A memorial was erected in honour of Sunday school members who fought in the First World War. It is not known what happened to the Sunday School memorial at 288 Humberside Avenue, St. John's Anglican Church.
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Lance-Sergeant William George Arthur Fell Pyx
A pyx for the sacristy was dedicated to the memory of Lance-sergeant William George Arthur Fell who lost his life in the First World War. He was born on October 26, 1883, to Elizabeth Osbourn and Henry Fell in Montreal, Quebec. Fell was well known in West Toronto as a master painter and for his decorating business. He enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force on March 10, 1916. On April 1, 1917 he was promoted to Lance-Sergeant in the 116th Battalion. On July 23, 1917, during the Third Battle of Ypres, he was reported missing and presumed to have been killed in action.
It is not known what happened to the pyx at 288 Humberside Avenue, St. John's Anglican Church.
First World War Book of Remembrance
The book contained the following names:
A. Abnett
G.E. Bushey
H.W. Bagnall
R.E. Birch
H. Bridgett
A. Bennett
P. Coe
E. Cokes
W. Chalmers
N. Cliff
C.B. Dixon
E.E.R. Douglas
H.H. Evans
W.G. Fell
R. Gage
J. Gill
C.W. Hackshaw
H. Holmes
A. Harrison
G.K.B Hibbert
H. Hunt
A, Holloway
R. Keech
E. Lingarde
F.W. Longstaff
E. D. Morris
J.E.A. Moore
F.C. Peppiatt
A.S.C. Rogers
S. Rogers
A. Rawlinson
F. Shrubshall
L.W. Sharpe
W.W. Sharp
W.W. Sheppard
C.M. Thompson
L.F. Walker
A Book of Remembrance was dedicated in memory of the members of the congregation who lost their lives in the First World War. It is not known what happened to the First World War Book of Remembrance at 288 Humberside Avenue, St. John's Anglican Church.
First World War Shield
An oak shield was dedicated to six members of Miss May's Bula Matadi class who served overseas in the First World War. It is not known what happened to the First World War Shield at 288 Humberside Avenue, St. John's Anglican Church.
Private Cyril M. Thompson Credence Table
A credence table was dedicated to the memory of Private Cyril M. Thompson, who was the first member of the church’s congregation to die in the First World War. It is not known what happened to the credence table at 288 Humberside Avenue, St. John's Anglican Church.
Cyril was born September 8, 1889, to Fred W. and Ida Thompson, in Toronto, Ontario. He attended the Upper Canada College, was a member of his local militia, and was working as a clerk when he enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force on September 22, 1914. He served in the 3rd Battalion. On May 28, 1915 he died of wounds received during the Second Battle of Ypres.
First World War Window
HE WAS TAKEN UP INTO HEAVEN AND SAT ON THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD MARK 16-19
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ASCENSION WINDOW
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
IN HONORED AND LOVING MEMORY OF
THE MEN OF THIS CHURCH WHO GAVE
THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR
1914 - 1918
DEDICATED BY BISHOP REEVE
NOVEMBER 11, 1923
On November 11, 1923, a stained glass window created by N.T. Lyon of Toronto was unveiled in the chancel of the church in “proud and loving memory” of the 39 parishioners who lost their lives during the First World War. The window depicts the Ascension of Christ - the floating figure of Christ is centered against a delicate sky with green foliage to the sides, jewel-like tracery above, and anchored below by a row of disciples. Full credit for installation of the memorial window was given to the Soldiers' Aid of the church.
The dedication ceremony, held a week after the new church had opened, was conducted by Assistant Bishop of Toronto, William Day Reeve, while the unveiling was performed by Lieutenant Harold Taylor Cliff and Sergeant. C. H. Leaver, DCM. Afterwards, the Dead March was played, and the Last Post sounded by Lieutenant W.G.B. Wilkinson.
First World War Tablet
A bronze tablet was unveiled honouring Avenue Road Presbyterian Church parishioners who served in the First World War. The church was located at 423 Avenue Road. In 1925, it joined the United Church of Canada. In 1930, it amalgamated with and moved into St. Paul’s United Church. The new congregation was named St. Paul’s – Avenue Road United Church.
The St. Paul's United congregation moved into the Trinity United building in 1980. However, the two congregations were not formally united until May 30, 1982, when the inaugural worship service was held for the newly formed Trinity-St. Paul's United congregation.
Frist World War Roll of Honour
An Roll of Honour was erected in memory of Broadway Methodist Tabernacle parishioners who served in the First World War. The merger of churches that created the United Church of Canada in 1924 led to the eventual closing of the Tabernacle. The building at 270 College Street was demolished by 1930. The Roll of Honour was transferred to College Street United Church.
Second World War Tablet
A tablet was erected honouring Bloor Street United Church parishioners who gave their lives in the Second World War.
First World War Parish Hall
On September 29, 1922, the Church of the Messiah dedicated a new parish hall in thankfulness for the conclusion of the First World War. It was dedicated by Bishop Sweeny. The hall at 240 Avenue Road was destroyed in a fire in 1976.