Apparently always known as Eairy Chapel though reported as East Foxdale/Renshant in official returns.
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In List of PM Title Deeds [MM MD717/18] a small plot of land 36 feet by 18 feet was sold by William Beckwith (on behalf of Foxdale Mining Company) for 5/- |
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Trustees:
William Hastie,
Edward Quirk [cartwright, Douglas, and President of Circuit]
Joseph Senogles, [Blacksmith, in 1830 on Circuit Committee and later shown
as member of Renshant]
George Johnson,
Robert Kermode,
James Anderwartha
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In 1864 a larger plot of 33 yds x 12 yds, part of "Miner's Intack" was sold by Mining Company. Sold for £50 in 1965 Now attached to Eairy House and used to store canoes (presumeably the entrance which destroys its looks was widened to allow for trailers) |
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Grid Reference SC297779 |
The cremony of laying the foundation stone was very fully recorded in Mona's Herald, Wednesday,12th February 1862;
FOUNDATION STONE OF A NEW CHAPEL FOR THE PRIMITIVE METHODISTS, RENSHENT, KIRK. MAROWN, On Friday, February 7th, the foundation stone of the above chapel was laid. The old chapel has become so decayed from age that it has been thought best to build a new one on a more eligible site of land, which has been given by the Foxdale Mining Company for that purpose. The new building will be large, and far more commodious than the old.
The day was fine, and much, interest was created in the neighbourhood by the approaching ceremony. In fact, it had the nature of a general holiday throughout the entire mining district. About three o'clock in the afternoon, parties of well-dressed males and females might be seen approaching the spot from all parts of the mountain districts.
The stone having been prepared, and hoisted ready to lower to its final resting place, the Rev. George Kidd commenced the service by giving out a hymn and prayer. After prayer, Captain E. Bawden, jun., came forward and presented to his father. Captain Bawden, in the name of the trustees, a beautiful silver trowel, for the purpose of laying the stone. Capt. Bawden then adjusted the stone, spread the mortar, and deposited in a cavity in the granite a bottle containing a scroll, with the names of the trustees, ministers present, date, and the year of her Majesty's reign written thereon, also the respectable newspapers, viz., Manx Sun, of Feb. 1st, and Mona's Herald, of Feb. 5th, with several coins, copper of the Island, and silver of England. The Captain then ordered the stone to he lowered, and fixed it in its resting place. He then delivered a short but appropriate address to the assembly, and called upon Mr. Kidd, to do the same. The rev. gentleman then stood forward, and spoke words of encouragement to the highly respectable company; after which the Rev. S. Smith offered up prayer and concluded the service. The company then gave three cheers for our highly respected Queen, and then three cheers and one cheer more for Capt. Bawden. The cheering was hearty, and joyful in its harmony through the mountains.
The company now retired to the large Saw-shed, for tea. This large and commodious place was decorated with evergreens and banners for the happy occasion. An excellent tea, with bun-loaf and cake, was soon on the tables, provided and served by the ladies of the neighbourhood. The tables were occupied five several times. So great was the gathering that upwards of four hundred and fifty took refreshment. The good things were quickly dispatched by a cheerful and happy company. Peace, pleasure, and health seemed to rest on every countenance.
After tea, the tables were removed, seats prepared, and a public meeting commenced Captain BAWDEN was called to the chair. He opened the meeting in a very neat speech, stating that the object of the meeting was to encourage each other in love and good works. He remembered when there was only one chapel and three public houses in the neighbourhood; but now he was most happy to say that they had three chapels and only one public house. And he further observed, that there had been a vast amount of good done amongst the people. Some time ago they had confirmed drunkards in the mines, but now he could safely say that so successful had been the efforts to effect a reform, that they had not six drunkards in all the mining operations at Foxdale ; but he would not keep the company longer, as many persons had yet to address them.
He then called on the Rev. Mr. WILSHAW.—This gentleman made a few very pointed remarks on the object they had in view in erecting a larger chapel; aad he hoped that as the old chapel had been a blessing to many. that the new one would be more and more successful, and that the great truths of the Gospel would be propagated, accepted, and prove life and happiness to hundreds.—The Rev. J. BUCKLEY spoke next, in some very pleasing and profitable remarks.—Rev. S. STAFFORD, of Castletown, then spoke, urging the people to unity in all their efforts, as unity of effort was the great means by which good was accomplished. The great and grand design of raising the house of prayer was laudable; the house would be more suitable to the increasing wants of the mining population. They had so far succeeded beyond their expectations, and he had no doubt but they would by great diligence accomplish the end designed —The Rev. S. SMITH then rose to say a few words for the special encouragement of the young men there congregated together. He endeavoured to impress on them the great need of improving the mind by an increase of knowledge, for he was happy to hear that they had something more than ordinary means within their reach, brought almost to their door, in the Foxdale Institute, open three or four evenings per week, for every purpose of education—a good and useful library—with sufficient time, if properly improved, to make them acquainted with all good and needful things for time and for eternity. This, he urged, by the example of Manx and English youths, who had succeeded to a high and honourable position amongst the learned and the good by their own personal efforts.—The Rev. G. KIDD addressed the meeting on the efforts of the Primitive Methodist Societies, and the great success which had resulted The connection had become vast and mighty, and had spread to the four quarters of the globe. This great success was a source of encouragement to go on. Their object was great, their means simple, their trust in God, and while they rested on God in so good a cause, they must have success. They proclaimed, is the herald of old "peace on earth, and goodwill to all men "
The meeting was concluded by votes of thanks to the ladies, the choir, and the chairman. We do not remember having attended so cheerful and satisfactory meeting at any time: the vast assembly, the object of the meeting, the goodwill and beautiful order, speak greatly in favour of the Foxdale people.—Cor.
Trustees:
Edward Bawden, Airey, miner
John Bawden, Airey,
John Kermode, Close Rh...?
William Kermode, Ballacallow,
Stephen Kermode, Ballachrink, miner,
Leece Williams, Airey, engineer,
William Shimmin, Airey, miner
Henry Lace, Ballachrink, miner,
Thomas Kelly, Union Mills, dyer,
Robert Gick, farmer,
James Kay, Strang, surveyor [previously school teacher],
John Goldsmith, secretary to Douglas Gas Company
1907 trustees
James Matthias Shimmin, East Foxdale,blacksmith
Thomas Arthur Kelly Ballachrink Marown farmer
William Lace, East Foxdale, miner
Ernest Shimmin, Tosaby Malew farmer
Thomas Corkill curragh, East Foxdale, miner
Joseph Jenkinson, East Foxdale,miner
William Henry Kermode, East Foxdale, miner
John Kermode, East Foxdale, miner
Frank Creer, Ballamona, East Foxdale, farmer
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