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arrival in Apsley he found all public places. churches. schools. etc. closed by order of the Board of Health because the 'Spanish Flu" which was raging in the village and district. and for the first few weeks his time was fully occupied in visiting and ministering to the sick and reorganizing the Mission, of which it was sadly in need. having been so long unshepherded. the epidemic subsided at the end of the month. then the activities cf the church. school. and social life throughout the community soon resumed their normal course. St. George's and the Methodist Church were both reopened for servicss early in December. This? and interâ€" the auspices of St. George's Church, a Christmas tree tainment was given in the Parish Hall open to the whole commgiii} and no less than 100 adults and ninety children were welccne: :: the new incumbent and his wife and family. Statistical TETlTi of St. Georgefs for the month of December show that six servi were held with an average attendance of thirty-five. E: In 1920. property in the heart of the village was curate for $2,200.00. This comprised a combined house and large and was converted to a rectory with large adjoining Parish i The store was converted by grouping all the old counters to- gether to form a solid stage. and seating accommodation provide: by the gift of a number of old pews from All Saints :hurch. Peterborough. The storeroom behind the stage was converted to a kitchen. These facilities were in constant use from 1321 onwar as a meeting place for Lectures, Men's Club. gymnastics. Girl Guides and numerous community activities. including :cvie theatre in the 50's.