21. FAITH AND HOPE WINDOWS

Moving towards the sanctuary, we next come to a window by Clarksons of Adelaide, depicting Faith and Hope. This was placed in memory of Sarah Jane, daughter of George and Mary Ann Bennett, who died in 1901.        INDEX

22. THE ORGAN CORNER

Throughout the nave are the original old paving bricks, believed to have come to South Australia as part of the ballast of a sailing ship. During 1881 an organ was purchased at a cost of £32 ($64), nearly all of the amount having been subscribed by the congregation. During the year 2000 a new small electronic organ was made available to St James’ by the generosity of Mr John Day of Victor Harbor.     

23. SOUTH NAVE WALL

In design the South nave wall is an exact reflection of the North wall, with two pairs of stained glass windows.

24. CHRIST FIGURE WINDOWS

Closest to the sanctuary the windows created by the firm of H.L. Vosz in 1914, are a memorial to Archdeacon Morse. They depict Christ the Good Shepherd (at left) and Christ Knocking at the Door (at right), the latter inspired by Holman Hunt’s painting. H.L. Vosz, the founder of the firm of the same name, was a glazier who came to South Australia in 1848, and died in 1886. In 1915 the Company was renamed Clarkson Ltd.

25. SAINTS AGNES AND PETER WINDOWS

The remaining windows on the South side of the nave were also created in 1914 by the firm of H. L. Vosz. The left of the pair, depicting St Agnes, was placed in memory of Susan Ransford who died in 1893 and the other, depicting St Peter, honours her husband, Frederick Ransford of Cape Jervis Station, who died in the following year. St Peter is recognized by his keys; St Agnes by the lamb and palm branch.

26. SANCTUARY

Notice the items in the sanctuary, and also on the facing wall of the arch. • In 1884: “It was resolved that the Bishop be not invited to consecrate the Church until such time as the chancel be made more seemly ... .” On St Andrew’s Day (30th November 1886), the Church was consecrated by Bishop George William Kennion.

27. ROLL OF HONOUR AND LORD’S PRAYER

At left is a Roll of Honour of young men from the District of Rapid Bay who gave their lives for their country in WW!. At right is an embroidered version of The Lord’s Prayer. How many such versions have been lovingly prepared!

28. ALTAR AND MISSAL STAND

The wooden altar is of simple construction with a Cross in the front panel. The brass missal stand was given as a memorial; it bears the following inscription: A.M.D.G. • In Memoriam James Lord, One of the FOUNDERS of this CHURCH • OB: 1898

29. REREDOS

The original reredos was removed to St Thomas’ Church, Inman Valley after it was replaced by this beautiful blackwood reredos. This reredos was dedicated by Archdeacon Clampett at a service on 23rd November 1923 to the memory of soldiers who fell in the Great War of 1914-18.

30. REREDOS CROSS

The brass Cross on the reredos was given by Mrs N. B. Sells in the time of Canon Murphy, who was Rector of the Parish from 1904-1906. The sexton referred to this as “The Brass Alfac Cross”: a study of his writing in the Minute Book suggests that his typist may have misread the word ‘altar’ as ‘alfac’.

31. GLASTONBURY CHAIR

This chair is believed to be a gift from an unknown source when the church was dedicated or consecrated. There is some confusion in the Church records, and it seems probable that the chair was actually given at the time of dedication in 1871.

32. ALTAR RAILS

The inlaid altar rails, similar to those in the Yankalilla Church, were made c. 1918 by George Roads, son of the partner in Klopp & Roads, when he was at the advanced age of 85 years. The new altar rails were dedicated by Bishop Thomas during a Service at which he confirmed several candidates on 25th May 1919.

33. CHANCEL TILES

In his description of St James’ Church in ‘The Register’ of 8th May 1871, Rev’d Morse mentions “Minton’s tiles for the reredos and chancel” as being amongst the items still wanted for the Church. There is no record of when the tiles were actually laid on the floor of the chancel, and they were never laid on the reredos. They were rediscovered c. 1989 on removal of a carpet which had covered them since about 1930.

34. SANCTUARY LAMP AND MADONNA

Capt. John E. Webb and his wife, Winifred M. Webb who gave money for the font cover in 1985, also gave money for the sanctuary lamp. The little white statue of Mary the Mother of Christ was originally donated to St Matthias’ Church, Myponga by the Rev’d Bill Johnston who had received it from St Paul’s Church, Port Adelaide. It was moved to St James’ after the closure of St Matthias’ in 1981.

35. CROSSES

The small wooden crucifix which hangs on the left archway of the chancel bears an inscription: This Crucifix was given by parishioners • To the Glory of God and in memory of Roderick Preston Opie, Parish Priest of Yankalilla 1979-1981 • Died July 1982. The Processional Cross is used in services.

36. EAST WINDOW

Above the reredos is the East window in three sections, depicting Christ with James and John. It was created in 1889 by Ferguson & Urie, Glass Manufacturers of Melbourne, and given by the Gerrard and Lord families in memory of the first Mrs Grundy (née Rosalie Lord) who died at the age of 22 years. It was unveiled by her son, who was then a young child.

37. NAVE IN 1925

We conclude our tour with two old photographs, and some more recent history. • In the late 1900s both churches in the parish fell on hard times with declining attendances and finances, lack of communication, and theological differences.

38. CHURCH IN 1871

This photograph, is believed to be the only one surviving from the year of dedication of the church, 1871. • In 1899 it was agreed that a separate pastoral district for St James be formed, and from this time, the situation for the Delamere Church improved.