41. NORTH TRANSEPT WINDOW

The lower windows of the North transept depict a pleasant garden scene. The inscriptions at the top read: ‘In pastures green he leadeth me ... The quiet waters by. The left window is given in memory of Rev John Baptist Austin 1799 – 1882; Rev Albert Herbert Austin 1870 – 1930; Rev Reginald Young Austin 1874 – ? . The right window is in memory of the family of Edward Austin 1836 – 1915; the family of Henry Howard Austin 1872 – 1961.       INDEX

42. NORTH TRANSEPT ROSE WINDOW

The North transept has a very distinctive rose window ... This window was dedicated in 1948, and according to a brass plaque: ‘‘in honoured memory of David Muir McFarlane (1846 – 1922), and Miriam, his wife (1848 –1942). The above rose window is dedicated by their sons and daughter 1948.’

43. CRUCIFIX AND PLAQUE

Still in the North transept, it is a surprise to come across this little crucifix on the corner. Nearby is a memorial plaque to the memory of the first Wesleyan missionary to South Australia, The Revd William Longbottom, who died in 1840 aged 50. Early settlers in Fremantle, Western Australia had requested a minister from the Wesleyan Missionary Society in London. Rev. William Longbottom was sent in 1837, but after shipwreck at Encounter Bay he was persuaded to stay in Adelaide.

44. BANNERS

On the West wall of the North transept stands a glass fronted cabinet displaying some of the Church’s banners. Many churches these days use banners to enhance their worship. There are various Bible references to the use of banners by God’s people in past times. Examples are Ex 17:15, 16; Ezek 1:10; Ps 20: 5.

45. NORTHWEST CROSSING COLUMN – PLAQUES

On the column in the North West crossing there are several memorial plaques. There are three plaques in memory of members of the Evan family: Cadwallader Burton Evan – son of the manse, but no other information (died 1933) and wife Edith (died 1926); Harold Burton Evan (1882 – 1941) and wife Ethel (1889 – 1959). Then there are plaques in memory of Matthew Goode (1820 – 1901) – member and zealous worker of this Church for 45 years as Sunday School Teacher, Superintendent and Deacon, and his wife Elizabeth.

46. NAVE NORTH WALL

We now leave the crossing and make our way back along the North wall of the nave. The arrangement of the windows mirrors that of the South wall, except that here, in the absence of the tower room entry, we have an extra lower window. We also catch a glimpse of the great organ against the West wall. I understand that the little star by the organ plays a special dancing role at Christmas time.

47. ICON AND PLAQUES

At the East end of the North aisle of the nave we find this Icon, and some more plaques! The plaques are in memory of Norman Claridge Goss 1880(?) – 1955, Minister of this Church; Alfred de Pledge Sykes 1871 – 1940, Preacher • Minister of this Church 1904 – 1913; George Herbert Wright MA D Litt 1881 – 1960, Pastor • Scholar • Teacher, Minister of this Church 1919 – 1933, Moderator 1955 – 1959.

48. NORTH NAVE – LOWER WINDOWS

These are the Easterly three of the four lower windows of the nave. These windows were installed in 1925 – 1926, and depict sayings of Jesus about Himself. They are from left: ‘I am the Light of the World’ (given in loving memory of Thomas and Elizabeth Graves, also Thomas and Blanche); ‘I am the Morning Star’ (in loving memory of Martin and Elizabeth Stacey Burgess); and ‘I am the Door’ (in loving memory of Lawrence Grayson and Mary Ann Grayson).

49. LOFT STAIRS AND WINDOW

We are now almost back to the North narthex. The exit on this side passes under a tastefully decorated set of stairs leading up to the organ loft. At right is the final lower window illustrating the words of Jesus, ‘I am the Way’. This window was given in loving memory of David and Emma Adamson and Sarah, their eldest daughter.

50. NORTH CLERESTORY WINDOWS – EAST

Two of the clerestory windows on the North wall. At left, Christian receives the roll (third of the Pilgrim’s Progress series),; Christ the Light of the World (re-sited from Pirie Street Church, in memory of Ernest Christian Knabe 1870–1936); with Grim (fourth of the Pilgrim’s Progress series). At right, Joseph the Carpenter at work in Nazareth (in memory of Lindsay Cramp Dawkins BE FRIBA 1907 – 1955; St John the Baptist holding the standard of the Order of St John (in memory of Sydney Letts Dawkins); Child kneeling in dedication before the Cross (in memory of Esther Marie Dorothea Dawkins 1873 – 1928, and her niece, Bertha Bray 1895 – 1960).

51. NORTH CLERESTORY WINDOWS – WEST

Two more clerestory windows ... . At left, Moses the Law Giver (in memory of Hon Sir John Colton who died 1902); The Holy Family (in memory of Charles Henry Martin, died 1930); Dorcas full of good works and acts of Charity (in memory of Lady Colton died 1898). At right, Greatheart’s Fight (first of Pilgrim’s Progress Series); the Sower (re-sited from Pirie St Church, in remembrance of A. E. Clarkson 1878 – 1936); Christian loses his load (second of the Pilgrim’s Progress series). The craftsman who re-located these windows arranged the glass, as far as possible, in chronological and devotional sequence.

52. ORGAN CONSOLE

This organ was built by Eagle Ltd of London, and when installed in the Pirie Street Methodist Church in 1855, was the largest in the Colony. Originally of 21 stops over two manuals and pedals, the organ was rebuilt by Fincham and Hobday in 1884 and J. E. Dodd in 1902. In 1930 considerable enlargement was provided by Roberts Ltd, including the addition of a third manual. L S Waters and Son were responsible for some additions and renovations in 1966. In 1973 the organ was rebuilt into the present gallery of Pilgrim Church by J E Dodd & Sons, Gunstar Organ Works. The inset shows a detail of the balcony decoration below the pipes.

53. ORGAN PIPES

Since 1973 there has been considerable enlargement and revoicing of the instrument to suit the different acoustic, and the provision of a new four manual cedar console. This work has been carried out by George Stephens Pty Ltd, and makes the instrument the largest organ in the State. With 88 speaking stops and 35 couplers this instrument has the resources required for a wide range of organ recital literature as well as being capable of providing superb accompaniment to the Church liturgy for which Pilgrim is renowned. New work continues to be undertaken on the organ from time to time.

54. WESLEY HINDLEY STREET CHAPEL

The history of Pilgrim Church is interesting because it combines the Methodist and Congregational development in the State. This was the first stone church in South Australia, and was used by the Wesleyan Methodists from March 1838 to June 1839. In fact, the Wesleyan methodist Society (Church) was established in May 1837 with 15 foundation members. The group began meeting in the house of Edward Stephens, one of the founding Members. The house had been erected that same month, and the spacious kitchen was converted into a ‘House of God’. [Photo Credit : slsa B7863]

55. WESLEYAN CHAPEL, GAWLER PLACE

The growing Methodist congregation soon moved to the larger Gawler Place Chapel which they used from July 1839 to October 1851. The foundation stone was laid by Governor George Gawler, and the preachers at the opening services were William Longbottom, R Drummond (Presbyterian) and Thomas Quentin Stow. [Photo Credit : slsa B4500]

56. PIRIE STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH

In July 1850 Governor Sir Henry Fox Young laid the foundation stone of the Pirie Street Wesleyan Church, and the church was opened in October 1851. The church was used from 1851 until October 1972. Located behind the Adelaide Town Hall, this was the ‘cathedral church’ of Methodism in the city. It could seat 800 downstairs, and an additional 400 in the galleries. In 1969 Pirie Street merged with nearby Stow Congregational Church, an early step in what was to become the Uniting Church. In 1972 the church was declared structurally unsound and demolished to make way for the Colonel Light Centre. [Photo Credit : slsa B2960 1905]

57. FREEMAN STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL

Meanwhile, in 1838 Thomas Quentin Stow, with assistance from other members of the founding Congregational Church built a temporary chapel in North Terrace (picture in Pilgrim Church Narthex). The congregation worshiped here between February 1838 and October 1840.They then moved to a chapel in Freeman Street (now Gawler Place), where they met from 1840 to 1867. Rev T Q Stow laid the foundation stone in 1839, and preachers at the opening services were T Q Stow, J Eggleston (Wesleyan) and R W Newland. Newland’s name is associated with the Congregational Church at Victor Harbor. [Photo Credit : slsa B15987 ca 1842]

58. HINDMARSH SQUARE CHURCH

The Congregational Church flourished in South Australia. Many English Congregationalists were attracted to South Australia for its vowed religious freedom, beginning with the Rev. Thomas Quinton Stow, who arrived in Adelaide in 1837. Under the Rev. Francis Cox an impressive Congregational Church was built in Hindmarsh Square in 1861 and opened in 1862, replacing an earlier building. The building was designed by George Abbott, with seating for 500 people. The church closed in 1926 and became the ABC building. It was demolished at the end of the 20th century. [Photo Credit : slsa B71558 1870]

59. DRAPER AND MADGE

Pilgrim Church also has historical links to two other old Methodist churches which were located in the city. The handsome Draper Memorial Church was built in Gilbert Street by the Adelaide Wesleyans. It was demolished in 1971. The church was named after Rev Daniel Draper (1810 – 1866) who came to South Australia in 1846, and is remembered for his work in building new churches. The Draper Room in the Pilgrim Centre perpetuates his memory. The church at right is Madge Memorial Methodist which stood in Halifax Street. [Photo Credits: SLSA Draper : 1880 : B62414_1_42 ; Madge : 1946 : PRG287_1_13_53 ]

60. STOW MEMORIAL CHURCH

The foundation stone for Stow Memorial Church was laid in February 1865, and the church was opened in 1867. The opening address was given by Rev C W Evan, Thomas Stow’s successor. The church was built on an acre of land purchased in 1863 from Rowland Hill for £100. Pirie Street Methodist Church and Stow Memorial Congregational Church formed a united Parish in 1969, and the name Pilgrim Church was approved in 1976 to apply with the formation of the Uniting Church in 1977. Many items in Pilgrim Church have come from Pirie Street Methodist and Hindmarsh Square Congregational Churches. [Photo Credit slsa B4377 1913]