our history

Many have heirloom china and silverware but how many can say it is actually being used? Trinity can boast of using its original china and silver plated silverware ordered by The Women’s Guild consisting of Mrs. Hays-president, Mrs. E J Marshall-1st vp, Mrs. Puyder-2nd VP, Mrs. Porter-Treasurer, and Mrs. Cami E Wheeler-Secretary were the key members at the time under the Rector, Rev. W J W Bedford Jones for the newly built Parish House.

The Carlton Pattern was ordered from the American Silverware Company consisting of 12 dozen teaspoons and 8 dozen forks. Note engraved “TRINITY” on the pieces. Showing both teaspoon and tablespoon as well as a knife. Have not found where the tablespoons were ordered and the knife is not of the same pattern. The dishes were ordered from the then Onondago Pottery Company (O.P. Co.)of Syracuse, New York through the Grand Rapids Furniture Co. as presented to the Guild by a Mr. Weidmeyer.

After several decades pieces had been broken, cracked and/or missing prompting original pieces sold as keepsakes to raise funds for replacements. Fortunately, some of the keepsakes have been returned through estate sales or garage sales.

Back of platter: O.P. Co. Syracuse China is post 1895 aka 1903-1911. The circled 16 dates the piece January, 1905.

Trinity logo: Blackletter or gothic font tend to evoke a sense of tradition & formality.

What we know by the undated photo is it is Easter time due to the hymnal board. Photo is prior to 1949 as the Moller Organ Company Swell is not present in the left chamber and the Dibble marble plaque is lower than it is currently. No names are supplied on the actual photo. However, #1 is Harold (“Jun”) Alva Twist Jr, born July 8, 1916, father of Mary (Twist) Heard. John Twist estimates “Jun” to be 16 here dating photo to 1932. He was a lifelong member of Trinity. Jim Needham identified #2 as Dutch Roberts. #3 the Rector, Rev James M. Horton who served from 1930-1936 3rd row, far left. #4 is Kathryn (Kay) Bower.

Unfortunately, Trinity does not have photographs of all Rectors. Nor did the Marshall archivals have photos of Rev James Horton. #3 is a Rector versus my original thought of Paul Humiston, choir director. Based upon the clergy attire. This would mean the lady in the center without choir robes, etc. is the Rector’s wife vs Paul Humiston’s wife.

Front row: Six boys, cassock with high collar and bow topped with white surplice. Either man flanking boys: possibly red cassock under a white surplice. Traditional anglican cossack is double breasted, buttoned on the shoulder rather than up the front. Traditionally, the cassock is worn with a cincture today known as a simple rope girdle. Over this is the-white surplice. However, note the wearing the rope girdle over the white surplice which continues today.

2nd row: Four young ladies wearing a type of cap. Short, white surplice. Does this cap designate unmarried? Trinity has a stash of these caps that appear more like a beanie. The head attire is from a J Wippell & Co., Ltd./England. Suppliers of clergy apparel since 1789. As of 2024, they no longer have a brick/mortar store, online only.

3rd row: Rector, Rev James M Horton, 1930-1936. Wearing attire consisting of cassock surplice and tippet. All women in 3rd and 4th row with exception of, Rector’s wife wearing a type of graduation cap with tassle. Does the cap designate married?

Anglican choir dress or choir habit traditionally consists of cassock, surplice and a scarf or tippet.