MusEUM AND Art NOTES 7,

brass, bone and even wood are said to have been used in their manufacture. Some-
times they were crudely made by some local smith or other, “or beautifully made with
dies highly ornamented, a piece of fine workmanship, bearing the initial or name of
minister or congregation, a date of some event in the history of the church, and with
the reverse side often blank, or bearing a text such as ‘Do this in remembrance of Me’
or ‘Let a man examine himself’.”

The token, of course, was used to distinguish between communicants and non-
communicants. In earlier times it served to distinguish between friend and foe. The
several branches of the much-divided Church of Scotland took root in Canadian soil.

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TP.O.Mensies 29-8-29,

Not until 1875 were the various Presbyterian units in Canada united. The old-time
Communion in Eastern Canada was a very solemn occasion in the life of a Church, a
community or an individual. The week preceding was one of preparation. People
came from far and near, arriving on Wednesday afternoon. Friendships were renewed,
for Communion was held only once or twice a year. Thursday was a Fast day. Work
was avoided, and solemn silence reigned. It was a day of humiliation, repentance,
confession, forgiveness. Friday was known as “Men’s Day” or “Question Day.”
Church services that day were devoted to heart searchings and exhortation. All hoped
to be found worthy to approach the Lord’s Table on the Sabbath Day. At the close
of this, or the service on Saturday, tokens were given by the minister to all who were
to partake of Communion. Thanksgiving services were held on Monday. Thus we