John Bain Cane

In 1889 a gold headed walking stick was given to Mr. John Bain by members of Philadelphia Church and the community to express their gratitude.  It was carried proudly by its owner for seven years.  Mr. Bain willed this gift to Philadelphia Presbyterian Church.

The John Bain Cane is carried today by Fred Brown, the oldest male member of the congregation. 

 The following members of Philadelphia Presbyterian Church that have carried the John Bain Cane.

J.M. Wilson - 1897-1900
D.W. Miller - 1900-1901
T.R. Pyron - 1901-1907
Thos Tomberlin  - 1907-1911
Charles Long - 1911-1912
R.C. Forbis - 1912-1926
W.H. Shaffer - 1926-1928
J.L. Campbell - 1928-1932
George Junker - 1932-1937
J.H. Robinson - 1937-1938
J. Kistler - 1938-1942
J.F. Phillips - 1942-1944
H.M. Kemble - 1944-1946
R.J. McEwen - 1946-1948
J.C. Dennis - 1949-1952
J.F. Kesiah - 1952-1958
C.M. Black - 1958-1962
C.S. Harkey - 1962-1962
L.M. Campbell - 1963-1970
C.D. Woelfer - 1970-1976
S.C. Ross - 1976-1983
Leo Tweed - 1983-1989
Olin L. Flowe - 1989-1992
J. Dowd McEwen - 1992-2001
Fred Brown - 2001 

Pauline "Polly" Ross becomes the 12th recipient of Julia Campbell Black Cane

The Julia Campbell Black Cane

The Julia Campbell Black Cane was crafted in 1976 by S. Pernay Ross, from a wild cherry tree. This cane was given to the church in 1979 and is carried by the oldest female member of the church family.

The Julia Campbell Black Cane has been carried by the following church members:

Dora Mullis Tweed - 1979-1980
Ester Mangum Whitley - 1981-1984
Leola Hannon Burkandt - 1984-1987
Kate Mae Morris Duncan - 1987-1991
Lillian Morris Henderson - 1991-1991
Mary Louise Neal Morris - 1991-1995
Rosalind Gaddy Ross - 1995-1998
Lula Ledbetter Nelson - 1998-2005
Wilma  Flowe McEwen  - 2005-2005
Mary Belle Campbell - 2005-2006
Rachel Harkey Todd - 2007-2008
Paluine "Polly" Ross - 2008