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