Pg. 64 don and contributed much to the community life. Charles Bunting was a splendid painter. He painted signs and mottoes, some of which adorned the walls of the school house, and, I believe, still hang in the church. “John Toone Sr. was a splendid musician. He with his famous cello, or bass viol, assisted by Jacob and John Mole, with fiddles, furnished splendid music for our entertainments. While J. Bosworth and Mr. Storer called the dances. “John Casto was the chief hunter and trapper. John Wainright was a potter; Charles Cottrell a plasterer; George Thackery, Charles Shill and W. Chapman were carpenters. Solomon Edwards a sawmill man. “The Storers and Taylors were find singers; Lion Toone excelled in baseball; John Kirkland in cricket. Joe Mikesell could catch more fish than anyone; J. Toone Jr. could ride the wildest horse the range could produce. “Early school teachers were: John Wainright, W. Chapman, Charles Bunting Jr., Mary Bunting, John Toone, George K. Bowering, J. S. Barrett and James M. Mason. Pg. 65 “In point of service in the community Fanny Swan and Helen Thackery should have first place. They nursed the sick and cared for the needy. They were country doctor and nurse combined. Honorable mention is deserved by Mrs. Mortenson, Mrs. Blackwell, and Mrs. Jemima Toone. “Croydon has been the cradle of many distinguished people. Her sons have proved a wonderful asset to other places. Her daughters have gained renown as teachers, nurses and homemakers.” John Hopkin was the first bishop. He was appointed in 1877.