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26 HELENSBURGH GUIDE.
house was built in connexion witli it, and in 1857, a parson-
age. The erection of these was owing chiefly to the
exertions of the then Incumbent, the Rev. John Bell,
who took a very active part in promoting the means of
education in the district.
The present Incumbent, the Rev. J. Stuart Syme, suc-
ceeded to the charge in 1862, and Trinity Church having
become too small for the wants of the congregation, it was
in 1866 pulled down, and the present handsome structure
of St. Michael and All Angels erected on its site. This new
church is in the early French style and internally very
striking in its design. It was formally opened and conse-
crated on 7th May, 1868. The architect is R. Anderson,
Esq., Edinburgh, and the builder, Mr. James M'Kinnon,
Helensburgh.
BAPTIST MEETING HOUSE.
There is also a Baptist meeting-house in King Street,
where a church, formerly under the pastoral care of the late
Mr. Robert Dickie, meets. This congregation has existed
for many years.
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL.
This religious persuasion has also a chapel in Maitland
Street. As yet, there is no stated priest in charge. It is
supplied from Dumbarton and Glasgow by various priests.
BANKS.
It speaks well for the economical habits of the population,
that the first bank in Helensburgh was a savings bank.
It was promoted, about 1827, by Mr. James Smith of Jor-