Matheson Plaque
The Matheson Plaque is surmounted by a crest inside a trifoil with a fist holding a sabre over the motto “Fac et Spera”.
Arthur Matheson was one of the 13 children of Roderick Matheson. Educated in Upper Canada College and Trinity College, he was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1870. He practiced law in Perth for many years. Active in the Militia, he saw service during the Fenian Raids of both 1866 and 1870. Rising in ranks during the years, he commanded the 42nd Regiment from 1886 to 1889.
His father is also commemorated in the church on the Matheson Window.
Inscription
To the Glory of God and the loved Memory of
Lieut. Col., The Honourable Arthur James Matheson, K. C.
Treasurer of the Province of Ontario
5th son of the late Colonel, the Hon. Roderick Matheson, Senator
Born December 8th 1845. Died January 25th 1913
Sometime Warden of this Church
“I look for the Resurrection of the Dead, and the life of the world to come”
La plaque Matheson
La plaque Matheson est surmontée d’un écusson (dans un trèfle) où l’on voit un poing tenant un sabre devant la devise « Fac et Spera ».
Arthur Matheson était l’un des 13 enfants de Roderick Matheson. Après ses études à l’établissement Upper Canada College et au Trinity College, il fut admis au Barreau de l’Ontario en 1870. Il exerça le droit à Perth pendant de nombreuses années. Membre actif de la milice, il était en service pendant les raids des Féniens de 1866 et de 1870. Montant en grade au fil des ans, il commanda le 42e Régiment de 1886 à 1889.
La mémoire de son père est également honorée sur le vitrail Matheson de l’église.
Le texte de l’inscription figure dans la section anglaise.