Our Church has been much improved during the past year. The old flat roof has been replaced by a high open one and the east end enlarged sufficiently for a recessed chancel, vestry and organ rooms. The chancel is now lighted by a handsome triplit window of stained glass, the gift of a lady of the Parish. These much needed improvements are due chiefly to the persevering industry, for several years past, of the young ladies of the Parish.

(Source: The Rev. Moses A. Curtis, Parochial Report, St. Matthew’s Church, Hillsborough, 1869 Journal of Convention, 58)