April 1933

Seagoe Parish Magazine.

APRIL, 1933.

A Happy Easter-tide to all our Readers !

Holy Week, 1933.

During Holy Week, beginning April 10th, a

special Service will be held in the Parish Church

on each evening (except Saturday) at 8 p.m.

The events leading up to our Lord's Passion will

be the subject of the addresses each evening.

during this very solemn week our thoughts and

prayers will centre on our Lord as the Suffering

Christ. As day succeeds day and brings us

nearer to Good Friday we will come to understand

even in some small degree how much our

blessed Lord suffered for us men and for our salvation.

It will be a help to us in our spiritual

life to come each evening into the House of

Prayer and there by Prayer and Praise and meditation

to learn more about the price paid for our

redemption.

Good Friday.

On Good Friday the following Services will be

held:—

11.30 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Litany.

8 p.m.—Evening Prayer and Sermon.

The offerings will be given to the Church of Ireland Jews' Society.

Easter Day.

Easter Day brings us a joyous message, a

splendid Hope for the life to come. It is the

story of Victory after Conflict. There cannot be

the Joy of the Resurrection but for the painful

endurance of the Cross. Our Services will be

very bright and the Easter Anthem will add a

joyful note to our Thanksgiving. The Church will

be decorated with the beautiful flowers of Springtime.

Our Easter Communion will be a real Service

of Thanksgiving. The joy of Easter will serve

to interpret all the sadness of Good Friday.

“As often as ye eat this Bread and drink this

cup, ye do show the Lord's Death till He come. '

The following Services will be held on Easter Day

8 a.m.—Holy Communion.

11 30 a.m.—Morning Prayer, Sermon and Holy

Communion.

Prayer and Sermon.

The Offerings at all Services on Easter Day will

be On behalf of our Parochial Sunday School

fund.

CLERGY :

Rev. Chancellor Archer, B.D., The Rectory, Seagoe.

Rev. W. F. Hayes, B.A., Edendale, Carrickblacker Road, Edenderry, Portadown.

CHURCHWARDENS :

Rector's—Mr. Robert Scott.

People's—Mr. Isaac Dickson.

Seagoe C. L. B.

A most enjoyable evening was spent in the

Parochial Hall on Thursday, March 23rd, at 8

p.m. The centre of the Hall was kept clear and

the audience occupied the side seats and the gallery.

The Rector presided, and there were also

on the platform four officers representing the

C.L.B. in Belfast. Capt. J. Kerr, commanding

the Training Corps, Capt. R. Armstrong, M.M.

Capt. R. J. Haffern and Lieut. Torney, Training

Corps Secretary. The programme consisted of

Company Drill, Squad Drill, Physical Exercises

and O'Grady Drill-down. The first item of the

programme was a splendid display of gymnastic

exercises by the Cadet Corps, under their efficient

trainer, Mr. Joe Hynes. During the performance

much amusement was occasioned by

the antics of the clown (W. England). A most

realistic camp scene followed. It was the last

night in camp and ns the lads gathered round

their camp fire, with Lieut. Mitchell, they sang

Poor old Joe" and other songs. Two fine recitations

were also given. A sick boy in camp was

very well acted by Joe Pierson. The medicine

chest was got out but when castor oil was suggested

the sick boy jumped up, saying the pain

had gone. A dispute about a cap led to a lively

boxing match of two rounds. The prizes and

promotions were then announced. The best, all

round boy in each squad No. 1, Private

James M'Na11y; No. 2, Joseph Pierson; No. 3,

Jack Best; No. 4, James Brownlee. O'Grady

competition, 1st prize (watch), Private Victor

Metcalfe; 2nd prize (silver medal) , Private Wm.

Adair. A special prize was awarded to Corporal

Donaldson for his good work during the session.

The following promotions were announced

Acting-Corporal Donaldson to be full Corporal ;

Privates Frank Girvan, Victor Metcalfe, Wm.

Adair and Thos. Hoy to be Lance-Corporals.

After very appreciative speeches from the officers

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present, the Rector expressed his thanks to them

for so kindly attending. He also thanked Capt.

Metcalfe and Lieut. Mitchell for all the good

work they had done for the Brigade. The meeting,

which had been opened with a Hymn and

the Brigade Prayer, was closed by the singing of

the National Anthem and the Benediction pronounced

by the Chairman. Miss Hilda Walker

kindly presided at the piano during the performance.

A very vivid moon shone down on the

camp while the singing was in progress.

The Musical Festival.

The annual Festival has become an event of

great interest and importance. We are glad to

see by the programmes that several children

from the Parish have entered and have been successful.

Irene Gracey, who is only eight years

old, is specially to be congratulated. She came

out first out of 30 entries in the verse speaking

competition. Her piece was Wordsworth's

Reverie of Poor Susan." Harry McCourt, a

member of Seagoe Choir, won first prize for

violin playing. Jack Best won two second prizes

in keen competition. We heartily congratulate

all who were successful. The Rector took part

in the opening proceedings of the Festival. Dr.

Tysoe, who was one of the adjudicators is

Organist of St. Peter's Church, Leeds, one of

the most important musical positions in England.

Mr. Frank Ridley, who judged the verse-speak-

ing, comes from London. Mr. Plunket Greene,

who also adjudicated, is a nephew of the late

Lord Plunket, Archbishop of Dublin, and he

married a daughter of the late Sir Herbert Parry,

of Oxford, a very famous musician. Concerts

by the prize-winners will be given on Monday,

April 2nd, by the children at 3.30 p.m., and by

the adult prize-winners at 7.30 p.m.

Seagoe GF.S

We heartily congratulate our G. E.S. and its

Secretary, Mrs. Scott, -on the following successes :—

Six members of the Seagoe G.F.S. sent

exhibits to the Arts and Crafts Exhibition of

Down, and Connor and Dromore, which was held

on Friday, 24th March in G. E.S. Lodge, Donegall

Pass, Belfast. There were 319 exhibits

sent in from the three Dioceses. Miss Carrie

Guy won second prize for her soda bread; Miss

Millicent Coulter, Highly commended for her

hand-knit jumper; MISS S. Montgomery, commended

for her hand-knit socks, and Mrs. R.

Scott, highly commended for her six most original

household hints. The President and several

of the ladies of the Committee expressed

their pleasure at the success of the members Of

the Seagoe Branch.

Carne ' 'At Home."

Carne Church Hall has recently been extensively

repaired and improved. A new floor has

been put in and the school has been repaired in

many ways and re-painted. All this work has

been done by the men of the district without expense

of any kind except for the cost of the wood

The Hall is now one Of the nicest in the Parish

and for beauty of situation excells all the others

It was thought fitting that the Hall should be

formally re-opened. The re-opening ceremony

will take place on Thursday, April 6th, at 3.pm

p.m. Invitation cards are being sent out to the

residents in the district and others. - Mrs

Callender Bullock, of Portadown, has most kindly

consented to declare the Hall open. A ladies

committee is giving tea to the visitors in the Hall

after the meeting. The Hall, which was originally

built on the private grounds of the late Mr.

Atkinson Conolly, was most kindly made over

the Parish as a gift by the members of his family

before they left for Australia a few years ago.

Seagoe Mothers' Union

A meeting of the Mothers' Union was held in

Seagoe School on Tuesday, March 14th, at 7.

p.m. There was a large attendance of members.

After .tea, a most interesting lecture was delivered

by Mr. James Twinem, of Lylo, on "The

History of the Church of Ireland. " Mr. Twinem

referred to the great antiquity of the Church

dating from the 5th century. He also referred to

the leading events in the History of the Church

The members enjoyed the lecture very much.

Instead of holding a meeting this month the

members of the Mothers' Union have agreed to

attend in a body the Service in the Parish Church

on Tuesday evening in Holy Week, April 11th

at 8 p.m.

Choir Social.

A very pleasing Choir Social was held in Seagoe

School on Tuesday, March 21st, at 7.30 p.m..

There was a large gathering of Choir members.

After tea all present engaged in games and much

enjoyed themselves. Two presentations were

made during the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Dynes

Turkington were presented with a tea-set on the

occasion of their recent marriage.

The presentation was made by the Rector, who expressed

the wish of all present for much blessing and

prosperity to Mr. and Mrs. Turkington in their

future life. Mr. Turkington suitably replied.

Later in the evening Mr. David Murray was

presented with a wristlet watch as a token of

esteem for his many years of service in the church.

The Rector, in making the presentation, regretted

Mr. Murray's approaching departure from

the Parish. Mr. Murray thanked the members

for their great kindness. The social closed with

the singing of the Doxology. Mr. and Mrs

Wilson and Mr. George Wilson kindly made

the arrangements for the social.

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Concert at Drumgor.

A very successful corcert was given at Drumgor

on Thursday, March 16th, at 8 p.m. There was

a large attendance and every item was loudly

applauded. The sketches were very amusing.

The organisers of the Concert are to be congratulated

on their success. The proceeds are on behalf

of a small debt of over £7 remaining on the

Hall Improvement Fund. We thank Mr. McClements,

who kindly brought the piano to the

Hall, no easy matter owing to the difficulty of the staircase.

Seagoe P.E. SchooL

The School has had a very successful term.

The attendance of children has been large and

ready. The daily supply of soup so kindly sent

from the town soup kitchen has been greatly appreciated.

The children have enjoyed playtime

for many days in the lovely Grove Field beside

the School, where football and games of all kinds

were played during the half-hour.

Parish Register for March.

Marriage.

Nassau and Rudde11—March 8th, 1933, William Henry Nassau Walsh, of Mahon, Parish

of St. Mark's, Portadown, to Nora Evelyn Ruddell, of Lisniskey.

Burials,

Wright—March 14th, Norman George Wright, of Edenderry, aged 2 years and 10

months. Interred at Tartaraghan.

Webb—March 17th, Caroline Webb, of Lylo, aged 70 years.

Nesbitt—March 20th, Jane Nesbitt, of Levaghery, aged 48 years. Interred at

Maralin.

Sympathy.

We express our deep sympathy with those in

the Parish who have been bereaved during the

last month. Mrs. Caroline Webb, of Lylo, was

well known to many among us. She had been

in weak health for some time but her wonderful

spirit had enabled her to overcome her weakness.

She is sorely missed bv her affectionate sons and

daughters. Mrs. Nesbitt, whose death we recorded

with much regret, passed away after a brief illness.

She was much interested in the Parish

and was a regular attender at the Services in the

Parish Church.

She was also a most regular

member of the Mothers' Union. She leaves behind

to mourn her loss a husband and three sons,

and also her aged mother, Mrs. Mawhinney with

all of whom we deeply sympathise. The family

came to Seagoe some years ago from Maralin,

They were they were well-known and much esteemed.

Rev. W. M 'Cleod, Rector of Maralin, officiated

at the funeral. We sympathise with Mr.

and Mrs. Wright, of Florence Court, who have

lost their little son at the age of just three years.

Death of Mr. Richard Forsythe

It is with much regret that we record the death

of Mr. Richard Forsvthe, of Seagoe Villa. The

sad event occurred with tragic suddenness on the

morning of Tuesday, March 21st. The funeral

to Seagoe Graveyard took place on Thursday,

March 24th. It was very largely attended and

expressions of deep regret were heard on every

side at the loss of one who was so kind hearted

and genial in every way. We sympathise very

sincerely with Mrs. Forsythe and the members

of her family in their sad and sudden bereavement.

Mr. Forsythe always had at heart the

happiness and the welfare of the people of his

native parish.

Church-Ground Extension

Great progress has been made in the work of

wall building and levelling and drainage of the

new plot of ground beside the Church grounds.

The boundary wall on the west side is being

raised to its full height. Piping, to carry off the

surface drainage, has been laid down along the

wall. The existing boundary wall of the Church

ground is being lowered with the result that more

light and air have gained access to the immediate

surroundings of the Church. Before long it is

hoped to have suitable entrance gates and pillars

erected and the boundary walls neatly cemented.

Bocombra New Hall

The new Hall at Bocombra is well on its way

to completion. The walls have been raised to

their full height and the roof will shortly be

finished. The splendid windows are a feature of

the building, which promises to be one of the

finest of our Church Halls. Mr. Alick Guy has

done his work well.

25 Years Ago

JANUARY, 1908.

We resume these notes, the last, of which appeared

in our December number. In January,

1908, the Churchwardens were Lt.-Col. Blacker

and Mr. George Calvert. There were three Baptisms,

one Marriage and six Burials. The deaths

of two sisters are recorded—Jane Bell and Mary

Anne Bell, of Levaghery. They lived at a place

called " The Close, " in Levaghery. A Lecture

on " The Northman as the South man sees him, "

by the Rev. H. G. Austin is announced. A long

letter from the Rev. W. T. Grey from Tokio,

Japan, is inserted. Interesting notes on Seagoe

in 1842 are inserted under the heading of "Old

Seagoe Notes.

It records how the first train

from Belfast to Seagoe started from Belfast on

Monday, January 31st, 1842, at 8 a.m., and arrived

in Seagoe, the then terminus, sharp at 9.30

a.m. Mr. MacNeill was the engineer in charge

of the line. The construction of the line from

Belfast to Seagoe cost £1,2000,000.

FEBRUARY, 1908.

Two Baptisms and three Burials are recorded.

The Prize Distributions in the Sunday Schools

are described at Carne. Much interest was

created by a new instrument called a phonograph,

which was exhibited by Messrs. Lyness and Hickland.

It discoursed some splendid

music. At Hacknahay Silver Medals with blue

ribbons, were given to Tom England and his

sister, who had not missed a Service in the

Parish Church during the year. At Drumgor,

Miss Andrews, the assistant teacher at Balteagh

National School kindly helped in the programme.

Mr. Robert Gracey had kindly entertained the

children. At Seagoe, Mrs. Walker, of Seagoe

Farm, kindly distributed the prizes. Medals

were presented by the Rector to Maud Dickson

and Victor Walker for good attendance.

MARCH, 1908.

A children's Mission is announced to be held

by the Rev. James Stephens. It was to last

for ten days and the Services were to be held

each day at 4.30. Four Baptisms, one Marriage

and seven Burials are recorded. Among the

latter is that of " Bess" Monroe, of Levaghery,

aged 88 years. A Bible Class Social is described.

A special cake had been baked for it, on the top

of which in sugar were the words "Seagoe Bible

Class Social. " James Twinem gave an address

on Bible Study. Mr. George Rowland

gave a fine display of Indian Club swinging.

The Rev. W. R. Crichton said a few words.

Congratulations

We heartily congratulate our Organist, Mr

T. H. Wilson, who has entered his sixtieth year

as Organist of Seagoe. He was appointed

the post in March, 1874. He is still hale and

hearty and has, we trust, many years of active

service in the days to come.

Information Wanted

BLACK & CAMPBELL,

Real Estate,

Insurance-Loans, Valuations,

15 St. Clair Avenue West,

Toronto 5. February 20th, 193

Chancellor J. E. Arcner,

Seagoe Rectory,

Portadown, Ireland.

Dear Sir,—l have been advised by my friend

John Wilson, who comes from Portadown, that

in all probability you would be able to give me

the information I require.

My mother was born in or near Portadown

and Was the daughter of Robert Jenneff, who

was for years and up to the time he emigrated in

the employ of Col. Blacker.

What I am endeavouring to do is to find

how old my mother is. Her maiden name was

Ellen Maria Jennett. and is the sole survivor of

the family. I imagine she is about 80 or 85

years of age, but if can assist me I will be

deeply grateful to you.

I have just been talking to John Wilson. He is

hale and hearty and apparently getting along

well. Trusting to hear from you soon.

I am, yours sincerely,

D'ARCY GAULEY.

SERVICES—The PARISH CHURCH

HOLY COMMUNION 1st Sunday after Morning

Prayer ; 3rd Sunday at 8 a.m., and on the Chief

Festivals.

HOLY BAPTISM —1st Saturday of each Month at 3

p m. , and during any Service in the Parish Church,if

notice be given ; Two Sponsers at least are required,

and they must be Confirmed Members of the Church.

Churchings are held at each Baptism. Mothers are

expected to bring a thankoffering. (See Book of Common Prayer. )

MORNING PRAYER —Sundays and Chief Festivals, 11-30 a.m.

EVENING PRAYER—Sundays, 7 p.m.

DISTRICT SERVICES

Hacknahay—Last Sunday of Month at 3-30 p.m.

Drumgor—Second Sunday of Month at 4 p.m

Edenderry—Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

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CLASSES,

BIBLE CLASS FOR MEN in Edenderry on

Sundays at 10 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOLS 10 a.m. Edenderry Parochial

Hall and Seagoe School. 3 p.m. Seagoe, Edenderry

Parochial Hall, Levaghery, Hacknahay, Carne,

Drumgor, Bocombra.

MOTHERS' UNION—2nd Tuesday of each month

at 7-30 p.m.

CHURCH LADS' BRIGADE in the Parochial Hall

on Tuesdays and Fridays.

GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY in Seagoe School on

Mondays at 8 p.m.

SEAGOE P.E. SCHOOL, 9-15 a.m. Principal—Mr

R. Scott.

MARRIAGES must be performed between 8 a.m. and 3 p m Licenses are issued by Rev Canon Hannon, Rectory, Lurgan. Due notice (48 hours) must be given to the Rector of intended weddings. FEES—By License—

Labourers 5/-, Tradesmen 10/—, Merchants and Farmers 15/—, Professionals £ 1. By Banns 5/-. FUNERALS will be attended by the Clergy if proper notice be given. SICK CASES should be notified to the Clergy without delay

FEES FOR CERTIFICATES—BAPTISM 3/7, Children (Factory) 1/- and 2/- (non-residents); MARRIAGE 3/7.

An extra search Fee is chargeable in certain cases.

It will be a help to the Clergy if they are notified of the arrival of new Church families in the Parish

A copy of the Magazine will be sent post free to any subscriber for 3/— per annum.