August 1930

Seagoe Parish Magazine.

AUGUST, 1930.

RECTOR :

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

LAY READER (Bishop's Licence) :

Mr, Robt. Gracey, 69 Bridge Street, Portadown.

CHURCHWARDENS :

Rector's—Wm. H. England.

People's—Gilbert Price.

Excursion to Warrenpoint.

On Thursday, July 17th, our Sunday School Excursion

took place to Warrenpoint. The weather

had been very rainy and unsettled for some days and

many fears were expressed that certainly this year

our expectation of " Seagoe weather" would be

disappointed. When morning dawned on the 17th rain

was falling heavily from an overcast sky and the

outlook was depressing. As eight o'clock approached

matters improved and groups of bright and happy

children gathered at the Parish Church. After a

short service the procession was formed and

accompanied by the Ballyhannon and Tamnificarbet bands

a move was made for the station. The rain had now

stopped and everything brightened. A large Union

Jack, carried by Victor Porter, headed the procession.

Large numbers of people had gathered along

the route to see the procession. At the Parochial

Hall another contingent from our outlying Schools

joined the procession. An idea of the length of the

procession may be gained from the fact that when

he head of it had reached the station the end of it

was just turning into Railway Street. There was a

brisk sale of tickets to adults at the station. Harry

Hynes sold 100 tickets. The long train was soon

filled and at 9.30 sharp it started on its journey. On

Arrival at Warrenpoint

The sky began to clear. The Pavilion was at our

disposal and in a few minutes tea and buns were being

dispensed to the already hungry excursionists. After

the refreshment the excursionists scattered in all

directions, enjoying the sunshine and the sea breezes.

It was a perfect day. Some climbed to Cloughmore,

some to Fiddler's Green. Some sailed to Omeath

and some to Rostrevor. The cars and buses were

crowded. At 5 the second refreshment was served

out and much enjoyed. Speed boats racing at marvellous

speed traversed the Lough and created much

interest, and at 8 0'clock we went towards the station

to catch the 8.30 train for home. When we got

to Newry rain began to fall, and on arrival in Portadown

we heard that it had been raining heavily there

all day. There was a great crowd to meet us, and

accompanied by the splendid massed bands we

marched to the Church gates. The Rector thanked

the bands and when the National Anthem had been

played hearty cheers were given for all who had

helped to make the day so enjoyable. There were

854 people on the excursion, including a large number of adults.

Thanks,

We thank very heartily all who gave subscriptions

towards the excursion. Owing to the terms on which

the tickets are sold to the children there is almost

always a deficit on the excursion and such

subscriptions are a great help.

Congratulations.

We offer our hearty congratulations and best

wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Casey on their recent wedding.

The wedding took place in Lisburn Cathedral

on Monday, June 30th. The officiating clergy were

the Rev. Canon Archer and the Rev. Canon Taylor.

Mrs. Casey (Miss Mary Wilson) has for some years

given valuable help in the musical part of the services

in Seagoe Church, and on behalf of the Choir

and Parishioners we wish her and Mr. Casey much

prosperity and blessing in their future life.

Two members of Seagoe Choir, Mr. T. J. Russell

and Miss Corscadden, were married in Seagoe

Church last month. They have both been very useful

members of the choir. and we offer them our sincere

congratulations and good wishes on this happy

occasion.

Sympathy.

We record with much regret the serious illness of

Mr. John Montgomery, of Levaghery, one of our

oldest and most respected parishioners. Mr.

Montgomery has been elected a member of the Select

Vestry every year for at least 40 years and has also

on several occasions filled the responsible office of

Churchwarden. Although still seriously ill we are

glad to know that there is a slight improvement in

his condition. We offer our sincere sympathy to the

members of his family in their time of anxiety.

Seagoe School Sports.

On Wednesday, July 9th, the day of the break up

for the holidays, a very successful gathering of time

children attending Seagoe P.E. School and their

parents was held in a field kindly lent for the

occasion by Mr. Isaac Walker. All kinds of races and

jumping were engaged in and prizes were awarded

to the winners. Some of the performances were very

good and proved that the rising generation in Seagoe

is very strong and active. A keenly contested tug of

war concluded the programme. The prizes were

handed to the winners by Mrs, Scott.

Seagoe P.E. School.

Seagoe P.E. School will (D. v.) re-open after the

holidays on Monday, August 25th, at 9.30.

The Principal of the School, Mr. R. Scott, will be in

attendance at 9 a.rn. to take the names of new children

entering the School. Extensive repairs have been

effected at the School.

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July Anniversary Service.

The Service on July 6th was very largely attended.

The sermon was preached by the Rev. J. R. McDonald,

Rector of Waringstown. He suggested that the year

1932, the 1500th anniversary of St. Patrick's mission

to Ireland, should be widely observed by all denominations.

He proved with great clearness and force

that St. Patrick's Mission had no connection with Rome.

Seagoe C.L.B.

IN CAMP AT MORECAMBE.

Seagoe C.L.B. had a splendid time in camp at

Morecambe (Lancaster) during the July holidays. We

have received from Lieutenant Medcalfe the following

very interesting diary of the camp:—

Officers and lads Of the Seagoe Company C.L.B., in

charge of Lieut Medcalfe, assembled with the Battalions

at the Y.M.C.A., Belfast, on the 11th July, 1930,

to proceed to Morecambe (Lancashire), where they

were under canvas for nine days. The Battalion, in

command of Lt. Col. Bradshaw, marched to the boat,

headed by St. Aidan's and St. Michael's pipe bands.

The crossing that night was splendid. As a result

the lads were fairly fresh falling in the next morning.

The lads were soon entrained for the last part

of the journey, and before 7 a.m. were marching

through Morecambe singing all the old favourites,

Tipperary," etc. On reaching the camping ground

the lads were allowed to go to their tents but in a

very short time were all lined up, in answer to the

bugle call, " Come to the cook house door, boys."

The lads enjoyed a good breakfast served in the open

air. About two hours later the Battalion paraded

for the Brigade Church Service, and after camp

regulations were read out the lads were allowed to

leave camp. The following day, Sunday, the Battalion

had a smart turn out for Church parade, and

marched to St. Lawrence Church, Morecambe. Sunday

afternoon in camp was very quiet, most of the

officers and lads, feeling the strain of the previous

day, had retired for the afternoon.

Monday the camp routine was well known to everyone,

but owing to the rain the drill parade was

cancelled. Tuesday morning was fine. The Battalion,

headed by the pipe band, went off on a route

march round Morecambe.

Wednesday was a rather blank day in camp owing

to the rain, but the lads soon found refuge in the

Winter Gardens and skating rink.

Thursday, the day all officers and lads look forward to

—it being sports day in camp—all ranks are

allowed to bring a friend into camp on the afternoon

of the sports. The sports commenced at 3 p.m.,

Lieut. M'Na11y, of Seagoe, being appointed starter of

the various events. The tug of war and flat racing

proved very exciting. There was a large field of

entries for the officers' race, in which Lieutenant

W. M'Nally was victorious. Soon after the last event

the camp was almost deserted, the lads and their

friends finishing the rest of the day in Morecambe.

The days were going by quickly, everyone enjoying

camp life better each day, Saturday very soon

arrived, the day which we had to strike camp and

leave for home; then everyone realised they were

at the end of a perfect holiday.

The Battalion paraded at 9 p.m., and before marching

off were congratulated by the Commanding

Officer, Col. Bradshaw, on their conduct in camp,

which he remarked was excellent.

The officers of Seagoe Company who were at

camp—Lieutenants W. Medcalfe, W. M'Nally, J. Hall,

W. Currie, performed the duties of orderly officer

at least one day during the camp, and found the

work very interesting. There were 180 officers and

lads of the C.L.B. at camp. There were 17 from

Seagoe Company, including 4 officers and two junior

lads.

Parish Register for July.

Baptisms

The following were Baptized in Seagoe Parish

Church on July 5th 1930:

Clayton—Margaret Anne, daughter of William and

Mary Elizabeth Clayton, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Margaret Jane-Freeburn, Mary Elizabeth Clayton.

Lavery-—Brenda Elizabeth, daughter of John Emmanuel

and Amy Louisa Lavery, of Kilvergan.

Sponsors—John Emmanuel Lavery, Amy Louisa Lavery.

Glassey—Margaret, daughter of William John and

Rosina Glassey, of Edenderry.

Sponsors-—Margaret Major, Rosina Glassey.

Kirk—David William Hampton, son of Alphonso

Hampton and Mary Anne Kirk, of Ballinacor.

Sponsors-—Sarah Jane Price, Mary Anne Kirk.

Thring—July 13th, 1930, at Charkon Mackrell Church,

Somerset, by the Rev. Louis Bellhouse, Rector

of the Parish, Edward Theodore, son of George

Arthur and Betty Mary Thring.

Sponsors—Godfathers, William D. Blacker, Christopher Thring;

Godmothers, Joan Lucy Blacker, Nancy Cumberlege.

Marriages

Casey and Wilson—June 30th, 1930, in Lisburn Cathedral,

William Alexander Casey, of Edenderry, to Mary Louisa Wilson, of Seagoe.

Russell and Corscadden—July 16th, 1930, Joseph Thomas Russell, of Kilvergan,

to Eliza Jane Corscadden, of Carne.

Conn and Woods—July 24th, 1930, Nathaniel Conn, Of Portadown, to Emily Woods, of Edenderry.

Burials.

Dynes—June 29th, '1930, Henry Dynes, of Drumnagoon, aged 88 years.

Classey—.July 1st, 1930, Ena Glassey, of Edenderry, aged 19 years.

Cracey—July 17th, 1930, Eleanor Gracey, of Drumgor, aged 51 years.

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE

Twenty Five Years Ago

AUGUST, 1906.

The opening note in Seagoe Parish Magazine for

August, 1906, was headed " The Parochial Mission."

It referred to the approaching Mission to be held in

the Parish at the end of September. A course of

sermons preparatory to the Mission was being preached

in the Parish Church. Seven Baptisms are recorded,

marriage and three burials. The burials were

those of John Ruddell, of Lurgan, aged 51 years,

Maxwell Stoops, of Belfast, aged 9 years, and Sarah

A. Thompson, of Edenderry, aged 64 years. The

death of Jack Irwin, son of Mr. Irwin, the station

master at Portadown, is noted with much regret.

excursion to Dublin was arranged for Horse Show

day, August 30th, tickets 4/- each. The profits on

thc excursion were to go to the Bazaar Funds for

the installation of gas into the Parish Church instead

of the paraffin oil lamps which had hitherto been

in use. In the Church Attendance Cards 19 children

had not missed single service during the preceding

quarter. A Flower Service had been held in the

church on July 15th, and the flowers sent to various

hospitals. C.L.B. sports had been held on July 6th.

The schoolboys' race was won by Victor Irwin. Isaac

Walker won the hurdle race, S. Curry worm the sack

race. The new water supply has been turned on in

Edenderry. Old Seagoe notes contain reference to

the various spellings of "Seagoe," also to the date

stone on the Church, and to the stables at the old

church built in 1743.

The Sewage Works.

Bridge Street has been in a terrible state for the

two months. Several accidents have occurred.

A small amount of tar macadam placed in the holes

would keep the wheels of motors and other vehicles

from jolting into them, and a road sweeper passed

over the loose stones would quickly move them to

one side. Holes must be dug, but they ought, when

completed, to be properly filled in and kept level.

Sale of Kernan Estate.

The Lewis Estate at Kernan has been sold to the

tenants under the Land Act. The owners of the

etstate were the Rev. Martin Lewis, D.D., of

Banchory, Scotland, Miss P. G. Moore, of Dublin, the

trustees of the Watson Charity, Portadown, and

Messrs. M'llwaine, of Australia.

St. Mark's Tower.

Now that the scaffolding around St. Mark's Tower

is being removed it is possible to get a good idea of

its fine architectural proportions. It is a close copy

of the famous Magdalen College tower at Oxford,

which is known as " the Glory of Oxford," but the

new tower at St. Mark's is exactly half the height

and half the area of the tower at Oxford. Magdalen

Tower was built just 423 years ago, in the year 1507.

Congratulations.

Our readers will join with us in congratulating

Colonel and Mrs. Blacker and Lieut. and Mrs. Thring,

the former on becoming possessors of a grandson

and the latter on the birth of a son and heir. The

baby has received the names of Edward Theodore,

the latter name . being given after the name of his

great granduncle, the famous Dr. Thring of Uppingham School.

Regret,

We have lost through death during the past month

some well Known and well loved ones from our

midst. Ena Glassey, in her early youth, Eleanor

Gracey, after some years of weakness, Henry Dynes

in a ripe old age. We sympathise deeply with those

relatives now in the loneliness of grief for those

whom they have loved and " lost awhile."

Our New Curate.

Mr. Frederick William Hayes, recently appointed to

the vacant curacy of Seagoe, has successfully passed

his examination in Durham University for the B.A.

degree. Mr. Hayes will (D.v.) be ordained on Sunday,

September 21st, by the Bishop of Down and will then

enter upon his duties in the Parish. We will give

him a hearty welcome to Seagoe.

The Grove Field,

The amount already received towards the purchase

or the Grove Field is £69 14s 2d, leaving a balance

still to be made up of £90 5s 10d. Will those who

have not as yet subscribed please send their

subscriptions to. Mr. Hugh Stoops, Hon. Treas.,

Killicomaine Road, Portadown.

Subscriptions

The following very kindly subscribed towards the

Excursion Fund—Miss Calvert, £1; Rev. Canon Archer, £1

Mrs. Jennett, 4/-; Mrs. Mayes, 2/-; Mr. Maginnis,

5/-; Mrs. England, 5/-; Miss Armstrong, 10/-; Mr.

Scott, 5/-; Mrs. Abraham, 2/6; Mrs. Hall, 5/-; Mr. G.

Price, 5/-; Mrs. M'Dowe11, 3/6; Mr. J. H. Twinem, 5/-;

Mr. Sam Walker, 5/-. Total, £4 17s 0d. The collectors

had only time to visit 14 parishioners, all

of whom gave subscriptions as above.

Excursion Figures

The finances of a big excursion like that from

Seagoe amount to a large figure. Here are the items

supplied by our capable Hon. Treas. for the excursion,

Mr. R. M'Clements:—Expenses—Railway tickets,

£46 4s ld; catering, £27 5s 0d; printing, £l. Receipts:

—Tickets and subscriptions, £73 15s 6d. Deficit, 13/7.

Old Seagoe Notes,

The Wentworth Family in Seagoe Parish.—There

is no name so famous in the history of Australia as

that of William Charles Wentworth. It is no slight

honour to the Parish of Seagoe that he was the son of

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a Seagoe father who resided in the townland of

Killicomaine. In the year 1745 D'Arcy Wentworth took

up his residence in Killicomaine. He came from

Athlone and was a member of a county family who

had seen better days. From the time he came into

Seagoe Parish he took an active interest in parochial

affairs. His signature first appears in the Seagoe

Vestry records on March 28th, 1749, as attending the

Easter Vestry, At the Easter Vestry held on Easter

Tuesday, 1752, he was elected Rector's Churchwarden,

the Rev. Hugh Tisdall being Vicar of the Parish

and Chairman of the Vestry. He signs the Vestry

roll up to July 3, 1753. He was married in Seagoe

Church to Miss Martha Dixon.

He held the post of Lieutenant in a local Infantry

Regiment. His son, D'Arcy Wentworth, was born in

1762 and was described as "an impoverished Irish

gentleman." He took up Medicine as a profession

and emigrated to New South Wales in 1790. Soon

after his arrival there he was appointed as Medical

Officer to the Penal Settlement on Norfolk Island in

the Pacific, and there on October 26th, 1793, his son

William Charles Wentworth was born. Dr. D'Arcy

Wentworth died in 1827. His son, William Charles,

was sent at the age of seven years to Greenwich, in

England, to be educated at Combe's Academy. He

returned to Sydney at the age of 20. He was full of

energy and courage and almost at once on his arrival

in Australia joined a small exploring party and

succeeding in crossing the Blue Mountain range

which had been up to then an impenetrable barrier

between Sydney and the interior. The expedition

started on May 11th, 1813. In 1816 he returned

England and matriculated in Peterhouse College,

Cambridge. Returning to Australia he entered upon

a strenuous political career. He led the Squatters

party in Australia and after a prolonged effort

succeeded in obtaining , from the British Government

self governing measure for the Australian Colonies,

His popularity knew no bounds. A statue was

erected to him in Sydney, and his name was on

everybody's lips. He left Sydney in 1862 and returned

to England and died aged 79 years, at Merly

House, near Wimborne, Dorset, on March 20th, 1872

Australia was so anxious that his remains should

rest in that continent that a warship "The British

Queen," was despatched to bear his remains to Sydney,

where after a great State funeral he was interred in

the Cemetery at Vaucluse, Sydney, on May

6th, 1872. He married Miss Sarah Cox, daughter of

Mr. Francis Cox, of Sydney, and had a family of two

sons and five daughters. His eldest son is Mr.

Fitzwilliam Wentworth, of Vaucluse, Sydney. Mr.

Wentworth's brother, Major D'Arcy Wentworth, took a

leading part in Australian politics during his brother's

life. Mr. W. C. Wentworth published in 1819

a valuable work entitled 'Statistical Account of

Australia" and in 1823 won 2nd place at Cambridge

for the Vice Chancellor's Medal with a poem on

“Australasia."

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 Month at 3 p.m.,

and during any Service in the Parish Church.

it notice be given ; Two Sponsors 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 thank

offering. (See Book of Common Prayer.)

MORNING PRAYER—Sundays and Chief Festivals

8 p.m. during Advent and Lent

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.

CLASSES,

ADULT CLASSES—Sundays at 10 a.m.

For Men—Edenderry. For Women—Seagoe

School.

SUNDAY SCHOOLS—10 a.m. Edenderry parochial

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

Parochial Hall, Levaghery, Hacknahay

Carne, Drumgor.

Mothers' Union—2nd Tuesday of each month.

DAY SCHOOL—Seagoe, 9-30 a.m. Principal—Mr, 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/-, Professional £1. By Banns

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.

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