August 1931

Seagoe Parish Magazine.

AUGUST, 1931.

CLERGY :

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

Rev. W. F. Hayes, B.A., Edendale, CarrickBIacker

Road, Edenderry, Portadown.

CHURCHWARDENS :

Rector's—Mr. Robert Scott.

People's—Mr. Isaac Dickson.

The Excursion.

The annual Sunday School Excursion this year

took place on Thursday, July 16th, to Warrenpoint.

Once again we were favoured with fine weather,

although the previous and succeeding days were

stormy and wet. We met at the Parish Church for

a short service at 9 a.m., and at 9.30 a procession

was formed, Ballyhannon Band being in front and

Tamnificarbet in the; rear. Hacknahay, Drumgor,

Levaghery and the Edenderry Infant Classes joined

us at the Parochial Hall. The procession, when passing

through Railway St. reached the whole length of

the street. There were many Union Jacks flying to

welcome us and very many came out to see us off

with all good wishes. When passing the Parochial

Hall the bands were silent out of respect for the

memory of poor wee Herbert M'Clatchey, of James

St., who was killed by a lorry the previous evening.

There was a very brisk sale of outsiders' tickets on

the way to the station, and before the train started

they were all sold out. The long train known as

the Seagoe Express" was crowded from end to end

with a joyous multitude of children and parents.

A speedy run brought us all to the Point. The two

bands combined for a march round the sea front to

the Town Hall, where the first refreshment was

ready. Full justice was done to the good things

provided and then the multitude scattered in all

directions. Some paddled and some bathed, others,

many in number, went by 'bus or car to Rostrevor.

The big stone at Cloughmore was as usual a popular

objective but some. of the older people could only

get as far as " Fiddler's Green," where they lay on

the nice short grass plots and sipped ginger ale.

The second refreshment was at five o'clock, and a

great company gathered at that hour at the Town

Hall. Messrs. Davison had a plentiful supply of

buns and most refreshing tea. The return train left

Warrenpoint at nine and at 10 0'clock we were all

back safe and sound in Portadown. The combined

bands Played stirring music as we marched to the

Parish Church, where after hearty cheers and the

singing of the National Anthem we all separated

after a very happy day. The excursionists numbered

just over 1,000. It was the largest excursion

we have had for many years.

We thank the following for their kind subscriptions

towards the excursion:—Per Mr. H. Hynes—

Miss Calvert, 10s; Miss M'Dowell, 2s; Mrs. Abraham,

2s 6d. Per Mr. Stanfield—Miss Monroe, 2s 6d; Miss

Lewie, 2s 6d; Miss M'Kane, Is; Miss D. Montgomery,

2s; Mrs Jennett, 2s 6d.

In Camp at Blackpool.

The Seagoe C.L.B. had the best time of their life

in camp this year at Blackpool. The lads, numbering

21, under Capt. Metcalf, left Portadown on

Saturday, July 11th, at 9.20 p.m. The Rector and

others were present at the station to see them off.

The sea was calm for the crossing, and only two

succeeded in " feeding the fishes."

Arriving at Heysham in good time, they took train

for Blackpool. The Battalion quarters were in Chambers'

Holiday Camp, two miles outside the town. Besides

other C.L.B. companies present in the All Ireland

camp were lads from Cork, Sligo and Limerick„

They were all a very happy crowd.

A 'bus was stationed at the camp and the lads

could travel free as often as they liked to Blackpool.

All kinds of amusements were available at Blackpool

and the Seagoe lads enjoyed them all. The

Waxworks were a great source of interest. Lieut.

Walter Currie played a neat trick on the visitors.

He took his stand near the entrance to the Waxorks,

and in his uniform stood quite steady. As

the people went into the show they thought Walter

was a waxwork. Two ladies came up and looked at

him very closely. Of course he didn't even smile,

and then they felt the buttons on his coat. Then

they passed on and he walked after them. This

created great amusement among the onlookers, who

cheered till they were hoarse. The Big Tower was

also a great attraction; it is 520 feet high.

"The Dipper" was much patronised. It imitated the

rolling of the sea but this was too much for some of

the Seagoe lads. The greatest attraction of all was

the aeroplane. The fare was heavy, 5s for a five

minutes' fly, but it was very exciting. Nearly all

the Seagoe lads went up and flew over Blackpool

and the camp.

A short service was held each morning in camp

for the lads by the Battalion Chaplain. Photographs

were taken of Seagoe Company and of the Battalion.

On Friday there was a great storm and at 3 in

the morning some of the lads had to go out and peg

down the tents. In the middle of it all the big

marquee was blown down and some of the delph

laid for breakfast was smashed. The bands of St

Michael's and St. Aidan's Companies from Belfast

attended the camp and headed the campers as they

marched on Saturday the 3 ½ miles to Talbot Road

Station, where they took the train for Heysham. As the

lads went on board the steamer they sang popular

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songs and created great interest among the crowd

on board. Everybody who was at the camp says it

was the best time they ever had. When they returned

their faces were so brown from the sun and

air that their friends hardly knew them.

Proposed Sale in November.

At their last meeting held on July 2nd the Select

Vestry arranged for the holding of a Bazaar or Sale

of Work on November 26th and 27th. A sub committee

was appointed to arrange a preliminary meeting of

Parishioners, which was held in Seagoe School on

Thursday, July 30th. The object of the Bazaar is to

raise money for the repair of the Church and of the

School and to help to clear off the defecit on the

purchase of the Grove Field and also on the plot of

ground next the Church which the Vestry have recently

purchased from Mrs. Hamilton, of Upper

Seagoe, for a sum of £90. The purchase of the

Grove Field and of the plot were very necessary for

the safeguarding of the Church and its surroundings.

So much land in the neighbourhood has been

taken for building that it became necessary when

the opportunity offered to purchase these plots of

ground. We hope every parishioner will give a helping

hand in the coming Bazaar. Every townland will

be represented. Mr. John H. Twinem, who organised

the successful Parochial Tea and the games gymkhana,

is kindly acting as secretary for the Bazaar.

A circular will shortly be sent round to each

household in the Parish.

' 'The Study of Shakespeare."

Chancellor Todd, the Rector of Bessbrook, well

known as one of the ablest men in the Church of

Ireland, has kindly consented to deliver a Public

Lecture on “ The Study of Shakespeare" at the end

of October. The exact date is not yet fixed but will

be announced in our next issue. Chancellor Todd

has made a special study of Shakespeare and everyone

who is interested in the masterpieces of English

literature should be present. The proceeds will go

towards the Bazaar Fund.

Special Prizes.

Special prizes in Scripture Knowledge in the Senior

Classes of Seagoe P.E. School have been awarded

as follows:—Boys—1st, Robert Nicholson; 2nd, Holmes

White; 3rd, Roland Scott. Girls—lst, Patricia Scott;

2nd, May Ruddell; 3rd, Molly Jennings.

A Gift from Ancaster.

Dr. T. D. J. Farmer, D.C.L., has, on the kind suggestion

of Mr. T. A. Reed, of Ancaster, Ontario,

sent to the Rector a copy of the History of the Parish

of St. John's Church, Ancaster. The book is of special

interest to Seagoe people as it gives a very full

account of the life and work of Archdeacon William

M'Murray, D.C.L., a native of Seagoe Parish, who

was Rector of St. John's from 1841 to 1857.

Mothers at Breezehill.

Breezehill" is a lovely bracing place in Knockmena

townland. It is owned by Mr. James Twinem of Lylo.

Mrs. Twinem, who is President of the

Seagoe Mothers' Union, kindly arranged for the

members to meet there for an outing on Tuesday

July 28th, at 4 p.m. The members drove out in three

'buses, a goodly company. A splendid tea was laid

out for them at Breezehill which they thoroughly

enjoyed. The afternoon was spent in wandering

about the meadows of Knockmena and in the orchard

at Breezehill. Mr. and Mrs. McAdam, who are now

residing there were most kind and hospitable, and

the committee and Miss Twinem did everything they

could to bring enjoyment to the members.

James Twinem was also present and helped much

to the success of the afternoon. During the evening

the Rector proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs

Twinem and all who had helped, which was passed

by acclamation.

Parish Register for duly.

Baptisms.

The following were Baptized in Seagoe Parish

Church on 4th July, 1931:—

Thornbury—Heather, daughter of William and Elizabeth Thornbury, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Margaret Sharpe, Elizabeth Thornbury.

Simpson—Margaret Violet Isobel, daughter of William and Deborah Maria Simpson, of Kilvergan.

Sponsors—Hannah Russell, Deborah Maria Simpson

Marriages.

Baxter and M'Keag—July 8th, Joseph Baxter, corporal, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, Holywood

to Martha M'Keag, of Drumgor.

Cracey and Whiteside—July 15th, Samuel George Gracey, of Portadown,

to Elizabeth Jane Whiteside, of Edenderry.

Cordy and M'Kinney-—July 29th, David Cordy, of Carne, to Elizabeth McKinney, of Ballinacor

Death of Mr. Waugh

We deeply regret to record the death of Mr. John

Waugh, which took place after a long illness, on

July 25th. Mr. Waugh held a unique place in Portadown.

He knew everybody and everything. It was

always a pleasure to see him amongst his books and

papers and to enjoy his pleasant and always kindly

talk on men and things. The smile in his voice was

always kindly and put everyone in good humour

Portadown has lost a great citizen, and Seagoe has

lost one who was always keenly interested in the

old Parish. We extend our sincere sympathy to his

sisters in their sad loss.

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Seagoe School Sports.

In a field in Upper Seagoe very kindly lent by Mr.

Isaac Walker, of Seagoe Farm, the pupils attending

Seagoe P.E. School held their annual sports on

Thursday, July 9th, at 3.30 p.m. Prior to the gathering

in the field the children were entertained in the

school to a hearty repast of tea and pastry. After

tea, they marched in procession, headed by Union

Jack, to the field. Mr. Scott, Principal of the School,

had arranged a most interesting programme of races

for Seniors, .Juniors and Infants. A course had been

measured and marked out and every race was contested

with great keenness. Chief interest seemed

to settle in the high jump. Every competitor jumped

well. Wm. M'Loughlin and Jack Montgomery

specially distinguished themselves. The seniors won at

3 ft. 8 inches, and the juniors at 3 ft. 5 inches. At

the close of the meeting the Rector asked Mrs. Scott

to give out the prizes to the successful competitors.

Acknowledgment.

We acknowledge with many thanks the receipt of

copies of Parish Magazines issued in connection with

Christ Church Parish, Clifton, Bristol, sent us by

Miss Sarah M'Mu11an. They are a very interesting

record of work being done in that great Parish. A

picture of the magnificent Parish Church adorns the

cover.

Choir Excursion,

On Saturday, July 25th, Seagoe Choir enjoyed a

very pleasant excursion to Donaghadee. The morning

was cloudy but as the day advanced the sun

shone out and with the exception of a heavy shower

in the evening the weather was all that could be

desired. The excursion was by charabanc, which

left the Church at 8.30. The drive to Donaghadee

was very enjoyable. The hilly country of Down

presents visitors with many very pretty views. At

Donaghadee the members of the party had dinner

at the Imperial Hotel. During the day the excursionists

enjoyed to the full the bracing sea air on the

pier and the front. A start for home was made

about 8 p.m., and the return drive was made in good

time, all arriving safe at the Church at 10 p.m. Mr.

T. H. Wilson, Organist of Seagoe, accompanied the

party and made all the arrangements with his usual

efficiency.

Visitors.

We welcome once again to our midst Mr. James

M'Dowell and Miss Helen M'Dowe11 from the States.

We hope they will have a very pleasant stay among

us in the old Parish.

Prime Minister of Ontario.

The Hon. George Henry, formerly Minister of Roads

and Transport in the Government of Ontario, has

recently been made Prime Minister of that Province.

This is a very high and responsible position, and

we congratulate Mr. Henry in the name of his

ancestral Parish of Seagoe on this fresh honour

conferred on him. Some three years ago, in September,

1928, Mr. Henry visited Seagoe and was greatly

interested in tracing the localities where his family

formerly resided. The Henry family came from

Bocombra and lived in the house now occupied by

Mr. Wolsey White. Mr. Henry is a grandson of Mr.

George Henry, who married Miss Ann Holmes, of

Bocombra. In the year of the Famine, 1847, George

Henry emigrated to Canada, bringing with him his

son, the father of the present Prime Minister. A note

on the visit of Mr. and Mrs. Henry to Seagoe was

published in Seagoe Magazine for October, 1928. A

fortnight ago the two Misses Henry, daughters of

the Prime Minister paid a brief visit to Seagoe.

T. A. Reid, of Eden Villa, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada,

in writing to the Rector under date 1st July, 1931,

says—"l am glad to know that Portadown is Premier

Henry's native place. He is a .splendid man in every

way and one for whom all political parties have a

very high regard."

Examination

On Wednesday, July 8th, the annual examination

of the pupils attending Seagoe P.E. School was held

by the Rev. James Armstrong, Diocesan Inspector

His reports were very favourable and certificates of

Proficiency were awarded to the following:—Patricia

Scott, Sarah Macauley, Molly Jennings, Caroline

Guy, Peggy Caddell, May Ruddell, Holmes Whiter

Wesley Porter, Ernest Gibson, Robert Nicholson,

Frank Girvan, Fred M'Knight, Roland Scott, and

Harry M'Clatchey.

Old Seagoe Notes.

The Romantic Story of Archdeacon M'Murray, D.C..L.

[We extract the following from Dr. Farmer's History

of St. John's, Ancaster, where William M'Murray,

the Ballygargan boy who helped to found Toronto

University, laboured for many years. ]

The next and third rector of Ancaster and Dundas

was William (afterwards Archdeacon) M'Murruy,

who became curate to Mr. Miller in 1838, owing no

doubt to the latter's failing health, and succeeded on

his death to the rectory.

William M'Murray was born at Portadown, in Ireland,

on the 19th September, 1810. The following

year he came with his parents to Upper Canada,

where they settled at York, now Toronto. When 8

years old he became a pupil of Dr. Strachan's in

Toronto, the school being carried on in a little frame

building on King Street, just east of Yonge. On leaving

school Mr. M 'Murray took private pupils among

whom were G. W. (afterwards the Hon. G. W.) Allan,

Chancellor of Trinity College, and some of the well

known and influential Jarvis family. In 1830 young

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M'Murray was received as a student in Divinity by

the Hon. and Right Rev. Charles James Stewart,

Bishop of Quebec, and placed under Dr. Strachan,

with whom he continued until the time of his

ordination in 1832. On 2nd August, 1832, he was sent by

Sir John Colborne, the Lieutenant Governor, as a

Missionary to Sault Ste. Marie. At that time it was

a "terra Incognita." Unable to reach his destination

young M'Murray returned and told the Governor

that the place could not be found on the map. His

Excellency replied that by going by way of Buffalo

and Lake Erie to Detroit, he might obtain the

necessary information. He left Toronto on the 30 ^th

September and did not reach his mission till the 20th of

October. At this time the population on the Canadian

side of the Sault was very small, the south

or American side was the only trading post of John

Johnston, a large storekeeper and trader with the

Indians, who had formerly been a young Irish

sportsman attached to the staff of Lord Dorchester,

and the United States settlement amounted to about

200. On both sides of the river the population was

chiefly Indian and half breed. Mr. M'Murray called

a council of Indians and stated to them that he had

been sent by the Church and by their "Great Father

at Toronto" as their teacher. Echo, their chief

speaker, arose and asked " How they were to know

that he was sent by their Great Father at Toronto '

On examining the stamp on Mr. M'Murray's Tetter

and finding it the same as on his medal, the chief

said, " I am no longer in the dark. Black coat shall

be our teacher. I give him my hand, and shall open

my ears willingly to him."

In June 1833 Mr. M'Murray left for York to receive

Priest's Orders.

Upon his arrival he found the

Bishop had left for Kingston, and from there he

followed him to the Eastern Townships, where he was

raised to the priesthood on 11th August, 1833. He

returned to the Sault towards the end of September

and there he married Charlotte, the half breed

daughter of John Johnston on the 26th of that month

Mr. Johnston had been very useful to him as an

interpreter. Mr. M'Murray's bride was the third

daughter, her mother's Indian name was Ozah-gush

ogahs, "The Wild Rose," and her own O-ge-bu-Ne

Qua, " The lovely maiden of the Sault." Her father

had married Susan Waubojeeg, daughter of Indian

Chief Waubojeeg of the Ojibway Tribe, and the

children's names were: Louis, Jane, George, Eliza

William, Charlotte (who married Dr. M'Murray)

John and Anna, Maria. Mrs. M'Murray accompanied

her husband on his mission tours, acting as his

interpreter and teaching the Indians to sing and chant

Louis Johnston served as midshipman in the British

Navy in the war of 1812, on the Upper Lakes, and was

seriously wounded on the Flagship Queen Charlotte

on Lake Erie on the 12th September, 1813.

(To be continued.)

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, Bocombra.

Mothers' Union—2nd Tuesday of each month.

DAY SCHOOL—Seagoe, 9-30 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 The 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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