August 1932

Seagoe Parish Magazine.

AUGUST, 1932.

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 at Camp.

The Seagoe C. L. B. was represented in the All-

Ireland Camp at Southport this year.

They had a splendid time, It was, they say, the best

camp they ever had. They left Seagoe on

Friday, July 8th, and had a good crossing. They

were under the command of Captain Metcalf.

Southport has a great pleasure beach, and there

were all kinds of attractions. The lads marched

to the Cenotaph in Lord Street and laid a

wreath in memory of the fallen. Hundreds of

holiday-makers stood round while the wreath

was laid. After laying the wreath the Last Post

and the Reveille were sounded, and the hymn

“Abide with me" was sung by all. The weather

was good except on Thursday, which was

continuously wet. To pass the time a most

enjoyable sing-song was by the Rev. J.

C. Handley Vaughan, a camp Chaplain. On the

night of July 11th wonderful scenes took place.

On the stroke of midnight the lads emerged

from their tents, and a glorious ten minutes

followed. The entire camp resounded with the

singing of all the loyal Ulster songs. After the

singing all stood to attention and the National

Anthern was enthusiastically sung.

The last night in camp was the best of all. The lads of

an English Company joined with the All-Ireland

lads in a farewell sing-song. English and Irish

songs were sung and at the conclusion the English

lads said how happy they were in having the

Irish lads with them once again. When the

train was steaming out at the close of the camp

on Saturday evening the St. Aidan's (Belfast)

band struck up the hymn " Abide with me. "

There was a great crowd at the station to see

the lads off. The camp was very popular with

the people of Southport.

Choir Excursion.

On Thursday, July 14th, Seagoe Choir had a

most enjoyable excursion to Donaghadee. They

left the Church at 8.30 a.m. in one of the best

buses of the B.O.C. They drove straight to

Donaghadee, arriving there in time for a splendid

lunch in the hotel. They then walked about

the town and along the shore and pier, while

some went by motor boat to the Lighthouse on

the Copeland Islands. The sea was somewhat

choppy and a few became the victims of mal-de-mer.

In the afternoon the drive was continued

to Bangor, where the excursionists had tea. and

then late in the evening the return journey was

made to Seagoe, where all arrived about 10.30

o'clock, having had a delightful day. Mr. T. H.

Wilson had made all arrangements and accompanied the excursion.

Death of Mr. James Campbell

We deeply regret to record the death of Mr.

James Campbell, of the " Portadown News, '

which took place with great suddenness on the

night of Friday, July 1st. Mr. Campbell had

spent the day as usual in the office, and the last

bit of work he did was to correct the proofs of

Seagoe Magazine. He was always greatly interested

in Seagoe. He was a grandson of Arthur

Atkinson, of Tarsan. He was discussing matters

relating to Seagoe with the Rector on the

afternoon of the day on which he passed away.

Mr. Campbell was always kind, genial and sympathetic

and always conducted his Press duties

in a fair and impartial manner. He will be

much missed by his many friends and we express

our sympathy with his relatives.

From Canada.

Mrs. Greenhalgh, formerly Miss Margaret

Dickson, of Drumnagoon, asks us to insert the

following note regarding the recent death of her

mother. She hopes that everything is going on

well in " dear old Seagoe.”

White peonies and fern were placed on the

altar of St. James' Church on Sunday. Also a

hymn sung by the choir, " Abide with me," in

loving remembrance of dear mother, who passed

away on May 17, at her home at Drumnagoon

House, Portadown.

Hush, blessed are the dead

In Jesus's arms who rest,

And lean their weary head

For ever on His breast.

But soon, at break of day,

His Calm almighty voice,

Stronger than death, shall say„

Awake. Arise. Rejoice.

Inserted by her loving daughter, Margaret, in

Canada, at Neepawa, Manitoba.

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Anniversary Service.

The July Anniversary Service was held in the

Parish Church on Sunday, July 10th, at 7 p.m.

There was a very large attendance of the Lodges,

the members of whom filled the nave. Extra

seats had to be placed in the aisle. The singing

of the familiar hymns was very hearty. The

preacher was the Rev. H. E. Hardy, M.A.,

Rector of Killyman and formerly Curate of St.

Mark's, Portadown. The collection was on behalf

of the Lord Enniskillen Memorial Orphan

Fund and amounted to £7 15s.

Seagoe School Sports.

The School Sports, which were held on Friday,

July 8th, at 4 p.m., are becoming an important

annual event in connection with Seagoe

P.E. School. This year, as for several years

past, the sports were held in a field on Seagoe

Farm very kindly lent to us by Mr. Isaac

Walker. The various distances for the races

had been carefully marked out by Mr. Scott,

Principal of Seagoe School. The races created

great interest and there was a considerable

crowd of spectators present besides the children

of the School. The weather was very fine and

the grass in the field being quite short the

children could run about to their hearts' content.

The racing was very good and the timing

showed that the average Seagoe boy or girl is

fleet of foot. In the running races the girls

seemed to have more speed than the boys. In

the jumping competitions the boys excelled and

some of the performances were very meritorious.

The children were very keen and put their very

best into each event. At the close of the programme

the Rector congratulated all the competitors

on the success of the afternoon. Cheers

were given for the King and for all who had

helped.

The Rector specially thanked Mr.

Scott for all the trouble he had taken in making

the arrangements for the sports.

The prizes were distributed to the successful competitors

by Mrs. Scott. The following is a list

of the various events with the prize-winners :—

50 yards, under 8 years—I, Alfred Magee; 2, Isobel Ruddell.

80 yards, under 12—1, Ida Guy; 2, Bob Fiddes.

100 yards, under 15—1, May Ruddell; 2, Sarah Macauley.

Tiny tots' race—I, Willie Ruddell; 2, Mervyn Simpson.

Throwing the cricket ball, boys under 12—1,

Bob Fiddes; 2, Joe Liggett. Boys under 15—1,

Jack Montgomery; 2, Fred M 'Knight.

Long jump, girls under 12—1, Annie

Macauley; 2, Ida Guy. Girls under 15—1,

Rachel Morrison; 2, Florrie Sewell.

Long jump, boys under 12—1, Albert Hurlock;

2, Bob Fiddes. Boys under 15—1, William

M' Keown; 2, Jack Montgomery.

High jump, girls under 15—1, Ida Guy; 2

Florrie Sewell. Boys under 12—1, Bob Fiddes

2, Bob Ruddell. Boys under 15—1,

Magee; 2, Jack Montgomery.

Relay race with teams of 10 each (red and

blue) was won by the blue team.

Religious Knowledge Inspection.

On Monday, July 4th, the Rev. J. Armstrong

Rector of Dromara and Diocesan Inspector in

Religious Knowledge, examined the pupils of

Seagoe P.E. School in their knowledge of Holy

Scripture. The Church of Ireland pupils were

also examined in the Church Catechism and in

the Book of Common Prayer. There was a

large attendance. Inspector Armstrong is very

popular with teachers and children and the

examination was very pleasant. The children

answered very well and the Inspector was greatly

pleased. The three grades, Infant, Middle and

Senior all reached a high level of efficiency

Thirty-two certificates were awarded as follows

Senior Grade—Ernest Gibson, Robert Nicholson,

Irene Montgomery, Caroline Guy, Ellis

Nicholson, Amy Duke.

Middle Grade—Fred Rehill, Robert Magee

Fred M'Knight, May Ruddell, Rachel Morrison

May Simpson, Myrtle Caddell.

Junior Grade—Frank Girvan, Roland Scott

Peggy Brownlee, Lily Beatson, George M' Clatchey,

Alfred Hall, Joseph Liggett, Samuel

M 'Cabe, Edward Vennard, Victor Magee, Iris

Downey, Eileen Jackson, Edna Gray, Helen

Johnston, Emma Morrison, Florrie Porter,

Maggie Magee, Florence Sewell.

S.A.M. Society.

The following is a list of the amounts

ceived for the South American Missionary Society : —

Drumgor, Hacknahay, Levaghery and

Seagoe Afternoon Sunday Schools, for support

of Indian child, £3; Seagoe Mothers' Union, for s

support of Indian child, Collection at Service

at Hacknahay, 10/-; Boxes—Miss Calvert

15/- ; Miss A. Guy, 4/3 ; Mrs. Gracey (Miss

Jane Porter), 3/2; Mrs. Lewie, 7/-, Miss

M' Dougall, 6/ - ; Miss S. Montgomery, 5/5

Miss S. Price, 4/-; Miss M. Reid, 10/-; card

Miss Atkinson, £5 1 Is 6d. Total—£14 10s 4d

Seagoe P.E. School.

The School will re-open after the holidays

Monday, August 22nd, at 9.15 a.m. A punctual

attendance of all the pupils is requested. During

the holidays extensive improvements have

being carried out at the School on the lines suggested

by the Ministry of Education.

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Holiday Letters.

The Rector has received a card from Miss May

Johnston, who is on a holiday in New York and

Toronto. She is enjoying herself immensely.

A card contains a pretty picture of one of the

quaint old New York Churches.

The Rector has also received a card from

Poland and Phyllis Scott, who are having a

a most beautiful holiday" in London. They

have been much interested in Westminster

Abbey, a picture of which is on the card.

Buried Townlands.

There are some more " buried Townlands" out

in the 29 Townlands in Seagoe Parish. Can

you find the names?

1. He tried to Knock men away from him.

2. I saw him with the drum go round the

townland.

3. I felt the old car rickety in the extreme.

4. Bring the car nearer to the house.

The following are the answers to last month's

ried Townlands—I, Glasson (Tamnifiglasson) ;

Lylo; 3, Carbet (Tamnificarbet) ; 4, Tarson.

Parish Register for August,

Baptism.

Gracey—July 2nd, 1932, Edith Jane, daughter of Samuel George

and Elizabeth Jane Gracey, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Anne Whiteside, Elizabeth Jane Gracey.

Marriage.

Russell and Graham—July 13th, 1932, Thomas John Russell, of Knockmena,

to Margaret Anne Graham, of Kinnego, Parish of Shankill.

Burials,

Moorcroft—July 8th, Thomas Moorcroft, of Killicomaine, aged 82 years.

Dickson—July 11th, Henrietta Dickson, of Drumnagoon.

Martin—July 19th, Hannah Elizabeth Martin, of Kilvergan, aged 18 years.

Interred at Ardmore.

Warnock—July 25th, Samuel Warnock, of Edenderry, aged 61 years.

Clayton—July 27th, James Clayton, of Belfast, formerly of Levaghery, aged 39 years.

The Toll of Death.

Last month, as will be seen by our list of

burials, has brought sorrow into many homes in

the Parish. The death of Hetty Dickson just

weeks after her mother's death, was a great

trouble. Thomas Moorcroft, who passed away

at a ripe age, was a man of great character, upright

and downright. He had been a Sergeant

in the London Police Force for many years and

had many interesting stories to tell of his experiences.

He was always very proud of his

position as an official of the State. At the

funeral his son, Harold, was present. He occupies

a responsible position in the Royal Navy.

His son Andrew was also present in Army uniform.

Mr. Harold Moorcroft fought in the

Battle of Jutland on board the " Princess Royal. '

The death of Hannah Elizabeth Martin at

the early age of 18 years is very sad and has

caused deep grief to many in the Parish. She

was a great favourite with everybody. It was

hoped almost, to the last that she would recover,

and when news of her death at Purdysburn Hospital

was announced, it came as a great shock to all.

Samuel Warnock passed away after a brief

illness of less than a week. Of a very quiet

and retiring disposition, he yet had many

friends, as was testified by the large attendance

at his funeral. He had done faithful service

for 32 years in Messrs. Clow's mill. Mr. Clow,

although not very strong, attended the funeral

of his old employee. James Clayton, although

residing for some years in Belfast, was known

to many in the Parish. He leaves a widow and

young family to mourn his loss. To all those

whose homes have been darkened by the

shadow of Death we offer our sincere sympathy.

Vote of Sympathy.

The Select Vestry of Seagoe, at their meeting

on Monday, July 18th, passed a resolution of

sympathy with Mr. and Mrs. Martin on the

death of their only daughter. The Teachers of

Drumgor Sunday School sent a beautiful wreath

to the funeral. Hannah Martin had been for

many years a member of Drumgor Sunday

School.

Sewage at Seagoe

The sewage tanks at Seagoe are causing great

dissatisfaction to the residents. The stench is

sometimes appalling. Complaint has been made

to the proper quarters, but there has been no

improvement. We are glad to hear that legal

action is impending.

The present state of things constitutes a public nuisance.

Twenty-Five Years Ago.

AUGUST, 1907.

Seagoe Parish Magazine for August, 1907,

gives a full account of the Confirmation which

was held in the Parish Church on Saturday,

July 6th, of that year. It was held by the Right

Rev. C. F. d'Arcy, D. D. , then Lord Bishop of

Clogher and noy Lord Primate. Dr. Welland,

at that time Bishop of this Diocese, was seriously

ill and died during the month. 32 men

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and boys and 47 women and girls were confirmed.

Morning Prayer was said by the Rector,

and the Rev. J. Taylor read the Lesson,

who came from Belfast to be present at the service.

Four Baptisms are recorded, one marriage,

and two burials. Bishop Welland's death

on Monday, July 29th, is recorded. Tickets

for the forthcoming excursion to Dublin on Saturday,

August 24th, are reported on sale at 4/-

each, including admission to the exhibition. A

two-days Church Army Mission on Saturday,

August 11th, and Sunday, August 12th, is announced.

It is to be conducted by Captains

M 'Kendry and Atack. A note is added on Old

Seagoe graveyard, and the Guardians are

thanked for keeping the old ruins clear of ivy,

which would soon destroy them. The prize

winners of the donkey and gold watch at the

recent sale are announced. The donkey was

won by Miss Minnie Hamilton, and the gold

watch by Mr. John M 'Connell. At the breaking

up of Seagoe School for the holidays on July

5th a medal awarded by the Rector for the best

child in the School was awarded to Thomas

Ruddell. Twice lately open-air Services have

been held in the Quarries at Bocombra and

have been much appreciated by the men working there.

ITEMS

The Church Army Gazette is read by many in

the Parish. It is splendid value, always interesting

and helpful. Occasional references are

made to the work in Seagoe Parish.

When every worshipper joins audibly in the

responses in Church it gives wonderful life to

the Service. Try it.

More of the Parishioners are on holiday this

year than ever before notwithstanding hard

times.

The War Memorial gates are being re-painted

with special care and will be very handsome

when finished.

We hope every one who wishes to receive a

copy of the Magazine is getting it. There are

distributors in all districts and it can always be

had, unless sold out, at Mr. Vance's, in Bridge

Street.

Are you reading our interesting advertisements?

It will well repay you.

Many new families have recently come to reside

in the Parish. If they happen to live near

you invite them to the Parish Church.

The Rev. Albert Scott, M.A., Vicar of G?car,

Bradford, England, and brother of Mr.

Scott, Principal of Seagoe P.E. School a

Churchwarden of Seagoe, will (D. V) preach

the Parish Church on Sunday, July 31st,

Evening Prayer.

Our statement of the Excursion Accounts

appear in our next issue.

Drumgor Sunday School will re-open on Sunday, July 31st, at 3 p.m.

The very wet weather has interfered with

hay-making in many parts of the Parish.

Old Seagoe Notes.

The Rev. John Jones, Vicar of Seagoe

1660, distrains Francis Robson for non-payment

of Tithe.

[Miss Isabel Grubb, a member of the Society

of Friends, who has recently been in this neighbourhood

searching for records of old Quaker

families, sends us some interesting particulars

regarding old times in Seagoe. Much difficulty

arose in the middle of the 17th century over the

payment of Tithes. When George Fox founded

the Society of Friends one of his leading principles

was that neither he nor his followers would pay Tithes.

This caused much friction which resulted in Distraint

of goods. In 1660 the Rev. John Jones was Vicar of Seagoe.

had resided here for many years, having been

appointed Vicar by King James 1st. He conformed

during the Commonwealth which was

not much to his credit. In the MS " Book of

Suffering" of Dublin Yearly Meeting the Society

of Friends, 1655, the following entry occurs

—Francis Robson, of the Parish of Seig

had taken from Ahim by John Jones, Priest

the said Parish, for Tithe, one horse appriz?

by the sworne Prizers to three pounds, as the

said Priest certified to the Constable with his

owne hand, desireing him to sell the horse.

he could get any more than three pounds from

him, he might take it, if not he might turn

him on the apprizers hands, and seeing he could

not, make sale of him at the rate aforesaid the

said Preist caused him to be apprized the second

time by the said apprizers and then they apprized

him at forty-six shillings and eight pence

and then the said Preist kept the horse himselfe,

the said Francis his title being vallued

according as his neighbours paid was worth not

above ten shillings.

[Reading this at a distance of 300 years, poor

Francis Robson seems to have got the worse of

the bargain.]