August 1934

Seagoe Parish Magazíne.

AUGUST, 1934.

CLERGY :

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

Rev. W. F. Hayes, B.A., The Bungalow, Lower Seagoe, Portadown.

CHURCHWARDENS :

Rector’s—Mr. John Harrison Twinem. People’s—Mr. Robert McClements.

Consecration of Graveyard.

On Wednesday, July 11th , the Lord Bishop of

the Diocese (Kt. Rev. C. T. P. Grierson, D .D .)

consecrated the new burial ground beside the

Parish Church. The service began at 4 p .m . The

Rector acted as Bishop’s Chaplain, and the Rev.

j. W. Millington, Rector of St. Mark’s, Portadown,

carried the Pastoral Staff. The Rev. J . C.

Sutler, Curate-Assistant of St. James’s Church,

Belfast, acted as Pro-Registrar in the absence of

the Diocesan Registrar, the Yen. P. W . N.

Shirley, B .D ., Archdeacon of Connor. The

churchwardens, Mr. J . H . Twinem and Mr.

Robert McClements were also present. Those

present assembled inside the gates of the new

ground, and the Rector requested the Lord

Bishop to consecrate the ground. The Rector

then read the Form al Invitation to Consecrate,

signed by himself and two Churchwardens and

several of the Parishioners. The Lord Bishop

then began the service and Psalms 16 and 31

were read, verse about, as the procession passed

round the outer paths of the ground. The Collects

were then said as the procession reached

the gates and the service concluded. The Deed

of Consecration was then read by the Pro-Registrar

and signed by the Lord Bishop. The

Lord Bishop then addressed some kind words of

congratulation to the Rector, Churchwardens and

members of the Select Vestry, expressing his

pleasure at consecrating the ground as a sacred

resting place for the departed to be kept for ever

or its solemn purpose.

The W .F.O. Envelopes.

It is very important that all those who have

taken sets of W .F.O . Envelopes should bring

them in regularly. Money is always required to

meet the current expenses of the Parish, and

unless the envelopes are brought in each week

the Bank Account is overdrawn and, of course,

interest on the overdraft has to be paid to the

Bank. At the July meeting of the Select

Vestry it was decided to appoint a suitable person to

supervise the Weekly Freewill Envelopes, it

will be a great help to the Parish if the

younger members of families who are working

will take sets of envelopes as well as their parents.

The Church needs the help and sympathy of

all its members, young as well as old.

Confirmation Cards.

The Confirmation Cards for those who have

been recently Confirmed are now ready. The

Lord Bishop has signed each card. They can

be had after any service in the Parish Church.

A little book of Preparation for Holy Communion

was given to each of those who were Confirmed.

It is called “ Stretching Forward,” and has

been compiled by the Archdeacon of Connor

(Very Rev. P . W. N. Shirley, B .D .) I t contains

very helpful Prayers and Meditations.

The Anniversary Service

The Service held on Sunday, July 8th, a t 7

p .m . in the Parish Church, was attended by

large numbers. The Church was crowded and

over 200 members of Lodges were present. The

sermon was preached by the Rev. Canon

McGarvey, Rector of Dromore. The collection

for the Lord Enniskillen Fund amounted to £7.

Edenderry Sewing Class.

A very pleasant afternoon was spent in the

grounds and garden at Eden Villa by the members

and friends of the Edenderry Sewing Class

on Wednesday, July 18th. Mrs. Atkinson and

the Misses Atkinson had most kindly put their

beautiful grounds at the disposal of the Sewing

Class for the occasion. Tea was laid out in the

orchard, and some fifty visitors sat down at the

tables. The object of the Sewing Class was to

raise money towards the repair of the Parochial

H all in Edenderry. The sums contributed by

those present amounted to £1 10s.

The Parochial Hall.

The Parochial Hall has been greatly improved

by the repairs recently executed. The windows

and spouts have been painted and repaired and

the outside of the building has been cement

washed. The Parochial Hall Committee arranged

for the painting, and the Edenderry Sewing

Class most kindly contributed a sum sufficient

for the cem ent washing of the outside. The fine

iron railings surrounding the Hall have also been

painted. The Hall has also been brightened by

the flowers planted in front and at the side of

the hall by Mr. Edward Vennard, the caretaker

We are glad to know that Mr. Vennard has got

quite strong again after his recent illness. A

further improvement recently made in the Hall

was the erection on the gallery of a roomy lockup

press for the use of the Church Lads’ Brigade.

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Our Sunday Schools.

Several of our Sunday Schools, at the wish of

the Superintendents and Teachers, have been

closed for the holidays. Hacknahay and Carne,

however, remained open each Sunday. Seagoe

Sunday School, Morning and Afternoon, was

closed for two Sundays but has now re-opened.

In recent years the holiday habit has developed

so much and so many now go away even for a

prolonged holiday that it has been found difficult

to carry on the Sunday Schools during July

owing to the absence of the Teachers. Edenderry

Sunday Schools will re-open on Sunday,

August 19 th.

Seagoe P.E. School -

The School will re-open (D .V .) after the holidays

on Monday, August 20th, at 9.15 a.m .

sharp. A punctual attendance of all the pupils

is requested. At the closing of the School for

the holidays on July 6th the children met in the

Boys’ Schoolroom. The Rector (Manager of

Seagoe- School) presided, and after a hymn and

prayer, cheers were given for the teachers and

the Rector wished all a very happy holiday.

Some days before the “ break-up ’ the children

at play hour had a very keenly contested marble

competition, and Bob Ruddell was acknowledged

to be the champion “ killer.” During

the holidays the School has been very thoroughly

cleaned and washed by the School caretaker,

Mrs. Porter, who takes a great interest in the

welfare of the School and the children. We

wish to thank Mrs. Vance and the members of

the Edenderry Sewing Class for kindly contributing

a further donation of £2 towards the

small debt which still remains on the Seagoe

School Repair Fund.

Strangford C .L .B . Camp.

On Saturday, "21st July, an empty farm-house

and two adjoining fields, situated on a height,

overlooking Strangford Lough, became a centre

of life, interest and activity. There, over ninety

members, from various companies of the Down

and Connor and Dromore Battalion of the

Church L ads’ Brigade, assembled for their annual

camp. This year it was a combined camp

for Cadets and Training Corps. The site of the

camp was ideal. It commanded a good view of

the Lough and of the surrounding countryside,

studded with many historic landmarks. On arrival

the spirited party found the camp cooks installed

in the house and busy at work over a huge

fire. The tents had already been erected by an

advance squad. After a busy hour, during which

the Quarter-Master assigned tents to the different

companies and issued blankets and other

equipment, all were ready for their first meal.

That evening the camp was honoured by a visit

from the Chief Staff Officer, from London

Colonel Commandant Ffoulkes, accompanied by

Colonel Torrens, Commandant of the Battalion

of the United Dioceses. Colonel Floulkes, who

stayed over-night, received a cordial welcome.

He spoke of the camp in high terms of appreciation.

Sunday was fittingly observed. A drum-head

service was held in the camp at 10 a.m. The

service was conducted by the Rev. W. F. Hayes,

and an appropriate address on Christian Warfare

was given by Col. Ffoulkes. In the afternoon a

Parade Service took place in the picturesque

Church of Oldcourt, situated in the beautiful

demesne of Lady Una Boss. The preacher was

the Rev. E . H . Blackwood-Price, M.A.

Each succeeding day was fully occupied.

Morning and evening a short service was taken by

the chaplains present. The untiring St,

Michael’s Pipe B and delighted both the campers

and the residents of the district with stirring

tunes. The meal bell, which was heard four

times each day, was a most welcome sound. In

answer to it, almost as it were by magic, a long

queue, equipped with a plate, a mug and the necessary

cutlery, lined up. The food was good

and well cooked. While it was liberally served,

there were many, who, like a well-known character

of Dickens, licked their plates and came

back for more. The daily bathing parade was

equally popular. It brought many spectators to

the beach. Visits to the village were frequent.

The confectioners and ice-cream sellers did a

brisk business. The Post Office, which is also

a stationery shop, was frequently congested,

Penny stamps sold rapidly and there was

heavy demand for picture post-cards. These

were bought almost without discretion and

hastily despatched to relatives and friends.

Among the many interesting events of the

week were a long evening cruise on the Lough,

rambles along the shores and excursions to Raspberry

Island. The Castleward cricketers challenged the

Brigade to a match. A very keen:

close game was played, the camp team winning

by a narrow margin. Visitors’ day brought many

parents and friends to Strangford, for whom tea

was provided. The sports of the afternoon were

well supported and several prizes were carnet

off by the Seagoe representatives. On the last

night of camp an interesting variety camp concert

was given. This was attended by the villagers,

who greatly appreciated the entertainment.

The camp broke up on the 28th inst. It was

a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all

Great credit is due to the organisers, to the

Commanding Officer—Captain E . Mitchell, and

to the good-will and kindness of the people of

Strangford

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C.L.B . Sports On Thursday, July 5th, a very enjoyable afternoon

and evening were spent in a field most

kindly lent for the C .L .B . sports by Mrs. William

Best, off Church Lane. The weather was perfect

and the attendance was large. There were

several open events and all were very keenly

contested. The jumping was especially good

and a height of over 5 feet was reached in the

high jump, and of over 19 feet in the long jump,

bicycle race was a source of much interest,

so an amusing obstacle race and a three-legged

race. The last was won in fine style by Willie

McLoughlin and Sam Donaldson. An ice-cream

stall did good trade. At the close the prizes

to distributed to the winners by Mrs. Dunlop

and Captain Panning. Captain Fanning congratulated

the Brigade on their efficiency in athletics. The Rector

expressed his thanks to all

who had helped, and especially to Mrs. Best for

lending the field, and to Captain M itchell for

the care and attention he had given in organising

the entertainment. Clifford Mitchell as a

little Red Indian greatly amused the crowd as

he rode round on his bicycle. The proceeds of

the entertainment were given to the C .L .B . funds.

Congratulations.

We very heartily congratulate Mrs. Sloan

formerly Miss Cissy Price) on her recent marriage,

which took place in the Parish Church on

Wednesday, July 18th, a t 11.30 a.m. The

church was filled by a large congregation and

many were the good wishes expressed for the

bride and bridegroom by their many friends,

The Rector performed the ceremony. The

bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Gilbert

Price. Airs. Sloan received a very large

number of beautiful presents. She has been a

great help in Seagoe Parish as a Sunday School

teacher in Carne Sunday School, also a Magazine

Distributor, and has also been a moving

spirit at all our parish gatherings. We will miss

her greatly but often hope to see her in the old

Parish. We offer her and Mr. Sloan our heartiest

wishes for their future prosperity and happiness.

Mrs. Sloan will be residing in the townland

of Ballinagone, in Drumcree Parish. This

townland (it is interesting to note) although

across the river is called after Seagoe, Ballinagone

meaning the Town of Gowan or Gobhan.

Protestant Orphan Society.

Special collections were made for this Society

in the Parish Church at the Somme Memorial

services held on Sunday, .July 1st. The total

amount contributed was £7 17s. After the Evening Service

a wreath was placed at the base of the Memorial Pillars

by the Seagoe Company of C .L .B ., who paraded under Captain

Mitchell and L ieut. W. Currie. The “ Last Post” was impressively

sounded by Cadet Jim Courtney.

Correction. In last month 's account of the recent Jumble

Sale, the disposal of the proceeds should have

read— “ £6 is given to Seagoe School Fund and

£3 9s 8d to Edenderry S. Sch. Prize Fund .”

Parish Register for July-

Baptisms,The following were Baptized on July 7th,

1934, in Seagoe Parish Church: —Thornbury—Robert Charles, son of William (the late) and Elizabeth Thornbury, of Kernan. Sponsors—Margaret Metcalfe, Elizabeth Thornbury.

McMinn— Hilda, daughter of John and Charlotte McMinn,of Edenderry.

Sponsors — Elizabeth Rainey, Charlotte McMinn.

Liggett— Marion Bernice, daughter of Thomas and Sarah Jane Liggett, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Sarah Anne Best, Sarah Jane Liggett.

Simpson— Sarah Sylvia Gwendoline, daughter of William and Deborah Maria Simpson,

of Kilvergan. Sponsors—Hannah Russell, Deborah Maria Simpson.

Jennett—John, son of William and Evelyn Jennett, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Margaret Metcalfe, Evelyn Jennett.

Marriages.

Harland and Guy—July 5th, 1934, Albert Harland, of Tegnavin, Parish of Shankill,

to Caroline Guy, of Derryvore.

Norton and Liggett—July 14th 1934. John Norton, of Portadown, to Sarah Jane

Liggett, of Edenderry.

Sloan and Price—July 18th, 1934, Henry Sloan, of Ballinagone, Parish of Drumcree, to

Sarah Jane Price, of Ballinacor.

Cunningham and M‘Clelland—August 1st, 1934, William John Cunningham, of Drumgask, Parish of Knocknamuckley, to Ethel McClelland, of Knockmena.

ITEMS.

We welcome to Seagoe Mrs. Johnston and

her son, who are on a holiday from Thompsonville,

Connecticut, U.S.A. Mrs. Johnston and

all the m embers of her family have ever been

good friends of Seagoe Parish.

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Peggy Brownlee, of Seagoe P .E . School, obtained

60 per cent, in the recent examination for scholarships in Skerry’s Academy, Belfast.

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Seagoe Company of the C .L .B ., has been honoured in the fact that their Captain—Captain Ernest Mitchell, was chosen as Camp Commandant at the Strangford Camp this year.

Rain has fallen heavily but there is need of more and many wells are still dry.

Mr. J . G. Sandford, B .A ., T.C.D ., kindly helped at the Services recently in the Parish

22nd. * *

Church and preached on Sunday evening, July

Seagoe M others’ Union spent a very pleasant

evening last month in Bocombra New Hall.

After a splendid tea, games were enjoyed..

Various articles made by the Bocombra Sewing

Class were on sale and found ready purchasers.

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Jack Killow has been on a visit to Seagoe. He

is a deck-hand on the P. and 0 . Liner Ballarat,”

and has made two voyages to B risbane, Australia.

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Wesley Porter, of Lower Seagoe, has been promoted

to be Bridge-hand on the Cunarder “Carinthia .”

He got this post because he

knows the Morse system. He is now cruising in

the Baltic after having paid a visit to New York.

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Several gardens have recently been robbed in

Lower Seagoe. W e are glad to know that the

police have the cases in hand and we hope that

before long the culprits will be arrested and

lodged in Armagh Gaol. Much wanton mischief

has been done.

Twenty-five Years Ago .

JUNE, 1909.

The issue of the Magazine for the above month

contains a notice of the forthcoming excursion

to Warrenpoint on June 22nd. Seven Baptisms

are recorded, one Marriage and four Burials

A Sum mer Fete is announced in Hacknahay

School for Thursday, Aug. 26th. Country Produce

Stall— Miss Calvert, Variety Stall— Miss

Neill, Refreshment Stall— Miss Wilson. Seago

Harriers had a Social Tea. 25 members were

present and speeches were made by the Rector

the Rev. W . R. Crichton and Mr. T. J . Atkinson.

Work is plentiful in all our local factories

The new stable at Seagoe School will accommodate

four horses. The Wooden Hall in Edenderry is closed

for a few weeks for repairs. Sympathy is expressed

for Mr. and Mrs. Shanks, of Seagoe in the destruction of their house by fire

There are Old Seagoe Notes on Bann Pearls an

Seagoe Hones.

JULY, 1909.

The Excursion to Warrenpoint was very successful,

although the morning certainly looked

very cloudy and a few drops of rain actually fell

before ;the procession started , but after that

splendid Seagoe weather prevailed. In Seagoe

School, Thomas Johnston and Thos. H. Porter

got prizes for the neatest exercise. Sam Magee

got a silver medal for good attendance, and Jack

Stoops got a prize. In Hacknahay School Helen

Calvert got a prize for drawing. Among the

Burials recorded are those of M argaret Hamilton,

of Edenderry, aged 78 years, and of Mrs

Anne McCollum, of Kilvergan. aged 90 years

An Old Seagoe Note on “ Farming in Seagoe in

1814,” says the price of pigs is very high. Scotch

ploughs have been introduced. Onions are

largely grown. Sheep were grazed only at Carrick and the Glebe.

SERVICES—The PARISH CHURCH

HOLY COMM UNION—1st Sunday after Morning

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

Festivals.

HOLY BAPTISM—1st Sunday of each Month at 4

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

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 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 8pm

CLASSES, &c.

BIBLE CLASS FOR MEN in Edenderry on

Sundays at 10-15 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

alternate 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 Ven. Archdeacon 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 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 by post to any subscriber for 3/- per annum.