December 1931

Seagoe Parish Magazine.

DECEMBER, 1931.

We wish all our Readers at home and Abroad a

Very Happy Christmas and a Bright and Prosperous New year.

CLERGY :

Rev. Canon 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.

Advent, 1931.

Once again in the round of the Christian year we

have reached the season of Advent. The Church has

in its wide and age long experience arranged that

before her members celebrate the First Advent of our

blessed Lord on Christmas Day, they should fittingly

prepare for it by a prayerful meditation on the

second Advent. And so the four weeks preceding

Christmas Day have been set apart as time for

special prayer both private and public for the

deepening of the spiritual life. During Advent in our

Services in the Parish Church the subject of our Lord's

Second Coming will be brought before our minds and

hearts in Collects, Psalms, Lessons and Hymns. Special

addresses on Advent subjects will be given and

on each Wednesday evening at eight a Service will

be held in the Parish Church. We invite the Parishioners

to attend the Services on Sundays and weekdays

and invite others to come with them.

Christmas Day.

On Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25th, the following

Services will be held in the Parish Church:—

8 a.m.--Holy Communion.

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

The offerings at these services will be on behalf of

the Poor Fund of the Parish.

At the Evening Service (7 p.m.) on Sunday, Dec.

20th, Christmas Carols will be sung.

December, 31st, 1931.

On Thursday, Dec. 31st, the last evening of the

old Year, a Service will be held in the Parish Church

at 8 p.m.

New Year's Day.

On Friday, January 1st, the Festival of the Circumcision

and New Year's Day, there will be a celebration

of Holy Commuion at 11.30 a.m., and at 8 p.m.

There will be Evening Prayer and Sermon.

The Bazaar.

The two day Bazaar held in Seagoe School on

Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26th and 27th, proved

a great success. Great preparations had been made

for it during the previous months, and in all parts

of the Parish from Ballinacor to Knock and from

Edenderry to Drumgor willing helpers were doing all

in their power to further the good work. Collecting

books, concerts, a guest tea, and all other familiar

devices were organised and carried through with a

splendid spirit, so that even before the Bazaar was

opened a sum of over æ100 had been raised.

Everybody enjoyed the work and on every side a happy

social intercourse developed which we believe will

continue in the future. As the day of opening approached

the Schoolrooms assumed a very festive

appearance, the bright

Colouring of the Stalls

and the floral decorations quite transformed the

familiar building. The weather early on Thursday

was Very wet and stormy but as the day advanced

the clouds cleared and the sun shone out. We heard

someone whisper " Seagoe weather." Punctually at

3 p.m. Viscountess Craigavon arrived. The C.L.B.

and the Cadets were drawn up in front of the School

and presented a fine appearance under Capt. Metcalf

and Lieut. Mitchell. Lady Craigavon inspected them

and expressed her admiration at their smartness and

efficiency. On entering the School the chair was

taken by our good friend Major Shillington, M.P.,

D.L., who said how glad he was, to be present. The

Rector then explained the objects of the Bazaar to

raise a sum for a Church Repair Fund and also for

Seagoe School Improvement Fund. Lady Craigavon,

in declaring the Bazaar open, referred to the interesting

history of the Church and School and wished

the Bazaar every success. Little Miss Margaret

Twinem, daughter of Mr. John H. Twinem, the secretary

of the Bazaar, then presented a bouquet to

Lady Craigavon. At this stage, at the request of the

Committee, Mrs. Orr, wife of the Rev. Dr. Orr, Rector

of Gilford, sang the newly published song "Sweet

Rose of Portadown." She was accompanied by Canon

Marks, Rector of Tandragee, who had written the

music of the song. The words of the song were

written by the Rector. After the singing of the

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song little Miss Molly M'Gredy presented Lady

Craigavon with a case of scent distilled from

the Roses of Portadown.

The Rector also on behalf of Canon Marks and

himself presented Lady Craigavon with a copy of the

song. A verse of the National Anthem was then

heartily sung. Votes of thanks by acclamation were

then passed to Lady Craigavon and Major Shillington.

The Second Day,

The weather on the second day of the Bazaar

although unsettled kept fine. The crowd was not as

great as on the first day. Mrs. Best (wife of Lord

Justice Best) kindly came from Belfast to declare

the Bazaar open. Our old and kind friend and

parishioner, Mr. David Rock, M.B.E., J.P., presided.

He expressed his interest in the Church and School

and said that he thought long the town boundary

would be extended to Include that district. Mrs.

Best, in an interesting speech, declared the sale open.

Votes of thanks were passed to Mrs. Best and Mr.

Rock for their kindness.

Bazaar Jottings.

The crowd on Thursday was so great that movement

through the School was difficult.

Denison paper was used for stall decoration with fine

effect. The total receipts reached at the close

of the Bazaar on Friday night, including all subscription,

reached the sum of £263 7s 10d. * * The

sales on the first day amounted to £90 18s 11d, and on

the second day to £70 10s 5d. * * The half roof in the

playground was sheeted in and made a fine shooting

gallery.

* * The games were well patronised, the

bean bags were keenly contested.

Mr. Forsythe, our good neighbour, most kindly lent his

chairs when a shortage occurred. * *

Some of our

kind visitors were let down somewhat when a form

tilted. * * The Refreshment Stall did great work.

Everybody said the tea was splendid.

More about the Bazaar.

The Bazaar.—Mr. J. H. Twinern, the indefatigable

secretary of the Bazaar, writes as follows:—For those

who are not aware of the work necessary in turning

Schoolrooms into a place suitable for a Sale of

Work, it would be well to mention that it is no easy

Job and wants a lot of planning and thinking out.

We are indebted to Mr. Robert M'Clements

(who was at our call with men and lorry) also Messrs

George and Thos. Porter for the general arrangements

and putting together of the framework of the

stalls in record time. At 4 0'clock on Wednesday the

work was begun and at 6.30 eight stalls were ready

for decoration, With every available space used to the

best advantage. The ladies then got to work and

with their good taste soon turned the place into

a regular fairyland.

The Opening.—We had eight well filled stalls to

work and produce that met with ready sale,

together with a Refreshment Stall which did a brisk

business during the afternoon. The Stalls were

staffed by ready workers who deserve our best

thanks, as follows:—

Work stall, No. Monroe, MIS. Mayes, M

Abraham, Mrs. Kearns, MISS M'Dowell, Mrs. McK

ney, Mrs. Kirk.

Work stall, No 2—Miss Guy, Miss cox, Miss

Gilchrist. Mrs. J. Shanks, Mrs. Darling.

Farm Produce Stall—Mrs. James Twinem, Mrs.

Porter, Mrs. M. Gilpin, Mr>. E. Collins, Mrs.

Neill.

Variety Stall—Miss Atkinson. Mrs Betty, Miss Davidson,

Mrs. H. Stoops, Miss Hall. Miss G. Atkins

Mrs. John R. Reid.

Refreshment Stall—Mrs. Scott, Miss Matchett, M

J. Porter, Miss Halliday, Miss M'Cle1nents, Miss Nelly

Montgomery, Miss M. Best, Miss M. Dickson.

Cake Stall-—Miss Kirby, Mtrs. Shields, Miss A. Webb,

Miss Price.

Pound Stall—Miss Reid, Mrs. J. H. Twinem, Mrs.

Metcalf, Miss Maginnis.

Bran Dip—Miss L. M'C1e11and, The Misses Darling

Hoy, Finney, and Scott.

Flower and Plant Stall Miss Gracey, Drumgor

Miss Margaret Gracey, Miss M. Twinem, Miss

Gracey.

G.F.S. Stall—Miss S. Montgomery, Miss S. Gracey

Miss Gertie Simpson, Miss D. Montgomery, Miss

Preston, Miss L. Coulter, Miss May Bell, Miss

Webb, Miss M. Webb, Miss Lily Webb, Miss

Wallace.

The games section was a great attraction a

amongst those who helped at these were Rev. W. F.

Hayes, Messrs. R. M'C1ements, Darling, V. Matchett,

Tom Hall, G. Price, G. Porter, — Porter, I. Clayton

J. Metcalf, C. Twinem, J. Twinem, J. Reid.

Our stewards, Messrs. James Twinem, Tom Martin,

Moses Gilpin, T. Maginnis, did good work and kept

good order.

The door was in the capable hands of Mr. I. Jackson,

assisted by Mr. Maxwell and Mr. Price.

We have to thank Mr.' Betty for the use of his

motor for advertising the Bazaar, and the person

who got up the jazz band and toured the parish and

the two towns.

The total receipts up to Friday, the 27th, amounted

to £263 17s 5d, but there is a lot of money to come

in yet. We require about £45 after all expenses are

paid to bring the amount up to what was aimed for

namely £300.

We would urge on the collectors to complete their

collections as soon as possible. We would like to be

able to give a full detailed report in our next issue.

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Grove Field Purchase.

Amount already acknowledged £78 12s 11d.

List of subscriptions to Grove Field Purchase:—

A J Hall, Kernan, £I; James M'Dowe11, U.S.A.; George

Reid and family, 10s; John R. Reid, 10s; J. H. Ward,

Geo. Leeke, ,5s; John Ramsey, 5s; Miss Sands 2/6.

Total £86 10s 5d. £73 9s 7d required to complete

£160.

Seagoe Mothers' Union

The, next quarterly meeting of the Mother's Union

will be held (D.v.) in Seagoe School on Tuesday,

December 8th, at 7.30 p.m. Tea will be provided.

This will be the annual business meeting for election

of officers and annual statement of accounts. It is

very necessary that all the members should be present.

At the last meeting of the Mothers' Union held

Tuesday, November 10th, there was a large attendance

of the members and a most interesting and

useful address on " Health in the Home" was kindly

given by Miss (Dr.) Hadden.

Acknowledgment.

The Rector acknowledges with thanks the receipt of

the following sums towards the Bazaar

each from Mr. T. D. Gibson, D.L., of Pcacefield, and

Mr. William Ewing, of Newry. Mr. Ewmg in his letter says—

It is now 50 years smnce I came to Seagoe

Parish. First of all I was stationed in the R.I.C.

Barrack at Slantry and afterwards for many years

I was at Edenderry Barrack. I have now been 33

years in Newry and have passed my 80th year. I

am thankful to God for His Mercy. I hope the

Bazaar will be a great success. I see by the

magazine that the people are working very hard

for it."

A Parish Tea.

The Select Vestry at their last meeting on Tuesday,

Dec. 1st, decided to have a Parish Tea on Thursday,

January 7th, at 7.30 p.m. Tickets, one shilling

each, will be on sale without delay. This ought to

be a very pleasant social gathering of the Parishioners,

corning after the Bazaar, which brought so

many of our people together. The proceeds from

the sale of tickets will go to supplement the Bazaar

fund. We hope that all the 29 townlands of the

parish will be well represented at the Tea.

Subscriptions to Sustentation.

It is most important that all subscriptions through

the weekly Freewill Offerings and the annual

subscriptions should be paid in to the Treasurer, Mr.

Hugh Stoops, in good time before the end of December

as all accounts for 1931 close on Dec. 31st. New

sets of Weekly cnvelopes for 1932 are now being

distributed. If any one fails to receive them please

communicate with Mr. Moses Gilpin, Drumnagoon,

or with the Hon. Treas., Mir. Hugh Stoops, Killicomaine 'Road.

Parish Register for November.

Baptisms.

The following were Baptized in Seagoe Parish

Church on November 7th, 1931:—

Roberts—Mary Patricia, daughter of John and Mary Roberts, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Susan Fox, Mary Roberts.

Wright—William Henry, son of Samuel James and Emma (the late) Wright, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Julia Grimley, Georgma Best.

Atkinson—Herbert Noel, son of and Sarah Atkinson, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Iris Adair, Sarah Atkinson.

Irwin—Jöseph Henry, son of William James and Sarah Jane Irwin, of Levaghery.

Sponsors—Rebecca Lyness, Sarah Jane Irwin.

M 'Adam-—Phyllis Muriel Elizabeth, daughter of Albert and Wilhelmina M'Adam, of Knockmenu.

Sponsors—Albert M'Adam, Wilhelmina M'Adanm.

Moffatt—William John, son of William John and Elizabeth Margaret Moffatt, of Killicomaine.

Sponsors—Elizabeth Anne M'Loughlin, Elizabeth Margaret MOffatt.

Forster—Cecil Reginald Bertram, son of Cecil Reginald Bertram and Jane Forster, of

Newtownards. Sponsors—Cecil R. B. Forster, Foster Shanks, Jane Forster.

PRIVATELY BAPTIZED.

Dickie—Nov. 18th, William Henry, son of William and Ellen Gertrude Dickie, of Edenderry.

Burials,

Weir—Nov. 14th, James Weir, of Gilford, aged 70.

M'Cullough—Nov.16th,Margaret M'Cullough,of Knockmena,aged 37.Interred Lurgan Cemetery.

M'Keown—Nov. 27th, William M'Keown, of Ballynagarrick, aged 62.

Sympathy.

During the past month Mrs. M'Cullough, of

Twinem Terrace, has been called to her Eternal Rest.

Much sympathy has been aroused at her death at a

comparatively early age and leaving a young

family. There was a large attendance at her funeral

in Lurgan Cemetery.

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Seagoe Sunday School.

The annual distribution of prizes in Seagoe Sunday

School (Morning and Afternoon) will take place (D.v.)

in Seagoe School on Tuesday, Dec. 29th, at 7 p.m.

An interesting programme is being arranged. The

distribution at other Sunday Schools will be announced in our next issue;

A Jubilee Meeting.

A great Jubilee gathering to commemorate the 50th

year of the Church Army will be held (D.v.) in the

Ulster Hall, Belfast, on Tuesday next, Dec. 8th, at

8 p.m. The Church Army has been a blessing to

Seagoe Parish in many ways and we hope those who

appreciate its efforts will attend this great meeting.

The Annual Report,

The Annual Report is now ready and subscribers

to the Sustentation Fund will receive their copy with-

out delay. If you fail to get your copy apply to

Mr. Gilpin or Mr. Stoops, Hon. sec. and Hon. Treas.

The report is very complete and gives the financial

statements of the various Parish organisations.

Thanks.

We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a donation

of £3 from Mr. John Dermott towards the debit

balance on the Renovation Fund of Drumgor Church

Hall.

Seagoe Parish Almanac.

The Parish Almanacs are now on sale and can be

had, price 2d each, at Mr. James Vance's, Edenderry,

or through the Superintendents of Sunday Schools.

If you have friends in the Colonies or the States

post them one without delay. They will value it.

It will be a reminder of the Old Church and Parish.

The Almanac is very bright and pretty. The central

picture is entitled " Grandfather's Blessing." There

is a text for every day in the year. There is also

a letter to the Parishioners from the Rector. Get

your copy without delay. The supply is limited.

District Harvest Services.

During November two of our Harvest Services were

held and in both cases were attended by large gatherings.

The Services at Carne were held on Sunday,

Nov. 1st, and Monday, Nov. 2nd. The Parish Church

Choir attended on Sunday and the singing was most

hearty and devotional. The Rector spoke on " The

Lesson of Creation." On Monday night the Services

were continued. The Rev. W. F. Hayes gave the

address. The School was prettily decorated. Bocombra

held its Festival on Sunday, Nov. 8th and Monday,

Nov. 9th. The Hall was nicely decorated. Miss

Matchett conducted the music. The Rector preached.

Twenty-Five Years Ago.

DECEMBER, 1906.

Special Sermons on Four Great Bishops of the

Church of Ireland were to be preached in the Parish

Church. Their names were—Berkeley, Jeremy Taylor,

Bedell and Usslmer. Seven Baptisms are

recorded, also one marriage and two burials.. In a note

on the Sustentation Fund it is recorded that 192 subscribers

only gave 2/6 or less as their annual subscription.

Edenderry Band of Hope was inauguration on Nov. 22 ^nd.

Among those who contributed items

were Miss M. Flannigan, Victor Irwin, Miss G. Montgomery,

David Livingstone. Harvest Services were

held in Drumgor Church Hall on Nov. 11th and 12th

Dean O'Loughlin was the preacher on the Sunday

and the Rev. J. E. Archer on the Monday. Thanks

are expressed to Mr. Wm. Atkinson, of Edenderry

for his efforts in promoting the welfare of Seagoe

Men's Bible Class. Thanks are given to the donation

of incandescent gas burners for lighting the Parochial

Hall. Mr. Leonard Twinem has been appointed

Assistant superintendent of Drumgor Sunday School

A conundrum is propounded—" Why is Seagoe

Magazine like the British Empire?" And the answer

is given: "Because the sun never sets on it."

Concerts

During the past month concerts in connection

with the Bazaar were held in Drumgor and Bocombra.

In both cases the rooms were quite full. Excellent

programmes were provided and a good

sum was realised from the sale of tickets. Mr. Albert

Wilson most kindly assisted in organising the

Bocombra Concert.

Bazaar Baking Competition,

Sandwich—Ist prize, Miss Flossie Palmer, Woodhouse

St.; 2nd prize, Mrs. Parks, Thomas street.

Pot Oven Cake—Ist prize, Mrs. Ruddell, Lisniskey.

Griddle Bread—Ist prize, Mrs. Tom Montgomery

Mount Pleasant; 2nd Prize, Mrs. Heyburn, Bachelor's

Walk.

Levaghery Jumble Sale.

A very successful Jumble Sale was held in the

Parochial Hall on Friday, Nov. 6th. It was organised

in aid of Levaghery Sunday School Prize Fund and

over £6 was realised.

The Bazaar Accounts,

An important meeting to settle the accounts of

the recent Bazaar will be held in Seagoe School on

Tuesday, Dec. 15th, at 8 p.m. All who were working

in connection with the Bazaar are asked to attend.

It is most important that all outstanding sums should

be paid in not later than Dec. 15th. It is hoped to

publish a full statement of Bazaar accounts in the

next issue.