December 1932

Seagoe Parish Magazine.

DECEMBER, 1932.

We wish all our Readers at Home and Abroad

a Bright and Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year

Advent.

The season of Advent, through which we are

now passing, is one of the two great Mission seasons of the Church. It has been arranged by the

collective wisdom of Christian people that during

the weeks preceding the Festival of Christmas

and during the weeks preceding Good Friday and

Easter Christian people should be called to special preparation

Therefore before Christmas

there are appointed four Advent Sundays, so

called because the design of them is to prepare

us for a religious commemoration of the Advent

for Corning of Christ in the Flesh.

It is the peculiar computation of the Church to begin her

year at Advent. She does not number her days

nor measure her seasons so, much by the motion

of the sun, as by the course of our Saviour,

who being the true Sun of Righteousness began

now to rise upon the world and as " the Day-

Star on high" to enlighten them that sat in

spiritual darkness.

Durmg Advent a special Advent Service will

be held in the Parish Church on each Wednesday

evening qt 8 0'clock. The Rev. Josiah Hadock, M. A. , Rector of Donaghcloney, will

(D.V.), preach at; Evening Prayer , on Sunday,

Dec. 11th. Mr. Haddock, who has recently been

appointed Rector of Donaghcloney, is proud of

the fact that he gave his first public address

when a student at a service held in Tamnificarbet.

We will be glad to welcome him once again

Christmas Day.

On Christmas Day, Dec. 25th, which this year

falls on a Sunday, the following Services will be

held in the Parish Church

8 a.m.—Holy Communion.

11.30 p.m.—Morning Prayer, Sermon and Holy Communion

7 p.m.-—Evening Prayer and Sermon.

The offerings at the Services on Christmas Day

Will be on behalf of the Poor Fund of the Parish.

New Year's Day.

New Year's Day, January 1st, 1933, also the

feast of the Circumcision will fall on a Sunday

this year. Services will be field in the Parish

Church as follows—11.30 a.m.—Morning Prayer,

Sermon and Holy Communion; 7 p.m. Evening

Prayer and Sermon.

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.

Service of Song.

On Thursday, January 5th, a Service of Song,

Mother's Angel, " illustrated by lantern slides,

will be given inSeagoe School at 8 o'clock.

Tickets, 6d each, are now on sale. The proceeds

are on behalf of Seagoe Sunday School Prize

Fund. The Service is based on a very attractive

story and the music accompanying it is very

nice. A large choir has been practising the Service for some time.

Games Gymkhana,

The games gymkhana held a year ago was such

a success that another is being organised and

will be held on Friday, Dec. 16th, in Seagoe

School at 7.30. Tickets, 3d each, are now on

sale. In addition to the games there will also be

a Fancy Fair, at which light refreshments will

be obtainable such as tea, coffee and cocoa,

Pastry, jellies, trifles, etc. There will be a bran

tub filled with attractive toys. The games will

be very varied and interesting. They will consist

of tantalum, darts, skittles, hoop-la, bean

bags, rope quoits, miniature billiards, tennis,

ring fishing, nail-driving; and candle-lighting.

The proceeds of the entertainment will be on

behalf of Seagoe School Improvement Fund. Mr.

J. H. Twinem is acting as Hon. Secretary.

Seagoe Mothers' Union.

The, next meeting of the Mothers' Union will

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

Dec. 13th, at, 7.30 p.m. Tea will be provided

for all, who come, and ,the Rev. W. V. Hayes

will give an address.. At the last meeting Mrs.

Scott gave an interesting talk to the members

on her recent visit to the Mary Sumner Memorial

House in London, where representatives

of the Union assemble from all parts of the

world. Seagoe Mothers' Union meets on the 2nd

Tuesday of each month in Seagoe School.

Seagoe P.E. School.

During the past month Seagoe School has

advanced in various ways. The Government Inspector

has issued his report of the recent Inspection.

It reads as follows :— The tone and

discipline of the School are very good.

The pupils show a keen interest in their work.

On Wednesday, Nov. 30th, much excitement was

occasioned by the arrival of a splendid supply of

soup at " piece-time" from the soup kitchen in

Portadown, also a supply of tins. The soup

very appetising and the children enjoyed it

greatly. At another play-time competition held

for the girls on Dec. 1st, Dinah Girvan won the

prize given by the Manager in the popular game

of Scotch-hop or Scotchy. The boys will have

a competition on Tuesday, Dec. 6th.

Seagoe G. F-S

The G.F.S. resumed work in Seagoe School

on Monday, Nov. 21st, at 8 p.m. It meets each

Monday evening in Seagoe School. The members

have a busy session in front of them. During

the month Mrs. Scott attended the Central

Meeting of G. E.S. in Belfast. Miss S. Montgomery

is giving her valued assistance, in the work of Seagoe branch.

Seagoe Parish Almanac.

The pretty coloured Parish Almanac for 1933

is now on sale, price 2d, at Mr. Vance's, 23

Bridge St., Edenderry, and can also be had

through the Superintendents of various Sunday

Schools. Every home in the Parish should have

upon its walls this useful and attractive Almanac.

Weekly Freewill Envelope.

The new envelopes for 1933 will be circulated

without delay. They are a great improvement

in appearance on those of recent years. If by

any chance you fail to get your set apply to Mr.

Moses Gilpin, Drumnagoon, or if you live in

Edenderry apply to Miss Atkinson, Eden Villa.

Church Grounds Extension,

Last week members of our Vestry began work

with spade and cart at the new plot for the extension

of the Church grounds. They have removed

the unsightly bank along the road and

have levelled some of the plot itself. The laying

out of the ground will take some time. A wall

and gates are about to be erected where the

banks have been removed.

New Hall at Bocombra.

Mr. James Twinem, who is working so indefatigably

for the new Hall at Bocombra, sends

us the following additional list of subscriptions.

The total already in one month reaches the splen-

did total of £160 8s 6d. We believe there are

many yet at home and abroad who would like to

send a subscription to this good object. If they

send it to the Rector (Rev. Chancellor Archer),

Seagoe Rectory, Portadown, or to Mr. James

Twinem, Lylo House, Lylo, Portadown, Co.

Armagh it will be gratefully acknowledged. I

is hoped that the purchase of the site chosen

will be completed within a few weeks at the Land

Commission Office and then building will commence

without delay. We heartily thank all

those who have so kindly contributed to the

Building Fund.

Amount already acknowledged £136 5 0

Mr. T. J. Hadden, Undertaker, 2 2 0

Bridge Street

Messrs. Davison Bros., Ltd., 2 0 0

Alexandra Bakery

Mr. John R. Reid, Tavanagh Ave. 1 0 0

Mr. David F. Bell, J.P. 1 0 0

Mr. Thos. Martin, Kilvergan 1 0 0

Mr. James Boyce, sen., Bocombra 1 0 0

Rev. Robert Gracey, St. Donard's, 1 0 0

Belfast

Mr. John Geo. Gracey, J.P. 1 0 0

Mr. Geo. Reid, Killycomain Rd... 1 0 0

Mr. Samuel Abraham. Breagh 1 0 0

Mr. David Rock, M.B.E., J.P., 1 0 0

Edenderry

Mrs. W. H. Atkinson, Stewart Ave. 1 0 0

Mr. E. Betty, Bridge St. 1 0 0

Collected by Harry M'Nei11, 0 11 0

Ballymacrandle

Collected by Miss Irene Gracey, 0 10 0

Killycomaine

Mr. Isaac Davison, Market SC. 0 10 0

Mr. Alexander Guy, Upper Seagoe 0 10 0

Mr. S. F. Jackson, Manager Sun 0 10 0

Insurance Co., Ltd., Belfast 0 10 0

Mr. Jas. E. Bell, Hardware 0 10 0

Merchant, Ann St., Belfast 0 10 0

Mrs. Eliza Jane M'Cormick, Lylo . 0 10 0

Miss Halliday, Eden Hall 0 10 0

Mr. Joshua Chambers, 0 10 0

Carrickblacker.

Mr. Watson Wilson, Lisniskey 0 10 0

Mr. George Gilpin, Albert Buildings,

Church Street 0 10 0

Mr. James Boyle (Accountant) ,

William Street 0 10 0

Mr. H. C. 1. Kelly, V.S., Church St. 0 10 0

Dr. Fred R. Dougan 0 10 0

Mrs. Wm. Best, Killycomain 0 10 0

Mr. George Jennet, Levaghery 0 10 0

Mr. James Atkinson, Tarson 0 10 0

Mrs. James Reid, James St. and 0 10 0

Bridge St.

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE

Annual Subscriptions.

Annual subscriptions are now due and should

be paid in so that the accounts may be closed

on Dec. 31st. They should be paid in to Mr.

Moses Gilpin, Drumnagoon, Hon. Sec. , or to

Mr. Hugh Stoops, Killycomaine Road, Portadown,

Hon. Treasurer.

Concert at Carne.

A splendid programme is being arranged for a

concert at Carne Church Hall on Thursday,

January 12th, at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on

sale. The Hall is much in need of repair, and

the concert is being organised to provide the

necessary funds.

Bocombra Harvest Festival.

The last of our Harvest Services were held

Bocornbra Orange Hall (kindly lent) on Sunday,

Nov. 13th, at 3.30 p.m. The Hall was

decorated with fruits, flowers and evergreens.

Miss Hilda Walker kindly presided at the

harmonium and an anthem was sung with fine

expression. The Lesson was read by Mr. James

Twinem. The Rector preached on " The Gift

of the Harvest." On Monday evening the

Services were continued and a large gathering was

present. Mr. George Freeman preached, and

a collection was made on behalf of Foreign Missions.

Parish Register for November.

Baptisms.

Kilpatrick—Nov. 5th, 1932, William Albert,

son of Herbert and Anna Mary Kilpatrick, of Upper Seagoe.

Sponsors—Margaret Kilpatrick, Anna Mary Kilpatrick.

Lavery—Nov. 5th, 1932, Grace Marcella, daughter of Robert

John and Mabel Lavery, of Kilvergan. Sponsors—Agnes Lavery, Mabel Lavery.

Marriage

Liggett and Hobbs—Nov. 12th, 1932, James Alexander Liggett, of Edenderry, to

Elizabeth Hobbs, of Lurgan, Parish of Shankill.

Burials,

Yennard—Nov. 16th, William John Vennard, of Edenderry,

aged 82 years. Interred at Milltown Churchyard.

Freeburn—Nov. 18th, Violet Freeburn, of Edenderry, aged 21 years.

Sympathy.

We express our sympathy with the relatives

Of those who have suffered bereavement during

the past month. William John Vennard had

lived for many years in Edenderry and was much

respected by all who knew him. He passed

away at a ripe old age. He always showed a

practical interest in the welfare of Seagoe

Parish. Mrs. Violet Freeburn has been called

away at an early age after a long and trying illness

which she bore with great patience. She

was most carefully tended by her doctors and

by the District Nurses. Their kind attention

alleviated her sufferings.

Shooting Competition.

The Shooting Competition which was held in

the Parochial Hall, though not largely attended,

realised a sum more than sufficient to clear off

the balance of the Excursion debt, which has

now become cleared. We thank those who gave

prizes and subscriptions and helped at the competition.

The Sunday Schools

On Advent Sunday, Nov. 27, the new Calendars and

Teachers' Notes for use in our Diocesan

Sunday Schools came into use at Seagoe. The

Calendar is arranged so that it can be used both

at Morning and Afternoon Sunday Schools. It

has been very carefully drawn up. The Teachers'

Notes (price 1/3) are largely a reprint of the

Notes published some 25 years ago by the late

Archdeacon Paterson-Smyth.

They will be found very helpful by the Teachers. We hope

the Teachers in all our Sunday Schools will follow

the Calendar closely and be careful to see

that in the Junior and Senior Classes each child

has a Calendar. The price of the Calendar is one penny.

The Visit of the Prince

Many Union Jacks were hung out on the occasion

of the visit of the Prince of Wales to

Ulster. The children attending Seagoe School

had a holiday on the Wednesday when he arrived,

and a Union Jack was flown from the

Church Tower. The Seagoe C.L.B. lined part of

the route along which he passed to Stormont.

Great enthusiasm marked his visit.

Carne Bible Class

The Thursday evening Bible Class has been

resumed. It is conducted by the Rev. W. F.

Hayes and will meet on each Thursday evening

in Carne Church Hali at 8 p.m. We invite our

Carne parishioners to join the class.

The Annual Report

There has been a slight delay in issuing the

Report, but it is now in print and will be in the

hands of the Parishioners in a few days.

It contains a full report of all the sums received and

expended in connection with the Parish.

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE

Armistice Day

Special Services were ' held in the Church on

Sunday, Nov. 6th, the Sunday preceding Armistice

Day, and also on Armistice Day at 10.45

a.m. On the Sunday morning 'the C. L. B. paraded

in full strength with band. At 11.15 prior

to Morning Prayer a short Service was held at

the Church Memorial gates and a handsome

wreath was laid by' the Brigade. At Morning

Prayer the preacher was the Rev. Robert

Gracey, Curate of St. Donard's, Belfast, and

formerly our Lay Reader in Seagoe. The

preacher paid a very touching tribute to the

memory of our fallen heroes. The Rector read out

the names of those from the Parish who made

the great sacrifice. The offerings were behalf

of Earl Haig's Fund for the ex-Service men.

Mr. Gracey also preached at Evening Prayer.

There was a very large congregation.

Edenderry Harvest Service

On Nov. 6th a Harvest Thanksgiving Service

was held in the Parochial Hall. It had been

very nicely decorated by many willing hands.

The platform had been enlarged to accommodate

the Choir. Miss Hilda Walker conducted the

musical portion of the Service. Thee solos in

the anthem were sung by Miss Kirby and Mr.

Jim Courtney. The sermon was preached by

the Rev. R. Gracey; of Belfast. Everyone was

very glad to see him back again in Edenderry.

On Monday, Nov. 7th, the Services were

continued at 8 p.m. The Rector preached, and the

offerings were on behalf of Foreign Missions.

The Ven. W. R. Crichton

Our old friend, now Archdeacon Crichton, of

Madras, writes from Fort St. George, Madras,

wishing all his old friends in Seagoe a very happy

Christmas and bright New Year. He has been

very _busy arranging a Service of Commemoration

of the 252nd Anniversary of the Cathedral

of Madras, He has now been 15 years in India

and hopes to have an 8 months' holiday over

here beginning next March. There were 536

people at the Anniversary Service, although the

Church only holds 400. His son and daughter

are at school in England, and he has not seen

them for four years.

Twenty-Five Years Ago

NOVEMBER, 1907.

The Churchwardens for 1907 were Major

Stewart Blacker and Mr. George Calvert. A

Harvest Tea was announced for Monday, Nov.

11th, in Seagoe School. The great attraction

was the big Parish cake. The names of young

people who attended every Service in the Church

during the previous quarter are given. Those

from Seagoe Sunday , School were Thomas England,

Victor Walker, George Wilson, Jennie

England and Maud Dickson. Special reference

is made to the death of Mr, 'Hall Hewitt and

Mr. William J. Watson of Edenderry. Dr

Woolat, Principal of the Technical Institute,

announced to give a lecture in tho Parochial

Hall on " Wireless Telegraphy" with experiments,

on Monday, Nov. 4th, at 8 p.m. Admission 3d.

At the Hacknahay Harvest Service

on Oct. 27th the preacher was the„ Rev. R. H.

White, M.A., Curate of Holywood. The solo of

the Harvest anthem was well sung by Miss Neill

DECEMBER, 1907.

Seagoe Magazine for December, 1907, contains

a splendid photograph of the great Seagoe

Harvest cake, the biggest cake ever baked in

Portadown. It measured 71 feet in circumference,

1 foot in depth and 2 ½ feet in diameter

Its total weight was 103 pounds. It was heavily

iced and covered in white sugar. The 29 townlands

of the Parish were outlined in coloured

sugar on the top, and in the centre was a picture

in sugar of Seagoe Parish Church. Harvest

Thanksgiving Services had been held in the

Parish Church on Nov. 7th and 10th.

The preachers were the Rev. T. G. G. Collins,

Rector of Warrenpoint, and the Rev. F. M.

Moeran, M.A., Rector of Cookstown. Three

Baptisms, one Marriage and two Burials are recorded.

Old Seagoe Notes.

Happenings in Seagoe 250 years ago.—The

following notes are extracts from the Books

the Society of Friends kept at the Friends

Meeting House in Eustace St., Dublin

1673—William Williams of the Parish of

Segoe being summoned to the Court Leet of the

Alannor of Carne (Kernan?) to serve as a Jury

man, and because for conscience sake he could

not swear fined by Thomas Hide, Seneschall

for which he had taken from him, by the Bailiff

George Ramsey, pewter vessels worth 11 shillings.

William Lynes had a gun taken from him by

the said George worth 13 shillings. Francis

Robinson had an axe taken from him worth ten

pence.

1673—-David Mulligan and William Dickinson

were Churchwardens so-called of Segoe.

1672—Roger Webb 'or one shilling and six

pence demanded for repairing the Worship

House of Segoe had taken , from him by. Evans

Vaughan and William Gibson a Tankerä worth

three shillings and sixpence. Thomas Turner for

eightpence demanded as aforesaid had taken

from him by James Jameson and Nell News

Wardens, a pair of Bellows worth one shilling

and sixpence.