Feb 1939

Seagoe Parish Magazine.

FEBRUARY, 1939

CLERGY:

J. W. APPELBE, M.A., B.D., Carrickblacker Ave.

W. F. HAYES, B.A., L.Th., The Bungalow,

Lower Seagoe.

CHURCHWARDENS.

Rector's—THOMAS MARTIN.

People's—H. A. CATHCART.

THE CLERGY WILL ESTEEM IT A FAVOUR IF

IN CASES OF SICKNESS THEY ARE INFORMED

IMMEDIATELY.

CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY.

February 2nd—Monthly Service in Bocombra, at 8 p.m.

February 5th—Septuagesima.

February 9th—Sunday School Prize giving at Bocombra.

February 12th—Sexagesima.

Monthly Service in Drumgor, at 3 p.m.

February 14th—-Mothers' Union Meeting in Seagoe

School at 7.30 p.m.

February 16th-—Drumgor Sunday School Prize giving.

February 17th—Seagoe Morning and Afternoon Sunday

School Prize giving.

Hacknahay Prize giving.

February 19th—Quinquagesima.

February 22nd—Ash Wednesday.

February 24th—St. Matthias.

February 26th—1st Sunday in Lent.

Monthly Service in Hacknahay, at 3.30 p.m.

LENT.

The season of Lent commences this year on February

22nd, Ash Wednesday.

LENTEN ARRANGEMENTS.

Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22nd. — Penitential Service in

Parish Church at 11.30 a.m.

Mid-week Lenten Service in Parish Church each

Wednesday in Lent at 8 p.m., commencing on Wednesday,

February 29th.

The mid-week Services in Edenderry will be continued

each Wednesday up to and including Ash Wednesday,

February 22nd, at 8 p.m.

THE PARISH SOCIAL.

The annual congregational re-union took place in

Seagoe School, on Thursday, January 26th, at 7.30 p.m.

The Rev. W. F. Hayes presided in the unavoidable absence

of the Rector owing to illness.

A sumptuous tea, provided by a band of ladies representative

of the parish gave the proceedings a good send off. Then

a most interesting programme followed and included a

very helpful address by the Rev. Canon A. W. M’Garvey,

M.A., Rector of Dromore, sacred solo by Miss Montgomery,

songs by Mr. Fairley, violin selections by Mr. Loney;

songs by Miss Martin; recitations by Miss S. Maginess;

comedy items by Mr. Jos. Hynes; songs by Mr. Norman

Lyttle; sketch by the pupils of Balleagh P.E.S. Miss T.

Wilson acted as accompanist.

In spite of the inclement weather, and counter attractions

there was a good attendance, and to all who helped to make

it the success it was we are deeply grateful.

CHOIR SOCIAL.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and Mr. G. Wilson entertained

the members of the choir with their usual lavish

hospitality on Tuesday, January 17th, in Seagoe School,

There were very few absentees. After tea, various

games were played and enjoyed by all until it was time

to go home.

The Rector, on behalf of the members of the Choir

conveyed their best thanks to the hosts for a most

enjoyable evening.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS' RE-UNION.

About forty of our Sunday School teachers met in

Seagoe School for the annual re-union on Friday,

January 20th, at 7.30 p.m. After tea, kindly provided

by lady teachers, the Rector gave a short talk on the

aims and importance of a Sunday School Teacher's

work. The preliminary details in connection with the

annual Sunday School Excursion were discussed. It

was decided to hold the Excursion (D.V.) on Thursday,

June 22nd, to Bangor.

It was also suggested that the fourth Thursday in

June be recognised as the date for Seagoe Parish in

future. It is hoped that on the Sunday previous to the

Excursion, i.e., Sunday morning, June 18th, all Sunday

School children of the Parish will assemble in Parish

Church for a special Children's Service.

When this business was dispatched all present joined

in the usual games. A most enjoyable and it is hoped

profitable evening was brought to a close by the singing

of "Auld Lang Syne" and the Blessing.

CONGRATULATIONS.

We congratulate Mr. Wm. Hutchinson on his election

as President of Lurgan sub-district of the Christion

Endeavour Union. Also Messrs. Roland Scott and

Wilson M'Kinney on their matriculation to Trinity

College, Dublin.

EDENDERRY PAROCHIAL HALL.

As we go to Press we learn that the heating system

in Edenderry Parochial Hall has been satisfactorily

put into working order by Messrs. Musgrave.

DISTRICT SERVICES FOR FEBRUARY.

Bocombra—Thursday, February 2nd, at 8 p.m.

Drumgor—Sunday, February 12th, at 3 p.m.

Hacknahay—Sunday, February 26th, at 3.30 p.m.

CHURCH LADS' BRIGADE.

HONORARY MEMBERS.

The Chaplains and Officers of Seagoe Company greatly

appreciate the helpful interest of our parishioners in the

Church Lads' Brigade. The object of the organisation

is “The Advancement of Christ's Kingdom among Boys.

To interest boys in Church work and to encourage them

to be good Churchmen and good citizens." Some friends

of the Brigade in Seagoe may be interested in the

Honorary Members' Association. Membership in this

branch of C.L.B. is open to persons who subscribe to

the funds of the Company or who assist the Company

in any other way. A special badge is provided by

General Headquarters for Honorary Members. These

badges are fitted so that they can be worn either as

a buttonhole badge for gentlemen or in the form of

a brooch for ladies.

The conditions of membership are defined as below:

(1) Entrance fee 1/6, in return for which they receive

a badge.

(2) To undertake to wear the badge on all convenient

occasions.

(3) To make an annual subscription to Company

funds of not less than 2/-.

(4) To assist the Brigade by personal service whenever

possible.

G.F.S. WORK PARTY.

It is thought that some of our parishioners would

welcome the opportunity of becoming more closely

connected with the Church Lads' Brigade and in this

way help in the splendid work that is being carried on

amongst our boys.

The Chaplains and Officers commend this suggestion

and would be glad to register the name of any parishioner

as an Hon. Member, who may be willing to act in this

capacity.

CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR.

Seagoe C.E. Society held their annual social and

business meeting on Monday, 2nd January, at 8 p.m., in

Edenderry Orange Hall. The following office bearers

were elected: —Miss Nellie Montgomery (President),

Miss Minnie Allen (vice-president), Miss Mabel L. Best

(corresponding secretary), Miss Sadie Best (recording

secretary), Mrs. John Dermott (treasurer). Tea served

and games followed, and the happy evening came to a

close with the Benediction.

NEW RECTORY BUILDING FUND.

We gratefully acknowledge the receipt of the following

subscriptions since our last issue: —

Mr. Woolsey White, Bocombra £1 0 0

Mr. James Boyce, Bocombra 2 0 0

Mr. Ralph White, Bocombra 0 5 0

Mr. J. H. Twinem, Lylo 2 0 0

Mrs. Calvin, Bannisdale 0 5 0

Mrs. Hoy, Bridge St. 0 10 0

Miss F. Hall, Windsor Terrace 0 5 0

Mr. and Mrs. Rehill, James St. 0 10 0

Mr. David M'Kane, Ballymacrandle 0 5 0

Drumgor Sunday School 1 0 0

Mr. Archie Gibson, Peacefield 1 1 0

Mr. William Gregson, Drumgor 0 10 0

Mr. John M'Kerr, Drumgor 0 2 6

Mr. Frank Anderson, Drumgor 0 10 0

Miss Gibson, Clanrole 0 2 6

Mr. Montgomery & Family, Mountpleasant 0 2 6

Mrs. James Reid, Upper Seagoe 0 2 6

Mr. T. Mitchell, Upper Seagoe 0 2 6

Mr. and Mrs. Telford, Seagoe 0 5 0

£10 13 6

£435 8 4

Total £446 1 10

[N.B.—Correction—In last month's statement the total

for month was £13 12s 6d, not £18 17s 6d as was printed

by mistake.]

G.F.S. WORK PARTY.

STATEMENT.

Receipts: —

Articles Sold £8 4 5

Collections at Meetings for materials 1 8 11

£ 9 13 6

Expenditure:

Material bought 2 19 4

Cash on hands £6 14 0

To be allocated as follows: —

Rectory Building Fund £5 0 0

Church Missionary Society 0 17 0

South American Missionary Society 0 17 0

£6 14 0

LEVAGHERY SUNDAY SCHOOL.

REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31st 1938.

Receipts £ s d Jan. 1 To Balance (1937) 19 19 4 Jan. 1 ,, Collections 10 14 4 ,, 23 ,, Social Proceeds 2 9 0 Aug.7 ,, Collections for Dedication Services 2 7 9 Dec. 4 ,, Social Proceeds (Edenderry Hall) 7 14 0 £44 11 10 1939 Jan 1 To Balance C/D £5 3 2

PAYMENTS £ s d Jan. 1 By Oil Account for Year 0 5 10 ,, 1 ,, Coal Account for Year 0 18 6 ,, 18 ,, Stationery (Miss Allen) 0 8 11 ,, 18 ,, Social Expenses (Thoms) 0 9 0 Feb. 3 ,, Annual Social (Thoms) 1 3 6 Prizes 4 1 0 Gifts 0 5 3 Mar. 2 ,, Social Expenses (Thoms) 1 3 6 Apr. 25 ,, Tea and Sugar Account 0 2 0 June 24 ,, Portadown Foundry 18 0 0 ,, 24 ,, J. G. M'Cann's Account 1 5 0 ,, 24 ,, S.S. Excursion Tickets 3 10 0 Sept. 16 ,, Advertising Matter 0 2 0 Nov. 23 ,, Roll Book 0 1 0 Dec 4 ,, Social (Rent for Hall) 0 12 0 Gas Light 0 1 0 Thom's Account 2 2 0 Tea and Sugar 0 5 2 Dec. 30 ,, Portadown Foundry Account Balance on Seats) 4 16 0 Balance 5 3 2 £44 11 10 ERNEST GIBSON.

DRUMGOR CHURCH HALL

“IRISH NIGHT" CONCERT. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS.

Income To Sale of Tickets £6 4 0 Total £6 4 0

By Printing Account 0 8 0 ,, Catering Account 0 4 8 ,, Lamp Repairs 0 4 0 ,, Incidental Expenses 0 2 0 ,, Sub. Church Expenses 1 0 0 ,, Sub. New Rectory 2nd 1 0 0 Subscription ,, Balance Transferred to 3 5 4 S School a/c Total £6 4 0 W.H.

DRUMGOR SUNDAY SCHOOL.

Annual statement of accounts 1938

Income. To Balance on hands, January, 1938 £3 14 5 „ Sunday School Collections 9 0 8 „ Church Service Collections 2 16 0 „ Special Service Collections 5 2 0 „ Bal. Received from Recreation 0 14 3 Club ,, Receipts—Sunday School 0 19 10 Excursion ,, Balance from Social Evening 4 11 3 „ Collection for Missions 0 14 2 £27 12 7 To Balance on Hands, January, £7 16 2 1939

By Sunday School Prizes £3 14 6 ,, Sunday School Excursion 7 15 0 ,, Printing Expenses 0 17 6 ,, Postage Expenses 0 6 5 ,, S. School Social 0 19 6 ,, Coal and light 0 18 10 ,, School Rent 2 10 0 ,, Recreation Club Equipment 0 18 0 ,, Caretaker 1 0 0 ,, Missions 0 14 2 ,, Window Repairs 0 2 6 ,, Balance on hands 7 16 2 £27 12 7 W.H.

ARMAGH PROTESTANT ORPHAN SOCIETY

We are deeply indebted to the following ladies, who

took out collecting cards

above worthy object: —

Miss Sparrow £2 2 0

Miss Sophie M’Murray 2 4 6

Miss Edna Gray 1 1 6

Mrs. Cathcart 1 11 0

Miss M. Bradshaw 2 10 6

Miss Emma M'Neill 1 0 0

Mrs. J. Walker 1 1 0

Miss Margaret Russell 1 1 0

Miss T. Anderson 1 6 0

Miss E. Gibson 1 0 0

Miss Sally Wilson 2 7 0

£16 4 6

Reid Bequest for 1937 and 1938 0 14 0

A cheque for £16 18s 6d has been sent

to the Treasurer.

MOTHERS' UNION.

The annual meeting for the election of committee

took place in Seagoe School on Tuesday, January 10th.

The outgoing committee was re-elected. Mrs. Appelbe

was elected President, Mrs. Metcalf and Mrs. Jas.

Twinem were re-elected hon. sec. and Hon. treas.,

respectively.

The monthly meeting will be held in Seagoe School

on February 14th, at 7.30 p.m., when Mrs. W. E, Greeves

has kindly promised to speak.

OBITUARY

Since our last issue Mrs. Hill, of Century Street, has

been called to her Eternal Rest. She had been in failing

health for some time. To her sons we offer sympathy

in their sad bereavement.

LEVAGHERY SUNDAY SCHOOL.

The annual prize-giving social took place in

Levaghery on Wednesday, January 18th. There was

practically a fully attendance of pupils, and a number

of their parents and friends were present. A beautifully

decorated Christmas tree, from which each child

present received a gift, was a conspicuous feature of

the entertainment. Tea, followed by a programme of

games made the evening seem far too short. The Rev

W. F. Hayes distributed the gifts from the Christmas

tree, and Mrs. Appelbe distributed the prizes.

The Rector expressed his satisfaction on the flourishing

condition of the Sunday School, congratulated those

responsible for the social on the success of their efforts

on behalf of the children, and thanked the Superintendent

and Teachers for their valued cooperation and help during

the past year.

BURIALS.

"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from

henceforth, yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest

from their labours."

7th January—Matilda Hill, Century Street, Portadown,

aged 75 years.

14th January—John Hunniford, 37 Victoria Terrace,

Portadown

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 Sunday of each Month at 4 p.m.,

and during any Service in the Parish Church, notice to be

given; Two Sponsors at least are required. The father and

mother must be present. 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,

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 3 p.m.

Edenderry—Wednesdays at 8 p.m., Oct—Easter.

CLASSES &c.

BIBLE CLASSES FOR MEN in Edenderry on Sundays at 10.15 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOLS—10.15 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.

GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY in Seagoe School on Mondays at 8 p.m. as announced

G.F.S. Edenderry Parochial Hall, Saturdays at 3 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. Licences are issued by Ven. Archdeacon 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 £1, Professional £l. 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.

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