Feburary 1931

Seagoe Parish Magazine.

FEBRUARY, 1931.

Rev. Canon Archer, B.D., The Seagoe,

Rev. W. F. Hayes; B.A., Edendale, CarrickBlacker

Road, Edenderry, Portadown.

CHURCHWARDENS :

Rector's—Wm. H. England.

People's—Gilbert Price.

The Season of Lent.

Once again Lent is with us. It is the season when

the Church invites her faithful children to turn the

searching eye into the heart and life, to note the

easily besetting sin, the growing habits of evil which

then they develop may enslave the spiritual life.

It is the season when by prayer both private and

public our people may gain new views of life and

new hopes of Eternity. We will mark the season by

special Services in the Parish. Church, and by special

addresses on the hindrances of the spiritual life and

how they may be overcome. We invite our people

to a more frequent attendance in the House of

Prayer and to a more regular participation in the

Holy Communion.

Services on Ash Wednesday.

On Ash Wednesday, the First Day of Lent, which

falls this year on February 18th, the following Services will be held:—

11.30 a.m.—Morning Prayer, Litany, and the Penitential Service from the Book of Common

Prayer.

8 p.m. Evening Prayer and Sermon.

Temperance Sermons.

In Sunday, February 22nd, the First Sunday in

Lent, Special Sermons on " Temperance" will be

preached at Morning and Evening Prayer and

collections will be made on behalf of the Diocesan

Temperance Society and the Irish Temperance

Alliance. Although indulgence in strong drink

loosened for some years after the war, it seems

recently to have again increased. The agents of the

Drink Traffic are always active and by the formation

of clubs and competitions and by blatant advertisements

they strive to get our young people into their

clutches. There is a great deal of drinking in halls

and clubs. Parents should warn their sons and

daughters against in any way encouraging drinking

in their social gatherings. Drink is destructive to

body and soul.

Register of Vestrymen.

On Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, a meeting of the Select

Vestry will be held in Seagoe School at 7.30 p.m.,

to revise the List of the General Vestry of the Parish.

Those who wish to have their names placed on the

list Of the General Vestry can obtain from Mr. Moses

Gilpin, Drumnagoon, Secretary of the Vestry, a

printed Form of Application. The List will remain

open until Tuesday, February 24th, when Meeting

of the Select Vestry will be held to close the List.

The General Vestry will (D.v.) meet on the Thursday

in Easter Week (April 9th) to elect a new

Churchwarden and Select Vestry for the ensuing year.

Service of Song.

A very attractive Service of Song will be given

(D.v.) in Seagoe School on Thursday, February

12th. The title of the Service is "Won by a Song."

The music is very pretty and a fine series of lantern

pictures will illustrate the story. The tickets are

1/- each and a large number have been sold. The

proceeds will go towards the Seagoe Sunday School

Prize Fund.

“The River Singers."

“The River Singers" was the title of the Service or

Song given in Edenderry Parochial Hall on Thursday,

January 15th. It proved very successful. The

Hall was quite full and the music and lantern slides

were very good. Mr. Scott, Principal of Seagoe P.E.

School, read the story "splendidly, A hearty vote of

thanks was passed to all who had helped. It was

proposed by Mr. M'C1ements, Superintendent of

Seagoe Morning Sunday School, and seconded by

Mr. R. Gracey. The proceeds were on behalf of

Edenderry Sunday School Prize Fund. We heartily

thank the Rector of Drumcree Parish for kindly

lending us the Parish lantern. Solos were sung by Miss

N Montgomery and Miss Louie Dermott.

Drumgor Sunday School.

A very pleasant evening was spent by the Sunday

School Teachers and children of Drurngor on Tuesday,

January 20th. There was a large gathering.

After tea, games were engaged in with great heartiness.

"The Farmer wants a wife" and "The Grand

Old Duke of York" were the favourites. During a

break in the programme gramophone selections were

played and some songs were nicely sung. Towards

the close of the evening a presentation of a tea set was

made to Miss Agnes Guy on her resignation of the

Superintendence of Drumgor Sunday School. Mr.

Dermott said how much they had appreciated the

good work done by Miss Guy. The Rector, in making

the presentation, thanked Miss Guy for her help in

the Sunday School work of the Parish and expressed

his sense of the loss sustained by her resignation of

her post as Superintendent of Drumgor, where she

had accomplished so much' excellent work. Prizes

then distributed to the successful children by

Mrs. Dermott, on the invitation of the Rector. Mr.

and Mrs. Johnston Robinson were specially thanked

for their kind interest in the School.

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Seagoe in the States.

Miss Margaret Moffett, daughter of Mrs. Maria

Moffett, of Portadown, Ireland, was married on

Thanksgiving morning at 9.30 to William Ford, son

of Mr. and Mrs. William Ford, 9 .Joseph Street,

Portadown. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.

Stuart Neill at St. Mary Episcopal Church, South

Manchester, U.S.A. The bride was attended by Miss

Charlotte Dowd, of 35 Chestnut Street, cousin of the

bridegroom. The best man was Mr. Arthur Ford.

The bride wore a gown of cream coloured bridal

satin and lace, made princess style, with hat and

slippers of moire satin to match. She carried a

bridal bouquet of large white chrysanthemums and

pompoms. The bridesmaid was attired in a light

blue satin princess style gown, with hat and pumps

of moile satin to match. She carried an arm bouquet

of large yellow chrysanthemums and pink and

white pompoms. A reception for the bridal party

and members of the immediate families living in

town was held at the home of the bridegroom's aunt,

Mrs. Anna Hopfner, of 35 Chestnut Street. The

bride's gift to her bridesmaid was a large crystal

and pearl necklace. The bridegroom's gift to his

best man was a gold cigarette case. Mr. and Mrs.

Ford will occupy their newly furnished home at 281

Church Street, South Manchester, U.S.A.

[We heartily congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Ford and

wish them much prosperity and blessing.]

Prize Distributions-

The following dates have been arranged for

Prize Distributions in our Sunday Schools:—

Feb. 5th, Thursday—Bocombra, at 7.30 p.m.

Feb. 6th, Friday—Hacknahay, at 7 p.m.

Feb. 10th, Tuesday Levaghery, at 7.30 p.m.

Feb. 13th, Friday—Carne, at 7.30 p.m.

Feb. 16th, Monday—Seagoe, at 7.30 p.m.

Feb. 17th, Tuesday—Edenderry, at 7.30 p.m.

Our Magazine.

January number had a great sale and many

expressions of admiration have been heard at the

attractiveness of the new cover. A good proof of

the demand for the Magazine is that several of those

who had got copies had to sell them over again to

those who could not get a copy.

Confirmation.

We would remind Parishioners of the Confirmation

which will be held (D.v.) in Seagoe Parish

Church by the Lord Bishop of Down on Thursday,

June 25th, at 8 p.m. The Rite of Confirmation existed

in the days of the Apostles (see Acts viii., 17)

and has ever since been practised by the Church.

The Service of Confirmation is beautiful and most

impressive. You will find the Office for Confirmation

in your Prayer Book immediately after the Baptismal

Services.

Our Advertisers.

We welcome to our advertising columns several

newcomers. The Magazine is an excellent medium

for helping sales. It circulates in all quarters and

is never torn up as so many other advertising sheets

are. The advertisements are always printed with

care in clear type, and they are always limited in

number. We have often been asked to give extra

space for advertisements but have declined to do so

because if advertisements increase beyond a due

proportion they are not read. We ask our readers to

study carefully our advertisement columns and to

purchase their goods from the firms which advertise

You will get the best of value. When you are given

your order it is well to say “I saw your interesting

advertisement in Seagoe Parish Magazine, and it

made up my mind that 1 would purchase my goods

here." Readers should remember that if it were not

for the support which we get from those who advertise

in our columns the Magazine could not be carried on.

Every copy of the Magazine costs four

pence to publish and it is only because of our advertisements

that we can sell it for twopence.

A Bequest to Seagoe.

By a Trust Deed executed by the late Mr. George

Sherman Lennan, of Ballymore House, Tandragee

a most generous Bequest has been made to four

Parishes in this neighbourhood, of which one is the

Parish of Seagoe. Mr. Lennan's intention was to

have an Orphanage for ten girls, first preference

being given to members of the Church of Ireland

residing in the five Parishes of Seagoe, Portadown,

Mullavilly, Drumcree and Tanderagee. He left to

this object his beautiful house at Ballymore with its

lovely gardens and 22 acres of land. He also bequeathed

for this object a magnificent collection of

Venetian and Bohemian glass, also a French clock

or most artistic design, and a grandfather clock

which was exhibited at the great Glasgow Exhibition

of 1887 and is certainly one of the finest clocks of its

Kind ever made. In addition to the above he left

for the upkeep of the orphans a considerable sum

of invested capital amounting to several thousand.

pounds. The property was left to the Diocesan

Trustees for the Diocese of Armagh, and the Rectors

of the five Parishes are to form the Board of Governors.

Mr. Lennan was a man of cultured taste

and his house at Ballymore contains a splendid

collection of pictures and works of art by leading

artists. The furniture is mostly Sheraton and of

great value. Mr. Lennan began life as a weaver in

a local factory and migrating to Glasgow joined the

shipyards at Whiteinch. In his later years he came

back to his native country. He was of a most kind

and generous disposition and seems to have been

specially interested in this Parish of Seagoe. It is

uncertain whether the amount bequeathed by Mr.

Lennan will be sufficient for the upkeep Of the

Orphanage, but no doubt Mr. Lennan's charitable

intentions will be carried out as far as possible.

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Seagoe Parish Almanac.

This pretty Almanac is now sold out and we regret

that some who wished to get it have been unable

to secure a copy. We hope that those who have

it will read the nice verse for each day. It will

a help to you in your daily life.

New Houses in Seagoe.

Eighteen houses in groups of two each are in course

of erection along Seagoe Road and the adjoining

Lurgan Road. The whole appearance of the place

has changed. The houses are two stories in height

and of neat design. Many of them are already occupied.

Death of Mr. John Montgomery.

It is with feelings of deep regret that we announce

the death of Mr. John Montgomery, which took place

on January 16th at his residence in Levaghery. Mr.

Montgomery had taken a leading place in our Parish

life for more than half a century. He was Churchwarden

on several occasions and was a member of

Select Vestry for forty years. His heart was in Seagoe,

and the welfare of the Parish was his first consideration.

He has passed to his Eternal Rest at a ripe

old age. We express our sincere sympathy with his

bereaved relatives, especially with Miss Sarah and

Miss Dinah Montgomery. The funeral on Sunday,

January 18th, was largely attended. The Rector conducted

the Service and in an address in the Church

referred to the loss sustained by the Parish. Members

of the Select Vestry bore the coffin from the

church. A wreath from the Select Vestry was among

the many wreaths sent.

Sympathy.

We desire to express our sympathy with the

families of the late Mr. W. J. Kilpatrick and Mr. W.

M'Murray and Miss M. J. Webb, who had resided

many years in the Parish and were well known

many among us. The death of Mr. William

Hamilton, of Upper Seagoe, removes one who though

not connected with Seagoe Church was a near neighbour.

His death removes a familiar figure from our

neighbourhood and we offer his relatives our sympathy in their bereavement.

Death of Rev. W. J. Connor.

Many among us will regret to hear of the death

Dec. 6th, 1930, of the Rev. W. J. Connor, who had

only recently refired from his life long ministerial

work in Canada. Mr. Connor spent some weeks in

Portadown last year and preached twice in Edenderry

Parochial Hall. He was a frequent visitor at

Seagoe Rectory and we all enjoyed his pleasant

friendship. His death occurred quite suddenly from

a paralytic stroke in the street of Worthing, in

Sussex, where he had been staying. Mr. Connor was

a native of Seagoe Parish and from a humble

beginning worked his way through College and was

eventually ordained. A strange coincidence was the

equally sudden death of the Rev. D. Galway, of Glasgow,

announced in our last issue, which took place

just two days before Mr. Connor's death on Dec. 4th

while visiting in his Parish.

Parish Register for January.

Marriage

Uprichard and Reid—.January 7th, Jollil Uprichard, of Ballynaghey, Parish of Knocknamuckley, to

Elilily Reid, Of Edenderry.

Burials.

M'Knight—January 3rd, Joseph M'Knight, of Ballinacor.

Webb—.January 7th, Mary .1ane Webb, of Knockmena, aged 54.

Kilpatrick—January 14th, William John Kilpatrick, of Upper Seagoe, aged 76.

Montgomery—January 18th, John Montgomery, of Levaghery, aged 85.

M'Murray—.January 25th. William James M'Murray, of Ballygargan, aged 62.

Chambers—Dec. 8th, '1930, Jane Chambers, of Belfast, formerly of Edenderry.

Seagoe Mothers' Union.

The members of the Mothers' Union will (D.v.)

meet in Seagoe School on Tuesday, Feb. 10th, at 7.30 p.m.

A most enjoyable social was held in

Seagoe School on Tuesday, January 13th. The attendance

was very large. After a splendid tea, the

President, Mrs. Twinem, of Lylo, took the chair. Mrs.

Scott had very kindly prepared a most attractive

programme of action songs and recitations by the

children attending Seagoe School. A very touching

item was the Hymn " Jesus tender Shepherd, hear me, "

sung by the children as a prayer, kneeling.

While the hymn was being sung all present remained

standing.

Seagoe C.L.B.

Over 70 lads of the Seagoe C.L.B. and Training

Corps attended Evening Prayer in St. Mark's Church,

Armagh, on Sunday, January 11th. The Rev. F. M.

Meeran preached. The Brigade travelled there in

two, special 'buses. The Bagpipe band is progressing

well hopes soon to have a march out.

Seagoe G.F.S.

The G.F.S., which meets in Seagoe School each

Monday at 7.30 has had a very successful month.

Nurse Taylor continues her interesting and useful

health talks. The Rector gave an address on "How

we got our Bible" on Monday, January 4th. Thirty

three of tile members journeyed by 'bus to Lurgan on

Tuesday, January 27th, to attend a combined G.F.S.

meeting addressed by Mrs. Shannon, of Dublin. Mrs.

Shannon gave a fine address, which was appreciated by the members.

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE.

The Parish Social

How can we describe the great Parish social which

was held in Seagoe School on Thursday evening,

January 29th. It was undoubtedly one of the greatest

gatherings ever held in the Parish. There was seating

accommodation for 450 at the tea tables, as well

as two counters for The overflow. The three rooms

were packed with parishioners. 40 splendid teapots

were to be seen on one side table. The tea was just

like the homemade brew. It was made separately in

each teapot. The cakes were beyond description for

richness and variety. Everyone was in the best of

humour. Ballinacor rubbed shoulders with Knock

and Edenderry with Drumgor. The rooms were

prettily decorated, and our kind friend, Mr. Hazelton,

had fitted up a wonderful electric gramophone, which

during teatime discoursed sweet music in each room.

After tea, the Rector took the chair, a hymn was

sung (No. 424) and then a programme of music,

kindly arranged by Mr. T. H. Wilson, our veteran

organist, was performed. The following kindly

assisted—Messrs. A. Wiison, D. Turkington, D. Murray.

S. Robinson, Misses Anderson Mrs. Scott, Miss Kirby,

Miss M'Broorn and Miss Montgomery. Mr. S. Robinson

accompanied throughout with good effect. During a

break in the programme the Rector called

the Rev. Canon Taylor, Rector of Lisburn Cathedral

and a former Curate of Seagoe, to give his address

Canon Taylor was received with great applause. His

stirring words found an echo in the hearts of many

present when he told them to dig deep, to pull

together and to press forward. At the end of the

programrne the Rev. W. F. Hayes, Curate of Seagoe

expressed his enjoyment of the evening and his

interest in the parish. A hearty vote of thanks was

passed to all who had helped, especially to Canon

Taylor, Mr. Hazelton, Mr. T. H. Wilson, and a specially

cordial reference was made to Mr. John H

Twinem, to whose untiring efforts the success of the

evening was mainly due. The vote was proposed

by the Rector's Churchwarden, Mr. W. J. England

and seconded by Mr. Gilbert Price, People's

Churchwarden. The vote was passed with acclamation.

The meeting closed with the singing of the

Doxology and with the Benediction, pronounced by

Canon Taylor.

AIR-VIEW OF SEAGOE.

This view of Seagoe was taken from a height of 500 feet and includes both Old

and New Seagoe. The present Church, built in 1816 with its square tower, is in

the near foreground. The fine East Window of the Church shows out well.

Opposite the Church are seen the School buildings, erected in 1859. Cattle are

grazing in the field behind the Church. and some cocks of hay mark out the

Grove Field. Old Seagoe Graveyard comes out very clearly. Here in that

sacred acre lie the mortal remains of countless generations of Seagoe folk, The

ruined walls of the Old Church can be distinctly traced as well as each separate

grave. The recently erected Lodge is seen at the entrance to the Graveyard.

In the upper right-hand corner of the picture Seagoe Cottage is seen at the

junction of Church Lane and Seagoe Road. In the top left hand corner the G N.R.

line is seen as it passes between the Church and the Glebe. The deep shadows

cast by the trees are noticeable, The photograph was taken on an autumn

afternoon.

SERVICES

THE PARISH CHURCH.

HOLY COMMUNION—1st Sunday after Morning

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

Festivals.

HOLY Saturday of Month at 3 p.m.,

and during any Service in the Parish Church.

if 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 thank-

offering. (See Book of Common Prayer.)

MORNING PRAYER—Sundays and Chief Festivals

8 p.m. during Advent and Lent

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 8 p.m.

CLASSES,

ADULT CLASSES--Sundays at 10 a.m.

For Men—Edenderry. For Women—Seagoe

School.

SUNDAY SCHOOLS—10 a.m. Edenderry parochial

Hall and Seagoe School. 3 p.m. Seagoe, Edenderry

Parochial Hall, Levaghery, Hacknahay

Carne, Drumgor.

Mothers' Union—2nd Tuesday of each month.

DAY SCHOOL—seagoe, 9-30 a.m. Principal—Mr.

R. Scott.