January 1914

JANUARY 1914. NINTH YEAR No 1

Seagoe Parish Magazine.

1814-1914.

Photo by Moffett.

This is the Centenary year of the present Parish Church. The above Photograph

represents the interesting Date Stone. The initials on the stone are those of the Rector

and Curate in 1814 when the Church was built. The letters " S.B." stand for the Very

Rev. Stewart Blacker, then Dean of Emly and Rector and Vicar of Seagoe, " R.O."

being the initials of the Rev. Richard Olpherts, then Curate of Seagoe. The stone is a

fine sandstone and the figures and lettering are very neatly carved Before the building

of the present Chancel the stone was placed above the east window on the outside of the

Church. It is now built into the wall on the right hand side of the tower.

Services.

HOLY COMMUNION.

1st Sunday, after Morning Prayer; 3rd Sunday,

at 8 a.m., and on the Chief Festivals.

HOLY BAPTISM.

1st 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 thankoffering. (See Book of Common Prayer.)

MORNING PRAYER.

Sundays and Chief Festivals at 11-30 a.m.

EVENING PRAYER.

Sundays at 7 p.m. ; also in Drumgor and Tamnificarbet at same hour.

Classes & Schools.

ADULT CLASSES.

Sunday at 10 a.m.

For Men—Recreation Rooms, Edenderry and Seagoe Orange Hall.

For Women — Recreation Rooms, Edenderry and Seaeoe School.

Week-night Bible Classes for Men are held

during Winter in Carbet, Drumgor, Hackuahay.

SUNDAY SCHOOLS.

10 a.m —Edenderry Parochial Hall' and Seagoe School.

3 p.m.—Seagoe, Edenderry Parochial Hall, Recreation Rooms (for infants), Levaghery, Hacknahay, Carne.

3-30 p.m.—Drumgor.

DAY SCHOOLS.

Seagoe, 9-30 a,m.— PRIN —Mr. S. R. Chambers.

Hacknahay, 9-45 —PRIN.-—Miss B. C. Chambers.

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Seagoe Parish Magazine

JANUARY, 1914,

19 14.

A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR

READERS !

We begin this month

the Ninth Volume of " Seagoe Parish

Magazine, ' and this number is the

97th since it was first published in

January, 1906. The past year has in

many respects been the most successful of

all. There has been a greater demand

than ever before, and practically every copy of

the 350 copies published each month was sold

within the week of publication.

Our new cover should be of great interest to all

who are attached either by residence or affectionate

regard to Seagoe Parish. There is no one now alive

who worshipped in the Old Church, . and the one

hundredth anniversary of the building of the present

Church should be a notable event in our Parish life.

The Church was not opened for worship until 1816,

although the Foundation Stone was laid in 1814.

We hope that all the Parishioners of Seagoe will help

to mark the Centenary of their Parish Church by a

regular attendance at the services held within its

walls.

The Beehive Bazaar.

The long-expected Bazaar was held in the Town

Hall on Thursday, December 11th, 1913. The

opening ceremony at 3-30 p.m. was gracefully

performed by Mrs. Atkinson, of Crow Hill. There was

a large attendance at the opening and throughout

the afternoon and evening, and before closing time

came all the goods had been sold. The following is

a Statement of the Receipts from Sale and Cards

issued by the Hon, Sec. and Treas., Mr. W. R. Atkinson.

BAZAAR 11th December, 1913

Re c e i p t s .

Door £5 11 3 Postage ￡0 9 6 1/2

Refreshment . . 5 2 7 Portadown News 2 2 2

Toy Stall 2 18 Express 0 5 0

Cake do, 3 19 10 Bill Poster 0 8 0

Poultry do. 7 4 4 Hire of Town Hall 1 19 0

Farm Produce do 7 12 3 Hire of Stalls.. 0 10 0

Sweet do. 2 15 1 Hire of Guns .. 0 5 0

Work do. 14 5 9 Sundries 1 2 8

Bran Dip 0 1 ½

Japanese and Barrow 4 7 2 ½ ￡7 1 4 ½

￡54 16 0

Expenses 7 1 ½

Total Receipts.. ￡61 17 4 ½ d

Received per

Collecting Cards ￡115 0 0

COLLECTING CARDS.

QUEEN BEES

Mrs. Martin ￡7 11 3

Mrs. James Twinen 10 0 0

Mrs. C. J. Collins 38 9 11

Miss Monroe }

Miss Calvert 15 0 0

Mrs. J. G Gracey 6 1 11

Mrs Joseph Murray 4 12 7

Mrs. Thos. R. Reid 13 12 7 ½

Miss Wilson 15 1 10

￡110 9 3 ½

Per Mrs. Grimshaw 0 14 0

￡111 3 31/2

Collected but not

returned yet 4 0 0

￡115 3 3 ½

We heartily thank all who so readily helped to

make the Bazaar and the Card Collection a success

If any Cards or Subscriptions have not been handed

in, the Hon Sec. will gladly receive them as soon as

possible

PARISH REGISTER FOR DEC.

Marriages.

" Signifying unto us the mystical union that is betwixt Christ and His Church.

England and Livingstone—December 31 st, in St. Mark's Church, Nicholas England,

of Ballymacrandle, to Edith Livingstone, of Portadown.

Cloughley and Callison —January 7th, William Cloughley, Portadown,

to Margaret Callison, Edenderry.

Burials.

" What I do thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know hereafter. "

Watson—December 4th, Joseph L. Watson Killicomaine, aged 40 years.

Collins—December 10th, Charles J. Collins, Edenderry, aged 59 years.

Stewart—December 11th, William Stewart, Kernan, aged 69 years.

Lyness—January 7th, 1914, Robert Lyness, Carne, aged 80 years.

Offertories.

" Seek ye first the Kingdom, of God and His Righteousness."

Sunday—Mornings £3 18 7

Evenings 1 11 3

Week-days 0 5 0

Christmas Day, £4 2 7

Total, £9 17 5

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE

Death of Mr, Charles J. Collins.

It is with deep regret we record the death of Mr.

Charles John Collins which took place at his

residence in Bridge Street, on Monday, December

8th, after a brief illness. Mr. Collins was most

highly respected in Seagoe Parish, his gentle

disposition and

readiness to help

in every good

work had drawn

to him the

affectionate regard of all who

knew him. He

had held office of

high responsibility in the

Parish; and at

his death was a

member of the

Select Vestry.

In the year 1910

he was Rector's

Churchwarden,

and had also

acted as Collector of Sustentation

THE LATE MR. CHAS. J. COLLINS.

Edenderry. He filled for a considerable time

the position of Superintendent of Levaghery Sunday

School. He will be much missed in the Parish. It

will be hard to fill his place. On Wednesday,

December 10th, his remains were interred in Seagoe

graveyard. The funeral was very largely attended

the members of the Select Vestry of Seagoe walked

at each side of the hearse, and the Members of the

Masonic Lodge, to which Mr. Collins belonged, led

the procession. The sincere sympathy of all the

Parishioners is extended to Mrs Collins, and our

earnest prayer that she may be - supported and

strengthened by Divine grace in her sad affliction.

Sympathy.

Death has "been very busy in our midst this month.

On December 2nd, Joseph Leathem Watson, of

Killicomaine, was called to his Eternal Rest at the

early age of 40 years.- He was very popular with

everyone, for his bright and happy manner. As

a porter at the station he was well known to the

public, and his comrades of the G.N R. lament

his early death. He leaves a widow and three young

children, for whom deep sympathy is expressed.

An aged parishioner has just been removed from

our midst by death. Robert Lyness, at a ripe old age,

and much respected by all who knew him, has been

summoned into Eternity. In old days he had been

an intimate friend of Archdeacon Saurin, of whom he

had many interesting and amusing anecdotes to

relate' Throughout his long life he was most

industrious, and to the very end displayed that

independence of character and sterling adhesion to

principle, which had marked his whole career. We

offer our sincere condolence to all the members

of his family

Church Improvements,

During December a very important improvement

has been carried out in the Parish Church by the

insertion of "three ventilators in .the roof. They can

be opened or closed at will, and being inserted on the

slope of the roof do not alter the outward appearance

For the insertion of the ventilators it was necessary to

cut through several of the roof beams. These beams

are Of the best oak, and are proof of the fine

materials used in the construction of the present

church. Another improvement. is the effort now

being made to exclude damp from the walls of the

Church. A coating of " Ironite " has been suggested

by Mr. Hobart, the architect, and although the

patches look ugly just now, when ,the material dries

and the walls are re-coloured its advantage will

be seen.

The Sunday School

During December Examinations were held by the

clergy in most of the Sunday Schools. The answering

was very fair, and proved that the teaching

efficiency of our schools improving. These schools

are now divided into Primary, Middle, and Senior

grades. No prizes will be awarded this year, for

mere attendance at Sunday School,

Church Attendance and Proficiency at the Examination

and during the year will. be, taken into account

In the past the number of Prizes awarded has been

much too large, but those ,who receive them now will

have the satisfaction of knowing that they have Won

them by strenuous work.

New Church Attendance Cards have been issued somewhat different

in form from last year's.

Seagoe Literary Society.

The Literary Society had two interesting meetings

in December before adjourning over the Christmas

Holidays On Monday, December 2nd, Mr. W. M.

Clow, J.P., gave a fine Lecture on Some Elements

of Success."' A vigorous Debate on " Strikes " was

held on December 9th, and resulted in a vote against

this form of Trade unrest. A Literary Causerie

entitled " An 'Evening with Wordsworth," occupied

the attention of the members on December 16th. A

very useful discussion of the Poet's works took place,

the Society thereby justifying its title to be a Literary

Society. The programme for the Session is now in

the hands of the members and contains many items

of great interest. On January 13th the Rev. H. E.

Rennison, Curate of Drumcree, is reading paper on

" The Turks in Europe," and on January 20th

Musical Conversazione is to be held.

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE.

Hymns for January.

Sing ye to the Lord."

4th M. 90 ii), 93, 507. E. 512, 96, 97, 510, 95

11th —M. 515, 105, 101,514. E. 102. 513,103, 511, 70.

18th —M. 467, 516, 541,472. E. 275, 254, 277, 337, 542.

25th —M. 388, 466, 330, 543 E. 257, 236, 276, 14, 400

Church Attendance Cards.

Fourth Quarter.

EDENDERRY SUNDAY ECHOOL.

1st Rank and Gold Seal, 65. Annie Walker, 65 ;

May Best, 65 ; Sarah Walker, 65 ; Agnes Johnston,

65. 1st Rank, 60—65. Maggie Rainey, 63. 2nd

Rank, 55—60. Sarah Martin, 59 ; Jeannie Dawson,

56 ; Emma Best, 56 ; Sarah Coulter, 56 ; Mollie Cof,

55. 3rd Rank, 50—55. Hannah Johnston, 54 ;

sam Magee, 59 , Bella Magee, .52 ; Wm. H. Best, 52;

Eddie Crawford, 52 ; Mary Crawford, $3 ; Annie Cox,

50 4th Rank, 45—50. Christina Flannigan, 49 ;

Jemima Matchett, 48 ; Willie Best, 48 ; Sarah Malcomson, 46 ; Wm. Coulter, 46.

SEAGOE SUNDAY SCHOOL

1st Rank and Gold Seal, 65. May Best, 65 Mary

J. Atkinson, 65 ; Isabella Best, 65. Isb Rank, 60—65.

2nd Rank, 55—60. Herbert

Caroline Magee, 61.

Magee, 57, 3rd Rank, 50—55. Eliza M'Cormick,

54; Minnie M 'Cormick, 53 ; Rebecca Turkington, 52;

Maggie Mathers, 52; Bella M'Kerr, 51. 4th Rank,

45—50 Minnie Hara, 48.

Band of Hope,

The weekly meeting of the Band of Hope was held

in the Edenderry Parochial Hall, on Friday evening

December 12th. The Rector presided, and there was a

very large attendance. The following programme was

gone through and was much appreciated by all

present '——Chorus by Band of Hope Choir ; Recitation,

Emily Cox ; Double Duet, Evelyn West, Cecily Beer,

Christina Flannigan and Edith Haire ; Recitation,

Edith Haire; Dialogue,Sigmng On," Maggie

Rainey and Minnie Watson ; Chorus, Band of Hope

Choir ; Recitation, Cicely Beer ; Chorus, Band of Hope

Choir; Recitation, May Best ; Solo, Evelyn West ;

Solo, Sarah Coulter ; Dialogue, Sarah Martin, Molly

Cox, Sam Magee and Willie Cox. During an interval

'in the programme a Blackboard Temperance Talk

'was given by the Rev. G. Bloomer. The Chairman

expressed his thankfulness to Mrs. Stevenson for

training the Band of Hope Choir and for playing the

accompaniments. The meeting closed with the

Benediction, pronounced by the Rector. The next

meeting will (D. V.) be held on Friday, January 23rd,

1914.

The Municipal Elections

We notice that two of the candidates at the

approaching Election on Thursday, January 15th,

are Seagoe men—Mr. James Twinem, at present

holding the position of Rector's Churchwarden, and

Mr. David Rock, who has been frequently elected to

the Select Vestry, and also at present acts as

collector of the Sustentation Fund, and is Sidesman

in Seagoe Church. Both candidates are

prominent citizens of Portadown, and no better men

could be got for Municipal work, It is of the

utmost importance that those elected to the

Council should be men of sterling character, who

will, without fear or favour, direct the affairs of

Portadown in the best interests of its inhabitants.

We believe that both these candidates fulfil this

qualification, and we hope they will receive the votes

of their fellow-townsmen.

ITEMS,

Mr. W. Best, People's Churchwarden, has kindly

presented the Date Stone for the new Class Room in

Seagoe School.

Owing to the fact that the new Class Room was

not quite finished it was found impossible to have the

Opening Ceremony on January 5th.

Portadown Station is being rapidly dismantled

prior to re-roofing.

The Rev. W. T. Grey will soon be with us again.

He leaves Japan for Ireland on January 10th. We

hear rumours of his approaching marriage to an

English lady resident in Tokyo, Japan.

We are glad to announce that Mrs. MacMullan, of

Drumgor, who has at all times been such a willing

helper in the Parish, is slowly recovering from her

recent illness; and we hope shortly to see her

able to go about as usual.

The Rev James Mackenzie, of Blue Ridge Summit,

Pa., U,S.A., has been given charge of an additional

district, by the Bishop of Harrisburg.

Those who require copies of the Parish Almanac

should get them without delay, A few remain over.

Mr. James Holmes, of Killycomaine, sailed for

South Africa in the s.s " Runic" on Friday,

January 9th.

The subject of study tor the Sunday morning

Bible Classes for 1914 is " The Christian Year,"

The programme is now ready. New membcrs

should join without, delay.

We hear rumours of a big Parochial Soiree to be

held in Seagoe School early in February; to

inaugurate the new schoolroom. Seagoe School

could now accommodate 500 persons at a Social

evening.

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE.

A most interesting programme has been arranged

for the Literary Society's Conversazione in Edenderry

Hall, on Tuesday evening, January 20th.

Tickets, Sixpence each.

We invite our readers to patronise the Firms who

so kindly help us by their advertisements. Several

new firms advertise m our columns this year.

Magazine distributors are asked to kindly make up

the sums due on the Magazine, so that accounts may

be paid up to the end of 1913.

On Sunday, January 11th, collections will be

made for Missions at morning and evening service in

the Parish Church.

Mr. T. H. Wilson is again able to preside at the

organ. During his illness Mr. McClatchey kindly

took his place.

OLD SEAGOE NOTES.

The First Baptism in Seagoe New Church, 1816.

The first baptism in Seagoe New Church took

place on June 3rd, 1816, when the following

children were baptized—

Dinah, daughter of John and Rebecca Gracey.

John, son of Thomas and Jane Watson.

William, son of John and Mary Rusk.

The First Marriage in Seagoe New Church 1816.

The First Marriage in the present Church was

solemnised by Licence on July 14, 1816, between

James Ewing of Armagh, and Anne Watson, of Seagoe.

Where was " Enachloisgy "? In last month's

" Old Seagoe Notes " we inserted an extract from

Bishop Reeves' " Antiquities," recording that in the

year 1444 Seagoe Parish was united to the Vicarage

of Enachloisgy. Bishop Reeves suggested that

Enachloisgy was Seapatrick or Banbridge. A further

examination of the name Enachloisgy suggests a

different interpretation. Enach " is the Irish for

" A Marsh," and is usually written nowadays in the

form " Annagh." If we write the name Annaghloisgy

it bears a close resemblance to the name of a townland

which formed part of Seagoe Parish up to 1874—the

Townland of Annaloist. The identity of the two

names is rendered almost quite certain from the fact

that there are still existing in the Townland of

Annaloist the ruins of an ancient Church and traces of

a burial ground. The ruins are situated about 1 ½

miles from Lurgan on Oxford Island, once an island

but now a promontory in Lough Neagh. The ruins

are known in the neighbourhood as Kilwilkie Glebe.

If, as we believe, Enachloisgy and Annaloist. are one

and the same place, the ancient history of Seagoe

Parish has been verified in an important particular,

and the curious and unwieldy shape of Old Seagoe

Parish is explained. Another question suggested by the

identity of the names is—Why was not Annaloist

united to Shankill (Lurgan) Parish instead of to

Seagoe, which was so far distant.

Seagoe Church 100 Years Ago. —This being

the Centenary of Seagoe Church, it is of interest to

learn what the Records say as to its beginning just

100 years ago. At a Vestry held March 31st, 1812,

a Committee was appointed for building the New

Church of the Parish of Seagoe. It consisted of the

following persons—Rev. Richard Olpherts, Captain

Woolsey, and Messrs. Robert Fivey, Woolsey Atkinson,

Wm. Overend, David Ruddle, Joseph Malcomson and

Tolerton Lutton. When it was decided to erect a

New Church it was found impossible to build a larger

edifice upon the old site—hallowed by its religious

use for centuries—because the graves had been

permitted to encroach upon the southern and western

sides of the Church, so that the earth was raised

several feet above the floor. A new site measuring

above two roods and thirteen perches in the adjoining

Townland of Upper Seagoe, and about 50 perches

distant, was granted by Lady Olivia Sparrow, acting

as Guardian for her son Robert Acheson St. John

Bernard Sparrow. The Deed of Conveyance is dated

March 2nd, 1814, and six days later at a Vestry held

on March 8th the unanimous consent of the Parishioners

was given to the change of site which was

finally confirmed by an order of the Privy Council on

June 21st, 1814.

Slightly anticipating this formal

authorisation, the Foundation Stone of the new

building was laid on Wednesday, June 1st, 1814, in

the 54th year of the Reign of King George the Third

The Churchwardens for 1814 were John Overend and

Wm. Gilpin. The Architect of the Church was Mr

J. Brownlee.

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