January 1933

JANUARY.

TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR.

1933

TWOPENCE

Heavenly Wisdom

How Happy is the man who hears

Instructions warning voice

And who celestial wisdom makes

His early only choice

For she has treasures greater far

Than east or west untold

And her reward is more secure

than is the gain of gold

In her right hand she holds to view

A length of happy years

And in her left the prize of fame

And honour bright appears

She guides the young with innocence

In pleasures path to tread

A crown of glory she bestows

Upon the hoary head

according as her labours rise

So her rewards increase

Her ways are ways of pleasantness

And all her paths are peace

Sarah Porters Sample

Seagoe School Aged 12

September 1833

100 years Ago.

This Sampler is of special interest. It was made in Seagoe School

100 years ago by a little girl named Sarah Porter, who lived in

Lower Seagoe. This little girl afterwards became Mrs. Andrew

Lutton, and died in Edenderry on September 8th, 1920, aged 100

years of age. She was born in 1820, and was Baptized on Sunday,

October 1st, 1820, in Seagoe Parish Church.

Seagoe Parish Magazine

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Seagoe Parish magazine.

JANUARY, 1933.

A very happy new year to all our Readers at

home and abroad

HEAVENLY WISDOM.

[We print here the instructive and interesting verses contained in Mrs. Andrew

Lutton's Sampler, a photograph of which appears on our front cover. We hope that

many will learn them by heart. They speak to us from a long distant past and were

taught to the children in Seagoe School 100 years ago.]

How happy is the man who hears

Instruction's warning voice,

And who celestial wisdom makes

His early only choice.

For she has treasures greater far

Than east or west unfold,

And her reward is more secure

Than is the gain of gold.

In her right hand she holds to view

A length of happy years,

And in her left the prize of fame,

And honour bright appears.

She guides the young with innocence,

In pleasure's path to tread,

A crown of glory she bestows

Upon the hoary head.

According as her labours rise

So her rewards increase,

Her ways are ways of pleasantness,

And all her paths are peace.

Sarah Porter's Sampler,

Seagoe School, aged 12.

September, 1833.

CLERGY :

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.

A Note on Samplers.

Perhaps some of our readers have got samplers

and if so they ought to take care of them

and treasure them. They are, getting very few

in number, but is is wonderful how well some

of them have been preserved. At the time when

little Sarah Porter made her Sampler Seagoe

School was held in the old school beside Old

Seagoe Graveyard.

The School was a rectangular thatched building and was situated in

the plot of ground known as the School Park.

It was 40 ft. long by 20 wide. It had large

metal framed windows with small panes. Some

of these windows can still be seen built into

neighbouring buildings. The narrow end of the

building was towards the road, and the teacher

had two residence rooms in the front part of the

School. The building then existing had been

erected by the Rev. Arthur Fforde, Vicar of

Seagoe, in the year 1740. The School was put

under the Church Education Society when that

Society was formed in the year 1812. A lady,

expert in making Samplers, was employed by

the Society to instruct the Teachers in the art

of Samplering and that is how Samplers came

to be made in Seagoe School. It is worth noting

how very carefully the Sampler is made. There

is no mistake in the lettering or spelling although

there are many difficult words. The intricate

border is most carefully and neatly stitched and

the two pots with flowers are very well de-

signed. The first two lines of the third verse

had in Mrs. Lutton's case a prophetic and

pathetic significance—

In her right hand she holds to view

A length of happy years.

Mrs. Lutton experienced the truth of these lines

for after an honourable and well-spent life she

passed into Eternity at the great age of 100 years.

The photograph of the Sampler was

made by Mr. W. J. Moffett, of Edenderry. In

its clearness of detail the photograph reflects

the fineness of Mr. Moffett's work.

The Magazine.

We enter with this number on the 28th year

of publication. All copies of the Magazine are

sold each month and many copies are passed

on to the ends of the earth. We would like to

hear from some of our readers how their copy

circulates. We know of one copy which is first

read in Portadown, then sent to West Meath,

and then sent to the United States, and perhaps

it goes even further. Next month's issue will

contain our advertisements newly set. We

have carried on into this issue last year's advertisements.

New Church Ground.

A boundary wall and pillars are being erected

at the new plot of ground beside the Church.

The laying out of the ground will, it is hoped,

be undertaken in the near future as an extension

of the present Churchyard.

Concert at Carne.

Tickets, 1/- each, are now on sale for a Grand

Concert in Carne Church Hall on Thursday,

January 12th, at 8 p.m. The proceeds are on

behalf of the repair of the Hall, which is much

needed. Secure your ticket without delay.

The Parish Almanac.

Get your Parish Almanac without delay. They

are on sale, price 2d, throughout the Parish, or

may be had from Mr. Vance, 23 Bridge Street,

Portadown.

Old Seagoe Notes,

Extract from a Sermon preached in Seagoe

Parish Church by Archdeacon Saurin in 1863 :—

Heb. xi., 13, " These all died in faith, not

having received the promises, but having seen

them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and

embraced them, and confessed that they were

strangers and pilgrims on the earth. "

Among the various pleas which have from

time to time been urged against the. necessity

of believing all the doctrines of Christianity is

that of the difference of opinion which has existed

upon them from its first promulgation. Many

men of the most, eminent learning have looked

upon some of the most important doctrines of

the Gospel as points of controversy. Why

unlearned be expected to entertain a faith respecting

these things which those who ought to understand

them better do not appear to exercise?

Alas! my friends, the fact is true, but the inference

is not so. God is made known to us

not through worldly wisdom, but by His own

revelation. Canst thou, by searching find out

God? was the pious truth that Zophar spake

to Job, and experience has proved to us that

there is as much knowledge of the human

heart in the remark as of God's mysterious dealings.

The pride of intellect has from age to age

stood in the way of the humble, childlike spirit

of faith and the words of inspiration are as applicable

now as when they were uttered three

thousand years ago. Vain man would be wise

though man be born like a wild ass's colt. The

learned Pharisee and the deep-read Scribe could

not, with all their knowledge of the prophecies

perceive the identity of Jesus of Nazareth with

their promised Messiah; the mighty works

which were done before their eyes served only

to harden them in unbelief and to drive them

to seek for an explanation in the supposed

agency of witchcraft whilst the common people

heard him gladly. And Christ magnified the

wisdom of that decree by which the gracious

designs of the Almighty were hidden from the

wise and prudent but were revealed unto babes.

In every age there has been a tendency amongst

the learned to be wise above that which is

written, forgetting the Apostle's counsel. If

any man among you seemeth to be wise in this

world let him become a fool that he may be

wise, for the wisdom of this world is foolishness

with God, for it is written, He taketh the wise

in their own craftiness, and again, the Lord

knoweth the thoughts of the wise that they are

vain. O! no, my friends, the doubts and controversies

of the learned and worldly wise should

be no stumbling block to him who is content to

walk by faith and not by sight. It is written

says St. Paul, I will destroy the wisdom of the

wise and will bring to nothing the understanding

of the prudent. It was in the spirit of Prophecy

that the Apostle wrote, knowing that

worldly knowledge untempered by Christian

humility, so far from creating within us a spirit

of pious faith, has in general quite a contrary

effect. It suggests difficulties and speculation

upon the simple records of the Scriptures;

loves to start new theories, to put commonly

received opinions into new lights without first

ascertaining from the only sure authority whether

the old interpretation be not the best

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE.

Christmas in Seagoe.

The Services held on Christmas Day were

well attended. The Church had been decorated

with palms and evergreens. The musical portions

of the Services were rendered with heart

and voice by a large choir. Maunder's Christmas

Anthem, " Christians awake! Salute the

Happy Morn" was beautifully sung and seemed

to greatly impress the worshippers present. The

solos were sung by Mr. David Murray and Miss

Montgomery. The Rector preached at Morning

Prayer, and the Rev. W. F. Hayes at the Evening

Service. The offerings at all the Services

were on behalf of the Poor Fund of the Parish.

Playground Competition.

A well-contested playground competition was

held in the School grounds last month. The

theme was " Scotchy" or Hop-scotch, and it was

well won by a junior, Nelson Hall.

Prize Distribution,

During January and February the annual

Prize Distributions will be held in our Sunday

Schools. There are now no less than nine Sunday

Schools in the Parish, two held at 10 a.m.

Sunday mornings in Edenderry Parochial

all and in Seagoe School, and seven held on

each Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the following

centres—Seagoe, Edenderry Carne, Drumgor,

Levaghery, Bocombra and Hacknahay.

The dates fixed for the Prize Distributions will

be announced beforehand in each Sunday School

when arranged.

The New Envelopes.

The new books of Weekly Freewill Offering

envelopes have arrived and are being distributed

by Mr. Moses Gilpin, Hon. Sec. , and by Miss

Atkinson.

The books are very compact and

neat and contain in print on each envelope useful

advice for contributors. We regret the delay in

circulating the books, which was due to

the printers in England not forwarding them at

the appointed time. We hope each possessor of

the Envelopes will bring them to the Service in

the Parish Church each Sunday when they come

to worship in God's House of Prayer.

It was in aid of Cornelius in the Book of the Acts of the

Apostles " Thy prayers and thine alms have

come up for a memorial before God." Giving is

Part of Worship. This year, which begins on

Sunday, should be a year of special Sunday

worship. Perhaps someone who reads this will

determine that, God helping them, they will

attend Service every Sunday during 1933 in the

Parish Church.

Seagoe P.E. School.

On Thursday, Dec. 22nd, the School broke up

for the Christmas holidays. When School hours

were over the children assembled in the large

Schoolroom, when a most interesting programme

of music and recitations was performed. It was

conducted by Miss Matchett and reflected great

credit on her musical teaching. Every item

was well done and the sweet, clear voices of the

children were listened to with great pleasure.

The Rector presided and the Rev. W. F. Hayes

was also present, as well as several of the parents

and friends of the children. After the programme

of music the children were entertained

to a repast of tea and cake, which was much

enjoyed. After tea, prizes were distributed to

the best boy and girl in each standard. The

following is a list of the prize-winners

Senior Seventh—Ernest Gibson.

Junior Seventh—Roland C. H. W. Scott,

Peggy Brownlee.

Sixth—Willie M' Loughlin, Myrtle Caddell.

Fifth—Robert Jennings, Jean Finney.

Fourth—Robert Johnston, Eileen Jackson.

Third—Thomas M'Cabe, Doris Hall.

Second—Harry Girvan, Viola Morrison.

First—Nelson Hall, Phyllis Magill.

Infants—Tom Russell, Ella Hall.

We acknowledge with many thanks the receipt of 10/- from Miss Calvert towards the

School Treat.

Parish Register for December.

Baptisms.

Thompson. Dec 3rd, 1932, William, son of William and Charlotte Thompson, of Edenderry.

S ponsors —William Thompson, Charlotte Thompson.

M'Murray—Dec. 3rd, 1932, Ethyln Selina, daughter of James Henry and Margaret M' Murray, of Lower Seagoe. Sponsors—Mary Maria Crawford, Margaret M'Murray.

Marriages.

Magowan and Ruddell —Dec. 6th, Thomas John Magowan, of Artabracka, Portadown,

to Mary Eleanor Ruddell, of Lisniskey.

Freeburn and Wilson—Dec. 26th, Thomas Freeburn, of Edenderry,

to Dinah Rebecca Wilson, of Lurgan.

Burials,

Hewitt—Dec. 18th, Moses Hewitt, of Edenderry, aged 75 years.

Lewie—Dec. 23rd, Ellen Lewie, of Levaghery, aged 32 years.

Hughes—Dec. 26th, James Henry Hughes, of Knockmena, aged 75 years.

Sloan—Dec. 30th, Clara Sloan, of Edenderry, aged 35 years.

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE

Service of Song,

An attractive " Service of Song" with lantern

illustrations will be given (D. V.) in Seagoe

School on Thursday, January 5th, at 8 p.m.

The title of the Service is " The Message of the Angels, "

and the Belgravia Male Quartet have

kindly consented to help in the musical portion

of the story. The proceeds will be given to the

Prize Fund of Seagoe Sunday School.

Scripture Examination.

During the Religious Instruction hour on

Wednesday, Dec. 21st, the Rector held an examination

in Seagoe School by written papers

in the work done in Scripture during the preceding

months. A prize was awarded to the

best answerer in Senior and Junior Grades,

which were won by Roland Scott (Senior) and

David McClatchey (Junior).

Our Losses.

Death has been busy in our midst during the

past month. Moses Hewitt has passed to his

Eternal Rest after years of weakness. He was

a member of a family long and honourably connected

with the Church. We sympathise sincerely

with Mrs. Hewitt and the members of

his family in their bereavement. Ellen Lewie

has been called away after many months of

weakness. We had hoped that she would rally

from it but the end came unexpectedly in the

early morning of Dec. 21st.

She was most closely attached to the Parish Church, where

while health permitted she worshipped every

Sunday. She was beloved by everybody for the

sincerity and truth of her character. Her death

leaves a sad blank in a most affectionate home

circle. James Henry Hughes died with tragic

suddenness on the Eve of Christmas. He was

always interested in the Church and Parish and

was a very regular worshipper each Sunday

when in health. We deeply sympathise with

his bereaved relatives. The death of Mrs. Clara

Sloan came after a long and most trying illness

borne with great patience and resignation. She

was greatly attached to Seagoe and whenever

possible attended our services.

Always bright and interested in everything she will be

sorely missed by her bereaved husband and

parents and brothers, with whom we express

our sincere sympathy.

Games Gymkhana,

The Games Gymkhana held in Seagoe School

on Friday, Dec. 16, proved a great success. Over

350 people paid for admission and the rooms

were crowded. All the games were well patronised,

and provoked much competition. Skittles

seemed to be a great favourite, but every game

was shared in by the crowd. The Tea and Cake

department did very well. Everybody seemed

to enjoy everything. The financial result was

very satisfactory. Up to Dec. 20th the gross

receipts were £26 13s 0d, and the expenses

12s 7d, but much of the ticket money had not

then been handed in. It is hoped that a sum

of £30 will be available. The proceeds go to the

School Improvement Fund. We thank all those

who so kindly helped to make the gathering

such a success.

SERVICES—The PARISH CHURCH

HOLY CO MM UNION 1st Sunday after Morning

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

Festivals.

HOLY BAPTISM-Ist Saturday of each Month at 3

p m. , and during any Service in the Parish Church,if

notice be given ; Two Sponsers 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, 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 4 p.m

Edenderry—Wednesdays at 8 p m.

CLASSES,

BIBLE CLASS FOR MEN in Edenderry on Sundays at 10 a m.

SUNDAY SCHOOLS 10 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 and Fridays.

GlRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY in Seagoe school on Mondays at 8 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 Licenses are issued by Rev. Canon Hannon 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 15/-, Professional £1. 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,

A copy of the Magazine will be sent post free to any subscriber for 3/— per annum.