July 1939

Seagoe Parish Magazine.

JULY, 1939.

CLERGY:

T. W. APPELBE, M.A., B.D., Seagoe Rectory.

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

Lower Seagoe.

CHURCHWARDENS.

Rector's—S. McCORMICK.

People's—J. G. GRACEY, J.P.

CLERGY WILL ESTEEM IT A FAVOUR IF

IN CASES OF SICKNESS THEY ARE INFORMED

IMMEDIATELY.

CALENDAR FOR JULY.

July 2nd—4th Sunday after Trinity.

July 9th—5th Sunday after Trinity.

Orange Anniversary Service at 7 p.m.

July 16th—6th Sunday after Trinity.

July 23rd—7th Sunday after Trinity.

July 25th—St. James.

July 30th—8th Sunday after Trinity.

YOUNG PEOPLE'S SERVICE.

Children, with their teachers, from the nine Sunday

Schools in the Parish, attended a special Service in

the parish Church on Sunday morning, June 18th, at

11.30 a.m. Considering the rather wet morning there

was a splendid attendance, and the way that the pupils

of each Sunday School recited a portion of the Church

Catechism allotted them added considerably to the

effectiveness of the Service. The various portions were

rendered word-perfect, which reflects great credit both

to the children and teachers. Instead of the sermon,

the Rector took the Church Catechism as his text. This

was appropriate and helpful, for the Catechism contains

teaching based on the Bible which applies to adults as

well as to young people. The sixth of the Thirty-nine

Articles in our Prayer Book declares "Holy Scripture

containeth all things necessary to salvation; so that

whatsoever is not read therein, nor may be proved

thereby, is not to be required of any man, that it should

be believed as an article of the Faith." But the Bible is

a big book, and teaches many truths, and, if we were

left to select for ourselves what we should teach from

it we should all be in danger of repeating constantly

one or two favourite doctrines, and leaving large

sections of truth hardly touched upon. In the Church

Catechism we have a balanced presentation of the

Christian life - what it is and how to attain to it, as it

is portrayed in the Bible. Nothing that the Bible stresses

is ignored, nothing is exaggerated that is inessential.

It is a pity that Church people do not from time

to time read over and ponder the saving truth which

our Church Catechism stresses, and that is one very

useful aspect of a special Children's Service, such as

took place on June 18th; it is an opportunity for us

all to remind ourselves of cur Church's definite teaching

about the Christian life, its privileges and obligations.

The following are some of the points that were

emphasised: -

Religion is an intimate personal relationship

between you and God; it begins with you; that is

why the Catechism begins with the question – “What

is your name?"—You, Thomas James, you, Kathleen

Elizabeth, as individuals, count in God's sight, the

individual is God's starting point. When we received

our Christian names at Baptism it meant that we

were adopted into God's great family—the Christian

Church. The children of Edenderry Sunday Schools

in answering the second and third questions of the

Catechism made us realize that religion is a two-sided

affair—there is God's part and our part. What has God

done for has made us "Members of Christ," " Children

of God" and "Inheritors of the Kingdom of Heaven."

What high and priceless privileges these blessings are

—you and I can live a victorious life in union with

Christ, we can regard God as our Father, we can claim

the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Privileges always carry

along with them responsibilities. Seeing that God in

Christ has done so much for us; it is natural that He

expects from us something in return. The answer

to question three tells us what God expects of us: —

To renounce what is wrong, to believe what is true,

to do what is right, in other words the three great

Bible truths of repentances faith and obedience.

The life that is guided by these truths will be unselfish,

and not self-centred. The Bible throughout its pages

stresses this. "I," as an individual, am precious in

God's sight, but I am not the most important or the

only person in the world. God Himself is supreme,

He alone matters, He is the most important Being in

the world and other persons are as important and as

precious in God's sight as "I" am. How well all this

is summed up in My duty to God, which was recited

by the Seagoe Sunday School pupils—they reminded

us that God demands from us the love, service and

loyalty of our whole being. Then the pupils of Drumgor

in the words of the Catechism brought before us the

claims of my neighbour. Cain was wrong when he

indignantly protested—"Am I my brother's keeper?"

“No man liveth unto himself” - “my duty to my

neighbour is to love him as myself, to do to all men

as I would wish them to do to me." It is very easy

to be kind to those who are kind to you, the real test

of the Christian disciple is how he or she reacts to

those who are unkind to us. Our Lord in no uncertain

terms condemned the law of retaliation, substituting

for it the far higher and more difficult rule of love.

The fourth commandment, enshrining the eternal truth

that God wants our worship, was recited by the children

attending Bocombra, Hacknahay and Carne. Here in

this, the oldest of the ten commandments, is laid down

for us the necessity of keeping one day in seven free

from all worldly pursuits and business entanglements

so that we may have time to meet together in God's

house, "to render thanks for the great benefits we have

received at His hands, set forth His most worthy praise,

to hear His most holy Word, and to ask those things

which are requisite and necessary, as well for the body

as the soul."

The scheme or plan of the Church Catechism becomes

evident, having told us what God has done for us and

what we are expected to give Him in return, the question

naturally arises. Who is sufficient for these things? How

can I do my duty to God and my neighbour? The answer

is by the means of grace, God has appointed certain

definite ways by which we can get His help to do His will.

There are four main channels by which we can receive

God's grace: - Private Prayer, Public Worship, the Bible,

and the Sacraments. The members of Levaghery Sunday

School reminded us that the Sacrament of the Lord's

Supper was ordained by Christ "for the continual

remembrance of the Sacrifice of the death of Christ

and of the benefits we receive thereby." Bodily wellbeing

depends upon our using the four physical means of

health, fresh air, exercise, food, rest, we do not pick

and choose just one or two of these, all are essential;

so too in our spiritual lives if we are to be virile, healthy

Christians all the means of grace must be used, private

prayer, public worship, God's word as we have it in the

Bible and the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

THE EXCURSION.

The Sunday School excursion to Bangor on Thursday,

June 22nd, was a great success this year. The proverbial

"Seagoe weather" was ours for the occasion, and this

together with the amenities of Bangor afforded a most

enjoyable day to the very large number who travelled.

All returned safely, well sunburned.

There was a splendid attendance of children at the

Parish Church, where a short service was held before

marching to the railway station. The procession was

headed by Seagoe C.L.B. Band, and the catering was

satisfactorily carried through by Messrs. Davidson.

About one hundred parishioners of Ardmore parish

availed themselves of the opportunity of travelling to

Bangor with us. When the accounts are being settled

we hope to be in the happy position of being able to

report that we were able to balance them without a

deficit on the wrong side. Again, we are deeply indebted

to Messrs. R. M'Clements and Wm. Hutchinson for all

their trouble in seeing to the various arrangements

necessary to make the venture the unqualified success it was.

MOTHERS' UNION.

The monthly meeting took place in Seagoe School

on Tuesday, June 13th, at 7.30 p.m. There was a

large attendance of members and they listened with

rapt attention to Mrs. Cannell, who gave an inspiring

talk on Missionary work in China.

There will be no regular meeting in July or August.

MOTHERS' UNION EXCURSION.

The members of the Mothers' Union hope to go for

their annual excursion to Newcastle on Thursday,

27th July. Those who intend to go should come to

Seagoe School on Friday. July 21st, at 8.30 p.m., when

they can procure their tickets.

C.L.B.

The Training Corps football team reached the final

in the competition for the Silver Cup, open to all

Companies. The final was played against Broomhedge

in Shamrock Park, Portadown, on Thursday, June 15th,

and after a strenuous match Seagoe T.C. was beaten.

In presenting the Cup and medals to the winners

Col. Waring congratulated both teams on reaching

the final.

Seagoe had high hopes of winning the Cup, but

their opponents were placed in the favourable

position of having a much heavier team. The Seagoe

lads played splendidly. It was no mean feat to reach

the final in this competition.

THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS.

During the month of July, the Sunday Schools in

the Parish will be closed; they will re-open again on

August 13th. It is hoped that during this period the

parents of our Sunday School children will encourage

them to attend the Sunday Services in Church.

ORANGE ANNIVERSARY.

The annual Orange Anniversary Service will take

place in Seagoe Parish Church on Sunday, July 9th,

at 7 p.m.

The collection will be in aid of the Lord Enniskillen

Memorial Orphan Fund, and the preacher will be

the Rev. Herbert Lindsay, Rector of St. Bartholomew’s

Parish, Belfast.

THE CHOIR.

The Choir went for their annual outing on Saturday,

June 10th. It took the form of a bus run to Newcastle,

via Warrenpoint and the coast road, and home by

Banbridge. At Warrenpoint there was a break for lunch.

The Rev. W. F. Hayes and Mr. T. Wilson, Organist,

accompanied the Choir. We are delighted to see Mr. Wilson

so well again after his recent indisposition.

Mr. Wilson acknowledges with thanks the receipt of the

following subscriptions towards the Choir Fund: —

Lady Kelly £1 0 0

Mr. J. G. Sinton 1 0 0

Mr. Wm. Robinson 1 0 0

Mr. Thos. Wilson 1 0 0

A Friend 1 0 0

Miss Isobel Atkinson 0 10 0

Mr. D. W. Thornton 0 10 0

Mrs. W. E. Greaves 0 10 0

Mr. Hugh Ross 0 10 0

Mr. David Collen 0 10 0

Mr. John Johnston, M.P. 0 10 0

Major Shillington 0 10 0

Mr. John Davison 0 10 0

Rev. G. H. Daunt 0 10 0

Mrs. Dunlop 0 10 0

Mr. James Edgar 0 10 0

Mr. Geo. Johnston 0 10 0

Mr. Pettigrew 0 10 0

Mr. Seale 0 10 0

Mr. J. Whiteman 0 10 0

Mr. Wm. Walker 0 10 0

Mr. Victor Walker 0 10 0

Mr. Hadden 0 10 0

Mr. Rennix 0 10 0

A Friend 0 10 0

Mr. James Blane 0 10 0

Messrs. Clements & Wilson, 0 7 6

Mr. Samuel Walker 0 6 0

Mrs. Vance 0 5 0

Miss Matchett 0 5 0

Miss Margaret Reid 0 5 0

Mr. Thom Reid 0 5 0

Miss Macoun 0 5 0

Mrs. Carragher 0 5 0

Mr. Robt. Chapman 0 5 0

Mr. S. Corbett 0 5 0

Mr. Tom Hall 0 5 0

Mr. T. Cordner 0 5 0

Mr. John Montgomery 0 5 0

Mr. Harry Campbell 0 5 0

Mr. Tom Courtney 0 5 0

Mr. William Hewitt 0 5 0

£19 13 6

To N.I.R. Transport—'Bus 6 6 2

,, Dinners 4 12 6

,, Fruit 0 7 0

,, Tips 0 10 6

,, Postage and Stationery 1 2 4

,, Magazines and Postage 0 5 0

£13 3 6

,, Balance £20 10 0

£33 13 6

By Balance from 1938 £14 0 0

,, Subscriptions, 1939 £19 13 6

£33 13 6

,, Balance on hands £20 10 0

C.L.B. CAMP.

The Junior Training Corps Camp will be held at

Ballymaconnell, Bangor, from July 22nd to 29th. The

camp site is one of the finest in Bangor. Those

parishioners who spent the day in Bangor with the

Parish excursion last Thursday can realise what a fine

place Ballyholme would be for a boys' camp.

The camp grounds are about. a quarter mile from

the shore.

The daily routine of camp life starts at 7.30 a.m.,

when Reveille is sounded by the bugler; the boys

rise and get washed and dressed for breakfast at 8 a.m.

There is no need to sound the cook-house call twice;

appetites are always keen. Every boy lines up with

his plate and mug and files past the cook-house,

where he receives his breakfast. This generally consists

of bacon and egg, fried sausage and bacon, or

some similar dish, with bread and butter and tea. After

breakfast, each lad washes his own dishes, and returns

to his tent, where he shakes his blankets and bedding

and prepares for camp inspection. Blankets are

neatly folded and placed out in front of each tent;

kits are set out also. The lads from each tent fall

in behind their kits for inspection by the Camp C.O.

Each lad takes a keen interest in these daily inspections,

and it is very creditable to see the lads making such a

smart display of bedding and kits with the idea of

placing his own tent as the smartest on parade. After

line inspection the whole camp parades for morning

service, conducted by the Chaplain. These services are

very bright and a very interesting feature to visitors.

The service commences with a hymn, followed by a

short address, then another hymn and prayer.

The next event is bathing parade at 11 a.m.; this

is voluntary, but it is seldom any boy misses this.

The lads fall in with towel and costume, and headed

by the band, march to Ballyholme beach. When they

arrive there and everyone is ready for the water there

is a general rush and a good deal of shouting and

splashing. All officers are in the water and keep on

the outside; no lad is allowed to go beyond where

the officers are.

The bugler sounds the fall in, and every lad must

leave the water and get dressed. When all are ready

they have 10 minutes' smart warming up exercises,

and then start for camp, feeling refreshed and smart.

Arriving in camp towels and costumes are laid out to

dry, and dishes are collected for dinner at 1 o'clock.

After dinner the boys are free to go to town or play

cricket or football in the grounds. Any lad going to

town must go properly dressed. They are free to enjoy

themselves as they wish.

Places where slot machines are in use are definitely

out of bounds. These gaming houses are a snare for

lads, where they would lose their money, with nothing

in return. Every effort is made to encourage the lads

to spend wisely and well, and he is on his honour to

uphold the reputation of the Church Lads Brigade.

There is also the camp bank, run by one of the

officers. Lads arriving at camp pay in their money,

and can draw out as much as he wants each day. In

this way the money is divided over the week and not

spent rashly.

Tea is served at 5 p.m., and generally consists of

tea, bread and butter, with bananas. tomatoes,

cake, jam or fish; there is no scarcity of food and

each lad can get as much bread and butter as he

wants.

After tea, everyone is free again until supper time

at 9.30 p.m. Supper is cocoa and bread and butter or

biscuits. After supper comes Evening Prayers at 9.55.

Last Post is sounded at 10 p.m., when every lad must

be in bed. Lights out at 10.30 p.m. and all quiet.

The end of a perfect day (E.M.)

QUARTERLY REPORT OF W.F.O.

April 2 W.F.O. 8 9 1 Collections 1 16 3

,, 9 ,, 6 14 0 ,, 5 14 4

(Easter)

,, 16 ,, 7 16 1 ,, 1 6 4

,, 23 ,, 8 16 0 ,, 1 11 7

,, 30 ,, 7 3 10 ,, 1 10 9

Average per week £10 3s 7d

May 7 W.F.O. 8 5 11 ,, 1 15 6

,, 14 ,, 6 12 9 ,, 1 10 7

,, 21 ,, 8 10 11 ,, 1 14 8

May 28 W.F.O. 5 16 3 ,, 1 11 5

Average per week - £8 19s 6d.

June 4 W.F.O. 6 16 11 ,, 1 9 6

,, 11 ,, 6 15 3 ,, 1 13 11

,, 18 ,, 7 3 9 ,, 2 12 0

,, 25 ,, 7 6 2 ,, 1 8 11

Average per week - £8 16 s 7d.

SOUTH AMERICAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY—

YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1939.

Mothers' Union for support of Indian Baby £3 0 0

Drumgor, Hacknahay and Seagoe Afternoon

S. Schools for support of Indian Girl 3 0 0

Harvest Festival Collections 4 16 1

Seagoe G.F.S. Work Party 0 17 0

Box Collections (£2 6s 5d).

Miss Calvert 0 9 7

Miss A. Guy 0 5 0

Mrs. Lewie 0 2 6

Mrs. M'Dougall 0 2 0

Miss S. Montgomery 0 5 11 ½

Miss D. Montgomery 0 5 11

Mrs. H. Sloan 0 2 7 ½

Miss Reid 0 10 0

Mrs. J. Walker 0 2 10

Card—Miss Atkinson 5 10 0

Total £19 9 6

SIDESMEN FOR JULY.

The following sidesmen are expected to be responsible

for taking up the collection in Church during July:

Morning Prayer—The Churchwardens, Thos.

Maginnis, Wm. Hutchinson, J. Gee, D. Allen.

Evening Prayer: — Messrs. J. Walker, N. Campbell

A. Kirke, Robt. M'Murray, Wm. Neill, Holmes White:

BAPTISMS.

“Suffer little children to come unto Me, and forbid

them not, for of such is the Kingdom of God."

4th June—Gerald Major, son of Thomas James and

Anne Eliza Gordon. 4 Foundry Street, Portadown.

4th June—Doreen, daughter of Thomas James and

Ethel Walsh, Tamnifiglasson.

18th June—John Thomas Farquar, son of Henry and

Margretta Patterson, 21, Seafield, Lurgan Rd.

MARRIAGES.

"Those whom God hath joined together let no man

put asunder."

June Robert Hamill, Killicomaine, Portadown, and

Sarah Jane M'Ilhenney, Mulroy, Carrigart, Co. Donegal.

BURIALS.

"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from

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

from their labours."

June 9th—Elizabeth Craig, Bachelor's Walk, Portadown,

aged 77 years.

June 9th—Elizabeth Milligan, 7, Queen St., Portadown,

aged 40 years,

OBITUARY.

We regret the passing from our midst of Mrs. Craig,

of Bachelor's Walk. She had been in failing health

for some months. Mrs. Craig was industrious and

greatly respected by all who knew her.

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. Candidates - Oct. – Easter, Edenderry Parochial Hall, Saturdays at 3 p.m.

SEAGO CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR SOCIETY – Mondays, Orange Hall, 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. 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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