June 1926

Seagoe Parish Magazine.

JUNE, 1926

CLERGY :

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

Portadown.

Rev. R. W. Johnston, L.Th., Edward street,

Portadown.

CHURCHWARDENS :

Rector's—Mr. James Twinem, Lylo and Edenderry.

People's—Mr. Moses Gilpin, Drumnagoon.

The Rev. R. W. Johnston,

We regret to have to announce the approaching

departure from the Parish of the Rev. R. W.

Johnston, who has been Curate of Seagoe since

June, 1924. He has been appointed by the Rev. Canon

M'Endoo to the Curacy of the Parish of Dungannon.

During his stay in the Parish Mr. Johnston has

made many friends. He has been a diligent visitor

in the homes of the people, and has given valuable

help in many branches of Parish work. Mr.

Johnston did not come to us quite as a stranger, for

his War service with our 9th R.I.F. Battalion made

us feel that he was already one of ourselves. We

are sorry that he is leaving the Parish and Diocese,

and we wish him much blessing and success in his

new sphere of work in the Diocese of Armagh. Mr.

Johnston will not be leaving this Parish until the

middle of August.

The Excursion.

Thursday, June 17th, is the day fixed for the Sunday

School excursion to Warrenpoint. The train

will leave Portadown station at 8-45 a.m. The

Sunday Schools will assemble at the Parish Church at

7-45 a.m. for a short service prior to starting, and

will march in procession to the station. The Town

Hall at Warrenpoint has been secured for the day,

and the first refreshment will be served at 10 a.m.

The second refreshment at 4-30 _p.m.

Sunday School Children—

Under 9 years old—6d.

From 9 to 14 years—9d.

Over 14—1s 3d.

Bible Class Members—1s 3d.

Teachers—2s.

All the above prices include two refreshments.

Outsiders' tickets (without refreshments) 2s each.

Outsiders can have refreshments on payment of 1s for two refreshments.

A day in Warrenpoint can be very pleasantly

spent. The shore and the pier, and the shops and

the pretty drive to Rostrevor, and the excursions to

Omeath, Carlingford, and Rostrevor, by sea, and

the climb to Fiddler's Green, or to Cloughmore—all

these and many other pleasures await our happy

excursionists. Drumcree and " the Dobbin" are

joining with us ' this. year. They are travelling by

a different train from us, but it will be nice to have

so many with us from ,this neighbourhood, and the

railway and catering expenses have been reduced

owing to the large number going on the same day.

The railway tickets for outsiders are, now on sale.

Will everyone please sell away as soon as they can,

as the financial success of the excursion depends on

the sale of the outsiders' tickets. The price of outsiders'

tickets has this year been reduced by sixpence,

which should be a further inducement for all

grown-ups to come. Everybody says that Seagoe

always gets a fine day, and the " Daily Mail"

weather forecast for June 17th is—" High temperature, clear sky, and no rain."

Choral Festival

The annual Choral Festival for West Dromore,

in which Seagoe Choir is taking part. will be held

(d.v.) in Banbridge Parish Church on Saturday

June 12th, at 4 p.m. The Rev. W. Bentley, Rector of

Jonesborough, will conduct. The special preacher

will be the Rev. Cannon Drury, M.A., Rector. of

Raheny, Co. Dublin, and formerly Rector of

Rostrevor. We hope that many of the parishioners will

attend the service. It is now quite easy to get to

Banbridge by bus.

Mothers' Union Excursion

At the monthly meeting held in Edenderry

Parochial Hall on Tuesday, June 1st, at 4 p.m., a

large number were present. Tea was kindly provided

by some of the members. Mrs. Rennix, the

president, presided. The Rev. R. W. Johnston gave

a helpful address to the members. It was decided to

have the annual excursion for the mothers to

Newcastle, by charabanc, on Tuesday, June 29th. Last

year this proved a most enjoyable outing, and we

anticipate an equally successful day this year.

Seagoe Choir

The Rev. J. Bentley conducted a practice of the

Choir last Tuesday (June 1st), in preparation for

the forthcoming Choral Festival. There was a full

attendance, and the music sung was that set down

for the Festival. Mr. Bentley is a most accomplished

musician and choir trainer. He was greatly

pleased with the singing, and said that he had never

enjoyed a practice with the Seagoe Choir so much

as that night. He also said that the Choir was

capable of great things and might well become the

centre of a good Parish Choral Society. It would

also be well for it to practice Anthems. He also

said the Choir was well-balanced, and that he

noticed how well 'the four 'classes of voices blended.

When the Choir sang the fivefold Amen Mr. Bentley

asked them to repeat it, and went down into

the body of the Church to hear it, and he said it

was " very nice." All this is great praise for the

choir, coming , from Mr. Bentley, who is very

critical and not at all lavish in his praise. We

congratuTate the Choir on their efficiency.

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE

A Sad Accident

It is with feelings of deep regret that we announce

the death of Willie Bell, of Ballymacrandle, at the

early age of 15 years. He was riding on a bicycle

to his work at the Foundry on Saturday, May 15,

and when going down Killicomain Road the front

wheel struck a stone and he was thrown from the

bicycle. Apparently his head struck the ground, but

he did not seem at first to be seriously injured.

After treatment by the Doctor he was brought home,

but rapidly grew worse and passed away in the

afternoon. He was general favourite with everyone,

and had been confirmed at the Confirmation

held in Seagoe last year. The greatest sympathy is

felt for his parents and sisters in the loss of an only

son aryl brother. His funeral to Seagoe was largely

attended, ,and a troop of Boy Scouts, of which he

was a member, were present.

The Rev. R. W. Johnston officiated.

The General Synod

This important Church gathering was held in the

Synod Hall, Dublin, in the week beginning May 16th.

Seagoe was represented by the Rector and Mr.

James Twinem, Rector's Churchwarden, who had

been elected by the Diocesan Synod to represent the

Diocese in Dublin. Mr. Twinem's speeches were

reported in the newspapers. He referred to the

importance of providing more houses for Church

people, to be built by advances made by the

Representative Church Body. Mr. Twinem's suggestions

were adopted by the Synod. Mr. Twinem has since

then ventilated his plans in a letter to the " Evening

Telegraph," which received great prominence, and

has led to sorne useful correspondence. We

congratulate Mr. Twinem on his practical energy and

business capacity. His terrace of twelve new

houses at Knockmena, on the Lurgan Road, are a

proof that he can not only speak but act. There is

still an urgent need for more houses. Some of our

people are at present housed in buildings that are

quite unfit for human habitation.

Division of the Diocese

At the General Synod it was decided to introduce

a Bill next year for the division of the Diocese by

separating Connor from the Dioceses of Down and

Dromore.

Correction

In the list of Box Collections for the Jews' Society

we regret that the name of Harry Hynes, who collected

3s 6d, was omitted. There was also a mistake

in the total, which should have been £10 2s 0d

Jumble Sale

A Jumble Sale is being arranged to be held in

Edenderry Parochial Hall on Friday, June 25th,

opening at 7 p.m. The sale is being organised by

Mr. James Ford, on the invitation of the Rector. A

large band of helpers have been got together and

promises to be a great success.

There will be splendid bargains of all kinds. If any reader

would wish the cart to call at their house for a

bundle of goods, please send a post card to Mr.

James Ford, 22 James St., and it will meet with a

prompt response. We hope also to have a farm

produce stall in connection with the sale, and

perhaps also a white elephant stall. Please see if

you have anything in your home that you do not

quite want or that you have cast aside. It will help

on the sale. The proceeds of the sale will be for

the Edenderry Men's Recreation Room and for the

upkeep of Seagoe Schoolhouse. The price of

admissjon to the sale will be twopence.

Seven Miles from a Church

Some of our people say that the Church is too

far away from them to walk to it on the day of

Worship. In other lands, as the following letter will

testify, the Church is much further away, but the

people attend it and would not willingly miss attending it:—

Beaconsfield P.O., Manitoba, Canada.

Dear Canon Archer,—Just a few lines to let you

know we arrived safe and like our new home well.

We had a very nice voyage. When we arrived at

Somerset we were met by our minister and one of

the Government officials, who gave us a very hearty

welcome and helped us to put our luggage on

waggons. We also have had a very nice letter from

the Bishop of Brandon. We have had our minister

visiting with us, and he had a good cup of Irish tea

with us, which he enjoyed very much. The tea here

is not so good as it is at home. His name is Mr.

Talbot. His parish covers 240 square miles, and has

four churches. We are seven miles from our Church.

The children have about two miles to go to day

school. The Union Jack is flying on the school all

the time the children are there. No more at present.

—Yours truly,

MINNIE ROBINSON.

Board of Education

The Rev. Canon Hannon, B.D., Rector of Shankil

(Lurgan) will (D. v.) preach in our Parish Church

on Sunday morning, June 13th. A sermon and

collection will also he made in the evening on be

half of the good work of Religious Education done

by the agency of the Board.

A Dangerous Corner

Two very serious motor accidents occurred last

month at the junction of Church Lane with the Lurgan

road. Attention has been frequently called to

this danger spot, which is a menace to the life of

the inhabitants, but the authorities have shown a

criminal neglect in the matter. Only when some

precious human life is sacrificed will anything be

done to make the place safe. Legal proceeding

against the responsible parties will, no doubt.

instituted without delay by those who have suffered

in the recent accidents.

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE.

Drumgor Sale OF Work

This important event took place at Drumgor

Church Hall on Saturday, May 15th, at 3 p.m. The

weather was fine buts cold. Miss Carleton had

kindly consented to open the sale, which was held

to clear off a debt resting on the Hall. The Rector

presided at the. opening ceremony. Prayers were

said by the Rev. R. W. Johnston The chairman,

having in a few words explained the object of the

sale, called on Miss Carleton to declare it open. In

doing so, Miss Carleton expressed her pleasure at

coming to Drumgor. She had known of the good

work done in that part of the Parish by an enthusiastic

band of helpers, and said she always had the

interest of the Parish at heart. She had much pleasure

in declaring the Sale of Work open. A hearty

vote of thanks was passed to Miss Carleton on the

motion of Mr. Moses Gilpin, seconded by Mr. James

Ford. The sale proved very successful, and before

closing time came the stalls had been quite cleared

of all their goods. We hear that as a result of the

sale the overdraft on the Bank has been paid off,

and the balance due for the renovation of the Hall

is thereby paid off. This is very satisfactory and

reflects much credit on all who so energetically

worked for the success of the sale.

In our next issue we hope to publish a financial statement.

Our Emigrants

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Collins and their young

family have arrived safely in the s.s. " Mahana" at

Aukland, New Zealand.

The ship reached its destination on Wednesday, May 27th.

They travelled by the Pananma Canal, which makes the journey quite short.

Gus Wallace, of Goban St., has arrived safely in

the s.s. " Largs Bay" at Melbourne. He will be

taking up work in Australia in connection with the big

Brotherhood Scheme.

Ten Years Ago.

(Continued from our April number.)

Being extracts from the War Diary of the late

Herbert Murray, P.P.C.L.I.)

Sunday, May 7th—Nothing to do during day.

started off for Front Line trenches about 8 0'clock,

after spending eight days in railway dugouts doing

night fatigue. Arrived at our posts and relieved

the 49th about 10 0'clock, doing sentry three men

to a bay, 2 hours on, one off. Some rifle grenades

fired by Fritz. Seven casualties.

Monday, May 8th—Anniversary of the great battle

at Ypres, in which " Princess Pats" played heroic

part and suffered enormous casualties.

“Stand to"

three o'clock, went to sleep, and did one hour's

sentry duty from 8 to 9. Slept remainder of day.

raining in evening. Slight " straffing" by artillery

on both sides.

In Central Africa

Captain Dobson, who acted as Lay Reader in the

Parish before the War, has arrived in Kenya, Central

East Africa, with his wife and child. The

Rector had a card from him from Aden, dated May

7th, saying they had a good voyage and hoped to

reach Mombasa on May 14th. By this time they have

arrived at Nairobi, their destination.

Parish Register for May.

Baptisms,

The following were baptized in Seagoe Parish Church on May 1st, 1926

Best—William Gilmore, son of James and Anne Best of Drumnacanvey.

Sponsors—Charlotte Livingston, Anne Best

M'Crory—Hazel, daughter of Joseph Alexander and Margaret M'Crory, of Portadown.

Sponsors—Mary Isabella Roney, Margaret M'Crory.

Roney—Eveline Maud, daughter of Samuel and Christina Roney, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Mary Isabella Roney, Christina Roney.

Pentland—Kenneth, son of James Henry and Isabella Pentland, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Sarah Anne Pentland, Margaret Wright.

M'Allister—Frederick John, son of David Frederick and Susan M'Allister, of Hacknahay.

Sponsors—David Fredk. M'Allister, Sarah M'Allister

Strain—William, son of Thornas and Rachel Strain of Drunmacanvey.

Sponsors—Elizabeth M' Knight, Rachel Strain.

Atkinson—Sarah Jane, daughter of. Herbert and Sarah Atkinson, of Edenderry.

Sponsors--Jemima M'Kerr, Sarah Atkinson.

Marriage.

Cassells and Dickson —June 2nd. 1926, Thomas Cassells, of Derryadd, Parish of Ardmore, to

Frances Dickson, of 'rarnnifiglasson.

Burials.

Bell—May 17th, William Bell, of Ballymacrandle aged 15 years.

Carville—June 4th, Valentine Carville, of Levaghery, aged 88 years.

ITEM

We noticed large number of Seagoe people at

the Portadown Show. Miss C. Price first prize for a pot Of apple jelly.

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE

ITEMS

The Rev H. S. Breene, M.A., who has just been

appointed to the important Parish of St. Peter's,

Antrim Road, Belfast, is proud of the fact that he

preached his first sermon (as a layman) in Drumgor

Church Hall.

Intending emigrants should obtain from the

Rector a letter of introduction to their new Parish

before leaving.

The Rector will be glad to hear of any visitors

from Canada, U.S.A., or elsewhere who may come

to the Parish for a holiday during the summer.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom England have arrived in the

Parish from Brooklyn, U.S.A., after an absence of

six years.

On several recent occasion aeroplanes have flown

over Seagoe in formations of three or more. They

seem to make Seagoe an objective in their flights,

and of course it is a very suitable landmark.

The Rector was installed as Treasurer in Dromore

Cathedral by the Dean of Dromore at a service held

in the Cathedral on Wednesday, May 16th, at 3-30.

The mandate for the appointment was read by the

Archdeacon of Dromore.

A receptacle for discarded wreaths and withered

flowers is needed in Seagoe graveyard.

Building is advancing at a rapid rate in the

Parish. In Edenderry all vacant plots are being

rapidly bought up.

Portadown covers a space of 767 acres, according

to the report presented to the Urban Council on the

main drainage scheme. This latter would be a

great advantage to the health of the community if

carried out, as we hope it will be. It would also

purify the Bann, which in the heat of summer

comes charged with sewage matter and exhales

unwholesome fumes.

Master Robert Sherman won prize for a design

for embossed leatherwork. Miss F. Armstrong

obtained a prize for a Jersey heifer—Eden's Pride.

We congratulate all our prize-winners.

We record with regret the death last month at

Knocke, Belgium, of Mr. John Gray, who for so many

years during and before the War was Resident

Magistrate in Portadown. He lived at Ashton and

attended the Parish Church. About a year ago he

left Belfast and went to reside on the Belgian coast.

The Rev. W. T. Grey, M.A., a former Curate of

Seagoe, has been appointed Deputation Secretary

of the Jews' Society, and will no doubt before long

visit Seagoe in that capacity.

The Lurgan road in the urban district is just

full of deep holes, which make motoring unpleasant

if not dangerous.

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 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

11.30 a.m.

EVENING PRAYER—Sundays 7 p.m., Wednesdays

S p.m.

DISTRICT SERVICES.

Hacknahay—Last Sunday of Month at 3.30 p.m.

Drumgor-—Second Sunday of Month at 4 p.m,

CLASSES,

ADULT CLASSES- -Sundays at 10 a.m.

For Men—Edenderry and Seagoe. 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.

Men's Recreation Room, Bridge St., open every

night from 7 p.m.

Seagoe C.L. Brigade in Edenderry Parochial Hall

on Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

Mothers' Union, Edenderry 1st Tuesday, at 4 pm

DAY SCHOOL—Seagoe, 9.30 a.m. Principal—Mr Rennix.

MARRIAGES must be performed between 8 a.m and 3 p.m. Licenses are issued by Rev Canon 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 15/-, Professional £l. By Banns 5/-

FUNERALS will be attended by the Clergy if proper notice be given. SICK CASES should be notified the Clergy without delay. FEES FOR CERTIFICATES BAPTISM, 3/7 : Children (Factory), 1/- and 3/- (non-residents) ; MARRIAGE, 3/7. An extra search fee is chargeable in certain cases

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