May 1933

Seagoe Parish magazine.

MAY, 1933.

THE EASTER VESTRY.

The following appointments were made at the Easter Vestry which was held in Seagoe School

on Thursday, April 20th, at 8 p.m..

PAROCHIAL NOMINATORS:

JAMES TWINEM,

THOMAS E. MAGINNIS,

JOHN GEORGE GRACEY, J.P.

SUPPLEMENTAL PAROCHIAL NOMINATORS :

THOMAS MARTIN,

ROBERT M'CLEMENTS,

GILBERT PRICE.

DIOCESAN SYNODSMEN :

JAMES TWINEM, THOMAS MARTIN, JOHN G. GRACEY, J.P. ROBT. M'CLEMENTS.

CHURCHWARDENS :

Mr. JAMES TWINEM (Rector's),

Mr. WM. WHITE (People's).

SELECT VESTRY :

GILBERT PRICE,

HUGH STOOPS,

R. M'CLEMENTS,

MOSES GILPIN,

MISS I. ATKINSON,

VICTOR MATCHETT,

JOHN H. TWINEM,

T. MARTIN,

J. G. GRACEY, J.P.

THOMAS E. MAGINNIS.

ISAAC DICKSON,

ERNEST L. MITCHELL.

SIDESMEN :

R. M'CLEMENTS,

J. R. REID,

J. G. GRACEY, J.P.,

A. ALLEN,

H. STOOPS,

W. H. CASEY,

J. WILSON,

J. WALKER,

N. CAMPBELL,

E. MITCHELL,

T. GRACEY.

THOMAS MARTIN,

V. MATCHETT,

J. ALLEN,

J. H. TWINEM,

I. DICKSON,

R. SCOTT,

J. REID,

W. J. M'KINNEY,

A. KIRK,

C. S. A. TWINEM,

HON. SECRETARY :

Mr. M. GILPIN.

HON. TREASURER :

Mr. STOOPS.

AUDITORS

E. MITCHELL.

J. R. REID,

W.F.O. COMMITTEE :

HUGH STOOPS,

GEORGE WILSON,

THOS. HALL.

Easter in Seagoe.

The Services in the Parish Church on Easter

Day were very bright and happy. The decorations

were very pretty. The fact that Easter came late

this year made it possible to have a beautiful

selection of flowers. The graceful palm trees

against the carved woodwork looked very pretty.

Among the decorations were sprays from the old

quince trees in the Rectory garden which were

brought from Spain by Mrs. Saurin in the year

1858. The special music was sung by a large

choir. The anthem " This is the Day which the

Lord hath made" was sung with great expression.

Mrs. Casey presided at the organ both morning

and evening. There was a large gathering of

Communicants, especially at the early celebration.

The offerings were on behalf of the

Parochial Sunday School Fund. The Rector

preached at Morning Prayer, and the Rev. W. F.

Hayes in the evening.

SEAGOE

CLERGY :

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

Rev. W. F. Hayes, B.A., Edendale, Carrickblacker Road, Edenderry, Portadown.

CHURCHWARDENS :

Rector's—Mr. James Twinem.

People's—Mr. Wm. White.

Easter Vestry Notes

Although a list of the members of the General

Vestry was placed in the Church porch for two

Sundays before the Easter Vestry the attendance

of members was disappointing. This was the

year for the Triennial appointments of Parochial

Nominators and Diocesan Synodsmen, and so the

elections were more important than in other

years. The former Parochial Nominators were

re-elected. The name of Mr. Gilbert Price, of

Ballinacor, occurs for the first time in the list of

Supplemental Nominators. The Rector nominated

Mr. James Twinem, of Lylo, as his Churchwarden,

and in doing so spoke of the splendid

work that Mr. Twinem had done in the Parish.

He made special reference to the new Hall at

Bocombra, which was being erected solely by Mr.

Twinem's exertion and which promised to be one

of the finest halls in the Parish. He also referred

to the fact that Mr. Twinem was one of the Diocesan

representatives to the General Synod in

Dublin. Mr. William White, of Bocombra, was

unanimously elected as People's Churchwarden.

Mr. White is a member of a family long and honourably

connected with Seagoe Parish and has

himself acted as a collector of the Sustentation

Fund for some years. He represents the youth

of the Parish, and w are glad to notice the

names of several of our younger parishioners in

the list of office-bearers for this year.

names appear for the first time in the list of

Two members of the Select Vestry—Mr. Victor Matchett,

of Ballyhannon, and Mr. Ernest Mitchell,

of Upper Seagoe. Mr. Mitchell is a Lieutenant

in our Seagoe C.L.B.. We welcome to our list

of Sidesmen Mr. C. S. A. Twinem, of Lylo, and

Mr. Tom Gracey, of Balteagh. The Hon Secretary,

Mr. M. Gilpin, and the Hon. Treasurer,

Mr. Hugh Stoops, were re-elected, and the Rector

expressed his special thanks to them for the

careful way in which they had carried out their

Vestry duties . Mr. J. R. Reid and Mr. E.

Mitchell were appointed Auditors. A new committee

was formed, called the W.F.O. Committee,

consisting of Messrs. H. Stoops, George

Wilson and Tom Hall The two latter have

kindly consented to help the Hon. Treasurer in

the work connected with the Weekly Free-will

Offering scheme. The entering of the amount

of the contents of each envelope in a large ledger

is a difficult and exacting work. The formation

of this committee will help to lessen its difficulty

The Rector, at the beginning of the Vestry meeting,

gave a short account of the state of the

work in the Parish and thanked the Rev. W. F

Hayes and other helpers for the good work the

had done.

Bocombra New Hall.

It is hoped to have the opening of the

Hall on June 29th, at 3.30 p.m. The Hall has

now been roofed and floored. The splendid plate

glass windows which formerly formed part

of the Ulster Bank building in Portadown give

a wonderful freshness and brightness to the Hall.

A useful feature of the Hall will be the room at the North

end with its large fireplace, where tea can be

made at social evenings. We hope in next

month's issue to publish a further list of subscriptions

received by Mr. Twinem towards the Hall.

Further particulars as to the ceremony

for the opening of the Hall will be given in our

next issue.

The Excursion

A meeting of Superintendents and Teachers

our Sunday Schools was held in Seagoe School

on Monday evening, April 24th, at 8 p.m. It

was decided to nold the Excursion on Thursday

June 22nd, to Warrenpoint. Tickets and poster

will be ready next week. Seagoe people love

the " Point." The beatutiful landscape of mountain

and sea is certainly unsurpassed in Northern Ireland

Death of Mrs. Sally Neill.

We record with deep regret the death on

Easter Monday, April 17th, of Mrs. Sally Neill

at the great age of 96 years and six months. Mr.

Neill was the widow of the late Mr. Henry Neill

of Knock, but had resided for many years past

near Moyallon. She remained in full possession

of her faculties almost to the last. Her marvellous

memory and her bright and intelligent

manner were conspicuous to within two days

her death. Her faith in God was triumphant

to the end. _She was prepared to part with all

her earthly joys whenever the call would come.

She had lived by herself for many years and

kept her home in perfect order. Each day she

read her Bible and helpful religious books. She

was always greatly interested in Seagoe Magazine.

On her table in the kitchen she had her

Missionary box and had just handed in her collection

for the year before her last illness. We

sympathise very sincerely with her relatives.

Her remains were laid to rest in Old Seagoe

Graveyard on Wednesday, April 19th. There is

no uncertainty as to Mrs. Neill's age. The entry

of her baptism on April 9th, 1837, is in the Baptismal

Registers of Seagoe. According to her

own statement she was born on October 22nd

1836. King William IV. was on the Throne at

the date of her birth.

Easter Eggs-

The Candidates of the Seagoe Branch of the

G. F.S. made an Easter egg collection throughout

the Parish during the week before Easter.

Every two members visited one or more of the

different townlands. A very hearty response

was given to their appeal, and ninety-six dozen

were distributed. Fifty-six dozen were equally

provided amongst twenty-eight deserving people

in the Parish. Six of the Candidates, accompanied

by Mrs. Scott, delivered forty dozen to

the Matron of the Lurgan Hospital as an Easter

gift to the' patients—nineteen dozen to the

the female Ward and the same number to the Male

ward, and two dozen to the Fever Ward. The

Matron was delighted to receive this gift and

sincerely thanked the Candidates. Mrs. Scott

and Candidates wish to thank through the Magazine

all those who very kindly contributed to

their appeal. The followng letter thanking Mrs.

Scott and . the Seagoe Candidates has been received

from the Lurgan Board of Guardians :—

Lurgan, Union, Lurgan,

24th April, 1933.

Dear Madam,—l am directed by the Lurgan

Board of Guardians to convey to you their sincere

thanks for sending a gift of eggs for the use

of the patients in the Institution.—Yours faithfully,

James Calvert, Clerk of Unon.

Secretary, Girls' Friendly Society,

Seagoe, Portadown.

South American Missionary Society

Mother's Union for support of Indian baby,

Drumgor, Hacknahay, Levaghery, and Seagoe

Sunday Schools for support of Indian girl,

Boxes—Miss Calvert, 16s 3d; Miss Agnes

5s; Mrs. Lewie, 5s; Mrs. M'Dougall, 1s 9d;

Miss S. Montgomery, 9s 3d; Miss D. Montgomery, 1s

Miss Price, 2s 8d; Miss Reid, 2s;

Mrs. J. Walker, 2s O ½ d; Card—Miss Atkinson, £5 13s 6d. Total—£14 7s 4d.

c.m.s. Box Collection.

Edenderry—Mrs. Metcalf, 4s 2d; Mrs. Stoops,

6d; Mrs. Dawson (Edward St.) 11S Old; Mrs.

Flannigan, 2s 2 ½ d; Miss Atknson, 2s 6d; Miss G.

Atkinson, 10s; Mrs. E. Collins, Kernan, 2s

Hacknahay—Mrs. Bradshaw, 11s; Miss M.

England, 4s 3d; Miss S. Maginnis, 6s 6d; the

late Mrs. Henry Neill, 8s 10d; Miss D. Montgomery, 2s 6 ½ d;

Miss Jane Currie, 2s Miss Magee, 1s 6 ½ d; Miss M. M'Cormick, 3s 5d;

S. Jennett, 10s ll ½ d; Miss M. M'Kane,

6d, Mrs. N. England, 8s 6 ½ d; Mrs. G.

Neill, 2s 6d; Norman Cregan, 3s 3 ½ d; Mr.

J. Calvert, 3s; Miss Calvert, £l 17s 7d.

The late Miss Rodgers, received after accounts

closed, 2s.

MAGAZINE

Parish Register for April.

Baptisms.

The following were Baptized in the Parish Church on April 1st, 1933 :—

Hynes—Margaret Anne, daughter of William James and Amelia Hynes, of Mahon,

Portadown. Sponsors—Elizabeth Hynes, Amelia Hynes.

Vennard—James Ronald, son of James and Mary Vennard, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Elizabeth Vennard, Mary Vennard.

Roberts—Thomas Ronald, son of John and Mary Roberts, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Rachel Dickie, Mary Roberts.

Marriages.

Gregson and Cordner—April 17th, , Alexander Gregson, of Drumgor, to Mabel Cordner,

of Portadown.

Adair and Freeburn—April 18th, Alexander Adair, of Edenderry, to Ruby Freeburn,

of Edenderry.

Burials,

Ennis—April 6th, James Ennis, of Killicomaine, aged 72. Interred at New Mills, Co.

Tyrone.

Neill —April 19th, Sarah Neill, of Moyallon, Parish of Gilford, aged 96 years and six

months.

Robinson—April 23rd, George Robinson, of Edenderry, aged 48.

Major—April 25th, Thomas Major, of Edenderry, aged 68.

Seagoe mothers' Union.

The next meeting will be held (D. V.) on Tuesday,

May 9th, in Seagoe School, at 7.30 p.m. The

members of the Mothers' Union of the Parish of

Milltown will be the guests of the Seagoe

Mothers. Last summer the Milltown branch

most kindly entertained the Seagoe Mothers.

The Rev. J. F. Magill, Rector of Milltown, and

Mrs. Magill hope to be with us.

R. HAZELTON

Dealer in Wireless Apparatus,

Woodouse Street,

PORTA DOWN.

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE.

Our Summer Migrants.

This year the summer migrants have delayed

their arrival, no doubt, owing to the cold and

frosty mornings. The first corncrake was heard

at Seagoe on April 15th, but the swallow and

the cuckoo have not yet appeared in the Parish.

Alan Bell Fund.

During the week before Easter gifts from this

Fund were distributed through the Parish.

Thirteen gifts of £1 each were made, twenty

three of 10/- each, and two of 5 -, making in all

a total of 38 gifts. Much gratitude was expressed

for the gifts. We do not forget the

generosity and kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Alan

Bell while they were with us. Those who have

received these Easter gifts are reminded by

them of the loyalty, courage, and devotion of

Mr. and Mrs. Bell.

Carne Church Hall.

The re-opening of Carne Church Hall on

Thursday, April 6th, at 3.30 p.m., was a most

enjoyable occasion.

The beautiful weather made everything look its best, and the pretty

surroundings of the Hall were seen to perfection.

A large number were present, and the

Hall was transformed by the tables with their

decoration of cakes and flowers. The Rector

presided and after prayer and the singing of a

hymn he called on Mrs. Callender Bullock to

declare the Hall re-opened. In a brief speech,

Mrs. Bullock expressed her pleasure at being

present and congratulated the men of the district

on the good work they had done at the

Hall. The Rev. W. F. Hayes also spoke and

said that the Hall was a link binding Carne to

the Parish Church. The Ladies' Committee

had prepared a splendid tea, which was enjoyed

by all present. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr.

and Mrs. Bullock for their kindness in being

present was proposed by Mr. Moses Gilpin and

seconded by Mr. David Murray, and passed by

acclamation. On a plate outside the door the

sum of £3 17s 9d was contributed; cakes sold,

7s 6d; two further subscriptions, 7s 6d, making

a total of £4 12s 9d. The expenses amounted

to £l 3s 0d, leaving a nett balance of £3 9s 9d.

During the afternoon little Esther Hewitt and

Evelyn Brennan sang delightful songs, and Mr.

W. D. Morrow most kindly sang two songs in

splendid style. Little Annie Lyness gracefully

presented a bouquet of tulips to Mrs. Bullock

when she had declared the Hall open.

Sympathy.

During the month the Angel of Death has

been busy in our midst and has taken from us

a heavy toll. James Ennis had been in weak

health for some time. He bore his illness with

great patience and a bright Faith sustained

him to the end. George Robinson succumbed to

heart trouble and suffered sorely for mm

weeks. His quiet endurance of pain and weakness

was wonderful. Thomas Major has pass

to his Eternal Rest after a long illness. He was

a brave soldier and fought through the Boer

War and the Great War. During his illness

displayed a patient Faith and a Hope full of

immortality. We offer our sincere sympathy

those who have been bereaved. At this Easter

season they will draw comfort from Him who is

the Resurrection and the Life.

ITEM.

By an error in our last issue we omitted to

name of William David Rock, who so splendidly

acted the clown at the recent C. L. B. Gymnastic

Display.

Our Advertisements.

Several new advertisements appear in our

columns this month. We ask our readers to

read through the advertisements. We do not

overcrowd the Magazine with advertisements

but those whose names appear in our list of

firms of long standing and first-rate credit

Please extend your custom to those who help

our Magazine.

Old Seagoe Note.

A Fine Record in Church Attendance

Seagoe.—The late Mrs. Jane Mills, formerly

Webb, of Clanrole, was a very regular attender

at Seagoe Parish Church. She was very proud

of the fact that she had only missed one Sunday

service during nine years. She experienced the

meaning of the Psalmist's words, " A day in

Thy Courts is better than a thousand.

Concert in Edenderry-

A very enjoyable concert was given in the

Parochial Hall on Thursday, April 28th.

The Rector presided. Every item was encored

Messrs. Barr antd Harvey, from Tandragee

brought down the house with their "Crow

talks." Mr. Lewis Bell's miniature Boys'

Orchestra played in splendid time and tune.

L. Geddis recited with her usual refinement

and effect. The Rev. R. Gracey, of St. Donard's,

Belfast, most kindly brought Mr. and

Mrs. Kenmuir and Mr. M' Dowell. Mrs. Kemuir's

recitations delighted the audience,

Mr. M 'Dowell's two songs were finely sung

Mr. Sidney Robinson and Miss Barr kindly

played the accompaniments to the songs. The

sketch entitled " Spring Cleaning" was very

well done, and a sketch " April Fool" was

performed with great success by the two

Smiths and Mr. Dunn. A four-hand reel was

greatly appreciated. Miss Abraham and Mr

Walker played a duet, and Miss L. Dermot

sang with great taste. The Rev. R. Gracey said

a few words, after which a verse of " God Save

the King" was sung.