November 1924

Seagoe Parish Magazine.

NOVEMBER, 1924.

Seagoe Sunday School Excursion, June 19th, 1924,

Through the generosity of Mr. Joseph Twinem, Grand Avenue, New York, brother of Mr. James

Twinen, Lylo and Edenderry. we are enabled to reproduce, in the Magazine, an interesting

photograph of our Sunday School Excursion Procession as it passed through Railway Street, on Thursday, June 19th of this year, on its way to Warrenpoint. The photograph was taken by Mr. Twinem as the procession approached the Railway Station. Only those who were at the head of the procession are seen in the picture, but the procession was a very long one, more than filling the whole length of Railway Street. A pretty effect is produced in the photograph by the light of the early morning sun falling on the processionists. The photograph was taken at 9 a.m., summer time, which is about 7-30 a.m., Greenwich time. Mr. Twinem, who kindly defrayed the expense of reproducing the photograph, has been on a visit to Seagoe Parish for the past few months, with his wife, and son and daughter. He emigrated to the States some 25 years ago, and prospered in his business activities.

While in Seagoe on holiday he stayed at Tarson with his mother. Mr. Twinem has always been

much interested in the old parish, Mrs, Joseph Twinem is of American nationality, but of Swiss

descent, and during their recent holiday visited St. Gall, in Switzerland, her father's birthplace,

town which also bad some close and interesting connections with Irish Church history 1000 years

ago The boy who carried the Union Jack is David Forde of Joseph Street.

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE.

The Harvest Services,

All the Services of Harvest Thanksgiving held this

Autumn in Seagoe Parish have been attended by

large gatherings of worshippers. The services held

in the Parish Church on Thursday, October 23rd,and

on 26th, brought together very many worshippers.

The congregations at the Sunday

Services were very large, and at the Evening Service

many were unable to get into the church. The Rev.

Dr. Aldwell preached on Thursday. and on Sunday

the Rev. Frederick Hatch, LL. B.. B,D., was the

special preacher. The musical portion of the services

was well rendered by the choir. Miss Mary Wilson

presided at the organ, and Mr. T. H Wilson, who

trained the choir with great diligence and success.

On Sunday, Stainer's clap your hands," was sung.

It is a most difficult piece of music but the

choir and organist acquitted themselves

well. Mrs. Hartley of Annaghmore, sang the Soprano

solo, and the Quartette for four voices was sung by

Messrs, D. W. Murray and A. Allen, and Mrs.

Hartley and Miss Montgomery. A willing band of

decorators had beautified the church with rich garlands

of flowers and evergreens and fruit. Pretty

palms also added much to the graceful appearance of

the decorations.

District Harvest Services,

During October Harvest Services were held in

several districts of the Parish. On Thursday, October

9th. and on the following Sunday, the Services were

held in Edenderry Parochial Hall.

The Services were largely attended, and the

decorations were very bright. The Rev H. F. Egerton

preached on Thursday, and the Rector on Sunday.

Miss Hawthorne presided at the organ,with her usual

efficiency. and the Children's Choir led the singing.

On the same Sunday Carne held its special services.

As usual the school wag very nicely decorated.

Mr. D. W. Murray. our energetic superintendent had

charge of the music. The special preachers were the

Rev. H. F. Egerton on Sunday. and the Rev. J,

Armstrong, B.Sc., on Monday,

Levaghery School had its Services on Sunday.

October 19th, and the following Monday. The

school was prettily decorated with flowers and fruit,

Miss Selina Bradshaw had charge of the music,which

was hearty and devotional. The Rev. R. W.Johnston,

L. Th., and the Rev. J. Armstrong, B.Sc., were the

special preachers.

Drumgor Harvest Services.

The last of our Harvest Services will be held(D.V.)

in Drumgor Church Hall, on Thursday, November

13th. at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, November 16th, at

3-30 p.m. The Hall has recently been renovated at

a cost of over $100, and is now one of our neatest

and best Halls. The offerings on Thursday will be

divided between Foreign Missions and the Local

Sunday School Fund, and on Sunday will be on

behalf of the Renovation Fund of the Hall.

Concert at Drumgor.

On Thursday October 80th, a Concert was held in

Drumgor Church Hall. It was organised to provide

Funds towards the expenses recently incurred in the

renovation of the building, There was a large attendance

and a most interesting programme of songs

and music was provided. An important item was

selections played by the Tamnificarbet Flute Band,

which were loudly applauded. The Rector presided

and at the close a hearty vote of thanks was passed

to all who had so kindly assisted at the concert.

Presentation,

On Thursday Evening, September 11th, a social

meeting was held in Drumgor. in connection with

the local Sunday School Miss Agnes Guy,

superintendent, was present, and there was full attendance

of the teachers and children, After hearty tea had

been partaken of the Rector took the choir and in

few words explained the object of the gathering.

Miss Maggie Gracey. of Balteagh who had been both

as teacher and pupil most regular attender at the

Sunday School was about to proceed to Belfast to

undergo her period of training under the Board of

Education. The members of the Sunday School had

decided to present her with a token of their esteem,and

to express their good wishes to her for her future

course. The Rector then presented Miss Gracey with

an Attache case, and on behalf of all present expressed

his best wishes for her success. Miss Gracey

thanked those present for their kind gift, which she

would always value. Games were then engaged in

until 10 0'clock,when a pleasant evening was brought

to a close.

The Diocesan Synod.

The Synod meets on Tuesday, November 4th, in

Clarence Place Hall, Belfast. The members of the

Synod will attend Holy Communion at 10 0'clock in

St. Anne's Cathedral. Seagoe Parish has six lay

representatives, who will attend the Synod —Messrs

James Twinem, John G. Gracey, Thomas Martin,

Robt. Price, Thos. H. Wilson, and David W. Murray,

On Tuesday evening a great meeting of

Church People will be held in the Ulster

Hall at 8. Among the speakers will be the Bishop

of Tuam, and Canon Moore Ede. Tickets for the

meeting (admission free) may be had from the Rector,

or from any of the Seagoe Synodsmen.

Edenderry Parochial Hall,

A week night service is now held in the Parochial

Hall, on every Thursday Evening at 8 p.m. We invite

the residents in that district to come to the Hall

for this quiet hour of worship each week. The Rector

is making application to the Lord Bishop to licence

the Hall as a place of worship.

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE.

Seagoe Select Vestry.

A deputation from Seagoe Select Vestry waited on

the Lurgan Rural Council at their meeting on

Thursday, October 2nd, to press upon them the

importance of improving the condition of Seagoe

graveyard. The deputation presented to the council a

document specifying its suggestions, which referred

to the providing of a skilled gardener as well as

gravedigger, the building of a proper caretaker's

house, the strict enforcement of the Act of Parliament

which excludes all animals from graveyards,

the sufficient fencing of the graveyard, the exclusion

of young children from the graveyard, unless

accompanied by an adult, the digging of new graves to

a regulated depth, and the drainage of the newly

added ground The deputation was sympathetically

received by the council, who promised to give a full

consideration to the suggestions made. This question

is so urgent that we believe the council must act

without delay in the interests of Public Health, as

well as in the respect which, as Christians, we owe

to the sacred remains of our dear ones.

The Weekly Envelopes.

Is your number among the following? If so,

would you please write your name on your envelope.

We have your number but do not know your name.

4, 5, 6, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, 245, 247,

331, 334, 342, 343, 426, 427, 463, 475.

Seagoe Mothers' Union.

The opening meeting of the Mothers' Union for the

winter session was held in Edenderry Parochial Hall

on Tuesday, October 6th, at 4 p.m. There was a

full attendance of members, for whom tea was

provided. Miss Collen, the Hon. sec„ was unfortunately

unable to be present, but Miss G, Atkinson acted in

her stead. The Countess of Roden had very kindly

driven over from Tullymore Park, near Castlewellan,

for the meeting. After tea, the Rector spoke a few

words of welcome, and introduced Lady Roden to the

members. Her ladyship addressed the members on

the principles of the Mothers' Union,and the importance

of keeping the rules. Her earnest words were listened

to with great attention by all present. The members

were all greatly delighted to have the Countess

among them, and hope she will soon pay another

visit to the Parochial Hall, Those who are desirous

Of joining the Mothers' Union should send in their

names to Miss Collen. The next meeting of the

Mothers' Union will be held in the Parochial Hall on

Tuesday,November 11^th (Armistice Day), at 4 0'clock,

when the Rector will hold a Bible Class for the

members. The subject for consideration will be—

"The Gift of Peace," and the portion of scripture to

be studied will be St. Matt. viii, 23-27. Members

are asked to bring their Bibles with them.

A Cottage Service.

On Wednesday, October 22 ad, cottage service

was held in Killicomaine, where Mr. and Mrs.

England kindly lent a room. There was a crowded

attendance. The Rev. R. W. Johnston read the

prayers, and the Rector gave an address on "Seek ye

first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness."

Other Cottage Services are being arranged in various

parts of the parish. We heartily invite our people

in the districts where these services are held to be

present, and to bring others with them.

Cottage Services.

Cottage Mission Services have been araanged to

be held (D. V.) in the following districts of the Parish

—Ballyhannon and Ballymacrandle, on Wednesday,

November 12th, at 8 p.m. and at Kilvergan on

Wednesday, November 19th at 8 p.m. Handbills

will be distributed in each district before the

Services, announcing the house in which they will

be held.

Our Sunday Schools,

The new Sunday School Calendars will be issued

to teachers and children on Sunday, November 23rd.

The price of the Calendars will be ½ d. each.

A War Diary.

We have been lent the War Diary kept during the

earlier years of the war by Herbert Murray, of

Ballynery, who served with „the Canadians in Flanders,

during the war, He is one of those whose names are

recorded on our Memorial Pillars. He died from

wounds in April, 1917, and is buried in Flanders.

The diary is a stirring record of war experiences at

the most trying period of the war, and in that part

of the war zone where the fighting was fiercest. We

hope in our next issue to print some extracts from

the diary.

An American Visitor.

Last month the Rector had a visit from Mr. Vincent

Hamilton Potter, of 36 School St. Burnside,

Connecticut, U.S.A. Mr. Potter, who is a graduate

of Trinity College, Hartford, Conn. , U.S.A., was on

visit to Europe. Before leaving America his relatives

had told him to be sure to visit the old Parish of

"Sagy," from which his grandmother,Ellen Atkinson

had emigrated in the middle of the last century. Mr.

Potter interviewed several of the residents in the

Parish, - including Mr. Dynes Atkinson, of Upper

Seagoe. He attended the services in the Parish

Church on Sunday, and saw the old Font where his

ancestors were baptized. Mr. Potter is a loyal member

of the American Episcopal Church, and was

greatly interested by his visit to the parish. It is

nice to see the attachment to the old place asserting

itself in the third generation.

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE

ITEMS.

We regret that some of our usual readers were unable

to secure a copy of last month's Magazine, as all

the copies were sold at once. The best way to make

sure of getting a copy is to pay your 2/- subscription

in advance to your local distributor.

The recent settled weather has greatly helped the

harvest.

Please bring your Freewill Offering to the church

with you each Sunday.

Advent Sunday falls this year on November 2nd,

which is also St. Andrew's Day.

Shankill Parish Magazine for November contains

portraits of the staff of clergy of Shankill Parish,four

in number.

Many among us will regret the resignation of the

Very Rev. Dr. O'Lougblin, D. D. , who has for the

past 30 years filled the onerous post of Rector of

Shankill. Dr. O'Loughlin was always a welcome

visitor to Seagoe. He intends to reside in future at

Rostrevor.

We regret to hear of the death of Mrs Jack Wilson,

of Enenderry, after a long illness. We express our

sincere sympathy with Mr, Wilson and his family in

their bereavement.

The death of Mr. Thomas Guy, of Derryvore, is

much regretted. He was liked by everyone for his

quiet genial disposition. He has passed away after

a long and trying illness,

A Great Meeting of Church People will be held

in the Ulster Hall. on Tuesday, November 4th at

8 p.m.

Seagoe School Concert.

A Concert will be given 'by the pupils of Seagoe

Public Elementary School, fn Edenderry Parochial

Hall, on Tuesday, December 16th, at 8 p.m.

Tickets, Reserved, 2s ; Unreserved, are now

on sale. The proceeds will be on behalf of Seagoe

School. An interesting programme is in preparation.

Services in the Parochial Hall

The first of the week night Thursday Services was

held in Edenderry Parochial Hall on Thursday,

October 2nd, at 8 p.m. There was a good attendance

of worshippers. The Service was conducted by the

Rev. R. W. Johnston, and the address was given by

Rector. Miss Hawthorn presided at the Harmonium,

and is taking charge of the music at the

services. She is forming a childrens choir who

Will help in the singing.

Parish Register for October.

Baptisms.

The following were baptized in the Parish Church on October 4th, 1924.

Hynes—Winifred, daughter of William James and Amelia Hynes, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Jane Eliza Hynes Amelia Hynes.

Magee—Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Margaret Magee, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Anne Major, Sarah Margaret Magee.

McCrory—Joseph, son of Joseph Alexander and Margaret McCrory, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Christina Roney„Mary Jane Roney.

Roney—Wilson, son of Samuel and Christina Roney of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Mary Jane Roney, Margaret McCrory.

Marriage.

Rainey and Burrell— October 15th, 1924, Robert George Rainey, of Edenderry,

to Olive Jessie Burrell, of Scarva.

Burials.

Guy—October 22nd, Thomas Guy, of Derryvore, aged 73 years.

The Weekly Freewill Envelopes,

A list of the sums subscribed though the Envelopes

from January 1st, 1924, to June 30th, 1924, has

been posted on the Notice Board in the Church Porch.

If any mistake is noticed in it please communicate

with Mr. Hugh Stoops, Hon. Treasurer, Kiilicomaine

Road. The new sets of Envelopes for 1925 will be

issued in good time, so that everyone may make

good start for the New year,on Sunday, January 4th,

1925. We hope all who contribute will try to increase

the amount they give each week. No less than 51

subscribers place only one penny in the Envelope

each week, We ask also that all wage earners in each

household should secure a set of Envelopes for themselves.

As things are at present the Parish is responsible

for £392 in salaries alone, exclusive of the

expenses connected with the heating, lighting, and

repairs of the church buildings. It will take another

£70 per annum to raise the Parish from the status

of a Curacy in charge, which it now holds, to that of

a Parish in the full sense of the term. We regret to

record that 62 heads of families, who took sets of

Envelopes from the collectors at the beginning of the

year have as yet not sent in a single Envelope. If

this fact is read by any of those who possess sets of

Envelopes as yet unused we hope they will take it to

heart and amend their ways.

Wednesday Evening Service,

We are glad to record an improvement in the

attendance at the Wednesday Evening Services in

the Parish Church. This opportunity for Worship

during the week has proved a great help to many.

A quiet hour in the House of Prayer amidst the toil

and turmoil of the week is an immense help to the

Spiritual life of the soul. We invite you to join in

this act of Worship each week.