November 1927

Seagoe Parish Magazine.

NOVEMBER, 1927.

CLERGY :

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

Portadown.

Rev. W. A. Henry, 21 Edward St., Portadown.

CHURCHWARDENS :

Rector's—Thos. E. Maginnis, Breagh.

People's—John R. Reid, Portadown.

Sewage Tanks in Seagoe.

A very serious injury is about to be inflicted on

Seagoe and its neighbourhood by the Urban Council

of Portadown. It seems to be the intention of

the Council to construct the sewage tanks for the

new main drainage scheme in Seagoe. We hope

our readers will realise what this means. Simply

this : that all the sewage of Portadown will be

dumped down in their midst, and our pretty townland,

associated for so many centuries with the

worship of the Church and the bright voices of the

school children and the quiet of the old graveyard

will for the time to come be disturbed by all the

activities connected with the modern disposal of the

refuse and sewage of a large and growing town.

This would be intolerable, and must not be permitted.

We have no quarrel with the Urban Council

on the score of a main drainage scheme. What

we do object to is that when there are many uninhabited

areas in the neighbourhood of Portadown

suitable for sewage works, they should without regard

to the feelings of the people of Seagoe or the

associations of the place plant it down in our midst.

The action of the Council has already given rise

to much indignation among the residents in this

neighbourhood, and we are quite certain that

organised and strenuous opposition will be given to

the proposed scheme A public meeting will shortly

be held to voice the feelings of the residents on this

question and to consider the best means for opposing and preventing it.

Harvest Time in Seagoe,

Every year as the season of Harvest comes round

a splendid wave of thanksgiving passes over our

People. Our Parish Churches and our local schools

are filled with interested and devout worshippers,

Who gather together for prayer and praise in a

combined act of Thanksgiving to the Lord of the

Harvest for the renewal of His promised gifts.

IN THE PARISH CHURCH.

Thursday, Oct. 20th, and Sunday, October 23rd,

were the days fixed for the services in the Parish

Church Kind and reverent hands had decorated

the walls and furnishing of the Church with the

glorious ripe products of garden, field and orchard.

The Church seemed to be more fully decorated than

in other years. Of course the best decoration of

all is a crowded congregation, and this was present

at all the services. Our old friend and former

Curate, Canon Taylor, preached, and urged with his

familiar earnestness on all present the Duty of

Salvation. His text was: "The Harvest is past, the

summer is ended, and we are not saved." On Sunday

the Rev. H. W. Rennison, once again back as

Curate in Drumcree, was with us as preacher. His

subject was " Salvation through the Commonplace."

His text was, God's signal to David, " the sound of

a going in the tops of the mulberry trees." At the

Evening Service the Rev. Percy Marks, B.A., Rector

of Ballymore (Tandragee) preached on the Spiritual

Harvest of Human Life. The Harvest music calls

for special note. Mr. and Miss Wilson and the

choir gave much and careful attention to the

Anthem, the Canticles and the Hymns. Practices

were held three times a week for several

weeks. All the members attended with great regularity.

The result of all this diligent preparation

was apparent in the Services. The Anthem, "Glory,

honour, praise and power," by the famous French

musician, Berthold Tours, was sung with great

power and expression. It was a real song of

Thanksgiving. The " Te Deum" was sung as a special act

of Thanksgiving at the close of the Service on Sunday evening.

We thank all those who kindly sent fruit, flowers

and corn for the decoration of the Church. This

year, for the first time, the Harvest Thanksgiving

Services in the three Parishes of Seagoe, Portadown

and Drumcree were held on the same week night

and Sunday. The effect of this was that practically

all the worshippers in each Parish Church were

drawn from its own Parish, and so the Thanksgiving

had a deeper meaning and greater reality as a local Festival.

Armistice Day.

Sunday, November 6th, will be observed in the

Parish Church as Armistice Sunday. A collection

will be made on behalf of Earl Haig's ex Service

Men's Fund. Our thoughts will go back to that day

in November, 1918, when Peace was proclaimed after

the horrors of the Great War. We will also remember

all those who at the call of King and

Country went forth to the conflict. On Friday,

November 11th, Armistice Day, a short service will

be held in the Parish Church at 10-45 a.m., and

the two minutes silence will be observed at the

Memorial gates at 11 a.m. We hope that ex servicemen

will wear their medals at these services.

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE.

Seagoe to Toronto and Back.

BOB SHERMAN CONCLUDES HIS INTERESTING

STORY,

Tuesday, 12th July.—We watched the long procession

today, which passed along Queen St. to the

Exhibition Grounds This afternoon we went with

one of the Lodges to Tobico Creek, where we had a

very enjoyable afternoon.

Wednesday, 13th July .-—We visited Mr. Jack Stoops

today. He is Manager of Aked & Co., a large

woollen firm. This evening we drove to Mussleman's

Lake, about 35 miles from Toronto. Amid thunder

and lightning we had a clip, which was enjoyed by

all.

Thursday, 14th .July.--About 1 p.m. today we left

for Oshawa, where we visited the Pontiac Motor

Works

Friday, 15th July.—We intended to visit Niagara

Falls to-day, but it rained so hard that it was

impossible to go, We consoled ourselves by writing

letters and arranging cur snapshots.

Saturday, 16th July-—As our visit was nearing an

end so we went to Hamilton to visit Mrs. Best and

Miss Flarnigan, former Seagoe parishioners. We

left Toronto at 2 p.m., and after a delightful sail

across the Lake we arrived at Hamilton. We went

to the foot of the mountain in the street car, and

then boarded the incline car, which took us to the

top of the mountain. The air on the mountain is

wonderful, and one obtains from it a superb view

of Hamilton and Lake Ontario. After a very enjoyable

evening we returned to Toronto by the Canadian National Railway.

Sunday, 17th July.—We left Toronto for Barrie (60

miles North of Toronto) this morning at 8.30 a.m.,

arrived about 10.30 a.m. Barrie is situated on

Lake Simcol, so we were enabled to have a swim

in the Lake. We arrived home about 12 p.m.

Monday, 18th July.—We visited the Spinning

Works of Aked & Co., seeing each process, from the

arrival of the thick wool to the finished product.

Tuesday, 19th July.—-At 9.15 a.m. we left on the

steamer " Cayuga" for Niagara. At 12 noon we

landed at Queenstown, and then followed the

wonderful "Gorge Trip to Niagara Falls. It is a sight

not easily forgotten; far below we could see the

river rushing madly on and throwing itself into

a great foam. But this is small compared with the

first sight of Niagara Falls, surrounded by all kinds

of amusements and souvenir shops. We visited one

of the great power stations, which is quite close

to the Falls.

Wednesday, 20th July.—After yesterday's fatiguing

journey we remained indoors today.

Thursday, 21st July.—The greater part of today

was spent in packing for the "home journey."

Friday, 22nd July.—We left Toronto for Montreal

this morning at 9.15. The train journey was a little

tiresome, though we arrived in Montreal about

5 p.m. From the station we went directly to the

S.S. Doric. When we had located our cabin we

walked to Notre Dame Cathedral. We retired about

10.30 p.m.

Saturday, 23rd July.—We arose at 7.30 a.m. After

breakfast we watched the tugs pull the ship into

position. The scenery along the St. Lawrence was

wonderful; en route we passed the S.S. Albertic and

Montcalm. About 7 p.m. we passed under the

famous Quebec bridge. We stopped about an hour

at Quebec, where some passengers came aboard.

Before dark we saw the Montmorency Falls, which

are 100 feet higher than Niagara.

Sunday, 24th July.—-We attended morning service.

It was a very dull and misty day.

Monday, 25th July.—The mist of yesterday had

turned into a thick fog, and we had to stop about

three hours in the Strait of Bellisle. We had a

physical training class to-day.

Tuesday, 27th July.—After breakfast we had our

usual physical training class, and for the remainder

of the day played shuffle board and deck quoits.

Wednesday, 28th July.—The sea was very rough

today; a great many people were seasick. It was

almost impossible to play deck games, as the boat

was lurching badly.

Thursday, 28th July.—The yesterday was calm

compared with today. Great waves came lashing

over the bow of the ship, and it was impossible to

go on top deck. The daily lifesaving practice of

the crew gave one dear old lady a great fright; she

thought the ship was sinking when she saw them

run past with their lifebelts.

Friday, 29th July.—The sea was still very rough

this morning, and a strong gale was blowing.

About noon the sea became fairly calm and the gale

ceased. We had a great masquerade tonight,

followed by a grand concert.

Saturday, 30th July.—We awoke to find the sun

shining and a fresh breeze blowing. We watched

all day for signs of the Irish coast, but they did

not appear.

Sunday.—We were up about 6 a.m., and when we

came on deck Rathlin Island was just coming into

view. The scenery from this point onwards was

magnificent. At 10 a.m. we left the Doric and

arrived once more in Belfast at 12.15 a.m., and then

we came on to Edenderry and good old Seagoe.

Congratulations.

We heartily congratulate Mrs. Sally Neill, formerly

of Hacknahay, and now of Moyallon, on completing

her 90th year on October 22nd. Mrs. Neill

is still active and strong, and has always been interested

in the welfare of Seagoe Parish.

An American Tea.

To complete payment for recent improvements in

Edenderry Parochial Hall, an American Tea will

be held in the Parochial Hall, Edenderry, on

Wednesday, November 16th, from 3.30 to 5-30 0'clock

Bring an article value 2s. Buy an article value 2s

Tea. All will be welcome.

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE

District Harvest Services.

In addition to the Services of Harvest Thanksgiving

held in the Parish Church, there have also been

held special services in each District of the Parish.

The first of these services was held in Hacknahay

on Sunday, September 25th, at 3-30, and on the

following Monday at 8. They were attended by large

numbers. The School was beautifully decorated

with quantities of roses from the Portadown nurseries.

The singing was bright and hearty. The

preacher on Monday was the Rev. J. W. Rogers,

the Curate of St. Mark's Parish, Portadown. Miss

Wilson presided at the organ and gave good help

to the rnusic.

Edenderry held its services quite early this year,

on Sunday and Monday, Oct. 2nd and 3rd. On

Sunday the congregation was large, but on Monday

it was small. Great trouble had been taken by a

band helpers in decorating the Hall with a mass of

beautiful flowers, and Mr. T. H. Wilson kindly

supervised the music. On the Monday evening the

Rev. J. W. Rogers, of St. Mark's, again kindly assisted

by preaching. The offerings were for Foreign Missions.

On Sunday, Oct. 16th, and the Monday following,

Levaghery held its Festival. The old School was

very bright with flowers and fruit. The Rector

preached on Sunday, and on Monday the Rev. J. F.

Armstrong, B.D., Curate of St. Mark's, preached on

behalf of Foreign Missions. Miss Selina Bradshaw

had charge of the music, and the hearty singing

added much to the brightness of the Service.

Carne held its Services on Sunday, Oct. 30th, and

Monday, the 31st. The School, which has recently

been renovated, looked its best with its garlands of

flowers and its furnishings of fruits and vegetables.

The room was quite full. The Rector preached on

God's gift in the Harvest. "

The members of Seagoe

Choir led the singing of the Psalm and

hymns Mr. David Murray presided at the harmonium.

The singing, which was partly unaccompanied, was remarkably good.

We have never heard better in Seagoe Parish. Altogether the

service was exceptionally helpful. On Monday, Oct.

31^st the service was continued. The singing was

again very good and hearty. The Rev. J. W.

Appelbe, B.A., Curate of Shankill, preached and

made an appeal on behalf of Foreign Missions.

Seagoe Almanacs and Kalendars.

This year we will have a Seagoe Parish Almanac,

price 2d, and a Seagoe Kalendar, price 1 ½ d. They

are very bright, and each contains a verse from the

Bible for every day in the year. They will be on

sale on and after December 1st, at Mr. Vance's,

Bridge Street, and from the Superintendents of

Sunday Schools. If any Parishioner requires one of

them for the Australian post please apply to the

Rector.

Drumgor Harvest Services.

The last of our Harvest Services this year will be

held (D.v.) in Drumgor Church Hall on Thursday,

Nov. 10th, at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, Nov. 13th, at

4 p.m.

Parish Register for October.

Baptisms.

The following were Baptized in Seagoe Parish

Church on Oct. 1st, 1927 :—

Crawford—-John Gardiner, son of Nicholas John and Margaret Crawford, of Ballyhannon.

Sponsors—Mary Maria Crawford, Margaret Crawford.

Fenton—Mary, daughter of William John and Harriett, Fenton, of Knockmena.

Sponsors- --Emily Jane Orr, Harriett Fenton.

Clayton—William George, son of George and Martha Clayton, of Killicomaine.

Sponsors—-Martha Glassey, Martha Clayton.

Lyness—Anne, daughter of John and Alicia Lyness, of Carne.

Sponsors—John Lyness, Anne Fitzsimons, Alicia Lyness.

S.S. School Deficit,

The following have kindly subscribed to cover the

deficit of £9 which was incurred on this year's Sunday

School excursion—Miss Calvert, £1; 10s each

from Messrs. D. Rock. R. M'Clementcs, J. Vance, J.

Dermott, S. Rennix, Mrs. Stoops, Miss Atkinson, Rev.

Canon Archer; 7s 6d from W. Sherman; 6s each from

Rev. W. A. Henry and " Anon"; 5s from T. E.

Maginnis—Total to date, £6 4s 6d. We would be

very glad if others will help, and so finally clear

the debt. Subscriptions may be sent to the Rector,

and will be acknowledged in our next issue.

Old Seagoe Notes,

Further note on the Cuppage Family of Silverwood.

—Robert Berry, of Kinnego, Lurgan, formerly

of Silverwood, kindly sends us the following notes on

the Cuppage family in recent years :—The children

of Thomas and Frances Cuppage numbered thirteen,

comprising six daughters and seven sons, viz., Mary,

Sarah, Frances, Catherine, Elizabeth and Jane. The

sons were—William, Henry, Thomas, George, John,

James and Adam. Two of these gentlemen were

surgeons on board ship, whether serving on H.M.S.

or otherwise I cannot state. Harry became a Major

General, and was killed on the railway a short

distance from his own home. He was interred in the

family burying-ground in Shankhill, Lurgan, about

the year 1872. Adam was a Church of Ireland clergyman,

his last parish being Dundrum, Co. Down. He

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died in the year 1898. I have made enquiries re

visiting Seagoe Church, and in the words of one

who had often seen them proceeding to worship

there, " it was a grand sight to see them drive off

in the landeau with coachman and footman. In the

later years of their life the ladies spent most or

their time in the Island of Jersey. Two or three

are laid to rest there. One, in fact, died at Silverwood

some 14 or 16 years ago, and she was interred

in Shankhill, but a few years ago her remains were

disinterred and brought over to Jersey. Whatever

instructions she had made in her will was probably

the cause, and of course the late war was responsible for the delay.

A Seagoe Wedding in olden days.—It was the

custom in old days in Seagoe for the bride and

bridegroom to walk with their attendant guests in

couples all the way, no matter how far from their

house to the Parish. Mrs. Berry, of Kinnego, recalls

how her mother told her that in the year 1853,

when she was married, they had 13 couples in the

wedding party, and they walked all the way from

Annaloist to Seagoe Parish Church and then home

again, a distance of fully ten miles. In those days

and up to 1874 Annaloist was in the Parish of

Seagoe. It was always considered that the larger

the number of couples who went to the wedding the

more important were the people who were getting

married. What a change has taken place in seventy

years ! The modern motor wedding presents a striking

contrast to the long line of gay but tired couples

walking for miles along rough roads to the Parish

Church.

Lady Moira and the Rev. Richard Buckby, Vicar

of Seagoe.—The note on Lady Moira which appears

in our last issue opens up, as was then stated, a

wide field of investigation. To understand its

significance aright we have to recall the various

theological currents (which flowed as strongly in the

eighteenth century as they do to-day) must be taken

into account. The key to an explanation of Lady

Moira's dislike of the Rev. R. Buckby depended

apparently on his attitude to the visit of the Rev. John

Wesley to Seagoe. Lady Moira was the daughter of

the famous Selina, Countess of Huntingdon, John

Wesley's champion and rival, and shared her

mother's views.

Seagoe Church Workers.

On Wednesday, Nov. 23rd, a social meeting

the Church Workers of Seagoe Parish will be held

(D.v.) in Seagoe Parochial School. Tea at 7.30. To

those who received invitations to the recent Church

Workers' Rally in the Town Hall, Portadown are

invited to be present. Cards of invitation will be

issued.

Sergeant Russell's Diary.

We regret very much that we are unable to print

as promised, in this month's issue, Sergeant

Russell's notes on his experiences in the Matabe

campaign of 1893, but we hope to insert them in next

month's issue, without fail.

ITEMS.

The Men's Recreation Room is again open and

being well availed of by the Edenderry men.

The Mothers' Union at their last meeting had

stirring address from Miss Colley, of London.

SERVICES

THE PARISH CHURCH.

HOLY COMMUNION—1st Sunday after Morning

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

Festivals.

—1st Saturday of Month at 3 p.m.,

HOLY BAPTISM

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

8 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. For Women—Seagoe

School.

SUNDAY SCHOOLS—IO 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 p.m.

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,

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.

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