November 1929

Seagoe Parish Magazine.

NOVEMBER, 1929.

Seagoe School Bazaar,

DECEMBER 12th and 13th, 1929.

Seagoe School Bazaar,

The Bazaar for the renovation and upkeep of

Seagoe: School will (D.v.) be held in Seagoe School on

Thursday and Friday, December 12th end 13th. The

Bazaar will be opened at 3-30 on Thursday, Dec. 12th.

by Viscountess Charlemont, and on Friday, Dec.

13th, at the same hour by Mrs. Waring, M.P., of

Waringstown. The following stalls have been arranged:—

1. Farm Produce Stall.

2. Refreshment Stall.

3. Work Stall.

4. Pound Stall (Children's Stall).

5. White Elephant Stall.

6. Cake Stall.

There will also be a shooting gallery, two bran dips,

etc. The charge for admission will be sixpence on

the afternoon of Thursday up to 6 p.m., and three

pence on Thursday evening from 7 p.m. On Friday

afternoon and evening admission will be threepence.

Collecting hooks have been issued. Final particulars

regarding the Bazaar will be given in our next

issue. Viscountess Charlemont who has most kindly

consented to come for the opening of the Bazaar,

is the wife of Lord Charlemont the Minister of

Education in Northern Ireland. Mrs. Waring, who is

also coming to help us by opening the Bazaar on

Friday, Dec. 13th, is the widow of the late Mr. Holt

Waring. who was killed in the War. Mrs. Waring

is a Member of Parliament in the Northern House

of Commons. A large Bazaar committee has been

formed and has quickly got to work. Collecting

books, signed by the Rector. have been issued, and

ask the kind help of all the Parishioners to make

the Bazaar a great success. We appeal especially

to all those who have been educated in the School

or have attended the Sunday School to help towards

the renovation and upkeep of the old building.

Many who read these words will recall the days

when as school children they sat in these} rooms

hallowed by so many memories, or played at peace

time in the old playground trodden by the feet of

many generations of Seagoe children. Seagoe

School has indeed meant much to Seagoe Parish,

and the Parishioners should take a pride in keeping

it in a state worthy of its high traditions.

Seagoe Harvest Services.

The Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held in

the Parish Church on Thursday, October 17, and on

Sunday, October 20th. The Service on Thursday

evening was attended by a large congregation. The

musical part of the Service was beautifully rendered

by a large choir. The Harvest Anthem was

' While the Earth remaineth," by Maunder. The

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

and now Deputation Secretary of the Jews' Society,

preached the sermon. The collection was for

Foreign Missions. The Services on Sunday began

at 8 a.m. with a celebration of Holy Communion, at

which there was a good attendance notwithstanding

the very inclement weather. At the 11-30 0'clock.

Service there was a large congregation. The Anthem

was by J. H. Maunder—" While the earth remaineth."

The solos were; sung by Messrs. R. Robb

(bass) and D. Murray (tenor). Both choir and solo,

parts were rendered with great expression and

musical precision. The Rev. A. D. Mitchell, M.A.„

Rector of Eglantine, Hillsborough, preached. At

Evening Prayer the Church was crowded. The

special preacher was the Rev. Canon Manning,

M.C., Rector of Holywood, Co. Down. At the close

of the Service the Benedicite was sung as a Hymn

of Praise. We offer our thanks to all who so kindly

sent fruit and flowers for the decoration of

Church.

District Harvest Services.

Harvest Thanksgiving Services have been held

during the month in all districts of the Parish.

were all attended by large numbers of people and

in each of the Schools the rooms were decorated

with great taste This year there seemed to be a

wealth of beautiful flowers, greater than in other

years. Among those who kindly helped we would

specially thank the Rev. J. G. F. Magill, M.A., of St

Mark's, and the Rev. E. Burns, of Shankill

Edenderry Harvest Services.

The last of our Harvest Services Will be held (D.v)

in Edenderry Parochial Hall on Sunday, November

3rd, at 3-30 p.m., and on Monday, Nov. 4th, at 8 p.m.

A special choir will lead the singing and an Anthem

will be sung. The Rev. H. O. Egerton, M.A., Rector

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of Mullabrack, will preach on Sunday, and the Rev.

A. H. Mann, M.A., Rector of Knocknarnuckley, on

Monday. Tho offerings on Sunday will be in aid of

the Parochial Hall Fund and on Monday for Foreign Missions.

Death of Mr. Joseph Warnock.

We deeply regret to record the, death of Mr. Joseph

Warnock, which took place after a long and trying

illness on October 12th. Mr. Warnock had

throughout his whole life been associated with

Seagoe Parish and was always greatly interested

in its welfare. When Seagoe Parish Magazine was

published for the first time in Jauuary, 1906 he helped

in many ways to make it a success. It was he who

for many years past chose the quality of paper for

the cover and showed his interest by making many

helpful suggestions. When he became proprietor of

the " Portadown News" he filled that responsible

post with great judgement and discretion. He had a

very retentive memory and his unfailing sympathy

and kindness made him 'popular with everyone. He

bore a long and most trying illness with a wonderful

spirit of courage and hope. Though often

racked with pain he never complained, and to the

very end he retained his interest in current events.

His funeral to Seagoe was very largely attended and

regret was expressed on all sides at his early decease.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to his most

devoted wife and relatives, who through his death

have suffered a sad loss.

A Letter of Appeal.

Mrs. Atkinson, of Eden Villa, has asked that the

following appeal should appear in the Magazine, and

with great pleasure we comply with her request.

We hope that many in the Parish Will respond. It

is very fitting that Seagoe should have a share in

the building of the great Memorial Tower at St.

Mark's Church. When the Tower is finished and the

bells hung their soft music will float over Seagoe,

Parish and bring beautifully to our remembrance

those bright ones whose company we once enjoyed

and whose bodies now rest on distant battlefields.

APPEAL.

I arn sure there are many people in Seagoe who

feel, with me, that they would wish to share in helping

the people of St. Mark's Parish, Portadown,

to raise the required sum of money for the peal of

bells, and so show our sympathy.

I have obtained the willing approval of Canon

Archer and the Select Vestry to receive subscriptions,

as a gift from Seagoe Church people. The fund will

remain open from now until the end of December.

I shall receive and acknowledge all contributions

sent or brought to me before

that date.

ALICE ATKINSON.

Eden Villa, Portadown.

Oct. 26th, 1929.

Mothers' Union.

A meeting of the Mother's Union will (D.V.) be

held in Edenderry Parochial Hall on Tuesday, Nov.

12th, at 7-30 p.m. Tea will be provided for all who

attend. We regret that Mrs. Reid has had to resign

her position as President of the Seagoe Mothers'

Union owing to prolonged absence from home and

pressure of other work. At a meeting of the committee

held in the Parochial Hall on Oct. 22nd, Mrs.

James Twinem, of Lylo, was unanimously elected

President of the Union. Mrs. Twinem has shown

much interest in the Mothers' Union since its formation

in the Parish. We are confident she will make

an excellent President.

Church Parade.

The Seagoe C.L.B. and the Junior Cadets took part

in a Church Parade at Seagoe on Sunday morning,

Oct. 27th. Headed by the St. Mark's B.B. Band, they

marched from Edenderry to the Church. Special

places were reserved for them. Captain Gracey

preached on " David and Goliath." The lads

presented a very smart appearance. We wish to

express our thanks to the St. Mark's lads who so kindly

played our Brigade to the Church. The collection,

amounting to £2, was given to the C.L.B. Funds.

Death of Mrs. Bright,

We record with sincere regret the death last month

of Mrs. Bright at the advanced age of 86 ½ years.

She was the daughter of the late Mr. James Atkinson,

of Lower Seagoe, who for 50 years acted as Hon.

Sec. of Seagoe Select Vestry. Mrs. Bright was all

her life deeply interested in Seagoe Parish and

possessed a most interesting collection of Seagoe

antiquities, including a uniform of the Seagoe

Yeomanry of 1820. Up to the end of her long life she

retained her keenness of intellect and brightness of

manner. She had many stories to tell of Seagoe in

the old days of Archdeacon Saurin, and her vivid

memory of all that she had heard and seen made

her conversation delightful and informing. She is

laid to rest amid the hallowed surroundings which

she loved in life. Our sympathy goes out to all the

members of her family in their bereavement.

“A Palestine Evening."

On Friday, Oct. 18th, the Rev. W. T. Grey, M.A.,

gave a most interesting "Palestine Evening" in the

Parochial Hall. After tea, the proceedings took the

form of an illustrated lecture on Life in Palestine.

Mr. Grey had a number of most interesting exhibits.

Miss M. Twinem had trained some singers, who in

Eastern costume chanted Hebrew melodies. Mr.

Isaac Clayton made a splendid " Shepherd," and Mr.

James Lavery acted cleverly as a Jewish Scribe. Mr.

R. Gracey presided, and there was a good attendance.

Everyone was greatly pleased with the evening's

proceedings. The tea was kindly supplied by

a ladies' committee.

Jumble Sale.

A Jumble Sale will be held in Edenderry Parochial

Hall on Friday, Nov. 8th, at 8 p.m. There will be

splendid bargains. The proceeds will go to the C.L.B.

Band Fund.

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Parish Register for October

Baptisms

Vennard—Oct. 5th, 1929, Leslie, son of Edward and Jane Vennard, of Edenderry

Sponsors—Edward Vennard, Minnie Craig.

5th, 1929, Anne Jane, daughter of James and Sarah Best, of Balteagh.

Sponsors—James Best, Anne Jane Best, Sarah Best.

Hamill—Oct. 6th, 1929, Julia Frances, daughter of Samuel and Anne Hamill, of Killicomaine.

Sponsors—Samuel Hamill, Mary Quinn, Anne Hamill.

Marriage.

Pepper and Brown—Oct. 10th, 1929, William James Pepper, of Portadown,

to Ellen Brown, of Edenderry.

Burials.

Warnock—Oct. 14th, Josevh Warnock, of Portadown, aged 38 years.

Taylor—Oct. 15th, Sarah Taylor, of Levaghery, aged 70 years.

Towell—Oct. 28, Joseph Towell, of Edenderry, aged 70 years.

Sympathy.

The death of Mrs. Taylor removes from our midst

one who was known to many. She bore a long and

trying illness with much patience. We offer our

sincere sympathy to her sister, Mrs. Patton, and to

her brother, Mr. Walker.

Girls' Friendly Society.

Seagoe G.F.S. opens its meetings for the Winter

session on Thursday, Nov. 7th, in Seagoe School at

7-30. A social has been arranged for Thursday, Nov.

14th, in Seagoe School. A Girls' Bible Class is held

every Sunday in Seagoe School at 10 a.m. We invite

the members to join this class.

Men's Bible Class,

Edenderry Mem's Bible Class held a social in the

Parochial Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 22nd. There was a

large attendance of members and their friends.

After tea, games were enjoyed and then the Rector

took the chair, and a presentation of a handsome

dressing case was made to Mr. Wm. Forde on his

approaching departure for the States. Mr. Forde

suitably replied and thanked the members for their

kindness. Mr. Gracey and several others spoke of

Mr. Forde's good work in with the Class.

The Church in Canada.

The Rev. H. Knobbs, who is a Rector in Western

Canada, will speak in Edenderry Parochial Hall on

Wednesday, Nov. 13th, at 8 p.m., on " The Church in

Canada." Mr. Knobbs has had a long experience of

church work in Western Canada. A collection will

be made for Mr. Knobb's work. This Lecture ought

to be of great interest to our people.

A Kind Offer.

Mn. James McDowell, of Rhode Island, U.S.A., who

revisits Seagoe every year, has made a kind offer

to the Rector to supply a large type set of Prayer

Books and Hymnals for the use of strangers and

others who may be worshippers in Seagoe Church.

We accept his offer with thanks and pleasure, and

an order for the supply of the books is being for:

warded to the publishers in Dublin. Mr. M'Dowe11

has written to the Rector expressing the pleasure

which he and Miss M'Dowell experienced in their

recent visit to Seagoe and Portadown. ' 'We had a

very nice visit, both in Ireland and England, and

enjoyed it all very much from the many kindnesses

and courtesies extended to us by everyone with

whom we came in contact."

Armistice Sunday.

On Sunday, Nov. 10th, the Services in the Parish

Church will have special reference to the subject of

Peace and a Remembrance of those who fell in the

Great War.

Seagoe Parish Almanac.

The pretty Parish Almanac for 1930, price 2d, will

be on sale from Dec. 1st at Mr. Vance's, Bridge St.

Those who would wish for early copies to send

abroad can have them on applying to the Rector.

ITEMS.

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rainey wish to thank all

who subscribed towards the chair for their little

girl Vera.

Messrs. A. Harper & Co., of Belfast, have given a

valuable cup for competition among the members

of Seagoe C.L.B.

Mr. James Twinem has been elected a supplemental

member of the Diocesan Council of Down and

Connor and Dromore.

We thank Mrs. Nesbitt, of Brisbane, North Queensland,

for very interesting Australian Church papers

which she has sent.

Buy a Seagoe pencil and help our Bazaar. They

are splendid value.

£1 has been sent to the Church Army, being

a collection made recently at a Wednesday evening

Service in the Parochial Hall.

Largely attended open air Services have been held

on Saturday evenings in Edenderry at the "Big

Lamp" at 9 0'clock by Mr. Gracey and his band of workers.

Advent Sunday falls on Dec. 1st this year

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RECTOR :

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

Portadown.

LAY READER (Bishop's Licence) :

Mr, Robt, Gracey, 23 Railway Street, Portadown.

CHURCHWARDENS :

Rector's—George Henry Wilson.

People's—John Harrison Twinem.

Old Seagoe Notes.

The Saurin and Cave Brown Cave Families, 1858.—

The recent death on Oct. 22nd, 1929, of the Rev. Sir

Genilie Cave Brown Cave, Bart. , brings to mind the

marriage in Seagoe Church on Sept. 9th, 1858, of

Miss Caroline Mary Anne Elizabeth Saurin, elder

daughter of Archdeacon Saurin, to the Rev. Ambrose

Sneyd Cave Brown Cave, Rector of Stretton-en-le-Field,

Derbyshire, third son of Sir John Robert Cave Brown Cave.

Mrs. Cave Brown Cave had a large

family of thirteen children—nine sons and four

daughters. Her eldest son was named James Saurin,

after his grandfather, and was baptized in Seagoe

Church. He was a Captain in the Yorkshire Light

Infantry and died on Feb. 14th, 1892. Her second

son was Reginald Ambrose, who is now a Commander

in the Royal Navy and has just succeeded to

the Baronetcy. Mrs. Cave Brown Cave died on April

16th„ 1903, and her husband died on July 22nd, 1895.

The family residence of the family of Cave Brown

Cave is at Stretton Hall, Ashby-de-la-Louche, England.

They are a very ancient and distinguished family.

Reopening of Seagoe Parish Church in 1891.—[Mr.

John Montgomery has kindly lent us the following

interesting record of what took place at the reopening

of Seagoe Parish Church in 1891. At the

time it appeared as a supplement to the "Portadown

News." ]

The reopening of Seagoe Church and the

Consecration of the Chancel and South Aisle by the Lord

Bishop of Down and Connor and Dromore took place

on the 7th inst. A description of the extent and

nature of the improvements effected has already

appeared in the " Portadown News." With the exception

of the West wall and gable the Church has been

entirely reconstructed. When the service commenced

at three o'clock, the Church was well filled

in every part.

Petition for Consecration of Chancel and South Aisle

of Seagoe Church, August 7th. 1891.

To the Right Reverend Father in God, William, by

Divine permission, Lord Bishop of Down and Connor and Dromore.

The 7th day of August, 1891,

The petition of the rector, churchwardens, and

parishioners of the parish of Seagoe, your Lordship's Diocese of Dromore:

Humbly Sheweth—That the Parish Church of

Seagoe hath been lately enlarged by the addition

of a chancel and south aisle; the chancel having been

erected as a memorial of the late Stewart Blacker

Esq., Deputy Lieutenant, of Carrickblacker, by his

sister, the Baroness Von Stieglitz; and the south aisle

to meet the requirements and convenience of the

parishioners, by the subscriptions of the Baroness

Von Steiglitz, the; parishioners, and friends, and by

grants from the Lord Beresford Fund, and the Society

for Promoting Christian Knowledge (London) .

That your parishioners accepted the charge thereof

whenever the same shall have been consecrated.

That same have been adorned and furnished with

all things decent and necessary for the worship of

God.

May it therefore please your Lordship by virtue

of your Episcopal Office:—

1.—To separate the said chancel and south aisle

from all common and profane uses, and to dedicate

the same to the service of God, and also the said

chancel as a memorial aforesaid.

2.—To assign same to be perpetually a part or

parcel of the said Church of Seagoe, for the use of

the inhabitants of the said parish.

ABRAHAM DAWSON, Rector; JAMES ATKINSON,

GEORGE CALVERT, Churchwardens; HESTER

ANNA VON STIEGLITZ, JAMES ALBIN, JAMES

COLLINS, T. H. WILSON, DAVID W. WALKER,

JOSEPH MUNROE, THOMASAGILPIN, CAPEL

W. REID, Parishioners.

The sermon was preached by the Very Rev. Dr.

Murray, Dean of Connor, who selected as his text,

Genesis, xxii., 17—"And he said behold the fire and

the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering."

He said—" Except the Lord build the house

their labour is but lost that build it." Such are the

words of the Psalmist, and such, imperfectly, but

according to their measure, really express the

spiritual force of the words

I have chosen for my

text on this joyful occasion. For, indeed, it is a joyful

occasion when clergy and people meet together in a

house built for the praise of God or restored in such d'

manner that it worthily expresses the feelings of those

who use it for worship, and who desire to worship

the Lord in the beauty of holiness. That beauty is in

a sense sacramental. It has an outward and visible

sign in the stone and wood and skilful device of the

architect, but it is not complete without that inner

spiritual grace, which is full of spiritual life, which

contemplates a spiritual temple built of living stones,

a temple whose walls are salvation and whose gates

are praise. The narrative with which these words

are connected is one with which we are all familiar.

The only answer which could have satisfied the

question of Isaac was that which Abraham gave

My son, God will provide a Jamb for the burnt

offering." The provision of God would come in to

supply the necessity. Now, this special case may

easily be extended so as to afford a general principle

applicable to all sorts and conditions of worship.

(To be continued.)