October 1924

Seagoe Parish Magazine.

OCTOBER, 1924.

The Late Mr. Joseph M'Cabe.

Harvest Thanksgiving Services.

Change of Date.

Owing to the lateness of the Harvest this year it

has been decided to postpone the Annual

Thanksgiving Services from the dates originally fixed to

the following dates—

Thursday, October 23rd, at 8 p.m.

Sunday, October 26th, at 11.30 and 7.

We regret that the Rev. Alfred Sills, who had

kindly arranged to come at the earlier date, will

unable to visit Seagoe. The preacher at the Thursday

evening service will be the Rev. F. B. Aldwell,

LL.D., Rector of Drumbo. Dr. Aldwell is known to

many among us in connection with his work as

Trainer of the Choirs for the Lurgan Choral Union.

The preacher at the Sunday Services will be the

Rev. Frederick Hatch, B.D., Curate of St. Nicholas'

Church, Belfast, and formerly general Clerical Secretary

of the Church of Ireland Men's Society in

Clarence Place, Belfast. The Offerings on Thursday

will be for Foreign Missions, and on Sunday on

behalf of our Parochial Expenses Fund.

Contributions of Fruit, Flowers and Corn for

Decoration of the Church should be sent to

Church on the Thursday morning at 10.30.

The Weekly Envelopes,

We are glad to record an improvement in

contributions received through the Envelopes,

but there is room for much further improvement. We

are not yet receiving a sum sufficient to cover our

increased liabilities as a Parish. It has been suggested,

and it may be possible to carry it out, that

a list of the Envelopes with amount received during

the previous month should be published in the

Magazine. Please bring in your Envelopes regularly

and put in if possible an increased amount,

even a small addition will materially help us.

Death of Mr, Joseph M'Cabe.

We regret to record the death, after a long

continued illness, of Mr. Joseph M'Cabe, of Lower

Seagoe, who for the past 19 years acted as caretaker

of Seagoe graveyard. Mr. M'Cabe succeeded the

late Mr. William Simpson in that responsible post

in the year 1905. During his long tenure of that

post he came into close touch with many of our

Parishioners in times of sorrow and affliction. To

such he was always most kind and sympathetic.

He knew what sorrow was himself, for since his

coming to Seagoe he had lost two of this sons, one

of them, Alexander, being classed as "missing" ever

since the fatal 1st of July, 1916, at the Ravine at

Hamel. Our sympathy goes out to Mrs. M'Cabe

and the members of her family in their bereavement.

He who assisted in laying to rest so many of our

loved ones in the old graveyard is now himself laid

there to rest.

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE

A Trip to Wembley.

By TOM HALL, of Upper Seagoe.

On the 28th June an examination was held by the

Ministry of Education for Northern Ireland which

entitled those who passed to a free trip to Wembley.

Out of Portadown Municipal Technical School

sixteen boys passed, and I being one of them travelled

with the party.

The party left Portadown Station at 7.35 p.m. on

the 25th August, arriving in Belfast Station about

8.10 p.m. From here we proceeded to the Fleetwood

Boat, sailing at 9.15 p.m. I was not long on board

until I went to bed, but did not sleep. The boat

arrived in Fleetwood about 5 a.m., and we joined

the train, which left Fleetwood about 6 a.m., had

breakfast soon after getting on train, and after a long

journey arrived at Euston sometime about 11 a.m.,

proceeding from Euston to Willesden by the electric

train. On arriving at Willesden the party was

taken to the hostel where we were to stop, and got

something to eat.

We were then taken to the Exhibition, and Mr.

Jamison, who was in charge of the boys, took us

to the Palace of Engineering, which consists of all

classes of machinery and modern inventions. After

taking a general look round this we went to the

Indian Pavilion. Here we saw some beautiful Indian

art work in the line of carving and inlaying with

ivory, also a lot of the native fauna. Next Pavilion

visited was Burma ; this is a very nice building,

and on the top of it are hanging little gilded bells,

which ring at the will of the wind, and serve to call

your attention to this Pavilion. Our day was now

almost up, as we had to return to the hostel at 7.30

Next morning everyone was up early and after

having breakfast started again for Wembley. Arriving

there we started with Canada. This is a most

beautiful pavilion inside, showing scenes of some

Canadian fields and fruit farms, also gold and silver

in their row state. Then came Australia, fruit being

one of the most notable exhibits in it, to some

of which Mr. Jamison treated us. We visited Gold

Coast and Nigeria, then the Palace of Industry,

where most of the world's greatest industries are

to he seen represented, and it is here the Ulster

Pavilion is. Next New Zealand, and after visiting

it we proceeded to one of the Lyons' tea shops,

where we had our tea. When tea was over we went

to the Stadium to see the Pageant of Empire. This

gives most of the history of the British Empire, and

we fully enjoyed ourselves for nearly three hours

listening to the beautiful choir and band and seeing

all the great historical men of the Empire parading.

This and many other attractive scenes made

the time pass all too quickly, bringing another day

to a close.

Thursday being our last day in London we visited

Wembley for a few hours in the morning, doing

some of the smaller Pavilions such as East Africa

and Palestine, bidding the Exhibition farewell at

12 0'clock. The afternoon was spent by a drive

through London in a char a banc, stopping at

Westminster Abbey, into which we were taken and saw

the Unknown Warriors' grave. Our next stop was

St. Paul's, and then the Tower of London, most of

the notable buildings being pointed out to us on the

journey such as Buckingham Palace and the Bank

Station.

Our train left Euston Station at 4.30 p.m., and

after being on the journey for sometime we had our

tea. There was a very long wait at Crewe, but

after that we soon made Fleetwood. On getting

aboard the steamer everyone went to bed, and being

very tired we slept well. We were in Belfast next

morning at 6 a.m., and had our breakfast before

leaving the boat. On leaving the boat about 7 a.m.

we made our way to the Great Northern Railway

Station, where the train left at 8.25 a.m., arriving

in Portadown at 9.15 a.m., after a very enjoyable

time—thanks to the Ministry of Education and Mr.

Jamison.

Harvest Services at Hacknahay

On Sunday, September 28th, and on Monday, the

29th, Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held in

Hacknahay School. The Services were attended by

large numbers, the School being quite full. The

room looked very pretty, having been beautifully

decorated by many willing workers. The supply of

fruit was not so large as in other years owing to the

inclemency of the. season, but there was an abundance

of beautiful flowers, especially roses, which

were most kindly given by Mr. Walsh of Drumcree

Nurseries. The Rector preached at the Service on

Sunday, and the Rev. D. Orr, Rector of Gilford, at

the Service on Monday evening. Miss Mary Wilson,

daughter of the Organist of Seagoe, conducted the

musical portion of the Services with her usual efficiency.

District Harvest Services.

The following Services have been arranged to be

held in the various Districts of the Parish—

Edenderry Parochial Hall—Thursday, October 9th,

at 8 p.m. Preacher—Rev F. O. Egerton, M.A., Curate

of St. Mark's, Portadown. Offerings will be divided

between Foreign Missions and Edenderry Hall Fund.

A Service will also be held on Sunday, October

12th, at 3.30 p.m. Offerings on behalf of the Parochial

Hall Fund.

Carne Church Hall—Sunday, October 12th, at 3.30

p.m., and on Monday, 13th, at 8 p.m.

Levaghery School—Sunday, October 19th, at 3.30

p.m., and on Monday, 20th, at 8 p.m.

The date of the Service in Drumgor Church Hall

will be announced in our November issue.

The Offerings at the Sunday Services will be on

behalf of the Local School Expenses Fund, and those

at the week-night. Service will be for Foreign

Missions unless otherwise announced.

" Honour the Lord with thy substance and

the first fruits of all thine increase."

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE.

Dromore United Choirs Festival.

On Saturday, 6th September, in Maralin Parish

Church, the Annual Festival of the United Choirs

of this portion of the Diocese of Dromore was held.

The Choirs assembled tat the Church for their

rehearsal of the service, which was fully choral, at

3 p.m. The inspector of the choirs was the Rev.

F. B. Aldwell, LL.D., Rector of Drumbo Parish, and

Mr. S. P. B. Smith, A.R.C.O., presided at the organ.

The following Parishes were amongst those

represented by their Choirs—Maralin, Seagoe, Aghalee,

Moira, Fromore, Donaghcloney, and Aghaderg.

Divine Service, which consisted of shortened

Evensong and the Anthem "O clap your hands," by

Stainer, was held at 4.30 p.m. The Church was

well filled in every part, the nave and south transept

being reserved for the choirs. The Service

was conducted by Rev. Dr. Aldwell.

The Rev. Canon Cooke; B.D., read the first lesson. The Very

Rev. the Dean of Dromore, D.D., read the second

lesson. The sermon was preached by the Ven. S.

Hemphill, D.D., Litt.D., Rector of Drumbeg, who

preached from the text—Ephesians, ch. 5, verse 19

" Speaking one to another in psalms and

(R.V.),

spiritual songs, singing and making melody with

your heart to the Lord."

The learned preacher emphasised

the point which was not so clear in the

Authorised Version translation, that silent worship

was not referred to by the Apostle as was clear by

the words "with your heart." He also pointed out

the importance of the words "to the Lord." Much

of the music and art of that period was dedicated

to heathen gods and heathen worship, e.g., to

Bacchus and Venus. Even now much music was

desecrated in such places as Paris and London. He

also emphasised the fact that the choir performed a

in leading the praise portion of the Service.

To recollect this would make members of choirs

more punctual in attendance and less likely to

' huff."

The following Clergy, in addition to those above

mentioned, took part in the Service :—Revs. Canon

Clarendon, B.D.; W. E. Hurst, M.A.; W. R. M. Orr,

LL.D.; J. B. Bradshaw, R.A.; 'r. Martin, W. R. S.

-Clarendon, B.A.; J. T. Belton, M.A.; W. T. Wilson,

M.A.; H. Hughes, B.A.; and R. W. Johnston, L.Th.

Letter from the Rev. W. R.

Crichton, M.A.

Blacker's Gardens, Madras,

26th August, 1924.

The above address has a Seagoe sound. I am not

in residence there yet, but hope to move in next

week. At present I am in Bishop's House with the

Commissary, and am picking up a lot of inside

information about things diocesan.

I had rather an interesting journey back to India.

My wife and I crossed from Dover to Calais at the

beginning of July, and did Paris and Lausanne on

our way to Chateu d'Oex. I was there for about

few days, and then caught my boat at Marseilles.

Probably I told you that Chateau d'Oex is where

my wife intends to spend this winter. It is a charming

little place and is only about hours in the

train from Montreux. It seems to be a favourite

spot with people from India. and life is much the

same as it is out here. Of course the heat is not so

bad. In fact it is very cold for part of the year.

On arrival at Bombay I found that I was posted

to Madras. I am Junior Joint Chaplain of the Cathedral.

The Senior man is also Archdeacon, and consequently

has little time for routine work. He does

the music, and I have the services and preaching.

There does not seem to be much ordinary parochial

work. Hitherto my energies have been expended

on riding round members of the Cathedral congregation.

Madras is "a city of magnificent distances."

and we have people all over it. I like the post

very much, and hope I shall be left here when the

Bishop returns from England. Unfortunately we

are woefully under strength these days. Shortly

before I returned the chaplain had to go home

Medical Certificate, with the result that his station

is left high and dry without a parson. We are down

to the numbers proposed by Government for 1929

and there has been no time to make provision for

the changed conditions.

I was very sorry not to be able to spend more time

in Seagoe when I was on leave. All being well, I

shall be able to wander round for a longer spell

when I go home again. If it can be managed, I

shall not stay out very long this time. I stayed

much too long last time.

When I settle down and get the lie of things,

shall see if Madras will furnish any items for your

Magazine. It is very rich in historical lore. Per—

haps one could connect Blacker's Gardens with Carrickblacker.

With kind regards,

Yours sincerely,

W. R. CRICHTON.

To Seagoe Abroad.

Perhaps in a distant land you will read this. You

are remembering the old Church at home in the

Sunday School Class or the time you knelt in the

Sanctuary to receive the Bread of Life. It all comes

back to you like a dream. How much your present

spiritual life was moulded and directed by the

ministrations of the Old Church at home! You can

help us still by your prayers and sympathy, and if

you so wish by your gifts. A subscription towards

our Sustentation Fund if sent to Mr. Hugh Stoops,

Hon. Treasurer, Killicomaine Road, Portadown, will

be thankfully acknowledged. It will come as

Christmas gift, and you will have the satisfaction

of feeling that you have again in a practical way

helped along the old Parish.

Congratulations

We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Major on

their recent marriage, and wish them much blessing

and happiness in thei future life. Mrs Major

SEAGOE PARISH MAGAZINE.

has for years been most useful distributor of the

Magazine in Edenderry. Every month some 60 copies

of the Magazine pass through her hands. We never

hear a complaint, for Mrs. Major has never failed

to give out the Magazines as soon as they are published.

Mrs. Major has by her kind efforts done

much to further the usefulness of the Magazine

and to extend its circulation.

Parish Register for September.

Baptisms (August)

Milligan—August 2nd, 1924, Dorothy Winifred, daughter of Robert George

and Eleanor Milligan, of Edenderry. Sponsors—Elizabeth Milligan, Eleanor Milligan.

Hickland—August 2nd, 1924, Anne, daughter of John and Lucinda Hickland, of Breagh.

Sponsors—Sarah Anne Simpson, Lucinda Hickland.

The following were Baptized in Seagoe Parish

Church on September 6th, 1924—

Magee—David Victor and Alfred, sons of George and Margaret Magee, of Tarsan.

Sponsors—Julia Magee, Margaret Magee.

M'A!ister -Sarah Jane Kathleen, daughter of David Frederick and Sarah M'Alister, of Hacknahay.

Sponsors—David Frederick M'Alister, Sarah M'A1ister.

Cracey—Cecil Lewis, son of John George and Sarah Jane Gracey, of Balteagh.

Sponsors—John George Gracey, Sarah Jane Gracey.

Simpson—William Abraham, son of William and Deborah Maria Simpson, of Kilvergan.

Sponsors—Marjorie Russell, Deborah Maria Simpson.

Dickson—Henry Dynes, son of Henry and Agnes Dickson, of Drumnagoon.

Sponsors—Emma Jane White, Agnes Dickson.

Marriage.

Major and Malcomson—September 17th, 1924, William John Major, of Lower Seagoe,

to Sarah Malcomson, of Edenderry.

Burials.

M'Cabe—September 10th, Joseph M'Cabe, of Lower Seagoe, aged 59.

Montgomery—September 15th, Eleanor Montgomery, of Kilkeel, aged 72.

Death of Miss Eleanor Montgomery

We record with much regret the death of Miss

Eleanor Montgomery, which occurred at the residence

of her brother (Mr. T. J. Montgomery) on September

19th. In recent years Miss Montgomery had

resided in Kilkeel, but before that she was a resident

in Seagoe, and had taken an active part in Parish

work. She never lost her love for the old Parish,

and she always attended the Services in the Parish

Church when she visited the neighbourhood. She

passed away after a lingering illness. We express

our deep sympathy Mr. T. J. Montgomery and

his family in their loss.

Seagoe Mothers' Union

The Countess of Roden, who is much interested

in the work of the Mothers' Union, has kindly consented

to address the members of the Seagoe branch

in Edenderry Parochial Hall on Tuesday, October

7th, at 4 p.m. A full attendances of all the members

is requested. The arrangements for the Winter

Session will be announced at this meeting. We

hope also to see many new members, who will lie

proposed for membership. Those wishing to join

the Union should send on their names without delay

to Miss Collen, Stewart Avenue, Portadown

Men's Recreation Room.

The Rector has secured the ,large Recreation Room

in Bridge Street, Edenderry, for the use of the men

of Edenderry as a place for reading newspapers and

Magazines and enjoying games and competitions of

various kinds during the long winter evenings. It

will be thoroughly cleaned and brightened up, and

will be ready for opening in the course of a week

or two. A small subscription fee will be charged

for membership. We would be very glad to receive

some gifts towards the furnishing of the room.

We need some chairs, a few small tables, a lock-up

press and some table games such as draughts, halma,

chess or such like. The gift of a dartboard would

be very acceptable, also an air gun. Perhaps some

generous parishioner who reads this will help

a gift or subscription towards the necessary fitting

up of the room. A meeting of the men of the District

will shortly be held for the appointment of the

Committee and officers.

Reopening of Drumgor Hall,

On Sunday, October 5th, a service of Re-opening

and Dedication will be held (D. V.) in Drumgor

Church Hall at 3.30 p.m. The Hall has been thoroughly

renovated and is now one of 'the most attractive

of our Parochial Buildings. By an arrangement

with the Landlord, Mr. John G. Gracey,

of Balteagh, favourable terms have been settled,

that the Committee felt justified in expending a considerable

sum on the renovation of the building,

The improvements consist of a new outer staircase

and entrance door, new flooring, new ceiling, new

windows opening on quadrants, the walls coloured

and a wainscotting round the whole room. Two

steel beams have been inserted to strengthen the

floor, and a new stove has been purchased. Harvest

Festival Services will be held (D. V.) in the Hall at

a later date. At the Service on Sunday a collection

will be made on behalf of the Renovation Fund

A sum of will be required to cover the cost

the improvements over and above the sum received

from the recent Sale of Work. The work at the

Hall has been carried out most successfully and

satisfactorily by Mr. M'Cullough, Contractor, Balteagh.