October 1925

Seagoe Parish Magazine

OCTOBER, 1925.

CLERGY:

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

Portadown.

Rev. R. W. Johnston, L.Th., 51 William Street,

Portadown.

CHURCHWARDENS:

Mr. Robert Price (Rector's).

Mr. Thomas Martin (People's).

Harvest Thanksgiving Services.

The Annual Services of Thanksgiving for the

Blessings of Harvest will be held (D.V.) in the Parish

Church on Thursday, October 15, at 8 p.m., and on

Sunday, October 18th, at 11-30 and 7. The preacher

at the Thursday evening Service will be the Rev.

George Bloomer, M.A., Rector of Woods Chapel,

Magherafelt, and formerly a curate in this Parish.

Bloomer's good work in the Parish is still remembered,

and his many friends in Seagoe will be glad to have

him once more with us. The offerings at this service

will be on behalf of Foreign Missions. Those who

are conscious of the many blessings which the Lord

of the Harvest gives us at this season will express

their gratitude by a glorious offering so that the

great Mission work of the Church may be furthered

and the coming of the Master's Kingdom hastened.

On Sunday morning the preacher will be the Rev.

William Hogarth, M.A., Rector of St. Saviour's,

Portadown, and on Sunday evening the Rev. A. D.

Mitchell, B.D., Rector of Eglantine, Hillsborough.

The offerings at the Sunday Services will be in aid

of our Parochial Fund for Church expenses. Gifts

of fruit and flowers for the decoration of the Church

will be thankfully received at the Church on Thursday

morning, October 15th, at 10-30.

District Harvest Services.

The following District Harvest Services have been

arranged: —

Levaghery—Sunday, October 4th, at 3-30.

Monday, October 5th, at 8.

Preacher—Rev. B. M'Allister, B.A., Curate of St.

Mark's, Portadown.

Drumgor—Sunday, October 11th, at 3-30.

Monday, October 12th, at 8.

Carn— Sunday, October 25th, at 3-30.

Monday, October 26th, at 8.

Edenderry—Thursday, October 29th, at 8.

Sunday, November 1st, at 3-30.

The offerings at these services will, on the Sundays,

be given to the local Sunday School Funds, and on

the Mondays to Foreign Missions.

Our Sunday Schools.

A well-attended meeting of our Sunday School

Superintendents and Teachers was held in Seagoe

School on Thursday, October 1st, at 8 p.m. The

Rector presided, and the Rev. R. W. Johnston, curate

assistant, was also present. After the singing of a

hymn and prayer, the Chairman expressed his pleasure

at the presence of their neighbour, the Rev. F. J. Halahan,

Rector of Drumcree, who had very kindly come over

to Seagoe to speak to them on Sunday School work.

Mr. Halahan then gave an address on "Sunday School

work," which was listened to with great interest by all

present. He dwelt at length on the difficulties attending

the work in the schools and also on the blessings which

may flow from the work of a devout and regular

Sunday School teacher. After Mr. Halahan had spoken,

the meeting resolved itself into a conference on Sunday

School work and how to make it efficient. Some useful

suggestions were made and fresh interest was aroused

in the great work of the schools. The Chairman expressed

the thanks of all present to Mr. Halahan for his useful

address, and the meeting concluded with the Benediction.

Levaghery School.

Some useful and practical work has been done

at Levaghery School by the young men who attend

the Sunday School there. They have in their spare

time painted the windows and outside woodwork

of the School, and also made new shutters for the

windows. This assistance, so kindly given, has been

of great use in completing the renovation of the

School. It is also intended to put up on the School

the date when it was built. The date lies between

1817 and 1821. We hope in the near future to be

able to fix the exact date. Perhaps someone who

reads this could help in deciding it. If so, the

Rector would be glad to get any information on

the subject.

Men's Recreation Rooms.

On Tuesday, September 29th a meeting was held

in the Men's Recreation Room, Bridge Street,

Edenderry, to make arrangements for the opening of

the Room. There was a large attendance, representative

of all parts of the Parish. An air-gun club has been

formed, and teams from Edenderry, Seagoe and

Levaghery have been formed. The captains of the

teams will be members of committee. Other forms

of recreation are also being organised, and it was

decided to open the Room on Monday, October 5th.

The room will be open each evening from 7 to 10-30.

Mr. George Watson, of Joseph St., was appointed as

caretaker of the Room. It is hoped to have a formal

opening of the Room at a later date.

Bible Class at Levaghery.

Mr. James Davison has begun a Bible Class on

Monday evenings in Levaghery School at 8 o'clock.

It is studying the Epistle to the Romans. A large number

have joined the class and have shown much interest in

it. Parishioners who live in the neighbourhood are

heartily invited to join the class.

The Annual Report.

The Annual Report is now in the hands of the

parishioners and should be carefully studied by

them It has been arranged with accuracy and

clearness and shows how the Parish stands

financially. Most of the funds show an increase

on the previous year. There is a gratifying increase

in the offerings for Missions. The weekly offerings

envelope scheme shows a slight increase on the

previous year. The annual subscriptions, for which

£100 was asked, reached the sum of £98. If any

mistakes are noticed please communicate with the

Hon. Treas., Mr. Hugh Stoops, Killicomaine Road.

Rev. W. T. Wilson.

We hope in our next issue to print a letter from

the Rev. W. T. Wilson, Curate of Birr, describing

his new surroundings. He sends us a postcard

containing a picture of Birr Parish Church, which

seems to be a fine building.

Edenderry Parochial Hall.

For the purpose of trying to clear the debt of £50

on the new heating apparatus in the Parochial Hall,

Edenderry, the Committee has decided to hold a

Hallow Eve market, consisting of country produce

of every description, cakes, jam, etc., white elephant

stall, jumble sale, games, etc., in the Hall, on Friday,

30th October, 1925. The sale will be open from 4 to 6

and from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission - afternoon, 6d;

evening, 3. The sale of jumbles will not commence

till 7. The people in Edenderry have themselves

contributed over £90 towards this fund, so the

Committee hopes this final effort will receive the

friendly support of the whole Parish.

Seagoe P.E. School.

The necessary preliminary steps are being taken

with a view to the transfer of Seagoe Day School

to the Ministry of Education for Northern Ireland.

It is a somewhat complicated and difficult process

and will take some time to complete. The representatives

of the Regional Committee of the County Armagh who

visited the School have expressed themselves as

satisfied to take over the School. Local committees

are being formed in connection with the central

Regional Committee. It is very important that those

who are appointed to the local committees should

have an intelligent interest in educational matters.

Congratulations.

We offer our hearty congratulations to Mr. Charles

Montgomery on his remarkable success at the recent

Grocers' Exhibition in London. Mr. Montgomery

entered into competition with the United Kingdom

and came out victorious in all the examinations for

which he entered. Portadown seems to possess a

special capacity for carrying off gold medals from

London. It is only a week or two since Mr. M'Gredy

brought home with him a gold medal and challenge

cup for the best rose exhibited at the National Rose

Show of Great Britain, and now Mr. Montgomery

follows him, bringing three gold medals, a silver

challenge cup and a first prize from the Grocers'

Exhibition. The medals won by Mr. Montgomery

were— (1) for tea-blending, (2) for window dressing,

(3) for impromptu window dressing. The first prize

(three guineas) was for counter salesmanship, and

the challenge cup, value 60 guineas, was for obtaining

the greatest number of wins at the Exhibition.

Harvest at Hacknahay.

Harvest Services were held in Hacknahay School

on Sunday, September 27th, and Monday, September

28th The congregations were very large, and the

Schoolroom was very prettily decorated with fruit,

flowers and evergreens. Miss M. Wilson presided

at the harmonium, and the hymns were heartily

sung. The Rector preached on “The Lord of the

Harvest." The offerings on Sunday were on behalf

of the local Sunday School Fund and amounted

to 12s 6d, and at the service on Monday the

offerings for Foreign Missions amounted to £1 1s 6d.

Nine Years Ago.

(Extracts from the Diary of the late Herbert

M. M'Murray, P.P.C.L.I.)

Thursday, April 6th, 1916—Physical jerks 7-15.

parade again 10 o'clock. Afternoon off. Germans

shelled our huts. All beat it into old trenches further

back. Two shells fell beside huts but failed to explode.

No casualties. Fell in for fatigue 6 o'clock.

Went in buses as far as Vlamertinghe. Walked

about three miles and dug communication trench.

Got back about 2-30 a.m. Raining coming back.

Friday, April 7^th —Got up about 10-30.

"Bumed" around all day. Went to cinema in evening.

Very good pictures. Weather fine.

Saturday, April 8^th —Short route march, light

marching order, in morning. Fell in for night

fatigue 6-10. Took bus to Ypres Asylum. Walked

about three miles and dug communication trench

for about 3 hours. Returned by bus at 1-30 a.m.

Sunday, April 9^th —Did nothing all day. Went to

Church service in Church Army Hut 3-30 p.m.

Weather fine.

Monday, April 10^th — Throwing live bombs;

afternoon did nothing. Warned for night fatigue, but

did not have to go. Concert in Church Army Hut.

Some very good items. Major Gault and Col. Bullre

both sang.

Tuesday, April 11^th —Raining in morning; no

parade. Afternoon brought our kit over to transport

lines. First time to go up to trenches without

packs. Went to Cinema in evening. Very good

pictures. 49th Band gave some nice selections.

Heavy shelling by enemy artillery. Warned to

stand to, pack our kits and be ready to march off at

minute's notice in case of emergency. Nothing

happened.

Wednesday, April 12^th —Raining and blowing very

strong. No parades. Went to Holy Communion in

Church Army Hut, 10 a.m. Issued with rubber boots

for trenches. Fell in for trenches about 6 o'clock.

Took the train as far as Ypres Asylum. Walked

through Ypres and took up our positions, relieving

the 49th at Hooge. Trenches very bad. Waring

killed, struck in head with bullet. Weather bad.

Thursday, April 13^th —Slept to about 11 o'clock.

Went out on working party at night, walking

through mud up to our knees; building a new parapet.

Knocked off about 12 o'clock. Not much straffing

on either side.

Friday, April 14^th —Nothing to do during day,

Relieved by No. 3 and 4 Co. for 48 hours. Started

off for dug-outs, a few miles away, about 12 o'clock.

Dug-outs fairly comfortable. Listening post bombed

by Germans; one killed, two wounded, seven

casualties altogether in 1 and 2 Coys.

Saturday, April 15^th —Got up about 12 o'clock.

Bumed around in afternoon. Night fatigue, carrying

sandbags from R.E. dump to Batt. Headquarters.

Got back about 1 a.m. Weather fine and dry.

Sunday, April 16^th —Got up about 10 o'clock. Huns

shelled our dug-outs and also put some shells into

the already ruined cathedral of Ypres. Our dug-outs

just a few hundred yards from Ypres. Moved

up to trenches again to relieve 3 and 4 Coys. Carried

up soup-cans to Company Headquarters, and then

went to No. 5 post to fix up parapet, filling sandbags

beside unexploded 6-inch shell. Bullets flying in all

directions. Knocked off about 1 a.m. Water up to

over our knees, and raining.

Monday, April 17^th —Slept in dug-out till mid-day.

Did nothing that evening.

Board of Education.

We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the

following sums for the special appeal on behalf of

the Diocesan Board of Education: —Lt.-Col Blacker,

£1, Mr. James Vance, 10s; Mr. Robert M'Clements, 5s.

Parish Register for September.

Baptisms.

The following were baptized in the Parish Church

on September 5th, 1925: —

Eades—Dorothy Charlotte, daughter of John and

Isabella Eades, of Kernan.

Sponsors—Anna M'Loughlin, Isabella Eades.

M'Loughlin—Violet, daughter of William John and

Sarah M'Loughlin, of Kernan.

Sponsors—Anna M'Loughlin, Sarah M'Loughlin.

Ruddell—James Nelson, son of Joseph and Matilda

Ruddell, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Kathleen M'Court, Matilda Ruddell.

Guy—Joseph Sidney, son of Samuel James and

Annabella Guy, of Derryvore.

Sponsors—Winifred Elizabeth Hall, Annabella Guy.

Marriages.

Troughton and Ramsey—September 2nd, 1925, Thomas

David Troughton, of Ballinteggart, Portadown,

to Theresa Ramsey, of Kernan.

Pentland and Magee—September 18th, 1925, James

Henry Pentland, of Portadown, to Isabella Magee,

of Edenderry.

Chambers and Harrison—September 22nd, 1925, Albert

James Chambers, of Edenderry, to Selena Harrison,

of Killicomaine.

Burials.

Traynor—September 17^th, Ellen Margaret Traynor, of

Drunmagoon, aged 36 years.

Livingston—September 29th, Elizabeth Livingston, of

Edenderry, aged 40 years.

ITEMS.

The Rev. Robert Johnston, Rector of the Episcopal

Church, Newhaven, U.S.A, has been on a visit to

relatives in Seagoe Parish. He was born in America.

His parishioners presented him before leaving home

with 600 dollars to pay his travelling expenses.

***

Richard Hughes and Arthur Allen have arrived in

Seagoe from Canada and the States, respectively.

***

We notice in our list of marriages that of Miss

Bella Magee (now Mrs. Pentland). We offer the newly

married couple all good wishes. Mrs. Pentland was

for many years a useful and regular member of

Seagoe choir and has helped on the good work in

the Parish in many ways.

Seagoe Mothers' Union.

The monthly meeting of the Mothers' Union will

be held (D.V.) in Edenderry Parochial Hall on

Tuesday, October 6th, at 4 p.m. A full attendance of

all the members is requested, and those who wish

to join are also invited to be present. The subscription

is 1s a year, and an additional 6d if the member

wishes to receive the Mothers' Union quarterly

paper. Mrs. David Murray, of Ballynary, will give

an address to the members next Tuesday on

"Domestic Economy."

Cutting the Corners.

A really good bit of work is being done just now

on the Carne road. The two-double right-hand

corners which have for so many years been so great

a danger and have caused so many accidents are at

last being cut, so that this terror is at last removed

from motorists and cyclists. The hedges have also

been cut at some corners along the Lurgan road,

but in some cases they have been left so high that

the danger still remains. The only safe way at

many corners is to remove the hedge and put in

fencing. We hope this will be done. The Rector,

as manager of Seagoe School, and Mr. Rennix, the

Principal, have both on recent occasions read to the

children the leaflet issued by the Board of Education

on the dangers of motor traffic.

SERVICES.

THE PARISH CHURCH.

HOLY COMMUNION—1st Sunday after Morning

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

Festivals.

HOLY BAPTISM—1st Saturday of Month at 3 p.m.,

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.

EDENDERRY PAROCHIAL HALL.

EVENING PRAYER—Sundays at 7 p.m., Thursdays

at 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, &c.

ADULT CLASSES - Sundays at 10 a.m.

For Men—Edenderry and Seagoe. For Women—

Seagoe School.

SUNDAY SCHOOLS—10 a.m. Edenderry Parochial

Hall and Seagoe School. 3 p.m. Seagoe, Edenderry

Parochial Hall, Levaghery, Hacknahay, Carne, Drumgor.

Girls' Friendly Society meets at Breagh (Miss

Calvert's) on alternate Tuesdays at 7.

Seagoe Scouts in Seagoe School and in Edenderry

Parochial Hall, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at

7.30.

Seagoe Girl Guides meet in Seagoe School on

Saturday at 3.

Mothers' Union, Edenderry 1st Tuesday, at 4 p.m.

DAY SCHOOL—Seagoe, 9.30 a.m. Principal—Mr. S. Rennix.

MARRIAGES must he 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.