September 1925

Seagoe Parish Magazine.

SEPTEMBER, 1925.

CLERGY:

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

Portadown.

Rev. Robert W. Johnston, L.Th., 35 Church Street,

Portadown.

CHURCHWARDENS:

Mr. Robert Price (Rector's).

Mr. Thomas Martin (People's).

Death of Mrs Murray.

It is with very sincere regret that we record the

death of Mrs. Murray, of Ballinary House. Her

death occurred after a comparatively brief illness.

She had got a paralytic stroke, and at first seemed

to be rallying from it but her weakness increased and

death supervened. Mrs. Murray and her late husband,

Mr. Joseph Murray, were very loyal supporters

of Seagoe Parish and helped on the good work in

every way in their power. Mr. Murray was for many

years a member of the Select Vestry, and had also

filled the office of Churchwarden. He was a trusted

friend of the late Dean Dawson and of the present

Rector. The interment took place at Ardmore, and

the Rev. R. W. Johnston officiated. The Rector was

unavoidably absent, being on holiday. We sympathise

very deeply with Mr. and Mrs. David Murray

and with the other members of the family in their

bereavement.

Death of Miss Annie Lavery.

Death has visited another home in the Parish. Miss

Annie Lavery, of Kilvergen passed to her eternal rest

after a comparatively short illness and at a time

when she seemed to be gathering some strength. She

had suffered from a severe heart attack some months

ago, but it was hoped that with rest and medical

attention the illness would be overcome. But our

Heavenly Father has ruled it otherwise and has

summoned her into His nearer Presence. We deeply

lament her death and desire to express our sincere

sympathy with Mr. J. E. Lavery and Miss Lavery on

the loss of a beloved sister.

The Rev. J. N. Mackenzie.

The Rev. J. N. Mackenzie, formerly of this Parish

and now Rector of St. Stephen's, Grand Island,

Nebraska, preached in Seagoe Church on Sunday

morning, August 16th. He also assisted at the early

celebration of Holy Communion on the same day.

Many of his old friends in the Parish were glad to

see him once again. Mr. Mackenzie occupies an

important position in the Diocese of Nebraska.

During his stay in this country he attended a course

of Theological Lectures in the University of Oxford.

Harvest Thanksgiving Services.

The Annual Service of Harvest Thanksgiving will

be held (D.V.) in Hacknahay School on Sunday,

September 27th, at 3-30 p.m., and on the following

Monday at 8 p.m. The collection on the Sunday will

be in aid of local School expenses, and on the

Monday for Foreign Missions.

The Harvest Services in the Parish Church will be

held (D.V.) on Thursday, October 8th, at 8 p.m., and

on the following Sunday at 11-30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Further announcements in our next issue.

Seagoe P.E. School.

Seagoe School re-opened after the summer holidays

on Monday, August 10th. There was a good attendance

of the pupils. A deputation from the Regional

Committee of the Co. Armagh inspected the School

premises on August 17th. The Regional Committee

has been formed under the recent Education Act and

will be the governing body under the new system.

They will report on the suitability of the various

schools which may be transferred. Now that the Act

has been so amended as to provide for the continuance

of daily religious instruction in the schools, the

difficulties which hindered the transfer of schools

have been removed.

Levaghery School.

This School, which was originally built about 1817,

out of the material remaining over after the building

of the present Parish Church, has recently been

renovated externally. The walls have been pebble

dashed, and necessary repairs and painting have

been carried out. The repairs have been affected by

the Trustees out of the funds at their disposal. The

School has a residence house attached to it which

provides a revenue for keeping the premises in repair.

The photographic block of Levaghery which

appears on the cover of this Magazine will give

readers some idea of the picturesque old buildings

on the Gilford Road.

Seagoe Mothers' Union.

Mrs. Donaldson, of Comber, Diocesan Treasurer

of the Mother's Union and a former parishioner of

Seagoe, has written to the Rector suggesting that

some of the Seagoe members might be able to attend

a meeting to be held in Lodge, Donegal Pass, Belfast,

on Tuesday, 8th September, at 3-30 p.m., when Miss

Ella Frances Lynch, U.S.A., Founder and Director of

the National League of Teacher-Mothers (membership

25,000) will speak on "The Education of the Child."

Tea will be provided for those who attend.

The Seagoe Branch of the Mother's Union will meet

(D. V.) in Edenderry Parochial Hall on Tuesday,

September 8th, at 4 p.m. A punctual attendance of

the members is requested.

COUNTRY IN TOWN.

Through the courtesy of "Grocery," a London trade journal, we reproduce above a strikingly

original window show.

The transporting of country into town was the art of Mr. Charles Montgomery, of Messrs. T.

J. Montgomery & Son, the well-known blenders of Tea and the "serve right" grocers.

Seagoe played quite an important part in the display—the real grass bottom being taken from

the Church Lane.

"Grocery," applauding the display, says: —"Of the great number of selling window displays

illustrated in these pages during the past few years, it is doubted if any were so studically planned

as the one shown on this page."

Messrs. Montgomery hold over fifty awards for Tea Blending, Window Dressing and general

trade knowledge, and we heartily join in our congratulations, on this further proof of their skill.

Nine Years Ago.

(Extracts from the War Diary of the late Private

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

Monday, March 20th, 1916—Breakfast 7 o'clock.

Packed kit, ready to march off to the trenches.

Halted for the night at Outerdom, a few kilometres

from Ypres. Weather fair and Warm.

Tuesday, March 21—Fatigue during the day. Evening,

Battalion moved up to support trenches. No. 5

Platoon moved into tents. Weather wet and cold.

Wednesday, 22nd, and Thursday, 23rd —Did nothing

all day.

Friday, March 24th—Guard duty. Guarding a

prisoner. Relieved at 9-30 p.m. Snowing in morning

and very cold,

Saturday, March 25th—Got up at 8-30. Saw aeroplane

fight. British aeroplane descended in field a

few hundred yards away from our camp. Went over

to see it. Started off for trenches at 5-30 and reached

dug-outs about 11 o'clock, after a very long and tiresome

march. Dug-outs in supports situated in “Sanctuary

Wood," so called from the numbers of dead soldiers

buried in it.

Sunday, March 26th - in dug-out most of day.

Violent artillery bombardment by Germans on our

left in afternoon. Night, called out on working

party. Machine gun turned on us.

Monday, March 27th—Woke up at 4 o'clock by

terrific bombardment by our guns. Huns retaliated by

throwing a few "whiz-bangs" at our dug-outs.

Bombardment continued a few hours. Two mines

exploded, and from reports heard in the trenches the

attack was carried out with success. Evening, moved

to supports nearer the firing line in pouring rain.

No dug-outs, nothing but a rubber sheet and few

sandbags fixed on firing platform of trench to protect

us from the rain. Fairly comfortable, when called out

on a ration party, wading up to ankles in mud, and

raining very heavy. Turned into shelter about 11

o'clock. Very little sleep. Called out at 3 o'clock in

morning to do sentry-go, give gas alarm, etc.

Tuesday, March 28th—Nothing to do in daytime.

Very little artillery action. Relieved by 43rd about

10 o'clock in morning. Got very cold and pretty hard

to keep warm. Expected the 43rd to arrive about 9

or 10 0'clock, so waited, shivering with cold until

10 o’clock. Started to rain as we moved off, then sleet,

Marched for four hours without a rest. Sometimes

on trench mat, sometimes in the mud. Arrived at

the famous City of Ypres about 4-30 a.m. as dawn was

breaking. Nothing to be seen but a few bare walls or

the tower of a church partially blown to pieces.

Everything in ruins. Marched right through City

and got the train to our billets. Arrived about 6 a.m.

Wednesday, March 29th—Stayed in bed most

of day.

Friday, March 31st—Concert in Y.M.C.A. by P.P.'s.

under Pipe Major.

Saturday, April lst —Physical jerks 7-15, Bath

parade to Poperinghe in morning. Afternoon did

nothing.

Sunday, April 2nd—Big bombardment all night

towards St. Eloi. Inspection of Battalion at 10-30 by

Brigadier-General Loomis, Commanding 7th Brigade.

Evening service in Y.M. Weather fine and warm.

Monday, April 3rd—Physical jerks 7-15. Parade

for pay in morning. Paid 20 francs. Afternoon, football

match between P.P.'s and 42nd. Score 4—2 in favour

of 42nd. Evening, ventriloquist entertainment

in Y.M.C.A.

Wednesday, April 5th—Red-letter day in history of

P.P. 's. Battalion inspected by Russian Prince, General

Gillinsky. Drawn up for inspection at 10-30 on arrival

of Prince, attended by large number of officers,

including General Alderson, Officer Commanding

Canadian Forces in field. Band played Russian National

Anthem. Col. Buller gave the command Royal Salute.

Battalion stood motionless at "Present" while Colonel

was introduced to Prince, afterwards accompanying

Prince during inspection. Battalion then marched past

in column of route. Band played Russian National

Anthem when Prince was leaving. Comments by

eye-witnesses state Battalion never looked smarter,

and every movement was carried out perfectly.

Afternoon, moved to another camp, G.

ITEMS.

At a meeting of the Roads Committee of the Rural

District Council held last month the subject of

dangerous corners was considered. We hope that some

of those to which we referred in our last issue will

be made safe. The danger is so great both to pedestrians,

as well as motorists that it calls for immediate attention.

Motor traffic is increasing annually by 24 per cent.

This means that in four years’ time the number of

Motors using the roads will be exactly double what it

is today.

***

We are once again approaching the season of Harvest,

which promises this year to be fairly favourable. The

ingathering of the fruits of the earth is always an

anxious time for the farmers, but it may also be

a season of rejoicing when man gathers in the results

of his labour and also the gifts of the Lord of the

Harvest.

***

At a recent meeting of the Select Vestry a long

discussion took place as to the possibility of having

houses built in the neighbourhood of the Parish

Church, so as to relieve the present shortage in house

accommodation and also to take advantage of the

resolution of the General Synod expressing their

readiness to advance money to Parishes where

sufficient security was obtainable, to enable Vestries

or Parish Committees to build on available ground.

No definite decision was arrived at, but further

enquiries are to be made.

***

Seagoe School has been transferred to Circuit 2,

Section B, the Senior Inspector being Mr. J. S.

Mahon, of Belfast, and the Section Inspector Mr. P.

J. Honan, of Belfast.

***

Mr. Joseph Pearson, of Bridge St., met with a

serious accident while putting up telegraph wires in

Armagh. He fell from the top of a telegraph pole.

Fortunately, he managed, when falling, to catch hold

of some wire, which helped to break his fall. His

arm was fractured and he suffered from shock. We

congratulate him on his providential escape from

more serious injury, and we hope he will soon be

quite restored again to his former health and

strength.

***

The annual collection on behalf of the Poor

Parishes Diocesan Fund will be made (D.V.) in the

Parish Church on Sunday, September 13th, at

morning and evening Prayer.

Parish Register for August.

Baptisms.

The following were baptized in Seagoe Parish

Church on August 1st: —

Freeburn—Winifred, daughter of Thomas Henry and

Anne Elizabeth Freeburn, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Anne Elizabeth Freeburn, Ann Elizabeth

Freeburn (jun.)

Finn—Gladys Margaret, daughter of Moses Henry and

Margaret Finn, of Portadown.

Sponsors—Isabel Wright, Margaret Finn.

PRIVATE BAPTISM.

Neill—August 11th, Joseph Cecil, son of James and

Sarah Neill, of Killicomaine.

Marriages.

M'Cabe and Burrier—July 20th, at Baltimore, Maryland,

P.S.A., James M'Cabe to Eelma Burrier,

of Baltimore.

Strain and M'Knight—August 27th, Thomas Strain,

of Tandragee, to Rachel M'Knight, of Drumnacanvey.

Burials.

Lavery—August 8th, Annie Jane Lavery,

of Kilvergan, aged 48 years.

Murray—August 9th, Emily Murray, of Ballynery,

aged 68 years.

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 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.

(non-residents); MARRIAGE, 3/7. An extra search fee is chargeable in certain cases