September 1934

Seagoe Parish Magazíne.

SEPTEMBER, 1934.

CLERGY :

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

Rev, W. F. Hayes, B .A ., The Bungalow, Lower Seagoe, Portadown.

CHURCHWARDENS :

Rector’s— Mr. John Harrison Twinem.

People’s— Mr. Robert McClements..

The Season of Harvest,

It is specially appropriate that Thanksgiving

should be offered to Almighty God at the season

of Harvest. The time of the ingathering of the

fruits of the earth has always been marked by

special services. The Jew s held their Harvest

Services at Pentecost, which corresponds with

our Whitsuntide. Owing to the character of the

semi-tropical climate of Palestine the crops were

reaped before the heat of summer arrived. In

our colder climate the crops continue to grow

trough the summer heat and the reaping takes

place in Autumn. But this distinction of seams had no effect in altering the duty of

Thanksgiving. In a very solemn manner the Jew offered

in the Temple or local Synagogue the first sheaf

of Harvest. The Jewish farmer carrying into his

place of Worship the sheaf cut from his own

fields and offering it solemnly to the Most High

provided a vivid picture of man’s recognition of

God’s natural gifts. Even so must the Christian show by his attendance in the House of

prayer and by his offering of a suitable gift,

express his thankfulness to his Heavenly Father for

the gift of the Harvest. If our people come to our

Harvest Services in this spirit of Worship and

thankfulness the Harvest Season of 1934 will

bring great blessing to our Parish .

Harvest Thanksgiving Services.

Our annual Services of Thanksgiving for the

blessings of Harvest will be held (D .V .) on

Thursday, October 18th, a t 8 p .m ., and on Sunday, October 21st, a t 8 a .m (Holy

Communion),

11-30 a.m ., Morning P rayer, and 7 p .m ., Even Prayer. The Rev. Canon Moore, M .A ., Rector of St. Donard’s Church, Belfast, and the Rev.

J. I. Lea, M .A., Rector of Mullavilly, will be the

special preachers. The offerings on Thursday will

be on behalf of Foreign Missions, and on Sunday

for our Parochial Fund, which provides for the

upkeep of the Parish Church and its services.

District Harvest Services.

following is a provisional arrangement of

dates for the District Harvest Services throughout the Parish : —

Bocombra—Sunday, Sept. 23rd, a t 3.30. Monday, Sept. 24th, a t 8.

Hacknahay— Sunday, Sept. 30th, a t 3.30. Monday, Oct. 1st, a t 8.

Carne— Sunday, October 7th, a t 3.30. Monday, October 8 th , a t 8.

Drumgor— Sunday, Oct. 14th, a t 3.30. Monday, Oct. 15th, a t 8.

Levaghery— Sunday, Oct. 28th, a t 3.30. Monday, October 29th, a t 8.

Edenderry— Sunday, Nov. 4th, a t 3.30. Monday, Nov. 5th, a t 8.

The offerings at the Services on Sundays will

be given to the local Sunday School Fund, and

on the Mondays to Foreign Missions.

The C.L.B.

The Church Lad s’ Brigade began its new session on Tuesday, 11th September. The

Training Corps will meet weekly, in the Parochial H all,

Edenderry , on Tuesdays a t 7.30 p.m . ; the Cadets

on Tuesdays a t 8.30 p .m . Those intending to

join the Brigade this year should do so without

delay. The age limits for the Training Corps are

from nine to fourteen, and for the Cadets from

fourteen to twenty-one.

A Visit to Mrs. Wolseley-

During the Rector’s recent holiday he had the

pleasure of visiting in London Mrs. Wolseley,

widow of Major Wolseley, and daughter of the

Rev. Capel Wolseley, who was Curate of Seagoe

from March, 1847, to March, 1859. Mrs. Wolseley

was born in Seagoe 86 years ago, in the year

1848. and was baptized in Seagoe Church on

November 16th, 1848. Notwithstanding her great

age she is in wonderful health and remembers

distinctly her early days in Seagoe, where she

lived until she was eleven years of age. The

flight of years has not lessened her interest in

the old Parish , and she spoke with animation

and enthusiasm about her experiences in the

Parish . She is greatly interested in Seagoe

Magazine, which is sent to her each month , and

the August number was on the sofa beside her

a t the time of the Rector’s visit. Mrs. Wolseley

was born in Seagoe Cottage, w here M r. T. H .

Wilson now resides, but after a few years her

father moved to the house newly built for him

higher up Church Lane, now occupied by M r.

Robinson. This house was known as Dun-Eglish,

or the Fort of the Church. The name is an ancient one and apparently arose from an earthen

Fort erected many centuries ago on the same site.

Mrs. Wolseley remembers the strenuous work

which her father had to accomplish. He held

services at places seven miles distant from the

Church for in his days the parish extended beyond

Lurgan to Analoist and Bird Island. She

also recalls his work in the Sunday School which

was held in the Church, the present School not

being built until 1859. Mr. Capel Wolseley had

a very faithful coachman and general helper in

Sam Russell, of Drumgor, and when Mr. Wolseley

left Seagoe for the Parish of Lisadell, in Sligo,

Sam w ent there w ith him . M rs. W olseley has

also vivid recollections of Archdeacon and Mrs.

Saurin, who lived in “ the big house .” She was

somewhat afraid of the Archdeacon. He used

som etimes to look at her when she was seated in

the big square pew in the Church, and she called

him “ the man with the india-rubber face .” Mrs.

Saurin had two lap-dogs, which were great

pets, and Mrs. Wolseley was greatly interested in them.

Their names were “ Linda” and “ Soleta.”

While Archdeacon Saurin and his family

were in Spain from 1885 to 1858 the

Rev. J . Annesley Beers came to the

Parish to assist Mr. Wolseley. He and Mrs.

Beers and their family of young children lived

at the Rectory. Mrs. Wolseley remembers Mr.

Beers’s energy as a preacher and noticed that he

chose very difficult texts. She also recalls a

children’s party at the Rectory at which there

was a beautiful doll of great size. She admired

it greatly and thought how nice it would be if

she had a doll like it. When the guests were

leaving the Rectory Mrs. Beers took up the doll in

both hands and gracefully handed it- to Miss

Annie Wolseley. Her delight knew no bounds.

Mrs. Wolseley’s only son, Sir Capel Wolseley,

Bart., was killed in a motor accident a few years

ago. He is buried in Suffolk, and on his grave a

rose from Seagoe is grown. This rose grew from

a rose which the Rev. Capel Wolseley gave one

day to a sister of Miss Jane Collins, of Seagoe, a

sprig of which was sent by the Rector to Mrs.

Wolseley many years ago. We hope that Mrs.

Wolseley will send us some more of her recollections of" Seagoe.

They will always be read with

interest by the parishioners among whom the

good work done even so m any years ago by her

father is still cherished and remembered. We

wish on behalf of the Parish to express our affectionate

regard for Mrs. Wolseley and our hope

that she may be spared to m any more years of

health and happiness.

The New Burial Plot.

We hope to publish the scale of Fees for the

new Burial Ground in our nex t issue. The

ground has been kept in order, the grass cut and

the walks cleared of weeds. It is a beautiful site

under the shadow of the Church and has been

most carefully drained with deep drains and surrounded

by a handsome protecting wall.

Parish Register for August.

Baptisms.

The following were B aptized in Seagoe Parish Church on August 4th, 1934: —

Hewitt—Mabel Winifred, daughter of Robert Ernest and Minnie Hewitt, of Lisniskey.

Sponsors— Margaret Forker, Minnie Hewitt.

Wortley— Gladys Marie, daughter of Stewart and Mary Jane Wortley, of Edenderry.

Sponsors—Isabella Hutchinson, Mary Jane Wortley.

Best— Russell, son of James and Sarah Best, of Balteagh.

Sponsors— Anne Jane Hunter, Sarah Best.

Frazer—William James, son of William and Norah Florence Frazer, of Upper Seagoe.

Sponsors — Edith Florence Miller, Norah Florence Frazer.

McLoughlin—Cyril Arnold, son of Robert John and Margaret Elizabeth McLoughlin, of

Banfoot, Parish of Ardmore. Sponsor— Florence Jane McLoughlin. Margaret McLoughlin.

Reilly —David James, son of Thomas Edward and Elizabeth Reilly, of Levaghery.

Sponsors—Mary Alice Maguire, Anne Adelaide Maguire.

Marriages.

McFall and Magee—August 4th, 1934, Thomas John McFall, of Portadown to Evelyn

May Magee, of Killicomaine.

Sprouie and Neill—August 10th, 1934, Joseph Sproule, of Lvlo, to E lizabeth Neill, of

Killicomaine.

Elliott and Cox— September 4th. 1934, William Elliott, of Armagh, to Ellen Cox, of

Edenderry .

Logan and Stanfield— September 6th, 1934, Thomas Harold Logan, of Edenderry, to

Olive Stanfield, of Levaghery.

Burials.

Ford—August 7th, Mary Anne Ford, of Edenderry, aged 64 years.

Telford—August 12th, William Robert Telford, of Edenderry , aged 65. Interred at

Armagh.

Ramsey—19th August, James Ramsey, of Kernan, aged 85 years.

McDonald— 2nd September, Richard McDonald of Edenderry , aged 65 years. Interred

at Drumcree.

Armstrong— 7th September, John Armstrong, of Edenderry , aged 70 years.

Seagoe P.E. School.

The following is the result of the Scripture examination held in the School on Tuesday, 5th of June, 1934:— 1st Class Certificates— Peggy Brownlee, Emma Morrison, Amy Duke, Jean Finney, Sam McCabe, James Clayton, Olive Vennard, Robert A braham , Robert Guy, James Ruddell. Thomas McCabe, George Lester, Walter White, Richard Robinson, John Beatson, Ernest Caddell, David Weir, Joseph Liggett, William Caddell, Harry Girvan. 2nd Class— Myrtle Caddell, Edna Grey, Geo. McClatchey, Viola Morrison, Edna Montgomery, Isobel Ruddell, Dorothy Ruddell, Betty Metcalfe. 3rd Class—Alfred Hall, Isa Abraham , James Whiteside, Jack Hamilton, Isobel Magee, Dorothy Lester.

C .L .B . Social.

Socials have been held for the C .L .B . Cadets and Training Corps during the past week. The Training Corps had their social on Monday, September 10th, in the Parochial Hall. Thirty-six lads were present and the proceedings were very enjoyable. After a hearty tea, some splendid games were enjoyed under the direction of Capain Mitchell, Lieut Currie and Sergeant-Major Allen. A drill-down for seniors and juniors was followed by “ Rats and Rabbits ,” which was followed by “ Cock-roosters” and boxing. At the close the Rector and the Rev. W. F . Hayes gave short addresses and at the close the Brigade Prayer was said. Lads of the Parish should join C.L.B. without delay. The Winter Session began last Tuesday.

Board of Religious Education.

The annual Sermons on behalf of the Board

of Religious Education will be preached in the

Parish Church on Sunday, September 23rd, a t

Morning and Evening Prayer. The Board of

Education for the United Diocese carries out a

most important work in supervising Religious

Education in our Day Schools and Sunday

Schools. It provides four clerical inspectors

who hold annual examinations in the Public E lementary

Schools throughout the Diocese. It

also supplies books of notes for teachers in our

Sunday School and arranges the Sunday School

calendars. In it are vested almost all the School

buildings in the Diocese, including in Seagoe

Parish both Seagoe and H acknahay Schools.

Envelopes for special subscriptions will be

placed in the pews on next Sunday, September

16th, and we ask the Parishioners to kindly help

the Funds of the Board by liberal offerings.

Last year the offerings from Seagoe were largely

increased from former years and we hope for a

further increase this year.

ITEMS.

Mrs. David Johnston and her son D avid

have arrived safely at their home in Thompsonville, U .S .A ., after their visit to Seagoe.

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M any hedges at road corners throughout the

Parish need cutting. This should be done without

delay so that motor accidents may be avoided.

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Electricity is now the motive power in most

of the houses in Upper and Lower Seagoe. A

kettle of water can be boiled in eight minutes.

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Dr. Morres Russell, of Ash Vale, Surrey, is at

present on a visit to the Rectory and has renewed his acquaintance with m any of the

parishioners.

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The shortage of water which has prevailed for

so many months seems to be coming to an end.

The recent heavy rain has replenished the

Seagoe wells.

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Dr. Victor Walker, of Ipswich, has given his

yacht the appropriate name of “ Seagoe.”.

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The little book ‘Stretching Forward ” given

to each of those who have recently been confirmed has proved helpful to many.

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The swallows will soon be leaving for North and South Africa. We wonder who will see the

last swallow ere it leaves Seagoe for the southern clime.

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We regret a delay in the publication of the

Magazine this month . We hope it will not

cause inconvenience to any of our readers.

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The Annual Report is in the printer’s hands

and will be issued shortly.

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A punctual giving of your Free-W ill Offering

Envelope in Church each Sunday will greatly

help our Parish Finances and if you are in arrears

with your envelopes a payment of the arrears

will be greatly appreciated. “ God loveth a cheerful giver.”

Twenty-Five Years Ago.

AUGUST, 1909.

The issue of the Magazine for August, 1909,

contains the following item s of Parish new s: —

The Churchwardens are Mr. James Albin and

M r. J . G. Gracey. On Aug. 26th a summer

Fete was to be held in Hacknahay School, and

great preparations were being made for it. The

F arm Produce Stall was to be in charge of Miss

Calvert, and Miss Neill was to be in charge of

the Variety Stall. Miss Wilson was to preside

over the Refreshment Stall. The proceeds were

to be in aid of the new Day School at Hacknahay.

Sergt. Long and Sergt-. Turner are commended

for saving a man's life at the station.

A reference is made to the recently introduced

Old-Age Pensions. Four Baptism s, Five Marriages

and Two Burials are recorded. The Rev.

Percy Marks had preached at the Anniversary

Service on Ju ly 11th. Tom England heads the

list for Church Attendance cards. In Old Seagoe

Notes the name of George Ross is recorded

as the architect who designed Seagoe Church in

1813. A list of the holdings in Lower Seagoe

with acreage in 1743, is given. Meredith A tkinson’s

holding of 45 acres 2 roods and 32 perches

was the largest.

Our Sunday Schools.

The Sunday Schools throughout the Parish

have now resumed work after the holiday time

The careful study of the Word of God and of

the Formularies of the Church is more than ever

necessary for our young people in these days of

wavering faith and cold indifference to spiritual

truths .

Seagoe Mothers’ Union. i

A meeting of the Mothers’ Union was held in

Seagoe School on Tuesday, September 11th

There was a large attendance of members. The

Rev. F . Patterson , B .A ., Curate of St. Mark’s

gave an address on “ Purity of Hom e Life.’

The Rector presided, and after the address by

Mr. Patterson tea was provided. After tea the

Rector gave an account of his recent holiday

The next meeting on Tuesday, October 9th, will

take the form of a musical evening. A heart;

vote of congratulation was passed to Mrs. J . E

Reid, our form er President and Secretary.

SERVICES—The PARISH CHURCH

HOLY COMM UNION—1st Sunday after Morning

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

Festivals.

HOLY BAPTISM—1st Sunday of each Month at 4

p.m., and during any Service in the Parish Church,

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 thankoffering. (See Book of

Common Prayer )

MORNING PRAYER—Sundays and Chief Festivals,

11 30 a m.

EVENING PRAYER—Sundays, 7 p.m.

DISTRICT SERVICES.

Hacknahay—Last Sunday of Month at 3-30 p,m.

Drumgor—Second Sunday of Month at 4 p.m.

Edenderry—Wednesdays at 8pm

CLASSES, &c.

BIBLE CLASS FOR MEN in Edenderry on

Sundays at 10-15 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOLS -10 a.m. Edenderry Parochial

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

Parochial Hall, Levaghery, Hacknahay, Carne,

Drumgor, Bocombra,

MOTHERS' UNION—2nd Tuesday of each month

at 7-30 p.m.

CHURCH LADS' BRIGADE in the Parochial Hall

on Tuesdays and Fridays,

GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY in Seagoe School on

alternate Mondays at 8 p.m.

SEAGOE P.E. SCHOOL, 9-15 a.m. Principal—Mr.

R. Scott.

MARRIAGES must be performed between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Licenses are issued by Ven. Archdeacon 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.

A copy of the Magazine will be sent by post to any subscriber for 3/- per annum.