Primary Lodges
Primary Lodges
Riverdale Loyal Orange Lodge No. 2097 Officers List 1961
Officers – 1961
Worshipful Master George McCullough
Immediate Past Master Thomas McCulloch
Deputy Master Robert M. Scott
Chaplain George E. Hall
Recording Secretary James D. Angus
Financial Sec. John A. McComb
Treasurer Kenneth Howe
Lecturer Charles McCulloch
Marshall Andrew Robertson
Dep. Lecturer Alfred Simms
1st Comm. Robert Moore
2nd Comm. David Woods
3rd Comm. James Murphy
4th Comm. Thomas McCulloch
5th Comm. Adam McGarrity
Tyler Metford Hurley
Sentinel John Boyd
Auditors David McIntyre, David Service
Pianist John Bennett
Riverdale L.O.L.2097 met on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Sons and Daughters of Ireland Protestant Association Temple at 1849 Danforth Avenue in Toronto
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – August 26th, 2009
Source: Lodge notice of March 30th, 1961
Westminster Loyal Orange Lodge No. 2995 Officers List 1962
Officers – 1962
Worshipful Master D.McKendrick
Immediate Past Master J.McCann
Deputy Master C.E.Wilson
Chaplain W.Shields
Rec. Secretary J.Kennedy
Fin. Secretary R.S.Burrows
Treasurer E.Drury
Marshal A.Lumsden
Lecturer H.Veitch
Dep. Lecturer R.Dunlop
1st Committeeman E.Abernethy
Sick Committee: W.Sheilds, C.E.Wilson, J.Kennedy
Westminster L.O.L.2995 met on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Sons and Daughters of Ireland Protestant Association Temple at 1849 Danforth Avenue in Toronto
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary - August 26th, 2009
Source: Lodge notice of January 30th, 1962
John Ross Robertson Loyal Orange Lodge No. 2971 Officers List 1965
Officers – 1965
Worshipful Master J.Murray
Immediate Past Master T.Duncan
Deputy Master J.McKinnon
Chaplain W.Bradley
Rec.Secretary W.Watson
Asst. Rec. Secretary J.Gilchrist
Fin.Secretary A.Cuthill
Treasurer W.Purdon
1st Lecturer J.MacCurry
Marshall J.Lillie
2nd Lecturer H.Vigas
1st Committeeman N.McFarland
2nd “ D.Wilson
3rd “ R.Bryden
4th “ J.Gilchrist
5th Committeeman W.Landon
Tyler W.Whitehead
Sentinel J.Millar
Auditors H.G.Moore, W.Landon
Lecture School Sick Committee
J.Murray J.McKinnon
T.Duncan W.Bradley
W.Purdon W.Purdon
Refreshment Committee Investigation Committee
J.Millar Jas. McKinnon
G.Bibby John McKinnon
D.Cameron G.Little
Attendance and Membership Ways and Means
T.McAlpine Jas.McKinnon
John McKinnon W.Armstrong
W.Bradley N.McFarland
W.Watson D.Wilson
R.Bryden
W.Watson
John Ross Robertson L.O.L.2971 met on the 2nd Monday of the month at Dian Orange Hall 182 Rhodes Ave Toronto (Coxwell and Queen East area)
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – August 27th, 2009
Source: Lodge notice of April 30th, 1965
Temperance Loyal Orange Lodge No. 301, Officers List 1953
Officers – 1953
Worshipful Master S.McKelvey
Deputy Master L.Rainbird
Chaplain R.Armour
Recording Secretary S.R.McKelvey
Financial Secretary H.J.Fry
Treasurer W.Clayton
Marshall T.Ward
Lecturer B.Cooper
Deputy Lecturer J.B.Nelson
Tyler J.McDonald
1st Committeeman L.S.Gollinger
2nd Committeeman S.R.McKelvey
3rd Committeeman D.Wilson
4th Committeeman J.Rea
5th Committeeman J.Catterson
Auditors G.R.Chambers, J.C.Nicol
Sick Committee L.Rainbird
Pianist H.J.Fry
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – September 30th, 2009
Source: Lodge Notice of March, 1953 Temperance L.O.L. then meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at the County Hall at Queen and Berti Streets
The Institution of Aughrim Rose of Derry Loyal Orange Lodge NO. 2159, May 27th 1910
The Institution of Aughrim Rose of Derry – L.O.L.2159
May 27th, 1910
The warrant for Aughrim Rose of Derry L.O.L.2159 of Toronto was issued to W.G.Clarke on May the 16th, 1910, and the meeting to institute the lodge was held on May, 27th, 1910. The following are the minutes from that first meeting.
Toronto
May 27th, 1910
A special meeting of the officers of the District Loyal Orange Lodge of East Toronto was held in the County Orange Hall corner of Queen and Berti Streets on Friday May 27th, 1910 for the purpose of instituting a new lodge under the auspices of this District lodge.
Wor. Bro. W.H.Darlington, District Master, occupied the chair, the following brethren being present: Wor. Bro. E.A.Fennell, Deputy District Master; William Wallace, District Chaplain; V.Winnett, District Recording Secretary; F.H.Moses, District Financial Secretary; J.D.Farquar, District Treasurer; R.Reinholt, District Lecturer; C.P.Watson, District Director of Ceremonies; J.Mayor, Past District Master; William Steen, Past District Master; J.Winnett, Past District Master; T.H.Wilson, Past District Master; Rt.Wor.Bro. H.Lovelock, Grand Master of Ontario West; Wor.Bro.Penny, Grand Lecturer, Newfoundland; Wor.Bro.Wilson, Grand Organizer, Ontario West; Wor.Bro.Armstrong,Grand Organizer, Saskatchewan; Wor.Bro.Hoey, Past County Master, Wentworth; Wor.Bro.W.Bush, County Master, Toronto; Wor.Bro.Jennings, Deputy District Master, Centre District, Toronto; Wor.Bro.W.Crawford, Past County Master, Toronto; Wor.Bro.H.M.Graham, Trustee, Hall Board Toronto; Wor.Bro.W.H.Elliot, Wor.Comm., Scarlet Chapter, EWor.Bro.B.Kirk, Past District Master, East Toronto; Wor.Bro.Banks, Wor.Bro.Anderson, P.M. L.O.L.857, Brother G.J.St.Ledger and others.
After the lodge had been duly opened with prayer the District Secretary read the dispensation granted by Most Worshipful Brother T.S.Sproule, Grand Master of British North America to Bro.W.G.Clarke for the purpose of forming and carrying on a lodge to be known as Aughrim Rose of Derry L.O.L.#2159. The following certificates were then presented as CHARTER MEMBERS:
Wm.G.Clarke - - - L.O.L.2052 J.D.Clarke - - - L.O.L. 791
Wm.McIvor - - - L.O.L.310 Magherafelt, Co. Derry Jas.MacKnight – L.O.L. 375
G.MacKnight - - - L.O.L. 375 Wm.Nevin - - - - L.O.L. 864
Jas.McComb - - - L.O.L.2005, Belfast Geo.Streahorn - - L.O.L.711, Co. Derry
Wm.Streahorn - - L.O.L.1388 A. Turner - - - - - L.O.L.791
W.J.White - - - - - L.O.L. 864
The following applications for membership by initiation were read: Mr.John Davis, Mr.A.Houston and Mr.John Irwin. A favourable report having been presented it was moved, seconded and resolved that the report be received and the applicants balloted for. Upon the ballot being taken the three candidates were duly elected to become members of the lodge.
Wor.Bro.Wm.Bush, County Master, was called upon to conduct the initiations. Wor.Bro.J.Winnett, Past District Master, and Wor.Bro.C.P.Watson, District Director of Ceremonies, retired and introduced the candidates who were duly initiated.Wor.Bro.Reinholt, District Lecturer assisted Wor.Bro.Wm.Steen, County Lecturer in instructing the candidates in the secret work of the Orange Degree. The certificate of Brother J.Nevin from L.O.L.678 Londonderry was presented, it was moved, seconded and resolved that a standing vote be taken, upon the vote having been taken, and Bro.J.Nevin was duly elected to membership in this lodge.
Wor.Bro.Jas.Mayor, Past District Master, was then called upon to conduct the election of officers and appointed Wor.Bro.Crawford, Wor.Bro.Armstrong as scrutineers. The election then proceeded with and resulted as follows:
Worshipful Master - - - - - - - Wm.G.Clarke
Dep.Master - - - - - - - Jas.MacKnight
Chaplain - - - - - - - W.J.White
Rec.Secretary - - - - - - - G.MacKnight
Fin. Secretary - - - - - - - J.McComb
Treasurer - - - - - - - Geo.Streahorn
Lecturer - - - - - - - A.Turner
Dir. Of Ceremonies - - - - - - Wm.Streahorn
1st Committeeman - - - - - - J.D.Clarke
2nd Committeeman - - - - - - Wm.Nevin
3rd Committeeman - - - - - - J.Davis
4th Committeeman - - - - - - J.Nevin
5th Committeeman - - - - - - Wm.McIvor
Representative to County Lodge was Wor.Bro.W.G.Clarke, Worshipful Master.
Right Worshipful Brother H.Lovelock was called upon and in an able manner installed the officers in their respective offices. The Worshipful Master elect was then presented with the gavel and assumed the office as the first Worshipful Master of Aughrim Rose of Derry L.O.L.2159.
In a few well chosen words the newly elected Master expressed his thanks to the Lodge for having placed him in this honoured position and pledged himself to do his utmost to increase the membership of the lodge and extend the influence of the Loyal Orange Association.
Wor.Bro.Darlington was the called upon to take the chair and called upon the following brethren for short speeches:
Wor Brothers Penny, Armstrong, Hoey, Wilson, Crawford, Jennings, Bush, Elliot, St.Ledger, and Rt.Wor.Bro.Lovelock.
All of the speakers congratulated the lodge on the excellent start it had made and wished the officers and members every success in the years to come, the meeting was then closed in due form.
-GOD SAVE THE KING-
The minutes are signed by Geo.MacKnight, Rec.Sec. and Wm.G.Clarke, Wor.Master
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – Sept 30th, 2009
Source: the original minute book of L.O.L.2159, meeting of May 27th, 1910
Notes: In the years to follow L.O.L.2159 became one of the larger lodges in Canada with a membership at one time in the area of 400.
An interesting article on this lodge appears on R.W.Brother Alex Rough’s Canadian Orange Historical Site at http://canadianorangeism.com
L.O.L.2159 went dormant in 2006 after 94 years.
The last Master was Wor.Bro.John Megaw and the last Secretary was Wor.Bro.Alec White.
Their historic banner adorns the south wall of the main lodge room in the Toronto House of Orange.
Worshipful District Masters, Eastern District Loyal Orange Lodge, 1876 to 1926
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| 1876-77 | William A. Poole | 781 | |||
| 1878-79 | Alfred Medcalf | 781 | |||
| 1880-81 | Jno.Thompson | 781 | |||
| 1882-83 | William Elliott | 781 | |||
| 1884-85 | James Greer | 711 | |||
| 1886-87 | Frank E. Lloyd | 711 | |||
| 1888-89 | Henry Gibbons | 781 | |||
| 1890 | William J. Barchard | 111 | |||
| 1891 | William W. Hodgson | 111 | |||
| 1892-93 | John Stewart | 455 | |||
| 1894-95 | O.S.Clewlo | 711 | |||
| 1896-97 | John C. Jones | 781 | |||
| 1898-99 | W. M. Fitzgerald | 455 | |||
| 1900-01 | C. J. Wilson | 857 | |||
| 1902 | J. E. Thompson*** | 781 | |||
| 1903 | Jno. Lang Jr. | 911 | |||
| 1904 | T.W. Self *** | 857 | |||
| 1905 | T.H. Wilson*** | 455 | |||
| 1906 | Wm. Steen | 711 | |||
| 1907 | Jno. Winnett*** | 857 | |||
| 1908 | Jas. Mayor*** | 361 | |||
| 1909 | Thos. Greenway | 455 | |||
| 1910 | W. H. Darlington | 1693 | |||
| 1911 | E. A. Fennell | 911 | |||
| 1912 | Vernon Winnett | 857 | |||
| 1913 | Joseph Johnston | 2097 | |||
| 1914 | W. H. Elliott*** | 857 | |||
| 1915 | Frank H. Moses | 361 | |||
| 1916 | C. P. Watson | 2097 | |||
| 1917 | Hugh M. Graham | 711 | |||
| 1918 | Harry Hornshaw | 361 | |||
| 1919 | Jno. E. Walker | 455 | |||
| 1920 | W. G. Clarke | 2159 | |||
| 1921 | Norman Johnston | 781 | |||
| 1922 | William A. Smith*** | 781 | |||
| 1923 | Percy M. Douglas | 455 | |||
| 1924 | R. H. Glenn | 711 | |||
| 1925 | Jas. Forsyth | 781 | |||
| 1926 | George M. Scott | 857 | |||
| Submitted | by John Wells - Count | y Secretary | Oct 1, 200 | 9 | |
| Source: Jubilee Souvenir Yearbook 1876-1926 Eastern District L.O.L. | |||||
| *** - members so noted also served as County Master of Toronto | |||||
Enniskillen Loyal Orange Lodge No. 387 Walks in Belfast, July, 1957
On July 12th, 1957 Enniskillen L.O.L. 387 of Toronto made history by being the first of many Canadian Lodges to walk in Belfast in the Annual Twelfth.
As a prelude to the trip a viewing of the film” A Stroll Through Ulster” was shown at the County Hall to over 130 guests on the evening of May 10th,1957. The room was packed with members and their wives who had a special charter to attend the parade in Belfast and walk with the new lodge banner. The editor of the sentinel was present and what stood out for W.J.Armstrong was “the consciousness in the audience of the deep love and feeling for the little country for which they had visited by means of the coloured film. Wor. Bro. N. Pedlar, the lodge master thanked all who had attended, as did Wor. Bro. J.R.Kerr, Immediate Past Master and Wor. Bro. T.Pryce, Past Master.
The Brethren and family flew from Malton Airport (Pearson Int’l) to Nutt’s Corners Airport in Belfast. Below is a photo of the lodge and their banner on display in Belfast.
At the Annual Orange Parade in Toronto on July 13th, 1957 over 100 members of Enniskillen L.O.L.387 walked behind the old banner, in a turnout that must have stirred the hearts of many as over 70 members of the lodge were in Belfast.
The first meeting of the lodge following their epoch-making trip was held on September the 13th. The atmosphere of that meeting was described as infectious with optimism and zeal to promote the Order. A further justification for this was the joining by certificate of four members recently arrived from Ulster and the initiation of two new candidates on the evening.
Wor. Bro. J.G.Patty, PM who had organized the flight described the trip and stated that words could not describe the hospitality they had received. Brother Patty presented to the lodge an Ulster Standard from their hosts in Belfast; Agnes Street Presbyterian L.O.L.1953. Also received from L.O.l.1953 was a beautiful bible inscribed in gold letters. A suitably inscribed set of gavels was received from the Agnes Street Silver Band who headed Enniskillen lodge on parade.
The three presentations were deemed to be graphically dramatic of the bond that exits between the Orangemen of Belfast and Toronto and stuck a deep resounding note in the hearts of the members present.
M.W.Brother W.J. Armstrong noted that the people of Ulster seeing a lodge come 3,000 miles to walk in the big parade now knew they did not stand alone in their struggle to remain in the United Kingdom.
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – October 19th, 2009
Source: the Sentinel, editions of June, July and September 1957.
Notes: thanks to Wor.Bro.John McCormick for sending pictures from newspapers of the day.
Enniskillen L.O.L. 387 was declared dormant in 2002 and its members joined various other Toronto lodges. The last Worshipful Master was George Brewer and the last Recording Secretary was William McLauchlan. The “new banner” reported upon in the article was presented to the County Orange Lodge of Toronto.
Medcalf LOL 871
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Submitted Nov.13/2009 by John Wells – County Secretary
Note: Medcalf L.O.L.871 met on the 4th Monday of the month at the County Hall. The warrant for this lodge was issued October 23rd, 1856 to Robert McKnight
Source: The Sentinel issue of Jan 9th, 1919
Gideon’s Chosen Few L.O.L 342
Gideon’s Chosen Few – L.O.L.342
Officers – 1933
Wor.Master William Bull
Dep.Master Alfred Woods
Chaplain L.W.Bradburn
Rec.Sec. D.McLellan
Fin.Sec. J.E.Bryant
Treas. Charles Beedall
Marshall A.W.Scott
Lect. F.Bull
Dep.Lect. J.W.Furriff
Committeemen J.Laird, D.Crawford
A.Highton, H.Wiltshire
D.J.Steele
Tyler R.E.Thompson
Auditors Wor.Bros. Bush, Laird and Haw
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – November 13th, 2009
Note: Gideon’s Chosen few L.O.L.342 met on the 2nd Tuesday at the Western District Orange Hall. The warrant for this lodge was issued on October 14th, 1874 to James Boyd.
Source: The Sentinel, issue of Dec.22nd, 1932
The Institution of Sons of Ulster L.O.L. 2793, August 26th, 1920
The Institution of Sons of Ulster – L.O.L.2793
August 26th, 1920
The warrant for Sons of Ulster L.O.L.2793 of Toronto was issued to George McCombe on August 26th, 1920 and their initial meeting was held on that very evening. The following are the minutes from that meeting.
August 26th, 1920
Toronto, Ont.
The opening meeting of Sons of Ulster No.2793 was held on the above date at the Orange Hall corner of College Street and Euclid Avenue. Worshipful Brother W. A. Orr (District Master) was in the chair, assisted by the District Officers. The lecture was repeated by Worshipful Brothers Dobson and McCleary.
The following brothers were invited to a seat on the platform: Right Worshipful Brother F. Dane, Right Worshipful Brother H. Lovelock, Right Worshipful Brother William Crawford, Right Worshipful Brother A. A. Gray, Wor. Brother W. Harper, Wor. Brother J. Allen, Wor. Brother J. Jordan, Wor. Brother W. Elliott, Wor. Brother I. Smith, Wor. Brother J. E. McMullen, Wor. Brother T.Bell and Wor. Brother Knowles.
The following certificates were received; G. McCombe, J. Allen, J. McCombe, F. Patterson, Wm. Waring, Jas. Reid, Jas. O’Neill, W. Taylor, R. McIntyre, C. Roycroft, H. Weir, F. Taylor, J. Foster (Jr), W. Gordon, W. Cadwell, R. Montgomery, W. Jenkins, J. Foster (Sr), D. Wright, J. Greer, F. McClelland, J. Palmer, J. Brown, Wm. Duggan and Wm. Hamilton. It was moved by Brother MacFarlane, seconded by Brother Soady that the certificates be received and balloted upon. Being in favour the candidates were duly received and given a welcome by Right Worshipful Brother Dane.
The following applications for membership were received; N. Bell, G. Funston, F. Foster and G. Damery. Moved by Brother Dobson and seconded by Brother MacFarlane that the same be received and balloted for. The ballot being in favour the candidates were duly initiated into the Orange Association, the signs and secret worked given by Wor. Brother Dobson.
The District Master then called upon Right Worshipful Brother Gray to conduct the election of officers. The results being as follow:
W. M. George McCombe
D. M. Jas. Allen
Chaplain Jas. Reid
Rec. Sec. Jos. McCombe
Fin. Sec. F. Patterson
Treas. Wm. J. Waring
Dir. Of Cer. Robt. McIntyre
1st Lect. J. O’Neill
2nd Lect. Wm. Taylor
Trustees R. McIntyre, J. Allen
And J. Cowan
Committee C. Roycroft, D. Wright,
J. Brown, J. Foster (Sr)
Wm. Gordon
The officers were duly installed by Rt. Wor. Brother Gray. The Worshipful Master passed on a few words of advice to the members and asked that they give all they could to make Sons of Ulster the banner lodge in Toronto. Worshipful Brothers Allen, Harper and Jordan were made Honorary Members.
A splendid Bible was presented to the lodge by Mrs. G. McCombe. Moved by Brother McIntyre and seconded by Brother O’Neill that the lodge accept this gift and our best thanks be sent to Mrs. McCombe. It was moved, seconded and carried that letters be sent to Mrs. Greer for making the collarettes, Brother Greer on account of his illness and Brother Pearson for the gift of the gavels.
A hearty vote of thanks was extended to the District Officers for their services; this was replied to by the District Master, after which the lodge was closed in due form and the members met downstairs were a splendid repast was laid out for the Brethren.
God Save the King
J. McCombe
Recording Secretary
The Recording Secretary noted to write for the certificates of George McGeown, John H. McNeil, Wm. Rainey, S. Wright, Geo. Price, Wilson McCullough and Jas. Hall.
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A very enjoyable evening was spent downstairs with Wor. Brother Allen as chairman. A letter was read from Right Worshipful Brother H. C. Hocken that due to sickness in the
family he was unable to attend. Addresses were delivered by the many distinguished visitors who were present.
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – Jan, 27th, 2010.
Note: L.O.L.2793 met until 1984. At that time the membership joined with various other Toronto Lodges. The last Worshipful Master was Sam Jardine.
