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

 

Year District Master Lodge No.
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.

 Enniskillen LOL 387 Walks in Belfast - July 1957

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

Officers 1919

 

Wor. Master

 

 

W.A.Smith

 

 

 

 

Dep.Master

 

 

James Forsyth

 

 

 

 

Chaplain

 

 

W.Hanna

 

 

 

 

Rec.Sec.

 

 

C.Ready

 

 

 

 

Fin.Sec.

 

 

J.Regan

 

 

 

 

Treas.

 

 

J.Wickett

 

 

 

 

Dir. Of Cer.

 

 

J.Webber

 

 

 

 

1st Lect. 

 

 

D.Wright

 

 

 

 

2nd Lect.

 

 

C.Thomas

 

 

 

 

1st Committeeman

 

F.Forsyth

 

 

 

 

Organist

 

 

A.Stewart

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.

 

Basement

 

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.