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 | |||
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| *** - 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.
Parading the East End With Their New Banner
Parading the East End with their New Banner
Lt. Col. J. H. Scott L.O.L.2416 – July, 1938
The following announcement was made to the members of the above lodge in June of 1938.
Brethren
The Banner Committee is pleaded to announce that the new banner has arrived safely from Ireland. Arrangements have been made for the dedication and unveiling ceremony to take place at a Special Service to be held at 3 P.M. in Queen Street East Presbyterian Church, corner of Queen St and Carlaw Ave, on Sunday July the 3rd, 1938.
It is expected that every member of Lt. – Col. J. H. Scott L.O.L.2416, with their families will be present on this occasion. The Lodge with band will fall in at Riverdale Park, Broadview at Langley Ave at 2:00 P.M. Following behind the Wellington Flute Band we will march south on Broadview and east on Queen Street to the Church.
The Reverend Brother David Rowland has been asked to take part in this service.
Source: Lodge Circular of June 20th, 1938
Note: L.O.L. No.2416 received its warrant on February 12th, 1913. This particular banner was purchased during their 25th Anniversary year. The warrant for the lodge was issued to J. L. Brown. The lodge was named in honour of Lt. Col. J. H. Scott, Grand Master of Canada 1911 – 1914.
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – May 19th, 2010
Worshipful District Masters - Centre District Toronto - 1876 to 1977
Worshipful District Masters
Centre District L.O.L.Toronto – 1876-1977
Year District Master Lodge No.
1876 J. J. Funston 127
1877 G. L. Tizard 375
1878 – 80 J. H. Pritchard 212 ***
1881 – 82 Rob’t Birmingham 613
1883 – 84 J. Graham 275
1885 – 86 H. J. Wilson 136
1887 (to June.22nd) J. H. Guest 375
1887 – 88 Ed Medcalf 301
1889 – 90 J. McMillan 328 ***
1891 – 92 H. Lovelock 4 ***
1893 – 94 E. H. Powers 588
1895 Robert Burns 275
1896 J. R. Lauden 778
1897 – 98 Alex Harris 136
1899 W. R. Bettles 621
1900 J. Sloan 127
1901 J. T. Edworthy 778
1902 Thos. Cooke 375
1903 Chas. H. Mable 275
1904 Geo. Harris 396
1905 Wm. Srigby 173
1906 Benj. Kirk 588
1907 Wm. Crawford 140 ***
1908 W. J. Dunlop 157
1909 Jas. Armstrong 621
1910 Wm. H. Sanders 301
1911 Jas. Jennings 4
1912 Jas. Law 136
1913 Thos. H. Wilson 173 ***
1914 Thos. A. Murphy 621
1915 Fred Power 301
1916 Jas. Chambers 613
1917 Robert Nelson 621
1918 Chas. M. Carrie 4
1919 H. M. Booth 4
1920 Isaac Smith 275
1921 J. T. Jennings 4
1922 Chas. W. Sheridan 140
1923 Thos. Vance 140
1924 – 25 Thos. J. Booth 154
1926 Walter Creach 387
1927 J. V. Marks 136
1928 – 29 Thos. Leopard 375
1930 Jas. R. Roof 588
1931 J. Williamson 621
1932 A. F. Milne 275
1933 Thos. R. Richards 4
1934 James McNally 154
1935 L. C. Eames 4
1936 John Elliot 137 ***
1937 G. M. Shier 140
1938 Archie Cameron 613
1939 – 40 Thomas Cameron 154
1941 J. Carson 387
1942 E. E. Hunt 140 ***
1943 T. A. Graham 154
1944 H. Wilson 778
1945 A. H. Lucas 4
1946 W. Schoales 140
1947 C. R. Ferguson 3001
1948 E. Bruno 3115
1949 J. Logan 613
1950 B. Cooper 301
1951 Fred Woods 137
1952 D. W. Brown 2996
1953 T. Swift 613
1954 W. Groves 4
1955 Percy Collins 657
1956 Fred Cole 4
1957 James Patty 387
1958 – 59 James Raffan 154
1960 – 61 Lawrence Gosse 136
1962 Lawrence Sentence 136
1963 – 64 Wm. J. Anderson 2996
1965 Geo. L. Cotton 657
1966 – 67 Fred G. Wilkinson 136
1968 – 69 Gordon Beckett 621
1970 – 71 Harry Mudd 657
1972 J. C. Taylor 657
1973 – 74 Thomas Bell 657 ***
1975 Fred King 657
1976 – 77 Harvey Goodwin 136
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – June 12th, 2010
Source: The minute books of Centre District L.O.L. from Jan, 11th, 1948 to June, 29th 1960: and from Sept, 29th, 1960 to their last meeting on March, 18th, 1977. The list of Masters having been continually updated is located on the inside covers.
Note: In 1977 the four district lodges of the County Orange Lodge of Toronto (Centre, Eastern, Western and Northern) were condensed into the District Lodge of East Metro and the District Lodge of West Metro
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – June 12th, 2010
Source: The minute books of Centre District L.O.L. from Jan, 11th, 1948 to June, 29th 1960: and from Sept, 29th, 1960 to their last meeting on March, 18th, 1977. The list of Masters having been continually updated is located on the inside covers.
Note: In 1977 the four district lodges of the County Orange Lodge of Toronto (Centre, Eastern, Western and Northern) were condensed into the District Lodge of East Metro and the District Lodge of West Metro
Cock of the North L.O.L. 2214
Cock of the North L.O.L. 2214 – Officers – 1912
Wor. Master J. Ward, 16 Wright Ave
Dep. Master W. Thornton, 42 Pendrith
Chaplain C. Raynor, 42 Ward
Rec. Sec. J. Stanley, 71 Northcote
Fin. Sec. H. Ferguson, 38 Salem
Treas. T. R. Hill, 66 McKenzie Cres
Dir. of Ceremonies J. Dunnan, 11 Marion
Lect. R. Hargan, 110 Millicent
1st. Cens. W. McKinney, 6 Argyle
Source: Western District Directory, 1913
Note: Cock of the North Lodge received its Warrant on December the 5th, 1910 and it was issued to Worshipful Brother Edward Toombs. The lodge was instituted with Worshipful Brother R. Thornton, Western District Master in the chair.
The Lecturer, R. Hargan was the Grandfather of current Highland Creek L.O.L.2934 Master, Worshipful Brother Bryan Hargan, and Great-grandfather of Brother Glenn Hargan.
This lodge originally met at King’s Hall on Queen Street East, later moving to the Western District Hall at College Street and Euclid.
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary, February 10th, 2011
W.H.G. Armstrong Memorial L.O.L. 3001
W.H.G. Armstrong Memorial L.O.L. 30001
Worshipful Masters and Secretaries 1926 – 1969
YEAR MASTER SECRETARY
1926 H.G. Purchase Roy Lavery
1927 Chas. Jones M. L. G. Armstrong
1928 T. A. Armstrong H. G. Purchase
1929 “ “ “ “
1930 Thos. B. Hughes J. S. Hull
1931 Wm. J. Shaw A. Marshall
1932 A. Thomas A. Marshall
1933 T. A. Armstrong C. A. Baker
1934 C. W. Armstrong W. Bunting
1935 C. W. Armstrong W. Bunting
1936 R. Lamb W. Bunting
1937 W. Hurley H. Hunt
1938 H. Spence H. Hunt
1939 R. Smith B. Johnston
1940 C. F. Ferguson B. Johnston
1941 “ “ C. H. Fraser
1942 A. Skinner “ “
1943 “ “ “
1944 H. West “ “
1945 C. H. Fraser J. Carr
1946 “ “ C. F. Ferguson
1947 C. Card “ “
1948 C. Card R. Fraser
1949 F. Woods R. Fraser
1950 F. Woods W. Ramsay
1951 A. E. Weir W. Mulhall
1952 “ “ “
1953 T. A. Armstrong G. Tanner
1954 J. Hughes C. F. Ferguson
1955 “ “ “
1956 J. Montgomery G. Johnstone
1957 “ “ W. A. Burton
1958 F. Coakwell “ “
1959 K. Guyatt W. Drissell
1960 “ “
1961 W. A. Burton J. W. McAlden
1962 D. Montgomery “ “
1963 Fred Guest “ “
1964 “ “ John Craw
1965 John Smith Wm. J. McCallum
1966 R. Bagley John Trotter
1967 W. Hughes C. H. Fraser
1968 “ “ “
1969 “ “ “
Sources: Grand Lodge of Ontario West Reports and County Lodge of Toronto Directories
Notes: This Lodge was granted a warrant on January 23rd, 1926 and the warrant was issued to H. G. Purchase.
The lodge was named in memory of William Henry Gratton Armstrong, a native of Tandragee, County Armagh who came to Canada and was a noted Grand Lodge Organizer in the Province of Saskatchewan. His sons Cecil W. and Melville L.G. Armstrong were charter members and instrumental in instituting a lodge whose name honoured the memory of their father.
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – February 15th, 2011
Duke of York L.O.L. 396
Duke of York – L.O.L.396 – Officers – 1875
Master Thos. Worrell
Dep. Master Geo. R. Patterson
Secretary R. Newsome
Asst. Sec. James Halliburton
Treasurer A. Henderson
Chaplain Harry Chapman
Dir. of Ceremonies Chas. Turner
Tylers Wm. M. Milligan, Jas. Cleghorn
Committee W. Corbett, Chas. Gee, A. Boddy,
Thos. Williamson, John Grant
Auditors Geo. Harris, Alf Williams
Source: The Globe, Dec 5, 1874. This lodge’s Annual Meeting was held at the District Orange Hall, and they elected their Officers for the ensuing year (1875).
Submitted by John Wells, County Secretary – February 17th, 2011
Nassau L.O.L.No.4
Nassau L.O.L.No.4
Lodge Notice – May, 1937
Worshipful Master Financial Secretary Treasurer
William Blair J. T. Jennings L. C. Eames
The regular monthly meeting of Nassau L.O.L.No.4 will be held on Tuesday, 1st June, 1937, in the County Orange Hall, 55 Queen Street East, at 7:30 PM, sharp.
Events of the Evening
Have you heard the history of our lodge banners? Wor. Bro. Skimins will detail the history of Nassau lodge banners since the lodge was formed in 1831.
Brethren, you must be at the next lodge meeting if you want the next few verses of the Authentic Orange A.B.C.
Your executive meets in the County Orange Hall, every third Monday of the month. The Chairman, Brother H. S. Burton, welcomes all members that can attend.
A euchre will be held at the home of Wor. Bro. Skimins on Saturday May 29th, 8:00 PM sharp, 12 Wiltshire Ave. Members are requested to attend and bring their friends. Good prizes. Price is 25 cents. Proceeds will be in aid of the new banner.
Recruits Needed for Nassau Band
Brother W. Blair, who has been band leader for a number of years, and was this year elected to the Worshipful Master’s Chair, would greatly appreciate the help of the members of the lodge, in building up the band to full strength for the Glorious 12th. This being Coronation Year, we would like to make it a day that will be long remembered.
Souvenir Coronation Buttons
The County Lodge has obtained a limited supply of beautiful souvenir Coronation buttons which may be purchased at 15 cents each. The usual 25 cent charge for admission at the Exhibition gates has been cancelled by the County Lodge.
Brother A. H. Lucas – Recording Secretary
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – February 21st, 2011
Source: Lodge Notice to Members, May 21st, 1937(replicated)
Notes: Nassau L.O.L.No.4 received their original warrant in September 1831, having been issued to Alex Cuthbert. The lodge pre-dated the Incorporation of Toronto by three years.
For many years Nassau Lodge operated their own Fife and Drum Band, as witnessed in the recruitment attempt stated in the notice.
Initiation at Highland Creek L.O.L.2934
Initiation at Highland Creek L.O.L.2934
Feb 28th, 2011
At their regular monthly meeting of February 28th, 2011 Highland Creek L.O.L.2934 had the pleasure of initiating Mr. John Thomas into the Orange Association.
John Thomas is the father of Michael Thomas, the Recording – Secretary of Birchcliff L.O.L.2856 and his affiliation now makes a total of four generations of that family who have had affiliation with the Orange Association in the Toronto area. Family members had previously held membership in Joshua L.O.L.154 and Temperance L.O.L.301.
With Worshipful Master Bryan Hargan in the chair, the ritual of the degree was conferred by Brothers John Wells and Greg Locke. Also participating in the degree were Brothers Glenn Hargan, Jim Stevenson, Mark Aiken, Michael Thomas and Ed Baxter.
A goodly number of members were present for the meeting; notable visitors included M.W.Bro.Harry Thompson (Imm.Past Past of the Grand Orange Lodge of Canada), M.W.Bro. Jim Bell (Grand Treasurer of the Grand Orange Lodge of Canada), M.W.Bro.David Griffin (County Master – Toronto), R. W. Brothers John Wells and Gerry Darroch (Both Past Grand Masters of Ontario West), R.W.Bro.Robert Prentice (Past Grand Lecturer – Ontario West). Wor. Bro, Mark Aiken (County Treasurer), Brother Bill Medland (Port Perry L.O.L.3272), and Brother Dan Mooney (Birchcliff L.O.L.2856).
Pictured is Brother John Thomas, flanked by his son Michael on the left and Brother Bill Medland on the right.
Brother John Thomas received best wishes from many of the members present. These remarks were led by Worshipful Brother Hargan, who noted he had sat in lodge with both the father and grand-father of the newest member. Brother Bill Medland recounted the many years the two had spent together as members of the Derry Flute Band and attested to the dedication and reliability of Brother Thomas. Brother John Wells noted the many occasions upon which Brother Thomas had assisted Toronto Orange Lodges, even prior to his receiving membership. Most Worshipful Brother Bell offered his congratulations on behalf of the Grand Orange Lodge of Canada.
During the course of the evening, the application for membership for Mr. Michael Cruikshank was approved and the lodge is looking forward to the initiation of another new member in the near future. Food and refreshment were enjoyed by all, following the conclusion of the meeting.
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – March 4th, 2011
Photo Courtesy of Brother Michael Thomas
Tobermore L.O.L.2391 Celebrates “Hockey Day in Canada”
Tobermore L.O.L.2391
Celebrates “Hockey Day in Canada” – Feb 12th, 2011
The Social Committee of Tobermore L.O.L.2391, aka “F.O.O.L.s (Friends of Our Lodge), hosted an afternoon of Hockey on February 12th at the County Orange Hall in Toronto.
The day began with a lunch of lasagna, soup and hot drinks for the participants, their families and visitors. After lunch, the action moved outdoors with two teams of players, exhibiting varying skills, faced-off in a couple of games of ball hockey. The event coincided with CBC’s “Annual “Hockey Day in Canada” presentation on the National Network. The players spent the better part of the afternoon exhibiting their running, shooting, stick-handling and passing abilities in an effort to keep warm in the -7C weather.
"Participants at Hockey Day event".
"Some of the Action on February 12th".
Worshipful Master Tom Forster noted that “it was one of the best events hosted by the Social Committee in a long time” and that “the involvement of entire families certainly contributed to the success”. The success of the event and the enjoyment of those taking part will likely make this day a fixture on the Lodge’s calendar of events.
On Saturday April the 9th, Tobermore L.O.L.2391 will hold a social event at the County Orange Hall. The evening will include popular board games for the adults and movies and popcorn for the youngsters.
For further information please contact
Tom Forster – Worshipful Master - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Or
Donald Guy – Recording Secretary – .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Submitted by Michael Thomas – County Lecturer – March 5th, 2011
Tobermore L.O.L.2391 Officers 1947
Tobermore L.O.L.2391
Officers – 1947
W.M. James Walker
D.M. John Carson
I.P.M. A. Jackman
Chapl. W. Atkinson
R.S. Fred T. Broad
F.S. James Kissick
Treas. A. Weir
Mar. J.Thompson
1st Lect. J. McKee
2nd Lect. T. Graham
Committee: J. Denniston, S. Johnson, S. Wallace,
H. Lucas, W. Atkinson
Tyler J. Wilkinson
Auditors R. Aiken, H. Esler
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – March 7th, 2011
Source: Lodge Flyer of Jan, 1947
Note: Tobermore L.O.L.2391, at this time met at Western District Orange Hall
College and Euclid Streets
Toronto Lodge Contributes to War Effort
July 12/1915 - Toronto Lodge Contributes to War Effort
Patriotic fervour and support of the War effort were no doubt running rampant when Queen City L.O.L.857 met on the morning of July 12th, 1915. The following is a newspaper account of what transpired at that meeting:
Queen City L.O.L.
Donates $765.
Contributions Sufficient at Early
Session to Buy a Machine-Gun
Queen City L.O.L.875 today subscribed $765.00, to buy a machine-gun for the British Government.
The lodge met in the Metropolitan Methodist (United) Church prior to parading to Exhibition Park. Ex-Alderman, G. J. St.Leger, moved that a subscription for the purchase of a gun be started and the Worshipful Master, A. R. Hassard declared “there was no time like the present.”
A member enquired, “How much does a machine-gun cost.”
Another replied, “$765.00.”
Mr. St.Leger noted he would “pay whatever balance there may be after the subscriptions were all in.”
Mr. St.Leger and Mr. John Farquhar were appointed treasurers, and lists prepared by Mr. Hassard were passed round among the two hundred members of the lodge who were present. Ten-dollar and five-dollar subscriptions came pouring in, and the sum was soon raised.
Thereupon the lodge sang “God Save the King” and went off to enjoy itself at the Exhibition Grounds.
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – August 7th, 2011
Source: The Toronto Star, July 15, 1915
York L.O.L. 375 Officers in 1907
York L.O.L.375
Officers – 1907
Worshipful Master David Mullen
Deputy Master W. J. Reeves
Chaplain W. G. Clarke
Rec. Secretary Thomas Kane
Fin. Secretary Thomas Williams
Treasurer Thomas Brookes
Dir. of Ceremonies Charles Mann
Lecturer Robert Kane
Committeemen W. J. Taggart, W. J. Campbell,
Robert Harrison, John Jeffs
James Young
Tyler James Jackman
Rep. to Grand Lodge Hy. Williams
Physician Dr. S. G. Parker
Auditors Thomas Brookes, George Guest
Source: Minute Book of L.O.L.375
Note: The election and installation of officers was held at a meeting on December 20th, 1906 and was conducted by Worshipful Brother Benjamin Kirk, District Master of Toronto Centre District. The lodge met at the County Orange Hall.
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – Sept 25th, 2011
Northern District Officers 1952
Northern District L.O.L.
Officers – 1952
District Master Ed Davies
Dep. District Master K. McKee
District Chaplain S. Buchanan
District Secretary Jno. Raffan
District Fin. Secretary Don Walker
District Treasurer Charles Stokes
District Marshal A. Wood
Dist. Lecturer Keith Bowen
Dep. Dist. Lecturer Wm. Blankley
District Tyler D. Jamieson
Dist. Auditors Wor. Bros. W. Tate and W. Jenkinson
Source: Minute Book of Northern District L.O.L.
Notes: From the minutes of Northern District L.O.L.meeting held on Jan, 29/1952 in the Western District Orange Hall. Election of Officers by Wor. Bro. Matt S. Cooper (County Master), installation by R. W. Bro. Elias Grey (G.M. of Ont.West)
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – Sept. 29th/2011
First Meeting of Birchcliff Orange Lodge
First Meeting of Birchcliff Orange Lodge
Birchcliff Orange Lodge will be holding a 90th Anniversary Meeting on February 7th, 2012. The Lodge received its warrant to operate on January 26th, 1922 and said warrant was granted to Hugh Emmerson. The meeting on February the 7th will be ninety years to the date of the lodge’s first meeting, and the following is an account of that meeting as appeared in The Sentinel.
New Lodge at Birchcliff with Over 50 Members
L.O.L.2856 Organized – Fine Inaugural Meeting
Tuesday February 7th, 1922 is a day that will live long in the memories of all who were privileged to be present when the inaugural meeting of Birchcliff L.O.L.2856 was held at the splendidly equipped Men’s Club, Stop 19, Kingston Road.
The meeting was opened by Worshipful Brother W. Taylor, County Master of York East who was supported by L.A. Moffatt, Past County Master as Director of Ceremonies; Worshipful Brother W. B. Kennedy, Deputy County Master and Worshipful Brother H. E. Spratt. This quartet was perfect in ritual, utterance, ability, zeal and energy and created an atmosphere which soon infected the crowded building.
The initiation of candidates was conducted by Worshipful Brother H. E. Spratt of L.O.L.215. A presentation of furniture, gavels and a Bible was made by Worshipful Brother William Boyd, late of Dian L.O.L.2054.
The election of officers resulted in the following being the first to be elected at L.O.L.2856:
Worshipful Master Hugh Emmerson
Deputy Master Wm. Boyd
Chaplain Rev. W. J. Taylor
Secretary E. T. Mosher
Treasurer E. Parker
Director of Ceremonies J. G. Gordon
1st Lecturer W. Chowan
2nd Lecturer W. McLaughlin
Tyler W. A. C. Moore
Committee W. Walsh, W. Brown, A. Butler
E. Webster, T. Thrussell
Worshipful Master Emmerson in his maiden speech said he felt the responsibility he had that day undertaken, but with God’s assistance, seconded by the intelligent body of men who had gotten together (52 joined by certificate alone), he looked forward with confidence to the future.
The meeting closed in the “wee small hours”, and a hearty vote of thanks was given to the County Officers who had assisted on the memorable evening.
In addition to the members of Birchcliff L.O.L.2856, members were also present from Cedarvale L.O.L.215***, Beaches L.O.L.2274, Dian L.O.L.2054, Sproule L.O.L.2253 and Toronto Junction L.O.L.2575.
Submitted by John Wells – County Secretary – Feb 3rd, 2012
Source: The Sentinel, Feb 14th, 1922
Note: L.O.L.215 referred to in this article has been found to be known as various names such as; Leslieville, East Toronto, Little York, Cedarvale and Coronation. As Coronation Orange Lodge it amalgamated with Birchcliff Lodge in the early 1970’s. Some of the present members may recall Art Brown and Alvin Hagar as members of L.O.L.215.
