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| Minutes, Wednesday, 1st January 1913 |
York L.O.L. 145
Clifton St Orange Hall
Wednesday 1st January 1913
The usual monthly meeting of the lodge was held on above
date. Bro Edward Leathem W.M. presided and Bro Robert Levitt D.M. occupied the
vice chair.
The Lodge was opened in prescribed form a portion of Holy
Scripture being read by the Chaplain, and the minutes of previous meeting were
read and passed.
The invitation from L.O.L. 1232 to attend Divine Service in
the Cathedral, was after discussion, marked “read” on the pro of Bro Donnelly
sec by Bro J. L. P. McKeown.
Widows Fund Concert
Tickets for ‘Widows’ Fund Concert were received and handed
to Bro Taylor, for disposal, the WM requesting the hearty support of our
Members in aid of same.
Lodge Committee Report
on Candidates, McCormick Memorial, Re-instatement of Bro Wm Hart
The Lodge committees report on the candidates Messrs Brown,
Craig, Proctor and Harper being favourable were passed for Membership, also
that a sum of £3-3.0 be subscribed out of Lodge Funds to the “McCormick Memorial”
and the application of Bro Wm Hart for re-instatement, he explaining by letter
that owing to engagements on our night of meetings was unable attend, the
committee recommended his re-instatement for 10/”, the same being paid on his
behalf by Bro Harrison, Bro Davidson pro, and Bro Taylor sec, that the
committee report be adopted. Passed.
Brass Band “12th July
Notice of Motion given by Bro George Hawthorne to engage a
Brass Band for 12th July Anniversary only, having been seconded by
Bro Sayers, was passed unanimously, and the secretary was instructed to
advertise for same, and in the event of not being able to secure a Brass Band
the best available “Flute Band” was to be engaged.
Installation of Officers
The installation of Officers for 1913 was proceeded with,
that of Deputy Master being the only change, the WM then installed Bro Joseph
Davison as Deputy Master for the ensuing year, he being duly elected thereto at
the annual election of officers in September, Bro Davison thanked the Lodge for
the honour conferred upon him, and Bro Scott the retiring DM also returned his
thanks for the kindness shown to him during his term in office, and asked for
the same kindness and support to his successor.
Initiation
Wm Arthur Kerr, a candidate, being in attendance was duly
initiated as a Member of the Loyal Orange Institution. Bro Glas Kirkwood, and A
Thompson acting as Sponsors.
Municipal Election
Bro R Loughher mentioned that Bro Wm Lougher, and Bro W J Twaddell, the Alderman and Councillor respectively , for Court Ward, were
seeking re-election, and proposed that their candidature be heartily endorsed
and supported by the members of this lodge, this was seconded by Bro John
Forsyth supported by Bro Joseph Davison DM and passed unanimously.
A report of annual Re-union to be held in Ye Olde Castle on
Friday 7th Feb next, was given by the secretary and Bro Clotworthy
disposed of a large numbers of tickets to the members, the WM hoped that this
Re-Union would receive the personal support of all the members.
No further business being to transact, the Lodge was closed
in the usual manner.
God Save the King
Edward Leathem, WM
John Sayers, Secretary
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