May 1913 Minutes PDF
York L.O.L. 145
Clifton St Orange Hall
Belfast 7th May 1913
The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on above
date. Bro Edward Leathem W.M. presided and Bro Joseph Davison, D.M. occupied
the Vice Chair.
The Lodge was opened in prescribed form and a portion of
scripture read, the minutes of previous meeting were read and passed.
Report Lodge Committee Candidates
The report of Lodge committee was read by the secretary,
a favourable report being recd on the candidates Rev J H Spratt and Mr John
Wilson, also on Bro W B Hunter who was held over from previous meeting, it was
passed on the committee’s recommendation that these names be sent forward to
District for membership.
Expulsion Bro R Haskin
The committee had under their consideration a complaint
against Bro Robert Haskin, 75 Carmel St that he had identified himself with the
Gailic League and kindred societies, and was summoned to attend Lodge to show
cause why expulsion or suspension should not be passed on him as he had
informed Bro Turkington that he would not appear, neither would he sever his
connection with these societies, the committee unanimously recommend he be
expelled our institution. Bro R Tougher pro and Bro Storey secd “That he be expelled”.
Passed.
Report Regalia Stewards
The Regalia stewards reported having examined the Lodge
sashes and found only 49 in stock, the balance could only be partly accounted
for, as owing to the members exchanging sashes, it was impossible to keep a
count and they also had selected a number which were soiled to be cleaned and
re-done up; there were also a number in the possession of members who were
suspended, others had emigrated and about 130 out of 150 were traceable. Bro R
H Taylor pro and Bro Forsythe secd that report be received and that secretary
order 3 doz sashes at once. Passed.
No 3 District Benevolent Fund
Bro R Tougher reported that No 3 District L.O.L. had
revived their Benevolent Fund, and requested that each Lodge should subscribe
1/= per month to same, the committee unanimously recommended that this should
be done. Bro McKinney pro as an amendment that we subscribe 2/= per month this
being secd by Bro Farr, was passed (by 25 votes to 23).
Committee 12th July Dinner
The committee recommendation that the arrangement for
dinner on 12th July be left in the hands of Bro Scott, R Lougher,
Dorman and Sayers was Passed unanimously.
Letters of Sympathy
Bro Joseph Davison pro and Bro R Scott seconded that
letters of sympathy and condolence be sent to Bro Rev Dr Walker, on the death
of his sister, also to Bro George, Edmund and Vic Hawthorne on the death of
their father. Passed.
Initiations
The following candidates being in attendance were duly initiated
as members of the Loyal Orange Institution, Bro John Forsythe and Charles
Kirkwood acted as sponsors. James Gow, Wm Adams, John Corker, Robert Crawford,
Joseph E Harris, Victor Curry, Wm J R McCord, Herbert Stewart as the following
on Certificate Bro Wm O’Hara, Wm J Gowdy, Thos Agnew and David D Madden.
East Antrim R.C.
A letter from the acting secretary of the East Antrim
Rifle Club was read, notifying the opening of the season and requesting a large
attendance of our members.
The W.M. having to retire the Chair was re-occupied by
Bro Davison D.M.
Bro Joseph Grahams Letter
A letter was read from Bro Joseph Graham, who was now in
Toronto, wishing good Luck to the Lodge, and all his old friends and informed
them he was doing well.
U. V. Force Forms
The W.M. Bro Davison requested that any members holding
U. V. Force Forms would return them at once, as 8 were still short and also
made an earnest appeal to the members for subscriptions to the “Carson Defence
Fund”.
Bro Adderly and Turly
The summons sent to Bro Adderly and Turly re their
suspension, was held over for another month.
Report Annual Reunion
The report of Annual Social committee was again held
over, owing to non-payment of tickets.
The W.M. Bro Leathem having returned, now reoccupied the
Chair.
Notice of Motion Bro R H Taylor
Bro R H Taylor handed in Notice of Motion, - “That all
members joining this Lodge on affiliation from any Lodge, uner the jurisdiction
of Co Gd Lodge of Belfast, pay a Transfer fee of 5/=”.
Propositions
The following Candidates and New Members were proposed
and to remain on our books for the usual time, and committees report.
Alexander Tipping (Collar Cutter) 121 Crimca St and c/o
Porers, Ahnes St.
Pro by Bro John Sayers, secd by Bro Leathem
Bro Alexander McKee, (Hacklemaker) 121 Westmoreland St. o.c.
L.O.L. 940 Gilford Co. Down
Pro by Bro Joshua Tougher, secd by Bro J. L. Robinson
Ernest Chambers (Clerk) 123 Antrim Rd and c/o Clyde
Shipping Co
Pro by Bro W H McIlroy, secd by Bro Thos H Farr
Bro Arthur Thompson (Printer) 17 Castlereagh Place, o.c.
L.O.L. 1934 No. 6 District.
Pro by Bro John Allen, secd by Bro Wm Russell
Wm Murray (Joiner) 48 Glenallen Street
Pro by Bro Wm R Russell, secd by John Allen
John H Kyle (Upholsterer) 127 Bray St. amd c/o M Mayers
Pro by Bro John L Brown, secd by Bro Wallace Linton
Wm Atkinson (Upholsterer) 6 Florida St, and c/o J Arnott
& Co.
Pro by Bro Robert Michell, secd by Bro John Sayers
Bro Joseph S Gilbert (Druggist) 112 Grosvenor St, and c/o
132/134 Grosvenor St
Pro by Bro James McGarrell, secd Bro John Martin
Alfred Milligan (Wacherman) 8 Cooke St, and c/o Thos
Somerset
Pro by Bro Jospeh Davison, secd by Bro John Forsythe
Albert McCullough, (Dairyman) up Ballysillan
Pro by Bro Robert Scott. Secd by Bro R Lougher
No further business begin to transact the Lodge was
closed in due form
God Save the King
Edward Leathem W.M.
John Sayers Secretary
