June 1913 Minutes (PDF)
York L.O.L. 145
Clifton Street Orange Hall
Belfast, 4th June 1913
The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on the
above date, Bro Edward Leathem W.M. occupied the chair, and Bro Davison D.M.
the vice-chair.
The Lodge was opened in prescribed form, and Bro Rev Dr Walker
read a portion of scripture.
The minutes of previous were read and passed.
Lodge Committee Report
A report of the lodge committee meeting held on 2nd
inst was read by secretary, and they recommended for membership Messrs Albert Tipping,
Ernest J. Chambers, William Murray, John H Kyle, Wm Atkinson, Alfred Milligan
and Alex McCullough, also Bro Alex McKee, Bro Arthur Thompson and Bro Joseph
Gilbert subject to receipt of certificates.
Bro Taylor pro, and Bro Harrison secd committee recommendations
be adopted. Passed.
Dinner on 12th July
The report of such committee to arrange dinner on 12th
July was given by secretary, who informed the lodge that they had engaged
Dundela Mission Hall, there being no place available at Craigavon, also that
Bro Robert Scott would cater as on previous occasions. Bro Davison pro and Bro
Taylor secd that the best thanks of the Lodge be given the committee for their
labours. Passed.
Bro Forsysthe and Walshe reported having attended a meeting
of the East Antrim Rifle Club, and were appointed on the committee, it was
resolved that the support of the Lodge be given to this Club.
Bro Annesleys Cert
The committee recommended that the application from
Belgravia L.O.L. 1079 for Bro Hugh Annesley certificate be granted for 6/”
(Dues 3/6 and Cert 2/6) passed.
Appeal Derriaghy L.O.L. 135
And that the appeal from Derriaghy L.O.L. 135 for assistance
in erecting an Orange Hall, be acceded to. Bro Davison pro, and Bro R Lougher
secd that Lodge subscribe 10/”. Passed.
Anniversary Services
It was resolved on the motion of Bro Lougher secd by Bro
Sayers that we attend Devine Service under the auspices of No 3 District L.O.L.
on Sunday the 6th July and that as many members as can attend the
anniversary service on Sunday 29th June at 11-30 am in ST Mary
Parish Church under the auspices of L.O.L. 1033, will do so.
New Collarettes R.A.P.C.
The recommendation of committee that the Lodge purchase 50
collarettes for R.A.P. Chapter 145, as per sample from Bro Wm Birdgett, @ 2/4
each was passed on the proposition of Bro Sayers secd by Bro John R Gasey. Said
colarettes to be 1 3/8 yards and “York R.A.P.C. 145” be embroidered in silk on
them.
This finished Lodge committees report and recommendations.
Initiations
The following candidates being present were initiated as
members of this Loyal Orange Institution, the Rev John H Spratt and W John B
Wilson.
Admissions
Bro Arthur Yorall, Bro John Yorall and Bro Robert Chambers
on Transfer Certificates were enrolled as members of the Lodge.
R.A.P.C. Degree Meeting
The WM requested that all the brethren not having received
the Arch Purple Degree would attend the meeting of the Arch Purple Chapter on
Thursday Evening first.
Bro Molyneaux’s Certificate
An application was recd from L.O.L. 740 for the Certificate
of Bro Wm Molyneaux, Bro Dr Walker pro, and Bro C Kirkwood secd that this be
left over for report of Lodge Committee. Passed.
Sir Edward Carson Defence Fund
It was announced that the subscriptions to the Sir Edward
Carson Defence Fund, should be paid at once as the Collectors Bro Linton and
Hodgen were anxious to hand in the subscriptions at an early date.
Letter of Thanks
Letters were received from Bro Rev Dr Walker, and Bro George
Hawthorne, thanking the Lodge for their letters of sympathy and condolence in their
recent bereavement.
Re-Admission Bro Isiah Clements
Bro Thos Johnston pro and Bro Walshe secd that Bro Isiah
Clements be re-instated fro 6/” after some discussion, the matter was referred
to Lodge committee for Report.
Notice of Motion
The notice of motion standing in Bro Taylors name was taken
up, Bro Taylor in proposing his motion asked leave to amend same by altering
the word ‘affiliation’ to ‘transfer’ which was granted. The motion being
seconded by Bro Joshua Tougher was discussed at considerable length and finally
was withdrawn by Bro Taylor.
Propositions
The following new members were proposed on transfer.
Bro James Kelly (Dairyman) Old Park Road, O.C. L.O.L. 148
Ballinderry
Pro by Bro John R Gracy, secd by Bro Chas Kirkwood
Bro Hamilton Robert Whitten (Clerk) 91 Bloomfield Ave, O.C.
L.O.L. 395, Kinlough Co. Leitrim
Pro by Bro Wm Russell, secd by Bro John Allen
Douglass Excursion
The Excursion committee reported that they had charter the Empress Queen for the Annual Excursion to Douglas on Monday the 14th
July, and that owing to a considerable increase in charter money the price of
the tickets would have to be raised to 4/6. The W.M. expressed the opion that
he was sure the Lodge was satisfied with the committees actions.
This concluded the business of the Lodge which was closed in
due form.
God Save the King
Edward Lethem W.M.
John Sayers Secretary
