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The Sentinel
Spring 2015 - Volume 141 - 1
AND ON THE
THIRD DAY,
THE STONE
WAS ROLLED
AWAY
Grand Master's Message
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The Sentinel
Spring 2015
Volume: 141 - 1
Editor in Chief: James Bell
Managing Editor: John Chalmers
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We shall.....
Take pride in our achievements
of the past
Accept the realities of the present
Embrace a positive vision of the
future
We publish with empathy for
the writer and in
compliance with our constitution.
Most Worshipful Grand Master and Sovereign
of Canada, Bro/ G.W. Budden
In a few days time, I will be travelling
to Brockville, Ontario to participate in a
dedication ceremony of a new lodge
building, as the old building no longer
meets the needs of its members and
has become a financial challenge. We
certainly hope that this new facility will
meet the needs of its membership and
will be a great benefit for the orange
association in the Brockville area.
It is however, somewhat sad, to see
that part of our history come to an end,
as I am sure that the old
lodge building holds many a memory
for many of the members of our
association.
We are however
enthusiastic that a new page is being
turned and we look forward to this new
home which will serve the brethren and
will help preserve orangeism with the
same zeal and determination that was
evident in the former surroundings.
As an observation, downsizing
seems to be the trend these days.
Whether it involves a lodge building, a
church, or even ones home, members,
congregations, or even families cannot
seem to keep up with rising costs and
costly repairs. Both lodges in St.
John’s where I am a member have
over the years sold their halls and
rent. It is never the same, you miss
that environment, but you have less
financial headaches. During the last
few years churches are now disposing
of their property and amalgamating
because of a declining membership
and the lack of financial support and
the cost of labour and repairs.
I know of a beautiful and historical
cathedral close of where I grew up
being offered for sale, and after the
congregation raised over one million
dollars to repair and renovate it, but
still even a million dollars couldn’t
make it a viable operation. So far the
only people who have come forward
regarding the sale of this beautiful old
cathedral is a brewery who because of
its size and location sees some benefit
in purchasing it, a very sad
commentary indeed.
The reality of the situation however, is
that with a declining membership, a
aging membership, whether it be
church, or lodge, the financial means,
and the ability to carry out the work is
a
tremendous
challenge
and
responsibility that often rests with a
select few.
We must take comfort however, in the
fact, that the lodge is the members, not
the building, and that the church is the
people of God, who carry out God’s
divine purpose here on earth.
To those members across Canada,
who own and operate lodge buildings,
we are in debt for your service. To the
brethren of Brockville who are moving
to a new facility, we wish you all the
best and congratulate you on this
endeavour.
We trust that your lodge building will
be such as to show the high standard
of orange presence in your community
and a reflection of a proud past and a
bright and meaningful future.
Sincerely & fraternally.
Gerald W. Budden
Grand Master & Sovereign
Chaplain’s Corner
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Christ Has Risen
Luke 24:7 “The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of men and be crucified and on the
third day rise again.”
In the weeks leading up to his death, Jesus told his disciples that he was going to be killed and rise
again on the third day. The first time he shared this prediction, Peter rebuked him (Mark 8:31-32). In
Mark 9:30-31 Jesus states again, to his disciples “ because he was teaching his disciples. He said to
them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three
days he will rise.” 32 But they did not understand what he meant and were afraid to ask him about it.
The disciples and those present at the time did not understand what that meant. However, when the
women took spices to the tomb on the third day to anoint the body, an angel repeated those words as
we see in Luke 24:7. It was in remembering those words that they began to understand what had
taken place. Jesus was no longer among the dead, he had risen from the dead and was alive.
We have the advantage of being able to look back
and see the whole thing and may even be
frustrated with the disciples with their initial lack of
understanding of what they had the privilege of
being witness too. We cannot allow the time and
space that separates us from this event diminish
our awe and gratitude about the significance of it.
Jesus, the Son of God, gave his life for us. He
conquered death on our behalf so we may have
eternal life.
While we did not have the opportunity of
witnessing the actual death and resurrection of
Christ, we can witness the saving power of his
sacrifice in our lives and in the lives of others as
they choose to follow him.
This year, brothers, as you contemplate Easter,
put yourself in the shoes of the disciples and ask,
“Would I have understood the magnitude of the
prediction Jesus was making when he foretold of
his death?” “How would my life be different if I had
been there to witness such a life changing
event?” “Knowing the significance of the sacrifice
Christ made for you, what are you willing to do to
show your gratitude?”
MW Bro. Allan Borden
Grand Chaplain of Canada
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Secretary-Treasurer / C.E.O’s 2014 Synopsis
The competition in our market niche is still challenging, and continued low interest rates have impacted
our available reserves and revenue stream. Much time has been spent developing new market niches
which are scheduled to come on line in 2015. As usual we received a clean audit report.
In the spirit of compliance and transparency, I am using the CEO’s synopsis to keep members
informed on the status of their insurance department. For clarification, be reminded that the license
to operate a federally regulated financial institution is held by Grand Lodge Canada and that the Grand
Master by virtue of his office has a seat on the Orange Insurance board. In order to stay abreast of
industry and regulatory standards, the Orange Insurance board did establish a Governance
Committee.
Orange Insurance picks up the travel and accommodation costs of the Grand Master and all of the
Grand Lodge executive except that of the Grand Secretary, who is not a member of the insurance
board.
The publishing and financing of the Sentinel was assumed by Orange Insurance over 10 years ago.
As Editor in Chief I take great pleasure in thanking our Grand Secretary, John Chalmers for his
outstanding work as Managing Editor of the Sentinel. A decision was made this year that on a go
forward basis the Sentinel will be distributed primarily by electronics or viewed on the GLC website.
Hard copies are available for those who do not have computers or prefer hard copy.
Orange Insurance continues to provide an office and administrative support for the Grand Secretary
as well as space for our museum. Please visit us at 94 Sheppard Ave. West from 9:00 – 4:00 Monday
– Thursday.
By Orange Insurance sharing its financial infrastructure, investment experience, personnel along with
the sale of halls, Grand Lodge assets have increased to nearly $1,000,000.
Direct financial support is given to all levels of the association upon request. The following are some
examples of fund recipients. Lodge sponsored charities and projects, computers and web sites, hall
dedications, bands and advertising for parades, funds for new banners, key boards for the LOBA,
financial help for members sick or in distress and many more which are often profiled in the Sentinel.
Again my thanks to our board members, management, staff and external professionals.
James Bell / Sec.-Treas. / CEO
Full financials can be viewed at www.orange.ca or contact us Orange Head Quarters for a hard copy.
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Independent Auditors' Report
To the members of The Grand Orange Lodge of British America Benefit Fund:
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of The Grand Orange Lodge of British America Benefit Fund, which comprise
the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2014, and the statements of net income, comprehensive income, changes in
equity and cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of
financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance
with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The
procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the
entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Grand Orange Lodge of
British America Benefit Fund as at December 31, 2014, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
C.W. PARTNERS LLP
Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants
Toronto, Ontario
February 24, 2015
Opinion of the Appointed Actuary
To the members ofThe Grand Orange Lodge of British America Benefit Fund:
I have valued the actuarial liabilities for policy liabilities, reinsurance assets and other contract liabilities of The Grand Orange Lodge of
British America Benefit Fund for its balance sheet as at December 31, 2014 and their change in the statement of income for the year
then ended.
In my opinion, the amount of policy liabilities makes appropriate provision for all policy obligations and the financial statements fairly
present the results of the valuation.
Louis Mercier
Fellow, Canadian Institute of Actuaries
February 24, 2015
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Grand lodge of british America Benefit Fund Statement of Financial Position
(in Canadian $) for Year Ended December 31, 2014
2013
2014
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Interest and dividends accrued
Premiums receivable
Investments (note 4)
Bonds and debentures
Common and preferred shares
Loans on policies
Current income tax
Property and equipment (note 6)
Accrued benifit asset (note 11)
Liabilities
Other liabilities (note 7)
Claims payable
Policy liabilities (note 8)
Deferred income taxes
Equity
General surplus
Accumulated other comprehensive income
$
548,850
193,663
1,692
$
604,885
193,196
12,547
22,030,171
2,870,625
243,964
28,285
78,599
1,158,323
___193,400
20,130,019
2,620,734
254,999
20,837
$ 27,347,572
$25,251,816
1,170,379
__243,500
23,296,542
648,835
196,376
19,993,311
____70,434
$20,908,956
3,541,044
509,986
4,025,842
___317,018
4,051,030
4,342,860
27,347,572
$25,251,816
$
720,433
247,802
22,328,307
$
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Grand lodge of british America Benefit Fund Statement of Operations
(in Canadian $) for Year Ended December 31, 2014
2014
Revenue
Gross life premiums
Gross annuity premiums
Less: reinsurance
2013
$ 1,779,341
9,220
(27,145)
$ 1,895,784
13,943
(25,298)
1,761,416
2,923,157
1,884,429
(570,137)
4,684,573
1,314,292
Certificate
Death claims
Matured endowments
Surrender benifits
Annuties
1,172,763
241,320
162,688
58,544
979,802
213,748
125,332
26,894
Increase (decrease) in policy liabilities
1,635,288
2,334,996
1,345,776
1,118,894
3,970,284
_226,932
469,540
258,325
229,969
161,989
78,794
54,387
47,929
21,896
16,706
1,339,535
5,309,819
482,050
274,284
273,181
187,956
96,135
51,421
37,631
23,286
18,960
1,444,904
1,671,836
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income taxes (recovery)
Current
Deferred
(625,246)
(357,544)
(72,215)
(126,845)
(199,060)
(35,031)
79,550)
(114,581)
Net income (loss) for the year
$426,186
$ (242,963)
Net premiums
Net investment income (loss) (schedule 1)
Expenses
General
Salaries and benefits
Financial and compliance
Commissions
Travelling and selling
Office and general
Building
Licences taxes and fees
Depreciation of property and equipment
Interest on benefits and deposits
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Grand lodge of british America Benefit Fund Statement of Comprehensive Income
(in Canadian $) for Year Ended December 31, 2014
Net income (loss) for the year
2014
$ (426,186
2013
$ (242,963
232,834
180,201
(39,866)
192,968
50,585
129,616
(58,612)
134,356
247,277
374,893
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale assets, net of
income taxes of $88,184 (2013 - $58,652)
Realized gain reclassified to net income, net of
income taxes of $15,969 (2013 - $21,778)
Actuarial gain (losses) for the defined benefit plan
recognized in general surplus, net of income taxes
of $92,623 (2012 - 14,590)
Total comprehensive income for the year
$
(291,830)
$
131,930
Grand lodge of british America Benefit Fund Statement of Changes in Equity
(in Canadian $) for Year Ended December 31, 2014
Accumulated other
comp. income
(items that may be
reclassified
subsequently to net
income
Balance at December 31, 2012
Net income
Other comprehensive income, excluding actuarial
losses for the defined benefit plan
Actuarial losses for the defined benefit plan
Balance at December 31, 2013
Net loss for the year
Other comprehensive income, excluding actuarial
losses for the defined benefit plan
Actuarial gains for the defined benefit plan
Balance at December 31, 2014
General Surplus
Total Equity
$ 4,023,528
$ 4,210,930
(242,963)
(242,963)
245,277
____________
$ 4,025,842
129,616
245,277
___________
$ 4,342,860
(426,186)
(426,186)
192,968
___________
(58,612)
192,968
(58,612
$ 509,986
$ 3,541,044
$ 4,051,030
$
187,402
129,616
____________
$ 317,018
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Grand lodge of british America Benefit Fund Statement of Operations
(in Canadian $) for Year Ended December 31, 2014
2014
Operating activities
Net loss for the year
Items not requiring an outlay of cash
Depreciation of property and equipment
Increase (decrease) in policy liabilities
Unrealized losses (gains) - FVTPL
Realized gain on sale of investments
Deferred income taxes and OCI tax adjustments
2013
(426,186)
$(242,963)
21,896
2,334,996
(1,882,325)
(79,488)
(165,002)
23,286
(1,118,844)
1,668,771
(98,273)
(125,853)
(196,109
106,124
253
10,855
(7,448)
71,598
51,426
(30,700)
18,659
(6,865)
10,767
(4,328)
8,351
7,400
95,984
19,184
Cash provided by operating activities
(100,125)
125,308
Investing activites
Purchase of investments
Proceeds on sale and redemption of investments
Adv. (repayments) of policy loans, net of repayments (advances)
Purchases of property and equipment
(529,035)
571,930
11,035
(9,840)
(2,532,400)
2,512,658
(15,408)
(666)
Cash provided by (applied in) investing activities
44,090
(35,816)
Increase (decrease) in cash during the year
56,035
89,492
604,885
515,393
$ 548,850
$ 604,885
Net change in non - cash working capital balances
Interest and dividends accrued
Premiums receivable
Current income tax
Other liabilities
Claims payable
Net cash impact on accrued benefit liability
Cash and csh equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
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2015 Provincial Meetings
IN MEMORIAM
Western Canada
Winnipeg MB
April 17 - 18
MW Sis. Elva Rodwell
LOBA 1136 Ont. West
Nov. 27th. 2014
Ont. West
Niagara Falls ON
April 23 - 24 - 25
Wor. Bro. Gordon Hunter Wilson.
LOL 936 Ont. West
Dec. 15th. 2014 age 98 yrs.
Member for 82 yrs.
Ont. East
Kingston, ON April 10 - 11
Quebec
Shawville May 1 - 2
New Brunswick
Moncton NB April 17 - 18
Newfoundland/Lab.
Foxtrap NL May 5 - 6
GOL Canada
St. Johns NL June 2016
PROVINCIAL SECRETARIES
Western Canada
Adrian Cotter
[email protected]
Ontario West
John Wells.
[email protected]
Ontario East
Calvin Yeo.
[email protected]
Quebec
Allison Corrigan.
[email protected]
New Brunswick
Daniel Grasse.
[email protected]
Newfoundland/Labrador
Clyde Crane.
[email protected]
L.O.B.A. Canada
Heather Brown.
[email protected]
Grand Orange Lodge of Canada
John D. Chalmers.
[email protected]
MW Bro. Gavin Jerrett.
PGM Nfld. PGMarshal GOL Canada
Dec. 24th. 2014
Sis. Elsie Gordon.
LOBA 1033 Quebec.
Dec. 9th. 2014 age 98 yrs.
Bro. Rev. Leonard Tarnowski.
LOL 2934 Ont. West.
Jan 12th. 2015
Bro. Donald Raymond Althouse.
LOL 326 Ont. East
Jan. 27th. 2015
Bro. Sir Kt. Fred Thompson.
WM LOL 526 Ont. West
Perceptor RBP 1091 Ont. West
Feb. 2015
RW Bro. Gordon Angus.
LOL 34 - RBP 696
PGM GOL Quebec
Feb. 22nd. 2015
MW Sis. Carol Porter.
Ruby LOBA 239 Nfld/Lab.
Past Gr. Secretary LOBA Canada
PGM LOBA Nfld/Lab
DGS LOBA Nfld/Lab
PSP C.C. Upper Island Cove. Nfld
Member of Boyne WLOL 1690 N.I.
Sister Porter passed away following a
lengthy illness Mar. 1st. 2015.
She is sadly missed by husband Ron
Spurrell and family.
WELL DONE
GOOD AND FAITHFULL SERVANT
Bro. Sir Kt. George Warren.
LOL 18 - RBP 1064 Nfld/Lab
April 1st. 2015
Bro. Sir Kt. Albert Taylor.
LOL 23 - RBP 867 Nfld/Lab
April 2015
Bro. Hugh Moore.
LOL 137 Ont. West
April 3rd. 2015
Rt. Hon.Lord Jim Molyneaux. KBE of
Killead N. I. MW Bro. Molyneaux,
a Past Imperial Grand Master,
(elected 1991) aged 94 died
peacefully March 9th. 2015, and will
be sadly missed by the Orange
Association Worldwi
SENTINEL INFORMATION
To all LOL - LOBA - LTB Lodges.
All Lodges will receive 1 copy of
the three issues in 2015 delivered
by mail to your recording
secretary, at no charge.
Starting in Jan. 2016 all Lodges
will pay a subscription rate of $15
per year for i copy of each 3 issues
and, to ensure ther is no disruption
in delivery, this must be received
before December 31st 2015.
Should your Lodge require more
than 1 copy let us know, and
adjust your subscription rate
accordingly
Members who receive the
Sentinel at their home address will
pay as before, a subscription of
$15 per year. Although we are
using a new database for
recipients , we will check previous
records and credit those readers
who have paid the subscription fee
for future years.
All recipients of home delivery
will receive a statement of their
standing in the near future.
Those wishing to initiate home
delivery must forward a request
along with payment for same to
Orange H/Q 94 Sheppard Ave. W.
Toronto ON M2N 1M5
Those who wish to have delivery
by email (no charge) contact me at
[email protected]
J. Chalmers
Managing Editor
Lodge News
L.O.B.A. LODGES IN MEGANTIC
COUNTY
(Written by Joy Nugent for the
MCDC, February 2005)
On the afternoon of September 15,
1933, Osgoode Valley Ladies
Orange Benevolent Association No.
995 was initiated at Kinnear’s Mills.
The Right Worthy Sister Elizabeth
Morgan, Provincial Grand Mistress,
acted as Installing Officer and was
assisted by the Degree Team of
Francis Valley No. 636 of
Sherbrooke. Twenty-one joined at this
time to become Charter members,
including three members of L.O. L.
No. 559.
Sister Clara McHarg was elected as
Worthy Mistress, meetings to be held
the second Monday of each month
with dues at 15 cents. Some of
Lodge Regalia was donated and the
rest was purchased. Bro. Thomas
McElreavy made and donated a
Chest and Flag Stands. The first
recorded event held to raise funds
was a concert in the I.O.O.F. No. 54
Hall. Admission charged was 30
cents with proceeds amount to
$24.85.
They served dinners at
L.O.L.County meetings and served
lunches at Lodge dances. The first
proceeds recorded amounted to
$42.35 with the music costing $6.00
Tags were made and sold at July
12th picnics and dinners were
served sometimes on this day. In
July 1937, Sister McHarg travelled to
Ireland for the 12th celebrations.
She brought back two pictures
which she donated to the lodges. That
year for dinner, 341bs of beef were
purchased at 12cents per lb. from
William Ross of Leeds Village.In
September 1938 two new lodges
were instituted, namely Orange Lily
No. 1041 (Sept, 12) held in the L.O.L.
Hall at Campbell’s Corner, Inverness
and Smith Memorial No. 1042 (Sept,
13) held in the Women’s Institute
Hall, Lemesurier. On August 29, 1939
No Surrender No. 1055 was initiated
in the L.O.L. Hall, Lower Ireland, by a
Degree Team chosen from the other
three neighboring Lodges. This lodge
was believed to have closed about
1944 or 1945. In 1940 Bro. Murray
Nugent made and donated an Altar to
L.O.L. 559 and L.O.B.A. 995 which is
still in use today. In 1942 Sister Clara
McHarg was elected to the office of
Provincial Grand Mistress of
Quebec.
During the War Years of 1939-1945,
Victory Bonds were purchased and
donations given to Orange War
Relief fund, Red Cross and Canteen
Fund. Members knitted items for the
soldiers and care packages were
sent overseas. Over the years
donations have been given to many
charities and worth needs both
locally and elsewhere.
In 1948 Smith Memorial No. 1042
moved to Lennoxville where it still
exists today. Some of our former
members transferred to this lodge.
The Orange and Protestant
Children’s Home officially opened in
Rosemere, Quebec in 1949. Over the
50 years which this Home existed,
many donations were given by
Megantic County Lodges, members
and friends. This was closed in 1998
and all was sold. The proceeds were
invested and renamed Orange and
Protestant Foundation with the interest
to be used for “Worthy Children’s
Needs.”
Provincial Grand Lodge Sessions
of the L.O.L. and L.O.B.A. have been
held the following years in Megantic
County.
1967 (Thetford Mines);
1976
(Kinnear’s Mills);
1981
(Inverness);
1986 (Kinnear’s
Mills); 1997 (Kinnear’s Mills; 2002
(Kinnear’s Mills);
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Our two remaining lodges have
carried on but are struggling. We
have
had
joint
Anniversary
celebrations with Service Pins
presented to members of 25, 35 ,50
and 60 years of membership. Now
since 1991 Orange Lily and Osgoode
Lily hold joint meetings in Kinnear’s
Mills.
Ontario East
Triangle Court
Low Rental Senior Citizen’s
Residence located at
FRANKFORD ONTARIO
Sponsored by all branches of the
Loyal Orange Association
in Eastern Ontario
Send Donations to:
Treasurer. Mr. Jack Chatten
135 March St. Frankford, ON
K0K 2C0
REMEMBER THE COURT
IN YOUR WILL!
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Harbour Bretton LOL260
Scholarship Presentation
Representatives of Harbour Bretton RBP - LOL - & LOBA present the $500 Scholarship
award from Harbour Bretton Lodges to recipient Ashleigh Skinner.
l-r WP of the RBP R.T. Tibbo - Ashleigh Skinner - WM LOL 260 R. Domonie.
WM LOBA Sister M. Pierce
Courtenay Bay LOL # 8 and
Lorneville LOL # 29, Saint John,
NB Hold Annual Christmas Party:
“ On December 8, 2014 a number of
Orange Lodge Members assembled for a
Christmas Party in Saint John, NB. with over
70 people attending from all over Saint John
County and Sunbury and YorkCounties.
There was live music, speeches from Lodge
Officials and dancing which all enjoyed.
During the course of the evening, Wor. Bro.
Lyman Spear was
presented his 60-year Service Award Pin
from the R. W. Grand Master of N. B. Clifford
Hargrove. A good time was had by all!”
Top photo from right to left, Bro. C. Hargrove
presents Lyman Spear with his 60-year Pin
bottom photo, we see the colorful
decorations and large number present.
“Two Dan’s
above l - r
Dan MacDonald & Dan MacDonald father
and son, both members of LOL 805 Ont. W.
RW Bro. Dan on thr right is the current GM of
the GBC Ont. W.
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REFLECTIONS
MW Bro. D. Griffin
PGM Canada
Anniversaries are an important part of
any Organization that has been in
existence as long as the Loyal Orange
Association. In 1979 a Committee was
formed to make arrangements for the
Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of
the Grand Orange Lodge of B.A.
(Canada) formed in 1830 and the
Grand Orange Lodge of B.A. Benefit
Fund (Orange Insurance) formed in
1881 as one gigantic Celebration to be
held in 1981. During the Annual
Sessions of the Grand Lodge held at the
Hotel Toronto in the City of Toronto
these plans came to fruition.
Commencing on Sunday June 14 1981
A Parade formed up at the Hotel led by
the 140 member Massed Legion Pipes
and Drums the parade proceeded east
on Queen Street towards Cooke’s
Presbyterian Church with a stop at War
Memorial in front of the old City Hall
were wreaths were laid in memory of
those who paid the Supreme Sacrifice in
two World Wars. The front row included
M.W. Brothers J.D. Phillips Grand
Master & Sovereign Rev. Martin Smyth
Imperial Grand President. Sir James
Molyneaux Grand Master of the Imperial
Grand Black Chapter Thomas Orr
Grand Master of Scotland Richard
Roberts Grand Master of England
Walter Williams Imperial Grand
Secretary and Leslie Saunders Past
Imperial President. At Cooke’s
Presbyterian Church the Service was
led by the Rev. H.M. MacRury and the
Guest Preacher was Rev. Doctor Finlay
Stewart. Several other Ordained
members of the Association were in
attendance
on
the
Dais.
On Wednesday Evening a Gala
Banquet was held with almost 700 in
attendance including a number of
people from other Fraternal Societies
The event was under the Chairmanship
of M. W. Bro. L.H. Saunders Senior
Past Grand Master. During the course
of the Dinner several events took place.
The Grand Master presented a cheque
in the amount of $37,000.00 to
“Whipper” Billy Watson representing
the Crippled Children, the National
Project for this occasion. Plaques were
presented to all Past Grand Masters by
M. W. Bro Gordon Keyes.
The Anniversary Cake was cut by the
Grand Master and the Grand Mistress
of the LOBA. The cake for those who
are interested cost almost $2,000.00.
Greetings were brought from the Prime
Minister. The Provincial Premier of
Ontario, together with other dignitaries
of
the
Orange
Association
The entertainment for the evening was
the Massed Legion Pipes and Drums
who filled the Massive Dance floor, the
Dofasco Male Choir from Hamilton who
rendered several selections. At the close
of the entertainment the Massed Legion
Pipes and Drums led the Grand March.
At the close of the Grand March the Bill
Burnett Musical Ensemble provided
music for the dance that followed. Some
photos are attached to this Reflections
but if you have an opportunity to visit
Orange Headquarters an album of this
event is available to view
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CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION –
EDWARDS L.O.L. #2297
On Sunday, August 24th, 2014, approximately
90 people gathered to celebrate the 100th
Anniversary of the Orange Hall in Edwards,
Ontario.
The Orange Hall, being 100 years old, was in
need of repair, and through the generosity of
fellow Lodges and personal donations the hall
received a new floor, the roof was fixed and
painted, the inside walls and ceiling were
painted as well as the outside of the building.
A traditional meal was held, hot roast beef on
a bun, corn on the cob, BBQ sausages on a
bun, a variety of salads and a special decorated
cake to honour the event.
After the meal cheques were presented to
Christina Enright, representing Winchester
District Memorial Hospital Dialysis Unit by Ryan
Campbell, Deputy Master of Edwards Orange
Lodge #2297 for $252.00 and by Scott
McCooeye, the Preceptor of the Royal Black
Preceptory #754 Edwards in the amount of
$200.00. The Dialysis Unit is a project that both
Organizations have supported for many years.
Following the cheque presentation, guests
were invited into the Hall to view an historical
documentary produced by Campbell, who with
great assistance from family, friends, and
members of the community, had researched
and collected documents, pictures, and
memorabilia that helped complete the project.
It was a typical warm summer day in August
but no one left the hall in case they missed
something.
The youngest person in
attendance was 10 months old and the oldest
two ladies were over 90.
We were very honoured to have had the
three leaders of our Orders with us: R.W.
Brother Mark Alexander, Provincial Grand
Master of The Provincial Grand Orange Lodge
of Ontario East;
R.W. Sister Ann Stevens, Provincial Grand
Mistress of The Ladies’ Orange Benevolent
Association of Ontario East; and R.W. Sir
Knight Ron Shannon, Provincial Grand Master
of the Grand Black Chapter of Eastern Ontario.
Also in attendance was Kim Sheldrick, a
Candidate running for Osgoode Ward in the
City of Ottawa election in October.
On completion of the programme, Ryan
Campbell thanked everyone for coming. The
celebration was closed with a prayer lead by
Campbell’s brother Braden, who, inspired by
Mathew 7:24-27, reminded all present that the
Edwards Orange Hall was “built upon a rock”.
Toronto County Open Installation
Above Wor. Bro.Gerry Morgan the newly
installed master of Toronto County
Purple Hill LOL 399
Celebrates
Sir John A. MacDonald
On Dec. 8th. 2014 LOL 399 held a
dinner to celebrate the upcoming
200th. birthday of
Sir John A. MacDonald
(above top)
Rt W. Bro Russell Staye gave an
address to members and guests on
the history of Sir John A. MacDonald
following dinner.
(above bottom)
Bro. John Goulding was presented
with a portrait to display in the hall.
Russell was presented with an
authentic Sir John A figure.
GOL Canada PTSD Donation
Installed officers of Toronto County,
Bro. G. Morgan C.M. 3rd. from left
The installation team l - r
D. Griffin - J Wells - M. Thomas
MW Bro. Jim Bell presents a donation of
$500 to the fund selected by the County
master, which supports our returning troops
suffering from PTSD. Bro Bell was
representing MW Bro.G. Budden
Grrand Master of Canada at the Toronto
County Installation Meeting
Brockville LOL #1 Dedicates their
Renovated Orange Hall
in Rocksprings Ont. East
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A Jewel With History
It was presented to Bro. Thomas Mairs on his
elevation to Past Master of Enniskillen Lodge
LOL 1615 in 1937. He was 36 years old.
When he passed away in 1987, When his
great grandson, Bro. Norman Allen Nelson III,
joined the Junior Orange Lodge in 1988, it was
decided that he would receive the jewel on his
elevation to Past Master of Enniskillen Lodge .
RW Bro. Norman Allen Nelson III, great
grandson of the late MW Bro. Thomas Mairs,
has been elevated to Past Master of
Enniskillen Lodge LOL 1615. In the attached
photo, his father, MW Bro. Norman Allen
Nelson II presents him with the jewel at
Enniskillen LOL 1615’s regular meeting on
February 6, 2015. RW Bro. Norman Nelson III
is currently the JDGM of GOL WC His father is
currently the GM GOL WC and Lect. GOLC.
Also present at that meeting were visitors from
Pioneer Lodge, including their Past Master,
Wor. Bro. Scott Ferguson, son of the late MW
Bro. George Ferguson; RW Bro. Richard
Hollick-Kenyon and RW Bro. Dave Douglas,
all of whom knew the late MW Bro. Thomas
Mairs well during his time in Primary - RW MW Lodges and the World Triennial Council.
LOL # 1 Brockville dedicated their newly
renovated Orange Hall in Rocksprings just
outside Brockville Ont. Under the leadership
of MW Bro. G. Budden, who also had his
national executive present, the dedication
was carried out in an impressive manner.
Also present were RW Bro. M. Alexander
Grand Master PGOL Ont East.
RW Sir Kt. R. Shannon Grand Master GBC
Ont. East.
A banquet took place following the dedication,
which was enjoyed by the large turnout of
Members, friends & family
RW Bro. R. Weller, GM of the LTBA in Ont. W
admires the banner of the Lodge into which
he was initiated.
At their meeting in the LTB Orange Home, all
officers were re-elected for 2015.
Time for some Country Guitar
Playing & Singing at
Orange Insurance
When that time of year comes around and
the dreaded audit is upon you most
people’s dispositions tend to change for the
worst.
You expect to be bothered and harassed
during the stay of your auditors and you
can’t wait for them to leave.
At Orange Insurance it is quite different. We
have an amazing audit team that we enjoy
seeing twice a year. We all respect and
enjoy each other’s company.
In fact we found out one of our auditors is
on the Board of Directors for The Country
Music Association of Ontario. The girls in
the office decided that we should show him
our support and dressed up in true country
style.As you can see from the picture Sam
really seemed to enjoy it!
Christmas in Cupids
Last night the orange hall in Cupids, NL was
jam packed with people who came to attend
our annual one-night Christmas Raffle.
The raffle wheel went through 73 spins and
proceeds were $1600.00 !
Proceeds go to our many charities eg. On
Tibbs Eve our members will go door to door
with Santa and deliver Christmas fruit baskets
to all the shut-in seniors . At each house we
deliver the basket then stay a few minutes to
sing a couple of Christmas carols. It brings
quite a cheer to the shut-ins and is rewarding
to the brethren as well.
THE WAR YEARS - 1915
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