323rd Celebration of The Battle of the Boyne 12th July 2013

323rd Celebration ofThe Battle of the Boyne12th July 2013

Castlecaulfield District LOL No.4 Worshipful District MastersW Bro Wm. Black LOL 266 1903 - 1907W Bro C E Bristow, LOL 30 1907 - 1947W Bro M D Brown, LOL 364 1947 - 1966W Bro J A Frizelle JP, LOL 324 1966 - 1976W Bro M O Patterson, LOL 30 1976 - 1989W Bro S Morrow, LOL 748 1989 - 1999W Bro A Williamson, LOL 748 1999 - 2006W Bro K J Ferguson, LOL 45 2006 - PresentDistrict Officers 2013Standing from leftBro. Jim Kirk (Lay Chaplain), Bro. David Gilchrist (Lecturer), W. Bro. Ian Cuddy (Treasurer),Bro. Thomas Tener Lecturer), & W. Bro. Stanley Morrow (Deputy Lay Chaplain)Seated from leftBro. Cyril Wilson (Secretary), W. Bro. Keith Ferguson (Worshipful District Master),W. Bro. Cecil McFarland (Deputy District Master) & Bro. Rev. Mark Wilson (Chaplain)Message from the District MasterIt is my honour and privilegeon behalf of CastlecaulfieldDistrict LOLNo.4 to welcome theRight Worshipful CountyGrand Master Bro. JamesEmery, Brethren, Sisters,Bands, their families andfriends to the historic villageof Castlecaulfieldto celebrate the 323rdAnniversary of the Battleof the Boyne.May I take this opportunity to thankthe brethren for their help and supportthroughout this busy year.Our 2013 Celebrations began in Februarywhen a mission, led by Mr George Conn,brought a time of wonderful SpiritualBlessing.The annual table quiz and bowls tournamentwere also a success and enjoyed byall who took part.Following on from the mission, Georgereturned in April, when he spoke on theLife, Faith and Works of Cyrus McCormick,synonymous with the mechanicalreaper.June sees our programme gather pacewith the Annual Arch Parade and BBQquickly followed by our three AnniversaryServices in the local churches. Early Julywill allow our more energetic brethren totake part in the 5-a-side Football Competitionto be held on the new 3G SyntheticPitch in the village.As a District we were pleased to financiallysupport the work of The Faith Mission,Co Tyrone Frontier Relief Societyand The Grand Master’s Appeal, whichthis year is the Christian Institute. May Ithank most sincerely all those who haveassisted with and supported our eventsthus far.Our private lodges have been very proactiveover the past number of years.Halls have been improved, bannerettesand banners unfurled and lodge regaliadedicated. The village has benefitedfrom the building of two new houses,the development of a 3G Synthetic Pitchand the establishing of Castle Media, aSocial Enterprise Initiative. I commendall those involved with these projects andcongratulate them for their vision andenterprise.The Orange Institution lost 337 membersduring the “Troubles” in Northern Ireland.We in County Tyrone lost 85 membersleaving behind 44 widows and 24 orphans.As a District Lodge we know firsthandthe sorrow and suffering caused bysuch deaths as we sadly lost 2 of our ownbrethren. I commend the work of theCounty Tyrone Frontier Relief Society asthey continue to support the remainingwidows and orphans of this County.Our Glorious Institution was formed in1795 following the Battle of the Diamondand continues to flourish with membershipthroughout the world. Today, in 2013as in 1795, we must continue to standfirm in our Protestantism as we defendagainst the erosion of our culture andtraditions. As Orangemen we trust in Godand put our Faith and Hope in Jesus Christas Lord and Saviour whilst proclaimingCivil and Religious Liberty for all.Finally, it is my prayer that we will allhave a glorious day on the Twelfth as wegather to celebrate our Culture. May Godrichly bless each and every one as welook forward, in His will, to that day.Keith Ferguson WDM,Castlecaulfield District LOL No.4

Message from County Grand Master Cullenfadd Star of Freedom LOL 30Castlecaulfield District L.O.L. No. 4 has TIES OF ENGLAND.”a long and proud history and througout To day this is still our proud heritage andthose years the Orange brethren and culture, our resolve is to remain British, totheir families have maintained a steady defend the faith of our forefathers and towitness to the Protestant Reformed live peaceably with all our neighbours inFaith. As we celebrate the 323rd Battle this part of the realm.of the Boyne in the village this year we As you “lift up your banners” may you allcan recall those heroic deeds of the Rev. have a peaceful and pleasant day on theGeorge Walker, the local Rector who in “Glorious Twelfth.”1689 was Governor of Londonderry duringthe siege but was later killed at theBoyne in 1690.However, these events were not the beginningof the story, for that we mustlook to the year 1688 when on the 5thNovember, William Prince of Orangelanded at the fishing town of Brixam inDevon in Southern England. In answer toan invitation to come to England, Williamhad sailed from Holland with 670 vesselsand flying on the masthead of his shipwere the words “I WILL MAINTAIN THE James A. EmeryPROTESTANT RELIGION AND THE LIBER- [County Grand Master Tyrone]AcknowledgementsCastlecaulfield District would like to extendtheir sincere thanks to all those whoprovided information and pictures forthis booklet.The District also thanks the advertisersfor their continued support.Thanks are also extended to Castle MediaNI for the design and printing of thisdocument.Castle Media NI is a not for profit enterpriselocated in Castlecaulfield mainstreet. They offer such services asweb-design, print and graphic design,printing and social media management.They also teach classes in basic computingskills and provide reprographics servicesincluding the digitisation of imagesand photographs.Cullenfadd LOL 30 was one of the firstOrange Lodges to be formed shortlyafter the Battle of the Diamond in 1795.The earliest known place that the Lodgehad its meetings was the home of theForbes family at Drumnafern sometimearound the 1870’s.Bro. R.A. Forbes was Deputy Master ofLOL 30 and District Secretary of CastlecaulfieldDistrict No. 4 in 1879.The Lodge started to meet in a two roomhouse at Cullenfadd in 1879 and has metthere ever since. It was semi-detachedand both houses shared the same streetand entrance to the road. One of theowners Bro. Richard Welton becameW.M. of the Lodge for a number of years.At a meeting on 14th February 1910 itwas proposed by the W.M Bro. C.E. Bristowand seconded by Bro. RichardWelton that the hall be re-thatched andthat each member pay the sum of 5/- onlodge night in March.On the 4th June 1951 the Lodge got a licenceto further extend and repair thehall.The re-opening of Cullenfadd OrangeHall took place on the 16th January 1952.The opening ceremony was performedby Bro. Sir Norman Stronge D.L JP ofTynan Abbey and MP for Mid Armagh.A new banner was unfurled at CullenfaddOrange Hall on Tuesday 8th July1958. It was unfurled by the then CountyGrand Master Major C.A.M AlexanderDL. The officers at the time of Cullenfaddwere WM Bro. Mervyn Patterson, DMBro. Ernest Bristow, Secretary Bro. JamesLyttle, Assistant Secretary Bro. Noel Burrows,Treasurer Bro. David McVeigh andChaplain Bro. William McVeigh.In the years ahead from that date thebanner started to show wear and tear,with membership decreasing it was decidedto purchase a new Bannerette.The unfurling and dedication of a newBannerette took place on Monday 17thMay 2010 at R.B.P Hall Castlecaulfield. Itwas unfurled by one of the Lodges SeniorMembers Bro. William Irwin Chaplainof LOL 30 at the time.The officers of the Lodge at Present areas follows: Wm Bro. Andrew Scarlett, DmBro. Ivan Bristow, Secretary Bro. JohnRoberts, Treasurer Bro. Alistair Pattersonand Chaplain Bro. Geoffrey Allen.Cullenfadd LOL 30 Bannerette

Aughintober Star of The North LOL 38The exact beginnings of the lodge in manry Units were formed across theAughintober are, like many others, country. One such unit was the Fort Edwardshrouded in the mists of time and due toso few records surviving we may neverknow all the details.There were many Orange associationsand clubs formed during the 18th centuryto commemorate the Glorious Revolutionand the victory of William III overJames II. These were on a local level andnot nationally organized. One such organizationin South Tyrone was the OrangeBoys Society formed, in 1792, byJames Wilson of The Dyan.Following the Battle of the Diamond on21 September 1795 it was decided thata more organized approach was neededfor the defence of Protestants andProtestantism and lodges were formed.Each lodge was to have a warrant and anumber, so when the men from Aughintobergot to Loughgall they receivedNo 38. Legend has it that when on theirway there they met the Cullenfad menreturning with No 30. So in only a fewdays hundreds of these lodges wereformed in Ulster and further afield.In 1796, because of rising tensions andthe threat of a French invasion, Yeo-Yeoman Cavalry which was basedin the Townland of Killymaddy. It wascommanded by an experienced soldier,Waterhouse Crymble Lindsay, one of theLindsay’s of Cahoo, cousins of the Lindsay’sof Loughry. In 1798 they formed alodge No 677 and W.C. Lindsay was theWM. The early Roll/Minute Book for thelodge was offered for sale on E-Bay afew years ago and is now in the possessionof the GOLI.Several of the visitors attheir meetings were from members ofLOL 38, who were also members of theYeomanry there.In the early days the lodge met in thehome or a barn of one of the Johnstonfamilies that lived in Aughintober. In 1862they gained possession of the old AughintoberSchool, which had been replacedby a new one built by Lady CarolineBurges at Parkanaur.This building served the lodge well, aswell being a base for the Ulster SpecialConstabulary from 1920 and for the UlsterHome Guard during WW 2, until1965 when plans for an extension wereformed. In fact work had started to clearaway and level the groundto the rear of the hall whenBro Tom Doran arrived homefrom the US for one of his annualtrips. He took a look atwhat was planned and beforelong he had persuaded themembers to move to a newsite kindly granted by Bro BobCuddy. He encouraged themembers to donate to thenew hall by matching theirdonations and by the time thehall was opened on the 2ndAughintober Star of The North LOL 38of June 1967 the cost was well reduced. learning the scriptures and taking part inFrom 1967 through to the early 80’s many sporting events.dances and other functions were regularlyheld and through these the kitchen in the autumn of 1967 and have fieldedAughintober Bowling Club commencedextension was able to be built in 1970. many a successful team over the yearsBro Tom Doran was born in Drisdernan, and are still going strong.less than a mile from the hall, and emigratedto the USA in 1927. After a variety eration Community Association wasIn the late 1990’s Aughintober Regen-of jobs he started the Cheerful Greetings formed, and the members have workedCard Co. and was a very successful businessman.He regularly returned home successful project is the new 3G pitch inhard to regenerate the area. Their latestand his big white Cadillac was a commonsight on our small narrow roads. addition to sport in the area. AnotherCastlecaulfield which has been a greatIn 1955 he purchased Parkanaur House venture, just a few months old is Castleand grounds and along with the Rev Media, based above the Credit Union,Gerry Eakins set up the Thomas Doran providing assistance with web sites, design,printing and computer training.Training Centre for handicapped childrenBro Tom died suddenly in 1970 in White Over the years many of the membersPlains, New York and shortly afterwards have assisted Castlecaulfield Districta memorial plaque was erected in the LOL No 4 in their ventures and somehall along with his photograph.have attained office at District level. BroIn the early days the lodge was led by Thomas J Cuddy J.P. and Bro George Cuddyboth served as Deputy District Master,fife and drum, but the lambegs werereplaced in 1922 with the formation of a Bro Raymond Cuddy and Bro Ian CuddyFlute Band, who led the lodge until 1948. have both been District Treasurer, BroThe lodge then decided to form a pipe Robin Ferry – District Lecturer, Bro Revband, so the necessary instruments and David Ferry – District Chaplain, Bro Johnuniform were purchased and the band Watt - District Lay Chaplain and Bro Revmade its debut on the 12th July 1949, underPipe Major George Cuddy.Mark Wilson – District Chaplain.Since then the band has gone fromstrength to strength winning many titlesincluding the World Championship in2001 and 2006.Bro George Cuddy died suddenly in 1988and again the members of the lodgehonoured his memory by erecting a memorialplaque and photograph in thehall.On the 6th November 1964 a JuniorLodge was formed under the able leadershipof Bro John Watt. Since then manyboys have passed through its ranks,

Officers and Members of LOL 45 atthe Ulster Covenant Centenary Paradeat Stormont in September 2012 withtheir banner depicting the late LordCarson.United We Stand LOL 45 CastlecaulfieldLOL 45 was formed on 7th May 1980, the then County Grand Master of Tyronemaking it one of the youngest lodgesin Northern Ireland. It was born out was unfurled by Mrs. M.O Patterson wifeR.W.Bro. Jack Ashenhurst and the Bannerof three local Lodges in the Village of of the late W.Bro. M.O Patterson P.D.M.Castlecaulfield, who amalgamated to The praise was led by Greystone Silverform one. These were “Clonaneese True Band.Blues” LOL 69, belonging to Pomeroy The Late Lord Carson was depicted onDistrict LOL No 5, “No Surrender” LOL the front with the Bible and Crown on a266 and “Walkers Total Abstinence” LOL cushion with the cross sceptres on the324 both belonging to Castlecaulfield back. The Lodge again unfurled its currentBanner on 18th June 2004 when theDistrict LOL No 4.The first Officers elected were: WM, then Grand Master of the G.O.L.I MostBro. S. Henderson, DM, Bro. W.R. Lucas, Worshipful Bro. Robert Saulters was inChaplain, Bro. Rev. Canon W.G.H. Williams,Secretary, Bro. D. Houston, Treasfurledby Mrs. M. Henderson wife of theattendance and the Banner was unurer,Bro. R.D. Marshall and Lecturer, Bro. first W.M. Bro. S. Henderson. The praiseJ. Campbell.was led by Dungannon Silver Band. TheThe Lodge has no Hall of its own as the Banner features the late Lord Carson onold Orange Hall “The Rev. George WalkerMemorial Hall” which was situated the Biblical scence “Our Faith looks up tothe front as did the previous banner andon the Main Street in the Village was thee” on the back.vested by the DOE and demolished in The Lodge is accompanied each 12th1981. Therefore the Lodge has been tenantsof Golden Star Temperance R.B.P Band, formerly known as “No SurrenderJuly by the W.J Armstrong Memorial Pipe979 Castlecaulfield from its formation, Pipe Band”, which was connected withapart from the years of 1996-2001 when LOL 266 and has been in existence forthe R.B.P Hall, formerly the old Village over 60 years. A number of members ofSchool was destroyed in an arson attack.The local Presbyterian Church on The lodge has a number of brethren whothe Band are also members of LOL 45.the Main Street kindly offered us the currently hold Office in the District; W.use of their Church Hall namely The Bro. Keith Ferguson, District Master alsoRev. Joseph Acheson Memorial Hall for served as Secretary, Bro. Jim Kirk, Layholding meetings. This was very much Chaplin succeeded his late father Eddieappreciated by the Lodge. A point of in this position and Bros David Gilchristnote is that R.B.P 979 had been tenantsin the old Orange Hall from 1918 to Currently the Lodge has a membershipand Thomas Tener are both Lecturers.1955 until they opened the R.B.P Hall. of 53 and plays an active role in all Districtactivities and in supporting neigh-The lodge owns a number of propertiesin the village and have just completed bouring Lodges. Lodge Officers electedthe building of another two houses on for 2013 are W.M. W.Bro. Noel Burrows,the Old Caulfield Road.D.M. Bro. Thomas Tener, Chaplain Bro.The Lodge unfurled its first Banner on Jim Kirk, Sec. Bro. David Gilchrist and Tres4th July 1981, the Guest Speaker was W.Bro. Keith Ferguson.

HymnOrder of ServiceO God of Bethel, by Whose handThy people still are fed,Who through this weary pilgrimageHast all our fathers led.Through each perplexing path of lifeOur wandering footsteps guide;Give us each day our daily bread,And raiment fit provide.WelcomeW. Bro. Keith Ferguson(Worshipful District Master)Opening PrayerBro. Rev. Mark Wilson(District Chaplain)Our vows, our prayers, we now presentBefore Thy throne of grace;God of our fathers, be the GodOf their succeeding race.O spread Thy covering wings aroundTill all our wanderings cease,And at our Father’s loved abodeOur souls arrive in peace.Such blessings from Thy gracious handOur humble prayers implore;And Thou shalt be our chosen God,And portion evermore.Scripture Reading1 Corinthians 11 v 17 - 33Bro. Jim Kirk(District Lay Chaplain)Scriptural AddressBro. Rev. Mark Wilson(District Chaplain)HymnOur God, our help in ages past,Thy saints have dwelt secure;Our shelter from the stormy blast,And our eternal home.Under the shadow of Thy throneOur hope for years to come,Sufficient is Thine arm alone,And our defence is sure.Before the hills in order stood,Or earth received her frame,From everlasting Thou art God,To endless years the same.A thousand ages in Thy sightAre like an evening gone;Short as the watch that ends the nightBefore the rising sun.Time, like an ever rolling stream,Bears all its sons away;They fly, forgotten, as a dreamDies at the opening day.Our God, our help in ages past,Our hope for years to come,Be Thou our guard while troubles last,And our eternal home.ResolutionsRead byBro. Paul Robinson(Assistant Deputy Grand Secretary, Killyman District Secretary)Proposed byRt. W. Bro James Emery(Co. Tyrone Grand Master)Seconded byW. Bro Robert Abernethy(Deputy Grand Secretary, Stewartstown District Secretary)Vote of ThanksProposed byW. Bro. Cecil McFarland (Deputy District Master)Seconded byW. Bro Stanley Morrow (Deputy Lay Chaplain)Closing Prayer and BenedictionBro. Rev. Mark Wilson(District Chaplain)National AnthemPraise lead byMulnagore Accordion Band

Edentilone Derry Defenders LOL321The original warrant for LOL.321 was and that they should extend it, but theheld by a lodge in Tempo District in neighbouring land-owner was unwillingCounty Fermanagh in 1824 but it must to sell them any land for the extension.have been short lived as Edentilone receivedthe warrant for LOL 321 in 1856, this he approached them and told thatWhen the late Alfred McKee heard ofthe Worshipful Master was David O'Neill they could build a hall in the field beside(a surname which has disappeared from Verner's Lane. So after much discussion,the area). As was the tradition at the sales of work and plays, the new hall wastime the Lodge probably met in the Mastershouse until the hall at the top of the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland Capt.opened on its present site by the thenhill in Edentilone was built.Terence O'Niell on Easter Monday 1965.Originally when the lodge was on paradeit was headed by a pair of lambeg hall was fire bombed several times butUnfortunately during the troubles thedrums and around 1900 a flute band it was never put out of action and waswas formed to lead the lodge on parade. always repaired, it now stands biggerThe flute band continued for nearly half and better than ever. During the wintera century when in 1947 the pipe band months it is used by the Ulster Scots,had their first outing, one of their junior Bowling Club, Prayer Union and ofmembers was Bro. Bertie Graham who course the band and lodge.played with the band for over 60 years in Membership of the lodge declined duringthe 80s and 90s to 12 members butvarious positions in the drum corps.It is not known when the title of Derry has now gone up to the 20 mark.Defenders was added, but I have heard We now have a Lambeg drum connectedthe rumour (legend), that when the late to the hall which Bro. Bryan Jardine owns.Bro. Bob Jardine emigrated to Australia The picture on the front of the drum depictsthe pipe band playing in front of thehe said that the lodge should have thetitle of Derry Defenders.hall and can be heard at the hall on manyThe lodge itself grew up to about 40 a good summer evening.members in the 1960s when it was decidedthat the original hall was too smallEdentilone Orange Hall

Kilnaslee Rising Sons of William LOL364Kilnaslee Lodge was founded in 1903 The new hall was opened in 1976 and hasand celebrates its 110th year in 2013. The survived several further attempts to burnLodge originally started on the CrosscavanaghRoad, Kilnaslee but moved in More recently we have been makingit down.1920s to the ‘Tin Hall’ on the Pound Hill, improvements to our hall so that wethe site of a former cattle pound, in the can cater for a wider range of activitiestownland of Kilnaslee about 3 miles from organised under the Kilnaslee CommunityCastlecaulfield village.Development Group. We as a group aimIn 1972 the hall was the target of arsonistsand was completely destroyed and a provide a range of activities for all sec-to improve the community structure anddecision was made to build a new bigger tions of our local community at the hall.hall on the existing site. Funds were With our 33 members, wives, familiesraised with jumble sales and guest teas, and family friends we are catering again ,sales of work, dances and raffles.for our 40th consecutive year, in both theAs a further fund raising activity in 1974 assembly and demonstration fields andthe Lodge took the decision to start look forward to seeing you.making teas for the 12th July and a tent or See you in the Field.‘The Stall’ as it is known was constructedto sell teas that year in Coagh.Kilnaslee Rising Sons of William LOL364 at the Unfurling of their New Banner in 2011 with guest Lady SylviaHermon

WS Bennetts Volunteers LOL748 CarricklongfieldCarricklongfield Orange Hall Opened20th April 1922Carricklongfield Orange Hall, Aughnacloy,was opened on Easter Monday byBro. William Coote, M.P., in the presenceof a large company of brethren in fullregalia. Pipe and flute bands attendedfrom Caledon, Carricklongfield LOL 748,Rehaghey LOL 857, Brantry LOL 542,and Edentilone LOL 321. The hall, whichis over 30 feet in length, is well adaptedfor lodge meetings.Bro. William Coote, MP, in the course ofhis address, congratulated Bro. W. S.Bennett, JP, WM, and the members ofLOL 748 on securing such a fine hall –another block- house for the defenceof civil and religious freedom along thefrontier. He was especially proud of hisold constituency, South Tyrone, when hesaw they were as determined as ever tokeep the forces of anarchy and disruptionon the other side of the Border.(Applause) Their patience, courage,endurance, and self-control were theadmiration of the British people. In noother part of the civilised world weremen so willing to attend to their avocationsby day and at night take their gunsand parade their district, without feeor reward, simply to ensure that peacemight be maintained and life and propertyheld safe. The spirit of Tyrone andFermanagh was the spirit and determinationof the whole of Ulster. (Applause)The following resolution was proposedby Rev. F J Johnston, Aughnacloy, secondedby Rev James Wilson, MA, Brantryand passed:- “That this meeting ofOrangemen and Unionists of the Castlecaulfieldand Annahoe Districts, assembledat Carricklongfield, desire to placeon record our determination to resistto place on record our determinationto resist to the last any attempts madeto interfere with our boundaries or ourParliamentary freedom within the SixCounties. That we shall stand togetherin defence of King and Empire, and haveno compact with avowed murderersor disturbers of peace making for aRepublic, and we earnestly call uponour Northern Government to defendresolutely the liberties of this provincewithin the Empire.Bro Rev Aston Robinson, Dungannon,also delivered a stirring address.On the motion of Bro W S Bennett, JP,WM 748, a vote of thanks was passedto Bro William Coote and the otherspeakers.Subsequently the visitors were hospitablyentertained, and a hearty vote ofthanks to the ladies was proposed byBro F J Johnston and seconded by BroWilliam J Moore, JP.A special gathering of the Brethren,family and friends of W S Bennett’sVolunteers, LOL 748, along with invitedguest Rev Andrew Forster (Rector St.Anne’s COI Dungannon), met in CarricklongfieldOrange Hall on Saturday 11thMay 2013. The occasion was to dedicateOfficer Collarettes and Cuff’s. Collaretteswere presented by Mrs Marshalland daughters of the late Bro. RoddyMarshall. Bro. Roddy in the year of his100th birthday, served in this Lodge for80 years.The Cuffs where presented by W. Bro.Stanley Morrow and family in the memoryof his late wife Clara. Clara had beena very good supporter of this Lodge formany years.The Rev. Andrew Forster dedicated theCollarettes and Cuffs for the use of theLodge and to the Glory of God.Officers of LOL748 at Presentation of their new Officers Collerettes and Cuffs- 2013Bro. Dereck Marshall (Trea), Bro. Cyril Wilson (Sec), W. Bro. Simon Marshall (WM),Bro. Barry Williamson (DM) & W. Bro. Alan Williamson (Chap)

Gift of Embroidered Tablecloth for District Masters TableThe above tablecloth was presentedto Castlecaulfield District LOL No.4 bythe members of Rev. George Walker,Killyman Temperance LOL No. 397, No.8 District, Belfast on 17th January 1959 ata District Meeting in Cullenfadd OrangeHall.Extract from minute of that date:“Brother J. A Frizelle handed over atablecloth which was presented tothis District Lodge by the membersof Rev. George Walker, KillymanTemperance LOL No. 397, No. 8District, Belfast.`Bro. Matthew D.Brown proposed and Bro. MervynPatterson seconded that the DistrictSecretary convey the best thanks ofthis District Lodge for this valuablegift to the Secretary of 397.”At a later District Meeting on 18th April1959 in Cullen Fadd Orange Hall. “It wassuggested this District Lodge shouldmake a return present. After somediscussion it was decided a portraitof the late Rev George Walker wouldbe most appropriate”.On the 16th January 1960 at a DistrictMeeting in Edentiloan Orange Hall.“The District Secretary, Bro. H. J.Bennett informed the meeting hehad made inquiries regarding aPortrait of the Rev. George Walkerto be presented to The Rev. GeorgeWalker, Killyman Temperance LOLNo. 397, No. 8 District Belfast. Aproper picture would cost the sum of£24, which would be painted by Bro.Bridgett, Packinham Street, Belfast.Bro. Gordon Duncan thought theprice was rather high.Bro. Robert Paisley suggested theamount should be borne by the PrivateLodges, which was seconded byBro. Mervyn Patterson.Bro. J.A Frizelle suggested invitingLodge 397 to a Guest Tea, when thepainting was prepared for makingthe presentation.”Further Discussions took place at aDistrict Meeting on 21st January 1961 inCullen Fadd Orange Hall.“Afterwards the Portrait of Rev.George Walker was discussed andthe District were informed by Bro. H.J. Bennett J.P and Bro James Lyttlethat Mr Marshall was progressingsatisfactorily with the developing ofthe picture which is to be presentedto The Rev. George Walker, KillymanTemperance LOL No. 397, No.8 District, Belfast in the Rev. GeorgeWalker Memorial Hall, Castlecaulfield.It was proposed by Bro W. S. Bennettthat only the 397 Lodge Officersand Committee be invited for thispresentation, this proposal beingpassed unanimously.”Final Arrangements are made at a DistrictMeeting on 15th April 1961 in CullenFadd Orange Hall. “An invitation wasreceived from Rev. George Walker,Killyman Temperance LOL No. 397,No. 8 District Belfast inviting two Officersof this District to a DedicationService and Unfurling of New Bannerto be held in Clifton Street OrangeHall on Saturday 24th June 1961 at7.00pm, the two representativesbeing Bro Matthew D. Brown andBro. R. Paisley.Bro. W. S. Bennett proposed andBro James Lyttle seconded thatthe Portrait of Rev. George Walkerbe presented to this Belfast Lodgewhen the Worshipful District MasterBro. Matthew D. Brown would beattending the unfurling of their newbanner, this being passed unanimously.”It is sad to report that The Rev. GeorgeWalker, Killyman Temperance LOL No.397, is no longer in existence.Castlecaulfield District LOL No.4 presented a cheque for £500 to W.Bro Robert Abernethyon behalf of The County Tyrone Frontier Relief Society.Left to right: Bro’s Cyril Wilson (Dist Secretary), Keith Ferguson (District Master),Robert Abernethy, Cecil McFarland (Deputy District Master), Ian Cuddy (District Treasurer)

Rev. George Walker Memorial Arch was erected in the village sometime between 1935-39. An old minute book of “No Surrender” LOL 266 refers to village decorations in 1935and again in 1937 but an Arch is not specifically mentioned until the minute of 7th July1939, where it is recorded, “Bro. Jack Frizelle thanked all members for help given him toput up the Arch”.The current Arch was Opened and Dedicated on Friday 4th July 1986 in Castlecaulfield.The opening ceremony was carried out by Rt. W. Bro. Alan Rainey C.G.M, R.A.P.C. Co.Tyrone and dedicated by W. Bro. Rev. H.W. Ross B.D., D.C.G.C. Co. Tyrone other speakersincluded Councillor Ken Maginnis M.P., M.P.A. and Rev. Ivan Foster M.P.A.

Celebrating the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II2 nd June 1953 - 2 nd June 201360 Glorious YearsLong to Reign Over Us