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

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,