9 December 2001
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A very enjoyable Carol Service was held in
The Town Hall Carrickfergus. The Service was well attended and
the offering will be donated to the Ulster Cancer Foundation.
Carrickfergus District Lodge would like to extend their thanks
to Rev McFarland, Magheramourne Silver Band, and to all those
who helped make this another successful event.
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29 November 2001
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Congratulations
to Bro. Andrew. Higgins. on passing his Lecturers exam. We hope
that Andrew gets lots of new candidates to initiate (especially
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23 October 2001
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At the District Lodge Election meeting all
District Officers were re-elected for a further year. There
are however some changes in representatives to various committees.
Further details are available from the District Secretary.
Would band secretaries
please note that a Lodge in Cloughfern District require a band
for 12 July 2002 Demonstration in Carrickfergus. Further details
are on the message board in the interactive page on this site.
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19 October 2001
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Officers from Carrickfergus District LOL together
with the Executive Officer met with a party of retired professional
people from the USA. This party had already met the Parades
Commission and afterwards had meetings arranged with the RUC
and the Lower Ormeau Concerned Community. We were able to answer
their questions and put forward our point of view. It was interesting
to see some Irish Americans now becoming Ulster Scots !
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11 September 2001
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The Officers and Members of Carrickfergus
District Loyal Orange Lodge extend their heartfelt sympathy to the
people of the United States Of America following the acts of terrorism
in their country. Our sympathy is sincere as for 30 years our people
have had to suffer and continue to suffer the terrorism of Irish
Republicans.
Grant, O Lord to all who are bereaved,
the spirit of faith and courage, that they may have strength to
meet the days to come with steadfastness and patience, not sorrowing
as those without hope, but in the thankful remembrance of Thy
great goodness in past years, and in the sure expectation of a
joyful reunion in the heavenly places; and this we ask in the
Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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6th September 2001
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Three members Bro's Martin Anderson, John McAllister,
and Ernest Wilson of Kilroot True Blues LOL 1544 were presented
with their 50 year service jewels and certificates in Kilroot
Orange Hall. The presentation was made by the Grand Master of
Ireland Bro Robert Saulters who congratulated the brethren and
thanked them for their many years of service to the Institution.
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21st July
2001
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A party of students from the USA were made welcome
to the King William III Memorial Orange Hall where their questions
on Orangeism were answered by District Officers. Some of the students
have posted their comments on this sites Guest Book.
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12th July
2001
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The District Lodge took part in the celebrations
held by the East Antrim Combine in Randalstown. The weather was
fine and everyone enjoyed the day. We all look forward to next
year when the demonstration will be held in Carrickfergus for
the first time since 1990.
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4th July
2001
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The Somme Anniversay Parade was held with wreaths
being laid at the War Memorial by Carrickfergus District Lodge
and Bennetts Chosen Few LOL 553. A new format was tried at the
War Memorial with the ceremoney being shortened. It was noted
that more members of the public were present as compared to previous
years. Hopefully these supporters enjoyed the occasion and will
contact their local Lodge as new members are always welcome.
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12th June
2001
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Congratulations
to Bro's David Hilditch, Terence Clements, James McClurg, William
Ashe, and Eric Ferguson; also Sis May Beattie and Patricia McKinney
on being elected to serve as councillors on Carrickfergus Borough
Council. As usual Orangemen and women are playing a leading role
in the life of the community.
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9th June
2001
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A very successful
Pageant was held. Visiting Lodges from Belfast added to the occasion.
Members of the Browning Parent Club from Londonderry were also
present. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves and that the visitors
will encourage more of their friends to attend next year.
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20th April 2001
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A dinner was held
in the Barn United Social Club in honour of our outgoing Worshipful
District Master Bro David Hilditch. Bro Hilditch was presented
with a wrist watch by the County Grand Master of Antrim Bro Robert
McIlroy on behalf of the District Lodge.
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