Rosemount Loyal Orange Lodge # 126

Just a reminder to all Apprentice Boys members to attend tomorrow’s Derry Day Parade.

Lodge banners on display at the Toronto 12th 🇨🇦🇬🇧👍

Brother Morrow of Russell, Ontario as King Billy alongside another unknown King William, ready for the Glorious 12th parade. Somewhere in Russell County in Eastern Ontario, Canada. Probably during the 1930’s or 40’s?

Wishing everyone a great Glorious 12th

Found these pictures on another FB group about the Ravenna, Ontario Loyal Orange Lodge Hall which is still operating.
Nice pictures.

Welcome home, soldier ❤️
🌺Lest We Forget🌺

An Unknown Soldier has been returned to Newfoundland and Labrador, a soldier of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment... of the British Army. As Newfound prepares to mark Memorial Day 1st July.

A significant event which will take place on July 1. The date marks Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador and 100 years of the Newfoundland National War Memorial in downtown St. John's.

On July 1, 1916 — the opening day of the Battle of the Somme — most of the Newfoundland Regiment was killed or wounded at Beaumont-Hamel. The day has been recognized since as a solemn day, even after Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949 and began to celebrate Canada Day on the same date.

Preparations have been underway to refurbish the site ahead of the milestone and will be the final resting place for the unknown soldier, inside a newly constructed tomb.

"It'll be another historic moment. I encourage every Newfoundlander and Labradorian, if they can, to come to celebrate this young man and all the young men that we're leaving behind," said Furey.

"I think July 1 will be powerful and I encourage everyone to participate and reflect on what it means for the sacrifice these young men made."

The soldier will lie in state at Confederation Building from June 28 to June 30, allowing members of the public to visit the casket.

Photo credit: Helen Escott

I read this history on another City of Ottawa page. It explains the Booth and Bell Street area of Ottawa now, but it once was part of Nepean Township and known as an area called “Orangeville”.
The first few paragraphs explain about the area north of Dows Lake as a working class neighbourhood of which was predominantly made up of Protestant Orange families who were living there.
Bell Orange Lodge # 1312 was probably formed on Bell Street in that “Orangeville”area of the city of Ottawa in May 1876 and survived over 100 years, before surrendering their warrant.
The swampy area of the map is some of the area where they grow the tulips each spring along Dows Lake south of Carling Avenue.
Sorry about the various pictures and some of the carry over, as I couldn’t share this article. “Bell Street “ today is where it shows Lisgar Street on the old map.

Orange Brothers and Friends gathered for a Flag dedication and raising ceremony in the heart of the Nations Capital, Ottawa, Ontario on the occasion of the 157th Canada/Dominion Day at the Rosemount Orange Hall. All enjoyed a BBQ and fellowship after.

We were also lucky to enjoy the fly past of the various military aircraft that flew overhead the city during the Canada Day festivities, which was being held only blocks away from our hall.

We also paid respect and remembered the thousands of soldiers that paid the supreme sacrifice in battle so that we could enjoy the freedoms we have today.

We also took a moment to remembered three key people who were all “ Orange Brothers” and all had an important connection and contributions in uniting and developing this country, giving us a national song and remembering our fallen heroes in battle and giving us an identity in this great country.

Brother’s Sir John A MacDonald Canada’s first Prime Minister in 1867, John McCrae author of “ In Flanders Fields “ and Alexander Muir author of “ The Maple Leaf Forever “. All were proud Canadian Orangemen and all should be honoured, respected and remembered.

We invite members and friends to the Rosemount Orange Hall tomorrow July 1 Canada Day/ Dominion Day to join us for a flag raising ceremony. Begin at 11 AM , ceremony at noon. Fellowship after.

Happy Father’s Day to all the Great Dad’s out there.

Today - 14th June in 1690 – King William III landed in Ireland to confront the former King James II.

Congratulations to the new Grand Orange Lodge of Canada Officers elected in Calgary Alberta. Best of luck to all. 👏

The newly elected Grand Lodge officers of the Gol of Canada:-
seated
MW Gr. Secretary Bro. Rev. Robert Short
MW Dep. GM Bro. Donald C. Smith
MW GM & S Bro. Richard Heatherington
MW GR. Treasurer Bro. Marty Carlisle
Standing:
MW Gr. Lecturer Bro. Rick Glover
MW Gr. Marshall Bro. Norman Nelson
MW Gr. Chaplin Bro. Michael Thomas

80 years since the D-Day invasion.
We Remember the veterans who fought and died for our freedom.

Orange Lodge and Ladies Orange Benevolent Association Members attending the Annual Divine Worship Service at St Andrew’s United Church in Heckston, Ontario.
Pictured seated L-R Sister Marylyn Markell, RW Sis. Ann Steven’s- Past Provincial Grand Mistress LOBA of Ontario East, MW Sis. Dora Birtch Past Supreme Grand Mistress of the Loyal True Blue Association of Canada.
2nd row L-R RW Sis. Edith White - Past Provincial Grand Mistress of the LOBA of Ontario East, Sis. Marlene Selleck, Sis. Sue Scharf, Bro. Percy Markell.
3rd row L-R Sis. Pat Williams, Sis. Heather Arksey and Bro. Carl Thorpe.
4th row L -R Bro. Preston Gilmer, Bro. Jamie McClelland, RW Bro. Mark Alexander- Past Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ontario East.
5th ro L -R RW Bro. John Arksey - Deputy Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Orange Lodge of Ontario East, Bro. Dalton Gilmer.
An enjoyable potluck luncheon was held after the service in the downstairs hall.

Just a reminder to all members, family and friends of the upcoming Annual Divine Church Service this Sunday.

Newly installed Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Orange Lodge of Ontario East Wayne Hodgson of Cobourg, Ontario on the left is pictured with MW Bro. Richard Heatherington the Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Canada of Calgary, Alberta.

Picture of the newly installed Provincial Grand Lodge Officers of Ontario East. R to L
Mike Stapleton - Deputy Grand Secretary, Richard Lowery- Grand Secretary, Andrew Warren - Junior Deputy Grand Master, Wesley Warren - Grand Lecturer, Chad Switzer - Grand Lecturer, Wayne Hodgson Grand Master, Calvin Yeo - Past Grand Master and Deputy Grand Treasurer, Richard Heatherington Deputy Grand Master - Grand Orange Lodge of Canada, Tom Wright - Grand Treasurer, John Arksey - Deputy Grand Master, Rick Glover - Grand Chaplain, Todd Thornbury Grand Marshal.
Congratulations to all the elected Officers.

Delegates from all over the Province of Ontario East and beyond enjoyed the 3 days of meetings, Divine Service, banquet, events, museum tour and lots of fellowship.

Also holding meetings during these sessions were the Ladies Orange Benevolent Association of Ontario and on the opening day was the Grand Black Chapter of Eastern Ontario.

Good looking group of Orange Brothers in their hall in Edmonton Alberta. No Surrender 🇬🇧🇨🇦

On Wednesday evening LOL 1654 held a business meeting at our Strathcona Orange Hall.

Among the topics of discussion were the upcoming Grand Orange Lodge of Canada sessions being held in Calgary in the near future and witch members will be attending.

After our business meeting we once again fellowshipped in our beautiful basement lounge over drinks.

There is a renewed feeling of optimism and fellowship in Strathcona LOL 1654! We are growing and we welcome you to grow with us. Please feel free to reach out to us on the links provided for membership requirements and tell your friends about this exciting opportunity!!!

Happy Birthday to Brother Don a former member of our lodge and still a member of Huntley LOL 55

On behalf of our officers and members, we would like to extend birthday wishes to MW Bro. Donald Wilson, GM & Sovereign of the GOL-C. Wishing him a wonderful Grand 66th birthday today and as we say here on the Rock, welcome to the second year of the rocking chair money, And may there be many more. Enjoy

A bit more history of Robert Hanna