Whitehill Orange Hall	Stone tablet

A special meeting of Whitehill LOL 258 on Tuesday 1st July marked the centenary of Whitehill Orange Hall. The hall, which was erected by members of Whitehill LOL 258 was opened by Bro Hugh Bell on Wednesday 1st July 1908. A stone tablet on the front of the building records that the site was granted free by the then Worshipful Master, Br Andrew Maxwell. Whitehill LOL 258 was formed in about 1820 and Covenant of Peace RBP 435 was formed some years later, about 1878. Prior to the erection of the fine hall the lodges had nowhere to sit and went about in lodgings.

The special guests at the meeting included the Most Worshipful Robert Saulters (Grand Master), who brought the greetings of the Grand Lodge. He congratulated the brethren on reaching this historic milestone and wished them well for the future. Br Kenny McCahon gave an interesting history of the hall and Br Will MacRoberts (Worshipful Master), gave a brief history of the lodge. The evening will be an especially memorable occasion for Br Kenny McCahon who was proud to see his son Adam initiated as the newest member of the lodge.

During the evening Br Bertie McRoberts and Br Hugh Thompson unveiled a plaque showing past masters of LOL 258 and Sir Knt Jack Coulter and Sir Knt Sam Osborne unveiled a plaque showing past masters of RBP 435; also, a bible was presented to the lodge by Br Bertie MacRoberts in memory of his brother George who regrettably died just a few weeks prior to this historic occasion; the plaques and Bible were dedicated by the Rev Gerry Sproule (Grand Chaplain).

 

Br Will MacRoberts (Worshipful Master) and members of Whitehill LOL 258 pictured at a meeting marking the centenary of Whitehill Orange Hall.	Sir Knt Raymond MacRoberts (Worshipful Master) and members of Covenant of Peace RBP 435 pictured at a meeting marking the centenary of Whitehill Orange Hall.
Br Will MacRoberts (Worshipful Master) and members of Whitehill LOL 258 pictured with District, County and Grand Orange Lodge Officers at a meeting marking the centenary of Whitehill Orange Hall.	Sir Knt Raymond MacRoberts (Worshipful Master) and members of Covenant of Peace RBP 435 pictured with District and County Officers at a meeting marking the centenary of Whitehill Orange Hall.
Pictured against the backdrop of a plaque showing past masters of Whitehill LOL 258 are L to R: Most Worshipful Robert Saulters (Grand Master), Br Will MacRoberts (Worshipful Master), Br Bertie MacRoberts (Past Master) and Br Drew Nelson (Secretary - Grand Orange Lodge, Ireland).	Br Adam McCahon, the newest member of Whitehill LOL 258, was initiated on Tuesday 1st July). Looking on are the Most Worshipful Robert Saulters (Grand Master) and his proud father, Br Kenny McCahon.
Cutting a cake marking the centenary of Whitehill Orange Hall are L to R: RBP 435 members - Sir Knt Raymond MacRoberts WM, Sir Knt Sam Osborne PM and Sir Knt Jack Coulter PDep.M and Whitehill LOL 258 members - Br Hugh Thompson DM, Br Bertie MacRoberts PM and Br Will MacRoberts WM.	A cake marking the centenary of Whitehill Orange Hall.
The Most Worshipful Robert Saulters (Grand Master) pictured with ladies who served supper at a meeting marking the centenary of Whitehill Orange Hall. L to R: (seated) Lily MacRoberts and Karen MacRoberts. (back row) Sally McCahon, Ann Woods, Cheryl McRoberts, Anthea MacRoberts and Josie MacRoberts.