Loyal Orange Lodges of Bruce County This document lists the items in the Bruce County Archives holdings concerning Loyal Orange Lodges in Bruce County. These items may be viewed in the Reading Room and Archives. As of August 2012, over 250 membership certificates are being catalogued. It is expected that they will be added to the website by the end of the year. Additional information about particular Loyal Orange Lodges may also be found in township history books and the 1880 Historic Atlas of Grey and Bruce Counties. Additional Membership Certificates may be found using the Loyal Orange Lodges of Bruce County collection - Membership Certificates finding aid. Series Name File Name Item Description Date Range Acc. # Location Allenford Loyal Orange Lodge Administrative Incomplete contract / lease / deed concerning the Orange Lodge Hall - being held in trust for [1896?] A2007.045.003 Box A2007.045 #968 records Loyal Orange Lodge no. 968 for use as a Lodge Room. Trustees for the lodge were Adam Aikins, Thomas Hinds and Jacob Johnstone. Allenford Loyal Orange Lodge Historical records A handwritten page of historical information concerning the Allenford Loyal Orange Lodge up 1971 A2007.045.002a Box A2007.045 #968 to 1971 including names of members who served in the first world war, parades and prizes won, attire and regalia, hydro installed in the hall and membership drive / Christmas party. Allenford Loyal Orange Lodge Historical records Items concerning the 1977 Annual Banquet: 1977 A2007.045.004 Box A2007.045 #968 a) Receipt to Allenford Orange Lodge from Allenford United Church (service of Turkey dinner by U.C. Women) b) Financial notes regarding profit c) Banquet ticket d) Notes regarding evening's programme Allenford Loyal Orange Lodge Historical records Newspaper clipping entitled "History of Lodge, as compiled for gathering to celebrate 65th [1971? creation] A2007.045.002b Box A2007.045 #968 Anniversary, proves interesting document, describing in considerable detail growth of Orange concerning 1941 Order in Allenford District". Allenford Loyal Orange Lodge Photographs Reproduction Photograph of Allenford L.O.L. #968 Back L-R: Robert Byers, Earle Gordon, 1949 A2006.022.054 Box 4 - #968 William Johnson, T.J. Fenton, Ross Aiken, Jack Johnson, Wes Matches, Jesse McIntosh; A2006.211 Front Wes Aiken, Harvey Aiken, Harvey Rourke, Wilfred Rowe Allenford Loyal Orange Lodge Record books These minutes of Allenford Loyal Orange Lodge No. 968 re: negotiations with the Lion's club A2007.045.001 Box A2007.045 #968 regarding the care and use of the Hall. Bruce County Museum Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria Street, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0 519-797-2080, ext. 129 1 Loyal Orange Lodges of Bruce County collection Series Name File Name Item Description Date Range Acc. # Location Belfast Loyal Orange Lodge Certificates Loyal Orange Lodge Association Certificate from Belfast L.O.L. No. 499, Huron County, 1895 A964.023.004 Oversize box #499 certifying that William Irwin was initiated into the mysteries of True Orange, Purple, Blue, and with A964.023 Royal Arch Purple. Bethel Loyal Orange Lodge Record books Minute book 1897-1913 A2006.022.017 Box 3 - #1226 A2006.022 Bethel Loyal Orange Lodge Record books Membership and Minute book (earliest initiation date, 1901) 1937-1955 A2006.022.018 Box 3 - #1226 A2006.022 Bruce County Loyal Orange Historical records The Grand Orange Lodge of British America Certificate authorizing Ronald Martindale to open 1985 A2006.022.049 Box 5 - Lodge #207 and work a County Lodge to be known as Loyal Orange County Lodge # C.207 of Bruce. A2006.022 Bruce County Loyal Orange Historical records Orangeism: its ethics and philosophy pamphlet 1987 A2006.022.051 Box 5 - Lodge #207 A2006.022 Bruce County Loyal Orange Historical records Flier invitation to the public installation of County Master A . McCormick and associate officers 1990 A2006.022 . 052 Box 5 - Lodge #207 for County of Bruce Loyal Orange Lodge A2006.022 Bruce County Loyal Orange Historical records Words of Inspiration: 300th Anniversary Battle of the Boyne re: annual session of the Grand 1990 A2006.022.050 Box 5 - Lodge #207 Orange Lodge of Ontario West, 1990 A2006.022 Bruce County Loyal Orange Historical records Collection of newspaper clippings: 1970, 1985, 1998A2006.022.052- Box 5 - Lodge #207 "Orange and Proud of It: parade one of pride, not hate", Sun Times, 1998 .057 A2006.022 "Kincardine Loyal Orange Lodge donated $250 to the Women's House" Master Art McCormick and Peggy Schankula "'Youth lodge' marches in 170th Orange Parade" Toronto Star "L.O.L. Lodges form one county group" re: amalgamation of West Bruce and North Bruce, Kincardine News, 1985 "Thirty-five Lodges participate in 209th Orange Celebration", with photos of Bethel & Kinloss lodges in parade, Kincardine News, 1970 "Boyne Anniversary Celebrants" re: Orange Lodges in West Bruce & Kinloss L.O.L. members Russell Hewitt and Frank Colwell Centre Bruce County Loyal Historical records APEC Ontario Newsletter: Alliance for the preservation of English in Canada, Vol. VII, No. 4, 1984 A2006.022.048 Box 5 - Orange Lodge April 1984 A2006.022 Centre Bruce County Loyal Historical records Twelth of July poem A2006.022.047 Box 5 - Orange Lodge A2006.022 Centre Bruce County Loyal Publications Report of the 154th Annual Sessions of the Grand Orange Lodge of Canada in Moncton, N.B. 1983 A2006.022.034 Box 4 - Orange Lodge A2006.022 Centre Bruce County Loyal Publications Report of Proceedings of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ontario West in London, Ontario 1986 A2006.022.035 Box 4 - Orange Lodge A2006.022 33 Victoria Street, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0 519-797-2080, ext. 129 Loyal Orange Lodges of Bruce County collection Series Name File Name Item Description Date Range Acc. # Location Centre Bruce County Loyal Publications Report of the 158th Annual Sessions of the Grand Orange Lodge of Canada in Toronto, Ont. 1987 A2006.022.030 Box 4 - Orange Lodge A2006.022 Centre Bruce County Loyal Publications Report of the 159th Annual Sessions of the Grand Orange Lodge of Canada in Vancouver, 1988 A2006.022.031 Box 4 - Orange Lodge B.C. A2006.022 Centre Bruce County Loyal Publications Report of Proceedings of the 130th Session of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ontario West in 1989 A2006.022.036 Box 4 - Orange Lodge Kitchener, Ontario A2006.022 Centre Bruce County Loyal Publications Report of the 160th Annual Sessions of the Grand Orange Lodge of Canada in Quebec City 1989 A2006.022.032 Box 4 - Orange Lodge A2006.022 Centre Bruce County Loyal Publications Report of the 161st Annual Sessions of the Grand Orange Lodge of Canada in Halifax, N.S. 1990 A2006.022.033 Box 4 - Orange Lodge A2006.022 Centre Bruce County Loyal Publications Imagine the difference we can make: Still helping disabled children pamphlets (2) 1992 A2006.022.039 Box 4 - Orange Lodge A2006.022 Centre Bruce County Loyal Publications Loyal True Blue Association's Caring for Children foundation pamphlet 19-- A2006.022 . 038 Box 4 - Orange Lodge A2006.022 Centre Bruce County Loyal Publications Provincial Grand Orange Lodge of Ontario West Directory, Officers for 1988-1989 (3 copies) 1988-1989 A2006.022.037 Box 4 - Orange Lodge A2006.022 Centre Bruce County Loyal Record books Minute book 1904-1920 A2006.022.040 Box 5 - Orange Lodge A2006.022 Centre Bruce County Loyal Record books Cargill District minute book 1909-1917 A2006.022.041 Box 5 - Orange Lodge A2006.022 Centre Bruce County Loyal Record books Minute book 1931 -1945 A2006.022.042 Box 5 - Orange Lodge A2006.022 Centre Bruce County Loyal Record books Minute book 1946-1949 A2006.022.043 Box 5 - Orange Lodge A2006.022 Centre Bruce County Loyal Record books Minute book 1952-1955 A2006.022.044 Box 5 - Orange Lodge A2006.022 Centre Bruce County Loyal Record books Minute book 1959-1964 A2006.022.045 Box 5 - Orange Lodge A2006.022 Centre Bruce County Loyal Record books Register of the County of Centre Bruce Coutny Loyal Orange Lodge, opened at Southampton A2006.022.046 Box 5 - Orange Lodge February 2, 1909, containing lists of voting members and visitors, organized by member A2006.022 branch lodges Chesley Loyal Orange Lodge Financial records Receipts for membership fees received from Fred Gibson in the amount of $5.00. 1937, 1974, 1975A2001.008.003- A2001.008 #818 .005 Donations box Chesley Loyal Orange Lodge Historical records Orange Fraternal Ribbon / Badge A2001.008.001 A2001.008 #818 Donations box Dobbinton Loyal Orange Certificates Certificate of declaration of William Fenton as a member of the Dobbinton Loyal Orange 1905 A2008.016.006 Oversize box Lodge #609 Lodge #609, district of Arran A2008.001-.034 33 Victoria Street, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0 519-797-2080, ext. 129 Loyal Orange Lodges of Bruce County collection Series Name File Name Item Description Date Range Acc. # Location Dobbinton Loyal Orange Record books Minute and account book 1875-1917 A2006.211.001 Box 1 - Lodge #609 A2006.211 Dyer's Bay Loyal Orange Historical records Article: "Profane Language Strictly Prohibited: The Orange Lodge at Dyer's Bay" by Allan 1984 A985.001.001 Box A985 Lodge #1723 Bartley, 1984, outlining the history of the lodge and its activities and concerns as reflected in donations the minutes. Dyer's Bay Loyal Orange Historical records Incomplete manuscript historical sketch of Dyer's Bay Orange Lodge, 11 p. 19-- A2009.023.007b A2009.023, Lodge #1723 Banker's Box 1 Ebenezer Loyal Orange Record books Minute book 1867-1869 A987.011.002 Box 1987.011 Lodge #208 [Arkwright, Williscroft, Invermay] Ebenezer Loyal Orange Record books Minute book 1886-1925, A987.011.003 Box 1987.011 Lodge #208 [Arkwright, 1967 Williscroft, Invermay] Ebenezer Loyal Orange Record books Treasurer's book 1919-1969 A987.011.001 Box 1987.011 Lodge #208 [Arkwright, Williscroft, Invermay] Ebenezer Loyal Orange Record books Minute book 1927-1947 A987.011.004 Box 1987.011 Lodge #208 [Arkwright, Williscroft, Invermay] Ebenezer Loyal Orange Record books Minute book 1950- 1969 A987.011.005 Box 1987.011 Lodge #208 [Arkwright, Williscroft, Invermay] Elsinore Loyal Orange Lodge Historical records Reproduction photograph / Elsinore Loyal Orange Lodge Band - 14 band members wearing A998.003.001 Photograph Box #1222 band uniforms and caps, holding various musical instruments.