Cit of Londonderry Grand Orange lodge installation of officers

James Hetherington, second from left, City Grand Master, City of Londonderry Grand Orange Lodge, pictured handing over a donation of £400.00 to Jack Glenn, Trustee for Parkinsons UK. Included are Edward Stevenson, right, Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, and Alderman Maurice Devenney, Deputy City Grand Master. INLS0514-164KM

The meeting was hosted by No 1 District Loyal Orange Lodge.

The City Grand Master, James Hetherington, welcomed everyone to the meeting and warmly welcomed the Brethren who travelled from Coleraine and County Tyrone.

The Grand master of Ireland, Edward Stevenson, was also in attendance and carried out the formal installation of officers.

Edward Stevenson, right, Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, pictured handing over new regalia to James Hetherington, City Grand Master, City of Londonderry Grand Orange Lodge, at the installation of officers for the City Grand Lodge in Newbuildings Community and Environmental Centre. INLS0514-165KM

Deputy City Grand Master, Bro Maurice Devenney, asked the Rt Wor Bro Stevenson to present a new chain of office to Rt Wor Bro James Hetherington, for future use by City Grand Masters in the City Grand Lodge and said this was a fitting end to the UK City of Culture and would serve to remind everyone of the UK City of Culture and the part the City Grand Lodge played throughout the year.

On a sad note, the City Grand Master made reference to the passing of two well-known Brethren, namely Bro Sam Sheppard and Bro Walter Mc Laughlin. He said both men had served the City Grand Lodge well during their years within the organisation.

At this point in the meeting the Grand Master of Ireland, Bro Stevenson, took the chair and presided over the Installation of officers.

Taking the chair, he said the City Grand members had to be congratulated on the way they promoted the City Grand Lodge in the City of Londonderry.

Delegates pictured at the installation of officers for the City of Londonderry Grand Orange Lodge in Newbuildings Community and Environmental Centre. Included is Edward Stevenson, Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland. INLS0514-165KM

City Grand Master, Rt Wor Bro James Hetherington; Deputy City Grand Master, Wor Bro Maurice Devenney; City Grand Lay Chaplain, Wor Bro William Jamieson; City Grand Secretary, Wor Bro Ernest McCay; Deputy City Grand Secretary, Wor Bro Stephen Burns; Ass Deputy City Grand Secretary, Wor Bro Gary Middleton; City Grand Treasurer, Wor Bro William Wray; Deputy City Grand Treasurer, Wor Bro Donald Eakin; City Grand Lecturer, Wor Bro George Hunter; City Grand Tyler, Wor Bro David McKeegan; Director of Ceremonies, Wor Bro George Wylie MBE TD.

Committee: Wor Bros Stewart Montgomery, Mervyn Wylie, George McElhatton, Noel Baird and Alex Freen.

The brethren where then entertain to tea, hosted by No 1 District Lodge and Newbuildings Victoria Lodge LOL 1087.

Bro Colin Campbell Lodge Secretary, thanked everyone for coming to Newbuildings and said it had been a pleasure to supply the refreshments after for the meeting and at the reception.