Lower Iveagh District LOL No 1 installations
at Dromore Orange Hall
L to R: Bro Dr Jonathan Mattison (Worshipful District Master), Bro Brian Dorrian (County Grand Treasurer), Bro Rev Gerry Sproule (District Chaplain), The Most Worshipful Robert Saulters (Grand Master), Bro Victor Harrison (County Grand Master), Bro Samuel Walker (Deputy County Grand Master) and Bro Maurice Coburn (Deputy District Master). (back row) Bro Norman Dewart (District Tyler), Bro Andrew McRoberts (Grand Lodge Representative), Bro David Hobson (District Secretary), Bro Alan Jess (First District Lecturer), Bro Mervyn Kernaghan (Second District Lecturer), Bro Harold Graham (District Treasurer), Bro Edward Hanna (District Youth Convenor and Communications Officer), Bro Rev Sam Peden (District Chaplain), Bro Rev Jim Mattison (District Chaplain), Bro Drew Nelson (Second Committee) and Outgoing WDM Bro Eric Jess (Third Committee).
At a meeting of Lower Iveagh District LOL No 1 held in Dromore Orange Hall on Wednesday evening (14th January) attended by the Most Worshipful Robert Saulters (Grand Master), the installation of office bearers was conducted by Bro Victor Harrison (County Grand Master) and Bro Samuel Walker (Deputy County Grand Master).
Newly appointed office bearers and committee members for 2009-2010 are as follows:
Bro Dr Jonathan Mattison (Listullycurran LOL No 616) - Worshipful District Master, Bro Maurice Coburn (Carnew LOL No 982) - Deputy District Master, Bro David Hobson (Watson’s LOL No 421) - District Secretary, Bro Alan Wilson (Aughnaskeagh LOL No 1030) - Assistant District Secretary, Bro Harold Graham (Aughnaskeagh LOL No 1030) - District Treasurer, Bro William Martin (Skeogh LOL No 861) - Assistant District Treasurer, Bro Rev Gerry Sproule (Listullycurran LOL No 616) - District Chaplain, Bro Rev Jim Mattison (Listullycurran LOL No 616) - District Chaplain, Bro Rev Victor Neill (Waringford LOL No 545) - District Chaplain, Bro Rev Sam Peden (Listullycurran LOL No 616) - District Chaplain, Bro Robert Murphy (Listullycurran LOL No 616) - District Lay Chaplain, Bro Alan Jess (Ballykeel LOL No 851) - First District Lecturer, Bro Mervyn Kernaghan (Aughnaskeagh LOL No 1030) - Second District Lecturer, Bro Norman Dewart (Ballymacormick LOL No 793) - District Tyler, Bro Jim Wilkinson (Watson’s LOL No 421) - First Committee, Bro Drew Nelson (Listullycurran LOL No 616) - Second Committee, Bro Eric Jess (Quilly LOL No 442) - Third Committee, Bro Billy Campbell (Dromara LOL No 12) - Fourth Committee, Bro Alan Wilson (Aughnaskeagh LOL No 1030) - Fifth Committee, Bro Andrew McRoberts (Whitehill LOL No 258) - Grand Lodge Representative, Bro Jim Wilkinson (Watson’s LOL No 421) - County Down Representative, Bro Edward Hanna (Aughnaskeagh LOL No 1030) - District Youth Convenor and District Communications Officer, Bro Alan Wilson (Aughnaskeagh LOL No 1030) - Ulster Land and Property Fund Representative and Bro Sam Vint (Garvaghy LOL No 328) - Co Down Benevolent Fund Representative. The three Standard Bearers are Bro Gareth Lough (Quilly LOL No 442), Bro Richard Martin (Dromara LOL No 12) and Bro Geoffrey Bradford (Benraw LOL No 334).
Following his installation as District Master, Bro Dr Jonathan Mattison, who is employed as Special Projects Officer at Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland Headquarters, Schomberg House, Belfast, spoke appreciatively of the faithful work done by his enthusiastic predecessor Bro Eric Jess, who worked tirelessly during a busy two years in office saying that he would be a hard act to follow. Both Bro Mattison and Bro Coburn, who replaced him in the deputy chair, congratulated all newly appointed office bearers and committee members saying that they were looking forward to working with them as together they give leadership to all 570 brethren that make up the 23 lodges of Lower Iveagh District LOL No 1.
The Most Worshipful Robert Saulters (Grand Master), presented Bro Eric Jess with his Past District Master’s collarette and certificate after which Bro Jess thanked all the district officers for the support he received during his 2 years in office. He went on to speak of his pride in leading the district at the Twelfth Demonstration in his home town of Dromara concluding that each time he stepped out to lead the district he did so with the Lord Jesus Christ as his Saviour.
Supper, which was prepared by Bro Jim Wilkinson and Bro Robert Jess, was served following the installations.
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Bro Dr Jonathan Mattison Worshipful District Master |
Bro Maurice Coburn |
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L to R: (seated) Bro Dr Jonathan Mattison (Worshipful District Master) and Bro Maurice Coburn (Deputy District Master). (back row) Bro Victor Harrison (County Grand Master), the Most Worshipful Robert Saulters (Grand Master) and Bro Samuel Walker (Deputy County Grand Master). |
Outgoing Worshipful District Master Bro Eric Jess receives his Past District Master’s certificate and collarette from The Most Worshipful Robert Saulters (Grand Master) and Bro Victor Harrison (County Grand Master) |
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| Newly installed First District Lecturer Bro Alan Jess (left) presents a gift to Bro Harold Graham in recognition of over 23 years exemplary service as First District Lecturer. Looking on is Bro Mervyn Kernaghan (Second District Lecturer). |
Newly installed Worshipful District Master Bro Dr Jonathan Mattison (left) pictured with his father, the Rev Jim Mattison (District Chaplain) and his brother Andrew. Also included are (back row) Bro Drew Nelson (Secretary - Grand Orange Lodge, Ireland) and newly installed Bro Maurice Coburn (Deputy District Master). |
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Newly installed Worshipful District Master Bro Dr Jonathan Mattison (centre at front) pictured with visiting brethren and friends at the installation of Lower Iveagh LOL No 1 District Office Bearers in Dromore Orange Hall last Wednesday evening (14th January). |
Bro Robert Jess, a member of Duke of Schomberg LOL 730, receives his 50-year certificate from the Most Worshipful Robert Saulters (Grand Master). |
