Deaths of Lodge Members
The following is from a newspaper cutting source unknown:
Watson – May 6, 1932 at the County Antrim Infirmary, Lisburn, Margaret Jane, dearly-loved wife of Robert Watson. Funeral from her late residence, Islandkelly, Stoneyford, to Stoneyford Churchyard on Sunday at 2pm. Friends will please accept this intimation. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband and family.
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Watson – The Officers and Members of above Lodge are requested to attend the funeral of the wife of their esteemed Brother, Robert Watson. Joseph Creaney W.M. Thomas Walker, secretary.
Wright – October 29, 1931 at his residence, Ballynadolly, Stoneyford, Joseph, dearly beloved husband of the late Alice Wright. His remains will be removed from the above address tomorrow (Saturday) at 2.30 pm for interment in Ballinderry Presbyterian Churchyard. Friends will please accept this intimation. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family.
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Wright – The Officers and Members of the above lodge are requested to attend the funeral of the father of Br. David M. Wright.
Joseph Creaney W.M. A. Scott, secretary.
Belshaw – January 6th 1939 at her residence, Ballynadolly, Stoneyford. Jane, widow of James Belshaw. Funeral tomorrow (Sunday) at 2pm to Magheragall Churchyard. Friends will please accept this intimation. Deeply regretted.
Belshaw – January 6, 1939 at her son’s residence, Ballynadolly, Stoneyford, Jane, widow of James Belshaw. Funeral tomorrow (Sunday) at 2pm to Magheragall Churchyard. Deeply regretted by her granddaughter Lily and husband and little Great grand child Betty. Dale Cottage, Ballycolin, Dunmurry.
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Belshaw – the Officers and Members of above Lodge and Chapter regret to learn of the death of the mother of their highly esteemed Member Br. David Belshaw, and tender their sincere sympathy. J.Wright D.M. J. Scott Secy.
Grattan – March 21, 1935 at his parent’s residence, Ballycarrickmaddy, Magheragall, James, youngest and dearly loved son of James and Sarah Grattan. Funeral tomorrow (Saturday) at 3pm to Templecormac, Ballinderry.
Tired hands, tired feet,
Tired heart dented life sweet
Tired limbs, tired brow
Rest in peace, untired now.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing friend Cissie.
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Grattan – The Officers and Members of above Lodge are requested to attend the funeral of their late respected Member, Br. James Grattan. George Mairs, W.M. Thomas Walker Secry.
McCormick, April 19, 1947 (suddenly), at his mother’s residence, Ballynadolly, Stoneyford, Edward James, only and dearly-beloved son of Mary and the late James McCormick. Funeral tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2.30pm to Magheragall Churchyard. House private – Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing mother, sister, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, Uncle James and cousins. In the midst of life we are in death.
McCormick. The officers and Members of Stoneyford Temperance L.O.L. 1253 reget the death of their highly-esteemed member Br. Edward McCormick and tender sincere sympathy. – N. Scott sec.
Social and Dance – Stoneyford Orange Hall
The following extract is from The Ulster Star dated 11th February 1961 and appears with permission of The Ulster Star.
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A Social and Dance
Will be held in Stoneyford Orange Hall
Wednesday, February 15
Dancing 9 – 2 to the Music of The Glenn Boys
Gents 3/6. Ladies 2/6
New Banner Unfurling
The following appeared in The Ulster Star dated 30th March 1963 and appears with permission of the Ulster Star.
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Unfurling of new Banner on Friday, 14th June at 8pm in Stoneyford Orange Hall.