Motion text
That this House celebrates 175 years of Inch Orange Hall, which was officially opened on 6 November 1848; notes the hall was originally a single storey building with a side door and two windows until 1938 when a kitchen was added and further in 1967 the length of the hall was extended and the present kitchen and toilet were installed; highlights in the last 18 months the Brethren have spent over £40,000 on major renovations and upgrades, including disabled toilets, disabled access into the building, new insulation and a fire alarm system; further notes that the hall is home to Inch LOL 430, Inch Jnr LOL 227, Inch Flute Band and the Bells Hill Apprentice Boys Mitchelburne Club; remembers Robert David Perceval Maxwell from Finnebrogue who gave the hall to the local Lodges as Robert was a member of Inch LOL 430; further highlights at the outbreak of war, Robert was instrumental in forming the 13th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles in Downpatrick and took the local men to war to France in 1915, where he sadly lost one of his sons; recognises Robert's commitment to the Lodge until his death in 1932; and wishes all lodges the very best for the future.
Signatures (4)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.