New Westminster Loyal Orange Lodge No. 1150
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
New Westminster Loyal Orange Lodge No. 1150 was British Columbia's first Orange Lodge having received its warrant on May 21st, 1863.
William Holmes, originally from Kilkenny, Ireland was the first Worshipful Master of the Lodge.
Within a year of the formation of the Lodge there were 25 members. Most of the members had left Ontario and settled in New Westminster. A small number having immigrated directly from Ireland.
William Holmes, originally from Kilkenny, Ireland was the first Worshipful Master of the Lodge.
Within a year of the formation of the Lodge there were 25 members. Most of the members had left Ontario and settled in New Westminster. A small number having immigrated directly from Ireland.
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