LOL 10 Greenisland True Blues, Derrinraw
 
 
We find this Number at Richmount in 1796. Robert Stewart, the Master, held the position until 1802, when he was succeeded by Samuel Graham. William Alexander became Master in 1810, followed in 1814 by Mark Berry and in 1820 by Hugh Carrick. Mark Berry was again Master from 1821 until 1830. (It is interesting to note that a No 10 met at Glenanne from October 1823 until March 1825; and that in a list at the 1825 proscrition it is mentioned as having been ‘given up to Portadown,’ though a No 10 was sitting in Markethill District as recently as 1904).

Our No 10 was still meeting at Richmount in 1831 when William Gillespie became Master. In July, 1846, the District decided that ‘in taking into consideration who has a right to No 10 it was agreed that the former members do get back No 10, and the money and warrant be returned to 1301.’ James Pierson is at that date given as Master of both 1301 and 10.

On December 2nd, 1847, it was decided ‘to Furnish Br James Pierson with a duplicate of No 10 instead of 1301.’ In October 1851 ‘Br Alex Trotter, late of No 10 was given No 948, but subsequently handed it back to the District until he could dispose of it.’ Alex Trotter became Master of No 10 in 1852 and was still Master in 1864. Masters in the period from 1865 to 1873 seem to have included Robert Warnock, George Wells and Ben Donnelly.

Br Boyce, the oldest Orangeman in that district tells us that it came from Kilmore to Derryvane about 1864, and that while in Derryvane Alexander Trotter was WM and John Mullen DM. It left Derryvane and went to Richmount at a time, and sat at one period in Ballyoran, and later in Edgartown, coming to Derrinraw about 1870. It sat in the house of William McFadden before the hall was built. The hall was erected by subscription and opened on 16th January, 1873.

Thomas A Woodhouse was then Master and seems to have occupied the position until 1882. Wilson McAdam was DM for a time and the office was also held by John McKenna, William Mullen, Samuel Corner, John Turkington, and William Swain. Alexander Cole was Secretary and Christopher Watson Treasurer during those years.

In 1886 Christopher Watson was Master, William Swain, DM: George Rainey secretary, and William McFadden was Master, and James Henry Woodhouse DM. In 1889 John Maguire became Master, and held the office until 1895, when succeeded by John Turkington. The DM’s during those years were William Wilson, Abraham Swain, John Turkington, and George Forde. George Rainey, who was elected secretary in 1886 held the post until 1900, except for the year 1894, when held by James Lappin. George Hunter was treasurer from 1888 until 1900.

From 1895 to 1898, John Turkington was Master. In 1895 and 1896 Thomas Swain was DM, and in 1897 William Swain occupied the office. George Swain was Master in 1898 and George Forde in 1899 and 1900, when he was succeeded by James Lappin, who occupied the chair until 1906.

William John Turkington, who succeeded him as DM, only held the office until 1903 when George Forde succeeded him. Joseph Matchett holding the position in 1904 and 1905. Treasurers during these years included John Anderson, John Andrew Pearson and William Swain.

John Turkington who was DM in 1898 and 1899 became Secretary in 1900 and continued to use the secretarial pen until 1906. John Turkington was Master from 1906 until 1911, his successor, Dawson McAdam, who had been treasurer from 1905 until that year, holding the position until 1917. Robert Fleming was DM from 1906 until 1911. William John Turkington succeeding him. Robert Fleming and George Forde were successively treasurer. Robert David Fox, who became Master in 1917 held the office (except for the years 1927 and 1928, when it was occupied by J G Lutton) until his tragic and deeply regretted death in December 1933. Deputy Masters included :- 1918-21, David Cooke; 1922-23, John George Lutton; 1924-28, Moses Forde; 1929-30, Dawson McAdam; 1931 Mose Forde.

Robert James McAdam was secretary from 1906 until 1927, when R D Fox held the position for two years being succeeded by Thomas A Lutton. James Lappin was treasurer from 1918 until 1927, when he was succeeded by Albert E Fox. John Forbes succeeded the late R D Fox as Master.

The following were in office in 1936 - John Forbes, Derrinraw; Moses Forde; Thomas A Lutton; John J Forde.

Mr Boyce gives us the interesting information that ‘John McNally walked from Derrinraw to the Red Lion to see Robinson Ruddock to get the No 10 warrant. James Talyor, a stone cutter, cut the stone for the Hall (the oldest in Portadown District) and gave it to the Lodge free of cost.’

The hall at Derrinraw, dating from 1873, is thought to be the oldest purpose built Orange hall in County Armagh and because of its unique history, the brethren of LOL 10 are at the moment endeavouring to have the building listed by the DoE Historic Buildings and Monuments Branch. An officer from the DoE has already paid a visit to the hall and is currently compiling a report to be considered by his Department. Unique features of the hall include an original framed portrait of Queen Victoria, a lodge warrant from 1896, a lodge seal, possibly dating from the late 1790s and probably most unique of ail - original gaslight fittings within the hall.

In days gone by the road along side the Hall was known as the Crabtree road, now the road is known as the 'Greenisland Road'. A little known fact about Derrinraw Orange Hall is that it use to be a middle building in a row of three one other building at each gable wall. These have long gone but the Hall remains standing, intact and very well preserved by the membership of LOL 10.

 
This is a very old flag which the lodge carried in the early 1800s or late 1700s and according to leading historicans shows the 'Four Crowns' in each corner
This is the reverse side of the flag the lodge carried and shows William Prince of Orange on his white horse
Here we have the Worshipful Master's Chair
The brass plaque reads
         
 
Inscribed on the above wall plaque are the following words -
James Taylor, a stone-cutter, cut the above stone for the Hall (the oldest in Portadown District) and gave, it to the Lodge free of cost.
Derrinraw LOL 10 The oldest purpose built Orange Hall in Ireland
Above is a Lambeg Drum depicting William III Prince of Orange and the Cock of the North
         
 
Originally there would have been two 'Cherubims' one for the top of each banner pole. Alas this is the only remaining 'Cherubim' and as you can see it now decorates LOL 10 lodge room mounted on a wooden plaque.
This fife was missing for over 100 years and is made from ivory. Luckily for Derrinraw LOL 10 a local knew the fife belonged to Derrinraw LOL 10. When he returned the fife he told the W.M. the fife had been used by many locals down though the years as a means of entertainment in the surrounding area and town lands. The Fife as you can now see is displayed within a glass case and shall never leave the hall again.
The Worshipful Master's chair in Derrinraw LOL No. 10