Bangor Royal Black District Chapter No.13

Instituted 16th June 1956

District Chapter meeting on Tuesday 18th December 2007 - Brownlow House


Right Worshipful Sir Knight David McBurney Past County Grand Master of Down receiving his Past Master's collarette and apron from the Sovereign Grand Master Most Worshipful Sir Knight William J Logan MBE on the occasion of the Sir Knights from Bangor visiting Brownlow House for their Quarterly District Chapter meeting. Looking on are Sir Knights George Alcorn, John Tener, Sam Mellon, Sam Parke, Wesley Parke and Paul Cummings



Most Worshipful Sir Knight William J Logan MBE with two young members, Sir Knight Stephen Speers (RBP 784) & Sir Knight Wesley Wightman (RBP 1104)





Most Worshipful Sir Knight William J Logan MBE with Right Worshipful Sir Knight David McBurney, Worshipful Sir Knight David Henserson Worshipful District Master, and Worshipful Sir Knight Mark Angus Worshipful Master of Olive Leaf RBP 542.





This is a photograph of a Leaflet published on Saturday 29th August 1931 which was shown to the members by Most Worshipful Sir Knight William J Logan MBE. The original is retained in Brownlow House.





Last Saturday Parade 25th August 2007


Sir Knights, Bandsmen and Women, and family members gather at Hamilton Road before the parade on the Last Saturday along with the Rolls Royce which was used to convey our older members.





Church Service Parade to Bangor Free Presbyterian Church on Sunday 19th August 2007





7-A-Side Football Competition Saturday 18th August 2007


The day started off with the Sir Knights from Bangor preparing for the visting teams. The weather could not have been worse, however with the gazebo and Barbecue operational all the players were prepared for anything; or were they! With the nets in place the teams took to the field and as you can see the water kept rising as the day progressed. However the intrepid members from Bangor just kept going and in the end were well rewarded for their efforts and received the trophy from the County Grand Master. Congratulations to the winners and a BIG Thankyou to the other teams who participated and we hope that we will have an opportunity of defending the title next year.






Civic Reception 23rd November 2006


The Worshipful District Master Sir Knight David Henderson receiving a plaque from the Mayor of North Down, Councillor Alan Leslie when the Sir Knights of Bangor were honoured with a Civic Reception at Bangor Castle.




Sir Knights with their families and friends enjoying the hospitality at the Civic Reception.



Sir Knight David Speers with sons David and Stephen.



Sir Knight Terry Coey with his son Sir Knight Neal Coey.



A happy couple, Sir Knight William Ward with his wife Jennifer



Three members from Ballykeel RBP 784 admiring the plaque presented by the Mayor.
Left to Right: Sir Knights Ian Pearson, Richard Pearson & Paul Cummings




Golden Jubilee Banquet 10th November 2006



The Worshipful District Master with a few of his guests.




Worshipful Sir Knight William Harris receiving his 50 year service medal from the Sovereign Grand Master.



Worshipful Sir Knight Ferris Rowan receiving his 30 year service medal from the Sovereign Grand Master.



The Worshipful District Master with family and friends.




Worshipful Sir Knight Eric Capes receiving his 40 year service medal from the Sovereign Grand Master.



Sir Knight David Gore receiving on behalf of his brother Sir Knight Alan Gore, now living in Las Vegas USA, his 20 year service medal from the Sovereign Grand Master.




Worshipful Sir Knight Ted Slinger receiving his 30 year service medal from the Sovereign Grand Master.



Worshipful Sir Knight Jim Gore receiving his 25 year service medal from the Sovereign Grand Master.




Sir Knight David Gore with his wife Nichola.




Four members from RBP 1104 proudly displaying their long service medals.




Last Saturday Parade 26th August 2006.


District Officers prior to leaving for Saintfield.
From Left to Right; Treasurer: Sir Knight Ferris Rowan, Chaplain: Sir Knight Gavin McCullough, Worshipful District Master: Sir Knight David Henderson, Deputy District Master: Sir Knight Eric Turkington, & Registrar: Sir Knight Trevor McBurney.




Members of RBP 542 receiving last minute instructions from the Worshipful Master before leaving for Saintfield.





Members of RBP 1104 stepping out on their way to Saintfield.





Members of RBP 784 with their banner on their way to Saintfield.





Members of Kirkistown Pipe Band resplendent in their uniforms enjoying the occasion.





Golden Jubilee Thanksgiving & Dedication Service on Sunday 20th August 2006.




Previous Years Photographs


These photographs are from the years prior to 2006 and they feature some Sir Knights who sadly, are no longer with us.
I hope you enjoy them.




This tableau was located in Bangor Orange Hall and is displayed here for your enjoyment. The original which is slightly water damaged will hopefully be displayed in the Hall in the near future.

                                     


Newfoundland

This photograph of “Earl of Erne” RBP 923 was sent from Sir Knight Lloyd Kane of Cupids, Newfoundland, following a meeting on 14th April 2006 when the Red Cross Degree was conferred on three new Sir Knights.

Sir Knight Lloyd Kane is in the back row extreme left.