Jewels honour for Killycoogan duo

Two members of Killycoogan ILOL No.48 have been honoured and celebrated for the length of their dedicated service to the Lodge.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Jun 2016, 11:33 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2016, 16:20 BST
Members of Killycoogan ILOL No.48 and guests with the 70 years jewels and certificates recipients. (Submitted Picture).Members of Killycoogan ILOL No.48 and guests with the 70 years jewels and certificates recipients. (Submitted Picture).
Members of Killycoogan ILOL No.48 and guests with the 70 years jewels and certificates recipients. (Submitted Picture).

Brethren and friends gathered at their hall at Blackstone Road, Portglenone, on June 10, for a truly unique event in the history of the lodge - the presentation of 70 year jewels and certificates to Bro. William Gordon and Bro William John Kyle.

A lifelong member of the Lodge having been a member in excess of 70 years, Bro. Gordon also served a number of those years as Worshipful Master. He was also a founder member of Killycoogan Accordion Band and also a member of the band.

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Over the years Bro Gordon has been joined in the Lodge by his son and two grandsons.

Killycoogan ILOL No 48 member Bro Gordon with his family at the special presentation event on June 10. (Submitted Picture).Killycoogan ILOL No 48 member Bro Gordon with his family at the special presentation event on June 10. (Submitted Picture).
Killycoogan ILOL No 48 member Bro Gordon with his family at the special presentation event on June 10. (Submitted Picture).

Fellow recipient, Bro William John Kyle, a native of the area, has also been a member of No 48 for in excess of 70 years.

Although spending most of his working life Scotland Bro Kyle could be relied upon to return to the area annually for the July Lodge meeting and to take part in the July 12 parade.

At the presentation event, Killycoogan Accordion Band provided music and all present were served supper by the ladies, after which PIGM Wor. Bro. Cyril Glass spoke highly of the two very special guests.

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He then called upon Wor Bro David Johnston CGM and Wor Bro Alan McLean PIGM to present Bro Kyle with His Jewel and Certificate.

Bro Kyle of Killycoogan ILOL No 48. pictured with his family at the special presentation night. (Submitted Picture)Bro Kyle of Killycoogan ILOL No 48. pictured with his family at the special presentation night. (Submitted Picture)
Bro Kyle of Killycoogan ILOL No 48. pictured with his family at the special presentation night. (Submitted Picture)

Bro Glass accompanied by Bro Johnston then presented Bro Gordon with his Jewel and Certificate.

The memorable evening came to a close with a few songs by Bro Ivan Glass and also from Bro Johnston and his wife, accompanied by Elizabeth Wilson.