The Lodge's monthly meetings had an element of secrecy: members wore regalia and followed a simple ritual. The organisation's political influence was focused on the election of Protestant politicians and mainstream Protestant issues like temperance, Sabbatarianism, and opposition to state aid to sectarian schools.
Lodge spokesmen were particularly opposed to any extension of Catholic influence, particularly that of Archbishop Mannix. Membership began to decline after World War I. The Lodge was never a Friendly Society but it does assist members in need. A small membership now maintains several aged care facilities and aims to support and defend the Protestant religions, a Protestant sovereign and the nation's laws.
Resources Entry. However, it was not recognized as an auxiliary order until The men's and women's societies now meet at the same time and location, and both support the Orange Home. The records of the Orange Hall Association consist of an incomplete series of correspondence pertaining to functions and maintenance of the building. Other materials in the collection include records for the hall from , and books outlining the rituals and practices of the Loyal Orange Institution.
The records were donated to the Balch Institute in by Mr. George A. Protestant and unionist areas decorate their streets with flags and bunting, and occasionally, kerbstones are painted red, white, and blue as a tribute to the Union Flag.
The night before The Twelfth is traditionally marked by bonfires, with different communities competing to see who can build the biggest, with some reaching over feet Unfortunately, The Twelfth is not always a peaceful time. Aside from the safety concerns caused by The Eleventh Night bonfires, people also often burn Irish flags during this event, along with effigies of Irish nationalist politicians.
Catholic and nationalist citizens see this as inflammatory, often disapproving of the bonfires and marches. Orange parades will also often pass through nationalist areas on their marches, and violence is not unheard of. As a result, there is a continued police presence at Twelfth celebrations across the country.
However, in recent years, there has been an effort to present The Twelfth as a family-friendly event and tourist attraction. The Twelfth of was the most peaceful in many years, and we can only hope that these attempts to make peace are paying off.
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