It made known the _modus operandi_, as Craigavon had made known the policy.

Henceforward Ulster Unionists had a definite idea of what was before them, and they had already unbounded confidence both in the sagacity and in the courage of the man who had become their leader.
The Craigavon meeting led, almost by accident as it were, to a development the importance of which was hardly foreseen at the time.
Among the processionists who passed through Captain Craig's grounds there was a contingent of Orangemen from County Tyrone who attracted general attention by their smart appearance and the orderly precision of their marching.

On inquiry it was learnt that these men had of their own accord been learning military drill.

The spirit of emulation naturally suggested to others to follow the example of the Tyrone Lodges.

It was soon followed, not by Orangemen alone, but by members of the Unionist Clubs, very many of whom belonged to no Orange Lodge.