Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Newsletter. Nov. 2013

United Grand Lodge of Antient & Accepted Free Masons of Victoria

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge

Newsletter No 4. NOVEMBER 7, 2013

CHRISTMAS ROAST TIME

■ The Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge 8th annual Christmas Roast will be hosted by the Holloway family on Sunday afternoon, November 24.

Mary, Janis and Michael Holloway are extending an invitation to the Lodge family for this popular function.

The event commences at approximately 11.30am at the Holloway home: 55 French Rd, Greenvale (178 K7).

● The late Peter Holloway

● VWor. Bro. Wayne Smith with Wor. Bro. Michael Holloway There is a special welcome to Lodge widows, friends and former members to attend this informal celebration.

Starters: Nibbles and dips.

Main Course: Roast beef and gravy, roast vegetables, cold chicken and salad. ● More details on Page 4

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge is affilated with the the United Grand Lodge of Antient and Accepted Free Masons of Victoria (Freemasons Victoria) The website - www.freemasonsvic.net.au - includes a comprehensive members’ area, and online shop.

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Geoff’s 50-year jewel

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge No 584 Consecrated: July 2, 1946 Meets First Thursday of each month (except January) at Ivalda Masonic Temple 40 Salisbury Ave, Ivanhoe Temple Phone: 9499 1142 Post: PO Box 91, Ivanhoe, 3079 E-Mail: ash@long.com.au

● Geoff Brown with the late Wor. Bro. Bill Dodemaide ■ Wor. Bro. Geoff Brown will be presented with his 50-year jewel at our December meeting.

Geoff joined the Banyule Lodge in 1963. He served as a Master in 1979 and 1999, and received Grand Lodge honours in 1987 and 1997.

Worshipful Master RWorBro Geoffrey Davey PJGW Phone: 9817 6349 zythum@alphalink.com.au Almoner Brethren, who are aware of the sickness or distress of a Member of the Lodge or the Widow of a late Member of the Lodge, are asked to inform the Almoner, VWBro John Knorr, 9804 0305.

The Mission of Freemasonry is to promote a way of life that binds likeminded men in a worldwide brotherhood that transcends all religious, ethnic, cultural, social and educational differences by teaching the Principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.

● Geoff cuts the cake at our 584th Lodge meeting (1999).

WBro. Graeme Hawke looks on

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CONGRATULATIONS SCOTTIE

● Flashback: Wor. Bro. Max Fraser with Bro. Scott Bales after his initation to Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge earlier this year, with Scott’s grandfather, our Treasurer, Wor. Bro. Neville Emerson.

■ Congratulations to Bro. Scott Bales The December meeting sees the whose Passing was scheduled for Passing scheduled for Bro. Travers tonight’s meeting of Ivanhoe Gram- Gascoigne, who is making good recovmarians Lodge. ery from his injuries sustained over the Scott flew in from Singapore this past month in a motor-cycle accident. past week, to undergo his Masonic Advancement Program (MAP), with Plans for 2015 special thanks to District Education ■ Plans are already underway for the Officer, Wor. Bro. Jim Tulk.

Scott has been mentored in Lodge’s participation in the Ivanhoe Singapore by Wor. Bro. Darren Grammar School centenary celebraDesker of St George Lodge. He has tions in 2015. We will be hosting the attended a number of initiation ceremo- Combined Schools Meeting in May 2015. More on Page 9. nies since his own.

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Toys For Tots ■ Members of Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge will again participate in the Toys For Tots campaign in December.

Members are asked to bring a wrapped gift, suitable for a boy or girl, to the December meeting. Please label whether the gift is for a boy or a girl.

Wor. Bro. Max Fraser will deliver the toys to the charity’s headquarters on Friday, December 6.

Master’s Visits ■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Worshipful Master RWor. Bro. Geoffrey Davey has maintained a busy visiting schedule, including these meetings in early October: ■ Oct. 9. Fairfield. Installation of Wor. Bro. Cameron Willoughby.

■ Oct. 12. Northcote. Installation of Wor. Bro. Mick Jeremic.

■ Oct. 15. Brunswick. Wor. Bro. Graeme Hay. First degree.

■ Oct.17. Samaritan. Wor. Bro. Eddie Hutchinson. ‘Moon landing’.

■ Oct. 18. Diamond Valley. Installation of Wor. Bro. Graham Pitcher.

■ Oct. 19. Vietnam Veterans. Wor. Bro. John Gibbs. ‘Hiramic Legend’.

■ Oct. 22. Admiral Collingwood.

Wor. Bro. ‘Chocka’ Hardwick. First degree.

All Lodge letters ■ Please send to PO Box 91, Ivanhoe, 3079. ash@long.com.au

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Christmas Roast ■ The Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge ‘Annual Traditional Sunday Roast Dinner’ will also include desserts and cheese platters.

Tea and coffee will be available all day. Please bring your own deck chairs and alcohol.

Cost is $25 per person, although there is no charge for our widows or the family member/friend who accompanies them.

Please RSVP to Michael Holloway

by Wednesday, November 20. Phone 9390 2191, or mobile 0413 423 160. intrepid@alphalink.com.au

Bogus fundraising ■ There is currently an email circulating purporting to be from a NSW member of the Craft, “Alan Gale”.

He is soliciting a donation of $50 towards the recent NSW bushfire events.

There is no lodge number of name attached to the original email and (perhaps unfortunately for him) it was sent to a Lodge secretary here who is a former Police officer and Unanimity Club member.

Investigations reveal NO support for this appeal from either NSW or Vic Grand Lodges. The email is appearing in a number of different forms with different names being used. It asks for money to be either sent by cheque to a private post office box in South Sydney or, preferably, by direct deposit to an account allegedly linked to a Facebook page.

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What’s On November 2013

OUR ‘BUCKLEY NIGHT’

■ In February, our Lodge will hold its first ‘Buckley Night’, which aims to salute the Rev. Sydney Buckley, the founder of the School and Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge.

Buckley “invented” St James Grammar School in 1915. The name change to Ivanhoe Grammar School took place in 1920.

Buckley aimed to start the Lodge in 1939, but this was delayed until 1946 (because of World War II). His brother, Harry Buckley, was first Master.

Syd Buckley was our Lodge Chaplain for decades.

At tonight’s meeting (Nov. 7), members will be asked to help compile a list of ‘Ivanarians’ (Old Boys, Fathers of students, etc) who are already Freemasons, and who may consider a second Lodge membership with ‘584’.

The original school history, What Matter I, penned by John B Harper, in 1965, recalled: “"The first time I met Sydney Buckley was on a summer evening at the beginning of 1922.

“My father had decided to enrol me at Ivanhoe Grammar School and had taken me with him to meet the Head-

● Rev. Sydney Buckley at the time of his retirement, 1947 master. In those days, before the Darebin railway station had been built, the nearest railway station to the School was Ivanhoe and the main entrance to the School was from Lower Heidelberg Road. ● Turn To Page 8

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Taking the first step ■ RWor Bro. Bill Wilkinson, of the Brunswick United Lodge, tells of Bro Gurpal Singh take the first step in his journey in Freemasonry.

“Bro Singh is a Sikh and therefore wore his turban at all times (a fine contribution to the evening).

“The ceremonial was of quality with the charges being delivered with emphasis and meaning.

“The speeches were well received and appreciated with Bro Singh (a lawyer) responding to the toast to himself with dignity and humour.

“The candelabra and subdued lighting in the South added to the atmosphere of the evening.”

Move to Echuca ■ WBro Nick LeRay-Meyer, Secretary of theVietnam Veterans Memorial Lodge, says their traditional 'away' meeting will be held at Echuca Masonic Centre, 426 High St, Echuca on Saturday, November 16 at 7.30pm.

Towards the conclusion of the meeting, non-Freemasons will be admitted, and a Long Tan Ceremony will take place.

Absent Brethren ■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge is re-introducing a Toast to Absent Brethren at its monthly meetings.

A feature of the November and December ‘Souths’ will be Prosper The Art, and candidate responses.

November 20 Date Fri., Nov. 1 Wed., Nov. 6 Wed., Nov. 6 Wed., Nov. 6 Thu. Nov. 7 Thu., Nov. 7 Thu., Nov. 7 Fri., Nov. 8 Mon. Nov. 11 Mon. Nov. 11 Tue., Nov. 12 Tue., Nov. 12 Wed., Nov. 13 Thu., Nov. 14 Thu., Nov. 14 Fri., Nov. 15 Fri., Nov. 15 Sat., Nov. 16 Tue., Nov. 19 Tue., Nov. 19 Thu., Nov. 21 Thu., Nov. 21 Sat., Nov. 23 Mon., Nov. 25 Tue., Nov. 26 Tue., Nov. 26 Wed., Nov. 27 Thu., Nov. 28 Thu., Nov. 28 Fri., Nov. 29

Lodge Civil Service Whittlesea Watsonia Daylight Melton L.O.I Ivanhoe Grammarians Killara Macedon Ranges Sunbury M.A.P Ivalda L.O.I Pascoe Vale Daylight Lord Northcote Fairfield Antient York Gisborne Army Lodge Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Brunswick United Elrona Samaritan Daylight Albert Victor Plenty Valley Aquila Admiral Collingwood Orana Weston Street United Centenary L.O.I Revival Metropolis

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Work Closed meeting Installation Talk: ‘Mozart's place in our Freemasonry’ Working tools/vouching for visitors/charges Second degree Second degree Vacant chair/talk in South on ANZAC Frigates Vacant chair/Talk in Lodge First degree/casual dress/bring passports Wardens and Deacons movements/Full close Second degree/Present 65 year jewel Talk on ‘Consequences of a promise’ Third degree/Vacant chair Second degree/Present 60 year jewel First degree First degree Second degree Meeting in Echuca/Long Tan Ceremony Vacant chair ceremony/Open night Third degree Presentation of a 60 year jewel Talk in Lodge Third degree (double) Tyle 6.30pm Presentation of GL certificate/60 year jewel Last night/Ladies night (dining fee) Third degree Ladies night. No meeting Movements in the third degree First degree (double) Father and Son Talk in Lodge

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2 for, 2 against ■ The Victorian Lodge of Research (on Friday, October 25) held a ‘debate’ with two speakers ‘for’, and two ‘against’, on the question of “"Was English and Scottish Freemasonry prior to 1717 truly speculative?"

What is Masonry?

■ How do you answer the query "What is Freemasonry?" from a non-Freemason or prospective candidate?

We know the formal response but you may find the following a useful addition: "Freemasonry is the only organisation in society that, apart from religion, teaches morality and other wholesome principles.

“It is a way of life - among other things it reinforces; kindness in the home, honesty in business, respect for others and the law, racial acceptance, courtesy in society and fairness in all things"

Last Night ■ Wor. Bro Wayne Motton, Secretary of Admrial Collingtwood Lodge, says their Master’s ‘Last Night’ to be held on November 26 at Ivalda will include a South with a ‘Very Indian Affair’ with mild Indian food and a Bollywood dancing demonstration. Ladies are welcome.

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Rev. Sydney Buckley “It was an impressive driveway, or so it has always seemed in my memory.

“Some years afterwards it was submerged in what has become the North Oval. But at this time it swept in broad and graceful curves from the Lower Heidelberg Road up to the crest of the hill where stood Sherwood House and the block of classrooms that had not long before been built.

"To me then not quite 11 years old and accustomed only to women teachers, the prospect of meeting the Headmaster of my new school was something to fill me, if not with apprehension, at least with that peculiar anxious tension one feels before an examination or important race.

"I cannot recall what pcture my imagination had formed of the Headmaster; but whatever it may have been, it was forgotten immediately he stepped out on the balcony of Sherwood to meet us. There was a natural warmth in his greeting which dispelled reserve.

“He talked of his plans for the School and as he talked his enthusiasm became infectious. His speech was direct and incisive, his eyes - small but alert and bright - held you in their glance.

“His manner was warm and manly.

He showed us over the School Sherwood House with its imposing tower and its beautiful old balcony draped with wisteria, the stately trees and garden.

“Then, as we were leaving, he suggested we should go with him to the book room and there, to my joy, he presented me with a new school cap.”

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MASTER’S OFFICIAL VISIT

■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Worshipful Master RWor. Bro. Geoffrey Davey paid an official visit to Rod Fraser, Principal of Ivanhoe Grammar School, on October 22.

Geoffrey told of the history of the Lodge, it being consecrated in 1946, with strong links to School founder, the Rev. Sydney Buckley, who served as its Chaplain for decades.

Geoffrey explained the Lodge’s desire to be involved in the School Centenary Celebrations in 2015, with the possibility of part of the Combined Schools Meeting being held in May 2015, and an Installation scheduled for August 2015.

● Most Wor. Bro. Dr John Connell AM

● Rod Fraser, Principal of Ivanhoe Grammar School Photo: Heidelberg Leader

Geoffrey presented a cheque for the Lodge’s annual book prizes for students. He and the Principal also discussed possibilities of a Lodge gift to the School in 2015.

Geoffrey noted that 75 per cent of our membership comprises Old Boys, fathers of past/present students and masters, leaving just 25 per cent as friends or not IGS-centric.

A photo was taken which may appear later in Ivanhoe News.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Geoffrey and Rod made their way to a party to celebrate the 100th birthday of Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge honorary member, Most Wor. Dr John Connell.

John is a Life Governor of IGS, a former President of the Freemasons Hospital. He hopes to join us at our December meeting.

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News of our Brothers ■ We hear that former Ivanhoe Grammarians Bro. Ted Blythe, now a member of the Northcote Lodge, has recently had a stroke, and was admitted to Box Hill Hospital.

Best wishes Ted. ■ The November 1990 meeting of Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge welcomed a number of members from Trinity Grammarians. Tonight we hope to hear from each of RWor. Bro. Brian Austen, Wor. Bro. Vin Coles and Wor. Bro. Bruce Whitehead about Trinity Grammarians Lodge No 500.

■ One of guests of honour at the December meeting will be Wor. Bro. Eddie Hutchinson. It will be an opportunity for our Lodge to congratulate Eddie on his 10 years as Chairman of the Ivalda Masonic Temple Trust.

■ Wor. Bro. Mac McCloskey advises that approx. 12 members of the Chronometers Masters Group intend to visit our February meeting, which will be our first ‘Buckley Night’, honouring the founder of our School and Lodge, the Rev. Sydney Leonard Buckley.

■ Our condolences to Wor. Bro. Wayne Motton, Secretary of the Admiral Collingwood Lodge, an Old Ivanhoe Grammarian, on the sad loss of his mother, Nola.

■ Our own VWor. Bro John Knorr is representing Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge at tonight’s installation of Wor. Bro. Paul Daniels at Old Scotch Collegians Lodge.

● District Education Officer Wor. Bro. Jim Tulk congratulates Wor. Bro. Rahim Samat’s appointment as Lodge Education Officer

● Worshipful Master RWor Bro Geoffrey Davey congratulates Bro. Damian Byrne on his Passing at the October meeting

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Best wishes to Pete ■ All Lodge members extend best wishes to Bro. Pete Davies who is making strong recovery from a recent stroke.

Peter has had five admissions to hospital in under 12 months.

Our Worshipful Master, RWor. Bro Geoffrey Davey, made a visit to Pete at his Mill Park home last week.

Personal Pars ■ Val Jones, of the Ivanhoe Grammar School, helps us with the printing, posting and dispatch of Minutes and Summons. Val is taking some well-deserved time-off this month ... and all at Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge wish her a happy holiday time.

■ We welcome the return of Bro. Darko Kolosov, after several months’ leave.

■ Wor. Bro. Charlie Freedman is still travelling the world on business, and we anticipate his return to Lodge in December.

■ Wor. Bro. Howard Purcell, and wife Bev, are currently cruising the Pacific. We look forward to seeing Howard at the Christmas meeting.

Honour for Bill Lyon ■ Former brother, Bill Lyon, has been honoured by the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Football Club, by being named a ‘Legend’.

Others to share in this honour are Bob Stevens, Godfrey Stevens, Andy Harris and Lawrence Tutton.

Our Lodge Worshipful Master RWorBro Geoffrey Davey, PJGW Immediate Past Master WorBro Max Fraser, PM Senior Warden WorBro Charlie Freedman, PM Junior Warden Bro Stephen Carpenter, PSW Chaplain VWorBro Wayne Smith, PGIW Treasurer WorBro Neville Emerson, PM Secretary Bro Ash Long, MM Assistant Secretary WorBro LtCol David Waugh, RFD, PGStdB Director of Ceremonies WorBro Michael Holloway APM, PJGD Asst Director of Ceremonies Wor Bro Rahim Samat, PGStdB Almoner VWorBro John Knorr, PGIWkgs Senior Deacon WorBro Robin Dunstone, PM Junior Deacon Bro Simon Browning, MM Organist WorBro John Cantrill, PJGD Choir Master WorBro Geoff Vardon, PM Inner Guard WorBro Graeme Hawke, PM Stewards WorBro Maurice Golden, PM Bro Ken Woolley, MM Bro John Harper, MM Bro Ashton Woolley, MM Tyler VWorBro Frank Jenkins, PGIWkgs

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2013-2014 Calendar ■ Thursday, November 7. 12 Noon2pm. Freemasons In The East. Business Luncheon. At Nelsons Restaurant, 382 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna.

■ Thursday, November 7. 7.30pm.

736th Regular Meeting.

■ Saturday, November 9. 10am.

Ivalda Temple Trust Meeting.

■ Monday, November 18. 7.30pm.

Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Wednesday, November 27. Reunion of ‘Buckley’s Boys’. At IGS. ■ Thursday, December 5. 7.30pm.

737th Regular Meeting.

■ Wednesday, December 11. 7.30pm.

Past M asters’ Meeting. Ivalda.

■ Wednesday, December 18. 7.30pm.

Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge.

2014 ■ Monday, January 20. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Thursday, February 6. 7.30pm.

738th Regular Meeting. ‘Buckley Night’ ■ Saturday, February 8. 10am.

Ivalda Temple Trust Meeting.

■ Monday, February 17. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Monday, March 3. 7,30pm. MAP2 for Damian Byrne, Travers Gascoigne.

■ Thursday, March 6. 7.30pm. 739th Regular Meeting.

■ Monday, March 17. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Thursday, April 3. 7.30pm. 740th Regular Meeting.

■ Monday, April 7. 7.30pm. MAP3 for Damian Byrne.

■ Monday, April 21. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple. (Easter Monday holiday) ■ Thursday, May 1. 7.30pm. 741th Regular Meeting. Lecture RWBro Maurice Smith, PJGW ■ Saturday, May 10. 10am. Ivalda Temple Trust Meeting.

■ Monday, May 19. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Thursday, June 5. 7.30pm. 742th Regular Meeting. Planned to be 3rd Degree for Bro. Travers Gascogne.

■ Monday, June 16. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Thursday, July 3. 7.30pm. 743rd Regular Meeting. Master’s Last Night.

Obligation of Master-Elect.

■ Monday, July 7. 7.30pm. MAP3 for Bro. Travers Gascoigne.

■ Monday, July 21. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Thursday, August 7. 7.30pm. 744th Regular Meeting. Installation.

■ Saturday, August 9. 10am. Ivalda Temple Trust Meeting.

Published for Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge by its Secretary, Bro Ash Long. ash@long.com.au Phone: 9439 9927 November 7, 2013.