Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Newsletter. Feb 2014

United Grand Lodge of Antient & Accepted Free Masons of Victoria

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge

Newsletter

No 6. FEBRUARY 6, 2014

‘BUCKLEY NIGHT’

■ Tonight sees the first of our annual ‘Buckley Night’ events, commemorating the work of School and Lodge founder, the Rev. Sydney Buckley.

It was in February 1915 (99 years ago) that Buckley became Headmaster of St James Grammar School (renamed Ivanhoe Grammar School in 1920). Some 14 pupils attended.

It was on the first Tuesday of July 1946 that Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge was consecrated, with Buckley as Chaplain, and his brother, Harry Buckley, as the Lodge’s first Master.

Our next Buckley Night is due to be held in February 2015, coinciding with the School Centenary. Tonight’s speakers are Distinguished Bros. Max Fraser, John Knorr, Michael Holloway, John Harper and David Waugh.

● Rev. Sydney Buckley

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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Best wishes Geoff ■ About suffering a fall late last year, we send ongoing good wishes to Wor. Bro. Geoff Vardon, whose wife has been admitted to care, we hear.

Good luck Howard 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 Secretary Bro Ash Long, MM Phone: 9439 927 ash@long.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.

■ Wor. Bro. Howard Purcell is due to be admitted to hospital on Wednesday (Feb. 12) for a knee operation. He expects that the recovery time may be about six weeks, and that he will miss the March meeting.

Thanks Heather Low ■ One of the Lodge widows, Heather Low, sent a lovely letter, and appreciates being sent a copy of this Newsletter every month. She enclosed a $20 donation to assist with postage.

Her late husband, Gordon Low, was a member of the Lodge. Her son, Charles (‘Chippy’) was a contemporary at IGS with our Secretary (Class of 74).

Heather, who writes frequently for the Ivanhoe Girls’ ‘Old Girls’ GAB particularly enjoys our pieces on School and Lodge founder, the Rev. Sydney Buckley.

Thanks Damian ■ ‘Well done’ to Bro. Damian Byrne who has been co-ordinating the planting of a big Weeping Lily-Pilly at the Mount Waverley home of Lodge widow, Enid Dodemaide. Michael Holloway, Charlie Freedman and Max Fraser have also volunteered their time.

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COBBER’S LIFE OF SERVICE

■ Sydney Leonard Buckley was born at Rutherglen in northeastern Victoria on September 8, 1882. He was the fourth son of a family of six boys and four girls.

On completing his schooling at Hawthorn College, he returned to Rutherglen where he joined the staff of the local branch of the State Savings Bank as its first junior clerk at a salary of £20 per annum.

It was during his employment with the Bank in Melbourne that Buckley first became interested in social work.

Ultimately he decided he would seek to enter the Ministry of the Anglican Church.

After taking his Arts Degree, Buckley set to work to obtain his Licentiate of Theology.

He took his Diploma in 1910 and was ordained at St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne, in the same year.

Buckley began his ministry in 1910 as curate of St Thomas's Church, Essendon. He was later sent to Ivanhoe, where he

commenced the St James Grammar School in 1915.

It became the instition that we know, 99 years later, as Ivanhoe Grammar School.

In an article from Hoe, published by the Old

Ivanhoe Grammarians in 1964, a special article paid tribute to Buckley’s 33 years as Headmaster, over 49 years of service at Ivanhoe. “Some two thousand boys passed through his hands.”

Turn to Page 4

● The Age, Mar. 11, 1964 (50 years ago)

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Sydney Leonard Buckley ● From Page 3 We thank RWor. Bro. Geoffrey Davey for providing the article, along with others including Sydney Buckley’s essay, What I Know About Boys.

The Hoe tribute from 50 years ago spoke of Buckley guiding the School through the difficult days of the Depression, developing an institution “throbbing with life”.

Sydney Buckley enlisted in the First AIF in 1917, serving as Chaplain on the troopship Ballarat, and with the 66th, 49th and 21st Battalions.

“On his return, in 1919, he decided with the approval of the Archbishop of Melbourne, to devote himself entirely to the school and it was due to his tremendous energy and sense of dedication that its present beautiful property was acquired and the school itself became firmly established as a leading secondary school for boys.”

In 1927, he married Sister Evelyn Flett, matron of the boarding house.

Their daughter Mary was born.

Hoe remarked: “Mr Buckley was a man of vision and of the highest integrity. As a schoolmaster, he was interested primarily in the development of character and the ideal of service to the community.

“Indeed his inspiration was communicated to his boys by precept and example, right from the early days; this was his dedicated life’s work ...”

Sydney Buckley, and some of his brothers, were members of the Eagle-

mont Lodge, which met at the Ivalda Masonic Temple. There were plans to form an Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge in 1939, but the outbreak of World War II interrupted.

The consecration of Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge took place on Tuesday night, July 2, 1946, at Ivalda.

Up to 150 Masons attended on that night. Buckley’s brother, Harry, was our first Master. ‘Cobber’ (Sydney) was Chaplain for many years. His name consistently appears as proposer or seconder for many of the Lodge’s candidates in those early years.

The editorial writer of The Ivanarian magazine in 1947, writing about Cobber’s imminent retirement, said it this way: “Even the youngest amongst us have been unable to help liking the informal kindly advances of the bronzed old warrior who patted them on the head at morning assembly or during his frequent visits to the Prep. playground.

“As the years pass, that liking grows into a tremendous respect for a truly great man. It is said that willingness to serve is a mark of true greatness.

“If this is so, then our Head must be ranked among the greatest, for truly has he served God and his country.

“There are few fields of national service greater than educating its youth, and countless boys can testify tro the willing service, help and friendship tendered to them by their Headmaster.”

Bro. Sydney Buckley passed to the Grand Lodge Above on March 9, 1964.

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What’s On February 2014

WAYNE’S CHARITY RIDE

■ Our own Wor. Bro. Wayne Motton is about to undertake a charity bike ride in Vietnam, from February 21-March 2, to raise funds for the Epworth Hospital.

Wayne helped raise funds last year by cycling from Bangkok to Koh Samui.

This year’s challenge is from Qui Nhon to Danang, with 25 riders (about 15 of them open heart surgery survivors) to be supported by doctors, nurses and families.

The participants are eager to prove to the world that they are healthy and ready to get on with life!

Wayne says his life was saved by the Epworth four years ago. Participants in the cycle ride cover all their own costs. The money raised goes to the Cardiac Support Services at the Epwrth Hospital.

This ensures the survival of the 'Heart Smart Program' by employing a full-time nurse and buying equipment for the Cardiac wards.

They save lives with their great work and get people 'back in the bike' of life.

If you are able to give any amount towards this cause, please do so by

● Wor. Bro. Wayne Motton clicking on this link: https://epworthcycle-challenge-2014.everydayhero. com/au/mr-wayne-motton ■ Four years ago, Wayne had a triple by-pass, a vein grant around an Aortic Valve replacement, and then 12 days later a Pace Maker to control some irregular beats as a result of the sevenhour long operation.

Complications meant a second operation. The ‘Heart Start Program’ encouraged Wayne to re-commence his active program of activities.

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Pages From The Past â– From The Victorian Craftsman, August 1917 DECISIONS It appears to be the practice in America for the Grand Master to reply to questions through the columns of the Masonic press.

From an exchange we cull the following: Question: Who should pay for the liquors at a Masonic banquet?

Answer: It is contrary to Masonic principles to furnish intoxicating liquors at a banquet given by a Lodge and paid for with Lodge funds.

Question: Is it legal to kill a brother Mason who has committed a Masonic offence?

Answer: Unlawful killing is a Masonic offence, whether the one killed was a Mason or not.

Question: Is smoking in a Lodge illegal?

Answer: Smoking is improper.

The use of intoxicating liquors at the supper table in America and Canada has been prohibited by law.

The Home Journal says that the attendance at meetings has not fallen off as predicted.

At a lecture delivered the other evening a brother with great snoring ability dropped off to sleep a few minutes before the lecturer commenced, and only awoke at the applause on its conclusion. He had travelled from a distant suburb to be present, and returned deep in thought, not over the lecture, but at what he had missed. We were informed that he is an ardent churchman.

- Thanks to Jim Spreadborough

February 2014 Date Mon, Feb. 3 Tue., Feb. 4 Wed., Feb. 5 Thu. Feb. 6

Fri., Feb. 7 Mon, Feb. 10 Tue., Feb. 11 Wed., Feb. 12 Thu., Feb. 13 Fri., Feb. 14 Sat., Feb. 15 Tue., Feb. 18 Thu., fEB. 20 Fri., Feb. 21 Sat., Feb. 22 Mon., Feb. 24 Tue., Feb. 25 Wed., Feb. 26 Thu., Feb. 27

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

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Work First degree / casual dress/ bring passports Talk in Lodge Second degree Working the first degree ‘Buckley Night’ to honour the Lodge founder Ballot / Visit from Chapter Open & close / Wood chopping demo' / BBQ Installation (District Team) Floor work for a double first degree Talk in Lodge First degree (double) Scottish first degree demonstration Third degree (double) Second degree First degree Installation (Tyle at 6pm) First degree (double) First degree Talk in Lodge To be advised Third degree 50 year jewel to MWBro. Werner PGM Ballot / Present 50 year jewel Ballot / Presentation of GL certificate Third degree First degree / Presentation of 65 year jewel Talk in Lodge To be advised Work in the first degree No meeting this month

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DISTRICT NEWS ■ We thank District Co-Ordinator Peter Harris for passing on these items of District news.

Masonic Education ■ The Northern District has recently received acceptance of an invitation that was extended to the Grand Lodge Exemplification Team to visit the Brunswick North Masonic Centre on Saturday, May 31.

A Ceremonial Workshop will be conducted for Deacons and Directors of Ceremonies.

The program that has been proposed will include a morning session of 'hands-on' training for Deacons, followed in the afternoon by a similar session specifically for DC's.

Any Brethren who are 'new' to these roles or those who might be contemplating taking on these important positions, will benefit greatly from attending these workshops.

Details about reservations and costs etc., will be forthcoming.

Mumbers will be limited to 20 per session.

District Education Officer Jim Tulk is still contemplating when might be a suitable time to conduct another Information Workshop for Lodge Education Officers and prospective MAP presenters.

Cottage By The Sea ■ Information was sent to all Lodge Secretaries late last year about the decision made to conduct another Charity Project in the Northern District in 2014.

The recipient of our fundraising efforts, is to be Cottage By The Sea. Our Lodge is invited to support this cause. WBro Steve Cusack PGStdB ADCo has agreed to administer the Project.

Our Lodge is being asked to make a decision over the next month about a possible donation.

The District’s preparation of an application to be made to the Board of Benevolence will commence once there is an indication of what amount of funds have been collected. Cheques should be sent to Steve Cusack before the end of June.

Strategy Plan ■ Work is continuing on the draft Northern District Strategic Plan.

If you wish to make a contribution to help achieve the Strategic Objectives, let your Assistant - District CoOrdinator or Panel Representative know of your particular interest.

Should you want to review our progress to date, a copy of the draft plan is available.

Peter Harris can be contacted at: pgharris.116@gmail.com

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VALE BRO. BILL LYON

■ We regret to advise of the passing of our late Brother, Bill Lyon.

William Alexander Lyon was a member of this Lodge; at age 20, then listed as a salesman, he was initiated on September 7, 1951.

Bill was proposed by Bro. Graham 'Hacker' Hawke Jnr, and his seconder was Bro. Bill. Dodemaide.

Bill remained a member of the Lodge until his resignation in 1967. He continued his interest in its affairs, and had a deep appreciation of its brotherhood.

As the long-time Honorary School Archivist, he kept abreast with Lodge doings, and during the past year (during his illness) he received the monthly Lodge Newsletter.

Bill Lyon was a son of Hector and Stella Lyon, and was Captain of Ivanhoe Grammar School in 1949. He was an accomplished athlete, and was one of the strong founder members of the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Football Club in the 1960s. He was last year named as a Legend of that Club.

'Blue', as he was affectionately known, had a love of local and school history. He was a member of the teaching staff of both the Junior School and Senior School.

My brother, Greg Long, wrote these beautiful words of tribute this week: "Dad had said that if I accepted the offer I was going to a school where there were lots richer than our family.

Would I surrender a playing field of

gravel for an oval of grass? Would I surrender the dubious joy of sharing of papier mache clay with Fred S for an unknown quest into the world of learning in the leafy suburbs so far from the flats of my working class domain?

Would I be prepared to wear a brown cap as I walked home from the terminus?

I have often, in later years, reflected upon my stupidity and its links with destiny. I said yes.

Thus it was almost 50 years ago and he was my teacher in my new school.

He appeared fearsome. Big, strong, obviously intelligent, a sportsman of note in his prime.

I found not only a man of wisdom, but of patience, true tolerance, virtue, skill and substance.

I was ‘Greg, The Black’; my friend ‘Greg, The Red’.

There are many memories of that year. Most of them were of ‘disastrous failures’ or ‘ sources of embarassment’ for me. Never was there an uncharitable word from that man, however.

In that final year of Primary School James was dux, cousin Don second and the new boy ‘Greg The Black’ third in the academic prize much to the surprise of the establishment and to the delight of his parents.

I wonder whether Bill Lyon knew how much his being meant to this one soul. Probably he knows now. Thanks Sir, Thanks Mr Lyon. Do rest in peace.

I will (with God's grace) see you again, Sir ... Mr Lyon.”

- A.L.

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Early ANZAC reunion ■ Wor. Bro. Alan Mitchell, Secretary of The Army Lodge No 478, asks us to note the early date of March 29 for the Combined Lodges ANZAC Reunion.

The notice is contained in that Lodge’s newsletter, Dinkum Oil, which takes its name from a newsletter distributed on Gallipoli during June and July 1915, generally among the 1st Division.

Passing of Brother ■ On January 5 we received the sad news of the passing of Wor. Bro. Don Austin PJGD who had been battling serious illness for some time.

Thoughts are with Don's wife Tricia, his sons Jamie and Stephen, the members of Don's family, and the WM and members of The Plenty Valley Lodge No 703.

News from Yea ■ We thank Wor. Bro. Stuart Dale, Secretary of Duke of Clarence Lodge, Yea, for his ongoing forwarding of that Lodge’s Summons.

Ivanhoe Grammar School was evacuated to Yea during World War II and has ongoing connections with a number of local families (including the Purcells).

‘Double First’

Memories of ‘Blue’ ■ Geoffrey Davey notes his memories of Bill Lyon (see Pages 9 and 11): “He and I started the ‘Hoe in 1955, with art-work by Noel Watson during paste-up.

“The first edition typed by my wifely nurse on her dining room table. Some years later, after a good run, and the school was upgrading its old boy connection professionally, the voluntary input alone had become passé; hence, it was subsumed within a school mag “Our relationships commenced some years earlier, when he was Secretary and I was Treasurer – for a while we more or less ran the Old Boys between us “Obviously, we both were very IGScentric – still very young and not long out of school.”

Good Friday Appeal ■ Peter Harris has passed on details of the Freemasons Victoria involvement with the Good Friday Appeal (April 18) for the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Damian Byrne and Rahim Samat have indicated their desire for the morning shift. Michael Holloway (and Simon Browning) would probably prefer the afternoon shift.

Other Lodge members are welcome to volunteer their services. Please speak with the Director of Ceremonies.

■ The Lord Northcote Lodge No.191 Sincere thanks meeting to be held at Ivalda on: Tuesday, February 11, commencing at 7:30 ■ The Secretary (Bro. Ash Long) pm, will c omprise a Double First De- thanks the many Brethren who made gree. contact during his hospitalisation.

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Memorial Service ■ A memorial service for our late Brother, Bill Lyon, will be held at the School Chapel, The Ridgeway, Ivanhoe, at 4pm on Friday week, February 14.

Bill gave 72 years of service to the Ivanhoe Grammar School family. Our sincere condolences to Brenda and the family.

Photograph time ■ Junior Warden Bro. Stephen Carpenter has been in contact with Brethren of the Perfect Ashlar #12, “Territorial Lodge” Bisbee, Arizona: WM Ward De Splinter and PM Frank Belluardo.

Stephen asked for a few moments at the beginning of this month’s meeting, so that he could take a photograph of the Lodge Officers in Regalia in the Lodge Meeting room and send these to Frank, their lodge Editor-in-Chief?

Jewel for Vaughan ■ The Diamond Valley Lodge will be presenting MWBro Vaughan Werner PGM with his 50 Year Jewel on Friday, February 21 (7.30pm tyle).

WM RWBro Graham Pitcher are extending an invitation to us to join them. Please confirm attendance to Wor Bro Des McQueen on 9435 4208 or email him at bonview@tpg.com.au The invitation came from Bro Simon Genovese MM, Secretary of The Diamond Valley Lodge.

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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2014 Calendar 2014 ■ Thursday, February 6. 7.30pm.

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

Ivalda Temple Trust Meeting.

■ Monday, February 10. 7pm. Ivalda Lodge of Instruction. Double First Degree. Ivalda Temple.

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

■ Thursday, February 27. 6pm. Invitation to attend Melbourne High School Lodge No 759. Initiation of Richard Mark Wartho. Meeting at: Melbourne High School, Forest Hill, South Yarra. Dinner Charge: $25. Book

by Mon., Feb. 24. mhs759@icitapub. com ■ Monday, March 3. 7,30pm. MAP2 for Damian Byrne, Travers Gascoigne.

■ Thursday, March 6. 7.30pm. 739th Regular Meeting. Third Degree Ceremony for Bro. Damian Byrne.

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

■ Thursday, March 20. 6pm.

Quarterlv Communication. 7.30pm: Grans Installation.

■ Friday, March 21. 9.30am: Ladies Breakfast. 3pm: Delegates Reception.

6pm: Shabbat Service. 7.30pm: Kiddush (Buffet)

■ Saturday, March 22. 6.30pm for 7pm. Grand Banquet (folowed by Farewell Luncheon at 12.30pm Sunday) ■ 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 February 6, 2014.