ivanhoe grammarians lodge newsletter. july 2014

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge

NewsletterNo 11. JULY 3, 2014

United Grand Lodge of Antient & Accepted Free Masons of Victoria

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge is affilated with thethe United Grand Lodge of Antient and AcceptedFree Masons of Victoria (Freemasons Victoria)

The website - www.freemasonsvic.net.au - includesa comprehensive members’ area, and online shop.

See you on Sunday■ Thanks to the hospitality of Wor.Bro. Michael Hollowauy and his fam-ily, Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge areinvited to the Winter Barbecue to beheld on Sunday (Julu 6).

The event will be held from 12.30pmat the home of Michael and JanisHolloway, 75 Rutherglen Way, TaylorsLakes (Melway Ref: 14 B2).

Cost: Nil. BYO drinks. RSVP: Fri-day, July 5 to Michael. 9390 2191, 0413423 160.

E-mail: [email protected] Holloways will supply salad,

bread, etc.. Starters: nibbles and dips.Main course: BYO meat.

We thank Janis and Michael for theirgenerosity in sharing this home for thishappy, social occasion. ●●●●● Wor. Bro. Michael Holloway

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Newsletter: 2

Ivanhoe Grammarians LodgeNo 584

Consecrated: July 2, 1946

Meets First Thursday ofeach month (except January)

at Ivalda Masonic Temple40 Salisbury Ave, IvanhoeTemple Phone: 9499 1142

Post: PO Box 1278,Research, 3095

E-Mail: [email protected]

The Mission of Freemasonry is topromote a way of life that binds like-minded men in a worldwide brother-

hood that transcends all religious,ethnic, cultural, social and educationaldifferences by teaching the Principlesof Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.

SecretaryBro Ash Long, MMPhone: 9439 [email protected]

AlmonerBrethren, who are aware of the

sickness or distress of a Memberof the Lodge or the Widow of alate Member of the Lodge, areasked to inform the Almoner,

VWBro John Knorr, 9804 0305.

Combined Schools■ A good number of IvanhoeGramarians Lodge members made thejourney to Sandringham MasonicTemple on Tuesday, June 17.

Amongst those to attend were MaxFraser accompanied by DamianByrne, Robin Dunstone, CharlieFreedman, Graeme Hawke, MichaelHolloway, Wayne Motton, HowardPurcell and Rahim Samat.

There were a number of apologiesincluding those from distinuished Bros.Carpenter, Du Guesclin Gascoigne,Gould, Long, Thomas, RobertWoolley

The night was hosted by MountScopus and Collegians Lodge.Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge willhost the 2015 night, probably in May.

Greetings from Ray■ During the past month we have heardfrom Wor. Bro. Ray Thomas, whowrites: “I am at present in Taiwan andwill probably remain here for anothermonth or two. During this time I willregularly attend Harmony Lodge inTaipei.” Ray sends his fraternal greet-ings.

John on the mend■ We hear that one of our honorarymembers, Most Wor. Bro. JohnConnell, 100, was due to return to hisEast Ivanhoe home, after a brief stay atTemplestowe. Hearty good wishesJohn. Past Master, Wor. Bro. GeoffBrown, accompanied by the School’sDirector of Development, Astrida Coo-per, make regular visits to see John.


Well done Travers■ Bro. Travers Gascoigne was raisedto the Sublime Degree of a MasterMason at the June meeting of IvanhoeGrammarians Lodge.

Travers had prepared excellently,and was congratulated by members. Apresentation was made to him in theSouth by District Co-Ordinator Wor.Bro. Ross Broad.

Travers his due to attend his MAP(Masonic Advancement Program) atPreston on Monday (July 7).

●●●●● Our Lodge’s newest MasterMason, Bro. Travers Gascoigne,following his Third Degree cer-emony, with Wor. Bro. Ross Broad,District Co-Ordinator.

Lodge finances■ Our Treasurer, Wor. Bro. NevilleEmerson, has been working busilybehind the scenes, bringing ourLodge books up to date for the endof the financial year. They now goto our Auditor, Wor. Bro. GeoffVardon, for his inspection and re-port. It is hoped that the audited ac-counts will be circulated with theSummons for the September meet-ing.

APPROVAL WON FOR INSTALLATION■ Ivanhoe Gram-marians Lodge haswon Grand Lodge ap-proval to have its instal-lation next month(Aug.) handled by theNorthern District In-stallation Team, withWor. Bro. Graham

Pitcher as InstallingMaster.

“I am pleased to ad-vise that MWBro.Hillel Benedykt,Grand Master has ap-proved the use of theNorthern DistrictsTeam to carry out your

Installation,” wroteWor. Bro. Jim Puo-hotaua, Grand Pur-suivant.

The Installation ofWor. Bro. Max Fraserwill be held at Ivaldaon Thursday, August 7.Tyle: 6.30pm.


Bon voyage John■ Best wishes to John and Rose-mary Knorr who are about to em-bark on a return journey to Europe.John, our Almoner, apologises forhis non-attendance at July-Septem-ber meetings, and sends greetingsto Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodgemembers.

Back from Italy■ Off all places to catch up, RWor.Bro. Geoffery Davey and yourSecretary met at the opening nightof Circus Oz at Birrarung Marrlast month. Geoffrey says he hasjust returned from a three-week tourof Florence.

Florence is the capital city of theItalian region of Tuscany and ofthe province of Florence. It is themost populous city in Tuscany,with approximately 370,000 inhab-itants, expanding to over 1.5 mil-lion in the metropolitan area.

Charity donation■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodgeexpects to contribute its Installa-tion Night raffle proceeds to theNorthern District nominated char-ity, Cottage By The Sea atQueenscliff.

Cottage By The Sea is a non-government, registered charity thatempowers disadvantaged childrenby supporting them in developingtheir self-esteem, health and well-being. Every child deserves a happyand a healthy life.

Is there a Doctorin the house?

■ Congratulations to Wor. Bro.Robin Dunstone who has gained hisPhD after years of study.

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodgemembers applaud Dr Dunstone, whoattended Ivanhoe Grammar School,on gaining his Doctorate.

●●●●● Wor. Bro. Dr Colin Dunstone

Emergency details■ Our Secretary is updating Lodgerecords, and wants to build a list ofwho to contact ‘in case of emer-gency’ for Lodge members.


What’s On

Christmas in JulyJuly 2014

■ The Diamond Valley Lodge will behaving a ‘Christmas In July’ at Wild-wood Restaurant and Grill, MainHurstbridge/Kinglake Rd, Hurst-bridge from 12:30pm on Sunday (July6). This coincides with our ownLodge’s winter barbecue.

Meals priced at $30 per person,RSVP: Bro Simon Genovese. Secre-tary, phone 0439 344 176.

DGM to preside■ The Army Lodge will conduct theInstallation of Bro. Alan JosephCowie, at Ivalda on Friday, July 18,at the earlier tyle time of 6.30pm.

RWor. Bro. Don Reynolds,Deputy Grand Master, will be assistedby members of the 2014 Grand Cer-emonial Team.

At United Press■ United Press Lodge now meetsat Ivalda Temple. The Installation ofVWor. Bro. Gary W. NixonPGIWkgs will take place on Satur-day, July 19. Tyle: 6.30pm.

The Ceremony will be conductedby RWor. Bro Denis Henry SGWand the 2014-15 Grand Lodge Cer-emonial Team. Admission to Banquetis strictly by registration only. Ban-quet Cost: $40 per person (two-coursedinner, beer, wine and soft drinks).

RSVP: Secretary: Wor. Bro VicLeigh, phone 9379 2939 or MasterElect VWor. Bro Gary W NixonPGIWkgs, phone 9723 7250 or 0438670 587.


Date LodgeTue., July 1 Watsonia DaylightWed., July 2 Whittlesea

Melton L.O.IThurs., July 3 Ivanhoe Grammarians

KillaraMacedon Ranges

Fri., July 4 Civil ServiceMon. July 7 M.A.P

GaribaldiTues., July 8 Pascoe Vale Daylight

Lord NorthcoteWed., July 9 FairfieldTues., July 10 Antient York

GisborneFri., July 11 SunburyMon., July 14 Ivalda L.O.I

CommerceTues., July 15 Brunswick United

ElronaThurs., July 17 Samaritan Daylight

Albert VictorFri., July 18 Army Lodge

Diamond ValleySat., July 19 Vietnam Veterans

United PressTues., July 22 Admiral Collingwood * OranaWed., July 23 Weston Street UnitedThurs., July 24 Revival

Centenary L.O.ISat., July 24 Plenty ValleyMon., July 28 AquilaTues., July 29 Metropolis

70-year jewel■ Something to look forward to inour coming Masonic year is the pre-sentation of a 70-year jewel toIvanhoe Grammarians Lodgemember, Bro. John Harper.

John was nominated to joinEaglemont Lodge in 1944 byIvanhoe Grammarians Lodgefounding Chaplain, Rev. Bro.Sydney Buckley.

God willing, the presentation isdue to take place at our October 2meeting.

July 2014 in

●●●●● Bro. John Harper

Hospital procedure■ Our Secretary, Bro. Ash Long, isback at the Austin Hospital (Repat.Campus) tomorrow (Fri.) for someminor surgery, as a follow-up to anamputation earlier this year.


Venue WorkGreensborough Talk in Lodge - Open installation in HawaiiWhittlesea First degreeMelton Work in the first degreeIvalda Master's last night / Obligate Master ElectGreensborough Installation (District Team)Romsey First degreeBrunswick Talk in Lodge - First degree tracing boardPreston Third degree / Casual dress / bring passportsBrunswick Second degree (double)Preston No meeting this monthIvalda Second degreeIvalda Masonic Naughts and CrossesPreston Installation (District Team - Tyle 6.30pm)Gisborne Full opening and closingSunbury First degreeIvalda Work in the third degree (7pm start)Brunswick First degree (Dining fee applies. Tyle 6.30pm)Brunswick Installation (Tyle 6.30pm)Greensborough Master's last night / full closingIvalda Talk in LodgeIvalda Short meeting / Ladies and friends in southIvalda InstallationDiamond Creek 50 year jewel / Talk in the south on dancingIvalda No meeting this monthIvalda Installation (Tyle 6.30pm)Ivalda Third degreeGreensborough InstallationBrunswick Talk: Cyber Warfare/ Long TanGreensborough First degree (double)Brunswick Work in the first degreeIvalda Closed meetingBrunswick Second degreeBrunswick No meeting this month

the Northern District


Victorian Lodgeof Research

■ The Victorian Lodge of Re-search No 218 hold monthly meet-ings at the Ivalda Temple on thefourth Friday (February-October) ona wide variety of Masonic subjects.

Full membership of the Lodge isopen to all Master Masons ofLodges recognised by the UnitedGrand Lodge of Victoria.

Secretary, Wor. Bro. DougGroom, advises the Lecture Pro-gram:■ Fri., July 25. Media reportage ofthe UGLV. Wor. Bro. Neil Morse.■ Fri., Aug. 22. Insights into the lifeand times of Sir William JohnCkarke, First Grand Master, UGLV.Wor. Bro. V.Rev. Fred Shade, KL,PJGD.■ Fri., Sep. 26. 1814: Consolidationand Change. Topic to be confirmed.Wor. Bro. Dr Mike Kearsley(UGLE).■ Fri., Oct. 24. ‘Building Capital:Burley Griffin Sacred Geometry andCanberra’. Wor. Bro. Nick Sakella-ropoulos.■ Fri., Nov. 28. Victorian Freema-sonry during the Great Depression.Wor. Bro. Brendan Kyne, KL.

Talk on Cyber War■ Western Street United Lodgewill be having a talk on ‘Cyber War-fare/ Long Tan’ at their meeting tobe held on Wednesday, July 23 atBrunswick.

Initiation fees rise■ Grand Lodge has advised that itsinitiation fees have risen to $400, asfrom July 1. Capitation fees have risenby $9 annually.

Online demo■ An online session about the struc-tural and operational details surround-ing proposed changes to how Freema-sons Victoria conducts its benevolenceand philanthropy was held last night(Wed.). This follows sessions held state-wide, and precedes a vote to be con-ducted at the Quarterly Communica-tion in September.

Installation RSVP■ Gregorios Lodge is extending aninvitation to attend the Installation onThursday, July 10, at Dallas Broks Cen-tre, East Melbourne.

Wor. Bro. George Zindilis goes intothe chair for 2014-15. RSVP by Friday(July 4) to Bro. Henry H Chan, Secre-tary, phone 0403 833 833. $10 for Mas-ters on the road. $55 for partners andguests (including ladies). Drinks at barprices.

Research Circle■ A talk will be presented by BroAlcides Flores Mendez at the HoldenResearch Circle Inc. meeting to be heldat 8pm tomorrow (Fri., July 4) at atCamberwell Masonic Hall, 12 Pros-pect Hill Rd, Camberwell. After clos-ing, a light supper will be provided.

www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/3436


Our 2014-15 team■ Master-Elect, Wor. Bro. MaxFraser, is gearing up for the Installa-tion to be held at our August 7 meet-ing. He was due tonight (Thurs.) to un-dertake his obligation, administered byActing Secretary, Wor. Bro. WayneMotton.

The 2014-15 team is proposed to be:Immediate Past Master. Wor. Bro.

Howard Purcell, PGStdBSenior Warden. Wor. Bro. Wayne

Motton, PGStdBJunior Warden. Bro. Stephen Car-

penterChaplain. VWor. Bro. Wayne Smith

PGIWkgsTreasurer. Wor. Bro. Neville Emer-

sonSecretary. Bro. Ash LongAssistant Secretary. Wor. Bro. Lt.

Col. David Waugh, RFD, PGStdBDirector of Ceremonies. Wor. Bro

Michael Holloway APM, PJGDAsst Director of Ceremonies. Wor.

Bro. Rahim Samat PGStdBAlmoner. VWor. Bro John Knorr,

PGIWkgsSenior Deacon. Bro. Simon Brown-

ingJunior Deacon. Wor. Bro. Graeme

HawkeOrganist. VWor. Bro John Cantrill

PGIWkgsChoir Master. Wor. Bro Geoffrey

VardonInner Guard. Wor Bro Haydn

Gregson

●●●●● Wor. Bro. Max FraserStewards. Bro. Damian Byrne. Bro.

Travers GascoigneTyler. VWor. Bro. Frank Jenkins,

PGIWkgs

Special thanks■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodgewishes to thank Val Jones for herongoing assistance.

Val works alongside DavidWaugh at the School, and is tirelesswith her efforts in helping with theadministration of the Lodge.


Harriers celebrate■ The history of the Ivanhoe Harri-ers and Ivanhoe Grammar Schoolwere intertwined when they eachformed 100 years ago.

The School’s founding Headmaster,and the Lodge’s founding Chaplain,Rev. Bro. Sydney Buckley was centralto both organisations.

Ivanhoe Harriers Athletic Club, es-tablished in 1914, has a long traditionof producing top quality athletes.

The Harriers are holding a centenaryfunction at the Town Hall, Ivanhoe(‘The Centre’) on Saturday, October11.

Old Boys’ footy■ Old Ivanhoe GrammariansFootball Club has had a tough runsince our June Lodge Newsletter waspublished.■ Round 9. OIG 8.7 (55) lost to OldHaileybury 11.8 (74), at ChelsworthPark.■ Round 10. OIG 5.7 (37) lost toMazenod 16.14 (110) at Central Re-serve Oval 2.■ Round 11. OIG 5.0 (30) lost toUniversity Blues 16.19 (115) at theUni.

There are seven matches remain-ing in the 2014 season, played at2pm on these Saturdays:■ Round 12. July 5. Old Carey. AtChelsworth Park.■ Round 13. July 19. Old Mel-burnians. At Chelsworth Park.■ Round 14. July 26. Marcellin. AtChelsworth Park■ Round 15. August 2. AJAX. Atthe Gary Smorgon Oval.■ Round 16. Fitzroy. AtChelsworth Park.■ Round 17. Caulfield Grammar-ians. At Chelsworth Park.■ Round 18. Old Haileybury. AtPrincess Park, Caulfield.

■John Elliott, Old Carey Gram-

marian and former President of theCarlton Football Club will be guestspeaker at the Old Ivanhoe Gram-marians Football Club on Saturday(July 5). Deluxe menu. Monsterraffle with more than $1000 inprizes. Bar opens at 11.30am. Lunch12 Noon-2pm. Non-members: $35.

●●●●● John Elliott will speak at theOld Ivanhoe Grammarians Foot-ball Club luncheon on Saturday(July 5). See details at left.


Our LodgeActing Master

WorBro Max Fraser, PMImmediate Past Master

RWorBro Geoffrey Davey, PJGWSenior Warden

WorBro Charlie Freedman, PMJunior Warden

Bro Stephen Carpenter, PSWChaplain

VWorBro Wayne Smith, PGIWTreasurer

WorBro Neville Emerson, PMSecretary

Bro Ash Long, MMAssistant Secretary

WorBro LtCol David Waugh,RFD, PGStdB

Director of CeremoniesWorBro Michael Holloway

APM, PJGDAsst Director of Ceremonies

Wor Bro Rahim Samat, PGStdBAlmoner

VWorBro John Knorr, PGIWkgsSenior Deacon

WorBro Robin Dunstone, PMJunior Deacon

Bro Simon Browning, MMOrganist

VWorBro John Cantrill, PGIWChoir Master

WorBro Geoff Vardon, PMInner Guard

WorBro Graeme Hawke, PMStewards

WorBro Maurice Golden, PMBro Ken Woolley, MMBro John Harper, MM

Bro Ashton Woolley, MMTyler

VWorBro Frank Jenkins, PGIWkgs

Brian’s eye ops■ Honorary member, RWor. Bro.Brian Austen, is recovering after hav-ing important eye surgery. He says henow has 20-20 surgery but cannot see!

Talks at Yea■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge hashad a long association with the Dukeof Clarence Lodge No 172 at Yea.

Members of that Lodge are holdinga closed meeting this month, with thepossibility that they may hand backtheir Warrant to Grand Lodge.

Chapel at Mernda■ An Anglican chapel from Murtoalooks likley to make its way to theIvanhoe Grammar School PlentyCanpus (Mernda) from Mitiamo, nearKerang.

We are told that the School lodgedthe successful tender to purchase theformer St Paul’s Anglican Churchbuilding. The plans include it beingtransported in three sections toMernda.

●●●●● The former St Paul’s AnglicanChurch at Mitiamo


2014■ Thursday, July 3. 7.30pm. 743rdRegular Meeting. Master’s Last Night.Obligation of Master-Elect.■ Sunday, July 6. From 12.30pm.Winter Barbecue. Winter Sunday BBQLunch. At the home of Michael andJanis Holloway, 75 Rutherglen Way,Taylors Lakes (Melway Ref: 14 B2).Cost: Nil. BYO drinks. RSVP: July 5to Michael. 9390 2191, 0413 423 160.E-mail: [email protected] Holloways will supply salad, bread,etc.. Starters: nibbles and dips. Maincourse: BYO meat.■ Monday, July 7. 7.30pm. MAP3 forBro. Travers Gascoigne.■ Monday, July 21. 7.30pm. Re-hearsal. Ivalda Temple.■ Thursday, August 7. 6.30pm. 744thRegular Meeting. Installation.■ Saturday, August 9. 10am. IvaldaTemple Trust Meeting.■ Monday, August 18. 7.30pm. Re-hearsal. Ivalda Temple.■ Thursday, September 4. 745thRegular Meeting.■ Monday, September 15. 7.30pm.Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.■ Wednesday, September 17.7.30pm. Quarterly Communication. AtGrand Lodge, East Melbourne.

2014 Calendar■ Thursday, October 2. 746th Regu-lar Meeting.■ Monday, October 20. 7.30pm. Re-hearsal. Ivalda Temple.■ Thursday, November 6. 747thRegular Meeting.■ Saturday, November 8. 10am.Ivalda Temple Trust Meeting.■ Monday, November 17. 7.30pm.Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.■ Thursday, December 4. 748thRegular Meeting.

2015■ Thursday, February 5. 749thRegular Meeting. Buckley Night.■ Thursday, March 5. 750th Regu-lar Meeting.■ Thursday, April 2. 751st RegularMeeting. May be re-scheduled as thisis the evening before Good Friday. Pos-sibly to be instead held as a joint meet-ing with Old Scotch Collegians Lodgeat Box Hill.■ Thursday, May 1. 752nd RegularMeeting. Combined Schools Meeting.Hosted by Ivanhoe Grammarians.■ Thursday, June 5. 753rd RegularMeeting.■ Thursday, July 3. 754th RegularMeeting.■ August 2015. Installation. Date tobe advised.

Published for Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge by its Secretary,Bro Ash Long. [email protected] Phone: 9439 9927

July 3, 2014.

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