Scotch College

Old Scotch Lodge - Not all Trivia

The Old Scotch Masonic Lodge held its annual Trivia Night in conjunction with their July meeting. About 100 Members, wives, friends and visitors formed teams to "battle" for the Trivia Champion's prize. The competition was arranged and presented by our Resident Trivia Master, John Bell ('60). After a big night of brain- teasing challenges, and many "appeals" to the Trivia Master, two teams were dead-heated. After a sudden-death final challenge ("How many 3 letter human body parts are there?" # - how many can you finding in 60 seconds !!), the Trivial Champions, led by Bruce Latimer, were established, bringing a very exciting and enjoyable night to a thrilling conclusion.

On the ceremonial side, the Lodge has had a busy program of work, with the Lodge Officers of 10 years ago, led by David Ferguson ('56), demonstrating the Fellowcraft ceremony in June; the current Officers raised Warren Peacock ('72) to a Master Mason in August; and in September, Don Badenach ('48) was welcomed into the Lodge with a First Degree ceremony.

Trivia night action at the lodge

The Lodge has had a most encouraging response from interested Old Boys to its various "open nights" during the year, which explained the objectives, functions, and activities of Freemasonry. Several Old Boys have registered their interest to join the Lodge, and are expected to be introduced early in 2004.

Stuart McArthur ('89), currently Senior Warden of the Lodge, has been elected Master-Elect for year 2004, and will be Installed in the Chair of King Solomon in a special ceremony in November 2003 by an Installation Team of "under-40s" : Stuart will be one of the youngest-ever Masters of Lodge No.396 in its nearly 80-year history. Our current Master, Graeme Weber's final night will be in October, completing a very successful and enjoyable year for the Lodge.

The Old Scotch Lodge meets on the first Thursday each month (except January) at the Camberwell Masonic Centre. All Freemasons are welcome. Interested Old Boys please contact the OSML Secretary, Bill Cameron, C/- OSCA Office; or the Development Coordinator, Bill Tingate, phone 5988 0124.

(# Answer : 10 organs)