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Euclid Lodge No. 65, A.F. & A.M. The Oldest Lodge In DuPage County TRESTLEBOARD Volume 4 Issue 9 October 2011 From The East - Neville Diamond - Worshipful Master "The World in union" There were people from all the first European settle- over the world who were ment in NZL and had a From New Zealand and the getting into the spirit of fearsome reputation of Rugby World Cup (RWC things. People were buying debauchery because of the 2011). I am writing this the up souvenirs representing invasion of the pirates. day before I leave New Zea- their own countries and Driving back from there, I land and preparing for the drinking beer by the pints. took the wrong turn and Springboks (South Africa By the way, the RWC is the found myself going through and reining world champi- third most spectator sport a reserve where I couldn't ons 2007) VS Samoa. in the world after the find a gas station. There Olympics and the Soccer were the most magnificent Neville Diamond I have been over here since World cup. views from the road with Worshipful Master. the 17th September and I majestic mountains and thought it might be inter- I then drove north to a city greenery but unfortunately esting to share what I have called Whangarei. (In NZL I was really worried about Inside this issue: been doing. "WH" is pronounced "F", so my fuel status and really it sounds like fung-ger- didn't stop to take a real From The Sec. Table 4 Early hours of the 17th Sep- ray.) Anyway, I had three good look. I drove for tember, I hopped on a days to explore the north- about 50 K's on this cliff Calendar & Schedule of 5 Freighter aircraft, from ern part of the North Is- edge road and hoping to Events O'Hare and flew for 9 hours land. I was to watch the get gas somewhere. Even- New Altar 6 to Honolulu. We had a crew Japan vs. Tonga match on tually I made it back to the Riverwalk Plaque change and then flew an- the 3rd night, the 21st so main road and stopped at other 9 hours to Auckland, before the match I drove the first pump I found. Loaves and Fishes 7 New Zealand. around for the next two Finally, on the third day, I Past Masters Highlight days. I drove further north attended the Japan vs. Chauncey William Reed The next day I picked up a to an area called the Bay Tonga match. It was excit- 1920 camper van that was to of Islands, where I went to ing and had a fantastic Chapter and Council 8 become my home for the a little town called Russell. atmosphere. People had next 2 weeks. I drove to It was absolutely beautiful their faces painted red Past Masters Dinner 9 downtown Auckland, where with its crystal clear blue along with their rugby they had the Queens Wharf water and deep routed gear. Euclid Chapter No. 13 10 160 Years Old all geared up for the RWC. history. It was the site of Continued on pg. 2 & 3 Page 2 Volume 4 Issue 9 October 2011 Trestleboard They are considered in the second tier teams. Anyway, Leaving Wellington, I travelled north again via the west the crowd was really into the action and didn't really care coast. Stopping off in New Plymouth and Raglan, then fi- about the results. Some even had signs saying "Go Ja- nally back up to Auckland for the last two days where I ponga!" The spirit of "The world in union" was evident now find myself writing this article. that night. As I am writing and reflecting on my travels and I am The following day I made my way down to Auckland again wondering how this is in anyway relevant to Freema- where I stayed in a place called Tapakuna beach. I later sonry, I bring you back to the title, The World in Union. It found out that 30,000 South Africans emigrates lived in implies how twenty Rugby playing nations can come to- this town. gether and enjoy a common interest. Many of whom, quiet possible were once at odds with one another, but now My next match was the Springboks vs. Namibia. So this because of Rugby and all that the sport represents, can was a first tier team playing a second tier team. Final come together in union. During my 2000 plus kilometres score was 87-0. (Scores work the same as American journey, I noticed Masonic sign posts advertising their Football.) Lodges, in their villages and cities. It was evident to me The spirits were high and all the green and gold was eve- that Freemasonry is strong and so once again the World rywhere. I had fantastic seats right behind the SA bench is in union and freemasonry is universal. about six rows back. I was really in my element and en- joyed myself immensely. I had my picture taken with Vic- All in all I enjoyed myself and in awe of this beautiful tor Matfield, the Vice Captain of the Springboks. He stood country, if I ever went back I would take my wife along. two tiers down from me yet he was still about a foot taller than me. As far as Euclid Lodge is concerned, we have many excit- ing events coming up, including the "Past Masters" dinner The next two days, I was with my cousin in a town called on the 19th and the unveiling of the Mural on the 29th Octo- Putaruru. I hadn't seen her for over 21 years. Her late ber. I would appreciate strong attendance at these husband was a Worshipful Master at his Scottish Consti- events as well as the Stated and Special meetings. We tution Lodge in Rhodesia. She wanted to give me all his have the Grand Lodge next week and I will let you know regalia. I ensured that neither her Son nor Daughter how that goes. wanted of it before I accepted them. I now have his PM's and RAM aprons. We spent time in Rotorua where I got to See you all soon. Luge down the mountain a few times on a concrete track seated on a Plastic Luge contraption going about 25 miles Yours Fraternally, an hour around unprotected bends. Neville B. Diamond, Worshipful master. My next stop was Wellington, the Capital of NZL. I went to watch Scotland play the Argentinean Puma's. The Puma's, P.S. I believe the Springboks are going all the way to the won in the last few minutes, dashing the Scottish hopes. finals in late October!! The following day I spent exploring the Wellington. The coastal road and mountains were magnificent and one of the most spectacular places on earth. Trestleboard Page 3 Volume 4 Issue 9 Euclid Lodge No. 65 Worshipful Master Neville Diamond with Victor Matfield Victor Matfield is a South African rugby union player. He has played for, and captained the Springbok rugby team as well as the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup and the Bulls franchise in the Super 14. He is generally considered one of the best locks in the world and has had a long successful partnership with Springbok and Blue Bulls team- mate Bakkies Botha. Besides almost always winning his own line-out ball, Matfield is known for his exceptional skill at disrupting opposition line-outs – this skill was a cornerstone of their 2007 World Cup success, where he was crowned IRB (International Rugby Board) player of the Rugby World Cup – and his speed around the field led former Australian coach Eddie Jones to comment that he should be an Olympic sprinter instead. He also possesses good upper body strength, with the ability to bench press 155 kg. In 2008 he became the first international captain to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand since Martin Johnson in 2003. Page 4 Volume 4 Issue 9 October 2011 Trestleboard From The Secretaries Table Thomas C. Behr Secretary October Activities: Jonathan S. Wells Oct 09 Clifford Van Poucke Oct 29 (54) Christopher J. Lance Oct 13 Thomas J. Moylan III Oct 30 (07) The month of October is full of im- Robert C. Liska Oct 14 Elden P. Laffoon Oct 30 (07) portant Masonic dates. Starting, of Alexander W. Mitchell Oct 19 Scott D. Anderson Oct 30 (04) course, with Grand Lodge in Scott D. Anderson Oct 20 Springfield on October 7th & 8th . Daniel P. Svoboda Oct 23 So brethren until next month, Plan on attending lodge to learn Charles E. McLaughlin Oct 25 “There is nothing on the Secre- what action was taken at Grand Kevin M. Cassidy Oct 27 taries table, Worshipful” Lodge that will affect Euclid Lodge Robert L. Hudlow Oct 28 in the coming year. October also James G. Simpson Jr. Oct 31 kicks off the various Grand Lectur- Timothy J. Ory Oct 31 ers Schools and lodge officer schools that are held all around Anniversary of The Master Ma- the state. Most of the lodges in the son Degree area have degree work planned for almost every meeting and all can The following members will ob- use help and more importantly serve the anniversary of their they need side liners for every de- Master Mason Degree on the date gree. Don't forget our Past Mas- indicated. The number in ( ) is the ters' Dinner to be held at Court- number of years yard Banquets located in Warren- Paul S.