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Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 18:48:46 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Brent Sanders
E-mail:: brent@inet.bg
Location:: Sofia, Bulgaria
RQFC-topic: Connection between St. George and masonry?
Message:: I only recently became interested in masonry after reading, by chance, The Second Messiah. What are the chances that an American teacher living in Bugaria could find out more about possible membership? By the way, the research question above is for a Lit teacher of mine who is researching St. George. Any info you can give me regarding this topic will be sent to her.
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 19:52:13 -0500 (EST)
Name:: sandi allen
E-mail:: sandi05@bellsouth.net
Location:: franklin ga usa
RQFC-topic: info on john d. adams mason
Message:: John D. Adams is my ggggrandfather. on his tomb stone is a mason symbol. Does your organization record names of members mothers and fathers? etc. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 10:53:08 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Alan E. Winterburn
E-mail:: rwinterburn@sprint.ca
Location:: Windsor, ON Canada
Lodge:: Palace Lodge #604
Lodge Loc'n:: Essex, ON Canada
RQFC-topic: The Tyler's Oath
Message:: My father has been a Mason for forty years, and I have just resently become a Master Mason myself. My father cannot remember where he once read this Oath, and we would like to find where to look for it.
Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 12:12:12 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Lorraine Hoyle
E-mail:: lhoyle@webtv.net
Location:: Oak Ridge, New Jersey 07438 USA
RQFC-topic: Looking for Calif. freemason records
Message:: My Dad and grandfathers were both freemasons. They are both deceased. My grandfather moved to California circa 1913, and all I know about him is that he was buried in his full regalia. Does anyone know of any records on a Walter James Poll at a freemason lodge in California between the years of 1913 and 1940? I am looking for any information pertaining to him. Thank you! -Lorraine Hoyle (nee:Poll)
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 14:58:06 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Haluk Bilgi
E-mail:: hbilgi@hotmail.com
Location:: Ankara, Turkey
Lodge:: Cinar
Lodge Loc'n:: Ankara
Office:: Ankara Vadisi
RQFC-topic: early times of masonic history
Message:: Hello Brothers from Ankara, Turkey, This site is perfect. Thanks to team.
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 21:11:08 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Jason C. Godfrey
E-mail:: jgodfre1@elp.rr.com
Location:: El Paso, TX
Lodge:: Joseph E. Telfare
Lodge Loc'n:: Suwon, Korea
Office:: Senior Steward
RQFC-topic: Sir Knights Rituals
Message:: I would just like to know more about the black house to obtain more knowledge, knowlege is power.
Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2000 15:51:16 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Carlyn WEST
E-mail:: cc_crc@cjnetworks.com
Location:: Topeka KS USA
RQFC-topic: Improved Order of Red Men
Message:: Searching for ancestor John MNU WEST Was a Mason ... Belonged to Improved Order of Red Men...died in MO...had obit, but it is now "misplaced". Was married to Ann(e) Belle Thompson. If you have any info-PLEASE E:mail Thanks Carlyn WEST-Family Hunter
Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2000 04:10:04 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Manuel De La Torriente
E-mail:: http://www.DirtyManny@AOL.com
Location:: Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
Lodge:: West Dade Lodge #388
Lodge Loc'n:: Miami, Florida
Office:: JD
RQFC-topic: Freemasonry in Vienna, Austria, circa 1790's.
Message:: I recently ran across an article claiming that in 1791, Freemasonry was about to be outlawed in Vienna, Austria. However, I have thus far been unable to learn the reason(s). I would like an answer to this question, or information regarding any reference material available which would answer this question. Thank you.
Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2000 11:47:02 -0500 (EST)
Name:: 1LT Greg Rogers
E-mail:: rogersg@bondsteel.army.mil
Location:: APO AE 09340 Germany
RQFC-topic: General Information
Message:: I'm interested in becoming a Mason. My father and grandfather were once involved with the Masonic Lodge.
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2000 10:59:13 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Robert Stephen Wilhite
E-mail:: rwilhite@iapc.net
Location:: Houston, TX
RQFC-topic: great granfather was a mason
Message:: Hi, I am doing research on my family and would like to know if wnyone has info on Masons in Cullman county in 1880. My great grandfather was Robert Marion Wilhite. He is buried with his wife Sarah in a Wilhite Station cemetery on I-65 I believe. Any help would gratly be appreciated. Thanks Steve
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 21:38:04 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Bro. Herbert l Grant
E-mail:: hgrant@aol.com
Location:: charleston,sc,29405
Lodge:: suburban lodge 213
Lodge Loc'n:: charleston sc
Office:: marshall
RQFC-topic: the marshalls' job in the lodge
Message:: what is the marshalls' role in the lodge, and out side in the public view?
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 23:41:57 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Matt McCuen
E-mail:: Scotspride@aol.com
Location:: Greenville, SC (USA)
Lodge:: Pelzer Lodge #217, AFM
Lodge Loc'n:: Pelzer, SC
RQFC-topic: Kappa Alpha Order and Freemasonry
Message:: Brothers- I am a recent entrant into the mysteries of Freemasonry, and a former Ritualist for Iota Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order. I have been reading through KA's Customs, and learning from my "coach" as I work for my 2nd degree. My question in as follows- Have any Alumin KA's who've joined lodges found any similarities between them? I understand that they are similar in respect to general overtone, but have you uncovered any specifics? Fratres usque ad aram fidelis-
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 21:38:04 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Bro. Herbert l Grant
E-mail:: hgrant@aol.com
Location:: charleston,sc,29405
Lodge:: suburban lodge 213
Lodge Loc'n:: charleston sc
Office:: marshall
RQFC-topic: the marshalls' job in the lodge
Message:: what is the marshalls' role in the lodge, and out side in the public view?
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 19:05:38 -0500 (EST)
Name:: dwain hamlin
E-mail:: WeeR36th
Location:: huntington wv usa
Lodge:: western star # 11
Lodge Loc'n:: guyandotte section of hunting wv
RQFC-topic: searching for books on free mas. during american civil war detailing action of masons during said time, especially on the war front
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 14:10:10 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Douglas Davis
E-mail:: dawlyn33davis@netscape.net
Location:: Oklahoma, OK 73132
RQFC-topic:
Message:: Recently (December 1999) I saw a movie in the theaters about the end of days. The movie starred Arnold Swarzengger. 3/4 of the way thru, an older order of the masons are mentioned as the source of this womans death warrant, as also a "sidekick" of the catholic church. I know that movies are fantasy, however, I was just wander- ing if any of this part was true, and if so, which literature may I find it in?
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 15:38:39 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Jay donald sorensen
E-mail:: skywise@internetcds.com
Location:: Phoenix, Oregon, United States of America
Lodge:: Central point lodge#135
Lodge Loc'n:: Central point, Oregon
RQFC-topic: York Rite
Message:: Hello brothers, I am a junior warden of central point lodge#135 in Oregon, I am thinking about joining the "York rite", but want some historical background on this, if you have some information let me know. thank you.
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2000 23:39:29 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Barbara Jolliffe
E-mail:: B_Jolliffe@telus.net
Location:: Vancouver, BC, Canada
RQFC-topic: The connection of Mozart with the Masons and it's impact on his major works.
Message:: I am doing research on the W.A. Mozart opera "Cosi fan tutti" and note that, like his opera "The Magic Flute" (Zauberflotte), there are many references to his connection with the Mason's and that he used many parrallels in these operas, including numbers and pairs of numbers. Is this correct? How did his membership in the Mason's effect his work and his relationship with other members of the Masons who were his friends, such as Haydn? Any help you can give me will be of great value. Thanks very much.
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 07:28:47 -0500 (EST)
Name:: W.B.JAMES C. FEIST
E-mail:: 1jimmy@gateway.net
Location:: Leetonia,Ohio USA
Lodge:: leetonia
Lodge Loc'n:: leetonia ohio
Office:: junior stewart
RQFC-topic: masonic information
Message:: I would like to know, just what we are allowed to reveal about our fraternity to non masons
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 15:51:26 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Bro.Roderick Odems
E-mail:: Cautious9@excite.com
Location:: Jacksonville Fl US
Lodge:: King David #993
Lodge Loc'n:: Jacksonville Florida
Office:: W.M.
RQFC-topic: origin of black lodges
Message:: please e-mail me with any information concerning the origin of black lodges but more especially Modern Free and Accepted Masons
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 23:14:52 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Ralph D. Moyer
E-mail:: rdm82641@ckt.net
Location:: McCune ,Kansas
Lodge:: Prudence 100
Lodge Loc'n:: Columbus, Kansas
Office:: Senior Warden
RQFC-topic: I am seeking information about the existance ov vedio tapes of the lectures of the first three degrees.
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 20:46:42 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Brian McDowell
E-mail:: musicmac@ruralnet.net.au
Location:: Donald, Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
Lodge:: Burnaby Lodge
Lodge Loc'n:: Donald
Office:: Past Master, Past Grand Organist
RQFC-topic: Suggestions for Ceremonial Music
Message:: Greetings and Salutations to Brethren throughout the World.
Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 22:53:32 -0500 (EST)
Name:: David W.J. Wray
E-mail:: dawray@net1.nw.com.au
Location:: Perth, Western Australia
Lodge:: W.A. Lodge of Research, No. 277
Lodge Loc'n:: Perth, Western Australia
Office:: Grand Librarian. (WAC)
RQFC-topic: History of Freemasonry in Spain
Message:: I have a collegue interested in Spanish Freemasonry. However, he is not, at present, on the 'net'. Any help I am able to attract, will be gratefully received. David Wray.
Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 14:56:11 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Michael Burch
E-mail:: mikeburch@hotmail.com
Location:: Caruthersville, MO USA
RQFC-topic: Who was the first Pope to condemn Freemasonry? Why?
Message:: There is nothing wrong with Freemasonry. People fear what they don't know and/or understand.
Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 10:07:18 -0500 (EST)
Name:: ian park
E-mail:: parks@rockcliffe.fsbusiness.co.uk
Location:: carlislecumbriaengland
Lodge:: gretna
Lodge Loc'n:: gretna scotland
Office:: right worshipful master
RQFC-topic: robert w service poet
Message:: i am trying to find out anything about the poet robrt w service and his involvement in freemasonry
Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 12:08:26 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Leo Zanelli
E-mail:: LeoZanelli@aol.com
Location:: London, England
Lodge:: Mornington 1672
Lodge Loc'n:: London
Office:: Secretary (PGStB)
RQFC-topic: Early Freemasonry
Message:: I have written 'A Pragmatic Masonic History'(published in 'the philalethes' and 'The Square' but have expanded it since then.
Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 21:10:18 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Washington Sasaki
E-mail:: lowester@uol.co.br
Location:: Ourinhos - SP - Brasil
Lodge:: ARLS Said Francis - 140
Lodge Loc'n:: Ourinhos - SP
Office:: Past Master
RQFC-topic: Cliparts's, masonic research in general
Message:: A fraternal greeting to all my brothers world wide. It is a great honor to be in such a wonderful class with all of these fine men. My name Washington Sasaki , 330, Past Master in Said Francis Lodge # 140 , Ourinhos SP , under the M.W. Grand Lodge of the State of Sco Paulo, Brazil. God said let there be light , and there was light. Fiat Lux. Thank you for the opportunity to sign your guest book. My Best Wishes to all Bretheren. I remain, Fraternally and sincerely. May the G.A.O.U. continue to bless each and everyone.
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 10:39:34 -0500 (EST)
Name:: prashant prabhu
E-mail:: prashgoes_beserk@hotmail.com
Location:: bombay, INDIA
RQFC-topic: STAIRWAYS AND STAIRCASES
Message:: hi, iam a student of architecture and i am doing a thesis on staircases.so please if anybody out there has any info on them please mail me.
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 16:01:30 -0500 (EST)
Name:: David C Wold
E-mail:: dwold1@aol.com
Location:: Lytle Creek, Ca. USA
Lodge:: Fontana Lodge #653
Lodge Loc'n:: 16650 Arrow Bl. Fontana Ca 92335
Office:: Master
RQFC-topic: printart for lodge corrospondance
Message:: emblems and other printart for letters needed!!
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 17:49:40 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Kenneth L. Oliver
E-mail:: olivke@hotmail.com
Location:: Acampo Ca U.S.A.
Lodge:: Lodi Lodge #256
Lodge Loc'n:: Lodi Ca
RQFC-topic: Good pictures of masonic symbols for tattooing
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2000 21:32:33 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Linda J
E-mail:: LPJ717@aol.com
Location:: Marietta, SC USA
RQFC-topic: Masonic sword
Message:: I would like some info on a Masonic sword that is over 100 years old. If you think you can help me, please e-mail me. Thank you.
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 04:08:37 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Ray Hudson
E-mail:: rwhudson@netlineuk.net
Location:: Barnehurst, Kent.U.K.
Lodge:: Bellegrove Lodge 7293
Lodge Loc'n:: Welling, Kent, U.K.
Office:: Past Master
RQFC-topic: Various
Message:: I am involved actively with all regular Masonic Orders in the U.K. I Lecture on various Masonic and related subjects. Welcome questions and enquiries.
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 11:38:49 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Don Pitts
E-mail:: DFPitts@webtv.net
Location:: Wichita Falls, Tx, USA
RQFC-topic: Liberty G. Teeters
Message:: Info on Liberty G Teeters, 32nd degree mason?? My Great-Grandfather. Possibly in Alabama around the late 1800's. Born 2/29/1852, Died 7/7/1924 in Wichita FALLS, Tx. Possible US Marshall.
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 16:46:15 -0500 (EST)
Name:: LOYAL LADY QUICK
E-mail:: QUICK1970@HOTMAIL.COM
Location:: KILLEEN TX
RQFC-topic: I WOULD LIKE TO FIND A SITE WITH GOLDEN CIRCLE INFORMATION
Message:: I WOULD ALSO LIKE SITES FOR THE FOLLOWING: DAUGHTERS OF ISIS HOJ
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 17:27:25 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Hilary Machan
E-mail:: shmachan@scsinternet.com
Location:: Brussels, Ontario, CANADA
RQFC-topic: Trying to trace family members
Message:: A am looking for information on a lost relative, Mary Jane (Shurtz) Monilaus, who died in 1944. Her obituary states she was a member of Amethyst Chapter No. 138 O.E.S. I am trying to find out where this chapter is located and if it is still operating. Also, Mary Jane's husband, George, was a member of Encampment Lodge N. 19 A.F. and A.M. in Encampment, Wyoming. I am seeking information on him as well. Thanks so much.
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 02:42:39 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Lawrence
E-mail:: blaw3357@aol
Location:: Miami, Fl. U.S.
Lodge:: Joshua #1
Lodge Loc'n:: Miami
Office:: J.W.
RQFC-topic: Lodge Anniversary Tips
Message:: I'm trying to get out anniversary notices. Any tips on how I can get more brothers to come out and participate would be great. Thanking you in advance.
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 14:49:54 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Keith A. Gardner
E-mail:: keithgardner@pchealth.fsnet.co.uk
Location:: Mirfield, West Yorkshire, England.
Lodge:: Trafalgar Lodge No. 971
Lodge Loc'n:: Batley, Province of Yorkshire West Riding. UGLE
RQFC-topic: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Man & Mason
Message:: First class site brethren. Congratulations.
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 08:34:56 -0500 (EST)
Name:: carl richardson
E-mail:: crichardson@tuthill.com
Location:: chicago,ill usa
Lodge:: john jones #7
Lodge Loc'n:: chicago,ill
Office:: senior warden
RQFC-topic: pythagoren theory and how it relates to masonry
Message:: how does the pythagorean theory relate to masonry?
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 20:13:29 -0500 (EST)
Name:: lashawn denise hughes
E-mail:: ladyshaun@yahoo.com
Location:: tulsa, ok.
RQFC-topic: family history
Message:: my grandfather was a mason I believe, his name is GERAD SPARKS OR GERLD SPARKS. We are hoping some one could provide us with his imformation THANKS
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 23:50:41 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Finn J. Pette
E-mail:: stovepipe@netzero.net
Location:: Tujunga, CA. USA
Lodge:: Magnolia Park #618
Lodge Loc'n:: Burbank, CA
Office:: None
RQFC-topic: Masons in U.S. History/Revolutionary era
Message:: I'm writing a term paper on the influence of Masons during the American Revolutionary days. If you have any information it would be appreciated. Please suggest books, title & author also. Thanks!
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2000 07:46:23 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Russ Blinco Jr.
E-mail:: rustybaby@hotmail.com
Location:: Val-d'Or, Quibec, Canada
Lodge:: Nelson No. 9
Lodge Loc'n:: St-Armand, Quibec, Canada
RQFC-topic: Locate lodges in Trinidad-Tobago
Message:: I will be travelling in early April to Trinidad and Tobago. I would very much like to locate Free Masons residing there in order to visit and establish fraternal contacts. I am a Past Master of my Lodge. Thank you for responding to my request. Russ Blinco Jr. (AF&AM GLQ)
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2000 02:49:59 -0500 (EST)
Name:: s.nageshwar rao
E-mail:: nag99_99@yahoo.com
Location:: secunderabad,andhra pradesh,india.
Lodge:: lodge ekram no. 45
Lodge Loc'n:: secunderabad
Office:: st. john's hall,marredpally,sec-bad-3.
RQFC-topic: which deacon should prompt the candidate in the 2nd degree working?
Message:: i am interested in freemasonary.i would like to know more about the topic.
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2000 05:26:33 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Yosef Bahar
E-mail:: barvin@barvin.co.il
Location:: Tel-Aviv, Israel
Lodge:: Nur #73
Lodge Loc'n:: Tel-Aviv
Office:: Junior Warden
RQFC-topic: Freemasonry and embroidery
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 12:30:04 -0500 (EST)
Name:: mark nofziger
E-mail:: halmark@bright.net
Location:: angola,in. usa
RQFC-topic:
Message:: I HAVE AN OLD WOODEN BOX FULL OF GLASS SLIDES THAT CAME FROM IHLING BROS.EVERARD CO., KALAMAZOO, MICH. THERE ARE OVER 100 OF THESE ALONG WITH SEVERAL WOOD FRAMES (PROBABLY NEEDED FOR THE VIEWER). THE PICTURES SEEM TO BE MOSTLY RELIGIOUS WITH SOME SPECIAL MASON ITEMS MIXED IN. IF ANYONE CAN GIVE ME ANY INFO ON THE AGE OF THESE ITEMS AND HOW THEY WERE USED, I WOULD APPRECIATE IT. PLEASE RESPOND.
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 13:09:53 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Christopher m. Berger
E-mail:: Budjaberg@aol.com
Location:: Bethany, WVA United States
RQFC-topic: Mason History and the local lodge at Bethany WVA.
Message:: I am doing a thesis paper on the history of the masons esepcialy dealing with the local chapter here at bethany. I am a colloege student with a degree in history. Any help would be appriated, thankyou.
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 23:33:29 -0500 (EST)
Name:: David F. Willis
E-mail:: Megohm0@MindSpring.com
Location:: Lakeland, Florida, USA
Lodge:: Tuscan Lodge No. 6, F & AM
Lodge Loc'n:: Bartow, Florida
Office:: Worshipful Master 2000
RQFC-topic: Ways to revitalize a lagging membership
Message:: I would love to hear from any brother on any subject pertaining to Masonry.
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 16:55:35 -0500 (EST)
Name:: nigel beaven
E-mail:: nigel@nbeaven.freeserve.co.uk
Location:: milton keynes bucks uk
Lodge:: de bohun, bucks masters, bucks research lodge
Lodge Loc'n:: aylesbury bucks
Office:: pm. none. a.d.c.
RQFC-topic: why we do what we do?
Message:: happy to chat to anyone who is genuinely interested in masonic research as I was founding secretary of Bucks research lodge (No.9585)
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 02:52:16 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Reg A Johnston
E-mail:: rajoh@one.net.au
Location:: South Tweed Hds NSW australia
RQFC-topic: Grandafathers Masonic Particulars
Message:: Hi I have some masonic understanding being a foundation member of the John Oxley Chapter of De Molay. in the late 60s .(Redcliffe) I am researching my Grand father and Great grandfathers genealogy. My grandfathers name was, George Newton. He was a mason. He was inducted into "The United Grand Lodge " of ----- Free and Accepted Masons of Queensland . All this happened on the 30th day of June A.L. 5921 in the Milton of Torwood Lodge No 138 Brisbane. The seal of the Grand Lodge at Brisbane the 6th day of January A.L. 5922 AD 1922 It goes on Georgium Newton Milton Of Torwood numero 138 , 30 th june A.L. 5921. Grand Secretary Chap Harley Grand Master Alex Gorrie. Certificate 747. Masons, It occurs to me that you may hold records of George Newton, which may discuss his wife or his parents or addresses. I am very interested in any information Regarding Mr George Newton or his Lodge "Milton of Torwood." All E mail answered. Thanks for any help or research suggestions Reg A Johnston
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 09:39:31 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Corneliu GAVRILESCU
E-mail:: gavrilesco@club-p.petar.ro
Location:: BOTOSANI, ROMANIA
RQFC-topic: art,humanity,business
Message:: My dear friends, I am a young artist and businessman from Romania. I hope will soon yours became my brothers and sisters. Please, I want will to be one good mason. As well, please visit my address web: hhtp://www.petar.ro/gavrilesco Always I believe in arts, humanity and peace. Fraternally, Corneliu GAVRILESCU My address: Str. Calugareni nr.5 Bloc F3, Etaj 2, Ap.8 BOTOSANI - 6800 ROMANIA e-mail: gavrilesco@club-p.petar.ro
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2000 21:58:53 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Alistair Smith
E-mail:: bloodorder@hotmail.com
Location:: London England
RQFC-topic: Sons of Phoenix
Message:: A friend of mine showed me a masonic jewel belonging to a now disbanded 'side order' of freemasonary called The Sons of Phoenix. The jewel is dated - London 1902,and Joseph Sturge Lodge is engraved on the obverse. Also the letters O.G.J.O.T.A.S.P. are inscribed on a bar which is attatched to the top of the ribbon. Please contact me at the above e-mail address if you have any information concerning any of the text above. Thanks, Alistair Smith.
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 19:31:38 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Earl Roland Cumpiano
E-mail:: EARLRCumpiano@webtv.net
Location:: Santa Barbara, Ca. U.S.A.
Lodge:: Santa Barbara # 192, F.& A.M.
Lodge Loc'n:: Santa Barbara , Ca. U.S.A.
Office:: PM #642, P. Sect. ; P. Patron E. Star
RQFC-topic: Table Lodges
Message:: Is there a possibility that Table Lodges will be allowed in Cal. Grand Lodge juisdiction ,soon or never ? !
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 13:46:48 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Clayton Stewart
E-mail:: claytra@mweb.co.za
Location:: Durban, South Africa
Lodge:: Marine Lodge 627 IC
Lodge Loc'n:: South Africa ,Durban
Office:: Sen Deacon
RQFC-topic: I would appreciate information on regalia in Irish Masonary and the symbolisim .
Message:: I have found your site very informative and will pass it on to fellow brethern in my Lodge.I will also return.
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 22:59:03 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Bonnie
E-mail:: Kingcelic@cs.com
Location:: Jonesboro,Ga
RQFC-topic: Bible
Message:: Hi. I am wondering what biblical "passage" is most important to being a mason. Which passage of the Bible is most important to the life of a mason?
Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2000 23:38:57 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Ivan Maksimovic
E-mail:: maksi1i@cmich.edu
Location:: Mt. Pleasant, MI USA
RQFC-topic: mozart and freemasonry
Message:: I` m interested in relationship between masonic ideas and W. A. Mozart` s music.
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 19:22:24 -0500 (EST)
Name:: rey domingo
E-mail:: reydomingo@theautohouse.com
Location:: sanjose,ca.usa
Lodge:: alcatraz lodge no.244
Lodge Loc'n:: oakland ,ca
Office:: senior steward
RQFC-topic: mason signers of declaration of independence
Message:: any information is greatly appreciated on how many of the persons who signed the declaration of independence were confirmed masons.
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 17:13:51 -0500 (EST)
Name:: gerard sanfourche
E-mail:: gersan1@prodigy.net.mx
Location:: ixtapa, guerrero, mexico
RQFC-topic: who are you
Message:: I deeply beleive in a god, but religions are too sectarist ( any of them), is your faith in the great architect of the universe aimed at bringing peace and spiritual growth to the the whole humanity or just another sect ? Why is there different lodges or obediances? Why is the ritual ( initiation)so important ? Thanks for your help.
Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 00:38:09 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Reginald D. May
E-mail:: reggie@mtaonline
Location:: Wasilla, Alaska
Office:: Iditarod Lodge #20
RQFC-topic: Lillington North Carolina Masonic lodge
Message:: Looking for email address to lodge. My Grandfather was a member when he passed away in 1957. He was also a Scotish Rite Shriner.
Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 18:27:05 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Gary Cooper
E-mail:: Twogrc@Hotmail.Com
Location:: London, England
Lodge:: Croydon Lodge of Unity No 5164
Lodge Loc'n:: Croydon, Surrey
RQFC-topic: Poem by Ruyard Kipling
Message:: Can anybody surpply with the title or words of a poem by Ruyard Kipling on Freemasonary
Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2000 09:06:50 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Mac McCulloch
E-mail:: mcculloch@starpower.net
Location:: Dumfries, Virginia, USA
RQFC-topic: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Lodge #4
Message:: Is there still a Tuscaloosa, Alabama Lodge #4?? "Rising Virtue"(??). I have a "Master Mason" document dated August, 1841 and want to know anything regarding this lodge. Any information would be greatly appreciated. "Mac" McCulloch mcculloch@starpower.net
Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 12:40:08 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Andris Gonzalez Galvan
E-mail:: andres_100@hotmail.com
Location:: Cd. Victoria, Tamps., Mex.
Lodge:: Arq. Armando Lspez Pompa #75
Lodge Loc'n:: Cd. Victoria
RQFC-topic: Salmo 133 (meaning)
Message:: I am serching the meaning of the salmo 133
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 15:03:47 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Archie A Fulton
E-mail:: Archie@fulton95.freeserve.co.uk
Location:: Kilmarnock,Scotland
Lodge:: St John Kilwinning Kilmarnock,No 22
Lodge Loc'n:: Kilmarnock,Ayrshire,Scotland
Office:: Master Mason
RQFC-topic: How freemasonry was formed in America
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 07:43:15 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Koparal Cerman
E-mail:: koparal@turk.net
Location:: Istanbul turkey
Lodge:: kultur
Lodge Loc'n:: Istanbul TURKEY
Office:: Nur-u ziya sk. Beyoglu Istanbul
RQFC-topic: I read the book THE HIRAM KEY by ChrisKnight and Robert Lomas I like to learn the opinion of my authorized brothers about the truths of this book. Thank you.
Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 10:57:26 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Luis Conceicao
E-mail:: lconceicao@mail.telepac.pt
Location:: Lisboa, Portugal
Lodge:: Convergencia
Lodge Loc'n:: Grande Oriente Lusitano, Lisboa, Portugal
RQFC-topic: Franz Rziha
Message:: Welcome to all free-masons of the Universe
Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 21:46:14 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Marty Rhodes
E-mail:: martypopatop@aol.com
Location:: Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Lodge:: Muskoka Lodge
Lodge Loc'n:: Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Office:: Past Master
RQFC-topic: Masonry in East Yorkshire
Message:: I am trying to find information on lodges in East Yorkshire. My father became a Mason in the mid 1950's while we were living in either Withernsea or Hessle. We emigrated to Canada in 1957, and my father, Roy Rhodes passed away in 1984, several years before I became a Mason. I am attempting to find out which Lodge he was a member of and the date of his initiation. Any help would be greatly appreciated. W. Bro. Marty Rhodes
Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 11:36:09 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Pagie Halvorsen
E-mail:: paigie_2sweet@yahoo.com
Location:: Bremerton, WA 98310
RQFC-topic: Masons at 216 in Bremerton
Message:: I am the daughter of Mark Halvorsen,Chaplin of Lodge 216 in Bremerton. I am guide of Bethel #20 in Poulsbo, WA and the Grand Bethel Rep. to Alaska and I would like to hear from the masons of that lodge so that I can know how they are and who they are. Thank you, Paige Halvorsen
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 15:59:14 -0500 (EST)
Name:: PEDRO FREILE
E-mail:: pfreilep@hotmail.com
Location:: Quito, Ecuador, South America
Lodge:: Constructores # 1
Lodge Loc'n:: Quito, Ecuador
RQFC-topic: Human Resources, treament and formation
Message:: Health, Force, Union
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 17:27:19 -0500 (EST)
Name:: John Badowski
E-mail:: phoenixdog@idirect.com
Location:: Canada
Lodge:: Union Lodge #7
Office:: Inner guard
RQFC-topic:
Message:: Very impressive web site.
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2000 14:53:08 -0500 (EST)
Name:: barry dickson
E-mail:: baza@freeserve.co.uk
Location:: glossop derbyshire united kingdom
Lodge:: meridian lodge 5060
Lodge Loc'n:: stockport cheshire united kingdom
RQFC-topic: military and the craft
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 09:18:20 -0500 (EST)
Name:: leroy stroman
E-mail:: leroy@collegeclub.com
Location:: spring field sc.usa
Lodge:: st.luke 114
Lodge Loc'n:: springfield sc.
RQFC-topic: international masons in orangeburg sc.
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 23:06:34 -0500 (EST)
Name:: James P. Winters
E-mail:: jimwyser@aol.com
Location:: Warren, Ohio USA
RQFC-topic: Knights of Malta
Message:: Looking for info. on the Knights of Malta. Have a sword of my Great Grandfathers it has Louis E. Stilz & Bro. Phil. Pa. as the manufacturer. Knights head on top with a silver cross and a smaller red cross inside the silver one, and a maltese cross below that. sword is 35" overall and says Kights of Malta on blade. Peter Beck was the owner. Lived around Harrisburg in the mid 1800 - 1910 Thank You
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 03:03:56 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Michael R Brown
E-mail:: pryins@bright.net
Location:: Tiffin, OH USA
Lodge:: Tiffin Lodge #77
Lodge Loc'n:: Tiffin, OH 44883
Office:: Worshipful Master
RQFC-topic: Masonic Speakers
Message:: Would like to find someone willing to speak to our lodge in Northwest Ohio on the topic of their choice. Refreshments provided and travel expenses included. Thank you.
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 13:21:26 -0500 (EST)
Name:: P. Howard
E-mail:: phowie50@yahoo.com
Location:: San Diego, CA
RQFC-topic: General Interest On Freemasonry, (From A College Writer)
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2000 14:53:08 -0500 (EST)
Name:: barry dickson
E-mail:: baza@freeserve.co.uk
Location:: glossop derbyshire united kingdom
Lodge:: meridian lodge 5060
Lodge Loc'n:: stockport cheshire united kingdom
RQFC-topic: military and the craft
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 09:18:20 -0500 (EST)
Name:: leroy stroman
E-mail:: leroy@collegeclub.com
Location:: spring field sc.usa
Lodge:: st.luke 114
Lodge Loc'n:: springfield sc.
RQFC-topic: international masons in orangeburg sc.
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 23:06:34 -0500 (EST)
Name:: James P. Winters
E-mail:: jimwyser@aol.com
Location:: Warren, Ohio USA
RQFC-topic: Knights of Malta
Message:: Looking for info. on the Knights of Malta. Have a sword of my Great Grandfathers it has Louis E. Stilz & Bro. Phil. Pa. as the manufacturer. Knights head on top with a silver cross and a smaller red cross inside the silver one, and a maltese cross below that. sword is 35" overall and says Kights of Malta on blade. Peter Beck was the owner. Lived around Harrisburg in the mid 1800 - 1910 Thank You
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 03:03:56 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Michael R Brown
E-mail:: pryins@bright.net
Location:: Tiffin, OH USA
Lodge:: Tiffin Lodge #77
Lodge Loc'n:: Tiffin, OH 44883
Office:: Worshipful Master
RQFC-topic: Masonic Speakers
Message:: Would like to find someone willing to speak to our lodge in Northwest Ohio on the topic of their choice. Refreshments provided and travel expenses included. Thank you.
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 13:21:26 -0500 (EST)
Name:: P. Howard
E-mail:: phowie50@yahoo.com
Location:: San Diego, CA
RQFC-topic: General Interest On Freemasonry, (From A College Writer)
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 07:39:20 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Orla Stxcker
E-mail:: pieces@post7.tele.dk
Location:: 7400 Herning, Denmark
Lodge:: "Troskab"
Lodge Loc'n:: Herning
RQFC-topic: Re.: St. George and Defence, HMS ships sunk in storm dec.1811 near Jutland.
Message:: More than 1200 seamen drowned that night. Among them at least one Mason, who was the owner of a volume of Prestons "Illustrations of Masonry", the leatherbind of which has been found toge-ther with many other items in the wreck of St. Georges, which items are exhibited in a museum in Thorsminde, Jutland. Without doubt there must have been more masons aboard. I am looking for lodges whose minutes tells about brothers, who lost their lives in that storm.
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 21:08:17 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Virgil A. Lowrie
E-mail:: lowrievir@msn.com
Location:: Denton, TX US
RQFC-topic: History of Masons in Scotland
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 03:08:10 -0500 (EST)
Name:: leslie C. Jones
E-mail:: aloha357@aol.com
Location:: Mililani, Hi
Lodge:: New Hope Lodge # 116
Lodge Loc'n:: Mililani, Hi
Office:: Pastmaster
RQFC-topic: the history of Prince Hall Masonry in Hawaii