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3rd Quarter, 2005

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Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2005 16:18:41 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Emil Albrecht
E-mail:: albr2441@rogers.com
Location:: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Lodge:: Luxor Daylight No.741
Lodge Loc'n:: Ottawa 2 District, Ottawa, Ontario
Office:: Past DDGM, Inner Guard
Message:: Would like info regarding a Lodge in Sultan of Oman, if they have one and it is not clandestine.
RQFC-topic: Freemasonry in the Midle East
RQFC Details: Interested in the Sultanate of Oman area.
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 13:53:05 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Warren Burnett
E-mail:: yankeenotanokie@aol.com
Location:: Thomas, Oklahoma
Lodge:: Clinton Lodge #21
Lodge Loc'n:: Clinton,Oklahoma
Message:: I would like to visit Prince Hall's grave site, I think it is Boston, Mass. I would like to bring it up on-line if possible. Thank you for your help, Warren
RQFC-topic: Prince Hall's grave site.
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 22:49:53 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: reynaldo v. gatica jr.
E-mail:: junmb190e@mchsi.com
Location:: columbia, missouri, usa
Lodge:: twilight lodge #114 AF&AM
Lodge Loc'n:: COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
Office:: JUNIOR STEWARD

RQFC-topic: YORKRITE
Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 05:47:12 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Charles Buchanan
E-mail:: Freemason@cmlb.ca
Location:: Victoria, BC Canada
Lodge:: Victoria Columbia Lodge No 1
Lodge Loc'n:: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Office:: Secretary
Message:: Feel free to contact me re any Masonic, Royal Arch, Consistory or Scottish Rite topic
RQFC-topic: Freemasonry as Social phenomenon
RQFC Details: I am interested in the real reason for the spread of this English Social movement throughout most of the world. What was/is its atrraction. What is the reason it continues today
Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 17:31:52 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Tim Shanks
E-mail:: tjshanks@verizon.net
Location:: Marlborough, MA, USA
Lodge:: Bytown Lodge No.721
Lodge Loc'n:: Ottawa, Ontario
Office:: Junior Steward

RQFC-topic: Early Masonic activity in New England
RQFC Details: I am doing a research paper on New England in and after the American Industrial Revolution and I want to examine the masons in the milltowns. I would appreciate someone pointing me towards any available sources. If possible I would like to focus on the city of Worcester, MA.
Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2005 11:57:53 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: john
E-mail:: boolaa@hotmail.com
Location:: dubai
Lodge:: freedom

RQFC-topic: The origins of Freemasons
Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 19:14:19 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Cecilia
E-mail:: caldana@ddnet.com.ar
Location:: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Message:: I am doing research on the influence of masonry in the American REvolution. If someone has something that might help, pls contact me.
RQFC-topic: Masonry in the American Revolution
RQFC Details: I have to present a paper of 15 pages explaining, describing, etc if the American REvolution was influenced by Masonry.
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 08:43:45 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: D R H C Thompson
E-mail:: dickon@themasonicdiary.com
Location:: London, England
Lodge:: Faith No 141, Canada 3527
Lodge Loc'n:: London
Office:: Senior Deacon
Message:: Does anyone know when the Latin phrase "Virtus iunxit, mors non separabit" was first used, why it normally has "junxit" rather than the more correct Latin "iunxit" and who originally coined the phrase?
RQFC-topic: Rose Croix Individual Degrees
RQFC Details: Investigating the degrees from 1 to 18 (as I am not yet 19+) and trying to record their historical development.
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 21:32:16 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Deardeary R. Sutton
E-mail:: deejaybb@aol.com
Location:: Springlake, NC
Lodge:: SpringBranch Lodge #41 PHA
Lodge Loc'n:: Tarheel, NC
Office:: JD

RQFC-topic: origions of freemasonry
Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 22:13:14 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: h Lee
E-mail:: alouise6@hotmail.com
Location:: chicago, IL

RQFC-topic: Grand masters
RQFC Details: Good Evening- Im trying to find information on a silverplate engraved chapagne bucket, the inscription says, 1985 Grandmaster - Dopug Brodie. I'm trying to determine if the, "Grandmaster" refers to freemasonry. Thanks for any help you can offer.
Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2005 01:58:36 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Jeff Parham
E-mail:: jsp1440@aol.com
Location:: Bremerton, WA
Lodge:: Bremerton Lodge #117
Lodge Loc'n:: Bremerton WA
Office:: Sr. Warden
Message:: I have a masonic blog and have been looking for other blogs on masonic subjects. I haven't found many or at least any serious ones besides my own. If you come across any, it would be great to make a link of blogs available. I have your page bookmarked and work off of it often. Thanks Jeff Jeffery S. Parham Sr. Warden Bremerton Lodge #117 Free & Accepted Masons of Washington (360) 271-3971 Masonic Reflections http://masonicreflections.blogspot.com/
RQFC-topic: Masonic Word Origins
RQFC Details: Particulary interested in origins of masonic idioms, any research information would be appreciated
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 19:07:43 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Kyle J. Rooney
E-mail:: rooneyk@shawnee.edu
Location:: Portsmouth, Ohio
Message:: A curious mind in a curious world.
RQFC-topic: Sons of Malta in Portsmouth, Ohio
RQFC Details: I am writing an article for a local newspaper (Portsmouth Free Press) about the Sons of Malta and how they influenced Portsmouth, Ohio. I do not know where to start, I have tried the local history department of our public library but their records only go back to 1868. The Sons of Malta began sometime between 1854 and 1859 and died out before the end of the Civil War (this is all I have found on the order). This article will not slander or speak negatively of masons. I hope this article will give light on the good masons have done for our country, that is if I ever obtain enough information to complete the article. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 13:41:31 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Reginald Sadler
E-mail:: rsadler@glasgow-ky.com
Location:: Glasgow, Kentucky
Lodge:: Allen #24
Lodge Loc'n:: Glasgow, Kentucky
Office:: Senior Steward
Message:: You have a very good site. I enjoy looking at the site. I am past master of my lodge
RQFC-topic: masonic funeral ceremonies
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 05:26:56 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Robert Guffey
E-mail:: ka5bhy@earthlink.net
Location:: Cooper, Texas USA
Lodge:: Delta 1240
Lodge Loc'n:: Cooper, Texas
Office:: Worshipful Master
Message:: It has been an interesting journey for me through Masonry. When I began I had no idea what Masonry was about, now I know I shall always be learning.
RQFC-topic: General Masonic Info
RQFC Details: I would like to know how and if yoru rituals differ from other lodges around the world.
Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 07:46:23 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Gary Bond
E-mail:: bondi@lodgeroomuk.com
Location:: Saxmundham, Suffolk, England
Lodge:: Adair Lodge #936 (UGLE)
Lodge Loc'n:: Suffolk, England
Office:: Steward
Message:: Just a small note to say how much i have enjoyed reading your site. The information is informative and in an easy to use format.
RQFC-topic: Differences
RQFC Details: I am compiling a simple booklet for the travelling Mason. Divided into sections: - Arriving Proving Entering Opening During Meeting Closing Exiting At the Festive Board Customs and etiquette. With a view of giving the travelling man info regarding the differences in the forementioned subjects in the different provinces and jursdictions of the world.
[Web-master's note: I think you'll find that such a book (not a booklet actually but a pretty thick book, in 2 volumes) already exists: http://www.geocities.com/kentgmp/aboutfu.html Not to say there couldn't be another, but I wanted to make sure you knew.]
Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2005 01:31:01 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Anait Keuchguerian
E-mail:: arekag@videotron.ca
Location:: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

RQFC-topic: My research interests are not directly linked to Freemasonry. However, there is an indirect connection that ties the two topics together. It involves the Sacred Geometry, its significance for the craft and its cultural impact throughout history.
RQFC Details: Particulars: Platonic Solids, Spirals,Hexagrams,Pentagrams, PHI ratio and their connection to Masonic traditions
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 17:10:28 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: antero reyes
E-mail:: spender1@sbcglobal.net
Location:: watsonville, california
Message:: I am researching my father's history with the Masonic Lodge.
RQFC-topic: History of My father's participation in the Masonic Order
RQFC Details: My father was killed in 1949. HIs name was Juan Blando Garcia. He belonged to the Worshipful Dapitan #44 (F & AM) Gran Orient Filipino Masonic Lodge. I was 7 years old when he was killed, so that part of his life is unknown to me. Would appreciate any help in this pursuit. My apologies for submitting this a second time, but I forgot to include my father's name.
Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 19:13:20 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Leemah Kaaid
E-mail:: Limabean8@aol.com
Location:: Bflo N.Y U.S.A.

RQFC-topic: Basic information
RQFC Details: I am trying to write my first romance novel. I did not know that the Masons were a real organization. Now I want to make sure that If I do write about a character that is a Mason. I want it to be realistic and honorable. Without makeing a mistake and dishonor your organization.
Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 00:12:41 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Brian Fitzgerald
E-mail:: bafdnd@yahoo.com
Location:: Macomb, IL United States
Message:: I'm interested in learning as much as I can about freemasonry and masonic principles in general.
RQFC-topic: Masonry in Reference to the Cask of Amontillado
RQFC Details: This started out as a simple research presentation, but now that I have read your site, I am interested in any information I am able to procure. I would greatly appreciate any information you can give me. Thank you!
Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2005 21:06:50 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Melvin Miller
E-mail:: mill48@netscape.com
Location:: Lake Charles, LA USA
Lodge:: Ionic Lodge #26
Lodge Loc'n:: Lake Charles, LA
Message:: Greetings to Masons everywhere. Fraternally, Melvin Miller
RQFC-topic: Prince Hall Americanism Day
RQFC Details: I would like any information on its origin and why it is so widely celebrated among Prince Hall Masons
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 12:49:53 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Fred Waldron
E-mail:: fred.waldron@jpmchase.com
Location:: Lodi, NJ, USA
Lodge:: Boiling Spring 152
Lodge Loc'n:: Rutherford NJ
Office:: Past Master
RQFC-topic: Masons motto
RQFC Details: Looking for origin and/or Masonic connection of motto: "VIRTUS IUNXIT MORS NON SEPARABIT"
[Webmaster's note: "[That which] Virtue has united, Death shall not separate" -- the motto of the Scottish Rite 14th degree. For more mottoes, see http://freemasonry.bcy.ca/history/masonic_mottoes.html