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Date: Tue, 31 Dec 96 02:44:58 EST
Name:: HENRY BREWER
Lodge:: VICTORIA LODGE #130
Location:: 500 ALCANIZ ST PENSACOLA,FLA
Office:: JR. DEACON
E-mail:: leslye@fwb.gulf.net
RQFC-topic: jr deacon office
Date: Wed, 1 Jan 97 20:12:42 EST
Name:: HENRY BREWER
Lodge:: VICTORIA LODGE #130
Location:: PENSACOLA, FLA.
Office:: JR. DEACON
E-mail:: leslye@fwb.gulf.net
RQFC-topic: WAGES OF A MASTER MASON
Message:: I KNOW THE WAGES OFA E.A. AND THE WAGES OF A F.C.,BUT WHATS THE WAGES OF A M.M.?
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 97 14:42:48 EST
Name:: Patrick Heys
Lodge:: Elk City Lodge #182
Location:: Elk City, Oklahoma
Office:: Junior Deacon
E-mail:: c911@itlnet.net
RQFC-topic: I am looking for the meaning of all the officers jewels, can you help?
Message:: I and some other from our lodge were talking about the meaning of the officers jewels, some are self explanatory, others are not. Do you have a list of the jewels and their symbolic meaning?
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 97 15:56:57 EST
Name:: Sue Lukas
E-mail:: pub-mac@datatek.net
RQFC-topic: for employee publication
Message:: An employee where I work was awarded the past potentate award last year. He was very humble and vague about his award. I wish to elaborate in my publications why he received an award at a national conference. Sounds like a big deal to me and I would like other employees to know what he has accomplished. I go to press next week and would like to include this info in my article about our Employee of the Month.
Date: Sat, 4 Jan 97 09:13:24 EST
Name:: Rudy Baker
Lodge:: Burlington #721
Location:: Burlington, NC
Office:: Senior Steward
E-mail:: rkadr@worldnet.att.net
RQFC-topic: Masons in music
Message:: Neat site. Correspondance fron other brethren welcome
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 97 13:40:49 EST
Name:: Alison Hargadine
E-mail:: Ms_Aly@ix.netcom.com
RQFC-topic: Masonry History
Message:: Was at anytime the Mason Society outlawed and if so, when? Thank you for your quick response. Alison
Date: Tue, 7 Jan 97 17:28:41 EST
Name:: William D. Taylor
Lodge:: Cypress Lodge
Location:: Naples Florida
Office:: None at this time
E-mail:: createart@prodigy.com
RQFC-topic: Masonic Art
Message:: I'm looking for Masonic Logos and art for computor reproduction.
Date: Sun, 12 Jan 97 10:57:33 EST
Name:: Jesse R. Tucker
Lodge:: Curtis T. Hines #317
Office:: Tioga, LA
E-mail:: jrtucker@erols.com
RQFC-topic: Gettysburg Masonic Memorial
Message:: I,m trying to find information on the history of the Gettysburg Masonic Memorial
Date: Sun, 12 Jan 97 11:47:46 EST
Name:: Joao Guedes
E-mail:: jguedesl@macau.ctm.net
RQFC-topic: Macau, portuguese territory in South China
Message:: I am looking upon the influence of american masonry, or american freemasons in Macau, in 19th century. Admiral Perry ( the man who open Japan to the outside world, was he a mason? (he was in Macau. Could someone give me an awnser about this?. My email is as follows: jguedesl@macau.ctm.net
Date: Fri, 17 Jan 97 22:16:58 EST
Name:: jeff nicholson
E-mail:: rosicruc@airmail.net
RQFC-topic:
Message:: I have recently begun the study of the Rosicrucian ideology and would like to obtain any/all information pertaining to any ties between the two orders. Peace Profound
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 97 14:12:52 EST
Name:: Jean-Marie R. BARRIER
Lodge:: The Mists of Avalon #893 GLNF (Regular)
Location:: Clermont-Ferrand France
Office:: n/a
E-mail:: jmbarrie@goules.nat.fr
RQFC-topic: Masonic Terminology
Message:: Fraternal regards to you Brethren !
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 97 17:48:33 EST
Name:: Herb Tabert
E-mail:: 70224.414@compuserve
RQFC-topic: Ancon, CZ Lodge past Grand Master
Message:: My father Herbert H. Tabert, was the past grand master of the Lodge at Ancon, CZ. If any one has any info on him or his activies I would appreciate it.
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 97 00:17:44 EST
Name:: Deborah Mattingly Conner
E-mail:: muse@cannet.com
RQFC-topic: Masonic influences in literature: 19th C. England
Message:: I'm especially interested in knowing if DGRossetti, William Morris, were Masons, I'm trying to trace the origins of their themes... Jung, I believe is pure Mason. I'm applying his ideas to Artists of this era...
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 97 10:45:12 EST
Name:: Jack Keefer
Lodge:: Antiquitas Num. 9
Location:: Gran Logia Valle de Mexico (Mexico City, Mexico)
E-mail:: Jack@akamail.com
RQFC-topic: York Rite
Message:: Dear Brothers, I am an American living in Mexico. I am working in a Spanish Speaking Lodge, although my Spanish isn't that good. I am having a very hard time finding information in English to prepare my works. I am looking for information about the York Rite, working tools of the Apprentice and Fellow Craft, and Symbolism. If any brother could send me works or info, I will very happily return works that I have done or perhaps other info I have been able to find. Could anyone send me copies of the Masonic Short Talk Buletins? It's not that I'm too cheap to order them from the Masonic Services Org. It's that it's difficult to order and pay for them from here in Mexico. Also the Mail service here is quite poor and things tend to get lost in the mail frequently. I have been able to down load many from different site on the web and as I slowly get them translated, they are bringing more light to my Spanish speaking brothers. Thank you, Jack
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 97 21:37:54 EST
Name:: JORGE NEY ALMEIDA BENTES
Lodge:: August and Benefactor Symbolic Lodge "Acacia do Amazonas"
Location:: Manaus, Amazon State, Brazil
E-mail:: jorge.bentes@manaus.pegasus.com.br
RQFC-topic: Yahoo and others.
Message:: I'm very glad to know this Masonic Site. It's very good for relationship among all Masons around the world. My congratulations.
Date: Thu, 23 Jan 97 10:53:27 EST
Name:: Kathy Turner
E-mail:: klturner@micron.net
RQFC-topic: "The Man in the Mirror"
Message:: I have heard of a story if you will, about the man in the mirror. It gives you a prospective on yourself. I was wondering if I could get a copy or where I could get a copy if this story, if it is in fact written material for anyone to read. Thanks for your time.
Date: Thu, 23 Jan 97 14:50:10 EST
Name:: Arne Remgerd
Lodge:: Catena
Location:: Sandgatan 14 311 00 Falkenberg Sweden
RQFC-topic: History south american
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 97 16:44:06 EST
Name:: DR. CORRADO DE CECCO
Lodge:: GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI
Location:: UDINE - ITALY
E-mail:: wsi@ud.nettuno.it
RQFC-topic: "Ancient Masonic Rituals of all countries"
Message:: Thank you for sending me copies of ancient Masonic Rituals of all Rites and Degrees.
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 97 18:37:16 EST
Name:: CORRADO DE CECCO
E-mail:: wsi@ud.nettuno.it
RQFC-topic: Ancient Masonic Books and Jewels
Message:: I BUY COLLECTIBLES: MASONIC "ANCIENT" BOOKS, DOCUMENTS AND MANUSCRIPTS OF ALL COUNTRIES mASONIC JEWELS OVER 100 YEARS, ANCIENT MASONIC REGALIA FROM ALL COUNTRIES.
Date: Sat, 25 Jan 97 10:04:36 EST
Name:: Eric C. Smith
Lodge:: Composite Lodge A.F. & A.M. G.R.N.S.
Location:: Halifax N.S., , Canada
Office:: As above
E-mail:: Eric.Smith@dbis.NS.ca.
RQFC-topic: History
Message:: I am Historian of my lodge and Past Grand Lodge Officer. Would appreciate any tid-bits of interesting facts about Masonry that any Brother might offer. Would like to hear from a brother. Maybe I can be of assistance to somebody for I have been a Mason for 45 years.
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 97 05:07:23 EST
Name:: Richard Num
Lodge:: South Australian Lodge of Research #216
Location:: Adelaide, South Astralia
Office:: Senior Deacon
E-mail:: frankisl@hotmail.com
RQFC-topic: Masonic Heraldry
Message:: I am interested in the use of heraldic devices by Grand Lodges and private lodges. I wish to prepare a talk (illustrated)
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 97 05:22:15 EST
Name:: Richard Num
Lodge:: South Australian Lodge of Research #216
Location:: Adelaide, South Australia
Office:: SD
E-mail:: frankisl@hotmail.com
RQFC-topic: Freemasonry & the Catholic Church
Message:: particulary interested in 1960 to the present, particularly following the revision of the Code of Canon Law in the 1970's
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 97 11:46:14 EST
Name:: Carl P. Larson
Lodge:: Friendship #33
Location:: Southington, CT
Office:: Jr. Warden
E-mail:: larsocp@notes.nu.com
RQFC-topic: Info on Judd Lewis Quarry
Message:: A neighboring lodge (Frederick #14 in Plainville is planning a degree in March, 1997, and I would like some background info on him or it. Anything, would be helpful. Thanks
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 97 15:54:57 EST
Name:: E. Killingbeck II
Lodge:: Friendship
Location:: Darlington, South Carolina
E-mail:: ekbeck_97@scsu.edu
RQFC-topic: on any thing about the roots of masonry
Message:: I am a MM in the listed lodge. Correspondence is desired if any one is able to speak. Just stumbled across the page and I like what I see.
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 97 18:20:12 EST
Name:: Iverson White
E-mail:: iversonwhite@msn.com
RQFC-topic: Amaranth, Campaign of the White Feather
Message:: I would like any information you have on the above topics. I am researching for in friend in the Order of the Eastern Star. Thank you.
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 97 10:48:27 EST
Name:: Gottfried v.Bismarck
E-mail:: Von.Bismarck@hfp.hr
RQFC-topic: The French Revolution and Freemasonry
Message:: General interest in Freemasonry, also with its spreading to Germany after the French Revolution. German Freemasonry nowadays.
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 97 22:31:33 EST
Name:: Kenneth B. deMoss
Lodge:: M.E. Girard #450
Location:: Lafayette LA
Office:: PM
E-mail:: kdemoss@sprintmail.com
RQFC-topic: Rosslyn Chapel
Date: Fri, 7 Feb 97 09:23:59 EST
Name:: Harry W. Conn
E-mail:: LIdrone@Juno.com
RQFC-topic: Great-grandfather's role in Masons
Message:: Andreas Habermann, my great-grandfather, was instrumental in founding a German Masonic Lodge in the 19th century in Manhattan, New York (New York City). I would appreciate any information on Andreas (aka, Andrew) Habermann.
Date: Fri, 7 Feb 97 15:56:59 EST
Name:: Tara Van Ho
Lodge:: Euclid Rainbow Assembly #83
Location:: Euclid, Ohio
Office:: PG Treasurer, PG Fidelity, PWA
E-mail:: vanhot@mcnet.marietta.edu
RQFC-topic: History of Masonry, and branch organizations
Message:: Hi! I know I'm not a Mason, but rather a Rainbow Girl, but I'm doing a speech on Masonry: what it is, the history,and branch organizations. I already know what it is, and a little history, and some branch groups, but any extra info. would be very helpful. I have to have an outline done by Monday, Feb. 10 (I know, not a lot of time, but what can I say? I didn't check the internet first, but I should have 8-)). Any extra info that anyone could send me, would be very much appreciated!!!!! Thanks for this page, b/c it's helped me get off in the right direction!!!! This is a great page, and it's been very helpful! Thanks so much! In Rainbow Love and Service, Tara Van Ho, Jr. PG Treasurer, PG Fidelity, PWA Euclid #83, Ohio Rainbow
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 97 22:52:16 EST
Name:: Richard Staley
E-mail:: DBLBBLD@PACBELL.NET
RQFC-topic: Jr. Order United American Mechanics
Message:: I am assembling an educational display of personal memorabilia of Cl> Burdick, a corporal in Co. "F", 39th Illinois Vol. Infantry in the American Civil War. Mr. Burdick was prominent in California veterans group activites (GAR) and Masonry in the San Jose area. Among his memorabilia are several mourning ribbons from various councils of the Jr. OUAM which bear Masonic emblems. I am also seeking biographical information on Mr. Burdick's Masonic activities c. 1880-1930. Any assistance will be appreciated.
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 97 14:03:32 EST
Name:: luis felipe perez
Lodge:: acuario no. 22
Location:: campeche, campeche, mexico
Office:: tuesday
E-mail:: lufperez@etzna.uacam.mx
RQFC-topic: temple image's
Message:: it is a great idea masonry internet
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 97 20:19:20 EST
Name:: Harvey Lusk, Jr.
E-mail:: 102457.1226@compuserve.com
RQFC-topic: Geneaology
Message:: I am researching several members of my family who have been members of the freemasons over the past 100-150 years. Are there records or someone whom I can contact regarding these family members?
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 97 20:57:04 EST
Name:: Brother Jermaine J. Armstrong
Lodge:: St. Johns Lodge #12 F&AM PHA
Location:: Washington, DC
Office:: Assistant Junior Deacon
E-mail:: qekc17a@prodigy.com
RQFC-topic: Royal Arch Masonry and Knight Templar
Message:: If you have any information on Royal Arch Masonry and/or Knight Templar, Please e-mail me with it. Thanks in advance!!!!!!
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 97 21:31:15 EST
Name:: Robert Richard Robinson, Jr.
Lodge:: Lodge #19, Montgomery Lodge
Location:: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
E-mail:: RRobRobins@aol.com
RQFC-topic: British Military Lodges in Pennsylvania - 1776-1778
Message:: I would like to to some research on the history of military lodges in the US at the time of the colonial insurrection- any suggestions of books to start this process would be very much appreciated.
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 97 18:11:04 EST
Name:: Owen Sypher
E-mail:: osypher@hotmail.com
RQFC-topic: Masonic side degrees
Message:: I'm looking for information and contacts for the following side orders of Masonry: Ancient Egyptian Order of Sciots Palladium Order of Knight Masons Allied Masonic Degrees Oriental Rite of Memphis and Mitzraim
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 97 09:15:36 EST
Name:: Enrique M. Valls Girol PM
Lodge:: Estrella #1
Location:: Madrid
E-mail:: ea7fdp@jet.es
RQFC-topic: Masonic regalia and spoken spanich masons
Message:: I'm the Gread Secretary of the Grande Oriente Espanol. Brotherly
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 97 14:03:31 EST
Name:: Lawrence White
Lodge:: Bonover
Location:: Anglesey UK
E-mail:: 101447.2431@compuserve,com
RQFC-topic: Are Catholics really Welcome
Message:: Personally I have no prejudices against any creed or colour but have heard so many rumours regarding Catholic mason's I would therefore like to here/see other peoples views or perceptions
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 97 15:01:43 EST
Name:: Sandy Hand (MASON-HUSBAND is Brother Jim Hand)
Lodge:: Jerusalem Daylight Lodge
Location:: Tucson, Arizona 85719
Office:: Husband is Treasurer (for 4 yrs!!)
E-mail:: SANDYH@JP.PIMA.GOV
RQFC-topic: Masonic clip-art
Message:: Am putting together a collection of Masonic clip-art. Have quite a few so far from various sources I have found on the Net. Most of it is pretty good, some of it is REALLY GOOD!! I am in the process of cleaning up the jaggies on a lot of the ones I have collected. The clean-up job is slow & tedious but the end result is worth it. I am also coloring the black and white ones as I go along. I welcome any requests or clip-art contributions thru SNAIL MAIL (since I don't have a modem at home) to the following address: Sandy & Jim Hand, 2117 W. Tanglewood Drive, Tucson, AZ 85745-1352. I am looking forward to hearing from you all.
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 97 22:03:18 EST
Name:: RANDOLPH A.T. MITCHELL
Lodge:: EPSILON LODGE #124 (A.A.S.R.F.M)
Location:: HOWARD AVE., BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
Office:: WORSHIPFUL MASTER
E-mail:: 0567RANDY@AOL
RQFC-topic: Origin of Scottish Rite Mason
Message:: Let your Light shine before men, that they may see your great works and glorify your Father who is in Heaven.
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 97 20:07:39 EST
Name:: Walter C Koontz
Lodge:: Andrew Jackson # 576
Location:: Salisbury, N.C.
E-mail:: bigpig.tarheel.net
RQFC-topic: History
Date: Sat, 22 Feb 97 06:38:29 EST
Name:: Tom Spannring
E-mail:: Thomas.Spannring@durham.ac.uk
RQFC-topic: no research, just information
Message:: I'm a becomming DeMolay at the chapter in Kaiserslautern Germany. Just wanted to say hi...
Date: Sat, 22 Feb 97 10:14:04 EST
Name:: Jim Grady
Lodge:: St. James #47
Location:: Baton Rouge, LA
Office:: Junior Deacon
E-mail:: JEGrady@aol.com
RQFC-topic: Taking Masonry into 21st Century
Message:: I am Chairman of the "Turn of the Century Celebration Committee" for the Grand Lodge of Louisiana. Would appreciate any ideas.
Date: Sat, 22 Feb 97 13:22:39 EST
Name:: Bill Adams
Lodge:: St. Ignace #369 F & AM
Location:: St. Ignace, MI
Office:: PM
E-mail:: adamsfam@net-link.net
RQFC-topic: Masonic involvement of Adams family
Message:: I am researching to see if the Adams founding fathers of New England maintained membership in a Masonic Lodge. Can anyone enlighten me?
Date: Wed, 26 Feb 97 14:40:55 EST
Name:: Currie Patterson
E-mail:: ccpatte@emory.edu
RQFC-topic:
Message:: I am writing a research paper on Masons in America. I am looking for a book about the Masons and their political influences. If anyone can suggest one, that would be great.
Date: Thu, 27 Feb 97 10:59:29 EST
Name:: BR.Steven Dorsey
Lodge:: Sons of Ethiopia #189
Location:: Chicago, Il
E-mail:: SDorsey@gpwsmtp.arch2.nara.gov
RQFC-topic: The Book of Kabal
Date: Sun, 2 Mar 97 10:45:59 EST
Name:: Robert R. Whitaker "32
Lodge:: Harmon #420
Location:: Yadkinville N.C.
Office:: Sr. Warden
E-mail:: rwhita1029@aol.com
RQFC-topic: History of Masonry in NC
Date: Sun, 2 Mar 97 10:45:59 EST
Name:: Robert R. Whitaker "32
Lodge:: Harmon #420
Location:: Yadkinville N.C.
Office:: Sr. Warden
E-mail:: rwhita1029@aol.com
RQFC-topic: History of Masonry in NC
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 97 20:12:36 EST
Name:: Robert Powell
Lodge:: Plano Lodge #768
Location:: Plano, Texas
E-mail:: ineybob@computek.net
RQFC-topic: Lodges in Germany
Message:: My brother in law is German and lives in Wetzlar Germany. He wants to be a Mason, but while there last time, We could not find the Lodge or how to get in touch with a Mason. Any suggestions? Phone numbers of a Grand Lodge etc. would be helpful. Wetzlar is about 45 minutes from Frankfort if that will help. Thanks for any and all help.
[Web-editor's note: The United Grand Lodges of Germany lists this address:
Emserstrasse 12-13
10719 Berlin
phone: 030.861.4796. There is a lodge in Wetzlar, "Wilhelm zu den Drei Helmen" Nur. 334, as well as several in Frankfurt.
Let us know how he makes out.]
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 97 05:26:22 EST
Name:: Vlad reznor Drac
E-mail:: mistervladdrac@hotmail.com
RQFC-topic: origin
Message:: Origin of the Masonry, who started it?
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 97 13:03:34 EST
Name:: brq.steven dorsey
Lodge:: sons of Ethiopia#189
Location:: Chicago IL
Office:: JR.Warden
E-mail:: Sdorsey@gpwsmtp.arch2.nara.gov
RQFC-topic: Mystery in Allegory and symbols
Message:: Iam reading A book callBorn in blood by John J.Robinson An I would like to find more Info. cn cther good books. Thanks and GOD bless,
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 97 14:47:03 EST
Name:: Clemens A. Kathman
Lodge:: R. C. Buckner Lodge #1176 Af & AM
Location:: Dallas, Texas
Office:: P. O. Box 270244, Dallas TX 75227
E-mail:: a0011246@airmail.net
RQFC-topic: Orgin and History of Grotto
Message:: I edit the newsletter for Alla Grotto and I would like to let the members know more about its History and Orgin as a Masonic body
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 97 15:53:15 EST
Name:: B. J. Brown
Lodge:: Groves Lodge #1315 A.F. & A.M.
Location:: Groves, Texas
Office:: Junior Warden
E-mail:: swinilla@exp.net
RQFC-topic: A Man From Mount Maria
Message:: I am looking to buy the book "A Man From Mount Maria" This Book was recommend buy our DDGM to help in my study preparing for my year as WM
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 97 15:53:15 EST
Name:: B. J. Brown
Lodge:: Groves Lodge #1315 A.F. & A.M.
Location:: Groves, Texas
Office:: Junior Warden
E-mail:: swinilla@exp.net
RQFC-topic: A Man From Mount Maria
Message:: I am looking to buy the book "A Man From Mount Maria" This Book was recommend buy our DDGM to help in my study preparing for my year as WM
Date: Fri, 7 Mar 97 18:22:25 EST
Name:: Joseph W. Forshaw
Lodge:: Lodge Light of the Craft
Location:: London
Office:: Senior Deacon
E-mail:: jwf@pharmacist.co.uk
RQFC-topic: Rhetoric, Grammar, Mathematics, Music
Message:: Would like any info: as above. Already got Music - Mozart
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 97 21:59:16 EST
Name:: Timothy Buck
Lodge:: Ambridge Lodge 701
Location:: Ambridge Pa.
E-mail:: tbuck@usaor.net
RQFC-topic: Freemasonry during WWll
Message:: I am interested in what German Lodges and Freemasonry in general did during WWll. Also was there any assistance given to Jews during WWll by Freemasons.
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 97 15:03:06 EST
Name:: Oliver Hydon
Lodge:: Fidelity Lodge #113
Location:: Ridgewood, New Jersey USA
Office:: Junior Deacon
E-mail:: MJameson@lenoxhill.org
RQFC-topic: the esoteric tradition in freemasonry
Message:: I strongly desire to speak with Masons who are interested in the esoteric tradition (e.g. Kabbalah, Alchemy, Magick); especially those who have found a mystical experience that is truly Masonic.
[Web-editor's Note:: I recommend W.K.MacNulty's The Way of the Craftsman as a starting point for these topics.]
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 97 01:20:20 EST
Name:: Lloyd MacKenzie-Parker
Lodge:: Natoma #64
Location:: Folsom, California
Office:: Junior Deacon
E-mail:: Beausant@unlimited.net
RQFC-topic: Knights Templar
Message:: Interested in corresponding with brothers within the UK (and/or) have an interest in masonic esoterica (esp. Knights Templar).
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 97 13:29:19 EST
Name:: H. A. Biff
E-mail:: habiff@temple.org
Location:: Jerusalem
Lodge:: Primaeval Lodge #1
Lodge Loc'n:: Jerusalem
Office:: JGW
RQFC-topic: What happened?
Message:: This is a test message.
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 97 18:40:52 EST
Name:: DANIEL B. HOFFMAN
E-mail:: FUZZIE H @AOL.COM
Location:: PENN VALLEY, PA, USA, (SUBURBAN PHILADELPHIA)
Lodge:: COLUMBIA LODGE #91 F&AM
Lodge Loc'n:: GRAND LODGE OF PA IN PHILADELPHIA
Office:: SENIOR WARDEN
RQFC-topic: GENERAL MASONIC EDUCATION
Message:: I AM ON THE MASONIC EDUCATION COMMITTEE OF OUR LODGE. WE PRESENT PROGRAMS RELEVANT TO FREMASONRY IN MOST STATED MEETINGS. IF ANYONE HAS SOME TIMELY TOPICS TO SUGGEST FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. THANKS TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTE.
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 97 06:12:36 EST
Name:: Eddy Norris
E-mail:: Eddyn@di.denel.co.za
Location:: Pretoria South Africa
Lodge:: Lodge Lyttelton 1490 S.C.
Lodge Loc'n:: Pretoria South Afric
Office:: P.M and Secretary
RQFC-topic: ANcient Lanmarks of the Craft
Message:: Many thanks Fraternal Greetings
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 97 15:47:55 EST
Name:: Sheryl Mosher
E-mail:: smosher@postoffice.ptd.net
Location:: Allentown,Pa,
RQFC-topic: Info. on my Great Grandfather Mr. Bert Merritt
Message:: My Great Grandfather was a Mason. He lived in Corry,Pa. I have fawnd memories of him, and would like to know more about who he was. I remember that he had high standing in the Mason community. Where can I look to get information on him. He pasted away in 1975. Thank you for any help you can offer.
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 97 16:15:27 EST
Name:: Monte G. Hackwith
E-mail:: mhackwit
Location:: Bellevue, Nebraska USA
Lodge:: Plattsmouth Blue Number 6
Lodge Loc'n:: Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048
RQFC-topic: Christianity and Masonry Conflicts
Message:: Was Mackey a Devil Worshipper?
[Web-editor's note:: This old slander again? This is refuted in the various on-line FAQs, although nothing will persuade those who buy and read the vile little pamphlets that spread this libel. The Masonic Service Association wrote very well on the subject.]
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 97 17:58:55 EST
Name:: ejaz ilahi
E-mail:: ejaz@alliance.net
Location:: grand rapids michigan
Lodge:: malta
Lodge Loc'n:: fulton st grand rapids mi
RQFC-topic: friendship
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 97 00:40:51 EST
Name:: Kieve Gitlin
E-mail:: Pops3J@aol.comStaten Island
Location:: Staten Island, New York, U.S.A.
Lodge:: Cassia-Adytum #445
Lodge Loc'n:: Second Kings District
RQFC-topic: Sherlock Holmes & Masonry
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 97 07:46:04 EST
Name:: Lal Kumar
E-mail:: lkumar@pc.jaring.my
Location:: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Lodge:: Sentosa No 7661 E.C.
Lodge Loc'n:: Kuala Lumpur
Office:: p.m.
RQFC-topic: Origins of Freemasonry & History
Message:: I am also a member of the local research lodge Fidelity Lodge no 8469 E.C. of which I was its secretary for a five years.
Date: Mon, 24 Mar 97 01:54:08 EST
Name:: Arnaldo Goncalves
E-mail:: goncal@macau.ctm.net
Location:: Macau-South China
RQFC-topic: Freemasonry in Asia
Message:: Contacts with freemasons interested in deepen contacts and gathe data about the freemasonry brotherhood in Asia. Consider it applied to China, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and Korea. What could be the conformity of the budhism religion main beliefs with the landmarks of the old traditional masonry? Anybody interested in changing informations about these topics, mail its interest to me.Thank you.
Date: Mon, 24 Mar 97 11:59:19 EST
Name:: paul miller
E-mail:: pmiller@calvin.stemnet.nf.ca
Location:: Conception Bay south, NF Canada
Lodge:: Lodge Conception No. 1679 GL Scotland
Lodge Loc'n:: Conception Bay South, Newfoundland, Canada
Office:: Right Worshipful Master
RQFC-topic: Mark Degree as worked in CRAFT lodges
Message:: Mark degree almost identical to that worked in Royal arch Chapter is worked as a supplementary part of 2nd degree (but on Master masons only) in lodges under the GL of scotland. Is tis done in any other grand lodge?
[web-editor's note:: I have heard this before, but for the life of me cannot figure out this stuff about part of the 2nd degree being done on Master Masons only. How, for instance, does someone get through the 2nd degree the first time, if they can only take part of it as a Master Mason, which they can't be if they haven't taken the 2nd degree yet. I will gratefully accept and publish on this site the clearest explanation I receive of this conundrum.]
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 97 22:15:35 EST
Name:: Kim Wood
E-mail:: kwood@compuserve.com
Location:: Raleigh, NC
RQFC-topic: Great great great grandfather in Masons
Message:: My great great great grandfather, Andrew Hayner was buried with Masonic honors in Royalton, NY. I am lookig for information on him and what Masonic honors means. Thanks for your help. This is a very informative site.