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Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 20:44:34 -0400
Name:: jonathan w. white
E-mail:: jwhite@co.wake.nc.us
Location:: raleigh, nc, us
Lodge:: titus lodge #176
Lodge Loc'n:: raleigh, nc, us
Office:: worshipful master
RQFC-topic: different masonic jurisdictions
Message:: dear brethren: i am very interested in the different masonic jurisdictions that exist in the states, countries, and the world. i am aware of many, many jurisdictions. i am interested in preparing a paper on the differences and the similarities between these jurisdictions. i am appreciative of any assistance. i am aware of ancient free and accepted masons, free and accepted masons, free and accepted masons (PH.A), united national masons, international masons, modern free masons, federated masons, universal masons, and others. thanks, and fraternal regards, bro. j. w. white
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 00:54:00 -0400
Name:: Pascal Pontinha
E-mail:: pascal_pontinha@yahoo.com
Location:: Verdun, Quebec, Canada
Lodge:: Thisle
Lodge Loc'n:: Verdun
RQFC-topic: Rosecrucian and Knight Templar
Message:: I am a proud and honored member of this great fraternity. I will pass my third degree in the second week of November. I am very excited aboout it. I will like to know more about the rosecrucian and the knight templar because I am thinking of goiing in the royal arch.
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 1999 07:50:46 -0400
Name:: Mukul Sharma
E-mail:: mukul@poboxes.com
Location:: Delhi INDIA
Lodge:: Lodge Jumna No.18 (Grand Lodge of India)
Lodge Loc'n:: Delhi
Office:: Freemason's Hall, Kudsia Bagh, Delhi, India
RQFC-topic: Masonic News Letter
Message:: I am publishing a monthly news letter about Freemasonary. I need articles to be published in news letter. This news letter is for private distribution to about 400 Freemasons. Mukul Sharma
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 1999 16:20:58 -0400
Name:: Sharon A. Claspell-Jacquemin
E-mail:: Sharanne@AOL.com
Location:: Homestead, Fl USA
RQFC-topic: Yes, I am desperately trying to find a childhood Friend
Message:: Looking for Penny Schroeder, was member of Bethel 13 Saginaw Mi, as was I. Father William was member of Lodge 77, also Saginaw Mi. Mother and father moved to California and died there. Obit. was in the Masonic News. Her date of birth would have been 1938, and she graduated from Saginaw High School. The last known she was to become a flight attendent in and around Seattle Washington. Lost track of each other about 1957, upon my marriage and her going to college out of state.I would guarantee that she became a member of Eastern Star, as both of our families were very involved. I would appreciate any help you could give me, or where else I could look for her. Together in God. Sharon A. Claspell/Jacquemin PS She may not know this married name, she would have known Stryker. Thank you again
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 17:17:09 -0400
Name:: Larry Hartley
E-mail:: ssbigar@aol.com
Location:: Panama City, Florids, USA
RQFC-topic: Help on info concerning my gggrandfather
Message:: I hope I don't offend anyone with this request. I'm looking for info on the Pittsburgh Lodge 480, to correspond to see if I can recieve info on my gggrandfather, specifically his date of birth. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Once again I hope I haven't offended anyone with this request. Thanks in advance, Larry
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 11:41:09 -0400
Name:: Barry Bradley
E-mail:: bradley@imag.net
Location:: Delta, B.C. Canada
RQFC-topic: Genealogy research for Frank Bradley
Message:: I am tracing history of my great-grandfather Frank or Francis Bradley. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Coupar Angus in the 1920's. Would appreciate any information about him especially his date and place of birth. Barry Bradley
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 11:00:33 -0400
Name:: Jacopo Belbo
E-mail:: frangipani@altavista.net
Location:: Milano - Italy
RQFC-topic: Theosophie of Rosa-Croce
Message:: We are looking for information about the book on the theosophie of Rosa-Croce
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 15:17:46 -0400
Name:: Iain Mather
E-mail:: iain@mather73.freeserve.co.uk
Location:: Tayport Fife Scotland
Lodge:: St Michael No 246 SC
Lodge Loc'n:: Tayport Fife Scotland
Office:: Senior Warden
RQFC-topic: Masonic visiting
Message:: I would like some information relating to the right of Freemasons to visit Sister Lodges and the origins of doing so. Yours Fraternally Iain Mather
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 20:26:56 -0400
Name:: Eric Cheeks
E-mail:: eric802 @ webtv.net
Location:: laure, maryland
RQFC-topic:
Message:: i am looking for anyone on info one the brethren of POG LODGE# 63 GEISSEN, GERMANY
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 1999 03:15:13 -0400
Name:: David P Seymour
E-mail:: davpat@internext.co.za
Location:: Welkom . Freestate . South Africa.
Lodge:: Lodge Heather. S.C. No 1457
Lodge Loc'n:: Odendaalsrus. Freestate. South Africa.
Office:: Past Master.
RQFC-topic: Freemasonary in relation to the Trade Guilds.
Message:: I found a site once, which listed a history of freemasonary ( English ) connected to the trade guilds. Now I cannot find it again.
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 16:20:17 -0400
Name:: Jewel Bragg
E-mail:: Bejeweledi@aol.com
Location:: Mobile, AL
Lodge:: S. B. Stampley Lodge #222 (my ggg gfather)
Lodge Loc'n:: Hamburg, Franklin Co., MS (lodge burned)
Office:: My ggg grandfather was a Royal Arch Mason
RQFC-topic: MISSISSIPPI LODGES IN NATCHEZ DIST.
Message:: I am interested in histories and early membership lists for Masonic Lodges in the Old Natchez District of S/W Mississippi. In particular, I am interested in the follownig Counties in MS: Adams, Franklin, Jefferson, Amite, Copiah, Claiborne. Some, but not all of the lodges of interest are: S. B. Stampley #222, Hamburg, MS, Ben Franklin #11, Meadville, MS, Hamburg Lodge #467, Franklin Co., MS. R.A.M. #14, Fayette, MS., Andrew Jackson #2, MS., Rodney #56, MS., Lodge No. 308 Meridian, MS. Email to: Bejeweledi@aol.com
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 20:47:48 -0400
Name:: Jason
E-mail:: SinfonianA@aol.com
Location:: San Angelo, Texas (Tom Green county)
RQFC-topic: W.A. Mozart & the Masons
Message:: Hello...I'm a junior music education major at Angelo State U. I need any information about the "possible" involvement of the Freemasons in Mozarts death in 1791. Your thoughts and comments are appreciated. Thank you.
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 03:30:19 -0400
Name:: Bruce M Reidford PM Lodge St Bryde No 579(Scottish)
E-mail:: Breidford@compuserve.com
Location:: Uddingston Glasgow Scotland
Lodge:: Lodge St Bryde No 579
Lodge Loc'n:: Uddingston Glasgow Scotland
Office:: Past Master Treasurer
RQFC-topic: Illustrations of the Master Mason Degree
Message:: I should be grateful to receive information on illustrations relating to the Master Mason Degree which I wish to Incorporate into a Visual presentation of this degreee
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 08:11:57 -0400
Name:: Jon A. Greenacre
E-mail:: jontrish@ozemail.com.au
Location:: Sydner Australia
Lodge:: Ingleburn No. 815
Lodge Loc'n:: Glenfield Masonic Center, Glenfield NSW
Office:: Director of Ceremonies
RQFC-topic: Setup of Lodge room
Message:: Have just looked at your virtual lodge room and liked it. Would like to find out more on placement of officers and general setup of lodge room as there are many differences in the set up between lodges there and here. I enjoy talking with other lodges in our area about how lodges in differevt parts of the world are set up and where officers set and why. If you can help I would thank you very much. Wor.Bro. Jon Greenacre
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 21:23:12 -0400
Name:: C Jaros
E-mail:: Carey_Jaros@Brown.Edu
Location:: Providence, RI USA
RQFC-topic: English Co-Masons
Message:: I am doing research on Mabel Besant, Annie Besant's daughter, and New Rosicrucian Theatre, and a Co-Mason. If anyone has infor- mation on her life, please contact me.
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 11:17:54 -0400
Name:: henry o kennedy
E-mail:: henrykennedy@hotmail.com
Location:: gainesville, fla. 32606
Lodge:: Quetzalcoatl # 1
Lodge Loc'n:: Oaxaca, Oax. Mexico.
Office:: none
RQFC-topic:
Message:: I want to contact brothers from Gainesville Florida to exchange ideas
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 19:19:57 -0400
Name:: Frank DiMartino
E-mail:: SpankySax@aol.com
Location:: Tampa, Fl
RQFC-topic: The similarities between the Masons and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 19:50:24 -0400
Name:: Wayne Dothage
E-mail:: houcares@aol.com
Location:: Bates City, Mo. USA
Lodge:: Christian Lodge #392
Lodge Loc'n:: Oak Grove, Mo. USA
Office:: Education Officer, Past Master
RQFC-topic: Masonic Education
Message:: As Education Officer, I would like information such as: Why does the master always wear a hat, why must a brother NEVER pass between the alter and Master, etc. Internet or hardcopy references would be much appreciated. Fraternally, Wayne.
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 17:59:07 -0400
Name:: Erika Hart Mayo
E-mail:: CurlyHart@aol
Location:: New York, New York
RQFC-topic: A dissertation on The Illuminatus! Trilogy, by Robert
Message:: Hello, I appreciate you taking the time to read my letter. I am doing research on a book entitled The Illuminatus Trilogy, by Robert Anton Wilson. The Masons are mentioned in this book, as well as in another by the same author, called Perseus Rising. In these books, the masons are hinted at as being involved in the seeking of a higher conciousness, whether through meditation practices or the use of hallucinogenic substances. I would be interested in finding out more about your organization, and its involvement in this philosophy. Thank you for your time, Sincerely, Erika Mayo

[Web-master's note: I think you mean Prometheus Rising. Wilson has a web-site at rawilson.com. Bear in mind that he is not a Freemason, and that his writings about Masonry ought to be taken with a grain, at least, of salt. For Wilson in a less extreme mode about Masonry, look at his recent book Everything is Under Control.]
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 20:29:14 -0400
Name:: JAMES P DAVIS JR
E-mail:: davis@tcsinternet.net
Location:: LIGONIER,PA U.S.A.
Lodge:: LIGONIER LODGE# 331
Lodge Loc'n:: LIGONIER, PENNSYLVANIA
Office:: P.M. 1995
RQFC-topic: FREEMASONS OF THE 155TH REGIMENT AT GETTYSBURG
Message:: GREETINGS BRETHERN,
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 1999 14:52:57 -0400
Name:: KENDALL LESLIE CRAIG COEN
E-mail:: beyondok@bigplanet.com
Location:: aptos ca
RQFC-topic: locating family members belonging to the lodge
Message:: SYDNEY WEST SMMITH(1889-19560 SEATTLE WA JOHN JAMES CRAIG (FEB. 28 1854- DEC 22, 1942)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 1999 18:27:59 -0400
Name:: giovanni caminiti
E-mail:: gcaminiti@eniware.it
Location:: messina, sicilia, italia
Lodge:: Sirio
Lodge Loc'n:: messina, sicili, italia
Office:: pm ; dc
RQFC-topic: the first masans was templar knights
Message:: hallo brthers. I am very happy to see masonic guest books because I am looking for help about my research and because I like to correspond with ather masons of all the world
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 1999 05:22:35 -0400
Name:: David Slingsby
E-mail:: slingsby@iafrica.com
Location:: Cape Town - South Africa
Lodge:: Southern Cross No 398 SC
Lodge Loc'n:: Cape Town
Office:: Secretary
RQFC-topic: Any Subject
Message:: Fraternal greetings - congratulations on an excellent web site
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 1999 01:59:31 -0400
Name:: Roy Fursman
E-mail:: rfursman@hotmail.com
Location:: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Lodge:: The AIF Memorial
Lodge Loc'n:: Brisbane
Office:: Director of Ceremonies
RQFC-topic: Freemasonry in New Guinea and South West Pacific during World War 2
Message:: Information about Masonic fraternals/clubs formed and attended by Australian, English, American , Canadian, Dutch, New Zealand, Fijian and other Brethren of the allied armed forces based in New Guinea area and South West Pacific area during and shortly after World War 2. Areas involved include Port Morseby, Aitape, Lae, Hollandia, Milne Bay, Markham Valley, Finschhafen, Madang, Merauke, Salamau, Borneo, Noemfoor Is, Biak Is, Cape Gloucester, Kiriwina Is, Goodenough Is, Moratai Is, Admiralty and Solomon Islands, Tadji, New Caledonia, Philippines, Thursday Is, Darwin and Townsville.
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 1999 23:56:51 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Bobby Joe Oliver
E-mail:: homerjo80@hotmail.com
Location:: Branson, Missouri,USA
RQFC-topic: Henry Oliver of Arkansas
Message:: Please you are Our only Hope My great Grandfather Moved to Searcy Co. Arkansas form Where who was his Parents? Where did he come from? He was a Mason in Searcy Co. Arkansas high in the Masons as from Family record But no one is alive for me to ask any Questions to or how to get in the Masons like My Grandfather and His dad they were Both Henry Jackson Oliver the Oldest was Known as Henry and the younger was Known as Jack but Both are Gone now My grandfather Jack since 1965 and his Dad since 1931 I know he was born in 1842 some where in Tenn any help that you may have would be very helpful and well recieved Thanks Bobby J. Oliver
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 05:19:07 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Zenaida C. Ventura
E-mail:: zetacv47@yahoo.com
Location:: Roxas District, Quezon City Philippines
RQFC-topic: Tracing Ancestry
Message:: My greatgrandfather's name is Dr. Meyer Herman and he is a Mason. He was one of the batch of American doctors sent to the Philippines during the outbreak of cholera in this country. He died around the year 1900 and was buried at the American Masonic Plot - North Cemetery, Philippines. I'm tracing my ancestry and need your help. I'd like to find out my greatgrandfather's place of birth in the U.S.A., his parent's names and distant relatives if possible. Any other information would be appreciated. Thank you so much in advance. Zenaida C. Ventura
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 12:32:23 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Al Barabba
E-mail:: 7hillsal@altavista.net
Location:: edinburgh
RQFC-topic: Knights Templars
Message:: Can you please send me some informations about masons connected with the knights templars in Scotland?
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 15:53:27 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: mike sadlier
E-mail:: mike@sadlier.freeserve.co.uk
Location:: Cardiff Wales
Lodge:: Juventus
Lodge Loc'n:: Cardiff
Office:: WM
RQFC-topic: Mozart, the magic flute and its connection with freemasonary
Message:: Greetings from Wales. Looking forward to communicating on topics of historical interest re freemasonary
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 22:13:15 -0400 (EDT)
Name:: Timothy Stroud
E-mail:: timothystroud@hotmail.com
Location:: St. Louis, MO (USA)
Lodge:: Mizpah Mount Moriah #40
Lodge Loc'n:: Florissant, MO
Office:: Florissant, MO
RQFC-topic: Masons residing in Ft. Sam Houston or San Antonio, TX
Message:: Dear Brethren: I'm in the military and I'm being re-stationed at Ft. Sam Houston, TX and am looking for the Lodge(s) located in the area to attend while I'm stationed in Texas for the next few months. I'm in the US Army and I belong to Mizpah Mount Moriah Lodge #40 in Florissant, MO. Please e-mail me with any information and help that you can. Thank you! PFC Stroud, Timothy D.
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 15:15:04 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Gladys Brawer
E-mail:: glabra@avantel.net
Location:: Mexico city - Mexico
RQFC-topic: mirrors
Message:: I will like to know about the chamber of mirrors, the third chamber of the Salomon'temple. I was told there were special types of mirrors . I am very much interested to know about them.
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 15:19:54 -0500 (EST)
Name:: G. Brawer
E-mail:: Glabra@avantel.net
Location:: Mexico City - Mexico
RQFC-topic: MirrorsI
Message:: I was told that in the third chamber of the temple of Salomon. There were different mirrors in different shapes. I am very much interested to know about them.
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 06:39:21 -0500 (EST)
Name:: E. Sam Morse PM Secretary
E-mail:: mailmansam@aol.com
Location:: New Orleans, LA USA
Lodge:: Perfect Union #1
Lodge Loc'n:: Metairie, LA
RQFC-topic: History of our Lodge, which was chartered in 1793
Message:: Perfect Union Lodge #1 is the oldest Lodge in Louisiana, chartered in 1793, and is coming of age in the computer era. We are talking about and investigating having a web page, and I can see a lot of Lodges throughout the world have done just that. I have found several pages of freemasony through searches and am impressed with them. Help developing a web page will be graciously accepted.

[Web-Master's Note: You could contact the International Guild of Masonic Webm@sters for information about other Masons who are doing web-sites and could perhaps offer hints or assistance.]
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 19:20:56 -0500 (EST)
Name:: mary gates
E-mail:: megates28@yahoo.com
Location:: urbana, ohio usa
RQFC-topic: crosstitch pattern for the mason symbol
Message:: I've met a wonderful man who is a Mason. I have been searching for a crosstitch pattern to do for him as a gift. Several years ago there was a pattern out on the market. however it is no longer in production. If anyone has a pattern or can help me out in finding one, I would be very grateful. Thank you !
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 16:37:47 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Walter McGuire
E-mail:: Mitch1226@aol.com
Location:: New York, NY (USA)
RQFC-topic: family history
Message:: I am interested in getting access to information about two branches of my family that were Masons. The Hayes & James Families who promarily lived in Chicago area and Will and Grundy counties. Also the Murney family who were from Michigan and Thomas Murney founded the Adrian Branch. Anyone who can fill in some blanks for me would be greatly appreciated.
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 10:35:25 -0500 (EST)
Name:: JAMES DOUGLAS
E-mail:: bdgjehd@hw.ac.uk
Location:: EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, UK
Lodge:: THE PORTOBELLO LODGE No. 226
Lodge Loc'n:: EDINBURGH
Office:: PAST MASTER
RQFC-topic: MASONIC SYMBOLISM AND PHILOSOPHY
Message:: THIS IS AN EXCELLENT WEBSITE. MANY THANKS FOR YOUR EFFORTS IN PROMOTING A BETTER AWARENESS OF FREEMASONRY. FRATERNAL REGARDS, JAMES DOUGLAS
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 10:35:25 -0500 (EST)
Name:: JAMES DOUGLAS
E-mail:: bdgjehd@hw.ac.uk
Location:: EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, UK
Lodge:: THE PORTOBELLO LODGE No. 226
Lodge Loc'n:: EDINBURGH
Office:: PAST MASTER
RQFC-topic: MASONIC SYMBOLISM AND PHILOSOPHY
Message:: THIS IS AN EXCELLENT WEBSITE. MANY THANKS FOR YOUR EFFORTS IN PROMOTING A BETTER AWARENESS OF FREEMASONRY. FRATERNAL REGARDS, JAMES DOUGLAS
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 00:23:08 -0500 (EST)
Name:: C. William Arrington
E-mail:: CArring237@aol.com
Location:: Golden, CO, USA
Lodge:: Golden Lodge #1
Lodge Loc'n:: Golden, CO, USA
RQFC-topic: Solomon's Temple
Message:: Solomon's Temple and the Holy Grail information
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 15:05:42 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Steve Shubert
E-mail:: s_shubert@yahoo.com
Location:: Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.
Lodge:: Hagerstown #217
Lodge Loc'n:: Hagerstown, MD
Office:: Senior Steward
RQFC-topic: Facist attacks on Freemasonry, 20th century
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 00:28:15 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Terry Hughes
E-mail:: thughes@konnections.com
Location:: Hill AFB, UT, USA
Lodge:: Mount Ogden Lodge No. 20
Lodge Loc'n:: P.O. Box 973, Layton, UT 84041
Office:: Worshipful Master
RQFC-topic: Masonic Lodges/Climate in Saudi Arabia, Iraq and mainly Kuwait
Message:: I'm heading to Kuwait soon and would like to know of any Masonic institutions therre and in general, the Masonic climate of the region.
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 10:47:11 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Shirley A, Edwards
E-mail:: sedwards@acadia.net
Location:: Bar Harbor, Maine USA
RQFC-topic: Disposal of Masonic items
Message:: My father was a member of Column Lodge #120, Trenton Forest #4 Tall Cedars of Lebanon, in Trenton, NJ. He died in 1968 and I have his Masonic apron, Tall Cedars hat, and 'ritual/code?' book. Is there a correct way or ritual to dispose of these articles?
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 01:19:44 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Thomas McCort
E-mail:: tompam@1st.net
Location:: Morristown, OH, USA
Lodge:: Kirkwood Lodge # 446
Lodge Loc'n:: Hendrysburg, Barnesville, OH 43713
Office:: LEO, PM
RQFC-topic: Correspondence w/ Irish Brethren
Message:: I would like to coorespond with brethern of lodges in Ireland. I will be visiting there late next year.
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 18:12:41 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Bernard Hope
E-mail:: bhope@sldurham.freeserve.co.uk
Location:: Sunderland, England
Lodge:: The Sunderland Lodge No. 4114
Lodge Loc'n:: Sunderland, England
RQFC-topic: Initiation of H.M. Habibullah Khan in 1907 and Concordia Lodge 3102 (EC)
Message:: Looking for photographs related to above person/subject.
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 22:00:42 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Keith STOCKLEY
E-mail:: bertiev@one.net.au
Location:: New South Wales - AUSTRALIA
Lodge:: STAR OF THE RAND
Lodge Loc'n:: JOHANNESBURG , SOUTH AFRICA
RQFC-topic: HIRAM ABIFF
Message:: DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION AND REFERENCES ON THE NAME HURAMABI ? I have read that this was another name for Hiram, sent to help King Solomon by the King of Tyre, but cannot find any reference to this name in the Bible or elsewhere.
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 22:03:42 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Keith STOCKLEY
E-mail:: bertiev@one.net.au
Location:: Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Lodge:: STAR OF THE RAND
Lodge Loc'n:: JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
RQFC-topic: MASONIC CENTRES
Message:: I need info. on the largest masonic temple/centre in the world. I believe this might be in Detroit, Michigan, USA. I really could do with a picture as well as statistics. Can any Br. assist with this?
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 16:09:11 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Giuliano L. Bruni
E-mail:: gbruni@hotmail.com
Location:: Livorno, Toscana, Italy
Lodge:: FIORENZA # 24
Lodge Loc'n:: FIRENZE
Office:: Hotel Montebello Splendid, Via Montebello, Firenze
RQFC-topic: History & Symbolism
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 10:43:15 -0500 (EST)
Name:: demain olivier
E-mail:: olivier_demain@nomade.fr
Location:: lyon, FRANCE
Lodge:: Grand Loge Unie de France
Lodge Loc'n:: orient de lyon
RQFC-topic: i'm a french mason and i'll go to scotland for my mba studies in february. i would like to visit some scottish lodge in DUNDEE, EDIMBOURGH or INVERNESS, GLASGOW. thanks.
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 1999 16:55:42 -0500 (EST)
Name:: craig wood
E-mail:: cwood1234@earthlink.com
Location:: kirkland, WA
Lodge:: Kirkland #150
Lodge Loc'n:: Kirkland, WA
Office:: JW (elect)
RQFC-topic: Francis Scott Key
Message:: I am preparing a presentation for a SM, need info on Bro. Key's mother lodge, dates, etc.
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 1999 23:20:53 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Norman Watson
E-mail:: n.watson@sk.sympatico.ca
Location:: Saskatchewan, Canada
RQFC-topic: seeking information for our local history book
Message:: A history book is being compiled for Lancer, Sask, and vicinity. Seeking information on the history of the Masonic Lodge we had here in our community -- time it was founded, years of operation, founding members, etc.. Any suggestions where to obtain information or who to contact most gratefully appreciated!! Norman Watson
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 12:48:52 -0500 (EST)
Name:: hector carrion
E-mail:: httm//portorrican1@.com
Location:: VICENZA, ITALY
Lodge:: HOWARD Z. PLUMMER #131
Lodge Loc'n:: vicenza, ITALY
RQFC-topic: ANCCIENT FREEMASONRY
Message:: Greattings brothers, from Vicenza Italy we'll like to send ours blessings to you, and that the LORD give you the strengh and wisdom to overpass those that try to stop your beautiful future. Always look to the EAST. SO MOTE IT BE.
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 14:15:34 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Richard Warren Elms
E-mail:: dickpigpen@aol. com
Location:: Annapolis, MD 21401-4647 / USA
Lodge:: Annapolis Masonic Lodge No. 89
Lodge Loc'n:: Annapolis, MD
Office:: Chaplain
RQFC-topic: I am always interested in acquiring Masonic prayers that I can utilize at the meetings.
Message:: I am also Secretary / Recorder of Mt. Vernon Royal Chart Chapter, No. 25, Harmony Council No. 20, R&SM and Palestine Commandery No. 7, Knights Templar and am also interested in locating informative messages or short articles that I can print in our York Rite Herald.
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 18:46:02 -0500 (EST)
Name:: DON WEST
E-mail:: DWestyoda@aol.com
Location:: PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC (USA)
Lodge:: PAWLEYS ISLAND # 409
Lodge Loc'n:: PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC
RQFC-topic: BANNERMAN - family name research
Message:: IF YOU ARE A MASON WITH THE NAME BANNERMAN IN YOUR ANCESTRY - I WOULD BE MOST INTERESTED IN CORRESPONDING. DWestyoda@aol.com
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 20:03:53 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Oliver Nozieres
E-mail:: olinoz@hotmail.com
Location:: Brisbane-Queensland-Australia
Lodge:: TULLIBARDINE # 227
Lodge Loc'n:: Brisbane QLD. Australia
Office:: WSW
RQFC-topic: A so-called Masonic organisation A.U.M.
Message:: I am looking for some historical informations on an organisation claiming to be Masonic,and states a GL in New York. From where did they get a warrant/patent ? Is it from a French background ? Thanks if you can help me,it would be appreciated. Yours sincerely and fraternally Oliver
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 14:10:45 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Manuel De La Pena
E-mail::
Location:: Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
RQFC-topic: Masonic temples/lodges
Message:: I was looking at a picture of a lodge and noticed that the floor was checkered. Why? Also, I wanted to know why some objects in a lodge have to face a certain direction. One more question, are Masonic lodges and Masonic temples the same thing?
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 20:06:41 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Joseph Burke
E-mail:: JMIB DIV6
Location:: Bklyn.
RQFC-topic: History of my grangfathers participation in the masonic life.
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 00:54:39 -0500 (EST)
Name:: S. Mendenhall
E-mail:: menmclin@west.net
Location:: Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Office:: demitted member of the Order of Eastern Star, Santa Barbar
RQFC-topic: Genealogical assistance
Message:: I would like to request help to learn more about grandparents, great-grandparents, and great-great grandparents that all belonged to the Masons. Can you help me? Sue,
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 08:45:51 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Margit Lee
E-mail:: leemargit@hotmail.com
Location:: Bruchkoebel Germany
RQFC-topic: Jacque de Molay
Message:: Hi, I am not a mason but I am a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. My Chapter, Star of Germany Chapter #1 located in Offenbach Germany, is the oldest Eastern Star Chapter in Germany. It is great to belong to the great Masonic Family.
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 15:57:05 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Patrick Perry
E-mail:: defcon0@hotmail.com
Location:: General delivery, Kirksey, Kentucky
RQFC-topic: Civil War Dark Lantern Societies, Knights of the Golden Circle
Message:: We seek the location of more historical books and articles concerning pro-confederate Civil War Secret Societies. Research Findings Appreciated, no chit-chat please. -Have located a book called "Dark Lanterns" by Frank L. Klement at the Louisiana State Univ Press.
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 15:21:12 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Carolyn Clark Campbell
E-mail:: carolyncc@compuserve.com
Location:: Jersey City, NJ, USA (suburb of New York City)
Lodge:: Universalis #21
Lodge Loc'n:: New York City
Office:: Secretary
RQFC-topic: Women's Freemasonry
Message:: Would love to correspond with anyone working on the topic of Women's Freemasonry.
Date: Sat, 4 Dec 1999 23:43:53 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Matt Paetzhold
E-mail:: c02matthew.paetzhold@usafa.af.mil
Location:: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
RQFC-topic: Famous Political, Military, and Entertainment Masons
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 14:02:58 -0500 (EST)
Name:: semih bilgin
E-mail:: cevher.bilgin@isbank.net.tr
Location:: istanbul, TURKEY
Lodge:: AKIL HIKMET # 80
Lodge Loc'n:: ISTANBUL , TURKEY
RQFC-topic: The philosophy of second degree,
Message:: the relation of second degree/fellowcraft with the industrial revolution in England...
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 08:35:52 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Robert Kinnaird Johnson
E-mail:: kinnjohns@aol.com
Location:: Cincinnati. OH 45224 USA
Lodge:: ET Carson No.598
Lodge Loc'n:: Cincinnati, OH
RQFC-topic: Kit and Enoch Carson
Message:: What is the connection, if any, between the famous Kentuckian Kit Carson and Enoch T. Carson, the namesake of my own E T Carson Lodge Ohio No. 598?
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 02:21:32 -0500 (EST)
Name:: alice smith duncan
E-mail:: alsmith@telenet.net
Location:: canajoharie, ny usa
RQFC-topic: hoodwinks & their role in ritual
Message:: Working on a grad school research project, becoming fascinated by how the term "hoodwink" acquired its pejorative sense -- particularly in the 1920s, when fraternalism was at its peak! Any theories to share -- and also, is this blindfolding still used under the same name? Were hoodwinks as commonplace as the old catalogs suggest? Please contact me to discuss!
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 11:04:54 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Rob Schwartz
E-mail:: dbltrkr@hotmail.com
Location:: Sheridan, WY.
Lodge:: Sheridan Lodge #8
Lodge Loc'n:: Sheridan, WY
RQFC-topic: grandfather's Masonic background
Message:: I am looking for info on my grandfathers masonic background. His name was Martin Larson from Garske North Dakota. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You Rob
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 05:03:14 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Gillian Hoose
E-mail:: ghoo05@lgu.ac.uk
Location:: London,England
RQFC-topic: Symbolism in Masonic architecture and furniture
Message:: Iam researching this topic for my dissertation. Can anybody add anything relevant about how Masonic symbolism has been refined in architecture and furniture from the ancient world to the modern day Freemasonry.
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 07:26:18 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Thomas Titz
E-mail:: Thomas.Titz@gmx.nez
Location:: Bonn, Germany
Lodge:: FUENF PUNKTE #268
Lodge Loc'n:: Bonn, Germany
Office:: Master of Ceremonies
RQFC-topic: Masonic Regalia
Message:: I need information and preferably pictures of masonic jewels, sashes and aprons worn in the side degrees. I have quite good pictures from Scottish Rite, but need YR, AMD, and other orders/rites practiced in USA, France and UK.
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 15:59:12 -0500 (EST)
Name:: R:W: James P. 'Jim' Voelkle
E-mail:: tomball1096@hotmail.com
Location:: Tomball, Texas USA
Lodge:: Tomball Masonic Lodge #1096 AF&AM
Lodge Loc'n:: Tomball, Texas (near Houston)
Office:: Secretary (and DDGM)
RQFC-topic: Information on the life of Texas hero Lorenzo DeZavala
Message:: Always glad to hear from Masons in other places.
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 14:39:07 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Brother Robert K. Bruce, Past Master
E-mail:: Bob8ruce@aol.com
Location:: P. O. Box 92 Felton, PA 17322
Lodge:: Red Lion Lodge #649 F & AM
Lodge Loc'n:: Red Lion, PA
Office:: Pennsylvania Grand Lodge Represenative
RQFC-topic: Lodge Address, Contact Person, & Telephone
Message:: My father is a life member of Dalhousie Lodge in Carnoustie Scotland and was raised in 1967. We were stationed there while in the Navy and he has not been in contact with the lodge since we left in 1969. I am going to Scotland in 2000 and would like to make contact with his mother lodge and meet the brethren. If anyone could be of help please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your assistance. Fraternally yours, Bro. Robert Bruce, P. M.
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 00:54:18 -0500 (EST)
Name:: JOSEPH JAMES
E-mail:: jizagi@hotmail.com
Location:: DAR ES SALAAM-TANZANIA
RQFC-topic: THE DESTINY OF MEN
Message:: does death mean the end of everything? can we share ideas on this topics.
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 15:19:51 -0500 (EST)
Name:: Alexander Panokis
E-mail:: panokis@otenet.gr
Location:: Athens, Greece
Lodge:: HERCULES 12
Lodge Loc'n:: Athens, Greece
Office:: W.Master
RQFC-topic: Corner stone
Message:: Need some info on the issue of the corner stone as used in the first degree at the North side of the Lodge. Any assistance on this topic will be apreciated. Thank you