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Your site looks great. I do have a question. One of my ancestors was member of the Masonic Temple at Post and Montgomery.His funeral was at the Temple on May 3, 1896 his name was Gustavus Spear. I would like any information on his family, like name of wife and any children. Do you know where any of his records would be? any help would be appreciate Eugene Beckett P.O. Box 502 Cambria IL. 62915 e-mail, mvfr@onemain.com
Eugene Beckett <mvfr@onemain.com>
Cambria, IL. USA - Sunday, May 15, 2005 at 07:44:11 (PDT)

Sirs, In your Charleston timeline ( http://www.scottishritecalifornia.org/charleston_time_line.htm ) you have "the Capital of the state being moved from Charleston to Columbia in both 1786 and 1790. Do you know which it is? Check out my original patriotic Poems at www.PoetPatriot.com “Liberty is maintained by responsible freedom.” – Roger W Hancock
Roger W Hancock <Hancock@PoetPatriot.com>
Auburn, WA USA - Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 06:30:40 (PST)

Greatweb included in the http://masons.start4all.com A Must 4 Masons WorldWide
Roald Atle Furre <spacemasons@msn.com>
Bergen, Norway - Monday, January 24, 2005 at 08:59:00 (PST)

I am member of Supremo Conselho do Brazil. I am 33 degree since 1978 AL. I am Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Florida (USA) and Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan (Canada) NEAR to the Grande Loja Maçônica do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul - GLMERGS (BRAZIL). I am member of Order of the DeMolay in Brazil. Please,I hope receive your newspaper ou magazine in my Home Adress. \the e-mail of my Grand Lodge is: glojars@terra.org.br Page in Internet is: www.glojars.org.br Fraternally Claudiomar Lopes Barcellos
Claudiomar Lopes Barcellos <claudiomarbarcellos@yahoo.com.br>
Pelotas, RS BRAZIL - Sunday, November 28, 2004 at 22:47:06 (PST)

wonderful site,great job.
john duncan <justjohnsac@aol.com>
sacramento, ca USA - Friday, November 26, 2004 at 15:56:30 (PST)

Great website - I frequently turn to the California Scottish Rite website for information. This is an excellent resource tool for all Masons. Thanks!
Micah E
Omaha, NE USA - Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 08:41:15 (PST)

Congratulation for this page, I whant that the link of the gran lodge of baja california sur, appears in this url.. My English not good sorry.
Javier Carmona <jcarmona@granlogiabcs.com.mx>
La Paz, BCS México - Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 08:19:09 (PST)

This is a very well designed and informative web-site. I only wish that it could download a bit faster. Thanks. Fraternally, Jim
James Anthony 32nd degree <clanthony>
Ramona, CA USA - Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 09:59:21 (PDT)

Thank you for posting the information on Abraham Alexander. I am researching the soldiers who served in the Revolutionary War with my ancestor to learn as much as I can about the company, the battles they fought and also what happened to them after the war. Jim Kurtts.
Jim Kurtts <jnk4@bellsouth.net>
Hendersonville, NC USA - Monday, September 27, 2004 at 18:04:25 (PDT)

Gentlemen, I am not a Mason but I am in posession of a photograph of the "Sacramento Scottish Rite Temple Consistory class Nov. 17, 1945". It is in excellant condition and still in the original mailing tube when it was mailed to my Grand Father, who was a Mason, as was my Father. If you are interested in this photo please let me know as it would be my pleasure to send it to you. Respectfully, Jack Hardy
jack hardy <jhar606@aol.com>
pasadena, tx USA - Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 10:39:21 (PDT)

I am so glad that you do have a website where one is able to learn about your organization . I am very fascinated by the Freemason Order. I think primarily because of its ancient origins. But what I'm doing is delaying telling you why I'm really sending you this e-mail. I'll just get to the point: about two years ago, I had a dream where I was observing from a bird's eye view the interior of a building, specifically what appeared to be an auditorium. What I saw were women and children milling about in this room. There was nothing odd or haunting about this vignette. The feeling I got was quite matter a fact. And, get this: about 6 months later, I happened to be right by the old Scottish Rite Temple, now the San Jose Athletic Club, on the corner of 3rd St. and St. James St. in San Jose, CA. I've lived in this town for 44 years. It's my hometown. And I enjoy looking at the historical buildings around St. James Park. Well, to make a short story not any longer, I just happened to ask the staff at the San Jose Athletic Club if I could just take a peek inside because I happen to love the architecture of this building. It's simply beautiful and authoritative and masterful. And as she began to tour me around, we entered the auditorium first. And wouldn't you know it?! It was the very same room I had dreamt of 6 months earlier, approximately. I recognized it right away. It was awesome, but at the same time spooky because I had never had that happen to me ever before in my whole life. I know that I sound almost childish in my explanation of how I felt but I can't find any other simpler or more honest way to express myself. I mean, I actually dreamt of this place and had never laid eyes on it prior to this dream until I asked, just by chance, if I could take a look inside. So, tell me, what do you think? What I've told you is in utmost sincerity and wonderment. Please e-mail be back to get your wonderful fraternity's opinion on this, okay?
Guillermina Camino <guillermina_camino@yahoo.com>
San Jose, CA USA - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 01:09:12 (PDT)

I love your web site. I've been looking for some old maps of Charleston and I was wondering if you could tell me where I could get copies of the maps you have on your website? Thank you very much Rebecca
Rebecca Nagy <nagyre@usa.redcross.org>
Charleston, SC USA - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 19:35:14 (PDT)

I am a Scottish rite member, Valley of Chicago, and I have been here in California since 1984. I was the Senior Warden of our lodge, Ravenswood Lodge #777 in Chicago before I moved to California. I have been a Mason for about 27 years now and in good standing. I found your website very interesting and educational.
Silverio Pacla <silbarok@aol.com>
Union City, CA USA - Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 00:50:43 (PDT)

I am treas. of shrine club 2004 in Palm Desert, Stan Gold 33rd. just opened new Language Center & Noble Joe DiPuzo is President. Proud and glad to find Masons respected and doing so much for community & children et. in the Coachella Valley.Thanks, Dr. Beadle 4-8-2004. Potentate Visitation on 5.1 and All welcome anytime to valley for golf and visits.
Dr. Harold E. Beadle <hbeadle@dc.rr.com>
Palm Desert, California USA - Thursday, April 08, 2004 at 23:37:18 (PDT)

I was blown away. I have been a Charleston Tour Guide for over ten years. I never seen a website with such detailed information on the Holy City. I will get the word out on your excellent site. Thanks!
Malcolm Hale <malhale@yahoo.com>
Charleston, SC USA - Monday, April 05, 2004 at 19:44:09 (PDT)

I would like to become freemansonry member, Please send me some more information of how I can becomea a member at the Sacramento Lodge. Thanks Roberto Lozano
Roberto Lozano <rlozano@sbcglobal.net>
Sacramento, CA USA - Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 20:01:03 (PST)

Great site! I have just been passed to the degree of Fellow Craft in Manitou Lodge #68, Manitou Springs, Co. I can't wait to be able to petition. Thanks!
Rob McCandless <colorobo@adelphia.net>
Manitiou Springs, Co USA - Monday, February 16, 2004 at 15:42:36 (PST)

I enjoyed your web site very much. Please keep up the good work. Doyle Hatfield 32 KCCH Southern Jurisdiction Valley of Columbus Orient of Georgia
Doyle Hatfield <hatfielddr@aol.com>
Waverly Hall, GA USA - Monday, February 16, 2004 at 10:41:31 (PST)

DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT 52 QUEEN STREET? IF NOT DO YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND SOME HISTORY ON IT? THANK YOU
TAMMI NAPIER <TAMMI NAPIER>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at 14:16:18 (PST)

Question about the 'fundamental degrees'. I checked with Bill Rogers, who heads up our classroom instruction, and he was under the impression this referred to 1,2,3,4,14,18,30 and 32 Degrees. Is their a difference between fundamental and obligatory? 31st degree - Inspector Inquisitor: This degree teaches prayerful self-examination. The mistakes today should not be committed tomorrow. Simply, the daily look at ones self to learn to live with the future. No apron is worn in the Supreme Tribunal, but in inferior bodies, a white sheep-skin apron with a silver Teutonic cross may be worn. The jewel is a silver Teutonic cross. The jewel may be suspended from a white collar, with a gold triangle with a "31" inside it. But in inferior bodies it may be suspended from a golden chain, the links of which form the eight fundamental degrees of Masonry: The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 14th, 16th, 18th, and 30th. Joe Coppinger, 32° KCCH..Editor
Joe Coppinger, 32° KCCH <papajoe32@aol.com>
Perris, CA USA - Wednesday, February 04, 2004 at 06:31:36 (PST)

Hello , My name is Petar Doljanica.I'm from city of Budva,Montenegro (ex-Yugoslavia) My grandfather Peter M. Doljanica 32 was the member of Scottish Rite Valley Fresno California since he died in 1971 in Split,Yugoslavia.I would like to know some more information about his life there so could You please tell me more information. Your sincerely Petar Doljanica
Petar <doljanica@vektra.cg.yu>
Budva, ex-Yugoslavia - Tuesday, February 03, 2004 at 06:31:20 (PST)

Excellent overview of AASR Degrees, and nice collection of thumbnail clip art as well. This sure makes my job easier when I'm searching for clip art and short support articles for our bulletin. Keep up the great work!
Joe Coppinger, 32° KCCH <PapaJoe32@aol.com>
Perris, CA USA - Tuesday, February 03, 2004 at 02:07:07 (PST)

I ENJOYED THE READING MATERIAL. I'VE RECENTLY BEEN EXPOSED TO FREEMASONRY AND DECIDED TO DO MORE INDEPTH RESEARCH TO CURVE THE CRAVING I HAVE FOR KNOWLEDGE.
JIMMY YOUNG <RUKIZ182@HOTMAIL.COM>
SAN DIEGO, CA. USA - Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at 16:21:06 (PST)

You write: "Alexandre-Francois Auguste, Marquis de Grasse, arrived in Charleston, South Carolina on August 14, 1793 aboard the ship "Thomas." Accompaning him on this voyaue was his wife, daughters, four sisters, and stepmother. According to tradition, they were hospitably received by John B. Holmes at his dwelling, now 15 Meeting Street." Could you please show your source, since this is a little more than Harris 1964, p. 67 ?
alain bernheim <alainbernheim@compuserve.com>
Montreux, Switzerland - Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at 04:36:59 (PST)

I recently acquired a bronze coin from C& S bank. The date is June 29, 1929. What is the significance of this coin? I did read that the officers were given a bronze coin when the bank opened. Was this tradition continued? If so, through which years? I look forward to hearing from you.
a. lucas <sweetlucas@aol.com>
USA - Friday, January 16, 2004 at 19:48:54 (PST)

I was told that I was a decendant of Frederick Dalcho. Reading your timeline though does not show that he had any children. I would appreciate any information you could give me in regards to this. Thank you very much. David Smith
David Dalcho Smith IV <dds4@sbcglobal.net>
Blue Springs, MO USA - Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at 13:42:03 (PST)

great design ! very nice page !!! keep up the good work
warenproben <warenproben>
Vienna, at Austria - Tuesday, January 06, 2004 at 19:38:18 (PST)

truly appreciated this work . Visitor from zyban .. greets
zyban <kusar88par__lark@classnet.pl>
USA - Sunday, December 28, 2003 at 14:37:33 (PST)

very informative
wiliam nash <empireint33@hotmail.com>
holiday , fl USA - Friday, December 12, 2003 at 10:32:26 (PST)

Please update the link from Islam Temple, San Francisco to Asiya Center, San Mateo and our new URL is http://www.geocities.com/asiyashriners
Samuel Yee <samuelyee@sbcglobal.net>
San Mateo, ca USA - Friday, October 31, 2003 at 20:20:27 (PST)

Thank you for providing me a place to learn more about Scottish Rite Masonry.
R. J. Preston <Rpreston1@bak.rr.com>
Bakersfield, Ca USA - Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 14:33:55 (PST)

My wife's great uncle John A Hyssong was presented to Knight Rose Croix on Nov. 16, 1927.It is on a Pittsburgh, Pa lapel pin.I would like to know if there is a record of this anywhere. Your site is very interestng. Sincerely, W F Hermann
William F Hermann <willie17@sgi.net>
Bentleyville, Pa USA - Saturday, October 18, 2003 at 17:03:14 (PDT)

We are most happy to discover your site. It is delightful - and informative. In the writeup on the site is mentioned Louis Timothy, a protege of Benjamin Franklin, and the South Carolina Gazette - 1734. Later is mentioned his death in 1738. Is there any way of finding out more about him from Masonic records? We have a great deal - but information from those who actually knew him would be most helpful. Thank you and keep up the good work. James Wilds - a direct descendent - and former Mason (60 years ago more or less).
James Wilds <jwilds@sc.rr.com>
Columbia, SC USA - Monday, October 06, 2003 at 14:21:08 (PDT)

Nice Site. I was looking for info on the ERISA SPD of the CItizens & Southern Bank of Georgia, but this was an interesting history lesson. Thanks. 05-31-1801. Supreme Council of United States formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Shepeards Tavern. Nice Bank.
William S. Coffman Jr <William_Coffman@Excite.com>
Tampa, FL USA - Monday, October 06, 2003 at 13:54:52 (PDT)

Lots of respect and deep appreciation after attending a dinner and 7 times Vivat , Vivat, Vivat at the Sacramento Scottish rite temple (Saint John)
Tony Aoun <tonyaoun@comcast.net>
Elk Grove, Ca USA - Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at 21:17:10 (PDT)

Do you know anything about the origin of the name Sabin Sreet (formerly Mill) behind Calhoun? My daughter-in-law in Oregon is a Sabin and I'd love to know the S.C. connection.
Edward Rouffy <evrouffy@comcast.net>
USA - Monday, September 29, 2003 at 15:57:57 (PDT)

Am looking for information to confirm that Adam Clark Vroman, of Pasadena was a Mason around the turn of the 20th century. Can you help?
Donn Scott <ghpotu@yahoo.com>
USA - Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 02:00:42 (PDT)

STILL A GREAT SITE... PLEASE NOTE MY NEW UPDATED EMAIL ADDRESS AS I HOPE TO HEAR FROM ALL OF YOU..
PAUL TUROVER <TUROVER@COMCAST.NET>
PETALUMA, CA USA - Friday, September 05, 2003 at 14:38:00 (PDT)

brothers i would like to have a reunion bookket from your valley thank you i am amember of valley of south bend ind.
wallace harpp <wharppaol.com>
crown point , ind USA 46307 - Monday, September 01, 2003 at 13:36:34 (PDT)

This page is very informative and provides excellent introductory comments for Lectures to be given in each degree. Thanks!
Millard Lowe, Most Wise, Mecca Chapter #26, Knights of the Rose Croix <mlowe5@aol>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Friday, August 15, 2003 at 14:30:24 (PDT)

This page is very informative and provides excellent introductory comments for Lectures to be given in each degree. Thanks!
Millard Lowe, Most Wise <mlowe5@aol>
Harbor City, CA USA - Friday, August 15, 2003 at 14:28:09 (PDT)

What a wonderful site! I have been searching for more info on my GGG-Grandfather's connections to the Scottish Rite Masons for many years. All I knew was his name, JOHN MITCHELL, and that he established Scottish Rites before 1800. What a wonderful find! Thank you so much. I would also appreciate any assistance in finding out more about his family. Thanks again, Jeanie Morgan (Mother's surname 'Mitchell')
Jeanie Morgan <jmorgan14@houston.rr.com>
Seabrook, TX USA - Thursday, August 14, 2003 at 15:57:07 (PDT)

This is the best site that I have visited so far. I am wondering how long it will take me to visit at all the sites.
Roy McGinnis <sirroy@sysmatrix.net>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Saturday, August 09, 2003 at 21:36:50 (PDT)

I quitely chose to enter your cathedral to act on your grand stage and to help create new ideas to bring in new recruits for a dying rite I hope you will accept ,and i offer my services yet once again to bring forth new life
James L. Mitchell AKA Robinson <gkisley@cox.net>
Orange, Ca USA - Friday, July 11, 2003 at 15:15:07 (PDT)

Good morning, Your site is very helpful to me and has given me a better insight as to the history of the Santa Barbara Lodge/Temple. My father Don Denver Field Jr. and grandfather Don Denver Field Sr. were Masons in Lansing, Michigan. My father asked me as a teenager to become a Job's daughter, but I did not understand this organization and declined at the time. I am now 56 and work full time at Cottage Hospital as a Radiology Transcriber. My husband and I returned from our vacation in Sedona, AZ last Saturday. We were at Airport Rd. to view and enjoy the sunset with our oldest son, our daughter-in-law, and our two granddaughters when we walked over to the Masonic Lodge and stood at the dedication and open air altar. This refreshed my memory of my father and grandfather (and also my mother-in-law's mother Fannie Cowing of Homewood, Illinois who was an Eastern Star). I have been reading various sites from the web pages which include graces, poetry, and humor, charity and spiritual values of the Masons. Thank you for providing your information and please contact me if I can be of help to you. Sincerely Pat Schneider 425 W. Padre E18 Santa Barbara CA 93105 c-phone (805)698-0366 Home (805) 563-7713
Patricia Lea Schneider <pschne2585@aol.com>
Santa Barbara, CA USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 05:54:42 (PDT)

Nice web-site, especially the Long Beach history.
Dave Hall <Halldavid2@aol.com>
Long Beach, ca USA - Sunday, June 29, 2003 at 15:42:54 (PDT)

I enjoyed the site. I also would like to recive any information on becomming a scottish rite mason, Because I would like to become a member.
Michael C McAdoo <coolcatmag@aol.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 21:14:13 (PDT)

Great Site - Lots of information made simple, Great graphics too. Paul Turover, 32 Degree June 07, 2003
Paul R. Turover, 32 degree <Turover@attbi.com>
Petaluma , CA USA - Saturday, June 07, 2003 at 22:56:29 (PDT)

Excellent timeline! I thoroughly enjoyed reading all the way through. Researching: TURNBULL, SCARLETT surnames.
Gloria Holtsinger <gjhwh@webtv.net>
CT USA - Saturday, June 07, 2003 at 12:21:32 (PDT)

Dear bretheren: I just moved to the esat bay area from Los Angeles. I am a brother mason of santa monica palisades lodge #307. I would like to start participation in the scottish rite. Please inform me of which scottish rite would be more suitable for me, San Francisco, San Jose, or Oakland. Thank you
Francisco Adame <Fhadame@msn.com>
Danville, CA USA - Friday, May 30, 2003 at 10:18:12 (PDT)

I found the site to be informative. I have printed out relevant information and will read it further. Best regards.
Gerald Hauprich <ghaup13507@aol.com>
Santa Rosa, CA USA - Tuesday, May 06, 2003 at 16:43:55 (PDT)

Thanks for making it possible , it is exciting to visit your side , Frank P. Kemp
Fr.P. Kemp <mailto:ksc@iprimus.com.au>
Adelaide , SA Australia - Monday, April 28, 2003 at 06:43:37 (PDT)

An excellent website and very informative. I am joining the Scottish Rite tonight in the Omaha, Nebraska Valley and I very much appreciated learning more about the degrees and symbolism.
Micah
Omaha, NE USA - Friday, April 25, 2003 at 06:49:30 (PDT)

hello from brother matthew deering,officer at liberty lodge 299,i am junior deacon
matthew deering <diamonds2@mindspring.com>
san jose, ca USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 18:45:20 (PDT)

QQ.´. hh.´. en 1991 estuve viviendo en oxnard antes de ser iniciado, sin embargo conoci exteriormente eltemplo enfrente del ox high school espero algun dia vistarles fraternalmente
victor manuel bravo-polaco <polaco_vm@hotmail.com>
monterrey, nl mexico - Saturday, April 19, 2003 at 19:04:26 (PDT)

i used to be a jobs daughter and now i am 33 and would like to be a part of masonic temple here in fresno how can i go about doing this do you have a part of the masonic temple that i could join? hollypwr@aol.com
Holly M. Williams <Hollypwr@aol.com>
Fresno, CA United States - Monday, March 31, 2003 at 19:22:44 (PST)

I appreciate you putting the youth information in your web site. Just wanted you to have California's web page address; www.caiorg.org Thanks, Ruth Ann Hall Mother Advisor Camellia Assembly #108
Ruth Ann Hall <CamelliaMom@hotmail.com>
Rio Linda, Ca USA - Monday, March 31, 2003 at 14:55:24 (PST)

I have a lithograph of a diploma containg the 1st known record connectionof the order of the Red with the order of the templar by ben Lear with the impression of the original seal of the commander it is in a frame can you tell me its value if any i do not understand all of the words it is for A Sir Henry Beaumont 1783 Ancient Masons St Andrews Lodge Charlston S.Carolina Malfa 3517
Irene Davis <bostonqueenie@attbi.com>
wayland , ma USA - Monday, March 31, 2003 at 14:47:51 (PST)

Great information. Thanks
John Schneider
Charleston, SC USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at 16:42:06 (PST)

Thank you for providing me a place to learn more about Scottish Rite Masonry. In our district the books are reserved for the three head of households. I am proud to announce that I was elected to the House of Kadosh. I wanted to learn more as I am now responsible for lectures regarding the degrees of this house and encourage a better and more concise understanding of what it truly means to be a Scotish Rite Mason.
Phillip R. Jackson <Queens42jackson1@aol.com>
Columbia, Mo USA - Sunday, March 09, 2003 at 21:21:31 (PST)

Fraternal greetings to all Brothers! Keep up the good work! Here is the website of the AF&AM GL of Bulgaria: http://grandlodge-bulgaria.org/English/main_eng.htm
Julian
Sofia, Bulgaria - Tuesday, February 25, 2003 at 05:59:40 (PST)

I was trying to find the where abouts of the C & S Bank that I used to do business with. I'm not too interested in past history, as I am in present, ie.,what the status of the bank is presently. I'm sure it was bought out by another bank, but connot find anything on it locally. Thank you.
William C.Miller <mailto:WM%20Retired02@AOL.com>
Ag\ugusta, GA USA - Monday, February 17, 2003 at 04:56:07 (PST)

I HAVE FOUND YOUR EDIT VERY GOOD. I AM CONSTRUCTING MY FAM /HIS. WE ARE DIRECT DECENDENTS OF THE DALCHO FAMILY IN eNGLAND.
frances beatrice dalcho stewart <francesbstewart>
liverpool l25 9 RJ, england - Friday, February 14, 2003 at 13:45:04 (PST)

As a new member of the Rite I enjoyed your work.I'am a member of Scottish Rite here at Valley of Indianapolis,In Member#85605. Keep it up so mote it be
Raymond Tullis <tullisrht@yahoo.com>
Aurora, In USA - Sunday, February 09, 2003 at 13:34:34 (PST)

I am most pleased to find your web site. My father, Kenneth A Johnson 32 KCCH was most active in the Pasadena Scottish Rite ... he would be proud ...
Keith Eric Johnson AIA <kej@kejarchitect.net>
Kentfield, CA USA - Saturday, February 01, 2003 at 21:15:24 (PST)

WE ARE DIRECT FAMILY OF FREDERICK. DID HE HAVE A BROTHER JOHN? LAST LINK TO TIE UP.MUCH APPRECIATE YOUR HELP.
FRANCES STEWART <SNOWBALL@AOL.COM>
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 17:21:02 (PST)

Hey I really like your site. I have found some of the information here helpfull. Thanks :)
Joe D.

Joe <j_dirt@hotmail.com>
Memphis, TN US - Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 20:26:04 (PST)

THIS IS THE FIRST SOURCE ON COMTE DE GRASSE THAT ACTUALLY HAS USEFUL INFO!!
marija mitlea <gsgshye>
ayhhn, CA USA - Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 18:14:16 (PST)

Dear Sir, I was looking for the history and photographs of the Charleston Orphan Home that was located at 160 Calhoun St. I spent some years in the home prior to it being demolished in 1953-1954. If you have any archies that may have some of the latest photos of the Orphan Home before it was demolished, please contact me at my e-mail address.This will be greatly appreciated. Regards Henry Johnson P.S. I have enjoyed reading the articles about the old buildings in your website.
henry johnson <henryj1938@aol.com>
timmonsville, sc USA - Monday, January 20, 2003 at 12:49:44 (PST)

Fraternal Greetings my Brothers. I'm an EA going up for FC next month. I found the break down of the degrees and their lodges very helpful in training some of the newer Brothers in my lodge. Thanks for the site. Very respectfully Bro Hiran Carrero, W.W. Dillard Lodge #30 A.A.S.R Norfolk Virginia.
Bro. Hiran Carrero <carrerh@yahoo.com>
Virginia Beach, VA USA - Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 10:11:56 (PST)

Fraternal Greetings - I am a British Freemason now living in Santa Barbara where I am a member of that Blue Lodge (No 1920. However, in England I am still a member of the Knights Templar and the Holy Royal Arch(York Rite)and the Ancient & Accepted Rite/Rose Croix as well as the Order of the Red Cross of Constantine. In Hoc Signo Vinces. Fraternally - Nigel Gallimore
Ecellent & Perfect Bro Nigel J D Gallimore, 18* (Past MWS under the Supreme Council of the A*AR for England & Wales) <njdgusa@aol.com>
Santa Barbara, California USA - Sunday, January 12, 2003 at 23:30:49 (PST)

lovely greetings from germany
sanne
- Tuesday, January 07, 2003 at 02:03:54 (PST)

Ottimo
Catalano Enrico S.G.I.G. <catalanoenrico@libero.it>
Catanzaro, Italy - Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 09:43:57 (PST)

http://www.albertpikedemolay.org/scottishrite/ The Valley of San Antonio, Tx. Website address is listed above. I have just discovered your website and find it very interesting. I plan to continue reading through it and will provide additional comments later. Fraternally, Al Machts
Alfred E. Machts, Jr. 33º <machtsa@ev1.net>
Schertz, Tx USA - Sunday, December 29, 2002 at 21:40:03 (PST)

Hello, I just wanted to write a short note that I really like your web site and I found it to be very informative. There is one thing I noticed that shold be corrected on your site. You list of Grand Lodges list one as the Grand Lodge of Ontario which is not accurate. THe actual correct term is The Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. At one time when Canada only had a few provinces this GL was the GL of Canada. As Canada grew and Provincial GLs were formed some Masons took issue with our GL becing called the GL of Canada and with what that title implied, which is why the Province of Ontario was added. Sincerely and Fraternally, Dave Clark
Dave Clark <mastermason@sympatico.ca>
Belleville, ON Canada - Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 18:40:23 (PST)

I am verry shocked to know that there are still people in this free country who think theire is a difference between people by skin colour!
alyssa <ihadmlk@netscape.net>
USA - Thursday, December 19, 2002 at 11:48:52 (PST)

Excellent and informative site! I've sent the link to friends who ask me about the Scottish Rite. Fraternally, -John Karnes, 32°K.C.C.H., Past Master in Missouri
John Karnes <karnes@charter.net>
Cape Girardeau, MO USA - Monday, December 02, 2002 at 20:02:24 (PST)

I am looking for a copy of a historic map, located in St. Philip's Church. Do you have any information about this map. Thanks for any help you can provide.
Craig Abee <cabee212@aol.com>
Spartanburg, SC USA - Monday, December 02, 2002 at 18:35:45 (PST)

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Bart <bart@wes-tex.com>
Brownwood, Texas USA - Friday, November 22, 2002 at 06:43:36 (PST)

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BRO. ALLEN J. HOLMES <PLAN34@HOTMAIL.COM>
FAYETTEVILLE, NC !!!!! - Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at 19:40:07 (PST)

Very exciting web site, I am proud that we have a dedicated group that does such a wonderfull work. Fraternally
Mahmoud ghaffari, 32 <mahmoud@ghaffaris.com>
Rancho Palso Verdes, Ca USA - Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at 19:52:47 (PST)

I have found this site to be quite informative. Thank you for all your time and effort in creating this site.
Brother George Gilles <Gillesjujutsu-Do>
Brooklyn , New York USA - Monday, November 11, 2002 at 15:43:41 (PST)

well done
credit to you
USA - Sunday, November 10, 2002 at 14:11:56 (PST)

AS DOUG WOULD SAY, "LOOKS GOOD, LETS GET ON WITH IT!" AND PETE WOULD SAY,"MY SENTIMENTES EXACTLY!" WEBMASTER, GREAT JOB.
LARRY J. SHAW KCCH <SHAWZE@ATT.NET>
TUSTIN, CA USA - Saturday, November 09, 2002 at 21:02:01 (PST)

Brethren, We are establishing a Resource Center with Forum for Turkish Masons where we couldn't come across any at all with our extensive search. We welcome your articles and contributions about Freemasonry you would like to share. Please help us to create and to keep alive such Resource Center. Fraternally Site Starting Date: 11th of October 2002 ---------------- TURKISH MASONS WORLDWIDE http://www.geocities.com/turkishmasons/
Turkish Masons
- Thursday, October 31, 2002 at 17:40:27 (PST)

Just to let you know..the Valley of Los Angeles does not meet at Santa Monica Masonic Lodge (which is actually Santa Monica-Palisades Masonic Lodge), but meets at the Santa Monica Masonic Center.
Harry Maslin, P.M. <smp307@mindspring.com>
USA - Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 15:54:17 (PDT)

I am very impressed!
Search Engine Submission <luna12@fromru.com>
Fir, CW Canada - Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 06:34:16 (PDT)

I enjoyed reading this sight. I have a research paper due about the topic of societies around this time. It helped me alot.
Lily <lilyfrog333@hotmail.com>
Silverstreet, SC USA - Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 16:04:30 (PDT)

Thank you for the opportunity to congratulate all the Brethren responsible for such an excellent website. The information contained is accurate and consise - very unusual these days. Keep up the good work. Fraternal regards. Bill Hunter, Valley of Taipei, Orient of Taiwan-China.
Bill Hunter K.C.C.H. <whunter@loxinfo.co.th>
Banglamung, Thailand - Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 06:20:39 (PDT)

Hello, I was wondering who owns the rights to the Shepherds Tavern photo on the first page of the section? I was trying to find a photo of this building because of the old Klinck Wickenberg store. Thanks, SS
Steve Simkin <icecube@inav.net>
USA - Monday, October 21, 2002 at 17:54:31 (PDT)

Your website had the information on the Fellowship Society that I was interested in. Also covered the History of Charleston in great detail. Thanks, Mike Steadham / Steedman
Mike Steadham <twisterF04@aol.com>
sc USA - Sunday, October 13, 2002 at 16:57:24 (PDT)

you need to get information about Fredrick The Great!!!!!!!!!!
Dort <spongebob370@aol.com>
Bethlehem, pa USA - Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at 13:18:14 (PDT)

Your website is very helpful, thank you, good job on website, from:Samuel Jackson.
sam bates
Stowe, VT USA - Friday, September 20, 2002 at 05:43:40 (PDT)

Wonderful site!-Thanks for all of your wonderful posts, but your section on Dalcho leaves me wondering about the 'unpleasant disagreement' among the Bros:. might anyone possess insight into this? LGAdams 32 deg Orient of Georgia Valley of Savannah
Lucas G Adams <lgadams73@aol.com>
Savannah, Ga USA - Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 20:04:50 (PDT)

I would be interested to know where you got the scans from also I do have the text of the book if you wish
Dave Leigh <Masonic@coppice150.fsnet.co.uk>
Oldham, UK - Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 11:26:51 (PDT)

Hello my name is Cisco. English language is my second language . I visit sites like yours to learn new english vocabulary words and improve my english grammar . I hope to have effective communication and business communication for a new job in US. I learned a new word of the day from your site. I plan to be public speaking and business writing better now from your site. Thank you.
Cisco
Bogota, Putumayo Colombia - Thursday, September 05, 2002 at 01:24:55 (PDT)

I was disappointed not to find any information regarding the Gullah people of the Sea Islands. or Any information regarding Slavery and the Dutch slavers.
beverley S. Taliaferro <bevtorg@aol.com>
cleveland, oh USA - Wednesday, September 04, 2002 at 20:07:31 (PDT)

keep up the good work! later....flint
FLINT
USA - Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 05:06:07 (PDT)

I have been interested in Freemasonry for a long time. My interest was sparked by reading “Morals and Dogma” and History of Freemasonry. I am on my PhD in Religious studies and History. My second degree is in Architectural engineering. I want to use my skills to benefit my lodge and develop friendship with others of a like-mind. It is my genuine hope that when I seek admission to this honorable society, I will be warmly received. My question to all: Is there any advantage asking the to join the lodge trough a known member(My acquaintance), instead just calling the lodge and ask them to join. What is the best to do?
Brian <A571961@hotmail.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Monday, August 05, 2002 at 17:12:20 (PDT)

Nice Site!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Boris <boriskta@sicom.com.tk>
- Monday, July 29, 2002 at 03:36:14 (PDT)

Nice Site!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Boris <boriskta@sicom.com.tk>
- Monday, July 29, 2002 at 01:25:57 (PDT)

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Francisco "Bonato" Pereira da Silva, 33Ã‚Âº <fbonato52@hotmail.com>
RECIFE, PE Brazil - Monday, July 22, 2002 at 17:32:21 (PDT)

Greetings to you and your guests. Love what you’ve done with your site. As an educator I can say you have great communication skills.teeth whitener
Catherine
La Mesa, Ca US - Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 01:02:09 (PDT)

I would like information about scholarships available to educators in New Jersey. Thanks JT
Jan Trotta <Trotta904@aol;.com>
Ridgefield, NJ USA - Monday, July 15, 2002 at 19:43:28 (PDT)

i really enjoyed your page
Hank Chesson <chy55210@aol.com>
hitchcock, TX USA - Friday, July 12, 2002 at 08:42:20 (PDT)

Just visiting, loved your site, very imfomative. Are there many members in Hampton?
John Tugwell <Tugwell8@aol.com>
HAMPTON, VA USA - Friday, July 12, 2002 at 05:28:06 (PDT)

Wow! You’ve found yourself a great franchise business opportunity. Good luck! And great site by the way!
Cynthia
San Diego, Ca US - Friday, July 12, 2002 at 03:18:04 (PDT)

Just passing through. Very informative, I like the page!
William Tarrant, 32° <william_tarrant@army.mil>
Tahlequah, OK USA - Monday, July 01, 2002 at 14:49:09 (PDT)

I was hoping that you had an application that i could download , we raised a brother here in redding last night and he had an interest in joining the scottish rite,and i didnt have one. We need all the members we can get, Scottish rite is more or less dead here in redding . they have maby two dinners a year and those are rsvp, lots of people like me dont know if we can make it so they just dont come, I understand why they do that though. If you would send me an application I will file it in my Computer along with the shrine and blue lodge and ill be prepared when someone asks for one, Our Shrine Club up here has someone at all the third degrees in the area to give someone an application, Fraternally Charles Griffin 32
Charles Griffin <asstnuthin@aol.com>
Redding, Ca USA - Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 07:56:34 (PDT)

My name is Edmund Marco and it's a pleasure to sign your guest book. I work for an advertising agency in London. Our agency represents direct marketing companies that are involved in the marketing of products as seen on TV in England. Most of the infomercial products come from the U.S. but then again we export our talents as well. My brother has appeared in infomercials in the U.S. advertising various products. I think it's hilarious that English people respond so well to American products while Americans tend to respond well to sales people who have an English accent!
Edmund
London, Kent England - Sunday, June 02, 2002 at 05:41:07 (PDT)

Great Site, valuable info, I will became a 3rd degree tonight at #6 Kardeslik (Bratherhood)lodge of Istanbul I would like to visit a lodge in N.Y. this summer to see how you brothers work.
Fuat Ozharat <fuat@piramitdepo.com>
Istanbul, Turkey - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 06:01:48 (PDT)

I am South Carolina descendant for at least seven generations. I enjoyed your site. Please keep adding more information for genealogy nuts and lovers of history. Thank You!
Carolyn Snook <carolynsnook@hotmail.com>
Charleston, SC USA - Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 19:20:47 (PDT)

I am wondering if this John Mitchell was my GGGG-grandfather. All I know of him is that he was from Ireland and fought in the Rev. War. Apparently, he was said to have lived in N.C. Any information is appreciated!
Doris Mitchell <mitchdor@aol.com>
Florissant, MO USA - Wednesday, May 08, 2002 at 11:10:18 (PDT)

Every Mason should know the history of his lodge. Great page.
Wor. William G. Drown <spacexplorer@aol.com>
Danvers, MA USA - Monday, April 22, 2002 at 13:10:27 (PDT)

Greetings from Pa. Iam a Past Most Wise Master,of Valley Of Reading PA,I have enjoyed AASR for 22 years. I was just elected to receive the 33rd degree this year.
Harry Bertoti <eagleman@enter.net>
Birdsboro, Pa USA - Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 16:37:03 (PDT)

Member of Crow Canyon Lodge, Castro Valley, I am interested in Scottish Rite philanthropic work - especially the speech and learning disorders clinics. I will probably petition to join the rite sometime this year. An excellent site. I liked the Southern Jurisdiction Site also.
Charles Stewart <cstewart16@medscape.com>
Alameda, CA USA - Friday, April 19, 2002 at 16:09:13 (PDT)

A wonderful site! Your web award was richly earned!
Barry Thorpe <Barrythorpe@lakewoodmasons.org>
Long Beach, CA USA - Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 11:50:00 (PDT)

SR Valley AASR Website is nearing completion...
S.K. Nick Karels 32° <nick@scottishrite.com>
Santa Rosa, CA USA - Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 19:58:41 (PST)

A wonderful site - I'm forwarding this address to my step-son in San Jose who has a language challenged son and who I believe needs some help. I am a member of the Orient of Washington, Valley of Everett. THANK YOU !!!
John A. Smeby <johnsme@galaxynet.com>
Oak Harbor, WA USA - Friday, April 05, 2002 at 11:45:51 (PST)

Dear Brother, Your web-site communicates to people at all levels in a clear,concise and fluent manner,considering the needs of Masons and others world-wide.It actively and positively encourages others to understand the Masonic process. "Altruism" is the key to freemasonry. therefore "Why cant the true light of Freemasonry be shown to Mankind so eveyone can see its altruistic light". Let none Masons see the Truth/reality. best Dominic
DOMINIC <mailto:enigma%20168@fsnet.co.uk>
CANTERBURY, GREAT BRITAIN - Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 02:22:25 (PST)

I was trying to find out about where old files are located for c&s bank in newnan georgia.
Roy Horsley <royh@charter.net>
USA - Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 17:11:53 (PST)

"Not all of those to whom we do good love us, neither do all those to whom we do evil hate us." - Joseph Roux
Jan
Tacoma, CA USA - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 23:37:19 (PST)

Congratulations on an outstanding web site. As a Scottish Rite (S.J.) Mason, I saw the article on your Award for Excellence appearing in the March, 2002 Scottish Rite Journal and had to visit your site. It is extremely well designed and well written. Best wishes for continued success.
Ron Curran <Ron@systemSAFE.com>
Austin, TX USA - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 12:39:36 (PST)

Thank you. I like most of what you have done.
UEARS DESIGN <leroy@reuters.ur>
Miscellaneous, - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 18:27:58 (PST)

I am a high school senior who will be going on to college in the fall. I just found out about your scholarship program, and I would like to apply. If it is not too late, please e-mail me back what I need to do in order to apply. Thank you, Paul Toste
Paul Toste <pt620@aol.com>
Kerman, CA USA - Friday, March 08, 2002 at 16:18:58 (PST)

...You asked for people to let you know what we think about your site...I Love It! I have been interested in the streets of Charles Towne and Charleston for several years now....I was looking for a certain tavern of early Charles Towne and no one could tell me..anything...So I started with the Deed Books published by C. Langley..."charting" and "abstracting" Charles Towne...which brings me to a few questions if you have time....to answer them. I know that you used the Ichnography Map of 1739?...Lady Street in my early research I show as being a street that ran through part of Schenckingks Square...Can you tell me if this is correct? Schenckingks Street (1739)...now called Hasell Street?? Thomas Street (1739) ...now called North Market Street??? I make notes as I go when charting or abstracting....I just like to be accurate...as possible... Can you tell me if my notes are close? Thank you again for your time, for I know the time it takes to set up and maintain a well done site such as yours. I don't suppose you also know where the old Taverns of early Charles Towne were...like the Sign of the Griffin? Sincerely, Mary Elizabeth Manis Miller
Mary Elizabeth Manis Miller <dmiller887@earthlink.net>
Rockwall, TX USA - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 08:47:51 (PST)

Cool Site. "Keep on Keeping on." (Cheech & Chong.)
Catherine Lake
Los Angeles, CA USA - Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 18:47:38 (PST)

Just thought id add my name to the guest book. couldnt figure out what URL was [getting old] Charles
Charles Griffin <asstnuthin@aol.com>
Redding, Ca USA - Monday, January 28, 2002 at 11:43:41 (PST)

Good stuff. I've been asked to explain the difference between Scottish Rite Double-Headed Eagles with Wings Up and Wings Down. There is also a question on the validity of the Motto for 33rd Degrees at local, state and national level. Are there differences in these mottos? I have an old Masonic Encyclopedia by Macey, Copyrighted 1884. I wonder if there are many changes in term between then and now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Joe Coppinger, 32nd Degree--AASR Editor San Bernardino CA <papajoe32@aol.com>
Perris, CA USA - Friday, January 25, 2002 at 01:40:03 (PST)

Each visit the site keeps getting better; keep up the good work. I'd like to invite all my California Scottish Rite brethren and their families to visit a Survey of Fraternal History and Museum of Fraternal Lithographs that relates to both Masonic and non-Masonic groups, with an emphasis on their existence in Marin County, CA. It includes a gallery of Fraternal lithographs. The survey covers local, state and national history of a number of fraternal organizations, including the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Knights of the Golden Eagle, Knights of the Maccabees, Red Men, Druids, etc. There are lithographs relating to the Imp'd. ORM, IOOF, KofP, KGE, KOTM, WOW, IOF, and the Knights of Schlaraffia. http://www.abaris.net/freemasonry/marin-fraternities.htm
Stanley J. Bransgrove <sjbransgrove@acninc.net>
Mill Valley, CA USA - Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 15:02:26 (PST)

great site
lyrics
USA - Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at 10:51:42 (PST)

Site look's great...But...would really like to get a really good look at the Jewels 15th-18th degrees... SoJ
TJ <SholesJohnson@aol.com>
Ftn, CO USA - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 22:17:22 (PST)

Site look great...But...would really like to get a really good look at the Jewels 15-16 degrees... SoJ
TJ <SholesJohnson@aol.com>
Ftn, CO USA - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 22:15:14 (PST)

What a joy. My first time on Christmas Day 2001. A Happy Holiday to everyone. We thank you for all your work on making this sight so outstanding.
Fred J. 'Tiny' Potter <fredjp@aol.com>
Camarillo, CA USA - Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at 13:32:05 (PST)

Greetings from the Valley of Long Beach, California! A very concise and thorough website. I use it for many quests. Thanks for your hard work.
BERNARD JOHNSON <aanubis7@aol.com>
Culver City, CA USA - Monday, December 24, 2001 at 22:06:20 (PST)

Warmest Greetings for the Season and every Good Wish for the coming year
Bro:. Anthony Kadi <info@princeoflebanon.org>
El Metn, Lebanon - Saturday, December 22, 2001 at 02:33:59 (PST)

I thoroughly enjoyed your site. You have done excellent work.
Ed van Rees 33rd <vanrees@rogers.com>
London, On Canada - Thursday, December 06, 2001 at 20:01:04 (PST)

Thank you for such an excellent and beautiful website. I am a life member of Scottish Rite of Freemasonry,S.J., U.S.A., Orient of Kentucky, Valley of Madisonville. With Brotherly Love and Kindness, Tom Pruett, 32Degree
Thomas W. Pruett <tpruett@ziggycom.net>
Princeton, KY USA - Friday, November 30, 2001 at 16:17:38 (PST)

exelend presentation i am the makup fellouw and I am looking for same foto- graf of the dieferend caractors of the kast?please advise mi as to from wher I can find this.Yours Fraternally John passegger
Jojn Passegger <passegger@telus.net>
N.Vancouver, ca canada - Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 09:27:11 (PST)

On my second visit to the site, I find it just as good as I remembered. Brethren residing in the Marin Area are always invited to attend Mill Valley Lodge No. 356 either on its meeting nights (1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.), on the web at www.abaris.net/freemasonry, or on television on Marin AT &T Broadband Channel 26, Tuesday nights at 5:00 p.m. (www.abaris.net/freemasonry/film/festival.htm). Hope to see you soon, Fraternally, Stan Bransgrove, PM Mill Valley No. 356
Stan Bransgrove <sjbransgrove@acninc.net>
Mill Valley, CA USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 10:55:08 (PDT)

Your site is most interesting and well-executed. Thank you. I am researching Mitchells (mainly) from the North-west of Ireland and particularly the area of Killymallaght, co. Londonderry. One Robert Mitchell was Master of the Killymallaght Lodge (Lodge No. 633) in 1815 - 1830, before this lodge moved to Londonderry, and many other family members were masons -- in Ireland, Canada and the USA. Do you have any futher genealogical information on your founder Col. John Mitchell? Kind regards & many thanks Dave Mitchell
Dave Mitchell <mitch@pixie.co.za>
Cape Town, South Africa - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 07:58:50 (PDT)

Bob, Congratulations on your award last night. I am truly impressed with the site. However, in reading the section on "how to become a Mason" I noticed a small typo. In the 3rd line of "What is a Masonic Lodge" the letter "y" should be "by". All in all, a most impressive work - you deserve the accolades. Thanks, Charles Harris
Charles Harris <airlaw@csi.com>
San Diego, ca USA - Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 14:04:12 (PDT)

I very much enjoyed the "life and times of relative, Edward Weyman. Perhaps, someday you might help me establish a monument of Edward in Charleston. This is something I would like to sponsor.
Grant Weyman <ovalcircut@aol.com>
charleston, sc USA - Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 23:32:27 (PDT)

This is a great Web site. Terence O. (Terry) Tennis, P.M. Natoma Lodge No. 64, F&AM, Folsom, CA Member of Sacramento Scottish Rite Bodies, Orient of California
Terence O. (Terry) Tennis, P.M. <bigtee15@hotmail.com>
Dunnigan, CA USA - Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 13:43:20 (PDT)

Learned of your website in the "Journal". Congratulations on a very nice site. Will look forward to seeing much of value thereon.
George T. Ryerson, Sr. 32 <ryerson@winfinity.com>
Florence, OR USA - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 19:07:06 (PDT)

It was nice to read about the children of the Admiral de Grasse. An early ancestor or ancester's brother was Baron Jean-Baptiste Vincent Durand of Besancon who searved with him on the Ville de Paris. I am interested in anything having to do with the Ville de Paris. Thank you.
Mary D. Bass
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 11:52:37 (PDT)

A very fine craftmanship for the best organization...
ruben perin <mmperin528@hotmail.com>
mission hills, ca USA - Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 08:47:05 (PDT)

The new web site is a good reflection on the quality Masons strive to achieve. It is a commendable site. I am pleased to finally find all the Valleys represented so well.
Stanley Bransgrove <sjbransgrove@acninc.net>
Mill Valley, CA USA - Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 19:45:25 (PDT)

Member of Valley of San Jose and Past Master of Monterey #217 currently sojourning in Japan. Nice web page. It is good to see the Masonic organizations successfully transitioning into the information age.
Charlie Mauck <cjmauck@hotmail.com>
Yokosuka, Japan - Monday, August 27, 2001 at 23:13:15 (PDT)

Congratulations on a great site! You certainly put AASR California on the map, as if it wasn't already. We are most appreciative of the space and reception you have given Ill. Don Burbage for the 2001 Celebration in Charleston. As Chairman of the Registration Committee, I offer my srvices to all of your members who will be visiting Charleston. Please look me up. Ed Smoak, 32nd Degree KCCH elect.
Ed Smoak <edsmoak@earthlink.net>
Charleston, SC USA - Monday, August 20, 2001 at 18:50:14 (PDT)

Beautiful webpage! You certainly are to be commended and congratulated on such a fine job. As Grand Master of Masons in SC, I was particularly pleased with the information on Charleston. All of SC looks forward to having our Scottish Rite Brethren visit SC in October and celebrating the birth of the Supreme Council. Again, thanks for a job well done!
G. Kent Elkins <gmelkins2001@aol.com>
Greenville, SC USA - Friday, August 17, 2001 at 09:37:39 (PDT)

Fraternal Greetings: You have an excellent site. It portrays the essential qualities of Scottish Rite Masonry. I am the webmaster of the Northeast Kansas Valley website and would like to use your "Scottish Rite" links page on our site. Please let me know if you would have any objections to this. I will gladly link to your site as well as all other Scottish Rite sites you have listed. You may, if you wish, add the Northeast Kansas Valley link to your site and use any information we have on our site. Spreading the word is the best thing we can do. Chuck Hawkins, 32 KCCH
Chuck Hawkins <chh0658@yahoo.com>
Mission, KS USA - Monday, August 06, 2001 at 05:10:29 (PDT)

Very well done site. I appreciated the information regarding the founding of the Scottish Rite.
Ewell Menge <ewellmenge@juno.com>
Lake Worth, FL USA - Monday, July 16, 2001 at 14:21:34 (PDT)

Dear Brother Powell, I have only had a 30-minute visit to vast bicentennial web site, and I am much impressed, as well as confused by the fact that you have not submitted this web site as an Internet entry in the Supreme Council's 2001 Bicentennial Excellence in Publication Awards competition. Why not? Let me know. See the January 2000 Grand Commander's message on this subject if this comes as news to you. Secondly, I have already e-mailed Ill. Burbidge about his use of articles originally published in the Scottish Rite Journal. Aside from not asking reprint permission (which we would have gladly given), he has not indicated, as is custom in the world of publication, that several of the segments in his Biennial segment of your web site are lifted verbatim from the Journal. I am asking him (and you) to give proper attribution. For instance, simply print at the end of each such plagiarized item "Reprinted with permission from the Scottish Rite Journal [appropriate month and year]. I hope you will see to this at your early opportunity, as well as reply with a fax number so that I can send you our publication draft of the proposed September SRJ "Current Interest" item on your web site. We are pleased to take note of excellence. Congratulations on a truly impressive job! John W. Boettjer, 33, GC Managing Editor Scottish Rite Journal P.S. The first word in the Smith segment should be "impute," not "mipute."
John W. Boettjer, 33, GC <jboettjer@srmason-sj.org>
Washington, DC USA - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 11:25:29 (PDT)

After many hours of working with the webhost, we believe everything is now working the way it was intended, even the Guestbook. We hope you enjoy the website, as much as we did when creating it. We are