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Dear Brethren,now that our Forum is opened I hope that the messages on this Guest Book will not dwindle away-we really need to keep the Guest Book alive as it is this which others see. If there's nothing much on it, well it reflects on our Grand Lodge in a negative way, so get your fingewrs on the keyboard and give W Bro Wolfram plenty of work.Best fraternal and personal regardsVW Bro John Kellas PJGW
John Kellas eMail: masonicmail@aol.com
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Donnerstag, 1. März 2007, 20:59:57 Uhr ()
Dear Brother Webmaster,I have watched with interest at the improvements to your website and now with a discussion forum it is almost complete. Well done. Is it only members of your Grand Lodge who can access the Forum? I would be very interested in partaking as I have a lot of friends and brothers in Germany.Best fraternal regardsBrian Malcolm
Brian Malcolm eMail: Brianmalcolm@fsmail.net
London, England - Donnerstag, 1. März 2007, 21:13:52 Uhr ()
Dear Brethren,on the 9th of March 2007 a delegation of the Forget Me Not association who are over to attend New Absalom Installatuion are attending an Initiation in Schiller Lodge in Essen. If you would like to attend and require further details please contact me.Best regardsJohn Kellas
john Kellas eMail: masonicmail@aol.com
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Freitag, 2. März 2007, 9:10:15 Uhr ()
Only me again! Congratulations to WBro John Ferguson Doric Lodge no 886 on going into the chair today, I hope your year is a good one, I would have stayed for the festive but I had other business to attend to. Congratulations once again from all Brethren at the Military Travelling Lodge of St Patrick's no 295 ic.
WBro Craig Badley eMail: craigandanji@tks-net.com
Moenchengladbach, Germany - Sonnabend, 17. Februar 2007, 17:32:48 Uhr ()
Congratulations to WBro Julian Knowles Keys of Munster 881 on his installation, apologies for not being able to attend I had to return to the UK suddenly.Fraternal greetings to all lodges under the GL BFG and a reminder that St Patrick's lodge no 295 ic, the last surviving military travelling lodge left in the World is meeting once more. Visit our website www.stpatrickslodge295ic.org.uk for further information on meeting dates. We all look forward to seeing you some time.S&FCraig Badley WM St Patrick's Lodge 295 ic
WBro Craig Badley eMail: craigandanji@tks-net.com
Moenchengladbach, Germany - Mittwoch, 14. Februar 2007, 12:41:57 Uhr ()
ON SUNDAY 6th.MAY AT 12:00hrs. THE KEYS OF MÜNSTER ARE ORGANISING A FAMILY CURRY LUNCH +WITH THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE ATTENDING GRAND LODGE IN MIND. WE ARE A SHORT FIVE MINUTE WALK FROM THE HALLE-MÜNSTERLAND (behind the railway station)COME AND TASTE THE KEYS HOSPITALITY - YOU KNOW THE DRILL, NAMES NUMBERS P L E A S ES.& F.
WBro. JIM STEAR eMail: jstear4587@aol.com
MÜNSTER, Germany - Sonntag, 4. Februar 2007, 19:32:8 Uhr ()
Thank you to the members of of BFG who were kind enough to attend (and assist) at my installation today at St Patrick's Lodge No 295 ic. A truly memorable occasion. I hope to see you all again in due course when visiting your lodges. A special thank you to Klaus, Andy and Des from Doric for attending.Thanks a again for a good day.Craig
WBro. Craig Badley eMail: craigandanji@tks-net.com
Moenchengladbach, Germany - Sonnabend, 20. Januar 2007, 20:59:46 Uhr ()
Your GREAT web is included in theINTERNATIONAL MASONIC DIRECTORYhttp://mason.start4all.com
RAF eMail: Roald@Furre.com
Bergen, Norway - Dienstag, 9. Januar 2007, 20:16:24 Uhr ()
Its good to see a well run web site like this and cant wait for the keys of munster to get theres fully up and running as being a past member back in the 80s i all ways keep an eye on what goes on over there in Germany not only in Munster. 20 years later i am just about to go through the chair of the lodge im with now in ilkeston i wish u all harty greetings from my master and wardens and brethren of the Rutland Lodge No 1179 in the prov of Derbyshire
Adrian S Houghton eMail: houghtonas@hotmail.com
Ilkeston, uk - Freitag, 1. Dezember 2006, 21:23:22 Uhr ()
What a wonderful web-siteSincere and fraternal greetings from St. Vincent Lodge 5295 EC
David Yeomans eMail: david.yeoman1@ntlworld.com
Hill Head, Hampshire, England - Mittwoch, 29. November 2006, 21:39:7 Uhr ()
Warm and fraternal greetings to all Brethren who know me. St Patricks 295 will be meeting regularly again soon and all Brethren are welcome to attend the only military travelling lodge left in the World. Our current WM is WM Iain Hutton. Kind regards to all and please note my new email address should anyone wish to communicate with me.S&FCraig
Craig Badley eMail: craigandanji@tks-net.com
Rheindahlen, Germany - Dienstag, 21. November 2006, 20:34:43 Uhr ()
Dear Brothers,I have seen Your wonderfull page. I was in Germany this year but unfortunatelly I didn't have enough time to visit one of Your Worshipful Lodges.Please Receive my Fraternall Greetings,Cornel BristanR:. L:. Junimea #10www.mlnr.ro
Cornel BRISTAN eMail: cornelbristan33@yahoo.com
Iasi, Romania - Sonntag, 8. Oktober 2006, 12:47:3 Uhr ()
Brethren Please take the time to visit our web site. Leave a message in the Guestbook. www.neuhaus946.de
Paul Pain eMail: neuhaus946@aol.com
Paderborn, Germany - Mittwoch, 30. August 2006, 15:27:12 Uhr ()
Great website, I am posted out to Germany in September and your site has shown me that Freemasonry is still alive and well Star of Saxony seems to be my nearest lodge and I will be making contact as soon as I am settled. Keep up the good work S&F greeting to all. Bro. Dave Wingeatt. Lodge Aurora No 1654 (SC)
Dave Wingeatt eMail: dandtwingeatt@bigfoot.com
Telford, UK - Mittwoch, 16. August 2006, 19:0:50 Uhr ()
I am greeting all my friends and all my brethren in BFG. I miss BFG andhope to attend some meeting somewhere during the year.Fraternal regards from the Emerald Island
Ed Schmidt-Zorner eMail: tremonia2003@eircom.net
Milltown, Ireland - Sonntag, 6. August 2006, 13:37:39 Uhr ()
Dear Brethren allMay I inform you of the Star of Saxony Ladies night being held at the Hotel Esplanade in Wildenrath (Wegberg) on the 10th June 2006, cost will be 35 euro's per head, for more info please contact our WM, W.Bro Werner Müller via email: wernergloria@aol.com or our JW, Bro Steve Duke on email: smduke13@aol.com.The more the merrier.Your S & F Bryan
Bro Bryan Evans eMail: bryaevans@aol.com
Mönchengladbach, Germany - Freitag, 12. Mai 2006, 14:31:58 Uhr ()
Brethren, Friends, please take time to visit our new web page at http://www.beaver885.org, information, updates and much more is there for Friends of Beaver, Brethren of Beaver and passers by, Thanking you in advance of your welcomed visit
Jim Deans eMail: webmaster@beaver885.org
Soest, Germany - Sonnabend, 8. April 2006, 16:39:5 Uhr ()
Please to have visited your well illustrated website. Keep the flag flying.I recommend a visit to our website http://lodgemeridian1742sc.org and our WebBlog located at http://lodgemeridian1742sc.org/blog/blog_commento.asp?blog_id=1&month=3&year=2006&giorno=&archivio=OK
Charles O. O. Onyegbula eMail: webmaster@lodgemeridian1742sc.org
Umuahia, NIGERIA - Sonntag, 19. März 2006, 14:13:13 Uhr ()
Brethren, please take the time and visit Niederrhein's new home page. www.niederrhein892.de Fraternally yours, Glyn
Glyn eMail: Glyn@Edmonds.de
Wuppertal, Germany - Donnerstag, 2. März 2006, 8:52:51 Uhr ()
Dear Brother,it is a very nice site. If you come to Ankara you come to our lodge Merhabbe Tolik and ceribrate with Turkish Mason.Freaternal wishes
Tak Itframmi eMail: Takitframmi@turkweb.tr
Ankara, Trukey - Dienstag, 31. Januar 2006, 20:52:55 Uhr ()
see www.Doric886.de for the Euregio visit to Enschede on 25th March. Doric Installtion is Sat 18th Feb 06................
Robert G Garrett eMail: Doric886@aol.com
Osnabrück, Germany - Freitag, 13. Januar 2006, 21:6:55 Uhr ()
A Happy New Year To You And Your Family Brothers.MASONIC REMINDER.KEYS INSTALLATION 4th.FEB.AT 15.00 hrs. YES 15.00 Hrs.FESTIVE BOARD 19.00 hrs.THE USUAL KEYS CURTSEY SNACK LAID ON FOR OUR GUESTWHO ARE MOST WELCOME AT ALL TIMES.IT WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATED IF YOU COULD INFORM US OF YOUR INTENDED VISIT. WB.JIM STEAR PGStwd. ALMONER KEYS.
JIM STEAR eMail: jstear4587@aol.com
MÜNSTER, Germany - Sonntag, 8. Januar 2006, 15:11:18 Uhr ()
Great website , I have visited a few times , please visit my sites in return www.lodge38.bravehost.comwww.lodge269.bravehost.comYours Fraternally,Richard McGlashan RWMLodge St Kessac No.269 Comrie, Perthshire Scotland
Richard McGlashan eMail: Richardmcglashan@aol.com
Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland - Dienstag, 13. Dezember 2005, 21:44:51 Uhr ()
Just a line to thank very many Brethren for their support in my recent appeal for 'Pens for Cambodian Children'. Up to now I've received well over 1000 and I hope to be able to send them to Cambodia via the good auspices of the British Consulate within the next few days. I am quite confident that they will be put to excellent use by the children who, because of necessity, live in atrocious circumstances. At least they will be able to go to school.Brian Andrews850 Anglo-Hanseatic Lodge842 Saxony Lodge
Brian Andrews eMail: briandrews3@aol.com
Kölln-Reisiek, Germany - Sonntag, 4. Dezember 2005, 18:22:21 Uhr ()
See www.Doric886.de Best Wishes Bobby G
Bob Garrett eMail: Doric886qaol.com
Osnabrück, Germany - Sonnabend, 12. November 2005, 0:35:10 Uhr ()
Dear Brethren,my compliments and congratulations to you for your homepage.I wished you thanked your webmaster with 3x3.Frat.,Jost
Jost Schaper eMail: jost@schaper.org
Bad Pyrmont, Germany - Freitag, 4. November 2005, 19:41:45 Uhr ()
Dear Brethren and other visitors to our web-site I need some help.
A gentleman from Düsseldorf contacted me recently to tell me that a old small drinking glass was in his possession and from his limited Masonic knowledge it appeared to connected to the Craft – could we help in supplying him with any information on its use, history and most importantly where it comes from. I have listed below all the information I have on the glass:-
• About 9,2 cm high
• Has a stem like a normal wine glass, but stockier
• Around the drinking part of the glass are several engravings. At the top and stretching all around are the words ”WILLIAM KEMP”,
• Immediately below the centre of those words are various WTs and at the back of the glass a tree (not a bush) with the number 1836 underneath it.
• On the left of the tree is a rose and the right a thistle
I have searched lists of Scottish and Irish Constitution Lodges and have not found a Lodge with such a number or name nor a Lodge founded on that date or any other date with a gap of +/- 50, 100 etc. of it.
I would be pleased to hear from anybody out there that has any information on the above glass or knows somewhere else I can look.
Peter M Murgatroyd
Grand Secretary
Peter M Murgatroyd eMail: pmurgatr@aol.com
Köln, Germany - Montag, 29. August 2005, 15:56:56 Uhr ()
As the almoner of Lodge Niederrhein No 892 GC in Düsseldorf I would like to convey this message to all members of the Lodge reminding them of my availability during the summer break. If you have any problems or know of a Brother or his family in difficulty please contact me. Enjoy and relax brethren as I trust all brethren within our wonderful Grand Lodge will do so during the summer recess. Then brethren return refreshed and work with increased vigour with the Worshipful Master and the Grand Master of this special Grand Lodge of British Freemasons in Germany, Most Worshipful Brother Michael Cooper. We should all remember that we belong to a unique world-wide organisation which crosses the barriers of language, colour, race nationality and religion in a world that has often lost sight of truth,and appears to be looking only for personal advantage. Let us ensure that we continue to support the Grand Master, his Deputy and Wardens who in my humble opinion strive to provide the harmony and well being of us all.David Stevens Lodge Niederrhein 892 GC Düsseldorf
David Stevens eMail: d.j.stevens@web.de
Viersen, Germany - Sonnabend, 6. August 2005, 11:26:5 Uhr ()
fantastic web site keep up the good work Fraterally Gary Shafer
Gary L. Shafer Sr. eMail: shafersrgary@aol.com
Philadelphia, Pa, u.s.a. - Sonntag, 24. Juli 2005, 19:48:43 Uhr ()
Dear Brethren all,
Please remember that the Installation Meeting of Beaver Lodge takes place on the 1st of October 2005 at 12 noon at the Logenhaus in Soest. This historic building was where the lodge was consecrated in 1963 and we left it in 1982, only to return last November to our "spiritual home". The building itself is an historic listed building and is well over 200 years old. You will be impressed when you visit, which the Master Elect WBro Michael Neary and brethren of Beaver hope very much that you will, and there will be refreshments available free of charge from 10.00 am. Making a weekend of it in and around Soest is no mistake either, the stadt is a medievel city nearly 900 years old and the Mohnedam (of Dambusters fame) is only 10 kms away.
For more information of any kind please contact me! Have a great summer.
John Kellas
Acting Secretary Beaver Lodge No.885
John Kellas eMail: masonicmail@aol.com
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Mittwoch, 20. Juli 2005, 20:49:53 Uhr ()
Can anyone enlighten me as to the definition of the word REPONE as in REPONING used in certain Masonic Circles! I have searched all kinds of dictionaries to no avail!!!!
John Kellas eMail: masonicmail@aol.com
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Montag, 27. Juni 2005, 13:55:14 Uhr ()
...by the way, I found the word REPONE which means "to replace" but this doesn't reflect it's use in certain Masonic Circles as mentioned!!
John Kellas eMail: masonicmail@aol.com
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Montag, 27. Juni 2005, 14:0:8 Uhr ()
On behalf of all of us here at Phoenix I would like to thank all those brethren who attended our"Proclamation" meeting yesterday. Special thanks to those of you who "stood in" for the ceremony, and of course to the GDC who ran the show in his usual relaxed but confident manner. We had a great day, the GM and the DGM had brought some good weather with them, the food was good, and the company was as excellent as it could masonically be! Thank you all !.....Trevor
Trevor Parfitt eMail: cymru41@arcor.de
Berlin, Germany - Sonntag, 19. Juni 2005, 8:12:35 Uhr ()
I installed my successor Jim Lutton into the chair on June 4th 2005 at the Holiday Inn Düsseldorf Airport.A wonderful day and from all accounts enjoyed by all the members and numerous guests who travelled from Scotland, Manchester, Worthing Brighton , Hannover, etc plus a large party of GL Officers led by our Grand Master. Thank you all. Thanks too to Rebus for the 40 year lapel badge which did arrive eventually albeit too late for the Installation. Thanks to Ingrid my good lady who made the improvised replica look so like the original. See you all at the same venue probably next year. David Stevens
David Stevens eMail: d.j.stevens@web.de
Viersen, Germany - Dienstag, 14. Juni 2005, 19:1:38 Uhr ()
On Friday, as stated below by W Bro Uwe, The Lodge Bridge of Fellowship is holding a Second Degree Working. We would be really pleased to welcome some of our Brethren from Saxony Lodge in Celle into our lodge. Please do try and attend-you'll have a great time!
John Kellas eMail: masonicmail@aol.com
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Mittwoch, 1. Juni 2005, 20:43:28 Uhr ()
Brethren, Lodge Bridge of Fellowship No.929 next regular meeting on the 3rd June will be a passing. If you have the time to make it please come along it is always nice to be able to greet visitors in our lodge.
Bro. Uwe Riches PM eMail: riches@t-online.de
Springe, Germany - Freitag, 27. Mai 2005, 16:1:16 Uhr ()
To anybody in St. Patricks Lodge No. 295 IC
Please send me a summons to your next meeting in Germany,
Garrett O'Sullivan,
Feuerwehrstr.6a,
D-32312, Lübbecke
Garrett O'Sullivan eMail: osullivan@freenet.de
Lübbecke, Germany - Freitag, 6. Mai 2005, 17:44:25 Uhr ()
Thanks to all the Brethren who made an extra effort to attend Saxonys Installation meeting. You made the day all the more enjoyable.
Gary Wormald eMail: fac.et.spera@t-online.de
Bergen, Germany - Mittwoch, 4. Mai 2005, 10:33:8 Uhr ()
Fraternal Greetings
From Lodge St. John No.20
I am once again looking forward to attending the Installation ceremony at Lodge Neiderrhein on June 4th. I will be accompanied by the RWM of Lodge No. 20, Bro. Donald Miller & Bro. Matthew Gray from the same Lodge.
We are looking forward to enjoying the company & fellowship of the Brethren .
George Stewart
George Stewart eMail: georgereme1544@fsmail.net
Lesmahagow, UK - Dienstag, 3. Mai 2005, 19:46:43 Uhr ()
If anyone knows anything about a Dr Marie Sachsen, the Institute of Postsemantic Research or Gehirnkamera Institute, who have been recently researching either the Sinclairs, Templars or Masonry, please email me.
Fr
Bro Sebastian Hoddle
Bro Sebastian Hoddle eMail: sebastian_hoddle@scottishmail.co.uk
Sydney, Australia - Mittwoch, 27. April 2005, 13:1:3 Uhr ()
Congratulations to WBro Iain Hutton who was installed into the chair of KS in the sand two weeks ago into St Patricks Lodge 295 ic. It was a rather special occasion in a unique location. The Brethren of St Pats will all hopefully be back by the end of the month (Apr)and we hope to start regular meetings once again, details to follow. Any queries for St Patricks lodge can be made to myself and I will try to help out as best I can. Greetings to all Brethren in BFG. Bro. Craig Badley (SW)
Craig Badley eMail: craigbadley@freenet.de
Rheindahlen, Germany - Montag, 25. April 2005, 11:2:16 Uhr ()
Saxony Lodge No.842, is holding it´s Installation meeting on Saturday 30th April at 1400hrs. All Brethren are more than welcome to attend. For more details please contact :- fac.et.spera@t-online.de
Gary Wormald eMail: fac.et.spera
Celle, Germany - Sonntag, 17. April 2005, 18:36:51 Uhr ()
My beloved Brethern, you did a really good job.
I am proud to be a member of a Lodge under GL o. B. F. i. G.
Special thanks to all the "Oldies" who have been able to build the foundation.
In still have great respect for them.
Karl H. F. Marquardt
Phoenix Lodge No. 847
Karl H. F. Marquardt eMail: jakin@versanet.de
Berlin-Lichterfelde, Germany - Dienstag, 12. April 2005, 13:49:33 Uhr ()
A warm and fraternal greeting to all Brethren in Germany, especially those from the Keys of Munster and Lodge Neuhaus. So you are aware St Patricks 295 ic has recently met twice whilst we have been in the sand and hope to meet again soon, both meetings were very memorable indeed. I look forward to seeing those of you whom I know once I return next month and hope that everyone is both happy and well. S&F Bro. Craig Badley
Craig Badley eMail: craigbadley@tiscali.de
On Tour, Germany - Sonntag, 27. März 2005, 20:24:59 Uhr ()
CORRECTION TO MY LAST ENTRY FOR 2004 PLEAS READ 2005 SORRY!
Tom Culpeck eMail: hentom@home.nl
Rheindahlen, Germany - Sonntag, 20. März 2005, 12:54:58 Uhr ()
Royal Arch Chapter No2 are holding their Installation Meeting on Tuesday the 12th April 2004 at 19:00Hrs.
Location - Star of Saxony Lodge No 853, Stadtwaldstrasse 35a,41179 Mönchengladbach/Rheindahlen.
Festive Board afterwards. We need your support please!
Tom Culpeck eMail: hentom@home.nl
Rheindahlen, Germany - Freitag, 18. März 2005, 12:11:28 Uhr ()
i am in the Forces based in Germany with 2 BN REME in Fallingbostel and i have never came across a Brother in my two years living their. I would love to visit a few Lodges in Germany but have no one to go with. would like to hear from any Brother living in Germany. My Lodge in Scotland is Newbattle St Mary's Lodge 1063
Bro George Ross JNR eMail: gawr@hotmail.com
Fallingbostel, Germany - Donnerstag, 17. März 2005, 22:10:26 Uhr ()
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RAF eMail: spacemasons@msn.com
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Roald Atle Furre eMail: spacemasons@msn.com
Bergen, Norwegen - Mittwoch, 2. März 2005, 7:52:7 Uhr ()
GREETINGS FROM ALL THE BRETHERN OF LODGE ALMONDALE 1658
EDDIE CHANT P.M.1658 eMail: mc011k8760@blueyonder.co.uk
livingston, SCOTLAND - Mittwoch, 23. Februar 2005, 21:27:27 Uhr ()
I am IPM in Lodge Madras 1342sc, in India. it was interesting to see your presence in Germany.I would be interested to know more about freemasonry in Germany. Please mail me.
jagadish sharma eMail: jagadishsharmamb@gmail.com
Chennai, India - Dienstag, 22. Februar 2005, 11:17:20 Uhr ()
Congratulations to
WBro Andrew Robert Gilles Manson
on being Installed as Worshipful Master of Doric Lodge No 886. I hope you have a wonderful year in office.
WBro Des Lorimer IPM
Des Lorimer eMail: Des486sc@aol.com
Saerbeck, Germany - Dienstag, 22. Februar 2005, 8:25:6 Uhr ()
dear Brethren,
The Southern Star Installation doesn't start at 1PM, sorry it's 2PM!!! Just testing!!
S&F
John Kellas
John Kellas eMail: masonicmail@aol.com
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Mittwoch, 26. Januar 2005, 18:41:37 Uhr ()
Southern Star Lodge No.1025 will be holding it's Installation Meeting on Saturday the 12th of February 2005 in the Haus der Bruderhilfe on the Schwanthalstrasse 60 in Munich. Tyling at 13.00Hrs.
We expect a large attendance. If you wish to have details of hotel accomodation and Festive Board please send an email to secretary@southernstarlodge.de and you will receive details by return.
This is our third anniversary and Bro Jeremy Stevens, our Master Elect is looking forward to welcoming as many as you from the North as possible. The Ceremony will be held in the very impressive temple on the Schwanthalstrasse which is not even 5 minutes walk from the Hauptbahnhof!
See you there.
John Kellas eMail: masonicmail@aol.com
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Freitag, 7. Januar 2005, 13:26:42 Uhr ()
May I on behalf of the Worshipful Master of Sunderland Lodge No 4114 and all the brethren wish a Happy New Year and the best of festive greetings to all members of The Grand Lodge of British Freemasons in Germany. May you all continue to go from strength to strength and keep the wonderful community of Freemasonry alive in Germany. Fraternal greetings and every best wish for the year 2005. W/Bro Charles Russell PPrGSwdB.
Charles Russell eMail: charles@charles162.wanadoo.co.uk
Sunderland, Germany - Mittwoch, 5. Januar 2005, 16:39:59 Uhr ()
De Grey & Ripon Lodge No 837.Currently WM visiting relatives & former Corps RE friends.Fraternal greetings, I wish all brethren well for 2005.
Don Felton eMail: don.trailers@btinternet.com
Ripon, England - Dienstag, 28. Dezember 2004, 18:21:11 Uhr ()
Brethren, I have been inundated with comments and opinions regarding the "Masonic Fire" subject, many thanks to all of you, it appears the interpretation I have put across is the one most of you agree with!! When we eventually have a discussion forum up and running on this site we will be able to explore matters such as this in more depth-a kind of virtual LOI in fact!!! Have a merry Christmas and a wonderful time over the new year.
John Kellas eMail: masonicmail@aol.com
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Mittwoch, 22. Dezember 2004, 7:59:42 Uhr ()
Queenborough ´Lodge, 3893, Province of East Kent
Visiting friend living in Langenfeld,will try to visit one day.
W.Bro. Melvin Hopper
Sheerness, Kent, England - Montag, 20. Dezember 2004, 19:15:21 Uhr ()
To all brethren wherever they may be, have a great Christmas and an even better New Year.
May the GAOTU look over you and yours!!
Graham Flint GChStwd,
Secretary of Beaver Lodge No 885,
Please keep the Charity donations coming in, and lets have a bumper year 2005 for those in need!!
Graham Flint eMail: flintgraham@yahoo.co.uk
Frondenberg, Germany - Montag, 20. Dezember 2004, 17:56:0 Uhr ()
Fraternal greetings from an Italian freemason
Internet Lodge No. 9659 (UGLE)
Giuseppe Greco eMail: CdrGreco@hotmail.com
Cagliari, Italy - Montag, 13. Dezember 2004, 18:47:7 Uhr ()
Past master Smackover #717
73 years old and have enjoyed being a Mason
J.R.Jameson eMail: jrjimj2@yahoo.com
Smackover, AR, USA - Montag, 6. Dezember 2004, 19:33:6 Uhr ()
Dear Brethren,
here's hoping this subject may provoke some correspondence.
How many of you believe that our Quick Fire after toasts should only be given in certain circumstances? For example, if the recipient of the toast is a Mason or not?
Well I believe that Freemasons at a Masonic function, which the Festive Board most certainly is, if they are giving toasts, these can only be Masonic Toasts and therefore every toast at the FB should be followed by 'Fire'.
In my opinion it is the givers of the toast, in our case Freemasons, who determine by virtue of the fact that they are Freemasons that the toast is Masonic, and it is of no consequence who the recipient is!!
After all, if you bowl a cricket ball at a football goal, it doesn't become a football, does it?
So that's my little contribution to try and get an exchange of views going on this subject. I will be very interested to hear from any or all of you out there!!
Sincere fraternal regards
John Kellas
John Kellas eMail: masonicmail@aol.com
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Montag, 6. Dezember 2004, 17:6:36 Uhr ()
Dear Brethren,
here's hoping this subject may provoke some correspondence.
How many of you believe that our Quick Fire after toasts should only be given in certain circumstances? For example, if the recipient of the toast is a Mason or not?
Well I believe that Freemasons at a Masonic function, which the Festive Board most certainly is, if they are giving toasts, these can only be Masonic Toasts and therefore every toast at the FB should be followed by 'Fire'.
In my opinion it is the givers of the toast, in our case Freemasons, who determine by virtue of the fact that they are Freemasons that the toast is Masonic, and it is of no consequence who the recipient is!!
After all, if you bowl a cricket ball at a football goal, it doesn't become a football, does it?
So that's my little contribution to try and get an exchange of views going on this subject. I will be very interested to hear from any or all of you out there!!
Sincere fraternal regards
John Kellas
John Kellas eMail: masonicmail@aol.com
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Montag, 6. Dezember 2004, 17:6:36 Uhr ()
Brethren, We should all take heed of the words "daily advancement in Masonic knowledge". Of course this means learning the ritual but also how to keep hold of teddy and giving others the benefit of the doubt. All too often heated discussions and nasty situations can be avoided by keeping a tighter grip on teddy's leg or ear. We need to talk to each other more often, not just at lodge meetings. We need to help those amongst us who can't see this. Let us all hope, that going into a new year we can make things better. I wish all my brethren in our Grand Lodge a very peaceful festive period and less injuries to our faithful teddies!
John Kellas
John Kellas eMail: masonicmail@aol.com
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Sonnabend, 27. November 2004, 10:12:41 Uhr ()
Fraternal Greetings,
Glad to see such a busy website and a busy community within BFG. I can now present my pref posting safe in the knowledge of a warm Masonic Welcome.
Having previously served within Osnabruck(1 Bn REME) I must have passed the Lodge regularly on my travels without noticing.
Yours,
Bro. Peter Cheadle
County Lodge 6678
Peter Cheadle eMail: pete.cheadle@tesco.net
Catterick Garrison, UK - Dienstag, 16. November 2004, 21:27:5 Uhr ()
Very nice and inspirativ presentation
Regular Grang Loge Yugoslavia
Mihajlo Pupin Loge/Orient Beograd
Br. Cosic Zoran eMail: cosiczoran@yahoo.com
Belgard, Serbia and Montenegro - Donnerstag, 11. November 2004, 23:58:39 Uhr ()
THANK YOU, Bro's for being at GL
when I received Grand Rank, I'ts
called loyalty to your grand lodge
THANK YOU. BE LUCKY YOU & YOURS,
S. & F.
WBro JIM STEAR PGStwd.
JIM STEAR eMail: jstear4587@aol.com
MÜNSTER, Germany - Dienstag, 9. November 2004, 17:20:14 Uhr ()
Bro. Jason J. Endress
S.D.
Battle Ground Lodge 313
Battle Ground Indiana
United States Of America
Greetings Brethren! Always nice to see such a wonderful site.
Jason Endress eMail: brothermason313@hotmail.com
Battle Ground, United Stares - Montag, 8. November 2004, 0:27:25 Uhr ()
Great site and very informative. I shall be visiting now I know the lay of the land is flat and level. Lodge Trafalgar 223, Leith, Scotland
Bro Craig Reid eMail: craig.reid@t-online.de
Paderborn, Germany - Donnerstag, 4. November 2004, 21:20:1 Uhr ()
Beaver 885
Why havn't I received a Summons for Grand Lodge this year, especially as I wish to attend?
Brian Lepingwell eMail: brian.lepingwell@tesco.net
Bridlington, UK - Mittwoch, 20. Oktober 2004, 14:15:19 Uhr ()
Greetings to you all, Staying in Koln for 6 days
decided to seach the webb for Lodges in & arround Koln for next visit
W. Bro. David Stower, LGR. eMail: david.antony.stower@ntlworld,com
Kings Langley, England - Sonnabend, 2. Oktober 2004, 11:27:21 Uhr ()
Wishing all Brethren of Lodge Beaver a very pleasurable and successful installation on 2nd October, who is the incumbent by the way? be nice to know, Yours Aye, Jim
Jimmy eMail: Deans
PADERBORN, Germany - Freitag, 1. Oktober 2004, 19:19:12 Uhr ()
Wishing all Brethren of Lodge Beaver a very pleasurable and successful initiation on 2nd October, who is the incumbent by the way? be nice to know, Yours Aye, Jim
Jimmy eMail: Deans
PADERBORN, Germany - Freitag, 1. Oktober 2004, 19:18:26 Uhr ()
Dear Brethren All,
please don't forget that Beaver Lodge is holding it's Installation on Saturday the 2nd of October in the PARK HOTEL in Werl begining at 12 noon. Please get there in time and we will have refreshments etc. for you. Booking for the Festive Board takes place prior to the Meeting. A really good day is guaranteed and we look forward to welcoming you all.
John Kellas eMail: jk@kellas.net
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Mittwoch, 22. September 2004, 17:4:57 Uhr ()
BRITANNIA, Have a great Installation.
V. Sorry Im not there, My trouble & strife
is tom & dick,
BE LUCKY,
S.& F.
JIM STEAR,
KEYS OF MÜNSTER 881
JIM STEAR eMail: jstear4587@aol.com
MÜNSTER, Germany - Sonnabend, 18. September 2004, 10:48:58 Uhr ()
Dear Brethren,
its been a pleasure to visit your homepage, although I personally would appreciate more information on the history of english speaking freemasonry in Germany.
fraternal greetings from the eastern sea
Jakob
Lodge Eldena Nr.992
Jakob Lang eMail: phunkydrummer@gmx.de
Greifswald, Germany - Freitag, 17. September 2004, 18:25:0 Uhr ()
I am interested in info concerning the operation of German Lodges, as I must give a talk the first of October. Any help would be appreciated.
Fraternally,
Bill Sawyer
St. John's Lodge #1, Portsmouth, NH
Established in 1736 by the Earl of Loudon, Grand Master of all Masons in England. Quite a history and still going strong and have never been dark.
Bill Sawyer eMail: willmarmer@aol.com
Portsmouth, NH, U S A - Donnerstag, 9. September 2004, 3:36:4 Uhr ()
Fraternal Greetings from my lodge (The Regency Lodge No 6231), My cousin has recently been initiated into the Rose Of Minden Lodge 918 Herford, hopefully I will be able to visit for his third.
An informative web-site and as stated in previous entries by other brethren there is no need to be shy when visiting it.
Bro K Weller eMail: kvnweller@aol.com
Cheltenham, England - Mittwoch, 8. September 2004, 15:54:54 Uhr ()
Dear Brethren,
Well done Bob Garrett for the excellent suggestion at the Boards on Saturday. I have started negotiations with Theshers and Oddbins and I believe that John Smith's Taddy Ales might be interested too!
Would strengthen our fanancial position for years to come!!
Best fraternal regards to everyone on the Boards for a job well done.
John Kellas eMail: jk@kellas.net
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Sonntag, 5. September 2004, 13:29:42 Uhr ()
It gives me great pleasure to be able to announce tha Lodge Bridge of Fellowship will be initiating another canidiate tonight.We have had three since the second half of last year.
Kind Regards
WBro. U. Riches IPM No.929
Uwe Riches eMail: riches@t-online.de
Springe, Germany - Freitag, 3. September 2004, 15:10:18 Uhr ()
Over 1.000 hits in the last two weeks Ian, and we haven't even updated the site for a good few months!!!
it is still a pity that most visitors suffer from shyness though!
John Kellas eMail: jk@kellas.net
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Freitag, 3. September 2004, 0:29:0 Uhr ()
Dear Brethren I was gob smacked when i realised that the total of visitors to our website has topped 11,000. Considering we are such a small community this is absolutely outstanding. Maybe I'll get intouch with Cocacola with reference to doing some advertising! Could be an earner for the Charity pott. (Only Joking John).
To keep the interest in our website flowing we need to keep the information upto date! I have layed the North East Corner Stone of this website it is upto you to help me build it to a fine Mansion. Please send any information you have so I can add it and make the site even more interesting! Keep visiting and I hope to see you all around the way soon. Take care. S&F Bro. Ian.
Bro. Ian Singleton eMail: iansingleton1970@aol.com
Near Celle, Germany - Mittwoch, 18. August 2004, 13:10:5 Uhr ()
Great site. I send fraternal greetings from my Right Worshipful Master William McBride, Past Masters, Officebearers and Brethren Of Lodge St. Matthew (Kilwining) Dreghorn, No. 549.
Bro. David McQueen, P.M. eMail: david549mason@aol.com
Irvine, Scotland - Dienstag, 17. August 2004, 19:21:15 Uhr ()
Sunderland Lodge No 4114 (Province of Durham)
Fraternal greetings and every best wish to all members of The Grand Lodge of British Freemasons in Germany. I was casually browsing the net and again visited your website, may I take this opportunity to inform who are interested that having changed my ISP my new e-mail address should now read charles@charles162.wanadoo.co.uk
My Mother Lodge is Sunderland Lodge No 4114 of which I have occupied the chair twice, I am also a member of Sportsmans Lodge No 9440, currently the 1st General in Ravensworth Chapter Rose Croix No 183 and to stop myself from becoming bored I am currently the M.E.Z. in Ashburne Royal Arch Chapter No 4348. In my mother lodge at Sunderland we went through a difficult period mainly through the passing to the Grand Lodge above of some of the older Brethren about six years ago and our membership numbers declined to a figure of 17. We were quietly advised by no less than an Assistant Provincial Grand Master to consider the awful prospect of handing in our warrant. As two of our members were country members living in other parts of the UK leaving us with 11 active members. It was a matter we had to consider, However Im glad to say we rejected that idea, we started to rebuild the Lodge and Im happy to say that when we went into summer recess this year our membership numbers had increased to 45. But we must always remember large numbers do not always make a happy lodge. We were fortunate to have a Secretary who created a lodge website on the Internet, An ex Sgt from the Royal Military Police, now working as a Probation Officer in Co Durham was on holiday in Spain, he went into an Internet Cafe to check his e-mails, started browsing the net and found Sunderland Lodge. This led to him contacting our Secretary requesting an application form. To cut a long story short this man is now senior deacon within the Lodge, and being in his middle to late thirties has now started to introduce his friends of a simular age to the Fraternity.
I have a great love of Freemasonry plus having a tolorent and supportive wife, whenever I can I like to visit other Lodges, I was disappointed in not being able to vist Saxony Lodge No 842 when in the Celle area in June this year, but I hope to be able to further my masonic contacts with a visit to Hong Kong, Singapore and the Island of Penang next year. I hope this message is not too long but I noticed that many members visit your website but not everyone leaves a message. I will continue looking at your website and look forward to being able to visit a lodge hopefully during my next visit to Germany. In the mean time I send my best wishes to all the Brethren of all the Lodges in The Grand Lodge of British Freemasons in Germany. Charles Russell PPrGSwdB.
Charles Russell eMail: charles@charles162.wanadoo.co.uk
Sunderland, England - Sonntag, 8. August 2004, 23:15:21 Uhr ()
Greeting Brothers and Friends, a special Greeting to VWB Alan Wainwrite, a true Brother who did a lot to help my Son and Family Stationed when in Germany. First time I have visited this Site and found it excellant, we do not get the oppotunity to visit certain sites due to certain restrictions, but please keep up the good work i really did enjoy it.
WB Fred Cornwell Past Master Milo 938 Abqaiq,Saudi Arabia, District #9 ACGL.
Frederick. G. Cornwell eMail: fredanncorn@yahoo.co.uk
Khobar, Saudi Arabia - Mittwoch, 4. August 2004, 12:16:44 Uhr ()
Just checking whats new with you all, trust all are well.
Havent spoken to anyone in so long, guess its not easy. i would agree the site has slowed down, i pop in few times a month out of interest on whats new, i notice the guest book changes occasionally, but the main web info, has'nt changed in so long, perhaps some stories or info of interest from someone would keep people visiting, just a thought, people need food for thought.
Jimmy eMail: james.deans@t-online.de
PB, Germany - Dienstag, 20. Juli 2004, 0:10:6 Uhr ()
Wrong Brother Brian,
it's now been over 500 brethren without an entry into the guest book!! We must be doing something wrong!!
Best fraternal regards
John
John Kellas eMail: fanofleeds@aol.com
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Sonnabend, 17. Juli 2004, 1:0:13 Uhr ()
Dear Brother John Kellas,
I notice that almost 200 visits have been made since you became the 10.000th visitor to your website. It can only be down to all of those visitors being shy, that not one of them made an entry into your excellent Guest Book.
Keep up the site, it's getting better all the time.
Best fraternal wishes from Blighty
Brian
Brian Malcolm eMail: depthcharging@yahoo.co.uk
London, England - Dienstag, 6. Juli 2004, 20:51:2 Uhr ()
Dear Brethren,
I have just become visitor number 10.000 to this website. That so many have clicked on over the last year or so shows the interest our Grand Lodge Website generates. Now we just have to ensure that we are making all of our information as up to date as possible in order to get the best results from our Website.
Keep the site active brethren!
Best fraternal regards
John Kellas
John Kellas eMail: jk@kellas.net
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Donnerstag, 1. Juli 2004, 8:9:11 Uhr ()
I need contact with any Lodge Secretary in the Rheindahlen/Elmpt area.
W.Bro Mike Hutchinson
IPM Rose of Minden Lodge
Mike Hutchinson eMail: Jhutch2765@aol.com
Elmpt, Germany - Dienstag, 29. Juni 2004, 20:58:18 Uhr ()
The Sunderland Lodge No 4114
To the brethren of the Grand Lodge of British Freemasons in Germany, As I communicated in an entry in your guest book on the 12th January this year. Both my wife and I had a few short days in the Celle area between the 15th and 21st June this year, I was fortunate enough to locate Magnus Str where I found the Masonic Hall. It being afternoon the only persons present were the Steward and his family. I rang the bell to speak to the son of this steward, between his limited english and my limited deutch, we were introduced to his Father who was working in the Lodge grounds, He was kind enough to allow me to look around the interior of the lodge temple, I was most impressed with the layout of this very fine building. It was most unfortunate to miss out on a visit to Saxony Lodge No 842 who were meeting on 25th June after I had returned to UK. Could I respecfully ask that the Worshipful Master WBro Braun, on my behalf, thank the Steward, his Wife and Family of Logenhaus, Magnusstrasse 2a Celle. for their kindness in allowing my Wife and I access to the lodge Hall in Celle last Friday. I hope its not long before we again visit the beautiful City of Celle. Fraternal greetings and every best wish. WBro Charles Russell PPrGSwdB.
Charles Russell eMail: russell@charles162.wanadoo.co.uk
Sunderland, England - Sonnabend, 26. Juni 2004, 21:27:47 Uhr ()
Fraternal Greetings to all Brethern in Germany, in particular my mother Lodge, Beaver Lodge 885 and Lodge Neuhaus 946.
Willie Henry eMail: williehenry885@hotmail.com
Brechin, Scotland - Sonnabend, 26. Juni 2004, 8:19:48 Uhr ()
Dear All,
Once again almost a month has paased by without anyone placing an entry into our guest book!!! Are you all to shy out there?
This Saturday sees the Installation at Lodge Niederrhein in Düsseldorf where hopefully, many of us can meet and talk. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.
Best fraternal regards
John Kellas
John Kellas eMail: jk@kellas.net
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Mittwoch, 2. Juni 2004, 7:48:24 Uhr ()
Hallo Brethren All,
I am looking forward to seeing some of you once again in Bad Iburg this coming Saturday. As some of us do not see one another during the course of the masonic year, it is always a pleasure to see you at our Annual, for some good casual conversation and a good laugh or two.
Untill then.
S&F
W.Bro.Uwe Riches
IPM LBoF No.929
Uwe Riches eMail: riches@t-online.de
Springe, Germany - Donnerstag, 6. Mai 2004, 15:17:6 Uhr ()
Dear Brethren,
We must not forget the next most important date for our diaries, that of the 8th of May in Bad Iburg. Our Grand Lodge Annual Communication takes place then and for many weeks already our Board of Grand Stewards has been hard at work with the organisation of the event. It is a hard job but made much easier by your co-operation. If you have still not yet booked in for either the Festive Board or the Gala Dinner then please do so. Your Lodge Secretary has had the relevant forms for weeks now so please, help out these hard working brethren by letting them have your details soonest.
Looking forward to seeing you all on this most auspicious occasion.
Best fraternal regards
John Kellas
John Kellas eMail: jk@kellas.net
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Mittwoch, 21. April 2004, 22:53:36 Uhr ()
The FORGET ME NOT ASSOCIATION [FMNA] started in 1982 when a Brother from Gordano Lodge 6244 [EC] supported Graham Cook, when he visited the installation meeting New Absalom Lodge 841. FMNA is now a proactive organisation which provides supplementary service for GLBFG private Lodges in introducing and placing their members in UK Lodges when they take up permenant residence in UK. Additionally FMNA also provides an organised weekend attending New Absalom's March Installation meeting where many freindships are made, "...some are silver but many are gold". For further details please contact FMNA Secretary WBro Ron Burke, PGStdBr [GLBFG] tel [UK]0280 777 4690 or graham.r.cook@BTopenworld.com
congratulations on a sooper web site
Yours S&F GRAHAM COOK PM L841 [GLBFG]
Graham Cook eMail: graham.r.cook@BTopenworld.com
Portishead, Bristol, UK - Sonntag, 11. April 2004, 13:51:11 Uhr ()
Congratulations on a much improved and very interesting website. A superb effort by all involved.
If any of my old friends and Brethren intend visiting Sydney and have room for their apron – let me know!
WBro. Denis niblett, PAGDC
Denis Niblett eMail: nibos@blrconstructions.com.au
Bondi Beach, Australia - Donnerstag, 25. März 2004, 2:10:20 Uhr ()
BROTHERLY LOVE NO 10 -GRAND LODGE OF RUSSIA
WALID EL-HAYBI eMail: WALEB@HOTMAIL.COM
LEBANON - Freitag, 19. März 2004, 15:58:59 Uhr ()
Dear Brethren please note:
On Sarurday the 3rd of April, the Bridge of Fellowship Lodge will be Installing Bro Peter Frenes into the Chair. There will be many visitors from overseas, particularly Scotland.
The Meeting will be held in the main Lodge Rooms in Hannover at Lemforder Strasse and will Tyle at 14.00 hrs. If you would like to attend this meeting please send me an email now, stating whether you wish to stay for the Festive Board. It will be a wonderful day with the RW Bro Kenneth Adrian, Deputy Grand Master, in attendance. There are over 110 brethren expected to be there so please book now to avoid disappointment If you are arriving earlier than 14.00 hrs, there will be refreshments available.
Our Worshipful Master, Uwe Riches and our Master-Elect, Peter Frenes, look forward to your company.
John Kellas eMail: jk@kellas.net
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Sonnabend, 20. März 2004, 10:58:55 Uhr ()
I am a master mason in good standing of Lodge Baulkham Hills No 958, United Grand Lodge of N.s.W., Australia.
I am moving, with my family to Frankfurt, Germany in May this year for three year assignment.
I am looking for an English speaking lodge to join and which I can be an active member.
Appreciate suggestions of who I can contact and which Lodges meet close to Frankfurt that I can visit with a view to joining.
Yours fraternally,
Doug Gardner
Douglas Gardner eMail: douggardner@avaya.com
Koingstein, Germany - Dienstag, 9. März 2004, 22:44:10 Uhr ()
To All the Brethren of Lodge Thistle & Saltire 1040, looking forward to your visit to your mother shores later this month, I hope everything goes well, & Shiny - hope you've learned yer wee piece !! Don't worry there's plenty of the Water of Life..
S & F
Bro Derek Lambert RWM
Bro. Derek Lambert eMail: RWM@stjohn788.org.uk
Edinburgh, Scotland - Freitag, 5. März 2004, 22:56:55 Uhr ()
To All the Brethren of Lodge Thistle & Saltire 1040, looking forward to uour visit your mother shore later this month, I hope everything goes well, & Shiny - hope you've learned yer wee piece !! Don't worry there's plenty of the Water of Life..
S & F
Bro Derek Lambert RWM
Bro. Derek Lambert eMail: RWM@stjohn788.org.uk
Edinburgh, Scotland - Freitag, 5. März 2004, 22:56:0 Uhr ()
Many congratulations to W Bro Des Lorimer on becoming Master of Doric Lodge. I am sure I speak for many who were particularly impressed by the spontaneous reaction of those attending, in raising the magnificent sum of € 1750 for such a wonderful cause. Well done brethren and we all wish W Bro Des an excellent and successful year in office.
Best fraternal regards to all.
John Kellas
John Kellas eMail: jk@kellas.net
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Mittwoch, 3. März 2004, 8:4:33 Uhr ()
I would like to thank all the Brethren who attended my Installation at Doric Lodge on Saturday 21st February.
We had a collection for Bro Billy Mclellan, a newly Initiated Entered Apprentice, who tragicaly died in an accident. Your generosity was outstanding, and I thank you all for that. We raised 1750 euros for his widow and two young sons. Particular thanks to Britannia Lodge and Lodge Neuhaus for their kind donations.
I thank you all for your donations which was in the true spirit of Freemasonry.
WBro Derrick Lorimer eMail: Des486sc@aol.com
Münster, Germany - Montag, 23. Februar 2004, 10:16:27 Uhr ()
Dear Brethren on the website!
You may be pleased to know that the New Absalom Lodge No. 841 is having it's Installation Meeting on Saturday the 13th of March in Moenchengladbach at the Crown Hotel(Tel: 02161-3060) on the Aachener Strasse. the Lodge will Tyle at 14.00 Hrs. W Bro Charles Weller will be Installed as Master. This is New Absalom's 49th Master, allowing for "repeats" and "doubles" in the Lodge's 47 years of existance. New Absalom is the premier lodge of the Grand Lodge of British Freemasons in Germany and the Installation Meeting is always unique, with huge delegations from Scotland and England in attendance. There is usually around 120 brethren there and it is certainly a highpoint of the Masonic year within our Grand Lodge. The Worshipful Master, Adrian Lane, would be delighted to receive as many visitations from our own brethren as possible. Don't delay brethren, if you require any further information you can contact me on jk@kellas.net or alternatively brother Secretary whose email etc. details are in the Year Book. Miss this wonderful meeting at your own peril!!!!!
Best fraternal regards to all who know me.
VW Bro John Kellas PJGW
John Kellas eMail: jk@kellas.net
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Sonntag, 22. Februar 2004, 17:30:58 Uhr ()
BRETHEREN, FRATERNAL GREETINGS. HOPE ALL THAT READ THIS PAGE ARE WELL AND YOUR LODGES THRIVE.
YOURS IN THE CRAFT, KEN ALLEN, W/B,J/W, WESTBOURNE LODGE,7257 MANCHESTER ENGLAND
KEN ALLEN eMail: ALLENBOAZ@AOL.COM
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Sonntag, 22. Februar 2004, 20:0:15 Uhr ()
The STAR of SAXONY LODGE No 853GC. Our Regular Meeting on the 17th of March 2004 will be excecuted by the PAST MASTERS of and in the Lodge,chaired by W.Bro Werner Müller. This will be an event well worth "NOT MISSING". All are welcome, THAT INCLUDES YOU!Have you sampled the STAR of SAXONY Festive Board?
I look forward to GREETING YOU.
W.Master Tom Culpeck
Tom Culpeck eMail: hentom@home.nl
Roermond, Holland - Sonntag, 22. Februar 2004, 15:56:15 Uhr ()
A great web site. I am looling foreward to visiting WBro Jim Stear in Munster, in the nottoo distant future.
Fraternal greetings from our Worshipful Master, Officers and Brethren, of The Lodge of Stedfast Unity, Saffron Walden, Essex. Lodge no, 9128
Bro. David Reading eMail: d.reading@ntlworld.com.uk
Saffron Walden, England - Sonntag, 22. Februar 2004, 11:23:40 Uhr ()
Fraternall Greetings to you all from the Brethren of Lodge of Edinburgh St Andrew No 48 (SC). I enjoyed my visit to your website which I came across accidentally.
Keep up the good work and may TGAOTU shed his light upon you.
George Gray IPM No 48
George Gray eMail: georgeg@blueyonder.co.uk
Edinburgh, Scotland - Montag, 16. Februar 2004, 14:36:55 Uhr ()
Nice to see the site up again
Brian Lee eMail: Brian@BjLServices.com
Paignton, England - Mittwoch, 4. Februar 2004, 14:57:11 Uhr ()
I have now retired and moved up to Scotland, and send my fraternal greetings to all my friends in BFG.
John Clark eMail: john.clark@dsl.pipex.com
Hopeman, Scotland - Dienstag, 3. Februar 2004, 21:22:56 Uhr ()
Greetings to all in Germany from my brother wardens and the brethren of the Oxnaford Lodge, especially to all at Beaver Lodge and Lodge Neuhause. Hope you are all well and that 2004 brings everything you hope for. It has happened! I have ben installed into the chair at Oxnaford Lodge No 6691 and wish to thank all at Beaver for my early years, especially WBro Brian Lepingwell, VWbro John Kellas, who was in the chair on that past master's night in 1994/5, WBro's Joe Maison, Robert Grundmann, Ron Hubberd, Mike Neary, Jimmy Patterson, Ronnie Cairns and not forgetting the PGM MWBro John Woodhouse. You all had a tremendous influence on my early years, be it through endless quizzing in the car coming up from Sennelager to Werl or gentle (!!)admonishments when I made many unintentional erors. Thank you brethren and may the GAOTU watch over you and your loved ones, Yours S & F
WBro Keith Harvey eMail: keithfharvey@aol.com
Oxford, England - Montag, 2. Februar 2004, 0:10:27 Uhr ()
Diary date for you is the Doric Installation on Saturday 21st February 2004 at 11:00 hrs. It is Carneval Saturday so come early and enjoy Bobby's Breakfast from 09:00 hrs. Be there & be Square! P.S. Get your own personal Grand Lodge Tie from JK.
Robert G Garrett eMail: GrandRegGLBFG@aol.com
Osnabrück, Germany - Sonnabend, 31. Januar 2004, 14:29:10 Uhr ()
Grand Lodge Ties are available at € 15 each. Black or Grey, very stylish with the Grand Lodge logo running through it.
Lodges may purchase in quantities of 10 for a discounted price. Just contact me on my email address.
John Kellas eMail: jk@kellas.net
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Freitag, 30. Januar 2004, 17:33:31 Uhr ()
It seems that a Lodge in New York City for some reason couldn't meet in its temple and for several months, met in a meeting room of the Hotel Taft. One evening as they gathered in their aprons and regalia, they were observed by a man in the hotel lobby as they proceeded to the meeting room. Curious, he asked the bell captain what it was all about "Oh, that's the Masons," the bell captain explained. Masons," the man mused, "that's the outfit that's so hard to get into, isn't it?" "You'd better believe it," the bell captain replied, "See that guy over there with the sword? He's been knocking on the door for nine long months and they haven't let him in yet." yet another so-called Masonic joke. live n laugh
A.Friend eMail: Aspel@aol.com
Hannover, Germany - Montag, 26. Januar 2004, 23:15:23 Uhr ()
Why would there be no jokes on a Masonic Website. can someone explain to me please. Or is humour forbidden now.??? enlightenment please
Jimmy Deans eMail: james.deans@t-online.de
PB, Germany - Montag, 26. Januar 2004, 20:4:27 Uhr ()
What a fantastic Burns Supper on Saturday the 24th Jan at Lodge Neuhaus 946, many congratulations to the SW WBro Terry Dryden and all of the Brethren who helped organise the night, not forgetting young Mr Dryden for the first class presentation of graphical decoration. It was good to see Bro Scotty Bell on the pipes and I think everyone had a really good night, Bro. Michael Sharpe certainly did! Once again thanks for a truely special night. What date is the next one?
Craig Badley eMail: craigbadley@t-online.de
Paderborn, Germany - Montag, 26. Januar 2004, 19:38:33 Uhr ()
I was most surprised to find a selection of so-called "Masonic" jokes on your otherwise excellent website. In our constitution as I am sure in most, this would be frowned upon, to say the very least.
Fraternal greetings from England. Brian Malcolm
Brian Malcolm eMail: Depthcharging@yahoo.co.uk
Retford, England - Sonnabend, 17. Januar 2004, 17:14:9 Uhr ()
May I wish all the brethren of The Grand Lodge of British Freemasons in Germany a Happy New Year and fraternal greetings from a Brother in Co. Durham England. In June this year my wife and I will be visiting Germany to attend the British Military Cemetery Nr Ahlem, Hannover to visit my daughters grave (She would have been 40rys old this year) We will be staying in the Celle area between 15th-21st June. I am afraid a visit to the Saxony Lodge in Celle will not be possible as their meeting takes place after I return to UK. I am a Past Master (twice) and PPrGSwdB in Sunderland Lodge 4114 in the Province of Durham. under the United Grand Lodge of England. During the course of my military service in BAOR betwen 1959 and 1977 I lived in Wolfenbuttle,Detmold and Bergen-Hohne. I am impressed with your web-site which I found by accident,but I congratulate your webmaster for a job well done. Fraternal greetings and every best wish from Charles Russell.
Charles Russell eMail: charles@russell162.freeserve.co.uk
Sunderland, England - Montag, 12. Januar 2004, 0:18:45 Uhr ()
Dear brethren the installation meeting of Lodge Bridge of Fellowship will take place on the 3rd of April. Please book your places early. Further details from the lodge secretary or the JW.
S&F
W.Bro.Uwe Riches WM
Uwe Riches eMail: riches@t-online.de
Springe, Germany - Freitag, 9. Januar 2004, 10:12:23 Uhr ()
For the started year 2004 all the very best wishes to all masonic brethren in Germany. Don´t forget to visit the installation-meeting of Southern Star-Lodge in Munich on saturday 14.02.2004.
Oliver Zock L.Southern Star No.1025 eMail: FM@Zock.org
Munich, Germany - Donnerstag, 8. Januar 2004, 18:44:13 Uhr ()
EXCELLENT SITE GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES FOR 2004
PRINCE OF WALES LODGE 1338 EC
NORTH ISLAND DISTRICT
NEW ZEALAND
GERRY BYRNE eMail: GBYRNE@NZGT.CO.NZ
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - Mittwoch, 7. Januar 2004, 4:27:20 Uhr ()
The STAR OF SAXONY LODGE No 853 Wishes all readers a very successful year 2004. See you all in May at Grand Lodge. Tom Culpeck
Tom Culpeck eMail: hentom@home.nl
Rheindahlen, Germany - Dienstag, 6. Januar 2004, 17:49:6 Uhr ()
Well done Bro Ian for producing such a great website. Its idiot-friendly and most informative.
S&F
Robert Hone WM Anglo-Hanseatic no 850
Robert Hone eMail: HnDachs@aol.com
Hamburg, Germany - Montag, 5. Januar 2004, 15:17:19 Uhr ()
A Happy new Year to to all Brethren ,more so to Brother John MacDougall Lodge Doric 886 Fraternal greetings to all Bro Derek Christie lodge Knightswood 1445 Glasgow
Derek Christie eMail: derek.christie1@ntlworld.com
Glasgow, Scotland - Sonnabend, 3. Januar 2004, 13:18:6 Uhr ()
To all Brethren in the most wonderful fraternity on Earth, I wish you well for 2004.
W.Bro Mike Hutchinson
Rose ofMinden Lodge No 918.
Mike Hutchinson eMail: Jhutch2765@aol.com
Elmpt, Germany - Mittwoch, 31. Dezember 2003, 3:2:13 Uhr ()
May I wish all the brethren in BFG a happy and peaceful new year and may the GAOTU bless you all in 2004. As for me? lots of learning ready for the Installation on 28th January. It's all Beaver Lodges fault for this labour of love that is Freemasonry! Thank you for my early years and that magical initiation night back when the past masters left such an impression as to change me forever. Looking forward to it!
Keith Harvey ME Oxnaford Lodge No 6691.
Keith Harvey eMail: keithfharvey@aol.com
Oxford, England - Dienstag, 30. Dezember 2003, 0:49:20 Uhr ()
Wise Words Bro John!!
S&F
Bro Uwe
Uwe Riches eMail: riches@t-online.de
Springe, Germany - Sonntag, 28. Dezember 2003, 23:56:6 Uhr ()
To all brethren around the globe, from myself and the members of my lodge, Bridge of Fellowhip No.929 Hannover, A Prosperous New Year to you all!
Kind Regards
Bro Uwe Riches, WM
Uwe Riches eMail: riches@t-online.de
Springe, Germany - Sonntag, 28. Dezember 2003, 23:54:32 Uhr ()
Dear Brethren, as the year comes to it's inevitable end, we should all reflect on what we can do better in 2004. As Freemasons we must also make sure that this includes making our lodges and Freemasonry better. Let's try to keep the meaning behind Freemasonry foremost in our minds. Let's have lots of hatchet burying. Let's get back to basics. I know I will.
Kind fraternal regards
John Kellas
John Kellas eMail: jk@kellas.net
Bad Sassendorf, Germany - Freitag, 26. Dezember 2003, 11:15:45 Uhr ()
Wishing all who know me a Very Special Christmas, May G-d Bless and protect you at this Festive time of the year. Special Wishes to John Kellas for keeping in touch despite how things are,Thank You
Jim Deans eMail: james.deans@t-online.de
PB, Germany - Mittwoch, 24. Dezember 2003, 2:35:9 Uhr ()
I´d like to wish Masons all over the world a very merry christmas. I hope the new year brings peace to the world, brotherly love, relief & truth to each and everyone of you where ever you maybe.
Bro. Ian Singleton eMail: iansingleton1970@aol.com
Fassberg, Germany - Dienstag, 23. Dezember 2003, 18:3:57 Uhr ()
I would like to wish the Masters and brethren throughout Germany a very Merry Christmas and a very wonderful New Year.
Craig Badley eMail: craigbadley@t-online.de
Paderborn, Germany - Dienstag, 23. Dezember 2003, 10:10:33 Uhr ()
If only I was A wiser man whilst serving in Germany with the Royal Engineers, I might have been a mason long before I eventually became one. Good luck to all the Brethren in Germany.
Bro. Robert J. Bain R.W.M. Lodge Greenock Kilwinning No. Xll (12)
Robert Bain eMail: rjbxll@aol.com
Largs\Ayrshire, Scotland - Montag, 22. Dezember 2003, 22:52:57 Uhr ()
A very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all the members of the GL BFG. From the Master and Brethren of Lodge Bridge of Fellowship No.929
WBro Uwe Riches eMail: riches@t-online.de
Springe, Germany - Sonntag, 21. Dezember 2003, 11:47:14 Uhr ()
All the very best to the WM, Bro Wardens and brethren of Beaver Lodge No 885 (my mother lodge)have a great Xmas and happy new year. Keith Harvey ME Oxnaford No 6691.
Keith Harvey eMail: keithfharvey@aol.com
Oxford, England - Donnerstag, 18. Dezember 2003, 23:14:16 Uhr ()
Great website! Oxnaford Lodge No6691
Keith Harvey eMail: keithfharvey@aol.com
Oxford, England - Donnerstag, 18. Dezember 2003, 23:10:54 Uhr ()
I would like to wish all the Brethren of all Lodges within the Grand Lodge of British Freemasons in Germany a Peaceful and Happy Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year
From Bro Des Lorimer
Master Elect Doric Lodge No 886
Lodge Thistle and Saltire No 1040
Bro Des Lorimer eMail: Des486sc@aol.com
Münster, Germany - Freitag, 12. Dezember 2003, 21:54:4 Uhr ()
Ein grosse umarmung fur alles freimauer in Germany
Max Bareta eMail: max@milletour.com.br
Caxias do Sul, Brasilien - Donnerstag, 11. Dezember 2003, 21:27:39 Uhr ()
Fratenal greetings to the Worshipful Master,Wardens and Brethren of my Mother Lodge, Beaver Lodge 885 and Lodge Neuhaus 946. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year.
Willie Henry eMail: williehenry885@hotmail.com
Brechin, Scotland - Dienstag, 9. Dezember 2003, 10:46:14 Uhr ()
wish all brethen in germany a merry christmas and a very happy new year
mark c norwood eMail: echomcn@hotmail.com
hannover, Germany - Freitag, 5. Dezember 2003, 17:40:58 Uhr ()
Dear Brethren,
Bro Ian is to be congratulated for his efforts in bringing the website up to scratch, it's now certainly one of the best I've seen and I've seen a few!!!
Do not forget the 14th of February 2004 which, as well as being Valentines Day is also when the Southern Star Lodge have their Installation. W Bro Ruurd Kuipers is the Master Elect.
Find out more details bxy sending me an email.
Check out the Southern Star Website, still in it's infancy, but excellent nevertheless!! www.southernstarlodge.de
Best fraternal regards to all.
John Kellas eMail: jk@kellas.net