So that was '98

While we haven't managed to reply to all the contributors in this feedback compendium, we do take your thoughts to heart as we tread our cautious path in support of Masonic awareness and we thank you for all your comments and support.

Thursday, December 24, 1998

graphics: good

Country: GRand Lodge Colo/USA

Rank: Junior Warden

December 23, 1998

Country: Iceland

Rank: VII

Thursday, December 24, 1998

Country: Wales, Swansea

Rank: Steward

graphics: good

Comments: very good

Country: herts

Rank: e.a.

Monday, December 21, 1998

graphics: good

some tiny pictures of some of the Jewellery would be helpful ... if I can't see it ... I won't order it !
I know that photos take time to load...but I am patient enough... because I'm interested in buying !

Country: Toowoomba Queensland Australia

Rank: Senior Deacon

They show up on a 36" sword, with case, bearing the name "George A. Cohan". One side of the sword is etched, has two ringlets, apparently to attach to a belt around the waist. Item is made of steel and bears the words, "Cincinnati Regalia Co., Cincinnati, Ohio." GAC was born in Bowling Green, OH, in 1867 and died in KS in 1917.) And now, for the terms and artwork: "Pax aut" written over what appears to be a female lion; "Bellum" written over what appears to be a male lion. Either a "PM" or "MP" appear on both the casing and the sword itself. Since your site shows such expertise, I thought I'd contact you. As you probably picked up, this query comes about as part of a family research project. I discovered two family members who were Masons (Henderson's), and I find the history absolutely fascinating. I'm also proud that my grandfather and great uncle were Masonic lodge members (Indiana during the 1920's and '30's). Thanks.

Country: Overland Park, Kansas. USA

graphics: excellent

Rank: jd

Thursday, December 10, 1998

graphics: excellent

Very informative and interesting.
Could do with a bit more humour.

Country: Co. Durham

Rank: I.P.M.

Saturday, December 5, 1998

graphics: good

Very colourful and enjoyable site, with interesting content.

Country: Isle of Wight

Rank: Senior Warden

Saturday, December 5, 1998

graphics: excellent

from a very brief visit I found it to be extremely useful
I will need to spend more time browsing,
as I did not have time to see all that is available

Rank: P.M. G.L.N.F

Friday, December 4, 1998

graphics: excellent

Comments: Very good

Country: Cheshire

Rank: P.S.G.D., P.A.PR.G.M.

Friday, December 4, 1998

graphics: good

I think this is brilliant,
what a great way to ensure that masonic thought and debate is
a) widely available
b) open to nonmasons across the globe,
well done,
now how about 5%off?
only joking! see you soon

Country: Uk, north west

Rank: Bro Senior Warden

Friday, November 27, 1998

graphics: good

Very informative and interesting. Well presented.

Country: Hampshire

Rank: JW

Sunday, November 29, 1998

graphics: good

Good and useful
Wish I had more time to read it all

Country: N.Yorks

Rank: P Prov G St B

Monday, November 23, 1998

graphics: good

very well laid out

Country: Essex

Rank: Steward

Thursday, November 19, 1998

graphics: excellent

VERY INFORMATIVE

Monday, November 9, 1998

graphics: good

I discovered the site more by accident than design by using a search engine. I thought that the listings of lodges was excellent and found my lodge easily.
How do I arrange for an e-mail address to be added to my Lodge listing and also a web site address ?

comments: I would like to see a "Lodge Template" that would only require me to enter my Lodge details and any appropriate Lodge information i.e. a ready made web site that would require a minimum of programming knowledge.

Country: London

Rank: I.G.

Sunday, October 25, 1998

graphics: excellent

An interesting site. Giving non masons an insight into Freemasonary.

Openess is a great thing, although it is important never to over step the line!!!

Country: N.Ireland

Rank: MM

Sunday, October 18, 1998

graphics: excellent

I thought that the site and pages were very well done. The only criticism that I would possibly offer is the regalia pages should have examples of your wares presented on them. Those of us who are stateside are curious about what your regalia looks like.

Country: United States

Monday, October 12, 1998

graphics: excellent

Very good site keep up the good work

Country: London

Rank: MM JD

Tuesday, September 29, 1998

graphics: good

Excellent, enjoyed it very much, will be back.

Country: North Carolina

Rank: Past Master/Treasurer

Saturday, October 10, 1998

graphics: excellent

Very attractive and well designed
I can't see how I can order items from the catalogue.

Country: Cornwall

Rank: PM

Friday, September 25, 1998

graphics: excellent

Very good site graham
Particularly as it makes ordering a doddle

Country: Ellesmere Port

Rank: Past Master and Secretary

Sunday, September 27, 1998

Congratulations on the most stunning Masonic site it has been my pleasure to explore in four years on the net, it makes my little effort look puny, our gentle Craft is certainly in good hands.
Thank You Again

Country: South Australia

Rank:  P.M.

Monday, September 21, 1998

graphics: average

Elegantly done. The esoteric section, for the non-mason, could baffle. But good to see a site which provides pointers to the esoteric origins and meanings of the Craft. Frankly, I'm surprised you had the courage to do it!! Thanks for providing the link to our site - will reciprocate when I next update the site.

Surely you are breaking Enya's copyright? (Though that particular album is one of my faves!)

Country: London/Middlesex

Rank: WM

Wednesday, September 23, 1998

graphics: good

excellent, thank you for all the varied information your site contains

Country: Cheshire

Rank: FC

Thursday, September 17, 1998

graphics: good

INCLUDE WITH THE SITE IMFORMATION AN ORDER FORM SO THAT THE GOOD BROTHERS OF THE CRAFT CAN ORDER E:MAIL QUICKER CHEAPER
(SITE UPKEEP IS CHEAPER THAN PRINTING CATALOGES

Country: HOLLAND

Rank: MM

Wednesday, September 16, 1998

graphics: excellent

Very well produced and informative

Country: CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Rank: I.P.M.,W.M.

Saturday, September 12, 1998

graphics: good

Very Good!!

Country: Surrey

Rank: Third Sojourner

Wednesday, September 2, 1998

Comments: Excellent

Country: Horley, Surrey

Rank: PPJGD

Sun Aug 23 1998

graphics: excellent

The site is well thought out and easy to use.

I think that this site has been given a lot of thought and provides the necessary information for the Masonic visitor, as well as sufficient background information to allow the uninformed visitor to get a good idea of what freemasonry is all about; its principles, aims, and charitable commitments.

country: Buckinghamshire

Rank: MM

Tuesday, August 25, 1998

graphics: good

Nice generally and a good range -
what about info for overseas orders... shipping costs etc

Country: Down under

Rank: Master Elect

Wed Aug 19 1998

graphics: excellent

This is my first visit, and there will be many more. I think this is an excellent site, time flies when I am browsing.
Fraternal Greetings from Plymouth.

New to it, too early, but first impressions is A1

country: Plymouth, Devon

Rank: Mark Master Mason

Fri Aug 14 1998

graphics: good

country: Fleet

Rank: Master Mason

Wed Aug 12 1998

graphics: good

Great and overwhelming.
I will certainly recommend this site to my craft-brothers.
Sincerely and fraternally yours.

country: Rijswijk(ZH), Netherlands

Rank: Secret Master

Wed Aug 12 1998

graphics: good

Easy to navigate between sections of content.
Well laid out, stimulates interest!

Content relevant and well edited - no gimmicks or promises of eternal life (unlike some US sites).

Articles on issues effecting freemasons and their lodges always good to read. I've been looking for a decent list of recommended lecturers recently, only to find that my provincial office doesn't have one - perhaps some scope here for the future? A masonic question and answer section also welcome - or perhaps a guide for new initiates (Peterborough on the net!)

country: Yorkshire (!)

Rank: MM (Junior Warden)

Mon Aug 10 1998

graphics: excellent

Comments:
Haven't used it enough, but it is very promising...

For a just starting page, taking in consideration all the difficulties (and the easiness of letting be tempted with mediocre material), you are doing a marvelous work.

country: U.S. of A., Texas

Rank: MM, Secretary

Thu Aug 6 1998

graphics: good

country: Pine Bluff, AR.

Rank: Past Master

Sat Jul 25 1998

graphics: good

Comments:
Nothing, just keep it going

country: Basildon,England

Rank: MM

Thu Jul 23 1998

graphics: excellent

As a Worthy Matron, I was hoping you had some Order of the Eastern Star Regalia. But I will certainly forward a copy of this page to my fiancee and his lodge brothers.

country: New Hampshire, USA

Rank: Worthy Matron

Fri Jul 24 1998

graphics: excellent

Very easily accessed via encarta

Excellent, colourful, and that music is so relaxing I never wanted to leave if you could tell me what it is I would be most grateful.

country: UK

Rank: MM

Tue Jul 21 1998

graphics: good

country: essex

Rank: PGStB

Wed Jul 22 1998

graphics: excellent

Dorset Provincial Museum:-
Visits and Lunches Officer is now
Bro. Rod White,
since April 1998.

Lunches are generally the last Sunday in the month (except July and August), but arrangements can be made for parties of 40 or more to either have lunch and/or visit the excellent museum and Temple. For further information contact Bro. Rod White at the Dorset Provincial Mueseum on Tel. No. 01202-736323.

country: Dorset. (Creekmoor).

Rank: M.M.

Mon Jul 20 1998

graphics: excellent

Fine work, interesting

Any prospect of forming a Lodge connection link
to link interested lodges??

country: Lancashiore UK

Rank: Master Mason

Fri Jul 17 1998

graphics: excellent

Graphics displaying the goods for sale would be nice.

country: Barnsley, England

Rank: Apprentice

Sat Jul 4 1998

graphics: good

Well presented
and easy access to all screens

country: England

Rank: Worshipful Master

Sat Jul 4 1998

graphics: excellent

country: england

Rank: pagdc

Sat Jun 27 1998

graphics: average

country: Göteborg/Gothenburg,
Sweden

Rank: n/a

Tue Jun 30 1998

graphics: excellent

It was easy to navigate.
You have a nice site, well put together and informative.

country: Earth, U.S.A.

Rank: Worshipful Master

Wed Jun 24 1998

graphics: excellent

Very easy to do & very Educational

I loved your sight very much. I have been a mason since 1990 going through the chairs from Tyler to now Senior Deacon. Just joined the Bektash Shriners this month.
I have applied to the York Rite too. My Father was Master of my Lodge in 1931. I hope to be too. I like the music too
Thank you very much for the tour.

country: earth U.S.A.

Rank: Senior Deacon

Mon Jun 22 1998

graphics: excellent

Comments:
none other than to say its very good.

country: England

Rank: MM

Tue Jun 23 1998

country: USA

Lodge: Vera Cruz # 24 (PHA)

Rank: P.M.

Mon Jun 22 1998

graphics: good

Is it an offical site?

sex: female

country: channel islands

Rank: n/a

Mon Jun 15 1998

graphics: excellent

country: Jersey Cannel Islands

Rank: MM

Sat Jun 20 1998

graphics: good

country: northolt middlesex

Rank: PPJGS

Mon Jun 8 1998

graphics: good

country: England

Rank: M.M.

Mon Jun 15 1998

graphics: good

Yellow script does not show well.

country: Burlington, Ont. Canada

Rank: R.W.

Fri Jun 5 1998

graphics: excellent

Nice site. I will visit again.

Please send me copies of your current catalogs for Blue Lodge and for all York Rite bodies.

country: Clarksburg, Ohio

Rank: Past Master, Secretary & Education Officer

Sun Jun 7 1998

graphics: excellent

This a superb site and I hope to visit very often

country: Birmingham

Rank: MM

Wed Jun 3 1998

graphics: good

country: England

Rank: Master Mason

Thu Jun 4 1998

graphics: excellent

How do I switch the music off ??

A lot to take in -
will return again soon.
Glad to see where you are -
I am from Wallasey originally.
Will look you up when I next visit UK.

country: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Rank: WM

Thu May 28 1998

graphics: excellent

Please change the music

country: Blackpool Lancashire

Rank: P.Pr.G.J.D.

Mon May 25 1998

graphics: excellent

Excellent and well presented.
Very informative, even if one does agree or
disagree with some of the views put forward.
Very user friendly

Some controversial views, but whether one
tends do agree or otherwise, that is the essence of our Society

what is the music in the background?

country: England

Rank: PAST MASTER

Wed May 27 1998

graphics: good

It's nice to find a site about English masonry!

country: Rochdale, Lancashire

Rank: PM

Sun Apr 26 1998

graphics: excellent

1st class!

country: Welwyn Garden City

Rank: PPrGrReg, LGR

Sun Apr 26 1998

graphics: good

country: UK

Rank: PAGReg

country: Eastleigh, Hampshire

Rank: Senior Warden

Wed Apr 22 1998

graphics: good

country: devon uk

Rank: mm   jd

Sat Apr 25 1998

graphics: good

country: caernarfon

Rank: tyler mm

Mon Apr 20 1998

graphics: excellent

country: Illinois

Rank: J.D.

Tue Apr 21 1998

graphics: excellent

I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WORKINGS OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT

MORE INFORMATION WANTED ABOUT THE GOOD WORKS BEING ACHIEVED,

country: England

Lodge: None

Rank: None

Sun Apr 19 1998

graphics: excellent

Easy to use and good links to other areas.

country: Chester

Rank: SW

Sat Apr 18 1998

graphics: good

I enjoyed being here,very much.

country: U.S.A.

Rank: mm

Sat Apr 18 1998

graphics: good

country: Gibraltar

Rank: ADC

Thu Apr 9 1998

graphics: excellent

First visit; will formulate reply after having read printed pages

country: N.E.  U.K.

Rank: W.M.

Fri Apr 17 1998

graphics: excellent

country: Earth

Rank: mm

Tue Apr 14 1998

graphics: good

Excellent. More of it please

country: England

Rank: Past master

Thu Apr 9 1998

graphics: good

Nothing except to tell you that it is an excellent site.
I looked over the Articles section and intend to order some books

country: Liberty,Texas USA

Rank: Secy one and PM of another

Tue Apr  7 1998

graphics: average

sex: female

Sat Apr 11 1998

graphics: excellent

country: Co. Durham

Rank: I.P.M.

Rank: MM

Sun Apr  5 1998

graphics: poor

Require Photos of that which I wish to purchase.

Informative, thank you.

country: Singapore

Sat Mar 28 1998

graphics: good

Well structured and logical.

I am puzzled about the reference to the early 17C since I thought it was in the early 18C that UGLE was formed.
I have difficulty in reading the blue links on the blue background.
Apart from that, a well laid out site.

country: Hertfordshire

Rank: PPrAGReg designate (Middx)

Sat Mar 28 1998

graphics: excellent

country: Debenham, Suffolk

Rank: SD

Thu Mar 19 1998

graphics: good

Very informative

country: Poole

Rank: EA

Thu Mar 26 1998

graphics: excellent

country: Liverpool, UK

Rank: IPM
 

Wed Mar 11 1998

graphics: good

country: Peterborough UK

Rank: MM

Sun Mar 15 1998

graphics: average

very good, music was "nice"`
perhaps the booklist could be a bit more explicit but nevertheless first rate. I look forward to visiting you - didn't know you existed!

country: Leek, Staffs

Rank: Entered Apprentice

Mon Mar  9 1998

graphics: good

Very easy to find one's way around the content, easy to read sylishly designed! Pages can take a little longer to open than some other sites but the music helps.
How about a direct ordering facility to buy goods?

country: Essex

Rank: MM

Tue Mar 10 1998

graphics: good

country: england
Lodge: n/a

Rank: n/a

Sun Mar  8 1998

graphics: excellent

country: Australia

Rank: P.M. - D.G.I.W.

Sun Mar  8 1998

graphics: good

country: Finland

Rank: PM

Fri Mar  6 1998

graphics: excellent

Very impressed Chis, as I was when I visited your premises a week last Thursday.

country: Gayton, Wirral

Rank: MM

Fri Mar  6 1998

graphics: good

country: england, uk

Rank: mm

Thu Mar  5 1998

graphics: good

country: Walsall, UK

Rank: MM

Thu Mar  5 1998

graphics: excellent

You are to be commended for such an excellent site. My only wish is that links existed to view the regalia and Lodge furnishings in those sections.
That said, is it possible to obtain a printed catalogue from you? There are few suppliers left in the US and those that are in business have a less than desirable selection.
It has been my wish to find a reversing S&C ring, but they are unobtainable here.
Kindest fraternal wishes for your continued success!

country: Mobile, Alabama, USA

Rank: Past Master, currently Treasurer

graphics: good

country: Scotland

Rank: jd & mmm

Wed Mar  4 1998

graphics: good

Graphics are a little slow to download.  I only use a 28.8 modem.
General presentation bril but the music becomes a little like sitting in  a funeral parlour after a while.
Well done Chris !!

country: v.local

Rank: MM

graphics: excellent

FIRST CLASS AVENUE TO FIND THOSE HARD TO GET ITEMS AND VERY EASY TO USE

country: WINDSOR

Rank: MM

Fri Feb 27 1998

graphics: good

I found this site through a link in the "New Jers-eMasons" news letter.
A very fine job.
The articles about the attacks on Freemasonry concerns me.
I hope people come to their senses and find something better to do.

country: Burlington County, New Jersey, USA

Rank: Worshipful Master

graphics: good

Very interesting.  Good information useful for handing to non masons.

country: Sheffield

Rank: PPJGD

Thu Feb 26 1998

graphics: excellent

Overall the site came across well, no real problems - although frames can be a nuisance sometimes.  Nice bg music!

Nice to see such a good listing of products, maybe some sample pictures of regalia items and books etc. could be added over time. Liked the more light-hearted "meat" article 8-)

country: South Australia

Rank: Senior Warden

graphics: good

I am still "wandering around" this site! and Enjoying!!!!

country: Texas

Rank: W.M.

Sun Feb 22 1998

graphics: good

My only problem was that I never heard any sounds, but I think that the problem is with my own PC, I will get a superior being to investigate this. The graphics are excellent.

country: Ayrshire, scotland.

Rank: Life member.

graphics: good

country: Eastleigh

Rank: W Master

Fri Feb 20 1998

graphics: good

country: uk

Rank: mm

Wed Feb 18 1998

graphics: good

country: East Lancs

Rank: IPM

Wed Feb 18 1998

graphics: good

A useful site since I live close to the shop! I have not, as yet, visited all the site but expect it to be of high quality

country: Birkenhead

Rank: IM

Wed Feb 18 1998

graphics: good

Not a computer expert I am slow to say that I thought the different sections were to close together. Only because of a shortage of time in my part, I will be back.

country: Australia

Rank: J.W.

Wed Feb 18 1998

graphics: excellent

Found your site as a result of a BBC news story and found it easy to use

country: New Zealand

Rank: P.M.

Fri Feb 13 1998

graphics: excellent

Input from Scottish masons
Notification of on-line Scottish Lodges/Grand Lodges

country: Glasgow

Rank: MMM

Tue Feb 17 1998

graphics: good

country: Estonia

Tue Feb 10 1998

graphics: excellent

country: Ashton-under-Lyne

Rank: P.Prov S.G.D.

Wed Feb 11 1998

graphics: excellent

One picture not linking in Craftings history.
Attractive looking site.

country: Romford, Essex, England

Rank: PPAGDC

Fri Feb  6 1998

graphics: average

country: england

Rank: Past Master (Chaplain)

Sun Feb  8 1998

graphics: good

country: uk

Rank: SD

Mon Feb  2 1998

graphics: good

country: GREENFORD, UK

Rank: STEWARD

Wed Feb  4 1998

graphics: good

Please print your articles in plain old "Black Ink" - agreed, it is not as asthetic as "Blue on Blue", but is both quicker and easier to download here in the United States.

It appears that you have the makings of good seed sown on fertile ground.

country: U.S.A.

Rank: Jr. Past Master.

Mon Jan 26 1998

graphics: average

country: GT. BRITAIN

Mon Jan 26 1998

graphics: good

country: earth

Rank: M.M.

Tue Jan 20 1998

graphics: average

Seemed very slow, but that may be my modem (33.)
No BUT my Brother in law and I enjoyed visiting your shop 20 Jan 98 and talking with you.

country: Manchester U.K.

Rank: M.M.

Thu Jan 22 1998

graphics: excellent

EXCELLENT

country: UK,DONCASTER

Rank: MASTER

Thu Jan 15 1998

graphics: average

I found it all extremely impressive.  All very comprehensive and informative.  I shall look forward to a return visit !

sex: female

country: Berkhamsted

Tue Jan 20 1998

graphics: good

The site is great and what I have been looking for for some time.
Our lodges in Mallorca, Spain may be interested in purchasing items from your lists. Do you have details of postage to Spain?
The jewelry page could do with some pictures but I guess that will come in time.
What form of payment can be made?

country: Spain

Rank: JW

Fri Jan  9 1998

country: ENGLAND

Rank: MM

Tue Jan 13 1998

graphics: good

country: NEWBURY,BERKSHIRE.UK

Rank: SD

graphics: good

Look forward to more articles and essays...

country: Sandhurst, Berks

Rank: PM & Secretary

Fri Jan  9 1998

graphics: good

A very good site
I tried at 1800hrs on a friday evening and it was a bit slow to load but this probably due to the fact it is a very busy time when I try it latter (as I' ve marked it as favorite site) I will compare but is it because it is a over complicated site

Rank: F.C.