Theos-Talk Archives (February 2005 Message tt00242)

Jerry,
Thanks for your reply and comments. I appreciate them. Your right, it was 
John Yarker that signed H.P.B. Masonic Diploma ( Nov. 24, 1877) , It is glued 
to the inside of the front cover of "H.P.B. Speaks" Vol. II. I may have 
mis-spoke on the Photo of H.P.B. with the Masonic Garb, I seemed to recall seeing it 
some where and this is the one case of the three where I do have a bit of 
uncertainty as I can't put my hand on the book where I saw, or, think I saw it.

Your comments about Henry Steel Olcutt being an active Mason and, I assume 
a Vowed Buddhist at the same time? It certainly is a tickling thing. I being 
dumb on Masons always thought the fundamental prerequisite of membership was a 
recognition of Diety. Although I can visualize that Being Theosophists in 
keeping with the S.D. and having not the conventional POV (about the Absolute) it 
would be amenable on their side,but how was it viewed from the Masonic side?

I really have no knowledge of the "Co-Masonic" organization of 1912 and 
would like to know more about that as it would be informative and contribute to 
understanding more of the scenery.
Wasn't there a split between Pike and Yarker that reformed the Rites in 
America?
I notice you have little to say about CWL and the Masonic Ethics in regard 
to the controversy that is historical, is it perhaps that this represents 
something where there is simply no information available? With so many 
significant Members being also Honarary or active participants and completely Honorable 
people with impeccable Integrity how would there be no process from the 
internals of the Masonic Lodge respective of CWL? Would Historians completely ignore 
this facet and consider the ground covered?

BTW, it is most interesting reading the other posts you and others have 
recently posted about "Networking."
Thanks so much for you time and comments, 

John


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