. For Sale: Memorabilia from the 63rd Triennial Conclave: We have extra belt buckles and lamps from the 63rd Triennial Conclave. The buckles are western style; they were sold during the past three years. We will mail them to you for $30 each, postage paid. The lamps are the Lone Star style lamp and were the gift at the banquet. They are $25 each, postage paid. Send your orders to: Attn: K B. Fischer, 63rd Triennial, P.O. Box 263430, Houston, TX 77207-3430.

. The Grand Commandery of Illinois has prepared a 2 volume set of its history to commemorate its 15Oth anniversary. Included in these books is the biographical sketch of all of the presiding officers of the York Rite bodies in Illinois from their formation; Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter, Grand Council, and Grand Commandery. The 2
volume paperback set of 1,200 pages is available for' $35.00, plus shipping from Robert Baker Fisher, 2151 Baker Street, Aurora, IL 60506-1707.

. For sale: red, white, and blue "EYE GAVE" pin, a fund-raiser for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, sponsored by the Grand Commandery of Minnesota: $5.00 each including S & H. All proceeds to KTEF. Checks payable to Minnesota Grand Commandery, and send to Allan Kauppi, 10508 Redwood Street, N. W., Coon Rapids, MN 55433.

. For sale: C.P.O. coats, poly-wool, summer weight; call for available sizes: (740) 927-3586. $23.00, includes shipping and handling. 10% of all sales will be donated to KTEF. General Merchandise Company, 13690 Broad Street, S. W., Pataskala, OH 43062.

. For sale: Knights Templar shoulder straps, pairs, finest quality available, all ranks, embroidered in extra fancy real gold and silver bullion on velvet with velcro backs: Due to the high price of gold and silver, the manufacturer has raised his prices again: Past Commander (red); serving Commander, Generalissimo (specify either traditional or just lamb and square), Captain General, Prelate (green): all $50; Emeritus ranks: Generalissimo, Captain General and Prelate (red): $55; Honorary Past Commander with silver H.C. at foot of cross, $90; Grand Commandery, Grand Rep., $60; Past Grand Commander (purple): $70; Grand Encampment and special orders, $85. Also: chapeaux crosses in extra fancy gold/silver bullion w/velcro back: Sir Knight, $45; Past Commander, $50; Grand Commandery and Grand Rep. (red), $65; Past Grand Commander (purple), $70; Grand Encampment and special orders, $80. Embroidered extra fancy gold/silver sleeve crosses (pair), velcro back: Sir Knight, $45; P.C., $45; Grand Commandery, $50; P.G.C. (purple), $70; Grand Encampment and special orders, $85. We can now have initials embroidered in silver on a pair of straps at $15 for each initial (for the pair). Embroidered gold/silver fatigue hat bullion crosses: Sir Knight, $45; Past Commander, $50. Metal cap crosses: silver, $32; gold, $38; Past Commander's jewel, $52. All items plus shipping, handling, and insurance: 1st item, $5.00; each additional item, $1.00. AU;O, we have a Sir Knight's sword, a Royal Arch Mason sword, 2 Sir Knight's silver colored fancy swords, and a 32º sword, all antique and of extremely fine quality, $245 each plus $25 shipping. Percentage to Knights Templar and Masonic charities. Checks to and mail to Jacques N. Jacobsen, Jr., RC.; 3 Oceans West Blvd., No. 4A4; Daytona Beach; FL 32118. Phone (386) 304-6157.

. For sale: Lloyd L. Gibson Chapter No. 481, RAM., Channelview, Texas, is selling their newly minted, 50-year commemorative mark/penny for $10.00 each, postpaid, with a certificate of authentication. Penny is made of antique bronze (looks like gold). This is a fund-raiser for our 50th anniversary, and a portion of proceeds will go to KTEF. Checks or MOs to Lloyd L. Gibson Chapter No. 481, RAM., and send to Lloyd L. Gibson Chapter No. 481, RAM., P.O. Box 972, Channelview, TX 77530.

. For Sale: Middle Georgia Chapter No. 165, R.A.M., the first Chapter to be chartered in Georgia in 25 years, is selling its newly minted mark/penny for $10.00 each or 2 for $15.00, postpaid. Each coin accompanied with a certificate of authenticity. Checks or MOs to Middle Georgia York Rite Bodies and mail to A. Neal Mimbs, Chairman; 121 Jeanetie Street, Cochran, GA 31014; email anealmimbs@bellsouth.net
        
. Northeastern Lodge No. 210, Fremont, Indiana, is planning its 150th anniversary to be held in 2007. Part of the program is the issuance of a commemorative coin with the likeness of General Lewis B. Hershey on one side. General Hershey supervised the selective service for over three decades. He was also a 50-year member of Northeastern Lodge No. 210. The coins are 1 and 9/16 inch, antique bronze, and sell for $10.00, plus $1.00 shipping. (Special finish, gold or silver plated available at $50.00 each.) This is a fund-raiser for our new lodge. Check or MOs to Northeastern Lodge No. 210, and send to John Myers, 20 South John Court, Angola, IN 46703.

. Elwood Lodge No. 919, Joliet, Illinois, will be selling a commemorative centennial coin and lapel pin set. The coin will have on front the Lodge name and number emblem in the middle. On the back the square and compass will be encircled by 8 3D images of the working tools of a Mason. The lapel pin will be the same as the front of the coin encircled in 24 carat gold. The set will sell for $20.00 and will come in a decorative case. Send check or money order made payable to Elwood Lodge No. 919, AF. & AM. to Dan Gaddis, Jr., Sec.; Elwood Lodge No. 919, AF. & AM.; 201 Robson Drive; Lockport; IL 60441. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery.

. Help the children: Lodge auto tags with blue vinyl letters on white, 6 x12-inch aluminum, include lodge name and number, square and compass, F & AM (AF & AM, AAFM, etc.), city and state: $8.00 each and one free tag with every 10 ordered. Shipping for 1 to 5 is $6.00, 6 to 10 is $8.00, 11 to 20 is $10.00 to same address in US. $2.00 from each tag donated to the Georgia Masonic Children's Home Endowment Fund. Send info, check or money order to Ernest P. Gentry, 893 Brookside Drive, Winder, GA 30680-2848, e-mail tagmaker@att.net

. Cochran Lodge No. 217, F. & A.M., Cochran, Georgia, is continuing its long-term charity project: In addition to the Masonic and Shrine jewelry boxes, we are now offering O.E.S. jewelry boxes: all are approx. 5.5 x5.5 x2.5 inches in size, constructed of exotic woods from Central America, and hand-crafted with an interlocking design. All profits go to Masonic charity with a portion going directly to the Georgia Masonic Children's Home Endowment Fund. The price for each box is $20.00, plus $6.00 S & H. Postage is pro-rated on bulk orders; please contact e-mail below or call (478) 934-7236 for pro-rated S & H rates. Check or MO to Cochran Masonic Lodge No. 217 and mail to Harry A Bruno, Chairman; Cochran Masonic Lodge No. 217, F. & AM.; P.O. Box 732; Cochran; GA 31014; or e-mail harrya217@cstel.net

. For sale: peel-off, vinyl, royal blue square and compass decals designed to fit on your license plate or window, 2 inches high, 1 inch wide. 6 vinyl decals for $5.00, postpaid. Also, approx. 4-inch reflective-chrome, vinyl square and compass Past Master 0 E.S. or Shrine decals to fit on your taillights, only $5.00 per set of 2, postpaid. Also, black vinyl, square and compass decals, 3/4 by 3/4-inch, designed to place on the photo or list of your Past Masters who have gone on to that Celestial Lodge Above. 10 decals for only $5.00, postpaid. All profits go to our Masonic Widows' Fund. Joe Allen, P.M., Sec.; Cochran Masonic Lodge No. 217, F. & AM.; P.O. Box 732; Cochran; GA 31014.

. For sale: book, The Rationale of Freemasonry: Includes the meaning of allegories, the influence of social changes and trends. 280 pages, $20.00 postpaid. % to KTEF. Checks to Bob Demott, 3501 Equestrian Way, Knoxville, TN 37921.

. New novelty book available: Pythagoras, This Cross Is for You, by P. Master and P. Commander, Jack N. Barricklo, priced at $7.00 each, postpaid. It's for the serious craftsman with short history, illustrations, and instruction by the "Master" himself. % of profit to KTEF. (Please write "KTEF" in memo.) Checks payable to Ourland Enterprises, and send to Ourland Enterprises, 8631 McDade, Houston, TX 77080-4321.

. Wanted: Masonic Chapter pennies by avid collector. I have been building this collection for 36 years and still need many pieces as I am collecting all varieties. These one day will end up in a Masonic museum. Why not find a home for your mark? I will gladly send you a check for one piece or will buy your collection. If you collect, I will gladly exchange. I will answer all letters. Especially needed are Hawaiian and Alaskan pennies. Maurice Storck, Sr.; 775 W. Roger Road, No. 214; Tucson; AZ 85705, (520) 888-7585.

. Planning a Rusty Nail Degree? We have pins and certificates available at $35.00 per unit. (A unit consists of 5 pins and 5 certificates, S & H included.) Please include your lodge name and number with your order if you wish to have them printed on your certificates. Make check out to John A Stevens, 5 Old Duxbury Court, Fairfield, OH 45014. Phone (513) 942-2490; fax (513) 272-2830. Proceeds go to the John Hayes Gerard Masonic Scholarship Fund and 10% to KTEF.

. Sprig of Acacia pin: each handcrafted pin is 24 karat gold vermeil finished; it will make a nice gift for the newly 'raised Brother; price is $10.00 each, including S & H. Also available is the four immortal chaplains lapel pin, a beautiful pin honoring the chaplains who sacrificed their lives by giving up their lifejackets in order to save the lives of others. The price per pin is $8.00 ea. including S & H 10% to KTEF. New item: Sept. 11 Memorial Masonic lapel pin, $8.00 each, including S & H-to commemorate members who lost their lives in terrorist attack-proceeds to KTEF. S. Kenneth Baril, 6809 Main Street, Apt. 2 West, Cincinnati, OH 45244-3470, (513) 272-2815, fax (513) 272-2830.

. For sale: The Medal of Honor The Letter G in Valor, a 26B-page digest with the names, congressional citations, and Lodge membership of all Masons who have received our nation's highest military award for bravery. Books may be obtained by contacting Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co., P.O. Box 9759, 3011 Old Dumbarton Rd., Richmond, VA 23228-{)759, (804) 262-6551. The price is $16.95 plus S & H. Author's portion of profits donated to KTEF.
. For sale: tooled leather items for Masons and their ladies, band-made by a Master Mason. Items include: 6 ring notebooks, checkbook covers, wallets, and clutch purses. The square, compass, and letter G are tooled on the front or you can get any emblem from. concordant body that you wish. I have also designed a 16 x20-inch tooled leather picture entitled "A Master's Journey." This is a landscape that depicts events and symbolism on the way to becoming a Master Mason. Also, have a tooled leather belt with picture. Karl Jepsen, P.O. Box 305, Cal-Nev-Ari, NV 89039; (702) 297-1754; KarlJ68@aol.com % to KTEF.

. For sale: customized Masonic gifts and incentive items: Represent Masonry with pride with beautifully crafted, custom imprinted fraternal items, all reasonably priced for your Masonic budget and specially customized to your specifications. Included are: lapel pins, coffee mugs, ink pens, die cast coins, and belt buckles. Simply hand sketch your design on a piece of paper and send to me. I will create the camera ready art to produce your imprinted items. For a free color brochure contact Bro. Frank Looser, 809 Cobble Cove, Nashville, TN 37211; (800) 765-1728,
email: fhlf@comcast.net, web site: www.cnfinteractive.com % to KTEF.