. 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 Iilinois has prepared a 2 volume set of its history to commemorate its 150th 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, 1L 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.

. The perfect Templar gift: Knights Templar dress ties with cross and crown on square and compass-$22.00 each. It's a fundraiser for the 157th Annual Conclave of Texas. The ties are black or maroon in color. The black tie has a single emblem (3/4 inch high crown, square and compass in gold With a red cross), 4 inches from tip. The maroon tie has a recurring pattern of the same emblem (112 inch high) placed diagonally across the tie. Both ties are 60 inches and are made of silk and polyester. Send order and check payable to 157th Grand Conclave to Dock F. Dixon, Jr., 117 U.S. Highway 87, Comfort, TX 78013. Ties will be sent day following receipt by return mail. H: (830) 995-3133, C: (210) 274-3133, e-mail: dfdixon@beecreek.net

. Sword slings available in 2-inch or 1-inch wide, white or black nylon straps with black, fine grade leather sword holder and with heavy duty black clips. They are adjustable to fit all sizes-$19.00 each plus $3.50 shipping and handling. For further details or brochure, write Tom Starnes, 3357 River Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30044-5537, call (678) 923-6776 or
e-mail tonawsta@comcast.net Checks to K. T. Enterprises. % of net profits to KTEF.

. For sale: Lloyd L. Gibson Chapter No. 481, R.A.M., 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 Jeanette Street, Cochran, GA 31014; email anealmimbS@bellsouth.net

. For Sale: Royal Arch neck-ties: black with R.A. logo (Triple Tau) embroidered. They are $20.00 each, including shipping. Bulk orders accepted. Call for pricing at (904) 797-7659 or e-mail bmagu2003@bellsouth.net Checks payable to St.Augustine York Rite Bodies. Mail to Burt Maguire, 4241 Oak Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32086. % to KTEF.

. 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@windstream.net

 . Hope Lodge No. 145, F. & A.M., of Lafayette, Louisiana, is celebrating its 150-year anniversary. Along with other activities the lodge has commissioned Northwest Territorial Mint to strike two coins to commemorate the event. The first coin is .999 assay fine silver, one troy ounce in weight, and costs $50 plus shipping. It is 39mm x 2.9mm thick. The second coin is a similar version in bronze and costs $15 plus shipping. Order from Curley Dartez, P.O. Box 406, Erath, LA 70533-0406.

. 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 fundraiser for our new lodge. Check or MOs to Northeastern Lodge No. 210, and send to John Myers, 20 South John Court, Angola, IN 46703.

. 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. & A.M.; 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 sauare and comnass Past Master a 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. & A.M.; P.O. Box 732; Cochran; GA 31014.

. 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 Iowa, Michigan, Hawaii, and Alaska 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 Tom 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 chapiains 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 268-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 Dumbahon Rd., Richmond, VA 23228-0759, (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, hand-made by a Master Mason. ltems 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 a concordant body that you wish, I have also designed a 16 x20inch 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 much of the picture. Karl Jepsen, P.O. Box 305, Cal-Nev-Ari, NV 89039; (702) 297-1754; KarlJ68@ao1.com % to KTEF.

. On sale now: Masonic lapel pins, die cast coins, and other promotional items: These are perfect for any lodge anniversary, officer installation, fund-raisers, and commemorative events year round. Favorites are custom designed: lapel pins, die cast coins, imprinted knives and coffee mugs, pens, pen_ils, ornaments, belt buckles, key tags, and wooden nickels and much more. 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 information package with fun color brochures contact Bro. Frank Looser, CNF Interactive, 809 Cobble Cove, Nashville, TN 37211; (800) 765-1728, e-mail {hlj@comcast.net. web site: www.cnfinteractive.com % to KTEF.

. For sale: two cemetery plots in Davis Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Las Vegas, Nevada: one in: Garden: Peace, section B, space 3, and the other one in: Garden: Peace, section B, space 4. Valued at $4,800.00; both for $4,400.00. Call (601) 416-8611.