Master-9
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Post by Master-9 on Jun 19, 2004 11:23:43 GMT -5
Look at that Euro fez.....  You ignorance is sad, that's a Tarbush not a Fez(Fas/Faz). The Fez is a Egyptian/Turkish head wear....where do you do your reserch Ralph, its very shoody....LOL Do you know where the tarbush originated my 32nd degree PHA Mason? |
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Post by SUDAN on Jun 19, 2004 12:44:39 GMT -5
Cordialities are extended. Is there anything positive to be gathered from this "tangled and twisted" thread? Accusations beget accusations....
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Post by kAHANyAH on Jun 19, 2004 13:15:14 GMT -5
Hey SUDAN, you like wearing leather ?  Just messin wit ya. Im lookin at your avatar and whats her face in all leather  |
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Post by Ralph on Jun 19, 2004 13:20:50 GMT -5
You ignorance is sad, that's a Tarbush not a Fez(Fas/Faz). The Fez is a Egyptian/Turkish head wear....where do you do your reserch Ralph, its very shoody....LOL Do you know where the tarbush originated my 32nd degree PHA Mason? carter, I an very aware of what a Tarboosh/Tarbush is. Your ignorance is truly trifling that if you think that York did not purchase the Al-mahdi fezzes from a masonic supply company. You and I know both that he did not purchase those tarbooshes overseas. If he was truly into the game, that is where he should have purchased it. Don't insult me my brother with your kindergarten questions. Remember what you stated on the other forum. I know the answer and it is taught to the PHA shriners also. So don't think that York has the market on it....... |
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Post by Ralph on Jun 19, 2004 13:25:18 GMT -5
You ignorance is sad, that's a Tarbush not a Fez(Fas/Faz). The Fez is a Egyptian/Turkish head wear....where do you do your reserch Ralph, its very shoody....LOL Do you know where the tarbush originated my 32nd degree PHA Mason? Carter, That is 33rd my brother... You can use my bio as a reference to start one for yourself... Brother Ralph L. McNeal, Jr., was born on Fort George Meade Army Base in the State of Maryland on February 20, 1959 to Shirley Lowery McNeal and Ralph L. McNeal, Sr., from Columbus, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania respectively. He attended Grammar school in the Newark, New Jersey school system. In 1971 he auditioned for the Newark Boys Chorus School and attended there during his Junior High school years. While there he performed and recorded with various artists such as Harry Bellefonte, Lena Horne and Roberta Flack. The highlight during his time there was to perform for Pope Paul VI 10th Anniversary of His Elevation to Papacy at the Vatican in Rome, Italy under the direction of Leonard Bernstein. Bro. McNeal auditioned for the prestigious Art High School in the city of Newark and attended as a Vocal and Dramatics major. This school produced the talents of Wayne Shorter, Melba Moore and many more. After graduation he attended Clark College located in Atlanta, Georgia. Reganomics hit the 80’s hard, so Brother McNeal enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served as a Medic and was stationed at Andrews AFB, Md., Scott AFB, Ill., and San Vito Air Station, Brindisi , Italy. In 1986 Bro. McNeal petitioned San Vito Military Lodge No. 37 under the Jurisdiction of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Delaware, Prince Hall Affiliation. Bro. McNeal served as Junior Warden and headed many committees until he separated from active duty in March of 1990. He demitted in 1991 to Lincoln Lodge No. 62 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He progressed through the chairs and served as Worshipful Master from 1997-99. In 1995 he was named Master Mason of the Year. In March of 1987 he was elevated to the 32nd degree in Pride of The Mediterranean No. 350, Southern Jurisdiction where he still holds membership. He was Coronated an Honorary 33rd Mason in Washington , D.C., the class of 1997 named after the late Brother, Elbert Blocker. He is a member of Golconda Temple No. 24 in Newark, New Jersey and served as Assistant lecturer and chairman of the Public Relations Committee. A charter Associate Patron of Abigail Chapter No. 64, Oziel Grand Chapter, O.E.S Of the Jurisdiction of New Jersey. He has served the M.W.P.H.G.L. of New Jersey as Grand Historian, Grand Archivist, Assistant Editor to the Mystic Tie Newspaper, and the Non- Prince Hall Commission. He has been a member of the Phylaxis Society since 1987. Given Honorary Fellow Status in 1995. Has served in various positions with the Phylaxis Society. Bro. McNeal is now serving as an Advisor to the First President and also chairs The Commission on Bogus Masonic Practices. Bro. McNeal was honored as Master Mason of the year by The Phylaxis Society with the John G. Lewis, Jr., Medal of Excellence. Bro. McNeal is a member of Who is Who in Freemasonry 1996. Currently he is serving on the Board of Directors for the Scottish Rite Institute, P.H.A and is a Charter member. He is also a Board member for the Dr. Charles H. Wesley’s Masonic Research Society. He contributes as a Research Counselor for the Blue-Lite Research groups for Prince Hall Masons, and is the Southwest correspondent for the Masonic Globe magazine. He is also a member of the One Hundred Plus Most Influential Prince Hall Masons. He was also honored by Mainstream Freemasonry Order of the Masonic Brotherhood of the Blue Forget me nots. Since 1998 he currently resides in Queen Creek, Arizona where he is a member of Martin Luther King, Jr., Lodge No. 29 of The M.W.P.H.G.L. of Arizona. Brother McNeal has written for numerous Prince Hall publications. He enjoys spending time with his wife Shermain and their sons, Gibran, Ralph III, and Corey. He currently has returned to school fulltime, pursuing a degree in Nursing. He enjoys Jazz music, coaching baseball and Masonic research as his hobbies. |
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Master-9
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Post by Master-9 on Jun 19, 2004 21:59:16 GMT -5
Carter, That is 33rd my brother... You can use my bio as a reference to start one for yourself... Brother Ralph L. McNeal, Jr., was born on Fort George Meade Army Base in the State of Maryland on February 20, 1959 to Shirley Lowery McNeal and Ralph L. McNeal, Sr., from Columbus, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania respectively. He attended Grammar school in the Newark, New Jersey school system. In 1971 he auditioned for the Newark Boys Chorus School and attended there during his Junior High school years. While there he performed and recorded with various artists such as Harry Bellefonte, Lena Horne and Roberta Flack. The highlight during his time there was to perform for Pope Paul VI 10th Anniversary of His Elevation to Papacy at the Vatican in Rome, Italy under the direction of Leonard Bernstein. Bro. McNeal auditioned for the prestigious Art High School in the city of Newark and attended as a Vocal and Dramatics major. This school produced the talents of Wayne Shorter, Melba Moore and many more. After graduation he attended Clark College located in Atlanta, Georgia. Reganomics hit the 80’s hard, so Brother McNeal enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served as a Medic and was stationed at Andrews AFB, Md., Scott AFB, Ill., and San Vito Air Station, Brindisi , Italy. In 1986 Bro. McNeal petitioned San Vito Military Lodge No. 37 under the Jurisdiction of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Delaware, Prince Hall Affiliation. Bro. McNeal served as Junior Warden and headed many committees until he separated from active duty in March of 1990. He demitted in 1991 to Lincoln Lodge No. 62 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He progressed through the chairs and served as Worshipful Master from 1997-99. In 1995 he was named Master Mason of the Year. In March of 1987 he was elevated to the 32nd degree in Pride of The Mediterranean No. 350, Southern Jurisdiction where he still holds membership. He was Coronated an Honorary 33rd Mason in Washington , D.C., the class of 1997 named after the late Brother, Elbert Blocker. He is a member of Golconda Temple No. 24 in Newark, New Jersey and served as Assistant lecturer and chairman of the Public Relations Committee. A charter Associate Patron of Abigail Chapter No. 64, Oziel Grand Chapter, O.E.S Of the Jurisdiction of New Jersey. He has served the M.W.P.H.G.L. of New Jersey as Grand Historian, Grand Archivist, Assistant Editor to the Mystic Tie Newspaper, and the Non- Prince Hall Commission. He has been a member of the Phylaxis Society since 1987. Given Honorary Fellow Status in 1995. Has served in various positions with the Phylaxis Society. Bro. McNeal is now serving as an Advisor to the First President and also chairs The Commission on Bogus Masonic Practices. Bro. McNeal was honored as Master Mason of the year by The Phylaxis Society with the John G. Lewis, Jr., Medal of Excellence. Bro. McNeal is a member of Who is Who in Freemasonry 1996. Currently he is serving on the Board of Directors for the Scottish Rite Institute, P.H.A and is a Charter member. He is also a Board member for the Dr. Charles H. Wesley’s Masonic Research Society. He contributes as a Research Counselor for the Blue-Lite Research groups for Prince Hall Masons, and is the Southwest correspondent for the Masonic Globe magazine. He is also a member of the One Hundred Plus Most Influential Prince Hall Masons. He was also honored by Mainstream Freemasonry Order of the Masonic Brotherhood of the Blue Forget me nots. Since 1998 he currently resides in Queen Creek, Arizona where he is a member of Martin Luther King, Jr., Lodge No. 29 of The M.W.P.H.G.L. of Arizona. Brother McNeal has written for numerous Prince Hall publications. He enjoys spending time with his wife Shermain and their sons, Gibran, Ralph III, and Corey. He currently has returned to school fulltime, pursuing a degree in Nursing. He enjoys Jazz music, coaching baseball and Masonic research as his hobbies.  Great Bio, you have accomplished much, my hats off to you |
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Post by Ralph on Jun 19, 2004 23:50:14 GMT -5
Carter,
Thanks Brother. Put pen to paper and the same can happen at your end................
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Post by BalkisII on Jun 20, 2004 22:38:37 GMT -5
... if you think that York did not purchase the Al-mahdi fezzes from a masonic supply company. You and I know both that he did not purchase those tarbooshes overseas... We/I have always ordered the tarbooshes from D. Turin Co, in Hialeah, FL. Those red fezzes, like the one m9 has in res.#20 were ordered from Morocco. |
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Post by Ralph on Jun 21, 2004 8:13:12 GMT -5
We/I have always ordered the tarbooshes from D. Turin Co, in Hialeah, FL. Those red fezzes, like the one m9 has in res.#20 were ordered from Morocco. Balkis, take a good look at these pictures. Now tell me the differences between the covering that York has on and the coverings of the brethren below...    Still a euro masonic supply company: Turin & Company Supplier of Masonic fraternal fezzes, regalia, aprons, jewelry, and more. A great line of products for great organizations The Shrine of North America is known for its colorful parades, circuses and clowns. But there is also a serious side to this international fraternity of approximately 525,000 men belonging to 191 Shrine Temples, or chapters, throughout North America. For over 75 years, the Shrine has operated a network of specialized hospitals that treat children with orthopedic problems, burns and spinal cord injuries, up to their 18th birthday, free of charge. The Shrine was founded in 1872 by a group of 13 men belonging to the Masonic Order. It was originally established to provide fun and fellowship for its members. But as the organization grew, its members decided to dedicate their efforts to helping others by establishing an official Shrine philanthropy—a network of specialized hospitals that have provided expert medical care to more than 600,000 children, free of charge. Since the first Shriners Hospital opened in 1922, the Shrine has supported what has come to be known as the "World's Greatest Philanthropy." The Shrine and its 22 hospitals, while maintaining separate legal and financial identities, are linked through the Shrine's continuing support of Shriners Hospitals. The best known symbol of Shrinedom is the distinctive red fez that Shriners wear at official functions. Because Shriners are men who enjoy life, fun is a large part of the Shrine and the activities that help support the Shrine's philanthropy. Most Shrine Temples sponsor Shrine Clubs and special units, such as the motor corps, band or clown units and many other units of interest. They share in the camaraderie, deep friendships and good fellowship that are all part of being a Shriner. Turin & Company has been filling the supply needs of organizations like this since 1926. Turin & Company 8045 W. 26th Court Hialeah, FL 33016 |
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Post by Ralph on Jun 21, 2004 8:29:42 GMT -5
We/I have always ordered the tarbooshes from D. Turin Co, in Hialeah, FL. Those red fezzes, like the one m9 has in res.#20 were ordered from Morocco. Balkis, Do you think they were ordered from Morocco? The overhead for that would be high. Inconsistancies of overseas companies in places where the governments are not stable. Many Masonic supply companies make their own..... |
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Post by BalkisII on Jun 21, 2004 8:30:51 GMT -5
Bro. Ralph,
I was agreeing with you by stating that those tarbooshes did in fact come from a company right here and not overseas. Also, I was stating that the only one from overseas, were the little red fezzes like what the brother was wearing.
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Post by Zakiah Levanah on Jun 21, 2004 8:36:48 GMT -5
We/I have always ordered the tarbooshes from D. Turin Co, in Hialeah, FL. Those red fezzes, like the one m9 has in res.#20 were ordered from Morocco. there is a Morocan shop in Phipps Plaza that carries the red fezz like m9, 1dell was going to get one. |
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Post by BalkisII on Jun 21, 2004 8:38:48 GMT -5
Balkis, Do you think they were ordered from Morocco? The overhead for that would be high. Inconsistancies of overseas companies in places where the governments are not stable. Many Masonic supply companies make their own..... Bro. Ralph, the only reason I commented on this, is because it was I who originally ordered those little red fezzes from Morocco. The cost was high, but when you do buy in large volume, it is much less per item, and of course you do have to pay brokerege fees, and duty taxes, etc. The cost was recouped in the price of the fez, and since he made it a "MUST HAVE ITEM", the money was always made back and much more. I also have ordered from D. Turin, and they do make their own, and will custom make to your specifications. The great cost comes in when you want to make a new color, then, the up charge is much much more. |
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Post by Ralph on Jun 21, 2004 8:41:15 GMT -5
Bro. Ralph, the only reason I commented on this, is because it was I who originally ordered those little red fezzes from Morocco. The cost was high, but when you do buy in large volume, it is much less per item, and of course you do have to pay brokerege fees, and duty taxes, etc. The cost was recouped in the price of the fez, and since he made it a "MUST HAVE ITEM", the money was always made back and much more. I also have ordered from D. Turin, and they do make their own, and will custom make to your specifications. The great cost comes in when you want to make a new color, then, the up charge is much much more. Sister Balkis, I stand corrected:)! |
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Post by BalkisII on Jun 21, 2004 8:45:25 GMT -5
there is a Morocan shop in Phipps Plaza that carries the red fezz like m9, 1dell was going to get one. Probably, the got it from the same co. or they are a repersentative of that co. in ATL. The company owner daughter also runs a shop in Orland, Fl. where they could be purchased also. |
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