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This is the one that smells so sweet that one stem perfumes a whole room. So it belongs both in the cutting garden and the non-cutting garden, where its strong stems will need no staking, and its big beautiful blooms will light up the whole place after most other flowers are finished.
Spectacular lilies for your garden; it's easy. Everybody loves lilies, and today's hybrids are a snap to grow, unlike some of the more difficult ones of the past. Today's favorites are no more work than growing a tulip or daffodil. First, take a look at the combination photo below. The large picture of a red lily is Stargazer, the most famous Oriental Hybrid. (See lily groups below.) Along with the famous white one, Casa Blanca, and other Oriental Hybrids, it's a big florist's favorite, and the ones in your garden will be just as lovely and fragrant as the ones you buy in any flower shop.
Photos A and B are of 'wild' or species lilies. (See lily groups below.) Photo A is the old favorite, orange Tiger Lily, (See lily groups below.) one of the best for wild meadows since it is tough, dependably perennial and will grow in almost any soil. Photo B is the incredibly beautiful Regal Lily, Lilium regale, the now-famous, highly fragrant white trumpet lily, discovered years ago growing wild in China. It has been used to create a whole new group of hybrids. (See Trumpet Lily group below.)
Photo C shows how beautifully almost any lily works in a mixed garden or with other flowers in a vase. The stunning yellow bi-colored lily shown with red daylilies and gladiolus is the popular Asiatic Hybrid, 'Grand Cru'. (See lily groups below.)
'Wild' Lilies or 'Species' Lilies These are the true wildflowers from the world over. They are the ones all the glamorous hybrids are descended from. We're fortunate to have some of these botanical treasures on our list of lilies this season.
Oriental Hybrid Lilies are the now famous, very fragrant ones with large, flattened flowers such as red Stargazer and white Casa Blanca. These are the ones now so popular in the floral trade, but are also very easy to grow. They bloom from mid-summer through early fall. Most have very large, outward-facing, fragrant flowers.
Asiatic Hybrid Lilies are today's largest group of garden lilies, quite easy to 'naturalize'. This growing group of lilies was begun by hybridizers in the US, and were first called 'Mid-Century Hybrids.' Compared to Orientals, the Asiatic Hybrid lilies bloom earlier (early to mid summer), the plants are shorter, the flowers a bit smaller, and most blooms are upward-facing and star-shaped. Some of the most famous Asiatic Hybrids are yellow 'Connecticut King,' and the famous red, 'Gran Paradiso.'
Tiger Lilies. This group is led by the famous old orange wild lily, which used to be called Lilium tigrinum. Botanists have changed that to Lilum lancifolium, but that doesn't stop most people (including us) from using the old name 'tigrinum.' From the original orange, the hybridizers have created new colors from white to pink. All have the large flowers, black spots, and tough perennial qualities of the original. (By the way, don't call any old spotted orange lily 'tiger lily'. This one is the real thing, and no lily common name is more mis-used.)
Trumpet Lilies Sometimes called 'Aurelian Hybrids' or other names, the large, tall trumpet lilies are all descended from The Regal Lily, a white wild species lily from China. All are incredibly fragrant, and wonderful for cutting. They grow tall, and often need staking, since a well-grown stalk can have over 15 huge flowers.
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heady fragrance, show-off blossoms
Mine grew to be about 3 to 4 ft tall with a minimum of 4 blooms, but usually 5 or 6 blooms per stem. Not too much "leafiness". Each bloom...Read complete review
Mine grew to be about 3 to 4 ft tall with a minimum of 4 blooms, but usually 5 or 6 blooms per stem. Not too much "leafiness". Each bloom spans about as wide as my splayed hand and are a brilliant white with the prettiest sort of curl on the petals. They last up to 10 days -- sometimes more if I keep the ends trimmed. The fragrance of one full stem easily fills the room. Mine were grown in So Cal in mostly sunlight/dappled shade. Beautiful flowers and so satisfying to grow, cut and share.
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By MaryT
from Lincoln, NE
Comments about Oriental Lily Bulbs Casa Blanca:
Planted on the south side of the house with my stargazer lilies. Absolutely breath taking!,
MIne grew to be over 6 feet tall
By THIRTYSIXRED
from BLOOMFIELD CT
In most cases each stalk had between 5 to 8 blooms on it. It was planted in well drained soil, with lots of sun. The flowers have a huge scent, and the bumble bees love them.
By Cora
from So Cal
By EGA
from Fargo, ND
AWESOME...what more can one say!
THE most incredible flower....ever!
By Flower inspector
I have searched for this for years and finally found one that is even BETTER than the one I remember from my parents farm! The blooms are much larger and stunning in every way!
By Running Thunder Acres
from Inkom, Idaho
Beautifully performing lily
By Ania
from Warner Robins, GA
This is a beautiful lilly with wonderful scent. It is quite tall so I would plant it in the back (back border). The flowers stay fresh for a long time after they were cut. Everyone was impressed with this lily both in my garden and in my vase.
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By gummy bear
from warwick r. i.
if at all possible send a week later/soil not really warm enough .still getting frost. climate is changing
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Beautiful White Flowers
By CalvertCountyGardener
from Lusby, MD
Sprouted and bloomed exactly as depicted on website. Sturdy stalks for such big flowers.
By ragguru
from Roanoke, VA
I have always bought these at Easter and had been disappointed with the performance from other vendors. Boy was I surprised by these! I have never seen blooms this extraordinary before! Keep up the good work!
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I have purchased this bulb several times over the years. Always larger than any competitors bulbs.
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As I've mentioned on here before, I recently got into yoga. I wanted to do something active, but not too intense. I don't want to build muscle or lose weight; the goal is just to add some definition and maintain good health. Yoga seemed to fit the bill perfectly. And it's been great!
Last weekend, I stepped it up a notch by trying hot yoga for the first time. I'd heard about hot yoga for some time, but just never thought to give it a try until Moksha Yoga contacted me about their 30 Day Challenge. More on the challenge when it starts; I wanted to introduce to you the idea of hot yoga. Like I said, I went for the first time last weekend. I took the Yang Yin class with Emily, who walked us through a series of challenging balance poses, followed by a deep stretch session that got to my core (read: connective tissue!). I sweat like I've never sweat before and it was amazing! I hurt for two days after... in a good way!
I asked Emily about the benefits of hot yoga over traditional yoga and her answer was straightforward, so I bought it. For one, sweating so much helps your body get rid of toxins in the skin (where they tend to set up camp). Another benefit is being able to push your body just a little further than you would under normal (cool) conditions because your muscles are more pliable in the heat (makes total sense, right?!). I gotta tell you, I was skeptical at first, thinking it's just another trendy LA thing to do. However, my muscles told another story... I can't wait to do the 30 Day Challenge! It starts March 15 and is aimed at raising money for Little Kids Rock, a charity that focuses on restoring music education in public schools. I'll post about it in more detail in the days to come, so keep an eye out if you're at all interested. I'd love to garner some support from you guys!
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Worshipful Master Bro. Kenneth Palmer, Right Worshipful District Grand Master, Bro. Peter Cole, Worshipful Wardens, Officers, Worshipful Brethren, Brethren of Royal Victoria Lodge No. 443 E.C., Worshipful Brethren of both Districts, The District Grand Lodge of The Bahamas and Turks E.C. and The District Grand Lodge of the Bahamas S.C. and Brethren all. I have been given the enormous task by the Worshipful Master of this Lodge to present to you this evening a paper on the history of Scottish Freemasonry in the Bahamas. My knowledge on this subject is very limited, as few books have been produced on the matter. The records of previous Scottish Lodges that preceded our oldest Daughter Lodge, Lodge St. Michael No. 1634 S.C. are virtually non-existent.
Hence my immediate dilemma. In the absence of written material, I endeavored to seek the assistance of the Grand Lodge of Scotland on this matter. The information provided to me by Grand Lodge arrived today and now confirms some of the facts in this paper. Until today, I wondered whether or not any of the information was factual. In order to help me in my research I was able to obtain a copy of a booklet entitled Freemasonry in The Bahamas written by Brother Arthur S. Sutton PM, a former Secretary of Royal Victoria No. 443 S.C. and a book complied by Worshipful Bro. T. A. Thompson on the history of Royal Victoria Lodge No. 443 which takes into account the first one hundred years of this Lodge which commenced its activities 23rd June 1837 when the first warrant was issued under the Mastership of Worship Brother George Campbell Anderson and was numbered 649 E.C. and then re-numbered 443 in the first half century of its existence.
1. Turks Island Lodge No. 275 is recorded as receiving its Charter on 5th May 1806, that being a day of a Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge. This Lodge was declare Dormant in 1848 suggesting that no communication had been received by Grand Lodge for in excess of seven years.
2. Union Lodge, No 298 officially received its Charter on 6th November 1809, that date also being a day of a Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge. The Lodge became Dormant in 1892; reopened in 1917 and again declared Dormant in 1923.
3. Lodge St. John which met in Matthew Town, Inagua, West Indies officially received its chapter on 3rd March 1856. It became Dormant in approximately 1881.
The Provincial Grand Lodge of the Bahamas was officially founded in 1842 and whilst it has a number 39 on a Lodge Minute here at Freemasons' Hall this is not a number used in the same way as that for Daughter Lodges. It is merely an administrative function.
The Minutes of Grand Lodge showed on 7th November 1842 the following entry:-
"John Francis Cooke, Esq., was appointed Provincial Grand Master of the Lodges in the Bahamas Islands". The subsequent proceedings give his name as John Ferguson Cook. Brother Sutton suggested and it appears evident that in the early 1800's a Provincial Grand Master could be appointed to such a post either with no Lodge under his control or one lodge. You will readily see from the date of Worshipful Brother J. F. Cooke's appointment in 1842 only two Lodges existed. Brother Sutton makes reference in his booklet to the fact that the Governor of The Bahamas, John Tinker, was appointed "Provincial Grand Master of the Bahamas and places adjacent" in 1752 and that in 1759 "Worshipful Brother James Bradford was appointed to the same office" but no Lodge, English or Scottish existed at that time. It would appear that Brother George Anderson
also had a legitimate appointment.
The records of Royal Victoria Lodge No. 443 indicates that when this Lodge was established, no Book of Constitution was obtainable in Nassau, consequently the first Bye-Laws were framed on "the Laws and Practices" of the Union Lodge No. 231 in the Register of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. You will note very quickly that Brother Sutton refers to Union Lodge with a number of 298, as does the Grand Lodge of Scotland.
However, Brother Thompson gives it a number of 231. This Lodge may have been re-numbered as Brother James A. Minns P.M., P.G.J.W. delivered a lecture on Freemasonry before Lodge Union No. 231, Bahamas on Wednesday, 1st February A. L. 5861 AD 1875.
Brother Sutton in his booklet also refers to Bahamas No. 228 receiving a warrant issued by Atholl Grand Lodge of England in 1782 but that this Lodge died out before the Union. He said a second Lodge No. 242, under the same jurisdiction was established in 1787 in Nassau. This Lodge survived the closing up in numbers in 1814 but died out before the repetition of that process in 1832. However, no name was given for this Lodge. It is apparently clear from his writing that this Lodge was not Royal Victoria, which as I said was established on 23rd June 1837.
The Meeting places of these old Lodges in Nassau i.e. No. 298 and No. 242 were given as the Public Building and Webster's Tavern. He makes this note concerning the meeting places. "prior to 1812 the Court House was situated at the Northeast corner of Bay Street and Prison Lane (now Market Street). This he said was a wooden building comprising Court House and jail and it is hard to understand how a Masonic Lodge could hold its meeting there. So far as Webster's Tavern is concerned and exhaustive search of the papers of the latter from 1770 up only reveals the information that a firm of Wine Merchants – Evans and Webster – had their
establishment "on the Bay". He concluded that the Tavern as some where along the waterfront.
It was Union Lodge 298 or 231 and English Lodge No. 242 that appeared to be actively Masonically for quite some time. These Lodges appear to have the expertise in the laying of corner stones as some well established buildings in the city of Nassau utilized their services for such events.
On the 16th August 1810 Lodges nos.242 and 298 laid the foundation stone of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. It was stated according to Brother Sutton that:-"Early in the afternoon the Master, Wardens and Brethren of Lodges 242 and 298 of the Ancient Craft of Masonry met at their respective Lodges clothed in the Badges and other Insignia of the different orders of
Masonry. The procession, headed by the Band of the British West Indies Regiment, set out in the usual order and halted at the Court House, where the Trustees of the Church, their Secretary and Minister, His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, members of the Council and many of the principal inhabitants of the Colony had previously assembled, and joined the procession and proceeded to the site of the intended structure, and there Lewis Kerr, Esq., representing the Provincial Grand Master, laid the stone with the formalities usual on these occasions."
Brother Sutton indicates that the Provincial Grand Master at that time was Joseph Hunter, but could find no further information regarding Brother Hunter. Brother Sutton further writes that these Lodge were also responsible for the laying of the corner stone of the Hog Island Lighthouse. The following information was extracted from the Royal Gazette of 12th October 1816 of that event:- The two Lodges of Nassau having been requested to lay the Foundation Stone of this Building, with the usual ceremonies of Freemasonry, Wednesday, the 2nd day of October, 1816 was appointed for the purpose. Accordingly, between two and three o'clock of
that day, Lodge No. 242 marched from the Lodge Room in Shirley Street to the House occupied by the U. Lodge No. 298, on the water side, where both Lodges embarked in boats prepared for the occasion; and moved down the Harbour in procession, to the site of the intended Light House preceded by some other boats conveying the Band of H. M. 2nd W.I. Regiment, the Commissioners of Pilotage, the Contractor, etc., etc., and several distinguished visitors. Having arrived at the place of destination, at the West End of Hog Island, the procession
disembarked and went "in order" to a temporary enclosure, erected and fitted up at the spot.
The officiating Master, after a few preparatory arrangements, explained to the By-Standers the proposed business of the day; and received in form from the Designer (Brother Alexander M'Bride) a plan of the intended Building and a set of working Mason Tools that had been newly constructed for that particular work. The following prayer was then read: "Almighty God, Architect of the Universe, who by Thy mighty word didst speak into being the numberless Grand Lights of they high vaulted firmament, grant, we humbly beseech Thee, Thy blessing on the undertaking now before us; vouchsafe that the Beacon whose foundations are this day laid in
Thy Name, may fulfill the just hopes of its founders, that with Thy aid, it may prove an un-erring guide to the benighted Mariner, and a lasting and useful monument of public munificence; and as the flame to burn on this rising column will lead the storm beaten Vessel from the darkness, peril and alarm, into the port of security, so may the Light of Thy Word, Oh Lord, be a Beacon to us all, to guide us from the dark and troubled sea of this life, into the bright and peaceful harbour of Thine eternal Grace and Glory in the World to come. And this we humbly pray in the name of Thy only son, Jesus Christ the Redeemer'.
The three elements of consecration being produced in silver Chalices, were successively sanctified, and deposited in a large silver Ewer held by a Past Master. The Brethren advanced to the East Side of the Foundation: where a stone was prepared; and then with the usual solemnities raised, lowered and finally adjusted with care, according to the ancient usage's of the craft; a small collection of the coins and medals, with a Legend recoding the date and other important incidents of commencement of the structure being previously in due form deposited in a cemented phial, in a cavity under the stone.
The officiating Master then raising the elements of Consecration with a short benediction, consecrated the stone laid in solemn form. And then striking the upper surface thrice with the mallet, returned with the Brethren
to their former places. The officiating Master then delivered a short address to the Brethren and By-Standers concerning the importance of the proposal building, on the score of Humanity, as well as of commercial advantage; and concluded by returning to the Designer the Plan of the work and his tools, with appropriate encouragement and instructions.
The ceremony was closed with Grand Honours of Masonry, accompanied by the Military Band in attendance
and a discharge of Artillery at Hog Island Point, consisting of "Three times three guns", which were answered
from the ramparts of Fort Charlotte on the opposite side of the Harbour by an equal number.
The cornerstone of Christ Church now Cathedral, was also laid by the Freemasons. The cornerstone of the steeple of Christ Church, which was erected in 1830 was laid in due form by the Worshipful Master and Brethren of Union Lodge No. 298 who use to hold their annual services on St. John's Day in Christ Church. You will note that St. John's Day is presently the feast day of the diocese of the Anglican Church in the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands. Brother Sutton has this to say in respect of the Cathedral. "It having been found necessary to take down the steeple, in consequence of the dangerous state that it was considered to be in,
Thursday, 24th June 1830, was fixed as the day to lay the corner stone of the new and enlarge one. The hour appointed for the performance of the ceremony was four in the afternoon, but a very heavy rain having begun to fall before three, the Brethren of Union Lodge who had been requested to assist at the ceremonies could only move from their Lodge room at five o'clock, when preceded by band of the 2nd W.I. Regiment the Lodge proceeded in procession to the Church, where they were met by the Church Wardens and Vestry. The
members of the Lodge were conducted to a platform prepared for the occasion. And Worshipful Master (William V. Munnings, Esq., Jr.) and the several officers of the Lodge took their respective places, soon after which His Excellency the Governor arrived on the ground and was conducted to a station near the platform. The ceremony then commenced by Mr. Heild, one of the Church's Wardens, reading a copy of an inscription written for the occasion, to be deposited in a glass bottle under the corner stone, and exhibited a drawing of the steeple as it is to be connected with the Church. The Secretary of the Lodge then read a Latin inscription and these inscriptions, together with various coins in the bottle having been deposited, the Chaplain of the Lodge
having read certain verses appropriate to the occasion, the Stone was laid in due form. The Worshipful Master delivered an animated address in the course of which he explained the various instruments used in architectural pursuits, compared them respectively with the Moral influences which if observed would have the effect of making every bright young Mason a good man and worthy Member of Society. The ceremony concluded with a very solemn appeal to the Throne of Grace delivered by the Rev. Mr. Strachan, Rector of St. Matthew's Church an officiating Minister of this Church."
He notes that the corner stone of the present church, the sixth on the same site, was also laid by the Worshipful Master and brethren of Union Lodge in 1837. The Royal Gazette of 27th September 1837 gives this account:- "Christ Church, in this town, having from decay and being considered unsafe, been taken down some time ago, and a sum of money having been granted from the Colonial Treasury for rebuilding it upon a more extensive and approved plan, yesterday (September 26th, 1837) was fixed by the Commissions directing the work for its commencement, and His Excellency the Lieut.-Governor having consented to lay the corner stone, with Military, Masonic and Civil Honours, according to general usage, His Excellency accordingly repaired to the
site of the edifice where a party of Military, with a Band of the 2nd W.I. Regiment, the Masonic Lodge, Civil Officers etc., were in attendance, and the ceremony of enclosing in the foundation a crystal bottle with coins of the present time and laying the corner stone with the oblation of Corn and Wine in the accustomed form was gone through."
The English and Scottish Constitutions seem always ready and willing to assist each other. The Emergency Meeting Royal Victoria called on the 7th March, 1843 enabled Brother Past Master George Campbell Anderson to read an extract from a letter received by him from Worshipful Brother White, the Grand Secretary, advising him that the Deputy Grand Master was pleased to appoint him Provincial Grand Master and that his commission would be sent out by the first conveyance. An Emergency Meeting was called two days later for Brother Past Master Anderson to communicate his commission to the Lodge and on Friday, 11th March 1843 he was installed as Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Brother J. .F. Cooke of Union Lodge No. 231 under the Registry of Grand Lodge of Scotland.
The two Lodges, Union and Royal Victoria, also shared a common meeting premise. During the first few years of Royal Victoria's existence, Royal Victoria rented a room in Charlotte Street for its meetings from it's Sister Lodge, the Union Lodge No. 231 (S.C.) of which the latter Lodge had a majority of the Brethren in the Bahamas.
On 17th May 1844, at general meeting of both of the fraternities it was agreed to establish a Joint Fund to receive contributions from both Lodges towards a joint venture building scheme. Each of the Lodges appointed Trustees for that purpose. The first trustees were Brothers James Jarrett, Gilbert O Smith and Stephen Dillet.
The trustees purchased a site from the Estate of Harriett Young for this purpose. As the fraternity now had a suitable hall for their meetings, the Union Lodge sold its hall situated at Charlotte Street and the proceeds of sale were passed to joint trustees. This hall was used until 5th March 1872 when special meeting was held to consider the construction of a new hall. On 8th March 1881 a committee comprising members of both Lodges was formed and agreed to construct a new Masonic Hall.
The cornerstone for this new temple was laid on Monday afternoon 17th July 1882 after a special service was held at Christ Church Cathedral. The presiding Provincial Grand Masters at the time were Brothers Hon. J. H. Webb (English) and F. J. Aranha (Scottish). At meeting of 11th March, 1884 it was stated that the Temple was near completion and the contractor, Brother Joseph E. Dupuch was desirous of handing it over. The construction cost was approximately ٣,000. The first Masonic meeting was held in the New Masonic Temple on 13th May 1884. This venture between the two Lodges was seemingly their last together as the Union Lodge ceased to function in 1894 and declared dormant by Grand Lodge in 1923. It is to be noted from an entry dated 4th August 1881 it shows "that Brother Francis J. Aranha was appointed Provincial Grand Master of the Bahamas Islands." Grand Lodge has no other information regarding Brother Aranha but there is quite a bit of information about him in the records of Royal Victoria Lodge. Unfortunately, I did not have access to the same at the time of writing.
Scottish Freemasonry lay dormant in the Bahamas for some seventy-three years until 1967. I have been privileged to have sight of the original correspondence between a giant of a man though small in stature, Dr. Claudius Roland Walker, the Grand Lodge of Scotland and the District Grand Lodge of Scotland in Jamaica (as it was commonly referred to then) on this matter of the re-institution of Scottish Freemasonry in the Bahamas.
The initial letter by Dr. Walker was dated 28th January, 1960 and addressed to Alexander F. Buchan, Esq., the then Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Scotland in which he stated that a number of other Masons himself included were present members in a Lodge under the Prince Hall Constitution but who desired membership ina Lodge numbered among the Regular Lodges of Freemasonry. He also wanted advice on reactivating Union
Lodge, Nassau, Bahamas No. 231 or organizing a new Lodge under the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Here is a reply
of 4th February, 1960, by Grand Secretary to Dr. Walker's letter which read as follows:-
Dear Dr. Walker:
I acknowledge with thanks your letter of 28th January. The problem, which you have presented to me, is quite a difficult one, as the Grand Lodge of Scotland does not exchange recognition with the Grand Lodges within the Prince Hall Constitution. That being so, it would not be possible for a Brother to be at the same time a member
of Lodges in each of these Constitutions.
Regarding reactivating our Union Lodge, Nassau No. 231, this could only be done provided there was still in Nassau a Brother who was a member of that Lodge, and as it was only declared dormant in 1923, this might still be quite possible. It would, of course, also require to be sponsored by a number of Freemasons who belong to Constitutions recognized by the Grand Lodge of Scotland. If such a Lodge became active again, and a member of Prince Hall Lodge wished to be associated with it, it would be necessary for that Brother to renounce his allegiance to the Grand Lodge concerned, and present his allegiance to The Grand Lodge of
I do hope I have made this position clear to you.
Yours sincerely,
Grand Secretary
Dr. Walker replied to Grand Secretary's letter on 8th February 1960 as follows:-
Dear Sir:
I thank you for your favour of the 4th. Inst. It appears, however, that I did not make clear the fact that we are not seeking an exchange of recognition but rather membership in a lodge under the constitution of the Grand Lodge Scotland. This we realize would necessitate the transfer of allegiance from the Prince Hall Constitution that of Scotland.
In addition there are a number of worthy persons not yet members of any lodge who are desirous of becoming masons in a regular lodge and are willing to become members of an association in preparation for lodge membership.
At present I know of no surviving member of the old Union Lodge No. 231.
Will you please advise as to the procedure to be followed in applying to the Grand Lodge of Scotland for the
setting up of a lodge in these British Islands?
With thanks,
Yours sincerely,
C. R. Walker, M.D.
A reply to that letter was sent by Grand Lodge, who obviously now understood fully what Dr. Walker was attempting to achieve, which set out the procedure for a new Lodge under the Scottish Constitution. Dr. Walker promptly replied to this letter confirming renunciation of Prince Hall Freemasonry, soliciting membership to a lodge under Grand Lodge and requested a charter which letter was signed by eight petitioners including, Messrs Percy G. Rogers, Joseph M. Woodside, Walter Hudson, Rufus H. Ingraham, Claudius R. Walker, Charles Butler, Paul Halming and Harry Hannah. The Grand Secretary replied that the petition was not in order, as persons making application for it were not recognized by Grand Lodge. Dr. Walker had to confess that he was not aware of any lodge in amity with the Grand Lodge of Scotland and offered to pay the airfare and expenses of a Grand Lodge deputation to investigate the setting up of a Scottish Lodge in Nassau. Grand Secretary by letter dated 9th June 1960 put Dr. Walker in touch with the District Grand Secretary of the District Grand Lodge of Scotland in Jamaica, Brother Jackson McL. Wint as the nearest Scottish Lodge to the Bahamas was situated in Jamaica; hence our link with Jamaica.
The communication between Dr. Walker and Jamaica commenced on the 27th June 1960 regarding the establishment of a Scottish Lodge in the Bahamas. Eventually, Dr. Walker was told that since there was an English Lodge presently in existing in the Bahamas due to the concordant between the English, Irish and Scottish Grand Lodges an approach would have to be made to the English Lodge working in the Bahamas. Correspondence between Dr. Walker, Brother Jackson Wint and Grand Secretary lasted some four years. In the intervening period Dr. Walker also made a trip to Scotland to discuss this matter. The District Grand Lodge of Scotland in Jamaica made a visit to Nassau in December 1963 to interview candidates for initiation and reports given to the District Grand Committee. By notice dated 28th February 1964 the following gentlemen were elected for initiation in Lodge Semper Fidelis No. 1530 S.C. on 25th March, 1964:-
Mr. Sidney Kenneth Whitfield
Mr. Charles Leo Carey
Mr. Jerome Fitzgerald Greenridge
Mr. Luther Haldane McDonald
Mr. Lester James Mortimer
By notice dated 2nd March, 1964 the following gentlemen were elected for initiation into Wolmer's Lodge No.
1506 S.C. on 24th March, 1964:-
Dr. Claudius Roland Walker
Mr. Ulric Jason Mortimer
Mr. Charles Edward Butler
Mr. Empson Johnson
Mr. Arthur Nathaniel Richardson
Of course, due to the shortness of the notice, all those elected were unable to journey to Jamaica for initiation. Dr. Walker along with Charles Butler, Empson Johnson and Arthur Richardson made the trip. Dr. Walker also wanted to receive all the degrees in one week as he said "this would make the trip worthwhile". Of course this request was refused. The other gentlemen with exception of Charles Carey, Jerome Greenridge and Luther McDonald became Masons and are among the Founding Members of Lodge St. Michael along with Brothers James Wildgoose and Rev. Fr. Howard Hanna.
These brethren, together with twenty-two other brethren, from lodges in Jamaica and the Royal Victoria Lodge English Constitution became the petitioners for the new Scottish Lodge, Lodge St. Michael No.1634 S.C., and the re-introduction of Scottish Freemasonry into the Bahamas. Grand Committee acceded to the petition for the new Scottish lodge in the Bahamas on 18th May 1964 and a Charter was granted on 31st May 1964. The lodge was erected and consecrated on 9th June 1967. The sponsors for the new lodge were Lodge Wolmers No. 1506 (SC) and Imperial Service No. 978 (SC). According to the records of the lodge, regular meetings of the
lodge were held bi-monthly until the end of December, 1974, when the lodge began to meet monthly on the first Wednesday. Meetings were held at the Elks Curfew Temple, Hospital Lane, Nassau, Bahamas. Installation meetings were held at the Masonic Temple, Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas.
The first meeting of the Lodge in the new Scottish Temple, Stapledon Gardens was held on Wednesday, 7th January 1976.
The present temple now used by Scottish Masons in Nassau was consecrated by the late Right Worshipful District Grand Master, Brother Lloyd G. Wong on Friday, 18th June 1976 and of Light 5980. The presiding Right Worshipful Master was Bro. Ivan Hanna.
During the initial years of existence, growth was moderate. On the 8th March 1974 the Lodge was visited by the then reigning Grand Master Mason, Brother David Liddell Granger of Ayton. The degree worked on this occasion was the Fellow Craft Degree. On the 9th March 1974 the foundation stone now situated in the North East part of this temple was laid by the Grand Master Mason at the proposed site of the new temple at Prince Charles Drive, Nassau, Bahamas. The building due to unforeseen circumstances was not proceeded with.
The first installation meeting held in the new temple was that of Brother Roscoe Darville on the 18th June 1976. Due the to rapid growth in membership during the period 1976 to 1980 it was felt that another Lodge was desirable. Lodge St. Michael No. 1634 and Lodge Imperial Service No. 978 then sponsored the petition for Lodge St. David No. 1741. The lodge was erected and consecrated on the 21st November, 1981.The first Right Worshipful Master, was Brother Roderick Inniss.
Growth continued and the need for two further lodges was deemed necessary. Lodge St. Michael and Lodge St. David became the sponsors to a petition for Lodge St. Anne's No. 1751 which was erected and consecrated on 2nd March 1985. The first Right Worshipful Master being Brother Cyril J. Bullard. The second lodge to be erected and consecrated during 1985 was Lodge St. Andrew No. 1756 situated in Freeport, Grand Bahama. This lodge was erected and consecrated on the 2nd November 1985 and the first Right Worshipful Master being Brother Roderick Inniss.
The Second District Grand Lodge of the Bahamas was erected and consecrated on 11th March 1991 and the first Right Worshipful District Grand Master was Brother Roderick Inniss.
Lodge Claudius R. Walker No. 1808 S.C. was erected and consecrated on 5th May 1994 and its first Right Worshipful Master was Brother Idris Reid.
The District Grand Lodge of the Bahamas Scottish Constitution continues to expand in The Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
The erection and consecration of Lodge Eleutheran Adventures No. 1816 S.C., on the 13th
February, 1997 in Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera by the Right Worshipful District Grand Master Brother Arthur R. Chase in presence of the Grand Master Mason of Scotland Brother The Right Honourable The Lord Burton and Grand Secretary, Brother Martin McGibbon. The First Worshipful Master being Brother L Edgar Moxey.
On the 5th August, 1999 the Right Worshipful District Grand Master Brother Arthur R. Chase erected and consecrated Lodge Fort Nassau No. 1819 S.C., in Nassau. The first Right Worshipful Master being Brother Bernard K. Bonamy.
Since the re-emergence of Scottish Freemasonry in The Bahamas, we have
had official visits from six reigning Grand Master Masons:-
• Brother Andrew Douglas Alexander Thomas Bruce K.T., C.D., LL.D, The Earl of
• Brother Liddell-Grainger of Ayton (On two occasions)
• Brother Sir James McKay
• Brother J. Marcus Humphrey of Dinnet
• Brother Brigadier Sir Gregor MacGregor of MacGregor Bart.
• Brother The Right Honourable The Lord Burton.
Our District Grand Lodge now comprise of the following Lodges:-
• Lodge Saint Michael No1634
• Lodge Saint David No.1741
• Lodge Saint Anne's No. 1751
• Lodge Saint Andrew No.1756
• Lodge Claudius R. Walker No.1808
• Lodge Eleutheran Adventures No. 1816
• Lodge Fort Nassau No. 1819
Scottish Freemasonry in The Bahamas has grown beyond the Craft to include the following Orders:-
St. Michael Royal Arch Chapter No. 850
St. Andrew Royal Arch Chapter No. 877
St. Michael Lodge and Council No. 850
St. Michael Royal and Select Master (Cryptic Council) No. 850
St. Michael Rose Croix Chapter No. 239
St. Michael 30th Degree Council
St. Michael Knight Templar
Worshipful Master and Brethren I trust that I have given you a bird's eye view of our historical past and that of our predecessor, the Provincial Grand Lodge of The Bahamas Scottish Constitution. Worshipful Master again, my profound thanks and that of my District Grand Lodge to you and the Brethren of this historic lodge, Royal Victoria No. 443 English Constitution for affording me the opportunity to present to you on this first Robert Burns Night a glimpse of our historical past.
Bro. Arthur R. Chase PM
Past District Grand Master
District Grand Lodge of The Bahamas 1996 - 2001


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01/18/07 EDIT: Still use/like this, but 1) hygiene issues forced me to keep this in the house, and 2) I have discovered the benefits of using lip balm with salicylic acid to fight the flakies. Current favorites: Bliss Superbalm (pricy) and Murad Soothing Lip Therapy (make sure NOT to get the pomegranate version!). Changing Nature's Gate rating to 3 stars.
Tastes amazing and really moisturizes. I like this because it's not petrolatum-based -- its ingredients include castor seed oil, beeswax, jojoba, apricot kernel oil, Vitamin E, and other nice organic things. And the taste is heavenly, just wish it lasted longer.
$3.50 for a 7g (.24 oz) tin. I found mine at Whole Foods but lipmedic.com has it too. continued >>
This is the last of the Nature's Gate tin lipbalms that I've acquired; I continue to purchase these because of their consistency and because they get absorbed into my lips instead of sitting on top of them! This one smells like Terry's Chocolate Orange to me (you know, the one where you have to bang on a hard surface and the chocolate orange slices will break apart), which is simply delicious. One caveat: Beware the tin may start to rust if you scratch a part of it.
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Nothing to write home about-the cosistency is lacking,the smell/taste is nice but can be a bit cloying after a while.I got this because of the old school slide tin-for those of us old enough to remember the lip balms that sold in the 70's it was a bit of nostalgia.Other than that-eh,I'll stick to good ole Dr.H and Weleda.
This is a wonderful lip balm. First, the tin is super cute and that's actually the reason I bought this lip balm in the first place. It also has a gorgeous natural chocolatey orange scent. This lip balm is also very moisturizing without being greasy and has a pretty shiny finish without feeling too slick. I love it!
An excellent lip balm/gloss. Smells delicious and very moisturizing. It leaves a nice glossy shine without being too shiny, and lasts a while too. Lanolin free too!
Love the little tin!
I fell in love with the smell of this product while working in a health food store. Now I have all three flavours. It's more gloss than balm, so I wouldn't recommend it for mentoo shiny. The tin is cute, and although I know tins are unsanitary and inconvenient, I don't really mind it. Overall, good product and I would definitely buy this again.
The product itself is quite good, however, the packaging is so unfit and unsanitary, I would give this negative lippies if I could. I am not talking about dipping my fingers in- I couldn't care less about that- Both of my tins (I have carrot and chocolate orange) developed a black rim of crud that seems to come from the inside edges where the balm meets the metal of the tin. The combo gives a strong dirty penny taste and smell, and gives a nasty black mouldy color. Horrible, and most unfortunate because the balm itself is quite good. They need to either develop something to protectively coat the tin itself before putting in the balm, or they need to change the packaging altogether. Most unfortunate for a decent product and cute appearance of the packaging! If you try to scrape off the crud, more shows up, because it is simply the balm reacting with the tin. I am sad about this, because I was initially so exited about my purchase.


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Medical Marijuana: Despite Ruling, Case Not Closed
The Supreme Court's ruling Monday, June 6, affirming the federal government's power to prosecute the sale and use of marijuana for medical purposes—even in California and other states where such use is legal—is not the end of the legal battle over the issue, says Professor Jesse Choper. In an interview with the San Diego Union-Tribune, Choper said the main impact of the 6-3 ruling would fall on those who sell medicinal marijuana. "Those who want to use medical marijuana are no worse off than they were before," Choper told the Union-Tribune. But he added that "there's no legal question any longer that if you dispense marijuana for any purpose, you're in violation of federal statute."
Choper said further litigation on the issue is inevitable. The court's decision left several issues of law unsettled—for instance, claims that the application of federal anti-drug statutes to patients using medical marijuana is a violation of equal protection guarantees—that are now expected to be the subject for further scrutiny in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.


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London, Apr. 1 (ANI): Oscar Pistorius will decide when to get back on the track, on Tuesday.
Pistorius, who is now allowed to travel aboard for competitions after his bail restrictions were lifted last week, is to meet his agent Peet van Zyl.
Van Zyl revealed on Sunday that he has already been contacted by a number of organisers who would be willing to let Pistorius compete, despite the South African star being on a murder charge, reports The Sun.
The 26-year-old is on bail after being charged with the premeditated murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, who was shot dead at his home in Pretoria last month. Pistorius claims he mistook her for an intruder at his home.
Organisers of the Manchester City Games, where Pistorius was originally scheduled to run this month insisted at the weekend they would not be re-inviting him.
And UK Athletics – which is hosting the London Grand Prix in July on the first anniversary of the 2012 Olympics – have already sought to distance themselves.
But the Blade Runner could try to qualify for this year's World Championships in Moscow in August having fought a long-running battle to run alongside able-bodied athletes and make his debut at the event in 2011.
Van Zyl admitted that Pistorius had not been training since the shooting, but said that they will approach competitions when the time is right. He said that if Pistorius qualifies for Moscow, and then on the basis of innocent until proven guilty, he will be free to run. (ANI)


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Who says Pac-Man and Blinky need to be confined to the pixel-bound walls of their maze?
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People share everything on the Internet—from what they ate for breakfast, to where they're going to spend the whole day, what brand of clothing they're wearing, how much they love the new promo of Taco Bell, their email addresses and actual addresses, mobile numbers, favorite beer, etc. The Internet is the world's journal. If you want to have an outline of a person's life, then you only need to "google" his or her name. Even the brand "Google" has now become a verb.
Don't you feel that it's too much already? Don't you realize that posting too much information (TMI) on the Internet may have negative repercussions not only to you, but to the people around you? Below are 3 grave threats to you when you make your personal information publicly available:
Cybercriminals might use your private details for attacks.
Hackers' primary resource is the Internet. They take advantage of whatever useful information they can find online — from random mobile and Internet fax numbers to your work history—to determine possible passwords of your accounts through social engineering. These people are so clever that they can do so much evil with so little information. What more if they have too much? Hackers may steal your identity and use your credit card. They can also ruin your image through identity theft. But, it's not only you who is at stake here — your family might be affected too, if you're not careful. For instance, if you're planning a trip abroad and you impulsively announced it on Twitter, burglars who have already researched your address may plan to rob your house, since they know that your family's out of town.
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Targeted ads use people's online behavior for marketing. They literally undermine your right to privacy as they monitor your online activities to know your preferences and needs without your formal consent. They collect personal information to help them create their marketing strategy. Targeted ads are like spy cams hovering over your shoulder while you surf. Do you want your privacy to be crossed without permission? What if they give the information they've gathered to cybercriminals? How safe are targeted ads, really?
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Although bathing suits may be one of the last things on your mind right now--instead it's holidays, turkey and maybe even snow--seeing Jo De Mer's new suits may bring you back to that beach bum mood. These Brazillian suits not only look great but they come with a nice story. They were made by Amalia Spinardi an ex-fashion editor (who is also responsible for discovering models like Gisele Bundchen). Amalia got pregnant and took some time of work. The sabbatical allowed her the time to create these beauties.
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Is the university accountable to the community?
Public universities are facing cost pressures they can't relieve solely by cutting spending, raising tuition, or obtaining private funding. Society is growing restless with their apparent unresponsiveness to social needs and problems. Students and their parents are looking for assurance that higher education will provide them with job security. And the traditional mode of instruction—the lecture—is swiftly becoming outdated and unable to compete with newer modes based on technological innovations. All this adds up to a serious predicament for higher education: universities must adapt or become increasingly irrelevant.
The public university did not spring fully-grown from the forehead of the First Scholar. It was created by the public—specifically, by the citizens of the states, acting through their representatives in government. Moreover, from inception to the present day, public universities have depended on tax revenue to sustain themselves. These two facts make the university inescapably a public institution accountable ultimately to the citizens of the state and, insofar as it accepts federal tax revenue, to the people of the United States.
As society changes, the university has a duty to change in response. In America today, we face a troubling confluence of problems the potential magnitude of which could be devastating. In a society such as ours that has long been committed to the optimistic belief that the application of positive knowledge can solve all difficulties, such problems generate intense pressure on the university to help solve them. When the university has the knowledge and expertise needed in society's problem-solving efforts, particularly when there is no comparable alternative source of this knowledge, the university must have convincing reasons if it refuses to respond. Refusal without adequate reasons will lead to further withdrawal of societal support and to the creation of even more substitutes for the university.
Many in the academy believe that most of their activities have a direct public benefit. Whether justified or not, this belief is not shared by the public or state legislatures these days. We are being asked to change our performance and mix of activities. We are facing rising expectations of university participation in, and even leadership for, state and local problem-solving. We are also being asked to share the resource-limitation burdens of society.
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Check the long-running thread on Insuks Wang Kong. It's a particularly vigorous runner suited to many US climates. If you read right through you will find info on cultivation. In your zone I'd start them indoors asap and plant out when they have one set of true leaves. They need supports at least 6 feet high, preferably 8. Look at another thread headed 'trellis' for ideas. |
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Ultimate notebook and journal face-off
Wed, Jul 10, 2013 in Commentary ReviewsIf you're like me, you spend so much time typing on a computer that a good notebook or journal is one of life's finer pleasures. I've kept a diary of my personal life for close to 30 years now, and I have a shelf full of journals. I've found a great many that I enjoy writing in, and choosing a different one each time is part of the fun.
But thus far, my quest for a notepad has been unsatisfying. Many notepads have loved me, but I'm sorry to say their love has been unrequited. I've tried all the usual things: Moleskine, loose-leaf paper, binders, what have you. But I never found something that is practical, functional, a joy to write on, and a pleasure to look at and hold. I just can't settle into a long-term relationship with my notebook, because I haven't met The Right One yet.
So, naturally, I decided to stage a giant contest amongst all the premium notebooks I could find by reading online reviews, searching the Internet, and visiting my local retailers. Read on, but I warn you, I've spent hundreds of dollars amassing a collection, and I'm not going to waste all that on a short blog post. And yes, there will be a winner at the end.
Before I review any of the notebooks, let me explain what I'm looking for.
The Perfect Notebook
My quest for the Holy Grail of notebooks began innocently enough when I happened to read that Kate Matsudaira is a notebook connoisseur and will only write on Semikolon Il Creativo notebooks with Uchida Le Pen pens. Intrigued, I included one of each in my next batch of "stuff" from Amazon.com. I immediately fell in love with the pens, but the notebook was much larger than I expected it to be – far too large to be practical as I travel and carry it hither and yon.
So what do I want?
The size. It needs to be large enough to write on easily, leaving readable margins, without wasting a high percentage of the paper. It needs to be small enough to slip into a bag or hold in a hand with several other things; it should be neither bulky nor so small that it gets lost and slides to the bottom and gets all crumpled by other things.
The proportions. Too tall and skinny is bad; too short and wide is bad. Something fairly standard is best, like the usual A* paper proportions.
The thickness and number of pages. Enough to last a while. Not so many that it's heavy or bulky in a messenger bag; not so many that if I lose it, a giant chunk of my life and professional notes is gone. There's always some risk, but it needs to be balanced.
The type of cover. Rigid, thick covers waste space and add weight, as well as being difficult to pack in a carry-on bag. Something springy and thin, but substantial enough to help with writing, is best.
The binding. I write on both sides of the paper, and it needs to fold open easily and flat, be very durable, and not force me to write awkwardly when I'm writing in the center margin of the left-hand page. It should also not curl awkwardly when I'm near the first or the last page.
The closure. I'm not a big fan of elastic closures; they get in the way more than they help.
The paper quality. As I said, I write on both sides. It needs to resist bleed-through and be smooth and strong.
The ruling. I like ruled notebooks, but can do all right with blank. If there's ruling, it needs to be pretty narrow. Nothing wastes more paper and annoys me more than too-wide ruling. Any ruling also shouldn't force or encourage me to leave too much of a margin.
The index, table of contents, helper charts, page numbers, and so on. Some of these things are wonderful in moderation; a table of contents and page numbers, for example, are a delight. I can quickly index a notebook after using it, and it becomes immensely more useful for reference. Do I need 12 pages of conversion tables and timezone maps? Not really.
The bookmarks or page markers. I prefer a silken ribbon for journals, but for notebooks I actually prefer none; my favorite is these magnetic owl page markers.
The design. This is the most subjective and intangible thing of all. The design needs to be professional, a little bit creative, and inspiring. It should make me feel like an artist as well as an engineer. If I may stereotype for a moment, the Germans perhaps err on the side of being too mechanical, the Swiss can sometimes feel as if everything is meant to be a coffee-table conversation piece, and the Americans can be deathly boring. I want something that makes me feel light and nimble, practical, yet … a craftsman, somehow.
Is that really so much to ask?
The Categories
After assessing a number of books, including some extras provided by my wonderful and resourceful wife, I've realized there are really three categories. Regardless of what a notebook or journal is designed for, in my mind it ends up in one of these, even if it's supposed to be something else:
Journals. Journals tend to have a bit larger margins, may offer fold-over magnetic covers or other clasps, and are usually mid-sized. They often have beautiful designs on the covers, but are relatively plain inside. If notebooks were coffee, these would be a latte.
Moleskines and imitations. These come in several sizes but generally have elastic loop clasps, minimal features such as a single pocket inside the back cover, and are generally boring and middle-of-the-road in nearly every way. As coffee, these are a cup of Americano at best.
The exceptional notebooks. These vary more widely and have a lot of personality and special features. These are espressos, macchiatos, and cappuccinos.
And now, let's get right down to brass tacks!
The Contenders
Allow me to repeat the photo from before:
From the left, and roughly in order of size, these are:
- An Italian leatherette journal by Markings
- A Semikolon Il Creativo, large
- A Quo Vadis Habana
- An iPad for size perspective ;-)
- A PaperBlanks journal
- A Peter Pauper Press journal
- Another PaperBlanks journal
- A Mead Cambridge notebook
- A deconstructed journal by Studio Oh!
- A Whitelines Squared notebook
- A Clairefontaine notebook
- A Barnes & Noble journal refill
- A Leuchtturm 1917 notebook
- A Moleskine notebook
- A Chameleon Like notebook
- A Semikolon Il Creativo, small
- A (small) Chameleon Like notebook
- A teNues CoolNotes notebook
Whew! That's a lot of reviewing to do. I'll go through them [mostly] in order. I've uploaded hi-resolution photos; click on thumbnails to see the bigger picture. In some cases I've linked through to Amazon, when a product is available there. Some others I never buy online, or can't find online, although you may be able to find them if you search. You can see more photos of the notebooks there. I've focused mostly on the inside of the books, but there are good photos online of the exterior too.
Italian leatherette journal by Markings
This is a wonderful journal that I'm going to enjoy filling up. Though the design is understated, and I tend to like some eye candy on my journals, the cover is supple and has a suede feel, and there are enough pages to be a good journal. (Unlike my notebooks, I like a diary to last a good while.) The paper is smooth and heavy, the ruling and margins are nice, and overall it feels great.
As a notebook, I can't really use it. It's too large, too thick, and too heavy to carry around. The teacup in the photo is a bit oversized, so it is actually a bit larger than it looks.
192 pages, 10.25 x 7.5 x .75 inches. Rule width: .3125 inches. Bought at Target for $12.99.
Semikolon Il Creativo, large
This is the notebook that started this whole quest. It's perhaps the most "designed" of all of them, with an elaborate perpetual calendar on every page in German, French, and English. It also has several pages of table of contents and calendar overview at the front, and sheets of stickers and labels are included. I immediately wanted to label everything in sight. The notebook made me feel like putting my whole life in order, and I knew I'd feel great about it if I did.
The main problem is that it's way too big for me to carry around. I want something a lot slimmer, to start with. The cover is nice and flexible, and there are other nice features, but I can't get past the bulk. I also have a gripe with the ruling, which is too wide. I'm forced to write way too spaced-out, or to write two lines per rule, which is annoying and cramped.
The paper is a bit coarse, almost ridged, and I am pretty sure that this texture is intentional. It should be great for pencils, but is not as good for the pens that I use.
This notebook is designed for notes, but I'll use it as a journal. I wonder if I'll write less about emotional things and dreams, and more about analytical things?
304 pages, 10 x 7.75 x 1.0 inches. Rule width: .375 inches. Bought at Amazon for $14.97.
Quo Vadis Habana
This notebook is a big step down in size and bulk from the previous two. It's a much more practical size to carry around, and it has the best cover of all of them, in my opinion. The cover isn't quite rigid; it's flexible enough not to be annoying and uncomfortable in a thin bag with other things crammed in. The paper is top-notch quality – silky smooth and creamy. The corners are rounded, which is always appreciated in a notebook. And, the notebook and the paper are made in the USA, from certified sustainable forests.
The ruling might extend a little too close to the margins, but although the book doesn't open completely flat, it comes very close; close enough that there shouldn't be a problem with the margins.
All in all, a very nice notebook, and one of the top contenders for certain.
160 pages, 6.375 x 9.625 x .625 inches. Rule width: .222 inches. Bought at Amazon for $20.99.
PaperBlanks journal
These are my favorite journals. They have a ribbon marker, a magnetic clasp cover, a huge variety of beautiful cover designs to choose from, and they're easy to find at Barnes & Noble. I've probably bought over a dozen of these. It's great when there's a sale; I'll buy several at a time.
The paper isn't quite as nice as I'd want in a notebook, but it's great for journaling. It is slightly rough. The journals are plain inside, with no decorations, and a small note on the inside cover about the pattern reproduced on the outside. For example, I'm currently writing in the one shown closed, and this cover is inspired by a Persian Safavid-style design from centuries ago.
I wouldn't use these for note-taking. They're a little too bulky, the ruling is a little too wide, and the covers are too rigid.
288 pages, 9 x 7 x .875 inches. Rule width: .318 inches. Bought at Barnes & Noble for $18.95.
Peter Pauper Press journal
This journal is certainly in the same class as the PaperBlanks journals. It's about the same size, and also has beautiful art on the cover; in this case, a Van Gogh. The paper is a little heavier, and there's no clasp to hold the cover shut. It has slightly fewer pages and is a little thinner.
192 pages, 9 x 7.5 x .75 inches. Rule width: .318 inches. Bought at Amazon for $13.49.
Mead Cambridge notebook
This notebook is a great find, in my opinion. It's a good size, is thin and flexible with a semi-rigid cover, has trimmed corners to avoid dog-earing, and has nice paper. It's all business, but is just sophisticated enough to feel good, too.
As you can see, I've chosen a variant that has an extra column on the right for notes to be set aside. I'm going to give this a try because I often find myself going back and cramming cross-references or additional information into the margins. There is a variant without this extra column, however.
The ruling is a nice width – just right for me. The color might be a little too dark, though. It could be lighter, or even use light dots, like a signature line, and it'd be nicer in my opinion.
The downsides: the binding doesn't quite open flat, though it comes very close, and I'm not sure if it's going to be all that durable, though the notepad is thin enough that it shouldn't have a long heavy-duty life to wear it out. The ruling doesn't have any margin in the center of the binding. This might seem like a nitpick, but without that guide I find myself cramming my pen into the crevice when writing on the left page, and having trouble with an even left-margin when writing on the right page.
All in all, one of the top choices for a notebook, due to its design, practical size, and low price.
160 pages, 8.625 x 6.75 x .4375 inches. Rule width: .220 inches. Bought at Target for $8.95.
Deconstructed journal by Studio Oh!
This journal is perhaps the most versatile of the notebooks and journals I've shown here, because it could easily be a very respectable notebook as well. Its binding is the most attention-grabbing feature. Take a look:
The journal opens absolutely flat, without a hint of resistance. This is the flattest-opening notebook I've ever seen. Will the binding hold up? On close inspection, it does seem pretty well-bound. I suspect it'll last.
The cover is quite rigid, the corners are rounded, the paper is silky and smooth though perhaps a bit thin, and overall it feels really nice. The only points against it, as far as a notebook, are the ruling width and the stiff covers. It's also a little heavy, now that I think about it. Still, it'll easily be a great journal, and could be a very nice notebook too.
192 pages, 8.625 x 6.5 x .6875 inches. Rule width: .3125 inches. Bought at Amazon for $13.85; also available from Barnes & Noble.
Whitelines Squared notebook
This premium-quality notebook has a really unusual feature: instead of white paper with dark lines, it has slightly gray paper with white lines. The idea is that this is less distracting and will glare and contrast less, and that what you write will stand out, rather than conflicting with the lines. I chose a "graph paper" or grid, instead of a lined/ruled notebook.
It's a nice size (A5, perfect!), has really nice paper, and is made with a C02-neutral process. It's sharply designed and utilitarian, with a black cover that has a single orange horizontal stripe. There's no arguing that it's not a high-end notebook.
The downsides? The cover is rigid, and the corners are squared instead of rounded. The binding doesn't open flat; in fact, it doesn't really even come close, and this will be a nuisance. Although the white-lined feature seems nice, I wish it didn't extend all the way to the edge of the paper. The grid feature does give some guidance for margins, but I foresee myself getting greedy in the margins accidentally.
I'm going to have to say that a couple of the others are nicer, because of their binding and ruling with margins.
200 pages, 8.5 x 6 x .6875 inches. Rule width: .197 inches. Bought at Amazon for $11.95.
Clairefontaine notebook
This notebook is practical and functional, with a plain black cover that's flexible, and rounded corners. Inside there's no decoration or jazz; just basic, plain ruled paper.
The paper, though, is a highlight. This is Clairefontaine's famous high-quality paper, and I've used it before. It's really nice quality.
The notebook is also a great size: not too thick, not too large (A5 again), easy to carry.
Downside? There are no margins, and the ruling is wide for my taste. The binding doesn't open as flat as I'd like. Still, a very good choice for a notebook.
192 pages, 8.125 x 5.875 x .4375 inches. Rule width: .3125 inches. Bought at Amazon for $10.99.
Barnes & Noble journal refill
I grabbed this journal refill from the shelves at B/N for one reason: it's simple and inexpensive. It's designed to replace the interior of some kind of journal, I'm not sure what exactly. The paper is a high-quality Italian ivory, and the cover is heavy card stock. The binding opens very flat, more so than many of the notebooks I've mentioned above.
On the downside, the corners are not rounded, and there is a decoration at the bottom of each page, which shouts out "journal!" and not "professional notes!" Still, it's a better choice for notes than some of the notepads I've bought.
224 pages, 8.25 x 5.75 x .625 inches. Rule width: .26 inches. Bought at Barnes & Noble for $7.95.
Leuchtturm 1917 notebook
This Leuchtturm 1917 notebook has a very analytical, practical feel. It has some great standout features, too, such as page numbers on every page, and the paper is obviously good quality. It also has some nice additions, such as stickers for labeling and archiving, and the binding is very nice, although it doesn't quite open flat easily.
Other than the added touches such as page numbers and high-quality paper, you could easily mistake it for a Moleskine if you weren't a notebook snob. The cover is plain black, with a bit more flex than a Moleskine cover, rounded corners (and the pages are rounded too). As soon as you open it and examine it, though, you see why their motto is "details make all the difference." It's obviously a step up in quality from a Moleskine. For example, although the ruling is essentially the same in design and width, it's much lighter than the Moleskine's obtrusive, coarse rules.
249 pages, 5.75 x 8.25 x .6875 inches. Rule width: .236 inches. Bought at Amazon for $15.99.
Moleskine notebook
Ah, Moleskine, how we love to love you and pay a premium for you. Yet you're so… boring. Your paper isn't all that great, your cover is uninspiring, your heavy ruling goes all the way across the page with no margin, your elastic droops and sags. You are the girl next door, and goodness knows why you've gotten a reputation for being the beauty queen, because you're not the best girl to take to the prom.
On the other hand, Moleskine notebooks are perfectly functional, with a nice binding, and lots of adoring fans can't all be all wrong, can they?
240 pages, 8.25 x 5.25 x .625 inches. Rule width: .236 inches. Bought at Amazon for $15.41.
Chameleon Like medium notebook
This is essentially another Moleskine look-alike, although it's a size smaller and has a tan cover instead of black. The binding is actually nicer, though the paper is not as nice. Overall, nothing remarkable to see here.
It's at this size and form factor that the notebooks definitely start to get too small for me. A small, rigid notebook like this isn't the easiest thing to carry or write on, and you end up wasting a lot of space unless you cram your writing really close to the edges of the pages, which makes everything unpleasant.
192 pages, 7 x 5 x .625 inches. Rule width: .278 inches. Source: freebie at a conference, though apparently they can be had for about $4.99.
Semikolon Il Creativo notebook
This is the small version of the large Il Creativo mentioned above. When I saw that the large one was too big for me, I tried to buy a medium one, but it was unavailable from any sellers I could find, so I tried the small one. Unfortunately, like Goldilocks and the Three Bears, this one is Really Too Small. It's cramped to write in. It's just as thick and blocky as the large size. It has too many pages. And it has that annoyingly wide ruling.
I wanted to like it. But I just can't. I wish I'd been able to get a medium-sized one, but frankly I wouldn't have enjoyed it all that much either. Alas!
304 pages, 5.625 x 4.375 x 1 inch. Rule width: .375 inches. Bought at Amazon for $8.37.
Small Chameleon Like notebook
This is just the smaller version of the above Chameleon Like notebook. Way too small for my taste.
teNues CoolNotes notebook
Ditto – this notebook is another mini-Moleskine-lookalike.
The Winners
It depends.
Do you want a journal? I think you can hardly go wrong with the Peter Pauper or the PaperBlanks. The Studio Oh! is a great choice too, especially because it's actually a nicer grade of book and is a little less pricey. It isn't as beautiful, though. On the larger side, the Markings leatherette is a hefty journal that will last a long time, though it's plain too. And if you want a journal that screams "Swiss watch designer's journal!" then maybe you'd like the Semikolon Il Creativo.
Do you want a Moleskine? Then buy one. Do you want something like it but better quality? Then get the Leuchtturm, hands down. It's easily the nicest thing in the Moleskine class. I also like the Clairefontaine a lot, and if you're looking for something a little different, you might like the Whitelines.
Do you want a big, bulky, analytical notebook? That's the Semikolon Il Creativo for you again. Organize thyself!
But if you're like me and you really want a compact, flexible, practical notebook that slips easily into a messenger bag, opens flat, has nice paper, is slim and inexpensive – then I'm leaning towards recommending the Quo Vadis Habana or the Mead Cambridge Premium Notebook, depending on your taste. Note that I can't find the Cambridge online, but if you're near a Target it's probably easy to find. I might go back and buy a half dozen or so, just in case that turns out not to be true!
In general, the ultimate notebook for me is 80-100 sheets of paper or 160-200 pages (I've listed pages above, to make everything consistent), an A5 size, and has pretty minimal features – no need for a ribbon or an elastic strap – just nice-quality paper, a slim and flexible design, and the right ruling and margins.
Here are my favorites in one photo. The rest is up to you. Happy writing, drawing, designing, sketching, scheduling, and organizing!


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