Interactive TLC Content for 1993 e.v.

TLC January 1993 e. v.

Optimistic Views from an Outsider
Editorial calling for healing and improved communication, now that time has passed since the raid.
January Events
Combined listing:
Sundays in the New Year
       The Gnostic Mass some Sundays and "Crowleyanity" others -- talks on the life
       and readings from the works of Aleister Crowley
Thelemite du Jour
       Class offering readings and essays by various authors, related to Thelema.
Signs, Grips & Words
       Practice of the marks and rituals of initiation
Scheduling LIBER XV
       Procedures and requirements for scheduling the Gnostic Mass
Lodge Business
       Lodge of Perfection and general Lodge meetings this month
The Neophyte by Aleister Crowley -- Crowley Classics
Crowley poem of 1901 e.v., on initiation into the Golden Dawn. from "The Temple of the Holy Ghost", part III, "The Holy Place", in The Works of Aleister Crowley, vol. I.
Archivist Anecdotes -- Friends & Acquaintances of Aleister Crowley, Part I
Christopher Isherwood's Crowley recollections
On Alchemy by Soror Lili
Broadening the metaphore
The Metrognome by Grady McMurtry -- from the Grady Project
Poem dated 9/27/41 e.v.
Sepher Yetzirah, Part I
Chapters I through III, Heidrick commented edit
Mathers -- Primary Sources
1910 e.v. British newspaper account of Mathers' testimony in the libel trial of George Cecil Jones v. The Looking Glass.
From the Outbasket by Bill Heidrick
On Summonings and the numbering of Alphabets. Books on Qabalah
Mystery Illustration
Doorway of Medmenham Abbey
List of events for January 1993 e.v.

TLC February 1993 e. v.

EDITORIAL: A Fraternal Sister in Need
Lola deWolfe seriously injured in accident. Call for fraternal support
Help Lola Fund
Further details and emergency support fund created.
February Events & Notes
Combined listing:
Jerry's Logorrhea
       Liber AL to be the topic
Certificates
       Arrangements for obtaining initiation certificates
Liber XV
       Gnostic Masses and Mass ritual workshop this month
Crowleyanity
       impromptu discussions of Crowley's life and writings this month
Thelemite Du Jour
       Reading and discussion of non-Crowley Thelemic
       source material this month
IInd degree Ritual Workshop
Lodge Business
       Lodge of Perfection, Lodge business meeting and initiations this month
Letter, A. Crowley to K. Germer, 19th June 1946 -- Crowley Classics
Secrecy risks not a cause for panic, owing to lack of capacity in strangers. On penalties. Grady McMurtry's (H.A.) authority extended and no longer requires pre-approval by Germer. Dealing with Jack Parsons.
Archivist Anecdotes -- Friends & Acquaintances of Aleister Crowley, Part II
Ian Fleming's Crowley recollections
Oblivion by Grady McMurty -- from the Grady Project
Poem dated 12/4/43
Sepher Yetzirah, Part II
Chapter IV, Sec. 1 through 5, Heidrick commented edit
Herman Metzger -- Primary Sources
LTR excerpt K. Germer to G. Yorke, 26th July, 1951
       Informs Yorke of speculation about Metzger's place in pre-Crowley O.T.O.
       Announces contact with Metzger.

LTR excerpt K. Germer to F. Mellinger, 15th September, 1951
       Mellinger to arrange a meeting with Metzger/Paragranus.
       Speculation continues on connections to pre-Crowley O.T.O.

LTR postscript K. Germer to unknown, 25th September, 1951
       Remarks that Mellinger is authorized to initiate Lekve and Metzger.
       Believes Metzger derives from Reuss and Sprengel.

LTR excerpt K. Germer to G. Yorke, 15th November, 1954
       Germer trusts Metzger more than other Germans in OTO groups.
       Metzger derives from Pincus, who may or may not have been chartered.

LTR excerpt K. Germer to G. Yorke, 5th December, 1954
       Metzger accepts unspecified procedure. Location secure.
       Crowley collection to be assembled out of England.

LTR excerpt G. Yorke to R. Motta, 18th February, 1975
       Metzger may or may not have been chartered by Germer.
       Metzger doesn't claim Crowley copyrights, an anomaly.

LTR F. Mellinger to Gard Chisholm (estate attorney for Germer), 25th September, 1963
       Objects as named co-executor to S. Germer's plan to recognize Metzger as OTO heir.
       Not notified of K. Germer's death in timely fashion.
       Germer never met Metzger. Alleges failure of Metzger to comply with
       training requirement.
From the Outbasket by Bill Heidrick
On bloody sacrifice. Diversion v. suspension as a means of breaking through.
Last Month's Mystery Illustration
Rabelais and the history of the Hell Fire Club
Mystery Illustration
A darkened cottage interior
From the History Heap -- February
Historic February dates related to Crowley, OTO and occultism
List of events for February 1993 e.v.

TLC March 1993 e. v.

EDITORIAL: 93 is Our Year!
A look ahead to the events and expectations of the year at the Lodge
The Equinox of the Gods
Plans for the Equinox celebration at the Lodge
The Lola Fund
Update on Lola's condition and the fund contributions
March Events & Notes
Combined listing:
The Lodge of Perfection -- attendance limited
Official OTO Robes & Regalia -- new robe designs are ready for IVth and PI
Thelemite du Jour this month
Stephan's Library is Still in Storage
Progress update on the acquisition
Back Issues of the T.L.C.

Organization of the back issues into sets
Her Lovely Hair by Grady McMurtry -- from the Grady Project
Poem dated 1/12/62

Liber LXXVII, Liber OZ -- Crowley Classics
Crowley's statement of the rights of Man, with notes on the Mark of the Beast in the introductory remarks from the editor.

The Secret Door Ritual by Fr. A.H.N.
A new ritual on the model of the Lesser Pentagram

Archivist Anecdotes -- Friends & Acquaintances of Aleister Crowley, Part III
Malcolm Lowry's Crowley recollections

Sepher Yetzirah, Part III
Chapter IV, Sec. 6 through 16, Heidrick commented edit

Grady Louis McMurtry: Crowley to California -- Primary Sources
Selections from Grady's diary in the period of 11th December 1944 through 25th December 1945

From the Outbasket by Bill Heidrick
A discussion of personal views on Liber OZ

Last Month's Mystery Illustration
The birth place of Joan of Arc

Mystery Illustration
A book stamp

From the History Heap -- February
Historic March dates related to Crowley, OTO and occultism

List of events for March 1993 e.v.

TLC April 1993 e. v.

EDITORIAL: Thelema Lodge Rents a House!
New location for the Lodge
IMPORTANT INFO TO KNOW IN THIS TRANSITION!
Plans and needs for relocating to the new Lodge site
The Feast for the Writing of The Book of the Law
Plans for the annual readings and celebration
Apology to All Thelema Lodge Members
Omission on last month's calendar
Abramelin Oil Now Available
Announces availability of the oil. Difficulties in locating ingredients.
The Lending Library
Partition of Stephen Alexander's legacy library between Thelema Lodge and Grand Lodge
Angel Far by Grady McMurtry -- from the Grady Project
Poem dated 1/14/62
Annotations to the Abbey of Thelema Library Copy of the Diary of a Drug Fiend by Aleister Crowley -- Crowley Classics
Crowley's marginalia and errata to the book. Identifies the real people behind the characters, the locations and much more.
Archivist Anecdotes -- Friends & Acquaintances of Aleister Crowley, Part IV
Arnold Bennett's Crowley recollections
LTR A. Crowley to A. Bennett, undated.
Crowley complains about being libeled and asks for financial aid in fighting against it.
The Sword by Bryan R. Olson
Undated poem
Sepher Yetzirah, Part IV
Chapter V, Sec. 1 through 3, Heidrick commented edit
Aleister and His Publishers -- Primary Sources
Crowley's synopsis of Diary of a Drug Fiend as submitted to Wm. Collins for publication.
Last Month's Mystery Illustration
The Lamen of the Hermetic Brotherhood
Mystery Illustration
An poorly rendered street map
From the Outbasket by Bill Heidrick
OTO annual demographics for February 1993.
From the History Heap -- April
Historic April dates related to Crowley, OTO and occultism
List of events for April 1993 e.v.

TLC May 1993 e. v.

NOTICE
Reminder of new Lodge location
A Lodge Warming Party
Open house event at the new location
Lodge Business
Lodge of Perfection, Lodge meeting, Gnostic Masses and Initiations this month
Thelemite du Jour
Exporation of "women girt with swords" in various authors scheduled this month
Minerval Ritual Workshop
Initiates-only study of the minerval degree this month
The Magical Link
Jim graeb to speak on this topic this month
Beltane
Ritual celebration this month
Letter from A.Crowley to G.McMurtry, 10th April 1946 -- Crowley Classics
Visit by F.Mellinger. Authorization to be sent for Grady. IXth degree and the riddle of Samson. Liber Resh. Budge's Egyptology discounted. Marlow's Forth Beast!
Archivist Anecdotes -- Friends & Acquaintances of Aleister Crowley, Part V
C.J.'Hopey' Hope-Johnstone's Crowley connections
Dea by Grady McMurtry -- from the Grady Project
Poem dated 4/4/62
Book Review
Less than kindly review of Kenneth Grant's Hecate's Fountain by Bill Heidrick
Sepher Yetzirah, Part V
Chapter V, Sec. 4 through 15, Heidrick commented edit
A.C. in the Press -- Primary Sources
Article and Interview from The Star 22nd June, 1929. "Black Magic Denied: Former Spy's exploits.
Ordered to Quit Paris.
       Brief account of Crowley's life and exploits on the occasion of his expulsion
       from France. Crowley interview included.

Article from The Times 19th August, 1929. "Aleister Crowley Married"
       Announces the marriage of Aleister Crowley and Mlle. Maria Teresa Ferrari de Miramar.
Last Month's Mystery Illustration
The map to the new Lodge Location didn't turn out well in print last month
Mystery Illustration
A misty picture of a man with beard, pipe and tankard
From the Outbasket by Bill Heidrick
"Doing Liber AL" -- ways to use Liber AL in daily life.
From the History Heap -- May
Historic May dates related to Crowley, OTO and occultism
Map of the new Location of Thelema Lodge
Clearer printing
List of events for May 1993 e.v.

TLC June 1993 e. v.

Greater Feasts
Deaths of Bel Crosby and Rusty Sporer reported. Memorial recollections of each.
Liber XV Workshop
The discussion and practice session this month will take up details in the steps and signs
Minerval Curriculum Class
Liber MCLI instruction this month
Liber Samekh Class
Bill Heidrick to speak on the ritual this month
Mysteries of the Orient!
Brother Jeffrey to discuss the Chinese Gods this month
Two for One!
Brother Jeffrey to discuss significant figures in history this month
Rites of Eleusis
Planning meeting for the Rites
The Star Ruby
Sister Marlene to conduct a workshop on the ritual
Lodge Business
Lodge of Perfection, Lodge meeting, Gnostic Masses and initiations this month
An open letter to Alestair Crowley: SOCIETY OF HIDDEN MASTERS (by Crowley) -- Crowley Classics
Crowley's cantrip letter to "discipline" himself for allowing Frieda Harris to deal with the Thoth Tarot paintings in a manner not suitable in his estimation. Probably used to try to convince her to come to terms. Followed by a brief note by Crowley in proper persona.
Thy Serpent Priest by Grady McMurtry -- from the Grady Project
Poem dated 4/4/62
Archivist Anecdotes -- Friends & Acquaintances of Aleister Crowley, Part VI
Dame Edith Sitwell's Crowley recollections
Point of Initial View
Undated poem by Frater
Sepher Yetzirah, Part VI
Chapter V, Sec. 6 and Chapter VI, Sec. 1 through 4, Heidrick commented edit
Frieda Harris -- Primary sources
LTR F. Harris to A. Crowley, 28th January, 1940.
Frieda's plans for exhibiting and promoting the Thoth deck paintings.
Concerned about reputation. Incidentals of other matters
Nuit by Firebird
Poem dated 3/15/93
Last Month's Mystery Illustration
Grady McMurtry at the Renaissance Faire.
From the Outbasket by Bill Heidrick
Crowley as the Beast. Three Dots. Associate Membership. Relation of local OTO groups to OTO Grand Lodge
Ra Hoor Camp OTO
Announces a new OTO camp n the Petaluma area of California. Plans for events.
Rare Books for Sale
Offering of early Crowley editions -- since sold
From the History Heap -- June
Historic June dates related to Crowley, OTO and occultism
List of events for June 1993 e.v.

TLC July 1993 e. v.

Greater Feast
Announcement of the death of Lon Davis. Memorial to his life.
Events of July
Combined listing:
Symposium on The Eucharist & Alchemy
Includes recommended reading for the discussion this month
Burmese Astrology with Kathy Fleck this month
Monsters? Messiahs? Or Both?!? -- Jeffrey's Giants of Will class this month
Liber Reguli class with Bill Heidrick this month
Lammas ritual this month
Academia Masonica -- discussion of Freemasonry this month with Brothers Keith and Henry
Archivist Anecdotes -- Friends & Acquaintances of Aleister Crowley, Part VII
Tom George Longstaff's remarks on Crowley's mountaineering
Liber Resh vel Helios Sub Figura CC by Aleister Crowley -- Crowley Classics
The Liber and remarks about it by Crowley from several other works
Guest Editorial: The Liar Within Recovered Memories - Modern Fables
On the latest wave of "Satanic Abuse" hysteria, by
Sepher Yetzirah, Part VII
Chapter VI, Sec. 5 through end of text, Heidrick commented edit
Noah by Grady McMurtry -- from the Grady Project
Poem dated 4/11/62
AC v AMORC -- Primary Sources
MEMORANDUM -- dated 28th January, 1936
       Apparently from a hired solicitor but probably by Crowley. Attempts to set forth
       the arguments and expected returns from a suit against AMORC, based on
       a theory that AMORC derives from OTO authority. Seeks financial backing.
From the Outbasket by Bill Heidrick
General information about entering OTO initiation. Commitment to Thelema as a religion in OTO membership. Comments on a resignation: Popeye and the secret of the IXth degree.

Ra Hoor Camp OTO
Access and activities at the new camp

Saladin: An Historical Perspective by Frater 101
The life of Saladin

Important Marriage Notice
Announcement of the marriage of Lodge Master J.Edward Cornelius to Lodge Treasurer Marlene Smith

From the History Heap -- July
Historic July dates related to Crowley, OTO and occultism

List of events for July 1993 e.v.

TLC August 1993 e. v.

Events of August
Enochian Chess, OTO history and other events this month.
Archivist Anecdotes -- Friends & Acquaintances of Aleister Crowley, Part VIII
Anthony Powell's Crowley recollections
LIBER LXI vel CAUSAE A A: The Preliminary Lection including the History Lection
Crowley's public account of the break with the Golden Dawn -- See Primary Sources this month for his private notes
Sepher Yetzirah
Select bibliography
The Great White Hunter or: Bill Green Redivivus by Grady McMurtry -- from the Grady Project
Poem dated 11/20/59
A.C. Inspects the GD -- Primary Sources
Diary and notes 25th March 1900 to 18th April 1900
Account of the broken off Shin of Shin ritual with full details of the plan
and experiences of Crowley's assignment to take control of the London
Golden Dawn Temple at Mathers' behest.
From the Outbasket by Bill Heidrick
Other rituals to use with Liber Samekh. The Averse and Inverted Pentagrams. Books about Qabalah

From the History Heap -- August
Historic August dates related to Crowley, OTO and occultism

List of events for August 1993 e.v.