This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: maureenr5 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/2541.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Andrew The wording "International Organisation of Good Templars" appears on the attachment you have provided. Here is a Wikipedia page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Organisation_of_Good_Templars This includes the wording: The IOGT originated as one of a number of fraternal organisations for temperance or total abstinence founded in the 19th century and with a structure modelled on Freemasonry, using similar ritual and regalia. Unlike many, however, it admitted men and women equally, and also made no distinction by race. India is mentioned as one of the countries it had lodges. Cheers Maureen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.