that's good to write and talk to christine chapman, a grand master in the world of female freemasonrydoes female freemasonry in its values and the way it works differ from the male version? it doesn't. the only difference is we admit women. 0therwise, it doesn't. the only difference is we admit women. otherwise, we work on the same principles. the same lines and ceremonies. i understood people could approach you andjoin understood people could approach you and join whereas with the male version it had to be by invitation. no, it's not by invitation, people can broach us but they have to be approved by us as being suitable candidates. what are the appeals ofjoining, for you? what would you say to someone? well, it depends because it's an the... you can find appeal at all sorts of levels, enjoyment from it from the wonderful social circle of friends and for women in particular it provides a social support network. it allows people to work to raise funds for charity. it is about self improvement and becoming a better person. so, with that in mind... also, the esoteric nature. i was going