"When I became president 14 years ago," he says. I'm very curious. Secret handshake? Images used in the fraternitys regalia include camels, pyramids, the Sphinx and other ancient Egyptian and Arabian iconography. Plus a collection of his Shriner's fezzes. The Chief Executive of the Freemasons has admitted that there is a secret handshake, but anyone caught doing it outside the society would face disciplinary action. That night, a stranger paid Morgan's bail. He admits that he doesn't have the foggiest idea. Fezzes, Sphinxes and Secret Handshakes By Peter Carlson November 25, 2001 Down we go, deeper into the weird wonderland. "One of the dilemmas we have," he says, "is that the people who are the most active and the most involved are really satisfied with the way it currently exists -- otherwise they wouldn't be active. . "After the anti-Mason period, the party animals left the organization. (3) The geezers who wear funny hats and drive goofy go-carts in Memorial Day parades are Masons. WebYou can also sign in with your email address. I take a look. But in 1920, American puritanism reasserted itself and the Nobles voted to begin funding hospitals for crippled children. The master of ceremonies, who is sitting onstage in a tux, rises. He says he isn't feeling well. "It's called the Structure of Freemasonry.". "I saw him talking to men I respected and I realized there was a bond there, a camaraderie. WebSecret handshakes are shared only with select and elect peoples. There are two paths to those degrees -- the Scottish Rite and the York Rite. Richards is the actor who played Kramer, the bug-eyed nut job neighbor on "Seinfeld." In New York, nine out of 10 folded. The tradition of fun and fellowship thrives today; as interests have changed through the years, Shriners' approach to fun has evolved as new members bring in fresh perspectives and creative ideas. And there are still six more officers to be installed. Start Your Journey. Secret Handshakes from History. WebShriners International is a social organization with a strong focus on family, and our Shrine Centers host events that include spouses, children, grandchildren and community members. He'd rather be inside, he says, but he was given this dull duty because he's missed a lot of meetings lately.
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