Order Of The Mystic Shrine Organized In New York 1872
The Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine formed in New York City on September 16 1872 as a playful fraternal offshoot of Masonry. Dr Walter Millard Fleming and William J Lawrence co founded the group which began as a “playground for Masons” with rituals by Fleming and support from Charles T McClenacan and William S Paterson. Members must be Knight Templar or 32nd degree Scottish Rite Masons and the order promotes tolerance benevolence charity and jovial hospitality without excess.
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Order of the Mystic Shrine
New York City
Walter Millard Fleming
William J. Lawrence
Mecca
Mystic Shrine
Shriners
Masonry
New York
Jack
Nobles of the
Lawrence
Europe
Marseilles
France
Knickerbocker Cottage
Dr. Fleming
Masonic National Memorial
Alexandria
Charles T. McClenacan
William S. Paterson
Shrine Clarifies Membership And Oversight Rules
Shrine is not a Masonic order despite common belief. Membership is limited to Masons, but its laws operations management and funds are not controlled by any Grand Jurisdiction of Masons. Individuals must follow standard Masonic conduct and practices.
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Shriners
One-Time Patient Becomes Surgeon at Montreal Unit
Edward George, a three year old with bilateral club feet, was treated at the Montreal Unit Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children starting in 1937. He later became a resident surgeon, recounting his experiences and training under Dr. J Gordon Petrie and Dr. William G Turner, including long train rides, crutch races and the bittersweet discharge moments.
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Montreal
Shriners Hospital For
Edward George
Frederickton B
Canada
William G. Turner
Little Eddy George
Little Eddy
J. Gordon Petrie
George
Dr. George
Mystic Shrine Plays Its Serious and Lively Sides
The article describes the Mystic Shrine as more than a playground of Masonry noting the First Section’s Oriental splendor and ritual beauty while the Second Section features the Wrecking Crew initiating new members. It highlights how leaders and professionals find relaxation in Shrine activities and humor.
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Mystic Shrine
Fez Found At Buffalo Bill Grave In Golden Colorado
Personal effects recovered at the Lookout Mountain gravesite of William F. Cody include a fez. The item was located among artifacts at the Buffalo Bill burial site confirming preservation of relics tied to the famed showman.
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William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Lookout Mountain
Golden Colo
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Laurens
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