Shriners International, also commonly known as The Shriners or formerly known as the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, (AAONMS) is a Masonic society established in 1870 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Shriners International describes itself as a fraternity based on fun, fellowship, and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth.
The name was changed in 2010 across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. ==History== In 1870, there were several thousand Freemasons in Manhattan, many of whom lunched at the Knickerbocker Cottage at a special table on the second floor.
When he returned to New York in 1870, he showed his material to Fleming. Fleming created the ritual, emblem and costumes.
Florence and Fleming were initiated August 13, 1870, and they initiated 11 other men on June 16, 1871. The group adopted a Middle Eastern theme and soon established Temples (though the term Temple has now generally been replaced by Shrine Auditorium or Shrine Center).
Florence and Fleming were initiated August 13, 1870, and they initiated 11 other men on June 16, 1871. The group adopted a Middle Eastern theme and soon established Temples (though the term Temple has now generally been replaced by Shrine Auditorium or Shrine Center).
The first Temple established was Mecca Temple (now known as Mecca Shriners), established at the New York City Masonic Hall on September 26, 1872.
Fleming was the first Potentate. In 1875, there were only 43 Shriners in the organization.
In an effort to encourage membership, at the June 6, 1876 meeting of Mecca Temple, the Imperial Grand Council of the Ancient Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America was created.
After some other reworking, by 1878 there were 425 members in 13 temples in eight states, and by 1888, there were 7,210 members in 48 temples in the United States and Canada.
After some other reworking, by 1878 there were 425 members in 13 temples in eight states, and by 1888, there were 7,210 members in 48 temples in the United States and Canada.
in 1900, there were 55,000 members and 82 Temples. By 1938 there were about 340,000 members in the United States.
in 1900, there were 55,000 members and 82 Temples. By 1938 there were about 340,000 members in the United States.
The name was changed in 2010 across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. ==History== In 1870, there were several thousand Freemasons in Manhattan, many of whom lunched at the Knickerbocker Cottage at a special table on the second floor.
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