5/29/2023 0 Comments Fez shriner![]() ![]() If you have any further information on what this fez may relate to, please drop us a note over on the Contact Us page. The museum is unusre if this relates to a specific unit or officer. This fez has a scimitar, shield, and sphinx, making it very unique. ![]() Most Shriner fezzes have the same crescent and scimitar logo in the center. The addition of this fez was spurred by the unique symbol in the center. For ninety-five years, Al Menah Shriners has continued as one of the substantial institutions of Middle Tennessee. Given exclusive jurisdiction over the middle division of Tennessee, with the exception of the counties of Cumberland, Fentress and Van Buren, most of the founders were members of Al Chymia and Alhambra Temples of Memphis and Chattanooga, and others came from out-of-state Temples. This was followed by its Charter on May 13, 1913, as the 131st Temple in North America. A reqeust for dispensation was granted on May 8, 1912, which officially initiated the impetus for Al Menah Temple. The Shrine’s philanthropy eventually expanded to 22 “Centers of Excellence.Al Menah Shrine located in Nashville, TN. ![]() In 1920, however, the organization voted to adopt its own official philanthropy, dedicated to providing free orthopaedic medical care to children in need, and the first Shriners Hospital was built in Shreveport, LA., in 1922. The Shrine supported various charities almost from its inception. Though the Shrine is not itself a secret society, it still retains much of the mysticism and secrecy of its origins. When Florence returned to the States, Fleming agreed, and together they created elaborate rituals, designed the emblem and costumes, and formulated the salutation. Florence realized this might be the ideal vehicle for the new fraternity, and he made copious notes and drawings of the ceremony. At the end of the party, the guests became members of a secret society. As the legend goes, Florence attended a party in Marseilles, France, hosted by an Arabian diplomat. ![]() It is believed that Florence conceived the Shrine’s Near Eastern setting while on tour in Europe. Fleming and Florence realized the fledging fraternity needed a colorful, exciting backdrop. It was tied to an Arabic theme by its founders, Billy Florence, an actor, and Walter Fleming, a physician. The Shrine is as American as baseball, hot dogs and apple pie. Where did the Shrine’s Near-Eastern Theme Come From? Only when a Master Mason has proven proficiency in the Third Degree can he petition to become a Noble of the Mystic Shrine. After that, he can belong to many other organizations which have their roots in Masonry and which have Blue Lodge Masonry as a prerequisite. A man is a fully accepted “Blue Lodge” Mason after he has received and proved proficiency in the first three degrees, known as Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason. A man must seek admission of his own free will. What are the Steps to Becoming a Shrine Mason?Įvery Shriner is first a Mason: however, in many parts of North America, Masonry does not solicit members. The Shrine is best known for its colorful parades, its distinctive red fez, and its official philanthropy, Shriners Hospitals for Children, which is often called “the heart and soul of the Shrine”. Founded in New York City in 1872, the organization is composed solely of Master Masons, 32nd degree Scottish Rite Masons or Knights Templar York Rite Masons. The Shrine is an international fraternity of approximately 300,000 members who belong to Shrine Temples throughout the world. The Shrine is best known for its colorful parades, its distinctive red fez, and its official philanthropy, Shriners Hospitals for Children, which is often called “the heart and soul of the Shrine”.Shriners, or Shrine Masons, belong to Shriners International, formerly known as the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (A.A.O.N.M.S.) for North America. Shriners, or Shrine Masons, belong to Shriners International, formerly known as the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (A.A.O.N.M.S.) for North America. ![]()
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