(source: wikipedia)The Royal Order of Jesters is a masonic male fraternal organization, allowing only Shriners in good standing to join. Admission is by invitation only.
The original meeting resulting in the formation of the Order was held on February 20, 1911, by Shriners in the Captain’s office of the S.S. Wilhelmina to visit Aloha Temple in Hawaii. Noble A.M. Ellison of San Francisco, California was elected the leader (called a "director") and the original group, called "a cast", with thirteen members.... more
