Da-Tum Grotto

2nd meeting of the Da-Tum Grotto.

To keep something sometimes we have to give it away… this is especially true in the craft of masonry. The keep the progress and growth of an establishment officers rise through the ranks and pass on the legacy trusting that the craft is now in good hands. The “we have always done it this way” has plagued masonry for millennia. Create culture and let the rest handle itself.

FEZ FRIDAY!!! Da-Tum Grotto Lier Grotto Movper

Confine yourself to the present! How do you Grotto?

The Fez…The fez was named for the city of Fez, in Morocco. Formerly, the city of Fez had a monopoly on the manufacture of that peculiar form of headdress because it controlled the juice of the berry used to color the fezzes.

For the first few years of existence, the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm had no official emblem to wear. Prophets desired to have an emblem that set them apart from others and a black Fez head covering was selected with a Mokena Head in the center, giving the name of the Grotto.

The minutes of a February 26, 1903 Stated Meeting of Azim Grotto, Bronx, New York states: “Prophet Charles E. Lansing, Past Potent Monarch, after some preliminary remarks, descriptive thereto, presented to those present, a drawing in color of a headgear appropriate for the Order. The same was received with favor and by motion, regularly made and seconded and carried, it was unanimously decided to adopt and wear them on serious and other appropriate occasions.”

In the minutes of October 29, 1903, it is recorded: “The Potent Monarch reported that the Fez worn by our members was, at the Annual Session of the Supreme Council held at Hamilton, New York on October 20, be adopted as the official headgear for all Prophets of the Realm,”

A brief history of our Fraternity est.1890

Faith hope and charity! Through Freemasonry Men of all walks of life have found their niche. People want to do good work in life but don’t know where to start. “I want to help but I don’t know who needs help.”
The Shiners and The Grotto are two Masonic groups that light the way! For more info feel free to reach out to us.