There was an impressive ceremonial at the Warwick Masonic Temple when a dozen new members (Nobles as they are known) were inducted into the Bermuda Shrine Club. Assisting in the induction were two eminent visiting Nobles, the Meccan Potentate Illustrious Sir Theodore Jacobsen and his Oriental Guide, Avery Toledo.

Shriners make up the world's largest philanthropic organisation. The Bermuda Club is headed by its president, Noble Beldwin Smith. It was formed 30 years ago and is affiliated with Mecca Temple of New York City. Mecca was, the first Shrine Temple, formed in 1872 by a Dr. Flemming and 13 other Masonic brothers who wanted to expand their human interests and talents to the wider community.

Shriners have 22 hospitals across North America that have provided treatment to more than 800,000 children, including some from Bermuda, free of charge ranging from infancy up to age 18 with burns, spinal cord problems and crippling diseases.

Noble Beldwin Smith had the distinction of serving A three-year tenure on Mecca Temple's Executive Council. He is pictured above seated with the visiting Potentate, flanked veteran Nobles and the new inductees, Nobles Jose (Joseph) Richardson, R. Allen, Calvin Bean, Michael Caines, Ian Hunter, Alan Lugo, Philip Seaman, Harrison Simons, Alton Trott, Glen Tucker, Leon and Trevor Williams.

A delegation of Bermuda Shriners and ladies are planning to attend the annual Shrine Session being held in Toronto this year from July 3-8.