Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine v. Michaux

This’case presents a controversy between two fraternal orders called Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, one having white and the other negro members. A short reference to the origin and history of these orders will conduce to ah accurate appreciation of the controversy.

From early times there have been two distinct masonic fraternities in the United States, one confined to white men and the other to negroes; -Each .has had its local lodges, grand lodges and supreme lodge^-and also several component bodies, including Knights Templar and Scottish Rite'consistories. Both have existed in the same…