‘Cryptic congratulations!’

     

Magpie file photo

Reed Fanning
at Masonic Week 2016

The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters (I think that’s the whole name) is said to be the Masonic fraternity with the longest title and the smallest membership. Known as the Cryptic Rite for short, it works a total of three degrees in what we Americans call the York Rite, and yesterday, Reed Fanning was elected Grand Master of Utah.

Congratulations Reed! You very well may become the only Mason who will look good in one of those purple blazers. Have a great year!