Monday, March 5, 2012

Funny handshakes and bizarre initiation ceremonies? Myths and the Freemasons | Manchester Evening News - menmedia.co.uk

Funny handshakes and bizarre initiation ceremonies? Myths and the Freemasons | Manchester Evening News - menmedia.co.uk: "Funny handshakes and bizarre initiation ceremonies? Myths and the Freemasons
David Henry
March 05, 2012
Grand Secretary of the Freemasons UK, Nigel Brown.
Grand Secretary of the Freemasons UK, Nigel Brown.
Funny handshakes, backhanders for businessmen and bizarre initiation ceremonies. What's the truth about the Freemasons? The brotherhood is stepping out of the shadows to tell us, as David Henry discovers.

Nigel Brown doesn’t seem like a man at the head of a sinister organisation that’s secretly controlling the world. With his impeccable manners, and perfectly normal handshake, he’s somewhat of a disappointment.

Nigel is the General Secretary of the Freemasons. “It’s sort of like being the chief executive officer,” he explains with a smile. His headmaster appearance - smart suit, shiny shoes, thinning hair - and benevolent bank manager persona is not matching expectations."

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