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1. For two days, an entire wing
of Bucharest's majestic Palace of Parliament became the world's
largest Masonic Temple to host over 2,000 Brethren and guests
celebrating a decade of Scottish Rite Freemasonry in Romania.
In the background, a large television screen allows everyone
to witness the celebration in detail. 2.
Grand Commander Kleinknecht (left in photo) joins in the formal
opening ceremonies of the 10th anniversary celebration of the
Scottish Rite in Romania. 3. Grand
Commander Kleinknecht congratulates a famous Romanian singer
who provided spirited entertainment at Romania's 10th anniversary
gala banquet. 4. Brethren from
various Scottish Rite Bodies in Romania enter the Palace of
the Parliament with their Masonic banners held high.
5. Three dance companies, classical, folkloric, and professional
entertained Brethren and distinguished guests at the Romanian
Scottish Rite's 10th anniversary gala banquet. 6.
During the 10th anniversary gala banquet, Grand Commander Kleinknecht
visited with Ill. Vladimir Boanta, 33°, at age 96 the oldest
living Mason in Romania. He was in the Scottish Rite Eighteenth
Degree before the communist takeover of Romania after World
War II. Also pictured are Ill. Arnold Hermann, 33°, Honorary
S.G.C., Supreme Council, 33°, of Romania and Special Representative
of S.G.C. C. Fred Kleinknecht, 33°, in Eastern Europe, with
his wife, Sara. Principal cover page
photography by Ill. Arnold Herman, 33°
