Ok, show me how to send a link, but this is a link to Cecil’s comments.
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a4_138.html
I remember another response by Cecil where he commented about the U.S. vs U.K. freemasons. The U.K. has more local power. The U.S. seems to be more charitable, at least through the Shriners, who has many hospitals. The DeMolays would love to be on those go-carts during the parades just like those drunk-ass Shriners.