The Name
Webster's Encyclopedia dictionary gives the definition of GROTTO as follows: "a cave, a vault, natural recess of a cavity in the Earth; an artificial structure or excavation made to resemble a cave or cavern." This is exactly what the GROTTO is not.

Certainly the definition Webster gives does not apply in this case to the great order.



The Grotto
The Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm, whose subordinate bodies are the GROTTOES, is an organization by and for Master Masons.

While in no way connected with Masonry proper, it's membership is restricted absolutely and exclusively to Master Masons in good standing. Although it is an organization for good wholesome fun and frolic, it also has its serious side. It's slogan is GOOD FELLOWSHIP, and in contact with our fellow man, this principle is exemplified to a marked degree.