5/30/2023 0 Comments Royal order of purple porpoises![]() ![]() The Canadian Royal Purple has modernised much of its structure and operation and is a Not for Profit Federally Incorporated Organization. This obligation followed a prayer by the lodge chaplain and the singing of " In Charity's Sweet Name". During the initiation rite the candidate was asked to promise "never to divulge any of the secrets of the order to anyone." The candidate had also to promise ".to defend every worthy member's reputation, never to wrong a member and always help a member in need". The Order had passwords, regalia for formal dress, and a floral emblem. Its fraternal signs were not allowed be used in a lodge until the Bible was open nor after it was closed. The Order was quite serious about its ritual. ![]() Approximately 75 of these new Canadian Royal Purple lodges were formed between August 2014 and Feb. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Unlike their counterparts in the United States, who have never been officially recognized by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the ORP was officially recognized by the Elks of Canada. The Order of Royal Purple was the female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. ![]()
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