A convention of Mystic Shrine and representatives from several Temples
met in convention on March 20, 1908, and organized the Oriental Grand
Temple. Grand officers were elected and installed by Noble John G.
Jones, 33rd degree Imperial Grand Potentate of the Imperial Grand
Council of North and South America. Noble K. R. Rogers, 33rd degree was
tried, found guilty and expelled for un-Masonic conduct from all the
rights and privileges of the Mystic Shrine.