Aleppo Shriners

05/01/2026

PARADE INFO 😀😍

05/01/2026

04/30/2026

From the Aleppo Archives: The big man had a twin???

Looking at the old panoramic photos of Aleppo's uniformed units, it's difficult to miss noble Warren Buswell, the Drum Major of the Band. His height and overall large stature already put him a head above all the other Nobles, and the various large headwear of his Drum Major's uniforms and costumes only added another foot or so.

I will admit, for a while he had me fooled... Looking at the photo of the Band at the 1920 Imperial Session in Portland Oregon, we see Noble Buswell at one end in a distinctive white coat and fur shako leaning on his Drum Major's mace, and at the complete opposite end of the photo.... his twin brother? For years I just always assumed that it would be typical of the Shrine to have a novelty of having twin Drum Majors.... but it was only while going through some recently discovered photos of the Band that I saw Noble Buswell, but there was only one of him...

It was then I remembered my middle school trip to Washington, DC. We assembled on the steps of the US Capitol and it was explained to us that a photographer would be using an antique camera to take our photo. We had to stand very still because it was a moving camera which panned across, advancing the film as it did, to capture a panoramic image. Because of this slow movement, one of teachers would attempt to be in the photo twice, he started at one end and once the photographer signaled him, he ducked and ran behind the back row and popped out at the other end. (He actually ended up being in the image three times and we spotted a blur somewhere in the middle). I had a head slap moment as I realized this is exactly what Noble Buswell had done so many years before....

So who was the big man? We are fortunate that he is listed in the 1915 book and his photo shows that at the time he was a member of the Arab Patrol, which makes sense as the Band only formed after the book was published (existing as an orchestra before 1915). From there we get the following information:

Noble Buswell was enrolled as number 3189 in the Nobility of Aleppo Temple, A. A. O., N M. S., when he was admitted to that illustrious body in October, 1897. He is a member of Hiram Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Arlington, Signet Chapter, R. A. M„ and Coeur de Lion Commandery No. 34, K. T., both of Charlestown. Noble Buswell is also connected with Shawmut Lodge No. 165, K. P. of Charlestown. He has been an officer in the Massachusetts State Prison for the last twenty years. Noble Buswell was born in Gardiner, Maine, on June 12, 1871, but was educated in Boston. He married Miss Charlotte M. Gilchrist, on September 12, 1901, at Mclndoes, Vt., and they have two children, Albert H. and Ellen G. Their residence is at No. 61 Chapman Street, Charlestown.

So thank you Noble Buswell, for exemplifying the playful humor that was the early Shrine!

04/29/2026

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04/27/2026

All are invited to Aleppo’s Family Fun Day, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, following the Wilmington Memorial Day Parade. Nobles, Ladies, kids, grandkids, and extended families are all invited to spend the afternoon having fun and enjoying each other’s company at Aleppo. There is NO COST to join us. Kids Activities, Games, food, and goodies. You MUST register before May 21st. If you would like to bring the family to Aleppo for a day of fun, please RSVP to Maribel before at mdeluca@alepposhriners.com.

04/26/2026

04/23/2026

Updates from the Drifters!

04/23/2026

From the Aleppo Archives: another long sought souvenir...

Here's one we've been searching for for a while but finally found one: the 1950 trinket dish (we'll go with trinket dish over ashtray as there's no cutouts for ci******es, and it sounds nicer anyway). This small but heavy piece is inscribed with the name N. Russell Lynn who was Potentate in 1950. There were a number of major events that year, but we lean towards it being a souvenir of the trip to the Imperial Session in Los Angeles which was one of the last ones for which various souvenirs were made in such prolific numbers.

We have previously known that this one is of (almost) identical design to at least a half dozen other pieces of various materials and inscriptions from other Temples and events. In fact, our Historian has had this version from our neighbors at Melha Temple on his bureau full of change, loose buttons, can tabs, and other things from his pockets, for the past 8 to 10 years after he found it in an antique store. Now they will both sit in the Museum at Aleppo to show another great Aleppo piece and its not so distant production "cousin".

04/22/2026

I scream, You scream. Everyone LOVES ice cream 🤩
There’s some tickets available, but please do not wait.
Make your plans now for a great family time.

04/22/2026

Hi Nobles

5-6-26 Uniform Units & LADIES FUN NIGHT event

Wear your fez :)

04/22/2026

Aleppo Temple mourns the loss of Bunny Rose, wife of the late Past Potentate Al Rose (1998). Even after Al's passing, Bunny was a regular presence at many Aleppo events, always greeting everyone with a warm smile; even less than two months ago she attended the Aleppo St. Pat's Dinner where she was one of the first out on the dance floor; Bunny, you will be missed!

Beverly (Bunny) Rose passed away peacefully on Sunday April 19 at the age of 94. She was the loving and beloved wife of the late Past Potentate Al Rose. Bunny will be deeply missed.

Funeral service will be Graveside at Framingham/Natick Jewish Cemetery, 40 Fairview Ave, Natick MA on Thursday April 23 at 11am.

Shiva visiting hours will be held at the home of Amy Lurier following the service till 8pm on Thursday April 23

Cards of sympathy can be sent to the family at: Shillman House Beverly Rose 49 Edmands Rd. #403 Framingham, MA 01701.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bunny’s memory to Shriners Children’s New England Office of Philanthropy, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104, call 413-846-1781 or go to https://donate.shrinerschildrens.org