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The Mahadevi ("Celestial Princess") of Hsipaw, Burma and
The Count Grand Master
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The Mahadevi of Hsipaw and Several Knights
Left to Right: The Mahadevi; the Count Grand Master; the Countess Maxalla; Dame Monika Volkhardt; Chev. Sir John Bennett.
The story of The Mahadevi of Hsipaw is told in Her Highness' book Twilight Over Burma (University of Hawaii Press). Her Highness' husband, the Prince of Hsipaw (the largest principality in Burma), was educated in the United States. Upon returning to Hsipaw, the Prince began a program of modernizing health and education services, as well as industry. To prevent the cost to these efforts, the Burmese military overthrew the legitimate government, and the Mahadevi was forced to flee with her two children, the young princesses. To this day, the Mahadevi has continued her humanitarian work on behalf of the people of Burma who still suffer under a rigid military regime. Her Highness' book Twilight Over Burma contains many photographs and tales of Burma.
The Mahadevi's charm, grace, and intelligence, as well as the story of her courage in the face of deadly opposition captured the hearts and minds of the Knights and guests attending the General Assembly.
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The Altar of the Grand Chapel at the Investiture
With the Altar is the Patent of Authority for the Order (left) and (right) the Warrant for Bailiwick #0 of Greeley, Colorado (the sponsoring Bailiwick).
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Some Officers and Dignitaries just prior to entering the Supreme Chapel Room
Left to Right: The Count Grand Master; The Grand Marshal Chev. the Rev. Sir M.R. Shaw; The Grand Prior Chev. the Rev. Sir B.P. Satterlee; Dame K.A. Worley; the Chev. Sir James Smith; and Chev. Sir John Bennett.
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New Knights are (left to right) Dame Soling Shaw (Phillipines) and Dame Elizabeth Miller (Canada).
Chev. Sir Ndubuisi Nnaji (Grand Chancellor of the Order and Captain of the Honor Guard) is shown placing the Vow of Silence upon the Postulants prior to their being Invested as Knights. Dame Soling Shaw has been active in church activity for many years. Dame Miller is a well-known Canadian professor and scholar of literature.
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Left: the Chev. Sir A. Fred Butler presents his workshop on maintaining the Bailiwick. Chev. Butler is the Bailiwick for San Jose Bailiwick #1, one of the most successful Bailiwicks of the Order.
Right: the Count Grand Master offers a presentation on Knighthood and modern chivalry.
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