The 6 Lost Aprons
I thought this was rather significant considering the recent announcement of the closing of the Ringling Brothers Circus. Ringling Brothers: The Six Lost Aprons I didn’t write this. This was sent to me, I thought it was interesting, and thought I’d share it. The following article was adapted from a piece which appeared in the Baraboo News-Republic titled, “Yesteryear Revisited.” The text and accompanying photographs were prepared and submitted by Brother Steve Emerson, a Baraboo Lodge Past Master. Apron belonging to Alf T. Ringling The night of January 21, 1891 in Baraboo , Wisconsin was a special night for many of the men of Baraboo, and it has a direct connection to a special happening, some 111 years later. The story includes six soon-to-be-famous brothers and involves the ceremonial regalia they wore on that special evening. In those days the Baraboo Masonic Lodge No. 34, Free and…
