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WELCOME TO NEW YORK... HILTON HOTEL ANNUAL CONVENTION AUGUST 17 - 23 ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE MASONS [[image - b/w photo of William J. Fitzpatrick]] [[caption]] Dr. William J. Fitzpatrick [[/caption]] Dr. William J. Fitzpatrick of Detroit, Michigan, Most Powerful Sovereign Grand Commander, will greet some 1,000 delegates and 500 visitors expected to attend the eight-day conference of the National Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons. One of the oldest fraternal organizations in the country, the Council's membership embraces some 25,000 high degree Masons. Since its inception in 1894, it has worked to extend charitable, social and educational activities.