The fraternal, humanitarianorganization is dedicated to creating better citizens and helping the less fortunate. Its philanthropic work is its reason for being, with the Shriners being one of themore widelyknown branches of the Masons.The Order of the Eastern Star is its counterpart for women. Famous members of the Accepted Masons & Free Masons have included Nat "King" Cole, Michael Caine and Paul Revere.