Altogether there were three male lodges and one female lodge. The United Grand Lodge of England has no problem with recognising Prince Hall Grand Lodges. Each Grand Lodge maintains a list of other Grand Lodges that it recognises. Lodge Theodore was recently formed and did not command respect like the older lodges. The Pawnees lived in villages of earth lodges. Often they worked in alliance with Masonic lodges. Lists of membership of Masonic lodges were examined. Foreign interests became involved in Mexican politics through the rival Masonic lodges. It was still considered illegal and similar to masonic lodges. The ceremony was witnessed by 1,000 people, including representatives from local Masonic lodges. CIP grants are only available to Elks Lodges. Beavers are known for building dams, canals, and lodges (homes). Cedar and sage were used in purification ceremonies conducted in sweat lodges. There are many lodges and reserves to accommodate ecotourists. Chase was also a Freemason, active in the lodges of Midwestern society.