George Naope earns Freemason honor Uncle George Naope, veteran kumu hula and one of the backbones of Hilo's Merrie Monarch Festival, will be inducted into the Lodge Le Progres, the oldest Freemason lodge in Hawai'i (founded in 1842) whose members included monarchs such as King David Kalakaua, in ceremonies set from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 20 at 'Iolani Barracks on the grounds of 'Iolani Palace.