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 PREFACE. 
 
 In the following few pages of preface, illustrious 
 Knights will find the account of the ancient Egyptian 
 mysteries as given by that erudite Mason, Albert G. 
 Mackay, in his Lexicon of Free Masonry ; every 
 sentence of which gives proofs of the existence of 
 Masonry in Egypt* If more evidence were needed 
 we have only to refer Illustrious Knights to such em- 
 inent writers as Olivier Pluche, Herodotus, &c., to 
 convince them, beyond reasonable doubt, that if 
 Egypt was not the cradle of Masonry, the Order, at any 
 rate, at one time flourished and held sway amid the 
 magnificent temples and pyramids of the land of the 
 Pharaohs. The following is the account referred to 
 above : — 
 
 *^ Egypt was the cradle of all the mysteries of pag* 
 anism. At one time in possession of all the learning 
 and religion that was to be found in the world, it ex- 
 tended into other nations the influence of its sacred 
 rites and its secret doctrines. 
 
 "The priesthood of Egypt constituted a sacred caste, 
 in whom the sacerdotal functions were hereditary i 
 They exercised also an important part in the govern- 
 
IV 
 
 PREFACE. 
 
 ment of the state, and the kings of Egypt were but 
 the first subjects of its priests. They had originally 
 organized and continued to control the ceremonies of 
 initiation. Their doctrines were of two kinds, exo- 
 teric, or public, which were communicated to the mul- 
 titude, and esoteric or secret which were revealed only 
 to a chosen rew, and to obtain them it was necessary 
 to pass through an initiation, which as we shall see 
 was characterized by the severest trials of courage and 
 fortitude. 
 
 ^^ The principal seat of the mysteries was at Memphis 
 in the neighbourhood of the great Pyramid. They 
 were of two kinds, the greater and the less ; the former 
 being the mysteries of Osiris and Serapis, the latter 
 those of Isis. The mysteries of Osiris were celebra* 
 ted at the autumnal equinox, those of Serapis at the 
 summer solstice, and those of Isis, at the vernal 
 equinox. 
 
 ** The candidate was required to exhibit proofs of a 
 blameless life. For some days previous to the com- 
 mencement of the ceremonies of initiation he abstained 
 from all unchaste acts, confined himself to an exceed- 
 ingly light diet from which animal food was rigorously 
 excluded, and purified himself by repeated ablutions. 
 Being thus prepared, the candidate, conducted by a 
 guide, proceeded in the middle of the night to the 
 mouth of a low gallery situated in one of the sides of 
 the pyramid. Having crawled for some distance on 
 his hands and knees he at length came to the orifice 
 
 
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PKEFACE. V 
 
 of a wide and apparently unfathomable well, which 
 the guide directed him to descend. Perhaps he hesi- 
 tates and refuses to encounter the seeming danger, 
 if so he, of course, renounces the enterprise and is re- 
 conducted to the world never again to become a r an- 
 ditate for initiation ; but if he is animated by courage 
 he determines to descend, whereupon the conductor 
 points him to an iron ladder which makes the de- 
 scent perfectly safe. At the sixtieth step the candi- 
 date reached the entrance to a winding gallery 
 through a brazen door which opened noiselessly and 
 almost spontaneously, but which shut behind him 
 with a heavy clang that reverberated through the hol- 
 low passage. In front of this door was an iron grate 
 through the bars of which the aspirant beheld an ex- 
 tensive gallery whose roof was supported on each side 
 by a long row of majestic columns and enlightened 
 by a multitude of brilliant lamps. The voices of the 
 priests and priestesses of Isis chanting funeral hymns 
 were mingled with the sound of melodious instru- 
 ments whose melancholy tones could not fail to af- 
 fect the aspirant with the solemn feelings. His 
 guide now demanded of him if he was still firm in his 
 purpose of passing through the trials and dangers that 
 awaited him, or whether overcome by what he had 
 already experienced, he was desirous of return- 
 ing to the surface and abandoning the enterprise. 
 If he still persisted, they both entered a narrow gal- 
 lery on '^«3 walls of which were inscribed the follow- 
 
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 ing signiticant words. ' The mortal who shall travel 
 over this road without hesitating or looking behind 
 shall be purified by fire, by water, and by air, and if 
 he can surmount the fear of death, he shall emerge 
 from the bosom of the earth, he shall revisit the 
 light and claim the right of preparing his soul for the 
 reception of the mysteries of the great goddess Isis. ' 
 The conductor now abandoned the aspirant to him- 
 self, warning him of the dangers that surrounded and 
 awaited him, and exhorting him to continue if he ex- 
 pected success, unshaken in his firmness. 
 
 " The solitary candidate now continues to traverse 
 the gallery for some distance farther. On each side 
 are placed in niches colossal statues in the attHude of 
 mummies awaiting the hour of resurrection. 
 
 "The lamp, with which at the commencement of the 
 ceremonies he had been furnished, casts but a glim- 
 mering light around, scarcely sufficient to make dark- 
 ness visible. Spectres seem to menace him at every 
 step, but on his nearer approach they vanish into airy 
 nothingness. At length he reaches an iron door, 
 guarded by three men armed with swords, and dis- 
 guised in masks resembling the heads of jackals. One 
 of them addresses him as follows : * We are not here 
 to impede your passage. Continue your journey if the 
 gods have given you the power and strength to do so. 
 But remember if you once pass the threshold of the 
 door you must not dare to pause or attempt to retrace 
 your steps, if you do, you will find us here prepared 
 
PREFACE. 
 
 Vll 
 
 to oppore your retreat and to prevent your return.' 
 Having passed through the door, the candidate has 
 scarcely proceeded fifty steps before he is dazzled by 
 a brilliant light, whose intensity augments as he ad- 
 vances. He now finds himself in a spacious hall, 
 filled with inflammable substances in a state of com- 
 bustion, whose flames pervade the whole apartment, 
 and form a bower of fire on the roof above. Through 
 this it is necessary that he should pass with the great- 
 est speed, to avoid the ofl'ects of the flames. To this 
 peril succeeds another. On the other side of this 
 fiery furnace the floor of the hall is garnished with a 
 huge net-work of red-hot iron bars, the narrow in- 
 terstices of which afford the aspirant the only chances 
 of a secure footing. Having surmounted this diffi- 
 culty by the greatest address, another and unexpected 
 obstacle opposes his farther progress. A wide and 
 rapid canal, fed from the waters of the Nile, crosses 
 the passage he is treading. Over this stream he has 
 t'o swim. Divesting himself, therefore, of his gar- 
 ments, he fastens them in a bundle upon the top of 
 his head, and holding his lamp, which now affords 
 him all the light that he possesses, high above the 
 water, he plunges in and boldly swims across. 
 
 *' On arriving at the opposite side, he finds a narrow 
 landing-place bounded by two high walls of brass, 
 into each of which is inserted an immense wheel of 
 the same metal, and terminated by an ivory door. 
 This, of course, the aspirant attempts to open, but 
 
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 his efforts are in vain. The door is unyielding. At 
 length he espies two large rings of which he imme- 
 diately takes hold, in the expectation that they will 
 afford him the means of effecting an entrance. 
 
 "But, what are his surprise and terror when he be- 
 holds the brazen wheels revolve upon their axles with 
 a formidable rapidity and stunning noise, the platform 
 sinks from under him, and he remains apparently sus- 
 pended by the rings over a fathomless abyss, from 
 which isrnes a chilling blast of wind ; hie lamp is extin- 
 guished, .md he is left in profound darkness. For 
 more than a minute he remains in this unenviable 
 position, deafened by the noise of the revolving 
 wheels, chilled by the cold current of air, and dread- 
 ing lest his strength shall fail him whon he must in- 
 evitably be precipitated into the yawning gulf below. 
 Bat by degrees the noise ceases, the platform re- 
 sumes its former position, and the aspirant is re- 
 stored to safety. The ivory door now spontaneously 
 opens, and he finds himself in a brilliantly illumi- 
 nated apartment, in the midst of the priests of Isis, 
 clothed in the ftiystic insignia of their offices, who 
 welcome him and congratulate him on his escape from 
 the dangers which have menaced him. In this apart- 
 ment he beholds the various ^symbols of the Egyp- 
 tian mysteries, the occult signification of which is by 
 degrees explained to him. 
 
 ** But the ceremonies of initiation do not cease here. 
 The candidate is subjected to a series of fastings, 
 
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 PRLtACE. 
 
 IX 
 
 which j^radiially increae.e in severity for nine times nine 
 days. During this period a rigorous silence is imposed 
 upon him, which, if he preserve it inviolable, is at 
 ^ length rewarded by his receiving a f 1 revelation of the 
 esoteric knowledge of the rites. This instruction took 
 place during what was called the twelve days of mani- 
 festation. He was conducted before the triple statue 
 of Osiris, Isis, and Horus, where, bending the knee, 
 he was clothed with the sacred garments and crowned 
 with a wreath of palm ; a torch was placed in his 
 hand, and he was made to pronounce the following 
 solemn obligation : — 
 
 " ' I swear never to reveal to any of the uninitiated 
 the things that 1 shall see in this sanctuary, nor any 
 of the knowledge that shall be communicated to me. 
 I call as witnesses to my promise the gods of heaven, 
 of earth, and hades, and I invoke their vengeance on 
 my head if I should ever wilfully violate my oath.' 
 
 **Having undergone this formality, the neophyte was 
 introduced into the most secret part of the sacred 
 edifice, where a priest instructed him in the applica- 
 tion of their symbols to the doctrines of the myste- 
 ries. He was then publicly announced, amid the re- 
 joicings of the multitude, as an initiated, and thus 
 terminated the ceremonies of initiation into the mys- 
 teries of Isis which was the first degree of the Egyp- 
 tian rites. 
 
 *' The mysteries of Serapis constituted the second de- 
 gree. Of these rites we know but little. ApuleiMS 
 
PREFACE. 
 
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 alone, in his metamorphoses, has written of them, 
 and what he has said is unimportant. He only tells 
 us that they were celebrated at the summer solstice, 
 and at night ; that the candidate was prepared by the 
 usual fasting and purification, and that no one was 
 permitted to partake of them unless he had previously 
 been initiated into the mysteries of Isis. 
 ** The mysteries of Osiris formed the third degree, or 
 summit of the Egyptian initiation. In these the le- 
 gend of the murder of Osiris by his brother Typhon 
 was represented, and the god was personated by the 
 candidate. Osiris, according to the tradition, was a 
 wise King of Egypt, who, having achieved the reform 
 of his subjects at home, resolved to spread the bless- 
 ings of civilization in the other parts of the earth. 
 This he accomplished ; but, on his return, he found 
 his kingdom, which he left in the care of his wife, 
 Isis, distracted by the seditions of his brother, Ty- 
 phon. Osiris attempted, by mild remonstrances, to 
 convince his brother of the impropriety of his conduct, 
 but he fell a sacrifice in the attempt. For Typhon 
 murdered him in a secret apartment, and, cutting up 
 the body, encl'^sed the pieces, in a chest,which he com- 
 mitted to the waters of the Nile. Isis, searching for 
 the body, found it, and entrusted it to the care of the 
 priests, establishing, at the same time, the mysteries 
 in commemoration of the foul deed. One piece of the 
 body, however, she could not find the membrum virile. 
 For this she substituted a fictitious representation , 
 
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 which she consecrated, and which, under the name of 
 Phallus, is to be found as the emblem of fecundity in 
 all the ancient mysteries. 
 
 ** The secret doctrines of the Egyptian rites related 
 to the gods, the creation, and government of the 
 world, and the nature and condition of the human 
 soul. In their initiation, says Oliver, they informed 
 the candidate that the mysteries were received from 
 Adam, Seth and Enoch, and they called the perfectly 
 initiated candidate J l-om-jah, from the name of the 
 Deity. Secrecy was principally inculcated, and all 
 their lessons were taught by symbols. Many of these 
 have been preserved. With them, a point within a 
 circle was a symbol of the Deity, siirrounded by eter- 
 nity ; the globe was a symbol of the supreme and 
 eternal God ; a serpent with the tail in his mouth 
 was emblematic of eternity." 
 
 It is not our purpose to enlarge upon this account 
 of the Egyptian mysteries. Suffice it to say, that 
 the more recent discoveries of Belzoni and of Com- 
 mander Gorringe afford irrefragable evidences that if 
 Egypt was not the cradle, it was, at any rate, one 
 of the principal seats of Ancient Craft Masonry. 
 Whether this rite was founded in Egypt or not, cer- 
 tain it is that it had its principal seat in Memphis, 
 near the Great Pyramid, and that it was moulded by 
 the sages of Egypt, and the knowledge of the arts 
 and sciences, and the lessons of wisdom, strength, 
 and symmetry, and of faith in God, hope of immor^ 
 
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 tality, and that charity which teaches man "to do 
 unto others as he would they should do unto him," 
 were made a part of the system, and which has come 
 down to us, without material changes, through thirty 
 centuries. 
 
 To Egypt, which was not only the centre of 
 Masonry, but was the centre of civilization, sages, 
 philosophers, princes, and warriors directed their 
 steps, in order, not only to acquire a knowledge of 
 the arts and sciences, but also to seek admission, as 
 neophytes, into the holy chambers of the magnificent 
 Temples of Memphis, of Karnak, of Thebes, and 
 other Masonic centres, there to learn of the High 
 Priests or Hierophants of Egypt lessons of wisdom, 
 philosophy, and theosophy. 
 
 There Moses acquired a knowledge of Masonry, 
 which, in later times, the Jews adapted to their own 
 national circumstances, and utilize-^ it at the build- 
 ing of King Solomon's Temple ; anci whether it be 
 in the death of our Ancient Grand Hierophant, 
 Osiris, or of our Ancient Grand Master, Hiram 
 Abif, we can recognize the same lesson intended to 
 be taught — viz. , that among Masons, of all ages and 
 climes, virtue, integrity, and honour should ever be 
 held dearer than life itself. 
 
 In the following pages are given the exoteric work 
 of five of the Degrees of a Rose Croix Chapter — viz. , 
 Discreet Master, the Fourth Degree ; Sublime Mas- 
 ter, Sixth Degree ; the Royal Arch, Thirteepth Dq^ 
 
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 gree ; the Secret Vault, the Fourteenth Degree ; and 
 the Rose Croix, Eighteenth Degree. 
 
 The work of the remaining Degrees are deposited 
 among the archives of the Sovereign Sanctuary, there 
 to be exemplified whenever deemed to be in the 
 interest of the Rite ; they are not, therefore, to be 
 worked in the Rose Croix Chapter, but are to be 
 communicated to the Neophyte. 
 
 Though the exoteric work of the five Working 
 Degrees are given in the following pages, it is not 
 expected that the Officers of Chapters will use them, 
 except as a work of reference ; and to the end that 
 Officers may be able to do the work properly, each 
 Most Wise is expected to hold frequently Chapters 
 of Instruction, so that the Officers may perfect them- 
 selves in the beautiful ceremonial work of our Sub- 
 lime Degrees. 
 
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DISCREET MASTER 
 
 THE FOURTH DEGREE 
 
 OF THE 
 
 ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED 
 
 Egyptian Rite of Memphis, 96^ 
 
 IN THIS RITE, 
 
 The Chapter rej^^jaents ths Holy Chamber of the 
 Temple of Karnak. In the Orient is seen the Sheki- 
 nah ; on the Altar is the Holy Bible opened, and there- 
 on a wreath of Myrtle ; on the right of the Most Wise 
 is the Ark, and on his left is the Seven-Branched 
 Candlestick. The two polumns of the Senior and 
 Junior Wardens are placed in the S. W. and N. W 
 angles of the Chapter. The Balustrade is drawn across 
 west of the columns. The hangings are White, Pur- 
 ple, Scarlet and Celestial blue. 
 
 OFFICERS. 
 
 Most Wise, Represents Osiris, 
 
 Sir Knight, Sen. Warden. 
 Jun. Warden. 
 
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 TO OPEN. 
 
 Most Wise ! — Sir Knight Senior Warden ! are you 
 a Discreet Master 1 
 
 S. W.—l am, prove me. 
 
 M. W. — How will you be proved ? 
 
 S, W. — By my Signs, Words, and a Grip. 
 
 M. W. — Give me a Sign. (1.) 
 
 M. fT.— What does the first signify ? 
 
 /S. W. — Silence. 
 
 M. W. — And the second ? 
 
 8. W —Secrecy. 
 
 M. W. — You will give the Grip to the J. W. as my 
 representative. (2.) 
 
 M. W. — What does that symbolize ? 
 
 8. W, — The Four Steps leading up to the Sanctum 
 San '^orum ; the Four Guardians of the Sanctum 
 Sanctorum ; the Four Journeys and the Four Years 
 of Pilgrimage by which I advanced to the Degree of 
 Discreet Master. 
 
 M, W, — What is your Pass Word ? 
 
 8.W.—{^.) 
 
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 M, W. — What do you understand by the first ? 
 
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 S. W. — Zion — The human head cultivated, the 
 dwelling-place of God. 
 
 M. W. — And the second ? 
 
 S, W. — Zalmonai — which is the worship of God in 
 spirit and in truth, an unJorstanding of, and appli- 
 cation of principles, in religion Fid science ; for men 
 are mortal, weak and fallible, but principles are im- 
 mortal, strong and unchangeable, and belong to the 
 eternal attributes of God 
 
 M. W. — Have you a sacred word ] 
 
 S. W. —I have — three. 
 
 M. W. — Give them to mo. 
 
 S. W. -(5.) 
 
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 S. ^.—(7.) 
 
 M. W, — What do you mean by the first ? 
 
 S. W. — The first principle, unity or the beginning. 
 
 M. W. — What do you mean by the second ] 
 
 S. W. — Lord or Power. 
 
 M. W. — What do you mean by the third ? 
 
 S. W. — It is a corruption of Jehovah, signifying 
 existence. These words are derived from the cab- 
 alistic decomposition of the Sacred Name, which, 
 being differently combined, always gives one of the 
 names of Deity, the Ineff'able Name being one of the 
 mysteries of the Inner Temple of Karnak. 
 
 M. W — Sir Knights Senior and Junior Wardens, 
 inform the Brethren in your respective Valleys that 
 
 I am about to open • — Chapter, No. — , on the 
 
 Fourth Degree of Masonry, for the diiFusion of Light 
 and Truth. ^ 
 
 8. W. — ! ! ! Brethren in the South Valley, take 
 
 notice that the Most Wise is about to open 
 
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 DISCKKET MASTER. 
 
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 Chapter, No. — , on the Fourth Degree of Masonry, 
 for the ditfusion of Light and Truth. 
 
 J. W. — ! ! ! Brethren in the North Valley, take 
 notice that the Most Wise is about to open — — 
 Chapter, No. — , on the Fourth Degree of Masonry, 
 for the diffusion of Light and Truth. 
 
 M. W. — To order, Brethren ! Observe the Orient, 
 and attend to giving the Signs {The Signs are then 
 given in concert). 
 
 M. W. — Accordingly, in the name of the S. A. O. 
 T. IT. , and under the auspices of the Sovereign Sanc- 
 tuary, I declare Chapter, No. — , opened on the 
 
 Fourth Degree of the A. and A. Egyptian Kite of 
 Memphis, 96° in Ancient and Primitive form. Sir 
 Knight Orator, attend to the Altar and display the 
 Sacred Book of Laws {Opening it and displaying thereon 
 a wreath). 
 
 M. W. — Brethren, by the powers vested in me, I 
 declare this Chapter in activity ! Sir Knight Guard of 
 the Tower, so inform the Sentinel^ — and if there are 
 any visiting Sir Knights or Brothers, invite them to 
 enter. 
 
 RECEPTION. 
 
 M. PT.- -Captain of the Guard, you will ascertain 
 if any candidates are in waiting, and if so, for what 
 Degrees. 
 
 {Capt. Guard goes into the Portico and ascertains the 
 names of catididates, and then returns to his post and 
 informs the M. W. ) 
 
 M.W. to Capt. Guard. J-H.OW is a Neophyte pre- 
 pared to receive the Fourth Degree of the Ancient 
 and Accepted Egyptian Rite of Memphis, 96° ? 
 
 Capt. Guard. — The Neophyte is prepared by being 
 clothed as a Master Mason, hoodwinked, with a Square 
 
 i 
 
DISCREET MASTEK. 
 
 19 
 
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 on his forehead and a pair of Compasses in his right 
 hand. 
 
 M. W. — You will repair to the Reception Room , 
 
 where you will find Bro. in waiting for this 
 
 Degree, and when so prepared, alarm the Door. 
 
 (Capt. Guard oops out and when ready gives the alarm 
 !!!) 
 
 G. of T. — Most Wisa, there is an alarm at the door 
 of our Chapter. 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Conductor, attend to the alarm, 
 and ascertain the cause. 
 
 Cond. — (opens door). Who come here? 
 
 Capt. Guard. — A Neophyte, who has been duly ini- 
 tiated as an Entered Appreatice, passed as Fellow 
 Craft, and raised to the sublime Degree of Master 
 Mason, desires more light and truth in Masonry by 
 being received into the Degree of Discreet Master. 
 
 Cond. to Neophyte. — Brother, is this an act of your 
 own free will and accord ? 
 
 A^.— It is. 
 
 Cond. — Brother Captain of the Guard, is he worthy 
 and well qualified ? 
 
 Capt. Guard. — He is. 
 
 Cond. — Duly and truly prepared ? 
 
 Capt. Gnard. — He is. 
 
 Cond. — Why does he aspire to this privilege 1 
 
 Capt. of Guard. — Having heard of the higher educa- 
 tion of our Egyptian Brethren as taught by Osiris, 
 Zoroaster, Pythagoras and Plato, he desires to be in- 
 structed in these ancient mysteries. 
 
 Cond. — By what further right does he expect to ob- 
 tain this important Degree I 
 
 Capt. Guard. — By benefit of the Pass Word. 
 
20 
 
 DISCREET MASTER. 
 
 Cond. — Has he the Pass Word. 
 
 Gapt Guard. — He has it not, but I will pledge mine 
 in his behalf. 
 
 Cond. — Give it. {Capt. Guard whisyers in his ear (8). 
 Cond. answers (d). The Pass Word being right, and 
 the Neophyte in possession of these qualifications, I 
 will inform the Most Wise of his request. (Shuts the 
 dooTf advances to the front of the altar, and addresses the 
 M. W). Most Wise tht alarm was given by a Neo- 
 phyte — (give name), who has been duly initiated as an 
 Entered Apprentice, passed as Fellow Craft, and rais- 
 ed to the sublime Degree of Master Mason, and is de- 
 sirous of more light and truth in Masonry by being 
 received into the Degree of Discreet Master. 
 
 M. W. — Is this an act of his own free will and 
 accord ? 
 
 OonJ.— Itis, W. M. 
 
 M. W. — Is he worthy and well qualified ? 
 
 Goiiid. — He is. 
 
 M. W. — Duly and truly prepared ? 
 
 Cond. — He is. 
 
 M, TV. — Why does he aspire to this privilege ? 
 
 Cond. — Having heard of the higher education of 
 our Egyptian Brethren, as taught by Osiris, Zoroaster, 
 Pythagoras and Plato, he desires to be instructed 
 in these ancient mysteries. 
 
 M. W. — By what further right does he expect to 
 obtain this important Degree ? 
 
 Cond. — By benefit of the Pass Word. 
 
 M. W. — Has he the Pass Word. 
 
 Cond. — He has it not, but I will pledge mine in his 
 behalf. 
 
 M, ir. Give it. (Cond. says \0.) (M. W. answers 
 
DISCREET MASTER. 
 
 21 
 
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 11.) Tlio P. W. being riglit, and ilie Neupliyte in 
 possession of these qualifications, it is my order that 
 he be received in this Chapter of Discreet Masters, 
 in Ancient and Primitive Form. 
 
 Cond. — (Opens Door.) It is the order of the Most 
 Wise that the Neophyte be received in this Chapter 
 of Discreet Masters in Ancient and Primitive Form. 
 
 (Music plays. Cond. opens Door, Capt. of Guard 
 leads Neophyte into Boom, where he is stopped by the 
 Conductor who demands of him the Sign of a Master 
 Mason, which is given, and the Conductor applies an 
 Ivory Key to his lips, and says :) 
 
 Brother : You are received as a Discreet Master, 
 upon the Key applied to your lips. It is to teach 
 you that in Egyptian Masonry the Secrets of Nature, 
 and the principles of life are revealed ; therefore our 
 lips should be carefully locked with the Key of Sil- 
 ence. 
 
 M. W. — Let the Neophyte make the necessary 
 Journeys. 
 
 (The Neophyte being conducted four times around the 
 Lodge Roora, giving Signs of the Entered Apprentice, 
 Fellow Craft, Master Mason and on Fourth J mrney 
 Conductor gives Sign of Discreet Master. At the end 
 of the Fourth Jour7iey Candidate stops at the Altar. 
 
 While the Neophyte is making this Journey the Pre- 
 late reads :) 
 
 The Lord reigneth ; let the people tremble. He 
 sitteth between the Cherubims ; let the earth be 
 moved ; praise ye the Lord ; Praise, O ye servants of 
 the Lord ; Praise ye the name of the Lord. 
 
 Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time 
 forth and for evermore. From the rising of the sun 
 unto the going down of the same. The Lord's name 
 
22 
 
 DISCREET MASTER. 
 
 is to bo praised. Tlio Lord is high abcjvo all nations, 
 and his glory above the heavens. 
 
 Praise ye the Lord ; praise ye the name of the 
 Lord ; praise Him, O ye servants of the Lord. Ye 
 that stand in the house of the Lord in the courts of 
 our God ; praise the Lord ; for the Lord is good ; 
 sing praises unto His name, for it is pleasant. 
 Praise the name of the Lord, for His name is excel- 
 lent ; His glory is above the earth and the heaven. 
 
 Thy name, O Lord, endureth forever ; and Tuy 
 memorial throughout all generations. Bless the Lord, 
 C my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy 
 name. 
 
 (Neophyte (hoodwinlied,) loith Conductor on left and 
 C. of G. on right, halt between the Columns of Sr. and 
 Jr. Wardens.) 
 
 M. W. — ! ! ! Brother Senior Warden, I see that 
 this Master, who seeks the Sanctuary, bears the square 
 upon his forehead, and thereby gives assurance that 
 reason rules his mind ; but he is yet blind, though 
 he has learned to labor ; shall he behold the resplen- 
 dent emblem of Deity ? 
 
 (S. W. — Most Wise, if he is willing to undergo the 
 trial and pass the ordeal of the Degree, and pro- 
 nounce the oath which binds us all, we consent that 
 he be permitted to behold the mystic emblem. 
 
 M. W. — Brother, are you willing to comply with 
 this requisition ? 
 
 N. I am. 
 
 M, W. --Conduct the Neophyte to the ancient and 
 innermost Chamber of the Pyramid, there to undergo 
 the trial of Fortitude, and should he prove himself 
 worthy and satisfy the officers of his courage, devo- 
 tion and valor, you will re-conduct him to the Sacred 
 Altar to take the vow of a Discreet Master, 
 
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 DISCREET MASTER. 
 
 23 
 
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 (ij. iff O.J Condnctin' and Ncophijln salute Most ITi^e 
 (M, M, sUjn) The Orator has previously prepared four 
 chairs in a small room in some part of hall west of 
 balustrade), a stand on which is placed a Bloody Bowl, 
 Bandage^ Lan^^et^ Staff, Surgical Listruments. The 
 Neophyte is then rudely and hurriedly jostled about 
 through mirlous rooms. The 0. of G., Conductor and 
 Neophyte are then seated facing the door, the Neophyte 
 in middle chair, with Conductor on his left and G. of 
 G. on rirfht, hoodwink is removed ; after a moment o.nd 
 while the candidate is reviewing the bloody bowl,(i'C., 
 three raps are made upon the door ; C. of G. goes to the 
 doot , opens it and stops Orator with sword, in full 
 view of candidate.) 
 
 C. of 6^. — Who coir 33 here, who are you ? 
 
 0. — [Clothed in robe as the God of Medicine) The 
 Surgeon- General of this Chapter. 
 
 C. of G. — Your name ? 
 
 0. — Esculapius. 
 
 Cond. — C. of G., obtain his rank. 
 
 C. of G.—Your rank 1 
 
 0.--The Representative of Osins, sent to examine 
 any Neophyte wl.o may wish to be inducted into the 
 Egyptian mysteries, as to his courage and fortitude. 
 
 C. of G. — 'Tis well, you may outer. 
 
 (The Conductor and Neophyte rise and the Capt. of 
 the Guird introduces the Orator to the Neophyte.) 
 
 C. of G. — Brother , permit me to introduce to 
 
 you Sir Knight Esculapius, our Surgeon-General, a 
 most noted, worthy and efficient gentleman, who will, 
 iter the most ancient and honorable custom, induct 
 you into some of our most interesting ceremonies. 
 Be seated. 
 
 (All sit.) • 
 
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 24 
 
 DISCREET MASTER. 
 
 i^ir Kidifht Esculapiiis. — It gives mo pltvisiiro, my 
 Brother, to congratulate yoa upon the progress you 
 have made in your search for light and truth, and 
 upon the possession of that fortitude which has 
 sustained you in your rugged journey pursued by so 
 many thousand good men and true before you. 
 Courage has been ever deemed a pre-requisite to 
 Masonic advancement. As E. A. you were received 
 
 on the point of a instrument ; in the Degree 
 
 of F. C. your courage was further tested ; as M. M. 
 the two points of the compasses were presented to 
 you. At each step of your advancement a greater 
 degree of fortitude was demanded. You will not, 
 then, be surprised to learn that a further test awaits 
 you in this important Degree, not on^y of fortitude 
 but of sincerity. Coursing in your arteries and veins 
 is a crimson fluid essential to life. So precious is it 
 to every man that he who sheds his blood in defence 
 of a cause, or in line of duty, proves in the most 
 decisive manner his devotion thereto. 
 
 Three times already, it is true, your courage has 
 been tested ; but, my Brother, this is a world of 
 change. Our thoughts, even, change like the particles 
 of our body. That we may now, however, be assured 
 of the steadfastness of your mind ; of the depth and 
 sincerity of your devotion, I propose here, in the 
 presence of these brethren, to take from you the 
 amount of blood that you m y voluntarily ofler to 
 sacrifice. The whole amount of blood in the human 
 body is about 1-13 of the body's weight. In the 
 bountiful provision of nature several pounds of this 
 vital fluid may be lost and again restored ; but should 
 the limit of safety be passed and your physical life be 
 lost, your name will be enrolled among the gods, and 
 you will be immortal. 
 
 The worthy Mason surmounts all ditheulties ; sur- 
 
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 DISCREET MASTER. 
 
 25 
 
 passes all obstacles and — io fear — becomes a hardened 
 statue. Take time to consider, and when you have 
 decided upon the number of pounds of blood you are 
 willing to sacrifice of your own free will and accord, 
 taking upon yourself all consequences resulting there- 
 from, you will notify the S. K. Cond. , and I, by 
 authority in me vested, will perform the necessary 
 operation. 
 
 Sir Knight Conductor and Captain of the Guard 
 prepare the candidate for the blood-letting ordeal ; 
 divest him of his outer garments, make bare his right 
 arm and bandage it, place this staff in his right hand, 
 hoodwink him, and when thus prepared notify me 
 and I will be in readiness to take that amount of blood 
 which he proposes to offer up at the shrine of his 
 fortitude. 
 
 (Sir Knight Esculapins, taking up the lancet p^'O- 
 ceeds to walk away. 
 
 Captain of the Guard and Conductor obey orders.) 
 
 Cond. — Sir Knight Esculapius, the candidate is pre- 
 pared. 
 
 (During his absence the brothers have prepared them- 
 selves with a fountain syringe filled with warm, water. 
 Sir Knight Esculapius makes a mere scratch upon the 
 arm and the water is allowed to escape from the syringe 
 upon the arm of the Neophyte^ and trickle down into 
 the bowl, when the following colloquy , in a whisper, 
 takes place ;) 
 
 Cond. (in a whisper) — How much blood have you 
 now^ 
 
 0. of G. — A mere trifle. 
 
 CoTid. — It strikes me you have more than four 
 pounds already. 
 
 S. K. E. — Hush, hush ; you have hardly a pint of 
 
26 
 
 DISCREET MASTER. 
 
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 blood drawn, and a pint to the pound is a maxim the 
 world round ; and inasmuch as. he has promised us 
 — pounds, it will be necessary to have — pints ; go 
 on with your bleeding, and do less talking. Your 
 continued prattling may do serious injury to our 
 fdend. 
 
 {The Condudor nervously and ejccitedly inquires 
 about every moment if the amount of blood has not been 
 dravon. During which time he is ansivered by the Cap- 
 tain of the Guards bidding him not to be impatient, 
 that no more would be draiun than the alloted amount. 
 
 Watch the Neophyte carefidly, and if he turns pale 
 and becomes agitated, remove the hoodwink and not alloiv 
 him to faint, and when the hoodwink is rem,oved Sir 
 Knight Escidapius immediately approaches him and 
 says :) 
 
 S. K. E. — My brother, you see that you have been 
 mock bled ; this was not done to trifle with your 
 feelings, but to test your courage. You had promised 
 (perhaps in your anxiety to become a member of 
 this institution) at least — pounds of blood, at the 
 same time, not knowing whether this was a rash pro- 
 mise, or whether the question asked was solely to 
 test your courage. It has been one of the landmarks 
 of this institution, that the courage should be thus 
 tested ; and should any prove recreant to their pro- 
 rjise, they would immediately be led out of the 
 chamber without ever once beholdini^ the beauties 
 of our institution. I am satisfied you possess the 
 necessary courage, fortitude, manhood and indomi- 
 table perseverance to entitle you to receive the se- 
 crets of our ancient Rite. (Ertends to him his right 
 hand). What say you, Sir Knight Conductor, are 
 you satisfied 1 
 
 Cond.~( Extending his hand to the candidate)-—! 
 am. 
 
DISCREET MASTER. 
 
 27 
 
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 S. K. E. — Captain of the (luard are you satisfied ? 
 
 C.ofG. — (Extending hand to candidate.) — I am. 
 
 S. K. E. — Then let us repair to the presence of 
 Osiris that we may there fultil our mission by taking 
 upon ourselves the vows and obligations of secrecy, 
 that this brother may be entrusted with those sec- 
 rets which he has most fittingly proved worthy to 
 receive. 
 
 {They noio hoodwink the Neophyte and all proceed 
 to the Orient (the candidate shoidd be kneeling before 
 the altar, upon ivhlcJ^ there is the Holy Bible and an 
 evergreen wreath^ when he takes the obligafion)^ after 
 ivhich, and before the hoodwink is removed, the Coib- 
 ductor and Captain of the Guard provide themselves 
 each with a blowpipe ; the Sir Knights present are 
 arranged in line, forming a Delta around the Altar.) 
 
 Prelate. — Brother, there is nothing contained in the 
 oath we exact from you that will interfere with your 
 duty to your country, your family or your God. 
 You are at liberty to object and depart if what you 
 have heard in this Chapter in any way conflicts 
 with your principles of honour, or your ideas of 
 Masonry. Will you proceed or retire 1 
 
 Neophyte. — I will proceed. 
 
 You will then advance to the Sacred Altar of Free 
 Masonry and take the obligation of Discreet Master, 
 kneeling on both knees, with your hands resting upon 
 the Myrtle, emblem of immortality, and God's holy 
 Book of the Law. 
 
 M. W. — Let the triangle be formed ! ! ! 
 
 Our Prelate will now invoke the Divine blessing 
 upon this great undertaking. 
 
 Prelate. — Oh God! Thou Supreme Architect of the 
 Universe, we pray Thee to cast Thy All Seeing Eye 
 
!►' 
 
 28 
 
 DISCREET MASTER. 
 
 upon this Neophyte, who now kneels before Thee, at 
 the sacred altar of Masonry. Endue him with 
 strength, wisdom and courage, that he may not falter 
 by the way, but ever labour to know himself, learn 
 of Thee aixd link himself to the immortality Thou 
 last promised. May he keep inviolate the secrets 
 of our Exalted Order, and prjactise Charity to all 
 mankind, more especially to Brothers of the mystic 
 tie. 
 
 Knights. — So mote it be. 
 
 11! 
 
 OBLIGATION. 
 
 The M, W. — {Say J, pronounce your nam£, and re- 
 peat after me) : I, , of my own free will and 
 
 accord, and in the presence of Almighty God and 
 this Chapter of Discreet Masters, do hereby and 
 hereon most solemnly and sincerely promise and 
 swear, that I will not communicate the secrets of this 
 degree to any one of an inf'^rior degree, nor to any 
 person or persons whomsoever, except it be to a true 
 and lawful brother Discreet Master Mason, or in a 
 regularly constituted Chapter of Discreet Master 
 Masons, nor unto him or them, until by strict trial, 
 due examination or legal information, I shall have 
 found him or them as lawfully entitled to the same 
 as I am myself. 
 
 I furthermore promie'^ and swear, that I will answer 
 and obey all due signs and summonses sent me from 
 a Chapter of Discreet Master Masons, or handed me 
 by a brother of this degree, if within a day's jour- 
 ney ; and I furthermore promise and swear fidelity 
 and obedience to the Sovereign Sanctuary in and 
 for the Dominion of Canada and Province of New- 
 
DISCREET MASTER. 
 
 29 
 
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 fidelity 
 in and 
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 foundland ; that I will obey, stand to and abide by 
 all the Statutes, Constitutions, Edicts, Laws, Rules, 
 Regulations and By-laws of the Sovereign Sanctuary, 
 the Sovereign Grand Council or Mystic Temple, the 
 Senate of Hermetic Philosophers, and this Rose Croix 
 Chapter, or any other of which I may at any time 
 hereafter become a member. 
 
 I do further promise and swear, that I will to the 
 best of my ability, be true and faithful to my country, 
 and demean myself as a good and worthy Mt ;on 
 should ; I will use my influence to disseminate the 
 true Masonic Light ; extend the influence of the An- 
 cient and Accepted Egyptian Rite of Memphis 96°, 
 and bring good Masons into the Order ; and may 
 the Great Jehovah aid, assist, and keep me steadfast 
 in the performance of this, my Solemn Oath. Amen. 
 
 W. M.— Kiss the book. 
 
 In the beginning the world was void and without 
 light ; darkness restcjd upon the face of the deep, and 
 God said : Let there be light ; and there was light. 
 My brethren, in imitation of this august command 
 stretch forth your hands and assist me in bringing 
 this brother to light, and let him be baptized with 
 fire — together, brethren. 
 
 (He is broiight to Light by the brothers giviiig tivo 
 claps on the right, and two claps on the left hcind, and 
 stamp when the hoodwink is thrown off by the Guard of 
 the Tovier, and the Conductor and Captain of the Guard 
 puff the flame 7tear his face from the blovjpipes, and he is 
 thus baptized by fire. 
 
 Neophyte is conducted to the Orient, M. W. repairs 
 to his station.) 
 
 (M. W. points to the Mystic Light.) — Behold, my 
 brother, the resplendent luminary that now dawns 
 upon our sight. Heretofore, the Blaising Star shone 
 
30 
 
 DISCUKET MASTER. 
 
 upon us, biit its rays were scattered and dispersed ; 
 now they are gathered into a focus ; they are the 
 light of the All-Seeing Eye ; the Omnipresence of 
 the Deity, whose Mystic Name it behooves us to 
 know. That name can only be learned hy him who 
 Knows Himself ; and hence, the circle which en- 
 closes the triangle of duty to self, to your brothers, 
 and our Creator. 
 
 Sir Knight Conductor, the Neophyte having taken 
 this solemn obligation, you will now conduct him to 
 the Chamber of Reflection, where you will place 
 before him three questions, to which you will require 
 his answers in writing. After he has reflected upon 
 them in silence and solitude, and when he has testi- 
 fied to the purity of his intentions by performing the 
 required ablution, you will return with his answers. 
 
 (Conductor puts on the hoodivinkf and conducts the 
 neophyte to the Chamber of Reflection^ where the walls, 
 furniture and everythiiig is black, and the only light is 
 a small alcohol lamp ; a Bible, skidl, bell {or horn), 
 howl of icater and napkin. Seating him in a chair at 
 a table where the lamp burns, he says) : 
 
 Conductor. — Brother , you are now seated 
 
 in the Chamber of Reflection ; before you is the Holy 
 Bible, that rule and guide of our faith and practice ; 
 you will also find certain questions, which you will 
 carefully read, and answer in writing, signing your 
 name to them, after which, in testimony of the purity 
 of your intentions, you will make clean your hands 
 by ablution, for which you will find water and a nap- 
 kin before you. I am now about to leave you alone, 
 and will signify my departure by the ringing of a bell 
 (or blowing a horn). On hearing it you will remove 
 the bandage from your eyes and proceed as I have 
 directed, and when you have concluded you will 
 signify it by giving alarm will a like instrument, 
 which you will find on the table. 
 
DISCKEET MASTER. 
 
 31 
 
 (Conductor (joes out and ghes the alarm. Candidate 
 removes the hoodwink. Before him is a paper on which 
 he finds the following questions): 
 
 First. — Should you ever meet a brother destitute, 
 hungry, or thirsty, will you assist him as you would 
 wish to be assisted ? 
 
 Second — If a brother is sick or in distress, and you 
 hear of it, will 3^011 visit him in person and assist him 
 with your purse, if need be, even at great exertion ? 
 
 Third — Will you do as much for the wife, mother, 
 sister or daughter of a brother Discreet Master as you 
 would wish him to do for your own wife, mother, 
 sister or daughter under like circumstances ? 
 
 (After each question he writes *^ Fes," and signs his 
 name at the bottom^ then 'performs his ablution and 
 gives the alarm as directed, ivhen the Conductor u'ill 
 enter, and talcing the questions and answers, says to 
 the Neoj^hyte: *' Yoii will remain h^re uidil I submit 
 your answers to the Most Wise.^^ lie then returns to 
 the door of the Chapter, gives fou^r knocks.) 
 
 Guard of the Tower — Most Wise, there is an alarm 
 at the door. 
 
 Most Wise — Y<ni will attend to the alarm and ascer- 
 tain the cause. 
 
 (Guard of the Tower opens the door.) 
 
 Guard of the Tower — Who comes here ? 
 
 'Conductor — The Conductor with a message to the 
 Most Wise. 
 
 (The Conductor enters and when between the columns 
 makes the folloicing announcement :) 
 
 Conductor — Most Wise, in the Chamber of Reflec- 
 tion awaits Bro. at your pleasure. 
 
 M. W. — Has he answered the necessary questions \ 
 
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 32 
 
 DISCREET MASTER. 
 
 Conductor — He has, in writing, and in testimony of 
 his sincerity has performed the required ablution. 
 
 M, W. — Allow me to examine his answers. 
 
 {Conductor advances and hands them to M, W.) 
 
 Most Wise — Thus far his proceedings have been 
 satisfactory, but as a further trial of hif patience and 
 perseverance I shall enjoin upon him four years of 
 pilgrimage which he will perform under the direction 
 of the Conductor, dressed in pilgrim's weeds. 
 
 Conductor (returns to Chamber of Reflection) — My 
 Brother, the Most Wise decides that the questions 
 are answered satisfactorily, but as a further trial of 
 your patience and perseverance, enjoins upon you 
 four years of pilgrimage, clothed in pilgrim's weeds. 
 
 {In preparation Room, Conductor removes shoes of the 
 Neophyte and clothes him in pilgrim^ s weeds (domino 
 and slouch hat), with a staff in his right hand, a haver- 
 sack and canteen.) 
 
 Conductor — Follow me ! 
 
 {After passing once around the lodge-room, they halt 
 in front of the J. W.) 
 
 J. W. — Who comes here ? 
 
 Conductor — A weary pilgrim travelling from afar, 
 to offer his devotions at the holy shrine, and join with 
 those who oft have gone before. 
 
 Junior Warden — I greet thee. 
 
 ** Silver and gold have I none ; but such as I have 
 give I unto thee. 
 
 " Here is good bread and pure water, just what 
 the weary pilgrim needs.^' {Gives him bread. The 
 guard, filling his canteen, says:) " Your water is almost 
 exhausted ; allow me to replenish it. " 
 
 J. W. — *' Hearken to a le^ on to cheer thee on thy 
 way and assure thee of success. 
 
DISCREET MASTER. 
 
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 *^ Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is 
 exalted. Come unto me, all ye that are weary and 
 heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 
 
 ** Let, therefore, brotherly love continue.'* 
 
 Farewell, Bro. . God speed you. 
 
 (They now pass once more around L. B., and halt in 
 front of S. W.) 
 
 Senior Warden — Who comes here ? ! ! 
 
 Conductor — A weary pilgrim travelling from afar, 
 to offer his devotions at the holy shrine, and join 
 with those who oft have gone before. 
 
 Senior Warden — I greet thee. Silver and gold have 
 I none ; but such as I have give I unto thee. Here 
 is good bread and pure water, just what the weary pil- 
 grim needs. {The Conductor ^ putting bread in his 
 haversack, says :) Your bread is almost gone. I will 
 replenish it. {S. W. at same time offers glass of water.) 
 
 Senior Warden — Hearken to a lesson to cheer thee 
 on thy way, and assure thee of success. 
 
 Do not forget to entertain strangers ; for thereby 
 some have entertained angels unaw^ares. 
 
 Charity covereth a multitude of sins. 
 
 If a brother or sister be naked and destitute of daily 
 food, and one of you say. Depart in peace, be ye 
 warmed and filled, and ye give them not of those 
 things which are needful for the body, what doth it 
 profit ? To do good forget not, for with such sacri- 
 fices God is well pleased. He that eateth the susten- 
 ance of the orphan unworthily taketh damnation into 
 his belly. ' 
 
 ** Farewell brother . God speed thee on thy 
 
 way." 
 
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 Most Wise.) 
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 DISCRELT MASTER. 
 
 Most Wise — Who comes here ? ! ! 
 
 Conductor — A weary pilgrim travelling from afar, 
 to oflfer his devotions at the holy shrine, and join with 
 those who oft have gone before. 
 
 M. W. — ''Here is good bread and pure water, 
 what the weary pilgrim needs ; help yourself." {The 
 Conductor J looking at the pilgrimy says :) I see our 
 brother has no shoes. 
 
 Most Wise {liaving on tivo slippers purposely ^ takes 
 off one) — T have two, and as it is obligatory upon a 
 Discreet Master to not only set a pattern of charity to 
 the whole of mankind, but todi^/ide with a distressed 
 brother, you are welcome to one, and it, perchance, 
 you meet a brother who is better supplied, be assured 
 it will be a pleasure to him to provide you with 
 another. Pilgrim, by thy clothing, scrip and staft* I 
 judge thee to be a child of Humility. Charity and 
 Hospitality are the grand characteristics of this valiant 
 and magnanimous order. In the character of a Dis- 
 creet Master you are bound to give alms to poor and 
 \\ eary pilgrims, travelling from afar ; to succor the 
 needy, clothe the naked, feed the hungry, and bind 
 up the wounds of the afflicted. Here we wage war 
 against the enemies of innocent maidens, destitute 
 widows, and helpless orphans. And may the Al- 
 mighty, who is a strong tower of defence to all those 
 who put their trust and confidence in him, be now 
 and forever thy strength. And in token of your 
 having this day been made a Discreet Master, I now 
 present you with a triangular apron, flaring downward, 
 symbolical of the dispensations of the Great Most 
 Wise, whose charities spread as they descend tu such 
 as will still more widely spread them to His creatures 
 who are most needy. 
 
 Having invested you with your insignia, I will 
 place you In possession of the Signs, Words and 
 
DISCREET MASTER, 
 
 35 
 
 lakes 
 
 Grips of this Degree. This (12) is the Sign of a Dis- 
 creet Master, with which you must salute the presiding 
 officer, who represents, in this Degree, our Ancient 
 Grand Hierophant, Osiris. The Words are (13). The 
 Grip is given thus : (14) 
 
 Sir Knight Conductor, let our brother travel one 
 year more during which you will introduce him to the 
 Sir Knights Junior and Senior Wardens in the North- 
 west and South-west Angles of the Chapter, and prove 
 to them that ho is in possession of the Signs, Words 
 and Grip of a Discreet Master. 
 
 (Neophyte is Jed to the Junior Warden.) 
 
 J. TV. — Who comes here ? ! ! ! ! 
 
 Cond, — (Gives name.) Who has received the Fourth 
 Degree of Masonry. 
 
 J. W. — Are you a Discreet Master ? 
 
 Cond. — I am, prove me. 
 
 J. W. — How will you be proved ? 
 
 Qond. — By my Signs, Words and the Grip. 
 
 J". W. — Give me the Sign. (15.) 
 
 J. W. — What does the first signify ? 
 
 Cond. — Silence. 
 
 J. W. — And the second ? 
 
 Cond. — Secrecy. 
 
 J. W. — Give me the Grip. (Bepeat the Grip.) What 
 does that symbolize ] 
 
 Go7id. — The Four Steps leading to the Sanctum 
 Sanctorum ; the Four Guardians .of the Sanctuui 
 Sanctorum ; the Four Journeys and the Four Years 
 of Pilgrimage by which I advanced to the Degree of 
 Discreet Master. 
 
 J. W, — What is your Pass Word ? 
 
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 DISCREET MASTEll. 
 
 Cond.—(lG) and (17). 
 
 J, W. — What do you understand by the first ? 
 
 Gond, — Zion — the human head cultivated, the 
 dwelling place of God. 
 
 J, W. — And the second ? 
 
 Cond. — Zalmonai — which is the worship of God, in 
 spirit and in truth ; an understanding of, and appli- 
 cation of principles, in religion and science ; for men 
 are mortal, vveak and fallible, but principles are im- 
 mortal, strong and unchangeable, and belong to the 
 eternal attributes of God. 
 
 J. >f' . — Have you a Sacred Word ? 
 
 Cond. — I have, three. 
 
 J". W. — Give them to me. 
 
 Oond— (18). J. >r.— (19). . Co7?d-(20). 
 
 J. W. — What do you understand by the first ? 
 
 Vo^id, — The first principle, unity or beginning. 
 
 J. W, — What do you mean by the second ! 
 
 Cond, — Lord, or power. 
 
 J". W. — What do you mean by the third ? 
 
 Gond. — It is a corruption of Jehovah, signifying 
 existence. The words are derived from the cabalis- 
 tic decomposition of the Sacred Name, which being 
 diflferently combined always give one of the names of 
 Deity, the Sacred ^lame being one of the mysterier 
 of the Interior Temple of Karnak. 
 
 J. W. — I am satisfied ; pass on to the Sir Knight 
 Seniof Warden, for his examination. 
 
 (Gonductor leads Neophyte to Senior Wai'denj where 
 he uiidergoes the same examination. They continue 
 around the Lodge Boom and halt between the obelisks 
 facing the East,) 
 
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 CLOSING. 
 
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 S. W. — Most Wise, at the Altar stands Sir Knight 
 who has proved himself worthy to be re- 
 
 ceived into this Chapter of Discreet Masters. 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Senior Warden, I will attend 
 to your presentation. 
 
 M. W. ! ! !—Sir Knights, to order. Sir 
 Knight Captain of the Gnard make the usual pro- 
 clamation. 
 
 Capt of Guard.— T. T. G. O. T. S. A. O. T. U., 
 and in the name of the Sovereign Sanctuary of the 
 Ancient and Accepted Egyptian Rite of '^emphis 
 06°, I proclaim Bro. ■ received as a Discreet 
 
 Master in Ancient and Primitive Form, and I call 
 upon all present to recognize him as such, and to 
 render him aid and assistance in case of need. 
 
 M. W. — Sit Knights, observe the Orient together. 
 [Battery y 2-^-2^=4, Stamp.] 
 
 M. TF.— This, my Brother, concludes the Fourth 
 Degree of Masonry. Be seated. 
 
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 THE FIFTH DEGREE 
 
 OF THE 
 
 ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED 
 EGYPTIAiSi RITE OF MEMPHIS, 9G°. 
 
 Password ( 21 ) 
 
 Sacred Word ( 22 ) 
 
 Jewel, Compasses with the points on a Circle, 
 extended to the 60th degree. 
 
 Sign of Salutation ( 23 ) 
 
 Sign of Admiration ( 24 ) 
 
SUBLIME MASTEK. 
 
 THE SIXTH DEGREE. 
 
 OF THE 
 
 ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED 
 
 Egyptian Rite of Mempliis 96". 
 
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 IN THIS RITE, 
 
 The Chapter is divided into two apartments. One 
 represents the Chamber of Audience of Osiris ; the 
 second apartment represents his^burial place, with the 
 Mausoleum. 
 
 TO OPEN. 
 
 M. W. !!!-!!! Sir Knigrht Senior War len ! convince 
 yourself that all present are Sublime Masters. 
 
 S. IV. — Sir Knights in the South Valley, to oi - 
 der!!! 
 
 (All in the South rise.) 
 
 J. W. — Sir Knights in the North Valley, to order !!! 
 
 (All in the North rise.) 
 
 S. W. — Sir Knight Conductor ! you will receive 
 the Pass Word of a Sublime Master, from the 
 Knights in the South Valley, and give it to me. 
 
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 SUBLIME MASTER. 
 
 J. W. — Sir Knight Captain of the Guard ! you will 
 receive the Pass Word of a Sublime Master from 
 the Knights in the North Valley, and give it to me. 
 
 {This is done, and reported to the Most Wise, as fol- 
 lows :) 
 
 S, W. — Most Wise, all in the South have given th« 
 Pass Word. 
 
 J. W, — Most Wise, all in the North has given the 
 Pass Word. 
 
 M, W.—'Tis well. 
 
 M. W. — Senior Warden ! are you a Sublime Mas- 
 ter Mason 1 
 
 S. W. — I am, prove me. 
 
 M. W. — How will you be proved 1 
 
 S. W, — By my Signs, Words, and a Grip 1 
 
 M, W. — How many Signs have you ? 
 
 S. W, — Two — the Sign of Salutation, and of Admi- 
 ration. 
 
 M, W. — Give me the Sign of Salutation. 
 
 S. PT.— (26.) 
 
 M. W. — Give me the Sign of Admiration. 
 
 S. TT.— (27.) 
 
 M. W.— To what does the first allude 1 
 
 S. W. — To the manner in which the Captain of the 
 Guard, saluted Horns, when commanded to axTest me. 
 
 M. W. — To what does the second allude 1 
 
 8. W. — To the manner in which the Ancient 
 Brethren expressed their admiration when the Mau- 
 soleum was completed, which Isis caused to be 
 erected over the remains of our Grand Hierophant, 
 Osiris. 
 
 S, W- — Give me the Grip. 
 
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 M. W. — What does the first signify 1 
 
 S. W. — Alliance. 
 
 M, W. — And the second ? 
 
 S. W. — Promise. 
 
 M. TF.— And the third? 
 
 S. W. — Perfection. 
 
 M. W, — What are your Sacred Words ] 
 
 S. TF.— (29) Which signify Fortitude, Toleration, and 
 Immortality, and were shown to me in the Shekinah, 
 when I was permitted to enter the Holy Chamber of 
 the Temple. 
 
 M. W. — There being nine points and nine initials 
 in the Shekinah, will you explain the names and 
 meaning of the other three ? 
 
 S. W. — They are not known to Sublime Masters, 
 and cannot be explained except by those who have 
 been exalted to the Sublime Degree of the Royal 
 Arch. 
 
 If. W. — How do you expect to obtain the Degree of 
 Royal Arch. 
 
 S, W. — By the diss mination of those virtues 
 which are symbolized by the hangings of the Holy 
 Chambers. 
 
 M. W. — What do those hangings imply, and what 
 are their colors 1 
 
 S, W. — Purple implying Awe and Reverence, which 
 we are taught to render to Deity. Blue — implying 
 Truth and Constancy, which we are taught to render 
 to the Brethren. Scarlet — implying Justice tem- 
 pered with Mercy, which we are taught to render 
 to those whom human weakness has caused to err. 
 White — implying Purity, which we must possess if 
 
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 SUBLIME MASTER. 
 
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 we adhere to the sublime teachings of our Egyptian 
 Masonic Rite. 
 
 M. W. — What is your name ? 
 
 /Sf. T'T.— Anubis — which signifies A Child of God. 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knights Senior and Junior Wardens ! 
 inform the Sir Knights in your respective Valleys 
 
 that I am about to open Chapter, No. — , on 
 
 the Sixth Degree of Masonry, for the diffusion of 
 Light and Truth. 
 
 S, TF.— Sir Knights in the South Valley ! take 
 
 notice that the Most Wise is about to open 
 
 Chapter, No. — , on the Sixth Degree of Masonry, for 
 the diffusion of Light and Truth. 
 
 J. PT.— Sir Knights in the North Valley! take 
 
 notice ihat the Most Wise is about to open 
 
 Chapter, No. — , on the Sixth Degree of Masonry, for 
 the diffusion of Light and Truth. 
 
 M. W. — To order. Sir Knights ! Observe the Orients 
 and attend to giving the signs. 
 
 {After the signs are given, the M. W, covitinues :) 
 
 Accordingly, in the name of the S. A. O. T. U. and 
 under the auspices of the Sovereign Sanctuary, I de- 
 clare Chapter, No. — , opened on the Sixth 
 
 Degree, in Due and Ancient Form. Sir Knight 
 Orator, attend to the Altar, and display the Sacred 
 Book of Laws ! 
 
 Sir Knight Guard of the Tower, inform the Sen- 
 tinel, and if there be any visiting Sir Knights, invite 
 them to enter ! 
 
 RECEPTION. 
 
 M. W, — Sir Knight Captain of the Guard, you will 
 ascertain if any candidates are in waiting, and for 
 what Degrees. 
 
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SUBLIME MASTER. 
 
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 {Capt. Guard goes to the door, receives the answer, and 
 reports to the Most Wise, as in the Fourth Degree.) 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Conductor, How should a 
 Neophyte be prepared to receive the Sixth Degree. 
 
 Cond. — As a Discreet Master, and armed with a 
 Sword, as a Guard of the Palace. 
 
 M, W, — Direct that that duty be performed. 
 
 Cond. — Sir Knight Captain of the Guard, by com- 
 mand of the Most Wise, you will repair to the Re- 
 ception Room, where you will find Sir Knight , 
 
 in waiting for this Degree, and when you have duly 
 and truly prepared him, alarm the door. 
 
 (The Neophyte is clothed by the Captain of the Guard , 
 and placed in the Anteroom. All the Brethren are 
 supposed to retire outside the first apartment, except 
 the Most Wise, who is seated in the Orient. The Sir 
 Knight Senior Warden passes through the Anteroom, 
 leaving the door open, attracting the attention of the 
 Neophyte, and seats himself by the Most Wise. The 
 Captain of the Guard then causes the Neophyte to look 
 into the first apartment when he is observed by the Sir 
 Knight Senior Warden.) 
 
 S. W. — Who dares intrude upon our privacy 1 Most 
 excellent Horus, our deliberations have been over- 
 heard. 
 
 M. W. — That cannot be ; the Captain of the Guard 
 is too vigilant. 
 
 {The Sir Knight Senior Warden rushes to the door, 
 seizes, and drags the Neophyte in, saying, " Ha ! ha ! the 
 eavesdropper must die ! ") 
 
 M. W. — Stay, Sir Knight Senior Warden, I know 
 this person ; it is Anubis. Moderate your anger ; 
 there may be good reasons for his intrusion. 
 
 S. W. — I am satisfied, most excellent Horus, and 
 
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 SUBLIME MASTER. 
 
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 shall rejoice if he convinces ns of his honor and 
 fidelity. 
 
 (Most Wise ! ! ! when the Captain of the Guard leads 
 Junior Warden and Conductor, who acts as Sentinels, 
 into the first apartment ; they salute Horus.) 
 
 M. W. — Anubis, what induced you to listen at the 
 door of this Hall of Audience 1 
 
 {Captain of the Guard answering for Neophyte, points 
 to the Sir Knight Senior Warden, and says :) 
 
 Seeing this person entering hurriedly into your 
 presence, and having the recent death of our Grand 
 Hierophant so vividly impressed upon my mind, I 
 feared for your life, and held myself in readiness to 
 succour you. 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Captain of the Guard, lead 
 Anubis to the Middle Chamber, detain him until we 
 determine his case ; and remember, you will be re- 
 sponsible for his reappearance. 
 
 Captain Guard, — Attention, brethren ! (All form 
 in line, with Neophyte in the centre, facing the Orient.) 
 Salute ! March ! 
 
 (Captain of the Guard, Sentinels and Neophyte salute 
 and counter-march into the Ante-Room. The Most 
 Wise ! ! ! The Captain of the Guard, Sentinels and 
 Neophyte return salute and stand in the West, as 
 before.) 
 
 M. W. — Anubis, the motive which induced you to 
 intrude upon our privacy has met with our approval. 
 
 The lamentable occurrence which has deprived us 
 of the wise counsels of so good and great a man as 
 the Grand Hierophant has overwhelmed us with grief, 
 and confusion reigns paramount in and about the 
 several apartments of the Temple. Even while we 
 now speak, the body of that venerated Mason lies un- 
 buried. 
 
SUBLIME MASTER. 
 
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 It is for the purpose of consigning to the silent 
 grave, with befitting honors and appropriate cere- 
 monies, the remains of him who lost his life in defence 
 of Truth and his Integrity, that I have hastily sum- 
 moned the Priests and Princes of Memphis' to assist 
 us in the performance of those rites and ceremonies, 
 and also to aid us in the erection of a Mausoleum 
 that shall commemorate his name and our apprecia- 
 tion of his virtues. 
 
 Being assured that your fault in thus intruding 
 upon our deliberations was owing to your zeal for 
 Masonry and desire to prevent danger to our person, 
 it is decided to pardon your error and permit you to 
 assist at the obsequies of our late Grand Hierophant, 
 at the same time conferring upon you the honorable 
 degree of Sublime Master and witness to the alliance of 
 the Promise of Perfection between ns, on condition 
 that you assume an oath of secrecy, as all Sublime 
 Masters have done before you. If you are unwilling 
 to proceed, you are a free agent and may depart, for 
 the Ancient and Accepted Egyptian Rite of Memphis 
 performs that which it professes, and respects the 
 opinions of all men. Will you proceed 1 
 
 Neophyte — That is my desire. 
 
 M. W, — Let the Triangle be formed. 
 
 M. W, — You will then kneel at the Altar, your 
 hands resting upon the Sacred Book of Laws, the 
 Sword, symbol of honor, and the Myrtle, emblem of 
 Immortality, Say I, pronounce your name in full, and 
 repeat after me : 
 
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 OBLIGATION. 
 
 do most solemnly promise and 
 
 bind myself by this Oath, never to reveal what is at 
 present to be communicated to \e, to any person not 
 
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 SUBLIME MASTER. 
 
 of this Degree, and that I will attend all the sum- 
 monses of this or any other Chapter of which I may 
 hereafter become a member, and confine myself to 
 the Laws and Regulations of it, upon my word of 
 honor, as a true Free Mason. Amen. 
 
 M.W, — Arise, my brother. (Takes him by the 
 hand.) 
 
 Gond. — Most Excellent Horus, the Mausoleum, 
 which was ordered to be erected over the remains of 
 our Grand Hierophant, is completed, and we await 
 your presence. 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Conductor, you will form the 
 Brethren on the North side of the Chapter, facing 
 the Orient. 
 
 Co'iid. — The Brethren will form in double line of 
 procession on the North side of the Chapter, facing 
 the Orient. 
 
 (This is done.) 
 
 M. W. — We will now pay the last tribute of respect 
 to the illustrious dead. 
 
 (The Most Wise, Sir Knights j Senior and Junior War- 
 dens and Neophyte, take the head of the procession, and 
 making three circuits of the apartment, carrying a bier 
 or coffin. Music plays. They form a circle around 
 the Mausoleum, and give the Sign of Admiration, ex- 
 claiming * * Eleial, Jobel, Eliah ! ") 
 
 M.W. — Sir Knight Senior Warden, for what reason 
 has this Mausoleum been erected ? 
 
 S. W. — Respect for the dead. Because the body is 
 the dwelling and sanctuary of the soul ; because the 
 S. A. O. T. U. made man in His own image ; and 
 because our mortal members are the fit instruments 
 of an immortal mind. The four sides of the Obelisk 
 are indicative of the virtues which should adorn the 
 
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SUI5LIME MASTER. 
 
 47 
 
 person of every Sublime Mason, and which we thus 
 explain : Reverence, Truth, Justice and Purity, and 
 are opposed to the vices of the ruffians who destroyed 
 Our Grand Hierophant, namely. Ignorance, False- 
 hood, Envy and Egotism. The Sprig of Myrtle is 
 the vivifying life that pervades all nature ; and the 
 Urn implies the intellectual treasure or immortal 
 soul the body of man contains. 
 
 M. TV. — Thanks, Sir Knight Senior Warden. What 
 now remains to be done ? 
 
 S.W. — To deposit the remains of our lamented 
 Grand Hierophaut in their final resting place. 
 
 M. W. — Let it be done. Take up the sacred 
 remains. 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Orator, let the eulogy be pro- 
 nounced. 
 
 Orator. — Even as the acacia bonds before the tem- 
 pest, and falls into the waters which murmur at its 
 feet, so has fallen our beloved Grand Hierophant. 
 He has forever left this sublunary sphere. Sorrow 
 darkens our countenances, and our eyes are dimmed 
 with tears, for we have lost our brightest light ; the 
 Masters are plunged in sorrow ; the Craftsmen lament, 
 and even among the profane the voice of grief is 
 heard ! Osiris is no more ! 
 
 M. W. — Let us pray. 
 
 PRAYER. 
 
 Orator. — Eternal and immutable Being, whose 
 presence fills immensity, Thine omnipotence, operat- 
 ing throughout nature, brings about changes without 
 number. But nothing is lost — nothing annihilated, 
 — each atom remains and constitutes a part of the 
 great whole. 
 
 
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 Thou hast created all men to be happy, and hast 
 therefore bestowed upon them an intelligent mind, 
 whose innate faculties are the evidence of its immor- 
 tality, — and, if well employed, capable of rendering 
 them more and more perfect, and more fit to appre- 
 ciate Thy greatness, and to enjoy Thy blessings ! 
 
 Thy infinite wisdom has so ordained nature, that 
 nothing in the universe can be lost, and our souls are 
 not more subject to annihilation, than our bodies, 
 whose elements only sufier decomposition after death, 
 in order that they may reassume their primitive con- 
 dition. 
 
 May our Illustrious Grand Hierophant, whose life 
 the assassin has destroyed, rest in peace ; and his 
 soul rise in glorious immortality. Let nature assume 
 her empire over his inanimate remains, but may his 
 immortal soul enjoy the happiness which his virtues 
 have deserved. Amen ! 
 
 (All say — So mote it he !) 
 
 M, W. — Let the new-made Sublime Master be con- 
 ducted to. the Orient for instruction. {This is done.) 
 I will now instruct you, my brother, in the secrets 
 of this degree. This is the Grip of a Sublime Master; 
 (30) 
 
 This is the Sign of Salutation : (31) 
 
 This is the Sign of Admiration (32) 
 
 Your Name is (33) 
 
 The Pass Word is (34) - 
 
 The Sacred Words are (35) 
 signifying Fortitude, Toleration, and Immortality — 
 and allude to the fortitude you exhibited when ar- 
 rested as a cowan ; the toleration inscribed on the 
 banners of our Ancient Rite ; and the immortality 
 of the soul, in which Sublime Masters believe. ; ' 
 
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 Go, my Brother ; sahite the Sir Knights Senior 
 jmd Junior Wardens, and convince them that you 
 are in possession of the Signs, Words and Grip of a 
 Sublime Master. (This is done.) 
 
 M. W. — You will now listen to the Discourse of 
 our Orator. 
 
 (Neophyte is conducted to Orator.) 
 
 Orator. — My Brother, in the Sixth Degree of the 
 Ancient and Accepted Egyptian Rite of Memphis 9G° 
 the Neophyte is called Sublime Master ; and he is 
 taught that he is a child of God ; and as such, entitled 
 to Divine Love. He perceives the intimacy between 
 Divine and human nature, between God and man ; 
 and man being allied with his Almighty Father, his 
 celestial origin is an undoubted fact. He adheres to 
 it with gratitude and joy. God is his soul, his lip^ht, 
 his companion. They both unite through a muiaal 
 force of attraction, whence are derived the perfection 
 of man. It is a constant action of the most intimate 
 relations been the true Source of life, and the happy 
 being who never ceases there to renew his youth, in 
 spite of the constant decay, variations and changes of 
 the material forms to which he is subjected. He 
 yields without resistance to the many accidents 
 
 " and the thousand natural shocks 
 That flesh is heir to." 
 
 because he feels that the principle, by virtue of which 
 he exists, is everlasting ! All that is frail and per- 
 ishable in him must be relinquished, but all that is im- 
 mortal and Divine must remain and live forever. This 
 is the doctrine of the Immortality of the Soul which 
 is here plainly taught, and in which we firmly be- 
 lieve, because it then appears as the necessary conse- 
 quence of our origin. 
 
 Therefore, my brother, the Sixth Degree is a solemn 
 
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 SUBLIME MASTER. 
 
 initiation into the relations of God with Himself, as 
 necessary and immediate consequences of His exis- 
 tence. His infinite power and unavoidable tendency 
 to produce Himself more and more, and manifest His 
 eternal resources, and impress all over the Universe 
 with His Divine image and attributes, become the fa- 
 vorite study of the Candidate. There he is with Jeho- 
 vah, and he beholds how the Father of man delights in 
 contemplating His work and enjftying the prodigious 
 perfections of the Almighty. 
 
 You will now take your seat with us as Sublime 
 Master. 
 
 CLOSING. 
 
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 form by the Most Wise. 
 
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 THE SEVENTH DEGREE 
 
 OF THE 
 
 ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED 
 EGYPTIAN RITE OF MEMPHIS, 96°. 
 
 Password .( 36 ) 
 
 Sacred Word ( 37 ) 
 
 Sign ( 38 ) 
 
 Answer ( 39 ) 
 
 MASTEE OF THE TEMPLE. 
 
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 THE EIGHTH DEGREE 
 
 OF THE 
 
 ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED 
 EGYPTIAN RITE OF MEMPHIS, 96'. 
 
 Password , ( 40 ) 
 
 Sacred Word ( 41 ) 
 
 Sign ( 42 ) 
 
 Grip ( 43 ) 
 
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 MASTER ELECT. 
 
 NINTH DEGREE 
 
 OF THE 
 
 ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED 
 EGYPTIAN RITE OF MEMPHIS, 96°. 
 
 Password ( 44 ) 
 
 Sacred Word ( 46 ) 
 
 Jewel, a Poignard surmounted with nine points. 
 
 Sign ..( 46 ) 
 
 Answer ( 47 ) 
 
 Grip ( 48 ) 
 
 Battery 9 
 
 GRAND MASTER ELECT. 
 
 TENTH DEGREE 
 
 OF THE 
 
 ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED 
 EGYPTIAN RITE OF MEMPHIS, OG'. 
 
 Password ( 49 ) 
 
 Sacred Word ( 50 ) 
 
 Sign ( 51 ) 
 
 Answer ... * ( 52 ) 
 
 Grip ( 53 ) 
 
 Battery 5 
 
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 SUBLIME MASTEE ELECT. 
 
 ELEVENTH DEGREE 
 
 OF THE 
 
 ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED 
 EGYPTIAN RITE OF MEMPHIS, 96^ 
 
 Password ( 54 ) 
 
 Sacred Word ..( 55 ) 
 
 J ewela, Gold-hilted Poignard ; three inflamed hearts. 
 Sign ( 56 ) 
 
 MASTER OF GEOMETRY, 
 
 TWELFTH DEGREE 
 
 OF THE 
 
 ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED . 
 EGYPTIAN RITE OF MEMPHIS, 96°. 
 
 Password ( 57 ) 
 
 Sacred Word ( 58 ) 
 
 ♦lewel, A square plate with four semi-circles. 
 
 Sign, ( 59 ) 
 
THE ROYAL ARCH OF ENOCH. 
 
 THE THIRTEENTH DEGREE 
 
 OF THE 
 
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 ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED 
 
 Egyptian Rite ofMempliis, 96^ 
 
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 The Chapter is held within the Penetralia of the 
 Temple of Isis, in Memphis, near the Great Pyramid 
 of Egypt. In the Orient is suspended the Sacred 
 Delta of Enoch. On the right and left the two Obe- 
 lisks or Pillars, Wisdom and Strength, supporting the 
 Arch on which is inscribed nine signs of the Zodiac, 
 viz. : Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, 
 Scorpio,Capricornu s and Pisces. There is also a second 
 apartment in which are nine arches, on each of which 
 are inscribed one of the following words : Jod, Jaho, 
 Jab, Eleial, Eliah, Johab, Adonaih, Elhaven, Jobei. 
 On its keystone, and in the centre of the ninth arch, is 
 a pedestal on which is placed a similar Delta to that in 
 the Orient, and within which is the word On. 
 
 Battery !!!!!!!!! 
 
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 TO OPEN. 
 
 M. W.— \ !!!!!!!! Sir Knight Senior Warden ! 
 what is yoi^r duty in this Royal Arch ? 
 
ROYAL ARCH OF ENOCH. 
 
 
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 <S>. W. — Most Wise, it is to protect our mysteries 
 against the intrusions of the profane. 
 
 3f. W . — Have you taken measures to that effect ? 
 
 /S'. W. — The Sentinel is at his post, and we are in 
 security. 
 
 M. W, — Since it is so, you have my commands to 
 assure yourself that all present are Knights of the 
 Royal Arch. 
 
 ^. W, — Sir Knights in the South Valley, to order! ! | 
 
 {All in the South rise.) 
 
 J. W. — Sir Knights in the North Valley, to order ! ! I 
 
 {All in the North rise.) 
 
 S. W. — Sir Knight Conductor, you will receive the 
 Pass Word of the Royal Arch from the Knights in 
 the South, and give it to me. 
 
 J. W. — Sir Knight Captain of the Guard, you will 
 receive the Pass Word of the Royal Arch from the 
 Knights in the North, and give it to me. 
 
 Password— (60). 
 
 Answer — (61). 
 
 {Gond. and Gapt. Guard report.) . 
 
 S. W. — Most Wise, all in the South have given 
 the Pass Word. 
 
 J. W^.^Most Wise, all in the North have given the 
 Pass Word. 
 
 U. Tf.— Tis well. Sir Knight Senior Warden ! 
 are you a Knight of the Royal Arch ? 
 
 iS>. W. — I have descended through the nine arches 
 into the bowels of the earth, where I discovered the 
 Sacred Delta of Enoch, by means of which the Lost 
 Word of a Master Mason was brought to light, % 
 
 M. W^.— Have you that Word ? 
 
 S, FT.— I have, 
 
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 ROYAL ARCH OF ENOCH. 
 
 Af. W. — Will you give it to me 1 
 
 S. W. — I will, if you assist me in Due and Ancient 
 Form. 
 
 M, W. — What is that Due and Ancient Form ? 
 
 ^\ W.—On the Triple Triangle, and the Word 
 syllabled at low breath. 
 
 Af. W,—To order, Sir Knights. ! ! ! 
 
 (All rise, and form in groups of two, the Most Wise 
 and Senior Warden at the Altar, and give the Word : 
 Y. H. V. H.) 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Senior Warden how did you 
 gain admission to this Royal Arch ? 
 
 S. W. — By three times three alarms. 
 
 Af. fK.— To what do they allude ? 
 
 S. W. — To the nine Arches of the Roval Arch of 
 Enoch. 
 
 M, W. — Have you a Sacred Word 1 
 
 S. W. — I have — nine ; three of which were com- 
 municated to me in the degree of Discreet Master, and 
 three as a Sublime Master ; the last three I received 
 on being admitted to the Sublime Degree of Knight of 
 the Royal Arch. 
 
 M. W, — Give me the last three. 
 
 S. TF.-(62.) 
 
 M. W. — What do these names signify ? 
 
 8. W. — They are the names designating the attri- 
 butes of T. S. A. O. T. U., which are Great First 
 Cause or Principle, Existence, Immortality, Forti- 
 tude, Toleration, Power, Mercy, and Joy. 
 
 Af. W, — Have you a knowledge of the Signet of 
 Our Grand Hierophant Osiris. 
 
 S. W. — T have ; it is a double Triangle, which being 
 interlaced, forms a six-pointed Star, and the mysteri- 
 
ROYAL ARCH OF ENOCH. 
 
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 ous characters prove to he the Sacred Word of a Ma- 
 son which was lost. 
 
 M. W. — Have you a Pass Word ? 
 
 S. fV.—l have. 
 
 M, H^.— Give it. 
 
 S. TT.— (63.) 
 
 M. FT.— (64.) 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knights Senior and Junior War lens ! 
 inform the Sir Knights in your respective Valleys 
 
 that I am about to open Chapter, No. — , on 
 
 the Thirteenth Degree of Masonry, for the diffusion 
 of Light and Truth. 
 
 ;Si. W — Sir Knights in the South Valley ! take no- 
 tice that the Most Wise is about to open Chap- 
 ter, No. — , on the Thirteenth Degree of Masonry, 
 foi the diffusion of Light and Truth. 
 
 J. W. — Sir Knights in the North Valley! take 
 
 notice that the Most Wise is about to open 
 
 Chapter, No. — , on the Thirteenth Degree of Ma- 
 sonry for the diffusion of Light and Truth. 
 
 M. W.—To order. Sir Knights ! Observe the 
 Orient, and attend to giving the Signs. (The 
 signs are then given.) Accordingly, in the name 
 of the S. A. O. T. U., and under the auspices 
 of the Sovereign Sanctuary, I declare Chap- 
 ter No. — , open on the Thirteenth Degree of 
 Masonry, in Ancient Form. Sir Knight Orator, at- 
 tend to the Altar, and display the Sacred Book of 
 Laws. ! 
 
 Sir Knight Guard of the Tower, inform the 
 Sentinel and if there are any visiting Sir Knights^ 
 invite them to enter, 
 
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 ROYAL ARCH OF ENOCH. 
 
 KECEPTION. 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Captain of the Guard, you 
 will ascertain if any candidates are in waiting, and if 
 so, for what degrees. 
 
 (Capt. Guard goes to the door, receives the answer, 
 aiid reports to the Most Wise, as in the Fourth Degree. ) 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Conductor, how should Neo- 
 phytes be prepared to receive the Royal Arch, the 
 Thirteenth Degree of the Ancient and Accepted 
 Egyptian Rite of Memphis 96°, and how many should 
 there be ? 
 
 Cond. — Not less than three — at least one candidate 
 and two substitutes — and by being clothed as Sub- 
 lime Masters, with cable-tows around their waists. 
 
 M. W. — Direct that that duty be performed. 
 
 Cotid. — Sir Knight Captain of the Guard you will 
 repair to the Reception Room, where you will find Sir 
 
 Knights 
 
 awaiting admission to this Degree 
 
 and when duly prepared, alarm the Chapter. 
 
 {Capt. Guard retires, and when he has prepared the 
 candidates, gives the alarm. !!! !!! !!!.) 
 
 Guard Tower. — Most Wise, an alarm ai the door of 
 our Chapter. 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Conductor, attend to the alarm, 
 and ascertain the cause. 
 
 Cond. — (opens door) Who comes here ? 
 
 Capt. Guard. — Three Neophytes, who have been 
 duly initiated Entered Apprentices, passed as Fellow 
 Grafts, raised to the sublime Degree of Master Ma- 
 sons, received as Discreet Masters, made Perfect 
 Masters, assisted as Sublime Masters at the obse- 
 quies of the Illustrious Dead, advanced through the 
 Degrees of Just Master, Master of the Temple, Mas- 
 
ROYAL ARCH OF ENOCH. 
 
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 ter Elect, Grand Master Elect, Sublime Master Elect, 
 and Master of Geometry, and now desire more Light 
 and Truth in Masonry, by being admitted to the 
 Sublime Degree of the Royal Arch. 
 
 Cond. — {To Neophytes.) Brothers, is this an act of 
 your own free will and accord ? 
 
 Neophytes. — It is. 
 
 Cond. — Sir Knight Captain of the Guard are these 
 Neophytes worthy and well qualified 1 
 
 Capt Guard. — They are. 
 
 Cond. — Duly and truly pi jared ? 
 
 Cap. Guard. — They are. 
 
 Cond. — Why do they aspire to this privilege ? 
 
 Capt. Guard. — That they may improve their minds, 
 and be the better enabled to disseminate Wisdom, 
 Virtue, and Truth. 
 
 Cond. — By what further right do they expect to be 
 admitted to this solemn Degree ? 
 
 Capt Guard. — By benefit of the Pass Words of 
 Sublime Master. 
 
 Co7id. — Give them. 
 
 Capt. Guard. — (65.) 
 
 Cond. — The Pass Words being right, and the Neo- 
 phytes in possession of these qualifications, I will in- 
 form the Most Wise of their request. 
 
 (Conductor shuts door and addresses M. W. ) 
 
 Cond. — Most Wise, the alarm was causedby three 
 Neophytes, who had been duly initiated Entered Ap- 
 prentices,passed as Fellow Graf ts,raised to the Sublime 
 Degree of Master Mason, received as Discreet Mas- 
 ters, made Perfect Masters, assisted as Sublime Mas- 
 ters at the obsequies of the Illustrious Dead, ad- 
 yanced through the Degrees of Just Master, Master 
 
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 ROYAL ARCH OF ENOCH. 
 
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 of the Temple, Master Elect, Grand Master Elect, 
 Sublime Master Elect, and Master of Geometry, and 
 now desire more Light and Tru^h in Masonry, by be- 
 ing admitted to the Sublime Degree of Royal Arch. 
 
 M. W. — Is this an act of their own free will and 
 accord ? 
 
 Gond. — It is, Most Wise. 
 
 M. W. — Are they worthy and well qualified 1 
 
 Cond. — They are. Most Wise. 
 
 M. W. — Duly and truly prepared. 
 
 Cond. — They are. Most Wise. 
 
 M, W. — Why do they aspire to this privilege. 
 
 Cond, — That they may improve their minds and be 
 the better enabled to disseminate Wisdom, Virtue, 
 and Truth. 
 
 M. W. — By what further right do they expect to 
 be admiteed to this solemn Degree 1 
 
 Cond. — By benefit of the Pass Words of a Sublime 
 Master. 
 
 M. W. — Give thorn. 
 
 Cond.—{m.) 
 
 M. W. — The Pass Words being right, and the Neo- 
 phytes in possession of these qualifications, it is my 
 order that they be admitted into this Royal Arch, in 
 Due and Ancient Form. 
 
 (Music plays. Conductor opens door^ and Capt. 
 Guard leads Neophytes^ three in 7iumhery into the 
 Chapter.) 
 
 Cond. — Brethren, upon being admitted into this 
 solemn Degree, you are received upon the sacred 
 Delta applied to your hearts, the three equal sides 
 of which are emblematical of the three attributes of 
 Tr S. A. 0. T. U. (around whose throne may we 
 
ROYAL ARCH OF ENOCH. 
 
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 hereafter encircle), Omniscience, Omnipotence, and 
 Omnipresence. 
 
 Orator. — Kneel, my brothers, and let us invoke a 
 blessing on our present undertaking. {All kiieel). 
 
 Almighty Father, who art the sole architect of the 
 Universe, at whose command the world burst forth 
 from chaos, and all created matter had its birth, look 
 down, we beseech Thee, with love upon these Thy 
 servants, and henceforth crown them with blessings 
 from Thine inexhaustible store. But above all, give 
 them grace to consider well their present undertak- 
 ing, that they may neither proceed therein lightly, 
 nor recede from it dishonorably, but pursue it stead- 
 ily, ever remembering the intention, which is the ac- 
 quisition of true wisdom and understanding, by 
 searching out the great and glorious works for pro- 
 moting Thy honor and glory for the benefit of the 
 human race, the prosperity of our An'^ient and Ac- 
 cepted Egyptian Rite of Memphis, and their own 
 eternal welfare ! Amen ! 
 
 Brethren, — So mote it be ! 
 
 M. TV. — Let the Neophytes approach the Orient. 
 (They are condvAited to the M. PF.) Brethren, we un- 
 derstand that you seek preferment in Masonry, by 
 being admitted to the Sublime Mysteries of the De- 
 gree of Royal or Sacred Arch ; before you can ad- 
 vance further, I must ask you if you will voluntarily 
 assume the strong and binding attestation which all 
 Knights Masons of this Sublime Degree have taken, 
 and sacredly abide by the same. 
 
 {Neophytes answer in the affirmative.) 
 
 M. TT— Let the Triangle be formed ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I 
 
 Neophytes. — We will. 
 
 M. W, — You will then advance to the Sacred Al- 
 tar of Free Masonry, and take the 
 
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 ROYAL ARCH OF ENOCH. 
 
 OBLIGATION. 
 
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 Each of yon say^ J, pronounce your 'names in full 
 
 and repeat after me, I, , swear, in 
 
 the presence of the Sublime Architect of the 
 Universe, and the brilliant Light of this Ancient 
 Chapter, on the Sacred Book of Laws, rever to 
 admit into this, or any other Chapter, u,ny per- 
 son for initiation or advancement, who is not a 
 Mason in good standing, and that I will not recog- 
 nise, or hold Masonic intercourse with any person 
 residing in this jurisdiction claiming to be of the 
 Ancient and Accepted Egyptian Rite of Memphis, 
 96*, unless he be recognised as such by the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary sitting in the Valley of Canada. 
 
 I promise and swear to maintain inviolably all the 
 Signs, Secrets, and Mysteries, that have been, or 
 shall hereafter be confided to me as such, in this or 
 any Chapter, Senate or Council of the Ancient and 
 Accepted Egyptian Rite of Memphis 96°. 
 
 I do furthermore most solemnly and sacredly swear 
 that I will not communicate the Lgst Word of a Ma- 
 son, except in the manner in which it shall be given 
 to me ; namely upon the Triple Triangle, and syl- 
 labled at low breath, to any person in or out of the 
 Chapter. 
 
 I swear to use every just and lawful means to 
 spread this Ancient and Accepted Pite of Memphis 
 96°, and bring within the folds of our banners good 
 and true Masons, and to propagate with zeal the sa* 
 cred morals and Divine truths which our sublime in- 
 stitution professes. 1 promise to exact no other con- 
 dition from the candidate admitted for initiation, 
 than probity and honor, without distinction of poli- 
 tics or country. > 
 
 To all of these points I solemnly and sincerely prom- 
 
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 ise and swear ; without reservation, and with full de- 
 termination to keep and perform the same with sin- 
 cerity and good will, upon my word and sacred honor 
 as a true Free Mason. So help me God, Amen. 
 
 M. W. — (To Neophyte.) In whom do you put your 
 trust ? 
 
 Neophytes. — In Jehovah. 
 
 M. W. — In the name of that Omnipotent Being, 
 arise, and may the memory of our Grand Hierophant 
 who was truly the most excellent of Masons, and who 
 parted with his life, sooner than betray his trust, 
 ever stimulate his successors to imitate his glorious 
 example, that the essence of virtue may enshrine 
 our beloved Rite, and when Death, the grand 
 leveller of all human greatness, hath drawn his sable 
 curtain around us ; when the last arrow of our mor- 
 tal enemy hath been despatched, and the bow of this 
 mighty conqueror broken by the arm of time ; when 
 the angel of the Lord declares that ** time shall be 
 no more,'' and when by this victory God hath sub- 
 dued all things to himself, then shall we receive the 
 reward of our virtue, by acquiring the possession of 
 an immortal inheritance in those Heavenly Mansions 
 veiled from mortal eye, where every secret of Ma- 
 sonry will be opened, never to be closed. Then may 
 the S. A. O. T, U., welcome us into His Celestial 
 Chapter, where Peace, Knowledge, and the Fulness 
 of all that is good, eternally reign ! 
 
 Knights. — So mote it be. 
 
 Brethren, in the Degrees of Discreet and Sublime 
 Master, the initials of the Shekinah were partly ex- 
 plained to you ; in this Degree, you will be further 
 enlightened, and their signihcance made manifest ; 
 six have been explained ; the remaining three, 
 (67) have not ; they are thus explained : (68.) 
 
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 ROYAL ARCH OF ENOCH. 
 
 In your progress it is possible that you will make 
 further discoveries ; you will in company with the 
 Knights Orator, Conductor,and Captain of the Guard, 
 repair to the Portico and thence into the Galleries, 
 there make researches, and bear up the result of your 
 labor. 
 
 Supply the brothers with crow, pick and spade — 
 necessary implements of labor. Now depart ; and 
 may the S. A. O. T. U., be with you ! 
 
 Orator, — 
 
 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide 
 my commandments with thee ; 
 
 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom,and ap- 
 ply thine heart to understanding ; 
 
 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, a id liftest up 
 thy voice for understanding ; 
 
 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her 
 as for hidden treasures, then shalt thou understand 
 the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God ; 
 
 For the Lord giveth wisdom ; out of His mouth 
 cometh knowledge and understanding. 
 
 {They noio arrive at the second apartment.) 
 
 Cond. — Let us remove these stones, 
 
 Capt. Guard. — Agreed. This stone gives a hollow 
 sound. Can you raise it. Brothers ? (They do so.) 
 
 Cond. — Let us carry up this stone, on whose side 
 are engraven figures to us unknown. 
 
 Capt. Guard — Agreed. {They return to E.) 
 
 Orator. — Canst thou, by searching, find out God ? 
 Canst thou find the Almighty to perfection ? He is 
 high as Heaven. What canst thou do ] He is low 
 as Hades. What canst thou know 1 
 
 Cond. — Most Wise, according to your instructions 
 we repaired to the spot designated by you, where we 
 
ROYAL ARCH OF ENOCH. 
 
 fir, 
 
 found this cubical stone having on its sides 11 ierogly- 
 phics to us unknown. 
 
 M. W. — Repair again to your labour ; your discov- 
 ery is of the greatest importance ; it is no less than 
 the aacred symbols of the Sacred or Royal Arch 
 Masons, which since the death of our Grand Hiero- 
 phant we were unable to make use of. Return and 
 make further search. (They do so.) 
 
 Orator. — O God, let thy work appear unto thy ser- 
 vants, and thy glory unto the children of men. 
 
 Let the beauty of the Lord be upon us, and estab- 
 lish the work of our hands, O Jehovah, establish thou 
 it. 
 
 (They arrive at the Arches.) 
 
 Gond. — Here is an immense vault ; which of you 
 will descend ? 
 
 Capt. Quard. — {For Neophyte.) I will. (Descends.) 
 Here is an Arch, on the Keystone of which is engraved 
 the word Jod. 
 
 Cond. — God is the Principle, the source of all things, 
 the great Supreme First Cause, the Universal Father. 
 Go on, Brother. 
 
 Capt. Guard. — I find here a second Arch and Key- 
 stone, having on its face the word Jaho. 
 
 Cond. — God is existence ; in Him we live and have 
 our being. Go on. 
 
 Capt, Guard. — Here is a third Arch and Keystone, 
 bearing on it the word Jah. 
 
 Cond, — God is eternal : without beginning and 
 without end ; unto Him, the past, the present, and 
 the future are one. Go on. 
 
 Capt. Guard. — {Speakiivg for Neophyte.) I am 
 fatigued ; let one of my companions descend. 
 
 Cond. — Agreed. (The second Neophute descends.) 
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 Capt Guard. — Here is a fourth Arch and Keystone, 
 bearing on it the word Ei.eial. 
 
 Coiid. — God is immortality ; He was, is, and ever 
 shall be, world without end. Go on. 
 
 Capt. Guard. —A fifth Arch and Keystone bears on 
 it the word Eliah. 
 
 Cond — Fortitude is from God ; His mercy and His 
 truth giveth the weight on one side and on the other, 
 and his judgments are perfect. Go on. 
 
 Capt. Guard. — A sixth Arch bears on it, Joheb. 
 
 Cond. — Toleration is from God ; the highest of His 
 creatures and the lowest, are but as one in His sight. 
 Go on, my Brother. 
 
 Capt. Guard. — I, too, am fatigued; let the other 
 companion descend. 
 
 Cowi. — Agreed. {The third Neophyte descends.) 
 
 Capt. Guard. — Here is a seventh Arch, and on its 
 Keystone is the word Adonaih. 
 
 Cond. — God is power ; He dvvelleth in all, with all, 
 and beyond all ; He is the centre, which hath no cir- 
 cumference ; He is the light which shines in every 
 direction, without measure or limit. Go on. 
 
 Capt.Guard. — The eiglith Arch bears on it, Elehan- 
 
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 Co^id— Mercy ; God is love ; His unbounded and 
 inexhaustible mercy is our trust and our hope, and 
 giveth joy throughout the Universe. Go on. 
 
 Capt. Guard. — A ninth Arch bears on its Keystone 
 the word Jobel. 
 
 Cond, — Joy ; God is wisdom ; He knoweth all things, 
 past, present, and future ; and there is no mystery 
 unknown to Him, for His understanding is the Arches 
 of Nature. Let us all descend. 
 
ROYAL ARCH OF ENOCH. 
 
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 {They do so ; and on seeing the Delta on the Pedestal^ 
 they give the Sign of Adoration, exclaiming J ah, Baal, 
 On and give the Token and Answer.) 
 
 Ccnd. — Let us bear up this Delta ; it is a counter- 
 part of that suspended in the Orient of the Temple, 
 and is of importance. (They return.) 
 
 Orator. — Mark the perfect man, and behold the up- 
 right ; for the end of that man is peace, for thus say- 
 eth the Lord. Mine eyes shall be upon the perfect 
 man. 
 
 M. W. — Companions, what is this — a Delta ? This 
 must be the Sacred Symbol of the Patriarch Enoch ; 
 your discovery is indeed important. 
 
 Orator. — Let us give thanks to the Lord who hath 
 given us the Treasures of Darkness, and the Hidden 
 Riches of Secret Places. 
 
 M. W. — ! ! ! To order, Sir Knig-.«3. 
 
 {All give the Signs of Admiration and Adoration.) 
 
 M. W. — {Interlaces the Deltas, making them form a 
 Six, Pointed Star.) Rejoice, companions, the Lost 
 Word is recovered ; here, on the intersecting Tri- 
 angles, our eyes are blessed v/ith the sight of that 
 Omnific Word, even as it was revealed to the Patri- 
 arch Enoch, before the flood. I will now, with the 
 assistance of my officers, and as the representative of 
 our Ancient Grand Hierophant Osiris, communicate 
 it to you ; but, before 1 do so, I must impress most 
 solemnly upon your mind, that it is a serious and 
 important trust, which you are sacredly to guard. 
 
 {Words that are given on the Triple Triangle, Y, 
 H. F. H.) 
 
 There are two Jewels belongiiig to this Degiee. 
 The intersecting Triangles forming a six pointed star, 
 with the mysterious characters, is a perfect represen- 
 tation of the Signet of our Ancient Grand Hierophant, 
 
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 ROYAL ARCH OF ENOCH. 
 
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 which for ages has been the subject of profound ven- 
 eration among the nations of the East. 
 
 The Intersecting Deltas are emblematic of Fire and 
 Water ; Prayer and Remission ; Creation and Re- 
 demption ; Life and Death ; and Resurrection and 
 Judgment ; and denote that the Mason who is worthy 
 of this Sacred Degree, should fulfil his duty to God 
 and to man ; and till with justice, truth and honor, 
 his place in creation, wherein T. S. A. O. T, U. has 
 been pleased to place him. 
 
 The sacred Jewel is a representation of the Hiero- 
 glyphics upon one side of the Cubical Stone, which 
 you and your companions discovered, closing the 
 aperture to the sacked vault, and is the particular 
 mark of this Degree. It is the Triple Tau, a figure 
 of five liuos thus (69), as T. upon H., it is symbol- 
 ical of the Union between the Father and the Child, 
 the letter H. representing Jehovah, the Father. 
 Again, the T. H. is explained as being a mark which 
 designates those who know and worship the true 
 Name of God. 
 
 Among the Egyptian Brethren it was named Nilo- 
 meter, and was used to measure the height of the 
 waters of the Nile and their annual overflowing. 
 
 You also perceived upon the Cubical Stone certain 
 other Hieroglyphics, which are used as a means of 
 secret correspondence between Masons of this Degree, 
 and are thus explained : 
 
 (70) 
 
 My BretJiren, now you are truly Master Masons, 
 and in full possession of those secrets, and the Word 
 of a Master Mason, which was lost to the Craft by 
 the untimely death of him who was the personifica- 
 tion of Truth and Integrity. I will also instruct you 
 in the manner of working yourselves into a body of 
 
ROYAL ARCH OF KNOCH. 
 
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 Master Masons in Foreign countries, which varies 
 from our mode, for though Masonry is universal, and 
 has but one object, it differs in details in divers coun- 
 tries of the world. 
 
 (71) 
 You see Brothers that in our Chapters, Senates 
 and Councils the true Masonic Light and History is 
 explained ; leading step by step to Truth, Light, and 
 Knowledge. Go, salute the Sir Knights Junior and 
 Senior Wardens, and satisfy them that you are in pos- 
 session of the secrets of a Sacred or Royal Arch Ma- 
 son. (This is done.) 
 
 M. W. — Let the Neophyte approach the altar. To 
 Order Sir Knights ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Captain of the Guard, 
 make the usual proclamation. 
 
 Gapt. Guard.— T. T. G. O. T. S. A. O. T. U., un- 
 der the auspices of the Sovereign Sanctuary of the 
 Ancient and Accepted Egyptian Rite of Memphis 9G° 
 sitting in the Valley of Canada, I proclaim Brother 
 admitted a Royal Arch Mason, and a mem- 
 ber of the Degree of the Royal Arch of Enoch. 
 
 M. h .—Together, Sir Knights. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 
 
 You will now listen to the Knight Orator. ! 
 
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 HISTORY. 
 
 Orator. — Brother, the Anticiuo Legends of Ma- 
 sonry, which date back forty centuries, have de- 
 scended io us fortified by unquestionable authenti- 
 city, through the Patriarchs of our Ancient Rite, 
 Hierophants and Priests of Egypt, that land of mys- 
 tery, of science, and of practical, operative Masonry, 
 where to this day wonders of Masonic Art, still tow- 
 ering to Heaven their gigantic heads, as incontrover- 
 
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 ROYAL ARCH OF ENOCH. 
 
 tible proofs of the antiquity of our Order. We are 
 told that the Patriarch Enoch was born in the year 
 of the world six hundred and twenty- two, that he 
 lived three hundred and sixty-five years, and that he 
 walked with God, and that he was not ; for God took 
 him. We are also informed that Enoch, filled with 
 the love and fear of T. S. A. O. T. U. , strove to di- 
 rect the minds of men in the paths of honor, truth 
 and wisdom, but in vain ; for the wickedness of man 
 was great in the earth, and every imagination of 
 the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 
 Enoch overwhelmed with grief on account of the wick- 
 edness of mankind, supplicated God to bring them 
 into the paths of Light and Truth, that they might 
 know, fear and love the Holy Name of Deity. 
 
 While thus pondering how to rescue the human 
 race from their sins and the punishment due to their 
 crimes, he had a vision that the Deity in visible 
 shape appeared unto him, saying, *' Enoch, thou hast 
 long yearned to know my true name ; arise, follow 
 me, and it shall be revealed to you ! " Then it ap- 
 peared to Enoch as if he was taken up on the wings 
 of the winds, and in an instant transported to the 
 base of a mountain of the form of a Delta whose top 
 was hid in the Heavens, and appeared to reach the 
 stars. There he perceived amidst the clouds, in let- 
 ters of brilliant light, the Mysterious, Omnific Word, 
 whose pronunciation was then and there made known 
 to him. Sud denly he found himself descending per- 
 pendicularly into the bowels of the earth, passing 
 through nine subterranean apartments, each roofed 
 with an arch, the apex of each forming a keystone, 
 having inscribed on it mysterious characters, emble- 
 matic of nine names or attributes, by which Deity 
 was known to our ancient Brethren. 
 
 In the ninth and lowest arch he perceived a pedes- 
 tal of marble, on which was a triangular plate of gold, 
 
EOYAL AUCH OF ENOCH. 
 
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 'ear 
 
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 surrounded by rays of brilliant light, on which was 
 engraven the same Mysterious, Omnific name revealed 
 to him on the mountain. Upon awakening, Enoch 
 accepted his vision as an inspiration from Heaven, 
 and travelled in search of the mountain he saw in his 
 vision. Way-worn and weary, he rested in a strange 
 land now called Arabia, then already populous with 
 the descendants of Adam. With the assistance of 
 his son Methuselah and a good and wise man, a 
 Hierophant of the land, he constructed in the 
 bowels of the earth nine apartments, each roofed with 
 an arch, and having a keystone with mysterious 
 characters upon it, even as he beheld them in his 
 vision. 
 
 This labor being completed, he made two deltas of 
 purest gold, engraving upon each the mysterious 
 characters. One of the deltas he placed upon a pe- 
 destal of marble, which he erected in the deepest 
 arch, as had been shown in his dream — the other he 
 retained. The Patriarch Enoch to insure the sa- 
 credness of the Golden Delta thus deposited in the 
 ninth arch required and each took a solemn oath not 
 to reveal its [location to any one in the world or to 
 re-enter it except in the presence of the other two. 
 
 Having accomplished this labor, he closed the 
 aperture at the top with a square stone, having en- 
 graved on its sides the hieroglyphics which you have 
 this day had interpreted to you. 
 
 That the knowledge of this sacred spot and the 
 treasure it contained might survive the flood, which 
 Enoch knew would soon overwhelm the world in one 
 vast sea of ruin, he raised two columns on the hill — 
 one of brass to resist water, the other of granite to 
 withstand fire. On the column of granite he in- 
 scribed a description of the subterranean arches, on 
 the other the rudiments of the arts and sciences, 
 
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72 
 
 EOYAL ARCH OF ENOCH. 
 
 The column of granite was swept into a shapeless 
 mass by the flood, but that of brass stood firm for 
 ages after the Deluge. 
 
 Shortly before his translation Enoch gave to his 
 Son Methuselah the Delta, with strict charge to give 
 it to his grandson Noah ; this was accomplished ac- 
 cording to his desire. In the year of the world 1656 
 Noah entered the Ark, with his three sons, and, with 
 their families, were, by Divine will, preserved from 
 the deluge that destroyed the rest of the human 
 race. 
 
 About the year 2188, before Christ, Mizraim, the 
 grandson of Ham, led Colonies into Egypt, and laid 
 the foundation of the Kingdom of Egypt, which 
 lasted 1,663 years. Mizraim carried with him the 
 sacred Delta of the Patriarch Enoch, which he con- 
 fided to the care of the Hierophants, who deposited 
 it in the Holy Chamber of one of their Temples. 
 
 After the lapse of centuries, when building a 
 Temple in Memphis in honor of Isis, the workmen 
 discovered in quarrying for the material a rock -cut 
 subterranean gallery having nine arches and in which 
 was found a delta corresponding to the one delivered 
 by Mizraim to the care of the Hierophants. Where- 
 upon orders were given to have similar chambers 
 constructed in connection with the Temple of Isis 
 then in process of erection, and in due time comple- 
 ted, and the golden delta found in the rock-cut gal- 
 lery transferred to the Temple at Memphis near the 
 great pyramid, thus fulfilling the vision of the Patri- 
 arch Enoch of being at the base of a r^ountain in the 
 form of a delta and then descending into the bowels 
 of the earth and into a subterreanean apartment con- 
 taining nine arches. 
 
 From the time of Enoch the true pronunciation of 
 the Sacred Name remained unknown, until the Al- 
 
ROYAL ARCH OF ENOCH. 
 
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 less 
 for 
 
 mighty was pleased to reveal it to the prophet Moses, 
 when he commanded him to go unto Pharoah, and 
 cause him to send forth the children of Israel out of 
 bondage, saying unto him : 
 
 **I have surely seen the affliction of my people 
 which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry, by rea- 
 son of their task-masters — for I know their sorrows. 
 
 *' And I have come down to deliver them out of 
 the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them out of 
 that land unto a good land and large — unto a land 
 flowing with milk a^id honey ; unto to the place of 
 Canaanites, and the ilittites, and the Amorites, and 
 the Perrizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites. 
 
 ** Come now, therefore, and I will send thee unto 
 Pharaoh, that thou may est bring forth my people, 
 the children of Israel, out of Egypt. 
 
 ** And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM ; 
 and he said ; Thus shalt thou say unto the children 
 of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you." 
 
 CLOSING. 
 
 Is the same as opening, except it is declared 
 closed with form by the Most Wise. 
 
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 THE SECRET YAULT. 
 
 THE FOURTEENTH DEGREE 
 
 OF THE 
 
 ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED 
 
 Egyptian Rite of Memphis, 96^ 
 
 TO OPEN. 
 
 M.lV.— \l\ ! ! ! ! ! ! Sir Knight Senior War- 
 den ! what is your duty in this Secret Vault ? 
 
 S. W. — Most Wise, it is to protect our mj'^steries 
 against the intrusions of the profane. 
 
 3f . W. — Have you taken measures to that eflfect ? 
 
 8. W. — The Sentinel is at his post, and we are in 
 security. 
 
 M. W. — Since it is so, satisfy yourself that all 
 present are Knights of the Secret Vault. 
 
 S. ^r.— Sir Knights of the South Valley, to order ! ! •' 
 
 (All in the South rise.) * 
 
 J. W. — Sir Knights in the North Valley, to order ! ! ! 
 
 {All in the North rise.) 
 
THE SECRET VAULT. 
 
 75 
 
 8, W. — Sir Knight Conductor ! you will receive 
 the Covered Word of the Secret Vault, from the 
 Knights in the South, and give it to me. 
 
 J. W. — Sir Knight Captain of the Guard ! you will 
 receive the Covered Word of the Secret Vanlt from 
 the Knights in the North, and give it to me. 
 
 [Covered Word given on the Jive points of felloivship 
 (72).] 
 Pass Words of the Arches. (73) 
 
 (This is done, and reported to the Most Wise^ as fol- 
 lows :) 
 
 S. W. — Most Wise, all in the South have given the 
 Pass Word. 
 
 J*. W. — Most Wise, all in the Norti '•ve given 
 the Pass Word. 
 
 M, PT.— 'Tis well, Sir Knight Senior Warden ! a^-e 
 you a Knight of the Secret Vault ? 
 
 S. W. — The Signet of our Ancient Grand Hiero- 
 phant has been made known to me. 
 
 M. ^.— What is that Signet ? 
 
 S, W. — The Interlaced Deltas, forming a six-pointed 
 star, with the mysterious characters engraved thereon. 
 
 M, W, — What do these characters express 1 
 
 S. W. — The Lost Word of a Master Mason. 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knights Senior and Junior Wardens ! 
 inform the Sir Knights in your respective Valleys 
 
 that I am about to open Chapter, No. — , on 
 
 the Fourteenth Degree of Masonry, for the diffusion 
 of Light and Truth. 
 
 S. fF.— Sir Knights in the South Valley ! take 
 
 notice that the Most Wise is about to open — 
 
 Chapter, No. ~, on the Fourteenth Degree of Masonry, 
 for the diffusion of Light and Truth. 
 
 
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 J, >F.— Sir Knights of the North Valley ! take 
 
 notice that the Most Wise is about to open 
 
 Chapter, No. — , on the Fourteenth Degree of 
 Masonry, for the diffusion of Light and Truth. 
 
 M. W. — To order, Sir Knights ! Observe the 
 Orient, and attend to giving the Signs. {The Signs 
 are then given, after which the M. W. proceeds as fol- 
 lo'ifs.) Accordingly in the name of the S.A.O.T.U. , 
 and under the auspices of the Sovereign Sanctuary, I 
 declpr'^ Chapter, No. — , opened on the Four- 
 teenth Degree of Masonry, in Due and Ancient Form. 
 Sir Knight Orator, attend to the Altar, and display 
 the Sacred Book of Laws ! 
 
 Sir Knight Guard of the Tower, inform the Sir 
 Knight Sentinel, and if there be any visiting Sir 
 Knights, invite them to enter. 
 
 RECEPTION. 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Captain of the Guard, you 
 will ascertain if any candidates are in waiting, and 
 for what Degrees. 
 
 {Capt, Guard goes to the door^ receives the answer^ 
 and reports to the Most Wise as in the Fourth Degree.) 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Conductor ! how should a 
 Neophyte be prepared to receive the Degree of the 
 Secret Vault ? 
 
 Cond. — As a Knight of the Royal Arch. 
 
 M. W, — Direct that that duty be performed. 
 
 Cond. — Sir Knight Captain of the Guard by com- 
 mand of the Most Wise, yoii will repair to the Re- 
 ception Room, where you will find Sir Knight , 
 
 in waiting for this Degree, and when duly prepared, 
 ftUrm the Chapter. 
 
THE SECllET VAULT. 
 
 77 
 
 {The Captain of the Guard retiresy clofhun tin- Neo- 
 phyte and gives the alarm ! ! I ! ! ! ! ! !) 
 
 Guard Tower. — Most Wise, an alarm at the door 
 of our Chapter. 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Conductor, attend to the alarm, 
 and ascertain the cause. 
 
 Cond. — {Opens the door.) Who comes here. 
 
 Capt. Guard. — A Neophyte, who has been duly in- 
 itiated an Entered Apprentice, passed as Fellow 
 Craft, raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason, 
 received as Discreet Master, made a Perfect Master, 
 assisted, as Sublime Master, at the obsequies of the 
 Illustrious Dead, advanced to the Degrees ot Just 
 Master, Master of the Temple, Master Elect, Grand 
 Master Elect, Sublime Master Elect, Master of Geo- 
 metry, has descended through the Nine Arches into 
 the bowels of the earth, and discovered the Delta of 
 Enoch, by means of which the Lost Word of a Master 
 Mason was brought to light, and now desires more 
 light and truth in Masonry by being created a Knight 
 of the Secret Vault. 
 
 Cond. — {To Neophyte.) Is this an act of your own 
 free will and accord ? 
 
 Neophyte. — It is. 
 
 Cond. — Sir Knight Captain of the Guard is the 
 Neophyte worthy and well qualitied. 
 
 Capt. GuL \ — He is. 
 
 Cond.— Duly and truly prepared i 
 
 Capt. Guard. — He is. 
 
 Cond. — Why does he aspire to this privilege. 
 
 Capt. Guard. — That he may improve himself in the 
 knowledge of Masonry, and be the better enabled to 
 disseminate Wisdom, Virtue and Truth. 
 
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 THE SECRET VAULT. 
 
 Co7id. — By what right does he expect to receive 
 this Degree I 
 
 Capt. Guard. — By benefit of the Sacred Word of a 
 Knight of the Royal Arch. 
 
 Coiid. — (To Neophyte.) Give it to me. 
 
 Neophyte. — [Gives Word outside the door on Triple 
 Triangle (74).] 
 
 Cond. — The Word being right, and the Neophyte 
 in possession of these necessary qualifications, I will 
 inform the Most Wise of his request. 
 
 {Cond. shuts the door^ and addresses the Most Wise.) 
 — Most Wise, the alarm was caused by a Neophyte, 
 who has been duly initiated an Entered Apprentice, 
 passed as Fellow Craft, raised to the sublime Degree 
 of Master Mason, received as Discreet Master, made 
 a Perfect Master, assisted as Sublime Master at the 
 obsequies of the Illustrious Dead, advanced to the 
 Degrees of Just Master, Master of the Temple, Master 
 Elect, Grand Master Elect, Sublime Master Elect, 
 Master of Geometry, has descended through the nine 
 Arches into the bowels of the earth, r.nd discovered 
 the Sacred Delta of Enoch, by means of which the 
 Lost Word of a Master Mason was brought to light, 
 and now desires more light and truth in Masonry by 
 being created a Knight of the Secret ^ault. 
 
 M. W. — Is this an act of his own free will and 
 accord 1 
 
 Cond. — It is. Most Wise. 
 
 M. W. — Is he worthy and well qualified ? 
 
 Cond. — He is. Most Wise. 
 
 M. W. — Is he duly and truly prepared ? 
 
 Cond. — He is, Most Wise. 
 
 Mo W. — Why does he aspire to this privilege ? 
 
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 Cond. — That he may iniprovo in the knowledge of 
 Masonry, and be the better enabled to disseminate 
 Wisdom, Virtue, and Truth. 
 
 M. W. — By what right does he expect to receive 
 this Degree ? 
 
 Cond. — By benefit of the Sacred Word of a Knight 
 of the Royal Arch, which he has given. 
 
 M. W. — He having given the Word, and being in 
 possession of these qualifications, it is my order that 
 he be admitted into this Secret Vault, in Due and 
 Ancient Form. 
 
 {Music plays. Conductor opens door. Capt. Guard 
 leads Neophyte into the Chapter and places him between 
 the Columns.) 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Captain of the Guard, whom 
 do you conduct I 
 
 Capt. Guard. — A Kniglit of the Boyal Arch, who 
 desires more light and truth. 
 
 M. W. — (To Neophyte.) Are you an Entered Ap- 
 prentice ? 
 
 Neophyte. — I am. 
 
 M. W. — Give the Sign and Word to the Junior 
 Warden. 
 
 M. W. — Are you a Fellow Craft ? 
 
 Neophyte. — I am. 
 
 M. IF.— Give the Sign and Word to the Senior 
 Warden. 
 
 M. W. — Are you a Master Mason 1 
 
 Neophyte. — I am. 
 
 M. FT.— Give the Grip, Sign, and Word to the 
 Junior Warden. 
 
 (Neophyte gives them^ and the Capt. Guards each timCf 
 whispers in his ear, '* Louder,'^ till he pronounces the 
 Real Word, ivhen all rush on him with swords.) 
 
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 M. W. — What have you done ? You allright us, 
 my Brother, by speaking the Word so loud. We are 
 always to punish the indiscreet who speak the Word 
 so loud, for fear the profane should hear it ; but as 
 you did it indiscreetly with good intent, we forgive 
 you. Are you a Discreet Master ? 
 
 Capt, Guard. — {Aiiswerinq for the Neophyte.) I have 
 with the brethren shed tears at the grave of our Grand 
 Hierophant. 
 
 M, TT.— Give the sign and word to the Sir^Knight 
 Senior Warden. 
 
 Neophyte gives the sign by (75) 
 
 S. W. — Answers by (76) 
 
 Neophyte.— {J^i) 
 
 S. fr.-(78) 
 
 M. W. — Are you a sublime Mason. 
 
 C of 0. — {Aiiswerimj for Neophyte)! have assis- 
 ted at the obsequies of the Illustrious Dead. 
 
 M V. — Give the Sign to tlie Sir Knight Junior 
 V^ai di). 
 
 Neophyte— (7^)) 
 
 M. W. — Are you a Past Master \ 
 
 Neophyte. — I am. 
 
 M. W, — Give the sign. 
 
 Neophyte.— (SO) 
 
 M. W. — Are you -^ Master of the Temple \ 
 
 Neophyte. — I am. 
 
 M.. W. — Give the sign. 
 
 Neophyte. — (81) 
 
 M. W. — Are you a Master Elect. 
 
 Neophyte. — I am. * 
 
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 Neophyte. ~(82) 
 
 M. W. — Are you a Grand Master Elect ? 
 
 Neophyte. — I am. 
 
 M. W. — Give the sign. 
 
 Neophyte.— {S'S) 
 
 M. W. — Are you a Sublime Master Elect ? 
 
 Neophyte. — I am. 
 
 M. Tf^.— Give l.he sign. 
 
 Neophyte. — (84) 
 
 M. W. — Are you a Master of Geometry I 
 
 Neophyte. — I am. 
 
 M. W — Give the sign. 
 
 Neophyte. — (85) 
 
 M. W. — Are you a Knight of the Royal Arch. 
 
 C. of G. (answering for Neophyte.) I have des- 
 cended through the Nine Arches into the bowels of 
 the earth, where I discovered the JSacred Delta of 
 Enoch, by means of which the Lost Word of a Mas- 
 ter Mason was brought to light. 
 
 M. W. — Give the Sign and Lost Word to the Sir 
 Knight Senior Warden. (86) 
 
 M. W. — We are i)leased with your proficiency in 
 the Ancient and Accepted Egyptian Kite of Mem- 
 phis 96° ; retire my brother, and in due time you 
 shall receive that which you are in search of. 
 
 {Neophyte is led out by the Capt. of the Guard.) 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knights, do you consent that the Sir 
 Knight be admitted to this Degree I 
 
 {They consent ^ by the Sign of the Secret Vault ^ which 
 is the Master MasoiCs Petud Sign given three times.) 
 
 M. W. —Sir Knights you will take your stations at 
 the Nine Arches. 
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 THE SECRET VAULT. 
 
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 {Senior Warden (joes to the first Arch. Junior 
 Warden goes to the second Arch. Capt. of Guards as 
 soon as he enters y goes to the third Arch.) 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Conductor,admit the Neophyte. 
 
 Cond. opens the door saying : It is the order of the 
 Most Wise that the Neophyte be admitted to this Se- 
 cret Vault. 
 
 (The Neophyte is brought in hoodwinked.) 
 
 Cond. — Let us advance through the Arches. 
 
 S. W. — Who comes here ? 
 
 Cond. — A Knight of the Royal Arch, who desires 
 more light and truth in Masonry, by being created a 
 Knight of the Secret Vault. 
 
 S. W. — Give me the name of the first Arch. 
 
 Co/ic?.— (87) 
 
 >8i. W. — What does it mean ? 
 
 Cond. — First Principle, Unity or Beginning. (Gives 
 Entered Apprentice Sign. ) 
 
 S. W. — Pass on to the second Arch. 
 
 J. W. — Who comes here ? 
 
 Cond. — A Knight of the Royal Arch, etc. 
 
 J, W. — Give me the name of the second Arch. 
 
 Cond. -~(8S) 
 
 J. W. — What does it mean ? 
 
 Cont/. -^Existence. (Gives Fellow CrafCs Sign.) 
 
 J. W, — Pass on to the third Arch. 
 
 Capt. Guard. — Who comes here i 
 
 Cond. — A Knight of the Royal Arch, etc. 
 
 Capt. Guard. — Give mo the name of the third 
 Arch. 
 
 Cond. --(89) 
 
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THE SECRET VAULT. 
 
 83 
 
 Capt. Guard. — What does it mean? 
 
 Cond. — God. {Gives Master Mason^s Sign.) 
 
 Capt. Guard. — Pass on to the fourth Arch. 
 
 Orator. — Oh Lord God, behold Thou hast made 
 the Heaven and the Earth, by Thy great power. 
 Thou showest loving kindness unto thousands, 
 and recompenseth the iniquity of the father 
 into the bosom of their children after them ; The 
 Great, the Mighty God ; the Lord of Hosts is His 
 name ; Great in Counsel, and Mighty in Work ; for 
 Thine eyes are upon all the ways of the sons of men; 
 to give every one according to his ways and accord- 
 ing to the fruit of his doings. Which has set signs 
 and wonders in the land of Egypt, even unto this 
 day. 
 
 H. S. W. — {At Fourth Arch^ v^herehehad gone dur- 
 iny the above.) Who comes here i 
 
 Cond. — A Knight of the Koyal Arch, etc. 
 
 S. W. — Give me the name of the fourth Arch. 
 
 CoH(/.— (90) 
 
 S. W. —What does it mean ? 
 
 Cond. — Immortality. {Gives Sublime Master's Sign. ) 
 
 S. W. -Pass on. 
 
 J, W. — {At fifth Arch) Who comes here ? 
 
 Cond. — A Knight of the Royal Arch, etc. 
 
 J. fF.— Give me the name of the Fifth Arch. 
 
 Cond.—{dl) 
 
 J. W. — What does it mean ? 
 
 Cond. — Fortitude. {Gives Sign of Admiration.) 
 
 J. W. — Pass on. 
 
 Ca\}t. Guard. — {At Sixth Arch.) Who comes here ? 
 
 Cond, — A Knight of the Royal Arch, etc. 
 
 
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 THE SECRET VAULT. 
 
 Gapt Guard. — Give me the name of the Sixth Arch. 
 
 Cond.—(d2) 
 
 Capt. Guard. — What does it mean ? 
 
 Ootid, Toleration. (Gives Sign of Adoration.) 
 
 Capt. Guard. — Pass on. 
 
 S. W. — (At the seventh Arch,) Who comes here? 
 
 Gond. — A Knight of the Royal Arch, etc. 
 
 5. W. — Give me the name of the seventii Arch. 
 Cond.— (93) 
 
 /S. W. — What does it mean ? 
 Gond. — Lord, or Power. 
 
 6. W. — Paas on. 
 
 ,7. W. — {At eighth Arch.) Who comes here ? 
 
 Gond. — A Knight of the Royal" Arch, etc. 
 
 J. W. — Give me the name of the eighth arch. 
 
 Cond.—{U) 
 
 J. W. — What does it mean \ 
 
 Gond. — Mercy. 
 
 J. W. — Pass on. 
 
 Gapt, Guard. — {At ninth Arch.) Who come here ? 
 
 Gond. — A Knight of the Royal Arch, etc. 
 
 Gapt. Guard, — Give me the name of the ninth Arch. 
 
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 Capt. Guard, — What does it mean ? 
 
 Gond. — Joy. 
 
 Capt. Guard. — Pass on. 
 
 Gond, — Having given the necessary Words, I will 
 now demand admittance for you within the Secret 
 Vault. 
 
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THE SECRET VAULT. 
 
 85 
 
 M. W. — Who approaches this Secret Vault ? 
 
 Cond. — A Knight of the Royal Arch, who having 
 passed through the preceding Degrees, and given the 
 necessary Words of the nine Arches, desires further 
 light and truth in Masonry, by receiving the Degree 
 of Secret Vault. 
 
 M, W. — Admit him. {This is done.) Sir Knight, 
 before advancing further, it is necessary that you 
 assume the obligation which all Knights of the Secret 
 Vault have done before you, and 1 reiterate the as- 
 surance given you in the previous Degrees, that there 
 is nothing contained in it that will conflict with your 
 duties to God, your family, or your country. Will 
 you proceed ? 
 
 Neophyte. — That is my desire. 
 
 M. W.—To Order, Sir Knights ! Let the triangle 
 be formed. 
 
 M, W — (Say J, pronounce your name in full and 
 repeat after me.) 
 
 OB LIGATION. 
 
 I, , swear that I will not unlawfully re- 
 veal any of the mysteries of this Degree of Secret 
 Vault, to any person, unless I know him to be a 
 Knight of the Secret Vault, or within the body of a 
 Chapter of this jurisdiction. 
 
 I do furthermore swear that I will never take up 
 arms against my country, or enter — either directly 
 or indirectly — into any conspiracy or cabal against 
 the same. 
 
 I promise an equal regard for my brethren of this 
 Royal Degree, without distinction of riches or poverty, 
 noble or ignoble birth, and to give no other prefer- 
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 THE SECRET VAULT. 
 
 "will never refuse to acknowledge a brother, who is a 
 good man, in any situation, country or condition in 
 which he may be placed ; to support him if he is in 
 want, if I can do it without injury to my family. 
 
 I promise to visit my brethren in sickness, and 
 help and assist them with my counsel, with my purse, 
 and with my arm ; to give them consolation and as- 
 sistance, whether in affliction or pain, and in the 
 common vicissitudes of life. 
 
 I furthermore here repeat my Master Mason's Obli- 
 gation, and swear that 1 will not lie with my brother's 
 wife, nor dishonor his mother, sister, daughter, nor 
 any female member of his family, knowing them to bo 
 su^h. 
 
 To all these points I do most solemnly and sincerely 
 promise and swear, without any hesitation, mental 
 reservation, or self-evasion of mind in me whatever, 
 under no less a penalty than that of a Master Mason's 
 three times inflicted. Amen. 
 
 M. W. — Arise, Sir Knight, and proceed on your 
 journey. 
 
 {A great noise is heard. ) 
 
 M. W. — Why this confusion ? 
 
 S, W, — Most Wise, the Profane have broken down 
 the walls of the City, slain our young men, and old 
 men, seized upon our women, and have polluted the 
 Holy Temple of the Lord ; and we fear they will 
 penetrate this Secret Vault, and carry off our Sacred 
 Delta. 
 
 M, W. — (To Neophyte.) Will you risk your life to 
 protect the Secrets and Treasures you have been en- 
 trusted with ? 
 
 (Neophyte answers. He is then hoodwinked.) 
 
 M. W, — Arise, Priests of the Temple ; let not the 
 
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 l*rofane desecrate this holy place, nor enter within 
 the Temple. 
 
 {Noise is heard again. ) 
 
 M. W. — Who will guard this Secret Vault and the 
 Sacred Delta ? 
 
 Ca'pt. Guard. — (For Neoplnfte.) I will. 
 
 M, W, — Then remain and do so, whilst we endea- 
 vour to punish those who desecrate the Temple of 
 the Most High. 
 
 (Noise is heard again. The Neophyte is left alone 
 with the Captain of the Guard.) 
 
 8. W, — (Approaches Neophyte.) Where is the 
 Sacred Delta concealed 1 Give it lo us ! 
 
 Capt. Guard. — (For Neophyte.) I will not betray 
 the trust reposed in me. 
 
 S. TV. — Then you shall die, and your companions 
 we will carry into captivity. Give up the Delta ! 
 
 Capt. Gnard. — (For Neophyte.) I prefer death to 
 a violation of honor. 
 
 S. W. — Then die! (He is knocked doirn u ith the 
 Setting RIaul.) 
 
 (They leave Neophyte. 3i. W. and others retnrn to 
 him. ) * 
 
 M. W. — What is this ! Our companion slain ! He, 
 like our Ancient Grand Hierophant has lost his life 
 in defence of Honor. Bear hence the body of our 
 Brother. 
 
 (Re is taken outside of Arches on a Bier^ and put in 
 tlie West. 
 
 M. W. — Let the Neophyte approach the Orient. 
 
 (The Neophyte advances to the Orient.) 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight and Brother, the Degree of 
 Secret Vault is founded on events connected with the 
 
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 THE SECRET VAULT. 
 
 death of Our Ancient Grand Hierophant Osiris, and 
 the temporary triumph of Typhon, the Prince of the 
 Profane, and during which the people were thrown 
 into the bondage of Darkness and Superstition. After 
 the destruction of the Holy Temple of Truth, some 
 of the Knights of the Secret Vault bethought them 
 of the Sacred Delta. Upon repairing in the dead 
 hour of night to the ruins of the Temple, they found 
 that 1-he way which led down to the vault had not 
 been discovered, nor the slab of stone which covered 
 it dis^- rbed ; but upon it they found the dead body 
 of Anubis, the faithful companion of the Grand 
 Hierophant. He had been entrusted with the cus- 
 tody of the Secret Vault, and rather than betray his 
 trust had sacrificed his life. They then placed the 
 body of Anubis beside the Cube Stone and having 
 performed the rites of sepulture over the inanimate 
 remains of the faithful Knight, they covered the 
 opening of the vault with rubbish, and it was re- 
 solved never again to write the Ineffable Name till 
 the false and treacherous Prince of the Profane was 
 overthrown, but to substitute the word which I will 
 confide to you with the Sign and Grip. 
 
 Sign. — Master Mason's Penal Sign three times. 
 
 * Covered Word, — (96). 
 
 Gnp.—(97). 
 
 Sacred Word,— (98). 
 
 M. W. — You will salute the Sir Knights Junior and 
 Senior Wardens. (This is done.) 
 
 M. W. — Let the Neophyte approach the Altar. To 
 Order, Sir Knights ! Captain of the Guard, make 
 the usual proclamation. 
 
 Capt. of Guard.— T. T. G. O. T. S. A. O. T. U., 
 under the auspices of the Sovereign Sanctuary of the 
 Ancient and Accepted Egyptian Rite of Memphis 90*^, 
 
THE SECRET VAULT. 
 
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 I proclaim Brother admitted a member of the 
 
 Degree of Secret Vault. 
 
 M, .—Together, Sir Knights ! {Battery ! ! !—! ! ! 
 
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 You will now listen to the Sir Knight Orator ! 
 
 HISTORY. 
 
 Orator. — Sir Knight, the Ancient and Accepted 
 Egyptian Rite of Memphis taught the Patriarchs of 
 antiquity to render homage to T. S. A. O. T. U. It 
 has for its basis the belief in the existence of God, 
 and the immortality of the soul ; and for its aim the 
 practice of benevolence and virtue. 
 
 It is the fraternal chain that links the brethren to- 
 gether in the bonds of Faith in God ; of Charity, 
 which extendeth beyond the grave : and of Hope in 
 a glorious immortality in the hereafter. 
 
 These Degrees are founded on a knowledge, belief 
 and adoration of the Sacred Word or name of God, 
 which is the foundation of every branch of Masonry. 
 
 In the beginning was the word , and the word was 
 with God, and the word was God. 
 
 The ancient Patriarchs and Hierophants recognised 
 a number of mysterious or cabalistic names by which 
 they expressed the attributes of Deity, namely ; 
 Three names of three letters each, J ah, Bel, and 
 AuN, more generally called On ; three names of five 
 letters each, Eliah, Joheb, and Jobel ; three names 
 of seven letters each, Shaddai, AdonaiHj and Jaki- 
 NAi ; and three names of nine letters each, Jehabu- 
 LUM, Elehannan, and ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 1! These letters 
 being combined give the number of signs, and are 
 thus explained : 3x3=9, 3x5=15, 3x7^21,3x9=27. 
 
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 Then adding 9, 15, 21, and 27, the amount is seventy- 
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 the knowledge of which imparted to the possessor 
 magical powers. 
 
 You are already acquainted with the fact that the 
 true pronunciation of the name of God was revealed 
 to Enoch, and that he engraved the letters compos- 
 ing that name on a triangular plate of gold. The 
 name was represented by the four Hebrew conson- 
 ants. The vowel sounds of this language being repre- 
 sented by points placed above the consonants com- 
 posing the mysterious word, at difTerent ages received 
 different pronunciations. Hence, though the method 
 of writing this word remained uniform, its pronunci- 
 ation underwent many changes. These changes con- 
 stitute what are termed the different ages of Masonry. 
 These are the three ages of Masonry, and are thus 
 estimated. After the death of Enoch the Ineffable 
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 to Enoch, Jacob and Moses, and on that account are 
 not named in this enumeration. The perfect number 
 is thus formed. The number of corrupted words is 
 9. ""he ages of Masonry, 3, 5, 7, 9 — 24, multiplied 
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 of corrupted words, the amount is 81, which is tlie 
 age of a Knight of the Secret Vault. The mysterious 
 words which you received in the preceding Degrees, 
 are all so many corruptions of the true name of God, 
 which was engraved on the triangle. 
 
 Moses did not ask for the true name of God, but 
 for the trne pronunciation qf it, which had been lost 
 through the wickedness of mankind. It was enacted 
 in the Mosaic Law, that if any one expressly men- 
 tioned the name of Jehovah blasphemously, he should 
 be stoned to death. Upon this account the name has 
 always been called Shem-Ham-Phorosh, the unutter- 
 able name. 
 
 This ends the Desjree of the Secret Vault. It has 
 taught you that in all ages, though the world was sunk 
 in darkness, superstition and ignorance, Masonry 
 has ever pointed to the S. A. O. T. U. and preserved 
 the knowledge of His Holy Name, that it taught the 
 Patriarchs and Hierophants of old, as it teaches you 
 to-day to sacrifice your life rather than your honor 
 or integrity. May you then ever strive to emulate 
 the courage and zeal in the cause of Truth and Right- 
 eousness, displayed by our Ancient Brethren. So 
 shall our beloved institution be honored by the world, 
 and our Sanctuary be blessed by Heaven ; and the 
 light of our truth shine forth as the morning star in 
 the midst of darkness ; as the sun shining upon the 
 Temple of the Most High ; and as the rainbow giving 
 light in the bright clouds ; as the flavor of roses in 
 the spring of the year ; as lilies by the waters, and 
 as the frankincense tree in summer ; as fire and 
 incense in the censer, and as a vessel of gold set with 
 precious stones ; ao a fair olive tree budding forth 
 fruit, and as a cypress which groweth up to the clouds. 
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 love, and peace, and joy unspeakable, in the Divine 
 presence of Him who was, who is, and who ever shall 
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 Grip (106 ) 
 
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THE Il^rTEODUOTIOS". 
 
 Mackay in his Lexicon of Free-Masonrj?^, states 
 that ** the Degree of Rose Croix is one of the most 
 important and generally diffused of the higher de- 
 grees of Masonry. It is to be found in several of 
 the principal Rites, and even in those in which it does 
 not exist by name, its place is, for the most part, 
 supplied by some others whose symbolic allusions 
 do not differ materially from it. In relation to its 
 Origin, Masonic writers have made many conflicting 
 statements ; some giving it a much higher antiquity 
 than others, but all agreeing in -pposing it to be one 
 of the earliest, if not the very earliest, of the higher 
 degrees." 
 
 Baron Westerode holds that the Degree was 
 founded in 1188, in Palestine, by Comesius, an 
 Egyptian Priest, who had been converted to Chris- 
 tianity, and that Prince Edward, the son of Henry 
 III. , was admitted into the Order by Raymond LuUe 
 in 1196. 
 
 Oliver states that the Degree was known, and that 
 *' it existed as a Cabalistic Science from the earliest 
 times in Egypt, Greece and Rome, as well as among 
 the Jews and Moors in times more recent.*^ In the 
 words of Mackay, '* no matter, however, where pre- 
 cisely it received its origin, nor who has the honour 
 of being its inventor, it is at least certain that the 
 Degree of Rose Croix is to be placed among the most 
 ancient of the higher degrees of Masonry, f The 
 
 * Oliver's Landmarks, Vol. ii. p. 81, U, 35. 
 + Mackay's Lexlc )n, p, 377, E, 1872, 
 
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 THE INTilODUCTlON. 
 
 Sj^mbols of the Degree are all most important as well 
 as of unquestional Ancient Origin. 
 
 The Gross in the present day among Christian na- 
 tions has become indissolubly associated with the 
 Christian religion as a most sacred symbol, and many 
 would, doubtless, question the historical accuracy of 
 connecting this symbol with a Rite that claims to have 
 had its principal seat amid the magnificent temples of 
 Memphis, near the great pyramids of Egypt. But as 
 a matter of fact the Cross was known in ancient times 
 as a symbol of eternal life, and '' is to be found in use 
 even among the Egyptians with that signification 
 long before the days of Moses. While the Bose in 
 ancient mythology was consecrated to Harpocrates, 
 the God of Silence, and in the Egyptian mysteries the 
 Hierophant wore a crown of roses. 
 
 Ragon in explaining the jewel of a Knight of the 
 Rose Croix, says ' ' that as the Cross was in Egypt 
 an emblem of immortality, and the Rose of secresy, 
 the Rose followed by a Cross was the simplest mode 
 of writing the '^ secret of immortality." 
 
 The Eagle is found as a symbol of great antiquity. 
 In Egypt, in Persia, and in Greece, this bird was 
 sacred to the Sun. Among the Pagans it was an 
 emblem of Jupiter, and with the Druids it was a 
 symbol of their Supreme God. In Scripture a dis- 
 tinguished reference is in many instances made to the 
 Eagle ; especially do we find Moses representing 
 Jehovah as saying, in allusion to the belief that this 
 bird assists its feeble young in their flight by bearing 
 them upon its own pinions — " Ye have seen what I 
 did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagle's 
 wings and brought you unto myself."* 
 
 The Pelican was formerly supposed to wound its 
 own breast to feed its young, and is taken, not in- 
 
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 self-sacrifice, devotion and benevolence. Ragon says 
 *' that in the hieroglyphic monuments the Eagle was 
 the Symbol of a Wise Man, and the Pelican of a 
 Benevolent one ; and, therefore, he thinks that the 
 Eagle and Pelican of the Rose Croix are intended to 
 symbolize Perfect Wisdom and Perfect Charity. " 
 
 Thus then, this Sublime Degree deals with the very 
 foundations of all Masonry, viz., Faith in God, T. S. 
 A. O. T. U. ; Hope of a Glorious Immortality beyond 
 the Grave ; and that 
 
 Charity which suffereth long and is kind, that 
 
 Charity which envieth not, that 
 
 Charity which vaunteth not itself — is not pufied 
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 Charity which never faileth and ii^ greatest of the 
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KNIGHT OF THE ROSE CROIX. 
 
 THE EIGHTEENTH DEGREE 
 
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 Egyptian Rite of Mefflphis, 96^ 
 
 As all business of the Eose Croix Chapter is done 
 in this Degree, the Chapter must always be opened 
 and closed in this Degree, and when labor is to be 
 done in any other Degree, the M. W. will call up the 
 Chapter, and declare the labor of this Degree sus- 
 pended for the purpose of opening on such other De- 
 gree as he may wish to open for Work or Instruction. 
 
 Three apartments are used. The first is a Cham- 
 ber of Reflection, hung with black. The second 
 apartment represents the Womb of Earth, or the 
 Chamber of Death. The third is hung with red. 
 
 On the North, East, and South, are three Obelisks, 
 on the base of which is inscribed " Faith,^' " Hope," 
 " Charity. " 
 
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 M, W.—IW III ! Sir Knight Senior Warden ! what 
 is the first duty of a Rose Croix Mason ? 
 
 S. W. — Most Wise, it is to see that the Chapter is 
 guarded against all intrusions. 
 
 M. W. — See that duty performed. 
 
 S. W. — Sir Knight Guard of the Tower ! see that 
 we are guarded against the intrusions of the profane. 
 
 Guard Toioer, — {Opp is door, seeing aU secure closes 
 it cDid says :) Sir Knight Senior Warden, the Chapter 
 is guarded from the prying eyes of the profane. 
 
 S. W^.-'Tiswell. 
 
 S. W. — Most Wise, the Chapter is duly guarded. 
 
 M, >F.— 'Tis well. 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Senior Warden ! are all pre- 
 sent Knights of the Rose Croix ? 
 
 k5>. W. — I will ascertain through the proper officers, 
 and report. Sir Knights Conductor, and Captain of 
 ihe Guard ! you will receivetbefirst Pass Word from 
 the Sir Knights in the North and South Valleys, and 
 give it to the Sir Knight Junior Warden and myself. 
 
 {The C()'}id'Uctor receives ihe Pass Word from the Sir 
 Knights in the South FaJley and, communicates it to the 
 S. W. The Capt. of the Guard collects the Pass Word 
 from the Sir Ktiights of the North Valley and gives it 
 to the J, W.f after ivhich the J. W. reports to the 
 S. W.) 
 
 J. W. — Sir Knigho Senior Warden, all present in 
 the North Valley are Knights of the Rose Croix. 
 
 S. W^.— 'Tis well. 
 
 S. W. — Most Wise, all present are Knights of the 
 Rose Croix. 
 
 M, >F.— 'Tis well. • 
 
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 S. W. — The hour of a perfect Rose Croix Mason. 
 
 M. W. — Are you a Rose Croix Mason ? 
 
 8. W. — I have travelled in humility. 
 
 M. W. — For what purpose I 
 
 S. W. — That I might be exalted to the Sublime De- 
 gree of the Rose Croix. 
 
 M. W. — Where were you made a Rose Croix 
 Mason l 
 
 S. TV. — Under the Rose. 
 
 M. W. — Give me the Sign and Word of a Rose 
 Croix Mason ? 
 
 S. W. — I y^ ill with the assistance of the Sir Knights 
 present. 
 
 M, W. — Let it be done. 
 
 S. W. —Sir Knights in the South Valley, to order 
 ! ! ! You will form in single line, facing the Orient, 
 under the Sign of Order. 
 
 J\ W. — Sir Knights in the North Valley, to order 
 You will form in single line facing the Orient, 
 under the Sign of Order. 
 
 S. W. — Sir Knights Conductor and Captain of the 
 Guard, advance and communicate to the Sii Knight 
 Junior Warden and myself, the Sign and Word of a 
 Rose Croix Mason. (This lb done by 111) You will 
 now receive it from the Sir Knights in your respec- 
 tive Valleys, and communicate it to the Most Wise. 
 
 {When both have taken up the password in their re- 
 spective Valleys the Captain of the Guard communi- 
 cates it to the Conductor^ ivho then gives it to the Most 
 Wise. ) 
 
 (When the M. W. gives the signal the Sir Knights 
 go to the right-about.) 
 
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 M. PV.—Hiv Knights of the Hose Croix ! ! ! 
 
 The 
 Word is received in Due and Ancient Form. Sir 
 Knights, join with me in rendering homage to the S. 
 A. O. T. U. , from whom we derive our being. Let 
 the triangle be formed. 
 
 {All kneel on the triangle, or if in full nniform they 
 draw swords and stand on the triangle facing the 
 Orient.) 
 
 P. Deign, Sovereign Grand Master of the Universe, 
 to cast Thy loving eye upon this Chapter. Bless % 
 but rather let it perish than contravene Thy holy la . 
 Banish from our Ancient Rite all that is evil, that 
 we may be solely occupied in fulfilling our mission of 
 perfecting humanity ; may we be enabled clearly to 
 distinguish that which is upright from that which is 
 ungodly ; and, finally, may the sacred bond of our 
 un . be cemented by Faith, Hope and Charity. 
 And to Thee, Eternal, Immoi-tal, Invisible, and Holy 
 Grand Master, be Honour, Praise, and Glory, for 
 evermore. 
 
 {All in concert. ) 
 
 Glory to Thee, oh, Lord ! Glory to Thy name ! 
 Glory to Thy works ! 
 
 (The Sir Knights rise or sheath their swords and re- 
 turn to their places in the chapter. ) 
 
 M. TV. — To the glory of the Supreme Architect of 
 the Universe and in the name of the Sovereign Sanc- 
 tuary of the Ancient and Accepted Egyptian Rite of 
 
 Memphis 96°, I declare the works of Rose 
 
 Croix Chapter, l!so. — , in activity ! 
 
 Sir Knight Orator the Chapter being duly opened 
 what remains to be done. 
 
 0. — To respect the decrees of Providence, to ren- 
 der Worship to God alone, and with all humility and 
 patience to endeavor to obtain The Sacred Word. 
 
KNIGHT OF THE ROSE CROIX. 
 
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 M. W. — Then Sir Knight Orator you will disi^lay 
 the Sacred Book of Laws {This is done). 
 
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 M. W — Be seated Sir Kiiijrhts. 
 
 RECEPTION. 
 
 M. W. — bir Knight Captain of the Guard, you will 
 ascertain if any candidates are in waiting, and for 
 what Degrees. 
 
 (Capt. Ouard goes to the door, receives the answer^ 
 and reports to the Mod Wise.) 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Conductor : How should Sir 
 Knights be prepared to receive this Degree 1 
 
 Cond. — By being clothed as knights of the Orient, 
 and Hoodwinked. 
 
 M. W. — Direct that that duty be performed, 
 
 Gond. — Sir Knight Captain of the Guard, by com- 
 mand of the Most Wise, you will repair to the Re- 
 ception Room, where you will find Sir Knights 
 
 waiting to be received into this Rose Croix Chapter, 
 and when duly prepared, alarm the Chapter. 
 
 {The Captain of the Guard retires ^ and when he has 
 prepared the candidates^ gives the alarm ! ! ! ! ! ! !) 
 
 Guard Tower. — Sir Knight Senior Warden, there 
 is an alarm at the gate of our Sanctuary. 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Conductor, attend to the 
 alarm . 
 
 Cond. — ((?oes to the door and opens it.) Who dis- 
 turbs our mysteries ? 
 
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 who, having received the preceding Degrees, desire 
 to be constituted Knights of the Rose Croix. 
 
 Cond.—{To Neophytes.) Is this an act of your own 
 free will and accord ? 
 
 Neophytes. — It is. 
 
 Cond. — Sir Knight Captain of the Guard, are the 
 Neophytes worthy and well qualified. 
 
 Capt. Guard. — They are. 
 
 Cond. — Duly and truly jjrepared ? 
 
 Capt. Guard. — They are. 
 
 Cond. — Why do they aspire to this great honor 1 
 
 Capt. Guard — Since the profanation of the Holy 
 Temple of the Lord they have been wandering in 
 darkness, and now request your assistance in aiding 
 them to find the Sacred Word of a Rose Croix Mason. 
 
 Cond: — By what further right do they expect to be 
 admitted to this Sublime Degree ? 
 
 Capt, Guard. — By benefit of the Pass Word of a 
 Knight of the Orient. 
 
 Cond. — Give it. 
 
 Capt. Guard. — (112.^ v . 
 
 Cond —(113.) 
 
 Cond. —The Pass Word being right, and the Neo- 
 phytes possessed of these qualifications, I will inform 
 the Most Wise of their request. (Co)idv.ctor doses 
 door^ approaches Altar ^ mid addresses the Most Wise.) 
 Most Wise, the alarm was caused by Neophytes, 
 (Give namesj) who, having passed the preceding De- 
 grees, desire to be constituted Knights of the Rose 
 Croix. ' 
 
 M. W. — Is this an act of their own free will and 
 accord ? 
 
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 Cond.-— It is Most Wise. 
 
 M. W. — Are they worthy and well qualitied ? 
 
 Cond. — They tre Most Wise. 
 
 M, W. — Are they duly and truly prepared ? 
 
 Cond. — They are, Most Wise. 
 
 M, W, — Why do they aspire to this great and Holy 
 honor ? 
 
 Co7(d. — Since the profanation of the Temple of the 
 Lord they have been wandering in darkness, and 
 having lost the Word, request your assistance in aid- 
 ing them to find the Sacred Word of a Rose Croix 
 Mason. 
 
 M. W. — By what further ri^ht do they expect to 
 be admitted to this Sublime Degree ? 
 
 Cowif. — By benefit of the Pass Word of a Knight of 
 the Orient. . . 
 
 M. TK— Give it. 
 
 Cond.— (114.) 
 
 M. W.— (115.) 
 
 M. IT.— The Pass Word is right. Sir Knight 
 Senior Warden, do you consent that the Neophytes 
 be admitted ? 
 
 >S. W. — Most Wise, if they pass the scrutiny of the 
 Sir Knights present, and meet with their approval, I 
 consent. 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Conductor, cause the Neo- 
 phytes to make seven circuits of our Chapter, giving 
 the signs of the previous Degrees. 
 
 Cond. — Sir Knight Captain of the Guard, it is the 
 order of the Most Wise that the Neophytes pass the 
 inspection of the Sir Knights by Seven Journeys. 
 
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 First Journey the Neophytes give the sign of an E. A. 
 to the Sir Knight Jnnior Warden^ F, C. to the M. W., 
 and M. M. to the Sir Knight Senior Warden. 
 
 Second Journey, the sign of Discreet Master j sign of 
 Salutation and Admiration of Perfect Master. 
 
 Third Journey^ sign of Salutation and Admiration 
 of Sublime Master, and the Sign of a Just Master. 
 
 Fourth Journey, sign of a Master of the Temple, 
 Master Elect, and Grand Master Elect. 
 
 Fifth Journey, the sign of Sublime Master Elect, 
 Master of Geometry, and sign of Admiration of the 
 Bo^'al Arch. 
 
 Sixth Journey, sign of Admiration of the Royal 
 A roll, sign of Secret Vault, arid sign of Flaming Sword. 
 
 Seventh Journey, sign of a Knight of Memphis, and 
 a Knight of the Orient. 
 
 As the Neophytes pass each chair the M. W. and the 
 Sir K^iights Wardens ivill give the number of raps 
 corresponding with the number of the Jortrney.) 
 
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 FIRST JOURNEY. 
 
 J. W. — /Brother, the Temple of Masonary is de- 
 molished ; the Tools and Obelisks are broken ; the 
 blazing Star of Truth has disappeared ; the Light of 
 Philosophy is obscured ; the darkness of Ignorance 
 spreads over the earth ; the Word is lost ! Disorder 
 reigns amongst us. 
 
 If any man among yovi seemeth to be wise, let him 
 become a fool, that he may be wise, for the wisdom 
 of this world is foolishness with God. 
 
 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the 
 man that getteth understanding, for it is better than 
 the merchandise of silver and fine gold. She is more 
 precious than rubies ; and all the things that thou 
 
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 107 
 
 canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length 
 of days is in her right hand ; and in her left hand, 
 riches and honor ; her ways are ways of pleasant- 
 ness, and all her paths are peace ; she is a tree of 
 life to them that lay hold of her, and happy is every 
 one that retain eth her. 
 
 (The Neophytes in cJmrcfe of the Conductor, stop by 
 the Obelisk of the Senior Warden. As the Senior War- 
 den commences his address^ the Neophytes commence the 
 Second Journey, and give the signs. ) 
 
 SECOND JOURNEY. 
 
 S. W. — ! ! Brother, corruption has glided among 
 our work ; darkness covers the earth ; the pointed 
 cubical stone sweats blood and water ; the word is 
 lost. 
 
 The Holy Temple of Jehovah is desecrated and 
 profaned. 
 
 Ignoranc and superstition have reared their altars, 
 which being arrayed in glittering jewels and riches 
 of the world, dazzle the eyes of the weak minded, 
 and Superstition opposes itself to any approach to 
 true wisdom. 
 
 Be not led astray by false lights. The vapors that 
 arise from the mire of the Earth, gilded by the 
 splendor of the Sun have vanished. 
 
 THIRD JOURNEY. 
 
 M. TV. — ! ! ! Withdraw, ye dark phantoms of 
 superstition that oj^press the freedom of mind ; with- 
 draw, ye oracles of ignorance and delusion, that 
 would deceive and enchain the intelligence of him 
 who searches after truth. 
 
 Ye purple-robed kings, ye false prophets, and still 
 falser priests, who debase man by encircling his soul 
 
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 KNIGHT OF THE ROSE CROIX. 
 
 with the adamantine chain of despotism, vanish from 
 before the pnre spirit of Masonry. 
 
 FOURTH JOURNEY. 
 
 J. W.~\\ \\ The great Adonaih, who is enthroned 
 in everlasting glory above th« sphere of innumerable 
 worlds, will render futile vour sacrilegious effortti to 
 enslave the minds of L creatures. The Sun of 
 Truth will scatter to dim chaos your slavish teach- 
 
 ings. 
 
 True Wisdom shall revisit the earth. 
 
 FIFIH JOURNEY. 
 
 ^. W. — ! ! ! ! ! Let us no lonc-er lament over the 
 misfortunes of Eden, they will no longer obstruct the 
 efforts of a free and absolute will. The Spirit of Evil, 
 who contrived them, will remain a nullity in his abor- 
 tive empire. 
 
 Eden, that antique garden, that visible paradise, 
 will be but a weak image of the splendors of Heave n 
 and the beatitude that the Eternal has created for 
 those who love Him. 
 
 SIXTH JOURNEY. 
 
 M. ^. —!!!!! ! Now we know the wisdom of God 
 — even the hidden wisdom which God ordained be- 
 fore the world to our glory. 
 
 Pythagoras, one of our Ancient Brethren, said 
 God is neither the object of sense nor subject to pas- 
 sion, but invisible, only intelligible and supremely 
 intelligent. In his body he is like the Light, and in 
 his soul he resembles Truth. There is but one only 
 God, the only Principle, the Light of Heaven, the 
 Father of alL 
 
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 KNIGHT OF THE ROSE CROIX. 
 
 SEVENTH JOURNEY. 
 
 109 
 
 
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 W. — ! !!!!!! Let your Rule of Action ever 
 rest on the Divine Law. *' Whatsoever ye would 
 that others should do unto you, do ye even so unto 
 them." 
 
 It is written : ^^Eye hath not seen, ear hath not 
 heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man 
 to conceive those things which God hath prepared for 
 those who love Him." 
 
 We will not despair — we will practice the new law, 
 and, guided by its teaching, endeavor to obtain the 
 Sacred Word. 
 
 {Goiidnctor stoj^s in the West between the Obelisks.) 
 
 M. W. — My Brothers, you are still engaged as 
 Mas(ms in Search of Light and Truth, of which Search 
 the many journeys you have made in the dift'erent De- 
 grees are Symbolic, the Signs and Ceremonies of this 
 Sublime Degree envelope the Great Primitive Truths 
 which were communicated to the Patriarchs and 
 Hierophants of old. They teach us Faith in God, 
 Hope of that Reward which sweetens our labor of 
 love here below, even Everlasting Life ; and Charity, 
 the greatest of the Divine Virtues given to man — 
 that vital principal of Fraternity, Equality and Con- 
 cord which prompts a man to love his neighbor as 
 himself, and to do unto others as he would they 
 should do unto him. 
 
 J. W. — Sir Knight Conductor, you will cause the 
 Neophytes to travel by the North, East, South and 
 West, that they may behold and approve the beauties 
 of Eden, whence the new law is derived, even the law 
 of love. 
 
 {Music plays — they are eomhicted to the Orator. 
 
 Orator — Faith is the substance of things hoped for 
 
110 
 
 KNIGHT OF THE ROSE CROIX. 
 
 — the evidence of things not seen. Through Faith 
 we understand that the world was formed by the 
 Word of God. By Faith, Enoch was translated, so 
 that he should not see death. 
 
 {They are then conducted to the Senior Warden, and 
 to the Pillar of Hope.) 
 
 S. W. — Hope is the evidence of things not seen. 
 Waiting for the redemption of our bodies from death ; 
 for we are saved by Hope ; but Hope that is seen is 
 not Hope, for when a man seeth, what doth he then 
 hope for ? But if we hope for that we see not, then 
 do we with patience wait. 
 
 {They are then conducted to the Junior Warden, and 
 to the Pillar of Charity.) 
 
 J. W. — Though I speak with the tongues of men 
 and of angels, and have not Charity, I am become as 
 sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal ; — Charity suf- 
 fereth long, and is kind ; Charity envieth not ; Char- 
 ity vaunteth not itself ; is not puffed up ; rejoiceth 
 not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in truth ; beareth all 
 things ; believeth all things ; hopeth all things ; en- 
 dure th all things ; Charity never faileth ; and now 
 abideth Faith, Hope, and Charity, these three ; but 
 the greatest of all these is Charity. 
 
 Cond. — Most Wise, the allegorical journeys are 
 accomplished. 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knights , what have you 
 
 learned on your journeys ^? 
 
 Cond. — (Prompts Neophytes.) Three virtues,Faith, 
 Hope, and Charity to be our guide. Teach us if 
 there be any other to seek and follow. 
 
 M. W. — My Brothers, we must inform you that 
 those three words you have so often heard, have, 
 among the Knights of the Rose Croix, a more extended 
 signification than is generally attached to them. You 
 
KNIGHT OF THE KOSE CROIX. 
 
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 will observe that the chief virtue of a Mason is Char- 
 ity — the first law he should obey. The Hope of 
 improving our spiritual condition is an immediate 
 consequence of Charity. Love and Hope united will 
 give Faith in our labors tor the promotion of happi- 
 ness among our brethren. Masonic Charity teaches 
 the love of all men, without regard to their religion 
 so as to be useful, kind and indulgent to 
 
 or origin 
 
 every one — to establish enlightenment and union 
 where ignorance and discord prevail. Charity is the 
 love of God and His creatures. To love is to know : 
 — to love and to know God are essentially the same 
 thing. If we know God, it must be as a father ; and 
 the idea of a father conveys the idea of kindness, 
 mercy and care for the happiness of his children. 
 
 In the troubles and perplexities incident to human 
 life, we are bound by our nature to seek for help ; 
 hence, we hope in Him for our happiness ; have 
 faith in Him, and patiently bear that which some- 
 times to us seems unjust, because we know that a 
 loving Father cannot deceive His children. 
 
 As Masons, we have nothing to do with the dog- 
 mas of different religious sects — these are left for 
 individual opinion. As a fraternity, we acknowledge; 
 but one Almighty Parent ; that all men are brothers,, 
 having a comrnon origin and a common end. 
 
 And now, my brothers, if it is your intention to 
 follow the nev^r law we have alluded to — that of doing 
 unto others, as you would they should do unto you — 
 take in our presence the solemn vow of a Rose Croix 
 Mason. 
 
 {Neophytes are conducted to the Altar.) 
 
 M. W. — Let the Triangle be formed. 
 
 {All rise and forma triangle aroumi the altar, placing 
 themselves under the sign of the Good Shepherd.) 
 
112 
 
 KNIGHT OF THE ROSE CROIX. 
 
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 OBLIGATION. 
 
 (Each of you say^ 7, pronounce your name hi full, and 
 repeat after me :) 
 
 I, in the presence of the Supreme Archi- 
 tect of the Universe, and the brilliant Lights of this 
 Ancient Chapter, on the Sacred Book of Lav;3, on 
 the Sword, symbol of honor, and on the Myrtle, 
 emblem of immortality, do solemnly promise and 
 swear fidelity to the Ancient and* Accepted 
 Egyptian Rite of Memphis OG'', and obedience to its 
 sacred laws. 1 furthermore solemnly promise to 
 respect, and cause to be respected, so far as in me 
 the power lies, all Decrees emanating from the Sov- 
 ereign Sanctuary sitting in the Valley of Canada ; 
 also, the rules and regulations of the Grand Council 
 General, Mystic Temple, 90*^, and to obey all sum- 
 monses sent to me from within this Chapter, if within 
 my power. 
 
 I promise and swear to disseminate with zeal the 
 peaceful morality which our sublime institution pro- 
 fesses ; and to exact no other condition from the 
 candidates for initiation, than probity and knowledge, 
 without distinction of politics and country. 
 
 I furthermore promise and swear that I will not, 
 either directly or indirectly, communicate the secrets 
 or mysteries of the Knights of the Rose Croix, to any 
 brother of an inferior Degree, nor to any in the world 
 besides, who is not lawfully entitled to the same. 
 
 I furthermore promise and swear to do all in my 
 power to secure for my brethren the blessing of 
 liberty of conscience ; and, so far from persecuting 
 them cm account of their individual religious opinions, 
 will defend and protect their rights, even should 
 they be in opposition to my own, and to take, as 
 the only standard rule of my conduct towards my 
 brethren, the law of doing unf others as I would be 
 done by. 
 
KNIGHT OF THE ROSE CROIX. 
 
 113 
 
 T? all of thesiB several ]H)ints 1 subscribe, under 
 the penalty of being deprived of the Sacred Word, suf- 
 fering, and becoming an object of contempt to my 
 breChren, and the world at large, and of being ex- 
 pelled from the Order, should I ever violate, in any 
 manner, the laws and rules which have been, are now, 
 or may be hereafter, be made known to me. So help 
 me God, an'd keep me steadfast in this, my great and 
 solemn Obligation of a Rose Croix Mason. Amen, 
 Amen, Amen. 
 
 Now my brothers, kiss this Sword hree times ; it 
 is the symbol of honor, the symbol of che protection 
 that Masons owe to the weak and oppressed. 
 
 I will now invest you with this black Sash ; it is 
 the mark of the sorrow we eyperience for the suffer- 
 ings of humanity. 
 
 (Conductor then places Neophytes betiveen the Col- 
 umns. ) 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Senior Warden, what is the 
 motive of our assembly ? 
 
 aS>. W . — We seek the Word of a Rose Croix Mason. 
 
 M. W. — What must be done to obtain it % 
 
 S. W. — We must embrace the new law, and be con- 
 vinced of the three virtues which form the founda- 
 tion of the Ancient and Accepted Egyptian Rite of 
 Memphis. 
 
 M. IT.— What are they? 
 
 S. PF.— -Faith, Hope, and Charity. 
 
 M. W. — How shall we find those Pillars ? 
 
 S. W. — By travelling three days in obscurity. 
 
 M. W: — Let us, then, travel from the East to the 
 South, from the South to the West, from the West 
 to the North. 
 
 (A procession is now formed of all in the room, first 
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114 
 
 KNIGHT OF THE ROSE CROIX. 
 
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 comes the M. W. and tlm officers accordinff to rank. 
 Next the Sir Knights^ and thirds the Captain of Guard 
 and Neophytes. All pass into the Chamber of Reflec- 
 tion. At 3rd round the M. W. and Prelate pass out 
 into the Bed Room. 4th rounds the Sir Knights M'a?*^ 
 dens pass out. bth round the Orator and other officers 
 folio ir. 6th round J all except the Capt. of Guard and 
 Neophytes pass out, and at the 7th round they attempt 
 to pass hito the Red Room hut are stopped at the door. 
 The Capt. of Guard gives the Alarm of a Knight of the 
 Rose Croix.) 
 
 Guard of Toiver. — Yon cannot enter here unless 
 you give me The Sacred Word. 
 
 Capt. of Guard. — We are travelling in Search 
 thereof, and which, by the practice of Faith, Hope, 
 and Charity w(3 hope to obtain. 
 
 (The Guard of Toiver opens the door a little, examines 
 their dress and says ;) 
 
 Guard of Toiver. — This attire is not compatible with 
 that humility which is necessary for those who wisli 
 to find The Sacred Word. Ketire and clothe yourself 
 in dust and ashes, meanwhile I will report to Osiris 
 the Grand Hierophant who m..y render you assistance 
 to pass through the VrJley of Death. 
 
 {Ihey retire to the Reception, Room ivhere their Jeir- 
 els are taken off, and Crape placed upon their heads. 
 In the meantime {if there is no Chamber of Death) the 
 Chimber of Reflection has been thrown into confusion 
 and darkness f a Lamp of spirits and salt is bartiingon 
 the floor y dead men in winding sheets lie around while 
 skulls and bones are thrown about. 14 hen the Neo- 
 phytes are re-admitted j this time alone, unaccompanied 
 by the Capt. of the Guard and to the music of the Dead 
 March. After a short time A. P, M. W., representing 
 Osiris enters and says:) , . ... . , >..,,? 
 
KNIGIIT OF riTF, ROSE C'KOIX. 
 
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 P. M, \V. — I come to conduct you through tho 
 Depths of Darkness and the Valley of Death to Lij^ht 
 and Truth ; but first you must underg<i dangers, difti- 
 culties and afflictions, be however of good cheer, for 
 armed with the virtues you have already obtained, 
 Faith will support you though tempted to despair ; 
 Hope will cheer you on your road, and Charity will 
 sustain you in every trial, till, having travelled 
 through the Abyss of Darkness, you finally arrive at 
 the Grand Chapter above, illumened by the Brilliant 
 Light of the Divine Presence of T. S. A. O. T. U. 
 Approach and foljow me and fear not. 
 
 {The Music changes from the Dead March to the joy- 
 ful strains of '''' Sound the Loud Timbrel o^er Eyypfs 
 Dark /Sea,'^ as the Neophytes enter the Red Koom^ 
 aromid ivhicli they march three tlmeSj stopping finally 
 in front of the Altar.) 
 
 P. M. W. — Most Wise, I bring with me these 
 Worthy Knights, who, having travelled through 
 dangers, difficulties, and the Valley of the Shadow of 
 Death, iii search of the Sacred Word, and having for- 
 tified themselves with the three Cardinal Virtues of 
 Faith, Hope,, and Charity, now supplicate to be re- 
 warded for their Labors. 
 
 M. W. — Most Worthy Grand Hierophant, we doubt 
 not but these Worthy Knights, assisted by your 
 powerful aid, are deserving of every distinction, and 
 I shall now call on them to Ascend the J xdder which 
 leads from the Darkness of Ignorance to Perfection 
 and Glory ; but first let me ask, how came you hither ? 
 
 P. M. W. — Through Darkness, Difficulties, and 
 Dangers. > 
 
 M. W. — What do you seek to obtain? 
 
 P. M. f'r.— The Sacred Word of a Rose Croix Mason. 
 
 M, ^.— Then as you appear to have proceeded 
 
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 KNIGHT OF THE ROSt^] CKOlX. 
 
 thiiR far aright and to bo well and duly prepared to 
 ascend the mysterious ladder leading to Perfection, 
 you may commence, pausing at each step, your Con- 
 ductor replying for you to my questions. 
 
 (The Neophytes then take one dep hegi7inmg with the 
 left foot.) 
 
 M. W. — What is that Virtue which leads from 
 Ignorance to Light and Truth I 
 
 p^M. IF.— Faith? 
 
 {At second step.) 
 
 ff 
 
 M. W. — What Virtue supports you when oppressed 
 by Shame and Sorrow ? 
 
 P. M. Pf^— Hope. 
 
 {At third step.) 
 
 M. W. — Which is the greatest of the Cardinal 
 Virtues ? 
 
 P. M. PT.— Charity. 
 
 {At fourth step.) 
 
 M. W, — What is the Chief Characteristic of Man ? 
 
 P. M. W. — Ignorance and Superstition. 
 
 M. W. — Cast your eye towards the Orient and tell 
 me what dost thou behold I 
 
 P.M. W. — Nimbus or Luminous Circle surround- 
 ing the Ineffable Name. 
 
 M. iV. — What is the distinguishing Characteristic 
 of a Worthy Mason ] 
 
 P. M. W. — Rectitude of thought, word and deed. 
 
 M. W, — What do we as Masons hope to attain ? 
 
 P. M, W. — Immortality in the Grand Sanctuary 
 above. 
 
 M. W. — Give me the initial letters of the initial 
 Wo^ds in the four last steps. . .> . 
 
 P. M, W.—l, IST. 11. I, . 
 
ICNIGHT ()V TltE ROSK CUOIX. 
 
 117 
 
 M. VV. — Worthy Knights, you have indeed, by the 
 aid of Faith, Hope, and Charity, succeeded in find- 
 ing the Sacred Word. 
 
 These Cabalistic Letters were in use, not only 
 among the Hermetic Philosophers of Egypt, but were 
 also found among the Chaldeans and the Maji. They 
 formed the initial letters of the words — Igne Natura 
 Renovator Integra — " By fire nature is perfectly re- 
 newed." They were also the initial letters in the 
 words — Igne^ Nltnmi Uoi 's, Invenitnr — the names of 
 the three elementary principles known to the Ancient 
 Hermetic Philosophers, viz. : Salt, Sulphur, and Mer- 
 cury. They are likewise the initial letters of the 
 elements known to our Ancient Hebrew Brethren, 
 viz. : laminlnif Nonr^ Ruachy lehschah — ** Water, 
 Fire, Air, and Earth." 
 
 In later times these same letters were attached to 
 The Cross, forming the initial letters of the Latin 
 sentence — Jesus Nazaremts Rex Jadworem. In Egyp- 
 tian Masonry these letters are used to remind us that 
 though born in Ignorance and grovelling in Darkness 
 and Superstition, as Masons we should ever seek 
 after a knowledge, and cultivate Faith in the Name 
 of God, T. S. A. O. T. U., that by Rectitude of Life 
 and the exercise of Charity, the greatest of the Car- 
 dinal Virtues, wo may hope finally to obtain a glori- 
 ous Immorality in that Sovereign Grand Sanctuary, 
 not made with hands. Eternal in the Heavens. 
 
 I will now proceed to affix, these letters in their 
 proper places . 
 
 (The M. W. then places the letters I. N.R.I over 
 the Cubic Stone on the Altar, All point their siVi)rds 
 towards it, kneeling on their Right Knee. They then 
 arise and give the hatter g, after tvhich all return to 
 their stations ^ leaving the Capt. of the Quard and the 
 Neophytes standing at the Altar.) 
 
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 KNIGHT OF THE HOSE CROIX. 
 
 S. W. — Most Wise, at the Altar stand Sir Knights 
 
 who have passed the scrutiny of 
 
 the Sir Knights of this Rose Croix Chapter. 
 
 M. fV, — Let the Sir Knights approach the Orient. 
 Worthy Knights, I rejoice to confer upon you the 
 rewc*rd you have so well earned, and 1 trust that by 
 the practice of those Virtues, which have this day 
 been commended to your notice, you will indeed be 
 led to the Word, which is the VVay, the Truth, and 
 the Life, and finally attain a Glorious Immortality. 
 
 {Kneel upon both knees.) 
 
 f I ! 
 
 • • ■ 
 
 M. W. — By virtue of the power and authority 
 vested in me by the Ancient Constitution and Usages 
 of the Sovereign Sanctuary of the Ancient and Ac- 
 cepted Egyptian Rite of Memphis, 96°, I hereby 
 create and dub you now and forever a Knight of the 
 Rose Croix. 
 
 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 
 
 *' Rise Illustrious Knight of the Rose Croix." 
 
 {The Most Wise will create and thih each one separ- 
 ately.) 
 
 I invest you with the Grand Jewel of the Order, 
 and, lastly, I seal you with the Seal of Perfection. 
 
 {Applies a Delta to the forehead of each Knight. ) 
 
 M. W. — Be zealous by the exercise of Faith, Hope, 
 and Charity, to deserve these >mblems which are the 
 symbols of hidden Truths, known only to the perfect 
 Mason. I will now communicate to you the Words 
 and Signs of a Rose Croix Mason : - v 
 
 This is the Sign of Order (117). 
 This is the Sign of the Good Shepherd (118), 
 This is the Sigh of Recorrnition (119). 
 Answer (120). 
 
KNIGHT OF THE ROSE CllOlX. 
 
 119 
 
 This is the Sign of Aid (121). 
 
 Answer (122). 
 
 This is the Grip (123). 
 
 The First Pass Word of the Chapter is (124). 
 
 The Sacred Word is (125). 
 
 Answer (126). 
 
 Rosponse (127). 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Captain of the Guard, you will 
 pUce the Neophytes between the Oblisks that they 
 may be proclaimed Knights of the Rose Croix. 
 
 Orator.— T. T. G. O. T. S. A. O. T. U., and in the 
 name of the Sovereign Sanctuary of the Ancient and 
 Accepted Egyptian Rite of Memphis, 96°, in the pre- 
 sence of this "i^ose Croix Chapter, I now proclaim 
 
 Sir Knights , admitted, received, created, 
 
 and dnbbed, now and forever, Knights of the Rose 
 Croix, and I call upon all present to recognise them 
 as such, and to render them aid in case of need. 
 
 M. W. — Illustrious Sir Knights ! ! ! I call upon 
 you to join me in saluting our new made Illustrious 
 Sir Knights. (Battery!!! !!! !) 
 
 (JLOSINCJ. 
 
 M. W.—\ !!!!!! Sir Knight Junior Warden, 
 what is the hour \ 
 
 J, W. — It is the 0th hour or the hour of a Perfect 
 Rose Croix Mason. 
 
 M. W. — Sir Knight Senior Warden, what is the 
 hour of a Perfect Rose Croix Mason ? 
 
 <8>. W. — It is the hour when the Sacred Word is 
 found, when the Cubic Stone is changod into the 
 Mystic Rose, when the Blazing Star has re -appeared, 
 when our Altars luive been renewed, the Light re- 
 stored to our eyes, the Clouds of darkness dissipated, 
 ^nd wjien the new law to '* do unto others as ye 
 
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 120 
 
 KNIGHT OF THE ROSE CROIX. 
 
 would they should do unto you," the result and per- 
 fection of aU the preceding labors has been pro- 
 claimed. 
 
 M, W. — Let us then, Illustrious Sir Knights, ob- 
 serve the New Law and do unto others as we would 
 they should do unto us, the result and perfection of 
 all preceding Masonry, which will enable us to erect 
 an edifice in our hearts to The Glory of the Supreme 
 Architect of the Universe to whom belongeth Might, 
 Majesty, Dominion and Power, who liveth and reign- 
 eth world without end. Amen. 
 
 B espouses, — So mote it be. 
 
 Battery.—!!! !!! ! 
 
 M. W. — (Bows, makes Sign of Good Shepherd and 
 says) Pax vobiscum. 
 
 (All the 111. Sir Knights repeat the same or if in full 
 uniform salute, saying also Pax vobiscum.) 
 
 M. W.—ln the name of the T. S. A. O. T. U. this 
 Croix Chapter is now duly closed ! ! ! 
 
 Chapter i 
 G. of Tower,— a ! 
 Sentinel, — / ! / 
 
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PUBLIC DEGREES. 
 
 ADEPT INSTALLATOR. 
 
 THE NINTEENTH DEGREE 
 
 OF THE 
 
 ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED 
 
 Egyptiaa Rite of lempliis 96°. 
 
 {The highest 'presidimj officer of the body to be in- 
 stalled takes the Orient ; and if the ceremony is to be 
 private, opens the body i'ti due form ; if public ^ orders 
 the offi,cers to places , and proceeds thus.) 
 
 G. Com. — Illustrious Senior Knight Interpreter, 
 what is the cause of this assemblage ? 
 
 Se7i. Kt. I. — Grand Commander, this is the appoin- 
 ted time when we should renew our vows to the 
 Supreme Architect of the Universe, and perform the 
 ceremonial of installation, according to our ancient 
 customs. 
 
 G. Com. — This being so, let r.s ascertain if the 
 officers are at their respective stations. Illustrious 
 Knight Recorder, call the roll of ofticcrs. 
 
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 PUBLIC DEGllEES. 
 
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 (This is done after which the Gr. Conn, says :) 
 Attention Sir Knights. ! I ! We, as Masoiis, are 
 tanght, before entering on any important duty, first 
 to invoke a blessing from T. S. A. O. T. U., to bless 
 U3 and our works. Let the Triangle be formed. Il- 
 lustrious Knight Prelate, invoke the Divii; Blessing. 
 
 Prelate. — O Thou Almighty Father of the Uni- 
 verse ! Behold here Thy children standing in Thy 
 court, invoking thy blessing ! Be pleased, oh Lord, 
 to smile upon us and bless us. Give us wisdom to so 
 order and direct these ceremonies of installation, 
 that they may prove acceptable in Thy sight. Look 
 with favor we beseech Thee, upon the officers that 
 are to be here installed. Bless the Grand Master of 
 this Rite and his officers. Bless, we praj^ Thee, oh 
 Lord, the Sublime Dai and his officers, and all others 
 in authority. Bless, we pray Thee, the Masonic Fra- 
 ternity throughout the whole v/orld. Spread, we be- 
 seech Thee, the influences of Truth, Justice and 
 Brotherly Love. Help thop.e who are in affliction, 
 and comfort those who mourn ; relieve those in 
 bondage ; strike otF tlie fetters of those who are 
 slaves to their own passions. And when we shall 
 have finished our pilgrimage here on earth, receive us 
 into the Sovereign Sanctuary on high, there to bask 
 in the sunshine of Thy Orient forever. We will 
 praise Thy name, oh Lord, for it is good. Amen. 
 
 Response : So mote it be. 
 
 (Orator reads from Isaiah xix. 25-28.) 
 
 *' In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt 
 speak the language of Canaan, and swear to the Lord 
 of hosts : one shall be called, The city of destruction. 
 
 ** In that day shall there be an altar to the Lord in 
 the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar at the 
 border thereof to the Lord, 
 
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 PUBLIC DEGREES. 
 
 12:3 
 
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 *' And it shall be for a sign and for a witness unto 
 the Lord of hosts in the land of Egypt ; for they 
 shall cry unto the Lord because of the oppressors, and 
 he shall send them a Saviour, and a great one, and 
 he shall deliver them. 
 
 *^ And the Lord shall be known to Egypt, and the 
 Egyptians shall know the Lord in that day, and shall 
 do sacrifice and oblation ; yea, they shall vow a vow 
 unto the Lord, and perform it. 
 
 ' ' And the Lord shall smite Egypt ; he shall smite 
 and heal it ; and they shall return even to the Lord, 
 and he shall be entreated of them, and shall heal 
 them. 
 
 *'tn that day there shall be a highway out of 
 Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into 
 Esjypt and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egypt- 
 ians shall serve with the Assyrians. 
 
 '* In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt 
 and with Assyria, even a blessing in the midst of the 
 land : 
 
 **Whom the Lord of hosts shall bless, saying, 
 Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of 
 my ha ids, and Israel my inheritance." 
 
 (After the Orator has finished reading, the folloivlng 
 may he sunq :) 
 
 OPENING ODE, 
 
 1. Egyptian Masonry Divine, 
 Glory of all ages shine ! 
 
 Long may'st thou reign ! 
 Pyramids thy monuments stand ! 
 Egypt, then had great command, 
 
 Masonic art Divine ! 
 
 ; i 2. Karnak did then arise, 
 
 : And grace the Azure Skies ; 
 
 Thy noble ruins are 
 
 Matchless beyond compare ; 
 
 No art can with Thee share,-— ' •* 
 
 Mystic art Divine | 
 
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 PUBLIC DEGREES. 
 
 
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 G. Com. — Attention, Sir Knights ! This being the 
 
 time for installing the officers of , No. — let 
 
 strict silence be observed, and when the Installing 
 Officers shall enter this hall, let them be received in 
 proper form. 
 
 (If the ceremonies are perfo7'med h if the Grand Body, 
 or one representing it, and he presided over by a Grand 
 Officer y the folloiving should he the order of exercises : 
 
 When the Grand Officers are announced, they will 
 he received hy the lohole body standing, and the Grand 
 Master and his Deputy will he received under the Arch 
 of Steel, and conducted to the Orient ; and while stand- 
 ing there, the Grand Honors will he given, after ivhich 
 the Grand Master and Deputy will he introduced to the 
 brethren {presiding officer remaining imcovered), 'while 
 the Grand Master and his officers take the Orient. The 
 other officers then vacate their places to the Grand Offi- 
 cers ; the brethren go to their respective places, and the 
 body is seated* All being hi readiness, the Grand 
 Representative gives the alarm on the door of the room — 
 —3, 3, 3, 2,:==11.) 
 
 Gd. of Sane. — Grand Commander, there is an alarm 
 at the door of our Sanctuary. 
 
 G. Com. — Attend to tlie alarm, and ascertain the 
 cause. 
 
 Gd. of Sane. — (Opens tlie door.) — Who disturbs our 
 mysteries ? 
 
 G. Rep. — The Grand Representative come to com- 
 municate the orders of the Grand Master of the 
 Sovereign Sanctuary, respecting the installation of 
 the officers of this body. 
 
 (Gd. of Sane, closes the door, advances to the Altar, 
 and reports a& follows :) 
 
 Gd. of Sane. — Grand Commander, the alarm was 
 caused by the Kight Worshipful Grand Kepresen- 
 
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 tative, who cumes to coii:iiuiuicaie the orders of the 
 Most Worshipful Grand Master respecting the instal- 
 lation of the officers of this body. 
 
 G. Com. — To order, Sir Knights. Let the Arch 
 of Steel be formed. {This is done.) Admit the Right 
 Worshipful Grand Representative. 
 
 (Grand Representative approaches the Altar, presid- 
 ing officer imcovers, Grand Heprescntative remains un- 
 covered, Arch of Steel keep their places. ) 
 
 G. Bep. — Grand Commander : It is my pleasant 
 duty to announce to you that the Most Worshipful 
 Grand Master is without, and in waiting within the 
 Portico of this Sanctuary, to perform the services of 
 installation of the officers of (Senate of Hermetic 
 
 Philosopher No. — , or Hose Croix Chapter No. — , 
 
 as the case may he. ) 
 
 G. Com. — Right Worshipful Grand Representative 
 inform the Most Worshipful Grand Master that the 
 members of Senate of Hermetic Fhilosopher No. — , 
 
 or Rose Croix Chapter No. — , as the case may he), 
 
 have elected their officers in due form, and at the 
 proper time ; that they are now present, and await 
 the pleasure of the Most Worshipful Grand Master 
 to perform the ceremonies of installation. 
 
 (Grand Representative replies '* ^Tis ivell,^^ retires to 
 the Ante Room, and reports as follows :) 
 
 G. Rep. — Most Worshipful Grand Master, I am 
 informed by the Grand Commander that the officers 
 have been elected in due form, and at the proper 
 time ; that they are present, and await your plea- 
 sure. 
 
 (The Grand Master and other officers two hy two in 
 their order then enter. The Arch of Steel is kept over 
 the Gra" i Master or his Representative to the Orient, 
 when the Grand Master stops in front of the Altar.) 
 
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 (r. Com.— 'Must Worshipful Graud Master, we 
 feel proud to receive ycm and the Right Wor- 
 shipful and Illustrious Patriarchs of the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary. We assure you that we will spare no 
 pains to make your visit a happy one, and hope al- 
 ways to deserve the contidence and esteem of your 
 Illustrious Grand B(jdy. Attention, Sir Knights ! 
 It becomes my pleasant duty to introduce to you the 
 Most Worshipful the Grand Master, and the other 
 Officers of the Sovereign Sanctuary sitting in the 
 Valley of Canada. Together, brethren, give the 
 Grand Honors. 
 
 (The Grand Honors are then given. ) 
 
 G. M. — Grand Commander. It becomes our plea- 
 sant duty to perform the ceremonies of installing 
 your officers, and thereby renew our assurance of 
 confidence and brotherly love, while we fulfil the 
 ancient Constitution and laws of our Order. 
 
 But before we proceed in the ceremonials, let us 
 invoke the aid of Deity to bless us and our Institu- 
 tion ! ! ! 
 
 Prelate. — Supreme Architect of the Universe, 
 Father of Light and Truth, we prostrate ourselves 
 before Thee, and to the eternal laws of I^hy immacu- 
 late wisdom. Be pleased, oh Lord;, to bless this as- 
 semblage. Bless the work we are about to consum- 
 mate. Bless the Craft wheresoever dispersed. Bless 
 all men and all conditions of mankind, all over the 
 habitable globe. Grant the officers of this body 
 strength, energy and wisdom to practice truth, friend- 
 ship and brotherly love, and to dispel ignorance, su- 
 perstition and prejudice. Grant them strength and 
 wisdom to support and encourage temperance, truth, 
 fortitude and justice — strength to practise and pro- 
 pagate the Divine teachings of our beloved Rite, to 
 cultivate the social virtues and the sciences, and to 
 
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 practise tolerance, and to worship God in spirit and 
 in truth. Grant, oh Adonahi, that the principles of 
 our Ancient and Accepted Egyptian Rite of Mem- 
 phis may extend itself over the habitable globe, and 
 that we may practise the Divine teaching of our mot- 
 to, by '* rendering unto others that which we would 
 others should render unto us." And unto Thy Holy 
 Name we will asciibe all honor and praise, now and 
 forever, world without end. Amen. 
 
 Kniyhfs, — Glory to Thee, oh Lord ! Glory to Thy 
 name ! Glory to Thy Works ! 
 
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 6r. M. — Right Worshipful Grand Secretary-Gene- 
 ral, you will call the Roll of the Officers of the body 
 (or bodies) to be installed, 
 
 G. I^ec. G. — Attention Sir Knights I I will now call 
 the Roll of Officers to be installed. You will please 
 rise and approach the Altar, as your names are called. 
 
 (Secretary now caV each body to be installed, com- 
 moichig with the highest. TIte officers rise, and approach 
 the Altar.) 
 
 G. M. — Right Worshipful Grand Secretary-Gene- 
 ral, you will now read the Charter of Constitution 
 by which these officers are to be installed. 
 
 (Secretary does s'o.) 
 
 G. M. — Right Worshipful Grand Representative, 
 have you examined tht returns of the election of the 
 officers, and are they regularly elected ? 
 
 G. Rep. — Most Worshipful Grand Master, I have 
 examined the returns of the several elections, and 
 find them elected at the proper time and in due form. 
 
 G. M.— 'Tiswell. 
 
 G. M. — Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, 
 have you examined the superior officers of these 
 
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 I'LJBLK" DKCaiEES. 
 
 bodies, to see that tliey are in possession of the neces- 
 sary Degrees and competent to perform the duties of 
 their respective offices i 
 
 Dc'j). G. M. — Most Worshipful Grand Master, I 
 have examined the several officers ; I find them 
 trusty and true, well skilled in the mystic art, in pos- 
 session of the necessary Degrees, and well qualified 
 to fill the several stations to which they have been 
 elected. 
 
 G, M".— 'Tiswell. 
 
 G. M. — Right Worshipful Grand Conductor, you 
 will now arrange in a circle around the Altar, for in- 
 stallation. Illustrious Brothers , the five prin- 
 cipal ofiicers. {This is done.) You will now form the 
 balance of the officers in another circle outside. (This 
 is done) ! ! ! Brethren, you now behold at the Altar 
 the officers you have chosen to preside over you for 
 the ensuing year. Are you content with your choice ? 
 {They assent.) Right Worshipful Grand Prelate, you 
 will now administer the Obligation to the officers elect. 
 
 {The Prelate advances to the Altar.) 
 
 G. Frel. — Attention, Sir Knights ! The outer circle 
 will present their right arm toward the Altar ; the 
 inside circle will place their hands upon the Sword, 
 the symbol of honor, the Wreath, emblem of immor- 
 tality, say r, pronounce their names and repeat after 
 me : 
 
 I,- 
 
 -of my own free will and accord, upon 
 
 the Glaive, the symbol of honor, the Myrtle, em- 
 blem of Immortality, and God's Holy Book of the 
 Law, solemnly promise and swear, that I will, to the 
 utmost of my ability, serve the body over which I 
 am elected to preside, for the full term of my office 
 and keep and perform my several Obligations in 
 Masonry. ...... , ., ,., , 
 
PUBLIC DECiREES. 
 
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 t further promise and swear, that I will, to the 
 best of my ability, rule and govern this body over 
 which I shall preside or assist in its working, in a 
 spirit of kindness and brotherly love, and do all in 
 my power to inculcate the principles of harmony and 
 brotherly love ; that I will obey my superi(>rs in 
 office and act with kindness and consideration to my 
 equals and inferiors, and suffer no innovations to be 
 made in the Rituals and teachings of our Order as 
 promulgated by the Sovereign Sanctuary, so far as 
 the same shall come to my knowledcje ; that I will 
 cause the election of officers to be held at the proper 
 time, and when so elected, will bind my successors 
 by the same Obligation by which 1 am now bound, 
 and transmit to them all Funds, Furniture, or other 
 Property, Papers, Rituals, Seals and Charters which 
 I shall be put in possession of, and bind them, also, 
 to do the same by their successors forever, to the 
 best of my ability. So help me God, and keep me 
 steadfast to keep and perform the same. (Each kiss 
 the Book. ) 
 
 Prel. — {To the officers of the outer circle.) The Ob- 
 ligation taken by your superior officers, you, each of 
 you, promise to assist them to keep and perform ? 
 (They all assejit.) 
 
 0. Rep. — (To officers.) Illustrious Brothers 
 
 (naming each of the first three officers.) 
 
 1. Do you each promise to be good men, and 
 strictly otey the moral law. (Answer,) 
 
 2. Do you promise to work diligently, live credit- 
 ably, and act honourably by all men ? (Ansv:er.) 
 
 3. Do you promise to hold in veneration the offi- 
 cers of the Sovereign Sanctuary and their successors, 
 supreme and subordinate, according to their stations 
 and to submit to the awards and resolutions of your 
 
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 PUBLIC DEGREES. 
 
 Brethren in conclave convened, in every case consist- 
 ent with the Constitutions of the Order i (Answer.) 
 
 4. Do you promise to avoid private piques and 
 quarrels, and guard against intemperance and ex- 
 cess ? (Ansv^er.) 
 
 5. Do you promise to be cautious in behaviour, 
 courteous to your Brethren, and faithful to the body 
 over which you preside ? { Answer.) 
 
 6. Do you admit that no person can be regularly 
 admitted into this Order who is not a Master Mason 
 in good standing, made in a regu^ irly constituted 
 Lodge, and without previous notice and diligent in- 
 quiry as to his character by a competent committee 
 appointed at a regular conclave, except by the Grand 
 Master or by his Dispensation ? (Answer.) 
 
 7. Do you agree that no visitors shall be admitted 
 or persons received for attiliation in the body over 
 which you preside, without an examination and pro- 
 ducing proper vouchers of their Masonic standing ? 
 (Atiswer.) 
 
 G. Rep. — Illustrious Brothers these are the regu- 
 lations of the Ancient and Accepted Egyptian Rite of 
 Memphis, 96^ . (Then to the whole body of officers he 
 says :) Do you each and all of you consent to the 
 same, and promise to support and sustain your supe- 
 rior officers in the strict observance of the same i 
 (Ansiver. ) 
 
 G. M. — Brethren, I now present to your notice the 
 Holy Bible, the Gj-eat Light in Masonry ; also the 
 Glaive, symbol of honour, and the Myrtle, emblem 
 of the immortality of the soul, which should always 
 be placed upon and adorn the Altar of all the bodies 
 Of this Rite. The Holy Book of the Law will guide 
 you in the path of duty and point to you the way to 
 happiness on this earth, and direct your feet into the 
 Temple of our God, Eternal in the Heaven. The 
 
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 Myrtle will remind you that the soul of man is im- 
 mortal, and lives through all Eternity ; and the 
 Glaive, the symbol of honour, that you should always 
 be ready and willing to draw your sword in defence 
 of the principles of Truth and Virtue, and to stay 
 the hand of oppression. 
 
 I also present you with the Book of Constitutions, 
 the Laws and Regulations of your body, together 
 with the Ritual of the same ; which you will strictly 
 preserve and transmit to your successor ia ofi'ce. 
 The Book of Constitutions you will cause to be read 
 in your conclaves, that none may be ignorant of the 
 precepts and regulations it enjoins. You will now 
 receive the Charter ; by authority of which you will 
 open, rule and govern the Body over which you pre- 
 side ; and which you will transmit to your successors 
 at instalation, or deliver up to the Grand Master, or 
 the Sovereign Sanctuary, when requested. You will 
 be very careful to preserve it ; and remember that 
 no conclave can be held unless it is present. In your 
 absence your next inferior ohicer will, if in the pos- 
 session of the Charter, preside, and in your and his 
 absence, his next inferior officer, if in possession of 
 the Charter, will preside. If neither of the three 
 first oflicers, nor any Past Most Wise, are present, no 
 conclave can be held, unless the Most Worshipful 
 Grand Master, a Past orrand Master, or some of the 
 Right Worshipful officers of the Sovereign Sanctuary 
 be present. But, in any and all cases, the Charter 
 must be present, unless the Grand, or Past Grand 
 Master hold the conclave ; in which case it will not 
 be necessary for the Charter to be present. 
 
 Brethren, you have cheerfully complied with the 
 charges and regulations of this Order, you are now 
 to be installed in your respective oflBces, having full 
 confidence in your skill, learning and ability to gov- 
 
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 PUBLIC DEGREES. 
 
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 em the same, which I hope you may feel pleased to 
 do in such a spirit of kindness and brotherly love, 
 that your body ma;; be of one mind, and tilled with 
 a spirit of harmony, unity and love. Be ever 
 watchful over the landmarks of the Institution ; see 
 that no brother is advanced until he has made suit- 
 able proficiency in the preceding degrees, and that 
 no one is admitted into the Order who is not worthy. 
 Rather have few members and worthy men than 
 large numbers of doubtful reputation. Practice a 
 just spirit of emulation, not only as to who can best 
 work and best agree, but who can bring the best men 
 into the Order. Avoid contention and discussion 
 calculated to engender strife, Speak not evil of any 
 branch of legally constituted Freemasonry, or try to 
 discourage brethrta from entering into any other 
 legal branch of the Order. Remember we are all 
 brethren descended from the same common stock, 
 and although we may not work alike, all legal work 
 is good work, and will tend to make men virtuous 
 and happy. Finally, brethren, live in peace with all 
 men ; revile none ; slander none ; but render good 
 for evil. Be just to all. Ask nothing but what is 
 right, and submit to nothing that is wrong. And 
 may the God of peace be with you and abide in you 
 and your Chapter evermore. Amen. 
 
 Response. — So mote it be. 
 
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 G. M. — Very Worshipful Grand Captain of the 
 Guard, you will now conduct the officers to their 
 several stations. 
 
 (The Gratid Officers will now vacate the positions , and 
 he seated near the Orient.) 
 
 G. M. — ! ! ! By virtue of the high power in me 
 
 vested, I now declare {- as the case may be) regularly 
 
 constituted, and its officers duly installed. May the 
 
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 \Sj and 
 
 blessing of Heaven rest upon you, and may you 
 prosper in all good works. Very Worshipful Grand 
 Captain of the Guard, make the Proclamation. 
 
 Capt Guard. — To the glory of the Supreme Archi- 
 tect of the Universe: In the name of the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary of the Ancient and Accepted Egyptian 
 Rite of Memphis 96", sitting in the valley of Canada, 
 
 I hereby declare ( Rose Croix Chapter, No. — , or 
 
 Henate, No. — , as the case may be), duly constituted 
 and its officers duly installed for the year 18 — , and 
 until their successors are elected or appointed, and 
 installed in due form. 
 
 (If the Ode is not sung the Benediction in then pro- 
 nounced.) 
 
 CLOSINO ODE. 
 
 1. Almighty Father, God of Love, 
 
 Sacred Eternal King of Kings, 
 From Thy Celestial Courts above, 
 
 Send beams of Grace on Seraph's wings ; 
 Oh ! may they, gilt with Light Divine, 
 
 Shed on our hearts inspiring rays, 
 While bending at Thy Sacred Shrine, 
 
 We offer Mystic Songs of Praise. 
 
 2. Faith, with Divine and Heavenly Eye, 
 
 Pointing to radiant realms of bliss, 
 Shed here Thy sweet Benignity, 
 
 And crown our ho;/es with happiness; 
 Hope ! too with bosom void of fear. 
 
 Still on Thy steadfast anchor lean ; 
 Oh ! shed thy balmy influence here. 
 
 And fill our hearts with joy serene. 
 
 3. And Thou, fair Charity ! whose smile 
 
 Can bid the heart forget its woe ; 
 Whose tread can Misery's care beguile, 
 
 And kindness' sweetest boon bestow, 
 Here shed Thy sweet Soul soothing ray ; 
 
 Soften our hearts, Thou Power Divine ; 
 Bid the warm gem of Pity play. 
 
 With sparkling lustre, on our Shrine, 
 
 
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 PUBLIC DEGREES. 
 
 4. Thou, who art thron'd midst dazzling light, ^ 
 
 And wrapp'd in brilliant robes of gold, 
 Whose flowing locks of silvery white, 
 
 Thy age and honour both unfold — 
 Genius of Masonry ! descend, 
 
 And guide our steps by strictest Law; 
 Oh ! swiftly to our Temples bend, 
 
 A.nd fill our breasts with solemen awe. 
 
 G. M. — Illustrious Knights, observe the Orient — 
 {Battery. —l ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !— Stamp ! ! !) 
 
 (After the Battery they are dismissed with the follow- 
 ing Prayer or Benediction by the Grand Prelate.) 
 
 BENEDICTION. 
 
 Prelate. — Now may the blessing of Almighty God 
 and T. S. A. O. T. U. rest upon us, and all regular 
 Masons ; may brotherly love prevail, and every moral 
 and social virtue cement us. Amen. So mote it be. 
 
 G.M.—H! 
 
 G. of Sanctuary. — ! ! ! 
 Sentinel. — !!! 
 
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KNIGHT iDEPT CQNSECRATOR. 
 
 TWENTIETH DEGREE 
 
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 ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED 
 
 Egyptian Rite of Memphis, 96^ 
 
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 (The invited Guests and Visitors being seated, and the 
 Officers in their respective stations^ the Hall is dark- 
 ened.) 
 
 Most Wise. — (Strikes!) Brethren, this being the 
 time appointed for the Dedication of this Hall, as 
 a Masonic Temple ; the Grand Master (or other pro- 
 per title) of the Sovereign Sanctuary has arrived, and 
 is now waiting to perform the Ceremony of Consecra- 
 tion. Let strict silence be observed. 
 
 (The Grand Director of Ceremonies strikes ! ! ! upon 
 the outer door.) 
 
 Guard of Tower. — An alarm at the door of our 
 Sanctuary, M. W. 
 
 M. W. — Sir Kt. Guard of the Tower: attend to 
 the alarm and ascertain the cause. 
 
 G. ofT. — (Opens the door.) The Most Wise desires 
 to know who it is that thus disturbs us ? 
 
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 KNIGHT ADEPT CONSECRATOR, 
 
 Grand Director of Ceremonies. — Tt is the Grand 
 Master (or other proper title) who comes to consecrate 
 this place as a Temple for the propagation of the 
 peaceful teachings and sublime morals of our Ancient 
 Rite, under the auspices of the Sovereign Sanctuary, 
 sitting in the valley of Canada, in the name and to 
 the Glory of the Supreme Architect of the Universe. 
 
 Q. of T. —Most Wise : It is the Grand Master {or 
 other proper title) of our Ancient Rite, and he comes 
 hither to consecrate this Temple to the service of God, 
 and the Hite of Memphis. 
 
 M. W. — Admit the M. W. G. M. {or other proper 
 title) with the officers of the Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 (They enter, are received ivith the Grand Honors.) 
 
 {The Most Wise comes doion from his seat. The 
 Senior aiid Junior Wardens advance with him to the 
 Altar J on the cushion of which is the Sacred Booh of 
 Laws, the Sword, Myrtle, three Gavels, and a Key. 
 They take up the cushion and convey it to the Occident, 
 where the Grand Master {or his Representative) meets 
 them ; he takes up the Key, and the Grand Director and 
 and Grand Master of Ceremonies take the cushion from 
 the Most Wise and Sir Knights Senior and Junior War- 
 dens, who then return to their proper stations. TheGrand 
 Master and his officers stand facing the Orient.) 
 
 Gravid Master. — Brethren, at the Consecration of a 
 Masonic Temple, our first desire is, that our labor 
 may prove acceptable to the Supreme Architect of the 
 Universe, and find grace in His eyes, that he may 
 look with favor on our work ; with that intent, let 
 the triangle be formed. 
 
 {All kneel on the triangle, or if in full uniform- stand 
 on the triangle with swords drawn.) 
 
 Prayer. 
 Oh Thou Supreme Architect of the Unj verse ! 
 
KNIGHT ADEPT CONSECIUTOR. 
 
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 Light of the World, which is filled with Thy Glory 
 and Thy Goodness. We adore Thy Supreme Majes- 
 ty. VVe bow down before Thy Infinite Wisdom, 
 which has created all, and which preserves all. 
 Deign to receive our prayers, and the homage of our 
 love. Bless the work we are now engaged in, that of* 
 consecrating this edifice to the service of universal 
 Masonry, and to the Glory of Thy Name. Bless the 
 work and the teachings here to be exemplified ; make 
 them conformable to Thy Laws ; enlighten these Thy 
 servants with Thy Divine Light, that they may have 
 no other end in view than obedience to Thee, the 
 prosperity of Masonry, and the general good of 
 humanity. 
 
 All Say.— Glory to Thee, Oh Lord ! Glory to Thy 
 Name ! Glory to Thy Great Works ! 
 
 (All rise, Mv sic plays — the Grand Master^ folloived by 
 his officers, makes a tour of the Iiall,and stops at the sta- 
 tion of the Junior Warden where there are three can- 
 dies or lamps, in a triangular form,. 
 
 O. Master. — Sovereign Ruler of the Universe ! 
 whom we invoke by many names ; Thou who reign- 
 est supreme, All Powerful, Unchangeable, Jeho- 
 vah, Father of Nature, Source of Light, Supreme 
 Law of the Universe, deign to bless the lights we now 
 enkindle ; may they light the steps of the Neophyte 
 towards the Temple of Truth, under the direction of 
 the 111. Bro. to whose hands I now confide this 
 Gavel, symbol of the power of ofiice ; may prudence, 
 zeal, and justice be his innate monitors, to guide his 
 every action towards good, and the prosperity of our 
 Ancient and Accepted Rite, and to the Glory of Thy 
 Holy Name. 
 
 Kniahtfi. — So mote it be. 
 
 {G.M. gives the Gavel to the Sir Knight Junior War- 
 iilen. The Grand Junior M. oJC. lights tjie ijire^ candles.^ 
 
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 KNIGHT ADEPT CONSECRATOR. 
 
 0. M. — Illustrious Sir Knight Junior Warden, 
 what is the meaning of your three lights ? 
 
 Junior Warden. — They represent the brightness of 
 the flame of virtue, unceasingly reminding us that 
 virtue is the support of our Ancient and Accepted 
 !kite ; and that, without virtue there would be no 
 happiness on earth ; the Divine Light of Truth, and 
 the honor of a true Freemason, which, kept pure and 
 unstained, will ever shine with radiant splendor. 
 
 (Music Plays. — The Grand Master and the assisting 
 Grand Officers now proceed to the desk of the Illustrious 
 Sir Knight Senior Warden in the southivest angle of the 
 room^ ivhere are three candles, as at the Sir Knight 
 Junior Warden^s desk.) 
 
 G. Master. — Omnipotent Father of Light and Love; 
 fruitful source of knowledge, virtue and happiness ; 
 cast Thine all-seeing eye upon this Thy servant, 
 whose lights we are now about to kindle, and to whom 
 we now confide this Gavel. Grant that the flame of 
 zeal for our dearly beloved Institution may ever burn 
 with unquenchable brightness within his breast, and 
 that he may never use the Gavel but with discretion, 
 wisdom and deliberate judgment ; so may his labors 
 tend towards the propagation and benefit of our 
 Ancient and Accepted Rite, and to t>..e Glory of Thy 
 Holy Name. 
 
 Knights. — So mote it be. 
 
 (G. M. gives the Gavel to the Sir Knight Senior War- 
 den. The Grand Junior M. ofC, lights the three candles.) 
 
 G. M. — 111. Sir Knight Senior Warden, what is the 
 meaning of your lights I 
 
 Senior Warden. — They represent Faith in our sub- 
 lime Institution, Hope in a glorious immortality, and 
 Charity to all mankind. 
 
 {Music Plays. — The Grand Master and the Gran<il 
 Oj^cers now proceed to the Orient.) 
 
KNIGHT ADEPT CONSECRATOR. 
 
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 G. Master. — Here, in the east of the Sanctuary, 
 cast the rays of Thy Goodness, we beseech Thee, oh 
 Jehovah, with a triple brightness, upon this, the 
 chief officer, standing at the apex of the triangle in 
 this Orient ; may he tend to the elevation of Masonry, 
 and the dignity of onr Rite ; and may this Gavel, 
 wielded by his hand, with confidence and impartiality, 
 be ever reverentially respected by the brothers and 
 tend to the prosperity of our Rite, and to the Glory 
 of Thy Holy Name. 
 
 Knights. — So mote it be. 
 
 {G. M, gives^Gavel to the Most Wise. The th'^ee can- 
 dles are lighted.) 
 
 G. Master. — Most Wise, what is the meaning of 
 your lights ? 
 
 M. W. — They are symbolical of the threefold 
 luminous essence of the Supreme Architect of the 
 Universe — Wisdom, Justice, and Truth, which we, 
 as Masons, are enjoined to propagate among our fel- 
 low men. 
 
 G. Master. — Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Mas- 
 ter, place upon the Altar the Sacred Book of Laws, 
 the Sword, symbol of honor, and the Myrtle, emblem 
 of Immortality. 
 
 (The Deputy Grand Master places the Sacred writings 
 upon the Altar, then the SiOord, and the wreath of 
 Myrtle on the Book. ) 
 
 D. G. Master. — Illustrious Brethren : behold, I 
 place upon the Altar the Sacred Book of Laws, the 
 guide of our conduct, the silent, but holy witness of 
 our Masonic vows ; may the inspired writings here 
 deposited, ever admonish us to persevere in the pro- 
 pagation o" our beloved Rite ; and may our every 
 action be as pure and unsullied, as the bright blade 
 of the Sword of honor, which, with the Myrtle, em- 
 bjeift of I?nmortality, I now plac^ in this Temple 5 
 
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 KNIGHT ADEPT CONSECRATOR. 
 
 may they long x main with honor in your care, my 
 dear Brethren as a sacred charge. 
 
 (The Grand Master and other Grand Officers form 
 around the Altar. The Grand Master burns a 2jerf,ime, 
 and carries it in a censer around the Hall.) 
 
 G. Master. — Behold, I consecrate this Temple to 
 Universal Benevolence and to the service of Free- 
 masonry, as practiced by the votaries of our Ancient 
 and A ccepted Egyptian Rite, by the purification of 
 fire. 
 
 May no impurities enter here. Amen. — {All re- 
 spond.) So mote it be. 
 
 May peace prevail. Amen. — {All respond.) So 
 mote it be. 
 
 May all the social virtues unite us. Amen. — {All 
 respond.) So mote it be. 
 
 May charity flow forth from this Temple. Amen. 
 {All respond.) So mote it be. 
 
 May the blessings of truth, patriotism, love, and 
 charity, prevail in and around this Temple. Amen. — 
 (All respond.) So mote it be. 
 
 May the brethren observe and practice all these, so 
 that our Ancient an^l Accepted Rite shall be honored 
 and respected by the profane, and become a blessing 
 to humanity. Amen. — {All respond.) So mote it be. 
 
 {The Gravid Master remains at the East while the 
 Grand Orator takes a vase of water and sprinkles the 
 different parts of the hall. ) 
 
 G. Orator. — Be purified, and be ever as pure as the 
 undefiled water which t now use, in accordance with 
 the ancient customs of our venerated Rite. The con- 
 secration by water is of the highest antiquity ; it was 
 used by the Chaldeans and the Egyptians, and is the 
 origin of the " Lustral Waters of the Greeks ; " and 
 
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 KNIGHT ADEPT OoNSECRATOTl. 
 
 141 
 
 teaches us, that to be purified, man must rid himself 
 of his evil intentions. 
 
 {The Grand Mader strikes I ! ! ivhicli is repeated by 
 the Sir Knujhts Senior and Junior Wardens. All rise), 
 
 G. Master. — G. Orator and Prelate, assemble the 
 Brethren composing this body, in a triangular form 
 around the Altar, there to pronounce the obligation 
 of Fraternal Union. 
 
 {The Grand Prelate forms the members in due posi- 
 tion ; the Most Wise at the East^ the Senior Warden at 
 the South-westy and the Junior Warden at the North- 
 west Angles. All kneel and extend the right hand towards 
 the A Itar, and the left hand upon the heart. ) 
 
 To the Glory of the Supreme Architect of the Uni- 
 verse. Jn the name of the Sovereign Sanctuary of 
 the Ancient and Accepted Egyptian Rite of Mem- 
 phis, 96°. Salutation on all points of the triangle. 
 
 I do most solemly promise on my faith and honor, 
 as a true Freemason, ever to recognise and uphold 
 
 this , as a duly and regularly constituted Masonic 
 
 Body, according to the Charter received by them ; 
 to obey its By-laws, Rales and Regulations ; also the 
 Laws, Rules and Regulations, of the Mystic Temple 
 for the Valley of , and the Degrees emanat- 
 ing from the Sovereign Sanctuary sitting in the Valley 
 of Canada ; to this we sacredly pledge ourselves ; and 
 may God keep us pure and truthful. Amen. 
 
 G. M. — Let us sing the 
 
 DEDICATION ODE. 
 
 Glorious God, on Thee we call ; 
 Father, Friend, and Judge of all ; 
 Holy Saviour, heavenly kin^. 
 
 
 Homage to Thy throne we 
 
 bring 
 
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142 
 
 KNIGHT ADEPT CONSECRATOR. 
 
 ■1' 
 
 In' the wonders all around, 
 
 Ever is Thy spirit found. 
 
 And of each good thinj,' we see 
 
 All the good is born in Thee ! ^ 
 
 Thine the beauteous skill that lurks 
 Everywhere in Nature's works — 
 Thine is Art, with all its worth, 
 Thine each masterpiece on earth ! 
 
 Yea — and foremost in the van. 
 Springs from Thee the Mind of Man ; 
 On its light, for this is Thine, 
 Shed abroad the love divine. 
 
 Lo, our God ! Thy children here 
 
 From all realms are gathered near. 
 
 Wisely gathered, gathering still — 
 
 For " peace on earth, tow'rds men good will ! " 
 
 May we, with fraternal mind, 
 Bless our Brothers of mankind ! 
 May we, through redeeming love, 
 Be the blest of God above ! 
 
 (r. M. — Brethren, now give your attention to the 
 Teachings of JMasonry. 
 
 G. Rep. — Hate superstition ; adore God, who in 
 creating thee a being, free, intelligent and capable 
 of virtue, has made thee the arbiter of thine own 
 destiny. 
 
 G. Secretary General. — Listen to the voice of reason, 
 which cries to thee, all men are equal ; all are mem- 
 bers of one family ; be tolerant, just and good. 
 
 G. Orator. — Let all thy actions be directed to utility 
 and goodness ; judge of them beforehand ; if any of 
 thy meditated actions be of a doubtful character, ab- 
 stain from them. 
 
 G. Senior Master of Ceremonies. — Practice virtue ; 
 it is the charm of existence ; it consists in mutual 
 benefits. 
 
KNIGHT ADEPT GONSECRATOR. 
 
 143 
 
 •I 
 
 G. Prelate. — Now that thy felicity is inseparable 
 from that of thy fellow beings ; do to them as thou 
 wonldst wish them to do unto thee ; let thy devotion 
 to principle involve, if necessary, even the sacrifice 
 of thy life. 
 
 G. Capt. of Guard. — The moral law is universal; let 
 its sacred text be graven on the hearts of men ; who- 
 soever transgresses it shall unfailingly be punished. 
 
 G. Treasurer. — The just man, strong in his approv- 
 ing conscience, is beyond the reach of misfortune 
 and persecution ; his trust is in the justice of the 
 Supreme Being. 
 
 G. Representative. — The wicked undergo punishment 
 without ceasing; no "Lethean W^aters" can extin- 
 guish the fires of remorse. 
 
 Deputy Grand Master. — Forget not, thy soul is not 
 material, and therefore, cannot perish as does the 
 body, which dissolves into its component elements ; 
 bev/are of staining it with vice. 
 
 Grand Master. — And now, by virtue gf the High 
 Masonic Power with which I am invested, and in the 
 name of the Supreme Architect of the Universe, and 
 under the auspices of the Sovereign Sanctuary of the 
 Ancient and Accepted Egyptian Rite of Memphis, 
 96*^, sitting in the Valley of Canada, 1 declare this 
 Temple duly consecrated to the service of Free- 
 masonry ; to Justice, Wisdom, Patriotism, Faith, 
 Hope, Charity, Virtue, Truth, and Honor, and Uni- 
 versal Benevolence. 
 
 Illustrious Brethren : join me in rejoicing on this 
 happy occason. 
 
 (^All give battery ! ! ! — ! ! ! — .' ! I raise iheir hands, 
 and say:) 
 
 In the name of the Most High, prosperity to this 
 Temple of Masonry. 
 
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 144 
 
 KNIGHT ADEPT CONSECRATOR. 
 
 J f f f f f 
 
 • • t • • • 
 
 raise their hayidsj 
 
 (All give hatter u ! ! !- 
 and say :) 
 
 To Thy honor and Glory, we do this, Almighty 
 Father ; to Thee we commend the whole Masonic 
 family ; bless them, O God ! 
 
 (All (five battery ! ! ! — / / / — / / / ralw fheir hands 
 arid say :) 
 
 Glory to Thee O Lord ! Glory to Thy Name ! Glory 
 to Thy Great Work ! 
 
 G. M, — Let the chain of union be formed and the 
 grasp of Masonic faith encircle the Temple, from the 
 august Orient to the Obelisks in the West. 
 
 ( rhe chain is formed. R. H. over ai in B. C. Chap. ) 
 
 G. Prelate. — Father of Nature ! God of Love ! Source 
 of all Perfection ! We, Tliy children, assembled in 
 this Temple which we have consecrated to Thy Name, 
 and the service of Sublime Masonry, testify our 
 boundless gratitude for the signal favors Thou hast 
 lavished upon us , continue to shed, we implore Thee, 
 Merciful Father, over all Masons, the beneticence of 
 Thy Divine Love ! Bless this Sanctuary and the 
 culture of the Mystic Science, and finally re-unite 
 all Thy children in Thy Glorious Sanctuary abov6. 
 Amen! 
 
 Knights. — So mote it be. G^ •^'^to Thee, O Lord ' 
 Glory to Thy Name / Glory '• Great Works ! 
 
 (Battery ! ! !—! ! !—! ! ! ' ...p ! ! !) 
 
KNIGHT ADEPT EULOGIST. 
 
 TWENTY J'IRST DEGREE, 
 OR, 
 
 THE CHAPTER OF SORROW 
 
 
 OF THE 
 
 ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED 
 
 Egyptian Rite of fflempMs,' 96'. 
 
 (No Mason can he interred with the formalities of the 
 Ancient and Accepted Egyptian Rite of Memphis^ 96° 
 ludess he has received the JJegree of Kt. of the Rose-Croix. 
 
 The Chapter, tienate, or Council, of which the de- 
 ceased was a member, must he opened in Ancient and 
 Primitive form, and when in procession, shall he under 
 the immediate charge of its Presiding Officer ; strict de- 
 corum must he observed, and 'none can leave the cortege 
 wlthmt his consent. ) 
 
 Order of Funer.*^ Procession. 
 The Symbolic Lodge to which the Deceased Bro- 
 ther BELONGED. SeNTINEL, WITH SwORD RE- 
 VERSED, PRECEDING THE R. C. CHAPTER 
 TO WHICH THE DECEASED BELONGED. 
 
 K. S. W. K. J. W. 
 
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 146 
 
 THE CHAPTER OF SORROW. 
 
 Banner of the 
 
 Kts. Rose-Croix. Chapter. Kts. Rose-Croix. 
 
 Gd. of T. Prelate. Capt. of Gd. 
 
 Orator with Bible. 
 
 ARCH. 
 
 Treas. Conductor. M.W. Organist. Archivist. 
 
 Marshal. 
 
 Sentinel of Senai... 
 
 S. K. I. J. K. I. 
 
 Banner of the. 
 
 Senate. 
 
 Hermetic Philosophers. Hermetic Philosophers. 
 
 G. OF S. Arch. C. of G. 
 
 • Orator with Bible. 
 
 Recorder. G. COMMANDER. Treasurer. 
 
 Marshal. 
 
 Sentinel of Council. 
 
 First Mystagogue. Second Mystagogue. 
 
 Perfect Pontiffs. Perfi:ct Pontiffs. 
 
 Standard Bearet^. 
 
 G. OF Sanc. Orator with Bi^«le. Archivist. 
 
 Gr. Expert. Secretary. Treas. Sword Bearer 
 
 Sublime Dai, 
 
 Grand Conductor. 
 
 Banner of the Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 Patriarchs. 
 
 Grand Sentinel. 
 
 TiiRY Worshipful Officers. 
 
 Right Worshipful Officers. 
 
 Grand BxEWiJRT. Grand Stewart, 
 
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THE CHAPTER OF SORROW. 
 
 147 
 
 . Grand Prelate with Bible. 
 Most Worshipful Officers. 
 Standard of the Grand Master. 
 Sword Bear dr. Grand Master. Sword Bearer. 
 
 Pall Bearers. The Corpse. Pall Bearers. 
 With Insigna of his Highest Degree. 
 
 The Family Mourners. 
 
 The Walls of the place when the /^ is to be held 
 should be hung with black. In the centre of the 
 room is the casket, the head towards the east. The Re- 
 galia of the Highest Degree attained by the departed 
 Brother to be placed on the casket. When the hour 
 arrives, the Knights will assemble, in full uniform, at 
 the Chapter Room and open the Chapter in due form. 
 The Procession will be formed and proceed to the 
 place where the Lodge of Sorrow is to be held. The 
 Procession will be under the charge of the Director 
 and Master of Ceremonies, and will be formed in two 
 ranks, in reverse Order of Rank, and will enter the 
 room and form in a circle around the casket. 
 
 The Highest Ofhcer present will open the \ by 
 having the following hymn sung, followed by a 
 prayer : 
 
 Brother, thon hast gone before us, 
 To the sphere whence none return, 
 
 Still fond memory shadows o'er us, 
 Kind remembrance of thy form. 
 
 As we mingle with emotion, ' 
 
 In our solemn, mystic rites, 
 Thy freed spirit's calm devotion, ♦ 
 
 Rises where pure love invites. * 
 
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148 
 
 THE CHAPTER OF SORROW. 
 
 When, on bended knee, each brother 
 
 Lifts his soul to God above, 
 Oft may memory's shadow hover. 
 
 To refresh each soul with love. 
 
 May the bright example aid us 
 
 Mason's duty to fulfill ; 
 And when death in dust hath laid us, 
 
 May Truth brightly guide us still. 
 
 G. Prelate. — Most gracious God, Supreme Architect 
 of the Universe, author of all good and giver of all mer- 
 cy, pour down we implore Thee Thy blessings upon us, 
 and grant that the solemnity of this occasion may bind 
 us yet closer together in the ties of bro^ lerly love. 
 May the present instance of mortality forcibly remind 
 us all, of our approaching and inevitable destiny, and 
 weaning our affections from the things of this world, 
 and fix them more devotedly on Thee, our only sure 
 refuge in the hour of need ; and grant, O God, that 
 when the awful summons shall arrive for us to quit 
 our transitory lodge on earth, the light which is from 
 above will dispel the gloomy darkness of death, and 
 that departing hence with faith in our Heavenly Fa- 
 ther, in a full hope of a resurrection, and in charity 
 with all men, we may, through Thy Love, be admitted 
 to Thy celestial Chapter on high, to partake in 
 peaceful re- union with the souls of our departed 
 brethren, the mysterious and unspeakable happiness 
 of Thine everlasting kingdom. And, O Merciful God, 
 Thou who art the Father of the Widow and the Or- 
 phans, we beseech Thee to look down in pity and 
 love, upon those who are left behind ; sustain and com- 
 fort them in their sore affliction, and finally ga,ther 
 them all into Thine everlasting Kingdom. 
 
 Response. — Sojmote it be. Glory to Thee, Oh Lord ! 
 Glory to Thy Name ! Glory to Thy Great Works ! 
 
THE CHAPTER OF SORROW. 
 
 149 
 
 Architect 
 I all mer- 
 upon us, 
 nay bind 
 rly love. 
 y remind 
 tiny, and 
 lis world, 
 [)nly sure 
 God, that 
 IS to quit 
 ;h is from 
 eath, and 
 venly Fa- 
 il charity 
 admitted 
 rtake in 
 departed 
 happiness 
 iful God, 
 d the Or- 
 pity and 
 and com- 
 ly gather 
 
 Oh Lord ! 
 Works ! 
 
 
 G. M.—ln the name of T. S. A. O. T. U. I now 
 declare this Chapter of Sorrow duly opened. 
 
 THE LAMENTATION. 
 
 G. Orator. — Brethren, in the midst of Life we are 
 in Death. We live but to see those we love, pass 
 away into the silent tomb. 
 
 G. Prelate. — *' I am the resurrection and the life. 
 He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet 
 shall he live ; and whosoever liveth and believeth ia 
 Me shall never die. " 
 
 Knights.— Glory to Thee, O Lord ! Glory to Thy 
 Name ! Glory to Thy Great Works ! 
 
 G. Orator. — Even as the acacia bends before the 
 tempest, and falls intv. the waters which murmur at 
 its feet, so has fallen our beloved Sir Knight. Sorrow 
 darkens our countenances, and our eyes are dimmed 
 with tears, for we have lost a bright light ; the Knights 
 are plunged in sorrow ; the craftsmen lament, and 
 even among the profane the voice of grief is heard ! 
 Illustrious Sir Knight and Brother is no more. 
 
 G. Prelate. — The Lord gave, and the liord hath 
 taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. 
 
 Knights.— Glory to Thee, O Lord ! Glory to Thy 
 Name ! Glory to Thy Great Works ! 
 
 G.Orator. — What man is he that liveth and shall not 
 see death ? Shall he deliver his soul from the hands 
 of the grave l Man walketh in a vain shadow. He 
 heapeth up riches and cannot tell who shall gather 
 them. It is better to go to the house of mourning, 
 than to the house of feasting, for that is the end of 
 all men, and the living will lay it to his heart. Man 
 dieth and wasteth away. Yea, man giveth up the 
 Ghost, and where is he 1 
 
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 150 
 
 THE CHAPTER OF SORHOW. 
 
 G. Prelate. — Yea, thougH I walk through the valley 
 of the shadT^vv of death, I will fear no evil : for thou 
 art with me ; thy rod and thy staft' comfort me. 
 
 Knights.— Glory to Thee O Lord ! Glory to Thy 
 Name ! Glory to Thy Great Works ! 
 
 G. Orator. — Behold thou hast made my days as it 
 were a span long ; and mine age is even as nothing in 
 respect of thee ; and every man living is altogether 
 vanity. Behold, Lord, we are in distress ! Our 
 hearts are turned within us ; there is none to comfort 
 us. Mourning and lamentation are heard among us, 
 
 G. Prelate. — I heard a voice from heaven, saying 
 unto me write. From henceforth blessed are the dead 
 who die in the Lord : even so saith the Spirit ; for 
 thej' rest from their labors. 
 
 Knights. — Glory to Thee, O Lord I Glory to Thy 
 Name ! Glory to Thy Great Works ! 
 
 G. Orator. — Thou has set our misdeeds before thee: 
 and our secret sins in the light of thy countenance. 
 For when Thou art angry all our days are gone. We 
 bring our years to an end as it were a tale that is told. 
 Thou has cut off the life of our Brother, and the 
 waters of affliction flow over our heads. The joy of 
 our heart has ceased, and our gladness is turned into 
 mourning. 
 
 G. Prelate. — Behold Twill shew you a mystery. We 
 shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed in a 
 moment, in the twinkling of an eye at the last 
 trump ; so when this corruption shall put on incor- 
 ruption, and this mortal shall put on immortality, 
 then shall be brought to pass the saying that is writ- 
 ten, '* Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, 
 where is thy sting ? O grave where is thy victory i " 
 
 Knights. — Glory to thee, O Lord ! Glory to thy 
 Name ! Gl ry to thy Great Works. 
 
 ^{End of Liamentations.) 
 
11 
 
 THE CHAPTER OF SORROW. 
 
 151 
 
 ODE. 
 
 Weep no more ! He is not dead, 
 On the earth he rests his head. 
 But his spirit everywhere, 
 Like the sunlight till the air. 
 
 G. Prelate.—M-^ythe blessing of T. S. A. 0. T. U. 
 rest upon us all, now and forevermore. 
 
 Knights. — So mote it be. 
 
 G. M. — This \ of sorrow is now duly closed 
 
 (The procession will now form as laid down in the pro- 
 gramme, and proceed to the grave.) 
 
 {On an icing at the grave, the brethren fc- i a circle 
 around it, the clergy and officers of deceased s Chapter 
 take their station at the head, the rkuurners at the foot. 
 The regalia is taken from the coffin by the senior M. of C. 
 The clergyman concludes the funeral service of the church 
 to which deceased belonged, after which the Grand Master 
 proceeds as follows : — ) 
 
 G. M. — My brethren, we are again called upon by 
 a most solemn admonition to regard the uncertainty 
 of human life, the immutable certainty of death and 
 the vanity of all earthly pursuits — decrepitude and 
 decay are written on every living thing — weakness and 
 imperfection are the incidents of our fallen condition 
 — the damp, dark grave is our destiny and our doom 
 — the cradle and the coffin stand in juxtaposition, 
 and as soon as we begin to live, that moment do we 
 also begin to die. What an eloquent commentary is 
 here exhibited on the instability of every human pur- 
 suit, and how touchingly does it echo the sad senti- 
 ment of that great preacher, who wrote for our per- 
 petual warning the immortal text, " vanity of vanities, 
 all is vanity." 
 
 The last sad offices paid to the dead are but useful 
 as lectures to the living — from them we are to derive 
 
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 152 
 
 THE CHAPTER OF SORROW. 
 
 instraction, and consider every solemnity of this kind 
 as a suinmons to prepare for our approaching disso- 
 lution ; but notwithstanding the various mementos 
 of mortality we meet in our daily progress, and not- 
 withstanding that death has established his empire 
 over all the work of nature, yet through some unac- 
 countable infatuation, we wilfully forget that we are 
 all born to die. We go on from one design to another, 
 add hope to hope, and lay out plans for the employ- 
 ment of many years, until we are suddenly alarmed 
 by the approach of death, when we least expect him, 
 and at an hour which we probably may have consid- 
 ered the meridian of our existence. 
 
 What are all the externals of human dignity — the 
 power of wealth, the dreams of ambition, the pride of 
 intellect, the charms of beauty — when nature has 
 paid her just debt. Fix your eyes on the last scene, 
 and view humanity stripped of its dazzling meritri- 
 cious ornaments, and exposed, in its natural mean- 
 ness, and you will be convinced of the futility of 
 those empty delusions. In the grave all fallacies are 
 detected, all ranks are levelled, and all distinctions 
 are swept away. 
 
 While we drop a sympathetic tear over the grave 
 of our departed brother, let us cast around his 
 foibles, whatever they may have been, the broad 
 mantle of a mason's charity, and let us cheerfully 
 render to his memory the praise to which his virtues 
 have entitled him. Suffer the apologies of human 
 nature to plead in his behalf. Perfection on earth 
 has never been attained, the wisest as well as the best 
 of men have erred. His meritorious actions it is our 
 duty to imitate, and from his weakness we ought to 
 deri\re instruction. 
 
 (The Lamentations are here repeated^ after which the 
 G. M., P. G. M.y and the G. Prelate pass arourui 
 
1, 
 
 THE CHAPTER OP SOKEOW. 
 
 153 
 
 fhe grave three times j and each time cast flowers into 
 the grave.) 
 
 G. M. — May the Soul of onr Illustrious Brother 
 return to God, T. S. A. O. T. U. , who gave it. 
 
 Knights. — So mote ifc be. 
 
 {The Grand Master holding the evergreen inhis hand, 
 continues.) 
 
 G. M. — This •evergreen is an emblem of our faith 
 in the immortality of the soul. By it w > are reminded 
 of our high and glorious destiny beyond the world of 
 shadows, and that there dwells within our tabernacle 
 of clay, an imperishable and immortal spirit which 
 the grave shall never receive, and over which death 
 has no dominion. 
 
 (The Brethren then move around the grave in proces- 
 sion ^ and at the grave each deposits his sprig of ever- 
 green ; when returned to their positions the M. W . G, 
 M. and all give the public grand honors.) 
 
 G. M. — ^lllustrious Officers and Biothera, unite 
 with us in the Most Solemn Acclamations in Com- 
 memoration of the Glorious Victory which has been 
 gained by the Illustrious Dead. 
 
 (The Brethren, led by the G. M., give the Battery 
 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Raised hands ! ! ! Battery ! ! ! I ! ! 
 ! ! ! Bali>ed hands I ! ! Battery I ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 
 Raised hands ! ! !, after which the Fraternal Chain is 
 formed with theG. M., P. G. M., G. Rep., G. Prelate, 
 G. Orator and G. Wardens and other R. W. Ojfficers 
 within the circle.) 
 
 G. Prelate. — Almighty and most merciful God, in 
 whom we live and move and have our being, and be- 
 fore whom all men must hereafter appear, to render 
 an account of the deeds done in the body, we do 
 most earnestly beseech thee, as we now surround the 
 grave of our departed brother, deeply to impress upon 
 
 
154 
 
 THE CHAPTER OF SORROW. 
 
 Our minds the solemnities of this day. May we ever 
 remember that in the midst of life we are in death, 
 and so live and act our separate parts that we may 
 have no cause for repentance, when the hour of our 
 departure is at hand. 
 
 And oh, Gracious Father, vouchsafe us, we pray 
 Thee, thy divine assistance to redeem our misspent 
 time, and in the discharge of the duties thou hast 
 assigned us in the erection of our moral edifice ; may 
 we have wisdom from on high to direct us ; strength 
 commensurate with our task to support us ; and the 
 beauty of holiness to adorn and render all our per- 
 formances acceptable in thy sight ; and at last when 
 the gavel of death shall call us from our labors, we 
 may obtain a blessed a' id everlasting rest in that 
 spiritual edifice not made with hands eternal in the 
 heavens. So mote it be. 
 
 K7dghts— Glory to Thee, O Lord ! Glory to Thy 
 Name ; Glory to Thy Great Works ! 
 
 (The nrocessioii will then re-form in the first order and 
 return to the Chapter Room^ where, when the proper 
 forms are gone through, the G. M. will address the 
 brethren on the proceedings of the day, and the Chapter 
 will be closed.) 
 
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 THE CONSTITUTION 
 
 OF 
 
 THE SOVEREIGN SANCTUARY 
 
 OF 
 
 THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED 
 
 Egptiai) I(ite of Memphi? 9B° 
 
 Sitting in the Valley of Canada, where ahideth Peace, 
 Toltrancej Truths and the Fulness of all that is Good. 
 
 IW:\ 
 
 1. This body shall be known and hailed by the 
 name, style and title of *' the Sovereign Sanctuary of 
 the Ancient and Accepted Egyptian Rite of Memphis 
 96® '* sitting in the Valley of Canada, and possesses 
 Kinety Degrees of Science, Philosophy, Mythology, 
 Theosophy, and Morality, and six official degrees of 
 merit and distinction. 
 
 2. The degrees are arranged in four series embrac- 
 ing all Masonic knowledge. 
 
156 
 
 CONSTITUTION. 
 
 (1.) Series first are Symbolic and teach Science and 
 Ancient Work, and extend to 18°, embracing the In- 
 effable Degrees. 
 
 (2. ) Series second are Philosophic and teach Mora- 
 lity and Philosophy, and extend to 45°. 
 
 (3.) Series third are Historic and Mystic, and teach 
 Mythology, Theosophy, and kindred subjects, and ex- 
 tend to 90°. 
 
 (4. ) Series fourth are Cabalistic, embracing the six 
 official degrees, and teach the duty we owe to ourselves, 
 to our neighbors, and to God, the Supreme Architect 
 of the Universe, around whose Throne abide Peace, 
 Tolerance, Truth, and the Fulness of all that is Good. 
 
 3. The six degrees of the Sovereign Sanctuary are 
 Patriarch Grand Commander, Patriarch Grand Gen- 
 eralissimo, Patriarch Grand Captain General, Patri- 
 arch Grand Inspector General, Patriarch Grand 
 Orator Prince, Sovereign Patriarch Grand Defender 
 of Truth, the Sovereign Sublime Magus 96°, which is 
 the title of the Most Worshipful Grand Master. 
 
 4. The Sovereign Sanctuary possesses five Decora- 
 tions, viz. : 
 
 1st. — The Grand Star of Sirius, which is the Dec- 
 oration of the Most Worshipful Past Grand Master. 
 
 2nd. — The Decoration of Alidee. 
 
 3rd. — The Decoration of the Grand Commanders 
 of the Third Series of the Rite. 
 
 4th. — The Decoration of the Lybic Chain. 
 
 5th. — The Decoration of the Golden Branch of 
 Eleusis. 
 
 These five Decorations are exclusively Official, and 
 are regulated by a programme, deposited in the Grand 
 Body of the Rite. 
 
 It also possesses the Order of Merit of the Grand 
 Jross of Memphis, which is conferred by the Sover- 
 eign Sanctuary as a reward for merit. 
 
CONSTITUTION. 
 
 157 
 
 5, The Bodies of this Rite which are subordinate 
 to the Sovereign Sanctuary are : 157, 158. 
 
 (1.) THE SOVEREIGN GRAND COUNCIL OR MYSTIC 
 TEMPLE 90°. 
 
 Chevalier Adept of Sirius,, Chevalier Adept of Baby- 
 lon, Chevalier Adept c the Rainbow, Chevalier Adept 
 of the Seven Stars, Chevalier Commander of the 
 Zodiac, Chevalier Barruke, Chevalier of the Luminous 
 Triangle, Chevalier of the Zardust, Chevalier of the 
 Luminous Ring, Chevalier Sublime Magus, Doctor of 
 the Sacred Vedas, Prince Brahmin Sublime Scalde, 
 Chevalier Scandinavian, Prince of the Sacred Name, 
 Prince of the Golden Fleece, Prince of the Lyre, 
 Prince of the Labyrinth, Prince of the Lybic Chain, 
 Prince of Truth, Prince of the Covenant, Prince of 
 the Sanctuary, Prince of the Temple of Truth, Com- 
 mander of the Second Series, Orphic Sage, Sage of 
 Eleu, Sage of the Three Fires, Sage of Mithra, Sage 
 of Delphi, Sage of Samothrace, Sage of Eleusis, Sage 
 of the Symbols, Sage of Wisdom, Sublime Sage of the 
 Mysteries, Priest of the Sphynx, Priest of the Phoe- 
 nix, Priest of the P^^amids, Prince of Heliopolis, 
 Priest of Oru, Priest of Memphis, Pontiff of Serapis, 
 Pontiff of Isis, Pontiff' of the Kneph, Pontiff of the 
 Mystic City, Past Master of Great Work, Perfect 
 Pontiff, and Sovereign Prince of Memphis. 
 
 (2.) SENATE OP HERMETIC PHILOSOPHERS 45°. 
 
 Knight Adept Installator. Knight Adept Consecra- 
 tor. Knight Adept Eulogist, Knight of the Occident, 
 Knight of the Temple of Wisdom, Knight of the Key, 
 knight of Noachite, Knight of Liban, Knight of the 
 Tabernacle, Knight of the Sacrificial Fire, Knight of 
 the Serpent, Knight Trinitarian, Knight Evangelist, 
 Knight of the White Eagle, Knight of Kaaosh, 
 Knight of the Black Eagle, Knight of the Royal 
 
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 158 
 
 CONSTTTUTFON. 
 
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 Mysteries, Knight Grand Inquiflitor, Knight of the 
 Red Eagle, Knight Master of Angles, Knight of the 
 Holy City, Knight Adept of Truth, Knight Sublime 
 Elect of Truth, Chevalier Philalethe, Knight Doctor 
 of the Planispheres, Knight Savant Sage, Knight 
 Grand Inspector of Hermetic Philosophers. 
 
 (3.) ROSE CROIX CHAPTER 18°. - 
 
 Discreet Master, Perfect Master, Sublime Master, 
 Just Master, Master of the Temple, Master Elect, 
 Grand Master Elect, Sublime Grand Master Elect, 
 Master of Geometry, Knight of the Royal Arch, 
 Knight of the Secret Vault, Knight of the Flaming 
 Sword, Knight of Memphis, Knight of the Orient, 
 Knight of the Rose Croix. 
 
 6. The Sovereign Sanctuary shall be composed of 
 the following officers and members, who shall be 
 entitled to precedence, rank and title as follows, ac- 
 cording to seniority : 
 
 (1.) The Most Worshipful Grand Master. 
 
 The M. W. Past Grand Masters. 
 
 The Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master. 
 
 The R. W. Past Deputy Grand Masters. 
 
 The R. W, Grand Representative. 
 
 The R W. Past Grand Representatives. 
 
 The R W. Grand Orator. , 
 
 The R. W. Past Grand Orators. 
 
 The R. W. Grand Prelate. 
 
 The R. W. Past Grand Prelates. 
 
 The R. W. Sublime Dai. 
 
 The R. W. Past Sublime D/»is. ) 
 
 The R. W. Grand Senior Warden. 
 
 The R. W. Past Grand Senior Wardens. 
 
 The R. W. Grand Junior Warden. ^ ; 
 
 The R. W. Past Grand Junior Wardens. « ,• 
 
 The R. W. Grand Commanders of Senates. ' .: 
 
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 The R. W. Past Grand Commanders of Senates. 
 
 The R. W. Provincial Grand Masters. 
 
 The R. W. Past Provincial Grand Masters. 
 
 The R. W. Deputy Grand Representatives. 
 
 The R. W. Past Deputy Grand Representatives. 
 
 The R. W. Grand Secretary General. 
 
 The R. W. Past Grand Secretaries General. 
 
 The R. W. Grand Treasurer. 
 
 The R. W. Past Grand Treasurers. 
 
 The Very W. Grand Archivist. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Conductor. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Superintendent of Works. 
 
 The V. W. Director of Ceremonies. . 
 
 The V. W. Grand Senior Master of Ceremonies. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Junior Master of Ceremonies. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Stewards. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Captain of the Guard. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Sword Bearers. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Organist. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Guardian of the Sanctuary. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Standard-Bearers. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Sentinel. 
 
 (2.) The officers of the Sovereign Grand Council 
 or Mystic Temple 90° of any Province, other than 
 the Sublime Dai or Past Sublime Dais. 
 
 (3.) The Most Learned Senior and Junior Knights 
 Interpreters, and the Most Learned Past Senior and 
 Junior Knights Interpreters of any Senate of Her- 
 metic Philosophers. 
 
 (4.) And the Most Wise, Past Most Wise, the Sir 
 Knights Senior and Junior Wardens, and the Sir 
 Knights Past Senior and Junior Wardens of any Rose 
 Croix Chapter. All 95° members, being members in 
 good standing in any Chapter in this jurisdiction, shall 
 be eligible for election to the Soverign Sanctuary, by 
 a two-thirds majority of all the votes cast. 
 
 
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 ELECTED OFFICERS. 
 
 7. The following officers shall be elected by bal- 
 lot :— 
 
 The Most Worshipful the Grand Master. 
 
 The Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master. 
 
 The R. W. Grand Representative. 
 
 The R. W. Grand Orator. 
 
 The R. W. Grand Prelate. 
 
 The R. W. Grand Senior Warden. 
 
 The R. W. Grand Junior Warden. 
 
 The R. W. Grand Secretary General. 
 
 The R. W. Grand Treasurer. 
 
 APPOINTED OFFICERS. 
 
 8. The following officers shall be appointed by the 
 Most Worshipful the Grand Master : — 
 
 The Very Worshipful Grand Archivist. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Superintendent of Works. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Director of Ceremonies. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Senior Mciter of Ceremonies. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Junior Master of Ceremonies. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Steward. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Steward. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Captain of Guard. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Conductor. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Sword Bearer. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Sword Bearer. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Organist. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Guardian of Sanctuary. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Standard-Bearers. 
 
 The V. W. Grand Sentinel. 
 
 9. The election and appointment of all c fficers of 
 the Sovereign Sanctuary shall take place at the An- 
 nual Co..vocation, when the officers present shall be 
 installed and invested, and proclaimed in Ancient 
 form, 
 
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 10. The Grand Master, the Sublime Dai, the Grand 
 Commander, and the Most Wise, shall not be eligible 
 for re-election after the second year of continuous 
 office, but shall be eligible for re-election after an 
 interregnum of one year. 
 
 11. Should neither the Most Wise nor the War- 
 dens of a Chapter attend anj'^ Convocation of the 
 Sovereign Sanctuary, such Chapter by its vote, pro- 
 perly certified by the Most Wise and Archivist, and 
 under seal, may delegate any Most Wise or other 
 Patriarch, entitled to vote in the Sovereign Sanctu- 
 ary, to represent their Chapter, but no proxy shall be 
 valid unless the name of the brother so delegated shall 
 have been written in the proxy previous to its being 
 signed by the Most Wise and Archivist of the Chapter : 
 no brother can represent more than one Chapter. 
 
 12. Brethren of eminence and ability who have 
 rendered service to the Kite may, by a vote of the 
 Sovereign Sanctuary, be constituted honorary mem- 
 bers of the Sovereign Sanctuary, with such rank and 
 distinction as may be thought proper, except that of 
 G.M., P.G.M., D.G.M., G.R., or G.O., unless such 
 brethren hold a corresponding rank in some recorj- 
 nized sister grand body. 
 
 13. Brethren of eminence in the Craft maybe elected 
 honorary members of the Rite, under such regula- 
 tions as the Grand Master and Executive Council may 
 prescribe. 
 
 Powers and authority. 
 
 14. The Sovereign Sanctuary is the Supreme Power 
 and Authority for Canada and the Province of New- 
 foundland, possessing all the attributes of sovereignty 
 and government — legislative, executive, and judicial 
 — limited only by a strict adheroiice to the Ancient 
 Landmarks of the Rite, and by the provisions of its 
 own Constitution and an appeal to the Grand Orient. 
 
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 15. Its legislative powers extend to every case of 
 legislation not expressly delegated by itself to its 
 Subordinate Bodies ; and the Constitution and Regu- 
 lations, which it has an inalienable right to adopt and 
 promulgate at its own convenience, and to alter, 
 amend, or repeal at its own pleasure, under the limi- 
 tations herein imposed, are final and binding upon 
 all the Bodies of the Rite within its jurisdiction. 
 
 16. Its executive powers include the granting of 
 Charters to establish and perpetuate Councils or Mys- 
 tic Temples, Senates of Hermetic Philosophers, and 
 Kose Croix Chapters within its jurisdiction, and in 
 other territory where no Sovereign Sanctuary exists ; 
 the revocation or suppression thereof ; the issuing of 
 special Dispensations for all purposes permitted by any 
 of the provisions of this Constitution ; and the exer- 
 cise, generally, of all such authority as may be necessary 
 to carry its own legislation into complete eflect. 
 
 17. Its judicial powers are of two kinds : — 
 
 (1.) (hiyinal — The enforcement of discipline upon 
 its own members and upon any of the Subordinate 
 Bodies under its jurisdiction ; and the trial of com- 
 plaints against any of the officers of the Sovereign 
 Sancti'ary other than the Grand Master. 
 
 (2.) Appellate — Embracing the revision of all mat- 
 ters of controversy or discipline among any of its sub- 
 ordinate bodies or members, proper for Masonic 
 investigation, and over which it has not retained 
 originU jurisdiction, and the hearing of appeals in- 
 stituted as hereinafter provided for. 
 
 CONVOCATIONS. 
 
 18. The Annual Convocation of the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary shall be holden on the fourth Wednesday 
 in the month of January, at London, or at such other 
 time and place as the Sovereign Sanctuary may 
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 vocation. None but members shall be present at 
 these Convocations, without permission of the Grand 
 Master. No visitor shall speak to any question 
 unless requested to do so by the Grand Master, nor 
 shall' he, on any occasion, be permitted to vote. 
 
 19. No business shall be transacted at the Annual 
 Convocation, or at any emergent convocation called 
 for any other purpose than the performance of a 
 masonic ceremony, unless at least three Chapters are 
 represented. 
 
 20. The Grand Master, or in his absence from the 
 Dominion, the Senior Past Grand Master, or in his 
 like absence the Deputy Grand Master, or any of 
 the Elective Grand Officers according to seniority, 
 may summon and hold emergent Convocations of the 
 Sovereign Sanctuary, whenever the good of the Rite 
 shall, in their opinion, require it ; the particular 
 reason for such Convocation shall be expressed in the 
 summons, and no other business shall be entered 
 upon at that Convocation. 
 
 21. If at any Convocation, stated or emergent, 
 the Grand Master be absent, the Sovereign Sanc- 
 tuary shall be ruled by the Grand Officer or Past 
 Grand Officer next in rank and seniority who may be 
 present ; and if no Elective Grand Officer be present, 
 by the Senior Officer of the Senior Body. The 
 Sovereign Sanctuary is declared to be opened in ample, 
 due, and ancient form when the Grand Master is 
 present ; in due and a^icient form when a Past Grand 
 Master opens the Sovereign Sanctuary; and in ancient 
 form when a Deputy Grand Master opens the Sove- 
 reign Sanctuary. Upon all other occasions only in 
 form, but with same authority. 
 
 THE FEES. 
 
 22. The Fees payable to the Sovereign Sanctuary 
 ah all be as follows, to wit : — 
 
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 For a Charter for a Rose Croix Chapter, 
 
 issued to 111. Knights in good Standing. . $25 00 
 
 For a Chapter for a Senate of Hermetic 
 
 Philosophers $50 00 
 
 For a Charter for a Sovereign Grand Coun- 
 cil or Mystic Temple $100 00 
 
 The fee for membership in a Rose Croix Chapter 
 shall be a: least $20, of which $5 shall be paid to the 
 Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 The fee for membership in a Senate of Hermetic 
 Philosophers shall be $20, of which $10 shall be paid 
 to the Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 The fee for membership in a Sovereign Grand 
 Council or Mystic Temple shall be $20, of which $10 
 shall be paid to the Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 For a Dispensation to confer the Degrees for each 
 Series, $10. All other Dispensations, $5. 
 
 For Letters Patent and of Credence, $2. 
 
 23. The Charter Members of a Rose Croix Chapter 
 shall each be entitled to the Chapter, Senate and 
 Council or Mystic Temple Degrees, and the Most 
 Wise and the Senior and Junior Warden to the 
 Sovereign Sanctuary Degrees. All the fees of the 
 Charter Members, together with the Fee of $25 for a 
 Charter, may be remitted by Dispensation, except the 
 sum of $20 each, which must be paid to the Sovereign 
 Sanctufiry. 
 
 24. There must be at least twelve Charter Members 
 at the institution of a Rose Croix Chapter. After a 
 Rose Croix Chapter has been duly constituted no 
 more thari 18^ can be conferred in the Chapter. 
 
 25. The orrand Master may issue a Dispensation to 
 confer the Sovereign Sanctuary Degrees upon such 
 other members of a new Chapter, as may be recom- 
 mended by the Chapter; provided, not more than one 
 can be recommended for each additional ten members, 
 over and above the twelve required for a Chapter. 
 
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 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. 
 
 26. No member of the Sovereign Sanctuary shall 
 hold more than one Commission as a Grand Represen- 
 tative of a Sister Grand Body near this Sovereign 
 Sanctuary. The Most Worshipful Grand Master and 
 the Right Worshipful Grand Secretary General shall 
 not be eligible for Commissions as Grand Representa- 
 tives of any Sister Grand Body. 
 
 CAPTION. 
 
 27. The following Caption is to be used at the com- 
 mencement of all Edicts, Proclamations, Letters 
 Patent, «&c., &c., in all Degrees of the Rite : — 
 
 To the Glory of the Supreme Architect of the Uni- 
 verse. In the name of the Sovereign Sanctuary 
 of the Ancient and Accepted Egyptian Rite of 
 Memphis 90^, sitting in the Valley of Canada : 
 
 And must be dated as follows : — 
 
 Done this day of the Egyptian month 
 
 answering to the day of > A.L. 588 — 
 
 and in the year of True Light 000,000,000. 
 
 CALENDAR. 
 
 28. March answers to the Egyptian month Thoth ; 
 April, Paophi ; May, Athir ; June, Chocoac ; July, 
 Tibi ; August, Mechi ; September, Shamenoth ; Oc- 
 tober, Pharmathi ; November, Pachon ; December, 
 Pagni ; January, Epophi ; February, Mesori. 
 
 UNIFORMS. 
 
 20. The Grand Master and Past Grand Masters 
 shall wear a CJiapeaUy trimmed with gold, and red, 
 white and black plumes ; Baldrick of gold, trimmed 
 with two inch gold fringe, two stnrs, and the double- 
 headed eagle upon a cross ; belt of gold and gold 
 mountings, with three chains, and gilt sword ; cutfs 
 of white silk with heavy gold trimmings. 
 
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 The remaining officers of the Sovereign Sanctuary 
 shall wear Chapeaux, trimmed with gold and red, 
 white and black plumes ; Baldrick of white watered 
 silk trimmed with one and one-half inch gold braid, 
 one and one-half inch gold fringe, and two stars ; belt 
 of red leather trimmed with gold and gold mountings 
 with three chains and gilt sword ; cuffs of white wa- 
 tered silk with gold trimmings. The Right Worship- 
 ful officers shall have in addition upon the Baldrick, 
 the double-headed Eagle and Cross. 
 
 The Right Eminent and Illustrious Patriarchs of 
 the Sovereign Sanctuary shall wear Chapeaux trim- 
 med with gold, red, white and black plumes ; Baldrick 
 of white watered silk trimmed with gold, one star ; 
 belt of red leather trimmed with gold, gold mountings 
 with two or three chains, gilt sword ; cuffs of white 
 watered silk trimmed with gold. 
 
 The R. W. Sublime Dais and R. W. Past Sublime 
 Dais, the R. W. Grand Commanders, and the R. W. 
 Past Grand Commanders, shall wear the same uni- 
 forms as the Right Worshipful officers of the Sover- 
 eign Sanctuary. 
 
 The Very Eminent and Illustrious Pontiffs of the 
 Sovereign Grand Council or Mj^stic Temple shall 
 wear the same uniform as members of the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary, except that the Baldrick and cuffs shall be 
 crimson. 
 
 The Illustrious Knights of the Senate and Rose 
 Croix Chapter shall wear the same Chapeaux as mem- 
 bers of the Sovereign Sanctuary ; Baldrick of crimson 
 watered silk trimmed with silver ; belts of red leather, 
 with gold mountings, gilt sword ; crimson cuffs trim- 
 med with silver. 
 
 OFFICAL GRAND JEWELS. 
 
 30. The Most Worshipful the Grand Master repre- 
 sents Osiris ; his Jewel is a Golden Delta, on which is 
 
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 engraved a Sun. He wears a robe of celestial blue, 
 showered with silver stars, and is entitled to the 2nd, 
 3rd, 4th, and 5th decorations, and the Grand Cross of 
 Memphis set in brilliants. 
 
 The Most Worshipful Past Grand Master wears a 
 purple robe showered with golden stars ; his Jewel is 
 the compasses extended 45°, with the segment of circle 
 at the points, and a gold plate included, on which is 
 the Pelican and Cross, surmounted by an eye within a 
 triangle irriadiated. He is entitled to wear the five 
 decorations, and the Grand Cross of Memphis set in 
 brilliants. 
 
 The Deputy Grand Master represents Serapis. He 
 wears a scarlet robe ; his Jewel is a Rising Sun en- 
 graven on a Golden Delta. He is entitled to wear 
 the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th decorations. 
 
 The Grand Representative represents Anubis. He 
 wears a scarlet robe ; his jewel is a Half-Moon on a 
 Golden Delta. He is entitled to the 2nd and 3rd 
 decorations. 
 
 The Grand Orator represents Horus. His jewel is 
 a Scroll engraved on a Golden Delta ; he wears a 
 scarlet robe, and is entitled to the 2nd and 3rd deco- 
 rations. 
 
 The Grand Prelate wenrs a purple robe, and his 
 jewel is a Book on a Golden Delta, and is entitled to 
 the 2nd and 3rd decorations. 
 
 The Grand Senior Warden wears the 9-pointed 
 Star within a Delta, and is entitled to the 3rd deco- 
 ration. 
 
 The G and Junior Warden wears the Square and 
 Compass, the one fastened to the other, on a Golden 
 Delta, and is entitled to wear the 3rd decoration. 
 
 The Grand Secretary-General wears a Crossed Sty- 
 lus engraved on a Golden Delta, and is entitled to 
 wear the 3rd decoration. 
 
 Tl|e Grand Treasurer wears a Crossed Keys en* 
 
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 graved on a Golden Delta, and is entitled to wear the 
 3rd decoration. 
 
 The Grand Archivist, a pen engraved on a Golden 
 Cross-pens. 
 
 • The Grand Superintendent of Works, a semi-cir- 
 cular protractor. 
 
 The Urand Director, of Ceremonies, Cross Rods. 
 
 The Grand Senior and Junior Master of Cere- 
 monies, Cross Rods. 
 
 The Grand Stewards, a Cornucopia between the 
 leg? of a pair of compasses. 
 
 The jewels of the Graixd Archivist, Superintendent 
 of Works, Masters of ceremonies, and Stewards are to 
 be within a circle, designed after a wreatli of myrtle. 
 
 The Grand Capt. of Guard, Cross Swords. 
 
 The Grand Conductor, Cross Shepherd's Crooks. 
 
 The Grand Sword Bearer, Cross Swords. 
 
 The Grand Organist, a Lyre. 
 
 The Guardian of Sanctuary, Cross Battle-axes. 
 
 The Grand Standard-Bearers, Miniature Banners. 
 
 The Grand Sentinel, the Cross- Swords, 
 
 The jewels of the Capt. of the Guard, Grand Con- 
 ductor, Sword Bearers, Organist, Guardian of Sanc- 
 tuary and Grand Standard-Bearers, are to be within 
 a plain circle. 
 
 OFFICIAL CHAPTER JEWELS. 
 
 31. In addition to the Grand Jewel which is worn 
 by all Knights, the Most Wise wears a flaming star 
 of silver with seven points ; in the centre the letter 
 I. in gold ; around it the initials F. H. C. — his cha- 
 racteristic is Wisdom, 
 
 The Senior Warden wears a silver delta — his cha- 
 racteristic is Strength. 
 
 The Junior Warden wears a silver Square and 
 Compass, the one fastened to the other — his charac- 
 t^xi^tic h J^eauty. 
 
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 THE GRAND CROSS OF MEMPHIS. 
 
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 32. The Grand Decoration of the Rite is the Grand 
 Cross of Memphis . It consists of a Cross two inches 
 in diameter, formed by the Arc of Great Circles, on 
 which rests in the centre the Jewel of the Rite, 
 this is surrounded by a band or garter of blue. 
 Tjpon this band or garter are the letters I. H. O. 
 V. I. H. D. O. y. in gold. Surrounding the band or 
 garter is a Golden Serpent, with its tail in its mouth. 
 Over and outside of these are placed three Deltas, one 
 upon the other, and forming a nine-pointed Star. From 
 the lower part of the right side, toward the upper part 
 of the left, 'extends a Sword, and, in the opposite 
 direction, a hand of Justice. 
 
 The Jewel in the centre shall be a deep rose color, 
 white, gold and green. The Jewel shall be worn 
 pendant from two clasps with bliio ribbon. None but 
 members of the Sovereign Sanctuary shall wear the 
 Grand Cross of Memphis. 
 
 THE GRAND ORDER OF MERIT. 
 
 33. The Grand Order of Merit shall be the Grand 
 Cross of Memphis, with a circle of Brilliants in the 
 place of the Serpent, and the holders shall be styled 
 Chevaliers of the Grand Cross of Memphis. The M. 
 W. G. M., and M. W. P. G. Masters, shall be entitled 
 to the Decoration. The Grand Order of Merit may 
 also be voted at each Session of the Sovereign Sanc- 
 tuary, by ballot, for distinguished and meritorious 
 conduct, to not more than one member of the Rite, 
 and which shall be furnished by the Sovereign Sanc- 
 tuary, and presented by the M. VV. G .M. After having 
 received the Grand Order of Merit, the recipient 
 cannot again be a candidate for the Order. 
 
 COLLARS. 
 
 34. Of Sovereign Sanctuary, to be crimson, fom* 
 
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 inches wide, and trimmed with gold and gold fringe. 
 
 Of Grand Council or Mystic Temple, to be the same 
 as for Sovereign Sanctuary, trimmed with silver. 
 
 Of Senate of Hermetic Philosophers, and of Rose 
 Croix Chapter, to be crimson, four inches wide. 
 
 APRONS. 
 
 35. TheM.VV. G. M's apron shall be in the form of 
 an oblong square, trimmed with gold, as fo'u.A^«!i : — a 
 one and one-half inch braid, and a fringe ot the same 
 depth, around the body, and a half -inch braid around 
 the flap. 
 
 A Pelican surmounted by a cross upon the area, and 
 a Teutonic cross upon either lower angle of the area. 
 Upon the flap, an irradiated eye within a delta. 
 
 The M. W. P. G. M.'s apron is the same as above, 
 with a half inch fringe added around the flap. 
 
 The R. W. and V. VV. officers and members of the 
 Sovereign Sanctuary shall wear aprons similar to that 
 of the G. M., but without the fringe. A Teutonic 
 cross in the place of the irradiated eye. 
 
 R. W. Sublime Dai and R. W. Grand Commander 
 shall wear the same apron as the officers of the Sove- 
 reign Sanctuary. 
 
 The officers and members of the Grand Council or 
 Mystic Temple, shall have aprons similar to the aprons 
 of the members of the Sovereign Sanctuary, exoept 
 that the trimmings shall be of silver for members. 
 
 The apron, which may be worn in any Senate or 
 Chapter of this Rite when the uniform is not worn, 
 shall be white, in the shape of a sixteen-inch delta, 
 with a flap of four inches at the angle, trimmed with 
 crimson. 
 
 The aprons of officers of a Senate of Hermetic Phi- 
 losopher, or of a Rose Croix Chapter, shall be similar 
 to those of the members, but shall be trimmed wit!} 
 gold, . . , " . 
 
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 BENEVOLENT FUND. 
 
 36. All the Revenues of the Sovereign Sanctuary, 
 after paying management and incidental expenses, 
 shall be invested as directed by the Sovereign Sanc- 
 tuary, and used only as a Benevolent Fund, for the 
 benefit of the members of the Rite. The Benevolent 
 Fund may be supplemented by voluntary contribu- 
 tions of members under such regulations, as may be 
 prescribed by the Executive Council. 
 
 DIFFERENCES OR COMPLAINTS. 
 
 37. In the Sovereign Sanctuary alone resides the 
 power of enacting laws and regulations for the settle- 
 ment of all complaints, and of altering, repealing and 
 abrogating them, always taking care that the ancient 
 landmarks of the order are preserved. The Sover- 
 eign Sanctuary has also the inherent power of inves- 
 tigating, regulating and deciding all matters relative 
 to the Rite, or to particular Bodies of the Rite, or to 
 individual brothers, which it may exercise either of 
 itself, or by such delegated authority, as, in its wis- 
 dom, or discretion, it may appoint ; but in the Sov- 
 ereign Sanctuary alone resides the power of revoking, 
 suspending, or annulling Charters, and expelling 
 brethren from the Rite, 
 
 38. All differences or complaints that cannot b^ 
 accommodated privately, or in some regular Body of 
 the Rite, shall be delivered in writing to the Grand 
 Secretary-General, who shall lay them before the 
 Grand Master, Executive Council, or Committee ap- 
 pointed by the Grand Master. When all the parties 
 shall have been summoned to attend thereon, and the 
 case shall have been investigated, such order and 
 adjudication may be made as shall be authorized by 
 the laws and regulations of Masonry. 
 
 39. When any memorial, or other document, shall 
 be presented by any member of the Sovereign Sane- 
 
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 tuary, either on behalf of himself or another, the 
 member presenting it shall be responsible that such 
 paper does not contain any improper matter, or any 
 offensive or indecorous language. 
 
 40. No brother below the rank of a Past Grand 
 Master, shall assume the Grand Master's cliair, 
 though he be entitled in the absence (»f the Grand 
 Master, to rule the Sovereign Sanctuary, 
 
 REGULATIONS FOR THE GOVERNxMKNT OF THE SOVER- 
 EIGN SANCTUARY DURING THE TIME OF BUSINESS. 
 
 41. The annual Convocation of the Sovereign Sanc- 
 tuary being opened, the regulations are to be read. 
 The Graven Tablets of the last regular Convoca- 
 tion and of any and all emergent or special Convo- 
 cations, are then to be had for information, and all 
 communications from the Grand Master and Deputy 
 Grand Master, and reports from the Executive Coun- 
 cil, the Officers, or Committees, are then to be read 
 and taken into consideration, and the other business 
 regularly proceeded with. 
 
 42. All matters are to be decided by a majority of 
 votes, each Chapter and Senate having three votes, each 
 member one vote, each officer of Sovereign Sanctuary 
 or Grand Council not otherwise entitled to vote, shall 
 have one vote by virtue of his office, and the Grand Mas- 
 ter a casting vote in case of equality ; unless the Sove- 
 reign Sanctuary, for the sake of expedition, think pro- 
 per toleave any particular subject to the determination 
 of the Grand Master and Executive Council. When 
 any subject can be satisfactorily settled by an open 
 vote, the votes of the members are always to be sig- 
 nified by each holding up one of his hands, which 
 uplifted hands the Grand Senior and Junior Masters 
 of Ceremonies or Grand Stewards are to count, unless 
 the number should be so unequal as to render count- 
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 ballot on ;uiy (iiiestioii, cither before or iiumocliately 
 after an open vote shall have been taken. 
 
 43. No brother shall speak twice to the same ques- 
 tion, unless in explanatic , or the mover in reply. 
 
 44. Every one who speaks shall rise, and remain 
 standing, addressing himself to the Grand Master ; 
 nor shall any brother presume to interrupt him, un- 
 less to address the Grand Master to order, or the 
 Grand Master shall think fit to call him to order ; 
 but after he has been set right, he may proceed, if 
 he observe due order and decorum. 
 
 45. If any member shall have been twice called to 
 (»rdcr for transgressing these rules, and shall never- 
 theless be guilty of a third ofi'ence at the same meeting, 
 the Grand Master may peremptorily command him to 
 leave the Sovereign Sanctuary for that Convocation. 
 
 40. Whoever shall be so unmasunic as to hiss at a 
 brother, or at what he has said, shall be solemnly 
 excluded the Convocation, and declared incapable of 
 being a member of the Sovereign Sanctuary, until at 
 another time he publicly own his fault, and grace be 
 granted. 
 
 47. No motion on any new subject shall be made, 
 nor any new matter entered upon after eleven o'clock 
 at night. 
 
 48. No money j^rants shall be made by the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary on the last day of Convocation, unless no- 
 tice shall have been given the day previous. 
 
 49. No motion shall be entertained for altering or 
 amending the laws, rules or regulations of this Sover- 
 eign Sanctuary, or for adding a new law, rule, or 
 regulation thereto, without notice in writing, stating 
 the amendments proposed, as provided in section 175. 
 
 50. When a Chapter or Senate shall be represent- 
 ed by only one of its officers, or by a representative, 
 such officer or representative may cast all the votes 
 to which the Senate or Chapter is entitled ; and 
 
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 when 'u. Chapter or Senate is represented by two of 
 its officers, ihe senior officer shall be entitled to cast 
 two of the votes. 
 
 THE GRAND MASTER. 
 
 51. The Grand Master, during the interval be- 
 tween the convocations of the Sovereign Sanctuary, 
 may exercise all its executive powers. By virtue of 
 these authority is given him, among other things, by 
 and with the advice of the Executive 'Council — 
 
 (1st) To grant charters for the formation of new 
 bodies under the Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 (2nd) To grant dispensations for the holding 
 elections of an officer or officers at times other than 
 the regular period . 
 
 (3rd) To grant dispensations to ballot for and con- 
 fer the degrees npon candidates without the refer- 
 ence of their applications to committees. 
 
 (4th) To grant dispensations to recei^ i.nd act 
 upon the petitions of rejected applicai.ts .or the de- 
 grees, within a less period than the delay prescribed 
 by this constitution. 
 
 (5th) To grant dispensations to receive and act 
 upon the petitions for degrees of persons who may 
 not possess the quo-litication of residence prescribed. 
 
 (0th) To grant such other dispensationjj as may 
 be applied for in accordance with the cunstituticn, or 
 with Masonic usage. 
 
 (7th) To convene any of the bodies of this rite, 
 preside therein, inspect its proceedings, and compel 
 its conformity to Masonic usage. 
 
 (8ih) To arrest the charter of any of the bodies 
 of this rite, for good reusons shown, and suspend the 
 operations thereof until the next annual convocation. 
 
 (9th) To suspend any o£'.cer of any of the bodies 
 of this Rite from the exercise of the powers and duties 
 
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 of his oihco, for good reasons shown, until the next 
 annual convocation. 
 
 (10th) To require the attendance of and informa- 
 tion fi'om any grand officer 'respecting matters apper- 
 taining to the duties of his ,. ice. 
 
 (IJth) To appoint representatives near other recog- 
 nized grand bodies, and to receive and accredit re- 
 presentatives from them. 
 
 (12tli) To decide all questions of usage, order, and 
 Masonic law. 
 
 (13th) To dedicate Masonic halls, lay corne* stones 
 of Masonic halls, public buildings, and structures. 
 
 (14th) To appoint such officers as may be required 
 by this constitution. 
 
 It shall be the duty of the Grand Master — 
 
 (I5th) To preside in the Sovereign Sanctuary at all 
 its convocations. 
 
 (I6th) To present, at each annual convocation, a 
 written message, therein setting forth all his official 
 acts during the year, exhibiting the general condition 
 of Masonry within the jurisdiction, and recommend- 
 ing such legislation as he may deem necessary or ex- 
 pedient fur the v/elfare of the order. 
 
 (I7th) To constitute all chartered Councils or Mys- 
 tic Tem]>les, Senates, or Chapters, either in person or 
 by a duly authorized representative, in accordance 
 with the ancient usages and re: "dations. 
 
 (18th) To exercise a general and careful supervision 
 over the Rite, and see that the constitution and regu- 
 lations of the Sovereign Sanctuary arc strictly main- 
 tained, supported, ^nd obeyed. 
 
 (19th) T) discharge all the necessary executive 
 functions of the Sovereign Sanctuary when that body 
 is not in session. - 
 
 (20th)" To cause the ancient landmarks and charges 
 to be observed, and to do and perform the duties of 
 
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 ancient Grand Masters, agreeably to the requirements 
 of Masonry and this Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 52. The Grand Master, under sanction of the Sov- 
 ereign Sanctuary, may by warrant appoint any bro- 
 ther of eminence and skill to represent the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary in a sister Sovereign Sanctuary. He may 
 also, with the concurrence of the Executive Council, 
 constitute any distinguished brother, who may be 
 regularly deputed from a sister grand body, a member 
 ot the Sovereign Sanctuary, with such rank as may 
 be determined by the Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 POWERS AND DUTIES OF A PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER. 
 
 53. The Provincial Grand Master shall be ex offi.cio 
 a member of the Executive Council, and has full au- 
 thority, in the absence of the Grand Master and of 
 the Deputy Grand Master, to presid in every Chap 
 ter he visits within his district. 
 
 54. It shall be the duty oi the Provincial Grand 
 Master to exercise a general supervision over the Rite 
 in his jurisdiction ; he shall visit all the Chapters in 
 his jurisdiction during his term of office, and see that 
 such Chapters are working in accordance with the 
 ritual adopted by the Sovereign Sanctuary, and that re- 
 turns have been regularly forwarded, with all fees and 
 dues that may have accrued ; and, on refusal or neg- 
 lect on the part of any Chapter to make such returns 
 and payments, he may suspend such Chapter. 
 
 55. If the Provincial Grand Master shall neglect to 
 proceed on any case or business, whijh may be sent 
 for his decision, within a reasonable time, the appli- 
 cation or complaint may be transmitted to the Grand 
 Secretary-General. An appeal, in all cases, lies from 
 t' 16 Provincial Grand Master to the Grand Master or 
 the Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 b6. The Provincial Grand Master may summon 
 
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 any Chapter or brother within his jurisdiction to at- 
 tend him, and to produce the charter, books, papers, 
 and accounts of such Chapter, or the certificate of 
 any brother. If the summons be not complied with, 
 nor a sufficient reason given for non-compliance, a 
 peremptory summons shall be issued ; and, in case of 
 contumacy, he may suspend the Chapter or brother 
 until the will of the Grand Master (to whom he shall 
 immediately report such suspension) be made known. 
 He has power to give or to refuse consent for the 
 removal of a Chapter from one place to another with- 
 in his jurisdiction, but not from his jurisdiction into 
 another, nor from another jurisdiction into his own, 
 without th^ sanction of the Grand Master. 
 
 57. All dispensations for festivals and public pro- 
 cessions shall be applied for through the Provincial 
 Grand Master. 
 
 58. He is required to transmit to the Grand Sec- 
 retary-General, at least fourteen days prior to the 
 Annual Ccmvocation, a circumstantial account, lii 
 writing, of his proceedings, of the Chapters visi^ed 
 by him, and tlieir condition, and generally the state 
 of masonry within his district ; together with a list 
 of such Chnptera as may have been constituted since 
 his last return, and the fees due thereon to the Sove- 
 reign Sanctuary. 
 
 GRAND WARDENS. 
 
 50. When the Grand Wardens are in Sovereign 
 Sanctuary, no others can supply their places, but in 
 their absence the Senior Past Grand Warden present 
 shall act^^ro tempore. H no Past Grand Warden be 
 present, the Giand Master may direct any other mem- 
 ber of the Sovereign Sanctuary to act as Warden for 
 that occasion. 
 
 The Grand Wardens, whenever commanded , are to 
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 CONSTITUTION. 
 
 attend the Grand Master, and, while he presides in 
 any particular Chapter, are to act there as his War- 
 dens. 
 
 THE ({RAND TKELATE. 
 
 60. The Grand Prelate shall attend all Convoca- 
 tions and other meetings of the Sovereign Sanctuary, 
 and there offer up solemn prayer suitable to the ocJsa- 
 sion, as established by the usages of the fraternity. 
 Also perform such other duties as the ancient usages 
 require. 
 
 GRAND TREASURER. 
 
 61. The Grand Treasurer shall give a joint b(md, 
 with two sureties, or by guarantee policy of an ap- 
 proved guarantee company, to the Grand Master, in 
 such penalty and with such conditions as may be 
 deemed expedient, for the due performance of his 
 trust. 
 
 To the Grand Treasurer shall be committed all 
 moneys raised for the general charity, or for any 
 other public use of the fraternity, of which he shall 
 keep an account in a book, specifying the respective 
 uses for which the several sums are intended ; and 
 shall disburse the same in such manner as the Sove- 
 reign Sanctuary or other proper authority shall direct, 
 and produce his accounts of receipts and disburse- 
 ments before every regular Convocation, or when 
 called for by the Finance Committee who shall annu- 
 ally audit such accounts and make their report there- 
 on at the Annual Convocation. 
 
 THE GRAND SECRETARY-GENERAL. 
 
 62. It shall be the duty of the Grand Secretary- 
 General — 
 
 Ist. To record all the transactions of the Sovereign 
 
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 Sanctuary which it is proper to have written ; and to 
 superintend the publication thereof immediately after 
 the close of each Convocation, under such instruc- 
 tions as may be given by the Sovereign Sanctuary : 
 
 2nd. To receive, duly file and safely keep, all pa- 
 pers and documents advertised or belonging to the 
 Sovereign Sanctuary ; and to present such as may 
 require its action at each Convocation therefor : 
 
 3rd. To collect all moneys due to the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary, keep a correct account thereof in proper 
 books, and pay the same monthly to the Grand Trea- 
 surer : 
 
 4th. To report, at each Annual Convocation, a de- 
 tailed account of all moneys received by him during 
 the year, with a specific statement of the sources 
 whence they were derived ; and to present therewith 
 the receipts of the Grand Treasurer therefor : 
 
 5th. To report, at each Annual Convocation, all 
 Chapters which shall be in arrears to the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary, or which shall have neglected or refused 
 to comply with any provisions of its Constitution and 
 Regulations : 
 
 6th. To conduct the correspondence of the Sove- 
 reign Sanctuary and to submit copies thereof at each 
 Annual Convocation, for its inspection : 
 
 7th. To attend the Sovereign Sanctuary at all its 
 Convocations, and the Grand Master, vhen required, 
 with the books and all necessary papers appertaining 
 to his oflice : 
 
 8th. To keep his office, with all the books, papers, 
 and archives of the Sovereign Sanctuary, in a build- 
 ing in the city of London ; and to have the same 
 open at least four hours each day, except Sundays 
 and legal holidays, for the transaction of Masonic 
 business : 
 
 9th. To transmit to each Chapter within the juria- 
 diotion, once in every six months, a list of all rejec- 
 
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 tions, expulsions, and restorations of which he shall 
 have been notified by the several Chapters : 
 
 10th. To issue notices of any special Convocations 
 for important business, ordered by the Grand Master, 
 to each Chapter and Grand Officer within the juris- 
 diction : 
 
 11th. To issue notices to each Chapter of tlie 
 granting of a Charter by the Grand Master for the 
 formation of a new Chapter : 
 
 12th. To take charge of the jewels, furniture, 
 clothing and other paraphernalia of the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary : 
 
 13th. To furnish every Grand Officer, elected or 
 appointed, with a cortiticate of such election or ap- 
 pointment : 
 
 14th. To act as Grand Librarian and take charge 
 of the library of the Sovereign Sanctuary, under such 
 regulations as it may prescribe : 
 
 15th. To report, at each annual convocation, all 
 unfinished business of the Sovereign Sanctuary ; and 
 to present all such other matters to its notice as may 
 properly come within his province: 
 
 16th. To perform all such other duties, appertain- 
 ing to his officii as the Sovereign Sanctuary may 
 direct. 
 
 63. He shall execute and file in the office of the 
 Grand Master, within fifteen days after his installa- 
 tion, an official bond, in such penal sum and with 
 such sureties as sliall be approved by the Grand 
 Master, conditioned that he will faithfully discharge 
 the duties of his office as prescribed in this constitu- 
 tion. 
 
 He shall receive such compensation for his services 
 as the Sovereign Sanctuary may direct. 
 
 OTHER GRAND OKKI(;ERS. 
 
 64. The other grand officers shall attend every 
 
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 perform the duties ordinarily assigned to such officers. 
 
 05. The Grand Director of Ceremonies, in addition 
 to his other duties, has the care, during the session, 
 of the regalia, clothing, insignia, and jewels belong- 
 ing to the Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 60. The Grand Sentinel shall preserve order in tlie 
 Portico at every meeting of the Sovereign Sanctuary, 
 and, with the assistance of the brethren nominated 
 for attendance there, see that none except those who 
 have their proper clothing and jewels and have signed 
 their names to the accustomed papers, and are, in all 
 respects qualified, be admitted. 
 
 07. The Grand Stewards shall be annually appointed 
 for the regulation of grand festivals, under the direc- 
 tion of the Grand Master. They shall also assist in 
 conducting the arrangements made for the convoca- 
 tions and other meetings of the 3overeign Sanctuary. 
 
 STANDING rOMMITTKES OF TU 
 
 . EREIGN SANCTUARY. 
 
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 08. In order that all subjects of interest to the Rite, 
 and proper to be considered by the Sovereign Sanc- 
 tuary, shall be placed before it, at each annual con- 
 vocation, and that such subjects shall come before the 
 Sovereign Sanctuary accompanied with the recom- 
 mendations of experienced brethren, who shall have 
 previously had them under Cf»nsideration, the follow- 
 ing committees shall be appointed as hereinafter 
 provided : 
 
 1. The committee on jurisprudence. 
 
 2. The '* " the state of masonry, [dence. 
 
 3. The ** ** foreign relations and correspon- 
 
 4. The ** *' finance. 
 
 5. The ** ** benevolence and charity. 
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 09. In order that each subject of interest to the 
 Sovereign Sanctuary shall receive due consideration, 
 the committees shall (among other things) prepare 
 and present at each annual convocation a report on 
 all matters placed before them, and also such subjects 
 as may be properly considered by them. The duties 
 of each committee shall be as follows : — 
 Jiirispntdence. — The ccmsideration of all matters of 
 Masonic jurisprudence, grievances an'^' appeals, 
 and of all proposed amendments to ihe consti- 
 tution. 
 State of Masonry. — The consideration of all matters 
 respecting the Rite at home ; the doings and 
 reports of the officers of the Sovereign Sanctuary ; 
 and the internal economy of the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary and the subordinate Bodies of the 
 Rite. 
 Foreign relations and Correspondence. — The consider- 
 ation of all matters respecting the relations of 
 this Sovereign Sanctuary to other grand bodies ; 
 and the compiling of a rej^ort on foreign corre- 
 spondence. 
 Finance. — To audit the accounts of the Grand Treas- 
 urer and Grand Secretary ; prepare a report on 
 the finances of the Sovereign Sanctuary ; and 
 submit at each annual convocation an estimate 
 of the revenue and proposed expenditure for the 
 ensuing year. 
 Benevolence and Charity. — To examine and report on 
 all claims made for assistance or relief, and to 
 recommend as to the disposal of the charitable 
 fund of the Sovereign Sanctuary. To prepare a 
 record of all benevolent and relief funds in the 
 jurisdiction, provided by or under control of the 
 Sovereign Sanctuary, or subordinate bodies of 
 the Rite ; and submit an annual report thereon 
 to Sovereign Sanctuary ; and further to con- 
 
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 aider all matters likely to promote and assist the 
 cause of masonic benevolence, and the relief of 
 the poor and distressed. 
 Credentials and Reception. — The examination of the 
 credentials of all delegates to the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary, and the reception and accommodation 
 of visitors ; and further to report such recom- 
 mendations as they deem proper for the better 
 discharge of their duties. 
 
 70. The members of the committee on jurispru- 
 dence shall be in masonic clothing when they proceed 
 to the investigation of an appeal or complaint. 
 
 71. The Executive Council composed of the M. W. 
 and R. W. Officers of the Sovereign Sanctuary, of 
 whom three shall form a quorum, shall have charge 
 of the finances of the Sovereign Sanctuary, examine 
 demands upon it, and when found correct shall order 
 the Grand Treasurer, through the Grand Master, to 
 discharge them. 
 
 72. The committee on credentials shall attend 
 within the portico of the Sovereign Sanctuary at the 
 Annual Convocations for the purpose of guarding, 
 with the assistance of the Grand Sentinel, against the 
 admission of any but those who are qualified ; to see 
 that they have their proper clothing and jewels, that 
 they have signed their names to the accustomed 
 papers, and are in all respects entitled to admission. 
 
 73. Any committee may summon any Chapter or 
 brother to attend it, and to produce the charter, 
 books, papers and accounts of the Chapter, or the 
 certificate of the brother, ^f such chapter or brother 
 do not comply, the committee shall report such non- 
 compliance to the Grand Master for his action thereon. 
 
 74. In case of any matter affecting a member of a 
 committee, or a Chapter to which he belongs, such 
 member shall withdraw whilst the committee is occu- 
 pied with the investigation thereof. 
 
 75. No recommendation, petition, or represen- 
 
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 tation of any kind, shall be received by any com- 
 mittee nnlesa it bo in writing and signed. 
 
 70. The committees sliall consist of a chairman 
 and four members, and shall be appointed as herein- 
 after provided at eacli Annnal Convocation, and shall 
 hold office from the close of such convocation until 
 the close of the next ensuing Annual Convocation, 
 and of whom three shall form a quorum. 
 
 77. The committees sliall consider all matters sub- 
 mitted to them during the recess of the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary, by the Grnnd Mast^^r, or by his command ; 
 and it shall be the <luty of the Grand Secretary- 
 General to submit to tlie several committees the re- 
 ports of the Grand Ollicers, and the I*rovincial Grand 
 Masters, &c., at least ten days before the; annuul con- 
 vocation of the Sovereign Sanctuaiy. 
 
 78. — The Grand Master shall a[)poiiit one of the 
 members of each committee as its chairman, who 
 shall receive all reports, tte. , to be subHiitted to the 
 committee, call the members together for consulta- 
 tion at such time and place as to him shall be deemed 
 best, preside at such meetings, and communicate the 
 decisions of the committee to the Sovereign Sanc- 
 tuary, or its officers. 
 
 79. If it be deemed necessary, the Grand Secretary- 
 General shall attend at any meeting of any such 
 committees. 
 
 80. No remuneration shall be given to any mem- 
 ber of any committee, except by special vote of the 
 Sovereisjn Sanctuary. 
 
 81. Not more than one member of any one chapter 
 shall be nominated on a committee. 
 
 82. Should the Sovereign Sanctuary resolve to 
 place the control of any portion of the business of 
 the Sovereign Sanctuary in the charge of , / com- 
 mittee, during the recess, such power or control shall 
 not extend for a further terra than the annual con- 
 
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 be renewed. 
 
 83. The said comniiUees shall be appointed in the 
 f()lh)wing manner, viz : At each Annual Convocation 
 nine brethren members of Sovereij^n Sanctuary, to 
 be called the nominating committee, shall be chosen 
 by ballot at the time of the election of officers ; which 
 nominating committee shall immediately on the de- 
 claration of election by the scrutineers, proceed to 
 select from among the members of the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary, five brethren to serve upon each of such 
 standing committees. All vacancies occurring shall 
 be filled by api)ointment by the Grand Master. 
 
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 84. The Most Wise is responsible that a book, or 
 books, be kept, in which the Archivist shall enter the 
 names of the members of the Chapter, and of all per- 
 sons initiated or admitted therein, with the dates of 
 their proposal, admission or initiation, passing and 
 raising ; and also their ages, as nearly as possible, at 
 that time, and their titles, professions, or trades, to- 
 gether with such transactions of the Chapter as are 
 proper to be written. 
 
 85. A Chapter of emergency inay, at any time, be 
 called by summons, i^iving seven clear days' notice, 
 by the authority of the Most Wise, or, in his absence, 
 of the Senior Warden, or in his absence by the Jun- 
 ior Warden, but on no pretence without such autho- 
 rity. A Chapter of emergency, for the purpose of 
 attending a funeral of a deceased knight, may be 
 called at any time, without the ordinary seven days' 
 notice, by the Most Wise, or in his absence by the 
 Senior Warden, or in his absence by the Junior War- 
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 expressed in the summons, and afterwards recorded 
 in the minute book, and no business but that so ex- 
 pressed shall be entered upon at such meeting, ^o 
 Chapter has the power of adjourning from day to day. 
 
 86. Every Chapter shall keep a book, in which 
 the members attending at each Conclave shall sign 
 their names before entering the Chapter, and a simi- 
 lar book, or a portion of the same book, for visitors, 
 who are in like manner to enter their names, masonic 
 rank, and the names of their mother Chapter, or the 
 Chapter from which they hail. 
 
 87. The precedency of Chapters is derived from the 
 nuraV)er of their Charters, as recorded in the books of 
 the Sovereign Sanctuary. No Chapter shall be ac- 
 knowledged, nor any of its officers admitted into the 
 Sovereign Sanctuary, nor any of its members entitled 
 to partake of the general charity or other masonic 
 privileges, unless it has been regularly constituted 
 and registered. 
 
 88. No Chapter shall admit a member without 
 strictly complying with all the regulations enacted 
 for the government of the Rite on these occasions. 
 
 89. No Chapter shall initiate a candidate for a less 
 consideration than twenty dollars, nor on any pre- 
 tence remit or defer the payment of any part of this 
 sum. It will be the duty of the Most Wise to see 
 that the candidate has paid all fees for his initia- 
 tion before he proceeds to confer the fourth de- 
 gree. This is not to extend to the making of serving 
 knights, who may be initiated, provided that no fee 
 or reward in such case be taken, and that a dispen- 
 sation from the Grand Master be first obtained . 
 
 90. Every Chapter must be particularly careful in 
 registering the names of the knights initiated or affi- 
 liated therein and also in making the returns of its 
 members fwhich, however, do not include the Grand 
 
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 Master, the Most Worshipful and Right Worshipful 
 Officers of the Sovereign Sanctuary, the Sublime 
 Dais, Grand Commanders, and Provincial Grand Mas- 
 ters, who are ex-oflicio members of all Chapters) ; as no 
 person is regularly entitled to partake of the general 
 charity unless his name be duly registered and he 
 shall have been at least one year a contributing mem- 
 ber of a Chapter. 
 
 91. To prevent injury to individuals, by their being 
 excluded the privileges of the Rite, through the neg- 
 lect of their Chapters in not registering their names, 
 any knight so circumstanced, or producing sufficient 
 proof that he has paid the full fees of his Chapter, 
 shall be capable of enjoying the full privileges of the 
 Rite. But the otfending Chapter shall be reported 
 to the Sovereign Sanctuary, and rigorously proceeded 
 against for neglecting to make the proper return, and 
 detaining moneys which are the property of the Sove- 
 reign Sanctuary, and which had been paid to the 
 Chapter for s^iecific appropriation. 
 
 92. The Most Wise is to see that all moneys re- 
 ceived or paid on account of the Chapter, be entered 
 in proper books by the Archivist and Treasurer, and 
 that the account of fees or dues received on account 
 of, and payable to the Sovereign Sanctuary, is kept 
 separate and distinct from the moneys belonging to 
 the private fund of the Chapter. The accounts of 
 the Chapter shall be audited at least once in every 
 year. 
 
 93. Each Chapter shall procure for every knight 
 initiated therein, Letters Patent and of Credence, to 
 be paid for by the Chapter. 
 
 94. No Chapter shall form any public Masonic pro- 
 cession, without a dispensation from the Grand 
 Master, or Provincial Grand Master, except in the 
 case of a funeral — which shall be immediately re- 
 ported to the Grand Secretary-General. 
 
 
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 95. All Chapters are particularly bound to observe 
 the same usages and customs ; every deviation, 
 therefore, from the established mode of working, is 
 highly improper, and cannot be justified or counte- 
 nanced. In order to preserve this uniformity, and 
 to cultivate a good understanding among Freemasons, 
 some member of every Chapter should be deputed to 
 visit the other Chapters as often as may be conven- 
 ient. 
 
 96. If any brother behave in such a manner as to 
 disturb the harmony of the Chapter, and be thrice 
 formally admonished by the Most Wise, and persist 
 in his irregular conduct, he shall be suspended or 
 reported for expulsion as the Chapter may direct. 
 
 97. Every Chapter has the power of suspending or 
 reporting to the Sovereign Sanctuary for expulsion, 
 a member for gross unmasonic or infamous conduct, 
 or excluding him for non-payment of dues ; but no 
 Chapter shall suspend, or exclude, or report for ex- 
 pulsion, any member, without giving him due notice 
 of the charge preferred, or complaint made against 
 him, and of the time appointed for its consideration. 
 He shall be at liberty to be present, and be afforded 
 every opportunity of defending himself ; when the 
 case has been investigated he shall withdraw, and 
 the votes of the knights shall be given openly. The 
 name of every knight stispended or excluded, toge- 
 ther with the cause of his susptJnsion or exclusion, 
 shall be sent to the Grand Secretary-General. Sus- 
 pension, or exclusion, or expulsion from any of the 
 bodies of the Rite, extends to all the bodies of the 
 Rite. 
 
 98. All minutes, lists, and books of account, be- 
 longing to a Chapter, must be produced by the Most 
 Wise, when he shall be so required by competent 
 authority. 
 
 99. The majority of the members of a Chapter, 
 
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 structions to the Most Wise, and Wardens, or other 
 rbpresentatives, before the Convocation of the Sove- 
 reign Sanctuary. 
 
 100 . Each Chapter shall annually make a return to 
 the Grand Secretary-General, of the Most Wise, 
 Wardens, and Past Officers of the Chapter, including 
 all knights who claim to be entitled to attend in 
 Sovereign Sanctuary, and no knight shall be per- 
 mitted to attend in Sovereign Sanctuary, unless his 
 na: le shall appear in some such return. 
 
 101 Each Chapter shall make its return semi- 
 annually to the Grand Secretary-General, and in case 
 of neglect for more than one year to make such re- 
 turns or payments, or if the Chapter does not mett 
 durmg that period, it is liable to be erased. 
 
 ' ('2. By a vote of the Chapter, the dues of any 
 member in indigent circumstances may be remitted. 
 
 103. If a Chapter be dissolved, its charter and re- 
 cords shall be delivered up to the Grand Master. 
 
 104. If the charter of a Chapter shall be procured 
 by any other means than through the regular channtl 
 of petition to the Grand Master ; such charter shall 
 be forfeited and the Chapter erased. 
 
 105. As every Chapter is a constituent part of the 
 Sovereign Sanctuary, in which assembly all the power 
 of the Rite resides, it is clear that no other authority 
 can destroy the power granted by a charter ; if, there- 
 fore, the majority of any Chapter should determine 
 to quit the Chapter, the constitution or power of 
 assembling, remains with the rest of the members ; 
 provided their number be not less than five, other- 
 wise the charter ceases and becomes extinct ; and all 
 the authority thereby granted or enjoyed shall revert 
 to the Sovereign Sanctuary, together with the funds 
 and property of said Chapter. 
 
 100. No Chapter shall be erased or its warrant 
 
 
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 declared forfeited, until the Most Wise, or in his ab- 
 sence, the Wardens, shall have been warned in 
 writing, of their offence, and shall have been sum- 
 moned to answer to the complaint made against them. 
 
 107. If any Chapter or its Most Wise, and Ward- 
 ens, be summoned to attend, or to produce its 
 Charter, books, papers, or accounts to the Grand 
 Master, his Deputy, the Provincial Grand Master, 
 or any Committee authorized by the Sovereign Sanc- 
 tuary or by the Grand Master, and do not comply, 
 nor give sufficient reason for non-compliance, a per- 
 emptory summons shall be issued ; and in case of 
 contumacy, such Chapter may be suspended, and the 
 proceeding notified to the Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 108. A Chapter offending against any law or regu- 
 lation of the Rite, to the breach of which no specific 
 penalty is attached, shall, at the discretion of the 
 Sovereign Sanctuary, the Grand Master, or the Exe- 
 cutive Council, be subject to admonition or suspen- 
 sion, or expulsion, as before provided. 
 
 109. The Most Wise is responsible for the due ob- 
 servance of the laws relating to Chapters, and is 
 bound to produce all books, minutes and accounts, 
 when required by any lawful authority. 
 
 110. If the Most Wise should die, be removed, or 
 be incapable of discharging the duties of his office, 
 the Senior Warden, and in the absence of the Senior 
 Warden, the Junior Warden shall act as Most Wise, 
 in summoning the Chapter until the next election of 
 officers. 
 
 111. If the Most Wise be not present, the imme- 
 diate Past Most Wise, or if he be not present, the 
 Senior Past Most Wise of the Chapter present shall 
 take the chair. If no Past Most Wise of the Chap- 
 ter be present then the Senior Warden, or in his ab- 
 sence, the Junior Warden may rule the Chapter, but 
 not to confer degrees. 
 
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 112. A Past Most Wise of any other Chapter, or 
 any other officer of a corresponding rank, may be in- 
 vited to officiate as Most Wise, and may confer de- 
 grees or perform any other ceremony. 
 
 113. The Most Wise and Wardens of every Chap- 
 ter, when summoned so to do, shall attend the Grand 
 Master, his deputy, the Provincial Grand Master, 
 the Sovereign Sanctuary, or any board or committee 
 authorized by the Sovereign Sanctuary, and produce 
 the charter, minutes and books of the Chapter, under 
 pain of suspension, and being reported to the next 
 Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 1 14. Any knight who shall violate the secrecy of 
 the ballot on candidates for initiation, by stating how 
 he voted or intended to vote, or by endeavoring to 
 ascertain how a knight voted, or if he should be 
 aware and mention it to another knight, shall render 
 himself liable to severe Masonic censure, and for a 
 second offence, expulsion. 
 
 115. A knight offending against any law or regula- 
 tion of the Kite, to the breach of which no specific 
 penalty is attached, shall, at the discretion of the Sov- 
 ereign Sanctuary, or any of its delegated authorities, 
 be subject to admonition or suspension, or to expul- 
 sion, by the Sovereign Sanctuary only. 
 
 116. No Chapter shall initiate a candidate whose 
 residence is nearer the jurisdiction of another Chap- 
 ter, without the consent, by a resolution of that 
 Chapter, which shall be signified in writing, unless 
 by dispensation of the Grand Master, except in a 
 town or city where there is more than one Chapter, 
 in which case each Chapter has concurrent jurisdic- 
 tion. The jurisdiction extends in every direction, 
 half way to the nearest Chapter. 
 
 117. In case of emergency, the following alteration, 
 as to the mode of proposing a candidate, is allowed. 
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 writing to the Most Wise, the usual declaration of 
 any candidate whom they wish to propose, and the 
 circumstances which causa the emergency ; and the 
 Most Wise, if the emergency be proper, shall issue a 
 notice to every member ; appoint a Committee iis 
 before provided ; and at the same time summon the 
 Chapter to meet at not less than a period of seven 
 clear days from the issuing of the summons, for the 
 purpose of balloting for the candidate ; if the candi- 
 date be then approved he may be initiated. The 
 Most Wise shall, previous to the balloting being 
 taken, cause the said proposition, and the emer- 
 gency stated, to be recorded in the minute book of 
 the Chapter. 
 
 THE CHAPTER SEAL. 
 
 118. Every Chapter shall have a Masonic Seal, to 
 be affixed to all documents proper to be issued. 
 
 119. An impression of the seal is to be sent to the 
 Grand Secretary- General, and whenever changed, an 
 impression of the new seal shall, in like manner, be 
 trp«nsmitted. 
 
 CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION. 
 
 120. No general Chapter of instruction shall be 
 holden, unless under the sanction of a regular Char- 
 tered Chapter, or by the special license and authority 
 of the Grand Master, or the Provincial Grand Master. 
 The Chapter giving its sanction, and the knights to 
 whom such license is granted, shall be answerable for 
 the proceedings of such Chapter of instruction, and 
 responsible that the mode of working there adopted 
 has received the sanction of the Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 121. Notice of the times and places of Conclave of 
 the Chapters of instruction shall be given to the Grand 
 Secretary-General. 
 
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 122. Chapters of instnictiou sluiU keep a iniiiuto 
 of all knights present at each Conclave, and of knights 
 appointed to hold office, and such minute shall be 
 produced when called for by the Grand Master, the 
 Provincial Grand Master, or Chapter granting the 
 sanction. 
 
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 123. No visitor shall bo admitted into a Chapter 
 unless he be personally known or recommended, or 
 well vouched for ; or after due examination by one 
 or more of the knights present, and shall have en- 
 tered his name, Masonic rank, the name of his Chap- 
 ter, in a book to be kept by every Chapter for that 
 purpose ; and during his continuance in the Chapter, 
 he must be subject to the by-laws of the Chapter. 
 
 124. No knight residing in the Province, and not 
 affiliated with some Chapter, shall be entitled to the 
 benetit of the benevolent fund for himself or family, 
 nor to Masonic burial, nor to take part in any Maso- 
 nic ceremony, public or private, nor be entitled to 
 any Masonic privilege whatever, nor can he be per- 
 mitted to visit any Chapter during his secession from 
 the Rite. 
 
 LETTERS PATENT AND OF CREDENCE. 
 
 325. Every brother shall be entitled to Letters 
 Patent and of Credence immediately upon being regis- 
 tered in the Sovereign Sanctuary, for which registra- 
 tion the Chapter shall pay five dollars. Each Chap- 
 ter, therefore, when it makes a return of the Masons 
 whom it has initiated, shall make a remittance of the 
 money for regist. ..Ion. 
 
 126. Every brother to whom Letters Patent and of 
 Credence are granted must sign his name on the 
 dexter obelisk thereon, or it will not be valid. 
 
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 127. All applications for Letters Patent and of 
 Credence must be made to the Grand Secretary- 
 General, and if the name of the knight wishing for 
 Letters Patent and of Credence has not previously 
 been registered, the money payable on registration 
 must be transmitted at the same time, as no Letters 
 Patent and of Credence can, on any account, be 
 issued until such money has been paid. 
 
 TRIALS AND APPEALS. 
 
 128. The tribunals for the hearing and determining 
 of charges of unmasonic conduct, and masonic differ- 
 ences generally, shall be as follows : — 
 
 I. The Sovereign Sanctuary — Whose jurisdiction 
 shall be — 
 
 (a) Original. 
 
 (b) Appellate. 
 
 (a) The Sovereign Sanctuary shall have original 
 and ultimate jurisdiction to try and determine all 
 charges which may be preferred during their term of 
 ofl&ce against any of its officers except the Grand Mas- 
 ter for any offence of commission or omission in their 
 official capacity. 
 
 {h) An appeal shall be allowed to the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary from the decision of any of the subordinate 
 bodies of the Rite, thence to the Grand Orient. 
 
 129. No charge shall be brought against the Grand 
 Master during his term of office ; but on the expira- 
 tion of such term charges may be laid against him as 
 against any other brother, even for acts performed 
 while holding office. 
 
 II. The Grand Master — Who shall have original 
 jurisdiction to try and determine all differences be- 
 tween a Chapter or any of its members in one Masonic 
 District or another Chapter or a member of another 
 Chapter within any other Masonic District, or com- 
 plaints against any P, G. M. 
 
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 III. The Provincial Grand Masters of the 
 Several Dlstricts — Who shall each have original 
 jurisdiction to try and determine all complaints pre- 
 ferred against the Most Wise of any Chapter within 
 their respective Districts, and all diF'^rences between 
 Chapters or between members of different Chapters 
 in such Districts. 
 
 IV. Chapters — Each of which shall take cogni- 
 zance of, try and determine all complaints preferred 
 against any one of its members (except the Most 
 Wise) by any other of its members. 
 
 130. The Sovereign Sanctuary alone shall have the 
 power of expelling a brother from the Rite ; the Sub- 
 ordinate Bodies have power only to report members 
 for expulsion. 
 
 PllClCEDURE. 
 
 131. All complaints shall be made in writing, with 
 particulars specifying with reasonable certainty the 
 character of the offence alleged, and as nearly as may 
 be practicable, the time and place of its commission, 
 and shall be signed by the accuser, who must be an 
 affiliated member in good standing ; or in case a 
 Chapter be the complainant, by the Most Wise of the 
 complaining Chapter. 
 
 132. A certified copy of the complaint, together 
 with a notice stating the date at which such com- 
 plaint will be presented or fyled, shall be first served 
 upon the brother (or in the case of a Chapter upon 
 the Most Wise or Archivist) against whom the com- 
 plaint is preferred, at least ten days before the same 
 is to be so presented or fyled ; and the original of 
 such complaint shall, with a duly attested certificate 
 of the service thereof be fyled — if the complaint be 
 within the jurisdiction of the Sovereign Sanctuary or 
 of the Grand Master — with the Grand Secretary Gene- 
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 Master ; and if within the jurisdiction o*^ a Chapter 
 then with the Archivist of such Chapter. 
 
 133. Within ten days after the complaint has been 
 fyled, in accordance with the preceding article, the 
 accused shall (except in cases of complaints before 
 tlie Sovereign Sanctuary or other Bodies) be bound 
 to appear in person or by counsel and to fyle his de- 
 fence, having first served a copy thereof upon t^e 
 complainant, who h y within three days thereafter 
 serve and fyle a replication thereto. 
 
 134. Where a complaint has been made against a 
 Chapter, the Archivist thereof shall give notice of the 
 same in the summons for the next regular Convoca- 
 tion thereof held not less than ten days after service 
 of the complaint ; and at such regular Convocation 
 such Chapter shall determine if they desire further 
 counsel , who in addition to the Most Wise shall repre- 
 sent such Chapter as counsel and shall decide upon 
 the defence to be made ; which defence shall within 
 ten days after such regular communication be iyled 
 with the proper tribunal. 
 
 135. The issues being complete, notice shall be 
 given by the tribunal seized of the matter, to both 
 complainant and accused, appointing a time and place 
 for the trial. 
 
 136. The evidence to be adduced shall, in matters 
 before the Sovereign Sanctuary or other Bodies be re- 
 ceived by a committee to be appointed for that pur- 
 pose, who shall report the same within such delay as 
 may with justice to the parties be ordered by the tri- 
 bunal. 
 
 137. In cases before the Grand Master, he may 
 depute three Peers in good standing to receive 
 evidence. 
 
 138. The Provincial Grand Masters shall them- 
 selves receive evidence in cases within their juris- 
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 139. The tribunal seized of any case may order 
 such delays as may appear just for further prr eed- 
 ings, and may extend delays for pleading and answer- 
 ing pleas. 
 
 140. In the case of complaints within the (on<];inal) 
 jurisdiction of the Sovereign Sanctuary, the Grand 
 Master may, if he finds it necessary to do so, suspend 
 the accused party from ofhce until the holding of the 
 next regular Convocation of the Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 141. When complaints are laid before the Sove- 
 reign Sanctuary or other Body, the Sovereign Sanc- 
 tuary or such other Body shall, at its first regular 
 Convocation held after the fyling of the complaint (if 
 such complaint has been served more than ten days 
 before the holding of such Convocation — or if other- 
 wise at the next following regular Convocation) de- 
 cide by ballot whether the complaint be of such a 
 nature as to require the accused to answer thereto ; 
 and if by such ballot it be decided that the complaint 
 is of such a nature as to require such answer, the ac- 
 cused, if he be present, may be required within such 
 delay as may then be fixed, to f yle his defence thereto, 
 and thereupon a committee shall be appointed by 
 the presiding officer to receive the evidence of the 
 parties and to return the same within such delay as 
 may be ordered, except where urgency is claimed by 
 the complaint, and such claim is allowed by the pre- 
 siding officer, in which case lie may immediately refer 
 the charges to a Committee of Peers, and who shall 
 give seven clear days' notice to the accused, for trial, 
 and thereupon proceed to trial, and make due report 
 to the next stated Convocation of the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary or other proper Body, or an Emergent 
 Convocation may be called, at the discretion of the 
 presiding officer, to receive such report. 
 
 142 . As soon as the evidence on both sides has been 
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 order the parties to appear before it at such time and 
 place as the tribunal may direct for hearing the merits 
 of the issues raised. 
 
 143. The parties having been heard shall, with their 
 respective counsel, withdraw ; and the tribunal shall 
 proceed to ad j adge upon the merits ; and if the com- 
 plaint be held to be well founded, to award sentence. 
 
 144. The Sovereign Sanctuary or other Body, in ad- 
 judging upon the merits, shall do so by ballot, and a 
 two-thirds vote of those present shall be necessary 
 for conviction. In the case of conviction the sentence 
 to be awarded shall be determined by a second ballot, 
 on which ballot the sentence declared by the largest 
 number of votes cast shall be carried out, except in 
 case of appeal, or in case it be deemed that expulsion 
 from the order should be the punishment to be 
 awarded, in which case the judgment shall be re- 
 ported (with the record) to the Sovereign Sanctuary 
 for decision. 
 
 145. All services shall be made either in person or 
 by mail registered postpaid to the Jast address of the 
 party to be served ; and if by mail sufficient delay, in 
 addition to that already specified, shall be allowed to 
 permit of an answer being received by mail. 
 
 146. If either party neglect or refuse (aft^r due 
 service) to attend either iv person or by counsel — 
 which counsel must be a knight in good standing — 
 the tribunal may proceed in his absence, and may, if 
 it see fit, appoint a competent brother to act as coun- 
 sel for the defence. 
 
 147. Witnesses shall give their testimony on their 
 honour, and if not Masons should be vouched for aa 
 to credibility by a Mason before being heard. 
 
 148. No sentence shall be carried out until at least 
 fifteen daj^ after notice of the awarding of the same 
 by any other tribunal than the Sovereign Sanctuary 
 has been served upon the losing party, who )§»haU 
 
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 within such delay, if he desire to appeal from the 
 judgment, fyle with the Grand Secretary-General a 
 notice of such appeal, with a certificate of service 
 thereof upijn the opposite paity. 
 
 149. Within ten days after the service of such notice 
 of appeal, the tribunal on whom the same has been 
 served shall deposit in the office of the Grand Secre- 
 tary-General all papers, documents and evidence 
 forming the record of the trial, which record shall 
 thereafter remain amongst the archives of the Sove- 
 reign Sanctuary. 
 
 150. The Grand Secretary-General shall allow any 
 interested party, either personally or by counsel, to 
 take communication of such record at the oflice of 
 said Grand Secretary-General during office-hours, and 
 to take copies of any portion thereof. 
 
 151. Each appeal shall come before the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary at its next Annual Convocation following 
 the fifteenth day after the deposit of the record as 
 aforesaid, and either party may either personally or 
 by competent counsel, appear before the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary therein ; but neither party nor their counsel 
 shall vote upon such appeal. 
 
 152. All costs of taking evidence, and other costs 
 incurred in Masonic trials shall, unless otherwise 
 ordered, be paid by the losing part^, who may, in 
 default of payment, be suspended from Masonic pri- 
 vileges until the same have been paid. 
 
 153. No addition to the record shall be permitted 
 on appeal, unless ordered by the Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
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 BEVISIONS, REVERSALS, AND RESTORATIONS. 
 
 154. All transcripts of trial-records, required to be 
 transmitted to the Grand Secretary-General, shall by 
 him be forwarded to the Committee on Grievances, 
 who shall examine them, with such additional evi- 
 
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 dence in writing, if any, as may be presented, and 
 shall report thereon at the next succeeding Annual 
 Convocation ; and upon such report the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary may affirm, modify, or reverse the judg- 
 ment of the lower body, or may make such other 
 order relative thereto as shall be deemed proper. 
 
 155. Whenever a judgment of suspension or ex- 
 pulsion shall be reversed and set aside by the Sove- 
 reign Sanctuary, the brother who had been suspended 
 or expelled shall be at once ao;aiii entitled to all his 
 rights and privileges as a member. 
 
 156. All sentences of suspension shall be for an 
 indefinite period ; and a chapter may, at any stated 
 meeting, by the votes of two-thirds of the members 
 present, annul any such sentence of suspension pro- 
 nounced by itself, and restore the Mason thus sus- 
 pended to all his Masonic rights and privileges ; 
 provided that notice of a resoluti(m for such restora- 
 tion shall have been given at the stated meeting next 
 preceding. And, in case of such restoration, '^e 
 Archivist shall at once notify the restored party and 
 Grand Secretary- General thereof. 
 
 157. The Sovereign Sanctuary may, at any Annual 
 Communication, if good cau; o thereof be shown and 
 proof be given of the notice hereinafter prescribed, 
 restore to the rights and privileges of Masonry any 
 Mason who has been suspended or expelled within its 
 jurisdiction. 
 
 158. Whenever any Mason sus[)ended for unma- 
 sonic conduct, desires to petition the Sovereign Sanc- 
 tuary for restoration to the rights and privileges of 
 Masonry, he shall first make application for such 
 restoration to the body by which he was suspended, 
 if it still be in existence. If his application be there 
 refused, it may then be made to the Sovereign Sanc- 
 tury, provided that notice, in writing, be given to the 
 subordinate body concerned of such intended appUca- 
 
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 tion, not less than forty days preceding the Annual 
 Convocation. 
 
 159. Whenever any expelled Mason desires to 
 petition the Sovereign Sanctuary for restoration to 
 the rights and privileges of Masonry, he shall, in 
 writing, notify the body which expelled him, if it 
 still be in existence, of his intention so to do, at least 
 sixty days before the Annual Convocation at which his 
 petition is to be presented, accompanying said notice 
 with a copy of such intended petition ; and before 
 said petition shall be considered by the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary, proof of the giving said notice to such 
 body shall be furnished. 
 
 160. Whenever any Chapter desires to petition the 
 Sovereign Sanctuar}^ for the restoration of an expelled 
 Mason to the rights and privileges of Masonry, the 
 Most Wise thereof shall give due notice to all the 
 members of his Chapter, so far as practicable, of such 
 intended action and of the stated meeting at which it 
 will be had ; and at such meeting he shall cause to be 
 recorded the fact that such notic was thus duly given. 
 The votes of two -thirds of the members present shall 
 be required to authorize the presentation of such 
 petition to the Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 161. No suspension, expulsion, or restoration shall 
 be published otherwise than as hereinbefore provided, 
 except by authority of the Sovereign Sanctuary or by 
 order of the Grand Master. 
 
 162. A member reported to the Sovereign Sanctuary 
 for expulsion, shall be immediately deprived of his 
 rights and privileges till the action of the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary is held thereon. l*rovided he may at once 
 appeal to the Executive Council, who may set aside, 
 confirm, or make such other disposition of the action 
 of the subordinate body as they may deem just, 
 subject, however, to a final appeal to the Sovereign 
 Sanctuary. 
 
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 DISSOLUTION. 
 
 163. A Chapter may be dissolved — 
 
 1st. By the voluntary surrender of its charter when 
 such surrender shall have been accepted by the Sove- 
 reifijn Sanctuary : or 
 
 2nd. By the revocation of it,: charter by the Sove- 
 reign Sanctuary. 
 
 164. The charter of a Chapter may be surrendered 
 if notice shall be given at a stated meeting that a 
 resolution to that effect will be presented at the next 
 succeeding one, and if, at such succeeding meeting, 
 three-fourths at least of the members present are in 
 favour of sucli resolution ; but no such act of surren- 
 der shall be cf)nsidered final while five members, 
 which constitutes a quorum thereof, object thereto, 
 nor until it shall have been approved and accepted by 
 the Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 165. No sach resolution, however, sliall be con- 
 sidered unless the same shall have been inserted in 
 the summons, and the summons regularly sent to 
 each member of the Chapter. 
 
 The charter of a Chapter may be forfeited — 
 
 1st. By dieobedience of any provision of the con- 
 stitution or regulations of the Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 2nd. By disregard of the lawful authority of the 
 Grand Master ; 
 
 3rd. By violation or neglect of the ancient and 
 recognised usages of the craft ; 
 
 4th. By receiving applicants known to be unworthy, 
 or refusing or neglecting to discipline unworthy mem- 
 bers ; or 
 
 5th. By failure to meet during a period of twelve 
 successive months. 
 
 166. But no charter shall be forfeited unless charges 
 against the Chapter shall have been presented to and 
 investigated in the Sovereign Sanctuary, of which 
 charges tlie Chapter accused shall have had due notice j 
 
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 choug?! the same may be arrested until the next 
 Annual Convocation, either by the Sovereign Sanc- 
 tuary or the Grand Master, upon satisfactory reasons 
 therefor being shown. 
 
 167. The forfeiture or arrest of the charter of a 
 Chapter involves the suspension of all its members 
 from tlie rights and privileges of Masonry, except 
 those who may be specially declared exempted from 
 such effect. 
 
 168. The surrender or forfeiture of the charter of 
 a Chapter, when declared by the Sovereign Sanctuary, 
 shall be conclusive upon the Chapter and its members; 
 and all the authority granted by such charter, together 
 with all the records, funds, jewels, furniture, dues, 
 and property of such Chapter of every kind shall 
 revert to the Sovereign Sanctuary. 
 
 169. The same laws, as far as practicable, shall 
 apply to Senates and Council or Mystic Temples as to 
 Chapters. 
 
 SENATES. 
 
 170. A Senate may be constituted in any Pro- 
 vincial Grand Jurisdiction whenever there are three 
 or more Chapters in such jurisdiction, and shall be 
 governed by the same general laws as Chapters. 
 
 171. Election to membership in a Senate shall be 
 by a two-thirds vote, by ballot of the Hermetic Phi- 
 losophers present, upon a petition recommended by 
 two members of such Senate. 
 
 172. The Grand Master and the Most Worshipf id 
 and Right Worshipful Officers of the Sovereign Sanc- 
 tuary, the Sublime Dai of the Province, and the Pro- 
 vincial Grand Masters, Grand Commanders, shall be 
 ex officio members of all Senates. 
 
 SOVEREIGN GRAND COUNCIL OR MYSTIC TEMPLE. 
 
 173. A Sovereign Grand Council or Mystic Temple 
 
 
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 may be constituted in any Province whenever there 
 are five Chapters in such Province, and shall be gov- 
 erned by the same general laws and rules as the Sove- 
 reign Sanctuary. 
 
 174. Election to membership iu a Myotic Temple 
 shall be by a two-thirds vote, by ballot of ^he Pon- 
 tiffs present, upon a petition recommended by two 
 members of such Mystic Temple. The Grand Master 
 and the Most Worshipful and Right Woishipfal 
 Officers of the Sovereign Sanctuary^ the Grand Com- 
 manders of Senates, the Provhieial Grard Masters 
 in the Province shall be ex-officio members of the 
 Councils or Mystic Temples. 
 
 AMENDMENTS. 
 
 175. This Constitution cannot be altered or amend- 
 ed except at an annual or emergent Convocation of 
 the Sovereign Sanctuary called for that purpose, upon 
 a proposition duly sub»"utted in writing, when by una- 
 nimous consent it may be immediately considered, 
 and, if it is supported by two-thirds of the votes cast, 
 shall be declared carried, and shall immediately go 
 into effect, unless otherwise provided for in the pro- 
 position to amend ; any two members may demand 
 the yeas and nays but if unanimous consent is not 
 obtained for immediate consideration, then it must 
 lie over till the following or any succeeding day of 
 the convocation, when it may be called up by any 
 member, and disposed of as above. All enactments, 
 however, are subject to revision, and disallowance by 
 the Grand Orient, 
 
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 176. This Chapter shall be hailed and entitled 
 
 -Rose Croix Chapter, No. — , A. & A. E. 
 R. M. 96°, located at , and fully acknow- 
 ledges the supremacy of the Sovereign Sanctuary, 
 sitting in the Valley of Canada, and will obey all 
 edicts, rules, orders, and regulations made and issued 
 by said body. 
 
 CONCLAVE. 
 
 177. The regular Conclave of this Chapter shall be 
 
 held on the of each month, at 
 
 o'clock, P.M. The regular meeting in December shall 
 be the Annual Conclave. 
 
 ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS. 
 
 178. The election of officers shall take place annu- 
 ally at the regular Conclave in November, and shall 
 be by ballot. None but Sir Knights of the 95° shall be 
 eligible for the chair of the M. W, The installation of 
 officers shall take place at the Annual Conclave in 
 December. 
 
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 VRT3SIDINO IN CHAIR. 
 
 179. In ca3e of the absence of the M. W. at any 
 Conclave, the chair shall be taken by his immedi- 
 ate predecessor, or in his absence by the senior past 
 M. W. present, or by S. W. or J. W. , who shall dis- 
 charge the duties of the Chapter for that evening, 
 except that they shall not confer Degrees. 
 
 EXALTATION FEE. 
 
 180. The exaltation fee in this Chapter shall be 
 $20, or such other larger sum as may be fixed by the 
 Chapter, to be paid by the candidate previous to re- 
 ceiving any of the degrees. Should any brother fail 
 to receive all the degrees through his own neglect, he 
 shall not be entitled to a refund of any portion of the 
 aforesaid fee. The aforesaid fee shall include regis- 
 tration . 
 
 APPLICATIONS FOR EXALTATION. 
 
 181. A candidate making application for exaltation 
 must be recommended by two Sir Knights, members 
 of the Chapter, and be regularly proposed. The 
 Executive Committee, to whom his application shall 
 have been referred, shall report on his character, at 
 a regular Conclave ; he may then be balloted for, 
 and, if not more than one black ball be cast against 
 him, may be initiated. Should the report be unfavor- 
 able, he shall be deemed a rejected candidate, and 
 cannot again make application for the term of twelve 
 months, without a Dispensation being granted there- 
 f<jr by the M. W. the Grand Master, upon the unani- 
 mous request of the Chapter. The Archivist, in the 
 summons of meeting, shall insert the names of all 
 c »didates to be balloted for at that meeting, along 
 with the Lodge to which they may belong. In all 
 cases $5 must accompany the application for exal- 
 tation. 
 
 
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 AFFILIATION FEE. 
 
 182. The fee for aftilir'.Mon in this Chapter shall be 
 $1, which must be paid to the Archivist at the time 
 of making the application. 
 
 NEW PROPOSAL AND BALLOT. 
 
 183. ^n the evenfof a candidate for exaltation, who 
 has been duly elected, failing to come forward to 
 receive his degrees for a period of six months, a new 
 proposal and ballot will be indispensable, unless satis- 
 factory reasons for non-appearance are given. 
 
 EMERGENT CONCLAVES. 
 
 184. If a candidate shall request an emergent Con- 
 clave, specially for his own benefit, he must defray 
 the necessary expenses thereof in the sum of $5. The 
 M.VV., however, has the power of convening emergent 
 Conclaves, whenever the good of the craf fc, in his opi- 
 nion, ma}^ require it. 
 
 HONORARY MEMBERSHIP. 
 
 185. This Chapter may elect any Sir Knight an 
 honorary member by ballot, one black ball shall re- 
 ject. Due notice of the same must be given at one 
 Conclave, and the name of such proposed member 
 inserted in the summons for the next general Con- 
 clave. Honorary membership shall not confer the 
 right of voting, except as declared at the time of 
 election. 
 
 WITHDRAWAL FROM MEMBERSHIP. 
 
 186. Any member desiring to withdraw from mem- 
 bership in this Chapter, must pay up all arrears of 
 dues, if any, when he shall be furnished by the Archi- 
 vist with a demit. No charge must be pending against 
 him at this time. 
 
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 BY-LAWS. 
 
 "nALLOTINiJ FOR <1ANDJT>ATE,S. 
 
 1 87. In balloting for candidates, one black ball shall 
 exclude. No candidate for the degree thus rejected 
 shall be eligible to bo proposed again for twelve 
 months from date of such rejection, except under 
 disj^ensation as provided in section six. One-fifth of 
 all the votes cast shall bo requisite to reject a candi- 
 date for affiliation, and, if rejected he may apply again 
 at the next succeeding or any regular Conclave of the 
 Chapter after rejection. 
 
 ANNUAL DUES AND EXEMPTIONS. 
 
 188. The annual fee for each member shall be two 
 dollars. The Archivist, the Chaplain, and Honorary 
 Members shall be exempt from dues. 
 
 NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. 
 
 189. Any member who may be two years or over 
 in arrears for dues shall, on neglecting or refusing to 
 j-quidatc the same, after receiving due notice thereof, 
 be denied the riujht of sitting in Conclave of any 
 Chapter until paid. The Archivist shall notify mem- 
 bers of the amount of their dues in every summons 
 sent them. When a member has been denied the 
 rights of Conclave for non-payment of dues, he shall 
 be restored v*^ithout ballot, on payment of the sum due 
 at date of suspension. 
 
 MASONIC OFFENCES — HOW TREATED. 
 
 190. Any member against whom a charge for any 
 Masonic offence may be preferred shall have due 
 notice of the same in writing, and of the time ap- 
 pointed for its consideration. This Chapter has the 
 power of instituting inquiries into such cases, and of 
 suspending or excluding a member, and reporting 
 him for expulsion but under no circumstances shall 
 any member be suspended or excluded until after 
 an investigation of the charges which have been 
 
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 made against him, of which he shall have proper no- 
 tice in writing, of at least 7 clear days, so as to per- 
 mit him to bo present to defend himself, nor until 
 the charges have been declared pi^"<^n. 
 
 AUDITING COMMITTEE. 
 
 191. An Executive Committee, consisting of the 
 three principal officers for the time being, with two 
 Sir Knights, to be elected at the Annual Conclave, 
 shall superintend the finafiCes and property, audit all 
 accounts, consider and report on the applications of 
 candidates, and on all other matters referred to them 
 in the interest of the Chapter. They shall meet 
 whenever notified by the M. W. , three to bea quorum, 
 and the result of their proceedings shall be reported 
 to the next Conclave of the Chapter. They shall 
 also, between the meetings in November and Decem- 
 ber, in every year, meet and audit the books of the 
 Archivist and Treasurer of the past twelve months, 
 and present their yearly financial report at the first 
 regular Conclave in January. 
 
 CHAPTER JEWELS, ETC. 
 
 192. The robes, jewels, furniture, and other pro- 
 perty of the Chapter shall be vested in the Execu- 
 tive Committe in trust for the use and benefit of the 
 Chapter, fe. Id furniture to be insured, and kept in 
 charge of the Janitor, in a place set apart for the 
 same in or adjoining the hall or place of meeting. 
 
 DUTIES OF THE ARCHIVIST. 
 
 193- The duties of the Archivist shall be to issue 
 summonses for every regular and emergent Conclave, 
 giving seven clear days' notice of such meeting 
 and business to be transacted thereat, notify all ac- 
 cepted candidates, keep a record of the proceedin/(s of 
 the Chapter, prepare a return to the Sovereign Sanc- 
 
 
 
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 tuary, receive all money in the shape of fees or dues, 
 and forthwith pay the same over to the Treasurer. He 
 shall also keep a cash book, wherein an account with 
 each candidate shall be entered. He shall also keep 
 a registry book, in which he shall enter the names of 
 all candidates, with the dates of their proposal and 
 taking the several degrees, together with their ages, 
 residences and professions ; also, record in the same 
 all suspensions, withdrawals, expulsions, deaths, and 
 any other information necessary. In the absence of 
 the Archivist, his duty shall devolve upon a Sir 
 Knight appointed pro tern. 
 
 DUTIES OF TREASURER. ^ 
 
 194. The Treasurer shall be the custodian of all 
 Chapter moneys received from the Archivist, and 
 when the amount in his hands exceeds a sum sufh- 
 cient to pay current ace junts, the residue shall be placed 
 at interest in some solvent bank, or invested in any 
 description of securities, which latter shall be named 
 and decided upon by the Chapter. He shall pay all 
 accounts, duly passed, on an order signed by the 
 M.W. and countersigned by the Archivist, and shall 
 have his books and vouchers ready at [all times for 
 inspection. 
 
 DUTIES OF JANITOR. 
 
 395. The Janitor shall attend all Conclaves, and 
 shall have care of all property of the Chapter. He 
 shall prepare and keep the hall and adjoining rooms 
 in order, for which services he shall receive due com- 
 pensation for each Conclave. 
 
 MOTIONS SUBMITTED. 
 
 196. All motions submitted to this Chapter must, on 
 request of theM. W., be put in writing, with the names 
 of the mover and seconder thereon, . , . 
 
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 IJHAPTER REGALIA. 
 
 197. The members of this Chapter must, at every 
 Convocation, appear m the duly autliorized Chapter 
 Regalia. 
 
 NAMEri AND DE(;RE£S. 
 
 198, The names in full with the number of degrees 
 taken, and rank of every member, shall ai)pear in the 
 apj)endix of these By-laws. 
 
 QUESTIONS NOT DEALT WITH IN BY-LAWS. 
 
 199 All (juestions not otherwise provided for in the 
 Constitution or these By-laws shall be decided by a 
 majority of open votes, the M. W. giving a second 
 or casting vote in case of a tie. 
 
 AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS. 
 
 200. No amendments or additi(ms to these By-laws 
 shall be made unless proposed and seconded at a re- 
 gular Conclave, notice of which must be inserted 
 in the summons for the ensuing Regular Conclave, 
 at which time the same shall come up for con&idera- 
 tioTi, and shall require the consent of two-thiids of the 
 Sir Knights present to pasL !:he same. Such proposed 
 amendment, alteration or addition shall then be trans- 
 mitted to the Grand Secretary General for the appro- 
 val of the M. W. the G. M., and when so approved 
 shall become law, 
 
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 BY-LAWS. 
 
 201. ORDER OF BUSINESS. 
 
 I. Reading Graven Tablets of last Conclave, for 
 information and approval. 
 
 2. Sickness and distress. 
 
 3. Reports of Investigating Committee. 
 
 4. Propositions for Membership. 
 
 5. Balloting for Candidates . 
 0. Conferring Degrees. 
 
 7. Unfinished Business. 
 
 8. Reports of Special Committees. 
 
 9. Reading and Disposal of Communications. 
 
 10. Bills and Accounts. 
 
 II. General Business. 
 
 12. Good of the Order. 
 
 13. Closing. 
 
 
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 Discreet Master, 4th Degree 15 
 
 Opening iq 
 
 Reception is 
 
 Obligation , 28 
 
 Closing 37 
 
 Perfect Master, 5th Degree 3g 
 
 Sublime Master, 6th Degree 39 
 
 Opening 39 
 
 Reception 42 
 
 Obligation 45 
 
 Closing , 50 
 
 Just Master, 7th Degree ^^ 
 
 Master of the Temple, 8th Degree 51 
 
 Master Elect, 9th Degree ..........'. 52 
 
 Grand Master Elect, 10th Degree I.... .. . 52 
 
 Sublime Master Elect, 11th Degree 53 
 
 Master of Geometry, 12th Degree ..7....]. . 53 
 
 The Royal Arch of Enoch, 13th Degree .... . . . . . . . . . . 54 
 
 Opening 54 
 
 Reception 58 
 
 Obligation 62 
 
 History 69 
 
 Closing 73 
 
 The Secret Vault, 14th Degree.. . 74 
 
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 The Secret Vault, 1 1th Degree, Keception 76 
 
 '< " " Obligfition 85 
 
 ** ** '* '* History 89 
 
 ** " " Closing 92 
 
 Knight of the Flaming Sword, 15th Degree 93 
 
 Knight of Memphis, 16th Degree m 
 
 Knight of the Orient, 17th Degree 94 
 
 Knight of the Rose Croix, ISth Degree 99 
 
 *' " " Introduction .... 95 
 *' ** " Diagram of Chap- 
 ter 98 
 
 *j ** ** Opening 100 
 
 " ** Reception ... .. 103 
 
 *' " 01)]igation 112 
 
 " ** ** Investing US 
 
 " ** *• Closing 119 
 
 Knight Adept Installator, 19th Degree 121 
 
 Obligation of Office.... 128 
 
 Knight Adept Consecrator, 20th Degree 135 
 
 Knight Adept F'ulogist, 2lst Decree, or 
 
 The Chapter of Sorrow 145 
 
 ** " " " Order of Procces- 
 
 sion 145 
 
 " " " " Lamentation .... 149 
 " " " ** Order of Proceed- 
 ings at the grave 151 
 
INDEX TO CONSTITUTION OF 
 SOVEREIGN SANCTUARY. 
 
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 SECTION. 
 
 Auditing Accounts of Chapters . 92 
 
 Amendments 175 
 
 Appeals 8, 128, (b) and 148-153 
 
 Aprons 35 
 
 Bills to be passed by Executive Council 71 
 
 Ballot, Violating Secrecy of IH 
 
 Benevolent Fund 86 
 
 Books of Chapter may be called for 98 
 
 Convocations, Annual 18 
 
 Emergent 20 
 
 VV^ho shall Rule 21 
 
 Complaints and Charges, and Trials 131-162 
 
 " L>eclared and allowed to be urgent 141 
 
 Charter Members 23 
 
 Calendar 28 
 
 Caption 27 
 
 Collars 34 
 
 Conduct, improper and disorderly 96 
 
 Charges when declarged urgent 141 
 
 Committees, Standing 68-83 
 
 Appointnient of 83 
 
 Chairman of 78 
 
 " Nominating 83 
 
 Chapter must be at least 12 Charter members 24 
 
 of Instruction 120-122 
 
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216 INDEX TO CONSTITUTION. 
 
 SECTION. 
 
 Chapter, Tablets of 84 
 
 " Emergent 85 
 
 " Register of 8G, 90, and 91 
 
 " Precer^-^ncy of 87 
 
 '' Audituig accounts of 92 
 
 " May suspend, &c., its members . . : 97 
 
 " May remit dues 102 
 
 " Must produce books when proi)erly called for. . 98 
 
 " Quorum 105 
 
 * ' Must have notice of charges , 106 
 
 " When Wardens to act as M. W 110-111 
 
 " Jurisdiction of 116 
 
 " Emergent ProjDosals in 117 
 
 Dissolution of Chapters 163-168 
 
 Dues may be remitted 102 
 
 Duties of the Grand Master 51 (15th)-(20th) 
 
 Duties of Officers 50-67 
 
 Differences or Comi)laints 37 
 
 Degrees, Chapter 2 (1) and 5 (3) 
 
 " Senate 2 :2) and 5 (2) 
 
 *' Council or Mystic Temple 2 (3) and 5 (1) 
 
 *' Sovereign Sanctuary 3 and 5 (4) 
 
 Decorations 4 
 
 Election of Officers 9 
 
 Executive Council 71 
 
 Fees, Charter 22 
 
 " for Dispensations 22 
 
 " Minimum Initiation Fee in Chapters 89 
 
 Hissing, penalty for 46 
 
 Honorary Members 12-13 
 
 Jewels 30-33 
 
 Letters Patent and of Credence 93, 125-127 
 
 Money Grants cannot be made on last day without 
 
 notice 48 
 
OF SOVEREIGN SANCTUARY. 217 
 
 SECTION. 
 
 Members of Sovereign Sanctuary (T (1) to (4) 12 
 
 " " The Rite 13 
 
 Name and Title of Sovereign Sanctuary 1 
 
 New Matter cannot be introduced after 11 o'clock 47 
 
 Nominating Committee 83 
 
 Officers of Sovereign Sanctuary 6 (1) 
 
 " Elective 7 
 
 " Appointed 8 
 
 " Time of Election, etc 
 
 " Presiding when not eligible for re-election 10 
 
 Order of Merit 33 
 
 Order of Business 41 
 
 Penalty for transgressing rules 45 
 
 Powers of Sovereign Sanctuary 14-17 
 
 «• " Grand Master 51-52 
 
 II II Provincial Grand Masters 53-58 
 
 Processions 94 
 
 Past Most Wise 111-112 
 
 Proposals Emergent 117 
 
 Procedure in Charges and Trials 131-102 
 
 Quorum of Sovereign Sanctuary 19 
 
 »' " Chapters 105 and 164 
 
 " " Executive Council 71 
 
 " " Committees 76 
 
 Revisions, Reversals and Restorations 154-162 
 
 Representatives from Chapters, etc 4 (4) and 11 
 
 «» Proxy 11 
 
 •» May cast all the ballots 50 
 
 »» May be instructed 99 
 
 " Sister Grand Bodies 26 
 
 Regulations of Sovereign Sanctuary during sessions . . 41-50 
 
 Returns of Chapters 100-101 
 
 Removal of Chapters from one place to another 56 
 
 Sovereign Grand Council or Mystic Temple 173-174 
 
218 INDEX TO CONSTITUTION 
 
 SECTION. 
 
 Senates ...T 170-172 
 
 Speaking, Only once except ir. )ver in reply 43 
 
 Suspension or expulsion 97 
 
 Seals of Chapters 118-119 
 
 Trials and Appeals 128-130 
 
 Uniforms 29 
 
 Votes in Sovereign Sanctuary 42 
 
 Visitors 123-124 
 
 
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INDEX TO CHAPTER BY-LAWS. 
 
 SECTION. 
 
 Amendments 200 
 
 Applications 181 
 
 Auditors 101 
 
 Ballotting 187 
 
 Conclaves Regular 177 
 
 " Emergent 184 
 
 Duties of Archivist 193 
 
 " " Treasurer 194 
 
 " " Janitor 195 
 
 Fees Exaltation 180 
 
 " Affiliation 182 
 
 " Annual 188 
 
 Honorary Members 185 
 
 Jewels 31 192 
 
 Motions 196 
 
 Name of Chapter 176 
 
 Names of Degrees of Members to be printed in Appendix 198 
 
 Non-payment of Dues , 189 
 
 Offences 190 
 
 Officers, Election and Installation of 178 
 
 Order of Business 201 
 
 Presiding in the Chair 179 
 
 Proposals 181 and 183 
 
 •• Emergent 117 
 
 Regalia 197 
 
 Withdrawals 186