CHAPTER LIX
877 steps. It is a chair of state, lined with black satin like
the hangings, but strewed with flames, not tears.
Before tt-~e throne is an altar covered with black satin, strewed with tears. In front of the altar, the black coy-tr falls to the floor and on it are painted or embroidered a dcath’s head and two cross bones. Over the death’s llcad is the letter J:. and under the cross bones the let-ter M.
On this altar are the books of constitution and
stat-tites of thc ordcr, a naked sword, a sceptrc and a balancv.
In the ~Vest are the two ~Vardcns. In front of each is a table covered with crimson cloth, lined and edged with black and strewed with tears. The cover of each table hangs to the floor in front, and on cach cover, in front, the four letters N. -.K. .—M. -.K. ,each two if in Hchrew, being read from right to left. On each ta-ble are two nakcd swords, crossed. The hall is dIvided into two parts, by a raIlIng or balustrade. The East 15
in the rear of this, and thIc West in front ofIt. In the
~Vestis a representationof the camp of the Princes.
OFFICERS AND TITLES:—The Mastcr is styled
Soy-creign of Sovereigns, Great Prince, or which is more usual and far better, Illustrious Commander in Chief.
He is said to represent Frederick the Second, King of Prussia. The two Wardens are styled Lieutenant Com-manders. The Orator, Minister of State.
Besidcs these officers, there are a Grand Chancellor, a Grand Secretary, a Grand Keeper of the Seals, and Ar-chives, a Grand T~’easurer, a Grand Architect, or En-gineer, a Grand Hospitaller, and Surgeon, a Grand Standard Bearer, a Grand Master of Ceremonies, a Grand Captain of the Guards, and a Grand Tyler. In some localities, there are also an Illustrious Deputy Commander in Chicf and an Assistant Grand Tyler.
The Grand Secretary, Grand Chancellor and Grand Keeper of the Seals and Archives, are sometimes
sepa-1;lte officers, and sometimes the three offices are combined in one, that of Grand Chancellor.
Ia the Consistory tbe Omoers are seated as follows
EAST.
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And on the outside of the door is the Grand Tyler, or in his absence, the Assistant Grand Tyler, thus the number of officers in that body would be sixteen, but the Secretary and Keeper of the Seals and Archives be-ing generally replaced by the Grand Chancellor and the Assistant Grand Tyler, being appointed only to supply the Grand Tyler when absent, are not counted among the officers, whose number is not to exceed thirteen, as
will be seen hereafter.
There are also in the hall, west of the officers, on the right and left, fourteen members clothed in red, with-out aprons, and each having on his breast, suspended
from a black ribbon, worn as a collar, the jewel of one of the degrees, to wit, numbering these members from one to fourteen, they wear respectively the jewels of the 30th, 28th, 25th, 21st, 19th, 18th, 16th, 14th, 13th, 10th, 8th, 7th, 5th and 3rd degrees.
The first five are the Standard Bearers of the corps, that encamp around the Pentagon; and the last nine are the Commanders of the corps, that encamp around ,the Nonagon, in the camp hereafter described
The names of the first fiy.e are as follows:
1st. Bezaleel, for tbe standard, 2nd. Aholiab,”’ for the standard,
3rd. MaY” Shim, for the standard, “N.”
4th. Garimont, for the standard,
5th. Aniariah, for the standard, “U.”
The names of the others are:
Note 871. •‘Ahoitab. A aklifoi ertificer of the tribe of Dan who was appointed, together with aezaleei. to conatruct the tabernacle in the wilderness and the ark of the covenant —Mackey’s Enoyciopadla of rrsemaaonry. Article Ahollab.
Note 372.—It Ia a compotient part of a signIficant word In Masonry-The comhinatiofl mahhah. literally what! the,’ Is equlvaient accordIng
to the Hebre”. method of elilpala, to the queatton, what’ Ia this the
— ‘ —Mackey’s EncyclopEdia of rreemaaonz7, Article Mab.
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• 1st. Malachi,51’ for the tent, “S.”
2nd. Zerubbabel, for the tent, “A.”
3rd. Nehemiah, for the tent,
4th. Johaben, for the tent, “I.”
5th. Phaleg, for the tent,
6th. Jehoiada, for the tent, “N.”
7th. Aholiab, for the tent, “0.”
8th. Joshua, for the tent, “N.”
9th. Ezra,”’ for the tent, “I.”
These fourteen names must certainly appear arbitrary and without meaning. The rituals and other Masonic works say nothing of the meaning and reason why these names were selected. All that is to be done is to study and perhaps that reason will be found.
But we have no right to leave out these or other names or words, because these, as a slender thread, may lead us to the discovery of what we are now igrt~rant of.
Otherwise the names and words, being left out, the real meaning would never be discovered. However, for a reception, in ample form, there should be present twen-ty-seven officers and members, including the fourteen Standard Bearers and Commanders above mentioned.
IHE CAMP:—Is a nonagon enclosing a heptagon, that
Ifote 373.—’Malachi or Malashlas. The last of the prophets. A sip-nificent word in the thirty-second degree of the Scottish Rite.’ ‘—Mackey a 1a’olopudia of rrsemasonry. hatlois Maisehi or Majanhias.
Note 374.—Ezra.. There are two persons named Ezra who sri.
recorded in Scripture. i. Ezra. a leading priest among the first colonists who came up to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel. and who is mentioned by Nebemiab; and 2. Ezra. the celebraled Jewish scribe and restorer of thg law, who yislted Jerusalem forty-two years after the second Temple had been completed. Caimet. however, says that this second Ears had yislted Jerusalem previously in company with Zerubbabel. “—Mackey’s
aeyelop.dta of Frs.msaouzy, Artiste Em.
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enclosing a pentagon, t h a t an equilateral triangle, and that a circle. On the side of the nonagon arc :nine
tents with a flag,
pen-non, and letter to each.
Each tent represents an entire camp, and the several sides of the nonagon are thus assigned by our pres-ent rituals, to the Ma-sons of the several degrees, from the first to the eight-eenth as follows:
S. Flag and pennon white, sprinkled lightly with crimson. That tent indicates the camp of the Knights Rose Croix, Knights of the East and West, and Princes of Jerusalem, 18th, 17th and 16th degrees. The Com-mander Malachi.
A. Flag and pennon light green. That tent indi-cates the camp of the Knights~ of the East or Sword, 15th degree. The Comma%der Zerubbabel.
L. Flag and pennon red. That tent indicates the camp of the Grand Elect Perfect and Sublime Masons,
14th degree. Commander Nehemiab.
I. Flag and pennon black and red. That tent indi-cates the camp of the Knights of the Royal Arch and Grand Master Architects, 13th and 12th degrees. Com-mander Joabert or Johaben.
X. Flag and pennon black. That tent indicates the camp of the Sublime Knights Elected, Illustrious Elect of Fifteen and Elected Knights of Nine~ 11th, 10th and 9th degrees. Commander Phaleg.
N. Flag and pennon red and black in lozenges. That tent indicates the camp of the Intendants of the Build-ing, 8th degree. Commander Jehoiada.
0. Flag and pennon, red and green. That tent in-dicates the’ camp of the Provost and Judges, and Inti-mate Secretaries 7th and 6th degrees. Commander Aholiab.
N. Flag and pennon green. That tent indicates the camp of the Perfect Masters and Secret Masters, 5th and 4th degrees. Commander Joshua.
I. Flag and pennon blue. That tent indicates the camp of the Masters, the Fellow Crafts and Apprentices of Symbolic Masonry and Volunteers, 3rd, 2nd and 1st degrees. Commander Ezra.
On each of the external angles of the pentagon, is a great standard, each designated by a letter, and each supposed to indicate the camp of a corps of Masons, occupying a side of the pentagon. The standards are described as follows, in the language of Heraldry, and
Indicate the following degrees:
T. Purple. On it is the Ark”’ of the Covenant, in gold, between two palm trees, vert, and two lighted torches or candlesticks, gold motto at the base, “Laus Deo.” Around this standard are stationed the Knights Kadosh, and the Grand Scottish Knights of St. Andrew,
30th and 29th degrees. Standard Bearer is Bezaleel.
E. Azure. On it is a lion couchant in gold, holding in his mouth a key in gold, and a gold collar around his neck, with the figures 525 on the collar. Motto at the
Not. 378.—~The Ark of the Covenant or of the Testimony was a chest originally coiiatructed by Moses at God’s command. (Ezod zay, iS.) in which were kept the two tables of stone, on which were engraved the ten t,ommandnienta it contains, iIke~iac. a golden pot filled uith manna. Aaron’s rod, and the tables of the covenant, it was at first deposited in the most sacred place of the tabernacle, and afterwards placed by Solomon in the Sanctum Sanctiurom of the Temple. and was
lostupon the deatroction of that hoilding hy the Chaldeatis The later
history of this ark is buried in obscurity.’ ‘—Mackey’s Enoyclopedla ef treemasonr7 Article Ark of the Coysneat.
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base, Custo8 Arcani, and in some rituals, Ad Majorera Dei Gloriam. The latter is the motto of the Jesuits.
Around this standard are stationed the Knights of the Sun, the Commanders of the Temple and the Princes of Mercy, 28th, 27th and 26th degrees. Standard Bearer is Aholiab.
N. ArgentaSs On it is a flaming heart, gules, wings sable, crowned with laurel, vert. Motto at the base Ardens Gloria Surgit. Around this standard are sta-tioned the Knights of the Brazen Serpent, tht Princes of the Tabernacle and the Chiefs of the Tabernacle, 25, 24th and 23rd degrees. Standard Bearer is Mah-Shim.
G. Vert. On it is an eagle, with two heads displayed, sable armed, gold; ensigned with an imperial crown of gold, resting on both heads; holding in his dexter claw a sword, point in base; in his sinister claw a bloody heart. Motto at the base, Corde, Glad~o Potens. Around this standard are stationed the Princes of Libanus and the Knights Noachite or Prussian Knights, 22nd and 21st degrees. Standard Bearer Garimont.
U. Or.t On it is an ox statant, sable. Motto at base, Omnia Ternpus Alit. Around this stardard are stationed the Masters ad vitam~ and the Grand Pontiffs, 20th and 19th degrees. Standard Bearer Am ‘riah.
At the angles of, apd inside the triangle are supposed to be encamped the Princes of the Royal Secret and the Grand Inspectors Inquisitors Commanders, with such Knights of Malta as, having proved themselves true and faithful, may have been received among us. At each corner of the triangle is one of the following birds:
A raven, a dove and a phoenix.
CLOTIIINO, JEWEL, ETC:—The Illustrious Commander
Note S76—”Argent. lt’rench fnr silver. An heraldic teem used in describing costs of arms, thus’ The arm nf the Company of Freema-sons in the reign nf hing Henry IV. Aznre. on a chevron, between tb’ee castles. Argent.”—Macoy’a Encyclopaedia sad Diotionary ef free.
inssonly, Artiels Argent.
4n Heraldry a green color.
5e,r. In Heraldrg. mesap goldorgold color.
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‘~rimson stuff. He is armed with a sword and shield.
On the table, in front of him, lie his sceptre and a bal-ance. The Lieutenant Commanders are also armed with
sword and shield, and wear their hats. The other of-ficers, and at least six members, should be clothed in criluson, and remain in the eastern portion of the Con-sistory. Neither the officers nor members, when in cos-tume, wear any apron, but only the collar, to which is suspended the jewel of the order. The collar is bladk, edged with silver; on the point is embroidered in red a teutonic cross, and in the centre of the cross an eagle, with two heads of silver. The collar is lined with scarlet silk, and on the lining is embroidered a teutonic cross, in black. The girdle is black, with silver fringe, and on the front of it is embroidered a red cross. The jewel is a teutonic cross of gold. The apron is white, lined and edged with red. On the flap is embroidered a red cross, relieved with silver around the edges. In the middle of the apron is embroidered the plan of the camp of tlle Princes.
4ceordi’ig to ftc constitationa of 178fi, Art Xi, the 32nd degree isnot to he ,onferred. unless three Seulor Graud Inspectors Geoerji Ire present.
The diploma of a Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret is styled Patent; and the charter of the Consistory, The Constitutions.
STATED MEETING5 —The stated meetings of a Consis-tory shall be held on the 21st of March, 25th June, 21st September and 27th December in each year.
OFFICERS OF A CONSISTORY.
1. Illustrious Commander in Chief.
2. Illustrious Deputy Commander in Chief.
3. First and Second Lieutenant Commanders.
4. Grand Minister of State.
&. Grand Chancellor.
6. Grand Treasuyer.
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7. Grand Secretary.
8. Grand Keeper of Seals and Archives.
9. Grand Hospitaller and Surgeon.
10. Grand Architeect and Engineer.
11. Grand Master of Ceremonies.
12. Grand Standard Bearer.
13. Grand Captain of the Guards.
14. Grand Tyler.
15. Assistant Grand Tyler.
When the Illustrious Commander in Chief aJdressea a subordinate officer, or a member, and when such offeur or member addresses the Illustrious Commander in Chief, the officer or member will rise and salute with his sword; bring it to the carry, then to the present and then, dropping the point to the ground, to the right and a little in front of himself, the arm fully extended down-wards; in which position he remains until the colloquy is concluded, and then comes again to the present anti then to the carry.
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OPENING CEREMONIES
SUBLIME PRINCE OF THE ROYAL SECRET.”’
Illustrious Commander in Chief—(Strikes one with pommel of his sword.)
First Lieutenant Coimmander—(Strikes one with pommel of his sword.)
Second Lieutenant Commander—(Strikes one with
Note 37’7.—”Tbia is thc thirty.soeond degree of the Ancient and Ar-cepted Rite. There is abundant inteinsi evidence. derivcd from the rltusl
and from some bislori. at facts, that the degree of ~ublino’ Prine of the Royal Secret was instituted by. the founders of the Council of Emperors of the East and ~Vest whkh beojy was established ii. the year 1758. it is certain list hofor” that reriod wc h,’a, nothing of such a degree in any of the Rites The RU, of 14cr. don, or of Perfection, which was that institutcd by the Council of Emperors, consisted ci t~e,,ty-tive degrees Of these the twonty-llfOj, and highest. ~sp ihe i’,ir,cc of the iloyal Sc’
cret. it was brought to 4in.~ric, b, Niorin, an t~.e -ciomit of the tllgi, Mc’..,.ry “hich b” intr’)duc-.d, and f-v tin’ p,”p gos’on of v,hich ‘~e had received hi’. P~ ty at, In tb~ subsujucat eat”o or, of the Scottish ltire aboit tIre trsgt.,,.iL~ of the present century, ..s tire alditiun of eIght new d-’g,.’ea to th.’ original t~enty-tive the $uhii.oe Prince of the Itojal Be-c.et be2ame the ihirty-aecood
itoclics ,.f II,, thu tv-second degree nrc aslie.’ C~ nu’.ori”s. und where there Is a aup’rlntending body err, ted by the Supreme Council for the government of the inferIor dcgrecs In a State or Province, it is called a Grand Conatatory.
The clothing of a SublIme Prince consIsts of a collar, jewel, and spins.
The collar is black edged with white.
The jewel is a Teutonic cross of gold
The apron Ia white edged ~sith black, Go the flap ere embroidered sli flags, three on each ~lde the staffs Ia. saltier, and the flags blue, red, and yellow. On the centre of the lisp, over these, is a Teutonic cross sue.
mounted iry an All-seeing eye, and on the rro,s a double-beaded eagle not crowned On the body of the apron Is the tracing-hoard of the degree.
‘t’he most important part of the symbolism of the degree is the tracing-board. which is technically called ‘The Camp- This is a symbol of deep Import, and in Its true interpretatIon is found that ‘royal secret’ from which the degree derives Its name This Camp constitutes en essential part of the furniture of a Crosistory during an initistlon, hut its expia.
nations are altogether esotexic It is a singular fact, that notwithstand-ing the Changes which the degree must hove undergone in being trans.
leered from the tnenty-fifth of one Rite to the thirty-second of another, no slteration was ever made in the Camp, which retains at the present day the same formand sigolitestion that were originally given to it
The motto of the degree is ‘Spec mes in Dro eat,’ I e- My hope is in God-—Mackeys Encyclopaeda& of Freensasonry, Article Sublime lrlfloe of the Royal Secret.
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Illustrious Commander in Chief—Valiant Captain of the Guards, see that the Sentinels are stationed, and ad-vise them that we are about to open this Grand Consis-tory, that they may allow no one to. approach, who hath not the words and signs of a Prince of the Royal Secret.
(The Captain of Guards goes out, executes the orders of the Illustrious Commander in Chief, returns and salutes on entering.)
Captain of Guards—Illustrious Commander in Chief, the Sentinels are stationed and duly instructed; we are secure against intrusion.
Commander in Chief—Sublime Princes, First and Second Lieutenant Commanders, it is not enough for us to be protected, we must also be certain that none but friends are gathered under our colors. Visit the several camps, inspect the several corps of the army, and satisfy yourselves that no spy or enemy has intruded himself .imong us. Order Sublime Princes! (All rise under the sign of order. The two Lieutenant Commanders leave their stations and proceed from West to East, one on the right the other on the left, to receive the pass-word from each member present, including the Illustrious Com-mander in Chief, after wi?iich they return to their sta-tions.)
Second Lieutenant Commander—Sublime Prince, First Lieutenant Commander, there is no spy or enemy in my camp.
First Lieutenant Commander—Illustrious Command-er in Chief, thCommand-ere is no spy or enemy among us. We
First Lieutenant Commander—Illustrious Command-er in Chief, thCommand-ere is no spy or enemy among us. We