Scottish Rite Masonry Illustrated - The Masonic Trowel

460 SOVEREIGN GLAND IN5PUO1~)R GENERAL.
9th. The Illustrious Grand Captain of the Guards.
There shall be appointed a Grand Seneschal who must
be a Deputy Inspector General but not a Constituent
of this Supreme Couneil.
DECORATIONS: “‘—Hangings purple with skeletons,,
death’s heads, cross &nes, etc., painted or embroidered
thereon. In the East a magnificent throne; over it a
purple canopy trimmed with gold. Beneath the canopy
is a transpareney representing a delta, in the centre of
which are seen the ineffable characters, near the centre
of the room is a quadrangular pedestal covered with
scarlet cloth, on which rests a naked sword. On the
north side of the council chamber is a skeleton erect,
holding the white banner of the order, opposite which,
in the South is a flag of the country. Over the interior
portion of the entrance is a blue scarf bearing the
device “Deus Mcumque Jus.” On the East is a candelabra
with five branches, in the West one with three
branches, in the North one with a single branch, and in
the South another with two branches 5+3+1+2 (11)
lights.
The sword above mentioned rests on an open Bible
the point of the sword pointing towards the southeast.
The members are all ~eated on the south side ~f the
room. The Council’Chamber is shaped thus’ .....L..
The candidate does not wear any regalia
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or jewel tunics or gowns. The Master of Ceremonies
carries a burning torch in his right hand during the first
section of the ceremonies.
Note 8~3.—’Dsoozatlous. A lodge room ought. besides its necemsll
furniture, to be ornamented with decorations which, while thc.v a~
and beautify it. ~iii not be unsuitable to its sacred character. On tbb
auhject Dr Ohivcr. ii, hi, Book of the Lodga (ch. , . p tO~. makes tb.
following judicious remarks The expert 3ioson will be convinced tbst
the ivails of a Lodge cram ought ncithcr ti ire abaniutety naked nor to.
much decorated A chasie disposal of syrr~i,oilcai ornaments in the riehi
pisres. and zirrording to pr•.pri.•ty. relieves the dullness rind vacuity
a hiank spilce. t ned. rontriliote thoughtobat ihesparingly general ,,ard, beautywill snd produce solemnity s striki~ of
imprei.alomi, seems.’ “—Mankey’s an, Inoyclopandia of Fresmasoaey, Article Dseusathm.
OPENING CEREMONIES
SOVEREIGN GRAND INSPECTOR GENERAL.”’
Most Puissant Sovereign Gi’and Com.—(Drawing his
sword.) Puissant Lieutenant Grand Commander, are
you satisfied that all within this sacred asylum are
Grand Inspectors General?
Puissant Lieutenant Grand Com.—Most Puissant
Sovereign Grand Commander, I will assure myself.
Puissant Lieut. Grand Com.—Illustrious Grand Master
General of Ceremonies, satisfy yourself that all present
have been exalted to the last degree of Sublime
Masonry. (The Grand Master General of Ceremonies
passes around the Council Chamber and being satisfied
that all present are Grand Inspectors General, causes
the Grand Senesehal to secure the door.
Grand Master General of Ceremonies—Puissant Lieutenant
General Commander, none but Chiefs of Exalted
Masonry are present. This Sacred Asylum is secure
Note 894.—”rhe oniy degree conferred in the Supreme Conucti. Scotch
Masonry, and ihe thirty-third arid tart upon the catalogue of that system.
It has no historicat silusiona. being purety administrative There
Is no apron The jewel Is the black. doubte-headed eagie of Prussia. with
golden beaks, crowned with an imperial crown of gold, and holding a
naked sword in its claws. The badge is a white sash, four inches broad.
edged with gold fringe, having at the bottom a red and white rose, and
on the hreast, a golden triangle, surrounded by the sun. and dispisyirig
within, the dgurea ‘33.’ On each aide of the triangie. at the distance of
two inches. is a naked dagger. The motto of the degree i
5 Daus msumque
ins—God and my right. The assemhiy is termed a Supreme Council.
The tights are eleven The hangings are purpie. The oBcers are Most
Putasant Sovereign Grand Commander, representing FrederIck II., of
Prussia; Puissant Lieutenant Grand Commander, Secretary Genersi.
Treasurer Generat, Grand Minister of State. Grand Master of Cere.
monies. Grand Captain of the Guard. Grand Marshal and Grand Standard
Bearer. Hours of work, from the time when the word of the order is
given until the morning sun begins to illume the Couneli.”—MouriWa
MasonioDiotiomry, Article Iovsreign Grand Inspector General.