Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

instructs us that in the mind of a Mason those
virtues should be as expansive as the blue arch of
heaven itself.
High Priest--The Treasurer's station and duty?
Captain--Station, at the right hand in rear of the
Captain of the Host; his duty, to keep a just and
regular account of all the property and funds of
the Chapter placed in his hands, and exhibit them
to the Chapter when called upon for that purpose.
High Priest--The Secretary's place in the
Chapter?
Captain--Station, at the left in rear of the
Principal Sojourner; his duty, to issue the orders
and notifications of his superior officers, record
the proceedings of the Chapter proper to be
written, to receive all moneys due the Chapter,
and pay them over to the Treasurer.
High Priest--Guard's place and duty?
Captain--His station is at the outer avenue of the
Chapter; his duty, to guard against the approach
of cowans and eaves-droppers, and suffer none to
pass or repass, but such as are duly qualified.
High Priest (addressing the Chapter.)--
Companions, you will assemble round the altar,
for the purpose of assisting me in opening a
Chapter of Royal Arch Masons.
All the members present (except the Grand
Council) approach the altar, and, forming a circle,
kneel, each upon his right knee. An opening in
the circle is left for the High Priest, the King, and
the Scribe. The High Priest rises and reads from
the Second Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians,