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186 BOOK OF THE A. AND A. RITE. .
general disorder, and the altars prostrated. The lighti
are seventy in number, arranged in groups of seven
each. A curtain at the East end of the hall conceals a
blazing glory.
SECOND APARTMENT.
Represents the interior of the Palace of King Cyrus,
and should be decorated according to the usual custom
of the Orientals. A throne occupies one end of the
hall, with seats for the Minister of State and Counsel-
lors. The room is hung in green. It is brilliantly
lighted, by no particular number or arrangement of
lights. In the East is a superb throne. In the West
are two oriental seats ; in the North and South, seats for
the brethren. The Throne is elevated by two steps, and
adorned with gold-lace and fringe.
Behind the throne is a transparency representing the
dream of Cyrus—to wit, a roaring lion ready to spring
upon him ; above it a brilliant Glory, surrounded with
luminous clouds ; and in the centre of the Glory the
Ineffable name of God, in Samaritan letters. Out of the
clouds an eagle emerges, bearing in his beak a pennant,
upon which are the words, " Restore Liberty to the Captives."
Below the luminous clouds are Nebuchadnezzar
and Belshazzar, loaded with chains, the former on
all-fours, eating grass.
IN THE THIRD APARTMENT
A bridge is represented extended over a river, and t
rude altar at the end near the first apartment.
OFFICERS IN THE FIRST APARTMENT.
1. Thrice Potent Grand Master.
2. Senior Grand Warden.