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KNIGHT OF THE ROSE CROIX. 253
The Banner of the Rose-Croix, hanging in the Eaet
to the left of the M.\ AY.'., is a square piece of white
satin, lightly sprinkled with crimson, edged with a gold
fringe, upon which is embroidered or painted the side
of the jewel representing the "Pelican," with the words
"Lux E Tenebris" above the pelican, and the words
"Faith, Hope, Charity" below, painted in gold on a
ribbon.
Visitors are expected to salute the M.\ W.\ and the
two Wardens, with their swords ;
then facing the East,
return their swords and give the sign of recognition to
each of the same officers ; again face the East and stand
under the sign of G.\ S.\—the Knights of the Chapter
remaining standing at salute. At the close of the welcome
by the M.\ W.\, the swords will be sheathed, the
Battery given, and with the sign the acclamation. A
visitor may then respond to the M.\ W.\ Such visitors
as are entitled may then be conducted to the East.
The title " Perfect" is not used among the Knights in
the first apartment.
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In the fourth apartment the collar and sash are turned,
presenting the same appearance; except where it was
black it should be crimson, and where it was crimson it
should be black.
When a candidate is admitted he is called a proba-
tioner or novice : when fully received lie becomes a
neophyte, or one newly born.
The crux ansata in the East should be of gold. The
labors are supposed never to close, and when a Chapter
is about to work, it is said the labors are resumed.
The labors begin when the Word is lost, and are suspended
when the Word is recovered.
A novice must be subjected to three ballots.
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