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360 BOOK OF THE A. AND A. RITE.
the left of the Senior Warden and right of the Junior
"Warden are similar columns, on each of which is a ser-
pent or basilisk, his body coiled in folds, and his head
and neck erect above the folds. The globe and all the
serpents are gilded.
The presiding officer represents Moses, and is styled
" Most Puissant Leader." The Senior Warden, sitting:
in the West, on the left, represents Joshua, the son
of Nun ; and the Junior Warden, in the West, on the
right, represents Caleb, the son of Yephanah. The
former is styled " Most Valiant Captain of the Host ;"
and the latter, " Illustrious Chief Prince of the Tribes."
The Orator sits on the risrht of the Most Puissant
Leader, represents Eleazar, the son of Aaron, and is
styled " Most Excellent High-Priest." He wears the
full dress of the High-Priest, as prescribed in the two
preceding degrees.
The Secretary represents Ithamar, the son of Aaron,
sits on the right of the presiding officer, at the side of
the hall, a little to the front, and is styled " Excellent
Scribe." He wears the Priest's dress, as prescribed in
the two preceding degrees.
The Treasurer represents Phinehas, the son of Eleazar,
sits on the left of the presiding officer, at the side of the
hall, a little to the front, and is styled "Excellent
Recorder." He also wears the Priest's dress, as be-
fore prescribed.
The Expert sits on the south side, and the Assistant
Expert on the north side of the Tabernacle ; the Grand
Master of Ceremonies in front of the Senior Warden,
and the Grand Captain of the Guard near the door of
entrance. These brethren are all styled " Respectable ;"
and the other members are addressed as " Brother and
Knight A," or " B."