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ARCHETYPE
authority of Cross, in his plate of the Royal
Master's Degree in the older editions of his
Hieroglyphic Chart, conclusively shows that
he taught the former method, although the
latter is now the more common usage .
As we advance to the higher degrees, we
find the apron varying in its decorations and
in the color of its border, which are, however,
always symbolical of some idea taught in the
degree.
Apron, Washington's . We here introduce
a faithful representation of the emblems,
wrought in needlework upon white satin by
Madame Lafayette, for a Masonic apron,
which the Marquis conveyed from Paris to
General Washington at Mount Vernon . It
was a cherished memorial, which after Washington's
death was formally presented to the
" Washington Benevolent Society," at Philadelphia
.
Arabici . An Arabian sect of the second
century, who believed that the soul died with
the body, to be again revived with it at the
general resurrection .
Aranyaka . An appendage to the Veda
of the Indians supplementary to the Brahmanas,
but giving more prominence to the
Mystical sense of the rites of worship .
Araunah . See Ornan .
Arbitration. In the Old Charges, Masons
are advised, in all cases of dispute or controversy,
to submit to the arbitration of the Masters
and Fellows, rather than to go to law .
Arbroath, Abbey of (England) . Erected
during the twelfth century . Rev. Charles Cor-
-linet, in his description of the ruins of North
Britain, has given an account of a seal of the
Abbey Arbroath marked " Initiation ." The
seal was ancient before the abbey had an existence,
and contains a perfectly distinct characteristic
of the Scottish Rite .
Arcade de la Pelleterie . The name of
derision given to the Orient of Clermont in
France, that is to say, to the Old Grand
Lodge, before the union in 1799 .
Arcani Disciplina . The mode of initia-
tion into the primitive Christian church . (See
Discipline of the Secret .)
Arch, Antiquity of the . Writers on architecture
have, until within a few years, been
accustomed to suppose that the invention of
the arch and keystone was not anterior to the
era of Augustus . But the researches of modern
antiquaries have traced the existence of
the arch as far back as 460 years before the
building of King Solomon's Temple, and thus
rescued Masonic traditions from the charge
of anachronism . (See Keystone .)
Arch, Catenarlan. See Catenarian Arch .
Arch of Enoch . The Thirteenth Degree
of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite is
sometimes so called. (See Knight of the
Ninth Arch .)
Arch of Heaven. Job (xxvi . 11) compares
heaven to an arch' supported by pillars . " The
pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished
at his reproof ." Dr . Cutbush, on this passage,
remarks, " The arch in this instance is allegorical,
not only of the arch of heaven, but of
the higher degree of Masonry, commonly
called the Holy Royal Arch. The pillars
which support the arch are emblematical of
Wisdom and Strength ; the former denoting
the wisdom of the Supreme Architect, and the
latter the stability of the Universe."-Am .
Ed . Brewster's Encyc .
Arch of Solomon, Royal. The Thirteenth
Degree of the Ancient and Accepted
Rite is sometimes so called, by which it is
distinguished from the Royal Arch Degree of
the English and American systems .
Arch of Steel . The grand honors are conferred,
in the French Rite, by two ranks of
brethren elevating and crossing their drawn
swords . They call it voute d'acier .
Arch of Zerubbabel, Royal. The Seventh
Degree of the American Rite is sometimes so
called to distinguish it from the Royal Arch
of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite,
which is called the Royal Arch of Solomon .
Arch, Royal . See Royal Arch Degree .
Archeology. The science which is engaged
in the study of those minor branches of antiquities
which do not enter into the course of
general history, such as national architecture,
genealogies, manners, customs, heraldic subjects,
and others of a similar nature . The
archeology of Freemasonry has been made,
within a recent period, a very interesting
study, and is much indebted for its successful
pursuit to the labors of Kloss and Findel in
Germany, and to Thory and Ragon in France,
and to Oliver, Lyon, Hughan, Gould, Sadler,
Dr. Chetwode Crawley and others, in England
. The scholars of this science have especially
directed their attention to the collection
of old records, and the inquiry into the condition
and organization of Masonic and other
secret associations during the Middle Ages .
In America, the late William S . Rockwell was
a diligent student of Masonic archeology, and
several others in this country have labored
assiduously in the same inviting field .
Archetype. The principal type, figure,
pattern, or example whereby and whereon