Blanchard J (anti-masonic) - Scotch Rite Masonry Illustrated Part I

238 ORA~JD MASTER ARCHITECT.DECORATIONS :—This assembly is called a Chapter. Itmust be hung with white tapestry strewed with redflames.The five orders of architecture should be delineatedin the Chapter: together with a representation ~oftheNorth Star in the North, and seven (7) small stars surroundingit in form of the Ursa Major, signifying thatas the North Star is a sure guide to mariners so shouldvirtue be the guiding star of every Grand Master Architect.TITLES :—The master seated in the East representsKing Solomon, and is styled Most Powerful; before hima table with a case of mathematical instruments upon it.The Senior Warden in the West is called Grand Inspector;before him a table with instruments upon it. JuniorWarden in the South, the same.CLOTHING :—The brethren are clothed as in thc precedinggrade, with the order, jewel and spron of a GrandMaster Architect. Solomon wears a white robe.APRON:—White lined and bordered with black. In thecentre of the apron is a pocket.ORDER :—Blue ribbon from the right shoulder to theleft hip, at the bottom hangs hangs the jewel.JEWEL :—Is a square medal with equal sides. On oneside of the medal must be engraved four half circleswith seven stars. In the centre is a triangle with the let-~ ters G. A. interwoven thus. On the reversemust be engraved the five orders ofArchitecture; on the top is a level, and below,a square, compass and a cross; in the centrearc the letters B. :.M.:. Below the columns arc thcir initials:Tuscan, Done, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite.OPENING CEREMONIESGRANDMASTER AROHITROT.’’Most Powerful—(Strikes 0 00.)Senior Warden~—(Strikes 0 00.)Junior Warden—(Strikes 0 00.)Most Powerful—What is your duty Brother Inspector?Senior Warden—Most Powerful the Chapter is welltyled and the profane cannot penetrate into our mvsteries.Most Powerful—Are you a Grand Master Architect?Senior Warden—I know what is contained in a perfectcase of mathematical instruments.Most Powerful.—.What is contained in a simple case?Senior Warden—A compass with five points, a parallelrule, a scale, a compass of proportion, a protractor,on which are engraven 180 degrees.Most Powerful—Where were you received an Architect?Senior Warden~—In a white place figured withBarnes.Mete IOS.—”Bund Master Architect. (Grand Maitre Architect.) Thetwelfth degree in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. This Istctiy a scientific degree, resembling in that respect the degree offellow Craft. In It the principles of architecture and the connection ofthe liberal arts with Masonry are unfolded. its officers are there—a Mae.ter and two wardens. The chapter Is decorated with white and redhangings and furnished with the fi,e orders of architecture and a case ofmathematIcal Instruments. The apron is white, lined with blue, and theSewel Is a gold modal. on which are engraved the orders of architecture.Ntis suspended by a stone.coiored rihhon —Machey~ Encyolopandle oflrseaascnry, Article Grand Master Architect,