Institutes of Masonic Jurisprudence, an Exemplification of the English Book of Constitutions Methodically Digested Under Appropriate Heads; Together ... of the Laws and Principles of the Royal Arch - Softcover
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1859. Excerpt: ... fication, are ex officio associate members of the Supreme Grand Chapter. It must also be distinctly understood that no companion can be appointed to office unless he be a subscribing member to some private chapter; and if he should withdraw such subscription, the said office would become vacant. And no past grand officer can be admitted into the chapter Tinless he shall so continue to subscribe. 4. Costume.--The three Grand Principals are distinguished by flowing robes of scarlet, purple, and blue, with a head-dress corresponding with their respective offices. They are distinguished by the same emblems as those of a private chapter; viz., the Crown, the Eye, and the Sacred Volume, each surrounded by a nimbus; but they are each placed within a pair of compasses, whose points extend to the exterior angles of a triple endless triangle. The Provincial Grand Superintendent wears a triangular jewel with a star at each angle, on which is placed a circle containing another triangle of glory within the pentalpha, commemorative of a certain gold plate in the same form, which contained the sacred monogram. These jewels are suspended from a broad crimson collar in private chapters; while in the Grand Chapter the past and present officers have their jewels attached to a broad collar of all the three Masonic colours; viz., blue, crimson, and purple. The silk or satin ground of the triangle placed in the centre of the flap of the apron, with its lining and strings, and the ribbon suspending the tassels, is purple; while the medal of the Order, worn on the left breast, is attached to a narrow tricoloured ribbon corresponding with the collar. 5. Committee of General Purposes.--This committee is intended to represent, and to perform the same duties as, the Board of General...
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- PublisherGeneral Books LLC
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1150015500
- ISBN 13 9781150015502
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages120
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