It is hopedthat this ‘Templar Aid” will encourageKnights and increasetheir enthusiasmfor Templary.

Ritual mustbe learnedFrom competentinstructorsorfrom the prescribedAuthorized Ritual book. It is notintendedthat this should replace either.

The following pages, are intended only for thepurposeof helping officers andinterestedSir Knights inbecomingmoreproficient in Templaractivities andwork.

J.W.’s ADDRESSKnight, I cover-youreyeswith this blindfold or hood-

wink, not to preventyour observingyour surroundings,but to shut out anydistractionswhich might occuralongthis short journey.

The journeys in which you will participate thisevening are more beautiful and more impressive, ifpossible,than any you havethus far encounteredin yourtravelsthrough Masonry.

Resi assuredthat in this, andin other eventswhichwill follow duringthe evening,thatyou will at no time besubjectedto any indignity, either physical or mental.

It is my duty to conductyou to aroom known as theChamberof Reflection,where, in silenceandsolitude,youwill haveopportunity to meditate and to read from theHoly Scriptures.EachandeverySir Knight hasvisited thisor a similar Chamberof Reflection.

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it is the duty of theCaptainGeneralto seethat theAsylum is in suitablearrayandthatall Paraphernaliais ina convenientplace for the smooth flow of Ceremoniesduring theOrderof the Temple. The Scrim should be inplace andmovedto theside.The Pilgrim PenitentsRobeshould be in the West behind the Warder and theChapeau,Baldric, Sword, Belt and Scabbardfor theCandidateshould be in the South-East.

It is Ihe duty of theJunior Wardento completetheChamberwork andteachiheCandidateto wield the Swordpreviousto theopening. The Candidateshould be seatedwith friends, if possible,during theopeningceremonies.

TheCommandermustberesponsiblefor the Instruc-tion to the Candidateto wear black trousers,hose andshoesand the time and place for his knighting.

TheOfficersandKnights servingin thelinesareto bein full Templar Uniform. The Treasurer, Recorder,Prelate, StandardBearerand Color Bearerdo not wearswords.Prelate does not wear gloves while robed.

The Stage Crew shall be responsible for themovementof all Paraphernaliaduring the Order of theTemple and make all adjustments requestedby theCaptainGeneral.It is recommendedthat theseKnightsnotbe Officersof theCoinmanderyandalthoughthey arenot in TeinplarUniform their dressshouldbe suitablefortheoccasion.If it is necessarythat theStandardBearer,SwordBearerandColor BeareractastheStageCrew,theyshall move to and from position using appropriateCommanderymovements.

An Officer’s station is onepace in froni of his chair.Whenarising,hetakesonestepforward(beforedrawingifswordis used).Whenbeingseated,hestepsbackwardtwohalf stepsandis seated.Whenaddressed,SwordOfficersarise, takeone step forward, draw swords,cometo thesecondposition of Salute and after Salute is returnedcomesto the position of Carry in unison.

The Wardersroutefrom his stalion(onepacein frontof hischair) to theSentinelsdoor is threepacesEast,andemployingaflankmovementprocedesSouthuntil direcilyin frontof SwordBearerschairat which time heprocedesd~rect1yto thedoor againemploying a flank movement.

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WhenataCarry, the dooris alwaysopenedor closedwiththeleft hand.If heprocedesthroughthe dooropeningandclosesthedoor, he mustaboutfaceto conversewith anofficeralwaysexchangingsalutes.To returnto theAsylumhemustaboutface,openthedoor (if closed)passthroughthedooropening,closethedoor, aboutfaceandMarch tohis Station. If heprocedesthroughthedoor openinganddoesnot closethedoor, he goesdirectly to theOfficerandaftertheRitual is completedandsalutesexchanged,aboutfacesandMarchesdirectlyto his station.To closethedoorfrom doorstation,theWardermovesdirectly to thedoor,closesthe door, about faces andreturnsto station.

THE WARDER HAS THREE STATIONS:1. Warder’s Station - One Pacein Front of Chair2. Door Station - Inside and South of Door3. Door line station - South of Sword Bearerchair in

line with door.Relicsarealwaysplacedto facecandidate.The arms,

asviewedby candidate,arealwayscrossedright over left.The Bannersarealwaysheld with right hand, palm

out, andhandat eye level. Arm extendedto dip (salute)banner.The properprocedurefor handlingtheBannersisto ground the Banners on the commands“Draw” or‘‘Return”. The Officers, at their station, will carry orsocketthe Bannerson thecommand “Swords”.

Marching: Normal Cadenceis 120 stepsper minute;CommonTimeis 90 stepsperminute; length of step is 30incheswhenmarchingforward, 15 incheswhen marchingbackwardand 10 incheswhen side stepping.

PresentSwords:An Officerat his station,will executean Officers Salute.StrapOfficers, in the front row only,executean Officers Salute.

(-I-) - Sword Salute(5) - Hand Salute(B) - Bow(N) - Nod(Std) - Seated(Stn) - At Station

KNIGHT TE[VLPLAR PARAPHERNALIA1. A Triangle - not lessthan six feet on eachside. On

theTriangleshouldbetwelvetapers,twelve goblets,aBible, ~elics andapall to covertherelics. With theTriangle,theremustbe akneelingcushion,astoolorplatform,atankardfor wine,atwopieceskull, askulland a taperandmatch.

2. Chamberof Reflection- equippedwith atable,chair,basinor bowl, towel, hourglass,Bible, taper,hood-wink, pen and ink and relics.

3. A Sepulcheror Scene.

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An Ascention Scene

Lecternfor Prelate- with LessonBook, Bible andCrossfor theCandidate.

6. Altar for Prelate’sApartment - with Bible, Squareand Compasses~kneeling cushion,four swordsandbuckler.

7. Threehuts - with table,two stools,pitcherfilled withwater, dish with breadcut into one-halfinch cubes,cup andtaper.

A Scrim for the PreparationRoom entrance-8.

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13. White robe with Crossfor Pilgrim Penitent.(Skulland taperwith Triangle.)

14. Uniform coatin PreparationRoom,Cahpeau,baldric,sword, scabbard,belt and glovesfor the Candidateshould be in the Southeast.

15. The Holy Bible will be openedon the Gospelof St.Mathew, Chapter XXVIII, with a small woodenpassion cross displayed thereon by the Prelateimmediatelyafter theConclaveis declaredopened;and closed by the Prelate when the Conclave isdeclaredadjourned.

Robe, Stole and Biretta for prelate.

Three robes for the Hermits andthreeBibles.

Pilgrim’s cloak,sandals,staff, scrip,canteenandhat.

RobeFor Pilgrim Warrior with scabbard(swordandbucklerwith Altar.

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Thesearticlesare necessaryfor an impressiveOrderof theTempleandmustbekept in orderandreadyfor use.

Slidesor picturesandespeciallymusicaddgreatlytoan impressiveOrder of the Temple.

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FULL FORM OPENING

The following openingmay proceedwhen all theofficers are within the asylum and the EminentCommander, Generalissimo, Captain General, andExcellent Prelategather nearcenterof floor.

EC: SK CG [SI SEETH T ASYLM II STBL ‘RRY FR MYRECPT. [5] [5] SKS G & EX. P [5] ACPY ME TM APT. [5][5].

The Commanderand Generalissimocradle swordsbefore moving. They then take a direct route to thePreparationRoom. Commanderleadswith Generalissimofollowing andthePrelateon theGeneralissimo’sleft. TheCaptainGeneralmovesto his stationandtheotherofficersmove to position (to enter in form).

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CG: SK WARDER, [5] [5], SND TH ASMBLYI IS] [5]

W: SKs ASMBL! SKs, ASMBLI SKs ASMBL!Wardermakesat leastone call outside asylum. All

Kts not in asylum should enterand remain standingonsidelines, thoseseatedwill rise.

CG: OFFICERS TAKE YOUR STATIONS.

Officersmoveto their stationsin form (determinedbythe individual Commanderies).

~ CG: SIR KNIGHTS, BE SEATED.

CaptainGeneraldraws his sword.

CG: SIR KNIGHT SENIOR WARDEN, [+] 1+] ARE ALLPRSNT KTS TMPLR? [+] [+]

Senior WardenfacesNorth and calls on the JW.

SW: SIR KNIGHT JUNIOR WARDEN [+] [+], AREALLIN THE NORTH KTS TMPLR? [+] [+1

WardensfaceEast,thenproceedEasttogether(pass-ing inside of chairs, not betweenchairs and sidelines),aboutface,marchto theWestandinwardface.JW salutes& reportsto SW.

JW: [+], SK SW, 1+], AL I TH N R KS T. [+] [+]

Wardensface East& return to their stations.

SW: [+], SK CG, [+1, AL PRSNTR KS T. [+] [+]

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Wardensreturn swordstogetherand are seated.

GC: SKW, [+], 1+], PST TH SENT, NFRM HM THT ACMDRY 0 KS T I ABT T B OPND, & DRCT HM TO GRDACRDGLY! [-I-] [+]

W goes by regular route thru Sen door opening.

W: SK SENT, [+], [+], A CMDRY0 KS TI ABT TO BOPND. Y R DRCTDT GRD ACRDGLY! [+] [+]

Waboutfaces,entersasylum,closesdoor with left hand,givesalarm (ten) remainsfacing door until Sen returnsalarm, then about faces and returnsto his station.

W: [+], SK CG, [+], TH SEN I AT HIS PST, ANDTHASYLUMIS DLY GRD’D! [+] [+]

Warder returnssword and is seated.

~ CG:SKSW[+] [+],FORMTLFTRECPTOTEC.[+I

[+]SeniorWardenmovesdirectly to aposition thatplaces

him 3 pacesin frontof thecenterof theline to be formed,which is. approximatelyfour feet from south side of theasylum, with right end4 pacesfrom foot of Dais.

SW: FALL IN.

Lines moveinto position (facing East).The JW risesandmovesdirectly to his position (1 paceSouthandI paceWest of line) andfaces East.

SW: LEFT’, FACE: SKs DRAW, SWORDS: COUNTTHREES: ONES, COUNT: COUNT, TWOS: SK [LastName],LEFT OFTHE FIRST PLATOON: SK , RIGHTOF THE SECOND PLATOON:

The JW moves into line (I pace);he faced anddrew

on command,with the line.SW: RIGHT, DRESS.

SW left faces,movesdirectlyto his positiontwopaces

Eastof line, right facesand superintendsthealignment.SW: FRONT

SW right faces,movesdirectly to his position in front

of line and facesWest.SW: ST G, ATTN; SKS DRAW.

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StB andCB (working together)turn to the outside,securetheBeauseantandFlag andturning to theoutside,they face Eastand ground.

SW: SWORDS.

Senior Wardenaboutfaces.

SW: [+] SK CG, [+1 THE LINES A FRM. [+1 [+1

SWright faces,movesdirectly to a position onepaceEastandonepaceSouthof line, aboutfacesandstepsintoline.

CG: SKa NOT IN LINE, ATT’N; 5Km, DRAW SWDS;

CG~SKW,l+][+]INFRMTECTHTASYLMIISUTBL

‘RRAY F H RECPT. [+] 1+1Warder left faces,moves directly through the door

openingand facesthe EC.

W: [+] EC. [SIT ASYLMI IN SUTBL ‘RRAY F Y RECPT.

EC: SK W, LEAD ON. [+1 [5]

Warderaboutfaces,movesdirectly to his station andleft faces.The Ritual is given as he entersthe Asylum.

W: THE EC APPROACHES.

CG: PRST, SWORDS. (After Warderleft facesin station)

The Coin., Gen. (at CradleSwords)andPre. stepoffwith theWarder,enterthe Asylum in thesameformationas they left, turn South acrossthe West past the Flag(Coin. salutesFlag, Gen. & Pre., eyesright), turn EastandastheCoin. passesthe right of line he niovesdirectlyto a postion at the foot of theDais directly in front of hisChair(afterthey passthe line, theGen.and Pre.hastentoposition on the left of theCorn.)All threeascendtheDaislogether,moveto their stationsandaboutface.The Coin.and Gen.drop swords,drawswords and come to carry.

EC: CARRY, SWORDS! SIR KNIGHTS NOT IN LINE,RETURN, SWORDS!BE, SEATED!

Warder left faces,closesdoor, and returnsto hisstation. Officers do not return swords.

EC: SK C.G., 1+] [+1

C.G. executesright facewhen addressed.

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EC: FORM THE LINES FOR REHEARSAL [+] [+]

E.C. and G. return swords and are seated.C.G.proceedsto his position3 pacesin frontof thecenterof theline.

The C.G., threepacesin front of center,will conductthelines forwardasufficientdistanceto mark thepositionwhich the front rank will occupy, by the commands:

CG: FORWARD, MARCH; GUIDE, RIGHT; COMJ~14ND.ERY, HALT; OPEN RANKS, MARCH; FRONT; FILES,COVER; FRONT RANK, ABOUT, FACE.

After the preparatory command,open ranks, theWardensstep backward (six back steps); the Captain

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without stopping,takesthreepacesto a point two paces~1!~fh~Senior Warden, right faces and checksthe

alignmentof theWardens(parallel to the line). He thenright facesandmovesdirectly to a point three pacesinfront oft eri lit file No. oneKnight) andleft facesto givet command‘ March.~~&t the command“March,” allKnightsexcepttheright file, turn their headsto theright,the No. twos stepbackward7 steps,halt in tIiere~r-of theWardensanddresson theSeniorWardenwithout closinginlervals.TheCaptainGeneralleft faces,movesto apbinttwt pacesEastof right file, right facesandsuperintendsthealignmentof the front rank. The SeniorWarden leftfaces,superintendsthe alignmentof the rearrank andfacesfront. The CaptainGeneralthen left faces,movesdirectly to apoint two pacesEast of theSeniorWarden,right faces,verifies alignmentof rear rank, right faces,movesdirectly to apoint threepacesin ftont of right tile,left facesand commands“Front.” After this command,theKnights face froni, the Wardensmoveto position infront rank (three pacesforward), the Captain Generalmovesdirectly Westof theCenterof the lines, faces leftandcompletesthe commands.On thecommand“Files,Cover,~ the rearrank takestwo right steps to apositiondirectly behindthefront rank. Afier the ftont rank aboutfaces,theSeniorWardenhastensto apoint onepaceWestand one pace to the rear of the ftont rank; the JuniorWardentakesfourstepsforward(onepacebehindtherearrank)and,working together,theWardensaboutfaceand

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stepinto line. After hislastcommand,theCaptainGeneralleft faces,marchesto the centerof theEast endof thelines, faces West andgives the following commands:

CG: STANDARD GUARD, ORDER, SWORDS.

C.G. faces aboutand reports:

CG: [+] E. COM., [5] THE LINES ARE FRMD, 1+] [5]

CG. resumes station in East, remains standing,sword at a Carry.

TheE. Coin.andGen.rise,drawswords,andwith theC.G. take posts on the East flank of the 1st and 2nddivisions, respectively,facing the West. The E. Coin.takespost at the headof the lines.EC: FIRST DIVISION COMMUNICATE TO THE SECOND

DIVISION THE PWW.

EC: ON GUARD, PRY FR, COMM; ON GUARD

EC: SECOND DIVISION COMMUNICATE TO THE FIRSTDIVISION THE PPW.

EC: PRY FR, PSN, COMM; ON GUARD

EC: FIRST DIVISION COMMUNICATE TO THE SECOND

DIVISION THE IM. W.EC: CARRY, SWORDS; SIR KNIGHTS, RETURN,SWORDS; DIVISIONS ONE PACE FORWARD, MARCH;SIR KS NOT IN LINE, ATTENTION;

E.C. returns his sword.

EC: S KS I LN, KNL! UN-CVR! S KS IN LN, DPST, CHPS!INTRLC, FNGRS!

EC uncovers

EC: SKS: AS YR FNGRS R THUS STRNLY INTRLCD, SSHD TH HRTS 0 AL KTS T B FIMLY UNTD I TH BNDSO FRNDSHLP A BRTHI1LY LV. OVE THS SYMBL OF OUFIX, CMNCT.

EC extends right hand,palm down, at “Over”.

EC recovers.

EachKnight layshis chapeau,crossup, on thefloor,with his left hand, the tops of chapeauxopposite andtouching.In communicating,the1stDiv. Armsarecrossed

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(right over left) on giving W, 2nd Div. crossesArms andthen gives Resp. holding position until EC commands“SecureChapeaux”.

EC: SECURE, CHAPEAUX, RE-COVER: SIR KNIGFITS,ARISE; DIVISIONS ONE PACE BACKWARD (two backsteps of fifteen incheseach), MARCH; SIR KNIGHTSNOT IN LINE, BE SEATED,

EC: SIR KNIGHT C.G. [5] [5].

(CaptainGeneralexecutesright facebeforesaluting.)

EC: FORM THE TRIANGLE PREPARATORY TO OURDEVOTIONS, [5] [5]

E.C. andGen.then face about, resumetheir stationandare seated.

C.G. takespostat headof, andbetweenlines, drawssword and commands:

CG: SIR KTS IN LINE, DRAW, SWORDS; REFORM LINEFRONT RANK, ABOUT, FACE; CLOSE RANKS,MARCH.

At the first commandtheWardensproceedto theirposts in line. At the command“Face”, the front rankexecutesAbout Face; theCG takesposition in front, threepacesfrom centerof lines, andat thecommand“March~~ranksare closed.A~he C.G. marchesthe lines backward(marchingwith the lines) to the proper position by thecommands

CG: BACKWARD, MARCH, GUIDE RIGHT: (andwhenin proper position) COMMANDERY, HALT; RIGHT,DRE,SS: FRONT.

V After the command “Dress”, CG left faces andproceedsdirectly to his position 2 pacesEast of the line,faces right, superintendsthe alignment, and gives thecommand “Front”. He then right faces, moves to hisposition three pacesin front of the centerof the linesfacing directly West andcommands:

$ CG: STANDARDGUARD, POST.

‘7~After command“Post”, C.G.facesto the front byexecuting“Righ4~~~’.

The SwB comesto carry and commands:

SwB: STANDARD GUARD, CARRY, SWORDS; CLOSE,INTERVALS.

At the command“Close Intervals” the SwB and W.will faceeachotherandmarchto closethe distance(St. B.and C.B. side step).

SwB: LEFT OBLIQUE, MARCH (St. Gd. will obliquenecessarydistance, SwB continuing commands)FOR-WARD,MARCH;RIGHTWHEEL,MARCH;STANDARDGUARD, HALT.

St., ~G~<should now be three pacesin front of C.G.

acesaboutand commands:

/‘ CG: SIR KNIGHTS NOT IN LINE, ATTENTION, SIR KTS,DRAW, SWORDS; PRESENT, SWORDS.

SwB andW. executeSalute Swords, St. B. dips theBeauseant,~ ,-~aboutfacesandexecutesSakite_Swords...

Thetrumpeteror organsounds“To theColors” andall present render appropriate honors to the Flag. Ifseated,E.C. andGen. rise. Knights with drawn swords,PresentSwords;all other Knights, coveredor uncovered,executeHand Salute.

~C.G. resumesthe Carry, aboutfacesandcommands:

CG: CARRY~ SWORDS. SIR KNIGHTS NOT IN LINE,RETURN, SWORDS; BE SEATED. SECOND PLATOON,LEFT STEP, MARCH; PLATOON HALT: (Approx. 12steps).

SwB conductsSt. Gd. into interval by commands:

SwB: STANDARD GUARD, RIGHT, FACE; FORWARD,MARCH; COLUMN LEFT, MARCH; COLUMN LEFTMARCH; STANDARD GUARD, HALT; LEFT, FACE.

CG: RIGHT DRESS; E1I~ONT.

The Sword Bearersidestepsleft placing himself onthe left of the Color Bearerafter his commandto righiface. He marchesin that position and side steps rightplacing himself in line after his commandto left face.Thesecommandsbring the StandardGuard directly inline. The ~front in theusi~Epositions

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divisions by the words: Sr. Kt left of the firstdivision; Sr. Kt. . .. left of the seconddivision..The leftKt. of theline is, without designation,the left~f thethirddivision. Division of the line will be madeinto threeequalunits if possible. When the line is composedof twelveKnights, two Knightson either side of the St. Gd. will beformedwith theseconddivision; theseconddivision beingtherebycomposedof eight including the officers, If moreor less than twelve Knights are used, the numberremainingafter an equaldivision by threewill beformedwith the seconddivision. The officers andSt. Gd. arenotto- be consideredwhen making thedivision.

~~~‘The C.G. takespost at the point to be occupiedbyapexof the triangle when completed,faces the line andcommands:

CG: FXOM TRIANGLE, RIGHT, FACE; FORWARD,MARCH (then faces to the West)

At thecommand“Form Triangle”, the S.W., J.W.andSw.B. hastento postat theleft of the right Knight intheir respectivedivisions facing East.As they stepout oflineandproceedto their posts,the_C..G2.twn~diatelygivesthecommand

The threedf~iisions movesimultaneously,in trace,atthe command March, by the C.G. (For the sake ofcontinuity the commandsand explanatory remarkswillfollow for each division separately.)

First DivisionAfter the C.G. Commands “Forward” the S.W.

commands:FIRST DIVISION, COLUMN LEFT. (Aftercommandby S.W. the first division waits for command“March” by C.G.)

The S.W. then conducts the first division to itsposition in the proposedtriangle by the commands:

SW: COLUMN LEFT, MARCH, COLUMN LEFT,MARCH; COLUMN LEFT, MARCH; COLUMNHALFLEFT, MARCH,FIRST DIVISION, HALT; LEFT, FACE;RIGHT; DRESS; FRONT.

The S.W. halts one pace ftom the C.G., gives

commands“First Division, Halt”, then “Left, Face”;takespostat thepointto beoccupiedby the right flank ofhis division, by stepping into line, next to C.G.;Commands“Right, Dress;Front.”

SecondDivisionAfter the C.G. commands “March”, the Sw.B.

conductshisdivision to the Westin traceof FirstDivision,by commands:

SwB: COLUMN LEFT, MARCH; COLUMN LEFT,MARCH; COLUMN LEFT, MARCH; SECOND DIVISION,HALT.

Sw B. givesthird Column Left March, when he hasarrived ata pointwest of theS.W. angleof theproposedtriangle.Thecommand“Halt” is givenwhen theDivisionis centeredin theWest of theAsylum. At thecommand“Halt” the Sw. B. stands fast. When First and ThirdDivisions havebeendressed,Sw. B. commands:

SwB: LEFT FACE, COLORS POST.

Colorsmoveeasttwo paceswestof theendsof the 1stand3rd Divisions, centeringon C.G. When in position,Sw. B., Commands,On CenterDress(when balanceofWest move straight east),Front.

The command“Front” beinggivenwhen the line isdressed.

Third DivisionAfter the C.G. commands“March”, J.W. conducts

his division in traceof theseconddivision, by commands:

JW: COLUMN LEFT, MARCH; COLUMN LEFT,MARCH; COLUMN HALF RIGHT, MARCH; THIRDDIVISION, HALT; LEFT, FACE; LEFT, DRESS, FRONT.

J.W. gives secondColumn Left, March, when onepaceNorth of theCommander’schair, moves West withDivision andgivespreparatorycommandof “Half Right”onestepbeforereachingC.G., andhaltson right of C.G.,then completeshis commands:

The C.G. will, if necessary,redressthedivisions sothat a proper triangle will be formed and seeing thedivisions properly aligned,commands:

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JNCG: WARDENS, POSTS.

At command“Posts”, the S.W. and J.W. passinfront of, andtakeposton theWestflank of their respectivedivisionsby goingthroughline, facingaboutanddressingon line.

~,( CG: SlR KNIGHTS, RETURN, SWORDS.

St. B. and Color Bearerbring colors to Ground atcommand;Sir Knights Return.

The C.G., at apexof the triangle,facestheEastandreports:

CG: [-I-I EM. COM., [5] THE TRIANGLE IS FRMD. 1+1[Si

TheC.G. returnssword, resumeshis station, and isseated.

EC. SR. KTS. GEN., C.G. AND EX. PREL. [5] [5]

The threeofficers addressedrise, left andright face,and salutesimultaneously.E.C. then rises.EC: ACCOMPANY ME TO THE TRI. [5) IS].

Thefour officersleavethedais together;on reachingthe trianglethePrel. precedesthe Gen. to thecenterandaboutfaces;the Gen.andC.G. takeposton theEastflankof thethird andfirst divisions,respectively.TheEm. Coin.forms the apex of the triangle.

EC: SIR KNIGHTS NOT IN LINE, ATTENTION.

EC: 5111 KNIGHTS, TO YOUR DEVOTIONS: SR.KTS. ATTRIANGLE, KNEEL; (Carry the left foot twenty-fourinchesto therearandkneelon left knee.)UN-COVER (St.B. and C.B. Uncover andRecoverwith line but do notkneel.) E.C. then kneels, and directs:

EC: EXCELLENT PRELATE [N] [NI, LEAD OURDEVOTIONS. [N] IN]

E.C. uncoversfollowing secondexchangeof nodswiththePrelate.After conclusionof theprayer, E.C. recoversrises, and commands:

ECi RE-COVER; SIR KNIGHTS, ARISE.

EC: SR. KTS. NOT IN LINE, BE SEATED.

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EC: THE OFFICERS AND KTS ON THE RIGHT OF THEST. B. WILL CONSTITUTE THE FIRST DIVISION:THOSE ON THE LEFT OF THE ST. B., THE SECONDDIV.

EC: SIR KTS. ATEEND TO THE SlGNS.

EC: THE P.S. OF A K.T., GIVE SIGN.

EC: THE G.S. AND W’S OF A K.T., DIVlSIONS, RIGHTAND LEFT, OBLIQUE (first division half faces to theright, seconddivision, to left, at command “Oblique”.)POSITION, GIVE SIGN; GIVE THE WORDS; ATTEN-TION; FRONT.

All signsareto be given in unison with theE. Coin.

EC: SKS GEN. AND EX. PREL., IS] [5) RESUME YOURSTATIONS. [5] [5] S.K. C.G., [5] [5] REFORM ANDDISMISS THE LINES. [5] [5].

Officer addressedturns headonly toward E.C. AfterreturningSalute,Gen.takesshort backstepto be on linewith the E. Coin. The Prel. retains his position untilcompletionof order to C.G. and his salute returned.E.Coin.andGen.aboutfaceandstandfastuntil Prel. arriveson left of Gen. All three marchEast,ascenddais,aboutfacetogetherandareseatedat their stations.

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REDUCTION OF TRIANGLE‘4’ After theE. Coin., Gen. andPrel. haveleft the tri-

angle, the C.G. stepsto apexof triangle, left faces,drawssword, and commands:

CG: SKS, DRAW; SWORDS, ON FIRST DIVISIONDEPLOYCOMMANDERY;RIGHT, FACE, FORWARD,MARCH.

St. B. andCB. bring colorsto carry on order “DrawSwords.”

SW,JW, andSwB. takeposton theleftof the first fileof theirdivisions,following order“On firstDivision deployCommandery.”

SW commandsfirst Division “Column Half Right”,after CG. order “Forward.” At the sametime, the JWcommands3rd Division “Column Half Left.”

After command“March”, CG.~will Left Faceandstandfast until command “Face” by SwB.

First DivisionAfter command “March” by CG., the SW conducts

thefirst division to its original position in theEastby thecommands:

SW: COLUMN RIGHT, MARCH; COLUMN LEFT,MARCH; FIRST DIVISION, HALT: LEFT~ FACE:

SWhalts with division andas first division executesthe “Left Face”, SW right backstepsinto the line.

SecondDivisionAfter command“March” by CG., the SwB. conducts

theseconddivision to its original position in the line, bythe commands:

SwB: COLUMNLEFT, MARCH; SECONDDIVISION,HALT; LEFT, FACE.

Thecommand“Halt” is givenwhen the SwB. arrivesatapoint about24 inchesfrom theleft (West) flank of thefirst division; after thecommand“Face” the SwB. rightback steps into the line.v~fter command “Left, Face”, by the SwB. the CG.

will_tak~post ~ in fr9pt =fcentetof. St. Gd7,facing the lines.

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After command“March” by CG., theJW. conductsthethird division to its originalposition in the line by thecommands:

JW: COLUMN LEFT, MARCH; COLUMN LEFT,MARCH; THIRD DIVISION, HALT; LEFT, FACE;

The JWhalts in aposition thatplaceshim on theleftof theline, allowing the3rd division to proceed,giving thecommand“Halt” as 3rd division arrivesat the left of the2nd division, then right steps into line, after command“Lefjz Face”.

movesto positionthreepacesin frontof line, incenter, right faces.

EC: STANDARD GUARD; POST.

At thecommand,StandardGuard,theSt.B. andC.B.stepone pace to the front. At the command,Post, theSw.B. and W. close obliquely on the St. B. and C.B.,touching elbows and halt.

SwB: STANDARD GUARD, RIGHT, FACE.

Sw.B. left stepsforward to left sideof C.B. andturnsright as Std. Gd. executesRight Face.

SwB: FORWARD,MARCH (andconductsthe Std. Gd. toits station marchingEastuntil Std. Gd. clearsEast end(rightfile) of line.), COLUMN LEFT, MARCH; (Marchingto the North line); COLUMN LEFT, MARCH; (at N.E.Corner), (then marchingWestto the line of stationsin theWest), COLUMN LEFT, MARCH (at N.W. cornerof lineof stationsin theWest) andas Std. Gd. marchingSoutharrive at positions opposite their stations, STANDARDGUARD, HALT, LEFT, FACE. (SwB. right steps intostation andturns left.)

C.G. upon hearing Preparatorycommand“ColumnLeft” given by Sw.B. approaching N.E. corner,commands:

~ CG: PRESENT, SWORDS.

After line hasexecutedPresentSwords, C.G. facesaboutand executesSalute Swords. Salute is held untilSw.B. givesthird preparatorycommandColumn Left (atN.W. corner).

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C.G. thenbrings his swordto Carry,facesabout,andcommands:

)~ CG: CARRY, SWORDS, RIGHT, DRESS, (C.G. dresseslines), FRONT.

DISMISS THE LINESCG: SK. SW. [-I-] [+1,DISMISS THE LINES [+1 (+1

SW. on being addressedby CG. takes one stepforwardandsalutes.After theorder“Dismiss theLines”,he gives secondsalute.

CG. facesleft, salutestheE.C., returnssword, andresumeshis station.

SW. stepsforward two additional paces,left faces,and commands:

SW: SIR KNIGHTS, RETURN; SWORDS; DISMISSED.

SW. returnshis sword andresumeshis station.

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REHEARSAL OF DUTIES

EC: SIR KNIGHT GEN., (+1 [5], ARE YOU A KNIGHTTEMPLAR. [+1 [5]

The rehearsalproceedsto thequestion“The Stationof theWarder”, which beingansweredthe Gen. salutes,facesWest,returnsswordandis seated.Theotherofficersarecalled up in turn, eachdrawing and saluting whencalled, saluting againat completion of ritual, and eachremainsstanding.

Eachofficer follows this formula exceptthePrelate,Treasurer,Recorder,StandardBearerandColor Bearerwho executea Hand Salute. When StandardBearer isaddressed,both heandColor Bearerrise, takeonepaceforward, turn to left (St.B.) and right (CB.) securebanners,return to position (by reversingabove turns),groundbanners,cometo acarry, salutetogether(with lefthand)andfollowing theRehearsalof Duties(by theSt.B.)they both again salutewith left hand.

When the Gen. is called up the secondtime, heremainsstanding; when he is directedby the E.C. to“CommunicateThis Order, Etc.”, headdressestheC.G.,deliversthe order(the proper salutesbeingexchanged)then facesto the front until againaddressedby theC.G.,who after saluting reports“Orders Executed,etc.” TheC.G. then,aftersaluting,facesthefront, andas theGen.salutestheE.C., theC.G. comesto an officerssalute.TheGen.doesnot Presentby orderof theC.G., but after hereportsto the E.C., he salutes,faces front (West) andstandsat Salute Swords.

During the rehearsaltheE.C. remainsseated,withswordin scabbard,heldatSecureSwords,andacknowled-gesall saluteswith Hand Salute.

After reportof theGen.,theE.C. rises,drawssword,takespositionof CrossSwords,whichhe maintainswhiledeclaringtheCommanderyopened.After thedeclarationE.C. comes to a Carry and commands:

EC: CARRY, SWORDS.EC: SK WARDER[+1 [+1 INFORM THE SENTINELAid) DIRECF HIM TO GUARD ACCORDINGLY. [+ I [+ I

Warder opens door and addressesSentinel.

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W: SKSENT. [+1 [-I-]THECMDYISNOWOPEN.TAKEDUE NOTICE AND GRDACCORDINGLY. [+1 [+]

Warderaboutfaces,entersasylum,closesdoor withleft hand,givesalarm (ten)remainsfacingdooruntil Sen.returnsalarm,then aboutfacesandreturnsto his station.

W: EC. [+] [+1 YOURORDERHAS BEEN OBEYED.[+1 [+1

EC: SKS, RETURN SWDS. BE STD.

Ec. returns his sword and is seated.

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CHAMBER WORK

Previous to the opening ceremonies, the JuniorWarden inspectsthe Chamberof Reflection, checksforextra questions,lights the taper, uncoversthebasin (ifcovered),securestheHoodwink, closesdoor, introduceshimself to theCandidate,conductshim to a position infront of thedoorandplacestheHoodwinkin position usingthe Candidate’shandkerchiefor suitablesubstitute.

JW: KNIGHT, I COVERYOUREYES[P. 113] ... CHAM-BER OF REFLECTION.

The Candidateis now seatedin theChamberandtheJuniorWardenclosesthedoor andstandsjust inside andto the right of theCandidate.

JW: KNIGHT, YOU ARE NOW SEATED [P. 113] ... INOW REVERSE.

JuniorWardennow reversestheHour Glass, makingsurethe Candidateis aware of the action.

JW: AS YOU BEHOLD ITS [P. 1141 ... AND I WILLATTENDYOU.

The Junior Wardenshould assurehimself that theCandidateunderstandsthe instruction, retires from theChamber,closesdoor and givesthree knocks. If JuniorWardenthinks theCandidateis takingtoo long, heshouldopen the door and offer assistance.When Candidateknocks,Junior Wardenopensthe door and standsin aposition thatwill assurethat theCandidatemustarisetopresentthe questions.

JW: KNIGHT, HAVE YOU ANSWEREDTHE QUES-TIONS? (Ans.) PRESENT THEM. (Done)

Junior WardenexaminestheQuestions.Yes andNomustbewritten andthenamemustbe signedin full. If amistakewas made,an extra setof questionsshould beused.

JW: ARE YOU WILUNG (P. 115] ... WASHYOUR

HANDS. (Done).

Junior Wardenescortsthe Candidateto a chair inanteroomor suitableplace, nearhis friends, if possible.

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JW: NOW BE SEATED AND AWAIT TFIE PLEASURE ORDER OF TIlE TEMPLEOF THE EMINENT COMMANDER.

The Chamber work has been completed. TheJuniorWardenreturnsto Chamber,extinguishesthe Commanderyhasbeenopened.All officers areseatedin

taper,closesthedooranddeliversthesignedquestionsto their respectivestations.The conferringof theOrder ofthe Eminent Commander. theTemple may now proceed.

EC: SIR KNIGHT WARDER [+1 [5] ASCERTAIN IF ANYCANDIDATE IS IN WAITING FORTHE ORDER OF THETEMPLE.

Warder remainsin Station.

W: EMINENT COMMANDER A

KNIGHT OF MALTA IS IN WAITING TO RECEIVETHEORDER OF THE TEMPLE. [+1 [5]

Warder returnsSword and is seated.

EC: SIR KNIGHTS , A KNIGHT[P. 102]. . . . TEMPLE UPON HIM.

EminentCommanderawaitsany objections.

EC: SIR KNIGHT JUNIOR WARDEN [+1 [5].

Junior Wardenand Warder rise and draw swordstogether.Warder remainsat carry.

EC: RETIRE AND CONDUCT [P. 113] ... HIM THESEQUESTIONS.

Junior Wardenmarcheson a direct line to foot ofDais, Eminent Commanderrises, with questionsin righthand,stepsforward onepace(two pacesin front of chair),handsquestionsto Junior Warden,who receivesthem inhis left handandboth officersstepbackonepace(two halfsteps).

EC: TOWHICHYOUWILL [P. 113] ... RETURNWITH

HIS ANSWERS.[+] [5].After theEminentCommanderis seated,theJunior

Wardenaboutfacesandmarches,on adirect line, throughtheSentinel’s door.I At the conclusionof the Ritual, the Warder takesregularrouteto door, open~it andstepsinto door-station.Salutesareexchangedas theJunior Wardenpasses.Ifthereis adelay,the Junior Wardenhaltsfour pacesfromthe door and waits until the Warder has come to the

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Salute.The Warderimmediatelyclosesdoorandremainsin door station. The Junior Warden immediatelycausestheSentinelto soundthealarm.The Warderthenmarchesto doorline station.

W: [+1 EMINENT COMMANDER 1$] THERE IS ANALARM.

EC: SIR KNIGHT WARDER, ATFEND TO TFIE ALARM[+] [5].

door.The Warderopensandgoesthroughthedoor, closes

W: [+1 [+] WHOCOMESHERE?

JW: THEJUNIOR WARDENWITHA REPORT.[+] f+]Warderreturnsto doorline station, closing door.

W: [+ I EMINENT COMMANDER [5] THEALARMWASCAUSED BY THE JUNIOR WARDEN, WHO COMESWITH A REPORT.

EC: ADMIT HIM. [+] [5]

Warderreturnsto Sentinel’sroom,leavingdooropen.

W: [+1 [+] ENTER (+1 [+1Wardergoesto doorstation,salutesareexchangedas

Junior Warden enters. The Warder closes the door,returnsto his station,returnshis swordandis seated.TheJunior Wardentakesa direct route to the centerof theAsylum.

JW: [+1 EMINENTCOMMANDER[5][P. 115] ... OF THE TEMPLE.

EC: HAS HE ANSWERED THE NECESSARY QUES-TIONS?

JW: HE HAS, [N WRITING, [P. 104]. . - THE REQUIREDABLUTION.EC: PRESENT THE ANSWERS.

Junior Warden advancesto the foot of the Dais.Eminent Commanderrises and stepsone pace forward(two steps).Junior Wardenhandsthe questionsto theEminentCommander,who takesthem with his left hand.Both stepbackone pace(two half steps)andsalutesareexchanged.Junior Warden about faces,marches directly

to his station,aboutfaces,returnshis swordandis seated.The Eminent Commander holding questions in bothhands, readsfully (omitting the words signed) and isseated.

EC: SIR KNIGHTS, ARE THERE ANY OBJECTIONS?

EminentCommanderpauses,thenhandsquestionstotheCaptainGeneralwho retainsthem until officersvacateat which time he placesthem on the recorder’sdesk.

EC: SIR KNIGHT JUNIOR WARDEN [+1 [5]Junior WardenandWarderrise anddraw together,

Warder remainsat carry.

EC: THUS FAR THE KNIGHT [P. 116] ... AND UNDERYOUR DIRECTION. [+] [5]

Junior Wardenright faces and marcheson a directline, through Sentinel’s door.

At theconclusionof theRitual, Wardertakes regularrouteto door, opensit andstepsinto doorstation. Salutesare exchangedas Junior Wardenpasses.If there is adelay, theJunior Wardenhalts four pacesfrom the doorandwaits until the Warderhascome to the Salute.TheWarderimmediatelyclosesthedoor,returnsto his station,returnshis swordandis seated.All officers rise in unisonand vacatetheir stationsin form.

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HERMITS

PREPARATIONROOMSET UP:Sandals placed on the floor directly in front of

Candidateschair: Pilgrims Cloak, Scrip, Canteen,StaffandHat in aconvenientplace. This may be done by thestagecrew any time previousto this ceremony.

After theofficersvacate,thestagecrewhastensto setup for thehermitsWork as follows: removetheWardenschairs, placehuts on the floor in the South, East andNorth. Eachstall containsa stool andtable, arrangedsothatwhen theCandidateis seated,he is facing the samedirectionaswhenhemadehis approach.On thetable shallbe adish containingone-halfinch cubesof bread,acup, apitcherfilled with water, andaburningtaper. A stool forthe Hermit shall be placed outside the hut facing thecandidatesapproachandon thefar side of theopening. IftheHermitsdo notcarrytheir Bibles, they mustbeplacedon the Hermits stools. The lights are dimmed after thehutsareset-up,theCaptainGeneralinspectsthework andreleasesthestagecrew,which haslined up in thecenterofthe Asylum facing East,with a nod.

Hermitsenter,wearingrobeswith cowls up, meetincenterof Asylum, bow, taketheir posts,are seatedandreadBible.

TheCaptainGeneralmovesto his positionon thefloorin theSouth-Eastandnods to theWarder,who hasbeenwaiting, near the Sentinels door with his sword in thescabbard.The Warderopensthedoor, stepsbackto doorstationandaftertheJuniorWardenandCandidateenter,closesthe door and goes to his position South of thepreparationroom door opening.

TheJuniorWarden,havingretired,securesthecloak,drapesit over his left arm and escortsCandidatefromanteroominto thepreparationroom.

JW: KNIGHT, THUS FAR YOU [P. 116]...AND THESESANDALS.

Junior Warden points to the cloak and then thesandals.He instructsCandidateto put on thesandalsandthen handsCandidatethecloakwhich he puts on over hissuitcoat. Junior Wardenputs thescrip, then thecanteenon Candidateover the right shoulderandhangingon left

side, puts the hat on Candidateand extendsthe staff.

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JW: TAKE THIS STAFF [P. 116]...NOW LET USDEPART.

JuniorWardeninstructstheCandidateto remainonhis left andstopwhen he stops.When dooris opened,theJuniorWardenandCandidateenterandapproachthefirsthut on a line thatplacestheCandidatedirectly in front ofHermit. Hermit closesBible, and rises in time to haltCandidatethreepacesfrom hut, raisesright hand,palmforward, head high and holds it until Junior Wardenfinishes response.

H: WHOAPPROACHES?

Junior Wardenand Candidatehalt.

JW: A POOR AND WEARY [P. 117].. .AT THE HOLYSHRINE.

Hermit lowershand, turns andfaces stool squarely,depositsBible using both hands,standserect, turns toCandidate,bows from waist and standserect.

H: PILGRIM, I GREET THEE.

Junior Wardentakesstaff from Candidatewith righthandandhat with left handsimultaneouslyandtransfershat to right hand.Hermit approachesto within two pacesof Candidate,halts and extendsboth hands, palms up,elbows at side.

H: SILVER AND GOLD HAVE [P. 117].. MY HUMBLEABODE.

Hermit indicatesstool.

H: SIT THEE DOWN(done( [P. 117]...PURE WATER.

Hermit picksup breaddish andoffersit to Candidate(who shouldtakea pieceandeatit), returnsdish to table,fills cupwith waterandhandsit to Candidateandgivesthefollowing ritual as he drinks.

H: PLAIN FARE, BUT SUCH AS PILGRIMS NEED.

Hermit takescup, replacesit on table and turns toCandidate,fully erect.

H: I WILL NOW EXAMINE THY SCRIP.

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Hermit moves to Candiate, examines Scrip and

canteenand standserect.

H: THY BREADANDTHY WATERARE WELLNIGHEXHAUSTED. I WILL REPLENISH THEM.

Hermit moves to table, takesone cube of bread,returnsto Candidate,placesit in thescrip, unscrewsthecap of canteen,placesit on thetable(unlessit haschain),obtainspitcher, returnsto Candidate,pourssmallamountof water in canteen,returnspitcherto table, obtainscap,returnsto candidate,replacescap on canteen,facesstoolsquarely,picksup Biblewith both hands,facesCandidateandopensBible to lesson.

IH: HARKEN TO A [P. 117]...THEE OF SUCCESS.

Hermit is seated,readslesson,closesBible, rises,facesstool squarely,placesBibleon stoolwith both hands,standserect, turns and takes Candidateby right hand.

H: PILGRIM.

Hermit assistsCandidateto rise, placeshim directlyin front of the hut (ona line that will permit the JuniorWardento clear),facingsamedirectionasheapproached,dropshand and remainsfacing Candidate.

H: FAREWELL.

JuniorWardenmovesto right of Candidate,replaceshat with left hand and staff with right handsimultaneously.

JW: PILGRIM, THIS IS [P. 117]...YOUR PILGRIMAGE.

Hermit steps backand to theside with his left footfacing the line of approachand raiseshis right hand asbefore.

H: GOD SPEED THEE.

JW: LET US PROCEED.

Junior WardenandCandidateproceedto secondandthird Hermitsfor thesameceremony(exceptthechangeinRitual from first to secondandthird year). After JuniorWardenandCandidatepass,Hermit facesstool squarelypicksup Bible with both hands,standserect,opensBible,seatshimselfandresumesreading.After leavingthethirdHermit, Junior Warden halts Candidate on line with

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Wardersstationandfaces him.

JW: LET USNOW[P. 118].. .EXALTED USEFULNESS.

Warderopenspreparationroom door.Junior Wardenfacesright andwith theCandidateretires.Warderclosesdoor. Hermitsarise, meetin centerof theAsylum, bowandretire.

The stagecrew immediately removethe huts andequipmentandreplacetheWardenschairs.If thePrelatesLecturn is not in place, this is doneat this time makingsurethelessons,theCrossandBible areon theLecturn, ifnot carriedby Prelate.

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ORDER OF THE TEMPLEOfficers, includingPrelate(Robed),taketheirstations

in form. ThePrelateschairmustbeneartheLecturnwhichis on the floor in the Northeast.

JuniorWardenconductsthe Candidateto Sentinelsdoor. Candidateis on the Junior Wardensleft. JuniorWardendrawshis sword,andcausestheSentinelto soundthe alarm.

Warderrisesand draws sword.

W: [+] EMINENT COMMANDER [5] THERE IS ANALARM.

EC: SIR KNIGHT WARDER, ATIFEND TO THE ALARM.[+] [5]

Wardergoesthrough door openingandclosesdoor.

W: [+] [+] WHOCOMESHERE?

JW: A POOR AND WEARY IP. 118]...BOTH FAR ANDWIDE.

W: WHATSURETYDOESHEOFFERTHATHE IS NOTAN IMPOSTER?

JW: THE COMMENDATIONOF [P. 119]... REQUESTBE GRANTED.

W: LET HIM AWAIT THE ORDER OF THE EMINENTCOMMANDER. f+] [+1

Junior Warden returns, andwith Candidateon hisleft, takesposition on theright of dooropening. Warderclosesdoor and returnsto his station.

W: (+1 EMINENT COMMANDER [5]. THERE STANDS... BOTH FAR AND WIDE.

EC: WHAT SURETY DOESHE OFFER THAT HE IS NOTAN IMPOSTER?

W: THE COMMENDATION OF [P. 119]...BE GRANTED[+1 [5]

Warder returnsswordand is seated.

EC~ THIS BEING TRUE

EminentCommandersheadfacesPrelate.

EC: EXCELLENT PRELATE, [B] [5] YOU WILL (P.

Ir 119]. . . AND CONSTANCY.(B] [5].

EC: SIR KNIGHT CAPTAIN GENERAL [+] [5]FORM ANESCORTFORTHE PRELATE[+] [5]

CG: SIR KNIGHT SENIOR WARDEN, [+1[+1FORM ANESCORTAND CONDUCTTHE PRELATE TO HISAPARTMENT. [+] [+].

CaptainGeneralreturnssword andis seated.

Warder riseswith Senior Warden.

SeniorWardentakesposition threepacesin front andin centerof escortline facing South.

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PRELATE’S ESCORT

The Warder is standingat his station.

TheSW is in position3 pacesin front of andin centerof Escort Line, facing 5, with sword at carry.

SW: ESCORT, FALL IN!

Six Kts in full TemplarUniform fall in 3 pacesin front& centeredon SW, facing E. Warder draws with theEscort.

ISW: LEFT FACE; SIR KNIGHTS, DRAW, SWORDS;COUNT, TWOS.

After preparatorycommandof ‘Count” theknightsturn their headsto the Right; the First Knight remainsfacing front. When counting, each Knight faces frontbefore he counts. After count is completed,SW aboutfaces.

SW: EXCELLENT PRELATE, [B] [+1 THE ESCORTAWAITS YOUR PLEASURE.

EP: LEAD ON, SIR KNIGHT SENIOR WARDEN. [BI [+1SW about faces.

SW: RIGHT BY TWOS, COMMON TIME, MARCH.

Warder goesto door, regular route, at commontime,opens door and returns to door station. Salutes areexchanged with SW as escort passes.Prelate nods toWarder.

SW left faces, marches diagonally Northeast andassumeshis position on left of front rankand conductsescortpast the Prelate,who falls in at rear, throughSentinel’s door, and to PreparationRoom door by thefollowing commands.

SW: COLUMN LEFT, MARCH; COLUMN HALF LEFT,MARCH; COLUMN HALF RIGHT, MARCH; COLUMNRIGHT, MARCH; COLUMN RIGHT, MARCH; ESCORTHALT; STAND AT EASE.

As PrelatepassesCandidate,hetakeshim by theleftarm and says: ‘Accompany me.” The Prelate does nottouch the Candidate again. JW falls in, in line with thePrelate and Candidate at rear of Escort and they remain

threeabreast.The Warderclosesdoorassoon as escorthaspassed

through,returnsto his station, returnshis sword and isseated.All officersrisein unisonandvacatetheir stationsin form.

The StatgeCrew sets up the Prelate’sApartmentasfollows: Altar is placedin thecenterof the Asylum as farEastaspossible,allowing roomfor thePrelate.A kneelingcushionin front of Altar with two CrossedSwords,Hilts tothe West,Right over Left. A Buckler is placed North ofAltar. On the Altar, is a Bible opened to the NewTestament,with theSquareandCompassesplacedon theRight Page,Compasseson Top. Two swordsarecrossedon theBible from cornerto corner,hilts to theWest andright over left. The Warden’schairsare removed.Lightsaredimmed.Appointmentsmaybe usedin keepingwiththe dignity of the purposeof this scene.

The Captain General inspectsthe Apartment andreleasestheStageCrew, which is lined up West of theAltar with anod. He then movesto his positionon the floorin theNortheastand nods to the Warder who hasbeenwaiting nearthe PreparationRoom door with his swordhookedup.

Warderopensthedoorandstepsbackto his positionSouth of dooropening,closesdoor afterEscortentersandthen takesa seatin the South-Eastof the Asylum. NoSalutes are exchanged as Escort enters Prelate’sApartment.

After thedooris opened,theSW conductstheEscortto a point threepacesWest of Altar at openranksusingthe following commands.

SW: ESCORT, ATTENTION; FORWARD, COMMONTIME, MARCH; COLUMN RIGHT, MARCH; COLUMNLEFT, MARCH; FROM THE CENTER, OPEN ORDER,MARCH; ESCORT, HALT; LEFT ANDRIGHT, FACE.

SeniorWarden takesposition on Eastend of Northflank. The Prelate,Candidateand JW are halted, withEscort, threeabreast,W. of Escort.

JuniorWardenshouldbeoneandonehalfpacesWestof Altar. Left foot shouldremainin placeat all timeswhenreceiving and passingoff Pilgrim garb.

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EP: PILGRIM, BEFORE YOU [P. 120]. . .TO THE HOLY

ALTAR.

SW: PRESENT, SWORDS.

After theEscortcomesto Present,theSeniorWardenexecutesa SwordSalute.The Prelate,CandidateandJWmoveEastthroughthelines threeabreast.The Candidatestopsat theAltar, thePrelatemovesEastof theAltar andtheJWbackstepsinto line on theEastof theSouth File.The SW comesto carry.

SW: CARRY, SWORDS.

P: PILGRIM, THE VOW YOU [P. 120]...THE CROSSEDSWORDS.

JW removestheCandidate’shat with his left handandthestaffwith his right handsimultaneously,transfersthe hat to right hand and resumeshis position.

P: YOUR HANDS RESTING UPON THE HOLY BIBLE,SQUARE AND COMPASSES, AND THE CROSSEDSWORDS.

SW: ORDER, SWORDS;UN-COVER.

SeniorWardenOrdersSword andUncovers.JuniorWardenuncoverson Command.Candidateplaceshands.

EP: VOW: SA “I,” PRO YR NM IN FL A RPT ‘FTR EM: SH M G A K M S F.

Senior Warden recoversandcomesto carry.

SW: RE, COVER; CARRY, SWORDS.

EP: PILGRIM ARISE AND RESUME YOUR STAFF.

Pilgrim arises.JW transfershat to left hand andreplaceshatand handsstaff to Candidatesimultaneously.EP: PILGRIM, THOU HAST [P. 123]...LAY ASIDETHY STAFF.

Junior Wardentakesthehatandstaff in thenormalfashion,transfershat to right hand,stepsbackwith rightfoot andhandsthemto Warder,who hasmovedin behindhim.

EP: AND THAT PILGRIM’S GARB.

Junior Warden directs Candidate to remove thecanteenscripandgarb.JW passesthem to Warder (usingright hand) ashe receivesthem. Warder disposesof theparaphenalia and takes station on south side ofPreparationRoom. The Prelatepoints to the top sword.

EP: TAKE UP THAT SWORD, (done) AND THATBUCKLER.

Prelatepoints to buckler. SeniorWardenmay assist

with bucklerandJW mayassistwith sword, if necessary.

EP: MANFULLY FIGHT THY [P. 123].. . AND CONSOLA.TION.

PILGRIM, HAVING .... [P. 1231 .... OUR SENIORWARDEN.

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Senior Warden takes four paces directly behindCandidateand aboutfaces.

SW: PILGRIM, ABOUT, FACE. (Done) YOU WILL RAISEYOUR SWORD, DO AS I DO, AND REPEAT AFTER ME.

SW assumesthewield position.Arm atapproximately450 from horizontalandstraight,palm down, with swordon extensionof aline with thearm. Wieldsaregiven withwrist movgmentonly. Tip of sworddescribingacircle ofnot morethan 18 inchesin diameter.Candidatewill wieldat this time.

SW: I WILL WIELD MY [P. 1231.. .CH?RISTIANRELIGION (Done)

Sw comesto carry anddirectscandidateto come tocarry, if necessary.

SW: ABOUT, FACE. (done).

SW takesone step forward.

EP: PILGRIM, HAVING CONFIDENCE IN [P. 123]...THE PILGRIM WARRIORS WORD.

SW: PILGRIM, ABOUT, FACE (Done). THE PILGRIMWARRIOR’S WORD IS GIVEN WITH FOUR CUTS OFTHE SWORD, AND UNDER AN ARCH OF STEEL.

SW comesto on guard position.

SW: ON GUARD (done). GIVE CUTS. (done)THE WORDIS M.S.H.

SW comesto on guard and carry.

SW: ON GUARD; (done) CARRY, SWORDS; (done)ABOUT, FACE. (done)

EP: PILGRIM WARRIOR, FAREWELL. MAY SUCCESSAND VICTORY ATTEND YOU.

SW: SIR KNIGHT JUNIOR WARDEN, 1+1 [+1 TAKECOMMAND AND ESCORT THE PRELATE INTO THEASYLUM. [+1 [+1SW: PILGRIM WARRIOR, ABOUT, FACE, (done)FOLLOW ME, DO AS I DO AND REPEAT AFTER ME.

SW aboutfaces,proceedswestuntil Candidateclearsescort,raisesswordto wielding positionandmarcheson a

diagonal line through PreparationRoom door opening,timing theritual andwields in suchfashionasto completebefore leaving the Prelate’s apartment. The ritual iseKactly aswas taught.The Warder, waiting by thedoor,opens and closes the door and takes door station atSentinel’s door.

The Junior Wardenstepsbetweenthe lines whenPilgrim Warrior clears, and after door is closed,commands:

JW: ESCORT, LEFT AND RIGHT STEP, MARCH

Junior Wardendoes not move with Escort. Escortmovesfive or six steps.

JW: ESCORT, HALT; RIGHT AND LEFT, FACE;FORWARD, CLOSE ORDER, COMMON TIME, MARCH.

Junior Warden moves diagonally to his right andturning to his left, assumeshis position on the left of thefront rankand conductstheescort North, West, South,then East.As theEscortturns East, theJunior Wardenbreaksfrom position andmovesdiagonallyleft to a linethreepacesleft and parallel to theescort.The JW mustarrive at theposition where theEscort was formed andface South before giving thecommand “Escort, Halt.”

When theescortturns North, thePrelateturns Northand goes directly to his station, the Captain Generalreturnsto his station, drawsandcomesto carry andthestagecrew clearsthe floor before Escort arrives in theSouth-East.

The following commands were used for thismovement.

JW: COLUMN LEFT, MARCH; COLUMN LEFT,MARCH; COLUMN LEFT, MARCH; COLUMN LEFT,MARCH; TWOSLEFT, MARCH; ESCORT,HALT.

JuniorWardenAboutFaces,thePrelatebows,JuniorWardensalutesandthen right faces.JW: [+1SIR KNIGHT CAPTAIN GENERAL, [+1 THEESCORTDUTYHAS BEENPERFORMED.

I11 CG: SIR KNIGHT JUNIOR WARDEN, DISMISS THE

ESCORT. [+1 [+1Junior WardenRight Faces.

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JW: SIR KNIGHTS RETURN, SWORDS: DISMISSED.

The Junior Warden Right Faces, ProceedsWest,Halts. Left Faces,GUARD, FALL IN.

POSTING THE GUARD

The Pilgrim is requiredto passthreeguardsin thisceremony,thereforethis Guardwill consistof threeposts-

one, two andthree. TheGuardtakenasawhole is spokenof as “The Guard.”

When theJ.W. is instructedby the C.G. to dismissthe escort and post the guard, J.W. will command,GUARD, FALL IN. ThreeKnights previouslydesignatedarrangethemselvesin column of files so that thesecondman will be aboutthreepacesin front of theJ.W.

JW: LEFT, FACE; SIR KNIGHTS, DRAW, SWORDS;COUNT OFF.

Guardscountfrom right to left - one, two, three.

JW: NUMBER 2.

Second guard steps forward one pace and halts

directly in front of J.W.JW: ON, GUARD (JW and Guard assumeposition of OnGuard together);PARRY, FOUR; J.W. then communi-catesP.W.W. by saying: THE P.W.W. IS.... (Done);ON, GUARD; CARRY, SWORDS; POST.

Guard resumeshis place in line.

JW: RIGHT, FACE; FORWARD, MARCH.

J.W.will thenmarchTheGuardin columnof files andwhenwithin threepacesfrom the post designatedfor thefirst guard, commands: GUARD, HALT. J.W. willcontinueto four pacesin front of No. 1 Guard,Halt, aboutfaceandcommand:NUMBER ONE;First Guardadvancesone pace of J.W.

JW: GIVE ME THE P.W.W.

J.W. and guard cometo the position of On Guardtogether,give cuts and communicateP.W.W.

JW: SWORDS, PORT; POST.

Guard stepsback to right side of and facing the pathof TheGuardandwaits until TheGuardhaspassedwhenhewill cometo theCarryandproceedto walk his post.Theother guards are posted in a similar manner. J.W.commands FORWARD, MARCH, and when Guard

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reacheshim takespost on left of leading unit. AfterPostingNo. 3 Guard, returnsSword and is seated.

After Pilgrim Warrior retires,J.W. takesposition onWest Station line, C.G. takes Station and they drawtogether.

The J.W. picks up The Guard in reverseorder towhich posled.

J.W. CommandsNo. 3 (all guardshalt, come toSword’sPort) whenfour pacesfrom Guard,FALL IN; theGuardcomesto Carry Swords,andplaceshimeselfon thelefI of the J.W. Secondand First Guard on command:FALL IN, do so in the rearof NumbersThreeand Two,respectively.No. 2 Fall In when threepacesfrom Guardand No. 1 Fall In when two pacesfrom Guard.

The J.W. conductsThe Guardby propercommands,to whereoriginally formed,commanding:GUARD, HALT;J.W. faces to the left, and commands:RIGHT, FACE.

J.W. thenexecutesa LEFT FACE, and reports: [+1SIR KT. C.G., THE GUARD DUTY HAS BEENPERFORMED.

CG: SIR KT. J.W., DISMISS THE GUARD. 1+]J.W. executesa RIGHT FACE, and commands: SIR

KTS., RETURN, SWORDS; DISMISSED.

J.W. returns his swordandresumeshis station withthe other officers.

Warderopensdoor on the Command,No. 3 Guard“POST”. SeniorWarden limes his entranceto meettheNo. 1 Guard in theCenterof his line of march; Ihis willvary from floor to floor.

No. 1 Guard halts and comes to the On Guardposition, halts Pilgrim Warrior three pacesaway andchallenges.

G! HALT, WHO COMES THERE?SW: A P[LGRIM WARRIOR.

G: ADVANCE, PILGRIM WARRIOR AND GIVE THEWORD.

Pilgrim Warrior advances,givescuts and the word.Guard and Candidatecome to carry.

G: RIGHT

Senior Wardenstepsup to right side of thePilgrim

Warrior.

SW: PILGRI[VI WARRIOR, THIS IS INTENDED TOREPRESENT THE FIRST YEAR OF YOUR WARFARE.

Guardstepsbackdiagonallywith his left fool, to rightof marchinglinefacing inwardandcomesto swordsport.

G: PASS ON.After guardsays,Passon, SW holds fast until next

guardis in thecenterof his line of march,moving awayfromhim, thenmoveswith Pilgrim Warrior picking up theguardsstep.

After SW and Pilgrim Warrior havepassed,Guardcomesto carryandresumeswalkinghis postby picking upthe stepandcorrect relative position from other Guard.

The sameceremonyis repealedfor GuardsNo. 2 andNo. 3, with only SW ritualchangedto 2ndand3rdyearsasrequired.

After leavingGuardNo. 3, SW stopsin line with theWarder’s station and turns left, facing the PilgrimWarrior.

SW:NOW LET USREPAIR TO THE [P. 124] ... VALIANTTEMPLAR.

Senior Warden faces West and with the PilgrimWarrior retire through the Preparation Room dooropening.

WarderopensthePreparationRoom doorafter ritualwascompleted.And, after the SW and Pilgrim Warriorretired, closesthe door.

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LIBATIONS

After theCaptainGeneralmovesfromDais, Ihe StageCrew checksfor Pilgrim Penitent’s Robe, in West, andsetsup the Triangle. Twelve lighted tapersareplaced onTriangle.Five on eachside,with twelve gobletsbetweenthem,filled with wine andwater. A platform(s)is placedatEastapexof Triangle with Skull on North (FacingWest)andunlightedtaperand match(if needed)on theSouth.

OntheTriangleis aBible, openedon NewTestament,with relics in centercoveredby apawl, arrangedso that itcan be lifted with swords.No kneelingpad. SW andJWchairsarereplacedso thatJW maywalk due South fromhis station to Pilgrim Warrior at triangle.

CaptainGeneralinspectstriangle and if satisfactorydismissesthe stagcrewwith anod. Thelights areon full.

The Officers, including Prelate (robed), take theirstationsin form.

After SW and Pilgrim Warrior retire, theyimmediatelyrepairto the Sentinelsroomandwith Pilgrimon his left, the SW instructsSentinelto soundthe alarm.

W: 1+] EMINENT COMMANDER, IS]. THERE IS ANALARM.

EC: SIR KNIGHT WARDER, AflEND TO THE ALARM.1+] [5]

Wardergoesthroughdoor openingandclosesdoor.

W: 1+] 1+] WHO COMES HERE?

SW: A PILGRIM WARRIOR, WHO [P. 125] VALIANTTEMPLAR.

W: WHAT SURETY DOES HE OFFER THAT HE IS NOTAN IMPOSTER’

SW: THE COMMENDATION OF THE SENIOR WAR-DEN, WHO RECOMMENDS THE REMISSION OF THEREMAINING YEAR OF WARFARE.

W: HOW DOES HE EX1~ECI2 TO GAIN ADMISSION?

SW: BY THE P.W.W.

W: ADVANCE AND COMMUNICATE fl~.Cuts and word exchangedby the Warder and Pilgrim

Warrior.

W: TifF WORD IS RIGHT, AWAIT THE ORDER OF THE

EMINENT COMMANDER. [+1 I-I-]

Warderreturnsto door line station, closing thedoor.

W: [+1 EMINENT COMMANDER [5] THERE [P. 125]THE VALIANT TEMPLAB.

EC: WHAT SURETY NOT AN IMPOSTER?

W: THE COMMENDATION OF .... YEAR OFWARFARE.

EC: HOW DOES HE EKPECT TO GAIN ADMISSION?

W: BY THE PW.WD, WHICH HE HAS CO[WMUNICAT-ED TO ME.

EC: ADMIT HIM. [+1 [5]Warder passesthrough door opening, but doesnot

closedoor.

W: [+1 r+i THE EMINENT COMMANDER PERMITS

HIM TO ENTER. [+1 [+1After salutes are exchanged, Senior Warden and

Pilgrim Warrior return swords and enter the Asylumsingle file (SeniorWardenleading). The Senior WardenreturnsWarder’ssword salutewith a hand salute. Theyturn North in front of West, then East andSouth haltingwith Pilgrim Warrior at Ihe CenlerandthreepacesWestof Triangle. Both face East.

The Warder returnsto door station, salutesSeniorWarden,closesdoor, returnsto his station,returnsswordand is seated.

EC: PILGRIM, HAVING GAINED ADMISSTION [P. 126]A KNIGHT AMONG US?

SW: PILGRIM, DO AS I DO AND REPEAT AFTER ME.

Senior Warden instructsCandidateto placehis righthand over his heart, if necessary.

SW [and]PW: EMINENT COMMANDER, I NOW [P. 126]• CORRESPONDING DISPOSrrIoN.

Senior Warden and Pilgrim Warrior drop hands.

EC: THE SENTIMENTS YOU UTI~ER ARE [P. 126] . AKNIGHT AMONG US.

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THE ELEMENTSOFTHE [P. 126]...TO PARTICIPATE? HIS INTEGRITY.” PARTICIPATE (done)

Pilgrim answers,then the Commander,Generalis-simo, CaptainGeneral,Junior WardenandWarderrise.

EC: ADVANCE TO THE TRIANGLE.

The candidate is not restrained. All Officers, standingmove in unison. The dais officers form a humantriangleEastof the trianglewith theCommanderat theapex.TheSeniorWardenstandsfast, thecandidateadvances.TheJuniorWardengoes directly to Pilgrim Warrior, removeshis helmetwith both hands,takeshis position in humantriai~gle facing the SeniorWarden,stepstoward Warderwith right foot, handshelmet to WarderandfacesEast.Warder goes directly to West apex of human triangle,(four trianglesof equalsizeareoutlinedatthis time) stepstoward Junior Warden with left foot, receives helmet,aboutfaces,disposesof helmet.Returnsto his stationandis seated.

All Knights,in the Asylum, uncoverandrecoverwiththe Eminent Commanderduring libations.

EC: WE WILL NOW PARTICIPATE IN THE FIRSTLIBATION.

Eminent Commander uncovers, takes up goblet,directs Pilgrim Warrior to takeagoblet.This is repeatedfor first four libations. They hold goblet at armslengthduring libation.

EC: REPEAT AFTER ME: [P. 126] ... PARTICIPATE.(done)

Hold for music, if used, Eminent Commanderreplacesgoblet,directsPilgrim Warriorto do thesame,ifnecessaryandrecovers.This, alsois repeatedfor thefirstfour libations.

EC: WHILE WE COMMEMORATE TILE [P. 127] ...

KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS.

EC: WE WILL NOW PARTICIPATE IN [P. 1271 ... KINGOF TYRE.” PARTICIPATE (done)

EC: TO BE GREAT IS TO BE [P. 1271 ... OF PUREBENEFICENCE.

EC: WE WILL NOW PARTICIPATE IN [P. 1271 ... OF

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EC: WHILE WE PERPETUATE THE [P. 127] ... FROMTHE HOLY EVANGELISTS.

Eminent Commander,Generalissimoand CaptainGeneral about face in unison. When addressed,thePrelaterises. This is repeatedfor all lessons.

EC: EXCELLENT PRELATE [B] [5] YOU WILL READTHE FIRST LESSON. [B] [5]

Prelate steps to lectern and turns on the light which isthe signal for the Generalissimoto uncover. All presentuncoverwith him. This is repeatedfor all lessons.

EP: [READSMAflHEW XXVI: 14.25]

Prelateturnsout light which signals Generalissimo torecover. All presentrecoverwith him, the dais officersabout face in unison. This is repeatedfor all lessons.

EC: PILGRIM, THE TWELVEBURNING[P. 129] ... OFTHOSE BURNING TAPERS.

If Candidatehesitates,theCommanderinstructsthecandidateto extinguishthetaper.All lightsareturnedoutas taperis extinguished.

EC: LET THIS TEACH YOU [P. 1301 ... EXCELLENTPRELATE, [B] [5], YOU WILL READ THE SECONDLESSON. [B] [5].

EP: [READ MAflHEW XXVI: 36.49].

EminentCommanderkneelson theword “Farther”.Prelateturnsoff light andremainsstanding.Generalissi-mo and Captain General recover, (All others remainuncovered(.Draw swords, about face, March West inunison to Centerof Triangle, Faceinward, Pick up Pallwith SwordPoints,faceEastandMarchto PrelateholdingPallwith swordsextendedupward.Thespotlightis lightedas relecs are exposed. When the Generalissimo andCaptainGeneralturn East,thePrelatemovesfromLecternto theCenterof theAsylum andfacesWest (timing moveto meet in unison). The Prelate raisesboth handsandgraspstop of Pall. Gen.andCapt. Gen.aboutface,marchto positionat pointsofanimatetriangleandreturnswords.The EminentCommanderrecovers,risesandaboutfaces.

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The Prelate lowers Pall and carries it to his station andisseated.

EC: PILGRIM, YOUHEREBEHOLD[P. 131] ... FROMTHE HOLYEVANGELIST.

EC: EXCELLENTPRELATE [B] [5] YOU WILL READ

THE THIRD LESSON. [B] [5].

EP: [READS MATTHEW XXVII: 24-37.]

EC: WE WILL NOW PARTICIPATE [P. 133] ... TOWEAR THE CROWN.

The Eminent Commander moves to the Center of theNorthSideof Triangleand picksup Relic with both hands.He may move oneor two tapers,if necessary,but mustreturn them to position after securing Relic. The Relicshall becradledin both handsduring all Ritual. He shalllook at Relicuntil “Thee” in “Pleadfor Thee”, at whichtime helooksdirectly at theCandidate,heturns his headleft and backto Candidateat “Sir Knights.”

ODE TO THE SKULL [P. 140]

EC~ HOW STRIKING, THIS EMBLEM [P. 133] ... LIFEHAVE CEASED THEIR OPERATION!

TO SUCH A STATE, PILGRIM, AND [P. 133] ... ANDLIGHT ETERNAL.

EC returns relic to Triangle (reverse movement ofobtaining) and returns to his position at the apex of theTriangle, facing West.

EC: PILGRIM, THE WARFARE OF THE [P. 133] ... OFOUR SENIOR AND JUNIOR WARDENS.

TheGeneralissimo,CaptainGeneral,SeniorWarden,JuniorWarden,andWardermovein unison.Generalissi-mo andCaptainGeneralmoveto Triangle;Generalissimopicks up relic, waits ‘till taperis lit by CaptainGeneral,then both standerectandstepbackin line with the EC.The Generalissimocradles relic (which facesCandidate)with both hands.The CaptainGeneralholds taper withboth hands.The Wardensfaceinward. Warder securesPilgrim Penitent’srobeandtakeshis position at theapexof theAnimate Triangle, holding the robe at shoulderswith both hands(Crossoutward).Hethenstepstowardthe

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Junior Wardenwith his left foot andpassesRobeto theJunior Warden and returns to position. The JuniorWardenstepstowardWarderwith his right foot, receivesRobe, returnsto position (holding Robe by shoulders),stepstoward SW, with left foot passesRobe, returnstoposition and faces East with Senior Warden. SeniorWarden steps forward with left foot, receives Robe,returnsto position, faces East, moves to Centerof theSouth sideof Triangle,facesCandidateandholds Robeatshoulderswith the Cross toward Pilgrim. The EminentCommandershall gesturetoward subjectsduring nextritual.

EC: YOU Will GO FORTH UPON [P. 134] ... FATHERWHICH IS IN HEAVEN.

WhenRitual is concluded,Junior Warden stepsup toPilgrim andhashim movebackonepace,takesbucklerinright hand and lifts sword from scabbardwith first twofingersof left handunderswordguard. (Do not removescabbard)resumesposition facing SeniorWarden, stepstowardWarderwith right foot, handsswordandbucklertoWarderandresumesposition facingEast.Warderquicklydepositsthembehindhis chair, returnsto his station andremainsstanding.

Senior Wardenmovesto backof Pilgrim, puts robeover his shouldersandresumeshis position in line withJunior Warden facing East. (Senior & Junior WardensfaceEast together) Generalissimoand CaptainGeneralmove to Pilgrim, standin front of him. Generalissimoplaces relic in left hand and Captain General placesburning taperin right hand of Pilgrim. Then both takepositionsat NorthwestandSouthwestcornersof Triangle,facing inward.

When Generalissimoand Captain General are inplace, SeniorWarden,Junior WardenandWarderdrawswords,thenreverseswords.Warderremainsat carry. AsSenior Warden and Junior Warden reverse swords,EminentCommander,GeneralissimoandCaptainGeneraluncover.

Wardensclosein on candidateandon reachinghimSeniorWardensays(“Follow me”) andmovesto Southbyflank movement(donot halt).As theyturn South,EminentCommander.Generalissimoand CaptainGeneral about

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face,asWardensmoveSouth,WarderLeft Faces,goestoPreparationBoom door,opensit, takesposition South ofdoor,whenSeniorWardenandJuniorWardenapproach,gives salute. (Salute is not returnedby Wardens.)

SeniorWardenmoves South to clearTriangle, thenNorth East and North West, simulating Triangle, andWest to PreparationRoom door opening. When SeniorWardenandCandidatepassthroughdoor, Warderclosesdoor, returns to his station, returns sword and is seatedwith Captain General, Generalissimo and EminentCommander. When door is closed Generalissimo signalswith left foot. All recover. Generalissimoand CaptainGeneralfaceEastin unison,stepoff with left foot, closeinon Eminent Commander and the three resume theirstations,aboutface and are seated.

Officers rise in unison and vacatein form.

ASCENSION SCENE

After the Officers vacate, the stage crew, quicklyclears the floor, including the Wardens chairs, and lowerthe lights leaving the spot light on. WhenCaptain Generalis satisfied, he assumes his position in theSoutheastthenods to Warder, who takes his position four paces East ofhis station on the Preparation room doorline, draws hissword and comes to carry. The Sepulchre Scene isdisplayed.

After thedooris closed,theSeniorWardeninstructsthe Pilgrim to remove the Pilgrim Warrior’s Robe andScabbard and put on the Pilgrim Penitent Robe.

The Senior Warden, Candidate and Junior Wardenline up near the East wall with the Junior Warden on theNorth; Wardens are at carry and Candidate is holding theSkull and Taper. Whenthe Warder assumes his station,the Senior Warden (who has been looking through thedoor)turnsout the PreparationRoom light andopensthedoor.TheWardens(at reverse)with candidatemoveNorthdirectly in front of door, face East, Carry swords. TheWarder (Sepulchre Guard), seeing the Wardens come tocarry.

SG: WHO WOULD HERE INTRUDE?

SW: A PILGRIM PENITENT, WHOCRAVESPERMIS-SION TO OFFER UP HIS DEVOTIONSAT THE HOLYSHRINE.

SG: ADVANCEAND COMMUNICATEThE PILGRIMPENITENT’S WORD.

Warder advances to a position on the Station LinefacingWest;SeniorWardenadvancesEastto theStationLine, both left face together.The Word is communicatedafter which they cometo carry, the SeniorWarden leftfaces, moves in line with Pilgrim Penitent and JuniorWardenanddoesan aboutface. Warder movesonestepforward, right facesandwaitsfor SeniorWardento get inposition facing East on right of Pilgrim Penitent.

SG: YOUHAVE PERMISSION TO ENTER.

Warder about faces as the Wardens reverseandremainsin positionuntil they arethreepacesbehindhim.

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Then all four march East together until Wardercomestohis starting position. The Warder about faces as theWardenscometo carry.TheOfficersOrderSwordsandallfour kneel (Candidate prompted by the Senior Warden.)

SG: [MAflHEW XXVIII: 1-6]

“IN THE END OF THE [P. 134] ... AND BECAME ASDEAD MEN.

AND THE ANGEL ANSWEREDIP. 1351 ... IS RISEN ASHE SAID. COME,

Warder Rises, - Stepsback with his left foot andextendshis left arm Eastwardtoward the scene.

SG: SEE THE PLACE...LORD LAY.”

WardensandCandidaterise, carry swords,reverseswords, moveSouth (Candidateinstructedby theSeniorWarden to follow during the remaining sequences),tocenterof Asylum, face East,carry swords,orderswordsand kneel. When they turn South, Warder lowers arm,returnshis sword, closesdoorandtakeshis station Southof door.

SW: IHEB. IX: 27-28]

“AND AS IT IS APPOINTED IP. 135] ... WITHOUT SINUNTO SALVATION.”

WardensandCandidaterise, Wardensreverse,faceSouth, march to Southdoor line. Turn East, march toSeniorWarden’sstation (Ritual startsby SeniorWarden),turn Northeast, march to the center of the foot of the dais,turn Northwest,marchto Junior Warden’s station. TurnSouth,marchto centerof the Asylum andfaceEast(Ritualshould completeduring this turn), and come to carry.When they turned Northwest, the AscensionScenewasdisplayed.

SW: IMAT~HEWXXVHI: 7-10!

“AND GO QUICKLY, AND TELL IP. 1351 ... THERESHALL THEY SEE ME.”

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P: [JOHN XI: 25-26 andLUKE XIV: 50-51]

“I AM THE RESURRECTIONAND [P. 135] ... ANDCARRIED UP INTO HEAVEN.”

On the word “Parted”, the Ascensionstarts, theWardens step back three paces, order swords anduncover. The Prelatewaits for Ascension to complete,stepsin front of Candidateandcontinueswith his address:

P: PILGRIM, THE SCENEYOU [P. 136] ... ALWAYS TOBE ENGAGED.

The Prelate may move around in front of theCandidate,during his address,but mustagainbe directlyin front ofhim at theconclusion.ThePrelatecomeson theSign of the Good Shepherdas theWardensturn South,pivots slowly, facingcandidate,until facing EastandwhentheJuniorWardenpasses,He goesdirectly to his Station.

At theconclusionof the ritual, theWardensrecover,carry swords,reverseswords,stepup to Candidate,turnSouth,March to SeniorWarden’sstation,turn Northeastto thecenterof thefoot of thedais, Northwestto JuniorWarden’s station and directly West on the door line,throughthe door opening. (The following Ritual shall becompletedbeforereachingdoor.

SW: PILGRIM, YOUR YEAR OF PENANCE IS ENDED,LET US REPAIR TO THE ASYLUM AND HUMBLYCRAVEADMISSION.

WarderopensdoorasSeniorWardenturns West(nosalute)closesdoor after Junior Warden is through, andrcturnsto his station.

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ORDER OF THE TEMPLEThe Stag Crew replaces the Triangle in the center of

the Asylum, arranged as before except one taper is out(with matches along side) and the tankard (with wine) is onthe North on the Patformandthetwo pieceskull is on theSouth. Kneeling cushion is in place. Thereis no Pall. TheWardens chairs are replaced. The Chapeau, gloves,baldric, belt andswordare placedin theSoutheast.TheScrim is in position. The lights are turned out (spotlightleft on) when theTriangle Guard kneels.

The Officers take their stations in form.The Eminent Commander rises, draws his swordand

comes to carry.

EC: TRIANGLE GUARD, FALL-IN.

Si~ Sir Knights fall in the South East corner of theAsylum, singlefile facingEastandfollow thecommandsof the Commander.Generalissimoand Captain Generalrise on command “Fall In” &nd draw- witLGua*d-~

EC: LEFT, FACE; SIR KNIGHTS, DRAW, SWORDS;COUNT, TWOS; RIGHT FACE; POST.

The Guard moves East, North to the center ofAsylum, West to Triangle (number ones South andnumber twos North of Triangle) and halt withoutcommand.As the lastKnight in Guardturns West, thedaisofficersdescendthedaisandmarch,threeabreast,toTriangle. The Generalissimo and Captain General becomepart of lines. All face inward together (without command).

The Warder rises on command “fall in”, drawswithescortandmarchesEastfour paces,North to doorlineandfacesWest on Command “Post”.

EC: ORDER, SWORDS: SIR KNIGHTS, KNEEL.

TheCommanderordersswordandkneels.The lightsareturned out.

After thedoorwasclosed, theSeniorWardencausesthe Candidateto put on the Uniform Coat, put on thePilgrim Penitent’sRobe,fully, andthe Cross.The SeniorWarden,CandidateandJunior Wardenline up neartheEastwall. With theSeniorWardenon theNorth; Wardensat carry and Candidate holding the Skull andTaper.Whenthe Warder kneels, the Senior Warden (who has been

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h,oking throughthedoor)turnsout thePreparationRoomItMht and opens the door. Wardens(at reverse)withC~aiiclidate move North directly in front of Scrim. FaceI~ist, orderswords and uncover.

The Commander,seeingthelighted taperatthe doorwaits a few momentsto allow the SW and JW to OrderSwordsanduncover,thenstartstheLords Prayer.All inIhe Asylum join in.

After theprayer,theWardensrecover,carry, swords.Ihc Senior Warden lightly sounds regular alarm.

Warder rises, comesto carry.

Wi WHO DARES APPROACH [P. 139] ... OF PRAYERAND MEDITATION?

SW: A PILGRIM PENITENT, WHO [P. 139] ...

‘IIIEREBY TO SEAL HIS FAITH.

Wi HOWDOESHE EXPECTTO GAIN ADMISSION?

SW: BY THE PILGRIM PENITENT’S WORD.

Wa ADVANCEANDCOMMUNICATEIT.

TheWarderandSeniorWardenadvanceto theWestStation Line, right face together. The Word isCommunicated after which they come to carry. Scrim is(IlOwn asideto door face by sword of J.W.

Wa LET THE PILGRIM PENITENT REVERENTLYI~NTER AND APPROACH THE TRIANGLE.

Warder remains as is, S.W. advancesone pace,leftCaves, awaits Pilgrim Penitent and J.W. to line up singleIlIc behind him, they reverseswords. They go directlyl~ast, turn South on a line threepacesWestof Triangle,halt with Candidatein centerof Triangle, faceEast andcarry swords.

The Triangle Guardrisesandcomesto carrywith theCommander.

EC: SIR KNIGHTS, WHOMHAVE YOU TFIERE INCHARGE?

SW: APILGRIM PENITENT, WHOHAVING [P. 139]....

The Eminent Commanderreturns his sword.

EC: PILGRIM, YOURYEAR OF PENANCE, HAS [P.140].

V

TheGeneralissimo,CaptainGeneral,SeniorWarden,

Junior Wardenand Warder return swords.

EC: PILGRIM, IN GRANTING YOUR REQUEST [P. 140]... KNEEL AT THE BASEOFTHE TRIANGLE.

TheWardensfaceinward, Wardermovesto positionat apex of animate Triangle, Junior Warden takes relic,stepstowardWarderwith right foot, handsit to him andfacesEast.Wardersteps towardJunior Wardenwith leftfoot to receive it. Senior Warden takes taper and lightsway to Triangle for Candidate,assistshim to kneel, ifnecessary.Removes,robefrom his heels,moves backtoposition,facingJuniorWarden,stepstowardWarderwithleft foot, handstaperto WarderandfacesEast.Warder,aboutfaces,disposesof taper(extinguishingit) andrelic,returnsto his station and is seated.Wardensface Easttogether.

EC: ORDER, SWORDS;UN-COVER.

The Commandersidestepsalongside of theCaptainGeneral anduncovers.

The Prelate steps along side of Generalissimo.Leaving opening’at the apex.

P: ALMIGHTY, GLORIOUSAND BLESSEDGOD: [P. 1401THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD. AMEN

The Prelatereturnsto his station and is seated.TheCommanderrecoversand movesback to apex.

EC: RE, COVER; CARRY, SWORDS.

PILGRIM, WE CANNOT BE TO IP. 144] ... ANDIMPRESSIVE MANNER.

The Generalissimoreachesfor tankard, theCaptainGeneralreachesfor relic andboth come erectand back

~ gestures

The CaptainGeneralhandsrelic to the Comm;nderwImt~esJLwifl~ii~~,H&then placeshis righthandon top andtilts it far enoughto separatethecupandreturn baseto CaptainGeneralwith his left hand.

KNIGHT TEMPLAR PARTAKEN?The Commanderexte”ds the Cup to the Generalis-

~drno who pours the wine. The Commander (alone)uncovers, partakes, recovers and extends the cup to the(cneralissimo (who again pours the wine), the Comman-der, carryingthecup in his right hand,movesSouthwestIn front of theGuardto a position one paceSouth of the(~(Lndidate andfaces him.

As soonas theCommanderpasses,theGeneralissimoand Captain General return the tankard and base to thePlatform, take their placesin line and draw swords.

The Commanderextendsthe cup to the Candidatewith his right hand.

I~Cs TAKE THIS CUP IN YOUR RIGHT HAND, (done)AND REPEAT AFTER ME.

CG: PRESENT,SWORDS(When CommanderUncoversj

The Commanderuncovers,Triangle Guardpresents

iiid all Knights uncoverWith him, without,command.I~Ca THIS PUREWINE [P. 1441 ... VOWSOFKNIGHT-WIOOD. PARTAKE.

~. CGi CARRY, SWORDS.(When CommanderRe-Covers)0

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After Pilgrim partakestheCommanderand Knightsrecoverand theGuard carrieswith Command.

TheCommandertakesthecup, returnsto his position(it the apexand depositsthe cup on theTriangle.

l~Ci PILGRIM, YOU HAVE SEALED YOUR [P. 141-142]

BANNER YOU ARE NOW ENLISTED.REMEMBER, MAKE NO PROMISE [P. 142]CHARG1~ SWORDS.

The Triangle Guard Charge, Swords with blade point-lag to the Pilgrim’s breast.

EC: BEHOLDTHESWORDSOFTHESE[P. 142] ... THEMYSTIC ASSURANCEOF,

The Commanderraisesright handupward and theGuardforms Arch of Steel. This ritual is not broken.

EC: THIS GLITTERING ARCH OF STEEL,THAT THESE

SWORDS WITH THOUSANDS OF OTHERS,WILLThe Commanderdraws with the word “Leap”,

EC: OF PURE WINE,

EC; AND FROM THIS CUP [P. 1411 ... HAS EACH

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presents and ertends sword to form arch with thatpreviously formed by the Generalissimo and CaptainGeneral. This ritual, also, is not broken.

EC: LEAP FROMTHEIR SCABBARDS[P. 142]FROM THE HOLY EVANGELIST. ORDER, SWORDS;UN, COVER.

The Commander returns and about faces.

EC: EXCELLENTPRELATE [B] [5] YOU WILL READTHE FOURTH LESSON [B] [5].

Eminent Commander uncovers.

EP: [READS ACTS 1:12-26]

Eminent Commander recovers and about faces.

EC: RE-COVER; CARRY, SWORDS.

G: [+1 EMINENT COMMANDER[5].

THE EXTINGUISHEDTAPERONTHE [P. 143-144]AT THE BASE OF THE TRIANGLE. [+1 [5].

EC: SIR KNIGHTSYOUHAVEHEARD[P.144] ... WILLPRESENTSWORDS (done).

PILGRIM, YOUHAVEBEEN[P. 144] ... RELIGHTINGTHAT TAPER.

Lights are turned full on when Pilgrim lights thetaper. The Commanderstepsalong side of the CaptainGeneral,thePrelatestepsalongsideof theGeneralissimoandextendsright arm, palm downward.

EP: SO MAY THE LORD LIFT UP THE UGHT OF HISCOUNTENANCE UPON THEE, GIVE THEE PEACE,AND EVER KEEP THEE FROM FALLING.

The Prelate retires and puts on uniform. TheCommander recovers, steps to apex, about faces, returnsto his station and about faces.

EC: CARRY, SWORDS;PILGRIM, ARISE. -

~/&CG: COMMANDERY,ATTENTION; TRIANGLEGUARD~RIGHT AND LEFT, FACE; FORWARD, MARCH;)TRIANGLE GUARD, HALT; INWARD, FACE.

EC: SIR KNIGHTS SENIOR AND JUNIOR WARDENS IS![5]. REMOVETHE PILGRIM’S ROBE [P. 144! ... 15] [5].

After thelinesareformedat thefoot of thedais,theWarder moves to his position at Animate Triangle, theJuniorWardenmovesup to Candidate,takestheRobeandVa’~ss, movesbackto position, facesinward, (stepstowardWarder with his right foot, hands Robe and Cross toWarder,andfacesEast.The Warderdisposesof theRobeandCrossandreturnsto his station. The WardensdrawNwordsandcometo acarry, closein on theCandidateandwith theCandidatein theCenter,Right Face,moveSouth,HastandNorth, singlefile, to thefoot of the lines, wherelhcy halt and right face with thecandidatedirectly in thet’cnter. The Wardens side step into the lines, leavingt’andidate just West of end of the lines.

I’Ci PILGRIM, I AM NOW ABOUT TO CONFER [P. 1451FORM ARCH OF STEEL.

CG: CROSS, SWORDS (done).—

EC: PILGRIM, KNEEL ONYOURLEFT KNEE.

TheGeneralissimoandCaptainGeneralsaluteswords~gether afterthearchof steelwasformed. Pilgrim kneels.theCommanderdrawshis swordanddescendsfrom thedais atacarry,passesthroughthelinesandstopsonepaceIii front of candidate.He presentsandextendshis swordovcr the left shoulderof theCandidatewith arm straightalid palm downward.

EC: BY VIRTUES OF THE POWER AND AUTHORITY [P.1451 ... I DUB THEE KNIGHT.

The Commanderbrings the flat of theblade downII~htly on Candidate’sshoulder and raises the swordslightly.

EC: AND CREATE THEE A MEMBER [P. 145] ...

ORDER OF THE TEMPLE.TheCommanderpresents,carries,returnshis sword

sadextendshis right hand.

ECi ARISE, SIR (Christian name only) ANDWITH [P. 1451 ... BROTHERS CAUSE, AND UNIVER-SAL BENEVOLENCE.

The CommanderreleasestheCandidate’shandandstepsbackone pace.

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CARRY SWORDS; SIR KNIGHTS, RETURN7~SWORDS; ABOUT FACE, TO YOUR POSTS, MARCH/COMMANDERY, BE SEATED.

TheWardensreturnwith escort,faceEastandremainin line with the Candidate. After the Command,dismissed,theJunior Wardensecuresbaldric, chapeau,gloves,swordandbelt from theSoutheastandreturnstohis position on the right of Candidate.Baldric is carriedinright hand, all the rest, in left hand.

Junior Wardenstepsdiagonally back with left footandhandsthebaldric, behindtheCandidateto theSeniorWarden who steps diagonally backwith his right foot.Both stepbackinto lineandSenior WardeninvestsKnightwith baldric.

EC: WEARTHIS BALDRIC P. 1451 ... HIS FAITHFULSOLDIER UNTO DEATH.

The Junior Warden passeschapeauand gloves toSenior Warden, who handsgloves to the Knight anddirectshim to put them on. Then placesthe chapeauonCandidate’shead.

Junior Warden removessword from scabbardwithfirst two fingers of his left hand under guard, passesscabbardandbelt to SeniorWardenwith right handandstepsbackinto line until Knight hasbeeninvestedwithbelt and scabbard(by the Senior Warden). Transferssword to his right handand cometo carry.

Junior Wardenpassessword to Senior Wardenbygraspingcenterof bladewith left hand(backof handto hisbody, thumb down), releasing hilt in right hand andturning left handcompletelyover until palm andcrossonhilt is up. Graspingblade near point with right hand,releasingleft hand andextendingleft arm horizontally,palm down,restingswordon left forearm,just belowhilt,he stepsbackwith left foot andpassesswordto SeniorWarden.

SeniorWardentakesswordandcomesto carry andpassesswordto theCommanderin samemannerastheJunior Wardenpassedit to him.

After sword is presentedto Eminent Commander,SeniorWardenand Junior Wardenstepbackone pace,face each other, hand salute, return to their stations.

S~’iilor Wardencrossingin front of Junior Warden andl:i,Ih are seated.

After Wardensareseated,the EminentCommanderpresentsthe swordto theCandidatein the samemannerrc’l:dning hold of the tip until the lecture is completed.

I’~Vi I NOW PRESENTYOU THIS SWORD. [P. 146] ...

uNIVERSAL AND ETERNAL. CARRY, SWORDS.

‘rhe Commanderdrawsand carries.

Iti YOU WILL NOW BE INVESTED WITH THEIWMAINING ATTRBTS...[P. 147] THE PPWIS GVN, etc.

I~Ci (At conclusionof communicatingthe PPW) CARRYSWORDS; RETURN, SWORDS.

‘IIII~ PENAL SIGN IS GIVEN [P. 147] ... OF KNIGHTSrIEMPLAR

TIlE GRANDSIGN IS [P. 147] ... SAVIOUR ON THE(ROSS.

During thesesigns, theCommandermoves to eachg)O~ition after that portion of the ritual and instructs~iiididate as necessary.

I~Ci THE GRIP AND IMMACULATE WORD [P. 14~J ...

ANI) ARMSCROSSED.(Kneel on your left knee)

The Commandermoves to within one pace of theVnndidate, kneels, and instructs Candidateto uncover(wIth left hand) and deposit Chapeau with crossup, andIntei~lace fingers. He makes each move, after eachllitdruction.

I~Vi AS OURFINGERSARE THUS [P. 14~] ... REPEATII’. (done) THE RESPONSEIS G.W.U. ARISE.

The Commandercrosseshis armsor theCandidates~il~the proper times. He instructs the Candidate andCollows own commands:Se~ure,Chapeau;re, cover; SirKnight, Arise.

The Generalissimoarisdsfrom his chairasEminentCommanderand Knight rise from kneeling position.I)esccndsdaisand marchesstraight Westuntil he is onhue with Eminent Commander.They face each other,c~xehangesalutes,the EminentCommanderright faces,I)i’oceedsto his station andis seated.The Generalissimo,rl~ht faceswith theEminentCommander,andcommands:

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During these lectures the Banners were dipped afterIlui=second exchange of salutes, the Grand Standardii’turned upright as the Beauseant was dipped and theIkauseant is returned upright on commandattention. TheWest returns to their stations on Command.

‘rhe Standard Bearer and Warder step forward one

NIJi RIGHT, FACE; FORWARD, MARCH; COLUMNLI~lrT, MARCH; COLUMN LEFT, MARCH; STANDARD(wUARD HALT, LEFT, FACE.

Generalissimosteps around Knight continuouslyl~uvlrig flag until he is Eastof Candidate.

(~i SIR KNIGHTS, RETURN, SWORDS.

They ground thestaffs on Return and socketthem;ul’ter swords, again turning right andleft, and return toIlicir stations.The Sword Bearerfollows the Commands.

Ui SIR KNIGHT SENIOR WARDEN, [5] [5].

(~e CONDUCT THE KNIGHT TO THE RECORDER’Si~ISK WHERE HE WILL SIGN THE BY-LAWS OF OURVOMMANDERYAFTERWHICHYOUWILL SEATHIMAS A MEMBERTHEREOF. [51[5].

Gcneralissimoreturnsto his station and is seated.I he stage crew clears the floor. The Senior Wardensouidtictsthe Knight to theRecorder’sdeskandseatshim.lie thcn returnsto his station andis seated.

Wa SIR KT SENT [+] [+1, THE CMDY IS CLSD. [+1 [+1

Warder returns to station and reports.

Wi E.C. [+] ~+] THE SENT IS INFMD. LI-] [+]

I~C, SIR KTS, YOU ARE DISMISSED.

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All OfficersandKnightsarein full Templaruniform.The Asylum is set-up in the usual manner except no

open Bible is displayed and the Grand Standard is notused. (It may remain in the West.)

The doors are never closed.Someformationsandmovementsmayvary dueto the

configuation of the Temples.Somefacingmovementsareexageratedor shortened

to allow for movemenisin a direct line.When all Officers are available and the audience is

seated, the Commander checks (informally) with theInspecting Officer. The Eminent Commander, Generalis-simo, Captain General and Prelate meet (informally) nearthe center of the Asylum.

The Commander and Generalissimo cradle swordsbefore moving. They then take a direct route to thePreparation Room. Commander leads with Generalissimofollowing and the Prelale on the Generalissimo’s left. TheCaptain General moves to his station and the other officersmove to position (to enter in form).

Senior Warden moves directly to a position 3 paces infront of the center of the line to be formed. The line shouldbe approximately four feet from South side of the Asylumwith right end 4 pacesfrom foot of Dais.

SW: FALL IN.

Lines move into position (facing East.) The JuniorWtu~den risesandmovesdirectly to his position (I paceNuiith and 1 pace West of line) and faces East. The Seniorawl Junior Wardens chairs are removed by the StandardLl,t,rer and Color Bearer.

NW, LEFT, FACE; SIR KNIGHTS, DRAW, SWORDS;(IWNT, THREES;ONES,COUNT; COUNT, TWOS; SIRKNIGHT (Last Name), LEFT OFTHE FIRST PLATOON;NIH KNIGHT , RIGHT OFTHE SECONDPLATOON;

‘rhe JuniorWardenmovesinto line (1 pace).Hefaced

i&wl drew on Commandwith the line.

Senior Warden left faces, moves directly to hisipositlon two paces East of line, right faces and~iq,erintends thealignment.

Senior Warden Right faces, moves directly to hisajositlon in front of Line andfacesWest.NWi STANDARDGUARD,ATTENTION; SIR KNIGHTS

l)~AW.

Standard Bearer and Color Bearer (working together)tiiin to the outside,securethe Beauseantand Flag and~igi,ilng to the outside, they face East and ground, then

on the Command Swords”.

Senior Wardenaboutfaces.

NWi 1+1 SIR KNIGHT CAPTAIN GENERAL, [+] THE

IINl~S ARE FORMED. [+1 1+1Senior Warden right faces, moves directly to a

j~wMlon onepaceEast andonepaceSouthof line, about~es andsteps into line.

‘IG, SIR KNIGHT WARDER, 1+1 [+] INFORM THEI~MtNENT COMMANDERTHAT THE ASYLUMIS IN~IJITABLE ARRAYFOR HIS RECEPTION. [+1 (+1

Warder left faces,moves directly through the doorqleiilng and faces the Eminent Commander.

OUTLINE OF OPEN INSPECTIONS

EC: SIR KNIGHTCAPTAINGENERAL[5] [5] SEETHATTHE ASYLUM IS IN SUITABLE ARRAY FOR MYRECEPTION. [5] [5] SIR KNIGHT GENERALISSIMOAND EXCELLENT PRELATE [51[5] ACCOMPANY METO MY APARTMENT. [SI [5]

CG: OFFICERS, TAKE YOURSTATIONS.

Officers move to their stations in form (determined bythe individual Commanderies.)

+ CG: SIR KNIGHTS, BE SEATED.

CaptainGeneraldrawshis sword.

CG: SIR KNIGHT SENIOR WARDEN[+] [+1 FORMTHE LINES FOR THE RECEPTIONOF THE EMINENTCOMMANDER.[+1 [+1.

%W: RIGHT, DRESS.

~Wz FRONT.

~Wi SWORDS.

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W: [+ I EMINENT COMMANDER, [5], THE ASYLUM ISIN SUITABLE ARRAY FOR YOUR RECEPTION.

EC: SIR KNIGHT WARDER, LEAD ON. [+1 [5].

Warder about faces,movesdirecily to his stationandleft faces. The Ritual is given as he enters Ihe Asylum.

W: THE EMINENT COMMANDERAPPROACHES.

X CG: PRESENT, SWORDS.

The Commander,GeneralissimoandPrelatestepoffwilh theWarder,entertheAsylum in thesameformationas they left, turn South acrossthe West past Ihe Flag(CommandersalutesFlag, Gen. & Prelate, eyes right),turn Eastandas theCommanderpassesthe right of linehe moves directly to a position at the foot of ihe Daisdirectly in front of his Chair. After they passthe line, theGen. and Prelatehastento position on the left of theCommander.All threeascendthe Dais together,movetotheir stations and about face. The Commander andGeneralissimodraw swordsand cometo carry.

EC: CARRY, SWORDS.

During Ihis time, the Grand Commander orInspectingOfficer has assembledthe staff. If anotherCommanderyor groupdesireto presentthemselvesto theCommandertheywould makeit knownto Ihe Sentinel whowould soundanalarm (four) whichwould be answeredbythe Warder in the proper manner, and with suitableceremony,thegroupwould be received.In this casetheWarderwould remainat thedoor station (South of dooropening).

The Grand Commander or Inspecting Officer willinstruct theActing Eminent GrandWarder to announcehis arrival. The Acting EminentGrandWarder instructsthe Sentinel (proper salutes are exchanged).Sentinelsoundsalarm (four).

W: [+1 EMINENT COMMANDER, [+1THERE IS ANALARM.

EC: SIR KNIGHT WARDER, ATTEND TO THE ALARM.[+1 [-I-J

Flag).Wardermovesthrough door (regularroute saluting

W: [+] 1+] WHO COMES HERE?

SENT: THE ACTING EMINENT GRAND WARDER OF‘rHE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAROF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS WiTH A COMMUNICA-TION FROMTHE RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMAN-DER (Or correct title of InspectingOfficer). [+] [+1

Warder aboutfacesand moves directly to the doorline station.

W: [+] EMINENT COMMANDER, [+1 THE ACTINGEMINENT GRAND WARDER OF THE GRAND COM-MANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THESTATEOFILLINOIS, WITH A COMMUNICATION FROM THE

EC: ADMIT HIM- [+1 [+]

door.Warderaboutfacesandproceedsto thecenterof the

Wi [+1 [+1 ENTER [+] [+]

Warder about faces and proceeds directly to doorstation. The acting Eminent Grand Warder proceedsdirectly to the center of the Asylum, exchanging saluteswith Warder and saluting Ihe Flag.

AEGW: EMINENT COMMANDER,[+] [+1 1 AMI)IRECTED TO ANNOUNCETHAT SIR KNIGHT

Title OF THE GRAND COMMANDERYOF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS,hAS ARRIVED, ACCOMPANIEDBY HIS SUITE, FORAN OFFICIAL INSPECTIONOF THIS COMMANDERY.(II Grand Commander, change from “Inspection” to

l’~C: ACTING EMINENT GRAND WARDER, YOU AREREQUESTED TO NOTIFY THE .... (Title) THAT ANESCORT WILL IMMEDIATELY WAIT UPON HIM TOCONDUCT HIM INTO OUR ASYLUM [+] [+1.

Acting Eminent Grand Warder about faces andg)Ioceedsdirectly throughdoor openingsalutingFlag, andoxehangingsaluteswith Warder. He then reportsto IheU: andCommanderor Inspecting Officer.

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AEGW: [+1 RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER(or Title) [5] THE EMINENTCOMMANDERREQUESTSME TO NOTIFY YOU THAT AN ESCORT WILLIMMEDIATELY WAIT UPONYOUTO CONDUCTYOUINTO THE ASYLUM.

REGC, or 1.0.: AEGWI SHALL BE PLEASED TOACCEPTTHE ESCORT, YOU MAY REMOVEYOURSWORDANDTAKE YOURPLACE AT THEHEADOF

THE GREEN STRAPS AND I THANK YOU FORSERVING [+1 [5]

(ThisRitual is for instructiononly andmaynot bethatusedby the REGC or 1.0.

After theGrandWarderretiresthe lines andescortsareformed.

EC: SIR KNIGHT CAPTAINGENERAL, [+] [+] FORMTHE LINES AT OPENRANKSANDAN ESCORTFORTHE RECEPTIONOF THE .... (Title). [+1 [+1.

The Eminent Commander and Generalissimo return‘Swords, and with the Prelate, are seated. The Captain

Generalproceedsdirectlyto apositionon thefloor, 3pacesin front of the center of the line and maintains thatdistancewhen moving the line forward.

CG: FORWARD,MARCH;GUIDE, RIGHT; COMMAND.ERY, HALT; OPENRANKS, MARCH; FRONT; FILES,COVER; FRONT RANK, ABOUT, FACE.

After the preparatory command, open ranks, theWardens step backward (six back steps), the CaptainGeneral moves directly to a point on right of front line and,without stopping,takesthree pacesto a point two pacesEast of the Senior Warden, right faces and checks thealignmentof theWardens(parallel to the line). He thenright facesand moves directly to a point three paces infrontof theright file (No. oneKnight) andleft facesto givethecommand“March”. At thecommand “March”, allKnightsexcepttheright file, turn their headsto the right,theNo. twos stepbackward7 steps,halt in the rearof theWardensanddresson theSeniorWardenwithout closingintervals.TheCaptainGeneralleft faces,movesto a pointtwo pacesEastof right file, right faces andsuperintendsthealignment of thefront rank. The SeniorWarden left

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faces,superintendsthe alignmentof the rear rank andfacesfront. The CaptainGeneralthen left faces, movesdirectly to apoint two pacesEastof theSeniorWarden,right faces, verifies alignment of rear rank, right faces,movesdirectly to apointthreepacesin front of right file,left facesand commands“Front”. After this command,theKnights facefront, theWardensmoveto position infront rank (three pacesforward),, the Ca tam Ge ralmovesdirectly West to theCenter~Nhe lines, faces leftandcompletesthe commands.On the command“Files,Cover”, therearranktakestwo right stepsto a positiondirectly behindthe front rank. After the front rankaboutfaces,theSeniorWardenhastensto apoint onepaceWestand onepace to the rear of the front rank; the JuniorWardentakesfour stepsforward(onepacebehindtherearrank) and, workingtogether,theWardensaboutfaceandstepinto line. Afterhis lastcommand,theCaptainGeneralleft faces,marchesto thecenterof the East end of the

lines, directly Westthroughthecenterof thelines, halts inthe interval between third and fourth Knights (seeDiagram No. I) andgives the following commands.

/~ CG: THE WEST THREE KNIGHTS OF EACH RANKWILL CONSTITUTE THE ESCORT; ESCORT, RIGHTANDLEFT STEP, MARCH;ESCORT,HALT; LEFT ANDRIGHT FACE; FORWARD, CLOSE ORDER, MARCH;

~COLUMN LEFT, MARCH; COLUMN LEFT, MARCH;TWOS, LEFT, MARCH; ESCORT, HALT.

The Escort is marched approximately six steps Westwith the Senior andJunior Wardensconforming to themovementsof theEscort. The CaptainGeneraldoesnotmove with the Escort. After the command, “Forward,CloseOrder, March”, theCaptainGeneralmovesdirectlyto his position on the left of the first twos, always facingtheescort,andmarcheswith them until after the SecondColumn left. He thenbreaksawayandmovesdirectly to apositionthatwill placehim 3 pacesin frontof thecenterofthe escort,facesNorthandgivesthecommandstwos, left,etc. (SeeDiagramNo. 1). The Wardensshould not closeorderbutmovediiectly Eastwith theescort,halt onepaceWest of the shortetiedline and face inward. After theescortis halted,theCaptainGeneralfacesdirectly East,gives the following ritual and faces South. (This is the

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CG: [+1EMINENT COMMANDER [5] THE LINES AREFORMEDANDTHEESCORTIS IN READINESS. [+1 [5]

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The Generalissimoright faces,andmarchesdirectlyto his position, three paces in front of the center of theCommitteeto be formed. The Committeefalls in, facingWest and one pace East of the Escort.

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G: COMMITTEE, FALL IN; LEFT, FACE; COUNT,

TWOS;

The Generalissimofaces the CaptainGeneral.

G: SIR KNIGHTCAPTAINGENERAL, [+] [5] LEAD ON.1+] [5]

The Captain General, having left faced to receivetheOrderfrom theGeneralissimo,left facesto give the firstcommand. He then conducts the escort as showp. inDiagramNo. 2 marchingon the left of the first twos.TheGeneralissimomoves directly West andmarcheson theleftof thefirst twosof thecommittee.TheCaptainGeneralandGeneralissimosalutetheFlag astheypass,returnthesaluteof the Warder and breakaway in time to be inposition, three paces in front of the center of theircommandsbefore giving the command “Halt”. Thefollowing commandsareusedin thediagramshown;dueto the many configuationsof the Temples, additionalcommandsmay be necessary.

X CG: RIGHT BY TWOS, MARCH: COLUMN RIGHT,MARCH; COLUMN RIGHT, MARCH; COLUMN LEFT,MARCH; TWOS, LEFT, MARCH; ESCORT, HALT;PRESENT,SWORDS.

After the escort and committee leave the Asylum.

EC: SIR KNIGHTS IN LINE, ORDER,SWORDS;STAND

AT, EASE.The Captain General and Generalissimo facefront (as

shown in Diagram No. 2) and come to an officers saluteand handsalute. The Generalissimocomesto attentionand again to a hand salute before addressing the GrandOfficer.

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GO:THANK YOU SIR KNIGHT GENERALISSIMO,I AMHAPPY TO ACCEPT THE ESCORT AND WOULD LIKETO GREET YOUR COMMITTEE. [5] [5].

Captain General comes to carry, about faces, givesthe commandto carry andfacesfront.

M.,CG: CARRY, SWORDS.

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The Generalissimo introduces the committee andtakes his position facing front.

GO: SIR KNIGHT GENERALISSIMO, [5] [5], FORM THECOMMITTEE ON THE LEFT OF THE STAFF. [5] [5]

TheGeneralissimoaboutfaces,directsthe committeeto the left of thestaffusing thefollowing commandsandmovesdirectly to his position on the left of the GrandOfficer.

G: COMMITTEE, ONE PACE FORWARD, MARCH;RIGHT FACE: FORWARD, MARCH; COLUMN LEFT,MARCH; COLUMN LEJ~T, MARCH; COMMITTEE,HALT. /GO: SIR KNIGHT CA4~TAIN GENERAL, [+] [5] LEADON. [+1 [5]

The Sentinelshouldsoundthealarm (four) ata timethatwill permit theescortto enterwithout interruptionoftheceremonies,normallywhentheGrandOfficer instructstheGeneralissimoto form the Committee,etc.

Whenthealarm Issounded,theEmInentCommandermust brIng the lines to attentIon before the Warder,reports the alarm. The Warder reports from the doorstatIon.

EC: SIR KTS. IN LINE, ATTENTION; CARRY,SWORDS.

W: 1+1 EMINENT COMMANDER,15] THERE IS ANALARM.

EC: SIR KNIGHTWARDER,ATTENDTOTHE ALARM.[+1 [5]

SENT: [+1 [+1 THE . . . .(Title) 1+1 1+1W:’ [+1 151 THE .... (Title)

The Commander rises and draws his sword. Before

the Order to admitandgivespresentas theEscortenters.EC: ADMIT HIM. [+11+1 PRESENT,SWORDS.

Warder goes directly to the door station and executesan Officers salute which he holds until the completeprocession passes, after which he comes to carry andreturns to his station. The CommanderexecutesanOfficers saluteafter his commandto present.

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Aft er receivingtheOrderfrom theGrandOfficer theCaptainGeneralconductstheescortinto theAsylum usingthefollowing commands.TheGrandOfficersandStaff andthe Generalissimoand Staff follow the Escort and haltWest of the lines.

7~ CG: TWOS,BREAKFROMTHERIGHT TOMARCHTOTHE LEFT, MARCH; COLUMN RIGHT, MARCH;COLUMNLEFT, MARCH; COLUMNLEFT, MARCH;COLUMN RIGHT,MARCH; FROM THE CENTER,OPENORDER,MARCH;ESCORT,HALT; RIGHT ANDLEFT,FACE; LEFT AND RIGHT, DRESS;FRONT; PRESENT,SWORDS.

The CaptainGeneral,facing the Escort, gives thecommand,“Twos, Break,etc.”, right facesand stepsoffatatime to placehimself on theleft of the first twos. Heremainsin that position until after thecommand,“RightandLeft, Face”. He then movesto his position betweentheranksandfacesWestto give thecommands“To Dressand Present.” He then about faces, marchesdirectlythroughthe Eastendof the line, aboutfaces,stepsintoposition and executiesan Officers salute. (See diagramNo. 3.)

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The Captain General and Generalissimoreturn thesaluteof the Warder and salutethe Flag on entering.

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G: EMINENT COMMANDER, [5] 1+] 1 HAVE THEHONORTO PRESENTSIR KNIGHT .... (Name andTitle) OFTHE GRANDCOMMANDERYOF KNIGHTSTEMPLAROF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. [5] [+1.

the Eminent Commander comes to carry and thenreturns the salute of the Generalissimo. After theintroduction, he returns swordsand passesthrough thelines directly to theGrand Officer.

/CG: CARRY, SWORDS.

EC: (SI .... (Title) [5] (Greetingsof his own choosing),PERMIT ME TO ESCORTYOUTO THE EAST [5] [5].

~ CG: FORMARCHOF STEEL, CROSS, SWORDS.

The Escort executes present on the command,“Cross

The Commandermoves to the left of the GrandOfficer as he moves forward (only the Grand Officeruncovers).The Generalissimomoves to the East alone,following theCommander,and, after ascendingtheDais.makeshimself inconspicuous.After ascendingthe Dais,theCommanderandGrandOfficer turnto theleft togetherwhich placesthe Grand Officer on his right. After theGrandOfficerpasses,theCaptainGeneralbrings thelinesto carry. The Staff andCommittee remain West of linesuntil aftertheCommand“Order, Swords,Standat, Ease”hasbeenexecuted.

f’SCG: CARRY, SWORDS.

EC: SIR KNIGHTS, LADIES AND FRIENDS, I HAVETHEHONOROFINTRODUCING SIR ....... (Nameand Title) OF THE GRAND COMMANDERYOFKNIGHTSTEMPLAROFTHE STATE OF ILLINOIS. [5]

(Title), IS] IT IS, INDEED, A PRIVILEDGE TOTURNTHE COMMAND OF ... COMMANDERY NUMBER ...

OVER TO YOU. [SI IS]. (A deviation of this ritual ispermitted, if it is done in good taste.)

GO: IT IS A PLEASURE, FOR ME, TO ACCEPT THECOMMANDOF ... COMMANDERYNO SIRKNIGHTS IN LINE, ORDER, SWORDS, STAND AT,EASE.

TheGrandOfficerintroduceshis staffandpermits theEminentCommanderto introducehis committee.To avoidrepetition,thecommandershouldprefacehis introductionwith “These are all Eminent Past Commandersof thisCommandery”.Those being introduced, should ascendthe Dais left face, salutetheGrandOfficer and, after theintroduction, step directly West (Do not greet theCommanderat this time.) The CaptainGeneralcomestocarry, returns sword, and stands at the foot of theDais toassistif needed;after all havebeenintroduced,hedrawshis sword, returnsto positionandstandsat ease.After thenext command,theStandardGuard(which assumedthepositionof orderswordswhenthe line wasplacedat ease)does not cometo attentionbut remainsat Order Swords.

GO: SIR KNIGHTS IN LINE, ATTENTION, CARRY,SWORDS.EMINENT COMMANDER, [5] [5] PROCEEDWITH THE SWORD MANUAL [5] [5].

EC: SIR KNIGHT, CAPTAIN GENERAL, [+1 [5]PROCEEDWITH THE SWORDMANUAL[+ I [SI.

The Captain General’s head faces only to receive thisOrder. The Commanderis seatedafter his Ritual.

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SWORD MANUAL

The CaptainGeneralmovesto theCenterof the linesand left faces.

J CG: FORMFORSWORDMANUAL, WARDENS’ POST,FRONT RANK, ABOUT, FACE:

The Senior Wardenhastensto his position on theright endof thefront rank, theJuniorWarden takes threestepsforward to his position on theleft of thefront rank,afterthecommand“Face”, CaptainGeneralmovesto hispostion,threepacesin front of thecenterof the lines andfacesleft. The nextcommandplacesthe rearrank in thecenterof the openingsof the front rank.

Y. CG: REAR RANK, TWO STEPS LEFT, MARCH.PRESENT, SWORDS; CARRY SWORDS. SALUTE,SWORDS: CARRY, SWORDS. INSPECTION, SWORDS;CARRY, SWORDS. CHARGE, SWORDS; CARRY,SWORDS.ON GUARD; CARRY, SWORDS. ORDER,SWORDS.PARADE,REST. SIR KNIGHTS, ATTENTION;CARRY,SWORDS.SWORDS,PORT; CARRY, SWORDS.REVERSE,SWORDS;CARRY, SWORDS.SIR KNIGHTS,RETURN, SWORDS. SECURE, SWORDS; DROP,SWORDS.UN, COVER; RE, COVER. HAND, SALUTE;SIR KNIGHTS, ATTENTION. SIR KNIGHTS, DRAW,SWORDS.

The CaptainGeneralleft faces,salutestheEminentCommander(seated)which is returnedby a hand saluteand faces front.

INSPECTION

GO: EMINENT COMMANDER,[5] [5] FORMTHECOMMANDERYFOR INSPECTION. [SI [SI.

EC: SIR KNIGHT CAPTAIN GENERAL, [+] [5] FORMTHE COMMANDERY FOR INSPECTION. [+1 [5].

The Commanderrisesandfacesafter addressedbythe Grand Officer and is seatedafter his order to theCaptainGeneral.The CaptainGeneral right faces afteraddressedby theCommanderand right faces after thefinal salute.

CG: CLOSE RANKS, MARCH;BACKWARD, MARCH;GUIDE, RIGHT; COMMANDERY, HALT: RIGHT,DRESS; FRONT.

The Captain General marches with the linemaintaining his position.

After the command to “Dress”, he left faces andproceedsdirectly to his position 2 pacesEast of the line,faces right, superintendsthe alignment, and gives thecommand to front. He then right faces, moves to hisposition three pacesin front of the centerof the linesfacing directly West.

CG: STANDARDGUARD,POST.

TheCaptainGeneralright facesandtheSwordBearercomesto carry.

SwB: STANDARD GUARD, ATTENTION; CLOSE,INTERVALS; LEFT OBLIQUE, MARCH; FORWARD,MARCH; RIGHT WHEEL, MARCH; STANDARDGUARD, HALT.

At thecommand“Close Intervals” theSw.B. and W.will faceeachotherandmarchto closethedistance(St.B.andC.B. side step.)

Thesemovementsshouldplace the StandardGuardthreepacesin front andcenteredon theCaptainGeneral.The Captain Generalabout faces and the Commanderrises.

EC: WILL THE AUDIENCE PLEASE RISE AND PAYHONORTO OURFLAG.

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EC: JOIN ME, (Pledge)

If aflourish is sounded,it will be afterthecommandto presentswords.After the CaptainGeneral gives thecommandto “Present”, he aboutfacesandexecutesanofficer’s salute;he about facesafter thepledge.

7C CG: CARRY, SWORDS.

EC: WILL THE AUDIENCE PLEASEBE SEATED. (Seatshimself.)

CG: SECOND PLATOON, LEFT STEP, MARCH;PLATOON, HALT. (Approximately twelve steps.)

SwB: STANDARDGUARD,RIGHT, FACE; FORWARD,MARCH; COLUMN LEFT, MARCH; COLUMN LEFT,MARCH; STANDARD GUARD, HALT; LEFT, FACE.

A CG: RIGHT, DRESS; FRONT.

The Sword Bearerside stepsleft placing himself onthe left of the Color Bearerafter his commandto rightface. He marchesin that position and side steps rightplacing himself in line after his command to left face.Thesecommandsbring the StandardGuard directly inline. The CaptainGeneralgavehis commandto dressandfront in theusualpositions.On returning to his position,threepacesin front of the line, theCaptainGeneralleftfaces and marches backward, (facing his command)maintaining his position. The line should move forwardonly far enoughto allow aminimum of six pacesin front ofthe line (more if possible.)

CG: FORWARD,MARCH; GUIDE, RIGHT; COMMAND-

ERY, HALT; OPEN RANKS, MARCH; FRONT.After the command to open ranks, the Wardens

marchbackwardsix steps,theCa tam ral left faces,marchesdirectly to a position two pacesEasto the rightfile and employing a flanking movement takesthreemorestepsto a positiontwo pacesEastof theline to be formedandsuperintendsthealignmentof theWardens(parallelto theline). He thenright facesandmarchesto his positionthree pacesin front of the right file, left faces andcommands “March”. The Senior Warden left faces,superintends the alignment of the rear rank and facesfront. The Captain General left faces, marches to a

position two pacesEast of the right file, right faces,superintendsthealignmentof thefront rank and(aftertheSeniorWarden facesfront) left facesand marchesto apositiontwo pacesEastof theSeniorWarden,right faces,verifiesthealignmentof therearrank, right faces,movesdirectly to apoint 3 pacesin front of the right file, leftfaces,commands“Front”, marchesWestto thecenterofhis command and right faces. The CommanderandGeneralissimorise as the Captain General dressesthefront rank; the Commander marches directly to hisposition six pacesin front of the centerof the front rankandleft faces.

7=CG: [+1 EMINENT COMMANDER,[5] THE COM-MANDERY IS FORMED FOR INSPECTION. [+1 [5].

The Commander and Generalissimo draw swords.

EC: OFFICERS, POST.

The CaptainGeneralleft facesandmarchesstraightWest to his positionthreepacesin front of thecenterof thesecondplatoon; theGeneralissimomarchesdirectly to hisposition threepacesin front of the centerof the firstplatoon and queing on the Captain Generalthey right facetogether. The Commander left faces.

EC: [+1 .... (Title), [5] THE COMMANDERY ISFORMED FOR INSPECTION.

GO: TAKE YOURPOSTSIR. 1+] [5]

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EC: PREPAREFOil INSPECTION.

The Commanderfaces front, returnshis sword andaccompaniestheGrandOfficer following closelyandto hisright. The Commander, Generalissimoand CaptainGeneral do not execute Inspection Swords. After theGrand Officer passesbehind the Generalissimo, theGeneralissimo and Captain Generalaboutface andstandat paraderest. When theGrandOfficer stopsin front ofthe Flag. theCommandermovesdirectly behindhim and

theybothhandsalute.They thenmoveon asbeforeandasthey lurn East after passingbehind the rear rank, theGeneralissimoand CaptainGeneralcome to attention,carry swordsandaboutface.The StandardBearerdips theBeauseant when the Grand Officer approaches. EachKnight comesto presentastheGrandOfficer approaches,executesInspectionSwords when he is directly in frontandcomesto carryaflerheleaves.If theswordis dropped-or thechapeaufalls to thefloor, remainat attention.TheGrandOfficer will pick it up andif it is theChapeau,hewill place it on your head(do not adjust it); if it is thesword, cometo thesecondposition of InspectionSwords(the palm of handfacing outward)andtheGrandOfficerwill placetheswordin yourhand.Remainat presentunlilhe leaves.After the Inspection,the Commanderstopsinhis position in front of theSeniorWarden,drawshis swordandsalutestheGrandOfficer after hehas returnedto hisposition andfaced South.

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PASS IN REVIEW

GO: EMINENT COMMANDER, [+1 [5] CAUSE THECOMMANDERY TO PASS IN REVIEW. [+ I [SI.

The Commanderleft face, and commands:

EC: CLOSE RANKS, MARCH;

After the first command“March”, theCommandermovesstraightWestto thecenterof theCommanderyandfaces left, the Generalissimo and Captain General rightandleft faceandhastento their positionstwo pacesin therear of the center of their platoons and face forwardtogether.

EC: STD. GUARD: RIGHT FACE: FIRST AND SECONDPLATOONS, BACKWARD:

The Sword Bearer sidestepsleft placing himself onthe left of theColor BearerafterCommand“right, face”.

SWD. B.: FORWARD:

EC: MARCH: FIRST AND SECOND PLATOONS, HALT:

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SWD. B.: STD. GUARD: COL. LEFT, MARCH; COL.LEFT, MARCH; COL. LEFT, MARCH; COL. LEFT,MARCH; HALT; LEFT, FACE:

EC: ON CENTER, DRESS; FRONT: COMMANDERY,THREE’S, RIGHT, HALT; WILL THE AUDIENCEPLEASE RISE.

The Generalissimoand Captain General maintaintheir positions while marching backward. Afier theCommand “Three’s Right” March, the Senior WardenplaceshimseJflhreepacesin front of left file, the JuniorWardenplaceshimself threepacesto the rearof the leftfile, theStandardGuardwheel into line, centeringon theline, GeneralissimoandCaptainGeneralplacethemselvestwo pacesto theright andin thecenterof their platoons.(SeeDiagram No. 5)

EC: PASS IN REVIEW, FORWARD, MARCH; EYES,RIGHT; FRONT; THREES LEFT, MARCH; COMMAND-ERY HALT.

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floor. After the command“March”, theCommanderleftfacesandmovestowardtheNorth-Eastin time to takehisposition on the left of the SeniorWarden on the secondcolumn left. The commandof “Eyes, Right” is given sixpacesfrom theGrandOfficer andfront six pacesaftertheStandardGuardpasses.After thecommand,“Eyes”, theGeneralissimoand Captain General execute the firstposition of salute;after thecommand,“right”, all turntheir headsto the right (approximately45 degrees),eyesfixed on theline of therank, theStandardBearerdips theBeauseant, the Generalissimoand Captain Generalcomplete theSwordSaluteandtheCommanderexecutesaSword Salute.The commandfront causeall to resumetheir normal positions.The Commanderbreaksaway onthefourth “Column Left” andhastensto hisposition threepacesin front of Ihe centerof line to be formedandfacesright in time to give thecommand,“Threes left.” AftertheCommanderyhashaltedin line, theCommanderaboutfacesand salutestheGrandOfficer. If thereis music itmust stop as the E.C. faces East.

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THE TRIANGLE

GO: EMINENT COMMANDER, [+1 [SI FORM THETRIANGLE PREPARATORY TO OUR DEVOTIONS. [+1[SI

The Commanderabout faces.

EC: SIR KNIGHT CAPTAIN GENERAL, [+1 [+1FORM~THE TRIANGLE PREPARATORYTO OUR DEVOTIONS.

[+1 [+1.The Commanderand Generalissimoreturn swords

and march directly to their stations, the Generalissimopassingbehind the Commander,and are sealed.TheCaptainGeneral,moving by themostdirect route on theleft of the line, takes the position vacated by theCommander,three pacesin front of the center of theCommandery.

Startingwith dividing thecommanderyinto divisions,the Triangle is formed the same as in the Full FormOpening except the Commander, on arriving at theTriangle, gives the following Ritual.

EC: WILL THE AUDIENCE PLEASE RISE.

All Ritual andmovementsthesameasdescirbedforthe Prayerexcept,aftertheKnightsarise,the Commandergives the following Ritual.

EC: WILL THE AUDIENCE PLEASE BE SEATED.

When addressed,the Commanderfaces the GrandOfficer andHand Salutes.

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REFORM THE LINES

GO: EMINENT COMMANDER [5] [5] reform thelines forthe benediction.Is] [5]

TheCommanderleft facesfor his next commands;theofficer’s head face only. The Generalissimoside stepsbesidethe Commanderafter the first command.

EC: SIR KNIGHTS GENERALISSIMO AND EXCELLANTPRELATE, [5] [5] RESUME YOUR STATIONS [5] [5]. SIRKNIGHT CAPTAIN GENERAL, [5] [5] REFORM THELINES FOR THE BENEDICTION. [SI [5].

The Triangle is reducedas shown in theFull FormOpeningexcept,afterdressingthe lines aftertheStandardGuardhasreturnedto their stations,theCaptainGeneralgivesthe following command.

CG; SIR KNIGHTS, RETURN, SWORDS.

After theStandardGuardhasdepositedthe BannersandfacedEast,theCaptainGeneralfacesEast,exchangessaluteswith theCommander,returnshis sword, resumeshis station and is seated.

TheGrandOfficerwill thenmakeanyremarkshe maydesireandreturnthecommandof Ihe Commanderyto theCommander.

The Commander may make any pertinent commentshe deemsappropriateand closesas follows:

EC: WILL THE AUDIENCE PLEASE RISE; UN, COVER;EXCELLENT PRELATE, [N] [SI PRONOUNCE THEBENEDICTION. [N] [5]. (Eminent Commander uncovers.)

EP: PRAYER (of his own choosing).

EC: RE, COVER; YOU ARE DISMISSED.

INDEX

AscensionScene 51

ChamberWork 23

Closing 64

DismissTheLines 20

DutiesAnd Instructions 3

Full FormOpening 7

Hermits 28

Inspection 81

J.W.’sAddress 2

Knight TemplarParaphernalia 5

Libations 44

Orderof theTemple 25

Outlineof OpenInspection 66

PassIn Review 86

Posting the Guard 41

Prelate’sEscort 34

Reductionof Triangle 18

ReformTheLines 90

Rehearsalof Duties 21

SwordManual 80

ilic Triangle 89

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