. Scotch Rite masonry illustrated : the complete ritual of the ancient and accepted Scottish Rite profusely illustrated. and Wardens, a GrandTreasurer, and Grand Secretary. In the first organization of the Ritein this country, the Lodges of Perfection were called *Sublime GrandLodges, and, hence, the word **Grand is still affixed to the title ofthe officers. The following mythical history is connected with and related in thisdegree. When the Temple was finished, the Masons who had been employedin constructing it acquired immortal honor. Their order became moreuniformly established and regulate
. Scotch Rite masonry illustrated : the complete ritual of the ancient and accepted Scottish Rite profusely illustrated. and Wardens, a GrandTreasurer, and Grand Secretary. In the first organization of the Ritein this country, the Lodges of Perfection were called *Sublime GrandLodges, and, hence, the word **Grand is still affixed to the title ofthe officers. The following mythical history is connected with and related in thisdegree. When the Temple was finished, the Masons who had been employedin constructing it acquired immortal honor. Their order became moreuniformly established and regulated than it had been before. Theircaution and reserve in admitting new members produced respect, andmerit alone was required of the candidate. With these principles in-stilled into their minds, many of the Grand Elect left the Temple afterits dedication, and, dispersing themselves among the neighboring nations,instructed all who applied and were found worthy in the sublime degreesof Ancient Craft Masonry.—Mackeys Encyclopaedia of FreemasonrytArticle Ferfectioni Lodge of* 302 GHAND ELECT, PERFECT AND SUBLIME SIGN OF OBLIGATION ~, Place the right hand on the left side ofthe abdomen and draw it quickly andhorizontally across the body to the rightside. Sign of ObligationG^. E. P. and S. Masoo. ^fj SIGN OF FIRE. Raise the right hand, open, to the leftcheek, the .palm outward, at the same timegrasping the elbow with the left hand. Tlirice Puissant—(Strikes three; 000,all then make the sign of admiration.)
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