. The book of the ancient and accepted Scottish rite. covering half the head, something like a crown, of thicklinen swathes doubled round many times, and sewedtogether, surrounded by a linen cover, to hide the seamsof the swathes. The mitre of the High-Priest is this 342 BOOK OF THE A. AND A. RITE. turban, with another above it, of swathes of blue, em broidered, so that the whole is conical in shape. Infront of the turban, on the forehead, is a plate of gold,extending from one ear to the other, fastened by stringstied behind, and also by a blue ribbon attached to themitre; on which is engraved
. The book of the ancient and accepted Scottish rite. covering half the head, something like a crown, of thicklinen swathes doubled round many times, and sewedtogether, surrounded by a linen cover, to hide the seamsof the swathes. The mitre of the High-Priest is this 342 BOOK OF THE A. AND A. RITE. turban, with another above it, of swathes of blue, em broidered, so that the whole is conical in shape. Infront of the turban, on the forehead, is a plate of gold,extending from one ear to the other, fastened by stringstied behind, and also by a blue ribbon attached to themitre; on which is engraved the inscription: nnb etp Kadosh lIHOH, Holy to the Lord ! The two Wardens wear the same dress in all respects,except the breastplate, and the mitre, instead of whichthey wear the bonnet or turban of white linen. The High-Priest and Wardens wear no apron. Theother officers and members wear a white apron, linedwith scarlet, and bordered with red, blue, and purpleribbons. In the middle is painted or embroidered thegolden candelabrum with seven
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