CHAPTER IL

Observations on the Degree of Perfect Masters

THE lodge of perfect masters is hung with greea
tapestry,, oa eight columns, four on each side,
placed at e^ual distances ;. to be illuminated with
sixteen lights, placed at the four cardinal points^r
A table before the canopy covered with black.
The R. W. and respectable master represents the
juMe Adoniram,. being, the first that was elected

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S» M. bebause S» chose him the firit of the seireiK

He oommanded the works of the temple before
H. A« arrived at Jerusakm^ and afterwards had the
inspectbn of the works at Mount Libanus* He is
decorated with the ornamenti of perfection, and is
a prince of Jerusalem^ with those decorations. He
pocupies the place of S« in the etsl under the
canopy.

There is only one warden^ who represents
Stocking in the function of inspector', with the or*
paments of his highest degrees^ which be received
]Q the west.

The assistants, being at least perfect masters,
ought to be decorated with a large geen ribbon
hung to the neck, with a jewel suspended thereto^
being a compass extended to 60 degrees.

The brethren all have aprons of white leather
with green flaps ; on the middle of the apron must
be embroidered a square stone, surrounded by
three circles, with the letter P in the centre.

After a candidate Is duly examined in the pro*
ficiency he has made in the foregoing degree, he
is regularly introduced, and is thus addressed by
the M. P.

<* My Brother,

<^ It is my desire to draw you from your vicious

life, and, by the favour I have received from the

most powerful of kings, I raise jrou to the degree of

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.perfect master^, on condition that you strictly ad-
Here to what shall be presented to you by oiw
Eaws."

The ceremonies, &c. of this degree, were ori--
{inally established as a grateful tribute of respect
to the memory of a departed worthy brother*.

The lodgp is. closed by four times four*