V. The Society shall, in conformity with ancient usage,

be composed of nine classes or grades ; and the number of brethren in each class shall, in conformity with ancient usage, be restricted as follows : —
1st, or grade of Zelator . . . 33
2nd, ,, Theoricus ... 27
3rd, „ Practicus . . . 21
4th, „ Philosophus . . 18
Total ... 99 The above shall form the First Order.
5th, or grade of Adeptus Junior . 15
6th, „ Adeptus Major . 12
7th, „ Adeptus Exemptus . 9
Total . ... 36 These brethren shall compose the Second Order. 8th, or grade of Magister Templi . 6
9th, „ Magus . . 3
Total ... 9
These shall be considered as the Third (or highest) Order, and shall be entitled to seats in the Council of the Society.
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The senior member of the ninth grade shall be designated " Supreme Magus," and the other two members Senior and Junior Substitutes respectively. The grand total of mem- bers shall thus be limited to 144, or the square of 12. The numbers of registered Novices or Aspirants shall not be restricted, but members only shall be permitted to be pre- sent at the ceremonial meetings of the Society.