M. E. S. — In the name of the four Evangelists, I de-

clare this Grand College of Priest Masons, Viceroys of the
Order, duly closed. • ^ ^ , . . * .» ,

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THIED GEADE.
PEESENTATION OF M. P. SOVEEEIGN ELECT.

(The M. P. Sov. elect is presented by a P. S. to en-
throning Sov. with the following address : — )

P. S. — Most Eminent and Perfect Sovereign, I present

unto you the Eminent Sir Knight '■, a Past Eusebius

of the Order, and who has also been duly elected Sove-

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reign of the Conclave, No. — , in order that he may

be solemnly placed in the Imperial Seat of Constanti-
nople.

Enthroning Sov. — Eminent and Perfect Puissant Sove-
reign, I congratulate the Conclave on their choice, and
shall have great pleasure in acceding to your request, I
will therefore call the Sir Knights to order while the High
Prelate reads a portion of the Holy Gospel (knocks to
order).

(H. P. reads Eev. i., 4 to 8 verses.)

Enthroning Sov. — I must now request all the Sir
Knights to retire who have not attained the rank of a
Sovereign of the Order.

[Knights and Sov. Elect retire. The latter is en-
trusted (outside) with the Pass Word.]

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A Senate of Sovereigns is then formed in the following
form.