after. On beholding what Joabert had done, they all exclaimed Naukam.
Joabert then severed the head from the body, divided the body into 4
quarters, which were burnt to ashes, and the ashes scattered to the
four winds of heaven. Joabert then taking the head, etc., again
reconciled. Solomon then ordered the head to be placed on the east
pinnacle of the temple.

Q. What was the name of the assassin? A. Jubelum Akirop.

Q. From what number were the nine elect chosen? A. Ninety-nine.

Q. Where was the assassin found? A. In a cavern, near the coast of
Joppa.

Q. How did the nine elect travel? A. By dark and intricate roads,
which often obliged them to cross their legs, and this is the reason
why the nine elect sit in this manner in the Chapter.

Q. What is meant by the dog you saw on the carpet, in the Lodge? A.
The dog of the stranger, through whose sagacity Akirop was discovered.

Q. What does the color, black, denote in this degree? A. Grief.

Q. What is your age? A. Eight and one, accomplished.

CLOSING.--Most Potent knocks seven (Grand Marshal rises) and says,
"The last as well as the first care of a Chapter of E. K.?" Ans. To
see that the Chapter is duly guarded.--Please attend to your duty and
inform the Sentinel, etc. Most Potent knocks eight, and Warden rises.
Q. What is the hour? A. Evening. Most Potent knocks eight and one.
Companies all rise. Companion Stokin gives notice, etc. Most Potent
knocks eight and one, Warden eight and one, Companions eight and one,
and the Chapter is declared duly closed.

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MASTERS ELECTED OF FIFTEEN.

OPENING.--Most Potent knocks five (Grand Marshal rises) and says,
"Brother Grand Marshal, are we all Masters Elected of Fifteen?" A. We
are, Most Potent. Q. Your place, etc.? Your business, etc.? Please
inform the Tyler that we are about to open a Lodge of Masters Elected
of Fifteen. Most Potent knocks twice five--Senior Warden rises. Most
Potent knocks three times five. Brethren rise. Most Potent says,
"Brother Inspector, give notice that I am going to open a Lodge of
Masters Elected of Fifteen, by three times five." Inspector obeys.
Most Potent knocks three times five, Senior Warden three times five,
Junior Warden three times five, and the brethren the same, and the
lodge is declared open.

LECTURE.--Question--Are you a Master Elected of Fifteen? Answer--My
zeal and works have prepared me that honor.

Q. How were you prepared? A