. Before the
canopy is a transparent delta (equilateral triangle). In the middle of
the room is a grand triangular pedestal, near which is seen a skeleton
holding in his left hand the standard of the order, and in his right
hand a poniard in the attitude of striking. Above the door, or place
of entrance, is the motto of the order, "Deus meumque jus." In the
East is a chandelier of five branches; in the South is one of two
branches; in the West is one of three; and in the North a single one.

OFFICERS AND TITLES.--The assembly is termed "Supreme Council." The
first officer, "Thrice Puissant Sovereign Grand Master." He represents
Frederick II. The second officer is termed "Sovereign Lieutenant
Commander." Besides these there is a "Treasurer of the Holy Empire;"
an "Illustrious Grand Secretary of the Holy Empire;" an "Illustrious
Master of Ceremonies;" and an "Illustrious Captain of the Guards"--in
all, seven officers.

DRESS.--The Thrice Puissant Sovereign wears a crimson robe, bordered
with white--a crown on his head, and a sword in his hand. The
Lieutenant Commander wears a ducal crown.

SASH.--The sash is black, edged with gold, from left to right; at the
bottom a rose of red, white and green. On the part crossing the breast
is a delta, with rays traversed by a poniard, and in the midst the
figure "33."

JEWEL.--A black double-headed eagle holding a sword. His beak, claws,
and sword are of gold. [Pass-words, signs, etc., as may from time to
time be agreed upon.]

[THE END.]

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FOOTNOTES:

[1] A person wishing to become a Mason must get some one who is a Mason
to present his petition to a Lodge, when, if there are no serious
objections, it will be entered on the minutes, and a committee of two
or three appointed to inquire into his character, and report to the
next regular communication. The following is the form of a petition
used by a candidate; but a worthy candidate will not be rejected for
the want of formality in his petition.

_To the Worshipful Master, Wardens, and Brethren of Lodge No. ----, of
Free and Accepted Masons._

The subscriber, residing in ----, of lawful age, and by occupation a
----, begs leave to state that, unbiassed by friends, and uninfluenced
by mercenary motives, he freely and voluntarily offers himself a
candidate for the mysteries of Masonry, and that he is prompt to
solicit this privilege by a favorable opinion conceived