The book of the Ancient and accepted Scottish rite of freemasonry (1899)
McClenachan, Charles Thompson, 1829-1896. [from old catalog] · New York · leaf 113
ery—o g»®®o«« — • The lights are not lighted until the Chapter is opened. Hour—First hour of night. Age—Eight and one. OPEFII^G. Q. What are Ave taught as a Knight Elect ofNine? A. That we should be careful how we suffer our-selves to be led away by an excess of zeal, even in agood cause, to… … EECEPTIO]^}. My brother, I now designate and present to youthe jewel of this degree. It is the avenging blade,which will be snre to find the perjured and guiltytraitor. I invest you with the other symbols of this degree.^ ^ ^ This apron and sash denote the melan-choly death of our Grand Master H..…
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