University of Virginia Li men HS751.A3 A5 — OM wi ts Templars’ ii HUKNIGEIYS i Ve vines WACTICS AN DR HORe LH USE OF COMMANDERIES, BURIAL SERV Ve 2 ORDERS OF MASONIC KNIGHTHOOD. PREPARED BY SIR ORRIN WELCH; PAST GRAND COMMANDER, STATE OF NEW YORK. NEW YORK: MASONIC PUBLIS HIN GSO 626 BROADWAY. 1872.ENTERED according to act of Congress, in the year 1872, by the GRAND COMMANDERY OF NEW YORK, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.GRAND COMMANDERY, aandery, Knights Templars, of the State New York, held at the City of Utica Of ihe = Ts TICS AND DRILL” was referred, reported ir ORRIN WELCH, xercise, Reception nd Funeral / Céremonies, to be for approval and publi¥ation. At the Annual Conclave in October, 1871, the Grand Commander, in his adflress, announced that “the Com- mittee on Tactics and Drill have made their report to the first four Grand Officers, as directed, and it has our hearty approval and indorsement. We do not hesitate to urge its immediate adoption and promulgation.”GRAND COMMANDERY. At the same Conclave the following resolution was adopted : fesolved—That the Grand Recorder have the Tactics and Drill, prepared by R. E. Sir ORRIN WELCH, published under the direction of the author, and furnished to the Commanderies of this jurisdiction at cost-price. In accordance with the fore- going action, the following are promulgated as the Tactics and Drill of this jurisdiction. ROBERT N. BROWN, Grand Commander. L0BT. Macoy, Grand Recorder. FEBRUARY, 1872.LL INDE xe SCHOON OF THE: KNIGHT 5 ssincd conc das c dnad ceed lene eet. wer Definition of Military Merms: +] .26s ce lee sees. ote ecents sree COMMANGS Haat c5? cerctahin ge haa Serr dsiel tcc Maka die Oe mere aoe ato Position of Attention 22. 325 se Fast nota ah Posen on Coenen SPIMCES ERAS cost She 5 FASS ah be ye ee LE er alice alae eee eine tater HA CIN Oras te SRRSEE PRES REE Hae eee ee! One Pre eres ParTadeeRestic 25s yAre ns sreere tere see Ghee eco cia a cates ore aett: principles Of the: Direct: Step) .s.: eee sen os aon see oe BALAN COU SLOP cirecicltotete - 7 1 \ | | I ! i l ' 1‘SSOIQ UOISSeg Udo e/ eee NePassion Cross.SUOTIOVS JO edjUSeQ WiOdJ petudoy syueYy OAAT, ‘SUOTIOOS JO o1]USH Wiod] syUeYy OAAI WOW See Cine oa er eee a -<"T= CWEEK CZEIN I iN = == WE(2= NE Greek Cross.Triangle.Position ol Officers ima, Brianglc‘SUOOIBI[Gd OUI Weedg sehen peer alent on lam md reeks | 1 L 5 a re eaU O OQ, c Q @ By % O » ct c+ O U © n 9 UO O = 2 ne ne ee Laehy O 3 Nn KG) G % a ©B] HB Cme ; 9 k | Position of Officers in Square.| : |MANUAME OF Elk SWORD:Manual of the Sword. Draw—SWoORDs. (Three motions.) First motion.—At the word Draw, seize the scab- bard with the left hand, grasp the sword with the right, and draw it two inches. Second motion.—At the word Swords, draw the sword from the scabbard, extend the right hand to the front, and drop the sword in the hollow of the elbow. Third motion.—Bring the right hand to the thigh, the elbow a little bent—holding the sword between the thumb and two fingers—the blade perpendicular—rest- ing against the point of the elbow, the edge to the front. alee tae eee oe as sctaacilapmnnaaischle a ‘MANUAL OF THE SWORD. a apie Present—SwWoOrRvDs. Raise the sword perpendicularly, the flat of the blade opposite the right eye, the guard at the height of the shoulder, and the elbow supported on the body.MANUAL OF THE SWORD. RY oO \ Carry— SWORDS. Extend the hand to the front, and replace the sword as in second and third motions of Draw Swords.ed a et 118 MANUAL OF THE SWORD. eh \ \ i SALUTE. (wo motions.) first motion.—Same as Present Swords. Second motion.Drop the point of the sword, by extending the arm so that the right hand may be brought to the side of the right thigh; the nails up; the elbow well back toward the body. Carry—SWORDS. Bring the sword to Present, and carry it to the right side, as prescribed in second and third motions of Draw Swords.MANUAL OF THE SWORD. 119 Swords—PORT. (Zwo motions.) first motion.—Grasp the blade of the sword with the thumb and forefinger of the left hand at the height of the right breast. Second motion.—Carry the blade of the sword across the body; the left hand opposite to, and at the height of, the left shoulder; left arm close to the side; right hand retaining the grasp upon the hilt of the sword,3120 MANUAL OF THE SWORD. the blade resting between with the arm slightly bent; the thumb and forefinger and upon the second finger, bent, of the left hand. Carry—SWORDS. (Two motions.) First. motion. —With the left hand carry the blade of the sword to the right side and press it against the right shoulder. Second motion.—Drop the left hand by the side.\ \ \ == Support—Sworbs. Carry the right hand to the centre of the body, re- taining the grasp upon the hilt of the sword; the arm slightly bent; at the same time clasp the left hand over the right—the blade of the sword resting across the right arm half-way between the elbow and shoulder. Carry—SWoRDs. Resume the position of carry swords—at the same time drop the left hand by the side.MANUAL OF THE SWORD. ; Parade—REST. Carry the right foot about four inches to the rear of the left; throwing the weight of the body upon the right leg; the knee straight; the left knee slightly M7 bent; at the same time drop the point of the sword to I the ground opposite to, and four inches to the right of, the left toe; placing the left hand over the right; body erect.MANUAL OF THE SWORD. ATTENTION. Bring the right foot by the side of the left; raise the sword to the right shoulder in the position of carry swords ; at the same time drop the left hand to the side.arc sen is i YZ YE Liga LL tpt Reverse—SWORDS. (Two motions.) First motion.—Drop the point of the sword to the front and pass the blade under the right arm, raising the right hand to the height, opposite to, and nine inches in front of, the right shoulder; at the same time pass the left arm across the back, grasping the blade of the sword with the left hand, palm up. Second motion.—Support the sword with the leftMANUAL OF THE SWORD. 128 hand; change the position of the right by passing it under the hilt, and re-seize it, with the palm to the left, the fingers closed and joined, the thumb resting on the top of the hilt. Carry—SWoORDs. (Two motions.) First motion.—Supporting the sword with the left hand, change the position of the right upon the hilt by grasping it with the thumb and first two fingers, palm of the hand down. Second motion.—With the right hand pass the sword from under the arm to the front, and place it in the position of carry swords ; at the same time drop the left hand to the side. nen sac llllae — 1 9h Smite Ae Eile EPR an ces este Gf Prete N: neta Se ee eT J Ey BETSoN ge: ag EMER a MANUAL OF THE SWORD. CAN ‘ \Si Form—CROss. (Two motions.) First motion.—Same as Present Swords. Second motion.—Carry the right foot about eighteen inches to the front, throwing the weight of the body upon it, the knee bent; at the same time, raise and extend the sword arm, the back of the hand to the left, and cross the blade, about four inches from the point, with that of the Sir Knight directly opposite. This movement should be executed so that the plant- ing of the foot and the crossing of the swords will be simultaneous.MANUAL OF THE SWORD. Carry—SWORDS. Place the right foot by the side of the left, bring the sword to Present, and then resume the position of Carry. Return—SWorbDs. (Two motions.) First motion.—Bring the sword to the position of Present, and seize the scabbard with the left hand, near its mouth. Second motion.—Drop the point, turn the head to the left, and return the sword, bringing the head to the front and the hands to their natural position by the side. nN SE LENE e Rae re it ASMALL-SWORD Exh Cio en en NN enemaSMALLS WORD EXERC Sis THE practice begins, without the sword, with the Balance Motions—(/ 1). ATTENTION. Body erect, heels close, hands hanging down at ease, shoulders back, chest open, head erect. First position—ONneE. Half face to the left, left hand grasping the right arm above the elbow, right supporting the left elbow in the hollow of the hand, head to the front, feet at right angles, heels together, right foot pointing front, shoulders square to the left, knees well together. Two. Bend the knees, pressing them out, body erect, weight resting on left leg. THREE. Move right foot eight inches to the rear of left foot, toe lightly touching the ground, foot held vertically, knees well pressed out. eet ctl cinco ODOR uae iit ANS ha Aa Nha STETAP aE LTTE TUES AP SMALL-SWORD EXERCISE. FOUR. Move right foot smartly eighteen inches in advance of the left heel, heels in line, weight of body well on left leg. REST. Come up smartly to ome. These balance motions should be well practised in squads. Take the Sword—(Pike 2). The first practice should be in the four simple parades of Carte, Tzerce, Demi-Circle, and Octave. Carte—ON GUARD. Step out smartly eighteen inches with the right foot, body well up, head erect, chest full, waist in, shoulders square to the left, weight well on left leg, knees pressed out, heels in line, feet square, the sword held firmly but lightly in hand, wrist flexible, opposite the centre of the breast, elbow rather in; the left arm at an easy curve raised behind the head, hand open, fingers together; hold the sword with the first two fingers, the thumb along the handle, not too near the guard, the points of the fingers up, the point of the sword opposite the hollow of the shoulder. MARCH. Right foot forward six inches, eye over the point ofSMALL-SWORD EXERCISE. 133 the sword, and on your adversary’s eye; follow with the left foot same distance, and come to a steady guard. Not too fast, count one, two, or right, left. Practise this well, till you can march and not totter when coming on guard. RETIRE. Left foot back six inches, right follows; come ona steady guard. Longe Carte—(Piie 3, Fig. 2). Step out thirty-six inches, knee quite perpendicular to the instep, left knee well straightened, left arm brought down along the left side, but not touching, palm to the front, fingers straight, body well up, head erect, right hand higher than the head, fingers point- ing up, sword-point low as the shoulder, see over and outside the arm. ON GUARD. Come up without a jerk; steady on guard. March—Longe—Retire—Longe—On Guard. GHANGE EI DRG. You were on guard in Carve. Drop your point close under your adversary’s sword, and come up on the left side of his blade; turn your wrist, your thumb comes more to the top, your knuckles to the right, your fingers down, the sword held with a stronger grasp.SMALL-SWORD EXERCISE. LONGE—( Plate 4). Out smartly, head well up, see your adversary inside of your arm. On Guard—March—Change—Longe—Carte—On Guard—Retire— Change— Tierce—Longe—On Guard. IROSHIE, Come to the first position, the sword-point on the right foot, left arm by the side. On Guard—In Carte. CHANGE—DEMI-CIRCLE. Extend your arm, hand high as the hollow of the shoulder, point below the mark, fingers up, opposition on the right of your adversary’s blade. CHANGE—OCTAVE. Pass your sword over but close to his sword, the hand still zz carte, but the blade opposed zz derce. LONGE—OCTAVE. Longe with the hand high as the chin, hit in the flank, rather above the hip. ON GUARD—CHANGE—DEMI-CIRCLE. Make your change close, keep a steady hand.SMALL-SWORD EXERCISE. 135 LONGE—DEMI-CIRCLE—ON GUARD—(Piaée 5). Carte—Longe—Tierce—Longe—Demi-Circle—Longe —Octave—Longe. ON GUARD—CARTE—BEAT. By a circular movement of the wrist, briskly engage his blade in the /eeble* with your /forte,* pass down with half-circle, bringing your point toward his hand, but well up at the same time. ON GUARD—IN CARTE—DISENGAGE—ONE. Without changing your hand, drop your point under his blade; by relaxing your grasp, bring it up closely on his left. DISENGAGE—ONE, Two. Finding an opposition to your first disengagement, by the same movement, drop your point and return to carte. DISENGAGE—ONE, Two, THREE. Bring it back to the first disengagement— DISENGAGE — ONE — LONGE — DISENGAGE — ONE — Two — LONGE — DISENGAGE— ONE, Two, THREE — LONGE. * The feeble is the half of the blade next the point, and the forte the half next the hilt. eT EY RT Se a eeeSNE T OT Sa SMALL-SWORD EXERCISE. The Parries; PARRY—CARTE—(Plate 3, ‘F2¢. 1). When your adversary longes zz carte, keep your point before you for a return, that by moving your hand inside, say six inches, you may carry his point clear of your left ear; be careful not to move the whole blade, lest he makes a reprise or double thrust. RIPOSTE. Having made your parry, return your longe imme- diately; but keep cool, do not flurry. yourself, and come quickly on guard. PARRIES IN CARTE—DEMI-CIRCLE—TIERCE, AND OCTAVE. PARRY—TIERCE. Keep your point well before you, contract the arm slightly and raise your hand, that you may throw his point clear of your right ear. PARRY—DEMI-CIRCLE—(Pilaée 5). Parry inside—your point in the centre, but lower than your hand. RARRY-—OGRAWE. Parry outside, wrist bent toward the centre, point low.SMALL-SWORD EXERCISE. 137 LONGE—SECOND. Your guard being zz dzerce, drop your point by a semi-circular movement, and longe at the flank. PARRY—SECOND. By the demi-circle parade. PARRY—PRIME—(Pla?e 4). A longe zz derce is made, draw your hand back zz tierce as high as your brow, point low and obliquely to the left front. RETURN—SECOND. Requiring neatness in parry, but very sure return; the adversary will— PARRY—DEMI-CIRCLE. The Counters. Your adversary disengages; at the same moment that he drops his point, follow over and oppose on the side he left. This should be constantly practised in the four simple parades. Change from counter-carte to tierce, then— COUNTER-TIERCE. Change to demi-circle. COUNTER-DEMI-CIRCLE. Change to octave.BETTI RET EF BP SMALL-SWORD EXERCISE. COUNTER-OCTAVE. Change to carée, and repeat. This is very good practice. CUT OVER THE POINT. Instead of disengaging under the sword, throw your sword back till it clears your adversary’s point, and then longe when at guard. CUT—ONE—TWoO. Finding opposition at the first cut, return back-the : same way and longe. CUT—ONE—DISENGAGE. But never disengage and then cut; it always exposes you in the attempt. Cu71—ONE— 1 WO— DISENGAGE. Cut one, two—disengage one, and longe. DOUBLE. Your adversary’s point being low and he wary, pass your point in a complete circle round his point, and if he should follow close, thrust immediately on arriving home; then— DOUBLE—ONE—Two, Making two circles before you longe. In all doubles and counters take care to keep your circle as small as possible, or you will expose yourself unnecessarily. :mS es a an ieteiienneeane sjtl ee (errata SOON Nr ee ee‘ c p i. keLRN ne eee ee .ne eeesemeellihcatne aidan toes 1 t f teateT eee Site ‘ . ® c F ' ; 'er ee REN Re a nNTACTICS: POR Wily ANS abe Vi AND COUNCIE CHAMBER:fe ‘ i \ FfENeTICS FOR THE, ASVWeUM AND COUNCIL CHAMBER. Council Chamber the author has endeavored to ©/© keep constantly in view the need of the closest sO possible conformity to the ancient forms and 2 ceremonies which have been handed down to us by our predecessors, and which it should be our pride as well as our care to leave unimpaired to our successors. It has always appeared to him that the preservation of our ancient and well-established ob- servances is of greater importance to the well-being of the Order, and more conducive to its continuity, than a blind observance of those forms of military discipline which are confessedly modern, and what is worse, so far as we are concerned, liable to radical change at the option of any one who may be tempo- rarily placed in command of the armies of the country. He has, therefore, been guided by the ritual, and by applying to it the principles of the present military sys- tem, he has endeavored to provide for the various move- ments required, in a way that, while paying due respect a the Zactics and Drill for the Asylum and= ape e 152 TACTICS FOR THE ASYLUM to the military feature of the order, may not fall into the common error of calling that purely military which, in reality, has only a semi-military organization. When the ritual assigns to an officer a certain posi- tion, and makes that position his official station, it is not contemplated by the author of these tactics that this requirement should be ignored, but, on the con- trary, he has so arranged the evolutions that while they strictly conform to the acknowledged principles of military tactics, they will at the same time preserve the exact order of the ritual. Again, the Commander is, and always has been, en- titled to be received, on entering his own Commandery, under the ‘‘ Cross of Steel,” and the author is unable to believe that we are justified in depriving him of this time-honored usage, and substituting therefor the salute used at the turning out of a corporal’s guard. It should be our pride to maintain, and, if possible, elevate the status of our Order, and we should feel that every step we take outside of our own domain, is, toa certain extent, a degradation, for our system is neither - of to-day nor yesterday, nor can we consent to be the mere copyists of military evolutions unknown to the last generation, and quite as likely to be ignored by the coming one. Besides, if we consent to break loose from the restraints of our ritual, and give free rein to purely military invention, the time cannot be far dis- tant when the ritual will become subordinate to the Tactics, and the observances of the fathers be lost in the vagaries of the sons.AND COUNCIL CHAMBER. ae It is asked that all who feel an interest in the pre- servation of the Order as it is, will take the trouble to examine this part of this work closely for themselves, and thus be convinced that by its use the old require- ments are maintained in their integrity, while sufficient military character is given to render the exercises at once prompt, graceful, and attractive. Sk ON an = .TR a EPO Son ETRE PACTICS FOR "THE ASYLUM AND COUNCIL CHAMBER. To Form Lines, The Senior Warden will command— Sir Knights—F Au IN ; At which, the Sir Knights will form in one rank, faced to the right (East), and in the order of height from right to left—the tallest man on the right, and the shortest man on the left. This being effected, the S. W. will command—. FRONT, When the Sir Knights will face to the left. The S. W. will now command— Righti—DRESS, When each Sir Knight will turn his head gently to the right, and place himself on a line with the Sir Knight next on his right, whose elbow he will lightly touch. The movement of left dress will be executed by inverse means. Seeing the Sir Knights properly aligned, the S. W. will command— FRONT, When the head will resume the natural position.TACTICS FOR THE ASYLUM. The S. W. will now command— from the Right—Count—Twos. At this command, the Sir Knights will count from right to left, pronouncing distinctly, in the same tone, without hurry and without turning the head, oze, two, according to the place which each one occupies. The S. W. will now command— form Divisions. Right—¥ Ace, When the Sir Knights will all face to the right. No. 2, after facing, will quickly place himself on the right of No. 1,—the latter standing fast. Thus form- ing the Sir Knights into files of two abreast; No. I constituting the first division, and No. 2 the second. The S. W. will command— Officers—POSTS. At this command, the officers will take their stations on the floor as follows:—The J. W. on the right of the second division, faced to the right; the St.-Br., Swo.-Br., and W., in line, facing the East, one pace to the left (West) of, and at right angles to, the line of Sir Knights—the Swo.-Br. on the right and the W. on the left of the St.-Br.* The S. W. will now command— Form Lines for the Reception of the E. C. (or S. M.), * Whenever the St.-Br., Swo.-Br., and W. move together, they will be under the command of the Swo.-Br. Pooeeeeee EN RTE ee eee eiOR TREL AT AP: 156 TACTICS FOR THE ASYLUM When the J. W. will command— Second Division—By file Lefi—MARCH. At the command Warch, the Sir Knights in the second division will step off promptly—the J. W. im- mediately changing direction to the left. Each Sir Knight, on coming up, will successively change direc- tion at the same point asthe J. W. The J. W. having taken four full paces, will again command— By File Left—--MARCH, And change direction as before. When he shall have arrived opposite the left file of the first division, he will command— ie ee 2) RON And proceed to the left of his division,* and after placing the left file exactly opposite the 5S. W., who will have taken post on the right of his division, com- mand— Second Division. Left—DRESs. The division being properly aligned, he will com- mand— FRONT, And resume his post on the right of his division. While this movement is being executed, and as soon * In moving from one flank to the other, the officer will invariably pass in rear of the line.AND COUNCIL CHAMBER. Lag as the left file of the second division shall have passed the right of the first, the S. W. will take his post on the right of the latter, and command— LeRhigst Divisions PRONE oo. Right—DRESs. 3.) PRONG: The Sir Knights will thus be formed in two parallel lines, facing inward; the first division on the South side of the Hall, and the second division on the North; with the St.-Br., Swo.-Br., and W. at the foot of the lines, faced to the East. (See diagram on next page.) The S. W. will now report to the C. G. that the lines are formed. The €. G. will direct the J; W. to repair with the St.-Br. and Swo.-Br. to the quarters of the E. C., and inform him that the lines are formed and await his pleasure. When the J. W. is addressed by the C. G., he will step well to the front, face to the East, and salute.* The J. W. will now about face, and command— Sir Knights Standard-Bearer and Sword-Bearer, Left—¥ ACE. And facing to the left himself, will add— Countermarch-—By File Right—MARCH, ** All officers, when addressed by a superior, will salute with the sword, and remain in that position until they shall have received the commands of the officer addressing them, or until the communication between them shall be concluded. ee eeTACTICS FOR THE ASYLUM Ni. S, ' be ' | When he will conduct them to the quarters of the t E. C., and escort the E. C. and G. through the lines i to the East. | ‘ The W. will announce their approach, when the C. G. will command—AND COUNCIL CHAMBER. 159 Attention, Sir Knights. Form—CRoss (or Present Swords). (See Manual of the Sword.) Having passed through the lines, the escort will re- turn to its post by passing in rear of the first division. To do this, the J. W., as soon as he shall. have passed the right of the first division, will file to the right, and when he shall have passed to the rear of that division, again file to the right, and march to the foot of the lines, when, by again filing to the right, he will march the St.-Br. and Swo.-Br. to their posts on the right of the W. On arriving at the post of the St.-Br., the J. W. will step out of the line by a side step to the right; face to the West, and command— 1, HALT. 2. Right—FAce. He will then about face ; salute the E. C., and by a side step to the left, resume his post on the right of the second division. The E. C., having taken his post, will now com- mand— Sir Knights. Carry—SwoORDs. Inspection and Review. When /uspection and Review are to follow the above movement, the C. G. will command— Attention, Sir Knights. Take distance from the East by the point of the Sword, paeaee ee LE OO ee ee v3 seR RET 160 TACTICS FOR THE ASYLUM When each Sir Knight in the first and second divisions will detach his sword from the shoulder, drop the point to the left, and extend the right arm across the body, so that the right hand will rest against the Jeft breast, the back of the hand to the front, the blade extending horizontally across the breast of the Sir Knight next on his left. The S. W. will immediately command— First Division. Side Step to the Left. The J. W. will, at the same time, move promptly to the left of his division, caution the left file to stand fast, and command— Second Division. Side Step to the Right, And resume his post. The C. G. will now command— MARCH, When each Sir Knight (except the S. W. and the left file of the second division), will turn his head gently toward the East, and by a side step, without turning the body, gain a distance equal to the length of the sword from the Sir Knight next toward the East; when, if in the second division, he will bring the head to the front and resume the position of carry swords. The Sir Knights in the first division, having gained the required distance from the East, will turn the head to the West—turning it again to the front and bring-AND COUNCIL CHAMBER, 161 ing the sword to @ carry, as soon as the Sir Knight next on the left shall have cleared the point. The J. W. will align the second division so as to bring each file opposite the corresponding file of the first division. In the execution of this movement, the St.-Br., Swo.-Br., and W. will retreat with the foot of the lines so as to retain their relative positions. The E. C., accompanied by the G., will now pass down through the lines, inspecting the first division, and in returning to his post, inspect the second. As the E. C. approaches the lines, the C. G. will command— Attention, Sir Knights. Present—SwWORDSs. eee ae PrN Pe oe : ore asoe me ape igien SETAE MAT OF BR 162 TACTICS FOR THE ASYLUM As the E. €. passes, each Sir Knight will turn his sword between the thumb and forefinger, so as to ex- hibit both sides of the blade. On returning to his post, the E. C. will command— Carry—SWORDS. To form Triangle. To form Triangle immediately after Inspection and Review, the C. G. will command— 1. Second Division. Right—F acer. 2. By File Left—-M ARCH. As soon as the J. W. shall have passed to the rear of the left file of the first division, the C. G. will again command— By File Left—MAaRcu. And when the J. W. shall have arrived opposite the interval between the S. W. and the file next on his left, the C. G. will command— By the Left Flank—Into Line—MARcH, When the Sir Knights in the second division will each turn to the left, and fill the intervals in the first divi- sion. The Sir Knights in the second division will be care- ful, in marching, not to shorten or lengthen the inter- vals between the files, so that they will each arrive opposite their respective intervals in the first division at the same time.AND COUNCIL CHAMBER. The C. G. will now command— Sir Knights. Right—DREss, When the J. W. will take post on the left of the line, and the Sir Knights dress upon the S. W. Seeing the Sir Knights properly aligned, the C. G. will command— from the kight—Count—THREES, When the Sir Knights will count from right to left, one, two, three—commencing with the file next on the lettof the S: W:- The C. G. will then command— form Divisions. Right—F ack, When each Sir Knight will face to the right. After facing, No. 1 will stand fast; No. 2 will, by one oblique step to the right and front, place himself on the right of No, 1; No: 3 will take one full side step: to the right, and with the left foot place himself on the right of No. 2. Thus forming the Sir Knights into files of three, abreast, faced to the right—No. 1 constituting the first division, No. 2 the second, and No. 3 the third. The C. G. will now command— Officers—POSTS, When the officers will take their stations as follows: The S. W. on the right of the first division ; be eee RMN SOP On rs ee ee r . oe Dy Fa hteTo TNR alee coir TTT CT 164 TACTICS FOR THE ASYLUM The Swo.-Br. on the right, the St.-Br. in the centre, and the W. on the left of the second division ; The J. W. on the right of the third division, each faced to the right. The C. G. will then command— Close Intervals—MARCH. At this command, the first file of three men will stand fast. The other files will advance, and closing successively to about thirteen inches of the preceding file, will halt. The C. G. will now command— form Triangle, When the commandants of divisions will give the fol- lowing commands— ive SHV, First Division. Countermarch, by File Left. The Swo.-Br. Second Division. By File Left. pies) avy... Third Division. Mark Time. The preparatory commands having been given, the C. G. will add— MARCH, When the first and second divisions will step off simul- taneously ;—the first countermarching to the West,AND COUNCIL CHAMBER. 165 and the second filing to the North. The Swo.-Br. will step one pace forward before changing direction, so as to clear the turning-point of the first division. As soon as the S. W. shall have arrived at the point upon which the base of the triangle is to rest, he will command— 1. First Division. HALT. 2. Right—F Ack. (3. Lap OREss,, 4. WRONG: When the Swo.-Br. shall have arrived opposite the point upon which the left of his division is to rest, he will file to the left, and on arriving opposite the S. W., he will again file to the left, and march his division on a line at right angles to the first division—the right rest- ing on the S. W.—when he will command— 1. Second Division. WALT. 2. FRONT. 3. Right—DRESS. 4. FRONT. The third division will continue to mark time until the left file of the second division shall have changed direction to the North, when the J. W. will command— Third Division. By File Left—MARCH, And conduct the division to its post—following imme- diately the left file of the second division. When he shall have arrived opposite the S. W., he will com- mand— 1, Third Division. TFALT. 2. FRONT. 3. Right—DRESS. 4. FRONT. no AERO arege eirennaaiees TET ROLE 166 TACTICS FOR THE ASYLUM The C. G. will now command— First and Third Divisions—Inward Half Wheel— MARCH, When the first division will wheel to the left, and the third to the right. The left files of the wheeling divisions having arrived at a distance of three paces from each other, the C. G. will command— leUNiear, The S. and J. W. having aligned their divisions, the C. G. will command— Return—SwWoOrDs, And announce to the E. C. that the Triangle is formed. (See Diagram on opposite page.) To display the Sir Knights in One Rank, facing the Hast. The lines being formed, as prescribed for the recep- tion of the E. C,, the M. of P. will command— Attention, Sir Knights M. of C. and T. Display the Sir Knights in one rank, jacing the East, When the St.-Br., Swo.-Br., and W. will, under the direction of the Swo.-Br., advance and place them- selves opposite to and between the M. of C. and the left file of the second division.AND COUNCIL CHAMBER. He ------ ~~ ~~ ey: So Se eo etter ome eH - - - - ee The M. of C. will command— 1. First Division. Right—F ace. 2. By File Right. The M. of I. will, at the same time, pass to the left of his division, and command— 1. Second Division. Leff—Face. 2. By File Left, eee RE OO FRA — at ene ,TASS Toe eg pom SEER TET S ee 168 TACTICS FOR THE ASYLUM And place himself opposite the left file, and on a line with the St.-Br., Swo.-Br., and W., faced to the North. This having been accomplished, the M. of P. will command— MARCH. When the first and second divisions will step off simul- taneously, led by their respective commandants, and file to the right and left respectively. When the left file of the first division and the right file of the second shall have arrived on the line occu- pied by the St.-Br., Swo.-Br., and W., the M. of P. will command— [ide 2. FRONT. 93, On te Cenc) RbcS 4. FRONT. 5. Retaru—SWORDS. (See Diagram on opposite page.) When Inspection and Review are to follow this movement, the M. of P. will command— 1. Attention, Sir Knights. Draw—Sworvbs. 2. Form lines for Inspection and Review. At this command, the M. of C. will move promptly to the left of his division, and command— 1. First Division. Left—F ace. .2. By File Left, And place himself opposite the left file of his division, faced to the West. At the same time the M. of I]. will move to the right of his division, and command—AND COUNCIL CHAMBER. [CJSMIMP] 1. Second Division. Righi—F ack. 2. By File Right, And place himself opposite the right file of his division, faced to the West. The St.-Br., Swo.-Br., and W. will now about face ERIN Re aa = Jogee PNET TTR ie i see ae 170 TACTICS FOR THE ASYLUM. and place themselves between and on a line with the Me ome. and I. This being accomplished, the M. of P. will com- mand— MARCH, When the M. of C. and I., St.-Br., Swo.-Br., and W. will march straight forward, followed by the first and second divisions—the former filing to the left and the latter to the right. When the right file of the first division and the left file of the second shall have changed direction to the West, the M. of P. will command— i, IGUAILAD, 2, IEROINIC. At the command /von#, the first and second divi- sions will zzward face; the St.-Br., Swo.-Br., and W. will advance one pace, and about face. As soon as the divisions have faced inward, the M. of C. will resume his post on the right of the first divi- sion. The divisions will now be aligned by their respective commandants, as prescribed for reception of E. C. To form Escort. The officer in command will cause the Sir Knights to form in one rank and count from the right by twos, the same as for the reception of the E. C.; No. 1 con- stituting the first division and No. 2 the second; when he will command —AND COUNCIL CHAMBER. 1d 1. Second Division. Three paces to the Front— WIARGH., 2) Avouz—P ACE, — 3. 27a/7— DRESS. The second division will be dressed so that each file will be opposite its corresponding file in the first. Being ready to march, he will command— 1. First and Second Divisions. Right and Leai— FACE. 2. Countermarch by files Left and Right —IARCH. At the first command, the first division will face to the right, and the second to the left. At the second command, the first division will coun- termarch by the left and the second by the right; thus bringing the files of the two divisions abreast—No. 2 on the right of No. 1. Should the officer desire to separate the divisions, he will command— From the Centre E-xtend—MARCH, When the Sir Knights will, by side steps to the right and left, gain an interval of three paces between the divisions, and then march straight forward. Wishing to halt the escort and face the divisions inward, the officer will command— 1, HALT. 2. /7ward-—F ACE. A & eves Se prt a TO ne eneSansa ae POLES IS oot eg RECERTION OF GRAND OF RIGS ALL officers of the Grand Commandery of this State, and of the Grand Encampment of the United States, when visiting officially any Commandery within this jurisdiction, shall be received under the Cross of Steel and conducted to the East. When an officer of the Grand Commandery is an- nounced at the door of the Asylum, the Eminent Commander shall order the lines to be formed for his reception. The Captain-General will form the lines in the man- ner prescribed for the formation of an escort, in these Tactics for the Asylum, except the second division will be required to step out four paces instead of three. The Asylum being in suitable array, and the lines properly formed, the Em. Com. will direct the Gen- eralissimo, accompanied by the J. W., St.-Br., and Swo.-Br., to repair to the ante-room and introduce the visiting grand officer. The J. W., St.-Br., and Swo.-Br. will retire in the manner prescribed for the reception of the Commander, in the Tactics for the Asylum,—the Generalissimo in the rear. On arriving at the ante-room, the J. W. will cause the escort to halt, face toward the visiting officer, andRECEPTION OF GRAND OFFICERS. Les present swords; when the Generalissimo will inform the visitor that the Commandery is in readiness for his reception. As the escort enters the door of the Asylum, the Warder will announce their approach to the E. C. As the J. W., who will be on the right of the escort, reaches the foot of the lines, the Captain-General will command— Form—CROss. The escort and visiting Grand Officer will pass through the lines to the East, in the following or- der: J. W., St.-Br., Swo.-Br., Visiting Grand Officer and Gen’! in the rear, side by side—the visitor on the right. On arriving at the East, the J. W., St.-Br., and Swo.-Br. will return to their stations, in the man- ner prescribed in the reception of the E. C. In this formation, the right of both divisions are in the East. The J. W., therefore, after returning the St.-Br. and Swo.-Br. to their posts, will pass around the rear of the second division, and place himself on the right, opposite the S. W. This being done, the Captain-General will com- mand— SWORDS, Carry When the Generalissimo will introduce the Visitor to the Em. Commander. The reception being completed, the Capt.-General will command— eee BEEN eRe ee ‘Bee Se Se Teen tear Aang RT ETTORE RS 174 TACTICS FOR THE ASYLUM. 1. Present—SWORDS. 2. Carry—Sworpns. 3. Return —SWORDS. 4. Abdout—FACE. 5. Posts—MARCH. The reception of an officer of the Grand Encamp- ment of the United States will be conducted in the same manner, except the Em. Com. will direct both the Gen’l and Capt.-Gen’l to retire with the escort and introduce the Gen. Grand Officer; and on their arrival] at the foot of the lines, the Em. Com. will give the command, /orm—CRoss, as he will, also, the com- mand, Carry—SWorRbs, when the Grand Officer has arrived at the East, and the escort returned to their stations.CEREMONIAL PARADES. eer CE OPEN Re Ree—er-- oh MO “Opeded ssodicd SSS ISIC [2]CEREMONIAL PARADES. DRESS PARADE OF A COMMANDERY. (See Diagram on opposite page.) HE Commandery being in line, in one rank, counted off from the right by twos, the E. C., or commanding officer, will take his place, facing the Commandery, a distance in front of the centre equal to half its front. The C. G. will take post two paces on the right of the S. W., the remain- ing officers in their proper places in line. The music will take post on the right, the left of its front rank, at five paces from the right of the C. G. Seeing the officers in their places, the C. G. will step two paces to the front, face to the left, and command— Parade—REST, and retire to his place. The music will then deat off, commencing on the right, beating in front of the line to the left, and back to its place on the right, when it will cease. The C. G. will then step two paces to the front, face to the left, and command— 1. Aftention. 2. Commandery, 3. Prepare to Open Ranks. 4. Rear Open Order. 5. MARCH. = ene ee” ay a lb casa isaac ieorange. “sity Parmar gt RE 178 CEREMONIAL PARADES. At the second command the Commandery will re- sume the carry swords. At the third command each even-numbered file will step one pace to rear upon the left foot, and make one side step to the right, placing himself in rear of the odd-numbered file next on his right, faced to the front. (Should the Commandery be formed in two ranks, this movement would of course be unnecessary. ) At the fourth command the S. W. and J. W. will step off smartly, four paces to the rear, to mark the new alignment of the rear rank. At the fifth command the rear rank will step to the rear without counting the steps, halt slightly in rear of the alignment, and then dress to the right on the S. W., maintaining the interval between the files. The Gen. will place himself four paces in front of the Commandery, opposite his place in line, passing around the right of the Commandery. The Prelate, Treasurer, and Recorder will advance four paces, placing themselves in line with the Gen. The color-guard will place themselves one pace in front of the front rank, opposite their place in line. iihe (C. Gj after seeing, the rear. rank propemy aligned, will command— FRONT. At this command the S. W. and J. W. will resume their places in the front rank. The C. G. will pass along the front of the Commandery to its centre, turnDRESS PARADE OF A COMMANDERY. 179 to the right, and march forward to the line of officers, when he will halt, face about, and command— Present—SwoOrRvs. At this command swords will be presented, officers saluting. This done, the C. G. will face about, salute the com- manding officer, addressing him by his title, and re- por ‘¢ The Parade is FORMED.” The C. G. will then, on the intimation, ‘‘ Zake your post, Sir Knight,” face to the left and take his place in front of the Commandery, opposite his place in line, faced to the front. The E. C., or commanding officer, while the music is playing, will stand at parade rest, with his arms folded, in which position he will continue till swords are about to be presented, when he wilkcome to atten- tion, and acknowledge the salute by touching his chapeau. The C. G. having taken his post, the com- manding officer will draw his sword and command— 1. Commandery. 2. Carry—SWORDS, And add such other exercises in the manual of the sword as he may desire, concluding with Carry SWORDS. He will then return his sword, and after publishing orders, should there be any, will command— Parade ts dismissed. sented atti ich OEE Biba: eT Sn ee LAT CsSe UE TERNS? 180 CEREMONIAL PARADES. At this command all the officers who are in line in front of the Commandery, except the color-guard, will return their swords and face toward the centre. They will then step off, at the same time closing on the centre. The color-guard will face about and retire to their place in line. When all the officers have arrived at the centre, the C. G. will command— 1. Front. 2. Forward—MARCH. At the second command they will march to the front, dressing ,on. the C. G., the music playing: Having arrived at three paces from the commanding officer, the C. G. will command— HALT, Upon which all will halt, and salute by bringing the right hand to the chapeau. The hand will remain in this position till the salute is acknowledged, and will drop to the side at the same time with the hand of the commanding officer. The Commanding Officer will then communicate any instructions he may deem necessary, which will conclude the ceremony, and the officers will disperse, leaving the Commandery in charge of the S. W., who will close the ranks and march the Commandery to its quarters, the music remaining stationary and playing until the parade-ground is cleared. Should the parade be commanded by an officer su-DRESS PARADE OF A COMMANDERY. 181 perior to the E. C., the E. C. will retain his position in line—four paces in front of the centre of the Com- mandery—and the C. G., in advancing to the front to report to the Commanding Officer, will take post on his left. The foregoing instructions are for a single Com- mandery, zz one rank, Unless a much larger number of Sir Knights are on parade than is usual for a single Commandery, the effect of the one-rank formation will be much the best, as by it a much greater front is pre- sented than in the two-rank formation, with the Sir Knights standing elbow to elbow. This, however, must be left to the taste and judgment of the com- manding officer, who will be governed by the space he has to operate in as well as the number of Sir Knights on parade. Dress Parade for Two or more Com- manderies. When more than one Commandery participate in the parade, the E. C. of the Senior Commandery present will, 2 the absence of a Grand Officer, take command and appoint a well-instructed Sir Knight to act as Ad- jutant, who will perform the duties prescribed in the foregoing for the Captain-General, except in going to the front and centre he will pass the line of officers two paces, and having reported to the commanding offi- cer that “the parade is formed,” will take his station ee RAE Se ee en ee182 CEREMONIAL PARADES. three paces on the left of that officer, one pace retired, KE passing around his rear. When the commanding officer announces ‘ Pa- rade is dismissed,” the Adjutant will take post in the © line of officers directly in front of and facing the com- madnding officer, and perform the duties prescribed for the Captain-General, in the foregoing “‘ Parade of . a Commandery.” ! Wheén the duties prescribed for the Capt.-Gen. are performed by an adjutant, the Captains-General will step out with the Generalissimo and other officers, four paces in front of the Commandery, opposite their places in line. Review by Grand Officer. coe The reviewing officer will take his post in front of the centre of the line, at a distance from the same according to the length of the line to be reviewed, so that the right flanks in marching past shall be four paces from his front. The line being formed in two ranks, the E. C. of the Senior Commandery, who will be designated the commanding officer, will command— A OTTO TET EF 1. Commanderies prepare for Review. 2. Rear Open Order. 3%. MARCH. At the third command the ranks will be opened, the officers forming in front of the line as at Dress Parade,DRESS PARADE OF A COMMANDERY. 183 except the E. Commanders, who will advance two paces in front of the line of officers. The commanding officer, seeing the ranks aligned, will command— " FRONT, And place himself four paces in advance of the line of officers, opposite the centre of the line. He will then face about and command— Present—SWoORDS, At which swords will be presented, officers saluting, the standards drooping, drums beating, or trumpets sounding. The commanding officer will face about and salute the reviewing officer, who will acknowledge the salute by touching or raising his chapeau,—after which the commanding officer will face toward the line and command— Carry—SWORDS, and again face toward the reviewing officer. The reviewing officer will, accompanied by his staff, proceed to the right of the line, and will pass in front of the officers to the left, returning to the right in rear of the line. While the reviewing officer is passing around the line the music will play, ceasing when he leaves the right to return to his station. As soon as the reviewing officer arrives at his station, the commanding officer will command— 1. Close Order. 2. MARCH.184. CEREMONIAL PARADES, At the first command the officers and color-guard ‘ will face about, and at the second command will re- t ° . . turn to their stations in line, the ranks closing. The commanding officer will then command— By Platoon Right Wheel. 2. MARCH. 3. Pass in Review. 4. Column forward. 5. Guide Right. 6. MARCH. At the second command the line will break into col- umn of platoons.’ At the sixth command the column will step off, music playing. The column will twice change direction to the left, so that its right flank will pass four paces in front of i the reviewing officer. L All the officers will salute the rey iewing officer ey when at six paces from him, recoverin g the sword when Six paces past him. In saluting chet will cast their eyes toward him; the standards saluting (by droop- | ing) in the same manner. The head of the column having executed a second change of direction to the left, after having passed the reviewing officer the commanding officer will com- mand— TEE AO RTT Guide—L oft, And when it shall arrive on the original grounds, he will halt, and form it in line facing the reviewing } officer, open the ranks, and salute as at the begin- ning, which being acknowledged will terminate the Review.DRESS PARADE OF A COMMANDERY. 185 The reviewing officer having retired, the Comman- deries will return to their quarters under command of their immediate officers. A single Commandery may be reviewed in accord- ance with the same principles. If in one rank, the ranks to be opened as prescribed for Dress Parade in one rank. The column may pass in review by ¢hrees, sections, or platoons. All grand officers present at the review will act as staff of the reviewing officer, and will be habitually posted on the right and two paces to the rear of him, according to rank. Reception and Escort to Visiting Com- manderies. The Commandery to perform escort-duty will pro- ceed to the place where it is to receive a visiting Com- mandery, and form in line, faced to the front—the left toward the point from which the visiting Comman- dery is to arrive. The Generalissimo of the receiving Commandery will then, by direction of the Em. Com., inform the visiting Commandery that the line is formed for its reception, and escort it past the front to the right of the receiving Commandery, when it will halt and face to the front. The receiving Commandery will present swords, officers saluting, while the visiting body is passing. The officers of the passing Commandery will saZu¢e, and the Sir Knights pass at a carry. OtteSe ERNE eS Ee 186 CEREMONIAL PARADES. The receiving Commandery will then break into column of threes, sections, or platoons, and march past the visiting Commandery (the same manual be- ing observed as before), and continue the march. The Generalissimo of the receiving Commandery will re- sume his post in the column of his own Commandery as it passes. The visiting Commandery will, as soon as the left of the escort shall have passed, break into column of threes, sections, or platoons, as may please the taste or convenience of the commander thereof, and follow the escort. Arriving at the destination, the receiving Com- mandery will come to the front and present swords, the visitors marching past, officers saluting, to their quarters. Funeral Escort. The Commandery will assemble in the Asylum, the Sir Knights in full uniform, with the hilts of their swords and the Grand Standard dressed in mourning, form line, count off from the right by threes, and, under the command of the Em. Com., proceed to the house from which the funeral is to take place, right in front. The pall-bearers will be selected by the Em. Com., and posted on the right of the column. The chapeau and sword of the deceased, and, if an officer, his jewel trimmed with crape, will be borne by the pall-bearers.FUNERAL ESCORT. 187 On arriving at the house, the column will halt, and form line faced to the front; when the Em. Com. will command— Parade—REST. The Em. Com., Gen., Capt.-Gen., and Pall-Bearers will enter the house with swords in sheath. The Em. Com. will receive the chapeau, sword, and jewel from the pall-bearers and place them on the coffin. When the services at the house are concluded, the pall-bearers will take up the remains, carry and deposit them in the hearse, and take posts and march on each side. The procession being ready to move, the Em. Com. will command— 1. Attention, Commandery. 2. Reverse—SWORDS. 3. Threes left—MARCH. 4. Guide right, And march the Commandery immediately in front of the hearse. The Commandery may be formed in column of threes, sections, or platoons, at the pleasure of the Commander, and any evolution in keeping with the solemnity of the occasion may be executed on the march to the grave, remembering always to have the Commandery in column of threes, leftin Jront, on ar- riving at the grave, so as to be in proper order to form triangle. On approaching the grave the column will take a direction so as to have its right flank next to, and aes chsh pene i a a i NE ap ne Oty AE ne a eS. ~ SET RUAN 188 CEREMONIAL PARADES. distance from, the grave, equal to one-half the length of the column. When the S. W. (now in the rear) shall have arrived nearly opposite the head of the grave, the Em. Com. will command— I. HALT. 2. Carry—Sworps. 3. Adout—FACE. 4. FORM 7riangle—Officeys—POSTS. 5. MARCH. At the fourth command the officers will take posts and give the necessary preparatory commands, and at the fifth the triangle will be formed around the grave in accordance with the instructions laid down in the Lactics for the Asylum —retaining the intervals be- tween the files. This being done, the Em. Com. will take post at the head of the grave, in the apex of the triangle, and command— Sir Knights—Return—Sworpbs. While the service is being read the Sir Knights will be uncovered—holding the chapeau on the right shoul- der with the left hand. The pall-bearers will form a Cross of Steel over the grave when the Prelate receives the Cross from the Generalissimo, returning to a carry when he shall have deposited it in the grave. The services being concluded, the Em. Com. will command— 1. Attention, Sir Knights. 2. Draw—Sworns. 3. form Column. 4. MARCH.FUNERAL ESCORT. 189 At the first command the Sir Knights will resume the chapeau; at the third command the commandants of divisions will give the necessary preparatory commands to re-form the column, and at the fourth, the three divisions will step off simultaneously ;——the first division facing to the left and countermarch by file right—halt- ing when the Sir Knight on the left has executed the movement; the second division facing to the right and filing to the left, so as to place itself on the left of the first division; the third division facing to the right and twice filing to the left place itself on the left of the second division. The Em. Com. will now command— 1. Officers Posts. 2. Column forward. 3. Guide left. 4. MARCH. The officers will resume their posts in column of threes, and the Commandery return, right in front, to the Asylum. EEE IEW a POE RNC OREO eee raef ae ATH ETI 5 2BURTAL Sin [er OF THE ORDERS OF MASONIC KNIGHTHOOD.rn nn aeemeemasinetlntaatesedl Bee Mite?PCIe, | Shave i G EN BOR AGL . RoE Gi Adin OsNice 1. No Sir Knight can be buried with the funeral honors of Knighthood unless he-be a Knight Templar, in regular standing. 2. It shall be the duty of the E. Commander to con- vene the Sir Knights of the Commandery, upon notice of the death of a Sir Knight, who may be entitled to receive funeral honors, upon request, made when liv- ing, or by his family after his decease, for the purpose of attending the funeral ceremonies. 3. Sir Knights, on such occasions, will attend in full t uniform, pursuant to the regulations; their sword-hilts and the banner of the Commandery being suitably dressed in mourning. 4. On the coffin of the deceased Sir Knight will be placed his hat and sword; and, if an officer, his jewel, trimmed with crape. 5. The E. Commander will preside during the ser- vices, and, assisted by the Prelate, lead in the cere- monies, pursuant to the Ritual. If Grand Officers or Past Grand Officers be present, they will be allotted a place in the procession according to their rank; and if the Grand Prelate or a Past Grand Prelate be pres- ent, he will take the place of the Prelate. 6. When the public or religious services are con- ee BY ne enSr Ag oe TEETER “See 194 THE BURIAL SERVICE. cluded, the face of the deceased will be uncovered, and the Sir Knights (or a detachment of them), will form the ‘‘ cross of steel’? over the body, the E. Commander, with the Prelate, being at the head of the coffin, and the other officers at the foot. 7. When more convenient or desirable, the part of the service, before going to the grave, as here indica- ted, may be performed at the house of the deceased, or be deferred till at the grave. THE FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE CONDUCTED ACCORD- ING TO THE FOLLOWING Rel Ele. E. Com. Sir Knights: In the solemn rites of our Order we have often been reminded of the great truth, that we were born to die. Mortality has been brought to view, that we might more earnestly seek an immor- tality beyond this fleeting life, where death can come no more forever. The sad and mournful funeral-knell has betokened that another spirit has winged its flight to a new state of existence. An alarm has come tothe door of our Asylum, and the messenger was Death, and none presumed to say to the awful presence: ‘‘ Who dare approach?” A pilgrim warrior has been sum- moned, and ‘‘there is no discharge in that war.” A burning taper of life, in our Commandery, has been extinguished, and none, save the High and Holy One, can relight it. All that remains of our beloved Com-MASONIC KNIGHTHOOD. 195 panion Sir Knight lies mute before us, and the light of the eye, and the breathing of the lips, in their lan- guage of fraternal greeting, have ceased for us, for- ever, on this side of the grave. His sword, vowed only to be drawn in the cause of truth, justice, and rational liberty, reposes still in its scabbard, and our arms can no more shield him from wrong or oppression. The Sir Knights here return arms. It is meet, at such a time, that we should be silent, and let the words of the Infinite and Undying speak, that we may gather consolation from His revelations, and impress upon our minds lessons of wisdom and instruction, and the meetness of preparation for the last great change which must pass upon us all: et us be reverently attentive while Sir Knight, our Prel- ate, reads to us a lesson from the Holy Scriptures. Prelate. Help, Lord! for the faithful fail from among the children of men. Response. Help us, oh Lord! Pre. The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. Res. Hear us, oh Lord! Pre. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 2es. Be nigh unto us, oh Lord! Pre. The Lord redeemeth the souls of his servants ; and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. Res. Redeem us, oh Lord!aA: 196 BURIAL SERVICE FOR Pre. For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me. Res. Redeem us, oh Lord! Pre. But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave; for he shall receive me. Res. Redeem us, oh Lord! Pre. Wilt thou show wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Shall thy loving-kindness be declared in the grave? or thy faithfulness in de- struction? Res, Save us, oh Lord ! Pre. We spend our years asa tale that istold. The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if, by reason of strength, they be fourscore years, yet is their strength, labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut off and we fly away. So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Fes. Teach us, oh Lord! Pre. For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust. As for man, his days are as grass; as a flower of the field he flourisheth. For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more. But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him. Res. Show mercy, O Lord! Pre. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed; in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump; for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall beMASONIC KNIGHTHOOD. 197 changed. For this corruptible must put on incorrup- tion, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up.in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? es. O death, where is thy sting! O. grave, where is thy victory ! fre. The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Res. Thanks be to God! fi. Com. Shall the memory of our departed Brother fade from among men? tes. It is cherished in our soul forever ! £. Com. Shall no record be left of his virtues and worth ? Res, It is inscribed upon our hearts; it is written in our archives; the heart may cease to throb, and the archives may moulder and decay; but the tablets of the Recording Angel on high can never perish. The Recorder here opens the Book of Records of the Commandery, on which a page ts set apart, suitably inscribed, and says: Thus it is written. The Sir Knights uncover, and bow their heads. E. Com. He was a true and courteous Knight, andopicomiciahess alias SETS A 198 BURIAL SERVICE FOR has fallen in life’s struggle full knightly with his armor on, prepared for knightly deeds. Pre. Rest to his ashes, and peace to his soul! Res. Rest to his ashes, and peace to his soul! Pre. Sovereign Ruler of the Universe! into thy hands we devoutly and submissively commit the de- parted spirit. Res. Thy will be done, oh God! & The following HYMN will be sung: Precious in the sight of heaven, Is the scene where Christians die; Souls with all their sins forgiven, To the courts of glory fly; Ev’ry sorrow, ev’ry burden, Ev’ry cross they lay it down; Jesus gives them richest guerdon, In his own immortal crown. Here above our Brother weeping, Through our tears we seize this hope, He in Jesus sweetly sleeping Shall awake to glory up. He has borne his cross in sorrow— Weary pilgrim all forlorn— When the sun shines bright to-morrow Twill reveal his sparkling crown. Knights of Christ! your ranks are broken! Close your front, the Foe is nigh!MASONIC KNIGHTHOOD. Shield to shield, behold the Token, As he saw it in the sky! BY THIS SIGN, so bright, so glorious, YOU SHALL CONQUER! if you strive, And, like him, though dead, victorious In the sight of Jesus live. The following Prayer will then be made by the Prelate; (or an extemporancous Prayer may be made by him, or by any Clergyman present, as may be preferred.) FATHER OF LIGHTS! in this dark and trying hour of calamity and sorrow we humbly lift our hearts to Thee. Give us, we pray, that light which cometh down from above. Thou hast mercifully said in Thy holy word, that the bruised reed Thou wouldst not break; remember in mercy, oh Lord, before Thee. {Be Thou, at this hour, the Father of the fatherless and the widow’s God. Administer to them the consolations which they so sorely need.] Cause us to look away from these sad scenes of frail mortality, to the hopes which lie beyond the grave, and bind us yet closer together in the ties of brotherly love and affection. While we see how frail is man, and how uncertain the continuance of our lives upon the earth, and are re- minded of our own mortality, lead us, by Thy grace and spirit, to turn our thoughts to those things which make for our everlasting peace; and give us a frame of mind to make a proper improvement of all the admoni- tions of Thy providence, and fix our thoughts more at a mae es ae rs keTNT Aan POTEET Ae 200 BURIAL SERVICE FOR devotedly on Thee, the only sure refuge in time of need. And at last, when our earthly pilgrimage shall be ended, ‘‘ when the silver cord shall be loosed, and the golden bowl be broken,” oh wilt Thou, in that moment of mortal extremity, be indeed /zmanuel— Christ with us. May ‘‘the lamp of Thy love” dispel the gloom of the dark valley, and we be enabled, by the commendations of Thy Son, to gain admission into the blessed Asylum above; and, in »Thy glorious _presence, amidst its ineffable mysteries, enjoy a union with the spirits of the departed, perfect as is the hap- piness of heaven, and durable as the eternity of God. Amen. ftes. Amen, and Amen, and Amen! The procession will then form and march to the place of interment in the same order as before. On arriving at the place, while forming in order, a suitable DIRGE, or the following AYMN, may be sung: AIR—Pleyel’s Hymn. Softly, sadly, bear him forth To his dark and silent bed ; Weep not that he’s lost to earth, Weep not that his spirit’s fled. By our trials, hope, and fear ; By our anguish keenly felt ; Let us trust God will be near, When we’re at His altar knelt.MASONIC KNIGHTHOOD. This, our Brother, gone before, May we in remembrance keep, Hoping, as time passes 0o’er, We shall meet where none e’er weep. Sadly now we leave his form, In the tomb to moulder still; Hoping, in th’ eternal morn, Christ his promise will fulfill. One last look—one parting sigh; Ah, too sad for words to tell; Yet! tho’ tears now dim each eye, Hope we still, and sigh, farewell ! re WE ie i een202 BURIAL SERVICE FOR On reaching the grave, the Sir Knights will form a ® triangle around tt, the base being at the foot, the E. Commander and Prelate being at the head of the grave, and the friends and relatives at the Soot, and the services will thus proceed : Pre. Sir Knights :. There is one sacred spot upon the . earth where the foot-falls of our march are unheeded ; our trumpets quicken no pulse, and incite no fear; the rustling of our banners and the gleam of our swords awaken no emotion—it is the silent city of the dead, where we now stand. Awe rests upon every heart, and the stern warrior’s eyes are bedewed with feelings E which never shame his manhood. It needs no siege, si nor assault, nor beleaguering host to enter its walls; | we fear no sortie, and listen for no battle-shout. No : Warder’s challenge greets the ear, nor do we wait j a while with patience for permission to enter. ' Hither must we all come at last ; and the stoutest heart and the manliest form that surrounds me will f then be led a captive, without title or rank, in the chains of mortality and the habiliments of slavery to the King of Terrors. But if he has been faithful to the Captain of his sal- vation, a true soldier of the Cross; if he has offered suitable gifts at the shrine of his departed Lord, and bears the signet of the Lion of the tribe of Judah, then | may he claim to be of that princely house, and to be ae admitted to audience with the Sovereign Master of Heaven and Earth. Then will he be stripped of the ncapumeneeendsMASONIC KNIGHTHOOD. 203 chains of earthly captivity, and clothed in a white gar- ment, glistening as the sun, and be seated with princes and rulers, and partake of a libation, not of death and sorrow, but of that wine which is drank forever new in the Father’s kingdom above. We cannot come here without subdued hearts and softened atfections. Often, as the challenge comes which takes from our side some loved associate, some cherished companion in arms, and often as the trum- pet sounds its wailing notes to summon us to the death-bed, and to the brink of the sepulchre, we can- not contemplate ‘‘ the last of earth” unmoved. Each successive death-note snaps some fibre which binds us to this lower existence, and makes us pause and reflect upon that dark and gloomy chamber where we must all terminate our pilgrimage. Well will it be for our peace then, if we can wash our hands, not only in token of sincerity but of every guilty stain, and give honest and satisfactory answers to the questions re- quired. The sad and solemn scene now before us stirs up these recollections with a force and vivid power which we have hitherto unfelt. He who now slumbers in that last, long, unbroken sleep of death, was our Brother. With him have we walked the pilgrimage of life, and kept watch and ward together in its vicissi- tudes and trials. He is now removed beyond the effect of our praise or censure. That we loved him, our presence here evinces, and we remember him in scenes to which the world was not witness, and ae ST 2 Se ee aa a eeePe a aie. BURIAL SERVICE FOR 204 where the better feelings of humanity were exhibited without disguise. That he had faults and foibles, is but to repeat what his mortality demonstrates— that he had a human nature, not divine. Over those errors, whatever they may have been, we cast, while living, the mantle of charity: it should, with much more reason, enshroud him in death. We, who have been taught to extend the point of charity, even toa foe, when fallen, cannot be severe or merciless toward a loved Brother. The memory of his virtues lingers in our remem- brance, and reflects its shining lustre beyond the portals of the tomb. The earthern vase which has contained precious odors will lose none of its fragrance though the clay be broken and shattered. So be it with our Brother’s memory. The Funior Warden then removes the sword and hat from the coffin, which last will then be lowered into the grave, while the Prelate repeats as follows : Prelate. ‘‘1 am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whosoever liveth, and believeth in me, shall never die.” To the earth we commit the mortal remains of our deceased Brother, as we have already commended his soul to his Creator, with humble sub- mission to Divine Providence. (Here cast some earth on the coffin.) arth to earth; (here cast again,) ashes to ashes ; (eve cast more earth,) dust to dust; till the morn of the resurrection, when, like our arisenMASONIC KNIGHTHOOD. 205 and ascended Redeemer, he will break the bands of death, and abide the judgment of the great day. Till then, friend, Brother, Sir Knight, farewell ! Light be the ashes upon thee, and may the sunshine of Heaven beam bright on thy waking !” fees. Amen, and Amen, and Amen! Lhe Funior Warden then presents the sword to the £. Commander, who says + £. Commander. Our departed Brother Sir Knight was taught, while living, that this sword, in his hands as a true and courteous Knight, was endowed with three most estimable qualities: its hilt with Jortitude undaunted; its blade with justice impartial; and its point with sercy unrestrained. To this lesson, with its deep emblematical significance, we trust he gave wise heed. He could never grasp it without being reminded of the lively significance of the attributes it inculcated. He has borne the pangs of dissolving na- ture—may we trust that it was with the same fortitude that he sustained the trials of this passing existence; to his name and memory be justice done, as we hope to receive the like meed ourselves; and may that mercy, unrestrained, which is the glorious attribute of the Son of God, interpose in his behalf to blunt the sword of divine justice, and admit him:to the blessed companionship of saints and angels in the realms of light and life eternal ! es. Amen, and Amen, and Amen!TTR NT Scien yee bere OS OTT NANT LF MIS 206 BURIAL SERVICE FOR The Senior Warden then presents a Cross to the Pre- late, who says « Pre. This symbol of faith—the Christian’s hope and the Christian’s trust—we again place upon the breast of our Brother, there to remain till the last trumpet shall sound, and earth and sea yield up their dead. Though it may, in the past history of our race, have been perverted, at times, into an ensign of oppression, and crime, and wrong; though it may have been made the emblem of fraud, and superstition, and moral darkness; yet its significance still remains as the badge of a Christian warrior. It calls to mind Gethsemane, and its sorrowful garden; the judgment- hall of Pilate, and the pitiless crown of thorns; Gol- gotha and Calvary, and their untold agonies, that man might live, and inherit everlasting life. If an inspired Apostle was not ashamed of the Cross, neither should we be ; if he gloried in the significance of the truths it shadowed forth, so ought we to rejoice in it as the speaking witness of our reliance beyond the grave. May this hope of the living have been the anchor to the soul of our departed Brother—the token to admit him to that peaceful haven ‘‘ where the wicked cease from troubling, and the weary are at rest.” Res. Amen, and Amen, and Amen! The Prelate then casts the Cross into the grave, and continues : Pre. The orders of Christian Knighthood were in-MASONIC KNIGHTHOOD. 207 stituted in a dark period of the world’s history, but their mission was high and holy. To succor and pro- tect the sorrowing and destitute, the innocent and oppressed, was their vow and their lifelong labor and duty. For long, long years, they well and nobly per- formed their vows, and did their devoirs. In those rude ages, the steel blade was oftener the arbiter of justice, than the judgments of judicial tribunals, or the decrees of magistrates. So long as the Templars adhered to their vows of poverty, they were virtuous and innocent; and their language was, in truth, ‘‘ Sil- ver and gold have I none; but such as I have, give I unto thee.”’ But, with the accession of wealth and civil power, they were tempted, and fell from their high estate; and their possessions attracted the cupidity, and their prowess incurred the hatred, of the despots of those times. When the martyred De Molay had perished, and the Order was proscribed, they united with the fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons, and returned to their primitive simplicity of manners; and a rough habit, coarse diet, and severe duty, was all that was offered to their votaries. In our land, we have perpetuated only the distinc- tive rites, with the appellations and regulations of the defenders of the Holy Sepulchre—the early champions and soldiers of the Cross—and this, as a guerdon of merit, not a badge of rank. The sword, in our hands, is more as a symbol of the duties we are vowed to ful- fill, than as an instrument of assault or defence. We claim to exercise practical virtues in the holy bonds of . eae OES Eady G ee wna o oI - - of aaenees eae See Ee a eesig TON ss ao FORO TTT 208 BURIAL SERVICE FOR our confraternity, in humble imitation of those re- nowned knights of the olden time; for there is still, in this refined age, innocence to be guarded, widowed hearts to be relieved of their burdens, and orphanage to be protected from the chill blasts of a wintry world. And to be true and courteous, is not limited to any age or clime. Our Brother, whose cold and lifeless remains have just been committed to the earth, was one of our fra- ternal band, bound by the same ties, and pledged to the same duties. To his bereaved and mourning friends and relatives we have but little of worldly con- solation to offer; but we do tender to them our heart- felt sympathies. And if the solemn and interesting ceremonies, in which we have been engaged, have not pointed to them a higher hope and a better consola- tion, then all our condolences would be in vain. Sir Knight companions, let us pray: ALMIGHTY and most merciful God! we adore Thee as the Sovereign Ruler of all events, both in time and for all eternity. As it hath pleased Thee to take from our ranks one dear to our hearts, we beseech Thee to bless and sanctify unto us this dispensation of Thy providence. Inspire our hearts with wisdom from on high, that we may glorify Thee in all our ways. May we have thy divine assistance, oh, most merciful God! to redeem our misspent time; and in the discharge of the important duties Thou hast assigned us in our moral warfare here below, may we be guided by faithMASONIC KNIGHTHOOD. 209 and humility, courage and constancy, to perform our allotted pilgrimage acceptable in Thy sight, without asking a remission of years from Thee. And when our career on earth is finished, and the sepulchre, ap- pointed for all the living, receives our mortal bodies, may our souls, disengaged from their cumbrous dust, flourish and bloom in eternal day, and enjoy that rest which Thou hast prepared for Thy good and faithful servants in Thy blessed Asylum of peace beyond the vails of earth. All which we ask, through the media- tion of our Redeemer, King of kings, and Lord of lords. Amen! Res. Amen, and Amen, and Amen ! E. Com. Attention, Sir Knights: The lines are then formed, and the Cross of Steed made over the grave, and the following HYMN 2s sung ¢ AIR—Mount Vernon. Christian warriors, to the pealing Of the solemn vesper-bell, Round the tri-form altar kneeling, Whisper each, Emanuel. When the watch and ward are over, Guarding the Asylum well, Smiles of peace arouna them hover, At thy name, Emanuel.TTR PRET ET ER, BURIAL SERVICE, ETC. When the matin-notes are ringing, Cheerfully from mount and dell, Strength for warfare still is springing From thy name, Emanuel. When some deed of emprise sharing, Deeds like those traditions tell, Prompts each Knight to noble daring— ’Tis for Thee, Emanuel. When the storm-clouds darkly lower On our pathway dark and fell, Knight heroic will not cower, Cheered by Thee, Emanuel. When death’s fearful damps are stealing, And is breathed the last ‘‘ Farewell !” And the brighter world revealing, Thou shalt come, Emanuel ! The Sir Knights may then escort the friends of the deceased to their home, or return to their Asylum, as may be expedient.UNIFORM OF A KNIGHT TEMPLAR. ADOPTED BY THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 1862. FULL DRESS.—Black frock coat, black pantaloons, scarf, sword, belt, shoulder-straps, gauntlets, and chapeau, with appropriate trimmings. FATIGUE DRESS.—Same as full dress, except for chapeau a black cloth cap, navy form, with appropri- ate cross in front, and for gauntlets white gloves. ScARF.—Five inches wide in the whole, of white,eg * ceSeepemer tema ene aR aS DD UNIFORM OF A KNIGHT TEMPLAR. bordered with black one inch on either side, a strip of navy lace, one-fourth of an inch wide at the inner edge of the black. On the front centre of the scarf, a metal star of nine points, in allusion to the nine founders of the Temple Order, inclosing the Passion Cross, sur- rounded by the Latin motto, ‘‘ Zz hoc Signo Vinces ;” the star to be three and three-quarter inches in di- ameter. The scarf to be worn from the right shoulder to the left hip, with the ends extending six inches be- low the point of intersection. CHAPEAU.—The military chapeau, trimmed with black binding, one white and two black plumes, and appropriate cross on the left side. GAUNTLETS.—Of buff leather, the flap to extend four inches upward from the wrist, and to have the appropriate cross embroidered in gold, on the proper colored velvet, two inches in length. SwORD.—Thirty-four to forty inches, inclusive of scabbard, helmet-head, cross-handle, and metal scab- bard. BELT.—Red enamelled or patent leather, two inches wide, fastened round the body with a buckle or clasp. SHOULDER-STRAPS.—For Grand Master and Past Grand Masters of the Grand Encampment.—Royal purple silk velvet, two inches wide by four inches long (outside measurement), bordered with two rows of em- broidery, of gold, three-eighths of an inch wide: the Cross of Salem embroidered, of gold, in the centre, lengthwise. For all other Grand Officers of the Grand Encamp-UNIFORM OF A KNIGHT TEMPLAR. 913 ment.—The same as the Grand Master, except for the Cross of Salem the Patriarchal Cross, of gold, with the initials of the office respectively, embroidered, of silver (Old English Characters), at the foot of the cross, narrow- wise of the strap. For the Officers and Past Grand Officers of the Grand Commandery.—Bright red silk velvet, two inches wide by four inches long, bordered with one row of embroidery, of gold, quarter of an inch wide; the Templar’s Cross, of gold, with the initials of the office, respectively, to be embroidered (Old English Characters), in silver, on the lower end of the strap. for the Commander and Past Commanders of a Subordinate Commandery. vet, one and a half inches wide by four inches long, bordered with one row of embroidery, of gold, quarter of an inch wide; the Passion Cross, with a halo, em- broidered, of silver, in the centre. For Generalissimo.—Same as the Commander, ex- cept for the Passion Cross the Square surmounted with the Paschal Lamb. For the Captain General.—Same as the Com- mander, except for the Passion Cross the Level sur- mounted by the Cock. Cap.—Navy form; black cloth, four to five inches high, narrow leather strap fastened at the sides with small metal Templar’s Cross, and with appropriate cross in front. DISTINCTIONS.—The Sir Knights will wear white metal, wherever metal appears. Commanders and Emerald green silk vel- 5 ee Lee. a