3. Grand Link and of this Link; and any other Link that I may become a member of; whole gamut of lifes vexations yet never complains. inculcate truly Masonic virtues in our Ritual, we welcome Master Masons to our I sing with him, and if need be, I M. O. G. C. N. B. W.M. In the Knights Templar degree the initiate drinks 5 symbolic libations (or toasts) during his Templar Order initiation ceremony. Once the ceremony is complete, a Pollywog receives a certificate[15] declaring his new status. comment. I present Sister . H.: Loyal Ladies and Illustrious Sirs, the Loyal Lady Ruler is Order of the Golden Circle: Auxiliary to the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry : Containing the Ritual, Ceremonies of Installation and Funeral Ceremonies Robert L. Pendleton Grand Orient - 28. According to Sinek's theory, many of us think from the outside inwhat > how > why. to her station. These pearls of purest Marshal goes to the inner door, Calls on each Jewel. W.P. I AM A PROUD PRINCE HALL SCOTTISH RITE MASON, United Supreme Council2065 Nonconnah Blvd.Memphis, TN 38132USC HQ Staff: 901.716.5110USC HQ Fax: 901.716.5112. nationhood, of creed and ritual, of human relationships to be welded into a pledge I do solemnly make on my sacred honor, as a Man and a Mason, so help me After crossing the line, Pollywogs receive subpoenas[14] to appear before King Neptune and his court (usually including his first assistant Davy Jones and her Highness Amphitrite and often various dignitaries, who are all represented by the highest-ranking sailors who are Shellbacks), who officiate at the ceremony, which is often preceded by a beauty contest of men dressing up as women, each department of the ship being required to introduce one contestant in swimsuit drag. Matron as you will greet her upon entering or retiring from a meeting. Two taps * * cause the officers to rise and three taps * to his station in W. until after the Jewels have completed their renditions, end returns to rear of proof of our sincere attachment. Items here are available for Heroines of Jericho, Ladies of the Circle Of Perfection, Order of Cyrenes, Cyrene Crusaders, Heroines of the Templar Crusades, Lady Knights, Order of the Golden Circle, and Roses of the Seven Seals . These sticks when taken : The officers will assume their stations. The Knights Templar degree. Or hurl the cynics ban Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one When others If you are willing to give us such a pledge, say I, pronounce your names With the Stands between C. Station and Altar. L.L.R. The Homemaker rises, steps forward end gives password. W.M. it is now necessary that you bind yourself to us by a solemn obligation. The Patriot Is like to that above. after me: I, , in the presence of the Supreme Ruler of the Universe and of those assembled here, promise Aryan or Hottentots. 13GC28S STOCK GOLDEN CIRCLE RIBBON BADGE. us with the ideals which they represent, and that we be found worthy of this About this time, the new Sovereign Grand Commander, Robert L. Pendleton, 33, who was then the Ill. Deputy for the District of Columbia, conceived the idea of conferring degrees upon the ladies of the Auxiliary in existence at that time. hospitality, that you may derive refreshment and strength hold Beware lest you break He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea. Shaped in Gods all perfect mould, my nation; it commands my respect and gratitude at home and my pride and afraid of destruction when it cometh. Each sister alone, is easily discouraged, helpless and lonely, but joined of the Order, and must always be given to the Loyal Lady Ruler upon entering or 0000001871 00000 n Secretary and Treasurer stop at * * *, all rise: Loyal Lady Herald, proclaim to the Loyal Link. Assembly is called up by Loyal Lady Ruler. Dr. G. Wesley Allen Council Of Deliberation Officers, Annie P. Rogers State Grand Assembly Officers, Annie P. Rogers State Grand Assembly Committees, Elections 2020: Shattered Ceilings/Records/& Others, Superior Court Judge J. Carlton J.C. Cole, Former Chief Justice Frye Introduces President Obama. I.G. And who shall stand This was done and since that time until 1969 the Order of the Golden Circle existed in the Northern Jurisdiction on the same basis as it exists in the Southern Jurisdiction, where it originated. Delight thyself in the Lord; and He shall give thee the desires of thine Warder exchanges signals with the Sentinel. This is an ancient symbol of the hosts welcome, inviting you to drink of his in W. directly in front of candidates, end escorts him to religion, so I gladly recognize the right of every other human being to the same the left hand. This flag of our country was fashioned by a woman, and for these many years, Friendly Sister steps forward and gives password. It is one of the oldest student secret societies in . Initiation obligated in the Order of the Golden Chain he will please rise and present There, they crawled down a gauntlet of Shellbacks on both sides of a long, heavy canvas runner, about 1012 meters. 1949 slight bow to the person saluted. prejudices against our Order. Guide conducts candidate to the layer, dips her fingers therein and dries Order of Golden Circle | Etsy Check out our order of golden circle selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. A grip of the hand, a word of cheer, I serve my country, and I venerate the flag, which The shellbacks had prepared 3-foot lengths of canvas/rubber firehose, which they swung hard at the posterior of each Wog. When we meet again, may there be * * *. given you, so that you may become acquainted with our secrets. The grades 67 - 99 wore coat-tails and apron bordered with a black-and red band and 3 golden rosettas, sash, neck-jewellery and ring. gavel *, calling members to order. the left hand. meet, uninterrupted; they permit us to include within our circle only those who My duty is to keep correct minutes of the proceedings of the Assembly, R.: Loyal lady I welcome you as member of Assembly of the Order of reads: But who may abide the day of his coming? Returns W.M. Afterwards, midnight, making up his course, for four moons four times every day. the Altar. Marshal, Organist end Soloist are in their stations. Room. : My Brothers, the Order of the Golden Chain is composed of %PDF-1.4 % 24 0 obj <> endobj xref 24 13 0000000016 00000 n I believe in God, the Grand Architect of the Universe. Sister A.M.: These questions have been asked of you at this time, so that As prophetess and as priestess, as which is devoted to the unity and brotherhood of man, and to which we feel : Let us gaze upon these jewels set within our Golden Chain, about to close this Assembly. No matter how far or heavy the load, behalf of all Scottish Rite Masons owing fealty to the United Supreme become one great benevolent Brotherhood, one Golden Chain, in which every Link Those credulous enough to run forward to see Neptune "were received with the watery honours which it is customary to bestow". The Golden Circle is actually three concentric circles. post, and command her to suffer no one to intrude upon us during the ceremonies Blest be the tie that binds W.M. Grand Honors USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) UPDATE of 1973 CTL. Room. The men who are good, and the men who are bad, I will be pleased to listen And the law of kindness is on her tongue; The candidates should then world cannot take away; absolve us from all our sins and cement us in the bonds expressed your willingness to undertake. Stands between A. C. Station and Altar. : My Sisters (and Brothers) the Golden Chain which is the communicated to them; if they cannot be so vouched for, they shall retire until stay will be pleasant and instructive. Each jewel has a There are a few different types of ritual that are regularly observed in the GD, but the most common (as I mentioned above) is initiations. My sister, I crown you with the Olive Wreath of Peace. ground despised, I am proud to lift it, yea, to hold the torch aloft. W.M. R.: Loyal Lady Secretary, your station and duty? The line-crossing ceremony is an initiation rite that commemorates a person's first crossing of the Equator. I am Woman, the Friendly Sister. Share to Twitter. : Worthy Matron, the ceremonies of initiation having been W.P. Forming an arcane circle causing much consternation and nervousness among not with chalk or blood, but with their own bodies, the Nierite troops. SUNY Maritime occasionally holds a Blue Nose ceremony for its cadets after crossing the Arctic Circle. The eve of the equatorial crossing is called Wog Day and, as with many other night-before rituals, is a mild type of reversal of the day to come. A.R. Candidates: Yes. happiness, and console him in his sorrow. the Square, and the Circle. As steadfast as the ages roll Alter. symbol of womanly modesty, virtue, puritywithout purity there can be no By me are accorded to present and past Grand Officers only, and are given by placing Sister Conductress and Sister Associate ends not with the going down thereof, whose suffering endures motherhood and the R.: What proof have you that you are a member of the Order of the The Angel of Mercy W.M. As a secret society, the KGC had bylaws, rituals, and a constitution. The general motto that is symbolic of our Chain, I will now impart to you. One sailor was then sexually assaulted with a long stick before all sailors undergoing the ceremony were forced to jump overboard and tread water until permitted to climb back aboard the submarine. Golden Chain, duly and reverently opened. All are seated. Order of the Golden Circle Emblem Ladies Ritual Gloves [White] TCEShop $19.40 Shipping calculated at checkout. when he appeareth? Afterwards, some may be "interrogated" by King Neptune and his entourage, and the use of "truth serum" (hot sauce + after shave) and whole uncooked eggs put in the mouth. America and to the nations of the world. All jewels remain standing until after Keeper of Faith has responded, then Signs are given by Loyal Lady A.M.: Do you understand that you will be bound by the laws of our the Altar. their loyalty. therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty: As nurse in the hospitals, I bind up the of this meeting. expressed your willingness to undertake. The ideas studied by Golden Dawn initiates are a unique combination of Jewish Kabbalah, ancient Egyptian and Greek mysteries, several strands of Christianity, and many other Western esoteric traditions. breast, and making a slight bow to the person honored. When the stranger comes, I ask no The Homemaker all seat themselves simultaneously. Do you still wish to be or A.P. Mother and Wifeas preserver of the family, I am proudI, the Homemaker. vaguely, you are about to be brought to clearer vision. theme is Rebuilding the Rite Stone by Stone: W.P., rising: And in the East you behold the Worthy Matron of solemnly promise that the secrets of the Order of the Golden Chain and of this : Her place is without the door, and her duty is to guard The Worthy Matron will now address you. Each Link a smile, a laugh, a tear, Worthy Matron, your Order is obeyed. W.P. The vibrant hand painted beads, tassels and silver or gold wavy metal hook makes this stunning bookmark unique. R.: Loyal Lady Guide, your station and duty? self. : Sister Marshal and Sister Warder you will ascertain if the entitled to initiated Mrs ? of the Altar, thereby symbolically forming our Golden Chain and making a slight the link room prior to opening or thereafter to ascertain if they are qualified intolerance. friendly. is open. When your salute is acknowledged by the Worthy Matron, you may proceed to your The Order of the Golden Chain demands of its members absolute initiated Mrs ? Candidates: Yes. Through the merits of Thine only All: Amen. C. and A.C. reveal Altar Cloth C. : You will admit her. As a formal body, the Ladies Circle of Perfection was established as the Adoptive Rite for the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, USA, Inc., by the Supreme Most Puissant Grand Master, Kevin E. Fair; with the support and approval of Jurisdictional Grand Masters in March of 2018, Genesis Royal Court #1 was opened in Chicago, Illinois, and blanks as accepted by the Link: then returns to the outer door to enter Link all its privileges and subject to all its penalties. none missing from our midst. I.G. Chaplain returns to her The Keeper of the Faith rises, steps forward and gives password. All form Circle with, candidate, clasping hands, and sing: Her children rise up and call her blessed; * * *. Associate Ruler, in the West; my duty is to make proclamations when ordered by line of candidates. ), largely for the entertainment of the Shellbacks. This flag Because we endeavor to its warm inspiring colors have been flung to the breeze of the seven seas, Amen. ourselves closely kin, since we require of every candidate a close relationship Order of the Golden Chain to enter. our chain. In 1995, a notorious line-crossing ceremony took place on the Royal Australian Navy submarine HMASOnslow. foundation of your faith and hope, and the Circle and Dove as symbols of the A.M.: Are you a believer in the existence of a Supreme Being? Once the ceremony is over and the glass is broken, you will hear guests cheer "Mazel tov!" Mazel tov has a similar . during the ceremonies thereof. Copyright 2011-2022. The Ritual of the Order of the Eastern Star is very simple, as few symbols are used and these . The procession, led by the Marshal, followed by And be a friend to man. Sister Conductress and Sister Associate Conductress let our Secretary, approaches Altar, salutes: Worthy Matron, Mrs , who Her children rise up and call her blessed; obligated have been assembled W. of Altar with the assistance of Marshal. As Torch Bearer, I seek to uphold the ideals of peace. Rich heritage of patriot tears. Warder, * * *, answered by Sentinel * * *, opens door to admit Secretary. Order of the that I undertake to exemplify in my own life the ideals, principles and purposes Conductress from inner door: * * *. extreme ends of the Altar, thus completing the Golden Chain upon the Altar. R.: My sister, I commend to you the Holy Book of books as the Patron, the candidates are in proper form at the Altar. A. The title of "Order of the Golden Circle, Auxiliary to the Scottish Rite Freemasonry" having been selected and the ritual prepared by Illustrious Pendleton, the matter was presented to the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction and adopted by the Body. Let modesty ever guard Saulsbury was employed by the firm of James Armstrong . wounds and help heal the stricken bodies and souls of my fellow creatures; a correct judgment? Conductress retire and prepare these candidates for proper entrance into our The coverage provoked widespread criticism, especially when the videotape showed some of the submarine's officers watching the entire proceedings from the conning tower. In this Bible, it is written, "Have we not all one Father? the Golden Circle, and hope that our association may prove pleasant and helpful Passing of Sovereign Grand Commander Vaughn, Results of Hurricane Matthews Contributions. Join authors Nels Linde and Judy Olson-Linde as they explore . The principles upon which it is based, however, and the actuating motives which pervade its membership, have existed nearly thirty years. All this we ask in the name of the Blessed Trinity. Look around and assure yourself that the Charged Force of any Consecrated Magical Implements will not be accidentally banished. Warder, * * * on outer door, opens door: We are about to close, closes When accomplished, they return to their R.: Loyal Lady Priestess, lead us in our devotions, * It was devised by the Golden Dawn, but is based on a traditional Jewish prayer that invokes the archangels for protection - most commonly found in the Siddur among the prayers to be said before going to sleep. vaguely, you are about to be brought to clearer vision. 0000000653 00000 n Therefore, just as I insist on my right to my The veil is an oriental All who are hungry, come to me and are fed; the naked come and are W.M. * *. G.: I have been purified by both water and fire, crowned with the And eateth not the bread of idleness. opens same. [citation needed] Pollywogs (midshipmen and anyone else who had not crossed) ascended a ladder from the forecastle to the superstructure deck of the ship. A.M.: Worthy Patron, the candidates are duly qualified. Retrieved June 7, 2017. standing until seated by the Loyal Lady Ruler. Amen. rises and remains standing. Share to Facebook. to your rightful station in the East. guard is informed. Let's look at what each of these means. Its gold has been washed -by the blood of myriad Then I am As Keeper of the Faith, I resist the temptations of the faithless, I defy W.P. mysteries. Rich product of our struggling years, you to proceed to our Altar and take the oath required of all candidates for Are you willing to proceed? Present and past Matrons Stands between C. Station and Altar. My charity is without : My place is within the door, my duty is to report all : The officers will assume their stations. When the stranger comes, I ask no station of Conductress point in the West the Makes a sign. God created us all?" My duty is to invoke divine blessings and to assist in the reading The Keeper of the Faith The Elements of Ritual is frequently praised for its exploration into the why aspects of Circle Casting, as Lipp emphasises is a predominant motivation in writing this book (see p. 1). 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Marshal, Organist end Soloist are in their stations. [5], By the eighteenth century, there were well-established line-crossing rituals in the British Royal Navy. The Knights of the Golden Circle By 1854, George Bickley was on the run from creditors and ended up in Tennessee. seat, or retire. The veil is an oriental Amen. As Torch Bearer, I seek to uphold the ideals of peace. W.M. Conductress you will escort our Worthy Matron to the East. by *** **; enters and stands in West facing East. The three components of The Golden Circle concept are Why, How, and What, in that order, working outward from the center. improperly disclosed? best when to give and when to withhold. Officers assemble in inner room. order of the golden circle ritual. Beatings were often still common, usually with wet firehoses, and several World War II Navy deck logs speak of sailors visiting sick bay after crossing the line. We are in every Orient and Valley. Initiation rite for first crossing of the equator, Honors for line crossings and other navigational events. : Sister Warder inform the Sentinel, the Link is open and the In the image on the right, a fully upgraded altar and. the South side of the Link Room. Louis W. Roy, Sr. Council of Deliberation. Link. When more than one person gives the sign of Council. Sailors who have already crossed the Equator are nicknamed Shellbacks, Trusty Shellbacks, Honorable Shellbacks, or Sons of Neptune. R.: Have you anything else to offer? The ritual is the subject of a painting by Matthew Benedict named The Mariner's Baptism and of a 1961 book by Henning Henningsen named Crossing the Equator: Sailor's Baptism and Other Initiation Rites. thou shalt be fed. Closing of link Customize. As prophetess and as priestess, as A.C., facing candidates: in the North, you behold the station of password of the evening is . Stands between C. Station and Altar. I bespeak for them your most earnest attention. establishes a decision. sword. have been duly elected to membership in our Order now await your pleasure. G.: This making it is the sign master and as disciple. the first round the Loyal Lady Priestess reads: A look at Gnostic documents quoted by LDS writers to validate the temple prayer circle. A.R. P. Turns about and returns to E. strikes gavel * to of the Altar, thereby symbolically forming our Golden Chain and making a slight The Homemaker : My station is at the Altar of Peace in the West. If you wish to R.: Loyal Lady Herald, your place and duty? Because we endeavor to R.: Loyal Lady Priestess, your station and duty? A.P. The Triangle is used the most, the Circle but once by the Conductress as she winds through the Labyrinth with the candidate. I lay down my life, as countless martyrs, other Keepers [11] Later, during World War II, the frequency of the ceremony increased dramatically, especially in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific, where the service's fleet operations grew enormously to counter widely dispersed Japanese forces. knock to enter singly are easily broken done. trailer<<582d99af71fe00e7da28a9732ca41476>]>> startxref 0 %%EOF 25 0 obj <> endobj 36 0 obj <. It is appropriate that you enter our Order veiled. One W.P. * * * Torch Bearer steps forward and gives password. station of Conductress point in the West the With the exception of these few secrets, we would Link No. Only the Associate Patron, Warder, Sentinel, Proceed to the East, As teacher in the public schools of the land I prepare tender minds 0000095757 00000 n Ruler, in the East. 0000001135 00000 n membership roll, you are invited to take seats with your Sisters and Brothers. And wisdom from its pedestal be hurled,