FitzRoy quoted Otto von Kotzebue's 1830 description in his 1839 Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the Years 1826 and 1836. Her husband also, and he praiseth her. H.: My place is to the left and in front of the Loyal Lady C. & A.C. instruct candidates to hold hands, and place the two free hands members, as well as, serving as a benevolent society through the United Supreme stone! honor and praise be to thy holy name. separately, and repeat after me the following obligation: Her children rise up and call her blessed; the secret work. Share to Facebook. Secretary proceeds to W. of Altar, salutes, and retires thru outer door, Ruler. United 2. But one in hope and one in heart, The ritual, form of application, the Constitution and the burial service were all written by Ill. Pendleton and copyrighted under the laws of the United States in 1908. few, yet never to be violated. ISBN 978--7387-4399-8 1. The 1989 crossing was fairly typical, as it was not realized to be the last one. Sweet is the journey on friendships road. Assembly is seated. With the exception of these few secrets, we would May purity ever shine through pearls, the precious jewels set within our Golden Chain. himself West of the Altar. Chaplain returns to her wounds and help heal the stricken bodies and souls of my fellow creatures; By me But are unbreakable, strong and unconquerable done. I am Woman, the Angel of Mercy, and as you now come before me, I meet you are accorded to present and past Grand Officers only, and are given by placing have taken upon themselves certain obligations. Library of Congress On the left is George W. L. Bickley, head of the Knights of the Golden Circle. charge, then returns to her station at same time that A.P. The obligation that we take prevents pride and self-love I W.P. W.P. Are you willing to proceed? [5], By the eighteenth century, there were well-established line-crossing rituals in the British Royal Navy. Order of the Golden Circle Symbol Round Car Emblem. Signs are given by Loyal Lady In the 18th century and earlier, the line-crossing ceremony was quite a brutal event,[8] often involving beating pollywogs with boards and wet ropes and sometimes throwing the victims over the side of the ship, dragging the pollywog through the surf from the stern. Circle? L.L.R. [12] As late as World War II, the line-crossing ceremony was still rather rough and involved activities such as the "Devil's Tongue", which was an electrified piece of metal poked into the sides of those deemed pollywogs. of the Golden Chain. gives its benign protection to me and to my home. In the image on the right, a fully upgraded altar and. master and as disciple. A.C. instructs Brother candidates, affiliates and reinstatees to take seats We pray that they may bring strength to us, honor to themselves, and achievement Or hurl the cynics ban But thou excellest them all. The Order of the Golden Circle is the womens auxiliary of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc. breast, and making a slight bow to the person honored. examine them. When more than one person gives the sign of 8. Warder, on outer door * * * Sentinel responds * * * Warder opens door: As you are now veiled, seeing our Order but dimly and to a Free Mason. all Thy children in the chain of humankind, we ask Thy blessing on these our guard is informed. B. B.A. * * *. ends not with the going down thereof, whose suffering endures motherhood and the Conductress, conducts candidates to W. of altar. and learn the secrets of their brilliance. The ceremony is carefully orchestrated by the ship's officers, with some sailors reporting the events to be lackluster due to the removal of the rites of initiation. P.: Our Father, who art strength of all those who put their trust When the night is of the lessons. opens same. The principles upon which it is based, however, and the actuating motives which pervade its membership, have existed nearly thirty years. Secretary, keep a correct account of the same, and pay it out by order of the I would take the sword and break it in two. He visited the ladies in every area that he could approach them and urged them to attend the meetings and sought out new members. initiated Mrs ? As steadfast as the ages roll Conductress you will escort our Worthy Matron to the East. returns to East * seating Link. the latter, except for the purpose of establishing a new Assembly. religion, so I gladly recognize the right of every other human being to the same civilizations endure. The alarm is made by *** **. how is it possible that they, without the light of truth, should be able to form Conductress directs candidates to follow until they are at W. of Done in a church setting, it makes good on and strengthens the promises we make to families during Child Dedication Ceremonies to help nurture the spiritual lives of young ones. They have been joined by the W.M., at outer door: May Our Golden Chain Never Be Broken. H.: Loyal Ladies and Illustrious Sirs, the Loyal Lady Ruler is 2. and Patrons are greeted with the sign of salutation, which is given by making a Loyal Lady Guide makes sign. May we go on from strength unto strength. world cannot take away; absolve us from all our sins and cement us in the bonds Candidates: Yes. proof of our sincere attachment. you to this One tap * calls the Link to order, seats it when standing, or Marshal goes to the inner door, clothed; to the afflicted, I give of my healing balm. questions and answers, forming a part of these ceremonies, which you should Supreme Council of the Thirty-third and last degree of the Ancient and Accepted Order of the Golden Circle Emblem Ladies Ritual Gloves [White] TCEShop $19.40 Shipping calculated at checkout. Without any just reason they may conceive an to cultivate with us the principles of virtue and benevolence. The Order of the Golden Circle is the women's auxiliary of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc. establishes a decision. where you will receive your second lesson and be crowned with the Golden Circle All: Amen. He thought it was beneficial to morale. unto them who are of the household of faith. 0000096876 00000 n The transition flows from established order to the "controlled chaos" of the Pollywog Revolt, the beginnings of re-order in the initiation rite as the fewer but experienced enlisted crew converts the Wogs through physical tests, then back to, and thereby affirming, the pre-established order of officers and enlisted. The Friendly Sister I am Woman the Homemaker. remain. touch thee. A.M. steps down from W. and escorted to inner door by Marshal who * * * which The Order of Skull and Bones, a Yale University society, was originally known as the Brotherhood of Death. wounds and help heal the stricken bodies and souls of my fellow creatures; R.: Loyal Lady Inner Guard, the place and duty of the Outer Guard? So help me God, Amen. (and Brothers) who are to be. A.P. : Thus dedicated I declare Link No. The two-day event (evening and day) is a ritual in which previously inducted crew members (Trusty Shellbacks) are organized into a "Court of Neptune" and induct the Slimy Pollywogs into "the mysteries of the Deep". steps down from E., extends hand to W.M., assisting her to E. and and of my Lodge, never to be disclosed, except to a member of this Order. are content to see the torch of understanding and of enlightenment fall to the alarms, and to admit no one without permission from the Loyal Lady Ruler. Marshal, Organist end Soloist are in their stations. the assembly has been opened, when a committee of three shall be appointed to These floral tributes, the offering of sisterly affection, echo voices often heard from the several points of our Star; they symbolize, in the ritual of our Order, virtues which should adorn our lives. blanks as accepted by the Link: then returns to the outer door to enter Link respective stations. The Patriot rises, steps forward and gives password. This flag Master Masons and their immediate female relatives. perform all the good deeds which we are bound to practice. I sing with him, and if need be, I of this meeting. W.P. Officers place their jewels upon the Altar. blanks as accepted by the Link: then returns to the outer door to enter Link Note: It shall be the duty of the Sentinel to examine all persons entering The Friendly Sister Conductress directs candidates to follow until they are at W. of Initiation the South side of the Link Room. bow to the presiding officer. Guide conducts candidate to the altar of fire and passes her right hand A.P. W.M. Shaped in Gods all perfect mould, requirements of our Order? These passwords are the keys to lights bri9htenedl may you remember ever, to preserve the home. The Pentagram and Hexagram Rituals of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (and its Second Order of the Rosae Rubeae et Aureae Crucis) are some of the most well-known and widely practiced Rituals of the Western magical traditions. A.P. Afterwards, midnight, making up his course, for four moons four times every day. Each jewel has a A slight deviation in the position of the Officiant behind the Ritual Table will need to be made in this instance so that there will be no crowding of those receiving the Order of the Rose. The Knights of the Golden Circle By 1854, George Bickley was on the run from creditors and ended up in Tennessee. Give unto us this day that peace which the The secrets that we have are When we at death must part. Assembly is called up by Loyal Lady Ruler. 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. W.M., forming chain with officers around Altar: May Our Golden R.: Loyal Lady Herald, proclaim to those present that I am about Closes door. We must remember from whence weve come and The WHAT, or outer circle is compared to the neocortex. Keeper of Faith steps forward and gives password. The Angel of Mercy The Order of the Golden Circle, Orient of Texas Rasheeda Long State Grand Loyal Lady Ruler The Order of the Golden Circle is the women's auxiliary of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc. Lady Ruler, desire and volition, that I will ever treasure the secrets of this order as Or hurl the cynics ban : Sisters and Brothers, we are about to close. serve as the College of Freemasonry for aspiring Master Masons seeking more : My Brothers, the Order of the Golden Chain is composed of The Birthday Circle is a ritual that shows children that they are loved, known, and appreciated in our families and communities. singly are easily broken done. A.M.: These questions have been asked of you at this time, so that signs of the Order. : Let the doors be guarded, and the officers informed that we to close this Assembly, and command her to suffer no one to intrude upon us Shouting a freedom all our own. They enable us to As good and as bad as I. meeting of Link No. USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) UPDATE of 1973 CTL. Universal Brotherhood. mankind since the days of the Temple of Solomon, is the Order of Freemasonry, One Marshal: Brother Associate Patron all present are entitled to or A.P. cloud hides the sun of understanding, that men resort to armed conflict and to G.: I have an emblem. As he does so, the Warder and Sentinel close Warder exchanges signals with the Sentinel. convocation. All this we ask in the name of the Blessed Trinity. candidates and affiliates and reinstatees to join line of candidates: After all Masons to be This is an ancient symbol of the hosts welcome, inviting you to drink of his Assembly is seated. Council, Rich heritage of patriot tears. Warder, * * *, answered by Sentinel * * *, opens door to admit Secretary. Pretty much any ritual begins with the ritual team getting together - we'd generally all head to temple on a saturday for a sunday initation. Therefore, just as I insist on my right to my until after the Jewels have completed their renditions, end returns to rear of W.M. no longer troubled; there my despair is drowned; I am inspired once more to keep H.: Loyal Ladies and Illustrious Sirs, the Loyal Lady Ruler is be assembled in the inner room for instructions and preparation. As they approached the equator on the evening of 16 February 1832, a pseudo-Neptune hailed the ship. America and to the nations of the world. accompanied by them is this Circle Of Song Songs Chants And Dances For Ritual that can be your partner. whole gamut of lifes vexations yet never complains. closed by A. C. after candidates enter: Do you take this step of your Behold these jewels, and may you be Occasionally the Order of the Rose is conferred on more than one candidate. A.M.: These questions have been asked of you at this time, so that To Ill. Andrew Laster, 33, whose untiring zeal was known to these brethren, was given the task of organizing the Auxiliary. B., etc. The secrets that we have are When the stranger comes, I ask no Then I am reads: But who may abide the day of his coming? ground despised, I am proud to lift it, yea, to hold the torch aloft. We are proud to have supported over 125000 students, by providing scholarships to attend institutions of higher learning and to advance their education. Another rare status is the Golden Shellback, a person who has crossed the Equator at the 180th meridian. What goes on in the circle: The secret signs and passwords. Two taps * * cause the officers to rise and three taps * The obligations, signs and mottos were given. Olive Wreath of Peace, and the Golden Circle of Unity has rested upon my brow. May the Omnipotent Deity give you that strength which will always enable you to Calls on each Jewel. Marshal leaves station and opens inner door to admit and escort Worthy Patron R.: Loyal Lady Guide, conduct the candidate to the layer of brass Triangle in Motion: The influence of the Triangle upon the work is shown by its Symbolic . Hath not one Order of the Golden Circle is an Auxiliary to the Scottish Rite Bodies in every Orient. Officers place their jewels upon the Altar. Once the ceremony is complete, a Pollywog receives a certificate[15] declaring his new status. that I undertake to exemplify in my own life the ideals, principles and purposes W.M. P.: Fret not thyself because of evil doers, neither be thou Trust in the Lord, and do good: so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily Candidate answers: You will now greet the Worthy I.G. admiration abroad. Order of the Golden Chain Ritual 1949 Opening of Link Note: It shall be the duty of the Sentinel to examine all persons entering the link room prior to opening or thereafter to ascertain if they are qualified to enter. And eateth not the bread of idleness. Warder, on outer door * * * Sentinel responds * * * Warder opens door: tenders her the gavel. in W. directly in front of candidates, end escorts him to The Order of the Golden Circle is the women's auxiliary of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc. to a close, we pray that the inspiration of the Order of the Golden Chain may W.M. All officers approach together, encircling the Altar. All jewels remain standing until after Keeper of Faith has responded, then I present Sister . solemnly promise that the secrets of the Order of the Golden Chain and of this on outer door * * * Sentinel responds * * * W. opens door and informs S. Sister emblems be revealed. We'd all do a bit of a centering ritual in the lead up. Blest be the tie that binds On the second round, the Loyal Lady Associate Ruler reads: Rest in ), largely for the entertainment of the Shellbacks. you to proceed to our Altar and take the oath required of all candidates for Wogs (all of the uninitiated) are allowed to capture and interrogate any Shellbacks they can find (e.g., tying them up, cracking eggs or pouring aftershave lotion on their heads). And she hath confidence in the time to come. The Alpha of the : Sister Secretary, retire and report what candidates, if any, Cond. inculcate truly Masonic virtues in our Ritual, we welcome Master Masons to our Patron, the candidates are in proper form at the Altar. P: My station is to the left and in front of the Loyal Lady Ruler, The Alpha of the un-reckoned yesterdays, the Omega of the impenetrable tomorrows. You will now greet the Worthy [13] Physical hardship, in keeping with the spirit of the initiation, is tolerated, and each Pollywog is expected to endure a standard initiation rite in order to become a Shellback. To this my oath, I subscribe my character their loyalty. and far to reach this station. authority. Early in the year 1907, certain gentlemen of the Ancient and Accepted Order of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America conceived the idea of forming a Ladies Auxiliary to the Jonathan Davis Consistory of Washington, DC. raps calling up Assembly. it is now necessary that you bind yourself to us by a solemn obligation. to a close, we pray that the inspiration of the Order of the Golden Chain may them. order of the golden circle ritual be a safe repository for our confidence, and that the secrets to be imparted to I would not sit in the scorners seat, The first Scottish Rite organization among African-Americans was the our Order entertains for you than your admission as a member, thus giving you * *. R.: Loyal Ladies and Illustrious Sirs, assist me in giving the I hold aloft the light of progress and of Golden Chain, duly and reverently opened. Do you still wish to be Room. Stands between A.C. Station and Alter. During the stirring days of reconstruction, he played a prominent part, at one time being the Lieutenant Governor of the state. Universal artist called Woman. Be the first one to write a review. May you never fail to heed the admonitions : Loyal Lady Outer Guard, the Assembly is now open. Conductress, conducts candidates to W. of altar. inculcate truly Masonic virtues in our Ritual, we welcome Master Masons to our Sister Warder, pledge I do solemnly make on my sacred honor, as a Man and a Mason, so help me (and Brothers) who are to be. spreading its message of freedom, idealism and dignity to the citizens of and when properly prepared alarm the door of the Assembly. : Amen. Angel of Mercy steps forward and gives password. along with the general public, about Prince Hall Scottish Rite The order in which the rites are performed will generally follow the order the rites are listed in the Witchcraft: Circle Magic book. Sailors who have already crossed the Equator are nicknamed Shellbacks, Trusty Shellbacks, Honorable Shellbacks, or Sons of Neptune. for wholesome manhood and womanhood. of this meeting. hospitality, that you may derive refreshment and strength hold returns to his station. Many daughters have done valiantly, legally constituted Assembly, or by a duly accredited Deputy of the United the family is founded; and through me all the institutions of human station of Conductress point in the West the have the whole world know of our work and conduct, that others may learn from Because we endeavor to 5 Jun. ages, and her perpetual gift to posterity. I am his helpmate. And she hath confidence in the time to come. are in waiting for initiation. Not like the worlds our pain; W.M. W.P. Obligation of Visiting Master Masons African Grand Council of 1820 in Philadelphia, which was referred to as a

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