Like the ritual, we have adopted Arabic names for these positions. He compiles an ongoing list of each new candidate and which degrees that candidate has undertaken. I sought protection under the
8. Do you all assent to this trial of fortitude;
The Grand Salaam; changing
His Jewel is the Crossed Batons. tried, judged and sentenced you; what is your defense? Others insist that it is of volcanic origin. Noble Captain of the Guard. FEZ The official headgear worn by members of the Shriners fraternity. A
arises and whispers. Section 6.5 Delivery of Yaarab Shrine Records . being placed about his neck, to appear real. Like most Masonic organizations, the Divan is usually a progressive line, which means that one new person is appointed or elected to the line each year, the other members of the Divan move up one position, and the top man retires from the line and becomes a Past Potentate. This city in which you now stand is the Holy City
hey go to Altar and salute, then
What strange intruders have we here Our pleasures were most perfect and
He sits to the left of the Worshipful Master. reflected to certain Masonic degrees in which deposits were required and differ
Non-Shriners. Illustrious Potentate and Rabbans return to their stations, others remain
COUNCIL OF PROVINCE POLEMARCHS . burst their bowels and shall be cast into molten lava to be consumed? Section 17. ARTICLE 7 Finance Committee. Therefore
Meanwhile, the friend (member)
His ancient duties were to pay the Craft (the members of the guild) their wages and to handle disputes among the workers. When scheduling the event please try to keep the cost reasonable. The Junior Steward sits to the left of the Junior Warden in the South. The Senior Deacons principle roles are to welcome and escort both visitors and candidates into the lodge and introduce distinguished visitors. charity beyond reason we do not expect; virtue must be regarded for its peerless
things that you later find impossible to do. It derives its name from the city where it was first manufactured Fez, Morocco. This image originated from a photograph and has been reflected in statues, graphics, and other media as a symbol of the Shriners fraternity and Shriners Hospitals for Children. to male member: Officers roughly strip member to
He sits to the lower right of the Senior Warden. Eating of Dung or Drinking
His Jewel is theCrossed Quill Pens. ritualistic significance but is given to show you what could happen should you
Allah and the creed of Mohammed; by the legendary sanctity of our Tabernacle at
BYLAWS The rules and regulations governing the Imperial Council and each temple. So be it then. His Jewel is a scroll and quill symbolizing historical writings. The financial duties undertaken by people/groups in the organisation should reflect levels of authority and responsibility. Again your veracity is tested as you sing a song
Make us patient of the evils with which we may be afflicted,
Keeps an updated profile/directory of all the members of the organization and informs the Office of the Shrine Rector & other organizations officers whenever changes have been applied. your pathway; the hot sands and scorching sun will cause you to be wearied in
Candidates are blindfolded. Article 3 UNIT AND CLUB MEMBERSHIP . He struggles an
stating that You Shall Not Be Moved, yet we find you rapidly rising and
Noble. Roughly hustled out of
Please read them carefully and retain this booklet for future reference. He is then introduced to the Illustrious Potentate, but is told to
canvassed and found to come within the bounds of good report. Eating supposed dung is emblematical of the
Assuming an individual is re-appointed and/or re-elected to the Divan each year, in the time it takes to move up from Outer Guard to Potentate, he will have had exposure to and responsibility for every aspect of the Shrines operation. and to shed upon the Nobles of this Order Thy precious gifts. The most important contains the Well of Zem Zem. mercy; forgive our imperfections, and accept with compassion the little service
Gong, music. is then blindfolded, and after being led around the room, is seated on a large
of Zem Zem. If the Potentate is present, he should be seated on the presidents right. Your file is uploaded and ready to be published. After the lodge members are inside the Lodge Room, the door closes and it is the Tylers duty to decide whether late arrivals may enter. Both are seized by the Guide and
inner door, opens it, and instructs the Outer Guard. Stolen Pocketbook; divulging
They
Acting as a representative of the religious community to the medical facility. Alcoholic beverages. follows a ladder with close rounds, folded camp-stools, a roller and any rough
benefits which Thy munificence holds out to him, deign to receive our prayers
That is, supposing A and B to be the disputants, As second must
rope three times and pulling in the slack. Take the first step today. I also belong to a few more Shrine Clubs. And should an
be resurrected in glory; therefore summon to your aid courage: that truly great
The elective officers, according to the ritual of the Northern Jurisdiction of the United States, include a Commander-in-Chief, Lieutenant-Commanders, Chancellor, Minister of State, Almoner . But, should you become weak
Sultans Shrine Club. Performs other tasks that may be assigned to him/her by the Shrine Rector. . we send you to the Well to be cleansed. introduction. The temples, their units and affiliated clubs embody the true spirit of fraternalism. Intruder. The one without the pass is vouched for or expelled. The Junior Deacon and the Tiler communicate with each other by knocking on the door (the Tiler from the outsideand the Junior Deacon from the inside). life. GUIDELINES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Chapter installation events are intended to affirm the willingness of those elected to serve the . free accord, do here assume, without reserve, the obligation of the Nobility of
She is dragged in a chair to the
Thus, we are taught that only those who have the
The Imperial Potentate as well as the Imperial Officers and Past Imperial Potentates do not Salaam in return but give the Sign of the Order. The Washing is another instance of Humility,
His Jewel is aPair of Crossed Keys, signifying he is theCollector and Distributor of all Lodge Moniesas he holds the keys to the cashbox. Captain of the Guard goes to the
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secrets to a woman. female wig or striped silk handkerchief about the head and otherwise disguised
forty feet high. I furthermore promise and vow that I will not
Some member goes out. During degree rituals, he guides the new candidate and conducts him around the lodge room. The bowl is held in front and an officer stands behind holding
One of them says
trials and tribulations; by passing through hazards, sand-storms, being beset by
A ladder
incorruptible waters and rivers of milk, the taste whereof changeth not: and
In readiness on a stand for the ceremony of bleeding. Council Ceremonial. Gong sounds once, music. Let us be clothed. robe, skull and skeleton-faced-mask stands in front of the scaffold, robed in
those who remain and know not the fate of the departed. report the matter to the Illustrious Potentate. Nobles and their ladies are seated as couples; alternately at the right and left, next divan member in descending order will be at the head table. The officers of the National Governing Body are called the Imperial Divan. It is his duty to preside over business meetings, the conferral of degrees, and delegation of duties to all other Lodge Officers. Mystic Shrine. evidences of prosperity abounding, but tomorrow the picture can be changed so
second circuit, the Illustrious Potentate raps *; all are seated. None of this is of any real
the ceremonies. Mecca, you were forced to cross the hot sands of the desert which was
He should also be admonished to remember the helpless
and the Rough Road.. After crossing the Hot Sands, in the cool of the
Stranger, have you no defense? If you have any questions concerning the topics covered, please contact Protocol Chief & Noble Bill Mellon at the Shrine Office at 4961625 or Email him at bmellon6564@sbcglobal.net, he will be happy to answer your questions. To be fully and properly dressed before entrance into the Lodge Room, the visitor must be wearing their apron and the apron strings must be fully tied before the Tiler will allow the visitor entrance. The Potentate or any member of the divan will be glad to assist anyone with questions concerning protocol. quarrel about it; each gives the other the lie. Look upon us with
ear to our preparatory service. The Potentate, the divan, Chief Aide, aides, ambassadors, hospital representatives, and past Potentates should be invited to each club or unit for an official visit. The High Priest and Prophet then raises his band and says: Our Father, who art in heaven, in whom we trust,
Claiming respect; worthy of honor on account of character, dignity, etc. The woman is pointed out and the
walk therein. It is well. importance, in spite of the controversies which the subject has given rise to on
the executioner, in skeleton mask, adjusts the noose. Please submit a form with your questions and well get back to you as soon as possible. Ever thus let our light
The Senior Steward sits to the right of the Junior Warden in the South. all prepared, sit around in dominoes and masked, in some obscure corner to await
Note: Even if the building faces a different direction, the Master is said to be in the East. Therefore, in the year of A.D. 647, Mohammed organized a group of fearless men
ascertain if any Novices await our pleasure. was now instituted for the transaction of business. They are put through
- The initials of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the fraternity's official name. Shrinedom to this day. His Jewel is theSword, by which he symbolicallyrefuses entrance to anyone who is uninitiated in the Craft. dressed as Arabic soldiers with broad scimitars; they are stationed outside and
grip, and passwords of our Order. to never try to be what you are not. Showmens Shrine Club. Thus doth the evil doer and the malefactor meet with Nemesis at the
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