Masonic Notes And Queries.

skins , and is adorned with the red silk triple Latin cross , placed higher than the woollen cross of the profession , which triple cross is surrounded by a rosary with gold globules , of which every ninth or major globule is red . The cap is made of ermine skins ; on solemn occasions ifc is bound with [ the gold diadem , adorned with glittering carbuncles and nine points , of which the ninth andanterior point supports an upright red cross of the Order on an orb ( cerulean , supported and bound by a gold circle ); but sometimes it is adorned

ivith a gold band , with a gold apex , and a white triple plume . He who discharges the patriarchal office on the death of the Grancl Master , substitutes the gold forked Tiara for the cap , bound with the Magisterial Diadem , from which hangs the gold stole fStolaJ or riband , with the pontifical patriarchal vestments , lined with ermine skins . For the mantle also are substituted the linen surplice ( Bochelum ) and white silk robe , embroidered , edged , and fringed with gold . The pantaloons are silk , ancl edged with gold . The

boots are white , edged with gold , with red heels . The hilt of the sword is silver , glittering with carbuncles , but the belt of thc sword is gold . And the other ornaments are—fche gold Magistorial-Patriarchal-Ring , sparkling with carbuncles , worn on the right ring-finger . The gold Magisterial-patriarchal-statf , at the end of which is elevated the cross of the order upon an orb . The gold rod of Justice . Art . 413 . Of the Magisterial Prince ( except Art . 32 , whilst the Acts of Enthroning are performing ) , the ornaments

are the same , except the diadem , the major-collar and the Magisterial-sivovd , staff , ring , and Tiara of the Supreme Pontiff or Patriarch , and Eod of Justice . Tho Diadem of a Magisterial Prince is adorned with nine points , but not with the cross . The Tunic and Mantle are adorned with a red woollen triple cross , which is surmounted by a red rosary , of wliich every ninth or major globule is gold . The collar is made of iron , ( Eorsitan ) in the form of tho minor chain , from which is suspended the conventual-cross .

Art . 414 . The ornaments of the Deputy Grand Masters are the same , except the JDiaclem , Tiara , Major collar , Magisterial-sword , ring , stall ; Patriarchal vestments , ancl rod of justice . But the cap is silk , edged with ermine skins , which has a gold band , ancl the apex whereof is gold , and ornamented with a triple white plume . The Tunic and Mantle are lined with sable skins and edged with ermine : but deputy Grancl Masters appear adorned with the triple Latin cross in red silk ( which is surrounded with a circle of the colour of the arms of the principality ) on the left side of the tunic and mantle . The hilt of the sword is gold , ancl the sword is

suspended from a gold belt . Art . -1-15 . The ornaments of Princes are the same as deputy Grand Masters , without the circle of the triple Latin cross . The cap is not decorated with tho gold band ancl triple plume , but only with three white feathers . Art . 41 G . The tunic of Ministers of the Preceptorial Court is lined and edged with sable skins . The cap is silk , edged with sable skins , and ' ornamented with a silk apex , interwoven with red and gold , and with three feathers ; which feathers arc worn as follows : for the

Grandpreceptor , black ; for others , the first black , tho second white , hut the third , for each chief-preceptor , according to the colour of the arms of the vicarial benefice , the half of which he administers , viz .: to Europe , scarlet ; to Asia orange ; to Africa , green ; to America , purple . Of the Grand Seneschal , as well as of the Magisterial Secretary , of the Grand Marshal , of the Grand Admiral , of the Grand Prior General , of the Grand Hospitaller , of the Grancl Chancellor

, of the Grand Treasurer , and of the General Prefect of Legations , the third feather is white , edged with red . The pantaloons are black silk , edged with gold . The boots are black , edged with gold , and with red heels . The hilt of the sword is silver ; but the sword is worn with a gold belt interwoven with green silk . Art . -117 . Ministers , named for life , appear decorated with a red silk double Latin cross , wliich is surrounded by a circle of the

same colour placed higher than the woollen cross of the tunic or mantle , lint Ministers who may be removed from office , appear decorated with a red silk double Latin cross without a circle . Art . 118 . Tho Tunic ancl cap of the Conmtorial and Palatine Committees are edged with red . The cap is adorned with two feathers , one white and the other red . Art , 419 . The ornaments of National Committees tho the

are same as Consistovial and Palatine Committees , but JNational Committees appear decorated ivith a red sUk single latin cross , surrounded b y a triple circle of the same colour , and placed higher than the woollen cross ofthe tunic and mantle . Art 420 . The feather is white , edged with red , ofthe cap of Bail ! It ' s , but baih / is appear decorated with a red silk , sinafc latin cross , which is surrounded ba double circle of the " colourand i

y same , . hecd higerclmn the woollen cross ofthe tunic and mantle . Art . 421 Ihe leather is red , edged with white , of the cap of Commanders , Dnt commanders appear decorated with a red silk , single latin cross S H S " ™ lm ( lc , l „ J" : l eire ! e of "le same colour , and placed uglier than tho woollen cross of the tunic or mantle Art -i' ' > -tnese are the Ecclesiastical dress and ornaments ; 1 st of a Primate

A linen girdle about the loins ; a ring of the profession ; a gold pontifical ring , sparkling with emeralds ; a white woollen gown ( Toya ) edged with red , decorated with a veil woollen cross of the order on the left side , and also a red latin cross allowed to ministers , which is surrounded by a black rosary , of which every larger globule is silver ; a preceptorial stomacher ; a ivhite , woollen mantle , _ decorated with a " woollen cross of the order , on the left aide with a double latin cross & clined with sables skinsand edged

, , , with ermine . A red silk ecclesiastical cap , edged with ermine skins , ancl a red silk apex , ornamented with gold interwoven ; white silk pantaloons ; red boots edged with gold ; gold spurs ; a preceptorial sword , but in divine services a linen surplice ( Bocheliim ) , a white silk stole ( Stola ) , fringed and embroidered with gold ; a purple silk robe ( Tralea ) , edged , fringed , and embroidered with gold primate ' s a gold mitreand a pontifical stall ' .

; a rosary ; , 2 ndly . Tho ornaments of Coadjutors-General are tho same , with these exceptions : the ring glitters with sapphires ; the mantle is not edged ; the stole is white , fringcil § ivith red and gold ; the robe is cerulean , fringed and embroidered with gold ; the rosary surrounding the red silk latin cross is black , with every ninth globule red . But when the primate is present , tho Coadjutor-General is not adorned with the rosary , mitre , ancl stall ' , unless he himself officiates .

3 rdly . The ornaments and dress of Coadjutors are the same as coadjutors-ceneral without the rosary , but the ring glitteva with amethysts . " The stole is white edged with rediand the robe is green j the sword is ecmestrian ; the boots avo not edged ; the silk latin cross of the gown and mantle is single , which is surrounded by a black rosary , with every ninth globule orange . 4 thly . Chaplains are clothed with the dress and ornaments of Knights , with tho ecclesiastical ring sparkling with topazes a white woollen gown ancl

, ivhite ecclesiastical cap , interwoven with red , ornamented with a reel silk apex , but in divine services , with a linen surplice , white robe , edged with red , and a red silk stole , fringed with white . Art . 423 . Tho dress and ornaments of Eoviliale E-. tpures are as follow : a white woollen tunic , a white woollen cloak ( Dalmalicc . ) ; a white silk collar , from which hangs tho Conventual Cross ; a white silk

stomacher , edged with white , the extremities ornamented with a white cross ; it white woollen cap ornamented with a green leather ; ivhite woollen pantaloons , yellow boots , black spurs , a sword , with a silver hilt , in the form of a cross , worn with a green silk belt . Art . 424 . Serving Hospitallers are clothed with a black , woollen tunic , with a white sash-worn over it , and a black collar , interwoven with white wool , irom which hangs the black oriental cross , edged with ivhite . A white woollen stomacher edged nith blackwith

, black woollen pantaloons , with black boots , which are given to them . Art . 425 . The dress and ornaments of Koi-itiale Postulants areas follow . —A white woollen tunic , a green wooUeu cloak ; a black silk collar , interwoven with red , from which hangs a gold oriental cross , enamelled with ivhite , inlaid ivith tho minor red oriental cross , in the centre is thc gold triangle , inscribed " Vcrbo Imiominali ; " on the reverse side a cross is inscribed , on the

the extremities these four letters , I . N . U . I ., and iu the centre these words , "In hoc signo vinces ; " a green woollen cap , ornamented with a green feather ; a white silk stomacher , fringed at the ends with white , and adorned with the black Latin cross , interwoven with red ; a white leather triangle , edged with red , and iu the centre ornamented with the red cross ; a sword , with a silver hilt , worn with a green silk belt . Art . 42 G . 'l : ie- ; e are the ornaments and ilvess of KoulUtle Grand—Attepls of the Bluet- Eagle of Saint John ihe Apostle : A white woollen tunic ; a yellow cloak , edged

with black , or the colour of the belt ; a blue ;; silk belt , decorated with a white shield , in which an . eagle is iV-pictod—as in Art . 38 G ; a yellow woollen cap , ornamented with a yellow feather ; a silver oriental cross suspended from the belt ; a silver cross embroidered on the left side , irradiated with gold , in a black centre , embroidered with red , inscribed with these words , " II-.-INK , Charitus , Fides ; " a white silk stomacher , fringed with white at the ends , aud ornamented with the Latin cross of the colour of the bolt ; a white

leather triangle , edged with the colour of the belt ; a sword , with a silver hilt , worn with a green silk belt . Art . -ii 7 . The ovwaiiieiits and dress of Orie-nlal-Adeplirtwe the same-, except tho colour of the belt , which is orange ; but the belt is v-. ¦ - _ . > iv . ;_ .. ie' - _ ta-. l . Art . -128 . The ornaments ancl dress of Adepts are the same , except the colour of the licit , which is red . Art . 429 . Tho

and embroidered cross ; the belt and . edge of the cro .-s is cerulean , but the centre of the cross is yellow . Art . -i . ' ! 0 . 'ffie dress am ! ornaments of the Initialed are ' the same , but the cloak is not edged ; thc belt is white ; the stomacher is white silk , fringed with white ; the leather triangle is white , am ! edged with yellow ; the sword and sword-belt of the Intimate-hil ! i-iled are worn by the In ' d ' uded . Art . 431 . The brethren in the inferior Militia , admitted by thc favor if the Art , besides thc di-eo ; a ad .. riiam . mts of the grade , have given to them a white cro .-.-.- ; of cJ . u Order , not" inlaid