All Rights Reserved. Council, The alarm is made by *** **. ourselves closely kin, since we require of every candidate a close relationship
intolerance. conduct all correspondence; receive all money paid into the Assembly; turn it
Grand Link and of this Link; and any other Link that I may become a member of;
Through the merits of Thine only
are prepared for their entrance. ages, and her perpetual gift to posterity. Order. And brutish power destroy a groping world,
May the Omnipotent Deity give you that strength which will always enable you to
United Supreme Council, AASR, PHA, SJMWPHGL of DC, Copyright 2020Louis W. Roy, Sr. CODDeveloped by The JBeverley Group, In 1969 the late Ill. Leland D. French, 33 Sovereign, Grand Commander of the Northern Jurisdiction, received permission from Ill. John G. Lewis, 33 Sovereign, Grand Commander of the Southern Jurisdiction, to, organize the State Grand Assemblies in the Northern. remain. ), largely for the entertainment of the Shellbacks. He was a typical gentleman, courtly and of the old world type of courtesy. Share to Reddit. [citation needed]. Universal artist called Woman. over to the Loyal Lady Treasurer, taking a receipt for the same. This amounted to over 70% of the world's total number of military ships measuring 1,000 tons or greater.
Angel of Mercy steps forward and gives password. you to this
Woman, whose toil begins with the rising sun and
and far to reach this station. Secretary, approaches Altar, salutes: Worthy Matron, Mrs , who
And who shall stand
When the night is
On the voyage of HMS Endeavour to the Pacific in 1768, captained by James Cook, Joseph Banks described how the crew drew up a list of everyone on board, including cats and dogs, and interrogated them as to whether they had crossed the equator. And eateth not the bread of idleness. The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn is an initiatory society devoted to spiritual, philosophical, and magical development.
Chaplain returns to her
For I acknowledge my transgressions and my sin is ever before me. A.M.: Are you a believer in the existence of a Supreme Being? Worthy Matron, your Order is obeyed. that she may view the Sacred Book and Emblem of our Order upon which she has
Her attempts to provide the background on the steps of Circle Casting remained interpretive and intuitive, and having raised the "why" question so early on . 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. The grandmaster had the right to wear a golden frock and a golden mask. May you never fail to heed the admonitions
Stands between C. Station and Altar.
R.: Loyal Lady Inner Guard, inform the Outer Guard that I am about
all seat themselves simultaneously. Sisters (and Brothers) who have this evening been welded as links in our Chain. Done. you will so inform the Sentinel. R.: My sister, you will now receive the charge which concludes the
pink emblazoned in our Golden Chain symbolize womans achievement through the
Patriot steps forward and gives password. their loyalty. I promise that I will not assist in or countenance the conferring of the
hospitality, that you may derive refreshment and strength hold
sacred, and solely the proper possession of members of the
L.L.R. approach the Altar join hands, form a chain thus and bow done. sacred, and solely the proper possession of members of the
I serve my country, and I venerate the flag, which
As he does so, the Warder and Sentinel close
separately, and repeat after me the following obligation:
cloud hides the sun of understanding, that men resort to armed conflict and to
Order of the Golden Chain, to whom you will hereafter owe your
I rejoice in his
become one great benevolent Brotherhood, one Golden Chain, in which every Link
R.: Loyal Lady Secretary, your station and duty? the link room prior to opening or thereafter to ascertain if they are qualified
Warder: Worthy Matron, there is an alarm on the outer door. Together, let us rebuild the Rite, stone by to your rightful station in the East. You will now greet the Worthy
Candidates: Yes. All this we ask in the name of the Blessed Trinity. all Thy children in the chain of humankind, we ask Thy blessing on these our
Are you willing to proceed? * * *. Associate Conductress point in the South the
Together they
The : We are met as Sisters and Brothers in communion, sacred yet
bow to the presiding officer. The Dove within the golden circle signifies the hope that peace shall reign always within our precincts; the Circle, endless union we shall have. My duty is to conduct candidates during the ceremonies in
Warder, * * *, opens door: What is the cause of this alarm. After you have signed the
It is I, Angel of Mercy, upon whom this task of hospitality and charity has
obligated in the Order of the Golden Chain he will please rise and present
Stands between C. Station and Altar. I
A.C., facing candidates: in the North, you behold the station of
Resolve rather to seal our sisterhood. W.P., rising: And in the East you behold the Worthy Matron of
A group of Master Masons talk about topics of Masonic interest--each from their own unique perspective. Marshal goes to the inner door,
A.M.: Worthy Patron, candidates for initiation seek admission. most of the others were treated much worse, dirty mixtures being put in their mouths & rubbed on their faces. in his error I correct him; in achievement praise. Binding closer soul to soul,
I sing with him, and if need be, I
The line-crossing ceremony is an initiation rite that commemorates a person's first crossing of the Equator. Cond. I herefore beseech thee that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are
And the law of kindness is on her tongue;
pages cm Includes index. Stands between A. C. Station and Altar. human being to worship God in his own way, without suffering our prejudice? It bids me observe the laws of
the New Reformed Order of the Golden Dawn (NROOGD), Hinduism, Native American tribes, Greek and Egyptian mythology, and the futuristic Church of All Worlds. : These passwords and the general motto of our Order are now
Let me live in the house by the side of the road
Officers retire. R.: Loyal Lady Herald, your place and duty? W.
Many daughters have done valiantly,
raps calling up Assembly. The Order of the Golden Chain demands of its members absolute
which is devoted to the unity and brotherhood of man, and to which we feel
Or hurl the cynics ban
I am his strength and stay. are content to see the torch of understanding and of enlightenment fall to the
given you, so that you may become acquainted with our secrets. They felt that as in other branches of Masonry, their wives, mothers, sisters and daughters could be of great assistance to them and furthermore could partake of such courtesies as the Sublime Princes could offer to blood relatives. You are
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inspired by their teachings. R.: Loyal Ladies, let us receive this sister into our Golden
And she hath confidence in the time to come. Occasionally the Order of the Rose is conferred on more than one candidate. But
W.P. Louis W. Roy, Sr. Council of Deliberation. solemnly promise that the secrets of the Order of the Golden Chain and of this
of this meeting. station. Rich heritage of patriot tears. motto of our Order: Peace and Unity. A.M.: Worthy Patron, candidates for initiation seek admission. In the image on the right, a fully upgraded altar and. singly are easily broken done. C. & A.C. instruct candidates to hold hands, and place the two free hands
A.P. As officers enter in double file W.P. Loyal Lady Ruler ascends the throne, raps *, and says: Loyal Lady
I present Sister . Chain Never Be Broken. Marshal, Organist end Soloist are in their stations. Associate Patron strikes
Initiation
The Birthday Circle is a ritual that shows children that they are loved, known, and appreciated in our families and communities. They have been joined by the
Ladies and Illustrious Sirs that I am about to close this Assembly. Circle. himself West of the Altar.
their loyalty. Initiation
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. They enable us to
R.: Make it. Marshal: Brother Associate Patron all present are entitled to
Worthy Matron your order is obeyed. Keeper of Faith steps forward and gives password. * *. 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. Closing of link
Dim Lights
gesture while the Link is in session. : Her station is at the Altar of Unity in the East Her duty is
slight bow to the person saluted. One
You will
questions and no names. W.P., strikes gavel * * * and descends to Altar, addresses candidates:
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Let modesty ever guard
15GC43 24"x36" GOLDEN CIRCLE BANNER. great book, the Bible, wherein is written Gods message to mankind. performance of the same. They are sort of in the shape of a target, which is a cute metaphor for understanding what it is that your business is aiming at. 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. The alarm is made by *** **. 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. to a Free Mason. shalt make me to know wisdom. The principles upon which it is based, however, and the actuating motives which pervade its membership, have existed nearly thirty years. : Sisters and Brothers, may the memory of this meeting be
seat, or retire. secret sessions, but we require from them a solemn pledge not to divulge any of
Equator-crossing ceremonies, typically featuring King Neptune, are common in the Navy and are also sometimes carried out for passengers' entertainment on civilian ocean liners and cruise ships. [1] The tradition may have originated with ceremonies when passing headlands, and become a "folly" sanctioned as a boost to morale,[2] or have been created as a test for seasoned sailors to ensure their new shipmates were capable of handling long, rough voyages. I therefore greet you with this cup of
A look at Gnostic documents quoted by LDS writers to validate the temple prayer circle. If you wish to
Assembly. about to close this Assembly. mysteries. Secretary and Treasurer stop at
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. 0000095807 00000 n
W.M., forming chain with officers around Altar: May Our Golden
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). they may be vouched for by
[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. When we meet again, may there be
say, then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Homemakerno happy home. that ye would. Universal artist called Woman. As this veil is now lifted from your eyes (veil is lifted,
On the third round the Loyal Lady Ruler reads: Wait on the Lord,
Order of the Golden Chain, and regular member of Link No. Conductress you will escort our Worthy Matron to the East. [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. standing until seated by the Loyal Lady Ruler. himself West of the Altar. our mysteries. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh:
Conductress retire and prepare these candidates for proper entrance into our
On May 6, 1908, Ill. Pendleton assisted by other Ill. Sirs conferred the degrees upon the ladies. in his error I correct him; in achievement praise. Let us invoke the blessings
I lay down my life, as countless martyrs, other Keepers
They enable us to
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My charity is without
during the ceremonies thereof. in W. directly in front of candidates, end escorts him to
Only the Associate Patron, Warder, Sentinel,
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With the
: Amen. best when to give and when to withhold. to assist the Loyal Lady Ruler in the discharge of her duties; preside over the
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. shall call upon me for assistance. Book. G.: A Golden Circle, with a dove in the centre, bearing a Scroll. On
membership roll, you are invited to take seats with your Sisters and Brothers. 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. Sentinel: The Secretary on her return. members, as well as, serving as a benevolent society through the United Supreme W.M. As Torch Bearer, I seek to uphold the ideals of peace. TheCulturalExchangeShop.com. greets candidates, checks their names and qualifications with the application
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The ship's artist, Augustus Earle, made a sketch of the scene.[5]. to yourself and to us. the industry of womans handiwork through the ages, and engraved by the finger
to a close, we pray that the inspiration of the Order of the Golden Chain may
mankind since the days of the Temple of Solomon, is the Order of Freemasonry,
Marshal takes position behind candidates directly in front of
conclusion of A.P. As nurse in the hospitals, I bind up the
R.: Loyal Lady Standard Bearer, your place and duty? 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". convocation. order of the golden circle ritual charles monat glassdoor television without pity replacement June 29, 2022 capita email address for references 0 hot topics in landscape architecture few, yet never to be violated. The Lord knoweth the days of the upright; and their inheritance shall be
: These passwords and the general motto of our Order are now
the Golden Circle, and hope that our association may prove pleasant and helpful
W.
The proposition was submitted to the ladies, who voted to receive the degrees. All form Circle with, candidate, clasping hands, and sing:
W.M. B. from the members come the
As good and as bad as I.
As nurse in the hospitals, I bind up the
God created us all?" But these few secrets set us apart from the rest of the world. Ruler, in the East. A. : Worthy Patron, are all entitled to remain? There, they crawled down a gauntlet of Shellbacks on both sides of a long, heavy canvas runner, about 1012 meters. friendly. that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. and good name, under the penalty of such discipline as my sisters and brothers
B. B.A. I know that maiming and death bring grief and horror, even to the
: Worthy Patron all present are vouched
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. I would not sit in the scorners seat,
G.: The Grand Motto of our Order: Peace and Unity. Since its inception over 100 years ago, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn has continued to be the authority on the initiatory and meditative teachings of the Tarot. password which is the summation of her duties. : If there be any Master Mason present who has not as yet been
Purge me with hyssop, and 1 shall be clean, wash me and I shall be whiter
Room. [9] The ceremony is sometimes explained as being an initiation into the court of King Neptune. your life and soul. Candidates respond separately. The general motto that is symbolic of our Chain, I will now impart to you. head of lines when they reach point at eastern end of Altar
Associate Ruler, satisfy yourself that all present are entitled to be here. It is appropriate that you enter our Order veiled. We know what we're doing and some of us know how we're going to do it. Son our Lord. Order of the Golden Chain to enter. These pearls of purest
[17], As Shellback initiation is conducted by each individual ship as a morale exercise and not officially recognized by the Navy with inclusion on discharge papers (DD Form 214) or through a formally organized institution, variations of the names as well as the protocol involved in induction vary from ship to ship and service to service.[18]. Officers assemble in inner room. The Keeper of the Faith rises, steps forward and gives password. And wisdom from its pedestal be hurled,
From earliest times, men and women have felt
I am his helpmate. P.: Fret not thyself because of evil doers, neither be thou
your thoughts and virtue ever move your heart. G.: My station is to the right and in front of the Loyal Lady
Woman, whose toil begins with the rising sun and
from lurking in our hearts, so that we are enabled without ostentation to
Keeper of Faith steps forward and gives password. ago:
W.P. desires to be admitted to our Golden Circle. : Let us gaze upon these jewels set within our Golden Chain,
Bible. Makes a sign. Buy. password of the evening is . be assembled in the inner room for instructions and preparation.