Freemasons' Royal Arch Guide (paperback)
A Lewis Classic reprint
After introductory chapters on the structure and history of the Royal Arch the authors detail procedure to be followed by each officer both in and out of Chapter meetings. All officers from Janitor to the Most Excellent First Principal are covered in separate chapters with a useful reminder section concluding each. Additional chapters cover the Immediate Past First Principal and the furnishings and layout found in Chapter rooms. This second edition has been fully revised and is suitable for all workings. The book is intended for use by Companions who are taking office in a Chapter and is the only complete Royal Arch Officer's guide.
Contents
1 The Order of the Royal Arch
2 The Royal Arch Lecture
3 What is Aldergate?
4 The Officers and their Duties
5 The Janitor
6 The Steward
7 The Assistant Scribe Ezra
8 The Organist
9 The Assistant Director of Ceremonies
10 The Director of Ceremonies
11 The Three Sojourners
12 The Assistant Sojourner
13 The Second Assistant Sojourner
14 The First Assistant Sojourner
15 The Principal Sojourner
16 The Treasurer
17 The Scribe Nehemiah
18 The Scribe Ezra
19 The Three Principals
20 Excellent Companion Joshua
21 Excellent Companion Haggai
22 The Most Excellent Zerubbabel
23 The Installation Ceremonies
24 The Immediate Past Zerubbabel
25 The Candidate
26 The Form of the Chapter
27 The Triple Tau
28 The Ensigns on the Staves
29 The Four Principal Banners
30 The Five Regular Platonic Bodies
31 The Jewel of the Order
32 The Passing of the Veils
33 Presentation of the PZ Jewel
34 The Questions After Grace
35 The Toast List
36 Hints for Companions Generally
37 The Lectures
Paperback 246 pages