Freemasons’ Royal Arch Guide

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