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the discharge of your various duties . I charge yon , therefore , to be faithful to the Knights with Avhom you are associated ; put them often in remembrance of those things ivhich tend to their everlasting peace . Finally , " preach to them the Avord ; be instant in season and out of season ; reprove , rebuke , exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine ; " ever remembering the promise , "Be thou faithful unto death , and I will give thee a croivn of life . "

CHARGE TO THE CAFTA 1 X GENERAL . Sir , —You are elected Captain-General of this Commandery . I IIOAV invest you with the badge of your office , ivhich is a Level , surmounted by a Cock . As the undaunted courage and valour of the cock stimulates him to conquer his competitor , or yield himself a victim to the contest , so should you be stimulated to the discharge of every duty . You should have on " the breast-plate of righteousness , " so that AA'ith patience and meekness you may ever travel on the level of humility ,

aud be so supplied Avith divine grace as to prevent you from selling your God ov denying your AIaster . Your station is on the left of your Commander . Your duty , among other things , is to see that the proper officers make all due preparation for the various meetings of the Commandery ; that the council chamber and asylum are in suitable array for the introduction of candidates and the dispatch of business . You are also to receive and communicate all orders issued by the eminent Commander , through the officers of the line , You are to assist in Council , andin the absence of your Commander and Generalissimo are to the

, , you govern Commandery . The distressed widoiA ' , the helpless orphan , and the innocent of the weaker sex , you are ever to assist aud protect . But , above all , you are to stand forth , having your loins girt about ivith truth , in defence of the Christian religion from all its enemies . And IIOAV I exhort you , that ivith fidelity you perform every duty ; ancl " Avhatsociver ye clo , do heartily as to the Lord , and not unto men : continue in prayer , and watch in the same with thanksgiving ; " ever hearing in mind the promise , " Be not weary in well-doing , for in duo time you shall reap , if ye faint not . "

CHAHCE TO THE I'm : f . ATE . Sir , —You are elected Prelate of this Commandery . I have the pleasure of investing yon with this Triple Triangle , ivhich is the badge of your oflice , and a beautiful , emblem of the Eternal Jehovah . Your station is on the right ot the Generalissimo ; your duty is to officiate at the altar ; to offer up prayers anel oblations to Deity . The duties of your office are very interesting and highly important , and Avill require your early and punctual attendance at every meeting . Your jewel is to remind you of the importance of the trust reposed in you ; ami

may "' He Avho is able , abundantly furnish you for every good Avork , preserve you from falling into error , improve , strengthen , establish and perfect you ; " and finally greet you ivith , " AA ' cll done , good ancl faithful servant , enter thou into the joy o ' f thy Lord . "

CHARGE TO THE SENIOR AVAHUE . V . Sir , —You are elected Senior AVarden of this Commandery . I now invest you with the badge of your office , Avhich is a HOIIOAV Square and SAVOI-CI of Justice . It is to remind you that , a ? the children of Israel marched in a holloiv squate , in their journey through the wilderness , in order to guard ancl protect the Ark of the Covenant , so should yon be vigilant in guarding every avenue from innovation and error . Let the sword of justice , therefore , be ever drawn to guard the Constitution of the Order . Your station is at the south-west angle of the triangle , and upon the riht of the first division

g . You will attend pilgrim warriors travelling from afar , comfort and support pilgrim penitents , and recommend them , after due trial , to the favour and protection of the Eminent Commander . You Avill be assid ions in teaching your division their duties and exercises . You will , on all occasions , form the avenues lor the approach and departure of your Commander , and prepare the lines for inspection ancl review . [ The remaining portion of this interesting document , shall lie . given at the earliest opportunity ] .