Knight Templars And High Grades.

the G . M . being thus considered , as he is entitled to be , the fount of honour . I hope this will receive due attention when the statutes are revised . The Temple being essentially one Order , its customs aud ceremonies should be everywhere the same . How far such is the case will appear . The systems of France and Scotland are undoubtedly the most correct ; and I

am strongly inclined to give the preference to the latter as a whole , a portion of whom claimed a few years ago to have preserved tbe Order unconnected with Masonry , but they now in no wise differ from the English Templars , except in a more accurate observance of old customs . The clothing in France , Scotland , and America , is almost precisely that of the Ancient Knights , viz .,

—a mantle , tunic , with red cross girdle ( no apron ) , sword , and spurs , with ring of profession . In America the latter is presented to every Knight on his installation . The collars , baldric , girdle , & c , being generally comprised of red or white , and I would strongly impress upon the Grand Conclave the necessity of conformity in dress , & c . As to titles , offices , & c , they are stabulato d

below ? I must rely on your fraternal kindness for the insertion of the foregoing too lengthy communication assured it is this only which will find me so large an amount of space in your pages , and remain , Dear sir and brother , Yours truly ancl fraternally , t P . M ., P . M . Mk ., and P . Z .

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