Dress and stations of officers.—­The “Sovereign of Sovereigns” is dressed in royal robes, and seated in the chair of state.  The Lieutenant Commanders dressed like the modern princes of Europe, and seated at the table in the West; their swords are crossed on the table.  The Minister of State is placed at the Sovereign’s right hand.  The Grand Chancellor stands on the left hand of the Sovereign.  Next to the Minister of State is placed the Grand Secretary.  Next to the Grand Chancellor is placed the Grand Treasurer.  Below the last named officers are placed on one side the Standard Bearer, the Grand Master Architect, and the Captain of the Guards.  Below these officers are placed six members dressed in red, without aprons, wearing the jewel of the order, suspended on the breast by a black ribbon.

Collar of the order.—­The collar is black, and edged with silver.  On its point is embroidered in red a Teutonic cross.  On the middle of the cross is a double headed eagle in silver.  The collar is lined with scarlet, on which is embroidered a black Teutonic cross.  Around the waist is girded a black sash, embroidered with silver.  The cross is embroidered on that part of the girdle which is in front.

Jewel.—­The jewel is a golden Teutonic cross.

Qualifications of candidate.—­The candidate who receives this degree must be faithfully examined in the previous degree prior to admission.  The Master of Ceremonies will acquaint him with the pass-word, which he is to give to the Lieutenant Commander.  The Master of Ceremonies will then lead him to the Sovereign of Sovereigns.

Opening and closing.—­The Sovereign of Sovereigns says, “Sal ix.”  The Lieutenants reply, “Noni.”  They then together say, “Tengu.”  All give the sign.  The Sovereign of Sovereigns says:  Let us imitate our Grand Master Jacques De Molay, Hiram Abiff, who to the last placed all his hopes in the Great Architect of the Universe; and pronounced the following words just as he passed from this transient life into eternal bliss:—­“Spes mea in Deo est” (My hope is in God).

Description of the carpet representing the Camp.—­On the carpet is drawn an “enneagen,” in which is inscribed a pentagon; within this is an equilateral triangle, and in the triangle a circle.  Between the heptagon and pentagon, upon the sides of the latter, are placed the standards of the five Standard Bearers, and the pavilions inscribed by the letters T. E. N. G. U. The emblems on the standard T. are the “ark of the covenant,” an “olive tree,” and a “lighted candlestick,” on each side.  The ground color of this standard is purple.  On the ark is written the motto “Laus Deo.”  The standard E. bears a golden lion, holding in his mouth a “golden key;” wearing around his neck a golden collar, on which is engraved “515.”