Ancient Egyptian Order Mystic Oriental Sons

Opening Ceremony

Noble Prince takes his station, gives two raps with gavel.
NOBLE PRINCE: By virtue of authority in me vested, by the Supreme Grand Palace, and in obedience to the laws of the Ancient Egyptian Order Mystic Oriental Sons, I am about to open this Council of Mystic Oriental Sons. Mystics take your stations, Mystic Oriental Sons be seated. All officers will take their stations, and Mystics will be seated.
NOBLE PRINCE: Mystic Oriental Guards secure the inner and Outer Portals. Mystic Guards close the Outer and Inner Portals, and the Inner Oriental Guard reports from his station.
MYSTIC ORIENTAL GUARD: Noble Prince the Outer and Inner Portals are closed against intrusion.
NOBLE PRINCE: Mystic Oriental Guide, prove all present in the Desert pass, sending those to me who have it not. Mystic Oriental Guide proves all present in the Desert Pass, goes to the Altar, makes the salutation, and reports, remains standing at Altar.
NOBLE PRINCE: Past Noble Prince, what does your station represent and your duties?
PAST NOBLE PRINCE, rises and will say: My Station represents Honor, and my duties are to attend the Councils of the Palace, that my fellow Mystics may have the benefit of my experience, and to officiate in the ceremony of initiation. Remains standing.
NOBLE PRINCE: Mystic Oriental Priest, what does your station represent, and your duties?
MYSTIC ORIENTAL PRIEST, rises, and will say: Noble Prince, my station represents Reverence, and my duty is to offer up our supplications at the opening and closing of the Council, and officiate in the ceremony of initiation. Remains standing.
NOBLE PRINCE: Mystic Oriental Prince, what does your station represent, and your duties?
MYSTIC ORIENTAL PRINCE, rises, and will say: Noble Prince, my station represents Goodfellowship, and it is the next highest station in the Council of this Palace, and my duties are to assist you in keeping order, to occupy your station in your absence, and to officiate in the ceremony of initiation. Remains standing.
NOBLE PRINCE, rises, gives three raps of the gavel, and all will arise: Mystic Oriental Sons, my station represents authority, and it is my duty to preside at all Councils of this Palace, to preserve order and decorum, to supervise the affairs of this Palace, and to officiate in the ceremony of initiation. Through a kind Providence, we are permitted to assemble again, in Council for the diffusion of the principles of our ancient and noble Order. Let us sing his praise.
Upon conclusion of the singing of the opening Ode.
NOBLE PRINCE: Mystic Oriental Sons let us assume the ancient attitude of Mystic Oriental Sons while our Mystic Oriental Priest offers up our devotion. Calls up the Council.
All will extend arms in front of body palms upward and look to the east. On conclusion of the devotion all will drop hands to side and face the altar.
DEVOTION.
SOFT MUSIC.
MYSTIC ORIENTAL PRIEST: Almighty and All powerful One, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, we thank Thee for giving us health and strength, that permits us to meet again in Council. Guide us in our deliberations, and may nothing be said or done that will be displeasing in Thy sight. We ask it all in Thy Name, Amen.
Upon concision of the devotion, the Oriental Guide will open the Bible.
NOBLE PRINCE: Mystic Oriental Sons I now declare the Council of … Palace, Number …, duly opened for the purpose of transacting all legal business, that may come before the Council give two raps with gavel, and Council will be seated. Mystic Oriental Guide goes to his station.
NOBLE PRINCE: Mystic Oriental Guard, you will admit all Mystic Oriental Sons now in waiting all in waiting will enter.
NOBLE PRINCE: Mystic Scribe, you will call the Roll of Mystics, and read the record of our last Council. Mystic Oriental Scribe calls the roll of Officers, and reads the record of the Last Council.

Ceremony of Initiation - First Section.

Note: The director of work may make the ceremony of initiation as elaborate as he desires, provided the Palace has the funds for the purpose and instructs the director to do so. Provided, however, there shall be no changes that will detract from the Ritual.
It is permissable to have music and singing, at any point of the initiation, that the Director of work may think will add to the ceremony, in addition to what has been provided for in the Ritual.
All in Readiness.
The Mystic Oriental Guard of the Outer Portal rushes through the Inner Portal, very much excited, and, addresses the Noble Prince, thus: Noble Prince, I have found lurking in the shadow of Cheops, a band of pilgrims. When I demanded an explanation of their presence they replied that they were a band of pilgrims, who having heard of the Ancient Egyptian Order Mystic Oriental Sons, have traveled across the desert, in search of their Palace, where they hope to find rest and companionship. Guard makes salutation and returns to Outer Portal.
NOBLE PRINCE: Mystic Oriental Guide, you will journey to the shadow of Cheops, and bring before me this band of ‘pilgrims The Guide makes the salutation and retires, and returns with the pilgrims hoodwinked, marches around the hail. All members will sing an Ode.
On conclusion of the Ode, the Guide halts with the pilgrims in front of the Altar, and presents them to the Noble Prince.
MYSTIC GUIDE: Noble Prince, in obedience to your command, I bring before you this band of pilgrims, whom I found lurking in the shadows of Cheops?
NOBLE PRINCE: Pilgrims, what excuse canst thou render for lurking in the shadows of Cheops?
Guide, for pilgrims, replies as follows: Most Noble One. We are a band of pilgrims, who have traveled far, and undergone many trials and difficulties, in search of the Palace of the Ancient Egyptian Order Mystic Oriental Sons, where we hope to find rest and companionship.
NOBLE PRINCE: What is thy name?
The Guide reads name of pilgrims.
NOBLE PRINCE: Pilgrims, your search for the Palace of the Ancient Egyptian Order Mystic Oriental Sons is ended, but before you can enjoy the rest and companionship, for which you crave, and which exists only in a Palace of Mystic Oriental Sons, you must take upon yourself a most binding oath, and subject yourself to many trials and difficulties, to prove that you are worthy of this rest and companionship, which is everlasting and everlasting, to all Mystic Oriental Sons. With This admonition, are you willing to take this journey?
Pilgrims will answer: I am.
NOBLE PRINCE: Pilgrims, in accordance with the ancient custom of this Order, you will take upon yourselves the oath. You will kneel upon both knees, your left hand over your heart, your right hand extended toward ‘heaven, pronounce your name in full, and repeat after me. Room in darkness, except light on Altar. Guides raises the hoodwinks, soft music while obligation is being given.
Noble Prince takes position in front of Altar.

Oath

I, in the presence of the Almighty and All powerful, one the Creator of heaven and earth and the Mystic Oriental Sons here assembled, do, upon bended knees, my left hand over my heart, my right hand raised toward Heaven, in token of my sincerity, and in my right mind, do, of my own voliation, solemnly swear, that I will obey all laws, rules, and regulations of the Ancient Egyptian Order mystic Oriental Sons, its Supreme Grand Organization Department and the Supreme Grand Palace and my subordinate Palace, that are now in force, and all laws, rules and regulations hereinafter enacted.
I also solemnly swear, that I will never wrong this Order, in any manner whatsoever, and I will not permit others to do so, if it is in my power to prevent it.
I also solemnly swear, that I will never reveal to anyone, not entitled to receive the same, any of the secrets of this Order, written or unwritten, but will keep them safely locked with in my breast as they are now locked in the bowels of Cheops.
I also solemnly swear, that I will render assistance to a worthy Mystic Oriental Son, and any member of his family, when appealed to as such, defend his character, and hasten to his relief when in danger.
I also solemnly swear, that I will not have improper relations with any female member of the family of a Mystic Oriental Son, nor will I permit others to do so, if within ray power to prevent it, and I will protect childhood and womanhood, whenever, and wherever opportunity offers.
I also solemnly swear, that I will not oppress my fellowman, but will act with justice to all, that I will prefer a Mystic Oriental Son to any other, in all my dealings, unless I find reason that justifies me in acting otherwise.
To all of this, I most solemnly swear, with the full knowledge, that should I become so low, as to violate this my solemn Oath, or any part thereof, and prove unworthy of the confidence imposed in me, may the word Traitor be branded on my forehead, that I be published to the world, as a low vile wretch, without ‘honor, or any other penalty the Order may see cause to inflict upon me. Amen.
On conclusion of the administering the Oath, members will say: We have witnessed your Oath.

Devotion

MYSTIC ORIENTAL PRIEST: Almighty and All powerful One, the Creator of Heaven and earth, we thank Thee for the privilege of receiving into our noble Order, these our fellow citizens. Help them to be obedient to Thy laws, to the laws of this country, and the laws of this Order. Solemnize this occasion, burn into their hearts and their minds, the duties they owe to Thee, to tire government and to their fellow man. Vouchsafe them, a clear understanding of the obligation they have just assumed, and give unto them a proper conception of their duties and responsibilities, as Mystic Oriental Sons of this Order, and to Thee be given all honor and glory. Amen.
NOBLE PRINCE: Your oath taken in the presence of the Almighty and All powerful One, the Creator of Heaven and earth and in the presence of the Mystic Oriental sons here assembled, enables you to proceed further, that you may receive that which will make you a Mystic Oriental Son provided, however, that you do not falter on your Journey, you will arise.
The Pilgrims arise to their feet, the Guide conducts the pilgrims to the Outer Court to await instructions.

Lodge room prepared as follows:
Small table with refreshments thereon, a pyramid of canvass or wood in a corner of room, with a skull and bones placed inside, no hoodwinks. Room in semi-darkness, low music. All officers in their stations.
The Guide will enter with the pilgrims taking part in the ceremonies without making any alarm, and proceed as follows:
The Guide walks slowly around the room, and halts at the table containing refreshments, where they will proceed to partake of same. Just before beginning to partake of the refreshments, two members will appear, with a mummified figure, on a stretcher, and halt in front of the Guide and pilgrims. The Guide will point his finger at the mummified figure, and address the pilgrims thus:
MYSTIC ORIENTAL GUIDE: Look on this, drink and enjoy thyself, for such shalt thou be, when thou art dead. Time, like an ever roiling stream, bears all its Sons away, they fly forgotten, as a dream dies at the opening of the day.
Members with figure, quietly retire from the scene. Guide and pilgrims proceed around the hail, and halt at the Pyramid.
MYSTIC ORIENTAL GUIDE: Pilgrims, before you can become a Mystic Oriental Son you must prove that you are a Son of the Desert, therefore, you must penetrate into the bowels of Cheops, and whatsoever ye shall find, bring forth, and this shall be proof that you are a Son of the Desert.
The pilgrim is caused to crawl into the opening of the Pyramid, and remain for a few moments, and come forth bearing the skull and bones, and carries them on his journey.
MYSTIC ORIENTAL GUIDE: Pilgrims, thou hast done well, for thou hast discovered the bones of thy fathers who were true Mystic Oriental Sons of the Desert, and which will give thee an audience with the Noble Prince.
Guide halts at Altar, room is made light, and all pilgrims are lined up before the Noble Prince.
MYSTIC ORIENTAL GUIDE: Noble Prince, the pilgrims have journeyed across the desert, have taken the oath of a Mystic Oriental Son, have feasted at the board of hospitality, have looked upon the immortality of the Sons of the Desert, have penetrated the bowels of Cheops, and there found the bones of their fathers, and now await your direction.
Pilgrim steps forward and hands the skull and bones to the Noble Prince, who places them upon the Altar.
NOBLE PRINCE: Pilgrims, you have done well in bringing me proofs of your right to become true Mystic Oriental Sons, yet before, you can he received into full fellowship, you must receive the commendations of the King, conduct the pilgrims to the Outer Court.
Guide conducts the pilgrims to the Outer Court to await further instructions.

Diagram of Council Hall for second section of ceremony
A King’s throne or lounge a curtain across stage with emblem.
A King’s throne or lounge a curtain with emblem painted on same. A purple robe, a gold chain and a gold ring for the strange lad, a small house representing a prison. Musical instrument of some kind for female characters.
NOTE: The Director of Work may use such other paraphernalia desired to bring out the scene, without detracting from the Ritual.
Director of Work will arrange stage to best advantage.
King on throne or lounge, male attendants, just in rear of King, caption of the Guard standing just below king on right, (place guards to best advantage). Female attendants reclining out in front of King, with musical instruments, and King’s Jester in front of King. In an appropriate part of the hall, a house representing a prison, in charge of two Guards, standing in front.

Ceremony – Second Section

All pilgrims seated, lights dimmed, curtain aside, strange lad and chief butler in prison. At proper time, the chief butler; bound in chains, slips by Guards, who are supposed to be asleep, and crawls stealthily on hands and knees, toward the King’s Court. On reaching a point just in front, and a little way from the stage, halts, which will be the cue for the King to arouse from his slumbers. Each member of the King’s Court becomes alert, the female attendants start playing on their instruments, and the Jester begins his stunt.
The King shows signs of being upset and worried, exhibits impatience, and speaks as if in anger.
KING: Be gone with thy merriment, I am much perturbed. Music ceases Jester stops his antics, and all is quiet.
KING: I have had a dream that troubleth me much.
To Captain of the Guard: Assemble the Wise Men of Egypt, that they may interpret my dream.
Captain of Guards instructs one of the Guards to bring the Wise Men. Guard retires, and returns with three Wise Men, who make salutation and stand before the King. Guards assumes his station.
KING: I have dreamed this dream. Behold, there came up out of the river seven well favored kine and fat fleshed, and they fed in a meadow. And, behold, seven other kine came up after them out of the river ill favored and lean fleshed and stood by the other kine upon the brink of the river. And the ill favored and ill fleshed kine did eat up the seven well favored and fat kine. And behold I slept and dreamed this dream: And behold, seven ears of corn came up on one stalk, rank and good, and behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprang up after thorn; and the seven thin ears devoured the seven rank and full ears. I have told thee my dreams. Canst thou interpret these dreams?
After some trembling and uneasiness, one of the Wise Men will say: Oh! King, we cannot interpret Thy dreams.
KING, as if going mad: Ha, Ha, Ha, Wise Men of Egypt, sarcastically: Fools thou art, for that snaps fingers I would have thee thrown in prison, away with you, away with you. Wise Men quietly retire.

KING: Oh, for the help of some one in my dominion, who can bring peace to my mind, by interpreting my dream?
Chief Butler, the prisoner, who has been lying all this time out in front, unobserved, rises to his knees, and extends his manacled hands towards the King, will say: Oh, King, I know of one in thy dominion, who canst interpret thy dream.
KING, surprised upon beholding the prisoner, will say: Who art thou to thus address the King of Egypt?
To Captain of Guard: Throw this slave into prison.
Captain of the Guard steps toward the prisoner, the prisoner crawls closer to the King, and says: Oh King, I pray thee hear me.
Captain of Guards halts.
KING: So be it, speak thou slave.
CHIEF BUTLER: Oh King, I and the Chief Baker, while in prison, had a dream, and in prison with us was a strange lad, to whom we told our dream, and he interpreted to us, our dream.
KING, apparently much impressed: Who is he that thou speakest of?
CHIEF BUTLER: Oh King, I know not his name, for be is a stranger in the land of Egypt.
KING, turns to Captain of the Guard and will say: Send down to the prison for this stranger, that he may appear before me.
CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD to Guard: Go bring this prisoner before the King.
Guard departs, and brings the prisoner, who is ragged, and bound in chains, before the King, the Guard makes salutation, and takes his station. The prisoner, thus brought, stands in chains before the King.
KING: I dreamed a dream, there is none that can interpret it, and I have been told that thou canst interpret dreams.
STRANGE LAD: Oh King, it is not in me, God will give thee so answer of peace.
King repeats his dream.
Strange Lad interprets the dream: The dream of the King is one. God hath showed the King what he is about to do. The seven good kine are seven years, and the seven good ears are seven years, and the dream is one. And the seven thin and ill favored kine that came up after them are seven years, and the seven empty ears blasted with the east wind shall be seven years of famine. What God is about to do he showeth unto the King. Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt, and there shall arise after them seven years of famine. And all the plenty shah be forgotten in the land of Egypt; and the famine shall consume the land; and the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following, for it shall be grevious.
KING, who has listened attentively will say: As much as God has shown thee all this, there is none so wise and discreet as thou art, thou shalt become my adopted son, and over my house, and recording to thy word, shall all my people be ruled. Only on the throne, will I be greater than thou.
To Guard: Remove the chains that bind your ruler.
Guards step forward, and remove chains.
KING: Instead of chains, thou shalt wear robes of State. Guards escorts Strange Lad to King.
King removes ring from his finger, and puts it on the Strange Lad, places purple robe on him, and places a golden chain around his neck. King resumes throne, and will say: My son, I pray thee, be seated at my right hand.
Strange Lad takes seat.
At this point, the King again observes the prisoner, lying our in front, turns to the Captain of the Guards, and will say: Away with this prisoner.
Guard steps forward, as if to take hold of prisoner, adopted son rises, goes to prisoner, throws his arms around him and will say: Oh King, I have heard it said of thee, that thou art of kind heart. To sin is human, to forgive is divine. Remember that he was the humble instrument that caused peace to come to thy mind, therefore, I pray thee to pardon him, and restore him to thy household.
KING: So be it, for thou speaketh well, remove the chains.
Guard removes chains, adopted son remains standing beside the Chief Butler, with his arm around his shoulder and the Ode is sung.
On conclusion of Ode, adopted son resumes his station, and the Chief Butler quietly retires from scene. At this point an alarm is made on the Inner Portal.
GUARD OF INNER PORTAL, calls from his station: Oh King, there is an alarm.
KING: What causes the alarm?
Guard ascertains the cause, returns and reports.
GUARD OF INNER PORTAL: Oh King, the alarm comes from a messenger of the Noble Prince.
KING: Let him enter.
A member, having previously retired, will enter with an Egyptian robe on, very much excited, halts in center of hail, and will say: Oh King, I bear a message from the Noble Prince of the Palace.
Messenger steps forward, and hands to the Captain of the Guard the message, who in turns, hands it to the King, King reads the message.
KING, bursting forth in merriment: Ha! Ha! Ha! and addressing his adopted son will say: This is a message from the Noble Prince praying that I issue a royal proclamation, for a band of pilgrims, captured by the Oriental Guide of the desert, whom he found lurking in the shadows of Cheops, be made Mystic Oriental Sons of the Ancient Egyptian Order Mystic Oriental Sons. Ha! Ha!
CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD: Oh King, I am told that the pilgrims are among us, and that they are willing to undergo any trials and difficulties, that thou, oh King, may direct, that they may become Mystic Oriental Sons.
KING: Ha! Ha! Ha! My heart is light, Ha! Ha! Ha! Gather the pilgrims and put them to the test.
Suggestions for the Director of this section
As many pilgrims can be selected, as desired for this section. The others to be seated. All in readiness. The Guide will return with pilgrims, hoodwinked, without making an alarm, and is met in the center of the ball by the Director of the work, who speaks as follows.
DIRECTOR OF WORK: Hold, stand where you are, for thou knowest not what is about to befall thee, dost thou?
Guide for the pilgrim answers.
MYSTIC ORIENTAL GUIDE: Oh Master, I do not, but I have a desire to be a Mystic Oriental Son, and I am willing to under go trials and difficulties, to prove that I am worthy to receive so great an honor.
DIRECTOR OF WORK: Well said, for know ye, that it is a decree of the King of Egypt, that before this honor can be had, that he who seeks it, must prove worthy.
Guide steps aside, and the pilgrims are put through such tests and stunts as provided for. Such as singing a song, dancing, walking across an electric carpet, etc.
On conclusion of the stunts, the curtain is drawn in front of he Court scene, and the King and his Court quietly retires. The pilgrims are conducted to the Outer Court to await the third section
Grotesque costumes for the Director of Work, and his assistants, as well as for the candidates, may be used if desired.

Ceremony - Third Section

All in readiness, officers in their stations.
An alarm is made on the Inner Portal.
MYSTIC ORIENTAL GUARD OF INNER PORTAL: Noble Prince, there is an alarm.
NOBLE PRINCE: Why this alarm?
Guard retires beyond the Inner Portal, to ascertain the cause, and returns.
MYSTIC ORIENTAL GUARD OF INNER PORTAL: Noble Prince, a messenger from the King.
NOBLE PRINCE: Let him enter.
Guard opens the portal, and the messenger enters, halts in front of Altar, makes the salutation and will say: Noble Prince, I have a message from the King.
Steps forward and hands the message to the Noble Prince, and quietly takes his seat.
NOBLE PRINCE, reads the proclamation and will say: This is a proclamation from the King, saying that his dream hath been interpreted. Egypt hath been saved, and his heart is light, and that the pilgrims captured in the shadow of Cheops, be made Mystic Oriental Sons, for he is well pleased with the fortitude and courage displayed by them. Oriental Guide of the Desert, in obedience to the King’s proclamation you will retire beyond the Inner Portal, where you will find this band of pilgrims, and conduct them into the Council halt, to receive final instructions, which will make them Mystic Oriental Sons.
Guide makes the salutation, retires, and returns with the pilgrims, no hoodwinks.
MYSTIC ORIENTAL GUIDE: Noble Prince, I present to you this band of pilgrims, who were found lurking in the shadows of Cheops, who stated they were in search of the Palace of the Ancient Egyptian Order Mystic Oriental Sons. They have undergone many trials and difficulties, and now desire rest and companionship.
NOBLE PRINCE: Pilgrims, I am indeed glad to hear of your laudable ambition, and in obedience to the King’s command, you shall have this honor conferred upon you. However, before this can be done, it is necessary that you proceed on your journey for further instructions.
Soft music.
Guide conducts the pilgrims to the Past Noble Prince, for the lecture on Fidelity. To the Mystic Priest for the lecture on Reverence. To the Mystic Prince for the lecture on Good Fellowship. Soft music.
MYSTIC ORIENTAL GUIDE: Past Noble Prince I present the Pilgrims for the charge on Fidelity.

Lecture on Fidelity

PAST NOBLE PRINCE: Pilgrims, Fidelity is the great first stone in the struction of our Order. It is the careful observance of duty, the performance of obligation. It is of supreme importance in the life of every man. It is a great honor when your fellowman can point you out and say: There is a man of Fidelity, a man who can be relied on to do his duty under all circumstances regardless of consequences, therefore, do your duty. Be true and steadfast to your God, to your country, to home, to yourself and to this Order. If you adhere to this principle you will command the respect of your enemies and the admiration of your friends. Mystic Oriental Guide present the Pilgrim to the Mystic Oriental Priest for the charge of Reverence.

Lecture on Reverence

MYSTIC ORIENTAL GUIDE: Mystic Oriental Priest, I present the Pilgrims for the charge on reverence.

MYSTIC ORIENTAL PRIEST: Pilgrims reverence is another stone in the structure of our Order. Reverence is to have a deep feeling of respect for All things, Holy. Reverence the Great Creator of Heaven and earth, reverence your country, reverence womanhood and old age. Have deep respect and consideration for the opinion of others, whether they be religious or political. Let your thoughts and actions be guided by the ‘Golden Rule.’ Practice a Friendship that will stand the severest test. Reverence this Order. Have respect for your obligations. Hold in high esteem your Fellow Mystic Oriental Sons.
Mystic Oriental Guide present the Pilgrims to the Mystic Oriental Prince for the charge on Good Fellowship.

Lecture on Good Fellowship

MYSTIC ORIENTAL GUIDE: Mystic Oriental Prince I present to you the Pilgrims for the charge on Good Fellowship.
MYSTIC ORIENTAL PRINCE: Pilgrims Good Fellowship is an important stone, a stone of influence in the structure of our Order. If good fellowship prevailed among men there would be no heart aches, no jealousy, no selfishness, therefore, be friendly and sociable, he in good humor, have a cheerful temper, have a pleasant smile and kind words for all; throw around your fellowman the mantle of charity. Remembering that to err is human. to forgive is divine. You pass this way but once, therefore, make the beet of your opportunities. Remember that the winter of your life will soon come with its cold dreariness of the grave to which you body will be consigned, when the cares of life will close and the time of labor is over. Therefore, scatter sunshine, happiness and good fellowship along your way.
MYSTIC ORIENTAL GUIDE: Noble Prince, the Pilgrims have received the lectures on Fidelity, Reverence and Good Fellowship, and now await final instructions.
NOBLE PRINCE: Pilgrims, I congratulate you on the courage you have displayed in your laudable ambition to become Mystic Oriental Sons. I will now instruct you in the symbolic meaning of our Emblem and impart to you the unwritten work of the Order.
The Noble Prince instructs in the symbolic meaning of the Emblem. The Emblem of our Order consists of the star and Crescent the face and the Pyramid. The star and crescent is intended to represent good life. It also teaches no one should undertake the accomplishments of life’s work without system. It also teaches us the importance of a faithful discharge of duties that our garments he not defiled or our names blotted out from the roll of honor; for a failure on our part may result in great loss to others, and we as a consequence may be doomed to wander in the darkness of a moonless and starless night of want and destitution. This Emblem is also symbolic of the moon and star that give light to the Pilgrims as they traveled across the desert.
The face is symbolic of one who was true and steadfast in all that was right. Of one who stood in the presence of the King of Egypt and saved a nation.
The Pyramid is symbolic of the Power, and skill of Cheops, the King of Ancient Egypt. It is also symbolic of the tomb that contained the bones of the Sons of the Desert.
The Unwritten work consists of:
1. The alarm on the Outer Portal.
2. The alarm at the Inner Portal.
3. The desert Pass and explanation.
4. The salutation and explanation.
5. The answer and explanation.
6. The retiring salutation.
7. The answer and explanation.
8. The test sign and answer.
9. The warning sign and explanation.
10. The distress sign.
11. The distress word.
12. The hailing word.
13. The honors of the Order.
14. The Ancient attitude.
15. The voting sign.
16. The use of the gavel.
The Noble Prince will communicate the unwritten work.
After a Council has been regularly opened, and a Mystic desires to be admitted, any alarm he may make on the Outer Portal, will be answered by the Guard of the Outer Portal, who will open same, and permit you to enter the Outer Court, to him you will present your membership card and if same is satisfactory, you will be allowed to make the alarm on the Inner Portal. Guard of Inner Portal will open same, and you will communicate to the Guard, the Desert Pass. If correct, you will be allowed to enter the Council hall, and advance to the Altar, make the salutation, then take your seat. If you desire to retire, before the Council is closed, you will advance to the Altar, make the salutation and retire. After a Council has been opened, and you desire admittance, being without your card or the Desert Pass, or both, the matter shall be reported through the Mystic Oriental Guard of the Inner Portal, who stall report from his station to the Noble Prince, and that officer, shall decide the case as he deems proper, and shall warn you that such neglect must not occur again.
Upon conclusion of the unwritten work, the Noble Prince will call up the Council.
NOBLE PRINCE: I welcome you, not as Pilgrims, but as Mystic Oriental Sons, for by the authority in me vested, I declare each of you a Mystic Oriental Son, and trust you will so conduct yourselves, that you may, as long as you live, enjoy the rest and companionship of cur Noble Order, please he seated.
Business of the Council resumed.