Chief of the Tabernacle, 23º

Dit amerikaanse rituaal dateert uit de tweede helft van de negentiende eeuw.

Sign. One is supposed to hold a censer in the left hand, and to attempt to seize the censer with the right hand, at the same time advancing the left foot.

Grip. Each takes with the right hand the left elbow of the other.

Knocks. Three equal knocks.

Steps. Five equal steps.

Insignia. Red tunic, white sash fringed with gold, a grand star, Jewel, a delta.

Pass word. HAHTZIELD (Will of God). In reply DARAKIEL (God’s directions).