Third Appendix. The Christmas Observance : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 194 THE CHRISTMAS OBSERVANCE. The Grand Encampment, at its Triennial Conclave, Denver, 1892, gave its sanction to the Christmas Toast and Response, which had been inaugurated by Sir Stephen Berry, of Portland, Maine, and it...
Concluding Remarks : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 29 CONCLUDING REMARKS. "Acti labores jucundi". The captives released under the decree of the great Cyrus, issued B. C. 536, entered the desolated city of Jerusalem on the 10th day of Tebeth, B. C. 535, under the leadership...
Appendix. Dedication And Consecration Of Asylums : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 76 p. 77 APPENDIX. CEREMONIAL OBSERVANCES OF THE ORDER. p. 78 p. 79 DEDICATION AND CONSECRATION OF ASYLUMS. The Triangle has twelve Tapers properly displayed upon it. No other equipments thereon. The Commandery is opened...
Second Appendix. The Name Of God In Twenty : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 143 THE NAME OF GOD IN TWENTY-TWO LANGUAGES. ["Sic".--"JBH"] Assyrian, "Eleah;" Celtic, "Diu;" Chinese, "Prussa;" Arabic, "Allah;" Dutch, "Godt;" Danish, "Gut;" English, "God;" French, "Dieu;" Greek, "Theos;" Hebrew, "Elohim;"...
Appendix. The Order Of Malta : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 131 THE ORDER OF MALTA, OR KNIGHT HOSPITALER, OF THE ORDER OF Saint John Of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes And Malta. "According To The Ritual Adopted By Grand Encampment In 1883. "TO OPEN A PRIORY. All being suitably equipped...
Third Appendix : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 207 INDEX Abbreviations, Popular 143 Across the Lines 46 Ancient Cities of Persia 27 Ancient Motto 75 An Historical Fact 74 Anno Domini 139 Appendix 77 Appendix, Second 137 Appendix, Third 165 Arch of Steel 167, 170 Ascensi...
The Journey : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 21 THE JOURNEY. The road from Jerusalem to Susa, the chief treasury of Persia, and one of the favorite cities of the Persian kings, lay in part through the country restored to the Jews by the decree of Cyrus, but after crossing...
Appendix. Templar Uniform : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 116 TEMPLAR UNIFORM. "Edict Of 1886. 1. The Uniform of Knights Templar, Knights of Malta, and Knights of the Red Cross, under the immediate jurisdiction of the Grand Encampment, is that prescribed by the Grand Encampment. No...
The Records Of Our Fathers : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 18 THE RECORDS OF OUR FATHERS. Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their...
Third House Of The Templars : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], THIRD HOUSE OF THE TEMPLARS. There is a legend told beyond seas to this effect: When the Papacy decided to suppress the Templars it sent out spies to apply to the Order as neophytes, and if admitted, to betray the secrets...
Untitled : * This is a nineteenth century 'Monitor' of the American Knights Templar. This is a Masonic organization which has its own distinctive rituals and regalia. While they are not connected directly to the Medieval Templars, they carry on the knightly ideals by charitable works, and sponsoring Masonic...
The So Called Vision Of Constantine : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], "THE SO-CALLED VISION OF CONSTANTINE. A fable invented by the sycophants of Constantine has been dignified into a Motto of the valiant and magnanimous Order of the Temple, after passing through various gradations of fortune...
Three Ancient Cities Of Persia : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 27 THREE ANCIENT CITIES OF PERSIA. Persepolis.--This was the chief city, or capital, of the Persian kingdom proper. Alexander destroyed it, and Darius Hystaspes is supposed to have founded it. To-day its ruins st...
Appendix. Installation Of Officers Of A Commandery : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 87 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS OF A COMMANDERY. The Commandery having been duly constituted, the Officers are to be installed with the following ceremony: The Table, on which lie the Jewels, is placed in front of the Gr...
Historical Lecture : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], HISTORICAL LECTURE. During the period that succeeded the Crusades a civil Knight made a vow to visit the sepulchre of his Lord and Master. Attracted by the chivalrous deeds of the Knights Templar,--for their deeds of charity...
Appendix. Installation Of Grand Encampment : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 110 INSTALLATION OF GRAND ENCAMPMENT. "The Grand Encampment has adopted only the Vow to be taken by its Officers, but certain ceremonies are usually observed in administering that Vow, and in installing each into his office...
History Of The Order Of The Temple : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 33 THE VALIANT AND MAGNANIMOUS ORDER OF THE TEMPLE. Monitorial Instructions, Notes, Comments, And Suggestions. HISTORY OF THE ORDER OF THE TEMPLE. In the year of our Lord 1118 the following gentlemen formed themselves ...
The Banners : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], THE BANNERS. There are two which belong to the Order of the Temple at this time. They are the Grand Standard and the Beauceant. The Grand Standard is of blue field, five by six feet, and made tripartite at the bottom. Over...
Second Appendix. Knight Templar Grand Jurisdictions : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 142 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORDER OF THE TEMPLE. KNIGHT TEMPLAR GRAND JURISDICTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES. Admitted to the Union. Organized Grand Comndry. Grand Recorders. States. "Name". "Post Office"...
The Ancient Motto : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 75 THE ANCIENT MOTTO. The Grand Encampment has adopted this reading of the Motto of the ancient Templars: "Non nobis Domine; non nobis, sed Nomini tuo da gloriam"." In the "Biblia Sacra," published in Antwerp in 1605, we find...
Third Appendix. Form Of Recorder's Minutes : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 201 FORM OF RECORDER'S MINUTES. ASYLUM OF -- COMMANDERY, No. --., K. T. --, January 1, 189--, A. O. 77--. -- Commandery, No--, met in Stated (or * Called) Conclave, in its Asylum, the -- day of--, 189--, and a Commandery...
Preface To Fifth Edition : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 4 p. 5 PREFACE TO FIFTH EDITION. The early demand for the Fifth Edition of Shibboleth, a demand the publishers scarcely anticipated in times like these, affords the author an opportunity to add several important matters...
Third Appendix. Hints On Templar Banquets : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 205 HINTS ON TEMPLAR BANQUETS. The social features of the assemblies of the Knights of the Temple will not be neglected by prudent Commanders. A reception and Banquet, which include the ladies, and given at least annually, is...
The Charge : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 69 THE CHARGE. The following Charge may be omitted and the Historical Lecture delivered instead. Or both may be omitted in the discretion of the Commander. Sir Knight, having passed through the several degrees of our ancient...
Second Appendix. Calendars : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 136 p. 137 SECOND APPENDIX p. 138 p. 139 ANNO DOMINI. The Christian Era was first used by a Roman abbot, Denys le Petit, or Dionisius Exigus, about the year 527. It was generally adopted in England in the eighth century...
Original Templar Grand Masters : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 40 THE ANCIENT ORDER OF THE TEMPLE. Grand Masters from origin to the death of De Molai: 1. Hugh de Payen Chosen 1118 2. Robert of Burgundy 1139 3. Everard de Barres 1147 4. Bernard de Amelai 1151 5. Bertrand de Blanquefort 1154...
Title Page : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], SHIBBOLETH A TEMPLAR MONITOR BY SIR GEORGE COOPER CONNOR Fifth Edition Nashville, Tennessee: Order Of The Red Cross [1894] Scanned, proofed and formatted by John Bruno Hare, June 2008. This text is in the public domain in the US...
Close Of Seven Years Of Preparation : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], CLOSE OF SEVEN YEARS OF PREPARATION. One mode of entrance is thus accomplished. Silence reigns. Another mode of entrance is thus secured. Silence reigns. Plaintive music touches the heart of the neophyte while gazing at the solemn...
Second House Of The Templars : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 52 SECOND HOUSE OF THE TEMPLARS. The escort pleaded that the four remaining years might be devoted to deeds of more exalted usefulness. He vouched for the sincerity of the suppliant. The prayer of the suppliant was granted...
Third Appendix. Hints To Eminent Commanders : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 171 HINTS TO EMINENT COMMANDERS. 1. Give unremitting attention to the protection of the Ritual, and the Paraphernalia of your Commanderies. The first should never be out of your care, the other should be kept in perfect repair...
Third Appendix. Asylum, And Prelate's Hall : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 204 ASYLUM, AND PRELATE'S HALL. This plate illustrates how a Commandery that has only one large apartment can utilize the same for the Asylum and Prelate's Hall, during the conferring of the Order of the Temple. The same...
History Of The Order In The United States : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], HISTORY OF THE ORDER IN THE UNITED STATES. "It would be a matter of pride and gratification," said Past Grand Master Hopkins, in his report to Grand Encampment, in 1889, "if we could trace the genealogy of our Templar...
Appendix. Grand Commanderies : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 101 GRAND COMMANDERIES. "INSTALLATION OF THEIR OFFICERS. The Grand Commander will appoint a Grand Marshal, under whose direction the Officers elect will retire to an adjoining room. The Jewels will be placed on a table, which...
To Open A Council Of The Red Cross : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 15 TO OPEN A COUNCIL OF THE RED CROSS. The Council Chamber is suitably arrayed under the direction of the Prince Master of the Palace. RECEPTION OF SOVEREIGN MASTER. PRAYER. Almighty and Eternal Jehovah, the only living...
Monitorial Instructions : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 7 THE ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER OF THE RED CROSS. Monitorial Instructions, Notes, Comments, And Suggestions. A FEW HINTS TO COMMANDERS. It is the earnest desire of the author of this Monitor to discover that all the Commanderies invest...
Third Appendix. Rules Of Order : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], RULES OF ORDER. The following simple rules will be about all that Commanders will find necessary in conducting the business of the Conclaves: 1. On the demand of a member, a motion must be reduced to writing. 2. A motion, when...
The Immemorial Discussion : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], THE IMMEMORIAL DISCUSSION. On the morning succeeding the great feast at the capital of the Persian empire, Darius listened to the oratorical contests of the three Guards of the Bed-chamber, in reply to the question, "Which is...
Third Appendix. A Form Of Divine Worship : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 174 A FORM OF DIVINE WORSHIP For The Use Of Knights Templar On Ascension Day, And Other Occasions. The following service is so arranged that, by omitting and adding, it will be applicable to general public occasions...
Dedication : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 1 p. 2 p. 3 DEDICATION. TO SIR JOHN P. S. GOBIN, "M. E. Past Grand Master of the Grand Encampment". To whom I am indebted for numerous proofs of kindness and sympathy during the years of our acquaintance, I dedicate this...
An Historical Fact : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], AN HISTORICAL FACT. Simon of Syracuse, a Templar, betrayed his trust to the Saracens. Saladin, despising this Templar's treason, had his head struck off and sent it to the Grand Master of the Templars, who ordered it placed...
A Ritualistic Commentary : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], "A RITUALISTIC COMMENTARY. "The adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the Lord God of Israel." Ezra iv: 1. The "adversaries" are enumerated in verses 7, 8 and 9...
Third Appendix. Ritual Of A Commandery Of Sorrow : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 184 RITUAL OF A COMMANDERY OF SORROW. Grand Commanderies often desire to hold imposing Memorial Services in honor of their distinguished dead. Subordinate Commanderies have the sane privilege. When the Ceremonials are pathetic...
Second Appendix. Popular Abbreviations : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], POPULAR ABBREVIATIONS. SPECIALLY FOR RECORDERS OF COMMANDERIES. A. C. ("Ante Christum"), Before Christ. B. C., Before Christ. A. D. ("Anno Domini"), Year of our Lord. t., Aged. A. V., Authorized Version. D. V. ("Deo Volente"), God...
Banners, Crosses And Paraphernalia : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], BANNERS OF THE ORDER OF THE TEMPLE. The following are the official descriptions of these Banners: " "The Grand Standard is of white woolen or silk stuff, six feet in height and five feet in width, made tripartite at the bottom...
Second Appendix. Some Words Not Fully Understood : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 144 SOME WORDS NOT FULLY UNDERSTOOD Acre, "Ack-er", A city of Syria of Crusade interest. Acacia, "Acay-shi-a", An evergreen, thorny plant. Adonai, "Ay-do-nah", Lord, used where Jehovah occurs. Agnus Dei, "Ag-nus Dee-i", Lamb...
The Work : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], "THE WORK. The Asylum in suitable array; the Guards ready to take their stations; the Escort selected and conveniently seated; the Chambers properly equipped, and the Questions on the pedestal of the Commander. The recepti...
Dress Of The Ancient Templars : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], "DRESS OF THE ANCIENT TEMPLARS. The ancient Templars habitually wore a long, white Tunic, or Cassock, cut like that of the priests, with a red Cross before and behind. The Girdle was worn over the Shirt and under the Tunic...
Appendix. Constituting New Commanderies : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 83 CONSTITUTING NEW COMMANDERIES. The Knights about to be constituted into a Commandery will assemble in the Asylum on the appointed day, and open a Commandery of Knights Templar. The Triangle should be fully equipped, but...
Second Appendix. Templar Forms : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 151 TEMPLAR FORMS. "I have transcribed each 'blank' in the forms below with exactly one em-dash; some blanks are represented by several contiguous em-dashes for legibility.--JBH". Although the Grand Encampment has not adopted...
It Is Finished : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], "IT IS FINISHED." In its Latin form,--"Consummatum est","--this was a cherished phrase of the ancient Templar usage. It is to be regretted that its use appears to be entirely dropped by the Modern Order in the United States. Would...
To Open A Commandery : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 45 TO OPEN A COMMANDERY. "Knights templar begin the duties of their Asylums with quiet manner and subdued spirit. At the conclusion there should be only pathetic memories of solemn ceremonials. Levity, loud speech, military...
To Close The Commandery : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 71 TO CLOSE THE COMMANDERY. "The Commander directs that the same precautionary steps be taken previous to the ceremony of Closing. PRAYER. The Prelate will lead in the Lord's Prayer, after which he will pronounce this, or some...
Note : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 6 NOTE BY THE PUBLISHERS. So far as known, the foregoing Preface is the last word written by Sir George Cooper Connor, the author of this volume. Only a few days later he was forced by disease to the chamber of death, which he...
Officers Of A Commandery : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], THE OFFICERS OF A COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Eminent Commander EC 1 Generalissimo G 2 Captain General CG 3 Excellent Prelate P 4 Senior Warden SW 5 Junior Warden JW 6 p. 44 Treasurer Tr 7 Recorder Rec 8 Standard Bearer StB 9...
Order Of The Red Cross : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 10 ORDER OF THE RED CROSS. THE learned Sir Alfred Creigh, whose name is a household word among American Knights Templar, used the following language in a report to the Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania, September, 1867: "...
Third Appendix. Reception Of Grand Visitors : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 165 THIRD APPENDIX. p. 166 p. 167 RECEPTION OF GRAND VISITORS. The following suggestions will aid Subordinate Commanderies in receiving Grand Visitors: THE GRAND MASTER. The Grand Master is to be received in the Asylum with...
Appendix. Burial Service : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 119 BURIAL SERVICE. "GENERAL REGULATIONS. 1. No Knight Templar can be buried with the funeral honors of Knighthood, unless he be in regular standing. 2. It is the duty of the Eminent Commander to convene the Commandery, up...
Second Appendix. Fraternity Music : * "Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor", by George Cooper Connor, [1894], p. 146 FRATERNITY MUSIC. OLD HUNDRED. L. M. (SEE PAGE 60.) p. 147 HENDON. 7s. (SEE PAGE 60.) p. 148 NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE. p. 149 AULD LANG SYNE. p. 150 TO A SKULL. Part of a poem found beside a skeleton in the Museum...