Here is how one becomes.
Opening
The Illustrious Commander gives *.
Com.: Knight Lieutenant of the Guard, do all present understand the mysteries we are about to celebrate?
Lieutenant of the Guard makes the examination, and, saluting reports: Illustrious Commander, all present understand the mysteries, and are ready to
perform their duty.
Com.: Knight Lieutenant of the Guard, you will station the guard; that a Chapter of Knights Kadosh of the Order of the White and Black Eagle may be
opened.
Music.
The Lieutenant of the Guard performs his duty, returns, and reports: Illustrious Commander. The guards are stationed. All is secure.
Com.: Eminent Prior, are you a Knight Kadosh?
Em. Prior: A vault can bear witness that I am..
Com.: What did you in the vault?
Em. Prior: I executed my commission, and thereby became entitled to initiation into the greater mysteries.
Com.: What is the hour?
Em. Prior: The shadows lengthen upon the earth's surface. The sun hath sunk below the western horizon. Light thickens, night approaches.
Com.: At what hour are the labors of the Knights Kadosh opened?
Em. Prior: At the approach of night.
Com.: You will then, givo notice to the Brother Knights that I am about to open a Chapter of Knights Kadosh of the Order of the White and Black Eagle,
and direct them to give their attention and assistance.
Em. Prior: Attention, brother Knights! To order.
All rise and stand at the Sign of Fidelity.
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