Templar Tactics and Manual (Missouri)

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TEMPLAR

TACTICS AND MANUAL

Published by Order and Authority ofthe

Grand Commandery, Knights Templar

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Ritual and Tactics Committee

I. i - I , . iiFYrr I NGER,i1I~Rr S . LEE,

WM. Y. BEAN.

DEFIN ITIONS

About.A wheel (or face) of 1800.

Alignment:A straight line upon which severalKnights or Ranks are formed or are to be

formed.Base: The element on which a movement is regu-lated.

Cadence: The unlEorm time of step in marching orthe succession of movements in the swordmanual:Quick time120 movements per minute.Double timeiSO movements per minute.Common time

9 0 movements per minute.Sword cadence at a halt executed in quick time.Sword c~adence on the march executed inmarching time.

Center: The middle point or element of a command.Column: A number of subdivisions formed in lines

one behind the other.Column ofFiles: A single or double rank faced to

the right or left (into column).

Commandery Distance: A distance equal to thefront of the Commandery when in line.

Commander: The officer, junior officer or SirKnight who is oI~ctually in command ofthe lines.The honorary title of the head of the com-

mandery is Eminent Commander.Company: A subdivision of a commandery; not

less than two platoons.Company Leader: An officer or junior officer of

any grade, or a Knight, in command of a com-pany (twenty-four files so designated).

Cover: To take position exactly in rear of another.Deploy: To eiitend the front. In general to change

from column to line, or from close to extendedorder.

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Depth: The space from head to rear of any forma-tion, including the leading and rear elements.The depth of a man is assumed to be 12inches.

Distance: Space between elements in the directionof depth.

Division: A sub-division of a commandery formedfor asylum ceremonies (see platoon). A sub-division of the grand parade of the Grand En-campment or of a grand commandery.

Drill Corps: A portion of the Commandery, with ahead and members organized for drilling.

Drill: The exercises and evolutions taught in theasylum or on the drill field, and executed inthe precise and formal manner prescribed.

Dre&s: Alignment to the right or left as in form-ing a rank.

Echelon: Elements placed one behind another, ex-tending beyond and unmasking one anothereither wholly or in part.

Element: A file, squad, section, platoon, companyof larger body. (See Unit).

File Closers: Officers or junior officers placed inrear oF the line whose duty is to rectify mis-takes and to command sub-divisions.

File Leader: The leading Knight whom the otherKnights or files cover.

Flank: The right or left of a command in line oror in column.Formation~ Arrangement of the Knights of a com-

mand. The placing of all tractions in theirorder in line or in column.

Front: The space in width occupied by a commandor any element. The front of a Knight is 22inches. Also the general direction towardwhich the command is moving.

Guide~ One upon whom the command or Knightregulates the march.

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Guidon: A small banner displaying the name andnumWer of a commandery or larger organiza-tion. See Marker.

Head: The leading element of a co\umn.

Interval: Space between elements of the sameline.

Junior Officers: All officers below the rank ofCaptain General (see officers).

Left in Front: A column formed to the left fromline or to the rear from front. See Right inFront.

Line: A formation in which the different elementsare abreast of each other.

Marching Flank: The flank furthest from thepivot in turning or wheeling.

Marker: See Guidon.Motion: Distinct movements in the Manual of the

Sword.

Officers: The Captain General and all officersabove that grade, and past commanders. (SeeJunior Officers).

Pace: Thirty inches; the length of the full stepin quick time.

Pivott The Knight on the flank upon which thewheel or turn is made.Fixed Pivot: The Knight on the pivot marks

time and turns his body to conform tothe front of the unit, gaining no groundduring the execution of the movement.

Moving Pivot: The Knight on the pivot moveson the arc of a circle the radius of whichis 80 inches, and turns his body to con-form to the front of the unit.

Platoon: A sub-division of a commandery, usuallynot less than L 2 files, formed for drill (see

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Platoon Leader: An officer, or junior officer ofany grade or a Knight, in command of apLatoon.

Ploy: To diminish front, as to pass from line tocolumn.

Point of Resi: The point at which a formation be-gins.

Post: Official position or place of officers orKnights.

h~ Qaurte: When the (Sword Gripe is held, back ofthe hand down.

Rank: A line of KnightB placed side by side, alsothe grade of an officer.

Right: The right extremity or element of a bodyof Knights. (contra, the left).

Right in Front: A column formed to the rightfrom line. When the right of the line is on

the right. A formation wI~en the right of theline is in front. When the guide, in column ofthrees or sections, is on the left. When thefile closers are on the right flank of thecolumn.

Roster: A list of officers or Knights fo~ duty. Theroll ol o1~ficc~s and Knights of a commandery.

Section: Two scts 0 : 1 threes abreast, in column ori n line.

Squad: A ~im1l rn;mbor o ~ Knights for drill.

Sub-~Uvhi~on: Th~ ~ev&taiymrt~e into which a corn-mafl(iQI:y oi~ ltwgcv body is divided, as threes,s a c tA o nri , platoorts, c I~ c .

In T~crcc; Whe~i th~ i NwoId gripe is held, back oftlIQ hand up.

Turn: A. n~ovarncnt placing a rank a~ right anglesto it~ ormc~ position, but executed by theKnights individually in succession.

Under Anna: Equipped with accoutrements, withsword drawn or in scabbard.

Unit: (See Element).

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Verify: To assure the correctness of a formation.Wheel: A circular movement by which a rank is

placed at right angles to its .former position.Wheeling Distance: A distance between subdivisions

in column so that when wheeled into line thesubdivisions will exactly join. Equal to thefront of the subdivision less the depth of aKnight.

Wings That portion of a commandery, battalion,or largest body, from the center to the flank.

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GENERAL PRINCIPLES

A careful preliminary study of general principlesshould always be made by officers and juniorofficers, before attempting drill or instruction. TheEminent Commander is the commanding officer andis responsible for the proper training of the com-

mandery.It is not expected, however, that the EminentCommander will actually be in command of everyactivity of the commandery at all times. If hedoes not wish to assume the command, he willdirect the Generalissimo, Captain General, or othercompetent Sir Knight, to act as the military officer,under the title of Commander, the subordinate insuch case to remember that he is always under thecommand and direction of the Emminent Com-mander. In accordance with Templar tradition andcustom, this officer will often, perhaps generally,be the Captain General. In large commanderiesthere is no objection to the appointment also of anAdjutant or Executive Officer, Chief of Staff.These appointments are generally permanent, butmay be emergent, and are always at the pleasureand discretion of the Eminent Commander.

Drills executed at attention and the ceremoniesare designed to teach precise and knightly move-ment, and to inculcate that prompt obedience whichis essential to proper ltnsghtly control. To thisend, smartness and precision should be exacted in

the execution ofevery detail. Such drills should befrequent, but short.The formations, movements, honors and cere-

monies of these d m 1 1 regulations are made to con-form to the infantry drill of the United Statesarmy, of present and earlier standard, as nearlyas possible, consistent with the purpose, tradition,uniform and arms of Templarism.

To harmonize Knights Templar official titles withmilitary terms, the following rules will be observed;it being understood, that for drill and instruction,

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the commanding officer may always make substi-tute appointments, required for efficiency, whichappointments shall not affect the Templar rank ofany officer.

The Eminent Commander, referred to as Com-mander, will command, and the Generalissimo andCaptain General will be second and third in com-

mand. When, therefore, the commandery is formedas a single unit (company) they will simulate re-spectively the positions of captain, first lieutenantand second lieutenant (officers), the remaining of-ficers of the commandery, classified as junior of-ficers (non-commissioned officers), in order ofrank, will ~orrespond to the sergeants of a militaryCompany.

When the Commandery is formed as a battalionthe constructive rank of the Commander will bethat of major; if as a regiment, that of colonel,with corresponding increase in the ranks of his sub-ordinates.

Grand Encampment and Grand Commandery of-ficers will respectively simulate the grades abovecommandery officers, ~as indicated in the Ii. S.tables of organization, for the battalion, regimentor higher unit. The duties of officers and staffswill conform as nearly as may be with the sametables. The title of the commanding officer ofa Templar brigade will be Brigade Commander;and of larger bodies ~Liarshal or Grand Mar-ehal instead of General.

The ranking officer of the Commandery, GrandCommandery or Grand Encampment may detail orrelieve acting officers or junior officers, and formor discharge any required staff, whenever he deemsIt expedient or necessary, for drill formations, butIhe assumption of military authority by such of-lkers shall not confer or deny Templar rank. PastCommanders are designated as officers. Guidesci threes or sections (corporals) are usuallydesignated from the number ofwell drilled Knights.Acting junior officers may be similarly designated.

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GENERAL RULES FOR DRILLS AND

FORMATIONS

Since Knights Templar drill is never ,profes-sional, and as a means of simplicity, and an assist-ance to preparation and judging in contests, theseRegulations in general provide but one way for theesecution of each movement. While great latitudeis permitted in the instruction and maneuver ofindividual commanderies, in all competitions and inceremonies, the text must be strictLy followed, ex- -pedients being permissible only in cases not coveredby the text, and in competitions subject alwaysto the interpretation of the judges. General Ruleswill always be followed unless otherwise provided,and in any variation between cescription and illus-tration the description will govern.

Formations are based upon a front of three

Knights as a unit.All movements are described for single rank,

but unless otherwise specified, the same orders andmovements may be applied to double rank, at theoption of the commanding officer, by such com-mands and means as he may devise.

NOTEDouble rank for templar formations isdiscouraged for the following teasons: By tradi-tion Knights Templars were always mounted, andcavalry or dragoons are vwer formed in doublerank, mounted or on foot; with the close elbowtouch prescribed by these regulations, the distanceten inchesbcitween the front and rear rank,would practically prevent the execution of thesword manual by the rear rank; the drifting side-wise movement of the rear rank necessary in thewheelings, is awkward and unsightly, and theformation is wholly unsuited to the asylum cere-monies.

When the preparatory command consists of morethan one part, its elements are arranged as fol-lows:

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(1 ) For movements to be executed successivelyby the subdivisions or elements of a command:(a) Description of the movements; (b) how ex-ecuted, or on what element executed.

(2) For movements to be executed simultan-eously by the subdivisions of a command: (a) thedesignation of the subdivisions; (b) the movement

to be executed.Movements that may be executed toward neither

flank are explained as toward but one flank, it be-ing necessary to substitute the word left forright, and to reverse, to have the explanation ofthe corresponding movement toward the otherflank. The commands are given for the executionof movements toward either flank. The substitueword of the command is placed within parentheses.

Any movement may be executed either from thehalt or when marching, unless otherwise prescribed.

If at a halt, the command for movements involv-ing marching need not be prefaced by FORWARD,as 1. Column right (left), 2. MARCH.

Any movement not specially excepted may beexecuted in double time.Ifat a halt, or if marching in quick time, the

command Double Time precedes the command ofexecution.

In successive movements executed in )doubietime the ie~tding or base unit marches in quick timewhen not otherwise prescribed; the other unitsmarch in double time to their places in the forma-tion ordered and then conform to the gait of theluading or base unit.Ifmarching in double time, the command Double

Time is omitted. The leading or base unit maithesIn quick time; the other units continue at doubleLime to their places in the formation ordered andthen conform to the gait of the leading or baseunit.

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in quick time, the command: 1. Double time, 2.MARCH, is given. The leading or base unit con-tinues to march in quick time, or remain at halt ifalready halted; the other units complete the execu-tion of the movement in double time and thenconform to the gait of the leading or base unit.

To stay the eiiecution of a movement whenmarching, for the correction of errors, the com-mand: 1. In place, 2. HALT, is given. All haltand stand fast, without changing the position. Toresume the movement the command 1. Resume,2. MARCH, is given.

To revoke a preparatory command, or, being ata halt, to begin anew a movement improperly be-gun, the command AS YOU WERE, is given, atwhich the movement ceases and the former posi-tion is resumed.

Unless otherwise announced, the guide of a pla-toon or larger subdivision of a ~~mmandery, or ofa ~~mmandery in line, is right; of a ~~mmanderyin line of subdivisions, center; of a rank in columnof threes or sections, toward the side of the guideof the ~~mmandery.

To march with guide other than as prescribedabove, or to change the guide: Guide right (leftor center).

In successive formations into line, the guide istoward the point of rest; in platoons or larger sub-

divisions it is so announced.The announcement of the guide~ when given inconnection with a movement, follows the commandof execution for that movement: as 1. Forward,2 . MARCH, 8 Guide right (left), unless otherwisespecified.

The wheel on the fixed pivot by subdivisions isused in all formations from line into column andthe reverse.

The wheel on the moving pivot is used by sub-divisions of a column in executing changes of di-

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The moving pivot will describe a circle the radiusof which is 80 inches; the step about nine inchesrequired in column of threes will be reduced pro-portionately as the front of the subdivision is in-creased, the radius being always the same.

Partial changes of direction may be esecuted:by interpolating in the preparatory command theword half as column half right (left) or right(left) halfturn, a change of 45 degrees is executed.

By the command: Incline to die right (left), theguide, or guilding element, moves in the indicateddirection and the remainder of the command con-forms. This movement effects slight changes ofdirection.

In changing direction the leading subdivision ex-ecutes the turn, or wheel, at the command MARCH,the guide taking his position when the change ismade.

Full distance in column of subdivisions is suchthat in forming line to the righ or left the sub-divisions will have their proper intervals.

In column of subdivisions the guide of the leadingsubdivision is charged with the step and direction;the guides in rear preserve the trace, step anddistance.

All details, detachments, and other bodies ofKnights are habitually formed in single rank.

The designation line of sections, line of platoons,companies, etc., refer to the formation in wihch

sections, platoons, companies, etc., each in columnare in line.The posts of officers, junior officers, color

guard, staff, etc., in the various formations, of theplatoon, commandery, battalion or regiment, willbe described and shown in plates.

In all changes from one formation to anotherinvolving a change of post on the part of any ofthese, unless otherwise specified, posts are promptlytaken by the most convenient route as soon as

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practicable after the command of execution for themovement; officers who have prescribed duties inconnection with the movement ordered, tahe theirnew posts when such duties are completed.

As instructors, officers and junior officers gowherever their presence is necessary. As file

closers it is their duty to rectify mistakes and in-sure steadiness and promptness in the ranks. Inceremonies officers, junior officers and specialunit must take their prescribed positions.

Brigade, regimental. battalion and staff0fficers

may be mounted. The staff of an officer formsin single rank three paces in rear of him, the rightof the rank extending one pace to the right of apoint directly in rear of him. Members of thestaff are arranged in order of rank from rightto left; the staffs in the same order according tothe rank of their respective commanders. Theorderlies, if present, are three paces in rear of thestaff. When necessary to reduce the front of thestaff and orderlies, each line eiiecutes threes right,according to the principles of the U. S. cavalrydrill regulations, and follow the commander.

A junior, mounted, addressing a superior of-ficer on foot, will first dismount.

Members of the staff, and orderlies, mount anddismount with their chief.

In making the about, an officer, mounted,habitually turns to the left.

When the commander faces to give commandsthe staff and orderlies do not change positions.

When making or receiving official reports allofficers will salute.

Where the word Sir is used by an officerin making a report, as Sir, the parade is formed,the proper honorary title of the officer to whomreporting, may be prefixed, as Eminent Sir,Right Eminent Sir, etc.

Knightly courtesy requires the junior to salute14

first, but when the salute is introductory to a re-port made at a ceremony or formation, to therepresentative of a common superior, as theadjutant, or other staff officer, etc., the officermaking the report, whatever his rank, will salutefirst; the officer to whom the report is made willacknowledge by saluting that he has received and

understood the report.For ceremonies, such regimental and battalionjunior officers as are dismounted are formed fivepaces in rear of the color or standard, in orderof rank from right to left. In column of threesor sections they march as file closers.

Other than for ceremonies, staff junior officers,and orderlies accompany their immediate chiefs un-less otherwise directed. If mounted, the juniorofficers are ordinarily posted on the right or atthe head of the orderlies.

In all formations and movements a junior officercommanding a platoon carries his sword and takesthe same post as an officer in like situation.

ORDERS, COMMANDS, AND SIGNALS

Officers and Knights fix their attention at thefirst word of command, the first note ofthe bugle,or the first motion of the signal. A signal includes

both the preparatory command and the commandof execution; the movement commences as soon asthe signal is understood, unless otherwise pre-scribed.

Commanders or leaders of subdivisions repeatorders, commands, or signals whenever such repeti-tion is deemed necessary to insure prompt andcorrect execution.

Prescribed signals are limited to such as areessential as a substitute for the voice under condi-tions which render the voice inadequate.

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In these regulations an order embraces instruc-tions or directions given orally or in writing interms suited to the particular occasion and notprescribed herein.

Orders are employed only when the commandsprescribed herein do not sufficiently indicate the

will of the Commander.In these regulations a command is the will of

the Commander expressed in the phraseology pre-scribed herein.

There are two kinds of commands.

The PRE~PARATORY command, such as For-ward, indicates the movement that is to be executed.

The command of EXECUTION, such as MARCH,HALT, or SWORDS, causes the execution.

Preparatory commands are distinguished by smallblack letters, those of execution by BLACKCAPITALS.

Where it is not mentioned in the text who givesthe command prescribed, they are to be given bythe Commander of the unit concerned.

The preparatory command should be given atsuch an interval of time before the command ofexecution as to admit of being properly understood;the command of execution should be given at theinstant the movement is to commence.

The tone of command is animated, distinct, andof loudness proportioned to the number of menfor whom it is intended.

Each preparatory command is enunciated dis-tinctly, with a rising inflection at the end, andin such manner that the command of executionmay be more energetic.

The command of execution is firm in tone andbrief.

Oral commands are not habitually used for unitslarger than a battalion.

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When giving commands to Knights, it is usuallybest to face toward them.

Indifference in giving commands must beavoided, as it leads to laxity in execution. Com-mands should be given with spirit at all times.

To secure uniformity, all officers should prac-tice giving commands.

An officer should always have his sword drawnwhen giving a command, to Knights under arms.

Bugle SignalsBugle Signals are only used for ceremonies,

and with large bodies for street parades andmarches.

Whistle SignalsAttention to Orders. A short blase of the

whistle. This is signal used on parades and marches

when necessary to fix the attention of troops, of oftheir Commanders, or leaders, preparatory to givingcommands, orders or signals.

Arm Signals

44. The following arm signals are prescribed. Inmaking signals either arm may be used.

In making arm signals, the sword may be heldin the hand.

Forward, MARCH; Right oblique, MARCH; LeftOblique, MARCH. Extend the arm vertically to its

Pull extent and lower it to the front (right front,cit front) until horizontal; at the same timemove in the indicated direction.

Quick time, March. Raise the right elbow to a~, position above and to the right of the right

r~houlder; extend the forearm to the left, righttend above the head.

HALT. Carry the hand to the shoulder; thrustthe hand upward and hold the arm vertically.

Double time, MARCH. Carry the hand to the

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shoulder; rapidly thrust the hand upward the fullextent of the arm several times.

Change direction or Column right (left),MARCH. The hand on the side toward which thechange of direction is to be made is carried acrossthe body to the opposite shoulder, forearm hori-

zontal; then swing in a horizontal plane, arm ex-tended, pointing in the new direction.

SCHOOL OF THE KNIGHT AND SQUAD

The Knight

45. Provision should be made for the proper in-struction of newly created Knights in essentials offacings, marching, wheeling and sword manual to

prevent their falling into awkward or bad habits,as well as to give grace and ease of movement.To this end the following exercises are prepared:

Individual Drill, Without Swords

46. The drill should always commence promptlyat the appointed time. Punctuality, silence in ranks,and close attention during drill must always beinsisted upon.

The instructor explains briefly each movement,

first executing it himself if practicable. He re-quires the Knights to take the proper positionsunassisted and does not touch them for the purposeof correcting them, except when they are unable tocorrect themselves. He avoids keeping them toolong at the same movement, although each shouldbe understood before passing to another. He ex-acts by degrees the desired precision and uniform-ity. Drills should be in fatigue uniform when pos-sible and the sword manual not taught until theKnights have acquired some proficiency in theschool of the Knight.

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47. For preliminary instruction a number o ~ fKnights, usually not exceeding three or four, artformed as a squad in single rank facing to thefront.

Position of the Knight, or Attention

48. Heels on the same line and as near eachother as the conformation of the Knights permits.

Feet turned out equally and forming an angle of

about 45 degrees.Knees straight without stiffness.

Hips level and drawn back slightly; body erectand resting equally on hips; chest lifted and arched;shoulders square and falling equally.

Arms and hands hanging naturally; thumb alongthe seam of the trousers.

Head erect and square to the front, chin slightlydrawn in; eyes straight to the front. Weight ofthe body resting equally upon the heels and ballsof the feet.

The Rests

49. Being at a halt, the commands are FALLOUT; REST; AT EASE; 1. Stand al, 2. EASE;tLnd 1. Parade, 2. REST.

At the command fall out, the Knights may leavethe ranks but are required to remain in the im-mediate vicinity. They resume their former places,itt attention, at the command fall in.

At the command rest, the Knight keeps oneP o o t in place but is not required to preserve silenceor immobility.

At the command at ease, the Knight keeps oneV o o t in place and is required to preserve silenceitul not immobility.

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1. Stand at, 2. EASE. Being atorder swords, at the commandEase carry the left foot twelveinches straight to the left, keep-ing the legs straight without stiff-ness, so that the weight of thebody rests equally on both feet.At the same time incline theblade to the front by extendingthe right arm, without movingthe point or changing the graspon the hilt. Place the left handbehind the body, resting in thesmall of the back, palm to therear, the attitude erect but notconstrained. This secures digni-fied uniformity while resting.

1. Parade, 2. REST. Carry theright foot 6 inches straight to the

Stand at Ease rear, feet at an angle of 45 de-grees, left knee slightly bent;

clasp the hands, without constraint, in front of thecenter of the body, fingers joined, left hand upper-most, left thumb clasped by the thumb and fore-finger of the right hand; preserve front, silence,and steadiness of position.

50. To resume the attention: 1. Squad, 2. At-ten-TION. (Given with accent on the last syllable,TION).

Eyes Right or Left

51. 1. Eyes, 2. RIGHT (LEFT), 8. FRONT.At the command right, turn the head to the right

oblique (45 degrees), eyes fixed on the line of eyesof the Knights, in, or supposed to be in, the samerank. At the command front, turn the head andeyes smartly to the front.

Facings

52. To the flank: 1. Right (left), 2. FACE.Raise slightly the left heel and right toe; face

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to the right (a one-fourth turn), turning on theright heel, assisted by a slight pressure on the ballof the left foot; (TWO), place the left foot by theside of the right. Left, FACE, is executed on theleft heel in the corresponding manner.

The right (left) half face, is executed similarly,facing 45 degrees, by the command, 1. Half right

(left), 2. FACE.To face in marching and advance, turn on the

ball of either foot and step off with the other. footin the new direction; to face in marching withoutgaining ground in the new direction, turn on theball ofeither foot and mark time.

53. To the rear: 1. About, 2.FACE.

Carry the toe of the right footabout a half foot-length to the

rear and slightly to the left of theleft heel without changing theposition of the left foot; (TWO),face to the rear (a one-half turn),turning to the right on the leftheel and right toe, and place theright heel by the side of the left.

Salute with the Hand

54. 1. Hand, 2. SALUTE.Raise the right hand smartly till

the tip of the forefinger touches

the lower part of the headdress(if uncovered, the forehead)abov~ the right eye, thumb and

Hand salute fingers extended and joined, palmto the left, forearm inclined at

about 45 degrees, hand and wrist, straight; at thesame time look toward the person saluted; (TWO),drop the arm smartly by the side.

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Steps and Marching

55. All steps and marchings executed from ahalt, except right step, begin with the left foot.

56. The length of the full step in quick time is80 inches, measured from heel to heel, and the cad-ence is at the rate of 120 steps per minute.

The length of the step in common time, is thesame as in quick time; the cadence 90 steps perminute. Used in certain ceremonies, funerals, Pre-lates escort, etc., and for instruction.

The length of the full step in double time is 86inches; the cadence is at the rate of 180 stepsper minute.

The instructor, when necessary, indicates thecadence ofthe step by calling, one, two, three, four,or left, right, the instant the left and right foot,respectively, should be planted.

57. All steps and marchings and movements in-volving march are executed in quick time, unlessthe Knights are marching in double time, or doubletime be added to the command; in the latter casedouble time is added to the preparatory command.Example: 1. Squad right, 2. Double time, 8.MARCH. (Similarly for common time.) Quick timemay be resumed from double time or common time.Example: 1. Quick time, 2. MARCH.

58. The command of execution for all move-ments while marching is given as either foot strikes

the ground, except as otherwise prescribed; themovement commences when the folLowing foot isplanted.

Quick Time

59. Being at a halt, to march forward in quicktime: I. Forward, 2. MARCH.

At the command forward, shift the weight ofthe body to the right leg, left knee straight.

At the command march, move the left footsmartly straight forward 80 inches, sole near the

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ground, and plant it without shock; next, in likemanner advance and plant the right foot; continuethe march. The arms swing naturally.

60. Being at a halt, or in march in quick time,to march in double time: 1. Double time, 2.MARCH.

If at a halt, at the first command shift the

weight of the body to the right leg. At the com-mand march, raise the forearm, fingers closed,back ofthe hands out, to a horizontal position alongthe waist line; take up an easy run with the stepand cadence of double time, allowing a naturalswinging motion to the arms.If marching in quick time, at the command

march, given as either foot strikes the ground, takeone step in quick time, and then step off in doubletime.

61. To resume the quick time: 1. Quick time,

2. MARCH.At the command march, given as either foot

strikes the ground, advance and plant the otherfoot in double time; resume the quick time, drop-ping the hands by the sides.

To Mark Time62. Being in mach: 1. Mark time, 2. MARCH.At the command march, given as either foot

strikes the ground; advance and plant the otherfoot; bring up the foot in rear and continue the

cadence by alternately raising each foot about twoinches and planting it on line with the other.Being at a halt, at the command March, raise

und plant first the left foot and then the right, asdescribed above.

Any movement may be executed from mark time.

The Half Step

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64. Forward, half step, halt and mark time, maybe executed one from the other in quick or doubletime.

To resume the full step from half step or marktime: 1. Forward, 2. MARCH.

Side Step

65. Being at a halt or mark time: 1. Right (left)step, 2. MARCH.

Carry and plant the right foot 10 inches to theright; bring the left foot beside it and continue themovement in the cadence of quick time.

The side step is used for short distances only andis not executed in double time.

NOTEThe command halt is given when thefeet are together; take another step, then halt.

Back Step

66. Being at a halt or mark time: 1. Backward,2. MARCH.

Take steps of15 inches straight to the rear.The back step is used for short distances only

and is not executed in double time.

To Halt67. To arrest the march ~n quick time or double

time: 1. Squad, 2. HALT.At the command halt, given as either foot strikes

the ground, plant the other foot as in marching;raise and place the first foot by the side of theother. If in double time, drop the hands by thesides.

To March By the Flank68. Being in march: 1. By the right (left)

flank, 2. MARCH.At the command march, given as the right foot

strikes the ground, advance and plant the left foot,then face to the right in marching and step off inthe new direction with the right foot. Esecute by

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the left flank by inverse commands and means.(The right and left face in marching.)

To March To the Rear69. Being in march: 1. To the rear, 2. MARCH.At the command march, given as the right foot

strikes the ground, advance and plant the left foot;turn to the right about on the balls of both feet andimmediately step off with the left foot.Ifmarching in double time, turn to the right.

about, taking four steps in place, keeping thecadence, and then step off with the left foot.

Change Step70. Being in march: 1 . Change step, 2. MARCH.At the command march, given as the right (left)

foot strikes the ground, advance and plant the leftfoot; plant the toe of the right foot near theheel of the left and step off with the left foot,

both movements being executed in one count.The Oblique March

71. The instructor causes the squad to face halfright or half left, points out to the Knights theirrelative positions and explains that these are to bemaintained in the oblique march.

1. Right (left) oblique, 2. MARCH.Each Knight steps off in a direction 45 degrees

to the right of his original front. He preserves hisrelative position, keeping his shoulders parallel to

those of the guide (The Knight on the right (orleft] front of the line or column), and so regulateshis steps that the ranks remain parallel at theiroriginal front.

At the command halt, the Knights halt, faced tothe front.

The command halt should be given on the leftfoot when halting from a right oblique, and on theright foot when halting from a left oblique.

To resume the original direction: 1. Forward,2. MARCH.

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The Knights half face to the left in marchingand then move straight to the front.Ifat a halfstep or mark time while obliquing the

oblique march is resumed by the commands: 1.Oblique, 2. MARCH.

The Route Step

72. 1. Route Step, 2. MARCH.At the command march, the Knights lengthen or

shorten the step at will, so that it will break thecadence, and are not required to preserve silencenor keep step. The ranks cover and preserve dis-tance. The swords, if not in scabbards, carried atwill. (To be given in crossing bridges or at funeralswhere the distance to the cemetery is great.) Toresume the cadence, step and silence: 1. Squad,2. ATTENTION.

THE SQUAD

To Align the Squad

73. 1. Squad, 2. FALL IN.

At the command fall in, the tallest Knight takesposition where the right is to rest, facing to theright. The Knights fall in quickly in rear, at adistance of ten inches, according to height. At thecommand, 1. Left, 2. FACE, they face to the leftinto line.

Alignments

74. The instructor first teaches the Knights toalign themselves man by man; to this end he ad-vances the two Knights on the right, three ormore paces, and having aligned them, commands.

1. By file, right (left), 2. DRESS, 8. FRONT.

At the command dress, the Knights move up suc-cessively in quick time, shortening the last step,so as to be about six inches behind the alignmentwhich must never be passed; each Knight then ex-ecutes Eyes Right, and moves on the line taking

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steps of two or three inches, places his right armlightly against the left arm of the Knight on hisright, so that his eyes and shoulders are in linewith those of the Knights on his right, shoulderssquare to the front.

At the command front, given when the ranksare aligned, the Knights turn their heads and eyes

smartly to the front.75. The Knights having learned to align them-

selves man by man, the instructor next aligns themby the command:

1. Right (left), 2. RESS, 8. FRONT.The base having been established, at the com-

mand dress, the entire rank moves forward anddresses up to the line as previously explained.

The instructor verifies the alignment from theright flank and orders up or back such men as may

be in rear, or in advance of the line; only the mendesignated move.At the command front, given when the rank is

aligned, each man turns his head and eyes smartlyto the front. Whenever the position of the basefile or files necessitates a considerable movementby the squad, such movement will be executed bymarching to the front or oblique, to the flank orbackwards, as the case may be, without other coni-mand.

Alignments to the rear are executed on the same

principles, the Knights stepping back a little be-yond the line, and then dressing up, by steps oftwo or three inches. The commands are:

1 . By file, right (left), backward, 2. DRESS, 8.FRONT, or 1. Right backward, 2. DRESS, 8.FRONT.

To March in Line

76. The Knights being correctly aligned, theinstructor places a well instructed Knight on theside on which the guide is to be, and commands:

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1 . Forward, 2. MARCH.At the command march, the Knights step off

smartly with the left foot, P~r. 59, the Knight act-ing as guide marching straight to the front.

The instructor observes, in marching in line, thatthe Knights touch lightly the elbow toward the sideof the guide; that they open neither arm; that theyyield to pressure coming from the side of the guide,and resist pressure coming from the opposite direction; that shortening or lengthening the step,they gradually recover the alignment and touch ofthe elbow, if lost, and that they keep the headdirect to the front, no matter on which side theguide may be.

The instructor impresses upon the Knights thatthe alignment can only be preserved in marching,by the uniformity of the step, both in length andswiftness, by the touch of the elbow, and the main-tenance of the shoulders square with the line ofdirection.

To March By the Flank

77. Being at a halt, the instructor commands:1. Right (left), 2. FACE. 1. Forward, 2. MARCH.

Ifin march, the instructor commands: 1 . By theright (left) flank, 2. MARCH.

At the ~command march, given as the right footstrikes the ground, advance and plant the left foot,then turn to the right in marching and step off in

the new direction with the right foot Par. 52.In the march by the flank the Knights cover each

other, and keep to facing distance, that is, to suchdistance that in forming line the elbows will touch.

A rank faced to the right or left is called a col-umn of files. To halt the column of files, the in-structor commands: 1. Squad, 2. HALT, and, toface it to the front, 1. Left. (right), 2. FACE.

N arching in column of files, to march in line, theinstructor commands: 1. By the right (left) flank,2. MARCH.

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r To Change Direction in Column of Files78. Being in march, the instructor commands:

1. Column right (left); or, 1. Column half right(left), 2. MARCH.

At the dommand march, the leading file turns tothe right, or half right, on amoving pivot (withradius reduced), followed by other files, who turnon the same ground.

To Oblique

79. Being well drilled in the principles of thedirect march, the squad is taught to march obliquely.Marching in line, the instructor commands: 1.Right (left) oblique, 2. MARCH. At the commandmarch, each Knight makes a half face to the right,and then marches straight in the new direction.See par. 52-71. The Knights no longer touch el-

bows, but preserve the line of the rank parallel toits former position by the eye only, glancing alongthe shoulders of the nearest files, toward the sideto which they are obliquing, and regulating theirsteps so that the shoulders are about six inches be-hind the shoulders ofthe Knights on that side, andthat. the heads conceal the heads of the otherKnights in the rank. The Knights all preserve thesame length of step, and the same degree ofobliquity.

To resume the original direction, the instructor

commands: 1. Forward, 2. MARCH.At the command march, each Knight makes a half

face to the left in marching, and then movesstraight to the front. If the squad be at halt, theKnights half face to the right, at the commandright oblique, and step off at the command march.

Wheelings

80. Wheelings are of two kinds; on either fixedor moving pivot.

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To Wheel on a Fixed Pivot

81. 1. ln circle, 2. Left (right) wheel, 3.MARCH.

The Knight on the extreme right takes the fullstep and looks toward the pivot. All keep touch ofelbows toward the pivot, head and eyes turned

li/Aeebng on f~ecZ P2~zo1.

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ZA,-eeB6 5~e~v.r.

Par. 51

(eyes right) toward the marching flank, regulatingthe length of step accordingly. Thus continue untilhalted.

The fi,~ed pivot is used in wheeling from line in-to column, or from column into line, the pivotKnight marking time in his place and turning toconform to the marching flank.

lllheeUny on YTovzn~J P~vat.

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82. A wheel on a moving pivot, used in chang-ing direction in marching, is made in the samemanner, except that the pivot Knight takes a shortstep thus gaining ground forward, describing thecircle with radius of 30 inches, regulating thelength of his step to correspond with the marchingflank.

The moving pivot is used in changing direction ofcolumn, and in some successive formations, thepivot Knight describing a circle the radius of whichis always 30 inches.

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MANUAL OF THE SWORD

83. Newly created Knights should at once betaught marching, drill and sword manual. Easeand grace can only be acquired by frequent ex-crcise. Attention to minor details is essential in

order to avoid the forming of awkward habits ortaking incorrect positions. Carry the sword witha flexible wrist and without grasping the gripetightly. The gripe should be held, at position ofcarry, by the thumb and forefinger, as if holdinga pen, and covering about two-thirds of the gripebelow the guard. Each command is divided intomotions of one-half of a second, which should, atfirst, be explained and executed separately without

reference to cadence. On the march the cadencecorresponds with the step. The manual may first betaught by calling the numbers of motions, the com-mand being prefaced by the words By the num-bers. No. ONE being executed at the commandswords, or other command of execution, then TWO,THREE, etc., until the command without thenumbers, or until a command is given not in theeword manual. When on march if the swords aredrawn and not at a carry, the Knights will, at the

command bait, come to Carry Swords, without com-inand. Ifin scabbard the left hand steadies same.While marching the hands may be allowed to swingfo ward and back three or four inches br the sakeof ease and grace of carriage.

NOTEWith swords drawn or in scabbard, ifdesired, scabbards may be hooked up, uniformitybeing maintained. Hooked up means hangingby the front upper ring. Ifhooked up the scab-bard must be unhooked before executing draw orreturn swords.

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84. The sword consists of the hilt and the blade.The hilt is divided into the gripe and the guard.

The gripe isthe handle grasp-ed by the hand.

The guard is

the cross piecebetween t h egripe and theblade.

The blade isdivided into theedge, back sides

LEFT and point.The edge and

back are deter-LOWER.mined by the hilt.RING. The right andleft sides of the

blade and gripeare the right andleft sides in theposition of carryswords.The scabbard

is the receptableofthe sword; theopening of same,

_____ its mouth.The hand is in

The sword and scabbard tierce, when itholds the gripe

with back ofhand up, and in quarte, when it holdsthe gripe with back of hand down.

Unless the formation is open ranks, the Knightsunder instruction should take intervals.

85. Being in line at a halt with swords in scab-

bards: 1. Sir Knight, 2. DRAW, 3. SWORDS.84

1. At the command draw, grasp the scabbardwith the left hand, near its mouth, incline the hilta little forward, seize the gripe with the right hand,and draw the blade until the right forearm ishorizontal, back of hand against the breast.SWORDS, draw the sword quickly, raising thearm to its full length, at an angle of about 45 de-

grees, the sword in a straight line with the arm,edge down, ~extending in the same direction, as thetight foot. (TWO) Bring the back of the bladeILgalast the shoulder, the blade vertical, back ofthe gripe to the rear, the arm nearly straight down,

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the thumb and forefinger embracing the gripe, thethumb against the thigh, the other fingers extendedand joined in the rear of the gripe. This is theposition of Carry Swords. From this position allmovements of the sword manual begin, unless other-wise provided.

In all marching movements, except route march,at the command halt, unless otherwise provided,the sword, if drawn, will be brought to the carrywithout command.

86. 1. From the right take sword intervals, 2.MARCH.

At the first command, all the Knights except theone on the right, who remains at Carry Swords,execute eyes right, raise the right hand in front ofand as high as the right shoulder, the back of thehand to the front, and drop the sword blade hori-zontally to the right, edge up. MARCH, all the

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Knights except the right file, execute left step. Assoon as each Knight has gained an interval so thatthe point ofhis sword will clear the left arm of theKnight on his right, he halts, executes front, andresumes Carry Swords.

NOTEThis movement intended only as prepara-tory to Par. 116 to 135.

87. 1. From the left take sword intervals, 2.MARCH.

Sword Intervals from the Left

Is executed as above, except that the eyes areturned to the left, the right hand is carried acrossL he body and touches the left arm, the right fore-arm horizontal, the sword eztended in prolongationthereof, edge down.87a. 1 . On the right (left) close intervals, 2.

MARCH.The Knight on the right (left) stands fast, the

uthcrs face him and march forward halting succes-

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sively when the interval is closed, and facing to thefront.

88. 1 Present, 2. SWORDS.

Raise and carry the sword to thefront, cross hilt as high as the chinand six inches in front of the neck,edge to the left, point six inches

farther to the front than the crosshilt, thumb extended on the back. ofthe gripe, wrist straight, all fingersgrasping the gripe.

89. 1. Carry, 2. SWORDS.

Resume the carry in one motion,without throwingthe right hand tothe front, or the point to the rear.

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90. 1. Salute,2. SWORDS.- Execute presefit

Swords. (T W 0)Drop the point of

Present Swords the sword, edge tothe left, to about

fifteen inches in front of and inprolongation of the right foot,arm hanging naturally, the el-bow close to the body, the backofthe hand down.

91. 1. Carry, 2. SWORDS.Resume the position of carry

swords. Salute SwordsThe salute swords, is the pre- Officers Present

sent swords, used by officers. Ifnot in rank theywill at the command present, execute presentswords, and at the command swords execute thesecond motion of salute swords. Junior Officersexecute the present unless otherwise prescribed.

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92. 1. Order, 2. SWORDS.

Drop the sword point to the ground, blade in-clined to the rear, back of blade to the front.(TWO) Bring the blade to a vertical position

ii.

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Order Swords First Motion Support SwordsOrder Swords

against the right toe, and place the hand on top ofthe hilt, three fingers in front of the gripe, thumband little finger in the rear, elbow close to thebody.

93. 1. Carry, 2. SWORDS.Resume the position of carry swords, in one

motion.

94. 1. Support, 2. SWORDS.

Bring the sword to the position of present. Par.88. (TWO) Carry the sword vertically to the leftiide, lowering the right hand until the forearm ishorizontal, edge of the sword to the front, therighthiotad firmly grasping the gripe about three inches

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below the guard, at the same time grasp the rightforearm near the elbow with the left hand, the leftforearm along and in front of the right fore-arm, the thumb of the left hand over and supportedby the right forearm near the elbow, fingers of theleft hand extended and joined, the guard restingon the left arm near its elbow, the blade vertical,edge to the front.

95. 1. Carry, 2. SWORDS.Bring the sword to the position of present, at

the same time drop the left hand by the side.(TWO) Bring the sword to the carry. Par. 89.

Carry fromPort

First Motion

96. 1 . Swords, 2. PORT.Seize the blade in front of the right shoulder

with the fingers and thumb of the left hand, thethumb to the rear, the left elbow close to thebody. (TWO) With the left hand bring the sword

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diagonally across and about one inch in front ofthe body, edge down, the left hand at the heightof the left shoulder, the thumb extended along theblade, the fingers closed, back of the hand down,the right hand grasping the hilt and nearly in frontof the right hip.

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Shoulder Swords Reverse Swords Reverse SwordsFirst Motion

Carry the sword by a wrist movement so that theblade will swing to the rear, the point downwardat an angle of about 45 degrees, the edge up. Asthe sword swings into position under the right

0armpit, bring the hand in front of the right arm-pit and grasp the gripe with the thumb and fore-

finger of the right hand, the other fingers suc-cessively curved, resting the blade between theright arm and the right side. The end of the hiltremains about nine inches in front of the rightshoulder.

103. To resume the carry: 1. Carry, 2. SWORDS.Bring the sword to the first position of reverse.

(TWO) Resume the position of carry swords.On long marches the corresponding position of

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r104. 1. Left reverse, 2. SWORDS.

Extend the right hand to the position of reverse.(TWO) With the right hand swing the sword to theposition of left reverse. (THREE) Seize the gripewith the left hand and drop the right hand to the

side.


Seize the gripe with the righthand and drop the left hand to theside. (TWO) Carry the sword to thefirst position of reverse swords.(THREE) Resume the position ofcarry swords.

106. 1. Parade, 2.REST. Being at thecarry or order swords.

Drop the sword pointto the ground in frontof the center of thebody on a line withthe left toe, edge tothe right, the palm ofthe right hand restingon the end of the hilt;

Parade Rest the thumb and fingersextended and joined

against the gripe, the left handclasped over the right; at the sametime carry the right foot six inches

straight to the rear, the left kneeslightly bent, the body erect, Par. 49.

107. 1. Squad, ATTENTION, 2. AttentionSWORDS. From

Carry (Order), 8. Parade RestAt the command attention, bring

the right foot to the side of the left; drop the lefthand to the side, and carry the hilt to the rightside, leaving the point undisturbed. At the com-mand swords, resume the position of carry (order)~words in one motion.

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108. 1. Inspection, 2. SWORDS.

Execute p r es e nt s w o r d s, an d turn t h e w r i s t t oshow both s i d e s o f t h e b l a d e , r e s u m i n g t h e carrywhen t h e i n s p e ct o r has p a s s e d .

109. 1. Invert, 2. SWORDS.

Drop the point of the sworddirectly forward about fifteen

inches, grasping the blade (aboutnine i n c h e s from t h e g ua rd ) w i tht h e l e f t hand palm t o t h e f r o n t .(TWO) Release t h e g r i p e with t h e

right hand and in- (>vert the sword with (t h e l e f t hand t o a /p o s i t i o n about f o u r (inches in front oft h e center o f t h eb o d y , b l a d e v e r t i c a l ,e d g e to t h e r i g h t ,gua r d at t h e heighto f t h e c h i n , graspt h e blade with t h e -r i g h t hand a t t h eheight o f t h e b e l t .

Invert SwordsFirst Motion 10. 1 . Carry, 2.

SWORDS.

Release the right hand and swingthe point of the sword forward andu p w a r d , a t t h e same t im e l o w e r t h e

h i l t t o t h e right side and grasp it Invert Swordswith t h e right hand (first positiono f i n v e r t ) . (TWO) Place t h e s w o r d i n t h e p o s i-t i o n o f carry, the left hand at the right shoulder,turning t h e hand, se e P a r . 9 7 . (THREE) Drop t h el e f t hand to t h e s i d e .

NOTEInvert swords is used for ceremonialp u r p o s e s , f o r d e v o t i o n s , as i n chur ch s e r v i c e duringprayer in lieu of present swords.

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lii. 1. Guide, 2. SWORDS.BYing the sword vertically in front

of the center of the body, the righthand as high as the neck and sixi n c h e s i n f r o n t o f i t , back o f t h eg r i p e t o t h e r i gh t , a t t h e same timeclasp the left hand over the right, el-bows c l o s e t o t h e b o d y .

2 . To return t o t h e c a rr y : 1 . Carry,SWORDS.Resume the position of carry

swords in one motion.NOTEUpon taking post on the

line, as in successive formations inbattalion drill, guides will take thisposition without command, returningto the carry at thecommand guidespost.

112. 1. 5 i rKnights, 2. Return,3. SWORDS.

Guide Swords At t h e commandreturn, seize the

scabbard near the mouth with thel e f t hand, i n c l i n i n g i t a l i t t l e f o r -ward, a n d k e ep i n g t h e r i g h t handnear t h e b o d y , d r o p t h e s w o r dblade forward and to the left so

that the point is about six inchesfrom the floor and pointing to al i n e w hich i s a prolongation o f t h el e f t f o o t . Move t h e s w o r d handt o t h e l e f t , then r a i s e t h e hand,drawing t h e s w o r d blade between Return Swordsthe first two fingers of the left First Mot,onhand. Insert the point of the blade in the moutho f t h e scabbard, e d g e t o t h e f r o n t , a s s i s t e d by t h ethumb an d fingers o f t h e l e f t hand, e y e s to t h e

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front, thrust the blade into the scabbard until theforearm is horizontal (first motion of draw).(Par. 85.) (SWORDS) Return the blade smartly

and drtp the hands to the sides.NOTEIn inserting the point avoid turning the

scabbard to meet the sword.113. L Secure, 2. SWORDS.

Seize the scabbard with theleft hand, palm to the front, thearm extended. (TWO) Raise thescabbard, bring the left hand infront, nearly as high as the beltand a little to the left of the beltclasp, the scabbard resting alongthe left forearm, the back of thehand down, the guard at the hol-low of the elbow. (Executed onlywhen swords are in scabbard.)

114. 1. Drop, 2. SWORDS.Lower the scabbard to its place,and detach the hand.

NOTEOnly to be used by of-ficers, on ceremonies, and indouble time.Position of the Sword at Double

Secu,e Swords Time, in Ranks

115. 1. Double time, 2 . MARCH.

At the first command take the position of

Shoulder Swords, left hand steadying the scabbard,thumb in front. (If swords are in scabbards takethe position of Secure Swords.) At the commandmarch, take the double time.

This rule is general in all commands for doubletime.

1 1 6 . To form l i n e s a t open ranks for the re-ception of a grand officer, or to communicate, theline should be moved forward to the position which

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the front rank will occupy. Ranks will then beopened. After front, the Commander commands:

117. 1. Files, Cover, 2. Front rank about, 3.FACE. At the command face, the front rank filesface about, and the rear rank files take two rightsteps; the guides take post at the foot of the lines,and the officers at the head, (with intervals at

open ranks), the Generalissimo (leader 1st platoon)on the left of the front rank, the Captain General(leader 2nd platoon) on the right of the rear rank,

the Commander two paces to the right, midway be-tween and facing the lines.

To reform the line, the Commander commands:118. 1. Re-form line, 2. Front rank about, 3.

FACE. 4. Close ranks, 5. MARCH. At the firstcommand the officers and guides proceed to theirposts in line. At the command face, the front rankexecutes about face; at the command march, ranks

are closed. 119. 1 . On, 2. GUARD.Turn the left foot square to the

left, turning on the left heel, andplant the right foot firmlyabout eighteen inches to thefront, feet at right angles,the w eight r e s t i n g principal-

ly on the right foot, the shouldersoblique to the front, head and eyessquare to the front. At the same

time raise the sword hand on a linewith lower part of the belt andabout two inches from it, the guardthree or four inches to the right ofthe belt clasp. Drop the sworddiagonally to the left, the blade about18 inches in front of the leftshoulder, edge to the front, thumbon back of gripe. The sword heldwithout constraint.

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120. 1 . Carry, 2. SWORDS.

Cuts or Parries121. In giving the parries, first take the posi-

tion on guard, keep the feet at right angles andlookinto the eyes ofthe Knight opposite. The flatsof the blades should be crossed about ten inchesfrom the points, the sword arm straight; parriesshould be given with spirit but the swords touchinglightly.

1. Parry, 2. ONE. Raise and extend the arm,back of the hand to the left and up, withoutchanging the grasp, wrist as high as the head, theedge of the sword up, the blade in prolongation ofthe forearm, and engage the sword of the Knightopposite.

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1. Parry, 2. TWO. Disengage the sword and de-scribe a circular movement toward the rear andright, back of the hand down, edge of the sworddown, the hand on a line with the head, and engagethe opposite sword on the right side, crossing theblades as before.

Parry Three

[. Parry, 2. THREE. Disengage the sword anddescribe a circular movement toward the left anddownward, engage the opposite sword on the leftside, the point of the sword near the ground, theedge upward, the back of the hand to the left, and

cross blades.1. Parry, 2. FOUR. Come directly to the posi-tion of Parry One.

122. The parries may be taught by numbers,but when a commandery is well instructed, theynay be given, one division to another, by calling

I he number of the parry required, as follows: Firstlhvision to the Second Division

1. On, 2. GUARD, when parries 1, 2, 3 and 4,parts of same as required, will be executed by

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the proper commands. After each word the posi-tion of on guard will be resumed at the command:1. Oa~, 2. Guard.

After t h e l a s t w o r d :

123. 1 . Carry, 2 . SWORDS.At t h e f i r s t command come t o t h e p o s i t i o n o f

on guard, Swords, bring the right foot back to theoriginal line and resume the carry.124. 1. Wield, 2. SWORDS.Raise the sword to the second position of draw

swords. Wield the sword four times in a circularmotion to the left, stopping at the first positionof wield swords.


Resume the position of carry swords.

To Form Arch of Steel

126. The commandery being formed in twolines, facing inward, and about three paces apart,at carry swords, the command will be given: Formarch of steel, 1. Cross, 2. SWORDS.

(ONE) Execute present swords (TWO) Advancethe right foot and take the position of Parry One.See Par. [19-121-165.

1 . Carry, 2. SWORDS.Bring the sword to the position of present and

replace the feet. (TWO) Resume the position ofcarry swords.127. 1. Rest on, 2. SWORDS. (Prom Kneel at

Parade Rest. Par. 132.)[ncline the head forward, the eyes fixed on the

point of the sword.To resume attention, 1. Sir Knights, 2. ATTEN-

TION. At Sir Knights, raise the head.The Rest on Swords can also be executed from

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128. 1. Charge, 2. SWORDS.

Turn on the left heel, placing the toe squareto the left; at the same time plant the right footforward witha slight shockabout eighteen ~inches, the

feet being atright angles, the weight of thebody resting on the right foot. Atthe time of planting the feet ex-tend the arm to its full length, atthe height of the shoulder, backof the hand down, the blade inprolongation of the arm, andpointed at the opponents breast.


Resume the position of atten-hon at carry swords. Charge Swords

130 1. Un-- 2. COVER.At the command Cover, take the chapeau by the

f r o n t p i e c e with t h e l e f t hand. (TWO) Raise t h echapeau from the head and place it on t h e rightshoulder, slightly to the front, holding it in thatposition with the left hand.

131. 1 . Re- 2. COVER.Replace the chapeau on the head. (TWO) Drop

the hand to the side.NOTEUncover is never executed unless the

~~ords are sheathed, at an order, or (with the righthand) when at a secure.

132. 1. Sir Knights, 2. KNEEL. (Swordssheathed).

Carry the left foot about twenty-four inches tot h e r e a r . (TWO) K n eel on t h e l e f t knee, th e bodyan d l e f t t h i g h e r e c t , t h e r i g h t leg below the kneenearly v e r t i c a l , t h e r i g h t hand hanging at the side.

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NOTEMay also be executed from parade rest,without moving the hands, see Par. 106.

The triangle guard kneel, from order swords,same as above, except as to the right hand, whichrests on the lop of the sword hilt.

To communicate, both lines are moved forward~one pace before kneeling.

133. 1. Deposit, 2. CHAPEAUX. (From Un-cover, kneeling.)

At ~he second command, place the chapeaux onthe ground to the left of the right foot, feathersto the left, peak pointing toward the body. Thecap is placed with the crown down. (TWO) Re-sume position of kneel.

134. (After communication) L . Secure, 2.

Chapeau, 3. RE-cover, 4. Sir Knights, 5. Rise.

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At the second command grasp ~he visor of thechapeau with the left hand, place it on the rightshoulder. (THREE) Replace the chapeau on thehead and drop the hand. (FIVE) All rise bringingleft feet forward into line.

Both lines are now moved backward one pace.NOTEThe uncover should be made after

kneeling and before rising.135. (Af t e r devotion) 1. Re-cover, 2. Sir

Knights, 3. Rise.(ONE) Replace the chapeau on the head and

drop the hand to the side. (THREE) All rise bring-ing left feet forward into line.

Alarms

136. Alarms on doors, when done with thesword, should be made with the flat side of thepoint of the blade, rather than with the hilt.

SILENT MANUAL

136a. To secure a machine-like accuracy of themanual, and for spectacular purposes, any desiredcombination of sword movements may be exexuted,consecutively, without pause, in regular cadence,,without commands, as a Silent Manual, of whichthe following will serve as an illustration:

1. Continue the Manual, 2. Present, 3. SWORDS.Present-Carry, Salute-Carry, Order-Carry, Sup-

port-Carry, Port-Carry, Arm Rest-Carry, Shoulder-Carry, Reverse-Carry, Parade Rest-Kneel-on-Swords, Attention , Rise-Carry, Return Swords,Secure-Drop, Un-Cover, Re-Cover, Hand Salute.

Un-cover KneelRest-on-SwordsPar. 127

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SCHOOL OF THE OFFICER

137. The importance and responsibility of theofficer in all Templar and military formations cannot be over-emphasized. lie should be a model ofpromptness, dress, efficiency and appearance,

should be devoted, enthusiastic and untiring, andto succeed must be a student and a gentleman.Discipline and courtesy are as essential among

Templars as with military men and must be main-tained, yet the leader should not forget that hismen are gentlemen, who out of ranks, are his peers.

138. Officers are described as those above andincluding the rank of Captain General, and PastCommanders; those under that rank are classedas itinior officers, the distinction being made toobtain the necessary parity with military forma-tions and terms. However, in Templary no differ-ence in class is recognized, excepting in the meas-ure of responsibility.

138a The laws and decisions of the Grand En-campment do not permit the wearing of the insignia6f the U. S. Army, on the templar uniform, and itis alsb a technical violation of the National De-fen~e Act. In large assemblies and organizationssome designation of templar military rank oftenseems,necessary, but this need can be met only byauthority of the Grand Encampment.

139. The recommendation for systematic train-ing in a school for officers and junior officers [share renewed. The requirements should be regularattendance, strict discipline, and prompt commence-ment and dismissal. After the oral lesson thesquad should be thoroughly drilled in each move-ment. There should be the keenest attention andno talking in ranks. No faulty movement shouldever be overlooked. The officers should alternateas instructors, and all should be practiced in giving

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commands. Ifthe Commander is not in charge he.should appoint a chief instructor, preferably. onpermanent detail.

140. All drill commands to Templars underarms, meaning equipped with swords and accoutte-ments, are given with swords drawn.

141. Unless oth~rwise directed, officers (seePar. 148) omit the manual except the carry andorder, parade rest, rest-on-swords, and kneelings;in rendering honors they execute the present, un-cover and re-cover; they draw and return withoutcommand.

142. Officers may be in formation but arenever in ranks, unless temporarily so absorbedwhen they will drill and present like other Kn(ghts.Whether in the station of officer

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FATIGUE DRESS

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COAT.For All Officers and Members: Of black cloth,

~o. descend in length to the top of the inseam ofthe trousers; over each hip at the side seam shallbe a slit, extending on the right side five inchestipward from the bottom of the coat, and on theleft side nine and one-half inches from the bottomof the coat, or so high as may be necessary toadmit of the sword scabbard being hooked up. Tobe single breasted with a fly front, closed with

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p gnot less than one inch nor more than one and one-half inches in height, to hook in front. The collarand edges of coat in front, from top to bottom,around the bottom and around the edges of theslits at the hips (the latter to the height of fiveinches from the bottom of the coat on both sides)shall be trimmed with lustrous black mohair braid,one and one-fourth inches wide, laid on flat. Theslits at the hips to be made so as to be held to-gether with buttons, fastened in a fly underneath,which shall lap over not less than one and three--fourths inches. Sleeves to be ornamented withAustrian knot of black tubular mohair braid one--fourth of an inch wide. On each collar point to bea cross, according to rank, of the pattern pre-scribed for, the sleeves of the dress coat, exceptto be one inch in height. No crosses on sleeves.

Officers shall wear shoulder straps, according torank.

CAP

For Grand Commander: A bell crown cap ofblack silk, with three welts; the total depth threeand three-eighths inches; diameter across the top,eight and three-quarters inches for a cap of sizeseven, the top to be one-eighth of an inch largeror smaller for every size above or below size seven.The sides to be made in four pieces; to be one and

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one half inches between the upper welts and stiffened with hair cloth and wire around the crown.Visor to be of black patent leather. one and three-fourths inches deep at the center and of greencolor underneath; to droop at an angle of forty-five degrees. Front strap to be flat and to be offour ligne gold wire lace with two vellums (No.1962) stitched on leather with two loops of thesame pattern of lace; strap attached at tW e cor-ners of the visor by gold cross and crown KnightsTemplar buttons.

Between the lower welts of the cap, a band ofblack silk velvet, one and one-half inches wide,edged top and bottom with a rope pattern of em-broidery in No. 26 gold bullion, between which shallbe embroidered in No. 26 and No. 27 gold bulliona laurel and olive wreath, in vine, leaf and berty,of the same pattern as prescribed for peaks ofchapeau.

In the center of the cap, in front, to be a Tenip-lar cross of red silk velvet, the cross to be thesame size and dimensions as prescribed for sleevesof dress coat.

For Past Grand Commanders: Same as abovedescribed for Grand Commander, except the Temp-lar cross with purple centers and with purple stoneset.

For Grand Officers Below the Rank of GrandCommanders: The same as described for Com-manders, except with the Templar cross with redsilk velvet.

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For Commanders and Past ~ammanders: Sameas above described for Grand Commander, exceptthat the band between the lower welts to be ofgold wire lace eighteen lignes wide of two vellum(No. 1962) and on front of cap to be a Passion

cross of red silk velvet, the cross to be the samesize and dimensions as prescribed for sleeves ofdress coat.

For Officers Below the Rank of Commander andSir Knights: The same as above described forCommanders and Past Commanders, except that

the band shall be one and five-eights inches wide,of lustrous mohair braid. The front strap shallbe of silver wire lace and the buttons attaching thesame shall be of aluminum or silver. The cross onfront shall be of the size and dimensions as pre-scribed for sleeves of dress coat.

GLOVESFor All Officers and Members: For fatigue dress

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CLOAK

For All Officers and Sir Knights: To be ofblack beaver, kersey or melton, cut three-quartersfull, and extending to the tips of the fingers innatural position. Box collar, one and one-fourthinches stand and two inches fall at the back ofneck, increasing to two and one-half inches at endof collai; to fasten with a hook and eye at end of

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collar, and closing over breast with four blackprunelle buttons, size 28, covered by a fly; thecorners of collar and cloak to be cut square; edgesto be finished plain or stitched raw.

The linings shall be: For Past Grand Com-manders, purple; for Officers of the Grand Coin-mandery, Commanders and Past Commanders, red;for Officers below rank of Commander and forSir Knights, black.

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The collars for Fast Grand Commanders, andOfficers of the Grand Commandery to be of blacl~silk velvet. The collars for all other officers andmembers to be of the same material as the cloak,

Appropriate crosses will be worn on the leftbreast, the top of the cross on a level with thearmpit, the right edge of the cross four inchesfrom the edge of the cloak, viz: For Past Grand

Commanders, the Templar cross in purple velvet,four inches square; for Officers of the GrandCommandery, the Templar cross in red velvet,four inches square; for Commanders and PastCommanders, the Passion cross in red velvet, fourinches in height, with red chenille rays; for allother officers and members, the Passion cross, inred velvet, four inches in height, no rays.

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THE MALTA BADGE

IL~URI j

The Malta Badge consists of a Malta jewel orcross suspended by a black ribbon from a two barhanger.

The Malta jewel is an eight-pointed cross, ofgold or gilt metal, formed by four arrow-heads

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tween barbs) joining at their points, .the tota]width of the jewel being two inches. Over thejoined points, at center, a superimposed disk, 11/16inch in diameter, of gold or gilt metal, with struckup U. S. Coat of Arms eagle and shield thereon.

The arrow-heads to have white enameled centersshowing 1/16 inch gold or gilt metal edging. Noenamel on disk. Between the barbs of the upper

head a gold or gilt metal bridge for attaching rib-bon.The hanger bar and the pendant bar each to be

1% inches long and 5/16 inch wide, made of goldor gilt metal, with enameled center 1% inches

long and 3/16 inch wide displaying in the centergold or gilt metal Gothic lettering, in capitals, Vsinch in height. On the hanger bar to be the word

MISSOURI, with black enamel. On the pendantbar to be the name of the Commandery, the char-acter No., and the Commandery number, thus:ORIENTAL No. 35, with white enamel. Thebars to be connected by three rings making a dis-tance between the two bars of 5/16 inch.

The black suspending ribbon to be of black silkgros grain, 1inches in width and with suspen-

sion length of 1% inches.

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BURIAL SERVICE

GENERAL REGULATIONS

The Commander should immediately upon receiptof information of the death of a member of hisCommandery call upon the family of the deceasedand ascertain their wishes regarding the conduct

of the funeral.If burial by the Commandery be desired, the

Burial Ceremony prescribed by the Grand Encamp-ment must be followed.

An unaffiliated Knight Templar is not entitledto Knightly honors. A Commandery may grant orwithhold same without breach of Knightly duty.If burial by the Lodge be desired, the Coin-

mandery may, when so requested, act as Escort tothe Lodge, but no Commandery shall act as Es-cort at the funeral of any one whose burial beconducted with other than Masonic ceremonies; norshall a Commandery appear in uniform at a funer-al of any person not a Knight Templar, except bypermission of the Grand Commander.

The burial ceremonies for an officer of theGrand Commandery or a Past Grand Commanderwill be conducted by the officers of the GrandCommandery who will form separately as theGrand Commandery upon the right of the line.The Escort for such ceremonies should be com-posed, if possible, of two or more Commanderies

and be officered and organized as a Battalion.The burial ceremonies of an Officer or a Past

Commander or Knight of a Commandery will beconducted by his Commandery, which will form hisescort.Ifthe Commandery performs the ceremonies the

Commander and Prelat&will conduct the Ten~plarBurial Services prescribed by the Grand Encamp-ment. The Prelate should wear his robes of office.

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Ifthe Commandery merely performs escort duty,the Prelate should wear his uniform. He takesposition on the staff of the Commander.

When Masonic Civic and Fraternal Societiesform the Escort, the Commandery should have theright of the line. When the Military organizationsare included in the Escort, the United States armyor navy and National Guard have precedence overthe ~onimandery.

The uniform for Burial Services is full Templaruniform. Undress uniform and capes may be wornin inclement weather. Sword hilts and bannersshould be draped in mourning.

When a band is provided, it will aid in the march-ing, and should assemble on line with and tenpaces to the right of the Commander and his staff,and should march in column ten paces ahead of the~ommandery.

The staff of the Commander will consist of theGeneralissimo, Prelate, Recorder, Treasurer andSentinel. Ifthe attendance of the C

0mmandery belarge, all Past Commanders will join the staff, tak-ing position on the left, ifnot, they will fall in withthe body of the Commandery, taking position onthe right of the line of Knights.

The ~ommandery will be in charge of the Cap-tain-General.

The Senior and Junior Wardens will act as right

and left guides respectively whenever the Coin--mandery is in line; as front and rear guides when~ever the Conimandery is in column of threes; andas Division Commanders, marching two yards infront of the respective divisions, when in columnof divisions.

Should the Commandery have a large attend-ance, the Captain General may appoint DivisionCommanders from among the Knights present qual-ified for such command. When such Division Com-manders are appointed, theft posts in line will be

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two yards in rear of the center of their respectivedivisions; in column of threes, two yards to theright (left) of the column and opposite the centerof their respective divisions, depending uponwhether the column is moving by the right or leftguide; and in column of divisions, two yards infront ofthe center of their respective divisions. Inthis latter case the Wardens will act as guides to

then respective divisions, being on the right or leftflank of the divisions according as the guide isordered to be right or left.

No display movement should be executed by aCommandery during a funeral parade.

Ifa Commandery act as Escort to a Lodge foronly a portion of the distance to the place of inter-ment, the Captain General will at the proper timeform the Commandery in line to one side of theroute, cause the Escort to Present SWORDS whilethe cortege passes; and will then march the Coin-mandery in quick time to the Asylum.Ifthe deceased be an officer of the Commandery

his jewel of office, draped with crepe, will beplaced upon the coffin. The chapeau and swordof the deceased will be placed upon the coffin.

An evergreen cross should be provided forKnight Templar burial service; and it is the dutyof the Senior Warden to see that the same reachesthe burial place.

When moving as a funeral cortege the band plays

a dirge and the column moves in slow or commontime of ninety steps to the minute.

During the services at the grave the band playsa hymn or dirge, as may be directed by the Com-mander.

Upon leaving the grave the band will not playuntil outside of the gates of the cemetery, unlessthe enclosure should be a large one. In the lattercase, the band may play after moving a distance

of 100 yards away from the grave This moveranking staff o fficer. $hould the number ofKnights

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of 100 yards away from the grave. This move-ment will be in quick time, 120 steps to a minute.

During the services at the grave, whether con-ducted by the Commandery or by the Lodge, allKnights shall remain covered.

MANUAL FOR FUNERAL CEREMONIESThe ~~mmandery is assembled in special con-

clave and opened in full form or short form by theCommander.

The pall bearers are appointed.The Commander orders the C . G. to form the

~oinmandery.The C. G. will command: 1. Fall in, 2. Left, 3.

Face, 4. Right, 5. Dress, 6, Front, 7. Draw, S.SWORDS; 9. Count, 10. THREES.

Following which, he will introduce the StandardGuard in the line by indicating the point betweenthe first and second divisions and command: 1.Second Division, left step, 2. MARCH. 3. HALT.4. Command~ry, present, 5. SWORDS. 6. StandardGuard, 7. POST.

C . G. will command: 1. Carry, 2. SWORDS. 3.Right, 4. DRESS, 5. FRONT.

The Commanders staff, consisting of the Gen-eralissimo, Prelate, Recorder, Treasurer and Sen-tinel, according to rank, will take position on theright of the line at a point that will permit thePall Bearers to form on the left of the Comman-ders Staff.

The Commander and Staff will count off inthrees, the Pall Bearers in twos.If the number of Knights present is sufficient

to make a credible showing, the Past Commanderswill form with the Commanders Staff, accordingto seniority, taking place to the left of the lowest

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present be small, the Past Commanders will fall inwith the other Knights, taking position on the

right of the line.

When the Commandery is ready to move, theCaptain General commands: 1. Threes right, 2.MARCH.

As few Asylums have entrances of sufficient

size to enable Commanderies to pass in columns ofthree formation, a Commandery should be con-ducted to and from an Asylum in column of fileformation.

The Commandery being in column of threes, theCaptain-General commands. 1. Threes left (orright), 2. IVIARCI- l (as they come into line). 3.HALT, (being in line), 1. Right, 2. FACE; 3. For-ward, 4. MARCH, conducting the column to thestreet. 1. HALT, 2. Left (or right), 3. FACE; 4.Threes right (or left), 5. MARCH.

The band heading the column with an interval often paces between the band and Commander andStaff, an interval of four paces between the PallBearers and the Senior Warden.

When the Commandery breaks into column ofthrees, the Commander will advahce two paces,slightly to the left, forming with the Generalissimoon his right and the Prelate on his left, both slight-ly to his rear, the apex of a triangle, maintainingthis position on the march. The balance of staff

will march in threes, Pall Bearers in twos.In marching, the Commander and Staff will in-

variably march with swords at secure, while theKnights will be at Carry SWORDS.

The music will cease playing when withiii a blockof the place where the services are to be held.

Upon arriving at the place, the lines will be

formed by commands: 1. Threes left (or right), 2.ia a - -

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MARCH; 3. HALT; 4. Right, 5. DRESS; 6. FRONT,opposite and facing the entrance.

The Commander with Staff and Pall Bearers,with drawn swords, enter the house. The Coininander takes position at ,the head otthe coffin,the Prelate at the foot, the Pall Bearers on side ofcoffin. The Pall Bearers, at a signal from the

Commander, will form an Arch of Steel over thebody. The Commander places the Sword, Chapeauand Jewel (if any) upon the coffin and signals tocarry SWORDS, and proceed with the Ritual cere-monies.

When desirable, the part of the services beforegoing to the grave may be performed at the house,at the church, or be deferred until at the grave.

While the Commander and $taff is conductingthe house services, the Knights in line will be: I.In place, 2. REST.

At the conclusion of the house services the Com-mander and Staff will precede the coffin to thehearse and remain near it until placed in thehearse, after which they will resume their positionin line, with swords at carry.

When the Pall Bearers with coffin come in sight,the Captain General commands: I. Commandery,2. ATTENTION; 3. Carry, 4. SWORDS; 5. Present,6. SWORDS; signaling to the band, which will playan appropriate hymn until the coffin is in thehearse, then: 1. Carry, 2. SWORDS; break intocolumns of threes by commands: 1. Threes right(or left), 2. MARCH. March right in front to po-sition ahead of hearse and halt; when processionis formed, command: 1. Reverse, 2. SWORDS; 3.Common time, 4. Forwerd, 5. MARCH.

The Commander and Staff and Past Comman-ders when in line will use the present. The Cap-tain General will use the Officers present.

Pall Bearers march in rear of hearse, in column

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SWORDS.

Ifthe body is escorted to the church, the Coin-inandery will halt, with center ofline opposite andfacing the church by commands: 1. Threes left (orright), 2. MARCH; 3. HALT; 4. Right (or left), 5.DRESS; 6. FRONT. 1. Present, 2. SWORDS, whilethe body is taken into the church, followed by the

family.The Coininandery will march into the church by:1. Carry, 2. SWORDS; 3. Return, 4. SWORDS; 5.Right, 6. FACE; 7. Forward, column left (or right),3. MARCH, in single file.

As the Knights enter the church they will un-cover by seizing the chapeau with the right hand,testing on the left shoulder, leaving the left handfree to steady the scabbard.

Care will be observed in seating the Knights sothat the line will not be broken and confused.

The Knights will remain standing until signaledby the Captain General to be seated.

The Standard Guard will step out of line ifnecessary, while the Coinmandery is enteringchurch, resuming its position when columns comeout.

In coming out of church, the right of the lineshould niove first, but ifarrangement of seats pre-vent, move left of line first to keep formation oflines intact; resume position, opposite and facing

church. As the coffin appears. Present, SWORD

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