It was then decided by the proper authorities to 
make a Knight Templar, or a 32nd degree Ancient and 
Accepted Scottish Rite Mason, the prerequisite for 
membership in America; and to make it a charitable 
and social organization, devoted to the welfare of Free- 
masonry, which was ratified at the organization of the 
Imperial Grand Council of the Order. 
The fee for initiation was placed at ten dollars as the 
minimum sum, and the dues in the subordinate 
bodies at not less than two dollars annually.
But one objectionable vote, or black bean, is re-
quired to reject a candidate for the term of thirteen 
weeks.

Illustrious Grand Potentate, first officer, in the 
East. 
Costume--Velvet purple robe or domino; flowing, 
sleeves, trimmed with yellow or gold braid, yellow or 
gold-colored sash; high purple and yellow silk or satin
turban, with crescent of gold and jeweled; jeweled scep-
tre, with crescent at top. 
Jewel of office--Pyramid. with large, gold surfaced 
sun, with rays and a frowning face, or visaae, in the 
sun; suspended from left breast. 
Illustrious Chief Rabban, second officer, in the 
West. 
Costume-Velvet bright green robe, or domino;
full flowing sleeves, trimmed with purple, and broad