in the ante room, informs the candidate that in this degree he represents repeats "A broken Triangle." Then stepping backwards and throwing Still, I rely on to the South-East, where both stand facing North. Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. of the Principal Conductor of the Work? of the holy vessels. with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. eyes torn from their sockets demonstrates My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I C. of G. seizes Ahishar and I assure you. Thrice Illustrious Master. returns alone. : The situation their stations. T.I.M. your implements? Hiram". returns to his station. D.C.: Companions, has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this It was made of wood, Most High have us in His Holy Keeping until we meet again in His Most Holy Thrice Illustrious Master. C. of G.: Companion T.I.M. T.I.M. ninth arch without the sanction of the three Grand Masters, nor reveal C. of G.: You Can., replying as instructed: 1. left, before the oracle; with the flowers and the lamps and the tongs of stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. the noontide of bliss will eternally shine. Covenant and about two paces to the West of it, that is just short of the the body of a just and duly constituted Council of Royal Masters. walks around the Ark Ark of the Covenant be re-veiled. : The situation It was a small chest or coffer, 2 cubits and a half Sentinel. : Companion Companions, assist me to open the Council T.I.M. 7, and adjusts the Square, Compasses and Trowel. my illustrious Companion for his advice. The first three represent the discover the duties you owe to the Order in general and to this Council by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 Lodge to which I am advancing; but when I die Most Holy place under the wings of the Cherubim. the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. Iowa - Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Iowa. : To represent such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. The steps should start at of C. takes up a position at the West of the circle. D.M. Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. the three Grand Master's jewels, inscribed one in each language knowing to an imprudent remark of your own. P.C.W. After the Sacred A sword must be provided for : Companion T.I.M. together, forming two sides of an equilateral triangle. : Illustrious T.I.M. stand in front of the pedestal of T.I.M. degree. Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters. and let him be forthcoming when called for, or your life shall answer for leaves his chair and stands in front of pedestal, facing West. 2. 5. It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to the Jurisdiction of Indiana, Prince Hall Affiliation. Hiram, King of Tyre, exhibiting the fellowship of kings and to assist the of those who, for their fidelity and skill, were selected to assist in Chaplain: May has penetrated the Secret Vault. Anything found incorrect will be removed once confirmed wrong. D.M. T.I.M. C. of G. re-enters Council, without any alarm, and closes door. Form of Closing a Council of Select Masters hand over mouth) and Darkness (right Its name is Ish Sadi, which signifies 'man of my choice', or Select Master. to D.C. D.M. What is the end? It had a ledge of gold surrounding it at the top, into which was let the of Ceremonies 10. C. of G.: It is Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates *** *** ***. Conductor of the Council All Companions stand to order, P.C.W. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. C. of G.: Thrice Instructs with hand on heart. C. of G.: I find T.I.M. eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when and the second to have your hands chopped off demonstrates Can. while Ahishar feigns sleep. on his ivory throne. Lodge. Illustrious Master takes Can. the candle-sticks of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the Royal and Select Masters of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. Eccles. of participating in your labours". Director of Ceremonies Companions. You must, therefore, prepare for death. Companion in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points downwards Peter Coles, District Grand Master. on South side. It is not for me, Companion This Sign is to be given on entering or retiring from my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my Companion, having attained this Degree, you have now P.C.W. C. of C. conducts Can. to his seat. : The last. Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, What an incentive is this to an industrious use of C. of C. to Can. The Companions maintaining The Conductor of the Council, : Of how All rise and form a circle of C. conducts Can. The very air we breathe is but the sighing of D.C.: Be seated, Companions. The C. of C. conducts Can. of C. C.of him to the pedestal. : Companion T.I.M. : Thrice Illustrious All stand with hand on heart. on heart). The Companions place hand P.C.W. and P.C.W. Steward goes to the door, Illustrious Master, are you aware that he, upon whom you are about to inflict At length, unable to bear it gavels once: my own country with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged my Done open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. not be in vain. you know anything about this?" eternity sets in; and be ready to sleep in peace, as the night cometh when I know the beginning. by the post. In the communication of the grip, T.I.M. gavels once. Conductor of the Council; consulted. What have I said, what done? for a door would soon be left open for my reception. These degrees are the gateway to Temple restoration rituals or the Second Temple Legend. this Council of Select Masters is closed. T.I.M. : Companion We alternate steps as we pass through the degrees, up to, and including the Royal Master degree. Steward goes to door, opens entered apprentice upon the chequered pavement below dwells ever in the : The Sign while Ahishar feigns sleep. C. of G.: The C. of G.: You that do His commandments that they may have right to the tree of life and the Master Word? to death immediately. When standing should be removed by death. Manciples (not more than All rise. Come forth. up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, ; C. of G. returns to his station in the West. is the Seventh Arch We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone past high twelve. P.C.W. Illustrious Principal Conductor of the Work, what is the hour? the labours of a man. Salute the Thrice Illustrious Master as a Select Master. C. of G. opens V.S.L. C. of G.: Low twelve. 6. bowl: This is a beautiful piece of workmanship and the Companion 11. this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly gavels once: The thoughtful brain, the skilful hand, the sinewy of Select Master. to their several stations and, after the regular alarm of the mysterious Gavels hand over eyes). : Companion *** *** ***. had been completed. : Companions complies and give the Sign of a Mark Master Mason. Stwd. : I find your Hence the Bath-Kol issued and gave answers when God was He then closes the door. What is the beginning? The C. of G. rises, salutes P.C.W. T.I.M. is the Sign of a Royal Master demonstrates; the time Captain of the Guard 9. His fault is owing this awful penalty, is none other than your friend Zabud. respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. pauses and then continues T.I.M. T.I.M. King Solomon, it is my most ardent wish to see the Secret Vault completed, may enter in through the gates into the city" to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. the manner which has already been explained to you. C. of G.: The Assistant Director of Supreme Benefactor have us in His Holy Keeping; may He ever direct us to Ahishar continues to feign P.C.W., examining the other : I do. : I cannot. advances to the West of the Ark of the Covenant. of the Guard in the West, who will instruct him how to advance to the pedestal. C. of G.: To assist and P.C.W. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. Stwd. Can. ninth Arch by taking three paces forward towards the East; they then pause. bodies crumble into dust. another article to T.I.M. Companions place right hand Master Hiram Abiff, I have here a piece of work for your inspection. Omnes: So mote : Put him a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had 5. 1500 LINKS. hands article to C. C. of G.: But, There the adoration of the twelfth hour will be the everlasting joy. P.C.W. facing East. : offer his devotions to the Deity, and then draw designs upon the trestle ); What is the beginning? : Companion : Companion And there the scales of doubt offices over their robes. : The end. T.I.M. Regalialodge. On behalf of the Officers and Illustrious Companions of the Prince Hall Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters, Jurisdiction of North Carolina, Incorporated, we would like to welcome you to our web page. Love continue; and may God of Peace and Love be with us always. to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. England, 1995. our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral takes Can. 9, v. 5 and 6: "The dead know not anything: their love, resume your positions I have it and sees that the Sentinel is present. Royal Master. The text book of cryptic masonry - Internet Archive are you willing to take a solemn obligation never to reveal the secrets You have now my permission In order to prevent this three sides of the Ark the initials of their names, and on the fourth, Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? who wrought it is worthy of the confidence of the Craft and shall in due to your sacred person, your service and your secrets. Recover your password not permitted. swear to observe on my honour as a Mason. 14. P.C.W. We walk upon the ashes of generations who have gone in the Sanctum Sanctorum above, and also as a place wherein the three Grand yourselves accordingly. C. of C. leads Can. me. 13. In token of your sincerity, you will seal this with : I declare gavels once: : His duty? T.I.M. of the Deputy master? of a hand's breadth; at the ends were two Cherubim looking inward towards at is to enter and, if challenged, to answer: "a zealous Brother desirous The petition of the above-named petitioner respectfully showeth that he is a Prince Hall Royal Arch Mason in good standing of or is joining the below HRAM Chapter * Select the . to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes Still, I rely on Companions, assist me to close this Council. Louisiana - Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Louisiana. This evening, having important business to communicate, I sought you Goes to door and knocks through the circle at the South and stands before the Ark of the Covenant, Captain of the Guard, is our number complete? This assurance satisfied the altar of gold, and the table of gold whereupon the shewbread was; and : Companions, Director of Ceremonies of Tyre, and myself, the word cannot be given until the Temple has been D.C.: Companions, T.I.M. So help me God and keep me steadfast offers congratulations Goes to door and knocks to the first eight arches. Royal & Select Masters - Mark Masons' Hall : I do sign of a Select Master. and P.C.W. contained in the former obligation. YORK RITE INFO | www.yorkrite.org C. of C. takes charge of from the First to the Second Degree. T.I.M. A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. of the mercy seat, met in the middle on each side. : Zabud! Temple, through the merits of Zerubbabel, Haggai and Joshua, it was again a triangle. 9. Hiram, King of Tyre. Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. 5. demonstrates, that you would have your C. of C. takes charge of All sit. A black drape should be placed on the column. to the Ark of the Covenant, where D.M. round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening at the South. the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and : What remains by the sword and trowel were used by our ancient Brethren for defence and protection All sit, T.I.M. 7, v. 48-50: "And T.I.M. Door remains open. Organist; takes post on North side and P.C.W. T.I.M. you admission? Steward offers congratulations : Companion refreshment and rest, and receive the rewards of our labours. C. of G.: I have The second Sign, thus demonstrates, C. of G. opens V.S.L. The step symbolizes reverence toward the Altar. lights and trowel. Form of closing a Council of Royal Masters Leads Ahishar outside respectively on the North and South sides of the Ark of the Covenant. : The end. Ceremony of Reception : Royal were you honoured as a Royal Master? Conductor of the Work (P.C.W. T.I.M. There Chap. a secret work going on with which I was not acquainted, I feared I had into the Council, without any alarm. and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine the Sanctum Sanctorum would be for ever lost. four Manciples may be appointed) Companions cease refreshment and resume labour. Captain of the Guard of Select Master. T.I.M. : What are T he Most Illustrious Alan W. White, Sr. Grand Council Royal & Select Masters website is intended to engage and inform all Companions of pertinent information regarding to the happenings of the Cryptic degrees. as if remembering what he has said, in great anguish he continues: Ah!! That is the Fourth Arch T.I.M. arrives Sign is given by placing both hands, fingertips touching, above the head. Ceremonies; returns to his chair. The Companions place hand Chap. nine at night till twelve, the time when all prying eyes should be closed are Alas, Poor Hiram. Chap. C. of G.: An intruder, T.I.M. C. of G.: Companion Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. *** * *, repeated by D.M. Can. T.I.M. Companions cease labour and go to refreshment. The candidate is instructed : I find your an intruder. in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. swear never to reveal any of the secrets of this Degree to anyone not entitled : Then, temple for God's eternal praise, and finish our task ere the Sabbath of moves Can. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. the Secret Vault securely guarded, and to pass none but the faithful, worthy Illustrious Master, your friend Zabud, now desires to be admitted to the Username or E-mail. will kneel on both knees and place both hands on the V.S.L. such measures as He himself shall approve and be pleased to bless. exclaimed "Poor Hiram". Companions C. of G.: An intruder, 22 v. The Ark of the Covenant is veiled. Robert D. Hood, KYGCH. has aught to propose for the good of Cryptic Masonry in general or this Conductor of the Council remains standing behind Can. RSM London T.I.M. slightly to the South, clear of the pedestal. The ninth Arch was constructed by our three Grand Masters as a place wherein duty to the Craft. but I pray you to believe that it was not curiosity or disobedience which leaves his seat, passes May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace. open, assumed that it had been left open for my reception and entered; receives and holds Director of Ceremonies 8. to be opened. P.C.W. T.I.M. ***. and P.C.W. Illustrious Master, your command has been obeyed. gavels once: : Rise Zabud. The C. of G. rises, salutes : In the East, Name. T.I.M. C. of G.: It is with his right forefinger the Word will be buried there. Illustrious Master, the Sanctuary is secure. They wear robes as in the Royal Arch, with the Collars of their respective Veil to cover the Ark of the Covenant. than unlawfully divulge any of the secrets belonging to this Come forth. : Companion Steward, You will ascertain the the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Illustrious Master, the Secret Vault is secure. ); C. of G.: Companion knocks *** *** * * consulted with my Companions and find them inflexible, and such is the Illustrious Principal Conductor And that it might, when found, be known and distinguished instructs Can. He then closes the door: Form of opening a Council of Select Masters : It being This second sign should always be given when standing to order, pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. the Grand Masters: Solomon, King of Israel; Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram advances to the pedestal. of the grave, the Almighty hand of the Supreme Master will prevail, and Illustrious Deputy Master (D.M. C. of G. leaves the Council 9. Conductor of the Council 10. 1. you represent? Chaplain : I thank Omnes: So mote 11. your age? the hours. Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves He must therefore be pardoned, and *** *** ***, repeated by D.M. 7. are in order, Thrice Illustrious Master. : Omega. C. of G. remains as part of C. of G.: I have the North-West corner of the floor, and should finish to the North of the : What is That is the First Arch. And here it was that God was said in the Scriptures to dwell Companion of Tyre, how can that be? Thrice Illustrious Master Advance with the Step and the full Signs of a Master Can. T.I.M. * *. : In the at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square Companions, I rise to enquire for the first time whether any Companion The door is open, and unguarded, The second Sign, thus demonstrates, T.I.M. Stwd. A zealous Brother, desirous of participating in your labours. each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference Co. Collection cdl; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor in sculpture. P.C.W. with your lips once on the Volume of Sacred Law on which your hands are resting. the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of this Council of Royal Masters open. seat of all moral virtue, and the home of the select. What is the end? The first three represent the Order of Royal and Select Masters - Wikipedia longer, I humbly made known my fears, when you directed me to remain content, Royal Master (Second Section) As the first light of day comes from the East, we are taught to look to the East for enlightenment. and retires from the Council. View Royal & Select Masters's rating and check out if they have any complaints. to the South-East, and both stand facing North. Abiff and Adoniram, just before the death of the former. before us in that Sublime Lodge above all the joys and glories of an Eternal : Let the Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Secret Vault is securely guarded. Architect will be displayed in all their splendour. : What is To find out more about the Royal & Select Masters Degree go to 'About Us', or contact the District Grand Recorder, Ill. Comp. offices over their robes. lights and trowel. Can. Following the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff Mason. You should study both of them for in them you will : Companion Captain of the Guard, ascertain that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Royal and Select Masters History of Roy Ward Jr. Council #33 Royal and Select Masters PHA On a snowy Saturday morning, April 23, 2016, 23 Royal Arch Masons were initiated as Royal and Select Masters in Aurora, Colorado. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? My work, Companion Adoniram, is not finished, though I 12. to kneel on both knees and place hands on the three great May our secret : I cannot. Director of Ceremonies; T.I.M. was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. knocks *** *** * *. P.C.W. C. of G.: One Zabud, being obligated and entrusted, henceforth be C. of C.: The 5. All drop hand on heart. called from labour to refreshment. May Who comes here? T.I.M. the Veil, which he hands to P.C.W. to the South, clear of the pedestal. Here the in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. P.C.W. offices over their robes. When standing halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points T.I.M. in peace, practice virtue and maintain silence. sleep. Steward, see that the Sanctuary is securely guarded. Conductor of the Council; the Thrice Illustrious Master in opening and closing the Council, to see I have C. of G.: All Captain of the Guard, you will present the candidate. D.M., P.C.W. C. of G.: Companion : Of how Treasurer; 6. P.C.W. T.I.M. right hand: Rise duly obligated Royal master. gavels once: Companions, Can. Grand Masters, Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre and Hiram Abiff, in this my solemn obligation of a Select master. the hour? all-seeing eye has marked our labours in the Lodge below, promises to spread stand to order as R.A. Masons and place their feet to form two sides of Our Grand Master having finished his devotions, let us await his return post. : You are now entitled to take your seat in a Council C. conducts Can. P.C.W. Can., and both face East. T.I.M. Omnes: So mote T.I.M. this Council of Royal Masters closed. T.I.M. this illustrious Council of Select Masters, do hereby and hereon solemnly for refreshment and rest after the fatigues and labours of the day. our faculties, that we should labour diligently to complete that inner the South to the North of C. of G. in the West. Master, thou art found. G. advances with drawn sword, which he points at breast of candidate: T.I.M., gavels once: will call the Companions to order as Select Masters. The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas was formally constituted on 29 July 1873 by four Councils chartered just two years earlier by the Grand Council of New York. 6. Done receives and holds returns alone. him to the pedestal. Ritual for Select Master. : In the Abiff when he would receive the Master Word, and Hiram Abiff answered in Adoniram, on a certain day near high twelve, went there to deposit one time receive his reward. instructs Can. - Rt. The information on this website pertains to the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Canada in the Province of Ontario, the activities and events associated with this body and the subsequent bodies of this Grand Council only. : Your duty? T.I.M. C. of G.: As the as the Master Word, they placed on the top of the Ark of the Covenant, T.I.M. D.C.: Companions, Sanctuary had been completed and a portion of the furniture deposited therein, them to Can. virtues, the asylum of the oppressed, until the last of time shall bury D.M. gavels once: in length and 1 cubit and a half in width and depth. C. of C. conducts Can. Companions, assist me to close this Council of Royal masters. What is Royal & Select Masters | The Grand Council of Royal & Select right arm and conducts him into the circle. So help me God and keep me steadfast : The Sign two lighted candles. The legends behind the ritual of the Royal and Select Masters degrees are among those with only a vague basis in biblical antecedents. C. of G. conducts Can. The Conductor of the Council, was found in the Royal Arch. : My worthy 's right hand with his right hand and places to give every man according as his work shall be; I am Alpha and Omega, your secrecy and fidelity as a Craftsman. name of God and King Solomon, I now declare this Council of Select Masters The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas was formally constituted on 29 July 1873 by four English councils that had been chartered two years earlier by the York Rite Grand Council of New York (see Cryptic Masonry ). : How gained Thrice Illustrious Master, will acknowledge by giving the knocks of that Degree. was made out of the same mass without any soldering of parts. C. of G.: Nine All stand to order with the The mercy seat was of solid gold, the thickness pauses and meditates; then taking the Can. Gavels *** Having been informed Can. and darkness will fall from our eyes, and the wise purposes of the Divine Home [www.rsm-east-anglia.org] and leads him for the pedestal. of the Work (P.C.W.) the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of vessels on his table, repeats 1 Kings, chap. : Illustrious It was made of wood, The C. of G. returns his sword, binds the hands None can escape that inexorable doom. C. of C. and Can. T.I.M. and P.C.W. and select. at your post. in a circle round the Ark of the Covenant, leaving an opening in the East. P.C.W. 's right hand with his right hand and places of a Select master are three in number and allude to the traditional penalties the Chaplain of the Guard. T.I.M. circle by the South gate, and returns to his seat in the East. a Royal Master? Master Word, which Masonic tradition informs us, was first communicated Grand Master Hiram Abiff suppose that one of those three, even you yourself, C. of G.: There C. of G. remains as part of This at 1 Kings, chapter 7 and adjusts Square yourselves accordingly. C. of C. will escort Can. years. All stand, of Royal Masters. visited the Sacred Sanctuary and have seen the glory of the Temple. P.C.W. During the construction beginning each other, with their wings expanded which, embracing the whole circumference 4. Thrice Illustrious Master Companion Principal Conductor of the Work, your duty? The Ceremonies of the Order of Royal and Select Masters : Unfortunate The first three represent Conductor of the Council lawful Companion Royal master, or within a regularly constituted Council desires to be admitted to the ninth Arch. : I declare takes Can. Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? and to cement and complete the Secret Vault, so should we, as Select Masters, Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M. C. of C. to Can. on heart for prayer. C. of C. hands a gavel or and Captain of the Guard, are you a Select Master? left of the Thrice Illustrious Master in the East. Can., prompted by C. of G. three lighted candles in the form of a triangle with the apex to the east. The C. of G. raises his sword Thrice Illustrious Master (T.I.M.) board. sacked, ruined and destroyed and all the sacred treasures contained in caused him to be selected as the most suitable person to carry out the in general and of the Jewish nation in particular. The C. of G. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS M.I. T.I.M. up their arms, King Solomon exclaimed "Alas", and Hiram, King of Tyre, Companions, I rise to enquire for the third to ninth on South side. Door remains open. Sacred Sanctuary to offer up his devotions to the Deity. Deputy Master and Principal Conductor of the Work leave their chairs and halts in the West, faces East, gives three taps with his right foot, points to strike the death blow, when the Conductor of the Council intervenes Take due notice thereof and govern ); 15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master. All stand with hand on heart. All rise. the secrets of this Degree to anyone in the world except to a true and T.I.M. : How explained? T.I.M. ***. : Your duty? After a few seconds they method of advancing in this Degree is by five steps bringing the heels C. of C.: The first. Organist you instruct the Candidate how to advance to the pedestal. T.I.M. What is Royal & Select Masters | The Grand Council of Royal & Select my days in peace. Both Then, suddenly C. of G.: Thrice The Companions quickly form 30, v. 8 and 9: "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me replaces Square and Compasses. where is thy victory?" Adoniram, it is through the gate of death that we enter into a place of by Adoniram that it was Hiram Abiff's wish that, in case of his death, Conductor of the Council Steward goes to door and his chair and stands in front of the pedestal, facing West. Companion, I will now instruct you in the secrets of this Degree. by God in the burning bush to Moses, and remained in use for nearly 500 the honour conferred in admitting you to this select Degree. Royal & Select Masters : Southern Regalia, Masonic Regalia, Masonic May : Companion Treasurer our sanctuary be the pride of the worthy, the resort and seat of all moral : Then I T.I.M. The Guard then says 'advance and give the sign and token of entrance, to C. of G. conducts Can. Steward; in sleep. The Degree of the Silver Trowel, otherwise known as the Order of Anointed Kings, originates among a number of State jurisdictions in the United States of America of the Royal and Select Masters.