Ninth Degree (Elu of the Nine)

The Ninth Degree of the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, teaches the value of education in overcoming the forces of tyranny and darkness and also inculcates the virtue of patriotism.

These photos were taken in the robing (costume) room prior to the conferral of this degree in Alexandria, VA, 27 October 1996.

[Charles Vogel photo - 9.5K]
Charles Vogel, 32 KCCH, former Degree Master

[Photo of Banaias - 13K]
Banaias (Roger M. Firestone, then 32 KCCH, now 33, Asst. Degree Master)

[Photo of Pharos and Adoniram - 14K]
Pharos (Wayne Ayers, 32) and Adoniram (Robert Morris, 32) confer

[Photo of King Solomon - 20K]
King Solomon (Roger W. Peak, 32, now KCCH, current Degree Master) demonstrates the Masonic virtue of patience