The apron is crimson, edged in gold and aurora-color, and with a square, shield, Delta (with three YODs), balance, and a hand of justice. He looks within his faith, life, and God and to get a clear look at his inner self. The ancient and accepted Scottish rite, in thirty-three degrees. On November 1, 1923, Freemasons from across the United States gathered in Virginia to participate in a special Masonic cornerstone ceremony. On the circle are the letters I.N.R.I. The apron is white, bordered with red, blue, and purple ribbons. Knight Commander of the Court of Honour, K:.C:.C:.H:. It is organized into Orients (generally states) and Valleys. among the workmen of the Temple. An uncorroborated article in the Los Angeles Sentinel provides the date 1808, while a gap in the primary source material until 1927 suggests the origin of this African American celebration may have taken place well . In the United States, the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite covers the 4th degree to the 33rd degree. This degree teaches heroism of patience, the nobility of self-sacrifice and compassionate judgment, along with charity, fidelity and brotherhood. The apron is yellow, and contains an arm holding a sword, and a winged figure holding a key in the left hand, and the right forefinger on the lips (the Egyptian figure of Silence). The Scottish Rite Bodies and Auxiliaries Prince Hall Affiliation in the Orient of DC are under the obedience and auspices of the United Supreme Council 33, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America, Inc, since 1886., headquartered in Memphis, TN where Illustrious SGIG Corey D. Hawkins, Sr., Esq., 33, Sovereign Grand Commander, presides. 4200 East Colfax Street. Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Masonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction. This degree shows us Liberty, Fraternity and Equality. Consistory. SP Leonard Ware. Retrieved from the Library of Congress,