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the earliest Greek order, the Doric, did not commence till 350 years afterward. Persons with Masonic enthusiasm without a Mason's knowledge, in stating that the order was Corinthian, have anticipated Callimachus 650 years. The Corinthian order was unknown until the period of the Macedonian conquest of the southern states of Greece. The staircase of the Scala Santa at Rome consists of three flights. The middle one has 28 steps, which are stated to have been sent from Jerusalem to Rome by Helena, the devout and highly successful explorer. These steps are stated to have been formerly in the house of Pilate, and to have been ascended by our Saviour in his progress to the judgment-ball of the capricious Roman The pilgrims ascend them on their knees. A winding stair-ladder joined on to the open chamber, leading to the secret walk, and a banqueting-room capable of containing nine couches, constructed and furnished in the Egyptian style. — Description of the ship of Ptolemy Philopator