![]() ![]() The Jewels for Grand Chapters shall be the same as Subordinate Chapters within a Pentagon. Sentinel, Five-pointed Star with Cross-swords in the center. Warder, Five-pointed Star with Dove in the center. Martha, Triangle with Broken Column in the center. Organist, Five-pointed Star with Lyre in the center.Īdah, Triangle with Sword and Veil in the center.Įsther, Triangle with Crown and Scepter in the center. Marshal, Five-pointed Star with Cross-batons in the center. Treasurer, Five-pointed Star with Cross-keys in the center.Ĭonductress, Five-pointzd Star with Scroll and Baton in the center.Īssociate Conductress, Five-pointed Star with Baton in the center.Ĭhplain, Five-pointed Star with Bible in the center. Secretary, Five-pointed Star with Cross-pens in the center. Worthy Patron, Five-pointed Star with Square and Compasses in the center.Īssociate Matron, Five-pointed Star with Sun in the center. Worthy Matron, Five-pointed Star with Gavel in the center. The Jewels appropriate to the several Officers are as follows: The badge shall consist of the appropriate Jewel made of gold or gilded metal and suspended by a ribbon having the five colors of the Order.Ĭollars, Robes and other regalia in addition to what is here prescribed may be worn by Chapters that desire them, the General Grand Chapter only prescribing the minimum. The officers shall wear during Chapter sessions the badge of office belonging to their respective offices. After it has been examined by the Associate Matron, the Worthy Matron will ask: When all have voted, the Worthy Matron shall declare the ballot closed and direct the Associate Conductress to bear the ballot box West and East. In approaching the Altar, each member must keep at least three paces from the Altar while the member preceding is casting a ballot. If placed upon the Altar, every member entitled to a vote shall approach the Altar from the West, between Ruth and Esther, make the sign of salutation, deposit a ballot, leaving between Esther and Martha. To every member present-or may place it upon the Altar. After it has been examined by the Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron, she shall present it to the Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron for their ballot, and may carry it The Associate Conductress shall have charge of the ballot-box, under the direction of the Worthy Matron. The ballot upon petitions for the degrees or membership, can only be taken at a regular meeting. The right of every member to visit any regular Chapter unless lawful objection is made to such visitor.The right of every Chapter to decide, from among eligible candidates, who shall be admitted to membership. ![]() The right of every member to appeal from the decision of a Subordinate Chapter to the Grand Chapter or its executive head.Every member is amenable to the laws of the Order, and may be tried for offenses, either by the Chapter to which the member belongs, or by the Chapter within whose jurisdiction the member resides.He can call upon the Worthy Matron to assist in conferring the degrees. ![]()
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