W. M. The ballot being clear in the East, I have the pleasure to inform you that you have elected —— to receive the degrees, (or become a member,) in this Chapter.
If the ballot is not clear, but so nearly so that the result may have been from mistake, a second and final ballot may be ordered. If the final ballot is dark, the W. M. will say:
W. M. The ballot not being clear, I have to announce that the petition of —— is rejected.
MEMBERSHIP.
Membership can only be forfeited by dimission, suspension, or expulsion from a Chapter, excepting that the suspension or expulsion of a brother from a Masonic Lodge, for any other cause than non-payment of dues, deprives him of all the rights of membership in this Order until reinstated by the Masonic body.
BADGES, JEWELS, AND REGALIA.
The officers shall wear during Chapter sessions the badge of office belonging to their respective offices. 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.
Collars, 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 Jewels appropriate to the several Officers are as follows:
Worthy Matron, Five-pointed Star with Gavel in the center.