Ritual of the Order of the Eastern Star

by Order of the Eastern Star. General Grand Chapter

Chapter Room.

FURNITURE, ETC.

In the center of the Chapter room there should be an Altar, standing upon the center of a Five-pointed Star, having the five colors of the Order, with the white point towards the west. Upon the Altar should be an open Bible.

In the East, there should be a pedestal with a Gavel thereon for the use of the presiding officer.

Each Chapter should have a Seal, Signet, and one or more small Bibles, a Sword and Veil for Adah, Culms of Barley for Ruth, a Crown and Scepter for Esther, a Broken Column for Martha, and a Cup for Electa; they may also have banners with appropriate emblems thereon.

POSITION OF THE CHAIRS.

The chairs for the Star Officers may either face the East, or incline toward the Altar.

USE OF THE GAVEL.

One blow of the gavel calls the Chapter to order, seats it when standing, and completes its closing; two blows call up the Officers; and three blows call up the Chapter.