RAPS.
When giving an alarm at the door, five raps shall be given, which shall be answered by five from the other side, these will be followed by one from each side. Raps are given in this manner, ** ** * *. The door will be opened by the Warder.
GRAND HONORS.
The Grand Honors are given by crossing the arms over the breast, the left being over the right, and slightly bowing.
Opening of the Chapter.
When ready for the opening exercises, the Officers with the exception of the Worthy Patron, and Associate Conductress, retire to the anteroom. The Associate Conductress assumes her chair, and the Worthy Patron, ascending the dais, gives one blow with the gavel. After requesting all present who are not members of the Order to retire, he says:
W. P. Sister Associate Conductress.
A. C. Worthy Patron.
Officers rise and respond, whenever addressed, and remain standing until seated by an order from the East.