War. Worthy Matron.
W. M. You will see that the doors to our Chapter are secure.
War. The doors are secure, Worthy Matron.
W. M. It is well. Sisters, Brothers and Visitors of —— Chapter, No. —, the hour has arrived for us to resume our labors. To open our Chapter in a manner becoming the solemnity of the work, and to secure the best results, I require your attention and assistance. Sister Associate Matron.
A. M. Worthy Matron.
W. M. You will ascertain if all present are members of the Order and entitled to its privileges.
If the Associate Matron is able of her own knowledge to vouch for all present, she responds at once to the Worthy Matron. If she is unable to do so, she says:
A. M. Sisters Conductress and Associate Conductress, ascertain and report if all present are members of the Order.
The Conductress and Associate Conductress will use the customary means of examination, beginning at the East, on the South and North, meeting at the West, back of Esther. The Associate Conductress reporting to the Conductress.
Having done so, the Conductress says: