This sign is peculiar to this degree, and is never to be used outside the council room, nor during the conferring of this degree. When retiring, you will address the (Vice-President) in the same manner, and also give the degree pass-word to the inside sentinel.
The “term pass-word” is (We are).
(The pass-word and explanation is to be established by each State Council for its respective subordinates.)
The “explanation” of the “term pass,” to be used at the inner door, is (our country’s hope).
The “degree pass-word” is (Native).
The “traveling pass-word” is (The memory of our pilgrim fathers).
(This word is changed annually by the President of the National Council of the United States, and is to be made and used only when the brother is traveling beyond the jurisdiction of his own state, district, or territory. It and all other pass-words must be communicated in a whisper, and no brother is entitled to communicate them to another, without authority from the presiding officer.)
“The sign of recognition” is (grasping the right lappel of the coat with the right hand, the fore finger being extended inwards).
The “answer” is given by (a similar action with the left hand).
The “grip” is given by (an ordinary shake of the hand).