We have pass-words necessary to be used to obtain admission to our councils; forms for our conduct while there; means of recognizing each other when abroad; means of mutual protection; and methods for giving notices to members. At the outer door you will[4] (_make any ordinary alarm_ to attract the attention of the outside sentinel). When the wicket is opened you will pronounce the (_words—what’s the pass_), in a whisper. The outside sentinel will reply (_Give it_), when you will give the term pass-word and be admitted to the ante-room. You will then proceed to the inner door and give (one rap). When the wicket is opened, give your name, the number of, and location of your council, the explanation of the term pass, and the degree pass-word. If these be found correct, you will be admitted; if not, your name will be reported to the vice president, and must be properly vouched for before you can gain admission to the council. You will then proceed to the centre of the room and address the (_President_) with the countersign, which is performed thus (_placing the right hand diagonally across the mouth_). When this salutation is recognized, you will quietly take your seat. 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_). The person challenging shall (_then draw the fore finger along the palm of the hand_). The answer will be given by (_a similar action forming a link by hooking together the ends of the fore finger_); when the following conversation ensues—the challenging party first saying (_is that yours?_). The answer, (_it is_). Then the response (_how did you get it?_), followed by the rejoinder (_it is my birthright_). Public notice for a meeting is given by means of a (_piece of white paper the shape of a heart_).