_W. P._ In taking upon yourself the solemn Obligation of our Order, you enter upon a new phase of life; henceforth you will be numbered among the members of this Order, who have for their inspiration the Star of Bethlehem, which will guide all the faithful to the New Jerusalem, that city not made with hands. I must remind you, that with privileges come responsibilities. You have been informed that we are in possession of certain secrets, by means of which, we are able to make ourselves known to each other wherever we may meet. You have been conducted to the several points of the Star, and been instructed in the secret work of the Order, which, if properly understood, will enable you to make yourself known as a member. That the signs and passes may be more firmly impressed upon your mind, with the assistance of our Conductress, I will repeat them with explanations. The Conductress will give the signs as the Worthy Patron explains them. The first is the Daughter's sign, or the sign of Adah. It is given by (3.) It alludes to the heroic conduct of Jephthah's Daughter. The Pass is (4.) (5.) The second is the Widow's sign, or the sign of Ruth. It is given by (6.) It alludes to the humble gleaner Ruth with her handfuls of barley gathered from the fields of Boaz. The Pass is (7.) (8.) The third is the Wife's sign, or the sign of Esther. It is given (9.) It alludes to the manner in which Queen Esther saluted the king, reminding him of his promise, by giving a sign which was understood between them. The Pass is (10.) (11.) The fourth is the Sister's sign, or the sign of Martha. It is given by (12.) It alludes to Martha's meeting with Jesus. The Pass is (13.) (14.) The fifth is the Mother's sign, or the sign of Electa. It is given by (15.) It alludes to heroic submission, under the wrongs of persecution. The Pass is (16.) being the impressive lesson taught by Electa. Any member of the Order is at liberty to give any one of these signs when among strangers and desirous of becoming known to a sister or brother. Any member seeing one of these signs given should respond by giving the Pass belonging to the sign given, and asking, (17.) This is all the examination that is required under such circumstances. It can be followed by such questions as may be necessary. In passing an examination to visit a Chapter, in addition to this, you will be required to give the signs and passes of each degree. There is one other sign, called the salutation sign, which is given by members on entering or retiring from a Chapter while in session. They shall advance in front of the Associate Matron, and (19.) The Grip of the Order is given by (20.) The Conductress will communicate the Grip to the candidate. The Signet is prepared to assist the memory of those who have received the degrees. On the outer edge of the central division will be found the (21.)