Ritual of the Order of the Eastern StarOrder of the Eastern Star. General Grand Chapter
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Ritual of the Order of the Eastern Star
Order of the Eastern Star. General Grand Chapter
Freemasonry -- Rituals; Order of the Eastern Star -- Rituals
_W. M._ What is your duty, and explain your badge of office.
_Martha._ To make known to all proper inquirers the light, knowledge and
beauty of the Green ray, an emblem of nature's life and beauty,
symbolizing Hope and Immortality. My badge is the Broken Column within
the Triangle, an emblem of the death of a person, cut off in the vigor
of life, and should remind us of the sisterly grief of Martha.
_W. M._ Have you a sign?
_Martha._ I have; it is given by--
While giving the sign, explain from secret work. (12.)
_W. M._ Sisters and Brothers, on seeing this sign given how would you
respond?
_Response._ Members will respond with the Pass of Martha.
_W. M._ Where is Electa's station?
_Martha._ At the fifth point of the Star, Worthy Matron.
_W. M._ Sister Electa.
_Electa._ Worthy Matron.
_W. M._ What is your duty, and explain your badge of office.
_Electa._ To make known to all proper inquirers the light, knowledge,
and beauty of the Red ray, a symbol of that Fervency which should
actuate all who are engaged in the service of truth, as exemplified in
the life of Electa. My badge is the Cup within the Triangle, an emblem
of charity and hospitality, and should remind us that however bitter may
be the cup which our Heavenly Father gives us, it will in the end
overflow with blessings, rich, abounding, and eternal.
_W. M._ Have you a sign?
_Electa._ I have; it is given by--
While giving the sign, explain from secret work. (15.)
_W. M._ Sisters and Brothers, on seeing this sign given how would you
respond?
_Response._ Members will respond with the Pass of Electa.
_W. M._ It is well; and when a member of the Order hails us with any one
of these signs we will recall the merits of the heroine whose sign is
given, and respond with proper attention.
_W. M._ Where is the Associate Matron's station?
_Electa._ In the West, Worthy Matron.
_W. M._ Sister Associate Matron.
_A. M._ Worthy Matron.
_W. M._ What is your duty, and explain your badge of office.
_A. M._ To assist the Worthy Matron, and preside over the Chapter during
her absence. My badge is the effulgent Sun within the Star, an emblem of
light, admonishing me that the principles of our Order should shine with
undiminished lustre through our lives.
_W. M._ Where is the Worthy Patron's station?
_A. M._ At your left, Worthy Matron.
_W. M._ What is his duty, and explain his badge of office.
_A. M._ To preside during the conferring of the degrees, and at other
times when requested to do so by the Worthy Matron; to act as her
adviser, see that the officers are proficient in their work, and
exercise a general supervision over the affairs of the Chapter. His
badge is the Square and Compasses within the Star, an emblem of the
relationship existing between the Masonic Fraternity and the Order of
the Eastern Star.
_W. M._ Where is the Worthy Matron's station?
_A. M._ In the East, Worthy Matron.
_W. M._ What is her duty, and explain her badge of office.
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