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In the East, there should be a pedestal with a Gavel thereon for the use of the presiding officer.
Each Chapter should have a Seal, Signet, and one or more small Bibles, a Sword and Veil for Adah, Culms of Barley for Ruth, a Crown and Scepter for Esther, a Broken Column for Martha, and a Cup for Electa; they may also have banners with appropriate emblems thereon.
POSITION OF THE CHAIRS.
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The chairs for the Star Officers may either face the East, or incline toward the Altar.
USE OF THE GAVEL.
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One blow of the gavel calls the Chapter to order, seats it when standing, and completes its closing; two blows call up the Officers; and three blows call up the Chapter.
RAPS.
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When giving an alarm at the door, five raps shall be given, which shall be answered by five from the other side, these will be followed by one from each side. Raps are given in this manner, ** ** * *. The door will be opened by the Warder.
GRAND HONORS.
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The Grand Honors are given by crossing the arms over the breast, the left being over the right, and slightly bowing.