Ritual of The Independent Order of Good Templars For Subordinate Lodges
Ritual of The Independent Order of Good Templars For Subordinate Lodges
Ritual of The Independent Order of Good Templars For Subordinate Lodges
GOOD TEMPLARS,
SUBORDINATE LODGES,
UNDER THB JURISDICTION OF THB
ADOPTED AT CLEVELAND
MAT
24, 1864.
SESSION,
CHICAGO:
PUBLISHED BY THE RIGHT WORTHY GRAND LODGE.
1864.
W.
F. 8.
W.
T.
'
ANTE-ROOM.
W.
Sent.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
1. 2.
3.
pro-tern.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Reports;
Special Committees
Sickness;
Violations.
9.
10.
Trustees;
Finance
11.
12.
Orders.
13. 14. 15.
Unfinished Business.
Communications, and
New
Business.
Lectures, Essays,
etc.
16.
GENERAL RULES.
1.
Whenever an
obligation
is
to be administered, the
feet.
Lodge
;
The
attitude to be
obligation,
lie
is,
The open
Bible should
upon the
3.
of the candidate.
W. M.
4.
to the
W.
5.
When
the
Lodge
is
visited
by the
Officers of the
Grand
they
officially, it
should
rise as
the salutation.
EITUAL.
When
C. T.
W.
hour arrives for opening the Lodge, the (and in his absence the W. V. T., or a P. W.
the
and
call the
Lodge
to order.*]
W.
Lodge.
clothe
C. T.
We
are
now about
to
open the
will
please retire.
The
Officers
and Members
assume their respective positions. The Worthy Vice Templar will see that the
* These Explanatory Notes and Special Rules, In italic, are for the information
to be
RITUAL.
and that they are correct in the Quarterly Password, Explanation and Signals.
[
The W.
C. T. will
pro-tern, appoint-
communicate
me
present term, after which they will ascertain and report if all present are in possession of the same.
'[The W. M. commences with the L.
H. S. ;
the
W. D.
R. H. S. reporting each failure to give them it occurs. as Should there be any present not in correctly the Quarterly Pass-word and Explanation, possession of
the
M. with
and not
will
W.
C.
T. should re-
room; if
once.
entitled, the
W. C. T.
communicate them at
On
ation, the
positions,
[ Officers
that respond
rise."]
W.
C. T.
Worthy
Officers
what
are your
respective duties?
W.
V. T.
To
assist
OPENING.
have charge of the anteroom of this Lodge, and in conjunction with the Guards, enforce the rules of the Order in
directed
by you;
to
P. W.
C. T.
salutation,
clothed in regalia.
W.
S.
To keep a
W. F.
between
S.
this
Lodge and myself; between the Lodge and its members, and pay all money
received to the
Worthy
safely
Treasurer.
all
W.
T.
To
keep*
money
of the
Lodge, and pay the same only on the order of the Worthy Chief Templar and Worthy
Secretary.
W. M.
fied to
To
remain; to keep the regalia in order; introduce* candidates, and attend to visiting
members.
RITUAL.
W. Chap.
It
is
my
conduct the devotional exercises of the Lodge Let us look to God for his blessing.
of Divine Inspira-> a passage of Scripture is read). An extempore prayer can be used if preferred."]
[or,
listen to the teachings
"Let us
tion"
(in case
PRAYER.
Our Father, who
Thee, that
art in
Heaven, we thank
Thy
us, and ours, during another week; and that we are permitted again to meet together around
our
common
altar,
under circumstances of so
be pleased to pardon all our transgressions, and forgive us for having As we are loved and served Thee so feebly.
great mercy.
Do Thou
met
Tem-
perance cause,
may we
most potent for good. We would commend to Thee the suffering everywhere, and especially
the inebriate and his family; and wilt Thou help us to work for the good of t^ose thus unfortunate. Bless, Lord, the organization
OPENING.
which we belong, and all Temperance effort in whatever direction, and in Thine own good
to
time,
everything that can intoxicate be driven from our midst, and the clouds that have
may
by the
golden beams of truth and Temperance. Do Thou guide us in our deliberations this evening,
life
us
to
own
Thy
Amen.
our re-
W.
their
C. T.
Officers
and Members
discharge
upon
all.
nobler
moral object than ours never called true men and women together in council. We are here
to work.
Let us do
it,
common
sung.']
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RITUAL.
OPENING ODES.
1.
Am
"
Watchman."
TeH
us
we would gladly
hear
Not
Proving
proving
true,
true,
The
Shouting the battle cry of Temperance;' world will bless our progress in the work
we have
to
do
Shouting the battle cry of Temperance. Cold water forever, hurrah then, hurrah
!
Down
As we
with the wine glass up with our star; gather for a right cause, with earnest hearts and
Shouting the battle cry of Temperance.
true,
W.
C. T.
now
declare the
Lodge open
for
The W.
C.
ante-room
to enter,
should require all the members in the and then proceed with the usual Order
of Business.]
INITIATION.
11
[ will
When
the
Lodge
W.
is
ready for
Initiation, the
W.
C. 71
direct
the
and
the
and
W. M., in reporting candidates, should announce their names in full in open Lodge, that the W. C. T. and
W, S.
may
have been
duly
elected.]
W.
0. T.
and W. F.
Will you be obedient to all the laws and rules of this Institution, they not
C. T,
P. W.
conflicting
.or
Christian
Ansiver.
Will you take a solemn pledge to abstain forever from the use of, or giving to
C. T.
P. W.
Answer.
I will.
12
RITUAL.
P. W.
C. T.
Do you
Answer.
I do.
and
Lodge-
and
report."]
W. F.
paid.
S.
the fee
is
P. JY.
C. T.
W.
C. T.
will
now
candidate.
The W. M. conducting
three distinct raps.~\
\If but one candidate, only one officer need retire. the candidate to the door, gives
I.
G.
there
is
an
W.
V. T.
You
will attend to
it.
INITIATION.
4 /. Gr.
13
by a
friend,
who
V. T.
W.
Admit them.
around
the
in front
of
the chair
close
of
the
Ode
1.
AIR
Savior, like
shepTterd lead
us"
In the harvest
fields
of Temperance,
rightful share.
You
shall
have a
is
is
Ara
Harwell.
Welcome,
stranger, to this
Temple,
;
To
our altar
now advance
14
RITUAL.
W. M.
allow
me
to
introduce to you our friend^ who, after due wishes to become a member of our Order.
trial,
W.
O. T.
My friend, we
Welcome
!
give
you a
cordial
welcome.
R. H. &.
Here you
will
find
Welcome
Here you
will
find
W.
forth
0. T.
your services are to be given to the great Temperance reform, and that to this end, you
your influence with
ours.
desire to unite
This
sacredly dedicated to the cause of Temperance, and you see here the entire family
place
is
circle
altar, fully
determined
contend
and to
resist
such a foe successfully will require our mightiest efforts. All have felt his power, or suffered
more
destructive influences.
In every walk of
intemperance, like an
INITIATION.
15
vitals
and
fairest, ablest
and purest of earth. We aim to unite all moral and social elements of society in an unceasing Our hearts and warfare upon this giant evil.
hands are ever open, to lift up those who are sunk low in the scale of human degradation,
to family, friends,
and
society,
and virtuous
You
now be
you have
already been assured, there is nothing in this obligation inconsistent with your duties arising
relations
of
life.
It is
an
its
duration.
willing
Regarding
proceed
?
.thus,
are
you
still
to
Candidate.
I am.
j
Worthy Marshal, you will now present our friend to the Worthy Vice Templar for obligation.
16
'
RITUAL.
will
Am
America.
God
Bless Those
Upon
temptation's
sin's
field,
In
dark hour.
2.
AIR
PkyeFs Hymn.
God of Mercy! be Thou near, While these vows are spoken here Shield the victor, guard and guide
Where
the lurking tempters hide;
strive,
Man may
Must the
but
Thou
alone
final
conquest crown.
W. M.
of
Worthy Vice Templar, by direction our Worthy Chief Templar, I here present
INITIATION.
17
your right hand
W.
V. T.
You
will place
to the following
OBLIGATION.
You, in a
full
belief in the
existence and
power of Almighty God, and in the presence of these witnesses, do solemnly and unreservedly promise that you will not make, buy, sell, use, furnish, or cause to be furnished to others,
as a beverage,
wine or cider ;
you
munity.
reveal
this
You
you
will not
any
of the private
work
or business of
Order to any one not entitled to know the same, and that in all things you will yield a
cheerful obedience to
usages.
You
our laws, rules and also promise, that you will not
all
knowingly wrong a member of this Order, or see one wronged, and that you will do all in
your power to promote the good of this Order and to advance the cause of Temperance.
Do you
thus promise
I do.
Candidate.
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RITUAL.
W. M. (and
all
We
W.
C. T.
Divine blessing.
PRAYER.
W. Chap.
art in
Heaven,
we now implore thy blessing upon who has just assumed a high and
obligation,
this friend,
responsible
is
henceforth to
Give him strength to discharge every duty arising from this new relation, and grace to redeem every pledge. May lie have strength
the land.
to resist every temptation
;
and, in
Thy
hands,
in leading
many
and peace.
Be pleased
to graciously
numbers and
influence
to
and may our union prove a blessing us and many others, and an honor to Thy
;
great
for
to
whom
ever.
Amen.
and face
the
{The Candidate
Officers
will turn
W. C. T.
The
remain
standing."]
INITIATION.
19
all
P. W.
and kept.
C. T.
This
vow we have
fidelity
taken
it is
Let the
with which
kept by you, be your glory and your shield. Remember your vow.
W.
C. T.
;
such a vow
much.
Remember your
vow.
Templar's vow is registered in heaven as you value your standing here and your peace in eternity, keep that vow sacred to the end of life. Remember your obligation.
W. Chap.
;
W.
that
V. T.
will
is
given to us
keep your obligation. He that is faithful in little, will be faithful in much. Your
you
character
is
at stake in
life.
your vow.
Keep
it,
20
RITUAL.
the
room while
1.
AIR
"Beautiful Star."
Hail!
all hail!
friends of Right!
!
Keep the vows you're made to-night Let no purple wine be poured
As you
Wine, wine of the drunkard, Taste not, O taste not the wine
2. AIR
friends
all unite, Come, In songs of hearty cheer Our cause speeds onward in its might Away with doubt and fear.
;
and brethren,
We
we
;
And
take ;
That cup no more we give It makes the head, the bosom, ache
We
we
;
And
[
The W. M.
the Altar,
facing the W. C.
and
they respond.]
INITIATION.
21
is
is
W.
C. T.
Wine
is
not wise.
He
poor
P. W.
for the
Be not among
wine-bjfobers
drunkard shall come to poverty, and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
W.
it
C. T.
all
How
men
exceedingly strong
to err that drink
it
:
is
wine
causeth
Let no
duninisheth strength
it
maketh wounds
W. Chap.
Woe
W.
V. T.
He
shall fall
by
little
and
little.
troyed many.
Who hath Borrow ? Who hath Who hath babbling ? Who hath contentions? Who hath wounds without cause? Who hath redness of eyes ?
W.
C. T.
woe ?
22
RITUAL.
W. M.
They
mixed wine.
Then look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth its color in the At the last cup, wjien it moveth itself aright.
C. T.
it
W.
and stingeth
like
an
adder
Worthy Marshal, you will now conduct friend to our Worthy Chaplain.
W. M.
this
Worthy
further instruction.
W. Chap. My friend, the gems of truth which we have just given you, are from Divine
revelation
will
;
treasure
them
in
your
heart,
and
it
Study
The
and
all
things,
dom
tate
of Heaven.
consult
them
upon
their teachings
now, and
evermore, for
INITIATION.
23
strength
and at the
feet of the
Son of God,
;
for
you
love
to those
upon you, what do ye more than others ? I charge you let to love God, and keep his commandments
;
who bestow
your charity
like
the
to
Worthy Marshal, you will conduct this friend the Worthy Vice Templar, who will give him
further instructions.
W. M.
on
his
this friend is
way
our Order.
welcome you on your way. Many have gone the same road before you, and we hope many may come after. You have
V. T.
W.
Tem-
not alone taught in the Scriptures. perance In nature we find no strong drinks nothing
that can intoxicate.
All-
pure water.
24
This
RITUAL.
He
furnished
bountifully,
and sent
it
down
the
glancing in the sunbeams, bounding through the valley, distilling in the dew, and
Animated natreasured in the mighty deep. Man alone, whom ture needs no other drink.
God made
out
all
upright,
is dissatisfied,
many
inventions.
animate creation, man is the only creature below the brute that sinks below his element
by yielding
appetite.
strange
charge you to be satisfied with the drink furnished by One wiser than we.
Marshal, conduct
Past
Worthy
Chief Templar,
his
who
advance him on
way.
W. M.
instruction.
am
you
for further
P. W.
to assist
C. T.
you
the warnings of Scripture ; you have listened to the teachings of nature; but lessons of Temper-
INITIATION.
25
History lifts BEWARE OF STRONG
ance
its
DRINK
and
kings, fallen
by
its
potent power.
It
shows
that neither power, genius, learning, position or Our own obserstrength are proof against it. vation confirms this testimony.
We
;
have seen
heard the
We
grown
and want; beauty clothed with rags and shame, and manhood shorn of its glory, each repeating daily
the sad warning, of the past
BEWARE OF THESE
DRINKS!
For protection against their deadly and seductive influences, and to hasten the hour
when
from our land, are we banded together here. (Stepping dotvn and taking the candidate by the
hand,] I
fraternal
our
Abide with
us.
Here you
destroyer
are safe.
Remain with
"Whatsoever ye would
26
RITUAL.
Thus, you will live to a good and noble purpose the memories of the past will
unto them."
:
be pleasant, and our future glorious. You will now accompany our Marshal to the
desk of the Financial Secretary, and sign the Constitution ; then to the Worthy Chief Templar for the closing ceremonies.
1
Ara
America.
Long
live
stand,
And
Sisters
glorious
band
Strong
pillars in
Our
2.
MR
Old Hundred.
Now
Be faithful to our holy cause Let truth preserve each member's fame, Nor curses blast our honored name.
Then welcome
to our
Unionhood,
A cheerful welcome
Long
live
to the
good
And
shall last,
;
Nor let the blight fall on thy way Our hopes, may treason never blast Our trust, no Judas e'er betray.
;
INITIATION.
Z
day
is
3 Ant
To
tJie
breaking."
Be a
e'er sever
to-night.
W. M. Worthy Chief Templar, our friend has traveled the circuit of our Lodge, and now comes to you for the closing instructions and
ceremonies.
W.
long
that
You have now undertaken a lifework, and we expect that henceforth your
C. T.
and
for us
you
will
be present at
all
of our meetings,
Of necessity they have been brief: ponder them in your mind, and as you advance in our noble Order, they will be more fully
Lodge.
exemplified and set forth.
have signs of recognition, test and passwords, grips and signals, which I will now give.
[
We
The W. C.
28
RITUAL.
The members
unity.
will
circle
of
[ The members form a circle, joining hands around the candidate and officers; the W. C. T., R. H. S., and L. H. S., on one side of the fountain, or table on which are
the glasses
of water,
the
W. M. and D. M. with
the can-
and
in front
of
the officers
W.
C. T.
By
Good Tem-
a member of this
Lodge
and he
is
W.
pure element of water, God's only beverage, we mutually pledge a life-long fidelity to our sacred cause. (Officers and
in this
And
candidate drink.}
INITIATION.
1
29
(Cracovienne.)
Am
" There's
Fill all
much good
cheer."
With
your sparkling glasses high, health that wine can never buy ;
full
Cold water,
of strength
and
life,
;
With
cheerful faces, young and old, 'Twas given a blessing from the sky,
Then
fill
2. AIR
'Twill give
Ye
lads
then resign your ruby wine, Each smiling son and daughter;
!
There's nothing so good for the youthful blood, Or sweet as the sparkling water
!
W.
friends
this
C.
T.
upon whom you have fraternal claims circle which you see around us being the
friendship.
emblem of perpetual
of hands
signifies
The union
the
purpose and
fore
effort
you
we
will invest
you, as all
worthy members should be, with proper regalia. (The R. H. S. or L. H. S., or It is hoped you will ever wear loth, officiate.)
30
this
RITUAL.
and honor to
Temperance.
You
will
now
C. T.
their respective
stations."]
Now, as we all stand united around our common altar, having plighted our faith together beneath our sacred standard, behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell
together in unity.
May
now
Am
Hail
Zion.
we now our new made member, Linked with us in friendship's chain ; Kind and faithful to each other,
Love will soothe our woes and pain ; Thus progressing,
Blessings follow in our train.
^During
should be
the recess
for congratulations,
the candidate
made acquainted
CLOSING.
31
OILOSI1TGK
W.
0. T.
Worthy
The
Financial Secretary,
?
what
W. F.
8.
receipts are
Worthy
Chief Templar.
W.
same?
C. T.
received the
W.
T.
W.
for
let
C. T.
Worthy
officers
are about
your presence and attention this evening us now listen to our parting counsel.
Brothers and Sisters, let us not forget the principles enjoined upon us by our Order. At our altar we have given our most
V. T.
W.
all
that can
and by
and
all
to banish intemperance.
We
ence of
all,
shall
next meeting.
32
RITUAL.
W.
C. T.
We
must now
separate, to mingle
again in the pursuits and temptations of life. In your respective callings, shun the way of
evil doers,
We
will
now
CLOSING ODES.
1.
Am
Sicilian
Hymn.
On
That may
Save from
From
its
fountain
may we
flee
When
assailed
Am
Cheney.
Great God! hear thou our prayer to-night, The foes of Temperance may we brave;
Guide
ali
Our
fellow
men from
ruin save.
3.
Am
Ward.
May friendship's chain be ever bright, And charity and love increase May Providence protect the right,
;
CLOSING.
33
give attention to
W.
C. T.
You
will
now
The Chaplain
will
PRAYER.
Our Father who
Thee
and
for
art in
Heaven, we thank
whatever good
abled to accomplish.
whatever in our present intercourse may have been displeasing to Thee, in thought, word or
deed.
and keep us and all our loved ones there ever under the shadow of Thy wing. Guide us by
Thy
counsels while
we
live,
and
finally receive
us into that temple not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For thine is the kingdom,
Amen.
W.
C. T.
The meeting
is
now
closed.
34
RITUAL.
is the
T.~)
G. W. C.
T., (or,
When
the
Lodge
ready for installation, the G. W. C. T. will quietly appoint a G. W. S. and a G. W. M., and retire to the
ante-room.']
W.
C. T.
is
in
You waiting in our ante-room to install them. and introduce with such will now retire him,
representatives of the
officers
of the
Grand
W. M.
retires
and
introduces the
officers.']
W. M.
I have the
honor and pleasure of presenting to you the Grand Worthy Chief Templar, who is here for
the purpose of installing the officers of this
Lodge.
He
him
these Brothers
INSTALLATION.
35
(atid Sisters),
whom
public installations^
W.
C. T,
It
is
Our
installed.
It will be our
you
in
may
Gr.
require.
W.
It
is
You
will
now
[The W.
duct the
C. T., the
C. T.
and W.
S.
now
step
forward and
the
con-
officers to seats.
The W.
S.,
C. T. takes the
G. W.
W. S. the G. W.
and
W. M. the G.
W. M. each
The W.
.*
C. T.
C. T.,
who says
G.
as
W.
C. T.
of this Lodge.
There
am
36
RITUAL.
know
that you have complied with them, I will ask the usual questions
:
G.
W.
C. T.
Have
W.
G.
C. T.
They have.
the Quarterly Returns out, and, with the per centage,
?
W.
C. T.
Have
been made
W.
G.
C. T.
They have.
It
is
with pleasure that we receive your report, and, with the same feeling, I will proceed with the installation, as soon as
W.
C. T.
names of the appointed officers are reThe ported to the Grand Worthy Secretary.
the
labors of your office are ended, yet your ex-
perience prepares
ness,
you
for
still
further useful-
your
seat
You
will therefore
take your
say among the members" ) Chief Templar of this Lodge Worthy for the ensuing term.
(if re-elected,
"
as Past
INSTALLATION.
\_A full list
to Jill in the
37
of the officers elect, with blank spaces ready names of the appointed officers, should be
S.,
made by
:
the
shown in
diagram
G.
W.
O. G.
*
G.
w. c. *
T.
L. H. 8.
8.
W.
I.
* *
*
8.
R. H.
C. T.
W.
D. H.
* W.
* W. V. * W. CHAP. *
.,
W. M. * W. T. W. P.
T.
* W. A.
S.
the
of
the officers."]
a.
W.
T.
(Rising.)
My
Brothers and
Sisters,
of this Lodge for the ensuing quarter. It is no common mark of favor which has thus been
bestowed upon you. I feel confident that it has been worthily bestowed, and that diligence
in the discharge
your duties, together with courteous demeanor, will raise you still
of
all
higher in the estimation of your associates. In rising to the position of Officers of this
but
if
you
rise
38
RITUAL.
will
in the discharge of
better.
your
duties,
you
:
do
Am
Whatever
we may
we
fill
Our
plighted duties
shall
still
;
And evermore, through good and By one another stand "Whatever station we may fill
In this exalted band.
Cr.
ill,
W.
C. T.
The
Officers will
now assume
the
Good Templar
OBLIGATION.
You, and each of you, do solemnly promise,
will faithfully
you
with the laws, rules and usages of the Order, the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand
Lodge, and of this Lodge.
Officers respond.
We
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Brothers and Sisters, you have just heard the Obligation taken voluntarily by
G.
C. T.
W.
your
Officers.
Members
respond.
We
are witnesses.
are addressed."]
G.
W.
C.
T.
duties
require
you
Lodge
see to
admitted, and that our Opening, Initiatory and Our Closing ceremonies are not disturbed.
will clothe to
you
in re-
Worthy Marshal and Worthy Deputy Marshal, you will see that all who enter
a.
0. T.
W.
here without passing the Guards are qualified to remain ; you will have charge of the Regalia
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RITUAL.
conduct candidates at
visitors.
their initiation,
and introduce
Follow
our Grand
will conduct
you
to your places in the Lodge, and clothe you with your regalia.
G.
W.
C. T.
Worthy
Worthy
any of
its
members, or to yourselves.
all
The
Worthy
Worthy
Treasurer, and the Worthy Treasurer will keep the same subject to the order of the Lodge.
You
your stations by our Grand Worthy Marshal, and enter upon the discharge of your duties. Let your fidelity
be apparent, and a good conscience your reward.
G. W. C. T. Worthy Secretary and Worthy Assistant Secretary, the Records of this Lodge
are
will
now be conducted
to
your keeping, and upon the precision, punctuality and ability of the Worthy Secretary, the prosperity and
now about
to be placed in
in
a great
measure
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41
depend.
post.
the
conduct the
You have
accepted an arduous place, but we feel confident that you have taken it with a determination to
perform
its
duties faithfully.
will merit
Lodge and of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Worthy Marshal will now conduct you to your place, by the side of the Grand Worthy Secretary,
and clothe you with
G. W. C. T.
regalia.
Worthy
Chaplain,
it
is
your
bless-
and
Endeavor
may
be beneficial to the
mem-
will
now conduct
you
to
G.
W.
C.
T.
have,
In the
to
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retiring Pass-word,
Be
faithful,
discharge your
duties, so will
appreciated
by the Lodge.
Marshal will now conduct you to your place, and clothe you in the regalia of your office.
Worthy Right and Left Hand Supporters, your stations are indicated by the names of your office. You will support your
G. W. C. T.
Chief,
and
assist
him as he
shall
from time to
time direct.
and you will consider it a mark of the esteem and confidence the Lodge reposes in you. Let
it
Your
the
of their confidence, and to grow in their esteem. duties are high and arduous. You are
presiding
and
Worthy Grand
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of this
Lodge, your
Lodge.
It
is
commence
at
fidelity
depend.
Be prompt,
fearless
and impartial
in
your acts; courteous and kind in your intercourse with the Lodge, and you will have the
assistance of all the
affairs, to
members
profit
in conducting its
your mutual
and
satisfaction.
Grand Worthy Marshal, you will now clothe the Supporters with regalia, and conduct them,
with the Worthy Chief Templar, to their places.
and
profit to the
your keeping the Charter of the Lodge, which we all expect you will cherish and defend. I
also present
Constitution and
These will guide you By-Laws in conducting the ceremonies of our Order, and the admission of new members. And, lastly,
of this Lodge.
I present
by
this
you
will
44
control the
will call
RITUAL.
* *
to
will call
up the
* *
members,
will call
* * * seats
them
again, and
will
up the officers.
You
now
enter
duties.
and Members, your Chief has been fully invested with his I now wish to remind you that he authority.
a.
C. T.
W.
Worthy
Officers
alone cannot
make
this
a successful, growing
desires
and
profitable Lodge.
He
in
and expects
your assistance
fare.
Act together
good words and works, remembering the object for which our noble Order was instituted, and its
cardinal principles, as symbolized in our
strive
emblem
and found
in our
Charity." report from you, and the community that you I return you the thanks will do a good work.
of the Grand Lodge and
motto
my own
in a condition to continue
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45
you
increased prosperity.
The morning
light is breaking."
Nor
From
victory to victory
shall
Our army
be
led,
vanquished
And
all
for
Temperance,
;
And
Forth to
mighty
conflict
now
*
Lodge,
No.
authorized to enter upon and discharge their several duties for the term ending * * * 1st, 18 * * , and until their successors are elected
and
installed.
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RITUAL.
Officer instituting a new Lodge will satisfy himself, prior performance of 1m duties, that application has been made, in due form, for a Charter ; that the G. W. 8. is in possession
to the
The
On the nvjTit appointed for Institution, the G W. C. T or his Deputy, shall take the Chair ; and, so far as may be in his power, sliaU appoint Members of the Order, in good standing, as acting
,
Grand
Officers.
present to assist him, he shall waive apjpointments pro after the applicants shall haw been duly initiated.
tern.,
until
The Grand Officer Witt then proceed with the Initiation Ceremony, as provided in the Ritual, with this difference only, that in cases where there are no members of the order present, as assistants, he will confer the Obligation of the Order, in due form,
himself,
and shall explain the several Charges of the Officers acting in connection with the Initiatory Work, so tJiat the members of the newly instituted Lodge shall be enabled to proceed correctly in att
1
future Initiations.
may proceed without conferring the Degrees ; but it shall be his duty to confer the Degrees within three months, so that after tJie first quarter (lie Officers, as far as
with the election
The
Officers,
He may,
Grand
and
see that it is
Officer wiU examine the Charter of the duly filled out with the names of the mem-
signatures.
up
the Lodge,
follows:
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:
G.
W.
C. T.
Having
complied with
demand,
it is
my
the members of *
Lodge
our Temperance Fraternity. It is your prerogative, if you are but faithful and energetic,
upon the community which you dwell to reform the inebriate, to assuage the woes and afflictions entailed upon
'
in
Let your efforts ever be in harmony and unison, and your counsels together be tempered with reason, moderation, and the
of callings.
And, above
all, let
ask that the example of this Lodge, and of the members thereof, shall ever be calculated
to
me
advance
its
common
cause.
salvation
of an Institution or a Society depends more upon the example and practice of its members,
its
professions.
;
good
live to
improve all the higher and better faculties of man's nature and, with the blessings of Provi;
dence,
you
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a part of the great
RITUAL.
world.
authority of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars,
I hereby declare *
*
And now, by
Lodge, No.
the Grand Lodge, to be fully entitled to the rights and privileges of Lodges of our Order.
At
the close
of
this
may
be
Lodge inform.
FUNERAL CEREMONY.
This Ceremony will be found in Chase's Digest, page 147.
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