172 MARYLAND MANUAL.

execute the commands of the House from time to time, to-
gether with all such process, issued by authority thereof, as-
shall be directed by the Speaker.

The symbol of his office (the Mace) shall be borne by him
when in the execution of his office.

THE COMMITTEE CLERKS

Shall copy all manuscripts handed them by the Chief Clerk
in such manner as he shall direct, and return the original copy
to him when completed.

THE PAGES

Shall, each morning, lay upon the desks of the several mem-
bers a copy of the printed Journal, and all other printed
matter ordered by the House.

Shall wait upon the members in any matter directly con-
nected with the House.

THE DOORKEEPERS

Shall close the doors leading into the Hall so soon as the
Chaplain commences prayer, and shall prevent conversation,
walking or any interruption whatever outside the Bar of the
House during religious services.

Shall close and keep closed, both doors of the Bar of the
House, and take and keep position directly thereat, allowing no
person to pass unless in strict conformity to the Fifth Rule, viz:

"No person shall be admitted within the Bar of the House
but members of the Executive and Judiciary Departments,
members jf the Senate, ex-Governors, former members of the
Legislature, and such other persons as may be invited by the
Speaker."

Shall prevent the abuse of property in the lobbies.

Shall keep the aisles outside the Bar of the House clear,
so that ingress and egress of members shall not be interrupted.

Shall give full attention to the comfort and seating in the
lobbies of all visitors.

THE POSTMASTER

Shall, on the arrival of the mails, promptly deliver to the
members all mail matter addressed to them, and shall collect
from their desks all matter prepared for mailing.