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councils, forms for our conduct while there, means of mutual protection,
and methods for giving notices to members.

At the outer door you will---------. When the wicket is opened,

you will pronounce the---------in a whisper. The outside sentinel will

reply---------, when you will give the term pass-word, and be admitted

to the ante-room. You will then proceed to the inner door, and give

---------. When the wicket is opened give your name, the number and

location of your council, the explanation of the term pass, and the
degree pass-word.

If these be found correct, you will be admitted; if not, your name
will be reported to the Vice President, and must be properly vouched
for before you can, gain admission to the council. You will then pro-
ceed to the centre of the room, and address the------with the counter-
sign, which is performed thus, ---------. When this salutation is recog-
nized you will quietly take your seat. This sign is peculiar to this de-
gree, and is never to be used outside of the council room, nor during the

conferring of this degree. When retiring you will address the---------

in the same manner, and also give the degree pass-word to the inside
sentinel.

The "term pass-word" is---------

[The pass-word and explanation is to be established in the State
Council for its respective subordinates.]

The " explanation" of the "term pass-word" to be used in the in-
nor door is---------.

The " degree pass-word" is---------

The " traveling pass-word" is---------.

[This word is changed annually by the President of the National
Council of the United States, and is to be given and used only when the
brother is traveling beyond the jurisdiction of his own State, district or
territory. It and all other pass-words must be communicated in a
whisper, and no brother is entitled to communicate them to another
without authority from the presiding officer.]

            The '' sign of recognition " is---------.

The " answer" is given by---------.

The "grip" is given by---------. The person challenging shall

---------. The answer will be made by ---------; when the following

conversation ensued—the challenging party first saying---------. The

answer ---------. Then the response ---------, followed by the re-
joinder ---------.

Public notice for meeting is given by means of-------------.

[In cities, the---------of the---------whore the meeting is to be held

will be written legibly upon the notice; and upon election day said
---------will denote---------where your presence is needed. This no-
tice will never be passed, but will be---------or thrown upon the side-
walk, with a---------in the centre.] If information is wanted of the ob-

ject of the gathering, or of the place, &c, the inquirer will ask of an
undoubted brother---------?

The brother will give the information if possessed of it. If not, it will
be your and his duty to continue the inquiry, and thus disseminate the
;                      call throughout the brotherhood.

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