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Rh A. M. The ballot is clear, (or not clear,) Worthy Matron.

After the Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron have inspected the ballot, and no black balls appear, the W. M. will say:

W. M. The ballot being clear in the East, I have the pleasure to inform you that you have elected to receive the degrees, (or become a member,) in this Chapter.

If the ballot is not clear, but so nearly so that the results may have been from mistake, a second and final ballot may be ordered. If the final ballot is dark, the W. M. will say:

W. M. The ballot not being clear, I have to announce that the petition of  is rejected.

Membership can only be forfeited by dimission, suspension or expulsion from a Chapter, excepting that the suspension or expulsion of a brother from a Masonic Lodge, deprives him of all the rights of membership in this Order until reinstated by the Masonic body.

The officers shall wear during Chapter sessions the badge of office belonging to their respective offices. The badge shall consist of the appropriate Jewel made of gold or gilded metal and