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Subordinate Chapters. In the center of the Chapter, room there must be an Altar, standing upon the center of a Five-pointed Star having the five colors of the Order, with the white point towards the West. Upon the Altar shall be an open Bible.

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, Sheaf and 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.

The chairs for the Star Officers may either face the East or be partially turned toward the Altar.

One blow of the gavel calls the Chapter to order, seats it when standing and completes its closing; two blows calls up the Officers; and three blows calls up the Chapter,

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