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Rh door of the Chapter-room. The Associate Conductress gives five raps upon the door, ** ** *

Cond. Worthy Patron, there is an alarm at the door of the preparation room.

W. P. Sister Conductress, you will ascertain the cause of the alarm. The Conductress goes to the door, answers the alarm, ** ** * * and opening the door, says:

Cond. Who knocks at the door of our Chapter? A. C. The Associate Conductress with a candidate, who desires to be initiated into our Order.

Cond. Is she properly prepared?

A.C. She is.

Cond. My friend, you will wait until further orders are received from the Worthy Patron.

The Conductress closes the door and advancing to a position in front of the Associate Matron, facing the East, says:

Cond. Worthy Patron, the alarm was caused by the Associate Conductress with a candidate, who desires to receive the degrees of our Order.