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Rh of the wives, daughters, mothers, widows and sisters of Master Masons.

Here they may share with the Masonic brother in promulgating the principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.

Here we may aid, comfort and protect each other in our journey through the labyrinth of human life, and by cheerful companionship and social enjoyments, lighten the burdens of active duty.

By means of secret signs and other work of the Order, we are able to make ourselves known to each other wherever we may meet.

We are governed by the laws and regulations of the Grand Chapter and by a code of By-Laws framed by ourselves. These we are bound to obey so long as we remain members of the Order, and in this obedience we shall expect you to share.

Addressing the Worthy Patron, the Worthy Matron says:

Worthy Patron, it is with pleasure that I introduce to you this candidate, who is prepared to assume the Obligation of the Order.