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Rh The color appropriate to this degree is white; a symbol of Light, Purity and Joy and should teach us that a pure and upright life is above the tongue of reproach. The crown and scepter united is an emblem of royalty and power.

Sister Conductress, you will present this sister at the fourth point of the Star for further instruction.

The candidate is conducted around Esther's chair, leaving the chair to the right, across the Star, leaving the Altar to the left, around Adah's chair to Martha for instruction. During the march there should be vocal or instrumental music, or the Worthy Patron may recite the following:

W. P. "And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favor in his sight; and the king held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the scepter."

"Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, Queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom."

Martha rises and takes her position at the left of her chair.

Martha. Sister Conductress.

Cond. I present this sister to be instructed in the sublime virtue of a