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Knights and Daughters of Tabor
Revised Taborian Constitutions of the Several Departments
BY THE
Rev. FRANK WILSON
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KANSAS CITY, MO.
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Copyrighted, 1906, by Rev. Frank Wilson, Kansas City, Kansas.
Copyright purchased by Kansas and Nebraska Grand Temple and Tabernacle.
Copyrighted, 1921, by A. M. Harrold, Omaha, Nebraska.
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REV. FRANK WILSON, Late C. G. M., Twenty-nine Years.
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PREFACE.
The intent and object of the founder of the International Order of Twelve of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor was to form an organization, composed of men and women, including children, into a united, solid compact, making it a secret bene- ficial Order, uniting the members together by obliga- tion and laws, binding them by secret ties, forming a chain that links them into one body — a unit in movement and action — for the interest and good of all worthy members.
The benefits of the Order are broad and com- prehensive; namely: to protect each other in danger; to give the best care to sick members; to relieve and aid members in distress; to help and aid the widows and orphans of members; to provide a home for the care of our old and decrepit members, where they can have the comforts provided for them to make life pleasant; to provide manual training schools for the orphan children of Knights and Daughters, where they can be educated and taught trades or professions ; to help each other in business.
Remember, that the Taborian Order is a unit.
UNITY OF THE TABORIAN ORDER.
In all well-regulated governments there must be a central power. In the United States of North America there is a central or general power. Around and sustaining this central government is a galaxy of States. These States have their county, municipal and township laws. All work together with perfect unanimity, forming one strong government, under which all citizens feel secure in their rights and privileges.
The International Order of Twelve has a form for its government that secures to its members ev- ery right and privilege that the Taborian laws give to them. The International Grand Temple and Tabernacle is their general or central government. The Grand Temples and Tabernacles are the State governments. The Temples of the Knights of Tabor, Tabernacles of the Daughters of Tabor, Palatiums of Royal Medians, and Tents of Maids and Pages are its county, municipal and township organizations, all uniting and forming one compact and solid govern- ment under its laws, giving to each and every member equal and exact privileges in all parts of the Taborian jurisdiction.
International Order of Twelve.
Constitution and Rules and Regulations of
Subordinate Temples of the Uniform
Rank of Tabor and Taborian
Division.
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International Order of Twelve.
CONSTITUTION
OF
SUBORDINATE TEMPLES
OF THE
UNIFORM RANK OF TABOR
ARTICLE I.
NAME.
Section 1. — This organization shall be known by
name as the No , of , State of .... ,
of the Uniform Rank Knights of Tabor, and Taborian Division.
ARTICLE II.
OFFICERS.
Section 1. — The officers shall be :
1. A Chief Mentor CM.
2. A Vice-Mentor V.-M.
3. A Chief Scribe C. S.
4. An Assistant Scribe A. S .
5. A Chief Treasurer C. T.
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6. A Chief Orator CO.
7. A Chief Drill-Master C. D.-M .
8. A Chief Color-Bearer C. C.-B .
9. A Chief Guard C. G.
10. A Chief Guard C. G.
11. A Chief Guard C. G.
12. A Chief Sentinel C. St.
Sec. 2. — All of the officers shall be elected an- nually at the regular meeting in the month of
and installed on or before the second
Tuesday in the month of of each year.
ARTICLE III.
DUTIES OF OFFICERS.
Section 1. — It shall be the duty of the Chief Mentor to preside at all sessions of the Temple. He shall call special sessions whenever he deems it neces- sary. He shall decide all questions of law, order or rules. The Temple, whenever in session, shall be un- der his supervision, and he shall cause the business to be done by the rules. He shall decide the time for closing, without a motion. He shall perform all other duties belonging to his office, as per Constitution and General Laws.
\ ICE-MENTOR.
Sec. 2.— The V.-M. shall fill the duties of the CM. when he is absent, and in his presence assist in the several duties of the office. Should both C. M. and V.-M. be absent, the Temple can not open or do 'any legal business — one of these officers must be ^present.
CHIEF SCRIBE.
Sec. 3. — The Chief Scribe shall keep the books of the Temple — the records and the roll of members.
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He shall keep a regular account with each member, and collect all dues, fines and other moneys belonging to the Temple and pay them into the treasury. He shall record the doings of each session plainly and neatly, and report to the Temple, when called on, the condition of the treasury. He shall make a quar- terly report to the Temple at the regular session in the last month of each quarter. He shall draw all orders for money on the treasury, and see that they are signed by the CM., and countersigned by himself. He shall send a full quarterly report to the C. G. M. See blank report in the Manual. He shall give bonds, the amount to be agreed in a reg- ular session of the Temple. When his successor is elected and qualified, he shall turn over to him all books and papers that are in his office belonging to the Temple.
CHIEF TREASURER.
Sec. 5. — The Chief Treasurer shall receive all the money and valuables belonging to the Temple, and pay all orders when drawn properly. He shall keep a correct account of all moneys received and paid out. He shall report, when called on by the C. M., the con- dition of the treasury. He shall make a quarterly re- port at the regular meeting in each quarter. He shall give a bond, to secure the money of the Temple, to the C. M., C. O. and C. D.-M., for the faithful application of the Temple's money, per Constitution — the amount of the bond to be agreed on at a regular session of the Temple. He shall give to his successor a written statement of the condition of the treasury. He shall, when his successor is qualified, turn over to him all books, cash, papers and other property that are in his possession.
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CHIEF ORATOR.
Sec. 6. — The Chief Orator shall conduct the de- votional exercises of the Temple, and visit and give consolation to the sick members. He shall attend the funeral exercises of Sir Knights and Daughters.
CHIEF DRILL-MASTER.
Sec. 7.— It shall be the duty of the C. D.-M. to teach the members the march and drill. He shall teach the sword exercise, and assist in giving the degrees. He shall attend the inner door of the Tem- ple, and shall be Marshal on all public occasions. He must be familiar with the Taborian drill. See Manual.
CHIEF COLOR-BEARER.
Sec. 8.— It shall be the duty of the C. C.-B. to carry the banner of the Order, and keep it in his possession, and to preserve and keep it ready for use.
CHIEF GUARDS.
Sec. 9. — The Chief Guards shall assist the C. M. in giving the degrees, and in preserving order during the hours of business.
CHIEF SENTINEL.
Sec. 10. — It shall be the duty of the Chief Sen- tinel to guard the outside door of the Temple, under the order of the C. M. He shall prepare and keep the Temple in proper order for the sessions. He shall receive such compensation for his services as may be awarded by the Temple.
BOARD OF ATTENDANTS.
Sec. 11. — This Board shall consist of three mem- bers, who shall be appointed by the C. M. on the
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night of the installation. It shall be the duty of the Board to have oversight of all the members of the Temple, and report to the CM. when a member is sick, and what attendance the member needs. He shall furnish the Board with a doctor's certificate, stating the nature of his sickness. This Board shall draw and pay the sick dues; they shall notify, by order of the C. M., members who are detailed to sit up with sick members. This Board shall arrange and prepare the funeral of a deceased Knight.
Sec. 12. — This Board shall have the oversight of Sir Knights' widows and orphans, and report their condition to the Temple at every regular meeting.
Sec. 13. — This Board shall keep a book and rec- ord of their doings, and it shall be their duty to report to the Temple, at the regular monthly sessions, what they have done during the month. This Board is a very important one, and none but the most care- ful and steady Knights should be on the Board of Attendants. The care of the sick members is the first duty of a Taborian Knight.
BOARD OF JUDGES.
Sec. 14. — This Board shall consist of five mem- bers, who shall be appointed by the C. M. on the night he is installed. To the Board shall be referred all matters of difference between members, and all trials of members, for any offense whatever.
Sec. 15. — The Board shall hold regular sessions, and shall have the power to summon witnesses, and the plaintiff and defendant, and carefully hear all sides, make up their decision, and report to the Tem- ple through their Secretary. The Temple shall enforce their recommendation, and their action shall be final when approved by the Temple.
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Sec. 16. — This Board shall audit the accounts of the C. S. and C. T., and report to the Temple at the regular sessions in the month for electing officers.
Sec. 17. — This Board shall have a book, and keep a record of their doings. The Secretary of the Board shall read their report at every regular session.
Sec. 18. — The members of this Board are required to be fully instructed in the Taborian laws.
ARTICLE IV.
MEMBEESHIF.
Section 1. — Any man of moral habits and sound health, respected in the community in which he lives, and a believer in God, age not less than eighteen years nor more than fifty-five years, may apply for membership by petition.
Sec. 2. — Any member can receive and bring a petition to the Temple. A petition must be accom- panied with a fee, and state the age and residence of the petitioner, and a physician's certificate showing that he is sound and healthy.
BALLOT.
Sec. 3. — Petitions for membership must be read at a stated session. If the petitioner is well known, the ballot can be held at that session; if he is not, the Chief Mentor shall appoint a special committee to report on his qualification at the next stated session.
Sec. 4. — The ballot must be by black and white balls. If four or more black balls appear in the ballot- box, the candidate is rejected. He can apply again after three months. One member is not to know how the other votes.
Sec. 5. — The ballot-box must have two apart- ments, with a substantial cover, and with a hole in the cover, for secret ballot.
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ARTICLE V.
THE SESSIONS.
Section 1. — There shall be one stated or regular session of the Temple in each month; the time shall be fixed in the By-Laws of the Temple. Nothing but the monthly business can be done at a stated ses- sion, and the Temple must be opened in the Fourth Degree.
Sec. 2. — The C. M. can call a special session at any time, for the giving of degrees, lectures, drills, trials, or any matter other than the monthly business.
Sec. 3. — All sessions must be opened at the hour named in the By-Laws. Officers and members are required to be present within thirty minutes after the Temple is opened, or pay such fines as are assessed by the By-Laws. The C. M. or V.-M. and charter must be present in the hall or place where the session is held, or no legal business can be done.
ARTICLE VI.
FEES AND DUES.
Section 1. — The fee for giving the degrees shall be named in the Temple's By-Laws. Members from other Temples, wishing to enroll their names and become members, shall pay $1.00. See Transfer in Manual.
Sec. 2. — The C. S. shall collect from the new mem- ber, before his name is enrolled, $1.00 for enrolling.
Sec. 3. — The Chief Mentor shall have power to tax the members, in equal proportion, to raise any needed amount of money for the Temple's treasury.
Sec. 4. — The monthly dues must be named in the_ Temple's By-Laws.
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Sec. 5. — At the next stated session after the death and burial of a member, every member shall pay $1.00 into the treasury of the Temple.
ARTICLE VII .
BENEFITS.
Section 1. — Every member who has received the Fourth Degree, and has been a member four months, shall be a beneficial member, entitled to receive, when sick so as to be prevented from attending to his usual business, weekly benefits as prescribed by the By-Laws of the Temple.
Sec. 2. — A sick member who is out of the juris- diction can receive his weekly benefits by sending his application to the C. S., with a certificate from the attending physician, stating the time he has been in attendance, and the nature of the disease, with such other proof as may be required by the Temple.
Sec. 3. — A Sir Knight being sick in the juris- diction of another Temple, can apply to that Temple for the weekly benefit, and receive it, provided he can furnish acceptable proof that he is in good standing at home. The traveling certificate and monthly card are the proof required. The Temple that pays the sojourner's benefit must give notice to the Temple to which the sojourner belongs, and draw from that Temple the amount disbursed for its member.
Sec. 4. — Not more than four weeks' benefit shall be paid on application (as per Sec. 2 and 3) at one time; that is, if the member is sick a longer time than four weeks, warrants for money must be sent to his Temple every four weeks.
Sec. 5. — On the death of a member the Temple shall bury him (unless his family object), in a re-
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spectable manner, worthy of the Order of Knighthood. The Temple shall not go to any extravagant expenses at a funeral. For Funeral Instruction, see Manual. The Daughters do not take any part in the ceremonies of a Knight's funeral. The H. P. and Past H. P. are seated with their members, and not on the platform or around the altar.
Sec. 6. — Should the family of the deceased Knight object to the Temple having full control of the funeral, their objection relieves the Temple from all payment of the expenses of the funeral.
Sec. 7. — If the Knight is a member of other se- cret orders, if they assist at the funeral, they must pay their part of the funeral expenses.
Sec. 8. — If the deceased Knight is a Palatine Guard, the Guards must perform their part of the ceremony. See Manual for instruction.
Sec. 9. — The funeral ceremony of both the Rank and Guards can be at the church in full, if they do not desire to have a part of it at the grave, or the Rank can have their full ceremony in the church, and the Guards their full ceremony at the grave, or they can divide, as the Manual instructs.
Sec. 10. — When a member dies outside of his jurisdiction, the nearest Temple shall attend to all the burial arrangements, and draw on his Temple for the expenses; or, should the Temple to which the deceased member belonged desire his remains to be sent home, the Temple in whose jurisdiction he dies shall attend to the request, and draw on his Temple for the expenses.
Sec. 11. — On the death of a Sir Knight, who has been a member of the Temple, in good standing, for the time fixed by this Constitution, and who is not in arrears for dues or fines at the time of his decease,
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his widow shall receive the endowment that is paid by the Grand Temple and Tabernacle.
ARTICLE VIII.
THE TEMPLE.
Section 1. — The place where the Temple holds its sessions must be secure from prying eyes, and where the business will not be exposed.
Sec. 2. — The Temple is required to have a seal, with the name and number. The impress of the seal must be placed on all official papers.
Sec. 3. — The Temple can make its own By- Laws; these shall have the force of By-Laws, when not in conflict with the Constitution and General Laws.
Sec. 4. — The Temple can try, and suspend or ex- pel its members for any offense against the constitu- tional laws or regulations, or for any criminal offense against the common law.
Sec. 5. — No Temple shall make public display (except on the 12th day of August, and the annual sermon, or on funeral occasions), without obtaining a dispensation from the C. G. M.
Sec. 6. — Any Temple that causes to be printed any of the work of the Temple shall, on proof of the same, forfeit its charter.
Sec. 7. — A Temple can not try its C. M. or P. C. M. for any offenss; he can only be tried by the Grand Temple and Tabernacle, or by a committee of three Present or Past Chief Mentors appointed by the C. G. M. from different Temples, or by Grand Deputies.
Sec. 8. — The Temple must be furnished neat and plain, and with all the necessary appliances for con- ducting the work properly. See Manual.
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ARTICLE IX.
DUTIES OF MEMBERS.
Section 1. — It shall be the duty of every member to be present and assist in the business of every session of the Temple.
Sec. 2. — A member must attend in regular order to the comfort and needs of a sick Sir Knight, when notified by the Presiding Officer.
Sec. 3. — Members are required to be true to the interests of the Temple, and cultivate a friendly feel- ing toward Sir Knights, live in peace and harmony, and protect the interest and good name of every member.
Sec. 4. — That the business and expenses of the Temple may be kept in good condition, and be a benefit to all the members, it is the imperative duty of every member to pay his dues and assessments punctually and regularly.
Sec. 5. — It is the duty of a Sir Knight, when about to go on a journey, to take a traveling certificate and monthly card, as evidence of his good standing. See Certificate in the Manual.
Sec. 6. — It is the duty of every member to aid and support the officers in doing their duty; be a prop and stay in everything for the benefit and good name of the Temple.
Sec. 7. — It is the duty of every member to de- fend and protect the good name of the Order, and the good name of Knights and their families.
ARTICLE X.
BENEFITS AND RIGHTS.
First. — Every Knight shall have the right to visit and meet in his own Temple, and any other Temple or Tabernacle.
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Second. — He shall have the right to participate and take part in any public display of his own Temple, or any other Temple or Tabernacle.
Third. — It is the right of a Knight to receive, when sick, so as to prevent him from following his usual business, the weekly benefit, and the attendance of the Brother Knights; and when poor and needy, to receive aid and comfort from any Brother Knight.
Fourth. — It is his right to travel with a certificate, which is evidence of his good standing.
Fifth. — It is his right to receive an honorable interment by the members of his own Temple.
Sixth. — The above rights and benefits are only given to Sir Knights who are in good standing.
ARTICLE XI.
FORFEITURE OF BENEFITS AND RIGHTS.
Section 1. — When a member is three months in arrears for dues, or fails to pay his fines or taxes within thirty days after notice is given in the hall, the C. S. shall announce the name of the member at any stated session, stating the amount due. If the said member (or members) fails to pay within thirty days after notice, he shall stand suspended until all dues, fines and taxes are paid.
Sec. 2. — Any member who is suspended forfeits his right to all the benefits of the Temple until he is restored.
Sec. 3. — A member who is expelled is dead to all the rights and benefits of the Temple, and forfeits every right belonging to a Knight. The only way he can be restored is — at a stated session — by a reso- lution, adopted by all the members of the Temple. If he is expelled a second time, he can not be restored. When a Past or Present C. M. is expelled he can not
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be restored to membership, unless it is clearly proven that he was not guilty of the offense for which he was expelled.
ARTICLE XII.
CRIMES AND PENALTIES.
Section 1. — Members of the Temple may be tried for violation of the laws, regulations and rules of the Temple; for immoral conduct; improper lan- guage; criminal offenses against the laws of the Uni- ted States and the several States of the Union, as also for a violation of the laws of counties, townships, and the ordinances of cities and towns.
Sec. 2. — All trials shall be had before the Judges. After they have carefully heard all the testimony, they shall make their report (guilty or not guilty) to a stated session of the Temple; if approved by a majority vote of the Temple, the penalty shall be assessed by the C. M.; and the member must abide by the penalty. He can appeal to the Grand Temple and Tabernacle by giving notice. See Appeal in Manual.
Sec. 3. — All charges and complaints must be made in writing to the C. S., stating the nature of the charges, and giving the names of two or more witnesses. The C. S. shall read thern at a stated session, whereupon they are referred to the Judges by the CM. The C. S. is required to furnish, the accused with a copy of the charges and specifications, and notify him when and where to appear for trial.
Sec. 4. — If the accused refuses or neglects to appear for trial, after he is notified, without giving a reasonable excuse, he shall be declared guilty, and suffer the penalty.
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Sec. 5. — Should one or more of the Judges be the parties accused, the C. M. shall appoint others to fill their places pending the trial.
Sec. 6. — If the C. M. should in any manner usurp his power as executive officer, or commit crimes, or violate the laws, regulations or rules of the Or- der, the members shall meet and make a written complaint to the C. G. M. The complaint must be signed by a majority of the members. Upon such complaint being made, it shall be the duty of the C. G. M. to call three C. M.s or P. C. M.s of three different Temples, or three Grand Deputies, to pro- ceed to investigate the case; and if they find the party guilty of any offense likely to injure the good name of the Temple, they shall suspend him until the session of the Grand Temple and- Tabernacle, or they report to the C. G. M. that he is not guilty. In all cases they shall give notice of their action to the C, G. M.
Sec. 7. — It is not the intention of the founder of the Order, in giving a code of laws, to compel the Sir Knights to perform their plain duty ; that is fully elucidated in their obligation, constitutions, regula- tions and rules. A Sir Knight who will not do his sworn duty is not fit to remain a member of the Temple. Bear with him two or three times. If he is contentious, quarrelsome, creating confusion, will not attend regularly to the sessions, lets his dues and assessments become in arrears, is always finding fault, and is not a gentleman in deportment, conversation and manners, expel him, and warn all other Temples. Be sure to receive him no more. .
Sec. 8. — Laws are not made to discipline good and true Knights, who always do their whole duty; but they are made for that class of men who some- times get into good orders, and have not the principles
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that make a man a gentleman, hence they can not but show their inward roughness and rowdyism. It is best to get that class of men out of the Temple as quickly as possible.
ARTICLE XIII.
FUNERALS.
Section 1. — It is the duty of every Sir Knight to attend and assist at the funerals of Sir Knights.
Sec. 2. — The regulation dress, the regalia, sword, helmet, gloves and gauntlets are to be worn at a Sir Knight's funeral (see Manual), or wear the Taborian Division Regalia.
Sec. 3. — At a Daughter's funeral the regulation dress, with badges, cap and brown gloves, is to be worn.
Sec. 4. — The regulation dress shall consist of black coat, black pants, and black boots or shoes; the coat to be buttoned up in front.
ARTICLE XIV.
THE DEGREES.
Section 1. — The degrees shall be known by title: First— The Title. Second— The Lock. Third— The Key Knight,. Fourth— The Uniform Rank. The Knights receive the Daughters' degrees in addition to their regular degrees. The Daughters' degrees are given to the Knights in their Temple by instruction in the signs, tokens and words, just as soon as the Fourth or Uniform Rank is given. The C. M. is required to impart the Daughters' degrees to the Knight.
Sec. 2.- — A chartered Temple is required to give the candidate the degrees of the Temple, in the form found in the ritual, and no other way.
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RULES OF ORDER.
1. The Presiding Officer, at the proper hour, takes his "seat and gives one rap; the officers and members clothe in undress uniform (see Manual), or the Taborian Division Regalia, and take their respective seats. The Temple is then opened in proper order.
2. The regular business of the Temple shall be done without a motion, as it is prescribed in the rules of business.
3. During the reading of the minutes, commu- nications or other papers, silence shall be observed. After they are read, the minutes, if they are correct, stand approved; if there is a question as to their correctness, the member who questions their correct- ness shall state what is incorrect, and move that the correction be made.
4. Members and visitors must come to the hall cleanly dressed.
5. A member, when addressing the Temple, shall stand and address the C. M. as Sir Chief.
6. During the time that the Temple is open and doing business no refreshments shall be served, nor will the use of tobacco in any form be permitted.
7. The C. M. shall be responsible to the Grand Temple and Tabernacle for the manner in which he administers the laws of the Temple. See Manual. He shall decide all doubtful questions of Constitu- tion, regulations and order. His decisions shall be final, until reversed by the C. G. M., or the Grand Temple or Tabernacle.
8. A member shall not speak more than once on the same subject, until all who wish to speak have
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spoken; nor more than twice without permission from the C. M. No member shall speak longer than ten minutes.
For full Rules of Order, see Manual.
TABORIAN DIVISION.
Section 1. — Temples that do not desire to as- sume the full Uniform Rank are hereby authorized to form what is known as the Taborian Division. Their regalia shall be as follows : Regulation cap (see Manual); front letters, T. D. P. Baldric four inches wide; colors, black in the center and scarlet on each side, trimmed with half -inch silver lace. The CM. and P. C. M. are required to have their full Uniform Rank regalia. See Manual. All members wear light - colored yellow gloves. Each member carries a jav- elin, iron-pointed, length five feet, one and a half inches in diameter; color, scarlet. When opening or working in the Plateau, these javelins are used in- stead of swords.
Sec. 2. — When a new Temple is organized they form the Taborian Division, and are required to have their full regalia and badges within three months after being set to work.
Sec. 3. — A Temple can change from the Taborian Division at any time to the Uniform Rank, when the entire membership obtain their uniform outfit. See Manual or Ritual.
Sec. 4. — A Temple is authorized to receive and make ministers of the Gospel that are in charge of churches, or in the active work for the church, free of charge, and enroll them members of the Temple. If they pay dues and assessments, they shall receive all benefits, the same as other members. If they do not pay dues and assessments, they remain members, but do not receive benefits when sick or the Taborian
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burial, nor do their heirs receive any part of the Ta- borian Endowment. They enjoy all other privileges of the Order.
Sec. 5. — A Taborian clergyman's dress and re- galia shall be, for all occasions, a black suit and black hat and Taborian badge (see Manual), and brown gloves.
KULES OF BUSINESS.
1. Opening at the proper hour in the Fourth Degree. See Form of Opening in the Ritual. Just before the C. M. proclaims the Plateau open, all signs are given from the first degree to the last. Seven members shall be a quorum for all business of the Plateau, either for the Taborian Division or Rank.
2. Reading the proceedings of the last regular and intervening sessions, correcting and approval.
3. Report of the Board of Attendants read and acted on.
4. Report of the Board of Judges read and disposed of.
5. Reports of Special Committees read and acted on.
6. Receiving and reading petitions and transfers for membership.
7. Balloting on petitions and transfers. The C. M. announces the result.
8. Calling the roll, and collecting dues, fines and assessments, etc.
9. Unfinished business, to be attended to if there is any.
10. New business, motions and resolutions. Un- der this head all official notices are read and acted on, and the correspondence is read and disposed of.
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11. Quarterly reports of the C. S. and C. T- are made of the condition of the Temple, of the re- ceipts and disbursements for the quarter. This report is made at the stated sessions in March, June, Sep- tember and December, and sent to the C. G. M.
12. The C. M. lectures in the degrees, especially the Fourth Degree. He must cause the members to become familiar with all the signs and their meaning, and the tokens, and words. Any Knight who can repeat the Fourth Degree Lecture by heart can prove that he is a Taborian Knight at any time.
13. From work to rest; closing form. See Rit- ual, pages 69 to 70. All signs are given from last to first.
MANUAL.
The Manual of General Laws should be carefully read by all members of our Order. Any Knight who desires to acquaint himself concerning the laws and government of the International Order of Twelve should own the Manual and Taborian Constitution. They are not secret books, and may be read by any person. Get the Manual, and you will learn everything connected with our great Order.
Temples can fill out the blanks in this book that are vacant, the name and number of the Temple, and the months, etc.,. etc.
BALLOTING ON PETITION.
Every application for membership shall be bal- loted for separately, at a stated session. The ballot- box shall be placed on the altar, the C. S. calling the roll, and the members voting as their names are called. The ballots shall be white and black. Should four or more black balls appear in the box, the ap-
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plicant shall be declared by the C. M. rejected. If there is any doubt, and for fear that a mistake has been made, the vote may be had over. The C. M. examines the ballots, and announces the election or rejection.
ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP.
When an applicant has been elected, and fails to present himself for initiation or admission within three months after being notified (unless prevented by unavoidable reasons), he shall forfeit the amount that has been paid to the Temple. When an ap- plicant has been rejected, his money shall be returned to him, and he is permitted to petition again, at the expiration of three months, to the same Temple, or any other in the same city, or wherever the applicant resides.
MEN WHO CAN NOT BECOME MEMBERS.
Temples are prohibited from receiving and mak- ing members of men who are dealers in spirituous or malt liquors, saloon-keepers, bar-tenders, men who have served a time in prison, criminals, drunkards, men who have but one arm or leg. (A man to be received must have both arms and legs.)
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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW-Continued.
1. When a C. G. M. or P. C. G. M. visits the Temple, he must be received with the grand honors. (See Manual.)
2. When a Grand Officer visits the Temple, he must be received standing. (See Manual.)
3. All officers in open Temple shall be addressed by the titles of their respective offices, all members as Sir Knights; these titles only to be used in open Temple, or when on duty or parade.
4. When it is necessary to get the sense of the Temple on any question or resolution, it must be done by motion and seconded, and stated by the Presiding Officer, and decided by the voting sign.
5. When an officer is absent from a meeting of the Temple, the C. M. may appoint a member to fill that office pro tern.
6. When an office is made vacant by death, resignation, or for any other cause, the C. M. shall appoint a member to fulfill the duties until the next regular election.
7. The C. M. shall control the business of the Temple, and determine the time to close without a motion.
8. The regular business of the Temple shall be done according to the rules of business.
9. The C. M. is authorized to suspend a member when he will not come to order when he is requested to by the CM. The suspension will hold good until the next regular session, and then the case is referred to the Board of Judges, they meet and investigate the matter, and decide to report their decision to the same session. The Temple can adopt their de- cision or take further action in the case. The penalty
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for this offense is apology, fine, suspension, indefin- ite or definite; either one of the penalties can be adopted.
10. The C. M. is required to represent his Tem- ple in the Grand Session. If it is impossible for him to attend, the V.-M. must meet the Grand Session. If neither are present, the Temple is not represented. Proxies are not permitted in any Grand Session. The C. M. or V.-M. is required to wear the full Uniform Rank Regalia at the Grand Session, provided he is not a clergyman; if he is, he wears the Minister's outfit.
11. Quarterly Pass (see Manual). C. M.s are required to enforce this law. Read it carefully.
12. Regular Sessions (see Manual). This is the general law, and C. G. M.s must enforce it.
13. Installing Ceremony of the Temple Officers (see Manual). This is the general law. Read it carefully.
14. Burial Service (see Manual). This is the general law. Read it carefully.
15. Annual Sermon (see Manual). This is the general law, and must be obeyed; there is no power that can change the day; our Order is a unit, and all Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents are required to have the sermon preached on the day named in the Manual; the I. C. G. M. or C. G. M. can not order it any other day. Read this law carefully.
16. Suspensions and Expulsions (see Manual). Every member of the Taborian Order, for any offense, shall have a fair and impartial trial, in accordance with the laws of the Order.
17. Honorary Members (see Manual) . Read this law carefully.
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IS. Ritualistic Work of the Taborian Order. Read this law carefully. (See Manual.)
19. Full Uniform (see Manual). This law refers alone to a Uniform Rank Temple, who have the full uniform. The creation of the Taborian Division is not affected by this law.
20. 777— Organization— 333 (see Manual). This is the Taborian holiday, and every Knight must cele- brate the day in some form. Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents are required to celebrate the day on which the Order was called into life. If the 12th of August should fall on a Sunday, celebrate the previous Saturday, or the next Monday following thereafter.
21. For Taborian Forms (see Manual) . The forms can not be printed by any Temple, Tabernacle, Pa- latium or Tent. The Grand Temple and Tabernacle is alone authorized to furnish blank forms to its members.
22. Work and Business of Members (see Manual) . The general law. Read it very carefully.
23. Rights of Members (see Manual). This is the general law. Read it very carefully.
24. The Degrees (see Manual) . This is the general law. Read it carefully.
25. Form of Temple House (see Manual). Any carpenter can make a Temple House ; Uny painter can paint and letter it.
26. Temple Furniture and Altar (see Manual).
27. Sickness (see Manual).. This is the general law. Read it very carefully.
28. Real Estate (see Manual). Read this care- fully, and prepare to buy and build a hall. It is best to form a joint-stock association and divide the cost of ground and building into shares, each member
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taking all the shares he or she desires. The advan- tage of the share plan is, if you lose your membership, it will not affect your ownership in the building. But you must be a member at the time you bought the shares.
29. Temple Plateau (see Manual). These are the only names of the hall or place where the Knights hold their sessions; members must not use any other names.
30. Quarterly Reports (see Manual) . This is the general law. The C. S. must not fail to send the C. G. M. the report as the law directs. Read the law carefully.
31. Benefits. New members can not receive ben- eficiary dues, or be buried at the expense of the Tem- ple, until they have been members four consecutive months.
32. A Member who has been suspended or ex- pelled, and has been reinstated, can not receive bene- ficiary dues, or be buried at the expense of the Temple, until four full months after he has been restored to membership.
33. Suspensions. A member who is- suspended for non-payment of monthly dues and assessments can be restored to membership by complying with the regulations of the Temple. A Temple is authorized to make laws governing this matter. A member can not be suspended for non-payment of dues during the time he is sick, so as to prevent him from pursuing his avocation.
34. Criminals. A member who is tried and con- victed in a court of justice, and sentenced to serve a time in prison, at the first regular session of the Temple after said conviction the C. M. shall announce in open session that "Sir having been con-
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victed and sentenced to serve a time in prison, I now and here declare that he is expelled from all the rights and privileges of the International Order of Twelve." The C. S. makes a record of the ex- pulsion, and notifies the C. G. S. A man who has served a time in prison can not be made a Knight of Tabor.
35. A Knight who has been elected and installed into the office of Chief Mentor, if he is removed from the office any time before serving the Taborian year out, he is a past CM. with all of its honors, as long as he is a member of a Temple, and can fill any office, except C. G. M. or V.-G. M.
36. The business and doings of the Temple must not be talked about or discussed in any place but within the walls of the Temple, no talking on Tem- ple business on the streets or in private or public houses. When a member is proved guilty of expos- ing the business or secrets of the Order, he must be expelled.
37. Chief Mentors are required to give the mem- bers of his Temple careful instruction in the several obligations, and impress them of the necessity of obey- ing their oath in letter and spirit. The obligation, if obeyed, makes true Knights of Tabor.
38. Every Knight of Tabor should wear a pin or small emblem to show that he is a member of the Taborian Order, and that he is proud to be a member of the International Order of Twelve. The pin is worn on the left breast of the vest or coat. Emblems are attached to the guard chain, or hung with bar and chain on the left breast of the vest. The emblematic ring is worn on the left-hand ring finger.
39. The International Order of Twelve of Knights
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and Daughters of Tabor is original, and does not borrow anything from any other order or society; everything about it was created and invented by the founder. The members are to remember that the Taborian Order is governed by its own laws, and not by the laws of any other order or society.
TAKE SPECIAL NOTICE.
40. The Small Constitutions that have been used by the Temples are hereby declared void and of no force. The Taborian Constitutions take the place of them, and with the new Manual (published A. D. 1907) are the only constitutional laws for the government of the International Order of Twelve.
AMENDMENTS.
41. This Temple Constitution can be amended by all the Temples in the jurisdiction of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle petitioning to the Grand Ses- sions, stating just what part of the laws they desire amended. If the amendment is adopted by the unan- imous vote of the Grand Sessions of the Grand Tem- ple and Tabernacle, a certified copy of the amendment or amendments is forwarded by the C. G. Scribes to the I. C. G. S., and he reads each separate copy in the Triennial Grand Session. If the amendment is adopted by a unanimous vote of the Triennial Session, it becomes a law.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Knights of Tabor are required to take the Daughters of Tabor Degrees in their Temple, and not in the Tabernacle. They are given by obligation and instruction. The CM. shall attend to this duty.
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The Taborian order is a secret organization, and if the degrees are to be given properly, the hall must be furnished with all the instruments and im- plements that are required to do the work. This can not be accomplished, unless the hall is controlled by the Taborian members; therefore, if you have to rent a hall, do not rent from other orders, but rent the hall, and then if you have days or nights to spare, you can rent to other orders or societies. If you control the hall, then you can use it any time you want it.
The men are required to take the Temple De- grees, and be members of a Temple, before they can take the Daughters' Degrees. A Deputy, or- ganizing a Tabernacle, is required to strictly obey this law.
DEPUTY GRAND MENTORS.
The Commission of a Deputy Grand Mentor gives full authority. They are warned and requested not to assume authority unless they have it — it may create confusion.
CHIEF MENTORS.
The success of a Temple depends largely upon the CM. If he is energetic and enforces the laws, the Temple will succeed. He is a leader. He must give every part of the law that refers to Temples, in the Manual and Taborian Constitutions, careful study; read them, and know them. The C. M. must not govern the Temple by what he thinks. He is required to govern by the laws of the Order, and not by any other law. He must be firm and straightforward, calm and pleasant, and enforce the laws without fear or favor. He shall be perfect in
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the degrees and lectures. And in giving the degrees he should not omit any part of them. He must have his Temple meet at the hour fixed by the By-Laws, and make the sessions pleasant and agreeable. He should .remember that he is the Presiding Officer, and he should be punctual, and be an example for his members in everything that is required to make a successful Temple.
GRAND DUES.
A Temple is required to pay grand dues annually . If the C. M. or V.-M. can not attend the Grand Session, the C. S. must send the grand dues to the C. G. S., and he reports to the Grand Session.
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International Order of Twelve. 777 - 333
Form of By-Laws, Regulations and Book-
keeping, and the Enforcing of the
Taborian Law.
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In Solo Deo Salus."
FORM OF TEMPLE BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
ARTICLE I.
Section 1. — This Temple shall be known by the name of Temple, No
Sec. 2. — The hour to assemble in session shall be .... o'clock P. M. in the winter and autumn months, and at .... P. M. in the spring and summer months.
Sec. 3. — All members must be present at the
hour of opening, or pay a fine of cents, unless
they are excused by a majority vote of the Temple.
Sec. 4. — A member who is not present at roll- call shall be fined cents, unless excused by
a two-thirds vote of the members present.
Sec. 5. — If a member fails to pay his fine within thirty days after it is assessed, he shall be suspended without action of the session, and remain suspended until all fines, dues and assessments are paid.
ARTICLE II.
Section 1. — The Temple shall have a regular
monthly session on the in each month.
There must be twelve regular sessions each year. t
Sec. 2. — The C. M. can call special sessions at any time, if he finds it necessary.
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Sec. 3. — The regular session shall be opened in the Fourth Degree, in the form prescribed in the Ritual. All signs and words must be given from the First Degree to the Fourth Degree.
Sec. 4. — The Quarterly Pass and the Regular Pass must be given when opening, and at the door when opened.
Sec. 5. — The business shall be conducted by the Rules of Business. See Temple Constitution.
ARTICLE III.
FEES AND DUES.
Section 1. — The fees for the full four degrees shall be $6.00. The fee must come with the petition, or it can not be acted on.
Sec. 2. — The monthly dues for each member shall
be per month. The monthly dues shall be
enough to cover all regular assessments. None but Fourth Degree members pay dues.
Sec. 3. — The degrees in a chartered Temple are required to be given in the form laid down in the Ritual, from the first to the last. It is best to give one degree at each session.
ARTICLE IV.
BENEFITS.
Section 1. — A member, to receive sick benefits, must have the full if our degrees, and have been in good standing, as per Constitution. See Temple Constitution.
Sec. 2. — Each member shall receive $. . . . per week during the time he is sick, and is prevented from pursuing his usual avocation.
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Sec. 3. — When a member is sick and needs the attention of his Brother Knights, the Chairman of the Board of Attendants is required to inform the C. M.
Sec. 4. — The Board of Attendants must have the names of all members on their books, and when a member needs attendance, the Chairman of the Board, by order of the C. M., commences at the foot of the roll, and notifies the members to sit up with the sick Brother Knight.
Sec. 5. — A member can not be suspended for non-payment of monthly dues during the time he is sick in bed; his dues shall be paid out of his weekly benefit money.
Sec. 6. — The sick benefit is to be paid regularly by the Board of Attendants, until convalescence or death, and payable every week, commencing at the date when the member was taken sick.
ARTICLE V.
FINES.
Section 1. — It is not the intention of the founder of the Temple, in giving a code of laws, to compel Sir Knights to do their duty; that is made plain by their obligation, constitution, regulations and rules. A Sir Knight who will not do his plain duty, without being compelled, is not fit to remain a member of the Temple ; therefore, these fines are not assessed to make Sir Knights better, but are imposed for neglect or forgetfulness of duty.
1. For a failure to meet a regular assembly, and not having a lawful excuse, shall be fined
2. For not being present at the hour of opening, not having a lawful excuse, shall be fined
3. For not attending at the bedside of a sick Sir Knight, when ordered by the C. M. or Board
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of Attendants, not having a lawful excuse, shall be fined not less than $
4. For not attending the funeral of a Sir Knight, not having a lawful excuse, shall be fined not less than!. ....
5. For not coming to order when requested by the C. M., shall be fined
6. All fines must be paid within one month after they are assessed ; for neglecting to pay, unless other- wise ordered by the Temple, at a regular session, the member shall be suspended until his fine, dues and assessments are paid.
7. The only lawful excuse is a Knight's sick- ness or sickness in the family, or absence from the city or town.
All that a Temple needs to do is to fill out the blanks in these By-Laws, and they do not need any more By-Laws. Study the Temple Constitution in this book carefully, and the Manual.
FORM OF KEEPING THE JOURNAL OF BUSINESS.
, A. D. 19...
Temple, No. . . . , of the Knights of Tabor,
assembled the A. O. T. at .... o'clock
P. M., and opened in the degree. Officers all
on duty, except (naming the office). The C.
M. appoints Sir Knights to attend to their
duties pro tern.
If it is a stated session, proceed with the rules.
1. The proceedings of the last regular and inter- vening sessions are read, corrected, and approved.
2. The Board of Attendants make a report as
follows : On motion,
it was received and approved.
3. The Board of Judges make a report, as fol- lows : On motion,
it was referred back (or approved).
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4. The petition of Mr was read, and
on motion it was received.
5. The petition of Mr was balloted
on, and he was elected (or rejected).
The roll was called, and dues collected as follows :
Monthly dues .$ 00 00
Taxes 00 00
Fines 00 00
Petition money 00 00
Total received $000 00
Brought forward. . . 000 00
Total in treasury $000 00
Amount paid out —
For (name what it is paid out for) $ 00 00
For " " " " 00 00
For " " " " 00. 00
For " " " " 00 00
Total paid out $000 00
Balance in treasury $000 00
6. If there was any unfinished business left over from the last or intervening sessions, attend to it, and let the minutes show what it was, and what was done.
7. The minutes must show all the new business that was done.
8. The reports of special committees.
9. The correspondence is read and disposed of.
10. Special committees appointed.
11. The variety of business that must come up in the Temple.
(I give this as an outline of how to keep the minutes of the Temple.)
Let your minutes show the financial condition of the Temple at the closing of each session. The
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journal must show all the business that was transacted at each session.
WHAT THE C. S. NEEDS IN HIS OFFICE.
1. The C. S. is required to have a tablet, to take the minutes on during a session. 2. A journal, to record the proceedings of each session — this must be carefully kept. 3. A roll book, to keep the ac- counts with the members. If it is in a city, this book must have the street and number of each member.
4. A warrant book, for drawing money from the treasurer. 5. A receipt book, with stubs. 6. Pens, ink, letter-heads and envelopes. 7. A seal press of the Temple, to impress official papers. 8. Postal cards, to notify members of meetings.
TEMPLE.
The Burial Committee of the Temple shall con- sist of 12 members, as follows: The C. M., V.-M.,
5. C, C. T., C, 0., C. D., C. St., Chairman of the Board of Judges, the Chairman of the Board of At- tendance and the three C. Guards, whose duty shall be to meet at the hall or place near the home of the deceased and go to the house, get the body and bring it to the church. After the church services they shall take the body and deposit it in the grave. The other members shall march with the body as far as may be decided by a majority vote of the members present. Then the members shall return to the hall and close the Temple in order.
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In Solo Deo Salus"
International Order of Twelve.
Constitution and Rules of Order of
the Ladies' Tabernacle of the
Daughters of Tabor.
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j
International Order of Twelve,
CONSTITUTION OF THE LADIES' TABER- NACLE OF THE DAUGHTERS OF TABOR.
ARTICLE L
NAME.
Section 1. — This Tabernacle shall be known by
name as Tabernacle, No ,
City of ......... State of
ARTICLE II.
OFFICERS.
1. Tharbis — or High Priestess H. P.
2. Amisis — or Vice-Priestess V.-P.
3. Sesotheni— or Chief Recorder C. R.
4. Seraphis — or Chief Treasurer « C. Tr.
5. Hyerego — or Chief Priestess. . C. Ps.
6. Abassine — or Inner Sentinel I. St.
7. Lybenus — or Outer Sentinel O. St.
8. Meroes — or Tribunes C. Te.
9. Meroes— or Tribunes C. Te.
10. Meroes— or Tribunes C. Te.
11. Hespers — or Board of Examiners B. E.
12. Hespers — or Board of Examiners B. E.
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13. Hespers — or Board of Examiners B. E.
14. Cyrenes — or Board of Visitors B. V.
15. Cyrenes — or Board of Visitors B. V.
16. Cyrenes — or Board of Visitors B. V.
Sec. 2. — The officers shall be elected at the reg- ular session in the month of , and installed
on or before the last Wednesday in the month of
, of each year, unless a dispensation is
obtained from the C. G. M., altering the time.
Sec. 3. — A majority of all votes will be necessary to elect; the Tribunes to act as tellers, and announce the vote and result.
Sec. 4. — The Board of Visitors and Board of Examiners shall be appointed by the High Priestess
at the regular session in the month of , or
at the installation.
Sec. 5 — To make the business of the Tabernacle legal, the warrant must be in the hall or room where the Tabernacle opens. The High Priestess or Vice- Priestess and warrant must be present, or the Taber- nacle can not open. Should it happen that the above officers are sick, or out of the city, or disqualified and can not be present, the members must apply by petition to the Chief Grand Mentor for a dispensation to open the Tabernacle.
Sec. 6. — Seven members shall constitute a quo- rum for any business of the Tabernacle. No session can be held, nor any business be legally transacted, unless a quorum be present, or a dispensation be granted by the Grand Chief.
ARTICLE III.
DUTIES OF OFFICERS.
Section 1. — It shall be the duty of the H. P. to preside at all sessions of the Tabernacle; call
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special sessions when business requires them; decide all questions of order or rules; sign all money war- rants; preserve order; enforce the laws; instruct the candidates in the several degrees; and cause the members to learn the Ritual.
VICE-PRIESTESS.
Sec. 2.— The V.-P. shall fill the duties of the H. P. when she is absent from the session or out. of the city.
CHIEF RECORDER.
Sec. 3. — It shall be the duty of the C. R. to keep the proceedings of each session and the busi- ness under proper heads. She shall have the min- ute, roll and account books in her possession. She shall issue all notices, draw all warrants on the Treasurer, receive and record all money received into the treasury, make an annual report in full to the Grand Temple and Tabernacle, and report every three months the condition of the Tabernacle to the members and the Grand Chief. She shall notify the C. G. S. within five days after the expulsion of members, and for what they were expelled, and fill out, sign and seal all certificates, by order of the Tabernacle.
VICE-RECORDER.
Sec. 4 — The Vice-Recorder is appointed by the H. P. It shall be the duty of the V.-R. to assist the C. R. in her several duties, and to attend to all the business of the office in the absence of the C. R. It shall be the V.-R.'s duty to correspond with other Tabernacles, and conduct the correspondence pf the Tabernacle.
CHIEF TREASURER.
Sec. 5.— It shall be the duty of the C. Tr. to receive the funds coming into the Tabernacle from the C. R., and give receipt for the same, keep an accurate account and pay all warrants. She shall report the condition of the treasury every three months to the Tabernacle. All money coming into the treasury, except a certain amount fixed by the Tabernacle, shall be banked in the name of the Tab- ernacle, and the bank-book kept by the C. Tr. No money can be drawn from the treasury but by war- rant signed by the H, P., and countersigned by the C. R., with the seal of the Tabernacle, every war- rant dated and numbered. The C. Tr. shall give a bond to the trustees for any amount agreed on by the Tabernacle, with two sufficient securities, for the application of the Tabernacle money, under the or- der of the Tabernacle, before entering upon her duty as C. Tr. She shall hold her office until her successor is qualified.
CHIEF PRIESTESS.
Sec. 6. — The C. Ps. shall be present at every session and open it with devotional exercises, give counsel to the sick members, and instruct candidates on the sacredness of their obligation.
INNER AND OUTER SENTINELS.
Sec. 7. — It shall be the duty of the I. St. and O. St. to guard the entrance to the Tabernacle, and perform such other duties as are found in the Ritual.
TRIBUNES.
Sec. 8.— It shall be the duty of the Tribunes to assist the H. P. in conferring the degrees, and
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arrange the hall for sessions, conduct all public busi- ness under the direction of the H. P., and attend every session. They shall be members of the Taber- nacle during their term of office. A Tribune must be a member of a Temple. If the Tabernacle can not get Knights to serve in the office, the H. P. can appoint Daughters to serve.
BOARD OF VISITORS.
Sec. 9. — This Board shall consist of three mem- bers, whose duty it shall be to visit the members in regular order, and report any that are sick and need aid and attendance. Their business is to at- tend and report to the H. P. the condition of the members. They shall cause warrants to be drawn on the treasury for all weekly benefits, and pay it to the member. They shall report their business to every regular session in a written report, signed by all the Board.
BOARD OF EXAMINERS.
Sec. 10. — This Board shall consist of three mem- bers, whose duty it shall be to examine any matters or business of the Tabernacle that is referred to them. They shall prepare candidates for the degrees, and shall conduct visitors to -proper seats. They shall make a written report to every regular session, signed by all the Board.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Sec. 11. — The Board of Trustees shall be the following officers of the Tabernacle: The High Priest- ess, Vice-Priestess and Chief Priestess. During their
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term of office it shall be their duty to look after the material interests of the Tabernacle, and audit the books and accounts of the C. R. and C. Tr. annually, and report at the stated session in May.
ARTICLE IV.
MEMBERSHIP.
Section 1. — The Tabernacle shall not initiate in- to the mysteries of the Order any woman who is not a lady in actions, manners and disposition, of sound mind, healthy, free from bodily infirmities, a firm be- liever in the Supreme Being, and aged not less than sixteen years, nor more than fifty-five years.
Sec. 2. — All applications for membership shall be by petition, with name and residence, inclosing fees of $4.00, and physician's certificate, with the name of a member as the recommender. The petition shall be read at the stated session, and if the petitioner is well known to the members, the ballot may be had immediately; if the petitioner is not well known to the members, the petition must be referred to the Board of Examiners, to be reported on at the next stated session, and on their report a ballot must be had.
BALLOTING ON PETITION.
Sec. 3. — Every application for membership shall be balloted for separately, at a stated session. The ballot-box shall be placed in the Tabernacle House, the C. R. calling the roll, and the members vot- ing as their names are called. The ballots shall be white and black. Should four or more black balls appear in the box, the applicant shall be de- clared by the H. P. rejected. If there is any doubt ,
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and for fear that a mistake has been made, the vote may be had over. The Board of Examiners examines the ballots, and announces the election or rejection.
ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP.
Sec. 4. — When an applicant has been elected, and fails to present herself for initiation or admission within three months after being notified (unless pre- vented by unavoidable reasons), she shall forfeit the amount that has been paid to the Tabernacle. When an applicant has been rejected, her money shall be returned to her, and she is permitted to petition again, at the expiration of three months, to the same Tabernacle, or any other in the same city, or wherever the applicant resides.
ARTICLE V.
THE DEGREES.
Section 1.- — The degrees of the Tabernacle shall be known and styled as: (1) Adoption; (2) Advance; (3) The Sealed Daughter; (4) Saba Me roe. The can- didate must receive the full four degrees before she can become a member. The degrees may be con- ferred at one session, but it is best for the candi- dates that they be conferred at separate sessions — one degree at a time. The degrees must be given at a session called for that purpose. The degrees shall be conferred in the form found in the Ritual, and careful instruction must be given in each degree, so that the novice will be able to separate the work in each degree.
Sec. 2'. — No degree shall be conferred unless the fee has been paid to the C. R. The fees shall be named in the By-Laws of the Tabernacle.
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ARTICLE VI.
MEMBERS.
Section 1. — Every member shall pay into the treasury as monthly dues the sum fixed in the By- Laws, the dues to commence at the first stated session after receiving Saba Meroe.
BENEFITS.
Sec. 2. — Every member who has passed the pro- bation four months (a new member can not receive benefits until after having been a member four months) , shall be entitled to weekly benefits and other benefits prescribed in this Constitution.
ARTICLE VII.
DUTIES OF MEMBERS.
Section 1. — It shall be the duty of every mem- ber to be present at, and assist in, the business of every regular or called session of the Tabernacle.
Sec. 2. — The members shall attend, in regular order, to the comforts and needs of sick members, when notified by the Presiding Officer or Board of Visitors.
Sec. 3. — Members must cultivate true friendship for each other, live together in love and harmony, and defend and protect the good name of every true Daughter.
Sec. 4. — That the business and expense of the Tabernacle may be kept in a healthy condition, and be a benefit to all of its members, it is the imperative duty of every member to pay her dues and assessments punctually and regularly.
Sec. 5. — It is the duty of a member who is about to take a journey, and be gone from home for a short
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or a long time, to take a certificate and financial card as an evidence to other Tabernacles that she, the bearer, is in good standing.
Sec. 6. — It is the duty of home members to make the visits of members of sister Tabernacles pleasant and agreeable. Remember, that all Daughters are included in the Grand Chain.
Sec. 7. — Aid and support the officers in their several duties; be a prop and stay to them, that the Tabernacle may maintain a good name in the com- munity. Finally, let the members, officers and all, try their very best to make our Tabernacle the most pleasant place to meet in on earth, and the Daughters a pattern of social friendship.
ARTICLE VIII.
BENEFITS AND RIGHTS.
Section 1. — Every member shall be entitled to the following benefits and rights :
1. She shall have the right to visit and meet in her own or any other Tabernacle.
2. She shall have the right to turn out with her own or any other Tabernacle in public procession.
3. She shall have the right to take part in any business of the Tabernacle of which she may be a member.
4. It is her right to receive, when sick, so as to need the attention of the members, the regular weekly benefits, and attendance of the Daughters. She shall furnish the Board with a doctor's certificate stating nature of the sickness.
5. It is her right to receive, when $>oor and needy, aid and comfort from every Daughter or Sir Knight.
6. It is her right to travel with a certificate
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from her Tabernacle, and be received into any other Tabernacle.
7. It is her right to receive an honorable inter- ment by the members of the Tabernacle, and when she has breathed her last on earth, loving hands will prepare her remains for burial.
8. The above rights and benefits are only given to Saba Meroe Daughters.
9. And when they do not receive them from the Tabernacle, it is evident that they are not in good standing, and have forfeited their rights by some action contrary to rule and law.
ARTICLE IX.
FORFEITURE OF BENEFITS AND RIGHTS.
Section 1. — When members permit their dues to remain unpaid for three months, the C. R. shall an- nounce the name of the member at any regular ses- sion, stating that the member is three months in arrears; if the member fails to pay within thirty days after the announcement, she forfeits her right to all the benefits of the Tabernacle until all dues and as- sessments are paid. No other notice is given but this. The forfeit means suspension, without further action or any other notification.
Sec. 2. — A member who is suspended for a defi- nite or indefinite time forfeits her right to all the benefits of the Tabernacle, until she is restored.
Sec. 3. — A member who is expelled is dead to every right and privilege, and forfeits her right to all the benefits of the Tabernacle, and that fact must be reported to the C. G. S. within five days after her expulsion. An expelled member can not be re- stored to membership, except by the following rule: She can petition to the Tabernacle. When the H. P.
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receives the petition, she calls a special session, by notifying all the members to meet and act on the petition. It requires a unanimous vote of all the members present to restore her to membership. The vote is taken by ballot — white and black balls; the white balls elect, black balls reject.
ARTICLE X.
THE GRAND TEMPLE AND TABERNACLE.
Section 1. — The High Priestess represents the Tabernacle in the Grand Session.
Sec. 2. — A Tabernacle has four votes in the Grand Session, the votes to be cast by the High Priestess.
TABERNACLE.
Sec. 3.— The Tabernacle is required to bear the expenses of their Delegates to and from the Annual or Called Session of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle.
Sec. 4. — The C. R. sends to the Annual Grand Session a full list of names of the officers and members, with the name and number of the Tabernacle, and the amount of money due to ' the Grand Temple and Tabernacle; also, the number that have been received during the year, the names of those who have died, been suspended or expelled during the year.
Sec. 5. — The Tabernacle shall pay into the treas- ury of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle
annually for each member.
Sec. 6. — A Tabernacle that fails to report to the Grand Session shall be visited by the Grand Chief, or his deputy; and if he finds it is only neglect on the part of the members, he shall arrest their warrant and report to the Grand Session.
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ARTICLE XL
OF TABERNACLES.
Section 1. — The Tabernacle is intimately con- nected with the Temple, and under the same general government; therefore they meet in the same hall or place.
Sec. 2. — Tabernacles must have, within six months after they are warranted, all their furniture and paraphernalia needed to do their work and business.
Sec. 3. — The furniture is a Tabernacle House, stations and tables for the C. R., C. Tr. and H. P.; rods for the I. St. and 0. St. ; a crook for the C. Ps. ; and a chair for each member; pins in the reception room for the working coronets and regalia, and closets in the preparation room. The Tabernacle House shall be furnished with five candlesticks, two cups, a pair of golden shoes, a small Bible, a ball of wool, a roll of flax, a girdle made of white, purple and scarlet (the girdle is eight feet long), a pink robe to represent valor, a white robe to represent truth, and a blue robe to represent honor.
ARTICLE XII.
Section 1.— The dress of the Daughters shall be as described in the Manual of General Laws.
Sec. 2. — The regalia shall be as described in the Manual of General Laws.
Sec. 3. — The General Laws and Taborian Con- stitutions must be read in open session of the Tab- ernacle, from time to time, until all members are fa- miliar with the laws governing the International Order of Twelve; every member should own a Manual and Taborian Constitution, with the Rituals as their own private property. The Manual and Taborian Con-
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stitutions are not secret books, they are our Books of Laws; any person may read them.
ARTICLE XIII.
PENALTIES AND TRIALS.
Section 1. — Every member of the Tabernacle shall be in good standing who is not expelled, or sus- pended from the privileges and benefits.
Sec. 2. — Every member neglecting to pay, and in arrears, and failing to comply with Article IX., Section 1, shall be suspended without further action, and remain suspended until all dues and assessments are paid. When the C. R. reports that they have paid up, they can be re-instated by action of the Tabernacle by a majority vote, or rejected by a majority vote.
Sec. 3. — Disputes, grievances and difficulties be- tween members of the Tabernacle can be specified in writing to the H. P., who shall refer the matter to a committee of five discreet Daughters; this com- mittee shall call the parties before them, examine proofs and witnesses, and report their decision to the H. P. Should the members remain dissatisfied, the H. P. shall lay the whole matter before a called ses- sion of the Tabernacle, and it shall be decided by a two-thirds vote of all the members present.
Sec. 4. — Any member who fails to attend the regular session of the Tabernacle, and is without a legal excuse (the only excuse is out of the city or sick), shall be fined as per By-Laws. If she neglects to pay her fine within thirty days, she shall be sus- pended until it is paid. Seats of officers who are absent for three consecutive sessions, unless excused by a vote of the Tabernacle, shall be declared vacant by the H. P., and others are appointed by her to fill the vacancy.
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Sec. 5. — Any member violating her obligation, the laws, rules or regulations of the Constitution or By-Laws, disclosing the secrets or doings of the Tab- ernacle, or is found guilty of immoral conduct, using improper language, or refusing to come to order when the bell sounds or when requested by the Presiding Officer, shall be fined, suspended, or expelled, as may be determined by the Tabernacle, by a two-thirds vote of the members present.
Sec. 6. — Any member found guilty of any crime in a criminal court, and who has been sentenced to prison, shall stand expelled (this announcement is made by the H. P.). As soon as positive proofs are had of the action of the court, then the expulsion shall continue for life.
Sec. 7. — Any member who has been suspended or expelled can make an appeal to the Grand Temple and Tabernacle. In every instance the appeal must be given to the C. R. within ten days after the sus- pension or expulsion. The appeal must be in writing . The appeal shall be read in the Tabernacle, and an answer prepared by the Tabernacle, both documents to be forwarded to the C. G. S. (For further instruc- tion, see Manual.)
ARTICLE XIV.
PUBLIC PROCESSIONS.
Section 1. — There can be but one public turnout during the year (without a dispensation from the C. G. M.), and that must be on the 12th day of August. This does not include funeral processions for the purpose of burying deceased members, and the annual sermon, nor installation.
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ARTICLE XV.
OFFICIAL SEAL.
Section 1. — The Tabernacle shall have a seal with the name, number, city and State, with suitable devices, which shall be affixed to all the official pa- pers of the Tabernacle, an impression of which shall be filed in the office of the C. G. S.
ARTICLE XVI.
FEES AND DUES.
Section 1. — The fees for the four degrees shall be regulated by the Grand Session, and published in the By-Laws.
Sec. 2. — The monthly dues shall not be less than twenty-five cents per month.
Sec. 3. — The burial tax shall be one dollar. This shall be paid at the first stated session after the funeral or in 30 days.
ARTICLE XVII.
BUSINESS.
Section 1. — The H. P., when the Treasurer is not able to meet and pay all demands, shall have the power to assess the members pro rata, to make up the deficiency.
Sec. 2.— All stated or business sessions must be held in the Fourth Degree.
Sec. 3. — A member who is outside of the juris- diction of her Tabernacle, and becomes sick, may re- ceive her benefits and dues by writing to the C. R., and sending the attending physician's certificate, with directions how to send the money, and the name of
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the nearest Tabernacle, with the name of the C. R. of that Tabernacle.
Sec. 4. — A Daughter being sick in the jurisdiction of another Tabernacle can apply to that Tabernacle for the weekly benefit, and receive it, provided she can furnish acceptable proof that she is in good stand- ing at home. The Tabernacle that pays the sojourn- er's benefit must give notice to the Tabernacle to which the sojourner belongs, and draw from that Tabernacle the amount disbursed for its member.
Sec. 5. — Not more than four weeks' benefit shall be paid on applications of Sections 3 and 4 at one time; that is, if the member is sick a longer time than four weeks, warrant for money must be sent to her Tabernacle every four weeks.
ARTICLE XVIII.
RULES OF BUSINESS.
Section 1. — The Tabernacle is required to con- form to these rules strictly — to the letter as well as the spirit.
For Stated or Monthly Sessions.
1. At the hour fixed by the By-Laws, the Pre- siding Officer shall call the Tabernacle to order, and open in form in the Fourth Degree.
2. The minutes of the last stated and called sessions are read, corrected and approved.
3. The report of the Cyrenes is read and ap- proved.
4. Petitions for membership are read and referred to the Hespers, and balloted on.
5. Report of the Hespers.
6. Calling the roll, and receiving dues.
7. Reports of special committees.
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8. Unfinished business, and balloting for mem- bership on candidates, etc.
9. New business. Under this rule the quarterly report of the C. R. and C. Tr. is made, and the annual report is made in the month of May.
10. Lecture on the signs, tokens and words.
11. Close in proper form.
12. The degrees must be given at a called session. All charges and complaints shall be heard and tried at a called session.
CHARGES AND COMPLAINTS.
Section 1. — All charges and complaints against members shall be made by a member or members in writing, which are to be read at a stated session by the C. R. The H. P. refers the charge or com- plaint to five impartial Daughters, and instructs them to appoint a time to hold their meeting, and to summon all parties in the case to meet. The five Daughters investigate the case, and report their de- cision to a special session. The Tabernacle may adopt their decision, or take further action in the matter. The member charged is either cleared, fined, suspended or expelled, by the action of the Tab- ernacle, on a vote, and the sentence announced by the H. P.
Sec. 2. — The C. R. is required to furnish the accused with a copy of the charges and specifications, and notify them when and where they are to appear for trial.
ARTICLE XIX.
DEATH.
Section 1. — On the death of a member who is a Saba Meroe, and is not more than three months
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in arrears for monthly dues, the Tabernacle shall inter her in a respectable manner. The Tribunes shall attend to all the preparations for the funeral, under the direction of the H. P.
Sec. 2. — At the next regular session of the Tab- ernacle after the burial of a deceased member, the members shall pay into the treasury a burial tax of (see Article XVI., Section 3), in addition to their monthly dues.
Sec. 3. — The members of the Tabernacle shall attend the funeral of a deceased member either on foot or in carriages, wearing their black dresses, black veils trimmed with white, and white gloves and badges . The H. P. carries her staff.
Sec. 4. — The burial committee shall consist of twelve members, whose duty shall be to accompany the body to the church and grave. The other members to return home from the church.
FUNERAL PROCESSION.
Sec. 5. — The Tabernacle will meet at their hall or some place near the residence of the deceased, and form in the order of march.
Sec. 6. — The funeral services shall be as described in the Manual of General Laws.
ARTICLE XX.
THE HIGH PRIESTESS.
Section 1. — This office is one of great responsi- bility in the Tabernacle. The H. P. should govern with equal and pure justice; be an example in punc- tuality, politeness, kindness, sisterly love and calm- ness, and not administer the law arbitrarily, but with firmness and affection; treat every member with due consideration and honor; be courteous to every mem-
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ber or Daughter; look after and see that a sick Daugh- ter receives the attention that she should have from the members and Tabernacle; manage the affairs of the Tabernacle so that there will always be sufficient funds in the treasury to meet all necessary expenses; counsel with the members for the interest and good of the Tabernacle; do nothing of importance until she is assured that the members will sustain her; re- member that the H. P. is accountable to the Grand Temple and Tabernacle for the faithful performance of her duties; use every honorable means to keep peace and harmony in the Tabernacle.
OTHER OFFICERS.
Sec. 2. — All the officers in the Tabernacle have each their important duties and responsibilities — a perfect chain; and if one fails in doing her whole duty, it weakens and mars the utility and usefulness of the Tabernacle. Do your duty well, and your Tabernacle will be a model for other orders and societies.
MEMBERS.
Sec. 3. — Every member is equally interested in the success and good name of the Tabernacle. A united effort is required on the part of the members to make the Tabernacle a success : *
1. Fulfill every duty and obligation that is re- quired of you, earnestly and consistently.
2. Support and sustain the officers in carrying forward the business of the Tabernacle. Remember that each individual member is obligated in the same way and has the same responsibility.
In case there should be any bad feelings between the members, try your utmost to have it settled be-
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fore coming to the Tabernalce. Love and harmony will build up, but confusion and wrangling will tear the Tabernacle down.
ARTICLE XXL
MODE OF TRIAL.
Sections 2, 3 and 4. of Article XIII. , entitled ''Penalties and Trials," plainly show how to proceed with trials.
In the cases specified in Section 5, the complaint must be made in writing, specifying the nature of the charge, and giving the names of two or more wit- nesses; this is read by the C. R.; the time is set for the committee of five Daughters to meet and hear the case, and determine the guilt or innocence of the accused; this committee make their report at a session called for that purpose.
PENALTIES.
A member convicted of violating the Rules or By-Laws shall, for the first offense, be fined; for the second offense, suspended for a definite time; for the third offense, suspended for an indefinite time.
A member convicted of disclosing the secrets and doings of the Tabernacle, or using improper language, shall be suspended for not less than three months.
For immoral conduct, if the proof is clear, and they are convicted, they shall be expelled.
WHAT IT MEANS.
Suspensions definite mean a fixed time. When that time has expired, the member is restored without the action of the Tabernacle.
Suspensions indefinite mean that no time is set. The member may be restored by the action of the Tabernacle at any stated session.
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Expulsion means that the member is dead to the Tabernacle; and to re-instate a member and place her in good standing in the Tabernacle will require a unanimous vote of all the members at a session called for that purpose, notice having been given at the last stated session or a written notice sent to each member by order of the H. P.
HIGH PRIESTESS.
Should complaints be made of the H. P. for in- competency to fulfill the duties of her office, or mal- administration, or criminal or immoral conduct, a majority of the members must make complaint to the nearest District G. M. He shall call a meeting of the Tabernacle and examine the complaints (he presiding). If the charges are proven, and they are of a nature to injure the Tabernacle, the District Grand Mentor shall require two-thirds of the mem- bers to sign a petition, stating the complaints and specifications to the C. G. M.
The C. G. M., upon receipt of the petition, shall appoint three C. M.s or P. C. M.s, or Deputy Grand Mentors, whose business it is to try the case, and report their decision to the C. G. M. If acquitted, she continues in office; -if convicted, she is suspended from all official duties until the meeting of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle, where the case will be dis- posed of.
CHIEF TRIBUNES.
The Chief Tribunes are amenable to their Tem- ple, and all complaints must be made in writing to the C. S. of their Temple.
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SESSIONS OF THE LADIES' TABERNACLE.
A RECOMMENDATION.
Every member of our Order is interested in pre- serving the good name of the Ladies' Tabernacle of the Daughters of Tabor. Night sessions of the Tab- ernacle are objectionable in many ways, and will sub- ject our lady members to inconvenience and criticism, which prevents many ladies from applying for mem- bership. This thing of being out in a Tabernacle session until eleven or twelve o'clock at night, and sometimes later, does not look well for the intelligence and good judgment of our lady members. Our object in organizing the Ladies' Tabernacle was to encourage refinement, culture and purity in life and action. Night sessions antagonize, as a general result, every one of these teachings. I could give many more reas- ons why the Ladies' Tabernacle should hold their ses- sions in the daytime, but they are well known. I earnestly call on every Daughter of Tabor to insist that all sessions of the Tabernacle be held during the day. Every Knight of Tabor is or ought to be in favor of sustaining the good name of the Ladies' Tabernacle.
Grand sessions of Grand Temples and Taber- nacles are requested to seriously consider this matter, and adopt laws that will insure daylight sessions.
Father Dickson.
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RULES OF THE ORDER.
1. Every member must appear in the hall clean- ly dressed, with white gloves, working regalia or badge.
2. Members or visitors will not be permitted to remain in the open Tabernacle unless they have their regalia or badge on.
3. The members shall address the officers ac- cording to their respective titles of office.
4. A member speaking shall stand in front of the Tabernacle House and address the Chief Officer ; confine herself to the question and avoid personalities and irrelevant language.
5. A member shall not be interrupted while speaking, except to explain.
6. A member shall not speak more than once on the same subject, until all who wish to speak have been heard, nor more than twice on any question.
7. A member is not permitted to speak longer than ten minutes.
8. No motion shall be in order until it is sec- onded, nor until stated by the Presiding Officer. A motion must be made in writing, when requested by the C. R.
9. A motion to lay on the table shall be de- cided without debate.
10. A motion to postpone, if adopted, carries the question over to the next session.
11. When a question is laid on the table, it can not be taken up until the next session, and then only by a two-thirds vote.
12. A motion to reconsider can be acted on only at the same session; it must be made by a member who voted in the majority.
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13. The first named on all committees shall be the chairman.
14. In all business sessions they shall proceed by the order of business.
15. Grand Officers visiting the Tabernacle shall be received standing. (See Manual.)
16. I. C. G. M., I. C. G. P., C. G. M., P. C. G. M., G. H. P. or P. G. H. P. shall be received with the grand honors. (See Manual.)
17. A member wishing to retire from the session for the evening must come before the Tabernacle House and make the request to the H. P. She an- nounces the request, and if a majority vote to grant it, it is granted.
18. A member wishing to retire for a few minutes shall rise from her seat and give the saluting sign; if the H. P. observes her, and returns the sign, per- mission is given.
19. A member crossing the hall during the time the Tabernacle is open must give the saluting sign.
20. The strictest order and decorum must be observed by the members during the hours of the session.
21. Should an officer be absent from a session, the H. P. shall fill the seat pro tern.
22. Should an officer be disqualified, resign, be suspended or expelled, the H. P. shall fill the seat pro tern until the next regular election.
23. During the time the Tabernacle is open doing business, no refreshments shall be served, nor chewing of gum, nor reading of any kind of papers or books be permitted.
REMARKS.
The front of the Tabernacle House is the 0 be- tween the Chief Priestess and the House. The mem-
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ber when saluting is required to stand on the 0, face toward the High Priestess, and turn on the O and salute the Vice-Priestess. In passing from the north to the south, walk between the Tabernacle House and Board of Visitors. In passing from the south to the north, walk between the Tabernacle House and the Board of Examiners, keeping the House on your right.
FORM OF THE TABERNACLE
(TRUE DIAGRAM) SOUTH
P. H. Ps.
H. P.
G. Officers
Tharbis
B. A.
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C. Ps.
C. T.
C. T.
C. T.
Me roes
Amisis
I. St.
Abassine
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P. V. Ps. |
V. P. |
P. V. Ps. |
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Reception Room
Preparation Room
NORTH
A HIGH PRIESTESS.
Section 1. — As the Presiding Officer of a Taber- nacle, she is the proper representative of her Taber- nacle in the Grand Sessions. She is required to meet the Grand Sessions of her Grand Temple and Taber- nacle. Her Tabernacle must pay her traveling ex- penses and per diem while she is attending these ses- sions. She is required to meet these sessions in full dress, regalia and robe.
Sec. 2. — When the High Priestess can not meet the Grand Session, the Vice-Priestess must represent the Tabernacle. She is required to wear her full dress, regalia and robe at the Grand Session. (See Manual.)
Sec. 3. — If either of these officers be unable to attend the Grand Session, the Tabernacle is not rep- resented. Proxies are not permitted in any depart- ment in the International Order of Twelve.
Sec 4. — For the full regalia of the H. P. and other officers of the Tabernacle, see Manual.
OTHER MEMBERS.
Sec. 5. — (See Manual.) Notice. — The coronet can be made out of pasteboard, covered with silver paper, or a wreath of flowers may be worn instead of a coronet . (For the badge, see Manual.)
UNDRESS OF DAUGHTERS.
Sec. 6. — (See Manual.) This is what is worn at the sessions of the Tabernacle. A Tabernacle can not be opened lawfully until the officers have their jewels (see Manual), and the other members their badges (see Manual). A Daughter can not sit in an open Tabernacle without a badge or regalia.
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WHITE SAILOR HATS.
Sec. 7. — These must be worn at the session of the Tabernacle, at any public turn-out, but not at the funeral of a Daughter.
Sec. 8. — The Daughters wear white or cream- colored dresses on all public occasions, except at funerals.
INSTRUCTIONS TO DAUGHTERS.
Sec. 9. — We find that in some parts of the coun- try the members of the Tabernacle do not wish to wear the entire regalia. When this is the case, the members are required to wear, on public occasions, a white or cream-colored dress, and a Taborian badge, a coronet or white sailor hat. The members of a Tabernacle that make this choice must all dress and appear just alike. The H. P. must wear her robe at the Grand Sessions.
FUNERAL DRESS.
The funeral dress is plain solid black, with a small white collar around the neck, and the Daughters' Taborian badge (see Manual), a black veil, trimmed with white ribbon about one inch wide (see engrav- ing), and white gloves. The officers wear their jew- els. The H. P.'s staff and rod and crook are trimmed with black crepe. The furniture of the hall is draped, in black for thirty or sixty days.
MOURNING BADGE.
This is made of black crepe, in the form of a small rosette, with a green center, and is to be worn from thirty to sixty days, on the left breast.
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TABERNACLE FURNITURE.
1. Staffs and Rods. (See Manual.)
2. Tabernacle House. (See Manual.)
3. Tabernacle Furniture. (See Manual.)
4. Daughters' Pins and Emblems. (See Manual.)
5. High Priestess' Coronets. (See Manual.)
6. The name of the hall or place where the Daughters hold their sessions is called the Tabernacle. It is not known by any other name.
7. The Presiding Officer of a Tabernacle may be called either C. P. or H. P. (See Manual.)
RIGHTS OF HIGH PRIESTESS.
8. (See Manual.) Read carefully.
9. Rights of Members. (See Manual.) Read carefully.
10. Work and Business of Members. (See Man- ual.) Read carefully.
11. Regular Sessions. (See Manual.) Read care- fully.
12. Quarterly Pass. (See Manual.) Read care- fully.
13. Quarterly Repozt. (See Manual.) Read carefully.
Traveling Certificate. (See Manual.) Transfer. (See Manual.)
14. General Rules of Order. (See Manual.)
FUNERAL CEREMONIES.
15. (See Manual.) The following additional law is made to Section 1: If the family object to the Tabernacle taking charge of the body and preparing to bury it with the ceremonies of the Tabernacle, their objection relieves the Tabernacle from all pay-
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ment of the expenses of the funeral. Additional to Section 4: When other orders or societies unite with the Tabernacle in the burial of a Daughter who was one of their members, each of the orders or societies bears its part of the funeral expenses.
BIRTHDAY OF THE ORDER.
16. (See Manual.) The Daughters of Tabor are required to celebrate the 12th day of August every year. If that day comes on a Sunday, celebrate the day before or the day after.
17. The Unity. (See Manual.) No more de- grees, signs, words or tokens can be added. (Read carefully.)
18. Honorary Members. (See Manual. Read carefully.)
19. Suspensions and Expulsions. (See Manual.)
24. Halls. (See Manual.) The Taborian Order is a unit. All the departments ought to meet under one roof, in the same building, in any city or town.
25. Annual Sermons. (See Manual.) The time can not be changed. The third Sunday in June of each year is fixed.
26. Appeals. (See Manual.)
27. Powers Defined. (See Manual. Closed up, and Withdrawals, the Law defined.)
28. Child-bed. In sickness caused by child-birth, either before the child is born or after it is born, the Tabernacle does not pay sick dues or benefits.
HOW TO PRONOUNCE.
Our members have some difficulty in pronouncing some of the names we use. In Ethiopian names the "i" has the sound of "e."
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Bow to spell. How to pronounce .
1. Tharbis Thar-bes
2. Amisis Am-e-ses
3. Sesotheni Ses-o-then-e
4. Seraphis Ser-au-fes
5. Hyerego Hi-ere-go
6. Abassine Ab-as-seen
7. Lybenus Lie-ben-us
8. Meroes Me-ro-es
9. Hespers Hes-pers
10. Cyrenes Ser-reens
11. Meroe Me-ro
12. Oracle Or-a-cal
13. Neophytes Ne-ofits
14. Aphis Au-fes
15. Hesperides Hes-per-e-des
16. Osiris O-ser-es
17. Opher O-fer
18. Sesostrice Ses-os-tres
19. Phut Fut
20. Phcenix . . . Fe-nix
21. Nicaule Ne-cul-eye
22. Candace. . Can-dace
23. Isis Eye-ses
24. Neophyte Ne-o-fite
25. Palatium Pal-lau-shum
26. Novice No-ves
27. Saba Meroe ; Sa-ba Me-ro
28. Mizriam Mes-re-am
29. Beytelwele. Bet-el-wel-e
30. Sphinx Sfinx
31. Niolotic Ne-o-lot-ec
TABORIAN CONSTITUTION (CONTINUED).
1. If a member has been elected and installed into the office of High Priestess, and for any cause
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vacates or is removed from the office before the end of the Tabernacle year, she shall be a Past H. P. as long as she is a member of the Tabernacle, and be eligible to all of the honors, except that of C. G. P. or V.-G. P.
2. A Tabernacle can not lawfully open, after it is four months old, without having six bells. (For the use of them, read Saba Meroe Ritual. For the form of bell, see Manual.) They are called thumb - bells.
3. Every member of the Tabernacle is required to wear a pin or emblem at all times. This shows that they are members of the Taborian Order.
4. The H. P. is required to read and carefully study all the Laws, Rules and By-Laws of the Tab- ernacle. Nothing but this will make her a compe- tent and reliable Presiding Officer. She must read and become perfect in the Ritualistic Work of the Tabernacle.
5. Members can not be suspended during the time they are sick. Their dues and assessments must be deducted from their sick benefits and the benefits allowed for being sick.
AMENDMENTS.
This Constitution can be altered and amended by the adoption of the following: A petition that has been adopted by the unanimous vote of all the Tabernacles working under the jurisdiction of the International Order of Twelve, clearly stating the alteration or amendment desired. This petition is presented to the Grand Temple and Tabernacle, and if recommended by the unanimous vote of Grand Session the alteration or amendment becomes law.
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SICK BENEFITS.
The sick benefits shall be liberal and not less than one dollar a week. The care of sick members is the first duty of the members of the Tabernacle. The sick must never be neglected, no difference how long they may be sick. Remember that we are united together to aid, relieve and protect each other.
REMARKS.
The members of the Tabernacle are reminded that the Tabernacle is just what you make it. If you do not care, and do not attend the sessions reg- ularly, and when you attend you come when it is almost closing time, and don't pay your dues and assessments promptly — and some of the other mem- bers are just like you — your Tabernacle will be a disgrace to the Taborian Order and a by-word in the chvy or town. On the other hand, if the members are prompt to attend the sessions, and make everything pleasant in the sessions, and give care and good at- tention to their sick, and are careful of the name of the Tabernacle, and admit none but ladies to mem- bership, and are prompt to every duty, they will succeed. When a Tabernacle is conducted in this manner it is an honor to the Taborian Order, and a blessing to the city or town wherein it is situated.
MISCELLANEOUS LAWS.
The Tabernacle is strictly a ladies' department in the International Order of Twelve. It is under the government of the Daughters of Tabor, and Knights of Tabor are not permitted to interfere with the business of the Daughters.
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The C. G. M., or a deputy -appointed by the C. G. M., on special business to the Daughters of Tabor, is the only one authorized to give advice on any business of the Ladies' Tabernacle.
The Tribunes are placed in the Tabernacle to aid and protect the Daughters. (Read their duties in this Constitution.) A Tribune is required to be a member in good standing in a Temple. When the H. P. wants Tribunes, she applies to a C. M., and he must supphr her Tabernacle. All other officers must be Daughters of Tabor.
A Tabernacle is not permitted to give the Tab- ernacle Degrees to any man. The Temple alone is authorized to give these degrees to its members. A Deputy, in organizing a Tabernacle, is not permitted to give men the Tabernacle Degrees. If there is not a Temple to furnish Tribunes, they are authorized to make Daughters Tribunes.
TABERNACLE.
The burial committee of the Tabernacle shall be the first twelve members as follows: the H. P., V.- P., C. R., C. T., C. Ps., Abassine and Lybenus, the chairman of the Cyrene Board, the chairman of the Hespers Board and the three Meroes; whose duty it shall be to meet at the hall or some place near by and go to the house, get the body, and bring it to the church, where all the members will be arid receive the body. After the church services the committee shall take the body and deposit it in the grave. The other members shall return home from the church.
DEBTS.
A Sir Knight or Daughter of this Order that owes another member an honest debt and will not pay the same can not be and remain a member of the International Order of Twelve.
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BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF THE LADIES' TABERNACLE.
ARTICLE I.
Section 1. — This Tabernacle shall be known by name as the Tabernacle, No
Sec. 2. — The hour and time to meet in session
shall be at o'clock p. m. in the winter and
autumn months, and at o'clock p. m. in the
spring and summer months.
Sec. 3. — All members are required to be present
at the hour of opening or pay a fine of cents,
unless they are excused by a majority vote of the Tabernacle.
Sec. 4. — A member who is not present at roll- call shall be fined cents, unless excused by a
two-thirds vote of the members present.
Sec. 5. — If a member fails to pay her fine within one month after it is assessed, she shall be suspended without further action of the Tabernacle, and remain suspended until all fines, dues and assessments are paid.
ARTICLE IT.
Section 1. — The fee for the four degrees shall be $4. A petition can not be acted on until the full fee is paid.
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Sec. 2. — Each member shall pay monthly, at the
regular session, cents. The monthly dues must
be enough to cover all regular assessments. None but fourth degree members pay dues, or receive benefits.
Sec. 3. — The degree in a warranted Tabernacle must be given in the form found in the Ritual, from the first to the last degree. Time shall be given to the candidates, when they receive each degree, that they receive every part of it — just as the Ritual directs. iMot more than two degrees can be given at one session. It is best to give only one degree at a session.
ARTICLE III.
BENEFITS.
Section 1. — Members who are sick so as to pre- vent them from pursuing their usual avocation shall
receive $ per week, until convalescence or death;
provided, however, that before receiving the benefit they must have the full four degrees, and be in good standing four months. (See Tabernacle Constitution in this book.)
Sec. 2. — When a member is sick and needs the attention of the members, the Chairman of the Cy- renes reports to the H. P. The Cyrenes must have the names of all the members on their book; and when a member needs attention the Cyrenes, under the order of the H. P., notify the members to sit up with the sick member . . . ., commencing atthe last name on their book, and going upward.
Sec. 3. — Members can not be suspended for monthly dues during the time they are sick. Their dues must be paid out of their weekly benefit.
Sec. 4. — The weekly benefit is to be paid by the
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Cyrenes every week, regularly, until convalescence or death.
ARTICLE IV.
FINES.
Every member is equally interested in tlie suc- cess and good name of the Tabernacle. A united effort is required on the part of the members to make the Tabernacle a success.
Section 1. — Fulfill every duty and obligation that is required of you, earnestly and constantly.
Sec. 2. — A member failing to be present at a regular meeting, and not having a lawful excuse, shall be fined
Sec. 3. — For not being present at the hour of opening, not having a lawful excuse, the member shall be fined
Sec. 4. — For not attending at the bedside of a sick Daughter when ordered by the H. P. or Cyrenes, and not having a lawful excuse, the member shall be fined
Sec. 5. — For not attending the funeral of a Daugh- ter, and not having a lawful excuse, the member shall be fined
Sec. 6. — For not coming to order when requested by the H. P., or the sound of the bell, the fine shall be
Sec. 7. — All fines must be paid within one month after they are assessed. For neglecting to pay, unless otherwise ordered by the Tabernacle at a regular ses- sion, the member shall be suspended until the fines, assessments and dues are paid.
Sec. 8. — The only lawful excuses are personal sickness, sickness in the family or absence from the city or town in which the Tabernacle is situated.
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ARTICLE V.
SESSIONS.
Section 1. — The Tabernacle shall have a regular
monthly session the i in each month.
There must be twelve regular sessions in each year.
Sec. 2. — The H. P. is authorized to call special sessions at any time she decides they are required.
Sec. 3. — The regular sessions must be opened in the Saba Meroe Degree, in the form found in the Ritual. In opening, all signs and words must be given from the first to the fourth degree.
Sec. 4. — The Regular Pass and the Quarterly Pass shall be given when opening, and be given at the door when the Tabernacle is open.
Sec. 5. — The business of the Tabernacle shall be conducted by the Rules of Business. (Read Taber- nacle Constitution in this book.)
The H. P. and members are requested to care- fully study the laws governing the Tabernacle; by this means there will be no trouble to do business correctly. Let all officers do what the laws require of them. Every member should own a Manual and a Taborian Constitution, and have the Rituals.
The Tabernacle, at a regular session, is required to have these By-Laws and regulations carefully read, and fill the blank spaces. The H. P. shall enforce these and all other laws, rules and regulations for the government of the Tabernacle.
HIGH PRIESTESS.
The office of H. P. is one that requires talent, ability, and calm and good judgment. She is a leader, and must not be excitable, but always pleasant and calm. She is required to read and study the laws so that she may become familiar with all the laws
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by which the Tabernacle is governed. Remember, the Tabernacle is governed by the Taborian Laws, and no other. On her energy and perseverance de- pends the success of the Tabernacle. She must be firm in the enforcement of the Constitution, Rules and By-Laws. The H. P. is required to know every part of the ritualistic work, in all its divisions, and give the degrees in the form prescribed in the Ritual. No part must be omitted. She shall make the ses- sions pleasant and instructive, and not permit dis- cussions that are of no benefit to the Order. If there is time to spare after the business is finished, use it for lectures and giving instruction in the signs, tokens and words. By this means the members are made familiar with the beautiful work of the Taborian Order. The H. P. must so conduct the business of her Tabernacle as to keep money in the treasury, take care of sick members and be punc- tual to every duty — be a leader in deed and in action.
FORM OF KEEPING THE JOURNAL OF BUSINESS.
, State of , the. . . day of . . . , A.D. . .
Tabernacle, No , of Daughters
of Tabor, assembled at Taborian hall at o'clock
p. m., and opened in regular form in the Saba Meroe Degree. Officers all on duty, except (naming the
office). The H. P. appointed Daughters to
fill the stations pro tern.
If it is a regular session, proceed by the Rules of Business.
1. The proceedings of the last regular and in- tervening sessions are read, corrected and approved.
2. Report of the Cyrenes is read, approved by a vote, or referred back for correction.
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3. Petitions for membership are read and re- ferred or ordered to ballot.
4. The report of the Hespers is read and ap- proved, or referred for action.
5. Calling the roll, receiving dues, and the fin- ancial reports.
HOW TO KEEP FINANCIAL REPORTS.
Amount received —
Monthly dues $ 00 00
Taxes 00 00
Fines 00 00
Petition money 00 00
Grand dues 00 00
Received from entertainments 00 00
Received for transfers 00 00
Total received $000 00
Brought forward 000 00
Total in treasury. $000 00
Amount paid out —
For (carefully name what paid out for) $ 00 00
For For For For For For For For
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Total paid out $000 00
Balance in treasury $000 00
Keep your financial account in this manner at
each session and you can always tell the condition
of your Tabernacle.
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For the duties of the C. R. and C. Tr., see Tab- ernacle Constitution in this book.
In all regular sessions proceed with the business in the form found in the Rules of Business.
I.
The Grand Temple and Tabernacle is in no way responsible for the debts of a Subordinate Temple, Tabernacle, Tent or Palatium. They must pay their own debts.
II.
A member who is suspended and wishes to be reinstated in a Temple, Tabernacle, Tent or Pala- tium must be present in the reception room of the hall or they shall not be reinstated in the International Order of Twelve of Sir Knights and Daughters of Tabor, Maids and Pages of Honor.
III.
A Tabernacle can not try its H. P. or P. H. P. They can only be tried by the Grand Temple and Tabernacle or by a committee of three present or past C. M.s or three present or past H. P.s appointed by the C. G. M. from three different Temples or Tabernacles, or by D. G. M.s or D. G. P.s appointed by the C. G. M.
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International Order of Twelve.
PALATIUM OF THE ROYAL HOUSE OF MEDIA.
Constitution and Rules of Business.
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CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE I.
NAME.
Section 1. — This Palatium shall be known by
the name of Palatium, No , City of
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officers.
Sec. 2. — The officers of a Palatium shall be:
1. Presiding Prince P. P .
2. Vice-Princess V.-P.
3. Recording Prince R. P ,
4. Assistant Princess A. P .
5. Prince Banker P. B .
6. Princess Nonna P.N.
7. Prince Clericus P. C .
8. Princess Revista P. R .
9. Prince Marshal P. M.
10. Prince Gonfalonier P. G .
1J. Princess Sentina P. S .
12. Prince Wardship P. W.
Sec. 3. — The officers shall be elected at the reg- ular sessions in the month of March, and installed on or before the twentieth day of April. (See Manual.)
Sec. 4. — The voting shall be by ballot, and a majority of all votes cast will elect. The P. P. ap- points the Tellers.
Sec. 5. — To make the business of the Palatium legal, the Charter must be in the hall or place where the session is held. The Presiding Prince or Vice- Princess is required to be present, or the Palatium can not open.
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Sec. 6. — Seven members shall be a quorum for the transaction of all business brought before the Palatium.
ARTICLE II.
DUTIES OF OFFICERS.
Section 1. — (Read the Manual of General Laws.)
Sec. 2. — The members of the Palatium shall be Knights of Tabor, who have been invested with all four degrees; and Daughters of Tabor, who have received the Saba Meroe Degree.
Sec. 3. — The petition of a Knight must show that he is a member in good standing in a Temple. The petition of a Daughter must show that she is a member in good standing in a Tabernacle.
Sec. 4. — The petition is read at a regular session and balloted on. A majority vote shall elect. The P. P. and V.-P. count the ballots and announce the result.
ARTICLE III.
Section 1. — There must be one regular session of the Palatium every month. The time to meet shall be fixed by the members.
Sec. 2. — The P. P. can call special sessions at any time, for the giving of degrees, lectures, drills, or on any other business that requires the action of the members.
Sec. 3. — All sessions must be opened in the rit- ualistic form. Officers and members are required to be present at the hour set for the opening, or be amenable to such fines as are assessed by the Palatium in open session.
ARTICLE IV.
Section 1. — The Palatium is not a beneficiary department; it is a social one, constituting the high- est degrees in the Order. All Present and Past Grand Officers are required to be members.
Sec. 2. — The Palatium shall create a fund in its treasury, to be used in paying expenses, from the following sources: Membership fee, to be not more than two dollars. The monthly dues shall be regulated so as to pay the necessary expenses.
Sec 3. — The Palatium is required to pay the Grand Temple and Tabernacle, annually, the amount of Grand Dues assessed on each member.
Sec. 4. — the Palatium must pay the expenses of the Presiding Prince or Vice-Princess to the Grand Sessions.
Sec. 6. — The Presiding Prince and Vice-Princess are members of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle. (See Manual.) They shall represent their Palatium at the Grand Session.
ARTICLE V.
REGALIA.
The Regalia and Dress of a Prince of Media shall be a black Prince Albert suit; soft white hat trimmed with gold lace and three emerald green plumes, and brown gloves, badge, and a sword and belt,
For Palatium Officers' Jewels, see Manual.
For the Regalia of a Princess of Media, see Manual.
For Palatium badge, see Manual.
PALATINE GUARDS.
The Princes of Media can at any time organize themselves into Palatine Guards. If there are not
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enough Princes in one Palatium, two or more Pala- tums can unite their Princes and form Palatine Guards. Special privileges are given to the Guards. (See Manual.)
For the Regalia of the Guards, see Manual.
For Chapeau, see Manual.
For Cap, see Manual.
The Guards can turn out on foot or horseback.
For Funeral Ceremony of Princes or Guards, see Manual.
ARTICLE VI.
RULES OF BUSINESS.
1. At the hour named in the By-Law.s, the Pre- siding Prince, or, if he is absent, the Vice-Princess, shall call the Palatium to order, and proceed to open in the form laid down in the Rituals.
2. Minutes of the last regular and intervening session are read, corrected and approved.
3. Petitions for membership read, and the Pre- siding Officer orders a ballot for candidates who are applying for membership.
4. The Presiding Officer declares the result of the ballot.
5. Reading of official notices and correspondence, and acting thereon.
6. Reports of special committees.
7. Calling the roll of members and collecting dues, fines and assessments.
8. Unfinished and new business. Under this rule the R. P. and P. B. make their quarterly reports.
9. Lectures on the secret work and the drill.
10. Close in the form found in the Ritual.
11. The degrees can be given at any regular or special session.
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12. For rules of order, and how to conduct bus- iness, see Manual.
ARTICLE VII.
GRAND OFFICERS.
Section 1. — The Grand Presiding Prince is the official representative in the Grand Temple and Tab- ernacle of the Palatiums of the Royal House of Media.
Sec. 2. — His title as the Grand Officer and Rep- resentative of the Palatiums shall be Grand Presiding Prince— G. P. P.
HIS DUTIES.
Sec. 3.— It shall be the duty of the G. P. P. to organize Palatiums in all parts of the jurisdiction of his Grand Temple and Tabernacle, and have them chartered and set to work.
Sec. 4. — It is his duty to visit Palatiums when invited by the P. P. and a majority of the members, and give instruction in the work and laws.
Sec. 5. — It is his duty to correspond, and receive the reports of the Palatium once every three months. The Recording Prince of the Palatium must report the condition and number of members to the G. P. P. every quarter.
Sec. 6. — The G. P. P. shall make an annual re- port at the Grand Session, giving the number of Pala- tiums, their condition, the number of members, the amount of money received and disbursed, the number of deaths, etc., etc.
Sec. 7. — He must report to the Grand Session the number of organized Palatine Guards within the bounds of his jurisdiction. The Prince Marshal of the Palatine Guards must report to the G. P. P., thir-
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ty days before the Grand Session meets, the condition and number of the Guards and the amount of money received and disbursed.
Sec. 8. — The G. P. P. shall receive at the Grand Session, for his traveling expenses and per diem, the same amount that is paid to other Grand Officers who have executive duties to perform.
Sec. 9. — No member can serve in the office of Grand Presiding Prince, unless he is a member in good standing in a Palatium. To be elected Vice- Grand Mentor he must be a member of a Palatium.
Sec. 10.— The G. P. P. shall report to the Inter- national Grand Presiding Prince, on or before the first Monday in July of each year, the number of Palatiums in his jurisdiction, the number of members, the amount of money received and paid out by each Palatium, and such other matters as will be of in- terest to the Triennial Session; also, the number of organized Palatine Guards, and their condition and equipment.
INTERNATIONAL GRAND PRESIDING PRINCE.
Sec. 12.— It is the duty of the I. G. P. P. to give, when requested, to the G. P. P. instructions in the Palatium laws and wTork.
Sec. 13. — He must correspond and receive the correspondence from the G. P. P. It is his duty to organize Palatiums anywhere in the world. He must use every means to have the G. P. P.s push the organizations in their jurisdictions.
Sec. 14. — The I. G. P. P. shall receive, when he is attending the Triennial Grand Session, his traveling expenses and per diem, the same as is paid to the I. C. G. M. and the other four officers named in the Manual.
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ARTICLE VIII.
PALATIUMS.
Section 1. — For further General Laws on Pala- tums, see Manual. For the Installing Ceremony and Duties of the Officers, see Manual. For rights of Presiding Princes, see Manual. For Transfers, see Manual.
ARTICLE IX.
PALATINE GUARDS.
Section 1. — The department of Guards is a spe- cial one in the Palatium. They are granted special privileges. (See Manual.)
Sec. 2. — The Guards are required to be ready at the call of the C. G. M. or G. P. P. to go any distance, fully prepared and equipped for a march, turnout, or parade.
Sec. 3. — The Guards must be ready to meet ev- ery Triennial Grand Session, and be prepared to go into camp with the Uniform Rank, and have one day set apart for a parade during the session.
Sec. 4. — The Guards are required to attend the Grand Sessions and pay their own way. It is for this that special- privileges are given to them, and that they can attend the Grand Sessions of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle, when ordered by the C. G. M.s or G. P. P.s.
Sec. 5. — The Guards have the authority to drill for prizes against any drill corps of any secret or- der, and' use any Drill Manual agreed upon by both parties.
Sec. 6. — When the Guards drill for a prize against other Guards, or against the Uniform Rank, the con- test must be decided by the Manual Drill of the International Order of Twelve.
Sec. 7. — Each corps of Palatine Guards is here-
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by required to be regularly organized, the Prince Marshal acting as President; also a Secretary and Treasurer, who are to be elected annually by the Guards.
1. The Prince Marshal shall preside at all bus- iness meetings.
2. The Secretary shall keep a record of the pro- ceedings, and collect all moneys coming in from all sources, and keep his books in such shape that he can at any time report the condition of the treasury. All moneys received by him must be placed in the hands of the Treasurer. He is required to draw all warrants for money on the Treasurer. To make the warrants legal, they must be signed by the P. M. and attested by the Secretary's signature.
3. It is the duty of the Treasurer to receive all moneys and valuables — the property of the Guards — from the Secretary, and receipt to him. He must pay all warrants drawn on the Treasurer, when prop- erly signed. He must give an acceptable bond, to secure the moneys in his possession, to the Guards' Trustees.
4. The Trustees of the Guards shall be chosen from three members of the Palatium who are Guards. These Trustees are appointed by the Prince Marshal, and hold their office until removed by the P. M.
ARTICLE X. '
Section 1. — The Palatium is required to have a code of By-Laws, stating the time and date of the regular sessions (the fees for membership, the monthly dues, and other matters of business not found in the Constitution are fixed by the Ritual) .
Sec. 2. — The members of the Palatium may make it beneficiary, if by a two-thirds vote it is so ordered .
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AMENDMENTS.
This Constitution may be amended ]by a unani- mous vote of the members of all Palatiums, and if recommended by all the Grand Sessions, and if adopted by the unanimous vote of the Triennial Grand Session, the amendment becomes law.
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BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF THE
PALATUMS OF THE ROYAL
HOUSE OF MEDIA.
ARTICLE I.
Section 1. — This Palatium shall be known by the name of . Palatium, No
Sec. 2. — The hour to assemble in session shall
be o'clock, p. m., in the fall and winter
months, and at o'clock, p. m., in the spring
and summer months.
Sec. 3. — The business shall be conducted in ac- cordance with the rules. (See Article VI., of the Constitution.)
ARTICLE II.
FEES AND DUES.
Section 1. — The fee for membership shall be not more nor less than two dollars. The fee must come with the petition, or it can not be acted on.
Sec. 2. — The monthly dues shall be cents.
When a member permits his or her dues to remain unpaid for three months, the R. P. at roll-call an- nounces the name of the Prince or Princess who owes that amount. If the members fail to pay within one month after this announcement, they are declared
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suspended by the Presiding Officer, until the full amount of dues is paid.
Sec 3. — A member who is suspended is debarred from all rights and privileges of the Palatium.
ARTICLE III.
Section 1. — When members are suspended from the Temple or Tabernacle, that suspension suspends them from the Palatium. The Presiding Officer is required to announce the suspension in open session.
Sec. 2. — When members are expelled from a Tem- ple or Tabernacle, that expulsion expels them from the Palatium.
REMARKS.
The Palatium is not intended as a beneficiary department; it is a social department, and intended to unite the Knights and Daughters in the highest department in the International Order of Twelve. The Temples and Tabernacles are the beneficiary de- partments. It should be the earnest desire of all mem- bers of these departments to make them real and lasting benefits. The Palatium being a social depart- ment, every means should be adopted to make the sessions pleasant and agreeable. Refreshments may be served in this department. It may be made one of social enjoyment- by music, debates, recitations, etc., etc.
ARTICLE IV.
BENEFITS.
The members of the Palatium may, if they de- sire, make it beneficiary, as per Constitution, by filling out and adopting the following sections :
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Section 1. — Each member shall be entitled to
receive, when sick, $ per week, this benefit
to continue as long as the Beneficiary Committee decides that the member is not able to pursue his usual avocation.
Sec. 2. — When a Prince departs from this life,
the Palatium shall appropriate $ to assist
the Temple in paying the funeral expenses.
Sec. 3. — On the death of a Princess, the Palatium
is required to appropriate $ to assist the
Tabernacle in paying the funeral expenses.
Sec. 4.— The P. P. or V.-P. shall appoint a Ben- eficiary Committee at the first session after their in- stallation. This Committee shall be composed of three members — one Prince and two Princesses.
Sec. 5. — It is the duty of this Committee to visit the sick members, and decide if it is necessary to pay the weekly benefit. On the recommendation of the Committee the benefit is either paid or not.
Sec. 6. — The Committee reports the condition of the sick member to the Presiding Officer. If their report is approved of by that officer, the Committee have warrants drawn, and pay the sick member every week, until convalescence or death.
Sec. 7. — This Committee draws and pays the funeral appropriation. The funeral arrangement is entirely made by the Temple or Tabernacle of which the deceased was a member.
Sec. 8. — The Beneficiary Committee reports its doings to the regular session. Their report must be signed by all of the Committee.
EXPLANATION OF ALTERATIONS.
The Presiding Prince or Vice-Princess are the le- gal delegates.
The R. P. reports to the Grand Presiding Prince.
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On the same page, and on page 5, that regalia is now the regalia and dress of the Palatine Guards. (For the regalia and dress of a Prince of Media, read the Constitution, Article V.)
(See Palatine Guards' Chapeau.) In the Manual, the main feather is an emerald green. (This is the royal color of the Taborian Order.) It is an ostrich feather. The green feather is long and broad, and reaches from the front of the Chapeau to the extreme back. On each side of the green feather is a narrow white feather. On the left side of the Chapeau is the emblematic Shield, with the letters UP. C." The color of the Chapeau is black, and is trimmed with gold lace.
The Mural Crown (see Manual) is the highest- priced Crown that is worn. It is made of metal, and ornamented with a variety of colored stones. But if you want a cheap Crown, which will look just as well, it can be made of pasteboard, cut in the same shape, to fit the head, covered with gold paper. Mucilage will do for- pasting, and will make a firm Crown. It may be ornamented with white and colored beads, or in any manner to suit your taste.
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In Solo Deo Salus.
CONSTITUTION OF THE MAIDS AND PAGES OF HONOR.
ARTICLE I.
NAME.
Section 1. — This organization shall be known as the Children of Mount Tabor, or Maids and Pages of Honor, of the International Order of Twelve.
Sec. 2. — This Tent shall be known as
Tent, No , of , State of
ARTICLE II.
OFFICERS.
1 . Chief Maid Presiding (Girl) .
2. Chief Page Vice (Boy).
3. Chief Record Keeper (Girl) .
4. Vice-Record Keeper (Boy).
5. Chief of the Chest (Girl).
6. Chief Tent Marshal (Boy).
7. Chief Banner Bearer (Boy) .
8. Chief Cup Bearer (Girl).
9. Chief Cup Bearer (Girl).
10. Chief Cup Bearer (Girl).
11. Chief Mace Bearer (Boy).
12. Chief Mace Bearer (Boy).
13. Chief Mace Bearer (Boy).
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14. Chief Tent Keeper (Girl).
15. Outer Tent Keeper (Boy).
ADULTS.
1 . Queen Mother (Adult) . '
2. Vice-Queen Mother (Adult) .
3. Father of the Tent (Adult) .
4. Queen Mother's Messenger (Girl).
5. Queen's Mother's Messenger (Girl) .
ARTICLE III.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Section 1. — The officers shall be elected at the regular meeting in the month of May, and installed on or before the second Wednesday in June.
Sec. 2. — The seven first officers shall be elected by ballot or show of hands; all other officers shall be appointed by the Queen Mother.
Sec. 3. — A majority of all votes cast shall be necessary to a choice to elect, the Vice-Queen Mothar and Father to act as tellers.
Sec. 4. — The Tent, at its regular meeting in the month of April, elects a Queen Mother, a Vice-Queen Mother, and Father of the Tent. The Queen Mother and Vice-Queen Mother must be a member in good standing in a Tabernacle. The Father of the Tent must be a member in good standing in a Temple. The Queen Mother and Father of the Tent must not be members of the same family.
ARTICLE IV.
DUTIES OF OFFICERS.
Section 1. — It shall be the duty of the Chief Maid to preside at all meetings of the Tent, under the instructions of the Q. M.; to call special meetings;
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sign all money orders; state questions, and enforce rules and regulations.
Sec. 2.— The Chief Page Vice shall fill all the duties of the C. M. P. when she is absent; and in her presence assist her in the business of the Tent.
Sec. 3. — The Chief Record Keeper, under the in- struction of the Q. M., shall record the business, keep a roll of members, receipt all moneys and take an account of the same and pay it to the C. of the C, draw all warrants on the C. C. for money, and report to the Grand Session the names and number of members annually.
Sec. 4. — It shall be the duty of the Vice-Record Keeper to assist the C. R. K. in her many duties, and to attend to the duties of the office when the C. R. K. is absent.
Sec. 5. — The duty of the Chief of the Chest is to receive all moneys from the C. R. K., and keep an account of and deposit it with the Q. M.
Sec. 6.— It shall be the duty of the Chief Tent Marshal to drill the Cadets and members, and marshal them on all public occasions.
Sec. 7. — The Chief Banner Bearer shall have the Banner of the Tent in his care, and carry it in all public processions.
Sec. 8. — The Chief Cup Bearers' duty shall be to carry the Cups of the Tent on all public occasions, and to use them in the Tent.
Sec. 9. — It shall be the duty of the Chief Mace Bearers to carry the Maces of office, and march in front of the processions of the Tent.
Sec. 10. — It is the duty of the Chief Tent Keeper to guard the inside door of the Tent, and announce the names of all who desire admittance, and admit them when ordered by the C. M. P.
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Sec. 11. — It is the duty of the Outer Tent Keeper to guard the outside door of the Tent, and give notice to the C. T. K. when a member or visitor desires to be admitted.
Sec. 12. — The Queen Mother shall have the en- tire control of the Tent; and give officers and mem- bers all the needed instruction; also to supervise the business of the Tent, and report at each meeting the amount of money in the treasury. In the absence of the Q. M., the V.-Q. M. shall control the Tent.
Sec. 13. — It is the duty of the Father of the Tent to be present at every meeting, and open with singing and prayer; he* shall visit sick members and attend all funerals.
Sec. 14. — It is the duty of the Queen Mother's Messengers to attend upon her during her meetings, and obey all orders given by her.
ARTICLE V.
MEMBEKSHIP OF THE TENT.
Section 1. — The members of the Tent shall be Boys and Girls of good manners, sound mind and healthy in body; they must be recommended by their parents or guardians.
Sec. 2. — Girls are admitted from six months to fifteen years of age. When they arrive at sixteen years they can join the Tabernacle by paying one dollar.
Sec. 3. — Boys are admitted from six months to seventeen years of age. They can join the Temple when they are eighteen years old by paying one dollar.
Sec. 14. — Parents or guardians who desire their children to become members must apply to the Queen Mother or Father, stating age of the child, and pay
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the usual fee. If approved by them, the child is enrolled.
ARTICLE VI.
FEES AND DUES.
The Queen Mother fixes the amount of fees for membership, monthly dues, and burial assessment.
ARTICLE VII.
BENEFITS.
Section 1. — Every Boy or Girl that has been a member of the Tent six months, and all dues paid
up, shall be entitled to and receive per week
when sick, during the time a doctor is in attendance.
Sec. 2. — On the death of a member, the Tent
shall pay to the parents or guardians (the
Q. M., V.-Q. M. and Father fix the amount) to assist them in funeral expenses.
ARTICLE VIII.
REGALIA.
Section 1. — The regalia of the Maids shall con- sist of a white dress; white gloves; a pink sash, four inches wide, worn from either right or left shoulder; a wreath of leaves and flowers for headwear, and a Tent badge.
Sec. 2. — The Taborian Cadets shall be neatly dressed in dark blue suits; knee pants and scarlet stockings; coat buttoned up in front; brown gloves; scarlet belt; Tent badge, to be worn on left breast; iron or tin-pointed javelin, five feet long, one inch and a half in thickness, of scarlet color; black Cadet cap, with silver band, and letters "T. C." thereon.
Sec. 3. — The banner shall be two by three feet. One side deep scarlet, with the name of the city and
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State thereon The other side light green, with the name and number of the Tent . The banner is trimmed with silver lace and fringe .
ARTICLE IX.
CRIMES AND PENALTIES.
Section 1. — Every member who fails to attend a regular meeting, and is without a good excuse, shall be fined cents.
Sec. 2 — Every member who tells any of the bus- iness of the Tent to persons s who are not members of the Order shall be fined
Sec. 3 — Every member who lets the monthly dues remain unpaid for three months will be suspended until all dues are paid.
Sec. 4. — Any member who will not come to or- der when requested by the C. M. P. or Q. M. shall
for the first offense be fined ; for the second,
be suspended for one month; for the third, be sus- pended indefinitely.
ARTICLE X.
QUORUM.
Ten members shall constitute a quorum for any business of the Tent. The Queen Mother or Vice- Queen Mother or Father must be present at every meeting with the Charter.
ARTICLE XL
QUARTERLY REPORTS.
Section 1. — The Chief Record Keeper, and Chief of the Chest, shall give a quarterly report to the Tent at the regular monthly meetings in April, July, Oc-
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tober and January, of all moneys received and paid out. The Q. M. must supervise the report, and have the Record Book kept in proper order.
Sec. 2. — The Queen Mother is required to care- fully instruct the Children in deportment and polite- ness, and teach them to respect persons older than themselves, to love the members of the Tent, and to meet at the sessions of the Tent punctually at the appointed hour.
Sec. 3. — The Queen Mother must not permit noisy and unruly Children to remain members of the Tent. The Queen Mother has the authority to admit and enroll as many Children in her Tent as she desires. She must have the Constitution and By-Laws read in open session at least once in every quarter.
Sec. 4. — The Queen Mother shall report quarterly the condition of her Tent to the Grand Queen Mother, also the number of members.
Sec. 5. — Every new member is introduced to the Tent and received with twelve claps — four times three — and instructed in the Password and Saluting Sign, and impressed that they shall keep them secret from all who are not members of the Tent.
ARTICLE XII.
TENT TREASURER.
Section 1. — The Queen Mother shall be the Treasurer of the Tent. She shall give a bond to the Trustees of the Tabernacle for the safety of the Tent's money. The Trustees shall report to the G. Q. M., when requested, the condition of the Tent's Treas- ury. She shall receive all moneys and valuables be- longing to the Tent, and shall report monthly, at a regular meeting of the Tent, the amount of money received and paid out during the month.
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Sec. 2. — Money can only be drawn from the Treasurer on a warrant signed by the C. M. P. and V.-Q. M., and countersigned by the C. R. K.
ARTICLE XIII.
Section 1. — The regalia of the Queen Mother shall be a white dress and a dark pink robe, en train; a golden coronet, ornamented with white stones; pink gloves; emerald green belt, with silver clasps, and figures 333; a scepter, made to suit the taste. When she does not wear the robe, the regalia is an emerald green collar, trimmed with twelve silver stars and silver lace, and the letters "Q. M." thereon.
Sec. 2. — The Vice-Queen Mother wears the same, excepting the robe and scepter.
Sec. 3. — The Father of the Tent shall wear the Taborian Division dress and regalia.
ARTICLE XIV.
Section 1. — The officers of the Tent may be installed* by any Past Q. M., District G. M., G. Q. M., or Q. M.
Sec. 2. — The manner of installing is as follows: All the officers are seated in their proper stations. Their individual duties are read to them from the Constitution, commencing with the Queen Mother, and so on until all the officers are installed. When this is finished, the Installing Officer calls up all those present, except the officers who have just been installed.
Sec. 3. — The Installing Officer then declares the officers installed, and all who are not installed stand and give the twelve claps — four times three.
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FORM OF DECLARATION.
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By virtue of the power and authority in us vested we now declare the officers of Tent
installed in regular form for the ensuing Tent year. ARTICLE XV.
ANNUAL RETURNS.
The returns of the Tent, with the names of the members, must be forwarded to the Chief Grand Scribe one month before the Grand Session meets. Every Tent that has been organized three months
or more must forward with their returns
dollars, to pay their annual Grand Dues. The Grand Scribe will receipt to the Queen Mother.
ARTICLE XVI.
CHARTER AND BOOKS.
Section 1.— The C. G. M. shall charter and number the Tent, and supply two Taborian Consti- tutions with the Charter. The price of Charter and Books shall not be less than seven dollars. The Tent must have a Manual, it to be the property of
the Tent.
gEC 2.— When a Tent fails to meet for three consecutive months, the Charter is proclaimed dead by the Grand Queen Mother. It can not be reor- ganized except by order of the C. G. M.
LAWFUL INSTRUCTIONS.
1. The membership of Tents shall consist of children ranging from the ages of six months to seven- teen years.
2. A[Girl must join a Tabernacle when she ar-
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rives at the age of sixteen. She can not remain a member of the Tent after that age.
3. A boy is required to join a Temple when he becomes eighteen years of age. He can not remain a member of the Tent after that age.
4. The only adult members of a Tent shall be the Queen Mother, Vice-Queen Mother, and Father of the Tent; and they, to hold these offices, must be members in good standing in their respective Taber- nacles or Temples.
5. This Constitution is for the Tent and its government.
6. The Boys of the Tent shall be known as Taborian Cadets.
7. The Tent is one of the four departments in the International Order of Twelve. It is governed by its own laws, and is subject to neither the Temple nor Tabernacle.
8. The Queen Mother shall have full control or management of the Tent, and will be held accountable to the Grand Body, under which its Charter is held, for the manner in which she administers the laws.
9. The Queen Mother shall represent her Tent in the Grand Session, and make a full report of the work and business during the previous Tent year.
10. Tents shall elect their own officers. After a Maid or Page moves to place a candidate in nom- ination— and being duly seconded — a vote is taken, and a majority of the votes given will elect. The Vice or Queen Mother, assisted by the Father of the Tent, shall conduct the election.
11. The Tent has no secret degrees. The only secrets being the Password and Saluting Sign.
12. When a Maid arrives at the age of sixteen years, she chooses the Tabernacle which she desires to join. The Queen Mother gives her a transfer,
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free of cost, recommending her to the Tabernacle which she desires to join, giving her age, and stating how long she has been a member of the Tent, and shall certify as to her moral character, good deport- ment, and that she is in perfect health. A Tabernacle shall not receive a member from any Tent unless acceptable as regards morality and good deportment, and is in perfect health. She must have a doctor's certificate for the Tabernacle.
13. When a Taborian Cadet arrives at the age of eighteen years, he must choose the Temple which he desires to join. The Queen Mother gives him a transfer, free of cost, stating how long he has been a member of the Tent, and when he arrived at the age of eighteen years. He must be in good health, or he can not be admitted to membership in the Temple. He must get a doctor's certificate to join the Temple.
14. The Tabernacle to which the Maid is trans- ferred must confer all the degrees upon her, and enroll her name. (The Maid shall pay one dollar when her name is enrolled.)
15. The Temple to which the Page is transferred shall give him all the degrees. (He shall pay one dollar on being enrolled.)
The Cadets of every Tent are required to have a band, composed of fifes and drums. There should be two or more fifes and drums. The Father of the Tent shall have the Cadets properly instructed. The Q. M. is authorized to procure fifes and drums for the Tents .
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BY-LAWS.
MEETINGS.
The hour to meet shall be fixed by the Queen Mother, V.-Q. M. and Father; there must be one monthly meeting each month for the collection of dues and receiving of members, and other regular business; and a call meeting at any time the Queen Mother decides it is needed.
THE AGE OF MEMBERS.
Section 1. — A Girl, when she becomes sixteen years old, must be made a member of the Tabernacle, and her name taken from the Tent roll. The Taber- nacle is not to make a charge for giving the degrees, but the Tent member that is made in the Tabernacle shall pay one dollar when her name is put on the roll-book.
Sec. 2. — The Boy, when he arrives at the age of eighteen years, must be made a Knight in the Tem- ple. The Temple is not to charge for the degrees, but when the Tent member is enrolled on the Temple's books he must pay one dollar.
over age.
Sec. 3. — No adult person is to be a member of the Tent but the Queen Mother, Vice-Queen Mother and Father of the Tent. The Tent is a Children's organization in the International Order of Twelve.
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BY-LAWS.
1. The meetings of the Tent shall be called to
order at o'clock, by the C. M. P. The
Q. M. gives three raps, and all put on regalia or badges, and the officers take their places.
2. Singing and prayer, led by the Father; if he is not present, some other person is appointed to perform the duty pro tern.
3. The C. M. P. gives one rap, and all are seated. She declares the Tent open for business, and instructs the Tent Keeper to report all who apply for admittance.
4. Reading of the minutes of last meeting, cor- recting and approving.
5. Calling roll, and receiving dues and fees.
6. Receiving and enrolling new members.
7. New business, motions and resolutions.
8. Marching and drill practice.
9. Queen Mother's instructions.
10. Closing in the usual form, by the singing of closing hymn, and giving twelve claps in regular order — four times three.
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RULES OF ORDER.
1. Every member must meet in the Tent cleanly dressed, and have their working regalia or badge.
2. Members or visitors are not permitted to remain in open Tent unless they have their badges or regalia on in proper form.
3. The members must address the officers in open Tent by their title.
4. A member must not be interrupted while speaking.
5. No member shall speak more than five min- utes, without permission of the C. M. P.
6. All business meetings shall be governed by the Order of Business.
7. The strictest order must be kept during the hours of business.
QUEEN MOTHER.
The wife of a king, a woman who is the sovereign ruler of a kingdom. Queen Mother is the title of the executive officer in a Tent of Maids and Pages, the fourth department in the International Order of Twelve.
TENT.
A movable or portable house. It was the first covering or shelter which our ancestors used. The fourth department in the International Order of Twelve is called the Children's Tent. The members of it are known as Maids and Pages. But three adults are permitted to be members. Tents were organized to gather in the children, to give them moral in- struction, to teach them the difference between right
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and wrong, to guide their young minds in the ways that will ultimately make them good men and women, and to discipline them in the obeying of the laws and rules. As they grow up, the impression of right and justice will be impressed upon them, and they will be moral and good citizens and faithful members of the Order. The Tent is governed by the Constitu- tion and By-Laws; it has no rituals nor degrees. Provision is made, when the Boys become eighteen years of age, and the Girls sixteen years of age, that they become members of either a Temple or a Tab- ernacle. If they have been properly instructed in the Tent, they will understand the nature of a sacred obligation. The Queen Mother must carefully train the Girls in ladylike manners and deportment, and the Boys in good manners and manliness. The Fa- ther of Tents must teach the Taborian Cadets the march and drill. It is not necessary that the Girls should be drilled in public. Teach them how to be modest, virtuous, and retiring. The Tent is the Order's school-house.
THE TENT IN THE MANUAL.
For Tent instruction, see Manual. For Funeral Ceremony, see Manual. For Taborian Cadets' Drill, see Manual. For Tent Transfer, see Manual. For Rights of Queen Mothers, see Manual. For Tent Banner, see Manual. For Tent Badge, see Manual. For Tent History, see Manual.
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TABORIAN CADETS.
(Tune: "My Maryland.";
1. ;Come, Cadets, join joyful song,
A happy, clapping Taborian band, With heart and hand our voices prolong, Happy clapping Taborian band. For Tabor's Mount we are to train, And from its summit our joy proclaim; Maids and Pages bless Tabor's honored name ; We are the Children of Mount Tabor, A happy, clapping Taborian band.
2. In every State Tabor's cadets are marching Witji drum and fife, a happy, clapping band; Look! Listen! It is the Stars of Tabor coming, A free and happy, clapping band.
Queen Mother, here 's your Crown of honor ;
The Stars of Tabor's hope brightly shining.
On the tented field, Mother Queen, we are weaving
Garlands of victory to encircle thy brow,
For we are a happy, clapping band.
3. Knights of Tabor, hear the glorious sound,
It is the Cadets, a happy, clapping Taborian band. Over streams, hills and lofty mountains We are marching, a happy, clapping band. Daughters of Tabor, see the Taborian Children Moving onward with colors flying from State to State, From north to south, from east to west, singing: We are free Taborian, a happy, clapping band. A happy band, clapping, happy band.
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International Order of Twelve.
Constitution and Regulations of the Past
Arcanum or Twelfth Degree, for
Present and Presiding
Officers.
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In Solo Deo Salus.
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Or Present and Past Presiding Officers' Degree.
PAST ARCANUM.
This degree is given to Present and Past Chief Mentors, Present and Past High Priestesses, Present and Past Presiding Princes, Present and Past Vice- Princesses, Present and Past Queen Mothers, Inter- national Grand Deputies, International Deputy Grand Mentors, Deputy Grand Mentors, Deputy Grand Preceptresses, and District Grand Mentors.
AUTHORIZED.
The following are authorized to give the Past Arcanum: Present and Past Chief Grand Mentors, Present and Past Chief Grand Preceptresses, Inter- national Deputy Grand Mentors, International Grand Deputies, Deputy Grand Mentors, Deputy Grand Preceptresses, and District Grand Mentors.
A REGULAR PAST ARCANUM.
In towns or cities where there are twelve or more Past and Present Presiding Officers and Dep- uties, a Past Arcanum Temple must be organized and set to work. The one authorized to organize is the District Grand Mentor. If there is no officer of that grade in the city or town, any Deputy can call the
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meeting, when the names of all the members are en- rolled, and the following officers elected (six Knights and six Daughters):
Chief Arcanum C. A.
Vice- Arcanum, a Daughter V.-A.
Recording Scribe R. S.
Vice-Recording Scribe, a Daughter V.-R. S.
Arcanum Treasurer A. T.
Arcanum Priestess, a Daughter A. P.
Arcanum Drill-Master .A. D.-M.
Arcanum Banner-Bearer, a Daughter . . A. B.-B.
Chief Arcanum Guard C. A. G.
Chief Arcanum Guard, a Daughter C. A. G.
Chief Arcanum Sentinel, a Daughter C. A. St.
Outer Arcanum Sentinel ■ . .0. A. St.
The officers are elected by white and black balls or written ballots. A majority of all votes cast shall elect.
REGULAR ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The officers shall be elected on or before the third Tuesday in March of each year, and installation the first day of April or 20 days thereafter.
ARTICLE VI.
DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS.
Section 1. — It shall be the duty of the Chief Arcanum to preside at all meetings of the Past Ar- canum. He shall call special meetings whenever he deems it necessary. He shall decide all questions of law, order or rules. The Past Arcanum, whenever in session, shall be under his supervision, and he shall cause the business to be done by the rules. He shall decide the time for closing, without a motion. He shall perform all other duties pertaining to his office.
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VICE-ARCANUM.
Sec. 2.— The V.-A. shall fill the duties of the C. A. when he is absent, and in his presence assist in the several duties of the office. Should both C. A. and 'V.-A. be absent at the hour of opening meet- ings, one of the Chief Arcanum Guards opens the Past Arcanum and fulfills the duties of the Presiding Officer pro tern.
RECORDING SCRIBE.
Sec. 3. — The Recording Scribe shall keep the books of the Past Arcanum — the records and the roll of members. He shall keep a regular account with each member, and collect all dues, fines and other moneys belonging to the Past Arcanum, and pay them into the treasury. He shall record the doings of each meeting plainly and neatly, and report to the Past Arcanum, when called on, the condition of the treasury. He shall make a report at the regular session, in the month of January. He shall draw all orders for money on the treasury, and see that they are signed by the C. A., and countersigned by himself.
VICE- RECORDING SCRIBE.
Sec. 4/ — It shall be the duty of the Vice-Recording Scribe to assist the R. S. in his several duties, and to fulfill all the duties of the R. S. when he (the Jl. S.) is ibsent.
PAST ARCANUM TREASURER.
Sec. 5.— The A. T. shall receive all the money and valuables belonging to the Past Arcanum, and pay all orders when drawn properly. He shall keep a correct account of all moneys received and paid
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out. He shall report, when called on by the C. A., the condition of the treasury. He shall make a re- port at the regular meeting in January. He shall give a bond, to secure the money of the Past Arca- num, to the C. A., A. P. and V.-R. S.; for the faithful application of the Past Arcanum's money, per Con- stitution— the amount of the bond to be agreed on at a regular meeting of the Past Arcanum. He shall give to his successor a written statement of the con- dition of the treasury. He shall, when his successor is qualified, turn over to him all books, cash, papers and other property that are in his possession.
ARCANUM PRIESTESS.
Sec. 6. — The A. P. shall conduct the devotional exercises of the Past Arcanum, and visit and give consolation to the sick members.
ARCANUM DRILL-MASTER.
Sec. 7.— It shall be the duty of the A. D.-M. to teach the members the march and drill. He shall teach the sword exercise, and assist in giving the degree. He shall attend the inner door of the Past Arcanum, and shall be Marshal, and assist the C. A. in keeping order. It is his duty to arrange the hall for the meetings.
ARCANUM BANNER-BEARER.
Sec. 8.— It shall be the duty of the A. B.-B. to carry the banner of the Order, and keep it in his possession, and to preserve and keep it ready for use.
CHIEF ARCANUM GUARDS.
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A. in giving the degrees and in preserving order during the hours of business.
CHIEF ARCANUM SENTINEL.
Sec. 10.— It shall be the duty of the C. A. St. to assist the A. D.-M. in attending the inner door of the Arcanum.
OUTER ARCANUM SENTINEL.
Sec. 11. — It is the duty of the O. A. St. to guard the outer entrance to the Arcanum, and admit all who desire to enter, when ordered by the C. A. to admit them, and to receive and fulfill the orders of the C A.
ARTICLE VII.
SESSIONS.
Section 1. — There shall be a regular session every month, and call sessions at any time when needed.
Sec. 2. — The degree can be given at any session, and members can be enrolled at any regular session.
ARTICLE VIII.
TWENTY-EIGHT POINTS OF LAW.
1. It is the duty of the Past Arcanum to pro- vide for the care and entertainment of visiting Grand Officers during their stay. By Grand Officers we mean those who preside in one of the departments, namely: I. C. G. M., I. C. G. P., I. G. P. P., I. G. Q. M., C. G. M., C. G. P., G. P. P., G. Q. M.; and in the International Districts, the D. G. M. and D. G. P. The Past Arcanum may use their judg-
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ment in entertaining other Grand Officers; that is, if they desire to do so.
2. It is the duty of the Past Arcanum to prepare and arrange for the Grand Session, if it is held in their city.
3. Special privileges are granted to the Past Ar- canum to have public entertainments; to keep a full treasury, for the purpose of paying its expenses, and for aiding weak Temples and Tabernacles that are worthy of help.
i The C. A. V.-P. and V. R. S. are the Trustees of the Past Arcanum. All officers who are required to give bond for the faithful discharge of their duties shall deliver the bond to the Trustees, and their suc- cessors. All bonds must be drawn in legal form. When approved by the Trustees, they shall be of binding force during the Past Arcanum year. All bonds must be renewed immediately after the election and installation of officers every year.
5. The R. S. and A. T. must give bonds before they are invested with the duties of their offices; said bonds must receive the approval of the Trustees, or they can not be accepted.
6. The C. A. appoints all committees, unless it is otherwise ordered by a majority vote of the Past Arcanum.
7. The C. A., when an officer is absent or dis- qualified, appoints another member pro tern, to fill the position.
8. Presiding Officers should be an example to their subordinate members; therefore, the members of the Arcanum are required to live in peace with each other — no contention, no fault-finding, no speak- ing disrespectfully of one another. Remember, our Order is composed of ladies and gentlemen, and the Presiding Officers should be sociable and polite.
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9. A member of the Arcanum of whom com- plaint is made for being contentious, fault-finding, or of speaking disrespectfully of another member, or of creating confusion or sowing dissension among the members of the Order, shall be dealt with summarily.
10. A written complaint may be made, signed by two members of the Arcanum, specifying what the Presiding or Past Officer is guilty of. This is to be read in regular session by the R. S.
11. Members of the Past Arcanum may be tried for any of the complaints brought against them, as found in number 9, and if convicted by a two-thirds vote of the Past Arcanum, they shall be suspended from the Arcanum, and the C. G. M. be notified of the action of the Arcanum. This action informs the C. G. M. that the member is unfit to preside, and the peace and harmony of the Order demands the removal of that Presiding Officer from office.
On Constitutional matters, the Arcanum can in- vestigate, and if the offense is so grave as to demand the attention of the C. G. M., the R. S. must write the findings of the investigation to the Grand Chief.
12. The Arcanum obligation must be read at every regular meeting. The C. A., if any part of the obligation is not clear, shall explain its intent and meaning.
13. The Past Arcanum is not a beneficial de- partment; it is a social and instructive house for Presiding Officers. Each newly installed C. M., H. P., P. P., V.-P. and Q. M. is required to join the Arcanum, and pay one dollar for the degree and membership, and necessary monthly dues may be collected from each member, so as to cover the expenses.
14. The business and proceedings of the Ar- canum shall be read, acted on, corrected and adopted if correct.
16. Read Law on Quarterly Pass (Manual) ev^ ery three months. The C. A. requests each Presiding Officer to pronounce the Pass for that quarter, and he corrects the members if not properly given.
16. Read official notices from Grand Officers, and, if necessary, act on them. For instructions or the making of arrangements, this is the proper time to attend to the same.
17. The C. M. reports the condition of his Tem- ple, the number of sick and distressed members who have been attended to since the last session; the deaths and the attendance of members at each session of the Temple, and the number of members who have their full dress regalia and uniform Rank.
18. The H. P. reports the condition of her Tab- ernacle, the number of sick and distressed members, and the attention they have received, and the at- tendance of the members at each session, the deaths and the increase or decrease of membership.
19. The P. P. or V.-P. reports the condition' of the Palatium, the number of members, the number of Palatine Guards who have their full dress regalia, and how often they drill.
20. The Q. M.s report the condition of their Tents, the number of Children, the number of Cadets, and how often they drill.
21. The Grand Deputies report the number of Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums . and Tents which they have organized since the last session.
22. These reports may be made orally or in writing. The R. S. must record the interesting part of the reports.
23. Roll called, dues collected, and the names of new members enrolled. It is not necessary to peti- tion for membership all Presiding Officers and Past Presiding Officers. They are members, if they are in
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good standing, provided they live within the juris- diction of the Past Arcanum.
24. The C. A. inquires of the C. M.s and H. P.s whether or not they have sent their quarterly reports for this quarter. If either of them has failed to do so, the C. A. shall inform them of the consequences of their neglect.
25. The C. A. inquires of the P. P. or V.-P. whether or not they have sent their quarterly report to the Grand Presiding Prince*
26. The C. A. inquires of the Q. M. if she has sent her quarterly report to the Grand Queen Mother.
27. These quarterly reports must be sent to the Grand Officers, who are to receive them every three months — the first weeks in March, June, September and December. ■
28. Unfinished business, new business, discussions on the best ways and means to make the sessions of their Temples, Tabernacles and Palatiums pleasant and attractive, and how to manage the Tents.
ARTICLE IX.
Section 1. — Grand Deputies are required, when they make an organization in a place where there is not an Arcanum, to give the Presiding Officer the Arcanum Degree and full instructions.
Sec. 2. — In cities and towns where the number of Presiding Officers and Deputies are not sufficient to organize a Past Arcanum, they can meet together, and discuss the best ways and means by which to build up, and how to govern for the good of the members, and how to make their sessions pleasant and agreeable.
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RULES OF BUSINESS.
1. Open the session at the hour appointed by the C. A., in the form arranged in the Ritual. Seven members constitute a quorum, and can transact all business legally brought before it.
2. Reading the proceedings of the last regular and special sessions, and correcting and adopting the same.
3. The R. S. reads the obligation carefully and slowly.
4. Reports of Presiding Officers on the condition of their Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents.
5. Unfinished business, if any.
6. Calling the roll, collecting dues and fees.
7. Receiving and enrolling new members, and giving the degree.
8. New business, and discussions.
9. The C. A. asks whether all the members are in peace and harmony with each other. If there are any not at peace and harmony, they are requested to file a written charge at the next session.
10. Closing, in the form laid down in the Ritual .
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International Order of Twelve.
INTERNATIONAL DI3TRICTS-THEIR GOVERNMENT AND REGULATIONS.
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In Solo Deo Salus."
DISTRICT GRAND TEMPLES AND TABERNACLES.
ARTICLE I.
Section 1 . — The International Chief Grand Men- tor may organize an International District in any State, Territory or country not having a Grand Temple or Tabernacle.
Sec. 2. — The District shall be under the control of the I. C. G. M., and subject to the laws of the International Grand Temple and Tabernacle.
Sec. 3. — A District can not be organized with less than twelve organizations, namely: Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents.
Sec. 4. — When a district has forty or more or- ganizations, the I. C. G. M. is required to organize and institute Grand Temples and Tabernacles as denned in the General Law. (See Manual, pages 41, 42.)
ARTICLE II.
Section 1. — The membership of the District Grand Temple and Tabernacle shall be as follows (to continue their membership, they must reside within the boundaries of the District) :
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1. Chief Mentors and Past Chief Mentors.
2. High Priestesses and Past High Priestesses.
3. Presiding Princes and Past Presiding Princes.
4. Queen Mothers and Past Queen Mothers.
5. International Deputy Grand Mentors.
6. Vice-Princesses and Past Vice-Princesses.
7. International Grand Deputies.
Sec. 2. — Every member of the District is required to attend the District Grand Session.
1. Chief Mentors represent their Temples.
2. High Priestesses represent their Tabernacles.
3. Presiding Princes or Vice-Princesses represent their Palatiums.
4. Queen Mothers represent their Tents.
5. Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents pay the traveling expenses and board of their rep- resentatives.
ARTICLE III.
Section 1. — The vote in the District Grand ses- sion is as follows: Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents have four votes each in the election of the District Grand Officers. If the Presiding Officer and Vice are absent of either Temple, Tabernacle, Palatium or Tent, their vote is lost. There are no proxies in the Taborian Order.
Sec. 2.— Past Chief Mentors, Past High Priest- esses, Past Presiding Princes, Past Vice-Princesses, International Deputy Grand Mentors, and Interna- tional Grand Deputies have one vote each.
Sec. 3. — District Grand Officers have one vote each.
Sec; 4. — The voting is by written ballots. The roll of Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents is called by the District Recorder, and each repre- sentative votes. Then the Past Officers are called,
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and they vote. Then the District Grand Officers are called, and they vote.
Sec. 5. — Five Tellers are appointed by the Pre- siding Grand Officer to count the ballots and report the result. Two of these Tellers are Knights and three are Daughters.
ARTICLE IV.
DISTRICT GRAND OFFICERS.
1. District Grand Mentor D. G. M.
2. District Grand Preceptress .D. G. P.
3. District Grand Recorder . . .D. G. R.
4. District Grand Orator D. G. 0.
5. District Grand Inner Sentinel D. G. I. St.
6. District Grand Outer Sentinel D. G. O. St.
DUTIES OF GRAND OFFICERS.
Section 1. — It shall be the duty of the District Mentor to make organizations in all parts of the District he shall visit, and instruct Temples, Tab- ernacles, Palatiums and Tents, when they request his presence. When he visits, his traveling expen- ses and per diem must be paid by the Temple, Tab- ernacle, Palatium or Tent which invites him. He must, when ordered by the I. C. G. M., visit any part of the District on special business for the Order. His expenses must be paid out of the International Grand Treasury. He is to represent his District in the Triennial Grand Session, and the Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents in the District will be assessed pro rata to pay his traveling expenses and per diem. He is to keep a list of all organiza- tions, and report to the I. C. G. M. their condition every three months. C. M.s and H. P.s will make their quarterly reports to him, and he will furnish
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them with the Quarterly Pass. His office expenses will be paid out of the funds of the District Session, that is, for his stationery and postage stamps. In the absence of the I. C. G. M. from the District Grand Session, he is to hold the session and to report to the I. C. G. M.
DUTIES OF THE DISTRICT PRECEPTRESS.
Sec. 2. — It shall be the duty of the District Preceptress to visit all Tabernacles and Tents, when invited by the H. P. or Q. M. Her expenses are to be paid by the Tabernacle or Tent that she visits. She is authorized to organize Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents in all parts of her District. She is the representative of the District in the Triennial Grand Session, and the organizations in the District will be assessed pro rata to pay her expenses. When the I. C. G. M. and D. G. M. are absent from the session, it is her duty to preside.
DISTRICT GRAND RECORDER.
Sec. 3.— It is the duty of the D. G. R. to record the proceedings of the session and prepare them for the press. She receives and receipts for the Grand Dues. She must keep correct minutes of the business of the District Grand Session.
DISTRICT GRAND ORATOR.
Sec. 4.— It shall be the duty of D. G. O. to open the sessions with devotional exercises, and to preach the Annual Sermon, when requested. When a Tem- ple or Tabernacle requires his presence, it shall pay his traveling expenses.
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DISTRICT INNER GRAND SENTINEL.
Sec. 5.— It is the duty of the D. I. G. St. to guard the inner door of the session, and attend to the instructions of the Presiding Officer.
DISTRICT OUTER GRAND SENTINEL.
Sec. 6.— It shall be the duty of the D. 0. G. St. to guard the outer door of the session, under the instruction of the Presiding Officer.
ARTICLE V.
DISTRICT GRAND SESSION.
Section 1. — The session shall assemble the day and hour set by the I, C. G. M. The roll of Tem- ples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents is called by the D. G. R., if there are seven or more Represent- atives present.
Sec. 2. — The session shall be opened in the Saba Meroe Degree, in the form found in the Ritual — "Dedicating the Hall."
Sec. 3. — The following committees are appointed, consisting of five members each — two Knights and three Daughters: On Credentials; On Returns; On Obituaries; On Ways and Means; On Accounts; special committees are appointed if necessary.
Sec. 4. — Afternoon Session: Call from rest to work. Report on Credentials; Presiding Officer's Mes- sage is read; District Grand Mentor's Report; Dis- trict Grand Preceptress' Report; Grand Deputies' Reports. The Representatives report the condition and prospects of their Temples, Tabernacles, Pala- tiums and Tents. Call from work to rest.
Sec. 5. — Second Day, Morning Session: Call from rest to work. Reports of Cummittees; Roll of Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents called,
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and Grand Dues collected; motions, resolutions, etc., to be acted on. Call from work to rest.
Sec. 6. — Afternoon Session: Call from rest to work. Reports of Committees; continuance of col- lection of Grand Dues; motions, discussions, questions and answers. Call from work to rest.
Sec. 7. — Third Day, Morning Session: Call from rest to work. Final report of Committees; memorial services; new business; and closing up of the business of the session; election of Grand Officers. Call from work to rest.
Sec. 8. — Afternoon Session: Call from rest to work. Finish the business of the session, and prepare for the parade.
Sec. 9. — Night Session: Installation of Grand Officers, and closing the session.
Sec. 10. — The spare hours during the night ses- sions may be utilized to exemplify the ritualistic work.
Sec. 11. — Take notice: The proceedings of each session must be read at the opening of the next succeeding session, corrected and adopted.
Sec. 12. — If the business can not be concluded in three days, take another day, and make it a four days' session.
ARTICLE VI.
DUTIES OF COMMITTEES.
Section 1. — It shall be the duty of the Com- mittee on Credentials to report all members of the District, divided as follows: 1st, Representatives of Temples; 2d, of Tabernacles; 3d, of Palatiums; 4th, of Tents; 5th, the names of Past C. M.s, Past H. P.s, Past Q. M.s, I. D. G. M.s and I. G. D.s. This report must give the name of the Temple, Tabernacle, Pala- tium or Tent which they represent, and the names
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of all Past Presiding Officers who are in good standing, whether present or absent.
Sec. 2. — The Committee on Returns is required to examine the returns of Temples, Tabernacles and Palatiums, and report on each as follows: 1st, the name and number; 2d, the number of members; 3d, the number suspended; 4th, the number expelled; 5th, the names of the C. M. and C. S., H. P. and C. R., P. P. and P. R.; 6th, the amount of Grand Dues; 7th, the name of the place where located, and the State.
The returns of Tents: 1st, name and number of the Tent; 2d, number of males; 3d, number of females; 4th, total number; 5th, names of Q. M. and C. M. P.; 6th, the amount of Grand Dues; 7th, the name and place where located, and the State.
Sec. 3. — The Committee on Ways and Means shall examine all business referred to them by the District Session, and recommend what they consider the best action to be taken.
Sec. 4. — It shall be the duty of the Committee on Obituaries to report the names of the members who have died during the District year, and the name and number of the Temple, Tabernacle, Palatium or Tent to which they belonged. They shall prepare a programme for obituary exercises, and the District Session shall fix the hour.
Sec. 5. — The Committee on Accounts shall re- ceive and examine all accounts, and report on their correctness.
PAY-ROLL.
The expenses of the following officers are paid out of the Grand Dues, as follows:
1. International Chief Grand Mentor, traveling expenses, and two dollars per day during time of session.
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2. District Grand Mentor, traveling expenses . and two dollars per day during time of session.
3. District Grand Preceptress, traveling expenses, and two dollars per day during time of session.
4. District Recorder, traveling expenses, and two dollars per day during time of session.
5. District Inner St., two dollars per day during time of session.
6. District Outer St., two dollars per day during time of session.
ACCOUNTS AND DISBURSEMENTS.
1. The District Session is required to print its proceedings.
2. The District Recorder prepares the minutes for the press and notifies the I. C. G. S. to draw a warrant to pay the printing expenses.
3. At the closing of the District Grand Session the D. G. R. is required to forward to the I. C. G. S. the amount of receipts by items, and a full account of the disbursements by items, and the balance, if any, of money on hand, after paying all expenses
4. The I. C. G. S., when he receives money from a District, sends a receipt to the D. G. R. for the amount received. He is required to keep separate accounts of each District.
5. The I. C. G. S. deposits all moneys received from the Districts in the International Grand Treasury.
6. The I. C. G. Tr. is required to keep the accounts of each District separately, and pay war- rants when they are signed by the I. C. G. M. and the I. G. G. S.
7. Should there remain any funds in the treas- ury belonging to a District when the District is erected into a Grand Temple and Tabernacle, the I. C. G. S. gives notice to the I. C. G. Tr. to place the money into the general fund.
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District Grand Session,
RULES OF BUSINESS.
1. Opening, at the stated hour, in the Saba Meroe Degree.
2. Reading the proceedings of the preceding session.
3. Reports of Grand Officers.
4. Reports of committees.
5. New business, motions and resolutions.
6. Under the head of New Business the Grand Dues are collected.
7. Called from work to rest.
The above is the form of conducting the business each day. The Presiding Officer may vary or change the form of business when it is needed to accomplish any desired end.
The District Session is closed by the installation of the District Grand Officers.
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International Order of Twelve.
Constitution and Regulations of Grand Temples and Tabernacles.
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GENERAL CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE I.
The Grand Temple and Tabernacle for
chartered by the International Grand Temple and Tabernacle of Knights and Daughters of Tabor, of the International Order of Twelve.
ARTICLE II.
JUKISDICTION.
Section 1. — The Grand Temple and Tabernacle shall have jurisdiction and control of the work and business in accordance with the Taborian Laws of all Temples of the Knights of Tabor, all Tabernacles of the Daughters of Tabor, all Palatiums of the Royal House of Media and all Tents of Maids and Pages of Honor, within the boundaries of the jurisdiction exclusively, subject only to the General Laws of the Taborian Order.
Sec. 2. — The Grand Temple and Tabernacle is authorized to grant charters and warrants for the organization of Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents within its jurisdiction.
Sec. 3. — The Grand Temple and Tabernacle is authorized to organize, set up and charter Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents in any State or
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Territory in the United States of North America, or any Province or country in the world not having a Grand Temple and Tabernacle within its bound- aries, and have and hold jurisdiction over said or- ganizations until a Grand Temple and Tabernacle is organized and chartered in said State, Territory, Province or country. (For further information, read Manual.)
Sec. 4. — For Power and Authority, read Manual.
ARTICLE III.
Section 1.— -For the Membership of Grand Tem- ples and Tabernacles, read Manual.
Sec. 2. — For the Grand Officers elected and ap- pointed, the Official Titles and the Arrangement, read Manual.
Sec. 3. — The Presiding Grand Prince of the Pala- tums. (See his duties, in the Laws Governing the Palatiums.)
Sec. 4. — For the Duties of Grand Officers, read Manual.
Sec. 5. — For the Board of Grand Curators, read Manual. For Trustees' bonds, for Power, Strength and Perpetuity, see Manual. For Amendments, for Penalty, see Manual.
ARTICLE IV.
Section 1. — For Power denned, Closed up, With- drawals, read Manual.
Sec. 2. — For Appeals, read Manual. For Annual Sermons, see Manual. For Halls, see Manual.
ARTICLE V.
TABORIAN HOME.
Section 1. — Every Grand Temple and Taber- nacle is required, within five years after they have
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been set to work by charter, to make preparation for a Home, either to be built or purchased. This Home is to be used as a permanent residence for the old Knights and Daughters of Tabor who have no one to care for them when they are unable to take care of themselves.
Sec. 2. — This Home shall be managed, by the Board of Grand Curators, and furnished with every- thing to make life pleasant and comfortable.
Sec. 3. — The Grand Temple and Tabernacle shall make suitable provision for sustaining and maintain- ing the Home, and formulate a code of laws and rules for its government.
Sec. 4. — There shall be added to the Home a school, where the orphan children of Knights and Daughters can receive an education.
Sec. 5.— The school shall have a manual training department, where trades- of all kinds shall be taught to the students of both sexes. If the Home is man- aged properly, all the belongings of the same can be in full operation within ten years from the time the Grand Temple and Tabernacle is set up and chartered.
ARTICLE VI. REVENUE of the grand temple and tabernacle.
1. The revenue shall be received from the fol- lowing sources:
2. Grand Dues from Temples, Tabernacles, Pa- latums and Tents.
3. Charters for Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents.
4. Supplies of all kinds.
5. Grand Temple and Tabernacle membership fees.
6. The Grand Temple and Tabernacle shall, at
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the Grand Sessions, from time to time, tax or assess the members a sum sufficient to sustain and maintain the Home and make the Temples and Tabernacles responsible for the payment thereof.
7. The C. G. M. shall have the authority to assess the members pro rata to make up any deficiency in the payment of expenses or indebtedness.
ARTICLE VII.
PAY-ROLL OF GRAND OFFICERS.
Section 1. — The Grand Officers shall be paid as follows, when attending the Grand Session:
1. The C. G. M. shall receive traveling expenses to and from the Grand Session, and three dollars per day during the time of the session.
2. The C. G. P. shall receive traveling expenses arjd three dollars per day.
3. The G. P. P. shall receive traveling expenses and three dollars per day.
4. The C. G. S. shall receive traveling expenses and three dollars per day.
5. The C. G. R. shall receive traveling expenses and three dollars per day.
6. The G. Q. M. shall receive traveling expenses and three dollars per day.
7. The C. G. Tr. shall receive traveling expenses and three dollars per day.
The office expenses of these seven officers shall be paid out of the funds in possession of the Grand Treasurer.
Sec. 2.— The salary of the C. G. M., C. G. P., C. G. S., C. G. R., C. G. Tr., G. P. P. and G. Q. M. shall be fixed at each Grand Session.
Sec. 3. — The following Grand Officers shall be paid two dollars per day during the Grand Session ,
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namely: C. G. O., C. G. Ps., G. D.-M., I. G. St. and O. G. St.
Sec. 4. — The Grand Sessions are hereby admon- ished to economize in all financial business. The Taborian Order was not organized for the financial benefit of a few members, but it was organized for the best good of the whole membership .
ARTICLE VIII.
GRAND OFFICERS' JEWELS.
Section 1.— -Grand Temples and Tabernacles are required to have their Jewels of Office the third year after they have been set to work and chartered. (For the form of Jewels, see Manual.)
Sec. 2. — These Jewels are only worn by the Grand Officers at the Grand Sessions. At the close of the Grand Session, the Jewels are placed in the care of the Chief Grand Treasurer, and he is held responsible for them, and must produce them at every Grand Session.
Sec. 3. — The Officers of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle can not be legally installed without these Jewels.
ARTICLE IX.
REPRESENTATIVES.
Section 1.— Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents are required to have a representative at the Grand Session.
Sec. 2. — The Chief Mentor is the proper repre- sentative for his Temple. If it is not possible for him to attend, the Vice-Mentor must attend.
Sec. 3. — A Tabernacle is represented by the High Priestess. If it is impossible for her to meet the Grand Session, the Vice-Priestess shall attend.
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Sec. 4. — The Presiding Prince or Vice-Princess is required to represent the Palatium in the Grand Session.
Sec. 5. — A Tent is represented by the Queen Mother in the Grand Session. If she can not attend, the Vice-Queen Mother must attend.
Sec. 6. — A Temple, Tabernacle, Palatium or Tent having no representative at the Grand Session shall be fined, and the amount of the fine and the time it shall be paid is to be fixed by the Grand Session. If not paid at the time set, they shall be suspended by the Chief Grand Mentor until the fine is paid.
Sec. 7. — The only representative for a Temple is the C. M. or V.-M.; and for a Tabernacle, the H. P. or V.-P; for a Palatium, the P. P. or V.-P.; for a Tent, the Q. M. or V.-Q. M. Proxies are not per- mitted in any department of the International Order of Twelve.
Sec. 8. — Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents are required to pay the traveling expenses of their representative to and from the Grand Session, and their board and other expenses, while attending the business of the session.
Sec. 9. — Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents which are not represented in the Grand Ses- sion are not permitted to vote on any question or for Grand Officers.
ARTICLE X.
THE VOTE OF THE GRAND TEMPLE AND TABERNACLE.
Section 1. — The vote in the Grand Session shall be as follows, by the representatives : A Temple, four votes; a Tabernacle, four votes; a Palatium, four votes ; a Tent, four votes.
Sec. 2.— All Past Presiding Officers have one
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vote; each Deputy Grand Meritor, one vote; each Deputy Grand Priestess, one vote.
Sec. 3. — Each Grand Officer, one vote.
Sec. 4. — The C. G. S. shall prepare a roll of all voters, and, as he calls, the voting is done by bal- lots: First, for Temples; second, for Tabernacles; third, for Palatiums; fourth, for Tents; fifth, for Past Officers; sixth, for Deputies; seventh, for Grand Officers; eighth, for Past Grand Officers.
Sec. 5. — There must be five Tellers appointed by the C. G. M., whose duty it is to count the ballots and report the result.
Sec. 6. — It requires a majority of all votes cast to elect. If there are more than two candidates, and neither has a majority, drop the lowest at each ballot until one of them is duly elected.
Sec. 7. — The vote is taken by written or printed ballots.
ARTICLE XI.
MAKING ORGANIZATIONS.
Section 1.— It is the duty of C. G. M. to build up the Order. For that purpose he appoints any number of Deputies, both Knights and Daughters. The Deputies are authorized to charge for their work, as follows :
Sec. 2. — For giving the degrees and setting a Temple to work, composed of from 12 to 18 men, three dollars each; for 20 to 30, two dollars and twenty-five cents each; for 31 or more, two dollars each.
Sec. 3. — For giving the degrees and setting a Tabernacle of Ladies to work: For 12 to 20, two dollars and fifty cents each; for 25 to 32, two dollars each; for 33 or more, one dollar and fifty cents each.
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Sec. 4. — Deputies who set up Temples and Tab- ernacles must give full instruction in the manner of opening and closing, and how to give the degrees, in ritualistic form, and all other information needed.
Sec. 5. — The Deputy that makes an organization is required to not leave the Temple or Tabernacle until they have full instructions how to do the work, and conduct the business of Taborians.
Sec. 6.— -For instruction in organizing and setting to work a Palatium. see Palatium Ritual, pages 4 and 6.
Sec. 7. — For organizing and setting a Tent of Children to work: For 20 to 30, fifty cents each; for 35 or more, thirty cents each.
Sec. 8. — The organizers are required to pay for the charter or warrants, and books, blanks, etc., out of the money they receive for organizing Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents.
Sec. 9. — The method of making organizations is to have clubs formed, with a President, Secretary and Treasurer. The members pay into the treasury until they have the full amount needed. When the club is ready, the Deputy must give the degrees to the entire club at the same time, by obligation and in- structions in the signs, tokens and words. The Dep- uty must not give anyone in the club the degrees until all are ready. The officers are installed when the charter or warrant is received.
ARTICLE XII.
Supplies for new Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents. (Read Manual.)
Section 1. — For a Temple: A Manual, two Ta- borian Constitutions, two complete Rituals, six blank transfers, six traveling certificates, twelve petitions, four quarterly reports, twenty-five monthly cards, key and quarterly pass and charter.
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Sec. 2. — For a Tabernacle: One Manual, two Taborian Constitutions, two consolidated Rituals, six blank traveling certificates, six blank transfers, four blank quarterly reports, twenty-five monthly cards, twelve blank petitions, quarterly pass, key and warrant.
Sec. 3. — For Palatiums: One Manual, six Ta- borian Constitutions, twelve Rituals and charter.
Sec. 4. — For the Tents: One Manual, one Ta- borian Constitution, twenty-five monthly cards, and charter.
price LIST.
Sec. 5. — For charters, warrants, books, etc., etc. Supplies for new organizations:
1. For a Temple, not less than $18 00
2. For a Tabernacle, not less than , . 16 00
3. For a Palatium, not less than 25 . 00
4. For a Tent, not less than 7 00
Sec. 6. — Deputies are instructed, when they send
for a charter or warrant, to forward with the money the full names of all the officers. (For a Temple, see Manual; for a Tabernacle, for a Palatium, for a Tent.) In a Grand Temple and Tabernacle the Chief Grand Mentor is the only one authorized to grant charters and warrants.
Sec. 7. — Section 5 gives the International price of charters and warrants. Grand Temples and Tab- ernacles in Grand Session have the authority to fix any price for charters and warrants, if adopted by a majority vote.
ARTICLE XIII.
TABERNACLES.
Section 1. — A Tabernacle is permitted to have on its roll of members three Knights of Tabor. These
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fill the Tribunes' stations, and they must be members of a Temple, and in good standing.
Sec. 2. — When a Tabernacle needs Tribunes, the High Priestess notifies a Chief Mentor, and requests him to furnish the Tabernacle with Tribunes.
Sec. 3. — If it is impossible to get Knights to act as Tribunes, the Tabernacle may and is authorized to use Daughters as Tribunes.
Sec. 4. — The Chief Recorder and Vice-Recorder must be Daughters of Tabor, and members of the Tabernacle. The business of the Tabernacle, to be legal, is required to be done by the Daughters.
Sec. 5. — For further laws referring to Taber- nacles, read Manual , and Taborian Constitution, in the Tabernacle department.
ARTICLE XlV.
CHIEF GEAND MENTORS.
Section 1. — When a Chief Grand Mentor is re- moved from the office of C. G. M. by due process of law, or is mentally disqualified and can not fulfill the duties of the office, or is removed by death, the Vice-Grand Mentor, before he can attend to the bus- iness and duties of the office of C. G. M., must be regularly installed into the office by the International Chief Grand Mentor, or by a Deputy specially ap- pointed to install by the I. C. G. M.
Sec. 2. — If the office of Chief Grand Mentor be- comes vacant, and the Vice-Grand Mentor is not qualified to fill the duties of the office mentally or morally, or has not the needed education, in cases of that kind the International Chief Grand Mentor, after receiving proof of the disqualification, shall ap- point a Past Chief Mentor of the jurisdiction to serve in the office until the election and installation of a Chief Grand Mentor at the regular Grand Session.
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Sec. 3. — For the duties of a Chief Grand Mentor, read Manual. For the better protection of the Order, and to strengthen and preserve peace and harmony, the following General Laws are added to his duties:
Sec. 4. — He can suspend a Chief Mentor or High Priestess, Presiding Princess and Queen Mother from office for a sufficient cause, and order them to trial before a committee consisting of three Present or Past Chief Mentors, or three commissioned Deputies. If the committee finds them guilty of mal-administration , or any other matters of violation of law, they report their findings to the C. G. M. He shall remove them from office, and the Vice takes charge as Presiding Officer. But if the committee finds the accused not guilty, the C. G. M. revokes the suspension.
Sec. 5.— The C. G. M. can suspend a C. M., H. P., P. P. and Q. M. from all the rights and privi- leges of the Taborian Order, on complaint against them of criminal or immoral conduct, and violation of their obligation. He can order them to trial be- fore a committee of five Present or Past Presiding Officers or Deputies, three of the committee to be Knights and two Daughters, or he can order the suspended C. M., H. P., P. P. or Q. M. to the Grand Session for trial. If the trial is before a committee, and the accused is found guilty, the committee must name the penalty, and report its findings and sen- tence to the C. G. M. If the sentenced member takes an appeal to the Grand Session, the committee must file the proceedings of the trial with the C. G. S. The sentenced member must file his or her appeal with the C. G. S. within ten days after the trial, and at the same time give the Chairman of the committee a written notice that an appeal is filed with the C. G. S. The Chairman of the committee must file the pro- ceedings of the trial with the C. G. S. immediately
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on receiving this notice. (For Appeals, see Manual.)
Sec. 6.— The C. G. M. can suspend Past C. M.s, Past H. P.s and Past Q. M.s for criminal or immoral offenses, and order them to trial at the next Grand Session.
Sec. 7. — The C. G. M. can appoint Grand Dep- uties to try any case, provided Present or Past Pre- siding Officers can not be had near the place of trial.
Sec. 8. — The C. G. M. can suspend members for cause, and order the Temple or Tabernacle to try them. He must fix the date of trial within sixty days after the suspension.
Sec. 9. — The C. G. M. shall give ample protection to the Chief Grand Preceptress and all Grand Officers.
Sec. 10. — When a member of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle has a charge against a member of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle, and desires to have a trial, the member who makes the charge must file the charge and specifications with the C. G. S. at least sixty days before the assembling of the Grand Session. When the C. G. S. receives the charge and specifications, he is required to forward a copy of the charge and specifications to the accused member with- in five days after said charge and specifications have been filed with him.
Sec. 11. — Section 10 refers only to members of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle. It is the only legal manner that can be entertained in the Grand Session. When charges and specifications of this kind are read by the C. G. S., the C. G. M. shall inquire if the law in cases of this kind has been complied with; if it has not been, he rules the case out.
Sec. 12. — All charges and appeals must be read separately in open Grand Session by the C. G. S., and
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each separate one referred, by a vote of the Grand Session, to the Board of Grand Judges.
ARTICLE XV.
QUARTERLY REPORT.
1. The C. S. of the Temple and the C. R. of the Tabernacle are required to make quarterly reports. (See Manual.) If they fail to make the report, their Temple or Tabernacle is either in bad condition, or the C. M. or H. P. have neglected their lawful duty. In such cases the C. G. M. must enforce the law.
2. When the reports are not made regularly at the time appointed, the C. M. of the Temple is re- sponsible. (See Manual.) It is mal-administration; that is, incompetence^ to perform the duties of the office. The C. G. M. is authorized to remove him, and notify the V.-M. to take charge of the office.
3. If the C. R. of the Tabernacle fails to make regular reports, the H. P. is responsible. (See Man- ual.) It is mal-administration, and positive proof that she is incompetent. The C. G. M. is authorized to remove her, and to notify the V.-P. to assume the duties of the H. P.'s office.
4. The C. G. M., after he removes the C. M. or H. P. from office for mal-administration, notifies them to meet the Grand Session, to answer to the charge of violating the General Law.
5. It is absolutely necessary for the C. G. M. to receive the quarterly reports. He must know the condition of every Temple and Tabernacle in his juris- diction. The quarterly reports give him the needed information once every three months.
QUARTERLY REPORTS OF TENTS.
1. The Q. M. of Tents is required to make quarterly reports to the Grand Q. M. (See Manual.)
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If the Queen Mother fails to report regularly, it is certain that she is incompetent to attend to the re- quirements of her office, and it is the Grand Queen Mother's duty to report the neglectful Q. M. to the C. G. M., and give him all possible information in the case.
2. On the report of the G. Q. M., the C. G. M. is required to declare the Queen Mother incompetent to attend to the duties of her office, and he must remove her, and notify the Vice-Q. M. to assume the Q. M.'s duties.
ARTICLE XVI.
ANNUAL VISITS.
1. A part of the duty of the C. G. M. is to visit all Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents. (See Manual.)
2. It is recommended that he make his visits in person or by Deputy to all Temples, and leave the Tabernacles to be visited by the C. G. P., and Tents by the G. Q. M., as both, by the General Law, must report to the Grand Session. By this division of the work, they will be better able to attend to it.
3. The quarterly reports give the C. G. M. the condition of the organization every three months. It is, therefore, recommended that when he makes his annual visits to Temples, he should open a school of instruction, as follows: 1. Give, instruction in the ritualistic manner of opening. 2. Then on the signs, tokens and words. 3. The lectures in all of the de- grees. 4. The drill of the Taborian Division and Uniform Rank. 5. An inspection of the working tools, furniture and stations. 6. Closing in regular form. The signs are given from last to first.
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ARTICLE XVII.
CHIEF GRAND PRECEPTRESS.
1. The duties of the C. G. P. are very import- ant, and the Daughter filling that high office is re- quired to be thoroughly acquainted with everything pertaining to the Tabernacle work, and the art of governing. (For her duties, see Manual.) She must be well versed in the laws, and correspond with the I. C. G. P. and furnish her with a copy of her annual report.
2. In her annual visits she is required to open schools of instruction in the Tabernacles which she visits: 1. Give full instruction in opening in the Saba Meroe Degree. 2. In the signs, words and tokens of all the degrees. 3. In the lectures (go through with all of them). 4. Inspect their work- ing machinery, and see that they have all that the ritualistic work calls for. 5. Examine the C. R.'s books and her method of doing business. (For C. R.'s lawful duties, see Manual.) Examine the C. Tr.'s books and her method of doing the business. (For the Chief Treasurer's lawful duties, see Manual.)
3. The C. G. P. gives instructions, when neces- sary, to the officers on their official duties. She must examine the Board of Visitors, to see if they under- stand their duties (see Manual), and also the Board of Examiners (see Manual) .
GRAND QUEEN MOTHER.
1. The duties of the G. Q. M. are of the highest importance, and one of the most honorable in the International Order of Twelve. She is vested with the responsible duty, in connection with the Queen Mothers, of training the Children of Mount Tabor in
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such a manner as to make them moral and intelligent members of the Order, and good citizens.
2. For the lawful duties of the G. Q. M., read Instruction in the Manual.
3. The G. Q. M. is required to give the Inter- national Grand Queen Mother anually a full report of the number of Tents, number of Children (male and female), the condition of the Tents, with any rec- ommendation that she may deem best for the building up of the Tent work.
4. The Grand Queen Mother is required to make a full report to the Grand Session.
GRAND PRESIDING PRINCE.
1. The G. P. P. is required to make a full re- port to the Grand Session, giving the number of Pala- tums, their condition, and the number of full-dressed Palatine Guards.
ARTICLE XVIII.
RULES OF BUSINESS FOR THE GRAND SESSION.
Section 1. — The Grand Temple and Tabernacle
Taborian Grand Session shall assemble the
at 10 a. m., in the month of , annually,
and continue in session from day to day, not less than four days, nor more than eight working days.
Sec. 2. — The members of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle meet in Taborian 'Grand Session on the day and hour fixed by the Constitution. The C. G. M. calls to order, sounding the bell. The C. G. S. calls the roll of Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents. If seven or more members are present, the C. G. M. opens with the ceremonies in the Saba Meroe Degree.
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Sec. 3.— The C. G. S. calls the roll of Grand Officers. They are seated in their stations. If any are absent, the C. G. M. fills the station by appoint- ment pro tern.
Sec. 4.— The C. G. M. appoints a Committee on Credentials, and instructs them to prepare a partial report, and have it ready when called for at the afternoon session.
Sec. 5. — The C. G. M. then proceeds to dedicate the hall to the business of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor (provided the hall has not been dedicated) ; calls from work to rest.
Sec. 6. — C. G. M. calls from rest to work. The C. G. S. reads the proceedings of the morning session; they are corrected and approved.
1. Report of Committee on Credentials read and approved.
2. The C. G. M. appoints the following com- mittees, consisting of five members each — two Knights and three Daughters:
1. Committee on Credentials, of Temples.
2. Committee on Credentials, of Tabernacles.
3. Committee on Credentials, of Palatiums and
Tents.
4. Committee on Returns, of Temples.
5. Committee on Returns, of Tabernacles.
6. Committee on Returns, of Palatiums.
7. Committee on Returns, of Tents.
8. Commmittee on Membership Fee.
9. Committee on C. G. M. and C. G. P.'s
Message and Report.
10. Committee on G. P. P. and G. Q. M.'s
Reports.
11. Committee on Ways and Means.
12. Board of Grand Judges. (Seven members.)
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13. Committee on Memorials and Obituaries.
14. Committee on C.G.S. and C.G.T.'s Reports .
15. Committee on the Condition of the Colored
Americans of the State.
16. Committee on Unfinished Business.
17. Committee on Taborian Endowment, or
Widows' and Orphans' Fund.
18. The Board of Grand Curators makes a re-
port during the session. (Read Manual.) Sec. 7. — 1. The welcome address and response.
2. Chief Grand Mentor's message.
3. Chief Grand Preceptress' report.
4. Grand Presiding Prince's report.
5. Grand Queen Mother's report.
6. Grand Deputies' reports.
It is impossible to mark or outline each day's business. After the first day the C. G. M. conducts the business in the following manner, or makes ar- rangements defining the business of each day. In fixing the hours of session, be sure to give the com- mittees time to work. The Annual Sermon should be preached the first night of the session. The following is the form of conducting each session:
1. Calling from rest to work, in form.
2. The C. G. S. or C. G. R. calls the roll of Grand Officers.
3. Reading the proceedings of last session; cor- recting and approving.
4. Reports of Committees and Boards.
5. Unfinished business.
6. New business, motions and resolutions.
7. Election of Grand Officers.
8. Installation of Grand Officers.
For Rules of the Order of Business, read Manual. The installing of the Grand Officer closes the
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Grand Session. The C. G. M. announces the place where the next Grand Session is to be held.
ARTICLE XIX.
DUTIES OF COMMITTEES.
Section 1. — It is the duty of the Committee on Credentials to take the names of the representatives of Temples, Tabernacles. Palatiums and Tents, and give the name of the department which they repre- sent, and the names of the Past Presiding Officers and Deputies who are present.
Sec. 2. — It shall be the duty of the Committee on Returns of Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents, to examine the returns, and report the number of members, and the amount due from each, to the Grand Temple and Tabernacle.
Sec. 3. — It is the business of the Committee on Membership Fees to report the names of every mem- ber of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle, and collect the membership fee from each, and mark it paid op- posite their names. The representatives must collect the fees from those that can not be present at the Grand Session.
Sec. 4. — It shall be the business of the Com- mittee on C. G. M.'s Message and the C. G. P.'s Report to examine them carefully, and refer such parts of the message and report to the proper com- mittee, and recommend what shall be done with the message and report.
Sec. 5. — It is the duty of the Commit hee on G. P. P.'s and G. Q. M.'s Reports to read them carefully, and recommend what shall be done with them.
Sec. 6. — It is the duty of the Committee on
Ways and Means to carefully inquire into any business
referred to them by the C. G. M. or the Grand Ses -
si on, and recommend what action shall be taken in
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Sec. 7 — All complaints, charges and appeals, aft- er they are read by the C. G. S., are referred to the Board of Grand Judges. It is their duty to examine all papers and witnesses in each case, and render their decision and verdict, and assess the penalty, and re- port to the Grand Session. The Grand Session may adopt their report, or refer any part of the same back to them with instructions. The Grand Session can not try any case, but they may instruct the Judges. The Judges in all cases must be guided by the Taborian Laws and Manual.
Sec. 8. — The Committee on Memorials and Obit- uaries shall examine the returns of the Temples, Tab- ernacles, Palatiums and Tents, and get, the names of members who have died since the last Grand Ses- sion. If they find it necessary, they may interview the representatives for further information, who shall give the names of deceased members, write the obit- uary, and prepare a programme for the memorial services.
#Sec. 9. — It is the duty of the Committee on C. G. S. and C. G. T.'s reports to examine and compare them, and see to it that they correspond in all r ( gpects.
Sec. 10. — The Committee on Condition of the Colored Americans of the State is appointed to hold its appointment from one Grand Session to another. It is its business to report the number of colored peo- ple in the State, their wealth, pursuits and business. The Chairman of the committee sh all carefully prepare his report for the Taborian year.
Sec. 1 1 .—It is the duty of the Committee on Unfinished Business to examine the proceedings of the last Grand Session. If it finds any business that was not finished, to so report.
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ment and Widows' and Orphans' Fund. The Grand Temple and Tabernacle is required to operate one of these benefits. It is the duty of this committee to receive from the representatives of Temples and Tabernacles the receipts the C. G. S. has sent to it. The committee compares these receipts with the C. G. S.'s reports of the amount received from each Temple and Tabernacle, and shall report if they tally and agree.
Sec. 13. — The Board of Grand Curators report during the Grand Session.
ARTICLE XX.
MEMBERSHIP FEE.
Section 1. — The members of the Grand Temple
and Tabernacle shall pay an annual fee of ;
this fee must be paid at the Grand Session. (For Membership Fee, read Manual.)
Sec. 2. — When members fail to pay the fee for two consecutive years, their names are dropped from the roll, and they remain so until all fees are p$fd. Until the fee is paid, the members forfeit all rights and privileges of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle .
ARTICLE XXI.
ANNUAL RETURNS.
Section 1. — The annual returns shall be sent in blank by the C. G. S. to all Temples and Tabernacles at least six weeks before the Grand Session meets.
Sec. 2. — The returns must be so arranged that the full names of officers and other members can be enrolled. Then a full financial statement for the Ta- borian year shall be given: 1. The amount of Grand Dues. 2. The amount of fees received from new members. 3. The amount of monthly dues paid by
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the members. 4. The amount of fines collected. 5. The amount collected on the Taborian Endowment. 6. The amount collected for the Home. 7. The amount received from rents. 8. The amount received from donations.
THE AMOUNT OF MONEY PAID OUT.
Sec. 3. — 1. The amount paid for furniture. 2. The amount paid on rent of hall. 3. The amount paid to sick and distressed members. 4. The amount paid for burying their dead. 5. The amount given to relief of sojourning Knights and Daughters. 6. The amount forwarded to the E. S. S. to pay Endow- ment. 7. The amount paid to the Home. 8. The amount paid to visiting Grand Officers. 9. The amount paid on Grand Dues.
Sec. 4. — The Chief Scribes of Temples, and the Chief Recorders of Tabernacles, will give the annual totals of each item, from one Grand Session to another .
ARTICLE XXII.
GRAND SESSIONS.
In the city or town where the Grand Session meets, the Temples and Tabernacles are required to bear the expenses of the session. They must provide a hall or place to hold the sessions in, and provide a janitor, etc., etc.
ARTICLE XXIII.
REPRESENTATIVES .
The representatives of Temples and Tabernacles are required to take to the Grand Session the receipts that they have paid the Endowment Secretary on the Endowment.
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ARTICLE XXIV.
Grand Temples and Tabernacles are required to prepare a code of By-laws or Regulations for their government, or any necessary laws not found in the Constitutions or General Laws.
ARTICLE XXV.
DRESS DURING THE GRAND SESSION.
1. During the business hours of the Grand Ses- sion, the Knights wear a Taborian Badge or offi- cial Jewels and brown gloves. These are worn at all times during the secsion, or in public during the session.
2. At the Annual Sermon and public proces- sions, the Knights wear the full Uniform Rank or Taborian Division Dress and Regalia.
3. During the business hours of the Grand Ses- sion, the Daughters of Tabor wear the Taborian Badge or official Jewels and gloves. ' These are worn at all times during the session, or in public during the session.
4. At the Annual Sermon and public proces- sions, the Daughters wear Full Dress and Regalia.
5. At public installations, the Knights and Daughters wear Full Regalia and Dress.
6. Palatine Guards wear Full Dress and Regalia on all public occasions.
7. The Princes and Princesses of Media wear Full Dress and Regalia on all public occasions.
8. The Taborian Cadets and Maids of Honor wear Full Dress and Regalia on all public occasions.
RULES OF ORDER.
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for the government of the Grand Session, as well as Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums, Tents and Past Arcanums.
AMENDMENTS.
In the Manual is the form of amending the Con- stitution of the Grand Temples and Tabernacles.
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF LAW.
1. The Judges in a Temple, when they find the accused guilty/ are required to name the penalty.
2. The five discreet Daughters in a Tabernacle, when they find the accused guilty, must name the penalty.
3. The Board of Grand Judges, when they find the accused guilty, shall name the penalty.
4. Should these Judges and discreet Daughters fail to announce the penalty, and their report is adopt- ed, the Presiding Officer shall name the penalty.
Grand Temples and Tabernacles are required to make By-laws, but not conflicting with the Constitu- tion and Manual.
ADVICE TO CHIEF GRAND MENTORS.
You are required to enforce the Taborian Laws in full. Do not fear to give law-breakers the full penalty of the law. You are the Executive Officers in the Grand Temple and Tabernacle. You must not fail to enforce the laws in the letter and spirit. Remember, that the success of your Grand Temple and Tabernacle depends on the strict enforcement of the laws of the Order. Do not forget that good and
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true members never violate the law, but bad and unreliable members are those who violate the laws. If you spare them in their meanness, and not enforce the law, they will in a short time contaminate the good members, and make them unreliable. Don't be afraid of losing such members as will violate our laws — they add no strength to the Order. Such violators of the law we do not want. The C. G. M. is given ample power, by the General Laws and the Taborian Constitution, to sustain the dignity and good name of the International Order of Twelve. He must be firm and decisive. In all of his business and doings he is required to so deport himself that every member will honor and respect him, in his high office, as a leader. He must be thoroughly conversant with the laws and ritualistic work of the Order. When he de- cides a question, he must know that he is right. Holding such a high office, he can not afford to make a mistake.
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Miscellaneous Matters, Regulations, Songs; and Memorial Exercises.
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'In Solo Deo Salus."
PREROGATIVES OF PRESIDING OFFICER.
The Chief Mentor can, when the Plateau is open and doing business, or giving the degrees, suspend a member for the following offenses: For not obeying the gavel and keeping in order, when requested by the . C. M. three times. For this offense the C. M. can suspend the member until the next regular ses- sion. The member thus suspended must leave the hall. If he refuses, the Guards must put him out of the hall and ante-room. At the next regular session the C. M. submits the matter to the members, and by a majority vote the unruly member may be excused, fined, or suspended definitely.
A RECOMMENDATION.
It is recommended, when a Plateau has an un- ruly tough as a member, to expel him. We want none but gentlemen, both in action and deportment, in our Order.
PREROGATIVES OF HIGH PRIESTESS.
A High Priestess can, when the Tabernacle is open and doing business, or giving the degrees, sus- pend a member for being unruly, and not coming to order when requested by the H. P. The H. P. sounds her bell four times, and declares the unruly member suspended until the next regular session. The mem- ber must retire from the hall, and if she refuses to go, the Tribunes must assist her out, by order of the H. P. At the first regular session of the Taber- nacle, after said suspension, the suspended member can be fined, pardoned, or suspended by a majority vote of the members.
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'In Solo Deo Salus."
MEMORIAL EXERCISES.
At the hour fixed by the Grand Session, the C. G. M. announces that the business of this hour is the Memorial Exercises.
The Committee on Obituaries read their report. Pending action on the report, the following hymn is sung :
"My Flesh Also Shall Rest in Hope."
I.
Rest for the toiling hand,
Rest for the anxious brow, Rest for the weary, way-worn feet,
Rest from all labor now.
II.
Rest for the fevered brain,
Rest for the throbbing eye; Through these parched lips of thine no more
Shall pass thy moan or sigh.
III.
Soon shall the Trump of God
Give out the welcome sound, That shakes thy silent chamber walls,
And breaks the turf-sealed ground.
IV. Ye dwellers in the dust,
Awake! come forth and sing; Sharp has your frost of winter been,
But bright shall be your spring.
V.
'T was sown in weakness here
'Twill then be raised in power; That which was sown an earthly seed
Shall rise a heavenly flower!
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The following prayer will then be given by the C. G. O. or a minister (the members standing) :
PRAYER.
Holy Lord God, Thou that presidest over the des- tinies of man, in this hour of sorrow we humbly lift our hearts to Thee. Thou hast mercifully proclaimed in Thy Holy Word that Thou wouldst comfort the mourner, and give consolation to the troubled heart. We worship and adore Thee, Maker of Heaven and Earth, for all things that Thou hast given to us. Cleanse Thou the thoughts of our hearts with the in- spiration of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love Thee, and worthily magnify Thy adorable name. Be Thou a father to the fatherless, and a husband to the widow, and as God administer consolation to those who are sorrowing this day. We have the evidence before us how frail men are, and how uncertain our continuance on earth is held. We are reminded that our lives are but vapor. Oh, let the light of Thy divine countenance shine upon us, and lead us by Thy grace and Spirit to turn our thoughts to things that make our everlasting peace and happiness. May the burning lamp of Thy pure love light our pathway through the dark valley and shadow of death, that we, by the commendation of Thy beloved Son, our Lord and Saviour, may be enabled to gain admittance to the Heavenly Temple above and, in the glorious pres- ence of our Lord and Master, enjoy a blissful im- mortality with the angelic host and the redeemed of earth forever, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Response: In solo Deo solus. Then the follow- ing hymn is sung :
I.
Friend after friend departs. Who hath not lost a friend?
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There is no union here of hearts
That finds not here an end ; Were this frail world our final rest, Living or dying, none were blest.
II.
Beyond the flight of time,
Beyond this vale of death, There surely is some blessed clime,
Where life is not a breath — Nor life's affections transient fire, WhOse sparks fly upward to expire.
III.
There is a world above,
Where parting is unknown — A whole eternity of love,
Formed for the good alone ; And faith beholds the dying here Translated to that happier sphere.
EULOGIES.
The speakers which the committee has arranged with to deliver eulogies shall first speak of deceased Grand and Past Grand Officers.
Song.
l. m.
I.
When to the exiled seer was given A rapt'rous foregaze into Heaven, All glorious though the visions were, Yet he beheld no temple there.
II.
The new Jerusalem on high Hath one pervading sanctity ; No sin to mourn, no grief to mar — God and the Lamb its temple are.
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III.
But we, frail sojourners below,
The pilgrim heirs of guilt and woe,
Must seek a Tabernacle, where
Our scattered souls may blend in prayer.
IV.
O Thou, who o'er the cherubim Didst shine in glories veiled and dim, With purer light our Temple cheer, And dwell in unveiled glory here !
Second. — Eulogy by the representatives on de- ceased members of Temples.
Song.
C. M. I.
How lovely are Thy dwellings fair,
O Lord of Hosts! How dear The pleasant Temples are,
Where Thou dost dwell so near!
II.
My soul doth long, and, fainting, sigh
Thy Temples, Lord, to see ; My heart and flesh aloud do cry,
O living God, for Thee!
III.
Happy, who in Thy house reside,
W^here Thee they ever praise ; Happy, whose strength in Thee doth bide,
And in their hearts Thy ways.
IV. They journey on from strength to strength,
With joy and gladsome cheer, Till all bejfore our God, at length,
In /ion do appear.
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Third. — Eulogy by the representatives on deceased members of Tabernacles.
Song. I.
Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb ;
Take this Daughter to thy trust, And give these sacred relics room
To slumber in the silent dus't.
II.
Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear Invade thy bounds ; no mortal woes
Can reach the peaceful sleeper here, While angels watch the soft repose.
III.
So Jesus slept; God's dying Son
Papsed thro' the. grave, and blessed the bed;
Rest jiere, blest saint, till from His throne The morning break, and pierce the shade.
IV. Break from His throne, illustrious morn!
Attend, O earth, His sovereign word! Restore thy trust ; a glorious form
Shall then ascend to meet the Lord:
Fourth. — Eulogy by the representatives on de- ceased members of Palatiums.
Song.
c. m.
I.
Teach me the measure of my days,
Thou Maker of my frame: I would survey life's narrow space,
And learn how frail 1 am.
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II.
A span is all that we can bofest,
Ah inch or two of time ; Man is but vanity and dust,
In all his power and prime.
III.
What shall I wish, or wait for then, From creatures, earth and dust?
They make our expectations vain, And disappoint our trust.
IV.
Now I forbid my carnal hope,
My fond desires recall; I give my mortal interest up,
And make my God my all.
Fifth. — Eulogy by the representatives of Tents on deceased Children of Mount Tabor. .
Song.
I.
When blooming youth is snatched away
By Death's resistless handj Our hearts the mournful tribute pay
Which pity must demand.
II.
Wnile pity prompts the rising sigh,
Oh, may this truth, impressed With awful power, "I, too, must die,"
Sink deep in every breast!
III.
Let this vain world engage no more :
Behold" the opening tomb! It bids us seize the present hour;
To morrow death may come.
IV.
Oh, let us fly — to Jesus fly!
Whose powerful arm can save ; Then shall our hopes ascend on high,
And triumph o'er the grave!
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V.
Great God! Thy sovereign grace impart,
With cleansing, healing power; This only can prepare the heart
For death's surprising hour.
Music on piano or organ. A good singer can find tunes for all the songs.
The exercises are closed with a brief address by the C. G. M., after a motion to adopt the commit- tee's report, which shall be incorporated among the proceedings.
Songs Used on Opening the Grand Sessions.
ANNUAL GREETINGS.
(Tune: 4,I Want to Be an Angel.") By Peter Morgan, C. G. M.
I. This morning we meet,
In our Taborian Hall, Another Grand Session,
To greet one and all; O Lord, hear us pray,
And remain on our side, Then true Knights and Daughters
Will never divide.
II. God bless Maids and Pages,
And leaders of the Tent, In all coming ages,
For whom Christ was sent; Our Sir Knights and Daughters
Are going to the sky, And all we can do
Is to bid them good-bye.
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III.
We are all in this world
But a short time to stay, And slowly, but surely,
We 're passing away . Ho ! Sir Knights and Daughters,
Be faithful in the Chain ; For when we are gone,
We will never come again.
IV.
God bles^ Father Dickspn,
The Founder of our Chain; His soul, in the judgment,
Well pleased, God will claim. We '11 all have our troubles,
Both home and abroad ; And, through tribulations.
We 'll make our home with God.
Knights and Daughters of Tabor.
OUR ORDER S MISSION.
(Tune: "Dennis."/
By G. L. Fouche.
'T is Tabor's praise we sing, Around our Mystic shrine.
The benefits to you we bring Have origin Divine.
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Our mission here below — To Comfort and Relieve
The sick and poor of all mankind, Who will our aid receive.
Inter our Brother's bones, His Widow's tears to dry ;
To care for those he leaves behind, His Orphan's needs supply.
Oh, may we live in Peace, Each other's burdens bear;
Our Obligations sacred keep — Our Records clear and fair.
The Knights and Daughters true,
In one United Band, Support each other until Death,
And grip the true Right Hand.
God bless our Founder's name!
Long may he live to be A blessing to his people here,
And through Eternity.
Taborian Blessings.
Wesley.
I.
Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love ;
The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above.
II.
Before our Father's Throne We pour our ardent prayers ;
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one — Our comforts and our cares.
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III.
We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear;
And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear.
IV.
When we asunder part,
It gives us inward pain ; But we shall still be joined in heart,
And hope to meet again.
V.
This glorious hope revives
Our courage by the way ; While each in expectation lives
And longs to see the day.
VI.
From sorrow, toil and pain,
And sin, we shall be free ; And perfect love and friendship reign
Through all eternity.
Our Plateau.
By Sir Allen J. Lucas.
We meet upon the Plateau,
And assemble on the Temple square. What words are there more beautiful
Than those words of Knighthood there?
Our influence and demanding sure,
In memory are green. In meeting on the Plateau,
We renew the happy scene.
How dear to my heart
Are the scenes of our Order, When fond Knights and Daughters of Tabor
Present themselves to view.
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And the Palatine Guards,
In full shining implements, And the Uniform Rank,
Looking handsomely too.
With Maids and Pages of Honor,
The beautiful little Cadets, Handling with skill their jewels,
The Maids we honor our pets.
How I long to roam freely
Around the mount and view the scenes Of the One who paid the debt,
And claimed us His redeemed.
Blessed the noble act of women, Forming them in one endless chain;
For the faith they did deliver,
And connected the Daughters remain.
Then for what our Chief Ruler has done, Will keep us from the tempter's snare ;
While with our friends we shall mingle, Only assemble on the square.
Form of Procession at the Grand Session.
The Palatine Guards and Uniform Rank, on foot or horseback.
Marshal. <s Music. ?"
2 Palatine Guards. G
g Uniform Rank. g
Taborian Division. Maids and Pages in Floats or Open Vehicles. _; Music. ^
*g Taborian Cadets. ^
c3 Daughters of Tabor in Open Carriages. g- ^ Royal Medians in Open Carriages.
Grand Temple and Tabernacle in Open Carriages. Guards of Honor.
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The banners of the Taborian Order and the na tional flags shall be carried in the procession.
Instructions for Conducting Annual Sermons.
The Annual Sermon is to be preached on the third Sunday in June, every year, and no other day. There is no power that can change the day.
PROGRAMME.
1. The Daughters of Tabor acsemble at the proper hour — some place near the church, or in the lecture room of the church — in Full Dress and Re- galia. The Maids and Pages, under the direction of their Queen Mother, meet at the same place in Full Regalia. When the Palatine Guards and the Knights come in sight, the Daughters, Maids and Pages march out and form open ranks to receive the Guards and Knights. The Guards and Knights form open ranks. The Maids and Pages and Daughters march around outside of the columns, and up through the open ranks into the church to their seats, and remain standing.
2. The Guards and Knights assemble at their hall in Full Dress and Regalia, and at the proper hour form as follows for the march :
Marshal.
Music.
C. M.
Taborian Division.
C. D. M. Uniform Rank.
Prince Marshal. Palatine Guards.
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In all processions the Taborian banners and the United States flags must be carried. Each division is under the command of its Drill-Master and P. M. Their position is on the front or side of their division when drilling. When they arrive at the church, the ranks are opened, and they enter in reverse order. In the church the Prince Marshal gives the command, and it is repeated by the C. D. M. to their divisions. The gavel is used by the D. G. M. or by the C. M. of the oldest Temple. The members all seated, the minister is introduced, and opens with the following hymn:
s. M.
I.
Through all the lofty sky ,
Through all the inferior ground, The Almighty Maker shines confessed,
And pours His blessings 'round. II. Each year the teeming earth
With flowers and fruits is crowned ; And grass, and herbs, and harvests grow,
And scent their joys aroundi III. The world of waters yields
A rich supply of food, And distant lands their treasures send
Upon the rolling flood. IV. To serve and bless our land
The elements conspire; And mercies mix themselves with earth — ■
With ocean, air, and fire. V. Oh, that the sons of men
To God their songs would raise, And celebrate his power and love
In never-ceasing praise!
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j
At the closing of the hymn the members are called up, all stand, the command is given to uncover. Then the following prayer by the minister, or some one selected by him :
PRAYER.
Almighty and Everlasting God, in the name of Jesus, Thine Only Begotten Son, our Saviour, we come unto Thee. We confess our many sins and omissions of duty unto Thee, Thou who art full of mercy and love to mankind, and hast given to us the inestimable privilege of coming unto Thee at all times to plead for pardon and forgiveness. Hear us at this hour and let the light of Thy Godly Presence illumine our hearts, and in the name of Jesus fit us and pre- pare us that we may worship Thee in the beauty of holiness. We come to Thee, our Heavenly Father, to ask Thy blessings for the members of the International Order of Twelve, wherever they are dispersed around the world. In an especial manner bless these Knights and Daughters of Tabor who are present to hear and thank Thee for having given life and blessing to the International Order of Twelve. O Lord, endow them with wisdom, that they may be enabled to carry forward the business of the Order to Thy honor and glory and for the best interests of its members and for the benefit of humanity. Direct us in all our ways, and prosper the work of the Order in the hands of these members. May Thy Godly and Fatherly care and protection accompany us all through life. This we humbly beg, in the name of Thy Exalted Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, Redeemer and Saviour. In solo Deo salus.
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The command is given to cover, all are seated, and the following hymn is sung:
C. M.
I.
Eternal Sovereign of the sky,
And Lord of all below, We mortals to Thy majesty
Our first obedience owe. II. Our souls adore Thy throne supreme,
And bless Thy providence For magistrates of meaner name,
Our glory and defense. III. The acts of pious rulers shine
With rays above the rest ; Where laws and liberties combine,
The people are made blest.
The Guards and Knights uncover, and the sermon is preached. After the sermon the following hymn is sung by the members; all are standing, and the Guards and Knights are covered.
OUR ORDER S MISSION. (Tune: "Dennis.")
777 By G. L. Fouche. 33;
'T is Tabor's praise we sing,
Around our Mystic shrine. The benefits to you we bring
Have origin Divine.
Our mission here below —
To Comfort and Relieve The sick and poor of all mankind
Who will our aid receive,
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Inter our Brother's bones, His Widow's tears to dry,
To care for those he leaves behind, His orphans' needs supply.
Oh, may we live in Peace, Each other's burdens bear,
Our Obligations sacred keep, Our records clear and fair.
The Knights and Daughters true,
In one United Band, Support each other until Death,
And grip the true Right Hand.
God bless our Founder's rame! Long may his name live to be A blessing to his people here And through Eternity. 444 999
The members are required to learn this song, and to sing it whenever occasion requires. All are seated, and the collection is taken up for the benefit of the preacher.
The minister then dismisses and requests the congregation to retire first; then the Maids and Pages march out and take open rank; the Daughters next march out and take open rank; the Guards and Knights then march out in the same order that they came in from the hall, down through the open ranks, to their hall. The Daughters and Maids and Pages march to the places where they made preparation, and are there dismissed.
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Laws and Rules Governing the Taborian Endowment Benefit.
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TABORIAN ENDOWMENT BENEFITS.
ARTICLE I.
Section 1. — The general laws and rules for the government of the Taborian Endowment Benefit of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor.
Sec. 2. — The Taborian Endowment is to secure a benefit of a certain amount of money, in one pay- ment, to the heirs or assigns of Knights and Daughters of Tabor who were members in good standing at the time of their death.
Sec. 3. — All members of Temples of the Knights of Tabor and Tabernacles of the Daughters of Tabor are members of the Taborian Endowment Benefit.
ARTICLE II.
Section 1. — The control of the business of the Endowment is hereby vested with the Board of Grand Curators, and they shall be accountable to the Grand Session for the manner in which they administer the affairs of this Benefit.
BOARD OF GRAND CURATORS.
Sec. 2. — The Board of Grand Curators shall con- sist of the Chief Grand Mentor, Chief Grand Pre- ceptress, Chief Grand Scribe, Chief Grand Recorder and Chief Grand Treasurer.
Sec. 3.— The Chief Grand Mentor shall be the President of the Board. The Chief Grand Precept-
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ress shall be the Vice-President of the Board. The Treasurer elected by the Grand Session shall be the Treasurer of the Board. The Board, at its first meet- ing after the close of the Grand Session, shall elect a Secretary.
Sec. 4. — The Board shall meet immediately after the close of the grand session, and organize by the election of a Secretary.
Sec. 5. — The Board shall hold an annual meeting on or before the day of the meeting of the Grand Session, and make a full report to the Grand Session.
ARTICLE III.
Section 1. — It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings, and call special meetings when it is positively needed. He shall superintend the business of the Taborian Endowment. He shall explain the laws, and see that every part of its laws are enforced. His signature to all warrants on the Treasurer and official documents of this Benefit shall make them legal, when attested by the Secretary and impressed with the seal of the Board.
ARTICLE IV.
SECRETARY.
Section 1. — The Secretary of the Board shall be elected by the Board.
Sec. 2. — The Secretary shall record the business of the Board, and have in his care the books and papers. The Secretary shall keep a register of all Temples and Tabernacles; collect the monthly dues from each Temple and Tabernacle, and give them a receipt therefor. The Secretary shall receive all moneys collected under the orders of the Board, and
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pay them to the Treasurer. The Secretary shall draw all warrants for money on the Treasurer, and attest with his signature and seal.
Sec. 3. — The Secretary shall make a quarterly report (this report is made in the official paper of the Order) to the Temples and Tabernacles of the amount received and the amount paid on Endowments, and the names of the deceased and the beneficiaries. It is the duty of the Secretary to prepare the annual report and submit it to the Board at its annual meeting.
Sec. 4. — At the expiration of the Secretary's term of office, all the books, papers and property belong- ing to the Board must be delivered to his or her successor.
Sec. ,5. — The Secretary will be required to give a good and sufficient bond for the faithful application of the moneys and property received by him or her that belong to the Endowment, to the Trustees of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle.
ARTICLE V.
TREASURER.
Section 1. — The Treasurer elected by the Grand Session shall be the Treasurer of the Board. It shall be his duty to receive all moneys known as the Endowment Fund, and keep a correct account there- of; pay all warrants that are signed by the Pres- ident and attested by the Secretary of the Board , and he shall receipt to the Secretary for money and property received from him. His books must be open to the inspection of the Board at all times.
Sec. 2. — He is required to give a good and ac- ceptable bond to the Board for the faithful applica-
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tion of the fund, in accordance with the laws of the Order. His bond shall not be less than one thousand dollars, with not less than twTo persons, who own un- incumbered real estate -worth double the amount of the bond, as sureties. When the bond is given, and received by the Board, the Treasurer is qualified for the business of his office.
Sec. 3. — He shall, when his successor is elected and qualified, deliver to him all money, property, books, documents and papers belonging to the Board, with a full statement of all money, property, etc., that is in the treasury.
ARTICLE VI.
EXAMINATION.
Section 1. — All applicants for membership to a Temple or Tabernacle are required to send with their petition a certificate of examination. The physician's examination must be thorough, and state the condi- tion of the person examined. If it is proven that a member has had an imperfect examination, and that he or she is liable to die of consumption, heart dis- ease, or any other chronic disease, the member who so imposed upon the Endowment shall forfeit all ben- efits. The physician must be a regular graduate of medicine, • in practice in the city, town or county wherein the applicant lives.
Sec. 2. — The physician's examination, attested by his signature, must be forwarded to the Secretary of the Board, and by him put on file for future reference.
Sec. 3. — The Secretary of the Board wTill keep a supply of the examination certificates in the hands of the Chief Scribes of the Temples and Chief Record- ers of the Tabernacles. The President of the Board
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sends out with charters and warrants of new Temples and Tabernacles a supply of these certificates.
Sec. 4. — The Presiding Officers of Temples and Tabernacles, in cities or towns where they are situ- ated, are required to meet immediately after each Grand Session, and choose a physician to examine all candidates for membership.
Sec. 5. — The Temple and Tabernacles shall add at least fifty cents or one dollar to their fees for membership; this is to be paid to the physician for examining, whether he passes the candidate or not.
Sec. 6. — Deputies, in making organizations of Temples and Tabernacles, must have every applicant examined by a competent physician, and not admit any that can not pass a clear examination and are not in good health.
ARTICLE VII.
DUES.
Section 1. — The Temples and Tabernacles are hereby made responsible for the payment of the dues for every member.
Sec, 2. — The monthly dues shall be collected every month at the regular sessions of the Temple and Tabernacle, and the amount collected forwarded to the Endowment Secretary bjr the C. S. of the Temple and the C. R. of the Tabernacle, within four days after it is collected.
Sec. 3. — The monthly dues of each member of a Temple shall be ; each member of a Tab- ernacle, ........
Sec. 4. — The Secretary of the Board, when the dues are received, is required to return a receipt to the C. S. or C. R. for the amount sent. These re- ceipts must be taken to the Grand Session by the representatives of Temples and Tabernacles.
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Sec. 5. — Grand Temples and Tabernacles are re- minded that this benefit, to be made a real benefit to the heirs or assigns, requires that the dues on each member should be not less than three dollars per year. It would be absurd to call any amount less than that an Endowment. Remember, the more the Dues, the larger the Endowment, and Temples and Tabernacles will by this means soon have a class of members who will be reliable.
ARTICLE VIII.
MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES.
Section 1. — -The Board of Grand Curators is re- quired to furnish every- Temple and Tabernacle with a sufficient supply of blank membership certificates.
Sec. 2. — The Secretary of the Board must sup- ply every Temple and Tabernacle with all necessary supplies.
Sec. 3. — The Chief Grand Mentor shall send with every new charter or warrant a full supply of these certificates.
Sec. 4. — To make a Taborian Endowment Mem- bership Certificate legal: If it is for a member of a Temple, it must be impressed with the official seal of the Temple and the names of the CM. and C. S., in their own handwriting, attached thereto.
Sec. 5. — If the certificate is for a member of a Tabernacle, it is necessary, to make it legal, that it shall be impressed with the official seal of the Tab- ernacle, and the full names of the H. P. and C. R. attached thereto in their own handwriting.
Sec. 6. — A certificate, to be in full force and le- gal, must be filled out in accordance with instructions given in Sections 4 and 5; if this is not complied with, the certificate is null and void, and without force.
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FORM OF CERTIFICATE.
International Order of Twelve
of
KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR
FOR THE
Grand Temple and Tabernacle
of . . , , and Jurisdiction.
777 ] clasped hands[ 333
Taborian Endowment Benefit Membership Certificate No
This is to Certify, That . . was
and is a member in good standing, at the date that
this Certificate was granted, of ,
T , No. , situated in the City or
Town of , County of ,
State of ,.";... If the said
is in good standing
in T , at the date of
death , beneficiary or beneficiaries named in
this Certificate shall receive the Endowment in ac- cordance with the Taborian Endowment Beneficiary Laws, ordained by the Grand Temple and Tabernacle for . . and jurisdiction.
BENEFICIARIES.
This is to Certify, That the names herein inserted
are the beneficiaries, or beneficiary, of
, to whom the Endowment is
to be paid, in accordance with the Taborian Endow- ment Beneficiary Laws.
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In confirmation of this, witness our hands,
attested by the Seal of ,
(seal.! T , No , this the
day of , A. D , A. O. T.
, C. M. orH. P.
. ...,C. S. orC. R.
Notice. — If it is a Temple, cross out the H. P. and C. R. If it is a Tabernacle, cross out the C. M. and C. S., and or.
ARTICLE XIX.
HOW TO SEND A DEATH NOTICE.
Section 1. — On the death of a member, if it is a Knight, the Chief Scribe must notify the Secretary of the Board within five days after it occurs.
Sec. 2. — The Chief Recorder must report the death of a Daughter to the Secretary of the Board within five days after the death.
Sec. 3. — The Secretary of the Board, on receipt of the notice, must forward a blank death notice to the C. S. or C. R.
Sec. 4.— When the Chief Scribe or Chief Recorder receives this notice, he is required to fill out the blank and attest it with his signature and the seal of his Temple or Tabernacle. This notice must be filled as above, and returned to the Secretary of the Board within five days after the receipt by the C. S. or C. R.
Sec. 5. — The membership certificate of the de- ceased, and the Chief Scribe's or Chief Recorder's notice of the standing of the deceased in the Temple or Tabernacle, shall be forwarded with the certified death notice. The certificate of membership must
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show the full name or names of the beneficiary or beneficiaries.
ARTICLE XX.
THE ENDOWMENT BENEFIT.
Section 1. — This benefit is created by monthly dues on all members of Temples and Tabernacles. (Read Article VIII., Sections 2 and 3.)
Sec. 2. — The Grand Temple and Tabernacle can, at each Grand Session, fix the amount of the dues on each member.
Sec. 3. — The Temples and Tabernalces are held responsible for the payment of the monthly dues on all members on their roll book. (Read Article VIII., Section 1.)
Sec. 4. — All moneys collected in the Temples and Tabernacles shall be placed in their treasuries. For the warrants drawn on the Treasurer are to pay for every member.
Sec. 5. — Ten per cent, of the assessment money received by the Secretary of the Board shall be re- served in the treasury as a special fund, used only to pay the expenses of the Board in conducting the business of the Taborian Endowment.
Sec. 6. — The amount received by the Secretary shall be placed in the treasury.
Sec. 7. — The arrangement for paying the Endow- ment shall be made by the Grand Temple and Tab- ernacle in their Grand Session, or by the Board of Grand Curators in their business regulations.
ARTICLE XXI. guardians- Section 1. — Should the beneficiary be a child (or young children), without a legal guardian, the Board shall appoint a guardian, qualified by a suffi-
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cient bond, for the faithful discharge of the duties assigned to him or her, by the Board. ,
Sec. 2. — The guardian is hereby required to make a report to the Board semi-annually of the manner in which he or she has administered the funds placed in his or her care, and the condition of the child or children.
Sec. 3. — The Board can place the child or chil- dren in the Taborian Home, and invest the beneficiary money, well secured, and with legal interest, for the benefit of the child or children; and as they become of age their part of the beneficiary money, principal and interest, is turned over to them. If there is only one child, it receives the whole amount. ARTICLE XXII.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Section 1. — New members who are received in the Temple or Tabernacle are not beneficiary mem- bers until they have been members for four consec- utive months, and have paid four months' dues and assessments.
Sec. 2. — Members who have been suspended, when re-instated are not beneficiary members until four months after the date of their re-instatement, and have paid their dues and assessments for four con- secutive months.
Sec. 3. — Members who have been expelled, if re- instated, do not become beneficiary members until one year after the date of their re-instatement, and they have paid dues and assessments for twelve consecutive months.
Remarks. — Expulsion is the extreme sentence in the Taborian Order. When a member is guilty of any offense or crime which under our laws will expel him or her, it means for life. Temples and Taber- nacles should carefully note the difference between suspension and expulsion.
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Sec. 4. — Members of new Temples and Taber- nacles are not beneficiary members until they have paid dues and assessments for four consecutive months.
Sec. 5. — Members of Temples or Tabernacles may, if they desire, give their Endowment to the Temple or Tabernacle of which they are members.
Sec. 6. — Ministers of the Gospel, who have re- ceived the degrees at will from the I. C. G. M. or C. G. M., and have been assigned to a Temple, their membership continues without payment of dues or assessments; but they receive no benefits. If they pay monthly dues and assessments, they are beneficiary members.
MURDER.
Any member or person to whom the Endowment of this Order is willed or is to be paid after the death of a member in good standing, if he or she in whose favor the endowment is made shall kill or cause to be killed or in any manner take part in the killing or in the cause of the killing of any member of this Order, the above being proven, that he or she is guilty of the same; in all such cases, as described above, no endowment will be paid to such person or persons so proven guilty of the same.
ARTICLE XXIII.
Section 1. — The Grand Sessions have authority to fix the Endowment dues on members of Temples and Tabernacles at any amount on each member; but all dues shall be paid monthly.
Sec. 2. — Article XX.; Section 6, says that the amount received by the Secretary, after deducting ten per cent., shall be divided equally between the bene-
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ficiaries of the members who have died during the quarter.
Sec. 3. — The Secretary of the Board is required to report quarterly to all Temples and Tabernacles. He or she makes this report by publishing it in the official organ of the Taborian Order.
Sec. 4. — The Secretary is required, when notified of the death of a member, to send a blank death notice to the C. S. or C. R., for them to fill out and return.
Form of the Death Notice.
To the Secretary of the Board of Grand Curators:
You are hereby notified that died
, A. D , a member in good standing
of No The certificate of ... . mem- bership names the following as heirs and as- signs: The journal of the
has the record on page . . . . , naming the above the heirs and assigns of the deceased member.
To confirm this official notice, witness my [seal.1 hand and the seal of ... . No , this the
.... dayof .'..., A. D C. S., C. R.
The Secretary shall keep in the office printed copies of the above blanks. The C. S. or C. R., when he or she receives this notice, fills out the blank spaces and returns it to the Secretary. If it is a Temple, mark out the C. R.; if it is a Tabernacle, mark out the C. S.; if it is only for heirs, mark the assigns out; if only for assigns, mark out heirs; if for both, leave it just as it is.
suspensions.
1. Should a Temple or Tabernacle or Tent fail to pay the endowment dues for two consecutive
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months, the Secretary is required to give the C. G. M. notice of the delinquency. The Chief Grand Men- tor.* when he receives this notice, shall notify the presiding officer that if all dues are not paid within ten days after the date of the notification that the Temple, Tabernacle and Tent will be suspended from all of the rights, benefits and privileges until all dues are paid. All Temples and Tabernacles failing to comply with this notice stand suspended without further action.'
2. The members of a Temple or Tabernacle or Tent that is suspended are not entitled to benefits until four months after the Temple or Tabernacle has been re-instated, and have paid four months' assessments.
COMMITTEE ON BURIAL.
After the death of a member that dies in good standing in this Order, and belongs to another so- ciety, there shall be a committee of three or five members appointed by the Temple or Tabernacle, whose duty it shall be to meet a like committee from the other order or society, and they shall make the arrangement for the burial of their member, as to the line of march and the amount to be paid to bury their member. If the family objects to the Temple or the Tabernacle performing their part of the burial service, their objections must be complied with, and it relieves the Temple or the Tabernacle from the payment of the funeral expenses and no Endowment is paid upon their objections.
For further instructions, see Manual, pages 179 and 222.
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Laws and Rules Governing the Widows' and Orphans' Fund.
Every Grand Temple or Tabernacle is required to operate the Widows' and Orphans' Benefit, or have in operation the Taborian Endowment. (Read the Manual.)
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In Solo Deo Salus."
WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS' FUND.
ARTICLE I.
Section 1.— In the Manual of General Laws, find the law creating this fund. Section 7 gives the Grand Temples and Tabernacles only a form for them to draw a plan from, provided they adopt the Widows' and Orphans' Benefit instead of the Taborian Endow- ment Benefit.
Sec. 2. — The Widows' and Orphans' Fund shall be controlled and managed by the Board of Grand Curators. This Board is required to make a full report to the Grand Session, annually, of its business.
ARTICLE II.
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD.
Section 1. — The Chief Grand Mentor, President. 2. The Chief Grand Preceptress, Vice-President. 3. The Chief Grand Scribe, Secretary. 4. The Chief Grand Recorder, Assistant Secretary. 5. The Chief Grand Treasurer, Treasurer.
DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS.
Sec. 2. — It is the duty of the President to preside at all sessions of the Board, and call special sessions at any time that he finds it necessary to have the full Board in consultation. lie shall superintend and
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manage the business of this benefit. All warrants on the Treasurer are required to have his signature to make them legal. His signature must be attached to all official papers.
Sec. 3. — The Vice-President shall attend to the duties of the President when he is absent from a session.
Sec. 4.' — It is the duty of the Secretary to re- cord the business of the Board, and have in his care the books and papers. He shall keep a register of all Temples and Tabernacles, collect the assessment from each Temple and Tabernacle, and give them a re- ceipt therefor. He shall receive all moneys collected under the orders of the Board, and pay them to the Treasurer. He shall draw all warrants for money on the Treasurer, and attest with his signature and seal.
Sec. 5. — He shall make a quarterly report to the Temples and Tabernacles of the number of widows and orphans, and the names of the beneficiaries. It is his duty to prepare the annual report, and submit it to the Board at its annual meeting.
Sec. 6. — At the expiration of his term of office he is required to deliver to his successor all the books, papers and property belonging to the Board. His salary shall be regulated from time to time, by the Board at the annual session.
Sec. 7. — He will be required to give a good and sufficient bond, for the faithful application of the moneys and property received by him that belong to the Widows' and Orphans' Fund, to the Trustees of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle. .
Sec. 8. — The Assistant Secretary shall attend to the business of the Secretary when he is absent from a session of the Board, and give him any needed assistance during the sessions of the Board.
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ARTICLE III.
TREASURER.
Section 1. — The Treasurer elected by the Grand Session shall be the Treasurer of the Board. It shall be his duty to receive all moneys known as the Widows' and Orphans' Fund, and keep a correct account thereof, pay all warrants that are signed by the President and attested by the Secretary of the Board, and he shall receipt to the Secretary for money and property received from him. His books must be open to the inspection of the Board at all times.
Sec. 2. — He is required to give a good and ac- ceptable bond to the Trustees of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle for the faithful application of the fund, in accordance with the laws of the Order. His bond shall not be less than one thousand dollars, with not less than two persons, who own unincumbered real estate worth 'double the amount of the bond, as sureties. When the bond is given, and received by the Board, the Treasurer is qualified for the business of his office.
Sec. 3. — He shall, when his successor is elected and qualified, deliver to him all money, property, books, documents and papers belonging to the Board, with a full statement of all money, property, etc., that is in the treasury.
ARTICLE IV.
Section 1 . — The Board shall hold an annual ses- sion on or before the day of the assembling of the Grand Session, and make a full report to the Grand Session.
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Sec. 2. — This report must show the number of widows and orphans who are receiving this benefit, the amount that each receives, and where they reside.
Sec. 3. — The annual report shall give the names of the widows and orphans who have been dropped from the beneficiary roll during the Taborian year, and give the cause or reason for erasing their names.
ARTICLE V.
BENEFICIARIES OF THE FUND.
Section 1. — The widow of a Knight of Tabor, who died in good standing in his Temple, shall receive the quarterly benefit during her life, or until she marries. When she gets married, she is not entitled to receive benefits from this fund.
Sec. 2. — The orphan children of a Knight of Tabor, who died in good standing, shall receive the quarterly benefit until they are fifteen years old. At that age the benefit ceases to be paid.
Sec. 3. — The children of a Daughter of Tabor, who died in good standing in her Tabernacle, shall receive the quarterly benefit until the*y are sixteen years old. At that age the benefit ceases to be paid.
Sec. 4. — Should the widow be feeble from ill health or old age, and she desires to retire to the Tabprian Home, the benefit is paid to the Home during her stay.
Sec. 5. — The benefits accruing to orphan children of Knights or Daughters, when they are being taken care of at the Home, must be paid to the Home. ; '
• • ARTICLE VI.
CREATING THE FUND.
Section 1. — The dues on each Knight of Tabor shall be . . per month, divide^. into monthly
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collections of , paid by the members at roll- call in the regular or monthly sessions.
Sec. 2.— It is the duty of the Chief Scribe to forward the amount collected to the Secretary within five days after said collection.
Sec. 3. — The dues of each Daughter of Tabor
shall be per quarter, divided into monthly
collections of ......... to be paid by the member
at roll-call in each regular session.
Sec. 4. — The Chief Recorder must forward the amount collected to the Secretary within five days after it is collected.
Sec. 5. — A Tent shall be assessed cents
on each Maid and Page per quarter. This amount must be forwarded to the Secretary every quarter by the Queen Mother.
Sec 6. — The Taborian year is divided as follows: August, November, February and May. The quar- terly benefit shall be paid the last week in each quarter.
ARTICLE IX.
Section 1. — If it is for a widow and children of a Knight, the warrant shall be forwarded to the Chief Scribe of the Temple of which the Knight was a member. The C. S., when he receives the warrant, is required to sign his name across the back of the same and forward it to the Treasurer.
Sec. 2. — When- the Treasurer receives the war- rant, he forwards the money to the Chief Scribe. The C. S., when he receives the money, pays it to the widow, and takes her receipt. He forwards this re- ceipt to the Treasurer. If it is for children, the C. S. pays it to the person having the care of them, takes a receipt therefor, and sends it to the Treasurer.
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Sec. 3.— -When the benefit is for the child or children of a deceased member of the Tabernacle, the warrant is sent to the Chief Recorder. She signs her name across the back of the warrant, and for- wards it to the Treasurer. When he receives the warrant, he sends the money to the C. R., and she pays it to the person having the care of the child or children, and takes a receipt, and sends it to the Treasurer.
Sec. 4. — If the widow or child or children are residing in the Home, the warrant is sent to the Ma- tron of the Home. She signs her name across the back of the warrant and sends it to the Treasurer. He forwards the money to the Treasurer of the Home.
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TABORIAN CONSTITUTIONS. SUPPLEMENT.
DISTRICT GRAND MENTORS.
The C. G. M., in making a district and appoint- ing a D. G. M., should furnish him with a written or printed authority, detailing just how much of the C. G. M.'s authority is vested in the D. G. M. He is the C. G. M.'s special Deputy, and is required to exercise supervision over the work in his district. The Manual defines the general law that governs the District Grand Mentor. He is not to control the business of the Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents, but it is his duty to see that all the laws are obeyed and enforced by the Presiding Officers. He, being the C. G. M.'s Deputy, advises with authority and Presiding Officers must respect his authority. When he visits, he shall be received with the honors due his high office. His expenses for paper, pens, ink and stamps are paid out of the Grand Treasury. He is to keep the C. G. M. informed of all that trans- pires in his district. In cities or towns where there are twelve or more Present and Past Presiding Officers and Deputies, the D. G. M. is required to organize a Past Arcanum.
The above has no reference to International dis- tricts. It refers to District Grand Mentors appointed by a C. G. M. of a Grand Temple and Tabernacle.
FORMS USED IN CHARGES.
1. Charges and specifications can not be enter- tained in a Temple, unless they are in writing, and signed by not less than two members.
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2. The charges and specifications are submitted to a regular session of the Temple, and read by the C. S. On a majority vote they are referred to the Board of Judges.
3. The C. S. shall within five days furnish the accused member with a copy of the charges and speci- fications, and shall notify him when and where to meet the Judges, and have the witnesses in readiness to testify.
4. The C. M., when the charges and specifica- tions are read and referred, fixes the time and place where the trial is to be held, and when the Temple will meet to hear the decision of the Judges.
5. The Temple is required to adopt the decision of the Judges, or remand their decision with instruc- tions; that is, to recommit the case, if it appears that justice has not been done. (For the duty of Judges, read Manual.) An appeal may be taken, however. (See Manual.)
MODE OF TRIAL IN TEMPLES.
1. When three or more Judges are present, the tribunal is called to order and opened with prayer.
2. The charges and specifications are read by the Secretary, and the accused is asked to plead guilty or not guilty. If he pleads guilty, the trial is closed, and the Judges make up their decision. If he pleads not guilty, the trial proceeds, the Judges sitting as a jury.
3. The attorney for the plaintiff opens the case by giving a history of the same, and what he expects to prove.
4. The witnesses for the plaintiff give their tes- timony. No cross-questioning is permitted.
5. The attorney for the defendant opens his plea
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for the defense, and the witnesses for the defendant give their testimony.
6. The attorney for the defense is allowed thirty minutes to plead.
7. The attorney for the plaintiff closes the case with a speech, thirty minutes being allowed for same.
8. The Secretary records the salient points in the testimony during the trial, for the use of the Judges.
9. All but the Judges and Secretary retire from the tribunal. The Judges render their decision, and the Secretary records it and submits it to the Temple. The decision must receive the approval of a majority of the Judges.
MODE OF TRIAL IN A TABERNACLE.
1. A trial in the Tabernacle is required to be proceeded with in the same form, with the exception that the five discreet Daughters act as Judges. None but Daughters are permitted to attend the trial of a Daughter in the tribunal.
MODE OF TRIAL IN THE GRAND SESSION.
1. A Trial in the Grand Session is conducted in the same form.
DECISIONS.
1. All decisions are required to be signed by the Judges and attested by the Secretary.
CHARGES AND SPECIFICATIONS.
1. The charges and specifications are in the same form in the Tabernacles as in the Temples.
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TRIALS.
1. All trials must be conducted without bias, wrangling, quarreling or undue excitement. The Judges are required to enforce decorum and courtesy from all present during the trial. All decisions shall be rendered in accordance with the Taborian Laws and Manual of General Laws.
SUSPENSIONS.
1. Members of a Temple who are suspended for non-payment of monthly dues and assessments may, by a majority vote of the Temple, at a regular ses- sion, be fined 25 cents per month for every month that they remain suspended; or the Temple may, by a majority vote, remit the fines.
2. Members of a Tabernacle who are suspended for non-payment of monthly dues and assessments, if they remain suspended two months, shall be fined 25 cents per month for every month that they remain suspended, after two months is granted them to re- turn. The Tabernacle may, by a majority vote, at a" regular session, remit the fines.
OTHER SUSPENSIONS.
The various parts of this Constitution instruct what members may be suspended for. There are two kinds of suspensions: "First, definite suspension means that the member is suspended from all the rights, benefits and privileges of the Taborian Order for a certain fixed time. When that time has expired, they are restored to membership without further action, subject only to the Constitutional Laws governing suspensions.
Second, indefinite suspension means that a mem- ber is suspended from all the rights, benefits and
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privileges of the Taborian Order — no time being fixed. The Temple or Tabernacle may, at any regular ses- sion, by a majority vote or a two-thirds vote, restore them to membership, subject to the Constitutional Laws.
Third, members of Temples or Tabernacles can not be suspended for a longer period than one year.
Fourth, definite and indefinite suspensions have no reference to suspensions for dues and assessments.
EXPULSIONS.
Expulsion is the highest penalty imposed by the laws of the Taborian Order. It means that the ex- pelled member is dead to the Order. A member guilty of a crime sufficient to warrant expulsion should never be restored to membership. The disgrace brought upon the Order is a bar to membership forever. It is not necessary to fix a time. The sentence of ex- pulsion holds good for life.
SUSPENSION OF MEMBERS.
1. A member who is suspended by the Temple and desires to join another Temple is required to become re-instated in the Temple of which he was a member, and get a transfer from that Temple, before he can join another.
2. A Daughter who is suspended must be re- instated in the Tabernacle of which she was a member, and get a transfer from that Tabernacle, before she can join another.
3. Members who withdraw from Temples or Tabernacles, if they desire to return, shall pay the full membership fee to have their names enrolled.
4. If a Temple or Tabernacle refuses to give a transfer to members when they are clear on the C. S. or C. R.'s books, the C. G. M. may issue the
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transfer to the member or members applying for the same, he or she paying one dollar for the transfer.
INSTRUCTIONS ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS.
1. A member who is on a journey is required to have a traveling certificate and monthly card, and must prove Taborian membership by the signs, words and tokens.
2. Sick benefits are not paid in sickness result- ing from child-birth, either before or after the birth of the child; but if the Daughter is needy and in distress, all Knights and Daughters of Tabor are required to contribute to her aid.
3. The working regalia of a Daughter is the Taborian badge. (See Manual.) A piece of ribbon is not a regalia, and a member can not meet or sit in a session lawfully without a badge, if the Tabernacle is four or more months old.
4. The first thing that a new Tabernacle needs is the officers' jewels, members' badges, and the bells.
5. For the Knights, the first thing needed is the officers' jewels (see Manual), and members' badges (see Manual), and wooden swords, until they get the regulation sword.
6. A Temple or Tabernacle can not legally open without having a Bible on the altar or Tabernacle House.
7. Members of Tabernacles in public processions or public installations, or the annual sermons, shall wear the Taborian coronet, or white sailor hat.
8. The High Priestess and Past High Priestess shall wear a royal purple robe on all public occasions, a coronet, and pink gloves or mitts.
9. The Queen Mothers and Past Queen Mothers shall wear pink robes on all public occasions, a coronet, pink gloves or mitts, and a scepter.
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10. The officers of the Tabernacle shall wear sky- blue robes. (Read Saba Meroe Rituals, pages 11, 12, 13, 14, for full description.) These robes are worn on all public occasions.
11. All robes are trimmed in accordance with the general laws. (For H. P.s, see Manual. For Q. M.s, see Manual. For other Tabernacle officers, see Manual.)
ADOPTING A CHILD.
1. The Grand Sessions are authorized to adopt a child of a Knight and Daughter of Tabor. The child that is adopted must not be over eighteen months old.
FORM OP ADOPTION.
2. The full name of the child, the date of its birth, the name of its parents, and the date of adop- tion shall be recorded in the proceedings of the Grand Session.
3. C. G. M. announces that the adoption will now be attended to. The members standing, the following hymn is sung (see Manual) :
I.
How lovely are Thy dwellings fair,
O Lord of Hosts! How dear The pleasant Tabernacles are,
Where Thou dost dwell so near!
II.
My soul doth long, and, fainting, sigh
Thy Temples, Lord, to see; My heart and flesh aloud do cry,
O living God, for Thee,
III. Haj>py, who in Thy house reside,
Where Thee they ever praise; Happy, whose strength in Thee doth hide,
And in their hearts Thy ways.
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IV.
They journey on from strength to strength,
With joy and gladsome cheer. Till all before our God, at length,
In Zion do appear.
4. The following prayer is then given by the C. G. O.
PRAYER.
O Most Glorious Lord, we acknowledge that we are not worthy to offer unto Thee anything belong- ing unto us; yet we beseech Thee, in Thy great good- ness, graciously to accept this child to Thy service, and to prosper this, our adoption. Receive the prayers and intercessions of all Knights and Daughters of Tabor who shall call upon Thee and give them grace to prepare their hearts to serve Thee with reverence and Godly fear; affect them with an awful appre- hension of Thy divine majesty, and a deep sense of their own unworthiness ; that, so approaching Thy sanctuary with lowliness and devotion, and co aing before Thee with clean thoughts and pure hearts, with bodies undefiled, and minds sanctified, they may always perform a service acceptable to Thee, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen!
Response : In Solo Deo Salus.
5. C. G. M. with child in his arms : In the name of the International Order of Twelve, I do this day adopt (gives name of the child) to be the child of the Knights of Tabor of the Grand Temple and Taber- nacle for and jurisdiction.
Response by the members: We honor, welcome and accept.
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6. The C. G.M. places the child in the arms of the C. G. P., who says : In the name of the Daughters of Tabor of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle for
and jurisdiction, we adopt this
child.
Response : We honor, welcome and accept.
7. The C. G. P. places the child in the arms of the G. Q. M., who says: In the name of the Maids and Pages of Honor, of the Grand Temple
and Tabernacle for and jurisdiction,
we accept the adoption of this infant, and assign
this child as a member of Tent,
No
8. The C. G. M. announces that every Knight and every Daughter of the State and jurisdiction are god-fathers and god-mothers of this child.
closing exeecisfs. Song.
I.
The spacious earth is all the Lord's,
The Lord's her fulness is; The world, and they that dwell therein,
By sovereign right are His.
II-
He framed and fixed it on the seas; .
And His almighty hand Upon inconstant floods has made
The stable fabric stand.
III.
But for Himself this Lord of all
One chosen seat designed; Oh, who shall to that sacred hill
Deserved admittance tjnd?
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ILLUSTRATIONS.
The cuts used to show the form of Regalia are taken from the following photographs:
1. Frontispiece.
2. Knight of the Taborian Division — Sir J. B. Burton, of Hannibal, Mo.
3. Knight of the Uniform Rank — Sir Frank Wilson, C. G. M. for Kansas and Nebraska, and I. C. G. Tr. for Kansas City, Kansas.
4. High Priestess — Daughter Annie T. Menefee, Past I. C. G. P., Nashville, Tenn.
5. Saba Meroe Daughter — Dt. Mamie A. Rob- inson, P. H. P., only child of Father Dickson, St. Louis, Mo.
6. Funeral Dress— Dt. Ina F. Cary, P. H. P., St. Louis, Mo.
7. Mother Dickson.
8. Prince of Media— Sir S. A. Jordan, C. G. M. for Arkansas and jurisdiction, Little Rock, Ark.
9. Princess of Media — Dt. Lena Dickson Hop- son, Princess of Illinois and jurisdiction, Cairo, 111.
10. Palatine Guard— Sir John H. Jenkins, C. G. M. for Missouri and jurisdiction, Sedalia, Mo.
11. Taborian Cadet.
12. Taborian Maid — Zennie Arvesta Hay den, adopted child of the International Order of Twelve, Father Dickson's grandchild.
SEAL PRESS.
Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums, Tents, and Boards of Grand Curators are required to have a seal press. All of their official documents and papers, to make them legal, must be impressed with the seal.
Quarterly reports, traveling certificates, transfers, monthly cards, warrants on the Treasurer, notifica-
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tions, receipts, official letters, letters and communica- tions to Grand Officers, endowment certificates, and all important papers, to make them legal, must be impressed with the seal.
INCORPOKATION.
Grand Temples and Tabernacles, to make their business and transactions lawful, must be incorporated under the laws of the State in which situated. The Board of Grand Curators are the incorporators.
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INDEX.
Page
Father Dickson 3
Preface 5
The Unity of the Taborian Order 6
TEMPLES.
Constitution of Subordinate Temples r 8
Duties of Chief Mentors 9
Duties of V.-M., C. S 9, 10
Duties of the C. Tr., C. O. and C. D.-M 10, 11
Duties of the C. C. B., C. G.s, and C. St 11
Board of Attendants 11
Board of Judges 12
Membership, Its Requirements 13
The Ballot 13
The Sessions 14
Fees and Dues 14
Benefits 15
Sickness 15
Traveling Certificates 15
Funerals 16
Death from Home 16
Endowment of Widows and Orphans 16
The Temple — Instructive Laws 17
Duties of Members 18
Benefits and Rights 18
Forfeiture of Benefits and Rights ^ 19
Crimes and Penalties 20
Duty of Knights at Funerals 22
The Degrees 22
Rules of Order 23
Taborian Division 24
Minister of the Gospel 24
Rules of Business 25
Manual References • 26
Instructive Laws for C. M.s and Members 26, 27
Special Notice 28, 33
Amendments 33
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Miscellaneous 35
Temple By-laws and Regulations 37
Fees and Dues 38
Benefits--Board of Attendants 38, 39
Fines. 39
Form of Keeping the Journal 40
LADIES' TABERNACLE.
Constitution, Name and Officers 44
Duties of the Officers 45
Qualification Required of Members 49
The Degrees 50
Dutiee of Members 51
Benefits and Rights 52
Forfeiture of Benefits and Rights 53
Representative to the Grand Sessions 54
Furniture for Tabernacles 55
Penalties and Trials 56
Public Processions 57
Official Seal. 58
Fees and Dues 58
Business and Benefits — Rules of Business. 58, 60
Charges and Complaints. 60
Death and Funeral 60, 61
The High Priestess 61, 63
Mode of Trials ...... 63
What It Means 63
Tribunes 64
Sessions; the Time to Hold Them ; 65
Rules of Order 66
Remarks 67
Form of Tabernacle Hall , 69
Expenses to Grand Session* 70
Bonnets and Hats 71
Instructions to Daughters 71
Funeral Dress 71
Mourning Badge • • 71
The Name 72
Funeral Ceremonies 72, 73
How to Pronounce 73
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Taborian Constitution — Continued 74
Amendments. 75
Sick Benefits — Remarks — Miscellaneous Laws 76, 77
By laws and Regulations 78
Fees and Dues 78
Benefits 79
Fines 80
Regular Sessions 81
Form of Feeping the Journal 82
PALATIUMS.
Form of Palatium » •. . 86
Name and Officers 87
Duties of Officers 88
Regular Sessions. . . ,_> 88
Benefits and Expensed 89
Regalia 89
Palatine Guards 89
Rules of Business 90
Grand Officers 91
Palatiums 91
Palatine Guards, Special 93, 94
Amendments. 95
By-laws and Regulations '. 96
Fees and Dues 96
Suspension and Expulsion 97
Remarks 97
Benefits 97
Explanation of Alterations 98
Green Feather 99
Mural Crown , . 99
TENTS.
Form of Teat Session 101
Constitution of Tents 102
Election of Officers 103
Duties of Officers 103
Membership of Tents 105
Fees, Dues and Benefits and Regalia 106
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Quarterly Reports 107
Tent Treasurer 108
Regalia of Queen Mother 109
Lawful Instruction 110
Taborian Cadets' Band 112
By-laws of Tents 113
Rules of Order 115
The Tent in the Manual , 116
PAST ARGANUM.
Membership of the Past Arcanum 119
Officers and Election 120
Installation 120
Duties of Officers 120
Sessions 123
Twenty-eight Points of Law 123
Grand Deputies 127
Rules of Business. 128
INTERNATIONAL DISTRICTS.
Membership of District Grand Temples and Tabernacles. . 130
The District Vote 131
District Officers 132
Duties of Officers 132
District Grand Sessions 134
Duties of Committees 135
Pay Roll 136
Rules of Business 138
GRAND TEMPLES AND TABERNACLES.
General Constitutions . 140
Jurisdiction v. . 141
Membership 141
Duties of Grand Officers 141
Power Denned 141
Taborian Home 141
Revenue of the G. T. and T 142
Pay Roll of Grand Officers 143
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Page
Grand Officers' Jewels 144
Representatives 144
Vote in the Grand Session 145
Making Organizations 146
Supplies for New Organizations 147
Price of Charters, etc., etc 148
On Tabernacles 148
Chief Grand Mentor, His Duties 149
How to File a Charge 151
Quarterly Reports 152
Annual Visits of C. G. M1: 153
Annual Visits of C. G. P 154
Grand Queen Mother 154
Grand Presiding Prince 155
Grand Sessions and Rules of Business 155
Committees 156
Rules of Order 157
Duties of Committees 158
Membership Fees 160
Annual Returns . . .* 160
Taking Care of Grand Sessions 161
Assessment Receipts 161
Dress During the Grand Session 162
Amendments 163
Penalties for Violation of Law 163
MISCELLANEOUS LAWS.
Prerogatives of Chief Mentor 166
Prerogatives of High Priestess. 166
Memorial Exercises 167
Songs 169
Form of Procession at Grand Sessions 177
Annual Sermon — Arrangements 178
TABORIAN ENDOWMENT.
Endowment Benefit 184
Duties of Officers 185
Examination 187
Dues 188
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Membership Certificate 189
Form of Certificate 190
How to Send a Death Notice 191
Endowment Benefit . . 192
Guardians for Children 192
Miscellaneous Laws 193
Remarks 194
Form of Death Notice 195
WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS' FUNDS.
Article I 198
Officers of the Board 198
Duties of Officers 198
Beneficiaries of the Fund 201
Creating the Fund 201
Benefits, Whom Paid to 202
How to Report 203
TABORIAN CONSTITUTION— SUPPLEMENT.
District Grand Mentors of G. T. and T , 204
Form of Charges and Specifications 204
Mode of Conducting Trials 205
The Law on Suspensions 207
The Effect of an Ekpulsion 208
Suspended Members 208
Members Withdrawing 208
Members on a Journey 209
Sickness Resulting from Child-birth 209
Working Regalia ,. 209
Wearing Bonnets and Hats 209
Regalia of Officers and Members " 209
Ceremony of Adopting a Child 210
Seal Press 213
Incorporation 214
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