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Opening Ceremonies.
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these virtues that Esther was able to save her people from extermination.]

W. M. Have you a sign?

Esther. I have ; it is given with—

While giving the sign explain from secret work. ( 9. )

W. M. Sisters and Brothers, on seeing this sign given, how would you respond?

Response. Members will respond with the Pass of Esther.

W. M. Where is Martha's station?

Esther. At the fourth point of the Star, Worthy Matron.

W. M. Sister Martha.

Martha. Worthy Matron.

[W. M. What is your duty and explain your badge of office.

Martha. To make known to all proper inquirers the light, knowledge and beauty of the Green ray, an emblem of nature's life and beauty, symbolizing Hope and Immortality. My badge is the Broken Column within the Triangle, an emblem of the death of a person cut off in the vigor of life and should remind us of the sisterly grief of Martha.]