Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-10

sacrifice to maintain it,"
The object Of the society is to establish a re-
publican form OF government in ireland. and
any member violating his duty is warned that
he is deserving of the severest punishment.
He is soemnly adjured to keep all secrets as
he values his life, and at the hazard of his life
sword is used in the ceremony of initiation to
signify that force alone can accomplish the So
ciety's aims.
As important names and the titles of officers
are designated by cipher initials, the following
key is furnished:
$. G.-Stands for senior guardian.
j. G.-Junior guardian.
V. C.-United Brotherhood.
Br'd-Brotherhood.
d. (alone) brother, also company.
S.-Senior.
Jsfmboe-IreIand.
Fohmboe-England
Jsjti-Irish.
Jsjtinio-Irshmen.
?. G.-Past guardian.
C.-Commander.
P.-Order.
]. S. C.-Irish Revolutionary Brotherhood.
p. S.-Open Sesame.
+. C.-Fenian Brotherhood
1t Will be noticed that the simple device of
using the alphabetical letter next succeeding
the real one is used to afford necessary con-
cealment and protection In case of discovery
Thus:
!. F-o-h-m-b-o-e. 8. J-s-f-m-b-o-e.
2. E-n-g-l-a-n-d. f. IRELAND
8. J-s-j-t-l-n-f-o. z. VIC.
6. l-r-i-s-h-m-e-n. g. CB
The oath furnishes what NAV be a possible
clue to the Cronin murder. The candidate
solemnly pledges himself, under penalty of
death, not only Ito keep strictly secret the
name and everything connected with this &c
from all not entitled to know such secrets"
but also that he will faithfully preserve the
funds of the &c for the cause of Jsjti revolu-
ton alone. IL the accused men were guilty
of peculation or of the Misrepresentation OF the
brotherhoods funds they were responsible for
fragrant violation of the brotherhood oath.
punishable by death, and their anxiety to re-
move DIR. Cronin or to prevent his damaging
charges from becoming public would, there
fore, be perfectly natural
1t is ono Of the strongest organizations in the
world, and, having for its aim the overthrow of
the English government in Ireland. by violence
pure and simple, it is an organization dealing
death to traltorous members as well as to Its
enemies.
EXTRACTS FROM THE RITUAL,
especially that which relates to the initiation of
candidates. as follows: After the candidate
has entered he is addressed by the S. G.
5. G.-"Friends: You are now within these
secret walls. We charge You never to make
known to any one outside these walls any words
you may hear spoken, or any acts that NAV be
performed, or any other matter or thing rela-
tive to this &c, even though you decline Il this
or any other stage of the proceedings of initia-
ton to become a member; neither must YOU
make known to any person persons outside
these walls the names of anyone you may have
seen or recognized by mis- voice We have all
taken solemn and binding oath, as members
of this &c, which We require you to take before
being admitted to light and membership in our
order. 1t is an oath that does not conflict with
the duty we owe to God, to our country. or to
our neighbors. Are you willing to take this
oath!"
The candidate or candidates shall answer
''les" or No" tShould a negative answer be
given. or should the candidate insist on with
drawing at any time during initiation, he shall
be required to take a solemn pledge of secrecy
in regard to the &c and its existencel. Should
the answer be in the affirmative the 5. G.. shall
say to the c.:
Conduct our friend to the examiner
C., III leading the escort to the chair of the
p. e., will act as before the s. e., and report
thus:
Friends for instruction.
The 2. G.. shall then speak as follows:
''Nou have come within the walls of our &C.
offering yourself Cor selves for utilization
with US. The men who surround you have all
taken the obligations of our order. and en-
deavor to fulfil their duties. These duties
must be cheertully complied with. or not at
all undertaken. We are Jsjti men. banded to-
gether for the purpose of freeing Jsfmboe,
and elevating the position of the Jsjti race.
The lamp OF the bitter past plainly points out
our path, and the first step on the road TO free
dom is secrecy. We believe that destitute of
secrecy defeat shall again cloud our brightest
hopes, and believing this. we shall hesitate at
no sacrifice to maintain il. BE prepared. then.
to cast aside with us every thought that may
impede the growth of this holy feeling among
Jsjtimfo, for once member of the Bird, You
must stand by its watchword Of secrecy, ODE
dience and love. With this explanation, are
you prepared to take our obligation and per-
form its duties? Answer Yes or No "
The Z. q. shall then ask the candidates the
following questions:
P G-'Are you bound by any oath, obliga-
ton. or agreement to expose to any persons or
authority anything you may know or learn rel
alive to this order? Answer Yes or No.
If the answer is correct-that is, in the mega
tive--the p. q. shall order the c. as follows:
Conduct our friends to the proper officer
for obligation"
After marching in front of the j. G., the c.
shall halt the escort and give two raps with the
sword. The S. G.. shall then give two raps.
The testament shall be placed in the right
hand. while the J. G.. administers the following
obligations:
J. CT name in full do solemnly swear in
the presence of Almighty God. that will labor,
while life is left ME, to establish and defend
republican form of government in Jsfmboe;
that will keep strictly secret the name and
everything connected with this &c from all
not entitled to know such secrets; that will
obey and comply with the constitution and
laws Of the C'e. and that will faithfully pre-
serve the funds Of the C'e for the cause of Jsiti
revolution alone, specified in the constitu-
ton; that will deem it my special duty and
mission to promote and foster sentiments of
union. brotherly love, and nationality among
all Jsjtinfo; that take this obligation without
any mental reservation, holding the same for
ever binding upon me, and that any violation
thereof or desertion of my duty to the Bird is
infamous and merits the severest punishment.
So help me God"
]. G.-"Kiss the book. Admit the brothers
to light and fraternity"
The assistant conductors then retire, the C.
faces candidates toward the s. G.
Brothers all raise their right hand and say:
''We are all witnesses to the obligation you
have taken"
C.-"Keep it as you value your life.''
j. G.-"keep it at the hazard of your life"
The j. G.. will then address the candidates as
follows:
Brothers, you have tonight of your own
free will sworn to be true to Jsfmboe. to the
C'e to your race; that oath must be kept in
letter and spirit While you respect it those
round you will be your friends. Let your
conduct then be such that we shall have no
reason to regret admitting you this night to
our &C."
J. G. TO C.)-"Conduct the brothers to 8. G."
The s. G. greets the new brothers by shak-
ing hands, and will address them as follows:
Brothers: In the name Of Jsfmboe, 1 greet
you, and welcome you to our ranks The forms
used in your initiation, although simple, are