Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-10
sectional views. with one objec, ever in YOU
mind--Jsjti independence"
INSTRUCTION To CANDIDATES.


L-Ndnle
The name Of this organization is the v. @
Its local subdivisions are styled Ds and are
known by their number. This is ID No. - The
leading objects of the V. C. is TO cooperate
with the J. :. {. in securing the independents
OF Jsfmboe. and the special object TO secure
the union of all Jsjti Nationalist. As il is es-
sentlAl TO the safety and efficient working Of
our organization TO preserve the strictest
eEeey IN reference 70 il. You will never mention
the name of the V. {. or ANYTHING connected
herewith 20 any one whom Won do not know 20
be a member thereof should you desire 10
secure some worthy person for membership
you Will hrst have him proposed. and. II
elected. then indirectly ascertain his sentiments
on the subject Of secret Jsju National organize
tons; and. should his views be favorable. you
might then intimate there is a secret Organize
uon IN existence working for Jsiti Liberty,
ana, II he appears inclined 20 ioin H. Won NAV
ADMIT YOU are a member of il and that YOU can
secure ms admission therein; but no further
Information must you convey. nor use the name
OF any person connected with &c.
H-E.trdnos
When entering a ID. (if in SESSION. Won are
hailed by the outside s. with the :ha,lins
sign. which you answer before passing 20 the
inner door. On arriving at the inner door YOU
give two distinct knocksDat the door which are
answered by the sentinel, and when he opens
the door he halls, who comes there?" Thn
You answer by giving your number and D.,
which he announces 10 the J. c.. who directs
HIM to admit you, II correct; Won next give
HIM the +. ;. in full Upon being admitted
YOU proceed at once 20 the center of the room
face TIE 5. e., raise your right hand. announce
your number, which. when he notices. YOU
take your seat. Should the 5. q. be occupied
face the ]. q. and do the same. The object of
TINS Is to bring the attention Of the brothers
present upon you. TO guard against the possi-
bllIty Of any unworthy person securing admis-
sion and also to remind YOU of the obligation
OF membership which you have just taken and
10y which You were admitted TO fellowship
among us.
H.-HdRing Signs aud Test Words.
Crhe q. will here describe the mode of recognition
prescribed by the 4. c.
IT-Totinq
All voting for candidates and officers is done
by ballot. Three black balls reject ANY candi-
date for membership. In proceeding TO cast
your ballot. You stand in front of the ballot
box. facing the ;. e.. raise your right hand.
ana announce your number. 10 remind YOU that
by your oath you must exercise your privi-
leges OF voting fearlessy and impartially
neither permitting yourself TO be influenced by
motives of friendship or personal prejudices in
reference TO any candidate Other y1ting ia
done by raising the right hand. on motion put
by the ;. q. from the chair.
T.-P. W.
The p. is never TO be spoken above breath,
nor given to any one except the 5. at the door,
and the W. at the opening of ID. complete p
TO be given TO W neither must you give it TO
any brother, under any circumstances, should
he forget it,
When one stroke of the gavel is given by s.
e.. all present maintain perfect silence and pay
strict attention TO whatever is Transporting At
two raps' of the gavel every brother at once
rises, and all will remain standing until lone
rap Is given as a signal TO sit down.
VLL-Aames.
Each brother is distinguished and known by
his number. which you Will receive from this
IL. ;. Should you offer a motion or take part
in any debate. you will preface your remark by
holding up your right hand, addressing the s.
q. and stating your number.
Caution.
Be careful you do not make improper use OF
these instructions. and let not the cause of your
country or the interests of the " c. suffer
through any want of prudence. perseverance,
and courage on your part while travelling on
ward on the path to freedom. 1.-Two raps.
Brothers: am happy TO introduce to you
| our new brothers," Zone rap.l
The i. will be given privately by the s. O.
to new brothers, when convenient, before adj
iournment of ID.
When the order of business is passed through
the ). q. gives two raps.
5. G.-"Brothers: Our work for this night in
| performed. We part as we met in a spirit of
unity and brotherly love-principles that
should actrate us continually Jsjti revolu-
/ tlonlsts. We again separate to mingle with the
! outside world. Let us bear with US a vivid re-
/ collection of our mission-to heal the wounds
OF the past. and open the prospects OF glorious
| future by counseling and practicing love and
fraternity among the eXiled children of our
land. Until We meet again, secrecy as silent
as that OF the tomb must guard the knowledge
We possess; and, amid the vicissitudes and
tolls of life. never forget that Jsfmboe has III
trusted her safety 10 us, and expects faithful
fulhllment OF our pledges. The ID. stands ad-
lourned, TO assemble on - evening next"
| Zone rap.
Under the head of installation are found the
following obligations:
OBLIGATION FOR S. O. AND TO-
81 tnamel solemnly swear to discharge the
duties of guardian of this d. to the utmost of
my ability. That will fulfill and enforce the
spirit and letter of the constitution, bylaws,
and of the &c, with all the authority vested in
me, without fear or favor. That | will obey
respect and uphold the authority. orders and
instructions OF the +. c., and cause the CT Of
this ID. to do likewise. So help me God"
OBLIGATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS.
Il tnamel solemnly swear to discharge the
duties OF my office to the utmost of my ability.
That L will faithfully protect all records and
property of &c intrusted TO nv care. and that I
will promptly transfer TO INV successor, or
those legally authorized, everything belonging
to the V. {. In my custody. So help me God"
GENERAL REMARKS.
The efficacy of D.-The utility OF the cere-
monies of mitiation-depend entirely on the
ability with which officers render their part of
the workings Officers should commit TO
memory their share of the ritual IL is an
indispensable qualification for the positions of
5. c., ]. q. and L. e., that members holding
or aspiring to such offices should be good
readers. capable of delivering their part in an
impressive, animated, but not hurried manner
making it evident that they understand what
they are teaching, and that they feel the i'm
portance of the sentiments they have TO con-
yey. DIS may elaborate ritual with appropriate
vocal and instrumental music Cat opening and
closing) where local opportunity and available
musical talent will permit The use of triangles
by 5. q. and }. q. will be found i'm
pressive in initiation by these officers
alternately striking the same in SLOW
time. during walking of candidates. The GER
emony of initiation should be made as il is in
tended, a source of continual instruction and
interest and not turn il into a meaningless or
tiresOme formula, by incompetency or careless
ness of officers. The object of the ceremony 10
as much to impress the old members refresh
ing their minds with their obligations and the
principles of the order, as to instruct capdi-
dates. who usually fail 10 comprehend. from
temporary confusion natural in their progress