Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-29

Almighty and everlasting God, in whom is
all power and wisdom. on whom we must de-
pend for everything that we have and are. we
realize that Thou art omnipotcnt and omnis-
cient. We adore and worship Thee for Thy
power, Thy mercy and Thy love. We sin
cerely thank Thee for Thy boundless mercy.
the many blessings Thou hast bestowed npon
u.s. and the redemption offered through Thine
only begotten Son, our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ We most earnestly beseech Thee
that Thou wilt look in mercy upon u.s. forgive
our sins. and let thy blessing be shed abroad in
our midst. We humbly invoke Thy spirit to
guide us in nl the walks OF life, and most es-
pecially do We implore Thee to be with as in
our deliberations as a body. May We be drawn
to each other in that spirit Of fraternity, Of
love and Of justice which Thou wilt bless MAY
all that we do be for the betterment Of human
| ity and for the honor and glory OF Thy great
name.
President will now assist me in advanc-
ing the signs.
l now declare this open and ready for
the transaction Of business.
The next proceedings are always the initia-
ton OF new members. The form of initiation
follows:
CEREMONY OF INITIATION.
President-Brother Secretary, is there any
candidate present for initiation?
Secretary-Brother President I report can
didates present seeking admission who have
been duly elected as follows:
Observation-Disclosures Steward, Won will now in
troduce the candidate for initiation.
The steward and candidate approach thu
door and give any simple alarm.
Doorkeeper-There is an alarm at the door,
Brother President
President the cause and report.
Doorkeeper-A candidate seeking admission
to our order.
President-Admit him.
The body or the lodge or the CHAPTER here
sings stanza OF a hymn or any familiar solemn
song while the steward conducts the candidate
to position Immediately in front Of and facing
the president.
Steward-Brother President, have the honor
to present to you Mr.. - for initiation.
President Steward, why does he
seek admission into our order?
Steward-Because he desires to aid BY every
means in his power our efforts in behalf of the
wealth producers of the land.
/, President-Before We proceed IL will he nee
essary that you take on yourself q solemn obli-
CATION, which, assure you. will not conflict
with the freedom Of your political or religious
views. With this assurance are you willing to
proceed?
Candidate-I am.
President-Mr. -, do you believe In the
existence of Supreme Being who rules and
governs all things?
Candidate-I do.
President Brother Steward, you will place
the candidate in the proper position to receive
the obligation.
The candidate is placed with his left hand on
the Bible and his right hand on his heart.
Presldent-Mr. -, you will give your
name when use mine and repeat after me a.
follows:
l., in the presence of Almighty God and
these witnesses do solemnly promise and affirm
that will never reveal any Of the secrets OF the
order to any one not entitled to receive the
same. will never under any circumstances
write, engrave, indite print or In any way
make any impression. picture or design that
would convey any idea Of the secret work,
signs or pass words of this order. will faith
fully support tho constitution and tho laws Of
the order. will never wrong or defraud or
deceive q member, nor will / permit 1t to be
done II IL be In my power to prevent it. In my
intercourse with member l will always speak
the truth. win not oppose the admission Of
any one to membership solely on account of a
personal matter, nor will I propose any one
whom have any reason 10 believe Ii an I'M
proper person or who would be an unworthy
member. further solennly affirm that should
| l be expelled or dismissed from the order will
faithfully keep this obligation ~ sacred out Of
| the order US when member, so help me God.
President-May God help yon to keep and
observe this obligation.
President: NV brother, those who surround
| you havo all assumed this Obligation and are
| keeping it inviolate. Your usefulness as n mcm-
Der Of this oeder viii depend upon the fidelity