The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-23

plete moral code for the guidance of
members. Theff significance may be
expressed as follows:
All acts are virtues which improve self
or improve others
All acts are vices which injure self or
injure others.
secretary-The Pharaoh will further
explain the hidden meaning of the miss
ing letter "R."
Pharaoh-The "R" OF the word
''Osiris" il missing in the insignia The
meaning OF this omitted letter Is ex-
The "VI" indicates "six'' in Roman
numerals. The society recognizes the
need for training Of the five senses but
and reactions should be governed by
reason.
Secretary-The Pharaoh will demon
strate the high sign of the society.
Pharaoh-The high sign of the So
ciety shall be shown by tracing in the
air q large o enclosing d somewhat
smaller 8. and at the same time
bowling low. The sign shall be given at
least seven times day for seven days
of each week.
Secretary-Pharaoh will demonstrate
the VOW Of friendship. -
Pharaoh-"I will be a friend to all
and will receive the friendship of ali. /"
Secretary-The Pharaoh will demon
strate the pledge of secrecy.
Pharaoh agree to preserve from
profane knowledge all the ancient wis
dom Of Osiris with as much secrecy as
has been shown in imparting IL to me-
Following this come the school song,
the pledge and the final curtain.
Tive songs, both composed by Mr.,
Davis. as was the crocodile song,
follow:
TEMPLE SONG.
Osiris! We ever worship thee
Osirisl We humbly bow the knee
Where Egypt's sacred river flows from
mountain to the sea
Osiris! We ever worship thee.
Oslrisl We bow the head to thee.
Osiris! With all humility
Along the river Nile where Egypt's YER
dure green we see
| Osiris, we follow faithfully. ~
Osirisi We know no god but thee,
Osiris, who rules the land and sea-
Where desert drear with burning heat
encircles Egypt's land,
Osiris reigns supreme above the river
green and sand.
OSIRIS PLEDGE.
I pledge allegiance to the right
And to the spirit Of our fair land,
The broader view. the fuller life
Where'er our comrades stand.
| Protect the weak, restrain the strong,
With open mind and hand;
To bear aloft and carry on
The torch that lights our land.
Assisting Mr.. Davis in this glori.
ously enjoyable undertaking are
the two faculty advisors who are
also members, Mrs. F. M. Butts,
typewriting teacher and author OF
textbooks widely used in business
colleges, and Emma Louise Thomp
son, another able instructor. Mem.
bers of Osiris up to date are: James
Kirkland, Doris Schultz, Frank
| Schreiner, George Amondale, Joseph
Kronman, John Riley, Morris Rob
bins, Frederick Blum, Elsie Smart
Elizabeth Swenk, Marie Collins
Erwin Brown, Darrell Calker. Doris
Myers, Evelyn Rich, Dorothy Riley
Erna Otto, De Wee Collar, John
Main, Benjamin Morse, Margaret
Ryan.
From the latest gleanings OF
school news as gathered from the
faculty advisors of Osiris, the mex
big convention will be held, In May
All statesmen, poets, playwrights
editors and all such big men who
would like a moments respite from
cares Of toll, to enjoy themselves
in a bit Of beautifully planned and
harmless fun, are usually invited
by request of the Pharaoh to at
tend and be headlined. No names
have Venturod cut as vet.