REVISION OF THE

CONSTITUTION and BY-LAWS

of the

LADIES OF KNIGHTS TEMPLARS

"In the Cross is Salvation!"

Working under the Jurisdiction of the

Supreme Grand Council and Encamp-
ment of the Order of Lady Knights
of the United States and Canada.
 REVISION OF THE

CONSTITUTION and BY-LAWS

of the

LADIES OF KNIGHTS TEMPLARS

" In the Cross is Salvation!"

Working under the Jurisdiction of the

Supreme Grand Council and Encamp-
ment of the Order of 'Lady Knights
of the United States and Canada.
 PREAMBLE APPOINTED OFFICERS
The Order of Lady Knights is based mainly
on three mos't characterized principles; namely 12. First Herald
(a) The Anointed, exemplifying Humanity and 13. Second Herald
Forgiveness, (b) The Sword, exemplifying 14. Hon. Lieutenant
Power and Justice, (c) The Cross, exemplifying 15. First Marshall
a Trial of Patience. These three characters 16. Second Marshall
cannot be more brilliantly exemplar than in the 17. First Standard Bearer
Order oi Lady of Knights. 18. Second Standard Bearer
The honorable and exalted purposes had in OPENING CEREMONIES
view in its dissemination can have no oppo- When the hour arrives and there is a quor-
sition worthy the name in winning "Ladies um of 10; members present, the house must be
and 'Sirs to the Cross." set up properly by the Second and Third Asst.
PURPOSE OR AIM Worthy Chief Counselors.
To create a higher degree of interest and W.C.C.: 1st Asst. Worthy Chief Counselor of
establish a more distinguished social standard this Encampment of Christ, you will take your
between the wives, mothers, widows, sisters place in the West.
and daughters oi Master Masons and the En-
campment of Knights Templars. 1st Asst. W.C.C.: (Takes her place.) The Most
Esteemed Worthy Chief Counselor of this Holy
BODY Encampment of Christ is now present, and is
A Council of Lady Knights may be composed ready to proceed with the opening ceremonies
of Male and Female and must consist of not of this Encampment and will bo escorted to
less than twenty-five (25) members, working her exalted Office in the East by the Sir Knight
under the adoptive rite of Knight Templars. Ambassador and the Esteemed Second Assi.
The Officers of a Council are known as: Worthy Chief Counselor.
1. Worthy Chief Counselor (While the Worthy Chief Counselor is being
2. First Asst. Chief Counselor escorted to the East, all Ladies and Sirs will
3. 2nd Asst. Worthy Chief Counselor stand on the Due Guard of the Knights of tho
4. 3rd Asst. Worthy Chief Counselor Sword.)
5. Chaplain
6. Treasurer (The Most Esteemed Worthy Chief Counselor
7. Financial Secretary takes her position in the East and gives three
8. Recording Secretary raps with her gavel, and requests all Officers
9. Inner Guard end 'Members to assemble in the Anti-room,
10. Outer Guard form a Military Rank and march in to their
11. Sir Knight Ambassador respective seats.) All vacancies being proper-
ly filled.
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 (Chaplain will offer the 'following prayer.) present are entitled to be present and report
W.C.C.: It is my will that you open the Holy the same to the Lieutenant Chief.
Bible on the 27th Chapter and l'9th verse of (Inner Guard takes up Pass.)
St. Matthew. Inner Guard: Worthy Chief Counselor, I have
"Almighty God our Heavenly Father, we carefully taken up the Pass and find all in pos-
bow before Thee as the Children of Grace session with the same except those standing
and love. Thy mercy has brought us through (Those standing may be vouched for by
the years gone by. We thank Thee lor the Secretary and the opening exercise will pro-
assurance that fills our soul that today will ceed.)
bring new mercies, and new opportunities for (Worthy Chief Counselor will sound her
services. Forgive the errors of the Past. Purify gavel once, all Officers will stand while she
our Souls. May we have a keen and watchful says):
eye in order that we may discern Thy purpose W.C.C. "My station is in the East, my duty is
in every •turning of the way. Help us to hallow to preside, to rule and regulate this Counsel of
all our circumstances, whether they appear Christian Lady Knights, by not letting to my
friendly or adversed and may we subdue them knowledge; schemes and plans to disturb or
all to Thy Holy Will. Will Thou graciously destroy its general welfare, and to see that all
grant us a new vision ol the Glory df Christ orders are preserved, and duly executed and
and that His gospel of grace may become to have the trumpet sound, to call the Lady
more and more exceedingly precious as we Knights from refreshment to the field of labor,
gaze into its unsearchable wealth. Let in the to give odd to the soldiers who are fighting for
light as we are able to bear it. Tell us some of the principle of all Christians, who believe in
the things Thou are withholding (from us be- Christ Jesus, the 'Son of God our Father in
cause we are not yet able to bear them all and Heaven." (Gives one rap of the gavel.)
will Thou graciously grant us a new posi- '(All members will draw their swords and
bility for service. May we light lamps on many place the point on their forehead.)
a dark road. Say we give help to many a
tired pilgrim who is burdened by the greatness W.C.C.: First Lady Herald, what is the duty
of the way. May we give cups of refreshments of Lady Knights, when meeting together with
to those who are faint and thirsty. Lead us to different weapons?
the highest and best thing we ask in the name 1st Herald: To see that the Encampment of
of Jesus, saying. Amen! Amen! Amen! Lady Knights, is well protected, in and out, and
the Inner and Outer Guards are on duty.
Song — "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross." W.C.C.: Lady Herald, are the Guards on duty
W.C.C.: Inner Guard, you will satisfy yourself and is the Counsel well guarded?
that all esteemed Lady Knights and Sir Kniahts 1st Herald: Inner Guard, see that the Outer
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Guard is on her duty, and this Counsel of
Christian Lady Knights is well protected. Hon Lt.: In the West.
First Marshall: Will blow her bugle. W.C.C.: What is your duty there First Asst
Second Marshall: Will blow her bugle. W.C.C.
Outer Guard: Will blow her bugle. 1st Asst. W.C.C.: My duties are to assist the
Hon. Lieutenant: "'All is well." Worthy Chief Counselor and to preside in her
(The Standard (Bearers on each side of the absence. My duty also is to assist in the initi-
W.C.C. will blow their bugles.) ation of candidates. My station is in the West.
W.C.C.: It is what? W.C.C.: What is your duty 2nd Asst. W.C.C.?
1st Herald: "The warning of an Angel" 2nd Asst. W.C.C.: My station is in the North
W.C.C.: Where is the Second Herald's Station and my duty is to receive the signs and sig-
in this Council df Christ? nals from the Asst. W.C.C. and communicate
1st Herald: In the Northwest. them to the 3rd Asst. W.C.C It is also my duty
W.C.C.: What is your duty there Second to prepare all candidates for initiation.
Herald? W.C.C.: What are your duties and station 3rd
2nd Herald: "When Jesus Christ arose from Asst. W.C.C.?
the grave at High Noon and ascended to Glory 3rd W.C.C.: My station is in the South and my
to bring good news to the believing Christians, duties are to assist the 2nd Asst. W.C.C. and to
so it is my duty to sit in 'the Northwest to call keep peace and assist in the initiation of
the Lady Knights from their duty to refresh- candidates.
ments — that the Worthy Chief Counselor may W.C.C.: Worthy Chaplain, where is your sta-
have pleasure and the 'Lady 'Knights and Sir tion and what are your duties?
Knights may profit the same. Chaplain: My station is on the right of the
W.C.C.: Hon. Lieutenant, what is your duty Worthy Chief Counselor and my duties are to
and where is your station? offer Prayer whenever called upon and to ad-
Hon. Lt.: My duty is to see that Order is kept minister the Oath of Obligation to all candi-
in the West and assist the Worthy Chief Coun- dates. To see that the laws are obeyed and
that the house is in Order.
selor in opening and closing this Encampment.
My station is in the West. W.C.C.: Sir Knight Ambassador, what are
your duties and where is your station?
W.C.C.: You have a second duty. Sir Knight Ambassador: My station is in the
Hon. Lt.: To take orders from the Worthy Chief West in front of the First Asst. W.C.C. My
Counselor and dispatch them from one officer duties are to represent this Council at the
to the other in the Encampment and to see that Worthy Chief Counselor's request and to pre-
they are obeyed. pare refreshments; to assist in helping and
W.C.C.: Where is the First Asst. W.C.C.'s aiding those whom we deem worthy, and to
Station? keep the Four Bright Lights burning.
W.C.C.: Asst. Sir Knight Ambassador, where Worthy Chief Counselor, this encampment of
is your station and what is your duty? Lady nights is opened for the dispatch of
Asst. Sir Knight Ambassador: My station is in business.
the 'East and in front df the Chief Counselor, W.C.C.: Inner Guard you will so instruct the
and my duties are to aid and support the W. Outer Guard that we are thus engaged.
Chief Counselor to carry messages from her (After Reading—Song, "Must Jesus Bear
station, and see that her orders are obeyed. The Cross Alone."
W.C.C.: Lady Secretary, what are your duties W.C.C.: I, W.C.C., now pronounce
in this Council and Encampment? - .Council No , opened for
Secretary: To carefully observe the proceed- the transaction of any business that may come
ings of this Council and Encampment; to re- before it
cord that which is proper to be written; to 1. Roll Call of Officers.
receive all monies due the Council and En- 2. Proceeding of the Last (Meeting.
campment, paying the same to the Treasurer, 3. Adoption of the Minutes.
taking her receipt for same and as our Lord 4. Report of Any Committee.
looks upon us with an invisible eye, so shall 5. Petition for Membership.
all the good deeds o'f my comrades be re- 6. Unfinished Business.
corded by an invisible pen. 7. New Business.
W.C.C.: Lady Treasurer, what are you duties? 8. Initiation of Candidates.
Treasurer: To receive all monies from the 9. Remarks.
Secretary, giving her a receipt for same, and 10. Dues.
pay 'them out only upon an order signed by 11. Report of Receipts and 'Disbursements.
the W.C.C. and 'Secretary. My duty admon- 12. Closing.
ishes me to the strictest fidelity in the preserva- CLOSING CEREMONIES
tion and disbursement of the funds entrusted W.C.C.: Esteemed Lady Knights and Sir
to my care and keeping. The necessary ex- Knights assist me in closing this Council of
pense of our Encampment would be forfeit by Christians.
a violation of this sacred obligation.
(All Ladies and Sirs place their swords to
W.C.C.: Let us give the signs. (Signs.) (After their foreheads.)
the signs are given.) W.C.C.: First Herald, what is the constant duty
W.C.C.: "As Jesus hung on the Cross, He of a Lady Knight when in the field of secret
made it possible that all who believed in Him work?
as the sons and daughters of God the kingdom
of heaven is open unto them" 1st Herald: To see that the Council and En-
Therefore, in the name of Jesus our Lord campment is guarded against intrusion, within
and Savior, and by the power in me vested as and without.
W.C.C.: First IHerold, ore we safely guarded, (When the candidates are in readiness, the
and are the guards on duty? 2nd Asst. W.C.C. raps on the door.)
1st Herald: I will make sure of your orders. Inner Guard: Worthy Chief Counselor a
1st Herald: Second Herald, see that the Guards stranger approaches our sacred shrine.
are on the door. W.C.C.: What does the stranger want here?
2nd Herald: Sounds her trumpet and it is an- Inner Guard: They pray admittance.
swered by the Outer Guard with one long W.C.C.: If the stranger is willing to tread the
sound. rugged way, that is sometimes set with sad-
2nd Herald: 'Worthy Chie'f Counselor, we are ness, they may some day walk with us in the
safely guarded. paths of peace, then you may admit them.
1st Herald: Worthy Chief Counselor, the First Hymn: "Walk in the Light."
Guards are on duty and we are well guarded. (Candidate is escorted in by the 2nd and
W.C.C.: First Herald, where is your support? 3rd Asst. W.C.C.)
1st Herald: Believing in Jesus my faith is well 1st Asst. W.C.C.: Hello, Ladies, who are your
founded, therefore, I fear no evil. 1st Asst. W.C.C.: Hello, Ladies, who are your
Friends? Where are you going with your
(The Chaplain will advance to the Altar victims? The young may die, the old must die,
facing the East.) the wise know not how soon.
Song — "Old Rugged Cross." 1st Herald: Let me have them and I will take
PRAYER—BY THE CHAPLAIN them to Justice.
"Almighty and Eternal God, the architect 2nd Herald: No, let me have them, for I love
and ruler of the universe, at whose creative them. (2nd Herald leads candidate away.)
1st Herald (to candidates): You leave Every-
faith', all things first were made, we the frail body to go to Nobody. The time will come
creatures of Thy providence, humbly implore when 'Nobody will want you, and you will be
Thee to pour down upon this body assembled left all alone.
in Thy Holy name, the Continual dew of Thy (The candidates are led by the 2nd Herald
blessings and may the reign of peace be with to Cross and blade to kneel.)
us forever." 2nd Herald: Places the candidate's hands
CA11 respond: Amen! Amen! Amen!) upon the Cross and leaves her.
INITIATION 1st Asst. W.C.C. to candidate): Plead for
W.C.C.: 2nd Asst. W.C.C., you and the 3rd Mercy to come and release you from the
Asst. W.C.C. will now retire to the Anti-room Cross. Pray.
and prepare the candidates for initiation. (After praying, candidate is then released
from the Cross.)
(2nd and 3rd Asst. W.C.C. retires to Anti-
room and hoodwink the candidates.) 2nd Asst. W.C.C.: Takes the candidate's arm
and leads them to the Altar, where two cups
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 2nd Asst. W.C.C. (with candidate to W.C.C.):
are filled, one with water and the other with Despair has made its last bet and death has
vinegar. 2nd Asst. W.C.C. takes the cup of won as usual.
water and gives the candidate the cup of vine- 2nd Hymn: "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross."
gar and says: "Lets drink." Both drink. W.OC.:Take them to the Outer Court to be hung,
1st Asst. W.C.C.: Takes the cup away from the hung.
candidate and says: "Follow me," and leads • (Candidates are lead to the roughest part of
the candidate before the Cross where she is the room to be hanged.)
introduced to the Chaplain. (Sir Knight Ambassador takes sword and in
1st Asst. W.C.C. (to Chaplain): Such is the the act of cutting off the candidate's neck.)
case before you, Justice. We are tricked by (All members repeat: Dead! Dead! by the
those whom we learned to trust; we are in a neck.)
dark gloom of despair, disappointment about
us everywhere. 1st Asst. W.C.C. (crying out aloud): I care
What are we to do? Friends that used to not how far from the path of virtue they might
walk and talk with her have left her; they are have strolled: I care not in what roads of dis-
like the vapors of the night that iade and die honor they might have led, they still remain
somebody's girl.
in the morning of reality.
Chaplain: My dear friends, you should have 2nd and 3rd Asst. W.C.C.: Lead the candi-
been very careful how and whom you enter- date to the altar to be given the obligation
tain; 1 feel Mercy, that you are defending a with both hands resting on the Cross.
worthy character yet that road they traveled (The obligation is given by the Chaplain.)
here before was a broad one — we teach the Chaplain (to Candidate): "Place your hand
narrow path—it carries no traveler astray; the over your heart and repeat after me: I, (name),
giit of God is eternal Life and Love, and the on my honor, and of my own accord, came
wages of sin is death. Now could I, with all before this assembly for the sole purpose of
my gold, blot out this guilty stain? Could you, cheering the sad aiding the needy, and to give
with the wealth of the world, send the Worthy assistance to, as far as I am able; I promise
Creature back to its childhood days? and vow that I will support the vows, rules,
1st Asst. W.C.C.:. No. Then it is just as easy laws and edicis of the Ladies, of Knights and
for me. They must look to the Great Light of the Grand Encampment to the unttermost of
reason, and to that Great Being above, the my ability. 1 further promise and vow that I
Great God, the ruler of the human destiny, will never divulge to any person the secrets
and when the pendulum of the Eternal Clock of this Council, unless he or she be a member
shall tick away to its last dying hour, they will of the Knights. I further promise that I will
go before a greater tribunal, greater than any visit the sick and needy and administer to their
on earth. wants with all my counsel and prayers, giving
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to all applying to me for aid and I deem them tion. So beware of Deceipt; it is false, and
worthy. Willingly and knowingly, and of my
own free will, I solemnly swear to keep and causes those who keep her company to prac-
perform these vows binding myself under the tice things that will bring them woe, but if you
penalty of being hung to the Cross until dead, follow Conscience she will always cause you
dead, dead, so help me God. Keep me stead- to walk hand in hand with Mercy, which will
fast." give you peace and good will for everybody."
(The hoodwink is removed and the Bright Let us welcome these ladies into our en-
Lights are shown.) campment.
3rd Hymn: 'Take the Name ol Jesus With You." Song — "Onward Christian Soldiers."
W.C.C.: Stranger, you have passed through EXPLANATION OF WORK
some trying and complex scenes, which if An alarm at the door is given by (3) long
carefully observed, will not only help you to and (3) short raps. The door keeper will re-
be a true member of this council, but will serve receive the guest by the word "NEBO."
as a guiding star in your daily life. You were The Due Guard inside is given by both
introduced into this council by six characters, hands stretched in an oblong position.
which represent the six characters in the hu- The W.C.C. answers in the same manner
man life (Conscience, Deceit, Honesty, Mercy, and says to the member: "WE ARE SAFE."
Everybody and Nobody). Deceit hoodwinked
you at the door; Conscience tried to release LECTURE OF NIGHT OF CHRIST
you, but allowed 'Deceit to interfere, even And they stripped him, and put on him a
though she prophesied your death. Then Con- scarlet robe. And they also platted a crown of
science seeing you left alone with Deceit thorns they put it upon his head and a reed
offered to take you before Justice, who would in his right hand. And they bowed on their
give you no more nor less than you were due. knees before him. And while on his knees
But Nobody interfered and you followed her they spit upon him. 'Sign of this degree is
and just as Everybody predicted. Nobody made in three motions:
bound you to the Cross and left you there. First, kneel at the altar, head lifted upwards,
But Conscience returned and bade you pray hands extended forward.
for Mercy to come and release you from the 1. Raise them three times, face still raised.
Cross. After being released, had you remained 2. Drop hands and raise them again as
with Mercy and Conscience, you would never before.
have drunk of that sour cup, but again you 3. Drop hands and raise them again as be-
allowed Deceipt to deceive you; she drank fore then drop head downward.
water and gave you gall. Mercy comes again The Pass to this degree is "MESSIAH."
to the rescue in time to save you from destruc- II. The sign for Sword is made by three
motions: Place the thumb of right hand in the
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palm of the hand. Raise and stick the center til BY-LAWS
the forehead as if separating the skull three
times. The answer is given in the same manner. 1. All Worthy Chief Counselors and Mem-
bers of the Lady Knights must wear
*The password to this degree is "Joshua." White Nurses Uniform, Black Shoes, White
111. Night of the Holy Cross. Stocking, Black and White Caps, Black
and White Capes and V/hite Gloves, at
Father Forgive Them for they know not all meetings.
what they do — Verily I say unto thee, Today 2. All 'Supreme Counselors, Vice Supreme
shalt thou be with Me in Paradise, Woman, Counselors, Past Supreme Counselors,
behold thy Son! Behold thy Mother! My God, Supreme Officers, Past Officers must wear
My God, why hast Thou forsaken me? I thirst Black Dresses, White Shoes and White
— It is finished — Father into Thy hands I Stockings, Caps and Capes and White
commend my spirit Gloves.
The signs of this degree are made in three 3. The 4th Sunday in April of each year
motions: The arms are extended outward, mus't be observed by each Subordinate
head dropped forward, right leg crossed over Council in the Jurisdiction as "THANKS-
the left leg. Raise and drop arms three times, GIVING DAY."
then drop loft hand to side, palm upward, as 4. All Councils are taxed the sum of $5.00
though piercing side. per year to defray the expenses of the
Sermons in their respective State.
The Pass is: "IT IS FINISHED."
5. Each Subordinate Council must Elect and
GRIP: Grasp the hand wifh an ordinary hand Install their Officers on or before tho 30th
shake with the forefinger extending toward the Day of December of each year.
wrist; same Pass as in first degree (Messiah). 6. The Supreme Deputy or the Supreme
SIGNS: Grasp the lower lip with the right Worthy Chief Counselors are the Installing
hand. The answer is given in the same man- Officers. They shall receive a Conpensa-
ner with the left hand (Grand Word oi Distress tion of $5.00 and not less than $4.00.
— Hasha). Said amount which is to be paid by the
If in the dark you cannot see, you may say: Council installed.
"My Lord, the night is dark." Answer: "The 7. When Initiation of Candidates are to be
Temple is secure and we are all safe." performed, the Supreme Worthy Chief
Counselor and the Supreme Ambassador
Grand Hailing Sign: Place sword in right hand must officiate or Supreme Deputy.
raise again point forward, drop to floor, make 8. No candidate is to be obligated in the
a graceful bow. local Councils.
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 16. All members of the Ladies of Knighis
9. All 'Ladies must uncover, place caps on Templar must be a member of the Eastern
left shoulder when in the attitude o'f Star Chapter in this Jurisdiction.
Prayer.
10. All Councils must adopt a "Charity Box" 17. All past and present Worthy Chief Coun-
for .Emergency and Distress. The key to selors must pay to the Supreme Encampment
be held by the Secretary and the Box to the sum of $1.10 as tax annually present and
be held by the Treasurer. past Chief Counselors Tax.
11. Competitive -Drills shall be given at desig- 18. All present and past Sir Knight Ambassa-
nated 'times at our Supreme Session and dors must pay a tax of $1.00 annually to the
the Drill team that execute the Commands Supreme Encampment.
better than others will be given a trophy.
19. The Supreme Worthy Chief Counselor is
12. All Commissioned Officers of the Drill empowered to appoint an officer in any State
Corps shall use Cans. Commissioned Ofi- to perform the work of electing and installing
cers are the "Captain, First and Second the Officers whenever it is inconvenient for
Lieutenants." her to be present. Same for Initiating of Can-
13. All Councils must confied to 'the Activities didates. Electing of Installing Officers shall
of the Masonic Body unless there be a be compensated the sum of $5.00 (Five Dollars).
Competitive Drill, of which a Dispensation 20. Any member failing to attend the Annual
rnusi be secured from the Office of the Sermon must pay a fine of $2.00 to your own
Supreme Worthy Chief Counselor within Council before any dues are paid unless a
60 days prior to same. Said Dispensation written excuse is in the hands of your own
will cost the sum of $3.00 and must be Council Financial Secretary before the said
secured by the Supreme Deputy of said sermon.
State or City.
21. Each member of a Council is assessed the
14. Each Council must pay the sum of 50c per sum of $1.00. to help defray the expense of
year on each Financial 'Member on Roll the annual sermon; same to he paid before
and an Assessment Tax of $2.00 on or be- April 15th of each year.
fore the 15th Day of June of each year.
15. No obligation can be conferred at the All supreme elected officers present and
Supreme Encampments of Lady Knights past wear Black Dresses, White Stockings,
unless there isn't any Council working in White Nurses' Oxfords, Black and White Satin
your State. Capes, White Cap, (Black Bill — All Capes 3/4
lengths, Black and White Walking Canes.
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 SICK DONATIONS
nation fund. If said Council has no money in
Any member claiming sick donations must said fund and if said fund is depleted, each
send to the Financial Secretary's office a doc- member will contribute 'toward the burial ex-
tor's certificate at time illness begins and one pense of our deceased member.
every seven days thereafter as long as she is
entitled to sick donations. Out-of-the-city sick INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
members must furnish a doctor's certificate,
notarized, and sent in as stated above. You Installing Officer: Ladies and Sir Knights the
must be a Financial Member of your said Welfare of any Lady Knight Council depends
Council, which means your membership must, largely upon its officers, and the Lady Knight
in your Council, be for 12 calendar months, Council is no exception to this rule. How well
not owing any dues, tax, fines or assessments your retiring officers have discharged their
before you are entitled to sick donations. duties is now a matter ol record, and a part
of the history of this Council.
Failing to obey the Laws or violation of any
of the Laws as handed down from the Supreme You owe a debt of gratitude not easily re-
Grand Council means the penalty of a fine of paid to those who have served you honestly
50c for first offense, $1.00 up for second. Third and well. (May they, in addition to your grati-
offense, expelled from Council and brought tude, receive that peace which is the reward
on charges for your act of discourtesy. The of service well rendered. That their successors
navel 01 Worthy Chief Council must be obeyed may have needed grace to continue every
and love and peace must abide in our meet- good work begun by them. May we look to
ings at all limes. Him from whom cometh all wisdom and
strength. Let us unite in prayer.
Legal Representatives to our Supreme Ses-
sions are the Worthy Chief Counselors, First, Prayer
Second and Third Counselors, Financial Secre-
tary, Treasuer. Only three to five to Elected. "All wise and merciful God, thou who art
always kind and good, help us in our efforts
Any member failing to pay their indebtness, to build up our beloved Council. Aid us in
dues, fines and taxes aggregating to the carrying out the great principles o'f Truth upon
amount equal to three months' dues will be which it is built. May all our transactions
declared unbenefited and notified of her in- be conducted in a spirit of peace and har-
debtedness before they are droppd from the mony. We thank thee for the sweet association
Roll. of friendship and fraternal ties which bind us
At the death of a Financial Member a death together. We invoke Thy blesings upon the
donation will be given from said Council do- members of this Council here assembled, and
especially unon those whom, we are about to
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Install into office. Give them. Wisdom to per- Instal. Off.: Do you promise to faithfully dis-
form the duties which will devolve upon them. charge the duties of your respective Officers?
May Thy divine spirit be their motive power Answer: We do.
in all our activities. May they so speak and Install. Off.: Do you promise to strive to ad-
act as to bring no reproach upon our Council vance the interests of the Council by promot-
of Lady Knights. Be with us in this service of ing social and friendly relations between the
installation. "Help us to live closer' to thee, several Councils of Lady Knights.
and to each other; and may we be guided by
the Star of Bethlehem. The Light that Faileth Answer: We do.
not. Amen!" Install. Off.: Do you promise to work for peace
Hymn — Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross." and harmony at all times, and to aid in pro-
moting uniformity in the Ritualistic Work of
Instal. Off.: Lady Financial Secretary, you your Council?
will call the Roll of officers elect. (The officers Answer: We do.
as their names are called will form a semi-
circle around the altar, each one facing the Install. Off.: Ladies and Sir Knights you have
East.) heard the pledges made by your officers elect.
Do you promise to cooperate with them in the
Lady Marshall: Installing Officer, the officers performance of their duties?
elect are in order and await your pleasure.
All Answer: We do.
Install. Off.: (Thank you. Lady Marshall.) Hymn — "Shine On Me."
Gives (4) raps with the gravel.
Install Off.: Lady Marshall you will present
Install. Off.: Ladies and Sir Knights, in the the Worthy Chief Counselor elect for installa-
presence of the members of this Lady Knight tion.
Council you will signify your assent to the
following: Lady Marshall: Supreme Chief Counselor, I
have the honor of presenting Lady (name of
"All Caps Resting On the Left Shoulder." person) who has been elected W.C.C. of this
Install. Off.: Do you pledge yourselves to be Council for the ensuing year.
loyal to the principals oi the Council of Lady Install. Off.: My dear Lady you have been
Knights? chosen by the members of your Council as the
Answer: We do. Worthy Chief Counselor. You were chosen by
Install. Off.: Do you promise to conform to the your Ladies and Sir Knights because they had
By^Laws of this Council and the rules and confidence in your Ability and faith in your
regulations of the Supreme Grand Council of integrity to conduct the affairs of this Council.
Lady Knights? I congratulate you upon the honor which has
been conferred upon you; and I do hope and
Answer: We do.
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trust that under your leadership the work of of peace and friendliness between the Ladies
your Council may be enhanced. It shall be and Sir Knights o'f Lady Knights.
your duty to call and preside over all meet-
ings of the Council. Appoint all committees Install. Off.: Lady Marshall, you will conduct
and perform such other duties as may pertain these officers to their stations. Second V.C.C.
to your office. .in the North and the Third V.C.C. in the South;
and present the Financial 'Secretary and Treas-
Install. Off.: Lady Marshal, you will conduct urer elect for installation.
our Lady to her Station in the East; and pre- Lady Marshall: Install. Officer, I have the
sent the First Vice Chief Counselor elect for honor of presenting Ladies _ ,
installation. who have been elected Financial Secretary
Lady Marshall: Install. Officer, I have the Recorder and Treasurer of this Council for the
honor to present Lady , who ensuing year.
has been elected First Vice Chief Counselor of Install. Off.: My 'Ladies, it shall be your duties
this Council for the ensuing year. to receive all monies coming to your Council
Install. Off.: My lady you are the Assistant to and pay them out only on orders signed by
the W.C.C. and in her absence will assume her the W.C.C. You shall make a financial report
duties and perogatives. You should therefore at each meeting; Recorder it shall also be
hold yourself in readiness to perform the your duty to keep a record of the proceedings
duties of office at any time should the ocassion of the meetings of the Council; conduct all
demand. correspondence and perform such other duties
as properly belong to your offices. Treasurer,
Install. Off.: Lady Marshall,you will conduct to receive all monies from Secretary and pay
our Lady to her station in the West; and pre- out same by drafts signed by Secretary and
sent the second and third Vice Chief Counsel- W. C. Councilor.
ors elect for installation.
Install. Off.: Lady Marshall, you will conduct
Lady Marshall: Intall. Officers, I have the our Ladies to their stations and present the
honor of presenting Ladies * , Chaplain elect for installation.
who have been elected as Second and Third Lady Marshall: Install. Officer, I have the
Vice Chief Counselors of this Council for the honor of presenting , who
ensuing year. has been elected as Chaplain of this Council
Install. Off.: My ladies, as Second and Third for the ensuing year.
Vice Chief Counselors, it shall be your duties Install. Off.: My lady, it shall be your duty to
to advise with and assist your superior officers voice the Prayers of the members of this
and in their absence perform the duties of the Council and visit the sick; sing and pray when-
Worthy Chief Counselor. It shall also be your ever you are asked.
duty to strive at all times to promote a feeling
Install. Off.: Lady Marshall, you will conduct
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 left of W.C.C., Second Herald on the right of
our Lady to her station in front of the W.C.C. First Vice W.C.C. First Marshall on the left
and present the Inner and Outer Door 'Pro- of First Vice W.C.C., Second Marshall in front
tectors for installation. of W.C.C. First Standard Bearer stand on left
Lady Marshall: Install. Officer, I have the of Platform or Rostrum with Pennan't of the
honor to present Ladies , Council, and the Socond Standard Bearer
as Inner and Outer Door Protectors. stand on the right of the Rostrum with the
Install. Off.: My Ladies, you are the Inner and American Flag.
Outer Door Protectors. We rely on you to not Install. Off.: Lady (Marshal, you will now pre-
let intruders enter our Council unless they are sent the Sir Knight Ambassador for installation.
duly qualified. Lady Marshall: Install. Officer, I have the
Install. Off.: Lady Marshal, you will conduct honor of presenting Sir Knight ,
our Ladies to their Stations, the Inner and who has been elected as Sir Knight Ambassa-
Outer Doors of this Council; and present the dor for the ensuing term.
two ('2) Heralds and two (2) Marshalls, also Install. Off,: Sir Knight, as Ambassador of this
the two (2) Standard Bearers. Council, it is your duly to assist the Worthy
Lady Marshall: Install. Officer, I have the Chief Counselor in presiding over this Coun-
honor to present Ladles , cil; giving aid and advice beneficial to the
who have been elected Heralds, Marshalls, members. It is also your duty to see that the
and Standard Bearers of this Council for in- Laws of the Order are maintained.
stallation. Install. Off.: Lady Marshall, you will now con-
Install. Off.: My Ladies, it shall be your duties duct the Sir Knighl Ambassador to his station
as First and Second Heralds to Sound your and present the Honorable Lieutenant for in-
Bugles at the opening and closing of 'he stallation.
Council and also &n all Dress Parades. First Lady Marshall: Install. Officer, I have the
and Second Marshalls, it shall be your duties honor of presenting Sir Knight .,
'o Gee that signs are given correctly and sea who has been elected as Honorable Lieuten-
that the officers make the right formation and ant for the ensuing term.
present National Emblems when called upon Install. Off.: Honorable Lieutenant, it shall be
on en ering the Council; also your duties are your duty to assist the Worthy Chief Counselor
to assist with the installation. First and Second in whatever instructions she may give and to
Standard Bearers, your duties are to carry see that all Ladies and Sirs are properly
the Pennant of the Council as v/ell as the Flag regaled and in their right places when com-
'~f the United States and the Pennant of the petitive Drills and Parades are in progress..
American Red Cross.
Install. Off.: Lady Marshall, you will now con-
Install Off.: Lady Marshall, you will conduct duct the Honorable Lieutenant to his station.
our Ladies to their stations. First Herald on
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Install. OH.: The Office of Sir Knight Ambas-
sador is in the West, facing the Worthy Chief her starry skies, her mountains and her lakes,
Counselor. wear different styles to suit the comprehension
of man.
Install. Off.: Ladies and Sir Knights, the Offi-
cers of your Council are now ready to assume Nor does she make her flowers on different
their duties and enter upon a New Year and principles for varying stages of human devel-
I most sincerely trust your fondest hopes may opment, but pours out the living flood of
be realized. Nowhere is there an Organization beauty infinite in form, but one principle and
where the bond between its members is more we grow in changing appreciation of it. In
firmly cemented and where good fellowship like manner as our lives broaden we gain a
rigns more supreme than in the Lady Knights newer, truer, more beautiful interpretation of
Councils. The Success between individual the lessons of our Council. Thus endless power
Councils may be extended from Council to of growth is her heritage, growth toward the
Council, by the officers of this Council and by highest that is ever higher as she climbs.
your loyalty, support and influence. No organ- Worthy Chief Counselor, the Officers of your
ization can really live unless it progresses Council are now ready to enter upon their
•and while the principles of our Council are as duties and I present now to you the Gavel.
old as humanity, our interpretation of them has It is an emblem of your office and also an in-
changed with the changing conditions of life. strument of Authority. If you use it with wis-
In that far off time when the lesson upon dom and discretion the success of your ad-
which our fraternity is founded were given to ministration is assured. Your Charter I now
the world. Men believed the favor of God present to you, please guard it with your
was won by sacrifice of life and property. sacred protection. May rich blessings of
Each nation had its own particular God and liealth, happiness, and God's love unchanging,
all others were pagan; with no souls to save pure and true, be yours now and always.
and the persecution of the followers of Christ The Ceremony of Election and Installation is
was considered a patriotic duty. But now we now completed. I therefore declare and pro-
believe in the heroism of peace, the sacrifice claim these officers are duly elected installed
of alliance and Loyalty and obedience to con- in their respective stations for the next ensuing
science and right thinking, of the duty of year.
health and living the life abundant, and of
the Universal Brotherhood of Man. And al-
though the lessons are the same, we have BURIAL SERVICE
grown in appreciation of them, May we draw Sir Knight Ambassador
an Illustration from Nature. She does not
make one kind of Sunshine for one year, and or
another for the next; she does not write down Worthy Chief Counselor
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 Prayer by Chaplain
An alarm has come to the Door of our This Day recalls fo our minds the solemn
Council, and the messenger was Daa'h, and a:\ sorrowful day on v/hich the Soul of cur
none could stay the awful presents — A pil- beloved Member, departed from its earthly
grim the warrior has been summoned and tenement, on which the Eye broke that o ice
I from the summons there is no discharge. so lovingly and ienderly rested upon us," en
A good life has but a lew days, but a good which the hand was palsied in death thai
name endureth forever. once so faithfully guided and supported our
'A burning Taper oi Life in our Council has Council. A day of painful recollection of ever
been extinguished and none, save the High renewed morning. The ever honored picture
and Holy One, can relight it. of our Dear Sir Knight or Lady Knight is be-
fore our Soul; the breath of the sainted Spirit
All that remains of our beloved ('Lady is fanning upon us. How could the memory of
Knight) or (Sir Knight) lies mute before us, the glorified being ever vanished from our
and the light of Eye and the breathing of lips hearts, as long as we shall walk upon this
in their language of Fraternal greetings have earth. This sacred memory shall be faithfully
for us ceased on this side of the Grave. enshrined within the innermost recess of our
(His or Her) Sword, vo7red only to be Soul, until we also shall conclude our earthly
drawn in cause of Truth, Justice, and Liberty. career and meet again the loving and lovei
being whose loss we deeply mourn.
Yet our Arm can no more shield (Her or
Him) from wrong or opppression. Let us how- Song — "Old Rugged Cross."
ever not mourn like those that have no hope, Father of life, we pray thee to vouchsafe
He who created us in the manifold blessing of rest unto the Soul of our (Sir Knight or Lady
life will not forget to be merciful to us when Knight). May (his or her) Spirit have found
we shall stand before his throne. peace upon the height of eternal light, pure,
undimmed peace unto all eternity.
For (she or he) knew their maker, and Him May (his or her) Soul be bound in tie
that inspired (him or her) with an active Soul, eternal bond of life. May it tarry before the
and breath in a living Spirit. We counted (his impurity and salva'don. And for us (his or her)
or her) time here a Service for Humanity and earthly child who still walks in the shadows
God. of this World subject to changing fortune, to
Song — "Come Ye Disconsolate." error and sin, may that (Sir Knk-ht or Lady
Knight) Soul intercede before Thy throne, thai
Recommending these sentiments for con- we may be protected upon all our ways and
templation, and in the solemn ceremonies, and deserve Thy Grace. O, Lord! Thou Give:h
the fitness of a preparation for the last great and Thou Takest away, Thy name be praised
Days change which must come to us all. Let forever and ever. Amen! Amen! Amen!
us be reverently attentive while we pray:
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Compiled _ July 5, 1944
Adopted August 2, 1G4'4
Revised by:
Lady loneze H. Jefferson, S.W.C.C.
Sir Knight George L. Peters, S.A.
Lady Maybelle T. Jenkins, S.F. Sec.

Approved by:
The Board of Directors and
Supreme Grand Council of
Ladies of Knights Templars Encampment of
the United States and Canada, held in Phila-
delphia, Pa, 1944.
Ladies of Knights Templar, Inc. of the U.S.A.
and Canada working under the Jurisdiction of
Supreme Grand Council and Encampment of
the order of Ladies Knights of the U.S.A. and
Canada, Inc.
Incorporated November 18, 1946

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