LIBRARY
OF THE
SUPREME COUNCIL,53°
A.'.A S R
Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
Washington, D.C.
Class No... 3.Lb~
FATHER MOSES DICKSON IN HIS STUDY.
ERRATA.
The Grand Council that assembled in St. Louis,
Missouri, December 28, 1*1)7, after a thorough dis-
lssion, by a unanimous vote ordered the word
■ DISABLED stricken out of the General Laws and
nstitutions of the Order, this word to be of no
ffal and binding force in the International ()rder
Twelve.
£is action of the Grand Council was ratified by
"he Triennial Grand Session that met in Dallas,
*exas, August 22, 1899.
- And further. Any part of the Taborian Consti¬
tutions that conflicts with the General Laws found
in the Manual, third edition, issued a. i>. 1899, is
hereby repealed and declared null and void.
Attest: MOSES DICKSON, I. (J. G. M.
A. R. CHINN, I. C. G.
INTERNATIONAL
777—ORDER OF TWELVE-333
OF
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Taborian Constitutions
SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS,
BY THE FOUNDER,
Rev. MOSES DICKSON.
THIRD EDITION.
ST. LOUIS, MO. :
A. R. FLEMING PRINTING CO., S. W. Cor. Second and Olive Sts.
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1894, by
MOSES DICKSON,
In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
PREFACE.
The intent and object of the founder of the
International Order of Twelve of the Knights and
Daughters of Tabor was to form an organization,
composed of men and women, including children,
into a united, solid compact, making it a secret
beneficial Order, uniting the members together by
obligation and laws, binding them by secret ties,
forming a chain that links them into one body—
a unit in movement and action — for the interest
and good of all worthy members.
The benefits of the Order are broad.and com¬
prehensive ; namely: to protect each other, in dan¬
ger; to give the best care to sick and disabled
members; to relieve and aid members in distress;
to help and aid the widows and orphans of mem¬
bers; to provide a home in each jurisdiction
for the care of our old and decrepit members,
where they can have every comfort provided for
them to make life pleasant; to provide manual
training schools for the orphan children of Knights
and Daughters, where they can be educated and
taught trades or professions; to help each other
in business.
Remember, that the Taborian Order is a unit.
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UNITY OF THE TABORIAN ORDER.
In all well regulated governments there must b'e
a central power. In the United States of North
America there is a central or general power. Around
and sustaining this central government are a galaxy
of States. These States have their county, munic¬
ipal and township laws. All work together with
perfect unanimity, forming one strong government,
under which all citizens feel secure in their rights
and privileges.
The International Order of Twelve has a form
for its government that secures to its members ev¬
ery right and privilege that the Taborian laws give
to them. The International Grand Temple and
Tabernacle is their general or central government.
The Grand Temples and Tabernacles are the State
governments. The Temples of the Knights of
Tabor, Tabernacles of the Daughters of Tabor, Pa¬
latums of Royal Medians, and Tents of Maids and
Pages, are its county, municipal and township or¬
ganizations, all uniting and forming one compact
and solid government under its laws, giving to each
and every member equal and exact privileges in all
parts of the Taborian jurisdiction.
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International Order of Twelve.
CONSTITUTION
AND
Rules and Regulations
OF
Subordinate Temples
OF THE
UNIFORM RAM OP TABOR
AND
TABORIAN DIVISION.
In Solo Deo Salus.
International Order of Twelve.
constitution
:of:
Subordinate Temples
:of the:
UNIFORM RANK OF TABOR.
ARTICLE I.
name.
Section 1.—This organization shall be known by
name as the , No. .., of , State of
, of the Uniform Rank Knights of Tabor,
and Taborian Division.
ARTICLE II.
officers.
Section 1.—The officers shall be:
1.—A Chief Mentor C. M.
2. A Vice-Mentor V.-M.
3. A Chief Scribe C. S.
4. An Assistant Scribe A. S.
5. A Chief Treasurer C. T.
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6. A Chief Orator C. O.
7. A Chief Drill-Master C. D.-M.
8. A Chief Color-Bearer C. C.-B.
9. A Chief Guard C. G.
10. A Chief Guard C. G.
11. A Chief Guard C. G.
12. A Chief SentiDel . C. St.
Sec. 2—All of the officers shall be elected annu¬
ally at the regular meeting in the month of ,
and installed on or before the second Tuesday in
the month of of each year.
ARTICLE III.
duties of officers.
Section 1.—It shall be the duty of the Chief
Mentor to preside at all sessions of the Temple.
He shall call special sessions whenever he deems it
necessary. He shall decide all questions of law,
order or rules. The Temple, whenever in session,
shall be under his supervision, and he shall cause
the business to be done by the rules. He shall de¬
cide the time for closing, without a motion. He
shall perform all other duties belonging to his office,
as per Constitution and General Laws.
vice-mentor.
Sec. 2.—The Y.-M. shall fill the duties of the C.
M. when he is absent, and in his presence assist in
the several duties of the office. Should both C. M.
and Y.-M. be absent the Temple cannot open or do
any legal business—one of these officers must be
present.
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chief scribe.
Sec. 3.—The Chief Scribe shall keep the books
of the Temple—the records and the roll of mem¬
bers. He shall keep a regular account with each
member, and collect all dues, fines and other moneys
belonging to the Temple, and pay them into the
treasury. He shall record the doings of each ses¬
sion plainly and neatly, and report to the Temple,
when called on, the condition of the treasury. He
shall make a quarterly report to the Temple at the
regular session in the last month of each quarter.
He shall draw all orders for money on the treasury,
and see that they are signed by the C. M., and
countersigned by himself. He shall send a full
quarterly report to the C. G. M. See blank report
in the Manual, page 295. He shall give bonds, the
amount to be agreed in a regular session of the
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Temple. When his successor is elected and qualified
he shall turn over to him all books and papers that
are in his office belonging to the Temple.
chief treasurer.
Sec. 5.—The Chief Treasurer shall receive all
the money and valuables belonging to the Temple,
and pay all orders when drawn properly. He shall
keep a correct account of all moneys received and
paid out. He shall report, when called on by the
C. M., the condition of the treasury. He shall
make a quarterly report at the regular meeting in
each quarter. He shall give a bond, to secure the
money of the Temple, to the C. M., C. O. and C.
D.-M., for the faithful application of the Temple's
money, per Constitution—the amount of the bond
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to be agreed on at a regular session of the Temple.
He shall give to his successor a written statement of
the condition of the treasury. He shall, when his
successor is qualified, turn over to him all books,
cash, papers and other property that is in his pos¬
session.
chief orator.
Sec. 6.—The Chief Orator shall conduct the de¬
votional exercises of the Temple, and visit and give
consolation to the sick and disabled members. He
shall attend the funeral exercises of Sir Knights
and Daughters.
chief drill-master.
Sec. 7.—It shall be the duty of the C. D.-M. to
teach the members the march and drill. He shall
teach the sword exercise, and assist in giving the
degrees. He shall attend the inner door of the
Temple, and shall be Marshal on all public occa¬
sions. He must be familiar with the Taborian
drill (pages 261 to 270, Manual).
chief color-bearer.
Sec. 8.—It shall be the duty of the C. C.-B. to
carry the banner of the Order, and keep it in his
possession, and to preserve and keep it ready for
use' chief guards.
Sec. 9.—The Chief Guards shall assist the C. M.
in giving the degrees, and in preserving order dur¬
ing the hours of business.
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chief sentinel.
Sec. 10.—It shall be the duty of the Chief Sen¬
tinel to guard the outside door of the Temple, under
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the order of the C. M. He shall prepare and keep
the Temple in proper order for the sessions. He
shall receive such compensation for his services as
may be awarded by the Temple.
board of attendants.
Sec. 11.—This Board shall consist of three mem¬
bers, who shall be appointed by the C. M. on the
night of the installation. It shall be the duty of
the Board to have oversight of all the members of
the Temple, and report to the C. M. when a mem¬
ber is sick or disabled, and what attendance the
member needs. This Board shall draw and pay the
sick dues; they shall notify, by order of the C. M.,
members who are detailed to sit up with sick or dis¬
abled members. This Board shall arrange and pre¬
pare the funeral of a deceased Knight.
Sec. 12.—This Board shall have the oversight of
Sir Knights' widows and orphans, and report their
condition to the Temple at every regular meeting.
Sec. 13.—This Board shall keep a book and
record of their doings, and it shall be their duty to
report to the Temple, at the regular monthly ses¬
sion, what they have done during the month. This
Board is a very important one, and none but the
most careful and steady Knights should be on the
Board of Attendants. The care of the sick or dis¬
abled members is the first duty of a Taborian
Knight.
board of judges.
Sec. 14.—This Board shall consist of five mem¬
bers, who shall be appointed by the C. M. on the
night he is installed. To this Board shall be re-
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ferred all matters of difference between members,
and all trials of members, for any offense whatever.
Sec. 15.—The Board shall hold regular sessions,
and shall have the power to summon witnesses, and
the plaintiff and defendant, and. carefully hear all
sides, make up their decision, and report to the
Temple through their Secretary. The Temple shall
enforce their recommendation, and their action
shall be final when approved by the Temple.
Sec. 16.—This Board shall audit the accounts
of the C. S. and C. T., and report to the Temple
at the regular sessions in the month for electing
officers.
Sec. 17.—This Board shall have a book, and
keep a record of their doings. The Secretary of
the Board shall read their report at every regular
session.
Sec. 18.—The members of this Board are re¬
quired to be fully instructed in the Taborian laws.
ARTICLE IY.
membership.
Section 1.—Any man of moral habits and sound
health, respected in the community in which he
lives, and a believer in God, age not less than
eighteen years, may apply for membership by pe¬
tition.
Sec. 2.—Any member can receive and bring a
petition to the Temple. A petition must be accom¬
panied with a fee, and state the age and residence
of the petitioner, and a physician's certificate show-
in o* that he is sound and healthy.
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ballot.
Sec. 3.—Petitions for membership must be read
at a stated session. If the petitioner is well known,
the ballot can be held at that session; if he is not,
the Chief Mentor shall appoint a special committee,
to report on his qualification at the next stated ses¬
sion.
Sec. 4.—The ballot must be by black and white
balls. If four or more black balls appear in the
ballot-box, the candidate is rejected. He can apply
again after three months. One member is not to
know how the other votes.
Sec. 5.—The ballot-box must have two apart¬
ments, with a substantial cover, and with a hole in
the cover, for secret ballot.
AETICLE V.
the sessions.
Section 1.—There shall be one stated or regular
session of the Temple in each month; the time shall
be fixed in the By-laws of the Temple. Nothing
but the monthly business can be done at a stated
session, and the- Temple must be opened in the
Fourth Degree.
Sec. 2.—The C. M. can call a special session at
any time, for the giving of degrees, lectures, drills,
trials, or any matter other than the monthly
business.
Sec. 3.—All sessions must be opened at the hour
named in the By-laws. Officers and members are
required to be present within thirty minutes after
the Temple is opened, or pay such fines as are as-
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sessed by the By-laws. The C. M. or V.-M. and
charter must be present in the hall or place where
the session is held, or no legal business can be
done.
ARTICLE VI.
fees and dues.
Section 1.—The fee for giving the degrees shall
be named in the Temple's By-laws. For a traveling
certificate $1.00; members from other Temples,
wishing: to enroll their names and become members
shall pay $1.00. See Transfer, page 291, Manual.
Sec. 2.—The C. S. shall collect from the new
member, before his name is enrolled, $1.00 for en¬
rolling.
Sec. 3.—The Chief Mentor shall have power to
tax the members, in equal proportion, to raise any
ijeeded amount of money for the Temple's treasury.
Sec. 4.—The monthly dues must be named in the
Temple's By-laws.
Sec. 5.—At the next stated session after the
death and burial of a member, every member shall
pay $1.00 into the treasury of the Temple.
ARTICLE VII.
benefits .
Section 1.—Every member who has received
the Fourth Degree, and has been a member four
months, shall be a beneficial member, entitled to re¬
ceive, when sick or disabled, so as to be prevented
from attending to his usual business, weekly bene¬
fits as prescribed by the By-laws of the Temple.
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Sec. 2.—A sick or disabled member who is out
of the jurisdiction can receive his weekly benefits
by sending his application to the C. S., with a cer¬
tificate from the attending physician, stating the
time he has been in attendance and the nature of
the disease, with such other proof as may be re¬
quired by the Temple.
Sec. 3.—A Sir Knight being sick or disabled in
the jurisdiction of another Temple, can apply to
that Temple for the weekly benefit, and receive it,
provided he can furnish acceptable proof that he is
in good standing at home. The traveling certificate
and monthly card is the proof required. The Tem¬
ple that pays the sojourner's benefit must give no¬
tice to the Temple to which the sojourner belongs,
and draw from that Temple the amount disbursed
for its member.
Sec. 4.—Not more than four weeks' benefit shall
be paid on application (as per Sees. 2 and 3) at one
time; that is, if the member is sick or disabled a
longer time than four weeks, warrants for money
must be sent to his Temple every four weeks.
Sec. 5.—On the death of a member the Temple
shall bury him (unless his family object), in a re¬
spectable manner, worthy of the Order of Knight¬
hood. The Temple shall not go to any extravagant
expenses at a funeral. For Funeral Instruction, see
Manual, pages 141, 142, 143. The Daughters do
not take any part in the ceremonies of a Knight's
funeral. The H. P. and Past H. P. are seated
with their members, and not on the platform or
around the altar.
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Sec. 6. Should the family of the deceased
nig t object to the Temple having full control of
the funeral, their objection relieves the Temple
from all payment of the expenses of the funeral.
Sec. 7.—If the Knight is a member of other
secret orders, if they assist at the funeral, they are
required to pay their part of the funeral expenses.
Sec. 8.—If the deceased Knight is a Palatine
Guard, the Guards must perform their part of the
ceremony. See Manual, pages 199, 200, 201, for
instruction.
Sec. 9.—The funeral ceremony of both the Rank
and Guards can be at the church in full, if they do
not desire to have a part of it at the grave, or the
Rank can have their full ceremony in the church,
and the Guards their full ceremony at the grave, or
they can divide, as the Manual instructs.
Sec. 10.—When a member dies outside of his
jurisdiction, the nearest Temple shall attend to all
the burial arrangements, and draw on his Temple
for the expenses; or should the Temple to which
the deceased member belonged desire his remains to
be sent home, the Temple in whose jurisdistion he
died shall attend to the request, and draw on his
Temple for the expenses.
Sec. 11.—On the death of a Sir Knight, who has
been a member of the Temple, in good standing,
for the time fixed by this Constitution, and who is
not in arrears for dues or fines at the time of his
decease, his widow shall receive the endowment
that is paid by the Grand Temple and Tabernacle;
if there is no endowment provided for by the
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Grand Temple and Tabernacle, she receives quar¬
terly a sum set apart by the Grand Session for
widows and orphans. See Manual, pages 98, 99.
AETICLE VIII.
the temple.
Section 1.—The place where the Temple holds
its sessions must be secure from prying eyes,
and where the business will not be exposed.
Sec. 2.—The Temple is required to have a seal,
with the name and number. The impress of the
seal must be placed on all official papers.
Sec. 3.—The Temple can make its own By-laws;
these shall have the force of By-laws, when not in
conflict with the Constitution and General Laws.
Sec. 4.—The Temple can try, and suspend or
expel its members for any offense against the con¬
stitutional laws or regulations, or for any criminal
offense against the common law.
Sec. 5.—No Temple shall make public display
(except on the 12th day of August, and the annual
sermon, or on funeral occasions), without obtain¬
ing a dispensation from the C. G. M.
Sec. 6.—Any Temple that causes to be* printed
any of the work of the Temple shall, on proof of
the same, forfeit its charter.
Sec. 7.—A Temple cannot try its C. M. or P. C.
M. for any offense; he can only be tried by the
Grand Temple and Tabernacle, or by a committee
of three Present or Past Chief Mentors appointed
by the C. G. M. from different Temples, or by
Grand Deputies.
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Sec. 8.—The Temple must be furnished neatly
and plainly, and with all the necessary appliances
for conducting the work properly. See Manual,
pages 168, 259 and 360.
ARTICLE IX.
duties of members.
Section 1.—It shall be the duty of every mem¬
ber to be present and assist in the business of every
session of the Temple.
Sec. 2.—A member must attend in regular order
to the comforts and needs of a sick or disabled Sir
Knight, when notified by the Presiding Officer.
Sec. 3.—Members are required to be true to the
interests of the Temple, and cultivate a friendly
feeling toward Sir Knights, live in peace and har¬
mony, and protect the interest and good name of
every member
Sec. 4.—That the business and expenses of the
Temple may be kept in good condition, and be a
benefit to all the members, it is the imperative duty
of every member to pay his dues and assessments
punctually and regularly.
Sec. 5.—It is the duty of a Sir Knight, when
about to go on a journey, to take a traveling cer¬
tificate and monthly card, as evidence of his good
standing. See Certificate in the Manual, page 293.
Sec. 6.—It is the duty of every member to aid
and support the officers in doing their duty; be a
prop and stay in everything for the benefit and
good name of the Temple.
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Sec. 7.—It is the duty of every member to de¬
fend and protect the good name of the order, and
the good name of Knights and their families.
ARTICLE X.
benefits and eights.
First.—Every Knight shall have the right to
visit and meet in his own Temple, and any other
Temple or Tabernacle.
Second.—He shall have the right to participate
and take part in any public display of his own
Temple, or any other Temple or Tabernacle.
Third.—It is the right of a Knight to receive,
when sick or disabled, so as to prevent him from
following his usual business, the weekly benefit, and
the attendance of the Brother Knights; and when
poor and in distress, and needy, to receive aid and
comfort from any Brother Knight.
Fourth.—It is his right to travel with a certifi¬
cate, which is evidence of his good standing. .
Fifth.—It is his right to receive an honorable in¬
terment by the members of his own Temple.
Sixth.—The above rights and benefits are only
given to Sir Knights who are in good standing.
ARTICLE XI.
a forfeiture of benefits and rights.
Section 1.—When a member is three months in
arrears for dues, or fails to pay his fines or taxes
within thirty days after notice is given, the C.
S. shall announce the name of the member at any
stated session, stating the amount due. If the said
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member (or members) fails to pay within thirty-
days, after notice, he shall stand suspended until
all dues, fines and taxes are paid.
Sec. 2.—A member who is suspended forfeits his
right to all the benefits of the Temple until he is
restored.
Sec. 3.—A member who is expelled is dead to all
the rights and benefits of the Temple, and forfeits
every right belonging to a Knight. The only way
he can be restored is—at a stated session—by a res¬
olution, adopted by all of the members of the Tem¬
ple. If he is expelled a second time, he cannot be
restored. When a Past or Present C. M. is ex¬
pelled he cannot be restored to membership, unless
it is clearly proven that he was not guilty of the
offense for which he was expelled.
ARTICLE XII.
crimes and penalties.
Section 1.—Members of the Temple may be
tried for violation of the laws, regulations and rules
of the Temple; for immoral conduct; improper lan¬
guage; criminal offenses against the laws of the
United States and the several States of the Union,
as also for a violation of the laws of counties, town¬
ships, and the ordinances of cities and towns.
Sec. 2.—All trials shall be had before the Judges.
After they have carefully heard all the testimony,
they shall make their report (guilty or not guilty)
to a stated session of the Temple; if approved by
a majority vote of the Temple, the penalty shall be
assessed by the C. M., and the member must abide
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the penalty. He can appeal to the Grand Temple
and Tabernacle by giving notice. See Appeal in
Manual, pages 60, 61.
Sec. 3.—All charges and complaints must be
made in writing to the C. S., stating the nature of
the charges, and giving the names of two or more
witnesses. The C. S. shall read them at a stated
session, whereupon they are referred to the Judges
by the C. M. The C. S. is required to furnish the
accused with a copy of the charges and specifications,
and notify him when and where to appear for trial.
Sec. 4.—If the accused refuses or neglects to
appear for trial, after he is notified, without giv¬
ing a reasonable excuse, he shall be declared guilty,
and suffer the penalty.
Sec. 5.—Should one or more of the Judges be
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the parties accused, the C. M. shall appoint others
to fill their places pending the trial.
Sec. 6.—If the C. M. should in any manner
usurp his power as executive officer, or commit
crimes, or violate the laws, regulations or rules of
the Order, the members shall meet and make a
written complaint to the C. G. M. The complaint
must be signed by a majority of the members.
Upon such complaint being made, it shall be the
duty of the C. G. M. to call three C. M.s or P. C.
M.s of the different Temples, or three Grand Dep¬
uties, to proceed to investigate the case; and if they
find the party guilty of any offense likely to injure
the good name of the Temple, they shall suspend
him until the session of the Grand Temple and Tab¬
ernacle, or they report to the C. G. M. that he is
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not guilty. In all cases they shall give notice of
their action to the C. G. M.
Sec. 7.—It is not the intention of the founder of
the Order, in giving a code of laws, to compel the
Sir Knights to perform their plain duty; that is
fully elucidated in their obligation, constitutions,
regulations and rules. A Sir Knight who will not
do his sworn duty is not fit to remain a member of
the Temple. Bear with him two or three times. If
he is contentious, quarrelsome, creating confusion,
will not attend regularly to the sessions, lets his
dues and assessments become in arrears, is always
finding fault, and is not a gentleman in deportment,
conversation and manners, expel him, and warn all
other Temples. Be sure and receive him no more.
Sec. 8.—Laws are not made to discipline good
and true Knights, who always do their whole duty;
but they are made for that class of men who some¬
times get into good orders, and have not the prin¬
ciples that make a man a gentleman, hence they
cannot but show their inward roughness and rowdy¬
ism. It is best to get that class of men out of the
Temple as quickly as possible
ARTICLE XIII.
funerals.
Section 1.—It is the duty of every Sir Knight
to attend and assist at the funerals of Sir Knights.
Sec. 2.—The regulation dress, the regalia,
sword, helmet, gloves and gauntlets, are to be
worn at a Sir Knight's funeral (see Manual, pages
303, 304), or wear the Taborian Division Regalia.
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Sec. 3.—bX a Daughter's funeral the regulation
dress, with badge, cap and white gloves, are to be
worn.
SEC. 4.—The regulation dress shall consist of
black coat, black pants, and black boots or shoes;
the coat to be buttoned up in front.
ARTICLE XIV.
the degrees.
Section 1.—The degrees shall be known by title:
First—The Title. Second—The Lock. Third—
The Key Knight. Fourth—The Uniform Eank.
The Knights receive the Daughters' degrees in ad¬
dition to their regular degrees. The Daughters'
degrees are given to the Knights in their Temple
by instruction in the signs, tokens and words, just
as soon as the Fourth or Uniform Rank is given.
The C. M. is required to impart the Daughters' de¬
grees to the Knight.
Sec. 2.—A chartered Temple is required to give
the candidate the degrees of the Temple, in the
form found in the Ritual, and no other way.
RULES OF ORDER.
1. The Presiding Officer, at the proper hour,
takes his seat and gives one rap; the officers and
members clothe in undress uniform (see Manual,
page 304), or the Taborian Division Regalia, and
take their respective seats. The Temple is then
opened in proper order.
2. The regular business of the Temple shall be
done without a motion, as it is prescribed in the
rules of business.
3. During the reading of the minutes, communi¬
cations or other papers, silence shall be observed.
After they are read, the minutes, if they are cor¬
rect, stand approved; if there is a question as to
their correctness, the member who questions their
correctness shall state what is incorrect, and move
that the correction be made.
4. Members and visitors must come to the hall
cleanly dressed.
5. A member, when addressing the Temple, shall
stand and address the C. M. as Sir Chief.
6. During the time that the Temple is open and
doing business no refreshments shall be served, nor
will the use of tobacco in any form be permitted.
7. The C. M. shall be responsible to the Grand
Temple and Tabernacle for the manner in which he
administers the laws of the Temple. See Manual,
page 299. He shall decide all doubtful questions
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of Constitution, regulations and order. His de¬
cisions shall be final, until reversed by the C. G.
M. or the Grand Temple and Tabernacle.
8. A member shall not speak more than once on
the same subject, until all who wish to speak have
spoken; nor more than twice, without permission
from the C. M. No member shall speak longer
than ten minutes.
For full Rules of Order, see Manual, pages 276,
277, 278, 279, 280, 281.
taborian division.
Section 1.—Temples that do not desire to assume
the full Uniform Rank are hereby authorized to form
what is known as the Taborian Division. Their rega¬
lia shall be as follows: Regulation cap, see Manual,
page 211; front letters, T. D. P. Baldric four
inches wide; colors, black in the centers and scarlet
on each side, trimmed with half-inch silver lace.
The C. M. and P. C. M. are required to have their
full Uniform Rank regalia. See Manual, page 304.
All members wear light-colored yellow gloves. Each
member carries a javelin, iron-pointed, length five
feet, one and a half in diameter; color, scarlet.
When opening or working in the Plateau, these
javelins are used instead of swords.
S*ec. 2.—When a new Temple is organized they
form the Taborian Division, and are required to
have their full regalia and badges within three
months after being set to work.
Sec. 3.—A Temple can change from the Tabor¬
ian Division at any time to the Uniform Rank, when
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the entire membership obtains their uniform outfit.
See Manual, pages 303, 304; or Ritual, page 45.
Sec. 4.—A Temple is authorized to receive and
make ministers of the Gospel that are in charge of
churches, or in the active work for the church,
free of charge, and enroll them members of the
Temple. If they pay dues and assessments, they
shall receive all benefits, the same as other mem¬
bers. If they do not pay dues and assessments,
they remain members, but do not receive benefits
when sick or disabled or the Taborian burial, nor
do their heirs receive any part of the Taborian
Endowment. They enjoy all other privileges of
the Order.
Sec. 5.—A Taborian clergyman's dress and re¬
galia shall be, for all occasions, a black suit and
black hat and Taborian badge (see Manual, page
82), and brown gloves.
rules of business.
1.—Opening at the proper hour in the Fourth
Degree. See Form of Opening in the Ritual, pages
46 to 51. Just before the C. M. proclaims the
Plateau open, all signs are given from the first de¬
gree to the last. Seven members shall be a quo¬
rum for all business of the Plateau, either for the
Taborian Division or Rank.
2.—Reading the proceedings of the last regular
and intervening sessions, correcting and adopting.
3.—Report of the Board of Attendants read and
acted on.
4.—Report of Board of Judges read and disposed
of.
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5.—Report of Special Committees read and acted
on.
6.—Receiving and reading petitions and transfers
for membership.
7.—Balloting on petitions and transfers. The C".
M. announces the result.
8.—Calling the roll, and collecting dues, fines
and assessments, etc.
9.—Unfinished business, to be attended to if there
is any.
10.—New business, motions and resolutions.
Under this head all official notices are read and
acted on, and the correspondence is read and dis¬
posed of.
11.—Quarterly reports of the C. S. and C. T.
are made of the condition of the Temple of the re¬
ceipts and disbursements for the quarter. This re¬
port is made at the stated sessions in March, June,
September and December.
12.—TlieC. M. lectures in the degrees, especially
the Fourth Degree. He must cause the members
to become familiar with all the signs and their
meaning, and the tokens, and words. Any Knight
who can repeat the Fourth Degree Lecture by heart
can prove that he is a Taborian Knight at any time.
13.—From work to rest; closing form. See
Ritual, pages 69 to 70. All signs are given from last
to first.
MANUAL.
The Manual of General Laws should be carefully
read by all members of our Order. Any Knight
who desires to acquaint himself concerning the laws
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and government of the International Order of
Twelve should own the Manual and Taborian Con¬
stitutions. They are not secret books, and may be
read by any person. Get the Manual, and you will
learn everything connected with our great Order.
Temples can fill out the blanks in this book that
are vacant, the name and number of the Temple, and
the months, etc., etc.
BALLOTING ON PETITION.
Every application for membership shall be bal¬
loted for separately, at a stated session. The ballot-
box shall be placed on the altar, the C. S. calling
the roll, and the members voting as their names
are called. The ballots shall be white and black.
Shouldfour or more black balls appear in the box,
the applicant shall be declared by the G. M. re¬
jected. If there is any doubt, and for fear that a
mistake has been made, the vote can be had over.
The C. M. examines the ballots, and announces the
election or rejection.
ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP.
When an applicant has been elected, and fails to
present himself for initiation or admission within
three months after being notified (unless prevented
by unavoidable reasons), he shall forfeit the amount
that has been paid to the Temple. When an appli¬
cant has been rejected his money shall be returned
to him, and he is permitted to petition again, at the
expiration of three months, to the same Temple, or
any other in the same city, or wherever the appli¬
cant resides.
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MEN WHO CANNOT BECOME MEMBERS.
Temples are prohibited from receiving and mak¬
ing members of men who have served a time in
prison, criminals, drunkards, men who have but one
arm or leg. (A man to be received must have both
arms and legs.)
KNIGHT OF THE UNIFORM RANK.
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CONSTITUTIONAL LA¥—Continiiefl,
1.—When a C. G. M. or P. C. G. M. visits the
Temple, he must be received with the grand honors.
(See Manual, page 282.)
2.—When a Grand Officer visits the Temple, he
must be received standing. (See Manual, page
283.)
3.—All officers in open Temple shall be addressed
by the titles of their respective offices, all members
as Sir Knights; these titles only to be used in open
Temple, or when on duty or parade.
4.—When it is necessary to get the sense of the
Temple on any question or resolution, it must be
done by motion and seconded, and stated by the.
Presiding Officer, and decided by the voting sign.
5.—When an officer is absent from a meeting of
the Temple, the C. M. may appoint a member to
fill that office pro-tern.
6.—When an office is made vacant by death, res¬
ignation, or for any other cause, the C. M. shall
appoint a member to fulfill the duties until the next
regular election.
7.—The C. M. shall control the business of the
Temple, and determine the time to rest without a
motion.
8.—The regular business of the Temple shall be
done according to the rules of business.
9. The C. M. is authorized to suspend a mem¬
ber when he will not come to order when he is re¬
quested to by the C. M. The suspension will hold
good until the next regular session, then the case is
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referred to the Board of Judges, they meet and in¬
vestigate the matter, and decide and report their
decision to the same session. The Temple can
adopt their decision or take further action in the
case. The penalty for this offense is apology, fine,
suspension, indefinite or definite; either one of the
penalties can be adopted.
10.—The C. M. is required to represent his Tem¬
ple in the Grand Session. If it is impossible for
him to attend, the Y.-M. must meet the Grand Ses¬
sion. If neither are present, the Temple is not
represented. Proxies are not permitted in any
Grand Session. The C. M. or V.-M. is required
to wear the full Uniform Rank Regalia at the
Grand Session, provided he is not a clergyman; if
he is, he wears the Minister's outfit.
11.— Quarterly Pass (see Manual, page 297).
C. M.s are required to enforce this law. Read it
carefully.
12.—Regular Sessions (see Manual, pages 25 and
297). This is the general law, and C. G. M.s
must enforce it.
13.—Installing Ceremony of the Temple Officers
(see Manual, pages 124 to 138). This is the gen¬
eral law. Read it carefully.
14.—Burial Service (see Manual, pages 140 to
152). This is the general law. Read it carefully.
15.—Annual Sermon (see Manual, page 62).
Th is is the general law, and must be obeyed; there
is no power that can change the day; our Order is
unit, and all Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and a
Tents are required to have the sermon preached on
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the day named in the Manual; the I. C. G. M. or
C. G. M. cannot order it any other day. Read
this law carefully.
16. Suspensions and Expulsions (see Manual,
pages 64, 65). Every member of the Taborian
Order, for any offense, shall have a fair and impar¬
tial trial, in accordance with the laws of the Order.
17.—Honorary Members (see Manual, page 66).
Read this law carefully.
18.—Ritualistic Work of the Taborian Order.
Read this law carefully (see Manual, pages 66,
67).
19.—Full Uniform (see Manual, page 67). This
law refers alone to a Uniform Rank Temple, who
have the full uniform. The creation of the Tabor¬
ian Division is not affected by this law.
20.— 777—Organization—333 (see Manual,
page 68). This is the Taborian holiday, and every
Knight must celebrate the day in some form.
Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents are re¬
quired to celebrate the day on which, the Order was
called into life. If the 12th of August should fall
on a Sunday, celebrate the previous Saturday, or
the next Monday following thereafter.
21.—For Taborian Forms (see Manual, pages
290 to 296). The forms cannot be printed by any
Temple, Tabernacle, Palatium or Tent. The Grand
Temple and Tabernacle is alone authorized to fur¬
nish blank forms tcrits members.
22.— Work and Busines of Members (see Man¬
ual, page 298). This is the general law; read it
carefully.
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23.—Rights of Members (see Manual, pages 299,
300). This is the general law; read it very care¬
fully.
24.—The Degrees (see Manual, page 301). This
is the general law; read it carefully.
25.—Form of Temple House (see Manual, pages
120, 307, 308). Any carpenter can make a Temple
House; any painter can paint and letter it.
26.—Temple Furniture and Altar (see Manual,
page 308).
27.—Sickness (see Manual, pages 308, 309).
This is the general law; read it very carefully.
28.—Heal Estate (see Manual, pages 311, 312),
read this carefully, and prepare to buy and build a
hall. It is best to form a joint-stock association
and divide the cost of ground and building into
shares, each member taking all the shares he or
she desires. The advantage of the share plan is,
if you lose your membership, it will not affect
your ownership in the building. But you must be
a member at the time you bought the shares.
29.— Temple Plateau (see Manual, page 314).
These are the only names of the hall or place where
the Knights hold their sessions, members must not
use any other names.
30.—Quarterly Reports (see Manual, page 295).
This is the general law. The C. S. must not fail to
send the C. G. M. the report as the law directs.
Read the law carefully.
31.—Benefits. New members cannot receive
beneficiary dues, or be buried at the expense of t-he
Temple, until they have been members four consec¬
utive months.
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32.—A. Member who has been suspended or ex¬
pelled, and has been reinstated, cannot receive
beneficiary dues, or be buried at the expense of the
Temple, until four full months after he has been
restored to membership.
33.—Suspensions. A member who is suspended
for non-payment of monthly dues and assessments
can be restored to membership by complying with
the regulations of the Temple. A Temjjle is author¬
ized to make laws governing this matter. A mem¬
ber cannot be suspended for non-payment of dues
during the time he is sick or disabled, so as to pre¬
vent him from pursuing his avocation.
34.— Criminals. A member who is tried and
convicted in a court of justice, and sentenced to
serve a time in prison, at the first regular session of
the Temple after said conviction the C. M. shall
announce in open session that Sir having
been convicted and sentenced to serve a time in
prison, I now and here declare that he is expelled
from all the rights and privileges of the Inter¬
national Order of Twelve. The C. S. makes a rec¬
ord of the expulsion, and notifies the C. G. S. A
man who has served a time in prison, cannot be
made a Knight of Tabor.
35.—A Knight who has been elected and installed
into the office of Chief Mentor, if he is removed
from the office anytime before serving the Taborian
year out, he is a Past C. M. with all of its honors,
as long as he is a member of a Temple, and can fill
any office, except C. G. M. or Y.-G. M.
36".—The business and doings of the Temple must
not be talked about or discussed in any place but
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within the walls of the Temple, no talking on Tem¬
ple business on the streets or in private or public
houses. When a member is proved guilty of ex¬
posing the business or secrets of the order, he must
be expelled.
37.— Chief Mentors are required to give the
members of his Temple careful instruction in the
several obligations, and impress them of the neces¬
sity of obeying their oath in letter and spirit.
The obligation, if obeyed, makes true Knights of
Tabor.
38. Every Knight of Tabor should wear a pin or
small emblem to show that he is a member of
the Taborian Order, and that he is proud to be a
member of the International Order of Twelve. The
pin is worn on the left breast of the vest or coat.
Emblems are attached to the guard chain, or hung
with bar and chain on the left breast of the vest.
The emblematic ring is worn on the left hand ring
finger.
39.—The International Order of Twelve of
Knights and Daughters of Tabor is original, and
does not borrow anything from any other order or
society, everything about it was created and in¬
vented by the founder. The members are to re¬
member that the Taborian Order is governed by its
own laws, and not by the laws of any other order
or society.
TAKE SPECIAL NOTICE.
40.—The small Constitutions that have been used
by the Temples are hereby declared void and of no
force. The Taborian Constitutions take the place
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of them, and with the Manual, published a. d. 1891,
are the only constitutional laws for the government
of the International Order of Twelve.
amendments.
41. This Temple Constitution can be amended
by all the Temples in the jurisdiction of Grand
Temples and Tabernacles, petitioning to the Grand
Sessions, stating just what part of the laws they
desire amended. If the amendment is adopted by
the unanimous vote of each of the Grand Sessions of
every Grand Temple and Tabernacle, a certified
copy of the amendment or amendments is forwarded
by the C. G. Scribes to the I. C. G. S., and he
reads each separate copy in the Triennial Grand
Session. If the amendment is adopted by a unani¬
mous vote of the Triennial Session, it becomes law.
miscellaneous.
The Knights of Tabor are required to take the
Daughters of Tabor Degrees in their Temple, and
not in the Tabernacle. They are given by obliga¬
tion and instruction. The C. M. shall attend to
this duty.
The Taborian Order is a secret organization, and
if the degrees are to be given properly, the hall
must be furnished with all the instruments and im¬
plements that are required to do the work. This
cannot be accomplished, unless the hall is controlled
by the Taborian members; therefore, if you have
to rent a hall, do not rent from other orders, but
rent the hall, and then if you have days or nights
to spare, you can rent to other orders or societies.
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If you control the hall, then you can use it any
time you want it.
The men are required to take the Temple De¬
grees, and be members of a Temple, before they
can take the Daughters' Degrees. A deputy,
organizing a Tabernacle, is required to strickly
obey this law.
DEPUTY GRAND MENTORS.
The Commission of a Deputy Grand Mentor
gives full authority. They are warned and re¬
quested not to assume authority unless they have
it—it may create confusion.
CHIEF MENTORS.
The success of a Temple depends largely upon
the C. M. If he is energetic and enforces the laws,
the Temple will succeed. He is a leader. He must
give every part of the law that refers to Temples,
in the Manual and Taborian Constitutions, careful
study, read them, and know them. The C. M.
must not govern the Temple by what he thinks.
He is required to govern by the laws of the Order,
tind not by any other law. He must be firm and
straightforward, calm and pleasant, and enforce
the laws without fear or favor. He shall be perfect
in the degrees and lectures. And in giving the de¬
grees he should not omit any part of them. He
must have his Temple meet at the hour fixed by the
By-laws, and make the sessions pleasant and agree¬
able. He should remember that he is the Presiding
©
Officer, and he should be punctual, and be an ex-
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ample for his members in everything that is re¬
quired to make a successful Temple.
GRAND DUES.
A temple is required to pay grand dues annually.
If the C. M. or Y.-M. cannot attend the Grand
Session, the C. S. must send the grand dues to the
C. G. S., and he reports to the Grand Session.
International Order of Twelve.
777—333.
Form of By-Laws,
REGULATIONS .AND BOOK-KEEPING,
AND THE
SJufoi'din^ of tl\e I<kw£.
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In Solo Deo Salus.
FORM OF TEMPLE BY-LAWS
AND
REGULATIONS.
ARTICLE I.
Section 1.—This Temple shall be known by the
name of Temple, No, .
Sec. 2.—The hour to assemble in session shall be
o'clock P. m. in the winter and autumn
months, and at p. m. in the spring and sum¬
mer months.
Sec. 3.—All members must be present at the
hour of opening, or pay a fine of cents, un¬
less they are excused by a majority vote of the
Temple.
Sec. 4.—A member who is not present at roll
call shall be fined cents, unless excused by
a two-thirds vote of the members present.
Sec. 5.—If a member fails to pay his fine within
thirty days after it is assessed, he shall be suspended
without action of the session, and remain suspended
until all fines, dues and assessments are paid.
ARTICLE II.
Section 1.—The Temple shall have a regular
monthly session on the in each
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month. There must be twelve regular sessions
each year.
Sec. 2.—The C. M. can call special sessions at
any time, if he finds it necessary.
Sec. 3.—The regular session shall be opened in
the Fourth Degree, in the form prescribed in the
Ritual. All signs and words must be given from
the First Degree to the Fourth Degree.
Sec. 4.—The Quarterly Pass and the Regular
Pass must be given when opening, and at the door
when opened.
Sec. 5.—The business shall be conducted by the
Rules of Business. See Temple Constitution.
ARTICLE III.
fees and dues.
Section 1.—The fees for the full four degrees
J* - o
shall be 0 — . The fee must come
with the petition, or it cannot be acted on.
Sec. 2.—The monthly dues for each member
shall be per month. The monthly dues
shall be enough to cover all regular assessments.
None but Fourth Degree members pay dues.
Sec. 3.—The degrees in a chartered Temple are
required to be given in the form laid down in the
Ritual, from the first to the last. It is best to give
one degree at each session.
ARTICLE IV.
benefits.
Section 1.—A member, to receive sick benefits,
must have the full four degrees, and have been in
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good standing, as per Constitution. See Temple
Constitution.
Sec. 2.—Each member shall receive $ per
week during the time he is sick or disabled, and
is prevented from pursuing his usual avocation.
Sec. 3.—When a member is sick or disabled, and
needs, the attention of his Brother Knights, the
Chairman of the Board of Attendants is required to
inform the C. M.
Sec. 4.—The Board of Attendants must have
the names of all members on their books, and when
a member needs attendance, the Chairman of the
Board, by order of the C. M., commences at the
foot of the roll, and notifies the members to sit up
with the sick or disabled Brother Knight.
Sec. 5.—A member cannot be suspended for
non-payment of monthly dues during the time he is
sick or disabled, his dues shall be paid out of his
weekly benefit money.
Sec. 6.—The sick benefit is to be paid regularly
by the Board of Attendants, until convalescence or
death, and payable every week, commencing at the
date when the member was taken sick or was dis¬
abled.
ARTICLE Y.
fines.
Section 1.—It is not the intention of the founder
of the Temple, in giving a code of laws, to compel
Sir Knights to do their duty; that is made plain by
their obligation, constitutions,regulations, and rules.
A Sir Knight who will not do his plain duty, with¬
out being compelled, is not fit to remain a member
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of the Temple; therefore, these fines are not assessed
to make Sir Knights better, but are imposed for
neglect or forgetfillness of duty.
1. For a failure to meet a regular assembly, and
not having a lawful excuse, shall be fined .
2. For not being present at the hour of opening,
not having a lawful excuse, shall be fined .
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3. For not attending at the bedside of a sick or
disabled Sir Knight, when ordered by the C. M.,
not having a lawful excuse, shall be fined not less
than $ .
4. For not attending the funeral of a Sir Knight,
not having a lawful excuse, shall be fined not less
than $ .
5. For not coming to order when requested by
the C. M., shall be fined .
6. All fines must be paid within one month after
they are assessed; for neglecting to pay, unless
otherwise ordered by the Temple, at a regular ses¬
sion, the member shall be suspended until his fine,
dues and assessments are paid.
7. The only lawful excuse is a Knight's sickness
or being disabled, sickness in the family, or absence
from the city or town.
All that a Temple needs to do is to fill out the
blanks in these By-laws, and they do not need any
more By-laws. Study the Temple Constitution in
this book carefully, and the Manual.
Form of Keeping the Journal of Business.
, A. D. 18—.
Temple, No.—, of the Knights of Tabor,
assembled the A. O. T. at —
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o'clock, P. M., and opened in the degree.
Officers all on duty, except (naming the office). The
C. M. appointed Sir Knights to attend to
their duties pro-tem.
If it is a stated session, proceed with the rules.
1. The proceedings of the last regular and inter¬
vening sessions are read, corrected, and adopted.
2. The Board of Attendants make a report as
follows: On motion,
it was received and adopted.
3. The Board of Judges make a report, as fol¬
lows: On motion,
it was referred back (or adopted).
4. The petition of Mr. was read, and, on
motion it was, received.
5. The petition of Mr. was balloted on,
and he was elected (or rejected).
The roll was called, and dues collected as follows:
Monthly dues $00 00
Taxes 00 00
Fines 00 00
Petition-money 00 00
Total received $000 00
Brought forward $000 00
Total in treasury $000 00
Amount paid out,—
For (name what it is paid out for) $00 00
For " " " " 00 00
For " " " " 00 00
For " " " " 00 00
Total paid out $000 00
Balance in treasury* $000 00
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6. If there was any unfinished business left over
from the last or intervening sessions, attend to it,
and let the minutes show what it was, and what was
done.
7. The minutes must show all the new business
that was done.
8. The reports of special committees.
9. The correspondence is read and disposed of.
10. Special committees appointed.
11. The variety of business that must come up
in the Temple.
[I give this as an outline of how to keep the
minutes of the Temple.]
Let your minutes show the financial condition of
the Temple at the closing of each session. The
journal must show all the business that was trans¬
acted at each session.
WHAT THE C. S. NEEDS IN HIS OFFICE.
1. The C. S. is required to have a tablet, to take
the minutes on during a session. 2. A journal, to
record the proceedings of each session—this must
be carefully kept. 3. A roll-book, to keep the ac¬
counts with the members. If it is in a city, this
book must have the street and number of each
member. 4. A warrant book, for drawing money
from the treasurer. 5. A receipt book, with stubs.
6. Pens, ink, letter-heads and envelopes. 7. A
seal press of the Temple, to impress official papers.
8. Postal cards, to notify members.
In Solo Deo Salus.
International Order of Twelve,
CONSTITUTION
and
RULES QF ORDER
of the
Ladies' Tabernacle
of the
DAUGHTERS OP TABOR.
International Order of Twelve.
LADIES' TABERNACLE,
Section 1.—This Tabernacle shall be known by
CONSTITUTION
:of the:
DIES' TABERNAC:
:of the:
DAUGHTERS OF TABOR.
ARTICLE I.
name.
ARTICLE II.
officers.
1.—Tharbis—or High Priestess H. P.
2.—Amisis—or Vice-Priestess V.-P.
3.—Sesotheni—or Chief Recorder C. R.
4.—Seraphis—or Chief Treasurer C. Jr.
5.—Hyerego—or Chief Priestess C. Ps.
6.—Abassine—or Inner Sentinel I. St.
7.—Lybenus—or Outer Sentinel O. St.
8.—Meroes—or Tribunes C. Te.
9.—Meroes—or Tribunes C. Te.
10.—Meroes—or Tribunes C. Te.
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11.—Ilespers—or Board of Examiners B. E.
12.—Hespers—or Board of Examiners B. E.
13.—Hespers—or Board of Examiners B. E.
14.—Cyrenes—or Board of Visitors B. Y.
15.—Cyrenes—or Board of Visitors B. V.
16.—Cyrenes—or Board of Visitors B. V.
Sec. 2.—The officers shall be elected at the regular
session in the month of , and installed on or
before the last "Wednesday in the month of ,
of each year, unless a dispensation is obtained from
the C. G. M. altering the time.
Sec. 3.—A majority of all votes will be necessary
to elect; the Tribunes to act as tellers, and an¬
nounce the vote and result.
Sec. 4.—The Board of Visitors and Board of Ex¬
aminers shall be appointed by the High Priestess at
the regular session in the month of , or at
the installation.
Sec. 5.—To make the business of the Tabernacle
legal, the warrant must be in the hall or room
where the Tabernacle opens. The High Priestess
or Vice-Priestess and warrant must be present, or
the Tabernacle cannot open. Should it happen
that the above officers are sick or disabled, or out
of the city, or disqualified and cannot be present,
the members must apply by petition to the Chief
Grand Mentor for a dispensation to open the Taber¬
nacle.
Sec. 6.—Seven members shall constitute a quorum
for any business of the Tabernacle. No session can
be held, nor any business be legally transacted, un¬
less a quorum be present, or a dispensation be
granted by the Grand Chief.
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ARTICLE III.
duties of officers.
Section 1.—It shall be the duty of the H. P. to
preside at all sessions of the Tabernacle; call
special sessions when business requires them; de¬
cide all questions of order or rules; sign all money
warrants; preserve order; enforce the laws; in¬
struct the candidates in the several degrees; and
cause the members to learn well the Ritual.
vice-priestess.
Sec. 2.—The V.-P. shall fill the duties of the H.
P. when she is absent from the session or out of the
city.
chief recorder.
Sec. 3.—It shall be .the duty of the C. R. to
keep the proceedings of each session and the bus¬
iness under proper heads. She shall have the min¬
ute, roll and account books in her possession. She
shall issue all notices, draw all warrants on the
Treasurer, receive and record all money received
into the Tabernacle, pay all money she receives
into the treasury, make an annual report in full to
the Grand Temple and Tabernacle, and report every
three months the condition of the Tabernacle to
the members and the Grand Chief. She shall notify
the C. G. S. within five days after the expulsion of
members, and for what they were expelled, and
fill out, sign and seal all certificates, by order of the
Tabernacle.
vice-recorder.
Sec. 4.—The Vice-Recorder is appointed by the
H. P. It shall be the duty of the V.-R. to assist
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the C. R. in her several duties, and to attend to all
the business of the office in the absence of the C.
R. It shall be the V.-R.'s duty to correspond with
other Tabernacles, and conduct the correspondence
of the Tabernacle.
chief treasurer.
Sec. 5.—It shall be the duty of the C. Tr. to re¬
ceive the funds coming into the Tabernacle from
the C. R., keep an accurate account, and pay all
warrants. She shall report the condition of the
treasury every three months to the Tabernacle.
All money coming into the treasury, except a cer¬
tain amount fixed by the Tabernacle, shall be
banked in the name of the Tabernacle, and the
bank-book kept by the C. Tr. No money can be
drawn from the treasury but by warrant signed by
the H. P., and countersigned by the C. R., with
the seal of the Tabernacle, every warrant dated and
numbered. The C. Tr. shall give a bond to the
trustees for any amount agreed on by the Taber¬
nacle, with two sufficient securities, for the applica¬
tion of the Tabernacle money, under the order of
the Tabernacle, before entering upon her duty as
C. Tr. She shall hold her office until her successor
is qualified.
chief priestess.
Sec. 6.—The C. Ps. shall be present at every
session and open it with devotional exercises, give
counsel to the sick or disabled members, and in¬
struct candidates on the sacredness of their obliga¬
tion.
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inner and outer sentinels.
Sec. 7.—It shall be the duty of the I. St. and
O. St. to guard the entrance to the Tabernacle, and
perform such other duties as are found in the
Ritual.
tribunes
gEC. 8. It shall be the duty of the Tribunes to
assist the H. P. in conferring the degrees, and ar¬
range the hall for sessions, conduct all public bus¬
iness under the direction of the H. P., and attend
every session. They shall be members of the Taber¬
nacle during their term of office. A Tribune must
be a member of a Temple. If the Tabernacle can¬
not get Knights to serve in the office, the H. P.
can appoint Daughters to serve.
board of visitors.
Sec. 9.—This Board shall consist of three mem¬
bers, whose duty it shall be to visit the members in
regular order, and report any that are sick and dis¬
abled that may need aid and attendance. Their
business is to attend and report to the H. P. the
condition of the members. They shall cause war¬
rants to be drawn on the treasury for all weekly
benefits, and pay it to the member. They shall re¬
port their business to every regular session in a
written report, signed by all the Board.
board of examiners.
Sec. 10.—This Board shall consist of three mem¬
bers, whose duty it shall be to examine any matters
or business of the Tabernacle that is referred to
them. They shall prepare candidates for the de-
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grees, and shall conduct visitors to proper seats.
They shall make a written report to every regular
session, signed by all the Board.
board of trustees.
Sec. 11.—The Board of Trustees shall be the
following officers of the Tabernacle: The High
Priestess, Vice-Priestess and Chief Priestess. Dur¬
ing their term of office it shall be their dutv to look
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after the material interests of the Tabernacle, and
audit the books and accounts of the C. R. and C. Tr.
annually, and report at the stated session in ....
ARTICLE IV.
membership.
Section 1.—The Tabernacle shall not initiate
into the mysteries of the Order any woman who is
not a lady in actions, manners and disposition,
sound mind, healthy, free from bodily infirmities, a
firm believer in the Supreme Being, and aged not
less than sixteen years.
Sec. 2.—All applications for membership shall
be by petition, with name and residence, inclosing
fees , and physician's certificate, with the
name of a member as the recommender. The peti¬
tion shall be read at the stated session, and if the
petitioner is well known to the members, the ballot
can be had immediately; if the petitioner is not
well known to the members, the petition must be
referred to the Board of Examiners, to be reported
on at the next stated session, and on their report a
ballot must be had.
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balloting on petition.
Sec. 3.—Every application for membership shall
be balloted for separately, at a stated session. The
ballot box shall be placed on the Tabernacle House,
the C. R. calling the roll, and the members voting
as their names are called. The ballots shall be
white and black. Should four or more black balls
appear in the box, the applicant shall be declared
by the H. P. rejected. If there is any doubt, and
for fear that a mistake has been made, the vote
can be had over. The Board of Examiners exam¬
ines the ballots, and announces the election or re¬
jection.
election to membership.
Sec. 4.—When an applicant has been elected,
and fails to present herself for initiation or admis¬
sion within three months after being notified (un¬
less prevented by unavoidable reasons), she shall
forfeit the amount that has been paid to the Taber¬
nacle. When an applicant has been rejected, her
money shall be returned to her, and she is permit¬
ted to petition again, at the expiration of three
months, to the same Tabernacle, or any other in
the same city, or wherever the applicant resides.
ARTICLE V.
the degrees.
Section 1.—The degrees, of the Tabernacle shall
be known and styled as: (1) Adoption; (2) Ad¬
vance; (3) The Sealed Daughter; (4) Saba
Meroe. The candidate must receive the full four
degrees before she can become a member. The de-
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grees may be conferred at one session, but it is best
for the candidates that they be conferred at sep¬
arate sessions—one degree at a time. The degrees
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must be given at a session called for that purpose.
The degrees shall be conferred in the form found in
the Ritual, and careful instruction must be given in
each degree, so that the novice will be able to sep¬
arate the work in each degree.
Sec. 2.—No degree shall be conferred unless the
fee has been paid to the C. R. The fees shall be
named in the By-laws of the Tabernacle.
ARTICLE VI.
members.
Section 1.—Every member shall pay into the
treasury, as monthly dues, the sum fixed in the
By-laws, the dues to commence, at the first stated
session after receiving Saba Meroe.
benefits.
Sec. 2.—Every member who has passed the pro¬
bation four months (a new member cannot receive
benefits until after having been a member four
months), shall be entitled to weekly benefits and
other benefits prescribed in this Constitution.
ARTICLE VII.
duties op members.
Section 1.—It shall be the duty of every mem¬
ber to be present at, and assist in, the business of
every regular or called session of the Tabernacle.
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Sec. 2.—The members shall attend, in regular
order, to the comforts and needs of sick or disabled
members, when notified bj the Presiding Officer.
Sec. 3.—Members must cultivate true friendship
for each other, live together in love and harmonv,
and defend and protect the good name of every
true Daughter.
Sec. 4.—That the business and expense of the
Tabernacle may be kept in a healthy condition, and
be a benefit to all of its members, it is the imper¬
ative duty of every member to pay her dues and
assessments punctually and regularly.
Sec. 5.—It is the duty of a member who is about
to take a journey, and be gone from home for a
short or long time, to take a certificate and financial
card as an evidence to other Tabernacles that she,
the bearer, is in good standing.
Sec. 6.—It is the duty of home members to make
the visits of members of sister Tabernacles pleasant
and agreeable. Remember, that all Daughters are
included in the Grand Chain.
Sec. 7.—Aid and support the officers in their
■several duties; be a prop and stay to them, that the
Tabernacle may maintain a good name in the com¬
munity. Finally, let the members, officers and all,
try their very best to make our Tabernacle the most
pleasant place to meet in on earth, and the Daugh¬
ters a pattern of social friendship.
ARTICLE VIII.
benefits and rights.
Section 1.—Every member shall be entitled to
the following benefits and rights:
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1. She shall have the right to visit and meet in
her own or any other Tabernacle.
2. She shall have the right to turn out with her
own or any other Tabernacle in public procession.
3. She shall have the right to take part in any
business of the Tabernacle of which she may be a
member.
4. It is her right to receive, when sick or dis¬
abled, so as to need the attention of the members,
1 he regular weekly benefits, and attendance of the
Daughters.
5. It is her right to receive, when poor, needy,
or in distress, aid and comfort from every Daugh¬
ter or Sir Knight.
6. It is her right to travel with a certificate from
her Tabernacle, and be received into any other
Tabernacle.
7. It is her right to receive an honorable inter¬
ment by the members of the Tabernable, and when
she has breathed her last on earth, loving hands
will prepare her remains for burial.
8. The above rights and benefits are only given
to Saba Meroe Daughters.
9. And when they do not receive them from the
Tabernacle, it is evident that they are not in good
standing, and have forfeited their rights by some
action contrary to rule and law.
ARTICLE IX.
forfeiture of benefits and rights.
Section 1.—When members permit their dues
to remain unpaid for three months, the C. R. shall
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announce the name of the member at any regular
session, stating that the member is three months in
arrears; if the member fails to pay within thirty
days after the announcement, she forfeits her rights
to all the benefits of the Tabernacle until all dues
and assessments are paid. No other notice is given
but this. The forfeit means suspension, without
further action or any other notification.
Sec. 2.—A member who is suspended for a defi¬
nite or indefinite time, forfeits her right to all the
benefits of the Tabernacle, until she is restored.
Sec. 3.—A member who is expelled is dead to
every right and privilege, and forfeits her right to
all the benefits of the Tabernacle, and that fact
must be reported to the C. G. S. within five days
after her expulsion. An expelled member cannot be
restored to membership, except by the following
rule : She can petition to the Tabernacle. "When
the H. P. receives the petition, she calls a special
session, by notifying all the members to meet and
act on the petition. It requires a unanimous vote of
all the members present to restore her to member-
bership. The vote is taken by ballot—white and
black balls—the white balls elect, blackballs reject.
ARTICLE X.
the grand temple and tabernacle.
Setion 1.—The High Priestess represents the
Tabernacle in the Grand Session.
Sec. 2.—A Tabernacle has four votes in the
Grand Session, the votes to be cast bv the Hio-h
.Priestess.
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tabernacle.
Sec. 3.—The Tabernacle is required to bear the
expenses of their Delegates to and from the Annual
or Called Session of the Grand Temple and Taber¬
nacle.
Sec. 4.—The C. R. sends to the Annual Grand
Session a full list of names of the officers and mem¬
bers, with the name and number of the Tabernacle,
and the amount of money due to the Grand Temple
and Tabernacle; also, the number that have been
received during the 3~ear, the names of those who
have died, been suspended or expelled during the
year.
Sec. 5.—The Tabernacle shall pay into the treas¬
ury of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle
annually for each member.
Sec. 6.—A Tabernacle that fails to report to the
Grand Session, shall be visited by the Grand Chief,
or his deputy; and if he finds it is only neglect
on the part of members, he shall arrest their war¬
rant, and report to the Grand Session.
ARTICLE XI.
of tabernacles.
Section 1.—The Tabernacle is intimately con¬
nected with the Temple, and under the same gen¬
eral government; therefore they meet in the same
hall or place.
Sec. 2.—Tabernacles must have, within six
months after they are warranted, all their furniture
and paraphernalia needed to do the work and bus¬
iness.
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Sec. 3.—The furniture is a Tabernacle House,
stations and tables for the C. R., C. Tr. and H. P.;
rods for the I. St. and O. St.; a crook for the C.
Ps., and a chair for each member; pins in the re-
reception room for the working coronets and re¬
galia, and closets in the preparation room. The
Tabernacle House shall be furnished with five can¬
dlesticks, two cups, a pair of golden shoes, a small
Bible, a ball of wool, a roll of flax, a girdle made of
white, purple and scarlet (the girdle is eight feet
long), a pink robe to represent valor, a white robe
to represent truth, and a blue robe to represent
honor.
ARTICLE XII.
Section 1.—The dress of the Daughters shall be
as described in the Manual "of General Laws.
Sec. 2.—The regalia shall be as described in the
Manual of General Laws.
Sec. 3.—The General Laws and Taborian Con¬
stitutions must be read in open session of the Tab¬
ernacle, from time to time, until all members are
familiar with the laws governing the International
Order of Twelve; every member should own a
Manual and Taborian Constitutions, with the Ritu¬
als, as their own private property. The Manual and
Taborian Constitutions are not secret books, they
are our Books of Laws; any person may read
them.
ARTICLE XIII.
penalties and trials.
Section 1.—Every member of the Tabernacle
shall be in good standing who is not expelled, or •
suspended from the privileges and benefits.
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Sec. 2.—Every member neglecting to pay, and
in arrears, and failing to comply with article IX,
section 1, shall be suspended without further
action, and remain suspended until all dues and as¬
sessments are paid. When the C. R. reports that
they have paid up, they can be re-instated by
action of the Tabernacle by a majority vote, or re¬
jected by a majority vote.
Sec. 3.—Disputes, grievances and difficulties
between members of the Tabernacle can be specified
in writing to the H. P., who shall refer the matter
to a committee of five discreet Daughters; this
committee shall call the parties before them, exam¬
ine proofs and witnesses, and report their decision
to the H. P. Should the members remain dissat-
iafied, the H. P. shall lay the whole matter before
a called session of the Tabernacle, and it shall be
decided by a two-thirds vote of all the members
present.
Sec. 4.—Any member who fails to attend the
regular session, of the Tabernacle, and is without a
legal excuse (the only excuse is out of the city or
sick), shall be fined as per By-laws. If she neg¬
lects to pay her fine within thirty days, she shall
be suspended until it is paid. SeatjL of officers who
are absent for three consecutive sessions, unless ex¬
cused by a vote of the' Tabernacle, shall be de¬
clared vacant by the H. P., and others are ap¬
pointed by her to fill the vacancy.
Sec. 5.—Any member violating her obligation,
the laws; rules or regulations of the Constitution or
By-laws, disclosing the secrets or doings of the
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Tabernacle, or is found guilty of immoral conduct,
using improper language, or refusing to come to
order when requested by the Presiding Officer,
shall be fined, suspended, or expelled, as may be
determined by the Tabernacle, by a two-thirds vote
of the members present.
Sec. 6.—Any member found guilty of any crime
in a criminal court, and who has been sentenced
to prison, shall stand expelled (this announcement
is made by the H. P.) As soon as positive proofs
are had of the action of the court, them the expul¬
sion shall continue for life.
Sec. 7.—Any member who has been suspended
or expelled can make an appeal to the Grand Tem¬
ple and Tabernacle. In every instance the appeal
must be given to the C. R. within ten days after
the suspension or expulsion. The appeal must be
in writing. The appeal shall be read in the Taber¬
nacle, and an answer prepared by the Tabernacle,
both documents to be forwarded to the C. G. S.
(For further instruction, see Manual, pages 60, 61.)
ARTICLE XIV.
public processions.
Section 1.—There can be but one public turn¬
out during the year (without a dispensation from
the C. G. M.), and that must be on the 12th day of
August. This does not include funeral processions
for the purpose of burying deceased members, and
the annual sermon.
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ARTICLE XV.
official seal.
Section 1.—The Tabernacle shall have a seal,
with the name, number, city and State, with suit¬
able devices, which shall be affixed to all the official
papers of the Tabernacle, an impression of which
shall be filed in the office of the C. Gr. S.
ARTICLE XVI.
fees and dues.
Section 1.—The fees for the four degrees shall
be regulated by the Grand Session, and published
in the By-laws.
Sec. 2.—The monthly dues shall not be less
than twenty-five cents per month.
Sec. 3.—The burial tax on less than sixty mem¬
bers shall be one dollar. This shall be paid at the
first stated session after the funeral. If Tabernacles
have sixty or more members, the burial tax shall be
fifty cents on each member.
ARTICLE XVII.
business.
Section 1.—The H. P., when the Treasurer is
not able to meet and pay all demands, shall have
the power to assess the members pro rata, to make
up the deficiency.
Sec. 2.—All stated or business sessions must be
held in the Fourth Degree.
Sec. 3.—A member who is outside of the juris¬
diction of her Tabernacle, and becomes sick or dis-
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abled, may receive her benefits and dues by writing
to the C. R., and sending the attending physician s
certificate, with directions how to send the money,
and the name of the nearest Tabernacle, with'the
name of the C. E. of that Tabernacle.
gEC> 4 a daughter being sick or disabled in the
jurisdiction of another Tabernacle, can apply to
that Tabernacle for the weekly benefit, and receive
it, provided she can furnish acceptable proof that
she is in good standing at home. The Tabernacle
that pays the sojourner's benefit must give notice
to the Tabernacle to which the sojourner belongs,
and draw from that Tabernacle the amount dis¬
bursed for its member.
Sec. 5.—Not more than four weeks' benefit shall
be paid on applications of sections 3 and 4 at one
time; that is, if the member is sick or disabled a
longer time than four weeks, warrants for money
must be sent to her Tabernacle every four weeks.
AKTICLE XVIII.
kules of business.
Section 1.—The Tabernacle is required to con¬
form to these rules strictly—to the letter as well as
the spirit.
For Stated or Monthly Sessions.
1. At the hour fixed by the By-laws, the Pre¬
siding Officer shall call the Tabernacle to order, and
open in form in the Fourth Degree.
2. The minutes of the last stated and called ses¬
sions are read, corrected and adopted.
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3. The report of the Cyrenes is read and ap¬
proved.
4. Petitions for membership are read and re¬
ferred to the Hespers, and balloted on.
5. Report of the Hespers.
6. Calling the roll, and receiving dues.
7. Reports of special committees.
8. Unfinished business, and balloting for mem¬
bership on candidates, etc.
9. New business. Under this rule the quarterly
report of the C. R. and C. Tr. is made, and the
annual report is made in the month of .,. .
10. Lecture on the signs, tokens and words.
11. Close in the proper form.
12. The degrees must be given at a called ses¬
sion. All charges and complaints shall be heard
and tried at a called session.
charges and complaints.
Section 1.—All charges and complaints against
members shall be made by a member or members
in writing, which are to be read at a stated session
by the C. R. The H. P. refers the charge or com¬
plaint to five Daughters, and instructs them to
appoint a time to hold their meeting, and to sum¬
mons all parties in the case to meet. The five
Daughters investigate the case, and report their
decision to a special session. The Tabernacle may
adopt their decision, or take further action in the
matter. The member charged is either cleared,
fined, suspended, or expelled, by the action of the
Tabernacle, on a vote, and the sentence announced
by the II. P.
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Sec. 2.—The C. R. is required to furnish the
accused with a copy of the charges and specifica¬
tions, and notify them when and where they are to
appear for trial.
ARTICLE XIX.
death.
Section .1.—On the death of a member who is
a Saba Meroe, and is not more than three months
in arrears for monthly dues, the Tabernacle shall
inter her in a respectable manner. The Tribunes
shall attend to all the preparations for the funeral,
under the direction of the H. P.
Sec. 2.—At the next regular session of the Taber¬
nacle after the burial of a deceased member, the
members shall pay into the treasury a burial tax of
(see Article XVI, Sec. 3), in addition to their
monthly dues.
Sec. 3.—The members of the Tabernacle shall
attend the funeral of a deceased member either on
foot or in carriages, wearing their black dresses,
black veils trimmed with white, and white gloves
and badges. The H. P. carries her staff.
funeral procession.
Sec. 4.—The Tabernacle will meet at their hall
or some place near the residence of the deceased,
and form in the order of march.
Sec. 5.—The funeral services shall be as de¬
scribed in the Manual of General Laws.
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ARTICLE XX.
the high priestess.
Section 1.—This office is one of great respon¬
sibility in the Tabernacle. The H. P. should govern
with equal and pure justice; be an example in
punctuality, politeness, kindness, sisterly love, and
calmness; and not administer the law arbitrarily,
but with firmness and affection; treat every mem¬
ber with due consideration and honor; be courteous
to every member or Daughter; look after and see
that a sick or disabled Daughter receives the atten-
tion that she should have from the members and
Tabernacle; manage the affairs of the Tabernacle
so that there will always be sufficient funds in the
treasury to meet all necessary expenses; counsel
with the members for the interest and good of the
Tabernacle; do nothing of importance until she is
assured that the members will sustain her; remem¬
ber, that the H. P. is accountable to the Grand
Temple and Tabernacle for the faithful perform¬
ance of her duties; use every honorable means £o
keep peace and harmony in the Tabernacle.
other officers.
Sec. 2. All the officers in the Tabernacle have
each their important duties and responsibilities—a
perfect chain; and if one fails in doing her whole
duty, it weakens and mars the utility and useful¬
ness of the Tabernacle. Do your duty well, and
your Tabernacle will be a model for other orders
and societies.
members.
Sec. 3.:—Every member is equally interested in
the success and good name of the Tabernacle.. A
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united effort is required on the part of the mem¬
bers to make the Tabernacle a success:
1. Fulfill every duty and obligation that is re¬
quired of you, earnestly and consistently.
2. Support and sustain the officers in carrying
forward the business of the Tabernacle. Remem¬
ber, that each individual member is obligated in the
same way and have the same responsibility.
In case there should be any bad feelings between
the members, try your utmost to have it settled
before coming to the Tabernacle. Love and har¬
mony will build up, but confusion and wrangling
will tear the Tabernacle down.
ARTICLE XXI.
MODE OF TRIAL.
Sections 2, 3 and 4, of article XIII, entitled:
"Penalties and Trials," plainly show how to pro¬
ceed with trials.
In, the cases specified in section 5, the complaint
must be made in writing, specifying the nature
of the charge, and giving the names of two or
more witnesses; this is read by the C. R.; the
time is set for the committee of five Daughters to
meet and hear the case, and determine the guilt or
innocence of the accused; this committee make
their report at a session called for that purpose.
PENALTIES.
A member convicted of violating the Rules or
By-laws shall, for the first offense, be fined; for
second offense, suspended for a definite time; for
third offense, suspended for an indefinite time.
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A member convicted of disclosing the secrets
and doings of the Tabernacle, or using improper
language, shall be suspended for not less than three
months.
For immoral conduct, if the proof is clear, and
they are convicted, they shall be expelled.
WHAT IT MEANS.
Suspensions definite mean a fixed time. "When
that time has expired, the member is restored with¬
out the action of the Tabernacle.
Suspensions indefinite mean that no time is set.
The member may be restored by the action of the
Tabernacle at any stated session.
Expulsion means that the member is dead to the
Tabernacle; and tore-instate a member and place
her in good standing in the Tabernacle will require
a unanimous vote of all the members at a session
called for that purpose, notice having been given at
the last stated session or a written notice sent to
each member by order of the H. P.
HIGH PRIESTESS.
Should complaints be made of the H. P. for in¬
competency to fulfill the duties of her office, or
maladministration, or criminal or immoral conduct,
a majority of the members must make complaint to
the nearest District G. M. He shall call a meet¬
ing of the Tabernacle, and examine the complaints
(he presiding). If the charges are proven, and
they are of a nature to injure the Tabernacle,
the District Grand Mentor shall require two-thirds
of the members to sign a petition, stating the com¬
plaints and specifications to the C. G. M.
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The C. G. M., upon receipt of the petition, shall
appoint three C. Ms. or P. C. Ms., or Deputy
Grand Mentors, whose business it is to try the case,
and report their decision to the C. G. M. If ac¬
quitted, she continues in office; if convicted, she is
suspended from all official duties until the meeting of
the Grand Temple and Tabernacle, where the case
will be disposed of.
CHIEF TRIBUNES.
The Chief Tribunes are amenable to their Tem¬
ple, and all complaints must be made in writing to
the C. S. of their Temple.
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SESSIONS OF THE LADIES' TABERNACLES.
a recommendation.
Every member of our Order is interested in pre¬
serving the good name of the Ladies' Tabernacle of
the Daughters of Tabor. Night sessions of the
Tabernacle are objectionable in many ways, and
will subject our lady members to inconvenience and
criticism, which prevents many ladies from apply¬
ing for membership. This thing of being out in a
Tabernacle session until eleven or twelve o'clock at
night, and sometimes later, does not look well for
the intelligence and good judgment of our lady
members. Our object in organizing the Ladies'
Tabernacle was to encourage refinement, culture
and purity in life and action. Night sessions an¬
tagonize, as a general result, every one of these
teachings. I could give many more reasons why
the Ladies' Tabernacles should hold their sessions
in the day time, but they are well known. I ear¬
nestly call on every Daughter of Tabor to insist that
all sessions of the Tabernacle be held during the
day. Every Knight of Tabor is or ought to be in
favor of sustaining the good name of the Ladies'
Tabernacle.
Grand sessions of Grand Temples and Taberna¬
cles are requested to seriously consider this matter,
and adopt laws that will insure daylight sessions.
Father Dickson.
RULES OF ORDER.
1. Every member must appear in the hall cleanly
dressed, with white gloves, working regalia or
badge.
2. Members or visitors will not be permitted to
remain in the open Tabernacle, unless they have
their regalia or badge on.
3. The members shall address the officers ac¬
cording to their respective titles of office.
4. A member speaking shall stand in front of
the Tabernacle house and address the Chief Officer;
confine herself to the question, and avoid person¬
alities and irrelevant language.
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5. A member shall not be interrupted while
speaking, except to explain.
6. A member shall not speak more than once
on the same subject, until all who wish to speak
have been heard, nor more than twice on any ques¬
tion.
7. A member is not permitted to speak longer
than ten minutes.
8. No motion shall be in order until it is sec¬
onded, nor until stated by the Presiding Officer. A
motion must be made in writing, when requested bv
the C. R.
9. A motion to lay on the table shall be decided
without debate.
10. A motion to postpone, if adopted, carries the
question over to the next session.
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11. When a question is laid on the table, it can¬
not be taken up until the next session, and then
only by a two-thirds vote.
12. A motion to reconsider can be acted on only
at the same session; it must be made by a member
who voted in the majority.
13. The first named on all committees shall be
the chairman.
14. In all business sessions they shall proceed
by the order of business.
15. Grand Officers visiting the Tabernacle shall
be received standing. (See Manual, page 283.)
16. I. C. G. M., I. C. G. P., C. G. M. or P. G.
M. shall be received with the grand honors. (See
Manual, page 282.)
17. A member wishing to retire from the session
for the evening must come before the Tabernacle
House and make the request to the H. P. She an¬
nounces the request, and if a majority vote to
grant it, it is sanctioned.
18. A member wishing to retire for a few min¬
utes shall rise from her seat and give the saluting
sign; if the H. P. observes her, and returns the
sign, permission is given.
19. A member crossing the hall during the time
the Tabernacle is open, must give the saluting sign.
20. The strictest order and decorum must be
observed by the members during the hours of the
session,
21. Should an officer be absent from a session,
the II. P. shall fill the seat pro-tem.
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22. Should an officer be disqualified, resign, be
suspended or expelled, the H. P. shall fill the seat
pro-tem. until the next regular election.
REMARKS.
The front of the Tabernacle House is the O
between the Chief Priestess and the House. The
member when saluting is required to stand on the
O, face toward the High Priestess, and turn on
the O, and salute the Yice-Priestess. In passing
from the north to the south, walk between the Tab¬
ernacle House and Board of Visitors. In pass¬
ing from the south to the north, walk between the
Tabernacle House and the Board of Examiners,
keeping the House on your right.
FORM OF TABERNACLE.
(TRUE DIAGRAM.)
SOUTH.
P. H. Ps.
H. P.
G. Officers.
Tharbis.
C. T.
B. A.
C. Ps.
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C. T.
C. T.
Meroes.
Amisis.
I. St.
Y. P.
Abassine.
P. V. Ps.
P. T. Ps.
0. St.
Lybenus.
Keception Room.
Preparation Room.
NORTH.
A HIGH PRIESTESS IN PULL DRESS.
(See Manual, pages 304, 305—Saba Meroe.)
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FATHER.
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a high priestess.
Section 1.—As the Presiding Officer of a Taber¬
nacle, she is the proper representative of her Taber¬
nacle in the Grand Sessions. She is required to
meet the Grand Sessions of her Grand Temple and
Tabernacle, and also the Triennial Grand Sessions.
Her Tabernacle must pay her traveling expenses
and per diem while she is attending these sessions.
She is required to meet these sessions in full dress,
regalia and robe.
Sec. 2.—When the High Priestess cannot meet
the Grand Session, the Yice-Priestess must rep¬
resent the Tabernacle. She is required to wear her
full dress, regalia and robe at the Grand Session.
(See Manual, page 305.)
Sec. 3.—If either of these officers be unable to
attend the Grand Session, the Tabernacle is not
represented. Proxies are not permitted in any de¬
partment in the International Order of Twelve.
Sec. 4.—For the full regalia of the C. P., H. P.
and other officers of the Tabernacle, see Manual,
page 305.
other members.
Sec. 5.—(See Manual, page 306.) Notice.—The
coronet can be made out of pasteboard, covered
with silver paper, or a wreath of flowers may be
worn instead of a coronet. (For the Badge, see
Manual, page 244.)
undress of daughters.
Sec. 6.—(See Manual, page 306. ) This is what
is worn at thp sessions of the Tabernacle. A Tab¬
ernacle cannot be opened lawfully until the officers
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have their jewels (see Manual, pages 154, 340),
and the other members their badges (see Manual,
page 244). A Daughter cannot sit in an open
Tabernacle without a badge or regalia.
sailor hats.
Sec. 7.—These must be worn at any session of
the Tabernacle, or at any public turn-out.
Sec. 8.—The Daughters wear white or cream-
colored dresses on all public occasions, except at
funerals.
instructions to daughters.
Sec. 9.—We find that in some parts of the coun¬
try the members of the Tabernacle do not wish to
wear the entire regalia. When this is the case, the
members are required to wear, on public occasions,
a wrhite or cream-colored dress, and a Taborian
badge, a coronet or wreath of green leaves and
flowers. The members of a Tabernacle that make
this choice must all dress and appear just alike.
The H. P. must wear her robe at the Grand Ses¬
sions.
funeral dress.
The funeral dress is plain solid black, with a
small white collar around the neck, and the Dau«-h-
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ters' Taborian badge (see Manual, page 244), a
black veil, trimmed with white ribbon about one
inch wide (see engraving), and white gloves. The
officers wear their jewels. The H. P.'s staff, and
rod, and crook are trimmed with black crape. The
furniture of the hall is draped in black for thirty
or sixty days.
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MOURNING BADGE.
This is made of black crape, in the form of a
small rosette, with a green center, and is to be worn
for from thirty to sixty days, on the left breast.
TABERNACLE FURNITURE.
1.—Staffs and Rods. (See Manual, page 306.)
2.—Tabernacle House. (See Manual, pages 153,
to 307).
3.—Tabernacle Furniture. (See Manual, pages
167, 308, 358.)
4.—Daughters' Pins and Emblems. (See Man¬
ual, pages 155, 156.)
5.—High Priestess' Coronets. (See Manual,
page 243.)
NAME.
6.—The name of the hall or place where the
Daughters hold their sessions is called the Taber¬
nacle. It is not known by any other name.
7.—The Presiding Officer of a Tabernacle may
be called either C. P. or H. P. (See Manual, page
314.)
RIGHTS OF HIGH PRIESTESS.
8.—(See Manual, page 299. Read carefully.)
9.—Eights of Members. (See Manual, pages
299,300. Eead carefully.)
10.—Work and Business of Members. (See
Manual, page 298. Read carefully.)
11.—Regular Sessions. (See Manual, pages 25,
297. Read carefully.)
12.—Quarterly Pass. (See Manual, page 297.
Read carefully.)
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13.—Quarterly Rep or t. (See Manual, page 295.
Read carefully.)
Traveling Certificate. (See Manual, page
294.)
Transfer. (See Manual, page 292.)
14.—General Rules of Order. (See Manual,
pages 276 to 281.)
FUNERAL CEREMONIES.
15.—(See Manual, pages 170 to 179.) The fol¬
lowing additional law is made .to Section 1: If the
family objects to the Tabernacle taking charge of
the body, and preparing to bury it with the cer¬
emonies of the Tabernacle, their objection relieves
the Tabernacle from all payment of the expenses
of the funeral. Additional to Section 4: When
other orders or societies unite with the Tabernacle
in the burial of a Daughter who was one of their
members, each of the orders or societies bear their
part of the funeral expenses.
BIRTH-DAY OF THE ORDER.
16.—(See Manual, page 68.) The Daughters of
Tabor are required to celebrate the 12th day of
August every year. If that day comes on a Sunday,
celebrate the day before or the day after.
17.—The Unity. (See Manual, pages 66, 67.)
No more degrees, signs, words or tokens , can be
added. (Read carefully.)
18.—Honorary Members. (See Manual, page
66. Read carefully.)
19.—Suspensions and Expulsions. (See Manual,
pages 64, 65.)
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24.—Halls- (See Manual, page 63.) The Ta-
borian Order is a unit. All the departments ought
to meet under one roof, in the same building, in
any city or town.
25.—Annual Sermons. (See Manual, page 62.)
The time cannot be changed. The third Sunday in
June of every year is fixed.
26.—Appeals. (See Manual, pages 60, 61.)
27.—Power Defined. (See Manual, page 25.
Closed up, and Withdrawals, the Law defined.)
28.—Child-bed. In sickness, caused by child¬
birth, either before the child is born or after it is
born, the Tabernacle does not pay sick dues or
benefits.
Our members have some difficulty in pronouncing
some of the names we use. In Ethiopian names
the "I" has the sound of "E".
HOW TO PRONOUNCE.
How to spell.
How to'pronounce.
1.—Tharbis,
2.—Amisis, .
Thar-bes.
Am-e-ses.
3.—Sesotheni,
4.—Seraphis, .
5.—Hyerego, .
6.—Abassine,.
7.—Lybenus,.
8.—Meroes,..
9.—Hespers,.
10.—Cyrenes,.,
11.—Meroe,...
Ses-o-then-e.
Ab-as-seen.
.Lie-ben-us.
Ser-au-fes.
Hi-er-e-go.
Me-ro-es.
. Hes-pers.
Ser-reens.
Me-ro.
12.—Oracle....
13.—Neophytes
. Or-a-cal.
Ne-o-fites.
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14.—Apis,. ......
15.—Hesperides,.
16.—Osiris,
17.—Opher,
18.—Sesostrice,. .
19.—Phut,
20.—Phoenix,....
21.—Nicaule,. .. .
22.—Candace,.. .
23.—Isis,
24.—Neophyte,. .
25.—Palatium,...
26.—Novice,
27.—Saba Meroe,
28.—Mizriam,...
29.—Beytelwele,.
30.—Sphinx,. ...
31.—Niolotic,....
TABORIAN CONSTITUTION (CONTINUED).
1.—If a member has been elected and installed
into the office of High Priestess, and for any cause
vacates or is removed from the office before the end
of the Tabernacle year, she shall be a Past H. P. as
long as she is a member of the Tabernacle, and be
eligible to all of the honors, except that of C. G.
P. or V.-G. P.
2.—A Tabernacle cannot lawfully open, after it is
four months old, without having#six bells. (For
the use of them, read 8 aba Meroe Ritual. For the
form of Bell, see Manual, page 358.) They are
called thumb-bells.
Au-fes.
Hes-per-e-des.
O-ser-es.
O-fer.
... Ses-os-tres.
Fut.
Fe-nix.
... Ne-cul-ej'e.
Can-dace.
Eye-ses.
Ne-o-fite.
.Pal-lau-shum.
No-ves.
.. Sa-ba Me-ro.
... Mes-re-am.
.. Bet-el-wel-e.
Sfinx.
.. Ne-o-lot-ec.
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3.—Every member of the Tabernacle is required
to wear a pin or emblem at all times. This shows
that they are members of the Taborian Order.
4.—The H. P. is required to read and carefully
study all the Laws, Rules and By-laws of the Tab¬
ernacle. Nothing but this will make her a com¬
petent and reliable Presiding Officer. She must
read and become perfect in the Ritualistic Work of
the Tabernacle.
5.—Members , cannot be suspended during the
time they are sick or in a disabled condition. Their
dues and assessments must be deducted from their
sick benefits and the benefits allowed for being dis¬
abled.
TABORIAN TABERNACLE CONSTITUTIONS.
The small Tabernacle Constitutions that have
been used for years are hereby declared void, and
of no lawful force, from and after the date that the
Taborian Constitutions are issued. The Manual of
General Laws, issued 1891, and the Taborian Con¬
stitutions, issued 1894, are the Constitutional Laws
governing the International Order of Twelve.
AMENDMENTS.
This Constitution can be altered and amended by
the adoption of the following: A petition that has
been adopted by the unanimous vote of all the Taber¬
nacles working under the jurisdiction of the Inter¬
national Order of Twelve, clearly stating the
alteration or amendment desired. This petition is
presented to the several Grand Sessions of the
Grand Temples and Tabernacles, and if recom¬
mended by the unanimous vote of every Grand Ses-
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sion, it goes to the Triennial Grand Session, if
adopted by a unanimous vote there, the alteration
or amendment becomes law.
SICK BENEFITS.
The sick benefits shall be liberal. The care of
sick or disabled members is the first duty of the
members of the Tabernacle. The sick must never
be neglected, no difference how long they may be
sick. Remember, that we are united together to
aid, relieve and protect each other.
REMARKS.
The members of the Tabernacle are reminded
that the Tabernacle is just what you make it. If
you do not care, and do not attend the sessions reg¬
ular, and when you attend you come when it is al¬
most closing time, and don't pay your dues and as¬
sessments promptly—and some of the other mem¬
bers are just like you—your Tabernacle will be a
disgrace to the Taborian Order and a by-word in the
city or town. On the other hand, if the members
are prompt to attend the sessions, and make every¬
thing pleasant in the sessions, and give care and
good attention to their sick, and are careful of the
name of the Tabernacle, and admit none but ladies
to membership, and are prompt to every duty, they
will succeed. When a Tabernacle is conducted in
this manner it is an honor to the Tatorian Order,
and a blessing to the city or town wherein it is situ¬
ated.
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MISCELLANEOUS LAWS.
The Tabernacle is strictly a ladies' department in
the International Order of Twelve. It is under the
government of the Daughters of Tabor, and Knights
of Tabor are not permitted to interfere with the
business of the Daughters.
The C. G. M., or a Deputy appointed by the C.
G. M., on special business to the Daughters of
Tabor, are the only ones authorized to give advice
on any business of the Ladies' Tabernacle.
The Tribunes are placed in the Tabernacle to aid
and protect the Daughters. (Read their duties in
this Constitution.) A Tribune is required to be a
member in good standing in a Temple. When the
H. P. wants Tribunes, she applies to a C. M., and
he must supply her Tabernacle. All other officers
must be Daughters of Tabor.
A Tabernacle is not permitted to give the Taber¬
nacle Degrees to any man. The Temple alone is
authorized to give these degrees to its members. A
Deputy, in organizing a Tabernacle, is not permitted
to give men the Tabernacle Degrees. If there is
not a Temple to furnish Tribunes, they are author¬
ized to make Daughters Tribunes.
In Solo Deo Salus.
BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS
OP THE
LADIES' TABERNACLE.
ARTICLE I.
Section 1.—This Tabernacle shall be known by
name as the Tabernacle, No. . ..
Sec. 2.—The hour and time to meet in session
shall be at .... o'clock, p. m., in the winter and
autumn months, and at .... o'clock, p. m., in the
spring and summer months.
Sec. 3.—All members are required to be present
at the hour of opening, or pay a fine of .... cents,
unless they are excused by a majority vote of the
Tabernacle.
Sec. 4.—A member who is not present at roll-
call shall be fined .... cents, unless excused by a
two-thirds vote of the members present.
Sec. 5.—If a member fails to pay her fine within
one month after it is assessed, she shall be sus¬
pended without further action of the Tabernacle,
and remain suspended until all fines, dues and as¬
sessments are paid.
ARTICLE II.
Section 1.—The fee for the four degrees shall
be $ A petition cannot.be acted on until the
full fee is paid. 90
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Sec. 2.—Each member shall pay monthly, at the
regular session, .... cents. The monthly dues
must be enough to cover all regular assessments.
None but fourth degree members pay dues, or re¬
ceive benefits.
Sec. 3.—The degrees in a warranted Tabernacle
must be given in the form found in the Ritual,
from the first to the last degree. Time shall be
given to the candidates, when they receive each de¬
gree, that they receive every part of it—just as the
Ritual directs. Not more than two degrees can be
given at one session. It is best to give only one de¬
gree at a session.
ARTICLE III.
benefits.
Section 1.—Members who are sick or disabled,
so as to prevent them from pursuing their usual
avocation, shall receive $ per week until con¬
valescence or death; provided, however, that before
receiving the benefit they must have the full four
degrees, and be in good standing month..
(See Tabernacle Constitution in this book.)
Sec. 2.—When a member is sick or disabled, and
needs the attention of the members, the Chairman
of the Cyrenes reports to the H. P. The Cyrenes
must have the names of all the members on their
book; and when a member needs attention, the
Cyrenes, under the order of the H. P., notify the
members to sit up with the sick or disabled mem¬
ber. ., commencing at the last name on their book,
and going upward.
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Sec. 3.—Members cannot be suspended for
monthly dues during the time they are sick or dis¬
abled. Their dues must be paid out of their weekly
benefit.
Sec. 4.—The weekly benefit is to be paid by the
Cyrenes every week, regularly, until convalescence
or death.
AETICLE IV.
fines.
Every member is equally interested in the suc¬
cess and good name of the Tabernacle. A united
effort is required on the part of the members to
make the Tabernacle a success.
Section 1.— Fulfill every duty and obligation
that is required of you, earnestly and constantly.
Sec. 2.—A member failing to be present at a
regular meeting, and not having a lawful excuse,
shall be fined
Sec. 3.—For not being present at the hour of
opening, not having a lawful excuse, the member
shall be fined
Sec. 4.—For not attending at the bedside of a
sick or disabled Daughter, when ordered by the H.
P., and not having a lawful excuse, the member
shall be fined
Sec. 5.—For not attending the funeral of a
Daughter, and not having a lawful excuse, the
member shall be find
Sec. 6.—For not coming to order when requested
by the H. P., the fine shall be
Sec. 7.—All fines must be paid within one month
after they are assessed. For neglecting to pay,
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unless otherwise ordered by the Tabernacle at a
regular session, the member shall be suspended
until the fines, assessments and dues are paid.
Sec. 8.—The only lawful excuses are personal
sickness, disability, sickness in the family, or ab¬
sence from the town or city in which the Tabernacle
is situated.
ARTICLE V.
sessions.
Section 1.—The Tabernacle shall have a regu¬
lar monthly session the in each month.
There must be twelve regular sessions in each year.
Sec. 2.—The H. P. is authorized to call special
sessions at any time she decides they are required.
Sec. 3.—The regular sessions must be opened in
the Saba Meroe Degree, in the form found in the
Ritual. -In opening, all signs and words must be
given from the first to the fourth degree.
Sec. 4..—The Regular Pass and the Quarterly
Pass shall be given when opening, and be given at
the door when the Tabernacle is open.
Sec. 5.—The business of the Tabernacle shall
be conducted by the Rules of Business. (Read
Tabernacle Constitution in this book.)
The H. P. and members are requested to care¬
fully study the laws governing the Tabernacle; by
this means there will be no trouble to do business
correctly. Let all officers do what the laws require
of them. Every member should own a Manual
and a Taborian Constitution, and have the Rituals.
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The Tabernacle, at a regular session, is required
to have these By-laws and regulations carefully
read, and fill the blank spaces. The H. P. shall
enforce these and all other laws, rules and regula¬
tions for the government of the Tabernacle.
HIGH PRIESTESS.
The office of H. P. is one that requires talent,
ability, and calm and good judgment. She is a
leader, and must not be excitable, but always pleas¬
ant and calm. She is required to read and study
the laws, so that she may become familiar with all
the laws by which the Tabernacle is governed.
Remember, the Tabernacle is governed by the
Taborian Laws, and no other. On her energy and
perseverance depends the success of the Taber¬
nacle. She must be firm in the enforcement of the
Constitution, Rules and By-laws. The H. P. is re¬
quired to know every part of the ritualistic work,
in all its divisions, and give the degrees in the form
prescribed in the Rituals. No part must be omit¬
ted. She shall make the sessions pleasant and in¬
structive, and not permit discussions that are of no
benefit to the order. If there is time to spare after
the business is finished, use it for lectures, and giv¬
ing instruction in the signs, tokens and words. By
this means the members are made familiar with the
beautiful work of the Taborian Order. The H. P.
must so conduct the business of her Tabernacle as
to keep money in the treasury, take care of sick
and distressed members, and be punctual to every
duty—be a leader in deed and in action.
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Form of Keeping the Journal of Business.
State of the., day of a. d
Tabernacle, No , of Daughters
of Tabor, assembled at Taborian Hall, at... o'clock,
p. m., and opened in regular form in the Saba
Meroe Degree. Officers all on duty, except (nam¬
ing the office). The H. P. appointed Daughters....
to fill the stations pro-tern.
If it is a regular session, proceed by the Rules of
Business.
1. The proceedings of the last regular and inter¬
vening sessions are read, corrected and adopted.
2. Report of the Cyrenes is read, approved by a
vote, or referred back for correction.
3. Petitions for membership are read, and re¬
ferred, or ordered to ballot.
4. The report of the Hespers is read and ap-.
proved, or referred for action.
5. Calling the roll, receiving dues, and the finan¬
cial reports.
how to keep financial accounts.
Amount received,—
Mothly dues $00 00
Taxes 00 00
Fines 00 00
Petition money 00 00
Grand dues 00 00
Received from entertainments 00 00
Received for transfers 00 00
Total received $000 00
Brought forward 000 00
Total in treasury $000 00.
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Amount paid out,—
For (carefully name what paid out for).... $00 00
F or " " " 00 00
For " " " i( .... 00 00
For " " " " .... 00 00
For ii " " 00 00
For " " " " 00 00
For " " " " 00 00
For " " 00 00
Total paid out $000 00
Balance in treasury $000 00
Keep your financial account in this manner at
each session, and you can always tell the condition
of your Tabernacle.
For the duties of the C. R. and C. Tr., see Tab¬
ernacle Constitution in this book.
In all regular sessions proceed with the business
in the form found in the Rules of Business.
DAUGHTER MARY ELIZABETH DICKSON.—(Mother.)
At Seventy Years of Age.
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In Solo Deo Salus.
International Order of Twelve.
PALATIUM
Royal House of Media.
CONSTITUTION
RULES OF BUSINESS.
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CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE I.
name.
Section 1.—This Palatium shall be known by
the name of Palatium, No City of
, State of
officers.
Sec. 2.—The officers of a Palatium shall be:
1.—Presiding Prince P. P.
2. Vice-Princess V.-P.
3. Recording Prince R. P.
4. Assistant Princess A. P.
5. Prince Banker P. B.
■ 6. Princess Nonna P. N.
7. Prince Clericus P. C.
8. Princess Revista P. R.
9. Prince Marshall P.M.
10. Prince Gonfalonier P. G.
11. Princess Sentina P. S.
12. Prince Wardship P. W.
Sec. 3.—The officers shall be elected at the
regular sessions in the months of February or
March, and installed on or before the fifth day of
April.
Sec. 4.—The voting shall be by ballot, and a ma¬
jority of all votes cast will elect. The P. P. ap¬
points the Tellers.
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Sec. 5.—To make the business of the Palatium
legal, the Charter must be in the hall or place
where the session is held. The Presiding Prince or
Yice-Princess is required to be present, or the
Palatium cannot open.
Sec. 6.—Seven members shall be a quorum for
the transaction of all business brought before the
Palatium.
ARTICLE II.
duties of officers.
Section 1.—(Read Manual of General Laws,
pages 187 to 197.)
Sec. 2.—The members of the Palatium shall be
Knights of Tabor, who have been invested with all
four degrees; and Daughters of Tabor, who have
received the Saba Meroe Degree.
Sec. 3.—The petition of a Knight must show
that he is a member in good standing in a Temple.
The petition of a Daughter must show that she is
a member in good standing in a Tabernacle.
Sec. 4.—The petition is read at a regular session
and balloted on. A majority vote shall elect. The
P. P. and Y.-P. count the ballots and announce
the result.
ARTICLE III.
Section 1.—There must be one regular session
of the Palatium every month. The time to meet
shall be fixed by the members.
Sec. 2.—The P. P. can call special sessions at
any time, for the giving of degrees, lectures, drills,
or on any other business that requires the action of
the members.
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Sec. 3.—All sessions must be opened in the
ritualistic form. Officers and members are re¬
quired to be present at the hour set for the open¬
ing, or be amenable to such fines as are assessed by
the Palatium in open session.
AETICLE IV.
Section 1.—The Palatium is not a beneficiary
department, it is a social one, constituting the high¬
est degrees in the Order. All Present and Past
Grand Officers are required to be members.
Sec. 2.—The Palatium shall create a fund in
its treasury, to be used in paying expenses, from
the following sources: Membership fee, to be not
more than two dollars. The monthly dues shall be
regulated so as to pay the necessary expenses.
Sec. 3.—The Palatium is required to pay the
Grand Temple and Tabernacle, annually, the amount
of Grand Dues assessed on each member.
Sec. 4.—The Palatium must pay the expenses of
the Presiding Prince or Vice-Princess to the Grand
Sessions and the Triennial Sessions.
Sec. 5.—The Presiding Prince and Vice-Princess
are members of the International Grand Temple
and Tabernacle (see Manual, page 29), and shall
represent their respective Palatiums at the Triennial
Grand Session.
SE-. 6.—The Presiding Prince and Vice-Princess
are members of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle.
(See Manual, page 66.) They shall represent their
Palatium at the Grand Session.
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ARTICLE V.
REGALIA.
The Regalia and Dress of a Prince of Media shall
be a black Prince Albert suit; soft white hat,
trimmed with gold lace and three emerald green
plumes; and brown gloves, badge, and a sword and
belt.
For the Regalia of a Princess of Media, see Man¬
ual, pages 313, 314.
For Palatium Officers' Jewels, see Manual, page
185.
For Palatium Badge, see Manual, page 361.
PALATINE GUARDS.
The Princes of Media can at any time organize
themselves into Palatine Guards. If there are not
enough Princes in one Palatium, two or more
Palatiums can unite their Princes and form Palatine
Guards. Special privileges are given to the Guards.
(See Manual, page 183.)
For the Regalia of the Guards, see Manual, pages
312, 313.
For Chapeau, see Manual, page 180.
For Cap, see Manual, page 211.
The Guards can turn out on foot or horseback.
For Funeral Ceremony of Princes or Guards, see
Manual, pages 199 to 209.
ARTICLE VI.
RULES OF BUSINESS.
1. At the hour named in the By-laws, the Pre¬
siding Prince, or if he is absent the Yice-Princess,
shall call the Palatium to order, and proceed to
open in the form laid down in the Rituals.
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2. Minutes of the last regular and intervening
sexton are read, corrected and approved.
r 3. Petitions for membership read, and the Pre¬
siding Officer orders a ballot for candidates who
are applying for membership.
4. The Presiding Officer declares the result of
the ballot.
5. Reading of official notices and correspond¬
ence, and acting thereon.
6. Reports of special committees.
7. Calling the roll of members, and collecting
dues, fines and assessments.
8.—Unfinished and new business. Under this
rule the R. P. and P. B. make their quarterly re¬
ports.
9.—Lectures on the secret work and the drill.
10.—Close in the form found in the Ritual.
11.-.-The degrees can be given at any regular or
special session.
12.—For rules of order, and how to conduct bus¬
iness, see Manual, pages 276 to 281.
ARTICLE VII.
grand officers.
Section 1.—The Vice-Grand Mentor is the of¬
ficial representative in the Grand Temple and Taber¬
nacle of the Palatiums of the Royal House of
Media.
Sec. 2.—His title as the Grand Officer and Rep¬
resentative of the Palatiums shall be Grand Presid¬
ing Prince—G. P. P.
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his duties.
Sec. 3.—It shall be the duty of the G. P. P.
to organize Palatiums in all parts of the jurisdiction
of his Grand Temple and Tabernacle, and have
them chartered and set to work.
SEC- 4.—It is his duty to visit Palatiums when
invited by the P. P. and a majority of the members,
and give instruction in the work and laws.
Sec. 5.—It is his duty to correspond, and receive
the reports of the Palatium once every three months.
The Recording Prince of the Palatium must report
the condition and number of members to the G. P.
P. every quarter.
Sec. 6.—The G. P. P. shall make an annual re¬
port at the Grand Session, giving the number of
Palatiums, their condition, the number of members,
the amount of money received and disbursed, the
number of deaths, etc., etc.
Sec. 7.—He must report to the Grand Session
the number of organized Palatine Guards within
the bounds of his jurisdiction. The Prince Mar¬
shall of the Palatine Guards must report to the G.
P. P., thirty days before the Grand Session meets,
the condition and number of the Guards, and the
amount of money received and disbursed.
Sec. 8.—The G. P. P. shall receive at the Grand
Session, for his traveling expenses and per diem, the
same amount that is paid to other Grand Officers
who have executive duties to perform.
Sec. 9.—No member can serv'e in the office of
Grand Presiding Prince, unless he is a member in
good standing in a Palatium. To be elected Vice-
Grand Mentor he must be a member of a Palatium.
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Sec. 10.—The G. P. P. shall report to the In¬
ternational Grand Presiding Prince, on or before
the first Monday in July of each year, the number
of Palatiums in his jurisdiction, the number of
members, the amount of money received and
paid out by each Palatium, and such other matters
as will be of interest to the Triennial Session; also,
the number of organized Palatine Guards, and their
condition and equipment.
international grand presiding prince.
Sec. 11.—The I. V.-G. M. shall be I. G. P. P.,
vested with all rights and privileges, but before he
can be elected I. V.-G. M. he must be a member in
good standing in a Palatium, and a Present or Past
Presiding Prince.
Sec. 12.—It is the duty of the I. G. P. P. to
give, when requested, to the G. P. P. instructions
in the Palatium laws and work.
Sec. 13.—He must correspond and receive the
correspondence from the G. P. P. It is his duty
to organize Palatiums anywhere in the world. He
must use every means to have the G. P. Ps. push
the organizations in their jurisdictions.
Sec. 14.—The I. G. P. P. shall receive, when he
is attending the Triennial Grand Session, his trav¬
eling expenses and per diem, the same as is paid to
the I. C. G. M. and the other four officers named
in the Manual, page 42 Article X.
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ARTICLE VIII.
palatiums.
Section 1.—For farther General Laws on Pala-
tiums, see Manual, pages 182 to 184. For the
Installing Ceremony and Duties of the Officers, see
Manual, pages 187 to 197. For rights of Presiding
Princes, see Manual, page 300. For Transfers, see
Manual, page 292.
ARTICLE IX.
palatine guards.
Section 1.—The department of Guards is a
special one in the Palati'um. They are granted
special privileges. (See Manual, page 183, No. 6.)
Sec. 2.—The Guards are required to be ready at
the call of the C. G. M. or G. P. P. to go any dis¬
tance, fully prepared and equipped for a march,
turn-out, or parade.
Sec. 3.—The Guards must be ready to meet
every Triennial Grand Session, and be prepared to
go into camp with the Uniform Rank, and have one
day set apart for a parade during the session.
Sec. 4.—The Guards are required to attend the
Triennial Grand Sessions and pay their own way.
It is for this that special privileges are given to
them, and that they can attend the Grand Sessions
of the Grand Temples and Tabernacles, when or¬
dered by the C. G. Ms. or G. P. Ps.
Sec. 5.—The Guards have the authority to drill
for prizes against any drill corps of any secret order,
and use any Drill Manual agreed upon by both par¬
ties.
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Sec. 6.—When the Guards drill for a prize against
other Guards, or against the Uniform Bank, the
contest must be decided by the Manual Drill of the
International Order of Twelve.
Sec. 7.—Each corps of Palatine Guards is hereby
required to be regularly organized, the Prince
Marshall acting as President, also a Secretary and
Treasurer, who are to be elected annually by the
Guards.
1.—The Prince Marshall shall preside at all bus¬
iness meetings.
2.—The Secretary shall keep a record of the
proceedings, and collect all moneys coming in from
all sources, and keep his books in such shape
that he can at any time report the condition of the
treasury. All moneys received by him must be
placed in the hands of the Treasurer. He is re¬
quired to draw all warrants for money on the Treas¬
urer. To make the warrants legal, they must be
signed by the P. M. and attested by the Secretary's
signature.
3.—It is the duty of the Treasurer to receive
all moneys and valuables—the property of the
Guards—from the Secretary, and receipt to him.
He must pay all warrants drawn on the Treasurer,
when properly signed. He must give an acceptable
bond, to secure the moneys in his possession, to the
Guards' Trustees.
4.—The Trustees of the Guards shall be chosen
from three members of the Palatium who are
Guards. These Trustees are appointed by the
Prince Marshall, and hold their office until removed
by the P. M.
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AETICLE X.
Section 1.—The Palatium is required to have a
code of By-laws, stating the time and date of the
regular sessions—(the fees for membership, the
monthly dues, and other matters of business, not
found in the Constitutions, is fixed by the Ritual).
Sec. 2.—The members of the Palatium may
make it beneficiary, if by a two-thirds vote it is so
ordered.
amendments.
This Constitution may be amended by a unan¬
imous vote of the members of all Palatiums, and,
if recommended by all the Grand Sessions, and
adopted by the unanimous vote of the Triennial
Grand Session, the amendment becomes law.
PALATINE GUARD IN FULL DRESS.
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In Solo Deo Salus.
BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS
OF THE
Palatini; of tie Royal House of Media.
ARTICLE I.
Section 1.—This Palatium shall be known by
the name of Palatium, No
Sec. 2.—The hour to assemble in session shall
be ...o'clock, p. M., in the fall and winter
months, and at o'clock, p. m., in the spring
and summer months.
Sec. 3.—The business shall be conducted in ac¬
cordance with the rules. (See Article VI, of the
Constitution.)
ARTICLE II.
fees and dues.
Section 1.—The fee for membership shall be
not more nor less than two dollars. The fee must
come with the petition, or it cannot be acted on.
Sec. 2.—The monthly dues shall be cents.
When a member permits his or her dues to remain
unpaid for three months, the R. P. at roll-call an¬
nounces the name of the Prince or Princess who
owes that amount. If the members fail to pay
within one month after this announcement, they are
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declared suspended by the Presiding Officer, until
the full amount of dues are paid.
Sec. 3.—A member who is suspended is debarred
from all rights and privileges of the Palatium.
ARTICLE II.
Section 1.—When members are suspended from
the Temple or Tabernacle, that suspension suspends
them from the Palatium. The Presiding Officer is
required to announce the suspension in open session.
Sec. 2.—When members are expelled from a
Temple or Tabernacle, that expulsion expels them
from the Palatium.
remarks.
The Palatium is not intended as a beneficiary de¬
partment; it is a social department, and intended
to unite the Knights and Daughters in the highest
department in the International Order of Twelve.
The Temples and Tabernacles are the beneficiary
departments. It should be the earnest desire of all
members of these departments to make them real
and lasting benefits. The Palatium being a social
department, every means should be adopted to
make .the sessions pleasant and agreeable. Re¬
freshments may be served in this department. It
may be made one of social enjoyment by music,
debates, recitations, etc., etc.
ARTICLE III.
benefits.
The members of the Palatium may, if they desire,
make it beneficiary, as per Constitution, by filling
out and adopting the following sections:
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Section 1.—Each member shall be entitled to re¬
ceive, when sick or disabled, $ per week,
this benefit to continue as long as the Beneficiary
Committee decides that the member is not able to
pursue his usual avocation.
Sec. 2.—When a Prince departs from this life,
the Palatium shall appropriate to assist the
Temple in paying the funeral expenses.
Sec. 3.—On the death of a Princess, the Palatium
is required to appropriate $ to assist the
Tabernable in paying the funeral expenses.
Sec. 4.—The P. P. or V.-P. shall appoint a
Beneficiary Committee at the first session after their
installation. This Committee shall be composed of
three members—one Prince and two Princesses.
Sec. 5.—It is the duty of this Committee to visit
the sick or disabled members, and decide if it is
necessary to pay the weekly benefit. On the recom¬
mendation of the Committee the benefit is either
paid or not.
Sec. 6.—The Committee reports the condition of
the sick or disabled member to the Presiding Officer.
If their report is approved of by that officer, the
Committee have warrants drawn, and pay the sick
or disabled member every week, until convalescence
or death.
Sec. 7.—This Committee draws and pays the
funeral appropriation. The funeral arrangement is
entirely made by the Temple or Tabernacle of which
the deceased was a member.
Sec. 8.—The Beneficiary Committee reports its
doings to the regular session. Their report must
be signed by all of the Committee.
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EXPLANATION OF ALTERATIONS.
In the Ritual, page 4, No. 4, it saj^s elect dele¬
gates. That is changed. The Presiding Prince
and Vice-Princess are the delegates.
On the same page, No. 6, the R. P. reports to
the C. G. M. That is changed. The R. P. reports
to the Grand Presiding Prince.
On the same page, and on page 5, that regalia is
now the regalia and dress of the Palatine Guards.
(For the regalia and dress of a Prince of Media,
read the Constitution, Article V.)
On page 180, in the Manual (see Palatine Guards'
Chapeau), the main feather is an emerald green.
(This is the royal color of the Taborian Order.) It
is an ostrich feather. The green feather is long
and broad, and reaches from the front of the
Chapeau to the extreme back. On each side of the
green feather is a narrow white feather. On the
left side of the Chapeau is the emblematic Shield,
with the letters "P. C." The color of the Chapeau
is black, and is trimmed with gold lace.
The Mural Crown (see Manual, page 243) is the
highest-priced Crown that is worn. It is made of
metal, and ornamented with a variety of colored
stones. But if you want a cheap Crown, which
will look just as well, it can be made of pasteboard,
cut in the same shape, to fit the head, covered with
gold paper. Mucilage will do for pasting, and will
make a firm Crown. It may be ornamented witfc
white and colored beads, or in any manner to suit
your taste.
INTERNATIONAL
ORDER OF TWELVE.
CONSTITUTION,
BY-LAWS
AND
RULES OF ORDER
OF THE
FORM OF THE TENT.
Q.M.Ms,
C. C.
M. P. q. Ms.
C. M. P.
Visitors.
C. B. B.
TENT.
F. T.
C. T. K.
C. T. M.
C. V.-P.
Y.-Q. M.
.
C. R. K.
Y.-R. K.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
0
o
0
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0. T. K.
Reception Room.
Preparation Room.
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In Solo Deo Salus.
CONSTITUTION
03F THE
MJ1IDS AND PAGES OF HONOR.
ARTICLE I.
name.
Section 1.—This organization shall be known as
the Children of Mount Tabor, or Maids and Pages
of Honor, of the International Order of Twelve.
Sec. 2.—This Tent shall be known as
Tent No. ..., of State of
ARTICLE II.
officers.
•Chief Maid Presiding (Girl).
Chief Page Vice (Boj).
Chief Record Keeper (Girl).
Vice-Record Keeper (Boy).
Chief of the Chest (Girl).
Chief Tent Marshal (Boy).
Chief Banner Bearer (Boy).
Chief Cup Bearer (Girl).
Chief Cap Bearer (Girl).
Chief Cup Bearer (Girl).
Chief Mace Bearer (Boy).
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1.
2.-
3.—
4.—
5.—
6.—
7.—
8—
9.—
10.—
11.—
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12.—Chief Mace Bearer (Boy).
13.—Chief Mace Bearer (Boy).
14.—Chief Tent Keeper (Girl).
15.—Outer Tent Keeper (Boy).
adults.
1.—Queen Mother (Adult).
2.—Vice-Queen Mother (Adult).
3.—Father of the Tent (Adult).
4.—Queen Mother's Messenger (Girl).
5.—Queen Mother's Messenger (Girl).
ARTICLE III.
election of officers.
Section 1.—The officers shall be elected at the
regular meeting in the month of May, and installed
on or before the second Wednesday in June.
Sec. 2.—The seven first officers shall be elected
by ballot or show of hands; all other officers shall
be appointed by the Queen Mother.
Sec. 3.—A majority of all votes cast shall be
necessary to a choice to elect, the Yice-Queen
Mother and Father to act as tellers.
Sec. 4.—The Tent, at its regular meeting in the
month of April, elects a Queen Mother, a Yice-
Queen Mother, and Father of the Tent. The Queen
Mother and Yice-Queen Mother must be a member
in good standing; in a Tabernacle. The Father of
O O
the Tent must be a member in good standing in a
Temple.
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ARTICLE IV.
duties of officers.
Section 1.—It shall be the duty of the Chief
Maid to preside at all meetings of the Tent, under
the instructions of the Q. M., to call special meet¬
ings ; sign all money orders; state questions, and
enforce rules and regulations.
Sec. 2.—The Chief Page Vice shall fill all the
duties of the C. M. P. when she is absent; and in
her presence assist her in the business of the Tent.
Sec. 3.—The Chief Record Keeper, under the
instruction of the Q. M., shall record the business,
keep a roll of members, receipt all moneys, and
take an account of the same and pay it to the C. of
the C.; draw all warrants on the C. C. for money,
and report to the Grand Session the names and
number of members annually.
Sec. 4.—It shall be the duty of the Vice-Record
Keeper to assist the C. R. K. in her many duties,
and to attend to the duties of the office when the
C. R. K. is absent.
Sec. 5.—-The duty of the Chief of the Chest is to
receive all moneys from the C. R. K., and keep an
account of and deposit it with the Q. M.
Sec. 6.—It shall be the duty of the Chief Tent
Marshal to drill the Cadets and members, and mar¬
shal them on all public occasions.
Sec. 7.—The Chief Banner Bearer shall have the
Banner of the Tent in his care, and carry it in all
public processions.
Sec. 8.—The Chief Cup Bearers' duty shall be
to carry the Cups of the Tent on all public occa¬
sions, and to use them in the Tent.
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Sec. 9.—It shall be the duty of the Chief Mace
Bearers to carry the Maces of office, and march in
front of the processions of the Tent.
Sec. 10.—It is the duty of the Chief Tent Keeper
to guard the inside door of the Tent, and announce
the names of all who desire admittance, and admit
them when ordered by the C. M. P.
Sec. 11.—It is the duty of the Outer Tent Keeper
to guard the outside door of the Tent, and give
notice to the C. T. K. when a member or visitor
desires to be admitted.
Sec. 12.—The Queen Mother shall have the en¬
tire control of the Tent, and give officers and mem¬
bers all the needed instruction; also to supervise
the business of the Tent, and report at each meeting
the amount of money in the treasury. In the absence
of the Q. M. the Y.-Q. M. shall control the Tent.
Sec. 13.—It is the duty of the Father of the
Tent to be present at every meeting, and open with
singing and prayer; he shall visit sick members
and attend all funerals.
Sec. 14.—It is the duty of the Queen Mother's
Messengers to attend upon her during her meet¬
ings, and obey all orders given by her.
ARTICLE Y.
membership of the tent.
Section 1.—The members of the Tent shall be
Boys and Girls of good manners, sound mind and
healthy in body; they must be recommended by
their parents or guardians.
Sec. 2.—Girls are admitted from six months to
fifteen years of age. When they arrive at sixteen
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years they can join the Tabernacle by paying one
dollar.
gEC. 3. Boys are admitted from six months to
seventeen years of age. They can join the Temple
when they are eighteen years old by paying one
dollar.
Sec. 4.—Parents or guardians, who desire their
children to become members must apply to the
Queen Mother or Father, stating age of the child,
and pay the usual fee. If approved by them, the
child is enrolled.
AETICLE YI.
fees and dues.
The Queen Mother fixes the amount of fees for
membership, monthly dues, and burial assessment.
ARTICLE VII.
benefits.
Section 1.—Every Boy or Girl that has been a
member of the Tent six months, and all dues paid
up, shall be entitled to and receive .... per week
when sick, during the time a doctor is in attend¬
ance
Sec. 2.—On the death of a member, the Tent
shall pay to the parents or guardians (the Q.
M. fixes the amount) to assist them in funeral ex¬
penses.
ARTICLE VIII.
regalia.
Section 1.—The regalia of the Maids shall con¬
sist of a white dress; white gloves; a pink sash,
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four inches wide, worn from either right or left
shoulder; a wreath of leaves and flowers for head-
wear, and a Tent badge.
Sec. 2.—The Taborian Cadets shall be neatly
dressed in dark blue suits; knee pants and scarlet
stockings; coat buttoned up in front; brown
gloves; scarlet belt; Tent badge, to be worn on
left breast; iron or tin-pointed javelin, five feet
long, one inch and a half in thickness, of scarlet
color; black Cadet cap, with silver band, and let¬
ters "T. C." thereon.
Sec. 3.—The banner shall be two by three feet,
one side deep scarlet, with the name of the city and
State thereon. The other side light green, with the
name and number of the Tent. The banner is
trimmed with silver lace and fringe.
ARTICLE IX.
crimes and penalties.
Section" 1.—Every member who fails to attend
a regular meeting, and is without a good excuse,
shall be fined cents.
Sec. 2.—Every member who tells any of the
business of the Tent to persons who are not mem¬
bers of the Order, shall be fined
Sec. 3.—Every member who lets the monthly
dues remain unpaid for three months, will be sus¬
pended until all dues are paid.
Sec. 4.—Any member who will not come to order
when requested by the C. M. P. or Q. M. shall for
the first offense be fined ; for the second, be
suspended for one month; for the third, be sus¬
pended indefinitely.
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ARTICLE X.
quorum.
Ten members shall constitute a quorum for any
business of the Tent. The Queen Mother or Vice-
Queen or Father must be present at every meeting
with the Charter.
ARTICLE XI.
quarterly reports.
Section 1.—The Chief Record Keeper, and
Chief of the Chest, shall give a quarterly report to
the Tent at the regular monthly meetings in April,
July, October and January, of all moneys received
and paid out. The Q. M. must supervise the re¬
port, and have the Record Book kept in proper
order.
Sec. 2.—The Queen Mother is required to care¬
fully instruct the Children in deportment and polite¬
ness, and teach them to respect persons older than
themselves, to love the members of the Tent, and
to meet at the sessions of the Tent punctually at the
appointed hour.
Sec. 3.—The Queen Mother must not permit
noisy and unruly Children to remain members of the
Tent. The Queen Mother has the authority to
admit and enroll as many Children in her Tent as
she desires. She must have the Constitution and
By-laws read in open session at least once in every
quarter.
Sec. 4.—The Queen Mother shall report quar¬
terly the condition of her Tent to the Grand Queen
Mother, also the number of members.
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Sec. 5.—Every new member is introduced to the
Tent and received with twelve claps—four times
three—and instructed in the Password and Saluting
Sign, and impressed that they shall keep them secret
from all who are not members of the Tent.
ARTICLE XII.
TENT TREASURER.
Section 1.—The Queen Mother shall be the
Treasurer of the Tent. She shall receive all moneys
and valuables belonging to the Tent, and shall re¬
port monthly, at a regular meeting of the Tent, the
amount of money received and paid out during the
month.
Sec. 2.—Money can only be drawn from the
Treasurer on a warrant signed by the C. M. P. and
Q. M., and countersigned by the C.R. K.
ARTICLE XIII.
Section 1.—The regalia of the Queen Mother
shall be a white dress and a dark pink robe, entrain;
a golden coronet, ornamented with white stones;
pink gloves; emerald green belt, with silver clasps,
and figures 333; a scepter, made to suit the taste.
When she does not wear .the robe, the regalia is an
emerald green collar, trimmed with twelve silver
stars and silver lace, and the letters "Q. M." thereon.
Sec. 2.—The Yice-Queen Mothers wears the
same, excepting the robe and scepter.
Sec. 3.—The Father of the Tent shall wear the
Toborian Division dress and regalia.
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AKTICLE XIY.
Section 1.—The officers of the Tent may be in¬
stalled by any Past Q. M., District G. M., G. Q.
M., or Q. M.
Sec. 2.—The manner of installing is as follows:
All the officers are seated in their proper stations.
Their individual duties are read to them from the
Constitution, commencing with the Queen Mother,
and so on until all the officers are installed. When
this is finished, the Installing Officer calls up all
those present, except the officers who have just
been installed.
Sec. 3.—The Installing officer then declares the
officers installed, and all who are not installed stand
and give the twelve claps—four times three.
form or declaration
By virtue of the power and authority in us vested
as ...., we now declare the officers of .... Tent
installed in regular form for ensuing Tent year.
ARTICLE XV.
annual returns.
The returns of the Tent, with the names of the
members, must be forwarded to the Chief Grand
Scribe one month before the Grand Session meets.
Every Tent that has been organized three months
or more must forward with their returns
dollars, to pay their annual Grand Dues. The
Grand Scribe will receipt to the Queen Mother.
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ARTICLE XVI.
charter and books.
Section 1.—The C. G. M. shall charter and
number the Tent, and supply twelve small Constitu¬
tions or two Taborian Constitutions with the Char¬
ter. The price of Charter and Books shall not be
less than seven dollars. The Tent must have a
Manual, it to be the property of the Tent.
Sec. 2.—When a Tent fails to meet for three
consecutive months, the Charter is proclaimed dead
by the Grand Queen Mother. It cannot be reor¬
ganized except by order of the C. G. M.
lawful instructions.
1.—The membership of Tents shall consist of
children ranging from the ages of six months to
seventeen years.
2.—A Girl must join a Tabernacle when she ar¬
rives at the age of sixteen. She cannot remain a
member of the Tent after that age.
3.—A Boy is required to join a Temple when he
becomes eighteen years of age. He cannot remain
a member of the Tent after that age.
4.—The only adult members of a Tent shall be
the Queen Mother, Yice-Queen Mother, and Father
of the Tent; and they, to hold these offices, must be
members in good standing in their respective Taber¬
nacles or Temples.
5.—This Constitution is for the Tent and its
government.
6. The Boys of the Tent shall be known as Ta¬
borian Cadets.
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7. The Tent is one of the four departments in
the International Order of Twelve. It is governed
by its own laws, and is subject to neither the
Temple nor Tabernacle.
8. The Queen Mother shall have full control or
management of the Tent, and will be held account¬
able to the Grand Body, under which its Charter is
held, for the manner in which she administers the
laws.
9.—The Queen Mother shall represent her Tent
in the Grand Session and International Grand Ses¬
sion, and make a full report of the work and bus¬
iness during the previous Tent year.
10.—Tents shall elect their own officers. After
a Maid or Page moves to place a candidate in nom¬
ination—and being duly seconded—a vote is taken,
and a majority of the votes given will elect. The
Vice or Queen Mother, assisted by the Father of
the Tent, shall conduct the election.
11.—The Tent has no secret degrees. The only
secrets being the Password and Saluting Sign.
12.—When a Maid arrives at the age of sixteen
years, she chooses the Tabernacle which she desires
to join. The Queen Mother gives her a transfer,
free of cost, recommending her to the Tabernacle
which she desires to join, giving her age, and stating
how long she has been a member of the Tent, and
shall certify as to her moral character, good de¬
portment, and that she is in perfect health. A
Tabernacle shall not receive a member from any
Tent, unless acceptable as regards morality and
good deportment, and is in perfect health.
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13.—When a Taborian Cadet arrives at the age
©
of eighteen years, he must choose the Temple which
he desires to join. The Queen Mother gives him a
transfer, free of cost, stating how long he has
been a member of the Tent, and when he arrived
at the age of eighteen years. He must be in good
health, or he cannot.be admitted to membership in
the Temple.
14.—The»Tabernacle to which the Maid is trans¬
ferred must confer all the degrees upon her, and
enroll her name. (The Maid shall pay one dollar
when her name is enrolled.)
15.—The Temple to which the Page is transferred
shall give him all the degrees. (He shall pay one
dollar on being enrolled.)
TABORIAN CADETS' BAND.
The Cadets of every Tent are required to have a
band, composed of fifes and drums. There should
be two or more fifes and drums. The Father of
the Tent shall have the Cadets properly instructed.
The Q. M. is authorized to procure fifes and drums
for the Tents,
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by-laws.
meetings.
The hour to meet shall be fixed by the Queen
Mother; there must be one monthly meeting each
month for the collection of dues and receiving of
members, and other regular business; and a call
meeting at any time the Queen Mother decides it is
needed.
the age of members.
Section 1.—A Girl, when she becomes sixteen
years old, must be made a member of the Taber¬
nacle, and her name taken from the Tent roll. The
Tabernacle is not to make a charge for giving the
degrees, but the Tent member that is made in the
Tabernacle shall pay one dollar when her name is
put on the roll-book.
Sec. 2.—The Boy, when he arrives at the age of
eighteen years, must be made a Knight in the
Temple. The Temple is not to charge for the de¬
grees, but when the Tent member is enrolled on
the Temple's books he must pay one dollar.
oyer age.
Sec. 3.—No adult person is to be a member of
the Tent but the Queen Mother, Vice-Queen Mother
and Father of the Tent. The Tent is a Children's
organization in the International Order of Twelve.
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ORDER OF" BUSINESS.
1.—The meetings of t.he Tent shall be called to
order at o'clock, by the C. M. P. The Q.
M. gives three raps, and all put on regalia or badges,
and the officers take their places.
2.—Singing and prayer, led by the Father; if he
is not present, some other person is appointed to
perform the duty pro-tern.
3.—The C. M. P. gives one rap, and all are
seated. She declares the Tent open for business,
and instructs the Tent Keeper to report all who
apply for admittance.
4.—Reading of the minutes of last meeting, cor¬
recting and approving.
5.—Calling roll, and receiving dues and fees.
6.—Receiving and enrolling new members.
7.—New business, motions and resolutions.
8.—Marching and drill practice.
9.—Queen Mother's instructions.
10.—Closing in the usual form by the singing of
closing hymn, and giving twelve claps in regular
order — four times three.
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rules of order.
1.—Every member must meet in the Tent cleanly
dressed, and have their working regalia or badge.
2.—Members or visitors are not permitted to re¬
main in open Tent, unless they have their badges or
regalia on in proper form.
3.—The members must address the officers in
open Tent by their title.
4.—A member must not be interrupted while
speaking.
5.—No member shall speak more than five min¬
utes, without permission of the C. M. P.
6.—All' business meetings shall be governed by
the Order of Business.
7.—The strictest order must be kept during the
hours of business.
QUEEN MOTHER.
The wife of a king, a woman who is the sovereign
ruler of a kingdom. Queen Mother is the title of
the executive officer in a Tent of Maids and Pacres,
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the fourth department in the International Order
of Twelve.
TENT.
A movable or portable house. It was the first
covering or shelter which our ancestors used. The
fourth department in the International Order of
Twelve is called the Children's Tent. The mem¬
bers of it are known as Maids and Pages. But
three adults are permitted to be members. Tents
were organized to gather in the children, to give
them moral instruction, to teach them the difference
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between right and wrong, to guide their young
minds in the ways that will ultimately make them
good men and women, and to discipline them in the
obeying of the laws and rules. As they grow up,
the impression of right and justice will be impressed
upon them, and they will be moral and good citizens
and faithful members of the Order. The Tent is
governed by the Constitution and By-Laws; it has
110 rituals nor degrees. Provision is made, when
the Boys become eighteen years of age, and the
Girls sixteen years of age, that they become
members of either a Temple or a Tabernacle. If
they have been properly instructed in the Tent,
they will understand the nature of a sacred obliga¬
tion. The Queen Mother must carefully train the
Girls in ladylike manners and deportment, and the
Boys in good manners and manliness. The Father
of Tents must teach the Taborian Cadets the march
and drill. It is not necessary that the Girls should
be drilled in public. Teach them how to be modest,
virtuous, and retiring. The Tent is the Order's
school-house.
THE TENT IN THE MANUAL.
For Tent Instruction, see Manual, pages 210 to
223. For Funeral Ceremony, see pages 225 to 232.
For Taborian Cadets' Drill, see pages 272 to 274.
For Tent Transfer, see page 293. For Rights of
Queen Mothers, see page 300. For Tent Banner,
see pages 325 to 326. For Tent Badge, see page
327. For Tent History, see page 353.
TABORIAN MAID IN PULL REGALIA.
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TABORIAN CADETS.
[TUNE, MY MARYLAND.]
1.—Come Cadets, join joyful song,
A happy, clapping Taborian band,
With heart and hand our voices prolong,
Happy clapping Taborian band.
For Tabor's Mount we are to train,
And from its summit our joy proclaim;
Maids and Pages bless Tabor's honored name;
We are the Children of Mount Tabor,
A happy, clapping Taborian band.
2—In every State Tabor's cadets are marching
With drum and flfe, a happy, clapping band;
Look! Listen! It is the Stars of Tabor coming,
A free and happy, clapping band.
Queen Mother, here's your Crown of honor;
The Stars of Tabor's hope brightly shining.
On the tented field, Mother Queen, we are weaving
Garlands of victory to encircle thy brow
For we are a happy, clapping band.
3.—Knights of Tabor, hear the glorious sound,
It is the Cadets, a happy, clapping Taborian band.
Over streams, hills and lofty mountains
We are marching, a happy, clapping band.
Daughters of Tabor, see the Taborian Children
Moving onward with colors flying from State to State,
From north to south, from east to west, singing:
We are free Taborians, a happy, clapping band,
A happy band, clapping, happy band.
International Order of Twelve,
CONSTITUTION AND REGULATIONS
OF THE
PAST ARCANUM;
OR
TWELFTH DEGREE,
FOR
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In Solo Deo Salus.
777—PAST AECANUM—333
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Present ai Past Presiii Officers' Degree.
This degree is given to Present and Past Chief
Mentors, Present and Past High Priestesses, Pres¬
ent and Past Presiding Princes, Present and Past
Yice-Princesses, Present and Past Queen Mothers,
International Grand Deputies, International Deputy
Grand Mentors, Deputy Grand Mentors, Deputy
Grand Preceptresses, and District Grand Mentors.
AUTHORIZED.
The following are authorized to give the Past
Arcanum : Present and Past Chief Grand Mentors,
Present and Past Chief Grand Preceptresses, Inter¬
national Deputy Grand Mentors, International
Grand Deputies, Deputy Grand Mentors, Deputy
Grand Preceptresses, and District Grand Mentors.
A REGULAR PAST ARCANUM.
In towns or cities where there are twelve or more
Past and Present Presiding Officers and Deputies, a
Past Arcanum Temple must be organized and set to
work. The one authorized to organize is the Dis¬
trict Grand Mentor. If there is no officer of that
grade in the city or town, any Deputy can call the
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meeting, when the names of all the members are
enrolled, and the following officers elected (six
Knights and six Daughters) :
Chief Arcanum C. A.
Yice-Arcanum, a daughter . Y.-A.
Recording Scribe R. S.
Yice-Recording Scribe, a daughter Y.-R. S.
Arcanum Treasurer A. T.
Arcanum Priestess, a daughter A. P.
Arcanum Drill-Master A. D.-M.
Arcanum Banner-Bearer, a daughter A. B.-B.
Chief Arcanum Guard C. A. G.
Chief Arcanum Guard, a daughter C. A. G.
Chief Arcanum Sentinel, a daughter C. A. St.
Outer Arcanum Sentinel O. A. St.
The officers are elected by white and black balls
or written ballots. A majority of all votes cast
shall elect.
regular election of officers.
The officers shall be elected on or before the
third Tuesday in January; that is, at their reg¬
ular session in January of each year.
installation.
The officers must be installed on or before the
third Tuesday in February of each year.
ARTICLE YI.
duties of the officers.
Section 1.—It shall be the duty of the Chief
Arcanum to preside at all meetings of the Past Ar¬
canum. He shall call special meetings whenever
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he deems it necessary. He shall decide all ques¬
tions of law, order or rules. The Past Arcanum,
whenever in session, shall be under his supervision,
and he shall cause the business to be done by the
rules. He shall decide the time for closing, with¬
out a motion. He shall perform all other duties
pertaining to his office.
vice-arcanum.
Sec. 2.—The Y.-A. shall fill the duties of the
C. A. when he is absent, and in his presence assist
in the several duties of the office. Should both C.
A. and Y.-A. be absent at the hour of opening
meetings, one of the Chief Arcanum Guards opens
the Past Arcanum and fulfills the duties of the
Presiding Officer pro-tem.
recording scribe.
Sec. 3.—The Recording Scribe shall keep the
books of the Past Arcanum—the records and the
roll of members. He shall keep a regular account
with each member, and collect all dues, fines and
other moneys belonging to the Past Arcanum, and
pay them into the treasury. He shall record the
doings of each meeting plainly and neatly, and re¬
port to the Past Arcanum, when called on, the con¬
dition of the treasury. He shall make a report at
the regular session, in the month of January. He
shall draw all orders for money on the treasury,
and see that they are signed by the C. A., and
countersigned by himself.
yice-recording scribe.
Sec. 4.— It shall be the duty of the Yice-
Recording Scribe to assist the R. S. in his several
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duties, and to fulfill all the duties of the R. S.
when he (the R. S.) is absent.
past arcanum treasurer.
Sec. 5.—The A. T. shall receive all the money
and valuables belonging to the Past Arcanum, and
pay all orders when drawn properly. He shall
keep a correct account of all moneys received and
paid out. He shall report, when called on by the
C. A., the condition of the treasury. He shall
make a report at the regular meeting in January.
He shall give a bond, to secure the money of the
Past Arcanum, to the C. A., A. P. and V.-R. S.,
for the faithful application of the Past Arcanum's
money, per Constitution—the amount of the bond
to be agreed on at a regular meeting of the Past
Arcanum. He shall give to his successor a written
statement of the condition of the treasury. He
shall, when his successor is qualified, turn over to
him all books, cash, papers and other property that
is in his possession.
arcanum priestess.
Sec. 6.—The A. P. shall conduct the devotional
exercises of the Past Arcanum, and visit and give
consolation to the sick and disabled members.
arcanum drill-master.
Sec. 7—It shall be the duty of the A. D.-M. to
teach the members the march and drill. He shall
teach the sword exercise, and assist in giving the
decree. He shall attend the inner door of the Past
Arcanum, and shall be Marshal, and assist the C. A.
in keeping order. It is his duty to arrange the hall
for the "meetings.
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arcanum banner-bearer.
Sec. 8.—It shall be the duty of the A. B.-B. to
carry the banner of the Order, and keep it in his
possession, and to preserve and keep it ready for
use.
chief arcanum guards.
Sec. 9.—The C. A. Guards shall assist the C. A.
in giving the degrees and in preserving order during
the hours of business.
chief arcanum sentinel.
Sec. 10.—It shall be the duty of the C. A. St. to
assist the A. D.-M in attending the inner door of
the Arcanum.
outer arcanum sentinel.
Sec. 11.—It is the duty of the O. A. St. to
guard the outer entrance to the Arcanum, and admit
all who desire to enter, when ordered by the C. A.
to admit them, and to receive and fulfill the orders
of the C. A.
ARTICLE VII.
sessions.
Section 1.—There shall be a regular session
every month, and call sessions at any time when
needed.
Sec. 2.—The degree can be given at any session,
and members can be enrolled at any regular session.
AETICLE VIII.
twenty-eight points of law.
1.—It is the duty of the Past Arcanum to provide
for the care and entertainment of visiting Grand
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Officers during their stay. By Grand Officers we
mean those who preside in one of the departments,
namely: I. C. G. M., I. C. G. P., I. G. P. P., I.
G. Q. M., C. G. M., C. G. P., G. P. P., G. Q. M. ;
and in the International Districts: the D. G. M.
and D. G. P. The Past Arcanum may use their
judgment in entertaining other Grand Officers; that
is, if they desire to do so.
2.—It is the duty of Past Arcanum to prepare
and arrange for the Grand Session, if it is held in
their city.
3.—Special privileges are granted to the Past
Arcanum to have public entertainments; to keep a
full treasury, for the purpose of paying its expenses,
and for aiding weak Temples and Tabernacles that
are worthy of help.
4.—The C. A. Y.-P. and Y. R. S. are the Trus¬
tees of the Past Arcanum. All officers who are re¬
quired to give bond for the faithful discharge of
their duties, shall deliver the bond to the Trustees,
and their successors. All bonds must be drawn in
legal form. When approved by the Trustees, they
shall be of binding force during the Past Arcanum
year. All bonds must be renewed immediately after
the election and installation of the officers every
year.
5.—The R. S. and A. T. must give bonds before
they are invested with the duties of their offices;
said bonds must receive the approval of the Trus¬
tees, or they cannot be accepted.
6.—The C. A. appoints all committee, unless it is
otherwise ordered by a majority vote of the Past
Arcanum.
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7. The C. A., when an officer is absent or dis¬
qualified, appoints another member pro-tem to fill
the position.
8. Presiding Officers should be an example to
their subordinate members; therefore, the members
of the Arcanum are required to live in peace with
each other—no contentiori, no fault-finding, no
speaking disrespectfully of one another. Remem¬
ber, our Order is composed of ladies and gentlemen,
and the Presiding Officers should be sociable and
polite.
9.—A member of the Arcanum of whom com¬
plaint is made for being contentious, fault-finding,
or of speaking disrespectfully of another member,
or of creating confusion or sowing dissension
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among the members of the order, shall be dealt
with summarily.
10.—A written complaint may be made, signed
by two members of the Arcanum, specifying what
the Presiding or Past Officer is guilty of. This is
to be read in regular session by the R. S.
11.—Members of the Past Arcanum may be tried
for any of the complaints brought against them, as
found in number 9, and if convicted by a two-thirds
vote of the Past Arcanum, thxey shall be suspended
from the Arcanum, and the C. G. M. be notified of
the action of the Arcanum. This action informs
the C. G. M. that the member is unfit to preside,
and the peace and harmony of the order demands
the removal of that Presiding Officer from office.
On Constitutional matters, the Arcanum can in¬
vestigate, and if the offense is so grave as to de-
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mand the attention of the C. G. M., the R. S. must
write the findings of the investigation to the Grand
Chief.
12.—The Arcanum obligation must be read at
every regular meeting. The C. A., if any part of
the obligation is not clear, shall explain its intent
and meaning;.
13.—The Past Arcanum is not a beneficial de¬
partment, it is a social and instructive house for
Presiding Officers. Each newly installed C. M.,
H. P., P. P., V.-*P. and Q. M. is required to join
the Arcanum, and pay one dollar for the degree
and membership, and necessary monthly dues may
be collected from each member, so as to cover the
expenses.
14.—The business and proceedings of the Ar¬
canum shall be read, acted on, corrected and adopted
if correct.
15.—Read Law on Quarterly Pass (Manual, page
297) every three months. The C. A. requests each
Presiding Officer to pronounce the Pass for that
quarter, and he corrects the members if not prop¬
erly given.
16.—Read official notices from Grand Officers,
and, if necessary, act on them. For instructions
or the making of arrangements, this is the proper
time to attend to the same.
17.—The C. M. reports the condition of his
Temple, the number of sick and distressed members
who have been attended to since last session. The
deaths and the attendance of members at each ses¬
sion of the Temple, and the number of members
who have their full dress regalia and Uniform
Rank.
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18.—The H. P. reports the condition of her
Tabernacle, the number of sick and distressed mem¬
bers, and the attention they have received, and the
attendance of the members at each session, the
deaths and the increase or decrease of membership.
19.—The P. P. or Y.-P. reports the condition of
the Palatium, the number of members, the number
of Palatine Guards who have their full dress regalia,
and how often they drill.
20.—The Q. Ms. report the condition of their
Tents, the number of Children, the number of
Cadets, and how often they drill.
21.—The Grand Deputies report the number <5f
Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents which
they have organized since the last session.
22.—These reports may be made orally or in
writing. The R,. S. must record the interesting
part of the reports.
23.—Roll called, dues collected, and the names
of new members enrolled. It is not necessary to
petition for membership all Presiding Officers and
Past Presiding Officers. They are members, if
they are in good standing, provided they live within
the jurisdiction of the Past Arcanum.
24.—The C. A. inquires of the C. Ms. and H.
Ps. whether or not they have sent their quarterly
reports for this quarter. If either of them has
failed to do so, the C. A. shall inform them of the
consequences of their neglect.
25.—The C. A. inquires of the P. P. or Y.-P.
whether or not they have sent their quarterly re¬
port to the Grand Presiding Prince.
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26.—The C. A. inquires of the Q. M. if she has
sent her quarterly report to the Grand Queen
Mother.
27.—These quarterly reports must be sent to the
Grand Officers, who are to receive them every three
months—the first weeks in March, June, September
and December.
28.—Unfinished business, new business, discus¬
sions on the best ways and means to make the ses¬
sions of their Temples, Tabernacles and Palatiums
pleasant and attractive, and how to manage the
Tents.
ARTICLE IX.
Section 1.—Grand Deputies are required, when
they make an organization in a place where there is
not an Arcanum, to give the Presiding Officer the
Arcanum Degree and full instructions.
Sec. 2.—In cities and towns where the number
of Presiding Officers and Deputies are not sufficient
to organize a Past Arcanum, they can meet together,
and discuss the best ways and means by which to
build up, and how to govern for the good of the
members, and how to make their sessions pleasant
and agreeable.
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RULES OF BUSINESS.
1. Open the session at the hour appointed by the
C. A., in the form arranged in the Ritual. Seven
members constitute a quorum, and can transact all
business legally brought before it.
2. Reading the proceedings of the last regular
and special sessions, and correcting and adopting
the same.
3. The R. S. reads the obligation carefully and
slowly.
4. Reports of Presiding Officers on the condi¬
tion of their Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and
Tents.
5. Unfinished business, if any.
6. Calling the roll, collecting dues and fees.
7. Receiving and enrolling new members, and
giving the degree.
8. New business, and discussions.
9. The C. A. asks whether all the members are
in peace and harmony with each other. If there
are any not at peace and harmony, they are re¬
quested to file a written charge at the next session.
10. Closing, in the form laid down in the Ritual.
International Order of Twelve.
INTERNATIONAL DI$TI(lCT£,
THE IK
GOVERNMENT AND REGULATIONS.
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IN SOLO DEO SALUS.
ARTICLE I.
Section 1.—The International Chief Grand Men¬
tor may organize an International District in any
State, Territory or country not having a Grand
Temple or Tabernacle.
Sec. 2.—The District shall be under the control
of the I. C. G. M., and subject to the laws of the
International Grand Temple and Tabernacle.
Sec. 3.—A District cannot be organized with less
than twelve organizations, namely: Temples, Tab¬
ernacles, Palatiums and Tents.
Sec. 4.—When a District has forty or more
organizations, the I. C. G. M. is required to organ¬
ize and institute Grand Temples and Tabernacles as
defined in the General Law. (See Manual, pages
41, 42.)
ARTICLE II.
Section 1.— The membership of the District
Grand Temple and Tabernacle shall be as follows
(to continue their membership, they must reside
within the boundaries of the District) :
1. Chief Mentors and Past Chief Mentors.
2. High Priestesses and Past High Priestesses.
3. Presiding Princes and Past Presiding Princes.
4. Queen Mothers and Past Queen Mothers.
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5. International Deputy Grand Mentors.
6. Yice-Princess and Past Yice-Princesses.
7. International Grand Deputies.
Sec. 2.— Every member of the District is re¬
quired to attend the District Grand Session.
1. Chief Mentors represent their Temples.
2. High Priestesses represent their Tabernacles.
3. Presiding Princes or Yice-Princesses repre¬
sent their Palatiums.
4. Queen Mothers represent their Tents.
5. Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents
pay the traveling expenses and board of their rep¬
resentatives.
ARTICLE III.
Section 1.—The vote in the District Grand
Session is as follows: Temples, Tabernacles, Pala¬
tiums and Tents have four votes each in the elec¬
tion of the District Grand Officers. If the Presiding
Officer and Yice are absent of either Temple, Tab¬
ernacle, Palatium or Tent, their vote is lost. There
are no proxies in the Taborian Order.
Sec. 2. Past Chief Mentors, Past Hig*h Priest¬
esses, Past Presiding Princes, Past Yice-Princesses,
International Deputy Grand Mentors, and Inter¬
national Grand Deputies have one vote each.
Sec. 3.—District Grand Officers have one vote
each.
Sec. 4.—The voting is by written ballots. The
roll of Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents
is called by the District Recorder, and each repre¬
sentative votes. Then the Past Officers are called,
and they vote. Then the District Grand Officers
are called, and they vote.
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Sec. 5.—Five Tellers are appointed by the Pre¬
siding Grand Officer to count the ballots and report
the result. Two of these Tellers are Knights and
three are Daughters.
ARTICLE IV.
district grand officers.
1.—District Grand Mentor ; .. .D. G. M.
2.—District Grand Preceptress D. G. P.
3.—District Grand Recorder D. G. R.
4.;—District Grand Orator D. G. O.
5.—District Grand Inner Sentinel D. G. I. St.
6.—District Grand Outer Sentinel... . D. G. O. St.
duties of grand officers.
Section 1.—It shall be the duty of the District
Mentor to make organizations in all parts of the
District he shall visit, and instruct Temples, Taber¬
nacles, Palatiums and Tents, when they request his
presence. When he visits, his traveling expenses
and per diem must be paid by the Temple, Taber¬
nacle, Palatium or Tent which invites him. He
must, when ordered by the I. C. G. M., visit any
part of the District on special business for the Or¬
der. His expenses must be paid out of the Inter¬
national Grand Treasury. He is to represent his
District in the Triennial Grand Session, and the
Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents in the
District will be assessed pro rata to pay his travel¬
ing expenses and per diem. He is to keep a list of
all organizations, and report to the I. C. G. M.
their condition every three months. C. Ms. and
II. Ps. will make their quarterly reports to him,
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and he will furnish them with the Quarterly Pass.
His office expenses will be paid out of the funds of
the District Session, that is, for his stationery and
postage stamps. In the absence of the I. C. G.
M. from the District Grand Session, he is to hold
the session and report to the I. C. G. M.
duties of the district preceptress.
Sec. 2.—It shall be the duty of the District Pre¬
ceptress to visit all Tabernacles and Tents, when in¬
vited by the H. P. or Q. M. Her expenses are to
be paid by the Tabernacle or Tent that she visits.
She is authorized to organize Tabernacles, Pala¬
tums and Tents in all parts of her District. She is
the Representative of the District in the Triennial
Grand Session, and the organizations in the District
will be assessed pro rata to pay her • expenses.
When the I. C. G. M. and D. G. M. are absent
from the session, it is her duty to preside.
district grand recorder.
Sec. 3.—It is the duty of the D. G. R. to record
the proceedings of the session and prepare them for
the press. She receives and receipts for the Grand
Dues. She must keep correct minutes of the bus¬
iness of the District Grand Session.
district grand orator.
Sec. 4.—It shall be the duty of the D. G. O. to
open the sessions with devotional exercises, and to
preach the Annual Sermon, when requested.
When a Temple or Tabernacle requires his pres¬
ence, it shall pay his traveling expenses.
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district inner grand sentinel.
Sec. 5.—It is the duty of the D. I. G. St. to
guard the inner door of the session, and attend to
the instructions of the Presiding Officer.
district outer grand sentinel.
Sec. 6.—It shall be the duty of the D. O. G. St.
to guard the outer door of the session, under the
instruction of the Presiding Officer.
ARTICLE Y.
district grand session.
Section 1.—The session shall assemble the day
and hour set by the I. C. G. M. The roll of Tem¬
ples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents are called
by the D. G. R., if there are seven or more Repre¬
sentatives present.
Sec. 2.—The session shall be opened in the Saba
Meroe Degree, in the form found in the Ritual—
"Dedicating the Hall."
Sec. 3.—The following committees are appointed,
consisting of five members each—two Knights and
three Daughter: On Credentials; On Returns; On
Obituaries; On Ways and Means; On Accounts;
special committees are appointed if necessary.
Sec. 4.—Afternoon Session.—Call from rest to
work. Report on Credentials; PresidingOfficer'sMes-
sageisread; District Grand Men tor's Report; District
Grand Preceptress' Report; Grand Deputies' Re¬
ports. The Representatives report the condition
and prospects of their Temples, Tabernacles, Pala¬
tiums and Tents. Call from work to rest.
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Sec. 5.—Second day, morning session:—Call
from rest to work. Reports of Committees; Roll of
Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents called,
and Grand Dues collected; motions, resolutions,
etc., to be acted on. Call from work to rest.
Sec. 6.—Afternoon Session:—Call from rest to
work. Reports of Committees; continuance of col¬
lection of Grand Dues; motions, discussions, ques¬
tions and answers. Call from work to rest.
Sec. 7.—Third day, morning session :—Call from
rest to work. Final report of Committees; memo¬
rial services; new business; and closing up of the
business of the session; election of Grand Officers.
Call from work to rest.
Sec. 8.—Afternoon Session:—Call from rest to
work. Finish the business of the session, and pre¬
pare for the parade.
Sec. 9.—Night Session:—Installation of Grand
Officers, and closing the session.
Sec. 10.—The spare hours during the night ses¬
sions may be utilized to exemplify the ritualistic
work.
Sec. 11.—Take notice:—The proceedings of each
session must be read at the opening of the next suc¬
ceeding session, corrected and adopted.
Sec. 12.—If the business cannot be concluded in
three days, take another day, and make it a four
days' session.
ARTICLE VI.
duties of committees.
Section 1.—It shall be the duty of the Com¬
mittee on Credentials to report all members of the
District, divided as follows: 1st, Representatives of
Temples; 2d, of Tabernacles; 3d, of Palatiums; 4th,
of Tents; 5th, the names of Past C. Ms., Past H.
Ps., Past Q. Ms., I. D. G. Ms. and I. G. Ds.
This report must give the name of the Temple,
Tabernacle, Palatium or Tent which they represent,
and the names of all Past Presiding Officers who
are in good standing, whether present or absent.
Sec. 2.—The Committee on Returns is required
to examine the returns of Temples, Tabernacles
and Palatiums, and report on each as follows: 1st,
the name and number; 2d, the number of mem¬
bers; 3d, the number suspended; 4th, the number
expelled; 5th, the names of the C. M. and C. S.,
H. P. and C. R., P. P. and P. R.; 6th, the amount
of Grand Dues; 7th, the name of the place where
located, and the State.
The returns of Tents:—1st, name and number of
the Tent; 2d, number of males; 3d, number of
females; 4th, total number; 5th, names of Q. M.
and C. M. P.; 6th, the amount of Grand Dues;
7th, the name and place where located, and the
State.
Sec. 3.— The Committee on Ways and Means
shall examine all business referred to them by the
District Session, and recommend what they consider
the best action to be taken.
Sec. 4.—It shall be the duty of the Committee
on Obituaries to report the names of the members
who have died during the District year, and the
name and number of the Temple, Tabernacle, Pala¬
tium or Tent to which they belonged. They shall
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prepare a programme for obituary exercises, and
the District Session shall fix the hour.
Sec. 5.—The Committee on Accounts shall re¬
ceive and examine all accounts, and report on their
correctness.
pay-roll.
The expenses of the following officers are paid
out of the Grand Dues, as follows:
1. International Chief Grand Mentor, traveling
expenses, and two dollars per day during time of
session.
2. District Grand Mentor, traveling expenses,
and two dollars per day during time of session.
3. District Grand Preceptress, traveling ex¬
penses, and two dollars per day during time of
session.
4. District Recorder, traveling expenses, and
two dollars per day during time of session.
5. District Inner St., two dollars per day during
time of session.
6. District Outer St., two dollars per day during
time of session.
accounts and disbursements.
1. The District Session is required to print its
proceedings.
2. The District Recorder prepares the minutes
for the press, and notifies the I. C. G. S. to draw
a warrant to pay the printing expenses.
3. At the closing of the District Grand Session
the D. G. R. is required to forward to the I. C. G. S.
the amount of receipts by items, and a full account
of the disbursements by items, and the balance, if
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any, of money on hand, after paying all expenses.
4. The I. C. G. S., when he receives money
from a District, sends a receipt to the D. G. R. for
the amount received. He is required to keep sep¬
arate accounts of each District.
5. The I. C. G. S. deposits all moneys received
from the Districts in the International Grand
Treasury.
6. The I. C. G. Tr. is required to keep the ac¬
counts of each District separately, and pay warrants
when they are signed by the I. C. G. M. and the
I. C. G. S.
7. Should there remain any funds in the treas¬
ury belonging to a District when the District is
erected into a Grand Temple and Tabernacle, the
I. C. G. S. gives notice to the I. C. G. Tr. to place
the money into the general fund.
District Grand Session.
RULES OF BUSINESS.
1. Opening, at the stated hour, in the Saba
Meroe Degree.
2. Reading the proceedings of the preceding
session.
3. Reports of Grand Officers.
4. Reports of committees.
5. New business, motions and resolutions.
6. Under the head of New Business the Grand
Dues are collected.
7. Call from work to rest.
The above is the form of conducting the business
each day. The Presiding Officer may vary or change
the form of business when it is needed to accom¬
plish any desired end.
The District Session is closed by the installation
of the District Grand Officers.
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International Order of Twelve.
CONSTITUTION
REGULATIONS
GUI TEMPLES il TABERNACLES.
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In Solo Deo Salus.
GENERAL CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE I.
The Grand Temple and Tabernacle for ,
chartered by the International Grand Temple and
Tabernacle of Knights and Daughters of Tabor, of
the International Order of Twelve.
ARTICLE II.
jurisdiction.
Section 1.—The Grand Temple and Tabernacle
for shall have jurisdiction and control
the work and business in accordance with the Ta-
borian Laws of all Temples of the Knights of
Tabor, all Tabernacles of the Daughters of Tabor,
all Palatiums of the Royal House of Media and all
Tents of Maids and Pages of Honor, within the
boundaries of exclusively, subject
only to the General Laws of the Taborian Order.
Sec. 2.—The Grand Temple and Tabernacle is
authorized to grant charters and warrants for the
organization of Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums
and Tents within the boundaries of
Sec. 3.—The Grand Temple and Tabernacle is
authorized to organize, set up and charter Temples,
Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents in any State or
Territory in the United States of North America,
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or any Province or country in the world not having
a Grand Temple and Tabernacle within its bound¬
aries, and have and hold jurisdiction over said or¬
ganizations until a Grand Temple and Tabernacle is
organized and chartered in said State, Territory,
Province or country. (For further information
read Manual, page 58, 59.)
Sec. 4.—For Power and Authority, read Manual,
pages 59, 60.
AETICLE III.
Section 1.—For the Membership of Grand
Temples and Tabernacles, read Manual, pages 65,
66.
Sec. 2.—For the Grand Officers elected and ap¬
pointed, the Official Titles and the Arrangement,
read Manual, page 86.
Sec. 3.—The Vice-Grand Mentor is also the Pre¬
siding Grand Prince of the Palatiums. (See his
duties, in the Laws Govering the Palatiums.)
Sec. 4.—For the Duties of Grand Officers, read
Manual, pages 87 to 95.
Sec. 5.—For Board of Grand Curators, read
Manual, pages 95, 96. For Trustees, pages 96, 97.
For Bonds, page 97. For Widows and Orphans,
pages 98, 99. For Power, Strength and Perpetuity,
page 100. For Amendments, page 101. For
Penalty, pages 101, 102.
AETICLE IV.
Section 1.—For Power defined, Closed up, With¬
drawals, read Manual, pages 25, 26.
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Sec. 2.—For Appeals, read Manual, pages 60,
61,62. For Annual Sermons, page 62. For Halls,
pages 62, 63.
ARTICLE Y.
taborian home.
Section 1.—Every Grand Temple and Taber¬
nacle is required, within five years after they have
been set to work by charter, to make preparation
for a Home, either to be built or purchased.
This Home is to be used as a permanent residence
for the old and disabled Knights and Daughters of
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Tabor, who have n6 one to care for them when
they are unable to take care of themselves.
Sec. 2.—This Home shall be managed by the
Board of Grand Curators, andfurnished with every¬
thing to make life pleasant and comfortable.
Sec. 3.—The Grand Temple and Tabernacle
shall make suitable provision for sustaining and
maintaining the Home, and formulate a code of
laws and rules for its government.
Sec 4.—There shall be added to the Home a
school, where the orphan children of Knights and
Daughters can receive an education.
Sec. 5.—The school shall have a manual training
department, where trades of all kinds shall be
taught to the students of both sexes. If the Home
is managed properly, all the belonging of the same
can be in full operation within ten years from the
time the Grand Temple and Tabernacle is set up
and chartered.
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ARTICLE YI.
revenue of the grand temple and tabernacle.
1. The revenue shall be received from the fol¬
lowing sources:
2. Grand Dues from Temples, Tabernacles, Pa-
latiums and Tents.
3. Charters for Temples, Tabernacles, Pala-
tiums and Tents.
4. Supplies of all kinds.
5. Grand Temple and Tabernacle membership
fees.
6. The Grand Temple afid Tabernacle shall,
at the Grand Sessions, from time to time, tax or
assess the members a sum sufficient to sustain and
maintain the Home and make the Temples and
Tabernacles responsible for the payment thereof.
7. The C. G. M. shall have the authority to
assess the members pro rata to make up any de¬
ficiency in the payment of expenses or indebted¬
ness.
ARTICLE VII.
pay-roll of grand officers.
Section 1.—The Grand Officers shall be paid as
follows, when attending the Grand Session:
1. Tho C. G. M. shall receive traveling expenses
to and from the Grand Session, and three dollars
per day during the time of the session.
2. The C. G. P. shall receive traveling expenses
and three dollars per day
3. The G. P. P. shall receive traveling expenses
and three dollars per day.
4. The C. G. S. shall receive traveling expenses
and three dollars per day.
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5. The C. G.R. shall receive traveling expenses
and three dollars per day.
6. The G. Q. M. shall receive traveling expenses
and three dollars per day.
7. The C. G. Tr. shall receive traveling expenses
and three dollars per day.
The office expenses of these seven officers shall be
paid out of the funds in possession of the Grand
Treasurer.
Sec. 2.—The salary of the C. G. M., C. G. P.,
C. G. S., C. G. R., C. G. Tr., G. P. P. and G. Q.
M. shall be fixed at each Grand Session.
Sec. 3.—The following Grand Officers shall be
paid two dollars per day during the Grand Session,
namely: C. G. O., C. G. Ps., G.D.-M., I. G. St.
and C. G. St.
Sec. 4.—The Grand Sessions are hereby admon¬
ished to economize in all financial business. The
Taborian Order was not organized for the financial
benefit of a few members, but it was organized for
the best good of the whole membership.
ARTICLE VIII.
grand officers' jewels.
Section 1.—Grand Temples and Tabernacles are
required to have their Jewels of Office the third
year after they have been set to work and char¬
tered. (For the forfn of Jewels, see Manual, page
84.)
Sec. 2.—These Jewels are only worn by the
Grand Officers at the Grand Sessions. At the close
of the Grand Session, the Jewels are placed in the
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care of the Chief Grand Treasurer, and he is held
responsible for them, and must produce them at
every Grand Session.
Sec. 3.—The Officers of the Grand Temple and
Tabernacle cannot be legally installed without these
Jewels.
ARTICLE IX.
representatives.
Section 1.—Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums
and Tents are required to have a representative at
the Grand Session.
Sec. 2.—The Chief Mentor is the proper rep¬
resentative for his Temple. If it is not possible for
him to attend, the Vice-Mentor must attend.
Sec. 3.—A Tabernacle is represented by the
High Priestess. If it is impossible for her to meet
the Grand Session, the Vice-Priestess shall attend.
Sec. 4.—The Presiding Prince or Vice-Princess
is required to represent the Palatium in the Grand
Session.
Sec. 5.—A Tent is represented by the Queen
Mother in the Grand Session. If she cannot at¬
tend, the Vice-Queen Mother must attend.
Sec. 6.—A Temple, Tabernacle, Palatium or
Tent having no representative at the Grand Ses¬
sion shall be fined, and the amount of the fine and
the time it shall be paid is to be fixed by the Grand
Session. If not paid at the time set, they shall be
suspended by the Chief Grand Mentor until the
fine is paid.
Sec. 7.—The only representative for a Temple is
the C. M. or V.-M.; and for a Tabernacle, the II.
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P. or Y.-P.; for a Palatium, the P. P. or Y.-P.;
for a Tent, the Q. M. or V.-Q. M. Proxies are not
permitted in any department of the International
Order of Twelve.
Sec. 8.—Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and
Tents are required to pay the traveling expenses of
their representative to and from the Grand Session,
and their board and other expenses, while attend¬
ing the business of the session.
Sec. 9.—Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and
Tents which are not represented in the Grand Ses¬
sion are not permitted to vote on any question or
for Grand Officers.
ARTICLE X.
the yote of the grand temple and tabernacle.
Section 1.—The vote in the Grand Session shall
be as follows, by the representatives: A Temple,
four votes; a Tabernacle, four votes; a Palatium,
four votes; a Tent, four votes.
Seg. 2.—All Past Presiding Officers have one
vote; each Deputy Grand Mentor one vote; each
Deputy Grand Priestess one vote.
Sec. 3.—Each Grand Officer one vote.
Sec. 4.—The C. G. S. shall prepare a roll of all
voters, and as he calls the voting is done by ballots:
First, for Temples; second, for Tabernacles; third,
for Palatiums; fourth, for Tents; fifth, for Past
Officers; sixth, for Deputies; seventh, for Grand
Officers; eighth, for Past Grand Officers.
Sec. 5.—There must be five Tellers appointed by
the C. G. M., whose duty it is to count the ballots
and report the result.
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Sec. 6.—It requires a majority of all votes cast
to elect. If there are more than two candidates,
and neither have a majority, drop the lowest at
each ballot until one of them is duly elected.
Sec. 7.—The vote is taken by written or printed
ballots.
ARTICLE XI.
making organizations.
Section 1.—It is the duty of C. G. M. to build
up the Order. For that purpose he appoints any
number of Deputies, both Knights and Daughters.
The Deputies are authorized to charge for their
work, as follows:
Sec. 2.—For giving the degrees and setting a
Temple to work, composed of from 12 to 18 men,
three dollars each; for 20 to 30, two dollars and
twenty-five cents each; for 31 or more, two dollars
each.
Sec. 3.—For giving the degrees and setting a
Tabernacle of Ladies to work: For 12 to 20, two
dollars and fifty cents each; for 25 to 32, two dol¬
lars each; for 33 or more, one dollar and fifty cents
each.
Sec. 4.—Deputies who set up Temples and Taber¬
nacles must give full instruction in the manner of
opening and closing, and how to give the degrees
in ritualistic form, and all other information needed.
Sec. 5.—The Deputy that makes an organization
is required to not leave the Temple or Tabernacle
until they have full instructions how to do the work,
and conduct the business of Taborians.
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Sec. 6.—For instruction in organizing and set¬
ting to work a Palatium, see Palatium Ritual, pages
4 and 6.
Sec. 7.—For organizing and setting a Tent of
Children to work: For 20 to 30, fifty cents each;
for 35 or more, thirty cents each.
Sec. 8.—The organizers are required to pay for
the charter or warrants, and books, blanks, etc.,
out of the money they receive for organizing Tem¬
ples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents.
Sec. 9.—The method of makiner organizations
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is to have clubs formed, Avith a President, Secretary
and Treasurer. The members pay into the treasury
until they have the full amount needed. When the
club is ready, the Deputy must give the degrees to
the entire club at the same time, by obligation and
instructions in the signs, tokens and words. The
Deputy must not give any one in the club the de¬
grees until all are ready. The officers are installed
when the charter or warrant is received.
ARTICLE XII.
Supplies for new Temples, Tabernacles, Pala¬
tiums and Tents. (Read Manual, page 310, with
the addition that was adopted at the Triennial
Grand Session of 1893; that is a Manual.)
Section 1.—For a Temple: a Manual, six small
Constitutions or two Taborian Constitutions, two
complete Rituals, six blank transfers, six traveling
certificates, twelve petitions, four quarterly reports,
twenty-five monthly cards, key, and quarterly pass
and charter.
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Sec. 2.—For a Tabernacle: one Manual, two
Taborian Constitutions, two Third Degree Rituals,
two Saba Meroe Rituals, six blank traveling certif¬
icates, six blank transfers, four blank quarterly re¬
ports, twenty-five monthly cards, twelve blank pe¬
titions, quarterly pass, key, and warrant.
Sec. 3.—For Palatiums: one Manual, six Ta¬
borian Constitutions, twelve Rituals and charter.
Sec. 4.—For the Tents: one Manual, one Ta¬
borian Constitution, twenty-five monthly cards, and
charter.
pkice list.
Sec. 5.—For charters, warrants, books, etc., etc.
Supplies for new organizations:
1. For a Temple, not less than... . $18.00
2. For a Tabernacle, not less than. 16.00
3. For a Palatinm, not less than... 25.00
4. For a Tent, not less than 7.00
Sec. 6.—Deputies are instructed, when they send
for a charter or warrant, to forward with the money
the full names of all the officers. (For a Temple,
see Manual, page 121; for a Tabernacle, page 157;
for a Palatium, page 184; for a Tent, page 222.)
In a Grand Temple and Tabernacle the Chief Grand
Mentor is the only one authorized to grant charters
and warrants.
Sec. 7.—Section 5 gives the International price
of charters and warrants. Grand Temples and
Tabernacles in Grand Session have the authority to
fix any price for charters and warrants, if adopted
by a majority vote.
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ARTICLE XIII.
tabernacles.
Section 1.—A Tabernacle is permitted to have
on its roll of members three Knights of Tabor.
These fill the Tribunes' stations, and they must be
members of a Temple, and in good standing.
Sec. 2.—When a Tabernacle needs Tribunes, the
High Priestess notifies a Chief Mentor, and requests
him to furnish the Tabernacle with Tribunes.
Sec. 3.—If it is impossible to get Knights to act
as Tribunes, the Tabernacle may and is authorized
to use Daughters as Tribunes.
Sec. 4.—The Chief Recorder and Vice-Recorder
must be Daughters of Tabor, and members of the
Tabernacle. The business of the Tabernacle, to be
legal, is required to be done by the Daughters.
Sec. 5.—For further laws referring to Taber¬
nacles, read Manual and Taborian Constitution, in
the Tabernacle department.
ARTICLE XIV.
chief grand mentors.
Section 1.—When a Chief Grand Mentor is re¬
moved from the office of C. G. M. by due process
of law, or is mentally disqualified and cannot ful¬
fill the duties of the office, or is removed by death,
the Vice-Grand Mentor, before he can attend to the
business and duties of the office of C. G. M., must
be regularly installed into the office by the Interna¬
tional Chief Grand Mentor, or by a Deputy specially
appointed to install by the I. C. G. M.
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Sec. 2.—If the office of Chief Grand Mentor be¬
comes vacant, and the Vice-Grand Mentor is not
qualified to fill the duties of the office mentally or
morally, or has not the needed education, in cases
of that kind the International Chief Grand Mentor,
after receiving proof of the disqualification, shall
appoint a Past Chief Mentor of the jurisdiction to
serve in the office until the election and installation
of a Chief Grand Mentor at the regular Grand Ses¬
sion.
Sec. 3.—For the duties of a Chief Grand Men¬
tor, read Manual, pages 87, 88, 89. For the better
protection of the Order, and to strengthen and pre¬
serve peace and harmony, the following General
Laws are added to his duties:
Sec. 4.—He can suspend a Chief Mentor or High
Priestess, Presiding Princess and Queen Mother
from office, for a sufficient cause, and order them to
trial before a committee consisting of three Present
or Past Chief Mentors, or three commissioned
Deputies. If the committee finds them guilty of
maladministration, or any other matters of viola¬
tion of law, they report their findings to the C. G.
M. He shall remove them from office, and the
Vice takes charge as Presiding Officer. But if the
committee finds the accused not guilty, the C. G.
M. revokes the suspension.
Sec. 5.—The C. G. M. can suspend a C. M., H.
P., P. P. and Q. M. from all the rights and privi¬
leges of the Taborian Order, on complaint against
them of criminal or immoral conduct, and violation
of their obligation. He can order them to trial be-
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fore a committee of five Present or Past Presiding
Officers or Deputies, three of the committee to be
Knights and two Daughters, or he can order the
suspended C. M., H. P., P. P. or Q. M. to the
Grand Session for trial. If the trial is before a
committee, and the accused is found guilty, the
committee must name the penalty, and report its
findings and sentence to the C. G. M. If the sen¬
tenced member takes an appeal to the Grand Session,
the committee must file the proceedings of the
trial with the C. G. S. The sentenced member
must file his or her appeal with the C. G. S. within
ten days after the trial, and at the same time give
the Chairman of the committee a written notice
that an appeal is filed with the C. G. S. The Chair¬
man of the committee must file the proceedings of
the trial with the C. G.S. immediately on receiving
this notice. (For Appeals, see Manual, pages 60,
61.)
Sec. 6.—The C. G. M. can suspend Past C. Ms.,
Past H. Ps., and Past Q. Ms., for criminal or im¬
moral offenses, and order them to trial at the next
Grand Session.
Sec. 7.—The C. G. M. can appoint Grand Dep¬
uties to try any case, provided Present or Past Pre¬
siding Officers cannot be had near the place of trial.
Sec. 8.—The C. G. M. can suspend members for
cause, and order the Temple or Tabernacle to try
them. He must fix the date of trial within sixty
days after the suspension.
Sec. 9.—The C. G. M. shall give ample protec¬
tion to the Chief Grand Preceptress and all Grand
Officers.
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Sec. 10.—When a member of the Grand Temple
and Tabernacle have charges against a member of
the Grand Temple and Tabernacle, and desires to
have a trial, the member who makes the charge
must file the charge and specifications with the C.
G. S. at least sixty days before the assembling of
the Grand Session. When the C. G. S. receives
the charge and specifications, he is required to for¬
ward a copy of the charge and specifications to the
accused member within five days after said charge
and specification have been filed with him.
Sec. 11.—Section 10 refers only to members of
the Grand Temple and Tabernacle. It is the only
legal manner that can be entertained in the Grand
Session. When charges and specifications of this
kind are read by the C. G. S., the C. G. M. shall
inquire if the law in cases of this kind has been
complied with ; if it has not been, he rules the case
out.
Sec. 12.—All charges and appeals must be read
separately in open Grand Session by the C. G. S.,
and each separate one referred, by a vote of the
Grand Session, to the Board of Grand Judges.
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ARTICLE XV.
quarterly reports.
1. The C. S. of the Temple and the C. R. of the
Tabernacle are required to make quarterly reports.
(See Manual, page 295.) If they fail to make the
report, their Temple or Tabernacle, is either in bad
condition, or the C. M. or H. P. have neglected
their lawful duty. In such cases the C. G. M. must
enforce the law.
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2. When the reports are not made regularly at
the time appointed, the C. M. of the Temple
is responsible. (See Manual, pages 129 and
299.) It is mal-administration; that is, incom¬
petency to perform the duties of the office. The
C. G. M. is authorized to remove him, and no¬
tify the V.-M. to take charge of the office.
3. If the C. R. of the Tabernacle fails to make
regular reports, the H. P. is responsible. (See
Manual, pages 162 and 299.) It is mal-adminis-
trationand positive proof that she is incompetent.
The C. G. M. is authorized to remove her, and to
notify the Y.-P. to assume the duties of the H. P.'s
office.
4. The C. G. M., after he removes the C. M.
or H. P. fro in office for mal-administration, notifies
them to meet the Grand Session, to answer to the
charge of violating the General Law.
5. It is absolutely necessary for the C. G. M.
to receive the quarterly reports. He must know
the condition of every Temple and Tabernacle in
his jurisdiction. The quarterly reports give him
the needed information once every three months.
QUARTERLY REPORTS OF TENTS.
1. The Q. M. of Tents is required to make
quarterly reports to the Grand Q. M. (See Man¬
ual, page 296.) If the Queen Mother fails to re¬
port regularly, it is certain that she is incompetent
to attend to the requirements of her office, and it is
the Grand Queen Mother's duty to report the neg¬
lectful Q. M. to the C. G. M., and give him all
possible information in the case.
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2. On the report of the G. Q. M., the C. G. M.
is required to declare the Queen Mother incompe¬
tent to attend to the duties of her office, and he
must remove her, and notify the Yice-Q. M. to
assume the Q. M.'s duties.
AETICLE XVI.
ANNUAL VISITS.
1. A part of the duty of the C. G. M. is to
visit all Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents.
(See Manual, page 87.)
2. It is recommended that he make his visits in
person or by Deputy to all Temples, and leave the
Tabernacles to be visited by the C. G. P., and Tents
by the G. Q. M., as both, by the General Law,
must report to the Grand Session. By this division
of the work, they will be better able to attend to it.
3. The quarterly reports give the C. G. M. the
condition of the organization every three months.
It is, therefore, recommended that when he makes
his annual visits to Temples, he should open a
school of instruction, as follows: 1. Give instruc¬
tion in the ritualistic manner of opening. 2. Then
on the signs, tokens and words. 3. The lectures
in all of the degrees. 4. The drill of the Taborian
Division and Uniform Rank. 5. An inspection of
the working tools, furniture and stations. 6. Clos¬
ing in regular form. The signs are given from last
to first.
AETICLE XVII.
CHIEF GRAND PRECEPTRESS.
1. The duties of the C. G. P. are very import¬
ant, and the daughters filling that high office is re-
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quired to be thoroughly acquainted with everything
pertaining to the Tabernacle work, and the art of
governing. (For her duties, see Manual, pages 89,
90.) She must be wrell versed in the laws, and cor¬
respond with the I. C. G. P. and furnish her with a
copy of her annual report.
2. In her annual visits she is required to open
schools of instruction in the Tabernacles which she
visits: 1. Give full instruction in opening in the
Saba Meroe Degree. 2. In the signs, words and
tokens of all the degrees. 3. In the lectures (go
through with all of them). 4. Inspect their work¬
ing machinery, and see that they have all that the
ritualistic work calls for. 5. Examine the C.
K.'s books, and her method of doing business.
(See the C. R.'s lawful duties, oh page 163, Man¬
ual.) Examine the C. Tr.'s books and her method
of doing the business. (See the Chief Treasurer's
lawful duties, page 164, Manual.)
3. The C. G. P. gives instructions, when neces¬
sary, to the officers on their official duties. She
must examine the Board of Visitors, to see if they
understand their duties (see Manual, page 165),
and also the Board of Examiners (see Manual,
page 166).
GRAND QUEEN MOTHEK.
1. The duties of the G. Q. M. are of the high¬
est importance, and one of the most honorable in
the International Order of Twelve. She is vested
with the responsible duty, in connection with the
Queen Mothers, of training the Children of Mount
Tabor in such a manner as to make them moral
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and intelligent members of the Order, and good
citizens.
2. For the lawful duties of the G. Q. M., see
Manual, pages 92, 93, 112 and 296. Read Instruc¬
tion in the Manual, page 353.
3. The G. Q. M. is required to give the Inter¬
national Grand Queen Mother annually a full report
of the number of Tents, number of Children (male
and female), the condition of the Tents, with any
recommendation that she may deem best for the
building up of the Tent work.
4. The Grand Queen Mother is required to make
a full report to the Grand Session.
grand presiding prince.
1. The G. P. P. is required to make a full re¬
port to the Grand Session, giving the number of
Palatiums, their condition, and the number of full-
dressed Palatine Guards.
ARTICLE XVIII.
rules of business for the grand session.
Section 1.—The Grand Temple and Tabernacle
Taborian Grand Session shall assemble the ,
at 10 a. m., in the month of . , annually,
and continue in session from day" to day, not less
than four days, nor more than eight working days.
Sec. 2.—The members of the Grand Temple and
Tabernacle meet in Taborian Grand Session on the
day and hour fixed by the Constitution. The C.
G. M. calls to order, sounding the bell. The C.
G. S. calls the roll of Temples, Tabernacles, Pala¬
tiums and Tents. If seven or more members are
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present, the C. G. M. opens with the ceremonies in
the Saba Meroe Degree.
Sec. 3.—The C. G. S. calls the roll of Grand
Officers. They are seated in their stations. If any
are absent, the C. G. M. fills the station by ap¬
pointment pro-tem.
Sec. 4.—The C. G. M. appoints a Committee on
Credentials, and instructs them to prepare a partial
report, and have it ready when called for at the
afternoon session.
Sec. 5.—The C. G. M. then proceeds to dedicate
the hall to the business of the Knights and Daugh¬
ters of Tabor (provided the hall has not been
dedicated) ; calls from work to rest.
Sec. 6.—C. G. M. calls from rest to work.
The C. G. S. reads the proceedings of the morning
session; they are corrected and adopted.
1. Report of Committee on Credentials read
and adopted.
2. The C. G. M. appoints the following com¬
mittees, consisting of five members each—two
Knights and three Daughters :
1. Committee on Credentials, of Temples.
2. Committee on Credentials, of Tabernacles.
3. Committee on Credentials, of Palatiums and
Tents.
4. Committee on Returns, of Temples.
5. Committee on Returns, of Tabernacles.
6. Committee on Returns, of Palatiums.
7. Committee on Returns, of Tents.
8. Committee on Membership Fee.
9. Committee on C. G. M. and C. G. P.'s
Message and Report.
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10. Committee on G. P. P. and G. Q. M.'s Re¬
ports.
11. Committee on Ways and Means.
12. Board of Grand Judges. (Seven members.)
13. Committee on Memorials and Obituaries.
14. Committee on C. G. S. and C. G. T.'s Re¬
ports.
15. Committee on the Condition of the Colored
Americans of the State.
16. Committee on Unfinished Business.
17. Committee on Taborian Endowment, or
Widows and Orphans' Fund.
18. The Board of Grand Curators makes a re¬
port during the session. (Read Manual, pages 95,
96.)
Sec. 7.—1. The welcome address and response.
2. Chief Grand Mentor's message.
3. Chief Grand Proceptress' repert.
4. Grand Presiding Prince's report.
5. Grand Queen Mother's report.
6. Grand Deputies' reports.
It is impossible to mark or outline each day's bus¬
iness. After the first day the C. G. M. conducts
the business in the following manner, or makes ar¬
rangements defining the business of each day. In
fixing the hours of the session, be sure to give the
committees time to work. The Annual Sermon
should be preached the first night of the session.
The following is the form of conducting each ses¬
sion:
1. Calling from rest to work, in form.
2. The C. G. S. or C. G. R. calls the roll of
Grand Officers.
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3. Reading the proceedings of last session; cor¬
recting and adopting.
4. Reports of Committees and Boards.
5. Unfinished business.
6. New business, motions and resolutions.
7. Election of Grand Officers.
8. Installation of Grand Officers.
For Rules of the Order of Business, read Manual,
pages 276, 277, 278, 279, 280.
The installing of the Grand Officers closes the
Grand Session. The C. G. M. announces the place
where the next Grand Session is to be held.
ARTICLE XIX.
duties of committees.
Section 1.—It is the duty of the Committee on
Credentials to take the names of the representa¬
tives of Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents,
and give the name of the department which they rep¬
resent, and the names of the Past Presiding Of¬
ficers and Deputies who are present.
Sec. 2.—It shall be the duty of the Committee
on Returns of Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and
Tents, to examine the returns, and report the num¬
ber of members, and the amount due from each, to
the Grand Temple and Tabernacle.
Sec. 3.—It is the business of the Committee on
Membership Fees to report the names of every
member of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle, and
collect the membership fee from each, and mark it
paid opposite their names. The representatives
must collect the fees from those that cannot be
present at the Grand Session.
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Sec. 4.—It shall be the business of the Com¬
mittee on C. G. M.'s Message and the C. G. P.'s
Report to examine them carefully, and refer such
parts of the message and report to the proper com¬
mittee, and recommend what shall be done with the
message and report.
Sec. 5.—It is the duty of the Committee on G.
P. P.'s and G. Q. M.'s Reports to read them care¬
fully, and recommend what shall be done with
them.
Sec. 6.—It is the duty of the Committee on
Ways and Means to carefully inquire into any bus¬
iness referred to them by the C. G. M. or the Grand
Session, and recommend what action shall be taken
in the matter.
Sec. 7.—All complaints, charges and appeals,
after they are read by the C. G. S., are referred
to the Board of Grand Judges. It is their duty to
examine, all papers and witnesses in each case, and
render their decision and verdict, and assess the
penalty, and report to the Grand Session. The
Grand Session may adopt their report, or refer any
part of the same back to them with instructions.
The Grand Session cannot try any case, but they
may instruct the Judges. The Judges in all cases
must be guided by the Taborian Laws and Manual.
Sec. 8.—The Committee on Memorials and Obitu¬
aries shall examine the returns of the Temples,
Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents, and get the
names of members who have died since the last
Grand Session. If they find it necessary, they may
interview the representatives for further informa-
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tion, who shall give the names of deceased members,
write the obituary, and prepare a programme for
the memorial services.
Sec. 9.—It is the duty of the Committee on C.
G. S. and C. G. Ts. Reports to examine and com¬
pare them, and see to it that they correspond in all
respects.
Sec. 10.—The Committee on Condition of the
Colored Americans of the State is appointed, to
hold its appointment from one Grand Session to
another. It is its business to report the number of
colored people in the State, their wealth, pursuits
and business. The Chairman of the committee
shall carefully prepare his report for the Taborian
year.
Sec. 11.—It is the duty of the Committee on
Unfinished Business to examine the proceedings of
the last Grand Session. If it finds any business
that was not finished, to so report.
Sec. 12.—The Committee on Taborian Endow¬
ment and Widows and Orphans' Fund. The Grand
Temple and Tabernacle is required to operate one
of these benefits. It is the duty of this committee
to receive from the representatives of Temples and
Tabernacles the receipts the C. G. S. has sent to it.
The committee compares these receipts with the C.
G. S.'a reports of the amount received from each
Temple and Tabernacle, and shall report if they
tally and agree.
Sec. 13.—The Board of Grand Curators report
during the Grand Session.
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AETICLE XX.
membership fee.
Section 1.—The members of the Grand Temple
and Tabernacle shall pay an annual fee of ;
this fee must be paid at the Grand Session. (For
Membership Fee, read Manual, pages 99, 100.)
Sec. 2.—When members fail to pay the fee for
two consecutive years, their names are dropped from
the roll, and they remain so until all fees are paid.
Until the fee is paid, the members forfeit all rights
and privileges of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle.
AETICLE XXI.
annual, returns.
Section 1.—The annual returns shall be sent in
blank by the C. G. S. to all Temples and Taber¬
nacles at least six weeks before the Grand Session
meets.
Sec. 2.—The returns must be so arranged that
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the full names of officers and other members can
be enrolled. Then a full financial statement for
the Taborian year shall be given: 1. The amount
of Grand Dues. 2. The amount of fees received
from new members. 3. The amount of monthly
dues paid by the members. 4. The amount of fines
collected. 5. The amount collected on the Taborian
Endowment or the Widows and Orphans' Fund.
6. The amount collected for the Home. 7. The
amount received from rents. 8. The amount re¬
ceived from donations.
the amount of money paid out.
Sec. 3.—1. The amount paid for furniture. 2.
The amount paid on rent of hall. 3. The amount
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paid to sick and distressed members. 4. The amount
paid for burying their dead. 5. The amount given
to relief of sojourning Knights and Daughters.
6. The amount forwarded to the C. G. S. to pay
assessments on the Endowment or the Widows and
Orphans' Fund. 7. The amount paid to the Home.
8. The amount paid to visiting Grand Officers. 9.
The amount paid on Grand Dues.
Sec. 4.—The Chief Scribes of Temples, and the
Chief Recorders of Tabernacles, will give the an¬
nual totals of each item, from one Grand Session
to another.
ARTICLE XXII.
grand sessions.
In the city or town where the Grand Session
meets, the Temples and Tabernacles are required to
bear the expenses of the session. They must pro¬
vide a hall or place to hold the sessions in, and pro¬
vide a janitor, etc., etc.
ARTICLE XXIII.
representatives.
The representatives of Temples and Tabernacles
are required to take to the Grand Session the re¬
ceipts that they have paid the C. G. S. on assess¬
ments for the Endowment or Widows and Or¬
phans' Fund.
ARTICLE XXIY.
Grand Temples and Tabernacles are required to
prepare a code of By-laws or Regulations for their
government, or any necessary laws not found in the
Constitutions or General Laws.
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ARTICLE XXV.
DRESS DURING THE GRAND SESSION.
1. During the business hours of the Grand Ses-
sion, the Knights wear a Taborian Badge or official
Jewels. These are worn at all times during the
session, or in public during the session.
2. At the Annual Sermon and public proces¬
sions, the Knights wear the full Uniform Rank or
Taborian Division Dress and Regalia.
3. During the business hours of the Grand Ses¬
sion, the Daughters of Tabor wear the Taborian
Badge or official Jewels. These are worn at all times
during the session, or in public during the session.
4. At the Annual Sermon and public proces¬
sions, the Daughters wear Full Dress and Regalia.
5. At public installations, the Knights and
Daughters wear full Regalia and Dress.
6. Palatine Guards wear Full Dress and Regalia
on all public occasions.
7. The Princes and Princesses of Media wear
Full Dress and Regalia on all public occasions.
8. The Taborian Cadets and Maids of Honor
wear Full Dress and Regalia on all public occasions.
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RULES or ORDER.
The Rules of Order found in the Manual, from
pages 276 to 281,*are for the government of the
Grand Session as well as Temples, Tabernacles,
Palatiums, Tents and Past Arcanums.
AMENDMENTS.
In the Manual, pages 53 and 54, is the form of
amending the Constitution of the Grand Temples
and Tabernacles.
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF LAW.
1. The judges in a Temple, when they find the
accused guilty, are required to name the penalty.
2. The five discreet Daughters in a Tabernacle,
when they find the accused guilty, must name the
penalty.
^ 3. The Board of Grand Judges, when they find
the accused guilty, shall name the penalty.
" 4. Should these Judges and discreet Daughters
fail to announce the penalty, and their report is
adopted, the Presiding Officer shall name the pen¬
alty.
Grand Temples and Tabernacles are required to
make By-laws, but not conflicting with the Consti¬
tution and Manual.
ADVICE TO CHIEF GRAND MENTORS.
You are required to enforce the Taborian Laws
in full. Do not fear to give law-breakers the full
penalty of the law. You are the Executive Officers
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in the Grand Temple and Tabernacle. You must
not fail to enforce the laws in the letter and spirit.
Remember, that the success of your Grand Temple
and Tabernacle depends on the strict enforcement
of the laws of the Order. Do not forget that good
and true members never violate the law, but bad
and unreliable members are those who violate the
laws. If you spare them in their meanness, and
not enforce the law, they will in • a short time con¬
taminate the good members, and make them unre¬
liable. Don't be afraid of losing such members as
will violate our laws—they add no strength to the
Order. Such violators of the law we do not want.
The C. G. M. is given ample power, by the General
Laws and the Taborian Constitutions, to sustain
the dignity and good name of the International
Order of Twelve. He must be firm and decisive.
In all of his business and doings he is required to
so deport himself that every member will honor and
respect him, in his high office, as a leader. He must
be thoroughly conversant with the laws and ritual¬
istic work of the Order. When he decides a ques¬
tion, he must know that he is right. Holding such
a, high office, he cannot afford to make a mistake.
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MISCELLANEOUS MATTEES,
REGULATIONS, SONGS,
: and:
MEMORIAL EXERCISES
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In Solo Deo Salus.
PREROGATIVES OF PRESIDING OFFICER.
The Chief Mentor can, when the Plateau is open
and doing business or giving the degrees, suspend
a member for the following offenses: For not
obeying the gavel and keeping in order, when re¬
quested by the C. M. three times. For this offense
the C. M. can suspend the member until the next
regular session. The member thus suspended must
leave the hall. If he refuses, the Guards must put
him out of the hall and ante-room. At the next
regular session the C. M. submits the matter to the
members, and by a majority vote the unruly mem¬
ber may be excused, fined, or suspended definitely.
A RECOMMENDATION.
It is recommended, when a Plateau has an unruly
tough as a member, to expel him. AYe want none
but gentlemen, both in action and deportment, in
our Order.
PREROGATIVES OF HIGH PRIESTESS.
A High Priestess can, when the Tabernacle is
open and doing "business, or giving the degrees,
suspend a member for being unruly, and not coming
to order when requested by the H. P. The H. P.
sounds her bell four times, and declares the unruly
member suspended until the next regular session.
The member must retire from the hall, and if she
refuses to go, the Tribunes must assist her out, by
order of the-H. P. At the first regular session of
the Tabernacle, after said suspension, the suspended
member can be fined, pardoned, or suspended by
a majority vote of the members.
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In Solo Deo Salus.
MEMORIAL EXERCISES.
At the hour fixed by the Grand Session, the C.
G. M. announces that the business of this hoikr is
the Memorial Exercises.
The Committee on Obituaries read their report.
Pending action on the report, the following hymn
is sung (see Manual, page 148) :
(iMy flesh also shall rest in hope
i.
Rest for the toiling hand,
Rest for the anxious brow,
Rest for the weary, way-worn feet,
Rest from all labor now.
ii.
Rest for the fevered brain,
Rest for the throbbing eye;
Through these parched lips of thine no more
Shall pass thy moan or sigh.
hi.
Soon shall the Trump of God
Give out the welcome sound,
That shakes thy silent chamber-walls,
And breaks the turf-sealed ground.
iv.
Ye dwellers in the dust,
Awake! come forth and sing;
Sharp has your frost of winter been,
But bright shall be your spring.
V.
'Twas sown in weakness here;
'Twill then be raised in power;
That which was sown on earthly seed,
Shall rise a heavenly flower!
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The following prayer will then be given by the C.
G. O. or a minister (the members standing):
PRAYER.
Holy Lord God, Thou that presidest over the des¬
tinies of man, in this hour of sorrow we humbly lift
our hearts to Thee. Thou hast mercifully proclaimed
in Thy Holy Word that Thou wouldst comfort the
mourner, and give consolation to the troubled heart.
We worship and adore Thee, Maker of Heaven and
Earth, for all things that Thou hast given to us.
Cleanse Thou the thoughts of our hearts with the
inspiration of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may per¬
fectly love Thee, and worthily magnify Thy ador¬
able name. Be Thou a father to the fatherless,
and a husband to the widow, and as God administer
consolation to those who are sorrowing this day.
We have the evidence before us how frail men are,
and how uncertain our continuance on earth is held.
We are reminded that our lives are but vapor. Oh,
let the light of Thy divine countenance shine upon
us, and lead us by Thy grace and Spirit to turn our
thoughts to things that make our everlasting peace
and happiness. May the burning lamp of Thy
pure love light our pathway through the dark valley
and shadow of death, that we, by the commenda¬
tion of Thy beloved Son, our Lord and Saviour,
may be enabled to gain admittance to the Heavenly
Temple above, and, in the glorious presence of our
Lord and Master, enjoy a blissful immortality with
the angelic host and the redeemed of earth forever,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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Response: In solo Deo scilus. Then the follow¬
ing hymn is sung (see Manual, page 151):
i.
Friend after friend departs.
Who hath not lost a friend?
There is no union here of hearts
That finds not here an end;
Were this frail world our final rest,
Living or dying, none were blest.
ii.
Beyond the flight of time,
Beyond this vale of death,
There surely is some blessed clime,
Where life is not a breath,—
Nor life's affections transient fire,
Whose sparks fly upward to expire.
hi.
There is a world above,
Where parting is unknown,—
A whole eternity of love,
Formed for the good alone;
And faith beholds the dying here,
Translated to that happier sphere.
eulogies.
The speakers which the committee has arranged
with to deliver eulogies, shall first speak of deceased
Grand and Past Grand Officers.
Song. (See Manual, page 236.)
L. M.
i.
When to the exiled seer was given
A rapt'rous foregaze into Heaven,
All glorious though the visions were,
Yet he beheld no temple there.
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ii.
The new Jerusalem on high
Hath one pervading sanctity;
No sin to mourn, no grief to mar—
God and the Lamb its temple are.
hi.
But we, frail sojourners below,
The pilgrim-heirs of guilt and woe,
Must seek a Tabernacle, where
Our scattered souls may blend in prayer.
iv.
Oh Thou! who o'er the cherubim
Didst shine in glories veiled and dim,
With purer light our Temple cheer,
And dwell in unveiled glory here.
Second.—Eulogy by the representatives on de¬
ceased members of Temples.
Song. (See Manual, page 247.)
c. m.
i.
How lovely are Thy dwellings fair,
Oh, Lord of Hosts! How dear
The pleasant Temples are,
"Where Thou dost dwell so near.
ii.
My soul doth long, and fainting, sigh
Thy Temples, Lord, to see;
My heart and flesh aloud do cry,
O, living God, for Thee!
in.
Happy, who in Thy house reside,
Where Thee they ever praise;
Happy, whose strength in Thee doth bide,.
And in their hearts Thy ways.
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IV.
They journey on from strength to strength,
With joy and gladsome cheer,
Till all before our God, at length,
In Zion do appear.
Third.—Eulogy by the representatives on
ceased members of Tabernacles.
Song. (See Manual, page 178.)
i.
Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb;
Take this Daughter to thy trust,
And give these sacred relics room
To slumber in the silent dust.
ii.
Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear,
Invade thy bounds; no mortal woes
Can reach the peaceful sleeper here,
While angels watch the soft repose.
hi.
So Jesus slept; God's dying Son
Passed thro' the grave, and blest the bed:
Best here, blest saint, till from His throne
The morning break, and pierce the shade.
IV.
Break from His throne, illustrious morn!
Attend, O earth! His sovereign word:
Restore thy trust; a glorious form
Shall then ascend to meet the Lord!
Fourth.—Eulogy by the representatives on
ceased members of Palatiums.
Song. (See Manual, page 204.)
C. M.
i.
Teach me the measure of my days.
Thou maker of my frame:
I would survey life's narrow space,
And learn how frail I am.
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ii.
A span is all that we can boast,
An inch or two of time;
Man is but vanity and dust,
In all his flower and prime.
hi.
What shall I wish, or wait for then,
From creatures, earth and dust?
They make our expectations vain,
And disappoint our trust.
iv.
Now I forbid my carnal hope,
My fond desires recall;
I give my mortal interest up,
And make my God my all.
Fifth.—Eulogy by the representatives of Tents
on deceased Children of Mount Tabor.
Song. (See Manual, page 228.)
i.
When blooming youth is snatched away
By death's resistless hand,
Our hearts the mournful tribute pay
Which pity must demand.
ii.
While pity prompts the rising sigh,
Oh, may this truth, impressed
With awful power, ' I, too, must die,"
Sink deep in every breast!
hi.
Let this vain world engage no more:
Behold the opening tomb!
It bids us seize the present hour;
To-morrow death may come.
iv.
Oh, let us fly—to Jesus fly!
Whose powerful arm can save;
Then shall our hopes ascend on high,
And triumph o'er the gravel
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v.
Great God! Thy sovereign grace impart,
With cleansing, healing power;
This only can prepare the heart
For death's surprising hour.
Music on piano or organ. A good singer can
find tunes for all the songs.
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The exercises are closed with a brief address
bj the C. G. M., after a motion to adopt the
committee's report, which shall be incorporated
among the proceedings.
Songs Used on Opening the Grand Sessions.
annual greetings.
Tune:—"J Want to be aiv Angel."
By Peter Morgan, C. G. M.
1. This morning we meet
In our Taborian Hall,
Another Grand Session,
' To greet one and all;
Oh! Lord, hear us pray,
And remain on our side,
Then, true Knights and Daughters
Will never divide.
2. God bless Maids and Pages,
And leaders of the Tent,
In all coming ages,
For whom Christ was sent;
Our Sir Knights and Daughters
Are going to the sky,
And all we can do
Is to bid them good-bye.
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3. We are all in this world
But a short time to stay,
And slowly, but surely,
We're passing away.
Ho! Sir Knights and Daughters,
Be faithful in the Chain;
For when we are gone,
We will never come again.
4. God bless Father Dickson,
The Founder of our Chain;
His soul, in the judgment,
Well pleased, God will claim.
We'll all have our troubles,
Both home and abroad;
And, through tribulations,
We'll make our home with God.
Knights and Daughters of Tabor.
our order's mission.
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Tune:—Dennis.
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'Tis Tabor's praise we sing,
Around our Mystic shrine.
The benefits to you we bring
Have origin Divine.
Our mission here below—
To Comfort and Relieve
The sick and poor of all mankind,
Who will our aid receive.
Inter our Brother's bones,
His Widow's tears to dry;
To care for those he leaves behind,
His Orphans' needs supply.
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Oh, may we live in Peace,
Each other's burdens bear;
Our Obligations sacred keep—
Our Records clear and fair.
The Knights and Daughters true,
In one United Band,
Support each other until Death,
And grip the true Right Hand.
God bless our Founder's name!
Long may he live to be
A blessing to his people here,
And through Eternity.
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Taborian Blessings.
Wesley.
i.
Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above.
ii.
Before our Father's Throne
We pour our ardent prayers;
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one—
Our comforts and our cares.
hi.
We share our mutual woes,
Our mutual burdens bear;
And often for each other flows
The sympathizing tear.
IV.
When we asunder part,
It gives us inward pain;
But we shall still be joined in heart,
And hope to meet again.
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This glorious hope revives
Our courage by the way;
While each in expectation lives,
And longs to see the day.
VI.
From sorrow, toil and pain,
And sin, we shall be free;
And perfect love and friendship reign
Through all eternity.
Our Plateau.
By Sib Allen J. Lucas.
We meet upon the Plateau,
And assemble on the Temple square;
What words are these more beautiful
Than those words of Knighthood are?
Our influence and demanding sure,
In memory are green.
In meeting on the Plateau,
We renew the happy scene.
How dear to my heart
Are the scenes of our Order,
When fond Knights and Daughters of Tabor
Present themselves to view. •
And the Palatine Guards,
In full shining implements,
And the Uniform Rank,
Looking handsomely too.
With Maids and Pages of Honor,
The beautiful little Cadets,
Handling with skill their jewels,
The Maids we honor our pets.
How I long to roam freely
Around the mount and view the scenes
Of the one who paid the debt,
And claimed us his redeemed.
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Blessed the noble act of women,
Forming them in one endless chain;
For the faith they did deliver,
And connected the Daughters remain.
Then for what our Chief Ruler has done,
Will keep us from the tempter's snare;
While with our friends we shall mingle,
Only assemble on the square.
Form of Procession at the Grand Session.
The Palatine Guards and Uniform Rank, on foot
or horseback.
_• Marshal. Q
J3 Music. Lj
| Palatine Guards.
^ Uniform Rank. ^
Taborian Division.
Maids and Pages in Floats or Open Vehicles.
_• Music. ^
Taborian Cadets. |
2 Daughters of Tabor in Open Carriages, &
J[| Royal Medians in Open Carriages. r"
Grand Temple and Tabernacle in Open Carriages.
Guards of Honor.
The banners of the Taborian Order and the
national flags shall be carried in the Procession.
Instructions for Conducting Annual Sermons.
The Annual Sermon is to be preached on the third
Sunday in June, every year, and no other day.
There is no power that can change the day.
programme.
1. The Daughters of Tabor assemble at the
proper hour—some place near the church, or in the
lecture room of the church—in Full Dress and Rega-
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lia. The Maids and Pages, under the direction of
their Queen Mother, meet at the same place in Full
Regalia. When the Palatine Guards and the
©
Knights come in sight, the Daughters, Maids and
Pages march out and form open ranks to receive
the Guards and Knights. The Guards and Knights
form open ranks. The Maids and Pages and
Daughters march around outside of the columns,
and up through the open ranks into the church to
their seats, and remain standing.
2. The Guards and Knights assemble at their
hall in Full Dress Regalia, and at the proper hour
form as follows for the march:
Marshal.
Music.
C. M.
Taborian Division.
C. D. M.
Uniform Rank.
Prince Marshal.
Palatine Guards.
Taborian Cadets.
In all processions the Taborian banners and the
United States flags must be carried. Each division
is under the command of its Drill-Master and P.
M. Their position is on the front or side of their
division when drilling. When they arrive at the
church, the ranks are opened, and they enter in re-
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verse order. In the church the Prince Marshal
gives the command, and it is repeated by the C. D.
M. to their divisions. The gavel is used by the D.
Gr. M. or by the C. M. of the oldest Temple. The
members all seated, the minister is introduced, and
opens with following hymn (see Manual, page 188) :
S. M.
i.
Through all the lofty sky,
Through all the inferior ground,
The Almighty Maker shines confessed,
And pours his blessings 'round.
ii.
Each year the teeming earth,
With flowers and fruits is crowned;
And grass, and herbs, and harvests grow,
And send their joys around.
hi.
The world of waters yields
A rich supply of food,
And distant lands their treasures send
Upon the rolling flood.
IV.
To serve and bless our land
The elements conspire;
And mercies mix themselves with earth,—
With ocean, air, and fire.
v.
O that the sons of men
To God their songs would raise,
And celebrate his power and love
In never-ceasing praise!
At the closing of the hymn the members are
called up, all stand, the command is given to un¬
cover. Then the following prayer by the minister,
or some one selected by him:
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PRATER.
Almighty and Everlasting God, in the name of
Jesus, Thine Only Begotten Son, our Savior, we
come unto Thee. We confess our many sins and
omissions of duty unto Thee, Thou who art full of
mercy and love to mankind, and have given to us
the inestimable privilege of coming unto Thee at all
times to plead for pardon and forgiveness. Hear
us at this hour and let the light of Thy Godly Pres¬
ence illumine our hearts, and in the name of Jesus
fit us and prepare us that we may worship Thee in
the beauty of holiness. We come to Thee, our
Heavenly Father, to ask Thy blessings for the mem¬
bers of the International Order of Twelve, wherever
they are dispersed around the world. In an especial
manner bless these Knights and Daughters of Tabor
who are present to hear and thank Thee for having
given life and blessing to the International Order
of Twelve. Oh Lord, endow them with wisdom,
that they may be enabled to carry forward the
business of the Order to Thy honor and glory, and
for the best interests of its members and for the
benefit of humanity. Direct us in all our ways,
and prosper the work of the Order in the hands of
these members. May Thy Godly and Fatherly care
and protection accompany us all through life. This
we humbly beg, in the name of Thy Exalted Son,
Jesus Christ, our Lord, Eedeemer and Savior.—
In solo Deo salusf
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The command is given to cover, all are seated, and
the following hymn is sung (Manual, page 190):
C. M.
i.
Eternal Sovereign of the sky,
And Lord of all below,
We mortals to Thy majesty
Our first obedience owe.
ii.
Our souls adore Thy throne supreme,
And bless Thy providence
For magistrates of meaner name,
Our glory and defense.
iii.
The acts of pious rulers shine
With rays above the rest;
Where laws and liberties combine,
The people are made blest.
The Guards and Knights uncover, and the ser¬
mon is preached. After the sermon t,he following
hymn is sung by the members; all are standing,
and the Guards and Knights are covered.
OUK ORDER'S MISSION.
{Tune: Dennis.)
777 By G. L. Fouche. 333
'Tis Tabor's praise we sing,
Around our Mystic shrine,
The benefits to you we bring,
Have origin Divine.
Our mission here below—
To Comfort and Relieve
The sick and poor of all mankind
Who will our aid receive.
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Inter our Brother's bones,
His Widow's tears to .dry,
To care for those he leaves behind,
His Orphans' needs supply.
O, may we live in Peace,
Each other's burdens bear,
Our Obligation^ sacred keep,
Our Records clear and fair.
The Knights and Daughters true,
In one United Band,
Support each other until Death,
And grip the true Eight Hand.
God bless our Founder's name!
Long may his name live to be
A blessing to his people here
And through Eternity.
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The members are required to learn this song, and
to sing it whenever occasion requires. All are
seated, and the collection is taken up for the benefit
of the preacher.
The minister then dismisses and requests the con¬
gregation to retire first; then the Maids and Pages
march out and take open rank; the Daughters next
march out and take open rank; the Guards and
Knights then march out in the same order that
they came in from the hall, down through the open
ranks, to their hall. The Daughters and Maids and
Pages march to the places where they made prepar¬
ation, and are there dismissed.
777—Intematlonal Orfler of Twelve.—333
LAWS AND RULES
GOVERNING
THE
Tabofian Endowment Beqefit
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In Solo Deo Salus.
Taborian Endowment Benefit.
ARTICLE I.
Section 1.—The general laws and rules for the
government of the Taborian Endowment Benefit of
the Knights and Daughters of Tabor:
Sec. 2.—The Taborian Endowment is to secure
a benefit of a certain amount of money, in one
payment, to the heirs or assigns of Knights and
Daughters of Tabor who were members in good
standing at the time of their death.
Sec. 3.—All members of Temples of the Knights
of Tabor and Tabernacles of the Daughters of
Tabor are members of the Taborian Endowment
Benefit.
ARTICLE II.
Section 1.—The control of the business of the
Endowment is hereby vested with the Board of
Grand Curators, and they shall be accountable to
the Grand Session for the manner in which they
administer the affairs of this Benefit.
board of grand curators.
Section 2.—The Board of Grand Curators shall
consist of the Chief Grand Mentor, Chief Grand
Preceptress, Chief Grand Scribe, Chief Grand
Recorder and Chief Grand Treasurer.
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Sec. 3.—The Chief Grand Mentor shall be the
President of the Board. The Chief Grand Pre¬
ceptress shall be the Vice-President of the Board.
The Treasurer elected by the Grand Session shall be
the Treasurer of the Board. The Board, at its
first meeting after the close of the Grand Session,
shall elect a Secretary.
Sec. 4.—The Board shall meet immediately after
the close of the grand session, and organize by the
election of a Secretary.
Sec. 5.—The Board shall hold an annual meeting:
on or before the day of the meeting of the Grand
Session, and make a full report to the Grand Session.
ARTICLE III.
Section 1.—It shall be the duty of the President
to preside at all meetings, and call special meetings
when it is positively needed. He shall superintend
the business of the Taborian Endowment. He
shall explain the laws, and see that every part of its
laws are enforced. His signature to all warrants
on the Treasurer and official documents of this
Benefit shall make them legal, when attested by the
Secretary and impressed with the seal of the Board.
ARTICLE IV.
secretary.
Section 1.—The Secretary of the Board shall be
elected by the Board.
Sec. 2.—He shall record the business of the
Board, and have in his care the books and papers.
He shall keep a register of all Temples and Taber-
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nacles; collect the assessment from each Temple
and Tabernacle, and give them a receipt therefor.
He shall receive all moneys collected under the
orders of the Board, and pay them to the Treasurer.
He shall draw all warrants for money on the Treas¬
urer, and attest with his signature and seal.
Sec. 3.—He shall make a quarterly report
(this report is made in the official paper of the
Order) to the Temples and Tabernacles of the
amount received and the amount paid on Endow¬
ments, and the names of the deceased and the bene¬
ficiaries. It is his duty to prepare the annual re¬
port and submit it to the Board at its annual meet¬
ing.
Sec. 4.—At the expiration of his term of office,
he must deliver to his successor all the books,
papers and property belonging to the Board.
Sec. 5.—He will be required to give a good and
sufficient bond for the faithful application of the
moneys and property received by him, that belong
to the Endowment, to the Trustees of the Grand
Temple and Tabernacle.
ARTICLE Y.
tkeasukek.
Section 1.—The Treasurer elected by the Grand
Session shall be the Treasurer of the Board. It
shall be his duty to receive all moneys known asthe
Endowment Fund, and keep a correct account
thereof; pay all warrants that are signed by the
President and attested by the Secretary of the
Board, and he shall receipt to the Secretary for
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money and property received from him. His books
must be open to the inspection of the Board at all'
times.
Sec. 2.—He is required to give a good and ac¬
ceptable bond to the Board for the faithful appli¬
cation of the fund, in accordance with the laws of the
Order. His bond shall not be less than one thou¬
sand dollars, with not less than two persons, who
own unincumbered real estate worth double the
amount of the bond, as sureties. When the bond
is given, and received by the Board, the Treasurer
is qualified for the business of his office.
Sec. 3.—He shall, when his successor is elected
and qualified, deliver to him all money, property,
books, documents and papers belonging to the
Board, with a full statement of all money, prop¬
erty, etc., that is in the treasury.
ARTICLE VI.
examination.
Section 1.—All applicants for membership to a
Temple or Tabernacle are required to send with
their petition a certificate of examination. The
physician's examination must be thorough, and state
the condition of the person examined. If it is
proven that a member has had an imperfect exam¬
ination, and that he or she is liable to die of con¬
sumption, heart disease, or any other chronic
disease, the member who so imposed upon the En¬
dowment, will forfeit all benefits. The physician
must be a regular graduate of medicine, in practice
in the city* town or county wherein the applicant
lives.
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Sec. 2.—The physician's examination, attested
by his signature, must be forwarded to the Secre¬
tary of the Board, and by him put on file for future
reference.
Sec. 3.—The Secretary of the Board will keep a
supply of the examination certificates in the hands
of the Chief Scribes of the Temples and Chief
Recorders of the Tabernacles. The President of
the Board sends out with charters and warrants of
new Temples and Tabernacles a supply of these
certificates.
Sec. 4.—The Presiding Officers of Temples and
Tabernacles, in cities or towns where they are situ¬
ated, are required to meet immediately after each
Grand Session, and choose a physician to examine
all candidates for membership.
Sec. 5.—The Temples and Tabernacles shall add
at least fifty cents or one dollar to their fees for
membership; this is to be paid to the physician for
examining, whether he passes the candidate or not.
Sec. 6.—Deputies, in making organizations of
Temples and Tabernacles, must have every applicant
examined by a competent physician, and not admit
any that cannot pass a clear examination, and are
in good health.
ARTICLE VII.
assessment.
Section 1.—The Temples and Tabernacles are
hereby made responsible for the payment of the
assessment for every member.
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Sec. 2.—The assessment shall be collected every
month at the regular sessions of the Temple and
Tabernacle, and the amount collected forwarded to
the Secretary by the C. S. of the Temple and the
C. R. of the Tabernacle, within four days after it is
collected.
Sec. 3.—The monthly assessment on each mem¬
ber of a Temple shall be on each member
of a Tabernacle
Sec. 4.—The Secretary of the Board, when the
assessment is received, is required to return a re¬
ceipt to the C. S. or C. R. for the amount sent.
These receipts must be taken to the Grand Session
by the representatives of Temples and Tabernacles.
Sec. 5.—Grand Temples and Tabernacles are re¬
minded that this benefit, to be made a real benefit
to the heirs or assigns, requires that the assess
ment on each member should not be less than three
dollars per year. It would be absurd to call any
amount less than that an Endowment. Remember,
the more the assessments the larger the Endow¬
ment, and Temples and Tabernacles will by this
means soon have a class of members who will be
reliable.
ARTICLE VIII.
membership certificates.
Section 1.—The Board of Grand Curators is
required to furnish every Temple and Tabernacle
with a sufficient supply of blank membership cir-
tificates.
Sec. 2.—The Secretary of the Board must supply
every Temple and Tabernacle with all necessary
supplies.
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Sec. 3.—The Chief Grand Mentor shall send,
with every new charter or warrant, a full supply of
these certificates.
Sec. 4.—To make a Taborian Endowment Mem¬
bership Certificate legal: If it is for a member of
a Temple it must be impressed with the official seal
of the Temple and the names of the C. M. and C.
S., in their own handwriting, attached thereto.
Sec. 5.—If the certificate is for a member of a
Tabernacle it is necessary, to make it legal, that it
shall be impressed with the official seal of the
Tabernacle, and the full names of the H. P. and C.
R. attached thereto in there own handwriting.
Sec. 6.—A certificate, to be in full force and
legal, must be filled out in accordance with instruc¬
tions given in sections 4 and 5; if this is not com¬
plied with, the certificate is null and void, and without
force.
form of certificate.
International Order of Twelve
OF
KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR
FOR THE
Grand Temple and Tabernacle,
of , and Jurisdiction.
777—[clasped hands]—333.
Taborian Endowment Benefit Membership
Certificate No
This is to Certify, That was,
and is, a member in good standing, at the date that
this Certificate was granted, of ,
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No. ....... situated in the City or
Town of , County of ,
State of... If the said
is in good standing
in T , at the date of
death , beneficiary or beneficiaries named in
this Certificate shall receive the Endowment in ac¬
cordance with the Taborian Endowment Benefit
Laws, ordained by the Grand Temple and Taber¬
nacle for and jurisdiction.
beneficiaries.
This is to Certify, That the names herein inserted
are the beneficiaries, or beneficiary, of
, to whom the Endowment is
to be paid, in accordance with the Taborian Endow¬
ment Benefit Laws.
In confirmation of this, witness our hands, at¬
tested by the Seal of ,
[seal.] T No...., this, the
day of a. d A. O. T.
C.M.orH.P.
, C.S.orC.R.
Notice.—If it is a Temple, cross out the H. P.
and C. R. If it is a Tabernacle, cross out the C. M.
and C. S.f and or.
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ARTICLE XIX.
how to send a death notice.
Section 1.—On the death of a member, if it is a
Knight, the Chief Scribe must notify the Secretary
of the Board within five days after it occurs.
Sec. 2.—The Chief Recorder must report the
death of a Daughter to the Secretary of the Board
within five days after the death.
Sec. 3.—The Secretary of the Board, on receipt
of the notice, must forward a blank death notice to
the C. S. or C. R.
Sec. 4.—When the Chief Scribe or Chief Recor¬
der receive this notice, they are required to fill out
the blank and attest it with their signature and the
seal of their Temple or Tabernacle. This notice
must be filled as above, and returned to the Secre¬
tary of the Board within five days after the receipt
by the C. S. or C. R.
Sec. 5.—The membership certificate of the de¬
ceased, and the Chief Scribe's or Chief Recorder's
notice of the standing of the deceased in the Tem¬
ple or Tabernacle, shall be forwarded with the cer¬
tified death notice. The certificate of member¬
ship must show the full name or names of the bene¬
ficiary or beneficiaries,
ARTICLE XX.
the endowment benefit.
Section 1.—This benefit is created by assessing
all members of Temples and Tabernacles. (Read
article VIII, sections 2 and 3.)
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Sec. 2.—The Grand Temple and Tabernacle can,
at each Grand Session, fix the amount of the as¬
sessment on each member.
Sec. 3.—The Temples and Tabernacles are held
responsible for the payment of the assessments for
all members on their roll book. (Read article VIII,
section 1.)
Sec. 4.—All moneys collected in the Temples
and Tabernacles shall be placed in their treasuries.
The assessment warrants drawn on the Treasurer
are to pay for every member.
Sec. 5.—Ten per cent, of the assessment money
received by the Secretary of the Board shall be re¬
served in the treasury as a special fund, used only
to pay the expenses of the Board in conducting the
business of the Taborian Endowment.
Sec. 6.—The amount received by the Secretary
and placed in the treasury, shall, after deducting
the ten per cent., be divided equally between the
beneficiaries of the members who have died during
the quarter.
Sec. 7.—The quarters shall be arranged as fol¬
lows: August, November, February and May.
The beneficiaries shall receive their Endowment the
last week in each quarter.
Sec. 8.—The arrangement for paying the En¬
dowment shall be made by the Grand Temple and
Tabernacle in their Grand Session, or by the Board
of Grand Curators in their business regulations.
ARTICLE XXI.
guardians.
Section 1.—Should the beneficiary be a child
(or young children), without a legal guardian, the
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Board shall appoint a guardian, qualified by a suffi¬
cient bond, for the faithful discharge of the duties
assigned to him or her, by the Board.
Sec. 2.—The guardian is hereby required to
make a report to the Board semi-annually of the
manner in which he or she has administered the funds
placed in their care, and the condition of the child
or children.
Sec. 3.—The Board can place the child or chil¬
dren in the Taborian Home, and invest the bene¬
ficiary money, well secured, and with legal interest,
for the benefit of the child or children; and as
they become of age their part of the beneficiary
money, principal and interest, is turned over to them.
If there is only one child, it receives the whole
amount.
ARTICLE XXII.
miscellaneous.
Section 1.—New members who are received in
the Temple or Tabernacle, are not beneficiary mem¬
bers until they have been members for four con¬
secutive months, and have paid four months' dues
and assessments.
Sec. 2—Members who have been suspended, when
re-instated are not beneficiary members until four
months after the date of their re-instatement, and
have paid their dues and assessments for four con¬
secutive months.
Sec. 3.—Members who have been expelled, if re¬
instated, do not become beneficiary members until
one year after the date of their re-instatement, and
they have paid dues and assessments for twelve con¬
secutive months.
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Remarks.—Expulsion is the extreme sentence in
the Taborian Order. When a member is guilty of
any offense or crime which under our laws will ex¬
pel him or her, it means for life. Temples and
Tabernacles should carefully note the difference
between suspension and expulsion.
Sec 4.—Members of new Temples and Tabernacles
are not beneficiary members, until they have paid
dues and assessments for four consecutive months.
Sec. 5.—Members of Temples or Tabernacles
may, if they desire, give their Endowment to the
Temple or Tabernacle of which they are members.
Sec. 6.—Ministers of the Gospel, who have re¬
ceived the degrees at will from the I. C. G. M. or
C. G. M., and have been assigned to a Temple, their
membership continues without payment of dues or
assessments; but they receive no benefits. If they
pay monthly dues and assessments, they are bene¬
ficiary members.
ARTICLE XXIII.
Section 1.—The Grand Sessions have authority to
fix the Endowment assessments on members of Tem¬
ples and Tabernacles at any amount on each mem¬
ber ; but all assessments shall be paid monthly.
Sec. 2.—Article XX, Sec. 6, says that the
amount received by the Secretary, after deducting
ten per cent., shall be divided equally between the
beneficiaries of the members who have died during
the quarter.
Sec. 3.—If this article is not approved by the
Grand Sessions, they have the authority to pay a
fixed amount to the beneficiary.
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Remarks.—There is danger, in adopting the above
Sec. 3, that it would work very well until an epi¬
demic should sweep across the country, then your
Endowment would be swamped; by adopting Sec.
6 of article XX, your Endowment will remain in¬
tact.
Sec. 4.—The Secretary of the Board is required
to report quarterly to all Temples and Tabernacles.
He makes this report by publishing it in the official
organ of the Taborian Order.
Sec. 5.—The Secretary is required, when notified
of the death of a member, to send a blank death
notice to the C. S. or C. E,., for them to fill out and
return.
Form of the Death Notice.
To the Secretary of the Board of Grand Curators:
You are hereby notified that died
a. d a member in good standing
of No The certificate of mem¬
bership names the following as .... heirs and as¬
signs The journal of the
has the record on page ...., naming the above
the heirs and assigns of the deceased member.
To confirm this official notice, witness my
[seal.] hand and the seal of .... No , this
the .. day of .... a. d C. S., C. R.
t
The Secretary shall keep in his office printed
copies of the above blanks. The C. S. or C. R.,
when they receive this notice, fill out the blank
spaces and return it to the Secretary. If it is a
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Temple, mark out the C. R.; if it is a Tabernacle,
mark out the C. S.; if it is only for heirs, mark
the assigns out; if only for assigns, mark out
heirs; if for both, leave it just as it is.
SUSPENSIONS.
1. Should a Temple or Tabernacle fail to pay
the endowment assessment for two consecutive
months, the Secretary is required to give the C. G.
M. notice of the delinquency. The Chief Grand
Mentor, when he receives this notice, shall notify
the presiding officer that if all assessments are not
paid within ten days after the date of the notifica¬
tion that the Temple or Tabernacle will be sus¬
pended from all of the rights, benefits and priv¬
ileges until all assessments are paid. All Temples
or Tabernacles failing to comply with this notice
stand suspended without further action.
2. The members of a Temple or Tabernacle
that is suspended are not entitled to benefits until
four months after the Temple or Tabernacle has
been re-instated, and have paid four months' as¬
sessments.
International Order of Twelve.
LAWS AND RULES
GOVERNING THE
Widows and Orphans' Fund
Every Grand Temple and Tabernacle is required
to operate the Widows and Orphan's Benefit, or
have in operation the Taborian Endowment. (Bead
the Manual, pages 98 99.)
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IN SOLO DEO SALUS.
Widows and Orphans' Benefit.
ARTICLE I.
Section 1.—On pages 98 and 99, in the Manual
of General Laws, find the law creating this fund.
Section 7 gives the Grand Temples and Tabernacles
only a form for them to draw a plan from, provided
they adopt the Widows and Orphans' Benefit in¬
stead of the Taborian Endowment Benefit.
Sec. 2.—The Widows and Orphans' Fund shall
be controlled and managed by the Board of Grand
Curators. This Board is required to make a full
report to the Grand Session, annually, of its bus¬
iness.
ARTICLE II.
officers of the board.
Section 1.— The Chief Grand Mentor, Pres¬
ident. 2. The Chief Grand Preceptress,Vice-Pres¬
ident. 3. The Chief Grand Scribe, Secretary. 4.
The Chief Grand Recorder, Assistant Secretary.
5. The Chief Grand Treasurer, Treasurer.
duties of the officers.
gEC< 2.—It is the duty of the President to pre¬
side at all sessions of the Board, and call special
sessions at any time that he finds its necessary to
have the full Board in consultation. He shall super¬
intend and manage the business of this benefit. All
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warrants on the Treasurer are required to have his
signature to make them legal. His signature must
be attached to all official papers.
gEC> 3. The Vice-President shall attend to the
duties of the President when he is absent from a
session.
Sec. 4.—It is the duty of the Secretary to record
the business of the Board, and have in his care the
books and papers. He shall keep a register of all
Temples and Tabernacles, collect the assessment
from each Temple and Tabernacle, and give them a
receipt therefor. He shall receive all moneys col¬
lected under the orders of the Board, and pay
them to the Treasurer. He shall draw all warrants
for money on the Treasurer, and attest with his
signature and seal.
Sec. 5.—He shall make a quarterly report to the
Temples and Tabernacles of the number of widows
and orphans, and the names of the beneficiaries. It
is his duty to prepare the annual report, and submit
it to the Board at its annual meeting.
Sec. 6.—At the expiration of his term of office
he is required to deliver to his successor all the
books, papers and property belonging to the Board.
His salary shall be regulated from time to time, by
the Board at the annual session.
Sec. 7.—He will be required to give a good and
sufficient bond, for the faithful application of the
moneys and property received by him that belong
to the Widows and Orphans' Fund, to the Trustees
of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle.
Sec. 8.—The Assistant Secretary shall attend to
the business of the Secretary when he is absent
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from a session of the Board, and give him any
needed assistance during the sessions of the Board.
ARTICLE III.
treasurer.
Section 1.—The Treasurer elected by the Grand
Session shall be the Treasurer of the Board. It
shall be his duty to receive all moneys known as the
Widows and Orphans' Fund, and keep a correct ac¬
count thereof, pay all warrants tliat are signed by
the President and attested by the Secretary of the
Board, and he shall receipt to the Secretary for
money and property received from him. His books
must be open to the inspection of the Board at all
times.
Sec. 2.—He is required to give a good and ac¬
ceptable bond to the Trustees of the Grand Temple
and Tabernacle for the faithful application of the
fund, in accordance with the laws of the Order.
His bond shall not be less than one thousand dollars,
with not less than two persons, who own unincum¬
bered real estate worth double the amount of the
bond, as sureties. When the bond is given, and
received by the Board, the Treasurer is qualified for
the business of his office.
Sec. 3.—He shall, when his successor is elected
and qualified, deliver to him all money, property,
books, documents and papers belonging to the
Board, with a full statement of all money, property,
etc., that is in the treasury.
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ARTICLE IV.
Section 1.—The Board shall hold an annual ses¬
sion on or before the day of the assembling of the
Grand Session, and make a full report to the Grand
Session.
Sec. 2.—This report must show the number of
widows and orphans who are receiving this bene¬
fit, the amount that each receives, and where they
reside.
Sec. 3.—The annual report shall give the names
of the widows and orphans who have been dropped
from the beneficiary roll during the Taborian year,
and give the cause or reason for erasing their
names.
ARTICLE V.
beneficiaries of the fund.
Section 1.—The widow of a Knight of Tabor,
who died in good standing in his Temple, shall re¬
ceive the quarterly benefit durning her life, or until
she marries. When she gets married, she is not
entitled to receive benefits from this fund.
Sec. 2.—The orphan children of a Knight of
Tabor, who died in good standing, shall receive the
quarterly benefit until they are fifteen years old.
At that age the benefit ceases to be paid.
Sec. 3.—The children of a Daughter of Tabor,
who died in good standing in her Tabernacle, shall
receive the quarterly benefit until they are sixteen
years old—at that age the benefit ceases to be paid.
Sec. 4.—Should the widow be feeble from ill
health or old age, and she desires to retire to the
Taborian Home, the benefit is paid to the Home
during her stay.
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Sec. 5.—The benefits accruing to orphan chil¬
dren of Knights or Daughters, when they are be¬
ing taken care of at the Home, must be paid to the
Home.
ARTICLE YI.
cheating the fund.
Section 1.—The assessment on each Knight of
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Tabor shall be per quarter, divided into
monthly collections of , paid by the members
at roll-call in the regular or monthly sessions.
Sec. 2.—It is the duty of the Chief Scribe to
forward the amount collected to the Secretary within
five days after said collection.
Sec. 3.—The assessment of each Daughter of
o
Tabor shall be per quarter, divided into
monthly collections of to be paid by the
member at roll-call in each regular session.
Sec. 4.—The Chief Recorder must forward the
amount collected to the Secretary within five days
after it is collected.
Sec. 5.—A Tent shall be assessed three cents on
each Maid and Page per quarter. This amount
must be forwarded to the Secretary every quarter
by the Queen Mother.
Sec. 6.—The Taborian year is divided as follows:
August, November, February, and May. The quar¬
terly benefit shall be paid the last week in each
quarter.
ARTICLE VII.
the benefits.
Section 1.—This benefit shall be paid to the
widows and orphans, regularly, every quarter.
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Sec. 2.—The amount to be paid to each widow
and orphan per quarter must be fixed at each Grand
Session, in accordance with recommendations of the
Board.
Sec. 3.—Each widow is to receive the same
amount per quarter. Each child of a deceased
Knight is to receive the same amount per quarter.
Sec. 4.—Each child of a deceased Daughter of
Tabor is to receive the same amount per quarter.
Sec. 5.—The Board at its annual session is re¬
quired to carefully estimate the income on this
fund annually, and then as near as possible estimate
the amount of money that will be required to pay
benefits. By this means they report to the Grand
Session just what they can pay to each widow and
orphan every three months.
ARTICLE VIII.
how to report.
Section 1.—When a member of a Temple de¬
parts this life and leaves a widow, the Chief Scribe
of the Temple shall, within ten days after the death
of the Knight, send a notice to the Secretary of the
Board, containing the day and month of the death,
and the name and address of the widow. If there
are children, the C. S. in his notice must give the
name and age of each child that is under fifteen
years of age.
Sec. 2.—When a member of a Tabernacle dies,
if she leaves children, the Chief Recorder must,
within ten days after the death of the member, for¬
ward to the Secretary of the Board the name and
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age of each child that is under sixteen years old,
and the name and address of the person who has
the child or children in its care.
Sec. 3.—The Chief Scribe is required to register
the name of the widow and children in a book kept
for that purpose. He must notify the Secretary of
the Board when the widow marries or departs this
life. If there are children, he shall notify the Sec¬
retary when they become fifteen years old. If the
child dies during the time it is receiving this bene¬
fit, the C. S. must notify the Secretary. All notices
are required to be forwarded to the Secretary within
ten days after any of the above events. The C. E.
is required to inform the Secretary when the child
or children of the deceased Daughter becomes six¬
teen years of age.
AETICLE IX.
secretary of the board.
Section 1.—It is the duty of the Secretary to
draw warrants on the Treasurer the last week in every
quarter for the amount due to each widow and
orphan, and attest each warrant with his seal and
signature. The warrants must be signed by the
President of the Board.
Sec. 2.—If it is for a widow and children of a
Knight, the warrant shall be forwarded to the Chief
Scribe of the Temple of which the Knight was a
member. The C. S., when he receives the warrant,
is required to sign his name across the back of the
same and forward it to the Treasurer.
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Sec. 3.—When the Treasurer receives the warrant
he forwards the money to the Chief Scribe. The
C. S., when he receives the money, pays it to the
widow, and takes her receipt. He forwards this
receipt to the Treasurer. If it is for children, the
C. S. pays it to the person having the care of them,
takes a receipt therefor, and sends it to the Treas¬
urer.
Sec. 4,—When the benefit is for the child or
children of a deceased member of the Tabernacle
the warrant is sent to the Chief Recorder. She
signs her name across the back of the warrant, and
forwards it to the Treasurer. When he receives
the warrant, he sends the money to the C. R., and
she pays it to the person having the care of the
child or children, and takes a receipt, and sends it
to the Treasurer.
Sec. 5—If the widow, or child or children are
residing in the Home., the warrant is sent to the
Matron of the Home. She signs her name across
the back of the warrant and sends it to the Treas¬
urer. He forwards the money of the Treasurer of
the Home.
ARTICLE X.
Section 1.—When a Grand Temple and Taber¬
nacle adopts the Widows and Orphans' Benefit at a
Grand Session, the Temple and Tabernacle is re¬
quired to pay the assessments within two months
after the close of that Grand Session.
Sec. 2—The Board of Grand Curators shall make
full arrangements to commence the payment of the
Benefit within four months after that Grand Session
closes in which the law was adopted.
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Sec. 3.—The Widows and Orphans' Benefit
shall be in force from and after its adoption by the
Grand Session, according to sections 1 and 2 of this
article.
Remarks.—The Widows and Orphans' Benefit is
one that should arrest the attention of every mem¬
ber of the Taborian Order. It takes an advanced
position among secret beneficiary orders. The
widows receive a continued benefit, and every
Knight of Tabor who has any regard for the wel¬
fare of his wife and children should keep in good
standing; then, if he is called from earth, he knows
that wife and children will be provided for. Daugh¬
ters of Tabor who have children can rest easy, for
the great arms of the Taborian Order are thrown in
love around her child or children, and a Home is
provided for them.
All members should stand by the Order and con¬
tribute to its support. It cares for the sick, and
relieves the distressed members, and honorably
inters its dead, and assures attention at the bedside
of sick members. The order is a unit wherever the
order is organizeda—member is at home with all
Knights and Daughters of Tabor.
AETICLE XI.
Should a Temple or Tabernacle fail to pay
the Widows and Orphans' Fund assessment for
two months, the Secretary is required to report
the delinquency to the C. G. M.; and he notifies
the C. M. or H. P. that they are required to pay up
within ten days after this notice, or be suspended,
and will remain so until all assessments are paid.
TABORIAN CONSTITUTIONS—SUPPLEMENT.
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DISTRICT GRAND MENTORS.
The C. G. M., in making a district and appoint¬
ing a D. G. M., should furnish hiin with a written
or printed authority, detailing just how much of
the C. G. M.'s authority is vested in the D. G. M.
He is the C. G. M.'s special Deputy, and is required
to exercise supervision over the work in his district.
The Manual, page 309, defines the general law that
governs the District Grand Mentor. He is not to
control the business of the Temples, Tabernacles,
Palatiums and Tents, but it is his duty to see that
all the laws are obeyed and enforced by the Pre¬
siding Officers. He being the C. G. M.'s Deputy,
advises with authority, and Presiding Officers must
respect his authority. When he visits, he shall be
received with the honors due his high office. His
expenses for paper, pens, ink and stamps are paid
out of the Grand Treasury. He is to keep the C.
G. M. informed of all that transpires in his district.
In cities or towns where there are twelve or more
Present and Past Presiding Officers and Deputies,
the D. G. M. is required to organize a Past Ar¬
canum.
The above has no reference to International dis¬
tricts. It refers to District Grand Mentors ap¬
pointed by a C. G. M. of a Grand Temple and
Tabernacle.
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FORMS USED IN CHARGES.
1. Charges and specifications cannot be enter¬
tained in a Temple, unless they are in writing, and
signed by not less than two members.
2. The charges and specifications are submitted
to a regular session of the Temple, and read by the
C. S. On a majority vote they are referred to the
Board of Judges.
3. The C. S. shall within five days furnish the
accused member with a copy of the charges and
specifications, and shall notify him when and where
to meet the Judges, and have the witnesses in read¬
iness to testify.
4. The C. M., when the charges and specifica¬
tions are read and referred, fixes the time and place
where the trial is to be held, and when the Temple
will meet to hear the decision of the Judges.
5. The Temple is required to adopt the decision
of the Judges, or remand their decision with instruc¬
tions; that is, to recommit the case, if it appears
that justice has not been done. (For the duty of
Judges, read Manual, page 136.) An appeal may
be taken, however. (See Manual, pages 60, 61.)
MODE OF TRIAL IN TEMPLES.
1. When three or more Judges are present, the
tribunal is called to order and opened with prayer.
2. The charges and specifications are read by
the Secretary, and the accused is asked to plead
guilty or not guilty. If he pleads guilty, the trial
is closed, and the Judges make up their decision.
If he pleads not guilty, the trial proceeds, the Judges
sitting as a jury.
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3. The attorney for the plaintiff opens the case
by giving a history of the same, and what he expects
to prove.
4. The witnesses for the plaintiff give their testi¬
mony. No cross-questioning is permitted.
5. The attorney for the defendant opens his
plea for the defense, and the witnesses for the de¬
fendant give their testimony.
6. The attorney for the defense is allowed thirty
minutes to plead.
7. The attorney for the plaintiff closes the case
with a speech, thirty minutes being allowed for
same.
8. The Secretary records the salient points in the
testimony during the trial, for the use of the
Judges.
9. All but the Judges and Secretary retire from
the tribunal. The Judges render their decision, and
the Secretary records it and submits it to the Tem¬
ple. The decision must receive the approval of a
majority of the Judges.
MODE OF TRIAL IN A TABERNACLE.
1. A trial in the Tabernacle is required to be
proceeded with in the same form, with the exception
that the five discreet Daughters act as Judges.
None but Daughters are permitted to attend the
trial of a Daughter in the tribunal.
MODE OF TRIAL IN THE GRAND SESSION.
1. A trial in the Grand Session is conducted in
the same form.
DECISIONS.
1. All decisions are required to be .signed by the
Judges and attested by the Secretary.
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CHARGES AND SPECIFICATIONS.
1. The charges and specifications are in the
same form in the Tabernacles as in the Temples.
TRIALS.
1. All trials must be conducted without bias,
wrangling, quarreling or undue excitement. The
Judges are required to enforce decorum and cour¬
tesy from all present during the trial. All de¬
cisions shall be rendered in accordance with the
Taborian Laws and Manual of General Laws.
SUSPENSIONS.
1. Members of a Temple who are suspended
for non-payment of monthly dues and assessments
may, by a majority vote of the Temple, at a regular
session, be fined 25 cents per month for every month
that they remain suspended; or the Temple may,
by a majority vote, remit the fines.
2. Members of a Tabernacle who are suspended
for non-payment of monthly dues and assessments,
if they remain suspended two months, shall be fined
25 cents per month for every month that they re¬
main suspended, after two months is granted them
to return. The Tabernacle may, by a majority
vote, at a regular session, remit the fines.
OTHER SUSPENSIONS.
The various parts of this Constitution instructs
what members may be suspended for. There are
two kinds of suspensions: "First, definite suspen¬
sion means that the member is suspended from all
the rights, benefits and privileges of the Taborian
Order for a certain fixed time. When that time
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has expired they are restored to membership with¬
out further action, subject only to the Constitu¬
tional Laws governing suspensions.
Second,, indefinite suspension means that a mem¬
ber is suspended from all the rights, benefits and
privileges of the Taborian Order—no time being
fixed. The Temple or Tabernacle may, at any reg¬
ular session, by a majority vote or a two-thirds vote,
restore them to membership, subject to the Con¬
stitutional Laws.
Third, members of Temples or Tabernacles can¬
not be suspended for a longer period than one year.
Fourth, definite and indefinite suspensions have
no reference to suspensions for dues and assess¬
ments.
EXPULSIONS.
Expulsion is the highest penalty imposed by the
laws of the Taborian Order. It means that the ex¬
pelled member is dead to the Order. A member
guilty of a crime sufficient to warrant expulsion
should never be restored to membership. The dis¬
grace brought upon the Order, is a bar to member¬
ship forever. It is not necessary to fix a time. The
sentence of expulsion holds good for life.
SUSPENSIONS OF MEMBERS.
1. A member who is suspended by the Temple
and desires to join another Temple, is required to
become re-instated in the Temple of which he was
a member, and get a transfer from that Temple be¬
fore he can join another.
2. A Daughter who is suspended must be re¬
instated in the Tabernacle of which she was a mem-
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ber, and get a transfer from that Tabernacle before
she can join another.
3. Members, who withdraw from Temples or
Tabernacles, if they desire to return, shall pay the
full membership fee to have their names enrolled.
4. If a Temple or Tabernacle refuses to give a
transfer to members when they are clear on the C.
S. or C. R.'s books, the C. G. M. may issue his
transfer to the member or members applying for
the same.
INSTRUCTIONS ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS.
1. A member who is on a journey is required to
have a traveling certificate and monthly card, and
must prove Taborian membership by the signs,
words and tokens.
2. Sick benefits are not paid in sickness result¬
ing: from child-birth, either before or after the birth
©
of the child; but if the Daughter is needy and in
distress, all Knights and Daughters of Tabor are re¬
quired to contribute to her aid.
3. The working regalia of a Daughter is the
Taborian badge. (See Manual, page 244.) A
piece of ribbon is not a regalia, and a member can¬
not meet or sit in a session lawfully without a
badge, if the Tabernacle is four or more months
old.
4. The first thing that a new Tabernacle needs
is the officers' jewels, members' badges, and the
bells.
5. For the Knights, the first thing needed is
the officers' jewels (see Manual, page 122), and
members' badges (see Manual, page 82), and
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wooden swords, until they get the regulation
sword.
6. A Temple or Tabernacle cannot legally open
without having a Bible on the altar or Tabernacle
House.
7. Members of Tabernacles in public proces¬
sions, or public installations, or the annual ser¬
mons, shall wear the Taborian sailor hat.
8. The High Priestess and Past High Priestess
shall wear a royal purple robe on all public occa¬
sions, a coronet, and pink gloves or mitts.
9. The Queen Mothers and Past Queen Moth¬
ers shall wear pink robes on all public occasions, a
coronet, pink gloves or mitts, and a scepter.
10. The officers of the Tabernacle shall wear
sky-blue robes. (Read Saba Meroe Rituals, pages
11, 12, 13, 14, for a full description.) These
robes are worn on all public occasions.
11. All robes are trimmed in accordance with
the general laws. (For H. Ps. see Manual, pages
304, 305. For Q. Ms. see Manual, page 216. For
other Tabernacle officers see Manual-, page 305.)
ADOPTING A CHILD.
1. The Grand Sessions are authorized to adopt
a child of a Knight and Daughter of Tabor. The
child that is adopted must not be over eighteen
months old.
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FORM OF ADOPTION.
2. The full name of the child, the date of its
birth, the name of its parents, and the date of
adoption, shall be recorded in the proceedings of
the Grand Session.
3. C. G. M. announces that the adoption will
now be attended to. The members standing, the
following hymn is sung (page 297, Manual):
i.
How lovely are Thy dwellings fair,
Oh, Lord of Hosts! How dear
The pleasant Tabernacles are,
Where Thou dost dwell so near.
ii.
My soul doth long, and fainting, sigh
Thy Temples, Lord, to see;
My heart and flesh aloud do cry,
Oh, living God, for Thee!
hi.
Happy, who in Thy house reside,
Where Thee they ever praise;
Happy, whose strength in Thee doth bide,
And in their hearts Thy ways.
IV.
They journey on from strength to strength,
With joy and gladsome cheer,
Till all before our God, at length,
In Zion do appear.
4. The following prayer is then given by the C.
G. O.:
PRAYER.
Oh, Most Glorious Lord, we acknowledge that we
are not worthy to offer unto Thee anything belong¬
ing unto us; yet we beseech Thee, in Thy great
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goodness, graciously to accept this child to Thy
service, and to prosper this, our adoption. Re¬
ceive the prayers and intercessions of all Knights
and Daughters of Tabor who shall call upon Thee
and give them grace to prepare their hearts to serve
Thee with reverence and godly fear; affect them
with an awful apprehension of Thy divine majesty,
and a deep sense of their own unworthiness; that,
so approaching Thy sanctuary with lowliness and
devotion, and coming before Thee with clean
thoughtsand pure hearts, with bodies undefiled, and
minds sanctified, they may always perform a service
acceptable to Thee, through Jesus Christ, our
Lord. Amen!
Response: In Solo Deo Salus.
5.- C. G. M. with child in his arms: In the
name of the International Order of Twelve, I do
this day adopt (gives name of the child) to be the
child of the Knights of Tabor of the Grand Temple
and Tabernacle for and jurisdic¬
tion.
Response by the members: "We honor, welcome
and accept.
6. The C. G. M. places the child in the arms of
the C. G. P., who says: In the name of the
Daughters of Tabor of the Grand Temple and Tab¬
ernacle for and jurisdiction, we
adopt this child.
Response: We honor, welcome, and accept.
7. The C. G. P. places the child in the arms of
the G. Q. M., who says: In the name of the Maids
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and Pages of Honor, of the Grand Temple and
Tabernacle for and jurisdiction,
we accept the adoption of this infant, and assign
this child as a member of
Tent No
8. The C. G. M. announces that every Knight
and every Daughter of theState'and jurisdiction are
god-fathers and god-mothers of this child.
closing. exercises.
Song. (See Manual, page 253.)
i.
The spacious earth is all the Lord's,
The Lord's her fulness is;
The world, and they that dwell therein,
By sovereign right are His.
ii.
He framed and flx'd it on the seas;
And His almighty hand
Upon inconstant floods has made
The stable fabric stand.
in.
But for Himself this Lord of all
One chosen seat design'd;
Oh I who shall to that sacred hill
Deserved admittance find?
illustrations.
The cuts used to show the form of Eegalia are
taken from the following photographs:
1.—Frontispiece.
2.—Knight of the Taborian Division—Sir J.
B. Burton, of Hannibal, Mo.
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3.—Knight of. the Uniform Rank—Sir Frank
Wilson, C. G. M. for Kansas and Nebraska, and I.
C. G. Tr., of Kansas City, Kan.
4.—High Priestess—Daughter Annie T. Mene-
fee, Past I. C. G. P., Nashville, Tenn.
5.—Saba Meroe Daughter—Dt. Mamie A. Rob¬
inson, P. H. P., only child of Father Dickson, St.
Louis, Mo.
6.—Funeral Dress—P. H. P., St. Louis, Mo.
7.—Mother Dickson.
8.—Prince of Media—Sir S. A. Jordan, C. G.
M. for Arkansas and jurisdiction, Little Rock, Ark.
9.—Princess of Media—Dt. Lena Dickson Hop-
son, Princess of Illinois and jurisdiction, Cairo, 111.
10.—Palatine Guard—Sir John H. Jenkins, C. G.
M. for Missouri and jurisdiction, Sedalia, Mo.
11.—Taborian Cadet.
12.—Taborian Maid—Zennie Arvesta Hayden,
adopted child of the International Order of Twelve,
Father Dickson's grandchild.
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SEAL PRESS.
Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums, Tents, and
Boards of Grand Curators are required to have a
seal press. All of their official documents and pa¬
pers, to make them legal, must be impressed with
the seal.
Quarterly reports, traveling certificates, transfers,
monthly cards, warrants on the Treasurer, notifica¬
tions, receipts, official letters, letters and communi¬
cations to Grand Officers, endowment certificates,
and all important papers, to make them legal, must
be impressed with the seal.
INCORPORATION.
Grand Temples and Tabernacles, to make their
business and transactions lawful, must be incor¬
porated under the laws of the State in which sit¬
uated. The Board of Grand Curators are the in¬
corporators.
INDEX.
PAGE.
Father Dickson in His Study 2
Preface 5
The Unity of the Taborian Order * 6
TEMPLES.
Constitution of Subordinate Temples 8
Duties of Chief Mentors 9
Duties of V.-M.,C. S. and A. S 9,10
Duties of the C. Tr., C. O. and C. D.-M 10,11
Duties of the C. C.-B., C. Gs., and C. St 11
Board of Attendants 12
Board of Judges 12
Membership, its Requirements 13
The Ballot 14
The Sessions 14
Fees and Dues 15
Benefits 15
Sickness 16
Traveling Certificates 16
Funerals 17
Death from Home 17
Endowment of Widows and Orphans 17
The Temple—Instructive Laws 18
Duties of Members 19
Benefits and Rights 20
Forfeiture of Benefits and Eights 20
Crimes and Penalties 21
Duty of Knights at Funerals 23
The Degrees 24
Rules of Order 25
Taborian Division.. 26
Ministers of the Gospel 27
Rules of Business 27
Manual References 28
Instructive Laws for C. Ms. and Members 33
Special N otice 38
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245
Page.
Amendments 39
Miscellaneous 39
Temple By-laws and Regulations 43
Fees and Dues 44
Benefits—Board of Attendants 45
Fines 45
Form of Keeping the Journal 46
LADIES' TABERNACLES.
Constitution, Name and Officers 50
Duties of the Officers 52
Qualification Required of Members 55
The Degrees 56
Duties of Members . 57
Benefits and Rights 58
Forfeiture of Benefits and Rights 59
Representative to the Grand Sessions 60
Furniture for Tabernacles 61
Penalties and Trials 62
Public Processions 64
Official Seal 65
Fees and Dues 65
Business and Benefits—Rules of Business 65, 66
Charges and Complaints 67
Death and Funeral 68
The High Priestess -..... 69
Mode of Trials 70
What it Means 71
Tribunes 72
Sessions; the Time to Hold Them 73
Rules of Order 74
Remarks 76
Form of Tabernacle Hall 77
Expenses to Grand Sessions • 81
Bonnets and Hats 82
Instructions to Daughters 82
Funeral Dress 82
Mourning Badge 83
The Name - 83
Funeral Ceremonies 84
How to Pronounce 85
Taborian Constitution—continued 86
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Page.
Small Tabernacle Constitutions S7
Amendments 87
Sick Benefits—Remarks—Miscellaneous Laws 88, 89
By-Laws and Regulations 90
Fees and Dues 90
Benefits 91
Fines 92
Regular Sessions 93
Form of Keeping the Journal 95
palatiums.
Name and Officers 99
Duties of Officers 100
Regular Sessions '. 100
Benefits and Expenses 101
Regalia 102
Palatine Guards 102
Rules of Business 102
Grand Officers 103
Palatiums 106
Palatine Guards, Special 106
Amendments 108
By-laws and Regulations 112
Fees and Dues 112
Suspension and Expulsion 113
Remarks 113
Benefits 113
Explanation and Alterations 115
Green Feather 115
Mural Crown 115
tents.
Form of Tent Session 117
Constitution of Tents 118
Election of Officers 119
Duties of Officers 120
Membership of Tents 121
Fees, Dues and Benefits 122
Regalia 122
Quarterly Reports . 124
Tent Treasurer 125
Regalia of Queen Mother 125
Lawful Instruction 127
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Page.
Taborian Cadets Band 129
By-laws of Teats 130
Rules of Order 132
The Tent in the Manual 133
PAST ARCANUM.
Membership of the Past Arcanum 138
Officers and Election 138
Installation 139
Duties of Officers 139
Sessions 142
28 Points of Law 142
Grand Deputies 147
Rules of Business 148
INTERNATIONAL DISTRICTS.
Membership of District Grand Temples and Tabernacles.. 150
The District Vote 151
District Officers 152
Duties of Officers 152
District Grand Sessions 154
Duties of Committees 155
Pay Roll 157
Rules of Business 159
GRAND TEMPLES AND TABERNACLES.
General Constitutions 161
Jurisdiction 161
Membership 162
Duties of Grand Officers 162
Power Defined 162
Taborian Home 163
Revenue of the G. T. & T 164
Pay Roll of Grand Officers 164
Grand Officers' Jewels 165
Representatives 166
Yote in the Grand Session 167
Making Organizations 168
Supplies for New Organizations 169
Price of Charters, etc., etc 170
On Tabernacles 171
Chief Grand Mentors 171
Duties of C. G. M 172
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Page.
How to File a Charge 174
Quarterly Reports. . 174
Annual Visits of 0. G. M 176
Annual Visits of C. G. P 176
Grand Queen Mother 177
Grand Presiding Prince 178
Grand Sessions and Rules of Business 178
Committees .. 179
Rules of Order 180
Duties of Committees 181
Membership Fees 1S4
Annual Returns 184
Taking Care of Grand Sessions 185
Assessment Receipts 185
Dress During the Grand Session 186
Amendments 187
Penalties for Violation of Law 187
MISCELLANEOUS LAWS.
Prerogatives of Chief Mentors 190 ,
Prerogatives of High Priestesses 190
Memorial Exercises 191
Songs 193
Form of Procession at Grand Sessions 201
Annual Sermon—Arrangements 201
TABORIAN ENDOWMENT.
Endowment Benefit 208
Duties of Officers 20S
Examination 211
Assessments 212
Membership Certificate 213
Form of Certificate 214
How to Send a Death Notice 216
Endowment Benefit 216
Guardians for Children 217
Miscdllaneous Laws 21S
Remarks 219
Form of Death Notice 220
WIDOWS AND ORPHANS1 FUND.
Article I 223
Officers of the Board 223
Duties of Officers 223
Beneficiaries of the Fund 226
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Page.
Creating the Fund 227
Benefits, Who Paid to 227
How to Report ; 228
Remarks 231
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
Father Dickson in his Study 2
Taborian Division in Full Dress 31
Uniform Rank in Full Dress 32
High Priestess in Robes 78
Emblems 79
Father Dickson 80
Mother Dickson 97
Prince of Media in Full Dress 109
Princess of Media in Full Dress 110
Palatine Guard in Full Dress Ill
Taborian Cadet in Full Regalia 134
Maid of Honor in Full Regalia 135
TABORIAN CONSTITUTION—SUPPLEMENT.
District Grand Mentors of G. T. and T 232
Form of Charges and Specifications 233
Mode of Conducting Trials 234
The Law on Suspensions 235
The Effect of an Expulsion 236
Suspended Members 236
Members Withdrawing 237
Members on a Journey 237
Sickness Resulting from Child-birth 237
Working Regalia . 237
Wearing Bonnets and Hats 23S
Regalia of Officers and Members 238
Ceremony Adopting a Child 238
Seal Press—Incorporation 243
THE GOVERNING DEPARTMENTS.
1.—International Grand Temple'and Tabernacle.
2.—Grand Temples and Tabernacles.
3.—District Grand Temples and Tabernacles.
4.—Temples of the Knights of Tabor.
5.—Tabernacles of the Daughters of Tabor.
6.—Palatiums of the Royal House of Media.
7.—Tents of Maids and Pages of Honor.
8.—Past Arcanum.
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CONSTITUTIONAL LAWS.
The Manual of General Laws, issued A. D. 1891.
The Taborian Constitutions, issued A. D. 1894.
The small Constitutions of Temples, Tabernacles and Tents
are hereby declared null and void, and the Taborian Consti¬
tutions take the places of the small Constitutions.
"iw Solo Deo Salus."
EMORY UNIVERSITY