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RITUAL 
 
 CF THE 
 
 ROYAL FORESTERS 
 
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 ADVSKTISER I'KINTINi; AND I't'l'.I.ISHING COMI'ANY. 
 
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DlAG^flM OF ENCAMPMENT t^OOM- 
 
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 f^OYflU . FOI^ESTEf^S. 
 
 Opening Cef^EMONv. 
 
 111. Com. — 111. Captain of the Guard, what i.s the 
 first charge of an Encampment of Royal Foresters ? 
 
 111. C. of 6. — 111. Commander, to se(; that we are 
 duly guarded. 
 
 111. Com. — Attend to that charge. 
 
 111. C. ofGr. — 111. Guards, — • — to your posts, and 
 guard well this Encampment of Royal Foresters. 
 
 (As soon as the 111 (is have taken tlieir' posts tlie 111. I (i will give 
 three lou<l knocks upon tiie door, whicli will l)e answered by three loud 
 knocks upon the door given by the 111. O. ( i. ) 
 
 111. C. ofG. — 111. Commander, the Encampment is 
 duly guarded. 
 
 111. Com. — 'Tis wt'll. 111. Lieut. Commander, — • — 
 what is the next charge of an Encampment of Royal 
 Foresters ? 
 
 111. Lt. C. — To see that all present are Royal 
 I'oresters. 
 
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OPENING CEREMONY. 
 
 111. Com.— Direct that that duty be performed 
 
 111. Lt. C— 111. Sword Bearers.— •—examine all 
 present in the Countersign and Pass, and make due 
 report. 
 
 (The 111. Sw. Bearers will examine in the current S. A. Pass, and in the 
 Counter8i«n and Paea of a Koyal Forester ; after having examined all present, 
 except the 111. Com., the 111. l.t. C. and any distinguished visitors near the 
 Throne, the 111. .Sw. Hearers will report to the 111. Lt. C" ) 
 
 1st 111. Sw. B.— 111. Lieut. Commander, all on your 
 right have given the Countersign and Pass of a Royal 
 Forester. 
 
 2nd 111. Sw. B.— 111. Lieut. Commander, all on your 
 left have given the Countersign and Pass of a Royal 
 Forester. 
 
 111. Lt. C— 'Tis well. 111. Commander, all present 
 are Koyal Foresters. 
 
 111. Com.— 'Tis well. 111. Lieut. Commander, are 
 you a Koyal Forester ? 
 
 Ill Lt. C— I am, 111. Commander; try me and 
 prove me. 
 
 111. Com.— How will you be proved? 
 
 lU. Lt. C— By my Signs, 111. Commander. 
 
 111. Com.— Advance the Signs. 
 
 Ill Lt. Com.— I will. 111. Commander, with the as- 
 sistance of the 111. Knights and Sir Knights present. 
 
 111. Com. — Let it be done in due form. 
 
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 111. Lt C. — 111. Knights and Sir Knights, attend to 
 giving the Signs. 
 
 (All, then, in conjunction witli the 111. Lt. ("., give the t'oimii'rMJjjn and 
 the Sulutiition Sign), 
 
 111. Com. — 111. Knights and Sir Knights, I perceive 
 that you have all been advanced to the Exalted Degree 
 of a Royal Forester ; but, before I declare this Kn- 
 campment duly opened, let us look to God for His 
 blessing. 
 
 111. 0. — Almighty and Everliving God, in whom 
 we live, and move, and have our being, we pray Thee 
 to look with favor upon this assembly of Royal 
 Foresters ; endue each of us with a competence of 
 Thy divine wisdom, so that we may ever walk before 
 Thee with acceptance ; and to Thee, Immortal, Om- 
 niscient, and Omnipresent Father, be all the glory, 
 might, majesty, and dominion now and evermore. 
 Amen 
 
 111. Com. — 111. Orator, what is the next charge of 
 an Encampment of Royal Foresters ? 
 
 111. 0. - To display God's Holy Book of tl < ^ aw, 
 111. Commander. 
 
 111. Com. — Attend to that charge. 
 
 (The HI, 0, then proceeds to the Altar, opens the Sacred Volume, returns 
 to his post, and says as follows :) 
 
 111. 0. — 111. Commander, that duty is performed. 
 
 111. Com. — 111. Lieut. Commander, what is the next 
 duty ? 
 
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 OPENINf; CEREMONY. 
 
 111. Lt. C.~'r«> «t!t" that th(; Guards arc alert ami 
 at their jjosts, 111. Commancler. 
 
 111. Com.— Pt^^rforni that duty. 
 
 Ill.Lt. C.-« • 
 
 111. IG.-« 
 
 111. 0. G.— • • 
 
 lU.Lt. C— The Guards arc- alert and at their posts, 
 111. Commander. 
 
 111. Com.— Then, by virtue of the powers \'ested 
 in me, I declare this Encampment ot Royal l-'oresters 
 duly and legally opened. 
 
 
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 Oi^DEi^ OF Business. 
 
 eir posts, 
 
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 l*\)rcstcrs 
 
 1. Opening Ceremony. 
 
 2. Calling Roll of 111. Officers. 
 
 3. Reading, Correctij)n, and Confirmation of the 
 
 Archives. 
 
 4. Reception and Disposal of Petitions. 
 
 5. Balloting for and Reception of Suppliants. 
 
 6. Reception of Communications. 
 
 7. Reports. 
 
 8. Bills or Accounts. 
 
 9. Unfinished or Deferred Business. 
 
 10. General Business. 
 
 11. (Election of 111. Officers.)" 
 
 12. (Installation of 111. Officers.)"'- 
 
 1 3. Closing Ceremony. 
 
 (*To be callid only at tlie time of the election or installation of 
 
 Officers.) 
 
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 CeREMONV of E)<AbTATiON. 
 
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 (Kai'li Sir Kninlit mIkhiM lio I'lutlu'd in full uniforiti, if pructiciililf 'I'Iioho 
 who iiru nut pi'iniilLMl with tliu nnifuriii mIiouIiI at IciiNt wour ii lilii>'|< niiII, 
 with HW'ord licit unci hwoiiI Kvuiy Oll'ici'i' hIkiuIiI liUnNv IiIh pint thi>niiit{iily liy 
 htiiirt. Thtii'luvii'Manil liallu^<ti'a<l(!, if any, ut the Koyal Liiu'shimjil he rfiiinvcil). 
 
 111. Com.— * -111. Archivist, you will rt-tirc to the 
 outer anteroom, ascertain if there are any suppliants 
 in waitinjj^ who have been iluly elected to menihership 
 in this I'jicanipnient. and report to ine. The 111. 
 inner (iuard will p(!rniit the ill. Archivist to ri-tire. 
 
 (The 111. Ai'i'ii. does an dirt'cted, and on liix loliirn will entiM- In the UHual 
 way, and piocuud uh followH :) 
 
 111. A. — (saiiiie».) 111. Commaniler, I find in waiting 
 
 /)'ro, ('"mfuir) of Court No. who //as Immmi 
 
 duly elected to membership in this Encampment, Aas 
 paid the re(|uired fees, and now dcsva to i)e advanced 
 to the Exalted Degree of a Royal Forester. 
 
 (Here and tliion>,'hout the cureniony, if there lie more than on*" Nnppli. 
 ant, the necenHury worils niUHt lie t'hangud ai'cordingly, us " have " for ' Ii.iH," 
 and "desire" for '•ilesires," etc ) 
 
 111. Com. — Thank you. Sir Knight. 111. i.ieut. 
 Commander, I will thank vou to attend to the admis- 
 sion and examination of the suppliant. 
 
 111. Lt. C. — 1 11. Marshal, repair to the outer ante- 
 room and bring the suppliant before me for examination. 
 
 (The 111. M salutes and retires, sees that the suppliant wears the badge 
 <ir emblem of the Order, coiiduuts him to the inner door, and gives threi /oiid 
 knocks). 
 
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CEREMONY OF EXALTATION. 
 
 111. I. G. -111. Captain of the Guard, there is an 
 alarm at the inner door, but not that of a Royal 
 r'oresttM'. 
 
 111. C of G. — Inquire who conies. 
 
 Ill, I. G.-T'-'-li^^'^Sai^uIl'^iir'"') ^VJi" ^"'"^^ here? 
 
 111. M.-(Kardw^l;i") A suppliant who humbly seeks 
 advancement to the Exalted Degree of a Royal 
 Forester. 
 
 111. I. G. -111. Captain of the Guard, the alarm was 
 caused by the 111. Marshal who stands at the inner 
 gate, accompanied by a suppliant who humbly seeks 
 advancement to the Exalted Degree of a Royal 
 Forester. 
 
 111. C. of G.— Open wide the door and let them 
 enter. 
 
 (Ill I. O. floes so ami closes the door again. As they enter the 111. C. 
 of (i. will proceed as follows :) 
 
 I11.C. ofG -ra-J'luX'.^') Halt! Sir Knight.s, atten- 
 tion ! A stranger is within the Encampment ; let the 
 Royal Line be formed. 
 
 (Whereupon a line will be formed right across the room, at the Royal 
 Line, each facing the 111 Lt C. Tlie 111. C. of (i. meets the Marshal and 
 .suppliant, and proceeds as follows :) 
 
 111. C. of G.— 111. Marshal, what do you know of 
 this suppliant ? What claim has he for advancement ? 
 
 111. M. He is a worthy Forester, a member in 
 good standing in his Subordinate Court, recommended 
 as worthy of Exaltation by Sir Knights of the Royal 
 Degree. 
 
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 111. C. of G-.-- Conduct him to our 111. Lieut. Com- 
 mander, and rejiort to him. 
 
 (The 111 M. conducts the aiippliaiit directly to the front of the 111 Lt. 
 
 C'a. scat.) 
 
 111. M. — 111. Lieut Commander, by direction of the; 
 III. Captain of the (}uard, I bring before you this sup- 
 pliant. He is a worthy Forester, a niemt-r in good 
 standing in his Subordinate Court, recommended as 
 worthy of E.xaltation by Sir Knights of the Royal 
 Degree. 
 
 111. Lt. C. — Has he, by faithful discharge o{ his duties, 
 as a man, as a citizen, and as a Forester, fairly merited 
 the honor he seeks ? 
 
 111. M. — The members of this Encampment have 
 so adjudged by their unanimous vote for Exaltation. 
 
 111. Lt. C — Before he can be advanced, he must 
 prove his knowledge of the work of our Order. You 
 will examine him in the Semi-annual Password and 
 the Grip of a Forester. 
 
 (The 111. M. does so. requiring tlie suppliant to give the .S. A I*. \V. in a 
 whisper, and to begin the (irip, aivl reports to the 111. Lt. Commander as 
 follows :) 
 
 111. M.— 111. Lieut. Commander, I find the suppliant 
 to be a worthy Forester. 
 
 111. Lt. C— Thank you. 111. Marshal. (..^ItS.) My 
 brother, attend to the following questions : 
 
 (The 111. Lt. C. then addresses the suppliant. The first three i|uestioiis 
 may be put to one, two or more of them in turn, the remaining questions are 
 addressed to all, a pause being made for the reply in each case. If the 111. 
 Lt. C. is not satisfied with tiie examination of any suppliant, he may require 
 him to withdraw and wuit until the next convocation.) 
 
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 CEREMONY OF EXALTATION. 
 
 111. Lt. C- 
 
 1. Whut is the entering signal at the inner door 
 of a Court Room ? 
 
 2. What further is required in order to pass the 
 inner door ? 
 
 3. On being admitted to the Court R(M)m ; what 
 do you do ? 
 
 4. You will (each) give me the Entersign. 
 
 5. Show me the Foresters' Sign of Recognition 
 and its answer. 
 
 6. Give the Warning Sign and Danger Signal. 
 
 7. Give the Sign of Distress, and the answer to it 
 
 8. What are the Words of Distress ? 
 
 My brother, you have passed our scrutiny thus far, 
 but before you can gain advancement you must under 
 go a further test. 
 
 Do you still desire to proceed ? (l"„P.P'eT) 
 
 Do you promise to submit to all the established 
 usages of the Royal Foresters } (t'^Slri') 
 
 Do you pledge your wt)rd that you will never im- 
 properly reveal any of the ceremonies or other secrets 
 of this Encampment.? (^.Xe^) 
 
 (Should any suppliant decline to answer any of these questions in the 
 aflBrmative, the 111. Lt. C. will direct the 111. of (i to conduct him beyond 
 the outer door. If the answers are all satisfactory, he will rise and proceed 
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 CEREMONY OF EXALTATION. 
 
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 111. Lt. C. — It gives me pleasure to reward your 
 apparent devotion to our Order, by communicating 
 to you one of the secrets of this Exalted Degree;, 
 namely, the esoteric significance of the letters on our 
 emblem. To all who see them, they express the name 
 and motto of our noble Order. 
 
 INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FORESTERS. 
 
 UIBERVY, BENEVOUBNCE RfiD CONCORD. 
 
 (Pointing to the initia's on a badge or on a chart or banner.) 
 
 But to us they signify that which you will find to be 
 true of those who meet within the sacred walls of an 
 Encampment of Royal Foresters, 
 
 Rnkpmgf okp Mdqpfu oqh Xenquguv Lhgnnqyiykr. 
 
 Bear in mind that this phrase is never to be uttered 
 in the hearing of any person whom you do not know 
 to be a Royal luirester. unless it be as at present 
 uttered in presence of 07U' who is about to become a 
 Royal Forester. Before you can fully attain to this 
 Exalted Degree, it will be necessary for you to pass the 
 Royal Line and take a solemn obligation at our sacred 
 altar. You will now retire in charge of our 111. Mar- 
 shal that you may be duly prepared, 
 
 (The 111. M. conducts the 8upi)liant to the outer anteroom, the 111. I. (!. 
 allowing them to pass, and the door being cloHed after them. The bir Knights 
 in the Royal Line then resume their ordinary places.) 
 
 111. Lt. 0. — (standing.) 111. Commandcr, the suppliant 
 has been duly admitted and examined, and has now 
 retired to be prepared for the finfil ordeal 
 
 111. Com.— (seated ) Thank you, 111. Lieut. Com- 
 mander. Guards, attend to your duty. Let the 
 " triangle of steel " be formed. 
 
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 CEUEMONV OF EXALTATION. 
 
 (Tlie 111. Sw. 15s arrange themselves about six feet from the door, and 
 about eight feet apart facing each other. The 111 C of (i. stands about four 
 or five feet farther from the door and facing toward it ; each points his sword 
 straight before him. The 111 M. meanwhile conducts one of the suppliants 
 into the inner anteroom blindfolds him securely, and then places him close to 
 the inner door. The 111 O. O. keeps the outer door closed.) 
 
 111. Com. — Let the signal be given. 
 
 (The 111. I. (J gives one loud rap on the door.) 
 
 111. M.— C^rirvoke.'") Until you see again, beware ! 
 Raise not a hand except as directed ; just before you 
 is a door ; give two knocks, and when you hear the 
 signal answered, give two more knocks. 
 
 The 111. I. (J. answt-rs vith ont rap. and as soon as the signal is repeated 
 by the suppliant, the 111. I. (i. opens the door wide ) 
 
 111. I. 6. — Who comes here ^ 
 
 111. M. — C^'^L'S'.'"') ^ suppliant, who has under- 
 gone the scrutiny, and been found worthy of advance- 
 ment, and is prepared for the final ordeal. 
 
 111. I. G. — ('voice.*) Enter, but beware ! Swerve not ! 
 
 (The 111. M. places his hands on the suppliant's shoulders, and causes him 
 to go forward thrtje steps, counting "One— two— three." This should bring 
 the suppliant directly between the 111. .Sw. 15s.) 
 
 111. M. — You are now in a perilous position. On 
 <Mther side the way is hedged with points of steel. 
 {Il;\!Ll";h'';heir-;Vo7/s'!) Before you the way is guarded, and 
 you go forward at the peril of your life. Backward 
 alone the path st;inds open ; would you escape peril, 
 you must retreat ; but bethink you ! If you turn back 
 now, your advancement to the Royal Seat is for ever 
 barred. Will you retire or go forward ? 
 
 (Suppliant answers for himself.) 
 
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 you 
 to t 
 
 [Bi 
 
 for\ 
 
T' 
 
 CliREMONY OF EXALTATION. 
 
 »5 
 
 , the door, and 
 anda about four 
 )niiit8 his sword 
 the supphanta 
 ces hiin close to 
 
 11, beware ! 
 before you 
 u hear the 
 
 ;nal is repeated 
 
 has under- 
 )f advance- 
 
 werve not ! 
 
 and causes him 
 liis should bring 
 
 sition. On 
 s of steel, 
 larded, and 
 Backward 
 ;cape peril, 
 J turn back 
 ; is for ever 
 
 i 111. M. — Then advance ! 
 
 (Tlie III. ('. of G. receives tlic suppliant iipnn the point of liia sword, 
 carefully pointed to his ))reast. ) 
 
 111. C. of G. — You have advanced upon the point 
 of a sword, and thus given [jroof of your courai^e and 
 J determination. Of such stuff worthy knij^rhts are 
 made ! But the end is not yet. Be patient ! 
 
 (If there are other suppliants, the one just received shouhl lie conducted to 
 a seat near by, to wait until all have been sejiarately received in like manner. 
 The 111. M. will then arrange the suppliants near the III Lt.Cs station, 
 facing the Royal Seat While he is doing this, the following movement will 
 take place. 
 
 Note. — Should the nundier of Knights present not be sufficient to form 
 the Royal Line effectively, this order and its execution will be omitted, also 
 ihe words of tlie III. Com. from " But behold," ddwn to " inner sanctuary " 
 inclusive ; and the giving of the C. S. and I', will be omitted ) 
 
 111. Com. — (standing.) Sir Knights, to your places in 
 the Royal Line. 
 
 (All the Sir Knights present, except the 111. Com., the 111. M., and the 
 111. lis., silently and ((uickly form a line or lines across the room, below the 
 altar facing the suppliants, each with a sword ])ointed forward from his breast. 
 In order to present a good appearance, the Sir Knights should be arranged 
 according to height, the tallest in the middle. t>ne-half may be in command 
 of the 111. Lt. C. and the other of the 111. C. of (i. If the 111. St. Rs. can be 
 spared from the line, they may remain at their posts and display tlie standards 
 when tlie line opens If the Sir Knights are not in uniform then they will 
 hold out tlieir arms as if they were hoKliiig out their swords. 
 
 111. Com.— (sea-ed. ) My suppliant brother, you have 
 been tested and tried and found not wanting. Your 
 fidelity and devotion heretofore warrant us in belit^ving 
 you worthy of advancement. You will now be re- 
 stored to light, after which you may, if you will, pledge 
 your vows at our sacred altar, thence to be conducted 
 
 \<^ tVlfi R<1\-'ll ^f'Tt /The 111. M. remove* llie blindfud, or reiinest. tlie wearers\ 
 LIJ LIlC I\.t)\ [11 Ot.dl. ^ to remove them, assisting them if required. / 
 
 [But behold, the way is guarded ; yet fear not ; go 
 forward without flinching. 
 
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 I 
 
 I ; 
 
 16 
 
 CEREMONY OF EXALTATION. 
 
 (The 111. M., if neco8saiv. i.ronipta thciu to mlvanoe in Hue, he keeping 
 r,ear them on th.ir riirht. When within three or four nhort paces the 111. M. 
 hi tt (: 8. ami begins the lV-"Hkp TvtWVJ." The .Sir Kmghts all wave 
 heir 8W0 -.8 aloft and exolain.. "Aku Ovjg Prqygt," "P"n whieh the 111. M. 
 JneluTs the l'.-"Wqh Hhtkgpfujkr. " The line then opens in he 
 centre and each section wheels l.ackwar.l till the sections are parallel, facing 
 the altar. See plan of room. \ 
 
 111. Com.— (S""=d.) Behold thci power of the Royal 
 Foresters' Pass to open the way to our inner sanctuary.] 
 111. Marshal, you have my command to proclaim the 
 suppliant. 
 
 Til TUT /StandineinfronlofthesuppliA Hear Ve, 111. KnightS 
 
 ill. ITl. V ant, f-nciiig tlie altar. '' , , W IT 
 
 and Sir Knights, and give heed ! By command ot 
 the 111. Commander, I hereby proclaim that Bro. — 
 has been tested and proved to be a Forester, faithful 
 and true, a man courageous and zealous, and worthy 
 to be advanced to the Exalted Degree of a Royal 
 Forester. If any 111. Knight or Sir Knight present 
 can show cause why this should not now be done, let 
 him speak forth, or for ever afterward hold his peace. 
 
 (If objection is made against the advancement of any sj'PP'''"'*; .l^^^";!"^* 
 retire to tL anteroom, whereupon the validity of the "^'J^^""" ."^"f* ^^^.^^"■^'if 
 with decided by a majority vote of the Encampment, without debate. It 
 there are no objections raised, the 111. Com. will proceed.) 
 
 111. Com.— 111. Marshal, place the suppliant at the 
 altar,' and thereon lay this sword. 
 
 (Hands his sword to the 111. M., who places it on the open Bible, after 
 which he arranges the suppliant s before or around the altar. ) 
 
 111^ M.— Your commands have been executed, 111. 
 Commander. 
 
 111. Com.— 'Tis well ! 111. Standard Bearers, take 
 your positions near the altar. 
 
 ("I 
 
 •tandi 
 al)Boni 
 case tl 
 
 II 
 
 the i 
 
 O. wil 
 hia he 
 close 1 
 
■>. 
 
 iuc, he keeping 
 ices. the 111. M. 
 Cnights all wave 
 hich the 111. M. 
 lU opens in the 
 I parallel, facing 
 
 f the Royal 
 sanctuiiry.] 
 roclaim the- 
 
 111. Knights 
 ommancl of 
 
 it Bro. 
 
 stcr, faithful 
 and worthy 
 of a Royal 
 ight present 
 be done, let 
 \ his peace. 
 
 ippliant. he must 
 on must be forth - 
 hout debate. If 
 
 diant at the 
 
 open Bible, after 
 ) 
 
 ixecuted, 111. 
 
 Jearers, take 
 
 CERKMONV OF EXALTATION. 
 
 17 
 
 (The 111. St. Rs. station themselves on the right and left of the altar, witii 
 •tandards displayed, or if tiiere are no .standards, with drawn swords In the 
 absence of the 111. <). the 111. Com. niiiy administer the obligation, in which 
 case the necessary changes will be made in the directions given. ) 
 
 111. Com. — The 111. Orator will take his position at 
 the altar. 111. Knights and Sir Knights, attention! 
 
 (The 111. Knights and Sir Knights will thru draw their nwords. Tlie III. 
 (). will pass to tlio side of the altar nearest tiie lioyal Seat and will uncover 
 his head if chapeau.K or fatigue caps have been worn. The ranks will at once 
 close up the gaps left by the 111. Otticers ) 
 
 111. Com.— (standing.) Tlic (of ''eac/i') suppliant will 
 place his left hand on the sword resting upon God's 
 Holy Book of the Law, and repeat after the III. Ora- 
 tor the Sacred Obligation of a Royal Forester. 
 
 111. 0. — You will each say "I," and then pronounce 
 your own name in full and repeat after me the 
 
 SACRED OBLIGATION OF A ROYAL FORESTER. 
 
 I, 1 in the presence of High Heaven, | and before 
 
 these III. Knights and Sir Knights,] do most solemnly 
 and sincere'y | promise and declare, | upon my sacred 
 word, I and upon the sword, | the symbol of honor, | and 
 upon God's Holy Book of the Law, | that I will never 
 reveal | any of the secrets] of or pertaining to a Royal 
 Forester, | unless it shall be | to a worthy Knight of 
 this degree I whom I certainly know to be such, | or to 
 a brother duly qualified to receive the same | within 
 the sacred walls | of an Encampment of Royal Forest- 
 ers, I or as I may be instructed, | for the purpose of 
 mutual recognition. 
 
 That I will take as the rule of action | and the guide 
 of my life | the Divine Law, | "Do unto others as ye 
 would I they should do unto you." 
 
 :ffia5JiS?^S?SKaS!a!3?^e^ 
 
' ' i fi . ' /.W iiiii inw 11 , .u. ^ fMW ' 
 
 CEREMONY OK EXALTATION. 
 
 « > « ■ ^v . 
 
 That I will acknowledge a Royal Forester i at all 
 times I and in all places, | and will visit him in sickness, | 
 succor him in distress,] and assist him at all times | to 
 the full extent r f my power. 
 
 That I will not speak ill of a Royal Forester, | nor 
 suffer others to do so | without protest from me ; | but 
 will, as far as in me lies, | protect and maintain | his 
 character and honor | as I would my own. 
 
 I further promise | to be an exemplar of temperance, | 
 virtue and honor, | and to be at all times | a true and 
 law-abiding citizen. 
 
 And I further promise | to cause the mortal remains | 
 of a deceased Royal Forester | to be decently interred, | 
 even at my own expense. 
 
 To all and each of these several points 1 1 do hereby 
 pledge] my sacred woid and honor, I Amen. Amen. 
 Amen. 
 
 111. Com.- -111. Knights and Sir Knights. "Present 
 arms ! 
 
 111. Com. — As a token of your sincerity, and to seal 
 your vows, yoa will kiss God's Holy Book of the Law. 
 
 (When each suppliant has done so, under the guidance of the III M., the 
 111. Com. will cnnliuue :) 
 
 111. Com.— 111. Knights and Sir Knights, "Order 
 arms ! 
 
 111. Com. — The suppliant will now be conducted, 
 under royal escort, to the foot of the Throne. The 
 111. Knights and Sir Knights will rt-sume their accus 
 tomed places. 
 
 owor 
 
 f>liar 
 eadi 
 man 
 
 !• i; 
 
 mart 
 
 8Up|l 
 
 the ( 
 ut a 
 
 1 
 
 in 
 On 
 a t 
 
 the! 
 will 
 take 
 
 ] 
 
 yoL 
 anc 
 are 
 
 the 
 
 etc , 
 will 
 sign 
 
 ] 
 
 of 
 
 fun 
 
 of( 
 
 give 
 the i 
 of til 
 
 \ 
 
-W mm I ^y .,. 
 
 ster i at all 
 n sickness, | 
 11 times I to 
 
 jrester, | nor 
 n me ; | but 
 iintain | his 
 
 :mperance. | 
 a true and 
 
 :al remains | 
 y interred, I 
 
 I do hereby 
 en. Amen, 
 
 s. " Present 
 
 and to seal 
 of the Law. 
 
 f the 111 M.,the 
 
 hts, "Order 
 
 conducted, 
 rone. The 
 their accus 
 
 :l 
 
 CEKEMUNY or EXALTATION. 
 
 >9 
 
 (The III. M, will arrange a procoMxion as folInw8 ; iMt, 111. .M. with 
 iiword at sliouUlur ; 'iiul. 111. St. lis, with StaiulardH iliBplayud ; .'Inl, tlin sup- 
 plianu in Hiiiglu tilu or in ])aii'8, anil the III. Sw. lis, onu on each ttiile of thu 
 leading lilo of Hnp|iliantH, with Hworda at Hhoulder. In tlii8 onlor tliov will 
 march oiiue or oftciiur around tiio room, past thu 111. Com., ()., Lt. C. and 
 P. C , whubling Hi|iiaroly at the ooruerK, to the front of tiio Throne— a grand 
 march being played, if jiracticable. The 111. M. then pas-sen to tiio rear (if the 
 suppliants, the 111. St. \U stand on the right and left of the III. Com., upon 
 thu dais ; while Ihe III. Sw. lis conduct the Muppliants, not more than throe 
 ut a time, to thu foot of the Throne and cause each to kneel on both knees.) 
 
 111. Com,— (S,T) By virtue of the hi<,^h powers 
 in me vested, and in the name of the Independent 
 Order of Foresters, I do hereby proclaim (cac/i q/) you 
 a Royal Forester. - ^ — Rise, Sir Knight 
 
 (The la.st words are repeated for each one. When all have been Knighted, 
 the HI. .St. Us. and Sw. Bs. will take their respective stations; the III. .M. 
 will arrange the newly made Knights in a line for instruction and may then 
 take his scat. ) 
 
 111. Com. — (standing.) As you have now taken upon 
 yoursc'/J the sacred obligation of a Royal Forester, 
 and been duly advanced to this Exalted Degree, you 
 are entitled to be instructed in our secret work. 
 
 (The 111. Com. gives full instructions as to the C S. and P., the (i and 
 the manner of entering and leaving the room when the Kncampment is in 
 session. He will then continue :) 
 
 [NoTK. — In the absence of a P. C. competent to give the expliuuitioiis, 
 etc , the 111. Com. will take the part, in which case he will, instead of " You 
 will now be conducted, &c.," say ''I shall now further instruct you in the 
 significance, &c."] 
 
 111. Com. — You will now be conducted to the station 
 of the 111. Past Commander, who will (I shall now) 
 further instruct you in the significance of the emblems 
 of our Order, our Signet and Token. 
 
 (The 111 C. then skips to the 111. P. C's charge oa next page if he is to 
 give all the instructions. If the instructions are to be given by the III. P. ('. 
 the suppliants lace to the right, and proceed under escort in line to the front 
 of the HI. P. C.) 
 
 -*rti^tAari-.^SiPc? r^-. JsteSa*:;!?'! 
 
0^ 
 
 fyll>.^1« III- , ..-.-, --r .^ - -y ,, j,^ ,. - 
 
 ^k-llll^_ " ,J J. ' 5 Tte^j 
 
 
 ll 
 
 1 I 
 
 iO 
 
 CKKKMdNV OK KXM, I A I ION. 
 
 lU. M.— 111. I*,ist Coinmaiiilcr, hv coiniii.inl of th<' 
 111. G.ininaiulcr, I \>nsv\n before you ////,v .Sir A'ftiW// 
 I<»r hirther instructions. '"' 
 
 111. P. C. In .1 former p.irt of these ceremonies, 
 you were informed that the lett(.Ts on the emblem or 
 badoc ,,| ,H,r ()nl,,r si-rnify to us who have been 
 .ADMirrii) to an I'.ncampment of Koval boresters, 
 RiiCKivKi) on the point of the sword, and Km(;iithi. 
 at the Royal Seat, that we an- -f •^ ++ •+■4. + + 
 
 These letters form the SIGNET of a Royal borester, 
 In testmg a jK;r.son who claims to be such,' o O o o o 
 
 The TOKEN is used by the III. Commander 
 "Illy m acl<nowl(xlgin.^ the R.,val Salutation, and 
 IS ^nven thus, o o o o 
 
 Thit IVIoose's Head, depicted upon our <,'mblem or 
 '.idj^e, IS significant of the origin of the Foresters' 
 brotherhood. The Moose is a lordly ranger of the 
 forest, a king of his kiiul. and his head is to us a 
 symbol of e.xcellence-, and should stimulaU; us to try 
 and <-xcell in all good works, but e.speciallv in thos'e 
 connecttHl with (nir Order. 
 
 The two Female Figures represent Ltdcr/y and 
 /umro/nur, whil,- the clasped hands symbolize the 
 Loucorci which should eyer exist amongst' Foresters. 
 
 Upon the seal of an Encampment of Royal Forest- 
 v.rs appear the following symbols : 
 
 I . The Crossed Swords,— emblematical of knightly 
 honor and chiyalry : 
 
 Ri 
 
 cai 
 
 ilec 
 
 111 
 
 m; 
 ini 
 
 at 
 O 
 
 ev 
 
 es 
 a 
 
 •W( 
 
 \ 
 
 > . ^g»*wT™» iM t l a ; ■ afi ig^.. 
 
CliRKMONV OK EXALTATION. 
 
 tl 
 
 iiiani of the 
 i Sir Kvii^hi 
 
 c(;rt'inur.i('s, 
 
 emblem or 
 
 have Ikhmi 
 
 I'Orcstcrs, 
 
 I KnkWI'IHIi 
 
 +• + + + 
 
 al I'Orcstcr, 
 
 o o o o o 
 
 JomniaruU-r 
 tatioii, and 
 
 cmhlem w 
 Foresters' 
 ^i^r of the 
 is to us a 
 .' us to try 
 ly in those 
 
 ibcrty and 
 iboh'ze the 
 oresters. 
 
 'al I'orest- 
 
 jf knight ly 
 
 -appropriate to our ancitnt title of 
 
 2. The Crown,- 
 
 Royal b'oresters ; 
 
 3. The All-seeing Eye, — reminding us of the loving 
 care exercised over us by an Omniscient and Omni- 
 present God, and of our duty to be ever watchful over 
 the welfare of our brethren. 
 
 Brother and Sir Knight^ it is now my pleasure to 
 congratulate you upon having attained to this Exalted 
 Degree in our Order, and having been made acquainted 
 with its secret working. The vows you have; taken 
 at this time are of a very solemn character, and impose 
 upon you new and increased obligations. Ever be 
 watchful, lest you inadvertently violate any of them. 
 
 (The following lecture may be omitted if the 111, Com. at this Htage so 
 (lecideH. ) 
 
 111. Com.— The Sir Knight will be escorted to the 
 111. Orator for lurther instructions. 
 
 111. M.— III. Orator, by command of the 111. Com- 
 mander, I present before you this Sir Knight lor further 
 instructions. 
 
 111. 0.— Sir Knight I congratulate you on having 
 attained to the Royal and Chivalric Degree of our 
 Order. 
 
 As a Forester, you should henceforth be more than 
 ever devoted to the Order. Any society worthy to 
 exist, will grow and prosper in proportion to the inter- 
 est its members take in its working. We belong to 
 a society of whose principles and of whose history 
 we need not be ashamed. 
 
 >• j^lft»rrU»^V--^.^6^;J» W^^-^-r 
 
i!| 
 
 "^^ 
 
 33 
 
 CERRMONV Of HtAlffATION. 
 
 As a Sir Knight of the Royal Pfgre*-. it becomes 
 you to cherish in your heart, and exemplify in all your 
 conduct, thos(! hi.i^h principles of chivalry and honor, 
 unllinchinjr couraj^e in support of the ripht, and self- 
 sacrifice on behalf of the weak or distressed, which 
 characttTized the noble knights of the olden time. By 
 .such (pialities as these, the early torest ranj^^ers, known 
 in b^nj^lish le^^ends as " Robin Hood and his merrie 
 men,"— robbers and outlaws thouj^h they were, — won 
 th(! admiration of the country folk. 
 
 " The ideal Robin Hood is the knij:jht-errant of the 
 lowly, a chief amonjr free men united :ijj;a'nst despot- 
 ism, and rejoicinjT in the vir<,Mn freshness and Ljladness 
 of unsubdued nature. 'I he kindly woods and secret- 
 keeping mountains of all lands with a lonj^ history, 
 have sheltered fugitives from injustice, and avengers 
 of wrongs, whom popular love and fancy and faith have 
 transformed and glorified into objects of enthusiastic 
 admiration." 
 
 We modern Foresters, far from being outlaws, are 
 bound by our obligations to be law-abiding citizens. 
 But in all good ways we should emulate our ancient 
 brethren, whose haunts were in the leaty depths of the 
 forest. And not least of all should we imitate their 
 love of Nature, that our more enlightened minds may 
 be led up to Nature's God. Let us not forget that 
 
 "The groves were God's first Temples Kre man framed 
 
 The lofty vault, to gather and roll back 
 
 The sound of anthems ; in the darkling wood, 
 
 Amid the cool and silence, he knelt down. 
 
 And offered to the Mightiest solemn thanks 
 
 And supplication. * * * * Ah why 
 
 Should we, in the world's riper years, neglect 
 
 God's ancient sanctuaries? ♦ ♦ ♦ * 
 
 111 
 
 Sir 
 will 
 
 CI 
 
 will ]i 
 proclii 
 
 II 
 
 and 
 1 he 
 rece 
 Roy 
 
 priv 
 
 II 
 
 weic 
 proc 
 will 
 
 
becomes 
 n all your 
 nd honor. 
 
 and self- 
 'd. which 
 time. Hy 
 rs, known 
 lis merritr 
 ;re. — won 
 
 int of the 
 It despot- 
 1 jj[ladncss 
 ul sccret- 
 T history, 
 avengers 
 faith have 
 thusiastic 
 
 tlaws. are 
 r citizens, 
 ir ancient 
 ths of the 
 tate their 
 linds may 
 ;et that 
 
 Framed 
 
 CKRKMONV Qf EX.\LTATI(»*I. 
 
 'J 
 
 I!c it ours t" medlLllC, 
 In those r.ilin sWades, His milder majesty, 
 And to the Ijciiitidil order n( Mis works 
 I. earn to conform the order of our lives," 
 
 111. Com.— Thi; III. Sword Hearers will conduct the 
 Sir Knight to the alt:ir. after which the III. Marshal 
 will proclaim th(; exaltation of the Sir Knight, 
 
 (The 111 M. ImviiiK |Hfvi.mNly pnn icU-il liiinn«lf willi ii li't of th.' iiiiincH, 
 will proci'iMl to tlu^ foot of th'' throm-, hHukI fmliiK tho .iltaf aii.l niiikc 
 procluiimtioii,— tho imw KiiightH HtiimlitiK in lino ) 
 
 111. M.— Hear ve. 111. Kni.^rhts and Sir Kni.L,dus, 
 and take heed ! By command of the 111. Commander. 
 
 I hereby proclaim that Bro. has been admitted, 
 
 received, and advanced to the Hxalted D(;,u:ree of <r 
 Royal Forester ; and is now entitled to the honors, 
 privileges and immunities of that distinguished rank. 
 
 111. Com. — The new Sir Knight will now be 
 welcomed by his older brethren, after which he will 
 proceed to the table of the 111. Archivist, where he 
 will subscribe his name on our roll. 
 
 i«3as!^«WS»!J<r«-=*=^x- '• 
 
r:jig»-7aa zi-L — . • ■si^ 
 
 : I 
 
 iNSTAliliATION CEHEMOriY. 
 
 (When an Encampment is ready for Installation, tlie 111. Supreme Com- 
 maiitler or other Installing Officer, acting as 111. Supreme Commander, will 
 take tlic diair and will appoint a full staff of 111 Officers to assist in the 
 ( 'eremoiiy. ) 
 
 111. S. C— 111. Archivist, you will read the record 
 of the clticers elect of this Encampment, and the 111. 
 Marshal will escort them to the altar for obligation. 
 
 (The 111. A. will then call the roll of officers elect, aiul as they are called 
 the HI. M. will conduct tlicui to theii places around the altar ; ihe first tive 
 in a circle around the alUr. the remainder in a second circle around the prin- 
 cipal officers, and ahout three feet away from the first circle.) 
 
 111. S. C— Each of the 111. Kni.t^hts in the inner 
 circle will place his left hand upon the sword resting 
 upon God's Holy Hook of the Law. Those in the 
 outer circle will each stanci at " attention," and stretch 
 forth his left hand towards the altar. 
 
 111. S. C— Each will say " I," pronounce his name 
 in lull, and repeat after me 
 
 THE SOLEMN VOW OF OFFICE. 
 
 I, (name in pill), upon my Knightly word and 
 honor, I do solemnly promise and vow | that I will, | to 
 the best of my ability,] discharge the duties | of the 
 office, I to which I have been elected, ] in accordance 
 with the Constitutions I and Laws] of the Independent 
 Order of Foresters. 
 
 I 
 
 of n 
 
 I 
 
 deft 
 
 Ofij 
 
 of 
 mej 
 of I 
 
 1 
 
 at t 
 oft 
 the 
 paf 
 of( 
 in 1 
 
 i 
 anc 
 An 
 
 '■;^s*H-*feS!4*^tei^=Afees'*»*.v*^>^«tS^"i;irs?&-',*j 
 
INSTALLATION CEREMONY. 
 
 25 
 
 4Y. 
 
 •Supreme Com- 
 
 ommander, will 
 
 to assist in the 
 
 the record 
 ind the 111. 
 bligation. 
 
 1 they are called 
 •r ; 1 he first rive 
 irouiid the prin- 
 
 ) 
 
 n the inner 
 
 ord resting 
 
 hose in the 
 
 and stretch 
 
 e his name 
 
 ' word and 
 It I will, I to 
 ties I of the 
 accordance 
 Independent 
 
 That I will strictly obey | the words of command | 
 of my superior officers. 
 
 That I will be ever ready | to draw my sword | in 
 defence of truth and virtue. | and to combat the hand ] 
 of ignorance and superstition. 
 
 That I will be diligtmt | in advancing the interests | 
 of this Encampment; | and, by every legitimate 
 means, | promote the welfare] of the Independent Order 
 of Foresters. 
 
 That I will cause the election of officers ] to be held 
 at the time | provided in the C(Misliuitions and Laws] 
 of the Order ; | and bind my successors in office | by 
 these same vows ; | and h.uid over to them | all books, j 
 papers, funds, | and other effects] of whatsoever kind, 
 of or belonging to this Encampment, | which may be 
 in my possessi; i, | custody, or control. 
 
 All this I promise and vow ] on my Knighdy word 
 and honor. | May this vow be registered in Heaven. | 
 Amen. Amen. Amen. 
 
 111. S. C— 111. Knights, you have given your 
 Knighdy vows to be true and faithful to the high 
 trusts now committed to your hands. To an honorable 
 and uprigh*^^ man there can be nothing more binding 
 than such vows. As you hope for heaven, I charge 
 you to so conduct yourselves that at the final inspec- 
 tion your record may be found clear, and that it may 
 be said of each of you, " Well done, good and faith- 
 ful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." 
 
I 
 
 i' ' 
 
 '^ 
 
 26 
 
 INSTALLATION CEREMONY. 
 
 111. S. C. — 111. Marshal, you will see that each of 
 the 111. Officers of this Encampment is conducted to 
 his high and honorable station. 
 
 (The 111. M. will nee that the Sw. Bs. coniluct each 111. Officer to his post, 
 bejjiniiiiig with the 111. (Js., and ending with the JU. Com.) 
 
 111. S. C. — Attention, 111. Officers—*. 
 
 (The newly installed officers will rise to their feet and remain standing 
 during the proclamation. ) 
 
 111. S. C. — 111. Marshal, you have my command to 
 proclaim the 111. Officers of this Encampment duly 
 installed. 
 
 ni. M. — By command of the 111. Supreme Com- 
 mander, and in the name of the Independent Order of 
 Foresters, I proclaim the 111. Officers of this Encamp- 
 ment duly and legally installed. May peace, virtue, 
 and honor ever abide within this Encampment of Royal 
 Foresters. 
 
 111. Brethren.— So mote it be. 
 
 Ssw 
 
at each of 
 iducted to 
 
 icer to Ilia post, 
 jinain standing 
 
 )mmand to 
 ment duly 
 
 erne Com- 
 it Order of 
 s Encamp- 
 ce, virtue, 
 lit of Royal 
 
 CiiosiNc Ceiremonv. 
 
 — • •♦• • — 
 
 HI. Com. — 111. Lieut, Commander, — •—I am about 
 to close this Encampment of Royal foresters : what 
 is the first charge ? 
 
 111. Lt. C. — To sec; that all present are Kcjyal 
 Foresters, 111. Commander. 
 
 111. Com. — 111. Lieut. Commander, are you a Royal 
 Forester .'* 
 
 111. Lt. C. — I am. 111. Commander; try me and 
 prove me. 
 
 111. Com. — Mow will you be proved. 111. Lieut. 
 Commander.? 
 
 IlL Lt. C. — By my Signs, 111. Commander. 
 
 IlL Com. — Advance the Signs. 
 
 111. Lt. C— I will. 111. Commander, with the assist- 
 ance of the 111. Knights and Sir Knights present. 
 
 111. Com. — Let it be done in due form. 
 
 111. Lt. C. — 111. Knights and Sir Knights, attend to 
 giving the Signs. 
 
 (All then, in conjunction with the 111. Lt. C, give the Token and then 
 the Salutation Sign. The 111. Com. will then give the Countersign and pro 
 ceed as follows :) 
 
I! 
 
 f ■ 
 
 I' 
 
 i 
 
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 111. Com. — 111. Knights and Sir Knights, I perceive 
 that you have all received the Exalted Degree of a 
 Royal Forester ; but, before I declare this Encamp- 
 ment duly closed, give ear to the words of the 111. 
 Orator. 
 
 (The III. U. then returnu hiH Hword and proceeds to the altar and takes his 
 position jmt below the altar, fuuiiig the throne.) 
 
 111. Com. — 111. Knights and Sir Knights, attention ! 
 Present Arms ! 
 
 111. 0. — And now, to God, the Supreme Ruler of 
 the Universe, be accorded all might, majesty, and 
 dominion now and for ever. Amen. 
 
 111. Brethren. — Amen. Amen. Amen. 
 
 m. Com. — Order Arms ! 
 
 (The 111. Brethren " return " their swords.) 
 
 111. Com. — 111 Orator, what is your next duty .■* 
 
 111. 0.— To close God's Holy Book of the Law, 111. 
 Commander. 
 
 111. Com. — Perform that duty. 
 
 (The 111 O. closes the Bible, and after reporting to the 111. G. as under 
 returns to his post.) 
 
 111. 0. — 111 Commander, that duty is performed. 
 111. Com. — Thank you, 111. Orator. 
 
 Ill 
 
 duty 
 
 111 
 
 justic 
 
 III 
 
 makt 
 
 111 
 
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 prese 
 one I 
 griev 
 
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 cvmpni 
 grievai 
 
 II] 
 
 has \ 
 
 111 
 
 duty 
 
 111 
 
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 II 
 II 
 II 
 
 II 
 
 II 
 
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 .■-.«„.'» .'«v*'wr-«*Wfc>MB,fj!gi>^, 
 
;, I perceive 
 Degree of a 
 lis Encamp- 
 j of the 111. 
 
 .Itar and takes his 
 
 s, attention ! 
 
 le Ruler of 
 najesty, and 
 
 : duty ? 
 
 he Law, 111. 
 
 Ill, C as under 
 
 formed. 
 
 CLOSING CKREMONY, 
 
 29 
 
 111. Com.— 111. Lieut. Commaiuler, what is the next 
 duty of an Encampment of Royal Foresters? 
 
 111. Lt. C— To see that all present have received 
 justice, tempered with fraternal love. 
 
 111. Com.— 111. Marshal, you have my command to 
 make the closing proclamation. 
 
 111. M.— Hear ye, and take heed! By command of 
 the 111. Commander, if any 111. Knight or Sir Knight 
 present has not received that justice which is due from 
 one brother to another, let him now make known his 
 grievance. 
 
 (A slight pause takes place, and if any grievance is laid before tlie En- 
 campment, it must be attended to before closing the Encampment ; but if no 
 grievance is laid before the Encampment, the 111. Lt. C. proceeds :) 
 
 111. Lt. C— 111. Commander, every brother present 
 has received his just dues. 
 
 lU. Com.— 111. Lieut. Commander, what is the last 
 duty of an Encampment of Royal Foresters ? 
 
 111. Lt. C— To see that the Guards are alert and at 
 their posts. 
 
 111. Com. — Attend to that duty. 
 111. Lt. C— • • 
 
 111. I. a- • 
 
 lU. 0. G.-« • 
 
 111. Lt. C— 111. Commander, the Encampment is 
 duly guarded. 
 
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 30 
 
 CLOSING CEREMONY. 
 
 HI. Com. — Then, by virtue of the powers in me 
 vested, I declare this Encampment of Royal Foresters 
 duly and legally closed. 
 
 
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 f^BCEPTION Celf^EMONV. 
 
 POI^ THE IIiLi. SUPt^EME COMMANDEl^. 
 
 (When the 111. Supreme Commander visits an Kncumpmont, he will gain 
 udmissiou to the anteroom in the usual wav, and make himself and his rank 
 known to the 111. O. (J. who will at once alarm the Encampment hy giving 
 three loud knocks upon the inner door, whereupon the 111. 1. U. will imme- 
 diately open the wicket when the 111. O. (J. will inform the 111. I. (!. of the 
 name and the rank of the visitor. The 111. I. ti. will then announce tiionamo 
 and the rank of the visitor in waiting, upon which the III. Com. will suspend 
 whatever business may be before the Kncampment, and forthwith instruct 
 the 111. Marshal to take with him the 111. Sw. Bs. and the 111. St. lU and 
 proceed to the anteroom and form an escort to the III. visitor ) 
 
 111. 0. G.— • • • 
 
 111. I G.— (wic?«or tor.)— Who coiiics thcrc ? 
 
 111. 0. G. — The Illustrious Supreme Commander. 
 
 111. I. G. - 111. Commander, I have the pleasure of 
 announcing that the Illustrious Supreme Commander 
 is in the anteroom for the purpose of visiting our En- 
 campment. 
 
 111. Com. — 111. Knights and Sir Knights, assist me to 
 receive the Illustrious visitor with the honors due to 
 his exalted rank. The 111. Marshal, accompanied by 
 the 111. Sword Bearers and 111. Standard Bearers, will 
 retire and act as an escort to the distinguished Brother. 
 
i 
 
 RECEPTION CEUEMONV. 
 
 (The III. otticcrH niiiiu-a relir.« to the anteroom forthwith, for the puriwsc 
 of int mlucinn the visitor. W l.ile the 111.. M. an.l escort are in th" anteroom 
 the 111 Kni«i,tH will arranKO then.nelves n two Ix^ralleMmes fac.nK .nyra, 
 an.l about six feet apart extending from the inner .loor to the «>»» • A« ^^ 
 111. ,Supren,e C>.m,nan.ler enterH they will crosH the«r .wor.ls form g an 
 '. arch of Bteel.' M Hoon an the escort U ready the II. O « • will ag "i gne 
 three loud knocks on the inner door, ^^^ereupc.n the 15 . I. ,^ wdl th ou 
 wide open the door, and the emort. ace""'l'a<"ed by the III S. rr.mo U^ 
 ii.iinder will enter in the follow i.iK <'rdci : 1 he 111 St B»., the 111. M with 
 
 r 11 Su™ ronwnan.ler next\nd the 111. Sw IV,. bringing up the rea,. 
 The 1. Con... at the moment of entrv of the . .cort and v«.tor. will call up 
 the Encampment and give the general salute at the same tin.o that those in 
 Hue form tSe 'arch ofsteel." 'rhe escort will conduct the visitor to the altar 
 
 n the usual way. the III. St. Hh taking their positions on the tight and left 
 I," the altarrthe 111. M on the left of the ill. Supren.e Commander at the 
 foot of the altar and the 111. Sw. lis. immediately in roar.) 
 
 111. 0.0- • • • 
 
 *|| J n / Til ow* wide open tt-e Joor and \ 
 
 111. 1. W. ^ 1 he e«cort and visitor enter. / 
 
 Atten- 
 
 111. Com.— 111. Knights and Sir Knights! 
 tion ! General Salute. Pre.sent Arms ! 
 
 111. M.-Ill. Commander. I have the honor to 
 present to you. and through you to this Encampment, 
 the 111. Supreme Commander. 
 
 111. Com.~Ill Supreme Commander, we are indeed 
 honored by this visit, and it gives us pleasure to extend 
 to you a most hearty fraternal greeting. You will now 
 be conducted to the " post of honor." 
 
 (The escort will then conduct the visitor to the " post of honor." where 
 he is received by the III. Com., and after a hearty handshake from the III. Com., 
 is seat!^ therein. The 111 Com. will then seat the Encampment.) 
 
 111. Com- 111. Knights and Sir Knights! Order 
 Arms ! 
 
 111. Co 
 
 to you < 
 Comman 
 
 [NOTK 
 
 Section "277. 
 inander cxc 
 ThaH<' of th« 
 received in li 
 Sw. Ra. Al 
 ceivcd withn 
 and III Sw. 
 
 i.aswBf'afiso^^ania*'*'.*-!!**-** 'iasjaaostM 
 
or the purpose 
 the anteroom 
 fuciiiK inwanls 
 altar. As the 
 lis forming an 
 will again give 
 (i. will throw 
 SnprcnT^ (!nin- 
 ho ill. M with 
 ig up the rear, 
 r. will call up 
 I that those in 
 litor to the altar 
 light and left 
 lunander at the 
 
 :.s! Atten- 
 
 honor to 
 icampment, 
 
 are indeed 
 re to extend 
 ou will now 
 
 KECEl'lION CKREMONV 
 
 33 
 
 111. Com.— I have now j^^rcat plcasiin' in intnuliicinij; 
 to you our distinguished visitor, the 111. Sui)r(-'nie 
 Commander. 
 
 (NoTK 111 oflicerH holding Ihu rank from 2 to S Loth in.'lusive.aH per 
 Section •277, vvill be received in the name manner as the 111. Sunreme (om- 
 Vnanller except that the -ar.h of M..\" Hhall not he forn...l for th..m 
 Thomi of the rank from 9 to 18 both iocUmive an.l gonoral othcfiH v*>ll >« 
 received in like nuiuner hut without the ' arch of Hte.-l and without the 
 8w Bs All other otHcers f)f the rank at least of a ( ommander «'ll be le 
 ocivod without the " arch of steel " and without the escort of the 111. St. m. 
 and 111 Hw. Us. | 
 
 if honor," where 
 om the 111. Com., 
 nent. ) 
 
 Its ! Order 
 
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