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 TEMPERANCE WATCHMEN, 
 
 In Noith America. 
 
 IXSTITCTBD AT DURHAM, MAINB, 1849 J PeVISED IN A NEW DrAKT Tf 
 
 THE Central Committee, December 14, 1863 ; Again Revised 
 
 liY G&NEBAL Convention, at Durham, Nova ScoirA, 
 
 July 22d, 1857. 
 
 PRINCIPLES: 
 TEMPERANCE, HUMANITT, PROGRESS 
 
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 Thinted by J. D. McDosALr , 
 
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OPENING SEE VICE. 
 
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 JPreci-tPly at the hour, the S takes the chair, and with one rajj of ih* 
 feavel secures order. 
 
 S 0; Sisters-'- and Brothers, it is the hour of our cvenin;^^ 
 watch. Brother Messenger, is the entrance to our ball 
 secure ? 
 
 M. {AltendHto that dufy,) It is, Worthy Senior. 
 
 S 0. Arc all present Watchmen ? 
 
 M {Examines icith cure.) 
 
 If needed, the A M will assist the M, and they must demand the 
 password of all present, anl roport any wiihout it. 
 
 M. They are all correct, Worthy Senior. 
 
 S 0. Brother M will report if any ufllces are vacant*. 
 
 Vacancies filled by the chair. 
 
 S 0. The Messenger will see that none enter without tlie 
 password unless by permission from the e'mair. Admit no one 
 during the opening, initiatory or clusing cervices. 
 
 {Sisters and Brothers, a kind Providonte permits us to meet 
 again for counsel and labor. Tho ciip of trembling and 
 sorrow is s^ill forced upon wretched families. Tfao liquur 
 tralTic yt't co^nares those who would shelter, sustain and 
 ■defend their households. Will you share this night in the 
 coup..sel3 cj.xi etl'sr^s neces.-^ary for thciT vclief, and for the 
 advancement ol Temi'euance, Humanity' and Progress:' 
 
 All ru nop.l AYE. 
 
 S cal:s up lor singing, prayer, and announcement Of opening. 
 
 S 0. Let us then unite in our evening song, and seek 
 iDivine Wisdom. 
 
 Devotional services may he varied. Singing may ho followed by 
 reading the Scriptures or prayer-, or by either, at the discretion of the 
 Dhaplain. 
 
 SO. I now declare this Club duly -open for the work befors 
 us. Let us exchange our salutations^ 
 
 Opening— closing— all giving thorn ogother and wiih accuracy. <.'\n<\ 
 seated by gavel. 
 
 *The word 5i>fg.r to be used or omitted throughout the serviof"!, At 
 the discretion of the 8 0, as circumstances ra:iy retim-es 
 
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4 ORbER OF BUSINESS. 
 
 ABEIDGED FOEM OF OPENING. 
 
 S takes the chair and calls to order. 
 
 Bro. M, it is tbo hour of our evening watch. You will 
 pleaso see the members in order and the door secure. 
 
 M. Sisters and Brothers, you will please respond to tiio 
 gavel, and be in order for our evening watch. 
 
 After examination by the M and A M — 
 
 We are in order, Worthy Senior. 
 
 S 0. Let us seek Divine Wisdom. 
 
 Calls up for Prayer and Song. 
 
 Services of Chaplain— Song. ; 
 
 S 0. With gratitude for past favors, let us accept the guid- 
 ance of a kind Providence, and press on for nobler triumphs 
 in the cause of Temperance, Humanity and Progress. I 
 
 declare this Club open for business, omitting usual ceremonies. 
 
 OEDER OF BUSINESS. 
 
 1. Initiation, 
 
 2. Reading Record — approving or amending the same. 
 
 3. The usual questions by the S 0. Is any brcilber sick ? 
 Is there any report from the Committeo on Sickness ? Has 
 any brother violated his pledge ? Does any brother know of 
 such violation ? Will any brother propose a friend for mem- 
 bership ? 
 
 4. Business on the Record attended to in ordei*. 
 
 5. Report i-f Investigating Committee. 
 
 6. Balloting for Candidates. 
 
 7. Deferred and Miscellaneous business. 
 
 8. Has any brother a word of counsel or anytbing to offer 
 ,for the benefit of this Club, or the interests of our Order? 
 
 9. Payment of Assessments. 
 10. Closing ceremonies. 
 
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 INITIATION. 
 
 S 0. Brother M, are any strangers in waiting to join our 
 order ? 
 
 M. Your enquiry shall bo answered, Worthy Senior. 
 
 The A M retires to the ante-rcom, receives the names 'and the Initia. 
 lion fee of the oandidateSf instructs them to answer questions as the 
 Messenger shall answer for them, leads them to the door, and gives the 
 entering signal. The door or wicket is opened slightly by the Messenger. 
 
 M. Bro. A M, whom have you ?' 
 
 A M. Strangers desiring to become "Watchmen. 
 
 lland their names to the M. 
 
 M. Worthy Senior, there are strangers at tho door, desiring 
 to become Watchmen. Their names are — ■ — 
 
 S 0. Admit them with a Watchman's welcome. 
 M. We bid the strangers welcome. 
 
 As they enter, the S Calls Up, and all stand in profound silence or 
 unite in a song of welcome, while the candidates iu Qle follow the M 
 once around the Jlall, and are then arranged in front of the S 0. 
 
 M. These friends desire to become Watchmen. They have 
 been duly elected, iind with pleasure I present them for in- 
 struction in our work and symbols. 
 
 S 0. They are welcome, and shall be instructed. 
 
 Calls Down, and rises. 
 
 S 0. Do you desire to aid in advancing the cause of Tem- 
 perance. Humanity and Progress ? 
 
 [J/ ansioers with candidates] I Do. 
 
 S 0. Is it your voluntary oflFering and your honest desire 
 to join this circle of Temperance Watchmen, and share our 
 cares and counsels? 
 
 [All.-] It is, 
 
 S 0. Do you willingly pledge your sacred wcrd and honor, 
 to keep forever inviolably secret our signs, tokens, and pass- 
 words, and also such sayings and doings as you may witness 
 in their club room, as are confined to the private affairs of this 
 cjub, or of tho Order in generf*!." 
 
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 INITIATION'. 
 
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 S 0. Will you fake our solemn jtlodcjo to al. stain from the 
 improper us-^ of intoxicating ]i(juors Uurin^L,' your connection 
 with this Order ? 
 
 I will. 
 
 .S Calls Up. 
 
 Please lay your right hand upon your licr.rt, ns a pledge of 
 lidclity, and receive our solomti pledge. 
 
 PLEDGE. 
 
 Do yon solemnly promise, on you pacred w>rd and honor, 
 without any qualification or mental rc>'orvafion, that you will 
 not use any alcoliolic or iutoxicatin*^ drinks as u Leverage; 
 :ind that you will use your best endeavors to discourai^o the 
 manufacture, sale and u-'e of alcoholic and intoxicaling 
 leverages during your connection with this Order? 
 
 Answci' — I Do. 
 
 3 Calls Down. 
 
 Sisters and broth rs, yon are now of (v.v nnrnlKT. AVo 
 greet you as brothers. I give you the hand of a brother, and 
 with it the grip of a Watchman. [Gives it.] Ynu arc to use 
 it with caution, aiid only as a means of proving a brother, or 
 7;eturning his fraternal salutation. It is one of the means of 
 ]<rotection and recognition, outside of these walls*, and should 
 never be given, except for a useful purpose. We have other 
 safeguards, which, in due time, may be imparled. Our brother 
 M will now conduct y< u to the Secretary, that you may envoi 
 your name with ours. He will then introduce you to tho 
 Junior Observer, and to the worthy Chaplain. You will then 
 return for further instructions in our principles and lan- 
 guage. 
 
 After enrolling their names, tLey are thus addressed — 
 
 R S, Sisters and Brothers, again we welcome you, and 
 now hold you Avith a threefold cord r 
 
 1, Your solemn Pledge ; 
 
 2, The grip of a Watchman : 
 
 3, Your voluntary Signature. 
 
 "A three-fold cord is not easily broken." You are now to 
 pass to our worthy Junior Observer, for his instruction. 
 
 M. W J 0, these sisters and brothers await your pleasure 
 and instruction. 
 
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 J 0. I will rective them with a brother's grip, 
 Ileceivea the grip from each, and Instructs them if wrong. 
 
 The grip is right. Lot its integrity bo kept above suspi- 
 cion. Never lot this right band lift tho intoxicating cup to 
 your own lips or tho lips of a human being. Never let it 
 grasp tho tinhalloweil gains of the luiuor traffic, never wrong 
 a. brother, nor injtiro a fellow mortal. Bo it ever open to 
 relievo tho suffering and aid the cause of humanity. 
 
 I will now give tho enter-ng and retiring salutations'^ — 
 When admitted to the clulj w)om by tho Mes.songer, you will' 
 pass to the centre of tho room, face tho .Junior Observer, and 
 
 f give him this salutation . If given correctly, m will 
 
 answer it by a slight bow. When retiring while the C; ib is 
 
 J open you Avill gi\n» tho sign of secresy . You ^;ill now 
 
 observe tho M, and imitate him in giving saUitatif ^ j. 
 
 Tho Messengei' P''«*, jivfs the cnlerinpf ealutation and steps to the 
 light, then on« aitei smt tlier they give the same. Xlie Messt nger thon 
 ^ives iht) ri;t;- ipj? sa'utiition, atul retreats two steps. The ethers do the 
 same, securing accuiacy. 
 
 .T 0. lijother M will now introduce you to our worthy 
 Chn]'lain. 
 
 M. Worthy Chaplain, these sisterL and brothers desire 
 your cou;i?L'l in comnn'ricinfj tho life of Watchmen. 
 
 C- Sisters and brotlior.'-'. the fauso to which you are now 
 pledged i.s a worthy' one. You aru now to watch for instrut^- 
 tion in tho path of duty, ai.d l\n- opportunity to du gool. 
 Endeavor to qualify yourselves for intelligent, manly a<'il;)U. 
 Honesty and sincerity of purpost! should control your coiiuiiot. 
 Deeply sympathize with ttn<so whom intemp^jraiice lias made 
 children of sorrow. Summon iill your powers to shield tljem, 
 and stay the delngo of woe w'lich tho liquor traffic pours 
 upon their defcni cless heads. Yon are entering a wide field 
 of instruction, which it will ' e our aim to make familiar. Our 
 first duty is to become Witrkmen its well us \\ atchmcn. 
 
 You will labor that you may be instruwted. You will re- 
 ceive instruction that you may labor with success. Prove 
 yourselves workmen needing not to ho ashamed. Remember 
 an unslumbering eye watches tho conflict, and every individual 
 ^'ill be rewarded according to liis work. The symbols of our 
 order are sij^nificant, an<l should bo often pomk-.'cd. Will 
 yon give will) me the enterin": salntation ? You notice that it 
 has three >i:irt^. In entering the circle of Watchmen, as you 
 
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 give the sign (1) to the J 0, jou say distinctly, ''My heart h 
 still true in the cause of Temperance, it sympathizes with 
 suffering Humanily, and desires Protjreas in every good work." 
 (2) You thus declare "These lips have kept silence, in accord- 
 ance with my solemn pledge. The intoxicating cup hath nob 
 touched them. Falsehood, impurity, or deception, as regards 
 my solemn pledge, hath not polluted them." (3) You thus 
 appeal to a higher Power to witness your sincerity. You 
 implore the watchful eye of Omniscienco to guard your way, 
 ^nd his power to protect yoa in the hour of temptation and 
 danger. In the retiring salutation, you deliberately pledge, 
 fldelity till wo meet again. 
 
 Our Messenger will now conduct you to. the Worthy Senior 
 for further instruction. 
 
 M. Worthy Senior, these sisters and brothers have en- 
 rolled their names as Watchmen, and received the instructions. 
 of the J and the C, They now ask your further counsoL 
 
 S 0. Will the sisters and brothers give mo the entering^ 
 anu retiring salutations ? IGiven.l 
 
 The salutations are correct. Let their impressive lesson 
 abide with you, and control your conduct through life. 
 
 Your interest in this cause, and your perseverance and 
 progress thus far demand our confidence. 
 
 You have now, we trust, the spirit and the purpose ol* 
 Watchmen, but you still need the key of entrance to our halls. 
 Our key of entrance has three parts. You v.ill notice that 
 our order is founded on three cardinal principles — Temper- 
 ance, Humanity and Progress; and the number three, some- 
 times regarded as a sacred number, is constantly interwoven in 
 our symbols, and may aid in their use. 
 
 The key of entrance has 
 
 1, Three distinct raps at the door, thus— one, two, three — 
 corresponding with our three cardinal principles ,* 
 
 2, The pass V¥ord, to be given to the M at the door ; 
 
 3, The salutatioB, to be given to the J 0, which you already 
 have. 
 
 The password I now give you, on the express condition that 
 you will give it only to the M or A M at the door before enter- 
 ing, or on examination in the hall, or to the Senior Observer^ 
 and only in a low breath. 
 
 Gives it in writing — consumes it when returned- 
 
 Xhis paper, with the Password, I consign to the flames. 
 
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 instructing you that it has no longer existence, save in faithful 
 memories and true hearts. You are not to write it, or give it 
 by sign or symbol, except in the hall or at the door, and only 
 to the Messenger or S 0. If you lose it j'ou can receive it 
 only from the S O or by his dirention, No. moiiiber has a, 
 light to give or receive it otherwise. 
 
 I greet you as Watchmen, as sisters and brothers, and 
 
 proclaim you members of the Club No. of Temperance 
 
 Watchmen, for the Province of Nova Scotia. Let your life 
 and labors prove you worthy of our confidence, and of the 
 cause you have espoused. 
 
 Our M will now invest you with the appropriate emblems of 
 the order, and show you a seat. 
 
 M. With pleasure I present you this badge of our order. 
 Its three distinguishing features, the white, the blue, and the 
 red, are the emblems of our lending prin.ciples. The three 
 letters, which denote Temperance, Humanity and Progress, 
 may also indicate Truth, Harmony, and Perseverance^ as 
 watchwords in our future course. [Conducts to 6•e«^] 
 
 The adJresses of the C andf S may be made shorter, by omiWirg a 
 part if they think proper. 
 
 CLOSING ceeemony: 
 
 CHAIN OF BROTHERHOOD. 
 
 S 0>. Sisters and Brothers, the hour of rest approach e-s,, 
 and summons us away. Shall we form an endless Chain of 
 Brotherhood, and thus close our evening watch ? 
 
 Messenger arrays the new made members in front cf the S O'a desk 
 facing the JO. tf t kes hi-i place on .their right, and the !> S on 
 their left. Ti e circb is then formed with the Chaplain in the centre, 
 facing the new made member All cross hands, joining right ar.d left, 
 locking hands, and giving the Watch Grip. 
 
 C. This endless chain, the typo of our fraternity,* is 
 
 ' * When .there has been no initiation, the ft)llowing clause may be 
 used instead of the above — »' Is not extended to-ni;?ht by additiona! 
 links. We will hope t! at it may be soon extended, and that we may 
 continue to add, strength and permanency to our circle," &c. 
 
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 <!xtcnJocl to-night by additional links, Wc will hope that 
 t'iiey may add strength and permanency to our circle, giving 
 and receiving joy and hope and patience in the work assigned 
 u?. May we meet again at our appointed watch with fraternal 
 isympathies, and with rich experience of divine favor, as wo 
 now commit ourselves (and these new made brothers) to tho 
 watchful care of our Heavenly Father. 
 
 S 0. Sisters and brothers, wo separate for a little sea«Dn. 
 Night and silence invite us to rei-t from our labors, and gain 
 new life and strength for future confiictp. Let us bo- watchful 
 till wc meet again, that nothing shall disturb our harmony or 
 unfit us for our place in this endless chain. I declare thii! 
 Club dul}' closed till our next regular communication, unless 
 summoned earlier by tho Watchman's call. 
 
 Ilcmcmber yor.r solemn pledge. Bo failhful until death. 
 
 ABRIDGED CLOSING CEREMONY. 
 
 S 0. Sisters and brothers, our cvening.work is donc.-~ 
 Bhall our evening watch now close ? 
 
 [All rcspoiul] — Aym. 
 
 Let. us then maintain our sacred principles, and Iho pledges 
 wo havo matte to honor and maintain them. Darkness and 
 silence invite ui to rest from labor now, that we may worlk 
 with moro Avisdom and success, when light and duty call us to 
 new conlii'ts with the foe wc bavo to conquer, 1 declare this 
 .Club diilv closed. 
 
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 INSTITUTIOK. 
 
 The Delegaticn apprintcd to institute a new Clab having arrived .'tml 
 assembled in tlie 11 all with the petitioners, and as many others aii 
 receive the unanimous consent of the petitioners present, the Pro. SO, 
 his deputy, or the brother appointed to act as S O. shall take the ch;wr, 
 call to order, and say, 
 
 Gentlemen, I have tho pleasure to announce to you thn.t 
 your petition for power to orjj^anizo a Clnh in this place ha'5 
 been granted by the Prov. Club, anrl by tho nuthority of that 
 Club we now sipjcar before you, for tho purpose of perform- 
 \i)<; the necessary ceremonies, Aro you ready to proceed ? 
 
 [The petitioners anf^wer'] AVe arc. 
 
 S 0. Yon will then please to retire for a few njomt-ata, 
 wliile we make preparations to receive you. 
 
 The petitioners having retired, the Brothers will immediately mako 
 t!io necessary preparation, by filling the olfices. If there should not 
 be a sufficient number present to fill all the offices, one brother may fill 
 two or more. The Club will row be opened, and they will proceed to 
 initiate the petitioners in due form. 
 
 The initiation ceremony having been concluded, the S will say, 
 
 Brotlier?, yoti are now at liherty to proceed to the election 
 of your otTicers. 15e careful to select sucli aa will servo you 
 faithfully. 
 
 Ilie officers hrwing Irjcn elected, tl» S will proceed to in.-tai; them 
 In due form. The installation ceremony having buca comideted, the S 
 will Call Ur the Club, and the Delegate S will say — 
 
 Sisters and brothers, the ceretuonies of institution are now 
 complete, and by the authority of Prov. Club, Tempcranco 
 
 Watchmen, I now declare Temperance Watchmen 
 
 Ciub Ko. — «iu]y organized, wilb full powers to prrforrn all 
 llio rites and ceroinonies of tbo Brolborhood of Tcinperanco 
 AY^.tcbmcn, subordinate to the Prov. Club. 
 
 You have now in your po?sse.^i('n the means of doing tnucli 
 good, and restraining much evil; but these means will bo 
 powerless unless well and wisely used. Labor, therefore, in 
 your new vacation — carefully, untirin,i»ly, and earnestly labor. 
 See to it, th .t none enter hero in whom you cannot placo 
 implicit confidence. Remember tbat all liere are brother? j 
 tberoforc; Uoep tacrcdly tbe trusts wblch \ou ropo^c in each 
 
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 other. Forgiveness, however, is a divine virtue, and thero 
 are few who do not at tinoes need it. Let nothing influence 
 your conduct, while in. this hall except love for tlie cause of 
 Temperance. Bear it ever in mind that the drinker may be 
 reclaimed by kindness, and the vender may bo forced by the 
 law to abandon his diabolical trade. Forgetting not that 
 prayer is often made for the puccess of this cause, and that 
 an iinalumbering eye watches 3'our movements continunlly, 
 live, lovo and labor, and victory shall eventually crown your 
 endeavors. 
 
 Worthy Officers and Brothers, the duties for which wo were 
 delegated hr.vo been performed. Thanking you for your 
 kindness and attention, we now take our leave. 
 
 The delegation will now anangie them elves in front of the 8 O's desk, 
 and after giving him the salutation, it will be answered by all the ofH- 
 cers and brothers. They will then retne, headed by the Marshall. 
 
 Call Up. 
 
 The following is designed to give an idea of a Hall. The room may 
 oat always allow the officers jbeing placed in these positions, particu- 
 larly the M and A M. It is desirable, however that it conforms as 
 nearly as practiciible : 
 
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 There should b" p'aced in the centre of every Hall a pieco 
 of oil-cloth, about ono yard square. There should also he a 
 t^mall hole cut in the inside door, which shoulH always bo kept 
 shut except when being used. The M and A M should ba 
 furnished with staves. 
 
 The S and J should, on the night of installation, 
 appoint each two Supporters, to be called Right and Left 
 Hand Supporters, whose duty it shall be to attend upon the S 
 and J 0, to rise and be seated with them during the cei^e- 
 monic?. 
 
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 ^The lliTtALS shall be kept by the S 0, who is responsible 
 for them. They will be more carefully preserved by being 
 kept in a suitable box. Each officer should be requested to 
 COMMIT iiis PART TO MEMORY, and the S may allow them to 
 be taken for that purpose ; but they must be returned, at the 
 longcit, within two weeks. 
 
 Before the close of each meeting, the M should collect all 
 the private works, and deliver them to the S 0. 
 
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 B 
 
 C 
 
 D 
 
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 K 
 
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 JK8TALLAT10N. 
 
 inslallution may take place on the evening' of election, or on the llrsst 
 t :\ ening of the now term. Tlie rejiort cf ihc Trcasi'icr mast be given 
 Vefure tlie election. 
 
 S 0. Sistort= [ind Brathcrs. Iho term of the present oflkcis 
 liiis expired, and ctliers .-ire clecteti to succeed tlieui. 
 
 Sisters ar.d Bruihers, aro you salisued Avith tlie ckctiou yon 
 i.iive made ? 
 
 All respond — We aro. • 
 
 S 0. Let the officers now Lc installed. 
 
 The S selects a marshal. 
 
 Brother — ^ , will you act as marshal on this occasion? 
 
 ■p M. I will, Worthy Senior. 
 
 You will then receive from tho ofliocrs their regalia an;l all 
 documents and emldoius of ofrieo, and they v,- ill vacate their 
 sea's. 
 
 M. "Worthy Senior, tho chairs of office aro vi'.catcd* 
 
 S 0. Vou will now SCO tliat the officers eicct aro divested 
 ( f their regalia, and present them for installution, tho Worthy 
 S on tho right. 
 
 M. V/orthy Senior, the officers elect wait your pleasure. 
 
 S 0, Brothers, the choice of W'atchmen has called you to 
 fissurao important trusii'. Weigh well tho obligations you 
 assume, and the duties you undertake. Bo ever inspired with 
 our cardinal principles — Temperance, Humanity, and Pro- 
 
 liRESS. 
 
 Brother A M, you will prepare the part assigned you in the 
 Opening and Initiatory service, aid the M in his labors, and 
 in bis absence perform all tho duties of his office. 
 
 Bro. Mcr-senger, j'fm are intrusted with tho cr.ro of-lho 
 regalia, and all property of the Club not intrusted to others. 
 You will discharge the duty asi.dgned you in opening and 
 closing and the service of Initiation. Guard well the door 
 that none may enter or retire except in duo form. 
 
 Bro. Treasurer, you will promptly collect all taxes assessed 
 l)y Iho Club; pay all orders or demands t-anctioned by the 
 
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INSTALLATION. 
 
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 Club, while there is money in Iho treasur}'. Be re:i ly at any 
 kxina to report the state of the finances, and at the clos€ of 
 your term render a full siccount of your fetcwardship. 
 
 Bro. Ciiaplain, you will bo called to perform an important 
 part in the services of opening and initiation. Be also read}' 
 to impress npon the minds of the brothers the important 
 principles and tlio inslructiona appropriate to our order. May 
 you prove thus a faithful Watchman. 
 
 Bro. C S, you are charj^ed v\ith the correspondence of tljo 
 Club. Take care of all communications to and from the Club, 
 and let all its interests be safe in your hands. You are also 
 to assist the Kccording Secretary, and in his absence perform 
 the duti^is of his office. 
 
 Bro. R S, the records of this Club are confided to your care. 
 Keep them safely, and let all the transactions of the Club be 
 fairly recorded, so that you can at all times read tbem ac.iu*- 
 rately at the call of (be Oiub or of the Senior Observer. You 
 will ca; el ully preserve all books, papers, and other property 
 committed to your care, and perform the part assigned you in 
 the service of Initiation as a faithful AVatchman. 
 
 Bro. J 0, important duties are assigned you in the cere- 
 monies, instructions, and government of this Order. You 
 are at all times to assist the tj in his arduous duties, and to 
 preside in his absence. 
 
 Bro. S 0, you have t'.io iLicf mcrr ight, government and 
 instructions o^' this Club, an.l its interests and prosperity^ are 
 committed to your hands. The Opening, Closing, and Initia- 
 tory services arc under your diKHition, You aio to conduct 
 the meetings of the Club acccvdiug to parliamciitary usages, 
 preserve order, and maintain inviolate the Constitution and 
 Bye-Laws, and to install your successor, and all other officers- 
 elected during your term of office. Should the Club fail to 
 meet for the transaction of business for six months from the 
 expiration of your term of office, you will promptly deliver 
 up to the Provincial Club all the private books and documents 
 in your charg:c. Let your fidelily and skill be manifest to all, 
 and your administration be a model for your successors. 
 
 Worthy od cers elect, I have briefly explained the duties 
 and responsibilities of your respective stations. Will you 
 undertake to discharge them in all fidelity ? If so, yoa will 
 each please to lay your right hand upon your heart, and 
 receive the obligation, 
 
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 iNSTALLATION'. 
 
 Calls up the Club. 
 
 You do now, on your sft'crcd honor, as men and as 'tcnipef* 
 «nco Wntcliraen. in the presence of these witnesses, pledge 
 your fidelity and your best endeavors to the duties oi" your 
 respective offices, as now explained to yon, and as they may 
 hereafter come to your knowledge during the term of your 
 election. Ynci eng:«;:;e that you will conform to the la\vs, rules 
 and usiigCH of the Order, so far as you taay become acquainted 
 with them, to attend punctually the meetings during the term, 
 unless j'revcnted by sckness or unavoidable necessity, and to 
 use your best exertions to promote the harmony and prosper- 
 ity of the Order. 
 
 You further promise that you will not expose, or suffer to bo 
 exposed if in your power to prevent it, any (f the private 
 forms or ceremonies entrusted to your care ; that you will not 
 copy them, nor suffer any person to copy them : and that you 
 will deliver up, at the close of your term, or sooner if called 
 upon to do so, all books, papers, documents, keys, and other 
 property belonging to this club in yotir possession, or under 
 your control, to your successor in oiFice, the Senior Observer, 
 or any person appoin'ed by the Club to receive them. If you 
 will comply with this obligaiion, you will respond audibly, "I 
 
 so PROMISE AND KXGAGE." 
 
 SO Calls Down. 
 
 S 0. The Marshal will now invest the offlcers, except the S 
 0, beginning with the A M, with their appropriate regalia and 
 implements of office, and conduct them to their statiotis. 
 
 M. Worthy Senior, the officers are stationed. 
 
 S 0. Worthy Senior [advaiiciiig to (he S elect,] you are 
 called by the election of IJrothers to preside over a brother- 
 hood of Watchmen. Confiding in your skill and fidelii'y, it is 
 with sincere pleasure that I commit to your hands these res- 
 ponsible trusts — these interests of our beloved Order, — aid 
 
 instal you S of Club, No. — , for tho present quarter. 
 
 lltccive this badge of your office. Wear it. I3e worthy of it. 
 Let it receive no stain ere it passes to other hands. I present 
 you, also, with tho private books and instructions of your 
 office. Understand well their import, and use them as a 
 skilful overseer, a master workman. 
 
 Finally, I present you this gavel — the emblem of authority. 
 Use it with firmness and impartiality, that its signals may be 
 ever heard and obeyed. 
 
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 t)ne blow calls to order or seats the Club, if standing. Two 
 ^'aps oalU up the officers — one seats them. Three blows call up 
 the whole Club. 
 
 The S uses the gavel, as above, and while all are standing proceeds. 
 I will now conduct y^u to your chair. You will seat the 
 Club, and assume at once the duties of your office. 
 
 The S on taking, his station will scat the Club — addresses the 
 Brothel s briefly, as tie deems proper, and take his seat. The P S 
 being seated at his right, in the chair of the Right Supporter, will 
 request the S to call up the other officers, and will rise with them at 
 the second blow. - < : 
 
 P S 0. Worthy Brothers, you are called to the offices you 
 now hold by the choice of Watchmen. It is proof of their 
 confidence and respect. Prove yourselves worthy. The honor 
 and prosperity of the Order now repose in your bands. Fi- 
 delity and skill on your part will give strength, progress and 
 prosperity to this Order ; partiality, neglect, or indifference, 
 would soon work its ruin. 
 
 By the love you bear the Order, I charge you, meet youT 
 responsibility as chosen guardians of the principles and 
 interests of Watchmen. Be firm, patient, faithful, just, digni- 
 fied. Let every word and action show your sincerity and 
 devotion to the principles of Temperance, Humanity and 
 Progress. Thus will you prove yourselves worthy to bo 
 chosen standard bearers of Temperance Watchmen, 
 
 Sisters and brothers of this Club, is it your pleasure that 
 'these officers now installed serve you during the present term? 
 [All answer.^ 
 
 IT IS OUR PLEASURE. 
 
 P S 0. Will you honor and obey, support and assist them 
 in their work ? If so, rise in silence at (or without) the 
 sound \f the gavel. 
 
 All riae. 
 
 Brothers, this occasion marks a new epoch in our lives. — 
 We here erect another way mark in our progress to eternity. 
 Another milestone in the journey of life reminds us of its 
 approaching end. Let us here renew our pledge of fidelity to 
 each other and to our cherished principles, and gird ourselves 
 for conflict with the common foe. Let. us once more form an 
 endleps chain of brotherhood, and as we grasp the hands of 
 Watchmen, unite with our worthy Chaplain in seeking divine 
 'direction, and consecrate our lives anew to the work before us. 
 
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 iNSTALLATiaJN. 
 
 Let us then unite in our song of consecration, ur\(\ onco«more 
 iiing our banner to the breeze, bearing onward and aloft the 
 standards, till its ample folds and inspiring watchwords shall 
 float in triumph over a land redeemed. If faithful to our 
 trust. Heaven will smile upon our eflforts, and there will be 
 joy in the presence of angels over repentant sinners, ransomed 
 from the slavery of appetite and the dominion of sin. JFuture 
 ages will rejoice in this age of deliverance. 
 
 The Brethren will here form the Endless Chain, crossinfir the arms in 
 front of the body and joining hand?, so that each can give the other 
 mutually the Watchman's grip. Prayer will now be offered by th« 
 Chaplain. Hands will then be disjoined, and the song sung, while thus 
 standing, or after returning to their seats, as the F S may direct.—- 
 iEhe pass word may then be given, and be disposed of as in initiatioa. 
 

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