15 Questions
What should be placed upon the pedestal in the East?
A Gavel
What is the purpose of three blows of the gavel?
To call up the entire Chapter
What is the position of the white point of the Five-pointed Star?
Towards the West
What is the use of the Sword and Veil?
For the Adah degree
What is the purpose of one blow of the gavel?
To call the Chapter to order
The Altar in the Chapter room should be placed in the East.
False
The pedestals in the Chapter room are used to hold the small Bibles.
False
Two blows of the gavel are used to seat the Chapter when standing.
False
The Crown and Scepter are used in the ritual of Adah.
False
There should be a Banner with an emblem of a Broken Column in the Chapter room.
True
The Altar in the Chapter room should be placed in the center of a ______ Star.
Five-pointed
Upon the Altar should be an open ______.
Bible
Each Chapter should have a Seal, Signet, and one or more small ______.
Bibles
Two blows of the gavel call up the ______.
Officers
The chairs for the Star Officers may either face the ______, or incline toward the Altar.
East
Study Notes
Chapter Room Furniture and Layout
- The center of the Chapter room features an Altar, standing on a five-pointed star with the five colors of the Order, with the white point facing west.
- An open Bible is placed upon the Altar.
Officer Stations
- In the East, a pedestal holds a Gavel for the use of the presiding officer.
Chapter Symbols and Props
- Each Chapter has a Seal and Signet, as well as one or more small Bibles.
- Additional props include: · A Sword and Veil for Adah · Culms of Barley for Ruth · A Crown and Scepter for Esther · A Broken Column for Martha · A Cup for Electa · Banners with appropriate emblems
Officer Seating
- The chairs for the Star Officers may face the East or incline towards the Altar.
Use of the Gavel
- One blow of the gavel: · Calls the Chapter to order · Seats the Chapter when standing · Completes the Chapter's closing
- Two blows of the gavel call up the Officers.
- Three blows of the gavel call up the entire Chapter.
Chapter Room Furniture and Layout
- The center of the Chapter room features an Altar, standing on a five-pointed star with the five colors of the Order, with the white point facing west.
- An open Bible is placed upon the Altar.
Officer Stations
- In the East, a pedestal holds a Gavel for the use of the presiding officer.
Chapter Symbols and Props
- Each Chapter has a Seal and Signet, as well as one or more small Bibles.
- Additional props include: · A Sword and Veil for Adah · Culms of Barley for Ruth · A Crown and Scepter for Esther · A Broken Column for Martha · A Cup for Electa · Banners with appropriate emblems
Officer Seating
- The chairs for the Star Officers may face the East or incline towards the Altar.
Use of the Gavel
- One blow of the gavel: · Calls the Chapter to order · Seats the Chapter when standing · Completes the Chapter's closing
- Two blows of the gavel call up the Officers.
- Three blows of the gavel call up the entire Chapter.
Chapter Room Furniture and Layout
- The center of the Chapter room features an Altar, standing on a five-pointed star with the five colors of the Order, with the white point facing west.
- An open Bible is placed upon the Altar.
Officer Stations
- In the East, a pedestal holds a Gavel for the use of the presiding officer.
Chapter Symbols and Props
- Each Chapter has a Seal and Signet, as well as one or more small Bibles.
- Additional props include: · A Sword and Veil for Adah · Culms of Barley for Ruth · A Crown and Scepter for Esther · A Broken Column for Martha · A Cup for Electa · Banners with appropriate emblems
Officer Seating
- The chairs for the Star Officers may face the East or incline towards the Altar.
Use of the Gavel
- One blow of the gavel: · Calls the Chapter to order · Seats the Chapter when standing · Completes the Chapter's closing
- Two blows of the gavel call up the Officers.
- Three blows of the gavel call up the entire Chapter.
This quiz is about the setup and layout of a Masonic Chapter room, including the placement of the Altar, Bible, and other symbols and objects.
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