The Eastern Star is the basis of the five degrees of the Adoptive Rite
Landmark 1
illustrating fervency, LOVE, generosity and patience and submission under wrongs.
Electa
Gavel within a star
Worthy Matron
"Believest thou this!"
Martha
*** Three raps of the gavel indicate.....
the chapter room to stand
Each candidate shall declare a belief in the existence of a supreme being.
Landmark 4
Ruth
Crossed pens within a star
Secretary
"Who is this?"
Ruth
How many Landmarks are there?
15
It is the right of every member to appeal from the decision of a subordinate chapter to the grand chapter of the state.
Landmark 11
Illustrating justice, Courage and fidelity to kindred and friends.
Esther
Dove within a star
Warder
"Alas my Daughter"
Adah
The Cabalistic word upon the block of the star which in examination should be alternated.
FATAL
Fairest among thousands all together lovely
The control of the Rite lies in the state Grand Chapter of the Adoptive Rite
Landmark 7
Illustrating integrity, filial devotion and respect to the binding force of a vow
Adah
Rayed star within a star
Associate Patron
"Love on another"
Electa
The Worthy Matron & Worthy Patron are stationed in the....(Pg .27)
East
Its lessons are scriptural; Its teachings are moral; and its purposes are beneficent
Landmark 2
Illustrating undeviating faith in the hour of trial and the immortality of the soul
Martha
Square and compasses within a star
Worthy Patron
"What wilt thou!"
Esther
__Sheaf of wheat within a Triangle
__Broken column Within a star
__Cup within a triangle
A. Martha
B. Electa
C. Ruth