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SN MPR Pree Ri le ee oe nor vile & a) oo Both members and nonmembers attending NOI meetings are { thoroughly searched before entering the temple hall. All males are searched. for liquor, guns, knives, files, or any sharp instrument. Not only are these items not allowed in the temple, but also cigarettes, gum, papers, packages, or such items are taken from the man. He is then furnished a claim ticket with which to reclaim his property on leaving the temple. Females are taken to another part of the building, searched for weapons of any kind, and even relieved of possessions such as lipstick and cosmetics. They, too, receive a ticket to reclaim their property upon leaving the temple. After being thoroughly searched, the individuals are admitted to the temple meeting room,where the members are seated separately, men in one section, women in another. At open meetings, where visitors are in attendance, the visitors are also seated in a separate section. During meetings, guards are stationed around the hall and in the aisles. They are changed at regular | intervals. The guards’ duties are revealed in "general orders for guards" which were issued by the Chicago temple: "1. To take charge of this post, and all temple property in view. . To walk my post in a perfect manner, keeping always on the . To report all violations of orders J am instructed te enforce. To report all calls from post, more distant irom the iemple than my own. ec de . To quit my post, only when properly relieved. pares ae To receive, obey and pass on to the sentinel, who relieves me, a all orders from the commanding officer, officers of the day, and 7 non-commissioned officers of the guard only. . - 4 -