Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Law

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Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity A History of the
Initiation Ritual
Lynn Chipperfield Grand High Pi
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The Exemplification Narration - What the
Initiation Ritual means . . .
A History of the Initiation Ritual - How
the Initiation Ritual was written . . .
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Warren Cole
Albert Cross
Jack Mason
Bruce McIntosh
E.J.C. Fischer
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1912 First Edition 1913 Second Edition 1915
Third Edition 1920 Fourth Edition 1925
Fifth Edition 1938 Sixth Edition 1941 Seventh
Edition 1966 Eighth Edition 1985 Ninth
Edition
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Gamma Zeta Massachusetts Agricultural
College (Amherst)
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The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of
Husbandry
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1913 Assembly
I dont want to hurt anybodys feelings by
making fun of our Ritual . . .
- Jack Mason, 1913
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From the moon we receive light after the sun has
set. ... The time for beginning great things is
at the new moon!
- Cole Ritual, 1912
This may be very pretty as a local farming
superstition, but as the teaching of a college
fraternity it is pure bosh.
- Jack Mason, 1913
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Purity
Faith
Hope
Passion
Strength
Brotherly Love
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Purity
Common Rights
Faith
Hope
Peace
Faith
Passion
Strength
Neutral Rights
Civil Rights
Brotherly Love
Charity
What analogy is there between the words civil,
common and neutral? Might we not just as well say
high, low and Hungarian, or physical, mental and
pug-nosed? A mystery is something which ... is
made to transcend the understanding. It is not
something which defies the understanding by being
plain nonsense. - Jack Mason, 1913
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Buried seeds wake to life in darkness and send
up their germs seeking Heavens sunlight.
Wherever you go, whatever you do, aim to do
good. You have come into Lambda Chi Alpha with
clean hands, to nourish the peace of this
zeta. - Cole Ritual, 1912
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Flower - Dark Blue Violet - Faith Fruit - Wild
Grape - Charity Tree Olive - Acquired
Taste Vegetable Potato Benevolence
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As a grand finale the wonderful, mystical
letters ??? are explained to him. He is then
given water. This is a most useful precaution,
and should reflect great credit on the writer of
our ritual. A man who has just learned what
Lambda Chi Alpha stands for needs water about as
badly as anyone I know.
- Jack Mason
March 22, 1913
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If you dont mind, I shall lay down a few ideals
for us to steer by.
- Jack Mason
Do not feel at all sensitive about picking that
Ritual or any part to pieces as I am with you in
any idea that you have for Lambda Chi Alphas
good. -
Warren Cole
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1912 First Edition 1913 Second Edition 1915
Third Edition 1920 Fourth Edition 1925
Fifth Edition 1938 Sixth Edition 1941 Seventh
Edition 1966 Eighth Edition 1985 Ninth
Edition
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November 15, 1911 No name No constitution
No ritual No organization Alpha Zeta
March 22, 1913 Name selected
Constitution written Cole Ritual written
Grand High Zeta Six additional Zetas
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Committee on Ritual J. L. Howland,
Chairman Murray Lincoln Louis Robbins Samuel
Dyer Jack Mason
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Warren Cole
Albert Cross
Jack Mason
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Omicron Zeta Cornell University
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As for myself I am somewhat disappointed that a
better piece of work has not been accomplished
upon the Ritual. The first degree I consider to
be about the right kind of stuff. The second is
good but not enough of it to work it out a bit
stronger and more impressive than the first. The
third was gotten up in a hurry and it shows it
when one sits down alone and reads it over. It
is the best that can be done however, and I am
pleased to think it is ready to be sent out to
the Zetas. I honestly believe we have a
wonderful teaching for a fraternity Ritual. I
also hope that when we call in the Rituals next
year that we can enlarge upon it a bit.

- Warren Cole
September 17,
1913
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I wish myself that we had something better in
Ritual. This will carry us over one year,
though, and we can fix up something. The 3rd
Degree, both the one we did in New York and the
one I did at Block Island, are cluttered up. The
underlying ideas or teachings are good enough for
anyone. You, Dyer and Robbie did good work and
for the time at our disposal I think we did quite
as well as could be expected.
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Jack Mason
September 19, 1913
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WarrenCole_at_LambdaChi.org
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1912 First Edition 1913 Second Edition 1915
Third Edition 1920 Fourth Edition 1925
Fifth Edition 1938 Sixth Edition 1941 Seventh
Edition 1966 Eighth Edition 1985 Ninth
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Theta Kappa Nu Ritual Room
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Sword Ceremony
Oath
Death Scene
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Ad Sum

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Almighty Father, creator of heaven and earth, we
beseech Thee to be with us. Bless our circle and
the Aspirants who stand in our midst to be tried.
We ask Thee to give them courage, to endow them
with prudence and wisdom, that they may be true
and faithful Brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha all the
rest of their lives. Amen.
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You are dismissed!
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Second Degree Circumambulation
"Take heed to yourselves If thy brother trespass
against thee, rebuke him and if he repent,
forgive him."
"Behold how good and how pleasant it is for
brethren to dwell together in unity. It is like a
precious ointment, like the dew of Hermon. It is
like the dew that descended on the mountains of
Zion for there was commanded the blessing, even
the blessing of life, forevermore.
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Of my own free will ...
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Of my own free will, / I, (state your full name),
/ do promise and swear, / before God / and before
the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha, / that I will /
for the rest of my life / abide by these solemn
pledges   I will always give the principles / of
Lambda Chi Alpha / my earnest and sincere
consideration / and will, / throughout my whole
life, / faithfully adhere / to the ideals / for
which the Fraternity stands, / which its Ritual
teaches, / and which its emblems keep /
constantly before my eyes. /   I will never
reveal, / nor will I permit to become known, / to
any person / not a duly accepted candidate / of
Lambda Chi Alpha / any of the secrets of this
Fraternity, / nor will I ever reveal any of these
/ to a candidate of Lambda Chi Alpha / except
upon due authorization, / and in the manner
prescribed / by the Ritual of the Fraternity.
/   I will never join any local general
fraternity / at this institution, / or any other
national general fraternity / at any institution.
/   I will abide by the laws and traditions / of
Lambda Chi Alpha, / and the rulings / of its
officers. /   I will strive with the utmost
diligence / for the upbuilding of the Fraternity,
/ within this Zeta / and at other institutions. /
I agree to be ever active and alert / to discover
and bring into touch with the Fraternity / any
students at this and other institutions / whose
personalities, / ideals and attainments / are
such as would make them / desirable members of
our bond. /   I will work diligently / in my
college studies, / applying myself with all the
energy at my command. / I will also take part /
in all worthy student activities / for which my
abilities fit me. / I will strive with diligence
/ toward the achievement / of an active and
useful life, / and toward the realization / of
the highest attainments / of which I may be
capable. /   I promise to develop and conserve /
my physical powers, / refraining from errors and
excesses / to follow the highest moral
standards, / avoiding impurity of speech and
conduct / to be guided throughout my whole life,
/ both public and private, / by Christian ideals.
/   I will lend assistance and support / to all
brothers whenever needed, / both in college and
in after life, / so far as I may be able to do so
/ without serious sacrifice to myself / or those
dependent upon me. / I will at all times / try to
foster a spirit of brotherly love, / mutual aid,
/ and close personal association and affection /
between the members of the Fraternity, / alumni
and undergraduate, / both within and between the
Zetas. /   To which I pledge my oath and faith, /
in accordance with / the Christian teachings of
this Ritual / and as a gentleman. / For the least
violation / I invoke upon myself / expulsion, /
suspension, / or other lawful penalty.   So help
me God!
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What two words are Lambdas boast? Ambi
tion Progress
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You are dismissed!
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You are dismissed!
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1912 First Edition 1913 Second Edition 1915
Third Edition 1920 Fourth Edition 1925
Fifth Edition 1938 Sixth Edition 1941 Seventh
Edition 1966 Eighth Edition 1985 Ninth
Edition
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Warren Cole
Samuel Dyer
E.J.C. Fischer
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Behold, a certain man had two sons . . .
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1912 First Edition 1913 Second Edition 1915
Third Edition 1920 Fourth Edition 1925
Fifth Edition 1938 Sixth Edition 1941 Seventh
Edition 1966 Eighth Edition 1985 Ninth
Edition
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Jack Mason
Bruce McIntosh
E.J.C. Fischer
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1919-20 Assembly Ann Arbor
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Of my own free will ...

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Second Degree Circumambulation
1. "Behold how good and how pleasant it is for
brethren to dwell together in unity. It is like a
precious ointment, like the dew of Hermon. It is
like the dew that descended on the mountains of
Zion for there was commanded the blessing, even
the blessing of life, forevermore.
2. He that covereth his sins shall not prosper
but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall
have mercy. If thy brother sin, rebuke him and
if he repent, forgive him.
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1912 First Edition 1913 Second Edition 1915
Third Edition 1920 Fourth Edition 1925
Fifth Edition 1938 Sixth Edition 1941 Seventh
Edition 1966 Eighth Edition 1985 Ninth
Edition
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Of my own free will, / I, (state your full name),
/ do promise and swear, / before God / and before
the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha, / that I will /
for the rest of my life / abide by these solemn
pledges   I will always give the principles / of
Lambda Chi Alpha / my earnest and sincere
consideration / and will, / throughout my whole
life, / faithfully adhere / to the ideals / for
which the Fraternity stands, / which its Ritual
teaches, / and which its emblems keep /
constantly before my eyes. /   I will never
reveal, / nor will I permit to become known, / to
any person / not a duly accepted candidate / of
Lambda Chi Alpha / any of the secrets of this
Fraternity, / nor will I ever reveal any of these
/ to a candidate of Lambda Chi Alpha / except
upon due authorization, / and in the manner
prescribed / by the Ritual of the Fraternity.
/   I will never join any local general
fraternity / at this institution, / or any other
national general fraternity / at any institution.
/   I will abide by the laws and traditions / of
Lambda Chi Alpha, / and the rulings / of its
officers. /   I will strive with the utmost
diligence / for the upbuilding of the Fraternity,
/ within this Zeta / and at other institutions. /
I agree to be ever active and alert / to discover
and bring into touch with the Fraternity / any
students at this and other institutions / whose
personalities, / ideals and attainments / are
such as would make them / desirable members of
our bond. /   I will work diligently / in my
college studies, / applying myself with all the
energy at my command. / I will also take part /
in all worthy student activities / for which my
abilities fit me. / I will strive with diligence
/ toward the achievement / of an active and
useful life, / and toward the realization / of
the highest attainments / of which I may be
capable. /   I promise to develop and conserve /
my physical powers, / refraining from errors and
excesses / to follow the highest moral
standards, / avoiding impurity of speech and
conduct / to be guided throughout my whole life,
/ both public and private, / by Christian ideals.
/   I will lend assistance and support / to all
brothers whenever needed, / both in college and
in after life, / so far as I may be able to do so
/ without serious sacrifice to myself / or those
dependent upon me. / I will at all times / try to
foster a spirit of brotherly love, / mutual aid,
/ and close personal association and affection /
between the members of the Fraternity, / alumni
and undergraduate, / both within and between the
Zetas. /   To which I pledge my oath and faith, /
in accordance with / the Christian teachings of
this Ritual / and as a gentleman. / For the least
violation / I invoke upon myself / expulsion, /
suspension, / or other lawful penalty.   So help
me God!
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You are dismissed!
This is the obligation sign of this degree
... This is the grip ... The pass sentence
of this degree ... This is the lesson sign ...
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Second Degree Circumambulation
1. "Behold how good and how pleasant it is for
brethren to dwell together in unity. It is like a
precious ointment, like the dew of Hermon. It is
like the dew that descended on the mountains of
Zion for there was commanded the blessing, even
the blessing of life, forevermore. 2. He that
covereth his sins shall not prosper but whoso
confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
If thy brother sin, rebuke him and if he repent,
forgive him.
3. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged
condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned
forgive and ye shall be forgiven give and it
shall be given unto you. For with the same
measure that ye mete withal, it shall be measured
to you again.
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You have escaped the misery of falling into a
deep and dangerous pitfall, the depths of which
no man knoweth. May you ever continue to be on
the alert to guard with the same devotion, energy
and foresight the welfare and interests of Lambda
Chi Alpha. May neither threats of bodily
torture nor the force of persuasion ever wring
from you the mysteries of the Brotherhood, or
turn you aside from the path of virtue.
Behold, a certain man had two sons . . .
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1925 NIC Conference New York City Standing
Kelsey, McIntosh, Lee, Lightner, Mason,
Speer Seated Gerecke, Fischer
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1912 First Edition 1913 Second Edition 1915
Third Edition 1920 Fourth Edition 1925
Fifth Edition 1938 Sixth Edition 1941 Seventh
Edition 1966 Eighth Edition 1985 Ninth
Edition
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Ad Sum
All flesh shall perish together
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1912 First Edition 1913 Second Edition 1915
Third Edition 1920 Fourth Edition 1925
Fifth Edition 1938 Sixth Edition 1941 Seventh
Edition 1966 Eighth Edition 1985 Ninth
Edition
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Second Degree Circumambulation
1. "Behold how good and how pleasant it is for
brethren to dwell together in unity. It is like a
precious ointment, like the dew of Hermon. It is
like the dew that descended on the mountains of
Zion for there was commanded the blessing, even
the blessing of life, forevermore. 2. He that
covereth his sins shall not prosper but whoso
confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
If thy brother sin, rebuke him and if he repent,
forgive him. 3. Judge not, and ye shall not
be judged condemn not, and ye shall not be
condemned forgive and ye shall be forgiven give
and it shall be given unto you. For with the same
measure that ye mete withal, it shall be measured
to you again. 4. "Take heed to yourselves If
thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him
and if he repent, forgive him.
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1912 First Edition 1913 Second Edition 1915
Third Edition 1920 Fourth Edition 1925
Fifth Edition 1938 Sixth Edition 1941 Seventh
Edition 1966 Eighth Edition 1985 Ninth
Edition
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Of my own free will . . .
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Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity A History of the
Initiation Ritual
Lynn Chipperfield Grand High Pi