Room Arrangement: The Altar, the Councilors' seat and pedestals, the station of the Officers and chairs for the members should be arranged as shown on Diagram One or as close to that arrangement as the circumstances of the room permit. For example: Some Chapters may find it necessary to place Preceptors 1, 2 and 3 on the South side of the room and Preceptors 4, 5, 6 and 7 on the North side. If the door through which most Officers, members and others normally enter the Chapter room is not located at the point indicated as "A" on Diagram One, the Junior Deacon and Sentinel would necessarily be relocated to that door to enable them to control access.

Required Paraphernalia: In an open meeting, a Chapter room should be furnished with the following paraphernalia: two gavels; seven candlesticks with candles, Bible, school books, National flag in standard; chime.

Optional Items: Altar cloth; flowers; Chapter banner; baton for Marshal; Bible maker; gavel for Junior Councilor.

Candles: The candles should be arranged about and to the East of the Altar as shown on Diagram One.

Flag and Banner: The National flag and the Chapter banner should be placed in standards at the positions shown on Diagram One.

Gavels: A gavel should be on the pedestal at the stations of the Master Councilor and Senior Councilor.

Altar: In an open meeting, only the Holy Bible and school books must be placed on the Altar. If desired, only an Altar cloth, Bible marker and flowers may be added.

If flowers are used, they should be placed around the Holy Bible, but not on it. If Bible marker is used, the DeMolay emblem upon it, if any, should be toward the West side of the Altar, whether the Bible is opened or closed. If there is a DeMolay emblem on the Altar cloth, it should be on the West side.

Robes: The uniform adopted by the International Supreme Council for use by Chapter Officers is a black cape robe lined with red with the DeMolay emblem on the wearer's right breast. That robe is for use by all Officers in Open Ceremonies.

Pronunciations and Definitions: Appendix A contains a brief dictionary of words used in DeMolay ceremonies, including correct pronunciations. DeMolay members preparing a ritual part should consult Appendix A for a thorough understanding of the meanings of the words and the correct pronunciations so they may more effectively teach the lessons contained in the ceremonies.

Music: Appendix B contains a program of selected music titles. The use of music in all DeMolay Ritual work is strongly recommended. Throughout the text, blanks for the entry of suggested music are provided. A standard cassette tape of musical selections is available from the International Supreme Council headquarters.

Diagrams and Figures: Appendix C contains diagrams showing the Chapter room set-up. The positions of the Officers, the letter designations used in describing the floor movements, and figures displaying a series of photographs of the correct way of conducting persons, carrying the flag, etc.