WHEATSHEAF – “Signifies GOODNESS AND PLENTY. Grain when made into bread gives health and strength, but when grain is made into beer, the goodness is destroyed and poison called alcohol created.” THE SERPENT – “Is the emblem of evil and denotes cunning and deceit. Just as the serpent can penetrate through where no other animal may pass, so drink creeps into every aspect of living and by the cunning and deceitful advertising the brewers get in everywhere to tempt people to drink. Solomon said “Drink biteth like a Serpent and stingeth like an Adder; and whosever is deceived by it is a fool.”” THE DOVES – “Signify GENTLENESS AND KINDNESS and teaches us that we have to deal gently and kindly with those who fall prey to demon drink.” Our vertical sliding sash windows ensure that your home retains its character and charm. You can choose from a wide range of styles (including the Georgian sash windows style) features and hardware options to complement your home.

THE LAMB – “Stands for MEAKNESS, INNOCENCE AND MODESTY and teaches us that we must be prepared to make sacrifices if needs be to preserve these qualities in our characters, and to make sacrifices for others.” THE RAINBOW – “Depicts that promise and is the sign of GOD’S COVENANT to us, as his promise never to destroy the world. So the rainbow teaches us to be faithful to our promise in the pledge, and thus prevent strong drink from destroying the world.” At Colin’s Sash Windows, we are committed to help you with the best suitable windows to give your house a new look. Our uPVC sliding sash windows are manufactured in the UK, supplied nationwide and exported worldwide. Unlike many suppliers, we always give the best price possible to all customers first time – homeowners or trade. Victoria Solt Dennis, Discovering Friendly and Fraternal Societies. Their Badges and Regalia (Princes Risborough: Shire Publications, 2005), p.37 Designed to replicate the traditional timber sash window whilst incorporating the benefits of uPVC. Our sash windows operate like traditional box sash windows – both the top and bottom sashes slide up and down as standard, and most of them tilt inwards for easy cleaning. They are also double glazed, A energy rated. All our sliding sash windows are made-to-measure and delivered to your property ‘ready to fit’. Since they come with a 10-year warranty, you don’t have to worry about your investment.PEACE AND PLENTY – “ THE REWARD OF TEMPERANCE and teaches us that men would live at peace better if selfishness and greed were no more. If drink was banished there would be plenty of happiness for all.” TWISTED CHORD – “Indicates that UNITY IS STRENGTH and teaches us not to be selfish but united and working together to withstand the destroyer drink.”

CORNUCOPIA – “signifies ABUNDANCE AND PLENTY and teaches us to be thrifty and to save our money by obtaining all the good things of life, instead of wasting it on strong drink the enemy of goodness.” The images in the Rechabite emblem which include the beehive motif, each have a different meaning and lesson to teach – THE EYE – “Indicates WATCHFULNESS and teaches us to be ever alert to avoid evil and temptation. Strong drink injures vision and harms thought. It also reminds us that the all-seeing eye of God, therefore we must be true to our pledge and do nothing we should be ashamed of Him seeing.” The sash in the picture to the left (circa 1900, image courtesy of Healthy Investment, Bury, Lancs) belonged to a Chief Ruler, the highest ranking officer in a Rechabite District. It clearly shows the Rechabite emblem with its many symbols, most of which were related to Christian themes. White sashes were presented to new members at the conclusion of the Rechabite initiation ceremony. The symbolism of the colour white was explained via a reading from the book of Revelations 7.9. The main theme being that the robes of the Twelve tribes were made white by washing them in the blood of the Lamb. “From which we learn that white is an emblem of purity. The white sash, therefore, is to teach you that your life must be pure and free from immoral blemishes, and I trust that while you wear the robe of purity you will keep yourself unspotted from the world”.(6) The Rechabite sash, therefore acted as a reminder to members of their duties from a Christian perspective. The ‘immoral blemishes’ were to be avoided at all costs and very probably related to both the consumption of alcohol and a breaking of the Rechabite pledge in which all members consented to a life of total abstinence.SWORD AND OLIVE BRANCH – “Represents JUSTICE AND PEACE. It teaches us to be honourable and just in all things, particularly with our fellow men, hence our being brothers and sisters in our fellowship, and living peaceably with all men.”