monasteryboard

The explanation is:

Four of the five Rosicrucians (requisite to function a public establishment) of the Monastery level of the quasi-religious path. All are of equal rank, and are also equal in rank to the fifth Rosicrucian, representing spirit. From left to right, here pictured are: the Ros. Cardinal of Water, of Air, of Fire and of Earth. Their grab is suitable for standard business by the five Rosicrucians of the Monastery as a round-table "board of trustees." All their left arms clench their chairs.