sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W.
: Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge
S.D. who rises
Cuts
calls for E.As. to the door which has been opened by I.G. and Cand. picks up S. and
Some brother generally makes a motion that the lodge be closed; it being seconded and carried: constitutional rolls. and Cand. W.M. I.G., see who seeks admission. : Do you bring anything further? I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F.,
: Give me that Word. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. then sits, after which
in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more
on his return. : What is this? K.S. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards
S.W. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in
in passing. advances on to edge of S. P. : Bro. S.D. tests Cand. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. to
of pedestal. passes S. to W.M. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp,
takes control of Cand. J.W. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. - To order Brethren in the First Degree. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. J.W. W.M. and give Sp. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by
:
Second Degree. prompting
I.G. The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge sits in the West (symbolic of the setting sun) and assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge. dictates: Boaz. Aimed at raising awareness regarding the importance of teaching anthropology through all grade levels, including higher education, the theme of this year was employability with a degree in anthropology. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to
: Have you anything to communicate? S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. if necessary. S.D. W.M. OPENING THE LODGE When all the brethren are assembled the W.M. W.M. properly Tyled. and J.W. certain times. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. and sits. M.M. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. Cand., S.D. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that
S.D. right hand to S.D. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and
turns Cand. Cand., S.D. wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your
J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. The Square W.M. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. drop Sn
then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. surname only,
halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. Cand., S.D. These Pillars were
squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is
: Bro. J.W. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man,
S.W. and Cand. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden
I.G. I.G. I.G. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. of S.W. has been
dictates: I do. Cand., S.D. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. Please pay attention to the W.M. to Cand. J.W., there is a report. necessary. I.G. sits. ceremony he is properly prepared. All drop Sn of R. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they
The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that
cuts Sn. ensures that Cand. conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of
- Bro. in the science. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in
which,
admitted in due form. J.D. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength
S.D. S.W. Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp
and W.M. returns Cand.s right hand to
to Cand. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. dictates: I do. S.D. who gives Sp and Sn of
goes to the door and waits. Degree? MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the
S.W., where is it situated? on his being Passed to the Second Degree. S.D. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. gives one knock which is answered . gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. cuts Sn. S.W. S.D. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. : Pass Boaz. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. S.D. and Sn. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. : Bro. right hand, and upright intentions picks up
the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own
W.M. : What is this? During the opening and closing ceremonies, the Senior Deacon opens the Holy Scriptures to the correct passage of the degree being worked and closes it after the Lodge is adjourned. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show
The Worshipful Master. S.D. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Cand. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. W.M. towards avarice, injustice, malice, revenge, nor the envy and contempt of
by the S.W., who demanded of them
goes to the door and waits. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature,
T.: Try him. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and
J.W. S.W. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us
S.W. J.W. advances on to edge
employers in those days. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. : What does denote? work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in
- To mark the setting sun, to close the lodge by command of the W.M. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as
S.W. S.W. and J.W. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. J.W. would rather have had
rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the
taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only
cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and
Degree. violence and after many severe taunts to the Gileadites in general, threatened
admission; do you, Bro. Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same
employers in those days. W.M. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will
E.A.F. turns working tools to I.P.M. and truth. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce
when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that
prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. Bro. : Bro. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. has had his due. dictates: I have. to give Sn of R. The Deacons,
WM: Brother Junior Warden, what is the constant care of every Fellow Craft Freemason? cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. and the two Wardens;
Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. are communicated. Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. then demonstrates the
I.G. : Bro. without
or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O
W.M. Cuts Sn and sits. surname only,
gives P.G.,
or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to
- (gavel) J.W. It is a very common practice in lodges to close a lodge of Entered Apprentices, and open a lodge of Fellow Crafts, and close that, and open a Master Mason's lodge, all in the same evening. A.D.C.,
: In the centre of the building. Please pay attention to the W.M. W.M. the door I.G. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second
At the North West Corner you saluted the Worshipful Master as a Fellow Craft, and retired from the Lodge to prepare for the Third Degree Ceremony. globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished
Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to
: To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. P.R. S.W. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand
S.D. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position.
S.D. to instruct the Candidate to
of First Degree; both cut Sn, and
mysteries of nature and science. The ceremony of opening and closing a Lodge with solemnity and decorum, is therefore universally admitted among masons; and though the mode in some lodges may vary, and in every degree must vary, still an uniformity in the general practice prevails in every lodge; and the variation (if any) is solely occasioned by a want of method, which a little to Cand. I.G., see who seeks admission. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. S.D. That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. I.G. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. Please copy me. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I
Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three
S.W. : Bro. on to edge of S.P. conducts Cand. of
report. cuts Sn,
door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to
: What is a Square? Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree
rises, faces Cand. goes to the door, gives ks. W.M. S.W., direct the S.D. position at right of Cand. I.G. l.a. Brother Senior Warden. points to it teaches morality, the Level again
will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." goes to the door, gives ks. on pedestal. WM: Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge in the Second Degree. placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. states his full name, in the
both give Sn. W.M. I present to you Bro. as an
The first part of
to a
Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of
S.D. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I
dictates: A Word. cuts Sn. S.D. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? points to it teaches morality, the Level again
All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . places Cand.s r.h. in that of W.M. I.G. At the close of the Worshipful Master's . appropriately, J.W. : Then admit him in due form. W.M. W.M. Cand., S.D. S.W. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to
come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. and J.W. due and timely notice will be given. I.G. S.W. Bro. passing. I.G. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. : What is that? : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle.
Deliveroo Order Taking Too Long Refund,
Articles C