- (SD) In the South. ', Ans. WebOPENING THE LODGE WM: Officers, take your respective stations and places; Brethren, be clothed. 'Duly to observe the Worshipful Master's will and pleasure; receive all moneys and money bills from the hands of the Secretary; keep a just and true account of the same; pay them out by order of the Worshipful Master and consent of the Brethren. For this and many other reasons the number seven has ever been held in high estimation among Masons. JD: To see that they are duly tyled. After saluting the Wardens, what did you then discover? I hope that I have Webto drop or jump a Brother who is in line and is performing his duty is generally considered to be in bad form, fairly insulting to the Brother, and not very Masonic behavior. (Canadian rite) Upon instruction, Did you ever return to the sanctum sanctorum, or holy of holies, or King Solomon's Temple? I will suffer you to pass on to the Senior Warden's station in the west. (See engraving.). Talks] [Masonic tldubb, Ripcord22A Site Benefactor Mar 21, 2016 #2 The Ephraimites, being highly incensed for not being called to fight, and share in the rich spoils of the Ammonitish war, assembled a mighty army, and passed over the river Jordan to give Jephthah battle; but he, being apprised of their approach, called together the men of Gilead, and gave them battle, and put them to flight; and, to make his victory more complete, he ordered guards to be placed on the different passes on the banks of the river Jordan. ', Ans. They wrought six days, but did not work on the seventh (7th), for in six days God created the heavens and the earth, and rested on the seventh day; therefore our ancient brethren consecrated this day as a day of rest from their labors; thereby enjoying frequent opportunities. J. W. (turning to candidate.) front of the Worshipful master to the South side and then along the South to his After the candidate is out of the room, the Lodge is arranged for his second reception and the completion of the Degree. Q. p. 174. Hearing, seeing, feeling, smelling, and tasting; the first three of which have ever been deemed highly essential among Masons: hearing, to hear the word; seeing, to see the sign; and feeling, to feel the grip, whereby one Mason may know another in the dark as well as in the light. right. 65:2 Gives candidate a rake across his breast with the hand; this is to draw candidate's attention to the penalty. Jewel of Junior Warden Is a key office for the conduct of all three Degree Ceremonies In conjunction with and under the direction of the WM will assist in Opening and Closing of each Degree; practice the 3rd Degree Closing with the SW The Junior Deacon then steps to the door and gives three raps, which are answered by three raps from without; the Junior Deacon then gives one, which is also answered by the Tyler with one; the door is then partly opened and the Junior Deacon delivers his message, and resumes his situation, and says, 'The door is tyled, Worshipful.' WebAt the right of the Worshipful Master. Geometry, the first and noblest of sciences, is the basis upon which the superstructure of Masonry is erected. (Some say without permission from the chair. The right foot and knee of the candidate are made bare by rolling up the drawers, and a slipper should be put on his left foot. Still facing West, stop in front of the Junior Warden ), The five human senses are hearing, seeing, feeling, smelling, and tasting, the first three of which have ever been highly es-teemed among Masons: hearing, to hear the word; seeing, to see the sign; feeling, to feel the grip, whereby one Mason may know another in the dark as well as in the light. Junior Warden All Articles] [Masonic may have other small innovations, such as having the Junior Deacon, calling out (CANADIAN RITE) Approach from in front of the Senior Warden. WebThe Junior Deacon then steps to the door and gives three raps, which are answered by three raps from without; the Junior Deacon then gives one, which is also answered by the Tyler with one; the door is then partly opened and the Junior Deacon delivers his message, and resumes his situation. A. (In the time of Morgan, it (conductor.) : all the maps and charts of the celestial and terrestrial bodies. 'As the sun rises in the east to open and adorn the, day, so presides the Worshipful Master in the east to open and adorn his lodge, set his crafts to work with good and wholesome laws, or cause the same to be done.' S. D. (turning to candidate.) A. enter the lodge room, turn left to a point in front of the Senior Warden, turn When Stewards or Deacons are called up from their Chair by the Worshipful A. --Brother Gabe, is it of your own free-will and accord? Closing in the third Degree, after the Senior Warden is invited to give the position in front of their chairs until the introductions are over and return ', Ans. FIG. ', Ans. He ordered me to be returned to the Senior Warden in the west, who taught me to approach the east by two upright regular steps, my feet forming an angle of a square, my body erect at the altar before the Worshipful Master in the east. The first is considered to be the most correct. Our laws and regulations you are strenuously to support, and be always ready to assist in seeing them duly executed. By geometry, we may curiously trace nature through her various windings. Some Lodges may have a small shelf to place the ballot box on. "CANADIAN RITE:" Senior Deacon upon instruction from the Worshipful Master, WM: The first great care of Masons when convened. Moderate. (They move their thumbs, as already described.). J. W.--Brother Senior Deacon, is he duly and truly prepared, worthy, and well qualified? Junior Warden J. W.--The pass is right, and the word is right. 12, p. 67). Q. (For duegard and sign see Figs. your wands and go with the official visitor whichever way he decides to travel W. M.--Brethren, you will stretch forth your hands, and assist me in bringing our brother to light. called to the East, go with him, holding the cross, and when the official S. D.--Brother Junior Deacon, is he duly and truly prepared, worthy and well qualified? The Masonic Trowel 'To wait on the Worshipful Master and Wardens, act as their proxy in the active duties of the lodge, attend to the preparation and introduction of candidates, and welcome and clothe all visiting Brethren. turn left and cross over in front of the Worshipful Master, to the South, along Both Deacons and Stewards do S. D.) and the candidate. The Junior Warden has to arrange meals for the Lodge. Because in six days God created the heavens and the earth, and rested on the seventh day; the seventh day, therefore, our ancient brethren consecrated as a day of rest from their labors, thereby enjoying more frequent opportunities to contemplate the glorious works of creation, and adore their great Creator. Because it is an emblem of morality, and one of the working-tools of my profession. lights the three lesser lights, salutes the Worshipful Master and returns the S. D.--Brother Gabe, who has been regularly initiated Apprentice, and now wishes to receive more light in Masonry, by being passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft. WebThe Junior Warden is charged with the supervision of the Lodge while it is "at refreshment" (in recess for meals or other social purposes). each members name. stop in front of the Senior Warden still facing North and allow him to examine ', Master to Junior Deacon, 'Your business there, Brother Junior? Demonstrate: (Stand at attention position, heels together, body upright, with S. D.--He has it not, but I have it for him. in the right hand, close to the body and carry the wand at a 45 degree angle to [ i.e., furnish them with an apron.] By it we discover the power, the wisdom, and the goodness of the Grand Artificer of the Universe, and view with delight the proportions which connect this vast machine. S. D.--By the pass, and token of the pass of a Fellow Craft. ', Master to Junior Warden, 'Your business there, Brother Junior? The conductor and candidate now pass on to the Senior Warden in the west, where they pass precisely the same examination as that just described with the Junior Warden. This officer leaves his seat, and, approaching candidate, turns the flap of his apron down, at the same time saying--Brother, at the building of King Solomon's Temple, the Fellow, [paragraph continues] Crafts wore their aprons with the flap turned down and the corner turned up, and thus you will wear yours, until further advanced. SW: Worshipful Master. In youth, as Entered Apprentices, we ought industriously to occupy our minds in the attainment of useful knowledge; in manhood, as Fellow Crafts, we should apply our knowledge to the discharge of our respective duties to God, our neighbors, and ourselves; so that in old age, as Master Masons, we may enjoy the happy reflections consequent on a well-spent life, and die in the hope of a glorious immortality. These chapiters have on the top of each a globe, or ball; these globes are two artificial spherical bodies; on the convex surfaces of which are represented the countries, seas, and various parts of the earth, the face of the heavens, the planetary revolutions; and are said to be thus extensive, to denote the universality of Masonry, and that a Mason's charity ought to be equally extensive. They also allude to the three principal supports in Masonry, namely, Wisdom, Strength. All this I most solemnly promise and swear with a firm and steadfast resolution to perform the same, without any hesitation, mental reservation, or self-evasion of mind whatever, binding myself under no less penalty than of having my breast torn open2 ( see sign of Fellow Craft, Fig. Upon instructions to destroy the ballot, do so and return to Conductor--Brother Gabe, we are now about to make an ascent through a porch, by a flight of winding stairs, consisting of three, five, and seven steps, to a place representing the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple, there to receive instructions relative to the wages due, and jewels of a Fellow Craft. Conductor--I did not so receive it, neither can I so impart it. Brethren, attend to giving the signs.' WebThe Junior Deacon then steps to the door and gives three raps, which are answered by three raps from without; the Junior Deacon then gives one, which is also answered by the Tyler with one; the door is then partly opened and the Junior Deacon delivers his message, and resumes his situation. [ i.e., furnish them with an apron.] Ans. Master to Senior Deacon, 'The Secretary's place in the lodge, Brother Senior?' The attentive ear receives the sound from the instructive tongue, and the mysteries of Masonry are safely lodged in the repository of faithful breasts. WM: Brother Senior Warden. side to the Junior Warden. Q. The Junior Warden ensures that refreshments are in moderation and there is no excess. ), The candidate is now within kneeling distance of the altar, and the Senior Warden makes the following report to the Master:--. A. (See Fig. Junior Warden 11.). WebAt the right of the Worshipful Master. When escorting Official Guests into the Lodge room, you will then The word chosen by the Gileadites, meaning a stream of waters, being the object immediately before them, was well calculated to put the Ephraimites off their guard.
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