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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. Web2 /5. The Master here shows the candidate these tools, which are generally made of rosewood .or ebony, and kept for these occasions on the Master's desk. W. M.--Brother Gabe, this ends this degree, with the exception of a charge, which I will now give to you. East, along the South side to the West, cross over the West to the North side W. M.--In your present condition, what do you most desire? When provincial dignitaries are in attendance, take directions from Provincial DC or Provincial ADC; A member of Lodge Committee and be required to attend committee S. D.--I will letter it, or halve it with you. 'The better to observe the Worshipful Master's will and pleasure, record the proceedings of the lodge; transmit a copy of the same to the Grand Lodge, if required; receive all moneys and money bills from the hands of the Brethren, pay them over to the Treasurer, and take his receipt for the same. Moderate. An attentive ear, an instructive tongue, and a faithful breast. Destroy the ballot in view of everyone present and return to chair. front of the Worshipful master to the South side and then along the South to his Destroying the ballot in front of the Altar, etc. I hope that I have 65:2 Gives candidate a rake across his breast with the hand; this is to draw candidate's attention to the penalty. You will wait with patience until the Worshipful Master is informed of your request, and his answer returned. about to open a Lodge of Entered Apprentices, and direct him to tyle accordingly. the body) - When to use: It is so far interwoven with religion as to lay us under obligations to pay that rational homage to the Deity, which at once constitutes our duty and our happiness. The Senior Warden then permits them to pass on to the Worshipful Master in the east for his examination. Let him enter, in the name of the Lord, and be received in due form. Now you will slip. Senior Deacon advances, and whispers in the Master's ear, "Shibboleth.". ', Ans. Q. (Reads from Monitor respecting grammar, rhetoric, &., &c.). DISTINGUISHED VISITORS: - Both Rites: STEWARDS: - Upon instruction of the The junior Wardens Place in the Lodge? When the Lodge is opened on the Fellow Craft Degree, the altar is arranged as represented in the accompanying engraving. Q. ', Master to Treasurer, 'Your duty there, Brother Treasurer? How should a Fellow Craft wear his apron? - (SD) In the South. Web'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. To signify, as a Fellow Craft, that I was under a double tie to the fraternity. Q. Only exception to the rule is during Q. ceremony. 'By a Master Mason without the door, armed with the proper implement of his office. (4 votes) Very easy. side to the Junior Warden. All Articles] [Masonic W. M.--Then, if you have no objections, you will say, I, and repeat your name after me (here the Master gives two raps with his gavel (), which is the signal for all the brethren to assemble around the altar). ballot, and when instructed to present the ballot to the Wardens, proceed to the and leaves for his chair, bring your wands back to the attention position, turn Await instructions from the Worshipful What did the Worshipful Master then do with you? Pedestal, turn off the second lesser light, forward to the Altar, the back to Web2 /5. He is the second in command, like the vice president, and if the Master is unable to attend the meeting, he may open and conduct business. the S.E. Webwelcome and needed. Returns wands to Your Stands. proceed upon instruction of the Worshipful Master, to the W.M. Conductor--The real grip of a Fellow Craft. attention position. Conductor.--Ja. then return to the holders. --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. ), The Master to Junior Deacon, 'Brother, by whom? 10. ], Master to Senior Deacon, 'Your duty there, Brother Senior? JD: To see that they are duly tyled. Excluding degree work, the Junior Warden does not have an excessive amount of ritual work, so there is little reason for you not to master it. S. D.--By the grip and word of a Fellow Craft. When processing in and out, Junior Deacon in conjunction with Senior Deacon will lead the procession under the direction of DC and ADC (Cross wands at exit). Talks] [Masonic two Stewards, when the Senior Deacon stops them by placing the angle of the square against the candidate's right breast. corner, cross in There did, viz. Web'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. Canadian rite. (YORK RITE) move both ways along the North and South sides, cross over the Lodge A. The architect began to design, and the plans which he laid down, being improved by experience and time, have produced works which are the admiration of every age. JD: Brother Senior Warden. Conductor--The sign of a Fellow Craft Mason. other regular Masonic body other than those stated. WM: Brother Senior Warden. 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 Treasurer 2. W. M.--I shall now direct your attention to the letter "G" (here the Master turns and points to a large gilded letter "G," which is generally placed on the wall back of the Master's seat and above his head; some Lodges suspend it in front of the Master, by a cord or wire), which is the initial of geometry, the fifth science, it being that on which this Degree was principally founded. Brother Rosenberg, an eminent Jewish Mason, residing in Paris, thus improves the names of these pillars: "In the First Degree, the candidate receives in his preparation the elements of the sciences; it remains for him to instruct or to fortify himself by means of the higher sciences; the word fortify in Hebrew is ZAOB. A. For this and many other reasons the number seven has ever been held in high estimation among Masons. A. He ordered me to be conducted to the Worshipful Master in the east, who informed me that I had arrived at a place rep-resenting the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple, where I would be received and recorded as such; which record was then made by the Secretary (by the orders of the Worshipful Master), and I was presented with the wages of a Fellow Craft, and also the jewels of a 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). Chair, Senior Steward just goes to his chair. B., who has been regularly initiated Entered Apprentice, and now wishes to receive more light in Masonry, by being passed to the degree of Fellow Craft. ), J. W.--Pass. A. Net-work, from its connection, denotes union; lily-work, from its whiteness and purity, denotes peace; and pomegranates, from the exuberance of their seed, denote plenty. ballot open, he presents it to the Worshipful Master, then proceeds along the A. A. A. If so he will approach the East. The inner door of the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple. Thus, when the Ephraimites. 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. towards the Altar. ), The seven steps allude to the seven Sabbatical years, seven, years of famine, seven years in building the Temple, seven golden candlesticks, seven wonders of the world, seven wise men of the east, seven planets; but, more especially, the seven liberal arts and sciences, which are grammar, rhetoric, logic, arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy. SW: I will ascertain through the proper officer and report. 'At the left hand of the Worshipful Master in the east. Q. Difficult. At this point the conductor unties the hoodwink, and lets it fall from the candidate's eyes. A. tldubb, Ripcord22A Site Benefactor Mar 21, 2016 #2 He is the second in command, like the vice president, and if the Master is unable to attend the meeting, he may open and conduct business. (YORK RITE) After instructions received to prepare the ballot, Senior Deacon, S. D. (for candidate.) lights the first lesser light, then with the Immediate Past master who is on the When provincial dignitaries are in attendance, take directions from Provincial DC or Provincial ADC; A member of Lodge Committee and be required to attend committee the right side. The word in Hebrew has two signification: 1. Demonstrate: (Stand at attention position, heels together, body upright, with Last to ballot. W. M.--Brother Gabe, you will detach your hand, and kiss the book on which your hand rests, which is the Holy Bible. normally does not take his wand, but leaves his The reader will see the Masonic Monitors. JD: To see that they are duly tyled. Altar and Lights. Conductor--I have. The second section gives an account of the ancient division of our institution into operative and speculative Masons, and by striking emblems directs the candidate to an attentive study of the liberal arts and sciences.--Lexicon. allow him to examine. And we beseech thee, O Lord God, to bless our present assembling; and to illuminate our minds through the influence of the Son of Righteousness, that we may walk in the light of thy countenance; and when the trials of our probationary state are over, be admitted into the temple, not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. A. He directed me to pass on to the Senior Warden in the west, and he to the Worshipful Master in the east, where the same questions were asked and like answers returned as before. And how were these wages paid? ', Ans. S. D.--From the west, travelling toward the east. BALLOTING: (CANADIAN RITE) Upon instructions from the Worshipful Master to (Some letter it, Shib-bo-leth.). You, of course, can have no serious objection? the W.M. WM This L odge is open, in the Name of God and holy St. John, forbidding all cursing and swearing, whispering, and all prophane Discourse whatsoever, under no less Penalty than what the Majority shall think proper; not less than One Penny a Time, not more than Six -pence. of the Lodge in the Canadian rite is a little different as it is a two part When processing in and out, Junior Deacon in conjunction with Senior Deacon will lead the procession under the direction of DC and ADC (Cross wands at exit). '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. WM: Are all present Master Masons? and Beauty; for it is necessary that there should be wisdom to contrive, strength to support, and beauty to adorn all great and important undertakings. Wands return to the attention position until the knock is received, 4, p. 17) my heart3 plucked out, and placed on the highest pinnacle of the temple (some say, My heart and vitals taken from thence, and thrown over my left shoulder, and carried into the valley of Jehoshaphat, &c., &c.), there to be devoured by the vultures of the air, should I. ever knowingly violate the Fellow Craft obligation. (See Fig. Have got my lines down and am very much looking forward to it. position, until the arrival of the Official Visitor. Some Lodges follow the old custom now, but this is rather a rare thing. and the Senior Warden. Worshipful Master that distinguished visitors are to be received, stand up, pick A. WebThe Junior Warden is charged with the supervision of the Lodge while it is "at refreshment" (in recess for meals or other social purposes). 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. J. W.--Why originated this word as a pass? S. D.--A Craftsman, on his way to the Middle Chamber. In both rites, Stewards should stand at the attention W. M.--Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding Degree? Place the ballot if possible WebAt the right of the Worshipful Master. To denote the universality of Masonry, and that a Mason's y ought to be equally extensive. SW: Brother Junior Deacon. W. M.--By what further right or benefit does he expect to gain admission? depart from the Lodge room. A. By it we account for the return of the seasons, and the variety of scenes which each season displays to the discerning eye. J. W.--Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding Degree? Wish me luck. Freemasonry, notwithstanding, has still survived. A. I was conducted twice around the Lodge to the Junior Warden in the south, where the same questions were asked and like answers returned as at the door. Closing in the third Degree, after the Senior Warden is invited to give the words to the Worshipful Master, the Junior Deacon picks up his Wand and with the Senior Warden on his Left walks up the North side of the Lodge to a point just in front of the Senior Deacon, who then follows in line with the Junior Deacon and the Senior Warden. Members sitting on In some jurisdictions the Junior Warden has a particular responsibility for ensuring that visiting Masons are in possession of the necessary credentials. the North West side, must proceed along the North side to the East, cross the Altar, South to the Altar, prepares the volume of Sacred Law or Holy Bible, (At the words, "is right," lifting candidate from his knees at the altar.) Junior Deacon moves to his position on the left side, both standing at the The Deacon here ties a hoodwink, or hand-kerchief, over both eyes. To the three jewels of a Fellow Craft--an attentive ear an instructive tongue, and a faithful breast. The name of the one on the left hand is Boaz, and signifies strength; the name of the one on the right is Jachin, and denotes establishment; they, collectively, denote establishment and strength, and allude to a passage in Scripture: "In strength shall this house be established." The reader will, however, do well to recollect these hints, as they are particular points. the great architect of the Universe; the giver of all good gifts and graces: Thou hast promised that 'Where two or three are gathered together in thy name, thou wilt be in the midst of them and bless them.' Junior Deacon stands on the left. WM This L odge is open, in the Name of God and holy St. John, forbidding all cursing and swearing, whispering, and all prophane Discourse whatsoever, under no less Penalty than what the Majority shall think proper; not less than One Penny a Time, not more than Six -pence. WM: Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am. final examination. S. D.--By ears of corn hanging near a water-ford. Stand at the attention position and do not stand at and commanded, if the Ephraimites passed that way, Say ye Shibboleth; but they, being of a different tribe, could not frame to pronounce it aright, and pronounced it Sibboleth;1 which trifling defect proved them to be spies, and cost them their lives; and there fell at that time, at the different passes on the banks of the river Jordan, forty and two thousand. At the Altar hold the cross. [Articles] [Masonic Very difficult. This is essential, for in their absence, tradition holds that the officers move up in line to fill in during an absence. WebBipin Pitrola (Beadle), Wayne Warlow (Senior Warden), Windsor Coles (Master) and Sarah Cockbill (Junior Warden) Liverymen in finery for parade VoxPupils Pupils of All Saints reveal their favourite green projects Jack Scholes, 10, said: "I have been a junior warden which involves persuading others not to graffiti or misbehave." An ear of grain, and, 2. Amen. Secretary. J. D.--Then you will take off your boots, coat, pants, vest-necktie, and collar; and here is a pair of drawers, unless you have a pair of your own. 13, the two stars representing the conductor (i.e. The junior Wardens Place in the Lodge? On arrival at your chair, drop wand to attention The Senior Deacon then takes the square from the altar, and, repairing to the door, he opens it, and says: S. D.--Let him enter in the name of the Lord, and be received in due form. A. By the time the Master has finished reading the above passage of Scripture, the candidate and conductor have passed around the room twice, and arrived at the Junior Warden's station in the south. It is for informational purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the views Here the candidate is requested to pass his thumb from the first joint to the space between the first and second joints, which is the pass grip of a Fellow Craft. The Deacon now takes the candidate by the arm, and leads him forward to the door of the Lodge; and upon arriving there he gives three raps, when the Senior Deacon, who has taken his station on the inside door of the Lodge, reports to the Master as follows: S. D.--Worshipful Master (making the sign of a Fellow Craft), there is an alarm at the inner door of our Lodge. SW: I will ascertain through the proper officer and report. --Brother Gabe, on entering this Lodge the first time you were received on the points of the compass: I now receive you on the angle of the square, which is to teach you that the square of virtue should be the rule and guide of your conscience in all future transactions with mankind. You are also entitled to the jewels of a Fellow Craft; which are, an attentive ear, an instructive tongue, and faithful breast. A. Phil., p. 199. altar and compasses in this Degree, p. 58. What did you then discover? APPROACHING THE ALTAR: (YORK RITE) If from sides usually directly along either tldubb, Ripcord22A Site Benefactor Mar 21, 2016 #2 After Prayer WM: I now declare this lodge of Fellow Crafts duly opened, Brother Junior Deacon, inform the Tyler. Tiler: Tiler dose so. So mote it be. W. M.--(turning to candidate.) Is the Tiler of the lodge present? The corn of nourishment, the wine of refreshment, and the oil of joy. The lapse of time, the ruthless hand of ignorance, and the devastations of war have laid waste and destroyed many valuable monuments of antiquity on which the utmost exertions of human genius have been employed. his chair. By geometry, we may curiously trace nature through her various windings. They were, viz. The Junior Deacon then ties a rope, by Masons called a cable-tow, twice around his arm. 12, p. Conductor gives the duegard of a Fellow Craft (see Fig. How did the Junior Warden dispose of you? A. the March position, cross in front of the Worshipful Master, along the South (Steps 1 and 2, Fig. A. They now pass around the Junior Warden's station, and go to the Senior Warden's Station in the west, and as they approach the Senior Warden's station the Senior Deacon remarks: Brother, we are now coming to the inner door of the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple, which appears to be guarded by the Senior Warden in the west. and allow the examination.
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