“THE MASONIC RITUAL”for useby

The Most Worshipful PrinceHall

GrandLodge, Free & AcceptedMasons

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OPENINGBUSINESSCLOSINGE. A. FIRST SECTION

Closing M.M. to E.A. (ShorSForm)..Closing M.M. to E. A. (Long Form)..Apron PresentationSecondSectionLecturePart I (QuesUons& Answers).Lecture Part II (Whys& Wherefore:)Third SectionSymbolismChargeClosing E.A. to M.M. (Short Form)..Closing E.A. to M.M. (LongForm)

F. C. PASSINGClosing M.M. to F.CMiddle ChamberLectureLecture (Questions& Answers)SymbolismChargeClosing F.C. to M.M

A. M. RAISINGSecondSectionShort Form RaisingThird Section (H4storical Lecture)....SymbolismChargeLecture

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J.D.W.M.

1. D.W.M

(A lust and duly constitutedLodgemustalwaysbeopenedandclosedonthe third degreeand in due form.Masons,when addressedshould riseandgive the due guard of the degreein which the lodge is working.

W.M. Officers, take your respectivestationsandplaces. Brethren,be clothed.(W.M. rapsoncewith gavel.) Bro. J. D.(Risesunderdue guard) Wor. Master.The first greatcare of Masonswhenconvened?To seethat they are duly tyled.Attend to that duty and inform thetyler that I am about to openLodgeNo. • on the third degreeof Masonry; direct him to take duenotice thereofandgovernhimself ac-cordingly.

(Speakingthruopendoor) Bro. Tyler.Bro. J. D.I amdirectedto inform you that theW. M. is aboutto open— LodgeNo. , on the third degreeofMasonry: take due notice thereofand govern yourself accordingly.(Door is closed,J. D. givesthreerapswith door knockerand is answeredby threeknocksfrom without, givenby tyler) W. M.

Bro. J. D’We areduly tyled.How arewe tyled?By a MasterMason without, armedwith the proper implement of hisoffice.

W. IL. His duty thereI

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8 OPENINGJ. P. To observethe approachof cowan~

aud eavesdroppers,see that uonepassor repassexcept such as are dulyqualified and have permission fromthe W. M.

W. IL. Bro. S. W.S. W. (Rises wider due guard) W. M.W. IL. Are all presentMaster Masons?S. W. I will ascertainthru my properofficer

andreport. Bro. J. D.J. D. (Takesstaff and steps in front of S.

W.) Bro. S. W.S. W. Are all presentMaster Masons?J. D. (Passesaround on both sides of the

Lodge. If he seesany strangers,hewill pauseandreport): Bro.S. W.

S. W. Bro. J. D.J. D. Here is a gentlemanfor whom I can

not vouch as a M. M.S. W. Causethe gentlemanto rise.J. D. (To the stranger.) Pleaserise.S. W. Will anybrothervouchfor this gentl-

man as aM. IL.?(If vouchedfor) The vouchis accept-ed.(If not, turnsto thestranger.) Pleaseretire for a few minutesuntil a com-mittee can be appointedto examineyou.

J. D. (Standing before S. W.) BrotherS. W.

S. W. Bro. J. D.J. D. All presentareM. Ms.S W W.M.WM. Bro SW.S W. All presentareM. Ms.W. M. As further evidencethat all present

areIL. Ms, receivethepassword from

OPENING 7the S. & J. D’s, who will obtain Itfrom the brethrenon the right aridleft, andcommunicateit to theEast.

S.W. Deaconsapproach the W. (DeaconsmeetWest of the Altar and approachtogether.) Give me the pass word ofM. Ms. (Deaconsgive password) NowobtainIi from thelrethrenon therightand left, and communicateIt to theW. M. in the East.

Deac. (Procede, each on his side of theLodge. If thereare any without thepassword they will stop as beforeandreport.) W. M.

W.M. Bro. S. (or J) DeaconDeac. There is confusion in the craft.W. M. What is thecauseof the confusion?Deac. A brotherwithout the password.W.M. Causethe brotherto rise.Deac (To the brother) Pleaserise.W. M. Will any brotherpresent vouch for

this brotheras aM. M. in good stand-ing? (If vouched for.) The vouchis accepted. (To the deaconI In-vest him with the passwordand re-ceive it from him (If not vouchedfor, the W. M. will ask him to re-tire for a few minutesandappoint acommitteeto examinehim) Deaconscontinue and then communicatethe password to the W. M. in theEast,the S. D. first, J. D. next. Theythen return to their stations.

W. IL. Bro. 5. W.S.W. W.M.W.M. The password is right and duly re-

ceived in the East. Are you a IL.IL.?

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OPENING

I am.Whatinducedyou to becomeaM. M?That ‘I might obtain the Mastersword,travel in foreign countries,workand receive masters’ wagesand bethereby better enabled to supportmyself andfamily andcontributeto

the relief of distressedM. M’s, theirwidows and orphans.What makesyou a M. M?

My obligation.Wherewere you madeaM. M?Within the body of a just and dulyconstitutedLodgeof M. M’s, assembl-ed in a place representingthe un-finished Sanctum Sanctorumof K-5- T.. furnishedwith the Holy Bible,Square& Compasses,togetherwith aCharter or Dispensationfrom someGrandBody of competentjurisdictionempoweringit to work.How manycomposea M. M. Lodge?Three or more.When composedof five, of whom doesit consist?The W. M., S. & J. W., S. & J. D.The J. D. placein the Lodge?At my right.(Givestwo rapswith his gavel.) Bro.J. D.W.M.Your duty?To carry messagesfrom theS. W. inthe West to the J. W. in theSouth,andelsewhereaboutthe Lodgeashemay direct; attendto alarmsat theouter door, report the same to theW. IL. Also to seethat we areduly

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tyled.The S. D. place?At the right of theW. M. in theEast-Bro. 5. D.(Rises under due guard) W. M.Your duty?To carry orders from the W. M. inthe East to the S. W. in the West,andelsewhereabouttheLodgeas hemay direct; welcome and clothevisiting brethren,attend to alarmsatthe inner door. Also to receive andconduct candidates.The J. W.’s station.In the South.Bro. J. W.W. M.Your duty in the South?To observe the sun at meridian,whichis theglory andbeautyof theday; call the craft from labor to re-fresjrut,yn~ superintendthem duringthe’hourstlfereof,carefully to observethat the meansof refreshmentarenot pervertedto intemperenceor ex-cess, see that they return to theirlabor in dueseason,that the W. M.may receivehonorandthey pleasureand--profit thereby.The S. W- station?In theWest.Bro. 5. W.W.IL.Why in theWest?As the sun is in the Westat thecloseof day, so stands the S. W. in theWest to assistthe W. M. In opening

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OPENING 11

10 OPENINGandclosing the Lodge; pay the crafttheir wages,if any be due, that nonemay go away dissatisfied,harmonybeing the support of all institutions.especiallythis of ours-

W. M. The Masters’ station?S. W. In the East.W. M. Why in the East?S. W- As the sun rises in the Eastto open

andgovernthe day, so risestbe W. M.in the East to open and govern theLodge, set the craft at work, givingthem properinstructionsfor their labor.

W. M. (3 raps. L rises) Bro. S. W. it is myorder that Lodge No.be now open on tbe third degreeofMasonry,and standopen for the trans-action of such business as may regalarly and constitutionally be broughtbefore it. This communicateto tbe JW., in the South, and be to tile breth-ren present, that having due notice

thereof. tbey may govern themselvesaccordingly.

S. W. l3ro. J. W.J. W. Bro- S. W.S W. It i~ theorderof the W. M. that

LodgeNo. be now openonthe third degreeof Masonry, andstand open for the transaction ofsuch businessas may regularly andconstitutionally be brought before itThis communicate to the brethrenpresent,that having duenoticethere-of, they may govern themselvesaccordingly-

J- W- Brethren. It is the order9f theW. M.. communicatedto me throughthe S. W- in the West,that —

LodgeNo. be now open onthe third degree of Masonry, andstand open for the transactionof muchbusinessas may regularly and con-‘~titutionally be broughtbeforeit- Icommunicatethe same to you thathaving due notice thereof,you maygovernyourselvesaccordingly.

W. M. Brethren,attendto giving the signs;observethe East- (The signsof thethree degreesare given by all pre-sent,takingtime from the W- M.)(Three rapswith his gavel.)(Threeraps)(Three raps)Brethren, give your attentionto theChaplain.

W.M.S. W.J. W.W. M.

Chaplain: PRAYERMost holy and glorious Lord God,

the Great Architect of the Universe,sheGiver ~ all good gifts and graces,Thou hast promisedthat “Where twoor three are gatheredtogetherIn ThynameThou wilt be in their midst,andbless them.” In Thy name we haveassembled,and In Thy name we de-sire to proceed In all our doings.Grant that the aubUrn. principles of

Free Masonrymayso subdueeverydis-cordant passionwithin us, so harmon-ize and enrich our hearts with Thin.own love and goodness,that theLodgeat this time may humbly reflect thatorder and beautywhich reign foreverbefore Thy throne. Amen.

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OPENING 1813 OPENINGAll So mote It be.W.M. Bro.S.D.S.D. W.M.W.M. Attend at theAltar anddisplay the

threegreat lights in Masonry.S. D. (Goes to the West of the Altar, gives

sign of the degree; displays the lightsand returns to his place. Bible isopenedat EclesiastesXII.)

W.M. I now declare the Lodge duly openandin orderfor business,at thesametime strictly forbidding all idle, immoral or other unmasonic conduct,whereby the harmony of the same

may be disturbed, under no less apenalty than the by-laws prescribeor a majority of the Brethren presentmay seecauseto inflict. Bro. J. D.

J. D. W. M.W. M. Inform the tyler.J. D. (Givesthreeknockson theouterdoor

which are answeredby three fromthe tyler.) Bro. T.

T. Bro. J- D.J.D. The lodge Is open on the third do-

degreeof Masonry. W. M.W. M. Bro. J. D.J. D. The tyler is informed.W. M. If thereare presentany presentor

past Grand Lodge officers, presentor pastMasters, they are cordiallyand fraternally invited to a seat inthe East. (Gives one rap, lodge isseated)

BUSINESSSec. (Secretarycalls roll of officers, an

~weredby the S. D. who is standing-)

W. M. Bro. Sec.Sec. (Risesunder due guard) W. M.W.M. Bro. Sec., please read the minutes ol

our last stated communication, (Theminutes are read by the Secretary)

W.M. Brethren, these are the minutes ofour last statedcommunication; theywere then read and approved, and arenow read for 3~information. Undersickness and . ess. Bro. S. W.

S. W. (Rises under due guard) W M.W.M. Have you anything to report?S. W. Nothing in the West. (or reports if

any)W.M. Bra. J. W., anything in the South?I. W. (Rises under due guard) Nothing in

the South (or reports)W.M. Does any brother present know of a

brother in sickness or distress or inneed of our aid and sympathyf(Reports, if any, given) -

W.M. Bra. Sec., have ~ reports onpetitions for mom ~ unfavorable)

Sec. Ihaveafavorable (orreport upon the petition of J. H5

W.M. Brethren, what is your pleasure inreference to this report?

Bro.L. W. M.W.M. Bra. L.L. I movethatthe reportbe received,the

committeedischargedand the candi-date balloted for.

WM. If there be no objection it is so order-ed. There being none, it is so order-ad. (One rap) Bra. S. D., preparethe ballot.

S. D. (Takes the ballot box and puts It inorder.

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Display it South, West and East.(Done) (W.M. takes ballot box.)Brethxen,we are about to ballot uponthe petition of J. H., on whom ourcommittee has reported favorably:a white ball elects,a black squareorcube rejects. (W. M. ballots andhandsboxtoS.D.) CarryittotheS. & J. W. for their ballots; ballotyourself andplace it on the Altar forthe ballots of the brethren. (Done)Brethren, proceed to ballot in dueform, which Is by giving due guardand sign of M.M.’s, in front of theAltar. (The S. D. standsat Northeastcornerof Altar with his backto ballotbox and facing W. M.)

W.M. Bro. J. WJ.W. (Rises under due guard) W. M.W.M. Have all ballotedin the South?J. W. All in the South.W.M. Bro. S. W.S. W. (Risesunder due guard) W. M.W.M. Have all balloted in the West?S. W. All tn the West.W.M. And all In the East. I thereforede-

clare the ballot closed. (One Rap)(Ballot box is closedby theS. D.)Bro.S.D.

S.D. W. M.W.M. Carry the ballot South,West and East

for inspection. (Done) (After W.M.inspectsballot, returns box to S. D.)Bro. J. W.

JW. W. M.W.M. How standsthe ballot in the South?J.W. Clear (cloudy if black balls are seen)

In the South.

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W.M. Bro. S. W.S.W. W. M.W.M. How in the West?S.W. Clear (or cloudy) in the West.W.M. And clear (or cloudy) in the East.Ac-

cordingly, I declareJ. H. duly electedto becomea memberof this Lodge.(I declare his applicationrejected;(if cloudy). Bro. Sec.,you will so in-form him, and returnhis petition fee.

W.M. Bro. Sec.Sec. W. M.W.M. Haveyou any petitions on your desk?Sec. I have (Readspetition)W. M. If there is no objection, the petition

will take the usual course (or Breth-ren, what is your pleasurewith thispetition.)

Bro. A. W. M.W. M. Bro. A.Bin. A. I move that the petition be received

and referred to a committee for in-vestigation.

Bro. B. I secondthe motion.W. M. All brethren in favor of the motion

will give theancientsign of a mason.(Done) All opposed,gavesimilar sign.It is so ordered.(1 rap) I will appointa committeelater on, (or) I will ap-point on that commitice Bro. A., B.and C.(R.ports of committees.- unfinihed bus~in.. - - - New Business).

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and segular standing until the date indicated an seveise side ot tnt-

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CLOSING LODGE

Bro. S. W.(fuses) W. M.Have you anything to bring beforethe LodgebeforeI procedeto close?Nothing in the West.Bro. J. W.(Rises) W. M.Anything in the South?Nothing in the South.Have any brethrenanything to bringbefore the Lodge before I procedetoclose? (Pauses)Bro. Sec.W. M.Are you ready with the minutes?lafiLBrethren, give your attention to thereadingof the minutes of our presentcommunication.(Readsminutes)Bro. S. W.W.M.Did you discoverany errorsor omiss-ions in the minutesas read?Nothing in the West.Bro. J. W.W.M.Anything in the South?Nothing in the South.Doesany brotherpresentdiscoveranyerrors or omissions in the minutes asread. There being none, I declare’them approved.(1 rap) Bro. J. D.W.M.The last as well as first greatcareofMasonswhen convened.Seethat they areduly tyled.Attend to that dub’, and Inform the

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CLOSING 17Tyler that I amaboutto closeLodge No. , direct him to takedue notice thereof and govern him-self accordingly.

J. D (3 Raps)Tyler (3 Raps) (Opensdoor)J. D. Bro. TylerTyler Bro. J. D.J. D. I am directedto inform you that the

W. M. is aboutto close LodgeNo. —, take due notice thereofand govern yourself accordingly.(Closes door) W. M.

W.M. Bro. J. D.J. D. We are duly tyled.W. M. How are we tyled?J. D. By a Master Mason without, armed

with the proper implement of hisoffice.

W. M. His duty there.J. D. To observethe approachof cowans

andeavesdroppers,seethatnonepassor repassexcept such as are dulyqualified and have permission fromthe W. M.Bro. S. W.WM.Are you a MasterMason?I am.What induced you to become aMaster Mason?That I might obtain the Master’sword, travel in foreign countries,work andreceiveMaster’swages,andbe therebybetterenabledto supportmyself andfamily, andcontributetothe relief of distressedworthy MasterMasons, their widows and orphans.

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WIlat makesyou a MasterMason?My obligation.Where were you made a MasterMason?Wtthtn the body of a just and dulyconstttutedLodge of Master Masons,assembledm a placerepresentingtheunfinishedSanctumSanctoriumof K.S. T., furnishedwith the H.oly Bible,Squareand Compasses,togetherwitha Charteror Dispensationfrom someGrand Body of competent jurisdict-ion empoweringit to work.I-low manycomposea MasterMasonLodge?Three or more.Whencomposedof five, of whom doesit consists?The W. M., S. & J- W., S. & J. D. ‘sThe ~. D. placein the Lodge.At my right.(2 Raps) Bro. J. D.W. M.Your duty? (In Short Form, omitduties)To carry messagesfrom the S. W. intheWest to theJ W. in theSouth,and elsewhereabout the Lodge as hemay direct, attend to alarmsat theouter door, report the same to theW.M., also to see we areduly tyled.The S. D. place?At the right of theW. M. in the East.liro S.D.W. M.Your duty?To carryordersfiorn the W. M. in the

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East to the S. W. in the West andelsewhereaboutthe Lodgeas he maydirect; welcome and crothe visitLngbrethren,attendto alarmsat the in-ner door, also to receiveandconductcandidates.TheJ. W. station?In the South?Bro. J. W. Your duty in the South?To observethe sun at meridan,whichis the glory andbeautyof the day;call thecraft from labor to refresh-ment; superintendantthem duringthehoursthereof,carefully to observethat the meansof refreshmentarenot pervertedto intemperanceor cx-cess; sae that they return to theirlabor in due season,that the W. M.may receivehonorandthey pleasureandprofit thereby.The 5. W. station?In the West.l3ro- 5. W.W. M.Why in the West?As thesun Is In theWest at thecloseofday, so standsthe S. W. in the Westto assistthe W. M. in opening andclosing the Lodge;pay thecraft theirwages,if any be due, that nonemaygo away disatisfied, harmony beingthe supportof all institutions, espec-tally this of ours-The Mastersstation?In the EastWhy in theEast?As the sun rises in the Eastto openandgovernthe day; so risesthe W.

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10 CLOSINGM. Iii ttle i~ast to open and governthe r,odge, set the craft at work,giving them proper instruction fortheir labor.

W.M. (3 Raps, Lodgerises) Bro. S. W., Itis my order that Lodge No.closed’ be now closed, and stand

until its next regular com-munication, unlessspecially conven-ed, in which emergency due andtimely noticewill begiven. This com-municateto theJ. W. in theSouth,and he to the brethrenpresent,thathaving duenotice thereof they maygovern themselvesaccordingly.

S. W. Bro. J. W.J. W. Bro. S. W.S. W. It is theorderof the W. M. that—

LodgeNo. , be now closed,andstand closed until its next regularcommunication,unlessspecially con-vened, in which emergencydue andtimely notice will be given. Thiscommunicateto thebrethrenpresent,that having due notice thereof theymay govern themselvesaccordingly.

W Brethren.(Brethren come to order.)It is the order of the W. M., com-municatedto me through the S. W.in the West, that — Lodge No.closed be now closed, and stand

until its next regular com-munication,unlessspeciallyconvened,in which emergencydue and timelynotice will be given. I communicatethesameto yoi*, thathavingdue no-tice thereof you may govern your-self accordingly.

W. lv!. Brethren,attendto giving the slgne~

CLOSINGobservethe East- (The due guardsand signs of each degreeare nowgivenby all present,afterwhich theW. M. gives 3 raps with his gavelwhichareansweredby both the S. &J. Ws with 3 rapseach)

W.M. Bro. S. W., how should Masonsmeet?S. W. On the LevelW.M. Bro. J. W.3- W. WM.W. M. How should Masonsact?J. W. By the Plumb.W.M. And part upon the Square.So should

we, my brethren,ever meet,actandpart.

PRAYERAT CLOSINGChaplain Almighty Father, we ask Thy

blessingupon the proceedingsof thiscommunicatiewi,and as we are aboutto separate,we ask Thee to keep usunderThy protecting care until againwe are called together. Teachus, 0God to realize the beautyof theprin-ciples of our time—honoredinstitution,not only while in the Lodge, but whenabroad in the world.

Subdueevery discordant passionwithin ~isand enableus to love tineanother in the bonds of unity andfriendship. Amen.

BENEDICTIONW. M. May the blessingof Heavenrestup-

on us and all regular Masons. Maybrotherlylove prevail, andeverymo-ral andsocialvirtuecementus.Amen

All So mote it be.W. M. Bro. S. D.S. D. W.M.

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required It is evidence that the unaersigned is a member in good

arsd regular standing until the date irsdicated an reverse side at thi.

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!~XRST DEGREEAttend at the Altar and close thegreatlight in Masonry.(Goes West of Altar, gives sign of

degree,closesLight andreturnsto hisplace)I now declarethe Lodgeduly closed.Bro. J. D.W- M.Inform the Tyler.(3 Raps)(3Raps,opensdoor)Bro. TylerBro. J. D.The Lodge is closed. (Closes dow)W.M.Bra. J. D.The Tyler is informed.(One Rap)

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INITIATION

W.M. Bro~J D.J. D. (Rises under dne guard) W. M.W. M. Ascertain if any candidatesare in

waiting. If so, their namesand forwhat degree.J. D. (Obtainsnamesfrom theTyler) W.M.

W.M. Bro. J. D-J. D. A. B. is in waiting for thefirst degree.W. M. Brethren, Mr. A. B. is in waiting for

the first degreeof Masonry. He hav-ing beenduly accepted,if thereis noobjection, I shall confer the degreeupon him. (Hesitatesfor a moment)There being no objection,I will pro-ceed. (Rapsgavel once) Bros. S. &I. Steward.(Both riseunder hiegnard)

5.5. W.M.W. M. How should a candidatebe prepared

for the first degreeof Masonry?S. S. By being divested of nil metallic

suhstances,neithernakednorclothed,barefoot nor shod, left knee andbreastbare,hoodwinked,anda cable-tow abouthis neck.

W. M Repair to the preparation roomwhereMr. A. B. is in waiting: whenthusprepared,causehim to maketheusual alarm at the inner door. Bro.Sec., accompanythem-(The Sec. and Stewardsrepair to theAltar. The Sec. betweenthe Stewards,salutethe W. M., faceright andmarchto the preparationroom.)

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PIRST DEGREECall the craft from labor to refresh-ment,to resumelaborat the soundofthe gavel in the East.

j W. (Rapsthreetimes) Brethren.(Br.thten rimeunder due guard) It-isthe. orderof the W. M. that you be-called from labor to refreshment,to re-sumelabor at the sound of the gavelin the East.

IN PREPARATION ROOMSec. to candidate-: Mr. A-B., is thisyour signatureand petition? (Beingsatisfied, continues) Somewhat ofyour motives, in applying for ad-mission into our ancient and honor-able Fraternity, we have learnedfrom the declaration,over your stg-nature, containedin your petition;but, in order that you may not bemisled as to the characteror thepurposeof the ceremoniesin whichyou are ahout to engage,the Lodgeaddressesto you these preliminarywords of advice; Freemasonryisfar removed from all that is trival,selfish,and ungodly. Its structureishutlt upon the everlastingfoundationof that God given law, the brother-hood of man in the family whoseFatheris God. Ourancientandhon-orable Fraternity welcomes to itsdoor and admits to its privilegesworthy men of all creeds and of

every race, yet it insists that all menshall stand upon an exact equalityand receive its instructions in aspirit of due humility, emphasizing,in demeanor,in conduct,in ceremony,

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and in language,the helpless,gropingnature )f man at his birth, and hisneed of reliance upon Divine guid-ance throughout life.

You will here be taught to divestyour mind and conscienceof all thevices and superfluitiesof life, andtheLodgeinto which you arenow to beadmtttedexpectsyou to divestyour-self of all those distinctions andequipmentswhich are not in keep-ing with the humble, reverent, andchildltke attitude it is now your dutyto assume,as all havedonewho havegonethis way beforeyou.

Sec. to candidate:Do you declare,upon your honor, that, unbiasedbythe tmproper solicitation of friends,and uninfluencedby mercenarymo-tives, you freely andvoluntarily offeryourself a candidatefor the myster-tesof Freemasonry?

Cand. I do.Sec. Do you declare,uponyour honor, that

you are promptedto solicit the privi—leges of Freemasonryby a favorableopinion conceivedof the Institution, adesirefor knowledgeandasincerewishof being serviceable to your fellowcreatures?

Cand. I do.Sec. Do you, declare, upon your honor,

that you will cheerfully conform toall the ancientusagesandestablishedcustomsof the Praternity?

Cand. I do.(Secretaryreturnsto the Lodge

room, West of Altar.)

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(Raps once, calling the Lodge toorder.)(Salutes) W. M.Bro. Sec.The candidatehasansweredthe us-ual questionsin the affirmative andpaid the balanceof his initiation fee.

CLOSING THIRD — OPENINGFIRST — (Short Form)

W. M (Three raps) Waiving all signs andceremonies,I now declarelahor dis-pensedwith in the third degree,and

the Lodge open on the first for workand instruction.Bro. S. D.. attendat the Altar-(Done)Bro J. D-, inform the Tyler.

J. D. (Informs Tyler) W. M., the Tyler isinformed.

W-M- (Onerap)LONG FORM

W.M. (OneRap) Bro- J~ D.J.D. W.M.W.M. The lastas well as first greatcareof

Masons,when convened?J. D. To see that they are duly tyled.~“1-M. Attend to that duty, andinform the

Tyler that I am about to dispensewith labor in the third degree forthe purposeof openingthe Lodgeonthe firstr for work and instruction;direct him to takeduenoticethereofand governhimself accordingly.

J. D. (Threeraps)T- (Three raps)J D Bro. Tyler

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T. Bro- j- D.J. D The W. M. is aboutto dispensewith

lahor in the third degreefor the pur-pose of opening the Lodge on thefi~st5 for work and instruction. Takeduenotice thereof,andgovern your-sell accordingly. W. M.

W. M. Bro. J. D.J~ D- The Tyler is iniormed-XV. M. (Three raps, calling up the Lodge.)

I now declarelabor dispensedwithin the third degree. Bro- J. D., in-form theTyler.(Three raps)(Three raps)Bro. TylerBro. J. D.Labor is dispensedwith in the thirddegree. (Closes door) W. M.Bra. J. D.The Tyler is informed.(One rap, seatslodge-) Bro. S. W.(Rises andsalutes.) W. M.Whence cameyou?Fran’ alodgeof the Holy SaintsJohnof Terusalem.Whatcameyou hereto do?Learn to subdue my passionsandimprovemyself in Masonry.Then you area Mason,I presume?I am so taken and acceptedamongbrethrenand fellows.What makesyou a Mason?My obligation-Where were you madea Mason?Within the body of a just anddulyconstituted Lodge of F. & A. Ms.a.~embledin a placerepresentingthe

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FIRST DEGREE 2gFIRST DEGREEgroundfloor of K. S. Temple, furnish-ed with the Holy Bible, SquareandCompasses,together with a Charteror Dispensation from some GrandBody of competentjurisdiction em-poweringit to work.How many composean EnteredAp-prenticeLodge?Sevenor more.Wben composedof seven, of whomdoes it consist?The W. M., S. & J. Wd’s, Treas.,Sec.,S. & J. D’s.The J. D. placein the Lodge?At my right.(Two raps, officers rise.) Bro. J. D.W. M.The S. D. place?At the right of the W. M. in theEast-Bro. S. D.

(Under due Guard) W. M.The Sec. place?At the left of the W. M. in theEast-Bro. Sec.W.M.The Treas-place?At the right of the W. M. in theEastBro. Treas.W. M.The J. W. station?In the South.Bro. J. W.W. M.The S. W. station?In the WestBro. S. W.W. M.The Master’sstation?

S. XV. In the EastW.M. Why in the East?5- XV- As the sun rises in the Eastto open

and governthe day, so rises the W. M.in the East, to open and govern theLodge, set the craft at work, givingthem proper instructionfor their labor.

W.M. (3 raps.Lodge rises) Bro. S. W., it ismy order that the Lodge be nowopened on the first degreefor workand instruction. This communicatetothe J. W in the South, and he to thebrethrenpresentthathaving duenoticethereof, they may govern themselvesaccordingly.

S XV. Bro. J. W.J W. Bro. S. W.5- W. It is the orderof the W. M. that the

Lodgebe now openedon the first de-gree for work and instruction. Thiscommunicate to the brethren pre-sent, that having duenotice thereof,they may govern themselvesacord-ingly.

J. W. Brethren. (Brethren underdue guard)It is the order of the W. M, com-municated to me through the S. W.in the West, that the Lodge henow openedon the first degreeforwork andinstruction. I communicatethe same to you, that having duenoticg thereof,you maygovernyourselvesaccordingly.

W. M. Brethren,attendto giving the signs;observetheEast.

(Signs of E.A. given, taking timefrom the East.)

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W.M. (1 Rap)5- XV. (1 Rap)I W. (1 Rap)XV M. Bro. S. D attendat the Altar-S. D (Goes to Altar, gives sign, displays

Great Lights, by opening Bible toPsalmscxxxiii, setting S. & C’s inthe proper position for the first de-gree and returnsto his place.)

W. M I now declarethe Lodgeduly openedon the first degree- Bro. J. D., in-form the tyler

J D. (Rapsthree timeson outerdoor.)Tyler (Respondswith three raps, opening

door)J. D. Bro. TylerTyler Bro. J. D.J. D. The Ledge is open on the first degree

(Closes door) W. M.W.M Pro.J D.J. D. The Tyler is informed.W. M (Rapsonce,seatingthe Lodge.)Cand- (Rapsthree timeson the inner door.)S.D. W.M.W.M. Bro. S D.S. D There is an alarm at the inner door.W.M Attend to the alarm and ascertain

the causeS. D (Goes to inner door, rapsthreetimes.

S. S. gives one rap in response.Door is openedby S.D.) Who comeshere?

S. S. Mr. , a poor blind candidatewho is desirous of having and re-~eivingapart in the rights, light and

benefits of this worshipful Lodge,erectedto God and dedicatedto thememoryof the Holy SaintsJohn. asall brethren and fellows have donewho havegone this way beforehim.

S D. Mr. is this an act of your freewill and accord?

Cand It tsS. D. Bro. S. S., is he worthy and well qual-

ified?S. S.’ He is.S. D Duly andtruly prepared?S. S. He is.S. D. By what further right doeshe expect

to obtain this important privilege?S. S. Being a man, free born, of lawful age

and well recommended.S I) Since the candtdateis in possession

of all these necessaryqualifications,let him wait until the W. M. can betnformed of his requestand his an-swer returned. (Closes door andgoesto the west of altar, facing East.)W. M.

WM Bro S.D.S L) There is without, Mr. a poor

blind candidate,who is desirousofhavtng and receiving a part in thertghts, light andbenefitsof this wor-shipful Lodge, erectedto God andde-dicated to the memory of the HolyStintsJohn,asall brethrenandfellowshave done who have gone this waybeforehim.

W. M. Is it an act of his own free will andaccord?

S D. [t is,

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W. M. Is he worthy andwell qualified?S. D. He ja-W. M. Duly and truly prepared?S. D. He ja-W.M. By what further right doeshe expect

to obtain this important privilege?S. D. Being a man,free born,of lawful age

and well recommended.W. M. Since the candidateis in possession

of all these necessaryqualifications.let him enter this worshipful Lodgein the nameof God, andbe receivedin dueandancientform-

S. D. (Goes to inner door, rapsonce, opensdoor-) Let him enter this worshipfulLodge in the name of God, and bereceivedin due and ancientform-

W. M (Rapsthree times)(Candidates are conducted into

Lodge. Marshal leading with S. D.,followed by the Stewards,a brotheileading each candidate.March to theWest, and halt, lacing the East.)

S. D- Mr. —‘ I am commandedto re-ceive you on thepoint of a sharpin-strument piercing your naked leftbreast,(appliespoint of compassestoleft breastof each candidate)whichis to teachyou that as this is an in-strument of torture to the flesh, soshould the recollection thereofbe toyour mind and conscience shouldyou ever reveal thesecretsof F. M.unlawfully-

MusicW.M. (One rap, Lodge still standing) Can-

didateis conductedin sameformationto the north side of the Lodge.)

W.M. (One rap) Let no man enteruponany great or important undertakingwithout first invoking the aid ofDeity. Bro. S. D.

S. D. (Under due guard) W. M.W.M. Conduct the candidateto the center

of the Lodge and causehim to kneelfor the benefitof prayer.

S. D. (Conducts candidate to center ofLodge and puts him in position)

WM. or Chaplain (Places hand on candid-ateshead)VonebsafeThine aid, Almighty Fatherof the Universe, to this our presentconvention,and grant that this candid-ate for Masonry may dedicate anddevotehis life to Thy service, andbecome a true and faithfui brotheramong na. Endue him with a com-petency of Thy Divine Wisdom, that,by the infinence&f the pureprinciples

our Fraternity, he may be betterenabled to display the beanties ofholiness, to the honor of Thy HolyName. Amen.

All So mote it be.W. M. Mr. ~in whom do you put your

trust?Cand- In God.W. M. Your trust being in God, your faith

is well founded. (Takes cand. bythe right hand.) Rise, follow yourconductor and fear no danger- (W.M. returnsto theE., rapsonce withgavel, seatingthe brethren.)

S. D. (Leads candidate on N. side andcontinuesaroundthe L. As they passeachofficer:)

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FIRST DEGREE34 FIRST DEGREE 3i5J W. (One Rap.)S. W. (One Rap.)W.M. (One Rap.Chaplain (At the end of the circumabulat-

ion) Psalms133“Behold, how good andhow pleasantit is for brethrento dwell togetherinunity. It is like the preciousointmentupon the head,that ran down uponthe beard, even Aaron’s beard, thatwent down to the skirts of his gar-ments; as the dew of Hermon, andas the dew that descendedupon themountainsof Zion; for therethe Lordcommandedthe blessing, even lifefor evermore-

S. D. (In the South. Strikes ground threetimes with his roc.L)

J. W. (With gavel, raps once, rises.) Whocomeshere?

S. D. Mr. —n a poor blind candtdate,whois desirous of having and receivinga part in the rights, light and bene-fits of this worshipful Lodge, erectedto Godanddedicatedto the memoryof the Holy Saints John, as all bre-thren and fellows have done whohavegone this way beforehim.

J. W. Mr. —, is this an act of your ownfree will and accord?

Cand. It is-J. W. Bro. S. D., is he worthy and well

qualified?SD. Heis.J W. Duly andtruly prepared?S. D. He is-J. W. By what further right doesheexpect

to obtain this important privilege?

S. D- Being a man,freeborn, of lawful ageandwell recommended.

J W. Since the candidateis in possessionof all thesenecessaryqualifications,conduct him to the SW in the W.,for his examination.

S. D. (Leads cand. to the West, strikesground three times with his rod.)

S. W. (Rapsoncewith his gavel and rises.)Who comeshere?

S D. Mr.—, a poor blind candidatewhois desirousof having andreceiving apart in the rights, light andbenefitsof this worshipful Lodge, erectedtoGod anddedicatedto the memory ofthe Holy SaintsJohn,asall brethrenandfellows havedonewho havegonethis way before him.

S. W. Mr. —, is this an act of your ownfree will andaccord?

Cand. It is.S. W. Bro SD, is he worthy and well

qualified?5, D. He is-S. W. Duly and truly prepared?S. D. He :s.S. W. By what further right doeshe expect

to obtain this important privilege?S. D. Being a man,free born, of lawful age

and well recommendedS. W. Since the candidateis in possession

of all these necessaryqualifications,conduct him to the W. M. in the E.,for his examination.

S. D. (Conducts cand., to the E., strikesground three times with rod)

W.M. (One tap with gavel) who comeshere?

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S. D. Mr. —‘ a poor blind candidatewhois desirousof having and receiving apart in the rights, light andbenefitsof this worshipful Lodge, erectedtoGod anddedicatedto the memory ofthe Holy SaintsJohn,as all brethrenandfellows havedonewho havegonethis way before him.

W. M. Mr. —, is this an act of your ownfree will andaccord?

Cand. It is.W. M. Bro. S. D., is he worthy and well

qualified?S.D. Heis.W. M. Duly and truly prepared?S. D. He is-W.M. By what further right does he expect

to obtain this important privilegeS. D. Beinga man,free born, of lawful age

andwell recommended.W. M. Whence came you and whither are

you traveling?S. D. From theWest,travelingE.W. M. Why did you leave the W-, and

travel E?S. D. In searchof light in Masonry.W. M. Since the candidateis in possession

of all these necessaryqualifications,and in searchof light in Masonry,reconducthim to theS. W. in the W.,who will teachhim how to approachthe E. in due andancientform.

S. D. (Conductscandidateto the W., halts,facing SW.) Bro. SW.

S W. Bro. S. D.S. D. It is theorderof the W. M. that you

teachthis candidatehow to approachtheE. in dueandancientform.

S. W- Causethe candidateto face theE.S. D. (Causescandidateto face the East.)S W. Mr. —, advanceon your left foot;

(done) bring the heel of yourright into the hollow of your left,therebyforming the angle of an ob-long, (Done) W M., the candidMeis in order.

W. M. (W. M. rises.) Mr. , beforeyoucan procedefurther in F. M. it will benecessaryfor you to takea solemnob-ligation apertainingto the degreeofE. A,, and I Master of the Lodge, as-sureyou that there is nothing thereincontainedwhich will conflict with yonrmoral, social or civil duties or pri-vileges, be they what they may. Withthis assurance,are you willing to takethe obligation.

Cand. I am.W.M. Then advanceto the sacredAltar of

FM, and kneel on your naked leftknee,your right forming the angleofa square;your left hand supportingandright restingupon the Holy BibleSquareand Compasses.

S. D. (Placescand, in position) W. MW.M Bro.S.D.S. D. The candidateis in dueform.W. N. (Raps three times, calling up the

Lodge. Brethrenform equal lines oneach side of the Altar. Stewards passthru andform arch at the East.War-denspassinside of lines andtakepo-sition under arch. WM descendstothe Altar.)

W.M. Mr. —, if you are still willing totakethe obligation,sayI (done)pro-

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nunceyour namein full, (done) andrepeatafter me:

Of my own free will andaccord, inpresenceof Almighty God and thisworshipful Lodgeof FreeandAccept-ed Masons,erectedto God and de-dicated to the memory of the HolySaints John, do hereby and hereonsolemnly and sincerely promiseandswear that I will keep and concealand never reveal, any of the secretart or arts, part or parts,point orpoints, of the hidden mysteries ofAncient Freemasonry,which [ havereceived, am about to receive, ormay hereafterbe instructed in, toany person, unless it shall be to aworthy brother E. A., or within thebody oi a just and duly constitutedLodge of such and not unto himor them whom I shall hear so to be,but unto him and them only whomI shall find so to be, after due trial.strict examinationor lawful Masonicinformation.

Furthermore, I do promise andswear that I will not write, indite,print, paint, stamp, stain, hew, cut,carve,markor engravethe sameup-on anything, movable or imovable,whereby or whereon the least word,syllable, letter or charactermay be-comelegible or intelligible to myselfor another, whereby the secretsoiFreemasonrymay be o b t a i n e dthrough my unworthiness.

To all oi which I do solemnly and

sincerely promiseandswear,withoutanyhesitation,mentalreservationorsecretevasion of mind in me what-ever,binding myself under no lessapenalty than that of having my

flirt cut acrs,my tngu tin out nd brdin the snd of the sea at 1w wtr mink,whreth tde ebbsnd flws twc in twntyfour hrs, should I ever, knowingly orwillfully violate this my solemn obli-gation of E. A. So help me God, andmakeme steadfastto keepandperformthe same.

W. M. In testimony of your sincerety, kissthe H.B. upon which your hand rests,first removing your hand. (done)Bro. S. D., remove the cabletow.(done) (All lights are out exceptthoseat the Altar.) My brother, in

your presentsituation, what do youmost desire

Cand. (Promptedby S. D.) L i g h t inMasonry.

W. M Brethren, stretch forth your handsand assistme in bringing this newlymade brother to true Masonic light.“In the beginning God created theHeaven and the earth. And theearth was without form, and void;and darknesswas upon the face ofthe deep. And the Spirit of Godmoved upon the face of the waters.And God said, Let there be light:and there was light.’~ In humblecommemoration of that august event,I now say Masonically, “Let there

he light.” (Hoodwinks are removed)

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(The penalty of the obli-gation comesdown from a time whensuch punishmentswere inflicted onheretics,piratesand traitors. Free andAcceptedMasonsare now taught thatthis penalty is not literal but symbolicof the physical sufferings an honestman would undergoratherthanviolatehis solemn vow. The true penalty forviolation of this obligation is to incurthe contemptof all honorablemen.)

Bro. , on being brought tolight in Masonry, you behold thethreegreatlights by aid of the repre-sentativesof the three lesser Thethreegreatlights in MasonryaretheHoly Bible, Square and Compassesand are thus explained: The H. Bis given us as the rule andguideforour faith andpractice;the Square,tosquare our actions; and the Com-passesto circumscribe our desires,andkeepour passionsin due boundswith all mankind. The three lesserlights are the Sun, Moon, andMasterof the Lodge, andarethusexplained:as the Sun rules the day and theMoon governs the night, so shouldthe W. M., with equalregularity,ruleandgovern the Lodge-Therepresentativesof the threelesserlights are threeburning candles, ortapers, placed upon candlesticksorpedestals, situated E. W. and S.(Lights are turnedon) I particularlydirect your attention to the GreatLight in Masonry, the Holy Bible.Howsoever men differ in creed or

theology, all good men are agreedthat within the coversof the H. B.arefound thoseprinciplesof moralitywhich lay the foundationupon whichto build a righteouslife. Freemasonry,therefore, open this Book upon itsAltars, with the command to each ofits votaries that he diligently studytherein to learnthe way to everlast-ing life. Adopting no particularcreed,forbidding sectariandiscussionwith-in its Lodgerooms, encouragingeachto be steadfastin the faith of his ac-ceptance,Freemasonrytakesall goodmen by the hand and leadingthemto its Altars, points to the openBibletheron, and urges upon each-that hefaithfully direct his steps through lifeby the Light he thereshall findashethere shall find it.

If, from our Sacred Altars,theatheist,the infidel, the irreligiousman, or the libertine, should be ableto wrest this book of Sacred Law,andthusremove,or evenobscure,thegreatestLight in Masonry, that Lightwhich for centurieshasbeenthe ruleand guide of Freemasons, thencould we no longer claim for our-selvesthe great rankand title of F.& A. Masons; but, as long as thatSacred Light shinesupon our Altars,so long as it illuminates thepathwayof the Craftsman by its golden raysof truth, so long, and no longer, canFreemasonrylive and shed its bene--ficent influenceuponmankind.Guardthen, that Book of Sacredand In,’

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42 FIRST DEGREE FIRST DEGREE 43mutable Law as you would guardyour very life. Defendit asyou wouldthe flag of your country.Live accord-ing to its Divine teachings,with it~everlastingassuranceof a blessedimmortality.(The W. M steps backa few pacesandagain advances-)

S. D- (Addressing the Candidate) Beholdthe XV. M. approachingfrom theEaston the step (taken) under the dueguard (given) and sign (given) ofE. A.

W- M My Bro., an E. A. advanceson hisleft foot. bringing tne heelof his rightinto the hollow ol his left, therebyforming the angleof an oblong. Thisis the due guard, (Givesit) and al-ludes to theposition of your handswill taking the obligation; this is thesign, (gives it) and alludes to thepenalty of that obligation. This dueguardandsign arealwaysto be givenasa salutationto theW. M. on enter-ing or letiring from an E. A. Lodge.(W. M. advancesto Altar, with S. &J- Ws.)I now present my right hand, intoken of friendshipand brotherly loverandwill invest you with the grip andword, but as you are uninstructed,he who has hitherto answeredforyou will at this time. Bro. S. D.

S. D. W. M.W. M. I hele.S D. I concealW M- What do you conceal?S D All the secretsof a Masonin Masonry

W. M.S. D.W. M.S. D.W. M.S. D.W- M.S. D-

W- M.S. DW. MS. D.W. M.

to which this token alludes. (givesgrip.)What is that?A gripOf what?Of E. A.Has it a name?It hasWill you give it to me~I dtd not so receive it, neither will Iso impart it.How will you disposeof it?Letter or halve it.Letter it andbegin.You begin.Begin you, (word given in propermannerby S. D. and ~V M.) —isthe nameof this grip, andshould al-ways be given in this cautiousman-ner, by lettering or halving. Whenlettering always commencewith theletter —— (Helps cand. to rise) Rise,salute the J. & S. W s and satisfythem that you are in possessionofthe step, due guard, sign, grip andword of an E. A. (W. M. returnstoE.)

Stew. (As the W. M. passes,resumetheirstations.Brethren are seated.)

S. D. (Conductscand-to J. W. in 5., stopson step of E. A., facing J. W. S. D-strikes ground three times with hisrod.)

J. W. (Onerap with his gavel, rises.) Whocomeshere-

S. D. A duly initated E. A.J. W. How may I know him to be sucb~

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required It is evidence that the unoersigned is a member in goad

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S D. By certain signsanda token.J. W. Whataresigns?S. D Right angles, horizontals and per-

pendiculars-J. W. Advance a sign. (S. D. and cand.

give dueguardof E. A.) Hasthatanallusion?

S. D. It has, to the position of my handswhile taking the obligation.

J W. Have you a further sign?S. D. I have. (S. D. and cand. give sign

of E. A.)J W. Has that an allusion?S D. It has, to the penalty of the obliga-

tionJ- W. What is a token?S. D A certain iriendly or brotherly grip

wherehy one Mason may know an-other in thedark as tn the light.

J W. Advance and give me a token. (S.D. andJ. W. give grip to eachother,candidategrips with anotherofficer,on the stepof E. A.) What is that?

5- D. A gripJ- W. Of what?S.D. OfE.A-J. W. Has it a name?S. D. It hasJ. W. Will you give it to me?5. D. I did not ~o receive it, neitherwill I

so impart it.J. W. How will you disposeof it?S. D. Letter or halve it.J. W. Letter it and begin.S. D. You begin.J W. Begin you. (word is givenin proper

way) I am satisfiedS. D. (Conduct*candidateto the S. W. in

FIRST DEGREE 45the W., halting on thestep of E. A.,S. D. strikesgroundthreetimes withhis rod.)

S. W. (Rapswith gavel, once, rises) Whocomeshere?

S. D. A duly initiated E. A.S. W. How may I know him to be such?S. D. By certain signs anda token.S. W. What are signs?S. D. Right angles, horizontals and per-

pendiculars.S. W. Advance a sign. (S. D. and cand

give due guard of E. A.) Has thatan allusion?

S. D. It has, to the position of my handswhile taking the obligation.

S. W. Have you a further sign?S. D. I have. (S. D. and casid. give sign

of E. A.)S. W. Has that an allusion?S. D. It has, to the penalty of the obliga-

tion.S W. What is a token?S. D. A certain friendly or brotherly grip

wherebyone Mason may know an-other in the dark as in the light.

S. W. Advanceandgive mea token. (S. D.and S. W. give grip to each other,candidategrips with anotherofficer,on the step of E. A.) What is that?

S D. AgripS. W. Of what?S. D. OfE.A.5. W. Hasit a name?S. D. It has.S. W. Will you give it to me?5. D. I did not so receiveit, neither will 1

so impart it.

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required It is evidence that the unuensigned is a member in goad

and regular standing until the date indicated an reverse side of thr~

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FIRST DEGREE 4746 FIRST DEGREES. W. How will you disposeof it?S. D. Letter or halve it-S. W. Letter it andbegin.S. D. You begin.5- W. Begin you. (word given in proper

way.) I am satisfied.S. D. (Conductscandidatewest of Altar,

facing the East) (XV. M., Deputy orany officer so delegated,go to cand.)

My Brother, I now presentyou witha lambskin or white leather apron. I:is an emblem of innocenceand thebadge of a Mason, more ancient thanthe Golden Fleece or Roman Eagleand when worthily worn, more honor.ahie than the Star and Garter. Letits pure and spotless surface remindyou of a “purity of life and rectitudeof conduct”, a never ending argumentfor nohler deeds,for higher thoughts,for greater achievements. And whenat last your weary feet shall havecome to the end of their toilsomejourney, and from your grasp shallfall the working tools of life, may therecordof your life and actions be aswhite and spotless as the emblemwhich I place in your hand tonight.(Gives Cand. the apron) May it beyour portion to hear from Him whositteth as the JudgeSupreme,the wel-come words, “Well done, good andfaithful servant, enter thou into thejoy of thy Lord.”

Carry it to the S. W. in the W.wh& will teachyou how to wearit asan E. A.

S. D. (Conductscand. to theWest) Bra.

S. W.S. W. Pro S. D.S~ D. It is theorderof the W M. thatyou

teach this brother how to wear hisaprenas E. A.

S. W. tStepsdown from the West, receivesapron, ties it on the candidatewithflap turned up and returns to hisstation.) At the building of K. STemple.the different bandsof work-men were distinguishedby the man-ner in which they wore their apronsE. A. wore theirs with the flap turn-ed up, to prevent soiling theirclothes.Masonicallyto preventdaub-ing with untamperedmortar. Thuswear yoursuntil further advanced.

S D (Conductscandidateto the East.)W.M. Brother , agreeably to an ancient

establishedcustom, adaptedin everyregular and well governed Lodge, itbecomes my duty, at this time, todemand of you some metallic sub-stance not so much on accountofits intrinsic value, as that it may bedeposited in the archives of theLodge, as a memorialthat you wereat this time and place made a Mason.The Sec will receive any metallicsubstanceyou may have.

Cand- I have noihing.W. M. Nothing, not evena penny, to com-

memorateone of the most importantevents of your life. (Pause) MyBrother, this is to teach you thatshould you ever meet a member ofthe human family, especially a bro-ther Mason, in a like destitute sit-

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48 FIRST DEGREEuation,it would be your duty to con-tribute to his relief as liberally ashis necessitiesmightrequirearidyourability permit.Bro. —, asyou arenow clothedasanE. A., I presentyou, emblematically,the working tools, which are thetwenty-four inch gaugeandthecom-mon gavel, and are thus explained:the twenty-fourinch gaugeis an in-strumentused by operative masonsto measureand lay out their work:but we, as F. & A. M’s., are taughtto use it for the more noble and!loriouspurposeof dividing our time.t, being divided into twenty-four

equal parts, is emblematicalof thetwenty-fourhoursof theday, whichwe are taught to divide into threeequal parts, where by are foundeight hours for the service of Godand a distressed worthy brother.eight for our usual vocations,andeight for refreshmentandsleep.

The common gavel is an instru-ment used by operative masonstobreakoff the cornersof roughstones,thebetterto fit. them for the builder’suse; but we, as F. & A- M’s., aretaughtto use it for the more nobleandgloriouspurposeof divestingourheartsandconsciencesof all thevicesand superfluities of life, therebyfit-ting our minds, as living stones,forthatspiritualbuilding, thathousenotmade with hands, eternal in t h eHeavens.

W- M. Bro. S. D., conduct the brother tothe N. E. cornerof the Lodge-

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ncr of the Lodge, placing him on thestep of E. A., body erect,facing theE.)

W.M. My brother, you there stand an up-right man and mason, and I give it

you strictly in charge ever to walkand act as suchbeforeGod andman.I also presentto you a new name,which is Caution. It teachesyou tobe cautious over all your words andactions,especiallyon the subject of

Freemasonry when in presence of itsenemies. Bro. S. D.

S. D. W. M.W.M. Conduct thebrotherto theAltar.‘Steward’s go to the Altar. standingapart.)S. D. (Places candidate between Stewards.

All give due guard.)W. M. Reconductthe brother to the place

whencehe came,invest him with thatof which he hasbeendivested, andreturn him to the Lodge for furtherinstruction. (All salute by givingthe due guard and sign of E. A.,right face, march to the preparationroom, invest candidate and whenready give alarm.)

WM. (One rap) Bro. J. W.J. W. W.M-W. M. Call the craft from labor to refresh-

ment,to resumelabor at thesoundofthe gavel in the East.

J. W. (Three raps, calling up the Lodge)Brethren. (All give due guard)

It is the order of the W. M. that yoube called from labor to refreshment,to resume labor at the soundof thegavel in the East. (One rap)

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S. S. (When candidateis ready, raps threetimes on inner door)

W- M. (One rap, calling lodge to labor)S. D. (Opens door, finds candidateready

and conductshim to the Altar. Stew-ards follow and all salute.

Stewards (Return to their placesjS. D- (Conducts candidate to the East,

seatinghim in front of the W. M.,and then takeshis own place.)

W. M My brother,the secondsectionof thisdegree rationally accounts for the

forms and ceremoniesthrough whichyou have passed.This sectionis com-posed of a lecture of two parts, thefirst tracing theseforms and ceremon•ies, the secondexplainingthe reasonstherefor.

PART I LECTUREBro S. DW- M.Whencecameyou?From a lodge of the Holy SaintsJohn of Jerusalem.What cameyou hereto do?Learn to subduemy passionsandimprovemyself in masonry.Then you are a Mason,I presume?I am so takenand acceptedamongbrethrenand fellowsWhat makesyou a Mason?My obligation.Where were you madea Mason?~Tithin the body of a just and dulyconstituted lodge of Free and AcceptedMasons,assembledin a place

W. M.S. D.0-A.Q.A.

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representingthe groundfloor of KingSolomon’sTemple,furnishedwith theHoly Bible, Square and Compasses,together with a charter or dispen-sation from some Grand Body ofcompetent jurisdiction empoweringit to work.

Q. How do you know yourself to be aMason?

A- Having beentried, never deniedandam ready to be tried again-

Q~ How mayI know you to bea Mason?A. By certainsigns, atoken,a word and

the perfectpoints of my entrance.Q. What are signs?A. Right angles, horizontals and per-

pendiculars.Q. Advancea sign- (Dueguardof Enter-

ed Apprenticeis given) Hasthat anallusion?

A It has; to the position of my handswhile taking theobligation.

Q- Have you a further signPA. I have. (Sign of EntetedApprentice

is given-IQ. Hasthat an allusion?A- It has; to the penalty of the ob-

ligationQ. What is a token?A. A certain friendly or brotherly grip

whereby one Mason may know an-other in the dark as in the light-

Q Advanceandgive mea token. (Gripof E. A. is given) What is that?

A. A grip.Q Of what?A EnteredApprentice-0. Ha~ it a name?

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A. It has.0. Will you give it to me?A. I did not so receiveit, neitherwill I

so impart it.Q. How will you disposeof it?A. Letteror halve it.Q. Letter it and begin.A. You begin.0. Begin you.A. (Word given)0. Wherewere you first preparedto be

madea Mason?A. In my heart.0. Where next?A. In a room adjoining thebody of a

just and duly constituted Lodge ofFree and AcceptedMasons.

Q- How were you prepared?A Divestedof all metallic substances,

neither naked nor .clothed, barefootnor shod, left kneeandbreastbare,hoodwinked and a cable-tow aboutmy neck; in which condition I wasconductedto a doorof theLodgeandcausedto give threedistinct knocks,whichwereansweredby threewithin.

Q. What was said to you from within?A Who comeshere-Q. Your answer?A- A poor blind candidate,who is de-

sirousof havingandreceivinga partin therights, light andbenefitsof thisworshipful Lodge, erected to Godanddedicatedto thememoryof theHoly Saints John, as all brethrenandfellows havedonewhohavegonethis way beforeme.

Q. What were you then asked?

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A. If it wasan actof my own freewillandaccord; if I wasworthy andwellqualified, duly and truly prepared;all of which being answeredin theaffirmative, I was asked by whatfurther right I expected to obtainthis important privilege.

Q. Your answer?A. Being a man, free born, of lawful

age andwell recommended.0- What were you then told-A. SinceI wasin possessionof all these

necessaryqualifications,I shouldwaituntil the Worshipful Master couldbe informed of my request,and hisanswerreturned,

Q. Whatwashis answerwhenreturned?A- Let him enterthis worshipful Lodge

in the name of God, and be receivedin due and ancientform.

Q. How were you received?A. On the point of a sharp instrument

piercing my naked left breast-Q, How were you then disposedof?A. Conductedto thecenterof the Lodge,

and causedto kneel for the benefitof prayer.After prayer,what were you asked?In whom I put my trust.

Q, Your answer?A. In God.Q. What were you then told?A. My trust beingin God, my faith was

well founded; I was taken by theright hand,orderedto rise, follow myconductor, and fear no danger.

Q. How were you thendisposedof?A- Conductedonceregularly aroundthe

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Lodge, and to the J. Warden in theSouth, where the same questionswete askedand answersreturnedasat the door.

0. How did the J. Warden disposeofyou?

A. Directed me to be conductedto theS. Warden in the West, where thesamequestions were asked and an-swersreturnedas before.

o How did the S. Warden disposeofyou?

A Directedme to be conductedto theWorshipful Master in the East,wherethe samequestionswere askedandanswersreturnedasbefore; whoalso demandedwhenceI came andwhither traveling.o Your answer?

A From the West,traveling East.o Why did you leave the West and

travel East?A In searchof light in Masonry-Q. How did the Worshipful Masterdis-

pose of you?A. Ordered me reconductedto the S.

Warden in the West,who taughtmehow to approachthe Eastin dueandancientform.

0- What was that due and ancientform?

A Advancingon my left foot, bringingthe heel of my right into the hollowof my left, therebyforming the angleof an oblong, body erect, facing theEast.

0. What did the Worshipful Master‘I

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then do with you?A. Made mea Mason.Q. How?A. In due form.Q. What was that due form?A. Kneelingon my naked left knee,my

right forming the angleof a square,my left hand supporting,my rightresting on the Holy Bible, Squareand Compasses;in which due formI took the solemnobligation of E. A.

0- Haveyou the obligation?A. I have.Q. RepeatitA. I, , of my own free will and

accord, in presenceof Almighty Godand this worshipful Lodge of FreeandAcceptedMasons,erectedto Godand dedicatedto thememory of theHoly Saints John, do hereby andhereon, solemnly and sincerelypro-mise andswear,that I will keepandconceal,and neverreveal, any of thesecretart or arts, partor parts,pointor points, of thehiddenmysteriesofancient Freemasonrywhich I havereceived,~maboutto receive,or mayhereafterbe instructed in, to anypersonunlessit shall be to a worthybrother E- A. or within thebody ofa just andduly constitutedLodge ofsuch; and not unto him or themwhom I shall hearso to be, but untohim or them only whom I shall findso to be, after due trial, strict ez-amination, or lawful masonic infor-mation.

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56 FIRST DEGREE FIRST DEGREE 57Furthermore, I do promise and

swear, that I will not write, indite,print, paint, stamp,stain, hew, cut,carve,markor engravethe sameup-on anything,movableor immovable,whereby or whereon the least word,syllable, letter or charactermay be-comelegible or intelligible to myselfor another,whereby the secrets ofFreemasonrymay be obtainedthroughmy unworthiness.

To all of which I do solemnly andsincerelypromiseandswear,with&utany hesitation, mental reservation,or secret evasion of mind in mewhatever, binding myself under noless a penalty than that of having

my thrt cut acrs,my tngu tin out ndbrd in th sud of th sea at 1w wtr mrk,whre th tde ebbs nd fiws twice intwenty four hours, should I ever,knowingly or willfully, violate thismy solemn obligation of E. A. Sohelp me God, and make me stead-fast to keepandperform the same.

Q. After the obligation,what were youasked?

A- What I most desired.Q. Your answer?A- Light in Masonry.0- Did you receiveit?A I did, by order of the Worshipful

Master, with the assistanceof thebrethren.

0. On being brought to light, what didyou behold?

A. The threegreatlights in Masonry,by

aid of therepresentativesof the threelesser.

Q. What are the three great lights inMasonry.

A. The Holy Bible, Squareand Com-passes.

Q. How are they explained?A- The Holy Bible is given us as the

rule and guide for our faith andpractice, the Squareto square ouractions, and the Compassesto cir-cumscribeour desiresand keepourpassionsin dueboundswith all man-kind.

0. What are the three lesser lights?A. The Sun, Moon and Masterof the

Lodge-Q. How are they explained?A. As the sun rules the day, and the

the moon governs the night, soshould the Worshipful Master, withequal regularity, rule andgovern theLodge.

0- What are the representativesof thethree lesser lights~

A. Three burning candles or tapers,placedupon candlesticksor pedistals.situatedEast, West and South.

Q. Whatdid you next behold?A. The Worshipful Master approaching

from theEast,on the step,underthedue guard and sign of E. A., whopresentedhis right handin token offriendship andbrotherlylove, invest-ed me with the grip andword,order-ed me to rise, salutethe J. and S.Wardens, and satisfy them that Iwas in possemion of the step, due

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guard,sign, grip and word of E. A.0- What did you next behold?A. The Wor. Master approachingfrom

the Easta secondtime, who present-ed me with a lambskin, or whiteleatherapron; informed me that itwasan emblemof innocenceand thebadge of a Mason; ordered me tocarry it to the S. Warden in theWest,who taughtme how to wearitas an E. A.

Q. How should anE. A. wearhis apron?A. With theflap turned up, to prevent

soiling his clothes. Masonically toprevent daubing with untamperedmortar.

0- Whatwasthendemandedof you?A. Some metallic substance not so

much on account of its intrinsicvalue as that it might be depositedin the archivesof the Lodge, as amemorial that I was at that timeand place made a Mason; but uponstrict search, I found myself entirelydestitute.

0- With what were you thenpresented?A. The working tools of an E. A. which

are the twenty-four inch gaugeandthe commongavel.

0- How arethey explained?A. The twenty-four inch gauge is an

instrumentusedby operativeMasonsto measure and lay out their work;but we, as Free & AcceptedMasons,are taught to use it for the morenoble andglorious purposeof divid-ing our time. It beingdivided intotwenty-four equal parts, is emble-

matical of the twenty-four hours ofthe day, which we are taught to di-vide into threeequalparts,wherebyare found eight hours for the serviceof God and a distressedworthy bro-ther, eight for our usual vocations,and eight for refreshmentand sleep.The commongavel is an instrumentused by operative Masonsto breakoff the cornersof rough stones,thebetter to fit them for the buildersuse; but we, as F. & A. Masons,aretaught to use it for themore nobleandglorious purposeof divesting ourheartsandconsciencesof all the vicesand superfluities of life, therebyfit-ting our minds, as living stones,forthat spiritual building, that housenot made with hands,eternal in theheavens.

Q. How were you then disposedof?A. Placed in the northeast corner of the

Lodge, before the W. M., whoinformed me that I there stood anupright man andMason,andgaveitme strictly in charge ever to wallcandact assuchbeforeGodand man.

Q. With what were you then presented?A. A new name, which is Caution. It

teachesme to be cautious over allmy words and actions,especially onthe subjectof Freemasonry,when inpresenceof its enemies.

0. How were you then disposedof?A. Reconductedto the place whenceI

came,investedwith that of which Ihad beendivested,and returnedto;he Lodge for further instruction

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W. M. Bro. —, I will appointa committeeto instruct you in the lecture thathas just passedbetweenthe S. D.and myself, as it will be necessaryfor you to commit his answers tomemorybeforeyou can be passedtothe degreeof Fellowcrait.

PART II LECTURE

W.M. Bro. S. D.~. D W-M.W. M. Why were you divested of all met-

allic substanceswhen madeaMason?S. D. For twa reasons;first, that I might

carry nothing offensive or defensiveinto the Lodge, second,at the building of K S. T., therewasnot hearc’the sound of ax, hammer or othermetal tool.

XV. M. How could so stupendousan edifleehai;e beenerectedwithout the sound

of metal tools.S. D.. The stoneswere hewn, squaredand

numberedin thequarieswhereraised,the timberfelled andpreparedin theforestsof Lebanon; they were con-veyed by sea, in floats, to Joppathence by land to Jerusalem, wherethey were set up, by the aid ofwooden instruments prepared forthat purpose; and when the buildingwas completed, every part thereoffitted with such exact nicety, that itresembled more the handiwork of theSupreme Architect of the Universethan that of human hands.

W.M. Why were you neither naked nor

FIRST DEGREE 61clothed?

S D. Masonry regardsno man on accountof his worldly wealthor honors;it isthe internal, and not the etaernal,qualificationsthat recommend a manto Masons.

W. M. Why were you neitherbarefoot norshod.

S. D. Agreeably to an ancient Israelishcustom adopted among Masons. Weread in the book of Ruth concern•ing their mannerof changingand re-deeming, that “To confirm all things,a man plucked off his shoeandgaveit to his neighbor.” That was testi-mony in [srael. This, therefore, wedo. testifying therebyin the strong-est manner possible the sincerity ofour intentions in the work in whichwe are engaged.

W M. Why were you hoodwinked and acable-towaboutyour neck~

S- D. For three reasons; first, that myheartmight conceivebeforemy eyesbeheld the beautiesof masonry; se-cond, as I was in darkness, it was toteachme to keepthe whole world so,respectingthe secretsof Freemason-ry, exceptsuchas werejustly entitledto receive the same as I was aboutbecoming, third, had I not con-formed to the ceremoniesof my in-itiation, therebyrenderingmyselfun-worthy to be taken by thehand asamason,I might, by aidof thecable-tow, havebeenled out of the Lodge,without having beheldeventhe formthereof.

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Why were you causedto give threedistinct knocks?To alarm the Lodge, and inform the

W. Mi, that a poor blind candidatecravedadmittance.

W. M. To whatdo the threeknocksallude?S. D. A certainpassageof Scripture,which

reads: “Ask, and it shall be givenyou; seek, and ye shall find; knock.andit shall be openedunto you.

W. M. How did you find that passageveri-fied by youx situation in masonryat that time?

S. D. I askedof a friend the recommend-ation to be madea mason; thru hisrecommendationI soughtinitiation;I knocked,andthe door of masonrywasopenedunto me.

W. M. Why were you receivedon thepointof a sharp instrumentpiercing yournaked left breast

S. D To teachme that as that wasan in•strumentof torture to the flesh, soshould the recollection thereof) beto my mind andconscienceshouki Ieverreveal thesecretsof Freemason.ry unlawfully.

W. M. Why were you conducted to thecenterof the Lodge and causedtokneel for the benefitof prayer?

S. D. Before entering upon any great orimportant undertaking,~e oughtal-ways to invoke the aid of D~ety.

W. M. Why were you asked in whom youput your trust?

S. D. Agreeable to our ancient law, noAethist can be made a mason: itwasthereforenecessarythatI abould

FIRST DEGREE 83expressabelief in Diety. otherwisenoobligation would havebeenregardedas binding.

W. M. Why were you taken by the righthand, ordered to rise, follow yourconductorand fear no danger?

S. D. As I was in darkness,and couldneither foreseenor avoid danger, itwas to teachme that I was in thehandsof a faithful friend in whosefidelity I might with safety confide.

W. M. Why were you conducted once re-gu~ar~y aroundthe Lodge.

S. D. That the W. M., Wardensand bre-threri might see thatI wag duly andtruly prepared.

W. M. Why wele you causedto meetwithseveral obstructions in youx passagearoundthe Lodge?

S. D This and every regular and wellgovernedLodge,is, or ought to be, acertain representationof the groundfloor of King Solomns Temple,who had guardsstationedat the S.,W. & E. gates to prevent anyonefrom passingor repassingexceptsuchas were duly qualified and had per-mission from K. S.; it was thereforenecessarythat I should meet withthese several obstructions, and ateach of these stations be duly ex-amined.

W. M. Why weie you causedto kneel onyour naked left knee, and not onyour right or both?

S. D. The ~4t side hasalwaysbeendeemed~~w~akest part of the humanbody;it~ was therefore to teach me that I

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was takingupon myself the weakestpart of masonry,that of E. A., only.

W. M. Why did your right hand restuponthe H. B., S. & C’s, and not yourleft or both?

S. D. The right hand,by our ancientbre-thren,was deemedthe seatof fidel-ity; the ancientsworshippeda dietynamedFides, sometimesrepresentedby two right handsjoined, at others,bytwo humanfiguresholding eachotherby the right hand. The right, there-fore,We use in this greatandimport-ant undertaking testifying therebyin the strongestmannerpossible thefidelity of our purposesin the workin whichwe areengaged.

W. M. Why were you presented with alambskin or white leatherapron?

S. D The lamb, in all ages, has beendeemedanemblemof innocence.Thelambskin was, therefore, to iemindme of that purity of life andconductso essentiallynecessaryto my gain-ing admissionto the Celestial Lodgeabove, where the SupremeArchitectof the Universe presides.

~V.M. Why wasa demandmadeof you forsomemetallic substance?

S D. To teachme that should I evermeeta member of the human family,especiallya brothermason,in a likedestitutesitutation, it would be myduty to contribute to his relief asliberally as his necessitiesmight re-quire and my ability permit.

XV. M. Why were you placed in the N. E.corner of the Lodge?

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S I). In the erection of public buildings.especiallythoseof a masonicform, thefirst stone is, or ought to be, laid inthe N. E. corner; I was thereforeplaced in the N. E. corner of theLodge to receive my first instruct-ions upon which to build my futuremoral and masonic edifice.

THIRD SECTION

This brings us to the third and last sectionof the degree,which explains the natureandprinciples of our Constitution. Here, too, wereceive Instruction relative to the form, sup-ports, covering, furniture, ornament~ lightsand jewels of a lodge, how it should be Sit-

uated, and to whom dedicated.

LODGE

A Lodge may be definedas a certain number of Free and AcceptedMasons,duly assembled, furnished with the Holy Bible, Squareand Compaases,together with a Charter orDispensationfrom some Grand Body of com•petent jurisdiction empoweringit to work

THE CHARTER

The Holy Bible, Square and Compasseshave been partially explained to you; theCharterhas not. It pleasedthe Grand Lodgeof Free and AcceptedMasonsof the State of——, over which body the Mont Wor.shipful—, GrandMaster, at presentpresides.Lo grant to this Lodge the Charter now in itsposaession.empowering it to confer the three

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degreesof Masonry, which power we are nowparthy exercising. It is sign-’d by the GrandLodge officers, with the seal of the GrandLodge attached and contains all the necessaryinstructions for retaining the same.

LODGES HELDOur ancientbrethrenheld their Lodgeson

high hills or in low vales, the better to ob-servethe approachof cowansandeavesdrop-pers, ascendingor descending. Lodge meet-ings, at the presentday, are usually held inupper chambers, probably for the bettersecurity which such places afford.

The custom may have had its origin in apracticeobservedby theancientJewswhenbuilding their temples, schools and syna-gogues,on high hills, a practicewhich seeni~to havemet theapprobationof the Almighty,who saidunto theProphetEzekiel, ~‘Uponthetop of the mountain, the whole /imit thereof.roundaboutshall be most holy.’~

FORM

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The form of a Lodge is oblong, in lengthfrom eastto west, in breadthbetweennorthandsouth,as high asHeavenandasdeepasfrom thesurfaceto thecenter.

It is said to bethus extensiveto denotetheuniversality of Freemasonry, and teacheschata Mason’scharity should be equally ex-tensive.

SUPPORTSA Lodgeis supportt.dby threegreatpillars,

denominatedWisdom Strength,and Beauty,for there should be wisdom to contrive,strengthto support,and beauty to adorn,all

FIRST DEGREE 67greatand important undertakings. They arerepresentedby the threeprincipal officers ofthe Lodge; the pillar Wisdom, by the W.~.M.~. in the East,who is presumedto havewisdom to open andgovern the Lodge; thepillar Strength,by the SeniorWarden in theXVest, whoseduty it is to assist the W. M.in the discharge of his arduous duties;thepillar Beauty,by the J. W. in theSouth,whoseduty it is to call the Craft from laborto refreshment,superintendthem during thehours thereof, carefully to observethat themeansof refreshmentarenot pervertedto in-temperanceor excess,seethat they return totheir labor in due season,that the W. M.mayreceivehonor, andthey pleasureandpro-it thereby.

COVERINGThe coveringof aLodge is no lessthan the

clouded canopy, or starry-deckedHeaven,whereall good Masonshopeat last to arrive,by aid of that ladderwhich Jacobin his via.son saw extendedfrom earth to Heaven,theprincipal rounds of which are denominatedFaith, Hope,andCharity, which admonishusto have faith in God, hope of immortality,andCharity to all mankind. The greatestoftheseis Charity. For Faith may be lost insight, Hope end in fruition, but Charity ex-tendsbeyond the grave, through thebound-lessrealmsof eternity.

PURNITUREEvery regular and well-governedLodge is

furnished with the Holy Bible, Square andCompasses,togetherwith a Charter, or DitpCnsation.

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The Holy Bible is dedicatedto the serviceof God, becauseit is the inestimable gift ofGod to man,andon it we obligateour newlymadebrethren; the Squareto the W. M., be-

, causeit is the properMasonic e m b I e mof his office; and the Compassesto the Craft,for, by a dueattention to their use, we aretaught to circumscribe our desiresandkeepour passionsin due bounds.

ORNAMENTS

The Ornamentsof a Lodgeare the MoeaicPavement, the Indented Tessel,and the Bla:-ing Star.

The Mosaic Pavementis a representationofthe ground floor of King Solomon’s Temple;the Indented Tessel, of that beautiful tessel-ated border or skirting which surroundedit.The Mosaic Pavementis emblematicalof hu-man life, checkeredwith good and evil; theIndented Tessel, or tesselatedborder, of themanifold blessingsand comforts which cons-tantly surroundus,andwhichwe hope to en-joy by a firm relianceon Divine Providence,which is representedby the Blazing Star inthe center.

LIGHTS

A Lodgehas threesymbolic Lights, situatedEast,West,and South. Thereis none in theNorth, becauseKing Solomon’s Temple wassituatedso far north of the ecliptic that thesun, evenat meridian, did not dart its raysinto the northernmostpart thereof. TheNorth we Masonically term a place of dark-ness,

FIRST DEGREE 69JEWELS

A Lodge hassix jewels, threemovableandthree immovable

The ImmovableJewelsarethe Square,theLevel and the Plumb. They are so termedbecausethey are appropriatedto particularparts of the Lodge wherethey s h o u I dbe found,theSquareto the East,the Level tothe West,and the Plumb to the South. Al-though thebrethrenoccupyingthesestations,may from time to time be changed,still theJewelswill alwaysbe found in their respectivestations in the Lodge. The Squareteachesmorality, theLevel, equality; andthe Plumbrectitude of conduct

The MovableJewelsare the Rough Ashlar,the PerfectAshlar, and the Trestle-Board.

The Rough Ashlar is astonein its rudeandnatural state,as takenfrom the quarry; thePerfect Ashlar, one preparedby the work-men,to be adjustedby the working tools ofFellowcraft, and the TrestleBoard is for theMaster Workman to draw his designsupon.

By the Rough Ashlar we are remindedofthat rude and imperfect statewhich is oursby nature; by the Perfect Ashlar, of thatstateof perfectionat which we hopeto arriveby education, our own endeavors,and theblessingof Deity. And as theoperativework-man erectshis temporal building in accord-ance with the designs laid down upon theTrestle-Boardby the Master Workman, soshould we, both operative and speculativeworktnen, endeavor to erect our spiritualbuilding in accordancewth the designslaiddown by the SupremeArchitect of the Uni-versein thegreatBook of Revelation,whichis our Masonic Trestle-Board.

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HOW SITUATED

A Lodgeis situateddueEastandWest,be-causeKing Solomon’sTemplewasso situated

Moses,by Divine Command, having con-ductedthechildren of Israelout of the landof Egypt,from the houseof bondage,throughthe Red Sea, into the wilderness,erectedaTabernacleto God, which he situated dueeastandwest, to commemorateto the latestposterity that miraculous east wind whichwrought their mighty deliverance. KingSolomon’sTemple is said to havebeena re-presentationof that Tabernacle.

TO WHOM DEDICATED

Anciently, Lodges were dedicated to KingSolomon,as he is said to havebeenour firstMost Worshipful Grand Master: but specula-tive Masonsdedicatetheirsto the memoryofSt. John the Baptist,and St. John the Evan-gelist.

Since their time, there is represented,inevery regularandwell-governedlodge, a cer-tain point within a circle, thepoint represent-ing the individual brother, the circle, theboundaryline of his conductto God andman,beyond which he is never to suffer his pas-sions,prejudices,or intereststo betray him

This circle is borderedby two perpendicularparallel lines representfng these Saints, andupon the vertex rest the Holy Scriptures,which point out the whole duty of man. Ingoing aroundthis circle, we necessarilytouchupon these two lines, as well as upon theHoly Scriptures,and while a Mason keepshimself thus circumscribed, it is impossiblethat he should materiallyerr.

PRINCIPAL TENETSThe principal Tenetsof our professionare

three-fold,including the inculation andprac-tice of those truly commendable virtures,

BROTHERLY LOVE, RELIEF & TRUTHBROTHERLY LOVE

By the exerciseof Brotherly Love, we aretaught to regard the human race as onefamily, the high, the low, the rich, the poor,who, createdby one Almighty Parent, andinhabiting the same planet, should aid, sup-port and protect oneanother. On this prin-ciple, Masonry unites men of every country,sect, and opinion, and promotestrue friend-ship among thosewho might otherwisehaveremained perpetually at a distance.

RELIEFTo relieve the distressed is a duty

incumbenton all men,particularly upon Ma-sons,who are linked togetherby a chain ofsincereaffection To soothethe unhappy, tosympathizewith them in their misfortunes,to compassionatetheir miseries,andto restorepeace to their troubled minds, are aims wehavein view- On this basiswe establishourconnectionsand form our friendships.

TRUTHTruth is a divine attribute, and the

foundationof every virtue. To be good andtrue is the first lessonwe are taught in Ma-sonry. Hence, while influencedby this prin-ciple, hypocrisy and deceit are unknownamong us; sincerity and plain dealing dis-tin guish us; and the heart and tongue

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join in promoting each other’s welfare, andrejoicing in each other’sprosperity. My Bro.ther, in order that you may better under-standwhat is to follow, I will ask the S. Da question. Bio. S. D.

(Under due guard) W. M.How mayI knowyou to beaMason?By certainsigns,a token,aword, andthe perfect pointsof my entrance.My Brother, the signs, token andword havebeenexplainedto you butthe perfect points of your entrancehave not. They are four;— thePectoral, the Manual, theGuttural,and the Pedal. They representthefour cardinal virtues — Fortitude.Prudence, Temperanceand Justice.

Fortitude is that noble and steadfastpur-poseof the mind, wherebywe areenabledtoundergo any pain, peril, or danger. Thisvirtue is equally distant from rashnessandcowardice, and should be deeply impressedupon your mind as a safeguardor securityagainstany attempt thatmight be made,byforce or otherwise, to extort from you any ofthe secretswith which you have been sol-emnly intrusted This virtue wasemblematic.ally representedupon your first anmissioninto the Lodge, whenyou were receivedon thepoint of a sharp instrument piercing yournaked left breast. This is the first perfectpoint of your entrance, the Pectoral.

Prudenceteachesus to regulateour livesand actionsagreeablyto the dictatesof rea-son, and is that habit by which we wiselyjudgeand determineon all things relative to

our present,as well as our future happiness.This virtue should be your characteristic,notonly In the government of your conduct whilein the Lodge. but also when abroad in theworld. You should be particularly c&utioua,in all strangeandmixed companies,nevertolet fall the leastsign, tokenor word, wherebythe secretsof Freemasonrymight be obtain-ed. ever bearingin remembrancethat solemnmoment,while kneelingat the sacredAltar ofFreemasonry,with your left hand support-ing, and right resting upon the Holy Bible,Square and Compasses,you solemnly prom-ised to concealand never revealany of thesecretsof Freemasonry. This is the secondperfectpoint of your entrance: the Manual.

Temperanceis that due restraint upon thepassionswhich renders the body tame andgovernable,and frees the mind from the at’lurementsof vice. This virtue shuold be yourconstantpractice,as you are therebytaughtto avoid excess,and the contractingof anylicentious or vicious habit, the indulgenceofwhich might lead you awayfrom the path ofrighteousnessand cause ~ou also to disclosethose secrets which you have promised toconceal and never reveal, the betrayal ofwhich would subject you to the contempt ofall good Masons, if not to the penalty forthe violation of your obligation; that of hay.ing your thrt cut acra, your tngu tin out, ndbrd in th snd of tIm sea at 1w wtr mrk, whreth tde ebbsnd fiws twc in twnty four hra.This is the third perfect point of yourentrance, the Guttural.

Justiceis that standardwhich enablesusto render to every man his due, without dis-tinction. This virtue Is not only consistent

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with Divine and human law, but is the verycement and support of society, and, as jus-tice, in a great measure. distinguishesthegoodman, so should it be your practice to belust, ever rememberingwhile standingin theNortheastcornerof the lodge,your feet form-ing the angle of an oblong, your body erectbefore the W. M., you were told that youtherestood an upright man and Mason,andwas given you strictly in charge ever towalk and act as suchbefore God and man.This is the fourth perfect point of your en-trance: the Pedal,and alludes to the positionof your feet while standing in the N. E. cor-ner of the Lodge

CHALK, CHARCOAL AND CLAYEntered Apprentices should serve their

Masters with freedom, fervency, and zeal,which are emblematically represented bychalk, charcoal and clay.

There is nothing freer than chalk, theslightest touch of which leavesa trace: thereis nothingmore fervent than charcoal, for toit, when properly ignited, the most obduratemetals will yield. There is nothing more zeal-ous than clay, our mother earth, for it, aloneof all the elements,has never proved unfriend-ly to man.Through constantlyharassed,moreto furnish the luxuries than the necessariesof life, she never refuses her yield, strewingour pathway with flowers and spreadingourtable with plenty; though she producespoi-son, still she furnishes the antidote, and re-turns with interest every good committed toher care And whenat last we are calledup-on to passthrough the Valley of the Shadowof Death, sheonce more receivesus,and ten-

derly enfolds our remains within her bosom,thus admonishingus that, as from earth wecame,so to earth we must surely return.

SYMBOLISM

The first, or Entered Aporentice Degree,of Masonry is symbolically intended to re-present the entrance of man into the world,in which he is afterward to becomea livingand thinking actor Coming from the ignorance and darknessof the outer world, hisfirst craving is for light, not that physicallight which springs from thegreatorb of dayat its foundation,but that moral andintellect-ual light which emanatesfrom the primalsourceof all things — from the Great Archi-tect of the Universe, the Creator of the sunand of all that it illuminates. Hence, thegreat, the primary object of the first degreeis to symbolizethat birth of intellectual lightinto the mind, and the EnteredApprenticeisthe type of unregenerateman, groping inmoral and mental darkness,and seeking forthe light which is to guidehis stepsandpointhim to the path which leads to duty, and toHim who gives to duty its reward.

Thosearoundyou areyour brethren,readyto dischargeall the offices of that intimaterelation. They now bid you welcometo theirnumberand fellowship, to their affectionsandassistance,to their privileges and joys; andthrough me they promise to protect you bytheir influence and authority, to advise youby their ability andskill, to assistyour exist-ence by their liberality and bounty, and tocheeryou at all times with their kindnessandlove. And you will have the happinessof ei-

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periencing the truth of the ancient remarkthat, “Masons being brethren, thereexists noinvidious distinctions amongthem” and thatthey “love each other mightly, as hath beensaid, which, indeed, may not otherwise beGoodmen and true,knowing eachother to besuch,do always love the more as they be themore good.”

This, my brother, is the beginning of ourart. How successfulin its progressand howhappy in its end you may fully know if youare but attentive, faithful and wise. Yourdiligence and activity in works, your skill inacquiring the instructionsof your degree,andyour zeal in the cause of Freemasonrywilllead you forward to greater heights, to clearerviews and to nobler privileges.

This concludesthe first degieeof Masonry,with the exception of the charge. (Pleaserise.)

CHARGE

As you are now introduced intothe first principles of Freemasonry,I con-gratulate you upon being acceptedinto thisancient and honorableFraternity—ancientashaving subsisted from time immemorial,honorableas tending in every particular soto renderall men who conform to its pre-cepts. No institution was ever raised upon abetter principle, or more solid foundation;nor were evermore excellentrulesand usefulmaximslaid down than are inculcatedin theseveral Masonic lectures The greatestandbest of men, in all ages, have been encour-agers and promoters of the art, and haveneverdeemedit derogatoryto their dignity tolevel themselveswith the Fraternity, extend

its privileges, and patronize its assembles.1’here are three great duties, which, as aMason,you arechargedto inculcate—to God,your neighbor,andyourself. To God, in nevermentioning His name savewith that rever-ential awe which is due from a creature tohis Creator; imploring His aid in all yourundertakings,andesteemingHim as the ChiefGood; to your neighbor,in actingupon thesquare, and doing unto him as you wish heshould do unto you: andto yourself, in avoid-ing all irregularity and intemperance,whichmay impair your faculties, or debasethe dig.nity of your profession.A zealousattachmentto theseduties ~vill insure public and privateesteem.

In the State you are to be a quiet andpeaceablecitizen, true to your governmentand just to your country. You are not tocountenancedisloyalty or rebellion, but arepatiently to submit to legal authority, andconform ~vitli cheerfnliiessto the governmentof the country in which you live.

In your outward demeanor,be particular-ly careful to avoid censureor reproach. (Letnot interest, favor, or prejudice, bias yourintegrity, or influence you to be guilty of adishonorableaction.)

Although your frequent appearanceatour regularmeetingsis earnestlysolicited, yetit is not meantthat Masonry should interferewith your necessaryvocations,for theseareon no account to be neglected: neither areyou to suffer your zeal for the Institution tolead you into argument with those whothrough ignorance,may ridicule or defame it,

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During your leisure hours, that you mayimprove in Masonic knowledge, you are toconverse with well-informed brethren, whowili be always as readyto give, as you will beto receive, instruction.

Finally, keep sacred and inviolate theprinciples of the Fraternity, as these are todistinguishyou from therestof thecommun-ity, and mark your consequenceamong Ma-sons. If, in the circle of your acquaintance,you find a person desirousof being initiatedinto Masonry, be particularly careful not torecommend him unless you are convincedthat he will con1~orm to our rules so that thehonor,gli.,i), andreputationof the Institutionmay continuefirmly established,and the worldat large convinced of its good effeeta.

W. M. This, my brother, concludesthe firstdegreeof Masonry; you will stepto the Altar,saluleand retire. The secretarywill notify youwhen to presentyourself for the secondde-gree.

CLOSING E. A. OPENING M. M.

SHORT FORM

W. M. (3Raps) Waiving all signsandcere-monies, I now declare the Lodgeclosed on the 1st degree,and laborresumedin the 3rd degree. Bra. S.D.. attendat theAltar. (Done) Bro.J D., inform the Tyler.

J. D. (Informs theTyler)W. M. The Tyleris informed.

W. U. (1 Rap, seatsthe Lodge)

LONG FORM

W. M. Bro. J. D.J. D. W.M.W. M. The last as well as first great care of

Masonswhen convened.J. D. To see that they are duly tyledW.M. Attend to thatduty, and inform the

Tyler that I am aboutto close theLodge on the first degree, for thepurpose of resuming labor in thethird; direct him to takedue noticethereof, and govern himself accord-ingly.(3 Raps)(3 Raps)Bro. Tyler.Bro. J D.The W. M. is aboutto closethe Lodgeon the first degree for the purposeof resuminglabor in the third; takedue notice thereof and govern your-self accordingly. W. M.Bro. J. D.The Tyler is informed.(3 Raps) Waiving all signs andceremonies,I now declaretheLodgeduly closed on the 1st degree, andlabor resumedin the third. Bro. 5.D., attend at the Altar. Bro. J. D.,inform the Tyler.

S. D. (GoesWest of Altar, gives due guard,displays lights and returns to hisstation.)(3 Raps)(3 Raps, opensdoor.)Bro. Tyler.Bro. J. D.

J. D.TylerJ. D.Tyler

J. D.TylerJ. D.TylerJ. D.

W. M.J. D.W. M.

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SECOND DEGREE

Labor is resumed in the third degree.(Closes door) W. M.Bro. J. D.The Tyler is informed.(1 Rap)

PASSING

W.M. Bro.J.D.J. D. W.M.W.M. Ascertain if any candidatesare in

waiting. If so, their namesand forwhat degree.

J. D. (Obtains namesof candidatesfromTyler andreports) W. M.

W.M. Bro. J. D.J. D. Bro.— is in waiting for thesecond

degree.W. M. Brethren,Bro.— is in waiting for

the second degree of masonry. Hehaving made suitable proficiency indie preceding degree, if there is noobjection, [ shall confer the degreeupon him. (Pauses) There beingnone, I will proceed. (1 Rap) Bro.S. & J. Stewards. (Both Rise)

Stewards (Both answer) W. M.W. M. I-low should abrotherbepreparedfor

the seconddegreeof Masonry?S. S. By being divested of all metallic

substances,neithernakednorclothed,barefoot nor shod, right knee andbreastbase,hoodwinked,andacable-tow twice abouthis right arm, cloth-ed as E. A.

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thusprepared,causehim to maketheusual alarm at the inner door.

Stewards (Repair to the Altar, salute, leftface,march to preparationroom andpreparethe candidate.In the mean-time, the Lodge proceedswith itsregular business.)

CIZjOSING M. M. TO F. C.W.M. (3 Raps) Waiving all signs and

ceremonies,I now declarelabor dis-pensedwith in thethird degree,andthe Lodgeopenedon the secondforwork andinstruction. Bra. S. D., at-tend at theAltar. (Done) Bro. J. D.inform the Tyler.(Informs Tyler) W. M. The Tyleris informed.(I Rap, seats Lodge)

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Cand. (3 Rapson Inner Door)W.M. (1 Rap.All brethrencometo order.)S. D. (Rises) W. M.W.M. Bro. S. D.S. D. There is an alarm at the inner door.W. M. Attend to the alarm and ascertain

the cause.S. D. (Goesto theinner door,gives3 raps)S. S. (one rap)S. D. (Opensdoor) Who comeshere?S. S. Bro. , who has beenduly in-

itiated E. A., and now wishes morelight in Masonryby beingpassedtothe degreeof F. C.

S. TI. Bin. —. is this an act of your own

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free will and acoord?Cand. It isS. D. Bro. S. S., is he worthy and well

qualified?S. S. He is.S. D. Duly and truly prepared?S. S. He is.S. D. Has he made suitable proficiency in

the preceding degree?S. S. He has.S. D. By what further right or benefitdoes

he expect to obtain this importantprivilege?

S. S. Benefit of die password.S. D. Has he the password?S. S. He has not; I have it for him.S. D. Advance and give it. (Sr. Steward

givespassword.I The password isright. Since the brother is in pos-sessionof all thesenecessaryquali-fications, let him wait until the W.M canbe informedof his requestandhis answerreturned.(Closesdoorandreturns West of Altar) W. M.

W. M. Bro. S. D.S D. There is without Bro. —, who has

beenduly initiated E. A., and nowwishesmore light in Masonry by be-ing passedto the degreeof F. C.

W.M. Is it an act of his own free will andaccord?

S. D. It is.W. M. Is he worthy and well qualified?S. D. He is.W.M. Duly and truly prepared?S. D. He is.W. M. Has he made suitableproficiency i~

the preceding degree?

Su D. He has-W. M. By what further right or benefitdoes

he expect to obtain this importantprivilege?

S. D. Benefit of the passwordW. M. Hashe thepassword?S. D. He hasnot; I have it for hini.W. M. Give it for thebenefit of thecraft.S. D. (Gives password.)W. M. The password is right. Since Bra.

— is in possessionof all thesene-cessaryqualifications, let him enterthis worshipful Lodge of F. C’s, andbe received in dueand ancientJorm

S. D. (Goesto inner door, rapsonce, opensdoorI Let him enter this worshipfulLodge of F. C’s, andbe receivedindueandancientform.

W. M. (3 Raps, calling up the Lodge)(Candidate is conducted Into theLodge. in front of the S W., facing

East.)S. D. lIro —, when first you entereda

Lodge of F. & A. M’s, you were re-ceived on the point of a sharp in-strument piercing your naked leftbreast,themoral of which was thenexplainedto you.I am now commandedto receiveyouon the angle of a square,applied toyour naked right breast,which is toteachyou that the squareof virtueshould be a rule and guidefor yourpractice through life.

W.M. (I Rap)S. D. and Marshal walk together,followed by die Stewards. A BrotherLeadscandidateby right arm.

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Stewartsbring up the rear. The pro-cessionstartsEast on theNorth sideof theLodge-

J. W. (tRap)S. W. (I Rap)W.M. (1 Rap)j. W. (2 Raps)S. W. (2 Raps)W.M. (2 Raps)Chap. (Stands West of Altar and reads

Scripture, Amos 7:7-8, towards theend of circumabulation)“Thus heshowedme; andbehold,theLord stoodupon a wall made by aplumb line, with a plumb-line in hishand- And the Lord saidunto me,Amos, what seestthou? And I said,a plumb-line.Then said the Lord, Behold, I willset a plumb-line in the midst of MypeopleIsrael; I will not again passby them anymore.

S. D. (In the South,3 rapswih his staff)I- W. (I rap, rises) Who comeshere?S D. Bro. —‘ who hasbeenduly initiated

E. A., and now wishes more light inMasonryby beingpassedto the de-gree of F. C.

J. W. Bro. —, is this an act of your ownfree will andaccord?

Cand. It is.3. W. Bro. S. D., is he worthy and well

qualified?S. D- He is.J. W. Duly andtruly prepared?S.D. Reis.I. W. Hashe made suitableproficiency in

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theprecedingdegree?S. D. He has.J. W. By whatfurther right or benefitdoes

he eicpect to obtain this importantprivilege?

S D Benefit of thepassword.j- W. Hashe thepassword.S. P He hasnot; I haveit for him.V W. Advanceandgive it-S D. (Advanceandwhisperspassword to

3. W.).1- W. The password is right. Since the

brother is in possessionof all thesenecessaryqualifications, conducthimto the S. W. in the West,for his ex-amination.(Processionmarchesto S. W. in theWest)

S D. (In front of S. W. 3 rapswith hisstaff)

S. W. (I rap, rises) Who comeshere?S. D. Bro. —, who hasbeenduly initiated

E. A. andnow wishesmore light inMasonry by being passedto thede-greeof F. C.

S. W. Bro. —‘ is this an act of your ownfree will and accord?

Cand. It is.S. W Bro. S. D., is he worthy and well

qualified?S. D. He is.S. W. Duly andtruly prepared?S D. Heis.S. W. Hashe made suitableproficiency in

the precedingdegree?S. D. He has.S. W. By what further right or benefit does

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he expect to obtain this importantprivilege?

S. D. Benefit of the password.S. W. Hashe thepassword?S. D. He hasnot; I haveit for him.S. W. Advanceandgive it.S. D. (Advancesandwhisperspassword to

S. W.)S. W. The password is right. Since the

brother is in possessionof all thesenecessaryqualifications,conducthimto the W. M. in theEast,for his ex-amination. (ProcessionmarchestoW. M. in theEast.)

S. D. (In front of W. M., S rapswith hisstaff.)

W.M. (I rap) Who comeshere?S. D. Bro. —, who hasbeenduly initiated

E. A., and now wishesmore light inMasonry by being passedto the de-gree of F. C.

W. M. Bra. —, is this an act of your ownfree will andaccord?

Cand. It is.W. M. Bra. S. D., is he worthy and well

qualified?S D. Heis.W. M. Duly and truly prepared?S. D. He is.W. M. Has he made suitableproficiency in

the precedingdegree?S. D. He has.W. M. By whatfurther right or benefitdoes

he expect to obtain this importantprivilege?

S. D- Benefit of thepassword.W. M. Has he the password?S. D. He hasnor; I have it for him.

W M. Advance and give it-S. D. (Advancesandwhisperspassword to

W. M.)W. M. The password is right- Whencecame

you, andwhither are you traveling?S. D. From the West, traveling East.W. M. Why did you leave the West and

travel East?S. D. In searchof more light in Masonry.W.M. Since thebrother is in possessionof

all thesenecessaryqualifications,andin searchof more light in Masonry,reconducthim to the S. W- in theWest, who will teach him how toapproachthe East in due and an-cient form-

S. D. (Reconductscandidateby marchingto South side of the Lodge, left face,march East, left face, march North,left face, march West of the Altar;halt, facing the S. W.) Bra. S. W.

S. W- Bra. S. D.S. D. It is theorderof the W. M. that you

teach this brotherhow to approachthe East in due and ancient form.

S. W. Causethe brother to facethe EastS. D. (Makes brother face the East)S. W. Bra. —, advanceon your left foot

as entered apprentice; (Candidatedoesasdirected): takeanadditionalstep on your rIght foot, (done) bringthe heel of your left into the hollowof your right, (done) therebyformingthe angle of an oblong. W. M.

W. M. Bra. S. W.S. W The brotheris in order.

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W.M. (Rises) Bro. , before you canproceedfurther in F. M., it will benecessaryfor you to takea solemnobligation apertainingto the degreeof F. C-, andI, Masterof the Lodge,assure you that there is nothingtherein containedwhich will conflictwith your moral,social, or civil dutiesor privileges,be theywhatthey may.With this assurance,are you willingto take the obligation?

Cand. I am.\V M. Then advanceto the sacredAltar of

F. M., andkneel on your naked rightlinee, your left forming the angle ofa square,your right hand restingup-on the Holy Bible, SquareandCom-passes,your left in avertical position,your arm forming a square.

S D (Placescandidatein position) W MW.M. Bro. S. D.S D. Thecandidateis in due form.W. M. (3 Raps.-. .raising Lodge, Brethren

form 2 equal lines, from West toEast)

Stewards(Straightenlines as they passinsideandform an archat the East.)

Wardens (Pass inside the lines and taketheir stationsunder the arch)

Deacons (Form arch for the Marshall, westof the Altar.)

W.M. (Descendsto the Altar) Bro. —,

if you are still willing to taketheob-ligation, sayI, pronounceyour namein full, and repeatafterme: Of myown free will andaccord,in presenceof Almighty God andthis worshipful

Lodge of Fellowcrafts, erected toHim and dedicatedto the memoryof the Holy Saints John, do herebyand hereon, solemnly and sincerelypromiseand swear, that I will keepandconcealandneverrevealany ofthe secretsbelongingto the degreeofF. C., which I have received, amaboutto receive,or may hereafterbeinstructedin, to any person, unlessit shall be to a worthy brotherF. C.,or within thebody of a just anddulyconstituted Lodge of such; and notunto him or them until by duetrial,strict examination, or lawful mas-onic information, I shall have foundhim or them justly entitled to receive the same.

Furthermore, I do promise andswear that I will answerand obeyall due signs and regular summonssent to me from the body of a justand duly constituted Lodge of Fel-lowcrafts,or handedmeby a worthybrother of this degree,if within thelength of my cabletowandthe squareand angleof my work.

Furthermore, I do promise andswearthat I will help,aid andassistall poor and distressedFellowcrafts,they applying to me as such, I find-ing them worthy,andcan do so with-out material injury to myself.

Furthermore, I do promise andswearthat I will not wrong, cheatnor defrauda F. C- Lodge, or a bro-ther of this degree,to the value of

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anything,knowingly, nor suffer it tobe done by another, if in my powerto prevent.

To all of which I do solemnly andsincerely promiseand swearwithoutany hesitation, mental reservation.or secretevasionof mind in me what-ever,binding myself underno lessapenalty than that of having my left

brat tin opn, my hrt nd lung tkn thenceto th valley of Jehoshaphat,and leftaprey to the vultures of the air, shouldI ever, knowingly or willfully, violatethis my solemnobligationof F. C. Sohelp me God, andmake me steadfastto keepand performthe same.

W. M. In testimony of your sincerety,kissthe Holy Bible upon which your

hand rests. (Done) Bro. S. D.S. D. W. M.W. M. Removethe cabletow. (Done) My

brother, in your present situtationwhat do you most desire?

Cand. (Promptedby S. D.) More light inMasonry.

W. M. Let thebrotherbe brought to light(Done) (The penalty of this ob-ligation comes down from a timewhen such punishment was inflict-ed upon heretics,piratesandtraitorsF. & A. Masonsare now taughtthatthis penalty is not literal, but sym-bolic of the physical sufferings anhonest man would undergo ratherthan violate his solemn vows. Thetrue penalty for the violation of thisobligation La to be branded a per-

juredwretch,void of all moralworth-iBro. —, on being broughtto light

in this degreeyou behold the threeGreat Lights in Masonry, as in thepreceeding degree, with this differ-ence: one point of the compassesisabovethe square:which is to teachyou that you havereceived,andareentitled to receive,more light in Ma.sonry,but asone point is still hiddenfrom your view, it is also to teachyou that you are yet one materialpoint in the dark respecting Free-masonry. (W. M. steps backa fewpacesfrom theAltar)

S. D. (To candidate) Behold the W. Mapproachingfrom the East, on thestep, (Ivfaster on the step of E. A.)under the due guard, (E. A. dueguard given by Master) and sign(sign of E. A-) of E A.. on the step(taken) underthedueguard(given)andsign (given) of F C.

W. M- My brother, a F. C advanceson hisright foot, (done) bringing the heelofhis left into the hollow of his right,(done) therebyforming the angleofan oblong. This is the due guard(gives it) and alludesto the positionof your handswhile taking the oh’ligation; this is the sign (gives it)‘nd alludes to the penalty of thatobligation. This due guard (given)and sign (given) are always to begiven as a salutation to the W. M.on entering or retiring from a P. C.Lode

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SECOND DEGREEBro. before rising from

the Altar whereyou havetaken thesolemn obligationof F. C., I will call

your attention to one of its ties.You have sworn that you will an-swer and obey all due signsand re-gular summonssentto you from thebody of a just and duly constitutedLodge of F. C., or handedyou by aworthy brother of this degree, ifwithin the length of your cabletowandthesquareandangleof your work‘rhe length of your cabletow alludesto your ability to obey a summons,and the square and angle of yourwork, to the propriety of answeringsigns Shouldyou receiveasummonsfrom this or anyother Lodge, healthandbusinesspermitting, it would beyour duty to obey it; healthor busi-nessnot permitting, it would not bewithin the length of your cabletow.Should you see a Masonic sign givenat what you deeman improper time.or an improper place, you are notbound to answer it; it would not bewithin the squareand angle of yourwork My brother, your own goodjudgementmust teachyou whenandwhere to answerMasonic signs.

I now presentmy right hand intoken of continuance of friendshipand brotherly love, and will investyou with the passgrip, password,real grip and word, but as you areuninstructed, he who has hithertoansweredfor you will at this time

give me the grip of E. A. (Given)~ro~S. D

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93W. M.Will you be off or from?From.From what andto what?From the grip of E. A. to the passgrip of F. C.Pass (Done) What is that?The passgrip of F. C.Hasit a name?It has.Will you give it to me?I did not so receiveit, neither will II so impart it.How will you dispose of it?Letter or syllable it.Syllable it and begin.You begin.Begin you-(Beginsword — word given)Will you be off or from?FromProm what andto what?

From the passgrip of F. C. to the realgrip of the same-Pass (Done) What is that?The real grip of F. C.Has it a name?It has.Will you give it to me?I did not so receive it, neither will Iso impart it.How will you disposeof it?Letter or halve it.Letter it andbeginYou begin.Begin you- (Word given in propermanner) Is the name of thisgrip, and should alwaysbe given in

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this cautiousmanner,by letteringorhalving. When lettering, alwayscommencewith the letter - (ToCand.) Rise, salutetheJ. & S. W’s,andsatisfythem that you arein pos-sessionof the step, due guard, sign,pass grip, pass word, real grip andword of F. C.

W. M. (Goesto the East. Officers return totheir stations- W. M. raps once,Lodgeis seated.)

S. D. (Conducts the candidate to J. W’sstation, facing J. W., on the step ofF. C. Gives three raps with staff.)

J. W. (Rises) Who comeshere?S. D. A worthy brother F. C.J. W. How may I know him to be such?S. D. By certainsignsand tokens.J. W. Whataresigns?S. D. Right angles, horizontals and per-

pendiculars.J. W. Advancea sign.S. D. (S. D. and candidategive due guard)J. W. Hasthatan allusion?S. D. It has, to the position of my hands

while taking the obligation.J. W. Haveyou a furthersign?S. D. I have. (S. D. and candidate give

sign)J. W. Has that an allusion?S. D. It has, to the penalty of the ob-

ligation.J. W. What are tokens?S. D. Certain friendly or brotherly grips

wherebyone Mason may know an-other in the dark as in the light.

3 W, Advance and give me a token.

(J. W. and S. D. give grip to eachother. Candidategivesgrip to Lodgeufficer or brother.)

J. W. What is that?S. D. The passgrip of F. C.J. W. Has it a name?S. D. It has.J- W. Will you give it to me?S. D. I did not so receiveit, neitherwill I

so impart it.J W How will you disposeof it?S. D. Letter or syllableit.J. W. Syllable it andbegin.S. D. You begin.r. W Begin you.S D (Begins password given in

propermanner)J W. Will you be off or from?S. D. From.J- W. From what to what?5- D. From the passgrip of F. C. to the

real grip of the same.J. W. Pass.(Realgrip given) What is that?S. D. The real grip of F. C-J- W. Has it a name?S. D. It has.J. W. Will you give it to me?S D- I did not so receiveit, neitherwill I

so impart it.J. W. How will you disposeof it?S. D. Letter or halve it.J. W. Lettei it andbegin.S. D. You begin.

W Begin you.S D. (Begins,and word is given in proper

manner)3. W. I am satisfied.

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march to S. W. in the West, halt,facing S. W., all on thestepof F. C.Threerapson floor by S. D.)

S. W. (Onerap, rises-) Who comeshere?S D. A worthy brother F. C.S W. How may I know him to be such?S. D. By certainsigns and tokens.S. W. What are signs?~3.D. Right angles, horizontals and per-

pendiculars.S. W. Advancea sign.S. D. (S. D. andcandidategive dueguard.)S. W. Hasthat an allusion?S. D. It has, to the position of my hands

while taking the obligation.S. W. Haveyou a further sign?S. D. I have. (S. D. and candidategive

sign.)S W. Has that an allusion?S. D. It has; to the penalty of the ob-

ligation.S. W. What are tokens?S. D. Certain friendly or brotherly grips

whereby one masonmay know an-other in the darkas in the light.

S W. Advanceand give mea token.(S. W. and S. D. give grip to eachother. Candidategivesgrip to Lodgeofficer or brother.)

S. W. What is that?S. D. The passgrip of F. C.S. W. Has it a name?S. D. It has.S. W Will you give it to me?S D. I did not so receiveit, neither will I

so impart itS. W. How will you disposeof it?S. D. Letter or syllable it.

S. W.S. D.S. W.S D.

S. W.S D.S. W.S. D.

S. W.

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S. W.5- D.S W.S D.S W.S. D.

S. W.S. D.

SECOND DEGREE 9?Syllable it andbegin.You begin.Begin you.(Begins, password is given in propermanner.)Will you be off or from?From.From what and to what?

From the pass grip of F. C. to thereal grip of the same.Pass. (Real grip is given) What isthat?The real grip of F. C.Hasit a name?It has.Will you give it to me?I did not so receive it, neither will Iso impart it.How will you disposeof it?Letter or halve it.Letter it and begin.You begin.Beginyou.(Begins, andword is given in propermanner.)I am satisfied.(Causes candidate to right face,marchEast on the North side of theLodge. As they near the Altar—I

W. M. (Onerap.Processionhalts) Bra. S. DSD. W.M.W. M. Reconduct the brother to the S W.

in the West who will teachhim howto wear his apronas F. C-

S. D. (Conducts candidate to the Westhalts, facing S. W.) Bro. S. W.

S. W. Bra. S. D.S. D. It is the order of the W. M. that you

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teach this brother how to wear hisapronas F. C.

S. W. (Stepsdown to the candidate,tucksup theleft corner of the candidate~sapron,and returnsto his station.)Bro. , you havealreadybeeninformed that at the- building of K.S. Temple the different bands ofworkmen were distinguishedby themannerin which they wore their ap-rons. F. C’s wore theirs with theleft corner tucked up; thus wearyours until further advanced.

~. D (Conductscandidateto the East-)W. M. My brother,as you are now clothed

as F. C., I presentyou,emblematical-ly, the working tools, which are thePlumb, Square and Level, and arethus explained-

The Plumb is an instrumentusedby operative Masons to try per.pendiculars, the Square to squaretheir work, and the Level to provehorizontals;but we as F. andA. Ms,aietaughtto usethem for morenobleand glorious purposes. The Plumbadmonishesus to walk uprightly inour several stations before God andman, squaring our actions by theSquare of virtue, ever rememberingthat we are traveling upon the Levelof Time, to that “undiscoveredcountry, from whose bourne no tra-veler returns.”

I aiso present you the three pre-ciousjewels, which are the AttentiveEar, the InstructiveTongue,andtheFaithful Breast, which teach us this

9,important lesson. TheAttentive Earreceivesthe soundfrom the Instruct-ive Tongue,and themysteriesof F.M. are safely lodged in the reposit-ory of theFaithful Breast.Bro. S. D.

SD. WM.W M Reconductthe brother to the place

whence he came, iiwest him withthat of which he hasbeendivested,andreturn him to aplace represent-ing the Middle Chamberof K. S.’sTemple.

Stewards (Proceedto the Altar, standing a-part)

S D I Placesbrotherbetweenthem)(Stewards and candidate salute theW M, right face, andmarch to thepreparation room where the candi-date is invested, and when readygivesthe alarm)

W M. 11 Rap) Bro. J. W.J. W. W. M.W. M Call the craft from labor to refresh-

ment, to resumelabor at the soundof the gavel in theEast.

T W- (3 Raps-Lodgerises) Brethren,it isthe orderof the W. M. that you becalled from labor to refreshment,toresumelabor at the sound of thegavel in the East.

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MIDDLE CHAMBER LECTURE

Stewards(When candidal-eis ready) 3 Raps.W.M- (I Rap,calling Lodgeto order)S D. (Conductsthe candidateinside the

room andbegins:)

The second section of this degreehasreferenceto theorigin of the Institution,andviews Masonryundertwo denominations,OperativeandSpeculative.

By OperativeMasonry we allude toa proper application of the useful rules ofarchitecture,whence a structurewill derivefigure, strengthandbeauty, andwhencewillresulta dueproportionandajust correspond-ence in all its parts. It furnishesus withdwellings and convenient shelter from thevicissitudes and inclemenciesof seasons; andwhile it displaysthe effectsof human wisdom,as well in the choice as in the arrangementof the sundrymaterialsof whichan edifice iscomposed, it demonstratesthat a fund ofscienceand industry is implantedin man,forthe hest, most salutary, and beneficent pur-poses.

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By Speculativeor FreeMasonrywelearn to subdue the passions,act upon thesquare,keep a tongue of good report, main-tain secrecy and practice charity. It is sofar interwoven with religion, as to lay us un-der obligation to pay that homage to Deity,which at onceconstitutesduty andour hap-piness. It leads the contemplativeto view,with reverence and admiration, the glorious

works of creation,andinspiresthemwith themost exaltedideas of the perfection of theirDivine Creator.

The second section of this degreealso refers to theorigin of theJewishSabbath,as well as to themannerin which it waskeptby our ancientbrethren.

In six daysGod createdtheHeavenandthe earth,andrestedon theseventhdayThe seventh, therefore, our ancientbrethrenconsecratedas a day of rest from their labor,thereby enjoying frequent opportunities tocontemplatethe glorious works of creationandto adoretheir greatCreator.

At thebuilding of King Solomon’sTemple therewere eighty thousandFellow-crafts employed. These were all undertheimmediatedirectionof our ancientoperativeGrand Master,H. A. On the eveningof thesixth day their worli was inspected, andall thosewho hadprovedthemselvesworthy,by strict fidelity to theirduties,were investedwith certain mystic signs, grips and words,to enable them to gain admission into theMiddle Chamberof King Solomon’s Temple.On the same day and hour King Solomon,accompainedby his confidentialofficers, con-sisting of his Secretary,S andJ. W’s; repair-ed to the Middle Chamberto meet them. HisSecretaryhe placednearhis person,the S. W.at the inner andtheJ. W. at theouter door,giving them strict instiuctions to suffer noneto enterexcept suchas were in possessionofcertain mystic signs,grips, and words prev-iously established; so that when any didenter,he, knowing that they musthavebeenfaithful workmen or they could not have

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gainedadmission,had nothingto do but ordertheir namesrecordedas such and pay themtheir wages,which they receivedin corn, wineandoil, emblematicalof nourishment,refresh-ment andjoy; andaftersolemnly admonishingthem of the reverencedue the great andsacrednameof God, suffered them to departin peaceuntiL the time should arrivefor com-mencing the following week’s work. This,you will perceive, was all accomplishedontheeveningof the sixth day,that no unnece~sarylabormight be performedon theseventh.

We, my brother, are in possessionof the samemystic signs,grips andwordsaswere our ancientbrethren,andarenow aboutto endeavorto work our way into a placere-presenting the Middle Chamber of KingSolomon’s Temple, andshould we succeed,Ihaveno doubt,we will be alike receivedandrewarded.

“THE PILLARS”In doing this it will be necessary

for us to make an advance,emblematically,througha porch,up a flight of winding stairs,consisting of three, five and seven steps,throughan outerandan innerdoor. In mak-ing this advancewe necessarlypassbetweentwo pillars, representingthosefamous pillarserectedat theentranceto theporch of KingSolomon’s Temple,oneon theright hand,theotheron the left. Thenameof the oneon theleft hand wasB—, denoting strength; thenameof theone on the right, J—, denotingestablishment,collectivelyalluding to the sever-aI promises of God to David, one of whichreads,”And thy house and thy Kingdom shallhe establishedforever before thee.”

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Those two pillars were thirty andfive enbits high, and the chapiter that was onthe top of each of them five cubirs—in allforty cubits.

Their composition was of moltenor cast brass, the better to withstand hun.dation or conflagration; that they might notbe removed by flood nor consumed by fire.They were cast in the clay grounds on thebank of the river Jordan, between Succothand Zeredatath, where King Solomon orderedthose and all the sacred vesselsof the Templeto be cast; they were casthollois~ for the pur.poseof conlainingthe rolls andrecordswhichcomprised the archives bf our ancient bre-thren. The chapiterswere ornamentedwithleavesof lily work, net-work, and chainsofpomegranate. The Lily, from its extremewhiteness,as well asthe retired situtationsinwhich it grows, denotesPeace; the Net-work,from the intimate connection of all its parts,Unity; and the Pomegranate,from the ex-uberanceof its seed, Plenty.

Peace,that hereon thebroadplat-form of brotherlylove, the high, the low, therich, the poor, may meet together with onecommon purpose,the perpetuationof eachother’s friendshipand each other’slove.

Unity, being linked togetherby achain of sincerefriendship.

Plenty, that though it may begiven to some to havemore of the world’sgoodsthan others,still the man that hashishealth, strengthand ambition has indeedhisplenty.

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These pillars are surmounted bytwo artificial sphericalbodies,on the surfaceofwhich are representedthe countries,seasandvarious partsof the earth, the face of the Hea-vens, and the planetaryrevolutions.

Contemplatingthesebodies,we areinspired with reverence for God and Hisworks, andare encouragedto study astrono-my, geography, navigation, and the arts de-pendentupon them, by which mankind hasbeen so much benefited.

Their principal use, besidesservtog asmapsto distinguish the outward partsof the earth, and the situtation of the fixedstars, is to illustrate and explain the phen-omena arising from the annualrevolution ofthe earth around the sun, and the diurnalrotationof theearthupon its own axis. Theyare invaluableinstrumentsfor improving themind, giving it the mostdistinct ideaof anyproblem or proposition as well as enablingitto solve the same.

We will now make an advance,and ascendthe three steps

(Passbetweenthe pillars and take3 short steps.)

The three steps allude t~ theprecious jewels. the attentive ear, the in-structivetongueandthe faithful breast,whichhave already beenexplained to you: theyalso allude to the threeprincipal officers ofthe Lodge, the W. M. in theEast,the S. Win the West, andtheJ.W.in the South.

We will now make a further ad-vanceandascendthe five steps.

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The five steps allude to the fiveorders of architecture,and the five humansenses.

By order in Architecture is meanta systemof all themembers,proportionsandornamentsof columnsand pilasters; or, it isa regulararrangementof theprojecting partsof a building, which, united with thoseof acolumn, form a beautiful, perfect and com-plete whole.

From the first formationof society,order in architecturemay be traced. Whenthe rigor of seasonsobliged men to contriveshelter from the inclemency of the weather,we learn that they first plantedtreeson end,and then laid othersacross,to supportacov•ering Thebandswhich connectedthosetreesat top andbottomaresaid to havegiven riseto the idea of the baseandcapitalof pillars;and, from this simplehint, originally proceed-ed themore improved art of architecture.

(The full description of the Orders ofArchitecture may be omitted end the follow-ing Short Form wed.)

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SHORT FORM

The more ancient and original order ofArchitecture, revered by Masons, are three,the Doric, the Ionic, and the Corinthian,which were invented by the Greeks-

To thesethe Romans have added two,the Tuscan, which they made plainer thanthe Doric, and the Composite, which Is moreornamental than the Corinthian.

(If the above Short Form is used, omitthe following full description of the orders ofArchitecture end continue with the HumanSenses-)

LONG FORM

The five orders of ancient classicArchitecturearethe Doric, the Ionic, theCor-inithian, the Tuscan,and theComposite.

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DORIC

TheDoric, which is plain andnatural, is themostancient,andwasinventedby the Greeks.Its column is eight diametershigh, and hasseldomany ornamentson baseor capital,ex-cept mouldings, though the frieze is disting-uished by triglyphs and metopes,and tri-glyphs composethe ornamentsof the friezeThe solid compositionof this ordergivesit apreferencein structureswherestrengthandanoble simplicity are desired. The Doric isthe bestproportionedof all theorders. Theseveral parts of which it is composed arefounded on the natural position of solidbodies.

THE IONIC

The Ionic bearsa kind of mean proportionbetweenthe more solid andthe more delicateorders. Its column is nine diametershigh;its capital is adornedwith volutes, and itscornice has dentils. There are both delicacyandingenuity displayedin this pilh.r, the in-Vention of which is attributedto the lonians-The famous temple of Diana, at Ephesus,wasof this order.

THE CORINTHIAN

The Corinthian, the richest of the five or-ders, is deemed a master-pieceof art. Itscolumn is ten diametershigh, and its capitalis adornedwith two rowsof leaves,andeightvolutes,which sustain theabacus. The friezeis ornamentedwith curiousdevices, the cornice with dentils and modillions This orderjs used in ornate structures.

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THE TUSCANThe Tuscan, is the most simple and solid

of the five orders It was inventedin Tusc-any,whenceit derivesits name. Its columnis sevendiametershigh, andits capital, baseand entablaturehave but few mouldings.The simplicity of theconstructionof this col-umn rendersit eligible whereornamentwouldbe superfluous.

THE COMPOSITE

The Composite is compoundedof theotherorders and was contrived by the Romans.Its capital has the two rows of leavesof theCorinthian and the volutes of the Ionic. Itscolumn hasquarter-rounds,as havetheTusc-an andDoric orders, it is ten diametershigh,and its cornice has dentils, or simple mo-dillions. This pillar is generally found inbuildingswhesestrength,elegance,andbeautyare displayed C

The more ancient and original orders ofarchitecture, reveredby Masons, are three,the Doric, the Ionic, and the Corinthian,which were inventedby the Greeks.

To thesethe Romanshaveadded two, theTuscan, which they made plainer than theDoric, and the Composite,which is more or-namentalthan the Corinthian.

In more modern times our operativebre-thren inventedandperfecteda new schoolofArchitecture—the Gothic—which endures,~thing of beauty, unsurpassedin the builders’;rt-

HUMAN SENSESTheLive human sensesare Hearing,Seeing,

Feeling,SmellingandTasting. Thefirst threeof which haveever beendeemedprerequisiteto being madea Mason: for by hearing wedistinguish the word, 5—; by seeingwe per-ceive the sign, (sign of F. C. given) and byfeeling we receivethat friendly or brotherlygrip (gives grip) whereby one Mason mayknow anotherin the darkas in the light.

H EARINGHearingis that senseby which we disting.

uish sounds,and are capableof enjoying allthe agreeablecharmsof music. By it we areenabledto enjoy the pleasuresof society, andreciprocally to communicate to each otherour thoughts and intentions, our purposesanddesires:and thus our reason is renderedcapableof exerting its utmostpower anden-ergy. The wise and beneficent Author ofNature intended, by the formation of thissense,that we should be socialcreatures,andreceivethe greatestand most important partof our knowledgefrom social intercoursewitheach other For thesepurposeswe are en-dowedwith hearing,that, by a proper exert-ion of our rationalpowers,our happinessmaybe complete.

SEEING

Seeingis that senseby which we disting-uish objects,and in an instant of time, with-out changeof place or situation,, view armiesin battle array, the most stately structures,andall the agreeablevariety displayedin thelandscapeof nature. By this sensewe findour way on the pathlessocean, traverseth,

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globe of earth, determineits figure and di-mensions,anddelineateany regionor quarterof it. By it we measuretheplanetaryorbs,and make new discoveriesin the sphere ofthe fixed stars. Nay, more,by it we perceivethetempersanddispositions,thepassionsandaffections of our fellow-creatureswhen theywish most to conceal them; so that, thoughthe tongue may be taught to lie and dis-semble,thecountenancewill display thehypo-crisy to thediscerningeye. In fine, the raysof light which administer to this sensearethe most astonishing partsof the animatedcreation, and render the eye a peculiarobjectof admiration.

Of all the faculties, Sight is the noblest.The structure of the eye, and its appurten-ances, evince the admirablecontrivancesofnaturefor performingall its variousexternaland internal motions; while the variety dis-playedin the eyesof different animals,suitedto their several ways of life, clearly demon-stratesthis organ to be the masterpiece ofnature’s works.

FEELINGFeeling is that senseby which we disting-

uish the different qualities of bodies, suchas heat and cold, hardnessand softness,roughnessand smoothness,figure, solidity,motion andextension.

SMELLING

Smelling is that senseby which we disting-uish odors; the variouskinds of which conveydifferent impressions to the mind. Animaland vegetablebodies, and indeedmost other

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bodies, while exposedto the air, continuallysend forth effluvia’ of vast subtility, as wellin a state of life and growth as in the stateof fermentation and putrefaction. These eli-luvia, bei’,g drawn into the nostrilsalongwiththe air, arethemeansby which all bodiesaredistinguished Hence it is evident that thereis a manifeist appearanceof design in thegreat Creator having planted the organ ofsmell in the inside of that canal throughwhich theair continually passesin respiration

TASTINGTasting enablesus to maie a proper dis-

tinction in the choiceof our food. Th~organof this senseguardsthe entranceof the ali.mentarycanal,as thatof smelling,guardstheentranceof the canal for respiration. Fromthe situation of both theseorgans, ft is plainthat they were intendedby nature to dis-inguish wholesomefood from that which isnauseousEverything that entersin the sto-mach must undergothe scrutiny of tasting,and by it we are capableof discerningthechangeswhich the same body undergoesinthe different compositions of art, cookery,chemistry,pharmacy,etc.

Smelling and tasting are inseparably con-nected,and it is by theunnaturalkind of lifemen commonly lead in society, that thesesensesare renderedless fit to perform theirnatural offices

The proper use of thesefive senseenablesus to form just and accuratenotions of theoperationsof nature,andwhen we reflect onthe objects with which our sensesare grati-fied, we becomeconsciousof them, and are

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enabledto attendto them, till they becomefamiliar objects of thought.

On the mind all our knowledgemust de-pend;what theiefore, can be a more propersubjectfor the investigation of Masons?

To sum up the whole of this trancedentmeasureof God’s bounty to man, we shalladd that memory, imagination,taste,reason-ing, moral perception,andall theactive pow-ers of the soul, presenta vast andboundlessfield for philosophical disquisition, which farexceedshuman inquiry, and arepeculiarmy-steries,known only to natureandto naturesGod, to whom all are indebtedfor creation,preservation,andeveryblessingwe enjoy.

We will now make a still further advanceand ascendthe sevensteps. (Sevenshortsteps are takentowardsthe J. W. station)

ARTS & SCIENCESThe sevenstepsalludeto the sevenliberal

Arts and Sciences, which are Grammar,Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry,Astronomy and Music.

GRAMMAR

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Grammaris the sciencewhich teachesushow to expressour ideasin correctlanguage,which we afterwardsbeautify and adorn bymeansof Rhetoric; while Logic instructsushow to think and reasonwith propriety.

RHETORIC

It is by Rhetoric that eleganceof dictionis taught. (To be an eloquentspeaker,is farfrom beingeithera commonor aneasyattain-ment; it is the art of being persuasiveand

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commanding; the art, not only of pleasingthe fancy,but of appealingboth to theunder-standingandto the heart.)

LOGIC

Logic is that sciencewhich teachesus howto form clearanddistinct ideas,andpreventsus beingmisledby similitude or resemblances,(This science should be cultivated as thefoundationor ground work of our inquiries;particularly in the study of those sublimeprinciples which claim our attention asMasons.)

ARITHMETIC

Arithmetic is the science of numbers, orthat bianch of mathamaticswhich considersthe propertiesof numbersin general. (Wehavebut avery imperfect ideaof thingswith-out quantity, and as imperfect an idea ofquantity itself without the aid of Arthmetic.All theworks of theAlmighty are expressedin number,weight, and measure; therefore,to understandthem rightly, we ought to un-derstandarithmetical calculations; and thegreater the advancementwe make in themathematicalsciences,the more capableweshall be of consideringsuch things asaretheordinary subjects of our conception, andbe thereby lead to a better knowledge of ourGreatCreator,andtheworksof his creation.)

GEOMETRYGeometrytreatsof the powersandpropert-

ies of magnitudesin general,where length,breadth, and thickness are considered. (froma point to a line, from a line to a superficies,from a superficiesto a solid. A point is that

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wnich hasposition, but no magnitude,and ibthe beginning of all geometricalmatter. Aline has length without breadth. A surfaceisthat whu:h has length and breadth withoutthickness. A solid is a magnitudewhich haslength, breadth, and thickness.)

dy this sciencethe architect is enabledtoconstructhis plansand executehis designs:the general,to arrangehis soldiers; the en-gineer to mark out groundsfor encampments,thegeographer,to give us the dimensionsofthe world, and all things therein contained,to delineate the extent of seas, and speci-fy the divisions of empires, kingdoms, andprovinces. By it, also, the astronomer is en-abled to make his observations,and to fixthe duration of times and seasons,yearsandcycles..

ASTRONOMYAstronomy is that science which treats of

the heavenlybodies,their motion, magnitude.distances,and physical constitutions. Howeloquent of Deity is the Celestial Hemisphere,spangled with the most magnificent heraldsof His infinite glory.

MUSIC(Organ starts playing very soitly)

Music is that art which affectsthepassionsby sound.Therearefew who havenot felt itscharms,arid acknowledgedits expressionstobe intelligible to the heart. It is a languageofdelightful sensationsfar more eloquent thanwords; it breathesto theearthe clearestin-timations, it touchesandgently agitatesthesublime passions:it wraps us in melancholy,and elevatesus in joy: it dissolvesand in-

flames, it meltsus in tenderness,andexcitesut. to war.

(Organ plays Star SpangledBanner)The martial strains of nationalairs heard

on the field of battlehavethrilled thesoldier’sheart, causinghim to burn with an emulousdesire to lead the perilousadvance,and ani-mating him to deedsof heroic valor andsub-lime devotion;amidstthe roar of cannon,t~hedin of musketry, and the carnageof battle,he sinks to the dust. Raising himself to takeone long last look of life, he hearsin thedis-tance that plaintive strain: Home, SweetHome.

(Organ plays Home Sweet Home, firstsoftly and then louder.)

And the mellowing tides of old cathedralairs vibrating through aislesandarcheshavestilled the rufIled spirit, and sweepingawaythe discordant passions of men, have bornethem along its resistlesscurrent, until theirunitedvoiceshavejoined in soundingaloudthechorusof the Heaven-bornAnthem: “Peaceon Earth, good will towards men.”

But it never soundswith suchseraphichar-mony, as when employed in singing hymnsof gratitude to the Creatorof the UniverseW.M. (Three raps)Breth. (Sing Hymn)W. M. (One rapseatingLodge.)S. D. My brother, we are now approach

ing a place representingthe outerdoor to the Middle Chamberof K. S.Temple, which we shall find partlyopened, but closely tyled by the J.W, who will demandof us the pass

word of F. C. Let us advanoeand

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make a regular alarm.(Candidateand S. D. advanceandform line facing J. W.)

S. D. (Threerapswith staff on ground)J W. (1 Rap,rises) Who comeshere?S. D. FeLlowcrafts, endeavoring to work

their way into a place representingthe Middle Chamberof K. S. Temple.

J. W. How do you expect to gain ad-mission?

S. D By the password of F. C.J. W. Give it.S D. 5—.J. W. What does it denote?S D Plenty.j W. How represented?S D. By a sheafof corn, suspendedneara

waterford, which teaches us thatwhile we havebreadto eatandpurewater to drink, we have all thatnature requires.

J. W. By whom was this password insti-tuted?

S. D. By Jephthah, a Judge of Israel, in awar with theEpliramites. The Eph-ramites had long been a stubbornandrebelliouspeoplewhomJephthahhad striven to subdueby mild andlenient measures,but without effect.They,being highly incensedat Jeph-thah for not beingcalled to fight andsharein the rich spoils of theAmoni-tish War,gatheredtogethera mightyarmy, crossedthe river Jordan,andpreparedto give Jepthahbattle; buthe, being apprisedof their approachcalled together the men of Israel,

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wentforth, gavethembattle, andputthem to flight. To makehis victorymore complete, he stationedguardsat the different passes along thebanl of the river, and said untothem, if you see any strangerspassthis way, sayunto them: •iNow sayye, 5—.” The Ephramities,beingof a different tribe, could not frameto pronounce the word, and said

This triffling defect proved themenemiesandcost themtheirlives, andthere fell that day on the field ofbattle, andat thedifferent passesa-long thebank of the river, forty andtwo thousand,after which Jephthahruled quietly in Israeluntil the timeof his death,in all, six years.

This word wasafterwardsused todistinguish a friend from a foe, and

has sincebeenadoptedas the properpassword to be given before enter•ing any regular and well governedLodgeof F. C.

J. W. I am satisfied, passon.S D. My brother,we are now approaching

aplacerepresentingthe innerdoor ofK. S Temple, which we shall findpartly open,but closely tiled by theS. W., who will demand of us thereal grip and word of F. C. Let usadvanceand make a regular alarm.

(Candidate and S. D. advance,stand facing the S. W.)

S. D. (3 raps with his staff on the floor)S. W. (1 rap, rises.) Who comes here?

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Fellowcrafts endeavoring to worktheir way into a place representingthe Middle Chamberof K. S. Temple.

S. W. How do you expect to gain ad-mission?

S. D. By thereal grip andword of F. C.S W. Advanceand give the real grip.S. D. (Advancesand gives real grip to S.

W. Candidatesgives grip to eachother or to lodgeofficers.)

S W. What is that?S D. TherealgripofF.C.S W. Has it a name?S. D. It has.S. W. Will you give it to me?S. D. I did not so receiveit, neitherwill I

so impart it.S W. How will you disposeof it?S. D. Letter or halve of it?S. W Letter it andbegin.S D You begin.S. W. Begin you.S D. (Givesreal word in propermanner)S. W. I am satisfied, passin.S. D (ConductscandidateWest of theAl-

tar, facing the East.) My brother,weare now in a place representingtheMiddle Chamberof K. S. Temple.

Behold, the Letter “G” suspendedin theEast. It is the initial of Geo-metry, andthe basisof Freemasonry,By Geometry,we may curiouslytraceNature throughher variouswindingsto her most concealedrecesses.

By Geometry, we discover the po-wer, wisdom, and goodnessof the G.A. of the Universe,and view with awe

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the proportionsof this vast systP.mBy Geometry,we discover how tne

planetsmove in their respectiveor-bits, demonstratetheir various re-volutions,and accountfor thereturnof the seasonsand the variety ofsceneswhich each seasondisplays tothe di’icerning eye

About us are numberLessworlds,whichmovethroughthevastexpanse,all framedby the Divine Creator,andall conductedby the unerringlawsofNature.

A survey of nature, and the ob-servation of her beautiful proport-ions, first determinedman to imitatethe Divine plan,andstudy symmetryandorder. This gaverise to societies,and birth to eveiv useful art. Thearchitect began to design; and theplans which he laid down, improvedby time andexperience,haveresultedin works which havebeentheadmi-ration of every age.

The lapse of time, the ruthlesshand of ignorance and the devast-

ions of war, have laid wasteand de-stroyedmany valuablemonumentsofantiquity, upon which theutmostex-ertionsof humangeniushadbeenem-ployed.Even the Templeof Solomon,so spaciousandmagnificent,andcon-structed by so many celebratedart-ists, escapednot the unsparingrav-agesof barbarousforce. Freemason-ry, notwithstanding, still survives.The attentiveear receivesthe sound

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Tools andimplementsof architect-ure, andsymbolic emblems,most ex-pressive.are selectedby the Frater-nity, to impressupon themind wiseandserioustruths., andthus, througha successionof ages,are transmitted

unimpaired the tenents of our In-stitution.

Every brotheradmittedwithin thesacredwalls of this middle chamber,shouldheedthelessonshere inculcatedand rememberthat asa Freemasonhe is also a builder, not of amaterialedifice, but of a temple more gloriousthan that of Solomon, a temple ofhonor, of justice, of purity, of know-ledge, and of truth. Theseemblemsof the operativeMason’sart indicatethe laborshe is to perform, thedan-gers he is to encounter,and the pre-parations he is to make, in the up-rearing of that spiritual fabric where-in his soul shall find restforever, andforever more

Many long yearsagoupon theeast-ern plains was thus our Institutionset up, based upon principles moredurablethan the metal wrought intothe statues of ancient Kings Ageafteragerolledby, storm andtempesthurled their thunders at its head,wave after wave of bright, insidioussandscurled about its feetandheap.

ed their sliding grains against itssides; men cameand went in fleet-ing generations; seasons fled likehours through the whirling wheel oftime; but through the tempestandstorm, through the atrition of thewaves and sands of life, throughgood report andbad, it hascontinu-ed to shed its beneficent influencewider over the earth-

S. D. (Conductscandidateto the E.) W. M.W. M. (Rises) Bro S. D.S. D. I have the pleasure of presenting

Bra. , who has made an ad-vancethrough a porch, up a flight ofwinding stairs, consisting of three,five and sevensteps, through an outerand an inner door, into a placere-presentingtheMiddle Chamberof K.S. Temple, and now awaits yourpleasure-

W.M My brother, I congratulateyou uponyour arrival into a place represent-ing the Middle Chamberof K S.Temple. It was there our ancientbrethren had their namesrecordedas faithful workmen; it is here youare entitled to haveyours recordedas such. Bro. Sec.

Sec. W. M.W. M. Make the necessaryrecoro-Sec. The recordis madeW.M. It was there also our ancient bre

thren receivedtheir wages,consistingof corn, wine and oil, emblematicalof nourishment,refreshmentandjoy

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The wagesof a F. C. being corn,wine andoil was to signify that ourancientbrethren, who passedto thisdegree,were entitled to their wages,not only for the necessariesand com-forts of life, but many of its super-fluities; and may your industrioushabitsand strict application,to busi-nessprocurefor you a plenty of thecorn of nourishment,the wine of re-freshment,andthe oil of joy-

The Letter ~ to which your at-tention has been directed on yourpassagehither, hasa still higherandmore significant meaning; (Threerapswith gavel,all rise including theW. M. on the level) It is the initialof thegreatandsacrednameof God,before whom all, from the E- A. inthe north eastcorner to the W. Min theEast,should humbly,reverent-ly and devoutly bow. (All bow.)

W. M (1 Rap, seatsLodge.) My brother,thereis also a lectureconnectedwiththis degree, consisting of a seriesofquestions and answers, which willnow be passedbetweenthe S. D. andmyself. Pay strict attention,for, wereyou at any time undergoingan ex-amination, his answers would beyours, and it will be necessaryforyou to becomeperfect in them beforeyou can be raised to the sublime dogree of Master Mason

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LECTURE

W M l3ro. S D.S.D W.M.Q. Are you a Fellowcraft?A I am, try me.Q. By what will you be tried?A By the square.Q Why by the square?A. Becauseit is an emblemof moralty

and one of t h e working tools ofPell3wcraft-

U What is a square?A An angle of ninety degrees,or the

fourth part of a circle.Q. What makesyou a Fellowcraft?A. My obligation.Q. Wherewere you madea Pellowcraft-A. Within the body of a just andduly

constitutedLodgeof Fellowcrafts,as-sembledin a place representingtheMiddle Chamberof King Solomon’sTemple, furnished with the HolyBible, Square and Compasses,to’gether with a charteror dispensationfrom someGrand Body of competentjurisdiction empoweringit to work.

Q How mayI know you to be a Fellow.craft?

A, By certain signs andtokens.Q. What are signs?A. Right angles. horisontals and per-

pendiculars.Q. Advancea sign. (Dueguardof P- C

is given.l Has that an allusion?A. It has, to the position of my hands

while taking the obligationQ. Have you a further sign?

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A. I have. (Sign of F. C. is given.)Q. Hasthatan allusion?A It has, to thepenaltyof theobligat-

ion.Q. What are tokens?A. Certain friendly or brotherly grips

whereby one Mason may know an-otherin the darkas in the light.

Q. Advanceandgive mea token- (Can-didateadvanceson thestepandgivespassgrip of F. C.) What is that?

A The passgripof Fellowcraft.Q. Hasit a name?A. It has.o Will you give it to me?A- I did not so receive it, neither will I

so impart it-0- How will you disposeof it?A Letter or syllableit.Q. Syllableit andbegin.A. You begin.Q. Begin you.

(Word given in propermanner)O Will you be off or from?A From.Q. From what and to what?A From the passgrip of F. C. to the

real grip of the same.o Pass.(Realgrip given) What is that?A. The real grip of F. C.0. Hasit a name?A. It has.Q. Will you give it to me?A. I did not so receiveit neitherwill I

so impart it-Q- How will you disposeof it?A Letter or halve i~.

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Q. Letter it and begin.A- You begin.0. Begin you.A. (Real word given in proper manner.)Q. Wherewereyou preparedto be made

a P. C.?A. In a mom adjoining the body of a

just and duly constitutedLodge ofFellowcrafts.

Q- How were you prepared?A Divested of all metallic substances.

neither naked nor clothed, barefootnor shod, right kneeandbreastbare,hoodwinked and a cable-tow twicearoundmy right arm, clothed asEA.; in which condition I was con-ducted to a door of the Lodge andcausedto give threedistinct knocks,which were answeredby threewithin.

Q Why wasthe cable-towtwice aroundyour right arm?

A. To teach me that as a F. C- I wasunder a double tie to the fraternity.

0. To what do the threeknocksallude?A. The threepreciousjewels.o Whatwassaid to you from within?A. Who comeshere.0~ Your answer?A A worthy brother,who hasbeenduly

initated E. A., and now wishesmorelight in Masonry by being passed tothedegreeof F. C.

0. What were you then asked?A. If it wasan actof my own free will

andaccord; if I wasworthy andwellqualified, duly and truly prepared, if

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12 SECOND DEGREE SECOND DEGREE 127I had made suitable proficiency inthe preceedling degree; all of which

being answered in the affirmative, Iwas asked by what further right orbenefit I expected to obtain this im-portantprivilege.

Q. Your answer?A. Benefit of the password.Q. Had you thepassword?A. I had not, my conductor had and

gave it for me.Q. What were you then told?A. SinceI wasin possessionof all these

necessary qualifications, I should waituntil the Wor. Master could be in-formed of my requestand his an-swer returned.

Q- Whatwashis answerwhenreturned?A Let him enter this worshipful Lodge

of F. C., and be receivedin due andancient form.

0 How were you received?A On the angleof a square,applied to

my nakedright breast,which wastoteachme that the squareof virtueshould be a rule and guide for mypracticethin life-

Q. How were you then disposedof?A. Conducted twice regularly around

the Lodge and to the J. Warden inSouth,wherethesamequestionswereasked and answersreturned as at thedoor.

Q. How did the J. W. disposeof you?A. Directedme to be conductedto the

S. W. in the West, where the samequestionswere askedandanswersre-

turnedas before.0. How did the S. W. disposeof you?A Directed me to be conductedto the

Wor. Master in the East,where thesamequestions were askedand an-swersreturnedas before; - who alsodemandedwhenceI cameand whi-ther traveling.

O Your answer?A. From the West, traveling East.Q. Why did you leave the West and

travel East?A In searchof more light in Masonry.O How did the Wor. Masterdisposeof

you?A. Ordered me reconductedto the S.

Warden in theWest,who taughtmehow to approachtheEastin dueandancientform.

0. What was that due and ancientform?

A. Advancing on my right foot, bring-ing the heelof my left into the hollowof my right, therebyformingthean-gle of an oblong, body erect, facingthe East.

Q~- What did the Wor. Master then dowith you.

A. Made me a F. C.Q. How?A. In due form.0. What was that due form.A. Kneeling on my naked right knee,

my left forming the angle of asquare; my right hand resting uponthe Holy Bible, Square and Corn-pames,,my left in a vertical po.~t-

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ion, my arm forming a square, inwhich due form I took the solemnobligation of F. C.

Q. Haveyou theobligation?A. I have.Q. Repeat it.A. I of my own free will

and accord, in the presenceof Al-mighty God and this worshipfulLodge of Fellowcrafts, erected t oHim and dec~icated to the memoryof the Holy Saints John, do herebyand hereon solemnly and sincerelypromiseand swear that I will keepand conceal, and never reveal anyof the secretsbelonging to the de-greeof F. C.. which I have received,am about to receive, or may here.after be instructedin, to any person,unlessit shall be to aworthy brotherF.C. ox within the body of a just andand duly constitutedLodge of such;and not unto him or them until, bydue trail, strict examination,or law-ful masonicinformation, I shall havefound him or them justly entitled toreceivethe same.Furthermore, I do promise andswear that I will answerand obeyall due signs and summonssent tome from thebody of ajust anddulyconstitutedLodgeof Fellowcrafts,orhandedme by a worthy brother ofthis degree, if within the length ofmy cable-tow and the square andangle of my work.

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A.0.A.0-A.0.

Furthermore, I do promise andswearthat I will help,aid andassistall poor and distressedFellowcrafts,they applying to meas such,I find-ing them worthy, and can do sowithout material injury to myself.Furthermore, I do promise andswearthat I will not wrong, cheat,nor defrauda F. C. Lodge or a bro-ther of this degreeto the value ofanything,knowingly, nor suffer it tobe done by another,if in my powerto prevent.To all of which I do solemnly andsincerely promise and swear, with.out any hesitation,mental reservat-ion or secretevasionof mind in mewhatever, binding myself under noless a penalty than that of havingmylftbrsttrnopn,myhrtndlng-tknthenceto th valley of JehoshaphatndIft a prey to the vultures of the air,should I ever, knowingly or willfullyviolate this my solemn obligation otF. C. So help me God, andmakemesteadfastto keepandperformthesame.After the obligation, what were youasked?What I most desired.Your answer?More light in Masonry.Did you receive it?I did, by orderof the Wor. MasterOn being brought to light, what didyou behold?

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The three great lights in Masonryas in the preceedingdegree, withthis difference: one point of theCompasses was above the square,which was to teachme that I hadreceived,andwasentitled to receive,more light in Masonry; but as onepoint was still hidden from myview, it was also to teachme thatI wasyet one material point in thedark respectingMasonry.

Q. What did you next behold?A. The Wor- Master approaching from

theEast, on the step,underthedueguardandsign of F. C., who present-ed his right hand in token of con-tinuanceof friendshipand brotherlylove, and investedme with thepassgrip, password, real grip and word,orderedme to rise, salutethe J. andS. Wardens,and satisfy them thatI wasin possessionof thestep,due-guard, sign, pass grip; pass word,real grip andword of F. C.

0. How were you then disposedof?A. Reconductedto the S. Warden in

the West, who taught me how towear my apronas F. C.

Q. How should a F. C. wear his apron?A. With the left corner tucked up.Q. With what were you then pre-

sented?A. The working tools of F. C., which

are the Plumb, Squareand Level,andare thus explained: the Plumbis an instrument used by operativeMasons to try perpendiculars, the

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Squareto squaretheir work, andtheLevel to prove horizontals; but we,as P. & A. Masons are taught touse them for more noble and glor-ious purposes. The Plumb admon-ishes us to walk uprightly in ourseveral stations before God andman, squaring our actions by theSquareof virtue, ever rememberingthat we axe travelingupon theLevelof time to that undiscoveredcountry

from whose bourne no traveler re-turns.

0. With what were you then pre-sented?

A. Three precious jewels, the attent-ive ear, the instructive tongue,andthe faithful breast. They teach usthis important lesson; the attentiveear receives the sound from the in-structive tongue, and the mysteriesof Freemasonryare safely lodged inthe repository of the faithful breast.

0- How were you then disposed of?A. Reconducted to theplace whence I

came,investedwith that of which Ihad been divested, and returned toa place representing the MiddleChaihberof King Solomon1sTemple.

SYMBOLISM

If theobjectof the first degreeis to symbol-ize the strugglesof a candidategroping indarknessfor intellectual light; that of theseconddegreerepresentsthe samecandidatelaboringamid all the difficulties that encum-

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ber the young beginner in theattainmentoflearningandscience. The E. A. is to elnergefrom ‘4’arkness to light; the F. C. is to cameout of ‘ignorance into knowledge. This de-gree,therefore,by fitting emblems,is intended to typify those struggles of the ardentmind for the attainmentof truth—moralandintellectual truth, andaboveall that Divinetruth, the comprehensionof which surpass-eth human understanding and to which,standing in the Middle Chamberafter hislaboriousascentof thewinding stairs,he canonly approximateby the receptionof an im-perfect yet glorious reward in the revelationof that “hieroglyphic light which none butCraftsmenever saw.”

CHARGE

Being advancedto the seconddegreeofFreemasonry I congratulate you on yourpreferment. The internal, and not the external,qualificationsof a man are what Mas-onry regards As you increasein knowledge,you will improve in social intercourse.

It is unnecessaryto recapitulatethe~dutieswhich, as a F. C., you are bound to dis-charge,or to enlarge on the necessityof astrict adherenceto them, as your own ex-perience must have establishedtheir value.Our laws and regulationsyou are strenouslyto support; and be always ready to assistin seeing them duly executed. You are notto palliate,or aggravate,the offensesof yourbrethren: but in the decision of every tres-passagainstour rules,you are to judgewithcandor, admonish with friendship, and re-prehend with justice.

Your past behavior and regular deport-ment havemerited thehonorwhich we havenow conferred; and in your new character,it is expectedthat you will conform to theprinciples of theOrder, by steadilypersever-ing in the practice of every commendablevirtue Such is the nature of your engage-ment as a F. C., and to theseduties youare boundby the most sacredties.

This, my brother,concludesthe secondde-greeof Masonry You will stepto the Altar,saluteand retire.

The Secretary will notify you when topresentyourself for the third degree.

CLOSING OF F. C. — OPENNING M. M.W. M. ‘Three raps) Waiving all signs and

ceremonies,I now declarethe Lodgeclosedon the seconddegree,and la-bor resumedin the third . Bro. SD., attendat the Altar.

S D. (Attendsat the Altar)W. M. Bro. J. D., inform the tyler.J. D. (Informs die tyler.) W. M., the tyler

is informedW. M. (1 rap, seats lodge.)

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RAISING

W.M. (1 rap) Bro. J. D.J. D. (Rises under due guard) W. M.W. M. Ascertain if any candidatesare in

waiting. If so, their namesand forwhat degree.

J. D. (Obtains name of candidate fromtheTyler andreports.) W. M.

W.M. Bro. J. D.J. D. Bro. — is in waiting for the third

degree.W.M. Brethren, Bro. — is in waiting for

the third degree of Masonry. Hehaving made suitable proficiency inthe preceding degree, if there is noobjection, I shall confer the degreeupon him. (Pauses) There beingno objection, I will proceed.(1 rap)Bro. 3. & S. Stewards.

Stewards (Both rise and answer) W. M.W.M. How should a brother be prepared

for the third degreeof Masonry?S. S. By being divested of all metallic

substances,neithernakednor cloth-ed, barefoot nor shod, both kneesandbreast bare,hoodwinked and acabletow three times around hisbody, clothed as F. C.

W. M, Repair to the preparation room,whereBro. — is in waiting. Whenthus prepared,cause him to makethe usual alarm at the inner door.

J.& S, Stewards, (Go West of Altar,salutethe W. M., left face, march to

the preparation room and preparethe candidatein the propermanner•In the meantime, the Lodge eitherproceedswith regular business orclosesto refreshment.)

Cand. (In preparation room, raps threetimes on door when ready.)

S. D. (Rising) W. M.W.M. Bro. S. D.S. D. There is an alarm at the inner door.W.M. Attend to the alarm and ascertain

the cause.S. D. (Goes to the inner door, knocks 3

times.)S. S. (Respondswith oneknock.)S. D. (Opens door) Who comes here?S. S. Bro. , who hasbeenduly

initiated E. A., passedto the degreeof F. C, and now wishes furtherlight in Masonry by being raised tothe sublime degreeof Master Mason.

S. D. Bro.—, is this an act of your ownfree will andaccord?

Cand. It isS. D. Pro. Stewards,is he worthy and well

qualified?S. S. He is.S. D. Duly and truly prepared?S. S. He is.S. D. Has he made suitableproficiency in

the precedingdegree?S. S. He has.S. D. By what further right or benefit

does he expect to obtain this im-portant privilege?

S. S. Benefit of the password.S D. Has he the password?

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He hasnot, I have it for him.Advanceandgive it.(Advancesandgives password)The pass word is right Since thebrotheris in possessionof all thesene-cessary qualifications, let him waituntil the W. M can be informed ofhis request and his answer returned. (Closesdoor andreturnsto theW. of the Altar.) W. M.

W M. Bro. S. D.S D There is without Bro —, who has

beenduly initiated E A., passedtothe degreeof F, C., and now wishesfurther light in Masonry by beingraised to the sublime degree ofMaster Mason.

WM. Is it an act of his own free will andaccord?

S. D. It is.W M Is he woithy and well qualified?S. D. He isW M. Duly and truly prepared?S.D HeisW M. Has he made suitable proficiency in

the precedingdegree?S. D. He has.W M By what further right or benefitdoes

he expect to obtain this importantprivilege?

S. D Benefit of the pass wordW. M. Hashe the password?S. D. He hasnot,I haveit for him.W.M. Give it for thebenefit of thecraftS. D. (Givespassword)W. M. The pass word is right. Since the

brother is in possessionof all theme

necessaryqualifications,let him entcrthis worshipful Lodge of MasterMasons,and be received in due andancient form.

S D. (Goes to innei door, knocks once,and opens door.) Let him enterthis worshipful Lodge of MasterMasons,andbe received in dueandancientform.

W M. (3 raps)S. D. (Conducts candidateinto the lodge

room, in front of the S. W., facingthe East) Bro.—, when first youentereda lodgeof Free andAccept-ed Masons,you were receivedon thepoint of a sharpinstrument,piercingyour naked left breast: on your sec.ond entranceyou were received onthe angle of a square, applied toyour naked right breast,the moralsof which were then explainedto youI am now commandedto receiveyouon the extremepoints of the com-passes,extending from your nakedright to y o u r nakedleft breast,(appliescompasses)which is to teachyou that as ‘“ithin the breast arecontainedthe most vital parts oman,so betweentheextremepointsof the compassesare containedthemostvaluable tenetsof Freemasonry,which are friendship, morality, andbrotherly love.

(Music)W M. (1 rap, seatinglodge)

(S D. and Marshall walk together,followed by Stewards. A brother

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I’S THIRD DEGREE lagTHIRD DEGREEleading the candidateby the rightarm follows, with Stewartsbringingup the rear.)

J. W. (1 rap)S. W. (1 rap)W.M. (1 rap)J. W. (2 raps)S. W. (2 raps)W.M. (2 raps)J. W. (3 raps)S. W. (3 raps)W.M. (3 raps)Chaplain— (West of Altar, at end of circum-

abulation) Eceles12:1.7—“Remember now Thy Creatorin thedays of thy youth, while the evildays come not, nor the years drawnigh, when thou shalt say, I have nopleasurein them: while the sun, orthe light, or the stars,be not darken-ed, nor the clouds return after therain: in the day when the keepersof the houseshall tremble, and thestrong men shall bow themselves,andthe grinders ceasebecausetheyare few, and those that look out ofthe windows be darkened,and thedoors shall be shut in the streetswhen the sound of the grinding islow, andhe shall rise up at the voiceof thebird, andall the daughtersofmusic shall be brought low: alsowhen they shall be afraid of thatwhich is high, and fearsshall be inthe way, and the almond tree shallflourish, and the grasshoppersshallbe aburden,anddesireshall fail; be-mUse man goath to his long hernia,

and the mourners go about thestreets: or ever the silver cord beloosed,or the goldenbowl be brokenor thepitcher be broken at t h efountain, or the wheel brokenat thecistern. Then shall the dust returnto theearthas it was, andthespiritshall returnunto God Who gave it-”

S D. (In the South, 3 raps on the floorwith his staff.)

J. W. (1 rap, rises.) Who comeshere?S. D. Bro.—, who has been duly Initiated

E. A., passedto the degreeof F. C.,and now wishesfurther light in lelas-onry by being raised to the sublimedegreeof Master Mason.

J. W. Bro. —, is this an act of your ownfree will andaccord?

Cand. It is.J. W. Bro. S. D., is he worthy and well

qualified?S.D. Heis.J. W. Duly and truly prepared?S. D. He is.J. W. Has he made suitableproficiency in

the precedingdegree?S. D. He has.J. W. By what further right or benefitdoes

he expect to obtain this importantprivilege?

S. D. Benefit of thepassword.J. W. Has he the password?S. D. He hasnot, I haveit for him.J. W. Advance and give itS. D. (Advancesandwhisperspassword to

the J. W.)J. W. The password is right. Since the

brother is in possessionof all these

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140 THJRD DEGREE THIRD DEGREE 141necessaryqualifications,conducthimto the S. W. in the W. for his exam-ination.

S. D. (Conductscandidateto the S. W.,halts facing the S. W., andraps threetimeson the floor with his staff.)

S W. (1 rap, rises) Who comeshere?S. D. Bro —, who hasbeenduly initiat-

ed E. A., passedto the degreeof F.C., andnow wishes further light in?v2asonryby being raisedto the sub.lime degreeof Master Mason.

S. W. Bro. —, is this an act of your ownfree will and accord?

Cand. It isS. W. Bro. S. D., is he worthy and well

qualified?S. D. He is.S. W. Duly andtruly prepared?S. D. He is.S. W Has he made suitableproficiency in

the precedingdegree?S. D. He has.S W. By what further right or benefit does

he expect to obtain this importantprivilege?

S. D. Benefit of thepasswordS. W. Hashe the password?S. D. He hasnot, I have it for him.S. W. Advanceandgive it.S. D. (Advancesand whispers pass word

to tbe S. W.)S W. The pass word is right. Since the

brother is in possessionof all thesenecessaryqualifications,condncthimto the W. M. in the E. for his ex-amination.

~. D. IConductscandidateto the W. M. iii

the East, halts, facing the W. M.Raps three times on the floor withhis staff.)

W.M. (I rap) Who comeshere?S. D. Bro. —, who hasbeenduly initiat-

ed E. A., passedto thedegreeof F.C., and now wishes further light inMasonry by beingraised to the sub-lime degreeof Master Mason.

W. M. Bro. —, is this an act of your ownfree will andaccord?

Cand. It is.W.M. Bro. S. D., is he worthy and well

qualified?5. D. HeisW.M. Duly and truly prepared?S D. HeisW M Has he made suitable proficency in

the precedingdegree?S. D. He has.W. M By what further right or benefitdoes

he expect to obtain this importantprivilege?

S. D Benefit of the passwordXV M. Has he the password?S. D He hasnot, I haveit for himW. M Advance andgive it.S. D. (Advancesand whispers pass word

to the W M.)W. M. The password is right, Whencecame

you and whither are you traveling?S. D. From the West, traveling East.W. M. Why did you leave the West and

travel East?S. D In searchof further light in Masonry.W. M Since the brother is in possessionof

all thesenecessaryqualifications,anc~

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in searchof further light in Masonry,reconducthim to the S. W. in theWest, who will teach him how toapproachthe E. in dueand ancientform.

S. D. (Leads candidateto the S. side ofthe Lodge; left face, march E.; leftface, march N.; left face, marchW.of the Altar, halfway betweentheAltar and the S. W. station; halt,facing the S. W.) Bro. S. W-

S. W. Bro. S. D.S. D. It is Vhe orderof the W. M. that you

teach this brother how to approachtheE. in dueandancientform.

S. W. Causethebrother to face the E.S D. (Continuesto the West,halts in front

of the S. W., aboutface— to theE.)S. W. Bro. —, advanceon your left foot

as E. A.; (done) advanceon yourright foot as F. C.; (done) take anadditional step on your left foot,(done) bring the heel of yourrightto the heelof your left, (done) there-by forming the angle of a square.W. M.

W.M. Bro. S. W.S. W. The brotheris in order.W. M. (Rising) Bro. —, before you can

proceed further in Freemasonry,itwill be necessaryfor you to take asolemnobligationappertainingto thedegree of Master Mason, and I,Masterof the Lodge, assureyou thatthere is nothing therein containedwhich will confict with your moral,social, or civil duties or privileges,

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be they what they may. With thisassurance,areyou willing to taketheobligation?

Cand. I am.W M Then advanceto thesacredAltar of

Freemasonry and kneel on bothnaked knees,both handsrestingupon the Holy Bible, SquareandCom-passes.

S D. (Placescandidatein properposition)W.M.

W. M. Bro. 5. D.S. D. The brotheris in dueform.W M. (3 raps, calling up the lodge.)

(Brethren form two lines. Stewardsstraightenthe lines as they passin-side and form an arch at the East.Wardens pass inside the lines andtake their places under the arch.

Deacons form arch W. of the Altarfor the Marshall.)

XV. M. (Descendsto the Altar) Bro. —,

if you are still willing to take theobligation, say I, (Done) pronounce yournamein full,(Done) and repeatafter me: ofmy own free will and accord, in presenceofAlmighty God and this worshipful LodgeofMasterMasons,erectedto Him anddedicatedto thememoryof the Holy SaintsJohn, dohereby and hereon solemnly and sincerelypromiseand swearthat I will keepandcon-ceal,and never reveal, any of the secretsbe-longing to the degreeof Master Mason whichI havereceived,amaboutto receive,or mayhereafterbe instructedin, to any person,un-less it shall be to a worthy brother MasterMason,or within the body of ajust andduly

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constituted lodge of such; and not unto himor them until by duetrial, strict examination,or lawful Masonic information I shall havefound him or them justly entitled to receivethe same-

Furthermore,I do promiseandswearthatI will support theConstitution of theGrandLodgeof theState of — — —. also all laws,rulesand edicts of the same,or of any otherGrand Lodge from whosejuri~,diction I mayhereafterhail; togetherwith theby-laws,rulesandregulationsof this or any other lodgeofwhich I may becomea member.so far as thesameshall come to my knowledge.

Furthermore, I do promise and swearthat I will answerandobeyall duesignsandregular summonssent to me from the bodyof ajust andduly constitutedlodgeof MasterMasons or handedme by a worthy brotherof this degree, if within the length of mycabletow-

FurthermoreI do promiseandswearthatI will help, aid andassistall pooranddistress-ed MasterMasons,their widows andorphans,they applying to me as such, I finding themwc,rthy, andcan do so without material in-jury to myself or family.

Furthermore,]do promiseandswearthatI will keep the secretsof a worthy MasterMason, when communicatedto me as such,as secureandinviolate in my breastas theywere in his beforecommunication.

Furthermore,]do promiseandswearthatI will not give the grandhailing sign of dis-tress of Master Masonexceptfor the benefit

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of the craft while at work, or the instruct-ion of a brother,unlessI am in real distress,andshould I seethat sign given,or hearthewords accompanyingthe same,I will hastento the relief of theoneso giving it.

Furthermore,I do promiseandswearthatI will not give thesubstitutefor theMaster’sword in anyother mannerthan that in whichI received it, whichwill be on the five pointsof fellowship andat low breath.

Furthermore,I do promiseandswearthatI will not wrong, cheatnor defrauda MasterMasonlodge, nor a brother of this degree,tothe value of anything, knowingly, nor sufferit to be done by another, if in my power toprevent.

Furthermore,I do promiseandswearthatI will not violate the chastity of a MasterMason’swife, widow, mother, s i s t e r , ordaughter,nor suffer it to be doneby another,if in my power to prevent.

Purthermore,I do promiseandswearthatI yrill not be presentat the initiating, passingor raising of an old man in dotage,a, youngman under age, an irreligious libertine, anatheist,a personof unsoundmind, a eunuchor a woman,knowing them to be such.

Furthermore,I do promiseandswearthatI will notbepresentat theinitiating, passingorraising of a candidateclandestinely,nor holdMasonicintercoursewith a clandestineMason,nor with one who has been suspendedorexpelled,knowing him to be such,until dulyrestored.

To all of which I solemnly and sincerelypromise and swear, without any hesitation.

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mentalreservationor secretevasion of mindin mewhatever,binding myself underno lessa penaltythan that of having my bdy severedin twain, my bwls tkn thence and brad toashes,and the ashesthereof scatteredto thefour winds of heaven,that theremight remainneither track, trace nor remembranceamongmen or Masons of so vile and perjured awretch asI shouldbe shouldI ever,knowinglyor willfully, violatethis my solemnobligation ofMasterMason. So help me God, and makemesteadfastto keep and perform the same.

In testimonyof your sincerity,kiss theHoly Bible upon which your hands rest(Done). Bro. S. DS.D. W.M-W. M. Removethe cable-tow. We now hold

thebrother by a strongertie. (Done)Bro- —, in your presentsituation,what do you most desire?

Cand- (Promptedby S. D.) Further lightin Masonry.

W.M. Let the brother he broughtto light.(Hoodwinks removed) (The penaltyof this obligation comesdown to usfrom a time when suchpunishmentswere inflicted upon heretics,piratesand traitors. Free and AcceptedMasonsare taught that this penaltyis not literal but symbolic of thephysical sufferings an honest manwould undergoratherthan violate hissolemnvows.The true penaltyfor vio-lation of this obligation is to be ostra-cized as unworthy of the fellowshipof all upright men and Masons.

W. M- My brother, on being brought to

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S. D. Behold, the W. M. approachingfromthe E, on the step,(taken) underthedue guard (given) and sign (given)of E. A., on thestep, (taken) underthe due guard (given) and sign(given) of F. C, on the step, (taken)under the due guard (given) andsign (given) of Master Mason.

W- 1v2. My brother, a Master Mason ad-vanceson his left foot, (done) bring-ing theheel of his right to the heelof his left, (done) thereby formingthe angle of a square. This is thedueguasd,(given) andalludesto theposition of your handswhile takingthe obligation; this is the a i g n -

(given) andalludesto thepenaltyofthe obligation.This dueguard (given)and sign (given) is always to hegiven as a salutation to the W. M.on enteringor retiring from a MasterMason Lodge.

On entering this or any otherlodge in this jurisdiction, advancetotheAltar andobservethe position ofthe compasses. Should both pointsbe beneaththe square, it would be asureindication that the lodgeis open-ed on the first degree,when you will

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salutethe W. M. with thedueguard(gives it) andsign (givesit) of E. A.Should one point be above t h esquare,it would he an equally sureIn-dication that the lodgeis openedonthe second degree, when you willsalutethe W. M. with thedueguard(gives it) andsign (givesit) of F. C.Should b o t h pointsbeabovethe

squareit would also bean equallysureindication that the lodge is openedon the third degree, when you willsalutethe W. M. with thedueguardgives it) and sign (gives it) of

Master Mason.I now presentmy right hand in

t6ken of continuanceof friendshipandbrotherly love, and will invest youwith the passgrip, and password;but as you areuninstructed,he whohas hitherto answeredfor you willat this time give me the real grip ofF. C. (S. D. givesgrip) Bro. S. D.W.MWill you be off or from?FromFrom what andto what?From the real grip of F. C. to thepassgrip of Master Mason.Pass (done) What is that?The passgrip of Master Mason.Hasit a name?It has.Will you give it to me?I did not so receiveit, neitherwill Iso impart it.How will you disposeof it?Letter or syllable it-

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name of this grip. You should al-ways rememberit, for shouldyou bepresent at the openingof a lodge,this password will be demandedofyou by one of the Deacons,andshould you be unableto give it, itwould causeconfusion in the craft.Rise, salute the J. & S. W~s, and

satis~them that you are a duly obli-gatedM.M., In possessionof thestep,due guard, sign, pass grip, and password.(W. M. returnsto the E.)(Wardens return to their stations,(followed by the Stewards.)(Brethrentake their seats.)

S. D. (Conductsthe candidateto theJ. W.,halting on the step of MasterMason.Raps3 times on thegroundwith hisstaff)

J. W. (1 rap, rises) Who comeshere?S. D. A duly obligatedMasterMason.I. W. How may I know him to be such?S D. By certainsignsand atoken.J. W. What are signs?S. D. Right angles, horizontals and per-

pendiculars.J. W. Advancea sign.S. D. (S. D. and candidate give due guard)J. W. Has that an allusion?S. D. It has, to the position of my hands

while taking theobligation.J. W. Haveyou a further sign?S. D. I have(S. D. andcandidategive sign)J. W. Hasthat an allusion?S. D. It has, to thepenalty of the obliga-

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tion.J. W. Whatis a token?S. D- A certain friendly or brotherly grip

whereby one Mason may know an-other in thedark as in the light.

J. W- Advanceandgive mea token.S. D. (Advancesand gives grip to the J.

W.; candidategiving it to a brotheror officer-)

J. W. What is that?S D- The passgrip of MasterMason-J- W. Has it a name?S. D. It has-J. W. Will you give it to me?S. D. I did not so receiveit, neither will I

so impart it.J. W. How will you disposeof it?S. D. Letteror syllable it.J. W. Syllable it andbegin.S. D. You begin.J. W. Begin you.S. D. (Begins, and pass word is given fr~

propermanner.)J. W- I am satisfied.S. D. (Conductscandidateto the S. W. in

the W-, halts, facing the S. W., onthe step of Master Mason- Threerapson the groundwith his staff.)

S. W. (1 rap, rises.) Who comeshere?S. D. A duly obligatedMaster Mason.S. W. How may 1 know him to be such?S. D. By certain signsand a token.S. W. What aresigns?S. D- Right angles, horizontals and per-

pendiculars.S. W. Advancea sign.S. D. (S. D. andcandidategive dueguard.)S. W. Hasthat an allusion?

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S D- It has, to the position of my handswhile taking theobligation.

S W. Haveyou a further sign?S. D. I have. (S. D. and candidategive

sign.)S. W Has that an allusion?5- D. It has, to the penalty of the obliga-

tion.S. W. What is a token?S. D A certain friendly or brotherly grip

whereby one Mason may know an-other in the dark as in the light.

S. W. Advanceandgive mea token.S. D. (Advancesand gives grip to the S.

W.; candidategiving it to a brotheror officer.)

S. W. What is that?S. D. The passgrip of Master Mason.S. W. Has it a name?S. D. It has.S. W. Will you give it to me?S. D. I did not so receiveit, neither will I

so impart it-S. W. How will you disposeof it?S. D. Letter or syllableit.S. W. Syllableit andbegin.5- D. You begin.S. W. Begin you.S. D. (Begins, and password is given in

propermanner.)S. W. I am satisfied.S. D. (Conductsthe candidateE., on the

north side of the Lodge, and whennear the Altar

W.M. (1 cap) Bco. S. D.S D. W.M.XV. M. Reconductthe brother to the S. W.

in the W., who ‘pill teach him how

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to wear his apron as Master Mason.S D (Conductscandidateto the S. W. in

the W., halts, on thestepof M. 51.)Bro- S. W.

S. W. Bro. 5- D.S. D. It is theorderof the W. M. that you

teach this brother how to wear hisapronas M. M.

S. W. (Steps down to the candidate, tiesapron as M. N. and returns to hisstation.) Bro. —, you havealreadybeeninformedthat at the building ofK. S. Temple, the different bandsofworkmen were distinguishedby themanner in which they wore theiraprons. Master Masons wore theirsthus; thus wear yours.

S. D (Conductsthe candidateto the B.)W. M. My brother, as you are now clothed

as Master Mason, I present you, em-blematically, the working tools, whichare all the tools of Masonry, especial-ly the Trowel, an instrument used byoperative masons to spread the ce-ment which unities the several partsof a building into one commonmass; but we, as Free and AcceptedMasons, are taught to use it for themore noble and glorious purpose ofspreading the cement of brotherlylove and affection, that cement whichunities us into one sacred band orsociety of friends and brothers,amoug whom no contention shouldever exist, save that noble contention,or rather emulation, of who best cawwork and best agree.

WI!. Bro. S. D.

S.D. WM.W24. Reconduct the brother to the place

whence he came, invest him withthat of which he has been divested,and in due time return him to thelodge for further instructiou.

S D. (Conductsthe caudidateW. of theAltar, placing him betweenthe Stew-ards. All salutethe W. M, right face

and march to the preparation room.)(Lodge may proceed with regularbusinessor be called to refreshmenti

SECOND SECTIONSteward (When candidate is ready, knocks

3 timeson innerdoor.)W.M. (1 rap, calling lodge to order.)S. D. (Conductsthe candidateWest of theAltar.) My brother, in your furtherprogressInthis degree,it will be necessaryfor you to re-presentour ancientoperativeG. M H A thewidows son, who for his integrity and fidelitybecame eminently distinguished, and whoeename is held in high venerationby thecraft.It is for that reason you are invested with thisjewel, as the appropriateemblemor badgeofhis office.

You will therefore perceive that you arenot yet fully invested with all the secretsofa Master Mason, nor do I know that you willever be; for, like him, it will be necessaryfor you to give us satisfactory proof of yourfidelity to the trust already reposedin you.In doing this your path may be beset withdangers and difficulties, aud even your lifeitself may be threatened.

You will therefore summon to your aidyour fortitude, that truly distinguished Masonic

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cardinal virtue, to enable you to endure thetrials which are hefore you. Human life, mybrother, is a constant scene of trials, and weweak, frail mortals are taught to place ourdependenceupon the SupremeArchitetct ofthe Universe alone for support, protectionand deliverance.

You were taught at your initiation inMasoury that before entering upon any greator important undertaking you ought always toinvoke the aid of Deity. Then you had afaithful friend to pray for you; now you mustpray for yourself.

You will therefore suffer yourself to beagainhoodwinked,repair to the sacredAltarof Freemasonryand kneel and pray, eitherorally or mentally, as you choose. When youshall have concluded your devotion, sayAmen audibly, rise andproceedin the furtherceremoniesof thedegree-S. D. (Placeshoodwink, a n d conducts

candidate to Altar. After Amen, S.D. takescandidateby the right arm,and proceedsto the J. W. stationin the 5-, whereJ-A. stopscandidateby placing his right hand on candi-date’s left shoulder.)

J-A G.M.H.A., I am glad to meet youalone, this is an opportunity I havesought. You promisedthat when theTemple should be completedto giveus the secretword of M.M.. to enableus to obtain master’s wages whileti’aveling in foreign lands. Behold,theTemple is aboutcompleted,andI demandthesecretword of M. M.

S D This is neithertime norplaceto givethe secretword of M.M. Wait until

the Temple is completed and dedi-cated,then,if found worthy,you willreceiveit; otherwiseyou cannot.

J-A Cannot! Talk not to me of time nqrplace; give me the secretword ofM.M.

S. D I will not.J-A Will nott Give me the secretword

of M.M. this instant, or I will takeyour life.

5. [1. I shall not.J-A Then die.S D. (Conductscandidateto the W. J-O

stops candidate by placing his lefthandon candidate’sright shoulder.)

J-O. G.M-HA., I demandthesecretwordof M.M.

S. D. I cannotgive it.J-O. Cannot! Give me the secretword of

M. M.S. D. I will not.J-O. Will not! Give me the secretword

of MM. this instant, or I will takeyour life.

5- D. I shall notJ-O Then die.S. D (Conducts the candidateto the E.

J.M stops candidateby placing bothhandson candidate’sshoulders)

J.M G.M.H.A, I demandthesecretwordof M.M.

S D. I cannotgive it.J-M. Cannot I heard you caviling with

J-A. ai.d J-O; from them you haveescaped,from me you cannot Giveme the secretword of M.M.

S. D I will not.J.M Will not. I hold in my hand an in-

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strument of death. Give me thesecretword of M.M. this instant, orI will takeyour life.My life you may take, my integritynever.Then die.

(Short Form)

My brother, in your lowly andhumble position you repsesentno lessa per-sonthan ourancientoperativeG.M-H A., whofor his integrity was slain just prior to thecompletion of the Temple and as his bodywas said to havebeenraisedby the stronggrip of MasterMason,or lion’s paw, so will Inow raise yours and when raisedwill com-municate to you the substitute for theMaster’sword on the five points of fellowshipandat low breathJ.A Alas, what have we done.J-O Slain our G.M.H.A., andnot obtain-

ed the secretword of M.M.JM- Don’t cavil aboutthesecretword of

MM. Let us bury the body in therubbish, andmeet at low twelve forconsultation.

JA. & J-O.—Agreed.(They take up the body and carryit E. of the Altar.)

J.M Be punctualat low twelve.J-A. & J-O—Agreed.

(Lights are turned down, and lowtwelve is struck-)

J-M. Is that you, J-A.J-A. It is.J-M. Is that you, J-O.J-O It is.J-M. Assist me to carry the body a wester

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ly course to the brow of a hill, whereI havea graveprepared,andbury it,

J-A- & J-O.—Agreed(Place body betweenthe Altar andthe West,headtowards the W.)

J-M I uow propose that we plant thissprig of acacia at the headof thegrave,to markthe spot should futureoccasionrequireus to find it.

J-A & J-O—Agreed-J-M. Now let us makeour escapefrom the

realm.(Ruffians retire, lights areturned onand there is confusionin the lodgeroom. Officers changetitles, the W-M. takes the title of M.E.K.S., andthe S.W., Hiram, K. of T.)

KS. (1 rap) Bro Hiram, K. ofT.Hiram. K. of T.—M.E.K.S.K. S. What is the cause of the confusion,

and why are not the craft pursuingtheir labor as usuaL

Hiram, K. of T—There are no designsuponthe trestleboardwhereby the craftcan pursuetheir labor, andG.M.H.A.is missing

K. S G.M.H.A. missing. He haseverbeenpunctualin the performanceof everyduty. I fear someaccidenthasbe-fallen him. Causestrict searchto bemadein and aboutthe severalapartments of the Temple, and see if hecan be found.

Hiram, K. of T.—Craftsmen,assemble.(12 craftsmen,wearing their apronsas F. C., marchnorth, facethcW. andgive sign of fidelity.) Make strictsearchin andabouttheseveralaPart-

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mentsof the Temple, and see if 0-M.H.A. can be found.(Craftsmenmarch forward on theN-side of the lodge, making inquiry,andare answeredby either a brotheror a craftsman.)

1stCm. Have you seenour G.M.H.AA Bro. Not since high twelve yesterday.2ndCm. Have you seenour G.M.H.A.A Bro- Not sincehigh twelve yesterday.3rdCm. Have you seenour G.M.H.A.A. Bro. l”Iot since high twelve yesterday.4th Cm- Have you seen our G.M.H.A.A. Bro. Not since high twelve yesterday.1stCm. (In the W.) Bro. Hiram, K. of T.Hiram, K. of T.—Craftsman.1stCm. Strict searchhas beenmade in and

about theseveralapartmentsof theTemple,andour G.M.H.A. cannotbefound: he has not been seen sincehigh twelve yesterday.(Craftsmenretire.)

Hiram, K. of T.—M.E.K.S.K. S. Bro. Hiram, K. of T.Hiram, K. of T.—Strict searchhasbeenmade

in andaboutthe severalapartmentsof theTemple,andG.M.H.A. cannotbe found; he hasnot beenseensincehigh twelve yesterday.

lstCm (Knocks three times on innerdoor.)Guard Bro. Hiram, K. of T., there is an

alarm.Hiram, K. oI T —M E.K.S.K. S. Bro. Hiram, K. of T.Hiram, K. of T.—Thereis an alarm.K. S. Attend to the alarm and ascertain

the cause.Guard (1 rap, opensdoor.) Who comeshere?

1st Cm. Twelve fellowcrafts seek audiencewith K.S. We have an importantcommunication.

Guard (Closes door) Bro. Hiram, K. of T.,twelve fellowcrafts seek audiencewith K-S., andsay they havean im-portant communication-

I-I tram, K. of T.—M.E.KS.K. S. Bro. Hiram, K. of T.Hiram, K. of T.—Twelve fellawcrafts seek

audience,and say they have an im-portant communication.

K. S Admit themHiram, K of T—(To guard) Admit them.

(The twelve craftsmen enter, si, oneach side of the lodge, march to theB., and form a semi-circlein front oFKS, kneeling on their right knees,and give due guardof F. C-)

1stCm. M.E.LS.K. S. Craftsman.1stCm We twelve, with threeothers,entered

into a conspiracyto extort from ourG.M.H.A., thesecretword of M.M. ortakehis life. Reflectingupon theen-ormity of the crime, we haverecant-ed, and appearbefore you, clothedin whiteglovesandaprons,tokensofinnocence,and humbly crave yourpardon. We fear, however, that theothershavebeenso baseas to carrytheir murderousdesign into execut-ion.

K. S. Rise, repair to your labor. Your pardon will dependupon your futureconduct-(Craftsmenmarchout, eachsix pass-ing over exactly the sameroute as

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they entered.)K. S. Bro. Hiram, K. of T.Hiram, K. of T.—M.E-K.S.K. S. Causethe severalrolls of workmen

to be called, andseewho, if any, aremissing.

Hiram, K. of T.—Bro. Sec.Sec Bro. Hiram, K. of T.Hiram, K. of T.—Call the several rolls a’

workmen, andsee who, if any, aremissing.

Sec. (Goes to ante-room) Craftsmen,assemblefor roll call. (Calls roll)Amos, Caleb Ezra, J-AJoshua Hezeldah,Nathan,J-OSamuel, Isaiah, Abolish J-MGideon, Haggal, DaniOl,Bro. Hiram, K. of T.

Hiram, K. of T.—Bro. Sec.Sec The several rolls of workmen have

been called, and there are missingJ-A~ J-O,andJ-M; brothersandmenof Tyre.

Hiram, K. of T. — M.EK.S.K. S. Bro. Hiram, K. of THiram, K. of T.—The several rolls of work-

men havebeencalled,andtherearemissing J-A, J-O, ahdJ.M; brothersandmen of Tyre.

K. S. Bro. Hiram, K. of T, twelve crafts-men appearedbefore me this morn-ing, clothed in white gloves andaprons,tokensof innocence,andcon-fessed that they, with threeothers,had enteredinto a conspiracyto ex-tort from G.M.H.A. the secretwordof M M. or takehis life. Reflectingonthe enormity of the crime, they had

recanted,andhumbly cravedmy par-don. They feared,however,that theothershadbeenso baseas to carrytheir murderousdesign into execut-ion. Selectfrom the different bandsof workmenthosetwelve.fellowcrafts,divide them into partiesof three,andsendthem E.,W., N,andS in searchof the absentees.

Hiram, K. of T.—Craftsmen,assemble.(The twelve craftsmenassemble,sixon each side and march into thelodge room, forming the same semi-circle W. of theAltar, facing the W.All give sign of fidelity.)You who appearedbefore KS. thismorning and confessed,divideintopartiesof three,andtravelE.,W., N.andS. in searchof the absentees,andreturn not without tidings-

1stParty Let us pursue a westerly course.(FaceW.)

2ndPartyLet us pursuea easterlycourse(FaceE.)

3rdPartyLet us go north. (FaceN.)4th Party And we S. (FaceS.)

(The partiesmarch in the directionmentionedwith the2nd, 3rd and4thparties takings seats in the lodgeroom.)

1st Cm. (Near theouter door.) Companions;here is a sea-faringman. Let us in-quire of him

2nd & 3rd Cm.—Agreed.1st Cm Sir, have you seen any strangers

passthis way?S-F-M. I did, threeyesterday.1st.Cm. Will you describethem.

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supposedthem to be men of Tyre;from a strong family resemblance,brothers,and from their being cloth-ed in white gloves andapronsmusthavebeenworkmenfrom theTempleThey were endeavoring to obtainpassageto Ethiopia,but K.S. havingissuedanedict forbiddinganypersonto leave the realm without his pass,and, not having it, they failed to ob-tam passage,and returnedinto thecountry.

1st Cm. Theseare tidings.2ndCm. This is important.3rdCm. Let us go up and report.1st & 2nd Cm—Agreed (March to the E. on

the N. side of the lodge.)IsV Cm. Tidings, M.E.K S.K. S. What tidings.1stCm. We who traveleda westerly course,

on arriving at thecity of Joppa,fellin with a sea-faringman, of whomwe inquiredif he hadseenanystran-gerspassthat way. He replied thathe had, three, the day before, whofrom their general appearancehesupposedto be men of Tyre; from astrong family resemblance,brothers,andfrom their beingclothedin whitegloves and aprons, must havebeenworkmen from the Temple. Theywere endeavoringto obtain passageto Ethiopia,but K. S. having issuedan edict forbidding any person toleavethe realm without his pass,and,not having it, they failed to obtainpassage,and returned n t o thecountry.

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K.S Those, no doubt,were the ruffians:bot this is not satisfactory. Travelasbefore,wit)- the positiveassurancethat if you dc not succeedin bring-ing the ruffians to justice you will bedeemedthe murderersof G.M.H.A.,andsuffer accordingly.

1stCm. Let us pursuea westerlycourse.2nd & 3rd Cm.—Agreed(All travel W.)1st Cm-—Companions,I am weary, andwill sit

downto restandrefreshmyself.2ndCm. (Continues walking) Come along.

We havean important duty to per-form.

1st Cm. Hail, companions. On attemptingtorise I accidentlycaughthold of thissprig of acacia,which so easilygaveway as to excite my suspicion. (2ndand 3rd Cm- return)

2ndCm. Theearthseemsto havebeenrecent’ly disturbed.

3rdCm. It presentstheappearanceof agrave(Voices of the threeruffians arenowheard.)

J. A. Oh, that my thrt hd bn cut aers,mytngu tin out nd bind in th sndsof th seaat 1w wtr mrk, whre th tde ebbs ndflws twc in twnty four hours,, ere Ihad been accessoryto the murder ofour G. M. H. A.

3rd Cm That’s the voice of J. A.J.O. Oh,thatmylftbrsthadbntrnopen

my hint nd big taken thenceto thevalley of Jehoshaphat,and left ~ preyto the vultures of the air, ere I hadbeenaccessoryto the murder of ourG.M. H. A.

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2nd Cm. That’s the voice of J. 0.1. M Oh, that my body hadbeensevered

in twain, my bwls tkn thence andbind to ashes,and the ashestherofscatteredto the four winds of heaven,that theremight remain neither track,trace,norremembrance,amongmen ormason,of so vile andpgrjuredawretchas I, who haveslain our C. M. H. A.

1st. Cm. That’s the voice of J M- Let usrush in, seize, bind and take thembefore IC- S.

2nd & 3rd Cm. Agreed(Ruffians are seized and taken upthe N. side of the Lodge to the E.)

1st Cm. Tidings, M.E.K.S.K.S. What tidings1st. Cm. We travelled as directed, and on

arriving at the brow of a hill I, be-ing weary, satdown to rest and re-fresh myself, On attemptingto riseI accidentlycaught hold of a sprigof acacia,which so easily gavewayas to excite my suspicion.I there-upon hailed my companions, andwhile conversing on the singularityof the occurancewe distinctly heard

voices issuing from the clefts of theadjacentrocks: the first of whichwerecognizedas that of J. A., exclaim-ing: Oh, flit my flirt hd bn cut wsmy tngu trn out nd bind In the mid oitheseaat 1w wtrmrlc~ wbredi tdeebbsandflows twice in twenty four hours,

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crc I hadbeenaccessoryto themur-der of our G.M.H.A.; the secondasthat of J. 0., eicclaiming: Oh, that

my Ift brat hd bn trn open,my brt ndIng ikn thence to the Valley of Je-hQshaphat,and left a prey to the vul-turesof the air, crc I hadbeenacces-sory to the murder ol our GM.H.A.;andthe third asthat of J. M., exclaim-ing: Oh, that my bdy hd bn severedin twn, my bwls tIm thencend bredto ashes,and the ashes thereolscattered to the four winds ofheaven,that theremight remain nei-ther track, trace, nor remembrance,amongmenor masons,of so vile andperjured a wretch as I who haveslain our G.M.H.A. We thereuponrushed in, seized,bound, and havethem before you.

K. S. J. A., you standchargedwith beingaccessoryto themurderof GM.H.AWhat say you to the charge,guiltyor not guilty.

J. A. Guilty.K. S. J. 0., you standchargedwith being

accessoryto themurderof GM H-A.What say you to the charge,guiltyor not guilty.

J. 0. Guilty.K. S. J M., you stand charged with the

murder of G.M.H.A. What say youto the charge,guilty or not guilty.

J M Guilty.K. S. Vile and impious wretches, reflect

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the amiable characterof him youhaveslain. Look up and receiveyoursentence,which is that you be takenwithout the walls of the city andseverally executed,agreeablyto theimprecationsfrom your own mouthsBegone (1 Rap)(Ruffiansare taken down the S sideof the Lodge, and out of the room.Craftsmenreturn to the Lodgeroom.march on theN side to the E.)

1st Cm. M.E.K.S.K. S. Craftsman.1stCm. The ruffians have been executed

agreeablyto your commands.K. S. ‘Tis well. Now go forth in searchof

thebody of G M.H A., andif foundmakediligent searchon andaboutitfor anythingwherebyit m a y beclearly identified.

1st. Cm. Let us repair to the brow of thehillwhereI sat down to restandrefreshmyself.

2nd & 3rd Cm. Agreed (Go W)1st Cm. This seemsto be the spot.2ndCm. Yes, here is the sprig of acacia.3rdCm. It presents t h e appearanceof a

grave.1stCm. Let us remove the earth. (Done)

Here is a body, but in so mangledandputrid a condition that it is im-possibleto pursuethe search.Let usstandaside until the effluvia passesoff (gives due guard of M.M., turnsheadto the left). Now let us resumethe search. (Done) Here is a jewel.

2ndCm. Let us removeit andgo up andre-port-

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1st & 3rdCm. Agreed.(Craftsmen removejewel, and takeit up the N side of the lodgeto theE.)

1st Cm. Tidings, M. E. K- S.K. S. What tidings.1st Cm. We went forth as directed, and on

arrivingat the brow of thehill iwhereI sat down to rest andrefresh my-self, discoveredthe appearanceof agrave; on removing t h e earth,abody, but in so mangledandputrida condiition thatwe foundour handsinvoluntarily in this position (givesdue guard of M.M.) to guard ournostuils from the effluvia arisingtherefrom. After the effluvia hadpassedoff we madediligent searchonand about the body, but found no-thing savethis jewel.

K. S. Presentthe jewel.1stCm. (Presentsjewel)K. S. (In a low voice) There can be no

doubt as to the death of G.M.H.A.,as this is the iewel which he wore.Bro. Hiram, K. of T.

Hiram, K. of T M.E.K.S.K. S. There can be no longer any doubt

as to the deathof G.M.H.A, or as~o the identity of the body, as thisis the~jewelwhich he wore. Alas, Ifear the Master’sword is lost, for youwill remember that it was agreedbetweenyourself, myselfandG.M.H.A., that the secretword of .M.M.should not be given unlesswe threewerepresentandagreed. Oneof ournumber is no more. I propose that

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you assemblethe craft and repairwith me to the grave, for the pur-pose of raising the body and bring-ing it up to the Temple for moredecent interment I also proposethat the first sign given on arrivingat the grave and the first wordsspoken after the body shall havebeenraised,shall be respectivelythegrandhailing s i g n of distressofMaster Masonand the words a sub-stitute for that which is lost, unlessthe wisdom of future generationsshall discover andbring to light thetrue word

Hiram, K. of T. Agreed. Bro. Marshall.Mars Bro Hiram, K. of T.Hiram, K. of T. Assemble the craft.Mars. Craftsmen,assembleon the N sideof

the lodge, two by two, facing the E.(The Craft assembles,S.D. a n dMarshall at the head, followed bycraftsmenin twos, Stewarts a n dChaplain,K S. with Hiram, K. of T.on his left in the rear. Processionpassesthree times forward. T h eMarshall at the E. divides it intosingle file while the “The FuneralDirge’~ is played.Onarriving at the gravetheMarshalltakes his place at the S of thebody, Hiram, K. of T. at its feet;K.S at the headof the grave, theChaplainat the Altar; brethrengivedue guard and remain in order.

K S (Gives sign of distress,once.) - - - - -

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K. S Endeavor to raise the body by thegrip of EA.

Hiram, K. of T. (Tries, but fails) Owingto the high state of putrefaction, thebody cannotbe so raised: the skinslips from the flesh

K. S. Endeavor to raise Lhe body by thegrip of F.C.

Hiram, K. of T For the reasonbefore as-signed,the body cannotbeso raised,the flesh cleaves from the bone

K. S. Bro. Hiram, K. of T., in our presentemergency,what shall we do.

Hiram, K. of T PrayK 5- (Removeshis hat) Brethren,let us

pray.

(ALL KNEEL ON LEFT KNEE)CHAPLAIN Thou, 0 God, Icuowestour downsitting and our uprising, and under-s~andest our thoughts afar off. Shieldand defendus from the evil intentionsof ourenemies,and supportus underthe trials andafflictions we are destined to endure,whiletravelingthru this valeof tears. Man that isborn of a woman is of few days, and full oftrouble Hecomethforthasaflower,and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow,and continuethnot. Seeinghis days a r edetermined,the numberof his monthsis withThee; Thou hast appointedhis boundsthathe cannotpass,turn from him that he mayrest till he shall have accomplishedhis day.For thereis hopeof a tree, if it be cutdown,that it will sproutagain,andthat the tenderbranchthereofwill not cease. But mandiethandwastethaway; yea, man giveth up the

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Ghost and where is he? As the waters failfrom the sea, a n d the flood decayethanddrieth up, so man lieth down, andrisethnot,till the Heavensbe no more. Yet, 0 Lord,have compassionon the children of Thy cre-ation; administer them comfort in time oftrouble, and save them with an everlastingsalvation Amen.All So moteit be-K. S. Brethemn, rise. (Done) Bro. Hiram,

K. of T., assistme to raise thebodyof G.M.H.A, by the stronggrip of M.M. or lion’s paw.(K. S. goes to the foot of thebody;Hiram, K. of T. steps to the N sideof the body. As K.S. takescandi-dateby the real grip of M.M, Hiram,K. of T. takes candidatesleft handin his left, andwith the right assistsMarshall to raise the body, placingcandidatesleft handon K.S. backK.S.

the word on the five points of

K S My brother, the words you just re-ceivedareHebrewwordsandsignify,W———, T———, B———, and alludesto a particular tie in your obligation,wherein you swore that you wouldnot give the substitute for theMaster’s word in any other mannerthan that in which you receivedit,which would be on thefive points offellowship andat low breath.

The five points of fellowship are;foot to foot, knee to knee, breasttobreast, hand to back, andmouth to

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ear, a n d teach us this importantlesson:

Foot to foot, that we should b eever ready to go on foot, and evenbarefoot,on a worthy MasterMasonserrand,should his necessitiesrequireit and we being no better-provided.

Kneeto knee, that we should everremember our brethren in our de-votions to Deity.

Breastto breast,that thesecretofa worthy Master Mason, when com-municatedto us as such, should beas sacredandinviolate in our breastas they were in his before com-munication.

Hand to back, that we should beeverreadyto stretchforth ahand tosupport a falling brother, and assisthim on all lawful occasions

Mouth to ear, that we should beever ready to whisper wise counselsin the ear of an erring brother, andwarn him of approachingdanger.

My brother, I will n o w instructyou as to the mannerof arriving atthe real grip of M M.; but as youare uninstructed.he who hashitherto answeredfor you will at this timegive me the passgrip of M.M. (S.D.gives passgrip.) Bro. S. DW M.Will you be off or from?

FromFrom what and to what?From the passgrip of M M to thereal grip of the same

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W.M. Pass (done) What Is that?S D The real grip of M M. or lion’s paw.W. M. Hasit a name?S. D. It has.‘iv

Al Will you give it to me?D Place yourself in proper position toreceive it and I will.

W M. Mark the difference, my brother.Heretoforeyour answershave been,~‘I did not so receive it, neither willI so impart it”: now it is: placeyourself in a pro r position to re-ceive it andI wiir What is thepro-per position.

S. D. On the five points of fellowship.W.M. What are the five points of fellow-

ship?S. D Foot to foot, kneeto knee,breastto

breast,hand to back, and mouth toear.

W. M. (Advanceson the five pointsas theyare mentionedby the S D, andgivesword to candidate.)

My brother,the grandhailing signof distressof Master Mason, is givenin this manner-(givesit) raising thehandstowards heaven,the a r m sforming a square,and lowering bytwo motions to the side, and al-lude to a particular- tie in your ob-ligation, whereinyou swore that youwould not give the grand hailingsign of distressof Master Mason, ex-ceptfor the benefitof the craft whileat work or the instruction of a bro-ther,unlessyou were in real distressShould it be in a place where thesign could not be seen,the words: . -

are to be sub-stituted,but the sign and wordsarenever to be given together.

Should you see that sign or hearthosewords, you will hastento therelief of the one so giving them, foryou may restassuredthat theycamefrom one who hastraveledthesameroad and received the samelight inMasonry that you have.

Bro. S. D, conduct thebrother tothe East,where he w i 1 1 receivefurther instruction

THIRD SECTIONHISTORICAL LECTURE

Sacredhistory informs us that it was de-termined in the councils of infinite wisdomthat aTempleshould be foundedat Jerusalem,which should be erectedto God, anddedicatedto Hi s Holy Name.

The high honor and distinguishedpri-vilege of performing this sacredservice wasdenied to David, King of Israel, because,asthe Scripturesinform us he had made greatwarsand shed blood abundently

We also learnfrom the samesacredsourcethatthe God of IsraelhadpromisedDavidthatout of his loins He would raise up seedtoserveHim This divine a n d memorablepromise was afterwardsfulfilled in the per-son of Solomon,and in his splendid andun-exampledcareerof prosperity.

After David had been gatheredto hisfathers,andthe last honorspaid to his mem-ory, Solomon wielded the scepter of Israel,peace reigned within her borders, and the

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children of Israel looked forward with pecu-liar satisfactionfor thedisplay of that wis-dom which wasdestinedto astonish a n damazethe world.

In the secondmonth of the fourth yearof his reign, Solomoncommencedthe erectionof this edifice, the curious workmanship ofwhich was calculated to excite the wonderandadmiration of all succeedingages.

It waslocatedon Mount Moriah, neartheplace whereAbraham wasaboutto offer uphis son Isaac,andwhereDavid met andap-peasedthe destroyingangel,which was visi-ble over the threshing-floor of Oman, theJebusite.

About this time, King Solomon receiveda congratulatoryletter from Hiram K. of T.offering him every assistancein his power,andmanifestingastrongdesireto participatein thehigh honorsthen clusteringaroundtheThroneof Israel.

Thus was thebuilding progressing,withthe assistanceof Hiram, [C. of T. andundertheimmediatesupervisionof ourancientoper-ative G.M.H.A., andwaswell-nigh completedwhen several of theCraft, in an attempt toextort from G.M.H.A., the secret word ofMasterMason,becamehis assassins.Thus fora short period was the building impededinits progress.

You, my brother, have this evening re-presentedour ancientoperativeGrandMasterHiram Abiff, whosecustom it wasevery dayat high twelve, while the craft were at re-freshment,to enter theTempleanddraw hisdesigns upon the Trestle-board,after whichhe repairedto the unfinishedSanctumSnac-

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torum, to offer up his prayersto the ever-living and trueGod.

After performing these pious devotions,on the day of his death,he attemptedto passout at the SouthGate,wherehe wasaccostedby JA., who thrice demandedthe secretwordof Master Mason, and on his third refusalstruck him with a twenty-four inch guageacrossthe throat; he then attemptedto passout at the West Gate, wherehe wasaccostedby J-O., who also, thrice demandedthe secretword of Master Mason, and on his third re-fusal struck him with the angleof a squareon the right breast; he then attemptedtopassout at the EastGate,wherehe wasac-costed by J-M., who also thrice demandedthe secretword of MasterMason,andon histhird refusalstruckhim with a setting maulon the forehead,which felled him lifeless athis feet.

The Ruffians then buried the body in therubbish, and agreedto meet at low twelvefor consultation. They accordingly met andcarried the body a Westerly course to the

/ brow of a hill, where they had a grave pre-pared,and buried it, planting a sprig ofacaciaat theheadof the grave to mark thespot, should future occasionrequire them tofind it, and then endeavoredto make theirescapefrom the realm.

It wasalso the customof Solomon,King ofIsrael, every morning to enter the Templefor the purposeof inspecting the work, andsee if it wasbeing completedin all its partsagreeablyto theplanswhich he hadreceivedfrom David, his father. On arriving at theTempleon this occasion,he found thecraft~-

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men in confusion. He repairedto the Hall ofAudience,wherehemet Hiram, King of Tyre.andwhen he inquired the cause,wasinform-ed that therewere no designson the Trestle-board, and that G.M.H.A. was missing. Hethen orderedstrict searchto be madein andabout the severalapartmentsof the Templeto see if he could be found. Strict searchwasaccordingly made,but without tidings;he had not beenseensince high twelve theday before.

About this time twelve Felloweraftaappeared before K. S., clothed in whitegloves andaprons,tokens of innocence,andconfessedthat they, with three others, badenteredinto a conspiracyto eictort from G.M.H.A. the secretword of Master Mason ortake his life. Reflecting on the enormity ofthe crime, they had recantedand humblycravedhis pardon.Theyfeared,however,thattheothershadbeenso baseas to carry theirmurderousdesignsinto execution.

He orderedthem to repair to their labor,at the sametime informing them that theirpardonwould dependupon their future con~duct.

He then ordered the several rolls of work-men to be called, to see who, if any, weremissing. The rolls were accordinglycalled,and three were missing, 3-A, J•O and J-M,brothersandmen of Tyre. He then request-ed Hiram, K. of T. to selectfrom the differentbands of workmen the twelve Felloweraltswho had appearedbefore him, divide theminto partiesof threeand send them E.. W..N., and S in searchof the absentees.

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Thosewho pursued a Westerly course, onarriving at the city of Joppa, fell in with aseafaringman, of whom they inquired if hehad seenany strangerspassthat way. Hereplied that he had; three the day before,who, I r o m their general appearance,hesupposedto be men of Tyre, from a strongfamily resemblance,brothers,and from theirbeing clothed in white gloves and apronsmust havebeen workmen from the Temple.They were endeavoringto obtain passagetoEthiopia; but King Solomon having issuedan edict forbidding any person leaving therealm without his pass,and not having it,they failed to obtain passage,and returnedinto the country.

With this information they returned toKing Solomon,who said that these,no doubt,were the ruffians, but that it wasnot satis-factory, and ordered them to again travel,with the positive assurancethat if they didnot succeedin bringing the ruffians to justicethey would be deemedthe murderersof G M.HA., andsuffer accordingly.

They traveledas directed, and on arrivingat the brow of a hill, one of the companions,being weary, sat down to rest and refreshhimself. On attemptingto rise, he accidentlycaught hold of a sprig of acacia, which soeasilygaveway as to excite his suspicion.Hethereuponhailed his companions,and whileconversing on the singularity of the occur-ence, they distinctly heard voices issuingfrom the clefts of the adjacentrocks, the firstof which they recognizedas thevoice of 3-A.

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exclaiming: Oh, that my thrt lid bn cut acis,my tngu tin out nd brcl in th sadof th sea,at1w wtr mrk. wbreth taeebbsand fiws twc intwenty-fourhour, ereI hadbeenaccessorytothemurderof our G.M.H.A.”; the secondas

that of J-O., exclaiming: “Oh, that my leftbrsthdbntrnopen,mybrtndlng tknthenceto the Valley of Jehoshaphat,andleft aprey to the vultures oE the air, ereI hadbeenaccesoryto the murderof ourG.M.H.A.”; andthe third as that of J-M; exclaiming: “Oh thatmy body hadbeenseveredin twn, my bwls tknthnce na bind to ashes,..1~a the ashesthereofscatteredto the four winds of heaven,thatthere might emain neither track, trace, norremembrance,among men or masons,of sovile and perjureda wretch as I, who haveslain our G.M.H.A.” They thereuponrushedin. seized,boundand took them before [C.S.,who, after dueconfessionfrom each,orderedthem to be taken without the walls of thecity, andseverallyexecuted,agreeablyto theimprecationsof their own mouths. The ruUfians were executedagreeably to his com-mand. From these exclamationshave arisenthe penalties of the obligations which youhave takenin Masonry.

K. S. then orderedthe fellowcrafts to goforth in searchof the body of GM.H.A., andif found, to makediligent searchon andaboutit for anything wherebyit might be clearlyidentified.

They went forth as directed, and on arriv.ing at thebrow of the hill where theweary

companionsatdown to restandrefreshhim•self, discovered the appearanceof a grave,and on removing the earth, a body~ but insuch a mangled and putrid condition thatthey found their handsinvoluntarily in thisposition (give due guard of M.M.) to guardtheir nostrils from theeffluvia arising there-from. After the effluvia hadpassedoff Theymadediligent searchon andaboutthebody,but found nothing savea jewel, which theyagreedto remove, andgo up andreport.

K. S., on beholding the jewel, said therecould no longerbe anydoubt as to thedeathof G.M.H.A. or asto theidentity of the body,as that was the jewel which he wore. Alas,he feared the Master’s Wora was lost, for itwasagreedbetweenhimself,Hiram, K. of T.and H.A. that the secret word of MasterMasonshou1~dnot be given unlessthe threewere presentand agreed.

One of their number was no more. Heproposedto Hiram, K. of T. to assemblethecraft and repair with him to the grave forthe purposeof raising the body andbringingit to the Temple for more decentinterment.

He also proposedthat the first sign givenon arriving at the grave, ana the first wordsspoken after the body should have beenraised, shouki be, respectively, the grandhailing sign of distressof MasterMasonsandthe words a substitutefor that which waslost, unlessthe wisdom of future generationsshould discover and bring to light the trueword. This sign is the grandhailing sign ofdistressof Master Masons,and the wordsal.

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luded to were thosegiven to you on the fivepoints of fellowship and at low breath.

Thus were the remainsof G.M H.A. raisedfrom their humble resting-place,conveyedtothe Temple,andthenceto theplaceof burial,which was as near the unfinished SanctumSanctorumas the Jewish laws allowed, andover his grave was erecteda monument ofthe finest marble, on which were delineateda brokencolumn and a weeping virgin; inher right hand a sprig of acacia,in her leftan urn, before her an open book, andTimebehind, unfolding and counting the ringletsof herhair. The brokencolumn denotesthatone of theprincipal supportsof Freemasonryhas fallen, the virgin weeping, the untimelydeath of G.M.H A.; the sprig of acacia, thatwhich lead to the timely recovery of his re-mains; the urn, that his ashesare safelyde-posited; the open book, that his memory ison perpetual record among Masons; Timedenotesthat although G.M. H.A. is no moreandthe secretword of MasterMasonis lost,yet time, patience and perseverance,whichaccomplishall things, may yet discover,andbi ing to light the true word.

There were two remarkabieeventsattend-ing the erection of this Temple. Sacredhis-tory informs us that therewasnot heardthesoundof an axe, hammeror any metaltoolin the building; and Josephusinforms usthat, althougha little more than sevenyearswere employedin its erection,it did not rainexcept in the night seasonand while thecraft was from labor to refreshment. Thiswe regardas a striking manifestationof thesuperintendingcareof Divine Providence

lt is said to havebeensupportedby four-teen hundred and fifty threecolumns, andtwo thousandsnine hundredandsix pilasters,all hewn from the finest marble.

There were employedin its erectionthreeGrand Masters, three thousandsthree hun-dred Masters, or Overseers of the work,eighty thousand Fellowcrafts, or hewers inthe mountains and quarries, and seventythousandEnteredApprentices,or bearersofburdens. All thesewereclassedandarrangedin suchmanner,by the wisdom of King Solo-mon. that neitherenvy, discord, nor confus-ion interruptedor disturbed the peaceandgood fellowship which prevailed among theworkmen.

SYMBOLISM

Thus haveI rehearsedto you the legendofthe deathof Hiram Abiff, a history veneratedas a reminiscenceof days long passedandregardedby Masonswith perculiar reverence,not so much for the history itself, as for thesolemnandsublimedoctrine it is intendedtoimpresson our minds - - the resurrectionofthe body and the immortality of the soul.

But in orderthat you may fully compre-hendand appreciatethe intimate connectionof the whole Masonic system,by therelativedependenceot its several parts, I proposebriefly to review the teachingsof the twoprevious degrees before entering upon th~

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of Master Mason.

Your admission among Freemasonsin astateof blindnessanddestitutionwasemble-matical of theentranceof all mankind uponthis, their mortal state of existence,when,weak and helpless, they are necessarilyde.pendentupon othersfor protectionand life.

As the noblest emotions of the heart arecalled forth by helplessinfancy, so is the de-gree of E. A. intendedto inculcatethestrik-ing lesson of natural, equality and mutualdependency. It taught us, in the activeprinciples of universal benevolence a n dcharity, to seek the solace of our own dla—tress by extendingcomfort and consolationto our fellow creatures in the hour of theiraffliction. It enabledyou to free the mindfrom the dominion of pride and prejudice.to look beyond the narrow limits of humaninstitutions,and to view in every a o n ofAdam a brother of thedust. Above all andbeyond all, it taughtyou to bend with hum-ility andresignationbefore the GreatArchi-tect of the Universe,to dedicateto Him yourheart thus purified from every maligantpassion, and prepareyour mind f 0 r thereceptionof truth and wisdom.

Proceedingonward,still guidedby the prin.ciples of brotherly love, relief and truth, youwere passedto the degreeof F. C., whereyouwere enabledto contemplatethe intellectualfaculties; to trace them from their originthrough the pathsof heaven - born science,even to the throne of God Himself. Thesecretsof Nature and the principles of moraltruth were thus unveiled before you You

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learned the just estimation of those wond.rous faculties wherewith God has endowedthe creaturesformed after His own image,andyou feel theduty He has imposeduponyou of cultivating those divine attributeswith unremitting care and attention, thatyou may therebybe enabledto glorify Himand render yourself a contribution to thehappinessof mankind.

To the man whose mind has thus beenmolded to virtue and science,Nature pre-sent~ one greatand useful lessonmore, theknowledgeof himself. Sheleadsyou by con-templationto the closing hoursof your exist~ence; andwhen, by meansof that contem-plation, shehas conductedyou through thevarious windings of this mortal life, shefinally instructs you how to die. She leadsyou to reflect upon your inevitable destiny,and prompts the inward man to say thatdeathhasno sting equalto the stain of false-hood, andthat thecertaintyof deathat anytime is betterthan the possibility of dishonor.

Of this greatprinciple Freemasonryaffordsa gloriotis example in theunshakenfidelityandnoble death of our G.M.H.A., whom youhavethis evening represented,andI trust itwill be a striking lessonto us all, should weeverbe placedin a similar state of trial.

And now, my brother, let us symbolizethedeath of our GM H.A., and apply his preparationfor and readinessin facingdeath,toourselves.

The legendinforms us that after he haddrawn his designsupon theTrestle-board,hewasbesetby threeruffians eachin tvrn more

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powerful anddeterminedthan the other,*hoovercamehim andfinally took his life.

Thus it is with man. Strong in youth andconfident in his strength, he startsforth toexecutethe designswhich he hasdrawn uponthe great trestle-boardof his life; but at thevery outsethe meetshis first enemy,his J.A.,in his own evil passions— in envy, hatelicentiousness and debauchery— defacingthebeautifulmirror of his soul by their bane-ful influences. But thesemay be overcome;and, still strongin faith and hope,he passesforward on life’s journey to meet his secondand still stronger enemy, his J0., fitly re~presented by sorrow and misfortune, bydiseaseor poverty, by the coldnessof falsefriendsor thehostility of open enemies.

Weary and faint from the conflict, stillstruggling for the right, upward looking witheyes of faith, though theseenemiesbe subdued,he meetsin the eveningof his days, histhird and terrible enemy, his J-M. To himthis enemyis Death—Death,from whom therecan be no escape— Death, beforewhom allmust yield, whetherthey be the yoang, thebeautiful, or thegifted — like J.M., a relent-less enemy, insisting upon having his victim.

To the carelessand thoughtlessthe lessonwould end here, but the upright and trueMasonmust pursueit further, andapply it tothe eternalsalvationof his soul, so beautifullytypfied by the evergreen sprig of acacia,which teaches us, that although our frailbodies must, sooneror later, moulderin thebosom of our Mother Earth, yet throughthe merits of the divine promisescontainedin the GreatLight in Masonry, we may con-

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‘4fiduntly hope that our souls will bloom inimmortal greatness.

Remember,then, that as the body of ourG.M.H A was boned in the rubbish of theTemple, so shall yours be buried in earthsfriendly bosom, ashe wasraised,so likewisemust you be raised — not, indeed, by thebrotherly grip of an earthly master,bet atthe lawful commandof Him who rules heavenand the earth,and in answerto whose sum-mons and word graveswill be opened, seasgive up their dead, and all the profaneandinitiated will standbeforeHis judgementseatin the Grand Orient of the Universeto ren-der unto Him their dreadaccount.

Let, then, my brother, truth and justice,religion andpiety, be your constantaim andend. Let the Temple,,which you have, inpart, this evening raised,be beautified, andadornedwith Charity’s choicest jewels, andso acceptableto the All SeeingEye, thatwhen,at the close of a virtuous life, you aresummonedhenceby the Omnific Word, youmay be admitted to that glorious and celest-ial Temple, that housenot made with hands,whose architect is the GM.O.T.U.. whosethrone is in the eternal heaven.

My brother, this brings us to the secondclass of emblems,which contain manyvalu.able and instructive lessons.

— TEE TE!~EE PILLARS —The Three Pillars were explainedin a pre.

cedingdegree,andthererepresentedWisdom.Strength,and Beauty. They are here morefully explained. They representour three

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ancientGrand Masters: Solomon King ofIsrael, Hiram King of Tyre, andHiram A.The pillar Wisdom, Solomon King of Israel,by whose wisdom the Temple was erectedwhich has so honoredand exaltedhis name;thepillar Strength,Hiram King of Tyre, whostrengthenedKing Solomonin his greatandimportant undertaking; and the pillarBeauty,HiramA., the widow’s son,of the tribeof Naphtali, by whose cunning workmanshipthe templewas so beautifiedandadorned.

E.A.’s. held their meetings on the groundfloor of K S. Temple, seven constituting alodge, oneMasterMasonandsix E.A~s; P.C’sheld their meetings in the M C. of K.S.Temple,five constitutinga lodge, two MasterMasonsandthreeF.C~s; and MasterMasonsheld their meetingsin the unfinishedSanctumSanctorumof K.S.Temple,threeconstitutinga lodge.

— THE THREE STEPS —The Three Stepsusually delineatedupon

the Master’s carpet, are emblematicalof thethreeprincipal stagesof human life, Youth.Manhood and Age

In Youth, as E.A~s, we should occupyourminds in theattainmentof usefulknowledgein manhood,as F. C’s., we should apply ourknowledgeto the dischargeof our duties toGod, our neighbor,andourselves; so that inAge, as Master Masons, we may enjoy thehappyreflectionconsequentupon a well-spentlife., and die in the hope of a glorious immortality.

— POT OF INCENSE —Thin Pot of Incenseis an emblemof apure

i heart,alwaysan acceptableoffering to Diety,and as this glows with heat, so should ourheartscontinually glow with gratitudeto ourCreatorfor the manifold blessingsand com~forts we enjoy.

— THE BEEHIVE —

The Beehive is an emblem of industryteachingthe practice of thatvirtue to all men.

A~t we cameinto the world rational and intelligent beings~ so should we ever be indust-rious, never content to be idle, while ourfellow creaturesare in want, if it is in ouipower to relieve them.

When we takeasurveyof nature,we viewman in his infancy, more helplessthan thebrute creation He lies languishing for daysmonths and years, totally incapable of pro-viding sustenancefor himself, of guardingagainstthe attack of the wild beastsof thefield, or shelteringhimself from the inclem-enciesof the weather. It might havepleasedthe great Creater of Heaven and earth tomake man independentof all other beings,hut as dependenceis one of the strongestbondsof society, men were made dependenton one anotherfor protection and security,whereby they enjoy better opportunitiestoform the ties of love and friendship. Thuswas man formec~. for social and active life,the noblestwork of God; andhe that will sodemeanhimself as not to endeavorto addtothe common stock of knowledgeand under-standing,may be deemeda uselessmemberof society, unworthy of our protection asMasons.

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— BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS —The Book of Constitutionsguardedby the

Tylers swordremindsus that we should everbe watchful and guardedin our thoughts,words, and actions,particularly when in pre-senceof enemiesof Masonry, ever rem~~r-ing those truly Masonic virtues, Silence andCircumspection.

— SWORD AND NAKED HEART —The Swordpointing to a NakedHeartillust-

ratesthat justice will sooneror laterovertakeus; and although our thoughts,words, andactionsmay be hiddenfrom the eyesof man,yet that

— ALL SEEING EYE —All SeeingEye whom the sun, moon and

stars obey, and under whose watchful careeven comets perform their stupendousre-volutions searchesthe innermost recessesofthe human heart, andwill reward us accord-ing to our merits-

— ANCHOR AND ARK —The AnchorandtheArk areemblemsof a

well-grounded hope, and a well.spent life.They are emblematical oF that Divine Ark,which bearsus over this tempestuoussea oftroubles, and the Anchor which shall safelymoor us in the peacefulharbor where thewicked ceasefrom troubling, and the wearyare at rest.

— FORTY SEVENTH - PROBLEM —The Porty-seventhProblem of E u c 1 i d

teachesMasons to be generallovers of theartsandsciences.

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— HOUR GLASS —

The Hour Glassis an emblemof humanlife. Behold, how swiftly thesand runs,andhow rapidly our lives are drawing to a close.We cannotwithout astonishmentbehold thelittle particles in the device; how they passaway almost imperceptibly,and yet, to oursurprise, in the short spaceof an hour theyare all exhausted.Thus wastesman! Today,he puts forth the tenderleavesof hope; to.morrow, blossoms,and bears his honors; thenext day comesa frost which nips the shoot;and when he thinks his greatness is stillaspiring, he falls, like autumn leaves, to enrich our motherearth.

— THE SCYTHE —

The Scythe is an emblem of time, whichcuts the brittle th~ead of life, and launchesus into eternity. Behold, what havoc thescytheof time makesamong the humanrace!II by chancewe should escapethe numerousills incident to childhood andyouth,andwithhealthand vigor attainthe yearsof manhood,yet, withal, we must soon be cut down bythe all-devouring scythe of time, and begatheredinto the land whereour fathershavegone beforeus.

— SETTING MAUL, SPADE, COFFIN —

SPRIG OF ACACIAI will now call y o u r attention to the

third andlast classof emblems which are assacredas any portion of the degreeyou havereceived, and I trust you will ever retainthem as such. (W.M. — 3 raps) They are

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the Setting Maul, Spade, Coffin, and theSprig of Acacia.

The Setting Maul is emblematicalof thatwith which G.M.H~A. wasslain; the Spade,ofthat which was used in opening his grave,reminding us that ere long a similar instru-ment may be used to open our graves; andthe Coffin of thatwhich inclosedhis remains.

These, my brother, are striking emblems,and to a reflecting mind afford subjectsforserious contemplation; but when we reflecton theSprig of Acaciafound bloomingat theheadof the grave, we areremindedthat wehavean immortal part within us which willsurvive the grave, and which will never,never, neverdie. (I rap, seatslodge.)

CHARGEBrother, your zeal for the institution of

Masonry, the progressyou havemade in themystery, and your conformity to our regulat.ions,havepointed you out asa properobjectof our favorandesteem.

You are now bound by duty, honor, andgratitudeto be faithful to your trust, to sup-port the dignity of your characteron everyoccasion,and to enforce, by preceptand ex-ample,obedienceto the tenetsof the Frater-nity.

In the characterof a Master Mason, youare authorizedto correct the errorsand ir-regularitiesof your uninformedbrethren,andto guard them againsta breachof fidelity.To preservethe reputationof the Fraternityunsulled must be your constantcare. Univer-sal benevolenceyou are alwaysto inculcate,and, by theregularity of your own behavior,

afford the best example for the conductofothers less informed. The Ancient Landmarksof theFraternity,entrustedto your care,youare carefully to preserve,and never sufferthem to be infringed, or countenancea de-viation from the establishedusages andcustomsof the Fraternity.

Your virtue, honor,andreputationarecon-cerned in supportingwith dignity the char-acteryou now bear.Let no motive, therefore,make you swerve from your duty, violate

) your vows, or betray your trust, but be trueandfaithful, andimitate theexampleof thatcelebratedartist whom you have this even-ing represented.Thus you will render your-self worthy of the honorwhich we havecon-ferred,andmerit the confidencewe reposeinyou.

— CHARGE —

Eachof ourthreedegreeshasitsparamountduty. The E.A., your duty toGod; the P.C., your duty to your neighbor;the Master Mason, your duty to yourself.There is no strainedreversalof order in this,nor doesMasonry differ with nature or ievel-ation in her sequenceof teaching. God comesfirst always, for in Him we live and moveand have our being. Our neighbor comessecondbecauseGod himself hasso orderedinthose ten greater commandmentswrittenwith His own finger of Divinity. We, our-selves, come last becausewithout duty toGod we should lack the strengthto perform,andwithout duty to our neighborwe shouldlack the Golden Rule, which shows us theduty we owe to ourselves.

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4Your manhooddoesnot dependupon yourposition, but upon your character. The es-tablishmentas well as the acknowledgmentof true manhoodis in your own hands. Toomany think that reputation ensuresit; donot wait for that. Seekthe true definition ofa man and then exemplify it. Do not havetwo characters,one for your fellows and an-other for privacy. Be a true man in yourown home as well as out in life. Scorn todebaseyourselfbecausethe door of publicityis locked. Let evenyour Own solitude keepcompanywith the gentlemanwithin it. Speakthe samelanguageto menthat you do to yourmother. Look upon women as you wouldhavemen look upon your sisters. Resenttheuncleanspeechas a challenge against yourclaim to good breeding. Demandrespectfultreatmentfrom your neighbor,but first com-mandyour own self-respect. Let nothing bemore intolerablein your sight than the lettingdown of yourself to a lower level. Bid mencome up to you, but refuse to descendasingle stepto them.

Do not measureyour importanceby yourtitles or your money, but by the texture ofyour characterand the cleanlinessof yourspeech. Make others know always that agentlemanstands before them. The teach-ing of this degree,then,is that it is your dutyto make the mostand the best of yourself.It is your duty as a man amongmen; as ason. or husband,or father; as a citizen ofthis great Republic; as a duly obligatedMaster Mason; as the most glorious climaxof all created things; for the true man isthe human image of the Mason’s God.

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LECTUREBro. S. D.W.M.Are you a Master Mason?I am.What induced you to become aMaster Mason?That I might obtain the Master’sword, travel in foreign countries,work andreceiveMaster’swages,andbe therebybetterenabledto supportmyself and family and contributetothe relief of distressedworthy MasterMasons, their widows and orphans.What makesyou a Master Mason?My obligation.Where were you made a MasterMason-Within the body of a just anddulyconstitutedlodgeof Master Masons,assembledin a placerepresentingtheunfinished Sanctum Sanctorum ofK. S. Temple, furnished with theHoly Bible, Squareand Compasses.together with a Charter or Dispen•sation from some Grand Body ofcompetent jurisdiction empoweringit to work.How may I know you to be aMason?By certain signs and tokens.What are signs?Right angles, horizontals and per—pendiculars.Advancea sign.(Givesdue guardof M•M.)Has that an allusion?

S. D.

W.M.S. D.W. M.S. D.

W.M.S D.

W. M.S. D.W.M.S. D.W.M.S. D.W. M.S. D.

W. M.S. D.W.M.S. D.W. M.S. D.

W. M.S. D.W.M.S. D.

W.M.S. D.W.M.SDW. M.

It has, to the position of my handswhile taking the obligation.Have you a further sign,I have. (Gives sign of M.M.)Hasthat an allusion,It has, to the penalty of the obliga-tion.What are tokens?Certain friendly or brotherly grips.whereby one Mason may know an-other in thedarkas in the light.Advanceand give me a token.(Gives passgrip)Whatis that?The passgrip of M M.Hasit a name?It has.

Will you give it to me?I did not so receiveit, neither willI so impart it.How will you disposeof it—Letter or syllable it.Syllable it andbegin.You begin.Begin you.(Begins—w o r d given in propermanner.)Will you be off or from?From.From what and to what?From the passgrip of MM. to thereal grip of the same.Pass.(Real grip of M.M. is given.)What is that?The real grip of MM., or lion’s paw.Has it a name?

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5. D. It has.W. M. Will you give it to me?S. D. Place yourself in proper position to

receive it and I will.W. M. What is that properposition?S. D. On the five points of fellowship-W.M. What are the five points of fellow-

ship?S. D. Foot to foot, kneeto knee,breastto

breast, handto back, andmouth toear. (word given)

W. M. Wherewere you preparedto be madea

S. D. In a room adjoining the bod of ajust and duly constituted loJge ofM.M’s.

W- M- How were you prepared?S. D. Divestedof all metallic substances.

neither nakednor clothed, barefootnor shod, both knees and breastsbare, hoodwinked, and a cabletowthree times aroundmy body, cloth-ed as FC.; in whichcondition I wasconductedto a door of the lodgeandcausedto give threedistinct knocks,whichwereansweredby threewithin

W- M. Why was a cabletow three timesaroundyour body.

S D To teach me that my duties andobligations became more and moreextensiveas I advancedin Masonry.

W- M. To whatdid thethreeknocksallude?S. D. To the third degreeof Masonry, on

which I wasthen entering.W. M. What was said to you from within?S D- Who comeshere?W. M. Your answer?S D A worthy brother.who hadbeenduly

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initiated E.A, passedto the degreeof P.C., and now wishes furtherlight in Masonry by being raised to

the sublime degree of MM.W. M. What were you then asked?S. D. If it wasan act of my own free will

and accord; if I was worthy andwell qualified, duly and truly pre-pared; if I had made suitablePro-ficiency in the precedingdegree;allof which beingansweredin theaffir-mative, I was askedby what furtherright or benefit I expectedto obtainthis important privilege.

W. M. Your answer?S. D. Benefit of the pass word.~V.M. Had you thepassword-S. D. I had not, my conductor had and

gaveit for me.W. M. Whatwere you then told?5. D. SinceI wasin possessionof all these

necessaryqualifications,I should waituntil the WM. could be informedofmy requestandhis answerreturned.

W. M. What washis answerwhenreturned?S. D. Let him enter this worshipful lodge

of MM’s, andbe receivedin dueandancient form.

W.M. How were you received?S. D. On the extreme points of the com-

passes, extending from my nakedn.ht to my naked left breast, whichwasto teach me that as within thebreastare containedthe most vitalpartsof man,so betweenthe extremepoints of the compassesare contain.ed the most valuable tenetsof Free-

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masonry,which are friendship,mor-ality andbrothet’y love.

W.M. How were you then disposedof?S. D. Conducted three times regularly

aroundthe lodge, andto theJ.W. inthe South, where th. same questionswere asked and answers returned asbefore.

W.M. How did the J.W. disposeof you?S. D. Directed me to he conducted to the

S.W. in the West, where the samequestions were asked and answersreturnedas before.

W. M. How did the S.W. disposeof you?S. D. Directed me to be conducted to the

W.M. in the East, where the samequestions were asked and answersreturned as before; who also de-mandedwhenceI cameandwhither

traveling.W.M. Your answer?S. D. From the West, traveling East.W. M. Why did you leave the West and

travel East?S. D. In searchof furtherlight in Masonry.WM. How did the W.M. disposeof you?S. D. Orderedme reconductedto the S.W.

in the West,who taught me how toapproachtheEastin dueandancientform.

W.M Whatwasthatdueandancientform?S D- Advancing on my left foot, bringing

the heel of my right to the heel ofmy left, thereby forming the anileof a square, body erect, facing the.East.

W.M.

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What did the W. M. then do withyou?Obligatedme as M. M.How?In due form.What was that due form?Kneeling on both nakedknees,bothhands resting upon the Holy Bible,SquareandCompasses,in which dueform I took the solemn obligationof M.M.Haveyou that obligation.I have.Repeatit.I, — —, of my own free will and ac—cord, in presenceof Almighty Godand this worshipful lodge of MasterMasons, erectedto Him and dedi-cated to the memory of the HolySaints John, do herebyand hereonsolemnly and sincerely promiseandswear, that I will keepandconceal,and never reveal, any of the secretsbelonging to the degreeof MasterMason, which I have received, amaboutto receive,or may hereafterbe

instructedin, to any person,unlessItshall be to a worthy brother MasterMason, or within the body of a justandduly constitutedlodgeof such,andnot unto him or them until by duetrial, strict examination, or lawful Mas-onic information, I shall have foundhim or them Justly entitled to receivethe same.

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Fuithermore,I do promiseandswearthatI will support the Constitution of the GrandLodgeof the Stateof ——, also all laws, rulesandedictsof the same,or of anyotherGrandLodge from whose jurisdiction I may here-after hail, togetherwith the by-1aws, rulesandregulationsof this or anyother Lodge ofwhich I may becomea member,so far as thesameshall come to my knowledge.

Furthermore,I do promiseand swearthatI will answerand obey all due signs and re-gular summonssentto me from a body of aJust and duly constituted Lodge of MasterMasons, or handedme by a worthy brotherof this degree. if within the length of mycable-tow.

Furthermore.I do promiseand swearthatI will help, aid and assist all poor and dis-tressed Master Masons, their widows andorphans,they applying to meas such, I find-ing them worthy, and can do so withoutmaterial injury to myself or family.

Furthermore,I do promiseandswearthatI will keep the secretsof a worthy MasterMason, when communicatedto me as such,as secureand inviolate in my breastas theywere in his beforecommunication.

Furthermore,I do promiseand swearthatI will not give the grand hailing sign ofdistressof Master Mason,exceptfor thebene-fit of thecraft while at work, or the instruct-ion of a brother, unless I am in real distress;andshould I see that sign given, or hear thewordsaccompanyingthe same,I will hastento the relief of the one so giving it.

Furthermore,I do promiseandswearthat

I will not give the substitutefot the Mut,r’~word in any other mannerthan that In whichI receivedit, which will be on the five pointiof fellowship andat low breath.

Furthermore.I do promiseand swearthatI will not wrong, cheatnor defrauda MasterMason Lodge, nor a brother of this degree,to the value of anything, knowingly, n o rsuffer it to be doneby anotherif in my powerto prevent.

Furthermore,I do promiseandswearthatI will not violate the chasfity of a MasterMason’s wife, widow, mother, sister ordaughter,norsuffer it to be doneby another:if in my power to prevent.

Furthermore,I do promiseandswear thatI will not be presentat the initiating, pass-ing or raising of an old man in dotage, ayoung man underage,an irreligious libertine,an atheist, a person of unsound mind, aeunuchor awoman,knowir.~ them to be such.

Furthermore,I do promiseandswearthatI will not be presentat the initiating, pass-ing or raising of a candidateclandestinely.nor hold Masonic intercoursewith a clandes-tine mason, nor with one who has been sus-pendedor expelled,knowing him to be such,until duly restored.

To all of which I solemnly and sincerelypromise and swear, without any hesitation,mental reservationor secretevasionof mindin me whatever,binding myself underno lessa penalty than that of having my bodyseveredin two, my bwls tim thncend bind toashes, and the ashes thereof scattered

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to the four winds of heaven, thatthere might remainneither track, trace norremembranceamong men or Masons of sovile and perjured a wretch as I should be,should I ever,knowingy or willfully, violatethis my solemn obligation of Master Mason.So help me God, and make me steadfasttokeepandperform the same.W. M After the obligation, what were you

asked?S. D. What I most desired.W. M. Your answer?S. D. Further light in Masonry.W. M. Did you receive it?S. D. I did, by orderof the W.M.W. M. On being brought to light, what did

you behold?S. D. The three great jights in Masonry,

as in the preceeding degree, withthis difference, both points of thecompasseswere above the square,which was to teachme that I hadreceived,andwasentitled to receive,

all the light that could he conferredon or communicated to me in aMaster Mason Lodge.

W. M What did you next behold?S. D. TheW.M. approachingfrom the East,

on the step, under the due guardand sign of Master Mason, who pre.sented his right hand in token ofcontinuance of friendship andbro-therly love, and invested me withthepassgrip andpassword; orderedme to rise, salute the J. & S.W’s,and uatisfy them that I was a duly

obligated Master Mason, in ponwa.ion of the step, dueguard,sign, paNgrip andpassword.

W. M. How were you then disposedof?S. D. Reconductedto theS.W. in theWest,

who taught me how to wear myapron as Master Mason.

W. M. How should a Master Mason wearhis apron?With the flap and cornerdown.S. D.

W. M.S. D.

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With what wereyou then presented?The working tools of Master Mason,which are all the tools of Masonry,especiallythe Trowel, an instrumentused by operativeMasonsto spreadthe cementwhich unites the severalparts of the building into one com~mon mass: but we, as FreeandAcceptedMasons,are taught to useit for the more noble and gloriouspurpose of spreadingthe cementofbrotherly love and affection, thatcementwhich unites us into onesacredbandor society of friendsandbrothers,amongwhom no contentionshould ever exist, save that noblecontention, or rather emulation, ofwho best can work and best agree.How were you then disposedof?Reconductedto the place whenceIcame, investedwith that of which Ihad beendivested,and in due timereturnedto theLodgefor further in-struction.

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