(See Fig. (For duegard and sign see Figs. direct to the Altar. light, then back to the Altar and stand just behind the I.P.M. Senior Deacon advances, and whispers in the Junior Warden's ear, "Shibboleth.". the Altar to either side and return to your chairs. The candidate, prompted by his conductor, answers--More light in Masonry. With the flap turned down, and the corner turned up. 7, 8. WM: Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am. W. M.--In your present condition, what do you most desire? After reading this, the Master says: W. M.--Brother Senior Deacon, it is my orders that you reconduct this candidate to the place from whence he came (ante-room), and invest him of what he has been divested of, preparatory to making an ascent through a porch, by a flight of winding stairs, consisting of three, five, and seven steps, to a place representing the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple, there to receive instructions relative to the wages and jewels of a Fellow Craft. A Primer for Masonic Lodge Wardens - Bland Lodge We will suppose the Lodge to be opened on the Fellow Craft Degree, and Mr. Gabe, who has previously taken the degree of Entered Apprentice, and been elected to that of Fellow Craft, is in the ante-room in waiting. In some they declare the lodge opened as follows, before they give the signs:], Most holy and glorious God! ', Master to Treasurer, 'Your duty there, Brother Treasurer? All Articles] [Masonic (CANADIAN RITE) moves around the Lodge in clockwise fashion, passing between the W. M.--Then, if you have no objections, you will say, I, and repeat your name after me (here the Master gives two raps with his gavel (), which is the signal for all the brethren to assemble around the altar). A. When provincial dignitaries are in attendance, take directions from Provincial DC or Provincial ADC; A member of Lodge Committee and be required to attend committee How should a Fellow Craft wear his apron? SW: allow him to examine. Some Lodges, especially those in the large cities, employ real steps, but in most country Lodges the painted boards are used. W. M.--Brother Gabe, this letter has a higher signification; it alludes to the sacred name of Deity (here he gives three raps with his gavel (), when all in the Lodge rise to their feet), to whom we should all, from the youngest Entered Apprentice, who stands in the northeast corner, to the Worshipful Master, who presides in the east, with all sincerity humbly bow (here all bow their heads), with reverence most humbly bow. ballot, and when instructed to present the ballot to the Wardens, proceed to the (Master gives one rap, when all the brethren take their seats again.). Your past behavior and regular deportment have merited the honor which we have now conferred; and in your new character it is expected that you will conform to the principles of the Order, by steadily persevering in the practice of every commendable virtue. Junior Warden After you have returned to your chair and you are waiting for instructions to be The conductor then leads the candidate to the centre of the Lodge, before the altar, and makes the duegard and sign of a Fellow Craft, which is responded to by the Master. stop in front of the Senior Warden still facing North and allow him to examine the South side to the Junior Wardens Pedestals turn off the third lesser light You will arise, and salute the Junior and Senior Wardens as a Fellow Craft. ], Master to Senior Deacon, 'Your duty there, Brother Senior? Difficult. ', Ans. Here the candidate is requested to pass his thumb from the first joint to the space between the first and second joints, which is the pass grip of a Fellow Craft. side to the West and approach Altar from in front of the Senior Warden. The corn of nourishment, the wine of refreshment, and the oil of joy. side to the Junior Warden. [ i.e., furnish them with an apron.] J. W.--By what further right, or benefit does he expect to gain admission? ', Master to Senior Warden, 'Your duty there, Brother Senior? WM: The first great care of Masons when convened. Worshipful Master and the Altar and the Senior Warden and the Altar. goes direct to his chair. Because it is an emblem of morality, and one of the working-tools of my profession. Brother, the first thing that particularly attracts our attention are (here the conductor steps forward) two large brazen pillars (pointing at them with his rod), one on the right and one on the left hand. A. Net-work, from its connection, denotes union; lily-work, from its whiteness and purity, denotes peace; and pomegranates, from the exuberance of their seed, denote plenty. After the W.M. Brother A. WebOPENING THE LODGE WM: Officers, take your respective stations and places; Brethren, be clothed. tldubb, Ripcord22A Site Benefactor Mar 21, 2016 #2 inside, walks along the South side, then North along the West side to the Senior JD: Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you that the. B., who has been regularly initiated Entered Apprentice, and now wishes to receive more light in Masonry, by being passed to the degree of Fellow Craft. A survey of nature, and the observation of her beautiful proportions, first determined man to imitate the Divine plan, and study symmetry and order. serve thee aright, and that all our actions may tend to thy glory and our advancement in knowledge and virtue. A. They were; with wreaths of net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates. After being taught to wear your apron as a Fellow Craft, how were you then disposed of? S. D.--He has it not, but I have it for him. A. On being brought to light, what did you first discover, more than you had heretofore discovered? A. Conductor--Brother Gabe, an obligated Fellow Craft. ', Master to the Junior Warden, 'The Senior Warden's place in the lodge? Q. about to open a Lodge of Entered Apprentices, and direct him to tyle accordingly. WebJD: Worshipful Master. ', Ans. When all have balloted, return to the Altar cast your and to his The ways to FIG. Junior Warden I, Peter Gabe, of my own free-will and accord, in the presence of Almighty God, and this worshipful Lodge, erected to Him, and. First Ritual as Junior Warden Conductor.--Ja. The Senior Warden then permits them to pass on to the Worshipful Master in the east for his examination. (At the same time he makes the sign of a Fellow Craft, see Fig. Have got my lines down and am very much looking forward to it. First Ritual as Junior Warden Warrior1256 Mar 21, 2016 Warrior1256 Site Benefactor Mar 21, 2016 #1 Tonight we will be inducting a candidate into the lodge as an Entered Apprentice, my first ritual as JW. And how were these wages paid? What was the name of the one on the right hand? Deacons-Stewards are to perambulate the Lodge rooms in both rites. (In the time of Morgan, it This is essential, for in their absence, tradition holds that the officers move up in line to fill in during an absence. Then along the North side to the N.E. WebNow you will slip your right arm out of your shirtsleeve, and put it through the bosom of your shirt, that your right arm and breast may he naked. A. You, of course, can have no serious objection? [What is New] Q. If so he will approach the East. Opening WM This L odge is open, in the Name of God and holy St. John, forbidding all cursing and swearing, whispering, and all prophane Discourse whatsoever, under no less Penalty than what the Majority shall think proper; not less than One Penny a Time, not more than Six -pence. W. M.--I now present you with the working tools of a Fellow Craft Mason, which are the plumb, square, and level. W. M.--Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding Degree? A. Present the ballot box to the Worshipful Master, then to the Senior Warden, . W. M.--By what further right or benefit does he expect to gain admission? door and make the announcement. A. I will call one position "ATTENTION" and the other "MARCH" "ATTENTION:" - your chair. A passage in Scripture, wherein God has declared in his word, "In strength shall this house be established.". This is the end of the Fellow Craft Degree, or Second Degree in Masonry. APPROACHING THE ALTAR: (YORK RITE) If from sides usually directly along either Q. and allow him to examine the ballot box. The Junior Deacon then steps to the door and gives three raps, which are answered by three raps from without; the Junior Deacon then gives one, which is also answered by the Tyler with one; the door is then partly opened and the Junior Deacon delivers his message, and resumes his situation, and says, 'The door is tyled, Worshipful.'