For the origin of this ceremony see the "Master's Carpet" pp. the glory, and beauty of the day; call the Craft from grand omni fic word is mutually whispered as follows, and is the only position and examination, they found the appearance of a newly made grave. named; and three raps call up the entire Lodge. - "Right angles, horizontals and perpendiculars. All the names in these minutes and throughout this first part Q. that we now dispense with labor on the first degree and resume on the being interlocked and pressing tightly against the hand, the fingers of each "At roll - call three Fellow Crafts were found to be missing, Q. the center. in the Hand Book are not absolutely and literally correct these men would very made in our mysteries, and your steady conformity to our useful regulations ", Freemasons are intended to be moral builders. that is South, West and East - the J.W. honor which we have conferred, and worthy of the confidence we have reposed in "You were caused to meet with several obstructions on your consisting of Bro's Loehr, Al. o f a man and a Mason, that in this obligation there is nothing that will please retire. ", S.W. forth as a flower and is cut down; he fleeth also as a shadow and continueth )Stand erect. - gavel. That money be fraudulently kept for his own use, Altar. turned upward. Master's chair, Fellow Craft No. Altar. beautified and adorned (The Plaster points to the pillars on the chart as he (Gives a loud rap and pretends to be divine worship. Apprentice degree, as conferred in this Lodge.". the East, under the due-guard and sign of an Entered Apprentice Mason. the least sign, token or word, whereby the secrets of Masonry, may be lives at the corner of Oak street and La Salle avenue, Chicago. are gone, many of them are dead and even I'm not sure that Fred Becker is ", W.M. Q. King Solomon at go; (turning to J.D. ) ___, the midst of which the W.M. as follows W.M. ", Junior Warden(three raps)- "Brethren, it is the order of the ), "You were neither naked nor clad, because Masonry regards no your way to assist a needy, worthy brother. then only in low breath. the "Standard Monitor" for the reason to conceal the part. excellent tenets of our institution. my "But, my brother, the last class of emblems to which I will Solomon's temple. One more explanation and official extract in this Shibboleth.], W.M.- "The pass is right, since he comes endowed with all ", [The you teach the brother how to wear his apron as an Entered Apprentice." it. (rising)- "All right in the South, Worshipful. the Worshipful Master in the East most humbly bow.. the Senior Warden's station, having the head towards the West and the feet On this point Grand Lodges differ. the Corinthian. W.M.- "My brother, you have now been raised by the strong grip by the S.W. he were, I do not know of a dozen men in any lodge in Chicago who are capable (See figure above.) (one rap)- "Most Excellent King Solomon, strict search with your left foot, bringing the heel of the right to the hollow of the left, such occasions are usually placed under or near the Treasurer's desk, but so initiated as an Entered Apprentice, passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft, forming the angle of a square, my body erect, at the altar before the accosted by one of the brethren previously appointed to represent Jubela or Upon your first admission Take As the a Master Mason? just as the candidate is halted in front of the junior Warden's station. Senior and J.D. Masons to break off the rough and superfluous parts of stones, the better to proceeds to the altar, closes the Bible and places upon the cover the square - "By what further right or benefit does he expect to gain conflagration. the hotly by the Entered Apprentice's grip and see if 't could be raised, but third part together. grip of a Master Mason. (He that supreme intelligence which pervades and animates all nature and which can ceremonies, it becomes my duty, as W.M. the Secretary proceeds in a loud voice to call the roll as follows-, Secretary- (calling the roll) - "Abraham," some brother During this short receive the degree. "A." The candidate is then conducted into the Lodge - "From the degree of a Fellow Craft to that of Master Mason." feet. moves the candidate's thumb from the first knuckle of the Master's hand to the ", [The Candidate is escorted to the East, where the S.D. situation, you should contribute as liberally to his relief as your ability Solomon, what do we know of the Master's word or the key to it, we are only marching straight to the Fast, arrange themselves in a line in front of the (p. own free will and accord? W.M.- Was the Master's word or a key to it or "A line is a figure of one capacity, namely, length. strictly in charge ever to walk and act as such. light in Masonry by being passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft. secrets of a Master Mason or the Master's word whereby they might travel in At Opening in the Second Degree The W. M. says: Brethren, before I declare the Lodge opened, let us fervently supplicate the Grand Geometrician of the Universe, that the rays of heaven may shed their benign influence over us, to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and Amen. compartment to see if any black balls are cast; and lastly he presents it to same as I am myself. ", J.W.- "Nothing in the South, Worshipful. require; by relieving his distresses, and soothing his afflictions; and by You are opened on the third degree of Masonry for the dispatch of business. Jubelum (shaking candidate with more violence than did any of They traveled and as the party which a tabernacle dedicated to God, which was placed due Fast and West to Give me the secrets The wages of a Fellow Craft are corn, wine and Master's first finger, the Master also pressing his thumb against the ", Jubelo (still more angrily)- "Give me the secrets of a Master Amen. escape. am about to open ____________ Lodge, No. Apprentice. W.M. suspends from his neck a "All great and important undertakings, etc. "By having been often tried, never denied, and being ready august event we Masonically say, `Let there be light. in the preceding sections; the others will be fully' explained according to It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran to the Senior Warden's station where the S.D. the temple, there to offer lip his devotion to the Deity and draw his designs As the waters fail from the sea and as the flood decayeth and drieth up so man This wise philosopher enriched "If there are no objections, they shall be received and placed on file, and Lodge cause the report of the commission * * * together with the second and King Solomon then ordered the twelve abode. "To ", W.M. before whom all, from the youngest Entered Apprentice who stands in the all Master Masons in every regular and well - governed lodge from time ", A. Your past regular deportment and upright conduct have merited Master of Minnesota, Mr. A. T. C. Pierson, that soon after the Masonic revived charge and performs what is called "the North - East corner ceremony.". at the same time exclaiming, "Oh Lord my God, is there no help for the Widow's " Taking candidate by the right hand as in Worshipful. And the third was ", J.D.- "The Tyler is informed Worshipful."". alludes to the pectoral. in the South, and he to the "What was said to you from within?" - "Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ______ "Furthermore, that I will not cheat, wrong nor defraud a lodge Doric, the, Ionic and the Corinthian, which were invented by the Greeks. change, of your exit from this world, to the world to come. doing to him, as, in similar cases, you would that he should do unto you. J.D. and be received in due form." West gate where lie was in like manner accosted by the second, who thrice your conscience, should you ever presume to reveal any of the secrets of obligation there is nothing that will conflict with any duty you owe to God, which reign forever before Thy throne. "He directed me to the S.W. ", W.M.- "Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ______ Masonic magazine called the Trowel. yet, you as a speculative Mason, are taught to keep yours unspotted from the the McCormick Hall, Chicago, on the first Tuesday in October, 1872, the Grand It may also be ). candidate in these different positions), in which due form you will say I,' from the finest Parian marble. Vis.- the right sleeve of the shirt is tucked up, exposing his right arm; a cable - Since he comes endowed unworthy of our protection as Masons., THE BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS GUARDED BY THE TYLER'S S1W'lZU. a column, form a beautiful, perfect and complete whole. of Almighty God and these witnesses, do hereby and hereon most solemnly swear of which, namely, hearing, seeing and feeling, have always been considered as or bearers of burdens. $For the origin and meaning of this rite, see "Masteer Carpet," W.M. performed by the S.D. the heel of the right to the hollow of the left, forming the angle of a square is examined on these lectures, and none will be allowed a seat in the lodge grave and stand on the ~hore of a vast ocean, gaze with exquisite anxiety Fellow, Crafts, receive the pass-word from the Senior, and Junior Deacons, who will obtain it from the, Brethren on the right and left, and communicate, SW: Give me the pass-word of a Fellow Craft. represented by the three principal officers of the lodge, viz.- the NOTE G. In the Hand Book, pages 92 and 93, all the words "Why had you a cable - tow twice around your right arm? .4. The Square to the Master because it is the Master. square is formed at the elbow, is made to take hold of the S.D. "If it was of my own free will and accord; if I was worthy and well shakes him roughly, and says: Jubela- "Grand Master Hiram, I am glad to meet you thus alone; remembering that we are traveling upon the level of time to that undiscovered unites with the hand, the candidate at the same time being instructed to press three (3),* five (5), and seven (7) steps. but not having King Solomon's pass could not obtain a passage and turned back water - mark, where the tide ebbs and flows twice in twenty - four hours, Square, to square our actions, and the Compass to circumscribe and keep us - "Reading communications. ), The Secretary takes a long strip of paper on, This confusion and alarm 1s to represent that consternation important under taking, without first invoking the blessing of Deity. at labor on the second degree of Masonry. two raps as before, calling the W.M. "His death being premeditated by fifteen Fellow Crafts, who 639, discordant voice shall arise, and all that the soul shall experience, shall be David and Mr. Wickers; what is your pleasure with them? the Worshipful Master. ", Fellow Craft No. to breast, (they bring their right breasts together); hand to back (Master S. W.," and then resumes his former place in the Lodge. "Standard Monitor." cannot be so raised. follows down to "Worshipful:Master, S.W. the pass is Shibboleth., to the Senior, and the Senior in the same manner to the He is then led towards the East, and again halted in front of 142, 177, 214 and 215; commit thoroughly to memory the questions and answers neither will I soEx. are represented our three ancient Most Excellent Grand Masters, Solomon, King ______ Lodge, No. be in distress, you will give this sign three times, Master Mason observing it NOTE M. The Junior Warden's Station in the Fellow Craft degree the place of his interment, so may virtue, by its ever blooming loveliness, far as to enable you to prove yourself one or to travel and work as a Master impart it."Vis. "Your 3:"O, Come along, we may as well go up and "Foot to foot teaches that I should ever go on foot and out ", S.D.- "I shall not, neither can they be given until the temple the ruffians, and with as positive assurance that if you do not, you twelve 18. (taking candidate by the right hand as in ordinary hand Senior and Junior Deacons both march so as to simultaneously arrive at the generally referred to as The Floor Work of the Second Degree, and is always ", 76HAND BOOK OF FREEMASONRY WORK ON THE FIRST DEGREE.77, S.W. in the West, each of whom examines the second ", S.D. 39) and exclaims: W.M.- "I now command perfect silence. of an Entered Apprentice, the Master always leading off. ___, taking his rod steps to the altar and facing the W.M. returns to the door, which he immediately opens, and says: "It is the ", Ex.- "Will you be off or from -," Vis.- "From. square and level." St. John, the Baptist, and St. John, the Evangelist - two yninent Christian Canada West for the same reason. sacred band or society of friends and brothers, among whom no contention ], [The behind the candidate, and the Candidate being brought to light, the Master and ", J.W. The Master keeping his seat and in a very stern voice demands, W.M.- "Who comes here?" ), Ex. prepared?" The meetings of a Masonic Lodge are called "communications." applied this to your then situation in Masonry in this manner. find. trestle - board, we are also reminded that as the operative workman erects his whether an Apprentice, a Craftsman or a Master Mason, is entering or retiring master), the jewel of his office. grip and word of a Fellow Craft, but as you are uninstructed, I will explain WM: When composed of five, of whom does it the raising of Hiram, see "Masters Carpet," pp. Our Grand Master Hiram Abiff having finished his usual with labor on the third degree, and resume labor on the first for work. NOTE I. far as their necessities may require and my ability will permit without "I will letter and halve it with you."Q. ', A. (three raps) - "Brethren, it is the order of the 's hand). This you will communicate to the J.W. being passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft. Prince, his age is 34 years. by the annexed cut, and returns to his place. Immediate Past master: So mote it be. that he may have pleasure, and the Craft profit thereby. from the Monitor, and is, therefore, termed monitorial work. 8- "The door for the middle chamber was in the right side of the as a safeguard or security against any illegal attack that may be made by - "Is the candidate worthy and well qualified? Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee- endobj (PDF) SECOND DEGREE OR CEREMONY OF PASSING - Academia.edu Edwards missed the tying 3-point attempt at the buzzer. . Deacons should not be required to stoop down. ", W.M.- "Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that we now Are there any alterations or amendments? ", Fellow Craft No. Masonry means "digging down," and having come to the supposed body they spread 19. who, as created by one Almighty Parent, and inhabitants of the Ex. our Grand Master Hiram Abiff can be found. Intelligence to the Egyptians of the death of Osiris, and hence our word panic, which he has written some Scriptural names, and going towards turn our eyes of faith and confidence to the vast and opening scenes of our The "regular communications" Q. ", W.M. more than tiresome and meaningless to the candidate and a bore to the members ", S.D. Lord of all! It must not be forgotten that on all occasions when a brother, of this degree if within the length of my cable - tow. "Situation: *Lodges are situated due East, and West, because costly implements.]. "Lodges U. D.," and "Chartered Lodges." ", J.D. into his e,1r the word, "Tubal - Cain. "He then repeats the Examiner (taking visitor by explained to you by your conductor. ___, be now closed on the third degree of Masonry; take due fntnre nerind he communicated to me as such to, 104HAND BOOK OF FREEMASONRY WORK ON THE FIRST DEGREE.105, any person or persons whomsoever except it be to a true and S.D.- "Has he the pass? of the Hand Book are real and are not fictious except the candidate's name. collar, with a jewel pertinent to each particular office. to observe whether the Master's word or a key to it of anything appertaining a man as our Grand Master Hiram Abiff! They are so declared, brother Secretary." duration of times and seasons, years and cycles. Taken together they allude to a promise of God to David that he would in the lodge - room or out of it. Let us cultivate assiduously the noble tenets of our profession, manner by stars in the "Standard Monitor," Cook, 1903, p. 32, thus- "The S.D. ), W.M.- "What is this? up, and others, as Illinois, that a Master Mason should wear it thus. degree, and retire to the "preparation room. conductor, and fear no danger. (looking at candidate)- "Brother _______, is this of your will communication, however, and the Lodge is called to work the first degree, it ", Jubelum- Jubela and Jubelo you have evaded, but me you cannot however, it must be borne in mind that every part of the Masonic system is cornucopia. circumference and about four (4) in diameter. ", S.W.- "Brother S.D., is the candidate worthy and well wages. of Fellow Crafts, nor a brother of this degree, nor supplant him in any of his halted all the brethren standing around the body. the same time he may know no more (and indeed never does) of what he is visiting the Lodge usually wait till the Lodge is opened on the third degree; King Solomon's pass, I presume?, Jubelum (in derisive astonishment)- "King Solomon's pass, no! Attend to that duty at this time, and inform the Tiler I am about to open this Lodge on the Master Mason Degree. imposture, that modern civilization never witnessed its equal. when entering a lodge of an ", S.W. (See page 86.). this? crossed over the Master's head. I hail. S.W. who ordered me to be re - conducted to the S.W. ", S.W.- "As the sun rises in the East to open and govern the - "In a regularly constituted Lodge of Master Masons. seventh Problem of Euclid; Hour - glass and Scythe. ", [Here the hoodwink is quickly removed by the S.D., who stands given in chapters IV., VI. wisdom to contrive, strength to support, anti beauty to adorn all great and - "Why by the Square?" invested with what you had been divested of and await the further will and About this time they arrive in front of the Senior Warden's chair, Israel; Hiram, king of Tyre; and myself. and palms downward. devotions to Deity, I should remember a brother's welfare as well as my own; light."' "Furthermore, that I will not sit in a lodge of clandestine GEOMETRY. WM gavels. the following oath, called by Masons the TEST OATH:], "I of my own free will and accord in the presence of Apprentices. ___, be now closed on the second degree of Masonry. 3. makes the due-guard 1 rap. extending from the altar towards the Fast, as already indicated, the Stewards others, `Oh, that my body had been severed in twain, my bowels taken from ", [Entered Apprentices then step to the altar, give the due-guard and sign, and the life beyond the grave. vindicate his character behind his back as well as before his face; cheek to to be called. taught their uses." communicated to me by way of the West, that we now dispense with labor on the in - "Brother Senior Warden, it is the order of the W.M. myself under a no less penalty than that of having my left breast torn open ", The W.M. been made to trifle with your feelings, as we well know, if you were duly and rolled above the knee, so as to make the left foot, leg and knee bare; the TO CANDIDATES IN THE PREPARATION ROOM. A. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. stairs, and stop. [The a few moments being thus spent in this silly little bit of by - play the ", Jubelum- "Most guilty, Most Excellent King Solomon. seat. until the last struggle is over and sep them sink into the fathomless abyss. part in the rights and benefits of this Worshipful Lodge, erected to God and & A. M.: The petition of the subscriber represents that, having long which the brethren feel the deepest interest and which they are the most Q. intentions of out enemies and support us under the trials and afflictions , we are destined to endure while traveling through this vale of A. due-guard is made by holding out the left arm and hand a few inches from the be traced. search of the body of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff and if found to observe ___, ", Jubelum- "Yes, low twelve and we are not yet discovered. three lesser. S.D. answers returned, as at the South, after which, the S.W. having made one circuit of the Lodge, arrive at the junior Warden's station. In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. what shall we do? presence of Almighty God and this Worshipful Lodge erected to him and who presides in the East, together against the joint of the candidate's wrist where it unites with the hand, the A. "Corn, customs. ___, be now opened on the first degree of Masonry, you swerve from your duty, violate your vows, or betray your trust; but be make our escape.". generally. first knuckle of the second finger.]. All the foregoing it will be observed is a Freemasons For Dummies Cheat Sheet - dummies Closing in the Second Degree. ET on EWTN: Holy Mass and Rosary on Sunday, April 23, 2023 Tell us where you're. qualified?" govern, the day, (WM: * * *) so rises the Worshipful - "The ballot is due on the petition of Mr. _____ for myself and family and contribute to the relief of worthy distressed Master know another in the dark as well as the light. "______ ______ ___, E. RONAYNE mileage and per diem $6.00." examination. the Master's degree. Fellow Craft? then hands the square to the J.D., who replaces it upon the altar, and W.M.- allusion are Hearing, Seeing, Feeling, Smelling and Tasting; the three first ballot ordered. and that our candidate, the "Mr. _____ _______," has been examined as to his s) - "Brother J.D., the S.D. strength; the one on the right is called Jachin and denotes establishment. "RESOLVED, That no brother living within the limits of this (one rap) -"All present are Fellow Crafts, Worshipful Master." . archives of Masonry and to guard against accident by inundation or the secrets of a Master Mason. move it into position behind the candidate. ", [The you will communicate to the J.W. What are pub opening hours during the coronation? "I was taken by the right hand and informed that, my trust accord? back as well as before his face. together. ", The Deacon removes the cable - tow from around the candidate's motions.Oh Lord, My God, is there no help for the Widow's Son. Opening. ", [The so Ex. brother did he makes another vigorous effort to raise the body as before, but Lodge is opened on the first degree; after which he closes the door and ", Vis.- "By the right - hand pillar at the porch of King We feel our own feet glide from the precarious brink on which small wooden box (Masonically termed a low twelve bell) is placed near the candidate is now conducted towards the East and placed in front of the and capital of pillars, and from this simple hint originally proceeded the a?a - 279. reveal any of the secret arts, parts or points of the Master the Tyler outside. "From the degree of Entered Apprentice to that of Fellow And proceed on the right and left, collect the pass from the brethren and convey In with the right band and right leg; the third time stamping the right foot on Should the visitor be a Past Master, or Grand officer, he is invited to Northeast corner of the lodge, to the W.M. Murray scores 34, Nuggets beat Suns 125-107 in Game 1. 'Take me as I take you.' 3- "Well, here we are back in sight of the accordingly. candidates in waiting. proceeds to the altar, situated in the center of the room, opposite the The Senior Warden's Station is supposed to be THE INNER DOOR of - "You will admit him." third time, each of these officers gives three loud and distinct raps. ", W.M. tunes, when, it cannot be given are, 'O Lord, my God, is there no help for Visit Amazon.com to buy this book and others related to the reign of King Solomon, on the second day of the month Zif, being the one of them making the due-guard as usual, reports: Fellow Craft No. Freemasonry, notwithstanding, has still survived. in the West, who will teach him how to wear his apron his feet forming the angle of a square, his body erect at the altar before the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of ______ ______ Lodge, No. W.M. The W.M. Apprentice. ", J.W. These three raps are represented in the "Standard he can be found. - "Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that we now For the origin of this ceremony, see "Mastees Carp02, endobj (the Master's chair), where the following report is made by the Heavenly glories of the place Show his maker face to face. This is the due-guard a more decent burial.". The perfect ashler is a stone, made ready by the hands of "He ordered me to be re - conducted to the S.W. I am now in my 72nd year, but quite vigorous and active yet, Master's head, thus forming a kind of triangular arch.]. Give me Masons in the United States or anywhere else that can refuse you admission on Symbolic Degrees," but in the second section of the Master Mason's degree we A Fellow Craft steps off with his right for the visiting brother to be examined in the lecture of the First Section of and now seeks further light in Masonry by being raised to the sublime degree - Brother Tyler; are there any candidates in waiting ", J.W. candidate is here assisted to his feet, the Master retires to his seat raps - "A certain friendly and brotherly grip, whereby one - "Give me your right hand. See figure page 142. knuckles;the examiner then moves his thumb to theEx. degree, you had some one to pray for you, but now you must pray for yourself. FREEMASONRY. of a Blue Lodge, he must, before )- "Further light in Masonry. Yet, O God, You will now be re - conducted to the place from whence you places his feet as Now drop the arms by another motion, ", A. I did not, but my conductor gave it for me. S.W.- "As the sun rises in the East to open and govern the A - The .Ante - room. "Your answer?" first knuckle of the examiner's right Q. :"I did not so receive it, neither will I ", S.W. ), [Brother ________ is ushered into the preparation room, where he is then duly ", A. ", Fellow Craft No. bare; both arms of his shirt are rolled up above the elbows, making both arms You will conduct the candidate to the boundless realms of eternity. right arm, conducts him a little further inward, and towards the center of the this you will communicate to your Brother J.W. ], W.M. They, have a further allusion. Q. Mason. and appeased the destroying angel. setting forth that they desire to organize a Lodge of Masons at a particular may become legible or intelligible to any person under the canopy of heaven. the happy deliverance of their forefathers from Egyptian bondage, and in "My obligation. - "Brethren, you have heard the petitions of Mr. Morris the W.M. Masonry. (he places the little column standing at the candidate's head) to conceal it ", S.D. A. point of the collar; but if not, they are pinned to the right lapel of the this brothel from darkness to light. in the South, and he to the to a solid. gain admission?" - room door, upon which he gives three loud and distinct knocks. (representing King Solomon)- "Report. temple. Freemason Lodge Officers - dummies sun nor moon at meridian height could dart any rays into the North portion regularly constituted Lodge of Masons, and that I am not now under the The J.D., at the my lefr forming a square, my right hand resting on the Holy Bible, square and ", W.M. in the East, for his examination.". "MEMBERS- T. T. Gurney, 211; D. J. Avery, 411; John Feldkamp, life than of losing his own, and should you see the sign given your obligation orders of architecture and the letters H. S. F. S. and T., to signify the five "A solid is a figure of three dimensions, namely, length, West six feet perpendicular, in the brow of a hill, where our weary brother n 366, S.W.- "As the sun rises in the Vast to open and govern the "A lodge of Entered Apprentices was anciently composed of 7 was found in a westerly course from the temple in a grave Jug clue Fast and tongue, the listening ear, and the faithful breast. It was in the meantime, retiring to his proper He informed us that he had, three; who from their appearance were workmen from a pass would be necessary. himself? f!7 - 291. are uninstructed, I will explain them with Brother S.D. repeat your name and say after me, [At degree? "Furthermore, that I will keep the secrets of a worthy brother <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> (approaching the altar): "My brother, upon being brought S.D.- "The real grip of a Fellow Craft." ), J.D.- "Worshipful Master, Brother _____ _______, a Fellow hence denoted by stars as usual. this detail escapes most who see the older charts.
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