Q. S. D.) and the candidate. Worshipful Master that distinguished visitors are to be received, stand up, pick WebThe Junior Deacon then steps to the door and gives three raps, which are answered by three raps from without; the Junior Deacon then gives one, which is also answered by the Tyler with one; the door is then partly opened and the Junior Deacon delivers his message, and resumes his situation. On the angle of the square presented to my naked right breast, which was to teach me that the square of virtue should be the rule and guide of my conduct, in all my future transactions with mankind. He has two stewards that are his assistants. Wands return to the attention position until the knock is received, The seven Sabbatical years, seven years of famine, seven years of war, seven years in building the Temple, seven golden candlesticks, seven wonders of the world, seven planets; but, more especially, the seven liberal arts and sciences, which are grammar, rhetoric, logic, arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy. ', Master to Junior Deacon, 'The Senior Deacon's place in the lodge? A. I was conducted twice around the Lodge to the Junior Warden in the south, where the same questions were asked and like answers returned as at the door. By the grip and word of a Fellow Craft--Jachin. Webwelcome and needed. Q. What was the name of the one on the left hand? If so he will approach the East. prayed the men of Gilead to allow them to pass over, and were asked, in return--To pass over what? Because it is an emblem of morality, and one of the working-tools of my profession. --Amos vii. turn left and cross over in front of the Worshipful Master, to the South, along Both stand at the attention ', Master to the Senior Warden, 'The Master's place in the lodge? --Brother Gabe, is it of your own free-will and accord? Books Online] [E-Books] [Library Of Did you ever return to the sanctum sanctorum, or holy of holies, or King Solomon's Temple? chairs where the S.W. Leaving go to the North, along the North to the East, cross over in front of the 13, the two stars representing the conductor (i.e. If it was of my own free-will and accord, if I was worthy and well qualified, duly and truly prepared, had made suitable proficiency in the preceding degree, and was properly vouched for; all of which being answered in the affirmative, I was asked by what further right or benefit I expected to gain admission. There did, viz. allow him to examine. A long, winding staircase, or flight of winding stairs, consisting of three, five, and seven steps. When Stewards or Deacons are called up from their Chair by the Worshipful The Master having called the lodge to order, and the officers all seated, the Master says to the Junior Warden, 'Brother Junior, are they all Entered Apprentice Masons in the south? Is the Tiler of the lodge present? Even the Temple of Solomon, so spacious and magnificent, and constructed by so many celebrated artists, escaped not the unsparing ravages of barbarous force. I thank you. the sign of fidelity during the later part of the closing. The Master here shows the candidate these tools, which are generally made of rosewood .or ebony, and kept for these occasions on the Master's desk. When all have balloted, return to the Altar cast your The conductor having previously removed the cable-tow from. Very difficult. Leave 'At the right hand of the Worshipful Master. WM: The first great care of Masons when convened. CANDIDATE TAKING THE OATH OF A FELLOW CRAFT. And I said, A plumb-line. Amen. WM: your place in the lodge brother Tiler. Start to Focus on the Future: The Junior Warden should start to develop his the Candidate around the Lodge, he may be on the right side and would therefore The principal use of these globes, besides serving as maps, to distinguish the outward parts of the earth, and the situation of the fixed stars, is to illustrate and explain the phenomena arising from the annual revolution and the diurnal rotation of the earth around its own axis. So mote it be. 3 and 4, page 17.). ], Master to Senior Deacon, 'Your duty there, Brother Senior? Q. perambulation when Degree are being conducted. Closing in the third Degree, after the Senior Warden is invited to give the Stewards are to carry their wands and perform their duties while doing the floor position) when to use: - (SD) In the South. W. M.--Brother Gabe, you will detach your hand, and kiss the book on which your hand rests, which is the Holy Bible. 11.). WebWarden. - (SD) In the South. Closing in the third Degree, after the Senior Warden is invited to give the words to the Worshipful Master, the Junior Deacon picks up his Wand and with the Senior Warden on his Left walks up the North side of the Lodge to a point just in front of the Senior Deacon, who then follows in line with the Junior Deacon and the Senior Warden. By it we discover how the planets move in their different orbits, and demonstrate their various revolutions. tldubb, Ripcord22A Site Benefactor Mar 21, 2016 #2 67.). 'Duly to observe the Worshipful Master's will and pleasure; receive all moneys and money bills from the hands of the Secretary; keep a just and true account of the same; pay them out by order of the Worshipful Master and consent of the Brethren. By Operative Masonry, we allude to the proper application of the useful rules of architecture, whence a structure will derive figure, strength, and beauty; and whence will result a due proportion and a just correspondence in all its parts. Web2 /5. JD: To see that they are duly tyled. examination, then to the Senior Warden and finally to the Worshipful Master for about to open a Lodge of Entered Apprentices, and direct him to tyle accordingly. Upon Numerous worlds are around us, all formed by the same Divine Artist, and which roll through the vast expanse, and are all conducted by the same unerring law of nature. J. W.--By what further right, or benefit does he expect to gain admission? A. W. M.--I shall now direct your attention to the letter "G" (here the Master turns and points to a large gilded letter "G," which is generally placed on the wall back of the Master's seat and above his head; some Lodges suspend it in front of the Master, by a cord or wire), which is the initial of geometry, the fifth science, it being that on which this Degree was principally founded. S. D.--Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding degree? A. front of the Worshipful master to the South side and then along the South to his They were, viz. And how were these wages paid? A. 'To wait on the Worshipful Master and Wardens, act as their proxy in the active duties of the lodge, and take charge of the door. SW: I will ascertain through the proper officer and report. 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). By being divested of all metals, neither naked nor clothed, barefoot nor shod, hoodwinked, with a cable-tow twice about my right arm, in which condition I was conducted to the door of a Lodge by a brother. A. 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. Another prayer, as often used at opening as closing: Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity; it is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard, that went down to the skirts of his garment; as the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion, for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life forever more. 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. Treasurer 2. right, to the Altar, then turn outwards so the Junior Steward is on the North Warden takes hold of candidate by the right hand, and places his thumb on the first joint of candidate's hand (see Entered Apprentice grip, Fig. corner, cross in Illustrations of Masonry, by William Morgan, [1827], at sacred-texts.com. turn outwards, Junior Deacon, walking to the South side, turns right along the A. the Altar to either side and return to your chairs. JD: Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you that the. Web'To wait on the Worshipful Master and Wardens, act as their proxy in the active duties of the lodge, attend to the preparation and introduction of candidates, and welcome and clothe all visiting Brethren. OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE LODGE: "YORK RITE" - Senior Deacon upon instruction Stand at the attention position and do not stand at Q. (Master gives one rap, when all the brethren take their seats again.). These chapiters have on the top of each a globe, or ball; these globes are two artificial spherical bodies; on the convex surfaces of which are represented the countries, seas, and various parts of the earth, the face of the heavens, the planetary revolutions; and are said to be thus extensive, to denote the universality of Masonry, and that a Mason's charity ought to be equally extensive. Master and allows that examination. Chair, Senior Steward just goes to his chair. What did the Worshipful Master then do with you? Canadian rite. The closing (In the time of Morgan, it When walking around the Lodge, with or without candidates. 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. 7, 8. They were cast hollow the better to withstand inundation and conflagrations, and are said to have contained the archives of Masonry. (Some say without permission from the chair. 'To wait on the Worshipful Master and Wardens, act as their proxy in the active duties of the lodge, attend to the preparation and introduction of candidates, and welcome and clothe all visiting Brethren. J.W., allow the examination, then to the S. W. allow the examination and then to (See engraving.). W. M.--Brethren, you will stretch forth your hands, and assist me in bringing our brother to light. They did, viz. After the candidate is dressed, the conductor ties upon him a white apron, with the flap turned down, as worn by Fellow Crafts. Candidate kisses the book once (some Lodges say twice). "CANADIAN RITE:" Senior Deacon upon instruction from the Worshipful Master, The Deacon here ties a hoodwink, or hand-kerchief, over both eyes. tldubb, Ripcord22A Site Benefactor Mar 21, 2016 #2 Conductor--The sign of a Fellow Craft Mason. 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. Thus, when the Ephraimites. Q. the candidate's arm, he conducts him to the Junior Warden's station in the south, halts before that officer, and gives two raps on the floor with his rod, or stamps twice on the floor with his foot, which is responded to by the Junior Warden, in like manner, with his gavel. The Junior Warden is responsible for the affairs of the Masonic Lodge when the Lodge is at refreshment or at ease. (4 votes) Very easy. He is the second in command, like the vice president, and if the Master is unable to attend the meeting, he may open and conduct business. A. 12, p. Webthe ritual for the Senior Deacon and Junior Warden during the opening and closing of the Lodge on each Degree, and the ritual for the conduction of business during a Stated Meeting. Junior Deacon stands on the left. J. W. (turning to candidate.) Easy. The Junior Warden ensures that refreshments are in moderation and there is no excess. To the three jewels of a Fellow Craft--an attentive ear an instructive tongue, and a faithful breast. A. To signify, as a Fellow Craft, that I was under a double tie to the fraternity. JOHN,1 do hereby and hereon (Master presses candidate's hand with the gavel), most solemnly and sincerely promise and swear that I will always hail, and ever conceal, and never reveal any of the secret arts, parts, or points of the Fellow Craft Degree to any person whomsoever, except it be to a true and lawful brother of this degree, or in a regularly constituted Lodge of Fellow Crafts; nor unto him or them until, by strict trial, due examination, or lawful information, I shall find him, or them, as lawfully entitled to the same as I am myself. Further, that I will aid and assist all poor, distressed, worthy Fellow Crafts, knowing them to be such, as far as their necessities may require, and my ability permit, without any injury to myself. attention position. and not the external qualifications of a man, are what Masonry regards.