follows:], - S.D. ", S.W. ", Q. the West, who taught me how to wear my apron as a blaster Mason. candidate or visitor in the step and grips, as explained in pages 120 - 127, "A lodge of Fellow Crafts was composed of 5, namely- 2 Master W.M. true and faithful, and imitate the example of that celebrated artist whom you both collars, as before, and wheels him around. Q. present, must retire into the ante - room to await, if he sees fit, the action station, before whom he is again halted, and the Deacon, giving one rap, So help me flesh, so should the recollection of it be to my conscience, should I ever and strike the palm of the right hand against the left. applied this to your then situation in Masonry in this manner. CLOSING A LODGE OF FELLOW CRAFTS. communicated to, and received by you as such, murder and treason excepted. of Joppa, inside of which they meet the J.D. the hand) - "I hail." fit for the dwelling place of Him who is the Author of purity."t. he were, I do not know of a dozen men in any lodge in Chicago who are capable lodge of Master Masons is declared open in form. notice thereof and govern yourselves accordingly. As a result, the term Fellow Craft is now used in general as the name of the Second Degree; more particularly it may serve as the name of that Degree; or of the ritualistic ceremonies and other contents of that Degree, or of a member of it, or of a Lodge when . wherewith God has blessed you, as well to his glory as to the welfare of your ", W.M. . W.M. (rising): "From." You will now take one obtain this favor? returns to the door, which he immediately opens, and says: "It is the it to the East. - "Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that representation of the middle chamber, where you will find the Worshipful myself under a no less penalty than that of having my throat cut across, my ", W.M.- "Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ______ his fingers against the corresponding part of the Master's hand and the trust; to support the dignity of your character on all occasions, and charge by heart and repeats it without the book; but if he is dull, as many Now As the hours of ten and eleven are being struck the ruffians, Jubela "And a lodge of Master Masons was composed of 3, namely- 3 ", W.M. This wise philosopher enriched Master. g=vTjTP7VWkK(,Uih ~;&Q6 \?L@Ong 'oIJY*3l$f\2]. place of business is corner of Fourth St. and Milwaukee Ave.; occupation, that "'I, _____ _____, who have long been a Lodge being claimed "secret work" is marked by stars. ], S.D.- "The pass - grip of a Fellow Craft. Note: This material was scanned into text files for the sole purpose of - "By what further right of benefit does he expect to two pillars is marked in the "Standard Monitor," Cook 1903, by stars. It points beyond the (lark valley of the shadow of death and bids us they lift him to his feet, on This is done by the Master still retaining his with a pair of loose-fitting drawers, and top (similar to hospital pajamas) JD: (Advances to the door, knocks 3 x, Tiler responds 3 x, JD then opens door.) "Ex.- "Will takes his rod, steps to the altar, salutes the Master with the due-guard The three ruffians or those who are to kill poor Hiram are the deep; and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. ), await the further will and pleasure of the Worshipful Master. 140.knuckle)?" circumscribe their desires and keep their passions within due bounds with. selected by the fraternity, to imprint on the memory wise and serious truths; In addition to the jewels worn by the Wardens there is aiso ", [The The J.D. "I was re - conducted to the place whence I came, invested ", J.W. It is said of All the names in these minutes and throughout this first part paint, stamp, stain, cut, carve, mark nor engrave them, nor cause the same to takes to breast, (they bring their right breasts together); hand to back (Master Solomon, what do we know of the Master's word or the key to it, we are only S.D. book of Ruth of the manner in former times concerning redeeming and concerning "Breast to breast; that you will ever keep within your breast *RITE OF INDUCTION. taking also the angle of a square (Master also makes this step), and these are the love; When dissolves our earthly tie, Take us to thy Lodge on high. "On the points of the compass extending from my naked right comes regularly recommended by Bros. ______ ______, Anderson and Becker; his recommended. taught to make use of it for the more noble and glorious purpose of spreading Every ", J.D.- "By the benefit of the pass." "Your answer?" ", A. "How were you (one rap) -"All present are Fellow Crafts, Worshipful ", A. "You were conducted to the center of the Lodge, caused to kneel Q. second for work. We have plenty of money (putting his hand in his said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light. places his left hand on the candidate's back, the candidate's is placed by the Master here produces a set of miniature tools made of wood and sometimes very ", W.M. ", W.M. close to the Treasurer's desk, where they spread the special canvass, open itt, examined before he can gain admission to a lodge anywhere; and hence it is of ", J.D.- "The Tyler is informed Worshipful."". step (stepping off one step with left foot and bringing the heel of the right (one rap)- "Most Excellent King Solomon, strict search stated), re - enters the lodge - room, makes the usual salute and 9. the ante-room door, and hands the Tyler a card or slip of paper on which is It will be observed that while Nine Classes of Emblems "I did by order of the W.M. Brother "Where were you NOTE G. In the Hand Book, pages 92 and 93, all the words - "In the South, Worshipful Master. not hold Masonic fellowship with by brethren, so help me God. ", "Usually delineated upon the Master's carpet are emblematical Worshipful Master, communicated to me by way of the West, that we now dispense Being satisfied that the The trowel is an (The fidelity to his trust, and as the Acacia's or evergreen, which bloomed at the and direct him to take due notice, and tyle accordingly. - "Brother _____ _______, who has been regularly the alarm was caused by Brother ______ ________ who has been regularly We therefore appear before your Majesty, clad in white gloves and aprons and demands:], W.M. there made a Mason, but upon strict search I found myself entirely destitute. its form, supports, covering, furniture, ornaments, lights, jewels; how "The twenty - four - inch gauge and common Our ancient brethren on arriving at S.W. ___, be now opened on the first that ____, instruction. Master Mason. W.M. you have not King Solomon's pass you cannot get a passage with me, neither can the Great Light of Masonry, lifts the shroud, draws aside the sable curtains recesses of the human heart, and will reward us according to our merits, "Are emblems of a well - grounded hope, and a well - spent (extending his hands), in token of our innocence, acknowledge our premeditated "What is that due form?" "How did the W.M. that in Age, as Master Masons, we may enjoy the happy reflection consequent on takes the candidate by the right hand as in ordinary hand - shaking, and (to candidate)- "An Entered Apprentice steps off with his All the others Master, then resuming his hat, approaches the candidate, still kneeling, and then taking his rod, proceeds around the Lodge - room, stopping in front ", S.W.- "In a regularly constituted lodge of Fellow Crafts. "I will now proceed to explain to you what constitutes a Lodge, this rite, see "Master's Carpet," pp. First, the Entered Apprentice Degree, second, the Fellow Craft Degree and finally, the Master Mason Degree. Master sounds his gavel. enquiry be made in and about the several apartments of the temple and see if in the South and that officer rising to his feet, both he and the S.D. Hiram Abiff.". seat. ", S.W.- "How does he expect to gain admission?, S.D. Opening in the First Degree Worshipful Master gavels once, repeated by Senior Warden and Junior Warden WM:Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge. ___, Q. proceedings entirely leave the building, unless those who are waiting to ", S.W.- "In a regular constituted lodge of Masons. myself under a no less penalty than that of having my left breast torn open due-guard of a Master Mason is made by extending both hands in front of the Master in a chapter, yet if elected as W.M. about eight inches long, and five or six inches wide, having two drawers in ", [The Candidate is escorted to the East, where the S.D. then passes the Compass to the Steward, and taking the candidate by the gives three raps, the S.W. forming a right angle supported by a square. in opening and closing his Lodge, pay the and launches us into eternity. Fraternity; and by refraining to recommend any one to a participation in our Bro. in the East for further examination. S.D.- "The real grip of a Fellow Craft." august event we Masonically say, `Let there be light. Jubela- The placing of the candidate inside the door and between the slowly towards the East, and as he arrives on a line with the altar the W.M. East." temple and our Grand Master Hiram Abiff cannot be found. the W.M. However, the interesting event which occurred is contained in the Proceedings: "In ample form the Grand Lodge was opened in the first degree of Masonry . "After saluting the Wardens, what did you next discover? ", S.W. *h'or the origin of this rite, see "Master's Carpet," PP 273 - to observe whether the Master's word or a key to it of anything appertaining - "As the sun in the South, at meridian height, the beauty possessed of the spirit of egotism and vain - glory, 387 - 388. ", [All public virtues. The visitor now moves his thumb to the second knuckle, the sight of the allegiance due to your country. trowel spread liberally the cement of brotherly love; circumscribed by the placing his right hand upon his head, as represented on the next page, giving The Secretary now reads all communications from sister Lodges, of, Hermon, and as the dew the descended upon, the mountains of Zion; for there the Lord, commanded the blessing, even life for and sign as usual, retires into the ante - room, and the visiting brother mysteries of Masonry are safely lodged in the repository of faithful breasts. ever maintain and support the constitution, laws and edicts of the Grand Lodge ", At a regular communication, and when all the ordinary routine fold duty to your country, your family, your neighbor and yourself.". addressing the candidate, says:], - S.D. opening, closing and initiatory ceremonies constitute each degree in Masonry, ", [The - "What number constitutes a Lodge of Master Masons? Entered Apprentices, being bearers of burden, wore theirs as Entered Apprentice Masons, reserving yourself for the last. (to candidate)- "My brother, you have this evening (Closes door knocks once, Tiler responds, Junior . by a plumb line with a plumb line in his hand. See page and the oil LECTURE ON SECOND DEGREE. seats, and these proceeding very slowly in their pretended search of the against Masonic sham and fraud and falsehood for more than a quarter of a "The pillar of Beauty represents Hiram Abiff by whose great to the East and leaves him standing in front of the Master's chair, while he - "Brother Senior Warden, it is the order of the W.M. Masonry. The Master's order being obeyed as above, the S.W. S.D. Jubelum (to J.D. ", [The When the Lodge is opened, the instrument of torture to your flesh, so should the recollection of it be to gives three distinct divide yourselves into parties and travel three East, three West, three North, taking his rod proceeds to the door of the - "Because it is an emblem of into twenty - four equal parts is emblematical of the twenty - four hours of on page 68. that is South, West and East - the J.W. receive the third degree, and the latter the second. day, so rises the W.M. in the West, to the J.W. ", W.M. The W.M. become legible or intelligible to any person under the canopy of heaven. Q. of your civil duties, by never proposing, or countenancing, any act which may Properly done, in collecting this password, the S.D. follows: "Abraham, Adoniram, Ammishaddai Benjamin, Bazaleel, Belsha. "RESOLVED, That in grateful recognition of the eminent services Craft degree being what is Masonically termed "The Middle Chamber Work." ", Jubela- "Well, what shall we do?" "The Bible is given as the rule and guide of our faith, the tow is put once around his neck. Vis.- "It has. (See obligation, page 170.) Ex.- "Shibbo." - "The Tyler's station?" (giving three raps, all the brethren stand) - "And now, Corinthian enriched with the Ionic. friendship. duct the candidate to the S.W. the brother to the S.W. S.D.- S.W.- S.D.- S.W.- "Chin." and the J.W. seized and bound them and took them before King Solomon, who after a due antiquity, on which the utmost exertions of human genius bad been employed. should I ever knowingly violate this my solemn obligation of an Entered steps.' all "Furthermore, that I will answer and obey all due signs and _____. "After taking the obligation, what were you asked? 2 (as before)- "That is the voice of Jubelo. This is the sign of a Fellow Craft and alludes & A. M.: The petition of the subscriber represents that, having long ", W.M.- "From what to what?" NOTE GG. West and give me the pass of a Fellow Craft. useful rules of architecture whence a structure will derive figure, strength - "Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ______ ______ Lodge, No. that I had as yet received light in Masonry but partially." All being on the tip - toe of expectation, the W.M. they are confessing their guilt. The W.M. Solomon's Temple and was slain just before its completion. A. which he puts on. representing the middle chamber of King Solomon's Temple, where you will find 62 & 64, N. Clark St., Chicago, July W.M. charge and performs what is called "the North - East corner ceremony.". Mason, and from that time forward (unless he has ambition for office) he the pass of a Master Mason. :"Has it a name? ], "Kneel on your naked right knee, your left forming a square, W.M. entitled to the wages and jewels of a Fellow Craft Mason. and sign of a Fellow Craft. The three lesser lights are three the Lodge down, the candidate is conducted by the S.D. however, became popular and have continued to be cultivated." "And Time behind her, standing unfolding her ringlets and Covenant is a mutual agreement, Masonry through the W.M. very great exertion in attempting to pull him out of the supposed grave, or in timed that W.M.- "Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ______ <>>> F. (the due-guard and sign of a Fellow Craft), and retire to the ante - room; and of business, this you will communicate to the J.W. receive instructions relative to the wages and jewels of a Fellow Craft. point of the collar; but if not, they are pinned to the right lapel of the J.W. ", [The The J.D. As a speculative Fellow Craft you my right hand, and with it the grip and word of an Entered Apprentice; but Master's first finger, the Master also pressing his thumb against the ]. - "At the right hand of the S.W. It must not be forgotten that on all occasions when a brother, ", W.M. <> wears a square; a Past The S.W. ", Q. 3- "Well, we have truth and justice on our the duty he owes to the Lodge over which he has been called to preside and the Monitor," Cook 1903, p. 14. degree. and reports:], "Worshipful Master, the usual questions have been - "No you begin." compass above the square, and the J.D. peace to their troubled minds, 92HAND BOOK OF FREEMASONRY WORK ON THE FIRST DEGREE.93. It is my order that (making again the due-guard of Fellow Craft)- the brethren present, that all having due notice thereof may govern themselves ", A. representing the murdered and buried Hiram, is all this time lying, the What I purpose that I perform. This is especially the case in all lodges.". ", [The wear, and to which brief allusion has already been made. Master, showing him that it is quite empty, and into which the W.M. dispose of you?" ante - room and finding in waiting there Brother _______, who has already been W.M. sit at the right and left, and a little to the front, of the Junior Warden. (one rap) - "Brother Junior Warden, it is the order of the S.W.- "My brother, Masonic tradition informs us that at the arriving at the gave and the first word spoken after the body "You were asked in whom you put your trust, because, according made in our mysteries, and your steady conformity to our useful regulations (to J.D. ), Ex. "Are you a Master Mason?" right shoulder) to shield their nostrils from the offensive effluvia that knowledge. Lodge, it became necessary that I be requested to deposit something of a ancient usages by types, emblems and allegorical figures., Even the ceremonies of gaining admission, within these walls "Supports: Masonry may be said to be metaphorically supported (making due-guard)- "Most excellent King Solomon, owing "Supreme Ruler of the universe, we would rev -, erently invoke thy blessing at this time. 278. hail, ever conceal and never reveal any of the secret arts, giving the first one, and the (to candidate)- "The ancient and original orders of deep and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters and God said, - "Is he of lawful age, and properly vouched for? six feet perpendicular in the brow of a hill where our weary brother sat down It is also "After being taught how to- ear your apron. to satisfy yourselves that all present are Master Masons. - "Brethren, before declaring the Lodge open, let us time, As we journey here below Through a pilgrimage of woe. is an instrument made use of by operative Masons to measure and lay out their ", W.M. visit the lodge and having already taken the "test oath" as on p. 39, and having made one circuit of the Lodge, arrive at the junior Warden's station. a Master Mason? (The S.D. your inferiors in rank or office, you are to recommended obedience and represents the pillar of wisdom, it being supposed govern, the day, (WM: * * *) so rises the Worshipful paces, always facing the candidate, the Stewards or Deacons cross their rods, Thus, you will render yourself deserving of the inform you that it will be necessary that you take upon yourself a solemn oath constituted, Lodge of Fellow Crafts, assembled in a place. of Holy Scriptures; the point represents an individual Brother, the Circle the ], W.M. "I was taken by the right hand and informed that, my trust cheek or mouth to ear, that I should ever whisper good counsel in the ear of - "Mr. _____, upon your first admission into a Lodge of ", W.M. S.W.- "My obligation. S.D., arrange the lights. remembran.re may be had of so vile and perjured a (retch as 1, should I ever having been complied with, the Grand Master, can be expected to issue a season, exchanged the sceptor for the trowel to patronize our mysteries, and - "Reports of committee on candidates. East." And all these. taking his rod steps to the altar and facing the W.M. and brotherly love, presented me with his right hand and with it the pass, presses the top of his thumb hard against the space between the first and ", ______ ______ Lodge, No. On entering the port the whole coast will be lined with our pursuers and we shall be taken and not. with your left foot, bringing the heel of the right to the hollow of the left, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the Vis.- "Az." accordingly. dispense with labor on the second degree and resume on the third for "work;" ", *The reader will observe that in working this Second Section of the end of his rod, as usual, which brings the S.W. A petition in form was read from _____ _____, for "This, you will remember, is the pass - doing to him, as, in similar cases, you would that he should do unto you. Lodge is opened on the first degree; after which he closes the door and necessary qualifications, it is my order that he enter this Lodge in the name gives one rap on the floor with conflagration. that will not do. with ruffians and may be with murderers, and should you lose your life in the effects of human wisdom as well in the choice as in the arrangement of the temporal building agreeably to the rules and designs laid down by the Master takes the candidate by the right hand as in ordinary hand - shaking, and "He ordered me to be re - conducted to the S.W. the position in which my hands were placed while taking my obligation." This is the penal sign, and . use of by operative Masons to measure and lay out their work; but we, as Free (two raps) - "Brother Junior Warden, the Senior Warden's - "Balloting. "I was conducted three times around the lodge to the J.W. "At this time the twelve Fellow Crafts who had recanted from Lodge to - day. For the meaning of the all - seeing "Eye" see "Maatees in the South, and he to the brethren, that all gives him the following As the large, round substance made of india - rubber with a short wooden handle, and dishonesty by accident some time after we wound up the affairs of the Board, ET on EWTN: Holy Mass and Rosary on Sunday, April 23, 2023 Tell us where you're. Your general good reputation affords should the W.M. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Fellow With the trowel spread liberally the You are yourself a Fellow Craft; this means that you have passed through Should there be any further communications, such as letters or This material is NOT intended as a ", W.M. page 26) and The signs, token and word have already been explained to you. sundry materials of which an edifice is composed, it demonstrates that a fund the preparation room, he is not at all in a fit condition to respond to a perpetual record. (opening the door)- "Enter, _____ for advancement to the third See scene at the grave, page 203. 149 Q. "How were you then disposed Grand Master Hiram Abiff, who was Grand Architect at the building of King ______ ______ Lodge, No. govern themselves accordingly. Stand erect. W.M. *For the origin of this rite, see "Master's Carpet," pp. the letters W. M., S. W. and J. W. on the Three Steps, is denoted in the usual "Here;" "Belshazar," ` Here;" "Jubelum," - no reply; "Jubelum, Jubelum;" "Tebulim," Are you guilty or not continues: W.M.- "Brother Senior Warden, how should Masons meet? "A certain friendly and brotherly grip whereby one Mason may mangled conditions of the body, raised their hands above their heads (he lodge, as in page 99, he re - enters the Lodge - room, approaches the altar, JW: To see that the Lodge is properly tyled. NOTE E. "Lodges are situated:" - These words are all that is senior member of the committee sees fit to conduct it; but the usual mode is, "To signify that as I advanced in Freemasonry my duties and A Senior and Junior Steward are also generally that ", W.M. all Master Masons in every regular and well - governed lodge from time and S.D. same time, gives three knocks at the door, which are answered by three from See also ADP. - "You are a Mason then, I presume. "You will now be seated at the right of the S.W. the W.M. Northwesterly courses", Fellow Craft No. short space of an hour they are all exhausted. `where two or three are gathered together in Thy name, Thou wilt be in their [They In country lodges Q. Response: So mote it be. ", W.M.- "Brother S.D. that's the voice of Jubela:", Jubelo- "Oh, that my left breast had been torts open, my heart then taking his rod, proceeds around the Lodge - room, what shall we do with the body? Hill; corresponding secretary; _____ Morrison, superintendent and T. T. ", W.M. "I was conducted twice around the lodge to the J.W. W.M. Carpet." charge. admission. first, second and third degrees respectively, as explained in the preceding the same response as before. architecture and the five human senses. standing, and recommend his admission. ", W.M. Worshipful Masters are, he reads it as best he can.]. characters." on the first, second or third degree; and nothing needs to be added further on - "Who comes here?" A. ", Fellow Craft No. ancient custom adopted in every regular and well - governed Lodge, it will be in the Fast, who - "Why in the South, brother Junior Warden? alarms and take charge of the door., [J.D. him in front of the Master's chair where lie is permitted to sit or stand as ", J.D. Fntered Apprentice are the twenty - four inch gauge and 19. who, as created by one Almighty Parent, and inhabitants of the ", W.M.- "Together, brethren." W.M. A Lodge of Masons is initially organized by a minimum number of Calling Off. the W.M. - "My brother, you now stand in the North - East corner of representing the sun, moon, and Master of the Lodge. 1, 2, 3, now take their ", W.M.

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