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. W. M.--I now present you with the working tools of a Fellow Craft Mason, which are the plumb, square, and level. A. Kneeling on my naked right knee, my left forming a square, my right hand on the Holy Bible, square, and compasses, my left arm forming a right angle supported by the square in which due form I took the oath of a Fellow Craft. enter the lodge room, turn left to a point in front of the Senior Warden, turn
right. 93. The Master now gives three raps, when all the brethren rise, and the Master taking off his hat, proceeds as follows: In like manner so do I, strictly forbidding all profane language, private committees, or any other disorderly conduct whereby the peace and harmony of this lodge may be interrupted while engaged in its lawful pursuits, under no less penalty than the by-laws, or such penalty as the majority of the Brethren present may see fit to inflict. Wands should be at
of the Lodge in the Canadian rite is a little different as it is a two part
front of the Senior Warden and take up your position on the right side. attention position, until the official visitor enters the Lodge room, then cross
The Worshipful Master approaching me from the east, under the duegard and sign of a Fellow Craft; who, in token of the continuance of his brotherly love and favor, presented me with his right hand, and with it the pass, token, token of the pass, grip and word of a Fellow Craft, and ordered me to arise and salute the Junior and Senior Warden as such. The three principal supports in Masonry, namely: wisdom, strength, and beauty; they also allude to the three stages in human life: youth, manhood, and age; they further allude to the three degrees in Masonry: Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason. It is for informational purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the views
A. Webto drop or jump a Brother who is in line and is performing his duty is generally considered to be in bad form, fairly insulting to the Brother, and not very Masonic behavior. Worshipful Master stopping in front of his pedestal, still facing South and
"SALUTING:" - When carrying the wand around the Lodge Room, you never salute. Did any thing in particular strike your attention on your return? WM: Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am. Q. 12, p. 67). I will acknowledge and obey all due signs and summons sent to me from a Lodge of Fellow Crafts, or given me by a brother of that degree, if within the length of my cable-tow. He has two stewards that are his assistants. A. the South side to the Junior Wardens Pedestals turn off the third lesser light
Moderate. of Freemasonry, nor webmaster nor those of any
6. Then continue along the South to the South west corner, turn right or North and
S. D. (turning to candidate.) After the obligation, what were you then asked? form, are arranged upon the carpet so as to represent three, five, and seven steps, or stairs. WM: Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am. The inner door of the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple. After you have returned to your chair and you are waiting for instructions to be
your wands and go with the official visitor whichever way he decides to travel
In consequence of a quarrel which had long existed between Jephthah, Judge of Israel, and the Ephraimites, &c., &c. (for the balance, see page 75). A. Place the ballot if possible
Candidate. carry the wands etc. then return to the holders. This site is not an official site of any recognized Masonic body in the United
For a more definite idea of this arrangement, the reader is referred to Fig. off the first lesser light and pick up the I.P.M. Q. 7, 8. He directed me to pass on to the Senior Warden in the west, and he to the Worshipful Master in the east, where the same questions were asked and like answers returned as before. S. D.--Advance, and give me the pass. 'At the right hand of the Worshipful Master. A. They now pass around the Junior Warden's station, and go to the Senior Warden's Station in the west, and as they approach the Senior Warden's station the Senior Deacon remarks: Brother, we are now coming to the inner door of the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple, which appears to be guarded by the Senior Warden in the west. Present the ballot box to the Worshipful Master, then to the Senior Warden,
A. (For duegard and sign see Figs. and commanded, if the Ephraimites passed that way, Say ye Shibboleth; but they, being of a different tribe, could not frame to pronounce it aright, and pronounced it Sibboleth;1 which trifling defect proved them to be spies, and cost them their lives; and there fell at that time, at the different passes on the banks of the river Jordan, forty and two thousand. Ans. You are also entitled to the jewels of a Fellow Craft; which are, an attentive ear, an instructive tongue, and faithful breast. Q. (Canadian rite) Upon instruction,
(Some say--our Junior Warden.). So help me God, and keep me steadfast in the due performance of the same. (Some say, advance the pass. By Speculative Masonry, we learn to subdue the passions, act upon the square, keep a tongue of good report, maintain secrecy, and practise charity. Conductor--Brother Gabe, an obligated Fellow Craft. ', Master to Junior Deacon, 'His duty there? --Brother Gabe, who has been regularly initiated as Entered Apprentice, and now wishes to receive more light in Masonry by being passed to the degree of Fellow Craft. Stewards are to carry their wands and perform their duties while doing the floor
They are said to have been in height thirty-five (35) (Morgan, Richardson, Bernard, and Allyn say only eighteen) cubits, twelve in circumference, and four in diameter; they are said to have been adorned with two large chapiters of five cubits each, making their entire height forty (40) cubits. A. (left to right: Master. (They pass the thumbs, as before described. 65:2 Gives candidate a rake across his breast with the hand; this is to draw candidate's attention to the penalty. 1 These are representations of the two pillars erected at the outer porch of King Solomon's Temple. may have other small innovations, such as having the Junior Deacon, calling out
'At the left hand of the Worshipful Master in the east. ), W. M.--Brother Gabe, you are kneeling for the second time at the sacred altar of Masonry, to take upon yourself the solemn. Phil., p. 289. The Deacon now conducts the candidate to the Senior Warden's station. position, the Senior Deacon, picks up his wand and at the March position, turns
It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Mason, you are bound to discharge, or to enlarge on the necessity of a strict adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. the sign of fidelity during the later part of the closing. Start to Focus on the Future: The Junior Warden should start to develop his : Master, and Senior and Junior Wardens. If so he will approach the East. The Worshipful Master ordered me to the Senior Warden in the west, who taught me to wear my apron as a Fellow Craft. He made me a Fellow Craft in due form. (4 votes) Very easy. The composition of these pillars is molten or cast brass; they were cast whole, on the banks of the river Jordan, in the clay grounds between SUCCOTH and ZAREDATHA, where King Solomon ordered these and all holy vessels to be cast. The first three allude to the three principal stages of human life, namely, youth, manhood, and old age. Start to Focus on the Future: The Junior Warden should start to develop his Upon instructions to destroy the ballot, do so and return to
Senior Deacon picks up wand at the March position, crosses over in front of the
--Brother Gabe, on entering this Lodge the first time you were received on the points of the compass: I now receive you on the angle of the square, which is to teach you that the square of virtue should be the rule and guide of your conscience in all future transactions with mankind. Difficult. prayed the men of Gilead to allow them to pass over, and were asked, in return--To pass over what? other, Senior going directly North to his chair, and the Junior going to the
The Deacon here ties a hoodwink, or hand-kerchief, over both eyes. On the banks of the river Jordan, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zaredatha, where King Solomon ordered these and all other holy vessels to be cast. If the Junior Deacon is assisting the Senior Deacon in escorting
--Brother Gabe, who has been regularly initiated Apprentice, and now wishes to receive more light in Masonry, by being passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft. (In the time of Morgan, it was the usage to cover only one eye.) 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. Without fear or scruple, says the legend, because their employers were entitled to their unlimited confidence.--Theo. head. p. 174. This word was also used by our ancient brethren to distinguish a friend from a foe, and has since been adopted as a password, to be given before entering every regulated and well-governed Lodge of Fellow Crafts. light, then back to the Altar and stand just behind the I.P.M. Very difficult. The plumb is an instrument made use of, by operative masons, to raise perpendiculars; the square, to square their work; and the level, to lay horizontals. The name of the one on the left hand is Boaz, and signifies strength; the name of the one on the right is Jachin, and denotes establishment; they, collectively, denote establishment and strength, and allude to a passage in Scripture: "In strength shall this house be established." picks up wand and ballot box, walks along the North side to the Worshipful
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. In the Fellow Crafts' Degree, the first section recapitulates the ceremonies of passing a candidate. A. I was ordered to be returned to the place from whence I came, and invested of what I had been divested of, and was informed that, agreeably to an ancient custom in every well-governed Lodge, it therefore became necessary that I should make a regular ascent, 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. - (SD) In the South. W. M.--Why leave you the west, and travel toward the east? 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. The ways to
two Stewards, when the Senior Deacon stops them by placing the angle of the square against the candidate's right breast. '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. WebTerms in this set (78) WM: Brothers I'm about to open the lodge of master masons for the dispatch business and thank you for your tented and assistance.
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