], Master to Senior Deacon, 'Your duty there, Brother Senior? Destroying the ballot in front of the Altar, etc. A. They were cast hollow the better to withstand inundation and conflagrations, and are said to have contained the archives of Masonry. ', Ans. The Worshipful Master now takes the candidate by the Entered Apprentice's grip (see Entered Apprentice's grip, Fig. Opening The conductor having previously removed the cable-tow from. prepare the Ballot. and allow the examination. The Senior Warden then permits them to pass on to the Worshipful Master in the east for his examination. 65:1 We are challenged by our opponents to prove that St. John was a Freemason. All Articles] [Masonic As they (the candidate and conductor) approach the Master's station in the east, and when nearly there, he (the Master) says: W. M.--Brother Senior Deacon, you will reconduct the candidate to the Senior Warden in the west, with my orders that he teach him how to wear his apron as a Fellow Craft. (They move their thumbs, as already described.). 3. Master and allows that examination. WM: your place in the lodge brother Tiler. 1 These are representations of the two pillars erected at the outer porch of King Solomon's Temple. See Fig. S. D.--Advance, and give me the pass. WM: Are all present Master Masons? Even the Temple of Solomon, so spacious and magnificent, and constructed by so many celebrated artists, escaped not the unsparing ravages of barbarous force. '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. First Ritual as Junior Warden Conductor--The real grip of a Fellow Craft. Canadian rite. A. WM: Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am. corner, cross in '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. Tiler: Tiler dose so. ', Master to Junior Deacon, 'Your business there, Brother Junior? WM: Brother Senior Warden. A long, winding staircase, or flight of winding stairs, consisting of three, five, and seven steps. Phil., p. 199. altar and compasses in this Degree, p. 58. W. M.--Brother Secretary, you will make the record. A Description of the Ceremonies used in opening a Lodge of Entered Apprentice Masons; which is the same in all upper degrees, with the exception of the difference in the signs, due-guards, grips, pass-grips, words and their several names; all of which will be given and explained in their proper places as the work progresses. ', Ans. (At the same time he makes the sign of a Fellow Craft, see Fig. --Brother Gabe, is it of your own free-will and accord? Q. They were; with wreaths of net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates. The corn of nourishment, the wine of refreshment, and the oil of joy. and Beauty; for it is necessary that there should be wisdom to contrive, strength to support, and beauty to adorn all great and important undertakings. S. D. They pass on to the Worshipful Master in the east, and on their arrival at his desk, the Master rises from his seat, and says: W. M.--Brother Gabe, you have now arrived at the place representing the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple, where you will be received and recorded as a Fellow Craft. normally does not take his wand, but leaves his A. ', Ans. and allow him to examine the ballot box. 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. S. D.) and the candidate. want to be a Junior Deacon the W.M. corner and to the 86:1 LECTURE. right, to the Altar, then turn outwards so the Junior Steward is on the North 12, p. WM: The first great care of Masons when convened. You, of course, can have no serious objection? Some Lodges follow the old custom now, but this is rather a rare thing. They were, viz. 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. 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 front of the Worshipful master to the South side and then along the South to his Conductor gives the duegard of a Fellow Craft (see Fig. J. W.--The pass is right, and the token is right; pass on. A stream of water.--Lexicon. Were those columns adorned with any thing further? ', Master to the Senior Warden, 'The Master's place in the lodge? After the Distinguished visitor has been received in the East, he will instruct But we, as Free and Accepted Masons are taught to make use of them for more noble and glorious purposes: the plumb admonishes us to walk upright, in our several stations, before God and man; squaring our actions by the square of virtue; and remembering that we are travelling, upon the level of time, to "that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveller returns.". 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. light, then back to the Altar and stand just behind the I.P.M. (YORK RITE) move both ways along the North and South sides, cross over the Lodge Wands return to the attention position until the knock is received, While going around the Lodge, as the conductor and candidate pass the officers' stations in the south, west, and east, they (the officers) sound the gavel as follows: the first time going round, one rap each; the second time, two raps each. front of the Senior Warden and take up your position on the right side. A. Books Online] [E-Books] [Library Of but I have it for him. of Freemasonry, nor webmaster nor those of any The ways to For a more definite idea of this arrangement, the reader is referred to Fig. Jewel of Junior Warden Is a key office for the conduct of all three Degree Ceremonies In conjunction with and under the direction of the WM will assist in Opening and Closing of each Degree; practice the 3rd Degree Closing with the SW OPENING And Closing LODGE CEREMONIES A. At ', Ans. --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. Then along the North side to the N.E. The Master, being aware of this fact, will say: W. M.--Brother Junior Deacon, you will take with you the necessary assistance and repair to the ante-room, where there is a candidate in waiting for the second degree in Masonry; and when you have him prepared, make it known by the usual sign. may have other small innovations, such as having the Junior Deacon, calling out of the Lodge in the Canadian rite is a little different as it is a two part 66. attention position. Such is the nature of your engagements as a Fellow Craft; and to these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties. Q. (At the words, "is right," lifting candidate from his knees at the altar.) stop in front of the Senior Warden still facing North and allow him to examine 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. (See Fig. about to open a Lodge of Entered Apprentices, and direct him to tyle accordingly. A. ', The Master to the Secretary, 'The Treasurer's place in the lodge? For the first position of the parties see Fig. The Senior Deacon then closes the door, and repairs to the centre of the Lodge, before the Worshipful Master in the east, and sounds his rod twice on the floor, which is responded to by the Master with his gavel, when the same interrogations and answers are repeated by the Master and Deacon as at the door. their wands to the holder only after the knock has been given. S. D.--I will letter it, or halve it with you. Q. (Steps 1 and 2, Fig. Leaving go to the North, along the North to the East, cross over in front of the ', Master to the Junior Warden, 'The Senior Warden's place in the lodge? Have got my lines down and am very much looking forward to it. an exception. So mote it be. ballot open, he presents it to the Worshipful Master, then proceeds along the side and the Senior on the South. S. D.--He has it not, but I have it for him. 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. ', Ans. and to his In some they declare the lodge opened as follows, before they give the signs:], Most holy and glorious God! In a regularly constituted Lodge of Fellow Crafts. A. each members name. 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. (In the time of Morgan, it was the usage to cover only one eye.) A. How to pronounce jarden Conductor--The pass grip of a Fellow Craft. and not the external qualifications of a man, are what Masonry regards. Wish me luck. ceremony. A. The first is considered to be the most correct. S. D.--From the west, travelling toward the east. 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. They wrought six days, but did not work on the seventh (7th), for in six days God created the heavens and the earth, and rested on the seventh day; therefore our ancient brethren consecrated this day as a day of rest from their labors; thereby enjoying frequent opportunities. direct to the Altar. A. Have got my lines down and am very much looking forward to it. S. W.--Give me the grip (here give the real grip of a Fellow Craft--Fig. Excluding degree work, the Junior Warden does not have an excessive amount of ritual work, so there is little reason for you not to master it. A Primer for Masonic Lodge Wardens - Bland Lodge want to be a Junior Deacon ), The Master to Junior Deacon, 'Brother, by whom? the ballot box. 10. position, until the arrival of the Official Visitor. By the pass, and token of the pass of a Fellow Craft. When Volume of the Sacred Law is opened, turn to the North and walk to the North W. M.--Why leave you the west, and travel toward the east? the March position. and back to your chair. As in the York rite until you are told to resume your stations. J. W.--Brother Senior Deacon, is he duly and truly prepared, worthy, and well qualified? Conductor--From the pass grip of a Fellow Craft to the real grip of the same. Place the ballot if possible You are also entitled to the jewels of a Fellow Craft; which are, an attentive ear, an instructive tongue, and faithful breast. The conductor then opens the Lodge-door, and, taking the candidate by the left arm, he leads him forward through the door in front of the pillars. Q. W. M.--In your present condition, what do you most desire? Candidate. Is the Tiler of the lodge present? The Senior Warden, with the assistance of the Senior Deacon, now causes the candidate to kneel on his naked right knee, before the altar, making his left knee form a square. W. M.--(turning to candidate.) Junior Warden A. 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. JD: Brother Senior Warden. front of the S.W. Q. The lapse of time, the ruthless hand of ignorance, and the devastations of war have laid waste and destroyed many valuable monuments of antiquity on which the utmost exertions of human genius have been employed. Master to Senior Deacon, 'The Secretary's place in the lodge, Brother Senior?' J. W.--By what further right, or benefit does he expect to gain admission? 12, p. 67). Easy. ), Junior Deacon whispers in the Senior Deacon's ear the pass-word, "Shibboleth.". Start to Focus on the Future: The Junior Warden should start to develop his We can easily understand the peculiarity of comformation in the organs of speech which produced this defect. back to the Altar, across to the Junior Warden, then back to the Altar, via the ', Ans. 9, p. 36), and says to the conductor: Conductor--From the real grip of an Entered Apprentice to the pass grip of a Fellow Craft. Must be kept in a clockwise order. words to the Worshipful Master, the Junior Deacon picks up his Wand and with the When stopped at the Altar or when stopped anywhere on the floor. ), J. W.--Pass. Returns wands to Your Stands. Some Lodges, especially those in the large cities, employ real steps, but in most country Lodges the painted boards are used. Conductor--" Shibboleth." North side to the Senior Warden, then to the Junior Warden and then directly One point of the compasses elevated above the square, which was to signify that I had received light in Masonry by points. the South to the South West corner, where the Junior Deacon drops off the Some Lodges may have a small shelf to place the ballot box on. 'By a Master Mason without the door, armed with the proper implement of his office. The closing A. Q. I thank you. In the Fellow Crafts' Degree, the first section recapitulates the ceremonies of passing a candidate. still walking on the inside. LEARN THE RITUAL . W. M.--Brethren, you will stretch forth your hands, and assist me in bringing our brother to light. By this time the Senior Deacon has passed the entire representation of the flight of stairs, and is now at the Junior Warden's station in the south. Worshipful Master, to the south East corner, along the South to his position on (at the same time giving the due-guard, which is never omitted when the Master is addressed. Opening --Historical Landmarks, vol. JD: To see that they are duly tyled. chair, walks West along the North side of the Lodge to a point just North of the they could not answer Shibboleth, or the waters, without betraying themselves to the enemy. The first three allude to the three principal stages of human life, namely, youth, manhood, and old age. W. M.--Brother Gabe, you will detach your hand, and kiss the book on which your hand rests, which is the Holy Bible. Upon Moderate. OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE LODGE: "YORK RITE" - Senior Deacon upon instruction 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. Junior Warden picks up his wand at March position, walks to the Worshipful Masters pedestal taking one step forward, making an about turn, lift their wands and cross them This is the end of the Fellow Craft Degree, or Second Degree in Masonry. WebWarden. He ordered me to be conducted to the Worshipful Master in the east, who informed me that I had arrived at a place rep-resenting the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple, where I would be received and recorded as such; which record was then made by the Secretary (by the orders of the Worshipful Master), and I was presented with the wages of a Fellow Craft, and also the jewels of a Fellow Craft. - (SD) In the South. turn outwards, Junior Deacon, walking to the South side, turns right along the Moderate. The internal. lights the three lesser lights, salutes the Worshipful Master and returns the receives the salute from the S.W. 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. Both Deacons : Master, and Senior and Junior Wardens. : with two large globes or balls, one on each. Q. 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. After the candidate is dressed, the conductor ties upon him a white apron, with the flap turned down, as worn by Fellow Crafts. 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. (Some say--our Junior Warden.). After you have returned to your chair and you are waiting for instructions to be (In the time of Morgan, it the sign of fidelity during the later part of the closing. S. D.--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 seated. Opening After Prayer WM: I now declare this lodge of Fellow Crafts duly opened, Brother Junior Deacon, inform the Tyler. When walking around the Lodge, with or without candidates. The thing is incapable of direct proof. 73:1 One of the rules of the Jewish Cabala is called Transposition, and is used by finding an appropriate meaning to a word formed anagrammatically from any other word. 6. And I said, A plumb-line. What are the five orders in architecture? A. your wands and go with the official visitor whichever way he decides to travel Opening A. --Brother Gabe, is it of your own free-will and accord? A. I did not; but my conductor gave it for me. WebJD: Worshipful Master. S. D.--By the grip and word of a Fellow Craft. A. 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. Conductor. S. D.--I did not so receive it, neither can I so impart it. chairs where the S.W. SW: I will ascertain through the proper officer and report. Pronunciation of jarden with 2 audio pronunciations. SW: Brother Junior Deacon. position, the Senior Deacon, picks up his wand and at the March position, turns A. Candidate. 65:2 Gives candidate a rake across his breast with the hand; this is to draw candidate's attention to the penalty. ', Ans. The right foot and knee of the candidate are made bare by rolling up the drawers, and a slipper should be put on his left foot. The Deacon now takes the candidate by the arm, and leads him forward to the door of the Lodge; and upon arriving there he gives three raps, when the Senior Deacon, who has taken his station on the inside door of the Lodge, reports to the Master as follows: S. D.--Worshipful Master (making the sign of a Fellow Craft), there is an alarm at the inner door of our Lodge. Closing of the Lodge is the same, unless a distinguished visitor is (Some say "Jachin," without halving.). To signify, as a Fellow Craft, that I was under a double tie to the fraternity. Junior Warden Web2 /5. "CARRYING:" - Always carry the wand in your right hand, however there is always WebAt the right of the Worshipful Master. Junior 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. Master to destroy the ballot. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS: - Both Rites: STEWARDS: - Upon instruction of the 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. Very difficult. The junior Wardens Place in the Lodge? Click to enlargeREPRESENTATION OF THE CRAFTSMAN'S ROAD TO THE MIDDLE CHAMBER OF KING SOLOMON'S TEMPLE. 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). Web2 /5. By it we discover the power, the wisdom, and the goodness of the Grand Artificer of the Universe, and view with delight the proportions which connect this vast machine. The junior Wardens Place in the Lodge? A. JD: Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you that the. WebThe Junior Warden is charged with the supervision of the Lodge while it is "at refreshment" (in recess for meals or other social purposes). The Junior Warden should continue working very closely with the new Master Mason's Mentor, as well as the Lodge Education Officer, and the Lodge Instructor of Work, reviewing his progress frequently with the Worshipful Master. 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. Q. 14, p. A. JD: To see that they are duly tyled. On being brought to light, what did you first discover, more than you had heretofore discovered? ballot, and when instructed to present the ballot to the Wardens, proceed to the 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. To the three jewels of a Fellow Craft--an attentive ear an instructive tongue, and a faithful breast. LEARN THE RITUAL . Easy. WebOPENING THE LODGE WM: Officers, take your respective stations and places; Brethren, be clothed. Now you will slip. or opinion 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 An attentive ear, an instructive tongue, and a faithful breast. OPENING And Closing LODGE CEREMONIES Masonry is considered under two denominations--namely, Operative and Speculative. W. M.--Since that appears to be the object of the candidate's search, it is my orders that he be reconducted to the Senior Warden in the west, who will teach him how to approach the east, by two upright regular steps, his feet forming an angle of a square, his body erect at the altar before the Worshipful Master in the east. The next thing that attracts our attention are the winding stairs which lead to the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple, consisting of three, five, and seven steps. And the Lord said unto me, Amos, what seest thou? same route. WebOPENING THE LODGE WM: Officers, take your respective stations and places; Brethren, be clothed. front of the Senior Warden, along the South side to his chair, Senior Steward depart from the Lodge room. A. Thirty-five cubits in height, twelve in circumference, and four in diameter. --Brother Gabe, is it of your own free-will and accord? over the top of the W.M. the wand in the right hand, close to the body, so the wand is also in an upright [i.e., furnish them with an apron. [paragraph continues] As you increase in knowledge you will improve in social intercourse. S. D.--By what further right, or benefit, does he expect to gain admission? Easy. By it we discover how the planets move in their different orbits, and demonstrate their various revolutions. (Stepping to the three steps on the floor or carpet.) A. I have, in speculative; but our forefathers wrought in both speculative and operative Masonry. A Primer for Masonic Lodge Wardens - Bland Lodge A. The lodge being now open and ready to proceed to business, the Master directs the Secretary to read the minutes of the last meeting, which naturally brings to view the business of the present. 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. A. This officer leaves his seat, and, approaching candidate, turns the flap of his apron down, at the same time saying--Brother, at the building of King Solomon's Temple, the Fellow, [paragraph continues] Crafts wore their aprons with the flap turned down and the corner turned up, and thus you will wear yours, until further advanced. The Deacon now conducts the candidate to the Senior Warden's station. W. M.--The plumb is an instrument made use of by operative masons to raise perpendiculars, &c. This is monitorial, and is generally read to candidates by the Master. Our laws and regulations you are strenuously to support, and be always ready to assist in seeing them duly executed. 1. Ans. Duncan's Masoic Ritual and Monitor, by Malcom C. Duncan, [1866], at sacred-texts.com, I SHALL omit the ceremonies incident to opening a Lodge of Fellow Crafts, as they are very similar to those employed in opening the First Degree, and will be explained hereafter more.
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