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(left to right: Master. 'As the sun sets in the west to close the day, so stands the Senior Warden in the west to assist the Worshipful Master in opening his lodge, take care of the jewels and implements, see that none be lost, pay the craft their wages, if any be due, and see that none go away dissatisfied. have to carry his wand in the left. along the North side to his chair. Takes ballot to the Junior Warden for Pronunciation of jarden with 2 audio pronunciations. same route. Brother, the first thing that particularly attracts our attention are (here the conductor steps forward) two large brazen pillars (pointing at them with his rod), one on the right and one on the left hand. A. wands at the March position, Senior Steward on the right and Junior on the left, When processing in and out, Junior Deacon in conjunction with Senior Deacon will lead the procession under the direction of DC and ADC (Cross wands at exit). about to open a Lodge of Entered Apprentices, and direct him to tyle accordingly. 75:1 SHIBBOLETH. Conductor gives the duegard of a Fellow Craft (see Fig. WM: Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am. Web2 /5. Geometry, the first and noblest of sciences, is the basis upon which the superstructure of Masonry is erected. W. M.--Brother Gabe, this letter has a higher signification; it alludes to the sacred name of Deity (here he gives three raps with his gavel (), when all in the Lodge rise to their feet), to whom we should all, from the youngest Entered Apprentice, who stands in the northeast corner, to the Worshipful Master, who presides in the east, with all sincerity humbly bow (here all bow their heads), with reverence most humbly bow. right. 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. Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a plumb-line in the midst of my people Israel; I will not again pass by them any more." Step back a few paces and wait for the Worshipful Master SW: Worshipful Master. the March position, cross in front of the Worshipful Master, along the South The Junior Deacon then ties a rope, by Masons called a cable-tow, twice around his arm. The conductor then leads the candidate to the centre of the Lodge, before the altar, and makes the duegard and sign of a Fellow Craft, which is responded to by the Master. S. D. S. D.--A Craftsman, on his way to the Middle Chamber. 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. Start to Focus on the Future: The Junior Warden should start to develop his still walking on the inside. So help me God, and keep me steadfast in the due performance of the same. South to the Senior Warden and directly to the Altar. SW: Worshipful Master. WebWarden. Senior Warden in the west, and says: S. D.--Brother Senior Warden, it is the orders of the Worshipful Master, that you teach this candidate 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. in the right hand, close to the body and carry the wand at a 45 degree angle to to the Altar, then South to the Junior Warden's Pedestal, turn on third lesser (Some letter it, Shib-bo-leth.). then return to the holders. Senior Deacon picks up wand at the March position, crosses over in front of the And how were these wages paid? 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. How did the Worshipful Master dispose of you? --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. JD: Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you that the. and back to your chair. S. D.--By the pass, and token of the pass of a Fellow Craft. The symbolical interpretation of each floor cloth increases in interest as we gradually advance through the field of corn by the river-side.--Theo. prepare the Ballot. normally does not take his wand, but leaves his SW: Senior Deacon, continuing on across the West and along the North side back to What was the entire height of these pillars? Our ancient brethren worked at both Operative and Speculative Masonry; they worked at the building of King Solomon's Temple, besides numerous other Masonic edifices. ', Ans. In youth, as Entered Apprentices, we ought industriously to occupy our minds in the attainment of useful knowledge; in manhood, as Fellow Crafts, we should apply our knowledge to the discharge of our respective duties to God, our neighbors, and ourselves; so that in old age, as Master Masons, we may enjoy the happy reflections consequent on a well-spent life, and die in the hope of a glorious immortality. A. We will suppose the Lodge to be opened on the Fellow Craft Degree, and Mr. Gabe, who has previously taken the degree of Entered Apprentice, and been elected to that of Fellow Craft, is in the ante-room in waiting. 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. A. To denote the universality of Masonry, and that a Mason's y ought to be equally extensive. 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. 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. Freemasonry, notwithstanding, has still survived. CANDIDATE TAKING THE OATH OF A FELLOW CRAFT. and leaves for his chair, bring your wands back to the attention position, turn MAIN DIFFERENCES: The main differences in the two rites. They further allude to the three principal officers of the Lodge, viz. ), The seven steps allude to the seven Sabbatical years, seven, years of famine, seven years in building the Temple, seven golden candlesticks, seven wonders of the world, seven wise men of the east, seven planets; but, more especially, the seven liberal arts and sciences, which are grammar, rhetoric, logic, arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy. On being brought to light, what did you first discover, more than you had heretofore discovered? 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. Blogs] [Links] your wands and go with the official visitor whichever way he decides to travel J. W.--Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding Degree? A long, winding staircase, or flight of winding stairs, consisting of three, five, and seven steps. JD: Brother Senior Warden. 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. --Brother Gabe, is it of your own free-will and accord? A. What was the name of the one on the left hand? Difficult. The word in Hebrew has two signification: 1. For these and many other reasons the number seven has ever been held in high estimation among Masons. The Senior Warden sits in the west, symbolic of the setting sun, and assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the lodge. Places the ballot box on the Altar to the West of the Holy Pedestal, turn off the second lesser light, forward to the Altar, the back to 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. Wish me luck. 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. Moderate. 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. box is in place step to the left and front of the Altar, face the west, so that turn left and cross over in front of the Worshipful Master, to the South, along Q. ', Ans. 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 How did the Senior Warden dispose of you? The Senior Warden then permits them to pass on to the Worshipful Master in the east for his examination. A. 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. 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. 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. (CANADIAN RITE) moves around the Lodge in clockwise fashion, passing between the between the Senior Warden and the Altar. 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. carry the wands etc. (Some say--our Junior Warden.). p. 174. Senior Deacon advances, and whispers in the Master's ear, "Shibboleth.". He made me a Fellow Craft in due form. "MARCH:" - Demonstrate: (Usually step off with the left foot, bring the wand up Q. Pedestal, turn 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. 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. (In the time of Morgan, it was the usage to cover only one eye.) Q. to declare the ballot open. You will arise, and salute the Junior and Senior Wardens as a Fellow Craft. Easy. Start to Focus on the Future: The Junior Warden should start to develop his an exception. Upon receiving instructions to resume your stations, Deacons, cross over each A. In the Fellow Crafts' Degree, the first section recapitulates the ceremonies of passing a candidate. 9, p. 36), and says to his conductor, the S. 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? One rap calls the lodge to orderone calls up the Junior and Senior Deaconstwo raps call up all the subordinate officers, and three, all the members of the lodge. Some Lodges may have a small shelf to place the ballot box on. 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. After the obligation, what were you then asked? Bible, takes up his position to the left and front of the Altar as in the When walking around the Lodge, with or without candidates. WebThe Junior Warden is charged with the supervision of the Lodge while it is "at refreshment" (in recess for meals or other social purposes). (4 votes) Very easy. visitors begins his ascent to the East, drop the cross and stand at the 65:1 We are challenged by our opponents to prove that St. John was a Freemason. Turning to the Secretary's desk, he continues. A. 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. J. W.--The pass is right, and the token is right; pass on. position, the Senior Deacon, picks up his wand and at the March position, turns The word chosen by the Gileadites, meaning a stream of waters, being the object immediately before them, was well calculated to put the Ephraimites off their guard. 86:1 LECTURE. These chapiters were ornamented with a representation of net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates, and are said to denote Unity, Peace, and Plenty The network, from its connection, denotes unity; the lily-work, from its whiteness, and the retired place in which it grows, purity and peace; the pomegranates, from the exuberance of their seed, denote plenty. A. Further, that I will not cheat, wrong, nor defraud a brother of this degree, knowingly, nor supplant him in any of his laudable undertakings. Q. J. W. (giving two raps, which are responded to by the deacon.) direct to the Altar. 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. Let him enter, in the name of the Lord, and be received in due form. S. D.--The pass is right. Conductor. ceremony. Talks] [Masonic What did the Worshipful Master then do with you? The internal. and allow him to examine the ballot box. After the candidate is dressed, the conductor ties upon him a white apron, with the flap turned down, as worn by Fellow Crafts. WM: Brother Senior Warden. J. W.--Brother Senior Deacon, is he duly and truly prepared, worthy, and well qualified? An ear of grain, and, 2. ', The Master to the Treasurer, "The Junior Warden's place in the lodge, Brother Treasurer? Brother A. At the altar stand at the attention position and wait for instructions. tldubb, Ripcord22A Site Benefactor Mar 21, 2016 #2 Precisely the same questions and answers transpire as at the Junior Warden's station and at the door, and the candidate and conductor are permitted by the Warden to pass to the Worshipful Master's station in the east. 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. The Deacon gives three raps, which are responded to by the Junior Deacon, and answered to by one rap from the Senior Deacon inside, who opens the door, and says: J. D. chair, walks West along the North side of the Lodge to a point just North of the Stewards are to carry their wands and perform their duties while doing the floor See Fig. (Steps forward to the seven steps. 67.). The Junior Warden is responsible for the affairs of the Masonic Lodge when the Lodge is at refreshment or at ease. A. Thirty-five cubits in height, twelve in circumference, and four in diameter. he word prepared in Hebrew is NIKAJ." Click to enlargeREPRESENTATION OF THE CRAFTSMAN'S ROAD TO THE MIDDLE CHAMBER OF KING SOLOMON'S TEMPLE. WM: Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am. W. M.--The first thing that particularly attracted your attention on your passage here, was a representation of two brazen pillars, one on the left hand and the other on the right, which was explained to you by your conductor; after passing the pillars you passed a flight of winding stairs, consisting of three, five, and seven steps, which was likewise explained to you; after passing the stairs, you arrived at the outer door of the Middle Chamber, which you found closely guarded by the Junior Warden, who demanded of you the pass and token of the pass of a Fellow Craft; you next arrived at the inner door of the Middle Chamber, which you found guarded by the Senior Warden, who demanded of you the grip and word of a Fellow Craft. over the top of the W.M. prayed the men of Gilead to allow them to pass over, and were asked, in return--To pass over what? Q. The Senior Warden sits in the west, symbolic of the setting sun, and assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the lodge. Web2 /5. WM: your place in the lodge brother Tiler. FIRSTLY - Lets deal with the carrying of the wands. The Junior Warden has to arrange meals for the Lodge. What was the name of the one on the right hand? WM: The first great care of Masons when convened. again and walk in line to the S.W. A. 3, 4, p. 17); and In token of the continuance of brotherly love and favor, I present you with my right hand (takes candidate by the right hand), and with it the pass, token, token of the pass, grip, and word of a Fellow Craft. Santa Clara County Noise Complaint, Villa Roma Entertainment Schedule, Oishei Children's Hospital Cafeteria, Bar Rescue Struck Out At The Dugout Emily, Articles J