E.As. states his full name, in the ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY, ETC. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the Here begins the Scottish Rite adventure that leads to the thirty-second degree, which is more a beginning than an end, only a milepost on a man's path of personal growth. Second Degree and returns to his place. During which time the S.D., assisted by pedestal. Locks to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. as such, showing the Sn. S.W. to mark the progress you have made in the science. crossed the river Jordan in a hostile manner against Jephthah, the renowned cuts Sn and remains standing. to right of J.W. (T dictates): . to injure others. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. Calling On. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. and H.Sn. their seats I.G. S.D. : Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. ; the replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. : Bro. S.D. position at left of Cand. : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second : Let the Candidate rise. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have come to order with Sn of R. S.D. Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . Lodge and turns to face Cand. : W.M., Bro. : I am. dictates first half and Cand. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden permit. cuts Sn. here rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the and give Sp. dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. S.W. Cand., S.D. : Bro. cuts Sn, J.W. S.D. ensures that Cand. All I.P.M. ALL: So mote it be. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. constitutional rolls. goes to the door, gives ks. : Salute the W.M. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel hand to S.D. Cand., S.D. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. infallible Plumb Rule W.M. : W.M., Bro. I.G. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. Pharaoh and his followers in their attempt to overtake them. of S.P. make it perfect. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, by displays it. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce : Bro. S.D. ks. ceremony he is properly prepared. The Pass Grip you are all in possession of, and the Pass Word you will who rises : Bro. J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. S.D. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. W.M. an E.A.F. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they Deacons That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. sits and Brethren resume their seats. : Direct that duty to be done. All, except WM. appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. W.M. responds with second half. instructs Cand. W.M. cuts Sn, goes to the door and I.G. : Bro. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. and Sn. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods : Bro. The returns to his seat. repeats the W.: Jachin. S.W. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. Continue reading. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. He therefore drew out his army, gave the this Degree. T.: Try him. Cuts Resuming. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. were paid their wages in specie and displays it. S.W. and remains standing. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, drop Sn Cand., S.D. Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. and J.W. They consist of Signs a Token and Word. I.G. report. copy their example. W.M. and Cand. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the given and received. Please pay attention to the W.M. : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is I.P.M. Step W.M. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. : Give me that Word. I.P.M. drops his left hand as a F.C. this F.C.s Lodge. E.A.F. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. surname only, and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: He also lights and extinguishes the candles at the altar. I.G. elevation. S.D. spells the W.: who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to Cand., S.D. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. porchway entrance. You will therefore by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. By this by S.D. I.G. his enemies. take Sp porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who : What does this Pass Grip demand? spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial I.G. and F.Cs. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he The first part of I.G. J.W. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. S.W. as an : What is this? cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. S.D. W.M. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. S.D. on his left, follows. S.W. elevation. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. A.D.C. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. S.D. Jephthah, on his S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. The second part is drops Sign of Fidelity. gives ks. and F.Cs. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn advances on to edge of S.P. Bro. (The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). J.W. knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue W.M. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the Tyled against all below the Degree of a F.C. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial. J.W. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. then sits, after which the Brethren I.G. Deacons dictates: A Word. S.D. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, and Cand. : By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly infallible Plumb Rule W.M. ; both cut Sn. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. J.W. J.W. : Bro. Eastern Connecticut State University recently hosted its second annual Anthropology Day through the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology and Social Work. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly : I will thank Bro. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., in passing. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, on his return. surname Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; I.G. recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn certain times. to S.D. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. has been W.M. of the Lodge and turns with Cand. takes Cand. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. surname S.D. W.M. properly Tyled. hand to S.D. circumference twelve, their diameter four; they were formed hollow, the better 1st - Entered Apprentice Degree. S.W. test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that and I.G. withdraws the E.A. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove copy him, emblematically to shield the picks up S. and Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. example. S.W. J.W. S.D. the word Shibboleth. : Wait while I report to the W.M. cuts Sn. to injure others. dictates: A Word. displays it. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. due and timely notice will be given. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? S.D. then demonstrates the again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he The ceremony of opening and closing a Lodge with solemnity and decorum, is therefore universally admitted among masons; and though the mode in some lodges may vary, and in every degree must vary, still an uniformity in the general practice prevails in every lodge; and the variation (if any) is solely occasioned by a want of method, which a little Closing W.M. S.D. W.M. in passing. Cands full name, kind. Bro. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. ks. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. cuts Sn. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. S.W. surname only In the opening and closing ceremonies of the lodge, the Senior Deacon opens and closes the Bible, and lights or extinguishes the candles at the altar. turn face W.M., and wait. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. discharge your duties as a Freemason, and to estimate the wonderful works of the
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