The closing cross your wands above the head of the official guest. W. M.--Brother Gabe, you will detach your hand, and kiss the book on which your hand rests, which is the Holy Bible. To the three jewels of a Fellow Craft--an attentive ear an instructive tongue, and a faithful breast. side to the Junior Warden. Opening ', Ans. A. I hope that I have 'To keep off all cowans and eaves-droppers, see that none pass or repass without permission from the Master.' They were; with two large chapiters, one on each. As they approach the Junior Warden's desk, he (the Junior Warden) exclaims: S. D.--A Craftsman, on his way to the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple. ', The Master to the Treasurer, "The Junior Warden's place in the lodge, Brother Treasurer? Conductor--Brother, we will pursue our journey. box is in place step to the left and front of the Altar, face the west, so that (Formerly, the rope was put twice round the candidate's neck.) Stewards will then wait for the Tyler to open the After the obligation, what were you then asked? I will suffer you to pass on to the Senior Warden's station in the west. In the Fellow Crafts' Degree, the first section recapitulates the ceremonies of passing a candidate. 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. [ i.e., furnish them with an apron.] After you have returned to your chair and you are waiting for instructions to be 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. 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. Senior Deacon advances, and whispers in the Master's ear, "Shibboleth.". They then retire from the Lodge to the ante-room. 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. Easy. 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. They are the noblest instruments for improving the mind, and giving it the most distinct idea of any problem or proposition, as well as enabling it to solve the same. North side to the Senior Warden, then to the Junior Warden and then directly (They pass the thumbs, as before described. JD: Brother Senior Warden. WebThe Junior Warden is charged with the supervision of the Lodge while it is "at refreshment" (in recess for meals or other social purposes). in the right hand, close to the body and carry the wand at a 45 degree angle to SW: CANDIDATE TAKING THE OATH OF A FELLOW CRAFT. Junior Warden In countries adjacent to Palestine the same defect prevails.--Historical Landmarks. ', Master to the Senior Warden, 'The Master's place in the lodge? 12, p. LEARN THE RITUAL . Opening 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. Junior Warden What was the entire height of these pillars? --Brother Gabe, is it of your own free-will and accord? Tiler: Tiler dose so. How to pronounce jarden WM: Brother Senior Warden. called to the East, go with him, holding the cross, and when the official 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." allow him to examine. SW: Why had you a cable-tow twice about your right arm? You will wait with patience until the Worshipful Master is informed of your request, and his answer returned. The symbolical interpretation of each floor cloth increases in interest as we gradually advance through the field of corn by the river-side.--Theo. His left arm, as far as the elbow, should be held in a horizontal position, and the rest of the arm in a vertical position, forming another square--his arm supported by the square, held under his elbow, and his right hand resting on the open Bible. 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. The Worshipful Master now takes the candidate by the Entered Apprentice's grip (see Entered Apprentice's grip, Fig. First Ritual as Junior Warden '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. Junior Deacon stands on the left. Conductor--It has; it alludes to the manner in which my hands were placed when I took upon myself the solemn oath of a Fellow Craft. Books Online] [E-Books] [Library Of Junior [Here lodges differ very much. 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. At this point the conductor unties the hoodwink, and lets it fall from the candidate's eyes. If so he will approach the East. MAIN DIFFERENCES: The main differences in the two rites. On being brought to light, what did you first discover, more than you had heretofore discovered? In some jurisdictions the Junior Warden has a particular responsibility for ensuring that visiting Masons are in possession of the necessary credentials. the South to the South West corner, where the Junior Deacon drops off the --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. position and await the knock, then return your wand to the holder. 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." East, along the South to the South West and then in front of the Senior Warden, Have got my lines down and am very much looking forward to it. You will arise, and salute the Junior and Senior Wardens as a Fellow Craft. 86:1 LECTURE. 5, 5. prayed the men of Gilead to allow them to pass over, and were asked, in return--To pass over what? By being divested of all metals, neither naked nor clothed, barefoot nor shod, hoodwinked, with a cable-tow twice about my right arm, in which condition I was conducted to the door of a Lodge by a brother. 4, 4. [Articles] [Masonic tldubb, Ripcord22A Site Benefactor Mar 21, 2016 #2 [paragraph continues] As you increase in knowledge you will improve in social intercourse. Deacons-Stewards are to perambulate the Lodge rooms in both rites. The closing in the first degree, only involves the Senior Deacon and he will Development] [Education] [Masonic It is for informational purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the views Junior Warden (At the words, "is right," lifting candidate from his knees at the altar.) and return to a point just behind and to the right of the person closing the ', Ans. A. They further allude to the three principal officers of the Lodge, viz. Q. After Prayer WM: I now declare this lodge of Fellow Crafts duly opened, Brother Junior Deacon, inform the Tyler. So help me God, and keep me steadfast in the due performance of the same. Webwelcome and needed. The Master then gives one rap on the altar with his gavel, when all the brethren but himself and the conductor (S. D.) take their seats. Both Deacons back to the Altar, across to the Junior Warden, then back to the Altar, via the A. At the Altar hold the cross. [ i.e., furnish them with an apron.] The better to withstand inundations or conflagrations; they were said to contain all the archives of Masonry. The candidate, prompted by his conductor, answers--More light in Masonry. In some jurisdictions the Junior Warden has a particular responsibility for ensuring that visiting Masons are in possession of the necessary credentials. Q. (Some say without permission from the chair. A. (In the time of Morgan, it was the usage to cover only one eye.) 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. 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. The ways to ', Master to the Secretary, 'Your duty there, Brother Secretary? (YORK RITE) move both ways along the North and South sides, cross over the Lodge JD: To see that they are duly tyled. B., who has been regularly initiated Entered Apprentice, and now wishes to receive more light in Masonry, by being passed to the degree of Fellow Craft. WM: your place in the lodge brother Tiler. After being taught to wear your apron as a Fellow Craft, how were you then disposed of? Worshipful Master that distinguished visitors are to be received, stand up, pick Q. therefore, be termed Freemasonry, retaining the same form, but practised under another name.--Historical Landmarks, vol. (Some letter it, Shib-bo-leth.). After the W.M. 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. : with two large globes or balls, one on each. then return to the holders. Thus, when the Ephraimites. Conductor.--Ja. For a more definite idea of this arrangement, the reader is referred to Fig. WM: Brother Senior Warden. All Articles] [Masonic The Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite. Closing in the third Degree, after the Senior Warden is invited to give the A. A survey of nature, and the observation of her beautiful proportions, first determined man to imitate the Divine plan, and study symmetry and order. ', Ans. The Masonic Trowel Stand at the attention position and do not stand at 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. The Deacon here ties a hoodwink, or hand-kerchief, over both eyes. An angle of ninety degrees, or a fourth part of a circle. of Freemasonry, nor webmaster nor those of any Did any thing in particular strike your attention on your return? What did you then discover? S. D.--I will letter it, or halve it with you. dedicated to the holy STS. SW: Brother Junior Deacon. W. M. (moving his thumb to the second joint.)--Pass. The thing is incapable of direct proof. Amen. (Steps 1 and 2, Fig. First Ritual as Junior Warden It should be here remarked, that when a candidate is prepared in the ante-room for the Fellow Craft's degree, he has an apron tied on him, with the flap up, as worn by an Entered Apprentice, which he wears until he arrives at this part of the ceremony. First Ritual as Junior Warden He ordered me to be returned to the Senior Warden in the west, who taught me to approach the east by two upright regular steps, my feet forming an angle of a square, my body erect at the altar before the Worshipful Master in the east. the wand in the right hand, close to the body, so the wand is also in an upright 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--The pass grip of a Fellow Craft. (Reads from Monitor respecting grammar, rhetoric, &., &c.). WM: Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am. W. M.--Brethren, you will stretch forth your hands, and assist me in bringing our brother to light. (Stepping to the three steps on the floor or carpet.) Difficult. 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. Such is the nature of your engagements as a Fellow Craft; and to these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties. WebAt the right of the Worshipful Master. How did the Senior Warden dispose of you? Calmet positively asserts that he was an Essene, which was the secret society of the day, that conveyed moral truths under symbolical figures, and may. S. D. Conductor--Brother Gabe, we are now about to make an ascent through a porch, 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 due, and jewels of a Fellow Craft. Conductor--Duegard of a Fellow Craft Mason. 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. Bible, takes up his position to the left and front of the Altar as in the The conductor and candidate now pass on to the Senior Warden in the west, where they pass precisely the same examination as that just described with the Junior Warden. Place the ballot if possible for Deacons. WebThe Junior Warden is charged with the supervision of the Lodge while it is "at refreshment" (in recess for meals or other social purposes). Opening Were those columns adorned with any thing further? Still facing West, stop in front of the Junior Warden Turning to the Secretary's desk, he continues. corner and then to the S. W. J.W., allow the examination, then to the S. W. allow the examination and then to Amen. Start to Focus on the Future: The Junior Warden should start to develop his (Some say "Jachin," without halving.). A. perambulation when Degree are being conducted. Blogs] [Links] chairs where the S.W. J. W.--Brother Senior Deacon, is he duly and truly prepared, worthy, and well qualified? You are not to palliate, or aggravate, the offences of your brethren; but, in the decision of every trespass against our rules, you are to judge with candor, admonish with friendship, and reprehend judge with justice. 3 and 4, page 17.). Senior Warden on his Left walks up the North side of the Lodge to a point just (See Fig. Junior Warden. ballot, and when instructed to present the ballot to the Wardens, proceed to the Some Lodges may have a small shelf to place the ballot box on. picks up his wand at March position, walks to the Worshipful Masters pedestal J. D.--He has it not, but I have it for him. Q. The Junior Warden has to arrange meals for the Lodge. Talks] [Masonic A. I was bid to wait with patience until the Worshipful Master should be informed of my request and his answer returned. 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. Phil., p. 199. altar and compasses in this Degree, p. 58. dummies Steps back for further instruction and when the Worshipful Master declares the A. Brother Rosenberg, an eminent Jewish Mason, residing in Paris, thus improves the names of these pillars: "In the First Degree, the candidate receives in his preparation the elements of the sciences; it remains for him to instruct or to fortify himself by means of the higher sciences; the word fortify in Hebrew is ZAOB. Conductor--I have not; but I have a pass, token, token of the pass, grip, and word. Opening WM: your place in the lodge brother Tiler. attention position, until the official visitor enters the Lodge room, then cross 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. By ears of corn hanging near a water-ford. A. The internal. 13. right, walks along the North side of the Lodge room to the N.W. 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 some they declare the lodge opened as follows, before they give the signs:], Most holy and glorious God! Is the Tiler of the lodge present? Worshipful Master and the Altar and the Senior Warden and the Altar. W. M.--Brother Gabe, this ends this degree, with the exception of a charge, which I will now give to you. A passage in Scripture, wherein God has declared in his word, "In strength shall this house be established.". The architect began to design, and the plans which he laid down, being improved by experience and time, have produced works which are the admiration of every age. Altar and Lights. When Volume of the Sacred Law is opened, turn to the North and walk to the North Master to destroy the ballot. 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. WM: Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am. S. D.--A Craftsman, on his way to the Middle Chamber. dummies 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. A. tldubb, Ripcord22A Site Benefactor Mar 21, 2016 #2 A stream of water.--Lexicon. A. 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. [What is New] Q. The Senior Deacon now takes the candidate by the right arm, followed by the Stewards, and conducts him twice around the Lodge, counting from the Junior Warden's station in the south, during which time the Master reads the following passage of Scripture: "Thus he showed me: and behold, the Lord stood upon a wall made by a plumb-line, with a plumb-line in his hand. The Master here shows the candidate these tools, which are generally made of rosewood .or ebony, and kept for these occasions on the Master's desk. At the building of King Solomon's Temple, and of many other Masonic edifices. Junior Warden BALLOTING: (CANADIAN RITE) Upon instructions from the Worshipful Master to i. He has two stewards that are his assistants. S. D.--By ears of corn hanging near a water-ford. The Senior Deacon then takes the square from the altar, and, repairing to the door, he opens it, and says: S. D.--Let him enter in the name of the Lord, and be received in due form. chair, walks West along the North side of the Lodge to a point just North of the Warden's Pedestal, turns on second lesser light, then on the right of the I.P.M. volume of the sacred law. The Junior Warden is responsible for the affairs of the Masonic Lodge when the Lodge is at refreshment or at ease. [ i.e., furnish them with an apron.] ', Ans. 75:1 SHIBBOLETH. To denote the universality of Masonry, and that a Mason's y ought to be equally extensive. Destroy the ballot in view of everyone present and return to chair. (4 votes) Very easy. ', Ans. Junior ', Master to Junior Deacon, 'The Senior Deacon's place in the lodge? JD: Brother Senior Warden. the ballot box. Senior Deacon advances, and whispers in the Junior Warden's ear, "Shibboleth.". OPENING And Closing LODGE CEREMONIES J. D.--Well, Brother Gabe, you will have to be prepared for this Degree as all have been before you. Let him enter, in the name of the Lord, and be received in due form. 'Duly to observe the Worshipful Master's will and pleasure; receive all moneys and money bills from the hands of the Secretary; keep a just and true account of the same; pay them out by order of the Worshipful Master and consent of the Brethren. S. D.--By what further right, or benefit, does he expect to gain admission? A. words to the Worshipful Master, the Junior Deacon picks up his Wand and with the ', Master to Junior Warden, 'Your business there, Brother Junior? Two large pillars, each from six and a half to seven feet high, are placed near the door, about five feet apart, and fifteen pieces of painted board, of a rectangular. 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. SW: A. Opening The five orders of architecture are Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite. ', Master to the Senior Warden, 'His duty there? The attentive ear receives the sound from the instructive tongue, and the mysteries of Masonry are safely lodged in the repository of faithful breasts. right. 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. WebOPENING THE LODGE WM: Officers, take your respective stations and places; Brethren, be clothed. Worshipful Master, to the south East corner, along the South to his position on A. WebBipin Pitrola (Beadle), Wayne Warlow (Senior Warden), Windsor Coles (Master) and Sarah Cockbill (Junior Warden) Liverymen in finery for parade VoxPupils Pupils of All Saints reveal their favourite green projects Jack Scholes, 10, said: "I have been a junior warden which involves persuading others not to graffiti or misbehave." Upon arriving here, he (the Senior Deacon) says to the candidate: Brother, we are now approaching the outer door of King Solomon's Temple, which appears to be tyled or guarded by the Junior Warden. At the altar stand at the attention position and wait for instructions. Junior Warden WebWarden. OPENING And Closing LODGE CEREMONIES What are the five orders in architecture? Difficult. All this I most solemnly promise and swear with a firm and steadfast resolution to perform the same, without any hesitation, mental reservation, or self-evasion of mind whatever, binding myself under no less penalty than of having my breast torn open2 ( see sign of Fellow Craft, Fig. By the time the Master has finished reading the above passage of Scripture, the candidate and conductor have passed around the room twice, and arrived at the Junior Warden's station in the south. 9, p. 36), and says to his conductor, the S. If it was of my own free-will and accord, if I was worthy and well qualified, duly and truly prepared, had made suitable proficiency in the preceding degree, and was properly vouched for; all of which being answered in the affirmative, I was asked by what further right or benefit I expected to gain admission. The attentive ear receives the sound from the instructive tongue, and the mysteries of Masonry are safely lodged in the repository of faithful breasts. over the top of the W.M. their wands to the holder only after the knock has been given. FELLOW CRAFT, OR SECOND DEGREE. - sacred-texts.com 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 ', Master to Treasurer, 'Your duty there, Brother Treasurer? W. M.--I shall now direct your attention to the letter "G" (here the Master turns and points to a large gilded letter "G," which is generally placed on the wall back of the Master's seat and above his head; some Lodges suspend it in front of the Master, by a cord or wire), which is the initial of geometry, the fifth science, it being that on which this Degree was principally founded. They were cast hollow the better to withstand inundation and conflagrations, and are said to have contained the archives of Masonry. A. (at the same time giving the due-guard, which is never omitted when the Master is addressed. (York Rite) Junior Steward, walks West to to North West corner, crosses over in 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. (Canadian rite) Upon instruction, 'To see the lodge tyled, Worshipful. Conductor--The sign of a Fellow Craft Mason. A. 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. (conductor.) 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). (See engraving.). W. M.--Brother Senior Deacon (the Master speaking in a very deep tone of voice), is he duly and truly prepared, worthy, and well qualified? ', Ans. S. D.--Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding degree? his chair. Is the Tiler of the lodge present? other, Senior going directly North to his chair, and the Junior going to the A. front of the Senior Warden and take up your position on the right side. 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 picks up wand and ballot box, walks along the North side to the Worshipful Worshipful Master. (4 votes) Very easy. Webthe ritual for the Senior Deacon and Junior Warden during the opening and closing of the Lodge on each Degree, and the ritual for the conduction of business during a Stated Meeting. WM: Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am. goes direct to his chair.
