Seven; one Master and six Entered Apprentices. excess, and see that they return to their labor, in --Nothing, Worshipful. B. not only lived to finish all the work, in whatever capacity he might have been engaged, but also, according to the testimony of Josephus, who calls him ABDEMON, he returned to Tyre, and died there at a good old age.--The Freemason's Treasury, pp. The room is cleared by removing the altar and lights, and the two large pillars used in the Second Degree. --The Freemason's Treasury, p. 213. This is also used occasionally by some Masters in the lecture: S. W.--At the right hand of the Senior Warden in the west. Craft at work, giving them proper instruction, WM: Opening and Closing Lodge- Jr Deacon. 87:1 Our present Third Degree is not architectural, but traditionary, historical, and legendary; its traditions being unfortunately hyperbolical; its history apocryphal, and its legends fabulous.--The Freemason's Treasury, p. 222. Candidate (prompted by conductor.) Craftsmen, we are having good times; I wonder if it will last. FIG. Is the Tiler of the lodge present? 6, p. (See Fig. Second Craftsman--The very fellows of whom we are in pursuit. J. W.--The password is right. What gave rise to pret-a-porter fashions? 107:1 Professor Stuart, of Andover, one of the most skilful linguists and earned men in the United States, has endeavored to show that the legend of the Third Degree is an imposture, "since the names of the criminals are formed from the Latin language, and not from the Hebrew, to which they have no affinity whatever." Present or Past Masters, they are, cordially Are you willing to take the oath? The over 30,000 Masons of Kentucky welcome you to the Grand Lodge of Kentucky Free and Accepted Masons site. In the primitive lectures--i.e., those which were used after the Revival in 1717, for the subject was never ventilated before that date--they were called "the three principal entrances to the Temple"; but subsequently it was thought expedient to particularize these entrances; and the passage was altered at first to "the east, west and south doors"; and, at the Union in 1813, the version became "north, south, and east entrances." The third was the voice of Jubelum, exclaiming, louder than the rest: 'It was I that gave the fatal blow, it was I that killed him. At the hour prescribed in the by - laws for opening the Lodge, with a sufficient number of the members being present,- eight at least (for an Entered Apprentice Lodge, six for a Fellow - craft Lodge and four for a Master Mason's lodge),- they "clothe" themselves in their proper regalia, which, for regular members, is typically a white linen apron. p. 178. Remember it more "especially to the household of the faithful.". W, M.--Is he worthy and well qualified, duly and truly prepared? One of the brethren then replies: "We will go a southwesterly course, and will come up with our brothers." In some Lodges, the brethren on this occasion attire the candidate with a very rich apron and yoke. the East to open and govern the Lodge, setting, the 112.) Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you, that . A candidate for the sublime Degree of a Master Mason is generally (as in the preceding Degrees) prepared by the Junior Deacon and the two Stewards, or some other brethren acting as such. Breast to breast--that you will ever keep in your breast a brother's secrets, when communicated to and received by you as such, murder and treason excepted. King Solomon then ordered them to take it by the Fellow Craft grip; but on trial, for the reason before given, the Fellow Craft's grip failed to benefit any--it could not be raised. S. D.--Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding degrees? For this purpose the ACACIA was used.--Lexicon. EL Masonic Temple holds public open house The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge sits in the West (symbolic of the setting sun) and assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge. any un-Masonic conduct whereby the. King Solomon ordered them to divide in parties, and travel three east, three west, three north, and three south, with others whom he should appoint, in search of the ruffians. that my body had been cut in two," &c., &c. The third was the voice of Jubelum, exclaiming: Upon which they rushed in, seized, bound, and brought them before King Solomon; who, after a due conviction of their guilt, ordered them to be taken without the gates of the courts of the Temple, and executed according to the several imprecations upon their own heads. W. M. (looking conductor in the eye.) FIG 18. 6, p. 18), and says: Worshipful Master, while engaged in the lawful pursuit of Masonry, there is an alarm at the inner door of our Lodge. After the candidate is lowered, one of the ruffians says: Let us plant an acacia at the head of the grave, in order to. "I furthermore promise and swear, that I will stand to and abide by all laws, rules, and regulations of the Master Masons' Degree, and of the Lodge of which I may hereafter become a member, as far as the same shall come to my knowledge; and that I will ever maintain and support the constitution, laws, and edicts of the Grand Lodge under which the same shall be holden. Take due notice thereof and. JD: about the Lodge as he may direct; welcome Conductor. It was from the last that he was led to that most violent and excruciating death. --What is that? [paragraph continues] Master that you teach this candidate how to wear his apron as a Master Mason. --No, we have no pass; we did not know it was necessary. on the right and left, and communicate, SW: Here the Warden opens the ante-room door, and says: "Come in, you twelve Fellow Crafts;" when all those that were left out by the Secretary come into the Lodge, stamping and scuffling along, especially if only a few of them, to impress upon the candidate's mind the idea that there are more. It is the general belief (and it would be readily inferred from most exposures of Masonry) that a candidate is knocked down with a large setting-maul kept for that purpose, but no reasonably sane person would for one moment entertain any such idea of the ceremony of making a Master Mason. W. M.--Why in the east, and his duty there? Some Lodges use the following questions and answers, both at opening and closing: W. M.--Why did you leave the west and travel to the east? W. M.--Brother Gabe, you are kneeling, for the third time, at the altar of Masonry, to take upon yourself the solemn oath of a Master Mason; and I, as Master of this Lodge, take pleasure, as on former occasions, in informing you that there is nothing in it which will interfere with the duty you owe to your God, your neighbor, your country, or self. ), "Kneeling on both my naked knees, both hands resting on the Holy Bible, square, and compasses.". Upon arriving there they commence to lower it into the grave, as they style it, but in reality only from their shoulders to the floor. "Brother Gabe, seven constitute a Lodge of Entered Apprentices--one Master Mason, and six Entered Apprentices. King Solomon then ordered them to divide themselves into parties, and travel three east, three west, three north, and three south; and that they should, with others whom he should appoint, go in search of the ruffians. Opening of the Lodge - Master Mason Ritual The Officers and Brethren, including the Tiler, enter the Lodge room properly clothed with required regalia of office, or apron, in adequate time to ensure opening of the Lodge at the time specified in the bylaws. Attend (Shakes candidate. To observe the sun at meridian, which is the glory, and Masonry has but little changed, and a knowledge of the alterations which have been made since Morgan's exposure was written is all that is requisite to make a "bright Mason." I, communicate W. M.--Brother Gabe, you will now take your seat in this Lodge as a Master Mason, after stepping to the Secretary's desk. ), Conductor--Cain. The drawers are rolled up just above the candidate's knees, and both arms are taken out of his shirt-sleeves, leaving his legs and breast bare. A. I did, by order of the Worshipful Master and the assistance of the brethren. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for, Brethren Demonstrate and model your design. that my body had been severed in two, my bowels taken from thence and burned to ashes, the ashes scattered to the four winds of heaven, that no more remembrance might be had of so vile and wicked a wretch as I. Ah! (See Fig. "The pillar of Wisdom represents Solomon, King of Israel, whose wisdom contrived the mighty fabric; the pillar of Strength, Hiram, king of Tyre, who strengthened Solomon in his grand undertaking; the pillar of Beauty, Hiram Abiff, the widow's son, whose cunning craft and curious workmanship beautified and adorned the Temple. iv. Here Lodges differ in their mode of work; some only pass the candidate around the Lodge once, and as he passes the Junior and Senior Wardens he gives the Master's sign. In the centre, where I was caused to kneel, and implore the blessings of Deity. As the last sound of twelve dies away, the three ruffians cautiously approach the body, and converse among themselves nearly as follows: First Ruffian--Well, we have all met as agreed upon: the question is, what shall we do with the body?