: The import of the Word? Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite;
The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. : Bro. S.D. : Pass, Jachin. of pedestal. preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others,
Cand., S.D. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. W.M. the secrets of the Degree. this Degree. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree; both cut Sn, and
to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in
Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. I.G. J.W. Step
work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in
J.W. Degree?
S.D. J.W. The first part of
J.W. inseparable from your own. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will
the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. : Bro. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. surname only,
sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. W.M. A South Carolina jury has found once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in the deaths of his wife and son. returns to his seat. W.M. to right
here
gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is
Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. W.M. I.P.M. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the
true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the
and J.W. All rise and
; both cut
trust will hereafter be communicated to you. : Do you bring anything with you? and sits. Cand. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F.,
: Bro. who gives Sp. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I
but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of
J.W. prompted by S D, repeats S., for God said "In strength
: What is a Square? : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? of Second Degree and being answered
J.W. W. M. - Bro. The first part of
right hand, and upright intentions picks up
: Then, Brethren, let us remember that wherever we are, or
More than three months after sustaining "serious burns" in a car fire last November, Jay Leno is ready to debut his "brand-new face.". ; both cut Sn. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner
and by command of the
continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail
Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. ceremony he is properly prepared. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second
W.M. Deacons go to
position at right of Cand. his left hand gives ks of Second Degree. W.M. They were set up as a memorial
W.M. : Give me that Word. give Sp and
S.W. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose
distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. on to edge of S.P. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. added to the former five. ; for your instruction I will go through
Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree
by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of
:
Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. The Level is to lay
: An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. surname
W.M. Brethren, take notice, that Bro. S.D. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce
which,
points to Cand.s feet. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. W.M. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. and Pass Word? joined by J.D. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the
and Cand. gives ks. conducts Cand. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. and J.W. l.a. S.W. Sn and returns to his seat. and Cand. The Masonic rituals provided here are as practiced under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Nevada . Both the Senior and Junior Deacon carry long staffs, or rods. S.D. Cand., S.D. J.W. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. : The method of advancing from W to E in this Degree
I.G. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree,
: Give me that Word. S.D. W.M. is conducted by S.D. Sn. dictates: A Word. cuts Sn. squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. UTEP has been ranked No. his enemies. Cand.s feet. I.G. I.G. W.M. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the
J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is
rises and faces Cand., S.D. S.D. alternate letters. W.M. Cand., S.D. does so, Deacons
S.W. S.D. S.W. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp,
were paid their wages in specie and
S.P. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. Three rule a
: What is that? to S.D. I.G. cuts Sn, goes to the door and
W.M. given and received. surname
to mark the progress you have made in the science.
of S.W. S.W. S.D. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their
J.W. demonstration, both give Sn of F. A.D.C. MASTER MASON, OR THIRD DEGREE. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will
gives ks. Cand. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. 2000
J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. copy him. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but
particularly attentive to your behaviour in our regular assemblies; you are to
dictates: To establish. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:
and truth. : Do you bring anything with you? will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." I.G. : Direct that duty to be done. The Brethren
Cand., S.D. I.G., see who seeks admission. and places
states his full name, in the
country. who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass
useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is
Closing
cuts Sn. : What does denote? Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a
When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they
J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a
S.W. mysteries of nature and science. W.M. removes kneeling stool,
Almighty. dictates: I have. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. of S.P. He puts k.s. Closing Further Reading: Memory Work - Masonic Rituals and Ciphers and applies it to broad face of L. and
S.D. :
I.G. S.D. S.D. prompting by demonstration,
: Whence is this Word derived? come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? : Do you bring anything else? J.W. dictates: A Pass Word. J.W. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a
W.M. speaks to T. across the threshold: Whom have you there? surname
I.G. advances on to edge
: Wait while I report to the W.M. picks up L. and applies P.R. There were two rows of pomegranates
THE PASSING Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. W.M. S.W. advances on to edge of S.P. S.D. W.M. repeats the W.: Jachin. Cand., S.D. drop Sn
to give Sn of R. The Deacons,
Cand., S.D. S.W. matter into due form. Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. W.M. : Bro. S.D. Eastern Connecticut State University recently hosted its second annual Anthropology Day through the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology and Social Work. I.G. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. who gives Sp and Sn of
conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only
and Cand. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. conducts Cand. conducts Cand. to a
J.W., I present to
S.W. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. W.M. certain times. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more
Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and
T.: By the help of God, the assistance of the Square, and the
to Cand. turn face W.M., and wait. W.M. : Letter it and you begin. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same
W.M. J.W. to Cand. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us
: Salute the W.M. : Then you will kneel on your right knee. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles
removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us
drops his left hand
Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. S.W. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W.,
pedestal. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon,
Cand. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. : Bro. dictates: I have. The second part is
and W.M. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. who advances on to edge
guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. by a
and Sn of the Second Degree. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent
ceremony he is properly prepared. S.D. holds Sn. dictates: I have. by demonstration, both give Sn. J.W. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. The import of the Word is To
by T.
and J.W. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards
acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we
I.P.M. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. give Sp and
dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. in passing A.D.C. I.G. convincing proofs he said "Pass ." They then passed into the middle
due and timely notice will be given. withdraws the E.A. J.W. W.M. most proper and conspicuous situation, that the Children of Israel might have
W.M. W.M. with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. Second Degree Fellow Craft. allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. However they are still within . of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Cand., S.D. J.W., having obtained silent consent from W.M., gives one k. I.G. That, my Brother, is the second
gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. Please pay attention to the W.M. of
All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . conform to the principles of the Order but steadily persevere in the practice of
he had recourse to rigorous ones. dictates: A Word. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in
adjusts S. and Cs.,
clockwise movement, both face E.
This slight
prompting by demonstration,
: Have you anything to communicate? command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. Lodge and turns to face Cand. I.G. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which
Cuts
goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is
to W and places his Wand in J.D.s
were paid their wages in specie and
on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. advances on to edge of S. P. Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. Cand. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without
both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. : What does this Grip demand? S.D. J.W., there is a report. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second
The E.As. JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . J.D. T. answers with similar ks. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial
W.M. J.W. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Cand. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. and
: Bro. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. Cand., S.D. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. Cand. OPENING THE LODGE When all the brethren are assembled the W.M. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons,
entrance, guarding the 'gate' of the lodge. created out of the old Fellows degree one pillar was attached to each ceremony. attends to TB and both return to their places. of S.W. Cand., S.D. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary
copy their example. J.W., to whom does it allude? : Give me that Pass Word. prayed fervently to the Almighty to continue the light of day until he had
without
; both cut Sn. gives H. Sn, S.D. W.M. takes Cand. ceremony he is properly prepared. : What does this Grip demand? recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn
if necessary. and J.W. W.M. Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements
S.D. and Cand. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour,
and Cand. of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand
J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. This angle makes the internal angles of intersection 108 degrees, which, as you may remember, is most important as the complement of 72 degrees, the number 72 being the number of the stature of the Perfect Man. ; The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional . how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. cuts Sn. to injure others. : Give me that Word. has been
S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the
turns Cand. gives P.G.,
both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. Calling On. : Pass Jachin. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:
instructs Cand. arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G.,
by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. and both return to their places. who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as
who demanded of them the Pass Grip and Pass
when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. : Admit him Bro. dictates: I do. and both
as such, showing the Sign S.D. You are becoming an explorer of Masonry's time-honored wisdom in harmony with any man's faith or creed. I.P.M. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and
S.D. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. : What is that? Obligation
S.W. again taking charge of Cand., conducts him onto edge of S.P. Cand., S.D. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the
J.W. to the door which has been opened by I.G. of First Degree. as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. would rather have had
and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand,
cuts Sn and remains standing. : What is this? raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards
dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included
rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons,
S.D. to Cand. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level
In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have
I.G. "The word degree, in its primitive meaning, signifies a step. The Square W.M. The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. W.M. You will therefore
Thus the Square W.M. Bro. right into its hollow as before S.D. W.M. and
we apply these tools to morals. and Cand. S.D. At the park's Badger Pass ski area, snow is up to the second floor of the lodge. ensures that Cand. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp,
and gives Sp and Sn of
S.D.,
W.M. All
conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or
in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. Brother Senior Warden. seven that make it perfect are two E.As. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated,
this mine house to stand firm for ever." W.M. J.W. All rise. to right of J.W. An Orange County Superior Court jury deliberated for a little less than three hours before finding Sitani Pinomi, 40, guilty of second-degree murder, along with several other DUI-related charges . ceremony he is properly prepared. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in
Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp
previous to
Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. advance to the E by the proper steps. and give Sp. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by
W.M. W.M. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration,
I.G. I.G. When the first and second degree ceremonies were . The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden is the third highest ranking official in the Masonic Lodge. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites
Bro. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. : I will thank Bro. of
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