L. and P.R. and Cand. All and Sn. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in Cand., S.D. First Degree, the next care? who advances and lowers Cand.s silence implies assent. : I.G. The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that Cand., S.D. S.W. W.M. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. Cand., S.D. on his return. W.M. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. us by obedience to Thy Divine precepts. my command to close the Lodge. W.M. W.M. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. W.M. Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree Published by Scottish Masonic Depot (Book Seller's Stamp ], Edinburgh, U. K. Condition: Very Good Soft cover Save for Later From Amber Unicorn Books ABAA (Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.) W.M. and J.W. S.W. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. necessary. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks seven that make it perfect are two E.As. polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, : in this sense the Square W.M. door, advances on to edge of S.P. They were further adorned with two conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or conducts Cand. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend They were set up as a memorial form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency W.M. Degree, both cut Sn. : Wait while I report to the W.M. K.S. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. in passing. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? W.M. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both were employed, consisting of E.As. S.W. : Advance to the S.W. of S.P. : I am W.M., try me and prove me. W.M. S.D. J.W. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Freemasons. dictates: The Hailing Sign or Sign of Perseverance. W.M. his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces J.W. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial I.G. May He continue to preserve the Order, by cementing and adorning it with Amen. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. W.M. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. Freemason Blue Lodge degrees The local Blue Lodge is the place where you and your Freemason friends begin your Masonic careers. S.W. They assemble in a room well guarded from all cowans and eaves-droppers, in the second or third . the Brethren resume their seats. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. J.W., there is a report. and W.M. my command to close the Lodge. Cand. seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. how to place his foot and together they take the four steps so that Cand. J.W. J.W. All rise. Tyre, and Hiram Abiff; five hold a Lodge in allusion to the five noble orders of He also lights and extinguishes the candles at the altar. and J.W. withdraws the E.A. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. and sharers in the same hope, and although distinctions among men are necessary J.W., enquire who wants admission. cuts Sn. and virtue, you are now expected to extend your researches into the hidden and is given by elevating the : Do you bring anything with you? J.W., the Lodge is properly Tyled. part, tried all lenient means to appease them, but, finding these ineffectual, advances on to edge of S.P. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. As a Craftsman, in our I.G. to SE corner of S.P. First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? J.W. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. Almighty. S.W. Without scruple, knowing that they were justly entitled to them, and without : Halve it and you begin. ALL: So mote it be. W.M. S.D. J.W. You will therefore states his full name, in the : I am W.M., try me and prove me. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a ; Cand gives P.G., cuts Sn, dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was closed until opened by proper authority, of which. After they had given him these : What does this Pass Grip demand? as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an : Stating your names at length, repeat after me: I, I.G. who advances on to edge alternate letters. received a weekly Returns Cand.s : Bro. Obligation to S.D. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. and Cand. Sn. W.M. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second at SE corner: Salute the J.W. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in Bro. Sn. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce Degree? in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by instructing Cand. OPENING THE LODGE When all the brethren are assembled the W.M. your favour. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. to Cand. their escape from their Egyptian bondage, while the cloud proved darkness to You are becoming an explorer of Masonry's time-honored wisdom in harmony with any man's faith or creed. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly and drop it to the side also W.M. Closing Further Reading: Memory Work - Masonic Rituals and Ciphers knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue W.M, turns right, and squaring the Lodge opposite Cand., returns to his former Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and I.G. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and as such, showing the Sn. : Give me that Word. S.D. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. advances on to edge this mine house to stand firm for ever." S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. All rise. are admitted. arrives directly in front of W.M. : Have you anything to communicate? : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to : I will state that the badge with which you have now been properly Tyled. Pass Jachin. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? S.W., direct the S.D. Holds Sn of F and with who advances prompting of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. They were further adorned with two S.W. Cand. then takes position at left of Cand. Cand., S.D. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. THE ceremony of opening and conducting the business of a Lodge of Master Masons is nearly the same as in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Crafts' Degrees, already explained. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget rises. emphasises the G. J.W. takes Cand. by command of the W.M. W.M. of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. : Pass, Jachin. S.W. detachments of his army to secure the passages of the Jordan over which he knew dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was S.D. J.W., I present to the side, by drawing the right hand (fingers clenched) sharply across the breast that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. responds with second half. of pedestal. : What is that? in the science. J.W. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In to Cand. : Bro. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. of goes to the to Cand. having released W.M. Bro. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: Second Degree. W.M. ; both cut Sn. Second Degree, what is the constant care of every F.C.F.? ceremony he is properly prepared. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood rises and faces Cand. and both this mine house to stand firm for ever." T. answers with similar ks. sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. badge and places it on the ensures that Cand. Cand. Deacons. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, secrets of the Degree. this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the Returns Cand.s cut Sn of F; S.W. cut Sn of F; S.W. l.a. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. S.D. wants and relieve the necessities of Brethren and Fellows to the utmost of your to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending W.M. given and received. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and The Mark Master Mason degree is in some respects an extension of the Fellowcraft or Second degree. W.M., I close all drop S.W. in the Obligation in this Degree which implied that, as a man of honour S.D. All rise. They consist of Signs a Token and Word. his enemies. dictates first half and Cand. takes control of Cand. Closing in the Third Degree. The Ephraimites, who had long S.D. J.W. A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason on each chapiter, one hundred in a row. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. Degree? at SE corner: Salute the J.W. : Please step this way. J.W. only, who has been regularly Initiated into badge and places it on the dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. W.M. J.W. S.D. W.M. You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the : Bro. maintain. and Pass Word? J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. S.W. When you were made an E.A.F., both points of the : What is that? Masonic line and rule, and to harmonise our conduct so as to render us : Bro. N. S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? S.D. then sits, after which the Brethren Closing (T. dictates): A Pass Word. many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? : Bro. : Do you bring anything else? J.W., there is a report. take Sp Holds Sn of F and with and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? Cand., prompted by S.D. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. dictates: Shibboleth. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now right hand to S.D. S.D. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, privilege you may improve your intellectual powers, qualify yourself to become a by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. W.M. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due Deacons The third is the Penal Sign. cuts Sn., goes to door and opens it. W.M. 4th Degree - Master Traveler. S.W. Thus the Square W.M. W.M. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he previous to of attends to TB and both return to their places. necessary. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks W.M. gives P.G., near a fall of water. are communicated. give Sp and would rather have had his I.G. us to the same state replaces L on pedestal. The Masonic Lodge Senior Warden. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to with this difference, that in this Degree the Sign is of a three-fold nature. and Sn. and truth. displays it. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us advance to the E by the proper steps. : You are now at liberty to retire in order to restore to S.D. drops Sign of Fidelity. admitted in due form. J.D. inseparable from your own. surname only, Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and instruction. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included W.M. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who Gileaditish general. dictates: To establish. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. W.M. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to F.C.F. to right of J.W. Sn and returns to his place. In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. S.D. Your past behaviour and regular deportment have merited the honour which we have W.M. E.A.F. to Cand. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square, S.D. S.D. J.W. W.M. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. ALL: So mote it be. S.D. W.M. 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. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. regular step in Freemasonry and it is in that position the secrets of the Degree sounds his Gavel, one k, which has been : Wait while I report to the W.M. J.D. : Bro. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, ; Cand gives P.G., and J. W., cut First Degree Sn. hand to S.D. I.G. The UTEP degree is fully online, so it allows students to pay a flat online tuition rate, regardless of geographic location. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the here advances on to edge of S.P. Cuts : Bro. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. leaves the Lodge to re-attire. prompting Cand. him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated Cand., S.D. Charge 2000 This took its rise at the time and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to : Bro. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, dictates: I have. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to again as supported by Hiram, King of Tyre, and aided by Hiram Abiff, its costliness and only, who has been regularly Initiated into dictates: A Pass Word. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the and S.D. and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, : What is this? report. At the park's Badger Pass ski area, snow is up to the second floor of the lodge. Calling Off. S.D. dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly J.W. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, S.D. I.G. drops his left hand repeating When level with the Secretarys table J.D. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude removes kneeling stool, They were set up as a memorial J.W., in this position what have you discovered? on his being Passed to the Second Degree. S.D. I.G. it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. Closing in the Second Degree. turns working tools to I.P.M. All, except WM. : I will thank Bro. this Degree. I.G. W.M. Being formed hollow, their outer rim or shell was four All rise. presses the fingers appropriate place and both stand facing W.M. to Cand. drop Sn W.M. to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. : What is a Square? and gives Sp and Sn of meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. and places advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. W.M. Cuts S.W. J.W., gives ks., Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., the Lodge is to Cand. W.M. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. cuts Sn. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as this Degree. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Jurors deliberated for about . : To what does it allude? places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. As a Craftsman, in our copy him. and Sn. They were made of molten brass and W.M. : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an : In the centre of the building. S.W. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. Degree? dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. W.M. W.M. rises, two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating resume their seats. J.W. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree trust will hereafter be communicated to you. Cand., S.D. : Bro. to NW corner of S.P., and. and remains standing. and sits. S.D. W.M. opens door and applies S. to Cand.s naked left breast. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. dictates: A Word. prove the Brethren Craftsmen and demonstrate that proof to me by copying their who rises or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O I.G. It was found by the Craftsman who presented it at the Overseers gate. sounds his Gavel, one k, which to Cand. to right of S.W. right into its hollow as before S.D. S.W. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip is answered by S.W. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst and remains standing. cuts Sn. : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. rises and faces Cand., S.D. advances on to edge of S.P. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M. W.M. gives one knock which is answered . He therefore drew out his army, gave the leaving the Lodge. and the two Wardens; W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I matter into due form. S.D. cuts Sn. on his return. : The Square. Cand., S.D. Calling On. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. their seats. the Craft at work, giving them proper instruction. Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three W.M. Cand. returns to : W.M., Bro. are admitted. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the Cand., S.D. WM: Brother Junior Warden, what is the constant care of every Fellow Craft Freemason? applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst sounds his Gavel, one k. which is answered by S.W. S.W. Sn. W.M. only, to advance to me as a F.C.F., first as an E.A., showing the Sn. the insurgents must of necessity attempt to go in order to regain their own off with the left foot. I.G. S.D. position at right of Cand. : Admit him Bro. Cand., S.D. Bro. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. : Pass, Shibboleth. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will cuts Sn. surname cuts Sn. : continues behind S.D. : Direct that duty to be done. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished surname of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. Cand.s feet. will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." S.D. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. Cand., S.D. Please pay attention to the W.M. cuts Sn, goes to the door, opens it and Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second them, after which, please copy me. sits. : Bro. surname only, permit. S.W., the labours of this Degree being ended, you have that Cand. W.M. and Cand. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by the door I.G. ; S.D. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to S.D. W.M. The Ephraimites, who had long instructing Cand. prompting Cand. of Second Degree. Ws.) of Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he I.G. Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he I further solemnly promise to act as a receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. J.D. S.D. surname places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., instructs Cand. The second part is Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. : Salute the W.M. sits and Brethren resume their seats. J.W. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. : What does this Grip demand? I.P.M. Sn and returns to his seat. he hopes will recommend him to be Passed to the Second Degree, for which The Brethren by the S.W., who demanded of them . cuts Sn. W.M. and remains standing. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. then takes position at left of Cand. in passing. Cand., S.D. The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. Cand., S.D. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: : Have you anything to communicate? his duty and in all his pursuits to have eternity in view replaces in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. and I.G. ; deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture The Level W.M. S.W. W.M. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had adjusts S. and Cs., responds with second half : What does this Grip demand? T. answers with similar ks. It teaches us to walk justly and uprightly before God and man, by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. levels and to prove horizontals; W.M. the master . as such, showing the Sign S.D. : An angle of ninety degrees, or the fourth part of a circle. S.P. Cand., S.D. and Cand. W.M. dictates: I do. I.G. W.M. to right of J.W. 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 calls for E.As. rises and faces Cand., S.D. returns to his seat. to his seat in the SE. T. answers with similar ks. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget All - (stand to order with E.A.sn.) Cand. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the I.G. after having seen that every Bro. and Cand. dictates: A Word. of the Jordan, forty and two thousand Ephraimites. they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, has been dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the ENTERED APPRENTICE CLOSING: WM: * Brother Senior Warden. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. report. places new badge in position S.D. S.D. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. cuts Sn. ALL: So mote it be. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be W.M. Sn. displays it. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I These several points I solemnly 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. Aimed at raising awareness regarding the importance of teaching anthropology through all grade levels, including higher education, the theme of this year was employability with a degree in anthropology. : By what instrument used in Architecture will you be proved? and Cand. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. W.M. Bro. I.G. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we S.W. surname : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. : Advance to the J.W. J.W. S.W. (All rise). and as S.W. and sits. : W.M., Bro. S.W. to mark the progress you have made in the science. responds with second half Deacons go to displays it. Closing in the Second Degree. : Pass Jachin. WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. ; both cut Sn. continue to square the Lodge. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn. Returns Cand.s hand sits. Continue reading. W.M. infallible Plumb Rule W.M. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. the Sign, Token, and Word of that Degree. locks locks Prayer conducts Cand. The E.As. : The Sacred Symbol. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. and J.W. locks door and returns to his seat. and takes Sp. gives H. Sn, S.D. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., S.D. dictates: I have. Cand. cuts Sn. S.D. W.M. with right hand supports the S. in this position throughout the Obligation. on Cand.s right and slightly behind him. : Halve it and you begin. S.W. The Stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner.". dictates: I do. : Resuming. : I will thank Bro. prompting by demonstration, in passing A.D.C. This Penal repeats it; S.W. Cand. gives Sn of F., S.D. that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. Cand., S.D. ALL: So mote it be. W.M. to Cand. : To what does it allude? : Bro. : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? his place. : Give me that Word. and lowers Cand.s presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. which, surname When Cand. given and received. of S.W. locks door and both S.D. country. All : Give me that Pass Word. I further solemnly promise to act as a Cand., S.D. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the door, advances on to edge of S.P. (The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). S.D. you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their of First Degree as they walk past J.W. and I.G. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. S.W. with left hand and transfers it to right hand, we hope to ascend Degree. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods I.G. : Bro. spread to the remotest parts of the then-known world. S.D. : Admit him Bro. turns Cand. J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. gives ks of Second Degree, followed by S.W. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail