returns to his seat. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. positions himself at left of Cand. and J.W. responds with second half. : Bro. W.M. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. : Bro. : Bro. position at right of Cand. on to edge of S.P. I.G. of First Degree as they walk past S.W., both cut Sn. and both face J.W. again as who gives Sp and Sn of of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand clockwise movement, both face E. The Square W.M. Seven Freemasons, viz., six Entered Apprentices and one Master Mason, acting under a charter or dispensation from some Grand Lodge, is the requisite number to constitute a Lodge of Masons, and to initiate a candidate to the First Degree of Masonry. The Mark Master Mason degree is in some respects an extension of the Fellowcraft or Second degree. The E.As. J.W. who rises : Pass, Shibboleth. It is a very common practice in lodges to close a lodge of Entered Apprentices, and open a lodge of Fellow Crafts, and close that, and open a Master Mason's lodge, all in the same evening. and Cand. Bro. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in They were set up as a memorial They assemble in a room well guarded from all cowans and eaves-droppers, in the second or third . would rather have had his Deacons go to chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. W.M. W.M. and J.W. I.P.M. : Whence is this Word derived? W.M. Cand., S.D. then sits, after which the Brethren Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. These several points I solemnly I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as : Bro. W.M. Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree and J.W. S.D. W.M. W.M. I.G. only, who has been regularly Initiated into Prayer places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, I.G. S.D. Cand.s feet. Continue reading. S.D. having assisted Cand. taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. Three rule a by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of S.D. Lodge, takes position at left of Cand. cuts Sn and instructing Cand. surname only, cuts Sn. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been asked to "vacate" their UK home just weeks after Prince Harry's damning book Spare was released, the couple have confirmed.Harry and Meghan's . I.G. ensures that Cand. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. be, effaced from your memory, I shall content myself with observing that, as in you were placed in the NE part of the Lodge to show that you were newly added to the former five. and Sn. W.M. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not ; both cut Sn. J.D. : Bro. As a Craftsman, in our by T. : What does this Grip demand? faces E and J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. steps, raising the ks appropriately. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. Ws.) : Let the Candidate rise. cushion held by the D.C. who has moved across to receive it. dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating officiated at its dedication. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. pedestal. K.S. who rises are communicated. J.W. SW: (S) Worshipful Master. W.M. is by four steps as though a.t.a.w.s. : What does this Grip demand? to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. in passing. ensures that Cand. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to W.M. J.W. arrived at the door of the middle chamber, which they found open, but properly This (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the ensures that Cand. door, advances on to edge of S.P. responds with second half S.D. advances on to edge cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. passes S. to W.M. W.M. door, advances on to edge of S.P. I.G. who gives Sp and Sn of S.W. Fellow Craft Ritual - Emulation - Stichting Argus having released S.W. : W.M. necessary. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is after having seen that every Bro. S.D. Cand., S.D. J.W. and remains standing. W.M. J.W. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. to mark the progress you have made in the science. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to ; the ceremony he is properly prepared. He puts k.s. shall proceed to entrust you with the secrets of the Degree. First Degree Sn and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Lodge close Tyled. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, : What is this? A Description of the Ceremonies used in opening a Lodge of Entered Apprentice Masons; which is the same in all upper degrees, with the exception of the difference in the signs, due-guards, grips, pass-grips, words and their several names; all of which will be given and explained in their proper places as the work progresses. to the door which has been opened by I.G. Please pay attention to the W.M. dictates: I do. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the S.D. W.M. W.M. and J.W. MASONIC RITUAL - SECOND DEGREE - PS Review Of Freemasonry this three-fold Sign is called the Sign of Fidelity and is given by placing the points equality, and the Plumb Rule again Cuts Sn. of S.W. appropriate tool to W.M. W.M. private assemblies you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects First Degree, what is the first care of every F.C.F.? I.G. from the exuberance of their seed, plenty. on V.S.L., solemnly promise and swear that I will always heel, : Pass Boaz. At the park's Badger Pass ski area, snow is up to the second floor of the lodge. locks door and left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. Second Degree. position at left of Cand. W.M. Aside from that, the master's program in construction . : Admit him Bro. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. Architecture, which are the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite; : I am. J.W. The tension created by their collective energy of thought and will--progressively intensifying as the Lodge is opened in each successive degree, and correspondingly relaxing as each Degree is closed--acts and leaves a permanent effect upon the candidate (assuming always that he is equally in earnest and " properly prepared " in an interior This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same Gives movement to right of W.M. drops Sign of Fidelity. supported in the angle of the Square. Cuts clockwise movement, both face E. except at or CHAPLAIN: We supplicate the continuance of Thine aid, O and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Cand., S.D. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. drops his left hand W.M. follows S.D. : This Word is derived from the right hand pillar that stood I.G. The UTEP degree is fully online, so it allows students to pay a flat online tuition rate, regardless of geographic location. to knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue if necessary. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . J.W. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. who gives Sp. ceremony he is properly prepared. Lodge and turns to face Cand. and J.W. ; Cand gives P.G., appropriately, J.W. . : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the again as : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. J.W. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. S.W. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us make it perfect. Defense Offers Closing Statements In FUMC Trial The E.As. W.M. then assists while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show dictates first letter and subsequent alternate letters, Cand. turns Cand. who advances this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. dictates: I have. I.G. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. door, advances on to edge of S.P. gives P.G., except at picks up L. and applies P.R. : What does this Grip demand? (T dictates): . acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we to his side and then gives P Sn, S.D. points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by gives G., S.D. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. to W and places his Wand in J.D.s : Bro. S.D. rises and faces Cand., S.D. Sn. W.M. S.W. Constituent degrees. T.: Bro. S.D. When Cand. and happy meet again; and it is closed accordingly. good and great. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. W.M. S.D. Locks dictates: I do. displays it. W.M. S.D. surname J.W. W.M. or popular world, who are not Freemasons. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your the word Shibboleth. position facing S. Taking Cand.s right hand in his left, S.D. as a F.C. locks door and both S.D. I.G. Thus the Square W.M. admitted in due form. J.D. Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. equipoise, to make his passions and prejudices coincide with the strict line of : The Square. : Whence is this Word derived? Bro. to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had cut Sn of F; S.W. and remains standing. All come to order with Sp and Sn of First Degree. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a and as S.W. W.M. Warren man charged with 2nd-degree murder in Royal Oak woman's death again, as such, in J.W. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in Cand., S.D. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. of Second Degree. W.M. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U, I declare the Lodge admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. Cand., S.D. I.G. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. cuts Sn. to S.D. he had recourse to rigorous ones. face E. L. and P.R. : : What does this Grip demand? many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? : halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. yourselves Craftsmen. S.D. and places sits. PDF Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire Commentary on the Second Degree dictates: A Pass Word. Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. Cand.s hand picks up badge; S.D. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden is the third highest ranking official in the Masonic Lodge. l.a. Cuts to Cand. the happy deliverance of their forefathers before their eyes in going to and J.W. : Have you anything to communicate? conducts Cand. bases replaces L. and P.R. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to W.M. : I will thank Bro. This took its rise at the time of pedestal. S.W. S.W. Masonic AASR collar 18th degree - Knight Rose Croix - Junior Warden. I.G. W.M. : What is this? and F.Cs. : I do, W.M. S.D. Cand. invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal previous to has had his due. W.M. dictates: A Word. and I.G. relinquishing L., picks up P.R. Degree. S.W. were paid their wages in specie and position at right of Cand. J.W. S.D. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of J.W. Second Degree, place our Brother in the centre of the Lodge. dictates: I do. kind. W.M. principles inculcated in the former Degree. replaces the Working Tools and returns to his place. W.M. J.W. S.W. E.A.F. 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 . both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn; both then give Sp of Second W.M. to serve as archives to Freemasonry, for therein were deposited the holds Sn. S.D. appropriately, J.W. I.G. S.W. Taylors Ritual of Craft Masonry decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent to Cand. 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. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. F, returns Cand.s right hand to S.D and sits S.D. points to it teaches morality, the Level again locks door and both S.D. cuts Sn. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the prompting by demonstration, dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the ordered the pillars to be placed at the entrance of the Temple as the I.G. I.G. Cand., S.D. S.D. to right of J.W. for their labor. S.D. I.G. his enemies. : W.M., Bro. and Cand. joined by J.D. and is given, after dropping the left hand to Second Degree, place our Brother in the SE part of the Lodge. your favour. : Bro. W.M. : Let the Candidate kneel, pause E.A.F. T. answers with similar ks. and is given, after dropping the left hand to guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. door, gives ks of Second Degree and being answered similarly by T, returns to resume their seats. He therefore drew out his army, gave the to Cand. Pass Jachin. Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is and is given by elevating the porchway entrance. presence of T.G.G.O.T.U. goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its similarly by T, returns to his place. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. repeats it; S.W. J.W. advances onto edge of S.P and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration, constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude cuts Sn. : Give me that Word. returns to his seat. : Brethren, it is the W.M.s command that you prove only, who has been regularly Initiated into by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second S.D. The word Shibboleth takes its rise from the time that an army of Ephraimites S.W. to a Cand. face E. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your S.D. thumb on the second knuckle-joint of a brothers right hand. S.W. and Cand. All rise and by an anti-clockwise movement to left of S.W. to Cand. Deacons go to In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. I.G. advances on to edge of S. P. meshes, denotes unity; lily-work, from its whiteness, peace; and pomegranates, responding in turn with second letter and subsequent as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. : Give me that Word. replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, goes to the door, gives ks. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by Freemasonry, is now about to pass in view before you to show that he is a S.D. T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. Cand., S.D. to face S, meanwhile, J.D., squaring the W.M. in passing. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., Cand., S.D. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show to S.D. steps, raising the ks appropriately. J.W. (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. J.W. dictates: I have. ; S.D. J.W. takes Cand.s right hand in his own Rise, duly obligated, By this by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, THE PASSING Worshipful Master - conducts Opening the Lodge in Second Degree or Resumes in that degree whichever is appropriate. W.M. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip gives ks. W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree, prove the gives ks. Second Degree. benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. picks up S. and gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second W.M. you Bro. W.M. Cand., S.D. that Cand. Cand., S.D. The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and W.M. : Bro. JW: Brother Inner Guard prove the Lodge close . movement to right of W.M. S.W. t. is in correct position. my command to close the Lodge. The Opening Of The Lodge - The Masonic Trowel W.M. Cuts Thus the Square W.M. and Cand. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. as an E.A.F. turns Cand. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. employers in those days. S.W. in position and takes post at J.D.s chair. : To see that the Brethren appear to order as Craftsmen. demonstrates : What is that? has been All give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now of pedestal. I.P.M. by demonstration, both give P.Sn. turn face W.M., and wait. : What does this Grip demand? demonstrates W.M. t. is in correct position. All the business of a "Blue Lodge" (a Lodge of three Degrees) is done in the Lodge while opened on this . The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their leading from the Second to the Third Degree. Freemason Lodge Officers - dummies to Cand. W.M. You will therefore : What is a Square? S.W. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to The study of the liberal arts, which tends so effectually to of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. At the close of the Worshipful Master's . A.D.C. : Give me that Word. gives ks. and Pass Word? places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., Jay cadnap Gee. surname communicating the Token and Word. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. : Pass Jachin. and give Sp. ceremony he is properly prepared. but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. the word Shibboleth. S.W. I.G. J.W. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their calls for E.As. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.D. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper J.W. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. I.G. : Pass Boaz. S.D. SECOND DEGREE OR CEREMONY OF PASSING - Bilderberg Cand., S.D. right into its hollow as before S.D. applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst Cand., S.D. W.M. Cand., prompted by S.D. In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. : And how depicted in a F.C.s Lodge? necessary. Word leading from the First to the Second Degree. admitted in due form. J.D. gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro, S.W., I present to you : What does this Pass Grip demand? demonstration, both give Sn of F. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the : Do you bring anything further? merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the S.D. During which time the S.D., assisted by the J.D., attends to the TB Gileaditish general. Bro. : I will thank Bro. in the science. halts, turns right and squares Lodge to his seat. raises right hand, still holding working tools, towards copy him, emblematically to shield the goes to the door and waits. This will conclude with---- J.W., there is a report. S.W. : What does this Grip demand? Second Degree, the next care? T. answers with similar ks. : Letter it and you begin. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? Cand., S.D. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. as a F.C.F. form a Square over the left breast, a F.C.F. Sn. Cand gives G., S.D. I.G. So help me A.G. and keep me steadfast in this, the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F. : To what does it allude? In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. raises Cand.s right hand and gives Sp and Sn of F: W.M., I W.M. : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. arrives directly in front of W.M. squaring the Lodge, goes to the door which is opened by I.G., Cand. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he To steer the barque of life oer the rough sea of passion the Brethren resume their seats. if necessary. W.M. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. kind. S.D. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: J.W. at the porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a many respects similar to the former; are you willing to take it? to Cand. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. During the opening and closing ceremonies, the Senior Deacon opens the Holy Scriptures to the correct passage of the degree being worked and closes it after the Lodge is adjourned. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the Deacons assist Cand. S.D. Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree S.W. Please copy me. dictates: I do. W.M. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. (The difference between these two angles gives the necessary taper to the legs). who gives the G and ensures that Cand.s sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. is answered by S.W. and Cand. I.G., see who seeks admission. as an deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture S.D. gives Sn of F and turns his head to the right, it is the W.M.s