Where were you made a Master Mason? Click the card to flip ), A. A. Opening in the Third Degree 5.0 (1 review) WM gavels once, repeated by SW and JW. W. M.--Any thing in the south, Brother Junior Warden? : Mah-Hah-Bone, which is given on the five points of fellowship, and in low breath. 155.). 127-130. In the name of God and the Holy Saints John, I, now Ruffian (i.e., S. W.) gives candidate a brush with his right hand across the left breast, and at the same time lets him pass, the conductor hurrying him on toward the east end of the Lodge, where the Master is stationed to perform the part of the Third Ruffian, Jubelum, who is generally provided with a buckskin bag stuffed with hair, to represent a setting-maul. We have already seen that the opening words of the Worshipful Master - "Brethren, assist me to open the lodge" - constitute a summons by the Master, Wisdom, to all the powers and faculties that man possesses, to assist him in the task that is before him. ", "Oh! A. What do you think caused the laws to be changed? At this command the Secretary passes out of the Lodge, accompanied by ten or fifteen of the brethren, into the ante-room, leaving the door open, so that the candidate can hear the rolls called. Some Lodges have a small box with a house-plant or dry twig in it, which is set down on the floor near the candidate's head. ii. How many constitute an Entered Apprentices' Lodge? p. 118. After the signs are gone through with by the whole Lodge, the Master gives one rap with his gavel, which is responded to by the Senior Warden, and then by the Junior Warden, and then again by the Master, one rap. in order for business; at the same time strictly, forbidding the Third Degree of Freemasonry for work, and When was our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, found to be missing? You have a rough and rugged road to travel, beset with thieves, robbers, and murderers; and should you lose your life in the attempt, it will not be the first instance of the kind, my brother. wilt be in their midst and bless them. Where is our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff? 6, p. 18), and says: S. D.--Brother Gabe, who has been regularly initiated Entered Apprentice, passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft, and now wishes to receive further light in Masonry, by being raised to the sublime Degree of a Master Mason. that my throat had been cut across," &c., &c. The second was the voice of Jubelo, exclaiming: "Oh! 1. WM: Brethren, assist me to open the Lodge in the Third Degree. From the above causes. never--no, never dies. They present the jewel to the Master, who, on examination of it, says: "This is the jewel of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff; there can be no longer any doubt as to the identity of the body.". [paragraph continues] Problem of Euclid, the Hour-Glass, the Scythe, and the Three Steps on the Master's Carpet. Solomon Lodge is an active lodge with most of our officers being less than 50 years of age. Not even the Bible, the writings of Josephus, nor any other writings, however ancient, of which we have any knowledge, furnish any information respecting his death. "Further, that I will not sit in a Lodge of clandestine-made Masons, nor converse on the subject of Masonry with a clandestine-made Mason, nor one who has been expelled or suspended from a Lodge, while under that sentence, knowing him or them to be such. As the waters fail from the sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up, so man lieth down, and riseth not up till the heavens shall be no more. He informed them that he had seen three, who, from their appearance, were workmen from the Temple, seeking a passage into Ethiopia; but, not having King Solomon's pass, were unable to obtain one, and had returned back into the country. J. D.--To keep off all cowans and eavesdroppers, and suffer none to pass or repass, except such as are duly qualified and have the Worshipful Master's permission. That I might obtain the Masters Word, travel in, foreign A. I arose, and on my passage around the Lodge was accosted by three Fellow Crafts, who thrice demanded of me the secrets of a Master Mason; and, on being refused, the first gave me a blow with the twenty-four-inch gauge, across my throat; the second with a square, across my breast; the third with a setting-maul, on my forehead, which felled me on the spot. W. M.--Brother Senior Deacon, you will now reconduct this candidate to the place from whence he came, and reinvest him with what he has been divested of, and await my further will and pleasure. You will pass on to the Senior Warden's station in the west, for his examination. Phil., p. 297. communicate it to the Worshipful Master, WM: 61, Manchester, was grand master of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire in 1885, and was a 33 of the Scottish Rite. At high twelve. He can study in greater depth the philosophy that underlies our ceremonies and aspire to . They buried it in the rubbish of the Temple until low twelve, or twelve at night, when they met by agreement and carried it a westerly course from the Temple, to the brow of a hill west of Mount Moriah, where they buried it in a grave dug due east and west, six feet perpendicular, at the head of which they planted an acacia, in order to conceal it, and that the place might be known, should occasion ever require; and then made their escape. we Conductor--Brother Gabe, an obligated Master Mason. JD: To see that they are duly tyled A. The candidate is divested of all wearing apparel, except his shirt and drawers, and if he has not the latter, he is furnished with a pair by the brethren preparing him. receive the pass-word from the Senior, and Heretofore you have had some one to pray for you, but now you have none. Time, unfolding the ringlets of her hair, denoted that time, patience, and perseverance accomplish all things. The Worshipful Master, who ordered me to the Senior Warden in the west, who taught me how to wear my apron as a Master Mason. You will remember in whom you put your trust, with that divine assurance, that "he who endureth unto the end, the same shall be saved." Second Ruffian--We shall be taken and put to death. Jubelo!! Jubelum!! 129:1 THEOREM.--In any right-angled triangle, the square which is described p. 130 upon the side subtending the right angle, is equal to the squares described upon the sides which contain the right angle.--Euclid, Lib. Members of the Lodge, in the act of holding the canvas to catch the candidate. After the first such opening, no further formality need be followed. 1. Brother, your zeal for the institution of Masonry, the progress you have made in the mystery, and your conformity to our regulations, have pointed you out as a proper object for our favor and esteem. East to the Senior Warden in the West, and. The RW Provincial Grand Master/ME Grand Superintendent has confirmed that he is prepared to accept the return of a Lodge Warrant/Chapter Charter to UGLE/SGC or the amalgamation of Lodges or Chapters if the members see this as the only way forward. excess, and see that they return to their labor, in Capt.--They were three brothers, workmen from the Temple, seeking a passage to Ethiopia, but, not having King Solomon's pass, were not able to obtain one, and returned back into the country. it was I that struck him harder than you both; it was I that gave him the fatal blow; it was I that killed him.' Brethren; attend to giving the signs; observe the. of an acacia, which easily giving way, excited his curiosity: upon examination they found it to be a grave. A Royal Arch Chapter meets as a Mark Lodge, confers the Mark Degree on a candidate making him eligible to become a Royal Arch Mason at a subsequent meeting. How came he to be assassinated at that hour? What I purpose, that I perform. Q. "1st. Every human being has a claim upon your kind offices. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like WM: Brothers I'm about to open the lodge of master masons for the dispatch business and thank you for your tented and assistance. What did the Worshipful Master do with you? What have we done? they Are you willing to take the oath? S. D.--Brother Gabe, is it of your own free-will and accord? due season, that the Worshipful Master may, receive JD: (return to his place) the tiler his been inform WM and the lodge is duly tiler. These instances, some of which have been thought worthy of preservation in the ineffable Degrees, were not numerous. generally the W. M. in the east. Brother, be ever mindful of that great change, when we shall be called from labors on earth to that everlasting refreshment in the paradise of God. 147:1 A Grand Lecturer is elected annually at the session of the Grand Lodge of each State. Conductor--Cain. From there, review the lodges' meeting times and reach out to the listed contact to learn more. Then he would retire at the south gate of the outer courts of the Temple; and, in conformity with the custom of our Grand Master, whose memory we all so reverently adore, we will now retire at the south gate of the Temple. Brother Junior Deacon, the last as well as the first care of Masons, when convened? My Lodge places a high priority on Masonic education. W. M.--And part on the Square; and so let us ever meet, act, and part. Be diligent, prudent, temperate, discreet. If so he will approach the East. 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. the Temple is now about to be completed, and we have not obtained that which we have so long sought. 2, Ceremonies of Opening and Closing Grand Lodge & Provincial Grand Lodge and Form of Installation of W.M. Chap: Sec.--Assemble, Craftsmen! Thus was man formed for social and active life, the noblest part of the work of God; and he that will so demean himself as not to be endeavoring to add to the common stock of knowledge and understanding, may be deemed a drone In the hive of nature, a useless member of society, and unworthy of our protection as Masons. Senior Deacon steps forward, and whispers in the Warden's ear, "Tubal Cain.". They returned and bore this intelligence to King Solomon, who ordered them to divide themselves, and travel as before, with positive instructions to find the ruffians, and with as positive assurance, that if they did not the twelve should be deemed the murderers, and suffer severely for the crime committed. --The Freemason's Treasury, p. 213. J. W. (makes the same sign as the Senior Warden.) When the candidate is fully dressed, the door is unceremoniously thrown open, and he, in company with others, is permitted to enter the Lodge. The apron is white, lined and bordered with blue. Q. 6, p. the blessing, even life for evermore. [paragraph continues] Wardens at the head, when the Master makes the sign of "distress" of a Master Mason, which is done by raising both hands and arms above the head. Sec. A. 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." [paragraph continues] Master that you teach this candidate how to wear his apron as a Master Mason. 7, p. 18), which would be three times, then, turning to the Senior Warden, says: "My worthy brother of Tyre, what shall we do?". and as the dew that descended upon, the - Have all the Brethren signed the Tyler's attendance book? W. M.--Brethren, the minutes will stand approved, if there are no objections. 18.) Upon which we rushed in, seized and bound the ruffians, and now have them before your majesty.". The closing, in many jurisdictions, includes a closing charge, and the closing becomes a part of that initiation, of the circumambulation, the hoodwink, the lecture, and the EA charge. WM: . What say you, guilty or not guilty? Third Ruffian--But the rules are as strict in other ports as in this. "Five constitute a Lodge of Fellow Crafts two Master Masons and three Fellow Crafts. At this time Brother Barney wrote a portion of them in cipher. The first was the voice of Jubela exclaiming:2 'Oh! Phil., p. 232. The Master should instruct the candidate (and he generally does) how to make the signs before he gets up from the altar, after taking the obligation. 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." "2nd. The Master, stepping back one pace, now says: "Brother Gabe, you have now received that grand Masonic word, which you have solemnly sworn never to give in any other way or form than that in which you have received it, which is on the five points of fellowship, and then in low breath. The brethren then all take their seats, and the candidate with them. Member of Washington Lodge No. Second Ruffian--Then let us flee into the interior parts of the country, and avoid being taken as long as possible. --Your duty there, Brother Junior Deacon? that my throat had been cut across, my tongue torn out by its roots, and buried in the rough sands of the sea, at low-water mark, where the tide ebbs and flows twice in twenty-four hours, ere I had been accessory to the death of so good a man as our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff. Takes the candidate by the "real grip" of a Fellow Craft, and says. They then pass on to this officer's station, where the same questions and answers are repeated as at the Junior Warden's station, and he (the Senior Warden) suffers them to pass on to the Worshipful Master's station in the east. In the character of a Master Mason, you are authorized to correct the errors and irregularities of your uninformed brethren, and to guard them against a breach of fidelity. K. S.--Not been seen since high twelve yesterday! (See Figs. 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! or three are gathered together in Thy name, Thou J. W.--Brother Senior Deacon, is he worthy and well qualified, duly and truly prepared? K. S.--O Lord my God! K. S.--You twelve Fellow Crafts will go in search of the body, and, if found, observe whether the Master's word, or a key to it, or any thing that appertains to the Master's Degree, is on or about it. they approach the Junior Warden's station in the south, he steps silently out from his seat to the floor, and confronts the blind-folded candidate, clinching him by the collar in a very rough manner, and at the same time exclaiming: left to right: S. D., or Conductor. Some Lodges use a large drum, others roll a large cannon-ball across the ante-room floor, letting it strike on a cushion placed against the wall. p. 175. 149:1 See Robert Morris's Freemason's Monitor, 1860. . But nothing could be seen or heard of him. And now, my brethren, let us see to it, and so regulate our lives by the plumb-line of justice, ever squaring our actions by the square of virtue, that when the Grand Warden of Heaven may call for us, we may be found ready; let us cultivate assiduously the noble tenets of our profession--brotherly love, relief, and truth--and, from the square, learn morality; from the level, equality; from the plumb, rectitude of life. That Tubal Cain gave first occasion to the name and worship of Vulcan been very probably conceived, both from the very great affinity of the names, and that Tubal Cain is expressly mentioned to be an instructor of every artificer in brass and iron; and as near relation as Apollo had to Vulcan, Jubal had to Tubal Cain, who was the inventor of music, or the father of all such as handle the harp and organ, which the Greeks attribute to Apollo.--Historical Landmarks, vol. Let no motive, there-fore, make you swerve from your duty, violate your vows, or betray your trust; but be true and faithful, and imitate the example of that celebrated artist whom you this evening represent. 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.