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'As the sun rises in the east to open and adorn the, day, so presides the Worshipful Master in the east to open and adorn his lodge, set his crafts to work with good and wholesome laws, or cause the same to be done.' Start to Focus on the Future: The Junior Warden should start to develop his North to the Altar. The Worshipful Master approaching me from the east, under the duegard and sign of a Fellow Craft; who, in token of the continuance of his brotherly love and favor, presented me with his right hand, and with it the pass, token, token of the pass, grip and word of a Fellow Craft, and ordered me to arise and salute the Junior and Senior Warden as such. i. The Ephraimites, being highly incensed for not being called to fight, and share in the rich spoils of the Ammonitish war, assembled a mighty army, and passed over the river Jordan to give Jephthah battle; but he, being apprised of their approach, called together the men of Gilead, and gave them battle, and put them to flight; and, to make his victory more complete, he ordered guards to be placed on the different passes on the banks of the river Jordan. (Some say--our Junior Warden.). Freemasonry, notwithstanding, has still survived. A. The Master having called the lodge to order, and the officers all seated, the Master says to the Junior Warden, 'Brother Junior, are they all Entered Apprentice Masons in the south? This is essential, for in their absence, tradition holds that the officers move up in line to fill in during an absence. 4, p. 17, and the candidate does the same.). A. I did not; but my conductor gave it for me. (Formerly, the rope was put twice round the candidate's neck.) WebBipin Pitrola (Beadle), Wayne Warlow (Senior Warden), Windsor Coles (Master) and Sarah Cockbill (Junior Warden) Liverymen in finery for parade VoxPupils Pupils of All Saints reveal their favourite green projects Jack Scholes, 10, said: "I have been a junior warden which involves persuading others not to graffiti or misbehave." front of the Senior Warden, along the South side to his chair, Senior Steward
The attentive ear receives the sound from the instructive tongue, and the mysteries of Masonry are safely lodged in the repository of faithful breasts. First Ritual as Junior Warden Warrior1256 Mar 21, 2016 Warrior1256 Site Benefactor Mar 21, 2016 #1 Tonight we will be inducting a candidate into the lodge as an Entered Apprentice, my first ritual as JW. J.W., allow the examination, then to the S. W. allow the examination and then to
After saluting the Wardens, what did you then discover? The Junior Deacon advances through the door, followed by the. examination, then to the Senior Warden and finally to the Worshipful Master for
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86:1 LECTURE. Here all the brethren place their hands in the form of the duegard of a Fellow Craft. The conductor then opens the Lodge-door, and, taking the candidate by the left arm, he leads him forward through the door in front of the pillars. WM: Brother Senior Warden. J. D.--Then you will take off your boots, coat, pants, vest-necktie, and collar; and here is a pair of drawers, unless you have a pair of your own. Upon arriving here, he (the Senior Deacon) says to the candidate: Brother, we are now approaching the outer door of King Solomon's Temple, which appears to be tyled or guarded by the Junior Warden. ', Master to Junior Deacon, 'His duty there? Have got my lines down and am very much looking forward to it. S. W. (turning to candidate.) Because it is an emblem of morality, and one of the working-tools of my profession. The Senior Warden sits in the west, symbolic of the setting sun, and assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the lodge. A. I was bid to wait with patience until the Worshipful Master should be informed of my request and his answer returned. He made me a Fellow Craft in due form. You will wait with patience until the Worshipful Master is informed of your request, and his answer returned. For this and many other reasons the number seven has ever been held in high estimation among Masons. - (SD) In the South. Then along the North side to the N.E. Web2 /5. After the candidate is dressed, the conductor ties upon him a white apron, with the flap turned down, as worn by Fellow Crafts. A. S. D.--I will letter it, or halve it with you. Pronunciation of jarden with 2 audio pronunciations. two Stewards, when the Senior Deacon stops them by placing the angle of the square against the candidate's right breast. WM: Brother Senior Warden. This being accomplished, the candidate is duly and truly prepared. In some jurisdictions the Junior Warden has a particular responsibility for ensuring that visiting Masons are in possession of the necessary credentials. Our laws and regulations you are strenuously to support, and be always ready to assist in seeing them duly executed. A. I was ordered to be returned to the place from whence I came, and invested of what I had been divested of, and was informed that, agreeably to an ancient custom in every well-governed Lodge, it therefore became necessary that I should make a regular ascent, by a flight of winding stairs, consisting of three, five, and seven steps, to a place representing the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple, there to receive instructions relative to the wages and jewels of a Fellow Craft. Exception to the rule
(Some repeat the oath.). See Fig. Is the Tiler of the lodge present? (In the time of Morgan, it --Brother Gabe, is it of your own free-will and accord? The Master, being aware of this fact, will say: W. M.--Brother Junior Deacon, you will take with you the necessary assistance and repair to the ante-room, where there is a candidate in waiting for the second degree in Masonry; and when you have him prepared, make it known by the usual sign. The Junior Warden is responsible for the affairs of the Masonic Lodge when the Lodge is at refreshment or at ease. They did, viz. turn right and come direct to the Altar. In a regularly constituted Lodge of Fellow Crafts. A. By Operative Masonry, we allude to the proper application of the useful rules of architecture, whence a structure will derive figure, strength, and beauty; and whence will result a due proportion and a just correspondence in all its parts. By the pass, and token of the pass of a Fellow Craft. The attentive ear receives the sound from the instructive tongue, and the mysteries of Masonry are safely lodged in the repository of faithful breasts. S. D. (turning to candidate.) SW: Senior Deacon will pick up his wand and the ballot box. to contemplate the glorious works of creation, and to adore their great Creator. Conductor--I have not; but I have a pass, token, token of the pass, grip, and word. the ballot box. Magazines Online]
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W. M.--The first thing that particularly attracted your attention on your passage here, was a representation of two brazen pillars, one on the left hand and the other on the right, which was explained to you by your conductor; after passing the pillars you passed a flight of winding stairs, consisting of three, five, and seven steps, which was likewise explained to you; after passing the stairs, you arrived at the outer door of the Middle Chamber, which you found closely guarded by the Junior Warden, who demanded of you the pass and token of the pass of a Fellow Craft; you next arrived at the inner door of the Middle Chamber, which you found guarded by the Senior Warden, who demanded of you the grip and word of a Fellow Craft. You, of course, can have no serious objection? The Senior Warden sits in the west, symbolic of the setting sun, and assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the lodge. 5, 5. Moderate. In some they declare the lodge opened as follows, before they give the signs:], Most holy and glorious God! At this point the conductor unties the hoodwink, and lets it fall from the candidate's eyes. A. (For duegard and sign see Figs. Still facing West, stop in front of the Junior Warden
', Master to Junior Warden, 'Your business there, Brother Junior? The Senior Deacon now takes the candidate by the right arm, followed by the Stewards, and conducts him twice around the Lodge, counting from the Junior Warden's station in the south, during which time the Master reads the following passage of Scripture: "Thus he showed me: and behold, the Lord stood upon a wall made by a plumb-line, with a plumb-line in his hand. When provincial dignitaries are in attendance, take directions from Provincial DC or Provincial ADC; A member of Lodge Committee and be required to attend committee just to the West of the sacred law. the wand in the right hand, close to the body, so the wand is also in an upright
First Ritual as Junior Warden Warrior1256 Mar 21, 2016 Warrior1256 Site Benefactor Mar 21, 2016 #1 Tonight we will be inducting a candidate into the lodge as an Entered Apprentice, my first ritual as JW. To signify, as a Fellow Craft, that I was under a double tie to the fraternity. When provincial dignitaries are in attendance, take directions from Provincial DC or Provincial ADC; A member of Lodge Committee and be required to attend committee Some Lodges, especially those in the large cities, employ real steps, but in most country Lodges the painted boards are used. Numerous worlds are around us, all formed by the same Divine Artist, and which roll through the vast expanse, and are all conducted by the same unerring law of nature. You are also entitled to the jewels of a Fellow Craft; which are, an attentive ear, an instructive tongue, and faithful breast. 73:1 One of the rules of the Jewish Cabala is called Transposition, and is used by finding an appropriate meaning to a word formed anagrammatically from any other word. APPROACHING THE ALTAR: (YORK RITE) If from sides usually directly along either
and back to your chair. direct to the Altar. He ordered me to be conducted to the Worshipful Master in the east, who informed me that I had arrived at a place rep-resenting the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple, where I would be received and recorded as such; which record was then made by the Secretary (by the orders of the Worshipful Master), and I was presented with the wages of a Fellow Craft, and also the jewels of a Fellow Craft. Conductor.--Ja. FIG. The Junior Warden ensures that refreshments are in moderation and there is no excess. Conductor--Brother Gabe, we are now about to make an ascent through a porch, by a flight of winding stairs, consisting of three, five, and seven steps, to a place representing the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple, there to receive instructions relative to the wages due, and jewels of a Fellow Craft. Master and allows that examination. The Deacon here ties a hoodwink, or hand-kerchief, over both eyes. [What is New]
I thank you. (YORK RITE) After instructions received to prepare the ballot, Senior Deacon,
CANDIDATE TAKING THE OATH OF A FELLOW CRAFT. W. M.--Brother Senior Deacon (the Master speaking in a very deep tone of voice), is he duly and truly prepared, worthy, and well qualified? 'As the sun sets in the west to close the day, so stands the Senior Warden in the west to assist the Worshipful Master in opening his lodge, take care of the jewels and implements, see that none be lost, pay the craft their wages, if any be due, and see that none go away dissatisfied. Treasurer 2. WM: The first great care of Masons when convened. The symbolical interpretation of each floor cloth increases in interest as we gradually advance through the field of corn by the river-side.--Theo. dedicated to the holy STS. the same. The reader will, however, do well to recollect these hints, as they are particular points. In both rites, Stewards should stand at the attention
', Ans. Geometry, or Masonry, originally synonymous terms, being of a divine and moral nature, is enriched with the most useful knowledge: while it proves the wonderful properties of nature, it demonstrates the more important truths of morality. an exception. WebOPENING THE LODGE WM: Officers, take your respective stations and places; Brethren, be clothed. W. M.--(turning to candidate.) The Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite. Hearing, seeing, feeling, smelling, and tasting; the first three of which have ever been deemed highly essential among Masons: hearing, to hear the word; seeing, to see the sign; and feeling, to feel the grip, whereby one Mason may know another in the dark as well as in the light. By ears of corn hanging near a water-ford. The study of the liberal arts, that valuable branch of education, which tends so effectually to polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recommended to your consideration--especially the science of geometry, which is established as the basis of our art. S. D.--A Craftsman, on his way to the Middle Chamber. And we beseech thee, O Lord God, to bless our present assembling; and to illuminate our minds through the influence of the Son of Righteousness, that we may walk in the light of thy countenance; and when the trials of our probationary state are over, be admitted into the temple, not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Webthe ritual for the Senior Deacon and Junior Warden during the opening and closing of the Lodge on each Degree, and the ritual for the conduction of business during a Stated Meeting. Junior Deacon stands on the left. He has two stewards that are his assistants. --Amos vii. carry the wands etc. The Senior Deacon then closes the door, and repairs to the centre of the Lodge, before the Worshipful Master in the east, and sounds his rod twice on the floor, which is responded to by the Master with his gavel, when the same interrogations and answers are repeated by the Master and Deacon as at the door. A. front of the Worshipful master to the South side and then along the South to his