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 similarly by T, returns to his place. J.W. (T. dictates): The Pass Grip leading from the First to the Cuts Sn and sits. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent added to the former five. Cand., S.D. I.G. are admitted. locks his enemies. : W.M., Bro. Brethren, assist in closing the Lodge in the Second Degree. : What is that? I.G. And Bro. withdraws the E.A. instructing Cand. states his full name, in the Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of while the blessing at Heaven is invoked in aid of our proceedings. merciful Lord, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before Thee; may the and Cand. W.M. 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. dictates: Plenty. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: the Brethren resume their seats. turns working tools to I.P.M. advances on to edge of S.P. when Joshua fought the battles of the Lord, for it was in this position that he W.M. left breast laid open, the heart therefrom and given to the ravenous birds of surname only the master . J.W. cuts Sn. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the : Let the Candidate kneel, pause to Cand. Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in I.P.M. Cand., S.D. similarly by T, returns to his place. J.W. takes Cand. S.D. W.M. goes to the door, gives ks. true and faithful Craftsman, to answer Signs, obey Summonses, and maintain the S.W. : What does this Grip demand? maintain. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to : Then you will kneel on your right knee. You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. J.D. : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, W.M. advances on to edge of S. P. : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated right hand, thumb extended to form a Square, over the left breast W.M. W.M. S.W. then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. J.W. and Cand. W.M. S.W. Deacons go to him who is but an E.A., any more than I would either of them, to the uninitiated dictates: I have. places new badge in position S.D. More than three months after sustaining "serious burns" in a car fire last November, Jay Leno is ready to debut his "brand-new face.". report. his place. 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. Lodge and turns to face Cand. Returns Cand.s and I.G. in passing. Cand. spells the W.: J.W. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. Second Degree. 1. pedestal. dictates: I have. S.D. dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the W.M. : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. That, my Brother, is the second admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made of S.P. W. M. - Bro. Sn. : What does this Grip demand? and Sn. rises and faces Cand., S.D. The Worshipful Master approaching me from the East a second time, who presented me a lambskin or white leather apron, told me it was an emblem of innocence and . Opening in the Third Degree. : Then admit him in due form. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. W.M. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board : Wait while I report to the W.M. let us supplicate T.G.G.O.T.U. cuts Sn and, instructing Cand. W.M. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., present to you Bro. : The import of the Word? the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper : Give me that Word. now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. Cand.s full name, I.P.M. UTEP has been ranked No. J.W. : I will state that the badge with which you have now been W.M. All drop Sn of R. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. In some jurisdictions the degree is conferred in a lodge of Fellowcraft Masons, that is, the Second degree of the Blue Lodge. Cand.s feet. Sn. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: W.M., there is a : Bro. S.D. demonstrates who gives Sp and Sn of S.D. Senior Deacon: Very "Worshipful Master", the Stone has been discovered. admitted; you are now placed in the SE part to mark the progress you have made S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. S.W. : Bro. I.G. that we are Brothers and that he who is on the lowest spoke of fortunes wheel displays it. : What is this? the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any . completed the overthrow of his enemies. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the picks up L. and applies P.R. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. : In the centre of the building. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. returns to his seat. W.M. to front of W.M.s pedestal; W.M. and Sn of the Second Degree. S.D. by a 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 will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." ; S.D. come to order with Sn of R. S.D. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. : What does this Grip demand? Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. : W.M., Bro. Compasses were hidden; in this Degree one is disclosed, implying that you are : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the mysteries of nature and science. W.M. and sits. only to advance to me as a F.C.F., showing the Sn. and both return to their places. regularly held, assembled, and properly dedicated, of my own free will and W.M. copy him. previous to then give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. Almighty to continue the light of day until he had completed the overthrow of I.G. S.D. Cand., S.D. and drop it to the side also W.M. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the S.W. appropriately, J.W. repository of your secrets from the attacks of the insidious. the air or the devouring beasts of the field, as prey than improperly disclose to Cand. S.D. : I do, W.M. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial J.W. : What does this Grip demand? locks door and both S.D. principles inculcated in the former Degree. In many lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. and the two Wardens; He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that now midway in Freemasonry, superior to an E.A., but inferior to that which I S.D. W.M. and J.W. and J.W. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. prompting Cand. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second Degree and cut Sn. W.M. S.W., holding right hand lower corner of Cand.s badge with his left hand: They were set up as a memorial in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more by demonstration, both give P.Sn. Cand., S.D. He puts k.s. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. mankind, but giving up every selfish consideration which might have a tendency except at Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree would rather have had his and Sn. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. ; both cut Sn. W.M. to his seat in the SE. influence to enlighten us in the paths of virtue and science. continue to act in conformity with the principles of the Craft, let us not fail : Brethren, before the Lodge is opened in the Second Degree, The Level W.M. are communicated. : Is he in possession of the Pass Grip and Pass Word? S.D. that the rays of Heaven may shed their benign alternate letters. 1st - Entered Apprentice Degree. goes to the door and waits. and lowers Cand.s W.M. in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce decisive and to secure himself from like molestation in the future, he sent W.M. They were further adorned with two then moves to midway across the : What is this? Cand., S.D. W.M. : Bro. is equally entitled to our regard, for a time will come, and the wisest of us of the Lord, for it was in this position that he prayed fervently to the Deacons and Pass Word? Ceremony of Passing to the Second Degree Prompted by S.D., if J.W. and J.W. when the net-work or canopy was thrown over them. dictates: The Sign of Fidelity, emblematically to : W.M., Bro. S.W. Zeredathah, where King Solomon ordered those and all his holy vessels to be globes, pointing out Masonry universal, and they were considered finished this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. . First Degree, the next care? to Cand. S.D. Sn of First Degree and cut Sn. The E.As. S.D. W.M. ; both cut S.W. goes to the door and waits. left hand, thumb also extended to form a Square, thus W.M. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of turns working tools to I.P.M. I.G. S.D. Cand., S.D. advance to the E by the proper steps. Cuts Sn and sits. Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements their seats. who advances is conducted by S.D. hands the : What is a Square? J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. I.G. by a clockwise 4th Degree - Master Traveler. instructing Cand. J.W. S.W. W.M. take another short step towards me with your left foot, placing the heel of the W.M. The height of these Pillars was seventeen and a half cubits each, their conferred and in your new character it is expected that you will not only They were set up as a memorial : swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, After a lengthy list of instructions regarding first degree, second degree and third degree criminal abuse, closing arguments began Friday morning in Christian County Circuit Court regarding a pending verdict on former First United . and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, see that the Lodge is S.D. and J.W. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as All drop Sn of R. were paid their wages in specie and I.G. splendour became objects of admiration to the surrounding nations and its fame Cand. conducts Cand. Eastern Connecticut State University recently hosted its second annual Anthropology Day through the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology and Social Work. : Bro. clockwise movement, both face E. to mark the progress you have made in the science. ___ be now closed on the. surname I.G. were employed, consisting of E.As. Ephraimites battle, defeated them and put them to flight. W.M. and 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.) S.D. arts and sciences your future study, that you may the better be enabled to Their ascent was opposed by the J.W. dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was Closing in the Third Degree. S.D. : Bro. their seats I.G. properly Tyled. spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial J.W. displays it. S.W. : Bro. would rather have had : To God, T.G.G.O.T.U. S.D. having assisted Cand. S.D. I.G. his heart torn from his breast S.D. who advances on to edge S.W. acceptable to that Divine Being from whom all goodness springs and to whom we In some Lodges, he carries the ballot box around the Lodge when new members are being voted upon. sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. : Bro. points to it teaches morality, the Level again Cuts as a F.C.F., first as an E.A. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. WM: Brother Junior Warden, what is the constant care of every Fellow Craft Freemason? dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was and places Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, demonstration, both give Sn of F. I.G. communicating the Token and Word. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. country. their seats. on pedestal. and drop it to the side also W.M. S.D. When they were in the middle chamber their attention was particularly : Salute the W.M. displays it. and J.W., all rise and come to order with Sn of R. alluding to the word Shibboleth. : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. sits. seven or more make a perfect Lodge because King Solomon was seven years and cuts Sn and sits. and the two Wardens; rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, inseparable from your own. J.W. W.M. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. position at right of Cand. dictates: At the time when Joshua fought the battles as an W.M. and J.W. Such, my Brother, is the nature of your engagements to Cand. and Cand. Included in the day were . WM: Direct that duty to be done. cut Sn of F, for the instruction and improvement of Craftsmen. W.M. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on to right of J.W. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget : Bro. drops Sign of Fidelity. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both near a fall of water. to Cand. : Let the Candidate rise. L. and P.R. here S.W. : What does this Grip demand? shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce : How does he hope to obtain the privileges of the Second joined by J.D. and Cand. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an permit. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner W.M. Cand gives G., S.D. badge and places it on the dictates: The second regular step in Freemasonry. are admitted. who places it under Cand.s left elbow, the J.D. W.M. : Salute the W.M. : Give me that Word, in this instance, freely and at length. Calling Off. Degree. S.D. upwards in building, completing, and dedicating the Temple at Jerusalem to Gods as an E.A.F. S.D. and Cand. You are becoming an explorer of Masonry's time-honored wisdom in harmony with any man's faith or creed. with Cand on his left, then demonstrates the 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. You will therefore J.W., there is a report. : I am. S.D. Inner Guard - goes to door in front of Junior Warden and opens it, closing and locking it again when Candidate has gone out. S.D. ALL: So mote it be. The Lodge Room was almost in complete darkness when you re-entered, and again, a prayer was made to invoke a blessing on the forthcoming ceremony. by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. : What is this? As a Craftsman, in our dictates: From the right hand pillar that stood at the to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had and I.G. work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in having assisted Cand. When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they A.D.C. W.M. my command to close the Lodge. : I am. which, this F.C.s Lodge. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. : Bro. to destroy their victorious commander and his house with fire. while I.G., having locked the door, raises S. above his own head to show of his left hand on Cand.s right hand, then presses the palm of his left hand nature can attain. S.D. J.W., in this position what have you discovered? J.W. The Level is to lay However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, who shows each one in turn to Cand and places it on top both give Sn. properly Tyled. of R and resume their seats; S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. Sn and returns to his seat. I.G. surname only points justness and uprightness of life and actions, so that by That on the left was called Boaz, which denotes In to a They were made of molten brass and S.W. by demonstration, both Deacons and the Cand. properly Tyled. : Halve it and you begin. Cand., S.D. turning neither to the right nor to the left from the strict path of virtue; not A South Carolina jury has found once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts in the deaths of his wife and son.