opening and closing a master masons lodge

There are three of them, and only three of us. knowest our down-sitting and our uprising, and understandest our thoughts afar off. The Wardens and brethren of this Lodge require a more satisfactory proof of your fidelity to your trust, before they are willing to intrust you with the more valuable secrets of this Degree. If there is a death between election of Officers and their installation, the outgoing Master is responsible for attending to the funeral service. J. W.--Pass. . W. M.--Any thing in the south, Brother Junior Warden? A. According to District Education Officer, Brian Fitzgerald every lodge in the state of Ohio is open to the public as dictated by the grand master to do. All- Good evening Worshipful Master W.M. SW: Deacons approach the west give me the password of a master mason. S. D.--Brother Junior Deacon, is he worthy and well qualified? A. --Grand Master Hiram, I am glad to meet you thus alone. The brethren now all kneel around the body on one knee. A. 1. As they start, the conductor commences to relate to the candidate the following: Conductor--Brother, it was the usual custom of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff (this is the first he hears about Hiram Abiff), to enter into the unfinished "Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of Holies," of King Solomon's Temple, each day at high twelve, while the craft were called from labor to refreshment, for the purpose of drawing out his designs upon the trestle-board, whereby the craft might pursue their labors; after which, it was further his custom to offer up his devotions to the Deity. Freemasons For Dummies Cheat Sheet - dummies however, the connection of the widow's son with the building of the Temple was endeared to the two monarchs; and, to preserve and consecrate his memory, a new arrangement of discipline was adopted; and a legend incorporated into the system, which served to promote a similar object with the fabulous narrative used in the spurious initiations, viz., to inculcate and impress on the candidate's mind the doctrine of a resurrection and a future state--Theo. They travelled as before, and after fifteen days of weary travel and hardships, one of the brethren, being more weary than the rest, sat down on the brow of a hill, west of Mount Moriah, to rest and refresh himself, and, on attempting to rise, caught hold. 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. ___ 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. Is the Tiler of the lodge present? One of the brothers, representing one of the three ruffians, in a corner near by, is now heard to exclaim, in a loud, but deep tone of voice: "Oh! Universal benevolence you are always to cultivate; and, by the regularity of your own behavior, afford the best example for the conduct of others less informed. Ruffian--Give me the secrets of a Master Mason! When the Lodge is opened, the Junior Warden's column is turned down, and the Senior Warden's turned up, at his right hand. From Josephus we learn, that although seven years were occupied in building it, yet, during the whole time, it rained not in the daytime, that the workmen might not be obstructed in their labor, and from sacred history it appears that there was neither the sound of hammer, nor axe, nor any tool of iron, heard in the house while it was building. But nothing could be seen or heard of him. Second Ruffian--Are you going to put to sea soon? EL Masonic Temple holds public open house | News, Sports, Jobs And at the same time he steps to the Master's desk, and re-ports as follows: "Most Worshipful King Solomon, I, being one of those who pursued a westerly course, coming down near the port of Joppa, met a seafaring man, of whom I inquired if he had seen any strangers pass that way; he informed me that he had--three--who from their appearance were 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. mountains of Zion; for there the Lord. Solomon Masonic Lodge #484. Lodge Locator. ", Master (as K. S.) makes the "grand hailing sign of distress" (see Fig. Herod, and Pilate. (See Fig. 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. .18); as if they would say--Thus let it be done to him, and thus let his body be cut in two, who shall break this covenant. King Solomon then ordered the twelve Fellow Crafts to go in search of the body, and, if found, to observe whether the Master's word, or a key to it, or any thing appertaining to the Master's Degree, was on or about it. W. M.--Why in the south, and your duty there, Brother Junior? As the last sound of twelve dies away, the three ruffians cautiously approach the body, and converse among themselves nearly as follows: First Ruffian--Well, we have all met as agreed upon: the question is, what shall we do with the body? W. M.--Has any brother present any thing to offer for the benefit of Masonry? 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. 96% (57) 96% found this document useful (57 votes) 43K views. 138:2 A similar divergence from uniformity will be found in describing the p. 139 places where the above-mentioned instruments were supposed to have been used with such terrible effect. Captain--Very well, you can have a passage. Masonic Lodge Officer Duties and Responsibilities 105:1 In the progress of Masonry during the last century the fatal weapons underwent several changes. the beard, even Aarons beard; that went, down Usually delineated upon the Master's carpet, are emblematical of the three principal stages of human life, viz. Opening of the Lodge - Master Mason Ritual The Officers and Brethren, including the Tiler, enter the Lodge room properly clothed with required regalia of office, or apron, in adequate time to ensure opening of the Lodge at the time specified in the bylaws. 61, Manchester, was grand master of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire in 1885, and was a 33 of the Scottish Rite. Three ruffian nations from the south, the west, and the east--the Syrians, the Chaldeans, and the Romans--gave in succession this temporary dispensation its death-blow; those who sought religion through the wisdom of the ancients were not able to raise her; she eluded their grasp, and the polluted hands were also stretched forth in vain for her restoration. If there are present any Present or Past Grand, Officers, Your virtue, honor, and reputation are concerned in supporting with dignity the character you now bear. O Lord my God!! They shuffle about a few moments, when they are called to order by the sound of the gavel from the Master's seat in the east, who inquires in a loud voice as follows: W. M. (now styled King Solomon.) W. M.--Brethren, the minutes will stand approved, if there are no objections. But we must look a little closer into the manner of making a covenant, in order to discover the connection of the different penalties as references to one entire ceremony. such as are duly qualified and have. honor, and they pleasure and profit, SW: 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. Our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, having finished his usual exercises, attempted to retire at the south gate, where he was accosted by Jubela, who thrice demanded of him the secrets of a Master Mason, or the Master's word; and, on being refused, gave him a blow with the twenty-four-inch gauge across the throat, upon which he fled, and attempted to pass out at the west gate, where he was accosted by Jubelo, who, in like manner, thrice demanded of him the secrets of a Master Mason, or the Master's word; and, on his being refused, gave him a blow with a square across his breast, upon which he fled, and attempted to make his escape out at the east gate, where he was accosted by Jubelum, who, in like manner, thrice demanded of him the secrets of a Master .Mason, or the Master's word: and, on his being refused, gave him a violent blow with a setting-maul, on his forehead, which felled him dead on the spot. SW: After the candidate is lowered, one of the ruffians says: Let us plant an acacia at the head of the grave, in order to. due, that none may go away dissatisfied; harmony As further evidence that all present are Master, Masons, "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. [paragraph continues] Master's carpet is a large map that Lodges generally keep, which is highly embellished with Masonic emblems). W. M.--Your duty there, Brother Treasurer? If this is the case, you cannot get a passage with me, I assure you. In youth, in Entered Apprentices. The apron is white, lined and bordered with blue. --Nothing, Worshipful. (See ACACIA.) A. As the candidate falls into the canvas the brethren lower it to the floor, when the following dialogue ensues between those who held the canvas and the Master, or the brother acting as the Third Ruffian. It is like the, precious 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. A. By there being no designs drawn on the trestle-board. 14.). He made me a Master Mason in due form. Brother Junior Grand Warden, you will see my orders duly executed. WM: Subsequently to 1818, Brother Barney went to the Western and Southwestern States, and, being in delicate health, adopted the profession of Masonic lecturing as a means of subsistence. about the Lodge as he may direct; welcome (Pronounced by conductor--Tubal Cain.). At this time, the twelve Fellow Crafts, who had recanted from their murderous designs, appeared before King Solomon, clothed in white gloves and aprons, in token of their innocence, acknowledging their premeditated guilt, and humbly imploring his pardon. EL Masonic Temple holds public open house --Historical Landmarks, vol. have compassion on the children of thy creation, administer them comfort in time of trouble, and save them with an everlasting salvation. Chapter 13 - The Ceremony Of Opening And Closing A Lodge W. M.--Brother Senior Warden, I now declare this Lodge duly closed. --Brother Junior Grand Warden, what means all this confusion among the workmen? no pass. W. M.--You will detach your hands and kiss the book. A. I was directed to wait with patience until the Worshipful Master should be informed of my request, and his answer returned. (See engraving.). Describe three methods businesses use to deal with theft. How should a Master Mason wear his apron? The body was then carried to the Temple for a more decent burial, and was interred in due form. S. D.--The pass is right; you will wait with patience until the Worshipful Master is informed of your request and his answer returned. 1. This Degree has a reference to the Christian dispensation, when the day of salvation is more fully revealed; atonement is made for sin; and the resurrection from the dead plainly communicated and confirmed by the resurrection of Christ from the grave. Jubela!! 14.). Q. Conductor--I did not so receive it, neither can I so impart it. : "O Lord my God, I fear the Master's word is forever lost!" JD: To see that they are duly tyled W. M.--And part on the Square; and so let us ever meet, act, and part. PDF LODGE/CHAPTER CLOSURE PROCEDURE - East Lancashire Freemasons 7, p. 299-300. Worshipful Master is about to open a Lodge, of The "work" known among Masons as the "Webb Work,". This is all intended to produce its effect upon the ears of the candidate. --Nothing, Worshipful. A momentary silence then ensues, during which one of the party groans, as if nearly dying. --What is that? wilt be in their midst and bless them. S. W. (rising to his feet and making the sign of a Master Mason.) WM: which constitute our authority for affirming that no such event ever happened; for H. A. name we have assembled, and in Thy name. The work of the evening being over, I will proceed to give a description of the manner of closing the lodge.