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MASONIC MANUAL

GRAND LODGEOF

ALABAMA

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PI(EFACE TO FOURTH EDITION.

PNothing, we believe, has been so sonducive to the spread

I Masonic knowledge and seal aa the publication of this

Minnual, and we hope that the time is not far distant when a

iupg will be in the hands of every Mason in Alabama.

The Ceremonial Work was compiled and revised bg Brother

irother George A. Beauchamp, and approved by the Chairmasi

of the Committee on Work, while the Edicts were compiled and

iiiranged by Brother Dan a Greene

The Edicts in this edition have been arranged and num-

bered with relerenre to the previous edition only, and brethren

Is referring toEdict Numbers, should state the edition

GEO. A BEAUCHAMP,

DAN. A. GREENE

October, 1911

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.

PART I .

CEREMONIAL WORK

PageIlirly I story of Freemasonry in Alahama - 7

Arts of Incorporation 23

fipeising and Closing Lodge 30

l)cgrec 0 1 Entered Apprentice 34

l)=grec0 1 Fellow Craft

l)cgreeol Master Mason 65Masonic Funeral Service 86

Ritual for Lodge ol Sorrow 104

Ceremony for Laying Corner-stone 124

Dedication of Masonic Halls 140

Instituting Lodge Under D~spen~ation 151

Constituting a New Lodge 159

Installation ofLodge Officers 169

Installation of Grand Lodge Officers 189

Reception ofVisitors 200Ancient Landmarks 20.3

PART I I .

CONSTITUTION AND DIGEST,

Constitution 211

Rules and Regulations 232Edirts and Decisions 236

Trials and Appeals 350Irorm for Keeping Minutes 358

Rules for Business of Lodges 362

Dirretions to Secretaries 365l5orm of By-laws 367

General Porms 372

List ofGrand Lodge Officers 381


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EARLY HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY INALABAMA.

l3tforc the institution ofthe Grand Lodge of Alabama anum-

berof Lodges were organized inthe State under the authority of

other Grand jurisdictions, asfollowsMiidison Lodge, No 21, at Huntsville Dispensation issued

by the Grand Master of Kentucky August 29, 1811, with Mar-inaduke Williams as Worshipful Master, John C Hamilton,

Sensor Warden, and William Harrison, Junior Warden. Charter

granted August 28, 1812, and Lewis-Watson, installed Worship-

ful Master, Thomas Fesin, Senior Warden, and John I Win-ston, Junior Warden Delegates were sent to organize the

Grand Lodge June 11, 1821.

Friendship Lodge, No. 6. at Mobile Chartered by theGrand LodgeofLouisiana September 4, 1813. with James Lyon

as Worshipful Master, S H. Garrow, Sensor Warden, andChailes Stewart. Junior Warden Declared forfeited July1, 1820

Friendship Lodge, No 65, at St, Stephens We have beenunable to obtain much information of this Lodge. It was

chartered by the Grand Lodge ofNorth Carolina We have the

proceedings of a communication heid July 15, 1815, one held

Febinary, and another held March, 1816 The charter wasforfeited in 1816

Alabama Lodge, No 21, at Huntsville Dispensation is-sued by the Grand Master of Tennessee April 6, 1818, to

William Atwood and others Charter granted October 14,1818 Delegates were sent to organize the Grand Lodge June

11, 1821

Washington Lodge, No. 23, at Hazel Green Dispensationissued by the Grand Master of Tennessee July 6, 1818, to

Daniel S Leonard asWorshipful Master, Samuel Noble, SeniorWarden, and Sutton F Allen Junior Warden. Charter wasgranted October 6, 1818. This Lodge declined uniting with

the Grand Lodge of Alabama, and continued under the juris-diction ofTennessee until 1829. whenit surrendered its charter.


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Eureka Lodge, No 16, at Blakeley Chartered by the Grand

Lodge of Louisiana March 27, 1819, with William Coolidge as

Worshipful Master, Sylvester Bell, Senor Warden, and E GSheffield, Junior Warden. We find nothing further than that

it was organized June 5, 1819, and forfeited previous to Jose,

1821.

1Alabama Lodge, N o 51, at Clasborne Chartered by the

Grand Lodge of South Carolina June 25, 1819, with John

Murphy as Worshipful Master Delegates were sent to

organize the Grand Lodge June 11. 1821.

Rising Virtue Lodge, No 30. at Tuscaloosa Dispensation

issued by the Grand Master of Tennessee Augsist 2, 1819, andcharter granted October 5, 1819 Delegates were sent to

organize the Grand Lodge June 11, 1821.

Glover and others Chartei was granted October 4, 1820,

and George A Glover installed Worshipful Master Delegates

were sent to niganize the Grand Lodge June 11, 1921.

Halo Lodge, No. 21, at Cahaba Dispensation issued by the

Grand Master, of Georgia February 21, 1820, to John Taylor,

Wosshipful Master, Thomas Wood, Senior Warden, and John

Brown, Junior Warden Charter granted January 24, 1821.Delegates were sent to organize the Giand Lodge June 11,

1821.Moulton Lodge, No 34, at Moulton. Dispensation issued

by the Grand Master of Tennessee May 2, 1820, to George A

Franklin Lodge, N o 36, at Russellville. Dispensation

issued by the Grand Master of Tennessee Octoder 3, 1820, to

Richard Ellis and others John S Fulton signed the Consti-tution as representative of this Lodge under the name of

Russellrille Lodge, No 36. and the Lodge chartered as No. 7,

although his name is not recorded in the pioceedings asbeing

present

Tuscumbia Lodge, No 40, at Courtland Dispensation

was issued by the Grand Master of Tennessee March 3, 1821,

and chaster granted December 18, 1821 Surrendered charter

in 1824 and united with the Grand Lodge of Alabama.

Farras Lodge, No 41, at Elyton Dispensation issued by

the Grand Master of Tennessee March 6, 1821, toThomas W

IIIAItLY MISTORY oh it IIIIMASONRY.

9Fin mr and others Delegates were sent to urgnnizt the Grand

Lodge June 11, 1821

St Stephens Lodge, No , at St Sttphenn. Dispensation

issued by the Grand Master ofNorth Carolina A1jiil 12. 1821,

with Silas Dinamore as Worshipful Master, hind llcliens,

SeniorWarden, and Samuel

StJohn, Junior Warden

Dele-

gates were sent toorganize the Grand Lodge June 11, 1821.

Marion Lodge, No , Suggeville. Dispensation issued by

the Grand Master ofGeorgia May 28, 1821. This Lodge united with the Grand Lodge of Alabania and received charter De-

cember 18, 1821, as No 12

HISTORICAL SYNOPSIS OF THE GRAND LODGE A. F.

& A. M. OF ALABAMA, Up TO 1836.

The convention which formed the Constitution ofthe Gi and

Lodge ofthe State ofAlabama met at Cahaba on the 11th ofJune. 1821. in the Hall of Halo Lodge. No 21 There were

present the representatives of the following Lodges, viz..

Halo Lodge, No 21, was represented by T. A. Rogers, T. 0.

MeuxasdW B Allen

Madison Lodge, No. 21, was represented by David MooreGabriel Moore and F. Weedon

St Stephens Lodge, No , was represented by B. S. Smootand Israel Pirkens.

Rising Victim Lodge, No 30, was represented by C Perkins

T Owens and D MeFarlane

Alabama Lodge, No 51, was represented by John Murphy,G W Owen and J H Draughan

Farrai Lodge, No 41, was represented by T W. Farrar and

J BrownAlabama Lodge, No. 21, was represented by C C Clay and

John M Leak

Moulton Lodge, No. 21, was represented by Anderson

Ilutchinson and Lewis B Tulley.

Pussellville Lodge, No. 36 John S. Patton signed the Con-

stitution as representative of the Lodge, and the Lodge was

chartered asNo. 7 befoie the close of this session

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At asubsequent day John H. Thcnngton, ofHalo Lodge, No

21, was allowed to represent Alabama Lodge No. 21, and

David McCord. of Halo Lodge, No 21, to represent AlabamaLodge, No 51, in the absence of their representatives

ft W Fat-tar was called tothe chair, and J H Draugban was

appointed Secretary ofthe convention.Brothers Rarrar, Meux and Perkins were appointed a com-

mittee to e3amine credentials, who reported the above men-

tioned Lodges asproperly represented

A resolution having been adopted toestablish a Grand Lodge

for the State of Alabama, Brothers Farmr, MeFarlane and

Rogers were apnornted a comrnfttee todraft aConstitution

The convention then proceeded to the election of Grand

Officers, and elected a Grand Master, a Deputy Grand Master.Grand Wardens, Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, and the

Grand Master was allowed toappoint the other Grand Officers.The first Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Alabama were

composed of the following:

T W, Farrar Grand MasterHoratio G Perry First Deputy Grand MasterFrederickWeedon. Second Deputy Grand MasterJohn Elliott Thud Deputy Grand MasterJohn Murphy Senior Grand WardenThomas Owen Junior Grand WardenThomas A Rogers Grand Secretary

David McCord Grand Treasurer

Rev J. B. Warren Grand Chaplain

David Moore OratorDugald McFariane Lecturer

William B. Allen Senior Grand DeaconConstantine Perkins Junior Grand DeaconBartholomew Labuzan Master of CeremoniesSeth W Ligon Grand PursuivantJohn W Thonngton Grand MarshalLuther Blake Grand Sword BearerJohn Ccx First Grand Steward

George Kreps Second Grand Steward

Robert B. Watson Tiler

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And a Constitution for the government of the Grand Lodgewas adopted.

On the [5th the Grand Lodge was opened inAmple Form, and

the Lodges having, by their representatives surrendered the

cht~sters and dispensations under which they bad been working

they received new charters as follows

No. 1, Madison, at Huntsville.

No. 2, Alabama Lodge, at Huntsville.No. 8, Alabama Lodge, at Clatborne.

No 4, Rising Virtue Lodge, at Tuscaloosa.

No. 5, Halo Lodge, at Cahaba

No. 6, Moulton Lodge, at Moulton.No 7, Russellvilte Lodge, at RusseilvilieNo. 8, Farrar Lodge at Elyton.No. 9, St. Stephens Lodge, at St. Stephens

It was agreed that this should not be considered anAnnualCommunication.

The Convention then adjourned

The first Annual Communication was held in Cahaba, on the

11th of December, 1321 The M. W. Grand Master was not

present, and the first Deputy Grand Master presided.

Edward R. Byrd acted as Grand Secretary Pro tern., and

the first thing the Grand Lodge did was topay the last tribute

of respect to the remains of Brother Thomas A, Rogers, the

Grand Secretary, who bad Just died.

Montgomery Lodge, No. 11, having been working under

dispensation granted in August to Charles Shaw. George Wil-kinson and John Falconer, was, at this Grand Communication,granted a chaxter.

A dispensation was granted to Sparta Lodge at Conecuh

Court House.A charter was granted toMarion Lodge, No. 12, atSuggsviileA charter was also granted toMobile Lodge, No 10, which

bad been wor1~mg under dispensatLon.

Florence Lodge is reported in the proceedings ofthis year asworking under dispensation.

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Edward H. Byrd was elected Grand Secretary, and the other

Grand officers seem to have been continoed as hefore, as no

electionfor them was held

It was declared unmasonic to pot any one in nomination for

office

The newnames mentioned at this Communication are DavidCrocheron, John Martin, William B Patton, John B Norris,

William H. Peters, Peter Martin and George 1 /1 Hives

The second Annual Grand Communication was held at

Cahaha, on the 9th ofDecemher, 1822.

The Grand Master, Thomas W. Farrar, piesided

Inthe proceedings this year the name ofthe Lodge at Con-

ecuh Court House is returned as Euphemien, No 13 Florence

Lodge, N o 14, also appears. Also Spring Lodge, No. 15, at

Big Spring, in Franklin Coonty, Athens Lodge, N o 16, andWashington Lodge, No , at Greenshoro, in Greene County

The name of Alabama, No 2, at Huntsville, was changed toBethesda, No 2

Thomas W Farrar was cc elected Grand Master, and George

M. Hives was elected Grand SecretaryEuphemien Lodge, No 13, Athens Lodge, No 111, Florence

Lodge, No. 14, and Spring Lodge, No 13. wei e granted charters.

The third Annual Communication was held at Cahaha on thedth ofDecember, 1823, the First Deputy Grand Master. Hora-

tin G Perry, presiding

Dispensations bad heeii granted Limestone Lodge, No. 18,

Hiram Lodge, No. , at Fort Dale, in Butler County, Terana

Lodge. No , at Triana, inMadison County, and charters werenow granted to Limestone and Washington Lodges

During this Communication Brothers N. E Benson, F SLyon and Daniel M Riggs made their first appearance in the

Grand Lodge, the Rest of whom acted as Grand Secretary pro

1cm. lie suhaequently became Grand MasterWilliam B Patton was elected Grand Master and William B

Allen Grand Secretary Brother Benson was appointed Grand

Senior Deacon and Brother James Dellett, Grand Orator.

The charter of Hussellvalle Lodge, No 7, was declared for-feited.

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EARLY HISTORY OF F1tERMASONI4r, 1 .9

The fourth Annual Commuiiicatson ofthe Grand Lodge weeheld S I Cahaha on the 18th of Decemhei, 1824, the H. W.

Grand Master, William B Patton, presiding. Seventeen

Lodges were represented.

Charters were granted to Olive Branch Lodge. No 19, at

Buckaville, Tuscaloosa County, to Franklin Lodge, No. 20 atHavnnn, Greene County. to Hutchinson Lodge. No 7, super-

riding aird taking the place of Hussellville Lodge, No. 7, to

~l~nscuinhia Lodge, No 21, superseding and taking the place ot

flpiing Lodge, No 15, and toHiram Lodge, No , at Green-

mile, Butler County

On petition ofthe two Lodges at Huntsville, to-wit Madison

Lodge, No. 1, and Bethesda Lodge, No 2, they were allowed to

unite and consolidate into one Lodge, hy the name of Helion

Lodge, No 1,

Thomas W Farrar was elected Grand Master and Danicl M.

Riggs, Grand Secretary

During this Communication a resolution was adopted au-

thoricing the Grand Master to convene the Grand Lodge at

such place as he might deem advisahle to give our Illustriona

Brother LaFayette a suitahle reception, in ease he should visit

the State

Arthur P Baghy was appointed Grand Orator and Silax

Dinamore, Grand Sword Bearer

The fifth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge washeld at Cahaha os the 16th of December, 1828, the R W

Deputy Grand Master, A Hutchinano, presidingA charter was granted to annmher ofbrethern toconstitute a

Lodge at Rue, hy the name of Erie Lodge, No 24, in Greene

Coonty

Charters were gianted toTriana Lodge, No , anti toJack-

so n Lodge, No , at Tallahassee, Florida?

The next Communication of the Grand Lodge was ordered to

he held in Tuscaloosa

Nienrod E Benson was elected Grand Master and Daniel M

Riggs was re-elected Grand Secretary

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pointed a Committee on Foreign Correspondence, hut they

made no report

-At this Communication it appeared that two Lodges inNorth

Alahama were working under charters from the Grand Lodge

of Tennessee, whereupon a committee was appointed to investi-

gate the matter and report

Arthur P. Baghy was again appointed Grand OratorThe sixth Annual Comanun,cation of the Grand Lodge was

held at Tuscaloosa on the 14th ofDecemher, 1828, the M W

Grand Master, N. E Benson, presiding

A dispensation was granted to Hieing Sun Lodge, in Decatur,

Morgan County.

At this Coinneanit atron acommittee, consisting of Brothers

MeFarlane, Penn, Wallace, Pfister and Woniridge were appoint-

ed to exemplify the mode ofwork which they helieved to be the

most correct, and open a suhacqoent evening Brother Penngave a most splendid and interesting exemplification of the

mode of work agreed upon hy said committee in the first three

degrees of Masonry, which was received with great and de-

served applause

This was the first appearance in the Grand Lodge of Brother

Penn and Brother Phater, the former hailing from Triana Lodge

and the latter from Mobile

The Grand Lodge was visited hy Brother Thomas Goudy,

from aLodge in IrelandNimeod E. Benson was re-elected Grand Master and John G.

Arkin was elected Grand Secretary Arthur P Baghy was

again appointed Grand Orator and James Penn, Grand Lec-turer

A charter was granted toLaFayette Lodge. No 28, at Greens-

born

The dispensation to LaFayette Lodge, at Daletown, was

continued, and the name was changed to Dale Lodge, No 25

The charter of Washington Lodge, No 17, at Greensboro,

in Greene County, was sarrendered

The seventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of

Alahama was held in Toscaloosa on Thursday, the 14th day of

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Deceenher, 1827, the H Grand Junior Warden, William II.

Stone7presrding Fourteen Lodges were represented

Charters were granted to Dale Lodge, No 28, and to Seliria

Fraternal Lodge, No

During this year the Masonic Hall in Mobile was destroyed

by fire

A new Constitution was adoptedThe name of LaFayette Lodge, at LaGrange, in Franklin

County, was changed to Davis Lodgewas made the duty of the Grand Lecturer to visit each

Lodge anthe State, and his pay was fixed at eight hundred dol-

lars per annum, payable semi-annually, and any Subordinate

Lodge could command his services at any time hy paying him

five dollars per day

Nimeod E Benson was re-elected Grand Master and John G.

Aikin re-elected Grand Secretary

During this Communication the following Lodges were

suspended Manon, No. 12, Euphemien, N o 13, Hiram andJackson Lodge, at Tallahassee, Florida

The eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of

Alabama was held at Tuscaloosa December 1 to 6, 1828, JamesPenn, Grand Lecturer, presiding, John G Aikin, Grand Secre-

tary Sixteen Lodges were represented, five more were reported

the nest day H E B Baylor, Deputy Grand Master, pre-

sided

Charters were granted to Marengo Lodge, No 27 Davia

Lodge, No 28, and Hising Sun Lodge, No 22

Thomas B Creagh was elected Grand Master, and John G.Aikin was re-elected Grand Secretary

Dispensation was issued to Concord Lodge, No , at Pensa-

cola, Fla , and the dispensation toAutauga Lodge was renewed

The ninth Annual Commanicatron of the Grand Lodge was

held at Tuscaloosa on the 7th day ofDecemher, 1829, theM W.

Grand Master, Thomas B Creagh, presiding, and John G.

Arkin, Grand Secretary

The charters ofthe following Lodges were declared forfeited

at this Communication, Vie Moulton, No 6, Hutehinson, No

7, Mohile No 19, Eaphemien, No 13, Florence, No 14, Tos

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cumbra, N o 21, Jackson, No 23, Selma Fraternal, No 30,

Concord, No ---, and Hiram, No

Thomas B. Creagh was re-elected Grand Master and John G,

Aikin re-elected Grand Secretary

Olive Branch Lodge, N o 19, and Franklin Lodge, No 20surrendered their charters

Autauga-Lodge, N o 31, at Washington, Autauga County,

Teceived acharter

William I Mason made a report from the Committee on

Foreign Correspondence, renewing the proceedings of the

Grand Lodges of Maine, New Hampshire, New York. Penn-

aylvanra, Delaware. Virginia Georgia and Mississippi, and he

remarks that they are infisenced by the anti-Masonic clamor

-and malignant opposition hy which some of them are sur-

rounded

The following is a list ofthe Lodges at this time under the

jurisdiction ofthe Grand Lodge

Heiron, No 1, at Huntsville

Bethesda, No 2, Huntsville, consolidated with No 1

Alahama, No 3, Clarborne.

Hisrag Virtue, No 4, TuscaloosaHalo, No 5, Cahaha

Moulton, No. 6, Moulton, charter forfeited

Hutchinson, No. 7, Husseilville, charter forfeited.

Farrar, No. 8, Elyton

St Stephens, No 9, St Stephens

Mohile, No 10, Mohile. charter forfeitedMontgomery, No 11, Montgomery

Marion, No 12 Suggsvdle.

Euphemien, No 15, Sparta, charter forfeitedFlorence, No, 14, Florence, charter forfeited

Sprsng. No. 15, Big Spring, Franklin County, superseded by

Tsracumhra, No 21

Athens, No 16, Athens

Washington, No 17, Greenshoro, charter surrenderedLimestone, No 18, Mooreaville, Limestone County.

Olive Branch, No 19, Buckaville, Tuscaloosa County, charter

-surrendered.

lLAItI.Y II 1-stoity OF I~ lt LIIIMASONRY,

Franklin, No. 20 Havana, Greene County charter aucrorstier-

ed.

Tuscumbia, No. 21, Tuscumbia, charter forfeitedTriana, No 22, Tnana

Jackson, No 23, Tallahassee, Florida

Erie, No. 24, Erie, Greene County

Dale, No 25, Fort Dale. Wilcox County

LaFayette, No 2(1, Greensboro

feinreago, No 27, near Whitehall, Marengo Coonty

Ilaci, Ni 28 LaGrange, Franklin County

Rising Sun, No 29, Decatur

helms Fraternal, No. 30, Sebna, charter forfeited

Autauga, No. 31. Washington, Autauga County

Hiram, U D , Greenville. diepensation expiredConcord, U. D , Pensacola, Florida, dispensation expired

The tenth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of

Alabama was held in Tuscaloosa on December 6 to 16, 1830,

H. WWilliam Leigh,

GrandJunior Warden, presiding, John G

Arkm, Grand Secretary.

The representatives of nine Lodges were present at the

opening, thoagh five others sonseqoently appeared

Thomas B. Creagh was re-elected Grand Master and John G.

Arkin re-elected Grand Secretary, but resigned, and John H

Vincent was elected

The eleventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of

Alabama was held at Tuscaloosa on the 5thofDecember, 1831,the M W Grand Master, Thomas B Creagh, presiding, and

John H Vincent, Grand Secretary

The representatives of only eight Subordinate Lodges werepresent at the opening, though the representatives offive others

subsequently appeared Possibly the anti-Masonic excitement

was beginning tohave its effect.

A resolution was adopted that the next Annual Commu-nicatron of the Grand Lodge be held on the first Monday in

January, 1833, and on the first Monday re January annually

thereafter consequently the Grand Lodge did not meet so 1832

The dispensation of Courtland Lodge was continuedThe Committee noF oreigo Correspondence, John G Arkin,

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Chairman, made a short report, and the difficulties and dis-

couragements with which many of the Grand Lodges were mcrounded are again alluded to. but the fact as stated that they

still continue to prosecute their work with unabated teal, and

with the cheering hope that brighter days and a more propitious

destiny would yet smile upon their industry and fidelity and

patience

Willaim I Mason was elected Grand Master and John H

Vincent, Grand Secretary

At this Communication the Grand Secretary refused to re-

ceive Georgia money in payment ofdues until ordered to do soby the Grand Lodge

Selma Fraternal Lodge. No 30. was reinstated.

Limestone Lodge, No 18. sorrendered its charter

Hesolutions were passed complimentary to Past Grand

Master Thomas B Creagh

The twelfth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of

Alabama was held at Tuscaloosa on the 7th day of January.1833 Dorrog the first tsso days only six Lodger were repre-

sented, which. not being aquorum, nothing was done On the

third day one more Lodge was represented and the Grand Lodge

was opened, but the Grand Master was not presept nor any

Deputy Grand Master, and Brother John G Arkin was called

to the East

The following were the Lodges that were represented

No 1, Helion, by Charles S Pattason

No 4, Rising Virtue, by P C. Ellis

No 22, Triana, by John G Arkin and William WingNo 28. Davis, by I B Tartt

No 29, Hising Sun, by Isaac Lane

No 31, Autauga, by Cs P Holman

No 32 Lowodes, by G W Essellman

There were also present B B Fontaine, Jacob Wiser, J HVincent and John K Pierce

The Grand Lodge proceeded to the election ofofficers, with

the following result, but none ofthem appear to have been pres-

cot except those above mentiqoed

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Wrilarm Leigh Grand Meeter

John G Arkin Deputy Grand Muter

Isaac Lane Grand Senior Warden

Hichard B Waithall Grand Junior Warden

John Craig Grand Chaplaur

James Penn Grand Lecturer

Benjamin B Fontaine Grand Treasurer

John H Vinecot Grand SecretaryJ B Tartt Grand Senior Deacon

C Ellis Grand Junior Deacon

APPOINTED

o W. Esselman and M. P Holman Grand Marshals

John K- Pierce Grand StewardJacob Wreer Grand Tiler

A charter was granted toLowndes Lodge, No. 33.

Brother James B Tartt made a very short report on Foreign

Correspondence The proceedings of only two Grand Lodgeshad been receivedKentucky and Missouri

It was ordered that the Deputy Master. Grand Treasurer and

Grand Secretary address a circular to the Subordinate Lodges

on the condition ofthe Grand Lodge

The thirteenth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodgeof Alabama was held at Tuscaloosa on the 6th day of January,

1834. There were only sic Lodges represented, and in conse-quence the Grand Lodge could not be opened, there not being a

quorum On the 8th two more Lodges were represented, and

subseqoently another, so that at this Annual Communication

there were nine Lodges present, by their representatives, asfollossa

No. 4, Hising Virtue, by Charles S Pattison.

No 8, Farrar. by Jonathan Steel.

No 18, Athens, by Paul Hildreth

No 22, Triana, by Willaim Wing

No 26, LaFayette, by John Fife

No 27. Marengo, by Columbus Lee.

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No 29, Hisrug Sun. by John Craig

No 33, Lowndes, by John W Caruthers.

None ofthe officers being present except the Grand Secretary,

Paul Hildeeth took the East

The Communications of the Grand Lodge were changed

back again to DecemberCharters were granted to Ferry Lodge, No. 34, and to St

Johns Lodge, No 85, the former at Marion and tire latter at

Carrollton

The following Grand Officers were elected.

William Leigh Grand Master

Paul Hildreth Deputy Grand Master

James B Tartt.. Grand Senior Warden

Jacob Wizer Grand Junior Warden

Hey Bugh MePhail Grand Chaplain

John Craig Grand Lecturer

Benjamin B. Fontaine Grand TreasurerJohn T. Vincent Grand Secretary

Jonathan Steel Grand Senior Deacon

Henry Sossamon Grand Junior Deacon

APPOINTED

Columbus Lee and Frederick C Ellis Grand MarshalsJohn K Pierce and Charles S Fattison Grand Stewards

Wrilarm A. McDaniel Grand Tiler

It is stated that these officers were installed, but it is nowhere

stated in terms that the Grand Master, Grand Chaplain orGrand Treasurer were present, and at tie sitting ofthe Grand

Lodge did they occupy their stationsJames B Tartt made a short report on Foreign Correspond-

ence, acknowledging the receipt of the proceedings of the Grand

Lodges of New Hampshire, New Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia,

Georgia. Florida, Lousrana, Itlississippi. Keirtucley, Indianaand Ohio

A resolution was adopted recommending that all SubordinateLodges pass resolutions requiring one or mere oftheir officers to

attend tire Communications of the Grand Ledge

The dispensation of Courtland Lodge expired at lIrIg (li~sil

Communication, and no charter was asked for

The following charters were forfeited at this Common icirtloitSt Stephens, No 9, and Marion, No 12

These were dark days for Masonry in the United States. At

this time the light ofthe Grand Lodge ofAlabama went out, not

to be returned for two years

On tlrc6th day ofDecember, 1836. certain brethren, the repre-

sentatives oftheir respective Lodges, met in the city of Tus-

raloosa, asfollows

No 4, Hisiog Virtue, D S Ball.No. 26, LaFayette, H B Wailer

No 28, Davis, John Hicks, J 0 Peters. H S DavisNo 29. Hisrog Sun, J S SykesNo 33, Lowudes, J L F. CoterellNo 34, Ferry. Wade I-I Watson

There were also prescoc Wilfians Leigh, Grand Master,William Jennings, Charles Beale and John Vincent, Grand

Secretary

These brcthein. after waiting for three days, and finding

chat no ether representatives were likely toarrive, and therenot being aquorum ofthe Subordinate Lodges present, declared

themselves of opinion that owing to the lapsed state of Masonry

the Grand Lodge had become extinct They thcrefore resolved

tbemselves into a convention for the purpose of forming a

new Constitution and creating a new Grand Lodge For this

purpose William Leigh was called to the chair, and John H

Vincent appointed Secretary, and Brothers Hicks. Ball, Skyes,Wailer, Peters and Watson were appointed acommittee todraft

o new Constitution.

The committee having reported aCenstitution, it was adopt-

ed, and a resolution was alsoadopted declaring that all Lodges

working under a dispensation were legal, and that a Lodges

ivorking under charters that had been forfeited might, upon

proper application, be reinstated They then proceeded to

elect Grand Officers, and having done so, the Grand Ledge was

opened in Ample Form Under this Constitution John C

licks was the first M. W Grand Master


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22 MASONIC ISIANIJAL.

Charters were granted toWashington and Courtland Lodges

which had been working under dispensation,

From that time the coarse of ~he Grand Lodge of Alabamahas been upward and onward It has continued to flourish,

and it should he the ardent wish of every true and zealous

Mason that it may continue to flourish as long as tsme shall

last

ACTS OF INCORPORATION.

AN ACT

To incorporate the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons

ofthe State of Alabama, and the Sahordinate Lodges under

itsjurisdiction

Section 1 Ide it enacted by the Senate aisd RouseofRepie-

sentatives ofthe State ofAlabania, en General As~ensbty convened.

That R. H Rrvin, S F Hale,H S Shelton and J A Whitaker,and their saccessors in office, be, and they are hereby, incurpo-

iaced by the name ofthe Most Worshipful Grand Lodge ofFree

and Accepted Masons ofthe State of Alabama,andby that nanseshall have capacity to sueand he sued, plead and be impleaded,

in any and all ofthe courts ofthis State, tocontract and to be

contracted with, to have a common seal and to alter the sameat pleasnie, and the ssid Grand Lodge. through .ts four prin-

cipal officers, shall have perpetual succession, and may grant

dispensations and charters toSubordinate Lodges, to be subjectto and under its Masonic Jurisdiction, and malce, ordain and

establish its Constitution, Sty Laws, Rules and Regulations,

sot inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of this State, or

ofthe United States, and may require, hold and enjoy so much

real estate as may be necessary for the erection of proper build-

ings and offices,not to exceed ten acres, for carrying on and con-

duccing its business, and inthe erection of its lodge rooms may

erect store moms oi offices inthelower stories thereof, and rentoutthe same and collect the rent, and hold or loan the same out

as the Grand Lodge may desire, subject tothe regulations here-

inafter prescribed

Sec. 2. Be itfurther enacted, That oaid Grand Lodge shall

have power to collect itsievenue. and to apply the same accord-

ing tothe ancient custom ofthe order, oc may loan out the same

for the purpose of aiding in the benevolent enteiprises, or for

the purpose of accumulation, Prormded, That the funds in money

or choses in action shall notexceed inavailable assets the sum of

fifty thousand dollars at any time, and shall not be loaned upon


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24 MASONIC MANUAL,

usurious interest, nor shall the funds or accretions thereof bd

used otherwise than for the payment of the expenses of sai

Grand Lodge and foe charitable puiposes, and being thus set

apart, the same shall nut be liable totaxation

Sec 3. Be it farther enacted, That all contracts made, or

obligations assumed heretofore, which are not in~onsistent

anth the laws ofthe land, by said Grand Lodge, under the

furmee Act of Incorporation ofsaid Grand Lodge, passed June

the 16th, 1521, or Acts amendatory thereof, be and the same

are hereby made valid and binding upon said Grand Lodge as

organised under this charter by resolution of said Grand Lodge

shall be all that is required to complete its organization under

the same

Sec. 4 Be et further enacted, That the three principalofficers of each Subordinate Lodge, under the jarisdictiun of

this Grand Lodge, and their sacressois so office, be and the sameare hereby created a body politic and corporate, so far as to

enable them, for each of their respective Lodges, to receive.

hold and enjoy, possess and retain property, both real and per-

sonal, not exceeding in valne the sam of twenty-five thousand

dollars, and tosell, alien or lease the same in any manner deem-ed advisable by said Subordinate Lodge, and wh,ch said Subor-

dinate Lodge shall be and are hereby sncorpuiaced by the name

specified in the charter or dispensation gianted by said Grand

Lodge to esch ut them respectively, svhsch said charters or dis-pensations whether granted heretofore or hereafter by said

Grand Lodge, shall he evidence of the fact of incorporation

nader this act is any cuart ofthis State without farther proof,

and by sach name said Subordinate Lodge may sue and be sned,

pleadand beimpleaded, and do allthings enjoined by said GrandLodge, nut inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the

land, and within the scope and purview of the powers hereby

conferred upon said Grand Lodge, and the said Subordinate

Lodges respectively shall cetain their said corporate powers so

long as the Grand Lodge shall continue their respective char-

ters oc dispensations, but shall cease to possess any corporate

existence when the cbartei or dispensation shall have been re-

voked or taken away by said Grand Lodge, and all the effects

ACTS OF INCORPORATION.

of such Subordinate Lodge as may forfeit its chaiter or dl.

pensation shall belong to the said Grand Lodge, and each Sub-

ordinate Lodge shall have the same powers with respect to Itsassets as are conferred by the second section of this Act upuii

the Grand LodgeSec. 5 Be itfurther enacted, That the said Grand Lodge,

and each Sulsurdinate Lodge under its juridaiction, shall haverespectively power to receive by gift, grant, contract, devise or

donation by will, subscription or otherwise, any personal orreal estate, not exceeding in value the sum hereinabove men-

tioned as the maximum of their assets respectively, and shall

hisve the post-er to sell, alien, or dispose of the same, and no

such gift grant, contract or devise or donation by will, sub-

scription or otherwise, shall fail by eeasun of any mis-desenp-

tion in the name ofsuch corporation, and all contracts oragree-

ments which may have been lawfully entered into by said

Subordinate Lodges under their organization heretofore shall

he bsnding upon them in their several corporate capacitiesunder this Act, and the same may be enforced by them res-

pectively, and the property and effects owned by them, being

dedicated to charitable purposes only, shall be exempt from

tsxatiun

Sec 6 Be it farther enacted, That this Act shalt he deemed

and taken asa public Act, and notice thereof shall be taken inall the courts ofjustice and elsewherein this State, and shall be

given in evidence on any trial of any issue or cause, without

special pleading

Sec 7 Be it further enacted, That all laws contravemugthe provisions of thisAct be and the same are hereby repealed

JOHN D. RATE ER,

Pressdeiit ofthe Sesiate

A B MEEK,

Speaher

Appro red December 9, 1859

A B Moore


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26 MASONIC MANUALACTS OF INCORPORATION. 27

No. 83

AN ACT

To amend Sections One (1), Two (2), and Five (s) ofan Act

entitled An Act to incorporate the Grand Lodge of Freeand Accepted Masons ofthe State of Alabama and the Sub-

ordinate Ledges under its jurisdiction, approved December

9. 1859.

Sec. 1 Be ifenacted by fhe General Assembly ofAlabama,

That Section One (i), Two (2) and Five (s) ofan Act entitled,An Act to incorporate the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted

Masons ofthe State ofAlabama, and the Subordinate Lodges

under ,tsjuriarlletion, Approved December 9, 1859, which are

in words and figures as follows,

Section 1. Be ifenacled by the Senate arid ManseafRepreaenla-

fares afI/se State afAlabama an General Assembly carrnened, That

H, H Erves, S F Hale, H 5- Shelton and J A Whiesker, and

theirsuccessors in office, be and ihey are hereby incorporated bythe name ofthe Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Ac-

cepted Masons of tire State ofAlabama, and by that name shall

have capacity to sue and he sued, pined and beimpleeded, in any

and all oftire enacts of this State, to contract and be contracted

ivith, tohave acommon seal, and to alter the same at pleasure,

and the sard Grand Lodge, through its four principal officers,

shall have perpetual succession, and may grant dispensatiens

and charters toSubordinate Ledges, toire subject to and under

its Masonic jurisdiction, and make, ordain and establish its

Constitution, B y-Laws, Holes and Hegulatrons, not incon-

sistent with tire Constitution orlaws of this State orofthe Uni-

ted States, and may acquire, holdand enjoy so much real estate

as may be necessary for the erection of proper buildings and

offices, not to exceed ten acres, for carrying on and conducting

itsbusiness, and so the erection of its lodge rooms may erect

store rooms oroffices in the loner stories thereof, and rent out

the same and collect the rent and hold or loan the same out, as

the said Grand Lodge may desire, subject to the regulations

hereinafter prescribed

Sec. 2. Be il fuel/see ,-irael~d, That said Grand Lodge shall

have power to collect its revenues and to apply the game

according to the ancient customs ofthe Order, or may loan owl

the same for the purpose ofaiding in benevolent enterprises, orfor the purpose ofaccumislatren, Pearrdrd, That the funds in

money or choses in action shall not exceed in available assets

the sum of fifty thousand dollars at any one time, and shall not

he loaned upon usurious interest, nor shall the funds or accre-tions thereof be used otherwise than Ior the payment ofthe ex-

penses of said Grand Lodge and for charitable purposes, andbeing thus set apart, the same shall not beliable totaxation

Sec. 5. Be it fairtliar enacted, That the said Grand Lodge and

each Subordinate Lodge under its jurisdiction shall have, res-

pectively, power to receive by gift, grant, contract, devise or

donation by will, subscription or otherwise, any personal ar

real estate not exceeding in value tire sum hereinabove men-

tioned as the maximum oftheir assets, respectively, and shallhave power to sell, alien or dispose of the same, and that no

such gift, grant, contract or devise or donation, by will, sub-scription orotherwise, shall fail by reason of any niradeecription

in the name ofthe corporation, and that all contracts or agree-

ments which may have been lawfully entered into by said Sub-

ordinate Lodges under their organreatron heretofore, shall be

binding open them in their several corporate capacities under

this Act, and the same may be enforced by them respectively,

and the property and effects owned by them being dedicatedto charitable purposes only, shall be exempt from taxation

Be and f/se same are hereby amendedsa aa Ia read aa fellnres

Section 1 Bert enaefedby the GeneralAssembly afAlabama,

That H I-I Ervin, S F Hale, H S. Shelton and J A Whitalcerand their successors in office beand they are hereby incorporated

by the name ofthe Most Worshspful Grand Ledge ofFree and

Accepted Masons ofthe State ofAlabama, and by that nameshall have capacity to sue and be sued, plead and be ampleaded

in any and all ofthe enurts ofthis State, to contract anfi hecon-

tracted with, to have a common seal, and to alter the same at

pleasure, and tire sasd Grand Lodge, through its four principal

officers, shall have perpetual succession, and may grant dii-

pensatrons and charters to Subordinate Lodges, to hr subject

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28 MASONIC MANUAL.

to and under ste Masonic jurisdiction, and inske, ordain andestablish its Constitution, By-laws, Rules and Regulations not

rncensrscent with the Constitution or lasvs ofthis State or ofthe

United Stares, and may acquire, purchase, hold and enjoy real

estate, not to exceed ten acres an quantity and two hundred

thousand dollars in value, for carrying on and conduceing itsbusiness, may rent not any store rooms i roffices in the lower

stories of tire balding which may have been erected on soon

real estate, or which the said Grand Lodge may erect thereon

and to collect the rent~ and forthe purpose ofpurthasrog such

real estate and buildings the said Grand Lodge shall have the

power toborrow money, issue its bonds therefor, and execute a

mortgage on any property it may own to secure the same, and

may hold orloan out any money derived from the renting of its

store rooms and offices or otherwise, as the said Grand Lodge

may desire, subject to the regulations hereinafter prescribed

Sec 2 Be at turf/see enacted, That said Grand Lodgeshall have power to collect its revenues and apply the same

according tothe ancient customs of the Order, ormay loan out

the same for the purpose ofaiding so benevolent enterprises or

for the purpose of accumulation - Pruuided, That the money of

said Grand Lodge shall net be loaned upon usurious interest,

nor hail the funds or accretions thereof be used othersirse than

for the payments ofthe expenses of said Grand Lodge and for

ehantable purposes, and being thus set apart, the same shall not

be liable totaxation

Sec. 8 Be it fuel/sec enacfed, That tire said Grand Lodge

and each Subordinate Lodge under its jurisdiction shall have~

respectively, power to receive by gift, grant, contract, devise or

donation, by will or otherwise, any personal or real estate not

exceeding invalue the sum oftwo hundred thousand dollars, as

the maximum oftheir assets respectively, and shall have power

tosell, alien ordispose ofthe same, and no such gift,contractor

devise or donatrons by will, subscription or otherwise shall fail

by reason of any miadescription inthe name ofsuch corporation,

and that all contracts or agreements which may have been law-fully entered into by said Subordinate Lodges under their organ-

ization heretofore shall be binding upon them in their several

1

ACTS OE INCOltI?ORALION. 29

Corporate capacities under this Act, and that the swim nay lie

enforced by them respectively, and the property and effectsowned by them being dedicated to charitable purposes only

shall he exempt from taxation

Sec. 2. Be it frief/ser enacfed, That all laws and parts of

laws of a general or special character conflicting with the pro-

visions ofthis Act be and the same are hereby repealed,

Approved March 17, 1875


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DEGREE AND CEREMONIAL WORK.

OPENING OF THE LODGE.

* ~ 4, * * A , ~

OPENING PRAYER.

Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be

Thy name Thy kingdom come. Thy will bedone in earth as it is in heaven Give us this day

our daily bread And forgive us our debts, as we

forgive our debtors. And lead us not into teropta-

tion, but deliver us from evil For thine is the

kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever.

Amen So mote it be.

Or this

Most holy and glorious Lord God, the Great

Architect of the Universe, the giver of all gifts and

graces: Thou hast promised that where tivo or

three are gathered together in Thyname, Thou wilt

be in the midst of them and bless them. In Thy

name we assemble, most humbly beseeching Thee

to bless us in all our undertakings, that we may

know and serve Thee aright,that all ouractions may

tend to Thy glory, and to our advancement in

knowkdge and virtue And we beseech Thee, 0

Lord God, to bless our present assembling, and to

illuminate our minds, that we may walk in the light

Oiti.AiitC Ai~D CEItEMONIAL WOY&K. dl

of Thy countenance; and when the trials of uu w

probationary state are over, be admitted into TM1~lEM PLE not made with hands, eternal in the

heavens Amea. So mote it be

XI n~sop ste ode is adniisnblc butnot obligatory

A * * * * 5

CLOSING THE LODGE.

* * * * * * A,

IERAYER AT CLOSING

Supreme Architect ofthe Universe, accept ourhumble praises and hearty thanks for the many

mercies and blessings which Thy bounty has con-

Lerred on us, and espccially for this friendly and

social intercourse. Pardon, we beseech Thee,

whatever Thou hast seen amiss in us since we have

been together, and continue to us Thy presence,

protection and blessing. Make us sensible of the

enewed obligations we are under to love Thee

supremely, and to be fricndly to each other. Mayall our irregular passions be subdued, and may we

daily increase in E1aith, Hope and Charity, but more

especially in that Charity whichis the bond ofpeace

and the perfection of every virtue. May we so

P r a c t i c e T h y p r e c e p t s i n t h e r i g i d o b s e r v a n c e o f t h eLenets oI Freemasonry, that we may finally obtain

i


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32 MAsONIc MANUALDEGREE AND CItRItMOmAL WORK, 33

Thy promises, and find an entrance through the

gates into the Temple and city ofour God. Amen..

So mote it be

Here may fo1io~ an ode

* * * * * * *

CHARGE AT CLOSING

Brethren

We are now about to quit this sacred retreat of

friendship and virtue, to mix again with the world.Amidst its concerns and employments, fotget not

the duties which you have heard so frequently

inculcated and so forcibly recommended in this

Lodge. Remember that, around this sacred altar, -

you have solemnly bottnd yourself to befriend andrelieve every brother who shall nced your assistance.

Yo~ have promised in the most friendly manner toremind hini of his errors, and aid a refotmation.

These generous principles are to extend further,every human being has a claim upon your kind

offices; do good unto all; recommend it moreespecially to the household of the faithful.

Finally, brethren, be ye all of one mind; live in

pea~, and may the God of peace and love delightto dwell with and bless you.

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BENEDICTION AT CLOSING

And so may we ever meet, act and part, my

brethren. May brotherly love prevail and every

moral and social virtue cement us! May the bless-

ings ofheaven rest upon us and all regular Masons!

Amen So mote it be.

S

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36 MAsONIC MANUAL.ENTERED APPRENTICE.

The following passage of Scripture (Psalms CXXXIII) is

rehearsed

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for

brethren to dwell together in unity! It i- s like theprecious ointment upon tbe head, that ran down

upon the beacd, even Aarons beard: that went

down to the skirts of his garments; as the dew of

Hernion, and as the dew that descended upon the

mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded

the blessing, even life forevermore!

* * * * A, * *

Towards the close of the section is explained that peculiar

ensign ofMasonry, the lambskin, orwhite leather apron

I now present you with a lambskin, or white

leather apron. It is an emblem of innocence, and

the badge ofaMason, more ancient than the Golden

conferred upon you at this or any future pcriod by

king l)rince, potentate, or any other person, unless

li-c l)e a Mason.

L t may be, my brother, that, in the coming

ycass, upon your head shall rest the laurel leaves

i)f victory; on your breast may hang jewels fit

to grace the diadem of an Eastern potentate:nay, more than these, with light added to thecoming light, your ambitious feet may tread round

after round the ladder that leads to fame in our

Mystic Circle, and even the purple ofour)Fraternity

may rest upon your honored shoulders; but never

again from mortal hands, never again until yoer

enfrancbrsed spint shall have passed upward andinward through the pearly gates, shall any honor so

distinguished, so emblematical of purity and allperfection, be bcstowed upon you as this wbich I

now confer.It is yoursyours to wear throughout an hon-

orable life, and at your death, should you so will,

be placcd upon the coffin which shall contain

your earthly remains, and with them be laid be-

neath the silent clods of the valley. Let its pure

and spotless surface be to you an ever-prescnt re-

minder ofa pnrtty oflife and rectitude ofconduct,a never-ending argument for oobler deeds, for higher

thoughts, for purer actions And when atlast your

weary feet shall have come to the end of lifes toil-

some journey, and from your nerveless grasp shall

drop forever the working tools oflife, maythe record

of your life and actions be as pure and spotless asFleece or Roman Eagle, more honorable than the

Star and Garter, or any other Order that can be


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MasONIC MANUAL.38ENTERED APPRENTICE. :1 9

the fair emblem which I place within your hands

to-night. And when your trembling soul shall

stand before the Great White Throne, may it be

your portion, my brother, to receive from the Su-

preme Grand Master the welcome words, Well

done, good and faithful servant; enter thou intothe joy of thy Lord.

Accept it, my brother, and may you ever wear it

with pleasure to yourselfand honor to theFraternity.

Take it tothe * * * * who wifl teach you to

wearitas * * * ~ A,

* A , A, * * * a *

This section closes with an explanatiOn ofthe working tools

ofgntered App reoticri. which arc the Twenty- four Inch Gaugeand CommonGavel

I

The Twenty-foUr Inch Gecige is an instIumentused by operative Masons to measure and lay out

their work; but we, as Free and Accepted Masons,

are taught ~to make use of it for the more noble and

gloiious purpose of dividing our time. It being

divided into twenty-four equal parts, is emblematic

ofthe tweoty-four bouIs of the day, which we are

taught to divide into three equal parts, whereby are

found eight hours for the service ofGod, and a clip

tressed worthy brother; eight for our usual voca-

lions, and eight for refreshment and sleep.

The Common Gavel is an instrument made useof

l)y operative Masons to break off the superfluous

corners ofrough stones, the better to fit them for the

buildersuse; but we. as Free and Accepted Masons,

are taught to make use ofit for the more noble and

glorious purpose of divesting our hearts and con-

sciences of all the vices and superfluities of life,

thereby fitting our minds as living stones for that

spiritual building, that house not madewith hands,

eternal in the heavens. -* * * * * * *

SECTION SECOND.

The second section rationall~ accounti for the ceremony of

initiating a candidate into our ancient institution.

* * * A, * * *

THE BADGE OF AMASON.

The lamb has in all ages been deemed an emblemof innocence: the lambskin is,

therefore, to remind you of.bat purity of life and rectitude

of conduct which is so essen-

ti:tlly necessary to gain admis-sion into the Celestial Lodge above, where the Su-

preme Architect ofthe Ijniveise presides.~* * * * A , A , *

A,


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40 MASONIC MANUAL.

SECTION THIRD.

The third section explains the nature and psinciples of our

institution, in it, also, we receive instroclsons relative to the

Form, Supports, Covering, Furniture, Ornaments, Lights and

Jewels ofthe Lodge, how it should be situated and to whom

dedicated

Freemasonry is not only the most ancient, but

most moral science known to man. Every char-

acter, emblem and figure depicted in a lodge has a

moral and useful meaning, and forcibly inculcates

the practice of virtue.

A LODGE

is a certMn number ofMasons duly assembled, with

the Holy Bible, Square and Compasses and a

Charter or Warrant empowering them to work.

Our ancient brethren usually held their ~Lodges

on high bills or in low vales the better to observe

IIf

ENTERED APPRENTICE

the approach of cowans and eavesdroppers, either

ilseeliding or descending.

THE FORM OF A LODGE

is an oblong squarefrom east to west, and between

north and south, from earth to heaven, and from

surface to centre. These vast dimensions denotethe universality of Masonry, and a Masons charity

should be equally extensive

OUR INSTITUTION


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42 MASONIC MANUAL.

is supported by threegreat pillars, Wisdom, Strength

and Beauty, because it is necessary that there should

be wisdom to contrive, strength to support, and

beauty to adorn all great and impoitant under-

takings.

ITS COVERING

is no less than a clouded canopy or starry.decked

heaven, where all good Masons hope at last to

arrive, by aid ofthe theological ladder, which Jacob

in his vision, saw extending from eaIth to heaven;

thethree principal rounds ofwhich aredenominated

Faith, Hope and Charity, and which admonish us

-

ENTERED APPRENTICE. 43

tri hove faith in God, hope in immortality, and

cli~lrity to all mankind.

1lic gIeatest of these is Charity; for faith may

be lost in sight; hope ends in fruition; hot charity

extends beyond the grave through the boundless

realms of eternity.

THE FURNITURE OF A LODGE

isthe Holy Bible, Square and Compasses. The Holy

Bible is dedicated to God, theSquare to the Master, and the

Compasses to the Craft The

Bible is dedicated to God be-

cause it is the inestimable gift

of God to man * *the Square to the Master, be-

cause it is the proper Masonic

emblem of his office, and the Compasses to the

Craft, because, by adue attention to their use we are

taught to circumscribe our desires and keep our

passions in due bounds.

THE ORNAMENTS OF A LODGE

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are the Mosaic Pavement, the Indented Tessel and

the Blazing Star. The Mosaic Pavement is a

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By the Rough Ashlar we are reminded of our

rode and imperfect state by nature; by the Perfect

Ashlar that state ofperfection at which we.hope to

arrive by a virtuous education, our own endeavors,

and the blessing ofGod; and by the Trestle-board

we are also reminded that, asthe operativeworkman

erects his temporal building agreeably to the rules

and designs laid down by the master on his trestle-

board, so should we, both operative and speculative,~ndeanor to erect our spiritual building agreeably

to the rules and designs laid down by the Supreme

Architect of the Universe, in the great books of

nature and revelation, which is our spiritual, moral

and Masonic trestle-board.

SITUATION OF LODGES.

Lodges are situated due east and west, 1~c~in~e

King Solomons temple was so situated. King

Solomons temple was so situated, because afterMoses had safely conducted the ehildten of Israel

through the Red Sea when pursued by Pharaoh and

his host, he, by a divine command, erected a taber-

nacle. This tabernacle was an exact model forKing Solomons temple, and was situated due east

and west to perpetuate a remembrance of that

miraculous east wind by which their mighty deliver.ance was wrought; also to receive the rays of the

rising sun.

DEDICATION OF LODGES.

Lodges were anciently dedicated to King Sol-

omon, because be was our first Most Excellent

Giand Master, but modern Masons dedicate theirsto St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist,

who were two eminent patrons of Masonry; and

since their time there is repre-

sented, in every regular and

well governed Lodge, a certain

point within the circle, embor-

dered by two perpendicular

parallel lines, representing St.

John the Baptist and St John

theEvangelist, assd upon the toprests the Holy Scriptures.

(The point represents an in-

dividual brother, the circle theboundary line beyond which he

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or passions to betray him.) In going round this

circle we necessarily touch upon these two lines as

well as the Holy Scriptures, and while a Masonkeeps himself circumscribed within theis precepts, it

is impossible that he should materially err.

THE TENETS OF OUR ORDER AREBROTHERLY LOVE, RELIEF

AND TRUTH.

BIiOTMRRLY LOVE.

By the exercise of brotherly love we are taught

to regard the whole hu-

man species as one fam-

ily the high and low, the

rich and poor, who, as

created by one Almighty

Parent, and inhabitants

of the same planet, are

to aid, support and pro-

tect each other. On this

principle, Masoory unites men of every country,

sect and opinion, and conciliates true friendship

among those who might otherwise have remainedat a perpetual distance

RELS RE.

To relieve the distressed is a duty incumbent

on aU men, bat particularly on Masons, who arelinked together by an indissoluble chain ofsincere

affection. To soothe the unhappy, to sympathizc

with their misfortunes, to compassionate theirmiseries, and to restore peace to their troubled

minds, is the great aim we have in view. On thisbasis we form our friendships and establish oui

connections.

is a divine attribute, and the foundation of every

virtue. To be good and true is the first lesson wc

are ta~ight in Masonry. On this theme we contem.

plate, and by its dictates endeavor to regulate our

conduct; hence, whi[e influenced by this principle.

TROTS

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hypocrisy and deceit are unknown among us; sin-cerity and plain dealing distinguish Os, and the

heart and tongue join in promoting each others

welfare and rejoicing in each others prosperity.

THE PERFECT POINTS

of a Masons entrance are four, the * * *

and allude to the four cardinal virtues (Temper-ance, Fortsfude, Prudence and Justice), and are thus

explained:

TEMPERANCE

is that due restraint upon our affections and pas.

sions which renders the body tame andgovernable, and frees the mind from the

allurements of vice. This virtue should

be the constant practice of every Mason,

as he is thereby taught to avoid excess

or contracting any licentious or vicious

habit, the indulgence of which might lead

him to disclose some ofthose valuable se~

crets which he has promised to conceal

and never reveal, and which would con~sequentle subject him to the contempt and detes-

tation of all gocd Masoos. * * * *

FORTITUDE

whereby we aie enabled to undergo i~.ny

pain, peril or danger, when prudentiallydeemed expedient. This virtue is equally

distant from rashness and cowardice,

and, like the former, should be deeplyimpressed upon themind of everyMason

as a safeguard or security against any

illegal attack that may be made by forceor otherwise, to extort from him any of

_________ those valuable secIets with which he has

been so solemnly intrusted, and whichwere emblematically represented upon his first

admission into the Lodge. * ~ * *

PRUDE NCR

teaches us to regulate ourlives and actions agreeably

to the dictates ofreason, and is that habit

by which we wisely judge, and pruden-

tially determine, on all things relative to

our present aswell asto ourfuture happi-ness. This virtue should be the peculiar

characteristic of cvery Mason, not only

for the government of his conduct whilein theLodge, but also when abroad inthe

v,orld. It should be particularly attended

~o, in all strange and mixed companies,

novor to let fall the least sign, token or word

whereby the secrets of Masonry might be unlaw-

fully obtained. C * * *is that noble and steady purpose of the mind,

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JUSTICE

is that standard or boundary of rightwhich enables us to render to every man

his just due, without distinction. This

virtue is not only consistent with divine

and human laws, but it is thevery cementand support ofcivil society; and asjustice

in a great measure constitutes the real

good man, so should it be the invariable

practice of every Mason never to deviate

from the minutest principles thereof*

CHALK, CHARCOAL AND CLAY.

Entered Apprentices should * * * * free-

dom, fervency and zeal, emblematically represented

by

There is nothing freer than chalk, because onthe slighest touch it leaves a trace behind it; there

is nothing more fervent thancharcoal, because when

properly ignited, to it the most obdurate metals

yield; there is nothing more zealous than clay,

our mother earth, which is constantly employed

in mans use, and should as constantly remind us

that from it we came, and onto it we must all return.

ENTERED APPRENTICE.

Our mother earth alone, of all the elements, hasnever proved unfriendly to man. The bodies of

water deluge him with rain, oppress him with hail,

and drown him with inundations; the air rushes in

storms, prepares the tempest, and fires light up tbcvolcano; but the earth, ever kind and indulgent, is

found subservient to his wishes. Though constantly

harassed, more to furnish the luxuries than the

necessaries oflife, she never refuses her accustomedyield, spreading his path with flowers and his table

with plenty. Thoughshe produces poison, still shesupplies the antidote, and returns with interest

every good committed to her care; and when at

last he is called upon to pass through the dark

valley of the shadow of death, she once more re-

ceives himand piously covers his remains within her

bosom. This admonishes us that from it we camc,

and to it we must shortly return -

CHARGE AT INITIATION INTO THE FIRST

DEGREE.BROTHER

As you are now introduced into the first prin-ciples of Masonry, I congratalate yoa on being

accepted into this anCient and honorable Order

ancient, as having existed from time immemorial,and honorable, as tending in every particular so to

tender a1 1 men who will be comformable toits pre-

cepts No institution was ever raised on a better

principle or more solid fouiidation; nor were evermoic e>cellent roles and useful maxims laid

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down than are inculcated in the several Masonic

lectures. The greatest and best of men, in all ages,have been encauragers and promoters of theart, and

have never deemed it derogatory to their dignity to

level themselves with the fraternity, extend their

privileges, and patronize their assemblies. Thereare three great duties which, as a Mason, you are

charged to inculcateto God, your neighbor, and

yourself. To God, in never mentioning His name

l)ut with that reverential awe which is due from a

creature to his Creator; to implore His aid in all

yoir laudable undertakings, and to esteem Him

as the chief good. Toyour neighbor in actiog upon

the square, and doing unto him as you wish he

should do unto you, and to yourself, in avoiding allirregularity aud intemperance which may impair

your faculties, or debase the dignity of your pro-fession. A zealous attachment to these duties will

iasure public and private esteem.

In the State you are to be a quiet add pe acefu

subject, true to your goveroment, and just to your

country; you are not to countenance disloyalty

or rebellion, but patiently submit to legal authority,

and confoim with cheerfulness to the government ofthe country inwhich you live. In your outward

demeanor, be particularly careful to avoid censure

and reproach.Although your frequent appearance at our

regular meetings is earnestly solicited, yet it is notmeant that Masonry shall interfere with your neces-

sary vocations; for these are on no account to be

neglected, neither are Von to sofTer yriur zeal for the

institution to lead you into argunici,t with those

who, through ignorance, may ridicole i I.At your leisure hours, that you may iniprove in

Masonic knowledge, you are ~o converse with well-

informed brethren, who will always be as rceilyto give as you will be to receive instruction.

Finally, keep sacred and inviolable the mys-teries of the Order, as these are to distinguish yriu

from the rest of the community, and mark your

consequence among Masons. If, in the circle of

your acquaintance, you find a person desirous of

being initiated into Masonry, be particularly at-

tentive not to recommend himunless you are con-

vinced he will conform to our rules, that the honor,glory and reputation ofthe institution may be firmly

established, and the world at large convinced of its

good effects.

CLOSING.

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THE DEGREE OF FELLOW CRAFT.

SECTION FIRST.

The first section recapitulates important ceremonies, and

instructs the diligent ciaftsman how to proceed in the proper

arrangement ofthe several ceremonies used on the occasion Itshoald, therefore, be well understood hy every officerand mem-

her ofthe Lodge.

CLOTH] NO.

Apron ~ihite lambskin, same size aud shape asthat of the

preceding degree, lined with white and edged with a binding of

white watered silk one-fourth of an inch wide, upon the apr00

two light blue rosettes, one in each lower corner Gloves, white,

clothes, dark or hlaclc.

OPENING.

* * * * * * *

RECEPTION.

* * * * * * *

The following passage of Scripture from Amos, chaptei vii,verses 7 and 8, is rehearsed:

Thus he shewed me and, behold, tbe Lord

stood upon a wall made by a plumb-[ine, with a

plumb-line in His hand

And the Lord said unto me, Amos, what seestthou? And I said, a plumb-line. Then said the

Lord, behold, I will set a plumb-line in the midst ofmy people Israel. I will not again pass by them any

more.* C * * * * 5

The working tools of Fellow Craft are here introduced antI

explained, which are.

THE PLUMB, SQUARE AND LEVEL.

The Plumb is an instrument made use of by

operative Masons to raise perpendiculars; the

Square, to square the work, and the Level to layhorizontals, but we, as Free and Accepted Masons,

are taught to make use of them for more noble and

glorious purposes. The Plumb admonishes us towalkuptightly in our several stations before God and

man, squaring our actions by the Square of virtue,

and remembering that we are traveling upon thelevel of time to that undiscovered country from

whose bourne no traveler returns

* * * * 5 * *

SECTION SECOND.

The second section of this degree refers to the origin of ihe

institution and views Masonry under two deisominations,operative and speculative The period stipulateil for reward-

ing merit is here fixed, and the inimitable moral to which that

circumstance alludes is explained The celestial and terres-

trial globes are considered, and here the accomplished Masonmay display his talents to advantage in elucidating the Orders

of Architecture, the Senses of human nature, and the Liberal

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Arti and Sciencee, whtch are ceverally clasied in a regular

arrangement.

* * * * Masonry is considered under two

denominationsoperative and speculative.

OPERATIVE MASONRY.

By Opeiative Masonry we allude to a properapplication of the useful rules of architecture,

whence a structure will derive figure, strength and

beauty, and whence wilt result a due proportion and

a just correspondence in all its parts. It furnishes

us with dwellings and convenient shelters from the

vicissitudes and inclemencies of seasons; and while

it displays the effects of human wisdom, as well inthe choice, as in the arrangement~ of the sundry

materials ofwhich an edifice is composed, it demon-

strates that a fund of science and industry is im-

planted in man, for the best, most salutary and

beneficent purposes.

SPECULATIVE MASO ~4RY.

By Speculative Masonry we learn to subdue the

passions, act upon the square, keep atongue ofgood

report, maintain secrecy and practice charity. It

is so far interwoven with religion asto lay us under

obligation to pay~that rational homage to the Deity

which at once constitutes our duty and oui happi-

ness. It leads the contemplative to view with

reverence and admiration the glorious works of

creation, and inspires him with the most exa4i~iil(riS of the perfections of his divine Creator. O~r

ancient brethren wrought in operative as well w

speculative Masonry. We work in speculative

only. They wrought six days, and rested upon theseventh, because insix days God created the heaven

and earth, and rested upon the seventh day, theseventh, therefore, our ancient brethren conse-

crated as a day of rest from their labors, thereby

enjoying frequent opportunities to contemplate the

glorious works of creation, and to adore their great

Creator.* Ii. * * * I , *

They were eighteen cubits high, twelve in cir-

cumference, and were hollow, the better to serveasa

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safe repository for the archives of Masonry against

inundations and conflagrations.

They were ornamented with chapiters of fivecubits each, making their whole height twenty-three

cubits.

These chapiters were adorned with lily work,

network and pomegranates, denoting

PEACE, UNITY AND PLENTY.

The lily, from its purity, and the remote situa-

tion inwhich it grows, denotes Peace; the net work,

from the intimate connection ofall its parts, denotes

Unity; and the pomegranate, from the exuberance

of its seeds, denotes Plenty.

They were further ornamented with two arti-

ficial spherical bodies, one on the top of each, repre-

senting

THE GLOBES

celestial and terrestrial, which denote the univer-

sality of Masonry. They were cast in the plains of

Jordan in the clay grounds between Succoth andyaradaitha, where all the holy vessels ofKing Solo-

moos Temple were

* * * * * * *

FLIGHT OF WINDING STAIRS

As the Five Orders of Architecture are considered in this sec-

non, i hrief deicription of them may not he improper.

ORDER IN ARCHITECTURE.

By Order in Architecture is meant a system of

all the members, proportions, and ornaments of

columns and pilasters, or it is a regular arrangement

of the projecting parts of a building, which, unitedwith those of a column, form a beautiful, perfect

and complete whole.

ITS ANTIQUITY.

From the first formation of society, Order in

Architecture may be traced. When the rigor of

seasons obliged men to contrive shelter from the

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inclemency of the weather, we learn that they first

planted trees on ends, and then laid others across, to

support a covering. The bands which connected

these trees at the top and bottom are said to have

given rise to the idea of the base and capital ofpillars, and from this simple hint originally proceeded

the more improved art of arch Ltecture.

The five orders are thus classed: The Tuscan,

Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite.

THE INVENTION OF ORDER IN ARCHITEC-

TURE

The ancient and original Orders in Architecture

revered by Masons are no more than threethe

Doric, Ionic and Corinthian, which were inventedby the Greeks. To these the Romans have added

twothe Tuscan and the Composite. To the

Gteeks, therefore, and not to ~he Romans, are we

indebted for what is great, judicious and distinct in

Architecture.

TM I~ FIVE SENSES OF HUMAN NATURE.

~ Pive Senses ofHuman Nature, which are Heanng, See-I,i~, I~eeling, Smelling and Tasting, are next ~efened toand ex-

IiLttlcd

* * * * * * *

VilE SEVEN LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

are Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geome-

Music and Astronomy.

try,The science of Geometry is most revered by

Masons. Geometry t;reats of the powers and

pioperties of magnitudes in general, where length,

breadth and thickness are considered, from a point

to a line, from a line to a superficies, and from a

superhcies to a so L i d .A point is position without magnitude.

A line is a point; continued, and a figure of onecapacitynamely, length.

A superficies is a figure of two dimensions

namely, length and breadth.

A solid is a figure ofthree dimensionsnamely,

length, breadth and thickness.

THE ADVANTAGES OF GEOMETRY.

By this science the architect is enabled to con-

~truct his plans and execute his designs, the general

t o arrange his soldiers, the geographer to give us thedimcnsions ofthe world and all things therein con-

Udncd, to delineate the extent ofseas, and specifyI lie dwisions of empires, kingdoms, and provinces

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By ~ t , also, the astronomer ~s enabled to make hisobservations, and to fix the duration of time and

seasons, years and cycles. In fine, geometry iF thefoundation of aichitecture, and the root ofmathe-

matics.* * * * ~l *

A SYMBOL OF PLENTY.

What does it denot;e~

How was it represented?

How did it originate?

THE MORAL ADVANTAGES OF GEOMETRY.

Geometry, the first and noblest of sciences, isthebasis on which the superstructure ofMasonry~is

crccted. By Geometry we may eLirLously trace

FELLOW CRAFT.

cealed recesses. By it we may discover the power,

nature through hervarious windings to her mostcon-

the wisdom and the goodness ofthe Grand Artificer

ofthe Universe, and viev~ with delight; the propor-

tions which connect this vast machine

By it we may discover how the planets move inthcir different orb Lts, and demonstrate their various

revolutions. By it we account for the ietuin of

seasons, and the variety ofscenes which each season

displays to the discerning eye Numberless worlds

are around us, all framed by the same divine Artist,

which roll through the vast expanse and are allconducted by the same unerring law ofnat;ure.

A survey of nature, and the observation of her

beautiful proportions, first determined man toimitatc the divine plan, and study symmetry add

order. This gave rise tosocieties, and birth to every

useful art. The architect began to design, and thepLans which he laid down, beingimproved by experi-

ence and time, have produced works which are the

admiration of every age.

The lapse of time, the ruthless hand of ignor-

ance and the devastations of war, have laid waste

and destioyed many ~alable monuments of antiq-uLty, on which the utmost exertions of human

genius have been employed. Even the teniple of

Solomon, so spacious and magnificent and con-

structed by so many celebrated artists, escaped notthe unsparing ravages of barbarous force. Free.

masonry, notwithstanding, has still survived. The

attentive ear receives the sound from the instructive

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tongue, and the mysteries ofFreemascmnry are safely

lodged in the repository of faithful breasts. Tools

and instruments of architecture, and symbolic

emblems, most expiessive, are selected by the fra-

ternity, to imprint on the mind wise and serious

truths; and thus through a succession of ages, aretransmitted, unimpaired, the most excellent tenets

ofour institution.

* * * * * * *

CHARGE AT PASSING TO THE DEGREE OF

FELLOW CRAFT.BROTHER.

Being passed to the second degree of Masonry,

we congratulate you on your preferment. Theinternal, and not the external, qualifications of a

man, are what Masonry regards As you increase

in knowledge, you will improve in social intercourse.

It is unnecessary to iecapstulate the dutieswhich, as a Mason, you are bound to discharge, or to

enlarge on the necessity of a strict adherence to

them, as your own experience must have established

their value. Our laws and regulations you are

strenuously to support, and be always ready to assistin seeing them duly executed. You are not to pal-liate or aggravate the offenses of your brethren; but

in the decision of every trespass against our rules,

you areto judge with candor, admonish with friend-

ship, and reprehend with ustice.

The study of the liberal arts, that valuable

branch of education which tends so effectually to

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polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recom-

mended to your consideration, especiallythe science

of Geometry, which is established as the basis of

our art. Geometry, or Masonry, originally synony-mous terms, being of a divine and moral nature, is

enriched with the most useful knowledge; while itproves the wonderful properties ofnature, it demon-stratcs the more important tiuths of morality

Your past behavior and regulai deportment

have merited the honor which we have now confer-red, and in your new character it is expected that

you will conform to the principles of the Order, by

steadily persevering in the practice of every com-

mendable virtue. Such is the natore of your

engagement as a Fcllow Craft, and to these dutiesyou are bound by thc most sacred ties.

CLOSING

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THE DEGREE OF MASTER MASON.

SECTION FIRST.

The ceremony of raising to the Sublime Degree of Master

Mason is particularly specified and other usefal instructions

are given in this branch oftheLecture To a complete lenowl-

edge ofthe whole Lecture few, isdeed, ever arrive, hut it is an

infallible truth, that he who acquires by merit themark ofpre-

eminence which this degree confers receives a reward which

amply compensates for all his past diligence and assiduity

CLOTHiNG

Apron white lambskin, of the same size and shape as that

ofthepreceding degreps, lined with white and edged with a bind-

ing ofsky-blue watered silk three.foorths ofan inch in width,

with two sky-blue rosettes on the bottom and one on theflap ofthe apron. Dark or black clothes andwhite gloves should be

worn by officersand brethren

OPENING.

* * * I * * *

RECEPTION.

* * * S * * *

The following passage of firriptore. from Ecciesiastes,rbapter xii, verses 1-7, is introdoced

Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy

youth, while the evil days come not, nor the yearsdraw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure

in them, while the sun, or the light, or the moon, or

the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return

after the rain in the day when the keepers ofthe

honse shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow

tbtmselves, and the grinders cease because they are

(ow, and those that look out of the windows bedarkened, and the doors shall be shut in the streets;

when the sound ofthe grinding is low; and he shall

rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughtersofmusic shall be brought low; Also, when they shall

be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in

the ivay, and the almond trees shall flourish, and the

grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail

because man goeth to his long home, and themourners go about the streets: or ever the silver

cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or thepitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel

broken at the cistern. Then shall the dust returnto the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return

unto God who gave it.

* * * C * * *

THE WORKING TOOLS

of Master Mason are all the implements of Masonryindiscriminately, but more especially the Trowel

%~The trowel is an instrumentmade ose of by Operative Ma-

sons to spread the cement whichunites a building into one com-

mon mass; but we, as Free and

Accepted Masons, are taught tomake use of it for the more noble and glorious pur-

pose of spreading the cement of brotherly love and

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affectidn, that cement which unites us into onesacred band, or society of friends and brothers,

among whom no contention should ever exist betthat noble contention, or rather emulation, of who

can best work, and best agree

* * a * * * s

SECOND SECTiON.

This section recites the historical traditious ofthe Order, and

presents to view a finished pictore of the utmost consequence

to the Fraternity It exemplifies an

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