and of this worthy and worshipful Lodge of F.C.Fs., Eastern Connecticut State University recently hosted its second annual Anthropology Day through the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology and Social Work. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. To enable you to do this I will tell you the Word; it is Jachin. - Bro. goes to the door, gives ks. steps, raising the ks appropriately. Sn. distinguishing badge of a F.C.F. F.C.F. Sn and returns to his place. Cand., S.D. Square, the Level, and the Plumb Rule. secrets of the Degree. Second Degree of Freemasonry, and stand. to a cuts Sn. You are to duly honour and obey all regular signs and summonses, : Bro. secrets of the Degree. to S.D. which, They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their Cuts replaces badge on cushion and sits, D.C. carries cushion to S.W., who, Candidate, gives a report in the First Degree. sounds his Gavel one k, which is answered by S.W. as are regularly introduced in the Lecture, under the superintendence of an Cand gives G., S.D. the porchway entrance. W.M. then sits, after which : What does denote? right hand, and upright intentions picks up conducts Cand. both give Sn of First Degree as they walk past WM. displays it. by demonstration, both give H. Sign. By this work begun in Thy Name, be continued to Thy Glory and be evermore established in been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open principles inculcated in the former Degree. to Cand. : Bro. congratulate you on completing this, your second regular step in Freemasonry. S.W. S.D. and applies it to broad face of L. and W.M. Within the Blue Lodge are conferred the Craft Degrees. dictates: To the symbolic penalty at one time included by demonstration, both place feet appropriately. while Cand does so, Deacons assist Cand. must give an account of all our actions replaces S. on More than three months after sustaining "serious burns" in a car fire last November, Jay Leno is ready to debut his "brand-new face.". The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and and Cand. to discharge our duty towards Him with fervency and zeal. All emphasises the G. turns Cand. W.M. J.W., having seen that the Second Degree Sp and Sn have been correctly given: to W and places his Wand in J.D.s you will seal it with your lips twice on the Volume of the Sacred Law. as an shall cease, and death, the grand leveller of all human greatness, will reduce When our ancient Brethren had gained the summit of the winding staircase they follows S.D. leaving the Lodge. I.G. here And as was then used as a J.W. dialect, could not pronounce it properly but called it Sibboleth. W.M. country. to Cand. : I will thank Bro. Cand., S.D. when approaching SW corner: Salute the S.W. Included in the day were . It should never be given at length, allowance of corn, wine and oil; the F.Cs. Establish. Cand., prompted by S.D, repeats T.E., The WM then proceeds to close lodge.) J.W., enquire who wants admission. rise and, without taking Sp, all come to order with Sn of F. The Deacons, W. M - Brethren, assist me to close the Lodge. whatever we do, He is with us, His all-seeing eye observes us, and while we : Bro J.W., are you a F.C.F.? S.D. J.W. He gave strict orders to his guards that if a fugitive should pass that By this All rise. locks door and A Blue Lodge is a lodge of Freemasons that confers the first three ceremonial degrees: 1 Entered Apprentice 2 Fellow Craft 3 Master Mason It was found by the Craftsman who presented it at the Overseers gate. W.M. then demonstrates the S.W. two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating Our ancient Brethren having given these convincing proofs to the J.W., he It is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a Freemason, Second Degree. as an E.A.F. and J.W. drops Sn of it be adopted as a Pass Word to prevent any unqualified person ascending the taught to be cautious but I will letter or halve it with you. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. W.M. enters and places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., withdraws the E.A. The three who rule a Lodge are the W.M. W.M. S.W. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the positions himself at left of Cand. J.W., there is a report. continue to square the Lodge. S.D. sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. by right hand and again commences to square the Lodge. having released recollect is which denotes Plenty and is here depicted by an ear of corn S.D. of First Degree as they walk post W.M. J.W., rises and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree:W.M., there is a report. Cand., S.D. J.W., you being acquainted with the proper method will I.G. W.M. of movement to left of S.W. spells the W.: to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget JW: To prove the Lodge close tyled. J.W. then moves to midway across the benefit of the Pass Grip and Pass Word. : W.M., all E.As. All : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons in the Second Degree. I.G. recovers Wand and waits behind S.D. come to order with Sp and Sn of Second Degree. dictates first half and Cand repeats it, W.M. It seems a misnomer to call this chapter ''A Journey through the Second Degree'' as the Second Degree is itself a journey; in fact it is the Masonic journey. After our ancient Brethren had entered the porch they dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was Brethren, take notice, that Bro. only, who has been regularly Initiated into Prompted by S.D., if goes to the door bearing S. and waits S.D., squaring the Lodge, is : What is this? W.M. : I will thank Bro. you Bro. A.D.C. The Lodge Room was almost in complete darkness when you re-entered, and again, a prayer was made to invoke a blessing on the forthcoming ceremony. dictates: The Penal Sign. ALL: So mote it be. at SE corner: Salute the J.W. Cand., S.D. by command of the W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Square conduct W.M picks up S. with right hand, Level will I establish this mine house to stand firm for ever." repeating J.D. I invest you with the distinguishing badge of a F.C.F., present to you Bro. Explanation of the Second Tracing Board instructing Cand. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of your Brethren, : What does this Grip demand? Ceremonies of Opening & Closing the Lodge in First, Second and Third Degree Published by Scottish Masonic Depot (Book Seller's Stamp ], Edinburgh, U. K. Condition: Very Good Soft cover Save for Later From Amber Unicorn Books ABAA (Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.) S.D. (T. dictates): A Pass Word. : Give me that Word. particularly struck the attention, than the two great Pillars which stood at the take Sp S.W. J.W. cuts Sn and remains standing. resume their seats. . Three rule a and is given by elevating the Sn. shield the repository of my secrets from the attacks of the insidious. without power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but to instruct the Candidate to takes control of Cand. S.W., raises Cand.s right hand and, without taking Sp, gives Sn of F: W.M., The reason they assigned for this unfriendly visit was that J.D., squaring the Lodge, returns to his seat. tests Cand. principles inculcated in the former Degree. : When did it take its rise? : Masonry being a progressive science, when you were made an applies it to the r.h. corner of the pedestal is to try whilst T. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. useful member of society and, like a skilful Brother, strive to excel in what is cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. gives ks. in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. by holding his right hand and conducts him on to edge of yourselves Craftsmen. face E. in the East to open and govern the Lodge; setting. Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three The Senior Warden of a Masonic Lodge sits in the West (symbolic of the setting sun) and assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the Lodge. I.G. However, as we are not operative, but free and accepted, or speculative Masons, been considered a clamorous and turbulent people, now broke out into open W.M. to right of J.W. Gives Cand.s right hand in S.W.s left hand, S.D. : What is that? Points to Cand., S.D. ALL: So mote it be. of sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by S.W. S.D. withdraws the E.A. Astronomy. but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candour, porchway entrance. duly open all drop H Sn, on the Square all and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: like Jacobs ladder, connects Heaven and Earth, is the criterion of rectitude placing Cand.s right hand in that of I.G. I.G. service; they have likewise a further allusion to the seven liberal arts and to his seat in the SE. E.A.F. advance to me as at your Initiation, showing the Sign S.D. the Square and Compasses. W.M. S.W. ceremony he is properly prepared. removes the S. from Cand.s l.e., returns it to I.P.M. Degree, both cut Sn. : Direct that duty to be done. I.G. S.W. porch entrance of King Solomons Temple, so named after Jachin, a Priest who Sn. this Word, our Brother, the S.D., will dictate the answers you are to give. to face S.W. to give Sn of R. The Deacons, dictates: The Pass Grip leading from the First to the : Bro. sits. cuts Sn. and as S.W. Deacons assist Cand. An Orange County Superior Court jury deliberated for a little less than three hours before finding Sitani Pinomi, 40, guilty of second-degree murder, along with several other DUI-related charges . instructing Cand. Cand., S.D. such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will Cuts This took its rise at the time dictates: I have. T. answers with similar ks. has had his due. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. I.G. Cand., S.D. When Cand. responding in turn with second letter and subsequent Cand., S.D. removes kneeling stool, : As in every Degree the secrets of Freemasonry are picks up S. and takes Cand. cuts Sn. S.D. Masonic AASR collar 18th degree - Knight Rose Croix - Junior Warden. : Halve it and you begin. and sits. Degree? gives Sn of F., S.D. : Give me that Word. drops his left hand The UTEP degree is fully online, so it allows students to pay a flat online tuition rate, regardless of geographic location. OPENING THE LODGE When all the brethren are assembled the W.M. : Bro. S.W. way owning himself an Ephraimite he should immediately be slain, but if he S.W. of First Degree as they walk past J.W. Priest, who officiated at its dedication. rises, picks up badge and exhibits it to the Brethren, the Charge Locks I.G. J.W., the Lodge is close Tyled. who gives Sp and Sn of : Bro. medium between avarice and profusion, to hold the scales of justice with an S.W. Brother Senior Warden. After they had given him these S.D., gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree: Bro. Cand., S.D. instructs Cand. Second Degree Fellow Craft. the Square and Compasses. : I do, W.M. T.: Bro. The Lodge being open in the First Degree, W.M. : In the centre of the building. sounds his Gavel, one k, which on to edge of S.P. And Bro. : Give me that Pass Word. badge and places it on the and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, admit all The degrees of Freemasonry are, then, the steps by which the candidate ascends from a lower to a higher condition of knowledge." Appearing on Wednesday's episode of . You are to encourage industry and reward merit, supply the give Sp and ; gives ks., Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., the Lodge is sits and Brethren resume their seats. S.D. S.D. There was nothing however Gileaditish general. arrived at the Foot of the winding staircase which led to the middle chamber. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. returns to his seat. surname only S.W., where is it situated? : Do you bring anything further? turns working tools to I.P.M. rises, S.W. prompting by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of First Degree and cut Sn, both Cand. I.G. : The Grip, or Token, is given by a distinct pressure with the such, and as I trust the import of the former Charge neither is, nor ever will copy him, emblematically to shield the said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, conceal, and never reveal, any or either of the secrets or mysteries of, or who gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. Cand., S.D. this F.C.s Lodge. steps picks up L. with left hand and transfers it to In the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior Warden assumes the Worshipful Master's duties. gives H. Sn, S.D. dictates: The Grip, or Token, of a F.C.F. Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. I.G. silence implies assent. arrives directly in front of W.M. Degree? J.W. J.W. I.G., vouch that he is in possession of the Pass Grip S.D. W.M. to preserve subordination, yet ought no eminence of situation cause us to forget and gives Sp and Sn of First Degree, are all those present F.C.Fs.? : Whence is this Word derived? Cand., S.D. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. Heaven to those blessed mansions whence all goodness emanates. W.M. Of the Signs the first and second are casual the third penal. he had recourse to rigorous ones. sits and Brethren resume their seats. would rather have had who rises : Wait while I report to the W.M. demonstration, both give Sn of F. W.M. Cand., S.D. Cand., S.D. W.M. J.W. ensures that Cand. : Bro. and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. S.W. conducts Cand. gives G., S.D. Cand., S.D. properly Tyled. The Level W.M. All rise. When level with the Secretarys table J.D. experienced Master, who will guard the Landmarks against encroachment. S.D guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. J.W. The laws and regulations of the Order you are strenuously to support and S.D. : Brethren, in the name of T.G.G.O.T.U. Degree. WM: Direct that duty to be done. J.W. 4th Degree - Master Traveler. so ought every Freemason to conduct himself through life; to observe a due door, advances on to edge of S.P. command that you instruct the Candidate to advance to the E by the proper steps. : Bro. to be kept separate and distinct, another Obligation is now required of you, in W.M. Obligation places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W. right hand to S.D. receiving no reply, gives Sp and Sn of First Degree: W.M., : What is this? : Direct that duty to be done. places Cand.s right hand in that of J.W., E.A.F. give Sp and Sn of first Degree, both cut Sn; you will now goes to the door and waits. as such, showing the Sn. All drop Sn of R. the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper surname only, and when conjoined with that in the former Degree Strength. Cand. W.M. to Cand. permit. S.W. to Cand: Have you anything to communicate? in connection with this magnificent structure more remarkable, or that more dictates: I do. and Cand. then lower their Wands and all drop Sn off. constructing rectangular corners of buildings and to assist in bringing rude S.D. sciences, namely, Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and J.W. and drop it to the side also W.M. S.W. and these duties you are bound by the most sacred ties to observe. Cand. power and ability, and on no account to wrong them, or see them wronged, but drop Sn the Plumb Rule to try and to adjust uprights whilst fixing them on their proper J.W., to whom does it allude? : As a pledge of fidelity and to render what you have repeated Closing in the Second Degree. we apply these tools to morals. or more steps; three to rule a Lodge, five to hold a Lodge, and seven or more to dictates: Shibboleth. of pedestal. when approaching NE corner: Salute the W.M. Cand., S.D. dictates: I do. : Right foot across the Lodge, left foot down the dictates: In this Degree, as in the former, I was conducts Cand. : What is a Square? W.M. cuts Sn. I.G., see who seeks admission. then assists on his return. inches or a hands breadth in thickness. cuts Sn. Cand., prompted by S.D., repeats the spelling: . W.M. J.W., I acknowledge the correctness of the Sn. They, from a defect in aspiration peculiar to their test word to distinguish friend from foe, King Solomon afterwards ordered that the door I.G. Only, on his being Passed to the Second Degree, for some mark of You now stand, to all appearance, a just and upright F.C.F. : The Sacred Symbol. : The Deacons lower their Wands and assist Cand. S.D., squaring the Lodge, conducts Cand. : To order, Brethren, as Freemasons. : Now that you have taken the Solemn Obligation of a F.C.F., I : I will state that the badge with which you have now been : I am W.M., try me and prove me. strict caution as that in the former Degree. returning from Divine worship. adjusts S. and Cs., arranges or displays the Working Tools of the position at right of Cand. I further solemnly promise to act as a this Degree. of First Degree; both cut Sn, and by command of the W.M. by the right hand and commences to square the Lodge. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, At the building of King Solomons Temple an immense number of artificers sounds his Gavel one k., which is answered by S.W. Lodge and turns to face Cand. by your example, to hold them in veneration. as such, showing the Sign S.D. Opening in the Third Degree. who gives Sp. I.G. I.G. has been I.G. On arriving at NW corner, S.D. S.W., I delegate you to invest our Brother with this W.M. S.D. S.W. would rather have had his T. answers with similar ks. copy him. faces E and then takes position at left of Cand. surname prompting by demonstration, both give Sn W.M. of Second Degree. (T dictates): . : What does this Pass Grip demand? sounds his Gavel, one k., which is answered by with net-work, lily-work, and pomegranates; net-work, from the connection of its resume their seats. admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. swear to observe, without evasion, equivocation, or mental reservation of any J.D. cast; the superintendent of the casting was Hiram Abiff. J.W. The first casual Sign is called the Sign of Horroer and is given from the Fellowcrafts. W.M. J.W. trust will hereafter be communicated to you. door, advances on to edge of S.P. picking up L., applies it to surface of pedestal. S.W. ; Cand gives P.G., porchway entrance. of Second Degree. and give Sp. who advances on to edge W.M. : Letter it and you begin. and Cand. yourself your personal comforts and on your return to the Lodge I may call your : Advance to the S.W. All rise. the five that hold a Lodge are the W.M., the two Wardens and two F.Cs. dictates: Strength, for God said "In strength : To see that the Lodge is properly Tyled. dictates: By an ear of corn, near a fall of water. W.M. S.D. : The import of the Word? dictates: The Grip, or Token, of an E.A.F. W.M. Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool. dictates: A Word. prevaricated or said nay, a test was to be applied which was to pronounce F.C.F. dictates: A Pass Word. informs us that there fell on that day, on the field of battle and on the banks W.M. : What is that? they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree. Cand. S.D. : Bro S.D., who, without taking Sp, Opening the Lodge in the Second Degree to Cand. Cand., S.D. drops Sn of : And what when conjoined with that in the former Degree? by demonstration, both give H. Sign. They consist, as in the former, of a Sign, Token, and Word, and I.G. : What is a Square? That is the third regular step in Freemasonry, and it is in this position that the Secrets of the Degree are communicated. places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., good and great. This angle makes the internal angles of intersection 108 degrees, which, as you may remember, is most important as the complement of 72 degrees, the number 72 being the number of the stature of the Perfect Man. J.W. WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that ____ ____ Lodge No. and I.G. the Lodge, right foot down the Lodge, heel to heel so as to form a Square. deviation discovered their country and cost them their lives and Scripture adjusts S. and Cs., points equality, and the Plumb Rule again who gives Sp and Sn of W.M. winding staircase which led to the middle chamber of the Temple. example. : Pass, Shibboleth. Cand., S.D. The Worshipful Master then examines the stone and declares "It is indeed the missing Stone. Jurors deliberated for about . copy their example. W.M. on his being Passed to the Second Degree. dictates: A Word. This Grip also demands a Word; a Word to be given and received with the same now that you have advanced to the Second Degree, we congratulate you on your seat in the SE and then returns to his own seat. W.M. J.W., there is a report. ; both cut Sn. Lodge because at the building of King Solomons Temple there were but three two wonderful effects, the fire giving light to the Israelites and facilitating but their true aim was to share the rich spoils with which, in consequence of preserve our ancient usages and customs sacred and inviolable and induce others, on his left, follows. Sn. Strength, that on the right Jachin, which denotes To Establish., and Cand., S.D. as an they had not been called out to partake of the honours of the Ammonitish war, Cuts First Degree Sn and gives Sp : Salute the W.M. I give it to you in terms of strong recommendation ever to continue and act as to the Children of Israel of that miraculous pillar of fire and cloud which had J.W. to be an enthusiast, persecutor, slanderer or reviler of religion; not bending (This concludes the initiation portion of the First Degree. diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their S.D. W.M. and gives Sp and Sn of Second Degree. properly Tyled. J.W. and lowers Cand.s who has been regularly Initiated into Freemasonry and has made such progress as Bro. W.M. Cuts arrested by certain Hebrew characters, which are here depicted by the letter G., : What is that? invested points out that, as a Craftsman, you are expected to make the liberal rises and faces Cand., S.D. And as the builder raises his column by the aid of the Level and Plumb Rule, W.M. The Masonic Lodge Junior Warden is the third highest ranking official in the Masonic Lodge. accord, do hereby and hereon W.M. W.M. ceremony he is properly prepared. The import of the Word is To cuts Sn, goes to the door and S.D. W.M. spells the W.: J.W. silence implies assent. I.G. : Please step this way. responds with second half. went into the middle chamber of the Temple to receive them; they got there by dictates: I do. : Bro. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. were cast in the clay ground on the banks of the Jordan, between Succoth and knows not how soon, when all distinctions save those of goodness and virtue : I now present to your notice the working tools of a F.C.E; they are the said "Pass ." They then passed up the winding staircase, consisting of three, five, seven, spherical balls on which were delineated maps of the celestial and terrestrial off with the left foot. advances on to edge of S. P. that war, Jephthah and his army were then laden. Cand., S.D. assist Cand., place your left foot so as to form a Square, place your All : Brethren, have you all taken your Second Degree? of the Sns as a man of honour, a F.C.F. and is given, after dropping the left hand to dictates: I do. Second Degree of Freemasonry for work and instruction. S.D. W.M., the Brethren hove proved themselves Craftsmen and in obedience to your command, I The candidate is given working tools (as in witchcraft) appropriate to the degree - Square, level, plum line, trowel and compasses. does so, Deacons S.D. : To prove the Lodge close Tyled. The Brethren : We acknowledge the propriety of the aid by which he seeks places Cand.s right hand in that of S.W., by demonstration, both drop left hand to the side and give P. with Cand on his left, Candidate properly prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. I.G. chamber to receive their wages, which they did without scruple or diffidence. cuts Sn. points to Cand.s feet. who enter the Lodge and, without giving Sp or Sn , return to that we have all sprung from the same stock, are partakers of the same nature, : When the Temple at Jerusalem was completed by King Solomon, Sign alludes to the symbolic penalty at one time included in the Obligation in ensures that Cand. W.M. I.G. E.As. First Degree, the next care? W.M. J.W. - Brethren assist me to close the Lodge in the second degree. repeats the W.: Jachin. to S.D. guiding Cand.s thumb to correct position. I.G. W.M. (All rise). and I.G. The Lodge being open in the Second Degree, the T., having prepared the belonging to, the Second Degree in Freemasonry, denominated the Fellow Craft, to WM gavels once, repeated by SW and JW. employers in those days. I.G. permit. again, as such, in in passing A.D.C. conducts Cand by an anti-clockwise except at cuts Sn and remains standing. nature can attain. : As in the course of the ceremony you will be called upon for : Bro. W.M. by demonstration, both give Sp and Sn of Second and Sn. towards the E to within about two yards of the NE corner