E.A.M.
WM
SW
JW
Treas
Sec
Chap/Mar
SD
JW
SS
JS
Rey Cadiz
Romy Celicio
Johnson Uyseco
Neil Tiu
Gol Custodio
Sonny Pablo
Ronald Venturina
Pol Arocena
Ferdie Baraquio
Albert Asitre
WM (Put on his jewel and hat; displays working tools)
-Bro. Jr. Deacon, invite the brethren in and close the door.
( Without rod, goes out of the door and invites the brethren in; re-enter and close the door; goes
to his place and sit down)
The brethren will come to order and clothe themselves ( All officer rise) will approach the East
and receive their jewels in following order; SW, JW, TREAS, SEC, CHAP, MS, SD, JD, SS AND JS. (
return to their respective places along the south and remain standing. When the SW puts on his jewel,
other put on theirs)
* (All sit down except SW) Brother Sr. Warden, satisfy yourself that all present are Mason.
SW Deacons, Attend. (Deacon, rise and take rods. J.D. step forward to the south-west corner of the
pavement, facing the East and waits for the S.D. To be in line with him on the north-west corner. Then
face each other, meet in front of the station of SW, facing him, rods on attention)
Ascertain if all present are Mason (Deacons separate and proceed to the east, Then turn
around, and on way back to the west inspect and challenge a brethren. Then meet in the west as before,
facing the SW, put rods at attention and report.)
SD
Bro. SW, all on the North side of the Lodge are Mason.
JD
Bro. SW, all on the South side of the Lodge are Mason.
(Deacons separate, return to places, put rods in stand, sit down)
SW
WM, all presents are Masons.
WM Call the brethren to order as E.A.M., reserving yourself for the last.
SW
The Brethren will come to order as E.A.M. (SW, does not knock. Brethren rise, come under due
guard followed by SW)
WM
* (Signs is given and all seated except the JW)
Bro. JW, The first and most important care of a Lodge of E.A.M. When convened?
JW
(sign) To see that the Lodge is duly tyled, Worshipful
WM Perform that duty and inform the Tyler that we are about to open a Lodge of E.A.M. In this
place and direct him to tyle accordingly.
JD
(Take rod, goes to door, put rod in left hand and gives *** on the door with knuckles on the
right hand: after the Tyler's *** from outside, open the door with right hand: the one step back, rod at
attention in the right hand)
Bro. Tyler, we are about to open a Lodge of E.A.M. In this place, and it is the order of the WM
that you tyle accordingly. (Close door with right hand, returns to his place, rod at attention in right
hand) (sign) WM, the Lodge is tyled.
WM How tyled?
JD
By a brother Mason without the door, armed with the proper implement of his office.
WM His duty there?
JD
To observe the approach of the cowans and eavesdroppers and see that none pass or repass
without the permission of the WM in the east. (Place rod in stand, remain standing)
WM
** (Only the SW,JW,Treas, Sec, and JD rise)
Bro. SW, whence came you?
SW (sign) From the Lodge of the Holy Saints John at Jerusalem.
WM What came you here to do?
SW To learn to subdue my passion and improve myself in Masonry.
WM Then you are a Mason I presume?
SW I am so taken and accepted among brothers and fellows.
WM Where are you made an E.A.M?
SW Within the body of a just and legally constituted Lodge of E.A.M.
WM How many compose such a Lodge?
SW Seven or more Worshipful.
WM When but seven, of whom does it consist?
SW The WM, Sr. and Jr. Wardens, Treasurer, Sec, Sr and Jr. Deacons.
WM The Jr. Deacon's place in the Lodge?
SW (sign) To carry messages from the SW in the west to the JW in the south and elsewhere about
the Lodge as directed; to attend to all alarms at the door and see that the Lodge in duly tyled.
WM The SR. Deacon 's place?
JD
On the right of the WM in the east, Worshipful
WM Your duty, Bro Senior?
SD
(sign) to carry Orders from the WM in the east to the SW in the west, and elsewhere about the
Lodge as required; attend to all alarms at the door of the preparation room, receive and conduct
candidates, introduces and accommodate visiting brethren.
WM The secretary's place?
SD
On the left of the WM in the east. Worshipful
WM Your duty, Bro. Secretary?
Sec
(sign) To observe the will and pleasure of the WM, keep a true record of all things proper to be
written, transmit a copy of the same on the Grand Lodge when required, receive all moneys from the
brethren, pay the same to the treasurer and takes his receipt therefor.
WM the Treasurer's place?
Trea (sign) To receive all moneys from the hands of the Sec, keep a just and accurate accounts
thereof, and pay the same out by order of the WM, with the consent of the Lodge.
WM The JW's station?
Treas In the south, Worshipful
WM Your duty on the south, Bro. Junior?
JW
(sign) As the sun at the meridian heights is the beauty and glory of the day, so stand the JW in
the south, the better to observe the time, to call the craft from labor to refreshment, and from
refreshment to labor again at the will and pleasure of the worshipful master.
WM The Sr. deacon's station?
JW
In the west, Worshipful.
WM Your duty in the west, brother Senior?
SW (sign) As the sun is in the west at the close of the day. So is the SW in the west, to assist the
WM in opening and closing his lodge; to pay the craft their wages if any be due, that none may go
away dissatisfied, harmony being the strength and support of all societies, especially of ours.
WM The station of the WM?
SW In the east, Worshipful
WM And his duty, my brother?
SW As the sun rises in the east to open and adorn the day, so rises (WM, rises) the WM in the east to
open and govern his lodge, in due time to set the craft at work, and gives them the necessary instruction
whereby they may pursue their labor.
WM
*** Bro. SW, it is my will and pleasure that a Lodge of E.A.M. Be now opened in this place
for the purpose of (
due notice thereof.
) This you will communicate to the Jr. in the south, that the brethren may have
SW (Place gavel on the breast) Bro. JW, it is the order of the WM that a lodge of E.A.M. Be now
opened in this place for the purpose of (
due notice thereof.
JW
) This you will report to the brethren that they may have
(Place gavel on the breast) Brethren, it is the order of the WM that a lodge of E.A.M. Be now
opened in this place for the purpose of (
) On this take due notice and govern ourselves
accordingly.
WM Together, Brethren !
ALL (give due guard and sign of E.A.M.)
WM
* SW * JW
SD
(Goes to altar with rod, arranges the Great lights, turn on the Lights, give the sign take one step
to the left, rod on attention.)
WM (removes hat)
Chap Goes to the altar for prayer.
All
so mote it be
WM I now declare this Lodge of E.A.M. To be duly opened, requiring all herein assemble to conduct
themselves with due order and propriety during the time the same may remain open. Bro. JD, inform
the tyler that the Lodge is now opened on the first degree of masonry.
JD
(takes rod, goes to the door, put rod in the left hand and gives *** with right hand, waits for
tylers ***; opens door with right hand, take one step back, rod at attention.) Bro. Tyler, the Lodge is
now opened on the first degree of masonry. (close door with right hand, goes to his place, rod at
attention)
WM
* (SW erect column. All sit down. SD goes to his place and put rod in stand. JD also put rod in
stand)
WM Brethren, this lodge of E.A.M. Has convened for the purpose of conferring the first degree of
masonry upon Mr. Kevin Turner, who at the last stated meeting, was regularly elected to receive the
degree of masonry in this Lodge. If there be no objection I will direct the Marshal to retire and
profound the usual interrogations to the candidate. (pause) there being none, Bro. Marshal (rise) you
will retire with the stewards, and propound the usual interrogations to the candidate, and if answers in a
satisfactory manner, the stewards (rise), will prepare Mr. Kevin Turner, to receive the first degree of
Masonry.
MS/S (When WM stops speaking, Stewards takes rods. JS goes directly to the altar, Marshal follows
and SS last. All facing east, salute right face and proceed to ante-room door in single file, JD without
rod opens the door without alarm, let them pass, close door, return to place and sit down)
MS
(return to lodge room, without alarm, walks along south, left face to altar)
(sign) WM, the usual interrogation have been propounded to the candidate; he has answered
them in satisfactory manner and the stewards are now Preparing Mr. Kevin Turner to receive the first
degree of masonry. ( MS, right face, walks along the south to his place and sit down)
WM The brethren may consider themselves free from restraint until the sound of the gavel in the east
* ( SW's column down, JW's column up)
CDT (in preparation room)
***
WM
* (SW's column up, JW's column down)
SD
(rise but not take rod)
(sign) WM, There is an alarm at the door of the preparation room.
WM Bro. SD, ascertain the cause of the alarm.
SD
(takes rod and goes to door of preparation room. Place rod in left hand, gives *** on the door
with knuckles of right hand, and open the door with the right; with rod in right hand takes 3 step back
and place rod at attention) who comes here?
SS
A poor blind candidate, who desires to be brought from darkness to light to receive and have a
part of the rights and benefits of this worshipful Lodge, erected to God and dedicated to the Holy Saints
John as all brothers and fellows have gone this way before.
SD
is this of your own free will and accord?
CDT It is.
SD
Is he duly and truly prepared, worthy and well qualified?
SS
He is.
SD
Of lawful age and properly vouched for?
SS
He is
SD
Who vouch for him?
SS
I do.
SD
By what further right does he expect to gain admission into a Lodge of F & A Mason?
SS
By being a man, free born, under the tongue of good report and coming well recommended.
SD
It is well, you will wait a time with patience until the worshipful master in the east is informed
of your request and his answers returned. (steps to door, close it with right hand, turn around to the
right, walk along the north, right face to altar, rod in attention.)
WM Bro. SD, who occasioned the alarm at the door of the preparation room?
SD
(sign) A poor blind candidate , who desires to be brought from darkness to light, to receive and
have a part of the rights and benefits of this worshipful Lodge, erected to God and dedicated to the
Holy Saints John as all brothers and fellows have gone this way before.
WM is this of your own free will and accord?
SD
It is
WM Is he duly and truly prepared, worthy and well qualified?
SD
He is
WM Of lawful age and properly vouched for?
SD
He is
WM Who vouch for him?
SD
A Brother.
WM By what further right does he expect to gain admission into a Lodge of F & A Mason?
SD
By being a man, free born, under the tongue of good report and coming well recommended.
WM It is well, admit the CDT. (SD left face, walk along north, right face. Stop in the front of east,
rod at attention facing WM, who rise, takes instrument and hold it in right hand)
and receive him upon the point of this sharp instrument, piercing his naked left breast, which is
to teach him that as this instrument is a torture to the flesh, so may the recollection be to his mind and
conscience , should he ever presume to reveal any of the secrets of freemasonry unlawfully. ( hands
instruments to SD, who advances, rod in passing, receive instrument with right hand, back to where he
was standing, rod to right hand at attention WM sit down.) let him enter.
SD
(right face, walks along south, right face along west, to the door of the preparation room, open
the door with right hand without knocking but with noise to call the attention of the stewards; takes 3
steps back, transfer rod to left and hold the instrument in the right hand)
It is the order of the WM that the cdt be admitted, you will therefore let him enter. (JS conduct
cdt toward the SD. SW close the door and steps abreast with the JS. SD stop the cdt with instrument in
right hand.)
On your first admission into a Lodge of F & A Mason, you are received upon the point of a
sharp instrument, piercing your naked left breast, which is to teach you that as this instrument is a
torture to the flesh, so may the recollection be to your mind and conscience, should you ever presume
to reveal any of the secrets of Free Masonry unlawfully. (hands instrument to the SS, SD takes the cdt
right arm with left hand. Rod in right , conduct the cdt to the north-west corner of the pavement, then
along west to center, face east, 1 step to right, 1 forward and face north, rod in attention. Stewards
follows and stop 3 paces before reaching the north-west corner of the pavement, rod at attention.)
No man should ever enter upon any great or important undertaking without first invoking the
blessing of God; you will therefore kneel for the benefit of prayer. (Place left hand on the cdt's head)
WM
*** (remove hat but does not rise)
SD
Recite prayer
Vouchsafe thine aid, almighty Father of the universe, to this our present convention, and grant
that this cdt for freemasonry may dedicate and devote his life to thy service, and become true and
faithful brother among us. Endue him with a competency of thy Divine Wisdom. That by the influence
of the pure principles of freemasonry, he may the better be enable to display the beauties of holiness, to
the honor of thy Holy name. Amen
All
So mote it be.
WM (Goes down to the cdt by way of south side of the altar and stop in front of the cdt. Place his left
hand on the cdt's head after the SD remove his. Remove his hat with right, and ask aloud)
In whom do you put your trust?
CDT In God
WM Your trust being in God, (replace the, take the cdt's right hand, placing the left under the right
elbow) Arise, follow your guide and fear not what man can do unto you. (return to the east by way of
the north side of the altar and sit.)
*
SD
(Conduct the cdt to north-west corner of the pavement to commence preambulation. Stewards
follow 3 paces behind, stop in front of the east. SS advance and hands the instrument with right hand to
the WM; back beside the JS. They then proceeds to theirs places, put the rods quietly and sit down.)
“ Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for the brethren to dwell together in Unity!
It is like a precious ointment upon the head that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard:
that went down to the skirts of his garments;
As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountain of Zion:
the Lord commanded the blessing, even life forevermore.”
* for there
SD
(conduct the cdt to the south, stop in front of the JW; take 1 step to the west and 1 back in
square; with butt of the rad give) ***
JW
SD
* (rise and the gavel over the left breast) Who comes here?
A poor blind candidate , who desires to be brought from darkness to light, to receive and have a
part of the rights and benefits of this worshipful Lodge, erected to God and dedicated to the Holy Saints
John as all brothers and fellows have done, who have gone this way before.
JW
is this of your own free will and accord?
CDT It is
JW
Is he duly and truly prepared, worthy and well qualified?
SD
He is
JW
Of lawful age and properly vouched for?
SD
He is
JW
Who vouch for him?
SD
I do.
JW
By what further right does he expect to obtain this favor?
SD
By being a man, free born, under the tongue of good report and coming well recommended.
JW
It is well, it is my direction that you conduct the cdt to the SW in west for his examination. (SD
does not move until JW is seated)
SD
(Conduct the cdt to the west, stop in front of the SW; take 1 step to north and 1 back, in square;
with butt of the rod give.) ***
SW
* (rise and the gavel over the left breast) Who comes here?
SD
A poor blind candidate , who desires to be brought from darkness to light, to receive and have a
part of the rights and benefits of this worshipful Lodge, erected to God and dedicated to the Holy Saints
John as all brothers and fellows have done, who have gone this way before.
SW is this of your own free will and accord?
CDT It is
SW Is he duly and truly prepared, worthy and well qualified?
SD
He is
SW Of lawful age and properly vouched for?
SD
He is
SW Who vouch for him?
SD
I do.
SW By what further right does he expect to obtain this favor?
SD
By being a man, free born, under the tongue of good report and coming well recommended.
SW It is well, it is my direction that you conduct the cdt to the WM in east for his examination. (SD
does not move until JW is seated)
SD
(Conduct the cdt to the east, stop in front of the WM; take 1 step to north and 1 back, in square;
with butt of the rod give.) ***
WM
* (does not rise) Who comes here?
SD
A poor blind candidate , who desires to be brought from darkness to light, to receive and have a
part of the rights and benefits of this worshipful Lodge, erected to God and dedicated to the Holy Saints
John as all brothers and fellows have done, who have gone this way before.
WM is this of your own free will and accord?
CDT It is
WM Is he duly and truly prepared, worthy and well qualified?
SD
He is
WM Of lawful age and properly vouched for?
SD
He is
WM Who vouch for him?
SD
I do.
WM By what further right does he expect to obtain this favor?
SD
By being a man, free born, under the tongue of good report and coming well recommended.
WM It is well, Reconduct the cdt to the SW in the west, who will tech him to advance by one regular
step, his feet forming a right angle. Body erect. Facing the east.
SD
(Conduct the cdt along the south. When one step west of the altar, right face to the center; turn
west so as to face the SW and stop; take one step to north, rod at attention.)
brother. SW, (rise) it is the order of the WM that you teach the cdt to advance by one regular
step, his feet forming a right angle, body erect, facing the east.
SW (Comes down, turn the cdt to about face so as to face the east, step to the south-west of the altar
and face the cdt. The JD takes the rod and goes to the altar with the SW, and stand in line with the SD.
Deacons does not advance with cdt.)
Take one step with your naked left foot and bring the heel of the right of the left, your feet
forming a right angle, (stop behind the cdt) – WM, the cdt is in order. (then return behind the cdt.)
WM Before proceeding any further with the ceremony of this degree, it will be necessary for you to
take an obligation, by which you will be bind yourself to keep inviolate all the mysteries of free
masonry appertaining to the degree of EAM. This obligation will not, I assure you, interface with the
duties you owe to (uncover) God, your country, your neighbor, or yourself; it appertains to Free
Masonry alone. With this assurance on my part, are you willing to proceed?
CDT I am
WM Then brother SW. (Does not leave the position) Place the cdt at the altar in due form, to take the
solemn obligation of an EAM, by causing him to kneel on his naked left knee, his right forming the
angle of a square, body erect within the square, his left hand supporting, his right resting upon the Holy
Bible, square and compasses. (deacon cross the rods but remain where standing.)
SW (Advance, place the cdt hands on the edge of the altar.) - Kneel on your naked left knee, your
right forming the angle of a square, body erect within the square, (Deacons take one step forward, hold
the rods over the cdt in forming of a square.) - your left hand supporting your right resting upon the
Holy Bible, square and compasses. (Take one step back)
(sign) WM, the cdt is in due form.
WM
*** (light out except the lesser lights)
ALL (Form a parallel lines from the altar to east.)
WM (Comes down and goes toward the altar; stop for an instant one stop from it.) - Say I,
pronounce your full name-------, and in an audible tone of voice repeat after me.
Obligation
Of my own freewill and accord, in the presence of God (remove hat) and this worshipful Lodge of Free
and Accepted Masons erected to Him and dedicated to the Holy Saints John, do hereby (kneel) and
hereon (place the right hand of the cdt's right hand.), solemnly and sincerely promise and swear, that I
will always hail, forever conceal, and never reveal any of the secret art, part or point of the hidden
mystery of freemasonry, appertaining to the degree of E.A.M., to any person under the canopy of
heaven, except it be to a true and lawful brother Mason, or within the body of a just and legally
constituted Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, and neither unto him nor them, until by strict trial,
due examination, or legal information, I shall have found him or them to be as lawfully entitle to the
same as I am myself.
I furthermore promise and swear, that w will not write, print, cut, curve, hue, letter or engrave the same
upon anything movable or immovable, whereby or whereon the least letter, figure or character might
become unlawfully communicated.
To all these, I do most solemnly and sincerely promise and swear, with a fix and steady purpose to
perform the same without equivacation, mental reservation , or secret evasion of mind in me
whatsoever, binding myself under no less a penalty than that of having buried in the rough sands of the
sea a cable length from shore, where the tide regularly ebbs and flows. So help me God, and keep me
steadfast in the due observance of this my solemn obligation as an EAM.
WM (Rise and put on the hat) - Detach your hand ( Deacons detach the rods and stand at attention)
– bow your head, and in token of your sincerity, kiss the Holy Bible upon which you have been
obligated. (Done) Bro. SW, release the cdt from the cable-tow, it being once around his neck is to
signify to him that he is now bound to the fraternity by a stronger tie. (Done)
Being in the condition of darkness, what do you most desire?
CDT Light.
WM Brethren, assist me in bringing the cdt from darkness to light by which Masons work. (All
places the hands as in due-guard of EAM.) (WM about face and midway between east and the altar
turn facing the cdt. Remove the hat while reciting the foregoing passage)
“ In the beginning God created the heaven ans the earth. And the earth was without form and
void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the spirit of God moved upon the face of the
waters. And God said. Let there be light; and there was light”
(Replace the hat, goes to altar while repeating the next sentence, and so time reaching near the
altar as the work “I” is uttered, pointing to the great lights with the right hand)
 In humble commemoration of that august event, I now Masonically say: “ Let there be
light.” ( all clap once) The first object presented to your view, on being brought from
darkness, are the three Great Light of Masonry, The Holy Bible, square and compasses. The
Holy Bible is given to us as the rule and guide of our faith;and the compasses to
circumscribe our desire and keep our passion within due bound toward all mankind.
 This you are the better enable to observe by aid of three lesser lights representing (point) the
Sun, Moon and master of the Lodge. As the sun rules the day and the moon governs the
night, so should the WM endeavor, with equal regularities to rule and govern the Lodge
over which he is called to preside. (WM goes to east, about face and midway between east
and altar, turn facing the cdt. - Lights on)
 You now observe me as the master of the Lodge approaching you from the east under the
due-guard and sign of an EAM.(advance as EAM and give the due-guard and sign.)
 Entered Apprentice are taught to advance with the left foot (advance) and bring the heel of
the right to the hollow of the left (demonstrate it). Their feet forming a right angle. This is
the due-guard (give it), and allude to the position in which you hands were placed when you
took the solemn obligation of an EAM, and this is the sign (S) (give it) and allude to the
penalty of your obligation, that of having your throat cut from ear to ear and so forth. (step
to the north of the altar)
 I now take pleasure in presenting to you my right hand, in token of friendship and brotherly
love, and will invest you with the grip and word of this degree. This, I will do by the aid of
the SW foe your benefit, Brother Senior, attend (SW take one step to north and one forward.
SD step back, turn right and goes to the right side of the cdt in line with the JD.)
Challenge omitted
WM The word is right; I greet you my brother. Arise, go and salute the JW and SW as an EAM. (SD
takes the cdt's left hand) (WM bow to the JW then to the SW and return with Wardens to station.)
SD
(Conduct the cdt directly to the south and instructs him by setting example)
JW
(Does not rise or return the sign; just nod)
SD
(Conduct the cdt towards the west by the of south) Do the same
SW (Does not rise or return the sign; just nod)
SD
(Conduct the cdt toward the east by way of north and stop 3 feet west of the altar.)
WM Brother JW (rise), is the work right in the South?
JW
(sign) Right in the south, Worshipful (sit down)
WM Brother SW, (rise) is the work right in the west?
SW (sign) Right in the west, Worshipful. (sit down)
(The cdt is conducted to the east without order.)
WM (rise) I now take pleasure in presenting to you this lamb skin.
It is an emblem of innocence and the badge of Mason. More ancient than the Golden Fleece or the
Roman Eagle, More honorable then the Star and Garter, or any distinction that can be conferred upon
you, at this or any future period, by King, Prince,Potentate or any other person
It may be that in the coming years, upon your head shall rest the laurel wreath of victory, upon your
breast nay hang jewels fit to grace the diadem of an eastern potentate; nay more than these, with light
added to the coming light, your ambitious feet may tread around after around the ladder that leads to
fame in our mystic circle and even the purple of our fraternity may rest upon your honored shoulder.
But never again from mortals hands, never again until your enfranchised spirit shall passed upward and
inward through the early gates shall any honor so distinguished. So emblematical of purity and all
perfections, be bestowed upon you as this which I now confer. It is yours – your name is written upon it
– yours to wear throughout an honorable life and at your death to be placed upon the coffin which shall
contain your earthly remains and with them laid beneath the silent clods of the valley.
Let its pure and spotless surface be to you an ever-present reminder of an emblematical or
emblemished purity of life and rectitude of conduct, a never-ending argument for nobler deeds, for
higher thoughts, for purer actions, and for greater achievement s. and when at last your weary toilsome
journey, and from your nerveless grasp shall drop forever the working tools of life, may the record of
your life and action be as pure and spotless as this fair emblem which I now place in your hand (hand
it). And when your trembling soul shall stand naked and alone before the Great White Throne, there to
receive judgment for th deed done while in the body, may it be your portion to hear from HIM who
sitteth as the Judge Supreme, the welcome words, “ well done, thou good and faithful servant; enter
thou into the joy of thy Lord.”
It is hoped, my brother, that you will wear that apron with pleasure to yourself and honor to the
fraternity.
CDT (Accompanied by the SD, advance, receive the apron and back to former position)
WM (sit down) You will now be reconducted to the SW in the West, who will teach you to wear your
apron as an EAM.
SD
(Conduct the cdt toward the west by way of south; when one step west of the altar, right face
and advance toward west to within 3 feet of the border of the pavement, in front of the SW station and
stop; take one step to the north but not back; place the rod at attention.)
 Brother SW (rise) it is the order of the WM that you teach the cdt to wear his apron as an
EAM.
SW (Comes down, walk toward the cdt , take the apron from him and tie it)
 Masonic tradition inform us that at the building of King Solomon's Temple the craft were
distinguished by the manner in which they wore their aprons. Entered Apprentices, being
bearers of burden, wore theirs with top turned up (illustrate), to protect their clothing from
becoming soiled. As an EAM, you will thus wear yours. (return to Station)
 You will now be reconducted to the WM in the east for further instructions. (sit down)
SD
(Conduct the cdt to east by way of North, stop in front of the WM, take one step to south and one
back, rod at attention)
WM (Rise) Having the pleasure of seeing you for the first time clad in the habiliment of a Mason, I
now present to you the working tools of this degree. They are the twenty-four inch gauge and common
gavel.
The Twenty-four inch gauge
Is an instrument made use of 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 glorious purpose of dividing
out time. It, being divided into twenty-four equal parts, is emblematic of the twenty-four hours of the
day, which we are taught to divide inti three parts, whereby we find a part for the service of God and a
distressed worthy brother; a part for usual vocations; and a part for refreshment and repose
The common Gavel
Is an instrument used by operative masons to break off the rough and superfluous part of stones, the
better to fit them for the builders use. But we, as Free and Accepted Masons, are taught to make use of
it for the more noble and glorious purpose of divesting our hearts and conscience of all the vices and
superfluities of life; thereby fitting our minds, as a living stones for that spiritual building, that house
not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
WM (sit down) It has been the custom among the fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons from time
immemorial, at the initiation of a cdt, to demand that he deposit some mineral or metallic substance,
not for intrinsic value, but that it may be placed in the archives of the Lodge as testimony that he was
then and there made a Mason. I now make this demand of you. Will you make a deposit?
CDT I will
WM Anything you may have about you, of a mineral or metallic nature, which you can deposit with
out brother the Secretary?
CDT I have nothing
WM Do find yourself entirely destitute?
DCT I do
WM So I expected to find you. Had it been otherwise, you would not have been duly and truly
prepared. Nor was this demand made to trifle with your person or feelings, but to teach you an
important lesson; that should you ever meet a friend, particularly a worthy bother mason, in as destitute
a condition as that in which you now stand, it will be your indispensable duty to relieve him so far as
you can do so, without serious injury to yourself.
You will now be reconducted to the place whence you came, invested with that of which you
were divested, and in due time return to the Lodge.
SD
(Conduct the cdt to the Altar by way of south. Stewards rise and take the rods when the SD
turns. JS goes directly to the altar. SD with cdt following, SS is the last. All face east,, advance and with
rods at salute give the (sign); then rods at attention.)
WM That (sign) my brother, you will give on entering or retiring from a Lodge of EAM, and when
addressing the WM in the east.
SD,SS,JD,CDT
(Left face and go to the preparation room in the following order JS,SD with CDT and SS. JS
open door with right hand, SS take CDT, SD close the door with right hand, goes back to his place, put
rod in the stand and sit down)
WM The brethren may consider themselves free from restrain until the sound of the gavel in the east.