GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS - MANUAL OF FLOOR MOVEMENTS - 2019 Revision by Grand Lodge of Kansas AF&AM

MANUAL OF FLOOR MOVEMENTS

The M W Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Kansas Revised 2019

HISTORICAL

PREFACE

In l893, by Order of the Grand Master, Brother William M. Shaver prepared a series of Charts in notebook form showing the floor movements of our craft then in use in Kansas. In l898, then Grand Master Shaver amplified the Charts to show the floor movements in the Dramatized Version of the Second Section of the Third Degree. Although these â&#x20AC;&#x153;SHAVER CHARTSâ&#x20AC;? were immediately accepted as the authority, it was not until the Constitutional revision of l944 that the Grand Lodge officially adopted them. The Charts became so badly worn by l954 that Grand Master Floyd Ecord authorized a copy to be made. However, the copy was soon badly worn and this led to the printed book, which was published in l967. Several changes were then made. The numbers assigned to the Senior Steward, Junior Steward and Tyler were changed to correspond with those assigned in the Cipher and the newly created office of Chaplain was included. Although the Charts were not exact copies, the Lodge Hall -- still proportionately the same size -- was drawn to a larger scale. Seats were added for the Brethren in the north and south and the steps leading to the platforms were altered to make them closer to those actually in use. The Dramatized Version is not included in this book, but is available as a separate document. THE SHAVER CHARTS ARE STILL THE AUTHORIZED FLOOR PLANS --- THE PLANS IN THIS BOOK ARE MERELY CORRECTED COPIES THEREOF.

_____________________________________________________ John E. Mowen, Chairman, Committee On Ritualistic Work

Approved: March 14, 2019 and ordered filed in the Archives for the uses and purposed above stated.

ATTEST: _____________________________________

___________________________________________

Tracy L. Bloom , Grand Secretary

Robert C. Talbott, Grand Master

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NOTES ON DESCRIPTIVE DIAGRAM IDEAL ARRANGEMENT OF LODGE HALL CHART on following page is Lodge Hall of same proportions as the one shown in the Authorized Floor Plans. It shows a Hall 34x52 feet in size, however, by using descriptions below, the correct location of the several stations, places, etc., can be established for any Lodge Hall, regardless of its size. Correct location of S D, J D and J S is of utmost importance as their places are reference points for many of the Floor Movements. ALTAR: Midway between north and south rows of seats, and halfway between bottom steps of W M’s and S W’s platforms. W M (1): Due east of center of Altar. S W (2): Due west of center of Altar. J W (3): Due south of center of Altar. J S (9): West of J W far enough so J S can walk due north from place and pass immediately behind someone standing at Altar. S S (8): Same distance east of J W as J S is west of J W. J D (7): At west end of line running about halfway between Altar and J W’s platform. Tyler’s Room Door on south, S W’s platform on north. N E Corner (X): At north end of line located immediately west of W M’s steps, at a point three feet north of three burning tapers OR about halfway between Altar and north row of seats - WHICHEVER DISTANCE IS GREATER. (If Lodge Hall is wide enough, W M’s platform should be so constructed that a diagonal line along corners of the three steps will point to N E Corner.) S D (6): Chair is immediately north of N E Corner, so that when S D is called to his feet, he is standing in N E Corner, facing south. Chaplain (Ch): On sideline as indicated, across from S D, facing north. Secretary (5), Treasurer (4), Tyler (10): Located as indicated on Chart. Preparation Room Door: North of S W’s platform, yet far enough south so Candidate can enter, be received, and be conducted DUE east without running into Members seated on north side of Hall. Door should be wide enough so Candidate and Stewards can come in three-abreast.

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Descriptive Diagram

Lodge Hall Arrangement EAST

All re fere nce s to th e "F l oo r Rules and Instructions" in this Manual will be the 2019 R e v i s i o n , u n l e s s o th e r w i s e noted.

NOTES ON DESCRIPTIVE DIAGRAM

Th e p osition o f t he three burn in g tapers is optional, except that they should be arranged in a triangular position and near the Altar.

Altar

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The Descriptive Diagram shown here, is a large scale copy of Figure 1 of the original SHAVER CHARTS, with some modifications mentioned in the HISTORICAL PREFACE appearing in this volume.

Preparation Room

Tyler's Room

The Descriptive Diagram, together with Supplemental Notes (which appear on the opposite page hereof) was prepared by the Committee on Ritualistic Work; and, with the advice, concurrence and approval of the Council of Administration, on July 26, 1963, Grand Master, M W Ben W. Graybill, ordered that the same be filed in the Archives as a Supplement to, and a part of, the Authorized Floor Plans for this Grand Jurisdiction. Pursuant thereto, it was duly filed in the Archives on September 5, 1963. Thereafter, on recommendation of the Committee on Ritualistic Work, said action was duly approved by the Grand Lodge, on March 11,1964.

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SOUTH

The Deacons and Stewards should carry their rods whenever they are called to their feet to perform a duty, or any other movements that require them to have their rods. No rods are used in Balloting, or in the Second Section of the Third Degree, except by 8 and 9 when bringing Candidate into Lodge Hall. Rods are carried on the right side, at a "carry arms", on the shoulder and near perpendicular, the bottom of the rod being 4 to 6 inches from the floor. When the right hand is being used for other purposes, carry the rod in the same manner on the left side. With all right abouts, the military â&#x20AC;&#x153;about faceâ&#x20AC;? is not expected or to be done.

NORTH

The position indicated on Diagram is recommended as, in most Lodges, less interfering with the movements of O ff icers. T h e tap ers s ho u ld b e in position, and burning, whenever the Lodge is open.

Descriptive Diagram

Lines Used in Work

Work Lines EAST

Diagonal and circular movements are used in certain parts of the Second Sections of the Second an d Third Degrees. IN ALL OTHER CASES, the Floor Movements by the Candidates or by an Officer when not conducting the Candidate are always along straight lines running due north, east, south or west, with square turns at corners and NO curves or circles; and no diagonals except when the Senior Deacon returns to his seat after seating Candidate for Lecture. To assist in understanding these instructions, it is believed that the lines most commonly used should be identified by distinctive names and approximate locations, as follows:

Center Line Altar

West Altar Line

Steward’s Line

Center Line

East Altar Line - Runs north and south due north of S S’s chair. W est A lt ar L in e - R u n s n o r th an d south, just clearing west side of kneeling pad. West Deacons Line

West Wo rk Lin e - Run s n ort h an d south, just clearing east edge of S W’s platform and steps.

West Work Line

West Deacons Line - Runs parallel to and abo ut 24 in ches east o f West Work Line.

South Work Line - Runs east and west, just clearing J W’s platform and Members seated on south side of Hall.

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South Altar Line - Runs west from East Deacons Line to West Altar Line, just clearing the rod holder on south side of Altar.

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South Deacons Line - Runs east and west, about halfway between JW’s platform and Altar. (J D’s chair should be at west end of this Line.) North Work Line - Runs east and west, just clearing Members seated on north side of Hall. North Deacons Line - Runs east from West Work Line in line with the S D’s chair. (See pages 4 and 5 of the 2019 Floor Rules and Instructions book for proper location of S D’s chair.) North Altar Line - Runs east from West Altar Line just clearing three burning tapers at Altar. Center Line - Runs east and west through the center of Altar. NE Corner Line - Runs east from the West Altar Line to a point directly in front of the S D’s chair. (Northeast Corner of Lodge) Steward’s Line - Runs north and south due north of J S’s chair, passing behind someone standing at the Altar. 4

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North Altar Line

NE Corner Line

North Work Line

8 South Work Line

NORTH

East Altar Line South Deacons Line

North Deacons Line

East Work Line

South Altar Line

East Work Line - Runs parallel to and about 30 inches west of East Deacons Line (just far enough west to clear S D’s chair and rod holder).

East Deacons Line

Name - Location East Deacons Line - Runs straight south from front of S D’s chair, just clearing W M’s platform and steps.

Entering Lodge

Figure 1 EAST

Notes on Figure 1 4

To enter a Lodge while it is open for business, 10 gives alarm by 3 K. 7 6

rises with rod and informs 1 that there

Ch is an alarm at the door. 1 then says, “At-d to the a-m.” 7 goes to door as indicated, answers the alarm by 3 K and opens door. 10 informs 7 that 8

“Brother(s) A B, properly clad and vouched for, desires admission.” 7

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then closes and remain s near the unsealed door while he repeats the same to 1. 1 then says, “A-t h-m (or

t -m ) .” 7 o p en s d o o r a n d a ft er t he Brother(s) has entered, 7 closes and reseals the door, returns to his place, seats himself and puts rod away. The Brother(s) approaches the Altar by going north on the West Work Line 7 until they are in front of 2's pedestal

and then east on Center Line to the

WEST

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Altar stopping on West Altar Line as indicated, gives the required Due-g-d Preparation Room

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and S-n, then seats himself or themselves by way of West Altar Line to North or South Work Lines to seats. Additional Notes “Suggested Ceremony for the Reception of the Grand Master” is explained on pages 30-34 of the “Floor Rules and Instructions” 2019 Revision. “Suggested Ceremony for Receiving the District Deputy Grand Master” is explained on pages 35-37 of the “Floor Rules and Instructions” 2019 Revision. References Page 14 - Article 1 Page 23 - Article 5 Page 23 - Article 7 5

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Exiting Lodge

Figure 1 EAST

Notes on Figure 1 4

To leave a Lodge while it is opened for business, a Brother(s) from either 6

sideline will go by way of the North or

Ch South Work Line to West Altar Line, then to Altar. As the Brother(s) is giving the required Due-g-d and S-n , 7 will rise with rod and unseal the door. 8

The Brother(s) will retire by way of West Altar Line to South Work Line

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NORTH

and as he (they) approaches, 7 will open door. After the Brother(s) has retired, 7 closes and reseals the door,

returns to his place, seats himself and puts rod away. Additional Notes “Suggested Ceremony for the Reception of the Grand Master” is explained on pages 30-34 of the “Floor Rules and Instructions” 2019 Revision. “Suggested Ceremony for Receiving the District Deputy Grand Master” is explained on pages 35-37 of the “Floor Rules and Instructions” 2019 Revision.

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References Page 14 - Article 1 Page 23 - Article 7 Preparation Room

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Tyler's Room

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Labor to Refreshment

Figure 1 EAST

Notes on Figure 1 4

1 gives 1 K and says, “B-r J W:” 3 rises and 1 then continues, “how g-s 6

the h-r?” 3 then says, “H-h tw-e, W M.”

Ch 1 then says, “ It b-g h-h tw-e, it is. . .” 3 gives 3 K, calls up the Lodge and then says, “Br-n: it is the w-l and pl-e of the W M. . .L-k to the E-t.” 1 then 8

says, “Wi-t fu-r ce-y. . .B-r J D:” 1 PAUSES AND WAITS for 6, 7 and 8 to

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NORTH

get rods, 1 then continues, “in-m the T.” 1 DOES NOT SEAT HIMSELF AND DOES NOT KNO CK. 7 to d oor and

back to place in tyling, etc. 8 starts to attend to three burning tapers at same time as 6 starts to attend to Great Lights. 6's line to Altar is on the East Deacons Line to South Deacons Line to West Altar Line. 8's line to Altar is 7 on the East Altar Line to South

Deacons Line to West Altar Line to

WEST

North Altar Line as indicated. 6 RETAINS hold of rod with right hand Preparation Room

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and uses left hand to separate Square and Compasses, placing Square on south page and Compasses on north page with open ends facing each other. 7 holds his report until 6 and 8 get back to their places. After 7 reports, 1 gives 1 K. 6, 7 and 8 are seated at the same time and put rods away. References Page 8 - Article 2 Page 8 - Article 5 Page 12 - Article 1 Page 14 - Article 1

Page 15 - Article 7 Page 19 - Article 2 Page 20 - Article 9 Page 21 - Article 17

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Refreshment to Labor-Vouching

Figure 1 EAST

Notes on Figure 1 4

1 gives 1 K and says, “B-r S W:” 2 rises and 1 then continues, “are all pr-t 6

(M M-s? or F C-s? or M-s?)” If 2 can

Ch vouch, 2 reports to 1, “We are, W M.” then R to L Figure 3. If 2 cannot vouch, 2 gives 1 K and says, “Br-s S and J D-n. . .” 6 and 7 rise with rods and 8

take positions indicated, about 4 feet apart, both facing west, 2 then

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NORTH

continues, “are all pr-t (M M-s? or F C-s? or M-s?)” If Deacons can vouch, they face each other. 7 reports

to 6, “B-r S D: all are (M M-s or F C-s or

M-s) in the S-h.” Both face the West and 6 reports to 2, “B-r S W: we are all (M M-s or F C-s or M-s.)” 2 gives 1 K and seats them by movements indicated. After 6 and 7 are seated at 7 the same time and put rods away, 2

reports to 1, “We are all (M M-s or F C-s

WEST

or M-s,) W M.” Then R to L Figure 3. Additional Notes On Resuming Labor on ANY Degree, 2 MAY report to 1 without calling on 6 and 7. A Lodge is ALWAYS closed on the highest Degree opened on.

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References Page 14 - Article 1 Page 19 - Article 2 Page 19 - Article 3 Page 21 - Article 17

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Refreshment to Labor-Purging

Figure 2 EAST

Notes on Figure 2 4

If Deacon s canno t vouch, 6 and 7 advance to West Work Line, 6 turns 6

right, 7 turns left and proceed to North

Ch and South Work Lines as indicated. 6 and 7 keep directly across from each other. When a Deacon reaches a Brother for whom he cannot vouch, he 8

stops directly in front of and faces Brother, gives 1 K on floor with rod,

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NORTH

puts rod back on shoulder, the Brother rises, Deacon faces the West and 2 says, “Can any one v-h. . .” As soon as

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vouched for, the Brother is seated and the Deacon proceeds. The movement at east is right about. 6 and 7 on again reaching position indicated west of the Altar face each other. 7 reports to 6, “B-r S D: all are (M M-s or F C-s or 7 M-s) in the S-h.” Both face the West, 6

r ep o rt s t o 2, “ B - r S W : w e a r e al l

WEST

(M M-s or F C-s or M-s.)” 2 gives 1 K and seats them by movements Preparation Room

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indicated. After 6 and 7 are seated at the same time and put rods away, 2 reports to 1, “We are all (M M-s or F C-s or M-s,) W M.” Then R to L Figure 3. References Page 19 - Article 2 Page 22 - Article 2

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Refreshment to Labor-Attending Lights, etc.

Figure 3

EAST

Notes on Figure 3 4

1 gives 1 K and says, “B-r J D:” 7 rises with rod and 1 then continues, 6

“w-t is the f-t as w-l. . .” 7 to door and

Ch back to place in tyling, etc. 7 reports, “The d-y is pe-d, W M.” 1 gives 1 K and says “B-r J W:” 3 rises and 1 then continues, “how g-s the h-r?” 3 then 8

says, “One h-r p-t h-h tw-e, W M.” 1 then says, “It b-g one h-r p-t h-h tw-e

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NORTH

. . .” 3 gives 3 K and calls up the Lodge and then says, “Br-n: it is the w-l and pl-e of the W M. . .L-k to the E-t.” 1

then says, “Wi-t fu-r ce-y. . .B-r J D:” 1 PAUSES AND WAITS for 6, 7 and 8 to get rods, 1 then continues, “in-m the T.” 1 SEATS HIMSELF AND KNOCKS. 7 to door and back to place in tyling, etc. 8 starts to attend to three burning 7 tapers at same time as 6 starts to

attend to Great Lights. 6's line to Altar

WEST

is on the East Deacons Line to South Deacons Line to West Altar Line as Preparation Room

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indicated. 8's line to Altar is on the East Altar Line to South Deacons Line to West Altar Line to North Altar Line as indicated. 6 puts rod in holder, turns open Bible to RECOMMENDED Scripture for the Degree resuming Labor on, then places Square and Compasses in proper form on south page. 6 retakes rod. 7 holds his report until 6 and 8 get back to their places. After 7 reports, 1 gives 1 K. 6, 7 and 8 are seated at the same time and put rods away. References Page 8 - Article 1 Page 8 - Article 3 Page 8 - Article 4 Page 8 - Article 5

Page 8 - Article 6 Page 12 - Article 1 Page 14 - Article 1 Page 15 - Article 7

Page 19 - Article 2 Page 20 - Article 9 Page 21 - Article 17 10

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BALLOTING

Preparing Ballot

Figure 1 EAST

Notes on Figure 1 4

1 addresses 5, 5 rises as ordered by 1 to read By-Law 4-131 (Secrecy of the 6

Ballot). After 5 reads By-Law and is

seated, 1 gives 1 K and 6 is called up without rod to prepare ballot. 6 to 5's desk for ballot box, arranges it, then South Work Line to 3 to examine, then 8

South Work Line to West Work Line to 2 to examine, then West Work Line to

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NORTH

North Deacons Line to East Work Line to 1 to examine, as indicated. 6 leaves ballot box on 1's pedestal and steps

down on floor on East Deacons Line, in front of 1's pedestal, facing east. 1 examines, announces the occasion of the ballot and then ballots. Additional Notes 1, 2 and 3 remain seated when examining or balloting. The Suggested Form for Balloting on Petitions is found on Pages 27, 28 and 29 in the book "Floor Rules and Instructions", 2019 Revision.

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References Page 14 - Article 6 Page 15 - Article 9 See By-Law 4-131 See By-Law 4-401

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BALLOTING

Ballot

Figure 2 EAST

Notes on Figure 2 4

After 1 ballots, 6 takes ballot box, carries it to 2. 6's line to West is on 6

East Deacons Line to South Deacons

Line to West Work Line. 2 ballots. 6 carries it to 3 by way of West Work Line to South Work Line. 3 ballots. 6 t a ke s b al lo t b o x, r ig h t ab o u t a n d 8

places it on the Altar, moving Great Lights as needed, right about and

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NORTH

walks back directly in front of 3's pedestal, right about and faces north. Then the remaining Officers ballot

using Work Lines, commencing with 4, each coming to Altar, by way of the West, using Work Lines and Center Line. 7 relieving 10 while he ballots. After the Officers have balloted, the Brethren ballot in regular order, using 7 sam e Work Lines and Center Line

commencing on the south nearest 5's

WEST

place and continuing around the room to the Brother nearest 4's place. Each Preparation Room

Tyler's Room

Brother approaches the Altar to ballot from the West Work Line. AFTER the Officers and Brethren have balloted, S D will take ballot box from Altar to any incapacitated Brother for his ballot and will then return ballot box to Altar, taking care not to disturb Great Lights. Additional Notes 1, 2 and 3 remain seated when examining or balloting. Tyler and J D DO NOT salute on entering or retiring from the Lodge Room while balloting as the Tylerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room is considered part of the Lodge Room. Reference Page 20 - Article 8 12

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BALLOTING

Displaying Ballot

Figure 3 EAST

Notes on Figure 3 4

1 t h e n s ay s , “ I d e c la re t h e b a ll o t closed.” 6 goes to Altar and closes 6

ballot box. 1 then says, “Brother S D

Ch display the ballot.” 6 takes ballot box from Altar, restoring Great Lights as needed, right about, carries it to 3, who examines it, then to 2, who 8

examines it. 6's line to East is on North Deacons Line, to East Work Line to 1,

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who examines it. 1 waits until 6 turns corner and heads east on North Deacons line to say, “Brother J W:” 3

rises and 1 then continues, “How goes the ballot in the South?”. 3 reports e it h er cl e ar o r c lo u d y t h en s e at s h im self. 1 th en says, “ How in the W est , Bro t he r S W ? ”, 2 rise s an d reports either fair or dark then seats 7 himself. If balloting is then completed,

6 carries ballot box to 5's desk and

WEST

returns to his place. Additional Notes 1, 2 and 3 remain seated when examining or balloting.

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E. A. Opening - Purging

Figure 1 EAST

Notes on Figure 1 4

1 gives 1 K and says, “B-r S W:” 2 rises and 1 then continues, “are all pr-t 6

M-s?” If 2 can vouch, 2 reports to 1,

Ch “We are, W M.” then E A Figure 4. If 2 cannot vouch, 2 gives 1 K and says: “Br-s S and J D-n. . .” 6 and 7 rise with rods and take positions indicated, 8

about 4 feet apart, both facing west, 2 then continues, “are all pr-t M-s?” If

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NORTH

Deacons can vouch, they face each other. 7 reports to 6, “B-r S D: all are M-s in the S-h.” Both face the West

and 6 reports to 2, “B-r S W: we are all

M-s.” Then E A Figure 3. Additional Notes In purging, on opening or Resuming Labor on E A Degree, 2 MAY report to 1 without calling on 6 and 7. References Page 14 - Article 1 Page 19 - Article 2 Page 19 - Article 3

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E. A. Opening - Purging

Figure 2 EAST

Notes on Figure 2 4

If Deacon s canno t vouch, 6 and 7 advance to West Work Line, 6 turns 6

right, 7 turns left and proceed to North

Ch and South Work Lines as indicated. 6 and 7 keep directly across from each other. When a Deacon reaches a Brother for whom he cannot vouch, he 8

stops directly in front of and faces Brother, gives 1 K on floor with rod,

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NORTH

puts rod back on shoulder, the Brother rises, Deacon faces the West and 2 says, “Can any one v-h. . .” As soon as

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vouched for, the Brother is seated and the Deacons proceed. The movement at east is right about. 6 and 7 on again reaching position indicated west of the Altar face each other. 7 reports to 6, “B-r S D: all are M-s in the S-h.” Both 7 face the West, 6 reports to 2, “B-r S W:

we are all M-s.” Then E A Figure 3.

WEST

References Page 19 - Article 2 Page 22 - Article 2 Preparation Room

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E. A. Opening - Purging

Figure 3 EAST

Notes on Figure 3 4

If 2 by 1 K has called up 6 and 7 to purge, 2 gives 1 K and seats them by 6

t h i s m o ve m e n t . A f t e r 6 a n d 7 a re

Ch seated at the same time and put rods away, 2 reports to 1, “We are all M-s, W M.”

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Additional Notes When 1 says, “Gi-e me a t-n.” 7 advances to 2 by way of West Work Line, turns left up steps, south of 2's pedestal. 7 faces west when giving token to 2. 7 returns to place as indicated. After 7 is seated, 1 says, “Wh-e w-e you m-e a M-n.” References Page 14 - Article 1 Page 19 - Article 2 Page 19 - Article 3 Page 21 - Article 17 Page 23 - Article 3

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E. A. Opening - Closing - Attending Lights

Figure 4

EAST

Notes on Figure 4 4

7 to door and back to place in tyling, etc. 6 starts to attend to Great Lights 6

in Opening, Closing. 8 starts to attend

Ch to three burning tapers at same time as 6 starts to attend to Great Lights. 6's line to Altar is on the East Deacons Line to South Deacons Line to West 8

Altar Line as indicated. 8's line to Altar is on the East Altar Line to South

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NORTH

Deacons Line to West Altar Line to North Altar Line as indicated. 6 puts rod in holder, then opens Bible to

RECO MM ENDE D Scr ipt u re ( 133 rd Psalm), placing Square and Compasses in proper form on south page. 6 retakes rod. 7 holds his report until 6 and 8 get back to their places. After 7 reports, 1 gives 1 K. 6, 7 and 8 7 are seated at the same time and put

rods away.

WEST

References Page 8 - Article 1 Page 8 - Article 3 Page 8 - Article 4 Page 8 - Article 5 Page 8 - Article 6 Page 12 - Article 1 Page 14 - Article 1 Page 15 - Article 7 Page 19 - Article 2 Page 20 - Article 9 Page 21 - Article 17

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WORK

E.A. Degree

Figure 5 EAST

Notes on Figure 5 4

1 gives 1 K and says, ”B-r J D:” 7 rises with rod and 1 then continues, 6

“as-n w-t w-k is in w-g.” 7 steps to

Ch door, gives alarm by 3 K, 10 returns alarm, 7 opens door, inquires of 10, 7 closes door, gives 3 K, 10 returns 3 K, 7 right about, back to his place and 8

reports. Movement of 5, 6, 8 and 9, to Prep aratio n Roo m , t o collect f ee,

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NORTH

propound Interrogatories and prepare Candidate. 9 goes due north from his

9 8

place on Steward’s Line, right face

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and steps to West Altar Line as indicated. 8 goes due north from his place on East Altar Line, to South Altar Line, to West Altar Line, right face beside 9. 6's line to Altar is on the East Deacons Line to South Deacons Line 7 to West Altar Line. 5 WILL retire to

collect the fee and will use the South

WEST

5 Wo rk Line to t he W est Altar L in e.

8 C

When all are at the Altar in position, all Preparation Room

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give the required Due-g-d and S-n and retire in following order; 9, 8, 6 and 5. Additional Notes Lodge WILL NOT be put at ease during Interrogatories. During the Interrogatories it is RECOMMENDED, that the Stewards will stand beside the Candidate. The S S on right, J S on left, S D in front of and facing Candidate, Secretary at S D's left. References Page 12 - Article 1 Page 14 - Article 1 Page 14 - Article 4 Page 15 - Article 10 Page 15 - Article 14

Page 19 - Article 2 Page 20 - Article 8 Page 20 - Article 9 Page 23 - Article 6 18

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WORK

E.A. Degree

Figure 6 EAST

Notes on Figure 6 4

5 and 6 in single file return to Altar with 5 in advance, 6 closes door. 5 and 6

6 proceed due east to West Altar Line,

Ch then south to Altar and give the required Due-g-d and S-n. 6 ONLY reports to 1, then both proceed to their places and seated as indicated. 8

References Page 14 - Article 1 Page 20 - Article 8 Page 21 - Article 17

SOUTH

NORTH

5 9

7 2 5 6

WEST

8 C 9 Preparation Room

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WORK

E.A. Degree

Figure 7 EAST

Notes on Figure 7 4

6 to Preparation Room Door to attend the alarm. 6's line to Altar is on the 6

East Deacons Line to South Deacons

Ch Line to West Altar Line, then to center of Preparation Room Door and answers alarm by giving 3 K, opens door, steps back about 4 feet and asks 8

questions, steps to door, closes it, right about, retracing his steps east to

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NORTH

West Altar Line, to Altar and reports. References Page 11 - Article 6 Page 14 - Article 1 Page 16 - Article 16 Page 20 - Article 10

6 9

6 7 2 WEST

9C 8

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WORK

E.A. Degree

Figure 8 EAST

Notes on Figure 8 4

6 to Preparation Room Door, opens it, right about and walks back to a 6

position 1 step east of the West Work

Ch Line (West Deacons Line) right about and directs Candidate to enter. Reference Page 20 - Article 10 8

SOUTH

NORTH

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7 2 WEST

9C 8

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E.A. Degree

Figure 9 EAST

Notes on Figure 9 4

As 8 and 9 enter with Candidate between them. 6 takes one additional 6

step back toward the east. 8 on right

Ch of Candidate, holding Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right arm by loose upper arm grip, 9 on left of Candidate, holding Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left arm by loose upper 8

arm grip. 8 and 9 conduct Candidate to within one step of 6 and directly in

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front of him. When 6 stops Candidate, then both 8 and 9 take one step back to West Work Line. During reception 9

changes rod, right about and quietly closes Preparation Room Door, right about and takes his position beside 8 6 C

and both remain facing east. References Page 14 - Article 3 Page 16 - Article 16 Page 18 - Article 11 Page 20 - Article 10

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Figure 10 EAST

Notes on Figure 10 4

After 6 receives Candidate, 6 steps to the right of Candidate, maintaining 6

contact, faces east and takes

Ch Candidate's right hand with his own left, by interlocking fingers and all await order from 1. After order, all start together. 8 and 9 right face and 8

return to their places in single file, by movements indicated, seat themselves

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at the same time and put rods away. Candidate is conducted due east, then south to a point one step west of

6 9

We st Alt ar L ine ( St ew ard ’s Lin e) , centered on Altar as indicated, but far enough to permit 1 to readily pass between Candidate and Altar. 6 causes

Candidate to kneel, retaining 9

interlocking grip until Candidate has 7 knelt, then releases grip, but DOES

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Figure 11 EAST

Notes on Figure 11 4

6 with Candidate once about the Altar to 3 in the South. The Candidate 6

makes the straight lines and right

Ch angles, 6 accommodating himself to these movements. Candidate's first line toward the east is on North Deacons Line. Then to East Work Line, 8

then to South Work Line. As they pass the South the first time, 3 gives 1 K

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and Scriptural recitation commences,

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Behold how good and how pleasant 6

. . .â&#x20AC;? (The gavel knocks start when C6

Candidate passes in front of

pedestals, followed with accompanying Scripture recitation.) Then to West Work Line, as they pass the West, 2 gives 1 K. Then to North Work Line to East Work Line. As they 7 pass the East, 1 gives 1 K. Then to

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exactly in front of 3's pedestal. 6 drops Candidate's hand, sidesteps and gives alarm. References Page 11 - Article 6 Page 11 - Article 8 Page 14 - Article 4 Page 14 - Article 5 Page 17 - Article 2

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Figure 12 EAST

Notes on Figure 12 4

When 6 becomes motionless, 3 rises and says, “Who c-s h-e?” with 6 6

answering, “A p-r b-d Ca-e who is

Ch de-s. . .” 3 then says, “Co-t the Ca-e to C

the S W. . .” 6 WAITS until 3 is seated, then sidesteps, retakes Candidate by interlocking finger grip, then to West 8

and East in same manner as indicated.

SOUTH

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Figure 13 EAST

Notes on Figure 13 4

6 and Candidate to 2 to be instructed how to approach East. On arriving at 6

West on West Deacons Line, 6 drops

Ch C an d i d a t e ' s h a n d , s id es t e p s a n d C

communicates order to 2. After 2 is seated, 6 sidesteps and retakes Candidate by interlocking finger grip,

pivots on Candidate, instructs Candidate in step and position, drops

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C an d i d a t e ' s h a n d , s id es t e p s a n d

reports. On being ordered to place C Candidate in due form, 6 sidesteps

and retakes Candidate by interlocking finger grip, conducts Candidate to Altar, stopping on West Altar Line. 6 6

retains interlocking grip and puts rod

in holder. 6 then releases grip, places Candidate’s hands on Altar and places 7 Candidate in due form, sidesteps,

retakes rod and reports to 1, “The Ca-e

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Figure 14 EAST

Notes on Figure 14 4

1 gives 3 K, Lodge called up. The two Obligation Lines are formed facing 6

each other. Brethren fill up space

Ch between East and Altar before filling 4

between Altar and West. Movements of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and Brethren. 1 These movements (other than 6) are 8

done at the same time. During Obligation 1 is halfway between East 8 3

and West. When 3 who is directly in

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and Altar. 2 is halfway between Altar

9 C

front of his pedestal , flanked by 8 and 9

9 join the south line, 8 and 9 sidestep to 3 -- 4 at extreme east of north line –

5 at extreme east of south line. 7 with rod stands near his place by the door, but in line with the south line of Brethren and faces north. After 7 Obligation and after 1 says: “My Br-n:

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ARE DIMMED. 1 right about, goes to East Work Line, right about, from Preparation Room

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which point he commences: “In the beginning. . .”, and brings Candidate to light. References Page 12 - Article 2 Page 12 - Article 3 Page 14 - Article 1 Page 15 - Article 11 Page 16 - Article 17

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Figure 15 EAST

Notes on Figure 15 4

1 goes to Altar then instructs Candidate relative to Great Lights and 6

three burning tapers, then right about

Ch to East Work Line, again right about and faces west. LIGHTS ON. 1 approaches Candidate, stops at 1 Obligation position, instructs in 8

Due-g-d and S-n and gives Due-g-d a n d S - n t o C an d i d a t e, r e la t i v e t o 8 3

again advances with the words: “In t-n

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1 entering or retiring from Lodge. 1

9 C

of my br-y l-e. . .”, goes to Altar, 9

instructs in “G-p and W-d of an E A.” 1 orders Candidate to rise. When

Candidate has risen, 1 drops Candidate's hand, steps back one step and orders Candidate to “Sa-e the W-s as an E A.” At the same time that 1 7 steps back, 6 sidesteps and takes

Candidate’s right arm by loose upper

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prematurely at Altar. 1 right about to station, seats himself, then the Lodge. Additional Notes 8 and 9 will sidestep away from 3, all right about and return to their places, right about, seat themselves at the same time with 3 and put rods away. References Page 10 - Article 1 Page 10 - Article 2 Page 10 - Article 3 Page 12 - Article 3 Page 14 - Article 1

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Figure 16 EAST

Notes on Figure 16 4

6 takes Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right arm by loose

upper arm grip, Candidate and 6 step 6

back, 6 pivots on Candidate, takes

Ch Candidate north to North Deacons Line, east to East Work Line, south to South Work Line, then to center of 3's pedestal and sidesteps. When 6 8

becomes motionless, 3 rises.

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and S-n. After 3 is seated, 6 sidesteps,

retakes Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right arm by loose 6

upper arm grip, then to 2 on West C

Deacons Line to give the required

Due-g-d and S-n in the same manner. In saluting Wardens, only the 6

Candidate and Wardens exchange

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Figure 17 EAST

Notes on Figure 17 4

After 2 is seated, 6 sidesteps, retakes Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right arm by loose upper 6

arm grip, pivots on Candidate and

Ch conducts Candidate to Altar stopping on West Altar Line as indicated, sidesteps and reports to 1. References Page 17 - Article 3 Page 18 - Article 8 Page 18 - Article 12

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Figure 18 EAST

Notes on Figure 18 4

1 gives 3 K, Lodge called up, 1 then

approaches Altar as indicated. 1 6

presents apron to Cand idate and

Ch returns to station as indicated, seats himself, then the Lodge. 6 sidesteps, retakes Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right arm by loose upper arm grip, 6 and Candidate step 8

back, 6 pivots on Candidate and

NORTH

West Deacons Line, sidesteps and communicates order to 2. At the same

time 2 exits on south side of pedestal

and moves to floor, 6 moves behind Candidate and ties Apron. When 6 is back beside Candidate, 2 teaches Candidate to wear Apron, turns left,

C 2

then returns on north side of pedestal and is seated.

Additional Notes It is recommended that 1 hand the Apron to the Candidate with the fall facing the Candidate.

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conducts Candidate to 2 stopping on

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Figure 19 EAST

Notes on Figure 19 4

After 2 is seated, 6 sidesteps, retakes Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right arm by loose upper 6

arm grip, pivots on Candidate and

Ch conducts Candidate to Altar, stopping on West Altar Line as indicated, sidesteps and reports to 1. References Page 17 - Article 3 Page 18 - Article 8 Page 18 - Article 12

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Figure 20 EAST

Notes on Figure 20 4

To Preparation Room to reinvest: 9 go es du e no rth from h is place on 6

Stewardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Line, right face and steps to

Ch West Altar Line as indicated. 8 goes due north from his place on East Altar Line to South Altar Line, then goes west to 6's position. 6 steps back, 8 8

right about, 6 left faces and goes to his place by the lines indicated.

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AFTER 6 is seated, 9, Candidate and 8 give the required Due-g-d and S-n,

9 C

then left face and in single file go to

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Figure 21 EAST

Notes on Figure 21 4

After reinvesting, 8, Candidate and 9 in single file return to Lodge Room with 8 6

in advance, 9 closes door. 8,

Ch Candidate and 9 proceed due east to West Altar Line, then south to Altar and give the required Due-g-d and S-n. When 1 returns Due-g-d and S-n, 6 8

rises WITH ROD and goes due south from his place on East Deacons Line

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to So uth Alt ar Lin e, t hen west o n South Altar Line to 8's position. Both 8

6 C

and 9 step back to Stewardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Line, 6 9

right about, 8 and 9 right face and proceed to their places, seat themselves at the same time and put rods away. References Page 14 - Article 1 Page 19 - Article 2 7 2 8 C 9

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Figure 22 EAST

Notes on Figure 22 4

After 1 says: “B-r S D: p-e the B-r in the No-t co-r of the L-e as the yo-t 6

E A,” 6 sidesteps, retakes Candidate’s

Ch C

right arm by loose upper arm grip, 6

and Candidate step back, 6 pivots on Candidate, conducts Candidate to N E Corner Line to the N E Corner which is 8

directly in front of 6's chair. When 6 and Candidate are motionless, 1

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NORTH

then continues, “his f-t fo-g a. . .” 6 sidesteps. After 1 says, “I w-l now pr-t

6 you with the W-g T-s of an E A and w-l C

t-h you t-r u-s,” 6 goes up the north side of 1's pedestal. Tools are handed collectively from 1 to 6. 6 returns to side of Candidate, right about and hands Tools separately to Candidate as 1 n am es th em . Af ter T o ols are 7 returned to 1 and 6 has returned to

side of Candidate, right about, 1 then

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says, “You w-l now be s-d. . .” Additional Notes When the Candidate is placed in the N E Corner, the Candidate faces 1. 6 sidesteps and faces east.

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Figure 23 EAST

Notes on Figure 23 4

6 sidesteps, retakes Candidate’s right arm by loose upper arm grip, pivots back with Candidate, conducts

Candidate due south on East Deacon’s

C 6

Line, seats the Candidate in chair,

returns to his place by the most direct route, seats him self and pu ts rod 8

away. The Candidate’s chair is as far north of south Brethren, as 6's chair is

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south of north Brethren. After the Lecture, 1 gives 3 K, the Lodge is called up for Charge. Anyone other

than 1 giving the Charge stands west of 6's chair facing the Candidate. After Charg e, 1 seat s h im self , t hen the Lodge. References Page 13 - Article 8 Page 13 - Article 9 Page 17 - Article 3

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Figure 1 EAST

Notes on Figure 1 4

1 gives 1 K and says, “B-r S W:” 2 rises and 1 then continues, “are all pr-t 6

F C-s?” 2 gives 1 K and says: “Br-s

Ch S and J D-n: . . .” 6 and 7 rise with rods and take positions indicated, about 4 feet apart, both facing west, 2 then continues, “are all pr-t F C-s?” 8

If Deacons can vouch, they face each other. 7 reports to 6, “B-r S D: all are

3 SOUTH

NORTH

F C-s in the S-h.” Both face the West and 6 reports to 2, “B-r S W: we are all F C-s.” Then F C Figure 3.

Additional Notes On Resuming Labor on F C Degree, 2 MAY report to 1 without calling on 6 and 7, but ALWAYS calls on them in opening on F C Degree.

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Figure 2 EAST

Notes on Figure 2 4

If Deacon s canno t vouch, 6 and 7 advance to West Work Line, 6 turns 6

right, 7 turns left and proceed to North

Ch and South Work Lines as indicated. 6 and 7 keep directly across from each other. When a Deacon reaches a Brother for whom he cannot vouch, he 8

stops directly in front of and faces Brother, gives 1 K on floor with rod,

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NORTH

puts rod back on shoulder, the Brother rises, Deacon faces the West and 2 says, “Can any one v-h. . .” As soon as

7 9

vouched for, the Brother is seated and the Deacons proceed. The movement at east is right about. 6 and 7 on again reaching position indicated west of the Altar face each other. 7 reports to 6, “B-r S D: all are F C-s in the S-h.” Both 7 face the West, 6 reports to 2, “B-r S W:

we are all F C-s.”

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Figure 3 EAST

Notes on Figure 3 4

After 6 has reported to 2, “B-r S W: we are all F C-s.” 2 then says, “Are you in 6

p o - n o f t h e P - s . . .” 6 a n d 7 b o t h

Ch change rods and advance to West 6

Work Line. 7 communicates to 2, turns

left, steps down to floor, right about. Then 6 to 2, turns right, steps down to 8

floor, right about. Both will stand fast on West Work Line until 2 says, “Co-t

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t-m by the way of the N-h. . .” 6 turns right, 7 turns left and proceed to North and South Work Lines as indicated. 6

7 9

and 7 keep directly across from each other, collect from all but 3 and any Brothers seated in the East with 1. When the Pass Word is lost, the Deacon involved will communicate the Pass and then collect the Pass in a 7 low b reat h. On arrivin g at East, 7

communicates to 6 and faces west. 6

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beside 7 and faces west. The Pass and Token of the Pass are ALWAYS collected in opening on the Second Degree. References Page 14 - Article 2 Page 15 - Article 13 Page 19 - Article 2 Page 19 - Article 3

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Figure 4 EAST

Notes on Figure 4 4

2 gives 1 K and both Deacons change rods. When 6 reaches his place, he 6

remains standing until 7 reaches his

Ch place and faces east. Both seat 6

themselves at the same time and put

rods away, 1 will then commence, â&#x20AC;&#x153;B-r S W: the P-s has. . .â&#x20AC;? 8

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Figure 5

EAST

Notes on Figure 5 4

7 to door and back to place in tyling, etc. 6 starts to attend to Great Lights 6

in Opening, Closing. 8 starts to attend

Ch to three burning tapers at same time as 6 starts to attend to Great Lights. 6's line to Altar is on the East Deacons Line to South Deacons Line to West 8

Altar Line as indicated. 8's line to Altar is on the East Altar Line to South

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Deacons Line to West Altar Line to North Altar Line as indicated. 6 puts rod in holder, then opens Bible to

RECOMMENDED Scripture (7th Chapter Amos), placing Square and Compasses in proper form on south page. 6 retakes rod. 7 holds his report until 6 and 8 get back to their places. After 7 reports, 1 gives 1 K. 6, 7 7 and 8 are seated at the same time

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First Section

Figure 6

EAST

Notes on Figure 6 4

1 gives 1 K and says, “B-r J D:” 7 rises with rod and 1 then continues, 6

“as-n w-t w-k is in w-g.” 7 steps to

Ch door, gives alarm by 3 K, 10 returns alarm, 7 opens door, inquires of 10, 7 closes door, gives 3 K, 10 returns 3 K, 7 right about, back to his place and 8

reports. Movement of 5, 8 and 9, to Preparation Room, to collect fee and

3 SOUTH

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prepare Candidate. 9 goes due north from his place on Steward’s Line, right

face and steps to West Altar Line as

5 9

indicated. 8 goes due north from his place on East Altar Line, to South Altar Line, to West Altar Line, right face beside 9. 5 WILL retire to collect the fee and will use the South Work Line to the West Altar Line. When all are at 7 t h e Al t a r i n p o si t i o n , a l l g i v e t h e

2 5 8 9

required Due-g-d and S-n and retire in following order; 9, 8 and 5.

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Figure 7

EAST

Notes on Figure 7 4

Candidate enters Preparation Room to be prepared by 8 and 9. After 6

collecting fee from Candidate, 5 enters

Ch Lodge Room and closes door. 5 proceeds due east to West Altar Line, t hen so u th to Alta r an d g ives t he required Due-g-d and S-n, DOES NOT 8

report, then proceeds by West Altar Line, to South Work Line, to his place

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and seated as indicated. Reference Page 20 - Article 8

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Figure 8

EAST

Notes on Figure 8 4

6 to Preparation Room Door to attend the alarm. 6's line to Altar is on the 6

East Deacon’s Line to South Deacons

Ch Line to West Altar Line, then to center of Preparation Room Door and answers alarm by giving 3 K, opens door, steps back about 4 feet and asks 8

questions. After 6 says, “Gi-e me the P-s,” 6 stands still, and both 6 and 8

3 SOUTH

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change rods. 8 comes in, gives Pass and Token to 6. 8 right about, back to Preparation Room, right about, faces

6 9

east and both 6 and 8 change rods. 6 steps to door, closes it, right about, retracing his steps east to West Altar Line, to Altar and reports. References Page 11 - Article 6 Page 14 - Article 1 Page 14 - Article 2 Page 14 - Article 3 Page 16 - Article 15 Page 16 - Article 16 Page 20 - Article 10

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Figure 9

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Notes on Figure 9 4

6 to Preparation Room Door, opens it, right about and walks back to a 6

position 1 step east of the West Work

Ch Line (West Deacons Line) right about and directs Candidate to enter. Reference Page 20 - Article 10 8

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6 9

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Figure 10

EAST

Notes on Figure 10 4

As 8 and 9 enter with Candidate between them. 6 takes one additional 6

step back toward the east. 8 on right

Ch of Candidate, holding Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right arm by loose upper arm grip, 9 on left of Candidate, holding Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left arm by loose upper 8

arm grip. 8 and 9 conduct Candidate to within one step of 6 and directly in

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front of him. When 6 stops Candidate, then both 8 and 9 take one step back to West Work Line. During reception 9

changes rod, right about and quietly closes Preparation Room Door, right about and takes his position beside 8 6 C

and both remain facing east. References Page 14 - Article 3 Page 16 - Article 16 Page 18 - Article 11 Page 20 - Article 10

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First Section

Figure 11

EAST

Notes on Figure 11 4

After 6 receives Candidate, 6 steps to the right of Candidate, maintaining 6

contact, faces east and takes

Ch Candidate’s right hand with his own left, by interlocking fingers. As 6 and Candidate advance east, 8 and 9 right f ace an d ret ur n t o th eir p lac es in 8

single file, by movements indicated, seat themselves at the same time and

SOUTH

NORTH

put rods away. 6 with Candidate twice

about the Altar to 3 in the South. The 6

Candidate makes the straight lines

and right angles, 6 accommodating himself to these movements. Candidate is conducted due east from point of reception to East Work Line, C

then to South Work Line. As they pass 9

the South the first time, 3 gives 1 K 7 and Scriptural recitation commences,

“Thus he shewed me. . .” (The gavel

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accompanying Scripture recitation.) Then to West Work Line, as they pass the West, 2 gives 1 K. Then to North Work Line to East Work Line. As they pass the East, 1 gives 1 K. As they pass the South the second time, 3 gives 2 K. As they pass the West, 2 gives 2 K. As they pass the East, 1 gives 2 K. As they reach the South the third time, the recitation ends. The Candidate is brought exactly in front of 3's pedestal. 6 drops Candidate's hand, sidesteps and gives alarm. References Page 11 - Article 6 Page 11 - Article 8

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Figure 12

EAST

Notes on Figure 12 4

When 6 becomes motionless, 3 rises and says, “Who c-s h-e?” with 6 6

answering, “A B-r who has b-n re-y

Ch in-i-d. . .” 3 then says, “Gi-e me the C

P-s,” 6 changes rod, goes up west side of pedestal and gives 3 the Pass of a F C. 3 waits until 6 returns to the 8

floor, right about, changes rod and becomes motionless. 3 then says,

SOUTH

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“Co-t the B-r to the S W. . .” 6 WAITS

u n t il 3 i s s ea t ed , th e n s id es t ep s , 6

retakes Candidate by interlocking

finger grip, then to West and East in same manner as indicated. References Page 11 - Article 6 Page 14 - Article 4 Page 14 - Article 5 Page 17 - Article 2 Page 17 - Article 5 Page 17 - Article 6 Page 18 - Article 7

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Figure 13

EAST

Notes on Figure 13 4

6 and Candidate to 2 to be instructed how to approach East. On arriving at 6

West on West Deacons Line, 6 drops

Ch C an d i d a t e ' s h a n d , s id es t e p s a n d C

communicates order to 2. After 2 is seated, 6 sidesteps and retakes Candidate by interlocking finger grip,

pivots on Candidate, instructs Candidate with the variation of 2 steps

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and position, drops Candidate's hand,

sidesteps and reports. On being C ordered to place Candidate in due

form, 6 sidesteps and retakes Candidate by interlocking finger grip, conducts Candidate to Altar, stopping

on West Altar Line. 6 retains

in t e rl o c k in g g ri p an d p u t s r o d i n holder. 6 then releases grip, places 7 Candidate’s hands on Altar and places

Candidate in due form, sidesteps,

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Figure 14

EAST

Notes on Figure 14 4

1 gives 3 K, Lodge called up. The two Obligation Lines are formed facing 6

each other. Brethren fill up space

Ch between East and Altar before filling 4

between Altar and West. Movements of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and Brethren. 1 These movements (other than 6) are 8

done at the same time. During Obligation 1 is halfway between East 8 3

and West. When 3 who is directly in

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and Altar. 2 is halfway between Altar

9 C

front of his pedestal, flanked by 8 and 9

9 join the south line, 8 and 9 sidestep to 3 -- 4 at extreme east of north line –

5 at extreme east of south line. 7 with rod stands near his place by the door, but in line with the south line of Brethren and faces north. After 7 Obligation and after 1 says: “My Br-n:

as-t me in br-g our B-r to l-t,” LIGHTS

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ARE DIMMED. 1 right about, goes to East Work Line, righ t ab out, from Preparation Room

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which point he commences: “In the beginning. . .”, and brings Candidate to light. References Page 12 - Article 2 Page 12 - Article 3 Page 14 - Article 1 Page 15 - Article 11 Page 16 - Article 17

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Figure 15

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Notes on Figure 15 4

1 goes to Altar then instructs Candidate relative to Great Lights, 6

then right about to East Work Line,

Ch again right abou t an d faces west. LIGHTS ON. 1 approaches Candidate, stops at Obligation position, instructs 1 in Due-g-d and S-n and gives Due-g-d 8

a n d S - n t o C a n d id at e , r e la t iv e t o entering or retiring from Lodge. 1 8 3

of the co-e of my br-y l-e. . .”, goes to

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1 again advances with the words: “In t-n

9 C

Altar, instructs in “P-s, T-n of the P-s, 9

G-p and W-d of a F C.” 1 orders Candidate to rise. When Candidate has

risen, 1 drops Candidate's hand, steps back one step and orders Candidate to “Sa-e the W-s as a F C.” At the same time that 1 steps back, 6 sidesteps and 7 takes Candidate’s right arm by loose

upper arm grip or any other manner to

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prevent Candidate from saluting prematurely at Altar. 1 right about to Preparation Room

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station, seats himself, then the lodge. Additional Notes 8 and 9 will sidestep away from 3, all right about and return to their places, right about, seat themselves at the same time with 3 and put rods away. References Page 10 - Article 1 Page 10 - Article 2 Page 10 - Article 3 Page 12 - Article 3 Page 14 - Article 1

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Figure 16

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Notes on Figure 16 4

6 takes Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right arm by loose upper arm grip, Candidate and 6 step 6

back, 6 pivots on Candidate, takes

Ch Candidate north to North Deacons Line, east to East Work Line, south to South Work Line, then to center of 3's pedestal and sidesteps. When 6 8

becomes motionless, 3 rises. Candidate gives the required Due-g-d

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and S-n. After 3 is seated, 6 sidesteps,

retakes Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right arm by loose 6

upper arm grip, then to 2 on West C

Deacons Line to give the required

Due-g-d and S-n in the same manner. In saluting Wardens, only the 6

Candidate and Wardens exchange

Due-g-d and S-n. References Page 17 - Article 3 Page 17 - Article 6 Page 18 - Article 7

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Figure 17

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Notes on Figure 17 4

After 2 is seated, 6 sidesteps, retakes Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right arm by loose upper 6

arm grip, pivots on Candidate and

Ch conducts Candidate to Altar stopping on West Altar Line as indicated, sidesteps and reports to 1.

References Page 17 - Article 3 Page 18 - Article 8 Page 18 - Article 12

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Figure 18

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Notes on Figure 18 4

After 6 reports to 1, 1 says, “B-r S D: re-t the B-r to the S W in the W-t. . .” 6 6

sidesteps, retakes Candidate’s right

Ch arm by loose upper arm grip, 6 and Ca n di d at e s t ep b ac k, 6 p iv o ts o n Candidate and conducts Candidate to 2 stopping on West Deacons Line, 8

sidesteps and communicates order to 2. 2 then exits on south side of

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pedestal, m oves to floor, teaches Candidate to wear Apron, turns left,

6 then returns on north side of pedestal

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and is seated. References Page 10 - Article 2 Page 17 - Article 3 Page 18 - Article 8 Page 24 - Article 13

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Figure 19

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Notes on Figure 19 4

After 2 is seated, 6 sidesteps, retakes Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right arm by loose upper 6

arm grip, pivots on Candidate and

Ch conducts Candidate to Altar stopping on West Altar Line as indicated, sidesteps and reports to 1.

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Figure 20

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Notes on Figure 20 4

1 says: “B-r S D: co-t the B-r to my r-t h-d.” 6 sidesteps, retakes Candidate’s 6

right arm by loose upper arm grip, 6

Ch and Candidate step back, 6 pivots on 6

C Candidate, conducts Candidate to North Deacons Line, to East Work Line, to the position of "Right Hand"

which is one step north of a point directly in front of 1, 6 sidesteps. 6 is

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one step south of this same point. After 1 says, “I w-l now pr-t you w-h

6 the W-g T-s of a F C and w-l t-h you t-r C

u-s,” 6 goes up the south side of 1's pedestal. Tools are handed collectively from 1 to 6. 6 returns to side of Candidate, right about and hands Tools separately to Candidate as 1 n am es th em . Af ter T o ols are 7 returned to 1 and 6 has returned to

side of Candidate, right about, 1 then

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says, “You w-l now be re-d. . .” References Page 12 - Article 6 Page 17 - Article 3 Page 18 - Article 7 Page 18 - Article 10 Page 19 - Article 1 Page 24 - Article 14

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Figure 21

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Notes on Figure 21 4

6 sidesteps, retakes Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right a rm b y lo o s e u p p er ar m g r ip a n d 6

conducts Candidate to Altar by lines

Ch indicated. To Preparation Room to C

reinvest: 9 goes due north from his place on Stewardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Line, right face and steps to West Altar Line as indicated.

8 goes due north from his place on East Altar Line to South Altar Line,

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then goes west to 6's position. 6 steps back, 8 right about, 6 left faces and

9 C

goes to his place by the lines

indicated. AFTER 6 is seated, 9, Candidate and 8 give the required Due-g-d and S-n, then left face and in single file go to Preparation Room. References Page 14 - Article 1 Page 16 - Article 18 Page 17 - Article 3 Page 20 - Article 9 Page 21 - Article 17

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Figure 22

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Notes on Figure 22 4

LODGE ARRANGEMENT PILLARS: In Second Section of Second Degree,

pillars are placed on the West

Deacons Line with Terrestrial Sphere o n n or th and Celest ia l S ph ere o n south, but spaced about 4 feet apart or far enough for 6 and Candidate to

pass comfortably between. 3 SOUTH

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FLOOR CHARTS Floor charts should be laid so angle or la nd i n g b et w een 5 a nd 7 s te p s is directly north of Altar. ADDITIONAL NOTES From the time the Candidate is conducted from just inside the Preparation Room Door to the time the Candidate is seated for the Lecture in Figure 31, Candidate is conducted by a right loose upper arm grip as indicated.

In all cases, when 6 and Candidate are facing up or down stairs, they are SIDE BY SIDE. To turn about while on the winding stairs, 6 and Candidate ALWAYS turn TOWARD each other.

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6 DOES NOT use rod to point when explaining floor figures. Reference Page 13 - Article 7

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Figure 23

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Notes on Figure 23 4

Af t e r r e- i n ve st i n g , 8 o p e n s d o o r . Positions: Candidate, 8 and 9 form 6

triangle just inside Preparation Room.

Ch Candidate on point, just inside doorway, 9 to left of Candidate, 8 to right o f Can didate, b oth one step behind Candidate with rods on right 8

shoulder. 6's line to Preparation Room Do o r is o n Ea st Deaco n s L in e, t o

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South Deacons Line, to West Altar Line, then to center of Preparation Room Door, stopping just inside door

as indicated. 6 then says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My B-r: you w-e in-d by the W M. . .â&#x20AC;? References Page 14 - Article 1 Page 16 - Article 16 Page 21 - Article 15

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Figure 24

EAST

Notes on Figure 24 4

After the words: “I-n pur-e of his or-s . . .” 6 reach es ou t and cond ucts 6

Candidate just inside doorway.

Ch Candidate facing south and 6 facing north. 8 and 9 line up in single file in Preparation Room, 8 in front with rods on right shoulders. 8

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7 C

6 8 9

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Figure 25

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Notes on Figure 25 4

At the words: “In co-g you i-o a p-e. . .” 6 and Candidate are walking to Pillars. 6

STOP, 6 gives description of Pillars.

Ch After description and at words, “Pa-g the Pi-s. . .” 6 and Candidate pass through the Pillars. 8 and 9 enter, 9 quietly closing the door, and return to 8

their places in single file by movements indicated, seat themselves

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at the same time and put rods away. 6 and Candidate proceed to Wi-g S-s. After 6 says, “The n-r t-e al-s to the f-t

t-e d-s of M-y,” 6 and Candidate

9 6

proceed up the 3 steps. At the top, C

turn in toward each other and face down the 3 steps, 6 continuing, “and

6 C

to the t-e pr-l of-s of the L-e: the W M, S and J W-s.” 7 References Page 14 - Article 1 Page 17 - Article 3 Page 18 - Article 13 Page 21 - Article 15

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Figure 26

EAST

Notes on Figure 26 4

After explaining the 3 steps, 6 and Candidate turn out toward each other, 6

6 conducts Candidate to face up the 5

Ch steps and pauses. 6 then says, “The n-r f-e al-s to the F-e Or-s in Ar-e.” 6 explains to Candidate, “Of Order in Architecture” and “Of Its Antiquity.” 8

After the words, “The Five Orders are thus classed,” 6 and Candidate

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NORTH

proceed up the 5 steps with 6 naming

the Orders AT EACH STEP. At the top

of the 5 steps, 6 and Candidate turn in 9

toward each other and face down the 5 C 6

steps. 6 explains to Candidate, “Of The Invention Of Order In Architecture” and “The Five Senses Of

Human Nature.” References Page 17 - Article 3 Page 18 - Article 13

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Figure 27

EAST

Notes on Figure 27 4

After explaining the 5 steps, 6 and Candidate turn out toward each other, 6

6 conducts Candidate to face up the 7

Ch steps and pauses. 6 says, “The n-r s-n al-s to “THE SEVEN LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES.” 6 and Candidate C proceed up the 7 steps with 6 naming 6

t he Li be ral Ar ts a nd S cien ce s AT EACH STEP. At the top of the 7 steps,

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6 and Candidate turn in toward each

o t h e r an d f ac e d o w n t h e s t ep s . 6

explains to Candidate, “Geometry,” 9

“Of The Advantages Of Geometry” and “Music.” After explaining the 7 steps, 6 and Candidate turn out toward each other, face south and pause.

Optional Music 1. After 6 says, “. . . and excites us to war,” the “Marseillaise Hymn” may be played, Lodge is NOT called up.

7 2

2. After 6 says, “. . . that plaintive strain, “Home, Sweet Home”, the tune ”Home Sweet Home” may be played, Lodge is NOT called up.

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3. After 6 says, “. . . hymns of gratitude to the Creator of the Universe,” the “Old Hundred Hymn” may be played, Lodge IS called up and ALL unite in singing.” After hymn, 1 seats himself, then the Lodge.

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Figure 28

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Notes on Figure 28 4

As 6 says, “Pa-g the S-s. . .” 6 con du cts Cand idate du e so uth to 6

South Work Line as indicated to Outer

Ch Door and 3. 6 sidesteps, pauses, then gives 3 K. When 6 becomes motionless, 3 rises and says, “Who c-s

h-e?” with 6 answering, “A F C on his 6

way. . .” 3 then says, “F-m w-e or-d the W-d?” 6 CONTINUES to face 3 and

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answers, “In co-e of a qu-l be-n Je-h

. . .” When 3 says, “Gi-e me a T-n,” 6 6

changes rod, goes up west side of

pedestal and gives 3 a T-n (P-s G-p of a F C). 3 waits until 6 returns to the floor, right about, changes rod and becomes motionless. 3 then says,

“The P-s and T-n of the P-s are r-t. . .” References Page 14 - Article 2 Page 14 - Article 3 Page 14 - Article 4 Page 14 - Article 5 Page 17 - Article 3 Page 17 - Article 6 Page 18 - Article 7 Page 19 - Article 1

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Figure 29

EAST

Notes on Figure 29 4

After 3 is seated, 6 sidesteps, retakes Candidate’s right arm by loose upper 6

arm grip and conducts Candidate on

Ch South Work Line to West Deacons Line as indicated to Inner Door and 2. 6 sidesteps, pauses, then gives 3 K. When 6 becomes motionless, 2 rises 8

and says, “Who c-s h-e?” with 6 answering, “A F C on his way. . .” C

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When 2 says, “Gi-e me the G-p,” 6 changes rod, goes up north side of

pedestal and gives 2 the Grip (Tr-e G-p

of a F C). 2 waits until 6 returns to the floor, right about, changes rod and becomes motionless. 2 then says, “The G-p and W-d are r-t. . .” After 2 is

seated, 6 sidesteps, retakes Candidate’s right arm by loose upper 7 arm grip, pivots on Candidate and

conducts Candidate to Altar stopping

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on West Altar Line as indicated. References Page 14 - Article 2 Page 14 - Article 3 Page 14 - Article 4 Page 14 - Article 5 Page 17 - Article 3 Page 17 - Article 6 Page 18 - Article 7 Page 18 - Article 8 Page 19 - Article 1

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Figure 30

EAST

Notes on Figure 30 4

When 6 and Candidate reach Altar, 6 sidesteps, pauses, then gives 3 K. 6

When 6 becomes motionless, 1 says,

Ch “Who c-s h-e?” with 6 answering, “A F C de-g to re-e his w-s.” 1 continues with the “G” Lecture. 5 will stand when addressed by 1. After order, 5 will seat 8

him self and record name. When 1 says, “The l-r G fu-r al-s. . .” 1 gives

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3 K and calls up the Lodge. 1 uncovers WHEN he says, “w-h re-ce. . .” 1

reco vers an d delivers the Charge 9

while all are standing. Anyone other than 1 giving the Charge stands west of 6's chair facing the Candidate. After Charg e, 1 seat s h im self , t hen the

Lodge. References Page 9 - Article 3 Page 11 - Article 7 Page 13 - Article 9 Page 14 - Article 4 Page 14 - Article 5 Page 17 - Article 3 Page 17 - Article 6

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Figure 31

EAST

Notes on Figure 31 4

After 1 says, “B-r S D: co-t the B-r to the E-t.” 6 sidesteps, retakes 6

Candidate’s right arm by loose upper

C arm grip, 6 and Candidate

6 C

step back, 6 pivots on Candidate,

conducts Candidate to North Deacons Line, to East Work Line, to the position 8

of “East” which is directly west of 1's pedestal standing on East Work Line,

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6 sidesteps. After 1 says, “You w-I now be s-d and re-e the Le-e,” 6

6 sidesteps, retakes Candidate’s right C

arm by loose upper arm grip, pivots back with Candidate and conducts Candidate due south on East Work Line, just before reaching Candidate's

chair, will conduct Candidate east to East Deacons Line, seats the 7 Can didate in ch air, returns to his

place by the most direct route, seats

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himself and puts rod away. The Candidate's chair is as far north of Preparation Room

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south Brethren as 6's chair is south of north Brethren. References Page 13 - Article 8 Page 14 - Article 1 Page 17 - Article 3 Page 18 - Article 7

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Notes on Figure 1 4

1 gives 1 K and says, “B-r S W:” 2 rises and 1 then continues, “are all pr-t 6

M M-s?” 2 gives 1 K and says: “Br-s

Ch S and J D-n: . . .” 6 and 7 rise with rods and take positions indicated, about 4 feet apart, both facing west, 2 then continues, “are all pr-t M M-s?” 8

If Deacons can vouch, they face each other. 7 reports to 6, “B-r S D: all are

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M M-s in the S-h.” Both face the West and 6 reports to 2, “B-r S W: we are all M M-s.” Then M M Figure 3.

Additional Notes On Resuming Labor on M M Degree, 2 MAY report to 1 without calling on 6 and 7, but ALWAYS calls on them in opening on M M Degree.

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Figure 2 EAST

Notes on Figure 2 4

If Deacon s canno t vouch, 6 and 7 advance to West Work Line, 6 turns 6

right, 7 turns left and proceed to North

Ch and South Work Lines as indicated. 6 and 7 keep directly across from each other. When a Deacon reaches a Brother for whom he cannot vouch, he 8

stops directly in front of and faces Brother, gives 1 K on floor with rod,

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puts rod back on shoulder, the Brother rises, Deacon faces the West and 2 says, “Can any one v-h. . .” As soon as

7 9

vouched for, the Brother is seated and the Deacons proceed. The movement at east is right about. 6 and 7 on again reaching position indicated west of the Altar face each other. 7 reports to 6, “B-r S D: all are M M-s in the S-h.” Both 7 face the West, 6 reports to 2, “B-r S W:

we are all M M-s.”

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Notes on Figure 3 4

After 6 has reported to 2, “B-r S W: we are all M M-s.” 2 then says, “Are you in 6

p o - n o f t h e P - s . . .” 6 a n d 7 b o t h

Ch change rods and advance to West 6

Work Line. 7 communicates to 2, turns

left, steps down to floor, right about. Then 6 to 2, turns right, steps down to 8

floor, right about. Both will stand fast on West Work Line until 2 says, “Co-t

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t-m by the way of the N-h. . .” 6 turns right, 7 turns left and proceed to North and South Work Lines as indicated. 6

7 9

communicates to 6 and faces west. 6

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beside 7 and faces west. The Pass and Token of the Pass are ALWAYS collect ed in o penin g o n t he Th ird Degree. References Page 14 - Article 2 Page 15 - Article 13 Page 19 - Article 2 Page 19 - Article 3

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Figure 4 EAST

Notes on Figure 4 4

2 gives 1 K and both Deacons change rods. When 6 reaches his place, he 6

remains standing until 7 reaches his

Ch place and faces east. Both seat 6

themselves at the same time and put

rods away, 1 will then commence, â&#x20AC;&#x153;B-r S W: the P-s has. . .â&#x20AC;? 8

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Figure 5 EAST

Notes on Figure 5 4

7 to door and back to place in tyling, etc. 6 starts to attend to Great Lights 6

in Opening, Closing. 8 starts to attend

Ch to three burning tapers at same time as 6 starts to attend to Great Lights. 6's line to Altar is on the East Deacons Line to South Deacons Line to West 8

Altar Line as indicated. 8's line to Altar is on the East Altar Line to South

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Deacons Line to West Altar Line to North Altar Line as indicated. 6 puts rod in holder, then opens Bible to

RECOMMENDED Scripture (12th Chapter Ecclesiastes), placing Square and Compasses in proper form on south page. 6 retakes rod. 7 holds his report until 6 and 8 get back to their places. After 7 reports, 1 gives 1 K. 6, 7 7 and 8 are seated at the same time

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Figure 6

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Notes on Figure 6 4

1 gives 1 K and says, “B-r J D:” 7 rises with rod and 1 then continues, 6

“as-n w-t w-k is in w-g.” 7 steps to

Ch door, gives alarm by 3 K, 10 returns alarm, 7 opens door, inquires of 10, 7 closes door, gives 3 K, 10 returns 3 K, 7 right about, back to his place and 8

reports. Movement of 5, 8 and 9, to Preparation Room, to collect fee and

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prepare Candidate. 9 goes due north from his place on Steward’s Line, right

face and steps to West Altar Line as

5 9

2 5 8 9

required Due-g-d and S-n and retire in following order; 9, 8 and 5.

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Figure 7

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Notes on Figure 7 4

Candidate enters Preparation Room to be prepared by 8 and 9. After 6

collecting fee from Candidate, 5 enters

Ch Lodge Room and closes door. 5 proceeds due east to West Altar Line, t hen so u th to Alta r an d g ives t he required Due-g-d and S-n, DOES NOT 8

report, then proceeds by West Altar Line, to South Work Line, to his place

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and seated as indicated. Reference Page 20 - Article 8

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Figure 8

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Notes on Figure 8 4

6 to Preparation Room Door to attend the alarm. 6's line to Altar is on the 6

East Deacon’s Line to South Deacons

Ch Line to West Altar Line, then to center of Preparation Room Door and answers alarm by giving 3 K, opens door, steps back about 4 feet and asks 8

questions. After 6 says, “Gi-e me the P-s,” 6 stands still, and both 6 and 8

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change rods. 8 comes in, gives Pass and Token to 6. 8 right about, back to Preparation Room, right about, faces

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6 7

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Figure 9

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Notes on Figure 9 4

6 to Preparation Room Door, opens it, right about and walks back to a 6

position 1 step east of the West Work

Ch Line (West Deacons Line) right about and directs Candidate to enter. Reference Page 20 - Article 10 8

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6 9

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Figure 10

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Notes on Figure 10 4

As 8 and 9 enter with Candidate between them. 6 takes one additional 6

step back toward the east. 8 on right

Ch of Candidate, holding Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right arm by loose upper arm grip, 9 on left of Candidate, holding Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left arm by loose upper 8

arm grip. 8 and 9 conduct Candidate to within one step of 6 and directly in

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front of him. When 6 stops Candidate, then both 8 and 9 take one step back to West Work Line. During reception 9

changes rod, right about and quietly closes Preparation Room Door, right about and takes his position beside 8 6 C

and both remain facing east. References Page 14 - Article 3 Page 16 - Article 16 Page 18 - Article 11 Page 20 - Article 10

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Figure 11

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Notes on Figure 11 4

After 6 receives Candidate, 6 steps to

the right of Candidate, maintaining contact, faces east and takes

Candidate’s right hand with his own

left, by interlocking fingers. As 6 and Candidate advance east, 8 and 9 right f ace an d ret ur n t o th eir p lac es in single file, by movements indicated, seat themselves at the same time and

put rods away. 6 with Candidate thrice about the Altar to 3 in the South. The 3

NORTH

SOUTH

Candidate makes the straight lines and right angles, 6 accommodating

himself to these movements. Candidate is conducted due east from

point of reception to East Work Line, then to South Work Line. As they pass the South the first time, 3 gives 1 K and Scriptural recitation commences, C

“Remember now. . .” (The gavel knocks start when Candidate passes

6 8

in front of pedestals, followed with

accompanying Scripture recitation.)

Then to West Work Line, as they pass

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the West, 2 gives 1 K. Then to North Work Line to East Work Line. As they Preparation Room

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pass the South the second time, 3 gives 2 K. As they pass the West, 2 gives 2 K. As they pass the East, 1 gives 2 K. As they pass the South the third time, 3 gives 3 K. As they pass the West, 2 gives 3 K. As they pass the East, 1 gives 3 K. As they reach the South the fourth time, the recitation ends. The Candidate is brought exactly in front of 3's pedestal. 6 drops Candidate’s hand, sidesteps and gives alarm. References Page 11 - Article 6 Page 11 - Article 8

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Figure 12

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Notes on Figure 12 4

When 6 becomes motionless, 3 rises and says, “Who c-s h-e?” with 6 6

answering, “A B-r who has b-n re-y

Ch in-i-d. . .” 3 then says, “Gi-e me the C

P-s,” 6 changes rod, goes up west side of pedestal and gives 3 the Pass of a M M. 3 waits until 6 returns to the 8

floor, right about, changes rod and becomes motionless. 3 then says,

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“Co-t the B-r to the S W. . .” 6 WAITS

u n t il 3 i s s ea t ed , th e n s id es t ep s , 6

retakes Candidate by interlocking

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Notes on Figure 13 4

6 and Candidate to 2 to be instructed how to approach East. On arriving at 6

West on West Deacons Line, 6 drops

Ch C an d i d a t e ' s h a n d , s id es t e p s a n d C

communicates order to 2. After 2 is seated, 6 sidesteps and retakes Candidate by interlocking finger grip,

pivots on Candidate, instructs Candidate with the variation of 3 steps

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and position, drops Candidate's hand,

sidesteps and reports. On being C ordered to place Candidate in due

form, 6 sidesteps and retakes Candidate by interlocking finger grip, conducts Candidate to Altar, stopping

on West Altar Line. 6 retains

in t e rl o c k in g g ri p an d p u t s r o d i n holder. 6 then releases grip, places 7 Candidate’s hands on Altar and places

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Figure 14

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Notes on Figure 14 4

1 gives 3 K, Lodge called up. The two Obligation Lines are formed facing 6

each other. Brethren fill up space

Ch between East and Altar before filling 4

between Altar and West. Movements of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and Brethren. 1 These movements (other than 6) are 8

done at the same time. During Obligation 1 is halfway between East 8 3

and West. When 3 who is directly in

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and Altar. 2 is halfway between Altar

9 C

front of his pedestal, flanked by 8 and 9

9 join the south line, 8 and 9 sidestep to 3 -- 4 at extreme east of north line –

5 at extreme east of south line. 7 with rod stands near his place by the door, but in line with the south line of Brethren and faces north. After 7 Obligation and after 1 says: “My Br-n:

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Figure 15

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Notes on Figure 15 4

1 goes to Altar then instructs Candidate relative to Great Lights, 6

then right about to East Work Line,

Ch again right abou t an d faces west. LIGHTS ON. 1 approaches Candidate, stops at Obligation position, instructs 1 in Due-g-d and S-n and gives Due-g-d 8

a n d S - n t o C a n d id at e , r e la t iv e t o entering or retiring from Lodge. 1 8 3

of the fu-r co-e of my br-y l-e. . .”,

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1 again advances with the words: “In t-n

9 C

goes to Altar, instructs in “P-s and T-n 9

of the P-s of a M M.” 1 orders Candidate to rise. When Candidate has

risen, 1 drops Candidate's hand, steps back one step and orders Candidate to “Sa-e the W-s as a M M.” At the same time that 1 steps back, 6 sidesteps and 7 takes Candidate’s right arm by loose

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station, seats himself, then the Lodge. Additional Notes 8 and 9 will sidestep away from 3, all right about and return to their places, right about, seat themselves at the same time with 3 and put rods away. References Page 10 - Article 1 Page 10 - Article 2 Page 10 - Article 3 Page 12 - Article 3 Page 14 - Article 1

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Figure 16

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Notes on Figure 16 4

6 takes Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right arm by loose upper arm grip, Candidate and 6 step 6

back, 6 pivots on Candidate, takes

Ch Candidate north to North Deacons Line, east to East Work Line, south to South Work Line, then to center of 3's pedestal and sidesteps. When 6 8

becomes motionless, 3 rises. Candidate gives the required Due-g-d

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and S-n. After 3 is seated, 6 sidesteps,

retakes Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right arm by loose 6

upper arm grip, then to 2 on West C

Deacons Line to give the required

Due-g-d and S-n in the same manner. In saluting Wardens, only the 6

Candidate and Wardens exchange

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Figure 17

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Notes on Figure 17 4

After 2 is seated, 6 sidesteps, retakes Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right arm by loose upper 6

arm grip, pivots on Candidate and

Ch conducts Candidate to Altar stopping on West Altar Line as indicated, sidesteps and reports to 1. References Page 17 - Article 3 Page 18 - Article 8 Page 18 - Article 12

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Figure 18

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Notes on Figure 18 4

After 6 reports to 1, 1 says, “B-r S D: re-t the B-r to the S W in the W-t. . .” 6 6

sidesteps, retakes Candidate’s right

Ch arm by loose upper arm grip, 6 and Ca n di d at e s t ep b ac k, 6 p iv o ts o n Candidate and conducts Candidate to 2 stopping on West Deacons Line, 8

sidesteps and communicates order to 2. 2 then exits on south side of

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pedestal, m oves to floor, teaches Candidate to wear Apron, turns left,

6 then returns on north side of pedestal

C 9

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Figure 19

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Notes on Figure 19 4

After 2 is seated, 6 sidesteps, retakes Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right arm by loose upper 6

arm grip, pivots on Candidate and

Ch conducts Candidate to Altar stopping on West Altar Line as indicated, sidesteps and reports to 1. References Page 17 - Article 3 Page 18 - Article 8 Page 18 - Article 12

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Figure 20

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Notes on Figure 20 4

1 says: “B-r S D: co-t the B-r to my r-t h-d.” 6 sidesteps, retakes Candidate’s 6

right arm by loose upper arm grip, 6

Ch and Candidate step back, 6 pivots on 6

C Candidate, conducts Candidate to North Deacons Line, to East Work Line, to the position of "Right Hand"

which is one step north of a point directly in front of 1, 6 sidesteps. 6 is

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one step south of this same point. After 1 says, “I w-l now pr-t you w-h

6 the W-g T-s of a M M and w-l t-h you t-r C

u-s,” 6 goes up the south side of 1's pedestal. Tool is handed from 1 to 6. 6 returns to side of Candidate, right about and hands Tool to Candidate as 1 names it. After Tool is returned to 1 and 6 has returned to side of 7 Candidate, right about, 1 then says,

“You w-l now be re-d. . .”

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Figure 21

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Notes on Figure 21 4

6 sidesteps, retakes Candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right a rm b y lo o s e u p p er ar m g r ip a n d 6

conducts Candidate to Altar by lines

Ch indicated. To Preparation Room to C

reinvest: 9 goes due north from his place on Stewardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Line, right face and steps to West Altar Line as indicated.

8 goes due north from his place on East Altar Line to South Altar Line,

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then goes west to 6's position. 6 steps back, 8 right about, 6 left faces and

9 C

goes to his place by the lines

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Figure 22

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Notes on Figure 22 4

After reinvesting, 8, Candidate and 9 in single file return to Lodge Room with 8 6

in advance, 9 closes door. 8,

Ch Candidate and 9 proceed due east to West Altar Line, then south to Altar and give the required Due-g-d and S-n. When 1 returns Due-g and S-n, 6 rises 8

WITHOUT ROD and goes due south from his place on East Deacons Line

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to So uth Alt ar Lin e, t hen west o n South Altar Line to 8's position. Both 8

6 C

and 9 step back to Steward’s Line, 6 9

right about, 8 and 9 right face and proceed to their places, seat themselves at the same time and put rods away. Additional Notes NO RODS are used at ANY TIME in Second Section, except by 8 and 9 when bringing Candidate into Lodge Room.

7 2 8 C 9

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Figure 23

EAST

Notes on Figure 23 4

1 then says, “B-r S D: co-t our n-y ad-d B-r to the E-t.” 6 sidesteps and 6

retakes Candidate’s right arm by loose

Ch upper arm grip, 6 and Candidate step 6

back, 6 pivots on Candidate, conducts Candidate to North Deacons Line, to East Work Line, to the position of

“East” which is directly west of 1's pedestal standing on East Work Line,

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6 sidesteps. Reference Page 18 - Article 7

6 C

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Figure 24

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Notes on Figure 24 4

1 then says, “Go t-n, my B-r, and may the bl-g of God at-d you.” 6 sidesteps, 6

retakes Candidate’s right arm by loose

Ch upper arm grip, conducts Candidate C

SLOWLY to Altar by lines indicated for prayer. 6 places Candidate in due form and sidesteps. 1 gives 3 K, Lodge is

called up.

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NORTH

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Figure 25

EAST

Notes on Figure 25 4

After Candidate concludes prayer and rises, 1 gives 1 K, Lodge is seated with 6

following exceptions: 3 vacates his

Ch st atio n by w ay o f t h e wes t an d is 13

seated with the Brethren and does not again occupy his station until 1 returns to his station at the end of the

Seco n d S ectio n, F igu re 50. T he 3 Ruffians take their places as indicated, C

SOUTH

NORTH

but NOTHING is moved until Figure 26.

6 steps around to the north of C

Candidate, turns Candidate to face 9

north, places both hands on Candidate’s shoulders and commences, “My B-r: he-e you h-e . . .” After words: “. . . as you w-l now

do. ”, 6 steps to the left of Candidate, takes Candidate’s left arm by loose 7 upp er arm grip and proceeds in a

circular route between the Altar and

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Figure 26

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Notes on Figure 26 4

11 stops Candidate directly in front of 3's pedestal and then says, “G M H, I am g-d to m-t. . .” Third demand, 11

13 Ch 8

stops Candidate directly in front of 3's pedestal and then says, “G M H, for

the t-d and l-t t-e. . .” After 6 says, “Cr-n, I can not and I. . .” 11 stops 8

C an d id at e d ir e c t ly i n f r o n t o f 3' s pedestal and gives blow, then steps to

pass. 6 then says, “He t-n f-d and at-d

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the north to allow 6 and Candidate to

. . .” 11 goes at once to canvas, 9

assistin g 13 to arran ge same and takes his place at southwest corner. As soon as 6 and Candidate proceed west, 8 and 9 remove Altar, Great

12 C

L ig h t s a n d t h r e e b u r n i n g t a p e r s ,

placing them on the north side of 7 Lodge, out of the way and at once go

to canvas, 8 to northeast corner, 9 to

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southeast corner. Additional Notes On all three demands, Candidate is st o p p ed d ir ect ly IN F RO NT o f 3 's pedestal.

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Figure 27

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Notes on Figure 27 4

12 stops Candidate directly in front of 2's pedestal and then says, “G M H, 6

m - t o f t h e C r - t a r e w - g . . .” T h i r d

13 Ch 8

demand, 12 stops Candidate directly in front of 2's pedestal and then says,

“G M H, I ag-n, and for the l-t t-e. . .” After 6 says, “My l-e you can h-e;. . .” 8

12 stops Candidate directly in front of 2's pedestal and gives blow, then

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steps to the east to allow 6 and Candidate to pass. 6 then says, “He t-n f-d and at-d. . .” 12 then follows after,

going at once to northwest corner of canvas. As soon as 13 is reached, 6 drops grip on Candidate and steps one step northeast out of the way as

C 12

indicated. Candidate stands on east

end of canvas, with both feet half-on 7 and half-off the east edge of canvas.

AT 2ND DEMAND, 8, 9, 11 and 12 take

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12 holding same taut, as high or higher than Candidate’s head, but not more than 1 1/2 feet from it. AT BLOW, 8 and 9 will raise the canvas slightly and swing to the east, thus throwing Candidate off his balance. Additional Notes On all three demands, Candidate is stopped directly IN FRONT of 2's pedestal. References Page 18 - Article 14 Page 24 - Article 16

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Figure 28

EAST

Notes on Figure 28 4

After blow, 8 and 9 step west toward center of canvas, 6 and 13 take their places, 6 at northeast corner, 13 at Ch 13

southeast corner.

8 12

9 11

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Figure 29

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Notes on Figure 29 4

After 13's words: “. . . and b-y it in the ru-h of the T-e.” --- all lift canvas, turn it 1/4 turn clockwise --- making no

12 8

advance movement toward the south, set canvas down, then cover

Candidate. All retire by movement

11 9 13

indicated, toward the west, stopping 8

just before reaching the West Work Line as indicated, await low twelve,

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then right about and return to canvas facing north. As soon as all are stopped and 11 says: “T-s is the h-r.”,

all turn at the same time to face the canvas. References Page 19 - Article 2 Page 21 - Article 16 Page 26 - Article 27

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Figure 30

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Notes on Figure 30 4

Movement to brow of hill: On reaching position indicated, raise canvas as high as possible and lower by 3

12 8

distinct movements without rebound. As soon as canvas rests on floor and

is folded over Candidate, 6 and 8 go

11 9 13

north to side of Lodge Room and 9 8

goes south to side of Lodge Room and seated as indicated.

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Additional Notes Canvas should be placed on Center Line as indicated, but far enough east so that the three Ruffians can pass comfortably between it and the bottom step of 2's station.

6 6 8 8

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13 9 C

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Figure 31

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Notes on Figure 31 4

13 steps around to head of Candidate, as indicated and plants sprig.

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9 9

13 C 11

12 13

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Figure 32

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Notes on Figure 32 4

After 13's says: “Now let us m-e our es-e by way of Jo-a, out of the co-y.” All three (11, 12 and 13) left face Ch and pause. 11 starts around, picks up 13 and they continue on picking up 12. When all are side by side they proceed i n a c i r c u l ar m o t i o n as i n d i c a t e d 8

around Candidate toward 7, stopping about the head of the Candidate. 7

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rises WITHOUT ROD and REMAINS AT HIS PLACE to receive them.

9 9 C

11 13

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Figure 33

EAST

Notes on Figure 33 4

After 13 says, “T-n let us re-n b-k i-o the co-y.”, the wheeling movement is continued toward the right, around Ch the Candidate as indicated. As they get east of the east edge of the canvas, 13 ONLY, with his arms motions up the Brethren for 8

Confusion. In Confusion, ALL are on 11

their feet, (walking around and talking,

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as at Refreshment,) but no stomping

13 12

or shuffling of feet or chairs. K S and S G W are standing during Confusion. 6

9 9

As K S gives 1 K, Confusion instantly ceases. All stand still WHEREVER

C 12 13 11

8 they happen to be. As S G W gives 1 K and says, “Cr-n:” all take their seats except 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9. See Figure 34. References Page 11 - Article 1 Page 25 - Article 18 Page 25 - Article 19

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Figure 34

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Notes on Figure 34 4

11, 12 and 13, take seats on north side

o f L o d g e, n ea r t h e w es t , in o r d er indicated. 6, 7, 8 and 9 gather on the Ch West Work Line in order indicated. Q(7)

Search is made as indicated. 6 asks

(8)

(9)

(8)

the question AS HE STARTS. The 4 question s and answers will be so timed that 6 concludes his answer just

NORTH

rem ain s stan d ing fro m tim e h e is

A (7)

called up in Confusion, until the 12 F C-s knock at door. 9

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Q 6

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Figure 35

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Notes on Figure 35 4

After 6 reports to S G W, S G W gives 1 K, 7 ONLY steps back to West Deacons Line, 6, 8 and 9 right face, go Ch out into Preparation Room, when all are out of the way, 2 reports to 1, “Y-r or-s h-e b-n ob-d, M E K S. . .” 6, 8 and 9 continue into Tyler’s Room, to Lodge 8

Room Door, which 6 quietly opens a little way, to listen for his cue.

3 SOUTH

NORTH

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Figure 36

EAST

Notes on Figure 36 4

After 6, 8 and 9 have passed 7, 7 steps to West Work Line, goes to Tyler’s Room Door as indicated , remaining Ch on the inside. 6 gives 3 K. S G W is 9

seated. 7 opens door without

answering the K. 6 reports to 7, “Tw-e F C-s, c-d in w-e g-s and ap-s, c-e au-e 8

w-h M E K S.” 7 closes door and reports the same to K S. After order

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comes from K S to admit them, 7 opens door and steps into his place behind 6. 9 closes door. They proceed

to the East in single file as indicated. 6 reports in East. When K S addresses

the G Secretary, G Secretary WILL 11 RISE. K S orders him to: “c-l the r-l of

t he wo - n .” Af t er r- l is f in ish ed , G

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Figure 37

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Notes on Figure 37 4

When 6, 7, 8 and 9 divide for pursuit of the Ruffians, all start together. 9 left faces, goes to the north side where he Ch is seat ed and rem ain s t he re un t il

9 R

Figure 41. 6, 7 and 8 right face,

8 8

7 6

proceed to South Work Line, then west in that order. As 6 reaches a point in 8

front of 3's pedestal, he bears off to the north, walking slowly. 7 and 8 will

SOUTH

NORTH

pick up their pace, 7 passing 6 with 8

arriving at 6's side, both maintaining speed and all continue west. 6 and 8

stop on West Work Line, 7 stops one step beyond West Work Line and turns

right about IN FRONT of 8. After 11 exchange, 6 and 8 right face, as 6

steps off, 7 steps in between, they

6 proceed north on West Work Line to

7 7

North and East Work Lines. As 6 turns

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Figure 38

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Notes on Figure 38 4

6, 7 and 8 again go in search, making the movements indicated. As 7 says, “I am w-y. . .”, 7 kneels, while 6 is still Ch going east and before 6 reaches the

9 8

foot of Candidate. 6 stops at foot. At

7's words: “Hold; t-s is st-e.”, 6 and 8 advance toward 7 as indicated. 8

SOUTH

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8 C

11 7 12 13

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Figure 39

EAST

Notes on Figure 39 4

Movement of 6, 7 and 8 toward 11, 12 and 13, then east. 6 takes 11, 7 takes 12 and 8 takes 13. As 6 turns the Ch corner at “R” he reports: “Ti-s f-m the

13 8 12 7 11 6

w-t, M E K S.” At the East, after 6, 7 R and 8 stop, K S says, “R-t t-m.” 6, 7 and 8 left face, turn into line with 11, 8

12 and 13 acting as pivots.

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9 C

11 7

12 13

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Figure 40

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Notes on Figure 40 4

In leaving East: 6, 7 and 8 act as pivots with 11, 12 and 13 on East Deacons Line and form into columns of two. Ch Then movement of 6, 7 and 8, taking

9 13 8 12 7 11 6

11, 12 and 13 without the gates as indicated. ABSOLUTE SILENCE in Tyler’s Room. If 11, 12 and 13 return to

Lodge Room, they quietly return through Tyler’s Room Door.

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9 C

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Figure 41

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Notes on Figure 41 4

6, 7 and 8 go into Preparation Room, then into Lodge Room, 8 closing door. T hey pro ceed t o th e East. Aft er 6 Ch reports to 1 and 1 says: "It is w-l.", 9

9 9

takes his place as indicated.

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9 C

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Figure 42

EAST

Notes on Figure 42 4

Movement of 6, 7, 8 and 9 in search of the body. At the grave, when 6 starts to say, “W-t a di-e ef-a. . .”, all show Ch hands. After 6 says, “. . . ar-s f-m it!”, R

al l d ro p h an d s. 6 se ar ch e s b o d y ,

removes Jewel and all return to East as indicated to report. As 6 turns the 8

corner at "R" he reports, "Ti-s M E K S." At the East, after 6, 7, 8 and

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Figure 43

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Notes on Figure 43 4

After 6 reports and K S takes Jewel, 6 returns to floor, right about and becomes motionless, K S then says, Ch “B-r S G W,” S G W rises. 6 and 7, 8

and 9, backward wheel one-quarter

turn, 6 and 9 acting as pivots, thus bringing 6 and 7, 8 and 9 in two 8

parallel lines facing each other, as indicated. As K S says, “Cr-n:” S G W

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is seated. 6 and 7, 8 and 9 wheel again into line facing the East. As the Cr-n are pardoned and waved aside, 6 and

7 right face, 8 and 9 left face. 6 to south side, 7 to his place, 8 and 9 go

to north side as indicated. AFTER ALL A RE S E AT E D , K S ad d r e s s e s t h e S G W. S G W rises. MOVEMENTS OF S G W, 6 AND 7, 8 AND 9, ARE DONE 7 AT THE SAME TIME.

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Figure 44

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Notes on Figure 44 4

S G W gives 3 K, calls up Lodge and gives his order. 6 steps out in front of K S’s pedestal on East Work Line, Ch facing west, gives his order, “Br-n: f-m

6 6

pr-n on the N-h s-e of the L-e, do-e f-e,

f-g the E-t,” then takes his place at head of column as indicated. Brethren 8

assemble behind 8 and 9. S G W REMAINS AT HIS STATION, UNTIL

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COLUMNS ARE FORMED. S G W exits on north side of pedestal, steps down to West Work Line, then north on West

Wo rk L in e an d a ssem b le s be hin d south line of Brethren as indicated. 7

remains at his place, standing, NO ROD, facing east. 10 remains at his station outside door. When 6 is 2

satisfied the lines are formed, he says,

7 “Fo-d.”

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Figure 45

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Notes on Figure 45 4

K S REMAINS AT HIS STATION until procession passes the East, then K S joins procession with S G W as Ch

1 2

indicated. Reference Page 10 - Article 1

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8 6

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Figure 46

EAST

Notes on Figure 46 4

This indicates the movements of K S and S G W in procession from the time K S enters it in Figure 45. As S G W Ch reaches a point just pass the front of 3's pedestal the first time, he takes a diagonal line to the head of Candidate 2

and removes h-d w-k as indicated. As 8

en d o f pr ocessio n p asses, S G W resumes his position behind INSIDE

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L I NE o f B re t h r e n . K S m ak e s t w o complete circuits of the Lodge Room. As K S and S G W reach the East the

second time, they approach the west halfway to center point of Lodge as

indicated and halt, facing west.

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Figure 47

EAST

Notes on Figure 47 4

As 6 at the head of the procession approaches the East, finds K S and S G W halted there, h e brin gs the Ch procession squarely in front of K Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

6 2

pedestal, then turns it to the west, turning his back to K S and S G W,

facing east, with the advancing 8

columns, he divides them to the right and left as indicated. The Brethren

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should not crowd down toward the west, but should space out the entire length of the Lodge Room, 8 and 9 on

West Work Line, as indicated. When the lines have halted and in position,

the lines KEEP FACING WEST until 7

signals with a nod of the head, then the Brethren at the same time inward

face. Then K S, S G W and 6 all start 7 together. K S proceeds to his place at

the head of Candidate in the west,

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keeping to south of Candidate. In reaching the west, K S faces east, 6 Preparation Room

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steps to the extreme east of the south line, standing on East Work Line, and faces north. S G W steps back to one step west of East Work Line, facing west. Reference Page 26 - Article 25

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Figure 48

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Notes on Figure 48 4

Movement of S G W to Candidate to apply g-p. S G W keeps to south of Candidate after applying each g-p, Ch right about, back to his place, right

6 2

about and reports. After K S says: “. . . and he s-I pr-I.”, S G W starts, keeping to south of Candidate, as S G W

reaches the foot of Candidate, K S starts, they both continue around

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Candidate, to their places at the foot of Candidate. K S and S G W are facing west, K S on Candidate’s right, S G W

on Candidate’s left, as indicated. After 2

Candidate is raised, 2 assists in C 1

placing him in proper position, then steps off canvas facing west as indicated. 1 communicates w-d.

Additional Notes If additional help is needed, 8 and 9 will assist 1 and 2 in raising Candidate.

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Figure 49

EAST

Notes on Figure 49 4

After w-d is communicated, 1 releases Candidate and steps off canvas as indicated and says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My B-r: you h-e Ch now b-n r-d. . .â&#x20AC;?, then 1, 2 and 6 all

start together. 1 right about, then 1 and 2 proceed to t heir respective stations. 6 steps one step in front of 8

south line, keeping south of 1 on his way to the East, proceeds west and

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takes his place at the right of Candidate. After 1 is seated, he seats the Lodge.

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Figure 50

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Notes on Figure 50 4

6 and Candidate step off canvas as indicated. Those officers who are not performing other duties, will take their

6 C

resp ect ive st ation s and places. 1 6

orders 6 to conduct Candidate to the

position of “East” which is directly west of 1's pedestal on East Work Line, 6 sidesteps. After 1 says: “You

w-l now be s-d and re-e the Le-e.” 6 sidesteps, retakes Candidate’s right 3 SOUTH

NORTH

arm by loose upper arm grip, conducts Candidate south on East Work Line, just before reaching Candidate’s chair,

will conduct Candidate east to East Deacons Line, seats the Candidate in

C 6

chair and returns to his place by the most direct route. 6 places chair and rod holder in p roper position and 8

seats himself. The Candidate’s chair is as far north of south Brethren as 6's

7 2

chair is south of north Brethren. 8 and 9 remove canvas and replace Altar,

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of the Lecture is given, Lodge remains standing for the Charge. If Third Section of the Lecture is not given, 1 gives 3 K, the Lodge is called up for Charge. Anyone other than 1 giving the Charge stands west of 6's chair facing the Candidate. After Charge, 1 seats himself, then the Lodge. References Page 10 - Article 3 Page 13 - Article 9

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D. D. G. M.

Figure 1 EAST

Notes on Figure 1 4

As soon as the Lodge has been opened and the Pledge of Allegiance has been given, the D D G M

6 Ch

approaches the Altar by way of the North or the South Work Line to West Altar Line, then to Altar. As the D D G M is giving the required Due-g-d and S-n, 7 rises with rod and unseals

the Tyler’s Room Door. The D D G M SOUTH

South Work Line. 7 opens door as he

NORTH

retires by way of West Altar Line to

approaches. After retiring, 7 will reseal DDGM door, return to his place, seat himself

and put rod away. 10 should give the alarm as soon as practical after the door has been sealed. 7 informs 1 that there is an alarm at the door, 1 then says, “At-d to the a-m.” 7 answers the alarm an d is inf orm ed b y 10 t hat ,

“Right Worshipful John Doe, DDGM of

Area __ of the Most Worshipful Grand

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admission.” 7 closes and remains at the unsealed door while he reports the same to 1. The door is NOT resealed until 6 and D D G M have entered the Lodge Room in Figure 3. Additional Notes “Suggested Ceremony for Receiving the District Deputy Grand Master” is explained on pages 35-37 of the “Floor Rules and Instructions” 2019 Revision. References Page 14 - Article 1 Page 14 - Article 6 Page 15 - Article 10 118

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Figure 2 EAST

Notes on Figure 2 4

1 orders 6 to retire and present the D D G M. 6's line to Altar is on the East 6

Deacons Line to South Deacons Line

Ch to West Altar Lin e as indicated . 6 gives the required Due-g-d and S-n and retires to the Tylerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room by way of the West Altar Line to South Work 8

Line. 7 opens the unsealed door as 6 approaches. After 6 has retired, 7 then

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closes and remains near the unsealed door. References Page 14 - Article 1 Page 14 - Article 6 Page 15 - Article 12

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7 2

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D. D. G. M.

Figure 3 EAST

Notes on Figure 3 4

As soon as 6 retires, Lodge is called up, and 1 causes the Brethren to “form two parallel lines, from the east to the

6 Ch

west, on the north and south sides of 4

the Altar.” The two Receiving Lines

are formed facing each other. Brethren fill up space between East and Altar before filling between Altar and West.

Movements of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and Brethren are done at the same time. 1

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and 2 remain at their stations. When 3

who is directly in front of his station, 6 flanked by 8 and 9 join the south line,

8 and 9 sidestep to 3 -- 4 at extreme east of north line -- 5 at extreme east of south line. When all is ready, 1 directs 7 to “admit them.” 6 and D D G M enter, 7 closes and seals the door, returns to his place and stands facing east with his rod. 6 and D D G M

7 2

approach the Altar by going north on

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the West Work Line until they are in

7 10

front of 2's station and then east to DDGM 6

Altar with D D G M on Center Line, 6 Preparation Room

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sidesteps. After giving the required Due-g-d and S-n, 6 says, “Worshipful Master, I have the honor to PRESENT Right Worshipful John Doe, District Deputy Grand Master of Area __ of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas.” References Page 10 - Article 3 Page 14 - Article 1 Page 14 - Article 6 Page 15 - Article 10 Page 15 - Article 11 120

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Figure 4 EAST

Notes on Figure 4 4

1 then directs 6 to “Conduct Right

5 1

DDGM Worshipful John Doe to the East.” 6 sidesteps and retakes D D G M by

loose upper right arm grip, both step

1 6

back, 6 conducts D D G M to the East.

As 6 and D D G M approach the East, 1 steps down to the floor level, slightly north of his pedestal. At the East, 6 8

an d D D G M st o p as i n d ic at e d , 6 sidesteps and 1 greets D D G M with a

3 SOUTH

to the East, keeping him on the north

8 NORTH

personal welcome. 1 escorts D D G M

3 9

side of the pedestal. 6 WAITS until 1

6 DDGM

and D D G M have passed to take his 9 position in front of his place, facing south with his rod. 1 introduces D D G M to the Lodge by saying, “Brethren, it is my honor and pleasure to INTRODUCE Right Worshipful John Doe, District Deputy Grand Master of Area __ of the Most Worshipful Grand

7 2

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Masons of Kansas.” 1 presents the

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invites him to preside and presents him with the gavel. When D D G M accepts the gavel, 1 demonstrates his surrender of authority by uncovering and stepping to the south of his station. Reference Page 10 - Article 1

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D. D. G. M.

Figure 5 EAST

Notes on Figure 5 4

DDGM

After the D D G M has conducted his

5 1

part of the meeting, he will probably wish to return the gavel to 1. In this

6 Ch

c as e, 1 w ill r e t u r n t o h is st a t io n , recover, accept the gavel, seat

himself, seat the Lodge and proceed with whatever business remains to be han dled. When D D G M gives h is 8

c lo s in g r em a r k s f o r t h e e v e n i n g , Lodge is immediately closed.

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Additional Notes 8 and 9 will sidestep away from 3, all right about and return to their places, right about, seat themselves at the same time with 3 and put rods away.

8 3 9

9 It is the option of the DDGM to sit in the East with WM as shown or on the sidelines with the Brethren. Reference Page 10 - Article 3

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G. M.

Figure 1 EAST

Notes on Figure 1 4

As soon as the Lodge has been

opened and the Pledge of Allegiance h as b een g iven , 1 w ill as k G M t o

“retire at this time so that we may

formally receive you.” G M approaches the Altar by way of the North or the South Work Line to West Altar Line, then to Altar. At Altar G M will announce who (if any) he has selected

for his party and ask them to join him at the Altar by using same lines. As 3 SOUTH

NORTH

G M and his party are saluting, 7 will rise with rod and unseal the door. The G M and his party retire to the Tyler’s

Room by way of West Altar Line to

South Work Line. 7 opens the unsealed door as G M and his party approach. After G M and his party has retired, 7 reseals the door, returns to his place, seats himself and puts rod away. 10 should give the alarm as soon as practical after the door has

been sealed. 7 informs 1 that there is

an alarm at the door, 1 then says,

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7 10

“At-d to the a-m.” 7 answers the alarm and is informed by 10 th at, “Most

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the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas and his party desires admission.” 7 closes and remains at the unsealed closed door while he reports the same to 1. The door is NOT resealed until 6, G M and his party have entered the Lodge Room in Figure 3. Additional Notes “Suggested Ceremony for the Reception of the Grand Master” is explained on pages 30-34 of the “Floor Rules and Instructions” 2019 Revision. References Page 14 - Article 1 Page 14 - Article 6 Page 15 - Article 10

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G. M.

Figure 2 EAST

Notes on Figure 2 4

1 orders 6 and any necessary escorts (p ref eren ce usu ally g iven to Past 6

Masters) to “retire and conduct the

Ch Grand Master and his party into the Lodge Room.” 6's line to Altar is on the East Deacon’s Line to South Deacons Line to West Altar Line as 8

indicated. Any others (who are retiring from the sidelines) approach the Altar

3 SOUTH

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by way of the North and South Work Lines and West Altar Line, then to Altar. All give the required Due-g-d

6 9

and S-n and retire to the Tyler’s Room by way of West Altar Line to South Work Line. 7 opens the unsealed door as 6 and escorts approach. After 6 and escorts has retired, 7 then closes and remains near the unsealed door. 7 References Page 14 - Article 1 Page 14 - Article 6 Page 15 - Article 12

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Figure 3 EAST

Notes on Figure 3 4

As soon as 6 retires, Lodge is called

up, and 1 causes the Brethren to “form two parallel lines, extending from the 6

East to the door.” These lines should

be far enough apart to allow two more

5 GM 4

parallel lines to form inside of them and still have room for 6 and G M to

march two-abreast between the double set o f p ar allel lin es as in d icat ed . Movements of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and

Brethren are done at the same time. 1 and 2 remain at their stations. When 3 3 SOUTH

flanked by 8 and 9 join the outside

8 3

NORTH

who is directly in front of his station,

south line, 8 and 9 sidestep to 3. In the meantime, in the Tyler’s Room, the Grand Marshal (or some other Brother

designated by the Grand Master) will arrange the Grand Master’s party in the correct manner with the Grand Master the LAST in line. When all is ready, 1 directs 7 to “admit them.” The escort of the Brother lowest in rank in the party will lead the group into the 7

Lodge Room and proceed directly to 2

the East, stopping just west of the WEST

East Work Line or about 4 feet from

the bottom of 1's platform. After all have entered, 7 closes and seals the

GM 6

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facing east with his rod. When the whole party has reached the East, the lines face inward and separate so that 6 and G M can pass through the lines toward the East. On arrival at the East Work Line as indicated, 6 sidesteps and says, “Worshipful Master, I have the honor to PRESENT Most Worshipful John Doe, Grand Master of Masons in Kansas.” References Page 10 - Article 3 Page 14 - Article 1 Page 14 - Article 6 Page 15 - Article 10

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G. M.

Figure 4 EAST

Notes on Figure 4 4

1 steps down to the floor level and

5 1

greets G M with a personal welcome. 1 6

escorts G M to the East, keeping him

on the north side of the pedestal. 6

5 GM 4

WAITS until 1 and G M have passed to take his position in front of his place, facing south with his rod. 1 introduces

G M to the Lodge by saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brethren, it is my honor and pleasure

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8 to INTRODUCE Most Worshipful John

3 9

Doe, Grand Master of Masons in Kansas.â&#x20AC;? If open on the Third Degree

of Masonry, 1 will then lead in saluting G M with the PRIVATE Grand Honors (Due-g-s and S-s of the three Degrees), invites him to preside and presents him with the gavel. When G M accepts the gavel, 1 demonstrates his 7 surrender of authority by uncovering

and stepping to the south of his

WEST

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Figure 5 EAST

Notes on Figure 5 GM

After the G M has introduced his party,

5 1

he will probably wish to return the gavel to 1. In this case, 1 will return to

6 Ch

his station, recover, accept the gavel, 5 s ea t h im se l f , se a t t h e L o d g e a n d 4 proceed with the work or the entertainment of the evening. When G M gives his closing remarks for the

evening, Lodge is immediately closed. 8 3

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Additional Notes 8 and 9 will sidestep away from 3, all right about and return to their places, right about, seat themselves at the same time with 3 and put rods away.

It is the option of the GM to sit in the East with W M as show n or o n the sidelines with the Brethren.

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