Collectanea, volume 15, part 2

A volume of a periodical of the Grand College of Rites of the United States of America published in 1994, with volume title, "The Blue Degrees of Atwood's Cerneau Supreme Council, Old Scottish Craft Ritual fragments, edited by Art deHoyos.

THE BLUE DEGREES of ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SUPREME COUNCIL Old Scottish Craft Ritual Fragments by Art deHoyos VOLUME 15 PART 2 lished by the Grand College of Rites of the United States of America COLLECTANEA Aus A = (AX ct unk © Hes \Wo\ <_ Dok -triend Q INTRODUCTION Ket -, The haut gradesof the so-called 25-degree RITE OF PERFECTION,or \Y olay or (MA ole hoe. ‘Bill \ AL WA ee OCA MACE G w Tg THE ATWOODRITUALS VM A ex MORIN'S RITE, were introduced in Albany, New York in 1767 by : sra- Henry Andrew Francken, whohad been deputized by Stephen Morin for that purpose. After 1797 a concerted effort was made to reorganize these, and other high degrees, into a coherent system in conformity with the Constitutions of 1786. The Constitutions authorized a reformation and agglomeration of older systems for the creation ofa body to be styled THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE, lewek / lb, Ak Dopwere which was to consist of thirty-three degrees. This number does not appear to have been arbitrarily adopted, butlikely reflected the influence of an earlier Thirty-three degree rite known as ANCIENT AND MODERN FREEMASONRY, otherwise THE THREE RITES, ANCIENT, MODERN AND SCOTTISH, OF THE ROYAL AND MILITARY FREE MASONRY. On May31, 1801, a group of Masons holding the 33° (of the ANCIENT AND MODERN system?) organized the first SCOTTISH RITE body Supreme Council, 33°, in Charleston, South Carolina. This Accepted survives today as the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient and la Scottish Rite, Southern Masonic Jurisdiction. In 1813 Emmanuelde d to New Motta, a member of the Supreme Council, 33°, SMJ, travele ng York, where he discovered and "healed" (legitimized) a body practici Ancient 33°, , Council e Suprem the forming thus , high-grade Masonry Accepted Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. u, This action did not satisfy the opportunistic Joseph Cernea rite. ree 25-deg older s Morin' impart to patent however, who held a the 32° of the Because theritual of the old 25° (Royal Secret) became ed in assuming the new Scottish Rite, Cerneau deemed himself justifi Inspectors 33° and establishing his own "Supreme Council of Grand form or another, General of the 33rd Degree" in New York. In some in the Northern sors" "succes u's Cernea names, and under a multitude of y until the Masonic Jurisdiction continued to practice irregular Masonr legitimate the o dint absorbe were they "Union of 1867," at which time Supreme Council. Ill... Irving E. Partridge, Jr., 33°, identified the Cerneau Councils prior to the Union of 1867: Cerneau Cerneau-Hicks 1813-1827 1827-1832 INTRODUCTION Hicks-St. Laurent Atwood Cross Atwood Hays Raymond Hays-Raymond Revived Raymond 1832-1846 1849-1851 1851-1852 1852-1860 1860-1863 1860-1863 1863-1866 1866-1867 Cerneau's legacy survives today in the irregular Supreme Council of the Thirty-third Degree of the Ancient and Accepted ScotchRite of Freemasonry, State of of Louisiana, a.k.a. Supreme Council of Louisiana (Grand Orient of New Orleans). According toits 199 General Statutes this body claims authority in part from "the same Supreme Council over which the M.. ILL... B.. Elias Hicks presided COLLECTANEA Thirty-second degrees of the Scottish Rite, and, in 1827, James Cushman, 33°, in a questionable move, conferred the 33° on Atwood. Between 1826 and 1843 the anti-Masonic "Morgan episode" effectively squelched most American Masonic activity, including that ofthe regular Supreme Council, 33°, NMJ. During this period, in the Northern Jurisdiction, the Scottish Rite torch was only kept burning through the efforts ofJ.J.J. Gourgas, its Grand Commander-aptly denominatedits "Conservator'-and Giles F. Yates, the Lieutenant Grand Commander. In 1843-1844 Gourgas and Yates revived their own Supreme Council, and within a year authorized the organization and founding of the Supreme Council, 33°, for England and Wales In October 1846 the Elias Hicks-Ragon St. Laurent "United Supreme Council for the Western Hemisphere" disbanded, leaving an opportunity for the adventurous Atwood. Acting under supposed in 1836." The Louisiana body identifies James Foulhouze, 33°,as powers granted him "confirmed and countersigned by DeWitt Clinton, fonce] the [Cerneau] M.P. Sovereign Grand Commander," Atwoodtook the reins of a newly-organized "Supreme Council." Except for a bnef period of about oneyear ( 1851-1852) Atwood remained in command of his group until his death. During his second term Atwoodreorganized constituent Lodge underthe jurisdiction of the regular Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, while simultaneously serving as Grand his group as having served as Grand Commander from 1848-1854 and again from 1857-1867, which the reader will note roughly covers the Atwood period in the Northern Jurisdiction. It may be noted, in passing,thal Foulhouze had served as Master of Amigos del Orden No. 4,4 Commander of the Supreme Council of Louisiana. Foulhouze received his Symbolic degrees in Louisiana and his Thirty-third from the Grand Orient of France. Louisiana Blue Lodges wereat liberty to exemplify "York," "Scotch," or "Modern" Masonry. It was not until 1855 that Concordat was drawn up between the Supreme Council of Louisiana and the Supreme Council 33°, SMJ. In 1857, however, Foulhouze "revived" his Council. ' the Supreme ( uncil for the Soverel2gn, of New York. In December 1852 Foulhouze visited installed him as Sovereign Grand Commander and group Atwood's Rite-as he Foulhouze was able to convince Atwood that the Scotch confer should but called it-not only had control over the Blue degrees of copies ing request ze Foulhou them as well. In 1853 Atwood wrote to they 1859 and then en betwe time the Symbolic degrees, and, some receiy ed them In 1857 Albert Pike wrote that "the Supreme Council, for the sake two regular Supreme conential " the system. To the aggravation ofthe Councils, Foulhouze contended that each American ‘state hadthe authority to establish its own "Supreme Council," and denouncedthe a forgery. This position led to his gaining as tee of 1786eee Constitutions ieic but rash Mason name¢ degree some r egreeof of jinfluence over an enthusiast Henry C. Atwood. ood wasinitiated in 1823 and quickly7 engross¢* hin _ oe . : se self in Masonic labors. In 1826 he received the Fourth throug! 5 < manuscript versions f New York ritual, and Independent State of peace and harmony, has for the present relinquished [the three Foulhouze, however, considered the conferral of the Symbolic degrees and Independent Sta te have examined two Symbolic degrees] to the Grand Lodges of the York Rite, reserving always the rightto re-take themat pleasure" (Magnum Opus, XX...10) Free, In of one manuscript In that set the Entered Atwood, and the Master! and autographed below by ion (which we reproduce) is on the Entered imply dated 1859 on 1 4 entitled : Ad HAO ¥ RII COLLECTANEA INTRODUCTION Degrees ofthe] Ancient and Accepted ScotchRite ofFreemasonry (New Orleans: J.H. Keefe & Bro., Printers, 1861). The manuscript we have typeset is the most complete of the rituals we have seen, and includes more of the Opening and Closing ceremonies, Arcana and Catechisms than the other two. Readers familiar with the Scottish Rite Blue degrees as exemplified in the Sixteenth District of New Orleans, under the jurisdiction ofthe Grand Lodge of Louisiana, should discover somesimilarities. In reproducing this ritual we are also "completing" an expos¢ published over a century ago; i.¢., Jonathan Blanchard's ScotchRite THE BLUE DEGREES OF HENRY C. ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SUPREME COUNCIL, 33°, AASR, SOVEREIGN AND INDEPENDENT STATE OF NEW YORK TyehG,. 0.4.15.GA704 7. Us. A Ritual of the Ancient and Accepted Scotch Rite of Free-Masonry Masonry Illustrated 2 vols. (Chicago: Ezra A. Cook, 1887-1888). FIRST DEGREE ENTERED APPRENTICE-E...A... Since the publication of that work unwitting readers have been unable to determine whatrituals were represented between its covers. Always gullible, anti-Masonsincorrectly assumed thatits rituals represented those of one of the legitimate Supreme Councils in the United States, and pawned them off as such to an eager public. Significantly, the rituals themselves include oaths of fealty and other references to Atwood's "Sovereign and Independent State of New York"(Scotch Rite _ A true copy-Henry C. Atwood Charles W. Atwood {signed vertically in margin] MasonryIllustrated, vol. 1, pp. 124, 145, 303, 358, 419, 436; vol. 2, pp. 137, 242, 287, 340, 388, 445, 462, 464, 470, 472, 475.) The readerwill note that these Cerneau rituals differ substantially from the Webb-form rituals used in legitimate American Grand Lodges, and that they represent only the practices of a bygone era. In the few instances wherethereare similarities we have been carefulto print only such information as is commonly available in regular Masonic writings and publications, such as Coil's and Mackey's encyclopedias. OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS Becauseof its affinity to the Atwood material, we have also decided to include, in this issue of Collectanea, an interesting collection of fragments of a Scottish Craft ritual. The fragments refer to the Ril Moderne, andaresimilar, in some regards, to Frangois H.S. de l'Aulnaye's Thuileur Universal. The reader may also do wellto compareit with L Ordre des Franc-Macons Trahi (1745),as translatedia Harry Carr's Early French Exposures (London: Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076, 1971). q a Vip:le* Ufa! ART DEHOYOS J AMMléE O* 1] { oo 4 DECORATIONS Reflection Room-Painted Black !-Thetablets painted on blackoil cloth or India rubber. 2-A table, covered with black. 3-A Lamp, Skull, Hour glass, Bible, &c. 4-Theprintedform ofquestions for him to sign. 5-Blanks for making his will. 6-Twochairs. Lodge Room 1-Two swords-Outside & Inside Tyler. 2-CommonSt swords-(cheap)-foils will answer, hung. 3-Aswordfor private members- 4-All the Officers wear swords-straight-Master, 2 Wardens, Secy, Treas, Orator, Almoner, Stewards, Master ofCeremony, Terrible 5-Two spears-with flags, Incline Plane, Tipping board (rugged way), Water Pail, Fire Boxes, Revolving Cylinder, Airy Ladder, Inclined Circle, A [triangular] seat, bowl, Mark, Mixture. COLLECTANEA ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES OFFICERS 1-Venerable Master 2-First Assistant 3-Second Assistant 4-Orator 5-Secretary 6-Treasurer 2D ASST-(Giving a rap with his gavel replies) Venerable Master, to assist our Brethren in preserving a remembranceof the impressions and sensations of the Priest of Mankind when he saw the SUNin all its glory pass the meridian of the Celestial Canopy and thereby learned to divide the day andits occupations. VM--Brother Second Assistant, Where does our Brother First Assistant sit in the Temple? 7-Master Expert 2D ASST-Inthe West, Venerable Master. 8-Master ofCeremonies 9-Standard Bearer 10-Inside Guardian VM---BrotherFirst Assistant, What are your duties in the West? 1ST ASST-Toascertain whether the persons present are Entered ) Apprentice Masons. 1ST ASST-(Giving a rap with his gavel) To assist our Brethren in preserving a remembrance of of the impressions and sensations whichourfirst Parent must have experienced when he sawthe Sun descend below the Western horizon, illuminating the sky with Golden Drapery, succeeded by twilight and the obscurity of darkness, whenall animated creatures seck repose, thereby learning of God's design in givingis a period for meditation andrest. / VM-Perform yourduty in that regard if you please? VM--BrotherFirst Assistant, where does the Master sit in the Temple? OPENING OF THE LODGE VM-BrotherFirst Assistant, what is your duty? (The Two Assistants proceed to examine each personpresent on their respective columnsandreports to the Venerable Master.) VM-Whatfurther duties appertain to your office at the opening? 1ST ASST-To see if the Temple be well guarded. VM---Please examinethe portals? The First Assistant directs the Inside Guardian to visit and search the nt On his return, he reports to the First Assistant, in a low voice- Whenthe the First Assistant gives a rap with his gavel andsays: 1ST ASST-Venerable Master, the Templeis well guarded. VM-(Gives a rap with his gavel and says) Brother Guardian, Where does our Brother Second Assistantsit in the temple? 1G-In the South, Venerable Master. VM-Brother SecondAssistant, What are your duties in the South? 6 1ST ASST-In the East, Venerable Master. VM--Whatare his duties there, Brother First Assistant? 1ST ASST-Toinstructourfraternity in preserving a remembrance ofhe Divine instruction given to ourfirst Parent, when he saw the SUN appearagain in the East, teaching himthe importance of measuring time, and improvingit with useful works and researches. VM-(Giving a rap with his Gavel) It is very true; Therefore Brethren, we will rise and begin the works ofthis day. Tothe gloryofthe GrandArchitect of the Universe, under the auspices of the Supreme Council >.d and last degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scotch Rite of Free-Masonryin and for the Sovereign and Independent State of NewYork; and byvirtue of the Powers on me conferredby this respectable Lodge (name and number) | do declare its Works openedin the First Degree-Withme, Brethren All unite in giving the Sign and Battery. DEGREES ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE will please VM-tTheBrethren will be seated. Our Brother Secretary ng. Meeti read the minutes of the last r gives onerap, As soon as the Minutes are readthe Venerable Maste which is successively answered by the Assistants. n VM--Brothers First and Second Assistants, please inform the Brethre on your respective columns, that they are now invited to offer remarks concerning the Minutes. If the Minutes need correction, the Secretary will immediately proceed to make them as directed by the Venerable Master who affixeshis signature thereto. COLLECTANEA may ask the Venerable Masterto call the speaker to order by giving his reasons therefore. No appeal can be taken from the decision of the Venerable Master except to the Supreme Council. The Lodge cannot be called upon to express an opinion regarding their decision or conduct of the Venerable Master, the Supreme Council alone, has jurisdiction over the conduct and proceedings of the Venerable Master ofa Lodge. - At the conclusion the Works of the Daywill be closed in the manner and form as given in the head CLOSING OF THE LODGE. After the remarks and general discussion, Initiation will be in order. INITIATION VM-Brother Secretary, Have you any communication to lay before this respectable Lodge? The Secretarywill rise and proclaim(after receiving an intimation from the Venerable Master to that effect) as follows The Secretary reads them, and they are disposed of in order as the Circumstances may require; due regard being paid to Masonic usages, and the By Laws of the Lodge. After Communications the Secretary will produce the "Order of the Day." at the conclusions of whichthe Venerable Master says SECY-tThe following named gentlemen (giving their names) having been duly presented and successfully Balloted by this Lodgeare in attendance awaiting aninitiation. VM-BrothersFirst and SecondAssistants, please inform the Brethren under your respective columns that we are now prepared to hear such remarks as they may please to offer, with a view to advancementof the interests of the Order in general and of this Lodgein particular. TheAssistants proclaim in order as follows IST ASST-Brother of my Column, you are invited by our Venerable Master to present such suggestions as may appear to you proper for the advancementofthe interests of the Order in general or of this Lodge in particular. 2D ASST-(Proclaimsthe same, concluding with the word "announced with a single stroke ofhis Gavel. ) IST ASST-/Repeats the rap and says "announced ") General remarks are now in Order, the speaker will rise and in 4 reapectful manner addresses himselfto the Venerable Master placing his right hand upon his left breast. should a discussion arise a member 8 TREAS-The candidates named by our Brother Secretary have our receipt in full for initiation fees, in accordance with the By Lawsof this Lodge. VM--Suchbeing the case, we will proceed to the Initiation. Brother Master Expert, you will see that the candidates are properly prepared for our presence. (Master Expert leaves the Lodge in due form.) PREPARATION OF THE CANDIDATE The candidatewill be broughtto the outside guardian rooms(the antichamber) by the brother presenting him. The Master Expert having a black veil over his face, will approachthe candidate, tap him onthe shoulder, and say EXPERT-I am yourguide, follow me Heleads himaside, blind folds him thoroughly, conducts him around the anti-chamber andif possible out of doors around the Lodge 9 ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES fhiscoat, vest, buildings. On returning he will divest the candidateo which he may watch, money, knife, keys and all metallic substance mustbe have about him; his left arm, breast and leg, to the knee, uncovered. He may weara slipper on his left foot. ber Thus prepared the Expert will introducethe candidateto the "Cham hiseyes ing reliev e, purpos the for ofReflection" and seat him ata table fa 4 from the bandage he will place before him a paper inthe formo Triangle, upon which must be written the following questions 1st-What does man owe to God? 2d-Whatdoes man oweto himself? 3d-What does he oweto his fellow-beings? 4th-Whatdoes he oweto his country? 5th-Make your last will and testament(briefly). This room (chamberofreflection) must be a small closet without other opening than the door. Ceiling and walls painted or hung with black.-It must be a receptacle for every insignia of Death.-It will contain a smalldeal table and stool. The roomwill be lighted bya dim taper.-Uponthe table will be placed an ink stand, a pen, a cup of water, a piece of stale bread, and a humanskull.-At one endofthe table will stand a mounted human skeleton.-At the opposite side, upon the floorwill be a coffin-The candidate will be seated withhis COLLECTANEA orderoftheir Degrees, beginning with the First-A graceful salutation will be extended to them by the Venerable Master and the Master of Ceremonies will show them seats according to the regalia with which they maybe clothed.-A single rap from the gavel of the Venerable Master, repeated bythe Assistants, calls up the order ofexercises. VM-Brethren, we are aboutto initiate to the First Degree of Free- Masonry, the following named gentlemen, or Mr. required forms have been observedin their presentation. . All the The ballot has been passed three times for each, and has on every occasion been clear - Nowif any one hasobjections to offer they are invited to speak freely. The Lodge shall duly examine such objections as may be offered, and shall direct that the candidate be either received, rejected, or that his initiation be deferred for further consideration. No objections being presented the Venerable Masterwill proceedwiththe initiation. VM-Asyouthink we maynowsafely proceed withthe initiation,let us unite in giving the Sign of Adhesion. Brother Expert will please bring usthe result of the candidate's visit to the Chamberof Reflection. Brother Expert brings in the papers and handsthem to the Master of The Venerable Master will back to the door-The Expertwill explain to the candidate that he is now in a properplace for silent meditation and self-examination, and Ceremonies, who takes them to the East. read themin an audible voice. that he will leave him alone for a short time, in order that he may the VM-Youwill see if the candidates are properly prepared to enter this Lodge. Tell themthat the ordeal through whichthey will have to pass, is of a solemn andserious nature; and that we expect from him dueattention, courage and care, in order that he may avoid stumbling in his way, and successfully reach the summit of the mount from which heis to discoverthe light in search of which he has come; put a cable tow around his neck and lead himto our better answer the questions propounded.-The candidate will write his answers in a legible manner, and affix thereto his Signature- OPENING OF THE INITIATION VM--Brother Master of Ceremonies, you will please report if there are any visitors in the hall, and bring us a list of their namés, surnames, with their degrees, and the Lodge and Jurisdiction to which they severally belong. door. The Expert will cause the candidate to knock violentlyat the door. The Master of Ceremonies will bring the "Visitor's Register" and present it to the Venerable Master. The Inside Guardian who has had a care to keep the wicket opened, cries out in aterrified voice. qThe Visitors will be disposed of according to Masonic usages - A 1G-Brother First Assistant, there is an alarmat the door. visitor whose standing is not vouched for by a Brother knownto the Lodge, must be examined by a committee appointed by the Venerable Master. 1ST ASST-Venerable Master, there is an alarm at our door Visitors are introduced by the Master of Ceremoniesin the 1] 10 ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES COLLECTANEA VM-Enguire, Brother, and see whois the daring and imprudent man, The Inside Guardian awkwardly slams open both folds of the door; the Brethren present make with their gavels or other instruments a rustling who comesat this dread hour to disturb our works and mysteries. noise, like carpenters at work in the shop. The Master Expert seizes the candidate by the nape ofthe neck, holding him by theleft arm, leads First Assistant goes to wicket and calls out. him aroundthe Lodge carefully conducting him over such obstacles as 1ST ASST-Whois the rash man who comes at this dreadhourto jump down, takes him to the altar where the Master of Ceremonies maybe placed in his way, conducts him on the false ladder, makes him pricks him slightly with the point of the compasses on his bare breast. disturb our works and mysteries? EXPERT-It is a candidate who desires admission to the venerable and VM--Stranger or Mr. _ , what do you see? What do you feel? secret society of Free-Masons. Candidate answers. 1ST ASST-Venerable Master,it is a candidate who desires admissionto the venerable and secret society of Free-Masons. VM-Thepartial state of nakedness in whichall must be introduced to our mysteries, constitute the first symbolic lesson, and personifies VM-(giving a heavy rap with his gavel) Brethren, let us rise and unsheathe our swords, there is a strangerat the door. the primal state of man after his creation. Although surrounded with every element of comfort, he found himself with no other resource than that of his bodily strength and powers, which he did All rise and unsheathe their swords, so as to be distinctly heardby the no know how to use, in consequence of his primitive ignorance, this is symbolized by the darkness to which you have submitted yourself. In that helpless condition, he must have been a prey to great anxiety, and his loneliness and feebleness must have been oppressive. candidate, ' . VM-Whatmeansthis unexpected call and whatis your design? EXPERT-To crave at your handtheinitiation of the Candidate to our Ancient Mysteries. VM--By whatright does he expectto obtain that favor? EXPERT-Bybeing a man,Free Born, of competent age, and underthe tongue of goodreport. VM-wWhatis his name? . The puncture which you have felt on your bare breast is the symbol of those first sufferings of his mind and of the loneliness which over shadowedhis heart. The future and the object ofhis creation were inexplicable, and a source of great uneasiness. Many an idea, no doubt, arose in his mind, suggesting what he might do to make his way through the immensity which had suddenly enrolled itself before him, in all the brilliant glory of the new creation; but want of experience led himto uncertain views, and he found himselfa slave and bound down byhis own perplexities in Whatis his age? the abode ofliberty, which is symbolized by the cord which appearsto restrain you of the free use of your limbs; and keeps you Whatis his profession? defenseless in the hands of an unknown guide. In a word, your condition is intended to impress upon your mindthe circumstance attending the introduction of man uponearth, his entrance into a Whatis hisreligion? Whatis his civil status? (married or unmarried) Whatis his native country? Whatis his present domicile? The responses must be tak en note of by the Secretary . VM--Lethimenter. new and untried existence, with a world to conquer and subdue that would craze his ownheart and mind. -So with you.-You enter uponthis new world, naked, blind, helpless, and chaos appears to reign supreme. Let you mind seek for Light and TruthandLiberty in this new world, andit will surely come to you. We will proceed. COLLECTANEA ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES Is it of your ownfree will and accord, unactuated by motives of curiosity or self aggrandizement that you have askedtobe initiated to the mystic lore of this ancient institution? banqueting hall, and that the tending of the institution and the observance of its obligations and precepts, is to make us forgetful and negligent of the duties and love we owe to our families, and that we even propagate pernicious doctrines in matters of religion and politics. CAND-Yes. Without assuming to ourselves perfection in all things, we sincerely believe that you will soon discover that we are VM--lItbehooves youthen to give heedto the difficulties whichwill beset you on every side.-Thepathof life is strewedwith care and disappointment. Every step is knowledge, whichleads to light, calls for labor. So here, your every step will be attended with fatigues, difficulties andtrials, not to say dangers, whichwill call for the exercise ofthe patient endurance on yourpart, accompanied by persevering effort and presence of mind. Are youready, calmly andsteadily to encounter them? CAND-Yes. VM-It being so, we now leave you for a short time to commune with -_ @ N your own thoughts. Brother Expert, conduct Mr. rough stone. to the Te # The Brother Expert takes the candidate first without the door andcauses himto sit upon the Rough Ashlar, returns to the Lodge, leaving the doorajar, that the candidate may overhear what is being said. not amenable to these accusations, that they are unfounded and proceed from the envious and malicious. On the contrary, it is chiefly among our aims to attain to a true knowledge of our duties to God, to our Country, and to our fellow man. Nowif you have been prompted to approach ourportals and to ask for initiation to the ancient mysteries of Free-Masonry, with no more praiseworthy motive than the gratification of a vain and idle curiosity, regardless of the consequences of imposing upon our kind indulgence, we would most earmestly advise you to withdraw, reminding youthat in so doing, yourtrials will probably terminate in a mannerquite different from what you have been led to expect. Has the judgement of this Lodge been guided by wisdom and prudence, when a few momentssince, its members exercised so muchconfidence in your honor and uprightness as to overlook the errors attributed to you? Can we rely upon the earnestness of your determination to becomea faithful, honorable and upright FreeMason, true to your God, to your country and to your fellow man? oe objections are now raised with reference to the candidate's CAND-Yes. causing a Brother, whose voice VM-Brother Expert, let Mr. _____take a seat upon the bench of probation, while we devote ourselves to the solemn meditations incidentto the great work before us. ntion, either by the introduction of a letter of accusation, or by j oice is unknown to the his j motives. j to candidate, impugn impug A discussion arises thereon. VM-Brother Expert, please brin g presence A few moments ofperfect silence prevails. the candidate again into our Whennearthe altar, the V;en erable Master saLys VM-M : r. oe a ci ee from what we haveheard thatl ike many errotio neoured whe snotion ey s co m becl ic for eyou the hav insteitut ert ain ion.somet ed, Likime e allent inst itut ions ioslotar' akiahie oz ane, it has not escape d the tongue of envy, ee ibe am aritableness. It has been said by thoughtless ae ur mysteries are but as childish plays; that we must purpose of passing our leisure hours, in the revels of the 14 VM-Brethren, let us rise and pray- Almighty Creator and Father of the Universe, we humbly bow our heads before Thee, acknowledging thine omnipotence and confessing our manifold weakness. Contain our hearts and minds; keep them within the bounds of equity, and be our light and guide in the path of Justice. Thou art Onein all Thy eternal perfections and self-distinctions. All Powerful, All Wise, All Love, Thou livest by thyself, and every beingis indebted to thee for existence; for we all live and move in Thee. Althoughinvisible toall, Thou seest and rulestall. Pray, then, receive our adorations and vows Protect and bless these peace workers who are here assembled in 15 EES ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGR Thy NAME forthe holy purpose of strengthening their minds saith the suggestions ofevil, of entertaining their hearts withthe love ofVirtue, of learning how to rule, according to Thyviews and wishes, the passions with which Thou hast endowedthem. We also beseech Thee in behalf of the stranger who desiresto be initiated in our doctrines and mysteries. They lead to all that Is true, beautiful and useful. May he with Thy aid prove himself worthy ofthe sublime order of Free-Masonry of which Thouart the beautiful guide and master. VM-Mr. , In whom do youtrust? CAND-In GOD. COLLECTANEA had to contendagainst the mightiest for evil, among thereligious and civil institutions of their time. We find these wise men uniting in secret societies, for the acquisition of strength, for the preservation ofthe knowledge of the true God; for the restoration of manto his original andpolitical and mentalliberty and dignity of character. by the blessing of god, they were powerfully instrumental in raising mankind to the high position in which we now find him. We, as direct successors of those learned and philosophical societies, have great work to doin the careful preservation of the wisdom and virtues of those great and learned founders of our ancient and honorableinstitution. Mass , Will you please tell us what you understand by the term Virtue? VM-Totrust in God is an act of belief, and whereas belief 8 p> =4 necessarily based upon the feeling or reason which determined i, we have to ask youthis further question: Whydo youbelieve in The Candidate gives his viewsthereon. God? VM-In the same manneras there is in the universe a physical light which spreads its rays over the wondersof creation in order that After the candidate has answered as he may, the Venerable Master proceeds. VM-Webelieve that amidst the stupendous works of nature with which man found himself surroundedat his first appearance upot earth, an inspiration from above informed him ofhis physical and mental powers, placing him at the head of all animated creation, and that on viewing the splendor of the heavens above, and the wonders ofthe earth beneath, he saw handiwork of aninfinite, All Wise, and All Beneficent Being, calling for his unbounded adoration and praise as the author and creator of all things- Believing himself to be the image anddirect heir of this heavenly Father. During the earlier generations of mankind, this active inspiration of the human heart existed in the greatest purity, giving to the soul of man exalted notionsofinfinite intelligence, and of his immortality, leading him to a comfortable and ennobling communion through nature up to nature's God. man maysee, admire and avail himself of them, so is there in every man an inward andintellectual light which diffuses itself in his mind and shows him what he owes to God, to himself and to his fellow beings. A continuous and sincere obediencetothat inward inspiration is what we call Virtue, because it depends on us either to exercise or to refuse that obedience, and we cannot lay claim to these divine qualities which distinguish man fromall created beings, withouta judicious and active exercise of reasonin guiding usin ourselection of good fromevil. Virtueis, therefore, that energyand tendencyofthe mind and feelings which determine us in doing that whichis good, beautiful and true. Mr. __, will you tell us what you understand by the term Vice? Candidate gives his views on the subject. VM-Vice in ourestimationis the reverse of Virtue, and results from a the appalling darkness of all evil, and paganismwith its attendanl! perverted judgmentin the exercise of our powers ofselection, and leads us to adoptthe evil rather than the good. We consider that man to be vicious, who instead of obeying the inward light or . In all ages, however, we find that there were a fewwise and righteous men, whostrove withall their power to stemthe mighty true, graduallyfalls into an inclination to abuse his sensual powers and suppress his moral instinct without considering what is due to God, to himself and mankind. In subsequent ages man's heart became subject to evil passions and his great source of comfort and of intelligence was obscured by degrading slavery succeeded to the knowledge ofthe true God, and man was not far removed from the beasts of the forest. torrents of ignorance, and of mental and political degradation. They 16 inspiration, which prompts himto all that is good, beautiful and CRAFT BLUE DEGREES ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH God, Virtue and These three subjects, the ideas concerning composethe hy, osop Vice are at the foundation of the purist phil of infinite ble epti whole of its moral teachings, and are susc } development. to you as prepar atory Wehad briefly to examine them with one without being well your initiation, for we can receive no gradually to satisfied that his mid and heart are in a properstate. Knowthen oses attain to a participation in our mysteries and purp ty. ocie ours f the STATUTES and REGULATIONSo you First-Youwill be bound to secrecy regarding all that . US ng may at any time see, hear and discover amo ar Second-It will be your right to fraternize with all regul best g the Free-Masonsthrough the world, and to help, accordin to of your knowledgeandability all those among them who may need your advice and services in consequence of misfortune, sickness, persecution or other adversity. Third-You will have to do all in your power to propagate among your acquaintances and in the world at large, the doctrines and principles of our order, with a viewto contribute to the Glory of the Grand Architect of the Universe, and to secure the progress of mankindin attaining to a larger andsafer liberty bothin religion andpolitics. Fourth-You will have to obey, not only the by-Lawsof this Lodge, but also the General Statutes of the Ancient and Accepted Scotch Rite of Free-Masonry, and the general regulations of the Supreme Council of that Rite in and for the Sovereign and Independent State of New York. . Being now blindfolded you mayhesitate in taking the required obligations, but we may assure you that in no particular will you find then at variance with your duties and obligations, as a good man, a good son,a goodfather, a good brother, a good husband, 4 good friend, and a goodcitizen. Are your ready to take the obligations? OBLIGATION In the presence of the Grand Architect of the Universe, under the auspices of the Supreme Council of the Free, Ancient and Accepted Scotch Rite of Free-Masonry, in and for the Sovereign and Independent State of New York, and in presence of this assembly of Free-Masonsof the same Rite, I (surname and name) of my own free will and accord, do solemnly, and on my word of honor, promise always to hold and neverto reveal any part of the secrets and mysteries of Free-Masonry which mayhereafter be entrusted to me, and never to speak of them except to a brother, or in a regular constituted Lodge of the Rite; and I would rather have mythroat cut across and my tongue torn out by the roots than to be untrue to this, my promise. VM-Godhelp youin preserving your promise inviolate, and save you from that remorse of conscience which invariably attends a breach of honor and confidence. The consequencesof a violation of this obligation will follow you like a weird phantom of darkness to your life's end. Come up now andpartake of the cup from which wehave all drank on the dayof our initiation; and have nofears, for it is one of the most important andinstructive trials through which we have to pass. The Venerable Master resumeshis seat; the Expert leads the candidate to the throne, and makes himtaste of the bitter cup prepared for the occasion, andreturnswith himto a seat behindthe altar. VM-tThis bitter draught is symbolical of the disappointments to which man is subject throughout his course of time. However richly endowed with mental and physical powers, disappointment surely awaits us, and we are oppressed by the overthrowofour most sanguine expectations. CAND-Yes. VM- (raps) Rise Brethren, and unsheathe your swords, and be witnesses of this solemn declaration. Brother Expert, please lead Mr. COLLECTANEA _ to thealtar. The candidate will placehis right hand upon the Compasses and book, andwill repeat after the Venerable Master as Jollows: The extremity of joy sometimes leads us to to the abyss of sorrow, and when we least expectit, the most joyous laughter will be turned tobitter tears. It behooves us then tobe at all times preparedto withstand disappointment under whatever form it may appear, You have now several voyages to accomplish. prepared? CAND-Yes. Are you E DEGREES ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLU ge. VM--Guide this candidate onhis first voya COLLECTANEA which will open up to him scenes both strange and new; unforeseen obstacles, and remarkable phenomenawill beset man's first steps in every new field of investigation; and his condition is likened to that of man whenfirst placed upon earth, alone and unassisted, he was left to grope his way amid the darkness of the first night, his keen senses oppressed and overwhelmed with the alarming phenomena which appeared on everyside. In this lone and dark condition his soul must have longed for knowledge and for light, and the future must have been for him a subject of exceeding anxiety. Your position is intended to andwith his right hand The Expert seizes the candidate by the left arm, takes him by the nape ofthe neck, and makes himtravel from Southto three times, East, from East to West, and from West to South, Obstacles will be frequently placed in his path, andthe brethren will make a noise, like carpenters at work, by hammering and pounding. At the conclusion of the voyage, the Expert takes the candidate to the Second Assistant, makes him rap with his right handthree times upon the left shoulder ofthe Second Assistant. inculcate the weakness of man, when alone and unassisted by light and knowledge, and that he can scarce expect to surmount the obstacles to progress, without recourse to that great source of light and knowledge, union and fellowship, with minds engaged in the same pursuits. Every step in knowledge gives us glimpses of undiscovered fields, shows man his own weakness, and brings him to a more patient and respectful consideration ofthe claims due to his fellow beings. Youwill nowproceed on your second voyage. Are you ready? \ \he Second Assistant places his left hand upon the candidate's right _J shoulders andstrikes himslightly with his gavel uponthe bare breast, and says: 2D ASST-Who comes here? EXPERT-Acandidate who wishesto be initiated to our mysteries. 2D ASST-By whatright does he expect to attain that favor? CAND-Yes. EXPERT-Bybeing a man, free born, and under the tongue of good report. 2D ASST-Whois to answer for him? EXPERT-I,his conductor. The Expert takes the candidate byhis right arm, conducts him around the Lodge, three times, from North to East, from East to South, and fromSouth to West, and eachtime he passes he dips the candidate'sleft 2D ASST-It being so,let him pass. The Expert takes him to his seat behind the altar. 2D ASST-Venerable Master, the first voyage is accomplished. VM-Mr. voyage? VM-Brother Expert, please accompany Mr._-___ on his second voyage. , what have you observed, heard andfelt duringthis handandarminto a basin ofcold water standing nearthe door andthe First Assistant. The Brethren present make a noise with their swords, asif engagedin combat or swordexercise. At the conclusion ofthe voyage the Expert causes the candidate to rap three times with his right hand on the left shoulder ofthe First issistant. Candidate answersas he deems proper. \ M-This voyage is indicative of the confusion which prevails it man's mid on entering a new stage of existence or upon a neW subject of thought and investigation. Such is the position of # candidate here: he is entering upon a new new world of thoughts 20 The First Assistant placeshisleft hand uponthe right shoulder of the candidatestriking him slightly upon the barebreast with his ga vel and Says 1ST ASST--Who comes here? ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES EXPERT-A candidate who wishesto be initiated in our mysteries. 1ST ASST-By what right does he expect to obtain that favor? EXPERT-Bybeing a man,free born, and under the tongue ofgood COLLECTANEA ample charity to the moral and intellectual weaknesses of our brethren, whilst our voices should be raised in a stern denunciation of conduct unbecominga true Scotch Free-Mason and a gentleman. There is perhaps no truer saying than that a man in known by the company he keeps. History and tradition teaches that the institution of Scotch Free-Masonry has ever been distinguished for EXPERT-I,his conductor. its ennobling and chastening influence over the human heart. We conceive that a true Free-Masonic unionis conducive to the highest degree is strength in the moralandintellectual world. In union we seek strength. The two voyages which you have accomplishedare called; the 1ST ASST-It being so, let him pass. First, the trial of Earth, the Second,the trial of Water. There now remains oneother, called the trial of Fire. Are you report. 1ST ASST-Whbois to answerfor him? readyto undertakeit? Candidate resumeshis position behindthe altar. CAND-Yes. 1ST ASST-Venerable Master, the second voyage is accomplished. VM-This voyage is a symbolof the contentions in man's heart for the supremacyof the good andevil principle; teaching himthat the character of the predominating principle within himis determined by his own will and choice, each carrying with it its own immediate consequences; that good actions lead to cheerful content, and that the prevalence of evil passions leads to bitter remorst. Our Supreme Architect and Grand Master knowing man's weakness both in flesh andin spirit, and of his tendency to depart from the VM-Brother Expert, please guide Mr.| _ through the third voyage. The Expert, standing on the left of the candidate, take him by the nape of his neck, conducts him around the Lodge, three times, from Northto South, West and East. Three Brethrenwill be stationed, one at the North-east, one at the South-west, and one at the South-east, with apparatus for flashing chiropodium fuel, or other inflammable substance, and each time the candidate passes, they will cause a flash path ofrectitude, taught him that his heart could be purified from beforehisface. its uncleanliness by repentance, and this idea is renewed and strengthened in our minds by the symbol of water in the manner you have just experienced. some fourfeet in length, andin the bowl a taperis so placed that the In the hands of the Almighty, water has ever been a instrument for effecting change in the physical condition of the earth. The rolling surges ofthe sea, the rushing mountain torrents, the gurgling brook, and the gentle shower are each effective 1 producing change. As the summer shower purifies the atmosphere and give freshness and renewed energy to animaland vegetablelife, making all nature rejoice in purity, so with the repentant tear over the corruptions of man's heart,it restores him to purity with his make! and with himself. Humanity is weak and not always well prepared to withstand temptations; hence it becomes us as younger brothers, as cadets this this ancient and honorable school of philosophy, to extend a ze The apparatus is shaped somewhat like a tobaccopipe, having a tube seed may be blown up to the flame. Whenthe candidate arrives for the last time at the East, the Expert will make himrap three times with his right hand upontheleft shoulderof the Venerable Master, whotaps the candidatewith his gavel onhisbare breast, and says: VM-Who comes here? EXPERT-A candidate whowishes to be initiatedin our mysteries. VM-By whatright does he expect to obtain that favor? COLLECTANEA ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES EXPERT-Bybeing a man, of mature age, freeborn, and underthe tongue of good report. VM-Whois to answerfor him? EXPERT-I, his conductor. VM-lItbeing so, let him pass. The candidate resumeshis place behind the altar, and the First Assistant gives a rap. 1ST ASST-Venerable Master, the third voyage is accomplished. The wise men of the East deemed these rigid tests of moral and physical strength to be essential to the advancement of men in knowledge and for admittance to their sacred rites and ceremonies. The very perversion of the true objects of the institution of Free-Masonry in these latter days, by the adoption of the English Rite, wherein Masonry only has been subservientto religious and political creeds, calls for strong and determined men, whowill rally around the ancient landmarks and rescue our venerable institution from the innovations and corruptions of men, who for ulterior purposes have divested the institution of almost every trace of its ancient grandeur. Notwithstanding the modifications which have been introduced in the severity of the trials to which candidates are subjected, we can safely say that no consequent weakness has been observed in the tie which binds the Brotherhood in the FREE, ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTCHRITE,nor has any diminution VM-Mr. voyage? , what have you observed, heard and felt duringthis occurred in their high sense of honor and duty to God and man. Invoking the namesof their wise and great men who have given us the most perfect of human institutions, we ask you if you are Candidate answers. prepared to becometheir true disciple, in the defence of Truth, VM---In the ancient philosophies, Fire was considered strikingly Liberty and Justice, even to the exposure of your own liberty and life? emblematic of life renewed, and was an important symbol of the ancient mysteries. It being an effective agent in resolving matter into its element, separating the pure from worthless dross, s0 it the moral andintellectual world, the power of resolving and separating the pure from the impure, the good fromthe evil, has ever been symbolized byfire. It has ever been the high aim of this ancientinstitution t0 keep this fire burning fresh in man's heart, that at the last dayhe may rise, like the fabled Phoenix, past from the ashes of corruption. With the ancients, EARTH, WATER, FIRE and AIR wert considered as sacred elements, and candidatesto mystic knowle dge and light were obliged to pass through trials of each. _ Succeeding generations have, in a measure, modified these trials, and entirely omitted the trial ofAir. The candidates then had to pass through long and dark labyrinths over dead men's bonts, and other terrifying symbols of earth-this wasthe trial of Earth he then arrives at an abyss of dark water, resounding withth e roa! of mightyand unseen cataracts, He had to swim across the abyss: and in this was the triq/ of Water. Then suddenly appeared to the candid a long ave hs - ate p 4s, i nue of crac j fkli on real flame, thro ugh NV y ich | v which he CAND-/Answers); If "Yes"- VM--Such being yourresolution, you must give us your assurance of your determination, in a manner more cogent than by mere words, even to the sealing of your averment by your own blood. Are you ready? CAND-Yes. VM-Fromwhatpart of your bodyshall the blood be drawn? CAND-/(Answers) VM-Our Brother Surgeon, the Sacrificer, will attend, that the operation byskillfully performed. This trial should be omitted unlessit can be performedwith skill. It is performed exactly as a surgeon prepares his patient for bleeding, the object being to make the candidate believe that he has beenbled, without drawing blood. A cord is passed around the arm, abovethe elbow, andthe vein raised full. A slight scratch conveys the idea ofa cul, andthe flowing of the blood must be initiated by the trickling of 25 ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES water from a tube. Close the supposed wound in a few seconds, and bandageneatly. VM-This free shedding of blood is a symbol of self sacrifice of individualinterests and considerations, to the welfare andhonorof the fraternity you are about entering, in sustaining the cause of Truth and of Justice, and is indicative of the universality and intimacies of the tie which bind all true Masons inthe bonds of brotherhood. Differences of nationality and language have been no barmier to a recognition of our Brethren, for our predecessors established words andsigns, which have been adopted throughouttheearth. Ata later period, cowans, evesdroppers, and bad men havein part divulged someof our secret mode of recognition, so that a new and infallible sign had to be adopted. This sign will remain with you throughoutlife, and be easily recognized by Free-Masons inall places; and should you ever be untrue to your Masonic vows, will corrode clean to your heart, and prove to be a stigma rather than an honorable distinction. This hieroglyphic is indelibly impressed upon the candidate's left breast with a hot iron without sufficiently inflicting a serious wound. Are you ready to be receive this honorable mark of distinction' COLLECTANEA conflict with despotic governments and with autocratic priestcraft, and has been unscrupulously persecuted by them. Even at this day, it is viewed with great disfavor by these powers, as interfering with whatthey are pleasedto call their divine prerogatives. We, in the United States of America, are not exempt from the specious presumptions of despotism, and it behooves us to preserve untarnished the armor of our ancestors, that by the strength of our union, we may the better defend the liberties of the people. We now pass to another of our most important obligations, that of Charity. FREE, ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTCH MASONRYhas no ambition to be considered a Charitable Institution, in the modern acceptation of that term. In that regard, we are widely different from those secret associations whose chief claim to public consideration is in the assistance they render to the unfortunate poor. However laudable a/ms-giving may be, we are not prepared to accept it with them as a full and complete exercise of all our duties as conveyed in the word Charity. Alms-giving is not the full scope of Charity as taught in the the old Free-Masonic schools of philosophy. The greatest of the divine virtues given to man is Charity. It is that great vital principle of fraternity, of equality, and of CAND-Yes. VM--Brother Sacrificer, please exercise your skill and care. Thetrial of the mark must be conducted with skill. A pairof burning coals will be brought near the candidate, and a Brotherwill imitate the heating of a branding iron. The Expert will take a burning candle, extinguish the flame and immediately press the heated wick upon the candidate's breast, asin the act ofbranding. VM ~The method of teaching by symbols is very ancient, and has received the Sanction of the wisest and best of men. The symbols we have given you are full of instructions, and we have deemedi properto allude to them only in general terms, merely designing! liberty, which prompts a manto love his neighbor as himself-it is that love to mankind which promptsus to rushto the rescue of our brethren in adversity as well as to rejoice with them in prosperity. -Inbrief, this is the substance of all our teachings, and all else is but subsidiary. Brother Expert, please conduct the candidate throughthe dark Vault, explain to himits secrets, and take him to the place where youfirst received him. The Expert takes him out and causes him to walk about, until called for the ceremonyofSt. John the Baptist's head. The table withits platter, axe andlinen will be placed near the door. you will findyour advantage in giving heedthereto. All lights extinguished, except from the thee tripods arranged triangularly aroundthe table. A Brotherwill be placed under the table, so that his head alone may appear above. The platter is made so asto of liberal principles in regard to matters of government al Jit around the neck By inclining the head to one side and giving a cadaverous appearance with powderorflour, and bya proper adjustment introduceyou to a new field of study and thought, believingthal Theinstitution of Free-Masonry has ever been the depositor) religion, and a staunch advocate of the rights andliberties of the people. It has, hence, occurred that it has frequently come i ofbloodylinen, a perfect resemblance ofa decapitated head maybe given. All the Brethrenpresent will arrange themselvesina semi-circle about the table, facing the door, with swordspresented. 26 ZT COLLECTANEA E DEGREES ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLU When the arrangements are completed the candidate will be introduced, towards the spirits of wine in the tripods lighted, the swords pointing rapswith him. The Venerable Master standing bythe head, gives three drop his gavel, in such mannerthat the Expert may let the bandage rap. last from the candidate's eyes, at the VM-This indeedis a sad sight! However horrible it may appear, let no fears arise in your mind. Thesceneis in commemorationof the awful death of an honest man, John the Baptist, who pre ferred the torments of a dungeon, even an ignominious death, beheading, rather than betray Honor, Justice and Virtue. The records and traditions of the past give no intimation that John the Baptist was a Mason. The anniversary of his death occurring on the same day as an ancient Masonic festival, help in commemoration of an astronomicalperiod, led to the commingling of the two. The remarkable character of the man, and ofhis missionasthe forerunner of the great teacher of Fraternity, of Equality and of Liberty, and his adoption of a mystic ceremony as a prerequisite to initiation to Christianity, and his honorable self-sacrifice to Truth, made his character and his name preeminently worthy of commemoration by Free-Masons. His life and death furnish us with a most remarkable instance of fidelity to honor andto truth, and his memorable example will be cherished by Masons throughoutall time. | Brother Expert, you will please let this candidate resume his clothing, and conduct him blindfolded into the Temple. The Expert blindfolds him again and leads him out. The Lodge will now be put in order. The implements used in the trials, placed out of sight. Whencalled to order, the candidate will be broughtin. VM -(raps) Brethren, let us rise and unsheathe our swords. Brother First Assistant, you have been a witness of the firmness, patience and attention with which this candidate has passed throughthe manytrials, to which he has been subjected in accordance with the customs ofthis ancient fraternity and the will of this Lodge. D0 you think him worthy of being received among us? VM-(raps) What do youask for him? 1ST ASST-Light. VM-(raps) What do you ask for him? IST ASST-Light. VM-Letthere be light. The Expert lets the bandage drop suddenly from the candidate's eyes. The Brethren present extend the points of their swords towards him in sign ofprotection. VM-Fear not those swords; they are in the hands of friends, devoted Brethren whowith that vast army of Free-Masonsscattered over the earth extend to you the hand ofprotection, of assistance and of love. Brother Master of Ceremonies, please conduct our new friend to the altar, and we will constitute him Apprentice Free-Mason and active memberof this Respectable Lodge. The Venerable Master goesto the altar, extends his sword overthe candidate's head, holding a gavelin his right hand, and says: VM-Tothe Glory of the Grand Architect of the Universe, under the auspices of the Supreme Council of the 33d Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scotch Rite in and for the Sovereign and Independent State of NewYork, and byvirtue of the powers on me conferred by this Respectable Lodge (name and number) of the same Rite, I do hereby make and constitute you an Apprentice Free-Mason, and active memberof this Lodge. The Venera ble Master gives, then, three raps with his gavel upon the blade of the sword, shakes hands with the candidate and resumeshis place inthe East. 1ST ASST-think he is. VM- Brother Master of Ceremonies, please conduct our new Brother to the East, for instruction. VM--(raps) What do you ask for him? right of the throne. The Venerable Master approaches him and addresses IST ASST-Light. him thus: The Master of Ceremonies gives hm a seat near the Secretaryto the 29 COLLECTANEA ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES The Venerable Masterties the apron around the Apprentice's loins, turning upthe flap onthe right side. VM-As before remarked, time will permit us to give youonly: VM-tThe whiteness of its color admonishes us to preserve that blameless purity of life and conduct which alone can enable us to general idea of the subjects offered for the study ofthe Entered Apprentice. On future occasions you will have them morefully illustrated, and be better prepared to understand. When you weretaking your obligation, your right hand was resting upon a book and the Compasses. This book is an important symbol in Masonic teachings, and is considered chief amongthe great lights whichillume the Lodge, and says to us, and we enter-Conformthyself unto Wisdom- Instruct thyself-Get Wisdom, and with all thy gettings, ge! understanding. This book is most frequently the Bible. We d not, however, presume to give whatis called religious instruction or in any manner tointerfere with the religious creeds and opinion of our Brethren. The universality of the institution in all nation and climes, rendersit as highly improper, to subvertits objects 0 the propagation ofcreeds in religion as it would to the support al parties which mayrise in the political affairs of a nation. The admission of such discordant elements into our councils would sever the tie which binds to mansheadin the noble cause of Tmt and of Virtue. Asin the hands of the Architect, the compasses enable him! give these accurate proportions, which give beauty andstability his work, so here is it an important and striking symbol of tha even tenor of deportment, andthat true standard of rectitude which should distinguish every Free-Mason. - "It is ordained in the eternal constitution of things, that man of intemperate passio! cannot be free; they forge their own fetters." The compass instruct us in the duty we owe to ourselves, teaching us s0 l0 circumscribe our passions and restrain our desires, that we m® present a character, justin all its proportions, marked forits beauly and stability. They are to us the sun, giving us light to gover and guide ourselves, of the . This' room with its appointments is a symbol present ourselves in the consciousness ofpurity before the Grand Master of the Universe. The Venerable Master then presents him with a twenty-fourinch gauge, anda gavel, and says: VM-We nowpresent you with the working tools of the Entered Apprentice. This gauge is divided into twenty-four equal parts, emblematical of the divisions of the day into twenty-four hours, which being embracedin three equalparts, gives eight hours from East to South for labor, eight hours from South to West, for the service of God and our worthy Brethren, and eight hours from West to East, for meditation andrest. The gavel, you are aware, is used with the gauge for adapting and preparing materials to the builders use, so they admonishthe Entered Apprentice to prepare his mind for the reception of the great truths,which are hereafter to be unfolded to him; to laythe cornerstone and foundation of character in Virtue and Purity, that the superstructure may be alike honorable to himself and to the Fraternity. When you wish to enter a Lodge, you will rap at the door thus: +++. On being admitted, you will, in advancingto the altar make three steps, each describing a square, thus, (shows him) you will then exhibit the sign (shows him) first to the East, then to the West, then to the South, and take a seat under the column designated "B." That letter is the initial of the Sacred Wordin this degree, and is given thus (whispers): B***. The Word and Grip must always be given together thus- ity of Masonry, andis called a Lodge, or the world. Here universal we havetheilluminated East, the North, West and South being" Venerable Master gives Candidate the Grip. darker colors. VM-TheGripis just and perfect. Give me the word. Theceiling represents the celestial canopy. Our Lodge is the world, signifying that in every clim¢ th 7 Mason may find a home,and in every land a brother. We nowinvest you with the badge of an Entered Apprenti® Mason, Whenyou enter a Lodge, wear this white apron thus- MC-Venerable Master, I do not know, being only an Apprentice Mason, howtoread or write. All I knowis howto spell. Give me the first letter and I will give you the second. 31 TWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES COLLECTANEA MC-Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye! I do hereby proclaim that Mr. (name) VM--Spell it and begin. has been duly initiated to the First Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scotch Rite, and legally constituted an Entered Apprentice, and active member of (Lodge name and number) and he MC-B. will be received and honoredaccordingly. VM-*. © VM-First and Second Assistants, please announce to the Brethren on your respective columns that our Brother Orator will nowfavor us with a work in Free-Masonic Architecture. ORATION MC-B***. Q.-Brother First Assistant, whatis the tie by which weare united? VM-Whatdoes this word signify? A.-Free-Masonry. MC-Power. Q.-Whatis Free-Masonry? VM-The Battery is given thus-+++ Candidate repeats Battery. A.-Free-Masonry is eminently a philosophical Institution, embracing within its scope the preservation of social, political and religious liberty, and generally, all subjects appertaining to the welfare of i VM-Brother Master of Ceremonies, please conduct Brother Cn upon him the West, that the First Assistant may examine secret instructions which we have given him. Q.-Are you a Free-Mason? The First Assistant examines him with regard to rapping at the door, A.-Mybrothers recognize meas such. the Step, Sign, Word and Battery. 1ST ASST-{raps) Venerable Master, his instructions are correct. : . : seal as@ VM-Brother Master of Ceremonies please give Brother (name) upon the Orient. The Master ofCeremonieswill give him a seat near the Secretary. VM-Brother Master of Ceremonies, you will officially proclaim . institution of Brother (name) to the First Degree, as an Enter' Apprentice Mason and active member of (name of Lodge g number) of the Ancient and Accepted Scotch Rite, inviting ™ Fraternity to receive him accordingly. . the Ea st Master of Ceremonies takes his position on the stepsin ae a d ‘zontal holding his sword in his right hand, fore arm extended horizoniar. swordvertical, point up. man, as an intellectual and socialbeing. Q-To what Rite do you belong? A.-Tothe Ancient and Accepted ScotchRite. Q.-Whatdo you understand by Rite? A-TI understand by the wordRite, one of the different forms through Which Free-Masonry is worked. Q.-Whatdo you understand by Scotch? A. ‘This word merely indicates that a Free-Mason, Ramsey by name, journeyed from Scotland to France, where he workedseveral degrees of our Rite, and Free-Masonry in order to honor him, called these degrees Scotch degrees or Scotch Free-Masonry. .-What do you understand by Ancient? 33 EES ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGR COLLECTANEA degrees ata A-I mean that our Rite, though divided into thirty-three ity, asfar antiqu est remot the modern period, may be traced backto its doctrines are concerned. Q.-Whatdo you understand by Accepted? = A.-I mean thatall Free-Masons, seeking in Free- Masonry the triumph \ must accept and work our Rite, which is, in all its degrees, the illustration of the principles contained in these three words. of Fraternity, Equality and Liberty among their fellow-beings, O Q.-Give methesign. A.-(Thesign is given.) A.-I cometo learn my rights and my duties as man, as citizen and mason. A.-That I should prefer to have my throat cut than ever betray the Q.-Whatis required to havea just and perfect Lodge? ~ A.-AII right angles, horizontally and perpendicularly. Q.-What doesit mean? A.-In the bosom ofa just and perfect Lodge. __A.-It is governed bythree, lighted by five, and madejust and perfec! ' Q.-Whatare the signs? Q.-Whydo you comein this Lodge? Q.-Where have you been received Free-Mason? sim A.-Bycertain signs, by a word and bya grip. by seven. cause of Free-Masonry, and to fail in the promises I have solemnly madein presence of my brethren. Q.-Give the grip to Master Expert. A.-(He gives the grip to Master Expert who, being satisfied says: The grip is just and perfect.) Q.-Give methe word. A.-Venerable Master, I do not know, being only an Apprentice Q.-Whoarethe three? Mason, howto read, how to write. All that I know is how to spell. Give methefirst letter and I will give you the second. A.-The Venerable Master and the two Assistants. Q.-Spell it and begin. Q.-Whoarethe five? A.-The Venerable Master, the two Assistants, the Orator and the Secretary, whoare called the five lights of the Lodge. A.-B. Qt, Q.-Whoare the seven? A.-* A.-Thefive first officers and the active members of this Lodge. Q.-* Q.-How long have you been a Fre e-Mason? A.-B***, A.-SinceI received the Light. Q.-Whatis the meaning of the word? Q.-How shall I know you to be a Mason? A.-Power. 34 ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES Q.-Whatis the form of a Lodge? Q.-Whyso? A.-An oblong square. A.-It is necessary there should be Wisdom to contrive, Strength to support, and Beautyto adorn all great and important undertakings, but more especially this ofours. Q.-How long? ~ COLLECTANEA A.-From East to West. Q.-Howwere youintroducedinto the Lodge when you wereinitiated? Q.-Howwide? A.-By y three er great and distinct knocksat the door. A.-Between North and South. Q.-Whatdo those three distinct knocks mean? Q.-Howhigh? A.-*Ask and it shall be given, seek and ye shall find, andit shall be e \| Oc opened unto you." A.-Fromthe surface of the earth to the highest heavens. Q.-Did you receive what you asked? Q.-Howdeep? A.-I received the Masoniclight, which I asked. A.-From the surface to the center. Q.-Did you find what you sought? Q.-What dothese dimensions mean? pm A.-They are symbolsto indicate that Free-Masonrybeing an universal - institution, ought to be worked in all countries of the world. - Q.-Whatdo you mean by the word Lodge? A.-The Lodge is a secret place where Free-Masons meet to perfec! A.-Ihave found a society of Free men, who are now my brothers, and who promised me help andassistance during the course of mylife. : Q.-Did they open unto you? A.-They have openedthe doors of a temple where lies the Mason's secret whichit is the duty of all Apprentice Masonsto deserve. their works, Q.-Why do Free-Masons meetin a secret place? A-In order not to be disturbed by the enemies of Fraternity, Equality ; and Liberty, and to better accomplish the great work of Free Masonry. --Whatsupports your L odge? dg A.-Three large columnsor pillars. one ---Whatare their names? Q.-Do you know thatsecret? A.-As Apprentice Mason, no. I have to ascend the last ofTSScotch Free-Masonry, whichis the thirtieth, and all that time I have to study with energy and perseverance. Q.-Howwasyoudisposed of, after your introductionin this Temple? A.-I was submitted to several physical and moral trials, and having i sustained them to the satisfaction of Free-Masonspresent, I was constituted Apprentice Mason. Q.-Wheredoes an Apprentice Mason sit in the Temple? A.-Wisdom, Strength and Beauty. 36 d A.-In Nn the the Nortt North. COLLECTANEA ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES A.-Three years. Q.-Why? A.-Becausethe darkest part of the word being symbolically represented by the North, the Apprentice Mason sit temporarily there, with the hope ofreceiving morelight in the mysteries and secrets ofFreeMasonry. Q.-Where does our Brother Second Assistantsit in the Temple? A.-Inthe South, venerable Master. Q.-Whatare his duties in the South? A.-Toassist our Brethren in preserving a remembrance of the impressions and sensations of the first of mankind, when he saw the sunin all its glory pass the meridian of the celestial canopy, and thereby learned to divide the day andits occupations. Q.-Where does our Brother First Assistantsit in the Temple? CLOSING nce to the Brethren of VM-First and Second Assistant, please annou an expression (Lodge name and number)that we will now unite in of thanks to our visiting Brethren. column you are IST and 2D ASSTS-(n succession) Brethren of my in expressing invited by our Venerable Master to unite with him our thanks to our visiting Brethren. Master then briefly The Venerable Master raps-all rise. The Venerable the Lodge unite thanks the visitor for their assistance. The membersof Battery as a and Sign the with the Venerable Master in giving wledge the ackno will compliment to the visitors. One of the visitors Sign and the g givin compliment, and then, ALL present unite in Battery. All remain standing. VM-(Raps and says) Let us pray. Source of good and Almighty Maker of the Universe, Eternal done A.-In the West, Venerable Master. Q.-Whatare his duties in the West? A.-To assist our Brethren in preserving a remembrance of the impressions and sensations which our First parent must have @> n? Q.-Whatis your age as an Apprentice Maso experienced when he saw the sun descending below the westem ) horizon, illumining the sky with golden drapery, succeeded by » twilight and the obscurity of darkness when all animated nature eriod seeks repose, thereby learning of God's design in givi eete10 giving us 2 P : for meditation andrest. Q.-Where does the Venerable Mastersit in the Temple? A.-In the East, Venerable Master. for if we have on this day light, accept our praise and thanks, ous, and seen the number of our anything useful and meritori . Brethren increased, we are indebtedforit to Thee bless its works, and ty; Protect, we beseech Thee, our Fraterni in the ways of Wisdom, in order that it may happily progress virtue and Liberty. All unite in response- "So mote it be."(all sit) 2 VM-Brothers First and Second Assistants, please informthe eee 0 works the g columns that we intend closin on your respective this day. my columns, it iS = IST and 2D ASSTS-C(n succession) Brethren of works of this Lodge intention of our Venerable Master to close the Q.-Whatare his duties there? in its First Degree. -Announced. A.-Toinstruct our Fraterni ty in preserving a remembrance of the divi ne amicnae instruction giy en our First Parent when he sawthe sul spot gain in the East, teaching himthe importance of measuring VM-Brother Second Assistant, what is your age as an Apprentice Free-Mason? - and tume of improving it with useful works and secrecy 39 38 ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES COLLECTANEA 2D ASST-Three years, measuring the number of my travels in search of light. ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTCH RITE OF FREE-MASONRY CRAFT DEGREE RITUAL OF THE SECOND, OR FELLOW VM-Whattime is allotted for work, to an Entered Apprentice? OFFICERS THEFIRST DEGREE IN AS SAME 2D ASST-Eight hours from morning to mid-day, andeight hours from mid-day to mid-night, at which time the hours ofrest begin. OPENINGOF THE LODGE. VM-wWhattimeis it now? 2D ASST-Midnight. VM--Since it is so (all arise)-To the Glory ofthe Grand Architect of the Universe, under the auspices of the Supreme Council of the 334 Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scotch Rite, in and for the of the Sovereign and Independent State of NewYork, and byvirtue powers on me conferred by the Respectable Lodge (mame and in the Second. The Lodge must be openedin the First Degree, andthen same Manner as The Opening in the Second degree is conducted in the the First, with the exception of the sign and battery- introductory When Apprentices are to be initiated to this degree the ucing of introd the as ceremonies are the sameasinthe Ist Degree, such Visitors, announcementof the object of the Meeting &c &c- the First Degree. number) \ hereby declare its works closed inbefore parting we will Wewill now allretire in peace, but way our promise of secrecy regarding all which has transpired ere. All extend the right hand, palm down, andsay: -Wepromise. VM-wWith me,Brethren. All unite in the Sign and Battery, THE LODGEIS CLOSED PREPARATION FORINITIATION door the following Upon a table Standing between the Altar and the named instruments will be systematically arranged.- 1 Twenty four inch Gauge ! Mallet. ] Chisel. |. Pair ofCompasses ! Commonflat ruler. ! ruler, ! Square. ! Trestle or tracing board ! Plumbline ! Waterlevel, and 1 Trowel- g The Candidate must be divested of coat, Vest and Cravat, wearin three times around the Slippers instead ofshoes, and have a cord passed loins with a knot in front, the two ends of the rope hanging © the degree; he will carry 4 ground; the apron worn as in the Apprentice commonrule upon his right shoulder- INITIATION ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES COLLECTANEA VM-Brother Master of Ceremonies, please inform our Brother Expert that we are readyto proceed. The Apprentice gives the rap of his degree at the door. TheInside Guardian looks out at the Wicket and informs the First Assistantthat there is an Apprentice at the door. 1ST ASST-{rap) Venerable Master, there is an Apprentice rappingat the door. VM-Whatare his wishes? IST ASST-(inquires & says) The Apprentice is in charge of our Brother Expert, and says that he has served his full time and wishes to be passed to a Fellow Craft. VM-wWhatis his name? His statues? His Masonic age? Howdoeshe expectto be passed to the FellowCraft degree? EXPERT-{answers through the Wicket) Because hehasserved hisful lime as an Apprentice with honor to himself, and to his profession, and bears a good Character for honor and probity with us in the world. i character and to have devoted himself assiduouslyto the learning of his degree. As knowledge became more generally disseminated, this period has been greatly abridged, and is now limited only by the views which he mayobtain in particular instances. We are pleased to notice in the the present instance the unanimity which prevails regarding your advancement to higher degree. You will have noticed that in the Apprentices degree, the Candidate has three Voyagesto perform, correspondingto the age he mustattain in that degree. So here you will have Five Voyages to accomplishindicative of the age you mustattain in this, before You will now commence your Voyages. The Expert conducts himto the front of the table where he gives the Apprentice sign, and remains stan ding. :he Venerable Master interrogates him on the Ist degree as far as he deems proper, and proceeds with: INTRODUCTORY REMARKS VM-The degree to which is particularly devoted to scj you are now about to be paassed : probation for an Apprentice wasrarelyless than three years, during which period he was expected to preserve a clear and unblemished being raised to the Masters degree. VM-lIt being so, let him enter. = part confined to the MAGI, DRUIDS and PRIESTS OF EGYPT who lived in lonely habitations, and in Caverns, and devoted themselves to the study of sciences, andattained to great reputation also for purity of morals and knowledge ofthe science of government. They communicatedtheir knowledge onlytothe initiated, and by the use of symbols unintelligible to all who had not received the sacred Rites. Ignorance broodedover the land like the darkness of night and could only be dissipated by the gradual diffusion of Light in those minds prepared to receive it. The period of entific investigations, and as the lessons i Brother Expert, you will please conduct our Brother Apprentice on his First Voyage. Candidate has Mallet in his right hand, Chisel in hisleft hand, passes once around in the direction North, East South and West, keeping the Altar to his right--On reaching his position, he will use the chisel and Mallet upon the rough stone or Ashlar, and then pass the Chisel slightly over the Smoothor perfect Ashlar. IST ASST-Venerable Master, the First Voyage is accomplished. VM-We will resume the history of man's progression in knowledgeat pdi et Principally directed to the moralculture of the point where weclosedin the First degree. ofScience oii and prolonged study of the invariable truth The wonderful structure of the human body combines every element of physical knowledge and man's first lessons the ese ie eG our attention is called to the development of the and admiration a i are enabled to contemplate with reverene ideas of the pecan ous worksofcreation andattain to clear of the Universe, -| nt and infinite Wisdom of the Grand Archited sein the earlier periods, learning was for a mos! 42 Sciences, were undoubtedly derived from an examination of this organization, unquestionably the perfection ofinfinite Wisdom. In the right hand, when clinched, he saw a powerful instrument for Percussion, the Mallet furnished him by his Creator, and his left hand he saw was designed for the skillful arrangement and 43 COLLECTANEA ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES adjustmentof the object submitted to the action ofthe right, and here he has the Chisel. Hence, the Mallet is a symbol of the strength ofthe right hand, and the Chisel, ofthe skill ofhis left. The human intellect had now madeits first step in progressive knowledge,in tracing cause and effect. Man saw that his hands were not acted upon by involuntary muscles andthat theywere the instruments of a mighty power within him. Hence the adoptionof the Mallet as a proper symbolof will, and the chisel ofdiscretion. Man now had discovered that there was a principle within him, which placed him superiorto all animated creation; and thatall was created subject to him and for his use; he had anintuitive knowledge that this principle closely allied him to an Infinite Creator. To an extent he had the power ofcreating; he could give new andvaried forms, could invent and imitate, and his hands could give semblance to his ideas. No other created being possessedthis power. Asthe hands were instruments of this infinite principle, finger describe a right hand at the vertex, and with the index circumference about the angle thus[ illustrated]. accomplished. 1ST ASST-Venerable Master, the Second Voyageis ntly furnishes man VM-The mechanical organization ofthe hand evide right angle and the with his first ideas of the perpendicular and the htin the initiatory right line-a very valuable and suggestive thoug s progress to all state of science as forming the first step in man' e; hence the line knowledge, to the infinite in wisdom and knowledg UNIT of IAL point or and perpendicular may be considered the INIT and perfectness of every all science and knowledge, the beauty the accuracy of its mechanical structure depending primarily upon of unlimited the idea lines and perpendiculars. The line conveys extent leadingto the infinite. Gi, e idea of limited The COMPASSES onthe contrary conveyth with the Mallet has been selected also as a symbol ofthe Infinite, and the Chisel, of Variety. Knowledge and instruction having been retained and mference in connection extent or of the FINITE, and the circu communicated by the ancients in symbolic language, we can only industry. attaina correcttranslation andto a literal reading, by reverting !0 the circumstances surrounding manat that period, and weat? surprised on discovering that these notions which seemto bethe result of an elaborate study of man, and to belongto a far advanced Philosophy, must have been coeval with man's earliest instruction from the great book of Nature. _ At that period the progress of mind wasfree and could pursté its onward course unobstructed; in progress of ages formidable obstacles have arisen, and MIND has to contend with error and prejudice in search for light, and is nowstrengthened andpleased trace truth back through the obscurity which has surrounded it, the period when man's readings of nature were illuminated bythe pure light from above. VM-Brother Expert, you will please proceed with our Brothe! Apprentice on his Second Voyage. vee the ruler in his left and the Compasses in his right hand which connect the finite with the right line led to that train of ideas and incentive to mechanical the infinite, furnishing though ; the boundaries set to human The COMPASSES are indicative of te, showing man powers, encompassing the finite within the Infini with the io on that the extent of his powers in comparis with t POWERFUL is but a drop to the waters of the vast deep, powers will hearer satisfying assurance that the limits to his ts an at each step in his progress, constantly developing objec step to truths of manifold variety and interest, leading him stepofbythe laws perception a clearer and more intimate knowledge and of the butes attri governing the Universe, and the preserves h whic influence intelligence. The restraining relationship of each pointin the circumference to the - a the aining man er are clear perception of the Truth from error, restrfrom those ee, hi rving prese , bounds of reason and sense 1s h may be above that which flights after a knowledge whic written. VM-Brother Expert, you will proceed upon the third voyage. avels in the samedirection as in the First Voyage, keeping the Altar at right hand, and at the conclusion of the Vevage will lay down his et and will imitate the tracing upon the Trestle board of" hor none? and vertical line, by placing the left hand flat on the boar jnaers vertical and thumb horizontal (thus L) and then describe a circ wilh the vertex of the angle as a center by placing the thumb of IN Candidate, the Ruler in his left hand andthe Lever in his right nm IS 44 45 of the voyage, a Travels in the same direction, and at the conclusion a small stone a downhis implements, and with his right handlifts then uses the lever in moving a largerone. hed. , the third Voyage is accomplis IST ASST-Venerable Master COLLECTANEA ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES VM-Man foundthe perfect lever represented in this fore arm and elbow, and as the necessity arose for moving large masses, his inventive powers were early exercised to bring an application of the principle to his assistance; hence arose the several varieties of that most valuable if elementary mechanical principle. The intelligence required in adjusting the fulcrumand armsof the lever so as to produce the maximumeffect, renders the Lever and exceedingly appropriate symbol of Weakness made Strengthby intellect, or of the power of Mind over Matter. You have the ruler in company with the Lever by way of indicating the necessity of subjecting physical force to the operations and control of mind, as well in the exercise ofbodily strength as in the adoption of the mechanical powers to the production of the perfect machine. Great power comes to nought or is only productive of evil unless guided and governed by Superior Wisdom. Manfinds himself surrounded by animal powersof various degrees, all subject to his will, many possessing a physical force far superiorto his own, demanding at his hands the exercise of judgment and of mercy. - Soin the relations of man to man where no Subjection works, and that beauty and stability were the invariable attendants upon regularity. Hence, the Square became his most indispensable instrument, and with the ruler in his left hand, and the Square in his right, he had regularity as the primary distinguishing characteristic of intelligence plainly symbolized. The universe with its myriads of Worlds, and harmony of motion, the wonderful organization of the Vegetable and Animal Creation, even to the most insignificant of the Species, gave unmistakable evidence that order and regularity were essential and evident characteristics of Infinite intelligence. Man found a comfortable assuranceof his relationship to the Grand Architect of the Universe, in that order was an elemental principle of intelligence and of beauty with him as withhis creator. As we progress in the knowledge of man, of his physical and mental organization, the more clearly do we perceive the close alliance between him andthe All Wise, and come to viewhimas a living, breathing, tangible representative ofthat universal force from whichissue life, motion and all created things. VM-Brother Expert, you will proceed with our Brother upon his fifth and last Voyage. is ordained, we owea respective consideration to the rights of the Without implements, travels in the same direction and resumes his lowly as to the most exalted. position in silence. The history of the institution of Free-Masonry furnishes nay notable instances, and has generally been remarkable for the result ofits teachings in this regard. Deference to the rights of others has ever been the happiest theme, repelling uponall proper occasions the brutal principlethat Right obtains from Might. VM--Bro. Expert, please accompan Fourth Voyage. pany our B ce onl ab Brother Apprentice The Square in his right hand and the Ruler in his left. Travels in the same direction, on his return, the Apprentice will lay his right handflat uponthe Trestle Board, so that his thumb and index finger may form4 right angle. 1ST ASST-Venerable Master, the fourth Voyage is accomplished. \ M-In man's first Mechanicalefforts, he was furnished with the Square" or right Angle, byextending the thumbandfore or index finger. In the progress of his Structures he found this Angleto be of first importance to the Stability, Beauty and regularity ofhis 46 IST ASST-Venerable Master, the fifth Voyage is accomplished. VM-Inthis Voyage we have mandivested ofall implements and heis here more particularly called to an examination of himself and of the functions pertaining to his physical and mental organization. Man soon discovered that progress and constant change was indelibly stamped upon all things surrounding him, and that progress to maturity and to decay were governed by invariable and immutable laws. In the Vegetable World, he sawthe high perfections of maturity attained only by Cultivation, and that the fertile earth gave forth of the abundanceof her increase, save when called for by the labor of man;also, in the animals given for man's domestication and use, his cultivation and care was necessaryto the development of their highest benefits, without work, the wealth of the Earth lay dormantat his feet, and the animal and vegetable Predictions retroceded to their imperfect, unfruitful conditions. _So with man, change marks the every moment of his *xistence; there is no resting point for himuntil he lays himself downfor the last great change; andit is only by constant work and 47 ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES COLLECTANEA cultivation of his mental and physical faculties that he can reach the perfection of Maturity and make the decline of his life, like the descending sun, more and more resplendent toits passing away. As the plant, in the absence of cultivation and of work, man rapidlyrelapses into a state of barbarism approaching nearerand more near the Wild Beastsof the forest. The responsibilities and obligations of man's free agency devolved upon him as soon as he discovered these laws; he saythe road plain before him and he consequences of departure fromit. Hence man found an abundantand fruitful study in the great and ever present book of Nature, pointing with unerring fingerto the duties he owedto himself. In truth, such is the object and purport ofall the instruction conveyedin this degree, directing ,man to correct andintelligent reading from Nature of the lawappertaining to his own welfare. You may rememberthat at yourfirst step into this symbolical world, your attention was called to several interrogatories-lst. What does man oweto his fellow beings? Thetenorof the lessons in the first degree. 2d. What does man owe to himself? And here we have the subject of the Second Degree. There were others. They areindicative of man's progress in knowledge of his duties as a man,and of the instruction andtrain of ideas appertaining to each degree as establishedin the earlier and purer days ofthe institution, ere the sacrilegious hands of bad men perverted it to selfish, religious and political ends. As youprogress in your Masonic readings, you will observe that in the rite which comesto us from England, commonlycalled the York or English Rite, the lectures and teachingsin theFellow Craft degree 1S a compendium or dictionary of scientific terms, giving brief and not very intelligible definitions of the Mosai¢ no of the Creation, of the use of artificial Globes, of the orders Fsal ee senses, of Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, disonyeriea cine tne usic and Astronomy, embracing the ee "a panrales names, to the present day. " inveatinnicn cto "Masonry we deem these scientl uf 8 as loreign to the subject matter of the Second Degree and a wide departure from ancient usages. road atei pene in its various departments, ib and cannottherefore be ey Ye pene aecalled au ag Andie in whatis properly embraced Cra. Macon rie Sciences pertain to maEnts of Civilization, the Arts "~ subject matter nf : ea different order of ideas and formthe where full and ane and higher degrees in the Scotch Ba ions investigat 48 regarding the learnings of recent improvements anddiscoveries upon the welfare and advancement of man in his progressafter a knowledge of the good, the beautiful andtrue In the Fellow Craft or Second Degree, we conform with the utmost of strictness to the ideas properly appertaining to it, and scrupulously follow the work as observed in the Ancient Institution. We deemit more strictly Masonic as being a ground upon which men of every nation andcreed canstand in the union and fellowship of a happyfraternity. Manis here called to an examination of himselfthat he may attain to a proper estimate of his own position and progress; is shown whathe is by the will and dispensation of his maker, giving hima correct andrational viewofhimself, of his rights and ofhis duties, so that he may be the better prepared to withstand the temptations to deviate from the paths whichlead to honor, to happiness and to truth as traced for him by his All Wise and Beneficent Father. VM-The Brother Expert will conduct our Brother to the East for our further instructions. The Expert will let the Candidate ascendthe steps to the East and stand by the balustrade nearthe Secretary. VM-We have seen that the exterior world is as a great book,giving us intelligible and truthful readings of Nature's laws, leading us to look through Nature up to Nature's God. Look about you. The Lodge is a symbol of the world, extending from East to West, from North to South, from the depth ofthe Earth to the Celestial Heavens. In the East, the Rising Sun, the grand Source and of Light and heat, shines in the Lodge as the unwearied ruler guide of our working hours, the symbol of his Creator's power and Watchful care, while the moon, the resplendentorb of the night, with her attendant stars, reflect the greater glories of divine magnificence, diffusing light and harmonyin our pathwayto Truth, Liberty, and Fraternity. The Union Cord with Love Knots, which runs around the of the Mystic Tie which Lodge, upon the architrave, is indicative rnity, telling of happyFrate unites us as Brothers in the bonds ofa lull generous love to Fellow man. The Mosaic Pavement, bordered bythe IndentedTressel, is the Emblemof the thousand events and accidents with which the frame of our time on the Earthis filled, and as it were chequered, while are properly institute 49 CRAFT BLUE DEGREES ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH esents the many blessings the richly adornedtesselated border repr | which surround us. ithin the Equilateral In its center we have the "Blazing Star" w ing the chequered and Triangle. TheInfinite Intelligence overlook as coming fromand te Fini variegated scenes of human life. The existing in the Infinite. no shadowof The Plumb and Level are constant, giving es. henee the caus us deviation, subject to no deflection by extraneo on tati of the man Plumb has ever been deemed a proper represen of Equity, is "in whoby an undeviating observance ofthe precepts t, before God conscious virtue bold" and can stand undaunted, erec . and Man. the in in orig ts hadi y entl The Trowel, as an instrument, evid g use which man madeof the palm ofhis hands in smoothin the ted asal surface of his work in soft materials, and has been adop tics, asperi the emblem of Forgiveness, teaching us to overlook defects and short comings of our brethren, that we may dwel us together in unity. A patient forbearance of what may appear to Myst our yin mon l har to ntia as weaknessin our brotheris esse Brotherhood. You entered with the Twenty-four inch gauge, a workingtod! of the Apprentice degree with which you are familiar. The Rough Ashlar, an unwroughtstone is emblematic of mat in his uncultivated state-and COLLECTANEA VM-Brother Master of Ceremonies youwill please take the Candidate in charge and conducthimtothealtar. The candidate will place his right hand upon the Square, Compasses and left hand, book, The Venerable Master comesthen with a swordin his ing follow the repeat will ate and a gavel in his right, when the Candid obligation as dictated by the Venerable Master OBLIGATION In the presence of the Grand Architect of the Universe under the t authority of the Supreme Council of the 33d degree of the Ancien the for and in , asonry and Accepted Scotch Rite of Free-M of Sovereign and Independent State of New York, andin presence in full) on my word of this Assembly of Free-Masons, I (name secrets and honor, do solemnly promise, faithfully to keep the s of wordsof the Fellow Craft Degree, as prescribed bythe statute thrown to the Order, and I would rather have my heart torn out and se-so solemn promi the beasts of prey, than to violate this my help me God! VM-Truthand the blessing of God be with you! it The Perfect Ashlar, or wrought stone is emblematic of man ions have been his moreperfect state when his mind andhis pass : n. cultivated and subdued by educatio The Three Lights around the altar indicate the pointal which man naturally passed from work to rest, morning, mid-day ® which guides evening,following the march ofthe Grand Luminary us during our daily labors. The Trestle or Tracing Boardis the emblem of reflection. The wisemanwill havehis plans carefully designed before engaging " any important work. less" e As every featurein the exterior world conveys its the Lodge, words of wisdoma in this symbolic world, so ; truth ed ciat y asso with each and ever object however simple, taking fountain of all Wisdom the back to that purer Source oflight, the wondrous works of the Grand Architect of the Universe. Youwill now take the obligation required ofa FellowCt! Are you ready? CANDIDATE-Yes, INVESTITURE OF THE DEGREE The Venerable Master extends the point of his sword overthe Candidate's head and Says: under the "In the nanie of the Grand Architect of the Univerofse, Ancient the degree 33d the of l Counci me Supre authority of the Free-Masonry, in and for the and Accepted Scotch Rite of of New York, and by virtue of the State ndent Indepe Sovereign and ute you @ powers on meconferred, I do hereby make and constit Scotch rite, Fellow Craft Free-Mason of the Ancient and Accepted and declare you an active member of the Respectable Lodge (name and number)." Then the Venerable Master gives five raps with his gavel oe the of his apron blade of his sword, goes to the Candidate, lets the flap East. the down, shakes hands with him, and resumes his seat in VM-Brother Master of Ceremonies please conductour new ly initiated Brother to the East for our secret instructions. 5] ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES The Master of Ceremonies will give him a seat nearthe Secretary, whenthe Venerable Master will approach near andsay: COLLECTANEA MC-Be it known from East to West, from North to South, that Brother (name) has beenlegally passed to the Fellow Craft Degree, VM-Admission to a Lodge at work in this degree is obtained by rapping at the door thus: +++-++. The Inside Guardianwill then open the wicket and ask you the Word of Pass, whichis "Sch********" meaning "an Ear of Corn"or "a River," and which you will give in this manner- (fells him howto giveit). When the doors open for you, you will advance towards the Altar, making these steps (shows him) to the Venerable Masterin the East, then facing to the left, give the same sign to the First Assistant in the West; then facing aboutto the right, give the same sign to the Second Assistant in the South. You will then take a seat under column "J." Thatletter is the initial of the Sacred Wordin this degree, and is given thus (whispers): J*k**, The Word and Grip must always be given together thus- AR in the Ancient and Accepted Scotch Rite, and admitted as an active memberof the Respectable Lodge (name and number) in thecity of New York, under authority of the Supreme Council of Inspectors General of the 33d Degree, in and for the Sovereign and Independent State of New York and the Fraternity are invited to receive him accordingly. VM-First and SecondAssistants, please announce to the Brethren on your respective columns that our Brother Orator will now favor us with a work in Free-Masonic Architecture. LECTURE ON THE SECOND DEGREE VM-BrotherFirst Assistant, are you a Fellow Craft Mason? Venerable Master gives Candidate the Grip. FIRST ASST-Venerable Master, I am, try me. The Battery is given thux-+++-++4 Q-wWhydid you receive the Degree of Fellow Craft? Candidate repeats Battery and Venerable Master resumeshis seat A.-In order to work to the best of my strength and ability will all Free-Masons, my Companions andBrethren, to the final triumph of Masonicprinciples. VM--Brother Master of Ceremonies, please conduct Brother (name) to the West, that the First Assistant may examine him upon our secret instructions. Al the conclusion of the examination, the IST ASST-{raps) Venerable Master,h is instructions are correct. Q.-Whatis the great work contemplated by Free-Masons? A.-To make all men equal by labor; and a perfect equality will never reign in this world unless the principles of true Free-Masonry are knownandputin practice. VM-Brother Master of Ceremonies plea se give Brother (name) a seat upon the Q-How wereyoureceived a FellowCraft? The Master ofCeremonies will giv e him A.-My eyes wide open, and in the plenitude of my strength and freedom. Orient for this day. a seat near the Secretary. VM--Brother Master of Cer emonies, please proclaim, from the East, that Brother (name) has been duly and legally constituted a Fellow Craft Mason, in the Anc 1ent and Accepted Scotch Rite, that he has received the solemn o bligations and Secret instructions of the degree, and inv ite the Fratemity to receive him accordingly. PROCLAMATION 52 Q.-Whatdid you see on entering the Lodge? A.-Two large pillars, one at the left hand of the First Assistant with the letter "B," and the other at his right hand with theletter "J." Q.-Whatwas their composition? COLLECTANEA ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES A: Q. -Molten or Cast Brass. A.-The Mallet and Chisel serve to pare and hew the Rough Stone, in taking off its asperity and givingit its proper form. -What weretheir dimensions? The Ruler and the Compasses are tools by which lines are A. -Eighteen cubits in height, twelve in circumference, and four in diameter. drawn on plain and smooth surfaces. The Leveris destined to raise heavy bodies, and the Square to form equalsides andright angles. Q. Whywere they cast hollow? Q.-Whatis the moral and symbolical meaning of these tools? A.-Thebetter to preserve the archives of Free-Masonry, and also the money destined to the paymentof Fellow Crafts and ‘Apprentices. Q. Q.-Whatis the use ofthese different tools? How did you gain admission? Bya Sign, by a Pass Word and a Sacred Word and bya Grip. A.-Bythe Mallet and chisel we meanthata true Free-Mason oughtto divest himself of his prejudices and vices. By the Ruler, that our actions ought to be governed and measured by the eternal principles of morality. By the Compasses, that we ought to contain ourselves in the limits of truth and justice. By the Lever,thatit is our duty, to oppose a determinedresistanceto all that is arbitrary Give me the Sign? and despotic-and by the Square, that we ought to square our actions by the opinions of good men,and ourlives by the precepts (The Sign is given). of philosophers. What does it denote? Q-How did you makethe fifth voyage? That I should rather have my heart torn out by the roots than to A.-With my hands entirely free. assembled in this Lodge. Q-Why? Give the Pass Word to Brothe r Expert. A.-As an indication to the Fellow Crafts, that it is only after a long violate the promise I made in the presence of my Brethren and tedious labor that he will be permitted to rest and enjoyinhis freedom and independence. Sch tk Give the Sacred Wordto Bro ther Expert. Q.-Has our Lodge any Lights or Ornaments? J*k**, A-It has. Ist, the Mosaic or Chequered Pavement, representing this World, which, though chequered with goodand evil, yet Brethren Give the Grip to Brothe r Expert. may work together thereon and not stumble. 2nd, the Blazing Star as a symbol of the true light which Free-Masonry spreads over the whole World-and 3rd, the Cord of Union which surrounds our Lodge, teaching all Free-Masons tolive together as a family of (The Gripis given.) Howwere you disposedo fafter you ent ered the Lodge? I made five voya Bes. In the first I had in myhand a Mallet anda Chisel, in the and a Pair of Compasses, in the Ruler third, a Ruler andere a Lever,a in the fourth a Ruler and a Square. 54 Brethren, in order to better defendall their political, civil and social rights, Q-Has your Lodge any Jewels? ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES A.-It has-six; three moveable and three immovable. COLLECTANEA A.-Five years. Q.-Whatarethe three moveable Jewels? A ~The Level, Plumb and Trowel. Q. -Whatdo they teach? VM-First and SecondAssistant, please announce to the Brethren of (Lodge name and number) that we will now unite in an expression of thanks to ourvisiting Brethren. -The Level, equality; the Plumb, rectitude of life and conduct, and the Trowel, teaching all Free-Masons that they ought not only to forgive their mutual wrongs and offences, but also to cement and strengthen theties of Brotherhood. -Whatare the three Immovable Jewels. ~The RoughAshlar, the Perfect Ashlar and the Trestle Board. What dothey represent? IST and 2D ASSTS-(In succession) Brethren of my column youare invited by our Venerable Master to unite with him in expressing our thanks to our visiting Brethren. The Venerable Master raps-all rise. The Venerable Masterthen briefly thanks the visitor for their assistance. The membersof the Lodge unite with the Venerable Master in giving the Sign and Battery as a compliment to the visitors. One of the visitors will acknowledgethe compliment, and then, ALL present unite in giving the Sign and Battery. All remainstanding. The Rough Ashlar represents man in his rude and imperfectstate 7a CLOSING of nature; the Perfect Ashlar represents man in that state of perfection to which all hope to arrive by meansof a virtuous life and education; and the Trestle Board is the emblem of reflection and wisdom. Where dothe Fellow Crafts sit in the Temple? VM-{Raps and says) Let us pray. Almighty Makerof the Universe, Eternal Source of good and light, accept our praise and thanks, for if we have on this day done anything useful and meritorious, and seen the number of our Brethren increased, we are indebtedforit to Thee. Protect, we beseech Thee, our Fraternity; and bless its works, in orderthat it may happily progress in the ways of Wisdom, virtue and Liberty. In the South orin the North. All unite in response- "So moteit be." (all sit) Whyin the South? lo help Master Masonsin their works, and to profit by their lessons. Why in the North? YM-Brothers First and SecondAssistants, please inform the Brethren $n your respective columns that we intend closing the works of this day, as and 2D ASSTS-(In succession) Brethren of my columns, it is the Toassist the Apprentices in their works. How dothe FellowCrafts work ? With Joy, Fervor and Freedom. What is your age as a Fellow Craft? 56 intention of our Venerable Masterto close the works of this Lodge in its Second Degree.-Announced. YM-Brother Second Assistant, what is your age as a FellowCraft Free-Mason? 2D ASST- -Five years, measuring the numberofmytravels in searchof light. ¥ UE DEGREES AFT BL AT WOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CR to a FellowCraft? VM_-Whattime is allotted for work, at which time the hours ofrest 2D ASST-From mid-day to mid-night, COLLECTANEA RITUAL OF THE THIRD DEGREE Officers sameas inthe First and Second Degrees. begin. PREPARATION OF THE LODGE FORINITIATION. VM-Whattimeis it now? 2D ASST-Midnight. Death. Grand Architect of VM_-Sineeitis so (all arise)-To the Glory of the il of the 33d the Universe, underthe auspices of the Supreme Counc and for the in Rite, h Scotc ted Degree of the Ancient and Accep tue of the Sovereign and IndependentState of New York, and byvir yay tid | a The Lodge must be hung with Black, strewed with Tears or Symbols of powers on me conferred by the Respectable Lodge (name and - number) I hereby declare its works closed in the Second Degree. The Table and Altar covered with black palls. The arrangements for lighting the Lodge, whendesired, must be abundant, either with Gas or Candle. During the Ceremonies, no lights are permitted save those hereafter designated. The Altar shall be furnished with an open Bible, with the Square and Compasses placed Masonically uponit. The three Tripods surrounding the Altar must be supplied with unlighted Candles. Wewill now all retire in peace, but before parting we will renew our promise of secrecy regarding all which has transpired placed a Mall, the head ofwhich must be stuffed with Woolor Cotton, here. and covered with black Clothor leather. All extend the right hand, palm down,andsay: THE EAST-On the Table of the Venerable Master there will be A Transparency, dimly lighted, surrounded by a Skull with the device plainly written across the Transparency "In the midst of Life vem a are in Death." Nearandin front of the Mastertable, there will be placed a larg Wepromise. VM-With me, Brethren. Transparency representing a chequered or Mosaic pavement upon which is a Coffin covered with a black pall strewed with Tears and Skulls. There will also be represented upon it a Tree, so designedthat "the All unite in the Sign and Battery. THE LODGEIS CLOSED Cross" shall be apparent with a branch of "Acacia" with three limbs, one extending upon each horizontal armof the Cross andone uponthe upper vertical arm. On the upper vertical armwill also be placed a "Blazing Star" within an equilateral Triangle, and at the foot ofthe Cross will be placed the Square and Compassesforming a Lozenge. PREPARATIONIN THE WEST Onthe Table will be a transparency dimly lighted withthis inscription "Life comes out of Death." Upon the Transparency will be a human skull. Uponthe table there will be a roll of paper seven inchesin circumference and eighteen inches in length. Also a pair oflarge Compasses made of wood, having Iron Pivots. PREPARATIONIN THE SOUTH ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES COLLECTANEA On the Table a transparency with this inscription "Do thy Work anddie without fear." A roll ofpaperas in the West. Alsoa flat ruler, 24 The Expert goes to the Anti Chamber, makes the proper inquiries, returns leaving the doorslightly ajar, andfromthe Altar reports: inches. PREPARATION OF CANDIDATES The Master of Ceremonies assumes charge of the Candidate in an VM-See that no stain of blood besmears his hands or clothing and bring in his apron. about him;his left arm and shoulder must be withdrawn fromthe sleeve EXPERT-Venerable Master, we have carefully examined that Fellow Craft and find him clear fromsuspicion of having participated in that most foul and abhorrent deed; his hands are clean andhis adjoining room, divest him of Coat, Cravat and Shoes, receives his Watch, Money, Knife, Keys and all metallic substances he mayhave ofhis shirt and undershirt, so as to be entirely naked, and a small silver Square will be tied upon his naked armjust above the elbowwitha black ribbon. A cord will be girded aroundhis loins three times. He rena EXPERT-Venerable Master, one ofour Brothers is at the door having in charge a Fellow Craft. will wearhis apron asa Fellow Craft. OPENING THE LODGE The Lodge must be formally opened in the Ist, 2nd and 3rd Degrees successively, following the generaldirections givenin the Ritual ofthe Ist Degree, giving the sign and battery pertaining to each Degree, greal care being observed that all present be entitled to seats. RECEPTION OF VISITORS The Master of Ceremonies will visit the Anti Chamber and Avenues andbring the Visitors register to the Venerable Master who will give direction regarding the receptionof the Visitors. Announcementof the object of the meeting by the Venerable Master calling for objections 10 the initiation, giving them due consideration, and' if there are none, he will ask Jor a unanimous assent on the part ofall present-sameas in the First Degree. INITIATION The Master of Ceremonies causes the Candidate to rap at the door as4@ Fellow Craft. The Inside Guardianlooks through the wicket andrepor's apron, which I bring you,is spotless. The Expert takes the apron to the East and resumeshisseat. to gain VM-Brother Conductor, how does that Fellow Craft expect admission to our solemnities? (( MC-Byvirtue of the wordof pass. y strange, and VM-Byvirtue of the word of pass! Thatis exceedingl how could for, ons; hensi sufficient cause for the most fearful appre by a than save word that he have obtained possession of been has fear we h participation in the horrid crime whic committed? that Fellow Brother First Assistant, you will go and examine by which spot or mark trace, any Craft again, search carefully for r. Maste able Vener we may lear of the fate of our Most IST ASST-(After complying, says) Venerable Master, a strict examination fails to elicit anything which can justly attach suspicion to that Fellow Craft. VM-It being so, go out again and ask himforthe wordofpass to the First Assistant. The First Assistant goes out and saysto the Candidate: 1ST Te -Venerable Master, there is a Fellow Craft rapping at the or. IST ASST-Give me the word of pass. VM-Brother Expert, ascertain who is thus rudely disturbing ™ solemn meditations. : The Candidate answers: CAND-I cannot, my conductorwill giveit for me. 61 ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES the word of pass. Ist Asst-(To Conductor) Give me , MC-(in a whisper) T******** 1ST ASST-Venerable Master, that Fellow Craft could not give methe word of pass-herelied upon his Conductor whogaveit correctly. VM-Lethim enter. The Master of Ceremonies takes the ends of the cord whichgirds the Candidate and makes him enter backwardsas far as the Altar, where he will stand with his face to the door or West. VM--Brother Fellow Craft, you find us surrounded with the solemn paraphernalia of Death, engaged in contemplating the momentous mysteries attendant upon man's final laying down torest, in the arms of the dread Conqueror. ; Man is subjectto that unalterable decree of the Almighty: "O! dust thou art and unto dust shalt thou return"-and-‘The spirit shall return unto God whogave it." Death, when theresult of of natural causes, may be met witha cheerful happyreliance, comforting to those whose hearth stones have been made desolate at the hands of the fell destroyer; but our hearts are appalled when our dear friends are suddenlysentbythe inhumanity of manto their last final account to stand unaneled before their maker. You find us thus cast down with the most hopeless of sorrows, at the fearful apprehension of a most unnatural deatht our most Venerable Master. No trace of him has yet been discovered. A recent corpse has been found and broughtin, which you will see in the coffin at your left, but it is not that of ou! Master. Its shocking mutilation has added greatly to our fears and anxiety regarding his fate. As he possessed knowledge and held a secret ofvast import !0 the advancementofthe Fellow Craft we fear he hasfallen a victum to the overreaching reckless ambition of wicked, unprincipled mee of that degree, and thatin him, Truth and Integrity has been crushed to earth bythe violent hands of intrigue and oppression. Haveyou any knowledge of a conspiracy against his life, of have you in any manner participated in his overthrow? CAND-No. COLLECTANEA VM-Nowit will be impossible for you to join us in this Most Worthy pursuit, until admitted to a full participation in the secrets and mysteries of the Masters degree. Are you prepared to undergo the fearful trials incident to this most instructive institution? CAND-Yes. VM-Brother Conductor, you may proceed with your charge, upon the First Voyage. Travels from North to East keeping Altarat right hand, giving the Apprentices Sign as he passes the East, South and West, and as each officer answers the sign, he will give three raps. brings the Candidate fo the Altar, from thence takes him to the Second Assistant where the Candidate will give the App.. rap upon the table. The Second Assistant rises places his roll ofpaper on the nape ofthe neck ofthe Candidate, as to detain him and SAYS: 2D ASST-Who comes here? MC-A Fellow Craft, who has served his full time and desires to be raised to the Masters Degree. 2D ASST-Howdoes he expect to gain admission? MC-Through the word of pass. 2D ASST-How is it possible for himtogive it? MCI, his Conductor, will give it for him. 2D ASST-Give it to me. MC-(In a whisper) T#***###*, 2D ASST-Let him pass. "he Master ofCeremonies leads the Candidate tothe Altar. 2D ASST-Brother First Assistant, the Candidate has passed the South Correctly. FT BLUE DEGREES ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRA the First Voyage has been 1ST ASST-(raps) Venerable Master, correctly performed. the Candidate uponhis VM-Brother Conductor, you may proceed with Second Voyage. g the Fellow Craft's The Second Voyage is performedasthe First, givin he will place at the Altar, Sign, and when the Candidate has reached his w Craft upon that proceed to the West and give the rap of the Fello Officers table. upon the The First Assistant will rise, place his roll of paper Candidate's breast, and say: are given 1ST ASST-Who comes here? (Further questions and answers place by dhis resume has ate Candid the as at the South, and when the Altar-) the joyful acclamation of "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." You will now take the Master Masonsobligation. The Master of Ceremonies will cause the Candidate to place his hands-the right hand over the left-resting upon the Square, Compasses and Bible. All present rise and witness. The Venerable Master goes to the Altar and causes the Candidate to repeatfrom his dictation. OBLIGATION In the presence of the Grand Architect of the Universe, under authority of the Supreme Council of the 33d Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scotch Rite of Free-Masonry, in and for the Sovereign and Independent State of New York, with this assemblage of Master Masons as witnesses, I, (name in full) upon the West 1ST ASST-{raps) Venerable Master, the Candidate has passed and completed his Second Voyage correctly. VM-Brother Conductor, please proceed upon the Third Voyage. the Travels in the same directions, no signs or raps are given and Candidate quitely resumeshis position by the Altar. 1ST ASST-(raps) accomplished. COLLECTANEA Venerable Master, the Third Voyage is VM-Those three Voyages my Brother, recall the last sad scene of all, the final panorama of Youth, manhood and Senility. At the conclusion of ma's tumultuous Voyage of life, his every action passes in quick review before him and the various scenes oflife come up to his mind as with the speed of thought. All the sins of his life will dart their venomousfangs into his very soul, calling for judgment at his own hands. Happy the man who can lay downto his final rest with conscience void of offence towards God and man,andas he !s with a parting from earth can viewthe fading scenes of his life my sacred word of honor do hereby solemnly promise, never to reveal the secrets, words and mysteries of the Master Mason degree, never to speak thereon except to a regular Master ofthe same Rite, or in a regular and legally constituted Lodge thereof; and I do furthermore give my sacred promise to do nounjustifiable violence orm any manner to defame or otherwise harm a Brother Mason, his Mother, Sister or Daughter, but to be to themas a true and faithful brother, and to assist themin their adversity to the extent of my ability. Also, to obey the general statutes ofthe Scotch Rite, the regulations of the Supreme Council for the State of New York, the By Lawsof this Lodge, and cause the sameto be obeyed I would rather have my bodysevered in twoparts, my bowels tured out and burned, and the ashes thereofscattered to the w inds, than to violate this my solemn obligation. So help me God. so sacred an VM-God grant that you may never be prompted to violate obligation. The Venerable Masterthen removesthe cordfromthe Candidate'sloins, - upon him the Fellow Craft Apron, leaves him behindthe Altar, resumes his seat in the East, requestsall to be seated, the Master of forgiving and repentantheart. Then is Death robbed of his sting, ~"remonies giving the Candidate a seat. and the graveof its victory. The good man goes downto his grave with the blessings of for he il] hear the living, and death lays him upon a bedof glory, VM-The ; M-The instruction conveyedin this degree is as important as the remonies are impressive. Constituting as it does the last of the 64 Purely symbolical degrees, it is important that its teachings should 65 ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES be clearly comprehended, and that you may acquire strength to withstand its trials, and a proper state of mind to dulyreceiveits instructions, we will relate something of its history and of the terrible legend connected therewith. The degree is founded upon and draws its lesson from a legendary accountof circumstances and events whichtranspired at the building of Solomon's Temple at Jerusalem. From the Bible we learn that at the time when Saul ascended COLLECTANEA shall be put to him, with thy cunning men, and with the cunning men of my Lord David, thy father." We also read, v. 17 & 18, "And Solomon numbered all the strangers that were in the landof Israel; and they were found an hundred and fifty thousand and three thousand and six hundred" (153,600). | "And he set threescore and ten thousand (70,000) of them to the Throne of Judea, the people of that Country were quite ignorant be bearers of burdens, and fourscore thousand to be hewers in the not of their own making. David saw the necessity of cultivating in thema taste for the MechanicArts, and sent forall the foreigners of men, that neither envy, discord, nor confusion were su ffered to interrupt or disturb the peace and good fellowship whichprevailed of the Mechanic Arts. There was not a man among them who could work in Iron. They were obliged to call upontheir most bitter enemies, the Philistines, to have even their instruments of husbandry sharpened and repaired. Their Swords and halberds were mountain, (80,000) and three thousand and six hundred (3,600) overseers to set the people a-work." We learn froma legendortradition of equal antiquity, that Solomon, in his Wisdom, so arranged and classified this great body in his Dominions, that he might select from among them, builders, hewers, stone cutters, carpenters, and all manner of cunning men for every manner of work. among the workmen. They were divided into three classes, Apprentices, Fellow Crafts and Masters. A certain number of each class composed a companyor Lodge, in charge ofan able Master. to help Solomon, he was obliged to ask Hiram, King ofTyre, for Understanding. Notwithstanding David had commandedall the Princesof Israel help. Saying "for thou knowest that there is not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians." 4 Overall was Hiram, the Widow's Son,filled with Wisdom and The more readily to insure order among so large a body of strangers of various degreesof skill, King Solomon with the King, So Hiram the King sent him a skillful carpenter and stone cutter, Adoniram, to superintend the workmen in woodandstoneat of Tyre and the learned Architect Hiram adopted certain Signs, Grips and Words, so as easily and correctly to distinguish the Mount Lebanon. several orders and classes of Workmen. "And King Solomonsentand fetched Hiram ourof Tyre. He was a Widow's son of the Tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a workmanin brass, and he wasfilled with wisdom and understanding and cunning to work all work in brass. And he came to King Solomon and wroughtall his works." Hiram cast twopillars of brass, of wondrous work andcurious a particular description of whichis given in (1 King, chap. oer ; v. 15-20) "And heset up the Pillars in the porch of the Temple; and he set up the right pillar and called the namethereof Jachin, and he s¢! up the - pillar and called the name thereof Boaz (v. 21). 14, The King of Tyre writes KingSolon, Chapt 2 v. 13 & withadore us, "And nowI have sent a cunning man, endued the Peerins "of x of Huram, my father. The son of a woman ol an, and his father was a man ofTyre, skillful to enn aie and in silver, in brass, in Iron, in Stone and 1 soe ee A ms in purple, in blue and in fine linen, and in crimson,also ! Srave any manner of graving andto find out every device which Nowit was the customoftheir Grand Master Hiram to enter the Temple at high twelve each day, which the workmen were at rest, and offer up his devotions to the Almighty MakerandFather ofthe Universe. Here the Venerable Master givesa rap, andthe Brethren rise, the Master e kneels. of Ceremonies leads the Candidate to the Altar, whereh VM-Heapproachedthe Altar and humbly, upon his knees said "Almighty Maker and Father ofthe Universe, Thouart the orof all that exists; Only True and Ever-Living God, and Creat and wisdom, let charity, enlighten my mind with true knowledge in my heart and give me il preva Thee to and men, ow fell love to perform the work Thou hast strength of body and of mind soto Grant that the workmen appointed in accordance with thy will. look to Thee for guidance in uponthis, thy house, may humbly and that they may see and the ways ofvirtue and of knowledge, only true and acceptable the s understand, that the heart of mani Temple for the worship and glory of Thee. Amen. Amen Amen." 66 , 67 COLLECTANEA ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES Whenhehadso prayed, he rose and took his way towards the door at the South. The Master of Ceremonies leads the Candidate to the South, and the Second Assistant seizes him by the nape of the neck withhis left hand, holding the rule in his right, when the Venerable Master Says: VM-Butthere he met with a Fellow Craft, armed with a ruler who seized him bythe throat and said: 2D ASST-Give methe Master's Grip. MC-(for Candidate) 1 cannotgive it except in the presence of Solomon andthe king of Tyre. 1ST ASST--Give themto me. MC-(for Candidate) 1 cannot. Then the Second Assistant roughly, but harmlessly, strikes him upon the bare breast with a Point ofthe Compasses. VM-Weakand fainting from the blow, Hiram endeavored to escape by the doorat the East. While this is being said, the Master of Ceremonies leads the Candidate to the East, and the Venerable Master seizes himby the chest and says: VM--Give methe Master's Sacred Word. 2D ASST-Give methe Master's Grip. MC-(for Candidate) 1 cannot give it save in the presence of Solomon MC-{for Candidate) 1 cannot . Udellwd Wt and the King of Tyre. 2D ASST-Give methe Master's Grip. VM-Giveit to me. MC- (for Candidate) | cannot. MC-(for Candidate) 1 cannot. The Second Assistant then rudely, but lightly, strikes the Candidate upon the side ofhis neck with the ruler. VM-Give it to me, I say. VM--Being so abused andstruck at the South, Hiram staggered back and proceeded to the door at the West. While this is being said, the Master ofCeremoniesleads the Candidate to the West, and the First Assistant seizes him at the breast with the left hand, holding the open Compassesin his right. VM--Butthere again he met with another Fellow Craft, armed withthe compasses, who seized himby the breast and said: IST ASST-Give methe Master's Grip and Word. MC-(for Candidate) 1 cannot give it except in the presence of Solomon and the King of Tyre . IST ASST-Give me the Master's MC-{for¢ ‘andidate) I cann ot. Grip and Word. MC-(for Candidate) | cannot. Then the Venerable Master strikes him upon the forehead with his stuffed Maul, when two Brothers seize him andlay him in a coffin which has been concealedfrom the Candidate's sight. A pa il is spread over so asnot to obstruct his breathing, and the coffinis removed 0 the cornerof the Lodge at the SecondAssistant's left hand. The small silver Square is removedfrom his arm, and placed upon his breast, and a branch ofAcacia is placed to standat the head or thrown upon the pall In the mean time all leave the Lodge except the officers, and after an apparent consultation they leave also, having a care to shut the door In a few secondsthe officers return andlight the Lodge to its fullest extent. The Venerable Mastergoesto hisseat bell that the workmen VM-(raps) Brother Expert, you will sound the t shmen rest. and maybe called fromrefre 7 ; = ‘2 ( he the Expert rings the bell, which is placed between the > West andt T South, the Brethren comein, but instead of going to their respective 69 ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREES seats, they assemble in small groups at various points, and oa anxious to communicate something mysterious to eachother; soonthe Venerable Master says: VM-Brother Expert, the laborers have been called to work andthe hour has passed, and yet our Grand Master has not appear. Tis exceedingly strange, and we fear he has been detained by some serious accident. Will you try and ascertain the cause of his absence? The Expert travels from East to South and West; leaves the Lodge fora Jew Seconds, returns to the Altar and says: EXPERT-Venerable Master, after diligent search and inquiryin every Dua direction, I have only been enabled to learn this much: Our Grand Master was seen to enter the Temple at mid-day, as washis custom for direction, but from that moment, all trace ol himis lost. As I was cautiously returning, I heard a voice at the South, which said: 2D ASST-Oh! Would to Godthat my throat had been cut across my tongue torn out bythe roots, ere I had been accessory to the death of so good a man as our Grand Master HiramAbiff. EXPERT-Immediately thereafter I heard a voice in the West, which said: IST ASST-Oh! Would to Godthat myheart had been torn from me breast and thrownto the beasts of prey, ere I had conspired to take the life of good a man as our Grand Master Hiram Abiff. EXPERT-AndI heard a lamentable voice from the East whichsaid: VM--Oh! Great is my sorrow! Would to God that my bodyhad oad severed into two parts, my bowels torn out and burned, and ¢ _ ashes scattered to the Winds of heaven, ere I had given the fala blowto our Grand Master HiramAbiff. . : not convenient, . ' number).) © withthe Immediately eleven Brethren (if a less 7 ; : semi circ Master of Ceremonies at their head, arrange themselvestsin a sem! 4 ) about the steps to the East with their heads cast mournful ac yw it. when the Master ofCeremonieswill say: COLLECTANEA MC-Venerable Master, we can no longer withstand the shame and remorse with which we are oppressed, we have committed a grievous wrongand are heartily sorry. As the Temple is near being finished, we wickedly and foolishly conspire dto possess ourselves by forc e of the Master's Secret Signs, Words and Grip s, that we might here after enjoy the benefits and privileges of the Mastership, without being subjectedto the requ irements ands trials exacted of Candidates. Our better judgmentp revailed, and we withdrew from the horrible Conspiracy, and do now humbly confess our great wrong. Fromthe report whic h we have just heard, we fear that out Grand Master has falle n a victim to our wicked designsat the hands of three FellowCrafts whoar e now strangely absent. VM-Whoare they? EXPERT-Jubela, Jubelo and Jubelum. c VM-Our Grand Master has undoubtedly been murdered by them. Let Justice have its full course with them. As for us, we have a solemn duty to perform, in searching for and in paying the last sad honors to the remains of our beloved Grand Master. The Venerable Master takes a positionat the foot ofthe steps to the Fast, with his Jace to the east. The First Assistant takes positionat his eft, and the Second Assistant at his right. The Master of Ceremonies arranges all the Brethren present in three Columnsbehind the three officers with theirJacesto the East. VM-Brother Second Assistant, proceed with your Column to the North and West, and make diligent search. The Second Assistant leads his Columnto the lefi, passing by the head y the other Columns, and whenhe reachesthe Coffin, he picks up a *Prig ofan Acacia, and Says: 4 2D AS+ ST-Broth ers, the Earth has been recently disturbe here le , t us d eXamine closely. ! He Passes a cornerof the pall, takes the Silver Square, measuresthe ~offin rom East to West. replaces the Square andpalls, plantsthe "Ugh ofAcacia bythe head, andreturnswith his Column. FT BLUE DEGREES ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRA a moundof fresh dug earth not 2D ASST-Venerable Master, we found of a stealthily made grave, far from hence, having the appearance , where we planted an measuring full six feet from East to West Acacia bough as a sign of recognition. your Column and make VM-Brother First Assistant, hasten with d. moun that ding further observations, regar He then examines the corpse, stands erect, raises both hands so as to form a right angle at the elbow, then interlacesthe fingers of both hands, palms turned outwards, passing the back ofhis hands against his forehead and exclaims: VM-Oh Lord! Oh Lord! Oh Lord! (Keeping his fingers interlaced he will let his handsfall to the navel.) This is indeed the corpse of our Grand Master. Let ustry to lift it out. goes to the South, The First Assistant leads his Columnto the right, to the West, and then to the Coffin and says: drops the Candidate's hand andsays: 1ST ASST-Hereis the Acacia, wewill examine. 2D ASST-B***! The skin cleaves fromthe bones. h to South, upon the Raises the cornerof the pall, measures from Nort sprig of Acacia in Coffin with the Silver Square, replacesit, places a t, so that a right breas his s the Candidate's left hand, right hand acros thumb and fore the een betw and w angle may be formed at the elbo his hand drop, and says: North, and finger, replaces the pall, and returns with his Column bythe takeshis position at the Venerable Master's lefi hand, and says: 1ST ASST-We foundthe spot marked by the Acacia, and an excavation aeeecema|| COLLECTANEA to six feet from North to South, exposed a corpse and presuming it in his be that of our Grand Master, we placed a branch of an Acacia on. lefi hand as a sign of recogniti Brethren, VM--That is undoubtedly the corpse of our Grand Master. of let us put on our aprons and endeavor to raise it fromits bed violence. The three Columnsstart together, marchto the right and proceed from aroundit South to West, then to the coffin, marching slowly twice Acacia ofan sprig the takes foot, The Venerable Master standing at the Jromthe Candidate's hands andsays: VM-Behold the Acacia! From death comes life eternal! This is a '™¥ sign. Our Grand Master remains lie mouldering here. Square The Venerable Master then removes the pall, and with the Silver The Second Assistant then gives the Candidate the Apprentice Grip, The First Assistant then gives the Candidate the Fellow Craft Grip, lets IST ASST-J*k**! Thefleshis corrupt andputrid to the bones. VM-Hold, Brothers! Do you not see that it is only by united efforts that we can succeed? The Second Assistant standsat the left, the First Assistant at the head, and the Venerable Masterat the right, andsays. VM-Wewill try the Master's Grip. Gives him the Master's Grip-all seize hold andraise him carefully rom the Coffin. The Venerable Master, retaining his hand exclaims: VM-Mach*****! This is the son ofputrefaction! The Venerable Master gives himthe Five Points of Perfection thus places his right foot and knee against the Candidate's right foot and knee, breast to breast, left hand embracing the personover the right shoulder, mouth to ear. The Venerable Mastersaysto the Candidate VM-I will now give you the Sacred Word. It is never to be communicated except in this manner (/n a whisper gives himthe measures the depth of the Coffin and exclaims: Word)-M .-.* -.* -.B..*..N.. VM--Sixfeet in depth! knee to knee, that we meansthat we are bound to serve each other; Theseare called the Five Points of Perfection. Hand to hand that we Possess one commonbelief, the unity of God, foot to foot, justice, and truth of will walk together as Brothers in the paths 73 FT BLUE DEGREES ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRA a Brother behind his back, hand to back, that we will never revile will to breast, that we but rather support and defend him, breast arded moment we ungu an preserve our secrets inviolate left in betraythe solemntrust confided to our honor. g the Candidate a All resumetheir seats, the Master ofCeremonies givin give an account hen mayt r seat behind the Altar. The Venerable Maste of the Egyptian Mysteries. the Egyptians,the VM--Inthe Ancient Mysteries of Isis, celebrated by over its Candidate to the Third Degree was introducedinto a hall, s and Coffin " death. of door was written: "These are the gates entrance a mummiesstood in niches around the walls, and near the tomb of the was center the In . naked recent corpse was laying De of a Osiris, presenting many spots of fresh blood, indicative the in ipated partic had he f violent death. The Candidate was askedi of death the since ed elaps murder. The many years which had of sense the n askedi unless d Osiris would render the question absur an allegory. The Candidate was then conducted to another hall, where he met with the initiated all clothed in funeral black. A crown was presented to him which he stamped beneath his feet, and all exclaimed, "Vengeance! Vengeance! Vengeance!" The Candidate was then slightly struck upon the heart with a sacrificial axe, he was then seized and bandaged like a mummy, while the spectators exhibited great sorrow and regret. Whenthus clothed as for the grave, he was arraigned before a dread tribunal, for the murderof Osiris, tried and acquitted. On attaining his liberty. he was instructed in the history of Egypt, Geometry and Astronomy. The sign of recognition consisted in an embrace which symbolized a belief in the resurrection of the dead and the reproduction of life in death. We thus have a complete sketch of the Egyptian Initiation, and as you will not fail to observe the close resemblance between it, and the one through which you have just passed. Indeed, there can be no question that our ideas 0! Masonryhave to come to us from the Egyptians. The legend has been changedto the person of King Solomon. We donot know whether it was done by himor at a more recent period. He m# have embodied in the legend circumstances connected with the Isis. period ofhis reign, for the purpose of commemorating, as did in honorofher slaughtered husband, Osiris. The spirit and intentof the institution is plainly deri ed from the Ancient Egyptian Mysteries, and ifit is indebted to King Solomon for its traditional historical readings, he certainly could 74 COLLECTANEA have had but one objectin view in rendering it more acceptable to his people by engrafting uponthe original the prevailing idea of the Mystic Art, ceremonies commemorative of events which had proved most gratifying to the national pride of a people who believed themselves the chosen of God. In considering the more reasonable hypothesis, the adoption at a morerecent period of the Legend founded uponincidents recorded in Jewish history and moreparticularly concerning the erection of Solomon's Tempe at Jerusalem as given to us in the sacred writings, for the purpose of allaying the bitter persecutions by whichthe institution had suffered most severelyat the hands of the Papal power which had yielded to the intolerance of a bigotry unsurpassed in Malignity. No other rational suppositions have ever been presented the Third regarding the original adoption of the historical part of design original its of idea every precludes Degree, either of which is thus§ for the propagation of anyreligious creed whatsoever. it particulars s findsit Rite Scotch that the Ancient and Accepted integrity ofa mission to be the preservation, in all its ancient to us by our down handed as purely philosophical institution forefathers. us by The Third Degree is plainly intended to remind that being, impressive ceremonies of that great law of our physical to a journeyings our in death of we mustall pass throughthe gates must n, organizatio our in Earth of higher life, and thatall there is and material return to its original elements, supplying nutriment ns organizatio animal and vegetable of for successive generations law. It also tells of our Thus muchfor its elucidation of physical to our fellow men. higher obligations. Love to God, and love lowly condition ofa the to born In the poor widow's son, with Kings, servant and subject, rising to an honorable association fraught with the the wisest and most learned, we have an example which awaits honest, beauty of simplicity, showing the reward two to the confidence of the unpretending industry. When admitted the personification of most mighty Kings upon Earth, Hiram, Deceit and Truth, Fidelity and Justice, was waylaid by Falsehood, and form of three assassins, Jubela, Jubelo Violence, in the crushedtoearth, truth rises Jubelum, and although cast down and of Perfection and is cherished triumphant, by the Five Points in all that is honorable unsurpassed throughtime by a brotherhood Fidelity and Justice Truth, see here and the true to manhood. We God and Love to man, made portrayed as the elements of Love to not made with hands, Temple that in the Chief Corner Stone eternal in the heavens. 75 Behe COLLECTANEA S ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGREE and In the ceremonies you were struck upon the neck, heart, ae and by virtu e of the powers in me confer red, I do hereby make and constitute you a Master Mason and dec] are you an active memb reached, head, the parts where the vital forces are most readily he upont int restra teaching us the necessity of exercising constant the head which tongue as to the utterer of falsehood, and upon . gives direction and powerto those active enemies of Truth he great markst from there rising Your descentinto a coffin and mother to ns retur man of l morta is metamorphosis, when all that es becom it So own. unkn s realm to earth and the immortal soars the force voro endea to e degre this to raised the Neophyte on being orto crude materials of his nature into subjection andto rise superi . world the and flesh of ities the infirm The Acacia which over symbolical grave is an emblem coeval with the institution of Free-Masonry and is of unknown antiquity. Someattribute its adoption as a funeral bough, in signification of the resurrection, to Solomon. We read that the disciples of Ce erof the Respectable Lodge (name and numb er). The Venerable Master then gives i is seven r‘aps ith hi blade ofhis sword and resumeshis seat. Paane a VM-Bro } ther Ma ster of Ceremon Y7 ies, i » p] please co : rT ( the East for secret instructions. ; Bes ea ne) Th ta 50 ; ; te Master ofCer2,emonies gives the Candidate a seat nearthe Secre and the Venerable Master, standing near him, says: oo 7 . : VM-Ww aa ag i. oe Masons Lodge, you must rap Btopenthe wicket and Zoroaster had their mysterious bough; the Egyptians, their Lotus, te es . When admitted you Ww es ae on these steps (shows him howto execute ithe give ae a indicate the respect due to graves; you ete i a sign to the East, thus (showshim) face ee Ce . irst Assistant, face aboutto the right, and Acacia was a well known symbol among the Arabians, of Fraternity and alliance, and has ever been so considered bythe Mahomedans. Thereis, therefore, little or no question but that the symbol comesto us from the Masonsof the desert, the Arabs. We have other conclusive evidenceofthe signification ofthe symbol in the circumstance that the "sign of distress," the "call for help" and the sprig of Acacia are made concomitant and appeal to rics sign to the Second Assistant, and take a seat near to oe was given with the Five Points of Perfection. The Fraternal Alliance, disconnected from allusions to death in a future istress is be given onlyin case ofextreme peril; this is it : : , i fee both hands so as to forma right angle at the state. , ihe Inside Guardian will return will divide with him ac ia ree of hs Which you the Eleusinians, their Myrtle; and the Druids, the Mistletoe. The his Vosete Master of Ceremonies, permit our Brother to resume "wp = , ae on ye ‘i oest ie me outwards forehead and the emirize against 1s hands o | ay ess. en a MyGod!"and "To me, the widow's sons!" age as a Ma 2 pier? thus: +++ +++ +++, and your The Master of Ceremonies will lead the Candidate out, andreturnas competent "i er Is seven and more years. soonas possible, present him to the First Assistant, who will cause When asked by a answer-"TheAc If you are a Master Master Mason?"-youwill himto reach as a Fellow Craft, as far from the Altar. The Venerable The Con opera is known to me." to the Candidate's Master then applies the points of the Compasses breast, giving five raps upon the joint with his gavel, saying: aaeoae ~ i Hideoye Peculiar to the accomplished indicates ihessTheplane anto that VM--Learn so to control the feelings of your and restrain the evil passions, as to be most useful to mankind and to yourself. aperities of life th fet puotis are required in removing the Beecnities a m ged be the better prepared to reciprocate reflecting Berge vice ppd professional intercourse, thereby other or ene uponhis fraternal associates Extending the sword over his head, says: lest for . of Ceremonies, please conduct Brother (name) VM-Inthe nameof the G.A..0...T-.U-., under the authority ofthe ~ FreeSupreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scotch Rit e of aa e of New Masonry, in and for the Sovereign and Independent Stat 76 avon in our secret instructions I} pg , * 3 ot" ' . 7 Me First Assistan te) examines the Candidate regarding the Sign, Words, JrID and tery 77 Hed COLLECTANEA E DEGREES ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH CRAFT BLU are correct. 1ST ASST-Venerable Master, the instructions er (name) a seat VM--Brother Master of Ceremonies, please give Broth on. amati in the East, and makethe usual procl Brother (name) MC-Beit known to all within the Union Cord, that with the has beenraised to the Master Masons Degree in accordance Rite of h customs andstatutes of the Ancient and Accepted Scotc ctable Free-Masonry, and admitted as an active memberof the Respe ity Lodge (name and number)in thecity of New York, underauthor al Gener ctors Inspe Grand eign Sover of the Supreme Council of the nityis Frater the and York, of the 33d Degree for the State of New invited to receive him accordingly. LECTURE ON THE THIRD DEGREE Q.-Whatis the meaning of sucha fiction? A.-Hiram represents Justice and Truth; and the three companions, ignorance, hypocrisy and ambition. Q.-How were you then disposed of? A.-Brother Expert took me bya coffin and requested me to say whether I had participated in the death of the person there lying. I answered "no." Q-What was the meaning ofsuch a question, and of the sight offered to your eyes? A.-To impress upon mymind that no manhasthe right to make an attempt upon the life of his fellow beings, and that in the Third Degree the Mysteries of Death should be fully illustrated and explained. VM-BrotherFirst Assistant, are you a Master Mason? Q-What next was made to you? o 1ST ASST-Venerable Master, I am, try me. The Acacia is knownt me. A.-had to makethree voyages. VM-Whatdoes the Acacia symbolize? Q.-Whatis the philosophical or symbolic meaning of these three voyages? 1ST ASST-Immortality. VM-Where wereyouinitiated to the Degree of Master Mason? A.-That there are three distinct periods in human life Youth, Manhood and Senility. During the first period we are all apprentices and know verylittle, during the second, man becomes A.-In the Sanctum Sanctorumor Holy of Holies. the companion of all reasonable beings, made by the Grand Architect of the Universe after his own image; andfinally, during Q.-Whatdid you see on entering? sufferings and pleasures, and being taught by experience he fully A.-Mourning and consternation, in remembrance of a sad and calamitrous event. Q.-What was that event? by three A.-The death of Hiram Abiff, who had been murdered the third, man is the great masterof all life, since he knows all its understands the necessity and reasons of death Q-Howwere you disposed of after these three \ oyages? the Master A.-I was requested to take the solemn obligation of Mason. , companions. e? > : , meal Q-Can you give me proof hat you remember your promise Q.-Is that murders real and true fact? A-T can, by giving youthe signofthe Third Degree A.-It is viewed by Scotch Free-Masonsasa legend. 79 78 EES OTCH CRAFT BLUE DEGR ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SC slandered when absent, and that, on the contrary, we ought to defend andandprotect his reputation. Q.-Give it. a | COLLECTANEA A.-(He gives the sign) Q.-Give methe Sacred Word? Q.-Whatdoes it mean? A.-M**B*N. two tthan| to violate in two red in should rather have my body seve - of the to keep silent about all secrets * el I made notonly , harm or injure the wife, daughter Third Degree, but also never to ter Mason. sister or mother of a Brother Mas Q.-Whatis your age as a Master Mason? A.-Seven years and more. Seven because that number is required to have a just and perfect Lodge; and more, because I am nowfamiliar with all secrets and mysteries of the Ancient and Accepted Scotch Rite of Free Masonry. Q.-Do you know another sign? A.-I do. Q.-Should your life be in danger what should you do? Q.-Whatis it? e when the pall, thrown over A.-The sign of horror, which was mad the corpse of Hiram Abiff was taken away. A.-Thesign ofdistress. Q.-Giveit. A.-The sign is made; the words are:) To me, the widow's sons Q.-Makeit. CLOSING A.-(The sign is made) Q.-Whatis the Word ofPass of the Third Degree? VM-First and Second Assistant, please announce to the Brethren of (Lodge name and number) that we will nowunite in an expression of thanks to our visiting Brethren. A-lBYrCr* IST and 2D ASSTS-(Jn succession) Brethren of my column you are Q.-Whatis the Sacred Word? have first to give the Five A.-I am readyto give it in a proper way. | Points of Perfection. Q.-Whatare the Five Points of Perfection? rs rie A.-Handin hand, to showthat we are united as two Brothe ? foot, to indicate that, whatever maybe he distance separ orig Free Masons, they are boundto run in assistance of aoe the Knee to knee, to remind us that we have a common cis* ld we belief in a Grand Architect of the Universe, and, further, shou" |" kneel before God we should never kneel as Free Masons - oul to bury ‘ "ight presence of any man; Breast to breast, that we ought hand a bosom all secrets intrusted to us by a Brother; Left shoulder, that it is our duty never to permit a Brother 80 invited by our Venerable Master to unite with him in expressing our thanks to our visiting Brethren. The Venerable Master raps-all rise. The Venerable Masterthen briefly thanks the visitor for their assistance. The membersofthe Lodgeunite with the Venerable Master in giving the Sign and Battery as a compliment to the visitors. One ofthe visitors will acknowledgethe and compliment, and then, ALL present unite in giving the Sign Battery. All remain standing. VM-(Raps and says) Let us pray. Almighty Makerofthe Universe, Eternal Source of good and day done light, accept our praise and thanks, for if we have on this of our r numbe anything useful and meritorious, and seen the Brethren increased, we are indebtedforit to Thee $1 CRAFT BLUE DEGREES ATWOOD'S CERNEAU SCOTCH ty; and bless its works, Protect, we beseech Thee, our Fraterni the ways of Wisdom, in ress in order that it may happily prog virtue and Liberty. it be." (all sit) All unite in response- "So mote a , please informthe Brethren VM-Brothers First and Second Assistants nd closing the works of on your respective columns that we inte this day. of my columns, it is the IST and 2D ASSTS-(In succession) Brethren Lodge works of this intention of our Venerable Master to close the in its Third Degree.-Announced. as a Master Mason? VM--Brother Second Assistant, what is your age numberof mytravels 2D ASST-Sevenyears and more, measuring the in searchof light. VM-Whattimeis allotted for work, to a Master Mason? hours of rest 2D ASST-From mid-day to mid-night, at which time the begin. VM-Whattime is it now? 2D ASST-Midnight. the Grand Architect of VM-Since it is so (all arise)-To the Gloryof me Council of the 33d Supre the Universe, under the auspices of the Rite, in and for the Scotch Degree of the Ancient and Accepted and by virtue ofthe York, New of Sovereign and IndependentState (name and powers on me conferred by the Respectable Lodge number) I hereby declare its works closed inthe Third Degree. we will We will nowall retire in peace, but before parting red transpi has which all ing regard y secrec of e ar our promis here. All extend the right hand, palm down, and say: -We promise. VM-Withme, Brethren. COLLECTANEA All unite in the Sign and Battery. THE LODGEIS CLOSED OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS COLLECTANEA OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS The door should have a large, heavy iron lock, like that of a dungeon, with a huge bolt. There is only one small table in this vault, set close to a rock or mound ofearth, whichis the only seat. On the table are a single light, setina human skull, a small bell, a small loafor roll ofbread, a glass or goblet ofpure water, three small cups, containing salt, sulphur and mercury; and paper, pens and ink. On the floor nearthe table is a coffin, closed exceptthe lid, andin it a head, as of.a corpse, ofwax. In * ]° * There must also be a third room, called the "CHAMBER OF REFLECTION." It should be a story below the Lodge-room; and, if possible, under ground. It should not be more than twelve feet square, with one door, and no window or aperture Jor the light. The walls should be of grey stone, or painted to resemble it, upon rough plastering. The roofalso should appearto be ofstone. The floor must in any case be ofearth. On the walls should be briefsentences of morality, and maxims of oe philosophy, writtenas ifwith charcoal. Among them must be one corner stands a skeleton, complete, holding in one hand anarrow, inthe other a dagger. In another cornera skull and other human bones lieina confused heap on the ground. Thetable is made ofrough plank. 0.3, ¢ SW-Bro. Junior Warden, youwill direct the Senior and Junior Deacons to ascertain in the North and in the South whetherall present these: ate Masons; calling the Brethren to order as Apprentices. 0.2. Senior and Junior Deacons, ascertain in the North andin the Southif JW-To order, Brethren, as Apprentice Masons! Brethren all present are Masons. Overthe doorof the vault is a fransparencyin the shape of the top of a coffin painted black, on whichare the following words, madet o appearluminouswith a blood-red light, at the proper time, by meansof a lamp, introducedfrom the outside, through a small wicket: "TAKE HEED WHATTHOU WRITEST." "WHAT IS WRITTEN REMAINS," "OUR FATHER WHOARTIN HEAVEN! LET US NOTFA LLINTO TEMPTATION!" Over the pile of bonesis written: "THE VILE REMAINS OF A PERJUREDTRAIT OR." Overthe skeleton: "DEATH: AVENGER OF PERJURY AND TREA SON." Andonthe coffin overthe breast ofth e supposed corpse: "AN ENTERED APPRENTICE FAITHLESS AND ERASED." 0.4, d VM-Bro. Senior Warden, is there anything in common betWeen thee and me? SW-[Remaining seated.] Venerable Master, a Worship. VM-Whatis it, my Brother? SW-That is a secret. VM-Whatis that secret? W-Masonry. -Are you a Mason? SW-My Brethren and fellows know me as such. VM-What is a Mason? Phas SW-A freeman, equallythe friend of the poor andthe rich, if they #€ Virtuous. VM-What makes you a Mason? W-My obligation. -Whence come you as a Mason? SW-From a Lodge dedicated to the Holy Saint John. M-What comewe hereto do in the Lodge? : ake new f progr ygress and make W-Tolearn to conquerour passions Masonry, VM-Where were you made an Apprentice? 85 in COLLECTANEA OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS Ans-To subdue mypassions, contro] m y inclinations, and make new progress in Masonry. VM-Very dear Brother, what dost thou ask of us? Ans-A place amongyou. SW-In a just and perfect Lodge of such, duly assembledin a place representing the ground-floor of King Solomon's Temple. 0:5. 0:9. é-The Venerable raps once, andall the officers rise and continue Whereupon the latter will blindfol d % and lead him by roundabout ways ifpracticable, as ifgoing a great distance, to the Vault standing, except the Master and Wardens. Each, when replying to a question, stands underthe sign of order. of Reflection. [f it be below, as it should be, he shou ld hear, as he descends, water dripping, as ifdrops were falling froma heightinto a pool. Ther 0.6. e should be otherwise deadsilence. Rats and toads should have been placed in the Vault. On entering, the guide seats ® at the lable, with his back to the door, and with draws. Immediately the 443-- [Venerable Master raps THREEat equal intervals, andthen, turning towards Senior Deacon (Expert), they give eachother the guttural sign. ] Preparer enters, clothed ina long black domino, with a broad-brimmed slouched hat, and his face covered by a mask ofblack silk, with a sword by his side. -[Then Venerable Master whispers in the ear of Senior Deacon (Expert) the Sacred Word, to open the Lodge ofApprentice Masonsof the Ancient and AcceptedScottish Rite. ] [Senior Deacon(Expert) carries it to Senior Warden, who sends After entering, the Preparer removes the and says to him, very slowly andimpressively, bandage from #5 eyes, in a disguised and grave Voice; it by Junior Deacon (Assistant Expert) to Junior Warden, whoafter receiving it raps ONE andsays: ] 0.10, 0.7; oe-The Preparer, with the last word, turns and abruptlyleavesthe Vault, closing the door behindhimwith a clang, andlocking it harshly [Then, putting onhishat: ] ‘ en his Steps should be heard receding, until their soundi slost in the distance, , VM-With me myBrethren! [All, looking at the Master, give the guttural sign. Then he and all givethe plaudit. Then rapping once: ] os A Visitor-Froma LodgeofSaint John ofScotland, [or, of te Holy Saints John, if he be a York Mason,] Venerable Master. VM-Whatdoyou bring hither? Ans-Joy, Health, Prosperity toall myBrethren. VM-Doyoubring nothing more? Ans-The Masons of my Lodge salute you bythree times three VM-Whatis donethere in your Lodge? Ans-Temples are reared there to virtue, and dungeons are dug there for the vices. VM-What come youhere to do? 86 A light will be introduced through the wicket , making the "niting on the transparencylegible, be retained there a few moments and then withdrawn. Thenchains will be rattled without, and cries, 0.8. VM--From whence come you? 0.11, 0ans and moans be heard, followed by a great crash, as of an **plosion, and then cries as ofpain andterror. Thenthere will be dead silence again, 0.12, mo W This is done by first requesting him to divest himself of all . : . ; . ; neys, Jewels, ornaments and other valuables,E watch, rings, &¢ on t), who puts - (Exper ° - : Senior Deac secured by are . : Yin the hands csofithe a Brother to be conveyed to the -_ i Priy, m" Then lays aside his coat and vest, his LEFT arm and RIGHI 87 OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS the leg ofthe knee are bared, by turning up the shirt-sleeve and toned and unbut is shirt the of bosom The s. pantaloons and drawer ng of the pushed away, so as to expose the LEFT nipple. The stocki placed onthat LEFTfoot is removed, and a slipper down at the heel d, so that he can foot. He is then WELL and THOROUGHLY blindfolde or silk is see NOTHING,not even a glimmer oflight, and a rope offlax threefeet passed three times around his neck, its ends being at least long. The right foot is then made ENTIRELY naked. 0.13. This is formed, ifpracticable, by a sloping descent into a small room below, entirely dark, the passage narrow, andits floor c seal with loose, sharp pebbles. This descent is at other fines Boiee dE : short planks forming partof the floor of the Lodge-room. The Sn o> stairway may be so prepared as to answer Jorthe descent intothe c: « There should be anotheroutlet fromthe roomor place, repre stating' cave, by a passage leading up to the Preparation-room if the % 3 cannot be thus prepared, bushes will be set upinside and outsid th ( door ofthe Hall, through which to force the candidate, as he enters ton All being perfectly silent, and the Hall darkened. a Brotherin the ante-roomwill say: ...and place the point of his sword lightly against %'s left breast, l then turning it sidewise lest it might wound him, and making himfee the coldnessofthe steel, saying in a loud voice: JD-Whois this audacious man that comes here to force his way into the Temple? MC-Ho! drawback your sword!... . Bro-Whois this? a _Terr Bro-A rash adventurer, whothinks he can endurethe tests of initiation. . Bro- -He is a spy ofthe tyrants. Drag himinto the cave. Voices-No! No! Other voices-Yes! Yes! (( -[TwoBrethren seize him, and drag him forward; two others hold 0.14. him back, with their armsinterlaced. The formerprevail, andforce him ..and as & steps inside the door, the Terrible Brother (someone selected to act as such from among the Brethren) placesthe point of his sword againsthis left breast, making him sensiblyfeelit. MUSICCEASES. VM-Whatdost thou see? Whatdost thou feel? %-[Prompted.] | see nothing, I feel the point of a sharp weapon VM-Letthis teach you that the weapon whose sharppoint you feel is an imageof that remorse whichoughtto pierce your soul, if you should ever break your solemn oath andobligation to the society inl which you seek the favor of being admitted; and that the state 0! blindness in which your nowfind yourself is the image ofthat into which every manis plunged whodoes not knowthe paths of manliness and heroic virtue in whichyou are hereafter to walk and work. Whats it you ask of me? -|Prompted.| To be received a Mason. VM-Is is of your ownfree will and accord, without solicitation Of persuasion, that you make this request? 0.15. COLLECTANEA down the descent, or headlong throughthe bushes, into the Lodge. The door closes behind him with a loud clang. Thenheislefi standing by himselfjor full five minutes, amid profound silence. Brother, at a distance, cries- Thenthe Terrible Terr Bro-Whereis the rash man whowas torn from me by the Brothers of the Light, and dragged into the cave of death? Profane, Where art thou? vit -[Whether the Candidate answersorissilent, the Terrible Brother approach and say hastily, andin lowtones: Terr Bro-Letus hasten to escape bythe other outlet of the cave! I Ow it, and they donot. aeatin by the cable-tow, he hurries him on by the other oa i preparation-room, or forward in the hall, and so around asf gh ee nee and thence in either caseto the main entrant e Wardens, the Terrible pent, Here he is halted between the rother Sn nding byhisside. mere is profound silence for some minutes. Thenthe Venerable Ips ONE, andsays: OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS COLLECTANEA 0.16. [The Brother Sacrificer approaches the altar and stands by the Candidate, bearing the cup. This is of silver or plated, without a handle, and divided into two parts. In one part is water sweetened with honey; in the other water made bitter with gentian or some other harmless herb or drug; or there maybe two cups preciselyalike in shape, one sweet andthe otherbitter. The Sacrificer awaits the sign fromthe Venerable Master, at which ® is to drink. ]- VM-If youare prepared, sir, you will repeat your Christian and surname, and sayafter me: jraLol-0 THE PLEDGEOF SECRESY. S-, do, of my ownentire free will and accord, upon my I, A- solemn faith and sacred honor, pledge, promise and bind myself to the most absolute silence and secrecy forever hereafter, to all of man- or woman-kind,in respect to all the tests, of whatever nature, to which | maybe subjected during the present ceremony, and as toall else that has already occurred or may occur herein; and that, equally, whetherm) If 1 am tofalsify this initiation be completed or remain incomplete. pledge and vow; if amtofail to perform my duties as a Mason; if it 1s the spirit of curiosity that has brought me here, ... [Venerable Master gives the signal, andthe Sacrificer causes himto drink of the honeyed water] ... | consent that the sweetness ofthis cup be changed int bitterness, and its healthful nature into the cause ofrottenness of the bowels, and may Adonai, in that case, make me a curse and an oath among my people! ... [He is made to drink of the bitter water, ana should drink nearly all of it.] , Is the sweet already become bitter? Is it possible that your conscience belies the languags of your lips? Remove this Profane fromthealtar! [He is re-conducted between the Wardens, and seated. the order wasgiven, a sofi strain of MUSIC Liturgy A VM-From the earliest times, the Initiate into the Mysteries was subjected to physicaltrials of his courage and endurance. Pythagoras imposed onhis disciples five years of silence. Wherever the My steries were practiced, and under whatever name, the goodfaith, dev otion, and manhood of the candidate were tested, and complete assurance of them had, before he wasirradiated by the Light ofTruth. In the middle ages, when the Church of Rome,sitting on the ruins of the fallen empire, reigned supreme over consciences, masonry, claiming as its patron Saint John the Evangelist, and thus indicating that sameanti-Papal spirit which, at a later day, produced the seemingly absurd mysticism the apparent jargon ofnonsense, of Alchemy and Hermeticism excommunicated by Pope and King together, needed to require sumilat tests and trials. Like the early Christian Mysteries, it was a "Secre Discipline." For, during whole centuries, a word, the least indiscretion a gesture, was a death-warrant. The Mitre and the Crownwerethen in league together against man. The Inquisition, reigning over the universal conscience in the gloomy shadow of Rome and the Vatican, classed Masons with Jews and Heretics, and dealt with them by the tender mercies oftorture. Then, the populace did not flock int the Masonic Temples, and buy the Degrees with so many shekels, as a means ofsafety and protection. To be a Mason then, was to exp the Christians under Nero and Domitian. The Existenceof the entire Masonic body wasinvolvedinevery initiation -Masonrycome more directly from the Mysteries of the Sun and those of Mithra, in Persia. There the aspirant commenced by easy lests, and arrived bydegrees at those that were most cruel, in which hi life was often endangered. Noone canbeinitiated, says Suidas, unt! after he has proven, by the most terrible trials, that he possesses a manly soul, exempt from the sway of every passion, and, as it were ‘tortures,' and mystic mpassible. Gregory Nazianzen terms the oftests, the Eleusiman initiation Punishments.' And althoughthe trials Were not soterrible, they werestill very severe. Masonry has solten od but has not chosento dispense with, the ancient tests, for 1t 1s not in free countries onlythat she exists; nor is it in them that she play began. Afier % is seated, the 90 the splendid diatribe of Dante, and the broad buffoonery of Rabelais Masonry, proscribed by the Church, as it was afterward one's-self to the same dangers as surrounded, like tigers and serpent [Immediately Venerable Mastergives a loud rap, Senior and Juni Wardensrepeat it, and the Venerable Mastersays: ] VM--Ah, Sir! your countenance changes. MUSIC CEASES. Most important part. Neither, even in these, is there any guarantee the ete, ~ t mat * clernity of freedom, or that the powers of government ma) 91 th » ine OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS COLLECTANEA usurped by Demagogue or Soldier, to whom Masonry might become dangerous, and would be hostile, unless false to its mission. -[Heis led on, and placed, sta nding, betweenthe two Warden s. Then the Junior Warden, rapping ONE, says: 0.17. Brother Senior Deacon, take this Profane, and seat him upon the Stone of Reflection! é JW-Brother Senior Warden, the first journeyis end / sw- Venerable Master,the first joumeyis ende ed. d. 0.19. [Senior Deacon seizes the Candidate, turns him suddenly ee leads him away, and seats him on a stone, near the Junior Warden's -[This journey is made in the sam e directio station, with his hands crossed overhis head.] n as the Jirst-that is, by the way of the South to the West, and thence bythe wayofthe VM-Leavehim alone with his conscience! Let the pee lies heavy on his eyes, and the awful calm of profoundsilence, be hi: or noise. During the whole time the north to the East, three times aro und the Lodge. There are no obst acles only companions. MUSIC [All is silent for some moments, then playa march. At the end of the thir d circuit © is halted in the West. On eachc ircuit he is stoppedfor a moment at the brazenla ver, his right hand is dipped in the w ater, and wipe d with a napkin. When halted in the West, he is made to strike three light blows on the Senior Warden's 0.18. XV. left shoulder with his openright hand. At this the -[The Terrible Brother takes the Candidate, and leads him by os MUSICCEASES, cable-tow three times around the Lodge. Obstructions are placedie in way, consisting of blocks of wood of different sizes, a Pe There ought, indeed, to be a narrowpassage entirely around f pit except on the west, with ascents and descents, sharp fragments Oor : low places where %& must stoop, and hollows over which he mus ie P There should be a wheel or endless staircase, also, for him to a Meanwhile, cannon-balls are rolled overthe floor, and, outside, thunaer is imitated. site "' -[At the endof the circuit, is halted near the Junior W 7 and made to strike him with his open right hand, on theleft shou a three slight blows. At this moment a shock should be given himfron nlc more "2 loudl dly an electric or electro-magnetic battery, and the thunderrolls than ever. Thenall is silent, and the Junior Warden rising, asks: : 7 . oe St ‘orest, JW-Who comes hither from the mountain -passes and fore through the tempest? Terr Bro-lIt is a Profane, lost and blind, and who seeks to be received a Mason. JW-Bywhat right does he hope to dare for that? Terr Bro-Bybeing a MAN, free-bornand of good repute. JW-Since thatis so, he has my permissionto pass. 92 and the Senior Warden saLys: SW-Who comeshere? : Terr Bro-Itis a Profane, baptized, and whoseekst o be receiveda Mason. By whatright does he dare to hopefor this? err Bro-By being a man,free-born, and ofgood repute. SW-Since that is so, he has mypermission topass. -[He is led on, and placed, standing, between the Senior Warden and the North. Then the Senior Warden raps ONE and Says: ' SW-Venerable Master, the second jour neyis ended. Liturgy B VM- In the Druidic al Mysteri es, among the trials of the Candi date, he was placed in a boat and sent out to sea alone, having to tely 0 0 his own skill and presence of mind to reach the opposite shore 93 COLLECTANEA OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS in safety. This dangerous voyage, upon the actual open Northern Sea, in a small boat, covered with a skin, on the evening of 29th of April, wasthe last trial and closing scene of the initiation. If the Candidate declined it, he was dismissed with contempt. If he madeit and succeeded, he was termed"thrice-born," waseligible to all the dignities of the State, and received complete instruction in the philosophical and religious doctrines of the Druids. 7) -Whentheaspirant was tobeinitiated into the Mysteries of Isis, he was conductedto the nearest baths, and after having bathed, the priest first solicited forgiveness for him of the gods, and then sprinkled him all over with the cleanest and purest water, and conducted himback to the Temple. It was required ofevery initiate that his heart and hands should be free of every stain. It was represented that, except for the gravest sins, there was opportunity for expiation; and the tests of air, water, and fire were represented, by means of which, during the march of many years, the soul could be purified, and rise toward the ethereal regions; the ascent being moreorless tedious and laborious, according as each soul was more orless clogged bythe gross impediments 0 fits sins and vices. In the Mithraic Mysteries, the Candidate was purified with water and fire, and went through seven stages ofinitiation. Ablutions were required in all the Mysteries, symbolical of the purity necessaryto enable the soul to escape fromits bondage in matter. Sacred baths and preparatory baptisms were used, lustrations, immersions, lustral sprinklings, and purifications of every kind. At Athens, the aspirants bathed in the Ilissus, which thence became a sacred river; and before entering the Temple of Eleusis, all were required to washtheir handsin a vase oflustral water. placed nearthe entrance Apuleius bathed seventimesin the sea, symbolical of the seven spheres through which the soul must reascend; and the Hindus must bathe in the sacred river ganges. Menander speaks of a purification b) sprinkling three times with salt and water. Water nourishes and purifies; and the urn from whichit flowed was thought worthy to be a symbol ofthe Deity, as of the Osiris-Canobus, whowith living wate! irrigated the soil of Egypt; and also an emblemof Hope, that should cheer the dwellings ofthe dead. In the terrible and dangerous tests o! some ofthe old Mysteries, the Candidate was made to swimarive! will play a grandandstatelyair; otherwise there will be entire silence. fe is continually exposedto heat, whichis produ ced by meansof a long metal lic tube, ha ving at one end a mouth-piece andat the other a spirit-lamp, surrounded with wire-gauze. The tube contains| yeopodium or arcanson powder, which, blown uponthe spirit-lamp, inflames, and passes through the wire-gauze, making a hot flame. Torches maybe used, with cotton saturatedin alcohol, and powderedw ith lycopodium, which rains out in flames when the torchis shaken, & must plainly feel the flames, but not be burned. When uponthe last circuit, & is near the Senior Warden, the Venerable Master descends Jromthethrone, and stands at the entrance ofthe Orient. The Terrible Broth er will lead No the left of the Venerable Master, and cause himtostrik e with his open right hand three light blowsonthe left shoulder ofthe Venerable Master. MUSICCEASES. VM-Who comeshere? Terr Bro-AProfane, baptized byfire, and whoseeksto be received a Mason. VM-Bywhatright does he dareto hope for that? Terr Bro-Bybeing a man,free-born and of goodrepute. VM--Since thatis so, he has mypermission to pass. -[Heis conductedto the west ofthe altar, andstandsfacingthe East. SW-Venerable Master, the Profane has safely accomplishedhis third joumey. VM-Let himbe seated. 0.21, VM-Brother Surgeon, perform your duty! But proportion the ‘xtent Of your sacrifice to the strength of the Aspirant. The Lodge "aves that to your judgment anddiscretion. ~[One Brother bandagesthe armofthe Aspirant, and with a pen- Inife seoms fo open a vein, andthen poursa little streamof tepid water 0.20. [Heis again led three times around the Lodge, meeti ng wiih n obstacle. During thecircuits the MUSIC Onthe arm, and lets it run off into a vessel below, to makethe illusion Omplete. Questions will from time to time be asked him, as to Whether he feels weak, dizzyor faint, andthe pulse of the other wrist wil] be felt, as if to Tara the effect of loss of blood. Wooning are exhibited, the Senior or Junior Wardenwill request that 95 94 Lf signs Of + | N rs OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGME COLLECTANEA to w hich the Venerable i nded untili another. occasion, j d long ee a. ee >ome ee Then, or whenthetrial has laste he pa will be bandaged and suspended in a sling. Thent Master will say: Venere OBLIGATION: I, A- S-.,of my ownfree will and accord, in the presence of the Grand Architect of the Universe, and of this Worshipful Lodge of 0.22. Sie [The candidateis led to the West. The Senior oe step: . s... e step, wthichi i j and teaches himth th is station an of angle ng formi prghspecs bringing .... of right to ....of left; Entered Apprentices...do hereby andhere on most solemnly promise and vow, that I will never make known an y of the secrets ofthis degree unless to a good and lawful Brothe Tr, Or in a just and regularly constituted Lodge,... I furthermore promise and vow thatI will not write, trace, cut or oblong Square. j > Altar and -[The Master of Ceremonies then leads him to the ag i places him nearit, on the Westside, facing the East, his feet place engrave, or form any character, whereby....... Unto all of whichI do pledge myfaith and honour a MAN, binding myself under the penalty of having my throat cut, my tongue torn out by the roots, and my body buried in the sands of the sea, at low water directed. When mark, and a cable-tow's distance from shore, so that the flow and ebb of XVI. the tide may carry me awayinto eternal oblivion." VM-In token of yoursincerity....... he causes him to ... on his naked right 4 his ch freee square, his right foot ..., his body upright, forming ..., oy ig Ee on the..., his left hand holding the open points of a pair of... § . 2 eC " ; 1 7 q At the words ‘of having my throat...,' the Master of Ceremonies draws the edge ofhis openhandacross..... his naked ... breast. : ; sed ¢ > Altar yf MC-Venerable Master, the Candidate is placed Eee ‘ ‘ . Obligation, in due position to take upon himself the obligatic Entered Apprentice Masonin due form. The Initiate is about VM-d¢ 44 Rise! and to order, my Brethren! The Initiate 1s abo to take the solemn obligation. VM -Bro Master of Ceremonies, this Initiate being boundto us bya Strongertie, you will free himfrom the..... NOTE.-2 Brethren, archof ....over....all others point swords at heart 0.23, VMadvances to the Altar, bearing the mallet and ane ~ stands onthe East of the Altar, facing the West; SW onhis re ms z JW onhis left. Holding the swordinhis left hand, he lays the bia the Candidate's right hand. Thenhe says: -[Near the Altar, on a table, is either a Brother, lying as ifdead, a cri mson mark around his throat, making it seemthat his head has been Cul off; or the Sigure ofa man, the head severedfrom the body. 0.24, . : . , ‘ ke upon VM--The obligation which you are now a. a : to : thi i. or to g00 " orals, ¢ yourself ; contains nothing contrary 4to the laws owe the duties you owe yourself, your family or your CUE a ae " 8 : G take it, solemn asit‘a is, of your own free will and ays accor ae4 ad ready to do so, you will pronounce your Christian and surnames say after me. L : _ : If he declines, he is sent away: if he consents, he following > + »neals re} {ile [The Senior Deacon (Expert) loosens the bandage so asto be ready it at the third ra p. 0 remove dd J]Venerable Master raps THREE, andthe bandageis removed. SS In the Rit. Modeme, the oathis, also, to love and succor the Brethr . 96 ry €n, and to obey the Statutes and Regulations. 97 i GMENTS OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRA lyand gravely: Then the Venerable Mastersays, very slow 0.25. as Light excelleth VM-Wisdom excelleth Folly as far Darkness..¢ the darkness has not -The Light shineth in the Darkness and ie overcome it..d ness Dark and , used -And the Universe was without form and conf God moved onthe brooded on the face of the Abyss; and the Spirit of ..¢ expanse of Waters, and God said, LET THERE BE LIGHT a [At the third rap the bandagefalls. Then VMsays: COLLECTANEA SWw-2 VM-1 Sw-4 VM-3 SW-12 VM-34 SW-1234 VM-...is the Sacred Word. Its meaning will be hereafter made known to you. 0.27. VM-There are two Signsin this degree: The first is the Sign of Order...[Due-guard of York Rite] The second Sign is the Guttural...[Same as in York Rite] The Grip or Token... The Battery is THREEat equalintervals. 0.26. s THREEblows, [Then, over the Neophyte's head, the Master strike . mt sword ofhis at equal intervals, with his mallet, on the blade sgrip. ntice Appre the with Then, taking himby the right hand he says: Apprentice Mason VM--This is the Grip or Token ofan Entered . Take me as | degree fthe It has a name, whichis the Sacred Wordo in the only Word, d Sacre the with take you and I will invest you n will Warde r Senio Bro. The it. manner in which you must ever give to sion admis for ned exami being f answeri answerfor you as you would a Lodgeat work, or otherwise to prove yourself a Mason. VM---Whatis this? SW-A Grip, a Token. VM-A Gripor Token of what? SW--Ofan Entered Apprentice Mason. VM--Hasit a name? SW-It has. VM-Will you give it to me? SW-I will not, except as I received it. VM-What will you do, then, that I may...' SW-I will...it VM-Let us...it then! Begin! SW-No; begin you! VM-No! Doyou begin! a Step as already given. March,left ONE..right ONE. .left ONE..angle. 1 Password: none. Plaudit: Right hand across throat as in sign, crying...., then sttiking palm of right into palm of left, THREE..., andfor atriple battery 3 x 3. 0.28, Rit. Moderne: Grip, 1,1..1 thumb on phalanx. -udd.d meeip.we. T..L.c.} mees-.W.. J..:} _?an, (Zeph. ii, 6,) Plur.ovban, "bn, (Ps. xvii, 5: exvi, 3: Josh., Wl, 5,) ‘a rope, a cable, a surveyor's line,' (2 Sam., viii, 2.) nheritance, Possession,' (Ps. xvi, 6: Deut., xxxii, 9.) _ Also, Pignus, ‘a pledge,' (Job, xxii, 6; Prov., xx, 16, xxvii, 13.) Foedus, ‘a bargain,' (Ez., xviii, 12:16; Ex., xxxiil, 15.) MN 2an: Khabel-to, ‘His pledge,' (Ez., xxii, 7.) 0.29, vee, neither naked nor clothed, barefoot or shod, deprived of all r aluable or a metallic nature, hoodwinked, with a cable-tow three times i 5 > 2 : ae "und your neck. You were neither naked nor clothed, because your OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS COLLECTANEA your right knee and foot, your left arm and left breast, were bare, and shod. nor t barefoo neither were you also, re, wherefo ed: left foot slipper ? VM-wWhydo you occupy the South my dear Bro Junior 0.30. [All give the Sign, then the Battery, and then the Plaudit, in the usual manner. The new Brother gives only the Sign. 0.31. [If he takesit, and is proceeding to write, Master of Ceremonies will strike a blow onthe table with his sword, and Venerable Master, striking anotherwith his mallet, will say: ee) VM-Haveyouso soon forgotten, or did you not understand your obligation, not to write or trace our secrets? Repeat that part of your obligation. [Ifhe cannot, Venerable Masterwill repeat it, and continue.] J YK r JW-Thebetter to observethe sun at his meri dian height, to recall the workmen from labor to refreshm ent, and send them from refreshmentto labor again, that the Vener able Mast er may have honor and glory thereby. VM-Whatis the Senior Warden'sstation in the Lodg e? JW-In the West, Venerable Master. VM-Whydo youoccupythe West, very dear Bro Senio r Warden? SW-As the Sun sets in the West to close the day, so is the Senior Warden in the Westto close the Lodge, to payth e workmen, and send them away contentandsatisfied. VM-Arethe workmen content, my Brother? : SW-Theyso agree upon each column,Venerable Master. VM-Brother Junior Warden, of what age are you as an Enter ed Apprentice? JW-Three years, Venerable Master. VM-Whatis the hour, my Brother. JW-The sixth hour of the night, Venerable Master, complete. 0.32. [Ifhe refuses to write, Venerable Master will commend him for his prudence and memoryofhis obligation. After he is seated: 0.33. d VM-Brother Junior Deacon, whatis your place in the Lodge? JD-Infront of the Senior Warden,to his right, if he is pleasedto permit it. VM-Whythere, Brother Junior Deacon? JD-To bear his orders to the Junior Warden, and to see thal the Brethren conduct with propriety on the columns. VM--Whatis the Senior Deacon's place in the Lodge? JD-In front of the Venerable Master, to his right, if he is pleasec to permit it. VM-Whythere, Brother Senior Deacon? SD-Tobear your orders to the Senior Warden and other officers, that the work ofthe Lodge maybe the more properly done. VM-Whatis the Junior Warden's station in the Lodge? SD-Inthe South, Venerable Master. ¢4d-Venerable Master raps THREEat equal intervals, and then uurning towards Senior Deacon theygive each other the guttural sign. Then Senior Deacon approaches the East, and Venerable Master gives him, in a whisper, the Sacred Word, to close the Lodge of Apprentice Masons of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Senior Deacon carrles the word to Senior Warden, he givesit to Junior Deacon, who auries it to Junior Warden. Then Junior Warden raps ONEandsays / Jw-AIlis just and perfect, Venerable Master. VM-Since it is full midnight, and nothing remains to be done, and Junior Wardens, to the Brethren on :"Notice, "ur columns,Brethren that I amSenior about to close the Lodge. SW-Bro Junior Warden, Brethren who grace my column, &¢ JW-Brethren who grace my column, &c....¢ Brother Senior Warden, itis announced. ) SW-Venerable Master,it is announced. I ‘4 VM-f[rapping THREEandtaking offhis hat:| bt tie name of God, and of St. John ofScotland, this Lodge of _! Apprentice Masonsof the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite sed. With me, myBrethren! 10] . COLLECTANEA OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS Ee * -JAll give the gutturalsign andthe battery. ] ed. VM-MyBrethren, go in peace,but first swear to keep Lame secret every thing done and transacted this night, not proper to be -The Senior Wardenpasses along the Columnofthe North, and the Junior Wardenalongthat ofthe South; each beginning in the West As either comesto a Brother, that Brother rises, and gives the Signs, Grip and Password. The officers are pass ed; for they are knownto be Masons. Whenall are examined, the Wardens returnto their stations. revealed. -[All, headed by the Wardens, pass in procession in front of Venerable Master, who, standing at the entrance ofthe Orient, holds the hilt of his sword. Each, as he passes, lays his right handonthe hilt, and says, "I swear." All thenretire. ¢ ¢ JW-Bro Senior Warden,all is just and perfect. SW-Venerable Master,all is just and perfect. -[All seat themselves. Then Venerable Master, Senior Warden and Junior Warden raps, eachin succession, ONE. Aa VM-Verydear Brother Senior Warden, are you a Fellow-Craft Mason? SW-I am. Try me. VM-Bywhatwill you betried? SW-Bythe Square. VM-Whybe the Square? & SW-Because it is the symbol ofAuthority, Justice, Rectitude and Accuracy, and one of the chief working-tools of myprofession VM-Very dear Bro Junior Warden, at what hour are the Fellow- Grafts used to begin their labors? JW-Atthesixth hourofthe day, Venerable Master. VM-Bro Senior Warden, whatis the hour? SW-Full mid-day, Venerable Master. VM-Since it is SO, very dear Brother, Senior and Junior Wardens be pleased to invite the Brethren on your columns to assist me in Passing to the labours ofthe Fellow-Craft. _ _ -TIThis invitation is announced byeach, andeach respondsthat it -IThen Venerable Master, Senior Warden and Junior Warden, each "announced. ] turn, raps THREE. [All rise. ] VM-With me, myBrethren. ~TAI give the Signof the Degree.] i OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS JD-B -roth T.2. -[All give the Battery and Plaudit ofthe Degree. J T.3. -By baring the right knee andfoot, and the left arm and breast, and throwing over his head a white veil. Then he places a Twenty-fourinch Gaugein his left hand, which he will carry with one end of it over his left shoulder. The flap of his apron is turned up. Having so prepared him, he will bring him up to the door, and give the Apprentice 's Battery. JD-Bro Junior Warden, some one knocks as an Apprentice at the door of the Temple. Ty COLLECTANEA ¢ JW-Bro Senior Warden, some one knocks, &c., &c. 2d SW-Venerable Master, some on knocks, &c., &c. VM-Verydear Brother Senior Warden, ascertain who it is that so knocks. SW-Very dear Brother Junior Warden, Ascertain, &c. JW-Brother Junior Deacon, see who it is that so knocks. er Junior c Warden, , hishis nameis i -, his age -, his civi l rank, [military rank, office, empl oyment &c.] d d SW--Brother Junior Warden, inqu ire, &c. &c. JW-Brother Junior Deacon, inquire, &c., &c. -Has this Apprentice worked the €due time? MC-H ehas. due time? Do you believe, A pprentice, that your Masteris satisfied with you? %-I do. ie JD-Is‘ it of your own free ee will ree wi and nd acco ace rd that you mak e this ake this *-It is, td. dé JW-Brother Senior Warden,it is, &c. 2 SW-Venerable Master,it is, &c. JW-Brother Senior Warden,the first journeyis ended. d SW-Venerable Master, the first Journeyis ended. VM-Let the Apprentice be seated. t.§, -Have mythroatcut across, t.6, VM-Let him be asked his name, age, civil or military rank, office, employment, profession or occupation. MC-Brother Junior Warden, the second journey is ended SW-Brother Junior Warden, give order that he be asked his name. &e. JW-Brother Junior Deacon, demand of him his name, age, &¢-. JW-Brother Senior Warden,the second journeyis ended. eV cnsrable Master, the, &e. &e. Brother Master of Ceremonies, let the Apprentice be seated! &e, JD-Whatis your name? ( MC-Brother Junior Warden,the first journeyis ended. JD-Whocomehere with the Apprentice's alarm? Apprentice, whodesires to pass from the Perpendicular to the Square. JD-Brother Junior Warden,It is the Master of Ceremonies, &¢ SW-Venerable Master, his nam eis. &c. VM-Inquireif he has worked the due time; ifhe believes that his Masteris hi andif i he askssthisthi of his " satisfied withh him, ownfree will and -[Junior Deaconpartly opens the door, andasks:] MC-It is I, the Master of Ceremonies, bringing with me an JW-Brother Senior Ward en, his name is, &c. Ke. te, ih JD-Whatis your age? Same announcement of‘this journe y ended and same order ik JD-Whatis your civil or military rank, office, employme nt, profession or occupation? ik 1.8, Same asto Jourth journey. 105 COLLECTANEA OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS T.9. -Places the point of his sword against his nakedleft breast. The candidate holds the point there, between the thumb andfingersof his right hand. In this manner they proceed slowly fromthe East to the South, where they halt behind or near Junior Warden. *# is made to strike that officer five gentle blows, with the open right hand, onthe right shoulder, by THREE and TWO. JW-Whom haveyou here, Brother Master of Ceremonies? MC-An Apprentice Mason, who desires to pass from the Perpendicular to the Square, and having completed his first four journeys, asks to be permitted to pass through the South Gate on his fifth. JW-AHashe workedthe due time? MC-He has. JW-Is his Mastersatisfied with him? MC-He is. -[Passing through to his seat ® proceeds to the East, where he halts at the entrance, and Master of Ceremonies gives the Battery by rapping on the floor. The same questions are asked, and like answers returned, as before, until Master of Ceremoni es answers that he has the Pass-wordfor ¥& VM--Giveit to the Senior Deacon. -[This is done. ] MC-Venerable Master, the Pass-wordis right. _ VM-MyBrother, why do you so often come fromthe West, Journeying to the East? %--I seek to enter the Inner Court ofthe Temple. VM-Of whatare you in search? %-Of more Light. VM-Brother Master of Ceremonies,let the Apprentice enterin at the East gate and be seated. JW-s it of his own free will and accord he makesthis request? MC-It is. -[He enters, andis seated close to the entrance of the East. JW-Howdoes he hopeto dare for this favor? MC-Byhis proof of devotion to the great cause in which we are engaged; and byhis diligence and application during the first five periods ofstudyandlabor. JW-Hashe madesuitable proficiencyin his studies? MC-He has. JW-Bywhatfurtherright does he expect to pass? T.10. -[The point of a sword once more pressed against your naked breast t.11, MC-Bythe Pass-word of a FellowCraft. JW-Hashethat Pass-word? MC-He hasit not, but I, his guide, have it for him. IW-Give it. -[Master of Ceremonies whispers the Pass-word in Junio! Warden'sear. JW-The Pass-word is right. I permit him to pass to the West [Junior Warden himto pass throughhis station, making way Jor him for that purpose. On reaching the West, he is halted, gives the battery in the same way, and the same questions are asked, and like answersreturned. -[The Master of Ceremonies hands the Candidate the gavel, and leads him to the rough ashlar, on whichhe strikeswiththe gavel three blows at equal intervals. MC-Brother Junior Warden, the Candidate has done his last work a a faithful Apprentice. JW-Brother Senior Warden, the Candidate, &c. SW-Venerable Master, the Candidate, &c. VM-Brother Master of Ceremonies, let this Candidate, whose Work as an Apprenticeis finished, enter between the great symbolic olumns and ascend the Mystic Stairway. Triumphant music. SW-ThePass-wordis right. I permit himto pass to the East 106 OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS and brings -[Master of Ceremonies leads Candidate to the door, c Mysti Stairway. himin between the Columns Yachin and Boaz, to the to pieces and This is a winding staircase ofwood, whichcan be taken then seven. It is put together. There are three steps, then five, and third step, placed between Junior Warden and the East. At the ascends to the Venerable Master raps ONE, and ® is halted. Then he d again, and then fifth. Venerable Master raps ONE again, andheis halte descendsto the floor. edto the MC--Brother Junior Warden, the Candidate has ascend third andfifth steps, and has seen above himthe mystic seven. tld &c. JW-Brother Senior Warden, the Candidate has ascended, ¢ SW-Venerable Master, the Candidate has ascended, &e. be seated VM--Brother Master of Ceremonies, let the Candidate J ious betweenthe altar and the West, that he may contemplate the Myster Star and the Sacred Letter in the East. COLLECTANEA I, A- S-,, in the presence of the Grand hereon most solemnly promise and vow, under sameobli ndion a heretofore contracted,...entrusted to me, from all Apprentices - I Rh id myself to do fromthe Profane; with those of Apprentices ne I furthermore promise and vowtobe faithful to my Brethren and aid and assist them on their demand; not wrong, knowingly = ill a his back,nor suffer him to be wronged, if in Rae prevent ve cei it, nor to incur danger or loss S without Wi "warni warning, ifif iin my I furthermore promise and vowduly to Attend Lodge,...obey Statutes and Regulations, answer and obey all due summons... "Hens :. he of whichI do pledge my faith and honour a man and E son, binding myself under the penalty of having myheart torn out . A breast,...[sign]...and thrown outas a prey for the vultures, my ody burned, and the ashes flung to the four winds, that there may be . more remembrance of me among the brethren whomI should have etrayed. God save me fromsuch calamity! Amen. [This orderis obeyed.] The Venerable Masterlays sword on headandsays: +.12. Master of Ceremonies, at a suitable distance west ofthe Altar causes Candidate to take three steps ofan Apprentice, andthenthe three ofa Fellow-Craft; to the South, North and East. Ist, carrying off right diagonally, and brining left behindit, in double square. 2d, carrying off left diagonally, and brining up right behindit in double square. 3d right diagonallyto the front, andbrining upleft to form single square This irregular march symbolizes the right ofa Fellow Craft to pass fromthe service of one masterto that ofanotherat pleasure,¢ hanging work asthere may be need.-Old Ritual. Candidate kneels at Altar on naked..., his left forming 4 His...is laid onthe..., and the sword of Venerable Master, whichis laid onthese. a VM-In the name of God, and underthe auspices, &c.,...and by ue of the powers entrusted to me by this Respectable Lodge, | do *ceive and constitute you a Fellow-Craft Mason. He raps THREEonthe sword blade withthe... Then Master ofCeremonies raises Candidate, and Venerable Master urns downthe flap ofhis apron, saying: aeBeing nowa Fellow-Cratt Mason,you will.... The Fellow8, we are told, woretheir apronsso, that... 5; Brother Master of Ceremonies, assist me to give this Brother the ens, Words and Grips of a Fellow-Craft Mason! whichis His left hand holds a pair of...open to 90°, point of The Sign of the Order: Place the right hand onthe left breast, the : : inal together, the thumb at right angles with them, forming a pressed against his naked... VM-#¢dd i and of this Worshipful Lodge of Lodge of rellowCeite te eand Rise, myBrethren, and surroundthe Altar! Venerable Master descendsandstandsat Altar. The Brethren form 4 circle roundthem,...roofofsteel over Candidate's head OBLIGATION York Rite, ** S.W. and P.W mereipal Sign and * Grip, as in : ees Ri ;lap THREE, with ; thumb, onphal. of-ind. finger, 00,0 mo" ee % "10,0 on Ist pal. of medius. Rit, Mod. 8... 109 (( OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS COLLECTANEA JW-The better to observe the Sunathi s mid- 5.6. 1..4.3..6.5..1.2..3.4.5.6..1.2.3.4.5.6. the Lodge. entering on ow. is not spelled. It is given dayheight, to recall the workmen from labor to refr eshment, and send them from refreshment to labor again, that the Vene rable Master may have honor and glory thereby. : VM-Whereis the Senior Warden's Stati o n in the Lodge? JW-In the West, Venerable Master. Battery: *** 1.1.1..1.1.. | : FIVEyears. grew, penpnded, ‘went, 22, aes ie from the root a riv of: wa flowered.' Meansan ear or wheat, a branch of a tree, VM----Why do you occupy the West, very dear Brother Senior Warden? The Ephraimitish form of the same word was N20, sabalath. SW-Asthe sunsets in the West to clos e the day, so is the Senior Warden in the West to close the Lodge; to pay the workmen. and send T.13. them away content andsatisfied. -and makes a Tau Cross onthe forehead of the new F.ellow-Craft, VM-Arethe workmen content, my Brot her? saying: SW-They so agree upon each Column, Vener able Master. VM-Isanctify you to your workby the sign of the cross- vOI r VM-Brotherjunior Warden, of what age are you as a FellowCraft? JW-Five years, Venerable Master. VM-What is the hour, my Brother? JW-The sixth hourofthe night. +.14. [Master of Ceremonies goes with the Ni 2ophyte = ue roe stone, approaching it bythe three erratic steps. ihen - nesare Craft strikes uponit three times with the mallet, anc : a atl Wa! seated on the Columnofthe South, on the right of the Junior TADS. . ~? VM-Brother Junior Deacon,what is your place in the cee ora JD-In front of the Senior Warden,to his right, is he 1s please permit it. pion, ee VM-Whythere, myBrother' JD-Tobear his orders to the Junior Warden, and to see that He Brethren conduct with propriety on the Columns. VM-wWhat is the Senior Deacon's place in the Lodge' ae JD-Infront of the Venerable Master, to his right, if he 1s ple to permit it. a) : en bs VM--Whythere, Brother Senior eacon? SD-Tobear your orders to the Senior Warden andar ee Lodgeto all Brethren, that the work ofthe Lodge may be more propel™ and regularly done. VM- a : Whereis the Junior Warden's station in the Lodge' SD-In the South, Venerable Master. teva Juni Brother dear very South, the dd VM-Why doyouoccupy Warden? dd wey Venerable Master raps THREE, turns towar ds Senior facon, and they give each other the pectoral sign. Then Senior Deacon approaches the East; and Venerable Master, unco vering, gives him in a whisper the Sacred Wordto close the Lodgeof Fellow-Craft Masons of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Then he again ‘vers himself, Senior Deaconcarries the wordto Senior Warden, who sends it by Junior Deaconto Junior Warden. ] / JW-Allis Just and perfect, Venerable Master. VM--Sinceitis full midnight, and nothing remains to be done, give notice, very dear Brethren Senior and Junior Wardens , to the Tethren on your Columns, that I am about to close the Lodge. [This is done byea ch. ] ddd JJ VM-{[Uncovering.] In the name of Godand St. John °f Scotland, this Lodge of Fellow-Craft Masons, of the Ancient and "epted Scottish Rite, is closed. With me, myBrethren! _ ~1All, with him, give the pectoral sign and the Fellow-Craft's Malter'y,] : h VYM-Our labors are closed, my Brethren. Goin peace, and be *** Rit. Mod. 00..0.00 ‘Mul to the Supreme Wisdom! But first swear...&c. 111 OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS COLLECTANEA * Ul -[The Oath ofSecrecy is taken and all retire.] % 1. +.16. -A humamn nskeleton,; a crow non its ] head, a daggerin its hand, anda gilt cup or gobletinits left. vVM-ddd dd = yj i See *.2. -[Senior and Junior Wardensrepeat.] -A white dove, just killed, its feathers staie d with blood VM-With me, my Brethren! #.3 We -J[All give the pectoral sign. ] . -A sword and two human thigh bonescrossed. VM-ddd ale a 4 we e [Senior and Junior Wardens repeat.] _ bier, covered with a blackcloth, hanging downt o the floor VM-With me, myBrethren! and on which are death's heads, cross bones and lears. -[All give the guttural sign, the Apprentice's battery, andthe plaudit. iS. VM--In the name of God andSaint John ofScotland, I declare the labors ofthis Lodge in the Fellow-Craft's degree suspended, andthose in the degree of Apprentice resumed. Brother Senior Warden, cause Square, andat the head the Compasses. information ofthis to be given to the Tiler! SW-Brother Junior Deacon, inform the Tiler that the labors of this Lodge, &c. [Junior Deacon does so, closes the door, and gives the Apprentice's battery. This is repeated by the Tiler. Deaconraps ONE, andtheTiler replies with ONE. ] Then Junior JD-Brother Senior Warden, the Tiler is informed, and we are duly tiled. The head of the bier is towards the West. At the foot of it is the Under the bier is a sunken place inthe floor, in the shape of a a) i oeJeet in depth. At the bottomisa frame-work (latticeZ, v0o0d, with ropes attached, by whichit maybe lifted out; and . mattress. At the head of this grave, whichis to the West, on €preseniation ofa little moundof earth, is a shrub ofAcacia Ae oes *.6, mene all are clothed andseatedin their place and stations, 7 si ipful Master raps ONE, and Senior Warden and Junior Wardenin &cession do the same. Then SW-Venerable Master, the Tiler is informed, and we are dul) tiled. the [Then WM-Very dear Brother Most Venerable Senior Warden, what is duty ofa Senior Warden before the opening of a Master's Lodge? To assure himselfthat the Temple is dulytiled, Worshipful Master, Be pleased to assure yourself of that, Most Venerable aT. : and cause the Tiler to be informed that we are about to open Odge of Master Masons, that he maytile accordingly 113 OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS d SW -Most Venerable Junior Warden, be pleased to ascertain if the Temple is duly tiled, and cause the Tiler to be informed that the Worshipful Master is about to open...&c. gd JW-Venerable Brother Junior Deacon, ascertain, &c...and inform the Tiler...&c. ANWh ; COLLECTANEA -[Junior Deacon drawshis sword, examines whether the keyof the doorisright, laysit on the altar, opens the door, communicatesthe order to Tiler, closes the doorandgivesthe batteryof the degree. Tiler replies with the same. Junior Deaconraps ONE, andTiler replies with ONE. Then Junior Deacon returning to his seat, and sheathing his sword, says: 2 JD-Most venerable Senior Warden, the Temple is dulytiled. ¢ SW--Worshipful Master, the Temple is dulytiled. WM-Howtiled, Most Venerable Brother? SW-With secrecy and brotherly love, by a Venerable Brother Master Mason, without the door, armed andvigilant. WM--Whatis his duty there? SW-Toguard against the approachof all cowans and evesdroppers on the hills or in vales, and see that none enter here, except suchas are duly entitled, and have the permission of the Worshipful Master. WM--It is well, Most Venerable Brother. What is the secondduty ofa Senior Warden ofa Lodge? SW -Toknowwith certaintythat all present are Master Masons WM---Most venerable Brother Senior and Junior Wardens, repair to your Columns, and assure yourselves that all present are Master Masons. ddd Rise, Brethren, and to order! [Worshipful Master, turning, faces the East, and all the Brethren rising, do the same, underthesign oforder, so that none can see what passeson the west ofthem.] [Then each Warden approachesthe Brother nearest the West, on his column, and taps him on the shoulder. He turns, and the Warden receives from him the sign, token and pass-word ofa Master Mason [The Dignitaries and Officers wearing their jewelsare not to Dé tiled. ] [lf any one does not prove himself, he is sent in charge of 4 Deacon to the ante-room, where, unless vouched for, he will be examined. [Whenall aretiled, all remaining ontheir feet, the Wardens return totheir stations. ] ¢ JW-Most Venerable Senior Warden, all on my Column are Master Masons. d SW-Worshipful Master, all on both Columns are Master Masons. ¢ WM-Be seated, Brethren! Warden, are you a Master Mason? SW-I am. Most Venerable Brother Senior WM-Whence comeyouas a Master Mason? SW-Fromthe Middle Chamber. WM-Whatis donethere, in the Middle Chamber? SW-The memory of our Worshipful Master Hiram is kept in honor, and measures are taken to punishhis assassins. WM-wWhat cameyouhere to do? SW-To recover the Master's Word, which was lost. WM--Whydoyouseekto recoverit? SW-That I may therewith beable to travel into foreign countries and receive the wagesof a Master. ' ( WM-Howdid youarrive in the Middle Chamber? SW-Bya spiral staircase, ascendedbythree, five and sevensteps. WM-Where were you received a Master Mason? SW-In a perfect Lodge of such, duly assembled in a place Kpresenting the Middle Chamber of King Solomon's Temple. WM-Howwere youreceived there? SW-Passing from the Square to the Compasses, over the Tomb of our Worshipful Master Hiram, bythe aid of a branchofAcacia. WM-How manycomposea perfect Lodge of Master Masons? SW-Nine or more, Worshipful Master. WM-Whencomposedif nine, of whom do theyconsist? SW-Of the Worshipful Master, the Most Venerable Senior and Junior W ardens, the Orator, the Almoner, the Treasurer, the Secretary, and the Senior and Junior Deacons. WM--what is the Junior Deacon's place in the Lodge? SW-In front of the Senior Warden, to his right, if he is pleasedto Permit it, ' WM-[Al/ the Officers, except the Dignitaries, rise. Then ‘main seated.| Whythere, Venerable Brother Junior Deacon? JD-Tobear the orders of the Senior Wardento the Junior Warden, ad to see that the Brethren behave with propriety on the Columns. M-wWhatis the Senior Deacon's place in the Lodge? JD-In front ofthe Worshipful Master, to his right, if he is Pleased to permit it. WM-Why there, Venerable Brother Senior Deacon? 114 115 OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS SD-Tobear yourorders to the Senior Warden and other Officers, that the work of the Lodge may bethe more properly done. WM--Whatis the Secretary's place in the Lodge? SD-Toyourleft, Worshipful Master, in the East. WM--Whythere, Venerable Brother Secretary? SEC-To take note of the materials and works; to engrave the proceedings ofthe Lodge; to receive all moneys and pay them over to the Treasurer; to conduct the correspondence with the workshops and workmen; and to announce the days of labor, and what is to be done thereon. WM-- Whatis the Treasurer's place in the Lodge? SEC-Toyour right, Worshipful Master, in the East. WM--Why there, Venerable Brother Treasurer? TREAS-Toreceive the moneys of the workshop from the Venerable Brother Secretary, and to pay all such accounts as the Worshipful Master approves and the Lodge allows, keeping just andfull accounts of the same. WM-~What is the Almoner's place in the Lodge? TREAS-In the East, on the right of the entrance. WM--Why there, Venerable Brother Almoner? ALM-Tohear andprefer the appeals of the needy, to receive the contributions ofthe Brethren, and to distribute themas the I odgeo1 Worshipful Master maydirect. WM--What is the Orator's place in the Lodge? ALM-In the East, on the right of the Venerable Treasurer. WM--Why there, Venerable Brother Orator? ORAT-Tohearall arguments and give just conclusions thereon: to dispense light to the Lodge, and to speak for it when so directed. WM---Where is the Junior Warden's station in the Lodge? ORAT-In the South, Worshipful Master. dd WM- Whydo you occupy the South, v ery dear Brother Junior Warden? JW-The better to observe the Sunat his meridian height, to recall COLLECTANEA SW-In the East, Worshipful Master. WM-Whyinthe East, very dear Brother? SW-As the sunrises in the East to begin his course and open the day, so is the Worshipful Masterin the East, [Masterrises] to open his Lodge, to direct its labors and to enlighten it with his knowledge. WM-At whathourare Master Masons used to open their labors? SW-At thefirst hour of the day, Worshipful Master. WM-Very dear brother Junior Warden, whatis the hour? SW-Worshipful Master, the sun is rising. Jd af Worshipful Master raps THREEat equal intervals-Senior andJunior Wardens in succession do the same./ -[Worshipful Master uncovers, turns to Senior Deacon, and they give each other the sign; Senior Deacon approaches the Master, receives he Pass-word, andcarriesit to Senior Warden. Worshipful Master tovering again, Senior Warden turns to Junior Deacon and gives him the sign, and Junior Deacon approaches, receives the Pass-word and Gries to Junior Warden. Then ¢ WM-Most Venerable Brother Senior Warden, all is just and perfect. and glorythereby. WM--Where is the Senior Warden's station in the Lodge? JW-lIn the West, Worshipful Master. WM-Why do you occupy the West, very dear Brother Senio! Warden? SW As the sunsets in the West to close the day, so is the Senio1 Wardenin the West to close the Lodge, to pay the workmen, andsend them awaycontent andsatisfied WM--What is the Master's station in he | odge? 116 SW-Worshipful Master,all is just and perfect. ¢ WM-It being the first hour of the day, and all being just and Perfect, be pleased, Brethren Senior and Junior Wardens, to proclaim on your respective columns that I am about to open the labors ofthis Respectable Lodge, --- No. -,in thethird degree. d -[Eachrapping ONE, doesso. Then] d JW-It is proclaimed on the Column ofthe South, Most Venerable Brother Senior Warden. me SW-It is proclaimed on both Columns, Worshipful Master. the workmen from labor to refreshment, and send them from refreshemnt to labor again, that the Worshipful Master mayhave honor d dd J(Worshipful Master raps THREE, andheandall rise and Wcover the head jk ®.7, -[Then, putting on hishat] WM-Withme, myBrethren! COLLECTANEA OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS -[He gives, all accompanying him, the signs of the Apprentice, Fellow-Craft and Master Mason. Then he says: WM-Most Venerable Brethren Senior and Junior Wardens, announce on your respective Columns that the labors of the Middle Chamberare in full vigor. !JN ll [This is done be each.] WM--Letus rejoice, my Brethren, that we are permitted once more to labor together! With me! [All the Batteries and Plaudits ofthe Ist, 2d and 3d degrees Then Worshipful Master raps ONE andall are seated. 4.8. ~the last Masterraised is placed inthe coffin on the bier, his feet to the East, his...forming a square, his right hand onhisheart, hislefi extendedalong the body, a shroud covering himfromthefeet upwards fo the cinctureof the apron; the apronis turned up so as to coverthe lowerpart of the face from the nostrils downward, andtherest of the -I am. SW-Laythen, yourright hand upon the breast of his corpse! [# does so.]...0, Apostle of Liberty, Equality and fraternity, if this man be notspotless, let thy wounds bleed afresh and convict him of perjury! Swear thatthou art innocent! -]I swear. -[The cloth is immediately again thrownoverhis head, andhe is led back by the way he came, to the Chamberof Reflection. The Brother in the coffin rises, and the coffin and bier, but not the curtains, are removed. The cloth is again taken from ¥'s head. Then Senior Warden says: -[He is made to kneelat the altar, as whenhe took his obligation as a Fellow-Craf, the arrowfromthe handof the skeletonis placedin his left hand, and the point is pressed against his nakedleft breast. The cup of wine is placed in his right hand. The Wardens and armed Brethren form the roofofsteel over his head with their swords, and he repeats afier the Senior Warden the following Jaceis covered with a piece ofwhite linen stained with blood OATHOF INNOCENCY se .9. I, A-B-.,do solemnly and sincerely swear that I am atrue and bylaying aside his shoes and stockings, making both legs bare to abovethe knees, and both arms and both breasts bare. Heis deprived ofall metals; a small silver square is tied upon his right arm abovethe elbow, andasilk or linen cord is tied with three turns around his waist Hewearshis apron as a Fellow-Craft, andis bare-headed. The ends of the Cable-tow will be at least fourfeet in length. loyal Fellow-Craft Mason, and neither Monk, norJesuit, nor Inquisitor, hot the spy, emissary or instrument of temporal or spiritual tyranny; and] furthermore swear, that in seeking to be raised from the Square to the Compasses, I am not actuated by motives of mere curiosity, of interest or of selfishness, but by a sincere desire to follow, in practice the lessons taught me as a Fellow-Craft, and to serve my Fellows, the Order of Free-Masonry, my Country and Humanity; and, in token of the *.10. imuth and sincerity of this, my Oath, and as a pledge of secrecy and -[A clothis suddenly flung over the Candidate's head, heis seized by the armedBrethren, andled hurriedly into the ante-room, and thence Msincere, that which I take fromit may become to me the most deadly fidelity, I do now drink of this cup, praying that if I am now false and into the Lodge, and within the curtain which are aroundthe bier. The Wardensenter there with him, and Senior Warden removesthe cloth fromthefaceofthe Brother in the coffin, and says: Poison; andthatif I prove false hereafter, the arrows of my death may Pierce myheart [he drinks]...so help me God,as | prove true and loyal! Amen! Amen! Amen! " : . . a ? 2 [The Senior Warden, putting forefinger upon the bloody Dove, SW-Behold the corpse of him for whom we mourn! The victim of treason, hatred or revenge, or ofthe instruments of Tyranny. Are youguiltless of his death? 118 and says marks a cross with blood on the Candidate's forehead, OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS COLLECTANEA SW-With the blood of this Dove, symbol of martyred innocence, I seal your Oath, and consecrate you to the service of God, your fellows, the Great Order, your Country and Humanity. Amen! The Seven Amesha-Cpentas, or Divine Emanations, known to the Hebrews by their Median captivity, became the seven Archa ngels, of which one was assigned to cach ofthe seven bodies, former lycalled The Planets;'-The Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Theywerestill emanations and shone forth, each being the %.12. Deity manifested in one mode and characteristic, [Master of Ceremonies takes the Candidate by the right hand, Senior Deacon on his right and Junior Deacon onhisleft, each holding one end of the Cable-tow. Before him two Brethren march with drawn swords, and two others march behind. Thus conducted he makesthree times the circuit of the Lodge, behind the seats of the Brethren, going bythe South to the West, and thence bythe North to the East. Each of _Accordingly, each Archangelic Namehasa referenceto this Light. which is the Deity. TSAPHIEL means The SPLENDOR of AL. RAPHAEL, The Healing of AL, reminding us of ‘The Sun of Righteousness rising with healing in his wings:' HAMALIEL, Benignity of AL: ZARAKHIEL, the Rising of AL: AURIEL, the Light of AL: GABRIEL, the Potency of AL: and MICHAEL, the Semblanceor the sevencarriesa light. [These circuits are madeinsilence, the Master reading slowly, as Image ofAL. On all the Monuments of MITHRA, we seebythe side of that God seven altars or pyres, consecrated to the seven Planets; andthese andthe seven candlesticks represented the seven Spheres or Vessels that shed abroad in the Universe the ethereal Light. By these altars the seven follows: Liturgy C. Angels are seen. Sometimes, insteadof the altars are seen sevenStars, God, in the Hebrewwritings, is continually symbolized by LIGH1 The Sun was regarded as His visible Image. The ‘WORD OF GOD' is symbolized by the sevengates of the Mithriac cave, through whichthe Initiates passed; and which passages are represented by yourjourneys. The Ancients thought that the natural homes ofthe Soul of Man Was in the highest regions of the Universe, in the Sphere offixedStars. explained by PHILO in EUSEBIUS, to be the Universal andInvisible LIGHT, Source, Substance or Essence of the Light cognizable by the Senses, and whichshines forth from the Planets and Stars. The word ‘LIGHT' was used, for want of any other or better, to express the Essence, of whichvisible Light is the manifestation. The Deity was better expressed, as the occult essential FIRE, of which Flame is the action, Light the outflowing or manifestation. The worshipofFire and Light was the basis of all the religions of Antiquity. AGNI, the Fire, and INDRA, the Light, were the highest Deities of our ancestors the Aryans. And when Zarathustra, among the Bactro- or Irano-Aryans, imagined a spiritual God, Ahura Mazda, superior to these, and Author and creator of the Universe, with his Seven Emanations, the Amesha-Cpentas, the second ofthese was AshaVahista, the Spirit of Fire; and Fire is continually called in the ZendAvesta, the Son of Ahura-Mazda. The Persian Mithra was the Sun, but the original Bactrian and Iranian Mitra was the Morning-Star In the Vedic or Vaidik hymns, composed at least 4,000 and probably 5,000 years before our Era, Sun and Moon, Planets and Stars are bodies by which Agni and Indra, Fire and Light, manifest themselves. They are, all, Agni andIndra, inact, limited and definedby form and body. The Avesta calls the Sun the body of Ahura Mazda. TheIndoi Aryanshad the same idea. By the Helleno-Aryans the Sun was regarded as the visible image of the Deity 120 Hence it was held to have descended through the seven Planetary Spheres, to illumine the body, to communicate to it form and movement, to vivify and animate it; in the same manner as, when then the Universe of Matter was a shapeless Chaos,THE BREATH OF GOD moved on the surface of the abyss. _ The Soul tends to re-ascend, as soon as it canfree itself from the impediment of Matter. The re-ascension of each Soul wouldbe more or less tedious and laborious, according as it was moreorless cloggedby the gross impediments of its sins andvices. Except for the gravest sins there could be expiation,; and by Penance, repentance, acts of beneficence and prayer, symbolized by the lests of water, air and fire, the Soul could be purified, and rise toward the ethereal regions: but grave crimes were mortal sins, beyondthe ach of such remedies. The visible World is the image ofthe invisible World. The "sence of the human Soul is the image of God; and its home is above the Stars. The Equinoxes were the gates through which Souls passed to and fo, between the Hemispheres ofLight, and that of Darkness, Near each : these gates passed the Galaxy; andit was termed " The Pathway of Ouls." : COLLECTANEA OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS Master descends, goes to the Altar, &c. The symbolic image ofthis passage among the Stars, was a ladder reaching from earth to Heaven, divided into seven Steps or Stages, to OBLIGATION each of which was a gate, and at the summit and eighth, that of the fixed Stars. You have already seen this mystic ladder represented as the I, A- S-, of myownfree will and accord, in the presence of the Mystic Stairway of the Fellow-Craft Degree, which you figuratively ascended to the fifth step. It is by knowledge as well as morals the Grand Architect of the Universe, and this Worshipful Lodge of Master Soul ascends towards the Stars, and climbs the skies to its home. An emanation of the ethereal Fire, exiled from the luminousstarry region, Masons...Saint John of Scotland...do hereby and hereon most solemnly promise and vow, that I will never make knownanyof the secrets ofa M..M......duly known to me to be such...orders of Worshipful Lodge it descended throughplanetary gates, and by the equinoxial and solstitial doors, along the Milky Way, to be immuredin the prison-house of Matter. There the bodyis its prison, until it shall at last return to its of Master Masons..., secrets of a Brother as I do my own, except in the place of origin, its home, through the Constellations and planetary Spheres. attempt to...wife, &c.... Throughthe Gate of Capricorn, along the galaxy, and by the way of the Seven Spheres it must ascend. To reascend to the unity ofits Source, it must pass througha series of trials and migration. The scene of these is the grand SanctuaryofInitiations, the World. Their primary agents are the Elements: the means, are the sorrows, the trials and the calamities ofLife. Thus the theories of the Ancients were not mere barren speculation but a study of the means for arriving at the great object proposed, the perfecting of the Soul, and, as a consequence, that of morals and society and the State. The Earth, to them, was not the Soul's Home, but its place ofexile. Its home and birth-place was Heaven. Topurify this Soul of its passions, and weakenthe empire ofthe bodyoverit, to give him true happiness here below, and expedite his re-ascension to his home, was the object ofinitiation. it,...aid, assist and serve,...by every means in power, and will never F... will observe and keep former obligations. Unto all of which I do pledge myfaith and honour a man and Mason, binding myselfunderthe penalty [¢ Worshipful Master makes K give sign with right hand] of having my bodyseveredintwain, one half carried to the South, and the other half carried to the North, and my entrails burned andthe ashes scattered to the four winds, sothat nothing of me may remain! Maythe Grand Architect keep me from such fate! Amen! All respond... Craft. As soon as he receivesthat, he says: this Brother to the place whence he came, andthere let him reclothe Senior Warden descends fromhis station and causes the Candidate to approachthe Altar as directed, giving the Apprentice sign, and stopping onthe right angle ofan oblong square, then taking TWO steps on the 2d Degree ofthe same square, his feet forming a square, and giving the Fellow-Craft sign: thentaking the Master'sstep on the same oblong square Then he kneels on...at the Altar, his right hand onthe...his left holding a pair of Compasses with one point on each naked breast MC--Worshipful Master, the Candidate is at the Altar,in proper position to take upon himselfthe solemn obligation of a Master Mason in due form Rise, and toorder, my Brethren! ( ' kisses THREE times...Worshipful Master takes himby the hand with the Apprentice grip, andtiles himto the Sacred Wordof a Fellow conduct WM--Rise. BrotherJ... Brother Master of Ceremonies, #.13. WM-d¢ed case of..., never wrong, nor suffer any...to be done themif I can help himself with that whereof...., and return hitherfor... Done. The Master of Ceremonies puts over the neck of ®, his Suspended bya blue ribbon, the seal hereafter described, between vest and shirt, length of..being such that...will lie on his heart. Then Passing into the ante-room, he causes himto enter the Lodge as a Master Mason and salute eachof the three Dignitaries. Then heis led in front of the Fast here as a WM--AMy Brother, you have nowbeen permitted to enter Master Mason, bythe Battery and Sign... st, *.14, OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS COLLECTANEA : -[Bythis time Master of Ceremonies will have led ® to the station ofJunior Warden, who, as Worshipful Master pronounces the last word, seizes ® by the collar, and says to him, in a low but stern voice, three times: "Make knownto me the Master's Word!" To each demand ® will reply: "Icannot." Junior Wardenwill strike him across the throat with the end of his Roll or Paperor Pasteboard; and Master of Ceremonieswill then lead % towards the station of the Senior Warden, which Worshipful Master continues. ] SD-No, I threatened to slay him, but he refused, though faint and leeding, to give it me. In my passion I struc k him on the forehead with my hammerandhefell. JW-Is he dead? SD-I do not know, neither do | care; you can exami ne fo yourself. Therehe lies. . -[Senior Warden lift's ¥s arm, andlets it fall again, andsa ys: ] iia is dead, and we have gained nothing. Did he speak no *.15. -[Senior Warden % seizes bythe collar, and says to him three times, in a low but stern voice: "Make known to me the Master's Word!" To each demand *& replies, "I can not," and Master of Ceremonies, pulling him away, Senior Wardenstrikes him with his Roll onthe left breast. Master of Ceremonies then leads him towards the East. SD--Nothing, after he fell. As I struck the blowhe threw up his hands in front of his forehead, crying "Oh Lord! myGod! Is there no help for the Widow's Son?" JW-Then weare in jeopardyfor nought. Whatare we to do? SD-Whatelse than hide the body and escape before it is known that the Master is missing! SW-Letus hasten then! We have notime tolose: if he is missed {00 soon weare lost. We musthasten to the sea-coast, andso escape to *.16. [At this instant Senior Deaconsteps in front ofthe Candidate, with the maul in his hand, and says, speaking to him in a low voice, but menacingly: SD-Ah! Most Worshipful Master Khurum, you cannot pass here. You have escaped from myBrothers, but you cannot escape from me. "Make knownto me the Master's Word, or youdie." [® replies "I can not." Senior Deacon twice repeats "Make knownto methe Master's Word, or you die!" The samereply is given on each demand. Six Brethren, meanwhile, have come behind *, holding a blanket, upon which he may fall. Onreceiving the third reply, Senior Deacon suddenly strikes *& on the forehead with the maul he and Master of Ceremoniesat the same time pushing him backward so that he falls uponthe blanket and is let down uponthe floor. The six Brethrensilently retire. Senior and Junior Wardens now comet the East, where & lies, and this conversation ensues: JW-Let us take it out the west Gate! The work on that side is unfinished, and the rubbishis abundant. SW-First let us cover these puddles of blood upon the ground, lest the workmensee themand suspect somewhat. : JW-Cover themquickly then! The hourofrefreshment is almost over. Though the earth drinks the blood, it will still cry to Heaven from the ground, like that of Abel SD-Let it cry! Whatis the blood of man morethanthe bloodof a beast? -[They seemto cover some spots withearth. ] SW-AIl is covered. Let us do quickly what remains. If the Venger of Blood pursues, no City of Refuge will protect us JW-Jubelo, did you obtain the Word? SW-No, the Master refused to give it. Jubelum? some other country. JW-Howshall we disposeof the body? q SD-Wewill hide it among the rubbish of the Temple, outside the gate. After night-fall we can conveyit out of the City and buryit. SW-It is the best we can do. Let us hide the body at once, in Some spot which the workmen seldomvisit. Did you obtain 1, -Covering the Candidate'seyes, they and other Brethren take up the body and conveyit to the Northeast corner of the Lodge, lay it own, place over it a frame of basket-work, and cover that with shavings and other things representing rubbish. Theythenretire. ] 12 OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS COLLECTANEA -[Junior Warden steps back with righ ight foot, raise j s hisiS right ri hand fo i left side of his Jace, palmto the left, and turns his Wega SS *.17. ..8 is Lying. right. JW-It is a dark and cloudynight. m -[Senior 7 ie Warden arden ddoes the same, and they stand so. SD-Thebetter for our purpose. Is the grave ready? SW-Itis finished. SD-Where? SW-On the Mountof Zion. JW-It is a rough wayandfar, and the dead weighheavily. SD-Bea man, Jubela! Take up the body; youwill have leisure enoughhereafter to repent. . Viyorshipful WM--Makhba-nak! It is the place where the victim was hidden! SW-One whocame from God! Moabon! -fWorshipful Master raises his hands, open, the palms to the Sront, placing themside byside, near together, in front ofanda little higher thanhis forehead, saying:/... [% is taken up, carried THREE times around the Lodge, and lowered into the grave. His eyes are nowuncovered, and a piece ofcarpet spread over the grave, except at the head. Thenthey retire.] WM--Oh,Lord our God! Wasthere no help for the Widow's Son? The Mason's Wordis lost! Venerable Brother Azariah, raise the body from the grave, andlay it by the side thereof, and then examine it carefully aboutthe heart for the Master's Seal. *.18. -Better I had had mythroat cut, my tongue torn out bythe roots, and mybodyburied in the sands of the sea, at low water mark, and a cable-tow's distance from shore, where the tide ebbs and flows, than have been accessoryto the murder of the Master Khurum!" And the second voice cried: "Better that my heart had been torn from mybreast, and thrownout as a prey for the vultures, than I had been accessory to the death of so excellent a Master!" "Alas!" cried the third voice, "it was I, Jubelum, struck him the fatal blow; it was I whokilled him! For me there will be tortures before death, moreterrible than death itself; for | have stained with blood the Holy Temple. Better my body had beensevered in twain, one half carried to the South and the other to the North, and my entrails burned to ashes and scattered to the four winds, than I had been the slayer of our Master Khurum!" *.19. [The carpet covering the grave is removed, and then Oratorsays: | ORAT-Most Worshipful Master, the body is uncovered -[The bodyis lifted out by the cordsattachedto the woodenframe on which it lies. Orator opens *'s vest, seemsto take from over hi heart a Seal, and handsit to Worshipful Master. Then Senior Warden Places the Candidate's right hand uponhis heart, andhisleft armclose 10 his side; Orator crosses the right ankle over the left, and Senior Deacon lays the Acacia on his bosom. *.20. The penalties of the obligations of the Apprentices, Fellow-Crafts and Masters shall be the punishments invoked upon themselves, Fespectively, by the three murderers, and whichtheyare to suffer The sign involuntarily given by the Junior and Senior Warden, at first Sight of this body, shall be the Sign of Horror of a Master Mason € sign given by myself, and the words with which I was inspired, shall also be a sign and cryto be hereafter explained; and, as I had silently resolved, the first words which were spoken, aysight of the body, shall be substituted in lieu of the Master's Word, until three Master Masonsshall knowandbe able to communicate the True Word. Me [Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior Wardens approachthe grave andlook into it. ] *.21, hi WM--Most Venerable Brother Junior Warden, endeavor to raise Mm by the grip ofan Apprentice! [ OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS COLLECTANEA -[Junior Warden takes ® by the right hand, with the Apprentice's grip, draws awayhis hand, steps back with right foot, gives the Sign of Horror, and says: -[The new Master kneels at the Altar on both kneesand repeats, after the Worshipful Master, this affirmance of his OBLIGATION. JW-wWorshipful Master, the Dead cannotbe.raised to life by the grip of the Entered Apprentice. The body is decomposing, and the skin slips from the flesh. WM-Most Venerable Brother Senior Warden, endeavorto raise him bythe grip of a Fellow-Craft, Mason. -[Senior Warden takes © by the right hand, with the FellowCraft's true grip, draws awayhis hand, steps back withhis right foot, gives the Sign of Horror, and says: SW-Worshipful Master, the Dead cannotbe raised to life by the grip of a Fellow-Craft. The bodyis rotten; the flesh parts from the -In the presenceof the Grand Architect of the Universe I do, upon my Word of Honoras a Man and my Faith as a Mason, now renew the Oath I have already taken, and do solemnly swear neverto reveal any of the secrets of this or the former degrees, improperto be revealed: under all the penalties of all myobligations. So help me God! -[The Master and Wardens approachthe Altar. Senior Warde n lays the naked blade ofhis Sword ons head, and Junior Warde n holds the two points of the Compasses against his Breast. Worshipful Master strike three times with his Mallet on the head of the Compasses, saying: bones. WM--Thenhecan only beraised by what shall hereafter by the True Grip of a Master Mason; the Grip of the Lion ofthe Tribe of Judah. With that and your help the dead mayberaised tolife. -[Orator removes the bush or branch of Acacia, Almoner | WM-Mayremorse and self-contempt, symbolized by the two points of the Compasses, torture you until death if you basely violate your solemn Obligation! ( 22. uncrosses the feet, and Worshipful Master takes ® bythe True Gripof a Master Mason,placing his left hand behind the right shoulder. Thus theyraise himto hisfeet. -[Worshipful Master puts his right foot to the right foot of ®, right knee to right knee, body to bodyandbreastto breast, right hand at the Grip, and his left hand behind the right shoulder, forming a Square A this momentall the lights are lighted. The Worshipful Master whispers in his ear the Word, pronounced OW do ¥x5: throne, and all the Brethren to their stations, except Master 0 Ceremonies, who remains by. All remain standing. WM-Venerable Brother Master of Ceremonies, conduct this order, Venerable Brethren! XI. WM-d Loyalty!..d Honor!..d Truth! XII. -[Then he gives him the Signs, Words and Tokensthus: WM-TheSignofRecognitionis that of Horror. -[The body being thus raised, Worshipful Masterreturnsto the newly-raised Brother to the Altar, that he may renewhis Oath. -I[Thenhestrikes three blows with his Mallet onthe blade of the sword, over @'s head, saying: [lo The Grand Sign is that with the two hands as given. More generally... Theyare In either case...., on thighs by THREE motions, stamping with the...at the sametime. This is the Distress Sign. The Words accompanying it are O ord...is there...? In French, simply, Ah Seigmeur! MonDieu! In the Rit. Moderne, hands clasped on head, palms upward: A moi, les Enfans de la Veuve!...Help, &c. Sometimesit is given with clasped handsin front ofthe forehead, Palms outward. In the R..A/.. the Sacred Wordis M..B..N. 129 OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS COLLECTANEA rip, The P.W. is the same as in the Y.R.., given with the Pass-G whichis the sameas in that R-. In the R..M.. it is Giblim. fingers The Order of the Degree is to place the right hand open, ; heart. the on e Squar the ng together, and thumbs formi lf The Sacred Wordis thus given: When you have made yourse P.G. and knownas an Apprentice and Fellow-Craft, and have given the Vp Pain, TUBAL KAYEN, The applicability of this word, andi ts significance, not yet discovered. lp means "erected, founded, create d: as pear or lance, anythi ng upright or erect: to hammer or forg e into form shape," &c 2 *.23, -(a)..Foot to foot... -(b)..Knee to knee... -(c)..Breast to breast... answers yes, give P.W. of a Master, you ask, WILL YOU BE...? If he the head, the the Sign of the Order, also putting your left hand on say: and Grip 's forming a Square. Then take the other by the Master Whatis that? The T.G. of a M..M.-. Has it a.n.? It has, and something morethatfol. W.i. t. some..? -(d)..Hand toback... -(e)..And mouthto ear... *%.24. XV. The FIVE POINTS OF MASONRY. Will you g.it.m? The answer is the Y..R.. Sign. Then raise...and say Ah Lord! OF My...! Then renewthe...and give the Word upon the FIVE POINTS any in it give o MASONRY in a whisper. I give you charge, nevert other manner. The Batteryis 111...In the Rit. Mod., 11-1...11-1...11-1. xan, MAKHBA: "Theplace of concealment." 133, NAKH: "Struck, smitten, wounded, struck down, killed, assassinated." 7 is a weak consonant, andis lost in rapid pronunciation, and when at the end ofa word is sometimes lost altogether, as in NX for stands it mmx. Pauli, Analecta Hebraica, 214, 232, 256. 3x1, MUABor MOAB: "Progeny, issue, that which proceeds, goes forth, goes out, or emanates from, the Father, fruit of the Father's loins, his seed." })x, "Strength, robustness, virility, manhood, the Generative Energyand Potency, the Creative Power." Thus, }}87_ "UR", RASITH H'AUN, (or ON,) "The first fruits of the virility or generative powe! = i.e., "the first born." Also, )}X% means "powerful, potent, vigorous energetic," &c. And..., "Progeny of, issue or emanation from the potent Father "The Father abundantly potent to create." "The 213, NOB: "What goes forth, proceeds or emanates from Logos, Word, First-Born, First-Begotten, Son of God." 130 [When all the : Ve business s hipfui Master iS CONC- lude= a, ' a nd nothi ng ? 2 rema i ai ins but tf 2 raps ONE and Says: #( j ; d _WM-Most Venerable Brother Junior W arden, where is your4 station in the Lodge? JW-In the South, Worshipful Master. a: ‘Why do you occupythe South? . a better to observe the Sunat its meridian height, to recall . a hace labor to refreshment, and send them from Sid glory nent aa to labor again 2 , that the Worshipful piul Masterr may Maste may have have honor ioe,Where is the Senior Warden's station in the Lodge? . the West, Worshipful Master. , ic Waa ~--Wr hydo )youoccupy py thethe Wes West, st, Most Most Vener Venera able ble Broth Brothe err " - the Sun sets in the West to close the day, so is the c aa arden in the West to close the Lodge, to pay the workmen, and nd them awaycontentand satisfied. ear they content, my Brother? eS -Theyso agree upon my Column, Worshipful Master M-Most Venerable Brother, of what age are you as a Master Mason? ov Seven years, Worshipful Master. Brother Junior Warden, what is the hour? Venerab ~Most ae ~The sixth hour le ofthe night, Worshipful Master, complete OLD SCOTTISH CRAFT RITUAL FRAGMENTS dd d-/Worshipful Master raps THREE,andall rise. He turns towards Senior Deacon, and theygive eachother the Abdominal Sign. Senior Deacon approachesthe east, and Worshipful Master, uncovering, gives him the Sacred Word, onthe Five Points of Fellowship, to close the Master's Lodge. He again covers himself. Senior Wardencarries the Word to Senior Warden, who turns to Junior Deaconand givesthe Sign. Junior Deaconthen,after returning the Sign, receives the Word from Senior Wardenandcarriesit to Junior Warden. ¢ JW-AIllis just and perfect, Worshipful Master. d WM--Sinceit is full mid-night, and nothing remains to be done, Most Venerable Brethren, Senior and Junior Wardens, give notice to the Brethren on your Columnsthat I am aboutto close the Lodge. -[This is done byeach]... n the ddd WM-[Rapping THREE, andtaking off his hat]...1 Master of name of God, and of Saint john of Scotland, this Lodge Masons, of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, is closed. With me, my Brethren! -[All, with him, give the Sign and Battery. ] to the WMOurlabors are closed. Go in peace, and be grateful Supreme Wisdom. Butlet us first swear, KC. andall then -[The Oath ofSecrecyis taken in the usual manner, retire.] FINIS.