Masonic Monitor of the Degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason / together with the Ceremony of Installation, Laying Corner Stones, Dedications, Masonic Burial, Etc.
GEORGE THORNBURGH
At stated communications:
First. Reading the minutes.
Second. Considering unfinished business.
Third. Receiving and referring petitions.
Fourth. Receiving report of committees.
Fifth. Balloting for candidates.
Sixth. Receiving and considering resolutions.
Seventh. Conferring degrees.
George Thornburgh
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MASONIC MONITOR
Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason
Ceremony of Installation, Laying Corner Stones, Dedications, Masonic Burial, Etc.
GEORGE THORNBURGH
CONTENTS.
Certificate and Recommendation
MASONIC MONITOR
Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason, together with the Ceremony of Installation, Laying Corner Stones, Dedications, Masonic Burials, Etc., Etc.
OPENING THE LODGE.
Congregate.
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Tyle.
FIRST SECTION.
Reception.
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Prayer.
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Northeast Corner.
SECOND SECTION.
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Northeast Corner.
THIRD SECTION.
A Lodge.
Ancient Lodges—Where Held.
Form and Dimension.
The Supports of a Lodge.
Furniture.
Ornaments.
Lights.
Jewels.
How Situated.
Dedication of Lodges.
Tenets.
P. P. E.
Chalk, Charcoal and Clay.
Symbolism of the Degree.
Charge at Initiation.
Charge to a Soldier.
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The Working Tools.
SECOND SECTION.
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Symbolism of the Degree.
Charge at Passing.
FIRST SECTION.
Reception.
Perambulation.
Presentation of Working Tools.
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SECOND SECTION.
Address.
Altar.
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First and Second Search.
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THIRD SECTION.
King Solomon's Temple.
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The Three Steps.
The Pot of Incense.
The Beehive.
The Book of Constitutions.
The Sword.
The Anchor and the Ark.
Forty-seventh Problem of Euclid.
The Hour-Glass.
The Scythe.
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Grand Honors.
Reception of Visitors.
I.—Grand Lodge.
II.—The Grand Master.
III.—The Deputy Grand Master, Grand Wardens, Etc.
IV.—Other Brethren.
Annually Elected Officers.
Senior Warden.
Junior Warden.
Treasurer.
Secretary.
Chaplain.
The Senior and Junior Deacons.
Masters of Ceremonies.
Tiler.
Charges to the Officers and Brethren.
Charge to the Wardens.
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Proclamation.
Constituting a Newly Chartered Lodge.
Consecration.
Dedication.
Constitute the Lodge.
Prayer.
Deposit of Memorials.
Presentation of Working Tools.
Laying Stone.
Trial of Stone.
Consecration.
Proclamation.
Benediction.
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Consecration Prayer.
Song.
Invocation.
General Directions.
Service in Lodge Room.
Service at Church or House of Deceased.
Prayer.
Service at Grave.
Prayer.
Prayer.
End of Service at Grave.
ANOTHER SERVICE AT THE GRAVE.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
Benediction.
Preparation of the Hall.
Opening the Lodge.
Prayer:
Ode.
Ode.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
Closing.
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Transcriber's Notes