Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

or six strong loops on each side, is produced from
a closet or chest in the room; and a buckskin bag,
stuffed with hair, about the size of two boxinggloves,
is taken from the same receptacle. These
implements are both used as will be described
hereafter.
The room is cleared by removing the altar and
lights, and the two large pillars used in the
Second Degree. By this time the candidate is
dressed, his apron is tied on as a Master Mason,
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with the right-hand corner tucked up, and he
wears a yoke with a Senior Warden's jewel
attached to it. In some Lodges, the brethren on
this occasion attire the candidate with a very rich
apron and yoke.
When the candidate is fully dressed, the door is
unceremoniously thrown open, and he, in
company with others, is permitted to enter the
Lodge. His friends now approach him, and
congratulate him upon his Masonic appearance,
asking him how he likes the degree, and if he is
not glad he is through, &c., &c.
The object of this is to mislead the candidate, and
to impress upon his mind the idea that there is no
more of the ceremony, and that his initiation is
completed.
Worshipful Master gives one rap with his gavel
(•).
J. W.--Brethren, you are now called from
refreshment to labor again. (Gives one rap (•),
steps to his desk, and turns the small column
down on its side, as already explained.)