Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

minor importance, may be gathered by comparing
the present work with Richardson's Monitor or
Allyn's Ritual.
The "work" known among Masons as the "Webb
Work,"
p. 149
and inculcated by Robert Morris, 1 is generally
accepted as the "Work" of ancient origin, and
there is not much doubt but that it will be adopted
by the Grand Lodges throughout the United
States.
Footnotes
87:1 Our present Third Degree is not
architectural, but traditionary, historical, and
legendary; its traditions being unfortunately
hyperbolical; its history apocryphal, and its
legends fabulous.--The Freemason's Treasury, p.
222.
96:1 Here the conductor or some brother draws
his hand across candidate's naked belly: the
sword is often used, especially if the initiation
takes place in winter, the sword is left in a cold
place--and when it is drawn across candidate's
belly, it has a very shocking effect, causing the
candidate to jump or tremble.
97:1 What does it denote? Worldly possession.--