Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

S. W.--Clear (or not) in the west, Worshipful.
(Making the sign.)
By this time the Deacon has arrived at the
Worshipful Master's station in the east. He looks
in the box, and says:
W. M.--And clear (or not clear) in the east.
Brethren, you have elected (or not) Mr. Joseph
Locker to the First Degree in Masonry.
The other candidate is balloted for in the same
manner.
FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS
W. M. (conferring Degrees.)--Brother Junior
Deacon, you will ascertain whether there are any
candidates in waiting, and for what Degree, and
report at once.
The Junior Deacon inquires of the Tyler and
brethren generally, and reports some one will
name a candidate who has been previously
balloted for, who will probably be waiting in the
ante-room.
J. D.--There is one, or two (as the ease may be)
now in waiting for the First Degree, Mr. Peter
Gabe and Mr. John Milke.
W. M.--Brethren, there seems to be a good deal
of business on hand this evening; but my business
engagements are such as to render it impossible
for me to be present very late, consequently we
will confer the Degree upon Mr. Gabe only, and
will call a special communication next week to
attend to Mr. Milke's wants. You will inform Mr.
Milke, Brother Junior Deacon, of our decision,
and not keep him any longer in waiting. You will