Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

also say to Mr. Gabe, that as soon as we finish
the regular business of the Lodge, he can have the
First Degree conferred on him.
Junior Deacon does his duty.
p. 27
SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS
W. M. (considering unfinished business.)--No
unfinished business.
SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS
W. M. (disposing of such other business as may
lawfully come before the Lodge.)--Brethren, if
there is no further business before this Lodge of
Master Masons, we will proceed to close the
same, and open an Entered Apprentices' Lodge,
for the purpose of initiation.
Here Lodges differ, in the mode of lowering from
a Masters' to an Entered Apprentices' Lodge.
Some close entirely, and open on the First; but
we will adopt a short way, that Lodges have at
the present day.
W. M.--Brother Senior Warden, are you sure all
present are Entered Apprentice Masons?
S. W.--I am sure, Worshipful, all present are
Entered Apprentice Masons.
W. M.--If you are sure all present are Entered
Apprentice Masons, you will have them come to
order as such, reserving yourself for the last.
S. W. (gives three raps with his gavel, all rise to
their feet.)--Brethren, you will come to order as