The Arcana of Freemasonry (1915) - The Masonic Trowel

THE ARCANA OF FREEMASONRY 311
Note.—You will see that the application for
membership is to work at the Trade. This, you
will perceive, is another proof of my contention
as regards Operatives, and the distinction between
them and the Speculatives.
To test a man by the triangle in the blue Lodge
they have a frame as here shown :—
Fig. 131.
But to test a man in the arch or red Lodge the
frame is curved, and the man goes through it.
Fig. 132.
You will find this cut in stone also as a design
in church windows, etc.
In the 3rd degree the frames have 3 sides.
In the 4th degree the frames have 4 sides.
In the 5th degree the frames have 5 sides.
In the 6th degree
the frames have 6 sides.
In the 7th degree the frames have 7 sides.