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CEREMONY OF BAPTISM. 559
even hear somewhat that may lead to profitable reflection, that
fruitful mother of wise and upright action.
The Master again seats himself.
An interlude of music of eight bars
When the music ceases, an alarm is given at the door by several raps.
J. D. Brother Senior Warden, there is an alarm at the door ot
our Temple.
8. W. Worshipful Master, there is an alarm at the door of oar
Temple.
W. M. Cause inquiry to be made, Brother Senior Warden, by
whom the alarm is given, and what it is that he desires.
S. W. Inquire, Brother Junior Deacon, by whom, &c.
The Junior Deacon goes to the door, opens it, and inquires:
J. D. Who is it gives the alarm here, and what does he de-
sire?
Tyler. I give the alarm. There are here, in waiting, the child
of a Mason [or children of Masons], and its [or their]
parents, the parents desiring that their children should be bap
tizecL
The Junior Deacon closes the door, returns to his seat, faces the
Senior Warden, salutes with his hand, and says:
J. D. Brother Senior Warden, the alarm is given by the Tyler,
who reports that there are in waiting, &c.
S. W. Worshipful Master, the alarm is given by the Tyler, who
reports, &c.
W. M. Brother Master of Ceremonies, give this child [or thes«
children] and its [or their] parents admission, taking with yon
the necessaiy assistance.
The residue of this ceremony is given as for more than one child.
The Master and officers can readily make the necessary changes, if
there be but one.
The Master of Ceremonies, knowing how many of the children are
too young to walk, takes with him the same number of brethren, and
one more, and repairs to the ante-room. When he is readv to enter,
be gives any ordinary alarm.