wai. THE FREEMASON’S MONITOR; EMASE oR ILLUSTRATIONS OF MASONRY: IN TWO PARTS. _ . dese evemrerceeae BY THOMAS SMITH EBB, . PAVT GRAND MASTER OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ANODE LAND, &c, / _ A new and improved edition. Hy SALEM: PUBLISHED BY CUSHING AND APPLETON. FPLAGG AND GOULD, PANTTERS. | 18}8.THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY S81771A ASTOR, LENOX AND TILDEN FOUNDATIONS Rn L . District of Massachusetts, to wit: ~ ~ District Clerk's Office. Brit remembered, that on the ‘fourth day of November, A.D. 1815, afd in the fortieth year of the iadependence of the United States of America, Thomas Smith Webb of the raid district, has deposited ib thig office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as pto- prietor, in the. words following, viz. The Freemason’s Monitar; or Ilustrations of Masonry ; In two parts. By ‘Thomas Smith ‘Webb, past grarid master of the grand lodge of Rhode Ieland, &c.' A new and improved edition.” la copfermity to the act of the congress of the United States of America, entitled ‘Ae act for the encourzgement of learning, bi securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of sach copies during the times therein men- tioned ; and also to an act, entitled, ** Ab act supplementary to an act, entitled, Ah act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned, . and. extediling the benefits thereof to the. arte of designing, engraving, and etching historical and other prin Clerk of the district’ - of Massachusetts. A troe copy of of ecard Alle J. W. Davis. 3.W. . Das, f Bo anSANCTION. GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. " Providence July 7, A. L. 5802. “Tux sudscribers, having been appointed a committee to examine & publication by companion Tnomas 8. Wass, entilled, Tas Fanexsos’s Momtror,’! beg leave to repert, that, having attesd- ai to the subject of their appoictment, they are of epinion, that the " gxi@ publication is replete with usefot Masonic Information, and i is faly entitled to the sanction of this grand chapter. JOHN CARLILE, R. 4. X. _ WM. WILKINSON, R. 4. 9.. _.. , YERIH F. JENKINS, R. 4. T. ~ . .. , NATHAN FISHER, RB. 4. C. : JOSEPH TILLINGHAST, R. 4. C. : Wherreyen reveled wnanimonsly, That this Gracd Chapter re- commend the aforesaid work to the attention and study of all the members of the fraternity to whom the same may come. BATRACT FYROM THR RECORDS, AMOS T. JENCKES, Grand Secretary. ogee bt hel> SF],PREFACE. Tae following work, although chiefly intend- ‘ed for the use of the ancient and honourable 90- ciety of Free and Accepted Masons, is also cal- calated to explain the nature and design of the Masonic institution, to those who may be desir- ous of becoming acquainted ‘with its principles, whether for the purpose of initiation ‘into the so- ciety, or merely for the gratification of their curi- osity. The observations upon the first three degrees -ate many of them taken from Preston’s ‘Ilustra- tions of Masonry,’ with some necessary altera- tions, Mr. Preston’s distribution of the first lec- ture into six, the second into four, and the third into twelve sections, not being agreeable to the mode of working in America, they are different- ly arranged i in this work. It is presumed that all regular Lodges, and Royal Arch Chapters, will find it a useful assist- ant and Monitor; inasmuch as it contains most of the Charges, Prayers, and Scripture Paesages, made use of at our meetings, and which are not 4vi "PREFACE. otherwise io be found, without recourse to sever- al volumes. This often occasions much delay in the recitals, produces many irregalarities in their distribution, and sometimes causes impor- tant omissions. The whole are bere digested and arranged in such order, through ‘the seyeral degrees, from the - EBateved Apprentice. te-she Royal Arch. Mason, thatthey may be easily understood; and, by adue ~ attention te their several divisions, the mode of _ working, as well in arrangement as matter, will deeome universally the same. This desirable ebject will add muck to the happiness and satis- faction of all good Masons, and redound to the honour of the whele fraternity. °- ‘CONTENTS. fds. : . a - PART |: BOOK 1. 2 “ rage. ° of Masongy, and 1d itp quent . 13 it. Pie Gloversnent of the Patel Seyleiae :b W Gt Tie i The impastance of the Secrete of neoary dumonstrated . uw CBS! Remarks . . ve Cerenon ef Opening and Closing a Lodge 20 Charge toed at ‘Opentog 8 ee 8 . . 23 Prayer used at Closing the ib. VS. Changes a and Regulations for Sean and Behaviour of Axcient Charges. On the Management of the Craft in Working Laws for the Government of the Lodge Charge on the Behaviour of Masons out of the Lodge Vil. Pre-requisites for a Candidate Form of a Petition to be presented | by a Candidate for Ini- tiation =. . “geR5 29 Declaration to be assented to bya Candidate, fn ap > adjoin ing apartfent, previous to Initiation =. 30 Vil. Remarks on the first Lecture . . 31 The First Section . ab. A Pra F weed at the Initiation of a Candidate . 32 The Second Section . . . 34 The Badge of a Mason . . . . 35 The Third Section . . . . 36 ‘Of Brotherly Love | . . . . 39 Of Relief . . . . . : py Of Tmth . . ‘vial CONTE NTS, CAF. 240K. Of Temperance ~- . ve woe . 40° Of Fortitude . . . . . 41 Of Prudence le . . : : tb. Of Justice . . . tb. . Charge at Initiation ato the First Degree . 4z +X. Remarks on the Second Degree . . 44 The First Section so . . . 46 ~ ohe Second Section .. . ., . a tive . . . . Speculative Masoury a . a 49 Ofthe Globes sy ee, ae . ib. The Use of the Globes ~, ° . . 60 Of Order in Architecture . . . . ab. Of its Antiquity . . . . . 51 The Tuscaa Order . . 6 ey, 0 The Doric - . : . s(t The Ionic . . . 4. : 2 The Corinthian . . . . ab. The Composite ©‘. « . 53 Of the Inventioa of order in “architecture. . 1 te Of the Five Senses of Human Nature. . Hearing - roe . . an 54 Seeing” 9. mee wh 85 Feeling . . . . ” . 56 Smelling . . . . . . ab. Tasting = - -- . . . . . Of the Seren Ldderal Aris and Seiences. «+ Grammar eae . Rhetoric 20". : Logic ss 7 oe . Arithmetic - 3 . . Geomet . ~ Of the Moral Advantages of ‘ Geome . The Second Section Of the the Arantageso of Geomty pete hte Astronomy Charge at Initiation into the Second Remarks on the Third Degree . . The First Section . . 63 64 és Prayer at raising a Brothe? we the Sublime De ree of M: tor Mason 8 . . s Vee The Third Section ae 2 The forty-seventh Problem’ of Euctid 70 Charge at Initiation into the Third Degree . m1CORTENTS. po 4 ‘omde, Préue. Xi. Remarks on the Forth, or Mark me ier Mason's Degree as : a Tread at Opening the Remorks on the Fourth Lectere. The First Section a ‘The Second Section . - Charge to be delivered-when a candidate f sirccedo be ‘oul - : Parable recited previous to cloning the Ledge . is Coremouy and Song at 80 XI, Observations on tan Degrea 0 Prescot or Paot Master at AuwAkES oF TER IFTH EmoTTAS. The Feet Ststion. Of the maneer of doustituting'a Lodge of Mastur Sfasoss a Ceremony of Constitution ‘ant: Consaration - t & yo Phe Second Sections Ceremony of Installation =. eo. . 9 The Third Section. Ceremony observed atl the Foundation Stone of Pub- lic Structures sring + 106 - tha Feurth Speton. Ceremony eheerred at the Dedication of Masons’ Halls. 100 The Fifth Section. oe ne Ceremony observed at Funerals, according to ancient cus- : tom; witb the Service used on the oceasion 113 Sill. Remarks on the Sixth, or Most Excellent Master's Degree 121 2. ¢ to-be delivered to a Brother who is accepted and ‘ ledged as a Most Excellent Master . 126 LXV. Observata on the Seventb,, ox Degree of Royal. Arch nn ie Observations on the’ Seventh Lectare la . 128 : The First Section . . 139 : am Second Bection Jog the’ , ib. yk t arsed during the Ceremony o: e altatin fo the tn "Beste e of Royal ‘Arch Mason. 7 ‘ oo. “ Particulars rélative to K..Solomon’s ‘Tomple hs iso Charge to a newly exalted Companion . 145 “XV. Observations on. the Order of High Pricat . 48CONTENTS: _ BOOK. Il. . . PAGE. Of the Government of Royal Arch Chapters. » - U1 Powers vested in the General Grand Officers. - 155 The General Grand Chapter . . . 156 ‘Froceedings, cf the General Grand, Royal Arch Cn 160 jenei add Royal. Arch Cengtitation for the. ie ted States of America 6 ls tt 166 Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Masgechssetis, > . 36 Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Rhode-Island, 16 Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Connecticut | . th. . Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New-York . qt . Grand Royal Asch Chapter of South Cerojinn =... “118 Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Obio ere. Coavention of Royal Arch Masons, in Kentucky we Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Vermont . Ceremonies and Charges upon the Installation of the O6- cers ofa Royal Arch Chapter =. . - 388 BOOK UL cpa, Observations on the Order of Knighthood . Of the Order of Knights of the Cross coe Observations 20 the Orders of Knights Templars sad 9° Be - . . Knights bP’ Mfalta a . Uniforms and Badges of different Orders of Knights ‘BOOK fv. OF RNCAMFMENTS OF KRIGHTS 19 AMRRIOA,. Grand Encampment of Knights Templars, and the ap- pendant Orders, for the States of Massachusetts and + Rhode Island . “ee “ye al Constitution of the General Grand Encampment of Knights Templars and the Appendant Orders, for the United: States of America . . 243 List of Evcampments —_. a . 58 aE toot ae: ’ Rules for the guidance of Christian Freemasons - 249.CONTENTS, mb PART i. tos 7 ; BOOK I. ena “ ‘ ce race. * I ““Ohsetrations: ‘on 1 the Degree of Gecret Master my 257 Address to a Candidate on Initiation . . 258 he. On the Degree of Perfect Master = we 259 HI. On the Degree of Intimate Secretary . . 260 , |, Charge ton new made Intimate Bectetary . ab, i 4 Histo . +4. Nv! On the Degree of Provost and Jadge . ‘e 261 * Address to a Candidate on Initiation 262 ¥,; On the Degree of Intendant of the Buildings, or Master * in Tarag] . . as a. 2 toa Candidate after Initiation vi. Oy the Depp of lected aight, or uights of te History we VII. On the Degree of Elected Grand Master, or iMatrious Elect- ed of Fifteen . . History . > vu. + Burtrious Kaights, or Sublime Koights lected . 3ee x. On nthe Degree of Grand Master Architect : 3. ‘ee to a Candidate on his admission to this Degree 268 _ - Hist . 1b. x. On the De vee of Knights of the Ninth Arch * 269 History and Charge of this Degreo tb. XI. Perfection, or Grand Elect, Perfect and Sublime Mason 273 Prayer-at Opening . . . 274 Charge . . . . . 276 History. soe es a. BOOK Ul. exarcuor TRE WISTORY OF PREEMASONRY IN AMERICA, I. General Remarks . . 229 II, > Commencement of Masonry i in America . 280 Tt... Grand Lodge of New-Hampshire - ‘ + 284. 1%. Do, . Massachasetts . + 25 v. Do. _Rhode-Island _ + 887 VE De: Connecticut : : : sb.xu cmaP. VII. Grand Lodge of Vermont vill. Do. New-York ix. Do. New-Jersey x. Do. Pennsylvania XL. Do. Delaware Xi, Do Maryland Xu. Do. Virginia xiv. Do. North-Carolina av. Do. South-Carolina Xv. De Kentty 5 \. ent XVII. Do. Obio . . \. pper-Canada XXI. De. __—s-_ Lower-Canada XXII. Do. Nova Scotia Masomze Somas . * CONTENTS. see eee eet eee teeTHE _ FREEMASON’S MONITOR. PART FIRST. BOOK 1, a CHAPTER 1. Origin of Masonry and its. general Advantages. From tte commencement of the world we may trace the foundation-of Masonury.* Ever since symmetry began, and harmony displayed her chatms, our order has had a being. During _ many-ages, and in many different countries, it has flourished. In the dark petiods of antiquity, when literature was in a low state, and the rade mawnets of our forefathers withheld from them that knowledge we now so amply share, macon- ry diffused its influence. This science unveiled, arts arose, civilization took place, and the pro- gréss of ‘knowledge and philosophy gradually dispelled the gloom of ignorance and barbarism. Government being settled, authority was gives to laws, and the assemblies of the fraternity ac- * Masonry and Geometry are sometimes used as aynonimoes terms. - 2e \44 FREEMASON’S MOXITOR. quired the patronage of the great and ‘the good, while the tenets of the profession were attended With unbounded utility. Masonry is a science confined to no particular’ country, bat diffused over the whole terrestrial globe. Wherever arts flourish, there it flourishes too. Add to this, that by seeret and inviolable signs, carefully preserved among the fraternity throughout the world, masonry becomes ‘an uni- versal language. Hence many advantages are ‘ gained: i distant Chinese, the wild Arab, and the American savage, will embrace a brother Briton, Frank, or German ; and will know, that beside the common ties of humanity there in still a stronger obligation to induce him to kind and friendly offices. The spirit of the fulmmatin, na priest will be tamed; and a moral brothi though of a different pérsadeion, engage his es: teem. Thus, through the influence of masonry, which is recontileable to the best policy, all those dispites, which embitter life, and sour-the tem pers of men, are avoided: while the common geod, th the general design ofthe craft, i is zealously — this view of the yatem, ite tility: must be sufficiently obvious. e universal ptinci- ples of the art unite ‘men of the most opposite tenets, of the most distant countries, and of the: wost contradictory opinions, in’ one indinsolgbte bond of affection, so that in every nation a ‘Mason tude a a felend, and i in every climate a home. ° : iFREEMAGON’S MOXITOR.. 15 ras sO CHAP. HL. “ . “The Government of the Fraternity explained. .. Lhe mode of, goverament observed by the fraternity will best explain the importance, and jive ihe truest idea of the nature and design of the masonic system. . ;. There-are several classes of masons, under dif- ferent. appellations. ‘The privileges of these . elagses are distinct, and particular means are adopied to pregerve-those privileges to the just ani aieritorious of each class, . Honour and probity ‘are recommendations to the fisst class; in which the practice of virtue is enforced, aud the duties of morality inculcated, while the mind is prepared for regalar.and social converse in the principles of. ledge and: philosophy, _ / Diligence, assiduity and application, are qual- ifigations for the second class; in which aw ac- ' curate elucidation of science, both in theory and practice; ie given. Here.hyman reason is cul- * ty: hy a. due exertion of the rational and intellegtual powers and faculties: nice and diff- cult theories are. explained ; new diacoveries produced, and those alxeady known beautifully embellished, a The third class is composed of those whom trath and fidelity have distinguished ; who, when assaulted by threats and violence, after solicita- tion and persuasion: have failed, have evinced16 PAREN ASON’S MONITOR . their firmness and integrity in preserving invio- late the mysteries of the order. The fourth class consists of those who have perseveringly studied the scientific branches of the art, and exhibited proofs of their skill and acquirements, and who have consequently ab- tained the honour of this degree, as a reward of merit. - 2 . ae The fifth class cousists of those who, having’ aequired a proficiency of knowledge to become teachers, have been elected to preside over regu-' larly constituted bodies of masons... 2. . °°. he sixth class consists of those who, having* discharged the duties of the chair with honour’ and repntation, are acknowledged and recorded as excellent masters. , . The seventhclass consists of a select few, whom’ years and experiénce have improved, and whom’ merit and abilities ‘have entitled to preferment. With this class fhe ancient landmarks of the. order are preserved 5; and from them we’ learn and practise the necessary und instractive lessons, which at once dignify the art, and qualify its’ professors to illustrate its excellence and utility. - ' This is the established mode of the irasonic government, when the rules of the system sre~ observed. By this judicious arrangement, trne friendship is cultivated among different ranks . and degrees of men, hospitality promoted, in- dusiry rewarded, and ingenuity encouraged. © a). BREEMASON’S SOKYTOR, - 1? CHAPS The importance of Uie Secrets of Masonry.demonstrated,. Af the secrets of magonry are replete with sich. advantages to mankind, it may be asked, W1 are they not diva’ for the general good of society? To which jt may be answered : Were the. privileges of masonry to be indiscriminately. -hestowed, the design of the institution would he subverted ; and, being familiar, like many other isoportant matters, would soon lose their value, and sink into disregard. . . ‘It is a weakness ia haman nature, that men are. generally more charmed. with novelty, than the real worth or intrinsic value of things. Noy-. elly influences all our actions and determina-. tions... Whatjs new,.or difficult in the acquisi- tion, .bowever. trifling or insignificant, readily captivates the imagination, and ensures a tem- porary admiration; while. what is familiar, or -eagity abtained, however noble and eminent for its utility, is sure to he disregarded by the giddy and unthinking. / . Did’ the particular secreis er peculiar forms prevalent among masons constitute the essence, of the art, it might be alleged that our amuse- ments were trifling, aud our ceremonies super- ficial. “But this is not the case. Having their use, they are preserved ; and from ihe recollec- tion of the lessons they inculcate, the welk. informed mason derives: instruction. Drawing, Re i;18 FPREEMAGON’S .MONETOR. | them to a near iaspeetion, he views them threngl: & proper medium ; adverts to the cireuaslances which gave them vise; dwells upon the tenets they convey; and, finding them replete with use- ful information, adopts them as keys to the priv- ileges of his. art, and prizes them as sacred: Thus convinced of their propriety, he estimates ~ the value from their utility. ’ Many persons are deluded by their vague supposition that our mysteries are merely nemin- al; that the practices eetablished among us. are. frivolous; and that our ceremonies might be adopted, or waved, at pleasure. On this false foundation, we have found them hurrying through all the degrees, without adverting to the propri- ety of one step they pursue, or possessing a sin- gte qualification requisite foradvaneement. Pas. . sing through the usual'formalities, they have ac- cepted offices, and assumed the government of lodges, equalty unacquainied with the rules of the institation they pretended. to support, or the natore of the trust reposed jn them. The conse- quence is obvious 5 wherever Sach practices have been allowed, anarchy and confusion have en- sued, and the substance has been fost in the - shadow. : : Were the brethren, who preside over lodges, ‘properly instructed previous to their appoint- ment, and regularly apprised of the importance of their respective offices, a general reformation. would speedily take place. This would evihce the propriety of our mode of government, and lead men to acknowledge, that our honours were deservedly conferred. ‘The ancient consequence* our. profession. - FREEMASON’S MONITOR. - 49 of the. order ‘would be restored, aud the reputa- tion of the soviety preserved. vos , * Such epaduct alone can aupport our character, Unless prodent setions shall distinguieh ear title to the honours of masonry;-and regular deport: mient: display the influence and utility of our Tales, the world in general will not-ensily be led to reconcile cur proceedings with the tenets of wt Seemed at CHAPTER IV. . GENERAL REMARKS. . ae ah G Masonry is an art.eqaally useful and exten- sive. In every art. there is a mystery, which requires a gradual progression of nowledge to arrive at any degree of perfection in it. With- out much instruction, and more exercise, no man ean be skilful in any art; in like manner, with- out an.assiduous application to. the various sub- jects treated of in the different lectures of ma- sory, no person can be sufficiently acquainted with its true value. . . .. It must not, however be inferred from thig remark tbat persons, who labour under the disadvantages of a confined education, or whose sphere of life requires-a more intense application to. business or study, are to be discouraged in “ their endeavours to gain a knowledge of ma- sonry.20 FREEMASONS MONITOR. To qualify an individval to enjoy the bene-: fils’ of the. society. at- lange, or to partake of .ite. ptivileges;. it is nat sbseintely necessary thes tee shoald be acquainted with ali the intricate - parte. of the science. - These are only intended.for the diligent and assidueos mason, who may have lei. sure and opportunity t.indulge sach purenite, < Thowgh some are more ablo than others, some’ more eminent, some more useful, yet -all, in theme different-epheres, wmy preve advantageous tothe: | community. As the natsre-of every man’s: prein fession will. not admit of that leisure which ig: netessary to qualify him to become an - exper mason; it is highly proper that the official. duties ofa lodge-shoald be executed by persons whose - education and -situntion- in life enable them to: become adepta ; as it must be allowed, that-all, who aecept offices and exercise authority, shouid:: be properly qualifted to discharge the task as-- signed them, with honour te -themeclves, and. credit,to their:‘sendry stations. : : CHAPTER Y. ay : Lhe Ceremony of Opening and Closing a Lodges. vee In all regular assemblies of men, who are con- vened for wise and useful purposes, the com. mencement and conclusion ef business are ag- companied with some form. Ip every: country. of the world the practice prevails, and is deemedYRREMABON’S MONIYORF =i‘ essendal. “From the most-reiote perioderef ai- tiquity, may be traced, and the refined im- ° prawembute-of modern: times-haye not totally abelished it. po! - ob od . Geremoniea; when. simply considered, it is- tras, cera little ‘more. than visionary delusions ;: bat dheir effects are sometimes ..important.— ‘When . they: imapress ‘awe ‘aud reverence on the mind; and ‘engage the attention by external ater - ‘tenétion, to: selema rites,: they are jvieresting:: objects’: These purposes are ‘effected by jadi-:: ely wraee i when regularly condacted and: y meranged. On this ground they: have: received. the sanction of the Sinest men in ah: agoey and consequently could not escape the ro- - ofmacoms. To begin. well is the most like- - ly!inéwma to end well; and it: is judiciously re-.: mela” that when order and ‘method are ne lected at the beginning, they wi ‘seldom. fonnd to take place at the cud.” . The ceremony of epenizg and-elosing a ledge with solemnity and decorum, is therefore uni-. versally admitted among masons; and though the mode in some lodges may vary, and in eve- ty degree must vary, still an uniformity in the general practice prevails in every lodge; and the variation (if any) is solely occasioned by a want of method, which a little application might easily remoye. , . ’ Foeonduct this ceremony with propriety ooght tobe the peculiat stady of every-masor » especially of those who have the lionour to rule in-our nssemblies. ‘Po -pergons who are this - digtiied, crery ‘eye’ is natorally' directed fot22 YREEMAEON’S MOWITOR. riety of conduct and behavieur; and from them, other brethren, whe are less informed, will naturally expect to derive an example yor. thy of imitation. . FOO ate b From a share in this ceremony no mano ose eo exe . Itis a general concern, in whi all smal necist This $s the first request .of the master, and the prelude to all business, No | sooner has it been signified, thae every offices repairs to his station, and the brethren rank ag- cording to their degrees. The intent of tha meeting becomes the sole object of attention, and the miad is insensibly drawn frem those indiscriminate subjects ef conversation, whieh are apt to intrude on our less serious monenta, | - This effect accomplished, eur care is directed to the external avenues of the lodge, and the proper officers, whose province {t is te diechargp that duty, execute their trast with fidelity, and by certain mystic forms, ef no recent date, inti- mate ‘that we may safely proceed. To detecs impostors among onreelves, an adherence to ‘or- der in the character of masons ensues, and the, lodge is either opened or closed in solems form: _ At opening the lodge, two purposes ara wise Ty effected: the master is reminded of the dig. nity of his character, and the brethren, of the homage and veneration due from them in their sundry stations, ‘These are not the only adyan- tages resulting from a due ebservanee of this ceremony ; a reverential awe. for the Deity. ia: incuicated, and. the eye fixed on that object from | whose radiant beams light only can be derived’ Here we are taught.te, adore the God of heaves,PREEMASON’S MONITOR, . 23 snd to sapplidate his protection on our well wedntendeavours. The master assumes his gov- ernment fo due form, and under him his war. dens ; who accept their trust, after the ‘custom- ary salutations.’ The brefhren then, with ona accord, onite in duty and respect, and the’ cere- mony-convlides. ‘ , : : +" At closing ‘the lodge, a cimilar form takes piace: ‘Here the less important duties of miasou- ty are not passed over unobserved. The neces- sary Uegree of subordination in thé government fa lodge is peculiarly marked, while the pro- Per tribute of gratitude is offered up to the yenéAcent Author ‘of life, and his blessing in- woked and extended to the whole fraternity. Each brother faithfally locks up the treasure he has detired in hits own secret repository ; and, gene | with his reward, retires to enjoy and sseminate ‘among the private circle of his breth- ren, the fraite of his ‘labour and industry in the “*EHesé are faint outlines of a ceremony, which universally prevails among masons in every coun- tr¥,'an@ distinguishes all their meetings. It is arrgdged ‘as a general section in every degree, and’takes the lead in all our illustrations. ' Charge used at Opening a Lodge. “ Beliold {how good’ and how pleasant it is for . brethren to dwell together in unity t -sf'ie Hike the preeious ointment upon the head, tet’ van down upon the beard, even . Aaron’s beard, ‘that went down to the skirts of bis gar- ment : .ro FREEMASOK’S MONITOR: — As the dew of Hermon, that descended apdu the mountains ef Zion: for there the Lord eom- manded a blessitig, even life forevermore. : A Prayer used at Closing the Lodge. May the blessing of heaven reet upon as, and all regular masons! may: bretherly-leve prevail, and every moral and social virtue eemost us! | men, . . . CHAPTER VL 6, Charges and Regulations for the Conduct and Beka- viour of Masons. A REnEARSAL of the ancient charges properly | succeeds the opening, and precedes the closing, ofalodge. This was the constant practice of our.ancient brethren, and ought never to be neglected in our regular assemblies. A recapif- ulation of our duty cannot be disagreeable to those who are acquainted with it; and to those who know it not, should any such be, it must. be highly proper to recommend it. . , ANCIENT CHARGES, On the Management of the Craft ‘in Working. Masons employ themselves diligently in ‘their sundry yocations, live creditably, and conformFREEMASONS MOXITOR, 2a with cheerfulness to the goyernment of the coun- tay in whieh-they reside... (‘The most expert craflaman is chosen or ap- pointed master of the work, and is duly honour- ed by thosp over whom he presides. [The master, knowing himself qualified, un- dertakes the government of the lodge, and tru- ly dispenses his rewards, giving to every brother. the approbation which he merits. , [A eraftsman, who is appointed warden of ihe work under the master, is true to master and fellows, carefully oversees the work, and his brethren obey him. ] . . The master, wardens, and brethren, receive their rewards justly, are faithful, and carefully fintsh the work they begin, whether it be in the first or second degree; bat never put that work to the first which has been accustomed to the second degree, nor that to the second or first ~ which has been accustomed to the third. Neither envy nor censure is discovered xmong true masons. No brother is supplanted, or put out of his work, if he be capable to dnish it; as no man, who’ is not pérfectly skilled. in the original design, can, with equal advantage to the master, finish the work begun by another. All employed in masonry meekly receive their. rewards, and use no disobliging name. Brother or fellow are the ternis or appellations they be- stow on each other,, They, behave courteously within and without the eee and never desert the master till (he work is injbed “ “ 38 . ve ‘ z : teste eed BOT . TELLS26 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. Laws for the Government of the Lodge. ! You are to salute one another in a courle- ous manner, agreeably to the forms established among masons;* you are freely to give such mutoal instructions as shall be thought necessary or expedient, not being overseen or overheard, without encroaching upon each other, or dero- | gating from. that respect which is due te any gentleman were he not a mason; for though, "as masons, we rank as brethren on a level, yet masonry deprives no man of the honour due to his rank or character, but rather adds to his honour, especially if he has deserved well of the fraternity, who always render honour to whom it is due, aud avoid ill manners. . No private committees are to be allowed, pr separate conversations encouraged; the master or wardens are not to be interrupted, or any brother speaking to the master; but due deco- rum is to be observed, and a proper respect paid to the master and presiding offtcers. These laws are to be strictly enforced, that harmony may be preserved, and the business of the lodge be carried on with order and regu- : larity. men. So mote it be. Charge’on the Behaviour of Masons out of the Lodge. When the lotige is closed, you may enjoy yourselves with innogent’ mirth; but you ate *TIn a'ldige, Masons meet a6 members of ong family ; all preju- dices, therefore, on account of religion, country, or private opinion, are removed. : a :FREEMASON’S . MONITOR. © . (87 carefully to avoid excess. You are not to com- pel any brother to act contrary to his inclina- tion, or give offence by word or deed, but enjoy’ a free and easy tonversation. You are to use ‘nO immoral or obscene discourse, but at all times support with propriety the dignily of your char- acter. ‘ . “You are to -be cautious in your words and: carriage, that the most penetrating stranger may not discover, or find out, what is not proper to be intimated; and, if necessary, you are to wave a discourse, and manage it prudently, for . the houour of the fraternity. ‘ At home, and in your several neighbourhoods, you are to behave as wise and moral men. You are never to communicate to your families, friends or acqunintance, the private transactions of our different assemblies; but upon every oc- easion to consult your own honour, and the rep- utation of the fraternity at large. You are to study the preservation of health, by avoiding irregularity and intemperance, that your families may not be neglected and injured, “or yourselves disabled from attending to your necessary employments in life. ‘Ifa stranger apply in the character of a ma- son, you are cautiously to examine him in such _ a method as prudence may direct, and agreeably to the forms established among masons; that you may not be imposed upon by an ignorant, false: pretender, whom you are to reject with contempt; and beware of giving him any seeret - hints of knowledge. But if you' discover -him ta he a true and genuine brother, you are to re-23 FREPSMASON’S MONETOR. . spect him; if he be in want, yeu are: to telieve ‘4im, or direet him how he may: be religveks you are to employ him,. or recommend bim to employment:. .bowsver, you are never charged to da beyond your ability ; only-to prefer a: poor . brother, who is a good man and true, before any other person in the same circumstances. Finally: "These rules yon are always to obz serve and enforce, and also the dutics which have been communicated in the lectures; .enlti- vating brotherly love, the foundation and cape- atone, the cement and -glory of this ancient fra- | ternity ; avoiding, upon every occasion, wrang- ling and quurrelling, slandering and backbiting 5 not permitting others to slander honest brethren, but defending their characters, and doing thers good offices, as far as may be consistent with your honour and safety, but no-farther. Hence all may see the benign infuence of masonry, as all true masons have done from the beginning of the warld, and will do to the end of time. - eImen. So mote it be. - — ~ CHAP, VIE. Prerequisites for a Candidate. By « late regulation, adopted by most of the grand lodges in Ameriea, no candidate for the. mysteries of masonry can be initiated without having been proposed at a previous meeting of*. . FRMEMASON’S MONITOR. 2g ‘the Iodgé ; tn order that no one may be intro. duced withont due inquiry relative to his char- ‘acter and-qualifications. ‘ All applications for initiation should be made petition in writing, signed by the applicant, ving an acconnt of his age, quality, occupa- tion and place of residence, and that he is de- sirous of being admitted a member of the fra- ternity ; -which petition should be kept on file by the secretary. we ae Eorm of a Petition to ‘be presented by a@ candidate for tote Initiation. , : ee To the worshipful Master, Wardens, and rethren of ——- Lodge of Free and Accepted Ds. . ©. The petition ef the subscriber respectfully sheweth, that, having long.emertained a favour- able. epinion’ of your ancient institution, he is desirous of being admitted a member thereof, if foand worthy. . . “ His place of residenee is ——, his age-—— years ; his occupation —— . (Signed) A. BY” After this petition is read, the candidate must be proposed in form, by a member of the lodge and the proposition seconded by ‘another mem- ber: a committee is then appointed to make inquiry relative to his character and. qualifica- tions, . . . g*e 30 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. Declaration to be assented to by a Candidate, in anad>- “ joining apartment, previous to Initiation, “ Do yeu seriously declare upon your hon-~ our, before these gentlemen,* that, unbiassed by friends, and uninfluenced by mercenary motives you freely and voluntarily offer yourself a can- didate for the mysteries ef masonry?” 1 do. Do you seriously declare, npon your hon- our, before these gentlemen that you dre prompt- ed to solicit the privileges of masonry by a fa- voarable opinion conceived of the-insiitution, s desire of knowledge, and a sincere wish of being serviecable to your fellow creatures?” Ido. ‘+ Do you seriously declare, upon-your honour, ‘before these gentlemen, that you will cheerfully conform to all the ancient established usages and customs of the fraternity ¢”? I do. . After the above declarations are made, and reporied to the master, he makes it known to the lodge, in mauner following, viz. * Brethren, : “At the request of Mr. A.B. he has been proposed and accepted in regular form; I there- fore recommend him as a proper candidate for the mysterics of masonry, and worthy to par- take of the privileges of the fraternity; and, in consequence of a deelaration of his intentions, voluntarily made, I believe he will cheerfully conform to the rules of the order.” ve If there are then no objections made, the ent- ’ didate is introduced in due form. © oo . © The stewards of the Lodge are aeaally prevent:FREEMASON’S MORITOR. at CHAP. VI REMARKS ON THE FIRST LECTURE. - ‘We shall now enter ov a disquisition of the. different: sections of the lectures appropriated ; to the several degrees of masonry, giving a brief suinmary of the whole, and annexing tu every ‘remark the particulars to. which the section al- judes. By “these means: the .indugtrious mason ~ will be instructed in the regular arrangement of : the sectiéns in each Iecture, and be enabled with more ease-to acquire a knowledge of the art. : The fivet lecture of masenry is divided into -. three sections, and each section into different - clauses. . Virtue is painted in the moat beautiful colours, and-the’duties of morality are enforced. :- In it we are taught such useful lessons as prepare the mind for a regular advancement iu the prin- ciples of knowledge and philosophy. These are imprinted on the memory by lively and sensible images, to influence our conduct in the proper " ‘discharge of ihe duties of social life. ri Rep oe THE FIRST SECTION In this leeture is suited to all capacities, and . taay avd ought to. be known: by every person ” who ranks ag a. mason. It consists of gencral . heads, which, though short. and simple, carry weight with them. ‘They not. only serve as marks of distinction, but communicate useful and interesting knowledge, when they are dulyas FHESMASON’S MONITOR. . investigated.. They qualify us to try and exam- ine the rights of ofbers en privileges, while they prove ourselves ; and, as thoy induce us te joquire more minutely info other particulars of greater importance, they serve as an introduc- tion to. subjects more amply explained in the following sections. . A prayer used at the Initiation of a Candidate. » . __ “ Vouchsafe thine aid, Almighty Father of the Universe, to this our present convention; and grant that this candidate for masonry may dedi. cate and devote his life to thy service, and be: come a true. and faithful brother among. ust Endue him with a competency of thy divine wis, dow, that; by the secrets of our art, he may be better enabled to display the beagties of brotherly. love, relief, and iruth, to the honour of iby boly name! dimen. an ' Itis a duty incumbent on every master of a lodge, before the ceremony of initiation takes place, to inform the candidate of the purpose and design of the institution; to explain the nature of his solemn engagements; and, in a manner peculiar to masons alone, te-require hie -cheerful acquiescence.to the duties of morality and virtue, and all the sacred tenets of the order. Towards the close of the section is-cxplained + that peculiar ensign of masonry, the lamb-skin, or white leather apron, which is an emblem of. inno- cerice, and the baige of a mason ; “more ancient than the goldea fleece or Roman eagle; more -FREEMASON’S MONITOR. : as henonrable than the star and garter, or any aiber erder that could be conferred-upon the candi- date at the time of his initiation, or at. any time thereafter, by king, prince, potentate, or any other person, except he be a.masen; and which every one ought to wear. with. equal pleasare to himself, and honour to the fraternity. - This seetion closes with an expianation of the working tools and implements of an entered ap- prentice, which are, the twenty-four inch gauge, ‘wad the common gavd. ~~ : - The twenty-four inch. gauge is an instrament made. nse of by operative masons, to megaure and ‘Jay ont their work ; but we as free and accepted masons, are taught to make use of it for ihe more noble and glorious purpose of dividing. our time. Its being divided-into twenty-four equal parts is emblematical of the (twenty-four hours of the ‘day, which we are taught to ‘divide into three equal parts, whereby we find eight hears for the ‘service of God and a distressed worthy brother 5 eight-hours for eur uaual avoeations: and eight -for refreshment aud sleep. * . : The common. gavel is an instrament made use - of.by operative masons, to break off (he corners of reugh stenes, the better to fit them for the builder’s use ; but we, as free and accepted ma- sons, ate taught to make use of it for the more + #4¢ The rhost effectual expedient employed by Alfred the Great, for the encouragement of learnjeg, was bis own example, and the constant assiduily with which he employed himeelf in the pursuit of knowledge. He usually divided his time into three equal portions ; one was employed in sleep aad the refection of his body ; enother in the dispatch of business; and a third in study and devotion.” : ‘ Humes History of England.3h FREEMASON’N MONITOR. . noble and glorious purpose of divesting oir. minds and consciences of all the vices and superfluities of life, thereby fitting our bodies, as living stones, - fov that spiritual building, ‘that house not made with hands, eternal in the. heavens. , . THE SECOND srcTi0N . Rationally accounts for the origin of our hie- roglyphical imstruction, and convinces us of the advantages which will ever accompany a faithful obseryance of our duty : it maintains, beyond the © the power of contradiction, the propriety ef our rites, while it demonstrates to the most sceptical and hesitating mind their excellency and utility 5. it Mlustraies, at the same time, certain partieulara, of which our ignorance might lead us inte error, and which, as masbns, we are indispamsably bound to. know. . Fo make a daily progrees.in the art, is our eonstant“duty, and expressly required by our general laws. What.end can be more noble than the pursuit of virtue? what mative more alluring than the practice of justice? or what instruction more beneficial than an accurate elucidation of symbolieal mysteries which tend to embellish and adorn the mind? Every thing that strikes the eye more immedigtely engages. the attention, and imprints. on the memory seri- ous and solemn truths: hence masons, univer- sally adopting this method of inculeating. the tenets of their order by typical figures and alle.’ gorical emblems, prevent their mysteries from . ,— *FREEMASON’S MONITOR, 35 descending into the familiar reach of inattentive and unprepared novices, from whom they might not receive due veneration. — Our records inform us, that the usages and customs of masons have ever corresponded with those. of the Egyptian philosophers, to which they bear a near affinity. Unwilling: to-expose their mysteries to vulgar eyes, they concealed their particular tenets and principles of polity under hieroglyphical figures ; and expressed their notions of government by signs and symbols, which they communicated to. their Magi alone, who ‘were bound by oath not to reveal them. ‘¥he ‘Pythagorean system seems to have been es tablished on a similar isn, and many orders of a more recent date. asonry, however, is. not only the most ancient, but the most moral inati- tation that ever subsisted ; every character, figure and emblem, depicted in a lodges has a maral tendency, and inculcates the practice of virtue. The Badge of a Mason. very candidate, at his initiation, is presented with a lamb-skin, or white leather apron. . "Fhe lamb has in all ages been deemed an em, hlem ef innocence ; he, therefore, who wears the lamb-skin ag a badge of masonry, is thereby con, Yinwally reminded of that purity of life and con- duet which is essentially necessary to his gaining admission into the Celestial Lodge above, where the Supreme Architect of the universe presides.36 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. THE THIRD-SECTION ‘Explains the natare and priaciples of our con- stitation, and teaches us to diseharge with: pro- priety the-duties of our respective stations. Here,. too, we receive instruction relative to the form, supports, covering, furniture, ormaments, lights. and jewels of a lodge, how it should be sitaated, and.to whom dedicateil. A proper attention is also paid to our ancient and venerable patrons. From east to west, freemasonry extends; and between dhe north and south, in every -clime and nation, are masons to be found. _ ot Our. imstifation is said to be supported by wisdom, strength, and beauty ; because it is nec- essary that there should be wisdom to. eontrive, strength to support, and beauty to adorn, all great and importaat ondertakings. Its. dimensions are unlimited, and:it scovering no less than the eano- py of heaven. To this object the mason’s mind is: continually directed, and thither he hopes at last to arrive, by the aid of the theological ladder, whieh Jacob,:in his viston, saw ascending from carth to heaven; the three principal rounds of which are denowinated faith, hope and charity ; and whieh admonish us to hare faith in God, in immortality,-and charity to all mankind, 3. Every well governed lodge is furnished with the. Holy Bible, the Square and the Compass ; the bible points out the path that leads ¢ happiness; and is dedicated to God; the agumre-teaches us } ' | |PREEMASOR’s MORTFOB. SY ‘te regulate our eonduet by the principles of mo- sality: and virtue, and is dedicated to the Master ; the compass teaches us to limit-our desires i in eve- ry station, and is dedicated to the Craft. The Bible is. dedicated -to the: service of God, because it is the inestimable gift of Ged to man ; the square tothe master, because, being the pro- per. masonic emblem of bis office, it is constantly texemind him of the dnty ba owes to the}lodge over which he is appointed ta preside; and the campess to the craft, because, by a due attention to ite-nae, they are: iught to Hate their de- sires, and keep their passions within due bounds. ‘The:ernamental parte of a lodge, displayed in this section, are, the Mosaic pavement, the indent- ed tessal, and the blazing star. The Mosaic pave- ment is a representation. of the ground floor of king Selemen’s temple ;' the.iadented tesaci, that heantifnl tesselated border, or skirting, - which: surronniled it; and the banxing sar in the centre is commemorative of the star which te guide the wise men of the east to the place of oar Saviour’e nativity. The Moenic pavement is emblematic of human life, chequered with rth good and.evil; the beautiful berier which surrounds it}. those blessings and comforts which surroand us, amt which we:hope to ebtain by afaithful - . reliance on Divine Prevideace, which is hiero- - glyphically represented by the Waxing etar ii in the . eehtre. -. ‘Phe moreable aud immovsable jewele Also claim : , Oar attention in this section. - a ‘The tough askler is a ptone as taken fram the quarry in its rude and natural state. ‘The per-38 FREEMASONS MOKITOR, fect ashler is a stone made ready by the hands of the workman to be adjusted by the. tools of the fellow craft. The trestle.board is for the master workman to draw his designs upon. —_- By the rough ashler we are reminded of. our rade and imperfect state by natura; by the Per. fect ashler, that state of perfection at .which we hope to arrive, by a virtueus education, our. ows endeavours, and the blessing of God ;. and by the trestle-board, we are reminded, that as the opera- tive workman ereets his temporal building agree- ably to the rales and designs laid down by the master on his trestle-board, so. should we, both operative and spesulative, endeavour to.creet our spiritual pailding agreeably to the rules and de- signs laid down by the Supreme Architect of ibe Universe, in the book of life, or. the holy scrip ’ tures, which is owr spiritual teestle-beard. ._.:7 By a recurrence to the chapter upon the dedi- cation of ledges, it wilt be perceived, that al- though our ancient brethren dedicated their lodg- es to king Solomon, yet masons, Professie chris- tianity, dedicate theirs {o St. Jobn the Baptist, and St. John the Evangelist, who were emi patrons of masonry.; and since their time thereis represented in every regular aad well governed lodge, a certain potnt within.a circle ; the poidt representing au individual brother, the circle rep- resenting the boundary line of his duty to Gog and man, beyond which he is never to suffer his passsions, prejudices or interest, to betray him on auy occasion. This circle is embordered by two perpendicular, parallel tines, representing’ St.FREEMASON’S MONITOR. Bi _Johh the Baptist, and St. John the Evangeliet, who were perfect parallels in christianity as well 4s ‘masonry ; and upemuhe vertex rests the book, of Holy Scriptures,‘awhich point out the whole duty of man. In going round this cirele, we necessarily touch upon these two lines, as well as. upon the-Holy Scriptures ;. and ‘while a mason keeps himselfthus cireumscribed, it is impossible that he should materially err. —. . -“Tbis section, though the Jast in rank, is not the teast considerable in importance. It strength- “eae those which precede, and -enforcés in the moat engaging manner‘a dae regard to character and: behavioar, in public, as well as in private ifé, in the lodge, as well as in the general com- ‘merev ‘of society. It forcibly incukcates the most “‘Hwtractive lessons. -Brotherly love, relief and troth, are: themes‘on which we bere expatiate. fear . Of Brotherly love. . ‘By te exercise of brotherly love, we are taught te regard the whole human species as onc family, the high and low, the rich and poor; ‘Who, as created by one Almighty Parent, and fnhubitants of the same planet, are to aid, sup- ‘pott and protect each other. On this principle, *‘Wwasonry unites men of every country, sect and inion, and conciliates true friendship among ose who might otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance. : : See, Ofrelief. "To. relieve the distressed is a duty incambent ou all men; but particularly on masons, who40 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. are linked together by an indissoluble chain of -sineere affection. To soothe the unhappy, to sympathize with their misfortunes, to compas- sionate their miseries, and,to restore peace to their troubled minds, is the grand aim we have in-view. On this basis we form our friendships, and establish our connexions.. Of truth. _ Trath is a divine attribute, and the founda; tion of every virtue.’ To be good and true, is:, the first lesson we are taught in masonry. On this theme we contemplate, and by its dictates endeavour to regulate our conduct ; hence, while. influenced by this principle, hypocrisy and de-' ceit are unknown among us, sincerity and plain’ dealing distingnish us, and the heart and tongue join in promoting each other’s welfare, and re- Joicing in each other’s prosperity. > To this illustration succeedsan explanation af - the four cardinal - virtues—=temperance, fortitude,” . prudence and justice. Temperance Is that due restraint upon our affections and : passions, whieh renders the body tame and gov-, ernable, and frees the mind from the allurements.- of vice. This virtue should be the constant practice of every mason, as he is thereby taught, to avoid excess, or contracting any licentions or. vicious habit, the indulgence of which might lead him to disclose some ‘of those valuable se- crate, which he has promised to conceal and never reveal, and which would consequently ARFREEMASON’S MONITOR. 41 : subject him to the contempt and detestation of _all good. masons. . Fortitude . Is that noble and steady purpose of the mind, whereby we are enabled to undergo any pain, peril or danger, when prudentially deemed ex- pedient. This virtue is equally distant from rashness and cowardice; and, like the former, should be deeply impressed upon the mind cf eyery mason, as a safeguard or security against any illegal attack that may be made, by force or otherwise, to extort from him any of those se- erets with which he has been so solemnly en- trasted,; and which was emblematically repre- sénted upon hi@first admission into the lodge. : Prudence : : Teaches us te regulate our lives and actions _ agreeably to the dictates of reason, and is that . habit by which we wisely judge, and pruden- tially determine, on all things relative to our present as well as to our future happiness. This virtue should be the peculiar characteristic of every mason, not only for the government of his ‘conduct while in the lodge, Bt also when abroad in the world; it should be particularly attended to in all strange and mixed companies, never to let fall the least sign, token or word, whereby the secrets of masonry might be unlaw. folly obtained. — ; o Justice “Qs-that standard, or. boundary of right, which epables us to render to every man his just due, : 4% : °42 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. withont distivetion. This virtee is ‘not only consistent with divine ‘and haman laws, bot ia the very cement and sapport of civil society ; and, as justice in a great measure constitutes the real good man, so should it be the invatiable practice of every mascn never to deviate from the minatest principles thereof. me The illustration of these virtues is accompani- ed with some general observations pecoliar to. masons. . Such is the arrangement of the different see- tions in-the first lecture, which, with the foros adopted at the opening and closing of a lodge, comprehends the whole of the first degree of masonry. ‘This plan has the advantage of regae- larity to reeommend it, the suppest of precedent and authority, and the ‘sanction and respect which flow from antiquity. The whole isa regular system of ‘morality, conceived in a strain of interesting allegory, which must unfold its beauties to the candid and industrious inquirer. Charge at Initiation into the first Degree. « Broruer, “¢ As you are now introduced into the first principles of masonry, I congratalate you on be- ing accepted into this ancient and honourable. order; aneient, as having subsisted from time immemorial; and honourable, as tending, in every particular, so to render all men who will be conformable to its.precepts. No institution - was ever raised on a better principle, or more - solid foundation ; not were ever more exectientFRREMASON’S MONITOR, 43 rules and useful maxims laid down, than ars incoleated in the several masonic lectures. Tha greatest and best of men ip all-ages have been encouragers and pramoters of the art, and have never deemed it deregetory.from their dignity, to level themselves with. the fraternity, extend their Privileges, and patronise their assemblies. . © There are three great duties, which, ag a sha- son,.you are charged. to incylcate—to God, your weighbour, and yourself. To God, in never mentiesing his name, but with that reverential awe which is due frem a creature to his Crea- tors .te implore his aid in all your laudable ua: ertakings, and to esteem him asthe chief goad : to your neighbour, in acting upon the square, snd deing unto.bim as you wish he should do ‘wnte you: and.to yourself, in aveiding all ir- regularity and intemperance, which may impair -yeur faculties, or debase the dignity of your profession. A zealous attachment to these du- ties will ensure public and private eateem. 6 In the state, you are to be a quiet and peace. - *fal subject, true to your government, and just to your country; you. are not to -co bance disloyalty or rebellion, but patiently @bmit to -legal authority, and conform with cheerfainess to the government of the country in which you~ live. «Jn your outward demeanour be particularly . careful to. avoid cengure er reproach. Let not interest, favour, or prejudice, bias your integri- ty, or inflaence you to be guilty of a dishonour- able action. Although your frequent appear- ance at our regular meetings is earnestly solicit-45 PREEMASON’S MONITOR. i ed, yet it is not meant that masonry should interfere with your necessary vocations; for these are on no account to be neglected; nei-, ther are you to suffer your zeal for the insti- tution to lead you .into argument with those _ who, through ignorance, may ridicule if. At your leisure hours, that you may improve in. masonic knowledge, you are to converse with, well informed brethren, who will be always as ready to give, as you will be ready to receive, instruction. “ “ Finally: keep sacred and inviolable the mys-. teries of the order, as these are to distinguish - you from the rest of the community, and mark your consequence among masons. If, in the. circle of your acquaintance, you find a person desirous of being initiated into masonry, be par-.- ticularly attentive not to recommend him, unless you are convinced be will conform to our rules ; that the honour, glory and reputation of the institution may be firmly established, and the. ' world at large convinced of its good effects.” a i eee { “CHAPTER IX, | Remarks on, the Second Degree. Masonry is a progressive science, and is. di- vided into two different classes or degrees, for - the more regular advancement in the knowledge - of its mysteries. According to the progress we | make, we limit or extend our inquiries; and ix“PREEMASON’S MONITOR, 45. propertion to our espnacity, we attain toa less or greater degree of perfection. Masonry includes within its eircle almost eve: ry branch of polite learning. Under the veil of its mysteries is comprehended a regular sys- tem of science. Many of its illustrations, to the confined genius, may appear unimportant; but the man of more enlarged faculties will perceive- them to be, in the highest degree, useful and ~ interesting. 'To please the accomplished schol- ar, and ingenfous artist, masonry je wisely plan- ned ; and in the investigation of its latent doc- trines, the philosopher and mathematician may experience equal delight and satisfaction. : “To exhaust the various subjects of which it treats, would transcend the powers of the bright- est genius ; still, however, nearer approaches to perfection may be made, and the man of wis- dom will not check the progress of his abilities, though the task he attempts may at firet seem insurmonntable. Perseveranee and application remove each difficalty as it ocenrs; every step he advances, new pleasures open to His view, and instruction of. the noblest kind attends his researches. In the diligent pursuit of know!- edge, the intellectual faculties are employed in promoting the glory of God, and the good of man. . . : : * The first degree is well calculated to enforce thedaties of morality, aud imprint on the mem. ory.the noblest principles which can - adorn the -homan mind. tt is therefore the beat introdue- tign to the second degree, which not only ex- tends the same plan, but comprehends a mora4s " FREEMASON’S MONITOR. diffosive system of knowledge.’ Here praise and theory join, in qualifying the industrinus mason to share the pleasures which an advaute- ment in the art must necessarily afford. Listen: ing with attention to the wise opinions of expe- rienced craftsmen on important subjects, ‘he gradually familiarizes his mind to useful insteac- tion, and is soon epabled to investigate traths ofthe utmost concern in the general transactions of life. . From this system proceeds a rational amuse ment; while the mental powers are fally em- .ployed, the judgment is property exercised 3.8 spirit of emulation prevails; and all are induc. ed to vie, who shall most excel in promoting the valuable rales of the institution. - ~ ! THE PIBST SECTION . oF - Of the second degree accurately elucidates the mode of introduction into that particular clase} and inatracts the diligent craftsman how to. pro: esed in-the. FY arrangement of the ceremo! _ ies used of the occasion. It qualifies -himte judge of their importance, and convinces him of the necessity of strictly adhering to every es- tablished usage of the order. Here he is'en- trusted with particular. tests; to enable him ta prove his title to the privileges of this degree, . while satisfactory reasons are given -for their origin. Many duties, which cement in-the firm- est union well informed . brethren, are illuatraleé in this ‘section; and an opportunity is piven te make, such advances in masonry as will alwaye distinguish the abilities of those who have astiv-FEBEMASON’S MONITOR. a. ed ai preferment. The knowledge of this ger, tion is absolutely necessary for all craftsmen ; aud:as: it recapitulates_the ceremony. of initia, tion, ahd contains many ‘other important partic- ulars, no officer or member of a lodge should be wmacquaiated with it, The.plumd, square, and level, these noble and ssefal implements of » fellow craft, are here in- traducod and moralized,.qnd serve as a constant admonition to the practice of virtue and mo, vali : pom + oe . + Tho plumd ia an.instrument made ase of hy operative masots, to raise perpendiculars; the syuage, to. square their work ; and the level, to © Jay horizontals; bat we, as free and aecepted “Maasons, are taught to make use of them for raore noble and glorious purposes: the plumb admonishes us to walk uprightly in our several tutions before God.and man, squaring our ac- tions by the square of virtee, and remembering ‘Shag we are travelling upon the level of time, to S¢ that-undiscovered country, from whose. bourne ‘One traveller returns.” - fe " _ __. THE SRCOND SECTION - SOF this degree has recourse te the origin of the Anatitulion, and views masonry uuder two denominations, operative and speculative. These axe‘sopatately considered, and the principles on whith both are founded particularly explained. Their affinity is pointed out by cpllegerical figures shd-typical representations, e ‘period stipu- heed rewarding merit is fixed, and the init. table moral to which that ercemstance alludes is8 FRREMASON’S MONITOR: explained.; the creation of the world is desorits: ed, and many ticulars recited, all of whieh have been carefully preserved among masens, and transmitted from oue age to another, by oral tradition. Do, . Circumstances of great importance to the fra- ternity are here particdlarized, and many tradi, tional tenets. and’ castoms confirmed by sacred and profane record. ‘Whe celestial and terrestrial are considered ; and here the accomplish- ed gentleman may display his talents to advant- age, in the elucidation of the Orders of Archi- tecture, the Senses of human nature, and the liberal rts and Sciences, which are’ severally classed in a‘reguier arrangement. In short, this section contains a-store of valuable knowledge, founded on reason and sacred record, both en- tertaining and instructive. _— : Masonry is considered ander two denomina- tions ; operative and speculative. Operative Masonty. By operative masonry we allude to a proper: application of the useful rales of architecture, whence.a structure will-derive figare, streagth,’ and beauty, and whence will result a dae propor’. tion, and a just correspondence in all its parts. It furnishes us with dwellings, and convenicnt shel- ters from the vicissitudes and inclersgncics tof the seasons ; and while it displays the effete, of, human wisdom, as well in the ¢cheice as inthe: arrangement of the sundry materjalg.ef which. “a edifice is composed, i depignegirates..that.a-PHEEHAGON’S MONITOR. 49 find of seience and indastry is implanted in man for the best, most salutary, and beneficent pur- poses. . . Speculative Masonry. By speculative Masonry we learn to subduc ihe passions, act upon the square, keep a tongue of good report, maintain secrecy, aud practise. charity. It is so far interwoven with religion, . as to lay us under obligations to pay that rationa homage to the Deity, which at once constitutes our duty aud our happiness. It Jeads the con- templative to view with reverence and admiration the glorious works of the creation, and inspires him with the most exalted ideas of the perfections of his divine Creator. : In six days God created the heavens and the earth, and rested upon the seventh day 5 the sev- enth, therefore, our ancient brethren consecrated asa day of rest from their labours, thereby en- joying frequent opportonities to contemplate the glorious werks of the creation, and to adore their great Creaton : The doctrine of the spheres is included in the science of astronomy, and particularly considered in this section. . : Of the GLOBES. - The globes are two artificial spherical bodies, - on the convex sarface of which are represented the countries, seas, and various parts of the earth, . the face ef the heavens, the planetary revolutions, and other particulars. , 550 FREEMASON’S MONITOR, - The sphere, with the parts ‘of the earth deline- ated on its surface, is called the terrestrial glebe ; and that, with the constellations, and other heay- enly bodies, the celestial globe. , “The Use of the GHobes. Their principal use, beside serving as maps to distinguish the outward parts of the earth, and the situation of the fixed stars, is to illustrate and explain the phenomena arising from the an. nual revolution, and the diurnal rotation, of the earth round its own axis. They are the noblest. instruments for improving the mind, and giving it the most distinct idea of any problem or pro-. position, as well as enabling it to solve the same. . Contemplating these bodies, we are inspired with - a due reverence for the Deity and his works, and are induced.to encourage the stadies of astrono- my, geography, navigation, and the arts depend- ent on them, by which society has been se much benefited. : - ’ The orders of architecture come under consid- eration in this section; a brief description of them may therefore not be improper. Of ORDER in ARCHITECTURE. By order in architecture, is meant a system of all the members, proportions and ornaments of columns and pilasters; or, jt: is a- regular ar- rangement of the projecting: parts of, a, building, . whieby united with those of a. column, form a I, perfect and complete: whole. :FREEMASON’S MONITOR. bt Of its Antiquity. ‘From the first formation of society, order in architecture may be traced. When -the ri -of seasons obliged men to contrive shelter from the inclemency of the weather, we léarn that they first planted trees on end, and then laid others across to'support a covering.” The bands, which connected those trees at top and bottom, are said to have piven rise’ to ‘the ‘idea of the base and capital of pillars ; and from this simple hint ori- zinally proceeded*the tore improved art of ar- ftecture. a . . ’- Tire five orders aré thus ‘classed : the Tuscan, Doric, Ionte, Gorinthian, and ‘Composite. . ‘The Tustin Is the most simple and solid of ihe five orders, It was invented in Tuscany, whence it derives ita name. Its. column is. seven diameters high; and its capital, base and entablature have byt few mouldings. The simplicity of the construc- tion of this column renders it eligible wherp-ar- nament would be superfiuous. * : ‘ . The Doric, Which is plain and natural, is the most an- cient, and was invented by the Greeks. Its column is eight diameters high, and has seldom auy ornaments on base or capital, except mould- ings; though the frieze is distinguished by ti- glyphs and metopes, and triglyphs compose the2 _ FREEMASON’S MONITOR. ornaments of the frieze. The solid composition of this order gives it a preference, in structures where strength and noble simplicity. are chiefly required . . . The Doric is the’best proportioned of all the’ orders. ‘The several paris, of which it is com- posed, are founded on the natural. position of | solid bodics. In its first invention it was more simple than in its present state. In after times," when it began to be adorned, it gained the name of Doric; for when it was constructed in its primitive and simple form, the,name of Tuscan was conferred on it. Hence the Tuscan pre- cedes the Dorie in rank, on account of its re- semblance to that pillar in its original state. The Tonte Bears a kind of mean proportion between the. more solid aud delicate orders. Its column is nine diameters high; its capital is adorned with volutes, and its cornice has dentals. ‘There is beth delicacy and ingenuity displayed in this pillar; the invention of which is attributed to the Ionians, as the famous temple of. Diana at: Ephesus. was-of this order. Lt is said to have been formed after the model of an agreeable young woman of an elegant shape, dressed in her hair; aga contrast to the Doric order, which was formed after that of a strong, robust man. The Corinthian, The richest of the five orders, is deemed a masterpiece of art. Its column is ten diameters. ‘ |FREEMASON’s MONITOR. 53 high, and its capital is adorned with two rowa’ of leaves, and eight volutes, which sustain the’ abacus. The frieze is ornamented with curious devices, the cornice with dentals and modillions. - “This order is used in stately and superb siruc- tares. It was invented at Corinth, by Callima- chus, who is said to have taken the hint of the capital of this pillar from the following remark- able circumstance :—Accidentally passing by the | _ tomb of a young lady, he perceived a basket of * toys, ‘covered with a tile, placed over an acan- thus root, having been left there by her nurse. As the branches grew Up» they encompassed the basket, till, arriving at the tile, they met with an obstruction, and bent downwards. Callimachus, struck with the object, set about imitating the figure: the vase of the capital he made to repre- sent the basket; the abacus the tile; and the -volutes the bending leaves. , The Composite Ia compounded of the other orders, and- was contrived: by the Romans. Its capital has the. two rows of leaves of the €orinthjan, and the velaies of the Ionic. -Its column has the’ quar- ter-round, as the Tuscan and Doric order ; is. ten diameters high, and its corniee-has denials, - er simple modilliens. This pillar is generally found. ia buildings where stréngth, elegance and beauty are displayed. Of the invention of Order in Architecture. “The ancient and original orders of architec- ture, révered by masons, are no more than three, 5*+ FREEMASON’S MONITOR. - the Doric, Fonic, and Corinthian, whieh were: invented by the Greeks. ‘To these the Romane have added two; the Tusean, which they mads. plainer than the Doric; and the -Composite;, which was more ornamental, if not more: beautit ful, than the Corinthian. ‘The first threé orders: slone, however, shew invention and particular. ‘ character, and essentially differ from each ether ;, the-two others have nothing but whatis berraw-. dd, and differ unly acvidentally ;- the ‘Tusean-ie the Dovic in. its earliest state; and the Compaa; ite is the Corinthian, enriched with the -Louies To the Greelis, therefere, aml not to the. Romane; we are indebted for what is- great, judicious | and: distinet in architecture. a Of the FIVE SENSES of Human: Mature, - * Aa analysis of the human facalties is next giv- en in this section, in which the five external sens- “es particularly claim attention; these are, hear. PBs seel: "Bp feeling, smelling and tasting. on ’ Hearing’ Is that sense by which we distinguish sonnde, and are capable of enjoying all the agrenible » chaens of music. By it we are enabled to en- joy:the pleaanres of society, and reciprocally-to communicate to each other our thoughts and :ja- tentions, our purposes and desires ; while‘thus our reason is capable: of exerting its utmost pow. erand energy. The wise aud beneficent Author of Nature ‘intended, by the formation. of this sense, that| FRYEMASON’S MONITOR.- a5 we should be social crqatures, and receive the greatest. and most important part of aur know, ledge by- the information of others, Kor these . purposes we are endowed with hearing, that by a proper exertion of. our rational powers, ouy hpppiaess may begomplete: = - no 7 ‘ a, = Secing . . vg that sense. by whieh we thisHnguish objecte, and ja. an.instaut of.-lime, without chee of plage-or. situation, view armies in: battle array, igures. of the most stately. structures, and all the agreeable variety displayed in the landscape of nature, By this aense we find .our way in the pathless ocean, traverse the globe of earth, de. termine its figure and dimensions, and delineate any region or quarter of it.. By it we measure the platietary orbs, and make new discoveries in the sphere of the fixed stars. Nay, more: by it'We perceive the tempers and dispositions, the passions and affections of our fellow-creatures, when they wish most to conceal them; so that, though the tongue may be tanght to lie and dis- semble, the countenance would display the hy-— poesisy to the discerning eye. In fine, the rays ‘of light, which administer to this sense, are the “most astonishing parts of the animated creation, amd render the eye a peculiar object of admira- ‘Hien. : ~- (Of all the faecalties, sight is the noblest. The etrugture of the eye, and its appurtenances, evin- ces the admirable contrivance of nature for per- forming all its various external and interaal mo- ‘tiens ; while the. variety displayed in. the eyes36 FREEMASON'’S MONITOR. of different animals, suited to their several ways of life, clearly demanstrates this organ to be, the masterpiece of nature’a work. ‘ son wh Feeling “ Is that sense by which we distinguish the dif- ferent qualities of bodies ; such as heat and cold, hardness and softness, roughness and smooth- ness, figure, solidity, motion, and extension. —_. -'Phese three senses, Hearing, Seeing and Feet- ing, are deemed pecutiarly essential among ma- sons. - - . ’ . : __ Smelling * ~ . As’ that sense, by which we distinguish odours, the various kinds of which convey different im-'. pressions to the wind, Animal and vegetable, bodies, and indeed most other bodies, while, ex, : posed to the air, continually send forth effluvia . of vast subtilty, as well jn the state of life and growth, as in the state, of fermentation and - pur.x frefaction. These efflavia, being drawn into the . nostrils along with the air, are the means by : which all bodies are smelled. Hence it is evi-;. dent, that there is a manifest appearance of de- sign in the great Creator’s having planted the.:. organ of sme} in the inside of that canal, through» - which the air continually passes in respiration, Tasting Enables us to make a proper distinction in ihe choice of our food. . e organ of this sense guards the entrance of the alimentary canal, as + that of smelling guards the entrance of the ca-.. nal for réspiration, From the situation of bothYREEMASON’S MOMITOR, a7 these organs, it ie plain that they were inteaded by nature to distinguish wholesome foud that which is nauseous. Every thing that enters inte the stomach must undergo the serutiny of tasting; and by it.we are capable of discerning the chasges which the same body undergoes in “ thé different compositions of art, cookery, chem- istry, pharmacy, &c.. melling and tasting are inseparably connect- eds and it is by the unnatural Kind of life men commonly lead in sogiety, that these senses are rendered Jess fit to perform their natural offices. On the mind all our knowledge must depend : what, therefore, can be a more proper subject for the investigation of masons? By anatomic- al dissection and observation, we become ac- - quainted with the body; but it is by the anato- my Of the mind alone we discover its powers and principles. ‘ To sum up the whote of this transcendent measure of God's bounty to’'man, we shall add, that mentory, imaginatien, taste, teasoning, mor- al- perception, and all the active powers of the soul, present a Vast and boumtless field for phi- losaphical disquisition; which far exceeds human inquiry, and are pecoliar mysteries, known only to nature and-to nature’s: God, to whom we and -all ave indebted for ereation, preservation, and. every blessing we enjoy. — , Of the Seven Liberal ARTS and SCIENCES. - The seven liberal Arts and Sciences are next illustrated in this section : it may not there- ‘98 FREDMASON'S MONITOR. fere be improper to invert bere a short explana. tion of them. a . Grammar Teaches the proper arrangement of words, ac. cording to the idiom or dialact of any particular people; and that excelleney of pronunciations, © which enables us to speak or write a language with accuracy, agreeably to reason and correct neage. . 2 o Rhetoric : : Teaches us to speak copiously and fluently on any subject, not merely with propriety, but with all the advantages of force and elegance; wisely contriving to captivate the hearer by strength of argument and beauty of expression, whether it be to entreat or exhort, to admonish or applaud. ’ Logic Teaches us to guide oar reason diseretionally : in the general knowledge of things, and directs - oar inquiries after truth. It consists of a rea. Jar train ef argument, whence we infer, dedace, aud conclude, according to certain premises laid down, admitted, or granted; and in it are ent ployed the faculties of conceiving, judging, read oning, and disposing ; all of which are naturally Jed on from one gradation to another, till. the Point in question is finally determined. , Arithmetic” Teaches the powers and properties of nam- bers, which is variously affected, by letters, ta-FREEMASONS MONTFOR.. > 5% bles, figures, and instrowents. By this art, reasons and demonstrations are given, for finding out any certain number, whose relation or affin- ity to another is already known or discovered. mo Geometry . Treats of: the powers and properties of magni-. tades in general, where length, breadth, and thickness, are considered, from a point to a Fine, from a line to. saperftcies, and from a superfi- cies to a solid. A point is a dimensionless figure ; or an indi- visible part of space. . A line is a point continued, and a figure of one capacity, namely length. - A superficies is a figure of two dimensions, nhantely, length and breadth. A solid is a figure of three dimensions, namely, length, breadth, and thickness. Of the Advantages of Geometry. By. this seience, the. architect is enabled to con~ steuct hig plans, and execute his designs; the general.to. arrange his soldiers; the engineer to tmark out ground. for encampments; the geog- rapher to give us the dimensions of the world, and all things therein contained, to delineate the extent of seas, and specify the divisions of em- pires, kingdoms and provinees ;_ by it, also, the astronomer is enabled to make his observations, and: tp fix the. duration of times and seasons, years and cycles. In fine, geometry is the foun- dation of architeeéare, and the root of the math- ematics. .60 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. ' Music ~ Teaches the art of forming concords, so as te compose delightful harmony, by a mathematical and proportional arrangement of acute, grave and mixed sounds. This art, by a series of ex- periments, is redaced to a demonsirative science, with respect to tones, and the- intervals of sonad. It inquires into the natare of coacerds and die cords, and enables us to find ont the proportios between them by numbers. . : Astronomy _ 1s that divine art, by which we are taught to read the wisdom, strength and beauty.of the Al-- mighty Creator, in those sacred pages, the celes- tial hemisphere. Assisted by astronomy, we can observe the motions, measure the distances, com- prebend the magnitudes, and calculate the peri- ads and eclipses of the heavenly bodies. By it we learn the use of the globes, the system of the world, and the preliminary law of nature. Wile we are employed in the study of this acience, wé' must perceive tmparalleled iastances of wisdom and goodness, and, through the whole creation, trace the glorious Author by his works. : Of the Moral Advantages of Geometry. From this theme we proceed to illustrate the moral advantages of Geometry; a subject on which the following observations may uot h3 as- acceptable. . . Geometry, the first and noblest of sciences, is the basis on which the superstructure of masonry| | FRREMAQON’S MONITOR. 6h is erected. By geoimetryy, we may curiously trace naiare, throagh her various windings, to her most concealed recesses. By it, we discover the power, the- wisdom, andthe goodness of the Grand Artifcer of the Universe, and view with delight the tions which connect this vast guachine.. By it, we discover how the plauets move-in their different orbits, and demonstrate their various revolutions.’ By it, we account for the: retarn of seasons, and the variety of seenes which each season displays to the diseern- ing eye. Numberless worlds are around us, all framed by the same Divine Artist, which roll through the vast expanse, and: are Il conducted by the same unerring law of nature. ! A survey of nature, and the observation of | ther beautiful proportions, first determined man to dmitate the divine plan, and study symmetry and order. This gave rise to societies, and birth to every useful art. The architect began to de- | sign; and the plans which he laid down, bein impreved by experience and time, have produce: worke which are the admiration of every age. ; The lapse of time, the ruthless hand of igno- rance, and the devastations of war, have -laid waste and destroyed. many valuab:: monuments of antiquity, on which the utmost exertions of human genius have been employed. Even the Temple of Solomon, so spacious and magnificent, and corstracted by so many celebrated artists, escaped not the unsparing ravages of barbarous force. Freemasonry, notwithstanding, has still survived. The attentive ear receives the sound from the instructive tongue, and the mysteries ofaa FRESMARGN’ S. WONMEOR. | masonry are eafely lodged in the repesitesy of Fuathful breasts, ‘Toolaaad implements of archi tecture are aclected by the fraternity, to imprint on the memory wise and eerions truths ;. and thas, through a succession of ages, are transmit ted unimpaired the excellent tensts of our insti- tation. . : a Thus ead the two sections of the second lect. “pre; whieh, with ihe ceremony used at opening and closing the lodge, comprehend the whole the seco ef masoery. . This lectus - contains a system of science, demonetrat: ed on the clearest.principles, aud established 09 the firmest fdindatien, eg _ Charge at Initiation into the Second Degree. aed “ Brornes, ty “ Being advanced to the second degree of mi? sonry, we congratulate you on your prefermerjt: The internal, and not the external, qualificationé of aman, are what masonry regards. As yoo increase in knowledge, you will improve in so; cial intercourse. Stet “Tt is unnecessary to recapitulate the duties which, as a mason, you are bound to discharge} or enlarge omr the necessity of a strict adberence to them, as your own experience must have es- tablished their value. : * Onur laws and regulations you are strenuous- ly to support; and be always ready to nesist in seeing them duly executed. You are not tg ’ palliate, or aggravate, the offences of your breth- ren; but in the decision of every trespass; vaermayon’ # MONITOR. 6s against’ our rules, your are to judge with can. oe adnienigh w friendebip, and Feprehend ' Wo 'ibe be wedy of the Hberal arts, that valuable branch of education, which tends so effectually to polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recom- mended” to your considerativa ; especially the seisnee of geometry, which is established as the Geis of our art. Geometry, or masonry, origin. ally synonimous terms, being of a divine and moral nature, is enriched with ‘the most usefal Wiewledge: while it-proves the wonderfa) propé titties of: nature, it- demonetrates the more import. ant truths of morality. . “ Your past behaviour and lar deportment have merited the honour which we bave now conferred; and in your new character it is ex- that. you will conform to the principles of the order, by steadily persevering in the practice every commendable virtue. _ Such is the natare of your engagements as a fellow craft, and to these duties you are hound by the most sacred ties.”” / CHAPTER X. . | REMARKS on THR THIRD DEGREE. From this class the ralers of regular bodies of masons, in the first three degrees, are selected ; as itis orily from those, who! are capable of. giving inetruction, that we can properly expect:64 FREEMAGOM'S MONITOR. to receive it. The lectore of this d SOR sidered separately from the duties and corse nies appertaining to the degree of presiding oF past master, is divided inte three sections. : GHE FIRST SECTION. The ceremony of initiation into the third de gree is particularly specified in this: branch of the” Teetare, and here many other useful instructions are given. - Oo Such is the importance of this seetion, that we may safely. declare, that the person whetl unacquainted with it is iil qualified to act: at® ruler or governor of the work. © a _. The following passage of scripture is intro duced daring the ceremonies. ° ' Kocamssastes sii. 1—7. Ly « Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, not the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; while the sun, or thé light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain: in the da when the keepers of the house shall tremble, an the strong men shall bow themselves, and’ the gtinders cease because they are few, and those | that look out of the windows be darkened, and the doors shall be shut in the streets, when the sound of the grinding is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughter - 0 music shall be brought low. Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears! FEEEMASON’S MONITOR. 63 edt be in the -way, and the almond tree shalt fioiicish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden and desire shall fail: because man goeth to his fong* home,’ and the mourners go about the streets : or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken atthe fountain, or the wheel broken at the cis- fern. Then ‘shall the dust retarn to the earth ae it was; and the spirit shall return unto God who'gave it.”? >, Lhe working tools of a master mason; whick are illustrated in this section, are-all the imple- ments of masonry indiscriminately, but more espesially the trowel. . ’ ‘The Trower is an instrament made use of by operative masons, to spread the cement whiclr unites a building into one common masa; but we, as free and accepted masons, are tanght to make use of it for the more noble and gloricus purpose of spreading the cement of brotherly love: and affection ; that cement which unites. us- into. one sacred band of soeiety of friends. and bro» thers, among whom no contention shoul! evet exist, but that noble contention, or rather emala-. ' ton,'of who best can work, or best agree. THE SECOND SEETION ~ Recites the historical traditions. of the order, ‘and presents to view a finished picture, of the utmost consequence to. the fraternity. 1t exem- plifies an instance, of viptne, fortitude, and in- tegrity, seldom equalled, and never excelled, im history of man. Le66 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. Prayer at raiving @ Brother to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. < “Thou, O God! knowest our down-sitting anil our . “uprisings and understandest our thoughts afar Shield and defend us from the evil in tentions of our enemies, and support us undet the trials and afflictions we are destined to en- dure while travelling through this vale of tears. _ Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. He cometh forth as a flower, and is cut down ; he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. "Seeing his days are determine: the number of his months are with thee, thon © hast appointed his boinds that he cannot pass; turn from him that he may rest, till he shall aé- complish his day. For there is hope of a treé, | if it be cut down that it will sprout again, . -arill that the tender Lranch thereof will not cenne, But man dieth and wasteth Away; yea, giveth up the ghost, and where is he?” As the waters fail from the sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up, so man lieth down, and riseth not. up till the heavens shall be no more. Yet, 0 Lord! have compassion on the children of thy creation, administer them comfort im time of trouble, and save them with aeverlasting ss salya- tion. Amen. So mote it be.” . THE THIRD SECTION ‘Mustrates certain hieroglyphical emblems, and ‘jriculeates many useful lessons, to extend know. “tedge,* ‘and proniote virtue.’ ih. ‘this branch of the Jeoture, ‘many pe Hiculars relative to king Solomon’s temple are considered,FREBMABON’S MONITOR: 67 The construction of this grand edifice was at- tended with two remarkable circumstances. . From Josephus we learn, that although; seven years were oc¢upied in building it, yet during . the whole term it rained ‘not in the day time, that the workmen might not be obstructed in their labour: and from sacred history it appears, that there was neither the sound of the hammer, nor axe, nor any tool of iron, heard in the house, _ While it was building. / . This famous fabric was supported by. fourteen “hundred and fifty-three columes, and two thou- sand nine hundred and six pilasters ; all hewn from the finest Parian marble. There were em- ployed in its building three grand masters ; three thousand and three hundred masters, or over- seers ofthe work ; eighty thousand fellow crafts ; “and ‘seventy thousand entered apprentices, or bearers of burthens. All these were classed and arranged in such a manner by the wisdom of “Solomen, that neither envy, discord nor confu- sion, were suffered +o interrupt that universal - peace and tranquillity which pervaded the world -at this important period. The Pot of incense: Is an‘ emblem of a pure heart, which is always an acceptable sacrifice to the Deity ; and as this glows with fervent: heat, so should our hearts continually glow with oFinde to’ the great and beneficent Author of our existegee, for the manifold blessings and comforts. we enjoy.68 PRERMASON’S MONITOR: ' The Bee Hive © {s an emblem of industry, and recommends the practice of that virtue to all created beings, from the highest seraph in heaven, to the Towest reptile of the dust. It teaches us ‘that as we came into the world rational and intelligent beings, so we should ever be imdustrious ones ;’ ‘never sitting down contented: while our fellow- creatures around us are in want, when itis in our power to relieve them, without inconven- ience to ourselves. 2 . a When we take a survey of nature, we view man, in his infancy, more helpless dnd indigent than the brutal creation: he lies languishing for days, months and years, totally incapable of providing sustenance for himself, of guarding against the attacks of the wild beasts of the. field, or sheltering himself. from the inclemen.- cies of the weather. - It might have pleased the great Creator of heaven and earth to have made man independ- ent of all other beinga; but, as dependence is one of the strongest bonds of society, mankind were made dependent on each other for protec-. tion and security, as they thereby enjoy better Opportunities of fulfilling the duties of recipro-' cal love and friendship. ‘Thus was man formed’ for social and active life, the noblest part of the work of God; and he that will so demean bin” self as not to be-endeavouring to add to the common stock of knowledge and understanding, may be deemed a drone in the hive of nature, a useless member of society, and unworthy of our ‘protection as masons. ‘ mmaFREEMASON’S MONITOR. | Og The Book of Constitutions, guarded by the Tyler's . ; | Sword, : ‘Reminds. ua that we shonld be ever watchful and guarded, in oar thoughts, words and ac. tions, particularly when before the enemies of RAFORTY 5 _ever bearing in remembrance thosg tryly masonic virtues, silence and circumspection. - "8 Phe Sword, pointing toa Naked Heart, Mat : . soo a '.g@emousirates that justice will sooner or later overtake us; and although.our thoughts, words and .actions. may -be hidden. from: the eyes of magn, yet that . So he, oo ¥ > . All-secing Bye ‘ “bom the Sun, JMoon and Stare obey, and under whose watchful care even comets perform their stupendous revolutions, pervades the in- most reeesses of the human ‘heart, and will re---- ward us according to our merits. ts The Arichor and Ark t Oe eae : . “Aye emblems of a well grounded hope, and a well spent life. They are emblematical of that ~ divine ark which safely wafts us over this tem- — pestuous sea of troubles, and that anchor which shall safely moor us in a peaceful harbour, where ~ the wicked cease from troubling, and the weary chal find rest. ‘ - : “470 FREEMASONS MONITOR. | The Forty- seventh Problem of Euclid.* This was an invention of our ancient friend and brother, the great Pythagoras, who, in his travels through Asia, Africa and Europe, was initiated into several orders’ of priesthood, and raised to the sublime degree of a master mason, This wise philosopher enriched his mind -abuit- dantly in a general knowledge of things, and more especially in geometry or masonry: on this su he drew out many preblems and theorems; and aniong the most diatinguished he ereeted this, which, in the joy of his heart) he called Kureka, in the Grecian language, sig- nifying, I have found 4 ; and upon the discovery of mich he is said-to have sacrificed a heca- tomb. It teaches masons to be general lovers of the arta and sciences. . oe oo . The Hour-Glass) “ ad Is an emblem of human life. . Behold! how. swiftly the sands runt, and how rapidly our lives . are drawing to a elose. We eannot without astonishment behold the little particles which are contained in this machine, how they pass away almost imperceptibly, and yet to our sur!’ prise, in the short space of an hour, they ‘are alt’ exhausted.. Thus wastes man! to-day, he puts. - forth the tender leaves of hope; to-morrow, blossoms, and bears his blushing henears thick _ upon him; the next day comes a frost, whigly. .y any rieht- . ‘chy scenes tes ee se rn ; squares men spon the ai cootain ¢ Nabe ae,| FBREMASON’S MONITOR. 7h nips ihe shoot, and when he thinks his tness is still aspiring, he falls, like autumn leaves, to garich our mother earth. : ‘ ~ The Scythe Is an. emblem of time, which cuts the brittle thread of life, and launches us into eternity.— Behold! ‘what havock the. scythe of time makes among the human race: if by chance we should egcape {he numerous evils incident to childhood and youth, and with health and vigour arrive to the years of manhood, yet withal we must soon be cut down by the all-devouring seythe of time, and pe gathered into the land where our fathers have gone before us. Lote we fone ‘The Three Steps : “Usually delineated upon the master’s carpet, are emblematical of the three principal stages of homan life, viz. youth, manhood, and age. In youth, as entered apprentices, we ought indas.. triously to occupy our minds in- the attainment of ‘useful knowledge: in manhood, as fellow crafts, we should apply our knowledge to the Wiecharge of our respective duties to God, our neighboura, and ourselves; that so in age, as master masons, we may enjoy the -happy.reflec- tions consequent on a well spent life, and die in the hope of a glorious immortality. : 1+ Chatge at Initiation into the Third Degree. <¢Brornen, ” ue . « Four zeal for the institution of masonry,/ the progress you have. made in the myaterysautl - your conformity: to our regulations, have point. ' .ye PRERMASON’S MOMETOK. . ed you out-as a preper objeet.of -our favour and esteem. . . : , : “You are now bound- by daty, honour and " gratitude, to be faithful to your trust; to sup- port the dignity of your character on every oc- casion ; and to enforce, by precept and example, obedience to the tenets of the order.’ _ In the character of a master mason, you ‘ar¢ authorized to correct the ‘errors and irregulari- ties of your uninformed brethren, and to guard them against a breach of fidelity. To preserve the reputation of the fraternity unsullied, must be your constant care; and for this purpose it is your province to recommend, to your inferi- ors, obedience and submission; to your éqnals, courtesy and affability ;. to your superiors, kind- siess and condescension. Universal benevolence yor are always to inculcate; and, by the regp- a rity of your own behaviour, afford the best example for the conduct of others less informed, The ancient landmarks of the order,, entrusted _to your care, you are carefully to preserve; and ever suffer them to be infringed, or , counte- nance a deviation from the established usages and customs of the fraternity, ¢ Your virtue, honour and reputation are con- cerned in supporting with dignity the character you now bear. Let no motive,.therefore, make you swerve from your duty, violate your vows, or betray your trust;- but be true and faithful, and imitate the example of that celebrated artist * hom you this evening represent. Thus you awl render yourself deserving of the honour -1-Sh we have conferred, and merit the confi- ence that we have reposed.”” 1 °| YREEMASON’S MONITOR. 78 | i “tive mason, at ihe erection of CHAPTER Xl. REMARKS ON THE FOURTH, OR MARK MASTER . MASONS DEGREE. : Tis degree of masonry was not less useful in its original institution, nor has it proved ‘less beneficial to mankind, than those which precede it. . . By the influence of this degree, each opera- J the temple of Solomon, was known and distinguished by the * Senior Grand Warden. By its effects, the disorder and confusion that might otherwise havé attended so immense an undertaking were completely prevented; and not only the craftsmen themselves, who were ighty thousand in number, but every part of their workmanship, was discriminated with the reatest nicety, and the utmost facility. If de: ecta were found in the work, by the help of this degree fhe overseers were enabled without ‘difficulty to ascertain who was the faulty work-. ‘man: so that its deficiencies might be remedi- ed, without injuring the credit, or diminishing the reward, of the industrious and faithfal of ‘the craft. : . "| Oharge tobe read at Opening the Lote, * * ¢Wherefore, brethren, lay aside all’ matic and guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and al, evil speakings.. ” : Ss74 YREEMASON’S MONITOR. ' “If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gra- cious, to whom coming as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, .but ehosen of Gud, and precious ; ye also, as living atones, be ye built up a spiritual houge, an holy priesthood, to offer up sacrifices acceptable to Goa. Los ‘ Wherefore, also, it is contained in the scrip- tures, Behold, I lay in Zion, for a foundation, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation; he-that believeth shall not make haste to pass it over. Unto you, therefore, which believe, it is an honour; and even’ to them which be disobedient, the stone which the . builders disallowed, the same is made’the head of the corner. , “Brethren, this is the will of God, that with well doing ye put to silence the ignorance of foot- ish men. As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants ‘df God. Honour all men, love the brotherhood, fear God.” : . . oy ” of :* : : wt REMARKS ON THE FOURTH LECTURE. ...;. _ THE FIRST SECTION Explains:the manner of convocating and opan- ing a mark master’s lodge. It teaches the sta- tions and daties of the respective officers, and “ Fecapitu ‘the mystic: ceremony of introduc- ing’ a enadidate.. . ot . In this section is exemplified the regulasity and good order that was observed by the crafts- men.on Mount Libanus, and ip the plains. and quarries of Zeredathah, and it ends with a beay-. FREEMASON’S MONITOR. _ 75 tifal display of the manner in which one of the peincipal events originated, which characterizes this degree. - . + IN THE SECOND SECTION The mark master is particularly instructed in the origin and history of this degree, and the indispensable obligations he is under to stretch forth his assisting hand to the relief of an in- digent and worthy brother, to a certain and specified extent. . The progress made in architecture, particu- Jatly inthe reign of Solomon, is remarked ; the number of artists employed in building the tem- pile of Jerusalem, and the privileges they enjoy- ° ed,,,are specified ; the mode of rewarding merit, and of punishing the guilty, are pointed out ; and the marks of distinction which were con- on our ancient brethren, as the rewards of excellence, are named. In the course of the lecture, the followiiz texts of scripture are introduced and explained, y . Rev. of St. John, ii. 17.—To him that over- cometh will I give to eat of the hidden’ manna, ‘wad will give him a white atone, and in the stone & new name written, which no man knoweth, saving him that receiveth it, 8 Chron. ii. 16.—And we will eut weed out of Lebanon, as much as thou ‘shalt need; and we will bring it to thee in floats by sea to Jop- ‘pa, and thou shalt carry it ap to Jerugalem. Paatm, exviii, 2%.-——Thestene which the build. ers refased is become the head stone of. the ~ corner. *76 FREEMABON? 8 MONITOR oo Mati. xxi. 43.—Did ye. never - read in the 7 scriptures, ‘The stone which the builders reject. ,¢d is become the head of the corner. . Mark xii. 10.—And have ye not read this scripture, The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner. Luke xx. 17.—What is this, then, that ia, written, The stone which the builders rejected a is become the head of the corner. Acts iv. 14.—This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the. head of the corner. Rev, iii. 13.—He that hath an ear to hear, fet him hear. Ezekiel, xliv. 1,3 & 8.—Then he brought me back the way of the gate of the outward sane- teary, which looketh toward the east, and it was shut. ‘Then said the Lord unte me, Fhis_ gate shall be shut, it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter in by it; because the Lord, thé God of Israel, hath eatered in by it, therefore it shall be shut. ‘It is for the prince; the princé he shall sit in it to eat bread before the Lord; ‘he shall enter by the way of the porch of that ‘gate, and shall‘go oat by the way’ of the same. And the Lord said’ unto me, Son of man, mark well, aud behold with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears, all that I' say unto thee concernin all the ordinances of the house of the Lord, an alt the laws thereof; and mark well-the enter- ing in of the house, with every going forth of the sanctuary.‘ " EREEMASON’S MONITOR. / The working tools of a matk master are the chisel and ‘mallet, : The chisel morally demonstrates the advanta- ges of discipline and education. The mind, like the diamond in its original state, is rude and unpolished ; but as the effect of the chisel on the external coat soon presertts to view the la- tent beauties of the diamond, so education’ dis- covers the latent virtues of the mind, and. draws them forth to range the large fleld of matter atid space, to display the summit of human knowledge, our duty to God and to man. “The mallet morally teaches to correct irregu- ~- ‘Jarities, and to reduce man to a proper level; ao’ that, by quiet deportment, he may, in the sthool of discipline, learn to be content.” What the mallet is to the workmen, enlightened rea- son is to the passions: it curbs ambition, it de- vesses envy, it moderates anger, and it encoura: is good dispositions; whence arises, among “masons, that comely order, ‘4 Which nothing earthly gives, or tan destroy, | . * The soul's calm sunshine, and the heart-feit joy.” - Charge to be delivered when'a Candidate is advanced t eo. the Fourth Degree. : “+ Buorner, . . = TJ congratulate you on having been thought ‘worthy of being promoted to this honourable degree of masonry. Permit me to impress it on your mind, that your assiduity should ever be commensurate with your guties, which become more and more extensive ag you advance in ma- sonry. .78 FREEMASON’S MOKITOR. The situation to which yon are.now prorsot~. ed, will draw upon you not only the serutinizing; eyes of the world at large but these also of your brethren, on whom. this degree of meseury has not been conferred: all will.be justified ‘in ex- pecting your conduct and behaviour. to be suche as nfay with safety be imitated. - In the honourable character of. mark masied. mason, it is more particularly your duty teens deavour to let your coriduet is the lodge :aud among your brethren be such as may: stand ‘the. test of the Grand Overseer’s square, that .you: may not, like the anfinished and imperfect worki of the negligent and unfaithful of former times; be. rejected and thrown. aside, as unfit for that spiritual. building, ihat house ‘mot made. with hands, eternal in the heavens. . . “ While such is your condeet, should mmisfor-7 tunes assail you, should friends forsake . you;: should envy traduce yeur good name, and maties persecute you; yet may you have confidence, that among mark master masons you will find friends who will administer relief to your dis- tresses, and comfort your afflictions ; ever beav.: ing io mind, as 4 consolation. under alt the: frowns of fortune, and as an encouragement to: hope for betier prospects, that the stone which the. builders rejected (possessing merits to them un- known) became the chief stone of the corner.”” .:. Previous to closing the lodge, the following, ‘parable i is recited. = Matruew xx. i—16. “For the kingdom of heayen is like unte, 2 than that is an householder, which went out early . >FREEMASON’S’ MONITOR. 7 in the mersing to--bire labourers into his’ tine- yard. :And when he had agreed with the labour: ers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vine- rd. And he went out about the third hour, aol saw others standing idle in the market place, and.said unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. . And they. went their way.. Again he went about the sixth. and ninth hour, and did likewise. And’ about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Wby stand ye here all the day idle? They say unto him, Beeanse no man hath hired us. He saith uate them, Go ye also-into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive. So when even. was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Oalt the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first: And ‘when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every mana penny. But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received, more, and they likewise received every man a penny. And when they had received it, they mormured against the good man of the house, saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou last made them equal unto us, which have borne the burtken and heat of the day. But be answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee ne wrong: didst thou not agree with me for a penny? ake that thine is, and go thy way; I will give unto this Jast even as unto thee. Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil because lam. .80 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. good ? So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.”’ The ceremony of closing a lodge in this degree, when properly conducted, is peculfatly interest- ing. lt assists in strengthening the social af. fections ; it teaches us the duty we owe to oar brethren in particular, and the whole family of mankind in general; by ascribing praise to the ‘meritorious, and dispensing rewards to the dili- gent and industrious. : o * SONG, during the Closing Ceremony. BY BROTHER T..8. WEBB. Marx Masrens, all appear Before the Chief O’erseer ; In concert move ; - Let him your work inspect, For the dhier Architect, He will approve. If there ia no defect, 7 Those who have pass’d the Square, - For your rewards p . Join heart and hand ; Each with his mark in view, March with the just and true; Wages to you are due, At your command. Hiram, the widow's son, Sent unto Solomon Our great key-stone, - On which appears the name - That raises high the fame_ Of all to whom the same Ts truly known. Now to the westward move, Where, full of strength and love, . Hiram doth stand ; But if imposters are Q Mix'd with the worthy these, en ge Caulion them lo beware : : ooo Of the right hand. | | |a4 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. 8t _ Now to the praise of those von. * Who triumphed o'er the foes or ’ arts; : .To the praiseworthy three, Who founded this degree; ~ May all their virtues be . jeep in our hearts. —_o-— pe CHAPTER XI. mn ca OBSERVATIONS ON THE DEGREE OF PRESEN? OR PAST MASTER. Tuis degree should be carefully studied, and well understood, by every master of a lodge. It treats of the government of our society; the disposition of our rulers ;* and illustrates their requisite qualifications. tt includes the ceremo- py of opening and closing lodges in the several preceding degrees ; and also the forms of instal- lation and consecration, in the grand lodge, ag well as private lodges. It comprehends the cere- monies at laying the foudation stones of publie buildings, and also at dedications and at fune- rals, by a variety of particulars explanatory of those ecremonies. "REMARKS ON THE FIFTH LECTURE. . THE FIRST SECTION. . we Of the manner of Constituting a Lodge of Master Masons. oo _. Any namber of master masons;. not under seven, desitqus of forming a new ‘lodge, must* 82 _ FREEMASON’S MONITOR,» apply, by petition, to the grand lodge of the, state in which they reside, setting forth, . _ “That they are free and accepted master masons; that they are at present, or have been, members of regular lodges; that, having the prosperity of the fraternity at heart, they are wilting to exeft their best. cedeavours to promote and diffuse the genuine principles of masonry; that, for the conveniency of their respective dwellings + and for other good reasons, they are desirous of forming a new lodge in the town Of s.sscesserssoedeoery $0 DO RAMEE sserscsceererseneee “p that, in consequence of this desire, they pray for letters of dispensation, ¢r @ warrant of constitutien, to empower them to asremble, as‘a lega lodge, to discharge the duties of masonry, in a regular and consti tional manner, according to the original forms df the order, and te Tegulations of the grand lodge. That they have nominated and de recommend A B to be the first master; CD to be the first senior | warden, and E F to be the first junior warden, of the said + ' that, if the prayer of the petition should be granted, they promise strict conformity to all the constitational laws and regu)ations of tht gtand lodge.” . ~ . This petition, being signed by at least seven regular masone, and recommended by a lodge ot lodges adjacent to the place where the new lodge is to be holden, is delivered to the grand sec tary, who lays it before the grand lodge. . f the petition meets the approbation of flit grand lodge, they generally order a dispensation to be issued, which is signed by the grand tt deputy ‘grand master, and authorizes the peti- tioners to assemble as a legal lodge, for a certdin specified term of time. - me In some jarisdictions, the grand and deputy: grand masters, respectively, are invested with authority to grant dispensations, at pleasuré, during the recess of the grand lodge ; in others, . they are never issued without the special direc- tion of the grand lodge. os ' Lodges working: ander dispensations are con: sidered merely as agents of the grand lodge;' . | FREBMASON’S MONITOR. ~ 83 their presiding officers. are not: entitled to the yank of past masters ; their officers are not priv- ileged with a vote or voice in the grand lodge ; they cannot change their officers without the spécial. approbation and appointment of the grand lodge ; and in case of the cessation of such lodges, their funds, jewels, and other property, scenmulated by inittations into ihe several ies rees, me the pro of the grand lo nd must be delivered over to the and treas- urer.. Se Pa When Todges, that are at first instituted by a have passed a er term of pro- bation, they make applteation ‘othe and lodge for a charter of constitution. If this be obtained, they, are.then confirmed in tbe possegsion of their property, and possess all the rights and privileges gegularly. constituted lodges, as long aa they e@pform to the constitutions of masonry. rv a charter is granted by the grand lodge, tye grand master appoints a day and hour for : ituting .and conescrating the new. lodge, 4 d for ixistalling its master, wardens, and other rs. . wif, the grand master, in person, attends the GSreinony, the lodge is said to be constituted in apie form ;: if the deputy. grand. masier oaly, 38 said to be constituted in due form; but if 6 power of performing.the ceremony is vested fh a subordinate lodge, itis said to-be constitat- 6d taforaa. Sh . . ‘When charters of constitotion are granted for Places where the distance is.so great as to render dime84 FREEMASON’S MONITOR, | it inconvenient for the grand officers to attend, the grand master, or his deputy, issues a writtea instrument under his hand and private seal, to _ some worthy .presént or past master, with ‘fall power to conjugate; constitute’ and install the petitioners. - : 7 ; : Ceremony of Constitution and Consecration. . ’ On the day and hour appointed, the grand master’ and his officers meet in a convenient room near to that in which the lodge to be con- stituted is assembled, and open the grand lodge in the three. degrees of masonry. : ve The officers of the new lodge are to be exam. ined by the deputy grand master, after which they return to their lodge. ‘The new lodge then sends a messenger to the grand master with the following medsage, viz. | “Most Worsuiprut, : , The officers and brethren of ..........0.. lodge, who.are now assembled af ......., have instructed me to inform you, that the most worshipfal grand lodge (er grand master] was pleased te grant them a letter of dispensation, bearing date the cece, GAY Of veecsccorey G1 HE YOAT .cs.0e5 00 MAde thorising them to form and open a lodge.of free and 1 masons,:in the town of ........5 that since that period they have regularly assembjed, and conducted .the basiness of masonry aceord: - ing to the best of their abilities; that their pro- ceedings having received the approbation of the + M.W. grand lodge, they have.obtained a charter - a a -aewel*atimmemmmpiapeainnmmmama ae aFREEMASON’S MONITOR. . 8F of constitution, and are desirous that their lodge should be consecrated, and their officers installed, agreeably to the ancient usages and customs of the craft; for. which purpose they are now met, . and await the. pleasure of the most worshipful grand master.”? — He then returns to his lodge, who prepare for ~ - the reception of the grand lodge. When notice is given that they are prepared, the grand lodge ' walk in procession to their hall. When the , grand master enters, the grand honours are given by the new lodge; the officers of which resign their seats to the grand officers, and take their several stations on the left. The necessary cautions are then given, and all, ' excepting masters and ‘past masters of lodges, are requested to retire until the master of the new lodge is placed in the chair of Solomon. He is then bound to the faithful performance of his trast, and invested with the characteristics of . the chair., . | ‘Upon due notice, the grand marshal: recon- dicts the brethren info the hall, and all take their places, except the members of the new ledge, who form a procession on one side of the hall, to salute their master. As they advance, the grand master addresses them, “Brethren, be- held your master !” As they puss, they make the ‘proper salutation ; and when they have all pass. ed, he joins them, and takes his appropriate. | station. — . \ . . : a.86 _FREEMASON’S MONITOR. A grand procession is then “formed in the fol. Aowing order, viz. Tyler, with a Drawn Sword; Two Stewards, with White Rods ; Entered Apprentices; Fellow Crafts; Master Masons; oe ’ Stewards; . * Junior Deacons ; Senior Deacons; Secretaries; Y Treasurcrt; |” vf Prat Wardens ;- Junior Wardens ; Senior Wardevs; . Past Masters; Royal Arch Milsons ; Knights Templars; Masters of Lodges. wy The New Lodge. 7g ‘Tyler, with a Drawn Sword ; Stewards, with White Rods; * Entered Apprentices Fellow Crafla; ‘ wo . Master Masoue 5 * Deacons; . ‘ “Secretary ead Treasweer ; ‘Twa Brethren, carrying the Lodge i*. unior and Senior Wardens; . ‘The Haly Writings, carried by the Oldest Member mot io oflsea . . : . The Master; . Music. : pow wi red : ‘ . 2a he The Grand Lodge. . hy Grand Tyler, with a Drawa Sword ; . Grand Stewards, with White Rods; | A Brother, carrying 8 Golden Vessel of Corp ste Two Brethren, carrying Silver Vessels, one of Wine, the other of Qi Grand Secretaries ; . . Grand Treasurer; el tts ‘A burning Taper, borne by a Past Masters; 4:77.) ‘A Past Master, bearing the Holy Writings 5 ~~ Square and Compass, supported by two Stewards, with Roded ” . . © Flooring. . Loe + Wheat. *FREEMA§ON’S MONITOR. 8Y :.4.. , Two Burning Tapers, borne by two Past Masters; - Clergy and Orator ; - The Tuscan and Composite Orders; The Doric, fonic and Corinthian Orders ; Past Grand Wardens; Past Deputy Grand Masters ; Past Grand Masters; . The Globes ; Junior and Senior Grand Wardens; Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master ; The Maoter of the Oldest Lodge, carrying the Book of Constitatiana; f The M. W. Grasp Master; The Grand Deacons, on a fine seven feet apart, on the right and left of the Grand Master, with Black Rods; . Grand Sword Bearer, with a Drawn Sword ; Two Stewards, with White Rods. The whole procession moves on to the church or house where the services are to be performed. ‘When the front of the procession arrives at the door, they halt, open to the right and left, and face inward, while the grand master; and others in succession, pass through, and enter the house. A platform is erected in front of the pulpit, and provided with seats for the accommodation of the grand. officers. . ’ The bible, square. and compass, and book of -éohatitutions, are placed upon a table, in front af-the grand master ; the lodge is placed in the centre, upon the platform, covered with white satin or linen, and encompassed by the three ta- pers, and the vessels of corn, wine and oil. A piece of mosic is performed, and the public services commence with prayer. . An oration, “ot sermon, upon the design and principles of the institution, is then delivered by the grand chap. lain, or some one appointed for that purpose, which js succeeded bya piece of musie. The grand marshal then directs the officers and members of the new lodge to form in front38 FREEMAON’S MONITOR. of the grand master. The deputy grand master addresses the grand master, as followe: . Most Worsnirrc1, “A number of brethren, duly fustructed in the mysteries of masonry, having assembled to- gether, at stated periods, for some time past, by virtue of a dispensation granted them for that purpose, do now desire to be constituted into.a regular lodge, agrteably Lo the ancient usages and customs of the fraternity.” . ‘Pheir sceratary then delivers, the diapensatéon . and records, to the master elect, who presents them to the grand master. | The grand master examines the ‘records, and! IF they are found correct, proclaims, i ‘The records appear to’ be: properly entéred, . and are approved. Upon due deliberation, the grand lodge have granted the brethren of thie new lodge a charter, confirming them in the his and privileges of a regularly constituted lolges 3 which the grand seeretary will now read.” After the charter is read, the grand master then says, 6 We shall now proceed, according to ancient, usage, to constitute these brethren into a reB Jar odge. ”? ing Whereupon the several officers of the new lodge deliver up their jewels and badges to thein master,. who presenis. them with his own, , ta the deputy grand master, and he | to the gran master.FREEMASON’S MONITOR. 89 The deputy grand master now presents ‘the waster eleet of the new lodge to the gran@ mas- ter, saying, : : . “ Mosy Wonrssiercr, “TT present you brother ........., whom the ‘wembers of the lodge now to be constituted have ehoser for their master.” ° ‘Phe grand master asks them if they remain satisfied with their choice. (They bow in token of assent.) - : . The master then presents, severally, his war- dens, and other officers, naming them and their .respeetive offices. The grand master asks the Brethren if. they remain satisfied with each and allofthem. (They bow as before.) - . iWhe officers and members of the new lodge: then form in the broad aisle, in front of the gapd master > and the business of consecration sommences with solemn music. ; Ceremony: of Consecration. ' “The grand master, altended by the grand officers, and the grand: chaplain, form, themselves. in order, round the lodge, which is. then: ua. edveted. All devoutly kneeling, the first clause: of the consecration prayer is rehearsed, as fol~ lows, viz. ve oe Great Architect ef the Universe! Maker and” Raler of all Worlds! deign, from thy. ce~ Nstial temple, from realms of light and glory, . t&tbless ‘ns. in all the purposes’ of our present'as- 1 sembly. ! ae :‘90 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. «We humbly invoke thee fo give us, at this and a@ull times, wisdom in all our doings, strength of mind id all our difficalties, and the beauty of harmony in all our communications ! . “ Permit us, O thou Author of Light and Life, Great. Source of Love and Happiness, to erect this lodge, and now solemnly to consecrate it to the honour of thy glory ! : & Glory be to God on high,” {Response by the Brethren. } < Astt was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be! Amen.” 5 : ' Daring the response, the deputy grand mas. ter, and the grand wardens, take the vessels of corn, wine and oil, and sprinkle the elements of consecration upon the lodge. . [The grand chaplain then continues :] “Grant, O Lord onr God, that those who are now about to be invested with the govern- ment of this lodge may be endued with wisdom to instract their brethren in all their duties. May brotherly love, relief and truth always pre- vail among the members of this lodge; and may this bond of union centinue to strengthen the lodges throughout the world ! ‘ “ Bless all our brethren, wherever dispersed 3 and gtant speedy relief to all who are either op- . pressed or distressed. m. “We affectionately commend to thee all the members of thy whole family. May they in- ’ crease in the knowledge of thee, and in the love of each other. .FREEMASON'S MONITOR. “Ot (Finally: May.wa fuiah all our work here balow with thins approbation; and then have -qur transition from this earthly abede to thy heavenly temple above, there to enjoy light, glery and bliss, ineffable and eternal ! - . _ © Glory be to God on high!” [Response by the Brethren. ] “< As it was in the beginning, is naw, and ever shall be 7 ee SUNS s ’ “ dmen ! so mote it be? Amen ?? ‘Then saceeeds solemn music, while the lodge is covered. The grand chaplain then peptcaTes the ladge in the following terms : -- «Fo the memory of HOLY SAINT JOHN, “we dedicate this lodge. May every brother re- vere his character, and imitate his virtues. “ Glory be to God on high !” Pee : [Response.} “ As it was in the beginning, is row, and ever shall be, world without end! : , Amen! so mote it be! Amen 2? | e A piece of music is then performed, while the - brethren of the new lodge advance in procession to salute the grand ledge, with their hands crossed upon their breasts, and bewing as they pass, They then take their places, and stand as they were. oo : _ ‘Phe grand master then rises, and constilutes “the new lodge in the forni following : “In the name of the most worshipfal grand lodge, 1 now constitute and form you, my goodGB FREBMASON’S MO KITOR. — brethren, into a ledge of free and arcepied ma- sons. .From henceforth I empower you te agt as a regular lodge, conatituted in conformity te the rites of our order, and the charges of our ancient and honourable fraternity ; dnd. may the Supreme Architect of the Universe prosper, — direct and counsel you in all your doings.” ’ [Response by all the Brethren. ] & So mote it be.” The ceremony of installation then gucceeds:. SECOND SECTION. Ceremony of Installation. — The grand master* asks his deputy; «Whether: he has examined the master nominated in the warrant, and finds him well skilled in the noble. science and the royal art.” The deputy, an-. swering in the affirmative,t by the grand master’s. order, takes the candidate from among hia fel. lows, and presents him.at the pedestal, saying, 6 Most Wonrsnipru, Gkanp. Master, “TI present my worthy brother, A B, to be installed master of this new lodge. 1 find him to be of good morals, and of great skill, true ard. trusty ; and. as he is a lover of the. whole fraten- nity, wheresoever dispersed over the face of the: earth, I doubt not that he will discharge his’ duty with fidelity.” . . . In this, and other similar instances, where the grand master is. specified in acting, may be understood any master performs the, ceremony. . . + A private examination.ja understood to precede the jnstallatipn: eLevery officer.. vFREEMABSON’S MONITOR, 93. » &Phe grand masier then addresses him: “ Broruer, oo “ Previous to your investiture, it je necessary that yoo shonld signify your assent to those an- cient charges and regulations which point out the duty of a master of a ladge.” The grand master then reads, or orders to be read,'a summary of the ancient charges to the master elect, as follows, viz. | “J, You agree to be a good man and true,: aad strictly to obey the moral law. TI. You agree to be a peaceable eubject, and cheerfully to conform to the lawa of the country in which you reside. “TL. You’ promise not to be concerned in plots and conspiracies against government, but patiently to. submit to the decisions of the su- preme legislature. . . “LV. You agree to pay 4 proper respeet to the civil magistrate, to work diligently, live cred- itably, ‘and act honourably by all men. — . 4 ¥, You agree to -hold- in veneration thé original rulers and patrons of the order of ma-. senvy, and their regular suecessora, supreme and gubordinaie, according to their stations; aud to: submit te the awards and resolutions.of your brethyen when convened, in every cage consistent with-the constitutions .of the order. | : _ VI. You agree to avoid’private piques and _ quarrels, and to, guard against intemperance and. | excess." os Loo “VIL You agree to be cautions in ontriageo FREEMASON’S MONITOR. aud behaviour, courteous to your brethren, and faithful to your lodge. . we, “ VILL. You promise to respect genuine breth- ren, and to disconntenance impostory, and alt dissenters from the original plan of masonry. - “1X. You agree to promote the general good’ of society, to cultivate the social virtaes, and to propagate the knowledge of the art. : _4&#¥. You promise to pay homage to the © grand master for the time being, and to his offi- cers when duly installed ; and strictly to conform to every edict of the grand lodge, or general as- sembly of masons, tbat is not subversive of the principles and ground work of masonry. . XL You admit that it is not in the power of any man, or body of men, to make innovations it ody of. masonry. fo . . “XIE. You promise a regniar attendance on the committees and communications of the grand lodge, on receiving proper notice, and te pay at~ tention to all the duties of masonry, on conveniént occasions. : - : « XTI. You admit that no new lodge shall be formed without permission of the grand lodge ; and that no countenance be given to any ireg- ular ledge, or to any person clandestinely inthe ed therein, being contrary to the ancient charges of the order. . - &XTV. You admit that no person can be re- gularly made a mason in, or admitted a member of, any regular lodge, without previous -notice, -- and due inquiry iato his character. ee “XV. You agree that no visitors shall be re- ceived into yonr lodge without due examination,FREEMASON’S HONITOR. 95 ‘and produting proper vouchers‘of ‘their havigg ‘been initiated in a regular lodge.”’* : _© As the carious reader may wish to know the ancient charges that were ased on this occasion, we shal) here insert them verbatim as they are contained in a MS, in possesion of the Lodge ef Anti- guity jo Londoe, written in the reign of James the Second. 1 “ecssssornsresonsrereees-And furthermore, at diverse assemblies, have been put and ordained diverse craflies by the best advice of magis- trates and fellowes. . - ““t Every man that is a mason take good beed to these charges, (wee prey) that if any man find himselfe guilty of any of these charges, that he may amend himselfe, or principally for dread of God you that be charged to take good heed that you keepe all these charges well, for it is a great evill for a man to forswear himselfe upon a Pook. * The first charge is, That yee shall be true men to God and the holy Church, and to ise no errour or heresie by your understanding, and by wise men’s teaching. ‘ Allao, secondly, yee shall be true one to another, (that is to say) ‘every mason of the craft that ie mason allowéd, yee shall doe to him 83 Fee, woukl be done unto qourselte. . . ©Thirdly, and yee shall keepe truely all the counsel! that ought to be kept in the way of masonhood, and al! the counsell of the lodge wrofthe chamber. Allso that yee sball be n0 thiefe nor thiefes to ar knowledge free ; that yee shall be true to the king, lord or mas- fer that yee serve, and truely to see and work for his advantage. ~ “ Fourthly, Yee shall cell all masons your fellowes, or your breth- ren and vo other names. * sWFiftbly, Yee shall not take your fellowe's wife in villainy, nor de- flower his daughter or servant, nor put him to no disworship. « “Bixthly, Yee shall truely pay for your meat or drink whereso- ever yee goe to table or boarde. Also, yee shall do no villainy there, ‘whereby the craft or ecience may be slandered. ° . . 7” These shall be the charges general to every true mason, both mgsters and fellowes. * s+ Now will Erehearse other charges single for masons allowed or rat, That no mason take on him no Lordes worke, nor any oth- £1 man’s unless he know himsele well able to perform the worke, so ttrat the’ craft have no slander. : + Secondly, Allso, that no master take worke bot that he take reasonable pay for itt; so that the lord may be truely served, and the master to live honestly, and to pay his fellowes trucly.. And that no master or fellowe supplant others of their worke; (that is to say) if he hath taken a worke, or else stand master of any worke, + Hgt he shall not put him out, unless he be unable of cunning tom-ke an ead of his worke. And so master oor feilowe shal! take an ap- rintice for less than agaven yearcs. Acd that the appriatice be free and of limbs whole as aman ought to be, end no bastard. And-26 FREKMASQN’S MONITOR. 1a These. ave tho regulations of freaant-acespied masons. - pees oe that no master of fellowe take no allowance to.-he made mosbn with out the aniebt of his fellowes, ut the least six or seaven. - _ Thirdly, That he that be made be abje m-all degrees ;. that iz, free born,of a good kindred, true, and no bondemaa, and that he hage his right limbs as a maa ought to have. . “* Fourthly, That a.master. take no appriptice without he bave o¢- cupation to occupy two or three fellowes at the least. 2 “Fifthly, That no snaster.or feliowe put away any lordes worke to task that ought to be journey worke. : “ Sixthly, That every master give pay to his fellowes and servgsts as they’ may deserve, s0¢ that he be not defamed with false workeing. And that none slander another behind bjs backe, to make him ‘loose’ his good name. . _*} Seaventhly, That fo fellowe in the house or abroad answear a: nother ungodly or reproveable without a cause. : : “ Eightbly, That every master mason doe reverence his elder ; and that a mason be no Common plaier at the cards, dice, or hazzard, nor { at any other unlawful plaies, through which the sctepce and craft | mey be dishonoured or slandered. . « Niathly, That no fellowe goe into the town by night, except hé have a fellowe with him, who may bear him record that he, was ‘ia an honest place. . . . t * Tenthly, That every muster and lellowe shail come to the assem- , blie, if it be, within fifty miles of him, if he have any warning. And if he have. trespassed against the craft to abide the award of masters and fellowés. . mo * Eleventhly, That every master mason and fellowe that hath trei- passed against the craft shall stand to the correction of other masters and fellowes to make him accord; and if they cannot accord, to go to the common law. . . “Twelfthly, that a master or fellowe make not a monld stone, square nor rule, to no owen, nor let no lowen worke within theit , lodge, nor without, to mouid stone. « . . : yatictecnthiy, That every mason. receive and cherish sti Y fellowes when they come over the couutric, and set them on warke, if they will worke,.as the magner is; (that is to say) if the mason bave apy mould stone ia his place, he shall give him a mduld stone, and sett him oa worke ; and if he have none, the mason.ghgil -nefreay a him with money unto the next lodge. © SO, f * Fourteenthly, That every mason shall truely serve his macter for his pay. oo, ot “ Fifteenthly, That every gnaster shall truly make an end ¢f, hid worke,,taske, or journey, whethersve it be. - ‘* These be all the cherges and covenants that ought to be read at the instalment of master, or making of a freemason or freemasons., ‘The almighty God of Jacob, who ever have you and me in his keep- ing, bless us now and ever. Amen,”? ‘YREEMASON’S MONITOR. . oF _-ABhe -gratd master thei addresses the master elect in the folowing manner : , ‘ "« Do you submit to these charges, and promise to suppert these regulations, as masters have done in ‘all ages before you ?” . : a The new master having signified ‘his cordial submission as before, the grand master this ad- dresses him : . : . “© Brother AH, in consequetiee of your cheer.,. ful conformity to the charges and regulations of the order, yon are now to be installed master of this new lodge, ia full confidence of your care, skill and capacity, to govern the same.” The new master is then. regularly invested ’ with the insignia of bie office, and the furnitare and implements of his The various impletnents of the profession are emblematical of our conduct in life, and upon. ' this oevasion carefully enumerated. “The Holy Writings, that great light in ma. ; sonry, will gaide you to all truth; it will direct " your paths to the temple of happiness, and point out £0 you. the whole duty of man. ; “The Sguare teaches to regulate our actions - by rale-and line, and te harmenize our conduct by the principles of morality and virtue. . “ The Compass teaches to timit our desires. in every station, that, risiag to eminence by merit, . we may live respected, and die regretted. “The Rule directs that we should punctually observe our duty; . press forward io the path of Virtue, and, neither inclining. to the right nor to the left, in-all-our actions have.eternity in view. -_ . oo98 FYREEMASON’S MONITOR. «The Line teaches the critersea of morsl rec: titade, to avoid diesimulatien im conversatiotr and action, and to direct’ our stepe to the path which leads to immortality, = 5 “The Book of Constitutions you are te search _ at all times. use it to be read in your lodge, that none may pretend ignorance of the excellent Precepts it enjoins. . . : . “Lastly, you receive in charge the By laws of your lodge, which you are to see carefully and ponctually executed.” ‘oo The jewels of the officers of the new lodge be- ing then returned to the master, he delivers them, respectively, to the several officers of the grand ge, according to their rank. , i: Phe subordinate officerg'of the.new lodge are then invested with theit' jewels, by the grand offfcers of corresponding rank ; and are by them, severally in turn, conducted to the grand master, who delivers each of them a short charge, as fol- - lows, viz. . , The Senior Warden. «Brother C D, you'are appointed Senior War- den of this: new lodge, and are now invested with - the ensign of ‘your office. _ «“ The Level demonstrates that we are descend. ed from the same stock, partake of the satne nature, and share'the same bope; and théugtt distinctions among men are necessary to- presérve sybordination, yet no eminence of ‘station shoald Make us forget that we are ‘lirethren; ‘for he who is placed on the lowest:spoke of fortare’s wheel may be entitled te our regards; bechuse“FRBEMAGON’S MONITOR. . -& fame willisome,: and: the wisest knows not how sen, when all distinctions, but that of goodness ~ ghall cease: and death the grand leveller of hg- man freainess, reduce ue to the same state. : “ Your regular attendance on our stated meet- ings is essentially necessary ; in the absence of ‘the master, you are to govern this lodge; in his ~ presence, you are to assist him in the govern- anent of it. I firmly rely on your knowled of masonry, and attachment to the lodge, for the faithful discharge of the duties of this important . trust. Look well to the West !” : . The Juntor Warden, - '. “Brother EF, yeu are appointed Junior War- den of this new lodge; and are now invested avith the badge of your office. , «The Plumb admonishes us to walle uprightly _4n our several stations, te hold the scale of justice ia equal poise, to-observe the just medium be- - tween intemperance and pleasyre, and to make our passions and prejudices coincide with the line of ourduty..- . . ‘ «“ To you, with such assistance as may be ne- essary, is entrusted the examination of visitors, ani the reception of candidates. To yeu is also -@pmilied.the superintendence of the craft-dar- ing the hours of refreshment; it is therefore indispensably necessary, that you ehould not only be temperate and discreet, in the indulgence of _ Your own inclinations, but carefully observe _ that none of the craft-be suffered to convert thé . purposes of refreshment into intemperance and aXcpes, : : _ ~—O8i77iAl490 FREEMAS@N’S MONITOR. . “ Your regular and punctual Aattemlance is «particularly requested; and I no doubt: that -you will faithfully exeeute the duty which- you owe to your present appointment.—Zook well to the South £7? : The Treasurer. “Brother GH, you are appcinted Treasurer of this new lodge. It is your duty. to receive all monies from the hands of the secretary, keep juet and regalar accounts of the same, and pay them out at the worshipful master’s will and pleasure, with the consent of the lodge. I trust your regard for the fraternity will prompt you to the faithful discharge of the duties of your office.” a , . 2 The Secretary. oe ~ - Brother I K, you'are appointed Secretary of this new lodge. It is:your duty to observe thé worshipfal master’s will and pleasure, to record the proceedings of the ledge, to receive all mon- jes, and pay them into the hands of the'treas- urer. uo i “ Your good inelination to masonry and ‘this lodge, I hope, will indace your to discharge -yout- effee with fidelity, and by so doing you wilt merit the esteem and applause of your brethren.” " . The Senior ond Junior Deacons. « Brothers L M and N Q, you are appoisted Deacons of this new lodge. It ia your provines. to attend on the master and wardens, and. to act. aa their proxies in the active duties of the Jodge y.FREEMASON’S MONITOR, 404 sud as-in the reception of candidates into the ' Gifferent degrees of masonry; the introduction and accommodation of visitors, and in the immedi- ale practice of our rites. Those columns, as badg- es of your office, I trust to your eare, not doubt. ing your vigilance and attention.” #2 . >. The Stewards. _ ‘Brothers P Q@ and RS, ie 2. are appointed Stewards of this new lodge. The duties‘of your ' @fiice are, to assist in the F ollection of dues and dubsoriptions, io keep an account of the ledge ex- pétisel, to sve thatthe tables are properly far. ' Wished at refreshment, and that every brother is . aiiitably provided for ; and generally to assist ties deaceas and other offcers in performing their respective duties. Your regular and early at- ce wilk afford the best proof of your zeal aad atiachmant to.the lodge.” ‘The Tyler. “da then appointed, and receives: the instrament of his office, with 4 short charge on the occasion. Phe grand ‘master then addresses ‘the officers and. monrbers- -of the new lodge as follows. , Charge. apon the inagllatonf the Ofer of « : a“ , Wonsmeron Maste! . Phe grand lodge having committed to : the aupérintendance and government o the wt fhren who-are to compose this new lodge, you cannot be insensible o Mf the obligations which o*.402 —. PREEWASON’S MONITOR. devolve on you, as their head 3: nor of your #e- esponsibility for the faithful discharge of the-im- portant duties annexed to year appointment. —- “The honour, reputation and usefalnesé ‘of your lodgé will ‘materially deperid on the ékAT and assidaity with whieh you manage ite”por- | cerns; while the happiness of its members wil be generally promoted, in proportion to the zeal and ability with which you propagate ‘the gedu- ine principles of our institation. Borcaer “For a pattern of imitation, consider the t luminary’of nature, which, rising in the’ — regularly diffuses light and lasture-to all within ita circle. In like manser it is your provines te - ‘spread and communieate light and instruction to e. brethren of your lodge. - Foreibly imprass upon them the ‘dignity and high importance:‘of masonry; aud seriously admonish them never to disgrace it. Charge them te practice, out of the lodge, those duties which they have been taught in it; and by amiable, discreet and vir- tuous conduct, to convince mankind of the goodpess of the institution; so that when any one is said to be a member of it, the wort _jmay know that he is one to whom the burthen- ed heart may pour out its sorrows; to whom distress may prefer iis suit:. whose hand ‘is guided by justice, and his heart expanded by benevolence. In short, by a diligent observance of the by-laws of your'lodge, the constitutions of -masonry, and above all the Holy Scripturds, which are given as a rule and guide to your faith, you willbe enabled to acquit yourself with honour and reputation, and Jay up a.crown of rejoicing1 PREBMASON’S MONITOR. 103 which shall continue whes time shall. be no more. : oo roe . ’ . :{ Brother Senior and Junior Wardens, . ', “ You are too well acquainted with the prin- siptes:of masonry to warrant any apprehension ‘¢hat you will be found wanting in the discharge ‘pf-your respective duties. ice it to mention, teat what you have seen praiseworthy in others yeu should carefully imitate; and what in them ‘gsay have ap defective you should in your- _telves amend. You should be examples of good order and regularity ; for it is only by a due _vogard to the laws in your own conduct, that eu ean expect obedience to them from others. . Xoeaare assiduously to assist the master in the .diselgrge of his trust; diffusing. light and im- parting knowledge, to all. whom he shall place - under your care. In the absence of the master, you will succeed to higher duties ; your acquire-_ ments must therefore be such, as that the. craft -spay never soffer for want of proper instruction. v From the spirit which you have hitherto evin- : ged, I entertain no doubt that your future con- .fluct will be such as ‘to merit the applause of ; your brethren, and the testimony of a good con- » science,” . Bréthren of.....Lodge, 1, Such is the nature of our constitution, that as a8 some must of necessity role and teach, so _ Others must of course learn to submit and obey. :gdumility in both is an essential duty. The _ officers: who are appointed to govern your lodge408 FREBMASON’S MONTFOR. ase spfficiestly conversant witli the rules, of: pro- priety and the laws of the institution, to avoid exceeding the powers with which they are’ en- trneted ; ‘and yon are of two generous. dispush: tions to ‘envy their preferment. I therefera - trast that you will bave..but ene aim, ¢o ‘plied each other, and unite in the grand design of be.- ing happy, and communicating happiness. - .< ..“ Finally, my. brethren, as this aseociation haw been formed and perfected in ‘so. much panne ty and concord, in ‘which. we greatly rejoice, se" may it continue. May you‘ iesg ‘enjuy every satisfaction and delight which disinterested friendship can afford. . May kindness and broth- erly affeetion distinguish your conduct as men and as masons. Within your’ peaceful walls, may your children’s children celebrate with joy and gratitude the transactions of this auspicious solemnity. And may the tenets ef our pre- fession be transmitted through your lodge, pure and unimpaired, from generation to getiera- tion.” . The grand marshal then proclaims the new jodge in the following manner, viz. — . , In the name of the most worshipful grand lodge, of the state of........E proclaim this new lodge, by the name of.......Lodge daly consti- tuted.” - . noe This proclamation is made thrice, and each time followed with a flourish of drame or truim- pets... oo er The grand chaplain then makes the conelading- _ prayer, which ends the prblic ceremonies. © . 2| FREEMASON’S MONITOR. 105 want’ ad procession is then formed: io the ras before, and retorns to’the hall. The grand master, deputy grand master, and ‘grand wardens, being seated, all but. master ma- caps are enused to retire, ‘and the procession con- tinues round the hall, aad‘ upon passieg the . several grand officers pays them due homage, by the usual . congratulations and honours, in the different degrees. During the procession, (which passes three times roynd the lodge) the allowing song is sung, which concludes tbe ceremony of installation. MAIL, MASONRY divine? Glory of ages shine ; ‘ Long mayat thou reign : vo wiereter y lodges stand, : Moy they have great command, always grace the Jand, Thou Art divine? Great fabrics still arise, And grace the azure skies ; Great are thy schemes: ‘Thy noble ordera are . Matchless beyond compare ; oa No art with thee can share, _ Thou Art divine! . Hiram, the architect, Did ali the craft direct How they should build ; Soh'man, rent Tartel's kings ch Did mighty saings bring, jorus, And left us room to sing, Three Times. Hail royal Art! The lodge ie then closed with the usual solem- — nities in the e lifferent degrees by the grand mas- ter and bis offcers. This is the usual ceremony observed by rege-406 BREEMASON’S MOBIZER. dar masons ‘dt the: censtitation ef a-mew lodge, which the grand master may abridge or extend et pleasure; but the material points are on no account to be omitted. ‘The same ceremony and charges attend every succeeding installation of new officers. THE THIRD SECTION. ‘Ceremony observed at Laying the Foundation ' ‘Stone of Public Structures. This ceremony is conducted by the grand mas- ter and his officers, assisted by the members of the grand lodge, and such officers and members of private lodges’ as can conveniently attend. ‘The chief magistrate, and other civil officers of the place where the building is to ke erected, also generally attend on the occasion. ~ At the time appointed, the grand lodge is con. vened in some suitable place, approved by the grand master. A band of martiat music is pro- vided, and the brethren appear in the insignia of the order, and with white gloves and aprons. ‘The lodge is opened by the grand master, and the rules for regulatisg the procession to and from the place where the ceremony is to be per- formed care read by the grand secretary. ‘Fhe necessary eautions are then given from the chair, and the lodge is adjourned ; after which the pro- cession sets out in the following order; *. \ _¥YREZMAGON’S MOKITOR. 107 + Pagogaatow a Larixa Fouxpatios Sones. Two Tylere, with Drawn Swords; Tyler of the Oldest Lodge, with do.; : Stewards of the Oldest Lodge ; : . . °° Eptered Apprentices; . . oy Fellow . Master Masons; Stewards; , Junior Deacons ; . . Senior Deacons; =“ Secretaries; Treasurers ; Past Wardens;- - oe Ss . Junior Wardens; Senior Wardens; | . Past Masters ; Royal Arch Masons; ye Koights Templars ; Masters of Lodges, in office; Music ; ‘ Grand Tyler, with a Drawn Sword ; oa Grand Stewards, with White Rods; A Brother, with a Guiden Vessel containing Corn ; Pwo Brethren, with Silver Vestelas one containing Wine, and + the other OH . Principal Architect; with Square: Level and Plumb ; , Grand Secretary and Treasurer; Bible, Square and Compass, carried by a Master of a Lodge, sup- ported by two Stewards ; Grand Chaplain ; Marshal. o The Five Orders; - . Past Grand Wardens; : Past Deputy Grand Masters ; 7 Past Grand Masters; - . Ghief Magistrate of the Place; ;» . Two Large Lights, borne by two Masters, of Lodges ; Grand Wardens; . One Large. Light, borne by a master of & Lodge; uty. Grand Master; Master ofthe Oldest Lodge, bearing the Book of Constitutions, on a Velvet Cushion; Grand Deacons, with Black Rods, on a line seven feet apart ; Granp MASTER; ” Grand Sword Bearer, with a Drawn Sword; . Two ‘Stewards, with White Reds. A triumphal ‘arch is usually erected at the place where the ceremony is to be performed.108. FREBMABON’S MONITOR. The procession passes through the arch, and the brethren repairing to their stande, the master and his officers take their places ona tem- porary platform, covered with carpet. An ode. “on masonry is sung. The grand marshal com- mands silence, and the necessary preparations are made for laying the stone, on which is en- graved the year of masonry, the name and titles of the grand master, &c. &c. | . oo. The stone is raised up, by theans of an engine ereeted for that purpose, and the grand chaplain _ or orator repeats a short prayer. The grand treasurer then, by the grand master’s command, places under the stone various sorts of coin and medals of the present age. Solemn music is in-, troduced, and the stone let down into its place. The principal architect then presents. the work- ing tools to the grand master, who applies the plumb, square and lerel to the stone, in their pro- per positions, and pronounces it to be “ weit FORMED, TRUE AND TRUSTY.” . The golden and silver vessels are pext brought - to the table, and delivered, the former to the deputy grand master, and the latter to the grand. wardens, who successively present them to the grand waster: and he, according to aucient cere- mony; pours fhe corn, the wine, and the oil, © which they-contain, en the stone, saying, “May the all-bounteous Author of Natate ’ bless the inhabitants of this place with all the * mecessaries, conveniences, and comforts of life 3 assist in the erection and compjetion of this build. ing; protect the workmen against every. acci, | is dent, and long preserve this siracture fromFUBPMASONS MONT TOR: 490° desay ; and grant to us atl, in needed’ supply, the _Coancef ‘rourishment, the wre of refreshment, and the or. of joy.” | sO -/ Amen? a0 mote it he? Amen!” ~*~ Ho then strikes the. stone thrice with the mal. 1d, and the public bonours ef masonry are gives. . ‘The.grand master then delivers over .to the. ‘atchiteet ihe various implements.of arbhitentare, | entrosting him with the superiniedence ‘and -di- recjion of the werk 3 after which, he resaseends the platform, and an oration suitable to the. oe- casion jg, delivered. A yoluntary collection is ‘made tor the workmen, and jhe sum collected is ! placed upon the stone by the grand tregsurer.. A song ip honour of masonry concludes the cere- mouwy; after which the procession retpyrns to .the.place. whence it set out, and the lodge is eloged. >, (Vi AGE POURTH SECTION. — - Cargmeny cbsevved at the Dediantion of Masony’ ‘Oo ‘the.day appointed for the. celebration of ‘the, ceremony of dedication, the grand master and. his offigers, accompanied by the members of the grand Jodge, meet in 4 convenient rogm near ta the place where the egremony ie to be performed,. apd the, grand Jodge ig opened in -ample form, in the. firet three degrees of masonry. uy g master of the lodge te which'the. hall he dedicated belongs, being present, rises, gnd Ly oe addyespes, the'prand master, as follow440) PREEMASON’s MONITOR, ’ Most Wonsarerot, on aay - «¢ The brethren of ............. Lodge ge, being Rtii. mated with a desire of promoting the Woxdeur and interest of the craft, have, at great pains and expense, erected a masoni¢é ball, for’ their convenience and. accommodation. They’ ae. now desirous that the same shauld be examined -by the M. W. grand lodge; and, if it should meet their approbation, that it should be solome- ly dedicated to masonic Purposes, nerecably’ fo ancient form.” The grand master then directs the grand avers. ' tary to read the order of procession, which is deli. | vered over to the grand marshal; and « geneml | charge, respecting propriety of. behaviour, * given by the deputy grand master. A grand prosession is then formed in the-order ~ Jaid down in the first section, page 86. ‘Fhe whole ~ move forward to the hall which is to be didicated, and upon the arrival of the front of the preeessise | at the door, the halt, open to the right and left, and face inward ; while the grand master,’ and | | others in succession, pass through, and ener. The music continues while the procession matich- es three tits round the hall. = - Phe lodge is then placed in ihe centre 3 wand | the grand master having taken the chair, u “a canopy of state, the grand officers, tad masters and wardens of the lodges, repair tp | places pteviously prepared for their receptio | the three lights, and the gold : and silver 4 ikeh- ers, with the corn, wide and oil, are Hace’ round the ledge, at the head of which 1 tande wae: x i 1| ’ | YREEMasow’s MONITOR: 442 j the pedestal, with the bible open, and the sqtare sud compass laid thereon, with the constitution tall, on a erimson velvet cushion. Matters be- | ing thus disposed, an anthem is sung, and an, exordiua! on masonry given; after which the’ architect addresses the grand master, as follows: * Most Wonstirrer, “Having been eritrusted with the saperin- telfilence and management of the workmen em- | ployed in the construction of this edifice s and having, according to the best of my ability, ac- camplished the task assigned me; I now return / Wy thanks for the honour of. this appointment, and-beg leave to surrender up the implements whieh were committed to my care when the foundation of this fabric was laid; humbly hoping, that. the exertions which have been amie on this occasion will be crowned with yoor:apprebation, and that of the most worship- feb. grand, lodge.” : “tro which the grand master makes thé follow- ing, reply : , a . @Baorwer ANcwITECT, . : . “The skill and fidelity displayed in the exeeu- fin ofthe trast reposed in ‘you, at the com- wettoment of this undertaking, have secured ‘We‘estire approbation of the grand lodge; and They sincerely pray, that this edifice may eon- fie a lasting monument of the taste, spirit and Jiberality of ite founders.” Te, fond ede ia honour of masonry is aang, sccom- _ paaied. with instromental music, an41g FREEMASON’S MOMTOR. . he depaty graad master thdn rises, ‘and sages Most Wonsarrut,’ oe “y * The hall in which we ate 'now assemble and the plan upon which ‘it bas been ae ed, having met with your approbation, ‘it is the desire ‘of the fraternity that it should be sow dediented, according to ancient form and usagpc? | Whereupon the grand master request all :tp retire but such as are masicr mesons. . cession is then formed in the following order, viz. Grand 8word Bearer; A Post Master, with a Lights A Paat ut Mater, ith Bible, Square aud Compass, on a a Velvet Cushion; . Two Past Masters, each with a Light ; . Grand Secretary and Treasurer, with Bmbleme; . - {* Grand Junior Warden, with Pitcher of Corny | . "Grand Sénior Warden, with Pitcher of Wine ;~ . _Depaty Grand Mester, with Pitcher of O#{) - vt Grand Masters oo Two Stewards, with Roads. “all the other brethren keep their plaoes,-aaid ‘assist in performing an ode, which continues during the procession, excepting only | at the in. - tervals of dedication. ‘The lodge is uncovered, and the first procession being made round il,. the janior grand warden. presents the pitcher of. corn. to the grand master, who pours it out epon. ihe lodge, at the same the proyouncing, “To the name of the great Jehovah, to whom be all honour and glory, I do solemnly dedicate this hall to Masonry.” The grand honours are Biven. Khe seennd prossewten ia then made roend dhe , ledge, and the grand senior warden presenta the re . 7 a .FREEMASON’S MOKITGR.. 443 pigher of wine to the grand master, who sprin- kles it upon the lodge, at the same tine saying, - Jn the name of holy Saint Joba, 1 do. solemn- ly dedicate this hall to Vixtug.” uf-Phe grand honours are twice repeated. cD he third . procession is then made round the lodge, and the deputy grand master presents. the pitcher of oil to the grand master, who sprinkles Dy) the lodge, sayi ° * “in the, mane. of the’ whole frateraity, I do solemnly dedicate this hali to UnrveRsav Bane: VOLENCE.”” Ce The grand honowrs are thrice repeated. ‘ A solemn invocation is made to Heaven, by the grand chaplain, and an anthem sung; after which thé lodge is covered, and the grand mas- ter retires to his chair. An oration is then de- livered, and the ceremonies conclude with mo- sic. The grand lodge is then closed in ample form, in the several degrees. : THE FIFTH SECTION. The Ceremony observed at Funerals, according to “ancient custom 3 with the Service used on the “occasion. . No mason can be interred with the formali- tieg of the order, unless it be by his pwn special Bequest, communicated to the master of the lodge of which: he died a member, foreigners and sa- jourgers ‘excepted ; nor ‘unless he has been ad- ° vanced te the third degree of masonty; and ‘Mam -this restriction there can be pu exceptiva AL a ag Loe . . , ’114 ——s ertenason’s wofftdm, Fellow crafts, or apprentices, are not entitled to feneral obsequiés, nor to attend the masonic fte- tession’on such occasions. — vee The master of a lodge, having received notics of a master mason’s death, and of bis request ‘to be interred with the ceremonies of the ortetr, . Sixes the day and hour for the funeral, and is- eves bis commasd to sammon the lodge. may invite as many lodgea as he thinks preper, and the members of those lodges may accompa- _ ny their officers in form; but the whele cere. “mony must be under’ the direction of ‘the master of the lodge to which the deceased belonged, and he and his officers must be duly honoured, and cheerfally obeyed, on the occasion.* But in case the deceased was not a member of either of the attending lodges, the procession and cere- mony most be under the direction of the master of the oldest lodge. - . , 0 _All the brethren who walk in procession should observe, as much as possible, an uniformity in their dress. Decent mourning, with white stock- ings, gloves and aprons, is mostsuilable. The Funeral Service. . The brethren being assembied at the lodge room, (or some other conventéat place) the pre- siding master opens the lodge, ip the third de- . gree, with the usual forms; and: having stated the purpose of the meeting, the service begins. aU. . * Except when the graid or deputy grand master is present, wi exercises his authority, : )FABEMASON’S MONITOR. 118 - Master. “What men is he that liveth, and kal not eee death? Shall he deliver his soal frem-the hand-of the grave?” se. “ Man walketh in a vain shadow 3 he heapeth ap riches, and cannot tell who shall gather them.” Master.“ When he dieth, he shall carry neth- he away} his Slory shalt not descend after him.” Response. - aked he eame into the world, aad naked he must retorn.”’ Master. “The Lord gavez'aad the Lord hath taken away; blessed be: thé ame of the Lord!" ‘The grand honours are then given, and certain forms used, which cannot be here explained, The master then, taking the sacred roll in his hand, says, - “ Let us die the death of the righteons, and idt our last end be like his!” Whe brethren answer, “& God is our God forever and « ever; he will be our guide even unto death !” ‘ The master then records the name and age of the deceased upon the roll, and says, “ Almighty Father! into thy hands we com- mend the soul of our loving brother.” The brethren anewer three times (giving the ‘gxend honours each time) The will of God is accomplished ! so be it.” - The master then deposits the roll in the ar- “chives, and repeats the following peayer : “Most glorious God ! author of all good, and. . giver of ait mercy! pour down thy blessings’ apon us, and strengthen our solemn engagements s“418 FREEMASON’S MONTHOR. with the ties of sincere affection! May the pre- sent instance ef mortality remind us of oar:ap- proaching fate, and draw our attention toward thee, the only defuge ia time of need! that when the awful: moment shall arrive, that we are abous te quit this transitory scene, the enlivening pree- pect of thy mersy may dispel the gloom of death ; and after our departure hheace in peace and in ihy favour, we may.ve received into thine ever. lasting kingdom, to enjoy, in union with the souls of our departed friends, the just reward of ® pious and virtuous Jife. Amen,” ; A precession is then formed, whieh moves‘ to the house of the deceased, and fram thence ‘te the place of interment. ‘The different lodges rank aceording to seniority, excepting that the lodge of which the descessed was a member walks nearest the corpse. Each lodge forms ong. division, and the following order is observed ; Onpen or Procgssion Ay A Foreman. . , Tyler, witha Drawn Sword ; Stewards, with White Rods; . Mesicians (if they are masons, ortherwise they Yollow the tyler); Master Masone ; a Senior and Junior Deacons ; Secretary and Treasurer ; Senior and Junior Wardens ; Past Masters; | . . ‘Fhe Holy Writings, on a cushion covered with binck cloth, carried - by the Oldest Member of the Lodge; ~ The Master; . . * Clergy ;, wrth abe innignia pe placed therece, -" . . and tro & mworde,croned ; Pall Beaters © os Bean. ‘RREEMASON’S MONITOR 17 ~Fbe brethren are voi to desert their ranks, or change places, but keep in their difereat depart. wente, When the procession arrives at: the ehaveh yard, the members of. the lodge forma tirele round the grave, and. the clergymen and: - effcers of the acting lodge taking their station at the bead of the grave, and the monraers ai the foot, the service is resumed, and the. following. exhoriation given: : : . © Bere we view a striking instance of the an-| . Certainty of life, and ihe vanity of all ‘human pursuits, ‘The last offices paid to the dead are oely usefal as lectures to the living; from them we are to derive instraction, and consider every volomnity of this kind as a.summous to prepare for our approaching dissolution. . ~ “Notwithstamiling the various mementos of mortality with which we daily meet; notwith. standing death has established his empire over all the works of nature; yet through some unac- countable infatuation we forget that we are born to die: we go 6u from one design to another, add hope to hope, and lay out plans for the em- ployment of many years, till we are suddenly alarmed with the approach of death, when we least expect him, and at an hour which we pro- bably conclude to be the meridian of our exist- ence. | . : : «“ What are all the externals of majesty, the pride of wealth, or charms of beauty, when na- gare Wee paid her just debt? Fix your eyes on he 1aft scene, and view life stript of her orna- meftis, and exposed iv her natural meanness ; you will then: be ‘convinced of the fetility of ¢418 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. those empty delusions. In the grave, all fallacies are detected, all ranks are levelled, and alt dis- tinctions are done away. 7 “ While we drop the sympathetic tear over the grave of our deceased friend, let cherity in- cline us to throw a veil over his fuibles, whats ever they may have been, and not withhold from his memory the praise that his virtues may have: claimed. Suffer the apologies of human nature to plead in his behalf. Perfection on earth has never been attained; the wisest as well ‘as the best of men have erred, . “Let the present example excite our: most’ serious thoughts, and strengthen our resolutions of amendment. As life is uncertain, and all earthly pursuits are vain, let us no longer post. pone the important concern of preparing -for eternity ; but embrace the happy moment, whila time and opportunity offer, to provide against the great change, when all the pleasures of thig world shall cease to delight, and the reflections of a virtuous life yield the only comfort and con- solation, Thus onr expectations will. not be. frustrated, nor we burried uuprepared into the presence of an all-wise and powerful Judge, to whom the secrets of all bearts are known. . “ Let us, while in this atate of existence, sup- port with propriety the character of our profes. sion, advert to the nature of ‘our solemn ties, and pursue with assiduity the sacred tenets of our order: ‘Then, with becoming reverence, let us supplicate the divine grace to ensure the fig vour of that eternal Being, whose goodness. gin power know no beund; that when the ssvful , $. zy— FREBMAGON’S MONITOR. - 419 ronment arrives, be it soon or late, we may be |. enabled to prosecute our journey, without, dread or apprehension, to that far distant country whesice no traveller returne. The following invocations are then made by , the Master: | Master. « May we be true and faithful; and may we live and die in love !”” Answer. * So mote it be.” Master. ‘May we profess what is good, and : always act agreeably to our profession yp _ Answer. “ So mote it be.” ’ Master. “ May the Lord bless us, and prosper -us 3 and may alt our good intentions be crowned with success |” _ Answer. “So mote it be.” Master. “ Glory be to God on high! on earth peace ! good will towards men !” Answer. “So mote it be, now, from hence- forth, and for evermore.” ’ Fhe brethren then move in procession round the place of interinent, and severally drop a sprig of evergreen into the grave, accompanied with the usual hononrs. The master then concludes the ceremony at the grave, in the following words: From time immemorial it has been the cus- tom among the fraternity of free and accepted faasons, at the request of a brother, to accompa- fy his corpse to the place of interment, and there 4o deposit his remains with the usual formalities. “ln conformity to this usage, and at the spe- elal request of our deceased brother, whose me- a neamp FRVEMASON’S MONITOR. mory we revere, and -whesa loss wa new deplore, we have assembled ia the charester of magons, t resign his hody te the earth wheaee it came, nad to offer up to his memory, before the worl, the last tribute of our affections thereby demon- strating the sincerity of eur past esteem, and our steady attachment to the principles of the order, Fernel.424 FREBMASOR’S MONITOH. Now was it in the‘hestt of David, my father, to build aa done for the name of the Lord God of Jerae!. But the Lord said to Dayid my fatber, Forasmuch as it was in thine heart to build an house fer my vame, thoe didst well-in that it wae in thine beart; notwith- standing, {hey shalt not build the heuse; but thy son, which shell come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the bouse for my name. The Lord, therefore, hath performed his word that he hath spoken ; for t um risen up in the room of David my father, and am set om the throne of farael, as the Lord promised, and have built the house for the name of the Lord God of Israel; and in -it have | put-the ark, werein is the covenant of the Lord, that be made with the childeen of Israel. : And he stood before the altar of the Lord, ip the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands; For Solomon ind made a braxen scaffold of five cubits long, and five cubits brasd, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court; apd upon ithe stood, and kneeled down upon his knees before all the congregation of Israel, ned spread forth-his bande toward henran, aod . t © Lord God of Israel, there is no god like thee in heaven, nor in the earth; which keepest covenast and shewest mercy unto-thy servants that walk before thee with ali their hearts; ihee whiok bast kept with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promis- ed bim; and epakest with thy mouth, and hast fulfified it with thine hand, as it is this day. Now, therefore, O Lord God of Israel, kesp with thy servant David my father, that which thou bast promised his, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit upon the throne of ferael; yet so that thy children take heed to their way to walk in my law, as thou hast wabked before me. Now then, O. Lord God of Iorael, tet thy word be verified, which thou hast apoken uata thy agrvant David. But will God in very decd dwelt with men oa n earth? Behold, heaven, and the heaven of heavens, cannot con- tain thee ¢ how much lese this house which I have buikted!) Have respect, therefore, to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplice- tion, O Lord my God, to bearken unto the cry and.the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee; that thine eyes may be open upon this house day and night, upon the place whereof thou hast said that thou wouldest put thy same there; to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth towards this place. Heurken, therefore, unto the supplications of thy servant, and of thy people [srael, which they shall make tuwarda this place; hear thou from thy dwelling place, even from heaven; and, when thou hearest, forgive.] [1a man sin against his neighbour, and an oath be laid upon him to make him swear, and the oath come before thine altar in this house. Then hear thou from heaven, und do and judge thy servants, hy requiting the wicked, by recompensing his way upon his own - head; and by justifying the righteous, by giving him accerding to, his righteousness. .FREEMASOX’S MONITOR. 425 And if thy people Israel he put to the worse before the engmy, be- eause they have sianed against thee, and shall return and confess thy “mame, and pray and meke supplication before thee in this house ; Then hear. thou from the heavens, and forgive the sin of thy people ietael, and bring them agein uato the land which thou gavest to then -aad to their fathers. : ” When the heaven is shut up, and there ie no rain, because they Have sinned against thee ; yet if they pray towards this place, and confess thy name, and turn from their ein when thou Jost afflict them; Then hear thou from heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people fsrael, when thou hast taught them the good way ~ “wherein they should walk : and send rain upon thy land,. which thow -havt given unto, thy people for aa inheritance. : if there be dearth in the land, if there be pestilence, if there be ‘Blasting or mildew, locusts or caterpillars; if their enemies besiege them in the cities of their land; whatsoever sore or whatsoever sick- “ness there be :: Then what prayer or whut supplicatien eoever shall be “made of any man, or of all thy people Isrnel, when every one shall know his own sore, and his own grief, and shall spread forth his hands -im thie house: Then bear thou from heaven thy dwelling place, and ~forgive, and render unto every man accordiag unto all his wags. “whose heart thow knowest ; (for thou only knowest the hearte.of.the “ebfidren of men;) tbat they-may fear thee, to walk in (by ways so “Hong as they live, in the land which thou gavest unto.our fathers. » Moreover, concerning the stranger, which is not of thy. people Isra- +d, but is come from a far country for thy greot.name’s-sake, and thy, mighty hand and thy stretehed-out arm; if-they come and pray in this fhouse ; Then hear thou from the heayens, even from thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for; -that all people of the earth may know. thy. name, and fear. thee, as oth thy people Israel; and mey. know. that.thishouse, which [ hava: Wwuilt, is called by thy name. . If thy people go out to waragainet their enemies, by (fe way thet’ .theu shalt eend them, and they pray unto thee toward this city. which ‘thou bast chosen, and the house which I have built for thy name ;. ‘Phen hear thow from the heavanstheit prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. : If they ain against thee (for there.is no man which sibneth-not) and: thou.be angry with them, and deliver them over before their enemies,, and they. carry thom away captives unto.a land far off ornear; yet: ‘Whey. bethink themselves in the-land whither they are carried cap- tive, and.turn and pray unto thee in the land of. their captivity, say- ing; We have sinned, we have doue amisa, aod have deait wickedly ; “if they retura.to thee with all their heart, and with all their soul, in the land of their captivity, whither they have carried them captives, and pray toward their land which thou gavest-unto their fathers; and. toward: the city which thou hast chosen, and toward the house which I have built for thy name; Then hear thou from the heareng,. even-from thy: dwelling place, their prayer and their supplications, a4.4286 FREEMASONS MONITOR. ‘and maintain their cacwe, aad forgive thy people which bave sinned against thee. Now, my God, let, I beseech thee, thine egesbe open, and let thine ears be attent unto the prayer that is made ia this place. Now, therefore, arise, O Lord God, into thy resting-place, tho and the ark of thy strength; let thy prieste,O Lord God, be clothed with salvation, aod let thy saints rejoice in: O Lord God, turn not away the face oftthine anointed 5 Temombes the saercies of David thy servant. } . 2 Cuaron. vii. 1—4, [ Now, whea Solomon hed made an end of praying, the fire’ came tlowa from heaven, and censamed the burnt offering and the eaczifi+ ces; and the glory of the Lord filled the house. And the priests could not enter into the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord hud filled the Lord's house. And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the Lord upen the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground, upon the pavement, and worshipped, and Praised the Lord, saying, For baie good; forhis mercy endureth forever. Charge to be delivered to a brother, who is accepted and acknowledged as a Most Excellent Master. ¢¢ Broruer, “Your admittance to this degree of masonry is a proof of the good opiniun the brethren of this lodge entertain of your masonic abilities, Let this consideration induce you to be careful of forfeiting, by misconduct and inatiention to: our rules, that esteem which has raised you to the rank you now possess. “Tt is one of your great duties, as a mest ex- cellent master, to dispense light and truth to the uninformed mason; and [need not remind yon of the impossibility of complying with this obli- gation without possessing an accurate acquain- . tance with the lectures of each degree, “If you are not already completely conven. sant in all the degrees heretofere conferred onPREEMASOR’S MONTTOR. 127 _ yeu, remember that an indulgence, prompted by a belief that you will apply yourself with doable diligence to make yourself so, has in- duced the brethren to accept you. * Let it therefore be your unremitting study to acquire stich a degree of knowledge and in- formation as shall enable you to discharge with Propriety the various duties incumbent on you, aad to. preserve ansullied the title now conferred -apen yon of a Most Excellent Master.” — CHAPTER XIV. OBSERVATIONS ON THE SEVENTH, OR DEGREE OF ROYAL ARCH MASON. Tass degree is indeseribably more august, sub- lime, and important, than all whieh precede it; and is the summit and perfection of ancient ma- sonry. It impresses on our minds a beliefof the | being and existence of a Supreme Deity, with- * out beginning of days or end of years; and re- minds us of the reverence due to his holy name. This degree brings te light many essentials of the craft, which were for the space of four hun- dyed and seventy years buried in darkness; and witheut a knowledge of which the masonic char- acter cannot be complete. -The following passage of scripture ig read at opening = os bee128 FREEMASONS MONITOR. . 2 Tagasaromians iij. 6—17. -. “Now we command you, brethrea, that ye withdraw youreelves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and nat after the. tradition which ye received of us. For yourselves _know how ye ought to follow us, for we behaved our- selves not disorderly among you. Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought, but wrought _ with labour.and travail day and night, that we might not be chargeable to any of yeu. . Not because we have not power, but to make our: selves an ensample unto you to follow us. Fer even when we were with you, this we com- manded you, that if any would not work, ner ther should he eat: For we hear that there are some who walk among you ‘disorderly, working not at all, but are busy-bodies. Now thear that are such, wo command and exhort, that. with uietnees they work, and eat their ewn bread: tye, brethren, be not weary in well. doijsg. And if any man obey not onr word,. note that many and: have no compary with him, that be may be ashamed. Yet count him not as-an: et -emy, but admonish bimas a brother. . Now the. Lord of peace himself give you peace always. ‘The salutation of Paul, with mine own baad, which is the token: so I write.. : ae OBSERVATIONS ON THE SEVENTH LECTURE... no The: leeture of this degree is divided into two sections, and should be well understood. by ev- ery: royal arch mason. Upon an accurate ac-FREEMAGON’S MONITOR. 429 quaintance with it, will depend his ueefulness_ at ar aséemblies 3 aud. without it be will be on Wwalified tv perform the duties of the varione stations in which his services may be required by the chapter. Be, ase . THE FIRS? SECTION ges : : . ‘+ Opens to our view a large field for contem- Pilation and study. Jt furnishes us with many interesting particulars relative to the state of the fraternity, during and sinee the reign of King’ Solomon ; and itlastrates. the causes and eenséqaences of .somé very important. events Whieh occurred doring his reigu. : ixfhis section explaine the mode of government i-this class of masons ; it designates the appel- lation, number and situation. of. the several off; eérs,-and- points out the purposes and duties ef their respective stations. oat . . Be : Lo b: . . . THE SECOND SECTION “©ohtains much valuable historical informa- tion, and proves, beyoud the power of contra- diction, and in the most striking colours, that prosperity and happiness are ever the ultimate consequences of virtue and justice, while disgrace _ and ruin invariably follow the practices of vice aid immorality. “A proper arrangement of the following char- ges, &e. is essentially necessary to be-observed in180 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. every chapter; and their application should be familiar to every royal arch mason. , Isaiah xiii. 46. «I will bring the blind by x way that they knew. not; I will lead them fm paths that they have net known; I witl make darkness light before them, and crooked things _ straight : "Phese things will I do unto them, and will not forsake them.” , . Prayer rehearsed during the Ceremony ef Exattation to the Degree of Royal Arch Mason. . ‘‘Supreme Architect of Universal Nature, who, by thine almighty work, didst speak ints being the stupendous Arch of Heaven, and far the instruction and pleasure of thy rational ersa- tures didst adora us with: greater and lesser . lights; thereby magnifying thy power, and eu: . dearing thy goodness unto the sous of mien: - we | humbly adore and worship thine unspeakable | perfection. We bless thee that when man hed fallen from his invocence and his happiness, thon didst still leave unto him the powers of reasop ing, and capacity of improvement and of pl sure. We thank thee that amidst the pains and | calamities of our present state, so many means of refreshment and satisfaction are reserved unto us, while travelling the rugged path of life. Es- pecially would we at this time render thee ope | thanksgiving and praise for the institution, as ° members of which we are at this time assembled, and for all the pleasures we have derived from it. We thank thee that the few here assembled |FREEMASON’S MOWITOR. 434 before thee have been favoured with new in- ducements, and laid vader new and stronger Sptigations, to virtue and holiness. May these ligations, O bissed Father, have their full ef. fegt upon us. ‘Teach us, we pray thee, the true yeverence of ihy great, mighty, and terrible pame.. fuspire us with a firm and unshaken res- olution in our virtuous pursuits: Give us grace diligently to search thy word in the book of Nature, and in the holy scriptures, wherein the daties of our high vocation are inculcated with divine authority. May the solemnity of the ceremonies of our institution be duly impressed Qp our-minds, and have a. lasting. and happy ef- fect upon our lives. O thou, who didst afore- mo-appear unto thy. seryant Moses ix a flame o ut of the midst-of a bush, enkindle we beseec thee, in.each of our hearts, a flame of devotion ta thee, of love to each other, and of charity to all mankind. May all thy miracles and mighty works fill us with the dread, and thy goodness impress us with the love, of thy holy name. ‘May holiness to the Lord be engraven on all our thoughts, words and actions. May the incense er piety ascend continually unto thee from the liar of our hearts, and burn, day and night, as a, sacrifice of a sweet smelling savour, weil pleas- ing unto thee. And since sin has destroyed Within us the first temple of purity and innocence, may thy heavenly grace gnide and: assist us in rebuilding a second temple of reformation, and may. the glory of this latter house be greater than the glory of the former. men. '18% | - ¥RSEMASON’S MOXITOR. Exodus iti. 46. “Now Moses: ‘kept she Sesk of Jethro his. father-inlaw, the-priest af Midianl; -and he Jed the flock to the back side of dee denext, and came to the moentain af Ged,-evex io He- reb. And the angel of tke Lord appeared unto him in a fame of fire owt of the:-midst-of 2 bush): and he looked, and beheld, the bush burmed with fire, and-the bush was nat consumed. And. Ada- ses said, T-will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush ia not burned, And: whan. the Lord saw that he turned: aside to: sea, Ged called ‘unto bim out of the midst of the bush, and said; Moses, Moses! Aud hesaid, bere amxJ. And he said, Draw not nigh hither, put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereen thou standest.is holy ground. Moreover he said, Tam the God of thy father, the God of -Adae- ham, the God of. Isane, and the Ged of Jagab. _And Moses hid his face, for be «was afraid:to Took upon God:” 2. Chron. xxxvi. 14-80. “Zedekiak was.ene , ‘and twenty: years old when he -began.to reign and reigned eleven years in Jerusalesa. ‘And he be did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord his God, and humbled: net himself before Jere miah the prophet, speaking from the : month. o: the Lord. And he also rebelled against Kieg | ‘Nebuchadnezzar, and stiffened his neck, . and hardened his heart,.from: turning. unto -ijec Lard God of Is¥ael. a _ Moreover all the chief’ of the priests andahe people transgressed very mich, after all the. abom- “Inations of the heathen, and polluted: the benasrof the Lord, which he had hallowed i in Jerusalem.FREEMASONS: MORITOR. 483° | Beni the Leet God cb hele fathers seat to them by iis misswcngere § becanes ‘he had compassion of and on ne dwelli lace. Bat they eS of Gods and despised hie his propels, ontil the wrath weabe’ Lert rove agaieat his poeple til ‘there Was no femedy., ‘“Pherefors he bt wpor theni the king ef the Chaldoes, who theie young mon ved sword, in the ape of their saneinery, a no compassien. youn jaan ef maiden, old, man, .or him that seeped | ‘forage: he gave them all into his hand. And — alt.the : vessels of the house of God, great and | small, and the treasures of the kouse of the ) Lord, and the treesuves of the king, and of bis princes ; - ail these. he ‘brought to abylon. And they dernt the bouss of God, and brake down the | wall of Jeruealea:, and barnt all-the palaces there- af with fixe; and destroyed all the goodly vessels thereof. And them that had eseaped. from the word, cazried he away to Babylon ; where they + Were servants to him and bis sons, until the reign of the kiegdom of Persia.” ne i. 1—3. Now in thé first year of Cy- wad, king of Persia, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus, king of Persia, that he made a proclé- _ ation throughout all bis kingdom, and put it ' sleo ja writing, saying, Thus saith Cyrus, king _ -@€ Persia, The Lord of Heaven hath givea | me all the kingdoms of the earth, and he -hath eae me to build him an house at Jerusalem, ‘is.in Judah. Who is there im, and you of all bis people ? his God be with him, and let him . 42- FREMMLOON'E- MONITOR. Se hoa ofthe Le Svhieb. is in- Judah, and. bev house of the Lord Sind: of Tesent, sbick se Bewine li. 48, 44 :“ hed Mews mid omta Gad, Behold, whea [ coma unte:the ebildecn sdf Teresl, and shail cay uate them, The Gadiof. youn fathers bath sent me-anto you ;. and thoy simit my to me, What is- hie asme? what $ heay tanto. fhem P « And Ged said unto-Moses; [ ase-uar I amt Aad. thus what thou say: unto tes -childeen: of Tsracl, I aw bath sout me unto yeu.” Poole exli. ‘ Lord, I ery unte thee: ns haste onto me: give ear unto. my veice. Let imp prayer be set forth before thee ac incense, and the liftiag up of my hands as.tho eveaing ‘sacain fice. Set a wateb,O Lord, before my mouth keep the door ef my lips. . Incline nat my -lieare to any. evil thing, to-practise wicked: work. wits men that work iniquity. . Let the righteous amie me, it shail boa kindvess;. aad dot him ropeoe me, it'shall be an exgellent:.cil. Mine eyes. ane unto thee, O God the Lord = in thee ie.my.trusts | leave net‘my seul destiiaic. Keep me foom. tha - ‘mares which they lava laid for me, and the gisy ef the workers of iniquity. Let-the wicker: felb iato their own nets, while that I withsl esoapo/t “Psalm exiii. << Leried onto the Lord with aig voice ; with my voice unto the Lord did 1 make 8 feation Pe ont my. comple’ before bin I showed. before him ny taghbe, When my apirit was overwhelmed within mo then then kneweet my path: in the way whereig:PREEMAIOR' Ss: MOITDOR. 895 Ee beer they fpedvily heat & shewe for mé. kek on my right herd, and.beheld, bet there Was Ro man that would. kaow-me : refage failed mie: no man cared fer my-sdal. I cried unto Yee, @ Lord : I said, Bhou art iny refage, ant my partion ‘in the land of the living. . Até ioe a ery; for E snr-breaght ews de- inert mte from- my‘persedutra; for they aré stronger t than L. Bring my soul out of darkness; tony praise thy name.” ~~ i Poole .cxtit, “fear my prayer, O Lord ; gite.ear to my-supplications ; in thy faithfulnodh aabowrer.ine; and in thy vighteousness. - And extey wut intd jurlgment with thy servant: fer iu thy dight.shedb no: man lHving be jeatifivd. For the chesny hath perseented my souls he hath amitten my. bife.down-te the growad : he hath made me foxabwell in darkness. ‘Fhavefere -is: my spirit med within me: my heart within me is @easioio, Hear me speedily, Lard; my spirit faiteth ; bide not thy fave frem me test I be like @ato: them that go dewn iato the pit, Cance ose to bear thy loving kindnese in- the-morm: tig ;for ia thee do I trast: cause me te know. fe-way wherein F should walk; fer T lift ap ty. veal unto thee.. Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my Ged : briag my coul out of ttou- Ws, end of thy mereiy cut of ising enemies, for Bay. thy servant”? e “bs iv. 4—40. “And Moses dinewered and said, But behotd they will not believe me, nor ketirken unto my veice: for they will say, The Lord hath not appeared unte thee. And the Lord said onto him, What is that in thiee hand >the ground ; and.he.cast it on the a, it hecame a serpent; and. Moses ded fem. befese it. .Amd the Lerd the said unto Moses, Pot fort thine.hand and take it-by the tail. And be -put forth his band, and canght it, and it becames - rod in his hand. ."I'bat they. may believe that the Lard Goil of your fathev,y-the God of Abraham, the God of Isnec, and the God of Jacoby: tone appeared unto thee. . “ And-the. Lord seid farthermore uate hia, Bet now. thipe hand inte thy bosom: and: be patbhis band. into.his-besom ; and when he took it‘ont, behold, his haod was leprous as. anow. And he said, Put thine hand inte. thy bestia again: and he pot his hand into bis besaw agais, and plysked i wat ofthis bosom, aud, behold,:it Was turoed-ageia as-his other flesh. And it shalt come to. pass if they will not believe thee, meithe er-harken to: tha voice of the fest siga; that they will believe the voiee of the latter sign. wt --@ And it shall came to pass; if they will.met believe also these two signs, neilher harkew ‘un. to thy voice, that thau shalt take of (he waler,ef the river, and poor it upon the dry land: aust the water whieh thos takest out. of the vives, shall become blood: ppen the.dry laad.?? .... 3a . Haggeidi. 4ue9, 28. “In the seventh month, . . in the one and twentieth day of the: month; esufe the. wort of the Lord. by the -prephet Haggai, saying, Speak now td Aerubbabel the dow-bf Sbealtiel,-gorerver of:.Judah, and to Joshea ‘the: son of Jesedech, ths. high priest, and to the resis due: of the people, saying, Whe is left amongFREEMASONS MONITOR. 487. Hoe at savy thie ‘howse in “her first gtory? -axtd do you seo it now ?. is it not inzyeer ayes. mteomperieon of it ag nothing? Wet “new be téteong, O Zerubbabel, and-be Mreug, O Joshuk, ivan of Jeesdech the high priest, aad be stroag-all aye -peopte-of the land, and work ; fer Tam with Syoay according ¢e the word whick T oovenanted «with you when ye'came out of Egypt, co my siéopivit remuineth among-you :' fear:ye net. For jue saith the Lord of Hosts, Yet-onve, it-is a Kelile while, and I will shake the heavens, and the " teanthiy and the sea, and the day land : ang I wil ideske ‘alt nitions, and the desire of all nations -sualt come, ani I wat Sil this house with glory. Pho yilyer ie‘ mine, aad the: gold. is wine. The of this latter house shall be greater than of i rer, aie in this place wil I give peace. Lint Rv teat day will I take thee, Q Zerubbabel, “my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the Lerd, wad will make thee as a signet ; for | have-chosen thee. 9 . _ li Rechariah iv. a—t0.: “ This is: the werd of: -the Lord anto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by ‘might teor power, but by my spirit. bo: art - thot 0 igpeat mountain? before Aerubbabel thou. chelt -bacome:s plain, and be aball bring: forth the head stove théreef with shouting, crying Grace, grace, Matedt« Morcover. the word ef the Leni cams teeta ib, caying, The hands-of Zerubbabel eve eich the foundation .of ‘this house, hie hands shall ‘wlsq- finish it;-and thaw shalt know that the Lord af Hoets iaath sent.me unto yes: ~ For whe hath Geopised the day of small-thinga? - for they. shal ho ABM. Fe, .136: FREEMASONS NONITOR. rejetee; and.shall.see‘the plummet in the hasds Zerubbabol with these seven.” te BF dokn i. {—5. In the beginning was thee ” Word, and the Wotd was with Ged, and the ‘Word was:God: The wame was in the begia-i-- ning with God. All things were made by hin §ce and without him was net-any thing made thaths was-made. In him was life, and the life wus's! the fight of men. And the light stineth in. darks! ness, and the darkness comprehendeth it not." i~0 Deuter, xxxi, 31-28. “ And it came to pues, 17: when Moses had made an'end of writiag ting A words of this law in a book, until. they wereo? finished, that Moses commanded the -Levitesd= which bare the ark of the covenant of the Landa eaying, ‘Fake this book éf the law, and put it fa the wide of the ark of: the covemant of the Lorde: your God, -thet.it may be thors for a witudse*. againstthee.”" Ct mats Exodus xiv. @1. % And thon shalt put tte mercy seat abeve, upon the ark; and in the. arde-* ‘pee halt put the -testimovy that I shalt give; t _. Eoodus'xvi. 32-34. “ And Meses said, Phiga is the thing which-the Lord commandeth: Fill au ouier of the manna, to be kept for ‘your guucS erations ; that they may see the bread wheres, with I have fed you. in the wilderness, whedsko1 brought yor forth from the land of Egypt. And Moses a#id ante Aaron, Take a pot, and pat-aekl emer full of manna therein, and lay it up beftawd= the Lord, Yo ‘be kept fer your generations, iAsiv the Lord-commanded Mozes, eo Aaron laktit up before the testimony te be kept.” - LoFREEMAGEN’S MONITOR. 180° Manders xvii 10. And the Lord said unto Moses, Bring Aaroa’s rol again before the tes- 7 to be-kept fora token.” : "Fadrees | ix: 2—5. “ Fortheve wen a inberna- cle. made, the first wherein was the eandlestiek, anqi-the table, and ike shewbread, which ts eall-’ ed: Tho Banctuary, And afier the vails, the tabernacle, which is called the Holiest of -all 5. whith had the golden conver, and the ark of the. covennat overtakl round about with gold, where- in was alee the golden pot that had manna, and Agron’s rud that bndded, and the tbles of the . covenant; aml-over it the cherubime of glory, shadowing the merey seat; ef which we can- pot now speak particularly.” sdmes ix. 4t. “In that day will I raise up the taeraacle of David that ix fallen, end- close ap the. breaches thereof, and I-will raise up his ra- - ine, and J will boild it as in the days of old.” dhvadue vi. 8,3. “Aad God epake unto Mo- sexy and-said'unto hig, I am the Low; and I appeared auto Abraham, aato Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my fame Jenovati was I rot krown-to them.” The palgring artical relative te King Solomon's Temple, may with propriety be bers inteaduced, and canal be uninteresting to a regel:afoh masen. (Klis famous fabric ‘was: eiteated on Mouet . Mavieh, near the place where. Abrebaia was abgat to offer up bis cen Teaec, and where ‘Da- vidanet and-appeased the destraying angel. It wae. begen ia the foarth year of the reign. of. Solomon; the third after the death of David ;aD FREBMASGN’S MONITOR. four handeed avd aighty. years:aflor ihe Bamege of ihe Red Sea,.and on the .egcond day of raoath Zif, being the second month..of the sa- cred year, which eaewers to the 2ést of Apwil, in the yeex of the.werld 2098, and was -cawied on with sueh predigous spend, that it wes: fimiely in all its parts, im little more than sévan we ey the masonic art, and she wise regulations of Solomon, every part of the building, whotlek of stone, brick, timber, or metal was wrought and prepared before they were brought. io torus alam; 90. that. the only toels. made pee: ef erecting the. fabric were wooden. indtrampal prepared far that purpese. The nejse-of anal the hanmer, aud every otber tool of metal, -wab confined to. the feresta of Lebanog,. where .4bb timber was procured, and to Mount Libaaws, -and the plains sad quarries-of Zerestaibah, whewk: the siones wexe -rajsed,: squared marked sad numbered ; that pothing might be heard the maeous at Jgrusalem: but harmony and peade: \ In the year of the world 3020, pea ’ died, and was suceeeded by his son who, immediately aoftex the death of his father, went down to.Shechem, where the chiefe..of. is people were met, together ta Prorlaim hive king: When Jereboam, the son of Nebai, who was. in Egypt whither .he bed fled from the, provenedt: of Solomon, and whose ambijou had lang: ed to the threne, heard of the death of ie Ideoay he hastened. to return frem i, ta put. bimoald at the bead of the ra cram Beye fe P and. lead them on tarehellion, He. accordingly asseashet la te ee,PREEMASON’S:- MONITOR, aa Heame ‘together, and ‘cime to king Rehoboam, ‘ead sto him afer this manner : ot Bhy father made oar yoke grievous; now, iherefare, ease thou somewhat the grievous ser- tritede of thy father, aad-his heavy yeke that be pet open us, aad we will serve thee. And he aaid unio them, Come again uhto we after three days. Aad the people departed. And king dchobenm teek coansel with the olf men that deesl atood:.before Solomon his father while he _ Yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye me, to: wturn-amswer to this people? And they spake antahin, saying, Hf thoo be kind to this pile; and please them, and speak good werds to them, they will be thy servants forever. But be foredok the counsel which the ell men gave dim, asd took counsel with the young men that were broaght up with him, that stood befors him. And he said ante them, what advice give Yo} that we may return answer to ibis people, mbizik have.spdken to me, saying, Ease some- what.the yoke that thy father did. pat apon us? dat the young men that were brought up with bin spake vata him, saying, Thus shalt thou ueswer the peeple that spake unto thee, saying, Bey: father made our yoke heavy, bet. make then it -eomewhat ‘lighter fer we; thus shalt thoa say unto them, My litle Sager shall be thicker thom my father’s loins, For, whereas my father Pate heary yoke apen you, £ will put more to ' your yoke: my father chastised yor with whips, ‘Mat I will chastise you-with scorpions. So Zero. benm ‘and all the people came to: Rehoboam on ike -thied day, a2 the king bade, saying, Come142 FREEMASON’S MORETOR. again 4o we an the third day.. And the kitigiaau' swered them reaghly 3 and king Rekobesm foqa: seok the counsel of the old mea, sodianewerels them after the advies of the yeeng mmo; sayiany! My father made your yoke heavy, but I will addi theretu: my father chastised you with whifs; but I will ebastite you with ecerpions. : Aact when, all Israel caw that the king would.:netl hearken unto thom, the people answered tle kia: saying, What portion have we in David? and ‘we have none inheritance :in the sow of. every. map to your temte, O Israck; and nowy? | David,. see ta.tkine own. house. Se alt daveb went to their tents.” .. et cartel But as for.the.childrea of Israel that dwelt ido the cities of Judah and Besjamin, Rekebanihi reigned over them. F oeq td Gee 2 Chren. ehepcxcaw In thia manner were the tribes ef Israel divte! | ded, aud under two distinct govermments; -fux* 254 years, when the ten revolted tribes, haviay become weak and degenerated, by folowing: the « wickedness. and idolatry of the kings who. gaxt - erned them, fell'a prey to Salmanezer; king of . Assyria, who in the reign of Heshta, king of [xo' rael, besieged the eity of Samaria, Tad tisdia’): country waste, aml: atterly extirpated their gov. ernment. Such wan the wretched fate of a peso’ ple who disdained. subjection te the haws af:h6 house of David, and whove impietyand effewiit! . nacy ended in thair desivuction. - ees - Affer a series of changes and events, of wiieh’< an account may be found in the. history of tee! Temple, Nebuchadnezzar, king ef Babylon, wiFREEMASON’S MONITOR.’ 148 bis -ferens, took possession of Jerasalem, aud hav- ing made captive Jehoiaehim the king of Judah, clewated his uncle Zedekiah tothe throne, after him by a solemn oath neither to make iwaoesen in the government, nor to take art th Haya In the ar inet Bal of eight yoars, Zeackiah vio ated hinrnash to Nebuchadnezzar by forming a treaty Oansixe and defensive whh the Egyptians 3 {Making ther jointly they: could sabdue the king of Babylon. . Nebuchadoeszar iwmediately march- ed, and ravaged Zedekiak’s coeniry, seized his chéetle atid:fertress, and: proceeded to the siege of Jernsalem. Pharaoh, learning how Zedekiali was. pressed, advanced to‘his retief, with a view ofraisieg the siege.’ Nebuehadnezzar, having - intimation thoreof, would net wait his approach, hat proceeded to give him battle, and in one con- teed. trove him eat ef Byria. This eireumstance suspended the siege. pan the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, the king of Babylon-again besieged Jerusalem, with alerge army, awd ‘for a year and a half exerted athe strength te conquer ity bat the city did aa riaid,. though snfeopledby fdraine, and pesti- Johe eleventh your, the went on vigor- owsky 5 -the Babylonians completed their works, raised towers all. round the city, so a5 to drive.the iaveded party from its walls. ‘Fhe place, though a prey to plague and famine, was y ulofended dariug the space ofa year aaa. s9t bale But at leugth want of: provisions’ and ferces eompeller its: surrender, and it’ was144 FRERMASON’S MONITOR. aecoriingly delivered, at midnight, to-the offi. core of I Se eueings the . ‘ he tote ‘jab, sesi troops énter -the temple, absconded by a meerow past te the desert; wéth his officers. aud friends ; but advice-of his escape being given to the Babylonians, they parsued them éarly in the morning, and surrounded them “pear Jcrico, srhere they were boutd aed carried before the king, who ordered his wives and chil- dren to be pat te death in his aight, and thea ordered Zetlekiah’s eyes to be put out, and him- self couducted-ia chains to Babylon. =: After this-vietoty, Neluehadnezzar dispatch- ed his principal officer, Nebuzaradan, to Jerusa- lem, ta rateack and. burn both palace apd tem- | ple, te raze the eity tothe ground, and eenduct the caplive inhabitants to Babylon; this. order he accordingly exeeuted.. Among. the captives were the following persons of eminence: Serei- | ah, the high priest; Zephanjah, next in rauk3 the secrétary fo the king; three principal keep- ers of the temple; seven of the king chosen friends, and other persons of distimction. .. _ - ' In the seventieth year of the captivity of (We | Jews, and the first of the reign of Cyrus, kiag _of Persia, he issved hie famous edict, purporting that ws ieieg theenech by the Israelites’ was. the eternal bei whose bounty he enjey the regal dignity, and that he hed ae honpurably mentioned by the prophets of ams. cient date as the person who should cause Jeru- salem to be rebuilt, and restore the Hebrews to their.former state of grandeur and independéa, cy; he thereforv gave orders for the release'ofFREEMASON’S MOKITOR. . £45 Sha capiives, with:his permission. to refurn to their own native country, to rebuild the city, and the bpnge ofthe Lord. . Lo a thi 4 he principal people of the tribes of Judab .Bepjamin, with the priests and Levites, im. gpadiately deparied for Jerusalem, and commen. med. the undertaking; but. many of the Jews tigtermined to remain in Babylon, rather than Jedinguish the possessions they bad obtained ip that city. =o ads oe an Phat ok. nn Charge to a newly exalted Companion. -dWonrtuy COMPANION, : 9% sey the consent and assistance of the members a in chapter, you are now exalted to the sub- “Five and honourable degree of a royal arch ma- dor. ‘Having attained this’ degree, you have “arfived at the summit and perfection of ancient masonry 3 and are consequently entitled to a full 2 Xplanstion of the mysteries of the order. 27'4 Fhe rites and mysteries developed in this *fegree have been handed down through a chosen ~ t sw, unchanged by time, and uncontrouled: ‘by’ prejudice: and we expect and trust they will be We irdéd’by you with the'same veneration, ahd “traysinitted with the same scrupulous’ purity to ‘ ur successors. os . : , t*No one can reflect on the ceremonies of - pSrining admission into this place, without being : 13 ; .148 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. forcibly struck with the important lessons which - they teach. “‘ Here we are necessarily led to contemplate with gratitade and adniiration thé sacred source from whence all earthly cotnforts flow ; here we find additional inducements to continue steadfast and immoveable in the discharge of our respec. tive daties ; and here we are bound; by the moet solemn ties, to premote each other’s welfare, and correct each other’s failings, by advice, admoni+ ‘tion, and reproof. . “As it is our most earnest desite, and a daty we owe to our companions of this order, that the admission of every candidate into this. chapter should be attended by the approbation of the most strutinizing eye, we hope alwaye to possess the satisfaction of finding none among us, but such as will promote to the utmost of their power ihe great end of our institution. By paying due atiention to this determination, we expect you will never recommend any candidate to this chapter, whose abilities and knowledge of the ‘ foregoing degrees you cannot freely vouch f and whom yon do not firmly and confidently be- lieve will fully conform to the principles of out order, and fulfil the obligations of a royal arch mason. While such are our members, we may expect to be united in one object, without luke: warmness, inattention or neglect; and that zeat} fidelity and affection will besthe distinguishing. _ characteristics of our society, and that satisfac. _ tion, harmony and peace be enjoyed at our meet? ings, which no other society ean afford.” ~| FREEMASON’S MONITOR. Closing. - The chapter is closed with solemn ceremonies, ant the following prayer is rehearsed, by the most excellent bigh priest : +. By the Wisdom of the Supreme High Priest may we be directed, by his Strergth may we be enabled, and by the Beauty of virtue may we be incited, to perform the obligations here enjoined onus, to keep inviolably the mysteries here un- folded to us, and invariably to practise all those doties out of the chapter, which are inculcated ia it.” . : Response. So mote it be. Amen. —e— ., After these observations, litthe more can be wanted to encourage the zealous mason to per- savere in his researches. Whoever has traced the art.in regular progression from the commence- ment of the first to the conclusion of the seventh ad , according to the plan here laid down, will have amassed an ample store of useful learn. - jng3 and must reflect with pleasure on the good effects of his past diligence and atiention ; while, hy. applying the whole to the general advantage society, he will observe method in the proper digiribution of what-he has acquired, and secure fo himself the veneration of masons, and thé ap. probation of all good men.£48 | PREEMASON’S MONITOR. CHAPMER XV. OBSERVATIONS ON THE ORDER OF HIGH PRIEST. ‘ Tis order appertains to the office of Hig! Priest of a Royal Arch Chapter, and no one can be legally entided to receive it until he has been elected to sustain that office in some regular chap. ter of Royal Arch Masons. , ._ ‘The following passages of scripture are made use of during the ceremonies appertaining to this order, viz. . Gen. xiv. 12—24. And they tock Lot, Abram’s brother’s son, (who dwelt in Sodom) and his goods, and departed. And there came one, that had escaped, and told Abram the He- brew ; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre the Awmorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Ancr: and these were confederate with Abram. And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan. And he divided him- self against them, he and his servante, by night, and smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which is on the left hand of Damascus. And he brought back all the goods, and also bronght agaim his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women aiso, and the people. And the king of Sodom went out to meet him (after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and‘ of the kings that were with him) af the valley of She-i EREEMASON’S MONITOR. ! { veh, which isthe king’sdale. And Melch. . king of Salem, brought forth bread and win? and he was the priest af the Most High God, And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram _ of the Moet High God, possessor of heaven and earth: and blessed be the Most High Ged, which ath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And ‘he gave him tithes of all. And the king of “Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself. And Abram said ' to the King of Sodom, I have lifted up mine Jmnd unto the Lord, the Most High God the -posseseor of heaven and earth, that I will bat take ‘from a thread even to.a shoe-latchet, ‘and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou ‘shodldest say, I have made Abram rich; Save only that which the young men have eaten, and “the portion of the men which went with me, Aner, Eshcol and Mamre; let themgake their “portion.’’ . - Mumb, vi. 22—26. And the Lord spake “yato Moses, saying, Speak unto Aaron, and. un- to his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless ithe children of Israel, saying unto. them, The fend bless thee, and keep thee; the Lord make tis face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto. “thee ; the Lord lift up his-countenance upon thee,. and give thee peace.” - 2, Heb. vii. 1—6. “For this Melchisedec, king. “ot Salem, priest of the Most High God, (who ‘met Abraham returning from. the slaughter of “the kings, and. blessed him ; to whom also Abra- “ham gaveatenth part of all;) abideth a priest “goutinually. Now consider how great this mani 130 FREEMASONS MONITOR. was, unto whom even the pniriarch Abrabane gave the tenth of the spoils. And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who reeeive the pf- fice of the priesthood, have a commandment te take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come oat of the loins of Abraham.” .- “For he testifieth, Thou art a priest forever, after the order of Melchisedec. “ And inasmuch as sot without an oath he was made priest.” : For those priests (wader the Levitieal law) werespade without an oath; bot this with an oath, by him that said unto him, The ‘Lord sware and will not repent, Thou.art a priest for: ever, after the order of Melchisedec.” , 2 . fou yy, dea my Rg ave teesf “ FREEMASON’S MONITOR. | PART FIRST. BOOK WL CHAPTER L OF the Government of Royal Arch Chapters. The first three degrees of masonry. are holden under the authority of Grand Lodges, composed of the master and wardens of all the lodges with- in a certain district, together with 3 roper nd officers; the organization of w f will noticed in another part of thia work. In like manner chapters of royal arch masons, with power to confer the preparatory degrees of mark master, past master, and most excellent master, are holden under the authority of grand chapters, composed of the three principal officers of all the royal arch chapters vithine a certain district, together with the proper grand officers. Until the year 4797, no grand chapter of royah arch masons was organized in America. Pre. viously to this period, a competent number of companions of that degree, possessed of sufficient abilities, under the sanction of a master’s war- rant, proceeded to exercise the rights and privi- Jeges of royal arch chapters, whenever they ~' 493 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. thought it expedient and proper; although most cases the approbation of a neighbouring chapter was deemed useful if not essential. « This unrestrained mode of proceeding was- subject to many inconveniences ; unsuitable chavs acters might be admitted ; irregularities in the mode of working intredueed ; the : the society perverted 5 and thue the order de! graded, by falling into the hands of those whe might be regardless of the reputation of thb-in- stitution. If differences should arise between two chapters, who was to deeide spon them? : If ’ unworthy charneters, who for want ef due cau- tion had gained admission, should attempite open new chapters, for their own emolument, or for the purposes of conviviality or intempest - ance, who was to restrain them? If the estas lished regotlations and ancient landmarks should be violged er broken down, where was there power stfficient to remedy the evil ? “Sensible of: the existence of these and many other inconveniences, to-which the order were subjected, the chapters of royal arch masons, in ‘various parts of the United States, have, withtt a few years past, taken the proper and neeessary measures for forming ‘and* establishing ' gray royal areh chapters, for-their better government and regulation. = ve dtae * On the 24th of Octeber, 1797, a conven- ‘tion of delegates, from several chapters inthe northern ‘states, assembled at Mason’s Halt,'th ‘Boston ; being appeinted (as expreseed in- their credentials) “to meet with ary or every chapt® of royal arch masons, within the states of New. Sb Be dba ees be yp at)FREEMASON’S MONITOR, 133 Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode-Island, Con- necticut, Vermont, and New-York or with any cotamitiee or committees, duly appvinted and’ eathorized by any or all of said chapters, and to deliberate upon the propriety and expediency of ‘forming and establishing a grand chapter of toyal arch-masons, for the government and lation of the several chapters within the said etates.”? . ; . “M. E. Tuomas Smirh Wess was chosen Chairman. . +7 Comp. Wittram Woart, Seribe. -’ The conveution, having taken the matter into ebnsideration, came to a determination to forward eacvh of the chapters within the six states, be. fere' mentioned, a circular letter, expressive of their opiaions on the sabject, whieh letter was in the words:follewing, viz. Ses (CERCULAR.) “be Boston, Ocr. 24, 1797. #¥Ocikkrarwtovs, . vo . 14 PROM time immemorial, we find.that Grand Lotiges of Free Accepted Masons have been established whereever masonry has ished; for the purpose of granting warrants for instituting pri- Wate Lodges, as well as for establishing certain genere! rules and Srrgelptions for the government of the same. 't is an opinion generally received, and we think well authenti- 444064, that no grand lodge of master masons can claim or exercise authority over any convention or chapter of Royal Arch Masons 3 nor. can any chepter, although of standing immemorial, exercise the wathority of grand chapter: We therefore think it highly expedient ‘$or the regular government of all chapters within the said states, who percise the rights and privileges of Royal Arch Masons, and to pre- nt irregularities in the propagation and use of those rights and pri- 5 Sat there should be 2 Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Marons blished within the said states: And. whereas this convention has Yeceived official information from our companions at Philadelphia, that the several- chapters within their vicisity have recently assem- bled, and established a Grand Chapter of Arch Masons for134 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. their government; i conformity to their example, we think it our doty to recommend (o the ‘several chapters within the said states of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode-Island, Connectieut, Ver moni aod New-York, to uaite and form a Grand Chepter forthe anid states. se . an The loca] situation of the states hefore mentioned, the easy and’ frequent. intercourse between their several principe! towns and cities; ae well as the similarity of habits, manners and cuatoms, as citizens and as masons, which prevail throughout the said states, induce us to’ believe that a anion of all the chapters theremin one Grand will have the most useful, lasting and happy effects in the oniform distribution and propagation of the sublime degrees of Masonry, They therefore take the liberty of recommending to the consideration of your Most Excellent Chapter, the propriety of appoigting one or more delegate or delegates, to represent your chapter, at a meeting of the several chapters before mentioned, to be holden at the city of Hartford, in the state of Connecticut, on. the fourth Wednesday of January next evsuing ; investing them with full power and authonty, in conjunction with the other delegates, to form and open a Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Macons, and to establish a Constitation Fou the government and regulation of all the chapters faat now are, @¢ may hereafter be, erected within the said states.’” . . : Lon. : Ba ‘In consequence of this address, the severat chapters within the states thereia enumerated: (with the exception of two. or three chapters: only) appointed delegates, who assembled at Hartford, on the fourth Wednesday in January; 4708, and after several days deliberation upon the subject they formed and adopied a constitu. tion for the government of the royal arch chap. ters, and lodges of mark masters, past masters, and most excellent masters, throughort the said: states ; and having elected and: installed ‘theis: _ grand officers, the grand chapter became coimu- pletely organized. owed - oe . on : 15 Re 2 ones- FREEMASON’S MONITOR. 405 a _ CHAPTER IL, ' Powere vested in the General Grand Officers. _’ ."AcrEgaBLy to the Generat Grand Royal Archi stitution, Grand Royal Arch Chapters were. - established in the several Northern States, where’ there were royal arch chapters existing ;-and in evety instance the private chapters have united: With, and acknowledged the authority of, the. ‘ gaid grand chapters. / ’ .8he long desired and neccssary authority for correcting abuses, and regulating the concerns, Of rvyal arch masonry, in the northern states, being thus happily established, the sublime de- soon became flourishing and respectable. a] arch masons in the southern states (where _ there were no grand chapters) observed with Pleasure and satisfaction the establishment of _ grand chapters in the northern states, under the : anthority of a general constitution, and became desirous of uniting with them, under the same aathority. Applications were accordingly made_ | for the privilege of opening new chapters in the sbutbern states; but there being no provision made in the constitation for. extending its au- thewity beyond the limits first contemplated, the - state. grand chapters took the subject into con- sideration, and passed a concurrent decree, vest- ing power and authority ia the three first general grand officers, or any two of them, conjointly, to grant and issue letters.of dispensation for the institution of lodges of matk masters, past mas-' t56 FREEMASONS MONITOR. ters, most excellent masters, and chaptera of roy- al arch masons, within any stale in which there was not a grand chapter established. By virtua of. this authority, on the first day of December, 4804, the general grand officers granted a letter of dispensation for forming and holding a chap- ter of royal arch masons in the city of Savannah, in the state of Georgia, by the name of Grorcia Cuaprer; and on the first day of March,.1805, they granted a letter of dispensation for forming a ing a new royal arch chapter in the town of Beaufort, in the state of South Carolina, by the name of Unity Cuarren. : At the succeeding, meeting of the general grand royal arch chapter, the powers before mentioned were confirmed and made permanent in the gene- tal grand officers, by the niath section of the first -article of the general constitution ; and the pre- ceedings of the general grand officers under the © decree plore mentioned were approved and cos- med. , oan — CHAPTER III. - ‘THE GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER. an chapter of the northerm states met, oy neo ment, et Providence, in the state of Rhode-Isl- | and, aud revised their odnstitution. - ‘. The second section of the first article of the 1 On the ninth day of January, £799, the graud | | | constitution, ee-ravisell, directed that the general |FREEMASON’S MONITOR: 157 grant! chapter should convene. septennially, for the choice of officers, and other business. A meeting was accordingly holden at. the city of © Middletown, (Conn.) commencing on the 9th day of January, A. D. 1806. eo Present 7 Representatives from the respective grand :ehapters of the states of Rhode-Island, Gon- aneeticut, New-York and Vermont. . “© "Phe general grand chapter resolved itself into . & committee of the whole upon the general grand “royal atch constitation, when sundry alterations “aud amendments Were proposed and considered, . ‘atid: afterwards ratified and cenfirmed, by the -géneral grand chapter. == - i ‘Among other amendments of the constitution was ‘the following, viz. The style or title to be -“The General. Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the United States.” ‘The jurisdiction was de- clared to extend throughout the United States, and to any state or territory wherein no grand chapter was regularly established. A communication was presented from Rutland, in the state of Vermont, informing this general grand chapter of the formation of a grand royal arch chapter in. the said state, and subjeining a copy of their regulations, and algo a cerlifieate of the appointmont of a proxy for the grand high priest.of the said grand chapter. _; 4 communication was also received from the ‘secretary of the grand chapter of the state of New-York, containiug the report of a committee appointed by the said grand chapter upon the it158 FREEMAS8ON’S MONITOR, subject of the formation of a grand chapter in the state of Vermont, ~ : The two communications before mentioned, having: been read and considered, it was resolved, That this general grand chapter admit, and they do hereby admit, the said grand chapter of Ver- mont, into a union with us, under the general grarid royal arch constitution. ; oo A communication was received from the gene- ral grand kiog, and the.peneral grand ‘scribe, stating, that by virtue .of authority derived from ‘a speeial decree of several of the state grand ‘chapters, they had conjointly issued a warrant'f instituting a chapter of royal arch masons in’ t town of Beaufort, in the state of South Catolin by the name of Unity Chapter 3” and also a other warrant for instituting a chapter of: royal arch masons, in the ciiy of Savannah, in the state of Georgia, by the name of “ Georgia Chapter:#? _ Whereupon it was resolved, That this general - grand chapter do approve of the proceedings: of the general grand king, and the general grand scribe, relative to thé formation of Unity Chapter; in Beaufort, and Georgia Chapter, in nnahy and that-their respactive warrants be confirmed; and made permanent, by either of the aforenattt- ed general grand officers, : My A committee was appointed, consisting of the general grand king, and the-general grand secre, tary, ta transcribe, and proeuse to be printed,.’¢ suitable number of copies of the constitution, and transmit them to the several states, 2 | The general, grand chapter progeeded to .a choice of officers, agreeably (o the. constiutionsPREEMASON’S MONITOR. 159 whea the cempanions, whose names follow, were efeeted to the offices annexed to their respective Qames, viz. M. EB. Benjamin Hurd, jun. Eeq. of Charlestown, _.(Mass.) General Grand High Priest, M. E. Thomas 3. Webb, Esq. of Boston, (Mass.) ,. General Grand King. . E. Ezra Ames, of Albany, (N. Y.) General _ Grand Scribe. E. Otis Ammidon, of Providence, (R. 1.) Genera} Grand Secretary. . E. James Harrison, of Boston, (Mass.) General . Groad Treasurer. E. aml Rev. Jonathan Mye, of New Fane, (Ver- , mout): Genera’ Grand Chaplain. &.. bh Huntin of Norwiek, Cene. ¥ Jaotal Grand Marshal, 7 (Come) “ Agreeably to the powers vested in the general grand officers by the ninth section of- the firet ar- ticle of the constitation, the general grant high pricat and general grand king issned a charter tthe establishment of a royal atch chapter in the town of Hanover, in the state of New-Hamp- shtee, by the name of St. Andrew's Chapter, dated the twenty sixth day of January, A. D. 1807. They also issued a charter for the establishment of a royal arch chapter in the town of Hopkin- ton, tn the state of New-Hampshire, by the name of Trinity Chapter, dated the sixteenth day of Fobruary, A. D. 1807. , , ‘Resolved, That the next septennial meeting of the general grand chapter be holden in the eity of New-York, on the secondThursday in September, A. D. 1812. :16Q FREEMASON’S MONITOR. The casualties of war having prevented the septenpial meeting which was te have. been held- en on the second ‘Thursday in September, 1642, the presiding officers, after the return of peace, agreeably to the powers vested in them by the 3d Sect. ist Art. of the Constitution, caysed no- tice to be issued for convening a special menting of the Genera} Grand Chapter, in the city ef New-York, on Thursday, the 6th of June, A. AD. 181 ‘ ‘PROCEEDINGS no: oF TEE. . GENERAL GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER. ? PURSUANT to special notice, the General Grand Royal Arch . Chapter of the United States.assembled at New-York, in the State. of of New-York, on Thorsday, June 6, 5816. . . General Grand Officers present, to soit : see M. E. THOMAS 8. WEBB, Exq. General Grand King. M.E. EZRA AMES, Esq. G. G. Scribe ‘ EF. and Rev. JONATHA. NYE, G. G. Chaplain, - v The General G. Secretary being ubsent, the’ M. E. G. 6G: King wat pleased to eppoint M. E. JOHN ABBOT, Esq. G. G. Secreta. ro tem. he following Companions‘appeared, aod presented credentiale tx’ officers and proxies of officers of the several State Grand’ Chapters, ® wit: From Masstehusetts, “M.E. JORN ABBOT, Feq. G. H. Priest. M. E. HENRY FOWLE, 6. King, ’ From Rhode-Island. “M, E. WILLIAM WILKINSON, Esq. D. G. H. Privat : F. SETH PECK, Esq. Grand ‘Seri G ES CALEB EARLE, Eeq. as proxy of JOHN: CARLILE,s Priest - e PETER GRINNELL, Esq, as proxy of JOHN DAVIS,” G. Kings ‘FREEMASON’S MONITOR. | 461 7 From New-York. M.E. EZRA AMES, ¥aq. Gi H. Priest. . +E JOEL BART, D. GH. Priegt. .Z. JOSEPH ENOS, - JOHN BRUSH, ' G. 3. : Brom Connecticut. ’ oe JORN H. LYNDE, Eeq. G. K. From Vermont. . “7 CHARLES K, WILLIAMS, Esq. G. H. Priest. He ales apfbared as pe ay oF : E. JOSIAH DUNHAM, D. G. FE Priest. E. JEDUTAUN LOOMIS, G. K. E. ELIJAH BUCK, G. 8. From South Carolina. M. E, THOMAS 8. WEBB, Yq, ss praty of M.E. WILLIAM YOUNG, G. H. Priest, E. FOSTER BURNET, as proxy of BENJAMIN PHILLIPS, G. Scribe. . From Maryland, ae towing Companions appeared as delegates from the Grana’ Chapter of the State of Maryland, fo wit: M. E. PHILIP P. ECCEL, Esq. G. H. Priest. E. BENJAMIN EDES, Esq. G. Secretary. The foregoing credentials being presented to the G. G. Secretary’ tem. the M. E.G. G. King was thereupon pleased to appoint |. E. G. G. Scribe, and’ M. E G. G. Chaplain, as a committee to’ expminathe said credentials, who, after examination of the same, reported, that the foregoing Companions, from the States of Marsa~ chusetts, Rhode-Island, New York, Connecticut, Vermont and South Carolina, are daly qualified to sit and act in the said G. G. R. A. Chapter ; and that the said Companions from the said State of Mary- Jund are duly’ qualified as delegates. Voted to adjourn to 4 o’clock in the afternoon. . Attest. JOHN ABBOT, G. G, Sec. pro tend. June 6, 5816, 4, P.M. Met according toajournment. The M. B. G. G. King having been pleased to appoint Companion Joszrm Jacons, G. G. Tyler; and the G. Grand Royal Arch Chapter ‘hay- ing in due form been opened, the minutes of the forenoon being read, voted to accept the sathe. The M. E. G. G. King directed the G. G. R, A. Constitution to be teed; which was done by the G.G. Secretary pro tem. accordingly. Certain letters and documents from the G. G. H. Priest, King and Sctibe; respectively, relative to the G. G. Chapter's not meeting in September, A. L. 6812, being read, yoted to commit the same. ta 44%462 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. - — Companions Jonataan Nee, Haney Fowrx dnd Caarues K. Witiiams, who afterwards reported as follows: ~ : “ That the situation of the country: wis such at that time as render it highly inconvenient for the G. G. Chapter then to convene ; and the meeting having been prevented by a casualty such as incon- templated by the 8th section of the firat article of theG.G. B.A. Constitution, your Committee are unanimously of opimion, that the present meeting is holden in pursuance of the ssid Oosstitution, and an legally competent to do and transact ang business which come befare them.” 3. NYE, per - Which report being read, voted to accept the same. . On motion, voted that a‘committee of one Companion from each State represented, be raised to report what alterations or explanations, if any are necessary to be made in the Constitution of the 5S G. Chapter. Companions Joun Apsor, WitttAM WiiErNéon, Jons Brusa, Jons H. Larva, Cuarces K: Wiuriiame, and Potten Benner, were appointed such committee. | ~ . Noted to adjourn for halfan hour, - : : Attest. JOHN ABBOT, G. G. Sec, pro tem. - Met aceording te adjournment. - On motion, voted to raise a committee of three ¢o confer with the delegates from Maryland relative to their forming a masonic uniom with the grand chapters of the several states, now ackoowledging and oder the jurisdiction of the general grand royal arch ebapter pt the United States. . o Compapions Joz Haat, Hawny Fowts and Ezra AmEs, were appointed such committee. - - Voted to choose a committee of three to andit the accounts of the G.G. Secretary and Treasurer. . Companions Jonaraan Nyx, Peter Grinwerx, and Josdra Enos, were appointed such committee. Co " Voted to choose a committee of three relative to thé grantjog of sundry charters for royal arch chapters, by the G. G. Kiang, ang G. . G. Scribe. ~ . ‘ Companions Hewny Fow x, JonatHan Nrx, and Josxru Eyos, were appointed such committee. . y _ Voted to proceed to the election of general grand officers to-mor- row, June, 7th, dt 12 o'clock, M. “ *" Voted to choose a committee of one to make arrabgements pre- paratory to a diecourse to be delivered to-morrow by Rev. Comfpan- jon NrE. o Companion Joel Hart was appointed such committee. ute . Voted to adjourn till to-morrow, June 7th, to meet at thiv plate, 10 o'clock, A. M. " . Attest. JOHN ABROT, G. G. See. pro tems June 7th 5816. Met according to adjournment ; and the mintites of June Gth being read, voted to accept the same. ‘The committee to whom we referred the general grand royal arch constitution for revision, made the following report; that Attiele 2,FREEMASONS MONITOR. 183 séetion 1, be in the following Words, ‘instead of said article in the general grand royal arch constitution, as the same therein is written a en : Seej. 1. ‘Thete shall be'a general grand chapter of royal arch gaatona for the. United States of America, which sball be boiden as is hureiaafter divected, and shall coasist of a general grand high priest, ‘deputy general grand high pricet, geovral grand king, general grand . scribe, seesetary, treasurer, chaplain and mersba) ; and likewise of ithe several grand aed deputy grand high priests, kings and scribes, for tbe time being, of the several atate grand chapters, under the jurisdiction of this general grand sbapier; and of the past general grand high pries{s, deputy genezal grand high. priests, kings and . scribes, of the said general grand chapter; and the aforesaid officers, 08 their proxies, shall be the only members and voters in said general ~ grand chapter.. And no person shall be constituted a proxy, unless ¢ be a present or past officer of this or a state grand chapter. ereupon it was resolved to subatitute the above section, as re- ported by the committee, in place of the first section of the first arti- cle of the general grand royal arch constitution. On motion, the following resolution was passed unanimogsly by the . general-grend chapter, to wil: mo. one indie the Spang high Constitetion be 40 far amended as £ ty general igh priest ve and possess pow- sere aod prerogatives, equat and sim to those possessed by, and vested in the genera! grand high pri king and scribe of the gen- + eral grand chapter, by the said constitution. - -The committee appointed to confer with the delegates of the grand chapter of Maryland and District of Columbia on the subject of a nic union, made the fal'owing report, to’ tcil : orThe undersigned, having been appointed a committee for the par- of conferring with M. E. Companions Partir P. Eexgs and . Brasamsy Epgi, delegates from the grand royal arch chapter of the state of Maryladd, beg Jeave to report that they bave had an inter- _ View ‘with the above named companions, from whom they received “the following proposition, to wil : : . The grand chapter for the state.of Maryland aod district of Gol- umbia are willing to support the Constitation of this general grand + It will not grant any warrants out of its district, and will digcountenance all chapters formed contrary to the general grand ” constitution ; bot requests that it shail not be forced to alter its mode of working, if any difference, should exist, at present, and to be re- ceived on an equality with the other grand chapters. Under a consideration of all the above circumstances, your com- mittes recessmend that the said frand chapter of the state of Mary~ .. Nand be admitted to an union with this general grand chapter. 7 . EZRA AMES, ' . JOEL HART, - New-York, June 7, 5816, __ , HENRY FOWLR. ma18% FREEMASON’S MONITOR. - ‘The undersigned de! nes from the grand ghapter of the stale of) M and district of Columbia ¢ to the above report. tezlaed “eS 'P. ECCEL, G. H. P. BENJAMIN EDES. Which report being read, voted to accept the same {” and therespew: voted to receive the said grand chapter of the-state of Marytmnd‘and district of Columbia under the jurisdiction of the general grand chap- ter; and said grand chapter of the state of Maryivad oud district of Columbia ’iv accordingly admitted under said jurisdiction, subject to the constitution and regulations of the said general grand obapter. ‘The committees to whom was referred the granting of charters for opening royal arch chapters by the geeral grand king and general gtaod seribe, made the following report ; . ~ That the general grand king has granted warrants or charters for the folowing chapters, to twit 7 , fo St. Andrew's Chapter, Hanover, N. H. 27th January, $807. Trinity Chapter, Hopkinton, N. H. 16th February, 5807. . Pheenix Chapter, Fayetteville, North-Carolina, lst Sept. 5815. , Washio Chapter, Portsmouth, New-Hampshire, Nov. 5815. ©” Unio Coapter, Louisville, Georgy 16th Dec. 5815. . Chestiire Chopter, Keene, New-Hampabire, 4th May, 5816, Coacord Chapter, Wilmington, North-Carolina, 5815. | : ‘Phat the general grand scribe bas granted warrants or charters for’ - the foltowing chapters, tetotl ; . Washington Chapter, Newark, New-Jersey, 26th May, 5818. SVashingtoe Chapter, Chileicothe, Obio, 20th Sept. 5815. -Ciacianati Mark Lodge, No. 1, Hagover, New-Jezsey, April, 9811. ++ Usion Mark Lodge, No.2, Orange, New-Jersey, July, 5812. And your comiittee are of opinion that the above warranteor ehar-. , ters have. been issued agreeably to the constitution of the general grand chapter, and ought to be coafirmed by the same. All which, isereepectfully submitted by ~ “HENRY FOWLE, ** JOSEPH ENOS, “° - JONATHAN NYE. | Whieb being read, voted to accept the same, and that said war , rants or chapters be and they are bereby, confirmed accordingiy. ‘The time for election of general grand oficershaving arrived, voted: , that the general grand king, scribe, and secretary, be a committee to receive, sort and count the votes, which being done, the follow ing companions were declared to be duly elected to the offices, reas, pectively affixed to their names, /o wil: OO M. E. aod Hon. DE WITT CLINTON, Esq. of New-York, State of New-York, General Grand High Priest. M.E. THOMAS SMITH WEBB, Enq. of Boston, Mansachusetts,’ Deputy General Grand Righ Priest.” toh M. E. JOHN H. LYNDE, Enq. of New-Haven, Connecticut, Gen-"3 eral Grand King. . vo eeFREE MASON’S MONITOR. 165 M.£, PHILIP P. ECK of Balti Aenere toa aah “Eh, Bra of Bajtimore, Maryland, Genere . M. E. Jomn spor, of Weatlord, Massachusetts, General Grand M.XE. Perse Grins) . of Providence, Rhode-Ieli eo Grand Treasurer, En . 1 Rbode-Island, Gene M. E. and Rev. Joxarman Nyx, of Newfane, Vermont, General. : Grand Chaplain. aan , > . M. E. Jonw Hannis, Esq. of Hopkington, New-Hampehire, G : eral Grand ‘Marthat. opkington, . siren . Yated and chose Companions Jox, Haat, Jonx Bavan, and JonaTiéu Nyt, a committee to wait on the M. E. and Hon. Da Writ Cursos, Esq. and notify him of his election to the office of general grand high priest. ~ Voted to adjourn to half past three o*clock in the afternoon, then to meet ut this place. ‘Attest. « JOHN: ABBOT, G. G. See. pro tem. Met according to adjournment.. ~ . : An elegant and ingenious discourse having been delivered before the general grand chapter, by M. E. and Rev. Companion Nrxg, ac cording to appointment, voted"and chose M. E. Tuomas 8. Wasp, Fenn AMES, and | JORS AzzoT & committee to rétarn companion ¥: janks o general grand chapter, and respectfully request him to furnish the general rand secretary witha copy of faid dis. ‘course ‘te be placed on the files of the said general grand chapter.” The. committee, appoioted to wait on the M. E. and Hon. Da Wirtr Custos, reported his acceptance of the office of general grand high priest, and that he would attend the general grand chap- * ter to-morrow at eleven o'clock, A. M; for the purpese of installation. » Voted to adjourn till to-morrow, Juve; 8, 1818, to meet at this place at 10 o'clock, A.M. Attest: JOHN ABBOT, G. G. See. pro tom. + June 8, 1816. Met according to adjournment, ‘and the minatee - of yesterday, June 7, being read, voted to accept the same. * On motion, voted that the next meeting of the generat grand chap- te be holden in the city of New-York, state of New-York, Unless frat four, or a majority of the first four general grand officers shall de+ signate some other place, and cause timely notice thereof to be given to all companions interested, - The general grand officers appeared, and were duly installed into ‘thelr respective offices. , . " The following resclotiva was passed by the geaeral grand chapter, towns’ . . : fot Resolved, That for every companion hérétofore exalted in any chapter holdea by dispensation or warrant from either of the general grand officers, such chapter shall pay the sum of one dollar into the re eral grand treasury; and that for every companion that may be ereafter exalted in any chapter holden as aforesaid, the sum of two166 FRE. Mason's ‘MONITOR. doers shall he paid in Hike manner. And Get the general grind secretary notify The said chapters hereof, and request them to #ettle their dues accordingly. . : : The foregoing minutes, of June 8, being read, voted t0.accept the same. ’ . The general grand chapter was then closed in due form, to meet on the second Thursday in September, A. D. 1819. . Attest. JOHN ABBOT, G. G. Secretary. eb: ae THE GENERAL GRAND ROYAL ARCH CONSTITUTION : . . FOR THR : ‘UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. —— ARTICLE 1. OF TRE GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER, “Seet. 1. There shall be a General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons for the United States of America, which shall be ¢n as is hereinafter directed, and shall consist of a Genéral Grand High Priest, Deputy General Grand High Prieet, General-Grasw King, General Grand Scribe, Secretary, Treasurer, Chaplain, asd? Marshal ; and likewise of the several Grand and Depaty Grand High’ Priests, Kings and Scribes, for the time being, of the several state: _gfand chapters, uader the jurisdiction of this ral grand chapter 3 and of the Past General Giand High Priests, epaty General Grand. High Priests, Kings and Scribes of the said general grand chapter } and the aforesaid officers, or their proxies, ahall be the oaly mem-: bers and voters in anid general grand chapter. Aad no person shall. be constituted a proxy, unless be be a present or past officer of this, ora state grand chapter. ey Sect, 2. The general grand chapter shall meet septenniaHy,.on * the second Thursday in September, for the choice of officers, and other. business; dating from the second Thursday in September, A. D.: 1805, at such place as may, from time to time, be appointed. . Sect. 3. A special, meeting of the general grend chapter shull”> be called whenever the General Grand High Priest, Deputy General, Grand High Prieat, General Grand King, and General Grand Sctibe, * or any two of them, may deem it necessary; and elso whenever it:« may be required by ‘a majority of the grand chapters of the states” aforesaid, provided auch requisition be made known in writing, by the : acaPRBTMAGON’S MOMTOR: aby sien she ptare vespectively, to the General Grand High Priest, Deputy General Grand High Priest, KingerSeribe: And ff. shall be the duty of the said geveral officers, and they are each of them seve- Tally autharised, empowered and directed, upon receiving official no- tice of such requisition from a majority of the grand chapters afore- apid, to appoint-a time and place of meeting, and notify ench of the state grand chapters thereof accordingly. . Sect. 4. Mteball be incumbent on the General Grand High Priest, Deputy General Grand High Priest, General Grand King, and Gene- ral Grand Scribe, severally, to im and perfect themselves in the sublime aris and work of Mark Masters, Past Masters, Most Excel- lent Masters, and Royal Arch Masens; to make themsalves masters of the several spusonic Jectures and anctent a; to-consult with each other, and with ti Grand and Deputy Grand Bégh Priests, Kings and Scribay.of thp s¥verg] States aforessid,.for the purpuse of adopting measures suitable and proper for diffusing a knowledge of the said lectures and charges, and an uaiform mode of working, in the several chapters and lodgés dbroughout this jurisdiction’; and the better to effect this laudable purpose, the aforesaid ral grand officers are severa}ly hereby authorised, aad empowered, to viert and preside in any and every chapter of Royal Arch Masons, and lod, of Most Excellent, Past, or MaylMester Masons, th the said States, and to give such instructions and directions as the good of the fraternity may require; always adhering to the ancient land- marks of the order. . Sect. 5. In all cases of the absence of any officer from apy bod: a&masons, instituted or holden by virtue of this constitution, the off-, cay next in-ravk shall succeed his superior ; unless through courtesy s6id officer should decline in favour of a past superior officer present. And is case of the absence of all the officers from any tegal meeting | Of either of the bodies aforesaid, the members present, according to seniority and abilities, shall fill the several offices. . oSeet. 8. - In every chapter or lodge of Masons, instituted or hold- ep by virtue of this constitution, all questions (except upon the ad-‘ Mgiamiow of metabers or candidates) shall be determined by a majority ofxotes; the presiding officer for the time being, being entitled to vote, ifm member; and in case the votes should at any time be equally divided, the presiding officer as aforesaid, shall give the carting vote. . tiiect, 7... The generad grand royal erch chapter shall be com- | petent (on concurrence of two thirds of its members presents) at any Sime hereafter, to reviae, amend and alter this constitution. Sect. 8. Incase any casualty should at avy time hereafter pre- ent the septensial election of officers, the several general grand off- cers shall sustain their respective offs watil successors are duly slented and qualified. Sect. 9. The General Grand High Priest, Deputy General Grand High Priest, General Grand King, and General Grand Scribe, shall severally have power and authority to institute new Royal Arch | Chapters, and Lodges of the subordinate degrees, in any State in ~ which (here is nota d che: vegolarly established. © But no thew chapter shall be ertitated ey State wherein there is a chap-bye 368 FREEMAS@X’S MONITOR. ter.or chapters holden ender the dufhority of this constitutiok, with- out a recommendation ffom the chapter nesrest the residence of:the petitioners. - The fees for iastitating a new Roynl Arch Chapter,’ -with the subordinate degrees, shall be ninety dollars; and-fot a new Mark Master's Lodge, twenty dollars; exctesive of such compensa: .tien to the Grand Seeretary, as the Grand Officers aforesaid may deem reasonabie, : . ° SO, ARTICLE I. . . OF THR STATS GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS. ‘ Seat. 1. Phe Sttte Grand Chapters shail severatty consist of a Grand High Priest, Deputy Grand High Priest, Grand King, Grand: Scribe, Graad Secretary, Grand Treasurer, Grend Chapiein, and Gtand Massbal, and likewise of the High Priests, Kings and Scribes, for the time being, of the several chapters over which they shell're> pectively preside, and of the Past Grand'and Depety Grand” High Priesta, Kings and Scribes of the eaid- grand chapters ; and the eatd: enumerated officers (or their proxies) shall be the only members and votersin the said grand chapters respectively. . Sect. 2. Theastate grand chapters shall severally be holden at Jeast once in every year, at such times and places as they shall resv pectively diryct; and the grand or depaty grand high priests respec- lively, forthe time being, may at any time, call a special-meeting, to be hekien at such place as they-shal! severally thick proper to appoint. Sect. 3. The officers of the state chapters shall be chosen apadally; by ballot, at‘sach time and place as the said grand chapters shall respectively direct. : . so Seet. 4, The several state grand chapters’ (subject to the pravit sions of this constitution) shall have the sole government and super- intendence of the several royal arch chapters, and lodges of most -exeellent, past, and mark master matons, within their respective ja> risdictions ; to assign their limits, and settle controversies that may happen between them; and shall have power, under their respective seals, and the sign manuel of their respective grand or deputy grand high priests, kings and scribes, (or their legal proxies) attested their respective secretaries, to covstitate new chapters of royal arch mysons, and ledges of: most excellent, past, and mark master ma- sons, within their respective jurisdictions, “ , we ‘Sect. 5. The-grond and deputy grand high priests, severally, shall have the power and authority, whenever they shall déem if ex- pedient, (during the recess of the grand chapter of which they are officers) to grant letters of dispensation, under their reepective hands; and private seals, toa competent number of petitioners (possessing, the qualifications required Pf the Sth section of the 2d article) em- powering them to open a cXapter of royal arch masons, and lodge of Inost excellent, past, and mark master masons, for a certain specifi ed'term of time; provided, that the said term of time shall not ex- tend beyond thenext'meeting of the grand chapter of the state in which such dispensation shall be granted ; and provided further, that the eame fees as are required by this canstitation for warrants, shallFREEMASON’S MONITOR. - 469. be first deposited in the bands of the grand treasurer. And in all cages of such dispeasations, the grand or deputy grand high priest, tespectively, whe may great the same, shall make report thereof; at: the next stated meoting of the grand chaptere of their respective je risdiotioas, when the gtand chapters, respectivel ‘either. continue or recall the said dispensations, or may grant ‘ne petition: evs a warrant of constitution. And in case such wartant shall be - gtanted, the fees firet deposited shall be credited in payment for the same ; but if a warrant shotid not be granted, nor the dispensation continued, the said fees sball be refunded to the petitioners, execpt: ing only sach part thereof as shall have been actually‘expended by means of their application, : . ' Sect. & The several state grand chapters shal] possess authori-’- ty, upon the institution of new royal arch chapters, or lodges of mark mastera, within their respective jurisdictions, to require the payment’ of such fees os they may deem expedient: and proper; which said fees shall be advanced and paid into the treasury before a warrant: ar charter shall be issued. . Sect. 7. No warrant shall be granted. for institutiog “Ipages of most excellent or past masters, independent of a chapter 6f royal arch masons. “Sect. 8. The grand‘chaptera, severally, shall have power-to re- quire from the several chapters and lodges under their respective ju- risdictions, auch reasoaable proportion of sums, received by them for. the exaltation or advancement of candidates, and such cer- tain apgual sums from their reapective members, as by their ordi- nancés or regulations shall hereafter be appointed; all which said: sums or,dges shall be made good, and paid anaually, by the said _ chapters and lodges respectively, into the grand treasury of the grand obapter under which they hold their authority, on or before the fret day of the respective annual meetings of the said grand chapters. jecl, 9. No warrant for the institatiou ofa new chapter of royal atch masons shall be granted, except upon the petition of nine regu- lar royal arch masons; which petition shall be accompanied by a certideate from the chapter nearest to the place where the new chap- ter is'intepded to he opened, vouching for the moral characters, and asonic abilities, of the petitioners, snd recommending to the grand. apter, under whose authority they act, to granttheir prayer. And no: warrant for the institution of-a lodge of mark master masons shall - be granted, except upon the Petition of (at Jeast) five regular mark master matons, accompanied by vouchers from the nearest lodge of that degree, similar (o those required upon the institution of a chapter, “Seel. 10. The grand secretaries of the state grand chapters shall severally make an aonual communication to each other, and also to. the gederal grand secretary, containing a list of grand officers, and all séch other matters as be deemed necessary for the mutual. information of the said grand phapters. And the said secreta- Yes shall also regularly transmit to the general grand secretary o dopy of all theic hy-laws afd regulations : . 45 Soa178 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. ’ : : Sect. 11. Whenever there shall have been three, or more royal arch chapters instituted in any state, by virtue of authority derived from this constitution, a grand chapter may be formed in such state, (with the approbation of one or more of the general grand officers) by the high priests, kings and scribes of the said chaptets, who shall be authorized to elect the grand officers. Provided always that no. new state grand chapter shall be formed until after the expiration of one year from the establishment of the junior chapter ia such state. Sect. 12. The severalgrand and deputy grand bigh priests, kings and scribes, for the time being, of the several state grand chapters, are bound to the performance of the same duties, and are invested with the-same powers and prerogatives, throughout their respective jurisdictions, as are prescribed to the general. grand officers, in the ‘4th section, Ist article, of this constitation. . ° Sect. 13. The jurisdiction of the several state grand: chapters, shall not extend beyond the timits of the state in which they shall teapectively be holdeo. . . ARTICLE Ill.” OF THE SUBOBDINATE CHAPTERS AND LODGES. Sect. 1. All legally constitated assemblies of royal arch mazoas are called Chapters; as regular bodies of mark masters, past mas- ters and most excellent masters, are calied Lopaxs. Every chapter ought to assemble for work at least once in every three months ; and: must consist of an bigh priest, king, scribe, captain of the host, prin- cipal sojourner, royal arch captain, three grand musters, secretary, treasurer, and as many members as may be fownd convenient der working to advantage. . _ Sect. 2. Every chapter of royal arch masons, and lodse of mark master masons, throughout thie jurisdiction, sball have a warrant of constitation, from the grand chapter of the state in which they may respectively be holden, or a warrant from one of the general grand officers. And no-chapter or lodge shall be deemed legal witbont such warrant ; and masonic communication (either public or private) is hereby interdicted and forbidden, between any chapter or lodge under this jarisdiction, or any member of either of them, and any chapter, lodge or arsembly, that may be so illegally formed, opened or bolden without such warrant, or any or either of their members, of any person exalted or advanced in such ‘illegal chapter or lodge. But nothing in this section shall be construed (o affect any chapter ork which was established before the adoptina of the grand roy- al are constitution, at Hartford, (on the 27th day-of January, A. D, 1798.) : “ soo Sect. 3, Whenever a wasragt is issued for instituting a chapter. of royal arch masons, with a power in said warrant to open and hold a lodge of most excellent, past and mark master.masons, the high priest king and scribe, for the (ime being, of such chapter, ‘shall be the master and wardens in said lodges, according 4o seniority.FREEMASON’S MONITOR. 474, Sort, 4. All applications for the exaltation or advancement of candidates, in any chapter or lodge, under this jurisdiction, shall lie over at Jeast one meeting, for the consideration of the members. Sect. 5. No mason ehall be a member of two separate and dis- tinct bodies, of the aame denomination, at one and the same time. Sect. 6. ‘No chapter shall be removed, without the knowledge of the high priest; nor any motion made for that purpose in his ab- seace ; but ifthe high priest be preseat, and a motion is made and seconded. for removing the chapter to «ome more convenient place (withio the limits prescribed in their warrapt) the high priest shall forthwith cause notifications to be issued to all the members, inform- Jag them of the motion for removal, and of the time and place when the question is to be determined; which notice shall be iseued atleast ten days previous to the appointed meeting. ‘But if the high priest (after motion duly made and seconded as aforesaid) should refuse or Deglect to cause the antices to be issued ag aforesaid, the officer next in rank, who inay be present at the next regular meeting following, (spon motion made and seconded for, that purpose) may in like man- ner issue the said notices. Scet. 7. All mark master masons’ lodges shall be regulated, in cases of removal, by the same rules as are prescribed in the forego- . ing section for the removal of Chapters. Meet. & The bigh priest, and other officers, of every chapter, and the officers of every lodge of mark master masons, shall be chos- ven annually, by ballot. . . Bact. 9. The high priest of every chapter has it in special charge as appertaining to his office, duty, and dignity, te see that the by- jaws of his chapter, as well as the general grand royal arch constitu- tion, and (he general regulations of the grand chapter, he duly ob- served ; that all the other officers of his chapter perform the dulics of their respective offices faithfully, and are examples of diligence aod iadastry to their companions; that true and exact records be kept of all the proceediags of the chapter, by the secretary ; that the treas- urer keep and reader.exact and just accounts of all the monies be- longing to the chapter; that regular returns be made hy the secreta- ry, annually, to the grand chapter ofall admissions of candidates ot members; and that the annual dacs to the grand chapter be regular- iy and ponctually paid. He has the special care and charge of the warrant of his chapter. He bas the right and aathority of calling his chapter. at pleasure, upon any emergency or occurrence which in his judgment may require their meeting, and he is to fill the chair when preagnt. It is likewise. his duty, together with hia king and scribe, to attend the meetings of the grand chapter (when duly summoned by the grand secretary) either in person, or by proxy. 7 Sect. 10. For the preservation of secrecy and good harmony, ‘and in order that due decorum may be observed while the chapter ia engaged in business, a worthy royal arch mason is to be appointed from time to time for tyling the chapter. His duty is fixed by cus- tom, and known in al regular chapters. He inay be elected anau-172 FRBEMASON’s MONITOR. ally, but is to continue in office oply during good behaviour, audivto . - be paid for his services, . » Sect, 11. All Jodges of mark mester masons are bavad to observe ithe two precediag articles, as far as they can be applied to the govern~ ment of a lodge. . Sect. 12. No chapter.shall confer the degrees of mark maater mason, past master, most excellent master, and royal arch masan, upon any brother, for a less sum than twenty dollars, And no lodge of mark master masons sha’. advance a brotber to thal degree for a Jess sum than four dollars. : . Sect. 13. When either of the officera or members of the general grand chapter, or of any of the state grand chapters, cannot polsun- ally attend their respective meetings, they shali severally have the aihority to conetitute a proxy, which proxy shall have the same right to n seat and vote as bis vonslitueat. . ARTICLE IV. OF CONSTITUTING NEW CHAPTERS. Seel. 1. When a warrant of constitution ie granted, by either of the general grand officers, or either of the state grand chapters, for constituting a new chapter of royal arch masons, the grand officers, Texpectivaly, shail appoint a day aod hour for comtituting the same, and installing the new officers. On the.day and hour appointed, the grand or deputy grand high priest,* with bis officers, meet in 2 com~ venient room, near to the place where the new chapter is to be con- ttituted. The officers of the new chapter are to be examined, by the .- deputy grand high priest, or some companion appointed for that por+ pose ; after they are approved, they are to seturn to the hall, and Prepare for the reception of the prand chapter. When notice is giv~ en, by the grand marshal, that they are prepared, the grand chapter walks in procession to the hall, when the officers appointed for the new chapter resign their seats to the grand oflicers, and take their several stations on the left; the necessary cautions are then gives from the chair, and the ceremony commences by performing an age - them or ode, adapted to the occasion. The officers and members of the new chapter then form in front of the grand high priest. . The deputy grand high priest then informs the grand high priest, that “ A umber of companions daly instructed in the sublime mys- teries, being desirous of promoting the honour of the art, have applis ‘ed to the grand chapter for » warrant to constitute a new chapter of royal atch masons, which having obtained, they are now assembled for the purpose of being constituted, and having (heir officers install- ed in due and ancient form.” ‘ The grand high priest then directs the grand secretary to read the warrant, which being done, Le asks the members of the new chap- ter if they still-approve of the officers nominated thereia ; this being signified accordingly, the grand high priest rises and says, . * Or the presiding officer for the time being.FREEMASON’S MONITOR.- - £78 “By virtae of the high power in me vested, [ do form yous my worthy companions, into a regalar chapter of royal arch masons $ from henceforth you are authorized snd empowered to open and hold a-todge of mark masters, past masters, and most excellent masters, and a chapter of royal arch masons ;. and fo do and perform ali such thitigs as thereanto may appertain ; conforming in all your doings to the general grand royal arch constitution, and the genera! regulations of the state grand chapter; and mey the God of your fathers be with gtide and direet you in all your doings.”? Grand Honours; The furniture, jewels, implements, utensil, &c. belonging to the @hapter (having previously been placed in dus form, covered, ini the centre) are then aacovered, and the new chapter is dedicated, in an- cient memner and form, as is well described in the most excellent miexter’s degree. The deputy grand. high priest then presents the - first office, of the newchapter to the grand high priest, saying, ‘* Most excellent grand high priest, “I present you my worthy companion ....s-sseee0 BOMInated in the warrant, to be installed high priast of thisnew chapter; | find him to be skiilul in the royal art, and attentive to the moral precepts of our forefathers, and have therefote no doubt but he will discharge the duties of his office with fidelity.” a ‘The grand high priest then addresses him as followe; §€ Most excellent ‘companion, ‘ *T feel much satisfaction in Performing my duty on the present oc- casion, by lnstalling you into the office of high priest of this new chap- ter. Itisan office highly honourable to all those who diligently effarm the important duties annéxed to it; your repufed mnagenic | khowledge, however, precindes the necessity of particular enume-- ration of those duties ; | shall therefore only observe, that by a fre- quent recurrence to the constitution, and genera} regulations, and a constant practice of the several sublime lectures and charges, you will be best able to fulfil them; and ! am confident, that the companions who are chosen to preside with you, will give strength to your en- deavours, and support your exertions. [f shall now propose certain qhestions to you, relative to the duties of yout office, and to which E must request your unequivocal anewer. : 1. Do you solemnly promise that you will redouble your en- deavours to correct the vices, purify the morals, and promote the- happiness of those of your brethren who have attained thia sublime degree. . ‘ 2. That you will never suffer your chapter fo be opened unless there be present nine regular royal arch masons. ‘ “¢3, That you will never suffer either more or fess than three breth- ren.to be exalted in your chapter at one and the same time. “4. That you will pot exalt any one to this degree, who has not shewn a charitable and humane disposition: or who has not made a considerable proficiency in tbe gees degrees. : 45S74 PREEMASON’S MONITOR. ‘*5, That you will promote the general’ good of our order, and’on all proper occasion» be ready to give and receive instructions, and porticalarly from the general and state gvand officers. 6, That to the ufmost of your power you will preserve the s0- Jemnities of our ceremonies, and behave, in open chapter, with the mest profoend respect and reverence, as an example to your com- pasions. “7, That you will abt acknowledge or have intercourse with wny chapter that does not work ender a constitutional warrant-or dispen- sation. . . “8. That you will net-admit avy visitor inte your chapterwhe has not been exalted in a chapter legally constitated, without his be- ing fret formally healed, . > *9. That you will observe and support such by-laws as may be made by yoer chapter, in conformity to the several grand reyat arch constitution, and the general regulations of the grand chapter... 10. That you will pay due respect and obedience to the inatrac- tions of the general and state grand officers, particularly relating to the severat lectures and charges, and will resign the chair to them, severally, when they may visit yoar chapter. “11, That you will support and observe the gow royal arch constitation, and the general regulations of the grand royal arch chapter under whore authority you act. ‘Do you submit to all these things, and do you promise. to ob- « serve and practite them faithfully 7? 4 These questions beiug answered in the affirmative, the companions all kneel 1p due form, and the grand high priest, or grand chaplain, Tepents the following, or eome other suitable prayer. . : “+ Most holy and glorious Lord, God, the great bigh priest of heav- en and earth! : ‘* We approach thee with reverence, and implore thy blessiog 6n the companion appointed to preside over this new assembly, and now prostrate hefore Thee ; Gillbis heart with thy fear, that his tongue and actions may pronounce thy glory. Make him stedfast in thy ser- vice: grant hitn firmaess of mind; animate his heart, and strengthen his endeavours; may he-teach thy jadgments aud thy laws; and may the incense he shall put before thee, upon thine altar, prove an ac- ceptable sacrifice unto thee. Bless him, O Lord, and bless the work ofhis hands. Accept us in mercy ; hear thou from heaven thy dwel- ling place, and forgive our transgressions. ‘ Glory-be to God the Father; as it was in the beginning,” &c. Responee, * So mote it he.” . . Al} the companions, except high priests and past bigh priests, are - then desired to withdraw, while the new bigh priest, is solemnly bound to the performance of his duties; and after the performance of other necessery ceremonies, not pfoper to be written, they are permitted to return. \ The grend high priest then addresses the new high priest, as fol- lows ; mo, ¥ .FREEMASON’S MOKITOR. £75 - “ Most excelient companion, “la consequence of your cheerful acquiescence with the charges and regulations jast recited, | now deciare you daly installed and amoiated high priest of this new chapter; not doubting your deter- mination to support the reputation and honour of our sublime order. Tnow cheerfally deliver unto you the warrant under which you are * to work; and I doubt not you will govern with such good order-and regwlarity, as will convince your companions that their partiality has not:been improperly placed.” . The grand high priest then clothes and invests the new high priest « with the various implements and insigaia of the order, with suitable ebarges to esch of them. The grand high priest then installs the several subdrdinate officers im tura; end points out to them the duties appertaining to their res-_ “pective offices; after which he pronounces a auitable address to the new ‘chapter, and closes the ceremony with the, following benedic- “ The Lord be with you all; let brotherly love continue; be not forgetful to entertain strangers. Now the God of peace our supreme High Priest, make you perfect to do hie will. “ Glory be to God on high, and ou earth peace and good wil) to men. As it was in the begianing, is now, and ever shall be, &c. Sect. 2. At the institution of ali lodges of mark master masons, under this jurisdiction, the same ceremonies as are préscribed in the Soregoing section, are to by fyed, as far as (bey will apply to that degree. y Sect. 3. Whenever it shal! be inconvenient for the general grand officers, or the grand or deputy grand high priests, respective} to attend in person, {o constitate a new chepter or lodge, and install the officers, they. shall severally have power and authority to appoint -.fome worthy high priest, or past high priest, to perform the necersa- ry ceremonies. . Coe Seet. 4. The officers of every chapter and Jodge under this juris- diction, before they enter upon the exercise of their respective offi- ges, and also the members of all such chapters and lodges, and every candidate upon his admission into the same, shail take the following _ obligation, vis. ‘1, A. B. do promise and sweer, that I will support and maintain the general grand royal arch constitution.” I uxrxey certify, that the foregoing is a true copy of the general grand royal arch constitution for the United States of America as al- tered, amended and ratified, at a meeting of the general grand chap- ter, begun and holden at New-York, in the state of New-York on the 6th day of June, A. D. 1816. WITNESS, JOHN ABBOT, G. G. Seeretary,476 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. CHAPTER IV. Grand Royal Arch Ghapter of Massachusetts. Pursuant to the general constitution, the grand chapter of this state was organized on the. twelfth of June, 1798. Its annual meetings. are holden alternatel z, at Boston and Newburyport, in the month of September. The chapters under its jurisdiction are as fol- . lows :— St. Andrew's ‘Chapter, No. 1, Boston, meets at the hall in Market - Square, the Wednesday preceding the full of the moon, monthly. King Cyrus’ Chapter, No. 2, at Newburyport. St John’s Chapter, No. 3. at Groton. Mount Vernon Chapter, No. 4. at Portland. King Solomon’: Chapter, No. 5, at Charlton. Washington Chapter, No. 6, at ‘Salem. King Hiram’s Chapter, No. 7, at Greenwich. Adoniram Chapter, No. 8, at ‘Attleborough. —t.e— ¥, .CHAP. V. . Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Rhode-F: sland Tue grand chapter of this state was organized: agreeably to the constitation, on the Faesday” foliowing the second Monday in March, -1798. ° This grand. chapter meets quarterly at Masons” . Hall in Providence, on the third Tuesdays of March, June, September, and December. . -., SUBORDINATE CHAPTERS. Laat Providence Chapter, No. 1, Providence. oot " Newport Chapter, No. 2; Newport. , a Temple Chapter, No. 3, W: * The Providence Chapter meets at St. Te ohn’ Hall, on the Thurs S day ‘succeeding the full moon, menthly.FREEMASON’S MONITOR. ' 47 CHAPTER VI. Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Connecticut. AGREEABLY to the general constitution, the grand chapter of this state was organized at Hart- ford on the seventeenth day of May, 1798, when’ the several grand officers were duly elected and installed into their respective offices. SUBORDINATE CHAPTERS, Hiram Chapter, Newton. Franklin Chapter, New-Haven. Solomon Chapter, Derby. Vanderbrook Chapter, Colchester. Washington Chapter, Middie- Franklin Chapter, Norwich. town. Unien Chapter, New-London. ———— . CHAP. VIL Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New-York, _ Agrecably to the ‘gonstitution of the general grand chapter, the high priests, kings and seribes of the royal arch chapters in the state of New- York, assembled at the city of Albany, on the second Tuesday in March, A. L. °5798, and or- ganized the grand chapier of the said state, which weeis annpally on the first Tuesday in February, at the city of Albany. _ SUBORDINATE CHAPTERS. * "The old Chapter, No. 1, N. York. De ta Fayette do. 9. Grenville. do. Washington do. No. 2, Federal do. No. 10, Cambridge. Hibernian do. No.3, do. Cyrus do. No. 11, Schenecta: Montgomery do. No. 4, Stillwater. Green Mo.doNo.12,Rutland,Vt. Temple do. No. 5, Albany. New-Lebanon do. No. 13, New- Hiadson do. No. 6, Hudson. Lebanon. Horeb do. No..7, Whitestown, St. Andrew's do. No. 14, Stam- Jerusalem do, No. 8, New-York. ford, Del. C. - SUBORDINATE MARK LODGES, Hudson M. M's L. No. 3, Hudson. Orange do. No. 4, Waterford. >478 FREEMASONS MONITOR. Otsego do. No. 5, Cooperstown. © Bennington do. No. 13, Beaning- Hovick do. No. 6, Hosick. ton, te Phoenix do. N. 7, New- ‘York. Fort Edward do. No. 14, Port Raral do. No. 8, Cambridge. Edward. . New Canaan do. No. 9, New Hiram de. No. 15, Lansiaburgh. Canaan. Aurora do. No. 16, Poultaey, Vt. Montgomery do, No. 10, Broad- Asylum do. No. 18, Coeyman's. albin. Campbell’s do. Duanesburgh. Montgomery do. No. 11, Stille — Fortitade do. No. 19, Brooklyn. water. Patriot do..No. 20, Pittstowa.. CHAP. VII. Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina. The officers of the several chapters which had been instituted in this state, by virtae of authori- ty derived from the constitution, convened in the city of Charlestown, and having obtained the consent and a approbation ih general grand king proceeded | to organ ‘and chapter for, the state of South Carolina. Phis grand chapter appointed proxies to attend the ensuing meetin the general grand chapter, by whom their proceedings were ratified and confirmed, and thesaid grand chapter was declared to be in u a . with the general grand chapter, agreeably to general grand royal arch constitution. — CHAP, IX, Grand Rroyal Arch Chapter of Ohio. On the 2ist day of October, A. D. 1816, the several royal arch chapters holden in the- atate: of Ohio, assembled by their officers, i in the town of Worthington, viz.FREEMASON’S MONITOR. 179 Amenican Usiow Chapter, holden at Marieiia, which originat- ed prior to the 27th January, 1798. ryronnnam Chapter, which also originated prior to the 27th Jan. Horen Chapter, holden at Worthington, under the general grand royal arch constitution. . Lo. Wasnincton Chapter, holden at Chilicotheunder the general grand royal arch constitution. - Upon motion made and seconded, it was re- solved unanimously, that it is proper and expe- dient to establish a grand royal arch chapter in the state of Ohio, in connection with, and in subordination to, the general grand royal arch chapter of the United States; conformably to the 44th sect. 4st art. and’ the 2d sect. 3d art. of the general grand royal arch constitution. . - The. convention having received information that M. E. Thomas Smith Webb, Depaty Gene- ral Grand High Priggwas in the vicinity, ap- pointed a committe wait on him, to infornt him of their proceedings, and to solicit his ap- probation, as required by the 11th sect. 4st art. of the constitution ; the committee were directed’ to invite him to attend at some convenient time, and install the grand officers into their respective offices. o A meeting was accordingly appointed to be holden at- Worthington on the 29th Oct. A. D. 1816, on which occasion a public procession was made, which proceeded to the Academy, where an oration was delivered by the Rev. James Kil- bourn, grand orator, and the irfstallation ceremo- nies were performed, ‘by the deputy general grand high pricst, in ample form. St180 FREEMASON’S MOXITOR.. SUBORDINATE CHAPTERS. No. 1, American Union, at Marietta. yoy No. 2, Cincinnati, at Cincinnati. No. 3, Horeb, at Worthington. No. 4, Washington, at Chilicothe. — . —_e— GHAP. X. 1 ewe Me " Convention of Royal-Arch Masons in.K entueky. A Convention of royal arch masons, residing | in different parts of the state of Kentucky, was holden at Lexington on the 44th:day of October, A. D. 1816, when the followiag proceedings. took place, viz. ae “Whereas it has been deemed important by* the Royal Arch Masons ragiding in the state of, Kentucky, that they shoM™ work in a regu) and constitutional mainer; that the benefi arising thereby may be permanent and uniform; and whereas doubts have arisen to the -powers, of any grand lodge to establish chapters of royal, arch masons: it has therefore been deemed ex-,. edient to appoint committees from Lexingtoli, rankfort, and Shelbyville, at and near whic! places most of the R. A. Companions in this” state reside ; to meet at Lexington, on. the sath": day of October A. D. 1816, to take the subject. into consideration. oy, The said committees, having assembled,. and”. produced their credentials, appointed John ae ett, M.D. chairman, and Anderson Miller, Esq. Secretary. eis: alL FREFMABON’S MONITOR. - £84 ‘: %'Phe object'of the meetirig having been taken indo consideration, it was unanimously « - ‘ + & Resolved, as the opinion .of this general committed, that for the regular establishment of a chapter of royal arch masons it 44 necessary to procare authority from some regularly: consti- toted grand royal arch chapter, having power to grantthe same. oo oe - Resolved, that as there is a:geaeral grand royal arch chapter for the United States of Amer- ica, properly constituted, a osed to grant chartere for the establishment at lodges of mark masters, past mastets, most excellent masters, and chapters of reyal arch masons, our authority and power ought to emanate from them. . Resolved, that it appears by the general grand reyal. arch congfitution, that either:of the st four general grail officers has authority to grant warrants for instituting lodges and chap- ters as aforesaid : and whereas the M. E, Thomas Smith Webb, deputy general grand-high priest of the general grand chapter, is now in this place, therefore = : * Resolved, that petitions be immediately pre-. , pared and presented to the said M. E. deputy general grand high priest, for warrants to cstab- lish chapters of royal arch masons in the several towns of Lexington, Frankfort, and Shelbyville ; which said resolutions and pregmblea were nnan- imously adopted.” Application, having been made ‘to the d eputy ' general grand high priest in constitutional form, for authorify to establish a royal arch chapter in Lexington, by the naue of Lexington Chapter ; 4 :482 FREBMASON’S MONITOR. anether in Frankfort, by the name of Frankfort Chapter; and another in: Shelbyville, by the name.of Shelbyville Chapter; he issued charters for the aame accordingly, on the 14h day of Oc. tober, A. D. 1816. Qa the day following, the deputy general grand high priest attended at the masonic hall; “in Lexington, and installed the officers of the several chapters before mentioned into’ their res- - pective offices in ample form. ——_—— . CHAPTER XI. i - Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Vermont.” Tue grand royal arch,. chapter of Vermont was organized A. 5868, and admitted: inte the unien under the general grand royal arch constitution, Meeting for the election of ihe several grand officers on the first Wednesday’ in: Jane anpually. . . “Ny . SUBORDINATE Cia PTERS, Green Mountein ‘Chapter, No. 1, Rutland. Jerusalem do. No. 2, Vergennes. ' c do. Ne, 3st Abn, a Tew do. No. 4, Bennington. hve King Solomon do. No. 5, Mont ‘Windsor do, No. 6, Windsor. wot \ seeteestaneeneeene do, Mo. 7, Bradford. King Solomon's Chapter, N. ¥. Meets an the third Wednesday of Jepunty, March, May, July, September, Getober, and i Hirem Union Merk Lodge, Pawlet. ‘Union Mark Lodge, Morning Star Mark indge, Povtoey: 7 2 |FREEMASON’S MONITOR, 188 | om a CHAPTER XII. "CEREMONIES and CHARGES on rae , : °P niltion ofthe, Ofcers of Boal rch, Chapter, : 4. The. grand :officers will meet at a conve- nient place, and open. «. - 2. The sabordinate chapter will meet in the - outer courts of their hall, and form au avenue for the reception of the grand officers. -. 8. (When formed they will despateh a’commit- tee to the place where the grand officers are as- ‘setnbled, to inform the grand marshal that the ‘¢hapter is prepared to receive them; the grand 'e al witl announce the same to the grand “eficérs, and introdace the committee. . td. The grand officers will move in procession, eonducted by the committee, to the hall of the chapter; wheu tha grand high priest eriters, the ebapter will give the grand honours. . - 5. When the grand officers have passed through the avenue, the chapter. will form rank entire, and fxce to the front; the officers of the ehapter then file.off, and form a-front rank two paces in advance of their members. - «16; The grand secretary wilt then call over the - witties of the officers elect, and the: grantl high . priest will ask whether they accept their respec- tive offices. If they answer in the affirmative,£84 PREBMASON’S MONITOR, be then asks the members whetber they remap salisficd with their choice. If they answer iy the affirmative, he directs their officers to proach the sacred volume, and become qualified for installation, according to ancient usage and custom. : . r 7. The grand marshal will then form thg whole in procession, in single files, and in ease the ceremonies are to be performed in public, they march to the chureh, or if they are to be perfurmed in private they will mareh through the veils into the inner apartment, where they. will susreand the aliar, which is .ta be previeus- ly farnished and prepared, in ample -form, {gn the occasion. . me. me - oe 8. All present will them kmee], amd the fol- lowing prayer will be reeited.. -. nod, PRAYER. _ & Almighty and Sapreme Governor and, Ralez of heaven and earth! who is therein heaven but thee, and: who upom the earth.ean stand ia competition: with thee? Thy omniscient mind brings all things in review, past, present, and to come; thine omnipotent arm direets the. moras tavnis of the vast creation; thine omnipresent, eye pervades the secret recess ef every hearts thy boundless beneficence.supplies-us with.every: comfort and eajoyment; and thine unspeskas ble perfeetions aud glery surpass the understands ings of the children of men! Our Father, who _ art in heaven, we invoke thy benediction. upon: the purposes of our present assembly ; let this: chapter be established to thine honour; let-its- . ‘#RKEMASON’S MONITOR. 1B Uilders be endowed: with wisdom to disedtis;‘and fldclity to pursue, ‘its truest interests 5 let ts meim- bs, be éver mindfal of the duty they’owe (to their the obediitnee they owe to their superists, . the love they owe to their equals, -and the good will they owe to all mankind. Let this chapter bs consecrated to thy glory, and its members ever — étemplify their love to God by their beneficence ta"man. fe - “Gory be to God on high!” or Response, “ Aimen ! “So mote it be.” :#§, ‘The whole then repair to their ‘spprepriate Kutions* . 40. An anthem or ode is to be performed. -cif4.An oration or address is to be delivered: . 18. An ode or piece-ef musie.. [43. The deputy grand high priest then rises, and informs the grand high priest, that a num- ber-of companions, daly instructed in the sublime mymevics, being desirous of promoting the honbur ” gating the principles of the art, have erste the mand eba pter for a: warrant to. con. ane ‘a-pew chapter of reyal arch masons, whieh harieg ebtained, thoy are-now. assembled for the porpere of being constitated, aod having their of- ere installed in due ‘and ancient‘ ferm.” } “of44. Tho grand marshal will then form the and members:of the-rew chapter ip front of ‘the grand officers ; afler which, the grand: UANpre—Those paragrapta, which a are enelosed within brackets,. exclusively to cases. when new chapters are constituted, and officers instatled for the fitet time : the rest epply equally te ach cases, a well ‘on installations. . . 16% |$66 FRREMAGON’S MOMETOES high priest. - direots- the grand ‘eoroiery fo tend the warrant. } sido [15. The grand high priest then sissa and saya, “By vittne of dhe high-powers in-me vest- ed, I do form yau, my respected’ compatiiong. into a reguler:chapicr of: reyal arch masourg from hereeforth you are agthorized and empow- ered to open and hold a lodge of: mark maaiazey past masters, and most excellent mastets, andy * ehapter of royal arch masons; and io do and perform all such things as thereunto may appers tain; conforming in all your doings to the ; gene> xal-grand reyal- arcl constitution; aad the general ' fegalations of the'state grand chapter 5” and aa the God of ' your fathers be with you, gu direct you jn alt yeur doings.” (16. The public grand. honoors wilt then. be given by the officers and members ofthe new | chapter, while passing ia review ig front of grand efficere. } aa . +7. The. furniture, clothing, jewels, ‘igh menis, utensils, &c. belonging to the chapter, (having been previously placed inthe centre; ih front of the grand officers, covered) are: now: un- _ covered, [and the new chapteris dedicated. 1m anx cient manner and form, as is. well. described . i the most excelent master’s . Hegre 4 18, The deputy grand bigh priest wilt theti ‘preeent the first offeer of then new chapter to the grand high priest, saying; ‘ “ - Most excellent grand high priest, : us ~*©{ present you my worthy COMPANION svescseseee sossennees mint ‘ed in the warrant to be installed high priest of this new chapter find him to be skilful in the royal art, and attentive ta the mordl pre- cepts of our forefathers, and haye therefore go doubt but he’ will false charge the duties of his office with fidelity.’ .PEBEMASON’S wowtron: 187 bBhe greed ‘high ‘priest then addresses thin as follows : : : - : eee vor etalon ln pertrming ay af ™ io perserm: . onthe pretent ‘asian, by installing yoo into the office Shh ert of this pew ter. It is an office highly Honourable to all those who diligent} thu ippormot duties amsexed-te it} your repited m: f however, prec the necessity of a particular enumer lon Of those duties ; J shall efore only observe, that by @ fre- q@tat recurrence to the constitution, and general regulgtions; aid a gh Practice of the several sublime loctares and charges, you will re! st able to fulfil them; and f am confident, that the companions ete éhogen to preside with you, wil} give streagth to your em devours, and support your exertions. [ shall sow propose cértein questions ta you, relative to the duties of your office, and to which 1 grist request your uneqeivocal answer. vo Teas 4, Do you solemaly promises that you will redouble your ehditav- hae to correet.the vices, amend the morals, and promote the happi- 3a of those of your brethren who have attained this aublime degres. *- 2, That you will never suffer your chapter to be epened unless there be pine regodar peyal atch masons. . +3, That you wil ne fer either more or less theg three breth- en te be exalted in your thapter at one and the same time. ute That will net oxplt one to this degyee, who has sgt iene a charvable and humane dieporition 3 oF who bas not made a idcrable proficiency in the foregoing degrees. . “5. That you wilt promote the general gvod of oer order, end op all proper occasions be ready to give and receive instructions, and particularly from the general and state grand officers. : ~ + 6, That to the utmost of your power you will preserye the solesnt Jes of our ceremonies, and behave, in open chapter, with the most pra Weed Jespect and reverence, as an example to your companions. 47. That will not aeknowtedge or bave intercourse with any Ghepter that not work under a‘constitutises} warrant or dispen- sation. : “6. That you will not admit ang visitor into your chapter who has not been exalted in a ¢hapter legally constituted, withoxt bis be» ipg first formally healed, : . "469. That you will observe and support such by-laws as may be. wbddby your chapter, in conformity 40 the general ral grand royal arch constitution, and the general regulations of {he grand chapter. , 40. That yoa will pay due respect and obedience to the instruc- tions of the general and state grand officers, particularly relating to several lectures and charges, and will resign the chair to them, severally, when they may visit your chapter. , ‘ . #41. That you will support and observe the general graid toyab arch constitution, ead the general regulations of the grand royal arch chapter under whose authority you act.468 ss enesiwason’s. MONTTOR. ** Doxyhe andiait fo all tess thinge; aed dv got promias tCobnbtes! and practise them faithfully?” . ruts Theeo, questions: being, answered inthe affium, stive, the companions all knoel ia due furm,. aud the grand high priest, or grand. chaplain, repeats’ the followiag, or some other suitable prayer... " ¢ Most holy and gloricus Lord God, the great High Priest of hexy- en and earth! We approach thee with reyereace, and implere thy blessing on the companion appointed to preside over this new masem- bly, and now proatrate before thee ; fill his heart with thy fear, that his tongue actions may pronounce thy glory. Make him stead- fast in thy service ; gract him firmness of mind; animate bis heart, and strengthen his eadeavours;, may be teach thy judgmente and thy, Jaws; and may the incense he shall put before thee, upon thine it tar, prove an acceptable agcrifice unto thee. Bless him, O Lord, and bless the work of hishands. Accept us in mercy; hear thou from heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive our transgressions. = “Glory be to God the Father; as it wap inthe beginaing,” &¢. Response, ‘So mote it be.” . yee - 49.:The grand high priest will then -cause the high priest elect to be invested with his clothiag,» badges, &e. aftor' whith he wil address him as follows, viz, . ohn « Companion, . . . ,& In cansequence of your cheerful acquiescence’ with the charges which you have heard recited, you are vow. qualified for installation aa the high: priest of this royal arch chapter; and it is in-, euimbent upon, mg, upon this occasion, to point. oul some of the particulars appertaining to your; office, duty, and dignity. Co laste s All legally constituted bodies of. royal ange masons are called chapters, as regular bodies: of. tuasons of ajl other degrees are called lod eg, Every chapter ought to assemble for work al! least once in every three months; and must con-, sist of a high priest, king, scribe, captain of the:FRRQMLSGR’S MORITOR... Cd] heel: prindipal sejourner, regal arch captain, three masters of the veils, secretary, treasurer, and as many members ss: may be found ceave- wiett.for working te advantage. ' loa Phe officers eal ‘the chapter officiate in the gen. m for couferring the . degrees, according to rank, ae follows: arslory ¢ “The high priest, aa master. 4 The king,.as senior wardes. ‘66 The acribe, as jonior warden, . x The captain of the host, as marshal or mas- ter of ceremonies. : Coos . “The principal sojommer, as juuior deacon.. . & The royal arch captain, as senior deacon. . ©The master of the first veil, as juniors over- seer. od : . .. # The ‘meter of the second veil,. as senior . + ¥he master of the third veil, as master aver- seer, ny . ©The eeeretary, treasurer, and tyler as offi. cers. of corresponding rank. . ot ° Phe high priest of every. chapter ‘has it in ecial charge fo. see that the by-laws of. his’ apter, as welt.as the grand royal, arch. eonati- tution, and the regulations of the grand chap- ter are duly observed; that all the officers of his chapter perform the duties of. their:respective, Offices faithfully, and are examples of diligence aud industry to. their. companions; that true sud accurate, records of all the. proseedings of the chapter are kept by the secretary; that- the Weasurer keeps and renders. exact and just. ac-: counts of all the monies and other ptoperty be~496 FRE Ason’s MONITOR, ing: tothe-chapter; taat-the- } retden be made: apnualty ine apa ckepiens cand that, the annnal.dacs. to the. grand chapter ae, regularly and punctually paid. He has the ragh} and the authority of-calling hie chapter together | at pleasnre, upon any:emergency er occurrence, which in his judgment may require their nvect~ ing. It is his privilege and duty, together with his king and scribe, to-attend the meetings: of the grand chapter, either in person or by. proxy 3 hod the ivell being of the institution requires. that this duty should on no occasion be omitted, «“ Let-the Mitre, with which you.are invested, remind you of the dignity of the offiee you sus- tain, and its inscription impress upon ‘your nrmd a sense of your dependence upon God ; ‘that per. ion is not given unto man upon the eatth, and that perfect holiness belongeth alone’ unto theLord. 2. C: : : “The Breastplate, with which you are deeo- rated, in imitation of that opon whieh were en- graven the names of the. iwelve trikes, and” worn by the high priest of Heraci, is to toseh. you that you are always tobeac- in: mind your -responsi- bility to:the laws-and erdiannees of the institu. tion, and: that the -honeur and. interest: of your chapter-and its members sliowld be always acer : Phe varieus-calowrs of. the. Robes yeu: wear are: entblematioal: of -every.- grace: and. virtee, which can: adorn-and. beautify the hamen mind; cath.of -whigh will be briefy iHustrated in the coarse of tive, charges jo be delivered. to year subordinate pfleers, . aPREEMASON’S MORTFORI £ 2 You wil now take charge of -your office: tending upon their right, and present them ge rally in saceession to the. deputy grand hi; ' priest, by whom they will-be presented to me { stallation.” . : ” 80: The high priest’ of the chapter will th regent his second officer to the deputy gra fish priest, ‘who will present him. to the gra: high priest, in the words of the constitution. T grand “high, priest will agk him whether he h attended to the. ancient charges and regulatic before recited to his superior officer; if he a gwers ig the affirmative, he is asked whether . fally and freely assents. to the same; if he a swerg-in the affirmative, the grand high pric irects his deputy to invest him with his clothin c..and then addreases him as followa, viz. . Charge to the Second Officer, or King. ‘i Cepanzen, = ce u€'The important. station to .which yon a ulected in-this chapter requires from.‘yoo exe! plary, conduct ; its duties demand yeur-most 4 siduvns attention ; you are to-steend amd sappc your chief in: all the: requirements ef his wed, should ensualties at any: time prevent | attendanee, you are to succeed him inthe pe ‘feeniance of hia duties. °° Your badge: (the level, surmounted by vier) should remind ‘you, that. hy: we the representative of.a king, and exalted | - UBce above: your companions, :yet: that you. 1 main upon a level with them, as respeots.yo i498 | “PRERMASON?S MONTTOR: = daly ‘to God, totyvar neighbor, find to four? belfy- that youare eqoally boatd with them:43 be obedient to:the.luwe aud ordinances of -the institution, te be ebaritable, hamane, and jast;i and to seek every oceasion of domg geod. - —_- Your office tenches a. striking lesson of ha. mility. ‘Fhe institutions of pelitical society _ teach as to consider the king as the chiefof cre: ated beings, and that the first duty of his sub. jects is ta obey his mandates; but the instita: - tions of our subline ‘degrees, hy. placing the king in a siluation subordinate to the bigh priest, teach us that aur duty to God is para- mount to all ether daties, and should ever elaim ’ the priority of our obedience to mans and that ‘however strongly we may be bound to obey the laws of civil’ society, yet that those Ihws to ba jnst, should never intermeddle with mattérs of conscience, nor dictate articles of faith, = |, « The scarlet robe, an emblem of imperial dig. nity, should remind yon of the paternal concttr yeu should ever feel for the welfare of yout chapter, and’ the ardent’ zeal with. whith yod: sheuld endeavour to promote its ‘prosperity. - - In presenting to-yon the crowr, which is: att. emblem of royalty, I would ‘remind you, that: to reign sovereign in the “hearts and affections: of men must be fat more grateful to a generous! and benevolent mind, than to role over their” lives’ and fortunes; ‘and that to enable ydu to enjoy this preeminence With honcur and satié- faction, you must subject your own passiong and. prejadices fo the dominion of reason and charity:: You are entitled to the second seat in the’ ‘- ERERMAGON’S MONITOR, £93 chungil of yeur companiona, Let. the: bright example of your illustrious predecessor in the grand council at Jerusalom,-stimulate, you. to the faithful discharge of yaur duties: and whea tha King of kinge shall summon you into his imme. diate presence, from his hand may. you. receive scrown ef glory which shall never fade away.” 21. The king will then retire to the line of. officers, and the seribe will be presented in the mtinner before mentioned. ‘ After his investiture, the grand high priest will address him: as fol- lews, viz. Pe . : r - Change'to the Third Officer, op Scribe. - & Companion, So en * ._ Phe office of scribe, to which you are elect- ed, is very important and respectable; in the absence of your superior officers, you are bound “ta. sueceed them, and to perform their ‘duties. ; purposes of the institution ought never to .auifer for want of intelligence in its proper offi- cers; you will therefore perceive the necessity there is of your possessing such qualifications as will enable you to accomplish those duties which are incumbent upon you in your appropriate siation, as well as those which may occasionally, devolye on you, by the absence of your supe-. Tlors. The Purple Robe, with which you are invest. ed, is an emblem of union, and is calculated to remind you that the harmony and unanimity of the chapter should be your constant aim; and to this end you are studiously to avoid all octa- © . “7+08 “‘FREEMASON’S- MONITOR. siens of. giving offemee,.or counteninchig any ‘thing that may create divisions or dissensions. “You are,. by all the ‘wieans. in .your power, to endeavour te establish-2 permanent uuion and ‘good undersianding steong all orders and. de- of masotry ; ‘and, as the glorious sun :at - ite meridian height dispele the mists and.clauds’ “whieh obsenre. the horizon, so. may your emer- dions tend to dissipate the gloom of jealousy aad discord whenever they may appear ole Your badge, (a Pluwmb-rule, surmounted by the ‘Furban) is an emblem of rectitude and vigi- lance; and while you stand asa watchman upon the tower, te guaril your companions agedast the © approach of thase enemies of human felicity, in. temperance ant exces, let this faithful monitor ever remind you to walk uprightly in -your'sta- tion ;. admonishing and animating -your compan- jons to fidelity and jodestry, while at labour, and ‘to temperance and moderation while -at refrest. ‘ment. . And when the great Watehman of: lerael, Whose eye never slumbers nor sleeps, shall re. ieve you from your post on earth, may he pan mit you in heaven to vvarlicipate ‘in that food and refreshment which is a ~ “Such as the saiats in glory. love, wo ES +* And such aa apgels eat, moe fa 8 22, The séribe will ther retire to the line of of ficers, and the next officer be presented as befote. Charge to the. Fourth Officer, or Captain of the Eoet. 46. CoMPANION, : s : was paid anto them. Give ye now. command: - ment to cause these men to cease, aad thét..this..- city be not builded, until another cemmania: . _ ment shall be given from me. ‘Take heed: aay: that ye fail not ‘to do thie: svby. should damage :: grow to-the huot of the kings? . Now, when the: ? copy of kieg Artaxerxes’ ivtier: was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the seeibe, and-theiricom-. panions, they went up in haste. to: Jerusalem, unto the Jews, and made. them to-cease by force: apd power. -'‘Fheu eeased the work of the: house. * of -God, which is at Jerusalem. Se it esased: un. . to the second yeat of the reign of Darius, king- of Persia, © ~ St, - Darius the king having ascended the throne -. of Persia, the children of the captivity were in-. spired with new: hopes of protection and sup. port.ia completing their noble aud glorious -ua-: dertiking,; whieh had’ beer so.often and so long « impeded by their advergaries on the other side of. theriver, °° : a . wo The ancient histerians inform us, that. Datius, »: while he was yet a private man, made a yow to: : God, that if ever he-came to :the threne -ha .» would restore all the hely.vessels that were-at-. Babylon, and sead them back again to Jerusas lem. Zerubbabel, one of the most:excellent-aud: t- faithful of the rolers of the Jews, having been - formerly distinguished by the favourable. notice-. o ‘FRERMASON’S MONITOR, ai¢ aol frien of the king while ‘in’ paleute tife,. offered hieaself to oncuttar the bazardous en- terprise of: traversing the Pessian : domintons,.. and seeking admission te the royal presence, is order that he might scine the firat favourable- moment to remind the. king of the vow which: ha had made, and te impress.upon- his mind the. almighty force ard importance of rauTH... From: the known prety of the king- no doubt was en- tertained obtaining his consent that their enemies might be removed far from-ibence, and- that they might be no boager iapeded in the glo. rious underinaking in which they-were engaged. ”. The. council. of rulers accepted, with great joy, this noble sacrifice on the past of Zerubbe- bel, and ivested bim with the netessary pasd-. perts.and commendations to enable hiai to pass. through their own domvinions in safety. Hay. . ing passed the barriers, and. entered the Persian: domitfions, he wae taken captive, clothed in the habiliments of a slave, and put in ekeins; but . not’ discouraged by this’ misfortune, he dectar. ed bimeelf s prinee of the power of Judah, and depraniied an audienee of the sovereign. He was. told that he could only appear in the pre: senes of the sovereign as a captive -and slave ; to which he consented, being impressed with. a belief, that if by any means he could gaia ac- cess to the -king he should succeed in the object of tris journey. . on - Teevubbabel, haviug thus gained admission to ° the royal presence, wae recognized by the king, - as the friend: and campanion of bis youth, and . was-iaterroguted ag to his motives in. altempés -‘ ait . FREEMASONS MONITOR. ing to rads the barriers of his dominions; to ‘which Zerubbabel replied, that he was’ inducetl to'seek the face of the ‘king by .the -tears ‘and - cemplainis: of his brethren and companions in: Serusalem, whe were impeded by their adversa-: vies on the other side of the-river in ‘the noble aad glorious undertaking of rebuilding the house.” of the Lord, in which they had been permitted to engage by their late sovereign master Cyrus the kiag; that this great work havirig . been: made to cexse by force and power, he had come to implore fhe sovereign that he-might be re. stored to his eonfdence, and admitted amongst: the servants of his housebeld. The kiag answer, eil, that he had often reflected: with pecaliat™ piersure upon their former intimacy; that he G heard, with great satisfaction, of his’ fame. as a wise and accomplished ruler among the fr- chitects of his country; that having a profound ~ veneration for an ingtitution which. was reppted to :praptise mysteries. which were :calculated to: | premota the glory of the. nation, amd the hap-: piness of the people, he would instantly reetore hier to favagr, upon condition that. he would reveal those wysteries whieh s6.eminently dis. tinguished the srehitects of the Jews from those of all other rations, oe Ty . Lerubbabel replied, that their institutions in- coleated the’ doctrine, that: rkuTH }q a divine. attribute, atid the foundation of- every virtue} that to be geod: meh and true was the firet:Jesson they were taught; that his, ehgagements were inviolable; that if he could obtain. the roya}. - favour ‘only by the sacrifice of. his integrity, -FREEMASON’S MONETQR. R15 he should. humbly -beg leave, ta renounce the protection of the sovere and cheerfully sub. _ Wl to an honourable exile, or a glorious death. : The king, atrack with admiration at, the firm, . ness aud discretion of. Zerukkabel, declered that ; his ,virtue and integrity were truly commenda. ble; that his fidelity io his engagement?’ wers worthy of imitation, and from that moment be . Was restored to his confidence. Bo, .,, Darius, in the first year of his reign, gave ‘a, splendid and magnificent entertainment to the princes and nobility; and after they had retired, _dinding himself unable to sleep, he fell into die. “cpnrse with his three favourite officers, to wham “ke proposed certain questions, telling them, -at the same. time, that he who should give bim the " most reasonable aud. satisfactory answer, shonld be clothed in purple, drink in a golden cup, wear a silken tiara,.and a golden chain about his neck, oe tok og “He then propesed this question: Which is greatest, the strength of zing, of the king, of wo. men, or of truth? To this the first answered, wine is the strongest; the second, thet the king was strongest ;-and the third, (who was Zerub- habel) thal women were stronger, bat above, all . things TRUTH beareth the victory. . On the following day the king assembled to- gether the princes and nobilily, to hear the ques. . tion debated; and having placed: himself upos ~ the royal seat of judgment, he called. opon.thete ‘to make a public defence of their several opinions; whereupon the firat began upon the strength of ‘wine, as follows : : belt a316 FREEZMASON’S MONITOR. The power of Wines “0 ye princes and rulers, how -exeeeding strong is wine! it causeth alt men toerr that drink it:' it maketh the mind of the king and the beggar to be allone; of the bondman and. the freeman; of the poor man and of the rich; it turneth also every thought into. jollity and mirth, so that a man-remembereth neither sor-_ row nor debt; it changeth and elevateth the spirits, and enliveneth the heavy hearts of the miserable. It maketh a man forget his bretbrea, and draw his sword against his best friends. 0. ye princes ang rulers, is not wine the strongest, that forceth us to do these things 7” . The Power of the Kings “ken began the second upoa the power of kings, and spoke as follows: = - ° - “Tt is beyond dispute, O. princes and. rulers, that God has made man master of all things un- der the sui; to command them, to make use of them, and apply them to his service as he pleas- es: but whereas men have only dominion over other syblunary creatures, kings bave an author- ity even over men themselves, arid a right of ru- ling them hy will and pleasure. Now, ‘he that is master of those who are masters of all things else, hath no earthly thing above bim.” The Power of Women and. of Truth. - - Then began Zerubbabel upon the power of women and of truth, and spoke as follows : “ . General Grand Recorder. “Listof Gensral Grand Officers, elected June 21st, 4. D. 1816; to con- tinue in office until the third Thuraduy in September, A.D. 1819. M. E. and Hon. DEWITT CLINTON, Esq. of New-York, Gene eval Grand Master. “oe . THOMAS SMITH WtBR, Esq. of Boston, Depuly General Grand Master. HENRY EFOWLE, Esq. of Boston, G. G. Generalissime. EZRA AMES, Esq. of Albany, G. @. Captain General. Rev. PAUL DEAN, of Boston, G. G. Prelate. . MARTIN HOFFMAN, Esq. of New-York, G. @. Senior Warden, JOHN CARLILE, Esq. of Providence, (R.J.) G.G. Junior Whrden.246 FREEMASOX’S MONITOR. PETER ORINNEELL, Ese. of Providence, (R. 1.) G.G. Treasurer. 3. J. LORING, Eeq. of Boston, G. G. Recorder. THOMAS LOWNDES, Esq. of New-York, G. G. Warder. JOHN SNOW, Esq. of Providence, (R. I.) G@. G. Standard Bearer. JONATHAN SCHIEPFELIN, Eeq. of N: York, G.G.Ssord Bearer. —ee “CHAP. IIL. LIST OF ENCAMPMENTS. , Massachusetts. — Encampment of K. 'T. Boston. Encampment of K. 'T. Newburyport. Couneil of K. R. C. at Portland. _ Rhode-Tstand. So St. John’s encampment of K. R. C.—K. T.- and K. of M. meets at Masons’ Hall in Provi- fence, on the first Monday evenings in Marth, June, September and December. , Newport encampment of K. R. C.—K. T. and K. of M. meets at Newport. , / . New-York. The old encampment, city of New-York. Jerasalem encampment, | do. Montgomery encampment, Stillwater. Temple encampment, Albany. ERP OF PART FIAET.RULES . FOR THE GUIDANCE OF . CHRISTIAN FREEMASONS. . no . : .. “4, Wership and adere the Moet Aron, by whose order every thing that existe had ite drigin; by whose unremitting operations every thite telsrecerved. Bow thy knees before the incarnnte word, and ‘prtise Frovidende tat catmed thee t6 be torn in the bosom of chiris- tebey, : {Loolers hin divine réligiop‘evory athefesand let nene of it daties go unfulfilled. Let every one of thy netions be distingwisti- a ana enlfghtened photy, without bigotry and-fasaticion. . “Remember atwoys thet Man is the-master-pieee ofthe crea-. tion, because Gon himself animated him with his breath. Be senei- ‘8 of the immortality of thy sont) and separate from this heavenly, ~ uaperishable being, alf tbat is foreign to it. “IH, Thy firat homage thou dweet to the Deity; the second to.the “enthortty of civil society. Honaur the Father of the State ; love thy ‘cowatry ; be religiously s¢ruputous in the fulfilling of all the duties of ‘good eitizen. .-Gensider that they are become sacred by the yolan- * 4dry masonic vow, and that the violation of them, which ino profane “xan would be wenkness, in thee would be hypocrisy and criminality. 4¥.- Love affectionately all these. who, as offspring of the same progenitor, have like thee the same form, the same wants, andan - Semmortal eoal: The mother cowptey‘of & Miédon is the’world. All that concems mankind is contained within the-circle of his compres. Heneur the Order of Freenmsons, which has extcided ilstifasfar as enlightened reason, and come to our temples to do homage to the sacred rites of humanity. -280 PREEMASON’S MONITOX, ‘YY, God suffers man to partake of the onttmited eternal happit which be found from eternity in himself. “Strive to resem vine Origian! by: making ell mankind as-happy os thoz canst. , 38g good can be imngined, thet ie not an object of thy activity «Let " effectzal and waiversal benevolence be the plusad rule of thy actions. Remein pot igsensible to the cries af the miserable, Detest avariar and oatentatios, Do.aetdocks fee.the reward of sirtue im ther-plas- dits of the multitude, bat in the innermost recemes.of thine! own heart ; and if thou canst not make as many happy as thou wishest, Teflect on the sacred tie of benevolence that unites us, andes exert thy- ‘self to the utermost of our fruitful labours. VI. Be affable and serviceable; kindle virtue in every heart. Re- joice at thy ngighbour’s prosperity, and never embitter it with envy. Forgive thy enemy, and if thou wouldst revenge thyselfon him, do it by benevolence. Fulfil by that means one of the most exalted commands of religion, and pureue the career of thy original dignity. VII. Scrutivize thy heart to discover its most secret dispositions. Thy soul is the rough ashler which thou must polish. Offer up to the Deity regular inclinations and restrained passions. . Let thy course of life be without blemish, and chaste ; thy soul, penetrated with love of'truth, candid and modest. . Beware of the dismal consequences of pride; it was pride that first caused the degradations ofmen. - Stady the mennivg of our embjems; under their veil important sotiafactory truths are concealed. VIII. Every Freemason, without any cousideration to what sect. of religion he belongs, where he was born, or what rank he holde, + thy broti-er, and has a claim wpon thy assistance. Houour in human -society the adopted gradations of rank; in our assemblies we ac: knowledge only the preference of virtue to vice. Be not ashamed before the world of an honest man, whom thou hast acknowledged asa brother, Haste to his ossistance ; offer thy hand to lift up the fallen; and let not the sun set before thou art reconciled with thy brother, if thou hadst any difference with him. Itis only by unapim- ity that our labours can prosper. 1X, Be faithful in fulfilling all that thou hast engeged i inee.e a Free: mason. Revere and oLey thy superiors, for they spenk in the name ofthe iaw. Keep always in sight the vow of secrecy ; shouldst thoaPRREMASON’s MONITOR. RB ever violate it, hou wosldst find the torturer in thine own heart, and become the horror of all thy brethren. ‘These are the rules by which every Freemason eugit to live ; and fhe does v0, we may with confidence bope, that he will find a happy entance into the eupremc Celestia} Lodge, where the ineffable bright- ‘tem of the great and adovable Ancarrgcr of the Univeree is the on- iplight; ond where the most extatic Pesaures are continvelly fow- ‘ig for wrernsere.neTHE FREEMsSON’S MONITOR ; ILLUSTRATIONS OF ;MASONRY : IN TWO PARTS, BY THOMAS SMITH WEBB, PAST GRAND MASTER OF THR GRAND LODGE OF RHODE ISLAND, ETo. — PART SECOND. _ OONTAINING > AN ACCOUNT OF THE INEFFABLE DEGREES OF - . MASONRY ; AND THE HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY IN AMERICA. SALEM: PUBIASHED BY CUSHING AND APPLETON. Flagg & Gould, prioters, Andover. : . 1818, .wtPREFACE, —.— aoe Tue Ineffable Degrees of Masonry, the history and charges of which.are contained in (hew@low- ing pages, areas ancient (it is alleged) as the time of king Solomon ; the proof of whieh is probably known only to these who are professors of the degrees. The general design of this ‘part of the work is to preserve the history and charges of the several ineffable degrees from falling into oblivion; with which they have been long threatened, as well from the small number of conventions of masons who possess them, as from the little attention that has been paid to their meetings of late years. It will also serve to convince masons who pos- sess the degrees treated of in the first part of this work, that there is a total difference between those and the ineffable degrees; for it is n cir--256 : PREFACE. camstance necessary to be known, that there is no part of these degrees that have any resem- blance to the fourth, fifth, sixth, or seventh de- grees before mentioned, or that have any refer- - ence or allusion to apy of the circumstances on whieh those degrees were fonnded. Bat, not- withstanding this difference, it will clearly appear oe the account here given of the ineffable de. that much ingenuity is displayed in their form 3 that their design is noble, benevolent and praiseworthy ; and ‘that the institution was " intended for the ° glory: of the © Deity. and the © good ‘of mankind: - _ \. we ayaa . THER 7 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. PART SECOND. —e— BOOK I... ' —.—. CHAPTER I. Observations on the Degree of Secret Master: ‘Fux. lodge of Secret Masters is spread with black. ‘The master represents Solomon coming to the temple to: elect seven experts. He is styled, Most- Powerful. There is only one warden who is ealled. Adoniram, af-- ter him who: had the inspection of the workmanship done: at Mount Libanus. He was the first made-secret master.. Solomon holds a seeptre in bis. hand, standing in the: Bast, before a triangular altar, upon whieli ia a-erown,. and some olive and laurel leaves. Adoniram, the inspec-- tor stands. in tle West.. : : . The: first. offieer is decorated: with.a blne ribbon, from: the right shoulder to the left hip, to. which. hangs a-tri-. angle. ‘The socond officer is: decorated: with a: white rib. bon, bordered. with black, in. a: triangular form, and. an: ivory key. suspended therefrom, with a figure of Z’upon it.. All the-other brethren.are decorated’ in the same man- ner, with: white aprons: and: gloves, the strings of. the: aprous blaek ;- the flap.of the apron-is. blue, with-a-golden: eye upon it. This lodge should be enlightened by eightyr- ane candles, distribute by nine times nine.. . . 22% .258 - PREEMASON’S MONITOR, « A eandidate, after being strietly examined by the in- spector, who must vouch for his qualifications, is thus ad- dressed by the M. P. . Brorusr, : “ You have hitherto only seen the thick veil that covers the 8. S. of Gad’s temple ; your fidel- _ ity, veal-and constancy have gained you this fa- vour I now grant you, of shewing you our trea-. sure, and introducing you into the secret place.” He is then invested with the ridbon, the crown ‘of law--- rels and olives, hy the M. P. who thus uddresses Irim : «My Brotuer, - “T receive you as secret master, and give you rank among the Levites. This laurel, dhe. em: blem of victory, is to remind you of the conquest you are to gain over your passions. The olive is the symbol of that peace and union, which ought | to reign among us. It belongeth to you to. de- serve the favour, that yoo may. be enabled one day to arrive.in the secret plice, to vontemplate- the: pillay of beauty. I decorate you with.the iwory key hung to a white and black ribbon, asa symbol of your fidelity, innocence and discretion. - “ The apron and gloves are to be marks of the - candour of all S. M. in the number of whieh yon - have deserved to be introduced. In this quality, my brother, you are to become the faithful. guar. - dian of the 8. S. and I put you in the number of seven, to be one of dhe conductors of the works | which are raising to the divinity. . Theeye upon | your-apron is to remind you to have a careful watch over the conduct of the craft in general.” The Jodge is clesed by the mysterious number.FREEMASON’S MONITOR. 289° CHAPTER II. Observations on the Degree of Perfect Master, ‘Tue lodge of perfect masters is hang with green tapes- try, on eight columns, fear on each side, plored at equal distances ; to be illuminated with sixteen lights, placed at the four eardinal points. A table before the eanepy cov. ered with black. The R. W. and respectable master Tepresents the noble Adeniram, being the first that was elested S. M. because S. chose him the first of ‘the seven, He commanded the works of the temple before H. A. ar- rived at Jerusalem, aud afterwards had ‘the inspection of the works at Mount Libanes.. He is decerated with the ornaments of perfection, and is a prince of Jerusalem, with those decorations. He eceupies the plaee of 8. in the east under the canopy. : There is only one warden, who represents Stockin, in the fundtioa of an inspector, with the ornaments of his i s which he received in the west. he assistants, being at least perfeet masters, onght to be decorated with a large green ribbon hung to the neck, with a jewel suspended thereto, being a compass extended to 60 degrees. The brethren all have aprons of white leather with een flaps; on the middle of the apron must be em- Froidered @ square stone, surrounded by three eircles, with the letter P in the centre. . . After a candidate ie duly examined in the proficiency he ha¢’made in ‘the foregoing Hegre, he is regularly in- trodeeed, and is thas addressed by the M.P. * My Broruer, : . Tt is my desire to draw you from your vicious life, and by the favour 1 have received from the most powerful of kings, I raise you to the degree of perfect master, on condition that you strictly ad- here to what shalibe presented to you by ourlaws.” Tho. ceremonies, &e. of this degree, were originally es- tablished as a grateful tribute of respect to the memory of a departed worthy brother. ‘The lodge is closed by foar times four.260 | FREEMASON’S MONITOR. _ CHAPTER JIE. | Observations on the Degree of Intimate Secretary. Tus lodge of I. S. is farnished with black hangings; aod represents the hall of audience of Solomon. Itshould - be enlightened with twenty seven Jights, in three eandle- aticks of niac branches each, placed E. W. and 8, - , This lodge consints of two persons only; who represent 8. end B. of T. They are covered with blue man- tles lined with ermine, with erowns on their heads, seep- tres in their hands, and seated at a table, on which ave: ed two naked swords, a roll of parchment and ®& leath’s head. . All the rest of the brethren are considered only as per+ fect masters, and are termed the guards. They. should: have white aprons, lined and embroidered with a bléod: eolour, with strings of the game-; and ribbons of the colour round their neeks, to whieh must. be suspended. hanging on the breast, a solid triangle. an Charge to a new made. Intimate Secretary, ‘ « My Broruer,. : , “Lreceive you an Intimate Secretary, on your- promise to be faithful te the order in. which you. . have just now. entered. We hope, brother, that . your fidelity will be proof to every trial; and thet this sword, with which we arm you, will defend: you from the attacks of those, who may try te. extort from you: those secrets. which we are Bbw. about to confer-upon you. , o ee storys. . Solomon had agreed with tle king of Tyre,. in reture for the materials taken from Mount Lebanon, and those drawn from: the quarries of Tyre, made use of in gon: structing tle temp fe (in part payment. of whieh, he had already furnished him with a measure of ail; honey and. 4‘o FREEMASONS MONITOR. . RBA wheat) to have given him a province in Galilea, of thirty cities, immediately after the temple was completed. - A year had elapsed before this was complied with on the pert ef Solomon; and when Hiram went to visit thiv new! aogaired territery, he found the lands poor, the people rude, uncultivated, and of had morals; and that e keeping of it would be attended with, more expense than profit. He therefore went in person to Solomon, to gomplaip of the deceit. Being arrived, he made ‘his eri-' try through the guards. in the court, and weat hastily to, the king’s apartment. woe FT _ The countenance of the king of Tyre was so expressive of anger, as he ‘entered, that one of Solomon's favourites, -hamed Joabert, perceived it, and, apprehensive of the mgequenee, followed tim te the door to listen. Hiram, serving Lim, ran and seized pea him, and delivered im info the eustody of the guards; however, by the in- tercession of Solomon (who represented that Joubert was, af all those about the temple, most attached to him, and that his intentions eould act have been evil) Hiram agreed to pardon him; and before they parted, renewed thete former friendship, and eorctuded a treaty of perpetual al- lianee, which was signed by them, and te which Joabert was Tatimate Secretary. : _ This lodge is closed by three times nine. > . ote be! _ CHAPTER. IV.” i Observations on the Degree of Provost and J udge. ‘Fass lodge is adorned with red, and lighted by five reat lights ;,one in each corner, and one in the centre. _ he master is placed in the east, under a blue canopy, surronaded with stars, and is styled, thrice illustrious, - He represents Tito Prince: Harodim, the eldest of the P. M. and I. 8. first grand warden, and inspeetor of the Miree hundred architects; whose office was, to dtaw plans . - for the workmen. : 1 After the candidate is intredueed in due form, the mas- ter thus addresses him: :263 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. “RespecTaBLy Broruer, , “Tt gives me joy, that I am now about to re- eompenee your zeal and attachment to the insti- tution of masonry, by appointing you provost and jadge, over all the works of this lodge; and, as.» we are well assured of your prudence and discre- tion, we without the least hesitation entrast you with a most important secret. “We expect you will do your duty in the degree to which you wal now be elevated, as you have donc in those al., ready. taken.” . . ts ‘He is then decorated with a golden key snspended by & red ribbon, and an apron with a pocket in itscenfre, =! t The intention of olomon in orming ine s denree, = 0 stren:; nm the means of preserv: 0 vast no eher of craftsmen. P Joubert being nmons sve | the intimate confidence of his king, received this new mark’ of distinction. St : see Solomon first created ‘Tito Prinee Haredim, Atanirean! and Abda his father, provests and judges, and'geve thee: orders to initiate Joabert, his favourite, into the » maysteries of this degree, and to give him the keys of all the balding. oo Lo Lodge is closed by four and one. CHAPTER V. Observations onthe Degree of Inténdant of the’ Bisild- ings, or Master in Israel, , Tus lodge is‘decerated with red hangings, and. illauti-. nated with twenty seven lights, distributed fy three times’ nine round the lodge. There must be also five other great lights on.the altar befére the most puissant, who represents. Solomon seated with a sceptre in his hand. ae The first, warden, called ‘iaspector, represents the most illustrious Tito Harodim; second warden. representd doniram, the son of Abda; all (he rest are arranged au- ’FREEMASON’S MONITOR, 8s golarly. The mest puissant, and all the brethren, are decorated with a large reil ribbon, from the right shoul- _ der to the left hip, to -whieh is suspended:a triangle fasten- ed by asmall green ribbon. On one side of the triangle are engraved the words, Benchorin, Achard, Jachinat s on the reverse, Judea, Ky, Jea. The aprous are white, lined with red, and bordered with green; in the eentre, a star, with nine points, above axbalante; and on the Sapa triangle, with these Jesters B. A. I. on each angle. © candidate, after being previously-prepared aud havidg gone through the ceremonies, is thus addressed: “My Broruer, . Solomon; willing to carry to the highest de- gree. of perfeetion the work he had began in Je- rusalom, fouad it necessary, from 2 circumstance’ with which you are acquainted, to employ the. five chiefs of the five orders of architecture : and, give command over them to Tito, Adoniram, and Abda his father; being well assared that their-zeal and abilities would be exerted to the utmost in bringing to perfection so glorious a work. Jn Tike manner we expect you will do all that lies in your power to promote the grand design of ma- sonry.”’ - , This lodge is closed by five, seven, and fifteen. CHAPTER YI. Observations on the Degree of Elected Knights, called’ ; . a Chapter. . Tus ehapter. represents the audienee chamber of Solo- mon, and is to be decorated with white and red hangings. tije red-with white flames. : . ys ‘There are nine lights in the east,.and eight in the west. The-master represents Solomon, seated in the east, with a table before, higr, covered with black, and is styled, Mast - Potent. . . . . :an FREEMASON’S MONITOR. There is only one.warden, in the west, who represents Stockin, with seven brethren round him. All the brethren must be dressed in black, and their hats- flapped, with a broad black ribbon from the left shoulder to the right hip, on the lower part ef which are nine red- roses, four on eueh side, and one at the bottom, to which is suspend- ed a poniard. The aprons are white, lined with black, speckled with blood; on the flap a bloody arm with a poniard, and on the area a bloody arm holding by the hair & bloody head. . History of this Degree. _ In‘ the reign of Solomon, several of the workmen had been guilty of some erima of af enermous nature, aad made their eseape from Jerusalem. A great assembly of masters had sat in consultation on the best means of dis- covering ‘and apprehending them. . Their deliberations were interrupted by the entrance of a stranger, who de- manded to speak to the king in private. Upon being ad- mitted, he acquainted Solomon that he had diseovered where Akirop, one of the traitors, lay concealed; and offered to conduct those whom the king should please ta appoint, to go with him. This being communicated to e brethren, one and all-requested to be partakers in the vengeance due to the villain. Solomon eheeked their ar- dour, declaring that only nine should undertake the task ; and to avoid gicing any offence, ordered all their names to be put into an urn, and that the first nine that should he drawn, should be the persons-to accompany the stran- | ‘ ger. : ~~ At break of day, Joabert, Stockin, and seven others, eondueted by the stranger, travelled onwards, through a dreary country. On the way, Joabert found means to learn from the stranger, that the villain they were in quest of had hidden himself in a cavern not far from: the place ‘where tliey then were; he soon found the cavern), and entered it alone, where, by the light of the lamp, he | et, , discovered the villain asleep, with a poniard. at his Enflamed at the sight, and actuated by an impatient zeal, he immediately seized the poniard, and stabhed him, first in ‘the head, and then in the heart: he had only time teFRERMASON’S- MONITOR, abr Vengeance is taken, and expired. When the other eight arrived and:bad refreshed themselves at the spring, Joabert severed the head from the bedy, and taking it in one hand and his poniard in the other, he, with his brethren, returned to Jerusalem. Solomon was at first very much offended, that Joabert had put it out ‘of his power to take vengeance himself, in presence of, and as a watning to the rest of the workmen to be faithful to their trust; but, by proper intercession, was again reconciled. Joabert beeame highly favoured of Solomon, who con- ferred upon him, and his eight companions, the title of . ci be The chapter is closed by eight and one. te CHAPTER VII. ‘Observations on the Degree of Elected Grand Master, or Illustrious Elected of Fifteen. " Turis lodge represents Sofemon’s, apartment, and is to We decorated in -the same mauner as that of the Wine Elect. There are two wardens; the senior is called in- speetor. oo . This lodge should consist of only Neen members; ‘but should there be more at a time of reception, they must attend in (he antichamber. 7 The aprou peculiar-to-this degree is white, and border- ed with black; and on the flap ‘three heads or spikes in form of » triangle; the jewel is the same as that of the Mine Elect, only on that part of the black ribbon which erosses the breast, there should be ihe same device as upon the apron. oo oO _ History of this Degree. ‘About six months after the exeeution of the traitor tuentioned in the preceding degree of elected Koights, Bengabee, an inteodant of Solomon, ‘in the country of Cheth, which was tributary to him, caused diligent in- _ quiry to be made if any person had lately taken shelter in‘those parts, who ae be supposed to have fled from266 ' FREEMASONS MONITOR. Ferasalem: he published at the same time a particular deseription of all those traitors who had made their ea cape: shortly after, he received information that several persons answering his description had lately arrived there, and, believing themselves perfectly seeure, had be- gun tu work in the quarry of Bendaca. As soon as Solomon was made acquainted with this eireumstanee, he wrote to Maaeha, king of Cheth, to as- sist in apprehending them, and to cause them to be deliv- ered to persons that he should appoint, to seeure them, and have them brought to Jerasalem, te receive the pun- ishment due to their crimes. : oo Solomon then elected fifteen masters, in whom he eould place the highest confidence, and among whom were those, whe had been in the cavern, and sent them in quest of the villains, and gave them an escort of troops. Five devs were apent in the search, when Terbal, who bore Solomon’s letter to Moriha and Elebam, diseovered-them, eutting stone in the quarry; they immediately seized them and bound them in chains, When they arrived at Jerusa- lem, they were imprisoned im the tower of Achizet, and. the mext morning a punishment was infiieted on them ade- gnate to their crimes. - . Lodge is elosed by three times five: Yo — se . CHAPTER. Vil. Tlustrious Knights, or Sublime Knights elected. _ Tus | is ealled a grand chapter; Solomon pre- sides, and of course ig to be decorated with aseeptre. In place of twe wardens, there are a grand inspector, and master of ceremonies. ~ ‘The jewel worn in this lodge is 2 sword, intended to represeut a sword of justice, himg to a farge black ribben; un the part crossing the breast, must be an inflamed bear which is also to be painted off the flap of the apron.‘ The -shupter is iMuminated by twelve lights. -FREEBASON’S MONITOR. 267 “bo History of thie Degree. “‘After vengeance had been fully taken on the traitors mentioned in the foregoing degrees, Solomon instituted this, both as a reward fur the zeal and integrity of the grand masters elect of fifteen, and also by their preferment to make room for raising other worthy-brethren from the lower degrees to that of grand master elect of fifteen. He accordingly appointed twelve of the fifteen, chosen by bal- lot, to constitute a grand chapter of illustrious knights, and gave them eommand over the twelve tribes. He ex- pressed a particular regard for this order, and shewed them the precious things in the tabernacle. Here follow the names of the twelve illustrious knights, witlr the ¢rihes over which they respectively presided : a. Joabert, who presided over the tribe of Judah. -2, Stockin, + «4 :« Benjamin, 3. Terry, . . . . Simeon. “a Morphey, 2. 9. - . =.) Ephraim. &. Alyeuber, |. - : Manaszeli. 6. Dotson, . . . . Zebulun. ¥. Kerm, . . 5 oe Dan. &. Berthemar, . >. » «Asher. 3 9. Tit. . . . . . . Naphtali. 20. Terbal, . . . . Reuben. ~ 44, Benachard, . . . . Issachar. 12 Taber, . : wo . Gad. The illustrious knights gave an acconnt to Solomon, every day, of the work that was done-in the temple by their respective tribes, and received their pay. This chapter is closed by twelve. ee CHAPTER IX. Observations on the Degree of Grand Master Architects. Tats chapter is painted white, with red flames; ‘by which is signified the purity of heart and zeal, that should be the characteristic of every grand master. architect. It must have in. it a delineation of. the five: orders of archi- at208 FREEMASON’S MONITOR: tecture; together with a represeatation of the north stur, with seven small stars round it, which signify, that as. the north atar is a guide to. mariners, so ought virtue tu be the guide of grand master architects. The Jewel is a gold medal, on both sides of whieh are engraved the five or- ders of architecture, suspended oy a bread, dark, stene- © coloured ribbon, from the left shoulder to the right hip. Every grand master architect must be furnished with a. case of mathematical instruments. , "Addrest 10 @ candidate on his admission.to this degree, « Broruer, 3 “ T have elevated you to this degree from an expectation that you will so apply yourself to geometry, to which you are now d, as will procure yon knowledge sufficient to take away the veil from before your eyes, which yet remains there, and enable you toarrive at the perfect and-- sublime. degree.”’ oo : : . History. : “oe Solomon established this-degree with a view of forming a school of architecture fur the instruction of the brethren employed in the lemple of, God, and animating. them te arrive at perfection io the royal art. He was a pritice equally famed for his justice, as for his wisdom and fore- ‘sight s he was therefore desirous of rewarding the talents and virtues of the faiehful, io order to make them petfect, and fit to approach the throne of Ged. He: aceordingly east his eyes upon the ehiefs of the twelve tribes, as per-. sons extremely proper to fulfil the promise made to Kn to Moses, and to David, that with great zeal, io fuluess.ef . time, the bowels of the earth should be penetrated. ° This ehapter is elosed by one and twa.YREEMASON’S MONTTOR. 28a ' ONAPTRR X. : Observations on the Degree of Knights of the Ninth , ‘ Arch. _ To form a lodge of this degree, five persons at least must be present. , 4. The most potent grand master, representing Solomou, in the east, seated in a chair of state, undera rich canopy, ’ with a erown on his head, and a seeptre in his hand. He is dressed in royal robes of yellow, and an ermined vest- ment of blue satin, reaching to the elbows; a broad purple ribbon from the right shoulder to the left hip, to whieh is bung a triangle of gold. . The grand warden representing the king of Tyre, on his left hand, seated as a stranger, clothed in a purple robe _e phone veatment, ee, : the - Sd. e. i ry ting in west; with a drawn wrod te hie had. 5 ath. The grand treasurer, representing Joabert, in the ‘north, with a golden key to his fifth button hole, and uper it the letters I. V. 1. L. Juvenis verbum intre Leonis. Sth: The grand seeretary, representing Stoekin, in the aoul . . ‘The four last mentioned officers fo’ be ornamented witl the same ribbon and jewel as the M. P. and to sit covered. The three last to have robes of blue without vestments. No person ean be admitted to this degree without hav- {ng previously taken all the preeeding degrees. History and charge of this Degree.. ¢ My Worrny Brotuer, . ‘.., Ut is my intention at this time.to give you.« clearer account, than- you have yet-been acquaint- a with, of masonry; of. which at present you barely know the elements. . “To doing this-it will be necessary to explain to you some circumstances of very remote anti- ' quity.. : : ; eae270 ¥RERMASON’S MONITOR. “ Enoch;-the son of Jared, was-the sixth son in descent from Adam, aud lived in the fear and love of his Maker. ' . : “Enoch being inspired by the Most High, end in commemoration of a wonderful visisn, built a temple under ground, and:-dedicated the same to God: Methaselah, the son. of Haoeh, constracted the building, ‘without being acquainted with his father’s motives. | oe ce “This happened in that part of the world which was afterwards called the land of Canaan, and sinee known by the name of the Hoty Land. “ Enoch caused a triangular plate of gold to ke made, each side of which was a cubit longs be enriched it with the moet precieus stones, and tncrusted the plate upos.a stone of agate, of the same form. He then engraved upon itthe inefia- ble characters, and placed it on a triangular pe- destal of white marble, which he deposited in the deepest arch. «When Enoch’s temple was completed, he | made a door of stone, and put a ring of Iron there- in, by which it might be occasionally raised ; and placed it over the opening of the arch, that the matiers enclosed therein might be preserved from the universal destruction. impending. .And none Bat Enoch knew of the treasure which the aréh- es contained. : . : And, behold the wickedness of mankind in- ereased more and became gricvous in the sight of the Lord, and God threatened to destroy the whole world. Enoch, perceiving that the know- - ledge of the arts was likely to be Jost in the gen- eral destraction, and being desirous of preserving* FRERMASON’S MONITOR. ee the. principles of the sciences, for the posierity of those whom God should be. pleased to pare, built two great pillars on the top of the highest mountain, the one of brass, to withstaad water, the other of marble, to withetand fire; and be “engraved on the marble pillar, bieroglyphies, sig- “mifying that there was-a most precious treasure eenceated in the arches ander ground, which he had dedicated to God. And he engraved on the -pillar of brass the principles ef the liberal arts, pesticularly of masonry. : . ~ §& Methuselah was the father of Lameeb, who was the father of Noah, who was a pious.and good man, and beloved by God. And the Lord spake ‘auto Noah, saying, ‘ Behold I will punish the sina of mankiod wiih a general deluge ; therefore build an atk, capable-of containing thyself and family, as also a pair ohevery living creature upon earth, and those enly shall be saved from the general - destruction, which I am about to inflict for the ini- quities of the people.’ - « Aud God gave ante Noah.a plan by which the ark was to be constructed. Noah was one hundred years in building the ark; he was six . hundred years old when it was finished, and his gon Seth was ninety nine. His father Lamech had died a stiort time before, aged 777 years. ‘There was not at this time any of the ancient patriarchs . liviag save Methuselah the grandfather of Noah, who was about 969 years old, and it is supposed that he perished in the general ruin. s¢ The ark being finished, Noah, agreeable to athe instructions he had reeeived from the Most High, went into it with his family, and teok with him such things as he was commanded.278 FREEMASONS MONITOR. ‘The flood took place in the year ofthe world 4656, and destroyed most of the superb monn-- ments of antiquity. The marble pillar of Enoch fell in the general destruction ; but by divine per- mission, the pillar of brass withstood the water,. by which means the ancient state of the liberal: arts, and particularly masonry, has been handed down tous. oO . 6¢ We learn from holy writ, the history of suc- ceeding times, till the Israelites became shaves to the Egyptians ; from which bondage they were freed under the conduct of Moses. The same. sacred book informs us that Moses was belovet of God, and that the Most High spoke to him on - Mount Sinai. To Moses God communicated his- divine law, written on tables of stone; with many’ promises of a renewed alliance. He alsd gave: him the true pronunciation of fils sacred name > and God gave a strict command unto Moses, that no one should pronounce it; so that in process of time the true pronunejation was lost. « The same divine history particularly informs us of the different movements of the Israelited; untit they became possessed of the land of prom, ise, and of the succeeding events until the Divine Providence was pleased to give the sceptre to Da: vid ; who, though fully determined to build a tem- ple to the Most High, coutd never begin it; that honour being reserved for his ‘sen. “Solomon, being the wisest of princes, had fully in remembrance the promises of God to Mo- ses, that some of his successors, in fulness of time, should discover his holy name; and his wisdom inspired him to believe, that this could not be ac- te eeeFREEMASON’S MONITOR. 278 eomplished until he had erected and conseerated a temple to the living God, in which he might de- posit the precious treasures. . “ Accordingly, Solomon began to build, in the fourth year of bis reign, agreeably to a plan given . to him by David his father, upon the ark of alli- ance, . ‘He chose a spot for this purpose, the most, . beautiful and. healthy in ali Jerusalem. , © The number of the grand and sublime elected, were at first three, and now consisted of five; and continued go until the temple was completed and _ dedicated ; when king Solomon, as a reward for their faithful services, admitted to this degree the twelve grand masters,. who had faithly presided over the twelve tribes ; also one other grand mas- ter architect. Nine ancient grand masters, emi- nent for their virtue, were chosen knights of the royal arch, and shortly afterwards were admitted to the sublime degree of perfection. ’ You have been informed in what manner the number of the grand elect was augmented to twen- ty seven, which is the cube of three : they eon- sisted of two kings, three knights of the royal arch, tovelve commanders of the twelve tribes, nine elect. ed grand masters, and one grand master architect.” This lodge is closed by the mysterious number. sob —_——_ . CHAPTER XI. Perfection, or Grand Elect, perfect and Sublime _ Mason. ' Tue lodge of perfection, or ultimate degree of ancient, masanry, who ald represent a subterraneous vault painted s *27 EREEMASON’S MONITOR. ‘ . red, and adorfied with many colours, and columns of a ame colour. : Behind the master must be a light to shine through a triangular sun; and before him there must be a pedestal appearing to be broken. ‘There ought to be sew eral other lights, arranged numerically, according to the different stages of masonry. , The most perfect grand eleet and sublime master in this degree, is to represent Solomon, seated in the east, dressed in royal robes, and heving a@erown and seeptre placed ona pedestal before him. ‘The two grand wardens are seated in the west. On the right hand of the most . perfect sita the grand treasurer, having a table before him, upon which must be placed some perfumes, with a small ver hod, amd’a trowel of gold. On his left hand site the grand secretary, with a table also before him, on which must be seven loaves of shew bread, with a cup of red wine for libation, and also jewels for the candidates at theiz reception, . ‘ ‘The jewels appertaining to this degreo are a crowned eompass; extended to ninety degrees; or a quadrant, a sun in the centre; and‘om the reverse a blazing star, ens closing a triangle, hung to a broad flame coleured ribbon; of a triangolar form, round the neck; and alse, a gol ring with this motto, “ Virtne unites what death cannot ‘The apron must be flamed with red, a blue ribbon roand the edge, and the jewel painted on tlie flap. The breth- ren must be dreased in black, with swords in their hands, Prayer at Opening. a Almighty and Sovereign Architect of heaven and earth, who by thy divine power dost ultimate. ly search the most secret recesses of thought; pa- rify our hearts by the sacred fire of thy love ; guide us by.thine unerring hand, in the. path of virtue, and cast out of thy adorable sanctuary alt impiety and perversengss ; we beseech thee that oar thoughts may be engaged in the grand work of our perfection, which, when altained,. will he an.FYREEMASON’S MONITOR. 275 ample reward for our labour ; let peace and chari- ty link us together in a pleasing union, and may this lodge exhibit a faint resemblance of that hap- iness which the elect will enjoy in thy kingdom. Bive us a spirit of holy discrimination, by. which we may be able to refuse the evil and choose the good : and also that we may not be led astray by those who unworthily assume the character of the grand elect. Finally be pleased to grant, that all our proceedings may tend to thy bry, and our advancement in righteousness. Bless us and Prosper our works, O Lord! Amen.” ° ‘When a candidate is introduced, after certain solemn forms, the master of the eeremonies says, lL impress you, my brother, with an ardent zeal for the honour of the Grand Architect of the Baiverse3; to the end that you may livé always in his adorable presénce with a heart disposed to ev- ery thing that is pleasing to him.” . The most perfect then presents the candidate with the read and wine, saying, . « Eat of this bread with me, and drink of the same cup, that we may learn thereby to succour each other in time of aeed by a muteal love and participation of what we possess.” - Be then presents te’-hima gold ring, saying, =~ - 8¢Reeeive this ring, and let it be remembered by syout as a symbol of the alliance you have now con- ‘tracted with virtoe and: the virtuous. You ‘are never, ‘my dear brother, to part with it while you _ Five 3 ‘nor te bequeath it at your death, except to your wife, your eldest son, or your nearest friend.” “When this part of the ceremony is ended, the brethren aeuke a libation, according to-ancient usage. . .276 FREEMASON’S MONITOR. The most perfect then decorates the eandidate accord Ing to the ornaments of the order, saying, “TI now with the greatest pléasure salute you, my brother, as a grand elect, perfect and sublime mason, which title I now confer on you, and Brace ‘ou with the symbels thereof. Receive this rib- bon, the triangular figure of which, is emblemati- cal of the divine triangle. ‘The crown upon your jewel is a symbol of the royal origin of this de- gree. The compass, extended to ninety degrees, lenotés the extensive knowledge of the grand elect. These jewels, suspended » on your breast, should make you attentive to your duty and sta- tion.” Charge. “ “Thus, my venerable brother, by your unblam.- able conduct, assiduity, constancy and-integrity, - you have at last attained the title of grand elect, perfect-and sublime mason, whieh is: the ausaniit of ancient masonry, and upon year arrival to which, I most sincerely congratulate you. - ‘ T must earnestly recommend to.you the strict. est cave and sircumepection im all-yeur condact, that the sublime mysteries of this degree be: not profaned or disgraced. . s¢ Asto what remains of. completing your know. jedge in the ancient.state of masonry, you will ‘fiud it by attending to the following History. When the temple of Jerusalem was finished, ‘the masons, who were employed in constructing that stately edifice, acquired immortal honour.. -FREEMASONS MONITOR. ‘ a7 heir arder became more.upiformly established . and regulated than it had been before. Their ‘delicacy in admitting new. members .of their or- der, brought it to a degree of respect; as the merit of the candidate was the only thing they then paid attention tg. With these principles instijled into -their minds, many of the grand elect Jeft the. temple after its dedication, and dispersed themselves among the neighbouring kingdoms, instructing all wha applied, aud were found wor- thy, in the sublime degrees of ancient craft ma- sonry. : , “ The temple was finished in the year of the world 3000. - Thus far the wise king of Israel_.behaved wor. thy of himself, and gained universal admiration ; ‘batcin-process of time, -when he bad advanced in gears, his understanding became impaired ; he ‘grew. deaf. to the voice of the Lord, and was strangely irregular in his. conduct. Proud of having erected an edifice to his wes and much tintoxicajed with bis great pewer, he.plusged into all ioe of lieentiousness, arid. dehsuchery, and -profaned the temple, -by offering that.incense to the idol Moloeh, which only should have been of- ‘fered to the living God. Des . he grand eleet.and- perfect masons saw this and were sorely grieved ; being:fearful that his apostacy would:end in some dieadfal consequen- ces, and perhaps bring upon them their enemies, . whom Solomon had vainly and wantonly defied. _» “he people, copying the folties and vices-of their ‘hing, became proud’ and idolatrous,. negleeting the true worship of God for-that of idols. - : 24& Asan adequate punishment for this defection, God inspired the heart of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, to take vengeance on the kingdom of Israel]. This prince sent an army, with Neba- zaradan, captain of the guards, who entered Ju- dah with fire and sword, took and sackéd the city of Jerusalem, razed its walls, and destroyed that superb model of excellence, the temple. The people were carried captive to Babylon, and the conquerors carried with them all the vessels of gold and silver, &c. This happened 470 years, 6 months and 40 days after its dedication, «When the time arrived that the christian princes entered into a league to free the holy land from the oppression of the infidels, the good and virtuous masone, anxious for so pieus an under. . taking, voluntarily offered their services to the confederates, on condition that they should have a chief ef their own election, which was granted ; accordingly they accepted their standard and de- * : “The valour ard fortitude 6f those elected © knights were such, that they were admired by, and took the lead. of, all the princes of Jerusalem, -who, believing that their mysteries iuspired them with courage and fidelity te the cause of virtue atid religion, beeame desirous of being initiated ¢ upon being found worthy, their desires were com- plied with, and: thes the reyal art, meeting: the. approbation ef great and good men, beeame ular and bonourable, and was diffused to the wor- thy, throughout their varius ‘dominions, and tas. | continued to spread, far and wide, through asuce cession of.ages, to the present day.” - 278 PREEMASON’S MONITOR. ! 4 wor we a he -' THE _FREEMASON’S MONITOR. PART SECOND. BOOK Il. fkETCH OF THE HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY tr AMERICA, ‘ ° CHAP. 1. General Remarks. * A Granp Lodge consists of the master and wardens of all the regalar lodges of master masons, within its juris- dietion, with the grand meater at their head, the grand master on his left, and the grand wardens and dea- eons in their proper places; attended also by the grand seeretary, graud treasurer, grand chaplain, grand sword bearer, grand marshals and alse the past grand and depe- ty grand masters, and past masters of regular lodges while | members of a lodge within the jaripdietion. In England, until the year 1717, a sufficient number of ahasons met together, had ample power to make masons, and discharge every doty of masonry by inherent privi- pee, vested in the fratermity at large, without a warrant constitution. But at the meeting of the grand lodge of Eggland on St. John the Baptist’s day, in that year, the following regulation was adopted: “& The privilege of assembling as masons, whieh has Hitherto been unlimited, shall be vested in certain Imlges of passons, centened in cortain places; and every lo:lye Kereafter convened, shall be legally authorized to act ty 4 warrant from the grand master for the time being, grant- ed to certain individuals by Prtition, with the consent 4nd approbation of the grand lodge in ¢ommunication 3 and without such warrant, no lodge shall Lereafter be deemed regular or constitutional.”280 FREEMAS0N’S MONITOR. CHAPTER IE > \ Commencement of Masonry in America. tte * Ow application of a number of brethren residing in Bos- ton, a warrant was granted by the right honourable and most wershipful Anthony, rd Viscount Montaguty graud master of masous in England, dated the 30th of A- pril, 4783, appointing the right worshipfal Heury Price geand master in North Ameriea, with full power.and au- thority to appoint his deputy, and other masonic officers neeessary for forming a grand-lodges and also to eqnati- tute ledges of froe and accepted masons, as often as ocoa- sion should require. In consequence of this aémmission, the grand- waster opened a lodge in Boston,* on the goth of July, 4733, ia due form, aad appoiuted the right worshipfub Andrew Belcher deputy grand master, the worshipfal ‘Thomas Kennelly and Jobe Quans, grasd-wardens . The grand lodge being thus organined, under the desig- - nation of St. John’s Grand Lodge, preceeded te grant war- rants for instituting regular lodges in various Amer- eas and from this grand lodge originated the first lodges in Massachusetts, New-Hampshire, R! Teland, .Con- nectieut, New-Jersey, Poansylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolima, South-Carolina, Barbadoes, Antigun, a fouadiand, Lonisburgh, Nova-Seosiu, Quebec, Surinam, sod St. Christopher’s. . There was also a grand lodge holden at Boston, upon ‘ the ancient establishment, under the designation of “ . _iiassachuseits Grand Lodge,” whieh originated as. fol- slows. : In 4753, a number of brethren residing in Boston, who were ancient masons, im consequence of a petition to the grand lodge of Scottand,. received: a deputation, dated Novy. 30, 1759, from Sholto Charles Douglas, Lord 4 dour, then gram maater, constituting them a regular lodge, under the title of St. Andrew’s Lodge, No, 82, to be holden at Boston. : This eqtablishment was discouraged and opposed by the St. John’s grand Iédge, whe heesh their privileges * Sometimes called ‘The grand lodge of medern masons."| FRERMASON’S MONITOM. " 28t befrioged by the grand lodge of Seotland; they therefore refused.te have aby iateroeuree with St. Andrew’s lodge, for several years. The prosperous state of St. Andrew's lodge soon led its members to make great exertions for he establishment of au ancient grand lodge in America: whieh was.soon ef- ferted in Boston, by the assistance of travelling lodges, belonging to the British army, who were stationed there. Dec, 27,1769. The festival of the evangelists was cele- brated in due form. When the brethred ware assembled, a commission from the right-honosrable and:most worship-~ fal George, Karl of Daihonsic, grand master of masens in Scotland, dated the 30th of May, 1769, appointing joseph Warren to be grand waster uf masons in Boston, and with- in one hundred imiles of the same, was read, and he was, according te ancient usage, duly installed. into that office. The grand master then appointed aad installed the other grand officers, and the grand lodge was at this time eom- pletely erganized, + Between this period and ‘the year 1791, this.grand lodge Granted warrants of constitution for lodges to be helden in ‘assacbusetts, New-Hampshire, Connecticat, Vermont and New-York. : . In the year -4773, a commissien was received from the Fight honourable and most wershipfal Patrick, Earl of - 3D i inaster of masons in Seotland, dated March 3, 1772, appointing the right worshipful Joseph ‘Warren, Esq. master of masons for the continent of ica. . Iu 1775, the meetings of the grand lodge were anspend+ ed, by the town of Beston-heeoming a garrisen.. : At the battle.of Buuker’s bill, on the 47th of June, this year, masonry and the grand lodge met with a heavy loss, vim the death of master Warren, who was slain eon- tending for the Kberties of his country. : Soon after tho evacuation of Boston by the British army, ~ ‘sand previous, te any regular communication, the brethren, -influesced by a. pions regard to the: memory of the late . grand master, were indaced to search for hia boy, which fed been rudely and indiscrimately buried inthe field of ‘slaughter. They acéordingly repaired to the plage, and, by direetion of a person whe was on the greuad at the time282 FPREEMAGON’S MONITOR: of his burial, a spot was found where the earth had bees ‘recently turned up. Upon removing the. turf, and ing the grave, which was on the brow of. a hill,.end sdjn- eent toa small eluster of sprigs, the remuies were distev- ered, ina mangled ¢oudition, bot were easily ascertain ed ;* and, being decently raised, were eonveyed.te the - state house in Boston; from whenee, by.a large and res- peetable number of brethren, with the Jate grand. effieers; attending in procession, they were carried to the stoneehap- el, where an animuted culogiam was delivered by brother Perez Marton, ‘The body was then depesited in the silent vault, “ without a sculptured stone to mark the spot; but as the whole earth is the sepulchre of illustrious men, his fame, his glorious actions, are engraven on -the tablet. of universal remembrance; and will survive marble menw- ments or local inscriptions.” : mo, 1777, March 8. . The brethren, who had been dispersed in copsequence of the war, being ngw- generally eollected, they assembled to take into consideration the state of ma» soury. Being deprived of their ehief hy the melancholy death of their. Brand master, as hefore mentioned, after due consideration they proceeded te the formation of a srand loitge, and clected and installed the meat worshipful Joseph Webb, their grand master. = - oo ' 4788, January 2. A committee was appointed to draft resolations’ explanatory of the power and autherity of this grand lodge. On the 24th of June following, the cemmit- . tee reported as follows, viz, . os . “The committee appointed to take into eonsideration the eondust ef those brethren who assume the powers and prerogatives of a grand lodge, on the ancient establish» ment, in this place, and examine the extent of their au- thority and jurisdiction, together with the powers of any other aneient masowic institution withia the same, heg leave to report the result of their examination, founded en . the following faets, viz. : oot “That the commission from the grand lodge of Seots land, granted to our late graml master Joseph Warren, Esq. having died with hin and_of course his deputy, whose appointment was derived from his nomination, be- ing no longer in existence, they saw themselves without a.. * By an artifcial tooth,FREEMASON’S MONITOR. 283 nead, aud without a si grand officer; and of conse- quence it was evident, that not only the grand lodge, bat” all the particatar lodges’ under its jurisdiction, must ceasé to assemble,.the brethren be dispersed, the pennyless go unassisted, the craft languish, and:ancient masonry be ex- tinet in this part of the worhd: , “That. in sonsequeaee of a summons from the formet grand officers to the masters aud wardens of all the regu- larly ennetituted lodges, a grand communication was held, to consult and advise on some means to preserve the inter- eourse-of the brethren. - ’ “/That.the pelitical head of this courtry having de- stroyed all eennexion and correspondence between the enbjects of these states and the country from which the gramt lodge originally derived its commissioned authori- ty, and the principles of the craft. incaleating on its pro- fessors submission to the commands of the civil authority of the country they reside jn: the brethren did assume an eleetive sopremaey, and under it chose a grand master and grand eflicers, and ereeted a grand lodge, with independ- ent pewers and prerogatives, to be exercised however on principles censistent. with and subordinate to the regula- tions pointed out in the constitutions of ancient masonry. ‘That the reputation and atility of the craft, under their jurisdietion, bas been most extensively diffused, by the foarishing state of fourteen lodges constituted by their authority, within a shorter period than that in whith three ly received dispensations under the former grand Phat in the histery of our craft we find, that in En- gland there are two grand lodges independent of tach oth- er; in-Seotland the same; and in Ireland -their grand lodge and grand master are independent either of England or Scotland. Ttis clear that the authority of some of their grant lodges originated in assumption ; or otherwise, they would acknowledge the head from whence they derived. Your committee are therefore of opinion, that the do~ ings of the present grand lodge were dictated by prinei- ples of the elearest necessity, founded in the highest rea- son, and warranted by precedents of the most approved » authority.” - . . - This report was accepted, and corresponding resolutions entered into by the grand lodge, and recorded. —284 FREEMASONS MONITOR. 4791, Dec. 5. A committee was appointed, greeabl to a vote of the seeond of Mareh, 4790, “to confer wit! the officers of St. John’s grand lodge upon the subject of a _ complete masonie snion throughont this commonwealth.” , On the 5th of Mareh, 1792, the committee brought ia their report, and presented a copy.of the laws and consti- tution for associating and unitiag the two grand ledges; as agreed to by St. John’s grand lodge, which, being read and deliberately considered, was unanimously approved of. June 19, 1792, The officers and members ‘of the two grand lodges met in conjunction, a, ble to previous ar- rangements, and instafled the most worshipful John Cut- Jer grand master; and resolved, “that this grand lodge; organized as aforesaid, shall forever hereafter be known by the name of The Grand of the Most Ancient and. Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons for the Commonwealth of. chusetts.”? ” ye _ In addition to the powers vested by eharter in the ‘two find ledges before mentivned, for instituting subordinate jodges, the grand lodge of England appointed provinci. grand ‘masters in several of the states, and invested them also with authority to grant warrants for holding Iddges. ~ The revolution, which separated the Anserican States from the government of the mother eonntry, alao exonerat- ed the American lodges from their allegiance to foreign grand lodges; because the principles of masonry incal- cate obedienee to the governments under which we live. The lodges, in the several States, therefore, after the ter- mination of the war, resorted to the proper and necessary _mneane of formiag aud establishing iadependent grand ladg- es, for the government of the fraternity in their respective joriadictions. : , : — CHAPTER Tl. Grand Lodge of New-Hampshire. Tux Grand Lodge of New-Hampehire was first formed tke eighth of July, A. L, 5789. A number of Lodgesin ‘this state had received warrants from Massachusetts, whieh united in the establishment of this grand lodge, and eame. under its jurisdiction. Its aieetings are holdea at Ports- mouth, in January, April, July and Qetober.St, 1, doa No. 4, Ports- Columbian, No. 2, Notting- ham. Cancelled. Rising Sun, No. 3, Keene. Surrendered, Jerusalem, No. 4, Walpole _, and Westmorela Franklin, No. 6, Hanover. olent, No. 7, Amherat. North Star, No. 8, Lancas- ter.. Hiram, No. ®, Claremont. Union, No. 10, Haverhill. Blazing Star, No, 11, Con- Gord. - ‘FREEMASON’S MONITOR, * Subordinate Lodges. . 288 Faithfu], No. 12, Charles- town. Washingtop, No. 43, Exeter. King Solomon’s, Ne. 414, ew-Lohdon. unt Vernon, No. 45, Washing Olive Brace No. 16, Ply- mouth. Moming Star, No. 17, Moul- tonborough. Chasity,No.48, Fitzwilliam. - Sullivan, No. 49, Deerfield. Centre, No. 20, Sanboratop. Humane, No. 21, Rochester. BethebNo. 22,New Ipswich. — CHAPTER IV. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. | Pue first and lodge in America was holiien at Boston, on the 30th , A. D. 4738, khown by the name of St. Fphn’s Grand Lode and descended from the grand mas- ter of England The sachuselts Grarid Lodge (also holden at Bos- tor) was first establtshed on the 27th Deo. A. D. #760, ard descended from the grand master of Scotland. _ On the 49th of June, A. D. 1792, a grand masonic union was formed bysthe two grand lodges, and all distinctions between ancient and modern masons abolished. . Subordinate Lodges. §t, Jehn’s Lodge, Boston. St. Peter’s Newbaryport. Rising States, do. Trinity, Lancaster. Lincoln, Wiscasset, Warren, Machias. Old Colony, Hingham. Unity, Ipswich. Port! and, .. Portland, King Solomon’s Charles- rian, Gloucester. _ town. : A ssachusetts, Boston. Friendship, Williamstown.286 Essex, Salem. Kennebeek, Hallowell. Fayette, Charlestown. Harmony, —_Northfield. Union, ~ Dorchester. Thomas, Monson. Bristol, — Norton. Jerasalem, Williamsbarg. 8t. Paal’s, Groton. Fellowship, Bridgewater. Corinthian, neord. Montgomery, | Franklin. Olive Braneh, Oxferd. Meridian Sun, Breokfield. Adams, Wellfleet. Hiram, Lexington. Meridian, Watertown. King Solomon’s Lodge of - Perfection, Holmes’ Hole, _ Mount Moriah, Readin Maine, Fatmoath. Seeial, Ashby. - Eastern Star, Rehoboth. FREEMASON’S MONITOR. ~ King Hiram’s, Truro. Wahi ny Roxbury.. St. John’s Demerara ( wi5 Anity, . Camdéa, Rural, Randolph. Sumner’s, Dennis. Sincerity, Patridgefield. Corner Stone, Duxbury, United, Topsham. Union, Ne. 5, Nantucket. American Union, Marietta. Constellation, Dedham. Charity, . Mendon. Cincinnatus, G’t Barrington, Cumberland, New Glouces- ter. mo . Harris, Athol. Hancoek, Castine. . Forefathers’ Roek, Ply- mouth. vo . Jerusalem, South Hadiey." Merrimack, “Hayerhill’ Pythagorean, * Pryeburg. Philanthropic, Marbviehead. Rising Virtue, anger, Tusean, Columbia.” St. John’s, Newbury port” K. David's, Taunton.” St. Mark’s di Risisig Star, Stoughton. Sheffield, . Mount Zion's Hardwieh. Saco, Pepperetborough. Fraternal, Barnstable. Wisdom, West Stnekbridge. Mount Lebanon, — Boxton, Washington Remembered. Puaceifie, Leverett, — New-Bedford., : . Aurora, Leominster. Mount Carmel, : Eastern, Eastport. Amieable, Cambrid, rt. Federal, Blandford. Oxford, _ is. Morning Star, Worcester.:’ Ancient Landmark, Hancock, Penobscot. . . land: . Franklin, Cheshire. Rising Sun, Sanilisfield. Republican, Greenfield, © Jordan, D Middlesex, Framingham. Orient, . Thomastown. Columbian, Boston, St. George's, Evening Star, .. Lenox. Mountain, - Cjneinnatus, N. Marlboro’, Toni,”. ‘ FREEMASON’S MONITOR. 28% “Mownt Vernon, Belcher- Felicity, Backstown. town. ‘ Maine, Farmington, Pautacket, . Chelmsford. Fredonia, Northborough. Sylvian, Southwick. Myutie, Lanesborough. onnt Pleasant, Middle St. John, Stabroek, Deme- ” Grenville. rara, : ’ . —t . . CHAPTER V. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. Tue Grand Lodge of Rhode-Island was organized on the 25th of Jane, A. L. 5791, agreenbly tu a ye previously » No. Proposed and adopted port, aud St. John’s | were the only lodges in Bt: John’s lod; e, No. 2, of State at that time. 4, of New- rovidenee, which Subordinate. Lodges. - 8t. John’s, No. 4, Newport. St.John’s,No.2, Providence. Washington, No.3, Warren. “Mount Vernon, No. 4, Prov- idence, N c ashington, No. 5, Count of Washingten 7 8t. Alban’s, No. 6, Bristol. Friendship, No.7, Glouees- ter, Mount Moriah, Springfield. Harmony, No. 9 Pawtuxet. King Solomon’s, Ne. 40, Greenwieh. . Union, No. 44, Pawtueket. Morning Star, No. 12, Cum- berland. Manchester, Ne. 13, Coven- try. No. 8, :'The quarterly communications are holden ia Proivdence, on the last Monday in February, May, August, and No- vember, The aunual meeting for the choice of offers is on th Anniversary of St. John the Baptist.- . —~—— CHAPTER VI. Grand Lodge of Connecticut. Tre Grand Lodge of Conneetieut was constituted ou the sth day of July, A. D. 1789, by fifteen lodges, which °288 ' then existed in the State. t FREEMASONS WONTON. These lodges were ivstitated by virtue of charters derived from the grand lodges of Massachusetts and New-York, but ehiefly from the for- mer. - The grand communications are holden semi-annually, in the months of May and October. The members of the rand lodge consist of all past and present grand officers, ood the master and wardens of all the. lodges under its ju- risdiction, or their proxies. Subordinate Lodges. No. . 4, Hiram lodge, New-Ha- “ven, * 2, St. John’s, Middletown. 9, St. John’s, Bridgeport. 4, St. John’s, Hartford. 5, Union, enwich, . 6, St. John’s, Norwalk. 7, K.Solemon’s, Weodbury. . 8, St. John’s, — Stratford. @, Compass, Wallingford. 40, Wooster, Colchester. 44, St. Pacls, Litchfield. 42, King Hiram, Derby. 48, Montgomery, Salisbury. 44, Frederiek, Farmington. 45, Moriah, Canterbury. 46, Temple, Cheshire. 47, Federal, Watertown. 48, Hiram, Newtown. ‘* 49, Washington, Hunting- ton. - 20, Harmon . Berlin. 24, St.Peter’s, NewMilford. 22, Hart’s, Woodbridge. . 28, St. James’s,, Preéten, 4, Uriel, — Tolland. 25, Poumbias ‘Weathers- eld. . 26, Columbia,East Haddam. No. 27, Rising Ban, Washington. ‘a8, Morning Star, st Windsor. 29, yi , West Simebury. 30. Da: ing, Hampden. 34, Union, Rew-London. 32, Meridian San, Warren. 83, Friendship, Southington. BA, reet, Norwich. -85, Aurora, Harwinton. 36, St. Mark’s, Granby. 7, Western Star, Norfo’ 8s, St. Alban’s, Guilford. 3a, Ark, ‘Weatern. 40, Union, Danbury. #1, Federal, Breokfield. 42, Harmony, Waterbury. 48, Trinity, Killingworth. 44, Pie Star;: Lebanon. 45, Pythagoras, © yme. 46, Putnan, - Pomfret. 47, Morning Star, Oxford. 48, St. Luke’s, Keut. 49, Jerusalem, Bridgefield. 60, Warren,’ = Andover. B41, Warren, Chatham. 52, Mount Olives, Saybrook. 3, Widew’s Son, North Stonington. os’ - oe FEEEMABON’S MONITOR. 230 CHAPTER VI. =. | Grand Lodge of Vermont. ve "Tux Grand fodge of the State of Vermont, was eon- stituted at Rutland, on the 44th day of Getober, -A. D. 4794 Its annual meetings are holden on the “Monday preeeding the sesond Thursday of October, annually, at @ o’'elock A. M. at Windsor and Vergennes alternately. Its members are all past and’ present grand officers, and the masters and wardens of the several subordinate lodges. Subcrdinate Lodges. Vermont Lodge, Windsor. Morning Sus, __ Bridport. North Star, Mauehester. Cement, West Haven. Dorchester, Vergennes. Friendship, Chariatte. Temple, Bennington. prashington, . Brandor. Union, Middlebury. Lively Stone, Darby. Centre, Rutland. Warren, Woodstock. Washington, Burlington, George Washington, Chel- Hiram, Paulet. sea. Aurora, . . Montpelier. ‘Rainbow, Middletown: Fyanklia, St. Albans. Morning Star, Poultney. jive branch, Chester. Rising Sun, Royalton. Newton, Arlington.. Tabernacle, Benvington. Golden Role, = Patney. Farmer's Danby. Harmony, Danville. St. John’s Springfield. Federal, Randolph. Blazing Star, ew Fane. Mount Moriah, Wards- Charity, Newbury, borough. Green Mountain, Ludlow. | Meridian Sun, Greens- United Brethren, Norwich. borough. : Mount Vernon, Hyde Park. CHAPTER VIIt. Grand Lodge of New-York. Ture Grand Lodge of New-York was first constituted by a warrant from the Duke of Athol, dated London, 5th September, A. D. 1784. . . ‘In conformity te the example whieh had been set by the grand lodges of several States after the revolutionary con- > : . @ s290 - = FREEMASON’s MONITOR. _ test, on the sth September, A.D. 1787, the masters and wardens of the several lodges within the state, having been daly notified, assembled in the city: of New-York; and the late proviacial*grand loiige having been closed sine die, formed apd opened an independent graud Jodge, and elected and instulled their grand officers. Stibordinate: Lodges. St. John’s,No. 4, New-York. Fortitude, - ~_ Brooklyn. St. John’s, No.6, do. © Temple Lodge, North East Hiram, do. ~ Precinct. | St. Andrews, . ~ do. . Washington, Fort Edward. ‘Trinity, - do. St, Simon and St. Jade, Temple, : do. - _ Fishkill. - Phenix, do. “Hudson Lodge, Hudson. Washington, ~ do. -Jamaiea, - Jamaica. * Holland, ‘ do. Hiram Lodge Lansingbarg. Albion, do. “Unity Lodge, .- Oanaan. Abrams, rn (7 Stenben; Newhurg. Adelphi, do. St. John’s, Wearwiek. Warren, do. La Fayette, Armenia. L’Unité Americaine, do. “Washington, Clermont. Clinton, de. St. John’s, « Florida. rin, do, - Livingston, Kingston. Mount Moriak, do. ‘Montgomery, Stillwater. “Morton, do, -Amicable, Whitestown. Benevolent, _ = do,_—- Ontario Lodge, -Canandai- ' Woods, . : 0. gua. : ’ New Jerusalem, do.’ ~ Aurora, Hampteb. “L’Union Fryncaise, do. Pantington, Huntington. La Sincerite, ° do. _' Paine Lodge, Freehold. “Howard, * ‘do. — Livingston, Kingsbury. Temple Lodge, Albany. Freehold Lodge, Armenia. Tnion Lodge, do. Union, Newton,Long Island. Mount Vernon, . do. ‘Harmony, ‘atekill. Whites, . -- do. Rural, Cambridge. ' Master’s Lodge, do, Federal, . Hoosiek. Bern, , do, _ Courtlandt, Courtiandt. Morning Star, - do. * Amicable, Herkimer. -Solomon’s, Poughkeepsie. Columbus, South East, - Bt. George’s, Sebenceta ly. Franklin, Ballstown. St. Patricks, Johnstown. Columbus, Fréederiekitown.FREEMAG0N'8 MONITOR. R04 Otsego, Cooperstown. Horizestal, Frederick. Montgomery, Broadaibin. Roman, . Rome. Patriot, . > Pittstown. Herschel, ‘\ Hartford. Canaan, Canaan. Hiram, | Aurelius. Orange, _. Waterford. Morton, | Scheneetady. Orange, Goshen. Asylum, Coeymans. ° St. Andrew’s, Stanford, Selected Friends, Camillus, Westchester, Westchester. Western Star, ’ Scipio. Beekman, | Beckmantown. Sylvan, Sempronius. Apolio, - Troy. Western Star; heldon. Coxsaekie, Coxgaekie. Moriah, De Royter. North Star, alem. Rising Sun, Adams. Schoharie Union, Schoharie. Gilboa, Blenheim. Aurora, Fairfield. Northern Constellation, Ma- Liberty, Granville. Tone. United Brethren, Cazenovia. Harmony, Chazy. Western Star, Unadilla. St. John’s Greenfield. Suffolk, Smithtown. Morning Star, _‘ Pittsford. Morton, Hempstead, Long Delhi, Delhi. © Island, . Genesee, Honeydye? Bath, m Bath. Sullivan, Lenox.. “St. Paul’s, . _Conajoharie. Homer, Homer. Morton, _ West Chester. St. John’s, - Wilmington, St. James’, Middletown. Friendship, ~ Oswego, Tioga Lodge, Union. Ark, "Geneva, Moriah, . Marbletown, Champion, ' Champion. - Montgomery, Rhinebeck. St. Laurence, Kor tright. Homer, Schaticoke. Harmouy, Tompkins, Adoniram, Franklin. Village, Marcellus. Genoa Lodge, Cayuga. ‘Aurora, Meredith. Sharon Felicity, - Sharon. Harmony, Rigac Moatgomery, Montgomery. Richfield, Richfield. - *Sehodach, - &e odack, Hamilton, © Eaton, Hiram, Mount Pleasant. Olive Branch, Litchfield. Federal, Paris. Farmer’s Lodge, Easton. Morton, . Bedford. Meridian’ Sun, Butternuts Salem, North Salem. and N., Lishon. St. Alban’s, Brooklyn. Western Light, Lisle, Franklin, Charlestown. Solomon’s, Mark Master’s, Tioga, : Union. _ 49 N. East. . Walton, Duanesbarg. Warsaw, Warsaw. Village Lodge, Mareellus. Sanger, Sangerfield.FREFMASON'S MONITOR. 292 Northern Light, Dekalb. - Rising Sun, Trenton.‘ Western Star, Bridgewater. _ Genesee, Richmond. Scipio, Aurora. Morton,- Walton. Hampton, Sag Harbour, Sincerity, Phe _ Long Island, - Hiram, - Huntington. Genesee. Avon, Steuben, Steuben. von, Eastern ‘Light, Watertown. J Rensselaer, Rensselaerville. — CHAPTER 1X. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. A Convention of free and aseepted masons of the State of New Jersey was holden, agreeable to previous notice, on the 48th December, A. D. 1786, at the city of New Bruns- wiek, when a grand lodge for the said State wasduly con- , stituted, and the Hen. David Brearly, Esq. chief justice of the State, was elected first grand master. ", Subordinate Lodges. Solomon’s Lodge, Somérs- ville. .. St. John’s, Newark. Trenton; - Trenton. Unity, Amwell. Harmony, Newton. ° Brearly, Bridgetown. Nova Cesarea, Cincinnati. Woodbury, Woodbury. Washington, N. Brunswick. Patterson, Pattersdn. Farmer's’ Sussex eounty. Federal, Hopewell. Olive Branch, illips- Cineinnati Montville. Mount Holly, Mount Holly. The annual meeting of the second Toesday in November Salem, Salem. Trinity, Middletewn Point. Uni Orange. Friendship, Port Elizabeth. Angusta, - Frankford. United, Sandyston. Hiram, Flemington. Hope Lodge, lope. Mount Moriah, New Brans- wiel 8t. Tammany, Morristown. Independence, Hackett"s ‘own. . Princeton, Princeton. Mansfield, New Hampton. Sharp Town, Sharp ‘Town. Chatham, - . Chatham. grand lodge'is holden on the at Trenton,‘ _RREEMASON’S MONITOR. . 208 ‘CHAPTER X. _ Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania: - _ On the 24th of June, £784, Gpon the petition of severat brethrén residing jn Philadelphia, a warrant of” constitu- tion was granted by the grand lodge of. Boston, for hold- ing a lodge in that-place; appointing tha Rt. Worshipful Benjamin Franklin their first master; whieh is the begin- Bin, of madonry in. Penasydvani. ed a . e grand lo o lan ited a grand warrant, bearing date the 20th June, ASD. 4764, to the M. W- - William Bell and others,-autherizing them to.form and. hold a grand Ipdge for the State of Pennaylxatia.. - : The grand officers, together with the officers and rep~ resentatives of a number. of regular lodges under their Fins risdietion, at a communication holden in the id lodge room in the cityof Philadelphia; on the 25th day of Sep- tember, 1796, after mature and serious deliberation, unan- imously resolved, “ That it is improper that the. grand lodge of Pepasylvania should remain any longer under the authority of any foreign grand lodge.” nd the said grand lodge did then slose, sine die. Thé. grand“convention thus assemble@ did then. and there unanimously resolve, that the lodges under the ju- risdietion of the grand lodge of Pennsylvania, aforesaid, lately holden as a. provineial grand lodge, under the au- thority of the grand lodge of SEngland, should, and they did fétm-themselves intp a grand lodge, to’be called “ The “Grand Lodge of Bennsylvania and masonic jurisdiction - belonging,” to: he held in the said eity of Phile~ delphia. . Subordinate Lodges. No. oo Fg No . 2 Philadelphia. . 41 London Grove. a “do. _.., 48 Winchester, 4 + do. 44 Wilmingtei, D. « 8 Cantwell’s Bridge. -. 47 Chester Mills. 7 Chestertown. . 48 Dover. 8:Norristowp. +8 British 7th Regt. 8 Philadelphie. e5* 49 Philadelphia. .204 PREEMASON’S MONITOR. 24 Laweaster, 8 Sunbary. 24 Reading, 28 Bristol. - 70 Tyoga Point. - 4 Philadelphia. 72 da ' 8 do. . 74 Franklin County. | 76 Paghtown. ¥a Neaville. ww Trinidad. ' 78 Old Mingo. Ye Chambergburgh. No °C, 80 Sallebury. 64 Germantown. #2 Upper Smithfield 6a mi . ry Bemerset. \ 86 Adezandria. do. 86 . 87 St. Domings. 88 St. Marque. ee Aux Cayes. 90 New-Or' #1 Union township. 9 Philadelphia. oe Ne jeans. 96 Neweastle, D. - oF St. Domia - os do ™ 400 Bloomsbury. ~ : 40t Palms Tewn, Daus phin County. - 103 Jerusalem, ppa- 103 Le temple des Vertus - Theologales, Havanna. 40% Philanthropic, township. £05 Lodge of Amity, Zane- wi 106 Williamsport, Lycom- ing County. . 407~Western Star, Kaskas-, kias. 408 Union, Wysex and Or-. 109 Louisiana, Bt. Genes. vieve, ato Yi i Cou- 444 St. Louis, Lonisiana. 419 The Desired Reunion; New-Orleans., ne ——, Phil 448 Bt. Toho Failnde. 116 Amici Hiizabeth-- Co. town, Lancaster 47 Li -la Coneorde, ew-Orleans. 418 Lodge Ia Perseveranse, 119 Tern of Clifford, La- zerne County. 120 Liberty rty Ledge, Tioge 424 Union, oD ladelphia. 122 Harmony,New-Orleans. 123 Bt. x ari 8, Borough of 1% Berongh of Erie,. Erie 138 Heras’, BC German Lodge) Philadelphia. FREEMASON’S MONITOR. . £36 Penh " 205 No. 126 Ritiog Star, Philadel- 497 phitcsthropy, de. 128 Temple, do. 120 L’Eteile, Polaire, New- Orleans 430 Phenix, ‘Philadelphie 131 Industry, 482 Brandywine, wine township a 183 St. James, 48¢ Franklio, Philadelphic 485 Roxborough, Rexbor- Abin B Brandy, 487 Bedford 138 Sehnyil, 139 Rising San, Philadel: . phia. mearerd —o CHAPTER XI. Grand Lodge of Delaware. Ara’ ad eomimonieation of a majority of the lodges, established ia the State of Delaware, at the Town fall, in the boreugh of Wilmiogton, on Friday, June 6, A. D. isos, A. Ln 5806, it was Resolved nnanimously, “That the several lodges of an- tient masons in the State of ware, here represented by deputies properly authorized, eousider it as a matter of Hight and for the oweral benefit of masonry, that they gusht to form a lodge within the said State; and do: Row proceed to form and organize themselves intoe grand lodge atcordingly, to be known and distinguished by the ie The Grand Lad of Deleware. “ee name of The