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The same questions are asked and like answers returned as at the
Junior Warden's station.

S.W. to S.D. Conduct the candidate to the Worshipful Master in the
East for final examination.

The Senior Deacon conducts the candidate to the Worshipful Master's
station in the East, where the three knocks are given, the same
questions asked and like answers returned, as before.

W.M. to Candidate. You will be re-conducted to the Senior Warden in
the West, who will teach you to approach towards the East, advancing
by one upright, regular step, your feet forming the right angle of an
oblong square, your body erect to the Worshipful Master in the East.

The Senior Deacon obeys the order, taking care to leave the altar on
the right.

S.D. to S.W. It is the will and pleasure of the Worshipful Master in the
East that this candidate be taught to approach to the East, advancing by
one upright, regular step, his feet forming the right angle of an oblong
square, his body erect to the Worshipful Master in the East.

S.W. to S.D. You will see that the Worshipful Master's orders are
obeyed.

The Senior Deacon now causes the candidate to face to the East, and
instructs him how to take the proper step as follows:

S.D. to Candidate. You will face to the East. Step off with your left
foot, bring the heel of the right foot to the hollow of the left foot, and
form the right angle of an oblong square. Stand erect!

S.D. to W.M. Your orders have been obeyed, Worshipful Master.

While the candidate is in this position, the Worshipful Master (who
does not leave his seat) addresses him as follows:

W.M. My friend, for the first time in your life you have advanced to
the altar of Masonry. You stand before us a candidate seeking admission
into our order. But, before going further, be warned of the solemnity
and importance of the step you are about to take; and, if unwilling to
proceed, withdraw while there is yet time.

The design of the Masonic Institution is to make its votaries wiser,
better, and consequently happier.

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