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S.W. Because there is nothing freer than Chalk, which, upon the
slightest touch, leaves a trace behind; nothing more fervent than
Charcoal, to which, when properly lighted, the most obdurate metal will
yield; nothing more zealous than Clay, or mother earth, which is
constantly employed for man's use, and is an emblem to remind him
that as from it we came, so to it we must all return.

W.M. This, my brethren, ends the lecture in this degree.

CEREMONY OF CLOSING AN ENTERED
APPRENTICES LODGE.

At the conclusion of the lecture, the following method is adopted for
closing a Lodge of Entered Apprentices:

W.M. to J.D. Brother Junior Deacon, what is the last great care of
Masons when in Lodge assembled?

J.D. To see that the Lodge is duly tyled, Worshipful Master.

W.M. to J.D. Perform that duty; inform the Tyler that I am about to
close this Lodge of Entered Apprentices.

The Junior Deacon obeys the order.

J.D. The Lodge is duly tyled, Worshipful Master.

W.M. to J.D. How are we tyled, brother Junior Deacon?

J.D. By a brother Master Mason without the door, armed with the
proper instrument of his office.

W.M. What are his duties there?

J.D. To keep off all cowans and eavesdroppers, and to see that none
pass or repass but such are as duly qualified and have permission from
the Worshipful Master.

The Master seats the Deacon by one rap.

W.M. to S.W. Brother Senior Warden, as an Entered Apprentice, from
whence came you?

S.W. From the Lodge of the Holy Saints John at Jerusalem.

W.M. What came you here to do?

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