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S.W. To learn to subdue my passions and improve myself in Masonry.

W.M. Then I presume you are a Mason?

S.W. I am so taken and accepted among brothers and follows.

W.M. Where were you made an Entered Apprentice?

S.W. In a just and lawfully constituted Lodge of Entered Apprentices.

W.M. How many anciently composed a Lodge of Entered Apprentices?

S.W. Seven or more.

W.M. When composed of only seven, who were they'?

S.W. The Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Treasurer,
Secretary, Senior Deacon and Junior Deacon.

W.M. What is the Junior Deacon's place in the Lodge?

S.W. On the right of the Senior Warden in the West.

W.M. What are your duties there, brother Junior Deacon?

J.D. To carry messages from the Senior Warden in the West to the
Junior Warden in the South, and elsewhere about the Lodge, as he may
direct; and to see that the Lodge is duly tyled.

W.M. What is the Senior Deacon's place in the Lodge?

J.D. On the right of the Worshipful Master in the East.

W.M. What are your duties there, brother Senior Deacon?

S.D. To carry orders from the Worshipful Master in the East to the
Senior Warden in the West, and elsewhere about the Lodge, as he may
direct; to welcome and accommodate visiting brethren; to receive and
conduct candidates.

W.M. What is the Secretary's place in the Lodge?

S.D. On the left of the Worshipful Master in the East.

The Master now calls up the Secretary, Treasurer, Junior and Senior
Wardens by two raps.

W.M. What are your duties there, brother Secretary?

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