Page 46 - LESTER'S LOOK TOTHE EAST

S.W. As the Sun rises in the East to open and govern the day, so rises
the Worshipful Master in the East to open and govern his Lodge; to set
the craft to work, and give them good and wholesome instruction for
their labors.

The Worshipful Master now calls up the Lodge with three raps, himself
rising last.

W.M. to S.W. Brother Senior Warden, it is my will and pleasure that
this Lodge of Entered Apprentices be now closed. Communicate this
order to the Junior Warden in the South, and he to the craft for their
government.

S.W. to J.W. Brother Junior Warden, it is the will and pleasure of the
Worshipful Master in the East that this Lodge of Entered Apprentices be
now closed. Communicate this order to the craft for their government.

J.W. to Lodge. Brethren, it is the will and pleasure of the Worshipful
Master in the East, communicated to me by the Senior Warden in the
West, that this Lodge of Entered Apprentices he now closed; take notice
and govern yourselves accordingly.—Look to the East!

The signs are now given and the raps passed once about the stations.

W.M. to Lodge. In the name of God and of the Holy Saints John, I
declare this Lodge of Entered Apprentices closed in form. Brother Junior
Deacon, inform the Tyler.

The Master now requests all those present who are not Master Masons
to retire. The Deacons perform the duties assigned to them and are then
seated by one rap.

W.M. to S.W. Brother Senior Warden, proceed to satisfy yourself that
all present are Master Masons.

When this order is obeyed, the Senior Warden reports to the Master:

S.W. to W.M. All present are Master Masons.

The Master calls up the Senior and Junior Deacons by one rap.

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

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

W.M. Perform that duty, and inform the Tyler that we are about to
resume labor as Master Masons.
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