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J.W. Nothing in the South, Worshipful Master.

W.M. to Sec. Brother Secretary, have you anything on your table?

Sec. Nothing, Worshipful Master.

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. Perform that duty, and inform the Tyler that I am about to close
this Lodge of Master Masons.

The Junior Deacon opens the door and communicates the Master's
order, and reports:

J.D. to W.M. The Lodge is duly tyled, Worshipful Master.

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

J.D. By a brother Master Mason with out 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 as are duly qualified and have permission from
the Worshipful Master.

The Worshipful Master now seats the Deacons by one rap.

W.M. to S.W. Are you a Master Mason?

S.W. I am.

W.M. What induced you to become a Master Mason?

S.W. In order that I might receive Masters wages, and better to be
enabled to support myself and family, and contribute to the relief of
poor distressed Master Masons, their widows and orphans.

W.M. Where were you made a Master Mason?

S.W. In a just and lawfully constituted Lodge of Master Masons.

W.M. How many anciently composed a Lodge of Master Masons?

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