Page 95 - 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 Master now calls up the Lodge by three raps, himself rising last.

W.M. to S.W. Brother Senior Warden, it is my will and pleasure that
this Lodge of Fellow Crafts 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. It is the will and pleasure of the Worshipful Master in the
East that this Lodge of Fellow Crafts 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 Fellow Crafts be now closed; take notice and
govern yourselves accordingly.—Look to the East!

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

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

The Master now requests all those present who are not Master Masons
to retire. The Junior Deacon communicates the Master's order to the
Tyler. The Senior Deacon closes the three Great Lights.

The Master seats the Deacons by one rap, and the Lodge is called up
to the third degree as follows:

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 M.W. All present are Master Masons.

The Master calls up the Senior and Junior Deacon 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.

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