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W.M. to J.D. Perform that duty; inform the Tyler that I am about to
open a Lodge of Master Masons, and direct him to tyle accordingly.

The Junior Deacon opens the door without knocking, and satisfies
himself that the Tyler is at his post, he then communicates to him the
Master's orders and shuts the door. The Tyler then locks the door on the
outside.

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

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

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

W.M. to J.D. What are his duties there?

J.D. to W.M. 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 Master then seats the Senior and Junior Deacons with 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 be thereby
better enabled to support myself and family, and contribute to the relief
of poor, distressed Master Masons, their widows and orphans.

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

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

After having rehearsed as much of the lecture as he deems necessary,
the Master proceeds as follows:

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

S.W. to W.M. Three or more.

W.M. to S.W. When composed of only three, who were they?

S.W. to W.M. The Worshipful Master, Senior Warden and Junior
Warden.
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