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W.M. Has that an allusion?
S.W. It has, to the penalty of my obligation; and when our ancient
brethren returned to the grave of our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, they
found their hands placed in this position, to guard their nostrils from the
disagreeable effluvium that arose there from the grave.
W.M. Give me a token.
The Senior Warden gives it.
W.M. What is that called?
S.W. The pass-grip from a Fellow Craft to a Master Mason.
W.M. What is its name?
The Senior Warden gives the name.
W.M. Who was.......?
S.W. The first known artificer or cunning worker in metals.
W.M. Pass that.
The Senior Warden gives the strong grip.
W.M. What is that?
S.W. The strong grip of a Master Mason or Lion's Paw.
W.M. Has this a name?
S.W. It has.
W.M. Will you give it to me?
S.W. I will if you place yourself in a proper position.
W.M. What is that proper position?
S.W. The five points of fellowship.
W.M. dvance and give it. (The Senior Warden obeys.) The word
is right.
W.M. How many Grand Masonic Pillars are there?
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