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S.W. At the inner door of the middle chamber, which I found guarded
by the Senior Warden, who demanded of me the grip and word of a
Fellow Craft.

W.M. Give me the grip.

The Senior Warden gives the grip, and then follow five questions and
answers which relate only to the details of the grip, etc.

W.M. After passing the inner door, where did you next arrive?

S.W. Within the middle chamber, where I found the Worshipful Master,
who was pleased to explain to me the various objects which had at-
tracted my attention on my passage there, and directed my attention to
an emblem or letter G, universally displayed over the Master's chair. He
informed me that it was the initial of geometry.

W.M. What explanation did the Worshipful Master give you of
geometry?

S.W. Geometry, the first and noblest of sciences, is the basis on
which, etc. --------transmitted unimpaired the excellent tenets of our
institution.

W.M. What further explanation did the Worshipful Master give you of
the letter G?

S.W. He informed me that it alluded to the sacred name of Deity,
before whom we should all, from the youngest Entered Apprentice in the
North-east corner to the Worshipful Master who presides in the East,
with reverence most humbly bow.

At the conclusion of the lecture, the Lodge of Fellow Crafts is closed in
the following manner:

The Master calls up the Deacons by one rap.

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. to J.D. Perform that duty; inform the Tyler that I am about to
close this Lodge of Fellow Crafts.

The Junior Deacon obeys the order, and says:

J.D. The Lodge is duly tyled, Worshipful Master.

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