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PROCEDURES

&

GENERAL

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

SCOTIA LODGE

No 263 UGLQ

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These procedures are Wor Bro C S Nobbs’ compilation

of his memory of the correct actions necessary

in the appropriate circumstances.

2016

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PROPERTY OF

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NOTES

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1. Regular meeting Procedures

1.1 Prior to opening

1.2 Order of Business and New

AGSW

1.3 Notice of Motion

1.4 Receiving proposition for

membership

1.5 Degree Work Procedures

1.5.1 First Degree

1.5.2 Second Degree

1.5.3 Third Degree

1.5.4 Instructions to the

Candidate after his first

degree

1.6 Festive Board

1.6.1 Seating at Head Table

1.6.2 Procedures

1.6.3 Visitors Welcome

1.6.4 After the Festive Board

2 Installation 2.1 Election of Officers

2.2 Prior to Installation

2.3 Installation Festive Board

2.3.1 Seating at Head Table

2.3.2 Procedures

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3 Lodge Hymnal

4 Memorial Service/Lodge of Sorrow

5 Masonic Funeral Service

6 Friendship Night

6.1 History

6.2 Lodge Scotia Masters

6.3 Questions

6.4 Closing Friendship Night

7 Fraternal Visits

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REGULAR MEETING PROCEDURES

1.1 PRIOR TO OPENING

MASTER

Check with the Secretary to ensure that there are no last minute items of

business or changes, e.g. UGLQ business, apologies of key Officers or

members, bereavements etc.

Arrange with the D.C. to appoint Brethren to replace last minute member

apologies.

Informally greet and welcome visitors.

SECRETARY

Arrive early and arrange minutes, correspondence etc.

Check with the J.W. and list Festive Board accounts.

Brief the Master on matters of general business.

TREASURER

Arrive early and receive payment of Lodge dues.

Ensure Treasurer’s report & accounts for payment list is ready for

presentation.

DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES

Arrange with the Master to appoint Brethren to replace last minute

member apologies.

Informally greet and welcome visitors and arrange for any “tests”

necessary.

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Ensure the Lodge is properly laid out for the Degree or work for the night,

and include checking that equipment is available for any proposed ballots.

Check air conditioning settings.

TYLER

Organize visitors into appropriate Groups e.g. Lodge groups etc.

Arrange for appropriate tests of unknown members.

Have readily available suitable EA and FC aprons.

Ensure all clothing items needed for the degree work are available.

INNER GUARD

Always keep the curtains closed.

When checking if the Lodge is properly tyled, first knock with the

appropriate knocks of the degree. (When opening in the first degree

because the lodge is not open use one knock only).

When opening in the different degrees the instruction is to “See if the

Lodge is properly tyled” so after the knocks are answered by the Tyler,

partially open the door (or use the viewing hole) to check the Tyler is in

attendance.

When closing in the different degrees the instruction is to “Prove the Lodge

is close tyled” so after the knocks are answered by the Tyler, advise the JW

that the Tyler is in attendance – (don’t open the door as the knocks are

considered proof the Tyler is in attendance.)

DEACONS

Work done in the first degree is usually the responsibility of the JD with

support of the SD. Work done in the second and third degree is the

responsibility of the SD supported by the JD.

When crossed wands in the first degree the JD’s wand is in front. In the

second and third degree the SD’s wand is in front.

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SCOTIA SHUFFLE

The “Scotia Shuffle” - as a general policy all lodge perambulating moves

(either forward or reverse) should commence with the left foot. In the

Shuffle both Deacons should take a pace backwards with the left foot. The

Deacon to the Candidate’s left (this will normally be the north side unless

the candidate is facing the SW e.g. for the Final Charge), pauses while the

other deacon takes a second pace backwards. Both Deacons take 2 side

steps so they pass behind the Candidate. The Deacon who has passed from

the Candidates left to right pauses while the other Deacon takes on pace

forward and then they both take another pace forward to be in alignment

with the Candidate. Some team practice by both the Deacons should sort

out timing and give some precision to the shuffle.

WARDENS

When perambulating around the Lodge room the WSW should either be on

the inside or closest to the WM i.e. to the east. This policy is not observed

when moving forward for the Obligation as it is more convenient for the

SW to stay to the north.

When assembling for the secrets the WSW should always be positioned to

the east of the WJW.

GENERAL NOTES

Remembering the Knocks and Pass Words

Degree Format Ade memoir Degree Initial Pass Word

First 3 evenly spaced 3 pence (3 cents) F F_B_A_O_G_R_

Second 1 + 2 1&2 pence (12 cents) S S__

Third 2 + 1 2 & a penny (21 cents) T T_ C_

We often hear the term “Sitting Master”. This is incorrect, the reference

should always Wor. Master or Master.

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STANDING TO ORDER WHEN ADDRESSING THE WOR

MASTER

It is usual practice in Scotia Lodge when addressing the Wor Master or

being addressed by him, to hold the Salute (stand to order) until the

conversation is complete. This may not be practical in all cases as the

Secretary and Treasurer often need to shuffle papers and the whole

presentation can look messy. Also if a Bro is giving a long report it may be

convenient for the Wor Master to drop the sign which is followed by the

Bro.

Signs are not used when addressing other Officers apart from the Wor

Master. (E.g. the Tyler does not salute the WJW).

ALL MEMBERS

Meet and welcome visitors and ensure that they are not left alone.

Dress (apron & jewels etc.) and sign the attendance book.

If an Officer of the Lodge, ensure correct regalia and emblems are

available for your office.

1.2 ORDER OF BUSINESS

OPENING

OBITUARIES

APOLOGIES

MINUTES

CORRESPONDENCE

TREASURERS STATEMENT

ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT

BALLOT

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INITIATIONS, PASSINGS AND RAISINGS

NEW AGSW

If there is a new AGSW visiting for the first time, he will advise the Master

or the Director of Ceremonies that he wishes to formally enter the Lodge

prior to the opening. Adopt the following procedure, unless the AGSW

advises differently.

After the visiting Masters and Past Masters have been invited to the East

and prior to the formal opening:-

The D.C. goes to the door to check the AGSW is ready. The D.C.

and the AGSW both move to the NE corner of the Lodge (D.C. on

the S side). Note, no degree signs are given. The D.C. then

introduces the New AGSW to the Master (include the AGSW’s

full title e.g. V.W. Bro. --- AGSW for the No --- District). The

AGSW then moves into the E where Master shakes his hand,

welcomes him into the Lodge Scotia and invites him to the Festive

Board and also invites him to sit on the Master’s right.

The AGSW will usually respond with a short address and be seated. The

D.C. then returns to his place and the normal opening procedure for the

First Degree is continued.

1.3 NOTICE OF MOTION

W.M. W.Bro. Secretary, (Secretary stands and salutes) what is our next

business?

W.BRO. SEC. Notice of motion, W.M.

(The motion must have been read out at a previous meeting and be

scheduled on the Lodge Summons.)

(The motion Proposer stands, salutes the W.M. and reads the notice of

motion. The motion is seconded by a Brother of the Lodge. The Brother

who moved the motion then speaks to the motion and is supported by the

Brother who seconded it. General discussion then takes place. The brother

who moved the motion has the opportunity to speak a second time prior to

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the putting of the motion. As a general rule other Brethren should only

speak once to the motion. Amendments to the motion may be put and these

should be considered prior to the putting of the motion. If amendments are

passed they become the motion.)

W.M. Brethren, it has been moved and seconded that ---- (the W.M. reads

the notice of motion as printed on the meeting notice [or the passed

amended motion]). All those in favor please signify in the usual Masonic

manner. Against. Carried. (W.M. knocks, repeated by the Wardens.)

1.4 RECEIVING PROPOSITIONS FOR

MEMBERSHIP

W.M. W.Bro. Secretary, (Secretary stands and salutes. what is our next

business?

W.BRO. SEC. Application for membership (or affiliation) W.M.

(Secretary reads the application for membership. No other action is taken

with the application at this stage.)

(Post the meeting the Secretary conducts the appropriate administration

necessary for the application to be submitted to Grand Lodge and

ultimately voted on once Grand Lodge approval to ballot has been

received.)

1.5 DEGREE WORK

1.5.1 FIRST DEGREE

MASTER

Allocate work at the previous meeting and ensure all appropriate members

are present.

Ensure copies of the UGLQ Constitutions, the Lodge by-laws, other

information as required and a copy of the Second Degree questions are on

the pedestal.

Check the working tools Charter and other furniture/emblems are in place.

SECRETARY

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Prior to the meeting advise the Candidate in writing of the meeting.

Ensure all fees have been paid.

Ensure copies of the UGLQ Constitutions, the Lodge By-Laws, the Book of

Etiquette, the Grand Lodge Brochure (Grand Master’s Welcome) and a

copy of the Second Degree questions are on the Master’s pedestal.


Ensure all appropriate members are present. If not, appoint (in consultation

with the Master) suitable Brethren to deputise for absent members.

Ensure the Lodge is laid out to include checking: -

Collars

Gauntlets

Working tools

Charter and Ashlar location

Swords (right over left when crossed)

I.G. Poniard

C--- T---

Pajamas and slippers

B---f---

The Candidate’s apron

The direction of the Volume of Sacred Law (facing the

Candidate)

The Altar (point within a circle facing the Master)

Brief the Organist if present

1.5.2 SECOND DEGREE

MASTER


are present.

Ensure a copy of the Third Degree questions is on the pedestal.

Check the Working Tools (First and Second Degree) and other

furniture/emblems are in place.

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SECRETARY

Prior to the meeting advise the Candidate of the meeting.

Ensure a copy of the Third Degree questions is on the Master’s pedestal.


Ensure all appropriate members are present, if not, appoint (in consultation

with the Master) suitable Brethren to deputise for the absent members.

Ensure the Lodge is properly laid out to include checking: -

Collars

Gauntlets

Working tools

I.G. square

C--- T---


B---f---

President of Stewards square and rod

Candidate’s apron – 1st & 2nd degree required

The direction of the V.S.L. (facing the Candidate)


Brief the Organist if present

When the Candidate enters check he is wearing the E.A.

apron

1.5.3 THIRD DEGREE

MASTER


are present.

Check the working tools (First, Second and Third Degree) and other

furniture/emblems are in place, including a H---W--- Maul).

Ensure the Candidate’s presentation V.S.L. is signed by the appropriate

officers and placed on the Master’s pedestal.

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Check the operation of the E---S--- light and switch.

Ensure you know where the R--- of B---, C--- and S--- and sprig of A--- are

located.

SECRETARY

Prior to meeting advise the Candidate of the meeting.

Ensure the V.S.L. is signed by the appropriate Officers and placed on the

Master’s pedestal.


Ensure all the appropriate members are present, if not, appoint (in

consultation with the Master) suitable Brethren to deputise for absent

members.

Ensure the Lodge is properly laid out to include checking: -

Collars

Gauntlets

Working tools

I.G. compasses

C--- T---


B---f---

The R--- of B---, C--- and S---, and sprig of A---

The direction of the V.S.L. (facing the Candidate)


Check the E--- of M--- and light.

Appoint and instruct the S….. Team and locate the S….. in the

appropriate place.

Ensure the Chaplain has a torch.

Check the cover for the W.M.’s L…. is available and that the W.M. knows

where the E---S--- light switch is.

Ensure that the G--- material is ready.

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Check the I.G. knows where and how to Dim the L….s and operate the 12

B….

Check that the SW Door is unlocked

The Candidate’s V.S.L. is properly signed and on the Master’s pedestal.

The Candidate’s apron is available and has been properly adjusted to fit.

Brief the Organist if present.

When the Candidate enters, check he is wearing an F.C. apron.

1.5.4 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE AFTER

HIS FIRST DEGREE - EXAMPLE

(In Lodge Scotia, at an appropriate time after a Candidate’s degree the

DC supported by other senior members, should advise the Candidate of

specific activities associated with Lodge procedure and protocol and also

to pick up on items of the ceremony that may need further practice or

explanation e.g. signs and words etc. For this reason they need to be ad

lib. and informal. This is an example of the type of information which is

appropriate to be covered in the First Degree.)

Explain the K...s of this degree. They are t.... in n.... spaced evenly apart.

(Demonstrate) When you hear those knocks, you will know that the lodge

is working in the first degree.

When coming to lodge you will see the T... , the brother outside the door of

the lodge, and request an apron. Yours is the all white one.

Upon arrival, you will sign your name in the attendance book in the

members' area. After your name, you will put the initials E.A. which

signify E.......A..... When visiting another lodge you will sign in the

visitor’s area of their attendance book in the same way, but it is customary

to put your lodge name and number. Sometimes you have to abbreviate

because of the amount of room.

When entering some lodges you will be challenged for the word and grip of

an EA. However, as a Lodge Scotia member you will use the words, F....

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B...& of G..... R..... (and not the word) along with the pass grip. Having

done this you will move straight to the W just in front of the SW's pedestal,

give the sign to the WM and move to your seat.

Remember when moving about the lodge, take care to always square it and

always in a clockwise direction.

When you are leaving the lodge you will move to the W in front of the SW

pedestal again, face the WM, give the sign and leave directly by the NW

door.

Rehearse the sign and grip to assist the Candidate to remember them. Also

advise him on standing to order while addressing or being addressed by the

WM.

It is customary in this lodge, whenever you are on your feet e.g. opening

and closing the lodge, to stand with you right hand over your heart.

(Demonstrate)

Explain the major officers of the lodge. In the E (gesture) is the WM. In

the W is the SW and in the S is the JW.

Tell him his place is in the NE part of the lodge. This is the area where the

secretary's table is, so just sit as near to that as you can.

1.6 FESTIVE BOARD

(The success of the Festive Board is the responsibility of all Lodge Scotia

members. However, the Junior Warden [supported by the Stewards] is the

officer charged with the “supervision” of the Brethren when at

refreshment. This means that he is responsible for ensuring that adequate

food and drinks are provided and prepared for the Festive Board. This

also means that if he is not going to be present at the meeting, he makes

appropriate prior arrangements to ensure another Brother is deputizing

for him in this important area, so that the Lodge is not embarrassed by

being unprepared to host its visitors.)

Commencing from the end of the table on the Master’s left side:-

1.6.1 SEATING AT THE HEAD TABLE

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Chaplain

Director of Ceremonies

Immediate Past Master

Worshipful Master

Assistant Grand Superintendent of Workings

Secretary

Treasurer

1.6.2 PROCEEDURE FOR THE FESTIVE BOARD

GRACE

D.C. (Knocks) Brethren, I claim your strict silence while the Chaplain

says Grace.

CHAPLAIN Brethren, for what we are about to receive, may the

G.A.O.T.U. make us truly thankful. (All - So mote it be.)

IF THE WORK HAS BEEN THE INITIATION OF A CANDIDATE

IN THE FIRST DEGREE

D.C. (Knocks) Brethren, I claim your strict silence while Wor Bro

addresses the Candidate.

Wor. Bro/Bro. (The nominated Bro presents the “Charge at the Festive

Board to New E.A” - as detailed in the 1st degree ritual).

FIRST LOYAL MASONIC TOAST

D.C. (Knocks) Brethren, I claim your strict silence while the W.M.

proposes the first Loyal Masonic Toast.

W.M. Brethren, all please rise. All charged in the South Bro. J.W.

J.W. (J.W. checks all charged in the South.) All charged in the South

W.M.

W.M. All charged in the West Bro. S.W.

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S.W. (S.W. Checks all charged in the West.) All charged in the West

W.M.

W.M. And all charged in the East. Brethren, I give you the first loyal

Masonic toast, - The Queen and the Craft. (All - The Queen and the Craft.)

D.C. Thank you Brethren. (All seated.)

SECOND LOYAL MASONIC TOAST

D.C. (Knocks.) Brethren, I claim your strict silence while the

W.M. proposes the second loyal Masonic Toast.

W.M. Brethren, all please rise. All charged in the South Bro. J.W.

J.W. (Checks all charged in the South.) All charged in the South W.M.

W.M. All charged in the West Bro. S.W.

S.W. (Checks all charged in the West.) All charged in the West W.M.

W.M. And all charged in the East. Brethren, I give you the second loyal

Masonic Toast, - The Most Worshipful Grand Master. (All The Most

Worshipful Grand Master.)


CANDIDATE’S TOAST

D.C. (Knocks.) Brethren, I now call on Bro. ---, Bro. ---’s Proposer to

propose a toast our newly ---- Brother.

(The Candidate’s Proposer then makes an appropriate speech about the

Candidate [commencing with the usual salutations - W.M. etc.] which is

followed by inviting the Brethren to stand, checking that all are charged in

the East, West and South and then drinking the toast to the Candidate.)

The Proposer then leads the members in a McDuff.)

And the honours are, nine by three on the third coming down, taking your

time and example from me ----- rapid fire, no false starts - etc.

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CANDIDATE’S RESPONSE

D.C. Brethren, I now call on Bro. --- to respond to the toast.

CAND. Wor. Master, Most Wor., Right Wor., Very Wor., Wor. Brethren

(only use those titles appropriate on the night), Brethren all. Thank you

Brother --- for proposing the toast and the Brethren and Visitors of Lodge

Scotia for the way in which you honored it. (The Candidate then responds

to the toast and sits down.)

D.C. On the third coming down Brethren.

One! Two! Three!

VISITOR’S TOAST

D.C. (Knocks) I now call on our J.W. Bro. --- to propose the toast to the

visitors.

J.W. (The J.W. then makes an appropriate speech to the visitors

[commencing with the usual salutations - W.M. etc.] which is followed by

inviting the Brethren of Lodge Scotia to stand, checking that all are

charged in the East, West and South, and then drinking a toast to the

visitors.

The J.W. then leads the Scotia Brethren in a McDuff.)

Sing Visitor’s Welcome

VISITOR’S RESPONSE

J.W. (Knocks.) I now call on W. Bro. --- of --- Lodge, to respond to the

toast to the visitors. (The visitor then stands and responds to the toast.)

J.W. On the third coming down Brethren.

One! Two! Three! (The J.W. then repeats this ceremony, progressively

calling on a convenient number of visitors to respond to the toast. The

usual protocol is to call on visitors in the following order:-

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Grand Lodge representatives (if a separate toast to G.L.

representatives has not already occurred). It is not usual to call

on the AGSW as he usually speaks in the meeting.

Masters of other Lodges (daughter Lodges should be first).

Close friends of the Candidate.

Other Brethren.

This list may be changed at the discretion of the D.C.. e.g. if the

Candidates father or brother etc is a visitor from another Lodge, he may

be called upon to respond first.)

ITEMS OF HARMONY ETC.

(Brethren may wish to contribute “items of harmony”, jokes, interesting

stories or reports at this stage.)

TYLER’S TOAST

D.C. (Knocks.) I now call on our Tyler, (W.) Bro. ----, to propose the

Tyler’s toast.

TYLER Brethren, all please rise. All charged in the South Bro. --- J.W.

J.W. (Checks all charged in the South.) All charged in the South Bro. ---

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TYLER All charged in the West Bro. S.W.

S.W. (Checks all charged in the West.) All charged in the West Bro. ---.

TYLER All charged in the East W.M.

W.M. (Checks all charged in the East.) All charged in the East Bro. ---.

TYLER Brethren, I give you the Tyler’s toast. To all poor and distressed

Brethren, where ere they may be, on air, land or sea, a speedy return to

their home fires side, if they so desire it. (All Brethren repeat the

statement, and drink the toast.)

TYLER And the honours are, (the following statement is lead by the

Tyler and repeated in unison and with the appropriate actions by the

Brethren).

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Hand, heart, pocket.

Pocket, hand, heart.

Heart, pocket, hand.

Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again.

D.C. Thank you Brethren.

1.6.3 VISITOR’S WELCOME

Let our Lodge to you extend,

Welcome Brother, Welcome Friend,

And ask of you with this refrain,

Will ye no come back again?



Better loved ye canna be,


1.6.4 AFTER THE FESTIVE BOARD

( After the Festive Board, it is important to remember that the Lodge is

responsible for leaving the lodge room and festive board room clean and

configured according to the directions of the Masonic Centre

management. This is the responsibility of all lodge members and while

there will be occasions when members may need to leave early and not be

able to assist in this work, members should remember that they need to do

their share and not leave all the cleaning up to a dedicate few. Younger

members and junior Office Bearers should be particularly aware of their

responsibility in this area. Installation night is usually a late night with a

larger “cleanup” requirement and a greater effort by all members to assist

in this task is required.)

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INSTALLATION

2.1 ELECTION OF WM & OFFICERS

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MASTER

(This occurs 2 months prior to the installation)


business?

W.BRO. SEC Election of the Wor. Master for the ensuing year, W.M.

W.M. W.Bro. Secretary, you will place the “Roll of Members” on the

altar.

(The Secretary places the “Roll of Members” on the altar. Members

eligible to be elected are all Past Masters, the current Master if he has not

served as Master for the last 2 years and any brother who has served as a

Warden for 12 months.)

W.M. W.Bro. Secretary, you will state the names of those Brethren

eligible for election.

(As each Brother’s name is called if he does not wish to be considered for

election he stands, salutes and declines nomination. Once all eligible

Brethren have been called, if there is only one brother who has not

declined nomination, the WM declares him Wor. Master elect for the

ensuing 12 months. If more than one brother has not declined the W.M.

appoints two Brethren to act as scrutineers to conduct a secret ballot. It is

usual to invite {where possible} visiting P.M.s to undertake this task. The

W.M. requests that the scrutineers only provide him with the name of the

successful Brother and not the voting results. The WM then declares the

successful brother Wor. Master elect for the ensuing 12 months. After the

end of the election, it should be moved and seconded that the scrutineers

destroy the means of ballot and keep the specific results of the ballot

confidential.)

W.M. Bro./W.Bro. …….(Master elect) Have you decided who you would

like to act as Installing Master?

(The Master elect advises the Wor Bro. he wishes to conduct the

Installation Ceremony. The W Bro. Secretary then retrieves the “Roll of

Members” from the Altar.)

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OFFICERS

(This occurs the month prior to the Installation)


business?

W.BRO. SEC Election of the Officers for the ensuing year, W.M.

(At this point the W.M. may appoint two Brethren to act as scrutineers

should the need for a ballot [secret] occur or he may wait for the need to

occur before he makes this appointment. It is usual to invite {where

possible} visiting P.M.s to undertake this task. Otherwise try to select

Brethren with experience who you don’t anticipate will be the subject of a

ballot.)

W.M. W.Bro. Secretary, you will place the “Roll of Members” and the

“Book of Accounts “on the altar.

(The Secretary places the “Roll of Members” and the “Book of Accounts”

on the altar.

W.M. I now call nominations for the position of --- (the following

positions in order):-

Senior Warden

Junior Warden

Chaplain

Treasurer

Secretary

Assistant Secretary


Senior Deacon

Junior Deacon

Assistant Director of Ceremonies

Almoner

Organist (may be appointed)

Inner Guard

President of Stewards

Stewards

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Tyler (may be appointed)

Auditors (two required)

W.M. Are there any further nominations? (Pause.) Are there any further

nominations? (Pause, W.M. knocks which is followed by the Wardens. I

declare nominations closed and Bro. --- as --- (e.g. Senior warden etc.).

(It is the usual practice for the incumbent of an office [unless it is a

continuous position, such as Secretary] to nominate his replacement first.

This is usually the Brother filling the preceding office. Other Brethren may

then decide to nominate an alternate Bro. and should this happen, a secret

ballot is conducted by the appointed scrutineers.)

(If a ballot is conducted, it is for the W.M. to request that the scrutineers

only provide him with the name of the successful Brother and not the

voting results. After the end of the election of Officers, it should be moved

and seconded that the scrutineers destroy the means of ballot and keep the

specific results of the various ballots confidential.)

2. 2 Prior to Installation

MASTER

Check with the Secretary to see there are no last minute items of business

or changes, e.g. UGLQ business, apologies of key officers or members,

bereavements etc.

MASTER ELECT

Many months prior to your anticipated election as Master Elect, invite a

Past Master to act as Installing Master. This allows the selected PM

adequate time to learn the considerable work required of him.

Prior to the Installation organize your Master’s apron and bring it to the

meeting.

If it is your first time as Wor Master organize your Installation cake. An

installation cake is optional for subsequent terms as WM.

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Prepare notes for the first time of asking (thank you messages, visitations,

plans for the ensuing year and work etc.) and Festive Board speeches.

Check with the current Master and ascertain who he would like to present

his PM’s Jewell, and advice that Brother so he can prepare a suitable

presentation.

Bring your own V.S.L. to the meeting for presentation (by the Chaplain) to

you.

INSTALLING MASTER

After being requested to be the Installing Master, appoint the Installing

Director of Ceremonies, and between you determine and appoint your

Installation Team (including the Festive Board speech list).

After the election of Officers, examine the effect the various appointments

may have on your Installation Team and organize appropriate personnel

and procedures to overcome apparent problems.

In consultation with the Secretary, arrange an appropriate date for a second

practice.

In consultation with the Master Elect and Secretary, arrange a meeting of

the Installation Committee and organize such matters as the Festive Board

etc.

Arrange with the D.C. to appoint Brethren to replace last minute member

apologies.

SECRETARY

In consultation with the Installing Master, arrange an appropriate date for

a second practice and make the appropriate bookings.

In consultation with the Master Elect and the Installing Master, arrange a

meeting of the Installation Committee and organize such matters as the

Festive Board etc.

Organise Installation invitation cards and Installation booklet.

Organise the P.M’s Jewel and Aged Mason’s Jewel/s.

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Organise organist, piper and Bro to give the address to the Haggis if

appropriate.

Organize the Haggis if required.

Mark the section of the Minutes, which relates to the election of Master.

INSTALLING DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES

After being appointed by the Installing Master, determine (in consultation

with him) your Installation Team (including the Festive Board speech list).

After the election of Officers, examine the effect the various appointments

may have on your Installing team and (in consultation with the Installing

Master) organize appropriate personnel and procedures to overcome

apparent problems.

On the day of the meeting ensure the layout of the Lodge as follows:-

Have a chair placed in the SE corner adjacent to the E.O.M.

cabinet.

On that cabinet place the following:-

Master Elect’s apron (belt adjusted) (if not already a PM)

Book of Constitutions (suitably bookmarked)

Deputy D.C.’s baton

Appoint a brother to sort out the collars and gauntlets after they have been

collected by the Deacons during the ceremony. Provide him with the

following details.

On the collar stand place the Officers collars in the three

following sets and in order of investiture:-

* S.W., level - J.W., plumb rule - Chaplain, irradiated

eye - Treasurer, key - Secretary, crossed pens - Assistant

Secretary, crossed pens

* D.C., crossed staves - Assistant D.C., crossed staves -

Almoner, purse - Organist, (note, Investiture only) Grecian lyre -

S.D., mallet - J.D., trowel

* I.G., crossed swords - President of Stewards, cup and

cornucopia - Stewards, cup and cornucopia - Tyler, sword

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Ensure that the three sets of working tools (sorted into their groups) and

the I.P.M.’s gauntlets are under the Masters pedestal and the Masters

gauntlets are on the pedestal .

Ensure that the three sets of working tools (sorted into their groups) are

also under the J.W.s pedestal.

The Master and I.P.M.’s collars are on the back of their chairs

The S.W. and J.W.’s gauntlets are under their respective pedestals.

Remove the altar kneeler and place cushions around three sides of the

Altar.

Make sure that the UGLQ Charter is on display. Also display the original

Grand Lodge of Scotland Charter

Check that the V.S.L. to be presented to the Master, (his own V.S.L.) is on

the Chaplain’s pedestal.

2. 3 INSTALLATION FESTIVE BOARD

(Lodge Scotia [the Installation Committee] decides the type of Festive

Board to be adopted - e.g. food type, buffet/table service etc. and organise

the purchase and presentation of the food etc. The Master elect is

responsible for the provision of the Installation cake if appropriate. This

may be dispensed with if the Master elect is a P.M.)The Master elect may

also provide wine and scotch (at his discretion).

2.3.1 SEATING AT THE HEAD OF THE TABLE

Commencing from the end of the table on the Master’s left side:-

If Grand Lodge is in attendance;

Chaplain

Chaplain’s wife


Director of Ceremonies’ wife


Immediate Past Master’s wife

Worshipful Master

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Worshipful Master’s wife

Grand Master or his representative

Grand Master or his representative’s wife

Selected Grand Officers and their wives

If Grand lodge is not in attendance;

Chaplain

Chaplain’s wife


Director of Ceremonies’ wife


Immediate Past Master’s wife

Worshipful Master

Worshipful Master’s wife

Assistant Grand Superintendent of Workings

Assistant Grand Superintendent of Working’s wife

Secretary

Secretary’s wife

Treasurer

Treasurer’s wife

It is usual to restrict the number on the head table to a maximum of twelve.

This is usually achieved because some member’s wives are not able to

attend. If all the wives are in attendance, then the Treasurer and his wife

will sit with the other members.

2.3.2 Procedures for Installation Festive Board

(The procedure for the Installation Festive Board is similar to a regular

meeting, but with additional speeches.)

The following is the toast list:-

Grace Chaplain

The Queen and the Craft W.M.

Sing the National Anthem – “Advance Australia Fair”

The Most Worshipful Grand Master W.M.

Response if in attendance G.M.

Representative of the Grand Master and Grand Officers (or if the Grand Master is present Grand

Officers) P.M.

Response`` G.M. Representative

The newly installed Master and his Officers Installing Master

Response W.M.

The Installing Master and his Officers W.M.

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Response Installing Master

The Ladies Lodge Member

Response W.M.’s wife/p’tner

Cutting the Installation cake W.M.& wife/p’tner

Visiting Brethren J.W.

Sing Visitor’s Welcome

Responses Selected visitors

Absent Brethren Lodge Member

Tyler’s toast Tyler

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SCOTIA LODGE HYMNAL

(“A & M” refers to hymn number in “Hymns Ancient & Modern”. “Drew”

refers to numbers in “Drew’s list of Music for Masonic Ceremonies”.

(Page 2)

OPENING

(St Peter)

A & M 175

Come Brothers of the Craft unite

In general purpose bound,

Let holy love and radiant light

In all our works be found.

Where columns rise in beauteous form,

Untouched by times decay,

We’ll fear no dark or threatening storm

To cloud our passing day.

And as we pass life’s journey e’er,

Though trouble’s waves may rise,

Our faith shall rest on that bright shore

Beyond the changing skies.

Where columns rise in beauteous form

Untouched by time’s decay,

We’ll fear no dark or threatening storm

To cloud our passing day.

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CLOSING V.S.L.

Fidelity, Fidelity, Fidelity

And may God prosper the Craft

CLOSING

(Innocents)

A & M 33

Brothers, ere tonight we part,

Join each voice and every heart;

Grateful songs to heaven raise,

Hymning forth our songs of praise.

Brothers, we may meet no more,

Yet, there is a happier shore,

Where, released from toil and pain,

Brothers, we shall meet again.

(Page 3)

INITIATION

Perambulation - While the C--- shows he is properly prepared.

(Sandon)

A & M 266

Lead kindly light, amid the encircling gloom,

Lead Thou me on;

The night is dark, and I am far from home,

Lead Thou me on.

Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see

The distant scene; one step enough for me.

I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou

Shouldst lead me on;

I loved to choose and see my path, but now

Lead Thou me on.

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I loved the garish day, and, spite for fears,

Pride ruled my will; remember not past years.

So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still

Will lead me on,

O’er moor and fen, o’er craig and torrent, till

The night is gone.

And with the morn those angel faces smile

Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile.

When saluting the V.S.L.

Drew 15.5

Let not honour and truth forsake thee; so shalt thou find favour in God and

man.

When the C--- receives l.

And God said, “let there be light, and there was light”.

After the C--- receives l.

(Moscow)

When gloom and chaos reigned,

All things on earth remained

In sad dark night,

Then in His majesty,

God gave the first decree,

Then flashed o’er land and sea

Bright glorious light.

After Investiture (E.A.)

( Holly)

Drew 19

Pure as that badge thy life may be,

If by its teachings thou abide,

God’s holy face thine eyes shall see

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If thou wilt make the badge thy guide.

(Page 4)

PASSING

Perambulation - While the C--- shows he is properly prepared.

(Sandon)

A & M 266

Lead kindly light, amid the encircling gloom,

Lead Thou me on;


Lead Thou me on.






Lead Thou me on.

I loved the garish day, and, spite for fears,



Will lead me on,

O’er moor and fen, o’er Craig and torrent, till

The night is gone.




Drew 15.5

Let not honour and truth forsake thee; so shalt thou find favour in the sight

of God and man.

After investiture (F.C.)

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(St John’s)

Drew 19

With your emblem now invested

Still proceed as you began;

Prove yourself, however tested,

Both a craftsman and a man.

Let your life be free from evil,

Never by temptation fall;

Tried by plumb-rule, square and level,

Let your actions fill them all.

(Page 5)

RAISING

G. or R.S.

(Joseph Massey)

Drew 52

All glory to the Most High!



While the C. Journeys

(Sandon)

A & M 266

Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom,

Lead Thou me on;


Lead Thou me on.

Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see



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Lead Thou me on.

I loved the garish day, and, spite for fears



Will lead me on,

O’er moor and fen, o’er craig and torrent, till

The night is gone.

And in the morn those angel faces smile



Drew 15.5

Let not honour and truth forsake thee; so shalt thou find favour in the sight

of God and man.

While the C. represents ..........

(Troyte)

Drew 63

As the tree falls so must it lie,

As the man lives, so must he die,

As the man dies so shall he be

All through the days of eternity.

(Page 6)

Remember me, oh Mighty One

When storms around are sweeping,

When lone my watch I’m keeping,

Mid fires of evil falling,

Mid tempters’ voices calling,

Remember me, oh Might One,

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Remember me, oh Might One.

When walking on life’s ocean,

Control its raging motion,

When from its dangers shrinking,

When in its dread deeps sinking,



When weight of sin oppresses,

When dark despair oppresses,

When through the life that’s mortal,

And when I pass life’s portal,



(Page 7)

Eventide “ Abide with me.”

Words by Henry Francis Lyte

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;

The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide

When other helpers fail, and comforts flee,

Help of the helpless, 0 abide with me.

Swift to its close, ebbs out life's little day:

Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away;

Change and decay in all -Around I see:

0 Thou who changest not, abide with-me!

I need Thy presence every passing hour;

What but Thy grace can foil the Tempter's power?

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Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be?

Through cloud and sunshine, 0 abide with me.

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;

Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness;

Where is death's sting? Where, grave thy victory?

I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

I hold Thou Thy Cross before my closing eyes;

Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies;

Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee:

In life, in death, 0 Lord, abide with me!

After investiture

Drew 70

Now art thou raised, invested, and complete,

Trustful and true we on the centre meet;

Place all thy faith in Him who rules on high,

Blest shall thou live, and peaceful shall thou die.

G. or R.S.

(Joseph Massey)

Drew 52




Closing the V.S.L.

Fidelity, Fidelity, Fidelity,

And may God prosper the Craft.

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(Page8)

INSTALLATION

Installation Ode

(Moscow)

A & M 360

Hail! Masonry Divine!

Glory of the ages shine -

Long may’st thou reign..

Where’er thy Lodges stand,

May they have great command,

And always grace the land-

Thou art Divine!

Great fabrics still arise,

And grace the azure skies -

Great are thy schemes.

Thy noble orders are

Matchless beyond compare.

No art with thee can share -

Thou art Divine!

Hiram the architect,

Did all our Craft direct

How they should build.

Sol’mon, great Israel’s King,

Did mighty blessings bring,

And left us room to sing,

Hail! Royal Art!

(Pare 9)

Support to the Master

(Adeste Fideles)

A & M 59

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Support to the Master who rules by the Square;

Let Sons of the Light to the East now repair;

With hearts for his aid, united and free;

Obedient we labour

Obedient we labour

Obedient we labour

and kindly agree.

Support to the Wardens

(Adeste Fideles)

A & M 59

Support to the Warden, installed in the West,

Who works by the Level, where sorrows may rest,


Obedient we labour

Obedient we labour

Obedient we labour

and kindly agree.

Support to the Warden, by Plumb still upright,

Whose sun in the South never hides its fair light;


Obedient we labour

Obedient we labour

Obedient we labour

and kindly agree.

Old Hundredth

(Old Hundredth)

A & M 166

All people that on earth do dwell,

Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice;

Him serve with mirth, His praise forth tell,

Come ye before Him and rejoice.

Know ye, the Lord is God indeed;

Without our aid He did us make;

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We are His flock, He doth us feed;

And for His sheep he doth us take.

O enter, then, His gates with praise;

Approach with joy His courts unto;

Praise, laud, and bless His name always,

For it is seemly so to do.

For why? The Lord our God is good.

His mercy is forever sure;

His truth at all times firmly stood,

And shall from age to age endure.

(Page 10)

Royal Anthem

God save our gracious Queen,

Long live our noble Queen!

God save the Queen!

Send her victorious,

Happy and Glorious,

Long to reign over us,

God save the Queen!

(Page 11)

National Anthem

Australians all let us rejoice, for we are young and free,

We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil,

Our home is girt by sea.

Our land abounds in nature’s gifts of beauty rich and rare,

In history’s page let every stage –Advance Australia Fair.

In joyful strains then let us sing – Advance Australia Fair.

With Christ our Head and Cornerstone,

We’ll build our Nation’s might,

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Whose way and truth and light alone,

Can guide our path aright,

Our lives a sacrifice of love, reflect our Master’s care,

With faces turned to heaven above, Advance Australia Fair,

In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair.

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MEMORIAL SERVICE LODGE OF

SORROW

W.M. Brethren, this evening we are to conduct a short service in

memory of our late Bro ……….

KNOCK, ALL RISE

CHAP. Almighty and Eternal God, Architect and Ruler of the

Universe, we beseech Thee to bless the brethren here

assembled ; especially we would ask Thee to comfort and

support the members of our deceased Brother's family; endure

them with Thy Divine strength, so that time, that great healer of

all human sorrow, may heal their hearts and enable them to

continue to look to Thee for comfort and help at all times, to the

Honour and Glory of Thy Holy Name.

BRN. So mote it be.

D.C. Brethren, please unite in singing the Hymn "O GOD OUR

HELP IN AGES PAST'

1.

O GOD, OUR HELP IN AGES PAST,

0 God, our help in ages past,

Our hope for years to come,

Our shelter from the stormy blast,

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And our eternal home.

A thousand ages in Thy sight

are like an evening gone;

Short as the watch that ends the night

Before the rising sun.

Time, like an ever-rolling stream,

Bears all its sons away;

They fly forgotten, as a dream

Dies at the opening day.

0 God, our help in ages past,

Our hope for years to come,

Lie Thou our guard while troubles last,

And our Eternal Home. Amen.

W.M. Brethren, be seated.

W.M. Reads a short statement of the Lodge activities of our

departed Brother.

W.M. KNOCK, ALL RISE

D.C. Brothers Deacon will assemble in the S.E. and cross wands.

(The Piper will lead the D.C. Deacons and Brother who

collects the cushion with Apron and sprig of acacia, from

the E of M cabinet and move in a slow perambulation once

around lodge and then approach the altar from the west.

The piper stays in the west and the D.C. retums to his

chair leaving the Deacons and the Apron bearer at the

altar).

D.C. Brethren we will sing “LEAD KINDLY LIGHT” (If no

piper available sing Lead Kindly Light during

perambulation).

2.

LEAD, KINDLY LIGHT,

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Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom

Lead Thou me on!

The night is dark, and I am far from home;

Lead Thou me on!


The distant scene: One step enough for me.


Should'st lead me on.


Lead Thou me on!

I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears,

Pride ruled my will: Remember not

past years.


Will lead me on

O'er moor and fen, o’er crag and torrent, till

The night is gone;


Which I have loved long since, and lost

awhile.

PIPER (Unless the Piper is playing the music for the other hymns

he now returns to his place. Otherwise he waits and

returns when the Deacons and Cushion Bearer return. He

doesn’t participate in the removal of the cushion and

apron from the alter).

W.M. Brethren, I crave your attention to a portion of Holy Writ.

CHAP. Reads Psalm 90.

Psalm 90

(A Prayer of Moses the man of God)

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Lord thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.

2 Before the mountains were bought forth, or ever thou

hast formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting

to everlasting, thou art God.

3 Thou turnest man to destruction: and sayest. Return, ye

children of men.

4 For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday

when it is passed, and as a watch in the night.

5 Thou carriest them away as with a flood: they are as

asleep: in the morning they are like grass which growth

up.

6 In the morning it flourisheth, and growth up: in the

evening it is cut down and withereth.

7 For we are consumed by thine anger and by thy wrath

are we troubled.

8 Thou has set our iniquities before thee, our secret sins in

the light of thy countenance.

9 For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend

our years as a tale that is told.

10 The days of our years are three-score and ten: and if by

reason of strength they be four-score, yet is their strength

labour and sorrow: for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.

11Who knoweth the power of thine anger? Even according

to thy fear, so is thy wrath.

12 So teach us to number our days that we may apply our

hearts under wisdom.

13 Return O Lord how long? And let it repent thee

concerning thy servants.

14 O satisfy us early with thy mercy: that we may rejoice

and be glad all our days.

15 Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast

afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil.

16 Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory

unto thy children.

17 And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and

establish thou the work of our hands upon us: yea, the

work of our hands establish thou it.

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W.M. Brethren be seated.

EULOGY Read by one of the Brethren.

W.M. Knock, all rise.

CHAP. Most Glorious God, Author of all good, and giver of all

mercy, Pour down upon us, Thy sorrowing servants, the

consolation of Thy mercy and strengthen our solemn

engagements with ties of sincere affection.

In the passing of our Brother, may we be reminded of our

own mortality, and have our hearts so drawn towards Thee,

our only refuge in danger and distress, that when the time of

our departure shall come, we may be sustained and

comforted in the dark valley by the sense of Thy gracious

presence, and be able to rejoice in the blessed hope of

unbroken fellowship with the loved and lost in Thine

everlasting Kingdom. So mote it be

D.C. We shall sing the first and last verse of “ROCK OF

AGES”

3.

ROCK OF AGES

Rock of Ages, cleft for me,

Let me hide myself in Thee

Let the water and the blood,

From Thy riven side which flowed,

Be of sin the double cure,

Cleanse me from its guilt and power.

Not the labours of my hands

Can fulfi1 Thy law's demands;

Could my zeal no respite know,

Could my tears for ever flow,

All for sin could not atone:

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Thou must save, and Thou alone.

Nothing in my hand I bring,

Simply to Thy Cross I cling;

Naked, come to Thee for dress;

Helpless, look to Thee for grace;

Foul, I to the fountain fly;

Wash me, Savior, or I die.

While I draw this fleeting breath,

When my eyelids close in death.

When I soar to worlds unknown,

See Thee on Thy Judgment-Throne:

Rock of Ages, cleft for me,

Let me hide myself in Thee. Amen.

CHAP. Reads Psalm 23

Psalm 23

(A Psalm of David)

The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth

me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of

rightness for his name’s sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of

death, I will feel no evil: for thou art with me: thy rod and

thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou prepares a table before me in the presence of mine

enemies: thou anointest my head with oil: my cup runneth

over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of

my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

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CHAP. Almighty God, Architect and Ruler of the Universe, in Thy

Wisdom Thou hast been pleased to take from us our highly

esteemed Brother ……. thus leaving a gap in our lodge as

well as in the family. We earnestly pray Thee to extend Thy

infinite mercy towards us and them. May the memory of his

good deeds be an inspiration to us and a comfort to those

who mourn his passing … SO MOTE IT BE.

D.C. We will sing the hymn “ABIDE WITH ME”.

(During the singing of this hymn the cushion and apron

are placed on the altar on top of the V.S.L. The deacons

and cushion bearer resume their places in the lodge.)

.ABIDE WITH ME

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;

The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide

When other helpers fail, and comforts flee,

Help of the helpless, 0 abide with me.

Swift to its close, ebbs out life's little day:

Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away;

Change and decay in all -Around I see:

0 Thou who changest not, abide with-me!

I need Thy presence every passing hour;

What but Thy grace can foil the Tempter's power?

Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be?

Through cloud and sunshine, 0 abide with me.

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;

Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness;

Where is death's sting? Where, grave thy victory?

I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

I hold Thou Thy Cross before my closing eyes;

Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies;

Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee:

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In life, in death, 0 Lord, abide with me!

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W.M. Brethren, be seated.

I.G. Reads “CROSSING THE BAR” This ends the

ceremony.

LAST POST.

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CROSSING THE BAR.

Sunset and Evening Star,

And one clear call for me!

O and may there be no moaning of the bar,

When I put out to sea,

*

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,

Too full for sound and foam,

When that which drew from out the boundless deep

Turns again home.

*

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Twilight and evening bell,

And after that the dark!

And may there be sadness of farewell,

When I embark

*

For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place

The flood may bear me far,

I hope to see my Pilot face to face

When 1 have crost the bar.

The Apron stays on the alter until either the alter is required

for other ceremonial work (E.g. Degree work or Ballot) or just prior

to the first time of asking.

D.C. Bro Deacons. (The Deacons and Cushion Bearer rise and

salute. The JD leaves his place and perambulates around

the lodge collecting the Cushion Bearer and SD. They then

approach the alter from the West and collect the cushion

and apron. They then move to the North and take the

cushion and apron around and leave it on the E of M

cabinet, and then return to their respective places, salute

as a group and are seated.)

5.

MASONIC FUNERAL SERVICE

GENERAL

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(The Lodge should select a Brother capable of carrying out this ceremony

before the public with dignity and decorum. Arrangements must be made

with the officiating Clergy so that the ceremony will finish with the

Benediction by the officiating Clergy.)

(It is recommended that the service be read as the decorum of the

presentation should not rely on a brother needing to be prompted.)

(This ceremony should not be used upon the internment of a Freemason

unless it be at the request of him or his family, and cannot unless he has

attained the rank of a M.M.)

(No dispensation is required for this Service.)

(No sign or honours are to be given and no regalia to be worn.)

INSTRUCTION

(After the usual religious service, the officiating Brother, standing at the

head of the grave [or lectern if a cremation], will proceed with the

following service.)

I invite all Freemasons to please stand.

As Freemasons, we are assembled this day to pay the last tribute of

Fraternal affection to our departed Brother, ----- ------- -------- ----- ----,

whom the Great Architect of the Universe has been pleased in his infinite

mercy to take unto himself.

For his attributes as a citizen of Queensland and a Freemason, and a

member of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland, we cherish his

memory.

(A very short eulogy on his Masonic contribution can be included here.)

It is on an occasion as this that we recall the words of the beautiful poem in

Ecclesiastes, known so well to all Master Masons.

Remember now thy Creator in the days of the youth,

While the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh,

When thou shall say, I have no pleasure in them.

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While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars be not darkened, nor

the clouds return after the rain.

In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble,

And the strong men shall bow themselves,

And the grinders cease because they are few,

And those that look out of the windows be darkened.

And the doors shall be shut in the streets,

When the sound of the grinding is low,

And he shall rise up at the voice of the bird,

And all the daughters of the musick shall be bought low.

Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high,

And fear shall be in the way,

And the almond tree shall flourish,

And the grasshopper shall be a burden,

And desire shall fail.

Because man goeth to his long home,

And the mourners go about the streets.

Or ever the silver cord be loosed,

Or the golden bowl be broken,

Or the pitcher broken at the fountain,

Or the wheel broken at the cistern.

Then the dust return to the earth as it was,

And the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

(Ecc. 12, Verses 1 to 7 inclusive.)

(Hold the sprig of acacia prominently in your hand.)

The sprig of acacia, which in past ages has marked the resting place of the

illustrious dead, like the weeping willow, is an emblem of tender sympathy

and never dying affection.

Being an evergreen, it is emblematic of Masonic faith in the immortality of

the soul.

(Move to the foot of the coffin and say)

I place on the coffin this sprig of acacia.

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Our dear departed Brother has gone to his last resting place in peace.

(Do so and return to the lectern.)

Brethren, let us unite in a prayer with which we have parted so many,

many times before,

“So let us meet, act and part, and may the blessing of the Great Architect

of the Universe rest upon us and upon all true and faithful Brethren

throughout the world. May Brotherly love prevail and every moral and

social virtue cement us.”

So mote it be.

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6.

LODGE SCOTIA

FRIENDSHIP NIGHT

Visitors are escorted into the Lodge Room and directed by the Deacons to

seats in the North. When they are seated the Master says:-

Gentlemen, my name is ------ ------. I am currently Master of this Lodge,

and on behalf of all the Brethren, I welcome you into our midst. Tonight

marks a special occasion for Lodge Scotia as the evening has been set aside

to enable members to invite friends who are not Freemasons to join us in

the Lodge. Only men of good repute have been invited and the fact that you

are included is an indication of the high regard in which you are held by

your host, and in turn accepted by the Lodge. I trust that your visit here

tonight will be both pleasurable and informative, and that you will enjoy

the brief program which has been prepared. I have asked W. Bro---- to give

you some background to our organization.

I will now introduce the various Officers of the Lodge, and explain to you

something about Freemasonry and Lodge Scotia. Gentlemen, as you will

agree, every organisation must have a head. In a Masonic Lodge he is the

Master, whom we address as “Worshipful Master”. Our master is ---- ----

and he has already identified himself to you. The Master must have

assistants to help him run the organisation, and in a Masonic Lodge these

are The Immediate Past Master --- ---, who was last year’s Master and is

seated on the Master’s left to offer him any assistance he may need while

the Lodge is open. The Senior Warden --- ---, the Junior Warden --- ---, the

Senior Deacon --- ---, the Junior Deacon --- ----. The Brother inside the

door is the Inner Guard and outside the door is the Tyler or Outer Guard.

The actions of all these people need to be co-ordinated, and this is the duty

of the Director of Ceremonies --- ---. As the Bible is an integral part of our

ceremony, we have a Chaplain who is --- ---. The administrative side of the

Lodge’s business is in the hands of the Secretary --- ---, and the Treasurer -

-- ---.

The next thing I would like to tell you is what Masonry is not. Although all

of our ceremonies are conducted in the presence of a Supreme Being -

known to most Australians as “God”, Masonry is not a religion. We do not

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conduct a service of worship, but if a Brother lives by our teachings he

should stand a good chance when he eventually knocks at the Pearly Gates.

Each Degree is commenced with a prayer and a specific reading from the

Old Testament consistent with the teachings of that particular Degree.

During the Degree workings certain allegorical instructions consistent with

God’s wishes are given to the Candidate. We sing hymns and regular

reference is made to having a trust in God.

We are not, as has been suggested in the press and on television, a secret

society, We make no effort to hide who we are and our centres have the

square and compasses prominently displayed. We are, however, a society

which has certain words, phrases and signs, the uses of which are secret to

members in order that we might identify one another and to prevent

impostors from claiming to be Freemasons. We are also not a “benefit

society”. Having told you what we are not, I will now endeavour to explain

what we are.

Freemasonry is non-sectarian and non-political. It is open to just and free

men of mature age, sound judgment and strict morals. It embraces men of

every race, religion and shade of political thought. It requires a belief in a

Supreme Being and a future life. It inculcates the duty of prayer. It teaches

that God is the source from whence all good emanates; that he is just and

merciful, and that we can look to Him for comfort and support. This it will

be recognised is common ground with all the principal religions. Beyond

this Masonry does not dogmatise in particular theories or forms of belief,

or means of salvation. It does not purport to take the place of the religions

of mankind, but rather to encourage its members to be faithful and zealous

in the performance of the duties laid down by the particular religion to

which they belong.

Now let me deal with individual Lodges, such as this one. All Lodges are

democratic. Each year, at a specified time an election of Officers is held,

from the office of Worshipful Master to the office of Steward. Any Brother

may nominate somebody for a particular office and if two or more

nominations are received, a secret ballot is held. In addition, any Brother

may, with the permission of the Worshipful Master, speak on any relative

subject.

There are in excess of 300 Lodges meeting in Queensland, all of which are

under the umbrella of The United Grand Lodge of Queensland, but each

Lodge is, in itself, autonomous. We elect our own Worshipful Master and

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Officers, set our own dues, and control our own finances. We make our

own by-laws, but everything we do must conform to the book of

Constitutions issued by The United Grand Lodge of Queensland.

I have no figures, but if there are over 300 Lodges in Queensland, surely

this would indicate around 2000 in Australia, and when you consider the

whole world, - the mind boggles. There are Masonic Lodges in almost

every country. Most would be held openly, but in some countries. I would

imagine, Lodges would need to meet covertly.

Freemasonry is an ancient system of morality, which promotes goodwill

and Brotherhood amongst men. It requires that every man wishing to join

must believe in the existence of a Supreme Being, therefore an Atheist

could not become a Freemason. It is based on the principles of truth, piety,

virtue, brotherly love and benevolence. The last of these principles,

benevolence or charity is well known in the community through the

existence of the Masonic Homes for elderly Brethren and their wives or

widows at Sandgate. Support for this complex is regarded as the main

Masonic charity in South East Queensland. Similar, but smaller complexes

exist at Rockhampton, Townsville, the Gold Coast, Kingaroy and in other

States. Less well known, but very important, is the fact that Freemasonry in

Queensland supports a “Chair of Geriatric medicine” at the University of

Queensland, which was established with the sum of $1,000,000 years ago.

While the improvement in recent years of Government social security has

reduced the need for Lodges to support near destitute members, as has

happened in the past, Charity in its widest meaning remains a cornerstone

of Freemasonry. In more recent times the United Grand Lodge of

Queensland has embarked on fundraising for the Leukemia Foundation

with over $1.5 million raised and the purchase of an expensive (over

$1,000,000) microscope for medical research.

Our ceremonies revolve around historical events which occurred during the

building of King Solomon’s Temple and we use the tools (the square, the

level, the plumb-rule, compasses, etc.) used by stone masons in the

construction of the building to illustrate some particular aspect of morality;

the idea being that the handling of a particular tool at any time to remind

us of its moral significance.

The whole thrust of our ceremonies involves Candidates and the Brethren

of the Lodge, in a highly moral learning progression which over time

encourages Masons to continue expanding their Masonic knowledge. For

example, as you look around you in this Lodge Room, you will see that an

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overriding colour scheme of blue is evident. The blue of the Masonic

aprons, gauntlets and collars worn by the Lodge Officers, even the

upholstery of the chairs and seats, is blue. Some other Masonic Orders

have aprons, collars and general decorations in red, thus giving the terms

you may have already heard - “BLUE LODGES” and “RED LODGES”.

After a man has been a Mason for a reasonable time and has gained a good

grounding in basic Freemasonry in a Blue Lodge he can, if he seeks to

widen his Masonic knowledge, and further develop Masonic skills, seek

membership of a Red Lodge. There is virtually no end to the gaining of

Masonic knowledge; a lifelong search for truth about Freemasonry and

how the individual can grow in personal stature and understanding of

himself and his fellow men, is his, through Masonic learning.

Nor are ladies and children overlooked. The order of The Eastern Star

exists for ladies with a Masonic connection. This is an Order in which a

Mason and his wife can belong. The DeMolays is an Order for young men

from 12 to 21 years, and the girls also have Orders such as Job’s Daughters

and The Order of the Rainbow.

The Masonic fraternity is comprised of Brethren from all walks of life -

from Kings to labourers, but in a Freemasons Lodge rank and fortune stay

outside and we meet inside on the level. A case in point is that when King

George VI, then the Prince of Wales, was made a Freemason, he was

initiated into Freemasonry by the local Postmaster.

Years ago, Most Worshipful Brother Norm Bauer, who was then our Grand

Master said he had never seen Freemasonry better described than in the

words of Winwood Reed who wrote: -

“The doctrines of Freemasonry are the most beautiful that is possible to

imagine. They breathe the simplicity of the earliest ages, animated by the

love of a martyred God. That word which puritans translated “CHARITY”,

but which is really “LOVE”, is the keystone which supports the entire

edifice of this mystic science. Love one another; teach one another; help

one another. That is our doctrine - all our science - all our law. We have no

narrow-minded prejudices; we do not debar from our Society this sect or

that sect. It is sufficient for us that a man worships God, no matter under

what name or in what manner”.

6.1 HISTORY

Finally I would like to give you a brief history of this Lodge.

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The formation of Lodge Scotia arose after a February 1918 meeting of

Ionic Lodge (902 SC) in the Alice Street Temple, as local brethren walked

to their homes from the tram terminus at Kedron Bridge. Soon after they

were joined by other Scottish brethren and planning meetings were held in

Bro Alex Dewar’s workshop behind the Edinburgh Castle Hotel. At the

second unofficial meeting, 29 brethren were present and they were clearly

seeking potential initiates. The name “Scotia” was chosen: the Roman

name for Scotland; the name of a prominent Glasgow temple; and the

name of the Stafford tannery operated by the Gibson family, prominent

members of the new-forming lodge.

Sponsoring lodges were Lodge Hope (1134 SC, now Kaye Lodge 234

UGLQ) and Aberleigh (1133 SC, now disbanded), and the petition was

dispatched to Edinburgh after approval by District Grand Master Thomas

Burstow on 13th May 1918. The suffrages of the brethren had fallen on

Bro. David Christie Samuel to be the expert brother to preside over them as

Right Worshipful Master. The brass-bound VSL, now reserved for use at

Installations, was presented by Wor. Bro. Samuel, and chairs for the

RWM, WSW and WJW, now in the Eustace Jones Hall at Sandgate

Homes, were provided by Ionic Lodge.

On Saturday 20th July 1918, to the skirl of bagpipes, with Scottish Lodges

ranging under their banners, the District Grand Lodge assembled to

consecrate Lodge Scotia numbered 1176 on the Roll of the Grand Lodge of

Scotland. The time-honoured spectacular ceremony of consecration was

confirmed by Rt. Hon. Burstow, the elements of salt, corn, oil and wine

being applied to the service of the Most High and Mankind, and the DGM

declared Lodge Scotia duly constituted, dedicated and proclaimed.

During the dinner (alas, according to custom, the ladies were not present),

chairs in the lodge room were filled by brethren from Aberleigh, Hope and

Ionic Lodges and the DGM and his officers, preceded by Piper Bro. A.

McLennan, entered to install the Foundation Master and invest his officers.

Before the meeting closed, propositions from Victor Gordon Gibson,

William George Early, David Barker and John Anderson were read in open

lodge.

The festive board which followed included toasts to the King and the MW

Grand Master Mason of Scotland, MW Bro. Brig-Gen. Robert Gordon

Gilmore of Craigmillar, and concluded, after a Visitor’s toast proposed by

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the Deputy Master, and the Tyler’s toast proposed by the WJW, with the

singing of Auld Lang Syne.

Within the first year, nine brethren were initiated and three brethren

affiliated from other lodges.

6.2 LODGE SCOTIA MASTERS

1918-19 +Wor Bro D.C.Samuel

1919-20 +Wor Bro J.Gibson

1920-21 +Wor Bro W.D.Gibson

1921-22 +Wor Bro A.Leiper

1922-23 +R.W.Bro F.J.Opie PJGW

1923-24 +Wor Bro P.Adamson PAGP

1924-25 +R.W.Bro W.Cunningham PSGW

1925-26 +Wor Bro R.O.Parnell

1926-27 +Wor Bro A.N.Bell PJGD

1927-28 +Wor Bro G.J.Bromfield

1928-29 +Wor Bro J.Robertson PGS

1929-30 +Wor Bro R.McPherson

1930-31 +Wor Bro T.L.Cooper

1931-32 +Wor Bro H.Maxwell

1932-33 +Wor Bro E.C.Price

1933-34 +Wor Bro A.E.Dyos

1934-35 +V.W.Bro A.G.Kruse PDGDC

1935-36 +V.W.Bro J.C. Oakes PDGDC

1936-37 +Wor Bro W.G.Catchpole

1937-38 +R.W.Bro J.A.Capper PJGW

1938-39 +Wor Bro E.O.Sully

1939-40 +Wor Bro W.Hirst

1940-41 +V.W.Bro L.A.Richards PDGDC

1941-42 +Wor Bro T.Brough

1942-43 +Wor Bro G.Menelaws

1943-44 +V.W.Bro C.Dangerfield DGDC

1944-45 +RW..Bro A.H.Ryan PSGW

1945-46 +R.W.Bro R.Anderson PJGW

1946-47 +Wor Bro W.J.McMinn

1947-48 +Wor Bro E.O.Pitcher PSGD

1948-49 +R.W.Bro H.G.Jones PSGW

1949-50 +Wor Bro E.W.Skyring

1950-51 +Wor Bro H.T.Keogh

1951-52 +V.W.Bro J.L.Johnson PDGDC

1952-53 +R.W.Bro H.J.Barker PJGW

1953-54 +Wor Bro J.A.Hultgren

1954-55 +Wor Bro H.Rowland

1955-56 +V.W.Bro K.H.Addison PDGDC

1956-57 R.W.Bro E.D.Dawson PJGW

1957-58 V.W.Bro K.Trevethan PDGDC

1958-59 R.W.Bro R Brough PJGW

1959-60 +Wor Bro H.Batten

1960-61 +Wor Bro J.F.Walter PSGD

1961-62 +Wor Bro R.A.Yuill

1962-63 +Wor Bro A.Stewart

1963-64 +Wor Bro L.C.Halford PSGD

1964-65 +R.W.Bro G.T.Sheppard PJGW

1965-66 +Wor Bro E.A.Owen

1966-67 +R.W.Bro A.J.Glass PSGW

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1967-68 Wor Bro J.C.Williams

1968-69 Wor Bro J.B.Vaudin

1969-70 +Wor Bro M.J.Hardy

1970-71 +Wor Bro L.A.Kelly

1971-72 Wor Bro B.L.Kelly PGSwdB

1972-73 Wor Bro D.J.Munro

1973-74 +Wor Bro S.C.Borresen

1974-75 Wor Bro T.H.Logan

1975-76 Wor Bro S.C.Leddy

1976-77 Wor Bro G.T.J.Hovey PGStdB

1977-78 +Wor Bro A.R.Taylor

1978-79 Wor Bro R.J.Walter

1979-80 Wor Bro W.C.Morton

1980-81 Wor Bro K.W.Northcott

1981-82 Wor Bro G.M.Brough PJGD

1982-83 Wor Bro F.W.Mogensen

1983-84 +Wor Bro V.G.Johnson

1984-85 Wor Bro R.J.Davis PGStdB

1985-86 Wor Bro E.R.Brough

1986-87 Wor Bro R.B.Rogers

1987-88 +Wor Bro C.R.Martindale

1988-89 Wor Bro P.F.Brown

1989-90 Wor Bro J.McL.Campbell

1990-91 Wor Bro J.W.B.Brady

1991-92 Wor Bro D.G. Kirk PGStdB

1992-93 +Wor Bro M.J.Peatey

1993-94 Wor Bro C.F.Reinhardt

1994-95 Wor Bro T.L.Philip

1995-96 Wor Bro R.J.Seeleither

1996-97 Wor Bro P.T.Kemp

1997-98 Wor Bro S.C.Mepstead

1998-99 Wor Bro A.J.Ryan


2000-01 Wor Bro G.J.Brady

2001-02 Wor Bro S.C.Mepstead

2002-03 Wor Bro R.K.Sellin

2003-04 Wor Bro D.M.Hanney

2004-05 Wor Bro M.E.Conyard

2005-06 Wor Bro E.R.Jones

2006-07 Wor Bro M.D.Bishop

2007-08 Wor Bro D.Atterbury

2008-09 Wor Bro J.C.Ashby

2009-10 Wor Bro M.E.Conyard

2010-11 Wor Bro E.W.Faulkner


2012-13 Wor Bro D.G.Kirk PGStdB

2013-14 Wor Bro D.Atterbury

2014-15 Wor Bro G.T.J.Hovey PGStdB

2015-16 Wor Bro C.S Nobbs

6.3 QUESTIONS

Questions from visitors, answered by appropriate lodge members.

6.3 CLOSING FRIENDSHIP NIGHT

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(By the Worshipful Master)

Gentlemen, earlier tonight, before you entered the Lodge Room, The Lodge

had been opened, business attended to and the main part of our closing

ceremony dealt with. Tonight I invite you to join with us in the final part of

our closing ceremony.

(Knocks and says) All please rise.

Brother Senior Warden, how should etc.?

Brother Junior Warden, how should etc.?

And part on the Square. (Deacons usher visitors to the floor of the Lodge.)

And Brethren, so let us meet, act and part, and may etc. - Brother Junior

Warden, you have an announcement.

Junior Warden - Gentlemen, a festive board has been prepared in the room

below and it is the Worshipful Master’s wish that you stay and partake of

same. This invitation is especially directed to our visitors. Gentlemen, the

supper is usually fairly basic and so as not to create false impressions, this

is how it will be tonight.

Worshipful Master - Brethren, the Lodge stands closed, unclothed and

untyled.

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Fraternal Visits

A minimum of 7brethren should be present for a fraternal visit. The Master

(or IPM) should be in attendance. Prior to the opening the Master or DC

(acting DC) should liaise with the DC and Master of the Lodge being

visited so as to ensure they are happy for Scotia to enter as a “Fraternal

Visit” Lodge. Some explanation of our method of entry may also be

required.

Appropriate collars, gauntlets, and DC’s baton are worn. Non officers may

wear the collars of absent Officers. EAs and FCs should not wear lodge

collars.

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The brethren form up outside the door and are announced by the Tyler to

the Inner Guard as “The Wor Master and Brethren of Scotia Lodge on a

Fraternal Visit”.

The order of entry is:

^^

DC (or Acting DC)

JD SD

Member/Officer Member/Officer

WJW WSW

Wor Master

^^

On entry the team perambulates to the NE corner leaving adequate space

once stopped for 2 members to pass between the rows. The 2 rows once

stopped, pause and then turn to face each other, at the same time the DC

turns right, takes 2 paces and then turns to face the East. The Wor Master

passes through the members to a point level with the DC and stops. The

members all turn to face the East. The DC says “Brethren, you will take

the step and salute the Wor Master taking your time from Wor Bro ---”

(Scotia Wor Master). After that is done the DC says, “Wor Master, I

present to you Wor Bro ---, Wor Master of Scotia Lodge.”

The Wor Master of Scotia ascends the pedestal and exchanges greetings

with the Lodge Wor Master and may elect to accept an invitation (if

extended) to remain in the East. If not he joins the DC and the 2 rows

again turn to face each other and starting with the W Wardens pass

between the rows and they all perambulate (lead by the Master and DC) to

their seats on the floor of the lodge and are seated. Lodge seating may

determine if the members are able to sit together. In some cases PMs may

sit in the East. A quick check before the lodge is opened may assist in

planning where to sit especially if EAs or FCs are in the team.

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