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Article THE FREEMASONS LEXICON.* ← Page 10 of 13 →
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The Freemasons Lexicon.*
conference from one Lodge to another , or from one Brother to another ; ancl this is the reason why we have so many different forms of the Catechism , although in spirit there is no material difference in any of them . As a religious catechism contains a summary of all that is taught by that religion , so our catechism contains the essence of Freemasonry ; but it is not to be understood without the teacher taking great pains in instructing the studentnor without having previouslbeen instructed in a
, y Lodge , ancl being able to reflect upon and remember the instructions there given . Every degree has its own Catechismus ; and in many Lodges it is customary to explain part of it at every meeting , in order that the members may become intimately acquainted with it . Celle . —St . John ' s Lodge , Helleuchtenden Stern , joined the English Provincial Grand Lodge in Hanover , 1814 . Censor . —This is really not an officer of the Lodge , but introduced
here and there . They are commonly found where the Lodge has its own private house , in which on certain days mixed assemblies are held of Freemasons and their families or friends . Of those assemblies the Censor has the superintendance ; but as lie must act with the greatest caution and circumspection , so as to avoid giving the least offence , while at the same time he takes due care that everything is carried on with order and decorumso this office requires to be filled bone of the most
, y accomplished members of the Lodge , and one whose situation in the world entitles him to the respect of the visitors . To judge upon the morality of the brethren , and when it is necessary to censure their conduct , is the duty of the W . M . W . ' s and M . of the ceremonies . Centraliston—Centralists . —A society which has been broken up , but
which , in the years 1770 to 1780 , made use of the Alchmical Terminology and figures to conceal their secrets . It is believed that the object of this society ivas under this veil to propagate Jesuitism . Ceremonion Meister . Master of the Ceremonies . —He must be the first at every assembly of the brethren , that all preparations are made that are necessary for holding a Lodge , and then invite the brethren to enter . He introduces the visiting brethren , and shews them their places .
He must enter into conversation with every stranger who' comes into the ante-chamber , to discover if he is a Brother . In the Lodge lie must pay attention , and see that everything necessary for due solemnity is prepared before the Lodge is Opened , and that nothing may disturb that solemnity while it is open . His seat is so placed that the W . M . has him in full view , and he can have it as often as he thinks necessary without asking leave of the WMHe has the same charge at the banquetand the
. . , serving brethren are generally under his direction . Visitors generally apply to him first ; and it is therefore necessary to fill this office with an experienced Mason , and , if it be practical , with one who speaks different foreign languages . Certificat . Certificate—Every Brother who travels , and who wishes to visit the Lodges in the cities he comes to , must not only provide himself with Masonic clothingbut with a certificate . Tliese certificates are
, granted by the Grand Lodge of England to every one who has been regularly initiated , and contain an account of when and where the bearer was made , and a recommendation to all Lodges to admit him to their labours . They are sealed ivith the seal of the Grand Lodge , and are signed by the Grand Secretary , and the Brother to whom they belong . This description of certificate was introduced by the Grand Lodge of England , 24 th July , 1755 .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Freemasons Lexicon.*
conference from one Lodge to another , or from one Brother to another ; ancl this is the reason why we have so many different forms of the Catechism , although in spirit there is no material difference in any of them . As a religious catechism contains a summary of all that is taught by that religion , so our catechism contains the essence of Freemasonry ; but it is not to be understood without the teacher taking great pains in instructing the studentnor without having previouslbeen instructed in a
, y Lodge , ancl being able to reflect upon and remember the instructions there given . Every degree has its own Catechismus ; and in many Lodges it is customary to explain part of it at every meeting , in order that the members may become intimately acquainted with it . Celle . —St . John ' s Lodge , Helleuchtenden Stern , joined the English Provincial Grand Lodge in Hanover , 1814 . Censor . —This is really not an officer of the Lodge , but introduced
here and there . They are commonly found where the Lodge has its own private house , in which on certain days mixed assemblies are held of Freemasons and their families or friends . Of those assemblies the Censor has the superintendance ; but as lie must act with the greatest caution and circumspection , so as to avoid giving the least offence , while at the same time he takes due care that everything is carried on with order and decorumso this office requires to be filled bone of the most
, y accomplished members of the Lodge , and one whose situation in the world entitles him to the respect of the visitors . To judge upon the morality of the brethren , and when it is necessary to censure their conduct , is the duty of the W . M . W . ' s and M . of the ceremonies . Centraliston—Centralists . —A society which has been broken up , but
which , in the years 1770 to 1780 , made use of the Alchmical Terminology and figures to conceal their secrets . It is believed that the object of this society ivas under this veil to propagate Jesuitism . Ceremonion Meister . Master of the Ceremonies . —He must be the first at every assembly of the brethren , that all preparations are made that are necessary for holding a Lodge , and then invite the brethren to enter . He introduces the visiting brethren , and shews them their places .
He must enter into conversation with every stranger who' comes into the ante-chamber , to discover if he is a Brother . In the Lodge lie must pay attention , and see that everything necessary for due solemnity is prepared before the Lodge is Opened , and that nothing may disturb that solemnity while it is open . His seat is so placed that the W . M . has him in full view , and he can have it as often as he thinks necessary without asking leave of the WMHe has the same charge at the banquetand the
. . , serving brethren are generally under his direction . Visitors generally apply to him first ; and it is therefore necessary to fill this office with an experienced Mason , and , if it be practical , with one who speaks different foreign languages . Certificat . Certificate—Every Brother who travels , and who wishes to visit the Lodges in the cities he comes to , must not only provide himself with Masonic clothingbut with a certificate . Tliese certificates are
, granted by the Grand Lodge of England to every one who has been regularly initiated , and contain an account of when and where the bearer was made , and a recommendation to all Lodges to admit him to their labours . They are sealed ivith the seal of the Grand Lodge , and are signed by the Grand Secretary , and the Brother to whom they belong . This description of certificate was introduced by the Grand Lodge of England , 24 th July , 1755 .