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The Worshipful Craft Of Stonehewers In Germany.
As an example , the chief Lodge at Zurich granted in 1828 the annexed mark / j « -
ACLOSING OF THE ASSEMBLY . President : By Leave and Favour : If any have aught to propose , let him stand forth and modestly have his say , otherwise let him hold his peace now and henceforth . As no one is present who has
anything more to propose , I close this meeting according to Craft Custom and usage .
( 4 . ) The Banquet . In the name of the fraternity the elder now tenders a welcome * to the candidate in the thanksgiving drink . The elders tender their thanks to the assembly , the chest is
removed and the welcome filled up . Elder : ( If strangers , i . e ., new comers , are present ) : By Leave and Favour : We wish to pledge you according to Craft usage and custom . Stranger : Therefore by your favour , most gracious master and fellows , I crave your permission to receive the pledge , once , twice ,
and thrice . The regulations for the felloAVS are now read ; they are also in force during the assembly .
THE SEVEN POINTS OR PLEDGE RULES . 1 . Every one must sit decorously at the table , his coat ( the three lowest left-hand buttons ) buttoned . Therefore no one shall place his hand or lean his arm on the table .
2 . No one shall leave his place without permission , or speak without asking leave . 3 . When the elder knocks every one must stand up and take off his hat , until he says let the company be thanked and covered . 4 . No one shall stretch forth his hand for a glass or cup , but these
articles shall be placed before each one on the table . 5 . Jugs and glasses are only to be touched by the right hand . 6 . None shall spill more beer or wine than he can cover with his hand .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Worshipful Craft Of Stonehewers In Germany.
As an example , the chief Lodge at Zurich granted in 1828 the annexed mark / j « -
ACLOSING OF THE ASSEMBLY . President : By Leave and Favour : If any have aught to propose , let him stand forth and modestly have his say , otherwise let him hold his peace now and henceforth . As no one is present who has
anything more to propose , I close this meeting according to Craft Custom and usage .
( 4 . ) The Banquet . In the name of the fraternity the elder now tenders a welcome * to the candidate in the thanksgiving drink . The elders tender their thanks to the assembly , the chest is
removed and the welcome filled up . Elder : ( If strangers , i . e ., new comers , are present ) : By Leave and Favour : We wish to pledge you according to Craft usage and custom . Stranger : Therefore by your favour , most gracious master and fellows , I crave your permission to receive the pledge , once , twice ,
and thrice . The regulations for the felloAVS are now read ; they are also in force during the assembly .
THE SEVEN POINTS OR PLEDGE RULES . 1 . Every one must sit decorously at the table , his coat ( the three lowest left-hand buttons ) buttoned . Therefore no one shall place his hand or lean his arm on the table .
2 . No one shall leave his place without permission , or speak without asking leave . 3 . When the elder knocks every one must stand up and take off his hat , until he says let the company be thanked and covered . 4 . No one shall stretch forth his hand for a glass or cup , but these
articles shall be placed before each one on the table . 5 . Jugs and glasses are only to be touched by the right hand . 6 . None shall spill more beer or wine than he can cover with his hand .