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Article CRAFT CUSTOMS OF THE ANCIENT STONEHEWERS, MASONS, AND CARPENTERS. ← Page 5 of 7 Article LODGE USAGES. Page 1 of 1
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Craft Customs Of The Ancient Stonehewers, Masons, And Carpenters.
He opens the door and shuts it ; and as soon as the stranger has entered returns to his place . The stranger stands V thus , opposite the master ^ at such a distance that he can reach him with three equal steps . He advances
and g ives the master his hand . " God greet ye , worshipful stonemason . " Master : God thank the worshipful stonemason . The worshipful master stonemason N . N ., of N ., his warden , and the trusty worshipful stonemasons bid me greet you heartily . Master : God thank the worshipful master stonemason N . N ., of
N ., his warden , and the other trusty worshipful Stonemasons ; in God ' s name , Welcome , worshipful stonemason . Stranger .- God thank the worshipful stonemason . Hereupon he steps three paces backwards ; and thus stoppingforwards and backAvards , he greets each fellow in turn . When he
has done this he asks for work , and if the master cannot employ him , for the donation . In the first case the Lodge door is once more opened ; in the other the stranger takes his farewell , as follows -. —¦ Stranger : ( Once more advancing with three steps to the master ) : God have you in His keeping , worshipful stonemason .
Master : God accompany you , trusty stonemason , and in God ' s name greet me heartily all trusty and honorable stonemasons , by laud or water , Avherever God may lead you . Stranger : God thank the worshipful stonemason ; I shall studiously execute his desire with God ' s help . He once more takes three paces backwards , and leaves the Lodge .
Lodge Usages.
LODGE USAGES .
Examination . By Leave and Favour : Are you a stoneheAver ? By Leave and Favour : That is a matter for proof .
By Leave and Favour : What is a matter of proof ? By Leave and Favour : It is a matter for proof that I am a stoneheAver . By Leave and Favour : How do you prove me such ? By the years of my apprenticeship , by my skill , and by your favour .
By Leave and Favour : What are you ? By Leave and Favour : I am a stonehewer . By Leave and Favour : Who made you a stonehewer ? By Leave and Favour : Worshipful master and fellows .
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Craft Customs Of The Ancient Stonehewers, Masons, And Carpenters.
He opens the door and shuts it ; and as soon as the stranger has entered returns to his place . The stranger stands V thus , opposite the master ^ at such a distance that he can reach him with three equal steps . He advances
and g ives the master his hand . " God greet ye , worshipful stonemason . " Master : God thank the worshipful stonemason . The worshipful master stonemason N . N ., of N ., his warden , and the trusty worshipful stonemasons bid me greet you heartily . Master : God thank the worshipful master stonemason N . N ., of
N ., his warden , and the other trusty worshipful Stonemasons ; in God ' s name , Welcome , worshipful stonemason . Stranger .- God thank the worshipful stonemason . Hereupon he steps three paces backwards ; and thus stoppingforwards and backAvards , he greets each fellow in turn . When he
has done this he asks for work , and if the master cannot employ him , for the donation . In the first case the Lodge door is once more opened ; in the other the stranger takes his farewell , as follows -. —¦ Stranger : ( Once more advancing with three steps to the master ) : God have you in His keeping , worshipful stonemason .
Master : God accompany you , trusty stonemason , and in God ' s name greet me heartily all trusty and honorable stonemasons , by laud or water , Avherever God may lead you . Stranger : God thank the worshipful stonemason ; I shall studiously execute his desire with God ' s help . He once more takes three paces backwards , and leaves the Lodge .
Lodge Usages.
LODGE USAGES .
Examination . By Leave and Favour : Are you a stoneheAver ? By Leave and Favour : That is a matter for proof .
By Leave and Favour : What is a matter of proof ? By Leave and Favour : It is a matter for proof that I am a stoneheAver . By Leave and Favour : How do you prove me such ? By the years of my apprenticeship , by my skill , and by your favour .
By Leave and Favour : What are you ? By Leave and Favour : I am a stonehewer . By Leave and Favour : Who made you a stonehewer ? By Leave and Favour : Worshipful master and fellows .