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Provincial Grand
Lodge of Lincolnshire
Pathway to Mentoring:
Entered
First Degree Ceremony
Apprentice
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This Mentoring Booklet was presented to
On his being initiated into Freemasonry on
by Worshipful Brother
The Worshipful Master of
Lodge No
Date
Personal Mentor
CONTENTS
2 Introduction
2 What is Freemasonry?
3 History of Freemasonry in England
4 The History of Freemasonry in Lincolnshire
4 The Lodge Mentor
5 The Ceremony of your Initiation into Freemasonry
6 The Charge after your Initiation
7 Explanation of the first degree Tracing Board
8 Masonic Ritual - ‘a series of playlets’
10 The Order of the Holy Royal Arch
10 Basic Masonic Etiquette
12 Subjects Not Proper for Discussion in Lodge
12 What is the Festive Board?
13 The Lodge Room
14 A Daily advancement in Masonic knowledge
14 What next?
15 Second Degree Questions and Answers (Abbreviated)
16 Mentoring Check List
17 Sources of Information
18 Personal Notes
Message from the Provincial Grand Master
Welcome to Freemasonry in the Province

of Lincolnshire.
I am delighted you have chosen to join our

world-wide fraternity and I am sure you will
find it interesting, challenging and ultimately
a very happy experience.
My journey in Freemasonry has continued

to be one of discovery and enjoyment, and
I hope you enjoy a similar experience.
I look forward to meeting you on some

future occasion on my visits around our
Province and I hope that you have a very
fulfilling and rewarding life as a Freemason
in our wonderful organisation.
Dave Wheeler
Provincial Grand Master of Lincolnshire
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INTrOduCTION WhaT IS FrEEMaSONry?
This booklet is the first of three and is It is one of the world’s oldest and largest
intended to offer guidance in the ceremony non-religious, non-political, fraternal and
that you have just experienced. It is hoped charitable organisations. It teaches self-
that these booklets will support you in knowledge through participation in a
making a daily advancement in Masonic progression of ceremonies (playlets).
knowledge and answer any questions you Whilst Freemasons are not expected to be
may have. We would like you to enjoy your perfect in all they do, members are
Craft Masonry, including the Holy Royal expected to be of high moral standing and
Arch, that will complete your journey in are encouraged to speak openly about
Pure and Antient Freemasonry. Freemasonry.
Please discuss this booklet and any
additional questions you may have with The Three Great Principles
your Mentor, Proposer or Seconder. They of Freemasonry are:
all have a shared responsibility to guide
you in your development and journey in Brotherly Love - tolerance and respect
Freemasonry. There may be some questions for others and their opinions, kindness
which are unanswerable until you have and understanding towards other
taken a higher degree. Be patient if they people.
defer from answering.
People join Freemasonry for a variety of Relief – caring for each other and also
reasons: fellowship, social aspects, the wider community through
friendships, intellectual and moral self- charitable giving and voluntary work
improvement or even spiritual reasons.
Some because they are simply intrigued Truth – truth and honesty, exhibiting
and inquisitive to learn more OR believe high moral standards in our lives and
that Freemasonry will offer them an encouraging them in others.
opportunity to learn and develop as citizens
and individuals. Whatever the reason for The Values of Freemasonry are as relevant
joining Freemasonry, it is hoped that you today as they have been at any time over
will experience more and different benefits the last three hundred years. Freemasons
than you anticipated; benefits that are encompass and embrace the fundamental
gained from being a member of our principles of good citizenship in all walks
wonderful fraternity. of life:
• Kindness: Freemasons have always been
deeply involved in charity and make a
major contribution to society through their
own charities, as well as through donations
to UK charities and worldwide disaster
funds, with members playing an active role
in their communities
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• Honesty: Freemasonry prides itself on its oldest document that refers to Masons is
transparency. Not only are Freemasons the Regius Poem, printed about 1390,
completely free to acknowledge their which is known to be a copy of an earlier
membership, they are encouraged to do so. work. In 1646 Elias Ashmole recorded his
• Tolerance: Freemasons are expected to initiation in Warrington in his diary and this
show respect for the opinions of others and remains the first firm evidence of a
behave with understanding towards other speculative initiation taking place in
people. England. Continuing throughout the 1600s
• Fairness: Freemasons treat all as equal. evidence of non-operative Lodges
For many, the organisation’s biggest draw increases.
is the fact that members come from all On 24th June 1717, four Lodges met in the
walks of life and meet as equals whatever Goose and Gridiron Tavern in St Paul’s
their race, religion or socio-economic Churchyard in London and formed the first
position Grand Lodge of England - and the first in
• Integrity: Freemasons are asked to be the the world. Antony Sayer was elected the
best people they can be, which comes hand first Grand Master, and records from that
in hand with following the above principles point in time are more detailed.
of kindness, honesty, fairness, tolerance Over the course of the following century
A Freemason is always considered a Ireland and Scotland also formed their own
Brother to every other Freemason in the Grand Lodges in 1725 and 1736
world. The wearing of regalia is historic respectively. Lodges opened across
and symbolic and indicates the rank of the England and abroad as the British Empire
wearer in the organisation. When you are expanded. A rival Grand Lodge was
ready, we would like you to take part in our formed in England though happily, after 4
ceremonies and progress in the Lodge. years of negotiations, these Masonic bodies
merged and formed the United Grand
hISTOry OF FrEEMaSONry Lodge of England, or UGLE, on 27th
IN ENGlaNd December 1813.
By 1814, 647 Lodges existed across
No-one can say England and overseas. Expansion
with absolute continued at home and abroad to such an
certainty how or extent that at the turn of the century, 2800
when the Lodges were operating under the aegis of
Masonic the United Grand Lodge of England
fraternity as we (UGLE). At the same time other Grand
recognise it today Lodges were being formed throughout
was formed. A other countries.
widely-accepted theory among Masonic In 2017 UGLE, the oldest Grand Lodge in
scholars is that it arose from stonemasons' the World, celebrated its tercentenary
guilds during the Middle Ages. amongst its 6000+ Lodges spread
Some of the language and symbols used in throughout the world. Celebrations
the rituals certainly come from this era. The culminated with an event at the Royal
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Albert Hall with representatives of 136 The Provincial Grand Lodge of

sovereign Grand Lodges from the four Lincolnshire is a subsidiary to UGLE and
corners of the globe in attendance. exists to coordinate and support
UGLE is led by The Most Worshipful The Freemasonry in this Province or County. It
Grand Master. He is supported by a Pro is led by the Right Worshipful Provincial
Grand Master*, a Deputy and Assistant Grand Master who is supported by a
Grand Master and a team of Grand Deputy and two Assistant Provincial Grand
Officers. Masters and a team of Provincial Grand
* In this title, ‘Pro’ isn’t short for anything. Officers.
When the Grand Master is a member of the The Province has 3,500 Freemasons
Royal Family he may appoint a Pro Grand meeting in 74 Craft Lodges based at 21
Master to be his principal adviser, and to centres from Barton-upon-Humber and
act for him on those occasions when he is Grimsby in the north to Bourne, Spalding
unable to be present due to Royal and Deeping St James, close to the County
engagements. boundary, in the south.
Read more in ‘A brief History of Craft
ThE hISTOry OF FrEEMaSONry Freemasonry in Lincolnshire’ which is
IN lINCOlNShIrE available online and via Lodge Secretaries.
According to Dr John Stukeley, ThE lOdGE MENTOr

Freemasonry within Lincolnshire started in
1730 when he moved to Grantham. Some The Lodge Mentor holds a senior office in
brief notes exist in his Common Place the Lodge. He has the important role of
Book. ensuring an appropriate experienced
The first Lodge known to have been member of the Lodge is appointed as a
constituted within the county and under the Personal Mentor for every new Candidate.
authority of Grand Lodge was number 73, This is to ensure that the Candidate
meeting at the Saracen’s Head in Lincoln receives the correct guidance during their
from the 7th September 1730. From this informative years in Freemasonry,
Lodge, some records, including 3 years of especially as they progress through the
minutes and some By-Laws, still exist three degrees and into the Holy Royal
dated from 1732. Arch. The Personal Mentor may be one of
Matching changes at national level, the your Sponsors (Proposer or Seconder) if
number of speculative Lodges expanded they have the experience and time.
across the Province and though many
Lodges have ceased to exist, in 1793 the There are many wonderful aspects to
Witham Lodge was formed at Lincoln and Freemasonry (which we often simply refer
still operates to this day. to as the ‘Craft’) and to ensure you are able
In 1792 the Province of Lincolnshire was to derive as much fulfilment and enjoyment
formed and the Reverend William Peters as possible from Freemasonry, your Lodge
became the first Provincial Grand Master. will have arranged for you to have a
He held this post for 22 years as Mentor who will both assist and guide you.
Freemasonry expanded in the area.
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You will find this approach especially first enter Freemasonry, we are without the
beneficial during your early years of hidden knowledge of the Craft and rely on
membership, when you will no doubt have the help and guidance of others, such as our
many questions regarding our organisation Sponsors, Mentors and indeed any other
and its ceremonies. Please never be too Brother. It is hoped that you as a brother
reserved to ask for information, or will develop in the Craft and you in turn
assistance ……. All the Brethren in your can extend help to others.
Lodge are also your Mentors and will be
pleased to assist in any way they can. The h...w...k you wore, represented the
darkness associated with the lack of
Your Personal Mentor will refer to this knowledge and Masonic Education and
document and those that follow, to assist in also enables the Candidate to be led into
explaining those various aspects of our the Lodge Room without seeing the
organisation that make it so enjoyable, arrangement of the Lodge. At the
interesting and spiritually uplifting. appropriate part of the ceremony, the
Lodge is revealed to you. This
The approach taken by your Mentor will symbolically represents the beginning of
depend upon your personal relationship your Masonic knowledge and journey.
with him and your own particular wishes
and needs. He will have a ‘check list’ of The c... t... is an old emblem of a servant
information but feel free to ask your own being bonded to his Master. In a
questions. Freemason’s Lodge, it symbolises our
bondage to ignorance until we are brought
Whatever the style taken, he (they) will be to the light of knowledge of the Volume of
seeking to ensure that you receive these The Sacred Law. (In our Lodges this is
key elements: Belonging, Understanding, usually the Bible but could be the sacred
Involvement and Enjoyment. Book of another Religion as held by the
Candidate, such as the Koran etc.).
Mentoring is a two-way process, so please
do be open and honest with your Mentor(s) The l… b... is made b... so that the points
and make him (them) aware of your wishes of both the p... and the c... can be felt next
and needs. He (they) is there to see that you to the heart. Also, some believe, to prove
get the most, in every way, from your that the Candidate is not female.
membership in the Craft. He (they) may
even assist you to learn your words for You were d…v...d of all m…t objects, so
your Second and Third Degree ceremonies. that you could not bring any offensive
weapons into the Lodge to disturb its
ThE CErEMONy OF yOur harmony. Equally to represent the fact that
INITIaTION INTO FrEEMaSONry without money and riches we are all equal.
The First Degree Ceremony represents You were s…p…s…d to emphasise your
birth, in the sense of emergence, of a poverty and your k... was made b... so
Candidate’s Masonic knowledge. When we that there was nothing between it and the
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Earth when the Obligation was taken. received without anything of value,
emblematically to show that you entered
Inside the Lodge Room you confirmed that Freemasonry as a man without worldly
your entry was of your own volition, possessions and therefore in need.
confirmed your belief in God, and that you
were of mature age and you agreed to go The Working Tools of an Entered
through the Ceremony of your Initiation. Apprentice were presented to you, they
teach us the basis of a good life and how
You were paraded before the members as a we become fit members of society, which is
good man and true. also explained in more detail in the Charge.
This is outlined below.
You recited an Obligation and agreed to
obey the rules of the Organisation and You were then given copies of the Book of
promised to preserve the “Secrets of Constitutions and the Lodge Bye-Laws.
Recognition” (‘Sign, Token and Word’) In some Lincolnshire Lodges the Candidate
which were explained and entrusted to you leaves the room at this point to restore
in detail; the symbolism of certain objects himself to his personal comforts; in others
was also explained to you. The ‘Secrets of this happens after the charge we describe
Recognition’ are the means by which we next.
can recognise one another ‘by night as well
as by day’. This originates back to our ThE CharGE aFTEr
operative past to gain entry to a Lodge in yOur INITIaTION
the degree of work that would follow. In
the past Masons were not literate and so When you were ready, you re-entered the
were not given certificates of qualification Lodge Room where the “Ancient Charge”
as to his level of skill or expertise. was recited to you: recommending how
you should behave in your life and actions.
You were examined twice in reciting the
‘Secrets of the Degree’, first at the Junior This part of our ritual, the “First Degree
Warden’s pedestal and later at the Senior Charge”, is both beautiful and meaningful,
Warden’s pedestal. being designed to encourage the newly
admitted mason to contemplate and think
You were invested with an Apron of plain deeply about the deeper implications of
white Lambskin which is a symbol of being a Freemason. It encompasses a daily
purity and is derived from the Aprons worn striving to make a good man better.
by the Medieval Operative Masons. It is
the Badge of the Order and all other Below are a few points to remind you to
Masonic aprons, however ornate, are look again at the full piece, with your
derived from this Badge. Mentor, and to appreciate the message it
gives.
As a test, at the North East Corner of the
Lodge, you were asked to give to Charity. As you have passed through the ceremony
You will recall the result and that you were of your initiation let me congratulate you
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on being admitted a member of our ancient ExPlaNaTION OF ThE FIrST

and honourable institution. dEGrEE TraCING BOard
As a Freemason let me recommend to your
serious contemplation the Volume of the This is one element of the First Degree
Sacred Law therein you will be taught the which is not always presented in a Lodge
important duties you owe to God, to your during this ceremony. If the Tracing Board,
neighbour and yourself. which is pictured overleaf, was not
As a citizen of the world you are to be presented to you then it is worth discussing
exemplary in the discharge of your civil it with your Mentor. Also, to arrange a visit
duties, by paying due obedience to the laws to a Lodge where it is undertaken as a
of any state which may for a time become regular part of the ceremony.
your place of residence, ever remembering Origins of the Tracing Boards go back
the country whence you derived your birth many centuries and were used in Masonic
and infant nurture. Ritual from the very beginning. There are
As an individual let me recommend the accounts of early Freemasons tracing
practice of every domestic as well as public symbols onto the floors of their Lodge
virtue, Prudence, Temperance, Justice, rooms in chalk, charcoal or sand, a practice
especially Benevolence and Charity. that became systemised, and then
As a Freemason, there are other embellished to produce some examples of
excellences of character truly outstanding artistic achievement.
• Secrecy, never improperly to disclose But why trace anything at all? Since
those Masonic secrets entrusted to you. prehistoric times, we have attempted to
• Fidelity of our fraternity record visual images of our surroundings
• Obedience to our laws and regulations and of our relationship to the world around
• Above all enjoyment (be happy and us, that both we and others could relate to.
communicate happiness) On a spiritual level, we learned to render
And finally to dedicate yourself to such comprehensibly images in both sculpture
pursuits as may enable you to be and painting that would assist us in our
respectable in life, useful to mankind and devotions to God and the betterment of
an ornament to the society of which this mankind. Our Masonic forebears decided
day you have become a member and to to adapt the plans of buildings into
endeavour to make a daily advancement in allegories as a plan for moral, intellectual
your Masonic knowledge. and spiritual development.
The ceiling of a Lodge became a canvas on
Your Mentor will discuss all of the which to depict the heavens. A carved stone
ceremony with you in more detail and will was used to represent a stage in man's own
no doubt refer to the book of ritual. You inner development. The placing of one
will receive your own copy of this book, stone on another became an allegory for the
which contains all three ceremonies after construction of more than a physical
you have completed your third degree. temple, for the building of our own
characters and through that, the building of
a temple to humanity and of humanity.
There is ample evidence that, in the 18th
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century, much instruction was imparted to

Candidates, not so much in the course of
the Degree ceremony, but afterwards, in
preparation for the next Degree as a
Tracing Board. However, this now seems to
have fallen by the wayside. Today the
Tracing Boards are used to attempt to fill in
some of the missing features and to
complete the landscape. Freemasonry is
about rendering in symbol and allegory that
which words alone cannot render.
A visual image gives us a way of using our
own insight to decode the message. The
Tracing Boards exist for this purpose,
derived from their original function of
laying out the plan of the building, but they
have developed into a means for us to lay
out messages, and then to profit, not just
from contemplation of their meanings, but
by their application in our everyday lives.
Right: The First Degree

tracing board
MaSONIC rITual:
‘a SErIES OF PlaylETS’
Historically, by learning the Ritual, all were the ceremony of Exaltation in the Holy
enabled to take part and progress. Royal Arch.
Additionally, not committing the Ritual to
print emphasised its secrecy which was The Entered Apprentice Degree (or
insisted upon at that time. It cannot be initiation) represents youth because it
denied that the ceremony has far more teaches the most basic lessons of belief in
impact on the Candidate when delivered Great Architect of the Universe, the
from memory. necessity of charity to mankind, the
importance of truth, and the value of
Specially written playlets convey different keeping one’s word. This leads to;
aspects of the ancient mystery traditions.
Each stage is another part of the whole, one The Second Degree which is the Fellow
leading to the next. There are three distinct Craft, (or Passing) this degree represents
playlets in Craft Masonry; The Entered manhood, the middle period of life. During
Apprentice, the Fellowcraft and the Master this playlet, the importance of education
Mason and this is then complemented by and work, and the awesome power of the
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Great Architect of the Universe, are taught done, so that the ceremony can be given as
to the Mason. This leads finally to; flawlessly as possible. For this reason,
attendance at rehearsals is vital, speak to
The Master Mason Degree (or Raising) is your Mentor who will advise you. A well
the third playlet or ritual of the Lodge. In conducted ceremony not only impresses on
the course of this ceremony, the new the mind of the Candidate, but also
Master Mason is taught the importance of demonstrates to him his importance, shown
living a life true to the principles of by the fact that so many of his new-found
morality and virtue.In many Lodges, a Brethren have gone to such lengths for his
newly-initiated member does not have benefit and to ensure his welcome amongst
access to the printed ritual until he is them. It does of course also provide them
presented with, or allowed to purchase, a with huge satisfaction in a job well done
ritual book following the completion of his with skill and co-operation.
Third Degree.
However long or short the piece of ritual,
There are several versions of Masonic you should always endeavour to deliver it
ritual. However, all Masonic ritual has the with clarity and sincerity. If mumbled or
same purpose – to inculcate a heightened garbled, the message will be lost and with
sense of morality and awareness of eternal it the purpose, not to mention the
truths within which human existence is recipient’s attention and interest. Having
lived. said that, it is acknowledged that very few
of us are professional actors, so all that is
The Ritual is a book to be studied, since it expected is that members try their hardest
carefully provides not only the words and and do their very best.
an idea of the movements to be used in the
ceremonies, but also an insight into the
thinking and intentions that inspired
Freemasonry.
This is part of the reason why each

participating Mason should learn his words
rather than simply reading them – by the
repetition and concentration that the
learning entails then understanding,
appreciation and the sense of achievement
grows. With greater familiarity comes
recognition, acceptance and enjoyment so
the process of learning is an essential part
of the Freemason’s education into the Craft
and, hopefully, his subsequent lifestyle.
Thus, it is important that time and effort be

assiduously given when learning is to be
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ThE OrdEr OF soon as possible and send your

ThE hOly apologies. If you become an officer of
rOyal arCh the Lodge, you should also advise the
Director of Ceremonies, so that
We appreciate that someone can be asked to undertake the
Freemasonry is very work you were to perform. Naturally,
new to you and that whoever is going to stand in for you will
you are just beginning appreciate as much notice as possible.
your first steps along this
wonderful and rewarding journey. The dress code is a dark suit (preferably
However, it is important to ensure you are black or charcoal grey), white shirt, black
aware, even at this early stage, that it is the or Provincial tie (enquire where to
wish of the Rt W. Provincial Grand Master purchase this tie), black shoes, black socks
that on completion of your Third Degree in and white gloves (in some Lodges gloves
Craft Freemasonry, and in due time, you are not worn until you are a Master
will continue your journey in ‘Pure Antient Mason). Note that occasionally, in some
Masonry’ by joining the Order of the Holy Lodges evening dress may be expected to
Royal Arch. be worn. Your Entered Apprentice and
Fellowcraft aprons will be available to
Although the Order of the Holy Royal Arch collect, usually from the Tyler, when you
is indissolubly linked with Craft arrive and your Mentor should assist you
Freemasonry it has its own identical with this. When you become a Master
structure. The governing body for Royal Mason you will obtain your own apron.
Arch Masonry in England Wales and the
Channel Islands is the ‘Supreme Grand Remember to sign the Attendance Register
Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England’ on your arrival!
based at the same building as the United
Grand Lodge of England in London. Each Always ensure you are appropriately
Province is governed by a Most Excellent dressed Masonically before entering the
Grand Superintendent and in the majority Lodge Room. Talk to your Mentor or
of cases this is the same person as the Rt Lodge sponsors if you are unsure.
Worshipful Provincial Grand Master. That
is the case in the Province of Lincolnshire, If you arrive late for the meeting, do not
with The Most Excellent Grand panic! Given the vagaries of traffic and the
Superintendent being the head of the Order. seemingly ever-increasing demands of
business life, it is not unknown for
BaSIC MaSONIC ETIquETTE members or guests to arrive late for a
meeting. When you have dressed
You will receive a summons before the appropriately, the Tyler will advise you
next regular meeting which will identify how far the meeting has progressed. If you
the agenda. If you are unable to attend a are unsure of the relevant sign prior to
meeting for business or other personal entering the Lodge, you should ask the
reasons, you should advise the Secretary as Tyler who would be only too pleased to
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demonstrate it for you. He will then give a If you make a proposition, or address the
report, by knocking on the door of the Lodge, it must be made to the Worshipful
Lodge and let them know that you are Master, giving the salute in the degree in
outside. When the Inner Guard comes to which the Lodge is working.
the door to enquire who seeks admission
the Tyler will announce your name. When When addressing Officers or Brethren in
you are admitted to the Lodge, the Director the Lodge, remember that we are all
of Ceremonies or his Assistant will Brothers. Rank applies to the individual not
normally greet you. You should give the to the office he holds. Correct terminology
relevant sign for the degree and, holding is to ‘Brother Secretary’ or ‘Worshipful
that sign, briefly apologise to the Brother Smith’, not ‘Worshipful Brother
Worshipful Master for your late arrival (a Secretary’. Normally forenames should not
single sentence is more than adequate). The be used, except to differentiate between
Director of Ceremonies or his Assistant two Brethren who happen to have the same
will then take you to your seat. Masonic surname.
acknowledgement in the Lodge is by
means of a ‘court bow’, i.e. a brief forward Never turn your back on the Master to
inclination of the head only, not a bow address the Lodge without first receiving
from the waist. Before being seated you permission from the Master to speak.
give a court bow (nod of the head) to the No man sits whilst speaking in the Lodge
escorting Officer. room, no matter if he addresses an Officer
or another brother.
Never take a seat in the East without You must always obey the gavel and pay
invitation, even if all other seats are taken. attention to the Worshipful Master.
When perambulating (walking formally, It is bad form to talk to your neighbour in
not marching) in the Lodge, remember to Lodge during the ceremony, or when
always start off with the left foot and avoid anyone is speaking. If you do need to talk
swinging your arms, or clenching your during a break in proceedings, ensure you
fists. Always exhibit a good posture. do so discreetly.
Brethren will salute the Master when All mobile phones are to be turned off
they leave the Lodge and again when they when in the Lodge Room.
re-enter the Lodge Room. Masonic etiquette is important in
Freemasonry and customs may vary from
When addressing, or responding to the Lodge to Lodge. As a general rule, it is
Worshipful Master, you should salute first sensible (and polite) to follow the custom
(with step) in the current degree, followed and practice adopted by any Lodge you
by the words “Worshipful Master”. If what may be visiting.
you are saying is to be lengthy (except as
part of the ritual), cut the sign after the
address, say your piece and finish with the
salute.
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SuBjECTS NOT FOr WhaT IS ThE FESTIVE BOard?

dISCuSSION IN lOdGE
The Festive Board is the meal held after
Religion and politics should not be most Lodge meetings and varies in type
addressed in Lodge, and there are good from buffet to banquet, according to the
reasons for this. When we meet in a Lodge, wishes of the members. This is always a
we are all on a common level, and are not convivial occasion and should be
subject to the classes and distinctions of the considered as much a part of the evening as
outside world. Each Brother is entitled to the Ceremony itself, albeit in a more
his own beliefs and convictions. Hence we relaxed atmosphere. Although this is a
refer to our maker as the ‘SUPREME more relaxed environment there are
BEING’ ‘or The GREAT ARCHITECT OF formalities to observe and jackets will
THE UNIVERSE. Our objective is to unite continue to be worn.
men, not to divide them. These subjects Usually a Chief Steward is responsible for
create honest differences of opinion that organizing the Festive Board in liaison with
might well cause friction between brethren. the Secretary. If you are on the permanent
dining list and are unable to attend you
There will also be subjects concerning the should cancel your meal, otherwise you
Lodge's business that should not be may incur unnecessary expense.
discussed. All deliberations should be kept Alternatively, if you’re not a permanent
within the bounds of propriety and diner and you wish to have a meal then you
everyone should show tolerance for the need to order one via the Chief Steward.
opinion of others. Every Master wants Inform him if you have any special dietary
harmony in his Lodge. Once a matter has requirements.
been put to vote in the Lodge and a The meal following the Installation
decision is made, the decision should be meeting is usually more lavish than those
accepted by all members, regardless of how following the other meetings. There are
they voted. often formal seating arrangements for the
meal following the Installation meeting and
We try to teach every Mason to be a good it is possible this meal will be accompanied
citizen and to perform his civic duties. We by rather more ‘wine takings’, toasts and
do not try to keep anyone from expressing speeches than is usually the case.
his opinion or from serving his city, county,
state, or nation, in an honourable manner. Seating arrangements vary greatly, with
Anyone who serves in political office some far more formal than others.
should not act politically as a Freemason, However, the seats to be occupied by the
nor use the name of Freemasonry in Worshipful Master, his two Wardens and
exercising his political rights, such as the Immediate Past Master are usually
showing affiliation with any Lodge in his specified. If there is no seating plan in
campaign advertising. place, your Mentor will doubtless view
dining as an opportunity to sit with you and
introduce you to different brethren on each
occasion.
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ThE lOdGE rOOM A list of the Lodge Officers is included on

the summons, which you will receive
The Masonic Lodge interior seems well before each meeting.
organised, and thought out, yet it holds
many mysteries to the new Mason. It takes You may be asked to act as a Steward and,
time to understand the function of each if so, you should look upon it as an
officer and the layout of the Lodge interior. opportunity to serve the Lodge and play a
The seating arrangements may vary slightly part, rather than something intrusive, which
in different Craft Lodges. The position of interferes with your meal. It is a great
the door also varies depending on the opportunity to meet and become familiar
building layout. with members of your Lodge as well as
meeting its guests.
The area of the Masonic Lodge commonly
referred to as the East is where the Master You will find an altar in every Lodge. The
of the Lodge is seated. The Master of the Volume of the Sacred Law on the altar will
Lodge is elected by the brethren of the vary depending on the Lodge location, the
Lodge annually. He is the leader and the beliefs of the brethren, and specifically the
ruling of the Lodge rests squarely on his Candidate. Don't be surprised to see more
shoulders. than one book on the altar.
The Lodge Room is laid out very You will also notice that there are certain
specifically and the seating arrangements other items of Lodge furniture that are
may vary slightly in different Craft Lodges. placed in specific positions in the Lodge
room.
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a daIly adVaNCEMENT IN WhaT NExT?

MaSONIC kNOWlEdGE
The next step is the second degree when
Discuss with your Mentor and mark the you will be Passed to the Degree of a
position of the items of Lodge furniture Fellowcraft. We sincerely hope you will
below, the Officers of the Lodge and the thus continue your journey to discover
seating arrangements for the Brethren of those Liberal Arts and Sciences.
your Lodge on the Lodge Room Template. To do so you will need to show your
Also, find out where you sit in the Lodge? knowledge of elements of the 1st Degree.
You now need to learn the answers to the
1. The Tracing Boards Second Degree questions below. Help with
these will be given by your Personal
2. The Candlesticks Mentor or the Lodge Mentor.
You may find it useful to visit another local
3. The Pillars and Globes Lodge, if they are conducting a 1st degree
ceremony, so you can remind yourself, at
4. The Moveable and Immovable Jewels an early stage, the lovely ceremony and
occasion you have just gone through. Talk
to your Mentor and he will arrange this and
join you or arrange another Brother to
accompany you. Remember, if you are ever
unsure about anything, you only need to
ask.
Bon Voyage…
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SECONd dEGrEE quESTIONS aNd aNSWErS (aBBrEVIaTEd)
W.M. Where were you first prepared to be made a Mason?

Cand. In my h…
W.M. Where next?

Cand. In a convenient room adjoining the Lodge.
W.M. Describe the mode of your preparation

Cand. I was d…v…d of m…l and h…w…d. My r… a…, l… b…, and k… were made
b…, my r… h… was s… s… and a c… t… placed about my n...
W.M. Where were you made a Mason?

Cand. In the body of a Lodge, just, perfect and regular.
W.M. And when?

Cand. When the Sun was at its meridian.
W.M. In this country Freemasons’ Lodges are usually held in the

evening; how do you account for that which at the first view appears a paradox?
Cand. The earth constantly revolving on its axis in its orbit around
the Sun, and Freemasonry being universally spread over its surface, it necessarily follows
that the Sun is always at its meridian with respect to Freemasonry.
W.M. What is Freemasonry?

Cand. A peculiar system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols.
W.M. Name the grand principles on which the Order is founded?

Cand. Brotherly love, relief and truth.
W.M. Who are fit and proper persons to be made Masons?

Cand. Just, upright and free men, of mature age, sound judgement
and strict morals.
W.M. How do you know yourself to be a Mason?

Cand. By the regularity of my initiation, repeated trials and approbations, and a
willingness at all times to undergo an examination when properly called on.
W.M. How do you demonstrate the p of your being a Mason to others?

Cand. By sns, ts, and the perfect pts of my entrance.
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GENErIC MENTOrING ChECk lIST – ENTErEd aPPrENTICE
Personal Mentor:
Lodge Mentor:
Date completed
Apron – where to collect and return
Signing of the Lodge Register
Book of Constitutions p 6&7

Discuss some relevant rules in book
EA Ceremony & Mentoring Booklet
Brief History
Explain signs token & word

(Ensure correctness of the sign)
Organisation of the Lodge and Officers
Basic introduction to the Royal Arch
Masonic Etiquette & Protocol
Festive Board Protocols
Q&A ready for next ceremony
Solomon https://solomon.ugle.org.uk
Provincial Website https://www.pgllincs.org
Other useful Social Media
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SOurCES OF INFOrMaTION
This is a list of sources of information you may find useful:
United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE)

https://www.ugle.org.uk
Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire

https://www.pgllincs.org
Initiates’ Guide
A comprehensive booklet published by the Metropolitan Grand Lodge.
Available from the Provincial Grand Mentor
The Province of Lincolnshire Year Book (Blue Book)

The Peterborough Booklets
Grand Lodge publications:
‘Information and Guidance for Members of the Craft’
Information about Masonic Charities
What is Freemasonry
Freemasonry and Religion
Freemasonry and Society
To increase your Masonic knowledge please register and visit: https://solomon.ugle.org.uk
Please do not attempt to gain the secrets of the next degree or to look at your next
ceremony it will only spoil it for you... Keep the mystery
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PErSONal NOTES:

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PErSONal NOTES:
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PErSONal NOTES:
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acknowledgements
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire wishes to acknowledge
and thank all those Brethren who have assisted the Provincial
Grand Mentor in producing this and the other mentoring booklets
for the Provincial Mentoring Scheme. We also acknowledge and
thank the work of other Provinces that have produced mentoring
materials for their kind assistance, and in particular the Province
of Derbyshire for their cooperation.

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On his being initiated into Freemasonry on

The Worshipful Master of

Message from the Provincial Grand Master

Welcome to Freemasonry in the Province

I am delighted you have chosen to join our

My journey in Freemasonry has continued

I look forward to meeting you on some

INTrOduCTION WhaT IS FrEEMaSONry?

Albert Hall with representatives of 136 The Provincial Grand Lodge of

According to Dr John Stukeley, ThE lOdGE MENTOr

on being admitted a member of our ancient ExPlaNaTION OF ThE FIrST

century, much instruction was imparted to

Right: The First Degree

This is part of the reason why each

Thus, it is important that time and effort be

ThE OrdEr OF soon as possible and send your

SuBjECTS NOT FOr WhaT IS ThE FESTIVE BOard?

ThE lOdGE rOOM A list of the Lodge Officers is included on

a daIly adVaNCEMENT IN WhaT NExT?

SECONd dEGrEE quESTIONS aNd aNSWErS (aBBrEVIaTEd)

W.M. Where were you first prepared to be made a Mason?

W.M. Where next?

W.M. Describe the mode of your preparation

W.M. Where were you made a Mason?

W.M. And when?

W.M. In this country Freemasons’ Lodges are usually held in the

W.M. What is Freemasonry?

W.M. Name the grand principles on which the Order is founded?

W.M. Who are fit and proper persons to be made Masons?

W.M. How do you know yourself to be a Mason?

W.M. How do you demonstrate the p of your being a Mason to others?

GENErIC MENTOrING ChECk lIST – ENTErEd aPPrENTICE

Apron – where to collect and return

Signing of the Lodge Register

Book of Constitutions p 6&7

EA Ceremony & Mentoring Booklet

Explain signs token & word

Organisation of the Lodge and Officers

Basic introduction to the Royal Arch

Masonic Etiquette & Protocol

Festive Board Protocols

Q&A ready for next ceremony

Provincial Website https://www.pgllincs.org

Other useful Social Media

This is a list of sources of information you may find useful:

United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE)

Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire

The Province of Lincolnshire Year Book (Blue Book)

To increase your Masonic knowledge please register and visit: https://solomon.ugle.org.uk

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