bation of the Craft throughout this
Jurisdiction."

Past Grand Master Bridewell: "I have examined it and find it complete.
To a newly made Mason it is indispensable, and if every one of them
would get a copy immediately after their raising we would have brighter
and better Masons. It would do a world of good if many of the older
Masons would make it their 'vade mecum.' You have eliminated an immense
quantity of useless matter contained in most Monitors, and that which
you placed in lieu is clear and easily understood. The chapters on
'Laying Corner Stones,' 'Dedicating Lodges,' 'Funerals,' etc., will be
appreciated by all who have those services to perform."

Past Grand Master Baker: "Have examined it carefully and am well
pleased. I think it conforms to the ancient usages of Masonry, and I
feel sure that by the use of it we will have many more Masons in
Arkansas who know something of lodge work. Every lodge ought to have at
least three copies."

Past Grand Master Harry Myers: "I have carefully examined your Monitor
and consider it the best for our lodges possible to get. It is concise,
yet comprehensive. It takes up the work and follows it in order. No
lodge should be without it. I wish every Mason in the State would
possess himself of this valuable addition to Masonic literature at
once."

May it do more and more good as its circulation increases and its
influence widens.

GEORGE THORNBURGH,
July 1, 1904. Little Rock, Arkansas

MASONIC MONITOR

OF THE DEGREES OF

Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason, together with the
Ceremony of Installation, Laying Corner Stones, Dedications, Masonic
Burials, Etc., Etc.

OPENING THE LODGE.

At regular meetings the lodge must be opened up in regular order and
full form from the E. A. to M. M. degree.

At special meetings it need only be opened in the degree in which work
is to be done.

Congregate.

The J. D. will see that the Tyler is at his station and close the door.

Purge.

* * *

One brother can not vouch for another unless he has sat in open lodge
with him, or examined him by appointment of the W. M.

Tyle.

Opening Prayer.

Most holy and glorious Lord God, the great Architect of the universe,
the giver of all good gifts and graces! In Thy name we have assembled
and in Thy name we desire to proceed in all our doings. Grant that the
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