the brethren to punish the assassins. A
triangular stone was affixed to the side of the urn, and on it were
the letters J. M. B., surrounded by a wreath of cassia. This urn was
placed on the top of the obelisk which was erected on the tomb. Three
days after the interment, Solomon repaired with his court to the
temple, and all the brethren being arranged as at the funeral, he
directed his prayer to heaven, examined the tomb and the inscription
on the urn: struck with admiration, he raised his hands and eyes to
heaven, and said in the joy of his heart, "It is accomplished and
complete."

Q. Where was this monument situated? A. Near the west end of the
temple.

Q. What is meant by the letter J. on the square stone? A. Jeva. The
ineffable name as known by us.

Q. What is meant by the letters J. M. B. on the triangular stone? A.
They are the initials of the three Hebrew words, Joshagn, Mawkoms,
Bawheer--signifying "the elect sleeps in his place."

Q. What is signified by the pyramids in the Lodge? A. Pyramids were
used by our Egyptian brethren, for Masonic purposes. Being built on
rocks, they shadow forth the durability of Masonry. Their bases were
four-cornered, their external surfaces equilateral triangles, pointing
to the four cardinal points. The pyramidical form is also intended to
remind us of our mortality. Its broad base represents the
commencement, and its termination in a point, the end of human life.

CLOSING.--Master strikes two.--Marshal rises. Master says, "The last
as well as the first care," etc., as in opening.

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INTIMATE SECRETARY.

OPENING.--Most Illustrious Master knocks nine.--Marshal rises.

Master says, "Are we all Intimate Secretaries?" Answer--We are, Most
Illustrious.

Q. Your place? A. In the anti-chamber at the head of the guards.

Q. Your business there? A. To see that the hall of audience is duly
guarded.

Q. How are we guarded? A. By Perfect Masters.

The Most Illustrious says, "I appoint Brother ----, Lieutenant of the
Guards, to aid you in the execution of your duty. Repair to your
station and see that none approach without permission." The guards
then fall on their right knees, cross their hands in such a manner
that their thumbs touch their temples, and repeat in a low voice, Jeva
(pron. Je-vau), thrice, and then retire. Solomon then strikes twice
nine, upon which Hiram rises; they make signs of former degrees with
twenty signs o