of life and
rectitude of conduct, which is so essentially necessary to our gaining
admission into the Celestial Lodge above, where the Supreme Architect
of the Universe presides.

Q. Why did the Master make a demand of you of something of a metallic
nature? A. As I was in a poor and penniless situation at the time, it
was to remind me if ever I saw a friend, but more especially a
brother, in a like poor and penniless situation, that I should
contribute as liberally to his relief as my abilities would admit and
his situation required, without injuring myself or family.

Q. Why was you conducted to the northeast corner of the Lodge, and
there caused to stand upright, like a man, your feet forming a square,
receiving, at the same time, a solemn charge to walk and act uprightly
before God and man? A. The first stone in every Masonic edifice is, or
ought to be, placed at the northeast corner; that being the place
where an Entered Apprentice Mason receives his first instructions to
build his future Masonic edifice upon.

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THIRD SECTION.

Question--We have been saying a good deal about a Lodge, I want to
know what constitutes a Lodge? Answer--A certain number of Free and
Accepted Masons, duly assembled in a room or place, with the Holy
Bible, Square and Compass, and other Masonic Implements, with a
charter from the Grand Lodge, empowering them to work.

Q. Where did our ancient brethren meet before Lodges were erected? A.
On the highest hills, and in the lowest vales.

Q. Why on the highest hills and in the lowest vales? A. The better to
guard against cowans and enemies either ascending or descending, that
the brethren might have timely notice of their approach, to prevent
being surprised.

Q. What is the form of your Lodge? A. An oblong square.

Q. How long? A. From East to West.

Q. How wide? A. Between North and South.

Q. How high? A. From the surface of the earth to the highest heavens.

Q. How deep? A. From the surface to the centre.

Q. What supports your Lodge? A. Three large columns or pillars.

Q. What are their names? A. Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty.

Q. Why so? A. It is necessary there should be wisdom to contrive,
strength to support, and beauty to adorn, all great and important
undertakings; but more especially this of ours.

Q. Has your Lodge any covering? A. It has; a clouded canopy, or
starry-decked heaven, where all good Masons hope to arrive.