y the Junior Deacon, and
come in without being noticed by the Senior Warden or Master.] The
Junior Deacon gives two raps on the inside of the door. The candidate
gives one without. It is answered by the Junior Deacon with one; when
the door is partly opened by the Junior Deacon, who inquires, "Who
comes here? Who comes here?" The Senior Deacon, who is, or ought to
be, the conductor, answers, "A worthy brother, who has been regularly
initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason, served a proper time as
such, and now wishes for further light in Masonry, by being passed to
the degree of Fellow Craft." Junior Deacon to Senior Deacon, "Is it of
his own free will and accord he makes this request?" Senior Deacon
replies, "It is." Junior Deacon to Senior Deacon, "Is he duly and
truly prepared?" ANS. "He is." Junior Deacon to Senior Deacon, "Is he
worthy and well qualified?" ANS. "He is." Junior Deacon to Senior
Deacon, "Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding degree?"
ANS. "He has." Junior Deacon to Senior Deacon, "By what further rights
does he expect to obtain this benefit?" ANS. "By the benefit of a
pass-word." Junior Deacon to Senior Deacon, "Has he a pass-word?" ANS.
"He has not, but I have it for him." Junior Deacon to Senior Deacon,
"Give it to me." The Senior Deacon whispers in the Junior Deacon's
ear, "SHIBBOLETH." The Junior Deacon says, "The pass is right; since
this is the case, you will wait until the Worshipful Master in the
East is made acquainted with his request, and his answer returned."
The Junior Deacon then repairs to the Master and gives two knocks, as
at the door, which are answered by two by the Master; when the same
questions are asked, and answers returned, as at the door. After
which, the Master says, "Since he comes endued with all these
necessary qualifications, let him enter this Worshipful Lodge in the
name of the Lord, and take heed on what he enters." He enters; the
angle of the Square is pressed hard against his naked right breast, at
which time the Junior Deacon says, "Brother, when you entered this
Lodge the first time, you entered on the point of the Compass pressing
your naked left breast, which was then explained to you. You now enter
it on the angle of the Square, pressing your naked right breast; which
is to teach you to act upon the square with all mankind, but more
especially with the brethren." The candidate is then conducted twice
regularly 'round the Lodge and halted at the Jun