The Blue Lodge
The number of degrees in the Blue Lodge
Three
The furniture of the Lodge consists of...
the Holy Bible, Square, and Compasses
The Three Supports of a Lodge are...
Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty
How gained you admission?
by three distinct knocks
"In the beginning God created..."
...the heavens and the earth."
The Bahnson Manual (or The NC Lodge Manual by Bahnson)
These are represented by three burning tapers arranged in a triangular position in the lodge
The three lessor lights
This is the due restraint upon our affections and passions which renders the body tame and governable...
Temperance
Whence came you?
From a lodge of the Holy Saints John of Jerusalem
"I now present you with the lambskin or white leather apron, which is..."
an emblem of innocence and the badge of a Mason
This is the collection of laws, rules, and regulations of the Grand Lodge of AF&AM of NC
"the Code"
What are the three immovable jewels of the Lodge
Square, Level, and Plumb
This teaches us to regulate our lives and actions agreeable to the dictates of reason, and is that habit by which we wisely judge (all things relative to our future happiness.)
Prudence
The EA wears his apron with the flap turned up...for what purpose
To distinqush him from the rest of the craft, to prevent dobbing with untempered mortar
It being divided into 24 equal parts is emblematic of the 24 hours of the day, which we are taught to divide into three equal parts...eight hours for....
the service of God and a distressed worthy brother; eight for our usual avocations, and eight for refreshment and sleep.
Name the 11 officers/stations of the Blue Lodge
WM, SW, JW, Sec, Treas, SD, JD, SS, JS, Chaplain, Tyler
Rough Ashler, Perfect Ashler, and the Trestle Board
This is the "standard which enables us to render to every man his just due without distinction."
Justice
Upon your return to the Lodge, where were you placed as the newest EA?
in the North East Corner of the Lodge
The common gavel...but we...are taught to make use of it for the noble and glorious purpose of...
...divesting our hearts and consciences of all the vices and superfluities of life...
Our ancient brethren held their lodges on high hills or in low dells for what purpose
to better observe the approach of cowans and eaves-droppers
The mosaic pavement, indented tessel, and blazing star are examples of...
the Ornaments of a Lodge
What are the three tenets of a mason's profession?
Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth
"Lodges are situated due East and West" for this reason
"That being the situation of King Solomon's Temple"
"Remember that around this altar you have promised to befriend and relieve every brother who shall need your assistance. You have promised...
...in the most friendly manner, to remind him of his errors, and aid a reformation."