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Instructions for Floor Work in the Ritual

[Written by MWB Shigeru Nishiyama in 1973, during his term of office as Senior Grand Lecturer. He became Grand Master in 1976 and died in 1993. MWB Nishiyama was a member of Far East Lodge No. 1.]

These instructions are prepared with a view to having perfection and uniformity in the ceremonies throughout this Grand Jurisdiction. Grand Lodge Inspectors, Masters, Wardens and Officers of Lodges are enjoined to study these instructions and see that they are followed to the letter. It is recommended that Schools of Instruction be held in their respective Lodges as often as possible so that the brethren may get acquainted with this information and henceforth conform to it.

I. HANDLING OF RODS BY DEACONS AND STEWARDS

  1. Position of Attention (Rod at Attention)
  2. Position for Carrying Rod (Rod in Carry)
  3. Position of Challenge on Giving the Pass (Rod in Pass)
  4. Position for Giving the Sign (Rod at Salute)
  5. Taking Rod from stand when it is on the Left Side
  6. Proper way of giving sign
  7. General Comments

II. DEACONS ON PURGING THE LODGE

  1. Senior Deacon
  2. Junior Deacon

III. JUNIOR DEACON ON OPENING OF A LODGE

IV. DEACONS CARRYING THE WORD TO THE EAST (OPENING)

  1. Senior Deacon
  2. Junior Deacon

V. DEACONS CARRYING THE WORD TO THE WEST (CLOSING)

  1. Senior Deacon
  2. Junior Deacon

VI. COLLECTING THE PASS OF THE SECOND DEGREE

  1. Senior Deacon
  2. Junior Deacon

VII. OFFICIAL VISITATION

  1. Junior Deacon
  2. Senior Deacon
  3. Marshal
  4. Master

VIII. ENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREE

  1. Marshal
  2. Senior Steward
  3. Junior Steward
  4. Senior Deacon
  5. Junior Deacon
  6. Senior Warden
  7. Master

IX. POINTERS TO OFFICERS AND BRETHREN

  1. Duties of the Worshipful Master
  2. Opening of a Lodge
  3. Tyler
  4. Visiting a Lodge
  5. Entering or Retiring from a Lodge
  6. In the Lodge
  7. Ritual
  8. Degree Work
  9. Prohibitions
  10. Attendance