VI. COLLECTING THE PASS OF THE SECOND DEGREE
Senior Deacon
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Rises when addressed by the SW.
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Takes rod from the stand after SW gives order.
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Comes to attention.
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Steps off.
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Makes a right turn on border of North pavement or when in line with it. Walks along border of North pavement.
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Stops at N-W corner of pavement, facing West, rod at attention.
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Makes a left face, rod at attention, as JD faces him.
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With rod in pass, steps off and meets JD in front of West.
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Stops, rod still in pass, receives pass from JD who advances to give it.
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Brings rod at attention,makes a right face as JD faces West, both facing SW, rod at attention.
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With rod in pass, steps off walking straight forward.
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At foot of SW's station, steps sidewise to left one step.
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Brings right foot forward and leans body toward SW, then gives the pass.
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Returns to position, with rod still in pass, steps sidewise to right, then steps back with left foot first, beside JD.
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Places rod at attention.
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After receiving SW's order, makes a right face, as JD turns left.
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Steps off, proceeds to N-W corner of the Lodge.
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With rod in pass, collects the pass from every brother (who rises to give it) from the West end to the East (except Master). If a brother fails to give the pass, place rod at attention and ask him to kindly remain standing.
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After collecting the pass, rod in carry, goes to N-E corner of pavement, facing South, rod at attention.
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Waits until JD is on the S-E corner of pavement.
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With rod in pass, steps off and meets JD in front of East.
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Stops, rod still in pass, receives pass from JD who advances to give it.
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Brings rod at attention. Makes a left face as JD faces East.
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With rod in pass, steps off, walking straight forward.
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At foot of Master' s station, steps sidewise to right one step.
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Brings right foot forward, leaning body toward Master, gives him the pass.
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Returns to position. With rod still in pass, steps sidewise to left, then steps back with left foot first, beside JD.
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Places rod at attention. (If anyone is standing for failing to give the pass, Master orders SD to give it.)
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Makes an about face, facing Altar.
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With rod in pass., takes, one step forward with right foot.
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Leans body forward, then gives pass in a low but distinct tone of voice.
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Comes to attention.
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Makes an about face, facing East.
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After Masters remarks, makes a left face as JD turns right.
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Steps off.
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Returns to his place.
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Stops before his seat, rod at attention.
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Makes an about face.
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Returns rod to the stand together with JD.
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Remains standing.
Junior Deacon
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Rises when addressed by the SW.
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Takes rod from stand after SW gives order.
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Comes to attention.
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Steps off, walks in square.
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Goes to S-W corner of pavement, faces East, rod at attention.
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Makes a left face, facing North, as SD faces him, rod at attention.
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With rod in pass, steps off and meets SD in front of West.
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Stops when one step from SD, rod still in pass, advances with right foot, leaning forward, gives pass to SD.
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Returns to position, rod at attention.
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Makes a left face as SD faces West, both facing SW.
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After receiving SW's order, makes a left face as SD turns right.
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Steps off proceeds to S-W corner of Lodge.
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With rod in pass, collects pass from every Brother (who rises to give it) from the West end to the East (except Master). (If a brother fails to give the pass, places rod at attention and asks him to remain standing.)
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After collecting the pass, rod in carry, goes to S-E corner, of pavement, facing North, rod at attention.
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Waits until SD is on the N-E corner of pavement.
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With rod in pass, steps off and meets SD in front of East.
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Stops when one step from SD, rod still in pass, advances with rightfoot, leaning forward, gives pass to SD.
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Returns to position, rod at attention.
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Makes a right face as SD faces East, both facing Master, rod at attention.
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After Master's remarks, makes a right face as SD turns left.
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Steps off.
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Makes a right turn on S-E corner of pavement, walks along border of South pavement to S-W corner.
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Proceeds to his place, walks in squares.
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Stops before his seat, rod at attention.
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Makes an about face and returns rod to the stand together with SD.
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Remains standing.