VIII. ENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREE

1. Marshal

1. Rises, but does not take baton, faces front, when addressed by Master.
2. After Master finishes his order, takes baton and places it under his right arm, holding it with right hand.
3. Steps off and walks to the South pavement.
5. Makes a left turn on border of S pavement or when in line with it, walks along border of S pavement.
6. Makes a right turn when one step West of Altar, walks one step behind JS.
7. Stops directly in front of Altar, When SS taps floor with butt of his rod, makes a right face together with the Stewards.
8. Transfers bacon under left arm as Stewards place rods at salute. Drops first right hand to right side and then gives the sign together with the Stewards. Drops again right hand to side before taking baton.
9. Returns baton under right arm as stewards transfer their rods to right hand.
10. Makes a right face with the Stewards.
11. Steps off and walks one step behind SS in single file. Proceeds to Tyler's door in squares. Goes out.
12. Outside the door, he leads, followed-by SS on his left and JS on his right, one pace behind.
13. In the ante-room, stands in front of Candidate; propounds questions.
14. m. Goes to ante-room door and enters Lodge-room without alarm. Walks along border of S pavement.
15. n. Makes a left turn when one step W of Altar, stops in front of Altar. Makes a right face, facing East.
16. Transfers baton under left arm, drops first right hand to side, then gives the sign. Drops again right hand to right side before taking baton.
17. Returns bacon under right arm and reports.
18. Makes a right face. Steps off makes a left turn on border of S pavement, walks along border of S pavement.
19. Makes a right turn when opposite his place, stops in front of his place, makes an about face and sits down.

2. Senior Steward

1. Rises when Master mentions, "The Stewards will prepare," stands at attention.
2. After Master gives his order, takes rod from the stand, comes to attention, then carrying rod parallel to body steps down to the floor with JS and stops one step from the border of S pavement facing North, rod at attention.
3. After Marshal passes in front of him, steps off.
4. Makes a left turn on S pavement and follows the Marshal one step behind.
5. Stops behind the Marshal at the S-W corner of Altar, facing North, rod at attention.
6. Taps the floor lightly with butt of his rod, a signal for Marshal and JS to turn right with him.
7. Together with JS, brings rod at salute as Marshal transfers baton under his left arm.
8. Drops first right hand to right side, then gives the sign together with Marshal and JS.
9. Drops again right hand to side before taking rod.
10. Takes rod with right hand simultaneously with JS as Marshal transfer baton under his right arm, and places it at attention.
11. Makes a right face together with Marshal and JS. Steps off walks in single file, himself leading.
12. Makes a right turn on border of South pavement, walks along border of S pavement and proceeds to Tyler's door, the JD opening door, Goes out.
13. Outside the door, walks abreast of JS, on left side, one step behind the Marshal.
14. In the anteroom, stands on left side of Candidate, rod at attention.
15. Conducts and prepares CDT in the preparation room.
16. Takes CDT to the door; stands on his left side, facing door, rod at attention and causes CDT to give 3 distinct knocks an the door with knuckles of his right hand.
17. Answers SD when door is opened and remains at attention until SD returns.
18. Closes door with right hand after CDT has been conducted inside, then stands abreast of JS, one step behind CDT, rod at attention.
19. Receives instrument from SD with right hand.
20. When SD takes CDT, steps off, walks abreast of JS and follows SD and CDT.
21. Stops abreast of JS three feet before.reaching N-W corner of pavement, facing East, rod at attention.
22. When perambulation starts fro N-W corner of pavement, steps off together with JS, walks abreast of JS, and follows SD and CDT, three feet behind, along N pavement.
23. Stops in front of E with JS, rod at attention, makes a left face with rod in pass, steps off and hands instrument to Master with right hand.
24. With rod still in pass, steps back beside JS, brings rod at attention, and makes a right face.
25. Steps off, walks abreast of JS.
26. Makes a right turn on S-E corner of pavement, walks along border of S pavement.
27. When opposite his place, stops, rod at attention, and waits for a while until JS is opposite his place. Then together make a left turn, proceeds to his place, carrying rod parallel to body. Stops in front of his seat, rod at attention. Together with JS, makes an about face, returns rod to the stand quietly and sits down together with JS.
28. When SD with CDT turns right to retire, rises from his seat together with JS, takes rod from the stand, comes to attention, then, carrying rod parallel to body, steps down to the floor with JS, and stops one step from the border of S pavement, facing North, rod at attention.
29. When SD with CDT passes in front of him, steps off makes a left turn on border of S pavement and follows SD with CDT to the Altar, two steps behind.
30. Stops at S-W corner of pavement, rod at attention, Taps the floor lightly with butt of his rod, a signal for SD with CDT and JS to face East with him.
31. Advances as EAM with SD, CDT and JS, carrying rod parallel to the body, then places rod at attention.
32. Brings rod at salute together with SD and JS. Drops first right hand to right side, then together gives the sign. Drops again right hand to side before taking rod.
33. Takes rod with right hand together with SD and JS, then places it at attention.
34. After Master's remarks, makes a left face together with SD, CDT and JS. Steps off, follows SD with CDT to door, two steps behind.
35. At the door, takes CDT to preparation room. When CDT is ready, takes him to the door and requests him to give three knocks on the door with knuckles of his right hand, Stands on left side of CDT, facing door, rod at attention.
36. Answers SD when door is opened. After CDT is ushered in, closes door with right hand and steps beside JS. Then abreast of JS, steps off on left foot, proceeds to NW corner of the pavement.
37. Makes a right turn on NW corner of pavement, walks along W pavement.
38. Makes a left turn on SW corner of pavement, walks along S pavement.
39. When opposite his place, stops, places rod at attention and makes a right turn together with JS. Proceeds to his place. Stops in front of his seat, rod at attention. Together with JS, makes an about face, returns rod to the stand quietly and sits down, together with JS.

3. Junior Steward

1. Rises when Master mentions "the Stewards will prepare" and stands at attention.
2. After Master finishes his order, takes rod from the stand, comes to attention then, carrying rod parallel to body, steps down to the floor with SS; stops in line of SS, facing North, rod at attention.
3. When Marshal is in front of SS, immediately steps off walks directly to Altar ahead of Marshal.
4. Stops on NW corner of Altar, facing North, rod at attention.
5. When SS taps floor with butt of rod, makes a right face; together with SS, brings rod at salute as Marshal transfers baton under his left arm.
6. Drops first right hand to right side, then gives the sign together with Marshal and SS.
7. Drops again right hand to side before taking rod.
8. Takes rod with right hand simultaneously with SS as Marshal transfers baton under his right arm, and places rod at attention.
9. Makes a right face together with Marshal and SS, steps off on left foot, rod in carry, walks in single file to the door, one step behind Marshal. Goes out. JD closes door.
10. Outside the door, walks abreast of SS on right side, one step behind Marshal.
11. In the anteroom, stands on right side of CDT, rod at attention.
12. Helps SS prepare CDT in preparation room.
13. Stands on right side of CDT at door of preparation room, facing door, rod at attention, until CDT is brought in.
14. After SD gives instruction, takes CDT's right arm with left hand, carrying rod parallel to body, and conducts CDT toward SD. Stands abreast of SS, one step behind CDT after SS closes door.
15. When SD takes CDT, steps off and walks abreast of SS, rod in carry, and follows SD with CDT.
16. Stops abreast of SS 3 feet from NW corner of pavement, facing East, rod at attention.
17. When perambulation starts, steps off together with SS, rod in carry, walks abreast of SS and follows SD with CDT. Three feet behind along North pavement. Stops in front of E with SS, facing South, rod at attention.
18. When SS returns to his side, facing South, steps off walks abreast of SS. Makes a right turn on SW corner of pavement.
19. Walks along border of S pavement. When opposite his place, stops with rod at attention. Makes a left turn together with SS when opposite his place. Proceeds to his place, carrying rod parallel to body. Stops in front of his seat, rod at attention. Together with SS, makes an about face, returns rod to stand quietly and sits down together with SS.
20. When SD with CDT turns right to retire, rises from his seat with SS, takes rod from the stand, comes to attention, then, carrying rod parallel to body, steps down to the floor with SS and stops in line with him one step from border of S pavement, facing N, rod at attention.
21. When SD with CDT is in front of SS, immediately steps off walks directly to the Altar, ahead of SD with CDT.
22. Stops beyond NW corner of Altar, facing North, rod at attention.
23. When SS taps floor with butt of rod, makes a right face together with SD, CDT, and SS.
24. Carrying rod parallel to the body, advances as EAM with SD, CDT and SS, then places rod at attention.
25. Brings rod at salute together with SD and SS. Drops first right hand to right side, then together gives the sign. Drops again right hand to side before taking rod.
26. Takes rod with right hand together with SD and SS, then places it at attention.
27. After Master's remarks, makes a left face, steps off.
28. Makes a left turn on border of N pavement. Walks along border of N pavement and proceeds to door of preparation room. Opens door with right hand for SS with CDT to pass.
29. When CDT is ready at the door, stands abreast of him on right side, facing door, rod at attention.
30. After SD gives his instruction, takes CDT's right arm with left hand, carrying rod parallel to the body, and conducts him toward SD. Stands in place, rod at attention, until SS steps beside him on left side.
31. Steps off, walks abreast of SS, makes a right turn on NW corner of pavement, walks along border of W pavement.
32. Makes a left turn on SW corner of pavement, walks along border of S pavement.
33. When opposite his place, stops, rod at attention and waits for awhile until SS is opposite his place. Then together makes a right turn, Proceeds to his place; carrying rod parallel to body. Stops in front of his seat, rod at attention. Together with SS, makes an about face, returns rod to the stand quietly and sits down together with SS.

4. Senior Deacon

1. After Lodge is called to order, gives the sign and addresses the Master.
2. After Master has given his order, takes rod from the stand, comes to attention, then steps off.
3. Makes a right turn on border of N pavement or when in line with it. Walks along border of N pavement; proceeds to door of preparation room, walks in squares.
4. Stops short of the door, comes to attention. Transfers rod to left hand, holding it parallel to his body.
5. Knocks with knuckles of right hand on the door; opens it with right hand, then returns rod to right hand. Carrying rod parallel to the body, takes three steps back starting with left foot, then places rod at attention, before speaking.
6. Carrying rod parallel to the body with right hand, steps off and walks again to door. Comes to attention. Transfers rod to left hand and closes door with right hand, then rod at attention.
7. Makes an about face, steps off, walks to NW corner of pavement, walks along border of N pavement.
8. Makes a right turn when one step West of Altar. Stops directly in front of Altar, facing S, rod at attention, then faces E, rod at attention.
9. Before speaking, brings rod at salute; drops first right hand to right side, then gives the sign. Drops again right hand to side before taking rod. Takes rod with right hand and places it at attention, then answers Master.
10. After receiving Master's order, makes a left face, steps off
11. Makes a right turn on border of N pavement, walks along border of N pavement. Makes a right turn on NE corner of pavement and stops directly in front of East, facing S, rod at attention, makes a left face, facing East.
12. After Master finishes his remarks, steps off with rod in pass, advances and receives instrument with right hand. With rod still in pass, steps back with left foot first to his place and places rod at attention, facing E.
13. After Master's remarks, makes a right face and steps off.
14. Makes a right turn on SE corner of pavement; walks on S pavement, makes a right turn on SW corner of pavement, walks along border of W pavement; makes a left turn on NW corner of pavement and proceeds to door of preparation room.
15. Stops short of door. Comes to attention. Transfers rod to left hand, holding it parallel to body. Without knocking, opens door with right hand.
16. Returns rod to right hand. Carrying rod parallel to body takes three steps back with left foot first, comes to attention.
17. Transfers rod to left hand, holding it parallel to the body, and holds instrument with right hand before speaking.
18. Stops CDT with instrument in right hand.
19. Hands instrument.to SS, then returns rod to right hand.
20. Takes CDT's right arm with left hand and steps off.
21. Proceeds to NW corner. Makes a right turn on NW corner of pavement. Walks along W pavement. When opposite station of SW, makes a left turn and walks to center. Stops halfway between Altar and W, facing E, rod at attention.
22. Takes one sidestep to right and one step forward with right foot and faces N, rod at attention.
23. Causes CDT to kneel. Places left hand on CDT's head before saying prayer.
24. After removing left hand, steps again abreast of CDT, facing E, rod at attention, until Master seats Lodge.
25. Takes one step back with left foot first, carrying rod parallel to the body, and makes an about turn with CDT. Then steps off, walks toward W.
26. Makes a right turn on border of W pavement and proceeds to NW corner of pavement to commence perambulation.
27. Makes a right turn on NW corner of pavement and conducts CDT once around the Lodge along borders of pavement. During perambulation, times steps so as to arrive in the S approximately when recitation terminates.
28. Stops directly in front of the station of JW, facing W, rod at attention.
29. Carrying rod parallel to the body, steps forward with left foot first and turns left with CDT so as to face JW.
30. Carrying rod parallel to the body, takes one sidestep to right and one step back with left foot, rod at attention. Gives 3 raps with butt of his rod.
31. After JW sits down, carrying rod parallel to body, takes one step forward with left foot, bringing right foot together with his left, and steps abreast of CDT, rod at attention.
32. Takes CDT's right arm as before. Carrying rod parallel to body steps back with left foot first and turns CDT so as to face West, rod at attention.
33. Steps off, proceeds to West and then to E station along borders of pavement, squaring corners of pavement. Stops at each station in the same manner as done in the S.
34. After Master gives order, reconducts CDT to W along S pavement. When one step W of Altar, makes a right turn and stops in center directly opposite Altar, facing N, rod at attention. Carrying rod parallel to the body, steps forward and turns left with CDT so as to face W. Takes one step to N or right side, rod at attention, then speaks.
35. Makes an about face as SW turns CDT toward E.
36. When Master finishes his remarks, crosses rod with JD.
37. Takes one step forward together with JD when SW says “within the square" and holds rod over CDT in the form of a square.
38. Detaches rods with JD as CDT detaches his hands, rod at attention.
39. As SW advances to the Altar, takes one step back with left foot, turns right and goes and stands at left side of JD, rod at attention.
40. Takes CDT's right arm with left hand, as Master raises him. Remains facing East, rod at attention, until Master seats the Lodge.
41. After Lodge is seated, conducts CDT directly to S and instructs him by setting example. Then takes CDT to SW along borders of pavement and asks him to do the same.
42. Conducts CDT toward E along W pavement, makes a right turn on NW corner of pavement and walks along N pavement.
43. Stops three feet NW of Altar, facing E, rod at attention. After SW has made his report, without order conducts CDT to E, along N pavement. Stops in front of E, facing S, rod at attention. Carrying rod parallel to body, steps forward and turns left with CDT so as to face E.
44. Takes one step to right side, rod at attention. Conducts CDT to E to receive apron, then steps back to place and stands abreast of CDT.
45. After apron has been presented and upon order of Master, takes CDT's right hand, holding rod parallel to body, steps backward with left foot first and turns CDT so as to face S, rod at attention. Steps off with CDT. Makes a right turn on SE corner of pavement, walks along S pavement; when three steps from border of pavement in W, makes right turn and stops in front of SW, faces W, takes one step to N, rod at attention, and speaks. When SW faces CDT to E, turns facing S.
46. After SW is seated, steps abreast of CDT. Takes CDT's right arm with left hand, walks forward to N pavement, makes a right turn on border of N pavement and proceeds to E along borders of pavement.
47. Stops in front of E, facing S, rod at attention. Carrying rod parallel tobody steps forward and turns left with CDT so as to face E. Takes one step to S and one step back, rod at attention.
48. After Master has asked CDT to retire, takes one step forward bringing right foot together with his left, carry rod parallel to body, then steps abreast of CDT. Takes CDT's right arm again, then steps back with left foot first and turns CDT so as to face S, rod at attention.
49. Steps off, makes a right turn on SE corner of pavement, walks along S pavement. When two steps W of Altar, makes a right turn and follows JS to the Altar. Stops with CDT directly opposite Altar facing E, carrying rod at attention. When SS taps floor with butt of his rod, steps back with his left foot first, and turns CDT so as to face E. carrying rod parallel to body. Advances as EAM with CDT and Stewards, then places rod at attention. Brings rod at salute together with Stewards. Drops first hand to right side, then asks CDT to give the sign with them. Drops again right hand to side before taking rod. Takes rod with right hand together with Stewards, rod at attention.
50. After Master's remarks, carrying rod parallel to body, takes CDT's right arm and steps forward with left foot and makes a left turn with CDT so as to face N. Steps off, walks two steps behind JS to door of preparation room. SS takes CDT outside. Closes door with right hand and returns to place in the manner as described herein.
51. When alarm is given at the door of the preparation room, rises, gives sign and addresses Master. Upon Master's order, takes rod, proceeds to door of preparation room along N pavement, Places rod in left hand, gives 3 knocks on door with right hand; opens door with right hand, places rod in right hand and takes 3 steps backward, rod at attention. After SS answers, without closing door, makes an about face and reports. After Master's order, makes an about face and
52. Takes CDT's right arm with left hand, proceeds to NE corner of Lodge along N pavement. Asks CDT to advance as EAM, then goes back to his place, puts rod in stand and sits down.

5. Junior Warden

1. Raps once, then rises and places gavel over left breast. Speaks, lays gavel down and sits down.
2. After candidate is in due form and Master raises the Lodge, steps down to floor on left side of rostrum same time as the Master, and goes toward Altar. Stops momentarily about two steps from Altar and waits for Master.
3. Then together with Master and SW, advances as an EAM, forming equilateral triangle, retaining EA step until obligation is finished.
4. Returns bow of Master, then returns to his Station simultaneously with Master and SW.
5. Returns to station on left side of rostrum and remains standing until Master seats Lodge.

6. Junior Deacon

1. After SD addresses SW, rises with SW. Takes rod from stand, comes to attention. As SW steps down from rostrum, steps off.
2. Advances toward E on S pavement, makes left turn when abreast of CDT. Goes about 2 steps toward N. Stops, rod at attention. Makes right face, rod at attention.
3. When WM finishes his remarks, crosses rod with SD.
4. Takes one step forward together with SD when SW says, “Within the square,” and holds rod over CDT in the form of a square throughout obligation.
5. As CDT detaches hands from Bible, detaches rods with SD; rod at attention.
6. Remains standing, rod at attention, facing E until WM seats the Lodge.
7. After Lodge is seated, makes right face, steps off goes to S pavement, turns right and goes to his place along S pavement.
8. Stops in front of his place, facing W, rod at attention. Makes an about face rod at attention. Puts rod in stand and sits down.

7. Senior Warden

1. Raps once, then rises and places gavel over left breast, Speaks. Lays gavel down, sits down.
2. After Master's order, steps down to floor on left side. Walks directly to CDT, stops on SW side of CDT facing E. Turns CDT clockwise so as to face E. After CDT takes one step forward, SD
3. Takes one step to the left and then stands behind CDT to complete instructions.
4. Takes one step to right, gives sign and addresses WM. Then takes one step to left and stands behind CDT.
5. e . After Master finishes his instructions, steps forward to right side of CDT. Takes both hands of CDT, and puts them on edge of Altar. Then places him in due form.
6. Takes one long step behind CDT, gives sign and addresses Master.
7. Advances as EAM with Master and JW to form equilateral triangle, retaining EA step until obligation is finished.
8. To help CDT with penalty sign, steps to right side of CDT in square. Then returns to his place.
9. To aid Master, takes one step to left side then steps forward beside CDT on NW side of Altar.
10. Returns bow of Master before going to his station. simultaneously with Master.
11. Returns to his station on left side of rostrum and remains standing until Master seats Lodge.
12. When SD reconducts CDT to West for instruction, SW comes down on left side of rostrum. Walks directly to CDT, faces CDT to East, ties apron on CDT. Steps back facing CDT while giving instructions.
13. Makes a half left turn facing West, return to station, in squares, enters on left side of rostrum and sits down.

7. Master

1. Calls Lodge to order after.alarm is given at the preparation room door.
2. After SD has caused CDT to kneel, calls up Lodge, removes hat, does not rise during prayer. After prayer, puts on hat, rises and
3. Steps down to the floor on left side of rostrum. Walks directly to CDT along S border of pavement.
4. Steps in front of CDT, places left hand on his head after SD's hand is removed, removes hat with right hand and speaks.
5. After answer by CDT, replaces hat, takes CDT's right hand with his right, placing his left under CDT's right elbow and raises him.
6. Returns to E by way of N. Goes up to his seat on left side. Sits down first, then seats Lodge.
7. Removes hat, but does not rise, during perambulation.
8. Comes down to Altar for obligation after brethren have formed themselves in parallel lines from Altar to East.
9. Comes down an left side and stops about two steps from Altar. Advances as EAM with Wardens, forming equilateral triangle.
10. Kneels at the Altar in the same position as CDT.
11. After obligation, at appropriate time, does an about face, goes about midway between Altar and East, does another about face, facing W. Removes hat while reciting passage. Replaces hat, walks toward Altar while repeating sentence, timed to reach Altar as word "I" is spoken, points to Great Lights with right hand.
12. Master again does an about face to proceed midway between Altar and East. Does an about face to face CDT, advances as an EAM, gives due guard and sign.
13. Steps to North of the Altar.
14. Before returning to his station, bows first to JW, then to SW.
15. Returns to E. Goes up to his station on left side. Sits down first, then seats the Lodge.
16. Rises to present or when asking a brother to present the Apron or Working Tools.
17. Rises when giving the injunction to CDT who stands on NE corner of Lodge as EAM.