Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire><br /> <h1 class=Information for Lodge Officers
May 2003
A Guide for Directors of Ceremonies

APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1

FAQ

Q. What happens at the installation if the WM is continuing in office?

A. In theory, as much or as little as the Lodge wishes. The WM is appointed “until a successor is elected and installed in his stead” so no re-appointment ceremony is required . A proclamation in the Second Degree, with no repeat obligations is all that is necessary and this is the recommended procedure.

 

Q. When do we salute the Rep if he is not a GO?

A. Before GOs – see Appendix 5.

 

Q. When does the Rep enter the Lodge if he is not a GO?

A. Last, after GOs are lined up (see Processions Appendix 4).

 

Q. I am a Provincial/Grand Officer and a Lodge officer. Do I wear both collars?

A. The RWPGM prefers that only one collar is worn. The apron denotes Provincial/Grand Rank and the ‘dark blue' collar is not required. At a lodge meeting, the lodge office takes precedence and this collar should be worn. At an Installation, a period of time with no collar will not cause lasting damage!

 

Q. I have two offices in my Lodge. Which collar do I wear?

A. One collar only should be worn. The one to choose is either the senior or the one in which capacity you are to carry out a particular role in lodge, e.g. Chaplain or Deacon.

 

Q. We always Toast “Absent Brethren” at 9 p.m., but you say that no Toast should come before Toast no 2. What do we do if we have over-run and Number 2 will be after 9 p.m.?

A. I suggest that the ‘Absent Brethren' can be treated as a ‘wine taking' at 9 p.m.: “we shall remember Absent Brethren”.

 

Q. What is the procedure for a Past Master going in the chair?

A. 2 nd Degree

The Ancient Charges are not read out

ME recites the Obligation

Inner Working

ME reseals Obligation only

IM – “you are already in possession of secrets restricted to M chair”

  • invest with jewel
  • explains sq
  • places in chair

 

Q. How do we deal with an APGM attending an Installation instead of a Rep?

A. The APGM is not a Rep – he is a Ruler in the Craft. He demands admission and is the last to be admitted and the first to be seated. He must be offered the Gavel and is saluted with five separately from the other GOs. See the Provincial Protocol on the E. Lancs. ProvGLodge web site.

 

Q. What Toasts do we give at Social Boards when non-masons are present:

A.

  • Queen and The Craft
  • The MW The Grand Master
  • The Provincial Grand Master
  • The WM
  • The Guests

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