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

• 2.1 The ADC

• 2.1.1 It is the responsibility of the Director of Ceremonies to train his Assistant. The duties of the Assistant Director of Ceremonies vary considerably according to the Lodge.

• 2.1.2 During the usual Lodge meeting, he might take responsibility for the positioning of the kneeling stool for the candidate in the West and its removal afterwards.

• 2.1.3 He should be responsible for greeting and seating all Brethren below the rank of Worshipful Brother after the meeting has commenced.

• 2.1.4 At an Installation Meeting he could assist by collecting and handing to WM/DC each collar as required, together with the columns and gavels for the Wardens and the wands for the Deacons.

• 2.1.5 The ADC should endeavour to acquire a standard of proficiency which will enable him to carry out the duties of the Director of Ceremonies should he for any reason be unable to be present.

•  The ADC should be asked to form and control the retiral procession.

• 2.1.7 It would be perfectly acceptable for the ADC to participate in the investiture of officers by presenting those below Junior Deacon and also to escort, to and from their seats, those Past Masters who are to deliver the three addresses.

• 2.1.8 At the Social Board the ADC can take responsibility for part of the proceedings and on occasion the whole of the proceedings. Such active participation is to be encouraged as training any officers for future service in the Lodge shows sound forward thinking.

• 2.1.9 Many lodges hold at least one ‘Past Masters Meeting' at which all the offices are occupied, and ritual performed, by Past Masters. This affords an ideal opportunity to allow the ADC to act as DC for the entire evening. He will gain experience and the DC will enjoy his rest!

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