A Basic Masonic Education Course

The Master Mason

Expanded Contents

1. The Master Mason Degree 
• Significance of the Degree 
• Symbolism of the Degree 
• The Working Tools 
• The Legend of Hiram 
• The Three Grand Masters 
• Traveling in Foreign Countries 
• The Three Ruffians 
• Low Twelve 
• The Lion of the Tribe of Judah 
• The Lost Word 
• The Setting Maul 
• The Sprig of Acacia 
• Raising of a Candidate 
• Qabalistic Allusions of the Third Degree 
• Hieroglyphical Emblems 
2. Practical Aspects of Freemasonry 
• The Rights of a Master Mason 
• The Responsibilities of a Master Mason 
• Lodge Attendance 
• Balloting 
• Definitions of Non-age, Dotage and Fool 
• Women and Freemasonry 
• Examining Visitors 
• Vouchers on Petitioners 
• Investigating Petitioners 
• Financial Responsibilities 
• Lodge Membership 
• Entering or Retiring From a Lodge 
• Deportment While in a Lodge 
• The Officers of a Lodge 
• Appendant and Concordant Bodies 
3. The Grand Lodge and You 
• Grand Lodges 
• Regularity and Recognition 
• Prince Hall Masonry 
• The Grand Lodge of California 
• The Grand Master 
• The Grand Secretary 
• The Grand Lecturer and Ritual Committee 
• Boards and Committees