At the state prior to initiation the candidate's bona fides are looked into; the fit and proper person at that point is the one against who mount a favourable conclusion has been drawn. In the tongue of good report must have been heard in his favour and in consequence thereof he has achieved the distinction of initiation into the Order of Freemasonry.
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1912 - Fit and Proper Persons to Enter Freemasonry - Bro. G. A. Hansard.
