I am not going to attempt to delve into the intricacies of the symbolism of the First Degree-but rather express a few views on the general atmosphere and impressions of the ceremony to a candidate.
Or at least, as they appeared to me on my initiation and as they have resolved themselves since that date.
SECOND DEGREE.
The preparation of a paper of this kind requires considerable reading, and I have found that the more one reads, the more there is to learn.
Given the time and the interest, there is a store of available knowledge to be acquired which any brother would find both interesting and instructive.
THIRD DEGREE.
Before I discuss the third degree, may I preface my remarks by examining this expression " Freemasonry."
At the commencement of my Masonic career, I was informed that Freemasonry is a peculiar system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols.
Now let me examine for my own information the meaning of those words-morality, allegory and symbol.
DISCUSSION – Re all 3 papers.
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1951 - THE FIRST DEGREE - Bro. B. P. Ingley, THE SECOND DEGREE - Bro. P. O. Minson, THE THIRD DEGREE - Bro. L. D. J. Smith.
