Rough Ashlar: Stones from the Quarry
Etiquette and Decorum
Adapted from the Doña Ana Daylight Lodge #78, Mesilla, NM
Speaking in Lodge
· Speak only to the Master, do not address the brethren
· Never take the name of God in vain “Never mentioning His
name but with that reverential awe which is due from a creature to his
Creator”
· No one speaks after VIP finishes his address
· When a brother has the floor you may not yell out at him or make
gestures to him if you do not agree with what he is saying or if you think
he has talked too long. Only the Master can shut a brother up.
· You may only speak once on a motion, unless you made the motion,
then you get the last word.
· You may not make a motion to adjourn or a motion for the “previous
question”
· No offensive personal remarks, expressions of bitterness or ill
will. No discussions of Politics or religion, race or private business.
· No politicking for office, no suggesting whom to elect, no reminding
how to spell a brother’s name, or soliciting votes in any way.
The Lodge Room
· The Lodge room includes the Preparation room and the Tyler’s
room, no loud talking joking noise or moving about
· No alter drape, unless Masonic emblem on it
· Never dip the US flag
· No brother should enter the preparation room when a candidate
is present in it, except the SD, JS, and SS, or a brother acting for them
as in giving the anti-room lecture.
· Don’t pass between the alter and the east when at refreshment
· Don’t pass anything over the three Great Lights or cover
them from the Master’s view.
· Wear apron outside of your jacket
· No nametag at funeral or in church. God knows who you are.
· Don’t chew gum or tobacco
· Don’t cross legs – officers
· No pins or stuff with MM S&C until Master Mason Degree
· No side discussions
Dress in Lodge
· Dress in accordance with your respect for the institution. No
“Homeless Bums” no “Cowboy Lodge” no shorts or
tank tops.
· The Master can specify officer’s and degree team dress.
· No frivolous hat for the Master, no ball hat, straw hat, or soft
hat
Officers Duties
· Fill the seat of a stationed officer, not the master if he carries
his gavel with him about the Lodge.
· Protocol is to the office not to the officer himself
· Outer door belongs to the JD, the Tyler should never open this
door.
· When called to refreshment, the JW, Tyler and Junior Deacon stay
in Lodge until The Lodge room is vacated.
Voting
· Only Master Masons vote
· Infirm vote from their seats
· Master should explain to Lodge before his “Casting”
vote
· Negative vote is required, voting not complete without it
· Discussion still allowed after affirmative vote
Titles
· No man attends Lodge as a private individual. Brother, etc is
a title and is required. Never Bill or Tom
· No titles in public or on outside of envelope. Use Honorable
or Hon. And Mrs. Doe
· Master does not refer to himself as Worshipful
· Masons keep titles after leaving office
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