WHAT IS THE PROPER DRESS FORMS OF ADDRESS CODE OF A MASON? In referring to a Member of a Lodge, the A Mason's personal appearance in proper form is "Brother" (in the plural Lodge is normally a mark of his respect for "Brethren"). MASONIC COURTESY AND the Fraternity. PROTOCOL The form used when addressing the The proper attire for attending a Lodge Worshipful Master of a Lodge is Masonic Courtesy or Etiquette refers to meeting is normally a coat and tie and "Worshipful Master". A Past Master is those social graces that Distinguish street shoes. Do not let this prevent you referred to as "Worshipful Brother". It Masonic Fellowship. may be termed a from attending Lodge if you don't have a system of formality, which sets Masonry coat or suit. Wear the most appropriate In Lodge Assembled, each Officer is apart from contemporary customs. clothing you own. addressed by the title "Brother" and the title of the station he occupies. Example: The authority of the Worshipful Master If you are taking part in a Degree or an and proper form when entering or retiring Installation, wear the best clothing that you "Brother Senior Warden". from the Lodge are to be observed. can afford. Others may wear tuxedoes for Improper movement of the Brethren about these and other special events, but that Each Brother on the sidelines is the Lodge room is disrespectful and is not does not require you to rush out and buy addressed as "Brother Smith" or "Brother to be tolerated by the Worshipful Master. one "Unless you can afford it and wish to Kenneth", not just as "Pete" or "Joe". The The Brethren who persist in talking aloud do so, of course". familiarity of nicknames may be perfectly to his neighbor is showing disrespect for proper elsewhere, but not in Lodge the Worshipful Master, the Lodge and the Masonic Jewelry should not be worn Assembled. The designation "Mister" is Members. He cannot expect to escape unless you can prove yourself to be a not used between Brothers in Lodge. censure, and though the Worshipful Master Mason. The wearing of Masonic Jewelry will avoid such unpleasantness if he can, should therefore be avoided until you have The form of address (or title) used for a he must maintain proper decorum in the signed the By-Laws of your Lodge and District Lecturer is "Worshipful Brother". Lodge. paid your dues. The form of address for the Grand Bantering and joking should be kept in Master is "Most Worshipful Grand control by the Worshipful Master, and Master". Past Grand Masters are addressed within the limits of good Masonic taste. as "Most Worshipful Brother". Remarks for the benefit of other Brethren are to be addressed to the Worshipful The form of address for the other Grand Master. Lodge Officers is as follows: The Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand VISITING DIGNITARIES DECORUM DURING DEGREES Warden, Junior Grand Warden, Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary and the Grand (Other than Official Visit of the Grand Once a Degree is begun, the Conferral Lecturer are addressed as "Right Master) should continue uninterrupted by other Worshipful Brother". business to its conclusion. The Candidate, the When a Grand Lodge Officer makes a Officers, and the Brethren on the sidelines The Senior Grand Deacon, Junior Grand casual visit to a Lodge, he should be should enjoy a hushed atmosphere of a time dedicated to meditation. The Worshipful Deacon, Senior Grand Steward, Junior acknowledged as follows: Master should not permit the Officers or Grand Steward, Grand Marshal, Grand a. The Officer is in the Lodge for Opening. Brethren to wander in and out, or to visit in the Chaplain, Grand Orator, Grand Tiler and b. After the Lodge is Opened (and Hag Lodge Room during Degree Work. To do so is the Grand Musician are addressed as Pledge is given), the Worshipful Master rude and disrespectful of the Worshipful "Worshipful Brother". instructs the Senior Deacon to Conduct the Master, the working Officers and the Visiting Officer West of the Altar. Candidate. PARLIAMENTARY LAW FOR THE c. The Senior Deacon does so, and presents MASONIC LODGES the Visitor to the Worshipful Master. THE LIVING EXAMPLE d. The Worshipful Master welcomes the The Master should insist at all times that Officer and instructs the Senior Deacon to Good men are attracted to Masonry by the all business of the Lodge be transacted in conduct him to the East, to the Master's left. quality of its Members. an orderly manner. Any Brother who e. The Worshipful Master calls up the desires to speak shall arise, address the Lodge, presents the Officer to the Lodge and To Subdue the Passions has a much broader Worshipful Master with the Proper Sign, all greet him with applause (not with the application than the usual interpretation. It and be recognized before he speaks. This Grand Honors). means to be in control of oneself in all aspects of life, and to live charitably with one's applies to anyone who desires to make a f. The Lodge is seated. fellows in all circumstances. It means to Motion, to second a Motion, to discuss g. At the proper time, as under "Good of the aspire to the best that is within us, and points raised in a Motion, or to comment Order, if the Officer is invited to address the Lodge. relentlessly pursue those aspirations. This is on a subject under discussion. Anyone the only solicitation for Petitions that is endeavoring to deviate from this procedure Past Grand Masters, District Lecturers and worthy of Freemasonry. It is the kind that should be called to order by the Worshipful other Distinguished Visitors are received in attracts good material for the Fraternity. Master. Only one Brother shall have the the same way on their first visit each year. floor at a time. Robert's Rules of Order can Upon subsequent visits it is optional. be used as a guide but Masonic Law, the Book of Constitutions, and the By-Laws of each Lodge should prevail.