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THE APRON OF A MASTER MASON

The Master Mason's Apron, like the two you have already received is made of lambskin; which is the Emblem of Purity and the Bond of Friendship.

It is adorned with blue in allusion to the Royal splendour which King Solomon bestowed upon the Craft, for we are told that our Antient Brethren, like those of the present day, never clothed themselves except in the Royal colours of blue, red and scarlet, or purple.

It is enriched with silver to remind you of the Password, ....... ......., as you are already aware, was the first artificer in gold, silver and other metals. But the greatest boon he gave to man was the ploughshare.

The lengths of ribbon are to remind you, and all Master Masons that you have passed between the two great pillars of King Solomon's Temple, are in possession of the password of a M.M., and have been raised on the F... P.....of F.........

The three rosettes are to remind you of the three that rule a Lodge, and the five points, one at each corner and one at the peak or cap, of the Five that hold a Lodge; the seven strands of the tassel, of the seven who make it perfect.

The triangular position of the three rosettes is a reminder of the equal positions of the three Grand Masters ..... Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre, and Hiram Abiff .... who are represented by the W.M. and his two Wardens, having positions separate and distinct from one another, and like the points of the triangle, each pointing in a different direction, yet forming a perfect figure .......

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