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ANCIENT CRAFT MASONRY
AN INVITATION TO MASTER MASONS
TO CONTINUE
THE YORK RITE

            We present a brief outline of the Degrees and Orders of York Rite Masonry, in the hope that this information will reach Master Masons, who otherwise would not receive it. In bringing them this under the heading " Ancient Craft Masonry" , we are actuated by the fact that a number of these degrees were originally conferred under the jurisdiction of Grand Lodges, and ALL are related to the Symbolic Degrees. The York Rite, therefore, is an aggregate of four bodies, forming one whole. One cannot stop on the way and have a complete understanding of Ancient Craft Masonry.

HOW TO PROCEED

        This consummation of Masonic Light as exemplified in the York Rite, must be sought in the same manner as the first three Degrees. You may present your petitions to these three bodies singly or all at one time. When elected, you may receive the degrees and Orders at evening meetings over a period of time,
or at York Rite Festivals or group meetings. In case of the latter, the work is conferred on classes of candidates in close succession. This plan is growing in popularity and is preferred by those who are out of town frequently, or for other reasons may wish to complete their Ancient Craft Masonry more quickly.  There are no waiting periods, proficiency requirements or memory work of any kind.  

Do Not Wait to Be Invited or Solicited

DO IT NOW! While solicitation is not prohibited in the York Rite, generally very little is done. You started into freemasonry of your own free will and you should seek to advance in like manner. Consult your Lodge secretary or any member of the Chapter, Council or Commandery.  

This pamphlet, in the main part, was prepared by Wallace Phelan Douglas, P.G.H.P. of Tennessee. Additional copies may be secured from the:

Educational Bureau
General Grand Chapter, R.A.M.
P.O. Box 489
Danville, Kentucky 40423-0489