Gould, Robert Freke, 1836-1915 · New York : Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Co. · leaf 98
heAscension Day. At the death of a companion his funeral i- conductedwith much solemnity A circle is formed round thegrave, the mourners kneel on one knee, a prayer isoffered up, the coffin is lowered, and then follows theguilbrcite. The ceremony of the accolade or guilbretie is thus per-formed.… … oa; O o QO 7. « DO 78 History of Fieemasoiiry. retire. Tliis is done by all the companions in turn, afterwhich they again kneel, say a further prayer, and withthree motions sprinkle earth on the grave. In certain instances a covering is placed over thegrave, and from a companion who descends…
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