Obligation

Past Master

Also known as: PM

Lodge of Sorrow

Also known as: Masonic Funeral Service

Distinguished from: Lodge of Rememberance

A Lodge of Sorrow is called when a Brother has passed away. It is the duty of the Brother receiving the news to relay it to the Secretary, Senior Warden, Senior Deacon, or Chaplain. The Memorial Committee confirms the time, date, location and particulars of the funeral service and relays the information to the Attendance Committee, who calls all the Brethren to notify them.

Our sister Lodge, George Washington 1776 Lodge #337 in Whitefish Bay, WI, gave us a nod in their May/June 2008 Trestleboard. They appreciate our Masonic Dictionary Project and I thank them for their appreciation. I will be expanding that section with a score of new entries soon.

Senior Warden

Also known as: SW

A Line Officer of the Blue Lodge. He ranks higher than the Junior Warden but lower than the Worshipful Master. His sta is i the W. His dty is as follows: A the sn i i the W a the cls o the dy, s sts the SW i the W t ast the WM i opg a clg hs L, py the crf thr wgs i ay b d, a s tt nn g awy dsf; hmy bg the str a spt o al ins, mr esp o ors.

Senior Deacon

Also known as: SD

A Line Officer of the Blue Lodge. He ranks higher than the Junior Deacon but lower than the Junior Warden, Secretary and Treasurer. His plc is a the rgt hnd o the WM i the E. His dty is as follows: T atd t al als a the inr dr, rcv a cdt cds, int a adt vsg brn, cry ods frm the WM i the E t the SW i the W, a ewr a drd.

District Deputy

Also known as: District Deputy Grand Master

The Grand Master appoints a DD for each District. Each is an appointed
Grand Lodge Officer and entitled to all the associated privileges.

The appointment is for one year and may be renewed in accordance with
section 46.03 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code.

Junior Warden

Also known as: JW

A Line Officer of the Blue Lodge. He ranks higher than the Senior Deacon, Secretary, and Treasurer but lower than the Senior Warden. His sta is i the S. His dty is as follows: A the sn i the S a mdn ht i the bty a gly o the dy, s sts the JW i the S to cl the crf frm lbr t rmt, sup thm dur the hr thf, a s tt nn cvt the mns o rmt ito itc o exs; cl thm t lbr a the ord o the WM tt h my hv plr a thy pft tby.

Junior Deacon

Also known as: JD

A Line Officer of the Blue Lodge. He ranks higher than the Senior Steward but lower than the Senior Deacon. His plc is a the rgt hnd o the SW i the W. His dty is t atd t al als a the otr dr, prp a int cds, cry mgs frm the SW i the W t the JW i the S, a ewr abt the L a drd.

Fellowcraft

Also known as: FC

The Fellowcraft Degree is the second of the symbolic degrees of the Blue Lodge. It is emblematic of the rank of Journeyman in an operative guild of workmen. In ancient times, the Fellowcraft was the last of two symbolic degrees. The third degree, that of Master Mason, was added circa 1760.

The ritualistic ceremony pertaining to this degree is called "Passing."