The Perfect Mason

For the vote, there shall be green and black triangles. The green will signify admission and the black, refusal. The triangles shall be dropped into a trunk a ballot box with a sealed lid, placed outside the Lodge, where each person will go alone in their turn to cast their vote, without anyone else being able to be present.

Once the balloting is finished, the vote will be opened. If even one black triangle is found, that will suffice to reject the candidate, though he may be proposed again another time. If, upon the second occasion, there is still found a single vote against him, then the opponent must reveal himself to the T. Sublime Most Excellent/Very Worshipful Master The abbreviation T. likely refers to "Très," indicating a high-ranking officer. and declare to him the motives that led him to reject the subject. However, a candidate who has 3 votes against him may no longer be presented.

1st Song of the Perfect Master

before the 4th Toast

Let us celebrate the attractions
of our sublime order,
may a unanimous fervor
unite us forever.
Let us sing of Masons
and the virtue that animates them.
Let us sing of Masons,
let us sing of the laws we follow.
Of our order, etc.

Perfect Equality
makes our sweetest harmonies.
Our soul, satisfied,
fears no remorse.
We live content
in this pleasant retreat.
We live content,
we taste charming pleasures.
Perfect Equality, etc.

A small calligraphic flourish serves as a decorative divider.

The clear torch of the world
guides our actions;
upon the earth and upon the waves
it casts its rays.
Thus the Mason,
a model of profound virtue,
thus the Mason
always follows Reason in all things.
The clear torch, etc.

A small calligraphic flourish serves as a decorative divider.

In our admirable Grade
one sees the flowers shine;
it is the pleasant emblem
of the union of hearts.
Fraternity
assures us a lasting peace.
Fraternity
reigns in this enchanted dwelling.
In our Grade, etc.

A small calligraphic flourish serves as a decorative divider.