Scottish Mason of Prussia, or the Knight of Saint Andrew

11.º The bronze vessel where the Levites purified themselves before entering the Temple, emblem that we should only admit into our society virtuous persons of merit and probity, who honor and respect the Divinity. The 12 oxen that support it represent the 12 Tribes of Israel.

12. The cross of St. Andrew; emblem of the 8 plates or plaques of gold and of the 4 pieces of Column that were found in the Holy of Holies by the Scottish knights.

13. The Square, which marks the Regularity that a good master must observe in all his actions, both toward the Divinity and toward his neighbor.

14. The 7-branched candlestick, emblem of the 6 years that Solomon employed for the construction of the Temple and the 7th employed for its Dedication.

Q. Brother 1st Warden, are you an Elder Brother?
A. I glory in being so.
Q. Where were you received?
A. Under the Acacia.
Q. What did you see upon entering the Temple?
A. A large bronze vessel supported by 12 oxen. Three at the Orient, 3 at the South, 3 at the Occident, and 3 at the Septentrion North.
Q. What was it used for?
A. To purify the Levites and the companions before entering the Temple.
Q. Are you an Elder Brother? Letter J. and G.

A. I know the Letter G and the Letter J.
Q. Give the word and the touch to the Second Warden.
A. He gives the word and the touch to the Second Brother, who says, "I know them, Very Respectable."
Q. What time is it?
A. Past noon.

Then the Very Respectable says, "My brothers, the Lodge is open."

N.B. The Lodge closes in the same way, and instead of Noon, one answers "Past Midnight."