THE APRON OF A MASTER MASON
The
Master Mason's Apron, like the two you have already received is made of
lambskin; which is the Emblem of Purity and the Bond of Friendship.
It
is adorned with blue in allusion to the Royal splendour which King Solomon
bestowed upon the Craft, for we are told that our Antient Brethren, like those
of the present day, never clothed themselves except in the Royal colours of
blue, red and scarlet, or purple.
It
is enriched with silver to remind you of the Password, ....... ......., as you
are already aware, was the first artificer in gold, silver and other metals. But
the greatest boon he gave to man was the ploughshare.
The
lengths of ribbon are to remind you, and all Master Masons that you have passed
between the two great pillars of King Solomon's Temple, are in possession of the
password of a M.M., and have been raised on the F... P.....of F.........
The
three rosettes are to remind you of the three that rule a Lodge, and the five
points, one at each corner and one at the peak or cap, of the Five that hold a
Lodge; the seven strands of the tassel, of the seven who make it perfect.
The
triangular position of the three rosettes is a reminder of the equal positions
of the three Grand Masters ..... Solomon, King of Israel, Hiram, King of Tyre,
and Hiram Abiff .... who are represented by the W.M. and his two Wardens, having
positions separate and distinct from one another, and like the points of the
triangle, each pointing in
a
different direction, yet forming a perfect figure .......
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