Hints for Scottish Rite Masons

The Scottish Rite Mason who desires to study the workings of the various degrees should bear in mind the following facts:

1. Proficiency comes by diligent study.
2. Fluency is the result of constant practice.
3. Clear utterance is desirable at all times. The beautiful phraseology of a degree is frequently marred by indistinctness and a mumbling form of speech.
4. Study the best characters.  Note their emphasis and follow them at all times.
5. Cultivate deliberation in speech. There is no need to hurry.  Have confidence in yourself and you will impress the people you are addressing.
6. Begin with a small part and make yourself master of it. Then proceed to a larger part, frequently revising as you progress.  Only in this way will ease and proficiency be attained.
7. Tell the Degree Master or the Director of the Work you would like to share in the working of a Degree.  I’m sure that both will grant your request and encourage you to continue to be interested.
8. Be ready at all times to assist the Degree Masters or the Director of the Work.  The most successful Scottish Rite Bodies are those in which every member is ready and willing to take a share in the work.
9. Be punctual in your attendance. Recognize that the success of the degrees is in your hands, and that it is your duty to give the degree your best service.
10. Be ready to take the place of a worker who may be absent.  He is a happy Director of the Work who knows he may call upon any brother to assist at any time.
11. Never forget that your Scottish Rite Bodies has a reputation to maintain.
12. Be a Scottish Rite Mason always – not only when the Lodge is tyled.

Ill Bro W.W. Williams 33º