"The Masonic Manual" by Robert Macoy

In presenting to the Fraternity another edition of the "MASONIC MANUAL," in an enlarged and more comprehliensive character, the compiler cannot forego the opportunity of acknowledging his obligations to the Brotherhood for the very liberal and flattering testimonials of their approbation extended to him, as well as to those who have taken so warm an interest in the appearance of the present edition.

The great aim of the present issue is intended to fill a VACUUM long existing in the Order - that of rendering, in a practical sense, the best method of assisting the learner in acquiring a knowledge of the rites and ceremonies of the various branches of the Order, principally through the aid of well-arranged emblems, illustrating the symbols of the Craft.



The compiler, desirous of aiding the studious novitiate in his laudable ambition to climb the ladder of Masonic Preferment, has copiously embellished the capitular degrees with many entirely new and appropriate emblems, illustrating the lectures therein, and with such perspicuity as to render a thorough understanding of them easy of attainment.
The degrees of Knighthood have also been favored with a variety of plain and intelligible designs, emblematical ef those beautiful subsidiary appendages to Freemasonry, and so far rendered applicable to the work as to require but little further elucidation to familiarize the Sir Knight with the minutiae of the chivalric branch of the institution.

Contents
I. Preface
II. Introduction
Charge at Opening
Charge at Closing
Ancient Charges
III. Entered Apprentice
IV. Fellow Craft
V. Master Mason
VI. Mark Master
VII. Present or Past Master
Form of Petition for a new Lodge
Ceremony of Constitution
Ceremony of Consecration
Ceremony of Installation
Ceremony of Laying Foundation Stones
Ceremony of Dedication of Masonic Halls
Ceremony at Funerals
VIII. Most Excellent Master
IX. Royal Arch
X. Royal Master
XI. Select Master
Installation Ceremonies
XII. Order of Priesterhood
Installation Ceremonies
XIII. Knights of the Red Cross
XIV. Knights Templars
XV. Knights of Malta
Installation Ceremonies
XVI. Masonic Odes
XVII. Masonic Calendar
XVIII. Forms of Masonic Documents
Jewels