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mementoes of the day, the remains of the ancient superstition that without a sacrifice the building would collapse. Covering of the Lodge. When our ancient brethren “met on high hills or in low vales,” the “clouded canopy or starry-decked heavens” was their only covering. If the lodge is considered as a symbol of the world, then the “star-decked heaven” is the only possible “covering of the lodge.” In general, it is a symbol of the universality of Freemasonry: its indeterminate extent and its coexistence with the spread of humanity. Discalceation, Rite of. “Plucking the shoe” was the ancient Israelitish custom “for to confirm all things” as the Book of Ruth has it. It is possible that man took off his shoe when “redeeming or changing” or making any kind of a contract, as a testimony that he would not run away from his obligation. A shoeless man cannot run fast or far on stony ground. Divested . To deprive or take away from; to undress or remove clothing, ornaments or equipment. Due . Proper; according to accepted standards or procedures. Due Guard. A symbol of obligation. It reminds the man using it and those seeing it of our obligations as Masons. East. Symbolic of light and knowledge. The symbolism must originally have come from the risings of

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