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Historically the altar is where people made sacrifices to commune with their Deity. In Freemasonry it is where masons, who commune with the Grand Architect of the Universe, can all together commune with deity.

The pillar adorned with a terrestrial globe represents Boaz and denotes Strength.

The By-Laws of a Lodge state the meeting times and days for it's stated (monthly) communications (meetings) and how misconduct will be treated and other "governing" rules.

The Charter of a lodge is that lodge's document saying that a able to meet. It is given out but the Grand Lodge and will have the signatures of the leadership of the Grand Lodge during the year it was issued.

Reminds masons to circumscribe and keep us within bounds with all mankind.

As with any person who's job it is to write minutes, since minutes are often hand written, the Secretary's desk is where he does his work.

The pillar adorned with a celestial globe represents Jachin and denoted both Beauty and Establishment.

Establishment of Religion, which leads to Beauty.

The 'G' in masonry represents both God or Deity and Geometry, the main science of Masonry.

The Piano is played by the lodge's musician. Music in the lodge often accompanies down time during ritual.

The columns of the wardens are used to communicate to the craft where the lodge is at labor or refreshment.

Labor is when a lodge is working or conducting business. Refreshment is when it is open for people to walk through but not open for…