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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 gavel is a sign of Authority, thus the three principle officers of the lodge are the only ones who have them. All three of the principle officers have the right to call up the craft by three raps, one rap to seat them. But one must always follow…

The only member in the lodge that is allowed to wear a hat is the Master, this is to show that he is the one leading the lodge.

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

Establishment of Religion, which leads to Beauty.

The Chaplain is the religious figure of the lodge, he reads the verses during ritual and leads the lodge in prayer.

The Junior Deacon is the messenger for the Senior Warden and communicates with the Tyler who is outside of the lodge.

The Junior Warden takes care of the Craft, he takes care of the food at meetings and events, and is the direct line of communication to the craft.

The Marshall is often times an honorary position and his duty is to conduct the brethren during processions.

The Secretary records the proceedings of all meetings, receives communications from outside of the lodge, and hands off money received to the Treasurer.