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In WA we are given ciphers for each degree by our coach after the ritual. I have found them indispensable for memory work. As a child I had a terrible time memorizing anything. The cipher books are just enough to get me over the hump, and have made memorizing easier for me.
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I was given rings belonging to both of my Great Grandfathers on my Fathers side of the family. I wear this one all the time except when I might be using heavy tools. The other I wear for special occasions.
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I was raised this year. I have a similar story to the initial post in this thread. My Grandfather and Great-Grandfathers before him were all Masons. I would never have felt right about taking "short cuts" around degrees, and after having been through them and earned my proficiency through hard...
I was raised a few months ago. I had received a few pins and my Grandfather's rings before I passed to Fellowcraft.
Here's how it was explained to me.
Wearing Masonic jewelry should wait until after you prove up after being Raised, to avoid being embarrassed by not knowing the answers if...