Brethern

Question 1

Brethren

Answer 1

Brethren the W.S.R. having appointed each of you to the very important position of Visiting Deacon for the ensuing year, I have much pleasure in investing each of you with your Sash of Office

Question 2

Bro ..christian

Answer 2

Bro ..christian & surname rank I invest you as ..office with the sash of your office

Question 3

As the percular

Answer 3

As the perculiar foundation of this order is to give friendly monition and warning to its members in time of danger,

Question 4

and to afford

Answer 4

and to afford support and assistance to them in times of sorrow and distress.

Question 5

you, as officers

Answer 5

you, as officers specially appointed to fulfil that
duty I strictly enjoined to search out and warn any
Brother who may he exposed to danger, secret or
apparent,

Question 8

and to visit and console

Answer 8

and to visit and console those who may

have fallen into adverse circumstances, or

Question 9

or who, in

any other way,

Answer 9

who, in
any other way, may stand in need of fraternal help
and consolation.

Question 10

Your faithful performance

Answer 10

Your faithful performance of these duties during the term for which you are appointed will enhance the reputation of this Conclave

Question 11

and will evince your qualification

Answer 11

and will evince your qualification for higher posts - while failure therein will entail discredit, alike upon yourself and the Order