Did You Know?

What is the distinction between due form and ample
form?

A lodge is opened and closed by its Master "in due
form," meaning according to the ancient usage's and
customs, the laws and ritual, of its Grand Lodge. When
the Grand Master opens and closes a Grand Lodge (or
a particular lodge) he is said to do so in "ample form."
In some Jurisdictions the Grand Master will shorten the
common ritual, to save time, but his power and
authority are "ample" to accomplish his purpose,
regardless of the manner in which he does it.