The symbolism of Freemasonry

part in the masonic ritual, but which are entirely distinct from it. Such

are the _corner-stone_, which was always placed in the north-east corner of the building about to be erected, and to which such a beautiful reference is made in the ceremonies of the first degree; or the _keystone_, which constitutes an interesting part of the Mark Master's degree; or, lastly, the _cape-s...