When a Worshipful Master invests his Director of Ceremonies, it is stated that his duties are "to see that our ceremonies are conducted properly." This book is designed to enable him to do just that. It is simple, to the point, and tells you exactly what needs to be done. Talking from a position of great experience, the author includes the correct layout of a Lodge, a guide to preparation for each degree, the correct seating plan in the Lodge, the acceptable escorts to bring the Worshipful Master into the Lodge, knowing when a visitor needs to be proven, and how a proven Brother should be admitted to the Lodge, how to admit VIPs, the rule concerning conducting ballots, and detail on how to deal with unexpected events during the Ceremonies of Initiation, Passing, Raising, and Installation. This book also contains the kind of material that may be needed in an emergency during a meeting.