ST. JOHN'S LODGE
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

TYLER

 OVERVIEW      

            Although the Tyler remains outside the lodge while ritual and meetings are conducted, he is a very important officer of the lodge as he is the first member of the lodge a visitor comes in contact with. He should be very courteous and considerate of them. He should notify the Marshal or Senior Deacon of their presence as soon as possible. 

            The emblem for his station is the sword. The collar may have the emblem encircled or not. The emblem will also be on the Lodge Apron which will be worn during lodge in place of the usual blue-bordered white members’ apron. 

Below are some specific duties and responsibilities of the Tyler. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES 

1. He should verify that all visiting brethren are properly vouched for.
2. He shall maintain the Members’ and Visitors’ registers.
3. He shall learn his part in the Third Degree ritual.
4. He should attend the visits of the District Deputy Grand Master as scheduled.