Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy and first published in April 1940. I had the distict honor of participating in the initiation of a new brother recently. There are deep psychological and scientific reasons for initiatory forms and ceremonies, and much more than traditions and ancient customs as reasons for our degrees being what they are and not something else. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers, your Lodge, and especially the newest EAs, waiting expectantly in the Northeast corner.