What is the common symbol of purity worn as an apron in the Master Mason ceremony?

• A. The black velvet apron.
• B. The white lambskin apron.
• C. The leather worker's apron.
• D. The satin ceremonial apron.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is the symbolism of the apron worn by Master Masons. The white lambskin apron is the emblem of purity and innocence, representing a Mason’s life and conduct being pure and virtuous. In the Master Mason ceremony, this apron is worn to remind the Mason to live righteously and to keep the lessons of the craft pure in thought and action. The color white signals purity, while the lambskin material ties the symbol to the timeless idea of a clean, unblemished character.

The other aprons don’t carry that same symbolic meaning for the Master Mason degree. A black velvet apron isn’t the standard symbol associated with purity in this context; a leather worker’s apron aligns more with a working or trade tool rather than the moral symbolism celebrated in the ceremony; and a satin ceremonial apron isn’t the traditional emblem used to signify the Master Mason’s purity.