In this capacity, members of various Masonic lodges would ask Bowen how to conduct the rituals. Masonic rituals aren't written down. Men who want to learn must sit down with a member who knows the material and learn by memorization. Now, I worked with Sam Turner to learn my catechism, but Ziggy, as everyone called Vernon, taught me the lectures, the floor work and other material. When Bowen teaches a candidate he varies his style according to the man.
Some people are quick studies, while other people grasp the material one step at a time.
Most men learn the material one teaspoon at a time. It's easy to be overwhelmed by what a candidate has to know, but many of the men are surprised by how much of the memory work they retain. Durwood didn't teach me my catechism, but he taught me more Freemasonry than he'll ever know. Bowen is opposed to making it easier for men to become Masons. He believes it shortchanges men who want to become Masons if they have less work to do.