The third degree of Freemasonry and the rigorous procedures to advance to that level. The term may have been coined by nineteenth century New York City Police detective Thomas F. Byrnes, perhaps as a pun on his name, as in third degree burns. The Knights of Columbus have a third degree ceremony which is required to advance to that level, seen as rigorous.
The bugle developed from early musical or communication instruments made of animal horns, with the word bugle itself coming from buculus, Latin for bullock (castrated bull).
Elk Bugling. The sounds of elks bugling overlap and reverberate against the rock outcroppings and hills. The experience will astound you. You will be reminded that you are standing on sacred ground â where the first peoples of America stood and the same echoes of nature filled the autumn, night air. Elk Bugling.