struct their brethren in all their duties. May bretherly love, relief, and truth, always prevail among the members of this Lodge; and may this bond of union continue to strengthen the Lodges throughout the world!

"Bless all our brethren, wherever dispersed ; and grant speedy relief to all who are either oppressed or distressed.

"We affectionately commend to thee, all the members of thy whole family. May they increase in grace, in the knowledge of thee, and in the love of each other.

Finally may we finish all our work here below, with thy approbation; and then have our transition from this earthly abode to thy heavenly temple above, there to enjoy light, glory and bliss, ineffable and eternal!

"Glory be to God on high."

[Response by the brethren.]

"As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. So mote it be. Amen."

8. A piece of solemn music is performed while the Lodge is covered.

9. The Grand Chaplain then dedicates the Lodge in the following terms:

"To the memory of the HOLY ST. JOHNS, we dedicate this Lodge. May every brother revere their character, and imitate their virtues.

"Glory be to God on high."

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[Response.]

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

"So mote it be. Amen."

10. A piece of music is performed, while the brethren of the new Lodge advance in procession to salute the Grand Lodge, with their hands crossed upon their breasts, and bowing as they pass. They then, take their places as they were.

11. The Grand Master then rises, and constitutes the new Lodge in the form following:

"In the name of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, I now constitute and form you, my beloved brethren, into a regular Lodge of free and aecepted Masons. From henceforth I empower you to meet as a regular lodge, constituted in conformity to the rites of our order, and the charges of our ancient and honourable fraternity and may the Supreme Architect of the universe prosper, direct and counsel you, in all your doings.

[Response.]

"So mote it be. Amen."

SECTION SECOND.

Ceremony of Installation.

The Grand Master, or presiding officer, addresses the Master Elect in the words following, viz.

BROTHER,

Previous to your investiture, it is necessary that you should signify your assent to those ancient

charges and regulations, which point out the duty of a Master of a Lodge.

I. You agree to be a good man and true, and strictly to obey the moral law.

II. You agree to be a peaceable subject, and cheerfully to conform to the laws of the country in which you reside.

III. You promise not to be concerned in plots and conspiracies against government ; but patiently to submit to the decisions of the supreme legis

lature.

IV. You agree to pay a proper respect to the civil magistrates, to work diligently, live creditably, and act honorably by all men.

V. You agree to hold in veneration, the original rules and patrons of the order of masonry, and their regular successors, supreme and subordinate, according to their stations; and to submit to the awards and resolutions of your brethren, when convened, in every case consistent with the constitutions of the order.

VI. You agree to avoid private piques and quarrels, and to guard against intemperance and

excess.

VII. You agree to be cautious in carriage and behaviour, courteous to your brethren, and faithful to your lodge.

VIII. You promise to respect genuine brethren, and to discountenance impostors, and all dissenters from the original plan of masonry.

IX. You agree to promote the general good of society, to cultivate the social virtues, and to propagate the knowledge of the art.

X. You promise to pay homage to the Grand Master for the time being, and to his officers when duly installed; and strictly to conform to every edict of the Grand Lodge, or general assembly of masons, that is not subversive of the principles and groundwork of masonry.

XI. You admit, that it is not in the power of any men, or body of men, to make innovations in the body of masonry.

XII. You promise a regular attendance on the committees and communications of the Grand Lodge, on receiving proper notice, and to pay attention to all the duties of masonry, on convenient occasions.

XIII. You admit, that no new lodge shall be formed without permission of the Grand Lodge : and that no countenance be given to an irregular lodge, or to any person clandestinely initiated therein, being contrary to the ancient charges of the order.

XIV. You admit, that no person can be regularly made a mason in, or admitted a member of, any regular lodge, without previous notice, and due inquiry into his character.

XV. You agree that no visiters shall be received into your lodge, without due examination,

and producing proper vouchers of their having been initiated into a regular lodge.

These are the regulations of free and accepted ma

sons.

The presiding officer then addresses the Master as follows:

Do you submit to these charges, and promise to support these regulations, as masters have done in all ages before you?

The Master is to answer, 1 do.

The presiding officer then addresses him :

BROTHER A. B.

In consequence of your cheerful conformity to the charges and regulations of the order, you are now to be installed Master of this* lodge, in full confidence of your care, skill, and capacity to govern the same.

[The new master is then regularly invested with the insignia of his office, and the furniture and implements of his lodge.]

The various implements of the profession are emblematical of our conduct in life, and upon this occasion are carefully enumerated.

The Holy Writings, that great light in masonry, will guide you to all truth: it will direct your paths to the temple of happiness, and point out to you the whole duty of man.

*If this lodge is installed for the first time, it is called," This new Lodge."