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The following diagrams illustrate the method: L'exemplaire filmd fut reproduit grAce d la g6n6rosit6 de l'6tablissement prAteur suivant : La bibliothdque des Archives publiques du Canada Les cartes ou les planches trop grandes pour dtre reproduites en un seul clichA sont filmdes i partir de Tangle sup6rieure gauche, de gauche A droite et de haut en bas, en prenant le nombre d'images n6cessaire. Le diagramme suivant illustre la m6thode : 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 ,y =*■< mi^m \V 4 CEREMONV tayii)^ QDPijer Stoi?e of ft\optrez\ Jemple, ^ 1. 2. 4. ( Irand Lodge is opened in the Windsor Hall. Crand Master addresses Grand Lodge, staling oh,ect of meet.ng. Procession is formed, headed by Band. , „ • The President of the Montreal Temple Co'y presents an address to the Grand Master. Gran 1 Master replies and addresses those fissembled. n'S'' -.1 "■■■ "'■ ■■■""■'.. , " "T I t ■, ..I. : Smg at once. lis. 1 Come, rouse ye, my brethren, to labour away ; The Sun's in the east, and l)etokens the clay ; The plumb, square imd level, now bnng into v.ew. For hearts that are willing, there s plenty to do. 2 The " rillar of Wisdom " with qavel in hand - . ;■ . - '• Stands ready to lea 1, t o preside and command ; _. - ,. / ^; • ,. The "Pillar of Peauty" behold m the light ■ . To watch for the Sun at meridian height. ^^ 3 \Yhen day is far spent, and our labour is done The •' rillar of Stren-th" sees thf setting of Sun, Our duties accomplished, the day at Us close. We hail the glad season of rest and repose. . , 8. Grand Chaplain now offers up prayer. ; • - ■ -?'--^'- 9. S ing at once. C. M. ^ ^^ \ Behold the " Stone," the precious " Stone, The builders did refuse ; A stone, rejected, cast away Unworthy to be used. 2 Amid the Temple's rubbish now That "Sione" rejccied lies ; But from that rubbish it sjiall yet Triumphantly arise. . 3 The hidden name shall be revealed, ■ • Its virtue brought to view ; Mark well the mystic circle there, And read the name anew. 4 This precious stone, although it has Rejected been by some, ■ ■ '' Shall be restored, and shall at last , Head Corner Stone become. •O " 'U ♦ 1 CM'') r'\ 10. The Architect presents plans and workint; tools to the V.. Master. 11. Grand Treasurer places box in cavity, contents are read l.y the Secretary of The Montreal Temple Co'y. l> The Grand Master spreads cement, etc., and the «l"ne is lowered with three distinct stop., at the end of each stop l.egm the following ver>e,. one after each slop. L M 1 When (lod upheaved the pillowed earth, Hung out the stars, to light gave birth, Opened its deeps, its carpet spread. Was silence all, as chaos fled 2 When rose the fane on Zion's hill, A work of matchless power and skill, No axe was heard, no hammer there. But all was still as summer air. 3 Great God ! thus let the temple rise Whose altar stone within us lies Silent and calm with skill divine Till light immortal round it shine. 13 Grand Master proceeds with the assistance of his officers to. lay the slo«e. Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, what is the proper jewel of your office ? D. G. vl/.— The Square, f;.^._What are its moral and masonic uses ? jfe D. G. M.-To square our actions l.y the square of Vhlnc. and prove '^f our work. G 1/. -Apply the implement of your office to that portion of foundation v^; stone thai needs to he proved, and make report. (The Deputy Grand Master applies the square to the stone, and says :) D. G. A/. -Most Worshipful, I find the stone to ht square. The crafts- men have performed their duty. G. ^.-Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden, what is the jewel c;f your office ? , S. G. fF.— The Level. Q^ JA— What are its moral and masonic uses ' S, G. »f. -Morally, it reminds us of " Equality-' and its use is to lay horizontals. G. ;W. -Apply the implement of your office to the foundation stone, and make report. (This isdone.) S. G. W'.-Most Worshipful, I find the slcMie to be level. The craftsmen have performed their duty. G. /J/. -Right Worshipful Junior Grand Warden, what is the proper jewel of your office ? J G. ;K— The Plumb. C!_ yt/. —What are its moral and masonic uses ? j G. ^.—Morally, it teaches nctilude of conduct, and we use it to try perpendiculars. * ■ • . • <^-/'/-— Apply the implement of your office to the several edyes of the foundation stone, and make report. (This is done. ) ■ . . . . /. G. ^r.— Most Worshipful, t find the stone is plumb. The craftsmen have performed their duty. G. yJ/,— This corner stone has been tested by the proper implements of masonry. I find that the craftsmen have skilfully and faithfully performed their duty, and I declare the stone to be well foimed, true antl trusty, and correctly laid according to the rules of our ancii .it craft. Let the elements of consecration now be presented. (The deputy grand master comes forward with thi vessel of corn, and scatters it on the stone, saying :) D. G. M.—\ scatter this corn ai an emblem of plenty. May the bless- ings of bounteous Heaven be showered upon us, and upon this and all like noble undertakings, and may T. G. A. O. T. U. inspire the hearts of this people with virtue, wisdom and gratitude. Response. — So mote it be. When Corn is applied, sing at oiice. 1 Where once of old, in Israel Our early brethren wrought with toil. Jehovah's blessings on them fell, In showers of Corn, and Wine, and Oil. (The senior grand warden then comes forward with the vessel of wine, and pours it upon the stone, saying :) .v. G. ^.— I pour this wine as an emblem of joy and gladness. May the Great Ruler of the universe bless this country and all who are in lawful authority over us, and grant that religion, freedom, progress and prospeity may perpetually prevail, and that the voice of joy and thanksgiving may be heard everywhere throughout the land. Response. — .So mote it be. When Wine is applied, sing at once. 2 When there a shrine to Him above They built, with worship sin to foil, On threshold and on corner-stone They jxmred out Corn, and Wine, and Oil. (The junior grand warden then comes forward with a vessel of oil, which he pours upon the stone, saying :) J. G. IV.~1 pour this oil as an emblem of peace and consolation. May the Cireat Disposer of events cause peace to prevail more and more upon earth, and good will among men,— give comfort and consolation to the sorrowing and bereaved ; provide and protect the widow, the fatherless and the suffering poor ; and bestow upon us all the consolation of His grace in the trials and vicissitudes of life. Response. —So mote it be. When Oil is applied, sing at once. 3 And we have come, fraternal bands, With joy and pride and prosperous spoil, To Honor Him by votive hands. With streams of Corn, and Wine, and Oil. , Invocation by Grand M'lster. , }''; ' /i«/WJ^.— So mote it be. r ' (The Grand Master striltes tlie stone tliree times with the gavel, and the public grand honors are then given.) .. , Sing at once. 1 (ireat Architect of heaven and earth, To whom all nature owes its birth, Then spoke and vast creation stood. Surveyed the work, pronounced it good. 2 Lord, canst thou deign to own and bless This humble dome, this sacred place. Oh ! let thy spirit presence shine Within these walls, this house of ihine. 3 'Twas reared in honor of thy name ; i , ' Here kindle lord the siicretl flame ; Oh ! make it burn in every heart And never from this place depart. 4 Lord, here the wants of all supply. And tit our soids to dwell on high ; From service in this humble place. Raise us to praise thee face to face. 1"). G. S.—l now declare this Corner Stone duly laid, according to our ! ancient customs, by Most Wor. Bro. J. P. Noyes, Q.C., Grand I Master of Masons in the Province of (Quebec, assisted by other Grand " ;■ ; Lodge Officers and Members ol the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free ! and Accepted Masons of Quebec, on the 0th day of October, A.L. 5894— A. 1). 1894. i 16. The Grand Master then delivers over to the Architect the implements of !►'■ architecture. I ''^^. ■,-■ j-pj^g Grand Master ascends the plaifoim while the band plays "Rule t ; "^v.„ ..aj, Britannia." * 17. Band will play " Rule Britannia." 18. Trowel is then presented to Grand Master. 19. Grand Master then addresses his Officers, the Brethren, and those assembled. 20. 1 Brothers, ere to-day we part, Join each voice and every heart ; Grateful songs to God we'll raise. Hymning forth our songs of praise. • 2 Brothers we may meet no more ; ' ' Yet there is a happier shore ' ■ ■; ' "■ Where, re'eased fiom toil and pain, ^ • Brothers we shall meet again. 21. Grand Chaplain pronounces benediction. COD SKiiTE THE QUEEN.