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OF ■ .5 V J' • : ':>RGANIZING. CONSTITUTING, AND CONSECRATING A NEW LODGE-DEDICATION OF A MASONIC HALL- INSTALLATION OF LODGE OFFICERS — RECEP- TION OF GRAND OFFICERS— THE FUNERAL CEREMONY-THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF GRAND LODGE— INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS — CEREMONY OF LAYING A CORNER STONE. AUTHORIZED BY GRAND LODGE, 1893. #' M f- IliK*"'"NI|M- ' 'W ORGAHIZIHG, COJSTITDTlHa AHD CGHSECRATIHa A LODGE, When brethren ara desiroua of organizing a lodge they must proceed according to the forms laid down in the constitution. Every application for a warrant to hold a new private lodge must be by petition to the Grand Master, signed by at least seven regularly registered Master Masons, and the lodge to which they belong, or formerly belonsred, must be specifisH. These members need not all be registered on the books of the Grand Lodge of Canada, but must be registered on the books of some recognised jurisdiction. If demitted, the demit must show the petitioner to be in Kood standing, and his signature to a petition for a new lodge IS equivalent to an application for affiliation. The petition must be reccmmeoded by the nea?est warranted lodge, and m case of there being more than two warranted lodges within the jurisdiction it ah^li require the recommenda- tion of not less than one-half of said lodges. This recommen- dation must be transmitted to the District Deputy Grand Master, who shall forward it, with his recommei^dation or opinion thereon, and the certificates of recommendation from the contiguous lodge or lodges whose jurisdiction will be invaded by the establish- ment of the new lodge, to tht Grand Secretary, to ba submitted to the Grand Master. If the pray er of the petition is granted, the Grand Master may issue a dispensation, the fee for same being twenty dolkra, authorizing the brethren to meet as a privatw lodge unta the next communication of Grand Lodge. If, in the opinion of ttie Grand Master, the recommondation of the nearest lodge is unpwsonably withheld, he shall have power to dispense with such recommendation. The recommendation from the nearest lodge or lodges required for a petition must be adopted in opan lodge upon a regular resolution, and mu3t be signed by the Master and Secre- tary of the lodge, with the seal of the lodge attached. In no case shall It be given without such resolution and signatures. A lodge under dispensatioii possesses no other powers or privileges than such -^s are conferred by its dispensation, but it is subject to the laws regulating private lodpea so far as the same are applicable. The f ollowinac is THE FORM OP PETITION .* "To the M. W. Grand Master of the Fraternity of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of C*nida in the Province of Ontario: "We, the undersigned, being regularly registered Masons of the lodges mentioned opposite our respective names, and havin« the prosperity of the Craft at heart, and wishing to promote and diffuse the general principles ot the art. desire to form a new lodge, to be named , to meet at , in the County ot , in the ,,, »{give number) District. In pursuance of this we desire to ptay for L'jtters of Dispensation or a warrant of constitution empowering us to meet as a regular lodge at the place named, on the of every month, there to discharge the duties of Masonry in a constitutional manner, according to the forms of the Order and the laws of Grand Lodge. Wp have nominated and do recommend brother (A. B.) to be the first Master, brother (C. D.) to be the first Senior Warden, and brother (E. F.) to be the first Junior Warden, of the srid lodge. ^ «• Should the prayer of this petition be granted, we promise strict obedience to the commands of the Grand Master and the laws and regulations of the Grand Lodc"^." NAME IN FULL. NAME OF LODGE. ] NO. ] LOCATION. 1 JURISDICTION. THE ORGANIZATION OF THE LODGE. Erery new lodge should b3 solemnly constituted by the M.W. the Grand Master, or in the absence of the Grand Master by the Deputy G. M., or the R. W. the District Deputy Grand Master of the District, who shall choose some Master ot a lodge to assist him. If both those officers be unabls to act the Grand Master may appoint some other Grand oflacer or Past Master of a lodge to act as his deputy. No warrant for a new private lodcje shall ba granted until, ia addition to tht ordinary recommendation of the District Deputy Grand Master, there is furnished by that officer a certificate to the effect that the lodge working under dispensa- tion and seeking a warrant has provided itself with suitable furni- ture. , -rx. . T% i When the petition is duly siemed it is sent to the District D ?puty Grand Master of the District, who communicates with the Grand it it t( mmmmmi^mPWIiiKim Secretary and obtains a certifioate from that officer that the appli- cation ia in proper form, and that the applicancu ajre all in good standing in the different iodfi;e8 from which they hail. This having been done, the D. D. G. M. examines the petition and tetiafies himself as to the advisability or otherwise of establishing the propo.sed new lodge. Having done so he forwards the petition to the M. W. the Grand Master, with either of the following forma of recommendation or refusal : — FOKMS OF RECOMMENDATION OF THE D D. G. M. **To the M. W. the Graiid Master of ths Fraternity of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada, in the Province of Ontario : **I have considered the prayer of these petitioners and have examined che locality of the proposed lodge, and am satisfied that it will be for the interests of thf^ Craft that a lodge be established at ....in the District. I have also ascertained that the petitioners have secured apartments suitable for lodge purposes, and that they are ab'e to provide themselves with suit able furniture for the 'exemplification of the Work and for the comfort of the brethren. I therefore recommend that the petition be granted, and that Letters of Dispensation issue for a new lodge at ''*'*'***d.'d;*g' M. ** Masonic District." OR, IN CASE OP REFUSAL TO GRANT. *' To the M. W. the Grand Master of the Fraternity of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada, in the Province of Ontario : ^ ** I have considered the prayer of these peti^\oner8 and have examined the locality of the proposed lodge, and am satisfied that it will not be for the interests of the Craft to establish a lodge at in the District. I cannot, therefore, recommend the issue ot Letters of Dispensation. {Here reasons for this action should he given by the D.D.G.M.)\ it '♦d.'dVg. m *' Masonic District," The M. W, the Grand Master then communicates with the Grand Secretary, as follows : '* Order of the Grand Master. ** To the F*. W. the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the Province of Ontario : * ' You will issue I^etters of Dispeusanion for a ne\^r lodge at , in the District aa prayed for in above petition,and so notify the D. D. G. M. of the District. ♦'Grand Master." OB, " To the R. W, the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the Province of Ontario : *' You will inform the petitioners through the D. D. G. M. of the D. -strict, that I decline to issue Letters of Dispensation for a n^w lodsr ^ at {Here reasons for this action imxg he given if the O. M. deemn it necessary. ) (i *' Grand Master. ' THE ACTION OF THE D. D. G M. The dispensation, if granted, is tra»n«raitted by the Grand Secret taty to the D. D- G. M , who in turn notifies thu newly selected W. M. as follows : "To W. Bro "Dear Sir and W". Bro.— I am directed by the M. W. the Grand Master to inform you th it, in conformity with your request, he has granted the prayer of your petition for a new lodge at , in the County of , in the .... District, and I, therefore, hereby direct you, your officers and petitioners to meet me in your lodge room on ., when I will read and deliver to you the Letters of Dispensation empowering you to open said lodge. Yours fraternally, <( " D. D. G.' M. *. '. '. . * '. '. *. District. " I lOa recsipt of this letter the W. M. sends the following letter to the Grand Secretary : "To the R W th^ Grand Secretary of th Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Canada, in the Province of Ontario : ••Djar Sir and R. W. Bro. —Having been notified by R. W. Bro. , D.D.G. M. of the District, that the M. VV. the Grand Ma^iter has accoded to the prayer of our petition for a new lodge, I herewith transmit to you the sum of twenty dollars, in accordance with the seale of fees laid down in clause of the Constitution for Letters of Dispensation. " Yours fraternally. t( ii W. M. Elect. \l the prayer of the petitioners be refused ;, the Qrand Secretary ir w^mm ^^^m^^^^^^ ' iaforms the D. D. G. M., who notifies the newly selected W. M. as follows : ••To W. Bro Dear Sir and W. Bro. — I am directed by the M. VV. the Grand Master to inform you that he decliues to issue Letters of Dispensa- tion for a new lodge at , in the Dis- trict, as requested in your petition of , 18. .. {Here reasons jor this action may he given hy the D. D. O, M. if he deems it nece sary. ) •* Yours fraternally, " , D.D OM. •« District." The folio wing is the form of" Dispensation : DISPENSATION. G. M. To all and every our enlightened and loving brethren. WE, , , Esquire, &c., &c., &c., of the City of «...., Province ot Ontario, Dominion of Canada, Grand Master ofthe Most Honorable Fraternity of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada, iu the Province of Ontario, send jj'reetmg : Whareas a humblo petition has been presented to us by Brothers » praying for a Warrant of CDnstitution or such other authority* as it may be competent for us to grant, empowering them to form them> selves into a regular lodge, under the denomination of , to be held at , in the District, in the County of ,, in the Province of Ontario, and Dominion of Canada, and the same has been duly and satistactorily recom- mended to us ; Now know ye that, having taken the same into consideration, we do hereby authorize and empower our said brothers and other regular and subscribing members, and those who shall hereafter become such, and as such stiall be reported and registered in the books of the Grand Lodge of Canada, to meet at the town of •.... aforesaid, on the of every month, and proceed as a regular lodge, to be entitled , . ., and to Enter, Pass and Raise Freemasons conformably to the Laws and Constitution of the Grand Lodge, and not otherwise, and to do all such other acts as may be lawfully done b^ a lodge under dispensation. We do further approve of the nominated officers, and have constituted and appointed the said Brother ...... .^ .. «• to be Worshipful Master, Brother to be Senior Warden, P9P imm Wii!lllJ^.Jin.lipi| *",'*W"^, 8 and Brother , to be Junior Warden of the said lod^e ^ and we direct that they shal) continue in uaid offices until such time as a warrant (thall be granted to the said lod^e under the seal of the Grand Lodo^e of Canada, in the Province of Ontario ; and for so doing this Dispensation shall be their suffici^nc authority, to re- main in force until such warrant shall have been granted, or until the next annual meetini; of the Grand Lodcre, at the latest. Given under our hand and ssal of the Grand Lo ige in the Pro- vince of Ontario and Dominion of Canada, the day of , A. L. 58, A. D. 13 . . • Grand Secretary. FORMATION OF LODGE UNDFR DISPENSATION. Oa the date anauered, the D. J. G. M. of the district in which the new lodge is situated (or a Grand officer or a Past Grand officer^ dvly appointed hy the M. W, the Grand Master f) attends at the place where the new private lodge is to meet, in order to read the Letters of Dispensation and open the new lodge. The brethren of thu new lodge assemble in the ante-room where they are arranged by the Director of Ceremonies in proces- sion^ jwo and two to the lodge room* OPENING THE NEW LODGE. The brethren march in the usual order: The E. A., F. C, and M. M.'s, followed by tho W. M. and officers of the new lodge. The Distiict Deputy Grand Mister (or officiating officer) takes the chair and appoints the Wardens pro tem. The officiating officer then opens the lodge in the E). A. degree, after which he says to tho Chaplain : " Bro. Chaplain, you will now offer the introductory prayer." Ohaplaini "^0 Lord, our Hea.venly Father, Architect and Ruler of the Universe, who dost from Thy Throne behold all the dwellers upon the earth ; direct us in all our doings with Thy most gracious favor, and further us with Thy continual help, that in all our works, begun, continued and ended in Thee, we may glorify Thy holy name." JRe^onse: ** So mote it be." District Deputy Grand Master: " We are here assembled on the present occasion for the purpose of organizing this new lodge, and I am commanded by the M. W. the Grand Master to act as his deputy and perform the requisiBe ceremony. I, therefore, in pursuance of ) :wimmm»7-'^ mmm wmm e the power veHted in me, requir*» the W. M., ofl&cers, and other petitioners for the dispensation, to advance to the altar." They do so and salute, the W. M. standing in the ctntre. vnth his S. TT., 8. JJ., Treas., S. S. and I O. on his right, and his J. W., J. D. , Secretary, J. 8. and Chaplain on his le/t, the Tyler standing directly in rear of the W. M. The Director of Ceremonies, rising ^ says : " R. W. Sir (or V. W. Sir)^ a number of brethren duly instructed in the mysteries of the Ciaft, whom I now present to you, nave requested me to iutorm you that they are, in accordance with the tenor of the petition signed, and by your command, assembled for the purpose of being tormed into a lodge of Masons at in the , , according to the usages and forms prescribed by the M. W. the Grand Lodge. For this purpose they are now met and await your pleasure. • District Deputy Orand Master : *' I thank you for your pre- sentation. The Seoretarv will now read the petition of the bret iren who have siorned their liPmes and are now standing in the body of the l^odge." The Secretary reads the petition in the form as on page 2, which should he legibly written, with the name, location, and nominated officers of the proposed lodge properly fif'ed in, and having the signa- tures of the petitioners, witk required particulars, duly appended. The District Deputy Grand Master, from his seat in the East, addresses the W. M. , saying : ** W. Sir, 1 am directed co inform you that the M. W. the Grand Master, after due deliberation, by virtue of the authority vested ia him by the Grand Lodge of Canada, has granted to the petitioners for this new lodge at , in tha District, Letters of Dispensation, enabling them to meet as Masons, and establishing them in all the rights and privileges appertaining to lodges working under dispensation ; and I now inquire of the petitioners if they approve of the otficers selected to govern the lodge and preside over them, pending the issue of a Warrant of Constitution by the M. W. the Grand Lodge? Those approving will signify in the usual Masonic form. (They do so ) Those disapproving, if any. (They do so )" The brethren having signified their approval, the D.D. O. M, says : '• W. Sir, you will advance to the East. ( W, M. ascends the dais, and is seated by the D.D.G.M ) I now deliver into your hands the Letters of Dispensation, enjoining you to faithfully obey in all re- gards and respects the constitution and the rules and regulations of the Grand Lodge of Canada." W. M.: "The officers ot this lodge named iu thss Letters of M W 10 Dispensation and the other officers appointed will take their proper places in the lodge.'' The District Deputy Grand Master then delivers an address on the duties of officers and the general government of the lodge The W. M. then opens the lodge in the P G and M. M degrees^ and closes in the s\me, after which any business that may come before the lodge is transacted, and the lodge is closed This concludes the ceremony of organizing a lodge, and, as before explained, ivhen the lodge has been organized a sujicient length oj time, so that its profeiency in work and the ability of the members to carry on the lodge business miy be ascertained by Grand Lodge, applica- tion Jor a Warrant should be made to Grand Lodge The length oj time between the is&ue of Letters of Dispensation and the isoue of a Warrant is generally a year, sometimes a shoHer period, but rarely. APiLICATION FOR A WARRANT. . A lodge under Dispensation cannot be represented in Grand Lodge, but prior to the meetinar of Grand Lodge succeeding the date of issue cf the L:jtters of Dispensation, the lodge should send an application for a Warrant, in the following form : " To the M. W. the Grand Mapter of the Fraternity of Ancient, . Free and Accepted Mason's of Canada, in the Province of Ontario % •'M. W. Sir and Brethren. — We, the undersign d, having been g ^nted Letters of Dispensation by the M. W. ih& Grand Master to hold a lodge at , in the District, in the County of , , beg fraternally to inform you that such ledge was duly opened on , and has' worked regularly since that date, with, the approval of the D. D. G. M. of the District. We are exerting our best endeavors to inculcaco the principles and extend the infiuence of the Craft, and fra- ternally pray for a Warrant of Constitution for said, lodge, and we promise strict ob.^dience to thv. commands of the Grand Master, and the edicts, rules, regulations and constitution of Grand Lodge." W. M. S. W. J. W. ^ Chaplain. Treasurer. , Secretary. ^, D. i> D. ....J. s. ....I. G. ....Tyler. 11 The minute and register books of the lodge must be seat with the applieation to the R. W. the Grand Secretary, who presents them to the Board of General Purposes, with a copy of the Letters of Dispensation, and the application for a Warrant. The request is ordered by the Board to be considered by the Committee on Wat - rants, who report thereon. If the Board decides to recommend the issue of a Warrant, it U so reported, and, if passed by the Grand Lodge, the R. W. the Grand Secretary is d irecced by the M. W. the Grand Master to issue the Warrant, for which a fee of ten dollars is required, making, with the fee for the Dispensation, the sum of thirty dollars. WARRANT. To all and every our Right Worsh'pful, Worshi.u/ful and Loving Brethren : We Esquire, &c. , &c. , &c., of the City of , Province of Ontario, Dominion of Canada, GRAND MASTER of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Aocepced Masons of Canada, in the Province of Ontario, SEND ORRETING. And Know Ye that we, by the authority and under the sanction of the Grand Lodge of Canada, vested in us for that purpose, and at the humble petition of our right trusted and well-beloved brethren Do Hereby constitute the said Brethren into a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, under the title or denomination of The said Lodge to meet at , in the Province of Ontario, on the , of evt^ry montb, empowering them in the Ere, and the names and description of all Masons initiated therein, and brethren who shall have joined the same, with the fees and moneys payable thereon. It being our will and intention that this our Warrant and Constitution shall continue in force so long as you shall conform to the Laws and Regulations of our Grand Lodge. And you, the said ,, are further required, as soon as conveniently may be, to send us an account, in writing, of what shall be done by virtue of these presents. Given under our hand and seal of the Grand Lodge, at , t^*»« •••' day of A.L., 58 A.D. 18.. -{SEAL I * I J G. S. D.G. M. • — . — ' This being done, the Grand Secretary sends the Warrant to the D, D. G. M. of the District, with instructions to proceed to constitute and consecrate the new private lodge. The D. D. G. M. communicates with the W. M. of the lodge, aud arrangsa a date for the ceremony. The Grand Lodge is then duly summoned by the Grand Secre* tary. *-»• -..-^^ 13 COI^STITUTION AND CONSECRATION. Half an hour before the hour appointed for the ceremonies the M. W. the Grand Master [m- officiating officer) with the officers and members of Grand Lodge will assemble in an apartment con- venient to the Craft Hall^ where the ceremony is to he performed, and' Grand Lodge tvul be opened in ample form The rite oj constitution and consecration is performed by the M. W. the Grand Master, or by his direct authority. The Grand Lodge is declared open in ample form when the Grand Master in person presides ; in DUE FORM when a Past Grand Master or Deputy Grand Master presides and in form when by an appointee or proxy of the M. W. the Grand Mastei\ The authority and legality of the act are in all three cases the same coming as they must from the M. W. the Grand Master, and this authority when delegated must be in writing to the officiating officer PROCEEDINGS IN PRIVATE LODGE ROOM. The Lodge to be constituted and consecrated having been duly sum- moned {the object of the meeting having been stated in the summons) assembles and is optned in its lodge room, at the same hour as has been appointed for the opening of Grand Lodge. The lodge having been opened in the first degree, the W M. says : "Xhe M, W. the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of Canada are now assembled in an adjoinin&r apartment, for the pur- pose of constituting and consecrating this lodge in accordance with the ancient usages, customs and ceremonies of the fraternity. Brothers P. M.'s A. B C ., you will be jrood enough to advance to the altar. {The RM/'l named do so and salute.) You will convey the following written message to the M. W. the Grand Master and the Gcand Lodsre r *'M. W. Sir: The Worshipful Master, Wardens, oflBc-ifa and brethren ot Lodge are now asseinbfed at , and have instructed us to inform you that under the Dispensation you were pleased to grant them, bearing date day o^ ••• ' A. L. 58 , . . ., authorizing them to form and open a lodge of Free and Accepted Masons at in the District, they have regularly assemblcl and conducted the businesa of Masonry according to the best of their abilities ; that their proceedings have received the approbation of the Most Worshipful the Grand Lodge ; they have obtained a Warrant of Constitution, and are desirous that their lodge should be consti- tuted and consecrated, their Worshipful Master installed, and their Wardens and other officers invested, agreeably to the ancient usages and customs of the Fraternity, for which purpose they are now assembled and await your pleasure.' You will now retire." '«.'«^9*|»Wli it* 14 THE LODGE COMMUNICATES WITH GRAND LODGE. W. M. to J. W.: ** You will permit the deputation to retire." The deputation retires and proceeds to the portals of Grand Lodge. The senior P. M. of the deputation informs the Grand Tyler of their mission, and announcement is made as follow < : Grand Tyler (. ..ks): " W. Bros. P,M.'« , ....... ai«i .a 15 Grand O. J. W, to \0. Pursuivant : " V. W. Bro. Grand Pursuivant, you will potmit the deputation to retire." The deputation returns to the new lodgCy and, on being admitted, advances to the altar, and the senior P. M. of their number says : " W. Sir, We have conveyed to the M. W. the Grand Master and tbe Grand LodgR your message, and are directed to inform you that the M. W. the Grand Lodge is now open for the purpose of consti- tuting^ and consecrating , Lodge, and will |in due course be announced.'' The deputation take theirlaeats, and the W.M. says to the J. W.: "You wil p^imii all who are not Fallow Crafts to retire." The lodge is then opened in the second degree, and awaits the entry of Chr^vd Lodge. IN GRAND LODGE. M.W.O.M. to O. J. W.: *'R. W. Bro. Grand Junior Warden, you have my command to call Gtand Lodge oflF for the space of one hour for the purpose of constituting and consecrating Lodge, No " (One knock.) G. J. W.i •* Brethren, by c ommand of the M. W. the Grand Mas- ter, I now call oflf Grand Loage for the space of one hour, for the purpose of constituting and consecrating Lodj/e, No .... Bro. Grand Pursuivant, vou will untyle Grand Lodge. (Owe knock ) The M, W. the Grand Master descends from the dais and Grand Lodge is formed in procession, under the direction of the V. W. the Grand Director of Ceremonies, and moves in procession to the hall oj the private lodge in the folloioing order'. The Grand Pursuivant, with drawn sword. The Members of Grand Lod^e. Grand Stewards with whi^e rods. Grand Secretary, with Book of Constitution on a cushion. {The Book of Constitution shoiUd never be borne in a procession unless the Grand or Deputy Grand Master is present. ) Grand Trej. surer. The Grand Registrar. A Golden Cornucopia, with corn, borne by the Master of a privat.e lodge. Two Silver Eweis, with wine a»d oil, borne by the Masters of private lodtjet. The Grand Superintendent of Works and the Grand Organist. The Grand Chaplain, carrying a cushion, and spread thereon the three great lights: the volume of the Sacred Law {open at the cxxxiii Psalm), the Square and Compasses. Columns of the Corinthian, Doric and Ionic Orders, borne by the 'I! I • 1« The Grand Senior Warden, The Grand Junior Warden, with the level. with the plumb rule. The Deputy Grand Master, with the square. The Standard of the Grand Master, borne by the Grand Standard-Bearer. A IPast Grand Master (or other brother oj eminence), bearing the gavel of Grand Lo^ige. The Grand Sword-Bearer. ^ The Most Worshipful the Gt-and Master. The Grand Deacons, with white rods. The Grand Tyler. The Grand procession having been arranged, proceeds with meas- ured step to the lodge to be constituted. On arrival at the entrance oJ the private lodge the vrocession halts y opens out and stands ready to enter in inverted order, so that the Grand Tyler may enter first and the M. W. the Grand Master third. PROCEEDINGS IN PRIVATE LODGE ROOM When the procession is in this form the procedure iff a$ follows : Tyler {after alarm is given) announces to Inner Guard : ' ' You will announce to the W. M. that the M. W. the Grand Master, the officers and the Grand Lodge of Canada desire admission." /. G.Jo J. W.i " Th3 M. W. the Grand Master, the officers and theGnmd Lodgr > ot Canada desire admission." J. W to M. W : W. Sir, the M. W. the Grand Master, the officers and the Grand Lodge of Canada desire admission." The W. M.: **The Daacons of the lodge will stand on each side of the entrance to the lodge room and cross their rods, so as to form an arch for the Grand Lodge to pass beneath. " The W. M. (with . . . ) caMs upon the lodge to rise, and says to J. W. : *'B o. J. W., let the M. W. the Grand Master, the officers and the Grand Lodcre of Cinadabe admitted." J. W to I. G.: *' Bro. I. G., by command of the W. M., you will admit the M, W. the Grand Master, the officers and the Grand Lodge of Canada," The procession enters, as before arranged, in inverted order and advances to the altar, the officers taking the following positions : The M. W. the Grand Master in the centre, the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Wardens, the Grand Deacons, the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer on his right ; and the Grand Registrar, Grand Standard Bearer, the Grand Organist, Grand Superintendent of Works, Grand Sword-Bearer, Grand Pursuivant and Grand Tyler on his left. The other members of Grand Lodge stand in line m the rear, but in such a position that they may be seen by the W. M. when saluting the chair. The Chrand Master and the Grand Lodae salute the W. M. 17 W. M.: **M. W. Sir, on behalf of tha officers and members of Lodge, No , I welcome you. The brethren will give th« Grand Honors^, taking time from W. Bro " {In all other cases the Grand Honors are given when the visiting officer is seated in the East, but in this ceremony when the Grand Master is accompanied by the Grand Lodge, it is m,ore convenient to give the honors at the altar.) The Grand Honors are given as follows : The brethren stand with hands at their sides, palms open and fingers pointed downwards. The first movement is to strike the thighs with the palms of the hands. The second is to cross the arms over the breast, the left over the Hght, and the open palms of the hands sharply striking the shoulders. The third and la^t movement is to raise the hands above the head, the palms striking each other. This is repeated nine times. After the hands meel on the head at the last movement, nine smart slaps of the hand are given with the right open palm on the left open palm, then nine on the right open palm with the left open palm, and then nine with the right open palm on the left open palm, and then one with the right on the left open palm, another vnth the left on the right open palm, and a third with the right on the left open palm, stamping the right foot with each of the single claps or movemenia. If the Grand Master presides the honors are given nine times ; if the Deputy Grand Master or District Deputy Grand Master presides, seven times, and ij any other officer, an appointee or proxy of the Grand Master, presides, the honors are given five times. (It should be noted that this manner of giving Grand Honors i» the same as in the funeral ceremony, vnth the exception that in the itatter the movements are made quietly and silently, unthout the right and left hand movement. It is always well to rehearse the giving of the honors prior to the ceremony, so that it may be done skUfvlly and with de- cision. ) The Grand Honors having been given, the W. M. says : ** M. W. Sii-, will you please to advance to the Eaut, and, with the officers of the Grand Lodge, be seated ?" The Grand Master advances to the Bast, and as he does so the W. M. rises, and after accenting tlie right hand of the W. M. the Grand Master, presents him with the gavel. The G. M. seals the lodge, and says : *' Tht; Djputy Grand Master, the Wardens and the officers of the Grand Lodge will take tiieir respective p aces in the lodge." The D. G. M. sits at the right hand of the G. M.; the W. M. of the lodge to the left and in front cf the G. M. ; the Grand Wardens in the West nnd South respectively, ivith the Ward ns of the subordinate lodges to the left of each and in front of their respective ehairs. .'^ii \i ' ) ii' 13 mh. r, \i n'»^ Milver vescyTDI>.O.M.)S«, by your presence, and await your "^Ttj^TTand Master to W.M.: "Your request AM be ^^TtorT^Di^cti of Ceremonies proclaim, : " The M. W. the GrTi^d MT.erS th^ Grand Udge are now in attendance to per- term the ceremony of constituting and consecrating LoTeewhtch has been worliing under dispensation from ....... Jjonge, wnicu "".» ^^^ brethren will take due no, toe thereof, and (Tnvern rhemselvps accordingly. ., n \ii w TheJoImtv Grand Master, rising, salutes, and says: M_W. Sir a numbtr^f brethren duly instructed in the mystenos of Fr.e^ bir, a »«";»®J °* a«Rembled toiether at stated periods for some time TtT; tr'f a d^^^^^^^ them jor that purpose do rJ LVret be constLted into a -gu"^ a^--^'^ - ^^^« ancient nsajres and customs of the Fraternity. The Deputy Grand Master resumes his seat. The W.M. rises, salut^ ^d^^-y\\ ,^ t to you the dispensation and minute ivx, »».'*. e L3(5oe, for your exammation. The MW: Grand' Master examines them, and if he finds them ''' - The'?e^rd8 appear to be properly entered and are approved^ TlDon due liberation the Grand L.dge has granted the brethren S^tWs new lode^^^ Warrant of Constitucion, cDufirmmff themiu the • i!l T^V^vrilfiaes of a regularly constituied lodge. I will ihank rights *"^ P"^^^^fif„^^^j^^^^^ petition to 8ta.)d at the altar, '^^^.""l^olX^^^^^ the, petition and also the Jtsi^offheauTandthe Grand Secretary reads the petition and warran ^ ^ present to you Bro .h„m thTm^mbers of the'loXKe now to be constituted have choseu aaThlir Master, and alsj the oifi^ers ol tne loage, »« i I P^WP^^^s^ jIj iiy wfaitM f Cere- id on a Grand lodge, ited, is led AS a ,M.W. t your hill be W. the to Der- 3of, and ♦ M. W. of Free ine time pose, do y to the {. rises, I minute ida them oproved. brethren im ill the ill thank he altar, also the m at the ition and re choseu I 19 • • ^' W. , , J. W. Treasurer, Secretary Deacons Stewards, Chaplain I. G. Tyler." O. M. : •' We will now proceed according to ancient usage to constitute and consecrate this as a regular lodjje." O. D. o/C: "The Grand Wardens and the Grand Deacons will encircle the altar and table, upon which are vessels of gold and silver. The D.G.M. will hold the golden vessel with corn (wheat), the G. S. W. will hold the silver vessel with wine, and the G. J. W. the silver vessel wi^h oil." {The brethren of the new lodye now take their places in line two and two along the south side of the lodge room A procession is then formed : the Ark of the Covenant, covered loith white linen, repre senting the lodge, is carried in front of the procession by four Past Masters, followed by the officers and members of Grand Lodge ) The Ark is a small box, casket or che-^t oblong in form, 39 inches long. 21 inches wide, and 21 inches high It is styled in Masonic language, " The Lodge,' and represents the lodge about to be consecrated It is tn itself an emblem of the Covenant. It is made of acacia ivood, over laid with gold. The Mercy -Seat, supporting the two Cherubim'^, rested on the end In it were deposited the tables of stone, the pot of manna and the red of Aaron. Before the procession moves, the G. M. says : " The R. W. the Grand Cnaplain will now ofFnr orayer." The M W. Grand Master {with . . .) calls the lodge up. The Grand Chaplain, standing on the west side of the altar , says : "Great Architeut of the Uiiiver^e 1 Maker and Ruler of all worlds 1 Deiern from Thy celestial temple, from realms of light and glory, to b'ess us in all the purposes of our present assembly. We humbly invoke Thee to give us at this and all times, wisd' uto guide us iii all our doings, strength of mind in all our difficulties, and the beauty of harmony in all our communications 1 And pt-rmit us Thou great Author of light and life 1 great Source of love and happiness I to erect this our lodge, and solemn y to cons<=Ci ate the same to Thy honor and glory ! Giory be to God on high !" (Response by the brethren) "As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall h , world without end ! So mote it be." "^ * The Grand Chaplain now delivers an oration or may read the 133rd Psalm, if the same be not chanted. Psalm 133iid. ♦' Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. - It is like the precious ointmant upon the head, that ran down ■ I ' •HI* i 1 ;J 20 upon the beard, even Aaron's beard ; that went down to the skirts of his garments ; *• As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the moun ains of Zion j for there the Lord commanded «he bless- ing, even life for evermore." Or, Metrical Version. Behold how good a thing it is. And how becoming well. For brethren, such as Masons are. In unity to dwell. 'T\s like ointment on the head. Or dew on Zion's hill: For there the Lord of Hosts hath said "Peace shall hi with you still." Anthem. To Heaven's high Architect, all praise. All praise, all gratitude be given : Who deigned the human soul to raise ^,. By myotic secrets sprung from Heaven. Chorus. Sound aloud the great Jehovah's praise ; To Him the dome, the temple raise. The M. W the Grand Master then reads the following INVOCATION : O Lord Ood of Israel, there is no other God like unto Thee, in Heaven above or in Earth beneath, who k^epeth covenants and sheweth mercy to Thy servants, who walfc before Thee with all their hearts, L3S all the peop e of the Eirth know that the Lord He is God, and that there is none elise. Lst all the people of the Earth know Thy name and fear Thee. Let all the people of the Earth know that 1 have built this house and consecrated it to Thy service. But wilt Thou, O God, indeed dwell upon the Earth ? Behold, the Heavet)8, and Heaven of Heavens, cannot contain Thee ; how much less this house that I have built I , Yet have respect unto ray prayer and to my 8upp'icHtion,'and hearken unto my cry. May Thine eyes be opened towards this house by day and by ni^.it ; and when Thy servants shall pray towards this house, hearken unto their supplications ; hear them in Heaven, Toy dwell- MS place J 21 Reaponae : "So mote it be." (O. M. gives ( . ) and the brethren are sealed. ) The Grand Chaplain now reads 2 Chron. , chap. 2, verses 116 : ** And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the Lord, and an house for His kingdom. '•And Solomo I told out three score and ten thousand men to baar burdens, and four score thousand to hew in the moxintaii . and three thousand and six hunarfid to overseo them. *• And Solomon sent to Huram, the King of Tyre, saying: As thou didst deal with my fatner David, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me. "Behold, I build an house to the n»ime of the Lord my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual shew-breiid, and for the burnt-oflfeiings, morning and evening, on the Sabbaths and on the new moons, and on the solemn leasts of the Lord our God. This is an ordinance forever to Israel, ** And the house which I build is great, for great is our God above all f^ods. •' But who is ab'e to build him an house, S'eingthe heaven and heaven fof heavens cannot contain him ? Who am I, then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him? ^ '*Send me now, thtrofore, a man cunnint; to work in go'd and silver, and m b:ass, and i.i iron, and in purple and crimson and blue, and that can skill to grave with the cunning men that are with me in Judah and in Jerusa-lem, whom D.iVid my father did provide. "Sen*! me also cedar trees and algnm trees, out of Lebanon, for 1 know ♦;hat thy servants can skill to cut timber in Lebanon ; and behold my servants shall be with thy servants. " Even to prepare me timber in abundance : for the house which I am about to build shall be wonderful great. ^ " And behold, I will give to thy sei vants, the hewers that cut timber, twenty thousand measures of beaten wheat, and twenty thousand measures of barley, and twenty thousand baths of wine, and twenty thousand Haths of oil. **Then Huram the King of Tyre answered m writing, which he sent to Solf)mon : Because the Lord hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them. "Huram said, moreover: Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the Lord and an house for his kingdom. ** And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understand- ing, ol Muram my father's. > •■■ .-M««ii-«Mn*«NfNM|MW|| kui 22 *• The Bon of a woman of the daufl;hters of Dan, and his father was a man of Tyre, bkilful to work in gold, and in silver, in brass, in iron, in stone, and in limber, in purple, in blue, and in fine linen, and in crimson ; also to grave any manner ,of graving, and to find out every device which shall ba put to him, with thy cunning men, and with ihe cunning men of my lord David thy fa her. "Now therefore the wheat, and the barley, the oil and the wine, which my lord hath hpoken of, let him send unto his sprvants. •• And we will cut wood ouc of Lebanon, as much as thou shalt need ; and we will bring it to thee in floats by sea to Joppa, and thou shalt carry it up to Jerusalem." FIRST CTBCUMAMBtJIATI«»N. The procession then moves around the aliur, from the East to the West by way of the SoiUh, the centn nf the hall being always at the right hand, with music {a march), around the hall once, halting when the Grand Master arrives at and ascendn the East. It is Htrietly a Grand Lodge procession. Alt other brethren keep their places and assist to execute the ode, which is sung during the several circuits The procession having halted and faced the centre of the hall, but still keeping in line cf procession, The M. W. theG M. says: "The Grind Chaplain will now oflfer the invocation.* The\ Grand Chaplain advances to the altar salutes, and stands facing the East. The lodge is called up {. . .) by the Grand Master's gavel. The brethren come to order, and the Grand Chaplain offers the fol- lowing prayer : "O i'nou, the Great and Grand Architect of the Uaiverse, the O nnipote.it, the OmnisiSieat, the Omnipresent Ruler of Heaven and E*rth, the Disign^r and Creator ot all worlds, without whom Wd can neither act, raov3 nor have being, look down upon us Thy servants in this act of consecration in which we are engaged. Grant U3, we humbly implore fhee. wisdom to guide us in all our works, and strength of i. )! iVj overcome the difficulties and temptaiions that biSJt manhaiKi. ^ispire u \i ith the beauty of love and har- mony in all on. j^iamaaications, and, whether in or out of this meeting place, may the true spirit of fraternity animate U3, and may this solemn service in which we as Crattsmen now take pirtba stampt?d with the mark of Thy divine approval." Response by the Grand Master: "Glory be to God on hign, and on earth peace, uood-wi 1 toward men.* Response [by the brethren: '* As it was in the beginning, is now, ni/asHt< of mv a.hi1it^^v nnnomnlicKa/) inim H M ri2 the task assigned me, I now return my thanks for the honour of thia appointment, and beg leave to surrender up the implements which were committed to my care when the foundation of thii fabric was laid {or when the work was commenced)^ humbly hopmg that the exertions which have been made on this occasion will be crowned with your approbation and that of the Most Worshipful the Grand Lodge." The Grand JJirector of Ceremonies advances in front of the Eastt and the Square^ the Level and Plumb-rtde are given over by the Architect, or brother representing hinit ctnd he in turn presents them to the Grand Master. The Grand Master to the Grand Director of Ceremonies : "You will present these implements of operative Masonry, the Square to the Deputy Grand Master, the Level to the Grand Senior Warden and the Plumb-rule to the Grand Junior Warden " The Deputy (irand Master, the Grand Senior Warden and the Grand Junior Warden will make an examination of this building {or room) according to the rules laid down by Grand Lodge. The Grand Officers pass through all the room^, return to the lodge- room, and resume their respective places. Grand Master : *' Right Worshipful Bro. Deputy Grand Master, what is the proper jewel of your office ?" Deputy Grand Master : ** The Square, Most Worshipful Sir." Grand Master : " Have you applied the Square to the parts of this hall which should be square ?" Deputy Grand Master: •*! have, Most Worshipful Sir, and the Craftsmen have done their duty." Grand Master : Right Worshipful Bro. Grand Senior Warden, what is the proper jewel of your office , " Grand Senior Warden : "Ihe I^e' ' ^^'ost Worshipful Sir." Grand Master : ** Have you appho. el to this hall?" Grand Senior Warden : '* I have, iuv "shipful Sir, and the Craftsmen have done their diity." Grand Master: "Right Worshipful Bro. i>rand Junior Warden, what is the proper jewel of your office ?" Grand Junior Warden : " The Plumb-rule, Most Worshipful Sir " Grand Master : '* Have jrou applied the Plumb-rule to the several parts of this edifice which should be plumb ?" Grand Junior Warden : "I have, Most Worshipful Sir, and the Craftsmen have done their duty. " The D. G. M., G. S. W. and G. J. W. deliver their implements to the Grand Director of Ceremonies, who stands to the left of the Grand Master and in front oj the dais. , The Grand Master addresses the Architect: 33 " Brother Architect : The skill you h»v© displayed in the exe- oution and management of the trust reposed in you in connection with this worlv has secured the approval of the Grand Lodge, and our hope is that thia meeting place of the Cratt may continue a lasting monument to the taste, spirit and liberality of its founders " The Deputy Grand Master : '* Most Worshipful Sir, this home o# the Oaf t, in which we are now assembled, and the plan upon which it has been constructed, having met with your approbation, it is the desire of the Craftsmen that it should now be dedicated in accordance with the prescribed form, custom and usage." The Grand Mmter : " The Grand Secretary will read aloud the order of procession, after which the Grand Director of Ceremoniei will form the brethren of Grand Lodge in procession." The Grand Secretary : »* By command of the M. W. the Grand Master, the order of procession is as follows : — The Grand Pursuivant The members of Grand Lodge. The Grand Secretary, The Grand Treasurer, The Grand Standard Bearer. The Grand Superintendent of Works and Grand Registrar. The Grand Senior Warden, The Grand Junior Warden. The Grand Chaplain, with the Volume of the Sacred Law. ^The Deputy Grand Master. The Grand Sword Tiearer The M W. ihe Grand Master. The Grand Deacons. Two Grand Stewards. The Grand Secretary hands this to the Grand Director of Cere- monies, who arranges the brethren in order, and when ready signaU the Grand Organist ^ who presides at the organ directing the choir, FIRST CIRCUMAMBULATION. The procession then moves from the East to the West by way oj the South, the centre of the hall being always at the right hand, with music (a march) around the lodge once, halting when the Grand Master arrives at and ascends the East. It is strictly a Grand Lodge procession. All other brethren keep their places. The procession having halted and faced the centre of the hall hv£ still keeping in line of procession, * TheM. W. the G. M. says : *' The Grand Chaplain will n«w •ffer the invocation. " x^T^* .^'^^^ P^^P^^'^ advawesto tM cUtar, dolzUet aiid stand* 34 The lodge is called up (. . .) hy the Grand Master's gavel. The brethren come to order, and the Grand Chaplain o^ers tht prayer of dedication. " O Thou, the Great and Grand Architect of the Universe, the Omnipotent, Omniscient an(i Omnipresent Ruler of Heaven and Earth, the designer and creator of all worlds without Whom we can neither act, move or have being, look down upon ua Thy ser- vants in this act of dedication in which we are engasred. Grant us, w tiumbly implore Thee, wisdom to guide us in all our works, and strength of mind to overcome the difHculties and tempta- tions that beset mankind. Inspire us with the beauty of love and harmony in all our communications, and whether in or out of this meeting-place may the true spirit of fraternity animate us ; and may this solemn service in which we, as Craftsmen, now cake part be stamped with the mark of Thy divine approval." Response hy the Grand Master: '* Glory be to God on High, and in earth peace, good- will toward men." Response hy the brethren : " As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen. " The Q . M. gives (. ) and the brethren are seated. SECOND CIRCDM AMBULATION. The procession moves m same order as before, loith musical ac- companiment, around the lodge once, halting when the Grand Master arrives at the East. The Grand Chaplain, who remains standing at the altar, reads, -when the procession haits, as follows : '* And King Solomon sent and fetched Hiram out of Tyre. He was a widow's son, of the tribe of Naphthali and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass, and he was filled with wisdom and understanding and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to King Solomon and wrought all his work." The procession having halted and faced the centre of the hall, hut still keeping in line, the G. M. ascends the East and the Grand Director of Ceremonies takes jrom the pedestal, the vessel with corn and delivers it to the Deputy Grand Master, who presents it to tht Grand Master and says : {In the case of the constitution and consecration of a new lodg% " the lodge" is represented hy the Ark of the Covenant carried m the Grand Lodge Procession. It is styled in Masonic language *' the lodge*' hut in the dedication of a hall c ^oomfor Graft purposes, what is known as *' the carnet;' is used. It juld be of oilcloth, about three feet loide and five feet long, with th.^ .dsellated border, and the tvork- ing tools and other emblems of the three degrees painted within tht border. On this cloth or carpet, which lies on the floor midway be- twetn the altar and the East, the emblems are poured. ) 36 ginning, is rJ^'r^: f '' ■ ]\ ^^ ^1"" ^^'^ *'°*^'" *" *^« dedication of Masonic Temples to sprinkle corn {wheat) on the floor or carpet of the lodce fi led w?.h '"" ""^ ?^'"''^. ^•. '^''^^^'^> Pr^-'ent you with this v3 failed with corn in conformity with the uaaj^es of our fraternity " 7 he Grand Master then gives (...) upon the pedestal loith the gavel ducends from the da^s and sprinkling a portion of the corn upon the floor (carpet) of the lodge, says : ^ i- ^- ^-"^"'^^^^^^eof theGreat Architect of the Universe maron^'ry.''^ ^ '^' ^""^ P""^^"' ^ ^^^^"^^^ ^^'' ^»" ^« F'««- 7'he Grand Director of Ceremonies takes the vessel from the Grand Master, replaces it on the pedestal and says • thi'tTme fr'ot mysdf • '"" ^"^ ''^ ^''^"^^ «^"^"^« ^^"-' ^^^ing ^^7 ; ^''"''''^ honours are then given, and the following verse is TUNE— (Old Hundred). Genius of Masonry descend. And with thee bring thy spotless train : *^onatant our sacred rites attend. While we adore thy peaceful reign. The G. M. gives (. ) and the brethren are seated, THIRD CIRCgMAMBTTLATION. I.* ^^^P^^'c.f/ *"<>^ ^oves in the same order as before, twice around thJlt"''''^nr^ accompamm.^^ while the Grand Ohap'a^n \usJolZasT ""^ ^^ "*' ' "^''*'' '''"^^' ^^'^ '^' processio/hX\ .JII°'' ^% °^^•* two pillars of brass, ot eighteen cubits high C '"' of twelve cubits did compass either of them' If^r ^1? ^iQ.niade two chapiters of molten brass, to set upon the |op of the pillars ; the lieight of the one chapite^ was five cubits land the height of the other chapiter was five cubits And nets of checker work and wreaths of chain work for the chapiters which were upon the tops of the pillars ; seTen for the lone chapiter and seven for the other chapiter " I The Grand Master ascends the ICast, and the Grand Director ot " M. VV. Sir : It has been the custom in the dedication of Ma- 4: BOmC temples to DOUr wmo n-nnn lVi« fl,.^~ ^f *u- 1-j- an em- 36 bl«m of refreahment. I, therefore, presert you with thin vessel filled with wine, in confo' mity with the usage of our fraternity." The Orand Master then gives (...) upon the pedestal with the gavel, descends from the dais and, pouring toine i^oon the floor (car pet) of the lodge, says : •• In the name of the Great Architect of the Universe, to Whom be honour, glory and power, I dedicate this hall to Virtue." The Grand Director of Ceremonies takes the vessel from the Orand Master, replaces it on the pedestal, and says : '• The brethren will now give the Grand Honours thrice, taking time from myself. " The Orand Honours are then given, and the following verse ia ung : TUNB-(Old Hundred.) Bring with thee Virtue, brightest maid. Bring Love, bring Truth and Friendship here. While kind Relief will lend her aid. To smooch the wrinkled brow of care. The O. M gives (.) and the brethren are seated. FOURTH OIRCUMAMBULATION. The procession moves 'n the same order as bejore thrice around the lodge, with musiizal accompani,nent, while the Orand Chaplain, who remains standing at the altar when the procession halts, reads : ** And he made the pillars and two arrows around upon the net- work, to cover the chapiters that were upon the top with pomegranates, and so did he for the other chapiter. ** And the chapiters that were upon the top of the pillars were of lily work, in the porch four cubits. "And the chapiters upon the two pillars had pomegranates also above, over against the belly which was by the net work ; and the pomegranates were two hundred in rows around about upon the other chapiter. "And he set up the pillars in the porch of the temple ; and he set up the right pillar and called the name thereof Jachin : and he set up the left pillar and called the name thereof Boaz. *' And upon the top ot the pillars was lily work ; so was the wotk of the pillars finished." The Orand Af aster ascends the Bast and the Orand Director oj Ceremonies takes from the 'pedestal the vessel with oil, delivers it to the Grand Junior Warden, who presents it to the Orand Master^ "Wn 37 " M. W. Sir ; It has been the custom in the dedication of Ma- sonic temples to pour oil upon the floor of the lodge as an emblem of comfort and consolation. I therefore present you with this vessel tilled with oil, in conformity with the usages of the frater- nity." The Grand Master then gi^es (...) upon the vedestal unth the gavel, descends from the dais and pouring oil upon the floor {carpet) of the lodge* says: •* In the name of the fraternity of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, I dedicate this hall to Universal Benevolence." The Grand Director of Ceremonies takes the vessel from the Grind Master, replaces it on the pedeHal^ and says : ** The brethren will now give the Grand Honours three times, taking time from myself." The Grand Honours are then given^ and the following verse is nung : MUSIC-(Old Hundred* Come Charity, with goodness orowjied. Encircled in thy heavenly robe ; Diffuse thy bleasing8 all around. To every corner of the globe. The Grand Master : The Grand Chaplain will now offer the clos- ing dedicatory prayer. The Grand Chaplain then reads : " O Lord, our God, eternal and ineffable Being, for there is no God like unto Thee, give Thy blessing to the ceremonies with which we this day dedicate this house to the work of the Craft. Grant that all engaged in and invested with fche management of the work may be endowed with wisdom from on high. May this Temple be the home of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, and may we be enabled to exemplify our work m full assurance of the fulfilment of Thy ereat promise. We commend the Craft to Thee. Thou know- est all things, even the secrets of our hearts. Protect us in the daily walk of life. Be with us in all our undertakings, and never leave us nor forsake us ; and when we have, in accordance with Thy divine approbation, finished our work here below grant us a place in the eternal lodge, the inheritance of those who obey Thy will." The Grand Chaplain, standing in front of the altar and with out- stretched arms over the great lights, says : *' May this meeting-place of the Craft, now dedicated to Masonry, be ever the sanctuary of Virtue, Charity and Univeisal Benevolence, and may the Great Architect of the Universe, the 38 • giver of every iroofl ,l^a ^ ho deienedTho K„ ""® ^® «i^ en : ^a«c^ Z>e>ec;or of P. ■ Masonry in '». air and orethren • Ti, w — ^'^'"MiOifc and 39 prosperity in this world, and a brighter outlook for the other life, promised in the revelation of eternal truth. Our fraternity has the re- spect of the world at large. The Craft meetings are unmolested. When we take part in public celebrations we are looked upon with favour by the community. In order that the business connected with our organization may be carried on, and that our ceremonies may be properly exemplified, we have apartments fitted up appropriate to our use. This is one of many, and the Craft in this place is to be congratulated upon the excellence of the appointments, which are convenient for the work and comfortable for the membership. May prosperity attend the efforts of the brethren of this lodge, and may this meeting place be the home of virtue, truth, fraternity and benevolence, and for all time to come may those who meet within its walls perfect the cement of friendship, and do what in th«ir power lies to strengthen the golden chain that links in fraceruil embrace the members of our great brotherhood. " G. D. o/C — "The brethren will now sing the closing hymn." ( The O. M. calls lodge up {...), The following is sung : All hail to the morning that bids us rejoice. The Temple's completed, exalt high each voice; i ive thanks to the Builder vith joyful acclaim. Resolved to be worthy of Masonry's fame. Almighty Jehovah, descend now and fill This lodge with Thy glory, our hearts with good- will ; Preside ar our meetings, assist us to find True pleasure in teaching good-will to mankind. Our great institution Thy Wisdom contrived; From Thee to support it shall Strength be derived ; And when the creation shall fall to decay, Its Beauty shall rise with the radiance of day. The O. M : *♦ The R. VV. the Grand Chaplain will now pronounce the benediction." The Grand Chaplain advances to the altar, facing the East, and offers the following benediction : "0! God, Sovereign and Creator of all worlds, sanctify this work, in which we have this day taken part. Pour down Thy blessing upon us. Guide us as citizens in the paths of rectitude, and as Craftsmen may we have Thee ever with us to lead and direct us in accordance with Thy revealed will. Amen." Response- by the brethren : ** 8o mote, it ^^ G, M, to W, M. of the private lodge : »> tj\J9 40 *i} J/ie procession is formpff »« tj,^ ojlcers bearing the vesi^ZrTl^ T' ''''^''^ '^' ^Ppropriaee OS at opening, the Omnd 7'7 , ^^''P^ ^-/ «'««« and oil and salute and retire, ap}^o^atf£sifT^''''' ^ ^^« «^ ^ A«f ^S^^''!^^^<^9ep^S^toitTaTartm^^ iy the organZ ■ ^.^epnvate lodge is then closed fZl L"^"""^ '* ^^«^*«^- td or work exemplified, ^* '''^'** addresses are to be deliver. 41 CEREMOKI OF INSTALLATION. IICSTALLATION OP OFFICERS OF A LODOK. On the night of the election of officers the lodge ahall select by open vote throe Past Masters, members of that lodge, of which it is advisable that the Master should be one, who shall be the Instal- ling Board to examine the Master-elect as to his knowledge of such portions of the constitution of Grand Lodge as relate to the duties of a Master of a lodge, as well as his proficiency in the work of the various degrees, and report to the Installing Officer. No brother shall be installed Master of a warranted lodge unless the Installing Board is fully cognizant of the fact that the brother is familiar with the duties of the Master, and is competent to perform the ceremonies of opening and closing the lodge in each degree, and to confer the various der ees, according to the estab- lished work. The installation cere- ay shall nob be performed in public. It is necessary, previous to the installation of the Master, that his election be confirmed, after which the usual ceremonies of in- stallation are performed. ^ If objections are made by a member of the lods:e to the installa- tion of any officer the installing Master should examine the objec- tions, and if he deems them insufficient, should proceed with the ceremony. Otherwise he muse suspend the installation or in- vestiture of the officer and report to the (irand Master. Should the election of a Master be not confirmed, that is, if on the question : "Are you still satisfied with your choice ?" being put, the majority of the members of the lodge present vote in the negative, then a. summons must be issued for the following meeting of the lodge set- ting forth that the brethren are again to proceed to elect a Master, and on the confirmation of that election, at the following regular meeting of the lodge, the installation of the Master will 4V4iV 7T . >j^ 42 TT^^g^^^ . ™E CEREMONY. routine bJLsZ'nS ^T "^"^V "^P^ned in th^ jn a ^ '" r. j_; rr *"^^" "-^ *^-.fc« M«ter *" "'"'«"• «» f« as relates to the ellot o?' ?',.?""'='' «*« „ T-Ae .9e«-,,„^ _ . ,. ^ ^. '" ^'•'='"»> of Worshipful :fe-"«y-- 'VBro.''.''";?--t°l3/" r*l" '"-ffioe^for cW,A<,„w 6e/„«. nf; rr /»"»• nl^^'^^'^-^ ^-r^i' « 43 The brethren reply in the affirmative ivith the words ** fVe are" i/m f'^/?^^^''°F'^^^^^ ^'^^'^^ ^«^^ Lodge ih its discretion to^vvofnt any brother Master Mason as the Master of a newlodge'^ ""PP^^'^^ J ^■~~ u ^" having been so elected and presented, I claim your attention while I recite to you those qualifications which are essen- tial m every candidate for that high office : "dected/'^ ^ ** ^^^ -^^^^ ^^^t^^l^iion, say "appointed" instead of He OU£rht to be nf annA fc^-nn-ni- 4-...,^ «_J J. ^_- ___ 1 1 It . high estimation by his brethren and fellows. ■V. "'*'»«»«*«.,* 44 whLe he readli'to vnn*" '^'''®°* ^'''"^ attention to fh. q 3. You promise not to Ha ««^ 7 V 45 of 8 You promise to respect genuine and true brethren and to dii countenance impostors and all dissenters from the orginal plan " Freemasonry. Answer — I do. , , , -^ ^ i4.;«-*.- » 9 You a(»ree to promote the general good of society, to cullirate the* social virtues, and to propagrate the knowled$,e ot the myifcic art aa far as your influence and ability can extend. jA7isiVB7*'~~i- do. 10 You promise to pay homage to the Grand Master for th« time being, and to his officers when duly installed, and strictly conform to every edict of the Grand Lodge, Answer — I do v j« ^* 11. You admit that it is not in the power of any man or body ot men, to maKe innovation in the body of Masonry. ji TiAio ^,^ ^•'^^i, do 12 You promise a regular attendance on the communications and committees of the Orand Lodge upon receiving proper notice thereof ; and to pay attention to all t'le duties of Freemasonry, upon proper and convenient occasions. yd yi a-ing-y*— — J dO« 13 You admit that no new lodge can be formed without per- mission of the Grand Master ; and that no countenance ought to be given to anv irregular lodge, or any person initiated therein ; and that no public procession of Vlasons clothed with the badge of the Order, can take place without the special license of the Grand Master. Ansvm — I do. , , v j t? 14 —You adnit that no person can regularly be made a av- mason, or admitted a member of any lodge, without previout notice and due inquiry into his character; and that no brother can be advanced to a higher degree except in strict conformity with tua laws of Grand Lodge. A nswtr — I do. . „ , . j • i. 15. -You promise that no visitor shall be received into your odge without due examination and producing proper vouchers of his having been initiated into a regular lodge. At the conclusion the Grand Master or installing ojicer addrtsaa the Mobster elect as follows : — 7. M._« Do you submit to and promise to support these chargei *nd regulations, as Masters have done in all ages ?" /Ph^ lu^atM^ oio/>t ainn.i.HjtA h.i.9 .tuhmistaion aa heretofore by aauinQ : I do. . 46 InmvmgtheO B Ha J.:- ^Sr/re'^^ a^tS^^ ^ stitution; but on the contrVv thJ r •"'''^ °^^"^ ^noient Con z&- - «..--. .?e ruL-L:»;4-]^ - »tr.ct>y''eulr'^^tr:ort^ ItXr ' "^"^ P-« -d ability »te^adfe,^i„, hi, j„y great andSie^lro't"""' God and kee^ !!!: -tire except tie WoXf^VX-^Ie'c^f.?"'^ «"'- will now 47 The Board of Installed Masters is then duly opened, the ceremony of induction to the chair proceeded with, and the Board closed, after which the brethren are re-admitted, M. 3L*s first. I. M. — •* Bro. P. M. {speaking to the /. P. M.) you will request all M, M.'s to enter, and form them in procession, two and two, and led by yourself, moving round the lodg« once, and, as the brethren puss the East, salute the new Master by giving the P. S. of a M. M , and at the same time saying, * I Greet You.' " The brethren enter, each giving the P. IV to I. O , salAiting at the A., they form up, and march as directed. Thty then resume their positions, standing in single line on the north, loest and south sides of the room. While the brethren are thus forming the In- stalling Master, taking his station on the right of the East, says, when the brethren are in line : I. M. — "Master, behold your brethren. Brethren, behold your Master. Brethren, during your temporary absence Bro. has been regularly installed in the chair of King Solomon, according to ancient custom, and now for the first time in the East I proclaim \V. Bro. {naming him) the Worahipful Master of this lodge,denominat- ed the and tiumbered on the register of the Grand Lodge of Canada, for the ensuing twelve months, and until his successor shall have been duly elected and installed in his stead You will now greet the new W.M. as M. M.'s, giving the P.S." The I. M. seats the brethren and either himself or a P. M. selected presents the working tools, asfollovjs :— I.M. — ** 1 now presesent you with the working tools of a Master Mason, which are the skirret, pencil and compasses. *' The skirret is an implement which acts on a centre pin, from which a line is drawn to mark out the ground for the foundation of the intended structure. " With the pencil the skilful artist delineates the building in a draft or plan for the instruction and guidance of the workmen. "The compasses enable hi'n with accuracy and precision to determine the limits and proportions of its several parts. ** But as we are not operative but rather F. & A. or speculative Masons, we apply these tools to our morals ; the skirret points out to us that straight and undeviating line of conduct laid down for our guidance in the V. O. T. S. L. " The pencil teaches us that all our words and actions are not only observed but are recorded by the M . H. to whom wo must render an account of our conduct through life. '* The compasses remind us of His unerring and impartial jus- tice which havinc defined for our inatructioo the limits of o^ood '«}•■ i I 48 and eril, will either reward or punish us, as we have obeyed or dis- regarded His divine commands. *' Thus, W. Sir, the working tools of a M. M. teach us to bear in mind and to act according to the laws of the Divine Creator, s that when we shall be summoned from this sublunary abode we may ascend to the Urand Lodfife above, where the world's Great Architect lives and reigns for ever and ever." CLOSING IN THE THIRD DEOBEE. •'• -^ — ** W. Sir, you will now close the lodge in the third degree. " ( Thin having been done the I. O. directs the F. C. 's to he admit- ted, and a second procession is formed as h*'/ore, led by the Past Master, and the brethren salute the neiv Master by giving the P. S, of a F. C. in passing the chair, saying^ ♦• I Hail You.") While the brethren are forming in line as hejore, the Installing Master, taking his station in the Wzst, says : ■^- -3f—** Brethren, for the second time in the W., I proclaim Brother (naming him) the Worshipful Master of this lodge, de- nominated the lodge, and numbered on the register of the Grand Lodge of Canada, for the ensuing twelve months, and until his successor shall have been duly elected and installed in hia stead. " /. M. to Brethren—*' You will now greet the new W. M. ai F. C 's, giving the three F. S The /, M. seats the brethren, and either himself or a P.M. selected presents the working tools as follows:— I. M.~**l now present you with the working tools of a Fellow Craft Mason, which are the square, the level and the plumb- rule. *• The square is to try and adjust all rectangular corners of buildings, and assist in bringing rude matter into due form. " The level is to try levels and to prove horizontals. The plumb-rule is to try and adjust all uprights, whilst fixing them on their proper bases. •* But as we are nob operative, but rather F. & A. or specula- tive Masons, we apply these tools to our morals. ** Thus the square teaches morality, the level, eauality, and the plumb-rule, justness and uprightness of life and action ; so that by square conduct, level steps and upright intentions, we may hope to ascend to thoso imwortfil ma»sio»s whence all ffoodnesa •manates," ° ; 49 CLOSING IN THE SECOND DEGREE. .(( You will now close the lodge in the second /. M. to iV. M. degree " ( This having been done the L G directs the E. A. to be admitted and a third procession is jormed, as be/ore, led by the Past Master, and th". brethren salnte the new Master by giving the P. S. •/an E. A. in passing the chair, saying: — '* I Obey You)." While the brethren are Jorming in line as before, the Installing Master, taking his station in the South says . — /. M. — *' Brethren, for the third time, in the iS., I proclaim brother (naming him) the Worshipful Master of this lodge, de- nominated the lodge and numbered on the register of the Grand Lodge of Canada, for the ensuing twelve months, and until his successor shall have been duly elected and installed in his stead.'*' /. M. — '• The brethren will now give the Grand Honours thrioe, taking time from myself." /. M. — Returns to the East : '* I now present you with the working tools of an E A., which are the twenty-four inch gauge, the common gavel and thd chisel. "The twenty-four inch gauge is the iSrst implement put inio the hands of the workman to enable him to ascertain the elze and extent of the work in which he is about to engajje, thus to compute the time and labour it may cost. '•The common gavel is an important instrument of labour, and highly esteemed as an implement of art. Though recognized by various arti!=its under different appallations, it is yet admitted by them all tli t no work of manual skill can be completed with- out it. "The chisel is a small instrument, solid in its form, and of such exquisite temper j.3 to fully compensate for the diminutive- ness of its size. It is calculated to make an impression on the hardest substance, and the mightiest structures have been indebted to its aid. " But as we are not operative but rather F. & A. or speculative Masons, we apply these tools to our morals." " From the twenty-four inch gauge we derive a daily lesson of admonition and instruction ; for as it is divided into twenty-four parts, it recalls to our minds the division of the day into twenty- four hours, and directs us to apportion them |to their proper ob- jects, namely ; prayer, labour, refreshment and sleep. •tFrom the common gavel we learn that skill without exertion is of little avail, that labour is the lot of man. for the heart mar iJi^^^^AdL^£il 50 conceive and the head devise ia vain, if the hand be not prompt to execute the design. ** From the chisel we leurn that perseverance is necessary to establish perfection ; that the rude material receives its tine finish from repeated efforts alone ; and that nothing short of inde- fatigable exertion can induce the habit of virtue, enlighten the mind and render the soul pure. *' From the whole we deduce this moral : That knowledge, grounded on accuracy, aided by labour, and prompted by persever- ance, will finally overcome all ditficulties, raise ignorance from despair, and establish happiness in the paths of science. ** I also present you with the book of constitution, together with the warrant, the by-laws, and the minute book of your lod/'^." SoTK—I/iti3 the first installation, leave out "the by-laws,' if such have not yet been confirmed by the Orand Master. I. M.—** Warrants, you are aware, have passed through the hands of many talented and highly esteemed brethren, and we feel assured that in committing this warrant to your care, its value will be properly appreciated. It must always be present when the lodge is opened, as without it the meeting would be illegal." ^ , THE CHARGE TO THE W. M. 1^ /. M. — Delivers the following charge from the N". E.: '* Worshipful Master, the brethren have committed the govern- ment of this lodge to your care, and you can neither be insensible to the duties which devolve upon you as their head, nor of your responsibility for the faithful discharge of the same. " The honour, reputation and usefulnens of this lodge will materially depend upon the skill and ability with which you manage its atfairs, while the happiness of the brethren will be generally promoted in proportion to the zeal and assiduity with which you promulgate the genuine tenets and principles of the fraternity. " As a pattern for your imitation, consider that glorious luminary of nature, which regularly diffuses light and lustre to all within its sphere. lu like manner it will be your province to communicate light and instruction to the brethren of your lodge. Forcibly im- press upon them the dignity and high importance of Freemasonry, and charge them to practice out of the lodge those excellent pre- cepts which are ever inculcated in it : so that when any one is said to be a Mason, the world at large may know that he is one to whom the burdened heart may pour forth its sorrow, to whom the dis- tressed may prefer their suit; whose hand is guided by justice and whose h^art is expanded by benevolence. 61 ^"^5 !!u°^V ^7o"^»Pf«I Sir, by a diligent observance of the B. oi uf u %^»W8 of your lodfi[e, but above all the V. T S L which 18 given as a rule and guide to our faith, you will be enabled todischarge the duties of your office with honour and reputation and lay up for yourself a crown of joy and rejoicine which shall ^^'T^^J *^*^' *^*^^ continue when time shall be no more " ^ ¥~* y°" ^*^* "ow ^« pleased to enter upon the immediate exercise of the duties of your office by naming and appointing th« •lective and other officers of the lodge. " /. iV — ''The Past Masters will now leave the Wardens' chairs, placing their jewels on the dais, while the Worshipful A 'aster pro- ceeds to invest the officers, commencing with the Senior Warden." INVESTING THE WARDENS. Thi Wardens elect and other officers when called proceed to the altar, salute and advance to the Last. The Worship/id Master or the Imtalling Master then procetds as follows : \n7^'¥'~'r^^°^^^^ i^^'^^^^a him), you have been elected Senior i^^'ru" 1 ^°^*^®' ^^^ ^ invest you with the jewel of your office. 1 he level being an emblem of equality, points out the equal ineasures you are bound to pursue in conjunction with the Wor- shipful Master, in the well ruling and governing of the lodge, lour regular attendance at our stated meetings is essentially necessary, as m the absence of the Worshipful Master you are to rule the lodge, and in hia presence assist him in the government of It. I firmly rely on your knowledge of the Art, and on your at- tachment to the lodge, for a faithful discharge of the dutis j of your oflice. Look well to the West." {The S. W salutes and takes his place %n the West. ) ,^^- ^-^l* ^^^^^^^ {naming him), you have been elected Junior Warden of this lodge, and I now invest you with the jewel of your oflice. . he plumb-rule being an emblem of uprightness, points out the integrity of measures you are bound to pursue in conjunction with the Worshipful Master and Senior Warden in the well rulinf^ and governing of the lodge. To you is intrusted (with such assist"'- ance as njay be necessary) the examination of visitors and the in- troduction of candidates. l"o you is also committed the superin tendence of the Craft during the hours of refreshment. Your regular and punctual attendance is particularly requested, and I have no doubt you will faithfully execute every duty which you owe to your present election. Look well to the South." (Ihe J. n. SUtJ.'tl.tMa nnft tnhaa Jt.'.-. ^7~^^ .'.» jl.. c ^r \ * ™- — "^- -.-wn-va jtfcr ^tuoo in tliC OU'lUftt) 81 52 -; THE OHARQE »0 THE WARDENS. /.Jf.— "Brother Wardens {8. W. and J. W. rise), you are both too expert in the principles of Freemasonry to require much infor- mation as to the duties of your respectire offices ; suffice it to men- tion that what you have seen praiseworthy in others, it is expected you will carefully imitate, and what in them may to you have ap- peared defective, you will in yourselves amend. Good order and regularity you must endeavour to promote, and by a due regard to the laws in your own conduct, enforce obedience in the conduct of Others " ( The Wardens resume their seats. ) / THE CHAPLAIN. l.M.-^** Brother. . . . ., you have been elected Chaplain of this lodge, and I have great pleasure in investing you with this jewel . You are too well acquainted with your duties for me to offer any remarks. I congratulate the lodge on your election . (Chaplain salutes and retires to his chair ) THE TREASURER. ■ "Brother , you have been elected Treasurer of this lodge, and I have much pleasure in investing you with this jewel. It will be your province to keep a just account of the receipts and expenditures, which we fully believe will be done to the entire satisfaction of every member. (Treasurer salutes and retires to his chair ) THE SECRETARY. "Brother you have been elected Secretary of this lodge, and I now invest you with this jewel. It is your duty to re- cord the proceedings of the lodge, proper to be written, collect the subscriptions and issue suniWonses for the assembling of the brethren : your j^dod inclination td Freemasonry, and to this lodge in particular, will no doubt induce you to discharge the duties of your office with fidelity, and by so doing you will merit the esteem and applause of your brethren. (Secretary salutes and takes his position at the Secretary* s desk.) "■'■ ■* THE DEACONS. '"."Brothers , you have been respectively appointed Senior Deacon and Junior Deacon of this lodge, and I now invest you with the jewel of your office. It is your duty to attend the Worshipful Master, and assist the Wardens in the active duties of the lodge, such as in the reception of candidates into the differ- ent degrees, and in the immediate practice of our rites and cere- nionies. These wands, the badges of your office, I entrust to your earA. not doubtincr V011P vicri1*<■>>« i-:^... it\ i..^. a^ take tm%r respecttvi chairs.) 53 u-^ DIRECTOR OF OERBMONIES AND STEWARDS. *^'Brother , you have been appointed Director of Cere- monies, and Brothers and , you have been appointed Stewards, of this lodge, and I now invest you with th« jewels of your respective offices. Your duties are to introduce visitors and see that they are properly accommodated, and generally to attend to any ceremonies the lodee may take part in. *'The duties of the Stewards are also to prepare the candidates. Your regular attendance will afford the best proof of your zeal and attachment. (Z). ofG. and Stewards saZutt and retire to their chairs. ) THE ORGANIST. "Brother , you have beeU appointed Organist of this lodge, and I now invest you with the jewel of your office. It is your province to conduct and preside over the musical part of our ceremonies, your early attendance being indi»pensable. {Organist salutes and takes his place at the instrumenL ) THE INNER GUARD. ** Brother , you have been appointed Inner Guard of this lodge. I hereby invest you with the jewel of your office, and deliver you this sword as the instrument of your office. Your duty is to admit Masons upon proof, receive candidates in due form, and obey Ihe commands of the Junior Warden. (/. O, salutes and takes his place within the lodge entrance. ) THE TYLER. *• Brother , you have been elected Tyler of thii lodge, and I herebyinvest you with the jewel of your office, and deliver you this sword as the instrument of your office. Your duty is to keep off all cowans and intruders from Masonry, and see that the candidates for admission come properly prepared. It is also your province to see that all brethren and visitors have properly registered their names before entering the lodge." (Tyler scUutM retires from the lodge and takes up his position at the portals.) GENERAL CHARGE The Installing Master ^ standing to the right of the East, ddivers the folloioing charge : — I.M. — "Brethren, such is the nature of our institution, that while some must of necessity rule and teach, so others must of course learn to submit and obey. Humility in both is an essential duty. The brethren elected and appointed to assist in the government of the lodge are too well acquainted with the principles of Freemasonry and the rules of propriety to exceed the power disposition to envy their preferment, I, therefore, shall trust 64 f.liT''^^^^ ^"J T. *'"*'> P^**~ «*«*» o**»«r and unite in the grand design of bemg happy and communicating happiness. And my brethren as our fraternity has been formed and wrfect- ed m unanimity and concord, in which we all great^ re- joice, so It may continue until time shall be no more. May kindness and brotherly love d stinguish your conduct as men and L Masons! Within your peaceful walls may your children's childien celebrate with joy and gratitude the annual recurrence of this auspicious solemnity And may the genuine tenets of our time-honoured in- stitution be transmitted through your lod^e, pure and unimpaired, from generation to generation." uuimpaireu, Jf espouse by the brethren : **So mote it be " I.M.-'^In the name of the M. W., the Grand Lodge of Canada I proclaim the officers of this lodge legally and duly installed." ' ««^ • / •; ;• "*«y ^*«^ ^f^r'*** ^n address of thanks on A»3 election r^JTn^fllT'^'''^^'''^^^^^^^ initiated, passed or raised, or the lodge called from labour to rtfrtohment or closed 6S RECEPTIOK OF 6RMD OFFICERS. Reception of tlie E W. tbe G. H. and tlie R. W. the D. G. H. or D. D. a H., by tbe f. ft in a Private Lodge. RECEPTION OF THE M.W. THE GRAND MASTER. The Orand Master is in waiting to visit a private lodge. The Tyler gives three ( . , . ) and, the door being opened^ announces to the Inner Qvard : , *» The M. W. the Grand Master, Bro , desires admission " The I. G to the J. W.: " Bro. J. W., the M. W. the Grand Master, Bro , desires admission." The J. W, to the W. M. : '* The M. W. the Grand Master, Bro. , desires admission, W. Sir." WM. : " Bro P.M.'s you will please retire and introduce the M.W. the Grand Master." J he P.M.'s proceed to the altar, salute the W.M. and retire. W.M. to the Stewards: •• Bio. Stewards, You will proceed to the inner portals of the lodge and await the entrance of the Grand Master." They proceed as directed, wands being raised, formed m an arch as the G. M. and deputation enter. W.M to J.W.x "Bro. J. W., You will admit the M. W. the Grand Master." ,r^ , « J. W. to I.G.: '* Bro. I. G., You will admit the M.W. the Grand Master and the deputation." The Tyler again gives three ( . . , ) and announces to the Tyler: ''The M.W. the Grand Master and a deputation desire admission." I. G.: "Bro. J. W., The M. W, the G. M. and a deputation desire admission."' < 56 *dmiLn. W% " "^'^ ""' ^' *'^ ^-^^ '^"^ •^ deputationjdeBir. al- a^d^lfdTpluaZ:;; '• ""- ^- -"^ ^^-* ^^« ^-W. the and 1 dW'uSiion/' " '* ^^ """^ "^" ^'"^^ *^^ ^^ ^^- ^^« ^"M- aZ/J' 5' * ^^^^^^^^^f*^^ *y «^6 ^- ^ '^ «»*cZ a steward to the right ' exaJfe tZ%.P%''^'Z ^-^ 'f '''''. '^' others foUowinc/his example, /hen the P.M. on the immediate left of the O. M. says : ur^A^'u ^-.^^^^ I ^®« *o introduce to you and to the officers and members of Lodge, M W. Bro. . . ^3 Master of the Grand Lodge of Canida. " " ' ^ W. M. toG M: <^0n behalf of the officers and members of ;'•••• -MJage, I welcome you." Here the W. M.mav introduce fny/urther remarks suitable to the occasion. AJter wlZh Z s^s: ^L L' ./' }^^ y**" ^^ S^"*^ enough to advance to the East?" iJ.X?' "^V^'^^f ^0 ^^6 E^^t; the P. M.'swho accompany him Tet^alr'XcL'^''''' ^^ ''' ^^'^^^ a.^/e/.o/.Ae Bast; th^sZtl iJttJni.f^^'^T'^^*^'' <^r«»ti^««<«»' steps on the dais, takes him gaveL ^heG. M. f hen assumes the W. M.'s chair. WM^i^^ «tonrfmgr to tue ri.ght of the Grand Master, says : (3p1/w.. The brethren will now give the M. VV. the Grand Master ^S7 ^'^ ^ ^''^ ' "'^'"^^•" ((^^^'^yP^'hemal A/nV/^T' \hflt^'''^^' f' in front of the Grand Master and to f^uZ'*^' u "T"^' f/^' ^"^"^^^ ''' ^^^ ''**'^»^ ^«^»»er. Oti the W. M a^p^LoZ: ^^ '^' ''^^'^^^'*' ^^^ ^^"^^ ^-^'^ «»i^ RECEPTION OF THE D.G.M. OR D.D.G.M. th?wo?r" o'"M'?.rCl^^''f.=^T,' ^■'.'' *« «-P«- '"at for 57 D.DGM. of the — Masonic District," the honors bef.ig given seven timias. RECEPTION OF ANY OTHEB OFFICER OF GRAND LODGE. The procedure is precisely the same with the exception that thtt visiting bro her is simply invited to take a seat in the East to the right of the W. M. and the Grand Honors are given hve or three times, as the case may be. RECEPTION OF A W. M. P When the actual W. M. of a lodge visits another lodge, it is always considered courteous, being announced in the proper man- ner, to call up the lodge as he enters, and, after saluting at th« altar, to invite the W. M. to a seat in the East to the right of th« W M. ■a - 68 THE FUNERAL SERYICB. When it has been decided to inter the remains of a deceased brother with Craft ceremonies^ it is optional with the W. M. of the lodge whether the brethren thereof proceed direct from their hom^s to the house of the deceased and there assemble, or whether an emergent meeting of the lodge be called. In case a lodge does not assemble at its hall^ a record must be made by the Secretary of the fact that the funeral was held^ and this record must be read at the succeeding meet- ing of the lodge and spread on the mimUes. When the brethren do not assemble at the lodge room the lodge is not opened. If an emergent meeting of the lodge to which the deceased belonged^ or which has charge of the burial, be decided upon, the brethren are summoned and assemble at the lodge room in Masonic clothing. The lodge is opened in the first degree ; the W. M. announces the object oj the meeting, and the brethren proceed to the place where the body of the deceased lies, when the first section of the funeral ceremonial is rendered The W. M., P. M.'s and officers stand at the head of the coffin, the brethren in a circle around the same . THE CEREMONY, W.M. — Whab man is he that liveth and shall not see death? Shall he deliver his 30ul from the hand of the grave ? Response by the brethren — *' Man walketh in a vain shadow ; ho heapeth up riches and cannot tell who shall gather them." W.M. — When he dieth he shall carry nothing away. His glory shall not descend after him. Response — " Naked came he into the world, and naked he must return ; the Lo d gave and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. " W.M. — He hath fulfilled his earthly destiny. Response — " God is our God for ever and ever ; be He our ^uide even unto death." W.M, — I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, from henceforth, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, even so^ Si.!. 4.U. ts_:_!j. * i.1 _i---n t. e i.l-_s_ l_l sastiu but; opii'ii<| lUK i>ury 3ii%ii i'Mtiv iruut ; WM—Uy brethren, may we be true and faithful to ea.h other, and may we live an I die in brotherly love. Resvonse — '♦ So mote it be." , t ju W M —May the Lord bless us and keep us ; may the Lord be gracious unto us. and grant that our intentions may be crowned with success. Keavonse — ** So mote it be.' , fT.^.— Glory be to God in the highest ; on earth peace and cood-w ill towards men. , ., , r ^ a^«« " Response-'* So mote it be, henceforth and forever more. Amen. The Secretary will then advance and deposit the scroll m the grave. Tfilf. -Friend and brother, we bid thee a long, a lasting fare- well." Thou art at rest from thy labors ; may it be id holy peace. Rpvnonse—** Amen. So mote it be.'' The Senior Deacon then hands the Worshipful Master the Apron. W M -The lamb-akin apron of a Mason is more ancient than the golden fleece, or Roman eagle, and more honorable than the star and garter or any other order in existence, being the badge of innocence and the bond of friendship. The Master then deposits it in the grave. j„„««„«;i WM-ile emblem now deposited in the grave of our deceased brother" reminds us of the universal dominion of death, and that the wealth of the world cannot purchase or release, nor the strong arm of friendship, nor the virtue of innocence can prevent his cominec. , , .. The Master, holding the evergreen in his hand, continues: W M —This everareen is an emblem of our faith in the immor- f^lStv of' the soul By it we are reminded of our high and glorious destTny beyord he world of shadows, and that there dwells within our tabernlcle of clay an imperishable and immortal spiric. which Z grave shall never receive and over which death has no do- "^^ThTw M raises his right hand to his left hreast, and then, extend- inaitvaim doxvnwards over the grave, deposits the spng of evergreen He thenr^i^es his right hand over his head pointing to the shy and drops it hThis side. The brethren pass around the grave and iepo^t thZ evergreens, loith the same sign as the ii.M.Mty^^houts.omr^g, WhTle this is being done the Masonic c'.oir may sing the follow- tun liymii De«p sorrow now perrades each heart. With grief our bosoms swell ; A brother from our band departs. In that new home to dwell. No more in our loved lodiire again Shall wo our brother greet ; But in that ledge that's free from pain Shall we our lost one meet. Here rest in peace, thy labor o'er. Our brother we resign, Till the Grand Master's word restore To light and life divine. When the brethren have returned to their positions the W. M. leads and ail give the Funeral Grand Honors. * The Fimeriil Grand Honors differ jrom the ordinary form, in that they are tjiven but three times and icithout the subsequent hand applause. The brethren stand, hands at sides The first movement in to strike the thighs the second to cross the arms on the breast and the third to raise the hands above the head. After this movement has titm repeated thret times, the hands drop and remain at the sides, to%thout anyjurther movement as in other Grand Honors. Then the bretht^n extending their ha7ids palms doionicard, and onngmg them to their thighs, say : *• Wk COMMIT MIS BODY TO THE EARTH " Then crossing them on their breast, say : *• Wk chkrish his memory in our hearts." Aiul rai)tinif thtm over the heati. as ^in supplication, say ••And we commend his spirit to God, who gave it." FT. Jf.—*' From time immemorial it Las been a eastern amons the fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons, at the reqaest of a brother, to accompany his corpse to the place of interment, and there to deposit his remains with the usual formalities. In con- formity with this U8a«e. and at the desire of our decr^sed brother whose loss we deplore, and whose memory we revere, we have as- sembled in the character of Masons to resign his body to the earth, whence it oame, and to offer up to his memory, before the world* this last tribute of affection, thereby demonstrating the sincerity of our past esteem, and our inviolable 8tti.«li-«*nt to the princi- ples of our Order. " With proper respect, therefore, to %he escablished customs of the country in which we live; with due deference to our supenora in church and state, and with unlimiiedgood-will to all mankind, we appear here, clothed as Masons, and publicly express our perfect aubmi&ai ■ 63 .„■« „rAtT and our ardent deriro, aa far an in our power, to promote ^e w'.« o"eUow.men Inieetedw.th the badge, o mnooe.^e, we iTumbW tow to the will of the universal Parent, and .mplore H« blewi^ on e^My zealous endeavour to promote pe«. and good ordeTSnd earnestly prey for persevoranoe in pr.no.ple. of p.ety """ Mv'brethren, the great Creator having been pleased out of Hi. ^.„ ^!Inn™ our worthv brother from the oare. and trouble, of rtrSs to" exUtenL to" s'taie of eternal duration, and thereby a '""'""y '^T°V u, _,i,ieh we are united ma., to man. may we whr^u^^ive Wm auti^alfour approaching fate, and be more rtronglv cemented in the ties of union and fr.endsh.p. "Let the present example of our mortality excite our most senou. jHou^h\ra_|^stren«t^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ yield our only comfort and consolfAlion. Besp&nse^*' So mote ii be." WM " Almiehty and moat merciful God. in whom we live and ^ Tu l«^L\rxc and before whom all men must hereafter „,ove and have o^r bem«. ^^d J^f "^J^^^, ^,^^ -^ the body, we do appear to render an ^^f^r*!"";.^ ^^-. surround the grave of our ***S^ind Ob, gracious Father, vouchsafe U8, we pray Thee Thy Tr^t".^ edm^Tot lie with hands,, etomal in the heavens. RexDonse—*' Amen. So mote it be. . — — ji * t. ~ 64 address the brethren on the proceedings of the day, and the lodge will be clci i. Or, The W. M. takes have of the chief mourners, and the members oj the Craft retire to a spot a short distance from the grave, where the officers hand their regalia to the Stewards of their respective lodges, and the W. M. dismisses the brethren and directs the Secretary to report in meriting to the lodge at the next weeting, that "on of 18. ., the remains of our late Brother were buried wtth Cmft honors, the ceremony being condv/ited by " • - W. M." {or P.M. as the case may be). This re- port is not necessary where the lodge ovens in regular form for then the minutes of the meeting contain the record. "^ .'^iT*' 66 THE GRAND LODGE. THE OPENING OF GRAND LODGE. O M qivea (. . .)— Brethren, assist me to open Grand Lodge. (All rise ) Bro. Grand Pursuivant, are the portal* of Grand Lodge duly guarded ? O. p.— They are, M. W. Sir. «. A/. — Are the brethren properly arranged ? (;.P._Theyare, M. W. Sir, to the best of my knowledge and O.-i.— Brother Grand Pursuivant, what is the position of the G. J. W? Gf.P.— In the South, M. W. Sir. ^ ^ O. M.-'B.. W.Bro. Grand Junior Warden, whom do you repre- '*(? J W • a Prince and Ruler in Israel, M W Sir. Q jif.._l\Vhat is the position of the Grand Senior Warden ? O.J. k— In the West, M. W. Sir. O.M.—B,. W. Bro. Grand Senior Warden, whom do you repre- ^^.S. W. the assistant High Priest on Mount Acra, M. W. Sir G.if.— R. W. Bro. Grand Senior Warden, what is the position of the Deputy Grand Master ? . ^ , ik« x • 4.u^ "**" iit^Jesteoihetastitution and honor th, until his successor shall be auiy ci '%i,l:??or|')o«o.^ i» eje^^t aj^c.frh?.,?et'h*?e»l now »l^„L"ne^\v1n7trUe%"w;aV;«Hwlhe G.anaHo„^ i^r&^a^''^e«fte^(o^j»ff/''rm:- ^^^ „-,«, from •""p?^! y.-(ro re-ehcted OM.^ ^"^^i" ''w" dXr.-elected as Jcmr) M^VV Sir '-/.^'^^/J'-^'eteXy that you Bhonld U G M. (»»• D. O. M.) It ", ""v. t„ vour previous OB. until ^installed, as you «" ..^nna in'taUed >« ?»« »'«'''l- «"- vour successor is duly elected «■* '"''"^^^ ^^Vn pleasure m re- ..f^*'»^!|.")^r-«lS^^O^-^ g-rre-elected Grand Sec vour re-election. ^ „*a-r»R ' THE DEPUTY GRAND MASTER. • Villi iKrili ation. .70 ^M. W. O. Jf.— R. W. Bro , You will kn^el at the altar, and, giving your several names, repeat after me your offici 1 OB. I , in the presence of the G. G. O. T. U. and of this M. W. Grand Lodge, regularly assembled, do, of my own free will and accord solemnly agree to accept the oflSce of Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada and the dulies of that high oflSce faithfully, zealously and impartially to adminster to the best of my skill and ability, to attend all the communications of Grand Lodge, to ren- der such assistance as may be i equired of me by the Grand Master, or in his absence to preside, and in case of his death or removal from the jurisdiction to assume the duties and responsibilities of the office and to administer impartially the affairs of Grand Lodge, and with zeal and fidelity preserve the laws, rules and regulations which govern the Graf t of this M W. Grand Lodge. So help me God and keep me steadfast in this my solemn OB. M. W. O. M — R. W. Bro You will please seal this OB. on the V.O.T.S L. twice. {Does so.) M. W. O. M.—Y. W. Bro- G. D of C, You will conduct the R. ^V. the D. G. M sleet to the East. This being done, the M W.G.M., taking from the G.D. of C. the apron and collar of the D. G. M., says : M. W. G. M.—R. VV. Bro , It is with much pleasure that I clothe you M'ith this apron and invest you with this collar and jewel as a badge of the office of R. W. Deputy Grand Master. Your oiSce is one of dignity and importance, as, in connection with the business of Grand Lodge, you are called upon to act as President of the Board of General Purposes The office requires of you clobe attention and fidelity to the interests of the Craft at large. Your place, R. W. Sir, at all communications of the Grand Lodge, is on the immediate right of the M. W. the Grand Master. M. W, G. Jf.— V. W. Bro. G. D. of C , The brethren will now give theGrand 'lonors seven times, taking the time from your- self. THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. M. W. O. M ~V. W. Bro. G. D. of C, you will present for in- stallation the D. D. G. M. 's of the several Masonic Districts. Thehrethrenselectedhy the several dis'ricts for the office of D.D.G. M., and whose appointments have been confirmed by the G.M., are called by name and advance to the altar. O D. o/G.^M. W. Sir I present to you for installation the D. D. G. M. 's of the several districts of Grand Lodse. M. W. G. M.^ The D. D. (i. M.'s elect will kneel at the altar in t^ position of a F. C, for the purpose of taking the O B, of QiuQq : 71 .-KeacA brother repeat. Ma oumr^ in Ml<^^^^^^^Vj Msembled. of my owu *"*. ''X" „f d.D.G.M. for the ; . ... • ••,• solemnly agree to »«"P\*''« ^^ fe oum, District of th« M^J • »« and impartially to admmster to h_^^ „ » successor tSe G M installed in my stead d„i„g „y *?. I furthermore -•'""'ly PJ'.'^nevi: ion from the establish -Z:^ tZ^V::rZ^^''l'^^' ^atemity of Ancent. Free -? Xr C^U^nraminister. or c^-^e ^r ^^^^^J^p^Z terefany rite « ceremony eontrary^^jj ^^^^ , f " ^Cd -S:nTr JSipe tnd unsullied the genume tenets enforce, obedience to thejnc.entcharg^^ ^^^ ,„,^o^u oi toa ir^G-randrolh^e'dpof theJLW *e G^^K^for t^e^t lips on the V.b. T. S. V^'°^»i takes severally the nev>lV OB. JJ,'e°East' " ■ ' ' ' .„ ^„ ,^, „ /,.(j.Afs. are standing wi^^^-^^ x.^....-:i"«P«'» "'"'""''■'^' '"' . ,, vou with th. *>'r«:^.-B.VV. Brethren. I -« '"-^ C«hU>h yon 3"-b:r-: exalted is .i4£««»y^^i 72 yonr several districts you are to represent the Ormd Master and are invested with a portion of his powers, duties and responsibilities. The prosperity of the districts depends materially upon you, in that you will see tha* the laws, regulations and author- ized ritual of Grand Lodge are htrictly adhered to, that the busi- ness of the lodges is properly conducted and that the harmony of the jurisdiction is preserved. It is your duty to visit each lodge, at least once during your term of office, to inspect its work and records, see that the lodges are properlv furnished and equipped with the requisites necessary for the exemplification of the work, that you communicate to all th ; lodged instructions re- ceived from the M. W. Grand Master, answer promptly all requests of the lodge, and to the best of your skill and ability render an impartial decision on all questions submitted to you and discharge the" several duties of your offi e so as to reflect credit on yourselves and the (xrand Master, who has shown his confidence in you by confirming your selection hy the brethren. M. W. Q. M.—Y. W. Bro. G. D. of C: The brethren will give the Grand Honors, seven times, taking the time from yourself. The p.D.O. Masters are seated on each side of the Grand East. JFVom this point all the officers are escorted to the altar or East, and from the East to their respective places by the V. W. the Cfrand Direc.or of Cere- monies. THE GRAND SENIOR WARDEN. M. W.G. M.—Y, W. Hro. D. of C. : You will present the Grand Senior Warden for investiture. The Cfrand Senior Warden elect is escorted to the East. M. W.O.M.—ll. W. Brother You have been elected Grand Senior VS'arden of this Grand Lodge, and I have much pleasure in investing you with the collar and jewel of your office Yours is a position of much importance, for during the communications of Grand Lodge it will be your duty to aid in the preservation of order, and, when called upon, render counsel and advice to the Grand Master, and whenever commanded to attend him ; and while he presides in any private lodge, to act there as one of his Wardens. I trust that in the discharge of your duties you will justify your selection by the brethren, [iook well to the Grand West. THE GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN. M. W. G. M.—Y. W. Bro. G. D. of C: You will present the Grand Junior Warden for invest: lure. The Grand Junior Warden elect is escorted to the East. ^M. W.O. M.—K VV . Bro , You have been elected Grand Junio£ Warden of this Grand Lodge, and 1 have much pleasure in investing duties ar Warden, tors and ment. office w upon yo TheQr the G.D. M. H Grand < TheO M. \ elected invest se ectic dischai Thei M. Grand The M. electe pleasv office. Gran< pay. and to Gi dei'ai year prop gard iurit Th A Gra T J\ Gn iuV fr^mm: mrfi'-'. 73 *i ^ „nn with 'the collar and jewel of yj*'*' ^5°®;^ Senior investing you widu ««« ^ aimilar to those oi tne v^r»i«« « i ,;;-- a?a to a certain extent, aimuar w j :n^|.„(iaction of ▼iM- "•«<'-^- o^''- ™. <.»-">«---%„„ „ai present the M- iir O JW -V. W. Bro. G. D. of C. . If ur ^ M —V . W. Bro. G. D. ot »^.. nWure in investing you ^^f^ /''t ° ot the funds of the ^ffl^r It is your duty to nave «»f 8^ J thereunto, and to „ , „ i, -V. Tb ". B^ .. C. v.. .i» P—' - I 74 ff"!^v^^.f •^?*^?° ""^ t\^'J^' *^* ^'■"^^ M»t^«r, to take charge of any district, for which there is not a District Deputy Grand T^^'f^r^J^^^'^'^'T ""^^ the commands of the (5 rancT Master. of a Registrar p oceeds to his place, escorted by the G.D. THE GRAND SECRETARY. a^A^' ^- ^•-/•.^- Bro. G. D. of C: You >Fill present the Grand ^eciretary for investiture. *^ The Ornvd Secretary isescoted to the Grand East. C^:.i\^L I TS;. ^- ^rr\ You have been elected ,^v«^Hn *''^I^*u*' ^?*"^ ^^^^* *"d ^ »^*^« ^^^^ pleasure in cCIo?t^^'''^f^^'^*^l;^"^ j"^«* «^ y^'"^ offi°«- You have -i^^on i ^^^l"*? ^''*?^ ^°*^««' ^''^ «*»*" affix the same to and sign all documents issued by authority of Grand Lodge, together with such as the Grand Master, in conformity with the laSs and regulations of Grand Lodge, may direct to be issued, issue summonses for and attend all communications of Grand Lodge, and meetings of the Board of General Purposes. ?ortS rH%r°'^'.^^^ ^-'•^'"^ ^°^««' »°^'^^.^Z Grand w!^and Grand South, Jrn?'?ro°ia^-S/r^^^^^^^^^ ""aT^nTThe u,ords to suit t e stations. mwGM has not installed the officers, tjieln^ st&'^M^t'rstrSj^pSast and the Javel to the Grand mS. X seats Grand Lodge. rand CEREMOHY OP UYIHC i CORKER STOHE. Lodge. .., 18 District, cor- R. W. Bro ^ D. D. G. M. ...;;:.:. Dear Sir and R. W. Bro.: The (Trustees or Board) of . (nh^r^h „ v. i poratiou. ho,piu,^„. mumiipaHt,, desire- ■t^if'ZtZ':1i:on7oi ward our request to the ^M ' W th/r^n/ M^ !"°"''? '"'""■• .tructed on behalf of thelodw toguam nt« tSat ^^^^^ ^ "" '"• oommodation for the Grand M..?.,.f°i. ® neoesaary ao- mema for the oere^ ;"■ be dufrp^ovi/er'"" ""^ "PP™"'" Yours fraternally. This Utter is forwarded to th« r \V "^Vi ' S^^^«tary . D. D. G M Tf tV.^ n n ?. A^ ^' ^^ ^"'^ recommended by the t»iij-— "^^^^^^^^^ TK« r. J T ^ , "^^^ CEREMONY. «5. »rl%a'ptf eoTvet^^LTTelif/otS.?"- ^"d following order f- procession, which moves in the Grand Steward. Grand St ward. I 79 Two TyUn with drawn iwordi. Music Lodges according to numbers, juniors first. Architect or builder with plans. A cornucopia with corn, borne by the Master of a private lodae. Two ewers with wine and oil, borne by Master of private lodges. Grand Pursuivant. Grand Organist. Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies. Grand Superintendent of Works with scroll bearing the inscription. Past (irand Sword Bearers. ' Past Grand Deacons. Past Grand Secretaries. Grand Secretary with Book of Constitution on a custtion. Past Grand Regist'ars. 'J he Grand Registrar. Pasr Grand Treasurers. . x u- Grand Treasurer, bearing a phial containing the coins to be deposited in the stone. Past Grand Wardens. Past District Deputy Grand Masters. District Deputy Grand Masters. P., St Deputy Gr n i Mas ers. Past Grand Masters. Visitors of distinction. ,. i ^«o of a private lodge. The Grand Junior Warden witti the P^'^^^^^J*®' Grand / Banner of Grand Lodge. | steward ^^The Doric Light, borne by the Master of a private lodge. , .u^ The Column of the Grand Senior Warden borne by the Master of a private lodge. The Grand Senior Warden w th the Level. The Grand Junior Deacon. ' Grand i The Grand Chaplain bearing the | Grand Steward ^ Sapred Law on a cushion. ^ Stewara Deputy Grand Master with the Square The Ionic Light, borne by the Master of a private lodge. \k\ '■•'.^^"^mm^m. 80 - A Post Grand Masfcer or other brother of eminence, bearinc Grand / * ™*"'^* Steward ^'^^^ Standard of the Grand Master | 9"^*°^ , n J c ^ « ^ steward Irrand Sword Bearer. The Moat Worshipful Grand Master. The Grand Senior Deacon. Two Grand Stewards. Grand Tyler. Having arrived within the proper distance of the site the ryra cesston halts, the brethren open to the right and left and tL^t wards, so as to leave r.omfor the Grand Master o pass uv Z centre, hehetng preceded by the Standard and SwordTarerLthl Oranc, Officers and brethren following in succession from Z rear so as to mvert the order of procession. ^"'jrom me rear, so Upon arrival at the platform erected for the occasion, the Grand Master takes Ms p^.ace in the centre of the sarm. with 7he pltt GrZt PrTn^ rh ^f' °^..^^^^f*°^ '^^*«*«^' *^e Grand Secretary, the anTtte%&tt^?/Jar"^^^^ ''''''' Superintendent of IvorH: To the rigut of the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master »lS?orm "thl r "''rn?"f "^ ^r'"' Warden: and, in fr^nfoUh; platform, the Grand Director of Ceremonies Near the stone intended to be laid are stationed the three A^asters of pr.vate lodges, bearing respectively the Leriilht, VIZ. : the Corinthian. Doric and Ionic ; and also the three mS S.e?e»tLtmr.t1n^ 'omLl-'^' »«'-" -- *^ir'^^^ W.M.'S P.M.'e P.G.Cs. GRAND OFFICERS. O.S.W. D.G.M. O.J,W. 32 i g' M. I P.G.M.'8 G.O. O.S. O T. O.S.W. ARCHITECT. 3 W.M.'s THE ASSBMBLAGS. MUSIC. THE CRAFT. On'ai taken t mandi i hymn < THE CRAFT. the chain build formi and i iag t Maso stan-: shoul in or The Free Bro. If (< wit! or i wel witl COfi ■miVti^- ..■.ftmsistm'- 81 by ma or music is pla>ed by tne oana . \j.u> Genius of Masonry 1 descend, And with Thee bring thy ^^potleaa tram ; Do at our sacred rites attend, Whilst we adore thy peaceful reign. Bring with Thee Virtue 1 brightest maid ; Bring Love, bring Truth, bring Friendship here , Whils* social Mirth shall lend her a|d, To soothe the wrinkled brow of bare. Bring Charity ! with goodness crowned, Encircled in thy heavenly robe, Diffuse tay blessings all around, To every corner of the globe. To Heaven's High Architect all praise All praise, all gratitude be given, Who deigned the human soul to raise By mystic secrets, sprung from heaven. building to be erected, briefly ^dfj;«^««^^« ^^ buUding is designed forming him as to the purposes for ^h;°?;^;„^^^^ accord- ' ' and intended, and requesting ^^^^f, ^^^/^^^^f^f,g ''be intended for iag to the Craft ceremonies. I *^/j;^X^^^ Mtsonic purposes, tne address ^^1^. ^/^"^^^ *'.X^^ | copy of it stan.es. '^If an «»f T^^l^fcJ^S some tImrbX fth ce?emony, Free and Accepted Maaons of Canada, in ihe rrovinoo , f . ^7; '^M7Zr7]^e^^^^^^ ^J oral, ^/^-.a^^- ^^^ ^^,tS2 ^S'T; M.vl. W. ^-^f^d ^^«f/ .^Vn 'b^^^^^^^ [or Board with great pleasure ^f^^.\^^.^^^^^^ or public buUding). I or Marmgem^nt) ol this ^^^^^^^^^f Xj '^^^r^^ to lay, welcome you and the members of the tratern^^^^^^ , ^^^ 82 ' feel honored in your acceding to our request, and trust that while you are with us your visit may be both profitable ana enjoyable." The Grand Master then addresses the officials and assemblage, and» at the conclusion of his address, Ihe Grand Chaplain implores the blessing of God on the under* taking. His invocation ends with "Glory be to God on High." Jiesponse—'* Aa ib WM in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. So mote it be " M.W.O.M.-^V. W. Bro.,the G.and Superintendent of Works will now read the inscription on thj scroll and deposit it in the cavity of the stone. O. S. of jr.— In accordance with your commands, M. W. Sir, I deposit the scroll in the cavity of the stone. , The following is the correct form for a scroll, the blanks being filled in to suit the circumstances. IN THE NAME AInB BY THE FAVOR OF THE GREAT ARCHITECT OF THE UNIVERSE. On the day of A. D., 18 , A. L. 18... , the . , . . th year of the reign of Our Gracious Sovereign, VICTORIA, QUEEN OP GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, EMPRESS OF INDIA AND DEPENDENCIES IN ASIA, EUROPE, AiRICA, AUSTRALIA, DOMINION OF CANADA, ETa Being Governor-Generul of Canada.. ..•:•..•:.. i Being I^ieutenant-Governor of the Province of Ontario. Being Premier of the Dominion ef Canada. Being Premier of the Province of Ontario. Being name of political Minister. Name of church dignitary. {If the building he a public school, insert the'name of the' Minister ofMdmcUion ; if a hospital or public charity, the name of the Pro- vincial Secretary ; if a church, insert the name of the pastor or in- cumbent or rector, and also the nume oj the bishop of the diocese, or the, fer \ h] 83 ,,/ ^ the rrrmdent of the Con- ference (yr chatnmn oj go'^ ^ - - ;„V .iv '^ W' rden of county,) ^--^^iiiiS^s:" ^ of the • • • • • * * ..Grand Master, «» ^'!f ^t^ G:.nroaLc«s Wad- iapresVacV if a 1-f -bS :;iBsirr»:;?^^^--^^^ ■ (irand Secretary, , ; A jtr A M. , of Caaad*. GrandLodge. A.F. &A.M., (Seal.) Place, ,Ont. ig.. ...» AlLV ot »!••• aayoi «m now deposit the phial, contaming the com The ceremony is ^^w v ^^^^^ ^^^^^^ the band. •« r^iavins. the Grand Maawr,r» Warden, Grand Junior warae , ^^^^^^ V sides of the 84 arf!'/T,r ^^^,,f T"^ »^«^*^' Warden) : " Right Worshipful Brother Grand Junior vVa-'deu, by command of the mon Worshipful Grand Master you are directed to apply the implement of your office ?nd /;^.^M«^'*''^'l.'^"'"T ^T^««. »^^^^'^' ^'*^ plumh-rule to the aides of thesione and then places thit imnlement on the atone ^ Cr.:!^'^ ^^"^ Srf' '^r''''' ^^''^^^)' "Right Worshipful Bro. Grand Senior Warden, by command of the Most Worsh pful Grand Master you are directed to apply the implement of ySur office r\tsTaVcKur*e'^'^ ^'^ ^^^"^ '' '''' ''''' '^' --^^- ^^^^'^ im%etZ\T^Zt'f'''' '' ''^ '^^ ^^ ^'^ ^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^-- ^^-^ .tf: ?A ^' i?*'?^^^ ^^^''"'PP^^-^ t^^ sqmre to the several parts of the stone tM f?^"^^^^^.f^7^1^^ that implement ^tielone. is fhe'^VopeJ'jfwe '^^^^^^^^^^^ ^"-^"^ •^""^ Warden, which = ^* {r ^i:^^^^ Plumbrule, Most VVorshipf ul Sir. » stone r"* ^""^ ^""^ applied the Plumb-rule to the done fieiTduty.S'"'' ^''"' Worshipful Sir. and the Craftsmen have i, rn«^;' "^•^^' Wor.^hipful Brother Grand Senior Warden, which 18 tne proper jewel of your office ?" »»"«", wnicn a ^tCt ^\\ ^'^^^ ^®^®^' ^'^'* Worshipful Sir." S 9 PT . «?? y^"fPPl\^d the Level to the top of the stone ?» done LTduty.'*'"' ''"'' Worshipful Sir.and tfe Craftsmen have is fh«^;;I ^^§f^^^>»«hipful Brother Deputy Grand Master, which 18 tUe proper jewel of your office ?" "^'.wnicn a ^ ^V„"^^® ^^"*^^®' '^^^^<^ Worshipful Sir." stotf hichl^uTe^^Sar^^^ '^"*" *^ ^'^ ^^^^^^^ P-^« °^ *^^ dofe ttif duty.'""' ^'''' ^Vorshipfal Sir. and the Craftsmen have in v*o5«Vm"*'''"^' "^^ ^}^^^ Worshipful Brethren, full confidence work" ''"' '""^^^ ''''' '' ^""^*^"^ ^i^*^ ^^ to finish ?he Mlt/uX.^T-f ^^^''^H^^''^^^^'^' ^^^^'^'^^^ ^^^ '^^'^^ f^o the Grand 7?*! .^ t ' ^^7^^ ^*^°' ^^'^^ PROVED, TRUE AND TRUST7 ' win^anfotlr^^'^i'"' ^'^'^^3 respe:tMy the vessl. ^^com, ^vmean.^oiC, deliver the same a^ follow i : ' f m P ( < i. I. 85 ""ff"* i^.JSl /rom «*e cornucopia .o«« Jon. «P ^'^^^^ofji^iZ'^r.tcoS.S: '^ !^'^r anoint it with oil as an emblem of ?»"'"? .f"" ^" a amone men corn, wine and oil. aud all °««X'wessiii of tSe Great Arohi- throaghontthewoild and may the blessings M ^^^^,^ tect of the Universe be upon '>•« »"^f''*i"^iay He prot«ot the those engaged In the bmldmg ^ °?„XS'*^f'te"preserve the build- workman from aocidont !J"»yH»^X«5rf„ generations to .come ing from ruin or decay, .ttf*.>* «»/ "^^ "" ^ the purposes for which It 18 intended. Ketpome-" So mate i( be. ^ Honors, taking G.l .. T>'« ''••^hr^n mil now g^ve th^^^^^ Ceremonies." .mytwg : «.«„«„+ van with the plans of the building. ;Sgtrn\!nriid^p:fu.^th^^^^^^^^^^^^ in conformity with the rite, of '^J*' J^^^^^jShe Malfet. Square, with the implements aPpli^d to it (F;««»»^ "Jgif confidence that, as Level, and Plumb-rule), as also ^^^^f^^^L^^ '^^^ j^ such a manner a skilful and faithful workman you ^^^^^^^ *\«™ beauty, and that that the building may rise ^« .«^^^;^' J^^^^ion as a skilful builder, rrrer.?^^tro:^^^^^^^^^^^ ^- ^-^^^^ ^- iSn suitable to the occasion. rho Grand Master then, addressing the chairman of trustees, boar \ or otherwise, says : ♦* Reverend sir (or Mr. Chparman, as the case may be), havins; completed our work according to the ancient usages and customs of oar Fraternity, w • congratulate you upon this aui»piciou8 commencement of this work, and as it has been so happily begun, may if be steadily continued and carried to a speedy and successful termination. " Grand Chaplain: "May the blessing of the Oreat Architect of the Universe rest upon us and upon all regular Freemasons, and may the sublime principles of Masonry so enrich our hearts that the Craftsmen throughout the world may have wisdom in all their work, strength in times of difficulty, with faith as the foundation of our hope, and charity as the fruit of obedience to Thy revealed will " ^^i/^Z^J^SJ^L*^ *i^t address a/ any he made), the procession is T^i^TI^^ ®^^- ^^^i\^^ *° i'^^i ^^^ff' ^^o^' where, after the Grand Master has briefly addressed the brethren, the Grand Lodge is closed. I m Ml 1 } m