"The Line teaches the criterion of moral rectitude, to avoid dissimulation in conversation and action, and to direct our steps to the path which leads to immortality.

"The Book of Constitutions you are to search at all times. Cause it to be read in your lodge, that none may pretend ignorance of the excellent precepts it enjoins.

"Lastly, you receive in charge the By laws of your lodge, which you are to see carefully and punctually executed."

The jewels of the officers of the new lodge being then returned to the master, he delivers them, respectively, to the several officers of the grand lodge, according to their rank.

The subordinate officers of the new lodge are then invested with their jewels, by the grand officers of corresponding rank; and are by them, severally in turn, conducted to the grand master, who delivers each of them a short charge, as follows, viz.

The Senior Warden.

"Brother C D, you are appointed Senior Warden of this new lodge, and are now invested with the ensign of your office.

"The Level demonstrates that we are descended from the same stock, partake of the same nature, and share the same hope; and though distinctions among men are necessary to preserve subordination, yet no eminence of station should make us forget that we are brethren; for he who is placed on the lowest spoke of fortune's wheel may be entitled to our regard; because

a time will come, and the wisest knows not how soon, when all distinctions, but that of goodness shall cease and death the grand leveller of human greatness, reduce us to the same state.

"Your regular attendance on our stated meetings is essentially necessary; in the absence of the master, you are to govern this lodge; in his presence, you are to assist him in the government of it. I firmly rely on your knowledge of masonry, and attachment to the lodge, for the faithful discharge of the duties of this important trust.-Look well to the West!"

The Junior Warden,

"Brother E F, you are appointed Junior Warden of this new lodge; and are now invested with the badge of your office.

"The Plumb admonishes us to walk uprightly in our several stations, to hold the scale of justice iu equal poise, to observe the just medium between intemperance and pleasure, and to make our passions and prejudices coincide with the line of our duty.

"To you, with such assistance as may be necessary, is entrusted the examination of visitors, and the reception of candidates. To you is also committed the superintendence of the craft during the hours of refreshment; it is therefore indispensably necessary, that you should not only be temperate and discreet, in the indulgence of your own inclinations, but carefully observe that none of the craft be suffered to convert the purposes of refreshment into intemperance and 581771 A

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"Your regular and punctual attendance is particularly requested; and I no doubt that you will faithfully execute the duty which you owe to your present appointment.-Look well to the South !"9

The Treasurer.

"Brother G H, you are appcinted Treasurer of this new lodge. It is your duty to receive all monies from the hands of the secretary, keep just and regular accounts of the same, and pay them out at the worshipful master's will and pleasure, with the consent of the lodge. I trust your regard for the fraternity will prompt you to the faithful discharge of the duties of your office."

The Secretary.

"Brother I K, you are appointed Secretary of this new lodge. It is your duty to observe the worshipful master's will and pleasure, to record the proceedings of the lodge, to receive all monies, and pay them into the hands of the treas

urer.

"Your good inclination to masonry and this lodge, I hope, will induce you to discharge your office with fidelity, and by so doing you will merit the esteem and applause of your brethren." The Senior and Junior Deacons.

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"Brothers L M and N O, you are appointed Deacons of this new lodge. It is your province to attend on the master and wardens, and to act. as their proxies in the active duties of the lodge;

such as in the reception of candidates into the different degrees of masonry; the introduction and accommodation of visitors, and in the immediate practice of our rites. Those columns, as badges of your office, I trust to your care, not doubting your vigilance and attention."

The Stewards.

"Brothers PQ and RS, you are appointed Stewards of this new lodge. The duties of your office are, to assist in the collection of dues and subscriptions, to keep an account of the lodge expenses, to see that the tables are properly furnished at refreshment, and that every brother is suitably provided for; and generally to assist the deacons and other officers in performing their respective duties. Your regular and early attendance will afford the best proof of your zeal and attachment to the lodge."

The Tyler

Is then appointed, and receives the instrument of his office, with a short charge on the occasion. The grand master then addresses the officers and members of the new lodge as follows.

Charge upon the Installation of the Officers of a.. Lodge.

"WORSHIPFUL MASTER,

The grand lodge having committed to your care the superintendance and government of the brethren who are to compose this new lodge, you cannot be insensible of the obligations which

devolve on you, as their head; nor of your responsibility for the faithful discharge of the important duties annexed to your appointment.

"The honour, reputation and usefulness of your lodge will materially depend on the skill and assiduity with which you manage its concerns; while the happiness of its members will be generally promoted, in proportion to the zeal and ability with which you propagate the genuine principles of our institution.

"For a pattern of imitation, consider the great luminary of nature, which, rising in the East, regularly diffuses light and lusture to all within its circle. In like manner it is your province to spread and communicate light and instruction to the brethren of your lodge. Forcibly impress upon them the dignity and high importance of masonry; and seriously admonish them never to disgrace it. Charge them to practice, out of the lodge, those duties which they have been taught in it; and by amiable, discreet and virtuous conduct, to convince mankind of the goodness of the institution; so that when any one is said to be a member of it, the world may know that he is one to whom the burthened heart may pour out its sorrows; to whom distress may prefer its suit: whose hand is guided by justice, and his heart expanded by benevolence. In short, by a diligent observance of the by-laws of your lodge, the constitutions of masonry, and above all the Holy Scriptures, which are given as a rule and guide to your faith, you will be enabled to acquit yourself with honour and reputation, and lay up a crown of rejoicing