"It is your duty to keep the records regularly, fairly, and faithfully; to receive all monies, and pay the same into the hands of the treasurer.

"Your love to the craft, and attachment to this lodge, will induce you cheerfully to fulfil the duties of your of fice, and in so doing, you will merit the esteem of your brethren."

To the Treasurer.

"Brother 1. K, I invest you with the badge of your office, as Treasurer of this lodge.

"Your honour, and the confidence of your brethren reposed in you, will excite you to that faithfulness in the discharge of the duties of your office, which their important nature demands.

To the Senior Deacon.

"Brother L. M., I invest you with the badge of your office, as senior deacon of this lodge.

"You must be sensible, that your station is one of considerable importance. You will be attentive to the worshipful master, careful in introducing visitors, and in accommodating them, Be watchful in preparation, and although you halt at the door of the temple, lead those rightly, who require it.

"Your regular and early attendance upon the lodge, being highly necessary, is expected."

To the Junior Deacon.

"Brother N. O., I invest you with the badge of your office, as junior deacon of this lodge. Whatever is delivered to you in the West, faithfully carry to the South. To that which is more immediately your care, be particularly attentive. Prepare duly, lead upon the square,

and be prompt like a workman. Your regular attendance on the lodge, it is hoped, will not be neglected."

To the Stewards.

"Brothers P. Q. and R. S., you are appointed stewards of this new lodge, and I invest you with the badges of your office. Your duties are, to assist in the collection of dues and subscriptions, to provide necessary refreshment, by the advice of the master, and see the table furnished, at his command; and you are to keep an exact account of all expense for supplies, and give information of what may be in store, or what may be wanted. Your regular and early attendance on the lodge, will be a sure proof of your attachment to it."

-To the Tyler.

"Brother T. U., I invest you with the badge of your office, as tyler to this lodge.

"A faithful discharge of your duty is necessary for the safety of the craft; and your constant attention upon the lodge cannot be dispensed with, except by the permission of the master."

The master of the new lodge then advances, and returns thanks to the grand master and officers, after the following manner;

" MOST WORSHIpful,

"Permit me to render to you and to the grand lodge, my thanks, and the thanks of this lodge, for the honour now conferred on us. It shall be our care to cultivate the sublime art, and to perform with assiduity the duties incumbent on us."

The grand master, or some brother, by his appoint

ment, then delivers an address to the master, the officers, and brethren of the new lodge.

Various charges have been composed suitable to this occasion; but the following being not only brief, but comprehensive, will fully answer the purpose.

Charge to a Master at his Installation.

WORSHIPFUL MASTER,

"You have been of too long standing, and are too good a member of our community, to require, at this time, any information respecting the duties of your office. What you have seen praiseworthy in others, we are persuaded, that you will endeavour to imitate, and that whatever you have seen defective amongst us, you will amend in yourself.

"We have, therefore, the greatest reason to expect, that you will be constant and regular in your attendance on the lodge, faithful and diligent in the discharge of your duty; and that you will make the honour of the Supreme Architect of the universe, and the good of the craft, the chief objects of your regard.

"While we are confident, that you will pay punctual attendance to the laws and regulations of this society, as more particularly becoming your present station, we trust, that you will, at the same time, require a due obedience to them all, from every member, well knowing, that without this, the best laws are useless.

"For a pattern of imitation, consider the great luminary of nature, which, rising in the east, regularly dif fuses light and lustre to all within its circle. In like manner, it is your province to spread and communicate light and instruction to the brethren of the lodge. Forcibly impress upon them the dignity and high importance of masonry, and seriously admonish them never

to disgrace them. Charge them to practise out of the lodge, those duties, which they have been taught in it, and by amiable, discreet, and virtuous conduct, to con vince 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 woes; to whom distress may prefer its suit; whom bigotry has never prevented from being the friend of virtuous men of all professions; whose hand is guided by justice, and heart expanded by benevolence'; who listens to the admonitions of temperance, and the modest voice of humility; and whose life demonstrates his love of God, and regard to men. Tell them that whatever eloquence they may exert in speaking of the excellence of their order, it is their example only, which can recommend and do service to it. 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, when time shall be no more.

"BROTHER SENIOR AND JUNIOR WARDENS,

"And other officers of the lodge, you will remember, that it is your duty to assist the master in the discharge and execution of his trust, to diffuse light, and impart knowledge, to all the brethren under his care; to keep them in just order, so that nothing may obstruct the peace and harmony of the lodge; and that these may be the better preserved, you must carefully inquire into the character of all candidates for admission into this society, and recommend no one, who, in your opinion, is unworthy of the privileges of free-masonry, rejecting those, who would dishonour our cause, and disturb our peace.

"Encourage the brethren to work cheerfully, giving them refreshments in their fatigue, and reward for their merit; so that when dismissed, none may go away dissatisfied.

"BRETHREN of

LODGE,

Such is the nature of our institution, that, as some must, of necessity, rule and teach, others, must, of course, learn to submit and obey. Humility is, in both, an essential duty. The officers, who are appointed to govern this lodge, are so well acquainted with the laws of the institution, that they will not exceed the powers, with which they are entrusted; and you are of too generous dispositions, to envy their preferment. You will, therefore, readily follow their advice and instruction, submit cheerfully to their decisions, and lay aside all resentments and prejudices against each other. Let complacency and benevolence distinguish all your communications, so that you may be BRETHREN, not only in name, but in the full import and extent of so endearing an appellation.

"Finally, my brethren, as this association has been. formed and perfected in so much unanimity and concord, in which we greatly rejoice, so may it continue. Then the genuine principles of free-masonry will be cultivated and supported, and your lodge will flourish and be truly respectable; you will bring credit to the craft, and do good to mankind. With this pleasing prospect, I rest assured of your steady perseverance, and conclude, with wishing you, my brethren, joy in your master, wardens, and other officers, and in your establishment and union; and may the tenets of our profession, be transmitted through your lodge, pure and unimpaired from generation. to generation."

The grand marshal then proclaims the new lodge, in the following manner, viz.