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Two Past l\fasters, each with a I..Iight ;* Grand Secretary and Treasurer, with EUlblems; Grand Junior V\Tarden, with Pitcher of Corn; Grand Senior Warden, with Pitcher of Wine; Deputy Grand ~Iaster, with Pitcher of Oil; Grand l\lastcr; Two Stewards, with Rods. .All the otber Brethren keep their places, and assist Lll per.. forming an Ode, which cantinues during the procession, excepting only at the intervals of dedication. The Lodge being uncovered, the first time passing lound it, the Junior Grand vVardenpresents the Pitcher of Corn to the Gr:'1nd ~laster, who pours it upon the Lodge, at the same time pronouncing : -

"In the name of the Great JEIIO'l.AH, to whom be all honor and glory, I do solemnly dedicate this Hall to l\IASONRY." The grand 7tonors a're giroen. The second tiule passing round the I..Iodge, the G-rand Senior

l\r arden presents the pitcher of "Yine to the G-rand l\iaster, who sprinkles it upon t.he Lodge, at the same time

sa~yiug:-

"In the na,Ule of the IIoIJY SAINT JOHNS, I do solemnly this Hall to VIRTUE."

DEDICATE

The grand honors are twÂŁce g-iven. The third time passing round the Lodge, the Deput.y Grand presents the Grttnd l\laster with the pitcher of Oil, who sprinkles it upon the Lodge, Sftyillg:~Iaster

In the name of the whole Fraternity, I do solemnly de~icate this flaIl to UNIVERSAL BENEVOLENCE." The g'rand honors are thrice g"iven. A solelnll Invocation is nlflde to tIle Throne of Grace l)y the G-rand Chaplain, and an ..A.nthem sung; after which the Lodge is covered, and the Cj-rand l\Iaster retires to his Chair.. An Oration is then delivered, and the ceremonies conclude with 11111Sic. 'l'he (Jrand Lodge is tIlen closed in due and ample form. .. Ante, p. 93.


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