C. O.—‘ Brethren, we are assembled on

the present occasion for the purpose ef Constituting and Consecrating a
’ New Lodge, and I am commanded by the M. W. G. M. to act as Deputy fro tem., and perform the requisite Cere- mony. I therefore call‘on our worthy Brother, the Chaplain, to give the
Opening Prayer.
Chaplain. —‘O Lord, our Heavenly Father, Architect and Ruler of the Universe, Who dost from Thy Throne behold all the dwellers upon earth! Direct us in all our doings with Thy most ‘gracious favour, and further us with Thy continued help, that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in Thee, we may glorify Thy holy Name.’
6. Chant (Omnes): ‘ So mote it be.’ 7. The Ditecter of Ceremonies addresses - the Consecrating Officer.
*R. W. M., a number of Brethren, duly instructed in the mysteries of the Craft, who are now assembled, have requested me to inform you that the