IX. The United Grand Lodge being now constituted, the first pro-

ceeding, after solemn prayer, shall be to read and proclaim the Act of Union, as previously executed and sealed with the great seals of the two Grand Lodges ; after which, the same shall be solemnly accepted by the Members present. A day shall then be appointed for the installation of the Grand Master, and other Grand Officers, with duo solemnity; upon which occasion, the Grand Master shall, in open Lodge, with his own hand, affix the new great seal to the said instru- ment, which shall be deposited in the archives of the United Grand Lodge, and to be the bond of union among the Masons of the Grand Lodge of England, and the Lodges dependant thereon, until time shall be no more. The said new great seal shall be made for the occasion, and shall be composed out of both -the great seals now in use; after which, the present two great seals shall be broken and defaced ; and the new seal shall be alone used in all warrants, certifi- cates, and other documents, to be issued thereafter.