M. 0. — To guard that Gate, examine all materials sent

-to me for the Holy Tem^Dle, and in any case of difficulty
vor doubt to call a Council of Assist., Bro. Overseers.

W. M. — Bro J. W., your situation in the Lodge?

J. W.— In the South.

W. M. — Why are you placed there ?

J. W. — To observe the Sun at its meridian, to call the
Brethren from labour to refreshment, and from refresh-
ment to labour, and to be aware of, and punish imposters.

W. M. — Bro. S. W., your situation in the Lodge?

S. W.— In the West.

W. M. — Why are you placed there ?

S. W. — To Mark the setting Sun, to close the Lodge by
command of the W. M., and to pay the Mark Masters
their wages, if any be due.

W. M. — Where is the Masters' place ?

Past Master. — In the East.

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\V. M.— Why is lie placed there ?

P. M. — As the Sun rises in the East to open and
enliven the day, so is the W. M. placed in the East to
open the Lodge, and to instruct the Brethren in Mark
Masonry.

W. M — The Lodge being duly formed ; before I declare
it open let us invoke the blessing of the Grand Overseer of
the Universe, and may our labours thus begun in peace
be conducted in order, and closed in harmony. In the
name of the Grd. Overseer of the Universe, I declare the
Lodge open for the instruction and improvement of Mark
Masters (Knocks 1, 1, 11).

S. W.— Knocks 1, 1, 11.

J. W.— Knocks 1, 1, 11.