After which the following declaration and

prayer shall be made.

Brethren-With proper respect to the established customs of the country in which we reside; with due deference to our superiors in church and state; and with unlimited good will to all mankind, we appear in the character of our profession. Invested with the badges of masonry, publicly we declare our obedience and our submission to the laws and government of the country in which we live, and an ardent wish to promote the general good of society.

As it hath pleased the divine Creator to remove our brother from this transitory existence, and to weaken the claim by which we are linked one to another, may his death remind us of our own, and incline us, who survive him, to be more strong in the ties of union and friendship.

To the grave we resign our brother, in expec tation of his immortal happiness; and we pray

Almighty God, of infinite mercy and goodness, extend to us the riches of thine everlasting favour, and crown thy present benefits with honour and immortality. And to God be glory forever.— Amen.

Then the is dropped into the grave; and each

brother near deposites a shovel full of earth on the

coffin, if permitted.

The brethren return to the hall, or place where they formed, and the masonic ornaments, if the deceased was an officer, are in due form returned to the lodge; the proper charges are delivered, and the lodge is closed with a blessing—

May the Lord bless us and keep us. May he give us light and truth, and unite our hearts forever. So mote it be.

Sec. VI.

Order of procession for one lodge on common occa

sions.

Tyler, with a drawn sword.
Stewards, with white rods.

Music, (when the musicians are brethren; otherwise they form on the right and left of the procession, or precede the Tyler.) Entered Apprentices.

The holy writings, square and compass, carried by the oldest member of the lodge not in office, accompanied with the

Chaplain,

Past Masters.
Master.

Grand procession on public occasions.

Two Tylers, with drawn swords.

Music, (when there are two bands.)

Tyler of the oldest lodge, with a drawn sword.
Two Stewards of the oldest lodge, with white rods.
Entered Apprentices.

When the ceremony of consecrating and constituting a lodge, is performed in public, &c. then [New Lodge.

To form as in preceding form, omitting Past Masters and

1

Chaplain.]
Music.

Grand Tyler, with a drawn sword.

Grand Stewards, with white rods.

When masonic halls are to be dedicated, &c, the corn, wine, and oil, are to be carried by brethren placed here in the following order.

[A brother carrying a golden vessel containing corn. Two brethren carrying silver urns, one containing wine, the other oil,]

Grand Secretary and Treasurer.

Master of a lodge bearing the sacred writing, square and compass, on a crimson velvet cushion; supported by the stew

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Given at Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, the

A. L. 58

day of

G. M.

S. G. W.

G. SEC.

Note.-The above certificate does not provide for persons made by dispensation, or for those who have ceased to be members of lodges.

R. W. grand lodge of Pennsylvania, is about to leave the state for a limited time: We, the officers of the said lodge, grant to him this testimonial of his good standing with the fraternity; to be and continue in force until he return among us, unless sooner revoked.

Witness our hands, and the seal of the lodge, this

Ne Variatur. Residence Age

rant from the R. W. grand lodge of Pennsylvania, has regularly withdrawn from the said lodge, and conformed to its by-laws; We, the officers thereof, grant to him this testimonial of his conduct as a worthy brother during his continuance among us, and recommend him to the favourable consideration of the masonic fraternity.

Witness our hands and the seal of the lodge, this

No. 5.

Petition for Warrant, &c.

To the R. W. Grand Lodge of free and accepted masons of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and masonic jurisdiction thereunto belonging.

We, the undersigned, being regular master masons, formerly members of the lodges mentioned against our respective names, and at this time not members of any lodge, pray for a warrant of constitution, empowering us to meet as a regular lodge, at

to be called

and there to discharge the duties of masonry in a constitutional manner, according to the forms of the order, and the rules and regulations of the grand lodge. And we have nominated, and do recommend brother first master, brother

ther

to be the to be the first senior warden, and broto be the first junior warden of the said lodge. The prayer of this petition being granted, we promise strict conformity to the ancient land marks of the order, and the rules and regulations of the grand lodge.

Recommendation by three or more well known and approved master masons.

We recommend, that the prayer of the above petition be granted.

Recommendation of the nearest lodge.

At a meeting of lodge No.

held at

on the

On motion made and seconded: Resolved, that the above petition be recommended to the favourable consideration of the R. W. grand lodge.

[L. S.]

W. M. SEC.

Attest.

No. 6.

Warrant for a New Lodge.

Grand Master,

Deputy Grand Master,
Senior Grand Warden,

Junior Grand Warden.

To all whom it may concern:

The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, and masonic jurisdiction