l up,
with his gavel, all present, and then proceed to

Constitute the Lodge.

Grand Master: In the name of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the
State of Arkansas, I now constitute and form you, my beloved brethren,
into a Regular Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. From henceforth we
empower you to meet as a Regular Lodge, constituted in conformity to
the rites of our institution, and the charges of our ancient and
honorable Fraternity; and may the Supreme Architect of the Universe
prosper, direct and counsel you in all your doings.

Response by the brethren: So mote it be.

The Officers of the Grand Lodge will, under the direction of the Grand
Marshal, give the Full Grand Honors. The Grand Marshal will then slowly
replace the covering on the Lodge, during which a choir should chant--

"Glory be to God on High."

The Grand Marshal will then conduct the Grand Master to his chair, and
instruct the officers of the Grand Lodge to resume their respective
stations; and the members of the new Lodge to resume their seats. During
these movements instrumental music should be performed.

Grand Master: (Calls up the assembly.) Worshipful Grand Marshal, you
will make proclamation that ...... Lodge, No. ......, has been regularly
constituted.

Grand Marshal: I am directed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master to
proclaim, and I do hereby proclaim, that ...... Lodge, No. ......, has
been regularly constituted, and duly registered as such in the Grand
Lodge of Arkansas. This proclamation is made from the East, (one knock
by G. M.); from the West, (one knock by the S. G. W.); from the South,
(one knock by the J. G. W.); once, twice, thrice; the Craft will take
due notice and govern itself accordingly. The Grand Honors are given.

Grand Master seats the brethren.

LAYING CORNER STONES.

These ceremonies are conducted only by the Grand Master in person, or by
some brother acting for him, under special dispensation, assisted by the
officers of the Grand Lodge, and such of the Craft as may be invited, or
who may choose to attend, either as Lodges, or as individual brethren.

No corner-stone should be laid with Masonic ceremonies, except those of
acknowledged public structures, or buildings which are to be used for
Masonic purposes; and then only by special request of the proper
authorities.

The Lodge or Lodges in the place where the building is to be erected,
may invite such neighboring Lodges, and other Mason