r then says:

Trial of Stone.

R. W. Deputy Grand Master, what is the proper implement of your office?

D. G. Master: The Square.

G. M.: What are its moral and Masonic uses?

D. G. M.: To square our actions by the rule of virtue, and prove our
work.

G. M.: Apply the implement of your office to that portion of the stone
that needs to be proved, and make report.

The Square is applied to the four corners.

D. G. M.: Most Worshipful Grand Master, I find the stone to be square.
The Craftsmen have done their duty.

G. M.: R. W. Senior Grand Warden, what is the proper implement of your
office?

S. G. W.: The Level.

G. M.: What are its Masonic uses?

S. G. W.: Morally, it teaches Equality; and by it we prove our work.

G. M.: Apply the implement of your office to that portion of the
corner-stone that needs to be proved, and make report.

Level is applied to the top surface.

S. G. W.: Most Worshipful Grand Master, I find the stone to be level.
The Craftsmen have done their duty.

G. M.: R. W. Junior Warden, what is the proper implement of your office?

J. G. W.: The Plumb.

G. M.: What are its moral and Masonic uses?

J. G. W.: Morally, it teaches rectitude of conduct; and by it we prove
our work.

G. M.: Apply the implement of your office to that portion of the
corner-stone that needs to be proved, and make report.

The Plumb is applied to the sides of the stone.

J. G. W.: Most Worshipful Grand Master, I find the stone to be plumb.
The Craftsmen have done their duty.

Grand Master (striking the stone three times with his gavel), says:

This corner-stone has been tested by the proper implements of Masonry. I
find that the Craftsmen have skillfully and faithfully done their duty;
and I do declare the stone to be well formed and trusty, truly laid, and
correctly proved according to the rules of our Ancient Craft. May the
building be conducted and completed amid the blessings of Plenty, Health
and Peace.

Response by the Craft: So mote it be.

Consecration.

Grand Master: Brother Grand Marshal, you will present the elements of
consecration to the proper officers.

Grand Marshal presents vessel of corn to the D. G. M.; the wine to the
S. G. W.; and the oil to the J. G. W.

Deputy Grand Master advances with the corn, scattering it on the stone,
and says:

I scatter this corn as an emblem of Plenty; may the blessings of
bounteous Heaven be showered upon us, and upon all like patriotic