the
government of the Lodge; but to you is especially committed the
superintendence of the Craft during the hours of refreshment; it is,
therefore, not only necessary that you should be temperate and discreet
in the indulgence of your own inclinations, but carefully observe that
none of the Craft convert the purpose of refreshment into intemperance
or excess. Look well to the South. Guard with vigilance the pillar
committed to your charge, that nothing may disturb the harmony of the
Lodge or mar its beauty.

He is conducted to his proper station.

Treasurer.

Inst. Off.: Brother ---- ----, you have been elected Treasurer of this
Lodge and will now be invested with the jewel of your office.

It is your duty to receive all moneys belonging to the Lodge from the
Secretary, keep a just and true account thereof, and pay them out by
order of the Worshipful Master and consent of the Lodge. Your own honor
and the confidence the brethren repose in you will arouse you to that
faithfulness in the discharge of the duties of your office which its
important nature demands.

He is conducted to his station.

Secretary.

Inst. Off.: Brother ---- ----, you have been elected Secretary of this
Lodge, and will now be invested with the jewel of your office.

It is your duty to "keep a faithful record of all things pertaining to
the Lodge, proper to be written, transmit a copy of the same to the
Grand Lodge when required, receive all moneys due the Lodge and pay them
to the Treasurer, taking his receipt for the same."

Your love for the Craft and attachment to the Lodge will induce you
cheerfully to fulfill the very important duties of your office, and in
so doing you will merit the esteem of your brethren.

He is conducted to his station.

Chaplain.

Inst. Off.: Brother ---- ----, you have been appointed Chaplain of this
Lodge, and will now be invested with the jewel of your office.

It will be your duty to perform those solemn services which we should
constantly render to our infinite Creator, and which, when offered by
one whose holy profession is "to point to heaven and lead the way," may,
by refining our souls, strengthening our virtues, and purifying our
minds, prepare us for admission into the society of those above, whose
happiness will be as endless as it is perfect.

He is conducted to his station, which is in the East in front and to the
left of the W. M.

The Senior and Junior Deacons.

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