others ---- and ----, you are appointed Deacons of this
Lodge, and are now invested with the badge of your office. It is your
province to attend on the Master and Wardens and to act as their proxies
in the active duties of the Lodge; such as in the reception of
candidates into the different degrees of Masonry, the introduction and
accommodation of visitors, and in the immediate practice of our rites.
The Square and Compasses, as badges of your office, I entrust to your
care, not doubting your vigilance and attention.

They are conducted to their stations.

Masters of Ceremonies.

Inst. Off.: Brothers ---- and ----, you have been appointed Masters of
Ceremonies of this Lodge, and will now be invested with the jewels of
your office. The positions to which you are assigned in the Lodge are
very important. You are to assist the Senior Deacon and other officers
in performing their respective duties. Your conduct should be courteous
and dignified. Remember that in your company the candidate will receive
his first impressions of our institution. Your regular and early
attendance at our meetings will afford the best proof of your zeal and
attachment to the Lodge.

They are conducted to their stations.

Tiler.

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

As the Sword is placed in the hands of the Tiler to enable him
effectually to guard the Lodge against the approach of cowans and
eavesdroppers, and suffer none to pass or re-pass except such as are
duly qualified and have permission of the Worshipful Master, so it
should morally serve as a constant admonition to us to set a guard over
our thoughts, a watch at our lips, and a sentinel over our actions,
thereby preventing the approach of every unworthy thought or deed, and
preserving consciences void of offence toward God and toward man. Your
early and punctual attendance will give us the best proof of your
appreciation of and love for the institution.

He is conducted to his station.

The Installing Officer, addressing the Master, when presenting the
Gavel, explains its power and use.

One * of which calls * * *; two * calls * * *; three * calls * * *

Worshipful Master, behold your brethren!

Brethren, behold your Master!

The grand honors are then given the W. M. by the Lodge, the Marshal
leading in the ceremony.

The brethren are now seated. Then th