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Rh Freemasons of. . . . . . . . . . ., have authorized and empowered, and do hereby authorize and empower, our trusty and well-beloved brethren, A. B.. Worshipful Master; C. D., Senior Warden; and E. F., Junior Warden, to open and hold a Lodge designated as. . . . . Lodge No. . ., under our register and jurisdiction at. . . ., in the State of. . . . . . . . ., or within three miles of the same.

And we do further authorize and empower the said brethren to Admit, Enter, Pass, and Raise Free masons, according to the most ancient customs and usages of the craft, in all ages and nations throughout the world, and not otherwise.

And we do further authorize and empower the said brethren, and their successors in office, to hear and determine all and singular, matters and things, relative to the craft, within the jurisdiction of the said Lodge.

And lastly, we do hereby authorize, empower, and direct our said trusty and well-beloved brethren to install their successors in office, after being duly elected and chosen; to invest them with all the powers and dignities to their offices respectively belonging, and to deliver to them this ; and such successors shall, in like manner, from time to time, install their successors, and proceed in the premises as above directed: such installation to be upon, or immediately preceding, the festival of St. John the Evangelist, during the continuance of the said Lodge forever.

Provided always, that, the said above-named