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140 taught in it; and by amiable, discreet, and virtuous conduct, to convince mankind of the goodness of the institution; so that, when any one is said to be a member of it, the world may know that he is one to whom the burdened heart may pour out its sorrows; to whom distress may prefer its suit; whose hand is guided by justice, and his heart expanded by benevolence. In short, by a diligent observance of the by-laws of your Lodge, the constitutions of Masonry and, above all, the Holy Scriptures, which are given as a rule and guide of your faith, you will be enabled to acquit yourself with honor and reputation, and lay up a crown of rejoicing, which shall continue when time shall be no more.

You will now present your subordinate officers in their order.

The subordinate officers are then severally presented to the Grand Master by the new Master, who, having invested each with the insignia of his office, delivers a short charge, as follows:

THE SENIOR WARDEN.

Brother C. D., you are appointed Senior Warden of this Lodge, and are now invested with the badge of your office.

The Level demonstrates that we are descended from the same stock, partake of the same nature, and share the same hope; and though distinctions among men are necessary to preserve subordination, yet no eminence of station should make us forget that we we brethren; for he who is placed on the lowest