Grant him firmness of mind. Animate his heart and strengthen his endeavors. May he teach Thy judgments and Thy laws, and be Thy true and faithful servant. Bless him, 0 Lord, and bless the work of his hands. Accept us in mercy. Hear, Thou, our prayer, and grant our earnest supplications. You agree to be cautious in your behavior, courteous to your brethren, and faithful to your Lodge?
Do you submit to these Charges, and promise to support these Regulations, as Masters have done in all ages before you?
The Rule directs that we should punctually observe our duty, press forward in the path of virtue, and, inclining neither to the right nor to the left, in all our actions have eternity in view.
As its lawful custodian, you are carefully to preserve and duly transmit it to your successor in office. The Level reminds us that we are descended from the same stock and partake of the same nature; and, although distinctions among men are necessary to preserve subordination, yet no eminence of station should make us forget that we are brethren and that he who is placed on the lowest spoke of fortune's wheel may be entitled to our regard; because a time will come, and the wisest knows not how soon, when all distinctions but that of goodness shall cease, and death, the grand leveler of human greatness, reduces us to the same state.
In the absence of the Master, you are to govern the Lodge; in his presence, you are to assist him in the government of it. The Plumb admonishes us to walk uprightly in our several stations; to hold the scales of justice in equal poise; to observe the just medium between intemperance and pleasure, and to make our passions and prejudices coincide with the line of our duty.
It is your duty to take charge of the stocks and other property of the Lodge; to receive all moneys from the hands of the Secretary, keep just and regular accounts of the same, pay them out by order of the Worshipful Master and consent of the Lodge. We trust that your regard for the Fraternity will prompt you to the faithful discharge of the duties of your office.
As the prosperity and success of the Lodge in a great measure depend upon the ability, faithfulness and assiduity of the Secretary, the office you assume carries with it great responsibilities, of which, we trust, you have a full appreciation.
Your good inclination to Masonry and your Lodge will induce you to discharge the duties of your office with fidelity; by so doing you will merit the esteem and applause of your brethren. As the prosperity and success of the Lodge in a great measure depend upon the ability, faithfulness and assiduity of the Secretary-Treasurer, the office you assume carries with it great responsibilities, of which, we trust, you have a full appreciation. It is your duty to observe the will and pleasure of the Worshipful Master; record all proceedings of the.
Lodge proper to be written, transmit a copy of the same to the Grand Lodge when required; take charge of the stocks and other property of the Lodge; receive all moneys due the Lodge, keep just and regular accounts of the same, pay them out by order of the Worshipful Master and consent of the Lodge.
Your good inclination will induce you to discharge the duties of your office with fidelity; by so doing you will merit the esteem and applause of your Brethren. The Holy Bible [which is the chart and text-book of your sacred calling] is the Great Light of Masonry, and forever sheds its benignant rays upon every lawful assemblage of Free and Accepted Masons.
From it we learn our duty to God, our neighbors and ourselves. Teach us from its life-giving precepts, and you will have faithfully fulfilled your sacred and important trust. It is fitting that an emblem of the sacred volume should be the jewel of your office, with which you will now be invested. It is your duty to form aria conduct all processions of the brethren of the Lodge on all public occasions; and to attend to such other interests, in the practice of our rites, as occasion may require and the Worshipful Master direct.
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, we entrust to your care, not doubting your vigilance and attention.
You will repair to your respective places in the Lodge. You are to assist the Deacons and other officers in the performance of their respective duties; and, when the Lodge is at refreshment, it will be your province to see that the tables are well furnished, and to extend to members and visiting brethren such attentions as circumstances may suggest.
Your regular and early attendance at our meetings will afford the best proof of your zeal, and of your attachment to the Lodge. Under the direction of the Worshipful Master, you will conduct the musical services of the Lodge. As harmony is the strength and support of all institutions, may the harmony over which you preside strengthen and support every gentle and ennobling emotion of the soul. As the sword is placed in the hands of the Tyler to enable him effectually to guard against the approach of cow-tens and eavesdroppers, and see that none pass or repass but such as are duly qualified, so it should admonish us to set a guard over our thoughts, a watch at our lips, and post a sentinel over our actions; thereby preventing the approach of every unworthy thought, word, or deed, and preserving consciences void of offense toward God and man.
We trust your regard for good order will prompt you to the faithful discharge of your duties. In like manner it is your province to spread and communicate light and instruction to the brethren of your Lodge. Charge them to practice out of the Lodge those duties which they have been taught in it; and, by amiable, virtuous and discreet conduct, to convince mankind of the goodness of the Institution; so that, when a person 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 sorrow; to whom distress may prefer its suit; whose hand is guided by justice, and whose heart is expanded by benevolence.
What you have seen praiseworthy in others, you should carefully emulate; and what in them may have appeared defective, you should in yourselves amend. You should be examples of good order and regularity; for it is only by due regard for the laws, in your own conduct, that you can expect obedience to them from others. In the absence of the Master, you will succeed to higher duties; your acquirements, therefore, must be such that the Craft may never suffer for want of proper instruction.
Humility in bother is an essential duty. May you long enjoy every satisfaction and delight which disinterested friendship can afford. May kindliness and brotherly affection distinguish your conduct as men and Masons.
Within your peaceful walls may your children's children celebrate, with joy and gratitude, the annual recurrence of this auspicious solemnity. And may the tenets of our profession be transmitted through your Lodge, pure and unimpaired, from generation to generation. Whom cometh every good and perfect gift, send down upon Thy servants here assembled the healthful spirit of Thy grace, that they may truly please Thee in all their doings.
Grant, 0 Lord, power of mind and great understanding unto those whom we have this day clothed with authority to preside over and direct the affairs of this Lodge; and so replenish them with the truth of Thy precepts, and adorn them with humility of life, that, both by word and good example, they may faithfully serve Thee, to the glory of thy Holy Name, and to the advancement, for all good purposes, of our beloved Institution. If a recessional is used, the Master should announce that the guests should follow the recessional into the dining room.
When the assembly is done, the Junior officers will be to the front of the line, with the Senior Warden at the West. Free and Accepted Masons. Open Installation of Officers. City, Washington. Elected Officers. This is usually from heads of other Masonic organizations Scottish Rite, the Shrine , or may be personal T got a watch and a pie server.
If you have a gift for the new WM, this is your time to give it, whether you are a Mason or not. Note- it is not common to give gifts to the new WM, unless you are a close friend, or otherwise. Directly after the installation, there is sometimes a receiving line to congratulate the new officers.
There may also be photo opportunities. What would a Masonic event be without cake? After the installation, refreshments are typically served. Mine had a full, albeit small meal of sandwiches and chips. Regardless, there is sure to be time for fellowship. Be sure to congratulate the new officers, especially the new WM.
You can expect for a typical Masonic installation to last about an hour, not including refreshments and fellowships. Other organizations, those with more officers, such as Eastern Star or the Shrine, may take considerable more time. I know that my OES installation was about 2 hours, not including refreshment and fellowship afterward. A final note about installations — check your local Masonic calendar to find out when they are.
If they are open, and they will say something like, Mizpah Open Installation of Officers, or Mizpah Installation — Open, that means that anyone can attend. If someone walked in off the street and wanted to go, they could.
If it is closed, and again, they will say something like Mizpzah Installation -Closed, that means that only the people who are members of that organization can attend. That being said, if you are at all interested about what goes on during Lodge, or any other organization, an installation is an excellent way to get some insight on how they do everything. You are commenting using your WordPress. The first board of officers of a new Chapter must be installed by a Grand Matron or Patron, or a Deputy; who also may install the officers of any Chapter when requested to do so by the Chapter.
The Installing Officer, after assuming the chair, will appoint a Marshal, who will collect the several badges of office and place them where they will be convenient for use. The Secretary will furnish the Marshal with a list of the officers to be installed. If the installation is a public one, an address may be delivered touching the history and purposes of the Order. If a Grand officer presides, the Marshal will be Grand Marshal.
After the appointment of the Marshal and the collection of the badges of office, the installing officer will proceed as follows:. Sisters and Brothers, the selection of a new board of officers is an important event in the history of a Chapter. The welfare of this Chapter and the prosperity of our Order in this place, may be permanently effected by the action of those whom you have chosen to serve as the officers of this Chapter for the ensuing year.
Before investing them with official authority we will invoke the blessing of Him from whom cometh all wisdom and strength. Let us unite in prayer. The Chapter is called up and the Installing Officer or Chaplain offers at the altar the following. We commend to Thy especial care and guidance the officers elect, into whose hands we are about to repose the government of this Chapter. Endue them with a just appreciation of the responsibilities they are about to assume; and may they be ever mindful that a Father's care is always over them and that Thy all-seeing eye is ever upon them.
Bless and prosper our beloved Order; may it be known and honored among the institutions of the land as one whose foundation is laid upon the enduring principle of Truth. Direct our footsteps in ways of pleasantness and paths of peace and may all our doings reflect honor upon Thy Holy Name. You will call the roll of officers elect who, as their names are called, will form a semi-circle on the west side of the altar, facing the East, to receive the Obligation.
The W. Old officers not re-elected nor appointed, may occupy their stations until their successors are installed. When all are in their places, the Marshal will say:. Worthy ————— , the officers-elect are in order and await your pleasure. Sisters and brothers, you behold those who have been selected as officers to serve you for the ensuing year.
Do you still desire that they shall fill the positions to which they have been elected or appointed? I solemnly and sincerely promise, in the presence of the members of this Chapter, that I will, to the best of my ability, faithfully and impartially perform all the duties belonging to the office for which I have been selected.
That I will conform to the By-Laws of this Chapter and the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of the Grand Chapter and do all in my power to promote the welfare and prosperity of our Order. The Chapter and officers will be seated. Worthy ————— , it is with pleasure that I present for installation Sister ————— , who has been elected Worthy Matron of this Chapter for the ensuing year.
Our sister is fully aware of the important responsibility that rests upon her in the acceptance of this trust, yet she is willing to assume it, in the hope that by the aid of her sisters and brothers and the favor of God, she will not prove altogether unworthy of the high honor that has been conferred upon her.
My sister, before proceeding with your investiture, it is necessary that you signify your assent to those Regulations of the Order, upon the strict observance of which its stability and success depend. You admit that the name, character and modes of recognition of the Order of the Eastern Star are unchangeable. You admit that the utmost care should be taken to admit to membership only such persons as possess a good moral character.
You admit that no new Chapter can be legally formed without a Charter or Dispensation from the Grand Chapter within whose jurisdiction it is formed; that no countenance should be given to any illegally formed Chapter, its members, or persons initiated therein. You promise to obey the Laws and Regulations of the Grand Chapter; together with the By-Laws of this Chapter and permit no violation of them by its members. You agree to do all in your power to promote the welfare of this Chapter and to enforce, to the best of your ability, all the rules and regulations of the Order.
Members of ————— Chapter, you have heard your Worthy Matron elect in the pledges she has made; do you promise to support her in the performance of her duties? My sister, the office of Worthy Matron is one of great responsibility and it will require your utmost attention, wisdom and forbearance.
The members will look to you, not only for counsel in all matters that come before the Chapter, but for advice and sympathy in their troubles and sorrows. You should be cautious in the execution of your trust, courteous to the members and ever ready to render a helping hand to sisters or brothers in affliction or adversity.
You should set an example of good order and punctuality; for only by so doing can you expect similar attention from others. Whatever you would deem praiseworthy in another, in your position, you should carefully imitate; and with equal care, avoid what would be blameworthy.
All this you should strive to accomplish by the zealous exercise of your prerogatives as Worthy Matron, to which exalted position your associates have been pleased to elect you. The Marshal will invest the officers with their badges as she is requested to do so by the Installing Officer.
Your badge is the Gavel within the Star, an emblem of authority, admonishing you that upon your judgment and discretion rests the government of this Chapter, and in a great measure, the prosperity of our beautiful Order. The Worthy Matron will ascend the dais, and turning towards the Chapter, stand in her station. The Installing Officer will call up the Chapter and say:.
Worthy Matron, behold your sisters and brothers. Sisters and brothers, behold your Worthy Matron and salute her with the Grand Honors. The Chapter responds by giving the Grand Honors, after which the Chapter is seated.
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