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576 BOOK OF THE A. AND A. RITE.
W. M. In the name and under the auspices of the Supreme
Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors-General of the thirty-thira
and last degree, I proclaim these children to be purified by Masonic
Baptism, and anointed with the Oil of Consecration to Masonic
duty. Proclaim it along your columns, brethren Senior and
Junior "Wardens, and charge all Free and Accepted Masons (or
all Grand, Elect, Perfect and Sublime Freemasons, Ancient and
Modern) over the surface of the two hemispheres, to know and
acknowledge them as such !
S. W. Brethren of my column, hear ye 1 I proclaim these
children to be purified by Masonic baptism, and anointed with
the Oil of Consecration to Masonic duty, and I charge all, &c.
J. W. Brethren of my column, &c.
W. M. Brother Master of Ceremonies, conduct these, and
those in whose charge they are, to their seats.
This being done
W. AT. Join me in the plaudit, my brethren.
The brethren, with the Master, rap three times three, and cry three
times, "Huzza!" "Huzza!'''' "Huzza!" each time striking the left
shoulder in front with the palm of the right hand; then the Master
rape once, and all seat themselves. He then says
W. M. Brother Orator, the floor is yours.
The Orator pronounces a discourse suitable to the occasion.
The Master then requests the godfathers to address the assembly.
Address of a godfather.
After which he may request any distinguished brother present to
do so.
After the address, the Master requests two young ladies, if any are
present, to pass the box of fraternal assistance. He counts and
declares the amount contributed, and sends it by the Master of Ceremonies
to the Treasurer, with the proper directions, unless some
brother moves that it be given to some particular brother who is in
need ; n which case the Lodge determines.
This done, the Master says
W. M. The labors of the day are concluded. May they be
profitable unto us all ! Go in peace ! and may our Father in heaven
bless and prosper us in all our laudable undertakings ! Amen.
W. 3f. I declare this Lodge at refreshment. Brother Junior
Warden, it remains in your charge.
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