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S.W. As the Sun rises in the East to open and govern the day, so rises
the Worshipful Master in the East to open and govern his Lodge; to set
the craft to work, and give them good and wholesome instruction for
their labors.

The Master now calls up the Lodge by three raps, himself rising last.

W.M. Brother Senior Warden, it is my will and pleasure that--------
Lodge number--------be now opened on the first degree of Masonry for
the dispatch of such business as may regularly come before it, under
the usual Masonic restrictions. Communicate this order to the Junior
Warden in the South, and he to the craft for their government.

S.W. to J.W. (turning to that officer in the South.) Brother Junior
Warden, it is the will and pleasure of the Worshipful Master in the East
that -------- Lodge number —----- be now opened on the first degree of
Masonry, for the dispatch of such business as may regularly come
before it, under the usual Masonic restrictions. Communicate this order
to the craft for their government.

J.W. to Lodge. Brethren, it is the will and pleasure of the Worshipful
Master in the East, communicated to me by the Senior Warden in the
West, that -—-----Lodge number -------- be now opened on the first
degree of Masonry, for the dispatch of such business as may regularly
come before it, under the usual Masonic restrictions. Take notice and
govern yourselves accordingly.-—LOOK TO THE EAST!

The craft now face the Master, and with him make, slowly and
carefully, the signs of an Entered Apprentice.

After the signs are given, the Junior Warden in the South gives one
rap, followed by the Senior Warden in the West and the Worshipful
Master in the East.

After the usual prayer, the Master proceeds: —

W.M. to Lodge. In the name of God, and the Holy Saints John, I
declare --------Lodge number --------opened in form on the first degree.
Brother Junior Deacon, inform the Tyler.

The Master seats the Lodge by one rap.

The Junior Deacon repairs to the door and knocks thrice upon it, when
it is opened by the Tyler, to whom the Junior Deacon announces that
the Lodge is opened upon the first degree. He then shuts the door and
the Tyler locks it upon the outside.

J.D. to W.M. The duty is performed, Worshipful Master.

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