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OFFICERS' INSTALLATION

The Grand Master or his proxy installs officers of new lodges; in
existing lodges the retiring Worshipful Master has the prerogative but
the installation may be done by his proxy.

The installing officer should be addressed by his title of Worshipful and
his assistant as Brother Marshal. A Master or Past Master should not be
addressed as Most Worshipful or Right Worshipful unless he has such
title.

Every officer should be installed with the complete ceremony.

At the discretion of the installing officer the following order may be
inverted, when the ceremony will begin with the installation of the Tyler.

The Worshipful Master-elect is conducted to the altar by the Marshal,
who says:

Marshal.—Worshipful Master, I present for installation Brother
-----------, who has been elected Worshipful Master of this
lodge for the ensuing year.

Installing Officer.—Brother Marshal, have you carefully examined
the brother, and do you find him qualified to discharge the duties of the
office to which he has been elected?

Marshal.—Worshipful Master, I have carefully examined and so found
him.

Installing Officer—My brother, previous to your investiture, it is
necessary that you should signify your assent to those ancient Charges
and Regulations which point out the duty of a Master of a Lodge.

I. You agree to be a good man and true, and strictly to obey the
moral law?

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