ns of the State of Arkansas, I now proclaim that the
corner-stone of the structure to be erected, has this day been found
true and trusty, and laid according to the old customs, by the Grand
Master of Masons.

Closing Ode.

Oration.

Benediction.

Glory be to God on High, and on earth peace, good will toward men! O
Lord, we most heartily beseech Thee with Thy favor to behold and bless
this assemblage; pour down Thy mercies, like the dew that falls upon the
mountains, upon Thy servants engaged in the solemn ceremonies of this
day. Bless, we pray Thee, all the workmen who shall be engaged in the
erection of this edifice; keep them from all forms of accidents and
harm; grant them in health and prosperity to live; and finally, we hope,
after this life, through Thy mercy and forgiveness to attain everlasting
joy and felicity in Thy bright mansion, in Thy holy temple, not made
with hands, eternal in the heavens. Amen.

Response: So mote it be.

After which, the Grand Lodge, with escort, returns to the place whence
it started, and is closed.

The Lodges, and other Masonic bodies, return to their respective halls.

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DEDICATION OF MASONIC HALLS.

At the time appointed for the celebration of the ceremony of dedication,
the Grand Master and his officers, accompanied by the members of the
Grand Lodge, meet in a convenient room, near to the place where the
ceremony is to be performed, and the Grand Lodge is opened in ample
form.

The procession is then formed, under direction of the Grand Marshal,
when the Grand Lodge moves to the hall to be dedicated, in the following
order:

Music;

Tiler, with drawn sword;

Stewards, with white rods;

Master Masons;

Grand Secretaries;

Grand Treasurers;

A Past Master, bearing the Holy Writings, Square and Compass,
supported by two Stewards, with rods;

Two Burning Tapers, borne by two Past Masters;

Chaplain and Orator;

Past Grand Wardens;

Past Deputy Grand Masters;

Past Grand Masters;

The Globes;

Junior Grand Warden, carrying a silver vessel with corn;

Senior Grand Warden, carrying a silver vessel with wine;

Deputy Grand Master, carrying a golden vessel with oil;

The Lodge,
Covered with white linen, carried by four Brethren;

Master of the oldest Lodge, carrying Book of Constitutions;

Grand Master,
Supported by two Deacons, with rods