LAYING THE CORNERSTONE AND ITS CONSECRATION

This ceremony is conducted by the Grand Master or Deputy Grand Master. In the absence of both, the Grand Master may delegate a Present or Past Grand Lodge Officer to perform the ceremony.

At the appointed time, the Grand Lodge Officers convene in the hall of the Lodge at the place. After the Grand Lodge is opened in due form, the Grand Master announces the purpose of the meeting. Then he directs the Grand Marshal to form the Grand Officers and brethren in procession. The Grand Officers shall be clothed in white aprons and white gloves.