GRAND LODGE INSPECTOR INSTALLATION CEREMONY

A. INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The Lodge is opened in the 3rd degree.
2. The installation of the incoming Grand Lodge Inspector (GLI); whether private or public, is started after the DDGM or DGL is received by the Lodge.
3. The jewel and collar of the GLI is placed on the WM's table, while the certificate of appointment is on the Secretary's table.
4. The DDGM or the DGL acts as the I.O. A Past Master can act as the M.C.
5. The I.O. remains standing in the East for the whole duration of the installation, and is the one who will read the charges. The I.O. may request any visiting dignitary (a PM) to read the powers and duties of the GLI.
6. The GLI advances to the I.O. at the time he (GLI) is invested with the jewels and the collar. The I.O. does not leave his place in the East.

B. INVESTITURE:

1. Immediately after the reception of the DDGM/DGL in the Lodge, and immediately after the grand honors had been given him; (while the gavel of the Lodge is in the hand of the DDGM), the DDGM and/or DGL may request the WM that the investiture of the duly appointed GLI be performed by him before the members of the Lodge.
2. The investiture must be performed while the WM is sitting in the Oriental Chair (without the hat) while the DDGM or DGL shall perform the investiture standing in the East.
3. The investiture must be performed in a solemn manner to impress upon the members of the Lodge the importance of the GLI to the Grand Lodge.

C. INSTALLATION, CEREMONY:

I.O. - (Standing) Brethren, you are about to witness the Masonic installation of a Grand Lodge Inspector. This installation is being performed to impress upon each of you the importance of the Grand Lodge Inspector as an officer of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines. We would like you to know and understand his Powers and Duties as well as his functions in assisting your Lodge.

I.O. - (Raps-x) VW/Bro. ___________________ Master of Ceremonies (MC) You will approach the altar . . . VW/Bro. MC is the officer duly appointed as GLI of this Lodge, present and ready to be installed in his office?

MC - (sign or bow) He is without, VW Sir, and awaits your pleasure.

I.O. - You will then conduct him inside the Lodge and place him in front of the altar.

MC - (sign or bow and retires. Enters with the officer in the usual manner of a reception, SD & JD crossroads).

OPTIONAL

I.O. - Brethren, the first lesson taught us in Freemasonry is that before entering upon any great or important undertaking we should first invoke the blessing of God. Bro. MC (Chaplain) you will therefore cause the officer to kneel at the altar and lead us in prayer.

I.O. - (raps - x x x)

MC/CHAPLAIN (standing at the west side of the altar, one step behind the kneeling officer)

PRAYER

Our Father, which art in heaven, whose wisdom and goodness manifest themselves in all the works of creation, with filial love and reverence, we invoke Thy blessings upon Thy children here assembled and Thy Grace to consecrate the labors we have to perform. We commend to Thy special care and guidance this officer, WI ______________ ____________________ lately appointed, into whose hands we are about to repose the assistance and guidance to this Lodge. Endue him with a just appreciation of the responsibilities he is about to assume. May he ever be mindful that the Father’s care is always over him and that Thine all seeing eye is ever upon him.

Bless and prosper our beloved Fraternity. May it be known and honored among the institutions of the land as one whose foundation is laid upon the enduring principle of truth. Direct our footsteps in ways of pleasantness and paths of peace and grant that all our acts may reflect honor upon thy Holy Name.

MW - (rap - x)

MC - (Assist GLI to stand erect prayers. Signs or bows) VW Sir, I have great pleasure in presenting to you, Worshipful Brother (GLI’s name); a Past Master of (Lodge name and no.) of MY (year), who has been appointed as Most Worshipful Inspector of this Lodge for the ensuing Masonic Year.

This Certificate of Appointment, duly signed by the Grand Master and stamped by the Seal of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, is evidence that he is the duly appointed Grand Lodge Inspector for this Lodge, (name of Lodge). By these, the Grand Master has also found him to be of good morals, true and trusty, and as he is a lover of the Fraternity the Grand Master has no doubt that he will discharge his duties with fidelity and with honor. (WI escorted by the MC proceeds in front of East and hands certificate of appointment to I.O.).

I.O. - Having seen the Certificate of Appointment, duly signed by Grand Master (name) of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines and his having reposed upon you his confidence in your integrity, in your zealous regard for the interest of Masonry and having chosen you to occupy that honorable position during the ensuing Masonic year, it will now be my duty to remind you of the Powers and Duties as stated in our Grand Lodge Constitution, Masonic Law Book, Revised 1984, Chapter 3, Article V, Secs. 62 and 63. This is to remind you of your powers and Duties as Grand Lodge Inspector of this Lodge, and also to solemnly inform all officers and members of this Lodge, that you shall exercise these Powers and Duties, judiciously and with fairness to all according to the Masonic tenets and virtues as taught to us by the Craft.

WI ___________________, you will face the Brethren of this Lodge ___________________. (done).

Brethren, you now behold before you, WI _________________ ___________________ who has been duly appointed by the Grand Master, MW ___________________, to this Lodge as Grand Lodge Inspector for the ensuing Masonic year. You are hereby required to extend to him all assistance and courtesy, which you usually extend to your Grand Master, and also to his official representative the DDGM (and others so designate).

WI ___________________, you will face the East (done). My Brother we shall now cheerfully proceed to read to you, your Powers and Duties to this Lodge, as stated in our Grand Lodge Constitution.

I.O. - WI ___________________. This is to remind you of the powers you have in this Lodge. They are:

1. It is within your power to visit this Lodge (name and no.) of