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r^CONCERNiyG GOD 4KD REMGIOX.''

/,;/ A Mason is dbli*'ed, by h's tennre, W o>)cy the mond*^ law ; anU if he rightly un(ler.st;ind the art, lie will never be' V'^> a stupid lit] lerfet nor an irreligious liberti no. . Ifo. of all men,*v." 8Hbyl(tb63t understand that (lod sceth not as iniiii >iOcth

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^'^]t for mam looketh at the outward appearance, but (lod l<K»kcthI at Jbhe' heart. A Mas^u i:*;* therefore, 'particularly t»onnd

*i ueV€r*io acf against the dictates of his conscience. Lot anfan's Religion, or mode of worship, be what it n.aVj .c is

n't»oxcltlued from the order, provided ho believe iti the' .^»/gMriuu^ architect of heaven Mnl earth, and practice the

£ JL>i^tcredj duties of' mbralitv. Masons unite with the virtuous

*' '/gt eye|y nei-suasion in the firm and ploa>ini;- bond of fratcr-

^ 'Wl icArfe ; they are taught to view the errors of mankind,.

' •'^With <?omp'assion. and fo fstrive W the purity of tluMr own

^^ ,^"ji€onduct, to demoiu>trat6 the superior excellence of tlie faith

^ '^ .they may profess. Thus masonry is the centre <»f unionv bet\^een good men and true,^ and the hai>py' moans of cou-

^;,7' eiUaUng h'iendsbip amono:st those who must otherwise have**^rftr^i|i»ned at a perpetual mstance. ^ •- > ,

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lig. ' A Masou 14 U peaceful subject to The civit powers v>lier-

^i^ ever he resides or works, and is neve: to be cr^ncerncd in'

' plot* and conspiracies against the peace .and wblfjiro of the

nation, UDr to behave himself undufifully to iufeiior niaui-

ttates. lie i> cheerfully to confonu to every lawful autlm!--

J ity ; to uplioiij on every occasion, "the intere-sts of tlic

'community ; find jealously j»romote the ]>rospcnty of his

dWu country. Masonry has ever tioiuished in times t,>f pcai <_•

and been always injured by war, bloodshed ami ctMifiision ;

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ttblene.ss un<l NJjit.tj^^; whereby they practically

cavils of their ailvcrsariu.s and promote the hone

tcrnity. Craftsmen are Ijouiul by peculiar ties

peace, cultivate barmoijy, and live m concord a

love.

>":':*, '* m.-OF LODGES.

• A \ods^e 18 a place where free masons assen

•and to instruct and irapro\'e themselves in the

theii ancient science, lb an extended sense

persons as vv.ell as to place ; 'hence every regulj

or duly organized meeting of masons is call

, Every brother ought to belongj to some lodge ai

to its bylaws and the general regulations of th

lodge may be either general or^ particular as v

understood by attending it, and there a knowlestablished nsagcs and customs of the cruft are

acquired. From ancient times no master or fell

absent from his lodge, especially when warned t

it, without incurring a severe censure, unless it

the master and wardens that pure necessity hint

The persons made masons or admitted m(lodwe must be good and true men, free born, an

and discreet age and sound judgment, no h.women, no immoral or scandalous nien, but of i

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All preferment among masons is groundei

worth -and personal merit only, that so the lords

served, the brethren not piit to shame, nor thedespised ; therefore no master or warden is

. seniority, -but for his merit. It is impossiblethese things in writing, and therefore every battend in his place, and learn them in a way pecfraternity . Candidates may, nevertheless, knnuister ij!»ould Uike an ai>prcntice unless he hi

employment for him ; and unless he be a peifeainy HO maim or defect in his bodjjy that mayincapable of hiaruing the art, of serying his m

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F LODGES. ' *.

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re free masons aissemble to works themselves in the mysteries ofan extended sense it applies tohence every regular assembly,

? of masons is called a lodge.5n,^ to some lodge and be subjectral regulations of the craft. Ail or particular as will be bestand there a knowledge of the

)ms of the cr.ift are alone to belies no master or fellow could be-ially when warned to appear atre censure, unless it appeared tot pure necessity hindered him.sons or admitted members of ae men, free born, and of matureid judgment, no bondmen, nodalous men, but of good report.

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; to shame, nor the royal craftster or yvarden is chosen byt. It is impossible to describetlierefore every brother must

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and of being made a brother, aiid thcfi ^^ /u|lf)W-craft in duetime,'after ho has served sn«;li a term of joars as the customof the country directs, and that V'- ijhoull ho «lesccndcd of

honest parents, that so, when ot'i wise (^iiaiiKcd, he mayarrive at the honor of lieing the \ ardeii and then the ni;is-

ter of the lodge, the grand w rilen. ami at l»'iigtli the grandmaster ot all tlie lodges, act Jing to his nierit.

No brother can oe a warden imtil he has passed the part

of a followciiiff, nor a master u: til uc hasaitedas a warden,nor ^rand warden until he h.us hoen a fellowciMl't hcf<tre his

election, wlio is also to be nobly honi, or a gentleman of the

best fashit^n, or some eminent scholar, vv sione rnrioiis

,.' iirchitect, oi* otlier artist descended of honest pandits, and'*who is of singularly great merit intheoiiinion of the fudges.

• >» These rulers and goverrtoi-s, supreme and >Mhordinate,

at the ancient lodge, are to he obeyed in Jlieit r«'s[teetive

t.statrous by all the brediren, aceonling to the old charges

>^'>yind reflations, with all hiunility, reverence, love and^alacrity. r .

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Ciuft, 10118 called a Master Mason until he luul }mn fleeted into*",•

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vV'.—OF THE .\iANxVGEMENT OF .THE CRAFT IN/ ? ' cK-. .H 'WORKING. * >; *. - /r All masons shall work honestly oii working <lays that

they may live creditably on holy days; and the time appoint-

ed by the law of tlie land, orcontirmed by custom, shall 1-e

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The most expert of the fellow craftsmen shall be chosen' or appointed the master or overseer of the lord's jvork who

', is ^o Dp piled master bv all who woik under hih». The•'craftsmen are to avoid all unbecomin<j langnap-,- and to call

i* each other by no disobliging name, hnt brother or fellow:-"** and to behave themselves courteously within and without tlie

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The Master, knowing himself to be able of cuiminir,

shall undertake the lord'sVork as reasonably as p(*ssililo, aiid

truly disi»ense his goods as if they were his own; iiof to give

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Both tlie master and the masons receiv

justly, shall be faithful to the lord, and hone

work, whether task or journey, nor put tl

that hath been accustomed to journey.

None shall discover euvj- at the prosper

nor. supplant him, or put him out of his worable to finish the same; for no man can finisl

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^am.uch to the lord's profit, unless he be thoned with the designs and draughts of him thj

•' When a iellow-craftsman is chosen \vav(

under the master, he shall be true both to

Iows,.shalIeurefully oyei-see the work in ,the

to, the lord's profit and his bretji.ren shall ob(* -^-AU masons employed shall rrieekly rece

,. Without, murmuring or mutiny, and not detin the work be finished. '. ' ''• •'''•

•A younger brothev shall be instructed

prevent spoiling the matenals for want of

for iiicreasing and continuing of l)r()tlierly lo

_,All'the tools used in working shall be a

Grand Lodge. .

No laborei' shall be employed in the

masonry; nor shall free masons \vork \vith th

free, without am urgent necessity; nor sliiill th(

ei '.and uuaccei)ted masons as they should t

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IN iHE-ipDQE WHILE C0N8TITUTI

You are not to hold pnvate committ(conversation, without leave of the master,anything impertinently or unseemly, nor t

master or wardeuo, or any brother speakingnoc'behave yourself ludicrously or jestingly \

is engaged in what is serious and solemn ; nc

coming language upon any pretense whatsoedue reverence to your master, wardens and 1

them to worship.; .

If any comi>liiint be broiiglit, the broth(shall stand to the award und dctcrmiiuitioii

who are the proper and conipctout judges of

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sman is chosen warden of the workall be true both to master and fel-see the work in ,the master's abseut-ens bret.hi'en shall obey him.3d shall meekly receive their wages'mutiny, and not desert the raasteV• ..

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shall be instructed in working'^Sterials for want of judgement ''andimng of brotherly love.

1 Working shall be approved by the

e employed in the proper work ofmasons work \yith those that are notecessity; nor sluill they teach labor-3usas they should teach a 'brother

BEHAVIOK,V'iz.: . ,

SE WHILE CONSTITUTED^

d private committees or separateave of the master, nor to talk ofor unseemly, nor to.interrupt thely brother s[)eaking to the master:-;roiisly or jestingly while '!ie lodgelous and solemn ; nor use anv unbe-ly pi-etense whatsoever but'to pavaster, wardens and fellows, :;nd put

l'>'"nglit, the brother found giiilfvand dctcnniuation of the &d<ro,onq.otcnt judges of all such cont!'o^It l)y appeal to the Grand Lod-cl

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liindered the meanwdiile, in which case ii particular refer-

ence may be made ; but ^'ou must never <f(» to law about

what concerneth masonry, without ah ^jibsol

apparent to the lodge. .^ "v

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AFTER THE LODOE 18 OVKU AND THE BRKTIIRE.V NOT GONE.

You may enjoy yourselves with innocoiitmii-th, treating

one another according to ability, but avoidiu-j all excess, ov

forcing any brother to eat or drink beyond Lis indiuation,,

or. hindering him from going when his occasiwis cull hiin»-

or doin^ or saying anything ottensive, or that may fo. bidau.'ftosy and free conversation ; for that would blast our liarniony

jsiucf defeat our laudable purposes. Therefore no private

*[>ique8 or quarrels must b.e brought witliin the door of the

iiiiflge, far less any quiu'rels about rehgioii,. or natiojis, or

^'nhUe policy, we being only as masons, of tne universal relig-

ion above mentioned ; we are also of all nations, tongues,

kindreds and languages, and are veaolved against all politics,

aa what never yet conduced to the welfare of the lodge, nor

ever wilL » -. . • ."'. ,;'

WHEN BRETHREN MEE% WITHOUT STRANGERS, BUT NOT IN A

t.OI>OE FORMED.

You are to salute one another in a courteous manner, as

you will be instructed, calling each other brother, freely

giving mutual instruction as shall be thought expedient,

without being overseen or overheard, and without encroach-

ing upon each other, or derogating from that respect whichid due to any brothoi', y/ere he not a mason ; for though all

masons are as brethren upon the same level, yet masonrytakes no honor from a man that he had before ; nay, rather

it adds to his honor, especially if he has deserved welj of

.A the brotlierhood, who must givp honor to whom it is due,

*-and avoid ill manners. «?'*'.*^, IN PRESENCE OF STRANGERS, NOT'maSONS.

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; You should be cautious in your words and carriage, that

,. the most penetrating stranger shall iiot be able to discover

or find out what is not proper to be intimat*,^! ; aiiil sonio-

times you shall <livert a discourse, and manage it prudently

^lur the honor of the fraternity. •

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You are to act as becomes a moral and ^^'is

ticulurl^- not\o let your family, friends and neigl

the coucenis of the lodge, &c.; but wisely to' own honor, and that of your ancient brotherhoot

•ihot, to be mentioned here. You must also

• Health by not continuing togetlier too late or tc

•home after lodge hours are past ; and by avoid

OK drunkeuess that your families be not neglecte

;nor.you disabled from worldna:. -/

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TOWARDS A STRAKGE BRQlBER.

''' You are cautiously to examine him in such ;

prudence shall direct yoy, that you may not

upon by ftn ignorant, false ptetender, whom youwith contenipt and derision, and beware of givi

hints of knowledge.,

Bjut if you discover him to be a true and genuyou are to respect him accordingly ; and if lie is i

must relieve him if you can, or else direct him li

- be relieved. You mu§t employ him some ds

recommend him to be employed. But you are i

to do beyond your ability ; onl;- to prefer apethat is a good man aiid true, before any other posame circumstances.

'\. Finally.—All these charges you are to obsei

those that shall be communicated to you in an(

cultivating brotherly love, the foundation and coj

^ cement and glory of this ancient fraternity ; i

' wrangling and quarrelling, all slaudering andnot permitting otiiers to slander any honest brotl

fending his character and doing him all good ofl

as is consistent with your honor and safety, andAnd if any of them do you injury, you muyour own or his fodge ; and from thence you mithe giimd lodge, at the annual communication, r

the ancient laudable conduct of our forefathenation ; never taking a legal course but wheti th

not be otiierwise decided, and patiently iistenin^i

est and friendly advice of master and fellows,^

would prevent you going to law with strangers

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mes a moml and ^^'ise man; |.ur-

ily, friends and neighbours, knowko.; but wisely to consult your1* ancient brotherliood, for reasons

You must also consult yourgether too late or too long frompast

; and by avoiding ^luttonyQilies be not neglected or mjured,ang.

>STRANGE BRQIflER.

xamine him in such a method asthat you may not be imposedfetender, whom you are to rejectand beware of giving him any

to be a true and genuine brother,dingly

; and if he is in want you,or else direct him ho>v; he maymploy him some days or elseoyed. But you are not chargedonl;- to prefer apc^or brotherbefore any other people in the

•ges you are to observe, ancjalsocated to you in another way

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e foundation and cope stone,, tlie

mcient fraternity ; avoiding allall slandering and backbiting,der any honest brother, but de-ing him all good offices, as farlor and safety, and \\o further,ou injury, you must. apply tofrom thence you may appeal to\\ communication, as has been^•t of our forefathers in everycourse but when the case can-d patiently listening to the hou-laster and fellows, when theylaw with strangers, or would

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. and to discountenance impo8tei"8 and all dissent

original plan of free masonry.^». You agree to promote the general go

to cultivate the social virtues, and to pronagatL ed^ct of the mystic art, as far as your innueuc• caiijfextend. :. .".

•» vY^P. You promise to pay homage to the Gfof the time bemg, and to his officers when d.\

and strictly to conform to every edict of the gn*•

11. Ypu admit that it is not in the power6p body of men to make innovation in the bo(l>'

. 12;_You promise a regular attendance

. muuications and committeesol the Grand Lodge•ing proper notice thereof ; and to pay attenticduties of fi*ee masonry, upon proper and con\sions. . ;

1^. You admit that no new lodge can be J

out permission of the Grand Master and that noought to be given to any irregular lodge, or toinitiated therein ; and no public i:)rocession of nuwith the badges of the order can take placespecial license of the Grand Master.

14. You admit that no person can regular]free mason or admitted a member of any lodprevious notice and due enquii-y into his charact<no brother can be advanced to a higher degreStrict conformity;with the laws of the Grand Lo

I 15. You promise that no visitor shall be r

iypUT lodge without due examination, and^^rocZt\fjaucher8 of his having been initiated in a regula

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to and promise to support these charges and remasters have done in all ages ':"' Upon his ansvaffii-mative, the ceremony of installation shall pr

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Bspect genuine and true brethrenostei-8 and all dissenters from thexy.

mote the general good of society,les, and to propagate the knowl-fur as your influence and abihty

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Jverj edict of the grand lodge.fc is not in the power of any mnii,novation in the body of masonry.regular attendance on the com-jsof the Grand Lodge uponreceiv-and to pay attention to all theon proper and convenient occa-

o new lodge can be formed with-c! Master and that no countenanceregular lodge, or to any peraoniiblic procession of masons.clothed iier can take place without the

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person can regularly be made amember of any lodge; withoutluiiy into his character ; and that1 to a higher degree except inaws of the Grand Lodge.; no visitor shall be received intoimination, ^ndi jyroduchtg properinitiated in a regular lodge.

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,<Grand Master or instuniiig officer

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ct, as follows ;—" Do you submit

lese charges and regulations ases ?" Upon his answering in thef installation shall proceed,

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7 ..-.GBNBI^AIi I^BGULATIONS^

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BRITISH COLUMBIA.:\r'^ 'A'

•»:" RiviSEO AND Adopted 8th June, 1887.

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1. The' style and title of the Grand Lodge shall be

"ThjB M.'.W.*. C and Lodge of Ancient, Free and Acceitt-

ed Masons of British Columbia." .

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'VHOW CONSTITUTED.

2. The Grand Lodge shall consist of the elective andappointed officers, (except the Grand Tyler), with all Past

Grand Officers, (except Past Grand Tylers), continuing to

subscribe to a lodge, the Masters and Wardens of all private

lodges, and all Past blasters bein^ members of jnivate lodges;

providetl tha:t no brother shall rank as a Past Grand Officer,

unless at the time of holding office in Grand Lodge, he waseither aAhister or Past Master of some lodge.

B. Should neither the Woi-shipful Master, nor the

Wardens of the lodge attend any communication of the

Orand Lod^e, such lodge by its vote, properly certified b^-

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the Worsliipful Master and Secretaiy, and untdelegate any Master or Past Master in good stsi

resent their lodge, but no proxy shall be vali

nanie of the brother so delegated shall have bethe proxy, previous to its being signed by theMaste.r and Secretary of the lodge ; and norepresen't by proxy more than oire vote. A.sileh.wntten proxy shall be delivered to the <

tfliry. before the communication of the Grand L(••*

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4. The officers of the Grand Lodge shall I

ly elected or appointed as hereinafter providetheir offices for one year, or until their successcbeen regularly elected or appointed and instalk

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communication, shall appoint three scrutineers,

it shall be to collect the ballots for Grandscrutineers shall call out the names to the Gnmwho shall take account of the same, and report

6. The elective officers, respectively, are

:by ballot, and a raajority of all the votes cast si

sary for election. In the event of tliere beinij

two names, not one o£ which has a majority of^cast, the name that has the least number of v<

i dropped and the ])allot spread again. If no na

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a majority of all the votes cast, the name havinumber shall be dropped, and so on until onl^[^remain, when, the one receiving the greater nun' shall be declared elected. ^^

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Grand Lodge, shall take place at the annual conwhen those present shall be duly installed and[ancient form.

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[in the Grand Lodge, (except the^ office of Gra[or Grauil Tyler), unless he shall have beeinstalled Worshipful Master of a subordinate loi

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proxy sluill be valid unless theegatcd shall have been written in

aeiug signed by the Worahipfulthe lodiic : and no brother canthan one vote. A dnplicate of

B delivered to the Grand Secre-ition of tile Grand Lodge^

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r or presiding oflScer at the annualint three scrutineers, whose dutyjallots for Grand Officers. Thee names to the Gnmd Secretary,

;he same, and report the rcj«;ult. •-.

rs, respectively, are to be chosenF all the votes cast shall be ueces-ivent of there beiii^- move than;h has a miijority of al\ Ine votesleast number of votes shall beead again. If no name then hascast, the name having the lelist

md so on uutil only two namesiving the greater number of votes

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The officers of the Grand Lodge shall consist of

The Most Worshipful Grand Master.

Deputy Grand Master.

Senior Grand AVardcn.

Junior Grand Warden.' Grand Chaplain.

•Grand Treasurer.

ii/. •' ^^^^ Secretary.

*^. ^ Senior Grand Deacon.

Junior Grand Deacon.

,Grand Supcrinten't of W'ks.Grand Dircc'r of Ceremonies.

Grand Marshal.

Grand Sword Bearer.

Grand Standard Bearer.

Grand Organist.

Grand Pursuivant. v •

Grand Stewards.

Grand Tyler.

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. ";.'-Hight " Deputy Grand Master.^- M^, Senior Grand "Warden.

^^^I Junior Grand Warden.

"• Grand Chaplain.« * Grand Treasurer.«

. Grand Secretary.

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he shall have been regiihn-Iy

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Grand Master, viz. :

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Junior Deacon.Superintendent of Works.

Director of Ceremonies.

Marshal.Sword Bearer.

Standard Bearer. ^'

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v,:[ 18. 'The rank of officers and membersLodge shall be as follows :

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The M.-.W.-. The Grand MasterM.'.W.'.Past Grand Masters according to seui

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Deputy Grand MasterPast " " Masters.

Senior Grand Warden.Past " " Wardens.

Junior Grand Warden.Past " •• " Wardens.

(oJiand Chaplain. ':,

Past " Chaplains.

Grand Treasurer.

Past " Treasurers.

Grand Secretary.

Past " Secretaries.

Senior Grand Deacon.Past " " Deacons. i

Junior Grand Deacon.Past " " Deacons.

Grand Superintendent of WorktPast " Superintendents of Worl<

Grand Directoi* of Ceremonies.Past " ; Directors of Ceremonies.

Grand Marshal. . /.;.

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" GrarMi Sword Bearer.

Past " Sword Bearers.

Granct Standard Bearer.

Past " Standard Bearers.

Grand Organist.

Past ;" Organists.

Grand Pursuivant.

Past , " Pursuivants.

Grand Stewards. *

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riutendent of Works,rintendents of Works,ctoi* of Ceremonies.;tors of Ceremonies,hal. ,v

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leer shall be the same as those projierly beloiigi

ice 80 filled by hirn. The Grand Lodge is decl

HI in ample form when the Grand Master is pr

foi-Di when a past master or the Deputy presid

ler times only in form, yet with the same autho

21. By the ancient constitutions and usa^esonry, the Grand Lodge, as the supreme masonic

rthis rrovince, is invested with certain original,". inalienable powers and priN-ileges. Amon^power of enacting laws and regulations for tn

^nt of the Craft, and of alteiing, repealing and>m, always taking care to preserve the ancient la

Grand Lodge has also the inherent p iwer of i

regulating and deciding all matters relativ

ift, or to particular lodges, or to individual brot

exclusive power of erasing lodges, of preservii

|lished systems of work and lectures, of issuing

UA new lodges, and of suspending or revoking the

*../^ 22. All difierences or complaints that cannot

modated privately, or in some regular lodge, sha

fivered in writing to the Grand Secretary, who sha

imuni cation before the Grand Master, who ma^le to the Committee on Grievances. Wheiies shall have been summoned to attend thereo

shall have been investigated, such order andmay be made as shall be authorized by the

dations of the Grand Lodge.

^LTJATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT '

GRAND LODGE DURING THE TIMOF BUSINESS.

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28. Opening the Grand Lodge.Reading and confirmation of minutes.

Communications from the Grand Master,

Communications from the Deputy GranReports from the Grand Secretary.

Reports from the Grand Treasurer.

Reports from the several Committees, et

Reading and disposing of letters, bills, et

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of any pro tempore presifliiigxsc proncrly belonging to thejirand Lodge is deuluretl to boGrand Master is present ; inor the Deputy presides ; at allwith the same authority.

titutions and usages of free;he supreme masonic authorityith certain original, essential,pri^^leges. Amon^ these is

d regulations for the govern-iug, repealing and abrogating•eserve the ancient landmarks.inherent p .wer of investigat-all matters relative to the

or to individual brothers, andlodges, of preserving the es-

lectures, of issuing warrrantsiiiig or revoking the same.

nplaintsthat caunot beaccom-regular lodge, shall be de-

cl Secretary, who shall lay theind Master, who may refer the"Gnevances. When all theued to attend thereon, and the;ed, such order and adjudica-authorized by the laws ande. ^

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a the Grand Master. .•

11 the Deputy Grand Maind Secretary.md Treasurer.oral Committees, etc.

g of letters, bills, etc.

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Money grants.

Deferred business.*

Election and installation of olKccrs.

New business. \Closing the Grand Lodge.

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vJber of legalvotes, "except the election of (iraiid ..lllccisand' ameiidmonfs to the Constitution," each siiburdiMute lodge

' having three votes, each officer and member of (Jrand•^ yLodge (except the Grand Tyler) one vote, and the Grand

Master a casting vote in case of equal di vision, unless thelodge for the sake of expedition think proper to leave anyparticular subject to the determination of the Grand Master.

When any subject can be satisfactorily settled by an openvote, the votes of the members are always to be signified in

the manner usual among Masons ; which the Grand Deaconsare to count unless the number should be so unequal as to

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-i'same qae^tion, unless in explanation, or the mover in reply,

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^^'"^mg addressing himself to the presiding officer ; nor sli:ill any• '.•"brother presume to interrupt him unless to call him to

y* \ jor4er ; after he has been set right, he may proceed if he

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* -^S. No notice shall be entertained foraltering or amend-ing the laws, rules or regulations of the Grand Lodge, or

. '•; for adding a new rule, regulation or law, without notice in

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C" ' writing, (stating in full the amendment or addition proposal),

n"*' having been given to the Grand 8e( rotary at least six

- -t. weeks before the time apiiointed for lioldiiiii" the eoniniimi-

";. cation at which it is to be submitted to the Grand Lodge i

and no alteration or addition shall l>e made unlers sui>ported

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Jteut for a member of the GrandP or au ameiitlmeiit, or an amend-"; no further amendment shall be

new sul, ct shall be entertained

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)r and the elective Grand officerst the annual communication.

31- shall be installed and investedaction and according to ancientoint such Grand officers as cometooint, who, together xvith thef present, be thereupon; instiilied

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y absence of the Grand Masterputv Grand Master shall possess1 Master, and should the Grandof office, or be rendered iucap-

les thereof, by sickness, perma-once, or otherwise, the Deputyth assume the functions of Grandnual election; and should theprevious to such election, the

diately summon a Grand J.odo-e• . . O

•may, by warrant, appoint any "

1 to re].roscnt the Grand I.(.d4le may also coPstitutc any dTs-y be regularly delegated fi.^ni a -

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*. '" 43. It shall be the duty o^ the Grand Tall monies belonging to the Grand Lodge, to

^',-of the same, specifying the respective usseveral sums were collected, and to disburse

a maimer as shall be directed by the Financ

^'.':44i..He shall lay before the Finance (

ttiii^ual communication of the Grand Lodgefor by the Grand Master, all his accounts f(

adjustment.

45. He shall execute and file in the ofl

Master an official bond in such penal sum as

may direct with such sureties as shall beGrand Master, for the faithful performanceat the end of his term, pay over and transfe

all funds and properties which shall remain

THB GRAND SECRETARY.

46. It shall be the duty of the Grand 1

summonses for all meetings of the Grand Lcommittee of which he shall be directed by 1

or Grand Lodge, and to attend and take mirceedings ; to receive the returns from the st

enter them in the books of the Grand Lodgethe same at each annual communication of t

to transmit to all lodges the proceedings of «

tion or other meeting of Grand Lodge, and all

,'and documents as may be oi-dered, either b;

"^teror the Grand Lodjje, to furnish the pauthority, all proper documents and infor

may require ; to receive all petitions, memo;them before the Grand Master, or any other pattend the Grand Master or any committee

and to take him or them any books or papei

direct, to conduct the correspondence of the

receive, credit and record all monies of the (

pay ov"r uie same without lU'lay to the Graannually report the amount recoivod, to to

the Grand Lodge seal, and affix it to all

Gates, and other proper papers, by oriler of i

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duty o^ the Grand Treasurer to receivethe Grand Lodye, to keep an account

fthe respective uses for which the

-tecl, and to disburse the same in suchected by the Finance Comraittee.

kore the Finance Committee at the

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ute and file in the office of the Grandn such penal sum as the Grand lXcjureties as shall be approved by tSeaithful performance ot' his dutief andpay over and transfer to his succorwhich shall remain in his possession

GRAND SECRETARY.

J duty of the Grand Secretary to issue

te.^K '?•' ^^""^ ^'^''^^' and of any

tiL\" "^'Tff ^y '^^^'-^"^ Masterattend and take minutes of their pro-

s ofrV "i f''.''^''"^ lodges/and

of the Grand Lodge, and dul? report1 communication of the Grand*LofcI the proceedings of every communica-'Grand Lodge, and all such other papers.e ordered, either by the Grand ]Sas!e, to turnish the proper constituted^cuments and information that theyal petitions, memorials, etc.. and layaster, or any other proper authority: toor any committee of Grand Lodgeany books or papers he or they may'respondence cf the Grand Lod^e •

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al monies of the Grand Lodg?. ind'•t ..lay to the Grand Treasu.^r. and•""t reccivod. to take the custody of^ind affix it to all warrants. cerUH-apors, by order of the Grand Ma.ster,

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nual communication as full an account as possibb uf the mem-bership, funds and pn perties of each lodge. »

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48. tl shall be Vhe duty of the Grand Deacons to assi.>t

the Grand Master and Grand Wardens in such a manner as

>lhe ancient charges and usages of the craft prescribe.

. • ; THE OTHER GRAND OFFICERS.

49. It shall be the duty of the Grand Director of Cere-

moaies ta proclaim the grand officers at their installation,

and to m^ke such other proclamations as the Grand Mastermay direct.

50. It shall be the duty of the Grand Pursuivant to

guard the inner door, and to communicate with the GrandTyler without, to announce all applicants tor admission bytheir names and masonic titles, and see that those who enter

weai* the jewel and clothing proper to their rank, and to allow

none to withdraw who have not obtained permission from the

Grand Master. ....'

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intend the preparations for all festive occasions, and also to

assist" in the arranjiements of the communication and other

meetings of the Grand Lodge. ^•'. .

"• 62. It shall be the duty of the Grand Standard Bearor

to carry the banner of the Grand Lodge in all processions andat all public ceremonies.

63.' ' It snail be the duty of the Grand Organist to pre-

side at the organ and to conduct the musical ceremonies of

the Grand Lodge.

». 'V ^^- It shall be the iluty of tlu' Grai\d Tyler to guard tlir

outer door ; to report all applicants lor admission to the

Grand Pursuivant and see that those who enter arc duly

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names in the book kept for that purpose; t(

and safely keep the jewels, furniture, clc

paraphernalia ot the Grand Lodge, and to s

^'during session is kept in proper condition ; t

^monses and perform such other duties as mawhich he shaU receive such compensation asTfi^j direct

Jf ; ;*56. A Mason who has ceased to contril

-of two years to a subordinate lodge, in thi

jurisdiction, shall be deprived of all honors ahave attained in the Grand Lodpe, unless oi

by special vote.

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56. Oflflcers of the Grand, Lodge shall

invested iu person, and no installation orofficer by proxy shall be permitted.

57. The Grand Master at each annuaof Grand Lodge shall appoint the following s

tees for the ensuing masonic year : ForeignFinance, Jurisprudence, Petitions and GriePrinting and ( 'bartered Lodges, and such otl:

he may deem necessary. ;,.

' 58. Each committee shall consist of thi

two (2) of whom shall form a quorum ior tl

business.

59. It shall be the duty of the CommiCorrespondence to examine all the printedceedings or other documents emanating i

Lodges in correspondence with this Grand Lcat each annual communication whatever macient importance and interest to the craft.

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Lodjje

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ALLATION OF OFFICERS,

Grand, Lodge shall be installed andno installation or invesHf73 *permitted.

^n^ e.bttture of an

cjear. foreign CorrespondenceI. Petitions and Grievap.os.'^ChSy;

I* committees aslodges, and such other

ie shall consist of threp ('k\ ^ u*'

fn^^u\t^' Committee on'"Forei;.n•ne all the printed or written nr?^^^^^^^^jort in time to have' the same pn„t-* "'" """"«' '^-^-^ion of the U.an'l

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is completed, all the proceedings and other documents received

from other jurisdictions, and belonging to this Grand Lodge.

62. It shall be the duty of the Committee on Finance to

examine and compare the books, papers, vouchers and Hcconnts

of the Grand Treasi-rer and Grand Secretary, and make separ-

ate detailed reports thereon and submit the same to the

Grand Lodge before the close of each annual session. ';'

63. Tjc'xamine and report upon all accounts and finan-

cial matters to them referred during each session, and also to

report the financial condition of the Grand Lodge.

64. To present, before the close of each annual commun-ication, an estimate of the probable expenses of the ensuingyear, giving each class of expenditure under its proper head.

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Co. It shall be the duty of the Committee oa MasonicJurisprudence to consider, and report to the Grand Lodgeconcerning such questions, documents, papers, and decisions

of Masonic law and usage as may be referred to them.

66. It shall be the duty of the Committee on Petitions

and Grievances to report upon all petitions and dispensations

for new lodges ; for changes of location or change of name of

any chartered lodge ; and to report upon all petitions to the

Grand Lodge for the restoration of expelled Alasons.

. !">67- " To report with such recommendations as they maydeem proper, upon all appeals from the proceedings or decis-

ions .01 any lodgp, or the master thereof, and upon all papers

and documents relating to any matters of complaint or griev-

ance appertaining to masonic discipline which may be referred

to them.

68. It- shall be the duty of the Committee on Printing

and Chartered Lodges to receive and open all bids for print-

•,*'• ing for the ensuing year, and award the same to the lowest

responsible tenderer ; always provided that the tender accept-

,v led does not exceed the amount granted for .said printint,'.

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fit'' THE CHABITY FUND.

70. ^ihe Charity Fund of the Grand

; % of such sums au may be derived from

the late Fund of Benevolence, and any doi

from time to time be given to charity, and«tion at the rate of 2.5 per cent, of all th(

,.Qrand Lodge. ;

71. The fund shall be kept separate

funds of the Grand Lodge, and shall be in

Grand Treasurer, and under the control of

mittee appointed by the Grand Master at

munication who shall dispose cf the sai

following rules :

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72. It shall be devoted io the relief of

brothers of this jurisdiction in good standi

orphans of any such brother deceased, and t

ren of sister jurisdictions, providing, they t

ing and have contributed to a lodge withii

preceeding their applicatien for relief.|

73. The secretaries of lodges shall for^

Secretary with the Grand Lodge returns

granted to its members as well as to transie

ing the year, which shall be referred to the

fceo who may order such sums as they majbe refunded to the lodge.

i 74. Therepresentatives of lodges shall]

* case or application for relief for the consid

Lodge or in urgent cases when Grand Lodgtto the Charity Committee, who may grantmay deem necessary, not exceeding twenty-:

time. , ,

75. The Grand Treasurer shall immedinual session of Grand Lodge pay to tht seer

ordinate lo<lge all sums expemlod by t^eir I

transient brethren, and all such sums as 11

the Charity Committee, and all sums order

Lodge or Charity Committee as special gran

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^^be^'deriv.^fGrand Lodge shall consist

»;e derived from the distribution

nven to chanty, and an annual propor-per cent, of ail the revenuesWie

ill be kept separate from the ordinaryod^e.and shall be in the custjyof ?ll^nder the control of the Charity Comfe

Grand Master at each annual .omt dispose of the same subjecrto the

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voted .io the relief of worthy distresse.f

other deceased, and to transient breth-ms proyidmg, they are in good stai d-

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Lodge returns, a list of reliefas well as to transient brethren, dur-1 be referred to the Charity CoiinS-

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reFe'f1or^.r'^"" f^^^^'^tany specialreJiet tor the consideration of Grand

J when Grand Lodf^e is nof Jn ^^:>a «,;,^ ""n*^ ^s noc in session

f''l^^,.^^ygrant such sum as they

t exceeding twenty-five dollars a^ one

^asurer shall immediately after tli an->dge pay to th. secretary of each subxpen,Mbyt.eirlod,.:si,.^l;e;^[;:t'l such sums a,s ,nay b. .....lered bv^nd all sums ordered by the Grandttee as special grants.

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76.' The amount refunded to any lodge upon relief

(jranted to members thereof shall not exceed twenty- five per

cent, of the Grand Lodge dues paid by said lodge, unless byspecial vote in the Grand Lodge. . •«..

77. The amount of refunds paid by the Grand Treasurer •

to all the lodges shall not exceed the annual income of the

Charity Fund for the year for which said sums are granted.

Should t'ne aggregate of all sums ordered to be p<ii( I exceed

the revenue of the Charity Fund the payments shall be madepro ixita.

SUBORDINATE LODGES.

78. The officers of a lodge are the Master, the Senior

Warden, the Junior Warden, the Treasurer, the Secretary, twoDeacons, two Stewards, an Inner Guard and a Tyler, and such

other officers as- the lodge may see fit to appoint or elect.

They shall hold office until their successors shall have been

elected or appointed and installed.

79. The Master, Wardens, Treasurer, Secretar}- andTyler shall be elected annually, by ballot, and a majority of

the votes of the members present shall be necessary to elect.

80. No member shall be eligible for the position of

Master (except by special dispensation of the Grand Master)

unless he has previoi:sly filled one of the Warden's chairs.

81. The Master and other elective officers shall be in-

stalled at the next regular meeting following the election.

The Ma. cer shall then appoint and install the other officers.

82. Officers shall be installed in person, and no installa-

tion of an officer by proxy shall be permitted. If the officer

elected or appointed is not present, he shall be installed at the

first regular communication of the lodge at which he is pre-

sent; and if any officer shall neglect or refuse to attend for

installation, for two regular communications after his elec-

tion or appointment, the lodge may, by a majority vote, de-

clare his election or appointment void and revoked, andanother incmber shall l?e elected or appointed in his stead,

who shall bo installed into office in due form.

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;for its own' government, provided they are in

the constitution and the general regulation

Lodge. Two copies of every bylaw or prop(

thereto shall be submitted to the Grand Secrc

sideratiou of the Grand Master. No bylawthereto shall be valid until approved by the (

84. The bylaws of the lodge shall be (

Master on the day of his installation, when h(

pledge himself to observe and enforce them di

ship. Every brother shall sign them when he

bar of the lodge, as a declaration of his subi

and every member shall at all reasonable tim(

.such bylaws which should be printed for the

and delivered to the members,

85. The Master of every lodge is to cu

charge.s, portions of the constitution relating i

and the bylaws of his lodge to be read whene'it expedient. *

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kept, in which the Secretary shall enter th

members of the lodge, and of all persons initi)

therein, with the date of their proposal, affili

passing and raising ; and also tneir ages as nat that time, and their titles, professions or

with such transactions of the lodge as are prten.

87. The place and regular days of meetishall be specified in the bylaws, and no meetishall be held elsewhere, except a removal be (

conformity with the laws and with the conseMaster.

88. Every lodge, when removed to a noing, or whenever the day of assembling shall

immediately send notice thereof to the Grandofficers of a removed lodge .shall not be penithe Grand Lodge until the Grand Secretary 1

of the removal. .

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provided they are in accordance with

le general regulations of the Grandivery bylaw or proposed amendmentjd to the Grand Secretary for the con-

Master. No bylaw or amendmentitil approved by the Grand Master.

the lodge shall be delivered to the

i installation, when he si.all solemnly

e and enforce them during his master-

all sign them when he becomes a mem-jclaration of his submission to them

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at all reasonable times have access to

Id be printed for the use of the lodge

nbers.

every lodge is to cause the ancient

^constitution relating to private lodges,

ige to be read whenever he may deem

responsible that a book or books be ^

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id of all persons initiated or admitted •,

' their proposal, affiliation, init'ui^ion;

1 also tneir ages as nearly as possible

;itles, professions or trades, together .,

f the lodge as are proper to be writ-^

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regular days of meeting of the lodge

bylaws, and no meeting of the lodge

except a removal be decided upon in

s and with the consen£ of the Grand

k'hen removed to a now place of meet-

y of assembling shall In; altered, shall

thereof to the Grand Secretary. Thege shall not be perinittt>(l to attendhe Grand Secretary has been notified

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by the authority of the Master, or in his absence of the Senior

Warden or in their absence, of the Junior W arden, but on no

pretence' without such authority. The business to be trans-

acted at such lodge of emergency shall be expressed in the

.summons, recorded on the minutes, and no other business shall

be entered upon.

90 Every lodge shall keep a book in which all visitors

attending shall, before entering the lodge, sign their names

with their masonic rank, and the name of the lodge from

which they hail.

91 The precedency of a lodge shall be derived from the

number of its warrant of constitution, as recorded in the books

of the Grand Lodge. No lodge shall be acknowledged, nor

any of its officers admitted into the Grand i^odge, nor any ot

its members entitled to partake of the general charity or other

masonic privilege, unless it has been regularly constituted and

registered. ' •

92 The Master shall see that all monies received or paid

• on account of the lodge are entered in P^OP^^^^^^^^^^^J,/^^

Secretary and Treasurer. The accounts of the lodge shall be

', audited at least once a year by a committee appointed by the

lodge.

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9*r Each lodge shall procure, as soon as practicable, for

every brother raised therein, a Grand Lodge certificate, to be

paid for by the lodge.

•'• 94 No lodge or member of a lodge shall, under any cir-

cumstances, give a certificate or recommerdation to enable a

m^on to proceed from lodge to lodge as a pauper, or in an

itinerant manner to apply to lodges for reiiet.

95' No lodcre or members of a lodge shall form any pub-

lic masonic procession or attend any public or P^^^^e^UKn-^

ing in masonic clothing, except masomc funerals. ^^M^o^^t a

-.•,,. dispensation from the Grand Master.

• - '96 Every lodge has the power of expelling a member

,> for un\n^onic'conluct. subjJ to confinnatioii by tlic^^^^^^^^^^

*Lodge, to which he has the right ot appeal, but no mtmoci

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charge prcfentMJ or the complaint madethe time appointed for its consideration.

^present at his trial, and shall be afforde^ defending himself. When the ca.se has

;, he shall withdraw and the decision of th

^iven by ballot and the result communi

^. ^ 97. No lodge can expel a member f

r^'" his dues, but in case any member shall ha*lected to pay his regular dues, during a pe. he shall be notified by the Secretary, that

before the next regular meeting hi.s due

shown that his non-compliance with this r

bv sickness or other raisiortune, he shall 1

Master to be suspended from the rights

'. masonry. But the lodge may remit his'• further time for payment if it is expedient'rears up to the time of suspension shall, if t

the date of suspension and application be

two years, restore him to full memberslevery brother suspended or expelled, togetl

of his suspension or expulsion shall be rec

utes of the meeting at which it was decide

Secretary shall be notified thereof, also

masonic privileges.

98. The jewels and furniture of every

to, and be the property of the Master, VVai

of said lodge.

99. All minutes, lists and books of

to the lodge, must be produced by the B

required to do so by competent authorit}'.

100. The majority of the members of

gregated, have the privilege of giving ii

Master and Wardens, or representatives, be:

the Grand Lodge ; because such otficers art

tivea and are to speak their sentiinents.

tOl. Each lodge shall annually, imn;

first day of March, n\ake a return to the G

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thoufc his receiving duo notice of thele complaint made aj^ainst him, and ofr its consideration. He has the right to

,and shall be afforded every opportunityWhen the case has been investigated,

d the decision of the brethren shall bethe result communicated to him.

n expel a member for non-payment ofny member shall have refused or ifeg-

lar dues, during a period of six months,the Secretary, that unless, either at or

liar meeting his dues be paid, or it bempliance with this rule has been causediisiortune, he shall be declared by theled from the rights and privileges ofdge may remit his dues or grant himent if it is expedient. Payment of ar-

suspension shall, if the interval between1 and application be not greater than-m to full membership. The name ofed or expelled, together with the reasoncpulsion shall be recorded or. the min-which it was decided, and the Grandtified thereof, also the restoration to

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lists and books of account beloni;ing

produced by the Master, when he is

mpetent authority. ,, i

y of the members of a lodge when con-ivilege of giving instructions to ther representatives, before the meeting of

,use such officers are their representa-

;heir sentiments. -i*

shall annually, immediately after the

:e a return to the Grand Secretary of

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the Master, Wardens andTast Masters of the lodge, including

all members who claim to be entitled to attend in GrandLodge as Past Masters, having served as Master in some other

lodge, specifying the lodge in which each of such Past Mas-ters have so served ; and no brother shall be permitted to

speak or vote in the Grand Lodge unless his name shall appearin such return.

102. Each lodge shall make its returns and paymentsannually, on or before the 1st day of Maij, to the GrandSecretary, and in case of neglect for more than one year to

. Inake such returns-ahd payments, or in case the lodge does

not meet during .that period, it shall be liable to be suspended

. ,'or to have its uarrant declared forfeited, and tlie Master or

Wardens, or any representatives of such lod^e, neglecting to

': make such returns and payments, shall be disqualified from

y, attending the Grand Lodge, or sitting upon any committee

until those returns and payments have been made.

103. The dues of any member in indigent circumstances

may be remitted by a vote of the lodge.

-.;, 104. If a lodge be dissolved its warrants and records shall

^ -forthwith be delivered to the Grand Master, or other consti-

'tuted authority.

* 105. As every warranted lodge is a constituent part of

the Grand Lodge, in which assembly all the power of the fra-

ternity resides, it is clear that no other authority caif destroy

the power granted by a warrant; if, therefore, the n^jority of

any lodge shall determine to quit the lodge, the constitution,

or power of assembling remains with the rest of the meuibers,

provided their number be not less than seven, otherwi.^e the

warr.int ceases and becomes extinct, and all the authority

thereby granted or enjoyed shall revert to the Grand Lodge,

tof^ether with the funds and property of said lodge.

106. No lodge shall be suspended or its warrant declared

forfeite(i until the Master, or in his absence, the Wardens,

\shall have been notitied in writing of the offence, and shall

• have.ieen summoned to answer the complaint made.

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moned to attend or produce its warrant, books, papers or ac-

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iHstor ns Deputy, or any boanl.or com-orjml l.y the Giund Lo.lge, and do notjicnt reasons for not conjplyiijrr, u pre-.11 be L-isued

; and in case of contumacypcnded, and the proceedings notiHed to•

ending against auy hnv or regulation ofach of winch no specific penalty ise discretion of the Grand Lodge', orI'ject to admonition or suspension, orred forfeited.

R AXD WARDENS OF A LODGE.

lent among ma.sons shall be groundedpersonal meiit only; therefore no

I or appointed to any office merely onr rank No .AFaster elect shall assumeI lie shall haw l^een regularly installede interim i„I.. the locfgo. It .^hall hjM'e instal!ati..n of the elective officersconfirmed; nft<.r which the usual cere-ire to he pcrfoi ined. Should the elec-be confirmed, then a sunnuons must beJ regular meeting of the lodge, settin- '

II are again to proceed to elect suchtion of that election is made, at the

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ndmarks of the fraternity and the by-lost strictly to enforce them.

Wardens, and members of the lotjcreer lodges as often as they eonvenieift-lie same usages and customs may be- craft, and a good understandin-' beg ii-ee masons^

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113- If the Master die, be removed, or be absent fromthe jurisdiction, or be incapable of discharging the duties ofhis office, the Senior Warden, and in his absence the Junior'Warden, shall act as Master in summoning the lodge until thenext election of officers. \

114. If the Master be not present, then the Senior War-den, or in his absence the Junior Warden, .shall rule the lodgeand may confer degrees.

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' •115. A Past Master of any lodge may be ijivited to

officiate as Master and nuiy confer degrees or perform any! - other ceremDny.I . ...

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sumnfoned so to do; shall attend the Grand Master, his

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Deputy, the Grand Lodge, or committee or person authorized

Iby the Grand Lodge; and produce the warrant, minutes and

f..- •; books of the lodge, under pain of suspension and being re-

I,' ported to the Grand Lodge.

.,•^17- N^o officer of a lodge can resign his office, nor can' ; he be removed, unless for a cause which appears to a majority

'' of the lodge to be sufficient; but if the Master be dissatisfied

with the conduct of any of his officers, he may lay the cause

of complaint before the lodge; and if it shall appear to the

majority of the brethren present, that the complaint is well

founded, he shall then have power to displace such officer,

and another must be elected or appointed in his place, after a

dispensation from the Grand Master has been obtained.

118. The Tyler may at any time be removed, for cause

deemed sufficient, by a majority of the brethren present at a

regular ^meeting of tlie lodge, and another elected in his stead.

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'^.-.atftnittint^ of candidates shall have been str

^''.-tflth. (See "Proposing Member.")

''^f 121. A. brother who has been concern*

•'•masons clandestinely, (or a lo«lge which is not a•••?'> A for small and unworthy considerations,) or whc/'''/'•'•.forming a new lodge without the Grand Mast

*r* shall not be admitted as a meud)er or visitor, in

^ lodge, nor partake of the general charity, or•

'f. privelege, till he make due submission and obtai

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cause to be printed or published, the proceeding'*]' or part thereof, or fi\e names of the persons p

'^lodge, without the permission of the Grandpain of being reprimanded, suspended or ex

^.' Grand Lodge .shall determine. This law is no

, the writing, printing or publishing of any sumithe members of a lodge, or by the authority of

the proceedings of any festive or public me(persons, not masons, are permitted to attend.

'; • 123. Xhe majority of the members presenoL a lodge, shall have the right to regulate t

'fceedings, provided such proceedings are in ac

'tlie constitution. .-'

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lodge without lmvin<^ complied with its bylaw/» ^' Constitution, he shall not be eligible to any oth

that lodge shall have been made acquainted wNeglect, so that the brethren may be enabled to

discretion as to his admission. If, at a future t

it, he shall be furnished with a ccicificate statii

stances under which he left the lo<lge; and s

shall be produced to any othei' lodge of whichto be admitted a muuiber, pnvious to the ballc

125. AH differences V)etween, or conlplainl

;, that cannot be settled privately, or in sonie

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has been concerned in makinglodge which is not a regular lodgednxiderations,) or who may assist in)ut the Grand Master's authority,ineud)er or visitor, into any regului-general charity, or other masonicsubmission and obtain grace.

1 presume to print, or publish, orished, the proceedings of r y lodgees of the persons presei. ut suchssion of the Grand Master underd, suspended or expelled, as thene. This law is not to extend to[blishing of any summons issued to• by the authority of the Master, or2stiye or public meeting at whichirmitted to attend.

the meud)ers present at a meetingright to regulate their own pro-

•oceedings are in accordance with

shall withdraw himself from the)licd with its bylaws or with thee eligible to any other lodge until

made acquainted with his formern may be enabled to exercise their

)n. If, at a future time he requireth a certificate statinj.; the circum-;ft the lodge; and such certificati'

her lodge of which he is propost-d

rivious to the ballot bciiio; taken.

2twcen, or complaints of membersivately, or in .some regulai- lodge,

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" \refcary, and if, after Ids initiation' ..Rafter passiu:,', before "being raisec

i I;,*• rir(i]fit Xfb nmilo by any member, su

t6'j?tt)inmitLce, with power to. eric'.

_• whoshaJf, at the next regular met

'.'given) report thereon; and upou t

,; .; .if^ijo cause for the objection ha

;.; : cause assigned be, in the opinion (

' \.- befs present, not a' valid and Maso' / : ferthe degree* in the' ^pl* vnan:

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'•;?• ra:JKellow Craft to a higher degree

i vv^Mion in open lodge, he shall have|

. V.i./'ihat he is entirely proficient ando •'. V those which he has already taken-

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,» '.^Feljpw Craft shall be advanced...

';,fodo^e other than that in which he

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or either of those degrees, unless.^Such lodge, if it then be in existen

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candidates ^at any one meeting • n<

;.one degree upon an^ one' candidit..

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:^t?on of the Grandmaster, or in a

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^ffent jurisdiction. Ko lodge shall i

residence is nearer the jurisdiction' 4«^.consent by resolution, certified h

L 1 > ^^ P^'*'*^'" under the ae*oe. made.a mason in any lodoo, fiNif''ee born, ami at the tLv ^ mkvreputai^t., .•ircum.tance.s. He shnnU

'>t ti.eMi:m.ih. H,.utattlieil,urc'", ,--,--•.,..., HJM,

"'•s name a! lull !(-.<

P«it.vi2:--, ;.:

to a declarutl

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illot, and shall bo so reported to the Grand Sec-

ufter his initiation, but before being passed, or

before- "being raised, objection to his advance-

by any member, such objection shall be refenedI, with power to.enquire into the causf; thereof,

he next regular meijtiug (unless further time be

hereon ; ami upou the reception uf such report,

)r the objection has been assigned, or if the

be, in the opinion of two-thirds of the mem-ot avafid and Mflsonic one, the lodge may con-

in the' spti 'tanner as if no objection had

lodge shall advance an Entered Apprentice or

; to a higher degree until, after a strict examin-odge, he shall h&ye given satisfactory evidence

tirely proficient and well quuliHed in that or

s has already taken; and no Entered Apprentice

't shall be advanced to a hijjher degree in anyan that in which he shall have received those,

hose degrees, unless by the official request of

it then be in existence.

lodge shall confer degro 'S upon more than live

anyone meeting; no' oi.iiH confer more than

n any one candidat , c ii...une meeting.

jurisdiction of each h>' o extends halfway in

to the nearest lodge, exc "" oy special dispon-

jrand Master, or in a city )r town where there

le' lodge, in which case each lodj^e has concur-

in. JNo lodge shall init'ate a camlidato whoseircr the jurisdiction cl another lodge without

resolution^ c^rtided by its .secretary.

)erson under the »>: of twenty-one years shall

In in any lodge, v. i ^voiy candidate must be

Ut th(> tiuie of ini(;!~ To.a h" know|i to I'l* in

|n^tarie«'.s, \h: shouKl l>r a lover of'.th«» libviiil

Ui\ bjfcv*' iiuulf suiiM- proyit'ss in nnr i>r <»tli«'i

ui's-.t ,:t the tiiiic c'" his application subseiilM-

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to a declaration of the following piy-

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^#f' i-^^'l* l.rfpOES OF INSTRU(

./•">': lJ4^,-. No general lodge of last"

- luiles.s uhJer the,.sanction of a rt'<riijai

. '{Tie spe'^iaf Ji^e^ise and authorit/^flodge giving'lts sanction and "thu Ilicensees granled, shall be answpTubhsucb Iq^ge; of, instruction, and respoiwording, there' ad(^ted, has received

l-'\l/^^' ^^^^^ o"^ t'le times andI . ,Ji5dg^ of instruction shall be given to1. * * ^

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r^^V-Tr'.^^^- ^'-^ lodgeof instrjjction shall''•'•*'

>t'^^^^^^^4^^Ks; anil such minutes i

[,,, ; i^Hed for bv the Grand Master, or V.

'• tion. " . r 4

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.'^5.*^^?,- ^^ * lodge which has given

,". -..^f mstruction being held under its ^

',may at any regular meeting, withdr

^,^resolution,of the lodge, to be commm..finstructjon; provided.that the notice ol

.^.^tfrawahe sanction^ be inserted in t

• meetmg. * / •."'.'"f'-

^^'

.^.:'^.^'^-''^ '::^,,; -^S...~ VISITORS. '^

i:^ ,

(tl?2. ^^o visitor shall ho admitted.

;^;;Uj -personally known, recommended, w(:^»rue:exanmiatiun by two or more of

^. -mia .shall have entered his name, mascvnumber oi hisniother lodge, or Ihe lo

v|bQok to be kept by every lodge for;.tha•hi» contmuance in,the M^^e. Tie mist^i^•sof the lodge. , The Muster of the

,

rypuM to^.«nfQrco,^(ihQ.s.e regulations.

',^ro3 Np imnfHliated mason shal»>eneh^ nf the el.aritv fund io;- -hims.u>nMo„,e^„na|, ,„;r take parf in ;nn- tn-»« or privnfo, iiur b.. t'lititled r.> am- „r»'V'er. nor can he b.' pennitted to visito'lce while> ren.uin^ unalliliated. .

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tdpOES OF INSTRUCTION. V w

sancli'of„"* "^'^^^"^^ti^" -^^^-11 be hoklen

In 1 /i* r^'S'iJar warranted lodge, or by

sane .on and thu bk-thren t^ whon. sud

Vrn^ L ««fvpruble for tlie ^.i-uceedii... o

f

litterh«r '^^f^^^^-^ ^''"* themo^fe ol^te^.has r,ceiv§d the sanction of Grand' ', if^r

•' rj ^ . .. _

ionsl^lfr'-' ^"^ ^''^^^'^ «^ meeting "ofion .hall be given to the Grand Secretaryry.

fe, and such minutes shall be produced whenOraed^ Master, or lodge granting the Tsanc-

o, withdraw that sanction by aliar nieetinf

te; ^"t^ ^°»""»i"'cated to the JodgJ of

be mserted^in the summons for that

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VISIXORS. '.

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tor shall bo admitted into a lodffo unless h.vn, recommended, well vouched ^VTaftey wo or n.ore of the brethren\L:!nV2red

thei-

heafter

h.c: n„^'' "'^ brethren present.

In i

?^"^^' /"^^o;»^ '*«"^' *^^« namelodn-e. or i;he Iod</-(

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lodi - • °

or?o he hails from, in a

^, entitled .to tli>

'""'^••it or familjA,

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nf hTl i'^ ^'f^'•^'" ^^'^ «^"^*'«» for a lodcre '•

Ifiliated mason shall be

ttikrICI if IP

" t'liUtlcd t,,

permitted to visif mn- 1 ;,i' .1

.'sunalliliatcd.^-.*'''^' •"^^»--' than

H^

»or f,>

in.isoiiic piiyil.MV \\]ui*

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y CERTIFICATES. .''„

154. Every Master Mason shall be entitJcd'to a GrandLodge certificate immediately upon being registered in thi-

books of the Grand Lodge, for which certihtato tlic lod"eshall pay. Each lodge, when it makes its annual return^shall in addition to the registration fee, remit two dollars for

the certificate. ^ v-' '.•-,, ''-

136. Every brother to whom a Grand Lodge certificate

is issued, must siojn his name on the margin thereof, in thepresence of the Master or the Secretary of the lodge, exceptin case of absence from the place of meeting of his lodge,

when he shall sign it in the presence of the . Master or Secre-

tary of any duly warranted lodge; otherwise it shall be in-

valid. . • A • •:

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156. No brother shall be entitled to a Grand Lodgecertificate if he shall have been admitted to more than onedegree of ma.sonry on the same day, or at a shorter interval

than two weeks from his receiving a previous degree, unless

conferred under dispensation from the Grand Master.

IST.- Every return or other document upon which a

Grand Lodge certificate is to be issued, must specify not only

the date of initiation, but also the dates on which the brother

waa advanced to the second and third degrees. -

158. All applications for Grand Lodge certificates nuist

be made by the lodge through its secretary to the Grand Sec-

retary. V •;

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• V- *.: ' A.. N-. •• '.. * "'. . PUBLIC AND FUNERAL PROCESSIONS.

169.. No Mason can be interred with the formalities of

• the fraternity, unless it be at his own request, or that of his

fj^iends. nor unless he has been advanced to the degree of

;ilaster Mason.

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' I'fiOC. .V When a ^Faster Miisnn from, beyond the P^n•inf»^^

i V>f British Colundiiu shall <lio within tln^ jiirisdic'tioii of tlli•^

Grand Lodge, the provisions of the Constitution relating t<'

deceased meiiiboi's of lodges of this jurisdiction shall ai'ply

as far as piiicticable, any Ma.^ter of a lodye may take the

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V djirectio'n of the funeral, and conduct th(

Vttii piov%d for resident brethren decease)

' <.tl^ v^ pjiblic procession of. Mj^soi

nvitliout. permission of the Grand Mastt

of a ina^uiiic (aneral, when the Wovsliipf

abseqco; the brother ruling the lQ(!'ge,;shal

|'^.vrfhct suoh'masbnic funeraUand.slmll See

;f^ . Conducted thereat decently and in ordi

i V Cmistitution/ and be shall ininiediatuly,

ings in full ^tb the Grand M&ster throug

:t»r)'.: .

''*",\ ^, ' S '.

'V ^'\^% Irt case of a masonic funeral.yite .other lodges to attend in form, but \

^;. -shall be "under the 'direction of- the Ma:' -wfiiph the deceased brotlvei • belonged, or i

' brother the Master of the lodge assuminceteuionies. If the Grand Master or Dep

• -present ht? uiay at any time take charge./•

./. .^163.^ If any brother shall attend a;

^anj' of .tl>e' jewels x)r badges of. the Craftcessioni except a masonic funeral,, or at a

^gathering not autiiorized by the constituti• mission of the Grand Master, he shall bt

T>.;

qf ever after being an officer of a lodge, a' >': -the beneRt of -the general charity. iVnd i

.. offend, it shall stand suspended until thVr /determine, thereon. ^

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164. Ah the Grand Lo<lge when corsentative of every individual member c

necessarily possesses a supreme superintertile power of (inally deciding on every cfhe .intfMvst. of tho CrafU Any lodge oiwho jvjiy f.'il a!,/-ri:'vc.l by the d'-ci^iou oirtUthoiity nr jiiiis.lictioii.'in.iy aj.[Kid toagfiiustsnch decision. The »ii>p..!il.mustspecifying the purticillur grievance comtuaL.Miitt.:.l to the Giau-l Stci. uuy. A

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iral, and conduct tlic suuie in all things

iut brothiun deceased. ,

procession of. Mrvsoris shall be allowed

of the Grand Master, except in case of

when the ^V'ol.sllipful Master, or in his

lulincj the lo<^ge, shall autl. li/.e and con-

ineraU and. shall See that all things are

ecently and in ordfer according to the

! shall inunediately report his proceed-

irrand Master through the Grand Se(ire

i

i

a masonic funeral the Master may in-

ittend in form, but the whole ceremonylirection of." the Master of the lodge to

ifotlvei belonged, or in case of a stranger

f the lodge assuming the control of the

jlrand Master or Deputy Grand Master bely time take charge.

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other shall attend as a Mason clotned in

badges of, the Craft at any public pro-

(jnic funeral,, or at any public or private

zed Ly the constitution, without the per-

Master, he shall be rendered incapable

ti officer of a lodge, and shall be excluded

leral charity. iVnd if ^iny lodge shall so

suspended until the Giaud Lodgeshall

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I

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n p

and Lo<l^e when congregated is a repre

ndividua! member of the fraternity/ it

a supreme superintending authority, anddeciding on every case which cuncenis

'raft* Any lodge or brother therefore,

(d *)y the (It'ci-siou of any other .luiisonie

tit>t», may a|>[uiil to the • Oiuiid [>»d!4»'i

The »ii>pv,iil,iuu.st be t^jadc in writing,

lUliir grievance compl;uuo«^l of, and beluud Stci' tiity. A notice and copy of

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the appeal must also be sent by the appellant to the party

acrainst whose decision the appeal is made. •

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165 Notice of appeal must be given in writing to tlj.;^

Grand Secretary in proper and respectful lanonm-e. witlmi.-

two months from the receipt of the decision appealed agamst..

'*:^ FEES.

160. The following shall be the fees payable to the

Grand Lodge

:

>': For a warrant of Constitution, Fifty Dollars'

For granting a dispensation for a ne v.- lodge, Thuty

'-' Fo'^granting a warrant of confirmation Twenty Doilars.

, For a new" warrant in case of loss by fire or other-

^

wise properly certified, Fifteen Dollars.

> ,Fo7a dispensaUon to confer a degree in less time th.n

'•

-. .laid down in the Constitution, ^itteen dollai-s.

• •

For a dispensation for a public procession, Fne Dollais.

. For*Grand Lodge certificate, Two Dollars^

•' fS fevery person initiated in a lodge, One Dollar.^

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«

brother passed,^ ,^ ^ -^ »

For dvery 'entered app,;ntice °.^.t^"o-,=^f

'• ^^'from without the uri»hct.on Five I?''' «-

^: F "anv dispensation not provuled tor in thi. table, l^^o

^'

,F;r:t;:SX-n.£ron, without the iuri.

^ vi':^:j^t;r^chioa«eshaug^..™.;i^^^^^ for Grand Lodge purposes. One Dollar ana j

• five Cents per annum.

. ^., . CONSTITUTING A NEW LODGE. ^' '

^167/Every application for a ^^^):^^^llodae must be bV petition to the Gnmd M a .i.,

.

^^^

.. ILS seven regularly ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^""^^^

which theyf—-^VT^;? hJ": iv t \^.e, and bJ trans-

must be'^f"";"^'-^";^^^...^.

. ,\^^^<^^unued to the Clmnd

•.. nntted to the Grand'^^^f^'^^^ ,,, ,.,,,ued, the Gnml

Master. If the pra) er ot the petition c ^ .^^

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Secretary shall issue a dispensation t

'-ti^ ineet as a lodge, until a warrant

,, yj^, .gr&htjejl by the Grand Lodge.

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\^H. V Thd following is the forii

l^r.r.^P^fie.M'. W.'.Gmnd Master of-

A

1 '» ^" < *^^ *^' *"^ undersigned; being rco

*'^ • - ^^ *^e lodges mentioned against our

''*

, v>*^®- prosperity of the craft at heart.

;.*/;*ii'v'^®^^«n^cayors to promote and diffi

'^* >H * ?^ *^®"*^» and for the conyehienci

. ^ I,' "'"^^ ^"^ Pt^ier good reaJsons, we a'•

, n*?^ ncwjodge to be named ..>..; m'

'^^ ' H V ^^v^' ^^ P»"»y for a waiTftnt of consrti•

. .4% .-,• meet as a regular lodge at .....,,,. i

'f ?i^° ^^®'•

• • of. every month, anc

V<M' "Uties pfmasonry in a constitutional

*' ^'V""?^"^^0^

f^>®order and the laws of t

^.;;*-s."*^® "o°ii"ate(l and do recommend••- .^he first Afaster, brother (C. D.). V.y den, and brother (E . F.) /to

; *''of said lod^re. The prayer of this pi

• •'* /promise strict obedience to the commi:^^ ^ arid the Jaws and legulatipns of the (

' .;y^*..'^'Tn order lo avoid irregularities .

• V/< i"i^y*^°"''^*^"**^^^ by the Grand ]

'*'f', Vvf •^'^^^^ens; or in the absence of t

'. t*

^eputy, who shall chooso some Ma;•; ':: PJ°™-. I^ both these officers be absenJ appoint some" other Grand Officer

^^tempare., ,

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y?; '^'--^V^ 'K

^" *^°^'^-'^

"^Ci"^'^^?-,The following masonic cloi

pa w^^rii by the Craft, and that only-anyptctencc bo admitted into the G

_,jm-Umatp lodge without his proper clot

', 170. The regalia of the Grancl.;blue. trimmed with gold, and the jew.

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sau© a dispensation authorizing the brethren to

Q, until a warrtmt of constitution shall be

3rand Lodge. j^l^,'^i

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'ollowing is the form of petition :— ,.

Imnd Master of- Ancient Free and AcceptedBritish Colwnihia: ''-^

< .S -'.•*,.

dersigued; being regularly registered MasonsMitioned against our respective names, havingf the craft at heart, are anxious to exert our

promote and diffuse the genuine principltis

for the conyemence of our respective dwell-

good reaJgons, we are desirous of forming a> named. .... .>. .; in consequence of this de-

r a w'ai'^ant of constitution, empowering us to

ir lodge at ...... - <.. in, the district of

)f. every month, and there to discharge the

'y in a constitutional manner according to the

ler and the laws of the Grand Lodge; and woand do recommend brother (A. B.). .. . . .to

prother (C. D.), . .\. . .to be first Seni6f Wai-(E. F.). ., -.to be first Junior \Vardcii,

rhe prayer of this petition being granted, weedience to the commaiuls of the Grand Master1 regulatipns of the Grand Lodge. .\, . .

avoid irregularities every new lodge 'shall Ij,

jted by the Grand Master, with^his Peputyr in the absence of the Grand Master^ by his .

ill choose some Master of . a lodge to assist

>ese officers be absent, tlie Grand Mai^ter may-her Grand Officer ^ act as Deputy p/o"» •>.'.»* "

tt '' \\--^''^ -'*•-,•''»'."*

•1 W/^'j^^EOALIA.' •/' :kr^J^r-' •^'

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(llowmg masonic clothing and insignia shall

<raft, and tlmt only'; an«l no brtjthor shall onadmitted into tlic Grand Lodge \>i' any sub-

thout his proper clothing. 5'

egalia of the Grantl Lodi^e shall be foval ..

Lh gold, and the jewels shallJjc of.gold.

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171 No honorary or other jewel or emblem sh.UVe

• \u Pron.l Todrre or anv subordiiKite lod^tr, Imt ..

worn in the Grand Loc «e or a}^ ^^.^^^ ^^^^^^ ^

such as appertain to ^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^.^^.j ^, ^.asonic by tb..-

which are recognized and acKno\v icu^c, . j

Grand Lodge.,.

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stXTjewol in enamel being «.rno„ the breast. ,

:•" 173.' The jewels and regalia of "subordinate lodges .shall

' be as follows :— ;' ' •

,^. . * • .-, .' •

plasters of Lodges • .• •^The Square-

^^^ ^^^ .Viagram^of

,;• Bast Masters ^;••••••

the 47th prob, 1st Book ot Eu-

-•^v^....* ..

.

^' ;::>clid.engi^ved on a silver plate.

.:>^. ;.' :V -^ ... .,, -^.pendant within it.

^.Sen£r^rdf :The^veL^

junior harden,... :'

;^ book on a tmnglc. .

, ^*Chaplam\ v^^^ ^^^, .. .

•• .. ..

...Treasurer •• • • r^^^ ^^^^^ pe^s. •

Secretary: • •; '

'

''j^.e Mallet.

Senior DeaconThe Trowel.

Junior Deacon... •'fhe cross rods.

"' ':

ymrector of Ceremonies!^ll\^,^^

'^Vrganist •••••••;' ' '

'

"^y^e cross swords. ••

"Jnner Ouard ..,.••••••;••-^^^ cornucopia.

Tyler. ....••••• •••'; -.'.'••

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.:,All,the above jewels to be silver. ...•'...,

\„\• . COLLARS. ^ :,.:, . •

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. To be light blue ribbon, ^nu;

OfLodgr--^'••••*•

nches bi'oad;

ifi^'^'V'"; t

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0-?v .

•

.-^^ll^d it must bo placed ovoitb,

.<• ;,;•. ;. light blue ribbon. ...

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APRONS

A pi•' Mtri^ 'Apfrentice. A p

^faster Mason, • • • • -.Th®

: vl- ' ... ^r ..^^^.-^v >i*^\^- the;

•••->.'^;'.^^.'j'if: v*^,•>• oft

'

The Master and Past Masters .,

' /f „ -orf. lodges ,-To

,,-,'' t -i ^•••• by

:

\];;V^A ; r^v-- A\.:' the

•^.fy vV^ *^»rVr«j-' v-:-l> incl

77/« fuVomnfj 'h ihe man ner <</

i mCWi'dinii fo the unci(;iit I'-^it^

><•• ,*•. • • • . '

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.

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>,• rlTC. - A lodge is duly torni

in honor j^f masonry i^ »ung- j'

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APRONS.• «•»• $•

:-entick A plain white lamb-skin from

^t- i> fpurteen to sixteen inches vvule,

*' *'^'- -iwelv^ to fourteen inches deep

;

'^hf.^' ''•^^, oquaro at bottom ami witliout

/<v.J .j,» ^

^\, orhamcnt ; white strings.

•*''••;.'... V'...^ plain white lamb (ikin, similar

*;i'r'*-T^e;^' tothat of theeVitered apprentice,

V-.. %^. V^? "^with the addition only of two-•*''

^^-i is :' sky-blue ro§ette§ at^the bottom.

« •

V: .\^.Jhe 8ftme. with sky-blue lining

.'*•

r'. . * i.\W edging, one. and a half men'-'' '•) -' *. '

'

'^cep, and an additional rosette

. \^ /5^ V Qjj .^^^^ fall or flap, and silver tas-

i •"i'i'"'-? fleis, JIo other cdlor or oiua-

• V" ' .'h m ment shall be allowed except to

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'• ?-f"^ 5i.offic6rs and past officers of lodges' ''-''.. .c '.-.—u^ .«„.. K«^•r. flip e^nbleins or;« »V

.

V'who may have the c^nbleins of

^ ^>..v^li^

\' ''•' their^office in silver in the ,ccntre..,

; \i ' vV, •>

' of thljir apron. '

."'v"'

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•

m^Z Pasf Masters , - .^ / .

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•

.To wear in lieu and m tlie place' " '

'•' " "

"of the three ' rosettes ' on the. ^_

,*'--.f Masters' apron, perpendi-culav

"', -Jines upon horizontal lines, thorci- ^ ^'

by forming three several sets oi,. .,,

•^-^A ^' i' two right angles the length of .

the' horizontal lines to be. two1 <

«-t»^- ^ inches and. a half each, and of

nff isihe manner »f ron^fifutinri a iieW'Mje, iic>

ijfothe'unci«;iit I'swjes of M<(S(jns:-^ ., y^^^ V^

A lod.'^e is diilv foi nic.l,' and after p.ayer, an ode

; ma^Jnry is sung. ^The Grand Master us then m-

• • V " • «•'.t-*

-,. *• ---... -i '.!;

.'•^ Tk 4

lodge , etc. . , ,^ »

„, The minutes of U,e loa^c «hU. ;-l-^;

-P^l^

SaHtev then cn,,mn« .t^*'^;^^^^^^^^^

P'Kle o«r U-- '

Ihe Grand Master

,u,ter and Wardens, Leing.

;. The candidates, or tV"f^^J'^f^^ieJasks hU D..,.nty

in0«r.npte.-.ev»[^-^ 0,-and >lastor'« "f'

„ t\t -.rand

tive. he.shaU(hj tne

^^^, present In ,.»»»

date tron.«™''J'«„'^y,t Wprsldpf" G'^i^Sro '

t Jlod^e,

•

*i*''";v'«rtRy l™"'"' '" ^ '"'^ :nd

'at skdl, true and

*«n ^ol t" I"- °f-°"''r"^!; fmtenUtv

wheresoever d,s-

>whom 1 l>no"f ti,e whole fiateiniij ,

,• trusty ; and a lev ei »

t,,"

. . .persed over the tace ot t

^^^^^^ ^_^^ .^ .

.-. Then theGr^njlMast«,>a-^^^^^^^^^

• hand, havng ""Xif"!. I appoint you "« ^^'•'''^'^ve the

,H the »>reth'»^*»"/;„V eapicity and eare « P^ >^,, o,at

16dKe,J.otdouhhn« o«

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\ v!;^... in-e^soitt liiiii \vitli n J»onk of «'oiistitii

''' > ''^»:. '^and tlv<!. inrttniincnts of hiH olKro, oiu

4';V^. *'*4iftyr pach of tlicm.ilic Orand ^fJ^stOl•

• '*>"!/ r(;!lwnVsc' tl 10,81)ort (*hargo Huitablo to**

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4.?•> '• ' i^'

AffoiMliis, tlic'moiiil)ci-8 of the nc

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'Votlicr t(t tlu'(jnuui Master, hIimIL fi'tur

V .;"v>,<.t lately (lo thiVir l»omago \o tjioir "ikju

• ' '.*;ijSjlicir ])roniisOM)f Hiibjettion juul ybod

f.:\'-'^ \ i^isijal congVatulntioii.- ":t '.\ **

, -'^-r

'

••"1'*v'*- ^ The Deputy Jlnd tlic Grand W'u,Vl',.'^'' ^ IIIV! Deputy «111U mVi \JI4IIKI ,»l M

"'',*.^r» . hi'otJircii prcsoiiti that arc, not mcnilx

.';' > .y. ;,Hliallnext cduixrattilate tlio new ?»fii.stci

'/ ,- i -iKiK acknowledgement to^the (Jiand.Mi

?'r^'.v /- '"ost in tlieir Older. ^

>'•'•'•,' .'• ' \ THien tln);0rand Master do.^.. ... fli

^**;;. ,

, immediately ni^on tjie exorcise of Ids

,:'^'}r ' .

''AVaideiis; and the nfcw Muster, ea*llinj

'fL* ..*f*>'•

ers i)rosfciitH them to the (Irand Masle.\y,*:*jy'Tiiat being grantecV, tlie Senior or .)i

I'rr^'^t. . JihaW rehearse tbo.ciiarge of Wjii'der

*'. '"^.V;

''cing B<demlUy askcfl by the ncw-?^^a:

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. ^\.wdmdssion tiiercto. ,•'•/.''

, , f- V'./- .Upon which- tJjo new Master .'hi

^'j.y''t.he iiustrjiments of their otflce, and ii

. ^'^.'in their prOjSer place'; and the bret

,

'! phedience tothe new Wardens bV t

;,'» Vi^i'he other elected otHecj-s of the.iod:

-T'vWc then''invos1ed in ancient fornr. ,

/' r. The lod<;e beinir tlins conii'lctc

•'*1 ' registcicd'; and Alne-^nutice..^shaij b.e

' ,ti." .'Ithe juris^UvtionVi ••..

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i'l.<.ok of .'onstitntion, the lod.s^'o book, '

s'of hiH olKfO, ono after aiioMior- oiul

(1,0 Grand >Iiistcr or IiIh Deputy, Hlia I,

('hargc Huitablo to the article i.rcsciited.

meiiibcrtt of the new lodcjc bowini? alt(>-

l MaHtor.HbiilLfotnrn thanks, and inmnv.-;^

mage to tjieir "tKiw Mantcr, and mgiufy

iihfection .aiul vhodicnce ^o him, Ipy tl>(j

r.

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knd thc'Oran.r,\Vardrns,^aml any otlier \^hat arc, not memhei's«)rMli<!^ new lodge, ^ •

date the new Nhuster ; an<I he shall return ..

cnttovthe (Jrand.Mas^rer llrst, and to the^

nd Master de... -o "the ..cw ^r;,^.t»M• "to^entlir^ ^

tjic exorcine of h'lM oifico. in naiunig hin" -

5 ntw Master, caviling forf'.i the two hroth- '.

,

to the (Irand Master Wi his ai-i-rohation. .^_

-d" the ticnior or .luniVr (Inmd W anion,.

, ('han^o of WiU-dcits'; and the candidate^ ^.

ked l>y the new:>\{\>ter shall signif.y their^

Uuvnew Master' >Via11 presenf'l hen. with , .^^

\ their office, and induct them in due loniv- ?••

lace; and the hiethion shall signilv ithcir.

now Wardens h\* the usual congratulation.',,

I f.mo.ci>» of thc.Ioilgo, an'Hhosfl apj.pinted

in ancient forni'. <--^\

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vl

.•ill" tliiis coiiiVli'ii'ly (oii«titiitCfl.''»liall l>o ^

.liitrjuilitc. slu.1,1 li.<- sent to .i,vcivv>.)Y<l.!i6.iii.

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