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BY-LAWS

FRKE AND ACCEPTED MASOI

Pt. Stanley, May, 18 6 8

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5864.

PRiKTEb AT THE CANADIAN HOME JOURNAL OFFICE, ST. THOMAS*

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BY-LAWS.

. This Lodge fully acknowledges the supremacy of the
Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted lilasons of
Canada ; and will, at all times, pay respect and obedi-
ence to its Laws, Rules, Orders and Regulations.

KEGULAll MEETINGS. '

2. The Regular Meetings of this Lodge shall beheld
on the Second Tuesday of every month ; and also on the
Festivals of St. John the Baptist, and St. John the
Evangelist ; or should they fall on Sunday, then on the
following day, at such hour as the Master shall appoint,
of which the Members shall be duly notified.

3. Emergency Mootings may be held as provided by
the Book of Constitution; but should a Lodge of Erner*.
gency be called at the solicitation of a Brother, for his
own benefit or advancement, all the expenses of the
Meeting shall be defrayed by him.

4. The elective Officers of this Lodge shall be an-
nually elected at the Regular Meeting, immedhitely
preceding the Festival of St. John the Evangelist ; and
on the day of that Festival, (or should it fall on Sun-
day, then on the following day,) the election of the
Master being first confirmed, all the Officers, elective and
appointed, shall be installed and invested.

5. To secure that regularity so highly necessary for
the good government of a Lodge, it is expected that
every Officer will attend punctually at the hour named
in the summons, under penalty of censure by the Master,
unless exonerated by some reasonable excuse, or cause
ot absence.

C. Brethren shall at all times appear, when in Lodge,
in the proper Masonic Clothing, as prescribed by the
Book of Constitution.

7. Every Brother, w- hen speaking, shall address him-

3 BY-LAWS.

self to the Master; and no Brother shall speak twice to
the same question, unless in explanation, or the Mover
in reply. No motion shall be entertained unless it be
ma«\e in writing, and duly seconded. No new business
shall be entered upon after " 10 o'clock" p. m.

8. No visitor shall speak to any question without
leave of the Master ; nor shall he, on any occasion, be
allowed to vote. During his continuance in the Lodge,
he shall be subject to its By-Laws.

9. The fee upon initiation shall be Twelve Dollars,
which shall be in pa} ment of the three Degrees in Craft
Freemasonry ; and the Grand Lodge Fees, for Registra-
tion and Certificate, Three Dollars. The fee ior a
Joining Member shall be Three Dollars, to include the
fee for Registration ; but should he require a Grand
Lodge Certificate, he must pay an additional sum ot Two
Dollars. In every instance, the Member who proposes
the Candidate, is responsible for the whole fee, which
must be paid at the time of initiation or admission.

10. Any Brother not initiated in this Lodge, may be
passed or raised in it, after a regular ballot, for the sum
of Five Dollars for each degree, provided he produces
satisfactory proof ot having been initiated and passed, as
the case may be, in a Regular Lodge. The proposer is
responsible for the fee— which must be paid at the time
of initiation, or before the Degree is conferred.

11. No person shall be initiated in, and noBroihcr
shall be admitted as a Member, or have Degrees con-
ferred upon him, as provided for in By-Law No. 10, if,
on baUot, one black ball appear agamst him ; but to
prevent mistakes, the Master may direct the ballot to be
passed a second time, which shall be .mal. The Secre-
tary shall apprize all Lodges in his District, and also the
Grand Secretary, of such rejection.

12. Should any Candidate, who has been "approved
for initiation, not attend for that purpose within seven
months, after being notified by the Secretary of the

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Lodge, he shall forfeit his initiation fee, and new appli-
cation and re-balloting for, shall be rendered necessary.

13. Should any Member retire from t)ie Lodge, or
cause his name to be erased from the Book, or be ex-
cluded for any cause, except non-payment of dues, he
ehull not be re-admitted without a ballot and joining fee,
as fixed by By-Law No. 9.

14. Any member desirous of withdrawing from the
Lodge, sluill signify the same at a leguhir meeting, either
personally, or in writing, to tlie Secretary ; and it" in good
standing, and his dues are all [jaid, upon his resignation
being accepted, a certhicatc to tliat elfect shall be fur-
nished liim, if required, by the Secretary under the
Lodge Seal.

15. No brother shall become an Honorary Member
of this Lodge until he has been regularly proposed and
seconded at one regular meeting, and his name been in-
serted in tlie summons ibr the next regular communica-
tion, at which he must be elected by unanimous vote of
the Lodge.

lo. The annual subscription of each member, except
the Secretary, who shall be exempt, shall be three dollars
payable quarterly.

17. Any member who neglects payment for twelve
months shall be notified by the Secretary, and again at the
end of the ensuing three months; and any member who
shall remain in arrears, and become indebted for one
y(\ar's dues, shall, after special notice from the Secretary,
be excluded until all arrears are paid. No member in
arrears for twelve months shall be qualified to ballot or
vote upon any question, or hold ofhcc ; and the signing
by him of the By-Laws, is hereby declared to be an
acknowledgement by each member, that he considers
these dues a debt due by him to the Lodge.

18. The Master being responsible for the Grand
Lodge fees, shall forward "the same to the Grand Secre-
tary, as soon as possible after the Festival of St. John the

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'^i^^'rr?^\r^[- "^"''n "'0 Evansclist, respective! v

be'^To ,u^i^ H,^^"'!'"'"" '^ ^"''"'ttee, whoso duty it shall
DC to aiclit tlie Treasurer's accounts, and all accoiint<i
before ti.ey are presented to tl.e Lod^ am certHV to
their correctness, and at all times to nm intdn a ccner^^
supervision over the iinances ^ud property oHhe fod'"

fi™,Hmpf ."'''"!'"' ''" '""" o"'w com^nitte s as Su-
clZm^f n n?i?„ v^ necessary. They shall choose thei-r
meml?P?^,.f tii I „T ^'V''"'- '" """"^^ "'« nttendance of

IheLod'r ''^tT''r,T' ■•'•■''?" "'"oa^tLVai^t ' A
tlie J^odge. The AurUt Conimttce shall make an -innnnl
report on the Festival of St. John the E^ui^Xt

20. TJie Master, on the clay of his installation ^h-ill
apponit three brethren a Cliaritabl (^^ nnSe to
whom all applications for relief shall be referred in d
whose duty it shall be to report to the LodTeal cases
deserynig aid and assistance, unless those of urgent

the Lommitte to issue an order on the Treasurer for a
sum not exceeding five dollars, i eporting ^ s'an e to
the Lodge at is next regular communication. In places
where more than one Lodge is held, and a General
Fund IS formed, the Master shall represent the Lod "e a
the Lnited Benevolent Fund Committee. *"

fnrnUn;J^p'' Books, Papei's, Jcwcls, Paraphernalia, and
furniture of every kmd, belonging to the Lodge, bein- at
all times vested in the Master and Wardens tbr the fine
nnmfn 1 w'J ""'' .^es^ponsible for the same. They shall be
annually examined previous to the mstalation of the
officers elect ; and an inventory of them shall be kept in
nnnnnil'^"^" ^^n^ ^^ '^'^ ^^^^^c The Master si aU
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ing expenses, without the approbation of a maioritv of
the members, neither shall the Books, Papers Furniture
Jewe s Paraphernalias and other i)mperty of tEod'^
e sold, alienated, or in any way disposccl of. exce nt bv
the unanimous consent of the members. ^ ^

23. Ko alterations shall be made in these IU'-T.iwq

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J Inch Shall be duly entered on the minute?, and insert^
Jf «^l"\mons for the next regular meet n.^ v 1 en ho
proposed alteration shall come up for discussion u' on
resolution regularly moved and seconS be ..' p 's^d
m tavor thereof, by two-thirds of the vo'tes p?e e t
Ser''''"'' ^^''''' ''^'''' sanctioned by the Gi and

oi n"i"*' T^i^^e By-Laws, when f-iirly written in a book
thoS.^.l «!p,r ^^^y *>'« M^v.ter and Seen, ary, nd mve'
the Seal of the Grand Lodge afiixed. E verv Brother is
also to sign them as a Declaration of subniisslon o hem
and two copies shall be delivered to each mem bei free
o expense ; but should he require nnother ",py he sM

Lodge.' ' ■ * ■ ' ^^'^'""'^ ^"^ ^^'"^ ^^^"^^'^^1 ^^"i^'s of ti^^'

THE JfASTEIl.

25. Beyond the Antient Charges and Pvcndation^
and the Duties laid down by the ifook of C ms u o,'
the Master s responsible ti,r the safe Lep n 'f !
SVarrant, and other Lod'^e Records I^,u.l-« p J ' ,•
with the AVardens, hoM^^ll^trX:^^]^'^^
phernaha, and other property of the L()(:.u trust ft r
the Members, and shall see to the emcient insurance <J
the sanie against loss by lire, llo shall inTlOrde,^
on the Treasurer for the or jinary expenses of the T od.
and shall be, c'-ojicio, a member of all Committees ^'

THE SENIOK WARDEN.

the &tet^^]?;t^^^^^^

Bee to safe and proper kcepins of the Jewd^'^frlpiS

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iialia and Fiirnituro of the Lodge ; and shall examine
tiie Inventory of the same, immedintcly before entering'
Jnto office. He shall be assisted by the Stewards.

THE JUNIOIl WARDEN.

Beyond tlie regular duties appertaining to his office,
the Junior Warden shall attend to the necessary arrann-e-
liientshirKofreshmcnts, on all ordinary occasions, and
IS, ex-ojicio, Chief of the Stewards.

THE CriArLAlN.

. The duties of tliis ofTicer speak for themselves; but
It IS very desn-able to have Ills punctual attendance, that
tlie Lodge may not oidv be oi)ened and closed in due
and antient iorm, but with solemn Prayer.

THE TREASURER.

The Treasurer shall receive all monies of the Lod^-e
and discharge accounts for ordinary exi)enscs, duly si^nied
by the Master and Secretary, as well as those certified
by the Audit Committee, and approved by tJie Lod"-e
and orders of the Charitable Committee, lie sh.-ill kwn
books, m which his receipts and disbursements shall be
regularly entered, so as to exlubit, at one view, the bal-
ance in hjs hands, at every regular meeting ; and should
the balance, at any one time amount to more than One
llundred Dol ars, he shall give special notice thereof to
tlie Lodge. Ihe account with the Grand Lodge shall be
kept separate and distinct, and the Grand Lodge Dues
handed by him to the lAIaster for transmissioS to the
(irand Secretary. His accounts and voueliers shall be
annually submitted to the Audit Committee, at least one
week previous to the Festival of St John the Evangelist
and the balance in his hands shall be transferred to his
successor in office, on that day, unless the Lodge shall
then otherwise direct.

THE secretary's DUTIES.

T j'^^^ Secretary shall be exempt frcni the pavment of
^ Lodge dues. He shall keep a fiuthful record or tho np^.

BY-LAW3.

ceedings of the Lodge, and Bhall preserve in proper order
all papp''s and documents relating thereto. He shall
keep a correct register of the members, and their respect-
ive accounts with the the Lodge ; he shall sign all auth-
orized certificates, and affix the Lodge Seal thereto;
issue all necessary notices and summonses for meetings,
&c., and countersign all orders and charges of the Master;
he shall prepare all Returns required by the Grand
Lodge, and notify the first nnnied Brother of (;verv
Committee of his appointment, the names ot his associ-
ates, and the nature ot their duties ; he may receive
monies for the Treasurer, transferring the same amount
to him without deduction, before the next regular meet-
ing ; and shall generally discharge all other duties apper-
taining to the olhce of Secretary.

THE DEACONS.

The Deacons shall attend the ^Laster and Wardens,
to assist in opening the Lodge at the appointed time,
and the Ceremonies and Prei)aration of Candidates and
otherwise, as the Master and Wardens may direct.

THE DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES.

The Director of Ceremonies shall see that the Lodge
is properly prepared ; that all Brethren appear in the
Lodge in the clothing prescribed by the Book of Consti-
tution; and, to the best of his ability; that every Brother
when in the Lodge or at refreshment, is placed accord-
ing to his station.

STEWARDS.

The Stewards under the direction of the Senior
Warden, shall see to the safety and careful keeping of
the Jewels, Paraphernalia and Furniture of the Lodge ;
and, under the Junior Warden, shall have the arrange-
ment and ordering of refreshments.

THE INNER GUARD.

The Inner Guard shall attend each meeting punc-
tually at the hour named in the summonses, to guard the

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interior of the Lodge at its opening ; to receive visitors,

and examine all candidates for admission, and give direc-
tions tr» thn T^rioi. ' O »^'Vl**wv.

tions to the Tyler.

Tyler's duties.

The Tyler shall attend punctually, and diligently
watch the exterior of the Lodge, and see that all Candi-
clHtes for admission are properly prepared ; he shall
deliver, when required, all summonses and other notices
to the members; he shall see that the Furniture and
Ornaments of the Lodge are kept in good order, and
perform all such other duties as he may be directed bv
the Lodge or Its officers, for which he shall be paid the
sum of six dollars per annum, or fifty cents per night, on
a certificate signed by the Master and countersig?ied bv
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

BOOKSELLER & STATIONER,

ST. THOMAS. C W,
A large and varied stock of Standard Works in

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Kept constantly on hand. Orders for

BRITISH PUBLICATIONS

And Periodicals despatched for England on Monday of

each week ; and for

A.MER10^N l^rORKS

to New York, Daily.

Ani/ Work published on eitlier Gontment can therefore he
procured to order on, short notice.

In Plain and Fancy styles, executed promptly, and at

moderate charges.

THE CANADIAN HOME JOTONAL

An excelleu|.^.fiim)ljr Newspaper, printed neatly in a
quarto form, containing 12 pages, is issued from his Book

@and Stationery Establishment, every Thursday morning,
at a Dollar and a half a year. kjj

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