ll 1892. STEPHEN Bo WEEKS CLASS OF 1886; PUD. THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSFTY OF THE UMVERsmr OF mwi ammA ME WEEKS COULECTlKtJN OF : ,_ Gii- ^1 e.^p i- FOR USE ONLY IN THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLECTION t ^^i^S^^" SSr^Jf^ ^^^B i^ — — ^ ^^it^^^^ jfnf^^i imZj^A^ Z^- 5^^ ^^^SsGtfS fc%=sg Form A/o. /\-368, Rev. 8/95 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill http://www.archive.org/details/masoniccodeofnor1892free MASONIC CODE NORTH CAROLINA, CONTAINING THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE JURISDICTION, WITH ANCIENT CONSTITUTIONS, PUBLIC CEREMONIES, FORMS, &c., &c. REVISED EDITION, 1S92. PUBUSHED BY DIRECTION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF NORTH CAROLINA. RALEIGH, N, C: Edwards & Broughton, Printers and Binders. 1892. PREFACE. Grand Lodge of North Caroi^ina, A.-. F. •. & A.-. M.-. Office of Grand Secretary, Raleigh, March 2d, 1892. This work is designed for the use, and to meet the wants and demands, of the Fraternity in this Grand Jurisdiction. It embraces the Constitu- tion and Laws of the Grand Lodge, Ancient Constitutions and Charges, all public ceremonies and necessary blank forms used by Lodges. Much care has been taken in its preparation with a view to make it entirely reliable. It is republished in pursuance of the direction of the Grand Lodge at its Annual Communication, January, 1S92. DONALD W. BAIN, Grand Secretary. INTRODUCTION. Historical Synopsis. The early history of Freemasonry in North Carolina is not as definitely and satisfactorily known as might be desired. Such information as is furnished by records regarded as authentic, is embodied in the following historical synopsis. The statements given respecting the reorganization of the Grand Lodge in 1787, are compiled from the original official records of the Grand Lodge. There exists what is stated to be ''a list of Regular Lodges according to their Seniority and Constitution," on the register of the Grand Lodge of England, published in 1762, which contains the following entry : "213. A Lodge at Wilmington, on Cape Fear River, in the Province of North Carolina, March, 1755." It is probable that this vras the first Lodge organized in the State, as the Grand Lodge in 1791, after a full investigation of the claims of all the Lodges to priority, in the award of numbers, gave this Lodge (St. Johns) the number i, although the honor was contested by Ro3'al White Hart Lodge, No. 2, of Halifax. It thus appears that St. Johns Lodge, No. I, at Wilmington, has claim to antiquity, which the records sustain. The " Ahiman Rezon and Masonic Ritual," published at New^bern, North Carolina, in 1805, contains an address by Judge Francois Xavier Martin, from which the following extract is taken : "Masonry crossed the Atlantic with the first settlers of the British Colonies in America, and the Grand Masters of England appointed Provincial Grand Masters, who constituted regular Lodges in the New World. The Carolinas had no Provincial Grand Master until 5736, when the Earl of Loudon appointed John Hamerton to that dignity. From him a regular succession can be traced to Joseph Montfort, who was appointed by the Duke of Beaufort in 5769." Judge Martin was an accurate historian, as well as a zealous Mason, and, no doubt, had good reason for stating that John Hamerton, of vSoutli Carolina, was appointed Provincial Grand Master for the Carolinas. The date of appointment of Joseph Montfort, as stated b}- Judge Martin (1769), does not accord with the date of his commission, still preserved, wdiich is 14th of January, 1771, but the mere date of a com- mission does not affect the statement of fact of appointment. The records of St. John's Grand Lodge at Boston, Massachusetts, October 2d, 1767, contains this statement, which is published in the "Cyclopedia of Masonry" by Robert Macoy : "A dispensation was made out for the Right Worshipful Thomas Cooper, Master of Pitt g INTRODUCTION. County Ivodge, iu North Carolina, constituting him Deputy Grand Master of that Province. And he was commissioned with power to congregate all the brethren there residing, or who should afterward reside in said Province, into one or more lodges as he should think fit, and in such place or places within the same as should most redound to the benefit of Masonry." The first Lodge established under this authority was, it is said, at Crown Point, in Pitt County. On the 14th of January, 1771, the following authority was issued by the command of the Grand Master of England : ^.=__^ Beaufort, G. M. ^SE^I^.^ TO ALL AND EVERY our Right Worshipful and \^_^ \/ Loving Brethren. WE, Henrj^ Somerset, Duke of Beaufort, Marquis and Earl of Worcester, Earl of Glamorgan, Vis- count Grosmont, Baron Herbert, Lord of Ragland, Chepston and Gower, Baron Beaufort of Caldeeol Castle, Grand Master of the Most Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons, Greeting : KNOW YE THAT WE, of the great Trust and Confidence reposed in our Right Worshipful and well beloved Brother Joseph Montfort, Esquire, of Halifax, in the Province of North Carolina, in AMERICA, do hereby constitute and appoint him the said JOSEPH MONTFORT, Provincial Grand Master of and for AMERICA, with full power and Authority in due form to make Masons and Constitute and Regulate Lodges as Occasion may Require. And also to do and execute all and every such other acts and things appertaining to the said Office as usually have been and ought to be done and executed by other Provincial Grand Masters, he the said JOSEPH MONTFORT taking special care that all and every, the Members of ever}^ Lodge he shall constitute, have been regularly made Masons and that they do observe, perform and keep all and every the Rules, Orders and Regulations contained in the Book of Constitutions (except such as have been or may be repealed at any Quarterly Communication or other general meeting together) also with all such other Rules, Orders, Regulations and Instructions as shall from time to time be transmitted by us, or by tlie Honorable CHARLES DILLON our Deputy or by any of our Successors, Grand Masters or their Deputies for the time being. And we hereby will and require you our said Provincial Grand Master to cause four quarterly communications to be held yearly, one whereof to be upon or as near the feast da)' of Saint John the Baptist as conveniently may be, and that you promote on those and all other occasions whatever maj^ be for the honour and Advantage of Masonry and the Benefit of the Grand Charity, and that you yearly send to us or our successor Grand Master an Account in Writing of the proceedings therein and also of what Lodges you consti- tute and when and where held with a list of the members thereof, and copies of all such Rules, Orders, Regulations as shall be made for the good Government of the same, with whatever else you shall do by virtue of these presents. And, that 3'ou at the same time remit to the Treasurer of the Societj' for the time being at London, three pounds, three shill- ings sterling for every Lodge you shall constitute, for the use of the Grand Charity and other necessary purposes. Given at London under our hand and seal of Masonry this I4lh day of January, A. L. 5771, A. D. 1771. Bv THE Grand Master's Command Witness: CHAS. DILLON, D. G. M. JAS. HESELTINE, G. S. INTRODUCTION. 7 Under this authority, Joseph Moutfort established Ivodges in North Carolina. The present Royal White Hart Lodge, No. 2, at Halifax, derived its original warrant from this source. It was registered on the rolls of the Grand Lodge of England as No. 403, which number it appears to have sustained when the Grand Lodge of North Carolina was reorganized in 1787. This indicates, also, an existence under the authorit}' of the Grand Lodge of England, after the Grand Lodge of North Carolina had ceased to exist, during and subsequent to the Revolutionary war. From the best evidence existing, it seems that most of the Lodges which organized the Grand Lodge in 1771, derived their authority from the Grand Lodge of England, but other Lodges were, no doubt, estab- lished under the Grand I^odge of Scotland, if not under other authorit}' also. The disputes which arose between them as to priority of number, after the reorganization of the Grand Lodge in 1787, indicates this. It is evident that a Grand Lodge was organized in North Carolina in 1771, but the precise date of its organization is not known. It appears of record, however, that it was " first constituted A. D. 1771," and that it "convened occasionally at Newbern and Edeuton, at which latter place the records were deposited previous to the Revolutionary war. During the contest the lecords were destroyed by the British army, and the meetings of the Grand Lodge suspended." A convention was held in the town of Tarborough, commencing December 9th, 1787, for the purpose of reorganizing the Grand Lodge. The following are its first day's proceedings : "Tarborough, December the 9th, A. L. 57S7. At a Convention of Delegates of the several Lodges in the State of North Carolina, for the purpose of electing a Grand Master and other Grand Officers for the same, the Brethren then assembled unanimouslj^ appointed Brother John Mare in the Chair. Brother Benjamin Manchester Secretary to the present Convention. The following Lodges by their Delegates produced Credentials, viz: Una}ii})iity — Brothers John Mare, vStepheu Cabarrus. St. John' s. No. 2 — Brothers Manchester, Abner Neale. Royal Edwin, No. / — Brothers John Johnston, Andrew Oliver, vSilas White Arnett. Royal White Hart, No. ^oj— Brothers William Mnir, McDougall, John Geddy. Royal William, Nj. S — Brothers Hardv Murfree, Patrick Garvey, William Little. Union, at Fayetteville — Brother James Porterfield. Blandford Bute — Brothers Edward Jones, William Johnston. Old Cone — Brother John Armstrong. 8 INTRODUCTION. On motion, agreed, That the proceedings of this night be binding, and that the following rules be observed during the sittings of this Convention, to-wit : (Nine rules for the government of the Convention were adopted.) The Convention then adjourned till to-morrow, 7 o'clock." The Convention continued its sittings until the 13th of December. On the nth, Grand Officers were elected as follows : Samuel Johnston Grand Master. Richard Caswell Deputy Grand blaster. Richard Ellis Senior Grand Warden. Michael Payne -^Junior Grand Warden. Abner Neale Grand Treasurer. James Glasgow Grand Secretary. They were installed on the 12th. At the Grand Lodge held in Fa\'etteville, December 9th, 1790, the following resolution was passed : ''Resolved, That the Secretary be directed to write to the different Lodges under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, requesting them to send delegates to Newbern, there to meet the Grand Lodge on the 24th da}' of June next, and to forward their claims for precedency and to receive their charters agreeable thereto, and at the same time to notice them, that this is the last time their claims to that effect can be received, but that those neglecting to take advantage of this notice must hereafter take their numbers as the}' apply." Of the communication held at Newbern on the 25th day of June, 1791, the following record exists : " Pursuant to a resolution of the Grand Lodge at Fayetteville on the 9th day of December last, the ' Lodge ' proceeded to number the different Lodges agreeable to the claims of precedency from the different Lodges as follows, to-wit : Saint John's, No. i, Wilmington ; Royal White Hart, No. 2, Halifax; Saint John's, No. 3, Newbern ; Saint John's, No. 4, Kinston ; Royal Edwin, No. 5, Windsor ; Royal William, No. 6, Winton ; Unanimity, No. 7, Edenton ; Phoenix, No. 8, Fayetteville ; Old Cone, No. 9, Salis- bury ; Johnston Caswell, No. 10, Warrenton ; Caswell Brotherhood, No. II, Caswell; Independence, No. 12, Chatham; Saint John's, No. 13, Duplin ; Rutherford Fellowship, No. 14, Rutherford ; Washington, No. 15, Beaufort county ; Saint Tammany, No. 16, Martin county ; American George, No. 17, Hertford county ; King Solomon, No. 18, Jones county. ''Resolved, That the several Lodges receive their charters as speedily as convenient, from the Grand Lodge, numbered according to the order which they appear on the records of this Grand Lodge taken this day.' , INTRODUCTION. 9 It is evident that all the Lodges herein mentioned existed at the time of the reorganization of the Grand Lodge, except numbers ii to iS, both inclusive, which were chartered afterwards, as the first record of the formation of new Lodges after the reorganization, exists under date 17th of November, 1788, when petitions were presented to the Grand Lodge for "warrants " for a Lodge in Caswell county and one in Ruth- erford county (afterwards numbered 11 and 14 respectively, when charters were granted), which, on the next day, were ordered to be issued. The succeeding history of the Grand Lodge and origin of its Subor- dinates is contained in the original records of llie Grand Lodge, and is complete to the present date. The foregoing pages embrace so much of the early liistor}- as the limited space of an introduction will permit. CONSTITUTION. ARTICLE I. Grand Lodge — Officers of and Representation in. vSecTION I. The Grand Ivodge shall consist of a Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior and Grand Junior Wardens, Grand Treas- urer, Grand Secretary, Grand Senior and Grand Junior Deacons, and the Masters and Wardens, for the time being, of the several Lodges within this State, or Representative or Representatives, specially appointed for that purpose, who shall be considered as their proxy, or proxies, and the Past Grand Officers of the Grand Dodge — that is to say, Past Grand Masters, Past Grand Senior and Junior Wardens, Grand Treasurers and Grand Secretaries — and the said enumerated officers and persons shall be the only members and voters of the Grand Dodge. The Master and Wardens of every Dodge are the Representatives thereof in the Grand Dodge, or their proxy or proxies, or the Representative or Representa- tives constituted aforesaid. {^Construction of Grand Lodge of Preceding Sectio}i—/Sjj.~\ Past Grand Officers mentioned in Article I, Section i, of the Constitu- tion, are entitled to membership in the Grand Dodge so long as they comply with Article XVIII, Section i, of the By-Daws of the Grand Dodge, and the other rules and regulations prescribed for the govern- ment of the Craft. Proxies and Number of Votes Prescribed. Sec. 2. In all cases where special Representatives shall not be appointed by any Subordinate Dodge, and the Master and Wardens of any Dodge cannot, personally, attend the Grand Dodge, they shall have the privi- lege of constituting a proxy ; and such proxy shall be a Master Mason, and a member of some Dodge under this jurisdiction ; and he or they shall be entitled to the same number of votes as his or their constituent or constituents. (By-Daws, Art. IV.) Grand Officers Ineligible as Representatives — Grand Master, &c., to be Past Masters. Sec. 3. No Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, or Grand Warden shall, during his continuance in office, be Master or Warden to, or Representative of, a particular Dodge ; and no brother shall be eligible to either of the said offices, who is not a Past Master. CONSTITUTION. H Who Eligible to Membership or Office in Grand Lodge. vSec. 4. None but Master Masors, members of Regular Lodges, shall be members of the Grand Lodge, or be eligible to any office or appoint- ment therein. ARTICLE II. Grand Master — Election of. Section i. A Grand Master shall be annually chosen, to-\vit, at the Annual Communication ; and no person shall fill the office more than three years successively, unless by a unanimous vote. vSec. 2. In the election of Grand Master, a ballot at large shall be taken (every voter writing the name of the candidate he thinks best qualified), and the brother who has two-thirds of the votes present shall be declared Grand Master elect, and installed in due form, according to ancient usage. Deputy Grand Master — Election of. Sec. 3. A Deputy Grand Master shall be annually chosen in the same manner and by the same vote as required for the election of Grand Master. Grand Officers may be Installed by Proxy. Sec. 4. In cases of sickness, or necessary absence, the Grand Master or any other Grand officer, may be installed by proxy ; but whoever represents them must have sustained the office to which such absent officer is to be installed, or such office as might have entitled him to fill the chair in the absence of the Grand Master. Grand Officers Appointed by Grand Master. Sec. 5. The Grand Master shall appoint and commission the Grand Lecturers, under the seal of the Grand Lodge ; and he shall appoint and declare the Grand Chaplains, Grand Deacons, the Grand Steward, the Grand Marshal, the Grand Pursuivant, Grand Sword Bearer, and Grand Tiler, which appointments shall be entered on the minutes of the Grand Lodge ; and in case any other office shall become vacant by death, resignation, or otherwise, the Grand Master, for the time, shall fill such vacancy by his nomination. Who Eligible to Preside in Grand Lodge. Sec. 6. The Grand Master shall, when present, indispensably fill the chair ; in his absence, the Deputy Grand Master ; in the absence of both, the Senior Grand Warden ; in the absence of these, the Junior Grand 12 CONSTITUTION. Warden ; and, in the case of the absence of all these officers, the eldest Grand Officer in the Lodge is to fill the chair. And that the Grand Lodge may always appear in due form, the presiding officer shall wear the jewel of the Grand Master, and all others the jewels of the offices they respectively represent. Powers and Prerogatives of Grand Master. Sec. 7. The Grand Master enjoys all the powers and prerogatives conferred by the Ancient Constitutions and usages of the Craft. He has power absolutely to prohibit the introduction of any matter conflicting with the spirit of Masonry, or with Grand Lodge regulations ; and his decision on all questions shall be final, unless reversed by a vote of two-thirds of the members present. He may convene any Lodge within his jurisdiction, preside therein (with his officers or otherwise), inspect their proceedings, and correct all irregularities, or he may appoint a suitable brother for that purpose. For any dereliction of dut}-, or other unmasonic conduct, he may suspend a brother, whatever may be his grade, or arrest the Charter of a Lodge, until the ensuing session of the Grand Lodge, before which he shall present all the circumstances con- nected with the case. He may, also, grant Dispensations on all proper occasions, and do all such other acts and deeds as are warranted or required of him by the regulations and ancient usages of the Fraternity. Obligation of Officers at Installation. Sec. 8. The Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Wardens shall, several!}', at the time of their installation, make the following declaration : "I solemnly promise, upon the honor of a Mason, that, in the office of , I will, according to the best of my abilities, strictly comply with the laws and regulations of this Grand Lodge, and other ancient Masonic usages." ARTICLE III. Grand Wardens — Election of. The Grand Wardens shall be chosen annually, by a majority of written votes, and must be Past Masters. ARTICLE IV. Grand Treasurer — Election and Duties of. Section i. The Grand Treasurer shall be chosen annually, by a majority of written votes. CONSTITUTION. ]3 Sec. 2. He must be a brother of good worldly substance, and to him shall be committed the moueys belonging to the Grand Ivodge. He shall always keep a fair record of his accounts and transactions, and the uses to which the moneys are appropriated ; and shall lay the same, when required, before the Grand Lodge, and account for the moneys, as may be directed. ARTICLE V. Grand Secretary — Election and Duties of. Section i. The Grand Secretary shall be chosen annually, by a majority of written votes. Sec. 2. He must be a brother who can write a fair and legible hand, and shall keep accurate records of all the transactions of the Grand Lodge. He shall present all the votes and orders of the Grand Lodge after they are entered, to the Grand Master for his approbation and signature. He shall issue summonses, as the Grand Master may direct ; and shall give a seasonable notice in at least one public newspaper of every stated meeting of the Grand Lodge ; and he shall be rewarded for his services in such manner as the Grand Lodge may direct. ARTICLE VL other grand officers— duties of. Grand Chaplains. Section i. The Grand Chaplains, when called upon, are to perform all suitable clerical duties. Grand Marshal. Sec. 2. The Grand Marshal shall attend to the organization of the Grand Lodge, collect petitions and communications, introduce visitors, direct the formation of processions, and execute commands of the Grand Master. Grand Deacons. Sec. 3. The Grand Deacons shall occupy their proper stations, and each attend to his particular duty. Grand Sword-Bearer and Pursuivant. Sec. 4. The Grand vSword-Bearer and Pursuivant shall act as assistants to the Grand Marshal. 14 CONSTITUTION. Grand Steward and Tiler. Sec. 5. The Grand Steward and Tiler shall attend every call of the Grand Master, and be present at every Grand Communication ; for which services a suitable compensation shall be made. He shall attend yearly, ih season, to have the Grand Lodge room properly prepared for the reception of the Grand Lodge. ARTICLE VII. Grand Lecturers — Duties of. The Grand Lecturers shall qualify themselves for their duties, and attend the meetings of the Grand Lodge, and exemplify the work and lectures of the several degrees, when required. They shall visit the several Lodges when required — lecture and instruct them in work, and see that they are properly regulated and conducted. For their services they shall be suitably compensated in such manner as the Grand Lodge may provide. (See By-Laws, Art. i, Sees. 21 and 22.) ARTICLE VIII. Grand Lodge — Communications of. Section i. A Grand Lodge shall be held at least once in every year, and the Grand Master may call special meetings whenever he shall deem it advisable. Manner of Voting in. Sec. 2. In the adoption of this Constitution, and all amendments hereafter made, and in the election of officers, and all other matters in the Grand Lodge (when demanded), the votes shall be taken according to the rights of the several Lodges ; and the members of the Grand Lodge — that is to say, every Lodge present by its representation — shall be entitled to three votes, whether represented by one or more brethren ; and ever}' member of the Grand Lodge otherwise entitled than by being a representative of a particular Lodge, shall have one vote ; provided this shall in nowise affect any rights of the Past Grand officers. In cases of a tie, the brother in the chair shall have the casting vote. ARTICLE IX. Powers of the Grand Lodge. Section i. The Grand Lodge shall be the supreme Masonic authority within the State of North Caroilna, and shall claim and exercise all the original essential powers, privileges, rights and authority appertaining CONSTITUTION. 15 to the ancient craft; and shall, moreover, rank on an equality with all other regularly constituted Grand Lodges ; and be empowered to legis- late upon all matters of Masonic government, and make all necessary regulations for its own government and that of its subordinates. Sec. 2, The Grand Lodge shall have power by charter, under their seal, to constitute new Lodges, to establish a uniform mode of working in all the Lodges in this State, and superintend and regulate the general police of Masonry, according to the ancient usages and customs of Masons, — carefully regarding the old landmarks, which are, on no account, to be removed or defaced. ARTICLE X. New^ Lodges — How Established. No new charter shall be granted, but upon the petition of at least seven known and approved Master Masons ; nor shall a new warrant be issued to any number of Masons, residing within less than ten miles of the usual place of meeting of any regularly established Lodge, unless impor- tant benefits are to be derived therefrom ; and the petition shall contain the causes which render it expedient that such a charter should be granted, with the nomination of the Master and Wardens ; and the petition shall be approved by some regular constituted Lodge in the vicinity of the petitioners. {^Construction of Article X by the Grand iMaster and Accepted by ilie Grand Lodge — iSS2.'\ By Article X of the Constitution, " no new charter shall be granted but upon the petition of at least seven known and approved Master Masons." By Section i, Article VI, of the By-Laws and Edicts of the Grand Lodge, "dispensations for new Lodges may be granted upon petition to the Grand Master, or the Deputy Grand Master, of not less than seven worthy Master Masons." Seven worthy and approved Master Masons being the smallest number to whom the Grand Lodge can grant a charter, or the Grand Master or Deputy Grand Master a dispensation for a new Lodge, it follows that, whenever the membership of any Lodge is reduced by any cause below seven, its legal existence thereupon ceases, and it cannot thenceforth do any work or transact any business what- ever. Its property, furniture, jewels, funds, etc., become forfeited to the Grand Lodge, to be taken into possession and disposed of as directed in the case of suspension or demise of a Lodge. ARTICLE XI. Amendments — How Made. No amendment to this Constitution shall be adopted by the Grand Lodge, until the same, after being proposed in writing to the Grand Lodge, and thereby concurred with, shall be submitted to the considera- tion of all the individual Lodges, and adopted by at least two-thirds of all the said Lodges. BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. ARTICLE I. GRAND OFFICERS. Time for Election of. Section i. The election of Grand Officers shall take place on the second day of the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. Certificate of Election. Sec. 2. The Grand Officers elected and appointed at each Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge shall be furnished with certificates of election or appointment, signed by the Grand Master and Wardens, and verified by the signature of the Grand Secretary, and the seal of the Grand Lodge. Grand JMaster. To Provide Stationery and Seals. Sec. 3. The Grand Master is authorized to furnish such stationery as he may deepi necessary for himself and the Grand Secretary, in their official correspondence ; and also to procure seals to be used in conduct- ing the correspondence of their respective offices. To Appoint Private Secretary. Sec. 4. The Grand IMaster may appoint a Private vSecretary and fix his compensation, provided it shall not exceed one hundred dollars per annum. Expenses of. Sec. 5. The necessary expenses of the Grand Master incurred in the discharge of the duties of his office shall be allowed by the Grand Lodge. Grand Treasurer. To Furnish Statement of Accounts. Sec. 6. It shall be the duty of the Grand Treasurer, at each Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, to file with the Grand Secretary a statement of the amount of moneys and other funds of the Grand Lodge in his hands, which statement the Grand Secretary shall file among his papers, and preserve for the use of the Grand Lodge. 9 18 BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. To Give Bond. Sec. 7- The Grand Treasurer shall give bond in the penal sum of one thousand dollars, faithfully to discharge his duties and account for all moneys and effects that may come into his hands belonging to the Grand Lodge. Payment of Grand Secretary's Salary. Sec. S. The Grand Treasurer shall not be authorized to pay over to the Grand Secretar}- any appropriation which the Grand Lodge may have made, as compensation to him for discharging the duties of his office, until he shall have produced the certificate of the committee on his books that said duties were dul}' and truly performed. To Pay Expenses of Grand Officers. Sec. 9. The Grand Treasurer shall, at each Annual Communication, tender to the Grand Officers of the preceding Masonic year their expenses incurred in attending said x^nnual Communication. To Procure Portraits of Grand and Past Grand Masters. Sec. 10. The Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary shall be a standing committee to procure the portraits of the Grand Masters of this State, beginning with the year 1S66 ; and all living Past Grand Masters, whose portraits can be obtained, and the same, w-hen procured, shall be suitably framed and hung up in the Grand Ledge Hall. Such sums of money shall be appropriated as may be necessary to carry into effect this section. Compensation of. Sec. II. The compensation of the Grand Treasurer shall be one hun- dred and fifty dollars per annum, unless the receipts of the Grand Lodge shall be less than three thousand dollars per annum, when he shall receive five per cent, commissions. Grand Secretary. Salary and Fees of. Sec. 12. The Grand Secretary shall receive an annual salary of seven hundred dollars, as compensation for his services ; in addition to which he shall be entitled to one dollar for engrossing a dispensation or charter and affixing seal of the Grand Lodge to the same : one dollar for every certificate or document requiring seal, and the fees prescribed in Sections I and 2 of Article IH of the By-Laws. Diplomas and papers required h_v the Grand Master are excepted. To Transmit Names, &c., of Grand Officers to Other Grand Lodges. Sec. 13. It shall be the duty of the Grand Secretary, after the choice .of Grand Officers each vear, to transmit to the Grand Lodges with which BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. 19 this Grand Lodge is in correspondence the names and signatures of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Wardens, Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, written in their own proper hands, and authenti- cated under his hand and the seal of the Grand Lodge. To Make Reports — Postage Allowed. Sec. 14. The Grand Secretary shall, at each Annual Communication, submit a report, in writing, of the transactions of his office during the preceding Masonic year. Postage expenses incurred in his official duties shall be paid by the Grand Treasurer, and allowed to him in the settle- ment of his accounts. To Provide Dispensations and Charters. Sec. 15. The Grand Secretary shall have blank Dispensations and Charters printed from time to time as they may be needed, and the cost of the same shall be paid by the Grand Treasurer. To Give Bond. Sec. 16. The Grand Secretary shall give a bond in the penal sum of iive hundred dollars for the faithful discharge of his duties, and to account for all moneys and effects that may come into his hands belong- ing to the Grand Lodge. To Transmit Documents, &c., to Committee on Foreign Correspond- ence — Grand Lodge Library. Sec. 17. The Grand Secretary shall transmit to the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, immediately upon their reception, all papers and documents for said committee. The committee shall return all such papers and documents to the Grand Secretary, after the report is com- pleted, for the purpose of binding. The Grand Secretary shall have bound, in good library binding, such documents as may be returned to him by the committee, to form a library for the Grand Lodge. To Secure Transportation for Representatives to the Grand Lodge. Sec. 18. It shall be the duty of the Grand Secretary, before the regular Annual Communication of this Grand Body, to make application to the Presidents of the different Railroad and Navigation Companies in this State to allow the officers and representatives to pass to and from this Grand Lodge for one fare. To Employ Assistant. Sec. 19. The Grand Secretary is authorized to employ the services of some suitable brother as his assistant during the Annual Communica- tions, and the Grand Treasurer is directed, upon a proper warrant, to pay a sum not exceeding fifty dollars for such services. 20 BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. Grand Tiler — Compensation of. Sec. 20. The salary of the Grand Tiler shall be five dollars for eacli day and night, inclusive, of every Communication of the Grand Lodge. Grand Lecturers. To Exemplify Work. Sec. 21. The Grand Lecturers shall exemplify the work when required by the Grand Master, at any Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. (See Article VII of the Constitution.) To Examine Records of Lodges, &c. Sec. 22. The Grand Lecturers shall examine the records and proceed- ings of the Lodges they may visit, and report in what manner they are kept and conducted, as well as whether due obedience is paid to the Constitution, laws and teachings of Masonry. ARTICLE II. REVENUES OF THE GRAND LODGE. Annual Dues of Lodges. Section i. The dues from Subordinate Lodges to this Grand Lodge shall be sixty cents per capita, annually, for each member reported on the annual returns. Each Lodge shall transmit, with its returns, such annual dues or fees as the Grand Lodge may, at any time, assess. \^ResoIiiiion of iSSj.'\ All applications of Subordinate Lodges for the remission of dues shall be referred to the Committee on Propositions and Grievances, and shall not be considered by the Grand Lodge until acted upon by said com- mittee. Grand Secretary to Receive Moneys. Sec. 2. The Grand Secretary shall receive and receipt for all moneys due the Grand Lodge, handing the amount promptly to the Grand Treasurer, taking his receipt therefor. Representatives to the Grand Lodge having any fees or dues for the Grand Lodge, shall pay them to the Grand Secretary. Moneys — How Paid from Grand Treasury. Sec. 3. No moneys shall be paid out of the Grand Treasury, unless authorized by the Grand Lodge and approved by the Grand Master. BY-IvAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. 21 ARTICLE in. DIPLOMAS. Grand Secretary to Provide. vSection I. The Grand Secretary shall always keep on hand diplomas, printed on parchment and bound in pocket form, and on paper, with Grand Lodge certificate attached, for the use of the Subordinate Lodges, for which they shall pay, in addition to the cost of the blank diploma, fifty cents for each copy, one-half whereof shall be paid into the Grand Treasury ; the other, the Grand vSecretary shall receive for affixing seal, &c. Diplomas Furnished by Grand Lodge. Sec. 2. The price of a diploma granted by this Grand Lodge, or by its officers, shall be five dollars ; and the same shall accrue to, and be a part of the perquisites of, the Grand Secretary. ARTICLE IV. ANNU.\L COMMUNICATIONS OF GRAND LODGE. When and Where Held. Section i. The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge shall be held in the citj- of Wilmington on the first Tuesday in January, 1894, and annually thereafter on the second Tuesday of January in the city of Raleigh. Quorum. Sec. 2. The Representatives of three Subordinate Lodges, with such Grand Officers and members as may be in attendance, shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Delegate shall Represent Only Three Lodges. Sec. 3. A delegate shall not represent more than three Lodges at the same time in this Grand Lodge. Proxy Cannot Appoint Proxy. Sec. 4. A proxy shall not transfer his authorit}- to another unless the, power to do so shall be expressly given by his principal. Manner of Voting by Representatives — Number of Votes. Sec. 5. Each Lodge represented in the Grand Lodge, whether by officers, proxies, or special representatives, shall be entitled to three votes; and if two only represent a Lodge, and they shall differ, each shall cast one and a half vote. 22 BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. Credentials of Representatives. Sec. 6. Every representative to the Grand Lodge (whether elected by the Lodge or appointed the proxy of any officer), must be furnished with a certificate of election or appointment, under the seal of the Lodge, attested by the Secretary, the form to be furnished by the Grand Secre- tary, which shall state that he is a Master Mason ; and all credentials must be handed to the Committee on Credentials. No person shall represent any Subordinate Lodge other than its constitutional officers, either as a delegate or proxy, unless he produces proper and written authority therefor. Committee on Credentials — Appointment and Report of. Sec. 7. At every Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge the Grand Master shall appoint a Committee on Credentials, whose duty it shall be to attend at the Grand Lodge Hall at least three hours before the time of assembling the Grand Lodge at the succeeding Annual Com. munication, to receive credentials of representatives and verify proxies. Standing Committees. Sec. 8. The Grand Master shall, as soon as he may deem it advisable, after the acceptance of the report of the Committee on Credentials, appoint the following Standing Committees, each to consist of a discre- tionary number of members, to-wit : Tst. A Committee on Charters and Dispensations ; to whom shall be referred all matters appertaining to the constituting or chartering of Lodges. 2d. A Committee on Foreign Corresp07idenc§ and Bliscellaneous Sub- jects; to whom shall be referred, immediately after their receipt bj^ the Grand Secretary, all foreign communications, and such miscellaneous matters, as may not otherwise be specially disposed of, and who shall be required to submit their report on the second day of the next succeed- ing Annual Communication ; and the chairman shall be paid such com- pensation for his services as may be agreed upon by the Grand Lodge. 3d. A Cofnmittee on Returns of Subordinate Lodges ; to whom shall be referred the Returns and Proceedings of the several Lodges, together with every other matter relating in any way to said Lodges, and which may not meet with any other disposition. 4th. A Committee on Accounts and Claims ; whose duty it shall be to examine the Grand Treasurer's accounts, and also all other accounts and claims in which the Grand Lodge may be interested, and report the existing condition of the Grand Treasury. 5th. A Comtnittee on Jurisprudence ; to consist of five, to serve until the succeeding Annual Communication, to whom shall be submitted all questionsof Masonic law not requiring the decisions of the Grand Master. BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. 23 All auieuded By-Laws, and all questions of law and usage recommended by the Committee on Foreign Correspondence for the concurrence of the Grand Lodge, and which, if recommended by said committee, and con- curred in by the Grand Lodge, shall be recognized as the law in this jurisdiction. This committee shall report to the Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication next succeeding their appointment, on the second day of the session, all decisions made by them during the year, and all necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of these duties shall be paid by the Grand Lodge. 6th. A Committee on Schools iind^r the management of Subordinate Lodges. 7th. A Committee on Unfinished Business of Previous Annual Com- munication ; whose duty it shall be to examine the records of the Grand Lodge and see that its proceedings have been faithfully recorded. Sth. A Committee on Propositions and Grievances ; to be appointed by the Grand Master before the close of each Annual Communication. This committee shall meet in the city of Raleigh at least one daj' before the assembling of the Grand Lodge ; and all transcripts and other papers to be referred to said committee shall be transmitted to the Grand Secretary thirty days previous to each Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, and any Lodge or individual failing to comply with this paragraph can only be heard by special permission of the Grand Lodge. Grand Master's Address — Committee on. Sec. 9. After the Grand Master shall have presented his annual address (which he is requested to lay before the Grand Lodge on Tuesday evening of the Annual Communication), he shall appoint a special committee of reference, who shall take the same in charge and make a report, specify- ing the appropriate committees to whom the several subjects therein noticed shall be referred. Grand Lodge — When and How Closed. vSec. 10. The Grand Lodge shall continue in session until all legitimate business coming before it shall have been disposed of, or until closed by the Grand Master. Leave of Absence — ^How Obtained. Sec. II. No member shall leave the hall, or absent himself from the cit}', during the session of the Grand Lodge, without the permission of the Grand Master. Visitors — How Admitted. Sec. 12. No visitors shall be admitted into the Grand Lodge except petitioners and witnesses : Provided, That brethren properly entitled by their grade in Masonry may, by permission from the chair, be admitted ; in neither of which cases' shall they be permitted to vote. 24 BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. Refreshments Forbidden. Sec. 13. This Grand Lodge discountenances refreshments and forbids their use, and advises vSubordinate Lodees to do the same. ARTICLE V. RULES REGULATING BUSINESS OF GRAND LODGE. Order of Business. Section i. The following shall be the order of business for the regu- lation of the Grand Lodge : 1. Reading the Proceedings of the previous day. 2. Reports of Standing Committees. 3. Reports of Special Committees. 4. Communications from the Grand Master or other Grand Officers. 5. Motions and Resolutions. 6. Unfinished Business. 7. Special Orders. Communications, &c., How Submitted. Sec. 2. All communications and documents must first be submitted to the inspection of the Grand Master, before they can properly come before the Grand Lodge. To be Reduced to Writing. Sec. 3. Every resolution or motion submitted to the Grand Lodge shall, if required, be reduced to writing and referred to an appropriate committee. Motions, &c., on Jurisprudence to Lie Over. Sec. 4. All motions or resolutions, touching Masonic jurisprudence, shall lie over one day before the same is acted on, unless notice thereof in writing be given one day before its introduction. Grand Master — How Addressed. vSEC. 5. Every member, wishing to address the Grand Lodge, shall rise and respectfully address himself to the Most Worshipful Grand Master ; confining his remarks to the subject under consideration, and avoiding personalities and all gross expressions. Restrictions in Debate — Calls to Order. Sec. 6. No person shall speak more than twice on the same subject without permission, nor shall he interrupt another when decorously addressing the Grand Lodge. All calls to order shall be addressed to the chair. BY-LAWvS OF THE GRAND LODGE. 25 Motion, When Debatable. Sec. 7. No motion shall be debatable until seconded and stated from the chair, when it shall be considered in possession of the Grand Lodge, and cannot be withdrawn, except by the mover, previous to decision or amendment. A question, after being put by the Grand Master, cannot be debated. Motion to Close, &c., Inadmissible. Sec. 8. No motion to close or call off is admissible, that responsibility resting alone with the Grand Master, who is obligated to allow the occurrence of nothing tending to interrupt or defeat the regular course of any business legitimately coming before the Grand Lodge. Parliamentary Rules — Previous Question. Sec. 9. On all other matters the rules which generally govern delib- erative assemblies shall be observed, except as to the previous question. Reconsideration of Votes. Sec. 10. No vote of the Grand Lodge shall be reconsidered by a less number of members than were present at the passing of the same. Reports of Committees — How Made. Sec. II. All Committees shall report their proceedings in writing — the first named brother on each to be Chairman ; unless he waive his right to another. ARTICLE VI. establishment of lodges. Dispensations — Price of. Section i. Dispensations for New Lodges may be granted upon peti- tion to the Grand Master, or the Deputy Grand Master, of not less than seven worthy Master Masons, said petitioners to be known and recom- mended by a Lodge nearest their residence, accompanied by a fee of ten dollars (|io), one dollar of which the Grand Secretary shall retain for his services. Petitioners for Dispensations to Obtain Dimits or Certificates. Sec. 2. The dimits of petitioners for a dispensation for a new Lodge shall accompany the petition. When a Lodge has forfeited its charter and sent its records to the Grand Secretary, the former members of said Lodge may, upon a petition setting forth the said facts, become members of the nearest Lodge, or petition for a dispensation for a new Lodge. 26 BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. Skill and Proficiency of Officers Certified. . Sec. 3. All Subordinate Lodges, recommending petitions for dispen- sations for opening and holding new Lodges, shall, in addition to the recommendation required in Section i of this Article, plainly and explicitly certify that they have carefully examined the Master and Wardens, or at least the Master, of the proposed Lodge, and that they find them or him to be well skilled in the ritual and laws of Masonry. A Subordinate Lodge shall not recommend any petition for a new Lodge unless it can unqualifiedly certify- to the skill and legal knowledge as herein required. Naming Lodges. Sec. 4. Masons who apply for a dispensation to form a Lodge, or for a Charter after having worked under dispensation, shall not name their Lodge after any living man, profane or Mason, to the end that Masonry may not be brought into reproach by perpetuating the name of an unworthy man. Powers not Possessed by Lodges U. D. Sec. 5. A Lodge working under Dispensaiion has not the power to affiliate members. It has not territorial or penal jurisdiction. It cannot try or discipline the Masons composing it, or those living nearer to it than to another Lodge. It cannot enact B3--Laws. It has no powers except those specially delegated by the Grand Master's Dispensation, under which it is established. Dispensation to be Returned — Charter and Seal to be Issued. Sec. 6. Every Lodge working under a Dispensation shall return the same to the Grand Lodge, at the first Annual Communication after its date, together with a copy of its By-Laws, a transcript of its proceedings, a list of officers and members, and a fee of twenty dollars ; also a sufficient sum to pay for a suitable seal, for which a charter and seal shall be issued, if so ordered by the Grand Lodge. The Secretary of every chartered Lodge shall attach the seal thereof to all communications issued by order of the Lodge. The Secretary shall not use the seal of the Lodge except by order of the Master, or the Lodge, or according to law. Chartered Lodges — How Numbered. Sec. 7. When Lodges are chartered, they shall be numbered according to the dates of their charters, and numbers rendered blank by the demise of Lodges shall not be filled. BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. 27 Chartered Lodges — How Constituted. Sec. 8. No chartered Lodge can proceed to work until the same shall have been constituted and the Master regularh" installed, either by the Grand Master in person, or by a Past IMaster duly authorized. Duplicate Charter Retains Membership. Sec. 9. A Lodge receiving a duplicate charter to supply the loss of the original, retains its membership entire. ARTICLE VH. ANNUAL RETURNS OF LODGES TO GRAND LODGE. What the Returns Shall Contain. The vSecretary of ever}' constituted Lodge under this jurisdiction shall make annual returns to the Grand Lodge, on a form to be furnished by the Grand Secretary, containing the following items : Officers ; Members ; Resident Masons not Members ; Entered Apprentices ; Fellow Crafts ; those initiated, passed, raised, or admitted to membership ; members who have died, withdrawn, or been excluded for non-payment of dues, and those who have been rejected, suspended, or reinstated. The location (county and town or place), of the Lodge, and the time of holding its Regular Communications, shall be stated. The returns shall give names and dates in all cases except as to those rejected (which are not to be published), with a summary in figures, and shall be certified by the Secretary, attested by the seal of the Lodge. They shall embrace the W'orkings and statistics of the Lodge for the year ending on the 31st day of October, corresponding with the fiscal year of the Grand Lodge, and shall be transmitted to the Grand Secretary on or before the 25th day of November. A Lodge shall not be entitled to representation in the Grand Lodge, except by special permission, until the returns are filed with, and all dues owing by the Lodge are fully paid to, the Grand vSecretar}'. ARTICLE VIII. REMOVAL OF LODGES. Proceedings in. No Lodge shall be removed without the Master's knowledge. No motion shall be made for removal in the Master's absence ; and, if the motion be seconded, the Master shall order summons to every individual member, specifying the business, and appoint a day for hearing and determining the matter, at least ten days before it is to take place ; and 28 BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. the determination shall be made by the majority, provided the Master be one of that majority. But if he be of the minority against removing, the Lodge shall not be removed, unless the majority consists of full two- thirds of the members present. But, if the Master refuse to direct such summons, either of the Wardens may do it ; and if the Master neglect to attend on the day fixed, the Wardens may preside, in determining the matter, in the manner prescribed ; but they shall not enter upon any- other cause than that particularly mentioned in the summons. If the Lodge be thus regularly ordered to be removed, the Master or Warden shall send notice thereof to the Grand Secretary' for publishing the same at the next Annual Communication. No Lodge shall be deemed regu- larly removed until the removal thereof be approved by the Grand Master, or the Deputy Grand Master for the time being ; nor unless the laws relating to removals be strictly complied with ; and, that the same may be duly ascertained, the books of every Lodge, intended to be removed, shall be inspected by the Grand Secretary before any removal takes place. ARTICLE IX. EXTINCT LODGES. Forfeiture and Restoration of Charters. Section .i. Every Lodge, which shall cease to meet for twelve months, or neglect to make returns and forward dues to the Grand Lodge for two successive terms, shall forfeit its charter ; which shall not be restored except on application b}- the Master, Wardens, or seven members, accompanied by satisfactory explanations, to be approved by the Grand Lodge, or by the Grand Master during recess. Suspension of Charters — Status of Members. Sec. 2. The suspension of the charter of a Lodge shall not work detri- ment to the Masonic character of its members. They can visit and enjoy the rights and privileges of regular members. [This does not apply to the members of Lodges whose charters have been or may be forfeited or surrendered.] Forfeited Property — How Secured and Disposed of. Sec. 3. In case of the suspension or demise of any Lodge, its property and furniture of whatever kind, charter, jewels, and funds, shall become forfeited to the Grand Lodge, and the Grand Master shall have power, either personallj' or through an agent, to collect and take the same into possession, together with accounts due, and he shall be authorized, at his discretion, to sell, lease or rent real estate, or such other property, or lend to a Lodge any part thereof, until the ensuing Annual Commu- BY-IvAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. 29 uication ; or he may restore such property on the revival of the Lodge. The withholding or other disposal of such effects will subject the parties concerned to the severest penalties. The Grand Master is further authorized to institute legal proceedings to recover such property and funds, and to employ counsel to conduct the same. ARTICLE X. PETITIONS FOR DEGREES OR MEMBERSHIP. Qualifications of Candidates. Section i. Every applicant for initiation must be free born ; and no individual, physically so deformed as to be disabled from honestly acquir- ing the means of subsistence, or who may be incapacitated for becoming a useful member, shall be initiated in any Lodge. [Conslntclion of Scciioii i by Grand Master, Approved by the Grand Lodge— iSSj.'] A petitioner who has lost his right thumb and part of two of his fingers cannot be elected to receive the degrees. Qualifications for Degrees. Sec. 2. A candidate who has received the Entered Apprentice Degree, and afterwards loses an arm, cannot be advanced. Either drunkenness or profanity is a sufficient cause for the rejection of a petition. Petitions— How Disposed of — Conferring of Degrees Limited. Sec. 3. Every petition for initiation or membership shall be submitted at a regular communication and referred to a committee of inquiry, and lie over at least one month, unless in cases of pressing emergency, Avhich shall not be considered to exist iinless the candidate is about to journey abroad ; neither shall more than one degree be conferred on the same day, except as above provided, unless due proficiency be attained in each advancing step, to be manifested in open Lodge. But no one of the degrees shall be conferred upon more than five candidates at the same communication. Every petition for the degrees or membership shall be submitted to the ballot, whether the report of the committee on the same is favorable or unfavorable. What Constitutes Membership in a Lodge. Sec. 4. If a candidate is raised by the Lodge in which his petition is acted on, his signing the By-Laws constitutes him a member. If the degrees are conferred by the request of another Lodge, he must sign the By-Laws of the Lodge making the request. By-Laws shall be signed by the hand of the brother receiving the degrees or elected to membership 30 BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. Twelve Months' Residence of Petitioners— Consent of Other Lodges in Certain Cases Required. Sec. 5. A Lodge shall not entertain the petition for the degrees of a person who has not resided twelve mouths within its jurisdiction imme- diately preceding the date of his petition. The application of a petitioner, whose residence is nearer to some other Lodge, shall not be entertained without the written consent of such Lodge. Cases where Consent of Other Grand Jurisdictions is Required. Sec. 6. A Lodge shall not entertain the petition for the degrees of a person who has removed to this Grand Jurisdiction from another, within twelve mouths from the date of such removal, without the consent of the Grand Lodge or Grand Master of the Grand Jurisdiction from which he came. Material Jurisdiction of a Lodge. Sec. 7. A vSubordinate Lodge has exclusive jurisdiction over all persons or candidates residing nearer its place of meeting than any other; and should any Lodge receive a candidate, residing nearer some other Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, and confer the degrees upon him, the fees therefor are forfeited to the Lodge nearest to which the candidate resides. Two or more Lodges in a town or city have concurrent jurisdiction over material. An air-line shall determine the territorial jurisdiction of Subordinate Lodges. A Mason residing in this or another Grand Jurisdiction cannot be a member of a Lodge in both jurisdictions at the same time. The jurisdiction of Lodges in adjoining towns is confined to the cor- porate limits of each. An Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft of an extinct Lodge becomes the material of the nearest Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction. A Lodge under dispensation and the nearest chartered Lodge shall have concurrent jurisdiction over candidates for degrees, as two char- tered Lodges in the same town have. An Entered x\pprentice, who received that degree in another Grand Jurisdiction, his Lodge becoming dormant and he afterwards removing to this Grand Jurisdiction, cannot petition a Lodge in this jurisdiction for the remaining degrees without the consent of the Grand Lodge from which he hailed, or its Grand Master. How By-Laws may be Suspended or Petition Withdrawn. Sec. S. a Lodge cannot suspend its By-Laws, or allow a petition to be withdrawn after its presentation and reference, without first obtaining a BA-IvAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. 31 dispensation from the Grand Master, unless it should appear that the petitioner resided beyond the jurisdiction of the Lodge, or that he was physically disqualified. Qualifications for Membership. Skc. 9. None but Master Masons of good standing, against whom no other Lodge has claims, shall be admitted to membership in any Lodge. Dimits to Accompany Petition — Exceptional Cases. Sec. 10. A Lodge shall not receive any Mason as a member who does not produce a certificate of withdrawal from the Lodge to which he last belonged : Provided, That anj- Mason of good standing as a citizen, whose Lodge has become dormant, upon satisfying any Lodge, is entitled to become a member of such Lodge, by and with its consent, upon such terms as other Masons are admitted. Dual Membership Forbidden. Sec. II. A Mason shall not be a member of more than oue Lodge at the same time. A Lodge under dispensation shall be considered a Lodge within the meaning of this section. Balloting. One Black Ball Rejects, Sec. 12. On balloting for a candidate, or for memljership, one black ball shall reject without a question — except, that a second ballot maj-be demanded to be satisfied of no mistake, which ballot cannot be recon- sidered. A ballot on a petition shall not be disclosed. Rejected Petitioners Excluded for One Year. Sec. 13. A petition once rejected shall not again be acted upon within one year. A candidate whose petition for the degrees has been rejected cannot petition another Lodge without the consent of the Lodge by which his petition was rejected. When a petitioner has been rejected by one of the two Lodges in a town, and after twelve months applies to the other, and consent of the first Lodge is sought by the second to entertain the petition, it requires a unanimous vote to grant such permission to the second Lodge. Ballot may be Taken on Passing or Raising. Sec. 14. When a ballot is taken on a petition for the degrees, it is for the applicant to become a Master Mason. It is proper, however, if a member shall request it, to take a ballot on his application for passing or raising. (See last paragraph Sec. 3.) 32 BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. ARTICLE XI. FEES FOR DEGREES. Amouut and Ratio of Fees. Section i. The amount chargeable by the Subordinate Lodges for the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Eellow Craft, and Master Mason shall not be less than fifteen dollars, and in no case shall the fees be remitted. It shall be discretionary with the Lodges in this jurisdiction to establish any ratio of fees for these several degrees, and to apportion a sum to each (exclusive of Tiler's fees that maybe allowed), provided the amounts so apportioned shall not be less than that prescribed in this section. Fees Required in Advance. Sec 2. All the Subordinate Lodges under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge are required to receive all fees for conferring degrees invariably in advance, and shall, in no case, confer a degree unless the regular fee be so paid. Application of Fees by Lodges. Sec. 3. Every Lodge shall hold sacred all initiation fees for charitable or educational purposes, unless the necessity should exist requiring their use in providing suitable accommodations, or essential fixtures. No Charge for Degrees Conferred by Request. Sec. 4. No charge shall be made for degrees by a Lodge conferring the same at the request of another Lodge, the act being an extension of Masonic courtesy. ARTICLE XII. conferring drgrees, work, &c. Lectures Appertaining to Degrees, &c. Section i. In conferring the several degrees, the lectures appertain- ing thereto shall indispensably be delivered ; and it shall be considered irregular, in the opening or closing of a Lodge, to waive any portion of the ceremonies. Uniformity of Work — Employment of Lecturer. Sec. 2. In order to insure a uniformity of work and lectures in all the Lodges, they shall suffer no other system to be introduced, but such as may be authorized by the Grand Lodge. And thej' shall pay to the Grand Lecturer, for his services, such sum as may be agreed upon between themselves. PA'-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. 33 Title of Work. Sec. 3. The "Aucient Work of Masonry" (known as the Stevenson system), shall be taught and practiced as the work of this jurisdiction, and the Subordinate Lodges shall conform thereto : Provided, That a failure by a Subordinate Lodge to conform, in giving the work, in mat- ters not essential, shall not be deemed a cause for the arrest or forfeiture of its chatter. Solemnity in Conferring Degrees. Sec. 4. A becoming solemnit}' shall be observed during the introduc- tion or advancement of a candidate, and no unsanctioned ceremony shall, under any consideration, be permitted. Ceremonies may be Arrested. Sec. 5. The ceremonies ma}- be arrested at anj- time previous to the con- ferring of either degree, should a member of the Lodge object to initia- tion or advancement, and the member objecting shall not be required to assign his reasons therefor, or to prefer charges against the candidate. Use of Cypher Forbidden. Sec. 6. The making or using of any letter or cypher to the true Masonic work and m3'steries is not authorized by the ancient customs of the Order, is contrary to its principles and teachings, and cannot, there- fore, be sanctioned by this Grand Lodge. The true Masonic mysteries should be taught and handed down bj^ oral teaching alone, as has been done from remote ages, and any departure from this principle is fraught with danger to the institution. Making Masons at Sight. Sec. 7. (1.) This Grand Lodge does not recognize any other mode of making Masons than the one sanctioned by the immemorial usage of the Craft, namely : "In a regular Lodge," after "previous notice and due enquiry into character." (2.) This Grand Lodge does not recognize any inherent right or power, or prerogative in Grand Masters, to make Masons at sight or will, out of a regular Lodge ; and regards the exercise of such power not only as arbitrary, but in violation of the plain and unmistakable provisions of the ancient charges and constitutions of Masonry. Past Master's Degree. ^Sec. 8. (i.) The degree of Past Master is not deemed as an essential to the Master in presiding over a Lodge. (2.) A Mason who has taken this degree in a Royal Arch Chapter is not entitled to recognition in a Blue Lodge as a Past Master by virtue of said degree. 3 34 BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. ARTICLE XIII. TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS. Masons may be Arraigned and Tried on Charges. Section i. Every Lodge has the power to arraign its members or any Mason within its jurisdiction, on a charge of immoral or unmasonic conduct ; and, after due investigation, ma)' proceed to pass such lawful sentence as the aggravation of the case shall warrant. The grades of punishment are expulsion, indefinite suspension, definite suspension, and reprimand. A Mason under sentence of suspension may be tried and expelled for a Masonic offense committed after his suspension. Offenses Pnnishable^Sccs. 2 and 9. Improper Influences to Secure Acquisitions to the Fraternity. Sec. 2. Any Mason so reckless of his duty as to lend his influence, or give a certificate or recommendation to enable an individual, in defiance of expressed disapprobation or known regulation of a Lodge, to thrust himself into their society, may be suspended or expelled by the injured Lodge, the proper usages in such cases to be observed. Profanity and Drunkenness. Sec. 3. Profanity and drunkenness are high Masonic crimes. Subor- dinate Lodges in this jurisdiction are directed to vindicate the law in relation thereto, b_v dealing with the perpetrators of these violations of the moral law, and inflicting such punishment as the magnitude of the offense demands, if the offenders persist in these practices after due admonition and warning. Accused to be Notified — Trial ex parte — Vote to Expel or Suspend. Sec. 4. Whenever charges are preferred against a Mason, he shall be notified or cited through his nearest post-ofiSce or otherwise, at least ten days before the daj' of trial, and furnished with a copy, under the secre- tary's hand and seal, of the charges and specifications. Should he fail to attend, or if his address is unknown and notice cannot be served, the trial may proceed ex parts. An)' evidence allowable in a court may be taken on honor, and every facility shall be allowed the accused for his defence. Testimony taken in a court of law is not competent, and can- not be read in evidence against one accused of Masonic crime in a trial by a Lodge, nor can the letters of a non-resident touching the case be so used unless by the consent of the accused and the Lodge. When the case is closed the sense of the Lodge shall be taken through the ballot- box. If guilty, the penalty shall be determined in like manner, requir- ing a vote of two-thirds present to expel and a majority to suspend. Conviction bv a court of law does not authorize conviction bv the Lodge. BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. 35 Effect of Expulsion by Chapter, Council, &c. Sec. 5. An expulsion from a Chapter, Council, Commandery, or Con- sistory, does not affect the standing of the member in any Blue Lodge. New Trials. Sbc. 6. A new trial shall not be granted, neither shall a Lodge recon- sider its proceedings, in a trial for the purpose of curing any irregularities. When the Grand Lodge shall refuse to confirm the proceedings in a case of suspension or expulsion b}' reason of any technical informality or irregularity (without reference to the merits of the case), the same shall be certified to the Lodge, and a new trial shall be granted. Notice of Suspension or Expulsion — Fee to be Paid — Grand Secretary to Issue Circular. Sec. 7. (i.) It shall be the dut}' of the Secretary of every Subordinate Lodge, upon the rendition of a sentence of suspension or expulsion by the Lodge (except in case of appeal in one month), to transmit to the Grand Secretar}-, under the seal of the Lodge, a notice of the same on a form to be provided by him. In such notice the cause of suspension or expulsion shall be stated. (2.) A fee of one dollar shall accompany said notice to defrav the expense of its publication. (3.) The Grand Secretary shall keep an accurate list of all suspended or expelled Masons, in a book to be kept for that purpose. (4. ) The Grand Secretarj' shall issue quarterly a circular containing notices of suspensions and expulsions, and such other matters as the Grand Master may direct, in such form as may be convenientl}' bound or filed — two copies of which shall Ije sent to the Secretary of each Subor- dinate Lodge, which thatofificer shall carefully preserve forthe inspection of the members. (5.) The Grand Secretary shall report to each Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge a list of the members suspended or expelled during the year, which shall be published in the proceedings. Appeals and Grievances — How Made and Disposed of. Sec. S. Appeals to the Grand Lodge shall not be considered unless the same be in writing, stating the grounds thereof, accompanied with all necessary papers, proceedings and evidence to enable the formation of a correct decision. When the matter is thus presented, it shall be referred to a special committee. All grievances shall be disposed of in the same manner. In any extreme case, however, it will be competent for the Grand Lodge to deviate from the above rule. 36 BY-LAWvS OF THE GRAND LODGE. Minor Offenses — How Punishable — Disobeying Summons and Disclos- ing Lodge Transactions. Sec. 9. No Lodge can, rightfully, suspend or expel a Mason for a dis- regard of any special regulations conditioned upon membership — such as non-payment of dues, failure to attend its communications, or trans- gressions of minor consideration. Nor can a Lodge impose a fine upon a member for non-attendance at its communications : Provided, That nothing herein contained shall apply to a wilful refusal to attend a com- munication of a Lodge when lawfully summoned. Disclosures to others than Masons, of important transactions within a Lodge, will be consid- red as exceptions, and may be dealt with according to the magnitude of the offense. Legal Summons. vSec. 10. A written or printed notice, by order of the Master, signed by the Secretary, and attested by the seal of the Lodge, shall be con- sidered a legal notice or summons. Mem.bers Disobeying Summons. vSec. II. The Master and Wardens of any vSubordiuate Lodge, that shall fail to take action against a member for disobedience of summons, are guilty of a grave Masonic offense, and failure in this matter shall be considered a sufficient cause for arrest of charter. Exclusion for Non-Payment of Dues — Effect of, &c. Sec. 12. (i.) No member of a Lodge shall be excluded from member- ship for non-payment of dues until he shall have been notified, by a legal summons, to appear and show cause for such delinqueticy. (2.) A failure to respond to said notification shall subject the offender to the penalties prescribed for a violation of a legal summons. (3.) A member of a Lodge excluded for non-payment of dues, and afterwards reinstated upon payment, shall not be required to sign the By-Laws a second time. \_Repoii of Coinuiittec oil Jiirispiiideiice, Adopted by Ciaiid Lodge, /SSS.^ It is recommended to the Lodges that members who have heretofore been excluded for non-payment of dues be reinstated to membership upon the payment of such dues and on such terms as each Lodge may determine. It is further recommended that Masons of extinct Lodges, who were excluded for non-payment of dues, be admitted to membership upon petition and ballot, as in other cases of petition for membership, accom- panied by a certificate of the Grand vSecretarj- of their status, as shall appear from the records in the custody of the Grand Secretary. BY-LAWS OF th;p: grand I^0D3-E. 37 ARTICLE XIV. RULES FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF LODGES IN TRIALS. Charges — How Made — Accused to be Served with Copy. vSection I. The accusation must be tnade in writing, over the signature of a Master Mason, and handed to the Secretar}' to be read in open Lodge, and spread upon the minutes, after which the accused shall be served with an attested copy of the charges and specifications, together with a notice through the post-office or otherwif.e, at least ten days before the trial, to appear and answer ; and should his place of residence be at a distance, or he require more time for defense, a reasonable time must be allowed. If the residence of the accused be unknown, or he fail to appear, or to show satisfactory cause for delay of proceedings, then, and in that case, the Lodge may proceed to examine the charges. Special Communications for Trial. Sec. 2. The Lodge for investigating charges must be specially notified and convened for that purpose, at which no visitors shall be admitted except as counsel or w'itnesses, and if any of these be not Master Masons, the Lodge must be called off during their presence. After the usual preliminary preparation for conducting the examination, if the accused be not a Master Mason, the Master's Lodge must be dispensed with, and a Lodge opened on the highest degree to which he has attained. Counsel — Evidence — How Taken. Sec. 3. The accused may have the benefit of counsel, and the witnesses shall testify on their honor. Hearsay evidence must be excluded. If testimony be taken out of the Lodge, the accused, when practicable, shall beduly notified of the time and place where it will be taken, that he may have an opportunitj- of being present. When the accused employs counsel, the accuser may, with the consent of the Ivodge, employ counsel to prosecute. Examination — How Conducted. Sec 4. No irrelevant questions or testimony shall be allowed in the examination of witnesses. The Master may conduct the examination on behalf of the Lodge, or it may appoiut a committee for that purpose, and the questions to, as well as the answers by, the witnesses, must be carefully noted down, read, and, if necessary, amended in their presence, and then spread upon the minutes. The accused may be allowed to make a statement in relation to his case, and the Lodge may receive it as it thinks proper. 38 BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. Argument of Defense. Sec. 5. When the examination is closed, the accused shall be heard in defense, either in person or through counsel, after which all who are not members of the Lodge shall retire, and, if during the examination it shall have been called off, the Lodge must then be called on. Conviction and Punishment — How Determined. Sec. 6. The question, guilty or not guilt}', shall be put to the Lodge upon each separate charge and specification, which a majority of the members present shall determine by ballot ; and if the accused be found guilty of any one or more of the charges or specifications, then the penaltj' shall be determined in like manner, taking the question upon the highest penalt}- (expulsion), first — a vote of two-thirds of the mem- bers present being necessary to expel, and a majority to suspend. The charges or specifications upon which the accused may be found guilty, together with the sentence, must be spread upon the minutes. Proceedings Regulating Appeals. Sec. 7. The accused shall have the right to appeal to the Grand Lodge from the decision of a Subordinate Lodge, he having given notice within one month after the trial, to the Subordinate Lodge, of his intention to so appeal from its decision, and upon stating, in writing, the grounds of appeal, the Secretary of said Lodge, ifrequired, shall furnish him with a copy of all the proceedings in his case. A Mason, whose appeal from the sentence of a Lodge is sustained by the Grand Lodge, is acquitted and entitled to the privileges of his Lodge as though there had not been a trial. In no case from a general verdict of not guilty can an accuser, or an}' Master Mason, take an appeal to the Grand Lodge. Such a verdict ends the case, and the accused cannot afterward, in any manner, be placed on trial upon the same charge. ARTICLE XV. RESTORATION OF SUSPENDED OR EXPELLED MASONS. How Restorations may Take Place. Section i. A Subordinate Lodge has power to restore, by a unanimous ballot, a suspended or an expelled Mason, upon his own petition, and such evidences of penitence and reformation as to it may appear satisfac- tory. Restoration by the Grand Lodge does not reinstate the brother to membership in his Lodge. BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. 39 Petitions for Restoration — How Made and Acted on. Sec. 2. A petition for restoration shall be in writing, shall be presented at a regular communication of the Lodge and lie over one month, when the members shall be summoned to attend. Restoration in Case of Definite Suspension. Sec. 3. A Mason who has been suspended for a definite period is, after the expiration of the time for which he was suspended, entitled to all the rights and privileges that he enjo3'ed before his suspension ; and if he was a member of the Lodge by wliich he was suspended, a ballot is not necessary to restore him. Notice of Restoration — How^ Made. Sec. 4. In case of the restoration of any suspended or expelled Mason, the Secretary of the Lodge shall immediately certify to the Grand Sec- retary, under the seal of the Lodge, and in a form to be prescribed by the Grand Secretary, the fact and date of such restoration or readmission, with like fee as in case of suspension or expulsion, and the same shall be published in like manner by the Grand Secretary : Provided^ That in such case the publication fee shall be paid by the member restored, as a condition precedent to such restoration or readmission. ARTICLE XVI. COVERNMENT OF LODGES. Communications— Povirers — Quorum, &c. vSecTION I. All constituted Lodges under this jurisdiction have the right to convene as Free and Accepted Masons (not less than seven members being present), receive petitions, confer the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason, admit members, choose officers annually, exact dues, establish a charity fund, and act upon all other matters of Masonic concernment not inconsistent with their char- ters, the laws of the Grand Lodge, or the ancient usages of the Craft. Communications — How Regulated. Sec. 2. Every Lodge shall hold at least one regular communication monthly, which can only be dispensed with, and then temporarily, on great emergency. A regular or special communication shall not be held on the Holy Sabbath for. any business except to perform funeral or burial rites. 40 BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE. Lodges — How Convened. Sec. 3. The Master has power to convene his Lodge ; or, in his absence, the Wardens bj^ seniority. All commnuications as a Lodge, otherwise convened, together with the proceedings therein, nnless sustained by dis- pensation, shall be considered clandestine, and subject all, so improperl}^ concerned, to the severest penalties. Special Communications — Business Restricted. Sec. 4. No business can be transacted at a special conmnmication other than that for which it v;as called, nor can such communication receive petitions, or ballot, except upon the advancement of candidates, or engage in any other business affecting the general interests of the Craft. The presence of the Grand Master or Deput}- Grand Master war- rants exceptions. Business of Lodges Transacted in Master's Degree, &c. Sec. 5. No business shall be transacted in any other than a Master's Lodge except such as pertains especially to the work and lectures of the Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft's degree, or the investigation of charges against an Entered Apprentice or I'ellow Craft. Dispensation or Charter to be Present. Sec. 6. A Lodge cannot be opened unless the dispensation or charter be present, which is considered to be under the special charge of the ^Master. Decorum in Lodges. Sec. 7. The utmost decorum should be observed in every Lodge ; and no infringement of the established usages regarding respect and behavior should, under any pretence, be countenanced or allowed. Intoxicating Liquors Forbidden in Lodges. Sec. 8. The introduction, or use of, intoxicating liquors is prohibited to every Lodge, regardless of the occasion. (Sec. 13 of Art. IV.) By-Laws of Lodges. .Sec. 9. vSubordinate Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction shall V^e allowed the privilege of enacting such additional By-Laws to the Code adopted by this Grand Lodge as may be deemed proper by such Lodges : Provided, That such additions do not conflict with the ancient regulations, charges and constitutions of Masonry. All such By-Laws shall be submitted to the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence for approval, and such amend- ments shall be inoperative until so approved. BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGK. 41 Clandestine Lodges. Sec. io. This Grand Lodge does, and the Fraternity in North Carolina shall, regard all Lodges not constituted under the authority of this Grand Lodge, or of the Grand Lodges which are now, or may be, recognized by it, as clandestine, and the members thereof as spurious. Election and Installation of Officers in Lodges. Sec. II. Subordinate Lodges shall hold their election for officers at the regular communication immediately preceding the 24th day of June, or the 27th day of December, in each year, and the officers elect sha'U be installed on the St. John's day succeeding the election, or as soon thereafter as practicable. Master Must Have Been a Warden. Sp:c. 12. A Lodge shall not elect to the office of Master a brother who has not been a Warden. Installation by Proxy. Sec. 13. An officer elect, if absent, may be installed by proxy. Installed Officei Cannot Resign. Sec. 14. An installed officer cannot resign his oflSce before his succes- sor is installed. [Coiisiriiction 0/ Section // by the Grand Master and Approved In' the Grand Lodge — /cV56. ] A Master of a chartered Lodge, during the year for which he is elected, whether he has changed his residence or not, cannot be appointed Master of a Lodge under dispensation. A Deacon, being an installed officer, under the Code, cannot receive a dimit during the year for which he is appointed. Dues of Members of Lodges — Remission of. Sec. 15. A Lodge may designate in its By-Laws the amount to be paid by each member quarterlj' or annuall}-, as dues, and it has the power to remit the same, or any part thereof on account of poverty or distress. Reading and Approving the Minutes. Sec. 16. The minutes of a Lodge shall be read and approved (after amendment if necessary) before the Lodge is closed, and attested by the Secretary. The signature of the Master is not essential to the legality of the minutes. 42 BY-LAWvS OF THE GRAND LODGE. Legal Communications from Lodges— Jurisprudence, &c. Sec. 17. A communication from a Lodge shall bear the signature of the Secretar}', attested by the seal. No other is legal. All communica- tions to the Grand Master from Subordinate Lodges or members, con- cerning jurisprudence, shall be transmitted through the Secretary, under the seal of the Lodge. Regalia and Dress on Public Occasions. Sec. 18. The regalia worn in Lodges shall be such only as may be recognized therein. On public occasions the regalia and dress shall consist of white aprons, with or without device, white gloves, blue collars or ribbons with jewels of officers appended, and, whenever prac- ticable, black suits and hats. Masons maj' appear in procession on such occasions in full regalia according to their Masonic rank. Dress at Funerals. Sec. 19. On funeral or burial occasions. Masons shall, when practica- ble, appear clothed in black, with white aprons and gloves, officers with their jewels, and all with black crape upon their left arm above the elbow. In addition a piece of blue ribbon, overlaid with a narrow black ribbon, maj- be worn on the lappel of the coat, according to individual taste. Burials. Sec. 20. It is the duty of the Master of every Lodge, on the decease of a member, or sojourning brother (who may not be under Masonic censure), to ascertain if Masonic honors would be agreeable, and take measures accordingly. Committee of Arbitration in Controversies — Appeal from. Sec. 21. Ever}- Lodge shall appoint a committee of reference, to con- sist of at least three members, who shall patiently and impartially con- sider and pa,ss upon all matters of controversy arising among the breth- ren, as may be submitted for their decision. Should either party be dis- satisfied with the judgment, an appeal may be had to the Lodge. Visitation. Sec. 22. Any Mason in good standing in bis Lodge maj' visit a Lodge upon application to the same, provided no member objects, but admis- sion shall be denied him if objection is made. Lawful Information. vSec. 2^. Lawful information is : 1st. A personal knowledge obtained from strict trial and due exami- nation, or from sitting in a regular Lodge with a brother. 2d. The declaration of a personally known Master Mason that the brother is a Master Mason. BA-LAWvS OF THK GRAND LODGE. 43 ARTICLE XVII. MASTER OF A LODGE. Appeals from — Reversal of Decisions. Section i. A Lodge cannot reverse the decisions of its Master. Appeals from his decisions can only be taken by a majority of the Lodge to the Grand Lodge, or the Grand Master while the Grand Lodge is not in session. * How Charges May be Preferred Against. Sec. 2. A Lodge cannot try its Master. The Master of a Lodge can be tried only by the Grand Lodge, and in the following manner : 1. For offenses committed in his own jurisdiction, on charges pre- ferred by three members of his Lodge. 2. For offenses against other Subordinate Jurisdictions, on charges preferred by one of the principal officers and three members of said Sub- ordinate Jurisdiction. 3. For offenses in the Grand Lodge, on charges preferred by the Junior Grand Warden, or on the order of the Grand Master. In any of these cases charges may be preferred against a Master before the Grand Lodge, as above provided, and the action of the Grand Lodge shall be final. When the Grand Lodge is not in session, charges may be preferred in the first and second cases above specified, to the Grand Master, who, upon the presentation of the facts to him as above provided, through the official notice of the Secretary of the Lodge preferring the charges, shall have power to suspend the said Master until the next ensuing Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, when and where the charges may be regularly preferred and the case determined. ARTICLE XVIII. NON-AFFIEIATED MASONS. Excluded from Rights and Privileges. Section i. Every Mason ought to belong to some Lodge, and comply with its By-Laws and the general regulations in relation to the payment of dues and contributions to the charity fund ; and any Mason w'ho fails to do so shall not be entitled to visit a Lodge while he remains non- affiliated, or to join in processions, or to relief, or Masonic assistance or burial : Provided, That nothing in the foregoing shall be so construed as to prohibit any Subordinate Lodge from permitting a non-affiliated Mason to visit the I^odge once. 44 BY-LA\VvS OF THE GRAND LODGE. Names not to be Published. Sec. 2. The names of non-affiliated Masons shall not he published in the proceedings of the Grand I^odge. " « Dimits to be Granted on Application. Sec. 3. Any member of a Subordinate Lodge who ma}- apply for a dimit shall be granted the same upon his producing the Secretary's receipt that he has paid all Lodge dues, if there be no charges against him : Provided, That any Mason who thus becomes non-affiliated b)' his action distinctly releases all members of Lodges from any and all Masonic ties between himself and them, retaining no Masonic right except that of petitioning a Lodge for membership. If, upon application for a dimit, a member of the Lodge shall announce his purpose to prefer charges against the applicant, and state the suVjstance of the same, a reasonable time shall be given the accuser in which to prefer the charges before the said application is acted on. Legal Dimit. Sec. 4. A certificate of dimission is not legal unless it bears the seal of the Lodge by which it is issued. When Dimit Takes Effect. Sec. 5. A dimit shall take effect at the time the application for the same is acted upon by the vSubordinate Lodge, and the time of its actual delivery by the Secretary has no bearing on its status. ARTICLE XIX. ^vIDO^vs and orphans of master masons. Certificate to be Furnished. Upon the death of anj- Master Mason, a member in good standing of a Lodge under this jurisdiction, the Secretary of such Lodge shall furnish his widow or orphans a certificate, under the seal of the Lodge, of his membership, standing and death, without application or charge therefor. ARTICLE XX. PROCEEDINGS OK GRAND LODGE. When Published and How Distributed. Section t. The Grand Secretary shall have the proceedings of the Grand Lodge published and transmitted to the Subordinate Lodges within three months after the close of the Grand Lodge. The proceedings shall contain, in summary form, the number of affiliating and non- BY-LAWvS OF THE GRAND I^ODGE. 45 affiliating Masons, the number of working Lodges in the vState, and an abstract of such statistics of the workings of the Lodges as the returns may furnish. Three copies of the same shall be transmitted to each Lodge, one copy each to the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Wardens, Grand Treasurer, and Past Grand Officers who are per- manent members of the Grand Lodge, and three copies to each of the Grand Lodges with which this Grand Lodge is in correspondence. The Grand Secretary shall reserve at least three copies for the library of the Grand Lodge. To Be Read in Lodges. Sec. 2. The Master of each Subordinate Lodge shall cause to be read before the Lodge the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, for the informa- tion of the brethren, and the Lodge shall preserve the same and have them bound. Extra Copies — Hovy Obtamed. Sec. 3. Any Subordinate Lodge that shall voluntarily pay into the treasury of the Grand Lodge an amount of funds in addition to its annual dues, shall be entitled to receive from the Grand Secretary one copj' of the proceedings, exceeding three, for every fifty cents so con- tributed, for the benefit of its members. ARTICLE XXI. REPRESENTATION IN GRAND BODIES. The Grand Master is authorized to appoint a representative of this Grand Lodge near the Grand Lodge of any other jurisdiction which may indicate a willingness to reciprocate the courtesy, such an inter- change of fraternal courtesies being considered by this Grand Lodge as eminently calculated to maintain and promote reciprocal regard and harmonious feeling, prominent characteristics which should ever exist between sister Grand Bodies. ARTICLE XXII. AMENDMENTS. How Made. No alteration or amendment of these By-Laws shall be made unless by a vote of two-thirds of all the members present at any Annual Com- munication, when the same shall be proposed. THE CHARGES OF A FREEMASON, 1722. EXTRACTED FROM THE ANCIENT RECORDS OF LODGEvS BEYOND SF.^, AND OF THOSE IN ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, AND IRELAND, FOR THE USE OF THE LODGES IN LONDON. I. Concerning God and Religion. A Mason is obliged, by his tenure, to obey the moral law ; and if he rightly understands the art, he will never be a stupid Atheist, nor an irreligious libertine. But though in ancient times Masons were charged in every country to be of the religion of that country or nation, what- ever it was, yet it is now thought more expedient only to oblige them to that religion in which all men agree, leaving their particular opinions to themselves ; that is, to be good men and true, or men of honour and honesty, by whatever denominations or persuasions they may be distin- guished ; whereb}- Masonry becomes the centre of union, and the means of conciliating true friendship among persons that must have remained at a perpetual distance. n. Of the Civil Magistrate, Supreme and Subordinate. A Mason is a peaceable subject to the civil powers, wherever he resides or works, and is never to be concerned in plots and conspiracies against the peace and welfare of the nation, nor to behave himself undutifully to inferior magistrates; for as Masonry hath been always injured by war, bloodshed, and confusion, so ancient kings and princes have been much disposed to encourage the Craftsmen, because of their peaceable- ness and loyalty, whereby they practicall}' answered the cavils of their adversaries, and promoted the honour of the Fraternity, who ever flour- ished in times of peace. So that if a Brother should be a rebel against the State, he is not to be countenanced in his rebellion, however he may be pitied as an unhappy man ; and, if convicted of no other crime, though the loyal Brotherhood must and ought to disown his rebellion, and give no umbrage or ground of political jealous}' to the government for the time being, they cannot expel him from the Lodge, and his rela- tion to it remains indefeasible. 48 ANCIENT CONvSTITUTIONvS. III. Of Lodges. A Lodge is a place where Masons assemble and work ; hence that assembly, or dul_y organized society of Masons, is called a Lodge, and ever)' Brother ought to belong to one, and to be subject to its By-Laws and the General Regulations. It is either particular or general, and will be best understood by attending it, and by the Regulations of the General or Grand Lodge hereunto annexed. In ancient times, no Master or Fellow could be absent from it,,especiall3- when warned to appear at it, wdthout incurring a severe censure, until it appeared to the Master and Wardens that pure necessity hindered him. The persons admitted members of a Lodge must be good and true men, free-born, and of mature and discreet age, no bondmen, no women, no immoral or scandalous men, but of good report. IV. Of Masters, Wardens, Fellows, and Apprentices. All preferment among Masons is grounded upon real worth and per- sonal merit only ; that so the lords may be well served, the Brethren not put to shame, nor the royal Craft despised ; therefore no Master or Warden is chosen by seniority', but for his merit. It is impossible to describe these things in writing, and every Brother must attend in his place, and learn them in a way peculiar to this Fraternity : only candi- dates may know, that no Master should take an Apprentice, unless he has sufficient employment for him, and unless he be a perfect youth, having no maim or defect in his body, that may render him incapable of learning the art, of serving his Master's lord, and of being made a Brother, and then a Fellow Craft in due time, even after he has served such a term of years as the custom of the country directs ; and that he should be descended of honest parents ; that so. when otherwise cjualified, he may arrive to the honour of being the Warden, and then the Master of the Lodge, the Grand Warden, and at length the Grand Master of all the Lodges, according to his merit. No Brother can be a Warden until he has passed the part of a Fellow Craft ; nor a INIaster until he has acted as a Warden ; nor Grand Warden until he has been Master of a Lodge ; nor Grand Master unless he has been a Fellow Craft before his election, who is also to be nobly born, or a gentleman of the best fashion, or some eminent scholar, or some cvirious architect, or other artist, descended of honest parents, and who is of singular great merit in the opinion of the Lodges. And for the better, and easier, and more honourable discharge of his office, the Grand Master has a power to choose his own Deputy Grand Master, who must be then, or must have been formerly, the Master of a particular Lodge, and has the privilege of acting whatever the Grand Master, his princi- pal, should act, unless the said principal be present, or interpose his authority by a letter. ANCIENT CONSTITUTIONS. 49 These rulers and ijovernors, supreme and subordinate, of the ancient Ivodge, are to be obe\'ed in their respective stations by all the brethren, according to the old Charges and Regulations, with all humility, rever- ence, love, and alacritj-. V. Of the Management pf the Craft in Working. All Masons shall work honestly on working days, that they niaj- live creditably on holj' days; and the time appointed b}' the law of the land, or confirmed b}' custom, shall be observed. The most expert of the Fellow Craftsmen shall be chosen or appointed the Master or overseer of the lord's work ; who is to be called Master by those who work under him. The Craftsmen are to avoid all ill lan- guage, and to call each other by no disobliging name, but Brother or Fellow ; and to behave themselves courteously within and without the Lodge. The Master, knowing himself to be able of cunning, shall undertake the lord's work as reasonably as possible, and truly dispend his goods as if they were his own ; nor to give more wages to any Brother or Appren- tice than he really may deserve. Both the Master and the Masons receiving their wages justlv, shall be faithful to the lord, and honestly finish their work, whether task or journey ; nor put the work to task that hath been accustomed to journey. None shall discover envy at the prosperity of a Brother, nor supplant him, or put him out of his work, if he be capable to finish the same ; for no man can finish another's work so much to the lord's profit, unless he be thoroughly accjuainted with the designs and drauglits of him that began it. When a l''ellow Craftsman is chosen Warden of the work under the Master, he shall be true both to Master and Fellows, shall carefully oversee the work in the Master's absence to the lord's profit ; and his brethren shall obey him. All IVIasons employed, shall meekly receive their wages without mur- muring or mutiny, and not desert the Master until the work is finished. A younger Brother shall be instructed in working, to prevent spoiling the materials for want of judgment, and for increasing and continuing of brotherlj.' love. All tools used in working shall be approved by the Grand Lodge. No laborer shall be employed in the proper work of Masonry, nor shall Free Masons work with those that are not free, without an urgent necessity ; nor shall they teach labourers and unaccepted Masons, as thev should teach a Brother or Fellow. 50 ANCIENT CONSTITUTIONS. VI. Of Behaviour, viz.: r. IX THE LODGE WHILE CONSTITUTED. Yon are uot to hold private committees, or separate conversation, without leave from the Master, nor to talk of anything impertinent or unseemly, nor interrupt the Master or Wardens, or any Brother speaking to the Master; nor behave yourself ludicrously or jestingly while the Lodge is engaged in what is serious and solemn ; nor use any unbecoming language upon any pretence whatsoever, but to pay due reverence to your Master, Wardens, and Fellows, and put them to worship. If any complaint be brought, the Brother found guilty shall stand to the award and determination of the Lodge, who are the proper and competent judges of all such controversies (unless j-ou carry it by appeal to the Grand Lodge), and to whom they ought to be referred, unless a lord's work be hindered the meanwhile, in which case a particular refer- ence may be made ; but you must never go to law about what concerneth Masonrj-, without an absolute necessity apparent to the Lodge. 2. BEHAVIOUR AFTER THE EODGE IS OVER, AND THE BRETHREN NOT GONE. You ma}' enjoy }'ourselves with innocent mirth, treating one another according to ability, but avoiding all excess, or forcing any Brother to eat or drink beyond his inclination, or hindering him from going when his occasions call him, or doing or saying anything offensive, or that may forbid an easy and free conversation ; for that would blast our har- mony, and defeat our laudable purposes. Therefore no private piques or quarrels must be brought within the door of the Lodge, far less an}- quarrels about religion, or nations, or state policy; we being only, as Masons, of the Catholic religion above mentioned ; we are also of all nations, tongues, kindreds, and languages, and are resolved against all politics, as what never yet conduced to the welfare of the Lodge, nor ever will. This Charge has been always strictly enjoined and observed ; but especially ever since the Reformation in Britain, or the dissent and secession of these nations from the communion of Rome. 3. BEH.WIOUR WHEN BRETHREN MEET WITHOUT STRANGERS, BUT NOT IN A EODGE 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 encroaching upon each other, or derogating from that respect which is due to any Brother, were he not a Mason ; for though all Masons are as Brethren upon the same level, j'et Masonry takes no honour from a man that he had before ; nay, rather it adds to his honour, especiall}' if he has deserved well of the Brotherhood, who must give honour to whom it is due, and avoid ill manners. ANCIENT CONSTITUTIONS. 51 4. BEHAVIOUR IX PRESENCE OF STRANGERS NOT MASONS. You shall be cautious in your words and carriage, that the most pene- trating stranger shall not be able to discover or find out what is not proper to be intimated ; and sometimes you shall divert a discourse, and manage it prudently for the honour of the worshipful Fraternity. 5. BEHAVIOUR AT HOME, AND IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD. You are to act as becomes a moral and wise man ; particularly, not to let your family, friends, and neighbours know the concerns of the Lodge, &c., but wisely to consult your own honour, and that of the ancient Brotherhood, for reasons not to be mentioned here. You must also consult your health, by not continuing together too late, or too long from home, after Lodge hours are past ; and b}' avoiding of gluttony or drunkenness, that your families be not neglected or injured, nor you disabled from working 6. BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS A STRANGE BROTHER. You are cautiously to examine him, in such a method as prudence shall direct you, that you may not be imposed upon by an ignorant false pretender, whom you are to reject with contempt and derision, and beware of giving him any hints of knowledge. But if 3-ou discover him to be a true and genuine Brother, you are to respect him accordingly ; and if he is in want, 3-ou must relieve him if you can, or else direct him how he may be relieved ; you must employ him some da3"s, or else recommend him to be emploj^ed. But you are not charged to do beyond your abilit\\ onh' to prefer a poor Brother, that is a good man and true, before any other poor people in the same circumstances. Finally, all these charges you are to observe, and also those that shall be communicated to you in another way ; cultivating brotherly love, the foundation and cape stone, the cement and glory of this ancient Frater- nit}', avoiding all wrangling and quarreling, all slander and backbiting, nor permit others to slander any honest brother, but defending his character, and doing him all good offices, as far as is consistent with your honour and safety, and no farther. And if any of them do you injury, )'ou must apply to your own or his Lodge ; and from thence you may appeal to the Grand Lodge at the quarterly communication, and from thence to the annual Grand Lodge, as has been the ancient laudable conduct of our forefathers in ever}' nation ; never taking a legal course but when the case cannot be otherwise decided, and patiently listening to the honest and friendly advice of Master and Fellows, when they would prevent your going to law,with strangers, or would-excite you to put a speedy period to all law suits, that so you may mind the affair of Masonry with more alacrity and success ; but with respect to Brothers 52 ANCIENT CONSTITUTIONS. or Fellows at law, the Master and Brethren should kindly offer their mediation, which ought to be thankfully submitted to by the contending Brethren ; and if that submission is impracticable, they must however carr}' on their process, or law-suit, without wrath and rancor (not in the common way), saying or doing nothing which may hinder brotherly love, and good ofi&ces to be renewed and continued ; that all may see the benign influence of Masonry, as all true Masons have done from the beginning of the world, and will do to the end of time — Amen, so mote it be. GENERAL REGULATIONS. Compiled First by Mr. George Payne, Anno 1720, when he was Grand Master, AND Approved by the Grand IvODGe on St. John Baptist's D.\y, Anno 1721, at Stationer's Hall, London ; when the Most Noble Prince John Duke of Montagu was Unanimously Chosen our Grand Master for the Year Ensu- ing ; who Chose John Beal, M. D., his Deputy Grand Master ; Mr. Josiah Villeneau and Mr. Thomas Morris, Jun., were Chosen by the Lodge Grand Wardens. And Now, b\' Command of our said Right Worshipful Gr.'^.nd JiASTER Montagu, the Author of This Book has Compared them with, and Reduced them to the Ancient Records and Immemorial Usages of the Fraternity, .\nd Digested the:vi into this New Method, with Several Proper Exi>lic.\iions, vor the Use of the Lodges in and about London and Westminster. Authority of the Grand Master or Deputy. I. The Grand Master, or his Deputj-, hath authority and right, not onlj' to be present in an_y true Lodge, but also to preside wherever he is, with the Master of the Lodge on his left hand, and to order his Grand Wardens to attend him, who are not to act in particular Lodges as War- dens, but in his presence, and at his command ; because there the Grand Master ma}- command the Wardens of that Lodge, or any other Brethren he pleaseth, to attend and act as his Wardens pro tevipore. Po'wers of Master. II. The Master of a particular Lodge has the right and authority of congregating the members of his Lodge into a chapter at pleasure, upon any emergency or occurrence, as well as to appoint the time and place of their usual forming ; and in case of sickness, death, or necessary absence of the Master, the senior Warden shall act as Master ^ro tempore, if no brother is present who has been Master of that Lodge before ; for in that case the aljsent Master's authority reverts to the last Master then present ; though he cannot act until the said senior Warden has once congregated the Lodge, or m his absence the junior Warden. By-Laws, &c., How Kept. III. The Master of each particular Lodge, or one of the Wardens, or some other Brother by his order, shall keep a book containing their by- laws, the names of their members, with a list of all the Lodges in town, and the usual times and places of their forming, and all their transac- tions that are proper to be written. 54 ANCIENT CONSTITUTIONS. Limit to Number Initiated at one Time — Age, &c. IV. No Todge shall make more than five new Brethren at one time, nor an}' man under the age of twenty-five, who must be also his own master ; unless by a dispensation from the Grand Master or his Deputy. One Month's Notice to be Given. V. No man can be made or admitted a member of a particular Lodge without previous notice one month before given to the said Lodge, in order to make due inquiry into the reputation and capacity of the can- didate ; unless b}- the dispensation aforesaid. Unanimous Consent Necessary — Right of Objection. VI. But no man can be entered a Brother in any particular Lodge, or admitted to be a member thereof, without the unanimous consent of all the members of that Lodge then present when the candidate is proposed, and their consent is formally asked b}' the Master ; and they are to sig- nify their consent or dissent in their own prudent way, either virtually or in form, but with unanimity; nor is this inherent privilege subject to a dispensation ; because the members of a particular Lodge are the best judges of it ; and if a fractious member should be imposed on them, it might spoil their harmony, or hinder their freedom ; or even break and disperse the Lodge, which ought to be avoided by all good and true Brethren. Charity Fund — Obedience to Laws, &c. VII. Every new Brother at his making is decently to clothe the Lodge, that is, all the Brethren present, and to deposit something for the relief of indigent and decayed Brethren, as the candidate shall think fit to bestow, over and above the small allowance stated by the by laws of that particular Lodge ; which charity shall be lodged with the Master or Wardens, or the Cashier, if the members think fit to choose one. And the candidate shall also solemnly promise to submit to the Consti- tutions, the Charges, and Regulations, and to such other good usages as shall be intimated to them in time and place convenient. Establishment of new Lodges — Affiliation — Clandestine Lodges. VIII. No set or number of Brethren shall withdraw or separate them- selves from the Lodge in which they were made Brethren, or were after- wards admitted members, unless the Lodge becomes too numerous ; nor even then, without a dispensation from the Grand Master or his Deputy; and when they are thus separated, they must either immediately join themselves to such other Lodge as the}' shall like best, with the unani- mous consent of that other Lodge to which they go (as above regulated) or else they must obtain the Grand Master's warrant to join in forming a new Lodge. ANCIENT CONSTITUTIONS. 55 If any set or number of Masons shall take upon themselves to form a Lodge without the Grand Master's warrant, the regular Lodges are not to countenance them, nor own them as fair Brethren and duly formed, nor approve of their acts and deeds ; but must treat them as rebels, until they humble themselves, as the Grand Master shall in his prudence direct, and until he approve of them by his warrant, which must be signified to the other Lodges, as the custom is when a new Lodge is to be registered in the list of Lodges. Unmasonic Conduct — Punishment of. IX. But if any Brother so far misbehave himself as to render his Lodge uneasy, he shall be twice dul}- admonished by the Master or Wardens in a formed Lodge ; and if he will not refrain his imprudence, and obe- diently submit to the advice of the Brethren, and reform what gives them offence, he shall be dealt with according to the by-laws of that particu- lar Lodge, or else in such a manner as the quarterly communication shall in their great prudence think fit ; for which a new regulation may be afterwards made. Right of Lodge to Instruct Officers and Representatives. X. The majority of every particular Lodge, when congregated, shall have the privilege of giving instructions to their Master and Wardens, before the assembling of the Grand Chapter, or Lodge, at the three quar- terly communications hereafter mentioned, and of the annual Grand Lodge too ; because their Master and Wardens are their representatives, and are supposed to speak their mind. Uniformity of Usages to be Observed. XL All particular Lodges are to observe the same usages as much as possible; in order to which, and for cultivating a good understanding among Free Masons, some members out of every Lodge shall be deputed to visit the other Lodges as often as shall be thought convenient. Grand Lodge — How Formed and Regulated. XII. The Grand Lodge consists of, and is formed by the Masters and Wardens of all the regular particular Lodges upon record, with the Grand Master at their head, and his Deputy on his left hand, and the Grand Wardens in their proper places ; and must have a quarterly communica- tion about Michaelmas, Christmas, and Lady-Day, in some convenient place, as the Grand Master shall appoint, where no Brother shall be present, who is not at that time a member thereof, without a dispensa- tion ; and while he stays, he shall not be allowed to vote, nor even give his opinion, without leave of the Grand Lodge asked and given, or unless it be duly asked by the said Lodge. 56 ANCIENT COXSTITUTlONvS. All matters are to be determined in the Grand Lodge by a majority of votes, each member having one vote, and the Grand Master having two votes, unless the said Lodge leave any particular thing to the determi- nation of the Grand Master, for the sake of expedition. General Items of Business of Grand Lodge Indicated. XIII. At the said quarterly- communication, all matters that concern the Fraternity in general, or particular Lodges, or single Brethren, are quietly, sedateh', and maturely to be discoursed of and transacted : Apprentices must be admitted Masters and Fellow Craft only here, unless by a dispensation. Here also all differences, that cannot be made up and accommodated privatel}', nor b}- a particular Lodge, are to be seriously considered and decided : and if any Brother thinks himself aggrieved by the decision of this Board, he may appeal to the annual Grand Lodge next ensuing, and leave his appeal in writing, with the Grand Master, or his Deputy, or the Grand Wardens. Here also the Master or the Wardens of each particular I/odge shall bring and produce a list of such members as have been made or even admitted in their particular Lodges since the last communication of the Grand Lodge : and there shall be a book kept by the Grand Master, or his Deputy, or rather by some Brother whom the Grand Lodge shall appoint for Secretary, wherein shall be recorded all the Lodges, with their usual times and places of forming, and the names of all the mem- bers of each Lodge ; and all the affairs of the Grand Lodge that are proper to be written. They shall also consider of the most prudent and effectual methods of collecting and disposing of what money shall be given to, or lodged with, them in charity, towards the relief onl\- of any true Brother fallen into povert}- or decay, but none else : but every particular Lodge shall dispose of their own charit}- for poor Brethren, according to their own by-laws, until it be agreed by all the Lodges (in a new regulation) to carry in the charity collected by them to the Grand Lodge, at the quar- terly or annual communication, in order to make a common stock of it, for the mor'^ handsome relief of poor Brethren. They shall also appoint a Treasurer, a Brother of good worldly sub- stance, who shall be a member of the Grand Lodge by virtue of his office, and shall be always present, and have power to move to the Grand Lodge anything, especially what concerns his office. To him shall be commit- ted all mone}' raised for charity, or for any other use of the Grand Lodge, which he shall write down in a book, with the respective ends and uses for which the several sums are intended ; and shall expend or disburse the same by such a certain order signed, as the Grand Lodge shall after- wards agree to in a new regulation : but he shall not vote in choosing a Grand Master or Wardens, though in every other transaction. As in ANCIENT CONSTITUTIONS. 57 like manner the Secretar_y shall be a member of the Grand Todge by virtue of his office, and vote in everything except in choosing a Grand Master or Warden. The Treasurer and Secretary' shall have each a clerk, who must be a Brother and Fellow Craft, but never must be a member of the Grand Lodge, nor speak without being allowed or desired. The Grand Master, or his Deputy, shall always command the Treas- urer and Secretary, with their clerks and books, in order to see how matters go on, and to know what is expedient to be done upon any emergent occasion. Another Brother (who must be a Fellow Craft) should be appointed to look after the door of the Grand Lodge ; but shall be no member of it. But these offices may be farther explained by a new regulation, when the necessity and expediency of them may more appear than at present to the Fraternity. Who to Preside in Grand Lodge. XIV. If at any Grand Lodge, stated or occasional, quarterly or annual, the Grand Master and his Deputy should be both absent, then the present Master of a Lodge, that has been the longest a Free Mason, shall take the Chair, and preside as Grand Master />/c teuipore; and shall be vested with all his power and honour for the time ; provided there is no Brother present that has been Grand Master formerly, or Deputy Grand Master ; for the last Grand Master present, or else the last Deputy present, should always of right take place in the absence of the present Grand Master and his Deputy. Supplying Stations. XV. In the Grand Lodge none can act as Wardens but the Grand Wardens themselves, if present ; and if absent, the Grand Master, or the person who presides in his place, shall order private Wardens to act as Grand Wardens pro tempore, whose places are to be supplied by two Fellow Craft of the same Lodge, called forth to act, or sent thither by the particular IMaster thereof; or if b}' him omitted, then they shall be called Ijy the Grand ^Master, that so the Grand Lodge may be always comi^lete. Deputies — Duties of. XVI. The Cirand Wardens, or any others, are first to advise with the Deputy about the affairs of the Lodge or of the Brethren, and not to apply to the Grand Master without the knowledge of the Deputy, unless he refuse his concurrence in any certain necessary affair ; in which case, or in case of any diff"erence between the Deput}- and the Grand Wardens, or other Brethren, both parties are to go by concert to the Grand Master, who can easily decide the controversy and make up the differences by virtue of his great authorit\-. 58 ANCIENT CONSTITUTIONS. The Grand ^Master should receive no intimation of business concern- ing Masonry, but from his Deputy first, except in such certain cases as his Worship can well j udge of ; for if the application to the Grand Master be irregular, he can easily order the Grand Wardens, or any other Brethren thus applying, to wait upon his Deputy, who is to prepare the business speedily, and to lay it orderly before his Worship. Ineligibility of Grand Officers to Lodge Offices. XVII. No Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Wardens, Treasurer, Secretary, or whoever acts for them, or in their stead pro tempore, can at the same time be the Master or Warden of a particular Dodge ; but as soon as any of them has honourably discharged his grand ofiice, he returns to that post or station in his particular Dodge, from ■which he was called to officiate above. Appointment of Deputies pro tem. XVIII. If the Deputy Grand Master be sick, or necessaril}- absent, the Grand Master may choose any Fellow Craft he pleases to be his Deputy pro tempore : but he that is chosen Deputj' at the Grand Dodge, and the Grand Wardens too, cannot be discharged without the cause fairly appearing to the majorit}- of the Grand Dodge ; and the Grand Master, if he is uneasy, maj^ call a Grand Dodge on purpose to lay the cause before them, and to have their advice and concurrence : in which case, the majority of the Grand Dodge, if they cannot reconcile the Master and his Deputy or his Wardens, are to concur in allowing the Master to discharge his said Deputy or his said Wardens, and to '"hoose another Deputy immediately ; and the said Grand Dodge shall choose other Wardens in that case, that harmony and peace may be preserved. Arraignment of Grand Master. XIX. If the Grand Master should abuse his power, and render him- self unworthy of the obedience and subjection of the Dodges, he shall be treated in a way and manner to be agreed upon in a new regulation ; because hitherto the ancient Fraternity have had no occasion for it, their former Grand Masters having all behaved themselves worthy of that honourable office. Visitations. XX. The Grand Master, with his Deputy and Wardens, shall (at least once) go round and visit all the Lodges about town during his Master- ship. Death of Grand Master — Successor to. XXI. If the Grand Master die during his Mastership, or by sickness, or bv being bevond the sea, or anv other wa^• should be rendered inca- ANCIENT CONSTITUTIONS. 59 pable of discharging his office, the Deputy, or in his absence, the senior Grand Warden, or in his absence the junior, or in his absence any three present Masters of Lodges, shall join to congregate the Grand Todge immediately, to advise together upon that emergency, and to send two of their number to invite the last Grand Master to resume his office, which now in course reverts to him ; or if he refuse, then the next last, and so backward : but if no former Grand Master can be found, then the Deputy shall act as Principal until another is choseu ; or if there be no Deputy, then the oldest Master. Feast Days. XXII. The Brethren of all the Lodges in and about London and West" minster, shall meet at an Annual Communication and Feast, in some convenient place, on St. John Baptist's Day, or else on vSt. John Evan- gelist's Day, as the Grand Lodge shall think fit by a new regulation, having of late years met on St. John Baptist's Day : Provided, The majority of the Masters and Wardens, with the Grand Master, his Deputy and Wardens, agree at their quarterly communication, three months before, that there shall be a Feast, and a general communication of all the Brethren : for if either the Grand Master, or the majority of the particular Masters, are against it, it must be dropped for that time. But whether there shall be a Feast for all the Brethren, or not, yet the Grand Lodge must meet in some convenient place annually on St. John's Day ; or if it be Sunday, then on the next daj', in order to choose every year a new Grand Master, Deputy, and Wardens. Preparation for Feasts. XXIII. If it be thought expedient, and the Grand Master, with the majority of the Masters and Wardens, agree to hold a Grand Feast, according to the ancient laudable customs of Masons, then the Grand W^ardens sh^ll have the care of preparing the tickets, sealed with the Grand Master's seal, of disposing of the tickets, of receiving the money for the tickets, of buying the materials of the F'east, of finding out a proper and convenient place to feast in ; and of every other thing that concerns the entertainment. But that the work may not be too burdensome to the two Grand Wardens, and that all matters may be expeditiouslj- and safely managed, the Grand Master, or his Deputy, shall have power to nominate and appoint a certain number of Stewards, as his Worship shall think fit, to act in concert with the two Grand Wardens ; all things relating to the Feast being decided amongst them by a majority of voices ; except the Grand Master or his Deputy interpose by a particular direction or appointment. 60 ANCIENT CONSTITUTIONS. Financial Provisions for Feasts. XXIY. The Wardens and Stewards shall, in due time, wait upon the Grand Master, or his Deputy, for directions and orders about the premises ; but if his Worship and his Deputy are sick, or necessarily absent, they shall call together the Masters and Wardens of Lodges to meet on purpose for their advice and orders ; or else they may take the matter wholly upon themselves, and do the best they can. The Grand Wardens and the Stewards are to account for all the money they receive, or expend, to the Grand Lodge, after dinner, or when the Grand Lodge shall think fit to receive their accounts. If the Grand Master pleases, he may in due time summon all the Masters and Wardens of Lodges to consult with them about ordering the Grand Feast, and about any emergency or accidental thing relating thereunto, that may require advice ; or else to take it upon himself altogether. Tilers at Feasts. XXV. The Masters of Lodges shall each appoint one experienced and discreet Fellow Craft of his Lodge, to compose a committee, consisting of one from every Lodge, who shall meet to receive, in a convenient apartment, every person that brings a ticket, and shall have power to discourse him, if they think fit, in order to admit him, or debar him, as they shall see cause : Provided they send no man away before they have acquainted all the Brethren within doors with the reasons thereof, to avoid mistakes : that so no true Brother maj^ be debarred, nor a false Brother, or mere pretender, admitted. This committee must meet very early on vSt. John's Day, at the place, even before any persons come with tickets. Door-keepers at Feasts. XXVI. The Grand Master shall appoint two or more trusty Brethren to be porters, or door-keepers, vvlio are also to be early at the place, for some good reasons ; and who are to be at the command of the com- mittee. Services to Guests. XXVII. The Grand Wardens, or the vStewards, shall appoint before- hand such a number of Brethren to serve at table as they think fit and proper for that work ; and they may advise with the Masters and War- dens of Lodges about the most proper persons, if they please, or may take in such by their recommendation ; for none are to serve that day, but free and accepted Masons, that the communication may be free and harmonious. ANCIENT CONvSTITUTlONS. 61 Appeals Made at Feasts — Decorum Observed. XXVIII. All the members of the Grand Lodge must be at the place long before dinner, with the Grand Master, or his Deputy, at their head, who shall retire, and form themselves. And this is done in order, 1. To receive any appeals duly lodged, as above regulated, that the appellant may be heard, and the affair may be amicably decided before dinner, if possible ; but if it cannot, it must be delayed till after the new Grand Master is elected ; and if it cannot be decided after dinner, it may be delayed, and referred to a particular committee, that shall quietly adjust it, and make report to the next quarterly communication, that brotherly love may be preserved. 2. To prevent any difference or disgust which may be feared to arise that day ; that no interruption may be given to the harmony and pleas- ure of the Grand Feast. 3. To consult about whatever concerns the decency and decorum of the grand assembl}', and to prevent all indecency and ill manners, the assembly being promiscuous. 4. To receive and consider of any good motion, or any momentous and important affair, that shall be brought from the particular Lodges, by their representatives, the several IVIasters and Wardens. Grand Master — How and When Nominated. XXIX. After these things are discussed, the Grand Master and bis Deputy, the Grand Wardens, or the Stewards, the Secretary, the Treas- urer, the Clerks, and every other person, shall withdraw, and leave the Masters and Wardens of the particular Lodges alone, in order to consult amicably about electing a new Grand Master, or continuing the present, if they have not done it the day before ; and if they are unanimous for continuing the present Grand Master, his Worship shall be called in, and humbly desired to do the Fraternity the honour of ruling them for the year ensuing : and after dinner it will be known whether he accepts it or not : for it should not be discovered but by the election itself Consultation. XXX. Then the Masters and Wardens, and all the Brethren, may converse promiscuously, or as they please to sort together, until the dinner is coming in, when every Brother takes his seat at table. Grand Lodge Formed at Feast. XXXI. Some time after dinner the Grand Lodge is formed, not in retirement, but in the presence of all the Brethren, who yet are not members of it, and must not therefore speak until they are desired and allowed. 62 ANCIENT CONSTITUTIONS. Election and Salutation of Grand Master. XXXII. If the Grand Master of last year has consented with the Master and Wardens in private, before dinner, to continue for the year ensuing ; then one of the Grand Lodge, deputed for that purpose, shall represent to all the Brethren his Worship's good government, &c. And turning to him, shall, in the name of the Grand Lodge, humbly request him to do the Fraternity the great honour (if noblj^ born, if not) the great kindness of continuing to be their Grand Master for the year ensuing. And his Worship declaring his consent by a bow or a speech, as he pleases, the said deputed member of the Grand Lodge shall pro- claim him Grand Master, and all the members of the Lodge shall salute him in due form. And all the Brethren shall for a few minutes have leave to declare their satisfaction, pleasure, and congratulation. Election to be Unanimous. XXXIII. But if either the Master and Wardens have not in private, this day before dinner, nor the day before, desired the last Grand Master to continue in the membership another year ; or if he, when desired, has not consented : then, The last Grand Master shall nominate his successor for the year ensu- ing, who, if unanimously approved by the Grand Lodge, and if there present, shall be proclaimed, saluted, and congratulated the new Grand Master, as above hinted, and immediately installed by the last Grand Master, according to usage. Election by Ballot if Dissent is Expressed. XXXIV. But if the nomination is not unanimously approved, the new Grand Master shall be chosen immediately by ballot, every Master and Warden writing his man's name, and the last Grand Master writing his man's name too ; and the man, whose name the last Grand Master shall first take out, casually or by chance, shall be Grand Master for the year ensuing ; and if present, he shall be proclaimed, saluted, and congratu- lated, as above hinted, and forthwith installed by the last Grand Master, according to usage. Appointment of Other Grand Officers. XXXV. The last Grand Master thus continued, or the new Grand Mas- ter thus installed, shall next nominate and appoint his Deputy Grand Master, either the last or a new one, who shall be also declared, saluted and congratulated as above hinted. The Grand Master shall also nominate the new Grand Wardens, and if unanimously approved by the Grand Lodge, shall be declared, saluted, and congratulated, as above hinted ; but if not, they shall be chosen"bv ANCIENT CCNSTITUTIONS. (33 ballot, in the same way as the Grand ^Master : as the Wardens of private I/odges are also to be chosen by ballot in each Lodge, if the members thereof do not agree to the Master's nomination. Grand Master Installed by Proxy. XXXVI. But if the Brother, whom the present Grand Master shall nominate for his successor, or whom the majority of the Grand Lodge shall happen to choose by ballot, is, by sickness or other necessary occasion, absent from the Grand Feast, he cannot be proclaimed the new Grand Master, unless the old Grand Master, or some of the Masters and Wardens of the Grand Lodge can vouch, upon the honour of a Brother, that the said person, so nominated or chosen, will readily accept of the said office ; in which case the old Grand Master shall act as proxy, and shall nominate the Deputy and Wardens in his name, and in his name also receive the usual lionours, homage, and congratulation. Addresses. XXXVII. Then the Grand Master shall allow any Brother, Fellow Craft, or Apprentice to speak, directing his discourse to his Worship ; or to make any motion for the good of the Fraternity, which shall be either immediately considered and finished, or else referred to the con- sideration of the Grand Lodge at their next communication, stated or occasional. When that is over, Address by Grand Master or Deputy. XXXVIII. The Grand Master or his Deputy, or some Brother appointed by him, shall harangue all the brethren, and give them good advice : and lastly, after some other transactions, that cannot be written in any language, the Brethren ma}' go away or stay longer, as they please. HoTv Regulations may be Altered. XXXIX. Every annual Grand Lodge has an inherent power and authority to make new regulations, or to alter these, for the real benefit of this ancient Fraternity : Provided aliuays, That the old land-marks be carefully preserved, and that such alterations and new regulations be proposed and agreed at the third quarterly communication preceding the annual Grand Feast ; and that they be offered also to the perusal of all the Brethren before dinner, in writing, even of the youngest Apprentice ; the approbation and consent of. the majority of all the Brethren present being absolutely necessary to make the same binding and obligatory ; which must, after dinner, and after the new Grand Master is installed, be solemnly desired ; as it was desired and obtained for these regula- tions, when proposed by the Grand Lodge, to about one hundred and fifty Brethren, on St. John Baptist's Day, 1721. POSTSCRIPT. Here follows the manner of constituting a new Lodge, as practised b}' his Grace the Duke OF Wharton, according to the ancient usages of Masons. A new Lodge, for avoiding man}- irregularities, should be solemnly constituted by the Grand Master, with his Deputy and Wardens ; or in the Grand Master's absence, the Deputy shall act for his Worship, and shall choose some Master of a Lodge to assist him ; or in case the Deputj- is absent, the Grand Master shall call forth some Master of a Lodge to act as Deputy /re tempore. The Candidates, or the new Master and Wardens, being yet among the Fellow Craft, the Grand Master shall ask his Deputy if he has examined them, and finds the Candidate Master w-ell skilled in the noble science and the royal art, and duly instructed in our mj'steries, &c. And the Deputy answering in the affirmative, he shall (by the Grand Master's order) take the Candidate from among his p-ellows, and present him to the Grand Master, saying : Right Worshipful Grand Master, the Brethren here desire to be formed into a new Lodge ; and I present this my worthy Brother to be their Master, whom I know to be of good morals and great skill, true and trusty, and a lover of the whole Frater- nity, wheresoever dispersed over the face of the earth. Then the Grand Master, placing the Candidate on his left hand, having asked and obtained the unanimous consent of all the Brethren, shall sa}- : I constitute and form these good Brethren into a new Lodge, and appoint you the Master of it, not doubting of your capacity and care to preserve the cement of the Lodge, &c., with some other expressions that are proper and usual on that occasion, but not proper to be written. Upon this the Deputy shall rehearse the Charges of a Master, and the Grand Master shall ask the Candidate, saying : Do you submit to these Charges, as ^Masters have done in all ages? And the Candidate signify- ing his cordial submission thereunto, the Grand Master shall, by certain significant ceremonies and ancient usages, install him, and present him Avith the Constitution, the Lodge Book, and the instruments of his office, not all together, but one after another ; and after each of them, the Grand Master, or his Deput}-, shall rehearse the short and pithy Charge that is suitable to the thing presented. After this, the members of this new Lodge, bowing all together to the Grand Master, shall return his Worship thanks, and immediately do their homage to their new Master, and signify their promise of subjec- tion and obedience to him by the usual congratulation. ANCIENT CONSTITUTIONS. 65 The Deput}' and the Grand Wardens, and any other Brethren present, that are not members of this new Lodge, shall next congratulate the new Master ; and he shall return his becoming acknowledgements to the Grand Master first, and to the rest in their order. Then the Grand Master desires the new Master to enter immediately upon the exercise of his office, in choosing his Wardens ; and the new Master calling forth two Fellow Craft, present them to the Grand Master for his approbation, and to the new Lodge for their consent. And that being granted, The senior or junior Grand Warden, or some Brother for him, shall rehearse the Charges of Wardens ; and the Candidates being solemnly asked by the new Master, shall signify their submission thereunto. Upon which the new Master, presenting them with the instruments of their office, shall, in due form, install them in their proper places ; and the Brethren of that new Lodge shall signifj' their obedience to the new Wardens b}' the usual congratulation. And this Lodge being thus completely constituted, shall be registered in the Grand Master's Book, and by his order notified to the other Lodges. APPROBATION Whereas, b}' the confusions occasioned in the Saxon, Danish, and Norman wars, the records of Masons have been much vitiated, the Free Masons of England twice thought it necessary to correct their Constitu- tions, Charges and Regulations; iirst in the reign of King Athelstau the vSaxon, and long after in the reign of King Edward IV, the Norman : and whereas the old Constitutions in England have been much inter- polated, mangled and miserabl}' corrupted, not only with false spelling, but even with many false facts and gross errors in history and chronology, through length of time, and the ignorance of transcribers, in the dark illiterate ages, before the revival of geometry and ancient architecture, to the great offence of all the learned and judicious Brethren, whereb}' also the ignorant have been deceived. And our late worthy Grand Master, his Grace the Duke of Montagu, having ordered the author to peruse, correct, and digest, into a new and better method, the History, Charges, and Regulations, of the ancient Fraternity; he has accordingly examined several copies from Italy and Scotland, and sundry parts of England, and from thence (though in man}- things erroneous), and from several other ancient records of Masons ; he has drawn forth the above written new Constitutions, with the Charges and General Regulations. And the author having submitted the whole to the perusal and corrections of the late and present Deput}' Grand Masters, and of other learned Brethren ; and also of the Masters and Wardens of particular Lodges at their quarterly communication : he did regularl}' deliver them to the late Grand Master himself, the said Duke of Montagu, for his examination, correction, and approbation ; and his Grace, by the advice of several Brethren, ordered the same to be hand- somely printed for the use of the Lodges, though they were not quite ready for the press during his Mastership. Therefore we, the present Grand Master of the Right Worshipful and most ancient F'raternity of Free and Accepted Masons, the Deputy- Grand Master, the Grand Wardens, the Masters and Wardens of particular Lodges (with the consent of the Brethren and Fellows in and about the cities of London and Westminster), having also perused this perform- ance, do join our laudable predecessors in our solemn approbation thereof, as what we believe will fully answer the end proposed ; all the valuable things of the old records being retained, the errors in history and chronology corrected, the false facts and the improper words omitted, and the whole digested in a new and better method. ANCIENT CONSTITUTIONS. 67 And we ordain, that these be received in every particular Lodge under our cognizance, as the only Constitutions of Free and Accepted Masons amongst us, to be read at the making of new Brethren, or when the Master shall think fit ; and which the new Brethren should peruse before they are made. PHILIP Dukp: of Wharton, G. M. J. T. DesaguliERS, Iv. T. D. and F. R. S. ; D. G. M. Joshua Tinison, ') r^ j att- j -!.,,. , . - Grand Wardens. William Hawkins, UNIFORM CODE OF BY-LAWS FOR THK GOVERNMENT OF Subordinate Lodges UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF NORTH CAROLINA. B Y = T^ A W S Lodge, ^o. A. F. & A. M., KORTH CAROLIXA ARTICLE I. Charter and Communication. Section i. The Master shall have charge of the Charter, and it shall be in the Lodge, whenever opened. Sec. 2. The regular Communications of this Lodge shall be held on the Sec. 3. The Lodge shall hold no Communication on Sunday, except on Funeral occasions. Sec. 4. The Master, or in his absence, the Wardens b}' seniority, may call special communications of the Lodge. ARTICLE IL Election and Appointment of Officers — Their Duties. vSection I. The elective officers of this Lodge, to-wit : Master, War- dens, Treasurer, and Secretary, shall be chosen by ballot at the regular communication immediately preceding the anniversary of St. John the , the Master by two-thirds, and the remaining officers b}- a majority, of the members present. [Seiiio/! //, of Article 16, of the By-Laius of the Grand Lodge. '\ Subordinate Lodges shall hold their election for officers at the regular Communication immediately preceding the 24th day of June, or the 27th day of December, in each year, and the officers-elect shall be installed on the St. John's day succeeding the election, or as soon thereafter as practicable. 72 BY-LAWS FOR GOVERNMENT OF LODGES. Sec. 2. All the officers shall be installed on St. John da}^ or as soon thereafter as practicable. Sec. 3. The Master, immediatel_y after his installation, shall appoint the Deacons, IMarshal, Stewards and Tiler. Sec. 4. It shall be the dnty of the Master, on the decease of a member or sojourning brother, entitled to such honors, to ascertain if Masonic honors would be agreeable, and to take measures accordingly. Sec. 5. The Master shall read, or cause to be read, in open Lodge, as soon after they maj^ be received as practicable, the annual proceedings of the Grand Lodge. Sec. 6. The Treasurer shall not pay out any moneys, except upon the warrant of the Worshipful Master, properly attested by the Secretary ; and shall furnish the Lodge with an annual statement of his receipts and disbursements. Sec. 7. The Secretary shall transcribe, on the book of records, the minutes of each regular and special communication ; shall keep a book ^vith the By-Laws neatly written therein for the signatures of members ; shall properly endorse and file all papers necessary to be preserved ; shall pay over to the Treasurer all moneys received by him, on or before the day of each regular communication, shall pa}- out no mone3's in his hands by virtue of his office; shall receive no due bill or other evidence of indebtedness ; and shall have his books in the Lodge, at each regular communication, with every entry properly made up to that date. Sec. 8. It shall be the duty of the Tiler to keep the furniture clean, and everything in order for each communication of the Lodge. The implements, jewels, clothing, and other property of the Lodge, with the keys of the several apartments, wardrobes, etc., shall be considered in his custody, and he shall, for the time being, be held responsible for their safe-keeping ; and at the expiration of his term of office, shall deliver over the same to his successor ; he shall keep a visitor's register, in which he shall require each visitor to register his name and the Lodge of which he is a member. It shall also be his duty to deliver to the brethren, to whom the}' are addressed, all summonses issued by the Lodge, and to make due return of such direction, or return the same to the Secretary, with a statement in writing, setting forth the reasons for his failure to do so. His services shall be rewarded as the Lodge ma}-, from time to time, determine. ARTICLE III. Committees. Section i. There shall be four standing committees, to-w-it : A Com- mittee of Charity ; a Committee of Finance ; a Committee of Reference, and a Committee on the Orphan Asylum. BY-I^AWS FOR GOVERNMENT OF LODGEvS. 73 Sec. 2. The Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior Wardens, shall be a Committee on Charity, who shall attend to all applications for relief, see that all true, worthy brothers, their widows and orphans, in sickness or distress, are aided and assisted, and report their action to the Lodge: Ptovided, when they may deem it necessary, the}' may draw from the funds of the Lodge to the ainount of dollars, withoutaction of the Lodge. \_Edicf of Grand Lodge. '\ Assessments upon the members of a I^odge for ^Masonic charity- is not unconstitutional. Skc. 3. The Committee of F'inance shall consist of three members, to be appointed by the Master, annually, at the regular Communication next succeeding the installation of officers, or as soon thereafter as prac- ticable. This committee shall, from time to time, examine the books of the Secretary and Treasurer, and make a written report thereon, and on the financial affairs of the Lodge, at the end of each year, or oftener, if required, and shall carefully investigate every claim against the Lodge before the payment of the same shall be ordered b)- the Lodge. Sec. 4. The Committee of Reference shall consist of three discreet and judicious members, to be appointed by the Master, who shall consider and decide all matters of controversy, arising at any time among the brethren, which may be referred to them. Either party dissatisfied with the decision of the committee, maj- appeal to the Lodge. vSec. 5. The Committee on the Orphan Asylum shall supervise the collection of funds for that institution, and report in writing at every regular Communication, and the funds received shall l^e transmitted monthly to the vSnperintendent of the Asylum. ARTICLE IV. Order of Business. Section i. No business shall be transacted in any other than a Master's Lodge, excepting only such as pertains especially to the work and lec- tures of the H A., or F. C. degrees, or the investigation of charges against an E. A., or F. C. Sec. 2. No business shall be transacted at a special communication, other than that for which it was called ; nor shall such communication receive petitions, or ballot, except upon the advancement of candidates ; nor engage in any other business affecting the general interests of the Craft. Sec. 3. The order of business at a regular communication shall be, 74 BY-LAWS FOR GOVERNMENT OF LODGES. F. Reading minutes of last regular, and all intervening communica- tions. 2. Unfinished business. 3. Reports of committees on petitions for initiation and membership. 4. Balloting. 5. Reports of standing committees. 6. Reports of special committees. 7. Reception of petitions. tfy ; but more especiall}' in that Charity which is the bond of peace and perfection of every virtue. May we so practice thy precepts that we may finally obtain thy promises, and find an entrance through the gates into the temple and city of our God. Response. — So mote it be. Amen. Benediction at Closing. May the blessing of Heaven rest upon us and all regular Masons. May brotherly love prevail, and every moral and social virtue cement us. Response. — So mote it be. Amen. In addition to tlie prayer, it is sometimes customary to use the fol- lowing : 128 FORMS OF PRAYER. Charge at Closing. Brethren : We are now about to quit this sacred retreat of friendship and virtue to mix again with the world. Amidst its concerns and employments, for- get not the duties which you have heard so frequently inculcated, and so forcibly recommended, in this Lodge. Be diligent, prudent, temper- ate, discreet. Remember that, around this altar, you have promised to befriend and relieve every brother who shall need your assistance. You have promised, in the most friendly manner, to remind him of his errors, and aid a reformation. These generous principles are to extend further. Every human being has a claim upon your kind offices. Do good unto all. Recommend it more especially " to the household of the faithful." Finally, brethren, be ye all of one mind ; live in peace ; and may the God of love and peace delight to dwell with and bless you. Prayer at Opening the Grand Lodge. Most holy and eternal God, author of life and source of light and love, we have assembled in thy name, and now humbly implore thy presence, protection and favor. Let thine Infinite wisdom direct us, thy servants, in the labors of this Annual Communication upon which we are now entering, and may the Spirit of Love and Unity come upon, and abide with, us. Let harmony characterize our deliberations, so that they may tend to thy Glory, the welfare of our Order, and our individual good. Let thy light and truth extend to the dark regions of the earth, and thy Righteousness abound. Let all people receive the benign and enlightening influences of this Institution, and enjoy the blessings which it bestows. May our brethren everywhere be under thy constant protection, and their labors for good be crowned with lasting and beneficial results. We invoke thy favor, especiall}', upon our Order in this Common- wealth. Maj' prosperit}' attend every lawful effort to promote its objects and extend its usefulness, and u:a5-i3eace and concord pervade the entire brotherhood so that the principles of Masonry may be more thoroughly disseminated and practiced. Accept, we beseech thee, these, our humble supplications, for the honor and glory of thy most holy name. Amen. Response. — So mote it be. Amen. AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE GRAND LODGE OF NORTH CAROLINA. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the Most Wor- shipful Grand Master, the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Wardens and Members who are at present, or in future may be of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina, be and they are hereby constituted and declared to be a body corporate under the name and title of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina, and by such name they shall have perpetual succession and a common seal, and may sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, acquire and transfer property, and pass all such By-Laws and Regulations as shall not be inconsistent with the Constitution or Laws of this State or of the United States, anything to the contrary not- withstanding. Read three times and ratified in General Assembly the 20th day of December, Anno Domini, 1797. BENJAMIN SMITH, Speaker of the Senate. M. MATTHEWS, Speaker of the House of Commons. A true copy : J. Glasgow, Secretary of State. NDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. 4 8 II 22 i6 9 4 I 4 2 4 lO 13 s M 7 i6 21 17 I Page. Accounts and Claims — committee on provided (paragraph 4) 22 Amendments— to constitution, how made 15 toby-laws, how made 45 Additions to Uniform Code, how made 40 Annual Communications of Grand Lodge — when and where held 21 quorum 21 when and how closed 23 A|»peals and Grievances — how made and disposed of 35 proceedings regulating appeals 38 appeal from judgment of committee of arbitration in Lodges 42 Appeal from decision of Master of Lodge 43 Assistant to Grand Secretary — Grand Secretarj- to appoint 19 i 19 Balloting — ballot must indispensabl}' be taken on petition 29 lo 3 one black ball rejects 31 second ballot may be ordered 31 ballot not to be disclosed 31 ballot ma}' be taken on passing, or raising .. __ 31 Burials — duty of Master of Lodge 42 16 By-Laws of Lodges — cannot be suspended 30 additions to Uniform Code, how made 40 Charity Fund — Lodges may establish 39 initiation fees applicable to 32 10 12 10 12 10 12 10 14 10 s 16 9 16 I II 3 Art. Sec. I 15 lO 4 S 6 6 6 6 6 9 9 I 132 INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND BY-DAWS. • Page. Charters — Grand Secretary to provide 19 how granted 15 committee on (paragraph i) 22 price of 26 charter and seal. to be issued 26 duplicate charter retains membership 27 forfeiture and restoration of 28 suspension of — status of members 28 9 2 Chartered Lodges — how numbered 26 6 7 how constituted 27 6 S (See Lodges. ) Clandestine Lodges — definition of 40 definition of, &c 41 Committees — Standing, in Grand Lodge 22-23 reports of, how made 25 on appeals (special) 35 of arbitration in Lodges 42 Conferring Degrees, Work, &c. lectures appertaining to degrees 32 uniformity of work 32 title of work 33 solemnit}' in 33 ceremonies may be arrested ;^t, use of cypher forbidden : ^;^ making masons at sight 33 Past Master's Degree 33 (See Work.) Credentials — of representatives to Grand Lodge — 22 4 6 committee on, appointment and duties of 22 4 7 committee on, report of 22 4 8 Cypher — use of forbidden 33 12 6 ♦ Definite Suspension — grade of punishment 34 13 i vote necessary to inflict 34 13 4 restoration after 39 15 3 16 3 16 10 4 8 5 II 13 8 16 21 12 4 12 5 12 6 12 7 12 8 29 10 I 29 10 2 29 10 3 29 10 3 29 10 4 30 10 5 30 10 5 3o 10 6 31 10 13 29 10 3 31 10 12 31 10 13 ^^ 10 14 INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWvS. 133 Page. Art. Sec. Degrees — qualificatious of candidates for qualifications of candidates for petitions for — how disposed of conferring degrees limited conferring degrees does not constitute membership residence of petitioners for conferred by consent conferred by consent conferred by consent balloting for balloting for balloting for balloting for passing or raising fees for fees required in advance application of fees no charge for fees conferred by request lectures appertaining to solemnity in conferring ceremonies may be arrested degree of Past Master Deputy Grand Master — member of Grand Lodge cannot represent Lodge in Grand Lodge must be a Past Master election of obligation at installation ma}' grant dispensations for new Lodges may approve proceedings in removal of Lodges Dimits — petitioners for Dispensations to obtain __ to accompany petition for membership to be granted on application . officer cannot dimit 41 16 14 Diplomas — Grand Secretary to provide furnished by Grand Lodge Dispensations — Grand Secretary to provide how granted how granted price of to be returned : 00 5 33 12 8 10 I I 10 I 12 2 25 6 28 8 25 6 31 10 44 18 41 16 19 I 15 15 10 25 6 I 25 6 I 26 6 6 134 INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. Dues of Members of Lodges. Lodges may exact Lodge may provide for may remit same Lodge cannot suspend or expel for non-payment of dues Duplicate Charter Retains Membership Exclusion for Non-Payment of Dues — Lodge may exclude for non-payment of dues re-instatement after exclusion members excluded to be stated in returns- . Ex Parte Trials — when held when held Expulsion — grade of punishment vote necessary for._ notice of to be sent to Grand Secretary (par. i) fee to accompany notice (paragraph 2) Grand Secretary to keep list of expulsions (par. 3)- Graud Secretarj' to issue quarterly circular (par. 4) Education- fees for initiation applicable to 32 Expulsion — Grand Secretary to report cases to Grand Lodge (paragraphs) 35 Extinct Lodges — forfeiture of charter suspension of charter forfeited property — how secured Fees for Degrees — amount and ratio of 32 required in advance 32 application of by Lodges 32 no charge for degrees conferred by request 32 Fines — Lodge cannot impose . 36 Fiscal Year of Grand Lodge — when to expire 27 age. Art. Sec. 39 16 I 41 16 15 41 16 15. 36 13 9 27 6 9 36 13 12 36 13 12 27 7 34 13 4 37 14 I 34 13 I 34 13 4 35 13 7 35 13 7 35 13 7 35 13 7 28 9 2S 9 28 9 INDEX TO CONvSTlTUTlON AND BY-LAWS. 135 I 21 I 22 Page. Art. Sec. Foreign Correspondence — committee on (paragraph 2) 22 4 S duties of committee 22 4 8 duties of committee 19 i 17 Funerals — dress on occasions of 42 16 19 Grand Chaplains — appointment of 11 2 5 duties of 13 6 I Grand Deacons — members of Grand Lodge 10 i i appointment of 11 2 5 duties of 13 6 3 Grand Lecturers — appointment of 11 2 5 duties of 14 7 to exemplify work ._ 14 to exemplif}' work 20 to examine records of Lodges 20 employment of 29 Grand Lodge — officers of, and representation in 10 proxies, and number of votes prescribed to manner of voting in 14 manner of voting in and number of votes 21 proxy cannot appoint proxy 21 Grand officers ineligible as representatives in 10 who eligible to membership or office in 11 who eligible to preside in 11 Grand Lodge — communications of, when and how heldt 14 communications of (annual), when and where held. 21 powers of 14 quorum 21 credentials of representatives 22 committee on credentials, appointment of 22 committee on credentials, acceptance of report of- 22 standing committees in 22-23 when and how closed 23 transportation for members of 19 i 18 revenues of 20 2 i 8 2 4 5 4 4 I 3 I 4 2 6 8 I 4 I 9 1-2 4 2 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 8 4 10 130 INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. Page, Art. Sec. Grand Lodge — leav'e of absence, how obtained 23 4 11 visitors, how admitted 23 4 12 refreshments forbidden 24 4 13 order of business 24 5 i rules regulating business 24-25 5 i-ii motion to close inadmissible 25 5 8 fiscal year of 24 7 Grand Marshal — appointment of 11 2 5 duties of 13 6 2 Grand Master — must be a Past Master 10 i 3 cannot be Master or Warden of a Subordinate Lodge 10 i 3 cannot represent a Lodge in Grand Lodge 10 i 3 election of 11 may be installed by proxy 1 1 Grand Officers and Lecturers appointed by 11 vacancies filled by 11 to wear jewel 12 powers and prerogatives of 12 obligation of, at installation 12 to provide stationery and official seals 17 to appoint Private Secretary 17 expenses to be paid 17 portrait of, to be procured iS address of, when delivered and how disposed of 22 how addressed when presiding 24 to approve proceedings in removal of Lodges 27 may restore charters to Lodges 28 to collect and dispose of forfeited property 28 cannot make masons at sight 33 correspondence with respecting Jurisprudence, how conducted 42 to appoint Grand Representatives ,_. 45 Grand Officers — election of 17 i i may be installed by proxy -. 11 2 4 appointed by Grand Master ir 2 5 to wear appropriate jewels 12 2 6 certificate of election or appointment furnished 17 i 2 expenses to be paid 17 i 9 names and signatures to be transmitted to other Grand Bodies iS i i^ 2 1-2 2 4 2 5 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 I 3 I 4 I 5 I 10 4 9 5 5 7 9 I 9 2 12 7 16 17 21 INDEX TO CONvSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. 137 Page. Art. Sec. Grand Pursuivant — appointment of duties of Grand Secretary — member of Grand Lodge election of general duties of salary and fees of fees of to provide diplomas payment of salary of to procure (with Grand Treasurer), portraits of Grand Masters, etc to transmit names and signatures of Grand Officers to other Grand Lodges to make annual reports postage allowed : to provide blank dispensations and charters to give bond to transmit documents, etc., to conmiittee on For- eign Correspondence to secure transportation for members of Grand Lodge to emplo}' assistant to keep list of suspended or expelled masons to issue quarterly circular publishing same to report suspensions and expulsions to Grand Lodge . to issue quarterly circular announcing restorations^ to publish and distribute proceedings of Grand Lodge Grand Steward — appointment of duties of Grand Sword Bearer — appointment of duties of Grand Tiler — appointment of duties of compensation of ID I 13 5 13 5 iS I 21 3 21 3 iS I iS iS 13 18 14 18 14 18 15 18 16 18 35 13 39 15 44 20 14 iS 19 14 20 3 20 138 INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. 'age. Art. Sec. lO I I 12 4 I 13 4 2 17 I 6 iS I 7 18 I 8 16 I 3 1 3 2 8 Grand Treasurer — member of Grand Lodge election of general duties of to furnish statement of accounts to give bond _. to pay Grand Secretary's salary to pay expenses of Grand Officers 18 to procure (with Grand Secretar}') portraits of Grand Masters, &c 18 compensation of 18 Grand Wardens — members of Grand Lodge 10 must be a Past Master _. 10 cannot be Master or Warden of a Subordinate Lodge 10 cannot represent a Lodge in Grand Lodge 10 obligation at installation 12 election of 12 3 Grievances — how made and disposed of 35 13 8 Indefinite Suspension — grade of punishment 34 13 i vote necessary to inflict 34 13 4 vote necessary to restore after 38 15 i Installation of Grand Officers — may be installed by proxy 11 2 4 obligation of officers at installation 12 2 8 Installation of Officers of Lodges — maj' be installed by proxy 41 i5 13 Installed Officer Cannot Resign 41 16 14 Intoxicating Liquors — introduction, or use of, in Lodges, forbidden 40 Jewels — to be worn by Grand Officers 12 to be worn b_v Lodge officers 42 Jurisdiction of Lodges — not possessed by Lodges, U. D. 26 material jurisdiction of 30 penal jurisdiction of 34 2 6 16 18 6 5 ID 6 1^1 I 22 4 S 24 5 4 42 i6 17 INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND P.Y-LAWS. 139 Page. Art. Sec. Jurisprudence — coimiiittee on (paragraph 5), duties of motions, &c., on to lie over -. correspondence with Grand Master concerning Lawful Information... 42 ]6 23 Leave of Absence from Grand Lodge — how obtained 23 4 11 Library of Grand Lodge — Grand Secretary to provide 17 i 17 Lodges — Establishment of — how established dispensations issued for petitions for Dispensations to obtain dimits, &c skill and proficiency of officers to be certified naming Lodges dispensation to be returned charter and seal to be issued chartered Lodges, how numbered chartered Lodges, how constituted Lodges — Government of — communications — powers — quorum may exact dues may remit dues establish charity fund regular and special communications provided for. " Regular (Legal) Lodges," how convened special communications, business of restricted business (regular) of Lodges transacted in Master's Degree dispensation or charter to be present decorum in Lodges intoxicating drinks forbidden iu Lodges by-laws of Lodges (additions to Uniform Code) election and installation of officers * Master must have been a Warden oQicers may be installed by proxy installed officer cannot resign reading and approval of minutes legal communications from Lodges, how made regalia and dress on public occasions dress at funerals burials (duty of Master) -_. 15 ID 25 6 I 25 6 2 26 6 3 26 6 4 26 6 6 26 6 6 26 6 7 27 6 8 39 16 I 39 16 I 41 16 15 39 16 I 39 16 2 40 16 3 40 16 4 40 16 5 40 16 6 40 16 7 40 16 8 40 16 9 41 16 II 4f 16 12 41 16 13 41 16 14 41 16 16 42 16 17 42 16 18 42 16 19 42 16 20 140 INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. Lodges — Government of^ committee of arbitration iti controversies visitation in Lodges lawful information Lodges — Miscellaneous Laws Respecting — duplicate charter retains membership removal of, proceedings in forfeiture and restoration of charters forfeited property', how secured clandestine Lodges clandestine Lodges Lodges Under Dispensation — powers of powers not possessed by how to obtain charter Making Masons At Sight- forbidden by Grand Lodge Master of Lodge — must have been a Warden duty of on death of Master Mason appeals from, and reversal of, decisions how dealt with duties of in proceedings relating to removal of Lodges proposed Master of a new Lodge to be examined, &c should take cognizance of disobedience of summons may conduct examination in trials has power to convene his Lodge to have charge of dispensation or charter cannot resign signature not necessary to minutes duty on decease of a member, &c Membership in Lodges — petition for, how acted on what constitutes qualifications for dimit to accompany petition membership in two Lodges forbidden Minutes of Lodges — Grand Lecturers to examine reading, and approval of age. Art. Sec. 42 16 21 42 16 22 42 16 23 27 6 9 27 8 2S 9 I 28 9 3 40 16 3 41 16 10 26 6 5 26 6 5 26 6 6 33 41 16 12 42 16 20 43 17 I 43 17 2 3t> 13 II 37 14 4 40 16 3 40 16 6 41 16 14 41 16 16 42 16 20 29 10 3 29 10 4 31 10 9 31 10 9 3"^ 10 ir 20 I 22 41 16 16 INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. 141 Moneys of Grand Lodge — Grand Secretar}' to receive and pay to Grand Treas- urer how paid from Grand Treasury New Trials — how granted Non-Affiliated Masons — excluded from rights and privileges may visit Lodge once (proviso) names not to be published in Proceedings (limit forfeits all masonic rights (proviso) Non-Payment of Dues — Lodge may exclude members for, &c Non-Residents — cannot petition for degrees Offenses Punishable — (Specially Mentioned) — immoral or unmaso^iic conduct Improper influences to secure acquisitions to the Fraternity profanity and drunkenness disoVjeying legal summons (proviso) disobeying legal summons Officers of Lodges — election and installation of Master must have been a Warden maybe installed by proxy installed officers cannot resign Order of Business m Grand Lodge Parliamentary Rules — to be observed Passing Candidates — Proficiency in E. A. degree ballot may be taken on Past Grand Masters — members of Grand Lodge portraits of to be procured Past Master's Degree — not essential to Master in presiding over Lodge degree in Chapter does not confer rights iu Blue Lodge ._ 'age. Art. vSec. 20 2 2 20 2 3 34 13 6 43 iS I 43 iS I 44 18 2 44 18 3 30 10 5-6 31 13 2 31 13 3 33 '3 9 33 '3 II 41 16 II 41 16 12 41 16 13 41 16 14 24 S I 25 5 9 29 10 3 31 10 14 10 I I 18 I 10 33 12 8 33 12 8 lO 6 I 9 I 15 I 15 2 10 I 10 2 10 3 10 9 10 10 10 S 10 12 10 5 10 12 142 INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND BY-I.AWS. Page. Petitions for Charters and Dispensations — required, aud how made 15 for dispensations, how made 25 for restoration of charter 28 for restoration after suspension or expulsion 3S for restoration after suspension or expulsion 39 Petitions for Degrees or Membership — qualifications of candidates 29 qualifications for degrees 29 how disposed of 29 qualifications for membership 31 to be accompanied by dimits 31 how petition may be withdrawn ' 30 rejected petition excluded for one year 31 twelve months residence required before petitioning 30 (See Balloting.) 31 Physical Qualifications of Candidates — qualifications necessary to petition , 29 qualifications for advancement 29 Powers— of Grand Lodge 14 of Grand Master :2 of Lodges 39 16 I Powers — of Lodges (to try masons) '. 34 13 i to restore after suspension or expulsion 38 15 i of Master of Lodge 40 16 3 of Master of Lodge _• 43 17 1-2 Previous Question — not admissible in Grand Lodge 25 5 9 Private Secretary to Grand Master — appointment aud compensation of 17 i 4 Proceedings of Grand Lodge — when published and how distributed 44 to be read in Lodges 45 extra copies, how obtained 45 Processions — regalia and dress in 42 funerals or burials, dress to be observed 42 2 / 20 I 20 2 20 3 16 18 16 : [9 -20 age. Art, Sec. 29 10 2 34 13 3 34 13 3 26 6 3 29 10 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 2 4 INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. 143 Profanity and Drunkenness — cause for rejection masonic crimes punishable offenses Proficiency — of proposed officers for new Lodges required of candidates before advancement Proxy — of representatives in Grand Lodge of representatives in Grand Lodge cannot transfer authority without permission may vote, how must have written credentials officers of Grand Lodge may be installed by officers of Lodges may be installed by 41 16 Qualifications — of proposed officers for new Lodges of candidates for degrees of candidates for advancement for membership proficiency a qualification for advancement Quorum — of Grand Lodge of Subordinate Lodges Raising Candidates — proficiency in F. C. degree necessary before - raising a candidate does not constitute membership ballot maj' be taken on Recommendations — for new Lodges for new Lodges Refreshments — use of forbidden use of forbidden Rejections — names of rejected applicants not to be published-- 27 Removal of Lodges — proceedings in 27 26 6 29 10 29 10 21 4 2 39 16 I 29 10 3 29 10 4 31 10 14 15 10 25 6 I 24 4 13 40 16 8 344 INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. Reports — of Grand Treasurer of Grand Secretar}' of Grand Secretary (special) of Grand Lecturers (special) of committee on credentials of committees of Grand Lodge on Grand Master's Address of committees, how made Representatives to Grand Lodge — who compose who compose proxies proxy cannot appoint proxy number of votes of number of votes and manner of voting of three Lodges constitute quorum in Grand Lodge shall represent only three Lodges each credentials of . leave of absence, how obtained transportation of to and from Grand Lodge Representation in Grand Bodies — Grand blaster authorized to appoint 45 Reprimand — grade of punishment 34 Restoration of Suspended or Expelled Masons- how restorations may take place _- petition for, how made and acted on after definite suspension notice of, how published Returns of Lodges to Grand Lodge — committee on (paragraph 3) how made what thev shall contain Revenues of Grand Lodge — annual dues of Lodges price of diplomas to be paid to Grand Secretary price of dispensation price of charter how moneys to be paid from Grand Treasury Page. Art. Sec. 17 I 6 19 I 14 35 13 7 20 I 22 22 4 8 23 4 8 23 4 9 25 5 II 10 I I II I 4 10 I 2 21 4 4 6 I 2 21 4 5 21 4 2 21 4 3 22 4 6 23 4 II iq I 18 38 15 I 39 15 2 39 15 3 39 15 4 22 4 8 27 7 27 7 21 3 I 21 2 2 25 6 I 26 6 6 20 2 3 INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. 145 Rules Regulating Business of Grand Lodge — order of business 24 sections indicating duties of members and com- mittees 24-25 Rules for Government of Lodges in Trials — charges, how made 37 accused to be served with copy 37 special communications for trials 37 counsel 37 evidence, how taken 37 examination, how conducted 37 argument of defense 38 conviction and punishment, how determined 38 proceedings regulating appeals 38 Schools under Management of Lodges — committee on (paragraph 6) 23 Secretary of Subordinate Lodge — to attest credentials of Representatives 22 to attach Lodge seal to documents 26 to certif}" annual returns 27 to furnish accused mason with certified copy of charges, etc . 34 to furnish accused with copy of proceedings if required 38 to transmit notice of suspension, etc., to Grand Secretary 35 to attest summons 36 to transmit notice of restoration to Grand Secretary 39 to attest the Minutes of the Lodge 41 to certify proceedings against Master of Lodge 43 receipt of for dues to be given before dimit is granted 44 to furnish certificate to widow or orphans of de- ceased masons 44 Summons — disobeying legal summons, punishable 36 disobeying legal summons, punishable 36 legal summons 36 Suspension — grade of punishment 34 vote necessary for 34 notice of to be sent to Grand Secretary 34 fee to accornpan}' notice 34 10 Art. Sec. 5 I 5 2-1 1 14 I 14 I 14 2 14 3 14 3 14 4 14 5 14 6 14 7 14 19 13 7 13 10 15 4 16 16 17 2 18 .1 13 9 13 II 13 10 13 I 13 4 13 7 13 7 146 INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. Suspension — Grand Secretary to publish in quarterly circular -- 34 Grand Secretary to report cases of to Grand Lodge 34 restoration after 38 restoration after definite suspension 39 Trials and Punishments — masons may be arraigned on charges 34 grades of punishment 34 improper influences to secure acquisitions to the Fraternity 34 profanity and drunkenness 34 accused to be notified 34 trial ex parte 34 transcript of trial to be sent to Grand Lodge 35 new trials 35 minor offenses, how punishable 36 disobeying summons 36 disclosing Lodge transactions . 36 exclusion for non-payment of dues 36 effect of expulsion by Chapter, Council, etc 35 Seej" Rules for the Government of Lodges in Trial." Unfinished Business — committee on (paragraph 7) 23 Uniformity of Work- to be observed 32 Visitation to Subordinate Lodges- regulation concerning 42 at trials restricted 37 non-affiliated masons may visit Lodge once 43 Visitors to Grand Lodge- how admitted 23 4 Wardens of Lodges- members of Grand Lodge 10 I skill and proficiency of Wardens of new Lodges certified . 26 6 duties in reference to removal of Lodges 28 8 duties of respecting obedience of members to sum- mons 36 13 Widows and Orphans — certificate to be furnished, by whom and when 44 19 Art. Sec, 13 7 13 1 15 I 15 3 13 I 13 I 13 4 13 4 13 5 13 6 13 9 13 9- -II 13 9 13 12 13 5 16 22 14 2 18 I INDEX TO CONvSTlTUTION AND BY-LAWS. I47 Page. Work— Graud Lecturers to instruct Lodges in 14 Grand Lecturers to exemplify 14 Grand Lecturers to exemplify 20 uniformity to be observed 32 title of 33 use of cypher forbidden-^ 33 Year, Fiscal of Grand Lodge..- 27 .A.rt. Sec. 7 7 I 21 12 2 12 3 12 6 I N ID e: X TO OLD CHARGES AND REGULATIONS. Page. Art. Amendments to Regulations 63 39 Behaviour — in the Lodge (Sec. I) 50 6 after Lodge is closed (Sec. 2) 50 6 towards brethren (vSec. 3) 50 6 towards strangers (Sec. 4) 51 6 at home, &c., (Sec. 5) 51 6 towards a strange brother (Sec. 6) 51 6 By-Laws and Records — how kept 53 3 Charity Fund 54 7 Civil Magistrates, Supreme and Subordinate 47 2 Clandestine Lodges - . . _ 54 S Deputy Grand Master — authority of -. 53 i duties of 57 16 appointment of />;'(9 /^w 58 18 ineligible as Master or Warden of a Lodge 58 17 visitations by 58 20 appointment by Grand Master 62 35 Feasts — days of 59 22 appointment of . 59 22 preparation for 59 23 funds for 60 24 tilers at 60 25 door-keepers at 60 26 guests and service at table 60 27 appeals received at 61 28 decorum at 61 28 nomination of Grand Master at 61 29 consultation at 61 30 formation of Grand Lodge at 61 31 addresses at 63 37 addresses at 63 38 150 INDEX TO OLD CHARGES AND REGULATIONS. Page. Art. God and Religion 53 i Grand Lodge — how formed and regulated 55 12 general business of 56 13 who to preside in 57 14 stations in, how supplied 57 15 formed at feasts 61 31 Grand Master — authority of 53 i arraignment and trial of 58 ig visitations by 58 20 death of, successor to 58 21 nomination of 61 29 election and salutation of 62 32 election of 62 33 election of 62 34 to appoint of&cers 62 35 installed by prox}^ __ 63 36 address by 63 38 "Holy Days" (paragraph i) 49 5 Initiations — qualification for . 48 3 limit to , 54 4 age at 54 4 Installation — Grand Master installed by proxy 63 36 Lodges — definition of Lodge 48 3 who to be admitted in 48 3 establishment of 54 8 affiliation with 54 8 clandestine 54 8 right to instruct officers and representatives 55 lo Management of the Craft in Working — regulations concerning 49 5 Masters — qualifications for, and proficiency of 48 4 powersof 53 2 INDEX TO OLD CHARGES AND REGULATIONS. 151 Page. Art. Membership — qualifications for 48 3 monthly notice before admission, &c 54 5 New Lodges — establishment of 54 S Non-Affiliation 48 3 Non-Affiliation 54 8 Obedience — to civil magistrates 47 2 to charges, &c 51 to laws, constitution, &c 54 7 Objection — right of 54 6 Officers of Grand Lodge — ineligible as Masters and Wardens of Lodges 58 17 Old Charges 47-52 obedience to 51 brotherly love, forbearance, protection, (S:c., enjoined 51 Physical Qualifications of Candidates 48 4 Qualifications — of candidates, or membership 48 3-4 Regulations — amendment of 63 39 Representatives to Grand Lodge 55 10 Supplanting a Brother (paragraph 5) 49 ^ Unanimous Consent — necessary to admission :;4 5 Unmasonic Conduct — punishment of ^^ a Uniformity in Work and Usage 55 n. Wardens — qualifications for and proficiency of 48 4 ineligible as Master or Warden of Lodge 58 17 visitations by __ ^g 20 Work- diligence in 4g r uniformity ^^ u I N D E FORMS, CEREMONIES, &c. Uniform Code of Bv-L,aws- Ceremonies. Constitution and Dedication of New Lodges, with Installation of Lodge Officers Dedication of Masonic Halls Laying Foundation-Stones of Public Structures Funeral Services Installation of Grand Officers Forms. No. I. — Petition for Dispensation for New Lodge 2. — Petition for a Charter 3. — Petition for Degrees 4. — Petition for Membership 5. — Application for a Dimit 6. — Form of Diniit 7. — Petition for Restoration 8. — Certificate for Widow or Orphans of Deceased Mason- 9. — Notice of Suspension or Expulsion 10. — Notice of Restoration II. — Notice of Restoration — Non-Affiliated Mason 12. — Abstract of Proceedings of vSubordinate Lodges in trials Prayer at Opening or Closing a Lodge Charge at Closing a Lodge Prayer at Opening the Grand Lodge Act of Incorporation of the Grand Lodge Page. 71- 79 80- 91 92- 96 96-101 102-107 109-117 II 9-1 20 120 121 121 121 122 122 122-123 123 123 124 124-126 127 128 128 129