41 Grand Lodge of Alabama

II MASONIC MANUAL 41 GRAND LODGE OF ALABAMA

A. F. AND A. NI.

Compiled Under Authox ity of the Grand Lodge

‘iv GEORGE A BEAUCHAN’IP

AND

DAN A. GREENE.)

- Birmingham, Ala Preis of Dispatch Printing Company 1911 PI(EFACE TO FOURTH EDITION. ‘P Nothing, we believe, has been so sonducive to the spread I Masonic knowledge and seal aa the publication of this Minnual, and we hope that the time is not far distant when a V iupg will be in the hands of every Mason in Alabama. The Ceremonial Work was compiled and revised bg Brother irother George A. Beauchamp, and approved by the Chairmasi

of the Committee on Work, while the Edicts were compiled and iii ranged by Brother Dan a Greene The Edicts in this edition have been arranged and num- bered with relerenre to the previous edition only, and brethren Is referring to Edict Numbers, should state the edition GEO. A BEAUCHAMP, DAN. A. GREENE October, 1911 K

p, 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS.

PART I.

CEREMONIAL WORK Page Ilirly I story of Freemasonry in Alahama - 7 Arts of Incorporation 23 fipeising and Closing Lodge 30 l)cgrec 01 Entered Apprentice 34 l)=grec01 Fellow Craft l)cgreeol Master Mason 65 Masonic Funeral Service 86 Ritual for Lodge ol Sorrow 104 Ceremony for Laying Corner-stone 124 Dedication of Masonic Halls 140 Instituting Lodge Under D~spen~ation 151 Constituting a New Lodge 159 Installation of Lodge Officers 169 Installation of Grand Lodge Officers 189 Reception of Visitors 200 Ancient Landmarks 20.3

PART II. CONSTITUTION AND DIGEST,

Constitution 211 Rules and Regulations 232 Edirts and Decisions 236 Trials and Appeals 350 Irorm for Keeping Minutes 358 Rules for Business of Lodges 362 Dirretions5orm of By-lawsto Secretaries 367365 l General Porms 372 List of Grand Lodge Officers 381

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EARLY HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY IN ALABAMA.

l3tforc the institution of the Grand Lodge of Alabama a number of Lodges were organized in the State under the authority of other Grand jurisdictions, as follows Miidison Lodge, No 21, at Huntsville Dispensation issued by the Grand Master of Kentucky August 29, 1811, with Mar- inaduke Williams as Worshipful Master, John C Hamilton, Sensor Warden, and William Harrison, Junior Warden. Charter granted August 28, 1812, and Lewis-Watson, installed Worship- ful Master, Thomas Fesin, Senior Warden, and John I Win- ston, Junior Warden Delegates were sent to organize the Grand Lodge June 11, 1821. Friendship Lodge, No. 6. at Mobile Chartered by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana September 4, 1813. with James Lyon as Worshipful Master, S H. Garrow, Sensor Warden, and Chailes Stewart. Junior Warden Declared forfeited July 1, 1820 Friendship Lodge, No 65, at St, Stephens We have been unable to obtain much information of this Lodge. It was chartered by the Grand Lodge of North Carolina We have the proceedings of a communication heid July 15, 1815, one held Febinary, and another held March, 1816 The charter was forfeited in 1816 Alabama Lodge, No 21, at Huntsville Dispensation issued by the Grand Master of Tennessee April 6, 1818, to William Atwood and others Charter granted October 14, 1818 Delegates were sent to organize the Grand Lodge June 11, 1821 Washington Lodge, No. 23, at Hazel Green Dispensation issued by the Grand Master of Tennessee July 6, 1818, to Daniel S Leonard as Worshipful Master, Samuel Noble, Senior Warden, and Sutton F Allen Junior Warden. Charter was granted October 6, 1818. This Lodge declined uniting with the Grand Lodge of Alabama, and continued under the jurisdiction of Tennessee until 1829. when it surrendered its charter.

I ~ r IIAItLY MISTORY oh itIIIIMASONRY. 8 MASONIC MANUAL. 9 Eureka Lodge, No 16, at Blakeley Chartered by the Grand Fin mr and others Delegates were sent to urgnnizt the Grand Lodge of Louisiana March 27, 1819, with William Coolidge as Lodge June 11, 1821 Worshipful Master, Sylvester Bell, Senor Warden, and E G St Stephens Lodge, No —, at St Sttphenn. Dispensation issued by the Grand Master of North Carolina A Sheffield, Junior Warden. We find nothing further than that 1jiil 12. 1821, it was organized June 5, 1819, and forfeited previous to Jose, 1 with Silas Dinamore as Worshipful Master, hind l’lcliens, 1821. I Senior Warden, and Samuel St John, Junior Warden Dele- Alabama Lodge, No 51, at Clasborne Chartered by the gates were sent to organize the Grand Lodge June 11, 1821. Grand Lodge of South Carolina June 25, 1819, with John Marion Lodge, No —, Suggeville. Dispensation issued by Murphy as Worshipful Master Delegates were sent to the Grand Master of Georgia May 28, 1821. This Lodge united organize the Grand Lodge June 11. 1821. • with the Grand Lodge of Alabania and received charter De- Rising Virtue Lodge, No 30. at Tuscaloosa Dispensation cember 18, 1821, as No 12 issued by the Grand Master of Tennessee Augsist 2, 1819, and charter granted October 5, 1819 Delegates were sent to HISTORICAL SYNOPSIS OF THE GRAND LODGE A. F. organize the Grand Lodge June 11, 1821. Glover and others Chartei was granted October 4, 1820, & A. M. OF ALABAMA, Up TO 1836. and George A Glover installed Worshipful Master Delegates were sent to niganize the Grand Lodge June 11, 1921. The convention which formed the Constitution of the Gi and Lodge of the State of Alabama met at Cahaba on the 11th of Halo Lodge, No. 21, at Cahaba Dispensation issued by the June. 1821. in the Hall of Halo Lodge. No 21 There were Grand Master, of Georgia February 21, 1820, to John Taylor, present the representatives of the following Lodges, viz.. Wosshipful Master, Thomas Wood, Senior Warden, and John Halo Lodge, No 21, was represented by T. A. Rogers, T. 0. Brown, Junior Warden Charter granted January 24, 1821. MeuxasdW B Allen Delegates were sent to organize the Giand Lodge June 11, Madison Lodge, No. 21, was represented by David Moore 1821. Gabriel Moore and F. Weedon Moulton Lodge, No 34, at Moulton. Dispensation issued St Stephens Lodge, No —, was represented by B. S. Smoot by the Grand Master of Tennessee May 2, 1820, to George A and Israel Pirkens. Franklin Lodge, No 36, at Russellville. Dispensation Rising Victim Lodge, No 30, was represented by C Perkins issued by the Grand Master of Tennessee Octoder 3, 1820, to T Owens and D MeFarlane Richard Ellis and others John S Fulton signed the Consti- Alabama Lodge, No 51, was represented by John Murphy, tution as representative of this Lodge under the name of G W Owen and J H Draughan Russellrille Lodge, No 36. and the Lodge chartered as No. 7, Farrai Lodge, No 41, was represented by T W. Farrar and although his name is not recorded in the pioceedings as being J Brown present Alabama Lodge, No. 21, was represented by C C Clay and Tuscumbia Lodge, No 40, at Courtland Dispensation John M Leak was issued by the Grand Master of Tennessee March 3, 1821, Moulton Lodge, No. 21, was represented by Anderson and chaster granted December 18, 1821 Surrendered charter Ilutchinson and Lewis B Tulley. in 1824 and united with the Grand Lodge of Alabama. P ussellville Lodge, No. 36 John S. Patton signed the Con- Farras Lodge, No 41, at Elyton Dispensation issued by stitution as representative of the Lodge, and the Lodge was the Grand Master of Tennessee March 6, 1821, to Thomas W chartered as No. 7 befoie the close of this session r T EARLY HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY. 10 MASONIC MANUAL U. And a Constitution for the government of the Grand Lodge At a subsequent day John H. Thcnngton, of Halo Lodge, No was adopted. 21, was allowed to represent Alabama Lodge No. 21, and On the [5th the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form, and David McCord. of Halo Lodge, No 21, to represent Alabama the Lodges having, by their representatives surrendered the Lodge, No 51, in the absence of their representatives cht~sters and dispensations under which they bad been working ‘ft W Fat-tar was called to the chair, and J H Draugban was they received new charters as follows appointed Secretary of the convention. Brothers Rarrar, Meux and Perkins were appointed a com- No. 1, Madison, at Huntsville. mittee to e3amine credentials, who reported the above men- No. 2, Alabama Lodge, at Huntsville. tioned Lodges as properly represented No. 8, Alabama Lodge, at Clatborne. A resolution having been adopted to establish a Grand Lodge No 4, Rising Virtue Lodge, at Tuscaloosa. for the State of Alabama, Brothers Farmr, MeFarlane and No. 5, Halo Lodge, at Cahaba Rogers were apnornted a comrnfttee to draft a Constitution No. 6, Moulton Lodge, at Moulton. The convention then proceeded to the election of Grand No 7, Russellvilte Lodge, at Russeilvilie Officers, and elected a Grand Master, a Deputy Grand Master. No. 8, Farrar Lodge at Elyton. Grand Wardens, Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, and the No. 9, St. Stephens Lodge, at St. Stephens Grand Master was allowed to appoint the other Grand Officers. The first Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Alabama were It was agreed that this should not be considered an Annual composed of the following: Communication. T W, Farrar Grand Master The Convention then adjourned Horatio G Perry First Deputy Grand Master The first Annual Communication was held in Cahaba, on the Frederick Weedon. Second Deputy Grand Master 11th of December, 1321 The M. W. Grand Master was not John Elliott ‘Thud Deputy Grand Master present, and the first Deputy Grand Master presided. John Murphy Senior Grand Warden Edward R. Byrd acted as Grand Secretary Pro tern., and Thomas Owen Junior Grand Warden the first thing the Grand Lodge did was to pay the last tribute Thomas A Rogers Grand Secretary of respect to the remains of Brother Thomas A, Rogers, the David McCord Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary, who bad Just died. Rev J. B. Warren Grand Chaplain Montgomery Lodge, No. 11, having been working under David Moore Orator dispensation granted in August to Charles Shaw. George Wil- Dugald McFariane Lecturer kinson and John Falconer, was, at this Grand Communication, William B. Allen Senior Grand Deacon granted a chaxter. Constantine Perkins Junior Grand Deacon A dispensation was granted to Sparta Lodge at Conecuh Bartholomew Labuzan Master of Ceremonies Court House. Seth W Ligon Grand Pursuivant A charter was granted to Marion Lodge, No. 12, atSuggsviile John W Thonngton Grand Marshal A charter was also granted to Mobile Lodge, No 10, which Luther Blake Grand Sword Bearer bad been wor1~mg under dispensatLon. John Ccx First Grand Steward Florence Lodge is reported in the proceedings of this year as George Kreps Second Grand Steward working under dispensation. Robert B. Watson Tiler F N

12 MASONIC MANUAL. EARLY HISTORY OF F1tERMASONI4’r’, 1.9 Edward H. Byrd was elected Grand Secretary, and the other The fourth Annual Commuiiicatson of the Grand Lodge wee Grand officers seem to have been continoed as hefore, as no held ‘SI Cahaha on the 18th of Decemhei, 1824, the H. W. election for them was held Grand Master, William B Patton, presiding. Seventeen It was declared unmasonic to pot any one in nomination for Lodges were represented. office Charters were granted to Olive Branch Lodge. No 19, at The new names mentioned at this Communication are David Buckaville, Tuscaloosa County, to Franklin Lodge, No. 20 at Crocheron, John Martin, William B Patton, John B Norris, Havnnn, Greene County. to Hutchinson Lodge. No 7, super- William H. Peters, Peter Martin and George 1/1 Hives riding aird taking the place of Hussellville Lodge, No. 7, to The second Annual Grand Communication was held at ~l~nscuinhia Lodge, No 21, superseding and taking the place ot Cahaha, on the 9th of Decemher, 1822. flpiing Lodge, No 15, and to Hiram Lodge, No —, at Green- The Grand Master, Thomas W. Farrar, piesided mile, Butler County In the proceedings this year the name of the Lodge at Con- On petition of the two Lodges at Huntsville, to-wit’ Madison ecuh Court House is returned as Euphemien, No 13 Florence Lodge, No. 1, and Bethesda Lodge, No 2, they were allowed to Lodge, No 14, also appears. Also Spring Lodge, No. 15, at unite and consolidate into one Lodge, hy the name of Helion Big Spring, in Franklin Coonty, Athens Lodge, No 16, and Lodge, No 1, Washington Lodge, No —, at Greenshoro, in Greene County Thomas W Farrar was elected Grand Master and Danicl M. The name of Alabama, No 2, at Huntsville, was changed to Riggs, Grand Secretary Bethesda, No 2 During this Communication a resolution was adopted au- Thomas W Farrar was cc elected Grand Master, and George thor icing the Grand Master to convene the Grand Lodge at M. Hives was elected Grand Secretary such place as he might deem advisahle to give our Illustriona Euphemien Lodge, No 13, Athens Lodge, No 111, Florence I Brother LaFayette a suitahle reception, in ease he should visit Lodge, No. 14, and Spring Lodge, No 13. wei e granted charters. the State The third Annual Communication was held at Cahaha on the dth of December, 1823, the First Deputy Grand Master. Hora- Arthur P Baghy was appointed Grand Orator and Silax tin G Perry, presiding Dinamore, Grand Sword Bearer Dispensations bad heeii granted Limestone Lodge, No. 18, The fifth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge was Hiram Lodge, No. —, at Fort Dale, in Butler County, Terana held at Cahaha os the 16th of December, 1828, the R W Lodge. No —, at Triana, in Madison County, and charters were Deputy Grand Master, A Hutchinano, presiding now granted to Limestone and Washington Lodges A charter was granted to a nnmher of brethern to constitute a During this Communication Brothers N. E Benson, F S Lodge at Rue, hy the name of Erie Lodge, No 24, in Greene Lyon and Daniel M Riggs made their first appearance in the Coonty Grand Lodge, the Rest of whom acted as Grand Secretary pro Charters were gianted to Triana Lodge, No —, anti to Jack- 1cm. lie suhaequently became Grand Master son Lodge, No —, at Tallahassee, Florida? William B Patton was elected Grand Master and William B The next Communication of the Grand Lodge was ordered to Allen Grand Secretary Brother Benson was appointed Grand he held in Tuscaloosa Senior Deacon and Brother James Dellett, Grand Orator. Nienrod E Benson was elected Grand Master and Daniel M The charter of Hussellvalle Lodge, No 7, was declared for- Riggs was re-elected Grand Secretary feited. Peter Marl in, Henry Goldthwaite and Samuel Peere were ap-

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pointed a Committee on Foreign Correspondence, hut they EARLY HISIORY OF FREEMASONRy. I4 made no report Deceenher, 1827, the H Grand Junior Warden, William II. -At this Communication it appeared that two Lodges in North Stone7presrding Fourteen Lodges were represented Alahama were working under charters from the Grand Lodge Charters were granted to Dale Lodge, No 28, and to Seliria of Tennessee, whereupon a committee was appointed to investi- Fraternal Lodge, No — gate the matter and report During this year the Masonic Hall in Mobile was destroyed Arthur P. Baghy was again appointed Grand Orator by fire The sixth Annual Comanun,cation of the Grand Lodge was A new Constitution was adopted held at Tuscaloosa on the 14th of Decemher, 1828, the M W The name of LaFayette Lodge, at LaGrange, in Franklin Grand Master, N. E Benson, presiding County, was changed to Davis Lodge A dispensation was granted to Hieing Sun Lodge, in Decatur, was made the duty of the Grand Lecturer to visit each Morgan County. Lodge an the State, and his pay was fixed at eight hundred dol- At this Coinneanit atron a committee, consisting of Brothers lars per annum, payable semi-annually, and any Subordinate MeFarlane, Penn, Wallace, Pfister and Woniridge were appoint- Lodge could command his services at any time hy paying him ed ‘to exemplify the mode of work which they helieved to be the five dollars per day most correct,’ and open a suhacqoent evening Brother Penn Nimeod E Benson was re-elected Grand Master and John G. gave a most splendid and interesting exemplification of the Aikin re-elected Grand Secretary mode of work agreed upon hy said committee in the first three During this Communication the following Lodges were degrees of Masonry, which was received with great and de- suspended Manon, No. 12, Euphemien, No 13, Hiram and served applause Jackson Lodge, at Tallahassee, Florida The eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of This was the first appearance in the Grand Lodge of Brother -t Alabama was held at Tuscaloosa December 1 to 6, 1828, James Penn and Brother Phater, the former hailing from Triana Lodge Penn, Grand Lecturer, presiding, John G Aikin, Grand Secre- and the latter from Mobile tary Sixteen Lodges were represented, five more were reported The Grand Lodge was visited hy Brother Thomas Goudy, the nest day H E B Baylor, Deputy Grand Master, pre- from a Lodge in Ireland sided Nimeod E. Benson was re-elected Grand Master and John G. Charters were granted to Marengo Lodge, No 27 Davia Arkin was elected Grand Secretary Arthur P Baghy was Lodge, No 28, and Hising Sun Lodge, No 22 again appointed Grand Orator and James Penn, Grand Lec- Thomas B Creagh was elected Grand Master, and John G. turer Aikin was re-elected Grand Secretary A charter was granted to LaFayette Lodge. No 28, at Greens- Dispensation was issued to Concord Lodge, No —, at Pensa- born cola, Fla , and the dispensation to Autauga Lodge was renewed The dispensation to LaFayette Lodge, at Daletown, was The ninth Annual Commanicatron of the Grand Lodge was continued, and the name was changed to Dale Lodge, No 25 held at Tuscaloosa on the 7th day of Decemher, 1829, theM W. The charter of Washington Lodge, No 17, at Greensboro, Grand Master, Thomas B Creagh, presiding, and John G. in Greene County, was sarrendered Arkin, Grand Secretary The seventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of The charters of the following Lodges were declared forfeited Alahama was held in Toscaloosa on Thursday, the 14th day of at this Communication, Vie Moulton, No 6, Hutehinson, No 7, Mohile No 19, Eaphemien, No 13, Florence, No 14, Tos

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cumbra, No 21, Jackson, No 23, Selma Fraternal, No 30, Franklin, No. 20 Havana, Greene County charter aucrorstier- Concord, No ---, and Hiram, No ed. Thomas B. Creagh was re-elected Grand Master and John G, Tuscumbia, No. 21, Tuscumbia, charter forfeited Aikin re-elected Grand Secretary Triana, No 22, Tnana Jackson, No 23, Tallahassee, Florida Olive Branch Lodge, No 19, and Franklin Lodge, No 20’ Erie, No. 24, Erie, Greene County surrendered their charters Dale, No 25, Fort Dale. Wilcox County Autauga-Lodge, No 31, at Washington, Autauga County, LaFayette, No 2(1, Greensboro Teceived a charter feinreago, No 27, near Whitehall, Marengo Coonty William I Mason made a report from the Committee on Ilaci’, Ni 28 LaGrange, Franklin County Foreign Correspondence, renewing the proceedings of the Rising Sun, No 29, Decatur Grand Lodges of Maine, New Hampshire, New York. Penn- helms Fraternal, No. 30, Sebna, charter forfeited aylvanra, Delaware. Virginia Georgia and Mississippi, and he Autauga, No. 31. Washington, Autauga County remarks that they are “infisenced by the anti-Masonic clamor Hiram, U D , Greenville. diepensation expired -and malignant opposition hy which some of them are sur- Concord, U. D , Pensacola, Florida, dispensation expired rounded” The tenth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of The following is a list of the Lodges at this time under the Alabama was held in Tuscaloosa on December 6 to 16, 1830, jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge H. W William Leigh, Grand Junior Warden, presiding, John G Heiron, No 1, at Huntsville Arkm, Grand Secretary. Bethesda, No 2, Huntsville, consolidated with No 1 Alahama, No 3, Clarborne. The representatives of nine Lodges were present at the opening, thoagh five others sonseqoently appeared Hisrag Virtue, No 4, Tuscaloosa Halo, No 5, Cahaha Thomas B. Creagh was re-elected Grand Master and John G. Moulton, No. 6, Moulton, charter forfeited Arkin re-elected Grand Secretary, but resigned, and John H Hutchinson, No. 7, Husseilville, charter forfeited. Vincent was elected Farrar, No. 8, Elyton The eleventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of St Stephens, No 9, St Stephens Alabama was held at Tuscaloosa on the 5th of December, 1831, Mohile, No 10, Mohile. charter forfeited the M W Grand Master, Thomas B Creagh, presiding, and Montgomery, No 11, Montgomery John H Vincent, Grand Secretary Marion, No 12 Suggsvdle. The representatives of only eight Subordinate Lodges were Euphemien, No 15, Sparta, charter forfeited present at the opening, though the representatives offive others Florence, No, 14, Florence, charter forfeited subsequently appeared Possibly the anti-Masonic excitement Sprsng. No. 15, Big Spring, Franklin County, superseded by was beginning to have its effect. Tsracumhra, No 21 A resolution was adopted that the next Annual Commu- Athens, No 16, Athens nicatron of the Grand Lodge be held on the first Monday in Washington, No 17, Greenshoro, charter surrendered January, 1833, and on the first Monday re January annually Limestone, No 18, Mooreaville, Limestone County. thereafter consequently the Grand Lodge did not meet so 1832 Olive Branch, No 19, Buckaville, Tuscaloosa County, charter The dispensation of Courtland Lodge was continued -surrendered. The Committee noF oreigo Correspondence, John G Arkin, -K-- -~ -T

EARLI HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY. I p 18 MASONIC MANUAL Wrilarm Leigh Grand Meeter Chairman, made a short report, and the difficulties and dis- John G Arkin Deputy Grand Muter couragements with which many of the Grand Lodges were mc Isaac Lane Grand Senior Warden rounded are again alluded to. but the fact as stated that they Hichard B Waithall Grand Junior Warden still continue to prosecute their work with unabated teal, and John Craig Grand Chaplaur with the cheering hope that brighter days and a more propitious James Penn Grand Lecturer destiny would yet smile upon their industry and fidelity and ) Benjamin B Fontaine Grand Treasurer patience John H Vinecot Grand Secretary Willaim I Mason was elected Grand Master and John H J B Tartt Grand Senior Deacon Vincent, Grand Secretary C Ellis Grand Junior Deacon At this Communication the Grand Secretary refused to receive Georgia money in payment of dues until ordered to do so APPOINTED by the Grand Lodge o W. Esselman and M. P Holman Grand Marshals Selma Fraternal Lodge. No 30. was reinstated. John K- Pierce Grand Steward Limestone Lodge, No 18. sorrendered its charter Jacob Wreer Grand Tiler Hesolutions were passed complimentary to Past Grand Master Thomas B Creagh A charter was granted to Lowndes Lodge, No. 33. The twelfth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Brother James B Tartt made a very short report on Foreign Alabama was held at Tuscaloosa on the 7th day of January. Correspondence The proceedings of only two Grand Lodges 1833 Dorrog the first tsso days only six Lodger were repre- had been received—Kentucky and Missouri sented, which. not being a quorum, nothing was done On the It was ordered that the Deputy Master. Grand Treasurer and third day one more Lodge was represented and the Grand Lodge Grand Secretary address a circular to the Subordinate Lodges was opened, but the Grand Master was not presept nor any on the condition of the Grand Lodge Deputy Grand Master, and Brother John G Arkin was called The thirteenth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge to the East of Alabama was held at Tuscaloosa on the 6th day of January, The following were the Lodges that were represented 1834. There were only sic Lodges represented, and in consequence the Grand Lodge could not be opened, there not being a No 1, Helion, by Charles S Pattason quorum On the 8th two more Lodges were represented, and No 4, Rising Virtue, by P C. Ellis subseqoently another, so that at this Annual Communication No 22, Triana, by John G Arkin and William Wing there were nine Lodges present, by their representatives, as No 28. Davis, by I B Tartt follossa No 29, Hising Sun, by Isaac Lane No 31, Autauga, by Cs P Holman No. 4, Hising Virtue, by Charles S Pattison. No 32 Lowodes, by G W Essellman No 8, Farrar. by Jonathan Steel. No 18, Athens, by Paul Hildreth There were also present B B Fontaine, Jacob Wiser, J H No 22, Triana, by Willaim Wing Vincent and John K Pierce No 26, LaFayette, by John Fife The Grand Lodge proceeded to the election of officers, with No 27. Marengo, by Columbus Lee. the following result, but none of them appear to have been pres- No 28 Davis, by James B Tartt cot except those above mentiqoed 20 MASONIC MANUAL EARLY HISTORY 1W IcItlilIMAStiN NV. 2

No 29, Hisrug Sun. by John Craig The dispensation of Courtland Lodge expired at lIrIg (li~sil No 33, Lowndes, by John W Caruthers. Communication, and no charter was asked for None ofthe officers being present except the Grand Secretary, The following charters were forfeited at this Common icirtloit St Stephens, No 9, and Marion, No 12 Paul Hildeeth took the East The Communications of the Grand Lodge were changed These were dark days for Masonry in the United States. At this time the light of the Grand Lodge of Alabama went out, not back again to December Charters were granted to Ferry Lodge, No. 34, and to St to be returned for two years Johns Lodge, No 85, the former at Marion and tire latter at On tlrc 6th day of December, 1836. certain brethren, the repre- Carrollton sentatives of their respective Lodges, met in the city of Tus- The following Grand Officers were elected. raloosa, as follows No 4, Hisiog Virtue, D S Ball. William Leigh Grand Master No. 26, LaFayette, H B Wailer Paul Hildreth Deputy Grand Master No 28, Davis, John Hicks, J 0 Peters. H S Davis James B Tartt.. Grand Senior Warden No 29. Hisrog Sun, J S Sykes Jacob Wizer Grand Junior Warden No 33, Lowudes, J L F. Coterell Hey Bugh MePhail Grand Chaplain No 34, Ferry. Wade I-I Watson John Craig Grand Lecturer Benjamin B. Fontaine Grand Treasurer There were also prescoc Wilfians Leigh, Grand Master, John T. Vincent Grand Secretary William Jennings, Charles Beale and John Vincent, Grand Jonathan Steel Grand Senior Deacon Secretary Henry Sossamon Grand Junior Deacon These brcthein. after waiting for three days, and finding chat no ether representatives were likely to arrive, and there APPOINTED not being a quorum of the Subordinate Lodges present, declared themselves of opinion that owing to the lapsed state of Masonry Columbus Lee and Frederick C Ellis Grand Marshals John K Pierce and Charles S Fattison Grand Stewards the Grand Lodge had become extinct They thcrefore resolved Wrilarm A. McDaniel Grand Tiler tbemselves into a convention for the purpose of forming a new Constitution and creating a new Grand Lodge For this It is stated that these officers were installed, but it is nowhere purpose William Leigh was called to the chair, and John H stated in terms that the Grand Master, Grand Chaplain or Vincent appointed Secretary, and Brothers Hicks. Ball, Skyes, Grand Treasurer were present, and at tie sitting of the Grand Wailer, Peters and Watson were appointed a committee to draft Lodge did they occupy their stations o new Constitution. James B Tart t made a short report on Foreign Correspond- The committee having reported a Censtitution, it was adopt- ence, acknowledging the receipt of the proceedings of the Grand ed, and a resolution was also adopted declaring that all Lodges Lodges of New Hampshire, New Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia, working under a dispensation were legal, and that a Lodges Georgia. Florida, Lousrana, Itlississippi. Keirtucley, Indiana ivorking under charters that had been forfeited might, upon and Ohio proper application, be reinstated They then proceeded to A resolution was adopted recommending that all Subordinate elect Grand Officers, and having done so, the Grand Ledge was Lodges pass resolutions requiring one or mere of their officers to opened in Ample Form Under this Constitution John C attend tire Communications of the Grand Ledge licks was the first M. W Grand Master

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Charters were granted to Washington and Courtland Lodges which had been working under dispensation, From that time the coarse of ~he Grand Lodge of Alabama ACTS OF INCORPORATION. has been upward and onward It has continued to flourish, and it should he the ardent wish of every true and zealous AN ACT Mason that it may continue to flourish as long as tsme shall last To incorporate the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Alabama, and the Sahordinate Lodges under its jurisdiction

Section 1 Ide it enacted by the Senate aisd Rouse of Repie- sentatives of the State of Alabania, en General As~ensbty convened. That R. H Rrvin, S F Hale, H S Shelton and J A Whitaker, and their saccessors in office, be, and they are hereby, incurpo- iaced by the name of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Alabama,andby that nanse shall have capacity to sue and he sued, plead and be impleaded, in any and all of the courts of this State, to contract and to be contracted with, to have a common seal and to alter the same at pleasnie, and the ssid Grand Lodge. through .ts four principal officers, shall have perpetual succession, and may grant dispensations and charters to Subordinate Lodges, to be subject to and under its Masonic Jurisdiction, and malce, ordain and establish its Constitution, Sty Laws, Rules and Regulations, sot inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of this State, or of the United States, and may require, hold and enjoy so much real estate as may be necessary f or the erection of proper buildings and offices,not to exceed ten acres, for carrying on and con- duccing its business, and in the erection of its lodge rooms may erect store moms oi offices in the lower stories thereof, and rent out the same and collect the rent, and hold or loan the same out as the Grand Lodge may desire, subject to the regulations hereinafter prescribed Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That oaid Grand Lodge shall have power to collect its ievenue. and to apply the same according to the ancient custom of the order, oc may loan out the same for the purpose of aiding in the benevolent enteiprises, or for the purpose of accumulation, Prormded, That the funds in money or choses in action shall not exceed in available assets the sum of fifty thousand dollars at any time, and shall not be loaned upon 24 MASONIC MANUAL, ACTS OF INCORPORATION. usurious interest, nor shall the funds or accretions thereof bd of such Subordinate Lodge as may forfeit its chaiter or dl. used otherwise than for the payment of the expenses of sai pensation shall belong to the said Grand Lodge, and each Sub- Grand Lodge and foe charitable puiposes, and being thus set apart, the same shall nut be liable to taxation ordinate Lodge shall have the same powers with respect to Its assets as are conferred by the second section of this Act upuii Sec 3. Be it farther enacted, That all contracts made, or obligations assumed heretofore, which are not in ~onsistent the Grand Lodge Sec. 5 Be it further enacted, That the said Grand Lodge, anth the laws of the land, by said Grand Lodge, under the and each Sulsurdinate Lodge under its juridaiction, shall have furmee Act of Incorporation of said Grand Lodge, passed June respectively power to receive by gift, grant, contract, devise or the 16th, 1521, or Acts amendatory thereof, be and the same are hereby made valid and binding upon said Grand Lodge as donation by will, subscription or otherwise, any personal or real estate, not exceeding in value the sum hereinabove men- organised under this charter by resolution of said Grand Lodge tioned as the maximum of their assets respectively, and shall shall be all that is required to complete its organization under hisve the post-er to sell, alien, or dispose of the same, and no the same such gift grant, contract or devise or donation by will, sub- Sec. 4 Be et further enacted, That the three principal officers of each Subordinate Lodge, under the jarisdictiun of scription or otherwise, shall fail by eeasun of any mis-desenp- tion in the name of such corporation, and all contracts or agree- this Grand Lodge, and their sacressois so office, be and the same are hereby created a body politic and corporate, so far as to ments which may have been lawfully entered into by said Subordinate Lodges under their organization heretofore shall enable them, for each of their respective Lodges, to receive. he bsnding upon them in their several corporate capacities hold and enjoy, possess and retain property, both real and per- under this Act, and the same may be enforced by them res- sonal, not exceeding in valne the sam of twenty-five thousand pectively, and the property and effects owned by them, being dollars, and to sell, alien or lease the same in any manner deemed advisable by said Subordinate Lodge, and wh,ch said Subor- dedicated to charitable purposes only, shall be exempt from dinate Lodge shall be and are hereby sncorpui aced by the name tsxatiun specified in the charter or dispensation gianted by said Grand Sec 6 Be it farther enacted, That this Act shalt he deemed and taken as a public Act, and notice thereof shall be taken in Lodge to esch ut them respectively, svhsch said charters or dis- all the courts of justice and elsewhere in this State, and shall be pensations whether granted heretofore or hereafter by said given in evidence on any trial of any issue or cause, without Grand Lodge, shall he evidence of the fact of incorporation special pleading nader this act is any cuart of this State without farther proof, and by sach name said Subordinate Lodge may sue and be sned, Sec 7 Be it further enacted, That all laws contravemug the provisions of this Act be and the same are hereby repealed pleadand beimpleaded, and do all things enjoined by said Grand Lodge, nut inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the JOHN D. RATE ER, Pressdeiit of the Sesiate land, and within the scope and purview of the powers hereby conferred upon said Grand Lodge, and the said Subordinate A B MEEK, Lodges respectively shall cetain their said corporate powers so Speaher Appro red December 9, 1859 long as the Grand Lodge shall continue their respective charters oc dispensations, but shall cease to possess any corporate A B Moore existence when the cbartei or dispensation shall have been re- voked or taken away by said Grand Lodge, and all the effects 26 MASONIC MANUAL ACTS OF INCORPORATION. 27

No. 83 have power to collect its revenues and to apply the game AN ACT according to the ancient customs of the Order, or may loan owl To amend Sections One (1), Two (2), and Five (s) of an Act the same for the purpose of aiding in benevolent enterprises, or entitled “An Act to incorporate the Grand Lodge of Free for the purpose of accumislatren, Pearrdrd, That the funds in and Accepted Masons of the State of Alabama and the Sub- money or choses in action shall not exceed in available assets ordinate Ledges under its jurisdiction,’ approved December the sum of fifty thousand dollars at any one time, and shall not 9. 1859. he loaned upon usurious interest, nor shall the funds or accretions thereof be used otherwise than Ior the payment of the ex- Sec. 1 Be if enacted by fhe General Assembly of Alabama, penses of said Grand Lodge and for charitable purposes, and That Section One (i), Two (2) and Five (s) of an Act entitled, being thus set apart, the same shall not beliable to taxation An Act to incorporate the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted “Sec. 5. Be it fairtliar enacted, That the said Grand Lodge and Masons of the State of Alabama, and the Subordinate Lodges each Subordinate Lodge under its jurisdiction shall have, res- under ,ts juriarlletion,” Approved December 9, 1859, which are pectively, power to receive by gift, grant, contract, devise or in words and figures as follows, donation by will, subscription or otherwise, any personal ar Section 1. Be if enacled by the Senate arid ManseafRepreaenla- real estate not exceeding in value tire sum hereinabove men- fares af I/se State af Alabama an General Assembly carrnened, That tioned as the maximum of their assets, respectively, and shall H, H Erves, S F Hale, H 5- Shelton and J A Whiesker, and have power to sell, alien or dispose of the same, and that no their successors in office, be and ihey are hereby incorporated by such gift, grant, contract or devise or donation, by will, sub- the name of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Ac- scription or otherwise, shall fail by reason of any niradeecription cepted Masons of tire State of Alabama, and by that name shall in the name of the corporation, and that all contracts or agree- have capacity to sue and he sued, pined and beimpleeded, in any ments which may have been lawfully entered into by said Sub- and all of tire enacts of this State, to contract and be contracted ordinate Lodges under their organreatron heretofore, shall be ivith, to have a common seal, and to alter the same at pleasure, binding open them in their several corporate capacities under and the sard Grand Lodge, through its four principal officers, this Act, and the same may be enforced by them respectively, shall have perpetual succession, and may grant dispensatiens and the property and effects owned by them being dedicated and charters to Subordinate Ledges, to ire subject to and under to charitable purposes only, shall be exempt from taxation its Masonic jurisdiction, and make, ordain and establish its Be and f/se same are hereby amended sa aa Ia read aa fellnres Constitution, B y-Laws, Holes and Hegulatrons, not inconsistent with tire Constitution orlaws of this State or of the Uni- Section 1 Bert enaefed by the General Assembly af Alabama, ted States, and may acquire, hold and enjoy so much real estate That H I-I Ervin, S F Hale, H S. Shelton and J A Whitalcer as may be necessary for the erection of proper buildings and and their successors in office beand they are hereby incorporated offices, not to exceed ten acres, for carrying on and conducting by the name of the Most Worshspful Grand Ledge of Free and its business, and so the erection of its lodge rooms may erect Accepted Masons of the State of Alabama, and by that name store rooms or offices in the loner stories thereof, and rent out shall have capacity to sue and be sued, plead and be ampleaded the same and collect the rent and hold or loan the same out, as in any and all of the enurts of this State, to contract anfi he con- the said Grand Lodge may desire, subject to the regulations tracted with, to have a common seal, and to alter the same at hereinafter prescribed pleasure, and tire sasd Grand Lodge, through its four principal officers, shall have perpetual succession, and may grant dii- “Sec. 2. Be il fuel/see ,-irael~d, That said Grand Lodge shall pensatrons and charters to Subordinate Lodges, to hr subject ~1

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to and under ste Masonic jurisdiction, and in’ske, ordain and Corporate capacities under this Act, and that the swim nay lie establish its Constitution, By-laws, Rules and Regulations not enforced by them respectively, and the property and effects rncensrscent with the Constitution or lasvs of this State or of the owned by them being dedicated to charitable purposes only United Stares, and may acquire, purchase, hold and enjoy real shall he exempt from taxation estate, not to exceed ten acres an quantity and two hundred Sec. 2. Be it frief/ser enacfed, That all laws and parts of thousand dollars in value, for carrying on and conduceing its laws of a general or special character conflicting with the pro- business, may rent not any store rooms i r offices in the lower visions of this Act be and the same are hereby repealed,” stories of tire balding which may have been erected on soon Approved March 17, 1875 real estate, or which the said Grand Lodge may erect thereon and to collect the rent~ and for the purpose of purthasrog such real estate and buildings the said Grand Lodge shall have the power to borrow money, issue its bonds therefor, and execute a mortgage on any property it may own to secure the same, and may hold or loan out any money derived from the renting of its store rooms and offices or otherwise, as the said Grand Lodge may desire, subject to the regulations hereinafter prescribed Sec 2 Be at turf/see enacted, That said Grand Lodge shall have power to collect its revenues and apply the same according to the ancient customs of the Order, or may loan out the same for the purpose of aiding so benevolent enterprises or for the purpose of accumulation - Pr’uuided, That the money of said Grand Lodge shall net be loaned upon usurious interest, nor hail the funds or accretions thereof be used othersirse than for the payments of the expenses of said Grand Lodge and for ehantable purposes, and being thus set apart, the same shall not be liable to taxation “Sec. 8 Be it fuel/sec enacfed, That tire said Grand Lodge and each Subordinate Lodge under its jurisdiction shall have~ respectively, power to receive by gift, grant, contract, devise or donation, by will or otherwise, any personal or real estate not exceeding in value the sum of two hundred thousand dollars, as the maximum of their assets respectively, and shall have power to sell, alien or dispose of the same, and no such gift,contractor devise or donatrons by will, subscription or otherwise shall fail by reason of any miadescription in the name of such corporation, ~1 and that all contracts or agreements which may have been lawfully entered into by said Subordinate Lodges under their organization heretofore shall be binding upon them in their several Oiti.AiitC Ai~D CEItEMONIAL WOY&K. dl I of Thy countenance; and when the trials of uuw probationary state are over, be admitted into TM1~ DEGREE AND CEREMONIAL WORK. ‘l’EM PLE “not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” Amea. So mote it be OPENING OF THE LODGE. XI n~s”op’ ste ode is adniisnblc but not obligatory * ~ 4, * * A, ~

“ A * * * * ‘5 OPENING PRAYER. CLOSING THE LODGE. Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name Thy kingdom come. Thy will be * * * * * * A, done in earth as it is in heaven Give us this day our daily bread And forgive us our debts, as we IE’RAYER AT CLOSING forgive our debtors. And lead us not into teropta- tion, but deliver us from evil For thine is the Supreme Architect of the Universe, accept our

kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever. humble praises and hearty thanks for the many Amen So mote it be. mercies and blessings which Thy bounty has con- Lerred on us, and espccially for this friendly and Or this social intercourse. Pardon, we beseech Thee, Most holy and glorious Lord God, the Great whatever Thou hast seen amiss in us since we have Architect of the Universe, the giver of all gifts and been together, and continue to us Thy presence, graces: Thou hast promised that where tivo or protection and blessing. Make us sensible of the three are gathered together in Thy name, Thou wilt enewed obligations we are under to love Thee be in the midst of them and bless them.” In Thy supremely, and to be fricndly to each other. May all our irregular passions be subdued, and may we name we assemble, most humbly beseeching Thee 1’aith, Hope and Charity, but more daily increase in E to bless us in all our undertakings, that we may especially in that Charity which is the bond of peace know and serve Thee aright, that all ouractions may and the perfection of every virtue. May we so tend to Thy glory, and to our advancement in ii Practice Thy preceptsin the rigid observanceof the knowkdge and virtue And we beseech Thee, 0 Lenets oI Freemasonry, that we may finally obtain Lord God, to bless our present assembling, and to illuminate our minds, that we may walk in the light —i DEGREE AND CItRItMOmAL WORK, 33 32 MAsONIc MANUAL Thy promises, and find an entrance through the gates into the Temple and city of our God. Amen.. So mote it be

Here may fo1io~ an ode ~i~J BENEDICTION AT CLOSING

* * * * * * * V And so may we ever meet, act and part, my brethren. May brotherly love prevail and every CHARGE AT ‘CLOSING moral and social virtue cement us! May the blessings of heaven rest upon us and all regular Masons! Brethren Amen So mote it be. We are now about to quit this sacred retreat of friendship and virtue, to mix again with the world. Amidst its concerns and employments, fot get not• the duties which you have heard so frequently inculcated and so forcibly recommended in this’

Lodge. Remember that, around this sacred altar, - you have solemnly bottnd yourself to befriend and relieve every brother who shall nced your assistance. Yo~ have promised in the most friendly manner to remind hini of his errors, and aid a refotmation. These generous principles are to extend further, S 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 pea~, and may the God of peace and love delight to dwell with and bless you. —A5SiJSU V

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.55p0”I utfi ‘~n~o ~usruue mo o~oi s~eprpueu a Ssininspiui surumotps umoo.i a um ‘rssyJO rinino-iri a O~ oOi~5JitJiP SuIMoUoJ stpl ;o snow stp is~spiso~s A s~risoe Os~s q isA~ssino OAO.I(I ~.~etu o~ ps.imnOsr ii oopdSJSJ siq o~ sOolAsIni .5~5JiO53 SOAE Asr~ spt~~ isas-trAud .ino o; sJstqo jo s~t5u st~ sornismxs p1111 R~’ o~ in Apjsnb pus ‘resin triM ~tffis~ .i.uss ‘srdturs pus voni4 ~3ilOui1 ‘tqitps ‘spssq jajsos5 ~o sisisuos uoi5lsi ~S.iiJ5i~j~ 33l1N3.~IddV G3~A31N3 AO 33)1930 3H.L ~LSliILNOLLX~S

‘ii~u.nas~mav oasaiNn ENTERED APPRENTICE. 36 MAsONIC MANUAL. conferred upon you at this or any future pcriod by The following passage of Scripture (Psalms CXXXIII) is king l)rince, potentate, or any other person, unless rehearsed li-c l)e a Mason. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for Lt may be, my brother, that, in the coming brethren to dwell together in unity! It i-s like the ycass, upon your head shall rest the laurel leaves precious ointment upon tbe head, that ran down i)f victory; on your breast may hang jewels fit upon the beacd, even Aaron’s beard: that went to grace the diadem of an Eastern potentate: down to the skirts of his garments; as the dew of nay, more than these, with light added to the Hernion, and as the dew that descended upon the coming light, your ambitious feet may tread round mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded after round the ladder that leads to fame in our the blessing, even life forevermore! Mystic Circle, and even the purple of our)Fraternity may rest upon your honored shoulders; but never * * * * A, * * again from mortal hands, never again until yoer enfrancbrsed spint shall have passed upward and Towards the close of the section is explained that peculiar inward through the pearly gates, shall any honor so ensign of Masonry, the lambskin, or white leather apron distinguished, so emblematical of purity and all perfection, be bcstowed upon you as this wbich I I now present you with a lambskin, or white now confer. leather apron. It is an emblem of innocence, and It is yours—yours to wear throughout an hon- the badge of a Mason, more ancient than the Golden orable life, and at your death, should you so will, be placcd upon the coffin which shall contain your earthly remains, and with them be laid beneath the silent clods of the valley. Let its pure and spotless surface be to you an ever-prescnt re- minder of a “pnrtty of life and rectitude of conduct,” a never-ending argument for oobler deeds, for higher thoughts, for purer actions And when at last your weary feet shall have come to the end of life’s toil- some journey, and from your nerveless grasp shall drop forever the working tools of life, may the record Fleece or Roman Eagle, more honorable than the of your life and actions be as pure and spotless as Star and Garter, or any other Order that can be ENTERED APPRENTICE. :19 38 MasONIC MANUAL. found eight hours for the service of God, and a clip the fair emblem which I place within your hands tressed worthy brother; eight for our usual voca- to-night. And when your trembling soul shall lions, and eight for refreshment and sleep. stand before the Great White Throne, may it be The Common Gavel is an instrument made use of your portion, my brother, to receive from the Su- l)y operative Masons to break off the superfluous preme Grand Master the welcome words, “Well corners of rough stones, the better to fit them for the done, good and faithful servant; enter thou into buildersuse; but we. as Free and Accepted Masons, the joy of thy Lord.” are taught to make use of it for the more noble and Accept it, my brother, and may you ever wear it glorious purpose of divesting our hearts and con- with pleasure to yourself and honor to theFraternity. sciences of all the vices and superfluities of life, Take it to the * * * * who wifl teach you to thereby fitting our minds as living stones for that wearitas * * * ~‘ A, spiritual building, that house “not made with hands,

* A, A, * * * a * eternal in the heavens.” - - * * * * * * * This section closes with an explanatiOn of the working tools SECTION SECOND. of gntered App reoticri. which arc the Twenty- four Inch Gauge and Common Gavel The second section rationall~’ accounti for the ceremony of initiating a candidate into our ancient institution.

* * * A, * * * THE BADGE OF A MASON. I The lamb has in all ages been deemed an emblem of innocence: the lambskin is, The Twenty-foUr Inch Gecige is an instIument therefore, to remind you of A, used by operative Masons to measure and lay out .bat purity of life and rectitude their work; but we, as Free and Accepted Masons, of conduct which is so essen- are taught ~to make use of it for the more noble and ti:tlly necessary to gain admis- gloiious purpose of dividing our time. It being sion into the Celestial Lodge above, where the Su- divided into twenty-four equal parts, is emblematic preme Architect of the Ijnivei se presides. of the tweoty-four bouIs of the day, which we are ~* * * * A, A, * taught to divide into three equal parts, whereby are 40 MASONIC MANUAL. ENTERED APPRENTICE ‘If SECTION THIRD. the approach of cowans and eavesdroppers, either The third section explains the nature and psinciples of our ilseeliding or descending. institution, in it, also, we receive instroclsons relative to the Form, Supports, Covering, Furniture, Ornaments, Lights and THE FORM OF A LODGE Jewels of the Lodge, how it should be situated and to whom dedicated

Freemasonry is not only the most ancient, but I most moral science known to man. Every character, emblem and figure depicted in a lodge has a moral and useful meaning, and forcibly inculcates the practice of virtue.

A LODGE is an oblong square—from east to west, and between north and south, from earth to heaven, and from surface to centre. These vast dimensions denote the universality of Masonry, and a Mason’s charity should be equally extensive

OUR INSTITUTION

is a certMn number of Masons duly assembled, with the Holy Bible, Square and Compasses and a I Charter or Warrant empowering them to work.

Our ancient brethren usually held their ~Lodges on high bills or in low vales the better to observe - 42 MASONIC MANUAL. I ENTERED APPRENTICE. 43 is supported by three great pillars, Wisdom, Strength tri hove faith in God, hope in immortality, and and Beauty, because it is necessary that there should cli~lrity to all mankind. be wisdom to contrive, strength to support, and 1’lic gIeatest of these is Charity; for faith may beauty to adorn all great and impoitant under- be lost in sight; hope ends in fruition; hot charity takings. extends beyond the grave through the boundless ITS COVERING realms of eternity.

THE FURNITURE OF A LODGE is the Holy Bible, Square and Compasses. The Holy Bible is dedicated to God, the Square to the Master, and the Compasses to the Craft The Bible is dedicated to God because it is the inestimable gift of God to man * * F’ the Square to the Master, because it is the proper Masonic emblem of his office, and the Compasses to the Craft, because, by a due attention to their use we are taught to circumscribe our desires and keep our passions in due bounds.

THE ORNAMENTS OF A LODGE I is no less than a clouded canopy or starry.decked heaven, where all good Masons hope at last to arrive, by aid of the theological ladder, which Jacob in his vision, saw extending from eaIth to heaven; the three principal rounds of which are denominated Faith, Hope and Charity, and which admonish us 44 MASONIC MANUAL. ENTERED APPRE NTICE. are the Mosaic Pavement, the Indented Tessel and rays to the northerly part thereof. The the Blazing Star. The Mosaic Pavement is a therefore, is Masonscally termed a place of da’ representation of the ground floor of King Solomon’s Temple. The Indented Tessel,

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or passions to betray him.) In going round this with their misfortunes, to compassionate their circle we necessarily touch upon these two lines as miseries, and to restore peace to their troubled well as the Holy Scriptures, and while a Mason keeps himself circumscribed within theis precepts, it is impossible that he should materially err.

THE TENETS OF OUR ORDER ARE BROTHERLY LOVE, RELIEF AND TRUTH.

BIiOTMRRLY LOVE. By the exercise of brotherly love we are taught to regard the whole human species as one family the high and low, the minds, is the great aim we have in view. On this rich and poor, who, as basis we form our friendships and establish oui created by one Almighty connections. Parent, and inhabitants TROTS of the same planet, are is a divine attribute, and the foundation of every to aid, support and protect each other. On this virtue. To be good and true is the first lesson wc principle, Masoory unites men of every country, are ta~ight in Masonry. On this theme we contem. sect and opinion, and conciliates true friendship among those who might otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance

RELS RE. To relieve the distressed is a duty incumbent on aU men, bat particularly on Masons, who are L linked together by an indissoluble chain of sincere plate, and by its dictates endeavor to regulate our affection. To soothe the unhappy, to sympathizc conduct; hence, whi[e influenced by this principle. 50 MASONIC MANUAL. ENTERED APPRENTICE.

hypocrisy and deceit are unknown among us; sin- whereby we aie enabled to undergo i~.ny cerity and plain dealing distinguish Os, and the pain, peril or danger, when prudentially heart and tongue join in promoting each other’s deemed expedient. This virtue is equally welfare and rejoicing in each other’s prosperity. distant from rashness and cowardice, and, like the former, should be deeply THE PERFECT POINTS impressed upon the mind of every Mason as a safeguard or security against any of a Mason’s entrance are four, the * * * illegal attack that may be made by force and allude to the four cardinal virtues (Temper- or otherwise, to extort from him any of ance, Fortsfude, Prudence and Justice), and are thus ______those valuable secIets with which he has explained: been so solemnly intrusted, and which were emblematically represented upon his first TEMPERANCE admission into the Lodge. * ~ * *

is that due restraint upon our affections and pas. PRUDE NCR sions which renders the body tame and 1• governable, and frees the mind from the teaches us to regulate our lives and actions agreeably allurements of vice. This virtue should to the dictates of reason, and is that habit be the constant practice of every Mason, by which we wisely judge, and pruden- as he is thereby taught to avoid excess or contracting any licentious or vicious tially determine, on all things relative to habit, the indulgence of which might lead our present as well as to our future happiness. This virtue should be the peculiar him to disclose some of those valuable se~ characteristic of cvery Mason, not only crets which he has promised to conceal for the government of his conduct while and never reveal, and which would con~ sequentle subject him to the contempt and detes- in the Lodge, but also when abroad in the v,orld. It should be particularly attended tation of all gocd Masoos. * * * * ~o, in all strange and mixed companies, novor to let fall the least sign, token or word FORTITUDE whereby the secrets of Masonry might be unlaw- fully obtained. C * * * is that noble and steady purpose of the mind, 52 MASONIC MANUAL. ENTERED APPRENTICE. JUSTICE Our mother earth alone, of all the elements, has is that standard or boundary of right never proved unfriendly to man. The bodies of which enables us to render to every man water deluge him with rain, oppress him with hail, his just due, without distinction. This and drown him with inundations; the air rushes in virtue is not only consistent with divine storms, prepares the tempest, and fires light up tbc and human laws, but it is the very cement volcano; but the earth, ever kind and indulgent, is and support of civil society; and as justice found subservient to his wishes. Though constantly in a great measure constitutes the real harassed, more to furnish the luxuries than the good man, so should it be the invariable necessaries of life, she never refuses her accustomed practice of every Mason never to deviate yield, spreading his path with flowers and his table with plenty. Though she produces poison, still she * * * from the minutest principles thereof * supplies the antidote, and returns with interest every good committed to her care; and when at CHALK, CHARCOAL AND CLAY. last he is called upon to pass through the “dark valley of the shadow of death,” she once more re- Entered Apprentices should * * * * free- ceives him and piously covers his remains within her dom, fervency and zeal, emblematically represented bosom. This admonishes us that from it we camc, by and to it we must shortly return -

CHARGE AT INITIATION INTO THE FIRST DEGREE. BROTHER As you are now introduced into the first prin- There is nothing freer than chalk, because on ciples of Masonry, I congratalate yoa on being the slighest touch it leaves a trace behind it; there accepted into this anCient and honorable Order— is nothing more fervent than charcoal, because when ancient, as having existed from time immemorial, properly ignited, to it the most obdurate metals and honorable, as tending in every particular so to 11 men who will be comformable to its pre- yield; there is nothing more zealous than clay, tender a our mother earth, which is constantly employed cepts No institution was ever raised on a better in man’s use, and should as constantly remind us principle or more solid fouiidation; nor were ever that from it we came, and onto it we must all return. moic e>cellent roles and useful maxims laid 54 MASONIC MkNUAL. ENTERED AFPsOIN’riCIs. N) down than are inculcated in the several Masonic neglected, neither are Von to sofTer yriur zeal for the lectures. The greatest and best of men, in all ages, institution to lead you into argunici,t with those have been encauragers and promoters of the art, and who, through ignorance, may ridicole i I. have never deemed it derogatory to their dignity to At your leisure hours, that you may iniprove in level themselves with the fraternity, extend their Masonic knowledge, you are ~o converse with well- privileges, and patronize their assemblies. There informed brethren, who will always be as rceily are three great duties which, as a Mason, you are to give as you will be to receive instruction. charged to inculcate—to God, your neighbor, and Finally, keep sacred and inviolable the mys- yourself. To God, in never mentioning His name teries of the Order, as these are to distinguish yriu l)ut with that reverential awe which is due from a from the rest of the community, and mark your creature to his Creator; to implore His aid in all consequence among Masons. If, in the circle of yoir laudable ‘undertakings, and to esteem Him your acquaintance, you find a person desirous of as the chief good. To your neighbor in actiog upon being initiated into Masonry, be particularly at- the square, and doing unto him as you wish he tentive not to recommend him unless you are con- should do unto you, and to yourself, in avoiding all vinced he will conform to our rules, that the honor, irregularity aud intemperance which may impair glory and reputation of the institution may be firmly your faculties, or debase the dignity of your pro- established, and the world at large convinced of its fession. A zealous attachment to these duties will good effects. iasure public and private esteem. CLOSING. In the State you are to be a quiet add pe acefu subject, true to your goveroment, and just to your * * * * * * * country; you are not to countenance disloyalty or rebellion, but patiently submit to legal authority, and confoim with cheerfulness to the government of the country in ‘which you live. In your outward demeanor, be particularly careful to avoid censure and reproach. Although your frequent appearance at our regular meetings is earnestly solicited, yet it is not meant that Masonry shall interfere with your necessary vocations; for these are on no account to be FELLOW CRMt’E. 57

THE DEGREE OF FELLOW CRAFT.

SECTION FIRST. The first section recapitulates important ceremonies, and instructs the diligent ciaftsman how to proceed in the proper £ arrangement of the several ceremonies used on the occasion It shoald, therefore, be well understood hy every officer and mem- The working tools of Fellow Craft are here introduced antI her of the Lodge. explained, which are. CLOTH] NO. THE PLUMB, SQUARE AND LEVEL. Apron — ~ihite lambskin, same size aud shape as that of the preceding degree, lined with white and edged with a binding of The Plumb is an instrument made use of by white watered silk one-fourth of an inch wide, upon the apr00 operative Masons to raise perpendiculars; the two light blue rosettes, one in each lower corner Gloves, white, clothes, dark or hlaclc. Square, to square the work, and the Level to lay horizontals, but we, as Free and Accepted Masons, OPENING. are taught to make use of them for more noble and glorious purposes. The Plumb admonishes us to * * * * * * * walk uptightly in our several stations before God and RECEPTION. man, squaring our actions by the Square of virtue, and remembering that we are traveling upon the * * * * * * * level of time to “that undiscovered country from The following passage of Scripture from Amos, chaptei vii, whose bourne no traveler returns” verses 7 and 8, is rehearsed:

* * * * 5’ * * “Thus he shewed me’ and, behold, tbe Lord stood upon a wall made by a plumb-[ine, with a SECTION SECOND. plumb-line in His hand The second section of this degree refers to the origin of ihe And the Lord said unto me, Amos, what seest institution and views Masonry under two deisominations, thou? And I said, a plumb-line. Then said the operative and speculative The period stipulateil for reward- ing merit is here fixed, and the inimitable moral to which that Lord, behold, I will set a plumb-line in the midst of circumstance alludes is explained The celestial and terres- my people Israel. I will not again pass by them any trial globes are considered, and here the accomplished Mason more.” may display his talents to advantage in elucidating the Orders * C * * * * 5 of Architecture, the Senses of human nature, and the Liberal

liffi1 4~—~ - —,.-~----— — ‘fT 58 MASONIC MANUAL. FELLOW CRAFT. Arti and Sciencee, whtch are ceverally clasied in a regular creation, and inspires him with the most exa4i~ arrangement. iil(’riS of the perfections of his divine Creator. O~r ancient brethren wrought in operative as well * * * * Masonry is considered under two £w speculative Masonry. We work in speculative denominations—operative and speculative. only. They wrought six days, and rested upon the seventh, because in six days God created the heaven OPERATIVE MASONRY. and earth, and rested upon the seventh day, the By Opeiative Masonry we allude to a proper seventh, therefore, our ancient brethren conse- application of the useful rules of architecture, crated as a day of rest from their labors, thereby whence a structure will derive figure, strength and enjoying frequent opportunities to contemplate the beauty, and whence wilt result a due proportion and glorious works of creation, and to adore their great a just correspondence in all its parts. It furnishes Creator. * Ii. * * * I, * us with dwellings and convenient shelters from the vicissitudes and inclemencies of seasons; and while it displays the effects of human wisdom, as well in the choice, as in the arrangement~ of the sundry materials of which an edifice is composed, it demon- strates that a fund of science and industry is im- planted in man, for the best, most salutary and beneficent purposes.

SPECULATIVE MASO ~‘4RY. By Speculative Masonry we learn to subdue the passions, act upon the square, keep a tongue of good report, maintain secrecy and practice charity. It is so far interwoven with religion as to lay us under obligation to pay~that rational homage to the Deity which at once constitutes our duty and oui happiness. It leads the contemplative to view with They were eighteen cubits high, twelve in cir- reverence and admiration the glorious works of cumference, and were hollow, the better to serve as a

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“IrI~ThT’n FELLOW CRAFT. 61 60 MASONIC MANUAL. safe repository for the archives of Masonry against FLIGHT OF WINDING STAIRS inundations and conflagrations. They were ornamented with chapiters of five cubits each, making their whole height twenty-three cubits. These chapiters were adorned with lily work, network and pomegranates, denoting

PEACE, UNITY AND PLENTY.

The lily, from its purity, and the remote situation in which it grows, denotes Peace; the net work, from the intimate connection of all its parts, denotes * 1’ * ~ * * * Unity; and the pomegranate, from the exuberance of its seeds, denotes Plenty. As the Five Orders of Architecture are considered in this sec- They were further ornamented with two arti- non, i hrief deicription of them may not he improper. ficial spherical bodies, one on the top of each, repre- senting ORDER IN ARCHITECTURE. By Order in Architecture is meant a system of THE GLOBES all the members, proportions, and ornaments of columns and pilasters, or it is a regular arrangement celestial and terrestrial, which denote the univer- of the projecting parts of a building, which, united sality of Masonry. They were cast in the plains of with those of a column, form a beautiful, perfect Jordan in the clay grounds between Succoth and and complete whole. yaradaitha, where all the holy vessels of King Solo- moo’s Temple were ITS ANTIQUITY.

* * * * * * * From the first formation of society, Order in Architecture may be traced. When the rigor of seasons obliged men to contrive shelter from the 62 MASONIC MANUAL FELLOW CRAFT. 63 inclemency of the weather, we learn that they first TM I~ FIVE SENSES OF HUMAN NATURE. planted trees on ends, and then laid others across, to ~ Pive Senses of Human Nature, which are Heanng, See- support a covering. The bands which connected I,i~, I~eeling, Smelling and Tasting, are next ~efened to and ex- these trees at the top and bottom are said to have I IiLttlcd given rise to the idea of the base and capital of * * * * * * * pillars, and from this simple hint originally proceeded ‘VilE SEVEN LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES the more improved art of arch Ltecture. The five orders are thus classed: The Tuscan, are Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geome- Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite. Music and Astronomy. try,The science of Geometry is most revered by Masons. Geometry t;reats of the powers and pioperties of magnitudes in general, where length, breadth and thickness are considered, from a point to a line, from a line to a superficies, and from a superhcies to a so Lid. A point is position without magnitude. A line is a point; continued, and a figure of one capacity—namely, length. A superficies is a figure of two dimensions— namely, length and breadth. THE INVENTION OF ORDER IN ARCHITEC- A solid is a figure of three dimensions—namely, TURE length, breadth and thickness.

The ancient and original Orders in Architecture THE ADVANTAGES OF GEOMETRY. revered by Masons are no more than three—the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian, which were invented By this science the architect is enabled to con- by the Greeks. To these the Romans have added ~truct his plans and execute his designs, the general two—the Tuscan and the Composite. To the to arrange his soldiers, the geographer to give us the Gteeks, therefore, and not to ~he Romans, are we dimcnsions of the world and all things therein con- indebted for what is great, judicious and distinct in Udncd, to delineate the extent of seas, and specify Architecture. Ilie dwisions of empires, kingdoms, and provinces 1 F (34 MASONIC MANUAL. FELLOW CRAFT. 65

By ‘~t, also, the astronomer ~s enabled to make his cealed recesses. By it we may discover the power, observations, and to fix the duration of time and nature through her various windings to her mostcon- seasons, years and cycles. In fine, geometry iF the the wisdom and the goodness of the Grand Artificer foundation of aichitecture, and the root of mathe- of the Universe, and viev~ with delight; the propor- matics. tions which connect this vast machine * * * * ~l * By it we may discover how the planets move in ‘a, thcir different orb Lts, and demonstrate their various A SYMBOL OF PLENTY. revolutions. By it we account for the ietuin of seasons, and the variety of scenes which each season displays to the discerning eye Numberless worlds are around us, all framed by the same divine Artist, which roll through the vast expanse and are all conducted by the same unerring law of nat;ure. A survey of nature, and the observation of her beautiful proportions, first determined man to imitatc the divine plan, and study symmetry add order. This gave rise to societies, and birth to every useful art. The architect began to design, and the pLans which he laid down, being improved by experience and time, have produced works which are the

What does it denot;e~ admiration of every age. How was it represented? The lapse of time, the ruthless hand of ignor- How did it originate? ance and the devastations of war, have laid waste and destioyed many ~‘alable monuments of antiq- uLty, on which the utmost exertions of human genius have been employed. Even the teniple of THE MORAL ADVANTAGES OF GEOMETRY. Solomon, so spacious and magnificent and constructed by so many celebrated artists, escaped not Geometry, the first and noblest of sciences, is the unsparing ravages of barbarous force. Free. the basis on which the superstructure of Masonry~is masonry, notwithstanding, has still survived. The crccted. By Geometry we may eLirLously trace attentive ear receives the sound from the instructive 1~~ 66 MASONIC MANUAL. FELLONS CRAFT.. 67 tongue, and the mysteries of Freemascmnry are safely polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly recom- lodged in the repository of faithful breasts. Tools mended to your consideration, especially the science and instruments of architecture, and symbolic of Geometry, which is established as the basis of emblems, most expiessive, are selected by the fra- our art. Geometry, or Masonry, originally synony- ternity, to imprint on the mind wise and serious mous terms, being of a divine and moral nature, is truths; and thus through a succession of ages, are p enriched with the most useful knowledge; while it transmitted, unimpaired, the most excellent tenets proves the wonderful properties of nature, it demon- of our institution. p stratcs the more important tiuths of morality

* * * * * * * Your past behavior and regulai deportment have merited the honor which we have now confer- CHARGE AT PASSING TO THE DEGREE OF red, and in your new character it is expected that FELLOW CRAFT. you will conform to the principles of the Order, by BROTHER. steadily persevering in the practice of every com- Being passed to the second degree of Masonry, mendable virtue. Such is the natore of your we congratulate you on your preferment. The engagement as a Fcllow Craft, and to these duties internal, and not the external, qualifications of a you are bound by thc most sacred ties. man, are what Masonry regards As you increase in knowledge, you will improve in social intercourse. CLOSING It is unnecessary to iecapstulate the duties which, as a Mason, you are bound to discharge, or to * * * I, * * * enlarge on the necessity of a strict adherence to them, as your own experience must have established their value. Our laws and regulations you are strenuously to support, and be always ready to assist in seeing them duly executed. You are not to pal- liate or aggravate the offenses of your brethren; but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, you are to judge with candor, admonish with friendship, and reprehend with ustice. The study of the liberal arts, that valuable branch of education which tends so effectually to’ 1’ MASTER MASON. 69 honse shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow THE DEGREE OF MASTER MASON. tbt’mselves, and the grinders cease because they are (ow, and those that look out of the windows be SECTION FIRST. darkened, and the doors shall be shut in the streets; The ceremony of raising to the Sublime Degree of Master when the sound of the grinding is low; and he shall Mason is particularly specified and other usefal instructions rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters are given in this branch of the Lecture To a complete lenowl- of music shall be brought low; Also, when they shall edge of the whole Lecture few, isdeed, ever arrive, hut it is an infallible truth, that he who acquires by merit the mark of pre- be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in eminence which this degree confers receives a reward which the ivay, and the almond trees shall flourish, and the amply compensates for all his past diligence and assiduity grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail because man goeth to his long home, and the CLOTH iNG mourners go about the streets: or ever the silver Apron — white lambskin, of the same size and shape as that cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the of thepreceding degreps, lined with white and edged with a binding of sky-blue watered silk three.foorths of an inch in width, pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel with two sky-blue rosettes on the bottom and one on the flap of broken at the cistern. Then shall the dust return the apron. Dark or black clothes and white gloves should be to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return worn by officers and brethren unto God who gave it.

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* * * ‘I * * * THE WORKING TOOLS RECEPTION. of Master Mason are all the implements of Masonry * * * S * * * indiscriminately, but more especially the Trowel The following passage of firriptore. from Ecciesiastes, %~ The trowel is an instrument rbapter xii, verses 1-7, is introdoced made ose of by Operative Ma- Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy sons to spread the cement which / unites a building into one com- youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure mon mass; but we, as Free and in them, while the sun, or the light, or the moon, or Accepted Masons, are taught to make use of it for the more noble and glorious pur- the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain in the day when the keepers of the pose of spreading the cement of brotherly love and 71 70 MASONIC MANUAL. MASTER MASON. Then with my waking thoughts, affectidn, that cement which unites us into one Bright with Thy praise, sacred band, or society of friends and brothers, Out of my stony griefs, among whom no contention should ever exist bet Bethel I’ll raise, that noble contention, or rather emulation, of who So by my woes to be 1 Nearer, my God, to Thee can best work, and best agree Nearer to Thee’

* * a * * * s Oi if, on joyful wing, Cleaving the sky, SECOND SECTiON. Sun, moon sod stars forgot, This section recites the historical traditious of the Order, and Upsvard I fly, presents to view a finished pictore of the utmost consequence Still all my song shall be, to the Fraternity It exemplifies an instance of virtue, for- Nearer, my God, to Thee titude and integrity unparalleled in the history of man Nearer to Thee1 C * 4 * * * * NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE * * * C * * * Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee’ Sen though it be a cross That raiseth me, Still all iiiy song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee! Nearer to Thee ‘Though, like a wanderer, The son gone down, Daikoess be over me, My rest a stone, Yet in my dreams I’d be Nearer, my God, to Thcei Nearer to Thee

There Icc the way appear, * * 1’ * * * ‘* Steps unto heaven, All that thos sendest me Hark? from the tombs a doleful sound! In mercy given, My ears attend the cry, Angels to beckon me Ye living men come view ihe giound, Nearer, my God, to Theel Where you most shortly lie Nearer to Thee’

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72 MASONIC MANUAL. MASTER MASON. 73 PRAYER AT RAISING A BROTHER TO THE Princes, th.s clay must be your bed, SUBLIME DEGREE OF MASTER MASON. TheIntall,spitetheof wise,all yourthe towers,reverend head,

Must lie as law as ours. Thou, 0 God! knowest our down-sitting and our upnsing, and understandest our thoughts afar off. Great God, is this our certain doom? Shield and defend us I rom the evil intentions of our And are we still secure? St~11 walking downward to the tomb, enemies, and support us under the trials and afflic- And yet prepared no rnOrO tions we are destined to endure while traveling through this vale of tears. Man that is born of a Grant us the power of quickning grace, To fit our souls to fly, woman is of few days, and full of trouble. Lie That when we drop this dying flesh, cometh forth like a flower and is cut down, he fleeth We’ll rise above the sky. also as a shadow, and continueth not. Seeing his days are determined the number of his months are Or the following may be used p with Thee. ThoQ hase appointed his bounds that he PLEYELS HYMN cannot pass; turn from him that he may rest, till he Solemn strikes the funeral chime. shall accomplish his day. For there is hope of a Notes of our departing time, tree, ~fit be cut down, that it will sprout again, and As we journey here below that the tender branch thereof will not cease. But Through a pilgnmage of woe. man dieth and wasteth away; yea, man giveth up the Mortals now indulge a tear, ghost, and where is he? As the waters fail from the For mortality is heret sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up, so man See how wide her trophies wave heth down, and riseth not up till the heaven shall O’er the slumbers of the grave. be no more. Yet, 0 Lord’ have compassion on the Here another guest we bnng: children ofThy creation; administer them comfort in N Seraph of Celestial wing, time of trouble, and save them with an everlasting To our funeial altar come, Waft this friend and brother home. salvation. Amen. So mote it be. Lard of all I below—abOVe Fill our hearts with truth and love, When dissolves our earthly tie. Take us to Thy Lodge an High.

* 4 * * * * ~ MASTER MASON. 75 74 MASONIC MANUAL. The third section illustrates certain hieroglyphical emblems and inculcates many useful lessons to extend knowledge and promote virtue It also details many particulars relative to the budding of the Temple of King Solomon.

HISTORICAL LECTURE. Sacred history ioforms US that it was deterinsned by infinite wisdom that a temple should be founded at the City of Jerusalem, to be erected to God and

S * * * * ~ * dedicated to HAs holy name. The high and distin- gusshed honor of performing thss sacred service was

SECTION THIRD. denied Davsd, King oE Israel, because he had been a man of blood. But he received a promise from the p true and Living God that lie would raise up a seed to serve him, which dsvine and gracious promise was fulfilled in the person of Solomon, hss son, who suc- ceeded him in the kingdom. No sooner had this wise king ascended the throne of his father and be- N gun to wield the scepter over Israel than he took measures to execute the high and holy task which had been imposed upon him, that of building a house to the Lord, his God. At this time the noise of war had ceased in all the land, and peace reigned throughout its borders. The children of Israel now looked forward with peculiar satisfaction for a display of that wisdom which was to astonish the world. We are informed by the writings of Josephus, as well as the Holy Scriptures, that in the second month of the fourth year of King Solomon’s reign, and in the third year after the death of David, he began to btiild the Temple, and during its whole progress, which was about seven years and six months, Mas-

K MASTER MASON. 77 76 MASONIC MANUAL. degree. They are here intended to represent * * onie tradition informs us that it. rained not, except * * * s * * is represented hy the pillar of in the night or at a time when the craft were at re- Wisdom, because hy his wisdom that stupendous freshment, therehy evincing a miraculous interposi- model of excellence was erected which immortalized tion of divine providence in that great and glorious work. This famous edifice was situated on Mount his name. ii * * * * is represented by the pillar of Strength, because he strengthened and sup- Morish, near the place where Ahraham, the father of the faithful, was ahout to offer up his son Isaac in ported * * * * in that great and glorious trial of his faith, and where David met and appeased work. * * * * is represented by the pillar of Beauty, because by his curious workmanship the the destroying angel, who was vssshle over the Temple was beautified and adorned threshing floor of Oman, the Jehusite, and when near its completion it shone with such refulgent splendor as to excite the wonder and admiration of all who beheld it.

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This famous edifice was supported by fourteen hundred and fifty-three columns and two thousand, nine hundred and six pilasters, all hewn from the finest Parian maible. There were employed in its erection three Grand These three pillars have heen explained in a former Masters: three thousand, three hundred Overseers

A 78 MASONIC MANUAL. MASTER MASON 79 of the Work; eighty thousand Fellow Crafts, or sequent on a well-spent life, and die in the hope of heivers on the mountains and in the quarries, and II glorious immottality seventy thousand Enteied Apprentices, or hearers of burdens. Thess were all so cla ssed and arranged by the THE POT OF INCENSE wisdom of King Solomon that neither envy, discord nor cool osson was suflereri to interrupt that univer- is an emblem of a pure heart, which sal peace and tranquillity which pervaded the world is always an acceptable sacrifice to at that important period until ~‘ * a the Deity; and, as this glows with fervent heat, so should our hearts continually glow with gratitude to 2 the great beneficent Author of our existence, for the manifold blessings and comforts we enjoy

The division of Lodges is next explained. THE BEE HIVE

I * * * * * a is an emblem of indostry, and THE THREE STEPS recommends the practice of that virtue to all created beings, usually delineated on the Master’s carpet, are emblematic of the three principal stages from the highest seraph in of human life, viz.; Youth, man- heaven to the lowest reptile of hood and age In youth as thedust. It teaches us that, as Entered Apprentices, we ought we came into the world rational indostriously to occupy our minds and intelligent beings, so we so the attainment of useful knowledge; in manhood, should ever be industrious ones, never sitting down as Fellow Crafts, we should apply our knowledge to onteoted while Our fellow creatures around us are in the discharge of our respective duties to God, our want, when it is in our power to relieve them with- neighbors and ourselves; that so in age as Master at inconvenience to ourselves. Masons, we may enjoy the happy reflections con- 80 MASONIC MANUAL, MASTER MASON. 81 TIlE BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS, whom the Sun, Moon and Stars obey, and under GUARDED BY THE TILER’S SWORD, whose watchful care even Comets perform their stupendous revolutions, pervades the inmostrecesses reminds us that we should of the human heart, and will reward us according to be ever watchful and our merits. guarded m our words and actions, particularly when THE ANCHOR AND ARK before the enemies of Masonry; ever bearing in are emblems of a remembrance those truly Masonic virtues, silence well-grounded and circumspectson. hope and a well- spent life. They THE WORD POINTING TO A E~IAKED are emblematical HEART of that divine Ark which safely wafts us over this tempestuous sea of demonStratCs that Jus- troubles, and that Anchor which shall safely moor tice will sooner ni- latcr us into a peaceful harbor, where the wicked cease overtalce us, and al- from troubling and the weary shall find rest. though our thoughts, words and actsons may be hidden from the eyes of men, yet that THE FORTY-SEVENTH PROBLE~VI OF EUCLID ALL-SEEING EYE was an inventson of our ancient frscnd and brother, the great Pythagoras, who, sn his travels through Asia, Africa and Europe, was initiated into several orders oE priesthood, and raised to the subhme degree of Master Mason. This wise philosopher enriched his mind abundantly in a general knowledge of things, hot more especialLy 82 MASONIC MANUAL MASTER MASON. 88 ingeometry, or Masonry. On this subject he drew THE SCYTHE out many problems and theorems; and among is an emblem of time, which cuts Lhe brittle threads the most distinguished, he erected this, which, in of life and lannches us into eternity Behold what the joy of his heart, he called Eureka, in the Gre- havoc the scythe of time cian language signifying, I have found it, and upon makes among the human the discovery of which he is said to have sacrificed race’ If by chance we should a hecatomb. It teaches Masons to be general lovers escape the numerous evils in- of the arts and sciences. cident to childhood and yonth, and with health and vogor arrive at the age of THE HOUR GLASS manhood, yet, withal, we most soon be cut down by the all-devouring scythe of time and be gathered into is an emblem of hnman life. Behold how swittly the land where on r fathers have gone befose us. the sands inn, and how repidly onr lives are drawing to a close! We cannot, The last class of emblems are the without astonishment, behold the little parti- SETTING MALL, SPADE, COFFIN AND cles which are contained SPRIG OF ACACIA in this machine—how they pass away almost imperceptibLy, and yet, to onr surprise, in the short space of an honr they are all exhausted. Thus wastes man’ To- day be pnts forth the tender leaves of hope, to- morrow blossoms, and bears his blnshsng honors thick upon him; the next day comes a frost, which nips the shoot; and when he thinks his greatness is still aspiring he falls, like autumn leaves, to enrich * * * * 5. 5- * our mother earth 84 MASONiC MANUAL. MASTER MASON 860 Thus we close the explanation of the emblems by precept and example, obcdicnce to the tenets of upon the solemn thought of death, which, without the Order. revelation, is dark and gloomy; bnt we ate suddenly In the character of a Master Mason, you are au- revived by the ever-green and ever-hying sprig of thoriaed to correct the errors and irregolaritics of faith in the merits of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, your uninformed brethren, and to guard them which strengthens ns with confidence and com- against a breach of fidelity. To preserve the reputa- posnre to look forward to a blessed immortality; tion of the fraternity unsullied must be your con- and we doubt not but that in the glorious morning stant care; and for this pnrpose it is your province to of the resurrection our bodies will be raised and be- recommend to your inferiors obedience and submis come as incorruptible as our souls. sion, to your equals courtesy and affability, to your Then let us all, my brethren, ever imitate the ex- superiors kindness and condescension Universal ample of * * * * * in his virtuous and benevolence you are always to inculcate, and by the amiable conduct; in his unfeigned piety to God; in regularity of your own behavior afford the best ex- [4 his inflexible fidelity to his trust, that we, too, like ample for the conduct of others less informed. The him,may welcome the grim tyrant Death, and receive ancient landmarks of the Order, entrusted to yonr it! him as a kind messenger sent from our Supreme care, yen are carefully to preserve, and never suffer Grand Master to translate us from this imperfect to them to be infringed, or countenance a deviation that all-perfect, glorious and celestial Lodge above, from the estabhshed usages and cnstoms of the where the Suprease Architect of the Universe pre- fraternity. N Yonr virtue, honor and reputation are concerned sides sa snpporting with dignity the character you now CHARGE AT RAISINC TO THE SUBLIME bear. Let no motive, therefore, make you swerve DEGREE OF MASTER [‘JASON. from yonr duty, violate yonr vows, or betray your BRoTHER: trust; but be true and faithful, and imitate the ex- Yonr zeal for the institution of Masonry, the pro- ample of that celebrated artist whom you this gress yen have made in the mystery, and your evening represent. Thns yon will render your- confosmity to our regulations have pointed you ont self deserving of The honor which we have conferred as a proper object of our favor and esteem. Yen and ment the confidence That we have reposed are now bound by duty, bonor and gratitude to be fasthfnl to your trust, to support the dignity of CLOSING. your character on every occasion, and to enforce, * .5 .5 * * * *

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MASONIC FUNERAL SERVICE. attend a Grand Warden When the Grand Master or Deputy Grand Master is present, the Book of Constitution is borne be- GENERAL DIRECTIONS fore him and the Deacons, with black rods, are placed on his I No brother can be interred with the formalities of the right and left, on a line, seven feet apart If a Past Grand Order unless he has received the Third Degree of Masonry officer appears in the procession he will be recognized with the costOmary respect I] The Master of a Lodge being notified of the death of a brother and ol his request to be buned with Masonic ceremonies ORDER OF PROCESSION shall convene his Lodge and make all snetabic arrangements to The following order of irocesseon will be proper to be ob- that effect served when a single Lodge conducts the ceremonies III If two or more Lodges attend, the ceremonies will be Tiler with drawn swoid, conducted by the Lodge of which the deceased was a member Stewards svith white rods, In the case of a stranger or sojourner, the Mastei of the senior Musicians (if they are Masons, otherwise in advance Lodge piesent will preside of the Tslei), Master Masons, IV All the brethren who walk in the procession should ob- Secretary and Treasurer, serve as moth as possible a uniformity ol dress A proper Senior and Junior Wardens, badge of monrning around the left arm, with white gloves and Past Masters of the Lodge, aprons, are most soicable It is recemmended te aveid all The Holy Writings, on a cushion carried by the oldest 2 ostentatious display of Masonic costume member of the Lodge present, V Musicians, if belonging to the Fraternity, will walk en The Master, supported by the Senior and Junior Dea- procession immediately after the Tiler, if they ace not Masons cons with black rods, they will precede him Solemn and appropriate pieces of music Clergy, ‘N, only should be performed, all others aie expressly incerdieted VI. The cushionon which the Holy Rrble is placed should be The Body covered with black A piece of black crepe shoold be tied around all furniture carried in procession. aroond each Steward’s rod and on the musical enscioments Thc procession will immediately precede the corpse and the brethren will walk two and two, except such officers as fiom their stations arc to walk * otherwise B VII On the coffin svdl be placed or tied a white apron VIII If the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master or Grand Wardens attend any Inneral procession, they will take preced- svrth the ensigns plsed thereon, ence, and preside over and conduct the ceremonies, unless they desire otherwise Their place so the procession will be after the Master of the Lodge Two Deacons, on the right and left, will Mooricci 5

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THE LODGE SERVICE. Response — He fnlfilled his destiny: Naked he The brethren being assembled at the Lodge-mom. or some came into the world, and naked he has departed out other convenient place, the presiding officer will open the Lodge of it. on the Third Degree. After having stated the object of the Master—Hear, then, the conclusion of the whole meeting the service wdl commence, all the brethren standing matter: It is the Lord only that can give, and it is Master.—Man that is born of a woman hath but a the Lord that bath taken away. Response—Blessed forever be the name of the short time to live, and is full of misery. He cometh up, and is cnt down like a flower; he fleeth as it were Lord. a shadow, and never continneth in one stay. In the Master—Let us endeavor to live the life of the midst of life we are in death. Of whom, thin, may we righteous, that our last end may be like his. Response—God is onr God for ever and ever. He seek for snccoi but of Thee, 0 Lord, who for our sans are justly displeased? will be our Guide and support even through,the dark My brethren, where is the man that laveth, that valley of lhe shadow of death. shall not see death? Master—I heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Write from henceforth, Blessed are the dead Response by the Brethren—Man walketh in a who die in the Lord’ Even so, saith the Spirit: vain shadow, he heapeth np riches, and cannot tell for they rest from their labors.” who shall gather them. Master—Can we offer any precious thing to The Master here takes the roll on which is inscribed the name’ age and Masonic history of the deceased, and says: redeem our brother? ALMIGHTY FATHER? In thy hands we leave, with Response—We have not a ransom. The place humble submission, the soul of our departed brother. that once knew him shall know him no more forever Master—Shall his name, then, be lost upon the The brethren will respond three times, giving the funeral grand honors each time earth? Response—We will treasure at in our memories, The will of God is accomplithed. So mote it be. A men. we will record it an our hearts. Master—How, then, will it he known? The Master here deposits the roll en the archives and repeats the following or some other suitable prayer: Response—It shall live in the exercise of his vir- tugs. Most glorious and mercifnl Lord God’ Our Master—When our brother died, did he carry Heavenly Father! Anthor of all good and giver of nothing away with him? oI all mercy! Pour down thy blessings upon us, and

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strengthen our solemn engagements with the ties find rest from earthly labor and refreshment from of sincere affection’ May the present instance of earthly care. May Thy peace abide within us, to mortality remind us of our approaching fate, and keep us from all evil’ Make us grateful for jwesent draw our attention toward Thee, the only refuge in benefits, and crown us with immortal life and honor. time of need. that, when the awful moment shall ar- And to Thy name shall be all glory forever. Amen rive that we are abont to quit this transitory scene, the enlivening prospect of Thy mercy may dispel Response—So mote it be.

the gloom of death; that after onr departure hence A procession is then formed, which moves to the house of the in peace, we may be received into thine everlasting deceased, and from thence to the church, orplace of interment kingdom, and there enjoy, in nnioa with our departed friends, the just reward of a pious and vir- THE CHURCH SRRV ICE tnous life. Amen. To be used at the church or at the house of the deceased 1rn- mediately after the benediction the Master and Chaplain w II take their stations at the head of the coffin, the Senior Warden Response—So mote it be at the foot, facing tIne Master, his column on the floor erect The Junior Warden will occupy a position on the left, midway Some appropriate hymn may be iong. between the Master and Senior Warden, his column prostrate on the floor The brethren will form an oblong square or The Maiter or Chaplain will repeat the following or some circle, when the service will commence other appropxiatc prayer Hester—”] am the resurrection and the life,” Almighty and Heavenly Father, infinite in wisdom, saith the Lord, “he that belreveth in me, though lie mercy and goodness, extend to us the blessings of were dead, yet shall he live’ and whosoever55t Johnhvethxi, Thy everlasting grace. Thou alone art a refnge and 25,and26.)belreveth in me shall never die ( help in trouble and affliction. In this bereavement Take ye heed, watch and pray, for ye know not we look to Thee for support and consolation when the time is. For the Son of man is as a man Strengthen our behef that Death has no power over taking a far journey, who left his honse, and gave a faithful and righteous soul Though the dust re- authority to his servants, and to every man his work; turneth to the dust as it was, the spirit returneth un- and commanded the porter to watch. Watch ye, to Thee As we~iourn the departere of a brother beloved from the ~circle of our fraternity, may we 5Lodgei or Masters objecting to the use of selections from the trust that he bath enteredinto a higher brotherhood New Testament may omit the above paragraph, it was selecte51 1 however, for its petal iai fitness and beauty. to engage in nobler duties and in heavenly worli, to

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FUNERAL SERVICE. 93 92 MASONiC MANUAL. Some appropriate hymn will then besung. therefore’ for ye know not when the master of the I honse cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the The Master then says: cock-crowing, or in the mormng; lest coming sud- My brethren, let us pray! denly, he find you sleeping And what I say nnto 55t. Mark xiii, 88-87.) you I say unto all, Watch ( All kneel and join with the Chaplain in saying the Lord’s Master—What man is he that liveth, and shall not Prayer see death? Shallhe denver his soulfrom the hand of Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy the grave? (Ps. lxxxix, 48.) name, Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in Response—I will ransom them from tIm power of earth, as it is in heaven. Give ns this day our daily the grave:] will redeem them from death 0 death, bread. And forgive ns our debts, as we forgive ocr I will be thy plagues: 0 grave, I will be thy destiuc- debtors. And lead ns not into temptation, but tion! (Hosea xiii, 14.) deliver us from evil: For Thing is the kingdom, Master—As br man, his days are as grass; as a and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. I’ flower of the field, so he flourisheth For the wind (Matt. vi.9—18.) passeth ovcr it, and it is gone; and the place thereof R?sponse—So mote it be. shall know it no more. (Ps. ciii, 15, 16.) A procession is again formed, which proceeds to the cemeteiy. Response—Like as a father pitieth his children, so When the preceasios srrivea at the grave the Lodge will form the Lord pitieth them that fear him. For He an oblong square, the Master and Chaplain, supported by the knoweth our frame; He remembereth that we are Senior and Jusior Deacons, standing at th~ head; the Senior e Warden. aupported by the Stewards, standing at the foot, and dnst. (Ps. ciii, 18, 14) the Junior Warden at the south aide opposite the centre of the Master—The days of onr years are threescore grave. The Marshal wdl occupy a plate near the foot of the years and ten, and if by reason of strength 4hey be grave and cause a vacant place to be left in the line, at the foot of the grave, foi the mourners fourscore, yet is their strength labor and sorrow; for After all other ceremonies have been performed the Masos ic it is soon cet off, and we fly away. (Ps. xc, 10.) service is again reaumed. Response—So teach us to number our days, that SERVICE AT THE GRAVE. we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. (Ps. xc, 12.) Master—From time immemorial it has been the 5Lodges or Masters ob~ectsng to the use of selections from the custom of the Fraternity of Ancient Free and Ac- New Testament may omit the above paragiaph; it was selected, however, for its siecul,ar fitness and beauty cepted Masons, npon request to accompany the 94 MAsONIC MANUAL FUNERAL- 5ERXT5Cit. 97 body of a deceased brother to the place of interment, Master—May the Lord bless usandkeep us! May I\ and there to deposit it with the usual formalities.. the Lord be gracious unto us, and may all our good In conformity to this ancient usage, we have intentions be crowned with success. assembled at this time in the character of Masons to offer before the world the last tribnte of onr affection Response—So mote it be. for our deceased brother and theseby to demonstrate in the strongest possible manner, the sincerity of our Master—Glory be to God in the highest: oil earth past esteem for him and ous steady attachment to peace and good will towards men. the principles of the Fraternity Response—So mote it be, now hencefo Man that i~ born of a woman is of few days and forever. Amee. ,,,~ - rth, and full of trouble. He cometh forth like ~t flowes, and is it cut down, he fleeth also as a shadow, and con tinueth Here the apron ii taken from the coffin and hande’d to the not. In the midst of life we arc in death. Of Master and the coffin is deposited in the grave. The Secretary whom may we seek succor but of Thee, 0 Lord, will then advance and depoait the roll in the grave with the usual form. 44 who for our sins art justly displeased? Let us piay. Chaplain—Most glorious and merciful Lord God, Master (or Secretary) —Friend and brother, we bid Author of all good, and Giver of every perfect gift, thee a last, a long farewell Thou1 art at rest from vouchsafe, we implore Thee. Thy blessing; and under thy ‘labors: may it be in peace the solemnities of this occasion bind us closer in the Response—So mote it be. Amen, ‘ties of brotherly love and affection. May the present example of mortality sensibly remind us of our The Maiter then presenea the apron and says approaching end; and may attend to wean o& affoc- The Lambskin, or White Apron, is an emblem of tions from the things of this transitory world, and to innocence and the badge ‘of a Mason. It is more fix them’ more devotedly upon Thee, the only sure iincient than the Golden Fleece or Roman Eagle, refuge in time of need, and at last, Great Architect more honorable than the Star and Garter. Let its of the Universe, when our lourney shall he near its end, when the silver cord shall be loosed and the pure and spotless surface be to us .a perpetual re- ~) nisuder of a punty of life and rectitude of conduct, golden howl be broken. 0, in that moment of mortal IL never-ending argument for nobler deeds, for higher ‘extremity, may the Lamp of Thy Love” dispel the gloom of the dark valley, and may we be enabled thoughts, For purer actions. And when at last our iito work an entrance” into thetelestial Lodge above weary feet shall have come to the end of life’s toil- tt A Fi’( N FUNERAL SERVICE. 99 98 MASONiC MANUAL. the left breast, and thence to the aide, thereby signifying that I some jourpey, and, fiom our nerveless grasp shall we consign the body of our departed brother to the tomb, com- drop forever the working tools of life, niay the record mend his splint to Him who gave it, and that hia memory ii I of our life and actions he as pure and spotless as the faithfully cherished within our hearti. fair emblem which I now deposit in the grave of our The Funeral Grand Honors are then given in the following departed brother. manner:

This open grave reminds us of the universal Hoth arms are crossed on the breast, the left uppermost, the dominion ‘of Detith The arm of friendship cannot palms of the hands striking the shoulders, they are then raised interpose to prevent his coming: the wealth of the above the head • the palms striking eath other, looking up- world cannot purchase our release~ ssoi will the iniso- waid at the same time, and then made to fall iharply on the cen’ce of youlh, ‘nor the charms of beauty propitiatg thigha, with the heed bowed The first and serniad time in ci- fence, but during the third time the brethren will audibly pro- his purpi=se. The mattock, the coffin and the nounce the following words, the arms being crosied on the melancholy grave admonish us of our mortality; and bresat: “We cherish his memory here,” when the hands sic chat, sooner or later, these frail, weak bodies must extended above the head: “We commend his apirit to God who gave it,” and when the hands are eatended towards the ground. --~-~ moulder in their parent dust. I “And consign his body to the earth whence it came.” The Master, holding the evergreen in his hand, continues: Master—Forasmuch as it has pleased Almighty This evergreen is an emblem of our faith in the God, in His inscrutable providence, to take out of immortality of the soul. By this we are rewinded the world the soul of our deceased brother, we thereof our high and glorious destiny beyond thk ‘world fore commit his body to the grave—earth to earth, of shadows” and that there dwells within pur ashes to ashes, and dust to dust—looking for the tabernacle of clay an imperishable immortal spirit, general resurrection in the last day, when the earth over which the grave has no dominion, and death no and the sea shall give up the dead.

power. Then the follo wing ode shall be sung: 1 ,This,’to9, I deposit in the grave. HarklMy fromears attendthe tombsthe cry,a doleful sound Ye living men, come view the ground, The brethren then move 2,n procesainO around the place of Where you must shortly lie. interment, the Master remains standing at the head of th’e grave Princes, this clay must be your bed, stepping back about two ~aces to allow the brethren to pass In spite of all youi towers; him As they severally pass fhe head of lhe erase each brother The tall, the wise, the reverend head, will drop a aping of acacia into it In depositing the evergreen. Most lie as low as ours. all should strictly pbserve the proper form, which is by extend- log the oght hand over the grave, dropping the evergreen, then rising the hand) pointing to the zenith, bringing it down upon I VA 9 MASONIC MANUAL. 100 FUNERAL SERVICE. 01 2 Great God, is this our certain doom And are we still secure? To those of his immediate relatives and friends Still walking dossowaid toward the tomb, who are most heart-stricken at the loss we have all And yet prepared no more? sustained, we have nothing of this world’s con- I Grant as the power of quickning grace. solation to offer. We can only sincerely, deeply, To fit our souls to fly, and most affectionately sympathize with them in That when we diop this dying flesh, We’ll rise above the alcy their afflictive bereavement, and commend them to the Infinite Father who looks down With compassion Or this: upon the widow and fatherless in the hour of their Solemn strikes the funeral chime, desolation. He will fold the arms df His love and Notes of our departing time, protection around those who put their trust and con- As we 4 fidence in Hint 100iney here below Then let us each in our respective stations so im- Through a pdgiimage of woe prove this solemn warning that at last, when thc Mortals now indulge a tear, volume of the record of our life is open, we may re- For mortality is here’ ceive from the Omniscient, Eternal Judge the thril- See how wide her trophies wave 7’ Oler ilieslumbers of the grave ling invitation~ “Come, ye blest of my Father, in- herit the kingdom prepaied for you from the foun- Here another guest we binog, dation of the world” Seraph of Celestial wing, To our funeral altar come, LET US PRAY. Waft this friend and brother home K Clsaplosn—Almighty and most merciful God, in Lord of all I below—above Fill our hearts with truth and love, whom we live and move and have our being, and When dissolves our earthly tie, before whom all men must appear to render an ac- Take us to Thy Lodge on High. count for the the deeds done in the body: we do most earnestly beseech Thee, as we now surround The Master then says the grave of our deceased brother, to impress deeply tipon our minds the solemnities of this hour. May Having with the usual Masonic cetemonies com- we ever remember that “in the midst of life we are mitted the body of our brother t~ its kindred dust, in death” and so liVe and act that we shall befitting- we leave him in thp bands of a Being who doeth all ly prepared to die a4hen the hour of our departure is things well, who is - glorious in hblisiess, fearful in at hand. praises, doing wonders.

Frsinw’ 102 MASONIC MANUAL. FUNERAL SERVICE. 103 Tb And 0, gracious Father, vouchsafe to us, we pray 5 grgve ~wdlsowte Illed with earth and the seryice closed Thee, divine assistance to redeem our misspent time; with the followihg benediction by the chaplaij: and in the discharge of the duties Thou hast assigned The peace that passeth all understanding rest and us in the erection ol our moral edifice, may we have wisdom from on high to direct us; strength commen- abide in you now and forever. Amen, surate with our tasle to support us, and the beauty of Response—So mote it be. holiness to adorn and render all our labors acceptable in Thy sight. And at last when our work on The procession will then return to the place whence it set out earth is done, when the messenger of death shall call and the Lodge is closed en the Third Degree. us from our labors, may we obtain an everlasting rest in that spiritual house not made with hands, 4 eternal in the heavens. A men. / mote Response—So it be. The Master then approaches the head of the grave and says: h Soft and safe to thee, my brother, be this earthly bed] Bright and glonous be thy nsing from it~ Fra- grant be the Acacia spng that here shall flourish1 May the earliest buds of spring unfold their beauties o er this, thy resting p (acel, and here may the sweet- 1 ness of the summer’s last rose hnger longest Though the cold blasts of winter may lay them in the dust, and for a time destroy the loveliness of their existence, yet the destruction as not final; and in the spring-time they shall surely bloom again. So, in the bright morning of the world’s resurrecition, thy mortal frame, now laid in the dust by the chill- ing blast of Death, shall come again into newness of life, and expand into immortal ,beauty an realms beyond the skies. Until then, dearbrother—until then, farewell]

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4 At eseb comer of the platform seAl be placed a candle- II RITUAL FOR A LODGE OF SORROW. stick, bearing a lighted taper, and near it, facing the East, well be seated a brother, provided with an eatesguisher, to be used at the proper cone The following Ritual for a Lodge of Sorrow isrecommended 5 During the first part of the ceremonies the lights set the Inc use in the Lodge VIbile necessarily of a funeral ehar,acter, hall should burn dimly. it differs essentially from the bumal service, In the latter case 6 Arrangements should be made to enable the bghts to be we are in the actual presence of the departed, and engaged in increased to brilliancy at the appropriate point en the ceremony. the last rites of affection and respect for on~ who has been our 7 On the cacafaique well be laid a pair of white gloves, a companion in life, and whose mortal remains we are about to lambskin apron, and if the deceased brother had been an officer, consign to their last resting place The Lodge of Sorrow, on the appropriate insignia of his office cbs contrary, is intended to celebrate the memory of one depart- S When the Lodge is held in memoiy of seveisl brethren, ed brethren; and while we thus recall to oor recolleciiOn cheir shields bearing their names are placed around the catafalque. virtues, and camper anew oni resolutions so to live that, when The brethren being assembled at the Lodge-room, or some we shall have passed the silent portals, our memosses may be other convenient place, the Master of the Lodge to which the cherished with grateful remembrance, we learn to look upon deceased brother belonged will open the Lodge in the Third death from a more elevated point of view, to see in it cbs wise Degree A procession will then heformed to the ball where the and necessary transition from the trials and superfeetions of Lodge of Sorrow is to be held in the same order aspresceebed in 2 this world, to the perfect life for which oni transient journey the Funeral Service St here has been the sehool and the preparation Vocal audio- On arriving at the door of the hall where the Lodge of Sorrow strumentul magic aie indispensable co the proper effect of the is to beheld, the brethren wdl turn to lbs right and left, chat is, ceremony The beethreee should wear dark clothing and white lace inward The Master of the Lodge to which the deceased gloves and aprons There is no necessity for any attcmpt at brother belonged will then pass through between the brethren, secrecy in the ceremonies of Sorrow Lodges They may be supported by s Deacon with rod on either side, followed by held us chutches or public halls, or en che presence of friends the brethren in enveited order to his station in the East. The ac the Lodge-rooms with her efic cc all concerned other officers will fake their usual stations and places, and the brethren will take their places in seats especially reserved for PREPARATION OF THE HALL Ibem The door of the ball should then be shot, and not opened again untill the ceremony is concluded and the Lodge 1 The Lodge-room1orstationshall shouldcoveredhewithappropriatelythe same emblemdraped of Sosrow closed. ofin black,mourning.and the severs 2. On the Master’s pedestal is a skull and lighted taper OPENING ThE LODGE. S In the centre of the hall is placed ihe catafaleine, which The several officers being in their respective stations and consists of a rectangular platform, about six feet long by foor places, and the brethren seated, the ceremonies will begin by a wide, on which are two smaller platforms, so that three steps voluntary upon the organ, appropribte to the occasion after ate represented On the third one should be an elevation of irhech the Master will call up the Lodge and say: convenient height, on which is placed an urn. The platform should be draped in black, and a canopy of black drapery may be raised over the urn

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Worshspful Master—Brother Sensor Warden, for night of our error and presumption, and suffer a ray what purpose are we assembled? of Thy divine light to penetrate into our hearts, that Sensor Warden—To honor the memory of those in them may awaken and bloom the usacertainty of brethren whom death bath taken from us; to con- life, reliance upon Thy promises, and assurance of a template our own approaching dissolution, and by place at Thy right hand. Amen. the remembrance of emmortaisty, to raise our souls Response—So mote it be. above the consideration of this transetory existence. Worshspful Master—Brother Junsor Warden, The choir will then sing an appropriale hymn, such as “Friend After Friend Departs,” or Brother, Thou Art Gone to Rest,” what sentiments should inspire the souls of Masons or “Lead Kindly Light, Amid cbs Encircling Gloom.” on occasions lake the present? The Worshipful Master, lalcing the skull in his hand, will Jun,sor Warden—CaIrn sorrow for the absence of then deliver an address, beginning as follows: our brethren who have gone before us; earnest solicitude for our own eternal welfare, and a firm Brethren—In the midst of life weare in death, and faith and reliance upon the wisdom and goodness of the wisest cannot kasow what a day may hrsng forth. the great Architect of the Universe We live but to see those we love passing away into Worshspful Master—Brethren, commending these the Silent Land. sentiments to your earnest consideration, and in- Behold this emblem of mortality, once the abode voksng your assistance an the solemn ceremonies of a spiret. li~ice our own; beneath thee mouldering about to take place, I declare this Lodge of Sorsow canopy once shone the bright and busy eye, within opened this hollow cavern once played the ready, swift and tuneful tongue; and now, sightless and mute, at is The Chaplain will then offer the following or some other eloquent only in thc solcmn lessons it teaches us. suitable prayer. Think of thosc brethren who, but a few days since, Grand Architect of the Universe, in whose holy wese among us an all the pride and power of life;bring sight centurses are but as days, to whose omnis- to your mind the remembrance of theirwisdom, their cience the paft and the future are but as one strength and their beauty, and then reflect that,” to eternal present, look down upon Thy children, who this complexion have they come at last;” think of still wander amos=gthe delusions of time, who stall yourselves, thus well you be when the lamp of your tremble with dread of dissolutson and shudder at the brief existence has been burned out. Think how soon mysteries of the future; look down, we beseech Thee, death, br you, will be a reality. Man’s lefe 15 like a from Thy glorious and eternal day into the dark flower, which blooms to-day and to-morrow is faded, 109 108 MASONIC MANUAL. aITiJAL FOR A LODGE OF 5OititOW. on the Divine promLses can we satisfy the yearnings cast aside, and trodden under foot. The most of us, of an immortal soul. The cradle speaks to us of re- my brethren, are fast approaching, or have already membrance, the coffin of hope, of a blessed trust in a passed the meridian of life, our sun is sinking in the glotions immortality, and a never ending existence west, and 0 how much more swift is the passing of our beyond the gloomy portals of the tomb! declining yearsthan whenwestarted upon the journey Let these reflections convince us how vain are all and believed, as theyoung are too apt to believe that the wranglings and bittemesses engendered by the the roseate hues of the rising sun of our existence were collisions of the world, how little in dignity above always to be continued. When we look back upon the puny struggles of ants over a morsel of food or the happy days of our childhood, when the dawning for the possession of an inch of soil. intellect first began to exercise its powers of thought, What shall survive us? Not, let us hope, the it seems but as yesterday, and that, by a simple petty strifes and bitternesses, the jealousies and effort of the will, we could put aside our manhood, heart-bornings, the small trials and mean advantages and seek again the loving caresses of a mother, or be we have gained, but rather the noble thoughts, the happy in the possession of a bauble; and could we words of truth, the works of mercy and justice, that ‘V now realixe the idea that our last day had come, our ennoble and light up the existence of every honest whole earthly life would seem but as the space of man, however humble, and live for good when his time from yesterday until to-day. Centuries upon body, like this remnant of humanity, is mouldering centuries have rolled away behind u \ before us 1c; jnd upon in its parent dust stretches out an eternity of yeats to c~rn the narrow boundary between the pastand the pres- Let the proud and vain consider how soon the ent flickers the puny taper we term our hfe. When gaps are filled that are made in society by those who we came into the world we knew naught of what had die around them, and how soon time heals the wound been before us, but, as we grew up to manhood we that death inflicts upon the loving heart; and from learned of the past; we saw the flowers bloom as they this let them learn humility, and that they a~e but had bloomed for centuries, we beheld the orbs of day drops in the great ocean of humanity. and night pursuing their endless course among the And when God sends his angel to us with the stars, and as they pursued it from the birth of light scroll of Death let us look upon it as an act of mercy, we learnedwhat men had thought and said and done, to prevent many sins and many calamities of a longer from the begining of the world to our day; but only life, and lay our heads softly down, like one through the eye of faith can we behold what is to Who wraps the drapery of his couch about him, come hereafter, and only through a firm reliance up- And liei down to pieaiant dreami I 110 MASONIC MANUAL. RITUAL FOR A LODGE OF 5ORROW. 111 For this, at least, man learns by death that his in ‘l’hy wrath; we spend our years as a tale that is calamities are not immortal. To bear grief honor- told. ably and temperately, and to die willingly, are the Worshspful Master—The days of out- years are duties of a good man and a true Mason. three score years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be four score years, yet is their Singing of hymn by choir, suth as Nearer, my Cod, to Thee,” strength labor and sorrow: for it is soon cut off, and or piece of solemn music, or both. we fly away. Sensor Wardeu—Who knoweth the power of Thine Worshspful Master (calling up the Lodge)—Lord, anger? Even according to Thy fear, so is Thy Thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. wrath. Sensor Wardeu—Before the mountains were Junior Warden—So teach u~ to number our days brought forth or ever thou hadst formed the earth that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God. The Master and Wardens resume their seats: the brethren are sealed, and the Chaplain rises, who reidi or recites the Juwior Warden—Thou turnest man to destruction following, or other appropnaie passage, of Scripture: and sayest, Return, ye children of men. Worshipful Master—For a thousand years in thy Chaplasu—Loi He goeth by me, and I see Him not. sight are but as ycstcrdny when it is past, and as a He passeth on also, but I perceive Him not. Be- 1 He taketh away, and who can hinder Him~ watch in the night. hold Sensor Warden—Thou car nest them away as with Man that is born of woman is of few days and full a flood; they arc as aleep; in the ~uorning they are of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower and is cut like grass which groweth up. down; he fleeth also as a shadow, and eontin~ieth not. Seeing his days are determissed the number of his Junior Warden—In the morning it flourishes and months are with Thee. Thou hast appoint~d his groweth up; in the evening it is cut down and bounds that he cannot pass; turn from him that he withereth. may rest, till he shall aceostiplish, as an hireling, his Worshipful Master—For we are consumed by day. For there is hope of a tree if it- be cut down, Thine anger, and by Thy wiath are we troubled. Sensor Warden—Thou hast set our iniquities be- that it will sprout again; and that the t’ender branch th~reof will not cease. Though the roots thereof fore Thee, our secret sins in the light of Thy coun- wax ~id in the earth and the stock thereof die in the tenance. ground, yet through the scent of water it will bud Junior Warden—For all our days are passed away A 112 MASONIC MANUAL. RITUAL FOR A LODGE OF soaaow. 118 and bring- fortl~i boughs like a plant. But man I said, in the cutting off of my day I shall go to the dieth and wasteth away; yea, man giveth up the gates of the grave; I am deprived of the residue of ghost and where is he? As the waters fail from the my years; I said, I shall not see the Lord, even the sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up, so m.ap Lord in the land of the living; I shall behold man no I lieth down and riseth not; till the heavens be no more with the inhabitants of the world. Behold! more they shall not awakenor be raised out of their, for peace I had great bitterness; but Thou hast in sleep. love to my soul delivered it from the pit of cor- My days are passed, my purposes are broken off, ruption. For the grave cannot praise Thee, death even the thoughts of my heart. If I wait, the grave cannot celebrate Thee; the living, the living he is mine house. I have made my bed in the dark- shall praise Thee as I do this day. ness. I have said to corruption, “Thou art my Are not my days few? Cease, then, and let me father.” And where is now thy hope? As for my alone, that I may take comfort a little before I go hope, who will see it? They shall go down to the whence I shall not return even to the land of dark- bars of the pit, where our rest together is in the dust. ness, and the shadow of death. A land of darkness My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh. as darkness itself, and of the shadow of death, with- Ohi that my words were now written; Oh that they out any order; and where the light is as darkness. K were printed in a book; that they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock forever!. For I An interval of profound silence, all thelights in the ball put oni, know that my Redeemer liveth, and He shall stand save the thsee small burning tapers at the East, West and South at the latter day upon the earth. And though after Stations, the four brethren around the catafaique will also ex- tinguish their tapers; after another period of silence, Low my skin worms shall destroy this body, yet in my Twelve will be sounded on a gong, very sfcsely, then the Master flesh shall I see God. Whpm I shall see for myself will address the Senior Warden: and mine eyes shall behold, and not another. For Thou cast me into the deep, in the midst of Worshipful Master—Brother Senior Warden, in the seas, and Thy floods compassed me about; all this‘hour of gloom ‘and darkness, when death stares Thy billows and Thy waves passed over me. Then us in the face, when the shin slips from the fingers, I said, I am cast out of Thy sight; yet will I look and the flesh cleaves from t again toward Thy holy temple. The w~ters com- we do? - he bones, what shall passed me about, even to the soul, the dept>s Senior Warden—Worshipfof Sir, the light of closed me round a~out~.the weeds were wrapped nature and of reason fails us here. The feeble rays about my head. penetrate not the darkness of the tombi Let us 1 If

5I¶rUAL FOR A LODGE OF SORROW. 114 MAsONiC MANUAL’. 116 look above to Him whose omniscience ruleth both Response—so mote it be. Worshipful Master—Brother Senior Warden, your death and the grave. advice was timely and well. Masons should always Worshipful ~bster—Brother Chaplain, lead us in remember that when human strength and wisdom addressing our earnest petitions to that Almighty fail, they have an lnexhaustible fountain of both II I Father, who ever lends a listening ear to His suffering open to them from above, through the medium of children. prayer. Brothers Senior and Junior Wardens, Chaplain—Our Father, who art in heaven, it liath join me around these solemn emblems of mortality, pleased Thee to take from among us those who were and assist me in paying the last Masonic honors to our brethreh. Let time, as it heals the wounds thus to our departed brethren. inflicted upon our hearts and upon the hearts of those who were near and dear to them, not erase the The Wardens, Deacons and Stewards will now approach the salutary lessons engraved there; but let those ldssons, East and f6rm a procession, thus,’ / -‘/ always continniing distinct and legible, make us and ‘“I them wiser and better. And whatever distress and 7 ‘ Two Stewaids with white sods, trouble may hereafter come upon’ us, may we ever tt-‘ Two Wade 05, with columns, be consoled by the reflection that Thy wisdom aisd j#-The Worshipful Master, supported by the Senior and ~1~ Thy love are equally infinite, and that our sorrows Junior Deacons with black rods, are not the visitations of Thy wrath, but ‘the result of the great law of harmony by which everything is The procession will move once around the catafalque to slow s nd solemn music (Pleyei’s Hymn is very appropriate). On being conducted to a good and perfect issue in the srriving at the East, the piocession wil halt and open to the fullness of Thy time. Let the loss of our brethren ri5ht and left. The Junior Warden will then advance to the increase our affection for those who are yet spared cat afalque, and, placing upon it a bunch of white flowers, xviii to us, and make us more punctual:n the perfonnance say of the duties that Friendship, Love and .Honor Junior Warden—In memory of our departed demand When it comes to us also to. die may a brethren, I deposit these white flowers, emblematical firm and abiding trust in Thy mercy dispel the gloom of that pure life to which they have been called, and and dread df dissolution. Be with us now, that we reminding us that as these children of an hour will may serve Thee in spirit and pnderstanding. And droop and fade away, so, too, we shall soon follow td Thy name shall be ascribed the praise forever. those who have gone before us, and inciting us so to Amen. fill the brief span of our existence that we may leave to our survivors a sweet savor of remembrance.

-ffi ill 55’ It RITUAL FOR A LODGE OF soasow. 117 116 MASONIC MANUAL. sitcrtlii:ti, alone survive and bear froit in the lives of there the Funeral Grand Honors are given cure. The Junior Warden then returns to his place and an interval tlvusc who stnve to emulate them. of profound silence will he ohserved While, therefore, nature will have its way, and The proceasson will then lie formed and move as hefore to hIlt’ tears will fall upon the graves of our brethren, the sound of slow music twice around the catafalque. Ict us be reminded by the evergreen, symbol of our They will open as hefore. and the Senior Warden approachiog faith tn immortal life, that the dead are but sleeping, the catafaique, will place upon it a wseath of whste flowers, and say and be comfortedb ythereflection thatthesrmemories will not be forgotten, that they will still be loved by Sensor Warden—As the sun sets in the west, to those who are so soon to follow them, that in our close thc day and herald the approach of night, so archives their names are written, and that in our one by one we lay us down in the darkness of ths hearts there is still a place for them. And so, trus- tomb to wait in its calm repose for the time when ting in the tnflnste love and tender mercy of Him the heaven shall pass away as a sosoll, and man without whose knowledge not even a sparrow fails, standing in the presence of the Infinite, shall realize let us prepare to meet them where there is no part- the true end of his pilgrimage here below. Let ing, anA where with them we shall enjoyeternal rest K these flowers be to us the symbol of remembrance of all the virtues of our brethren who have preceded us Here the Funeral Grand Honors are given three times, all re- peatmg logether at the last “The wilt of God is accomplishcd to the Silent Land, and token of that fraternal alli- So More it he Amen ance which binds us while on earth, and which we After an interval of profound silence, the Master having re- hope will finally unite us in heaven. turned to his place in the East, and the Wardens, Deacons and Stewards to their places, the Master will lead in the following Here the Funeral Grand Honors are gsven twice. service, atl joining in the responses The Senior Warden then returns to his place, and an interval of profound silence will he oliserved. Worshipful A’Iaster—Oh, give thanks unto the The procession will again he formed, and move three times Lord, for He is good. around the catafalque to siow music as hefore Arriving in the East, the Master will advance and place upon Response—For His mercy endureth forever. the urn a wreath of evergreen, and say. Worshipful Master—Oh, give thanks unto the God of Gods. Worshipful Master—It is appointed unto men once Response—For His mercy endureth forever. to die, and after death cometh the resurrection. Worshipful Master—Oh, give thanks unto the The dust shall return to the earth, and the spirit Lord of Lords. unto God who gave it. In the grave all men are Response—For His mercy endoreth forever. equal; the good deeds, the lofty thoughts, the heroic K 118 MASONIC MANUAL. RtTUAL FOR A LODGE OF SORROw. 119 Worshipful Master—To Him who alone doeth Chaplain—But some man will say. Ho& are the great wonders. dc~icI raised up? and with what body do they come? Response—For His mercy endoreth forever. ‘I iou fool, that which thou sowest is not quicknned Worshipful Master—To Him that by wisdom circept it die; and that which thou sowest, thou sow- I made the heaven. ost not that body that shall be, but hare graio; it may Response—For E{is mercy endureth forever. chance of wheat or of some other grail; but God Worshipful Master—To Him that stretchcd out giveth it a body as it hath pleased Him, and to every the earth above the waters. seed his own body All flesh is not the same flesh, Response—F?or His mercy endoreth forever, but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of Worshipful Master—To Him that made grer~ beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. lights. There are also celestial bodies. ~• Response—For His mercy enduceth forever. Response (by all)—And bodies terrestrial.. Worshipful Master—The sun to rule by day. ChoPlain—But the glory of the celestial is one. Response-For His mercy endureth forever. Response—And the glory of the terrestrial is Worshipful Master—The moon and stars to rule another. by night. Chaplain—There is one glory of the sun and Response-—For 1-Its mercy endoreth forever. another glory of the moon and another glory ~f the Worshipful Master—Who remembered us in our stars low estatc. Response—For one star differeth from another /- Response—For His mercy endureth forever. star in glory. Worshipful Master—Oh, give thanlis unto God of Chaplain—So also is the resurrection of the dead. heaven. It is sown in corruption - Response—For His mercy endoreth forever. Response—It is raised in incorruption

After which the Master will address the Chaplain as follows: Chaplain—It is sown in dishonor. Response—It is raised in glory. Worshipful Master—Brother Chaplain, read to us~ Chaplain—It is sr~wn in weakness. from Holy Writ, that Great Light in Masonry, Response—It is raised in power. words of comfort and hope, to cheer us in our dark- Chaplain—It is sown a natural bod~. ness and despondency. Response—It is raised a spiritual body: The Chaplain will then proceed to the catafaique. where he ChaPla~n—T here is a natural body and -there is a will conduct the following service

I — SITUAL FOR A LODGE OF SoaROw 121 I 120 MASONIC MANUAL. Response—O Grave, where is thy victory’? spiritual body; and so it is written, The, first n~an, As the concluding words are pronounced. “0 grave, where is Adam, was made a living soul. - - I thy victory?” the lights in the hall will he raised to great hrsi. Response—The last Adam was made a quicken- haney; the four hrethren sittiisg around the catafaique will re- ing spirit. light’ the tapers while a strain of triumphant music will he play. Cheplain—The first man is of the eaIth, earthy. ed, simultaneouslg with the turning onof the lights. Response—The second man is the Lord from The Chaplain will setum to his place in the East and the choir should sing a triumphant hymn heaven. The Master will then add#ess the Orafors who have -heen Chaplain—As is the earthy, such are they also chosen to pronounce the eulogiums, on the dereased hrethren that are earthy. as follows: Response—And as is the heavenly, such are theye Worshipful Master—Brother Orators, let Masonry also that are heavenly. speak to us through your lips of our deceased Cheplain—And as we have bornu the image of the brethren, who haVe gone away from us. Tell us -‘ earthy, the story of their lives, and recount their virtues, 2 Response—We shall also bear the image of the that we may remember and imitate them. But let heavenly. their faults and their errors be forgotten and for. Chaplain—Behold’ I show you a mystery. We given, for to say that they had these is but to say shall not all sleep. that the)i were human. Response—But we shall all be changed. Chaplarnln a moment, in the twinkling of an The Oxator or Orators will thenpionoucice the eulogiuni ni eulogiums. Should there he more .eulogiums than one, they eye, at the last trump; for the trumpet shall sound should be interspersed with music and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we Aftec the concluding oration, the choir will sing a clbsing od~ shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on to the tune of “Old Hundred” ineorruption. Response-A ~td this mortal must’ put on Un- CLOSLNO CEREMONY. mortality Worshipful Master—Brother Senior Warden, our, Chaplain—So when this corruptible shall have put recollections of our departed brothers have beun re- on incorruption and this mortal- shall have put on frushed, and we may now ask ousselves were they immortality then shall be brought to pass the saying just and perfect Masons, -worthy men, unwearied that is written: toilers in the vineyard, and possessed of so many Response-Death is swallowed up in victory. virtues as to overcome their faults and shorteom. Chaplain—O Death, where is thy sting, 122 MASONIC MANUAL. RITUAL FOR A LODGE OF SORROw. 123 ings? Answer, these questions as Masons should to walk that when we lay us down to the last sleep, answer. it may be the privilege of the brethren to strew white Sensor W rden—Worshipful Sir; man ~udgeth not flowers upon our graves, and keep onr memories as of man. He, whose infinite and tender mercy a pleasant remembrance. passeth nfl comprehension, whose goodnessendureth ~rother Senior Warden, announce to the brethren forever, has call&d our ~brethrha hen’ce. L& Him that our labors are now concluded, and that it is my judge. pleasure that this Lodge of Sorrow be now closed. ]n ancient Egypt, no oWe could gain admittance to Senior Warden—Brother Junior Warden, the the sacred asylum of the tomb until he had passed a labors of this Lodge of Sorrow being now ended, it is under the most solemn judgment before a grave the pleasure of the Worshipful Master that it be now (I ‘9 tribunal. closed. Make due announcement to the brethren, Princes and peasants came there to be judged, and invite them to assist. escorted only by ~their virtues and their vices. A Junior Warden (calling up the Lodge)—Brethren, public accuser recounted the history of their lives, the labors of this Lodge of Sorrow being now ended, and threw the penetrating light of truth on their it is the pleasure of the Woishipful Master that it be actions. If it were adjudged that the dead man had now closed led an evil life, his memory was condemned in the Worshipful Master—Let us unite with our Chap- presence of the nation, and his body was denied the lain in an invocation to the Throne of Grace. honors of sepulture. Usual closing prayer by the Chaplain. >1 Masonry has no such tribunal to sit in judgment upon her dead; with her, the good which her sons Worshipful Master—This Lodge of Sorrow is now have done lives after them, and the evil is interred closed. with their bones She does require, hdwever, that whatever is said concerning them shall be the truth; Usual Masonic benediction by the Chaplain The Master will then seat the Lodge in the usual way. and should it ever happen that of a Ma5on who dies After the public baa retired, the procesiaon will then be re- nothing goad can be truthfully said, the will .motrrn formed jathe same order and returnto the place fromwhence it fully and pityingly bury him but of her sight, in set out, where the duties of Freemasonry will be resumed and silence. lit Lodge closed in due form. Worshepful Master—Brethren, let us profit by the admonitions of this solemn occasion; lay to hedrt the truths to which we have listened, and resolve so

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Master Masons, two and two, CEREMONY OF LAYING A CORNER STONE. Two Stewards, with white rods, Junior Deacons, I This is distinctively a Grand Lodge ceremony, and requires Senior Deacons, the opening of the Grand Lodge. It cannot be preformed by a Secretaries, Subordinate Lodge. Treasurers, These ceremonies are conducted by the Grand Master in per- Past Wardens. son, or by some brother acting for him, under special written Junior Wardens, authority, assisted by the Grand Officers or brethren appointed to fill their places for the time being All affiliated Masons are MastersSeniorPast Masteas,Wardens,of Lodges, entitled to a place in the procession. A No corner-stope should be laid with Masonic ceremonies ex- Grand Tiler, with drawn sword, cept those of acknowledged public structures, such as churches, Grand Stewards, with white rods, court-houses, school buildings, or asylums, or bffildings which A brother with a golden vessel containing corn, I are to be used for Masonic purposes, and then only by special Two brothers with silver vessels, one cont&ntng wine, request of the proper authorities the other oil, When practicable, the stone should be laid in the Northeast Principal Architect with Square, Level and Plumb, corner of the building, and engraved with the year of Masonry Grand Secretary and Grand Tieasurer, Ni in which, and the name of the Grand Master by whom, it is The Holy Bible, Square and Compasses, carried by a laid. Master of a Lodge, supported by two Stewards with Suitable arrangements must be made for lowenng the stone white rods; by three gradual motions A platform, sufficiently large to Grand Ojnplain, accommodate the GraM Master and the officeis of the Grand ci The Five Orders, Lodge, the Chief Magistrate and other civil officers of the place, Past Grand Wardens, and the official body under whose charge the structure is to be Past Deputy Gtiand Masters, erected, is necessary It is the duty of the local Lodge to see PasCGrand Masters, that all the preparations are made, and also the proper solemn ‘Chief Magistrate of the place (if a Mason), ity observed by the spectators U Grand Wardens, A band of music is provided and the brethren appear in the Deputy Grand Master; insignia of the Order, dressed in black with white gloves and Book of Constitutions; carried by the Master of the aprons 6ldest Lodge; The Grand Lodge is convened at the appointed time, at some Grand Master, supported by the two Grand Deacons, convenient amnd suitable place, and is opened in Ample Foim with black rods The proper instructions are given by the Grand Master, after which the procession, being arranged by the Grand Marshal, On arnvangat the structure where the stone is to be laid, the sets out in the following order procession opens to the right and left, and uncovenn~, the Music, (hand Master and his officers repair to the platform, which will Tiler, with drawn sword, hu surrounded by the rest ol the brpthren Two Stewaids. with white rods,

¶TTThu 126 MASONIC MANUAL. LAYING CORNER-STONE 127 The band wiU then d,scouise music, or a choir will lung some kecp them in all their ways. May the Master, appropriate ode: L~’cllow Crafts and Apprentices be directed by Thy After which the Grand Master will say: most gracious favor, and furthered by Thy con- nued help. And may that more glorious building, As Masons we are taught in all our work that be- of which this shall be typical, be cemented and fose engaging in any great or important undertaking, adorned, completed and preserved by those goodly to first invoke the blessings of God. I therefore command silence and due attention, and call upon offices and kindly affections which He requires who you to unite with our Right Worshipful Grand Chap- will lay judgment to the line, and righteousness to a the plummet. And from this corner-stone, well- lain in an address to the Throne of Grace. tried, true and trusty, may the good work advance

The Grand Chaplain will then offer the following or an ex- in peace and harmony, until all worthy brethren’ teniporaneous prayer: shall bnng forth the headstone with shoutings, cry- ing grace, grace unto it. Almighty, Eternal God, Creator and upholder of Assist us mercifully, 0 Lord, in these our sup-~ the univcrse, who in the beginning hast laid the foun- plications and prayers, and dispose the way of Thy dation of the carth; and the heaven are the work of servants towards the attainment of everlasting Thy hands; as children of Thy creation we, too, salvation, that among all the changes and chances create and malce, plan and mold; and we, Thy of this mortal life they may ever be defended by Thy servants, by Thy kind providence, are assembled most gracious and ready help. And to Thy name here to-day to lay this foundation stone, on which will we give all the praise, both now and forever. shall rest a building to be closely identified with the 4men. highest intesiests of this city and county. Thou, 0 y God, knowest our needs in this, our present work. Response—So mote it be. In Thee is our wisdom, in Thee is our strength. Vouchsafe to us, we implore Thee, grace, wisdom Some appropriate antheos is then song. and understanding, that we may discharge the The Grand Master will then say: solemn duties of this hour to Thy honor and glory We fervently implore Thy blessing on all who Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden, it has shall be engaged in the erection of this building. been the custom among the fraternity of Ancient May all their bones be kept, that not one of them be Free and Accepted Masons, from time immemorial, broken. Give Thine angels charge over them. to on invitation, to assemble the ciaft and lay, with 128 MASONiC MANUAL. LAYiNG CORNER-STONE. 129

appropriate ceremonies, the foundation stones of If the building is intended for Masonic uses, the foilowing public edifices. In obedience to that custom, and wIlt lie intrudured, Sal not otherwise having a~ccepted the invitationof the building com- L~he Grand Master will call for the working tools of a Mason, mittee to lay, en due and ancient Masonic form, the ieiomt them with oil, and deliver them to the Master of the corner-stone of this building noxs~ in process of erec- ~building Lodge. tion, I am here to-day with the officers of the Grand AGrand Master—Worshipful Master of—— Lodge to perform- that duty. It is~ therefore, my Lo\4ge, No.— —, what will yoor Lodge be like? order, and you will proclaim it to the Right Wor- shipful Junior Grand Warden, and he to the craft, S The Master answers nothing, but, lifting up his eight hand. and others present, that they, having due -and time- points first to heaven, then, letting it fall, points to the earth and then extends buth arms to their utmost limit ly notice thereof, may govern themselves accordingly. Grand Master—It is a good plan, Worshipful Mas- 1 Senior Grand Warden—Right Worshipful Junior ter, but have you nothing more to tell me? Grand Warden, it is the ordee of the Most Wor- The Master makes no verbal reply to this question, hut puts shipful Grand Master of Masons of the State of his right hand on his heart and presses the forefinger of his left Alabama and its Masonic Jurisdiction, that the hand on hii lips corncr-stonc of this building be now laid in due and Grand Master—The Worshipful Master does well, ancient Masonic form. This you will proclaim to brethren; let us copy his example I the Craft and all present, that the proceedings of this occasion may be observed with due and becom-. Grand Maiter—Right Worshipful Grand Treas- ing solemnity. erer, it has ever been the custom of the Craft, on Junior Grand Warden—Brethren of the Masonic occasions like the present, to deposit in the cavity of fraternity, and all present, take notice fhat the Most the stone placed at the northeast corncr of the Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of the State of building certain memorials of the period in which it Alabama and its Masonic Jurisdiction, will now was erected, so that it, in the lapse of ages, the fury cause to be tested and tried the corner-stone of this if the elements, the violence of man, or the slow but building, that he may lay the same in due and ertain ravages of time should lay bare its foun- ancient Masonic form. You will therefore observe lion, an enduring evidence may be found by suc- that order and decorum which becomes the dignity ceeding generations to bear testimony to the untiring and solemnity of the occasion. industry of Free and Accepted Masons. Has such ii deposit been prepaced? I K.,

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Grand Treasurer—It has, Most Worshipful Grand • Grand Marshal—Craftsmen, you will fumish the Master, and the memorials are now in the casket is~ilitint, and, Architect, you will be before you. lilepared to lower the stone as you may be directed. Grand Master—Right Worshipful Grand Secretary The cement is furnished by the Creftamen, and the Architect you will read the list of memorials, that all may be states that the stone is ready to be Ioweeed. and presents the ‘I ‘ nformed. Gr~d Master with a trowel, when the Grand Master spreads the cement over the top of the stone on which the corner -stone The Giand Secretary then reads the list ol articles, amongst will rest which there should be a copy of the Holy writings, a list of the officers 01 the Grand Lodge for the curient year and ol the of- Grand Master Architect, let the ficers of the acting Grand Lodge by whom the stone is laid, and if the holding is for Masonic uses a roll of the building Lodge, stone be lowered one-third of the distance Breth- and if the building is a church oi public edifice, a list of the ren, join with me in the Public Grand Honors once. OflIrial Board having charge of its erection, to which there may (The order is obeyed.) Let the stone be lowered be added copies of the local papers, the names of the public two-thirds of the distance. Brethren, the Public officers of the city and county, the order of procession and the progriimme of the occasion, the coins and currency of the coun- Grand Honors twice. (The order is obeyed.) Let try, etc. the stone be lowered to its position Brethren, join At the conclusion of the reading of the articles deposited: with me in the Public Grand Honors by three times three (The order is obeyed.) Grand Master—Right Worship lul Grand Treasurer you will now deposit the casket in the cavity pre- During the lowering of the stone appropriate music will be pared for it, and may the Grand Architect of the lornished by the band, or the following may be sung by the Universe, in His infinite wisdom, grant that ages choir, to the tune of “Old Hundred” upon ages shall pass away ere it again be seen by Master Supremel to Thee this day, human eyes. Our corner-stone with praise we lay, All respond—So mote it be. And resting on Thy word lulfilid, To Thee, 0 Lord’ our house we build Then, during music, the Grand Treasurer will make the deposit Nor build we here with stcength alone Or carven wood or sculptured stone, Grand Mastes—Right Worshipful Grand Marshal, But squseely hewed and broadly planned, you will direct the Craftsmen to furnish the cement, Our lines we raise, like ai,hlars grand and the Architect to be prepared to lower the stone By Thee, 0 Lord, our work destined, to its proper position, The widow’s son his help shall find, 1~’

TING CORNER-STONE. 132 LATINO CORNER-STONE. LAX 133 iflice to that portion of the corner-stone which needs And we shall frame, for trembling youth. The winding stairs that lead to Truth. to be proved, and make report. The Deputy Grand N sate, applies the Square to the stone In Faith we toil, in Hope we climb To Charity, our Arch sublime, and says. And evermore the Key-stone see, Most Woishipful Grand Master, I find the corner- 0 Master’ Lord’ in Thee’ in Thee’ stone to be square. The Craftsmen have perlormed The principal Aichitect then presents the Grand Master with their duty. the Plumb. Level and Square, saying’ Grand Master—Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden, what is the jewel of your office? Most Worshipful Grand Master, the necessary preparations having been made for laying the cor- Senior Grand Warden—The Level, Most Worship- ful Grand Master. ner-stone of this building, I present you the Plumb, Grand Master—What are its moral and Masonic Level, and Square, those useful implements of the Craft, by whith you will be able to ascertain that uses? Sentor Grand Warden—Morally it teaches us the materials have been properly prepared, and the equality, and its use is to lay honizontals. corner-stone you are about to lay well formed, true Grand Master—Apply the implement of your and trusty. office to the corner-stone and make report.

The Grand Master, taking the three soplements is his hand’ The order is obeyed. dutributes them successively, the Plumb to the Junior Grand Warden, the Level to the Senior Grand Warden, the Square to Senior Grand Warden—Most Worshipful, I find the Deputy Grand Master, and says the corner-stone to be level. The Craftsmen have Grand Master—Right Worshipful Deputy Grand performed their duty. Master, what is the jewel of your office? Grand Master—Right Worshipful Junior Grand Deputy Grand Master—The Square, Most Wor- Waiden, what is the jewel of your office! Junior Grand Warden—The Plumb, Most Wor- shipful Grand Master. Grand Master—What are its moral and Masonic shipful Grand Master. uses? Grand Master—What are its moral and Masonic Deputy Grand Master—To square our actions by uses? Junior Grand Warden—Morally, it teaches recti- the square of virtue, and prove our work tude of conduct, and we use it to try perpendiculars. Grand Master— Apply the implement of your LAYING CORNERSTONE. 135 134 MASONIC MANUAL. the Senior Grand Warden then comes forward with the yes- Grand Master—Apply the implement of your twl of wint. and pouring it upon the stone, says office to the several edges of the corner-stone and make report. I pour this wine as an emblem of joy and gladness. May the Great Ruler of the Universe bless and pros- I The order is obeyed. per our national, state and city governments, preserve the union of the States, and may it be a bond Junior Grand Warden—Most Worshipful, I find of friendship and brotherly love that shall endure the corner-stone to be plumb The Craftsmen have through all time. performed their duty. Response—So mote it be

The Grand Master approaches the stone and striking it three times with his gravel, will say The junior Grand Warden then comes forward with the ves- ii sel of oil, and pouring upon the stone, says Grand Master—This corner-stone has been duly I pour this oil as an emblem of peace. May its tested by tL~e proper implements of Masonry I blessings abide with us continually, and may the find that the Craftsmen have skillfully and faith- grand Master of heaven and earth shelter and pro- fully performed their duty, and I do declare the stone to be well jormed, true and trusty, and correct- tect the widow and orphan, shield and defend them from the trials and vicissitudes of the world, and so ly laid, according to the rules of our ancient craft. And may this work, auspicously begun, be con- bestow mercy upon the bereaved and afflicted, that tinued and completed by the benign principles of they may know sorrow and trouble no more. Response—So mote it be. peace, harmony and brotherly love. Let the elements of consecration now be presented~ The Grand Master, standing in front of all and extending his hands makes the following The Deputy Grand Master comes foiward with the vessel of corn, and scattering it on the stone, says INVOCATION. I scatter this corn as an emblem oE plenty. May May the all-bounteous Author of nature bless the the blessings of bounteous heaven be showered upon inhabitants of this place with an abundance of the us, and upon like patriotic and benevolent under- necessaries, conveniences and comforts of life; takings, and inspire the hearts of the people with assist in the erection and completion of this building; virtue, wisdom and gratitude. protect the workmen agaiQst every accident; long Response—So mote it be preserve the structure from decay; and grant to us LAYING CORNER-STONE. 136 MASONIC MANUAL. [37 all a supply of the corn of nourishment, the wine of it Great Architett of the Universe. We have ii iong us, concealed from the eyes of all men, secrets refreshment, and the oil of joy. which cannot be divulged, and which have never Grand Master—Brethren, assist me in giving the Public Grand Honors. hcen found out, but these secrets are lawful and I honorable, and not repugnant to the laws of God or The Grand Master then delivers over to the Architect the man. They were intrusted in peace and honor to implements of Archeectirre, saying the Masons of ancient times, and having been faith- Worthy Brother (or Sir),having thus far, as Grand folly transmitted to us, it is our duty to convey them unimpaired to the latest posterity. Unless our Master of Masons, laid the corner-stone of this struc- 1 ture, I now deliver these implements of your pro- Craft were good and our calling honorable, we should fession into yotir hands, intrusting you with the not have lasted for so many centuries, nor should we superintendence and direction of the work, having have been honored with the patronage of so many full confidence in your skill and capacity to conduct illustrious men in all ages, who have ever shown the same in such a manner that the building may themselves ready to promote oar interests and rise in order, harmony and beauty, and perfected in defend os from all adversaries. We are assembled strength, that it may answer every purpose for which hese to-day in the face of you all, to build a house, it is intended, to your credit and the satisfaction which, we pray God may deserve to prosper, by and honor of those who have trusted you with the becoming a place of concourse for good men, and promoting harmony and brotherly love throughout work, having no doubt that as it has been happily begun, it will be carried on, by God’s will, to a hap- the world, till time shall be no more. py ending. Response—So mote it be. A men.

Some appropriate anthem may now be sung A voluntary collection is then made by the Grand Stewards Then follows an mong the brethren for the needy worlcmen, or other appro- i.ste object, as may be soggested by the Grand Master, and ORATION ho sum thos collected is plated upon the stone by the Grand or the Grand Master may address the assembly as follows I, casorce, during which the following tong is song in honos of RI i.onry: Men and bietheen here assembled, be it known Air—America unto you that we be lawful Masons, true and faith- Hail, Masonry divine, ful to the laws of our coontry, and engaged, by Glory of ages shine, solemn obligations to erect magnificent buildings, Long marit thou ieign Whereer thy Lodges stand. to be serviceable to the brethren, and to fear God, LAYING CORNER-STONE. 139 :18 MASONIC MANUAL. Lord lift up His countenance upon us and give us May they have great command, And always grace the land, peace. Amen. Thou art divine Response—So mote it be.

Great labrirs still arise, After which the procession retuens in the same order to the And giace the acure skies— place whence it set out, and the Grand Lodge is closed in Ample Great are thy schemes, Form Thy noble orders are Matchless beyond compare, No art with thee can share Thou art divine

I-firan, the Architect, Did all the craft direct How they should build, Solomon, great Israel’s King, Did mighty blessings bring, And left os room to sing. Hail, Royal AnT r Grand Master—Right Worshipful Grand Marshal, make proclamation that this cori’ser-stone has been laid agiceably to the usages of Ancient Crait Mas- onry, and in Ample form. Grand Mars/sal—By order of th~ Most Worship- ful Grand Master of Masons of the State of Alabama and its Masonic Jur~sdiction, I proclaim that this corner-stone is laid agreeably to the usages cf An- cient Craft Masonr~r, and in Ample Form.

rhc following or some other appropriate benediction is then pronoi.inccd by the Grand Chaplain

The Lord bless us and keep us: the Lord make His face to shine upon us and be gracious unto us the K>

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Tho Master of the Lodge to which the hall to he dedicated DEDICATION OF MASONIC HALLS. belongs then rises and addresses the Grand Master as follows.

At the time appointed for the celebration of the ceremony of Most Wotshspful Grand Master: The brethren of dedicatiOn the Grand Master and his officers, accompanied by Lodge, being animated with a the members of the Grand Lodge, meet in a convenient room desire to promote the honor and interest ol the Craft; near the place where the ceremony is to be performed and the have erected a Masonic Hall for their Convenience Grand Lodge is opened iii Ample Form and accomodation. They are desirous that the The procession is then formed under the direction of the Grand Marshal, when the Grand Lodge moves to the hall to be same should be examined by the Grand Lodge; and dedicated in the following order: if it should meet thejI approbation, that it be solemn- Music ly dedicated to Masonic purposes, agreeably to Grand Tiler, w,th drawn sword, ancient form and usage. Grand Stewards, with white rods, A Past N astee, bearing the Holy writings, Square and The Architect or brother who has had the management ofthe Compasses, structure then addresses the Grand Master as follows: Two burning tapers, borne by two Past Masters, Grand Chaplain; Most Worshipful Grand Master. Having been Past Grand Wardens, intrusted with the superintendence and management Past Deputy Grand Masters, of the workmen employed in the construction of this Past Grand Masters, edafice, and having, according to the best of my Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, Junior Grand Warden, carrysog a sffver vessel with corn; ability, accomplished the task assigned me, I now Senior Grand Warden, carrying a silver vessel with wine, return my thanks foi the honor oF this appointment, Deputy Grand Master, carrying a golden vessel with oil, aad beg leave to surrender up the implements which The Lodge, covered with white linen, tarried by four brethren, werc committed to my care, when the foundation of Master of the Oldest Lodge, carrying a book of Consti- this fabric was laid (presenting to the Grand Master tutions, the Square, Level and Plumb), humbly hoping that Grand Master, supported by Senior and Junior Grand the exertions which have been made on this oc- Deacons casion will be crowned with your approbation, and When the Grand Officers arrive at the centre of the Lodge• that of the Grand Lodge. room the Grand Honors are given. Thc Grand officers then repair to their respective statsons. To which the Grand Masies replies. Thc Lodge is placed in front of the alter, towards the East, and the gold and silver vessels and lights are placed acoond it. Brother Architect The skill and fidelity displayed in the execution of the trust reposed in you at the An ode may be sung DEDICATION OF MASONIC BALLS. 143 142 MASONIC MANUAL CONSECRATION PRAYER. commencement of this undertaking have secured the entire approbation of the Grand Lodge; and they Almighty and ever-glorious and gracious Lord I sincerely pray that this edifice may continue a last- God, Creator of all things, and Governor of every- ing monument of the taste, spirit and liberality of thing Thou hast made, mercifully look upon Thy its founders. servants, now assembled in Thy name and in Thy presence, and bless and prosper all our works begun, The Deputy Master then sues and says continued and ended in Thee. Graciously bestow upon us Wisdom in all our doings; Stiength of mind Most Worshipful Grand Master The hall in in all our difficulties, and the Beauty of haimony and which we are now assembled, and the plan upon holiness in all our communications and work. Let which it has been constructed, having met with your Faith be the foundation of our Hope, and Charity approbation it is the desire of the Fraternity that it the frmt of our obedience to Thy revealed will. should be now dedicated, according to ancient form May all the proper work of our institution that and usage. may be done in this house be such as Thy wisdom V may approve and Thy goodness prosper. And, The Lodge is then uncovei ed and a procession is made around finally, graciously be pleased, 0 Thou Sovereign it in the following form, during which solemn music is played Architect of the Universe, to bless the Craft, where- Grand Tiler, with drawn sword, soever dispersed, and make them true and faithful Grand Stewards, with white rods, to Thee, to their neighbor, and to themselves. And A Past Ittastec, with light, when the time of our labor is drawing near to an end, A Past Master, with Bible, Square, and Compisses, supported by Giand Stewards with white rods, and the pillar of our strength is declining to the Two Past Masters, each with a light, ground, graciously enable us to pass through the Grand Secretary and Treasurer, “valley of the shadow of death,” supported by Thy Jumor Grand Wsrden, with vessel of corn. rod and Thy staff, to those mansions beyond the Senior Grand Warden, with vessel of wine, Deputy Grand Mastcr with vessel of oil, skies, where love, and peace, and joy forever reign Grind Master, supported by Senior and Junior Grand before Thy throne. Amen. Deacons. Response—So mote it be

When the procession arsives it the East it halts, the music ceases and the Grand Chaplain makes the following All the other brethren keep their places and assist in singing the ode, which continues dunng the procession, eacepting osly at the interval of dedication DEDICATION OF MASONIC HALLS. 145 144 MASONIC MANUAL. • Most Worshipful Grand Master. Wine, the em- ODE blem of refreshment, having been used by our

Air—Old Hundred ancient brethren in the dedication and consecration of their Lodges, I present you thss vessel ref wine, to Genius of Masonry, descend, be used on the present occasion accordingto Masonic And with thee bring thy spotless train, Constant oui sacred rites attend, form. While we adore thy peaceful reign, The Grand Master then sprinkles the wine upon the Lodge The first procession being made around the Lodge, the Grand ssying: Master having reached the East, the Junior Grand Warden pre sents the vessel of corn to the Grand Master, saying In the name of the holy Saints John, I do solemnly dedicate this hall to Virtue. Most Worshipful Grand Master: In the dedica- 5rial tions of Masonic Halls, it has been of immem custom to pour corn upon the Lodge, as an emblem The Grand Honors are twice repeated. of nourishment I, therefore, present you this ves- Bnng Charity, with goodness crowned, sel of corn, to be employed by you according to Encircled in thy heavenly robe’ ancient usage. Diffuse thy blessings all around, To every comer of the Globe. The Grand Master then, striking thrice with his gavel~ pours the corn upon the Lodge, saying The thsrd procession is then formed around the Lodge. and V the Deputy Grand Master presents the vessel ot oil to the Grand In the name of the great Jehovah, to whom all Mastei, saying honor and glory, I do solemnly dedicate this ball to Freemasonry. Most Worshipful Grand Master: I present you, to be used according to ancient custom, this vessel The Grand Honors are given of oil, an emblem of that joy which should animate every bosom on the completion of every important Bring with thee Virtue, brightest maid’ Bring Love, bring Truth, bring Friendship here, undertaking. While social Mirth shall lend her aid To smooth the wrinkled brow of care The Grand Master then pours the oil upon the Lodge, saying:

The second procession is then made around the Lodge, and In the name of the whole Fraternity, I do sol- the Senior Grand Warden presents the vessel of svine to the emnly dedicate this hall to Universal Benevolence. Grand Master. ssyisg I - I— — ~ ~ DEDICATION OF MASONIC HALLS. 147 116 MASONIC NANUAL. •one rap wsfh his gavel), and from the South (here the The Grand Honors are chrsce repeated. Junsor Grand Warden sfrskes one rap wrth hss gavel).

To heaven’s high Architect all prsise, Once (here the Junsor Grand Warden sfrskes once wsth All praise, alt gratitude be given, hrs gavel), twice (here the Sensor Grand Warden sfrskes Who deigned the human soul to raise, twsce wsfh his gavel), thrice (here the Grand Master By mystIc secrets, sprung from heaven. strskes thrsce wsfh hss gavel.) All interested will take The Grand Cheplain, standing before the Lodge, then makes due notice and govern themselves accordingly. the following Some suitable ode is then sung:

INVOCATION. The following or an appropriate original And may the Lord, the Giver of every good and perfect gift, bless the brethren here assembled, in all ORATION is then delivered: their lawful undertakings, and grant to each one of them, in needful supply, the corn of nourishment, Brethren: The ceremonies we have perfonned are V the wine of refreshment and the oil of ~oy A men. not unmeaning rites, nor the amusing pageants of an Response—SO mote it be. idle hour, but have a solemn and instructive import. Suffer me to point it out to you, and to impress upon The Grand Marshel will then slowly re-cover the emblem o~ your minds the ennobling sentiments they are so well the Lodge, accompanied by a strain of music, afte: which the Grand Master will resume his chair and the other Grand Officers adapted to convey. will take their respective stations and places This hail, designed and built by Wisdom, supported by Strength, and adorned in Beauty, we are first Grand ~aster—Right Worshipful Grand Marshal, to consecrate in the name of the great Jehovah, you will make proclamation that the hall in which which teaches us, in all our works, begun and finished we are now assembled has been solemnly dedicated to acknowledge, adore, and magnify Him. It to the purposes of freemasonry in Ample Form. reminds us, flIso, in His fear to enter the door of the Gresrd Marshaf—I am directed by the Most Wor- Lddge, to put our trust in Him while passing its ShIpleil Grand Master to proclaim, and I do hereby trials, and to hope in Him for the reward of its proclaim that this hall has been solemnly dedicated labors. to ~,e porposes of Freemasonry in Ample Form Let, then, its altar be devoted to His service, and ‘I’his proclamation is made from the East (here the its lofty arch resound with His praise. May the eye (reird Master strikes osie rap auth hss gavel), and which seeth in secret witness herk the sincere and liolyl the West (here the SeesorGsO4ld Warden strrkes DEDICATION OF MASONIC MALLS 149 148 MASONIC MANUAL. the assurance that every brother will dedicate his unaffected piety which withdraws from the en- affections and his abilities to the same generous pur- gagements of the world to silence and privacy, that pose; that while he displays a warm and cordial it may be exercised with less inteiruption and less affection to those who are of the Fiaternity, he will ostentation. extend his benevolent regards and good wishes to Ous march around the Lodge reminds us of the the whole family of mankind. travels of human life, in which Masonry is an en- Such, my brethren, is the significant meaning of lightened, a safe, and a pleasant path Its tes- the solemn rites we have just performed, because selated pavement of Mosaic-work intimates to us such are the peculiar duties of every Lodge. I need the ehequered diversity and uncertainty of human not enlarge upon them now, nor show how they affairs. Our step is time; our progression, eternity. diverge, as rays fiom the centre, to enlighten, to Following our ancient Constitutions, with mystic improve, and to cheer the whole circle of life, Their rites we dedicate this hall to the honor of Freemason- import and their application is familiar to you all. ry In their knowledge and their exercise may you ful- Our best attachments are due to the Craft. In fill the high purposes of the Masonic Institution. its prosperity, we find our joy, and, in paying it How many pleasing considerations, my brethren, honor, we honor ouiselves. But its worth trans- attend the present interview! While inalmost every cends our eneomiums, and its glory will outsound other association of men, political animosities, con- our praise. tentions and wars, interrupt the progress of human- Brethren: It is our pride that we have our names ity and the cause of benevolence, it is our dis- on the record of Freemasonry. May it be our high tinguished privilege to dwell together in peace, and ambition that they should shed a lustre on the im- engage in plans to perfect individual and social hap- mortal page! piness. While in many other nations our Order is The hall is also dedicated to Virtue. viewed by politicians with suspicion, and by the This worthy appropriation will always be duly ignorant with apprehension, in this county its mem- regarded, while the moral duties which our sublime bers are too much respected and its principles too lectures inculcate, \vith effective and impressive well known, to make it the object of jealousy or mis- pertinency, are cherished in our hearts and illus- trust. Our private assemblies are unmolested, and trated in oui lives. our public celedrations attract a more general appro- As Freemasonry aims to enhven the spirit of bation of the Fraternity Indeed, its importance, Philanthropy and piomote the cause of Chasity, so .ts credit and, we trust, its usefulness, are advancing we dedicate this hall to Universal Benevolence; in 150 MASONIC MANUAL. to a height unknown in any former age. The pres- INSTITUTING A LODGE UNDER DISPENSATION I’ ent occasion gives fresh evidence of the increasing affection of its friends; and this noble apartment, The new Lodge will meet in its hall, and the Grand Mastrr or fitted up in a style of such elegance and conveni- his deputised officer, will take his seat in the East, and open the ence, does honor to Freemasonry, as well as reflect Lodge, filling the various stations rn Ism the highest credit on the respectable Lodge for whose The Lodge being opened in the thud degree, the officiating officer will cause the dispensation to be read by the acting Sec- accoftimodatiois and at whose expense it is erected. ½ retary We ofler our best congratulations to the Worship- This being accomplished the officiating officerwill then cause ful Master, Wardens, officers and members of the the officers named in the warrant to assume their respective Lodge We commend their zeal and hope it will meet stations. After which the names of the officers appointed by with the most ample recompense- May their hall the Master of the new Lodge will be announced, when the officiating officer will deliver the following charges- be the happy resort of piety, virtue and benevolence; may it be protected from accidents and long remain CHARGE TO THE MASTER. a monument of their attachment to Freemasonry! May their Lodge continue to flourish, their union The Grand Lodge having committed to your case to strengthen, and their happiness to abound’ And the superintendence and government of the brethren when they and we all shall be removed from the who are to compose this new Lodge, you cannot be labors of the earthly Lodge, may we be admitted to insensible of the obligations which devolve on you the brotherhood of the perfect, in the building of as their head, nor of your responsibility for the faith- God, the hall not made with hands, eternal in the [ul discharge of the important duties pertaining to heavens your appointment- The honor, reputation,and usefulness of this Lodge The Grand Master will then call up the brethren and request will matenally depend upon your skill and assiduity, the Grand Chaplain to pronounce a suitable while the happiness of the members will be generally promoted in psoportion to the zeal and ability with BENEDICTION which you propagate the gentune principles of Free- The Giand Lodge is sgain formed in procession, as at first, masonry. For a pattern consider the great luminary returns to the room where it opened and is closed in Ample Form of l4ature, which, rising in the east, segularly diffuses light and lustre to all within its circle. Inlike manner it. is your duty to spread light and instruction to the Is ethren of this Lodge. Forcibly impress upon iNSTITUTION UNDER DISPENSATiON. 153 152 MASONIC MANUAL tarn no doubt that your future conduct will be such them the dignity and high importance of Masonry, as to merit the approval of your brethren and the and seriously admonish them never to disgrace it. lestimony of a good conscience. Charge them to practice out of the Lodge those duties which they have been taught in it, and, by CHARGE TO THE BRETHREN OF THE I amiable, discreet, and virtuous conduct, to con- LODGE. vince mankind of the goodness of the institution, so that, when a person is said to be a member of it, the Brethren of Lodge IJ.D. (who are called world may know that he is one to whom the bur- up by three raps): You have been formed under a dened heart may pour out its sorrows; to whom dis- dispensation into a Lodge of Ancient Free and Ac- tress may prefer its suit; whose band is guided by cepted Masons, and are empowered to confer the justice, and whose heart is expanded by benevo- several degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry, and to lence. In short, by a diligent observance of the transact the necessary business incident thereto. laws of our Grand Lodge, ancient landmarks and Your authority is strictly limited by the law of the regulations of Masonry, and above all the Holy Grand Lodge, AXF. &A. M. of Alabama, and your Scriptures, which are given as the sule and guide continuance as a Lodge under dispensation is sub- to your faith, you will be enabled to merit the con- 3ect to the will and pleasure of the Grand Master, fidence reposed in you. who may at any time revoke Ihe authority under which you are now working. CHARGE TO THE WARDENS It is your duty, as officers and members, to strictly Brothers Senior and Junior Wardens (who are obel the law, and in order to do so you should care- called up by two raps) You should he examples of fully study all of its ptovisions, as any departure good order and regularity, for it is only hy a due se- therefrom may subject you to censure, and might gard to the laws, in your own conduct, that you can icsult in the recalling of your dispensation. expect obedience to them from others- You are Lodges are first instituted under dispensation as assiduously to assist the Master, in diffusing light test of the ability of the officers and brethren to and imparting Loowledge to all whom he shall properly perform the duties incumbent upon them, place under your care. In the ahsence of the Master and if, after due trial, they are found worthy and you will succeed to the higher duties, your acquire- wull qualified, they are constitu ted and formed into ments must therefore he such that the Craft may ii.gular Lodges, with full power to work under never suffer for want of proper instiuction l?iom charter. the spirit which you have hitherto evinced, I enter- iNSTITUTION UNDER DISpENSATION. [55 154 MASONIC MANUAL PROCLAMATION. In addition to observing the law, it will also be the duty of the officers to conEorm to the rules and regu- Instituting Officer: In the name and by the au latioa of the Grand Lodge in regard to w3rk. The thority of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Grand Lodge has its own esoteric or secret work, Ancicnt Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama, I

and has a Grand Lecturer and District Lecturers to do proclaim that Lodge U. ~.D ~. of has been I teach it, and Lodges are required to conform strictly duly instituted in conformity to the rites of our thereto. The Manual adopted by the Grand Lodge institution and the charges of our ancient and honor- must be used, and no other. The desire on the part able Fraternity, and may our Heavenly Father pros- of Lodges under dispensation to confer degrees upon per, direct, and counsel you in all your doings. applicants too often results in the admission into our Fraternity oE some who are not worthy and well~ BENE DICTION BY INSTALLING OFFICER qualified. Bear in mind that the stability of OR CHAPLAIN. Lodge depends upon the quality of its members, and’ The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord not upon the number upon whom its favors are make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto bestowed. As the strength of a chain is tested by you The Lord lift up his countcnance upon you, its weakest [ink, so the standing of a Masonic Lodge give you peace. Amen. is measured by its weakest member. I especially Response (by all the brethren)—So mote it be. admonish you to inquire carefully into the character and standing of those who seek admission into our CONCLUDING INSTRUCTIOI’45 Fraternity. No man can add to or shed lustre upon 1 The Instituting Officer may conclude with Freemasonry; no one should be solicited to become such personal instructions as he deems proper Eor one of us. We confer favors upon those whom we accept, and we should know beyond question that the occasion; and handing to the Worshipful Master the recipients are worthy of what we have to impart he dispensation and the gavel of authority, he will resign the chair, and take the place vacated by the I charge you to guard well the portals of this Master The bretbren are seated and the Lodge Lolgo, as we have a right to know that every Free- mason you create is entitled to be greeted by the proceeds with its business. 2. Officers of the Lodges under dispensation are Fraternity as a friend and brother wheresoever dis- not entitled to be installed. porscd throughout the globe 3. The dispensation is to be copied into the Lodge Record Book. The Secretary will commence his INSIITUTION UNDER DISPENSATION 157 156 MASONIC SiaNUAL

minutes of the first communication thus “Under pRI1~ the petition. All petitions must be signed by liii’ petitioners themselves, in their own hand-writ-~ and by virtue of the following Dispensation, viz., I rig. and then set out the dispensation in full. After the dispensation is set out in full, the Secretary will con- 7. The Committee to which petitions must be referred must consist of three members of the Lodge, tinue:” Lodge No — was this day organ- and their names must appear in the minutes.’ .1’ ized by Brother — —Master, (or Past Master, 8. The fee for initiation must accompany the as the case may be) of — ——Lodge No. —---- with petition; and in every case the fee must be paid be- the following officers and members present: fore a ballot is had. If the party is rejected, the ~Here follows a form for the Secretary.) fee is returned, of course Hall of ——— Lodge No — 9. There can be no remission of fees to any (Here insert the date and place.) candidate, who receives the degrees, ito any excuse At the first communication of ——— Lodge No. or plea whatever. —— theie were present: 10 Lodges under dispensation do not pay any F (The instituting officer) W. M. 1 annual dues to the Grand Lodge, but must make out (or P. M.) of —-——-- Lodge No. —---, with Brother r their annual return. — (the Master named in the dispen- 11. The record should be written plainly, and in sation) on the right commencing any new subject the Secretary sbould The Secretary will then proceed according to the commence on another line, and not mix up the mat- lorm laid down in the Masonic Manual of Alabama ter in one continuous sentence. for keeping the minutes of a Lodge 12. The Lodge must send up to the Grand Lodge 4. The first communication need be opened only its Record Book for inspection of the Grand Lodge in the M. M. Degree but all succeeding ones will be Committee on Dispensations A copy of the Record opened, and the minutes kept, precisely as laid down will not answer. in the Code 13. Every Lodge under dispcnsation must form a 5 The full name of all petitioners must be inserted in the minutes; and the full name must also Code of By-Laws for its government. These by- laws must also be scat up to the Grand Lodge, but bc inserted in tbe Ledger, or the book where the accounts sgainst the members are kept. they must be entirely separate and apart from the 6 And in case of those who petition for aTh- ii oceedings, as they go to a different committee 4. As every Lodge is chartered for all time, it is iaticn the full name and number of the Lodge from [ways better to get a good, substantial, well-bound which he hails The Dumit, of course, must accom-

NI I — 158 MASONIC MANUAL. CONSTITUTING A NEW LODGE. Record Book at the begining- It will last longer’ and there is less danger of its being lost, consequent When a lawful number of Master Masons have organized ly it is cheaper. Every Lodge under dispensation undsr ths miss and regulations of ths Grand Lodgs, and worked a certain time as a Lodge, hy authority of a letter of dispen- is now required to buy its first Record Book from sation. they may petition the Grand Lodge at its Annual Com- the Grand Secretary. munication for a charter Every letter of dispensation expires by iimitaiion, and when the term of probation expires is. The Masonic Manual of Alabama 15 for sale by the Grand Secretary at $L25 per copy. If sent the petitsoners cannot convene as a Lodge of Masons until the Grand Lodge shall have granted a charter to the petitioners or by mail postage is added- continued the letter of dispensation If the prayer of the peti- 16. An account of the first communication must tioners be granted, a charter will issue, and the Grand Master always be promptly sent the Grand Secretary; also may commission a Present or a Past Grand Officer, a Present the names of the officers and the name of the Post- Worshipful Master or any affiliated Past Master to install the officers named in the charter, which ceremony shall take place office to which communications for the Master and after the Lodge hax been duly consecrated, dedicated and con- for the Secretary must be addiessed- stituted If the Grand Master or a Past Grand Master, in person attends the ceremony, the Lodge is said to be constituted in Ample Form, If the Deputy Grand Master only, it is said to be constituted in Due form, if the power of performing the ceremony be vested in any other person it is said to he constituted in form, On the day and hour appointed for consecrating, dedicating and constituting a new Lodge, the brethren thereof will assemble in its appointed Lodge-ioom, and the new Lodge will be opened in the Third Degree, The Grand Master and his officers, or their representatives and proxies meet at the same time in some place convenient to the Lodge-room, and open in the Third Degree The new Lodge then sends to the Grand Master the following message: Most Worshipful: The officers and bsethren of Lodge No.—, who are now assembled at have instructed me to infoem you Ihat the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was pleased Ic grant them a charter, authorizing them to form find open a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Fib

160 MAsONiC MANUAL. CONsTITUTING NEW LODGE 161 long-square the town of . They are now desii otis that shape, their Lodge should be Consecrated, Dedicated and covered with Constituted, and their officers installed in due and white linen), Junior and ancient form; for which purpose they are now met Senior Wardens, [lie Holy Writings, earned by the oldest orsome suitable mem and await the pleasure of the Most Worshipful her, not in office, Grand Mastei. The Worshipful Mastei, Music The Grand Lodge then moves in procession to the hall of the new Lodge When the Giand Master enters, the Grand Hon- THE GRAND LODGE ors are given by the new Lodge, the officers of which resign Grand Tiler, with drawn sword, their seats to the Grand Officers, and take their several stations A brother carrying a golden vessel of corn, on the left. If the ceremonies are to be performed in public the Two brethren carrying the silver vessels, one of wine, the Grand Maishal then forms the procession in the following order: other of oil, Tiler, with drawn sword, Grand Secretary, Two Stewards, with white rods, Grand Treasurer, I, Master Masons, two and two, A burning taper (should be of blue wax), borne by a Past Maa• ter, A Past Master, bearing the Holy Wntisgs, Square and Junior Deacons, with rods, Senior Deacons, wsth rods, Compasses, supported by the Giand Stewards with white rods, ii Secretanes, Two burning tapers borne by two Past Masters (the one on the right carrying a white taper and the one on the left carrying a Treasnrers, ~ Junior Wardens, with colomna red taper) Senior Wardens, with columns, The Tuscan and Composite Orders, Th The Done, Ionic and Corinthian Orders, Past Masters, -c I’ Past Grand Wardens, Masters of Lodges, with Hirsoss Past Deputy Grand Masters, THE NEW LODGE Past Grand Masters, aC The Globes, Tiler, with drawn sword, O Grand Chaplain, Stewards, with white rods, Junior and Senior Wardens, Master Masons, two and two, Deputy Grand Master, Junior and Senior Deacons, The Master of the oldest Lodge carrying the Book of Secretary and Treasurer, Constitutiopi, Two brethren carrying the Lodge (technically speaking, a piece Grand Master, supported by the Senioi and Junior Grand of furniture made in imitation of the Ark of the Cov- Deacons. enant, but in the ceremonies of constituting Lodges and dedicating halls, it is usnally a box of ob- ii

CONSTITUTING NEW LODGE 168 162 MASONIC MANUAL- eupierne and the ties of fraternity and friendship are The Marshals conduct the procession to the church or hall rlrvtr to be broken. Amen. where the services are to he performed When the front of the procession arrives at the door, they halt open to the right and Response—So mote it be. left, and face inward, wisile the Grand Master and others so succession pass through and enter the house AN ORATION BY A BROTHER. A platforTO is erected in front of the p,ilpst, and provided with MUSIC. seats for the accommodatiOn 01 the Grand Officers The Grand Marshal forms the officers and members of the The Holy Bible, Souaie and Compasses and Book of Consti- new Lodge so front of the Grand Master The Deputy Grand tution are pla:ed upon the table in frost of the Grand Master Master addresses the Grand Master as follows, the Lodee is then placed in the centre. upo’i a platform coveted with white satin or linen, and encompassed by the three tapers Most Worshipful: A number of brethren, duly and the vessels of corn, wine and nI instrncted in the mysteries of Masonry, having The following service then takes place. assembled together at stated periods, by virtue of a ( dispensation granted them for that propose, do now MUSIC. desire to be constituted into a regular Lodge, K The Grand Chaplain will then make the following or some agreeably to the ancient usages and Customs of the suitable prayer Fraternity.

Great and eternal God, the Universal Father’ The charter is presented by the Deputy Grand Master to the Creator of worlds and Ruler of Men, we bow before Graisd Master, who examines it, and if found correct, proclaims- Thee to render praises to Thy great and holy name. The charter appears to be correct, and is approved. We pray Thee to bless the work now begun with the Upon due deliberation the Grand Lodgehas granted LI corn of strength, the wine of refreshment and the oil the brethren of this new Lodge a warrant, establish- of joy. We invoke Thy blessing upon this great ing and confirming them in the rights and privileges brotherhood, and Thy aid in promoting its unity, of a regular constituted Lodge, which the Grand baemony and prosperity. 0, Thou Creator of the Secretary will now read Universe, look down from Thy heavenly abode, and from Thy band pour out upon this Fraternity those After the charter is read the Grand Master then says blessings with which Thou didst aforetime bless our We shall now proceed, according to ancient usage, fathers- And when we shall have ended our labors to constitute these brethren into a regular Lodge. on earth may we forever sing the songs of deliver - ance and )oy in that Heavenly Lodge where love is Whereupon the several officeis of the new lodge debverup their jewels and badges to their Master, who presents them.

V 164 MASONIC MANUAL. CONSTITUTING NEW LOOGE 165 with his own, to the Depute Grand Master, and he to theGrand Glory be to God On high. Master. NcrPorne—As it was in the beginning, is now and The Deputy Grand Master presents the Master-elect to the wtr shall be; world without end. Amen. Grand Master, saying The Deputy Grand Master presents the golden vessel of cur0 Most Worshipful: I present you Brother — trod the Senior and Junior Grand Wardens the silver vessels of whom the members of the Lodge now to be Consti- wine and oil to the Grand Master, who sponkles tEe elements of tilted have Chosen for their Master. consecration upon the Lodge The Grand Chaplain then continues The Grand Master asks the brethren U they remain satisfied with their choice (They bow in token of asrent Grant, 0 Lord our God, that those who are now The Master-sleet then presents, severally, his Wardens and other offirera, naming them in their respective offices. The about to be invested with the government of this Grand Master asks the brethren if they remain satisfied with Lodge may be endued with wisdom to instruct their each and all of them (They bow as before) brethien in all their duties. May brotherly love, The officers and members of the new Lodge form in front of relief and truth always prevail among the members 1 the Grand Master and the business of ronascration commences of this Lodge; and may this bond of union continue CONSECRATION to strengthen the Lodges throughout the world’ The Grand Master, attended by the Grand Officers, form Bless all our brethren wherever dispersed; and themselves in order around the Lodge, all kneehog grant speedy relief to all who are either oppressed A piece of solemn music is performed while the Lodge is uncovered After which the first clause of the consecration prayer or distressed 5 rehearsed by the Grand Chaplain, which is as follows We affectionately commend to Thee all the mem- 1 Maker and Ruler bers of Thy whole family; may they sncrease in grace, Great Architect of she Universe of all worlds~ Deign from Thy celestial temple, from in the knowledge of Thee and love of each other. realms of light and glory, to bless us in all the pur- Finally, may we finish our work here below with poses of our present assembly We humbly invoke Thy approbation; and then have our transmission Thee to give us at this, and at all times, wisdom in from this earthly abode to Thy heavenly temple all our doings, and strength of mind in all our dif- above, there to enjoy light, glory and bliss, ineffable ficultres, and the beauty of harmony in all our com- and eternal munscatsons1 Peimit us, 0, Thou Author of light and Glory be to God on high’ Amen - life, grcat source of love and happiness, to erect this Ret Ponse—-,So mote it be. Lodge, and now solemnly to consecrate it to the honor of Thy holy name. 166 MASONIC MANUAL. CONSTITUTING NEW lODGE 167

DEDICATION Ilic Public Grand Honors are then given by the hrethres Solemn music is rendered while the new Lodge is uncovered ‘liii’ Officers of the new Lodge will then be installed according The Grand Master, then standing with his hands stietched forth tile ceremony provided for the anneal installation of officers lbs Grand Masihal then proclaims the new Lodge in the over the Lodge, exclaims in a:n audible voice: billowing farm- To the memory of the Holy SaintsJohn, we dedicate this Lodge. May every brother revere their In the name of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge character and imitate their virtues. of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State Glory be to God on high. of Alabama and its Masonic Jurisdiction, I now pro - Response—As it was in the beginning, is now, and claim this new Lodge by the name of ever shall be, world without end. So mote it be. Lodge, No —, to be legally Consecrated, Dedicated A men. and Constituted, and the officers thereof duly installed, with the Grand Honors of Masonry by A piece of music is performed while the brethren of the new Lodge advance in procession to salute the Grand Lodge, with three times thage. their hands crossed upon their breasts and bowing as they pass The Grand Honors are given and the following ode is sung They then take their places as they were Air—America CONSTITUTiON I Hail, Masonry divine The Grand Master then rises and constitutes the new Lodge in the following form, all the biethren standing at the same time Glory of ages shine, Long may’st thou reigni In the name of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Whereri thy Lodges stand, ofAncient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of May they have great command, And always grace the land. Alabama, and its Masonic Jurisdiction, I now con- Thou art divine stitute and form yon, my beloved brethren, into a IIII regular Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Great fabrics still ante, From henceforth you are empowered to meet as a And grace the aenie skies— Great are thy schemes, regular Lodge, constituted in conformity to the rites Thy noble Orders are our Order, and the charges of our Ancient and Matchless beyond compare, 1-lonorable Fraternity; and may the Supreme Archi- No art with thee can share tect of the Universe prosper, direct and counsel you Thou art divine in all your doings Hiram, the Architect, Response—So mote it be. Amen. D~d all the craft direct 168 MAsONIc MANUAL. ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF LODGE OFFICERS How they should build. Solomon, gicat Israel’s King, Did mighty ~~essings brins, At every annual election in a subordinate Lodge it is neces- And left as room to sing, soy that the officers should be installed Installing his success. Hail, Royal Art’ rir is inherently the prerogative of the incumbent or retiring Worshipful Master, although any Past Master (and by that A benediction is then pronounced by the Grand Chaplain and term is meant the Past Master of aLodge) may act as installing the procession returns to the Lodge.room officer for the occasion A competent brother, usually a Past The members of the new Lodge advance in processiOn. pay Master, will be appointed to act as Marshal, who will present due homage to the new Master, and signify their promise of sub- the Officers-elect for installation The jewels of the several jection and obedience by the usual marks of distinctiOn in the officers should be laid orderly soil conveniently upon a table m different degrees of Masonry front of the installing officer The Grand Master then directs the Grand Marshal to form This ceremony, like that of constitosing a newLodge, or dedi- the procession when the Grand Lodge returns to its own hall eating Masonic Halls, may be conducted in public or in the pre- and the two Lodges are closed in due form. sence of Masons only The Lodge should be opened in the Where it is not practicable to have two halls, the Grand Lodge Third Degree at its hall, and march in procession to the place and the Subordinate Lodge may respectively open and close in where the ceremonies are to be performed, and, after they are the same hail. finished, return to its hall and close If public services are held at its hall, she Lodge should be opened and closed in an ante- room, and never in the presence of profanes All things being so order the exercises will be opened with an appropriate

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After which the Installing Officer will say:

As Masons we are taught in all our work, that belore engaging in any grcat or important undertaking, & we should first invoke the blessing of God. I therefore command silence, and call upon all to unite is-nh our Chaplain in an address to the Throne of I ‘irace. Chqpfacn—Let us pray.

When the following or other appropriate pi ayer will beoffered:

I ~ [70 MASONIC MANUAL INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS. 171 Grant, 0 Lord our God, that those who are now INSTALLING OFFICER: about to be invested with the goveInment of this fulls up the brethren and says: Lodge may be endued with wisdom to instruct their brethren in all their duties. May brotherly love, Let him face the West. relief and truth always prevail among the meinbers Brethren, you now behold before you Brother of this Lodge, and may this bond of union continue who has been duly elected to serve to strengthen the Lodges throughout the worldi this Lodge as Worshipful Master, and is now pre- Bless all our brethren, wherever dispersed, and grant sented for installation. If Iny of you have any speedy relief to all who are either oppressed or dis- reason to urge why be should not be installed, you tressed We affectionately commend to Thee all will make at lcnown now, or forever after hold your the members of Thy whole family. May they peace. Hearing no objection, I will proceed to increase in grace, in the knowledge of Thee, and in install him the love of each other. Finally, may we finish all our work here below wttb Thy approbation; and The brethren are seated then have our transition from this earthly abode to The Master-elect then faces the East and the Installing officer says. Thy heavenly temple above, there to enjoy light,

glory and bliss ineffable and eternal Glory be to Brother , I congratulate you upon God on high. Amen. your election as Worshipful Master of this Lodge, Response—So mote it be. and it will afford me great pleasure tp invest you with the authority and the insignia of your office. MUSICAL SELECTION Previous to yourinvestiture, however, it is necessary At the conclusion of which the Installing Officer will say that you should signify your assent to those ancient Charges and Regolations which point out the duty I Brother Maisbal, conduct Brother— of the Master of a Lodge who has been elected Worshipful Master of this I. Do you promise to be a good man and true, Lodge, to the East and stnctly to obey the moral uaw? Answer—I do The Marshal conducts the Master-elect to the East and says II. Do you promise to be a peaceable citizen, and cheerfully to conform to the laws of the country Worshipful Master, I present Brother in which you resid& to be installed Worshipful Master of this Lodge Answeui—I do. 172 INSTALLATION OF oceicarns 173 MAsONIc MANUAL I X. Do you promise, according to the best of III. Do you promise not to be concernedin plots vi ~IIr ability, to promote the general good of society, and conspiracies against the government of the In cultivate the social virtues, and to propagate the country in which you live, but patiently to submit knowledge of the mystic art, according to our to the decision of the law and the constituted au- statutes? thorities? Answer—I do. Answer—I do IV. Do you promsse to pay proper respect to the X. Do you prpmise to pay homage to the Grand Master for the time belng, and to his officers when civil magistrates, to nork diligently, live creditably, duly installed; and strictly to conform to every edict and act honosably by all men? of the Grand Lodge or General Assembly of Masons Answer—I do. that is not subversive of the principles and ground V. Do you promise to hold in veneration the work of Ikiasonry? original rulers and patrons of the Order of Freema- Answer—I do sonry, and their regular successors, supreme and sub- Xl. Do you admit that it is not in the power of ordinate, according to their statIons; and to submit any man, or body of men, to make innovations in to the awards and resolutions of your brethren in the body of Masonry? Lodge convened, in every case consistent with the Answer—I do. constitutiOns of the Order~ XII Do you promise a regular attendance on Answer—I do th? committees and communications of the Grand Vi. Do you promise, as much as in you lies, to Lodge, on receiving proper notice; and to pay avoid psivate piques and quarrels, and to guard attention to all the duties of Masonry, on convenient against intemperance and excess? occasions? Answer—I do. Answer—I do. VII. Do yo~i promise to be cautious in your be- XIII. Do yoi admit that no new Lodge can be havior, courteous to your brethren, and faithful to formed without permission of the GrandLodge, and your Lodge~ that no countenance ought to be given to any srregu; Answer—I do hr Lodge, or to any person clandestinely initiated VIII Do you promise to respect genuine and therein, as being contrary to the ancient charges of true brethren,and to discountenseice impostors and the Order? all dissenters from the Ancient Landmarks and Con- stitutions of Masonry~ Answer—I do. Answer—[ do. 174 MASONic MANUAL. INSTALLATION OF OFFiCERs. 175 XIV. Do you -admit that no person can be The Compasses teach us to limit our desires in regularly made a Freemason en, or admitted a mem- every station, that rising to eminence by merit, we ber of; any regular Lodge, without previous notice, may live respected and die regretted. and due inquiry into his character? The Rule directs that we should punctually ob- Answer—I do. serve our duty, press forward in the path of virtue, XV. Do you agree that no visitors shall be re- and neither inclining to the right nor to the left, in ceived into your Lodge without due examination, all oar actions have eternity in view. and producing proper vouchers of their having been The hne teaches the criterion of moral rectitude initiated in a regular Lodge? to avoid dissimulation in conversation and action, Answer—I do. and to direct ous steps to the path which leads to a These are the regulations of Ancient Erree and Ac- glorious immortality. cepted Masons. Do you submit to these charges The Book of Constitutions you are to search at all and promise to support these regulations as Masters times. Cause it to be frequently read, that none have done en all ages befor&you~ can pretend ignorance of the excellent precepts which Ais.iwer—I do. it enjoins. You now receive in charge the Charter, by the Installing Officer—Brother , in consequence of your cheerful conformity to the charges authority of which this Lodge is held. You are K and regulations of the Fraternity, you are now carefully to preserve the same and duly transmit to be installed Master of this Lodge, in full confi- it to your successor in office dence of your skill and capacity to govern the same. You will also receive in charge the by-laws of With pleasure I invest you with the jewel of your your Lodge, which you are to see carefully and punc- office, and place in your charge the furniture of the tually executed

Lodge and the implements of our profession. These The new Master is tbcn placed on the right of the Installing are emblematical of a true Masonic life Officer until tbe other officers are installed The Holy Writings, that great Light in Masonry, The other officers are then severally presented by the Marshal will guide you to all truth. It will direct your path in the Installing Officer, wbo delivers to each his appropriate charge, as followa~ to the temple of happiness and point out to you the whole duty o~ mao. THE SENIOR WARDEN. The Square teaches us to regulate our actions by rule and line, and harmonize our conduct b~r the Installing Officer—Brother principles of morality andvsrtue. you have been elected Senior Warden of this Lodge 176 MASONIC MANUAL INSTALLATION OF OFFICERs. 177 Do you solemnly promise that you will serve the THE JUNIOR WARDEN. Lodge as Senior Warden for the ensuing year, and Iscstall-cng Offcer—Brother , you will perform all the duties appertasning to that office have been elected Junior Warden of this Lodge Do to the best of your ability? (He consents) You you solemnly promise that you will serve the Lodge will now be invested with the jewel of your office. as Junior Warden for the ensuing year, and will The Level teaches that we are descended from the perform all the duties appertasning to that office to samestock, partake ofthe same nature, and share the the best of your ability? (He consents.) You will samehopes, ‘that we are all children of one common now be invested with the jewel o~ your office. father, heirs of the same infirmities and exposed to The Plumb admonishes us to walk uprightly in the same vicissitudes.” It also reminds us that, our several stations; to do unto others as we would although distinctions among men are necessary to have others to do to us; to observe the just meditu-n preserve subordination, no eminence of station between intemperance and pleasure, and make our should make us forget that we are brethren, and that passions and prejudices coincide with the line of our in the Lodge and in all our Masonic associations we duty are on a Level. This implement teaches us that a In the absence of the Master and Senior Warden time will come, and the wisest knows not how soon, upon you devolves the government of the Lodge; when all distinctions but that of goodness shall but to you is especially committed the superinten- (I cease, and death, the grand leveler of all human dence of the Craft during the hours of refieshment; greatness, reduce us to the same state Your it is, thesefore, not only necessary that you should regular attendance on the stated and other meetidgs be temperate and discreet in the snd~lgence of your of the Lodge is essentially necessary. In the absence own inclinations, but carefully observe that none of of the Master you are to govern the Lodge, and in the Craft convert the purpose of refreshment inte his presence assist him in the government of it. intemperance or excess. Look well to the South Hence you will perceive the necessity of preparing Guard with vigilance the pillar committed to your yourself for the important duties which may devolve charge, that nothing may disturb the harmony of upon you. Look well to the West, and guard with the Lodge or mar its beauty. scrupulous care the pillar committed to your charge. He is conducted to hia atatlon. He is conducted to his station 378 MASONIC MANUAL. iNSTALLATiON OF OFFICERS. 179

THE TREASURER. THE CHAPLAIN.

Installing Officer—Brother , you Inifallsng Officer—Brother , you have been elected Treasurer of this Lodge and will have been appointed Chaplain of this Lodge, asfd now be invested with the jewel of your office. It is will now be invested with the jewel of your office. your duty to seceive all moneysfrom the hands of the It will be your duty to perform those solemn ser- Secretary, make due entries of the same, and pay vices which we should constantly render to our them out by order of the Worshipful Master and the infinite Creator, and which, when offered by one consent of the Lodge I trust your regard for the whose holy profession is “to point to heaven and Fraternity will prompt you to the faithful discharge lead the way,” may, by refining our souls, strength- of the duties of your office. ening our virtues, and purifying bur minds, prepare us for adimssion into the society of-those above, He is conducted to his place whose happiness will be as endless as it is perfect

THE SECRETARY. He is conducted to his place THE MARSHAL. I,ishlliing Qflicer—Brother-—— —, you havc been elected Secret~iry of this Lodge, and will Installing Officer—Brother— - , you now lie invested with the jewel of your office. It is have been appointed Marshal of this Lodge, and will your dutyto observe all the proceedings of the Lodge; now be invested with the jewel of your office. make a fair record of all things proper to be written, It will be your duty to have charge of aiid con- to receive all moneys due the Lodge, and pay them duct processions of the -Lodge, and to assist the Sen- over to the Treasurer, and take his receipt for the ior Deacon, whenevei that officer may require your same. services. On all such occasions, the good order that Your good inclination to Masonry and this Lodge, may be displayed mainly depends apon your zeal, I hope, will indace you to discharge the duties of knowledge and discretion. your office with fidelity, and, by so doing, you will He is conducted to his place merit the esteem and applause of your brethren. THE SENIOR AND JUNIOR DEACONS. He is conducted to his pl.s~e Installsng Officer—Brother , you have been elected Senior Deacon of this Lodge, and will now be invested with the jewel of your office. I i~U MASONIC MANUAL. iNSTALLATION OF OFFICERS 181

It is your duty to carry orders from the Worship- Your regular attendance will give us the best evi- ful Master in the East to the Senior Warden in the dence of your zeal and attachment for the Lodge. West, and elsewhere about the Lodge, as you may be directed; to attend all alarms at the inner door; They a-e conducted to their places to receive and conduct candidates; to introduce and accommodate visiting brethren. THE TILER.

Erother——--——--—, you have been elected Junior Installing Officer—Brother , you Deacon of this Lodge, and will now be invested have been elected Tiler of thisLodge,and will now with the jewel of your office. be invested with the jewel and implement of your it is your duty to carry messages from the office. Senior Warden in the West, to the Junior Warden As the sword is placed in the hands of the Tiler in the South, and elsewhere about theLodge as you to enable him effectually to guard the Lodge against may be directe~l; to attend all alarms at the outer the approach of cowans and evesdroppers, and suf- door, and to see the Lodge duly tiled. fer sione to pass or repass except such as are duly Brethren, these rods are now entrusted to your qualified and have permission of the Worshipful care, and are to be borne in the performance of every Master, so it should morally serve as a constant ad- monition to us to set a guard over our thoughts, 9fficial duty. a watch at our lips, and a sentinel over our actions, thereby preventing the approach of every unworthy They are conducted to their places. thought, word or deed, and preserving consciences THE STEWARDS void of offense toward God and towaid man. Your Installing Officer—Brothers and early and punctual attendance will give us the best proof of your appreciation of and love for the Institu- ____ you have been appointed Stewards of tion. this Lodge, and will now be invested with the lie is conducted to his place jewels of your office The Installing Officer then addresses the new Niaster, pre. It will be your duty to assist the Senior Deacon sents him with the gavel, and says. and other officers in performing their respective duties, to assist in the collection of dues and sub- Worshipful Master, I now place in your hands this scriptions and to make all necessary arrangements gavel, whichis alsocalled the Hsram,beeause Solomon for the convenience of the brethren when assembled. controlled and directed the workmen in the temple INSTALLATION OF OIrFICERS. 183 182 MASONIC MANUAL. reputation and usefulness of your Lodge will mabex- by the assistance of Hiram, the builder, so does the jally depend upon the skill and ability with which Master preserve order in the Lodge by the aid of the gavel. One rap calls the Lodge to order, and, in you manage its concerns. As Master of this Lodge, it will be your esp~cial duty to attend to the adminis- opening and closing, the Junior Deacon will rise; tration of its ceremonies, preserve the ancient land- two raps calls up aLl the officers; three raps calls up marks of the Otder now committed to your care, and all the brethren, when you will rise yourself. permit no innovation in the principles or rites of the I now seat you in the Oriental Chair, and cover Order. you with that distinction which it is aloneyour privi- Upon all suitable occasions remind the brethren lege to wear that Masonry is founded upon the great moral The Instalhng Officei then calls up the brethren and says principles set forth in the sacred volume which we receive as the rule and guide for our faith and prac- Worshipful Master, behold your brethren’ Breth- tice. Exhort them to govern themselves by these ren, behold your Worshipful Master’ And join principles, as well with the world at large as with me in giving the Grand Honors. each other. Teach them to reverence the Three Great Lights, comprehending the Holy Bible, the Alter the Grand Honors are given and time and convenience perfect Square, and the cxtended Compasses, the permit, the brethren will form a procession, single file, and undex duection of the Marshal will pass around the hail, making three beautilul symbolism of which is familiar to you, and circuits In passing the East each brother will salute the Wor- the explanations of which include some of the most shipful Master (who rcmarns standing in his place) in the man- important duties inculcated in our Order ner peculiai to the several degrees (Should installation ceremonies be conducted in public, of course the procession and The leading objects of our institution are to in- ceremonies thereto will be entirely omitted, except the ode, culcate sound morality; to make men honest and up- which at this time may be sung ) Some appropriate installa- right, true to their God and faithful to their country, tion ode may now be sung and to unite them by the strong bonds of charity, The brethren are now seated The Installing Officer may friendship and brotherly love Gteat care, there- deliver an ORATION, fore, should be taken in the admission of members, lest by the introduction of bad material the insti- or icad the following charges, in his discretion tution should be corrupted. It should be constant- Worshipful Master, having’been chosen to preside ly borne in m[nd that the respectability and use- over this Lodge, you cannot be insensible to the fulness of a Lodge does not consist in the number, obligations which devolve upon you. The honor, but in the character, of its members. I X4 MASONIC MANUAL. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS 385

It is better that no workman be added to the roll inculcated. The minds of the brethren must be than that one unworthy foot be allowed to cross the enlarged and informed. They are to be frequently threshold o~ the Lodge. The un•inibiated judge of reminded of the duties they owe to Almighty God, Masonry by the conduct of LtS indlvLdual members. the giver of every good and perfect giEt They must You should be as careful of the reputation of your be taught to be good men and ttue; to be sober, in- Lodge as that of your family; and, as you would dustrious, charitable, upright in their dealings, admit none to the society o~ the latter whose char- friendly in their social intercourse, and to live in acter is bad, so should you carefully exclude such love and peace, having consciences void of offense, from the formet. and unspotted from the world. Thus taught and As it is ~he purpose of Freemasonry to create thus acting, they wall convince mankind of the value friendship, to make provision for the rehef of poor of the institution.

and distressed brethren, and protect the widow and When addressed, ~he Senior and Junior Wardens will rise the orphan, to inculcate reverence for Almighty God, and to encourage the growth of the social virtues Brothers Senior arid Junior Wardens, to you are which dignify and adorn human nature and render committed the pillars of Strength and Beauty. It mankind peaceful and happy, the doors of the Lodge as your duty, therefore, to set befote the brethren should be sternly closed against the idle, the pro- who surrom~d these pillars the corn of nourishment, fligate, the intemperate and licentious. If, tin- the wine of refreshment, and the oil of joy, symbol- fortunately, unworthy members gain admission, it ically inculcated in the moral lessons of the Order will be your duty to exercise proper discipline, to cor- taught from your respective stations in the Lodge rect abuses and to restrain the refractory. Unruly In your own pet SOflS YOU should give evidence that members must be reduced to order. The first ris- you are governed by the principles of the Order, as ings of vice must be suppressed, and when kind and at is by a due regard for them in your own lives and affectionate admonitions faiL, the unworthy should conduct that you can expect obedience in others. be removed as a blot upon the Order You are to assist the Master in the discharge of It is also your duty, and will no doubt be your his trust, diffusing light and inipartmg knowledge pleasure, to spread light and impart knowledge to to all whom he shall place under your care. In the the brethren of your Lodge To preserve the purity absence of the Master you wall succeed to the of the Order, and maintain unimpaired its rights and higher duties; your acquirements must, therefore, ceremonies, instruction is necessary The mysteries be such that the Craft may never suffer br wa~it of of the Order must be unfolded and the moral duties proper instruction. The spirit which you have

K MASONIC MANUAL. INSFALLATION OP OFFICERS 187 hitherto evinced in your attendance to the duties of conduct, To this end make yoursclvcs intimately Freemasonry, whereby the brethren of the Lodge acquainted with all its principles and obligations, exercised a sound dsscretson in thls selection, leaves and practice in your lives all its duties and require- no doubt that your future conduct will be such as to ments. Divest yourselves, brethren, of coldness merit the approbation of your brethren, and that and apathy, so fatal to your best interests. Shun I those aflections and groveling .passsons unworthy of the just reward which ~isdue for meritorious services will he rendered in your advancement to higher a soul that claims affinity with the ilSons of Light’~ stations. and put forth all your energies to grasp whatever ss noble or elevating in thought, and whatever can The Lodge being called up, the Installing Officer continues as reveal new and sublime ideas pertaining to our lofty follows. destiny. Guard against dissenssons among yourselves Let no root of bitterness spring up to TO THE BRETHREN OF THE LODGE. trouble you. Use all your exertions to preserve your

Brethren of — Lodge, such is the Lodge pure, and prevent the introduction of vice or nature of our Constitution that some must of neces- error in its thousand forms. If in the frailty of mor- sity rule and teach; others must submit and obey. tality, a brother falls under the snfluence of unholy The officers you have chosen, and who have been feelings and wanders into forbidden paths, seek the regularly installed, are sufflcsently acquaipted with wanderer out, brsng him hack to the fold, and show the rules of propriety and the laws of th~ institution hsm the supersor loveliness of virtue. Much may be to avoid exceedsng the powers wsth which they are accomplished by the force of good e~.ample and by intrusted. The harmony of the Lodge wsll mater- offering good counsel in a friendly spirit, ever remem- ially depend upon the good order you may preserve bering that to err is human, to forgive divine in the conduct of its business and the courtesy and Finally, brethren, he of one mind, live in peace forbearance you may observe toward each dther in Let nothing disturb that pure, warm and holy love its delsberation s. which our ritual enjoins. Follow these injunctions I charge you, then, as you shall answei~ at the last and your Lodge will flourish. May the tenets of clay, that you act worthy of the vocation to your profession be transmitted through your Lodge which you are called, and suffer no faults, no sin- unimpaired from generation to generation. pcifcctions on your part, to tarnish the lustre of your MUSICAL SELECTION. jewels or bring discredit upon the Craft. Recoin- The Chaplain then pronouncri the following or other appro- l(ifld Masonry to the world by the rectitude of your priate 188 MASONIC MANUAL BENEDICTION. INSTALLATION OF THE OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE. I Almighty and everlasting God, from whom cometh every good and perfect gsft, send down upon Thy On the last day of the session of the Grand Lodge the Present servants here assembled the healthful spirit of Thy or suite other Past Grand Master installs the Grand Officers grace, that they may truly please Thee in all thesr elect is follows doings. Grant, 0 Ldrd, power of mind and gseat The presiding Grand Master says. understanding unto those whom we have this day Right Worshipful Grand Marshal, you will present clothed with authority to preside over and dsrect the affairs of this Lodge, and so replenish them with the the Grand Master-elect truth of Thy doctrine and adorn them with humility The Grand Master-elect is then presented by the Grand Mar of life that both byword and example they may faIth- shal. who says. fully serve Thee, to the glory of Thy holy name, and to the advancement of our beloved, institution. Most Worshipful Grand Master, I present you A men. Brother — ——, who, having been duly elected to preside over the Craft as their Grand Mas- Response—So mote it be. ter, now declares himself ready for installation

The Lodge is then closed in due and ancient foim The Grand Master-elect is then caused to face the West The presiding Grand Mister then rises and says If the ceremony is public, the Lodge ol course returns to its hall, and is there closed Brethren, you here behold Brother —— If theie is to be more than one address, there should be who, having been duly elected to preside over the musical selections between them, or one of the addresses might Craft as their Grand Master, now declares himself precede the installation, followed by a musical selection A ready for installation. If any of yon know of any little ingenuity on the part of those having the ceremony in charge will enable them to give variety to the occasion from reason why he should not be installed, you will state year to year and greatly promote the interest of the brethren. your objections now or else forever herea(ter hold your peace. Hearing no objections, we will proceed with the installation.

The Grand Master-elect then faces the i?ast and the presiding Grand Master says It affords me great pleasure, Most Worshipful Sir, J~J() MASONIC MANUAL. INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFECERS. 191 to install you in ypur high office of Grand Master of did by the rays of honor, and late, very late in life, Masons. may you be tiansmitted from the fading honors of an Do yoa promise, upon the honor of a Mason, that earthly lodge to the mansions prepared for the faith- in the office of Grand Master you will, according to ful in another and a better world. the best of your abilities, strictly comply with the Let me congratulate you, the Grand Officers, and Laws and Regulations of this Grand Lodge and all other brethren, on the election of our Grand Master. Ancient Masonic usages? As it is his duty to command according to our con-

The Grand Master-elect answers; stitutions, so it is ours with readiness to obey Look to the sun, and behold the planetary worlds re- I do. volving round him in continual order and harmony Presuhng Grand Master—Having thus solemnly with the happiest effect and learn to imitate their pledged yourself to the faithfti discharge of youl regularity, in the hope of obtaining from the chair of duties, as the ruler of the Craft during the ensuing Solomon the light of wisdom and the warmth of love. year, I will now invest you with the jewel of your Or look higher still, and behold the cherubim and office. seraphim, who are exhibited to us in the oracLes of Let me congratulate you, Most Worshipful Sir, revelation, as flaming spirits, burning with zeal and on the honor of being raised from the level of equal- love before the throne of God. Behold the heavenly ity to the high station of presiding over all the host, filled with love of their Creator, and love to our Lodges in the State of Alabama arid the Masonic race See these ministering spirits, exercising their Jurisdiction thereof. kind offices to men, relieving their wants, securing We look up with confidence to a brother whose them from danger, and endeavoring to promote person is endeared to us by that love of the Frater- tE~eir good. nity which is sanctified by the experience of many “Myriads ol spirttual beings walk the earth revolving years May the Father of light, of life, Unseen, or when we sleep, or when we wake and of love invest you with his choicest gifts; may licavcn’y wisdom illumine your mind; may heavenly Of them let us learn to rise in our affections to the powcr give strength to your exertions; may heaven- great Father of all, and thence descending, expand ly goodncss fill and enlarge your breast; may your the heart from brother to brother, and to all man- fcct vc~;t~ upon the rock of justke; from your hands kind. Of them let ~s learn never to be weary in nay streams of beneficence coritmually flow; and well doing, but to “mourn with them that mourn, round your hcad may there bend a circle made splen- and to rejoice with them that do rejdice,”until, 192 MASONIC MANUAL. INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS. 193 Right Worshipful Brother, the station to which having finished our work on earth, we shall be ad- you have been called by the suffragcs of your mitted to the temple above, iinot made with hands, brethren is one of great dignityand much importance. eternal in the heavens” In the absence of the Grand Master, you are to ex- The new Grand Master is then placed in the Oriental Chair ercise his prerogatives in presiding over the Craft; in and the Installing Officer says: his presence you are to assist him with your counsel I and co-operation. But while your powers and priv- I now hail, salute and proclaim you Grand Master sleges are thus extensive, remember that they carry of Masons of the State of Alabama and its Masonic with them 4 heavy share of responsibility. The Jurisdiction. honor that has been conferred upon you, and the Brethren, behold yous Grand Master! Grand 1 tiust that has been reposed in you, demand a corres- Master, behold your brethren ponding fidelity and attarhinent to the interests of The Grand Honors are then given by all the brethren The of those to whose kindness and confidence you are following ode is then sung. indebted for your official elevatico. Let the Book A’, —America. of Constitutions be ycur constant study, that you Hail, Masonry divine may be better enabled to preserve Inviolate the laws Glory of ages shine, Long mayst thou reign’ and ancient landmarks of our Order, and that you Whereer thy Lodges stand, may he ever ready to exescise the functions of that May they have great command, more exalted office to which you are so liable to be And always grace the land, called. Receive this jewel of your office, and sit at Thou art divine the right hand to aid us with your counsel. The Grand Master then proceeds to install the rest of the The remaining Grand Officers are intrsduced in like manner Grand Officers, or he may waive the right and invite the Past by the Grand Marshal and receive their appropiiste charges, as Grand Master officiating in his installation. follows The Grand Marshal then introduces the Deputy Grand Mas- ter-elect, saying SUN IOR GRAND WARDEN. Right Worshipful Brother, by the suifrages of Most Worshipful Grand Master, I present you your brethren, you haire been elected the[r Senior I3rothcr — , who, having been elected Grand Warden, and we now invest you with the Dcputy Grand Master, now declares himself ready jewel of your office. roi- installation Your regular attendance at the communications ‘I’lic Grand Hastes thes says of the Grand Lodge is essentially necessary In the 194 MAsoNic MAN~JAL INSTALLATION OF GRAND oEEIcERs 195 an important trust, and the choice of youi brethren absence of the Grand Master and hIs Deputy you is an evidence of the high opinion they entcrtam for~ are to govern the Craft; in their presence you are to your fidelity and discretion. strengthen and support the authority of your chief. We do not doubt that your regard for the Fra- We firmly rely on your knowledge of Masonry and ternity will prompt you to the faithful discharge of your attachment to our Institution fbr the faithful your duties. discharge of the duties of this important trust Look well to the West. GRAND SECRETARY.

JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN. Right Worshipful Brother, you have been Right Worshipful Brother, by the suifrages of elected to the very importrint office of Grand Secre- your brethren, you have been elected their Junior tary, and we now invest you with the jewel of your office. Grand Warden, and we now invest you with the It is your duty to observe all the proceedings of jewel of your office the Grand Lodge, and to make a fair record of all Youi regular and punctual attendance at the coin- things proper to be written,to receive all moneys due munications of the Grand Lodge is earnestly re- 6ur superior officers, the Grand Lodge, and pay them over to the Grand quested. In the absence of y you are to govern the Craft, in their presence you Treasurei. will aid them in their arduous labors. You are also the official organ of the Grand Lodge, We have no doubt that you will faithfully exe- and in that capacity will conduct ‘ts various corres- cute the duties which are incumbent on you in your pondence, and act as the medium of intercourse be- present position. Look well to the S6uth. tween this and other Grand Lodges, and between the Fraternity and tbeir Grand Master. GRAND TREASURER. In the discharge of these extensive duties let your Right Woishipful Brother, you have been elected carriage snd,behavior be marked with that promp- to the responsible office of Grand Treasurer, and we titude that will at once reflect credit on yourself and now invest you with the jewel of your office. honor on the Grand Body you represent. Itis your duty to receive all moneys due the Grand Lodge, to make due eiitries of the same, and pay GRAND CHAPLAIN LIicm out by tho order of the Grand Mastei, and with Llic consent and approbation of the Grand Lodge Right Worshipful and Reverend Brother, the ‘Pljc office to which you have been elected embraces sacred position of Grand Chaplainhas been sntruste4 I flU MASONIC MANUAL INSTALLATION OF GRAI~D OPPICIIRS. 197 to your care, and we now rn~est you with the jewel ternity; to see that the ancient landmarks of the of your office. Order are liot removed by unskillful hands; and by In the discharge of your duties you will he re- your instructions to the Subordinate Lodges, to quired to lead the devotional exercises of our Grand illustrate the genius and vindicate the principles of Communications, and to perform the sacred fune our institution. It is to he presumed that one whom tions of your holy calling at our public ceremonies. his brethren have thought capable of discharging so Though Masonry he not religion, it is emphatically important and difficult a trust will require no religion’s handmaid, and we are sure that in minis- prompting for the proper performance of his duty. tering at its altar, the services you may perform will Let it be your object while inculcating upon the lose nothing of their vital influence, because they are members of this time-honored society a faithful re- practiced in that spirit of universal tolerance which gard for its obligations, to impress the world at distinguishes our Institution. The doctrines of mor- large with a favorable opihion of its designs and ality and virtue, which you are accustomed to in- tendency. culcate to the world, as the minister of God will GR~tND MARSHAL. form the appropriate lessons you are expected to Right Worshipful Brother, you have been ap- communicate to your brethren in the Lodge, The pointed Grand Marshal, and we now invest you with profession which you have chosen for your lot en life the jewel of your office, and present you with this is the best guarantee that you well discharge the baton, as the ensign of your authority. duties of your present appointment with stead- It is your duty to proclaim the Grand Officers at fastness aGd perseverance in well doing. The Holy their installation, to arrange all processions of the Bible, that Great Light of Masonry, we entrust to Grand Lodge, and to preserve order according ~tothe your care forms prescribed Skill and precision are essentially GRAND LECTURUR. necessary to the fasthftil discharge of these duties. GRAND DEACONS. Right Worthspful Brother, you have been appointed the Grand Lecturer of this Jurisdiction, and Worshipful Brethren, you have been appointed we now invest you with the jewel ofyour office. the Grand Deacons of this Grand Lodge, and we now r invest you with the jewels of your office, and these It is your duty to instruct the Craft in the due performance of their duty,to communicate light and rods as ensigns of your authority. information to the uninformed; to preserve our It is your province to attend upon the Grand Mas- 1-Itual and our traditions in the memory of the Fra- ter and Grand Wardens, and to act as their proxies

RECEPTION OF VISITORS. 201 Vlsi’ Grand Master, if he desires, may appoint P—a tern. RECEPTION OF VISITORS. (lnistl Officers to assist him in the visitation and inspection lii serb case they enter the Lodge immediately following him CEREMONIES TO BE OBSERVED WHEN A GBAND All being seated, the Msster then delivers to the Grand Mas- Icr the charter, the Treasurer’s and Secretary’s books, and a OFFICER VISITS A LODGE. statement of the funds of th 5 Lodge, for his inspection Hav- Whenever a Grand Master oi a Grand Officer visits a Lodge ing examined them and made such inquiries as he may deem in the official capacity he should be received with honors due necessary concerning the affairs of the Lodge, etc , he expresses to his official station his approbation or makes such ohaci-vations as the circuin- It having been made known that a brother entitled to be stances and situation of the Lodge may seem to require received with honors is about to visit a Lodge, the Master The Grand Master may then resign the chair t0 the Master, should appoint a committee composed of those whose ranli the Grand Officers (ifthere be any) leaving their seats and re- most nearly corresponds with that of the visitor tp attend upon pairing to the East, the officers of the Lodgc resuming their him and ascertain his pleasure and accompany him to the stations and its labors will proceed as the Grand Master may Lodge. dii ect. Being in the ante-room, the Tiler gives the alarm and an- nounces Brothers A, B, C and D, escocting M. W. Brother RECEPTION OF VISITING BRETHREN H F, Grand or Past Grand Master of Masons in f unless it be on the occasion of an official visit by the Grand When a brother visits a Lodge and has been examined or Master, when the announcement will be, The Most Worship- vouched for, the Worshipful Mailer will send the Senior fal the Grand Master, or the R. W. the Deputy Grand Mas- Deacon to istroduce him That officer conducts him to the tsr, oi the R W. the Senior Grand or Junior Grand Warden West of the altas and cays: of the Grand Lodge The Master then places the Deacons at the sides of the door Worshipful Master, I have the pleasure of intro- with their rods crossed. The brethren arrange themselves in line from the door on each side, extending towarfid the altar ducing to you Brother , of with a sufficient inteival between them Lodge, No.—, of the Grand Lodge ol The Deacon opens the door and the visitor, escorted by the committee, passes up through the lines to the altar, where the The Worshipful Master calls up the Lodge and says ucual sign of recognition is given The Master or some one depuied by him wOl then welcome the visitor. At the con Brother , it gives me pleasure to elusion of the remarks the private Grand Honors will be given, when the visitor will respond if he sees fit, after which he will introduce to you the members of be escorted to a seat is the East Lodge, No. , and to welcome you to a seat When the Grand Master visits a Lodge and is escorted to among us. We meet on , and shall h the East the Master resigns to him the seat and gavel If he vesy glad to welcome you to any of our meetings. there be other Grand Officers, the corresponding officers of the Lodge ss’sll resign their respective seats to them also The Senior Deacon conducts the visitor to a seat, and the Lodge is seated No brother should be allowed to visit a

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Lodge for the first time without an introduction, if the visitor is a Past Master, he should be invited to a seat in the ANCIENT LANDMARKS. East, and if he is an officer of any Grand Lodge, or a Past Grand Officer (elective) of our own Grand Lodge, he should OF THE OLD CHARGES OF FREE AND ACCEPTED he received with the Grand Honors at the time of his introduction. The Worshipful Master should see that the proper MASONS, COLLECTED FROM RECORDS AS courtesies are extended to visiting brethren, to make them PUBLISHED BY THE GRAND feel that they are welcome. LODGE OF ENGLAND, 1722.

I. CONCERNING GOD AND RELIGION.

A Mason is ohliged by his tenure to obey the moral law, and if we rightly understand the Art he will never be a slupid atheist nor an ~rreligious libertine. But though in ancient times Mas- ons were charged in every country to be of the religion of that country or nation, whatever it was, yet it is now thought more expedient only to oblige thsm to that religion in which all men agree, leaving their particular opinions to themselves—that is, to be feed men and lrue, or men of honor and honesty, by whatever denominations or persuasions they may be distinguished, whereby Masonry becomes the cenlre of union, and the means of conciliating true friendship among persons that must have remained at a perpetual distance

0 H OF THE CIVIL MAGISTRATE, SUPREME AND SUBORDINATE A Mason is a peaceable subioct to the civil powers wherever he resides or works, and is never to be concerned in plots and conspiracies against the peace and ivelfare of the nation, nor to behave himself undutifully to inferior magistrates, for as Masonry hath been always iniured by war, bloodshed and confusion, so ancient kings and princes have been much disposed to encourage the Cralt~nsen, becaute of their peaceabieiiess and loyally, whereby they practically answer the revile of their adversaries, and promoted the honor of the Fraternity, who ever flourished in times of peace, so that if a brother should be a rebel against the State, he is not to be countenanced in his ik r

204 MASONIC MANUAL ANCIENT LAND MARKS. 205 1 convictedrebellion, howeverol no. otherhemaycrime,-be pitiedthoughas an‘theunhappyloyal biotheihOOdman, and i the country directs, and that he should be descended of honest must and ought to disown his rebellion, and give no umbrage nicnts, that so, when otherwise qualified, he may arrive to the lissnor of heing the Warden, and then the Master of the Lodge, or ground of political the Grand Warden, and at length the Grand Mastei of all the 1ealousy to the government for the time Lodges, according to his merit being, they cannot expel him from the Lodge, and his relation No brother can be a Warden until he has passed the past of to it remains sudefeasible. a Fellow Graft, nor a Master until he has acted as a Warden, nor Grand Warden until he has been Master of a Lodge, nor III. OF LODGES Grand Master unless he he has been a Fellow Graft befoie his A Lodge is a place where Masons assemble and svork, hence election, who is also to be nobly born, or a gentleman of the best that assembly or duly organized society of Masons is called a fashion, or some cuneus architect, or other artist, descended of Lodge, and every brother ought to belons to one, and be sub- honest parents, and who is of singular great merit in the ject to its by-laws and general regulations It is either parIic- opinion of the Lodges Aiffi forthe better and easier and more ‘aloe or geaceal, and will he best undersinod by attending it, honorable discharge of his office, the Grand Master has a power and by the regulations of the General or Grand Lodge heseuntO to choose his own Deputy Grand Master, who must be then, or annexed In the ancient times no Mason or Fellow could be must have been formerly, the Master of a particular Lodge. absent from it, especially when warned to appear at it, without and has the privilege ol acting whatever the Grand Mastei. incurring a sevese censure, until it appeared to the Master or his principal, should act, unless the said principal be present, Warden that pure necessity hindered him or interpose his authority by a letter The pessons admitting members of a Lodge must be good and These rulers ariA governors, supreme and subordinate, of the tine men, free bnrn and of mature and discreet age No bend- ancient Lodge, are to be obeyed in their respective stations by men, no women, no immoral or scandalous men, but of good all the brethren, acrord~ng to the old charges and reetilations, report svith all humility, reverence, love and alacrity

IV. OF MASTERS, WARDENS, FELLOWS AND AP- v Or TIdE MANAGEMENT OF TIlE GRAFT IN WORK- PRENTIG~S. ING All preferment among Masons is grounded upon real worth All Masons shall s’eik honestly on working days, that they and personal merit only, that so the Lords may be well served, may live creditably on holy days, and the time apposuted hy the bietbien not put to shame, nor the Royal Graft despised, the law of the land or confirmed by custom, shall be observed. therefore no Master or Warden is chosen by sensosity, but for The most expert of the Fellow Craftsmen shall be chosen ni his merit. It is impossible to describe these things in writing, appointed the Master or Overseer of the Lord’s work, who is to and every brother must attend in his place, and learn them in he called Master by those that work under him The Crafts- a way peculiar to his Fraternity Only candidates may know men are to avoid all ill language, and to call each other by no that un Master should take an Apprentice unless he have suf- disobliging name, bat Brother or Fellow, and to behave them- ficient employment for him, and unless he be a perfect youth, selves cons ceously within and without the Lodge having no maim or defect in his body that may render him in- The Master, knowing himself to be able of cunning, shall tapable of learning the Art, of serving his Master’s Loid, and undertake the Lord’s work as reasonably as possible, and truly of being nsade a breiher, and then a Fellow Craft in due time, ‘luspend his goods as if they were his own, nor to give more even after he has served such a term of years as the custom of N

ANCIENT LAND MARKS. 20(3 MASONIC MANUAL 207 If any complaint be brought, the brother found guilty shall wages to any Brother or Apprentice than he really may de- utirrirl to the award and determination of the Lodge, who are the serve Both the Maater and the Masons receiving their wages justly Is ‘iper and competent ~udgee of all such controversies (unless yra.r carry it by appeal to the Grand Lodge) and In whom they shall he faithful to the Lord, and honestly doiah their work, ought to he referred, unless a Lord’s work behindered the mean- whether taste or journey, not put the work to task that has heen while, in which case a particular reference may be made, hut accustomed to macairy. 3 you must never go to the law about what concerneth Masonry, None shall discover envy at the prosperity of a hrother, nor without an absolute necessity apparent to the Lodge -supplant him, or pot him not of his work, if he he capahle to 1 lire Brethren not gsae. finish die same, for no man can finish another’s work so much 2 Briiai’rsr riJlec lire Lsdge ii ores, r’ric to the Lord’s profit, unless he he thoroughlY acquainted with You may enjoy yourself with innocent mirth, treating one ii the designs and draughts of him that hegan When a another according to ability, hut avoiding all egress, or forcing Fellow Craftsman is chosen Warden of the work undei the any brother to eat or drink beyond his inclination, or hindering Master, he shall he tine both to Master and Fellows, shall him from going when his occassons,call him, or doing or raying, carelulle oversee the work in the Matter’s absence, to the anythieg offensive, or that may forbid an easy and free con- turd’s profit, and his brethren shall obey him versation, for that would blast ous harmony and defeat our I All Masons employed shall meekly receive their wages, with- laudable purposes Therefore, no private piqoes or quarrels I: out ~urmnring or mutiny, and not desert the Master until must be brought within the door of the Lodge, far less any quar- the work is finished rels about religion or nations or State policy. We being only, A younger brother shall be instructed in working, to prevent as Masons, of the Catholic religion above mentioned, we are spoiling the materials fur want of judgment, and for increasing also, of all nations, tongues, kindieds and languages, and arc and ~~ntiouing of brotherly love resolved against all pobtics, as what neves yet conduced to All the tools used so working shall be aupruved by the Grand the welfare of the Lodge, nor acer will This charge has Lodge always been strictly enrorned and observed, hut especially No laborer shall be employed in the proper work of Masonry, since the reformation in Britain, or the dissent and secession norshall Freemasons work with those that are not free, ivithout of these nations fiom the moissmrinionof Rome an urgent necessity, nor shall they teach laborers and sin - ac,eiited Masons, as they should teach a Brother or Fellow 3 Behuerse when Brethren meet wit/rest Sti angers, bat riot in r~ VI OF BEHAVIOR—VIZ Lsdqe Forrne~

1 In lire Lodge Virile corsslilaled You are to salute one another in a courteous manner, as you will be instructed—calling each other brother, freely giving You are not to hold private committees, or ieparate cornier- mutual instruction, as shall be thought expedient, without be- satiOn, without leave from the Master, nor to talk of anything ing overseen or overheard and without encroaching upon each impertinent or ~nseemly, nor interrupt the Master or Wardens, other, or derogating from that respect which is due to any- or any brother speaking to the Master, nor behave yourself brother were be not a Mason, for, though all Masons are as ludicesusly or 1estsngly while the Lodge is engaged in what is brethren upon the same teed, yet Masonry takes no honor serious and solemn, nor use any unbecoming language upon any from a man that hr had before—nay, rather it adds to hia ~ji elmer whatsoever, but to pay due revesenee to your Master, Witideos, aed Fellows, and put them to worship. 1~ rr

208 MASONIC MANUAL. ANCIENT LAND MARES. 209 II honor, especially if he has deserved well of the Brotherhood, to slander any honest brother, but defending his character and who must give honor to whom it is due, and avoid ill manners doing him all good offices, so far as as consistent with your honor and safety, and no farther, and if any of them do you injury, 4. Beirarror an dresen’e ofSleasigers not Masons you must apply to your own or his Lodge, and from thence you You shall be cautious in your words and carriage, that the may appeal to the Grand Lodge at the Onarterfy Communira- most penetrating stranger shall not be able to discover or find lion, and from thence to the Annual Grand Lodge, as has been out what ri not proper to heintimated, and sometimes you shall the ancient laudable conduct of our forefathers in every na- divert a discourse, and manage it prudently, for the honor of tion—never taking a legal course hut when the case Cannot be the Worshipful Fraternity otherwise decided, and patiently listening to the honest and Inendly advice of Master and Fellows, when they would prevent 5 Beirasror at House and an your Neigirtorirood you going to law with strangers, or would excite you to put a speedy pemod to all law suits, that so you may mind the affairs You are to act as baronies amoral and wise man, particularly of Masonry with more alacrity and success But with respect not to let your family, friends and nseghhors know the concerng to brothers or fellows at law, the Master and brethren should of the Lodge, etc but wisely consult your own honor, and that kindly offer their mediation, which ought to be thankfully sub- of the ancient brotherhood, for reasons riot to be mentioned mitted to by the contending brethren, and if that sabmisaron is I here You must also rocrault your health, by not continuing rmpractrcahle, they moat, however, carry on their process, or raw together too late, or too long from home after Lodge hours are suit, without wrath or rancor (not so the common way) saying past, and by avoiding of gluttony and drunkenness, that your or doing nothing which may hinder brotherly love, and good families be not neglected or injured, nor you disabled from offices to hr croewed and continued, that all may see the teenage working influence of Masonry, as all true lid sinus have dose horn the be- 6. Be/rarior 7’oreards a Strange Brolirer ginning of the world, and will do to the and of time Amen You are cautiously to examine bins on such a method as pro So mote it be -deuce 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 bewayr of giving him any hints of knowledge, brat if you discover him to be a true and genuine brother, you arc to respect him accordingly, and if he is in want you must relieve him if you ran, or else direct him how he may be re- lieved, you must employ him some days, or else recommend him f to be employed But you are nor charged to do beyond your ability—only to prefer a poor brother, that as a good mae and true, before any other 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 cap-stone—the cement and glory of this ancient Fraternity, asording all wrangling and qirarretrug, all slander and backbiting, not permitting others

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

The numbers at the foot ofthe Sections to the Constitution and of the Edicts refer to Edicts bearing on that Section These numbers in parenthesis refer to the corresponding Edict in the Code of 1908, Where no parenthetical numbers occur, such edict as new to this Code

ARTICLE 1.

‘p MostMasonsSECTIONWorshipfulof Alabama,1.GrandThisand LodgeGrandIts MasonicofLodgeAncientJusardactron”shallFreebeandstyledAccepted“The 1-2, SEC. 2 The Grand Lodge shall consist and be rum- posed of a Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden, Junani Grand Warden, Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, Grand Chaplain, Grand Orator, Grand Marshal, Senior Grand Deacon, Junior Grand Deacon, arid Grand Tiler, together with the Masters, Wardens, or their I proxies duly constituted, of the chartered Lodges under its jurisdiction, and such Pail Grand Masters, Fast Deputy Grand Masters, Past Grand Wardens, Past Grand Treas- urers and Past Grand Secretaries as shall be present, and are members of a Subordinate Chartered Lodge

F SEC 3. Whenever the Worshipful Master or Wardens of any Lodge. or either of them, shall be unable to attend the Communication of the Grand Lodge, they, or either of them, who cannot so attend, may depute any member of their own Lodge as a proxy to represent their Lodge an the Grand Lodge, and the proxy so deputed shall be entitled to the same privateges and perform the same duties of ham or them deputing ham; such deputation shall be an writing, argued by the person deputing him, attested by the Seere-

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tary, sealed with the Seal of the Lodge, and shall be after manner, and shall require a urtiform mode’ of werleing, but if the form prescribed by law and hereto appended. in no case to alter, remove, or displace the encient and estab- 79 lished landmarks of Masonry, and may require from them SEC 4. The Grand Lodge shall be holden on the first such reasonable dues asA fees as will at all times discharge Tuesday in December annually, at the city of Montgomery. the engagements of the Grand Lodge. but special Communications may be ordered by the Grand t-2-3-4-5-23 Master or in hii absence or disabliety to act, by the Deputy Powe:s, appellete only, 3-545 Grand Maitei, with the concurrence of the Grand Wardens, SEC 7 No Dispensation or Charter shall be granted at such time and plate as in their opinion the good of Masonry or the niganizateon of a new Lodge, but Wpon the petition may reqoire, presided, that every Lodge under their juris- of seven known and epproved Master Masons, in which diction shall be notified at least thertj, days peeviously of their first Master and Wardens shall be nominated, which the time and place of holding such Communication petition shall be accompanied by a recommendation from SEC 5 Representatives from one-third of all Subordi- the Lodge ucarest the petitioner, together with a certificate nate Lodges under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge shall vouching for the character and standing of the applicants be necessary to constitute a quoram for the transaction of generally, and stating explicitly that the Master and War- business, should the requisite number fail to attend for three dens have appeared in open Lodge, and after due examina- I tion are found well qualified to confer the first three degrees days, then those in attendance shall meet on the eveniKg of the thud day, at the place designed for the meeting of of Masonry, and no such Dispensation or Charter shall be legal unless signed by the Grand or Deputy Grand Master, the Crand Lodge, and shall adjourn to some day within two months next thereafter, and the Grand Master, or some attested by the Gisnd Secietary, and sealed with the seat of person duly sulhoriced by those in attendance, shall imme- the Grand Lodge, provided, that no ness Lodge shall be estab- diately cause notice to be given in writing to every Subor- lished within ten miles of another Lodge unless it be in a city dinate Lodge in his jurisdiction, requiring their ‘attendaqee or town jt-39 40-41-42-44 et the time specified by the order of ,adjournment, and so soon as the requisite number to constitute a quorum are in What is town—43. attendance, the Grend Lodge shall be opened and proceed SEC. S For every Dispensation granted for the forma- to transact any business that may legitimately come before it tion of a new Lodge. there shall be paid to the Graud Sec- SEC S The Grand Lodge has onginal and exclusive retary for the use of the Grand Lodge thirty-five dollars, and, for every Charter there shall be paid, in like manner, jurisdiction over all subjects of Masonic legislation, and appellate jurisdiction only finns the decisions of the Siibor- thirty-five dollars, and no dispensation or charter shall be delivered until the foregoing fees are paid dinate Lodges, and its enact ments and decisions updn alt 55 questions shall be the Supeeme Masonic law of the State It shall prescribe such rules and regulations for the govern- SEC 9 A majority of the members present of the ment of the Subordinate Lodges as will, in its judgment, Grand Lodge shall determine~ all questions submitted for conduce to the s-elfare, prosperity and happiness of the Craft, their decision, and in all cases of a tie the Giand Master or and nsay grant Dispensations and Charters for the estab- presiding officer shall have the casting vote. lishment of new Lodges, and may revoke and annul the seine SEC. tO Every charge brought before the Grand foi such causes as it may deem sufficient, shalt prescribe the Lodge against any member thereof shall be made in writing,

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CONSTITUTION, 215 214 MASONIC MANUAL. of their electron or appointment, members of some Lodge, and the member so charged shall be furnished with a copy shall be eligible to office an the Grand Lodge, and no one shall thereof by the Grand Secretary, and any brother suspended lie eligible to the office of Grand Master more than tivo years or expelled shall be entirely excluded from all the benefits in any period of sax years and privileges of Masonry while ander such sentence. SEC 2 The Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Wardens, Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, and ARTICLE II. Grand TrIer shall be elected by ballot, at the Annual Com- RANK AND TITLE. munication on or before the first Thursday of ifs meeting of every year, and shatf hold their offices respectively until their SECTION 1. The officers of the Grand Lodge shall be successors shall be duly selected and installed styled and take rank as follows. SEC 3 All Grand Officers whose election or appointment Most Worshipful Grand Master as not otherwise provided Ior, shall be appointed annually by Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master. the Grand Master, and when duty installed shall hold there Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden offices until their successors are duly appointed and installed. Right Worshipful Junior Grand Warden. SEC 4. In the election of Grand Officers each and every Right Worshipful Grand Treasurer Subordinate Chartered Lodge shall have one vote and no Right Worshipful Grand Secretary more, each and every Present and Past Grand Officer who Right Worshipful and Reverend Grand Chaplean as a member of this Grand Lodge according to the provisions Right Worshipful Grand Marshal. of the Constitution, shall have one vote and no more, pro- Worshipful Senior Grand Deacon raded, such Present or Past Grand Officer as not the Master, tvorahipful Junior Grand Deacon Warden or proxy of a Subordinate Lodge A majority of Grand Steward all the votes cast shall be necessary to a choice. Grand TrIer SEC. 3 When a number of brethren are voted for, for Not eligible to office an Sobordanate Lodge—24 the same office an the Grand Lodge, and no choice can be made, SEC. 2 All officers and members of the Grand Lodge after the second ballot, the one receiving the lowest number and proxies appointed by the Masters or Wardens -of Sub- of votes shall be dropped at each succeeding ballot until a choice ordinate Lodges, must be Master Masons and regular mem- as effected bers of some Lodge under its jurisdiction. SEC 6 No Lodge shall be entitled to vote anthe elec- SEC. 3 No person shall act as the proxy of any other tion of officers, nor shall its Master, Wardens, or either of Lodge than the one of which he as a member their proxies be eligible to any of the Grand offices until its dues to the Grand Lodge are paid ARTICLE III. ARTICLE IV ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS DUTIES AND POWERS OF GRAND OFFICERS SECTION 1 No brother shall be eligible to the office of SECTION 1 It shall be the duty of the Grand Officers Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master or Grand Warden to attend punctually an person the annual and special Com- who has not been duly elected, installed and presided over munications of the Grand Lodge. tr Subordinate Lodge None etcept such as are at the time A -r

CONSTITUTION~ 217 210 MASONIC MANUAL. F: SEC. 5 After the Grand Lodge as opeerd, and before SEC. 2. The Most Worshipful Grand Master shall pre- any business as proceeded upon, the Grand Chaplain, at present, side at the Communications of the Grand Lodge, see that shall invoke a blessing from Deity the rules and usages of the Craft are strictly observed and SEC 6 The Grand Trilasurer, before entering upon that officers faithfully perform their respective duties, and an appeal from has decision may be had at any tame, if the the duties of has office, shall give bond and security, conda- I tinned for the faithful performance ol has official duties, an call therefor as seconded lIe may grant Daspensatanna for the establishment ol new Lodges during the reress of the double the sum actually an the treasury at the time of has Grand Lodge, according to the seventh section of the first official investment. He shall account to the Grand Lodge or all moneys received and disbursed by ham by virtue of article of this Constitution, and not otherwise, he shall install has office, and on the first day of every Annual Communication the Officers of all newly chartered Lodges, or appoint some exhibit a full and accurate statement of has accounts to the discreet and well qualified Past Master to do an, when incon- Grand Lodge He shall pay out no money without the written venient for ham to attend an person, he may visit Subordinate order of the Grand Master or presiding officer, given by direc- Lodges at has pleasure and preside therein, inspect their records tions of the Grand Lodge, and countersagned by the Grand and proceedings, and instruct them an the correct mode of working, and an general shall exercise a supervising control Secretary, and such vosebres only shall be raccaved as authentic an the settlement of has accounts, and for Ihese services of the Craft throughout the State, conforming an all things to the Constitution and Regulations of the Grand Lodge and he shall receive one hundred and fifty dollars, and no more And further an all distributions of the funds of the Grand ancient landmarks of the Fraternity Lodge, at shall be done by the Chartered Subordinate Lodges 25—26—27—28-29 34—Ifi—IIl’480 only which have paid their dues, each Lodge having but one As to Dispensatrons—30—Il—12—II— Cannot set aside By-laws of Lodge, if constitutional—I9 vote, and no nanre And further, at shall require a majority SEC 3 The Deputy Grand lslastei shall, in the absence of all such Lodges to concur therein, otherwise no donation, of the Grand Master, fill the chair during the Communications distribution or application ot the funds of the Grand Lodge of the Grand Lodge lIe may grant Daspensatrons for the shall be made Ior any purpose whatever, except the appro- establishment of a new Lodge, under the restrictions and pro- priation Ior the ordinary expenses of the Grand Lodge visions referred to an the preceding section for the government SEC 7 The Grand Secretary shall record neatly and of the Grand Master an lilac cases, and shall be vested with correctly, an a substantial book kept Ior that purpose, all similar powers, subject, however, at all times, to has control the proceedings of the Grand Lodge proper to be written, and direction he shall keep a regular set of books, in which he shall open SEC 4 In the absence of the Grand and Deputy Grand and keep all necessary and proper accounts, charge the Subor- Master, the Senior Grand Warden, or an has absence, the dinate Lodges regularly with their annual contributions Junior Grand Warden, or in has absenre, the Senior Past Grand and dues, and give them credit for all moneys when paid; Master or Deputy Grand Master, shall preside with the powers he shall collect all moneys due the Grand Lodge, make proper of the Grand Master, and if no such officer shall he present, then entries of the same, pay them over to the Grand Treasurer, the brethren shall nominate some suitable person to fill the as soon as collected, and take has receipt thereof, he shall chair charge the Grand Treasurer with all moneys paid ham and credit ham with all orders or drafts drawn on ham and on the first day of every Annual Communication he shall lay before

IVy 218 MASONIC MANUAL. CONSTITUTION. 219 tee for that purpose. It shall be the duty of the chairman of I the Grand Lodge a full and accurate statement of all moneys this committee to report the work of the Granal Lodge at each received by ham by virtue of has office since the date of has last Annual Communication, on or before the third day thereof, report, he shall communicate to the several Grand Lodges and the work and lectures so established and reported shall within the United States and to all Lodges within the Juris- be the only work and lectures recognized by this Grand diction of this Grand Lodge such matters as may from time Lodge, and every subordinate lodge under its jurisdiction to time be required to be so communicated, he shall submit shall, and ii hereby required to, conform to said work and for the inspection of the Grand Lodge all communications lectures. received by ham during recess, attest and affix the seal of the 10-13-17 Grand Lodge to all instruments of writing necessary to be executed, report the number of Daspensatrons granted since the SEC 2. When any vacancy shall occur an the Committee fast Annual Communacacron with the recommendations upon on Work, by death, removal or otherwise. at shall be the which they were founded, and Ior these services the Grand duty of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, or, an the event Secretary shall receive from the funds of the Grand Lodge, of has disability to act, of the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand annually, sorb sum as the Grand Lodge may order, not to Master, fortheath to fill said vacancy. exceed two thousand dollars Before has installation he shall SEC. 3 The members of the Committee on work, pro- gave bond and security to the Grand Master and has successors vided they are members of a Subordinate Lodge, shall be an office, for one thousand dollars, for the use of the Grand members of the Grand Lodge. and on all questions, whether Lodge, conditioned for the faithful discharge of has official to be decided sara Circe or by ballot, except an appropriations duties of the funds of the Grand Lodge, shall have one vote, and no Ii 92-l)3-407-446-iiSl-610 36-37-52-91-l00-l0l-443-454-627 more 667. SEC 4. The Conirsattee on Work shall be paid their SEC 8. All tither Grand Officers shall perform the necessary expenses an coming to, remaining at. and return- duties respectIvely assigned to them an the charges given ing from the Grand Lodge, provided they shall have com- an their anstallatiOri, and the Grand Tiler shall receive for plied with the requirements of this article has services four dollars per day 34 ARTICLE VI ARTICLE V SUBORDINATE LODGES. COMMITTEE ON WORK SECTION j, All Lodges under this jurisdiction shall have a right to convene as “Ancient, Free and Accepted SECTION 1 There shall be a Committee on Work Masons.” receive and enter Apprentices, pass Fellow Crafts. consisting of seven, to be appointed by the Grand Master’ and raise Master Masons, also to assess and collect such who shall hold office Ior a period of five fears, unless sooner fees and dues as they may find reasonable and proper, to removed for cause They shall meet annually at the Grand establish funds f or charitable purposes, and transact all bus- Lodge hall, three days amrsedaately preceding the meeting of 47—49—61—62—64—65—67—68—76—77—-75—145—147—1SS—197— the Annual Communication, to perfect themselves an the work 198—199—432—433—414. and lectures of the first three degrees of Masonry, as determ- SEC 2. Every Lodge under this jurisdiction shall con- ined upon and established by this Grand Lodge, one day of ant of a Master, Senior and Junior Warden, Treasurer, See- which shall be decoted to an executive session by the commit- I 22ff MASONIC MANUAL. CONSTITUTION, 221 I ictary, Senior and Junior Deacon, and a Tiler, and such Graisil Lodge any contributions or dues until it obtains a other officers as the Lodge may from time to time think pro- - Charter per to appoint, together with as many memhers as may he I 1—39—44—45—46—88—89 found convenient for working to advantage, and every Lodge Powers of Lodge U. D —55—56—57—d8—79—216 -217 thus organized shall meet at least once a month to transhec SEC. S Every chartered Lodge shall have a seal with such husiness as may come hefore it, and more especially the name and a number of the Lodge engraved thereon, with to instroct and improve its membert in Masonic knowledge such other devices as a mainrity of the members of the Lodge 130-131-132-135-136-137-141-142 -143—145—147—148—149— may think proper to adopt, and no document from any Lodge 178—187-202—205—207—208—237—239—240-24l—24’l —249 shall be received or deemed authentic without such seal being SEC 3 Every Subordinate Lodge must Save a charter affixed thereto, provided, Issniever, that in all cases where from the Grand Lodge, or a Dispensation or Warrant from Lodges have not seals already, they shall be allowed twelve the Grand or Deputy Grand Master, attested by the Grand months to procure them, and all Lodges hereafter established Secretary and sealed with the seal of the Grand Lodge, and shall be allowed the same time hum the date of their respective no Lodge shall he deemed legal or regular without such Char- Charters, and iso longer ter, Dispensation or Warrant, and all Masonic communica- SEC 6 In all canes of the abience of the Worshipful Ii tions, either public or private, ace hereby interdieted and Master from any regular or special Commonicatioii of any forbidden between any Lodge under this jurisdiction or any Lodge, the officer peesent highest in rank shall preside, un- member of any of them, and any Lodge that may be illegally less through courtesy said officer shall decline in favor of a formed, opened oc holden, or any or either of their members, past superior officer, provided, no special Communication ‘4J or any person initiated, passed or raised in such illegal Lodge shall be held without sufficient notied being first given an far SEC 4 Dispensations granted by the Grand or Deputy as practicable of the time and object of the meeting, and it Grand Master for the establishment of new Lodges shall con- shall not be ~awful fov the Lodge to transact any business other tinue and be in force only until the succeeding Annual Coin- than that for which the Lodge was specially convened munciation of the Grand Lodge alter the date of such Dinpensa- Absence of Mast er—157—1 59—160—233 tion, at which time the onginal vecoid of all die peoceedings Special Communicat ions—41—141—142—143—1 44-145—146 of every such Lodge, together with the By-laws which have been SEC 7 No Subordinate Lodge shall proceed to confer adopted for its government, shall be submitted to the Grand any or either of the degrees of Masonry upon any person Lodge for examination, and, if approved, a Charter may be who is not a man, fice-born, of the age of civenty-one years issued for the permanent establishment of said Lodge, or the or upseards, of good reputation, of sufficient natural and in- Dispensation renewed for twelve months longer by an endorse- tellectual endowments, with an estate, office, trade, occupation, ment thereon by the Grand or Deputy Grand Mastec, attested or some other obvious source of honest subsistence, from which by the Crand Secretary, at the expiration of which time a copy he may be enabled to spare something for works of charity of the original record of the proceedings of evevy such Lodge, and for maintaining the ancient dignity and utility of the during the preceeding twelve months, must be submitted to Masonic institution lie must also he free from such corporal the Grand Lodge for inspection and examination, when if deformity as would render him incapable of practicing and approved, a Charter must isnue or the Lodge be discontinued, teaching the ritual of the Fraternity. end no Lodge working under Dispennationshall pay to the 35—270 -271-272—273—274—275—277—278 Physieal—281—282—283—4t5 CONSTITUTION. 223 222 MASONIC StANUAL. f.orlue to which application for initiation or membership may be SEC S All petitions for affiliation or initiation shall be .r~ili. rainy proceed to act upon sorb application without the recommended and voached Ior by two Master Masons, and shall r’riir’ri’iit herein provided for, if the applicant ~s not then a cci.- be members of the Lodge, and shall be placed an the hands of ala’Iil of the jurisdiction of the Lodge or Lodges rejecting ham a committee consisting of three Master Masons, members If any Mason knowingly assists orrecommends Ior initiation of the Lodge. to be appointed by the Master, whose duty air membership any applicant to any Lodge whatever, an vio- at shall be to investigate into the character and standing of lation of the provisions of this section, he shall be expelled the petitioner, and make dye report thereon, an writing, to finns all the privileges of the Fraternity the Lodge at its next regular Communication, nor shall such 377—378—379—350—381—381—385—356—357--ISS—390—391—392 petition be acted upon by the Lodge until satisfactory evi- 394—495—496 dence be obtained of the applicant’s worthiness or unworthiness- SEC 12 No entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft ini- 177—285---286—287-258—304—3115—306—305—3 12—313-315-317- tiated or passed an any Lodge within the United States shall 3j —8320—31 l—323—327-328—352—502—673 2. - be passed or raised an any Lodge under the joriadactron of Affilaataon—489—490—491—493—500--501—50 SEC 9 No petition for membership or initiation shall this Grand Lodge. other than that an which he was initiated, without procuring dramasaron from such Lodge. with a certi- be received by any Lodge except at a regular Communication and no person shall be admitted as a member or initiated at ficate of good standing, and that he has paid all dues of such the same Communication at which he as initiated, nor raised Lodge, nor shall any brother be admitted a member of any at the same Communication at which he as passed, nor shall Lodge but upon fake conditions, proraded. howeser, the said the candidate be passed to the second degree until by examina- Lodge as still an existence, and capable of granting such certificate and recommendation as aforesaid tion an open Loilge he as found to have made the necessary proficiency in the first degree, nor raised to the third degree 121—123—124—125—126 -127- 128—129—398—399—400—401—402 until by examination an open Lodge he as found to have the 403-404-405 necessary proficiency an the second degree SEC j3 When any person petitions to be made a 28-254—312—341—342—357—358—406—407-409—410 Mason who resides an any other town where a Lodge as holden na ocaice any regular Lodge than that an which he as proposed, May be dune by Daspensataon—30-36l at shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Lodge to wnte SEC 10 No person shall be initiated, passed or raised to such other lodge to know a1 they have ever refused ham an any Lodge, or admitted to rsembersh±ptherein, without the admission, and if they know of any just and sufficient reason unanimous consent of the members present, nor shall any why he ought nut to be made a Mason, and without inquiry Lodge require any of its members to assagohas or their reasons and answer thereto, no such petition shall be acted on fur voting against any person who may apply for member- 105—106—107—108—109—110—111—tjl—j13—114—115—116—117 ship or anatratjon therein 118—119—120—122—133-289-290—291—292—293—294—295—296—297 331—353—354—355—410 298—299—300—301—302-303 SEC 11 No applicant for anatratron or membership whose Does not apply to affiliataon—487 petition rsay have been rejected by any Lodge shall be initiated SEC 14. The fee for initiating a candidate an the first or received a rsrmber an any other Lodge without the consent degree of Masonry shall be not less than fifteen dollars, for of a major±tyof the Lodge to which the applicant first petalanned the second degree five dollars. and for the third degree ten be obtained, for that purpose, prornaded, that after the expira- dollars, grosaded, that any Lodge shall be authorized to con- tion of three years from the tarse of such rejection such other fer any or all these degrees gratuatanusly upon ministers of

Iv”- 224 MASONIC MANUAL CONSTITUTION 225 the gospel who are actively engaged an the exercise of threr ministerial functions aloir tacar-thards of the Master Itlasons present concur an the 334—S36—S37—S46—547--548—549--fadO—552—553—554-335, ~ I~iil tiIrC Ill. SEC 15 No Lodge under the jurisdiction of this Grand ‘illl— SEC 20, Every Lodge under the jurisdiction of this Lodge shall take notes of hand for initiating. passing or raising t1aand Lodge shall communicate to the Grand Secretary all lees, or grant any tame or credit theref or. all such fees shall - rejections suspensions and expulsions as they severally oc— accompany the petition, and shall he returned if the petitioner rue, and the Grand Secretary shall, as soon as may be. notify as rejected. the Subordinate Lodge thereof, but at such suspended or ex- 329—330—331- 332—333—334-335 pelled person shall have appealed from the decairon of such SEC 16 Every Lodge shall elect its officers at the reg- Lodge within sixty days, at shall then be the duty of the Sec- ular Communication immediately preredang the festival an retary to forward a copy of the proceedings thereon to the June. and make due return Thereof to the Grand Secretary Grand Secretary, svho shall lay the same before the Grand as soon as the offirers elect are installed, which shall take Lodge, for its adjudication at the next regular Communication place as soon as practacable thereafter. thereof, and no notice of such auspeaseson or expulsion shall 217 7220-I3O be given by the Grand Secretary until the decision thereon Inatallation~221—222—2232252I62Z SEC 17. Every Lodge has an inherent right to make be confirmed By-laws and regulations for its government. prerarfed, always. SEC 21 Every Ledge shall, on or before the fiest day that inch laws and regulations are conformable to the pran of every Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, mIce caples of the Fasternaty and usages of Masons, and the Con- to the Grand Secretary a report, an writing, showing who statutron and regulations of the Grand Lodge are its officers and members, the dates of admission to mem- 29~61~62~83-64—65-66—67—65—177—1 bership, acatratruns, passaugs and earnings, the name of those 75—335—375—5j2—607. persons rejected, suspended, expelled, reinstated. withdrawn SEC 15 Any member of a Suhordanats Lodge who and dead, with the dates annexed, since the last return, and shalt be informed, or who shall know, of his own knowledge. or each and every officer and member returned, excepting that a brother has been guilty of conduct unbecoming a Mason those ministers who are ectavely engaged an preaching the gospel, shall pay to the Grand Secretary not more than one or who shall fad to report same to the Lodge at its next regular communication, as hereby declared to be gualty of a shame- dollar, of whieb fifty cents for each member of the Subordinate ful neglect of duty, and shall forthwith by such Lodge he Lodge shall be set apart as a fund for the establishment of a oapended at its pleasure Masonic Home. under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Alabama, fur indigent Master Masons an good standing 521~522—523—524-526—527—528 and widows and orphans of deceased Master Masons who SEC 19 Every Lodge has power, and at shall be its at their death were rsemhers of and an good standing an a lanunrlrn duty, to take cognizance of any unmasonac conduct of a sojuornang or resident brother, although not one of ala Subordinate Lodge working under the jurisdiction of this rsembcrs, and the Lodge an whose jurisdiction he may be Grand Lodge The balance of said does, namely, fifty cents, to be regulated by the Grand Lodge Proerded, howeser. accused of such onmasonac conduct shall proceed agarsast that this Grand Lodge rsay hereafter, an its dascreatrun. ham as though he were a member thereof, and reprimand. suspend or expel the offender, as the nature of the case may lerlurac. proiiailcd, that an all cases of suspension or espul- I CONSTITUTION 227 MASONtC MANUAL. 220 hIrer endee—56-57 I ‘us aolrdataon-’--54-S5 reduce the assessment2S3herein provided fur said Masonic Home. Duee—4--5-60-4SReturna—fwS SEC 24 The Master of every Lodge has at an apecrat ‘lirarge, and at as hereby made has bounden duty as upper- SEC 22 It shall he the duty of the Grand Secretary haloing to has office and dignity to see that the By-laws of to lay before the Grand Lodge. on the second day of every Ihe Lodge, as well as the Constitution. Laws and Edacts of Annual Communication, a last of alt the delinquent Lodges, the Grand Lodge are strictly enfoaced and observed, that all and every Lodge that shall neglect to make returns to the other officers of the Lodge perform the duties of their respective Grand Lodge. or to pay its dies, or fad to be represented offices faithfully, and are examples of diligence and industry an the Grand Lodge Ior two successive years, or which shall to the brethren, that true and exact accounts be kept by the tad to assemble for work fur the spare of sax months, shall Secretary with all the members of the Lodge. and that the be arracken from the books of the Grand Lodge, be depraved proceedings of the Lodge be neatly and correctly recorded of the benefits of Masonry and its Charter declared forfeited. irs a substantial book, that the Treasurer keep and render hot upon proper application to the Grand Lodge at its neat a correct and just account of moneys belonging to the Lodge; regular Communication, making due return and paying its that regular returns be made annually to the Grand Lodge. ‘dues, together wath what interest may have accrued thereon. such Lodge may be restored to its former rank and prava- according to the Twenty-first section of this article, he baa Is the right and authority of convening the Lodge at pleasure. leges, and upon the revocation or forfeiture of the Charter on any emergency or occurance which an has judgment may -of easy Lodge. at shall be rhe duty of the last Treasurer and require its meeting, gavang always proper notice, and he shall Secretary rhereuf to surrender to rhe Grand Secretary the fill the chair when present, heshall rant permat any Mason who books, papers, jewels, furniture, funds and Charter of said as not a member of the Grand Lodge, nra Subordanate under ate Lodge within sax month# of the tame of such revocation or jurisdiction, to preside over or give the work or lectures to forfeiture, to be disposed of as the Grand Lodge may think the Lodge over which he presides, he shall at the regular proper, should the Treasurer and Secretary fail to do so within Communication preceding the festival an June cause the the time specified above, the Grand or the Deputy Grand Secretary to write opposite the name of cash member of baa Master shall apporart sonic suitable person to take possession Ledge, suspended, where dues shall remain unpaid for two of the same and deliver them op an the manner and Ior the years, said sentence to cemarn an force until all dues are paid, purpase before directed at as lakewase has duty to attend punctually an person, or by Delrnquency—59—9O—9l proxy, all communications of the Grand Lodge, and this he Reatoration~94-9396979S95-1OQ shall an no ivase omit Forfeiture of prupeety—75—36-90—91- 64—79--j 62—163—164-165—186—231-526—573-574 SEC 23 No Lodge shall be removed from the place N P D —233—234—423—424—425—426—428—429—430—432 where it as located except by the consent of the Grand Lodge, 433 upOn petition by a majority of the members of such Lodge SEC. 25 A Subordinate Lodge has no aight to try the or by permission of the Grand or Deputy Grand Master Master, but any five members of has Lodge may impeach given upon like petition, an cases of emergency, during the cbs Master befoac the Grand Master, who shall order three recess of the Grand Lodge, nor can a Subordinate Lodge Masters of Lodges ne Past Masters, nearest has Lodge, to voluntarily surrender its Charter investigate into the nature of the charges and report to the lomo.-al—5O81S233. CONSTtTUTION. 229 228 MASONIC MANUAL

Grand Master, and if an has opinion they are well founded, ‘Thrill be admitted except witnesses and counsel, proraded. said and of a character to justify the proceedings, be shall sus- rail riesses and counsel are Master Masons pend the delanajuent and summon ham to appear at the ensuing 564—565—569—570 Communication of the Grand Lodge for mel RULE 7. It shall he the duty of the Lodge to hear any 52q~530~~531~532—61g—540—64j~642—643—644645-646-647 ca’rdence relevant to the charge, arid the same to commit to writing, if proper to do so, when at shall he beard an open Lodge, or evidence of persons not Masons may he taken out of the ARTICLE VII Lodge. before any person autboraced by the laws of the Stale TRIALS AND APPEALS to administer oaths to watneases, notice having been given to the adverse party, so as to allow one day to every Ibarty males SECTION 1 Whenever a brother shall be accused of travel from the place wbere sa,d notice as served to the place of any offence the proceedings shall be conducted an the follow- taking such testimony, and written notice left with the Master ing manner, to-wit or Secretary, shall he sufficient to authorare the taking of testi- RULE 1 The charges and specifications shall be made mony on the part of the accused an writing, under the signature of a Master Mason, or the 583—536—587—53S-559—594—595—596 1% committee 0f the Lodge, and delivered to the 5~~retaty of RULE S The depositions iball he sealed up by the per- the Lodge son taking them, and conveyed by some trustworthy person. 499~500~I79~520522527-s28—5I954l or by marl, and delivered to the Secaftary of the Lodge, svho RULE 2 The 5~cretary shall make out a true copy shall endorse thereon whether received sealed or otherwise of the charge and specaficatioii5. and attest the same, and RULE 9 Upon every trial the Secretary of the Lodge deliver at so attested, or cause the sanse to be done, to the shall write dosvn an a fair band the whole of the evidence an accused, at least ten days before the tame of trial the case, proper to be written 557-KIdS--I I9—350—561—562561—583 172-216 RULE 3 It the residence of the accused be not within RULE 10 When the testimony as closed tbe question ten mdes of the place of meeting of the Lodge, an attested upon each specification shall be distinctly put by the Master copy of the chacgee and specifications anrlosed by marl to to every member present, beginning5’ Thewithanswerthe youngest,shall be given“Is the postoffice nearest to the residence of cbs accused thirty tbcstandingaccusedandguiltyan anoraudiblesot guiltymanner, and the Seorstary shall days before che trial shall bedeemed good notice record the auae’ei 557 600—602 -601- 604- 313—615—617—618 RULE 4 If the aesadence of the accused be unknown RIfLE 11 It the accused be found guilty, the Lodge to all the members 0fthe Lodges, the trial rosy be had cx pane shall by vote assess the punishment due the offense ,ttaj—563 67—608-607—610—6t1--6j 2—613—814 RULE 3 If rhe accused resides out of the State, and has New trral—619-620—521—622 residence be knuwis. the Secretary of the Lodge shall send RULE jI In alt cases of suspension or eapulsano of any ham, by mail, an attested copy of the charges at least sixty member from the privileges of Masonry, two-thirds of the days before the day of the trial votes of all the members present shall he required, proraded, RUI.E 6 The eazamanataOn of the charges shall be an a r\\l~I ~ l,nalirc especially notified for that purpose. at svhach no visitors 280 MASONtC MANUAL- CONSTITUTION. 231 an all cases of suspension or espulsano a majority of the whole RULE 19 The Grand Lodge may reverse the decision Lodge be present if a Subordanafe Lodge, whereby a brother as suspended or 29-566—567—568—608—609 ‘spelled, but such reversal shall an no ease restore the accused RULE 13 Any brother feeling aggrieved by the decis- In membership an the Lodge from which he was suspended or ann of the Lodge upon the trial of any brother. may take an espelled, without unanimous consent of the members present appeal to the Grand Lodge. at a regular32—63S—634—s3d--~49~5o.~5pCommunication 652-653—s55—eg6~66y6e9 623-624-625-626 670—673.O C RULE 14 The appeal shall be made an writing and an RULE 20. The rules for taking depositions, serving the following form, to-wit notices and deciding causes herein piescrahed for the Lodges a Master Mason, under the jurisdiction shall also prevail so far as the same arc applicable, an reference of the Grand Lodge of Alabama, do declare that I feel materially to trials an the Grand Lodge, aggmeved by the decision of Lodge, No , an the ARTICLE VIII. ease of , and for a rehearing of the case, and to the end that justice may be done an that matter, do take my appeal PROPOSITIONS TO AMEND to said Gmod Lodge. Every proposition to revise, alter or amend thai Conata The above form shall he signed by the appellant, attested tutron shall be submitted an writing on one of the first four by the Secretary under the seal ofthe Lodge days at an Annual Communeratron daslanetly read, and, if RULE 15 The appeal must be taken within siaty days approved by one-third of the members present, shall be entered after the tnal and judgment, and not afterwards upon the minutes, and be thereafter submitted to the several 626. Subordinate Chartered Lodges for their approval or rejection, if two-thirds of the Chartered Subordinate Lodges approve RULE 16 The Secretary of the Lodge shall immefir ately record the appeal and transmit to the Grand Lodge at thereof by certificate over their reapective seals, to the next the next meeting thereof a true copy of the evidence an the succeeding Grand Lodge. the Grand Master shall so declare at, and from thenceforth at shall be considered a part and parcel case, together with the appeal, certified under has hand and the seal of yhe Lodge. of this Constitution 627—628—629 6—49—50--130—13I RULE 17. The Grand Lodge. oar receipt of the appes and evidence, shall he possessed of the cause, and shall proceed to examine and try the cause upon the evidence so trans- matted, without any other testimony, and decade the matter / finally 630-033 RULE 15 The appellant shall gave to the other party at least ten days’ notice an writing of the taking of the appeal, a copy of which notice shall be forwarded to the Grand Lodge. with the evidence of its service

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esatora can alone be admitted by unanimous consent of the airembers present SEC S No member shall speak more than twice upon RULES AND REGULATIONS the same subject without the permission from the presiding officer. and that permission shall only once be given SEC. 6. Every brother who speaks shall rise, and an a SECTTON I Every officec of the Grand Lodge. before respectful manner address the presiding officer, and whale he taker bar seat ar cash at any ComrsunicatiOn, shall cloibe speaking no one shall anterupt ham, unless be be wander- himself with the uniform and badge appertarirang to has stataus aug from the subject or question under consaderatano, when SEC 2 After the Grand Lodge as opened the members be shall be called to order. and shall sat down, but may again and visitors shall conduct tbemsetvei with that order and proceed .f he shall thank proper aftes being corrected propriety which the dignity of the institution requires, they SEC 7 The presiding officer shall decade all questions shall pay due respect to the presiding officer for the tame being. of order, be shall appoint all committees, when the number to whose commands they shall he attentive and obedient, composing she committee does not exceed seven, fill vacancies and they shall not leave the ball without has permission which may occur by the absence of any regular officer by The business of the Grand Lodge shall be disposed of an the appointing 3rs fern , and shall publicly reprimand any besther following order who shalt be guilty of any indecorous or disorderly conduct 1~ 1 Such as has been set down f or consideration by pre- during the working of the Grand Lodge A second offense of the same nature may be punished by suspension or expul- vious order. 2 Petitions and Memorials iron from all the benefits of Masonry 3 Pepoits of Standing Committees SEC S No member of the Grand Lodge. after taking 4. B eporta of Special Commartees has seat as such, shall be permitted to leave any annual or 5 Unfinished Business special Communication without asking for and obtaining per 6- Propositions and Metrons mission by a vote of the members present 7 Any business of the Grand Lodge EC 9 Returns from the Subordinate Lodges and the SEC. 5. All resolutions shall be reduced to writing. prOxies shall be banded to the Grand Secretary, and shall the member proposing the same shall read theus an has place be by ham examined and reportyd correct and authentic and present them to the presiding officer, to be submitted befere such proxies shall he entitled to the privileges of a to the con saderataun and decision of the Grand Lodge member, upleas by consent of the Grand Lodge, and at as hereby made the duty of the Grand Secretary to annex to SEC 4 Past Masters of Subordinate Lodges under tbe~e laws a proper form of returns and proxies, which shall this jurisdiction, and all Past Grand Officers. whale they remain be ateretly observed an all cases. regular members of some Subordinate Lodge. and who are SEC 10 The Grand Secretary shall annex to the our- ant nacnibeas of this Grand Lodge. according to the pro- I) nals of the Commonacarrons of the Grand Lodge the names visions ol the Constatution, and the Musters and Wardens of the officers of every Subordinate Lodge, with the num- of Lodges working under Dispensataoii shall be entitled to her of members belonging thereto, the tame and place of hold- seats, and may submit propositaOni and resolutrOrli and offer rug their regular Communacaranna, and the names of those their views thereon, but shall not he permitted to vote on any question, or an the election of Grand Officers, all other Sr

23-I MASONtC MANUAL. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 235 suspended, expelled, reinstated and dead, since the last retna us, SEC 15 No motion shall he stated or debated until within sixty days after the close of every Communacataun II Is seconded, and when stated at shall he conaadcaed as an the of the Grand Lodge be shall have published such number l’Ii’,’isssron of the Grand Lodge, but the mover of at may ivath- of copies of the proceedings thereof as he may deem necessary lane at at any tame before a decision, or before an amendment or the use and information of the Subordinate Lodges, the faa it as passed. officers of the Grand Lodge. and such Grand Lodges as corres- SEC 16 Any member may call for a division of the pond therewith, who shall distribute the same accordingly. question if the sense wall admit at without delay. SEC. 17 The previous question shall not be called SEC. 11 The Grand Master shall appoint from the for nor a motion to adjourn be entertained by the Grand members of the Grand Lodge present the followang com- Lodge mittees - SEC. IS. No amendment of an amendment to an amend~ 1, Committee on Chartered Lodges ment shall he entertained, and the question on the Proposition 2, Committee on Lodges under Dispensation to amend last made shall be Seat pot, a motion to amend an 3 Committee on Finance amendment shall preclude all further proposasanna to amend, 4. Committee on Masoore Jurisprudence, until at shall he decided I 5 Committee on By-laws SEC, 19 Motions, resolutanos, reports and propositions 6, Committee on Unfinished Business may he committed or referred at the pleasure of the Grand 7, Committee on Work, S. Committee on Foreign Correspondence. Lodge. 9 Committee on Suspensions. Expulsions, Appeals SEC. 20, All questions shall he put an the order an etc which they were moved, and an filling up the blanks, the 10, Committee on Propositions and Grievances largest sum or quantity, or longest time, shall he first put, Woak—10--17—22—23 SEC 21 Any section or a part of a section of these J urisprudencs—7, Laws and Regulations may be amended or altered at any Foreign Correspoodence—9. Annual Communication by and svrtla the consent of a major Suspensions. etc —S aty of be Subordinate Lodges, Chartered Lodges—li - SEC 22 All laws and regulations heretofore enacted SEC 12. All communications, returns, petitions and by the Grand Lodge which con~rct or differ an any manner documents shall he referred to appropriate committees, who ivath, or which are not herein contained, shall he and the shall report thereon, and all reports must be an writing, signed same ais hereby repealed by the chairman of the committee making the report, except SEC 23 These laws and regulations shall he an force the Committee on Work, from and after the passage thereof SEC 13 All resolutions or motions involving the expenditure of money shall be referred to the Fanance Committee before being acted flpon by the Grand Lodge. SEC 14 When a report as make at shall be banded to the presiding officer and by ham read aloud before debated EDICTS AND DECIIslONS. 237

tary, declare the charter of those lodges forfeited which have neglected to make regular returns to the Grand Lodge. us to pay their dues, or to be represented an she Grand Lodge for DIGEST OF EDICTS, DECISIONS AND RESOLU- two successive years. or have furled to assemble for work for the apaceof sax months TIONS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF 52 ALABAMA.* 6-(6) PROPOSITIONS TO AMEND CONSTITUTION —Propositions to amend the Constitution of the Grand Lodge are not debatable, but if approved by one-third of the members CHAPTER 1 present shall b TEE GRAND LODGE 5 submitted to the Subordinate Lodges for their approval or rejection Its Jurradactaun and Powers 1- 6 49—50—150—151 The Committees of 7-23 Committees

t-(1) EACH GRAND LODGE SOVEREIGN — Each 7-(7) COMMITTEE. MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE Grand Lodge as sovereign and independent —Any question of Masonic law which maybe suggested to the 2~(2) STATE JURISDICTION EXCLUSIVE This members during the recess of the Grand Lodge, aasd whach Grand Lodge has exclusive jurisdiction over residents of this they dciii e to bring before the Grand Lodge at the next An- State, and no Soboadanate Lodge has the power to waive such nual Grand Communication, may be submitted on the arrival jurisdiction an favcaa of a Lodge an a Sister grand jer.sdictiOn, of the members to the Chairman of the Committee on Masonic provided, irareecer. that persons an this or any adjoining State Jurisprudence, that the Committee may be prepared to report within five males of the State lade. may petition to be made a noun early a day as possible mason an the nearest lodge, measured by straight lines, whether S-(S) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SUSPENSIONS. such lodge as an this or another Grand JurssdactsOn. presided, ETC —The Committee on Suspensions, Expulsions and Ap- such other Grand Jurisdiction permits the same thing an its peals and the Committee on Grievance, an shear repuats shalt jurisdiction. make a statement of all the material facts an each case 255—256--257-255- 259—260-26 t~262~263~264-266-26726S 9-19) COMMITTEE, FOREIGN CORRESPOND- 453—454—455 ENCE—COMPENSAT ION OF CHAIRMAN—The Chair- 3-(3) NOT TO CONFER DEGREES—It iS not within man of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence shall the province of the Grand Lodge to initiate, pass or raise receive as a compensation one hundred dollars, when the candidates, its poweis being appellate arid legislative only duties thereof are performed to the satasfactaun of the Grand 4I4~ NOT TO LEVV TAX BEYOND CONSTITU- Lodge

TION—Tbe Grand Lodge has no right to tax its Subordinate l0-(l0) COMMITTEE ON WORK — MEMBERS Lodges for any sum beyond the amount provided for an the MUST BE ATFILIATED—No’ one, unless be be a member Constitution of a Subordinate Lodge under this jurisdiction, can he appointed 5-(I) TO DECLARE FORFEITURE OF CHARTERS on the Commattee on Work, and any member of said Committee —The Giand Lodge must, upon the report of the Grand Secre- who, after has appointment, becomes non-affiliated, thereby tFagures at foot of Edicts refer so number of other Edicts forfeits and vacates has posation as a niember ofsaid Committee - EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 239 238 MASONIC MANUAL. fled to teach the work and lectures of the three degrees aa 11-(11). CHARTERS~COMMETTEES MUST RE- adopted by the Grand Lodge PORT ON—No resolution involving the granting or restoration of a Charter of any Subordinate Lodge shall he considered 14- SAME DUTIES—It shall be the duty of such by the Grand Lodge until the same shall have been referred Distinct Lecturer to visit each Lodge in his distnct once so to and reported upon by an appropnate committee each year, and to requiic such Lodge to exemplify the work and lectures of the three degrees, or to examine the officers 12-112) MASONIC DISTRICTS The State of Ala- thereof as to their proficiency therein. He shall exercise a hama is hereby divided into twenty districts for the porpose geneial supervision over the Lodges so his district and repsrt of Masonic instruction, and said districts shall he composed lo the Grand Master hefore each Annual Communication of Counties as follows- of the Grand Lodge the number of Lodges visited, the pro- 1st District, Jackson, Limestone, Madison and Marshall ficiency of the officers thereof and any irregularity or improper 2nd Distnct, Colbert, Ecanklin, Lawrence and Lauder- proceedings so such Lodges -dale 15 SAME COMPENSATION — On all visits to a 3rd District, Blousit, Culiman and Morgan lodge for inspection nod examination the Distiict Lecturer 4th District, Cherokee, DeKalb and Etosvah shall be entitled to his necessary expenses to be paid by the 5th District, Calhoun, Cleburne and St Clair. Lodge, and when visiting a Lodge for inspection at its request, 6th District, Jeffeison he shall be entitled to his expenses and such per diem com- 7th District, Marion, Walker and Winston pensation as is reasonable 8th District, Fayette, Lamar, Pickens and Tuscaloosa 16 GRAND LECTURER—The Grand Master 0th District, Bibb, Chilton and Shelby shall appoint some suitable person as Grand Lecturer, who shall 10th District, Clay, Randolph and Talladega icceive a salary of six hundred dollars per year, payable 11th Disti itt, Chambers, Coosa, Lee and Tallapoosa monthly 12th l)leti’ct, Gresse, I-fale, Marengo, Pcrry and Sumter. 13th ])istrlet, Autanga, Elmore, Lowndcs, Macon and 17 GRAND LECTURER — DUTIES — The Grand Montgomery. Lecturer shall divide the districts into four divisions as he 14th District, Ilarhour, Bulloels, Pike and Russell may deem smtable, and eaeh year shall hold at some central 15th District, Dale, Henry and Houston. and accessible Lodge in each of such divisions a school of instruc- isth District, Coffee, Covsngton and Geneva tion He shall further attend the meetings of the Committee 17th District, Botler, Conecuh and Crenshaw on Work and exercise advisory supervision of the work to be 18th District, Baldwin, Escambia and Mobile. reported by the Committee, he shall attend the meetings of 19th District, Dallas, Monroe and Wilcox the Grand Lodge, examine and ceritify as to the proficiency 20th District, Claske, Choctaw and Washington. of applicants to the position of Dissnet Lecturers, and perform such other duties as the Grand Lodge may from time to time 13 DISTRICT LECTURERS APPOINTMENT — diced. He shall not be eligible to appointment as a member 4’ ~l2lsu Ci mid Master shall appoint for each distinct a District of the Committee on Work Lecturer, seho shall reside in such district No one shall be iS SAME MAY HOLD CONFERENCES—The appointed District Lecturer until he shall have procuied a Grand Lecturer may hold Masonic Conferences or may in- ccrLil)cste Irons the Grand Lecturer, or the Chairman of the struct Lodges, when so requested, and may accept such tom- (‘diunsittec on Work, er some member thereof that he is quaIl- 2-10 MASONIC MANUAL. EDICTS AND DECISIONS 241 pensatano therefor us may be allowed by such Lodge or Con- (3) Grand Secretary 36-37 ference (4) Grand Tiler 19 SAM E—REPOB T OF—The Grand Lecturer (1) Generally shall before each Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, 24-(20) NOT ELIGIBLE TO OFFICE IN SUBOR- make a report to the Grand Master, stating the Schools of DINATE LODGE—A Grand Officer as not eligible to office instruction held by ham and the District Lecturers attending an a Subordinate Lodge same, and those absent. (2) Grand Muster 20 SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION—EXPENSES (a) Generally OF—The expenses of the Grand Lecturer, an going to, con- 25-(2t) MUST SUBMIT ANNUAL ADDRESS—The duction and returning from the Schools of instruction us pro- M, W Grand Muster, or an baa absence, the R W Deputy vided herein, shall he paid by the Distract Lertureac and those Grand Muster of this Gaand Lodge, shall submit a communi- Masters and Wardens attending same 5aat day of its convening an each andcationeveryto yearthe sameafter itson organization,the bringing to the knowledge 21-(161 CONFERENCE—CANNOT CONFER DE- of its members all the aub,ecta which be may deem of importance GREES—A Masonic Conference as such and an its name. to the Craft and proper to come before them for their action cannot confer the degrees, but the officers thereof us pro tern He shall also furnish annually to the Grand Lodge a synopsis officers of a regular Lodge regularly opened. may confer such of the questions of Masonic Jurisprudence, which have been degrees on any candidate, provided all the Constitutional regularly propounded to ham during the year. with has decisions requirements an reference thereto are complied with thereon 22-(1Sl COMMITTEE ON WORK TO INSTRUCT 26-(22) GEN ERAL POWERS—The Grand Master DELEGATES TO GRAND LODGE—The last two days of does possess arid may exercise powers and prerogatives Outside the session of the Committee on Work preceding the meeting of those given by the written Constitution, and an determining of the Grand Lodge shall be devoted by said Committee to whether or not an any given case be may exercise such powers instructing such of the delegates to the Grand Lodge us may he as to he goaded and controlled by the ancient landmarks attend, an the work and lectures of the Grand Lodge of the Order, and at consistent with them be may exercise such 23-(19), GRAND LODGE WORK OBLIGATORY— power, unless the same as expressly or by necessary implication The work adopted by the Grand Lodge each yeas as the only prohibited by the written Constitution correct method, and no person, not even a member of the Coin- matted on Work, should teach or practice any change therein, 27-(23) POWER TO ‘HEAL” ILLEGALLY MADE MASONS—The Grand Muster baa the power to “heal” allegally until same baa been officially adopted by the Grand Lodge 187, made Masons Healing” as the imposition of any terms, conditions, or penalties. as the Grand Master may see proper CHAPTER II an each instance, and may be against either an individual, a Lodge. or both GRAND OFFICERS: 28-(24) MUST SUSPEND MASTER OF LODGE (1) Generally 24 VIOLATING CONSTITUTION—The Grand Master may, (2) Grand Muster and at as has duty, when informed that a Subordaisare Lodge (a) Powers, Generally 25-29 has violated Article VI, Sections 9 and 24. of the Coossatutron (b) Powers, as to Dispensation 310-35 242 MASONIC MANUAL. EDICTS AND DECISIONS 243 ot the Grand Lodge, forthwith to suspend the Master or Warden (3) Grand Secretary. presiding at the Communication at which it was dooe. 36-(32) MAY REFUND OVERPAID FEES—The 29-(25) CANNOT SET ASIDE BY-LAWS OF LODGE, Grand Secietary is authorized to iefund to the Lodges the IF CONFORMABLE TO CONSTITUTION—The Grand amount of dues reported by the Committee on Chartered Master has no power to set aside the by-laws of the Lodge Lodges as overpaid, without any special order for that purpose which are conformable to the Constitution and Edicts of the 37-(33) MAY APPOINT ASSISTANT—WHEN—Th Gmnd Lodge and the ancient landmarks of Masonry, in order Grand Secretary is authorized to appoint an assistant Grand that said Lodgf may administer its discipline with a less number Secretary during the Communication of the C-i and Lodge. and than such by-lsws require, nor to do any other act violating he shall receive such compensation as may be determined by such by-laws the Grand Lodge 61—568 (4) Grand Tiler (2-b) Dispensations. 30-(26) DISPENSATION MAY ISSUE—WHEN—The 35-(34) DUTY —During the session of the Giand Lodge Grand Master may issue a Dispensation to confer the degrees is shall be the duty of the Grand Tiler to be first at the door of in a shorter time than required by the Constitution the Grand Lodge Hall, and to admit no person unless he is pinperly voucherl for 31-(27) DISPENSATIONS, WHEN THEY MAY NOT BE ISSUED—The Grand M astes has no right to issue s CHAPTER III. Dispensation to fill a vacancy in the office of Master whilst either the Senior Warden’s or the Junior Warden’s station is SUBORDINATE LODGES filled by a duly elected and installed officer (1) Establishment 39-46 239 (2) Duties 47.54 32-(25). SAME—The Grand Master has no right to (3) Powers 55-79 issue a Dispensation to a Lodge to elect a Master to succeed fa) Under Dispensation 55-60 one to whom such Lodge has granted a dimit. The Masler (b) Chartered 60-79 cannot create a vacancy by dimitting, and if he could. liii (4) Removal and Consolidation 80-85 duties would devolve upon the Senior Warden (5) Surrender, Porfeiture and Reinstatement of 237 Charters, and Rights of Members Thereunder 33-(29) SAME—The Grand Master cannot authorize 66-104 a Subordinate Lodge to bury a dimitted Mason (6) Jurisdiction 96-116-135-129 677 17) Meeungs 130-153 IS) Conduct of Meetings 154-185 34-(30l SAME—The Grand Master has on power to (9) Ceremonial Work 186-201 authorize by special dispensation or otherwise any Mason to affiliate svith another Lodge without a dimit. or some certificate (1) Establishment ins lieu thereof, or to change jurisdiction for any purpose. .t9-l33) HOW ORGANIZED—A new Lodge may be 35-(31) SAME—The Grand Master has on power to organized upon the petition of seven known sod appioved uric ii Dispensation to confer the degrees in Masonry on one Master Masons, under the conditions stipulated in Section whu is iiielignble because ol physicial defect 7, Article I, of the Constitution 244 MASONIC MANUAL. 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40-(36) DUTY OF NEAREST LODGE TO EXAMINE 46-(42) MUST WORK UNDER DISPENSATION PROPOSED OFFICERS—When a proper number of Master BEFORE CHARTER CAN ISSUE—No petition for a Char- Masons present a petihon an the required form and apply for ter for a new Lodge shall be considered by the Grand Lodge examination and recommendation for a new Lodge, it is the until such Lodge shall have worked tinder a Dispensation duty of the nearest Lodge to the proposed location oF the new (2) Duties Lodge to examine the brethren proposed for officers as to their 47143) CHARITY—It is the duty of each Lodge to competency to confer the degrees, and to certify to the same, gave special attention to the education of orphans of deceased also to inquire as to the characters of the petitioners, as re- and indigent worthy Master Masons within its jurisdiction, quired by the Constitution and to report at each Annual Communication of the Grand 41-(37) SAME—This examination may be held at a Lodge the extent at the charity thus dispensed regular Communication or at a special one called f or that pur- 48-(44) CERTIFICATE TO ISSUE TO FAMILY OP pose DECEASED MEMBER—Upon the death of any Master 42-(3S) RECOMMENDATION MUST STATE LO- Mason in good standang, and who is a member of a Lodge under CATION AND DISTANCE FROM OTHER NEAREST the jurisdiction of this Giand Lodge, it shall be the duty of LODGE—When a Lodge recommends a dispensat;on foi a such Subordinate Lodge to fQrrnsh to the widow or orphans of new Lodge. it must state whether said proposed new Lodge such deceased member a certiftate, under the seal of the Lodge, is more than ten miles from the nearest Lodge. or whether it is showing his membership, standing and death, without any to be located in a city oa town, and said recommendation application or charge therefor shall not be considered complete unless such fact as stated 49145) MUST VOTE ON AMENDMENTS TO CON- 43-(39) WHAT IS TOWN—A town, within the meaning STTTUTION—The Master or presiding officer of each Lodge of Section 7, Article I. of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge, shall causc a vote to be taken on amendments pioposed to the is a “Collection of hoQses occupied by a number of inhabitants” Constitution of the Grand Lodge at tLw Communication for sufficiently numerous to build up and sustain one or more the annual election of officets, if praeticab[e, and if not, as Lodges, such houses being in such close proximity to each other early thereafter as possible arid immedately after such action as to constitute a city or town in the common acceptation of shall see that the action of the Lodge is sent up to the Grand ~‘ these terms and in contradistinction to what is called a thickly Secretary, certified to as required by Article VIII of the Con- settled neighboi hood stitution, and if more than one amendment is to be acted on, N the Lodge shall take a separatc vote on each proposition 44-(40) DURATION OF DISPENSATTONS — Das- pensations for new Lodges shall continue and be in fo[ce only 150-151 until the next regular Communication of the Grand Lodge. 30-(46) SAME—PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO RE- under the regulations piescribed in Section 4, Article VT, of PORT—In all cases where Lodges fail to report action Upon Air ConstltQtlon proposed amendments, when properly sent to them, as required ‘45441) OFFICER OP GRAND LODGE MUST OR- by the Constitution, the Masters of such Lodges shall be sum- It GAN IS—All new Lodges shall be organized by some officer moned to appear before the Grand Lodge at its next Annual of the (hand Lodge, or some competent brother, to be appointed Communication, to give their reasons for failing to report by thc G,and Master or Deputy Grand Master for that purpose their action or non-action on the proposed amendments 31-(47) SECRETARY MUST KEEP IN LODGE COPY OF CONSTITUTION AND PROCEEDINGS—It 246 MASONIC MANUAL. EDICTS AND DECIS[ONS. 247<

shall be the duty of t~1e Secretary ol each Subordinate Lodge 58-(52) CANNOT ELECT FIRST TflREE OFFICERS under this jurisdietaon to 1

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79-(71). PROXY AT GRAND LODGE POSSESSES allowed to consolidate and form one Lodge upon petition to NO POWERS, EXCEPT AS REPRESENTATIVE THERE- the Grand Lodge or Giand Master, such petition niust be IN—The proxy of a Master or Waiden attendog the Coin- signed by a majority of the members of each Lodge. municaiion of the Grand Lodge is not vested with any of the 8S-(76). CONSOLIDATION, RIGHTS AND POWERS powers of such Mosrer or Warden so fat as regards his official OF NEW LODGE—The consolidation of two Lodges confers relartons to the Subordinate Lodge Neither is the vitality of all the rights and powers that the two former Lodges had on the Grand Lodge suspended during the Communications of the the new Lodge and presei yes intact all the rights and privileges Grand Lodge—it ss a Lodge authos iced to work Therefore, of membership of the two Lodges, and members of etther of notwithstanding the Master and Wardens of a Lodge may be the old Lodges who have been suspended for the non-payment represented by proxies in the Grand Lodge, they may legally of dues may be reinstated by the payment thereof to the new and constitutionally open tte Lodge, transart business and Lodge

confer degrees during the Communscation of the Grand Lodge IS) Surrender, Forfeiture, Reinstatement, etc , of Charters, This, however, does not apply to Lodges working under a Dis- sod Rights of Members Thereundei pensation 86-(77) CHARTER MAY BE SURRENDERED— (4) Removal and Consolidation Upon petition to the Grand Lodge or to the Grand Master, 50 (72) NO REMOVAL EXCEPT BY CONSENT OF signed by a majority of its members a Lodge may be allowed to MAJORITY—No Lodge shall be removed except by the con- surrender its Chartes, and upon such surrender all the property sent of a majority of all its membess, expressed at a regular of the Lodge eseheats to the Grand Lodge, and must be communication, and by the consent of the Grand Ledge, or delivered to the Grand Secretary in the manner provided in under a Dispensation of the Grand Master or Deputy Graned cases where Lodges forfeit their Charter. Master, 75 ‘I 8t-(73) MUST HAVE CONSENT OF GRAND S7-(75). OFFICER S7-(7S) OFFICERS NEED NOT LODGE OR GRAND MASTER—A malorsty of the Lodge BE ELECTED BEFORE SURRENDER—A Lodge failing cannot remove it except by the permission of the Grand Lodge to elect its officers at the proper time and desiring to surren- or Grand Master der its Charter, will not be required to elect offleess before petitioning for surrender 52 IF NOT REMOVED FROM TOWN—CONSENT NOT REQUIRED—A Lodge may be changed from one SS-(7E1 FAILURE TO PAY FOR CHARTER WORKS lotation to another in a town without obtaining the consent FORFEITURE—A Lodge woaking under a Dispensation, of the Grand Master which has been granted a Charter, but fails to pay for and obtain the Charter. becomes at once defunct Members of such 53-CM) VOTE MUST BE TAKEN IN LODGE ROOM defunct Lodge can obtain a eertificate from the Grand Secietary AT REGULAR COMMUNICATION—A vote to move a in the manner provided for members of other defunct Lodges Lodge must be taken at a regular Communication and at the I; 483-484 Lodge room, and at no other time or place, and the permission of the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master is necessary to an- 89-(80). DISPENSATION MUST BE SURRENDEEr ED WHEN QUORUM CANNOT BE SECURED—A Ledge thorsee a removal under Dispensation which cannot secure a quorum owing to 54-(75) CONSOLIDATION—MAJORITY OF BOTH the death or removal of some of its members, must surrender LODGES MUST CONSENT—Two or more Lodges may be its Dispensation. 252 MASONIC MANUAL. EDICTS AND DECISIONS 253

9D-(S1) ON FORFEITURE, PROPERTY ESCE EATS 96-(57) DUTY OF NEW LODGE ACQUIRING TO GRAND LODGE—When a Lodge forfeits its Chartei, PROPERTY OF OLD—Where a Lodge owns a small hall and 7) all of its property of every description eseheats to the Grand becomes defunct. osving some debts, and afterwards a new Lodge Lodge is organiced, and by act of the Grand Lodge acquires 7ff the hall of the defunct Lodge, it is proper and the duty of such 9l-(Sl) SAME—INCLUDES ALL PROPERTY EX- new Lodge to pay the debts of the old Lodge, at least to the CEPT THAT MORTGAGED OR SOLD—This includes all extent of the value of the property acquired pi operty which had not been pasd for, unless the creditor 97-(SS) RESTORATION OF CHA RTERS RESTORES reserved title or had a mortgage thereon, in which ease it is ALL RIGHTS, ETC —Whenever a Subordinate Lodge which the duty of the Grand Secretary to turn over said property has forfeited its Charter shall have it restored by the Grard to the mortgagees of lienee When there is no mortgage or Lodge, said Subordinate Lodge shall be reinstated with all lien, bist the same has not been paid for, the Grand Secretary its property and rights of property, whether the same has been may, if he thinks proper, surrender said property to the party delivered to the Grand Secretare or not, and shall beauthoriced who sold it to the Lodge to eiect its officers as soon after the Communication of the 72-73—74—75 Grand Lodge as it may see fit 92-(S3) GRAND LODGE ASSUMES NO LIABILI- 95-(S9) EFFECT OF RESTORATION OF FOR- TIES—The Grand Lodge, however, does not assume the lis- FEITURED CHARTER—The effect ofT the restoration of bilities of a Suboidinate Lodge the Charter of a dormant Lodge is to revive the Charter and 91-(54) A NEW LODGE DOES NOT SUCCEED TO resostate the meosbeiship to all their rights and privileges as PROPERTY RIGHTS OF AN OLD LODGE—When a well as disabilities, existing at the time of forfeiture, except as Subordinate Lodge forfeits its Chaster the property of such to such members as, during the dormancy of the Lodge, have Lodge, both iral and personal, esebeats to the Grana Lodge. paid their duties to the Grand Secretary and received his and a new Lodge, afterwards formed at the same place an4 by certificate the same nembership, has no right to the property of the former 9P-(90) SAME—Wnen a Lodge forfeits its Charter, Lodge which is aftersvards restored, all persons who were members 94-(SS) ON RESTORATION OF CHARTER PROP- of the Lodge at the time of forfeituie, are, spas fuels, members ERTY RETURNED—The sbove rule only applies to the case of the Lodge when revived. 5 crept such as have obtained a of the formation of an entirely new Lodge, and not to the res- certificate from the Giand Secretary A brofher mast o)atasn toration of the Charter of an old oee Where an old Charter either the certificate or a dimit from the Lodge when revived is restored, the Lodge becomes entitled to its property owned in order to affiliate with another Lodge by it at the time of forfeiture 45d-454 95455) SEVEN MEMBERS REQUI]~ED TO RE- l00-(91) NO DUES ACCRUE DURING FORFEI- STORE CHARTER—In order to restore the Charter of a TURE—No dues accrue to a Subordinate Lodge against a drfusact Lodge, the peterson therefor must be signed by seven member thereof, pendsng the forfeiture of its Charter A members who seere is good standing when the Charter was brother whose membership syas sn sueh Lodge may, upon forfeited, and have not sffiliated with another Lodge payment to the Grand Secretasy of one dollas, receive a certificate 443 ‘II F ~

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l0l-(92) CERTIFICATE TO ONE SUSPENDED (6) Jurisdiction N. P. D, IN DORMANT LODGE—HOW OBTAINED—A 105-(96) TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION — The brother suspended N P D from a Lodge which afterwards territorial jurssdictsoss of Subordinate Lodges extends half - forfeits its Charter, is entitled to a certificate from the Grand way in every direction to the nearest Lodge, and the measure- Secretary upon the payment of the following dues, - ment is by straight lines, and not by the public highway 1st. the amount of dues to the Subordinate Lodge on ac- rule, however, does not apply to cities ortowns count of which he was suspended 89-546 This 2d The accrued dues from the time he was suspended 2 DOES NOT EXTEND INTO THg LIMITS until the Lodge became defunct. does 106497) into the municipal limits of another town where5 443 OFa LodgeANOTHERis holdenTOWN—The jurisdiction of another Lodg 102-(93) DEFUNCT LODGE—ONE SUSPENDED HOW MEASURED—The measurement OR EXPELLED TE-IEREFROM—A brother who has been jurisdiction is made fiom the particular location or building suspended or expelled fos unmasonic conduct from a Lodge, where the Lodge is holden, and not from the corporate limits which afterwards becomes defunct, can only be reinstated by of a municipality, provided always that the jurisdietion of one the Giand Lodge. and if this is done he is entitled to acertificate Lodge neves extends into the corporate limits of another tosyn in the nature of a dimit from the Grand Secretary. where a Lodge is holden 481-482 l0S-(99t SAME—To illustrate the foregoing edict, if 103-(94) WHERE LODGE DEFUNCT AND RE- a Lodge is situated one-half mile from the corporate limits of a CORDS LOST OR DESTROY ED-HOW MEMBER THERE- town, and the Lodge in such town is located more than a FROM MAY AFFILIATE—When a Mason whose Lodge is half-mile from the eorpoiate limits, the former Lodge has I defunct, or from any other cause is incapable of granting a jurisdiction of all profanes sesiding between it and the corporate dimit or certificate of dismissal, and from any eause there is limits of the town. but not over any residing within such limits, no record in the office of the Grand Lodge having jurisdiction although they may be much nearer such Lodge over such Lodge, is desirous of affiliating with a Lodge under 109- (100~ JURISDICTION CONCURRENT IN this jurisdiction, upon application setting forth the facts above TOWNS—Where there are two or osore Lodges in a city of mentioned, and uposs proof of the truth of such statements, and town, the jurisdiction of eseh is common with the Other that he was in good standing at the time his Lodge beeame 291 defunct may be received into membership, such application to be rereived and acted upon as a dimit 110. MUST NOTIFY EACH OTHER OF ALL APPLI- CATIONS—In csties where two or more Lodges have coo- 104-(95) DEGREES CONFERRED AFTER CHAR- eurrent jurisdiction the Secretary of each Lodge is required ‘l’ER FORFEITED ILLEGAL—Where degrees are conferred to notity all Other lodges in such concurrent jurisdiction of by a Lodge syhose Charter has been forfeited, the parties thus each and every spplscation for initiation and application icerivieg the degrees must be regularly healed by the Master of the Lsdgc 111 NOTICE READ IN OPEN LODGE—It is the 4511 duty of the Secretary of the Lodge receiving such notice, to read same in open Lodge at the next regular meeting, after receipt of same err - -

‘V EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 257 256 MASONIC MANUAL. rriisdiction for the fees, but would subject the forusci Lodge to 112 OBJECT OF NOTICE—This does out mean that dIscipline by the Grand Master or the Grand Lodge the Lodges can object to the reception of such petitions but 11S-(106) SAME—DUTY OF LODGE OF RESID- to give the brethren the fullest opportunity to become informed I(NCE—It is the duty of the Lodge to whom the questious as to those making spplscation within their jurisdiction. ire propounded to promptly answer came and give the desired 113-(10t) LODGES IN CITIES HAVE JURISDICT~ Isformatiosi, and a failure to do so within a reasonable rinse ION THEREIN—Where two or more cities are near together would be a breach of duty and subject such Lodge to discipline the Lodge or Lodges of each city have jurisdiction of all pro- hy the Grand Master se Grand Lodge. fanes in the respective cities 119-(107) SAME—QUESTIONS TO LIE OVER ONE 1 14-(t02) RESIDENCE—WHAT IS—Residence means MEETING—When a person petitions for initiation in a Lodge ones legal residence, the place of his citinenship other than that of his residence, and the inquiries required by 259-260-267 -268 the Constitution are addressed to the Lodge of his residence, 115-1103) PROFANE APPLYING TO LODGE such inquiries cannot be acted upon at the meeting at which OTHER THAN THAT OF HIS RESIDENCE—CONSENT they weie received, bat mast lie over until the next succeeding OF HOME LODGE NECESSARY—A Lodge which receives regular Communication, at which time they must be taken up the petition of a profane residing in the ju:isdiction of another and answer thereto made A failuie to give such answer subjects such detelict Lodge to discipline, Lodge must obtain the consent of the Lodge in whose jurisdie- non he resides before acting upon sum petition If two or 120 SAME—MERE REQUEST DOES NOT CONFER more Lodges have coocurient jueisdict,oo, the consent of JURISDICTION The mere request for consent does not each must be obtained give the requesting lodge jurisdiction, but it must be answered, 105—267—268—292- 297—299—302-325-399—400-401 and if the fees are claimed the conditious must be accepted by I the requesting lodge lIf-(104) SAME—PROFANE MAY JOIN LODGE OF HIS CHOICE—PROCEEDUREA piofane may join 121- (108) DEGREES MAY BE CONFERRED FOR the Lodge of his rhosce, though residing in the jurisdiction ANOTHER LODGE BY REQUEST—A Suboidiosre Lodge of another And whcii such petition is~received it is the duty may, however, by request, confer any one or all of the degrees of the Lodge receiving same to propound the questions required or another Lodge, either in this or another Grand Junsdiction, in Seelioii IS, Article VI, of thc Constitution, and the Lodge and in such cases the membership of the-person so initiated or to sehich such questions are piopounded irinst answer same advanced would be in the Lodge br which the woiulc would be And when the Ledge answers ‘‘that it knows no just cause why done, and the fees belong to same. This request must be in an etitioner should not be made a Mason,” then it has no nght official way, and the act of the Lodge Such request from the Master and Secretary or any number of members is not suffi- to object to the reception of a candidate by the other Lodge, cicot. I oritsis answerit entitled to the fees unless in claims same at the time 122-(109) LODGES MUST REPORT VIOLATIONS 117-COt) SAME—DUTY OF LODGE RECEIVING OF THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS—Wheoever it shall P ETITION—It is the duty of the Lodge receiviog thu petition come to the knowledge of a Subordinate I.odge that any person of residing withiii the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge shall have a profane residiisg out of its jurisdiction, to asic the questions equired belore taking any acnioo thereon, and a failure to do received any degree or degrees in Masonry under this or a to irould not only render such Lodge liable to the Lodge having r

258 MASONIC MANUAL. EDjCTS AND DECISIONS. 259 foreign lierisdiction without the consent of the Lodge nearest Whenever a person has been elerted to receive the E A Degree to which he resides, it shall be the duty of said Subordinate is a Lodge in another State, and removes to this State before Lodge to cause a full statement of the facts romssg Ic. its knowl- sitiation, and acquires residence herein. the Lodge in whose edge, with the description of the statement of the facts coming ursodittion he removes may confer the degrees upon him, to its knowledge, with the description of the person having thus upon his petition therefoc. and the consent of the Lodge Icons received the degree or degrees to be communicated officially whose jurisdiction he removed In such cases the petition to the Giand Secretary for action thereon by the Grand Hastes must be referred and acted upon as any other petition or Grand Lodge 266 123-(110). STATUS OF ONE INITIATED WITHOUT 129—(j 16). SAME—Or the Lodge from which he removed may request the Lodge into whose jurisdiction he iensoves ha THIS CONSENT—When it so the duty of the Lodge to propound the inquiry required, and the receiving Lodge to answer confer the degrees same, and a fasluse to do so subjects the derelict Lodge to (7) Meetings, Time, Place and Objects discipline, nevertheless the standing of the person so initiated 130—(117) QUORUM—Seven Master Masons, members or passed is nor thereby affected The dereliction of the of a Lodge, ronstirute a quoram for the transaction of business Lodge will not be visited upon the candidate and that number may open the Lodge and transact sach busi- 413 ‘4 ness as may properly come before it 1I4—(thl) JURISDICTION ONCE ACQUIRED RE- 155 TA INED —One who is initiated or passed in this jurisdiction ld1-(lIS) MUST BE OPENED AT REGULAR remains subject to the Lodge that initiated or advanced him PLACE—A Lodge canner be opened at a place other than until he is regularly dismissed by certificate, and no Lodge has where it is authorized to hold its regular Communications any right to confer any of the degrees upon him without such 112-(119) REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS CAN- certificate, or by request heseso provided, or syhere the former NOT BE HELD EXCEPT AT STATED TIMES—The W M Lodge has become defunct has no right to convene the Lodge m regular Communication 325—(1121 SAME—l’his jurisdiction is retaused even at any other time, except as provided in the by laws though the hi other removes into another jurisdiction 1I.3—(120) TIME TO BE PlEED 114 BY-tA WS—The 292—294 day and hour of regular Communications are to be fixed in the 126—(113) SAME—EFFECT OF REMOVAL INTO by-laws, and can only be changed by amending the by-laws ANOTHER JURISDICTION—However, if he should remove 134—(121) SAME—When so changed by amendment into another jurisdiction he so entitled to a dismissal cestificate, they cannot be agasis changed without another amendment. if in good standing, and he may be elected and advanced by the 135-(122). SAME—CONSENT OF GRAND LODGE ft., Lodge into whose jurisdiction he removes wathout obtaining NOT NECESSARY TO CHANGE TIME—A chartered the eonsent of the former Lodge Subordinate Lodge may ehange its time of meeting without 261—396—394—400 the consent of the Grand Lodge 127-(114) SAME—FEES—In such case the Lodge in 61 wh.ch he is advanced is entitled to the fees tlserefor 136—(123l NOT TO TRANSACT BUSINESS ON 1IS-(1J93) WHERE ONE IS ELECTED, BUT NOT SUNDAY—fr is unmasonse for a Lodge to hold its regular INITIATED. AND REMOVES FROM JURISDICTION— Communciatoon on Sunday, or to hold a special meeting to r

EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 261 4 MASONIC MANUAL. 201) 145-( 132) SAME—WHEN DEGREES MAT BE CON- confer degrees or to transact other business, or to rent its ball FERRED AT—A W M has the right to convene the Lodge so to any other body on that day except fos divine worship special Communication to confer the degrees when the candidate has been duly elected at a regular Communication 137-024) MAY BURY BROTHER ON SUNDAY— 319-362 The Lodge may, however, hold a special ‘meeting on Sunday 146—QIaS) SAME—EXAMINATION —A candidate for the burial of a brother. but cannot transact other business may be examined as to his proficiency at a special Commionsca- 135—(12U FESTIVAL DAYS—The anniyerssOies tion cegularly called. St John the Evangelist and Sr John the Baptist are days for 406. festivals, installations and celebratiOns. Subordinate Lodges ought not to confer degrees octransact Lodge business on those 147-(134) LODGE MAY BE OPENED IN THAT DEGREa WIIERE WORK TO’BE DONE—Where a special days. Communication is called to confer any’ of the degrees, the 139-1126) BUSINESS NOT ABSOLUTELY PRO- Lodge may be opened in the ‘degred in which the wfsrk is to be HIBITED THEN—It is not prohibited that degrees be ross- done ‘ leered on those days. but it is better not to do so - 156 140-(127) SAME~REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS 145-(135) REGULAR COMMUNICATION CAYNNOT THEN—But if the regular Communications fallon thoH days BE CAL5LED’OFF OR CONTINUED BEYOND THE DAY degrees maybe confeesed. and any other business transacted —A regular Communication’ chunot be called off or continued 141-025) SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS — Only to a day beyond the day on which it is held, but it maybe done such business a~ is specified in the call thesef or can be tr~ns-~ to any Subsequent hbur ‘of the ‘same da# acted at a special Communication Nor can the Master at a 149-(l36) MAY HOLD’ CONTINUOUS SESSION special Communication call anothes to be convened at a later AFTER MIDNIGHT’—Whsle a’Commumcation canndt be houi on the ssme day for the transactiOn of business, unless it called offfrom one day to another this does not mean it may not be for the burial of a brother ne some speesal ceremony have a continuous session until after midnight ‘1 142—(129) SAME —A special meeting may be called at a 1599137) NOTICE NOT NECESSARY TO ACT ON regular meeting, and if done then, the minutes thereof should AMENDMENTS—When a proposed amendment to the Con- shoir the call and the object thereof, or it may be called by the stiturson is to be voted on, it is proper to give the members of Worshipful Master at any time, but doe and sufficient notice the Lodge notice thereof, but a faslurt to do so will not vitiate of the time and puspose thereof should be given the action thereon 143-(139) SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS — 1 49, NESSCommunicationTHEREAT—Thecalled fordegreesthat purposemaybe conferredThe reportat aofspeci~com- 1Sl-(135). AMENDMENTS—REGULAR QUORUM 11L mittees and balloting are proper at a regular communicatiOn MAY ACT ON—It is nor necessarjthtt more than a quorum nnl3’ be present when amendments to the Constitution are acted on, 312-339--362 and whde it is ‘proper that eseb mtmber should vote, it is not’ 144- (131) SAME~iBURIAL—A speesal meeting may obligatory upon ‘him be held for the purpose of burying a brothes 49 - 10. r

EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 263 262 MASONIC MANUAL. call on a Past Master to preside, provided he remains so the 152—(139) SUMMONS—HOW GIVEN—A snmmoi±s Lodge room during the meeting of the Lodge, to attend a Communication of the Lodge may he given in either 159—232 of one or more of the following ways. t55-(144). S W SUCCEEDS TO DUTIES, ETC , OF 1 W M —The S W succeeds to all the powers, privileges, pre- let By the Worshipful Master in open Lodge en a1 present rogatives and duties of the W M in any and all cases when the 2d By the Secretary in writing by order of the Lodge or Master is absent or incapacitated to set Incase of the absence Master or the ineligibility of both the W. M. and S W the J W sue- ceeds to the same 3d By a member, verbally, when authorired by the 232—237—239—240. Lodge or Master so writing. 4th By the Tiler, verbally, when ordered by the Master. 159-1145) LODGE CANNOT BE OPENED EXCEPT BY DISPENSATION, WHEN MASTER AND BOTH 153-040) SUMMONS SHOULD STATE OBJECT, IF FOR TRIAL—A summons to the members of the Lodge WAR DENS ABSENT—In case the Master and both Wardens are absent or incapacitated to act, no other officer sneceeds to to a meeting to be hetd for the trial of a brother should state the powers, privileges, jirerogatives or duties of the Master, the purpose of such meeting. and in such ease there is no power to open the Lodge, except ~40—564 by the Crand Master or the Deputy Grand Master, or by some 114 DISTANCE TO EXCUSE FAILURE TO OBEY Past Master, who is authorseed by dispensation from the Grand SUMMONS There is no fixed di~tance of tiavel, which Master would excuse a member of a lodge from obeying a summons 160-(146) ANOTHER MAY BE CALLED TO PRE- Each sodisidual case must be judged by the esseumitatlees SIDE BY COURTESY—The Master or presiding Warden (5) Meeting. Conduct of, Generally may, however, call some other qualified brother to preside by J55-(141) SEVEN MEMBERS MUST BE PRESENT courtesy, f one of the three first officers are present —To open a Lodge and transact any business there must be present no less than seven Master Masons, who are members 161-(147) PAST MASTER HEREIN HAS NO RE- of the Lodge. and the Jelaster or one of the Wardens must be FERENCE TO THAT DEGREE—The degree of P M has sneluded in the number nothing to do with the qualifIcations for offier so a M M Lodge, and whenever the word Past Master is used in this Code it 130 refers to Past W M and not to one who has taken the P M [56-1442) LODGE MAY BE OPENED IN M M. Degree DEGREE ONLY—A Mastes Mason’s Lodge may be opened 205 without opening on either the E A or F C. Degree 162-1145) DECISION OF MASTER SUPREME—The 147 decision of the Master is supreme, not only on questions ol order 157—(143) MASTER OR ONE OF, THE WARDENS but on all reremonsal work IF MUST BE PRESENTA Lodge eannot be opened so the absence ol the Master and both Wardens One of these officers 231, must not only be present to congregate the Lodge but must 163-(149) MEMBERS MUST OBEY GAVEL — II remain during irs entire session If one of the Wardens be members refuse to obey the gavel of the Master he has the right, presesit en congregate the Lodge, he may, howeves, by courtesy in order en stop further confusion and disorder, to declare the F EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 265 264 MASONIC MANUAL. fails to take down the evidence of a witness, the Lodge may, Lodge closed and take himself and the Charter out of the Lodge. at ste nest regular Communication, amend its minutes and even while at labor upply sueb omission 164-(150) NO APPEAL TO LODGE FROM ,MAS- 173-(l5S). MINUTES—ACTION OF LODGE ON ANY TER’S DECISION—’N0 appeal lies to the Lodge from the SUBJECT NOTED—The action of a Lodge 5in excusing a Master’s decision, but only to the Grand Lodge brother for being drunk should be noted in ,the minutes. 231. 174-(l59) MINUTES—SAME—The seport of a Com- 165-(lIl) MASTER HAS RIGHT ‘TO VOTE—The mittee appointed to investigate charges against a brother Mastet has the right to vote on any propositiOn before the should be spread in full on the minutes. Lodge. including a change in the By-laws. 175 SAME—MI committees on petitiSos should be 566-(552). CODE FORMS OBLIGATORY—The forms named so opefi Lodge and their Aames recorded in the Silinutes laid down in this Code for the minutes and beher Lodge buboess 314 are the only proper forms td be used by Subordinate Lodgts. 176 EDICTS READ IN OPEN LODGE—All ediets and, forms of other jurisdictiorif should not be used and deesesons adopted by the Grand Lodge should be read 167-(153). MASTER NEED NOESION, MINUTES— so open Lodge as soon after the receipt of the printed proceed- It is not necessary that the minutes of a Lodge 5esigned by the ings as prarticable - Master unless so required by the Dy-laws of the Lodge, the 177-(160). COMMITTEES ON PETITION -MUST 7 signature of the Seereta,ry is suffiesent. REPORT AT SUCCEEDING MEETING, UNLESS EX- TENDED BY MOTION—Committees on the petition of a 165-1454) MINUTES—READ AT SUCCEEDING COMMUNICATIONThe minutes of a. meeting are to be candidate should report on the same at the succeeding Common- read at the ~uceeeding regulso Communication, at which time seation, unless the time is extended by specail motion, and a Subordinate Lodge cannot pass a by-law requssing or per- they may be amended and adopted mitting committees to whom have been refesred petitions for 169-(t55) MINDTES~MAJORITY REQUIRED TO initiation a longer time than the next suereediug regular Com- AMEND—The minutes can be amended )y a majority, vote munication of the Lodge present at the Coinmuniestion at which they were 315-316 read 575-(16l) BY-LAWS CANNOT BE SUSPENDED— t70-(156) MINUTES—PART MAY BE EXPUNGED The By-laws of a Lodge cannot be suspended, even by moans- —The Lodge may, for sufficient season, expunge any report mon’s consent, from its minutes, but the fact that a brother against whom 179-(162) LODGE MAY HAVE STANDING COM- charges were preferred was nol convicted is not a suffiesent MITTEE TO INVESTICATE COMPLAINTS—A Sub- reason fos so doing ordinate Lodge may appoint a standing Committee to. snyrs- “a) 171 SAME—While it so in the poeler ‘of a Lodge to tigate e6mplasnts as to violations of Masonic law, and in proper expunge a part of its minutes, the report of a rosumittee ho eases prefes chasges against the offender. I:. investigation should not be expunged arbitrarily or without 525, the best of reasons therefore 1S0-(163) REPORT OF COMMITTEE’ MUST BE 572—(157) (152) (142Y MINUTEE-OMISSION MAY CONCURRED IN BY THE MEMBERS THEREOF—A lIE SUPPLIEDIf on the trial of a brother the Secretary L S. ‘I 208 MASONIC MANUAL. EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 207

.~chairman of a epUnuttee hasno right to submit a report which 159-(l 71) ONE WHO HAS NOT BEEN WARDEIk has not been read to and concurred in by the committee A CANNOT FILL MASTER’S STATION—One who has not majority and susnorsty report may be submitted. - filled one of the Warden’s stations cannot occupy the Master’s starson sri a Chartered Lodge, and any bussness trausseted LSt-(164)- HOW DISBURSEMENTS MADE — All undes such csreumstauces is illegal, even though the brother ~ the Lodge funds must be made by the Treas- urer, by the or14er of the W M , and the &nsent of the Lodge. may have presided by snvstatson and request of ode of the Wardens and such consent must be by a majority vote at a regular 2Q5—206—207—20S—~99 - Communseation a 190-1472) A DiMITTED P. IA CANNOT PRESIDE— 152-(t65) - WHAT IS CONSENT OF LODGE—When A dimitted P IA cannot confer the degree< open’ a Lodge. a Lodge has voted at a regular rommunscatiOn to do a thing preside or install officers, even though requested to do so by whseh requires tIre expenditure of money, this of itself consti- lIst W IA or presiding Warden This holds true even though tutes the “consent of the Lodge” and will authorsee the W IA hss perstson for affibation may be pending in that or another to order a warrent drawn for the amount required However. tIre W 1sf should not order such warrant until that ‘consent” Lodge 224-466 is given 191-1473). VISITORS CANNOT BE TOUCHED iS3-(166) LODGE MAY RECONSIDER ITS ACTION . FOR EXCEPT ON LEGAL INFORMATION—Mactens of 3.Atodgd has the right to reconsider its artion on spy business Subordinate Lodges cannot permit members to vouch Ior p upon motion of a brother voting in the majority, at the same visiting brethren, unless they have sat in the Lodge with them or the CummunscatiOn succeeding the one at which such xenon or have received the legal information as provided in this CGde was taken, if there es no by-law to the contrary 476—477-659—690—692. 154-(i’67)- PENDING CHARGES DO NOT DEPRIVE 192-(174) SITTING IN ANOTHER BODY, NOT I MEMBER OF HIS PRIVILEGES—A member of a Lodge LEGAL INFORMATION—Having sat with another so has a right to be present and take part in the business of the Chapter. Conned, Commandesy or Scottish kite is not legal Lodge although charges may be pending against him information 204—212—245 193-1476) EXAMINATION FOR AVOUCHMENT— 187 ALABAMA MANUAL AND WORK ONLY AU- Strict trial and due examination are difficult terms to define. THORIZED—No other work than that adop’ted by the Crand but mean such a trial on the grips, proceedings. etc., and es- LoAge can be practiced in this Grand Jnrssdsetion, nor ran any aminalson as to the secret worli, which will satisfy the ecamin- monitor, other than the “Masonic Manual of Alabama” be ing brother or committee that the person being examined is a used Master Mason tSS-(170). COMPETENT BROTHER MAY CONFER 194-(176) EXAMINATION’ NEED NOT BE BY DEGREES AND CIVE INSTRUCTION FOR MASTER— DIRECTION OF LODGE—The trial and examinatido need jl tO The W IA may invite a competent brother who is eligible not be in the ante-room or by ordes of the Lodge. nor for ad- fill the Master’s station to confer the degrees, also to teach mission to a Lodge, but may be at any time and place, so long and lectuir the Lodge. regardless of whether he has ever held as they are conducted so a proper Masonic manner. office in that Lodge r N 268 MASONIC MANUAL. EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 269 • (5’ 195-(177). DIMIT NOT LEGAL INFORMATION—A 201-(J 83) CHARTER NEED NOT BE CARRIED’ i dimit ss not Suffieseict evidence that one is a Master Mason, TO GRAVE—It is nor necessary that the Charter be carried he must esther be esamined or vouched for before being per- to the grave so burying a brother mitted to sit in the Lodge 476—477—690. CHAPTER IV OFFICERS: 196-(175). LAW F U L INFORMATION -~ Lawful information can only be obtained as follows (1) Generally ~02—204 (2) Eligibility and Qualifications - 1st From a personal knowledge that such an one is a 205—215 (3) Election and Installation - - - Master Mason, which knostledge can only be acquired from 216—229 due trial and strict examination, or having sat in a regular (4) Powers and Dubes 231—236 Lodge of IA IA. with him, (5) Vacancies 237—25] 2d From the oral declaration of a known IA IA, that (1) Cenerally202-084J GOVERNMENT OF LODGE VESTED IN such an one is a Master Mason, such declaration being made MASTER AND WARDENS—The govemment of the Lodge as an avouchment, and so the presence of the party vouched for, is Vested so the Masters and Wardens alone they being elected 197-(179) DEGREES CAN BE CONFERRED ON and installed are officers for the term and until their successors ON ONLY ONE CANDIDATE AT A TIME—It is improper are elected and installed, and their respective offices can only to confer the degrees or any part of any one of thety on two or be vacated by death, suspension or expulsion, therefore they more candidates at one and the same time, except the second cannot resign nor dimAt section of the F C Degree 75—467 195-(IS0) SECOND SECTION 0 F C MAY BE 203-(lSS) MASTER AND WARDENS DESEGATES CONFERRED ON MORE THAN ONE AT THE SAME TO GRAND LODGE—Each of the principal officers of the ‘JI TIME—Only the second section of the F C. Degree can be Lodge have the right to attend the Grand Lodge, and they conferred on more than one candidate at the same time posess equal powers and privileges The payment of the ex- I’ 199-(1 51) LODGE MAY LIMIT TIME IN WHICH penses of each as a matter for the regulation of the Subordinate ONE MAYBE INITIATED ORADVANCED AFTER THE Lodge ELECTION—The Lodge may by its By-laws limit the time 78 allowed a candidate after election to take the E. A Degree. 204-(186) PREFERMENT OF CHAkCES DOES NOT or F C after he has petitioned for advancement to conse for- DISQUALIFY ANY OFFICER EXCEPT. MASTERAO ward and, receive the degree officer of a Lodge against whom charges base been preferred 61 has a right to hold such office dussog the pendency of’ such 200-1452). EACH DEGREE MUSJ, BE CLOSED charges, except the Master, when suspended by~ the Grand SEPARATELY—When a Lodge has been openedup from the Master E A Degree to the IA IA Degree the closing of the IA IA 184—212-245—644 Degree does not close the other two Each degree must be (2) Eligibility and Qualifications closed separately 205-(157) MASTER—MUST RAVE FILLED WAR- DEN’S STATION—A Subordinate Lodge has the right to 4’ N V r 270 EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 271 MASONIC MANUAL preferred, but who has not ‘been found guilty, and suspended r elect any member thereof who has SIted the station of a Warden of expelled, is eligible to the office of W IA to the office of Wosshspfui Master, and the member who is 184 thus elected is entitled to be installed without reference to 2t3-(194), MASTER—LOSS OF LIMBS DOES NOT the P IA Degrees. DISQUALIFY—A brother who has lost an arm or other limb 206. SAME—He muth have been a Warden so this has the right to be elected and installed as Master of the Lodge. Grand Jurssdsctson, otherwise, he is not eligible Membership carries the right to hold office. 207-(158) MASTER—SAME—E IICEPTION—No one 214-(195) MASTER—NEED NOT BE NATURAL- is eligible for election by a Chartered Lodge to the office of IZED CITIZEN—The mere fact that a brother is not a natural- W IA who has not been duly elected and installed as Warden, seed estreen of this country does not render him ineligible to but where a new Lodge is organised and no one can be found the office of Master, if he is a resident and otherwise qualified to take the chase, who has previously served as Warden, the Membership carries with it the right to hold office. Grand Master may appoint such person W IA as he may deem 215-(l96) TYLER—MUST BE MEMBER OF LODGE proper —The Tyler, as well as other officers, must be a member of 205-(159) SAME—The foregoing refers to election by the Lodge at the time of his election or appointment a Chartered Lodge, but in the exercise of his prerogatives the (3) Election and Installation Grand Master may so the organiratiOn of a new Lodge, appoint 216-(197)- LODGE UNDER DISPENSATION MUST one Master who has not served as a Warden, proesded, there ELECT OFFICERS—AFTER CHARTER ISSUED—A is no member of such new Lodge who has served as a Warden. Sabordinate Lodge, which has been working under dispensation 209-(190) MASTER—SAME—He need not necessarily receives its charter at the annual communication of the Grand Serve filled the station of a Warden in the Lodge where elected Lodge It not only has the right, but it is its dirty to elect W- M., to have been a Warden in any Lodge in this Juristsetron its officers as soon rherefter as practicable, arid no dispensa- renders hsm eligible to the office of W IA in that or any other non therefor rs necessary Lodge in this JurrsdsctsOn. 217-(198)2’—SuchSUCHofficers,OFFICERSso elected,HOLDdo notTILLholdANNUALoffice for 210-(191). MASTER—MUST BE A MEMBER OF MEETINC lODGE WHEN ELECTED—He must, however, be a member a year, but only till the annual meeting preceding the June of the Lodge at the time of his election An intention to dimit Festival, at which tune officers must again be elected as pro- and join the Lodge when he is elected will not suffice. vided in the Constitution. 211-(I 92) MASTER—ABILITY TO READ AND 218-(199) NOMINATIONS SISOULD NOT BE MADE WRITE NOT NECESSARY—One who cannot read not write —It is unmasonse to place candidates in nomination for any ~! is not on that account disqualified from holding the office of office so Masonry ] W IA He must, however, be capable of doing the work and 219 CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS—While it is nor conferring the degrees. improper for brethern to roofei so a Fraternal spirit as to the 212-(l 93) MASTER—WARDEN NOT 1NELICIBLE electron of offibers of the Lodge, it is imprOper and unmasoose TOELECTION THE RETO ONACCOUNEOF PENDENCY for them to prepare ballots and aistribute them with the re- OF CHARGES—A Warden against whom charges have been quest that they be voted. 3,, r EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 273 272 NIASONIC MANUAL Secretary or other officer installed at the same time with the 220-(200) DISQUALIFIED VOTE DOES NOT OF sifficers of another Lodge is legally installed ITSELF INVALIDATE ELECTION—The mere fact that 229. INSTALLATION—WHEN—June 24th is, by one who has been suspended or demitted voted at an election Masonic Custom, installation day, and if Lodge officers are of officers does not invalidate the election, unless this vote was not installed on that day, they should be as soon as practicable necessary to and dsd secure the election of one of the officers thereafter They should not be installed before that date chosen. 230—(205). INSTALLATION—LAPSE OF THREE 221-(20l) INSTALLATION — BY WHOM -,-- The WEEKS WITHOUT DOES NOT RENDER DISPENSA- officers of a Lodge can be installed only by a Present or Past TION NECESSARY—When three meetings have been allowed Master in good standing to elapse without installation of the officers, they may never- 222-(202) INSTALLATIONSAMEIt is the pie- theless be installed without special dispensation rogative of the retiring Mastec en sostal his successor, but this (4) Powers and Duties. may be done at his request by any Past Master so good standing 211—(209). MASTERS AUTHORITY—The Master’s in this Grand Jurisdiction. authority so the Lodge is supreme. No appeal lies from his 223-(202) INSTALLATION — SAME — The incoming decision to the Ledge, and he is amenafale only to the Grand Master may, after his own installation. instal the officers under Lodge, but subject to suspension by the Crand Master, under him. certain restoetions, It is his privilege to decide all points of 224-f103) INSTALLATION—D I IA ITT E D P. IA order, all questions as to ceremonial work and Masonic law, CANNOT PERFORMA dimitted P. IA cannot install’ the subject only to the Constitution, Rules and Edicts of the Crand officers of a Lodge Lodge, the By-laws of his own Lodge, and the ancient land- 190. marks and usages of the Order 226 t204) ~INSTALLATION—NOT REQUiRED 162—163—164—156 WHEN RE~ELECTED—It is not necessary for the officers 231-(210) WARDENS SUCCEED TO MASTER’S vol of a Lodge to be re-installed who are re-elected to the same AUTHORITY—In cases of the absence or disability of the office bald by them during the preceding year. Master, the S. W first and then the J ‘IF succeed to all his WHEN RE~ELECTED—It is not necessary for the officers of powers, duties, prerogatives and must privileges, and preside a Lodge tube re~rnstalled who are re-elected to the same office unless through courtesy he calls on some one so his stead, and he held by them during the preceding year. mustssgn warrants on the Treasurer for appropriations inside 226-(205). INSTALLATION—MAY BE PUBLIC— by the Lodge while he was presiding The officers of a Lodge may be installed so public But the 155—239 Lodge should be regularly opened and remain so until after 233-(211) iF IA MUST CAUSE DELINQUENT TO the installation BE SUSPENDED—It is the duty of the W. IA at the regular 4. IS meeting preceding the festival so June to cause the Secretary to write opposite the siame of each member of his Lodge “sus- 227-(20d) INSTALLATION — CANNOT BE BY pended,” when dues shall remain unpaid for two years, and PROXY—NO officer of a Lodge can be installed by proxy he has no discretion in this matter, and such provision applies 225-(207) INSTALLATION —OFFICER INSTALLED to every member of the Lodge who may be so arrears WITh THOSE OF ANOTHER LODGE LEGALLY SO—A 423—el seq.

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234-(212) FAILURE TO DO TIllS EXTENDS TIME 240-(215) NO VACANCY CREATED BY WARDEN ANOTHER YEAR—When the Master fails to comply with BECOMING ACTING-MASTER—In case of a vacancy in the above prosisren the member so arrears goes another yeas the office of IF IA • all the sights, powers and duties of the office without eunpeusson sarvive so the S W or J. W as the case may be This, how- See citations above ever, does not create a vacancy so the Wardens office. He is stdl Warden and “Acting Master 235- (213) SECRETARY LiABLE FOR MONEY COLLECTED—It is the duty of the Secretary to collect all 241-(2I9) J IF DOES NOT SUCCEED S IF —When money due the Lodge, and he is liable to the Lodge for all the office of S W becomes vacant the J IF does not succeed money so collected, and is entitled to such credtts as the ~odge to his place, nor has he the right to be elected to such place so may have authorired ease of vacancy therein, as he cannot resign his office of J IF 424—I 26 242-(220). SENIOR WARDEN—HOW VACANC V 236-(214) SECRETARY CANNOT ACT ON HIS FILLED—Therefore if a vacancy should occur so the office or OWN TRIAD—A Secretary of a Lodge cannot act as such S. IF • it can only be filled esther by appointment lire lem, by where he is on trial, another must be appointed 4ro line nice the W IA • or by an election after Dispensation therefor granted by the Grand Master (5) Vacancies. How Created and Filled 217—(215). HOW CREATED IN FIRST THREE 241-(221) FAILURE TO BE INSTALLED CREATES OFFICES—A vacancy can be created in the first three offlees A VACANCY—A Warden who fails or refuses to be installed, of the Lodge only by death, removal from the jurisdiction, creates a vacancy in that office, which should be filled by ap- suspension er e-rpnlsson Neither of them can resign or dimit porotment firs tem or by election after Dispensation granted during the terns of his office therefor by the Grand Master 32—155—467 430—411 236-1216) REMOVAL MUST BE FROM STATE—A 244 SAME—The mere absence of the W IA or other vacancy is not created so these offices by a mere removal from officer elect to be present at the regular installation does no~t I P the town or Sabordinate Lodge jurisdiction It must be not amountsvacate histo officea refusal,Unlesshe mayhis beabsenceinstalledis willfulas earlyand,as practha - of the Grand Jurrsdrcuon ticable, thereafter. 239-(217) VACANCY IN OFFICE OF W. M—HOW 245-(222) SUSPENSION OF WARDEN FOR A FiLLED —Should for any of the reasons enumerated the office DEFINITE PERIOD DOES NOT CREATE A VACANCY— of Master become vacant, the Grand Master has no right to When a Warden is suspended for a definite period his office is grant a Dispensation to fill the vacancy, while either the S W.’s not thereby vacated, and when his sentence of suspension has or J W ‘s station is ifiled by a duly elected and installed officer. espired and he is reinstated thereby he is still a Warden, and as the office of Master surviises so the S IF. or J. IF • as the must assume hss duties as such, provided his term of office has case may be However. shoald the Worshipful Master refuse not expired to be installed, and if neither of the Wardens have been in- 186—204 stalled, then a vacancy is created and the Grand Master may 24d-(223) VACANCIES IN MINOR OFFICES— issue Dispensation to fill the office of IF IA. HOW FILLED—A vacancy occurring in any other office, save 32—155 r

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that of IF IA , S. IF. or J,W maybe filled by the Lodge at any (3) Petition time without special dispensation from the Grand lilaster (a)’ Form 265—286 (b) Presentation 269—301 247-(224) MINOR OFFICER MAY RESIGN OR (r) Reception and Action Thereon 1304-128 DIMIT—Any officer of the Lodge except the first three may (4) Fees 329—338 resign or dimit IS) Balloting 339—359 467 16) Conferring Degrees 160—372 246-(225) DISPENSATION UNNECESSARY TO 17) Rejection—Status After 173—394 FILL VACANCY IN MINOR OFFICE—Vacancies occurring (5) E A andF C Members so such minor office may be filled by appointment or election (a) Status 395—298 at any time without Dispensation Vacancies in either of the (b) Jurisdiction Over 399—405 first three offices can only be filled after Dsspensatson from the (c) Advancement 406—415 Grand Master. (d) Rejection 416—419 249-(226) LODGE MAY DECLARE VACANCY— (9) Dues 420—449 WHEN —When any officer of the Lodge, except the first three, (10) Illegally litade Masons .450—456 removes from the jurisdiction of the Lodge and is unable to (11) Dimit~ and Dimitted Itfasons 457—466 attend to the duties of the office, the Lodge may, by resolution, (12) Affiliates and Affiliation 487—502 declare the office vacant and proceed to eleel a successor (1) Generally thereto 252-(229) MEMBERSHIP IN ONLY ONE LOOCE— 250-(227) IF SECRETARY SUSPENDED, W IA. A person can be a member of only one Masonic Lodge. SHOULD APPOINT ONE PRO TEA/I —If a Secretary of a 253-(210) OBLIGATION BINDING, THOUGH Lodge is suspended it is the duty of the Master to appoint a UNDER ASSUMED NAME—A Masonic oliligatron taken Secretary 4cc fem . who will have the authority of the regular by one under an assumed name is binding Secretary If such suspension ertends befond the term for 254-(23t) A MASTER MASON NEED NOT BE which he was elected, it males a vacancy so his office, and the EXAMINED ON THAT DEGREE—A brother who has been Lodge should proceed to elect his successor. raised is opt required to be examined on his proficiency so the 251-(228) MINOR OFFICERS CANNOT EX- M, IA Degree CHANCE PLACES—The Secretary and Senior Deacon can- (2) Qualifications not exchange places, except as pre 1cm officers II such change 255-(232) MUST HAVE BEEN RESIDENT OF should be desirable each may resign and their successors elected STATE A YEAR No subordinate Lodge shall initiate any This rule holds troe as to other minor officers. person who has not been a resident within the juriadicteon of his Grand Lodge for twelve months next preceedrog his initia- 4, CHAPTER V non, licersded. this prohibition does nut apply to soldiers and MEMBERSHIP afficecs of the Arrisy, to sea-faring men, nor to clergymen (I) Generally 252—254 actively engaged in their calling, provided, frirflier, that persons (2) Qualifications Irving near the bocodary line of this State may be initiated as (a) Cenerally 255—275 hereinafter stipuidted. (b) Physical 279—284 114—128-266—257—453—454—455.

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286 PERSONS NEAR BOUNDARY MAY BE INI- Iwelve months’ residence does not apply to an E A. or F C TIATED Persons residing so this or any adjoining State icith a dismissal ceruficare from another State, who removes within five miles of the State line, may petition to be made therefrom and acquires a permanent residence so this State. masons so the nearest Lodge, measured by straight fines, of ‘l’hss condition attaches only to candidates for sostsatron their residence, whether such Lodge is in this or another Grand 264-(2.36) DOES NOT APPLY TO DIMITTED Jurssdscrson. preerded, such other Grand Jurisdiction permits the same thing so its Jurssdrctson MASONS—Nor does it apply to dimitted Masons for the same 457 455 ieasons ONE 257-(234) RESIDENT—WHAT IS—A resident is one 265-(239) ELECTED BUT NOT INITIATED, who has a fixed permanent home so this State. to which he has WHO REMOVES TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION, MAY the intention of returning when absent APPLY THERE —When a profane petitions to the Lodge of 258. SAME—Where one actually leaves the State, with his residence to be made a Mason and is elected, but before the intention of remaining away, and changing his residence, he can take the E A Degree he move&a’way and acquires resi- and then returns, he must live so the State, upon his return. dence elsewhere and is unable to receive the degrees in the twelve months before being eligible for membership, no matter Lodge of his fumier residence, he may, in such event, petition how short a time he may have remained away the Lodge of his present residence and be elected without the On the other hand, no matter how long he may have consent of the former Lodge The former Lodge should remained away, if such absence was with the intention of efand the fee which accompanied the petition returning he is eligible Ior membership so this State 126, 259 SAME—Residence is largely a question of intention 266-(240) PETITION BEFORE TWELVE MONTHS Hence, one may have his residence within the jurisdiction of RESIDENCE Should a profane make application for initia- a Lodge, although away from his residence a greater part of the tion before he has been a resident of the State for twelve months, time his application cannot be continued beyond twelve mootht, 260 SAME—If a profane has so settled home but is a but must be retorted together with the fee and such fact and travelling man, and has no place he calls his residence, he will the reason therefur noted on the minutes not be entitled to come within the exception to the rule re- 267-(241) CHANGE OF RESIDENCE CHANGES quiring twelve months residence so this Grand Jusisfiretion, JURISDICTION—When a person moves from another State prior to presenting his petition into this State with the intention of acquiring permanent resi- 161 -(135) DOES NOT APPLY TO MINISTERS— dence here, he, es rasfaists, falls under the jurisdiction of this Twelve months’ residence required for membership does not Grand Lodge, even though he may not be eligible to member- apply to active ministers of the gospel ship here until the expiration of twelve months. The Crand .135 jurssdrctron from which he removed has no jurssdrctsoA over ‘F 262—(236) APPLIES TO RAILROAD MEN—A man him, and he cannot be initiated here bf obtaining consent from engaged so railroading is not included so the esceptions as to that Grand Jurisdiction He must reside so this State twelve twelve months’ residence months before he can be initiated 263-(237) DOES NOT APPLY TO E. A OR F C 1—2—257---258—219—260---4 86 WITH DISMISSAL CERTIFICATE—The prohibition as to 2Sf) MASONIC MANUAL. EDIC¶IS AND DECISIDNS. 281

256—(242), SAME—Conversely, where a profane removes 27fi-(249). MEMBERSHIP — SEPARATION FROM from this State, this Grand Lodge at once loses jurisdiction WIFE DOES NOT DISQUALIFY—One who is separated over him, and no consent can be given to his initiation so another from his wife is nut thereby rendered ineligible for the degrees State - 276-(250). MEMBERSHIP—MEMBERSHIP IN AN- 416 OTHER ORDER DOES NOT—One is not rendered ineligible 169—(243). RESIDENCE PROVISION DOES NOT because he belongs to another organseatron which admits APPLY TO SUBORDINATE LODGE JURISDICTION— negores to its membership There is no fixed time for residence in the jurisdiction of a 277-(251) MEMBERSHIP—CON V IC TI 0 N FOR Subordinate Lodge CRIME DOES NOT—The fact that one has been convicted 269 of a crime does not of itself render one ineligible for membership, 270—(245) PERSON UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS hot is a matter for the consideration of the committee and mem- OLD NOT ELIGIBLE—A Lodge has no tight to receive a bers petition from one who is under twenty-one years of age, and 276-(252). MEMBERSHIP—RELIGIOTJS TEST NOT if this is done the petition may be withdrawn before a ballot, REQUIRED—No religious test is required of a candidate and the fact and the reason therefor noted on the minutes other than that he should believe so God, ~he Creator and 323 Governor of the Universe 271 DOTAGE—MEANING OF As used Masunscally 279. MEMBERSHIP—ILLEGITIMACY, DOES NOT the word “dotage” means feebleness or imbecility of under- —Illegitimate birth does not disqualify one from membeiship, standing or mind, or physical senility One possessed of his presided, he possess the other required qualifications physical and oseotal faculties may be made a Mason althoagh old so point of years. (b) Qualificatsoni—r-Physica~. 260-(253) MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM WORK— 272—(146) MEMBERSHIP—LIQUOR DEALER NOT The candidate most be whole and sound, nut deformed, he DISQUALIFIED—The fact that a man is engaged so the musl be able to perform the work required so the first three business of sellsog spirituous vinous or malt liquors does nor degrees render him ineligible foe membership al-ass. 511—512. 251-(254) INSTANCES OF DISQUALIFICATIONS— 273-(247) SAME—INABILITY TO READ AND In the following instances it has been held that the candidate o~i WRITE DOES NOT DISQUALIFY—The fact that an appb- is disqualified cant cannot read nor write does not disqualify’ him for membership (1) Where he has lost both joints of his right thumb 174-(145) INDICTMENT BY GRAND JIJRY DOES (2) Being unable to elevate his arm above the level of NOT DISQUALIFY—Indictment by a grand jury does not his shoulder. of itself rendes one ineligible for the degrees of Masonry It (3) Poe whose left knee is stiff at an angle of one hundred is a matter to be considered by the coshmittee so making its and sixty degrees s’ - reports and by the members so balloting. (4) One whohas lost his right arm. (5) One who has lost all the five fingers on the right hand except the little one. ii’’ r 282 MASONIC MANUAL. EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 283

(5) One who has lost the entire forefinger of the right hg the Grand Master he is then entitled to have his fees for hand the degrees refunded. (7) The loss of left hand and half of arm 323 (5) One whose leg has been amputated above the ankle, (3) Petition. although he has an artificial limb (a) Form of. 252-(255) INSTANCES WHERE NOT DISQUALI- 255-(258). MUST BE SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT FIED—In the following instances it has been held that the —A petition must be signed by the person making the applica- candidate is nor disqualified - tion It is not legal for another to sign it in his atsenre (1) The loss of the second, third and fourth fingers of 256-(259) MUST BE ENDORSED BY TWO MASTER the left hand MASONS—All petitions for initiations shall be recommended and vouched for by two Master Masons, members of the Lodge. (2) A slight lameness (3) Being crippled and having to use a crutch does not 257-(26i3. MUST STATE IF PREVIOUS APPLICA- if he is not thereby rendered incapable of practicing and TION MADE—Petitioners for initiation are required to state teaching the ritual so their petition whether or not they have evar made application to any other Lodge and if so, what other Lodge (4) That the left hand and arm is smaller than the right 377—375—379—350—356 (5) The loss of three fingers frors.the left hand 285-(261) MEMBER MAY WITHDRAW HIS RE- (6) The loss of a part of each finger on the right hand’ COMMENDATION—One who has recommended the peti- the thumb being whole tion of an applicant may withdraw such recommendation so (7) A slight stiffness so the elbow the manner and under the circumstances provided for so this (8) Partial deafness, ii it does not prevent him from Code receiving and imparting the secrets of Masonry so a proper 308—381. manner (b) Presentation of Petition—Where 289-1261) MAY BE PRESENTED TO LODGE OF (9) The loss of either eye, so long as the vision of the other is good CHOICE—A profane may present his petition to the Lodge od his choice, though he resides in the jurisdiction of another .253-1256) ARTIFICIAL LIMB DOES NOT SUPPLY Lodge But the consent of the Lodge so whose, jurisdiction DEFICIENCY—One who is disqualified physically and there- he resides must be obtained before the perstion car be acted by unable to comply with the demands of the ritual, is not upon rendered qualified by the fact that he has an srtsficsal limb. 115 with which he is able to get so all the positions necessary to perform the work 290-(263) CONSENT OF HOME LODGE NECES- SARY WHEN PETITIONER LIVES IN ANOTHER ‘II 284-(157) ONE DECLARED DISQU’ALIFIED EN- JURISDICTION—When any person petitions to be made a TITLED TO RETURN OF FEES—One who is physically Mason, who resides so any other town where a Lodge is holden, unable to comply with the demands of the ntual is dssquahfied, or nearer any regular Lodge than that so which he is proposed, and when a person has been elected and declared disqualified it shall be the dsty of the Secretary of the Lodge to write to sorb other Lodge to know if they have ever refused him admis- EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 284 MASONIC MANUAL. 285 296-(269) DUTY OF LODGE WHEN CONSENT 1 they know of apy just and sufficient reason why he oughtsion, andnoti to he made a Mason. and without such inquiry and REFUSED—If the Lodge to whom such inquiry is addressed answer thereto no such petition can be acted on reports that these is “just and sufficient season why the applicant should not be made a Mason, “then the Lodge having the 115—llfi—111—115—119—120 petition should return same with the fee to the petitioner with 291-(264) SAME—If he resides so the concurrent information that the Lodge cannot act fus want of jusssdsctson junsdsctson of two or more Lodges, such inquiry must be addiessed to each Lodge 207.(270). WIIIIN CONSENT GIVEN—If the Lodge 109 rejisirts tIssil thrie is us just and sufficient reason. etc ,then the former Lodge may take the petition from the table and refer it - 292-(265). PETITIQN CANNOT BE ACTED UPON to the committee for action as so other cases UNTIL SUCH CONSENT RECEIVED—Under the foregoing provision, when a person presents his petition ty a Lod5e 295-(271). WHAT IS CONSENT—The answer of the other than that of his residence, such petition cannot he acted Lodge to which the questions are propounded that it “knows on udtsl such questions are asked and answered. no just cause, etc ,“ is a waiver of jurssdsclson, subject of course See foregoing citations 120 to the right of said Lodge to demand the fees, when answer made 293-(266) DUTY OF LODGE RECEIVING PETI- TION—In such case it is the duty of theLodge recesvsng the 120-302 petition to lay same upon the table, and propound to the Lodge 299-(272) PETITIONED LODGE CANNOT ACT iii whose junsdsctson the applicant resides, the questions, as UNTIL ANSWER MADE—The petitioned Lodge can take follows - no action at all on the petiti’on until required questions have been asked and answers made thereto, and a failure to answer I (1) Has the applicant ever been refused adnsission by the the questions subjects the derelict Lodge to discipline Lodge 117, (2) Does the Lodge know of auf’ just and sufficient reason 300-(273) E A OR F C DEGREE CONFERRED why the applicant should not be made a Mason 1 t7. THROUGH ERROR, QUESTIONS STILL REQUIRED—If for any reason, such,an applicant has seceived the E A or 294-(267) SAME—The questions must be asked and F. C degree without the required questions being asked and answers received before the petition is referred to a commtttee assswered and such fact is ascertained before he is passed or 295-(265) DUTY OF LODGE RECEIVING IN- raised, the questions required in the first instance must he QUIRY—It then becomes the duty of the Lodge to whom the asked and the same procedure had as hereinbefore pro vided, inquiry is addressed to answer the same promptly But before the candidate can be advanced answer cannot be made at the meeting at which it is recieved; 301-(274) PETITIONED LODGES ENTITLED TO ‘I C but such inquiry must lie over until the next succeeding regular FEES—The Lodge conferong the degree is entitled to the fees, Communication, at which time it must he takers and answer unless at the time the questions above referred to are answered. thereto msde, and a failure to givo such answer subjects the the Lodge in whose jurisdiction the s~ppbcaot resides demand derelict Lodge to discipline the fees from the petitioned Lodge, so which event the Lodge 115-119 so who~e jurisdiction the applicant resides is entitled to the fees for the degrees - -- —- — U

2813 MASONIC MANUAL. EDICTS AND DECISIONS 287 known to him, erase his signature from the petition at any time 302-(275) VOTE REQUIRED TO GIVE CONSENT— before ballot thereon, In order to give the consent implied by a negative answer to 2SS~ 382 the question as to just and sufficient reason,” etc , only 3Q9-(2S2) PROCEDURE—XVHEN RECOMMENDA- majority vote of those present and voting is required. Unani- moos consent is not required ‘ION WITHDRAWN—If a recommendation to a petition Is erased, the committee should report such action to the Lodge, 3t13-(276). STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE UPON and return tIre petition, or if it is done in open Lodge, then the WHOM THE DEGREES ARE CONFERRED IN VIOLA- Si’i’rct,u y oust erase the signatore TION OF THE FOREGOING PROVISIONWhile it is a 310-(283) SAME—When such a signature has heen violation of Masonic law to confer the degrees upon any person in violation of the proviiions hereinabove set forth, and such erased any hrother present may sign the petition, and when an act will subject the Lodge doing so to diicipline, neverthe- done the W M should then refer or recommit the petition to less, the brother on whom such degrees are conferred is a legally the committee, to be acted on in the regular way made Mason and enlitled to all the rights and privileges of 31 1-(284) SAME—But if no one will sign it in place Masonry. The dereliction of the Lodge will not be visited of the erased signature, then the petition and the fee must he upon him, rinlesi he was also guilty of some fraud or wrong returned to the applicant and the fact noted on the minutes. doing in the premises, in which event ehaiges may be preferred 312-(285) PETItION CAN BE RECEIVED AT against him and a trial had as in other cases REGULAR COMMUNICATION ONLY—No petition can 123-450 be received except at a regular Communication (c) Petition—ReceptiOn and ActionThereon 313-(286) MUST BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 304-(277) OBJECTION CANNOT BE MADE TO— FOR REPORT—The petition when received shall be placed A hrother has so right to object to a petition for initiation, in the hands of a committee, consisting of three Master Masons, passing or raising or affiliating, from being received by the memhers of the Lodge, to he appointed hy the Master, whose Lodge duty it shall be to investigate into the character and standing 3Q5-(278) NOR CAN IT BE REFUSED—A Lodge of the petitioner, and make due report thereon in writing ro cannot by a motion refuse to receive a petition the Lodge at its next-regular Communication II, 1 3Q6-(279) APPLICANT SHOULD NOT BE RE- committees314 COMMITTEEon petitions shouldNAMEDhe namedIN OPENin optoLODGE—AlLodge and COMMENDED UNLESS WORTHY—A Master Mason their names recorded in the minutes should not recommend or vouch for a petitioner onless he can 175 conscientioosly do so, as far as he then knows of the character 315-(287) BY-LAWS MUST PROVIDE FOR RE- of the petitioner, and is willing that he should be made a Mason PORT AT NEXT REGULAR COMMUNICATION—Sub- 307-(280) SAME—Should he voluntarily recommend an ordinate Lodges cannot pass a by-law requiring or permitting IIi; applicant, and then attempt to have him rejected onaccount committees to whom are referred petitions a longer time than of facts known to him at the time, and not upon subsequent the nert regular Cousmonreation events of after acquired knowledge, he is guilty of unmasonic 61-177-341 1~ conduct IQS-(281) RECOMMENDATION MAY BE WITH- iii) l)RAWN—I{c may, however, upon learning facts not before 28,9 MASONIC MANUAL. EDICTS AND DEClSIONS. 289

Sl5-(255) FURTHER TIME MAY BE GRANTED nay be re-referred to the same or another committee and the BY MOTION—The Lodge may, howeveer, grant a committe Issllot postponed for furthes investigation further time upon its request thesefor 223-(295) WHEN PETITION MAY BE RETURNED 177 The above Edicts have reference only to the character and 3t7-(259) NO ACTION THEREON UNTIL REPORT finding of the petitioner If for any reason the candidate OF COMMITTEE—When a petition has been presented and ‘snout be legally made a Mason , as for instance, lack of june- referred to a committee, nothing can be done therewith until slirtion, pisysirol disqu.ilification or that he is under age, etc a report by the committee The Lodge cannot go into a I lie fell thus nay be returned us withdrawn without a ballot committee of the whole and act on such petition. Either an I Iii’i’esua, and the reason therefor noted on the minutes. election or rejection so such a manner would be illegal and vos~ 270-284—298-256 and would not preclude regular action of the Lodge on the regu- 324-(295) SAME—When a Lodge receives a petition by lar report by the committee. s~istake which was intended for snotber Lodge, such petition, 341. with the fee, should be retusned on request 3lS-(290). MAJORITY M4Y REPORT ON PETI- 325-(297l SAME—When the petition in in a Lodge not TION—A majority of a committee may make a report, and saving jurisdiction, and the required questions have been pro- a ballott ordered thereon. pounded, the petition may be withdrawn before such questions 341. iire answered, bat not afterwards. 3t9-(291) SUBSTITUTES CANNOT MAKE A RE- 296 PORT AT SAME MEETING AS APPOINTED—When a 325—(295) SAME—When, before his petition has been majority ol the committee is absent at the next regulas Curs- arced upon, the applicant removes permanently to another munsearson, the W M cannot appoint two substitutes and State, upon his request, his petition may be returned and the receive the report at that Communication reasons therelor unted ou the minutes 341 255. 320-(292) COMMITTEE MAY WITHDRAW RE- 527-f299) DEATH A B AT ES APPLICATION — If PORT—The committee may, with the consent of the Lodge, pending action on the petition, the applicant dies, this fact withdraw~ its report at any time before ballot is taken thereon, should be reported by the committee or made known to the and frirthes time granted them Lodge by the Secretary, and the committee discharged, The 321-(293) PETITION CANNOT BE WITHDRAWN death abates the application, and the fee should be returned —No petition for initiation or affiliation, when received in a to the person entitled threeto legal manger, can be withdrawn or otherwise disposed of except EfS—(300l BROTHER RECOMMENDING QANNOT by ballot, after it has been received by the Lodge An usfavor- DEMAND RETURN OF THE PETITION—After a pgtstson able report thereon does not obviate the necessity of a ballot. has been received by the Lodge the brother recommending the 122-(294) SAME—MAY BE RE-REFERRED—No applicant has no right to demand that the petition be returned pctstson can be withdrawn or otherwise disposed of, except by to him ballot, after it has been received by the Lodge, except under j4) Fees cii cnmstances herein stated However, when a petition has 329-(3011. PETITION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED ill sees ieferred to a rommittee and a report made thereon, it BY CASH FEES—All petitions for the degrets must he EDICTS AND DECISIONS 291 MASONIC MANUAL ii ~ 290 335-(305) F C AND M El FEES—The lee for the accompanied by the actual cash fees, it is not sufficient that F C or M M Dcgree may he deposited with the Secretary the payment of such fee ss serused, and any Lodge rececvsog at any time before It and acting upon a petition not accompanied by the required 5 ballot fee in cash renders itself liable to the discipline of the Grand 337-(309) LODGE CONFERRING DEGREE FOR Lodge. ANOTHER NOT ENTITLED TO FEE THEREFOR—A 330-(302) MEMBER MAY LOAN MONEY TO PAY Lodge which by courtesy confers the degrees for another Lodge FEES—A member of a Lodge may loan the money to the sit its request, has no sight to the fee. applicant to pay for the degrees Bat this can only be between 121 them as individuals, and the Lodge cannot assume or guarantee 338-1310) NEGLECT OF APPLICANT. TO TAKE the payment of such loan DEGREE DOES NOT ENTITLE HIM TO RETURN OF 331-13081 NOTE OF THE LODGE. MAY BE RE- FEE One who tails or refuses to be initiated, passed or iassed CEIVED IN PAYMENT OF FEES—Duly authorized notes is not entitled as a matter of right to have the fee refunded or certificates of indebtedness of a Lodge osay be received by (5) The Ballot the Lodge issuing same as the equivalent of cash ~n payment 339-(31t). MUST BE AT REGULAR COMMUNICA- for the degrees TION—Balloting for the degrees can behad only at the regular 332-1304) CANNOT BE REMITTED OR RE- Communication FUNDED—A Lodge cannot, under any circumstances, remit 143—145. or refund the fees, or any part thereof, to the candidate 340-(312) STATUS OP CANDIDATE NOT AF- 333- (305) LODGE CANNOT LOAN FEES—Nor can FECTED BY IRREGULAR ACTION—However, one who the Lodge loan the amount of the fees to the candidate, after has been balloted on and raised at a called Cominunscation, is 1 such is done for the purpose 1 a legally made Mason His status cannot be affected by the ofhavingextendingreceivedhimthemercdstfromor givinghim, hims time to pay the ssme irregular action of the Lodge. 334-(331h. GRAND MASTER CANNOT, BY DIS- 341-(313). MAY BE AT FOLLOWING COMMUNI CA- PENSATION, SUSPEND THIS PROVISION—The Guand TION—A ballot may be had on a petition at the regular Com- Master cannot grant a Dispensation authorizing a Lodge to municatiOn of the Lodge, next after that at which the petition confer any one us all the degrees upon any’ parson, or any was received, if the committee has reported number of persons, for smaller fees than those prescribed so 61—317 the Constitution 342-(314) SAME—Hence Lodges holding semi-monthly 335-(307) MAY BE REMITTED AS TO MINIS- meetings may ballot upon a petition in two weeks TERS—The degrees may, however, so the discretion of the Lodge. be conferred on ministers of the gospel wsthout the p~y- 343-(315) EVERY MEMBER PRESENT MUST meor of the lees A minister in this sense is any person or- VOTE—No brother present can be eacused from voting upon the reception of a candidate Aud, if he should persist in dained and set apart f or the ministry, and who pursues that profession as his chief vocation It doe~ not apply to one sefussog, cltasges should be prefweed against hsm whose chief business is something else, or who only preaches 344-(315) SEPARATE BALLOT ON EACH APPLI- occasionally CATION—When there are Iwo or more applications for initia- 426-421 tion or applicarson, separate ballots must be had on each Ii 292 MASONIC MANUAL EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 29~ 345-(317) BALLOT STRICTLY SECRET—The ballot 352-1324) CAN MAKE OBJECTIONS TO COMMITTEE should be strictly secret A brother violates the secrecy of —This does not mean, however, that a brother shall sot dii- the ballot by stating bow he voted, and should not be permitted close to the committee, if he knows any good reason why the to give hisi reasons for-so doing applicant should not be made a Mason He not only has the 346—(318) CANNOT BE REQUIRED TO STATE ilght to do it, but it is his duty to do so HOW HE VOTED—A brother cannot be required to state 313 how he voted, or his reasons for his vote, and any by-law of :13:1 -(:123). MAY DISCUSS CHARACTER BEFORE the Lodge requiring same is a nullity IIAI,I,() 1 ---l3efoie a ballot is taken the members may discuss 347-1319) CANNOT DISCLOSE INTENDED VOTE Ilic character and qualifications of a candidate for Masoniy, but —It is iinmasonic for a brother, a member of a Lodge, to di not afterwards 5- - close how he voted on an application for initiation or advance- 364-1326) CANNOT BE RECONSIDERED AFTER ment, and also for’him to declare how he will vote RESULT DECLARED—A ballot can never be reconsidered ulcer the result thereof has been declared, but if only one black 348-(320) NAME OF BROTHER CASTING AD- ball appears, it is the duty of the Master, before announcing the VERSE VOTE CANNOT BE DEMANDED—Wheb a candi- result, to order a neiv ballot, but if a black ball eppears the date for the F C or M M ~egrce (or any degree, for that second time the candidate must be declared rejected matter), is rejected, no brothez has the right to demand the name of the brother who balloted against the candidate 365-(1127) IF ONLY ONE BLACK BAl~L APPEARS, NEW BALLOT MAY BE ORDERED—Whether any adverse 349-(321) ANY BROTHER HAS THE RIGHT TO CAST ADVERSE BALLOT FOR ANY DEGREE—Any balls appear or not, a new ballot cannot be had except where only one black ball appears, the Mastei should nider a new brother has the right to adversely ballot on the petition foe the P ‘C or M M Degree without giving any reason therefo~, bsllot before declaring the result or preferring charges If charges have been preferred and the 366-(328) MISTAKE DOES NOT CHANGE RULE— brother acqmtted, a brother still has the right to cast an ad- This rule puevails whether the black bails were cast under a verse ballot - misapprehension or not, but of course the candidate may make a new application 350-(322) SAME—AS TO AFFILIATION—The peti- lion of a hrothsr for a~liation with a Lodge requiref a unani- 357-(329) OUESTIDN OF PROFICIENCY SEPA mous vote A brother casting a black bail cannot be criticised RATE PROM OTHER QUALIFICATIONWh5O a ballot or questioned as to his reasons is ordered on a petition for the F C. or 84 NI Degree, the 376—493. questios of proficiency should not be considered 408—409. 351-1323) ADVERSE VOTE CANNOT BE CRITISED —A brother has no right so criticise in open Lodge or elsewhere 358-(33o) PROFICIENCY DETERMINED BY lIT VIVA VOCA VOTE—’The question of proficiency in the pre- a brother or brethien who adversely ballot upoml a petition for initiation, affilration or advancement, and a motion to expunge ceding degree should be determined by a rica core vote, before Ironi she minstes the record of’ the relection Of a candidate is the ballot m,~ Ordered out of nider 408 359-(33l). ON PROFICIENCY FURTHER TIME MAY BE GRANTED~A motion to grant further time to the MASONIC MANUAL. I 294 EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 295 candidate who, in the opinion of the Lodge, is not proficient, is the applicant should not be advanced and fraternally isquest in order, and such may be done and the ballot on the petition 50 investigation deferred 366—1338) SAME—W M MAY DO SO—Should the 405 W M receive soy information respecting the character of the 360 PROFICIENCY VOTED ON IN M M LODGE. candidate, he may at his own motion stop his advancement —The question of proficiency should be voted on in a M M. and appoint a committee of investigation Lodge, and not in that in which the examination is held 367—(337) SA,ME—PROCEDURE.11 no charges arc (6) Conferring Degrees preferred, or, if he is tried and acquitted, the Lodge most 36 t-(332) DEGREES MAY BE CONFERRED IN proceed as in other cases of advancement, but of course any LESS THAN THREE MEETINGS BY DISPENSATION— brother has the iight to object While ordinarily the degrees cannot be conlerred in less time 388-1338) LODGE CANNOT OVERRULE OBJEC- than three separate Communications, and after examination TION—Where such objection is made, and the brother states as to profIciency in E. A asd F C Degrees, yet by special his reason, the Lodge cannot overrule his objections even Dispensation the Grand Master may authorize all the degiecs though it may consider them unmasonic conferred at one meeting, either regular or special 380 362-1333). MAY BE CONFERRED AT SPECIAL 369-1339) SAME—CANNOT CONFER DEGREE COMMUNICATION—A candidate after being elected at a WHILE OBJECTION EXISTS—Where such objection is regular Communication, may be imtiated, passed or raised at a made by a member of a Lodge the degrees cannot be conferred special Communication, called for that purpose without a upon the applicant so long as the brother remains a member Dispensation of the Lodge and does nOt withdraw his objection 143—145 370-1340) SAME—MAY BE DONE WHEN OBJEC- 383-1334). CANDIDATE MAY BE STOPPED AT TI ON REMOVED—In case the objecting brother dies, ANY TIME BEFORE TAKING OBLIGATION—After a dimits, is expelled or suspended, or withdraws his objection, candidate has been duly elected to receive the degrees he can the Lodge is at liberty to confer the degrees be stopped at any time prior to the administi atiori of the obligation, by the objection of a member of the Lodgc, made 371-(341) SAME—STATUS OF A CANDIDATE—If either in open Lodge or privately to the Master, without giving the applicant is elected, arid before he receives the E A Degree any reason therefor objection is made, the fee should be returned In such case 393—410—411—412 his status is that of a rejected candidate, and he may apply to another Lodge, 364-1333) SAME—MAY BE DONE IN ANY DE- GREE—This objection may be made either to his initiation, 372—1342) SAME—But if the objection is withdrawn he passing or raising. may be initiated upon repayment of the fee without a new petition or another ballot 385 SAME—VISITING BROTHER, NOR OTHER LODGE CAN NOT A Visiting brother caunot file an oh cc- (7) Rejection, Effect of arid Status After F tion, nor can another Lodge by a resolution They may, of 373-1343) ONE REJECTED MAY RENEW APPLI. course, inform the Lodge of any reasons they may have why CATION—One rejected on a petition foi initiation may file another petition to the same Lodge at any subsequent Con-i- ~it I 296 MASONIC MANUAL EDICTS 4ND DECISIONS 297

munication, unless prohibited by the By-laws of the Lodge 379-(349) SAME—This consent must be obtained, Sorb subsequent petition must be referred to a commitlee even though the Lodges have concurrent jurisdiction. and take the same course as ii it was an original petition. 380 050) MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE PRE- 416—417 SENTATI ON OF PETITION—This consent must be obtained 374 NOT RENEWED AT SAME MEETING He before the petition is presented to the second Lodge, as no cannot, however, file a petition during the same meeting at brother can recommend one who has been rejected which he is rejected. I8l-f:lII) BY WlIOM OBTAINED—This consent hilly lie olituined either by applicant or the Lodge to which 375-(344) LODGE MAY BY BY-LAW FIXTIME he wishes to apply, but in no event can the lattes Lodge take FOR RENEWAL OF APPLICATION—A Lodge has a right any action on the petition until such consent hasbeen obtained to make a by-law fixing the time which must elapse before one rejected for initiation or advancement may renew his petition 382-(332) RECOMMENDATION MADE THROUGH But in the absence of such by-law it may be renewed at any IGNORANCE MAY BE ERASSD—When a brother recom- time mends one who has been rejected within three years either 61-417. through misapprehension or ignorance, he may be allowed to withdraw his recommendation along with petition, until the 376-(345) ONE REJECTED ON APPLICATION consent of the sejecting Lodge hag been obtained FOR AFFIL3ATION CANNOT DEMAND REASON 288—308. THEREFOR—A brother holding a dimit and who petitions 353-(333) CONSENT REOUIRES ONLY A MAJOR- to the Lodge for membership, is entitled to the return of his ITY OF IcIEMBERS PRESENT—The majority necessary dinstt, and he cannot require the Lodge or a committee of the to give the consent herein required means a majority of the Lodge upon investigation to give any reason why his applica- members present at a regular Commonicatron of the Lodge at tion was rejected by the Lodge or adversely reported by the which such consent is asked and not a majority of the whole committee He does not forfeit his right to apply to any Lodge membership of the Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction for membership, notwithstanding the fact that he has been relected by one Lodge 384-(334) LODGE NOT REOUIRED TO GIVE 330. REASON FOR REFUSAL—Where a Lodge withholds its consent it cannot be required to give sts reason tlserefor. 377-(346) ONE REJECTED MAY APPLY TO AN- OTHER LODGE—A petitioner for initiation having been 385 CONSENT NOT REOUIRED AFTER THREE rejected by one Lodge may petitiois another Lodge without YEARS—Under the constitution, as amended, all profaries scaiting any specific time who have been sejeeted three years or more, may apply to any •1 287-495 Lodge for the degrees, without first obtaining the consent of 378-(347) CONSENT OF LODGE REJECTING the rejecting Lodge HIM MUST BE OBTAINED—His petition, hpwevec, canno 386 REJECTION MUST BE STATED IN PETI- be received in such other Lodge within chies years without TION, THOUGH THREE YEARS ELAPSED—This pro- the consent of a majority of the Lodge to which he first made vision pots such persons in the same attitude as far as con- .ipplicatios, sod if he has been rejected in moss than one Lodge, sent se concerned, as if they had never been rejected, but does the consent of cash must be obtained not obviate the necessity of stating the fact of such rejection 493 in their petition a -—— -. — ______

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1S7-(355) INITIATION WITHOUT THE CONSENT guilty of discourteous conduct toward the sister Lodge, and DOES NOT AFFECT THE STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE therefore subject to charges hr the Lodge making the request• —A candidate rejected in a Lodge in one jurisdiction and sub- 392-(36Q) CANDIDATE REJECTED BT MORE sequently made a Mason in another luriadiction, and without THAN ONE LODGE—If a profane has been rejected by more the conrent of the Lodge wherein he was rejected, is~not an than one Lodge, he must obtain the consent of each Lodge illegally made Mason. However, chaiges may be preferred which rejected him before making anorber application How- against him if he was guilty of any fraud, connivance ni decep- ever, if the profane himself obtains a general consent from the tion in the matter of the application Lodge rejecting him to apply to another Lodge, this will be 450 sufficient to make any subsequent application, SSS-(356) LODGE FAILING TO OBTAIN THIS OCN- 393-(36l) WHEN OBJECTION MADE BEFORE SENT SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINE—A Lodge which violates INITIATION—If a profane is elected to rereive the degrees, the provisions of the Constitution relative to this consent is and before he takes the E A Degree, objection is made and guilty of unmasonic conduct, and should be disciplined by the not withdrawn, his fee shoold be returned, and his status is Grand Lodge. tbat of a rejected candidate In such case the consenl of the 28 Lodge which elected him must be obtained before making 3S9-(157) ANT MEMBER PARTICIPATING application to another Lodge. 113—171. GUILTT OF UNMASONIC CONDUCT—Not only does the Lodge violating this provision subject itself to severe 194-(862) E A OR F. C WITH CERTIFICATE drsc~pline and loss ol charter, but any brother assisting in con- REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THIS CONSENT—An E A ferring the degrees, knowing that the candidate has been ie- or F C. who has been rejected for advancement and afterwards ected by another Lodge, and that the consent of such Lodge obtains a certificate of dismissal, is required to obtain such has not been obtained, renders himself liable to expulsion consent even though he has moved our of the jurrsdscrion of the Lodge granting him such certificate The certificate I90-(15S) REQUEST FOR CONSENT MUST LIE us only a waiver of jurisdiction OVER ONE MEETING—When a Lodge has rejected a candidate and afterwards another Lodge requests permission to 400—402—419—495—499 confer the degrees upon him, such request cannot ho acted (6) E A’S and F C ‘s uppo at the meeting at which it was received, but must lie (a) Status over till the next regular Communication, at which time it (b) Jurisrdctron Over. must betaken up and acted upon (c) Advancement. Id) Rejection I .191-(359). DUTT OF LODGE RECEIVING RE- QUEST TO ANSWER SAME PROMPTLT—When a Lodge (a) Status. requests a sister Lodge for permission to receive the petition 395-(SM) RIGHTS AND LIABITILIES—E A ‘s and F C ‘a are not members of the Lodge and are nor reqorred of a candidate who had been relected by such Lodge. it is the duty of the latter Lodge to act upon the matter promptly, to pay does, nor permitted to participate in the business of and to answer promptly the request of the Lodge which desires the Lodge They have the right, however, to be present when to receive the application. The Lodge failing to take such the Lodge is conveneil in those degrees, even though their ii’ iction upon such request as herein provided and required is advancement has been iropped by vote or objechion They 300 MASONIC MANUAL EDICTS AND DECISIONS 301

are also amenable to Masonic law, and charges may be pre- granting same, and applies to another Lodge for advancement, ferred against them and trial had, as provided to this Code the Lodge receiviug such application must first ask and obtain (16) the consent of the Lodge which granted the certificate 2he 396-(364) WHEN ENTITLED TO CERTIFICATE inquiry and answer thereto must be made and given in the OF DISMISSAL—An E A. or F C. us entitled to a certificate eame manner as in the petitions of profanes for initiation in of dismissal only when lie moves out of the luriadiction of the Lodges other than those of their residences 39i1—502. Lodge, or has been rejected for advancement, and in either event is entitled to it if in good standing ~lllI.l30iJl, IIINSIINT N If C ESSA lIT, THOUGH 124—125—126—402--4j9 UN Itl I NAL J HElM)] CTION CONCURRENT—This in- 397-1365). MAJORITY OF MEMBERS PRESENT quiry must be made and consent obtained although the onginal MAY GRANT CERTIFICATE—A majority vote of the lurindictuon of the Lodges was concurrent, on the principle that junadictron once acquired is exclusive until waived. members present only is reqoired to grant this certificate of of dismissal See citations to Section 367 398-(366) CERTIFICATE OF DISMISSAL IN NA- 402-(370) CERTIFICATE OF DISMISSAL WAIVER OF JURISDICTION—WHEN—Therefore a certificate of TURE OF A DIMIT—A certufleare of dismissal issued to an dismissal to an E A or F C is of itself a waiver of juciediction. E A or F C us in the nature of a dimit, and the holder thereof and no consent need be asked for aruqther Lodge to pass or may apply upon it for advancement ru another Lodge, and auth raise the person holding the same, provided, always, that ‘the application, except as orherwuse provided, must take the same person holding such certificate has removed from the juruedic- course as an application for membership ,on a dimit. tionof the Lod 402—502. 6e geantung the same But uf the applicant still (b) Jurisduction Over lives in the jurisdiction of the Lodge granting such certificate, 399-(3671, JURISDICTION ONCE ACQUIRED RE- then the consent of such Lodge must bg obtained before taking TAINED—Whenever a Lodge once acquires jurisdiction of any action on the petition. a candidate and inutuates him, this jurisdiction us retained, 396—396—502 even though he may remove from the territorial jurisdiction 403-(371) ONE FROM ANOTHER STATE CANNOT of such Lodge, and acquire resudence elsewhere, unless the BE ADVANCED IN THIS STATE WITHOUT A CERTI- Lodge grants hum a certuficate of dismissal, which certificate FICATE—No Lodge in this junsdrctuoo can pass or rape a may or may not be a waiver, an the case may be. candidate who has been initiated or paased under another 124—502 urrgd(ction, unless he produces a certificate of good standing Jr 400-(365). WHEN A WAIVER—When a Subordinate and dramussion from the Lod’6e in which he was inr4iated ox Lodge grants a dismissal cersificate to an H A. or F C., this passed, if such Lodge is stull in existence ii shull not be considered a waiver of jurisdiction, eacept when ‘104-(372) CERTIFICATE DISPENSED WIJH such E A or F. C moves out of the jurisdictii3n of the Lodge WHEN—When there us no record of the fact, or when the granting such certificate, in which case the consent of the Lodge Lodge ossitiating, or initiating and passing hum, has ceased to granting such certificate need not be obtained But if an exist, and the records are lost ordestroyed; the Lodge to which H A or P C obtains a certificate of dismissal from a Lodge he makes appluu(atioo may, upon satisfactory proof thereof, for any reason, and still resides in the junadictuon of the Lodge receive his petution for advdncemeot hi’ ‘163—464 802 MASONIC MANUAL. EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 303

405-(373). CONSENT NOT RB~QUIRED TO AD- obligation in the same mannei as a candidate foi tnitiation, VANCE ONE FROM ANOTHER STATE WITH CERTI and the brother objecting to state the reason thereFor FICATE—When one has been initiated, or tnttiated and passed 363-364-365-367-368 4fl another State, and receives his dismissal certificate and re- 411-(379). IN SUCH CASES CHARGES NEED NOT moves to this State, he may apply to the Lodge tn whose juris BE PREFERRED—When the biother states his reasons dictton he resides to be advanced therein In such case he he cannot be required to prefei charges against the applicant. may be elected to and recetve the degrees wtthout the consent 412-(3SO) LODGE CANNOT OVERRULE OB- of the Lodge whtch granted him the dismissal certificate, except JECTEONS—If the brother should state his reasons, even in cases of rejection. though the Lodge should consider them unmasonic, the ob- 502. jectton cannot be overruled (c) Advancement 368. 406-(374). MUST BE EXAMINED ON PRECEDING 413-(381) CHARGES SHOULD BE PREFERRED DEGREE—An applicant for advancement must be examined IF REASONS INVOLVE MORAL TtTRPITURE—But if as to his proficiency in the preceding degree before a ballot is the brother states that the applicant has been guilty of an act taken on has appltcatton involving moral turpitude, then chaiges should be prefened by 146—254. the brother or by a committee, but an acquittal of such charges 407-(375). EXTENT OF EXAMINATION—The ex- does not entitle the applicant to advancement, un[ess the ob- amtnation ol the candidate should be to the extent of demon- jectton is withdrawn stxatmg that he understands the ceremonial work of the degree, 544-

EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 807 :300 MASONIC MANUAL. 437-(401) MAY REMIT DUES OF ONE SUS- 429-(394) AFFIRMATIVE ACT OF MASTER RE- PENDED N P D —The Lodge has the authority to remit QUIRED —The fact that a memher is in arrears for dues does the dues of one suspended N P D and thereby reinstate him not of itself suspend him It is the set of the W M , and not 464 the fact of being in arrears, which suspends him. 435-(402) REINSTATEM lINT OF ONE SUS- 430-1395) REQUIRES NO ACTION BY LODGE— FENDED N- P. fl—A liriithei’ ielii’ has been suspended for -While it requires no affirmative action by the Lodge to suspend nos-payicest or Isis sliiill lie reinstated upon the payment a hrother in arrears for dues, it is required that the W M cause or all lie’n wlseb han acciued during his suspension, as well the Secretary to write “suspended” opposite the name of each as well us those for which he was suspended, unless his dues member in arrears, and unless this is done there is no suspension have heen remitted hy the Lodge, and such payment reinstates and the member goes another year without suspension him without any action of the Lodge 431-(396) AT LEAST ONE TEAR’S DUES MUST BE 463 PAID TO PREVENT SUSPENSIONA brother heing in 439-(403) DUES MUST BE PAID TO REINSTATE- arrears for does for two years cannot, on the night of the annual MENT —If such application is made during the Masonic year, meeting preceding the June Festival prevent himself from being dues must he paid for the fractional part of the year In other suspended N P D by paying a less sum than one year’s does - words, dues must he paid up to the time of reinstatement, 432—(397) LODGE MAT SUSPEND FOR LESS THAN - unless remitted by the Lodge TWO TEARS’ DUES—A Lodge has the authority to provide 463 by its By-laws for the snspension of its members for the non- 440-(404) LODGE MAT PROVIDE FOR REIN- payment of dues for a shorter period than two years STATEMENT ON THE PATMENT OF A DEFINITE 433-1395) LODGE CANNOT EXTEND TIME BE- SUM—A Lodge may by its By-laws provide that one sus- YOND TWO TEARS—The Lodge cannot extend the time pended N P. D may be reinstated upon the payment of a for the payment of dues of those members who are two years in specified sum, to he named in the By-laws arrears 61 434-~99) LODGE MAY REMIT DUES—A Lodge’ 441—(405) DUES RUN DURING SUSPENSION N P has the authority to remit all or any part of the dues of a Ft—Dues do not cease to run dunug the time one is suspended worthy, old or indigent brother N. P D and a by-law of the Lodge providing that such dues 464 shall not run during such suspension is illegal

435 DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM GRAND LODGE 441-(405) ‘ N 0 DUES ACCRUE DURING SUS- DUES The remission of does does not exempt the Lodge PENSION FOR UNMASONIC OFFENSE—No dues accrue from paying dnes to the Grand Lodge for the brother. against one who has been suspended or expelled for unmasonue 53 conduct during the period of such suspension or expulsion 436-~fl0) MAJORITY REQUIRED TO REMIT— 443-(407). HOW MEMBER OF DEFUNCT LODGE Only a majority of the members present at a regular meeting is MAT BE REINSTATED WHEN SUSPENDED N P D — required to remit does When a Mason has been suspended for non-payment of dues he can he reinstated only hy the Lodge that suspended hum, if in existence, but if his Lodge has ceased to exist he may be ‘-‘-I

81)8 MASONIC MANUAL. EDICTS AND DECISIONS 309 reinstated by the Grand Secretary in the ‘manner provided by by the Constitution, this, while it subierts the derelict Lodge to law. discipline, does nor make him an illegally made Mason. 100—101 123—303-387 444-(405) CAN ONLT BE REINSTATED BY LODGE 451-(414) ONE REJECTED ANO AFTERWARDS SUSPENDING—He cannot be reinstated by a new Lodge at MADE A MASON WITHOUT CONSENT, NOT IL- the same place, though constituted of the same or a part of the LEGALLY MAOE—Wheue one applies to a Lodge and is same members as the old Lodge rejecteil anil is afterwards made a Mason in another Lodge ~45-(409) ONE SUSPENDED N. P. 0 CANNOT BE without obtinusing the consent of the former Lodge, he is not REINSTATED AFTER DEATH — A Mason’s family can thereby rendered an ullegally made Mason have no Masonic privileges except through the Mason himself 387. Therefore, when a Mason dies, being at the time under sus- 452-(415) A MASON PROM A JURISDICTION pension for non-payment of dues, bus family cannot Ifter his NEVER RECOGNIZED ST THIS GRAND LODGE AN death pay up his dues and thereby ‘restore themselves to such ILLEQALLY MADE MASON—Where one is made a Mason Masonic pruvuleges as they would have been entitled to if he in a Grand Joruaductros which us not nor has ever been in tea- had died in good standing tesnal relations or recognized by this Grand Lodge, he us an il- 446—(410) SAME—Nor can his dues he remitted by the legally made Mason and occapies the same position as a profane, Lodge after his death 478—479—480 447 SAME If the cheek for the Dues us mailed before 453-(416) RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE, MADE the death of the brother but does nor reach the Secretary until MASONS ELSE WHERE’—Residents of this State, who are after bus death, this us not a payment of dues and does not made Masons in another State are illegally made Masons, and reinstate him must be “healed” beforelbeing entitled to the rughts and privileges of Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction 445-(411) NO GRAND LODGE DUES ACCRUE 1—2—255—256. FROM SUBOROINATE LODGE FOR ONE SUSPENDED N P D —Where a brother is suspended N P D and subse- 454-(417) RESIDENTS OF OTHER STATES MADE qoently reinstated, the Lodge deds not owe the Grand Lodge MASONS IN THIS STATE—Residents of other States who any dues for the pe~lod of his suspension are made Masons in this State are illegally made Masons, and are not entitled to—the nghts and povileges of Masonry until 449-(412) LODGE CANNOT MAKE SPECIAL they are healed ASSESSMENTS—A Lodge cannot make a special assessment l~~2A72S~2SO~.ISS upon its members nuless authorized by its by-laws 455-(415) FOREGOING PROVISIONS DO NOT (10) Illegally Made Masons APPLY TO LINERS—The foregoing provisions do not apply 450—(413) ONE MADE A MASON OUT OF HIS to those living near the boundary lines of this and adjoining JURISDICTION WITHOUT CONSENT NOT AN IL- Sktes. LEOALLT MADE MASON—Where a profane applies for 1—2—255. meniboiship to a Lodge other than that of his residence, hod 456—(419) HEALING, WHAT IS—Healing is a relative he is made a Mason without the inquiry and answer required teem, and means such terms, conditions or penalties as may be imposed by the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master The I)) MASONIC MANUAL. EDICTS AND DECISIONS 31)

Grand Master may impose the terms, etc., which may be on IMPOSED One who has been convicted of a Masonic the Lodge, the individual, or both, or he may iefer any indivi- offense and sentenced to a reprimand is not entitled to a dimut until he has received such punishment dual case to the Grand Lodge Ior artion thereon (It) Dumits and Dumitted Masons 466-(425) ANT NUMBER MAT ASK FOR DIM IT— 457—(420) MASONS IN GOOD STANDING EN- Any numbes of brethren may join in or sign the same petition TITLED TO DIMIT—A Master Mason in good standing and fou a dimit not in arreais to his Lodge has a right unconditionally to dumit 467-(429) ANT OFFICER EXCEPT MASTER AND without assigning any reason or excuse therefor, and the Lodge WARDENS MAT DIMIT—Any officer of a Lodge, except the is bound to grant the dumut or prefer charges Master and Wardens, can dimit and the vacancy may be filled 56—672 in the manner piovided in the By-laws 455-(421) HOW APPLIED FOR—Such dimut should 237—247 only be granted upon the oral icquest of the brother himself, 465-(430) WARDEN MAT REFUSE INSTALLA- made in open Lodge, or by written application signed by him TION AND DIMIT—A broehes elected to the office of Senior and presented at a regulau communication or Junior Warden may refuse installation, and, is therefore 45q—(422) SAME—He us entitled to a dimut even though entitled to a dumut This is true whether he has been serving as he may owe the Lodge a debt evidenced by a note such officer or not 55 243 450—(423) SAME—If charges are preferred and he is 4fi9K431) SAME AS TO MASTER—The above rule acquitted he then becomes entitled to a dimut would also apply to the Master No one becomes a legal 451-(424) LODGE CANNOT REQUIRE HIM TO officer of the Lodge until be has been installed BE EXAMINSD—The Lodge cannot require a member to be 470-(432). DIMIT NOT GRANTED IN LOOGE examined in open Lodge before granting him a dimit THEREBT REDUCED BELOW LEGAL NUMBER— 462—(425) CANNOT BE GRANTED CONDITION- Should the granting of a dumut reduce the number of members ALLT—Nor can a dimit he granted conditioned upon the pay- of the Lodge below the retfuired number, it cannot be granted, ment of dues Such a dimit is illegal and void 471-1333) ONLT A MAJORITT REQUIRED TO 463—(426) ONE SUSPENDED N P D MUST FIRST GRANT DIMIT—Only a majority vote of the members PAT DUES BEFORE DIMIT GRANTED—When a biother present is net essary to issue a dimit If the objecting members has been saspended N P D and desires a dumuthe must first wish to prevent the Lodge from issuing the dimit their remedy pay to the Lodge all does for which hewas suspended, and also is to prefer charges all dues aecuning during the time of his suspension, befouc the 472-(434) VOTE SEVERS MEMBERSHIP When application can be acted upon application is made toe Lodge for a Dimit, and the Lodge votes 438—439. to grant it the applicant’s membeiship with the Lodge us at once 464—(427) SAME—The Lodge, may, howevcu, remit all severed and he cannot take part in any proceedings of the or any part of the dues as it may deem proper Lodge, even at that meeting, after he has been voted a dimut 436 473—1335) SAME—It us the vote of the Lodge granting 465. ONE CONVICTED OF MASONIC OFFENSE the dimit that severs the connection of the brother applying, NOT ENTITLED TO DIMIT, uNTIL PUNISHMENT and when such vote is taken, ipso faclo heceases to be a member

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of the Lodge The certificate issued by the Secretary is only which is not nor has ever been in fraternal relations or been evidence of the fact of the granting of the dimit, and after the recognized by the Grand Lodge of Alabama vote us taken if the brother changes his mind and desires to 479-(441). PERSON WITH SUCH A DIMIT AS A return to membership in she Lodge, he must file his petition PROFANE—Such a person holding such a dimut is, to all for affiliation, even though the certificate has not been issued intents and purposes, is a profane, and thei efore is elligible 474-(416) NOT TO ISSUE EXCEPT AFTER VOTE— to apply for the degrees in any subordinate Lodge in this The Secretary has no right to issue a dumit until it has been jurisdiction, provided he possesses the constitutional qualifica- granted by the Lodge tions, and provided, further, that the dimit us issued by a Sub- 475-(437) DUPLICATE ISSUED IN CASE OF LOSS oudinate Lodge whose Grand Ledge the Grand Lodge of Ala- —Where one loses bus dumit by fire or otherwise, he may apply baupa has never recognized to the Lodge which granted it for a duplicate, which should be 4S0—(4~2), SAME—The intent and purpose of the forc given But if it us impracticable to issue the duplicate the going two decisions aie Lodge should grant A certificate, under seal and signed by the That if the dimit is issued by a Subordinate Lodge whose Secretary, that a dimit had been granted and had been lost or Grand Lodge has been recognized by this Grand Lodge, but destroyed Said certificate shall then have the force and effect with whom fraternal relations and correspondence have been of a dimit severed, then such dimut will be recognized as such and’ the 476-(438) DIMIT NOT EVIDENCE THAT ONE IS brother holding same may affiliate with a Lodge in this juris- A MASON—A dimit is not sufficient evidence that the party diction, but if the Grand Lodge from whose jurisdiction the holding same is a Master Mason dimit was issued has never been recognized by this Grand 195 Lodge, then such dimit will not be recognized, but the person 477-(439) SHOULD BE UNOER LODGE SEAL—A holding the same may apply for initiation as a profane dimit granted by a Lodge within a foreign jurisdiction is not 4815443) CERTIFICATE ISSUED TO ONE RE evidence that such Lodge is one legally eqostituted, unless STORED TO RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF MASONRY under the seal of the Lodge If such a Lodge is not required to —When anexpelled or suspended Mason is restored to the’ rights keep a seal by the Constitution of the Grand Lodge under whose and privileges of Masonry, but not to Lodge membership, he is jurisdiction it works, then such dimit should be accompamed entitled to a certificate from the Lodge shoseung him to be by a certificate fiom the Guand Secretary of such Grand Lodge, so good standing, and such certificate has the force and effect under its seal, that the Lodge granting it us a legally constituted of a dimut. Lodge, working in that jurisdiction, and that the signature 91-504—605—610—611—635—j 02—651—657 thereto is the signatuse of the brother who was at the time the 452—(444) SAME—A Lodge that has tried and sus- same was signed Secretary of such Lodge pended or expelled a non-affiliated Mason may restore hum 475-(440) DIM IT FROM A LODGE WITHIN THE to the rights and privileges of Masonry In ease of such JURISDICTION OF A GRAND LODGE NEVER RECOG- restoration the Lodge must furnish the buother restored with NIZED NOT TO BE RECEIVED—A Subordinate Lodge in a certificate in the nature of a dumic the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge cannot recognize a dimit 451-(445) GRAND SECRETARY TO FURNISH from a Subordinate Lodge in the jurisdiction of a Giand Lodge MEMBERS QF DEFUNCT LODGES WITH CERTI- CATES —When a Lodge forfeits its charter all persons returned

ii~fflw~II EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 315 9 I I MASONIC MANUAL at the last report before such forfeiture may be provided with a 459—(450) DIMIT MUST ACCOMPANT PETITION certificate in the nature of a dimit by the Grand Secretary. —A petition for affiliation must he accompanied by a dimit or upon the payment of one dollar some certificate or showing in the nature of a dimit 79—90—621 490-(451) DIMITTED MASON CAN BECOME 454—(445) SAME—Members who were in good standing MEMBER ONLT BY AFFILIATION—If a brother hold a at the time of the forfeiture or surrender of its charter by a dimit from a Grand Jurisdiction with which this Grand Juris- Lodge, may. obtain such certificate from the Grand Secretary ductroii is in fraternal relations, he can only become a member upon the payment of one dollar by affiliation tIe cannot be initiated and advanced as a 455-(447) DIMITTED MASON ENTITLED TO profane, even though he cannot be avooched for, and is unable ONLT SUCH RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AS LODGE to pass the examination SEES PROPER—A dimitted Mason having voluntarily with- 480 drawn from membership with the Lodge, has surrendered all 491-(452) APPLICANT FOR AFFILIATION MUST his priv4eges as a MAson, and can receive only such rights and BE VOUCHED FOR OR EXAMINED BEFORE PETITION benefits of the Fratermty as may by courtesy be ertended to ACTED ON—Upon an application for affiliation a dimit is not him sufficient evidence that the applicant is a Masos The petition 172—45t1—635—190—521--685 may be received but it cannot be acted upon ndr the applicant

456—(445) HAS - PRIVILEGES OF VISITATION— admitted into the Lodge until he is vouched for us examined EXCEPTION—He does not, however, lose the right, or sather The dimit, however, must accompany the application. privilege, to visit a Lodge, unless the by-laws of the Lodge 191—195-196 forbid it However, the Lodge or the Master may refuse hum 492-(451) DIM IT NOT AFFECTED BT AGE—T)oe the privilege of visitation age of a dimit does not effect the eligibility of a brother who 76—77—688—689 petitions for affiliation (11) Affiliates and Affiliation. 4f13-(454) PETITION FOR AFFILIATION—PRO- 457-(449). ONE MAY AFFILIATE WITH LODGE OF CEDURE SAMII AS FOR INITIATION—The application CHOICE WITHOUT CONSENT—A dimitted Mason residing of a brother for affiliation musL talee the same course at a peti- in one luriadietion may apply to and affiliate wsth tion for unstiasion It cannot lie withdiawn or otherwIse dis- 1a Lodge in posed of except by ballot, after being regularly received by the anothei, and is not required to obtain the consent of the Lodge Lodge It u equsres a unanimous ballot for him to be admitted a in whose jurisdiction he resides before doing so A dimitted member of the Lodge A brother casting an adverse ballot Mason residing in this State may affiliate with a Lodge in an- cannot be required to give any reason therefor, nor shall he be other State entused for so doing 264 121—350-351—176 2- 488 APPLICATION, FORM OF. The from of the Should494-(455)a petitionIFforREJECTEDaffiliation be criected,MAY BEthe RENEWED-applicant may petition for application should conform to that given in the renew it to the Lodge that rejected him, or, after obtaining “Genci al Forms” laid down in this Manual consene, make applicalson to some other Lodge, and his petition 21 maybe repeated asoften as he deems proper

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495-(458) CONSENT OF REJECTING LO OGE application for membership and edvancement thereon must REQUIRED—The consent of the Lodge rejecting the applica- take the same course as an application for affiliation on a dimit, tion on a petition for affiliation is required in order for the eneept as to the provisions in reference to jurisdiction and con- applicant to appIy to another Lodge, if such application sent is made within thier years 398—399—400 287—378-379—380. CHAPTER VI 498 CONSENT REQUIRED UNDER ALL CIR- MASONIC OFFENSES, TRIALS AND APPEALS CUMSTANCES This is true even though the application (1) Masonic Offenses 503-519 is made to the Lodge which issued the dimut. (2) Charges, When and by Whom 497-(487) LODGE REJECTING NOT BOUND TO Prefeucci. 520-528 PREFER CHARGKBS—A Lodge us not bound to prefer charges (3) Charges, Against Whom against a brother who petitions for affiliation and is rejected. Prefeured 529-518 Thus is a matter for the discretion of the Lodge (4) Charges, Form of 539—544 495-(455) THE PETITIONEk HAS NO RIGHT TO (5) Jurisdiction 545- 556 DEMAND THEM—Nor has the applicant any right to de- (8) Procedure 557-585 mand that charges be prefeired against him, uni can the action (7) Evidence 586-599 of the Ledge refusing to elect him to membership be investi- (8) Verdict, Judgment and gated or questioned in any proceeding Sentence 600—622 499-(459) APPLICANT ENTITLED TO RETURN (9) Appeals 623-635 OF DIMIT WHEN REJECTED—A Lodge cannot retain the (10) Impeachment of Master~ - - 639- 847 dimit of a brothes who applies for affiliation and is rejected (1) Masonic Offenses, What Are The dimit, together with the fee must be ieturned oOI-(463) INSTANCES OF MASONIC OFFENSES— 500-(460) PETITION MUST TAKE REGULAR The following have been held tube Masonic offenses COURSE, THOUGH MADE TO LODGE WHICH ISSUED (1) For a Mason to violate any of bus obligations DIMIT—Where a Lodge granted a dumit to a brother and he never affiliates with another Lodge, he can agitin become a (2) For any member to wilfully absent himself from a member of the Lodge which duunitted him, but he must pregent Commumeation of his Lodge after receiving a legal summons his petition for affiliation in regular form, which must hereferred to attend the same to a committee and acted on as in the ease of any other petition (3) The use ot abusive or insulting language in wrtuting S0I-(481) DEATH AB ATES APPLICATION—A or speaking about a brother brother dying after applying for affiliation cannot be elected to (4) Challenging a brother to fight a duel mcmbei ship after-his death His death abates the application (5) A Mason who treats his wife cruelly, or who aban and the affiliation fee, together with the dimit, must be re- dons her without good cause. turned to the proper person. (6) Teaching or practicing the doetnue of polygitmy. 502-(452) APPLICATION OF E A OR F C ON (7) Making illicit proposals to a lady DISMISSAL CERTIFICATE—A certificate of dismissal Issued to an E A or F C is in the nature of a dimit, and an

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(8) Foe a Mastei Mason to knowingly have illicit inter- 504-1464) MEMBER OF GRAND LODGE DRUNK cOurse with another Master Mason’s daughter, even though DURING SESSION—Any member of the Grand Lodge who, she be not chase, also any attempt on his part to do so dunug any Grand Commuuiseation, appears in the Giand Lodge (9) Disloyalty to his government by a Mason building or in public in the city of Montgomery in a state of (10) A false statement of a mateusal fact wilfully made by intoxication, shall be reprimanded in open Grand Lodge by an applicant in his petition for the degrees, is a violation of the Grand Master, and his Lodge shall arraign him fus trial Masonic Law, for whith he may be tried and convicted after after notice of the same by the Grand Secretary. the degrees are conferred - LOD SECRETARY REFUSING TO DELIVER 283 GE PROPERTY—A Secretary of a Lodge who moves (11) General worthlessness and the reputation of a com- away and refuses to turn over the books and property in his mon liar restudy, is guilty of unmasonic conduct and should he tried and iiunished (12) To secretly dispose of one’s property and leave the country without settling his debts or saying anything to his 506-(466) MARRIAGE OF WOMAN DOES NOT ALTER OBLIGATION AS TO HER—Marnage of a woman creditors. does not alter the obligations of a Master Mason relative to the (13) For a Mason to be guilty of drunkenness and pro- daughter of a Master Mason. fanity 507-(487). GRIEVANCE AGAINST MASTER WILL (14) For a Mason to cruelly and shamefully chastise NOT EXCUSE DISOBEDIENCE OF SUMMONS—That his child the brother has a grievance against the Master or any otheu (15) For a member to refuse orwilfully neglect to pay back brother in the Lodge is no excuse for the wilful failure to obey money borrowed from the Lodge a sonsxnons to attend a Comniunsaction of the Lodge (18) For a brother to speak evil of a brother Master Mason 508-(458) SETTLEMENT 0 F DI F FT CULT Y or bus family BETWEEN MEMBERS DOES NOT NECESSARILY (17) For the Secretary to fail to pay over all the money ABSOLVE FROM LIABILITY TO CHARGES — When to the Treasurer, or to he behind in his accounts and not one or more members of a Lodge have been guilty of unmasonic promptly males good the deficit - conduct in a personal difficulty or vasasnee, the settlement of such differences between the parties does not necessarily re- (18) For a Master Mason to tell a newly made MannA lieve the offending party or parties from liability to charges that he had thrown away his money in being made a Mason and, trial (19) Foi a biother to threaten that a Lodge shall not grow 509-(469) VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL LAW NOT aiiy more NECESSARILY A MASONIC OFFENSE—A violation of (20) Fou a Master Mason to declare that he did or will the criminal law of the State may or may not he a Masonic blackball a candidate for the degree of Masoniy, because the offense, according to the facts and circumstances, and an induct- Lodge had previously rejected a Friend of his, or for any reason mont thereof is not of itself sufficuent reason why charges should which does not affect the character and qualifications of the be preferred. Charges should he preferred in the event of a candidate supposed unmasonse conduct, regardless of indictment 307—143-347—41 I—414 d2() MASONIC MANUAL. EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 321 510-(470). KILLING A PROFANE NOT NEC- 518-(475) TO PLEAD USURY NOT—It is ~ot unma- ESSARILY A MASONIC OFFENSE—The killing of a pro- sonic to plead usury to a debt fane by a Mason is not necessarily a Masonic offense The 519-(476) facts and circumstanccs shoold be tnvestigated and the Lodge NON-PAYMENT OF DUES NOT—The non-payment of dues is not and cannot of itself be unma~ornc exercise its soond discretion conduct, and cannot be made so by the by-laws of the Lodge 511-(471) RETAILING LIQUORS NOT—It is not 61 unmasonic for a Mason to engage in the business o~ retailing (2) C1iar~cs, Whcn and by Whom Preferred. spirituous, vrnous oAmalt liquors, though a Subordinate Lodge 520-(477) MEMI3ER OR BROTHER IN GOOr~ may by its by-laws prohibit members from doing so STANDING MAY—When a complaint is made to a Lodge 61—62-63 against a brother by any Mason in good standtng tt Is the duty 5J2-(472) WHEN BY-LAW ENACTED, BROTHER of the Lodge to whtch the brother complained of be1ong~, or ENGAGED THEREIN SHOULD HAVE OPPORTUNITY tinder whose jurisdiction he is, to investigate t~e facts, and if TO DIMIT—When such a by-law is enacted it is proper for a ;iich facts justify it, to have charges preferred against him brother engaged tn the business at the time to be given an ~21-(478) NOT ONLY RIGHT, BUT DUTY—It is opportunity to dimit If he does not dimit, and does not abandon s~ch business within a reasonable time, charges should no~ only a nght, but t[~e duty of any M. M to prefer charges against a brother whom he knows to be guilty of unmasonic be preferred agatnst him and trial had as for other Masonic offenses. conduct 62 522-(479) ONLY MASTER MASONS CAN—Master Masons only can prefei charges, if one x~ho is not a Master 513-(473). CARD-PLAYENG NOT—It is not unma- Mason desired to have charges preferred, he must procure it some to play cards, but a Lodge may by its by-laws prohibtt to be done by one who is a Master Mason its members from doing so 61 523-(280) NON-AFF[LIATED MASONS MAY NOT— Non-affiliated Masons ave not competet~t to prefer charges. 514-(474) NON-PAYMENT OF ONE’S DEBTS— 485 It is not unmasonic to plead the statue of limitations in any case in whtch it is allowed to be pleaded by the laws of the 524 (481) NOR ONE SUSPENDED FOR 1’~ON- State, but the refusal of a Mason to pay his just debts, when PAYMENT OF DUES—A Mason who has been suspended he has the ability to do so, is a Masonic off~n~e for non-payment of dues cannot prefer charges 485 M5 SAME—MUST BR IN GOOD FAILH—The mere refusal to pa~y a debt is not a Masornc offense There 525 (482) COMMITTEE MAY BE APPOINTED TO may be an honest contention as to its justice or validtty The DO SO—Charges may be preferred by a committee of the contention, however, should be in goodlaith, and not ~ mere Lodge appointed for that purpose pretext 174—179 526.(483) 516 ‘rAK[NG BANKRUPT LAW, ~NOT—Taking the W M MAY, BUT OUGHT NOT—Whtle benefit of the bankrupt law is not of itself, a Masonic offense. the W M may, he ought not prefer charges If he has knowledge of a Masonic offense committcd by brother he should 517 SWINDLI NO—IS—To swindle one’s creditors appoint a committee to prefer the charges whether they are Masons or no~ is a Masonic offense. 8..Os MASONIC MANUAL EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 323 527-(4541 J XV MAY, AND SHOULD—The J W most be for an offense other than that for which he stands to whom is committed the superintendeece of the Craft during suspended iefreshment, should prefer charges for offenses committed 583 during that time, or ask for a committee of investigalion 335-(492) SUBJECT TO CHARGES FOR NEW 528-(4S5) LODGE HAS NO RIGHT TO REFUSE OFFENSE PENDING APPEAL—If after one has been tried, I 5 TO ENTERTAIN CHARGES—A Lodge has no right to convicted and sentenced, and an appeal taken to the Graiid sefuse to entertain charges against one of its members prefereed Lodge, the person so tried, commits another offense against by a member of another Lodge Masonic law, it is the right and dsty of the Lodge to have charges preferred against him, and to try him for such subse- 31 Charges, Against Whom Prefei red 32P-(4861 LODGE CANNOT TRY ITS MASTER—A quent offense, notwithstanding the pendency of the appeal in Lodge cannot try its Master for any alleged offense, bet after the fiest case his term of office has expired he may be tried by the Lodge as 536-(493) UNAFFILIATED MASON SUBJECT TO any other member for any unmasonic condurt durtug ‘eis term I ‘ItARGES—A 5 unaffilsated Mason is subject to charges and of office, except official misconduct iliny be tried by asy Lodge wiehin the jurisdiction of which 639 he may reside when the offense was commieted, or if his resi- 530.(~S7) MAY BE HIS ACCUSER—The Lodge can- dence is unlmnown, still by she Lodge under the rules prescribed not try its Master, but il may become his accusei and furnish in such cases to the tiiiiiid Lodge evidence to sustain she charges 537-f494) E A ‘s AND F C ‘s SUBJECT TO MA- 640 SONIC LAW—E A ‘a aiid F C ‘a arc ainenuble to Masonic 131-(455) MAY APPOINT COMMITTEE TO IN- axe, and its principles and uaages are applied 10 Them as they VESTIGATE—The Lodge may appniist a comoiittec to investi- are so Master Masons Against such charges must be preferred gate runiois against its Masses is the manner prcscribed by the Conslitution 64t 4 1 332-(4S~) DUTY OP LODGE TO PREFER CHARGES 538-(495) fi 1(0 CII 0 U It ii ‘l’J IIREUNDIIR When AGAINST W M —EFFECT OF FAILURE—Where a Lodge charges are preferred, the trial should be had iii that Lodge of refuses to prefer chsrgea against its Master, who may be guilty ‘vhich the accused is a member Afler the evidence is closed of unmainnic conduct, the Grand Mister or Grand Lodge and argument had, a Master Mason’s Lodge is opened, niid may arrest its charter a verdict resdcred and punishment assessed as in the trial of d33-(49q) MASON SUSPENDED N P U SUBJECT a Master Mason TO CHARGES—A Mason iuepesded N P U is subject to 147—156 cisarges and trial of onmasonic conduci (4) The Charges, Form 555 539-(496l MUST BE IN WRITING AND SIGNED— 5,34-(4h11) ALSO ONE SUSPENDED FOR UNMA The only way in which a Masonic trial can he had is for the SONIC CONDUCT—A Lodge may try and suspend or espe’ charges to be preferred The charges and specifications must a Masoo svho is under senteisce of suspension, but such trial be in writing, and over the signature of a Master Mason, or by a committee of the Lodge - 32-I MASONIC MANUAL EDICTS AND DECISIONS 325

540-(497) THOUGH OFFENSE JOINT, SEPARATE Master in vacation, to order a change of venue in a Masonic TRIALS SHOULD BE I-lAD—When two or more brethren trial commit a Masonic offense at the same time and place, charges 55—647 should be preferred against each separately All may, how- 546—(503) LODGE IN WHOSE JURISDICTION ever, be tried at the same meeting, but notice of each case OFFENSE WAS COMMITTED SITOULD TRY—It is the should be stated in the call duty of the1 tisLodgeti ~e thciii whoseolteniler,jiirlsilirtas itionIa icasostililea Masonic offenseto supposewas 564 thatcommitteethe members of that Lodge are better aciliiiuietrel with the 541-(495) WHEN PREFERRED BY A BROTHER facts in the case, and evidence by both piirtics is mule easily COMMITTEE NOT REQUIRED—Charges and specifics obtained tions of unmasonic conduct against a brother submitted by a 105—t07--t09—tt3 member of the Lodge over his signature do not require the 547-(504) SAME AS TO SOJOURNING OR RESI- appointment of a committee to investigate and prefer charges DENT BROTHER—A Lodge has jurisdiction to try and 542-(499) SHOULD BE DEFINITE, EXCEPTION— punish for unmasonie conduct committed in its jurisdiction a The charges and specifications should be definite Some sojourning or resident brother, who is not a member of said offenses, however, are so otter repeated that they become Lodge or of any Lodge within this State Isabettiat, and if so charged, need not be definte as to time and 345-(505) WHO IS A SOJOURNER OR RESIDENT place, as in the ease of a single offense BROTHER—A sojourner or iesident brother is one who is 543-(500) MAY BE AMENDED—The charges and residing or living within the jurisdiction of the Lodge other than specifications may be aniended at any time before the voting that of his membership, and that is true whether the Lodge of Is done, the accused beiiig present, but when amended, the his membeiship is in the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of accused may continue the tiial, if he is nof prepared to meet Alabama or any othei Grand Lodge the amended charges 54t1-(5t16) LODGE OF MEMBERSHIP SHOULD BE 544-(501) OFFENSE CO M Ml T TED BEFORE NOTIFIED—Is such event the Lodge to which the offending INITIATION—To authorize the trial of a brother for an brother belongs should be notified of the action taken by the offense committed before he was made a Mason, it must be an Lodge. offense involving moral tsirpitade, of which the Lodge had no 550-(307) ACTION OF TRIAL LODGE CONCLU- notice at the time the degrees were conferred, and which could SIVE—The action of the trial Lodge is conclusive on the Lodge not have been ascertained by reasonable diligence and inquiry of which the defendant is a membei, subject of coarse to the 413 right of appeal Whatever the sentenre may be, whether (5) Jurisdiction suspension or expulsion, means not only from the fraternity, 345-(502) EACH LODGE HAS JURISDICTION but from the Lodge of which he is a member OVER ITS OWN MEMBERS—Every Subordinate Lodge 55t-(505) BEING MEMBER OF GRAND LODGE has the right to try its own members, except the Mastei, DOES NOT AFFECT IT—The fact that the offending brother except as herein noted, and there is no authority conferred by is a member of the Grand Lodge makes no difference as to the the Coisatitution and Laws in this jurisdiction which would right and duty of the Lodge. V authorize the Grand Lodge while in session, or the Grand 3211 MASONIC MANUAL. EDICTS AND DECISIONs. 327

552-(509) SAME AS TO NON-AFFILIATED MASON SdS-(515) SEAL NOT BE ATTACHED—Is is not —It is the right and duty of the Lodge in whose jurisdii=tion necessary that the seal of the Lodge be affixed to the copy ef a non-aiBliused Mason resides to try him for an offense com- the charges mitted within its jurisdiction, notwithstanding the fact that the 51m9—(516) FAILURE TO DELIVER COPY REN- Lodge to which he formerly belonged granted him a dimit DERS PROCEEDING VOID—When the address of the subsequently to the commission of the offense accused is known, he is entitled to the notice provided for, 553—(5t0). SAME—When a Lodge has granted a dimit und a Failure to give such notice renders the whole proceedings and a brother moves into another jurisdiction, and there com- esid mits an offense, the Lodge in whose jurisdiction he lives at the 560-QI t7) COPY MAY BE WAIVED BY ACCUSED— time the offense was committed has jurisdiction, and not the Service of copy of charges may be waived by the accused, which Lodge granting the diinit waiver must be in ss’riting or in open Lodge In any event, the 554—(511) LODGE GRANTING DIMlY MAY TRY iliarges must be in writing and the membership summoised FOR AN OFFENSE COMMITTED PRIOR THERETO— Imir the trial. When a Lodge grants a dimst to a brother, who moves into oSl-(51S) PROCEEDING, WHEN ADDRESS OF another jurisdiction sad affilistee with a Lodge these, and after ACCUSED UNKNOWN—When the address of the accused is the grunting of the dimit the first Lodge prefers charges against aiilenown, the Lodge may, after a reasonable time, and after the brother for an offense committed before the granting of the due diligence by the Lodge, through its Secretary or committee, dirnit, and tries and suspends or expels him, such action ia to ascertain his whereabouts or address, proceed with the trial legal and pioper, although the Lodge to which he then belonged as if the accused were present had no notice thereof It is proper however, in such ease for 562—(519) PROCEEDINGS, WHEN ACCUSED IN the Lodge to give the Lodge to which the brother belonged PRISON—When the accused is in the penitetniary or prison, notice of such charges he should have the notice and be permitted to have coansel, 555—(512) SAME—In any event it is the duty of the and if he has none, the W M should appoint counsel to re- Lodge to which the brother belongs to abide the action of the present hrm, and he should have the right to submit his own Lodge trying him, and if suspended or expelled make such order testimony, if he so desires on its rolls o634520) WHEN TRIAL MAY PROCEED, WITH- 1d6—(513). SAME—The gist of the best authorities is OUT NOTICE—It is not necessary that each member of she that the jurisdiction of a Mason.c offense is determined by the Lodge answer affirmatively that the whereabouts or address place of commission, and not of membership, and applies of the accused is unknowii to him, bus if, after diligent inquiry, whether the brother is a member ol the Lodge trying him, or no one gives she syhereabouts or address of the accused. the trial of some other Lodge, or is non-affiliated or suspended may proceed (6) Piecedure 564-(521) TRIAL IN LODGE CALLED FOR THAT 557—Q114) COPY OF CHARGES DELIVERED TO PURPOSE—The examination of the charges shall be in a Lodge ACCUSED—When charges are preferred, the Secretary shall especially ealled and notified for that purpose make out a true copy of the charges and specifications, attest t53—540 the same and deliver theme to the accused, or cause the same to 565—(522) MAY BE HAD ON SAME DAY AS RE- be delvered, at least ten days before the time of trial GULAR COMMUNICATION—A special Communication for EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 329 328 MASONIC MANUAL. 572-(52P). TRIAL NOT POSTPONED TO AWAIT the purpose of trying a brother may be held on the same day ACTION IN CIVIL COURT—Subordinate Lodges are not as the cegular Communstatinfl required to defer action against a member because a prosecu- 153 tion may be pending against him in the civil courts Whenever 5f15—(521) MAJORITY OF WHOLE MEMBERSHIP charges are preferred against a brother the Lodge must proceed MUST BE PRESENT — It is not neessary that each and to hear the case nuder the rules prescribed, without reference every member be present at a meeting called for a trail, but a to any action or proceeding past or pending which may be had majority of all the members of the Lodge must be present. iii the courts of the country 5f17—(524). WHAT CONSTITUTES MEMBERSHIP’- 571-(530) MASTER MAY PRESEDE, THOUGh HE A Lodge is made up of its members in good standing and in this PREFERRED CHARGES—The Master of a Lodge may pre- are included all the members who have not been suspended or side at a trial though he preferred charges But if he actually espelled, or who have not dsmitted or died Therefore, in engages in or conducts the prosecution, he cannot preside, and neder to try a member, the presence of a majority of the whole lie must retire when the vote is taken membership of the Lodge is required. regardless of where the 574-(5Il). SHOULD NOT PRESIDE, IF COUNSEL— members live or whether sick or well He cannot preside and act as counsel, either for the prosecu- 565-(625) MAJORITY CANNOT BE WAITED— tion or defense Neither can the accused nor the Lpdge waive the Constitu- 575 NOR Il~ RELATEO He should not preside if tional requirement of the presence of a majority of the whole related to either the prosecutor or defendant by esusanguinety membership of the Lodge, nor can the Grand Master issue a or affinity within the fourth degree. dispensation permitting same 25 ij 575 OFFICER AGAINST WHOM CHARGES ARE PREFERRED CAN NOT ACT If charges are preferred 569—(526) NONE BUT MEMBERS ADMITTED— against any officer of a Lodge, he cannot act as such officer In ail trials none except members of the Lodge trying the case during the trial shall be admitted, presided, that visitors must be admitted as counsel or witnesses An objection on that ground on the part n77-(512) CHARGES CANNOT BE WITHDRAWN of a member of the Lodge to an unafEhated Mason appearing EXCEPT BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT—Charges having been submitted to the Lodge, cannot be withdrawn except by in the Lodge as counsel for the present5tiOO or defense should not be entertained unanimous consent 578 SAME—Where there are more thea one specifica- 570—(527) SAME—Whea other than members of the tion, the brother may plead guilty to one and the others may Lodge are admitted for the purpose hereinbel ore stated, such brethren must retire from the Lodge before the vote is takeii be withdrawn but only by unanimous consent If ssch consent This role applies, even though the defendant be a sojourner is not given, the trial must proceed under the specifications to which no plea of gulP y was entered and the visiting brethren meni,bers of his own Lodge 564 5714128) TRIAL MAY PROCEED IF ACCUSED WILFULLY TAILS TO APPEAR—When the notice required 579-(SII) TRIAL MAY BE HAD ON COPY WHEN ORIGINAL LOST—Where the original charges have been lost has been given and the accused wilfully fails to appear, he may or mislaid, the trial may he had on a copy of the charges A be tried as if present~ but some brother should be sppointed to true copy is to all intents and purposri, as good as the original. defend him.

a- MASONIC MANUAL. EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 331 580-(534) POSTPONEMENT, IN THE DISCRE- conduct One suspended N. P D has no right to appear even TION OF THE MASTER—The granting of a postponement as a witness His deposition must be taken of a trial is ivithin the sound discretion of the master, and after 533 being granted should not be questioned or discussed (7) Evidence 551-(535) BURDEN OF PEDOF ON LODGE—The 556-(54o) TESTIMONY OF PROFA~E5 ADMIS burden of proof is on the Lodge The guilt of the accused is not SIBLE, I-lOW TAKEN..The testimony of persons not Masons to be presumed but it msst be established by competent and may lie used in a Masonic trial, such testimony is to be taken satisfactory evidence, before a conviction can be had iii writing before some person authorized to administer oaths, the accused having notice of the time and place, same is to be 58>(536) ARGUMENT, PROCEDURE — There taken and the right to cross-examine the witness should be no argument or discussion of a case either by counsel or the brethren after the prosecutor and defendant have retired 557-(541) TESTIMONY OF SUSPENDED MASON that the Lodge may take a vote They are, however, permis- The testimony of a suspended Mason should he taken in the sible before, and she prosecution has the right to close the Came manner as that of a profane argument ~58S-(54g) TESTIMONY OF NON-RESIDENT 553-(5.37) PROCEDURE ON TRIAL OF ONE AL- MASONS~When testimony of Maidna living in a foreign READY SUSPENDED—Upon the presentation of charges Jurisdiction is desired, written interrogatories may be pro- against one who has been suspeisded us expelled, the Lodge pounded to such witnesses and filed with the W M to which should appoint a committee to talie the testimony A copy the Opposite party may file cross-interrogaturiex The inter- of the charges, notice of the appointment of the committee, and rogatosses both direct and cross, should then be sent to the of the day set for them to take the testimony must be served Secretary of the Lodge in whose junidiction the witnesses on the accused at least ten days before the day set The com- reside The depositions of the ivitnesses should be taken in mittee must meet at the appointed time, examine the witneisri open Lodge, and returned by the Secretary under the seal of presented by both the prosecution and defense, reduce their the Lodge The time in which crcss~inferrogatorues may he testimony to writing, and report same back to a Lodge called filed should be prescribed by the W M , and notice thereof for trial The Lodge so met must have the testimony read aisd given The Opposing party may, at the time of filing cross- determine the cause as in other cases isterrogatoises demand notice of the time asd place of tali- 554-(fi38) NOTICE BY COMMITTEE NEED NOT ing depositions BE SIGNED BY SECRETARY—It is not necessary that the 5S9-(s~3) ACCUSED MAY TESTIFY.....The accused notice given by the committee of the time and plece of taking hasa right to testify in his owis behalf testimony be signed by the Secretary or attested by the seal of o90—(544) WHEN WIFE A COMPETENT WITNESS the Lodge. —When a brother is accused of abusing se whipping his wife,

dSd—(639) TRIAL OF ONE SUSPENDED N P D — on a trial therefor his wife is a competent seitness, and should When a brothei against whom charges have been preferred has be examined as any other profane been iuspcnded N P D , he has not the right to appear so open u9t—(545). SAME—The wife is a competent witness for .1 Lodge, svliile so suspended, but the trial must be conducted in or against a defendant, even thosgh her husband be the prose- the same mans ci as of one suspended or expelled for unmasonie cutor or injured party EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 333 MASONIC MtNUAL. determsne his guilt as a Mason the Lodge is the sole tribunal and it can only be ascertained by a legal Musonie trial 592—(546) WHEN NOT—fL wife is not a competent 572 witness for or against her husband except in cases of mistreat- (5) Verdict, Judgosent antI Sentence ment of her by him, nos is a divorced wife a competent witness - as to matters and things which transpired during coverture, 600-(554) EVERY MEMBER MUST VOTE—Every except in some cases member of the Lodge present not only has the right but is required to vote, except where there is such near relation by 593- (547) VOLUNTARY CONFESSION ADMIS- blood or marriage to the accused as would likely bias his verdict SIBLE—A voluntary confession made before trial may be In such event he should not set on the trial of the case, and introduced as evidence agamoss the accused on trial for a Masonic should retire from the Lodge when the vote is being taken offense 601-(555) WHEN EXCUSED—When a brother is 594—(5451 TESTISIONY ON FORMER TRIAL INADt- unable to hear the evidence on account of deafness lie may admissibleMISSIBLEThCin anothertestimonyand differenton a formertrial, evenMasonicthoughtrialtheissameno be excused from voting parties are concerned, except by consent 602-(556) HOW VOTE TAKEN—The vote of the 595-(549) WHEN WRITTEN TESTIMONY IN Lodge should be taken by a call of the roll, 1st, as to the guilt CIVIL TRIAL MAY BE USED—The written testimony used of the defendant, 2d. as to the punishment The Master should mu a court of law or equity maybe used in evidence ma Masonic vote trial by the consent of the parties, or if the witness is dead 605-(557) VOTE BEGINS WITH YOUNGEST MA- having been cross~exammned SON—Vise vote on the trial of a brother to be taken, “Beginning 596—(5501 SAME—The written testimony of witnesses with the youngest,” means the youngest Mason and not the before the grand jury ma not admissible in a Masonic triat, youngest man, and the roll should be called slim oughout in except by the consent of the Lodge and the del endant this way and not alphabetically 597—(551) SAME—The judgmeot of a court of law or a 604-(I5S) ROLL CALLED THOUGH ACCUSED decree in chancery maybe introduced in a Masoisme trial, simply PLEADS GUILTY—Even when the accused pleads guilty for the purpose of showing that such judgment or decree had the roll should be called on the assessment of punsibment been rendered 605-(559) PUNISHME-NY ASSESSED ONLY AFTER 595—(552) SAME—The convirtiOn of a Mason by a LEGAL TRIAL—A sentence of punishment for unmasonse court of the country is not of itself sufficient to authorice his conduct cannot be passed except upon charges preferred and a expulsiOn by the Lodge, without a trial and judgment so the plea of guilty, or a conviction had is the manner prescribed Lodge The record of such conviction ma admissible only for in the Constitution the purpose of showing that fact alone, and not any facts on 598—599 which it is based SOfi-(560). PENALTY CANNOT BE FIXED IN 559 BY-LAWS—A Lodge has no right to pass any by-law which 599-(551) SAME—The findings of a jury and the sen- fixes the penalty for any offense The punishment must mu tence 01 a court are not conclusive upon a Lodge as to the guill every case be assessed by the Lodge on a call of the roll in the or innocence of a party charged with a Masonic offense To mannei prescribed ~1 61 65. MASONIC MANUAL EDICTS AND DECISIONS 885

607-1561) NO PUNISHMENT EXCEPT AS VOTED convicted, but upon whom no punishment has been assessed. DY LODGE—No punishment can be imposed except that occupies the positmoms of a Mason under charges until the time voted by the Lodge, notwithstanding any by-laws of the Lodge within which an appeal may b 61 5 taken has elapsed 626 608-1562) MAJORITY VOTE TO CONVICT—TWO- THiRDS TO EXPEL OR SUSPEND—It only requires a 6l5-(569) MEMBER CANNOT CHANGE VOTE AFTER LODGE CLOSED—After the Lodge has closed at majority vote of the members of the Lodge gresent to convict a which the member has been tried, and emthem acquitted brother on trial, provided the constitutional number are present convisted, the members cannot change their vote The two-thirds vote is required only in the assessment ofcertain punishments 616-(370) VOTE MAY BE CHANGED BEFORE 566~-567—56S. RESULT DECLARED~A brother may, however, change his vote before the result has been declared 609-(563), SAME—Only a majority vote of the members present is required so convict and affix the punishment of a 617-(571) WHEN VOTE MAY BE CHANGED reprimand A two-thuds vote is necessary for expulsion or AFTER RESULT DECLAREDEven after the result has suspeission, prorided, in either tase, a majority of the whole been declared, either as to guilt or misnocence, or on the assess- to reconsider, and it may be reconsidered, Luilge ma present ment of punishment, a member voting in the majority may makePCOm’mded,a motionno brother has left the hall 610-(Sfi’l) LODGE CAN FORGIVE BEFORE CON- 6l7-~,572) WHEN MASTER MAY PUT VOTE VICTION, BUT NOT AFTER—A Lodge can forgive a brother AGAIN—h before convictioms, but has iso right to forgive him after he has been tried and found guilty 5 the event no motion is made to ccc ondiser the 577 Master may, upon being informed that the brethren did not understand the question, again put the question without a 611-(565) PUNISHMENT MUST BE ASSESSED— motion, Presided, no brother has left the hall When a Lodge tries a hi other and finds him guilty some punishment must be assessed against him 619-(513l WHEN NEW TRIAL MAY BE HAD—A Lodge may, by a niamority vote, order a new trial, based sipon 612-(566) DUTY OF A MASTER WHEN LODGE nesv evidence, or if it was shown that the brother was convicted FAILS TO ASSESS PUNISHMENT—Should the Lodge fail oms evidence subsequently shown so have been false A ma- to assess punishment it ma the duty of the It] astem to take a vote over as in the first instance until the punishment is assessed, jority of the whole Lodge must be present when such motion for a newtrial is considered aud a majomity of those present must or until it is appasent that the Lodge cannot agree on the form vote for a resolution granting a new trial of punishment, in which ease it is the duty of the Master to talme ams appeal to the Grand Lodge 620-(d74) ONE TRIAL BAR TO ANOTHER FOR 625 SAME OFFENSE—fsfter a brother has once been regularly tried for an offense he cannot be tried again for Ihe sanse offense. 613-(567) LODGE SO FAILING IS, DERELICT— unless by’- order of the Grand Lodge, or unless it is made tn A Lodge so failing to assess aoy punishment against a brothee appear to the Lodge having turmedmetmon of the cause that new after eons’ction is grossly derelict so its duty and important testimony, unknown to the Lodge at the time 6l~ -(568) IN SUCH CASE DEFENDANT STANDS of the jest trial, has been discovered AS ONE UNDER CHARGES—One who has been tried and MASONIC MANUAL EDICTS AND DECISIONS 337

621-(575) GRAND LODGE MAY ORDER NEW the Subordinate Lodge to make up and forward the transcript TRIAL—When the charges are sustained by the evidence, and as required does not~uullify the appeal The Grand Lodge a verdict of acquital has been rendered, the Grand Lodge will may, and should, on application, order same sent up without order a new trial This can, however, be presented so the delay Grand Lodge only on appeal 650-(553) DECISIONS ON TRIALS CAN ONLY 622-(576). WHEN PENALTY DISPROPORTIONATE COME TO GRAND LODGE BY APPEAL—Questions —When the penalty assessed by a Lodge is decided by the Grand affeeting the suspension or expulsion of a member by a Sub Lodge to be disproportinately great, a new trial will he ordered ordinate Lodge can only come to the Grand Lodge by appeal, (9) Appeals and cannot be originally instituted there 623-(577) WHO MAY APPEAL—Under the Con- S atitutmon any brother feeling aggrieved by the deession of the 651-(554) APPEAL DOES NOT SUPERSEDE SEN- Lodge, upon the trial of a brother, may take an appeal to the TENCE—An appeal to the Grand Lodge does not vacate Grand Lodge This appeal is a matter of might and need not nor supersede the sentence of the Subordinate Lodge pending to be granted by the Lodge such appeal 624-1578) APPLICANT MUST BE IN GOOD STAND- 632-(555) REVERSAL OF SUBORDINATE LODGE ING. UNLESS DEFENDANT—A non~affiliated. or a Mason BY GRAND LODGE DOES NOT RESTORE ACCUSED suspended for any cause, cannot fate an appeal from the TO LODGE MEMBERSHfP~The action of the Grand Lodge decmsmon of a Subordinate Lodge unless he be a party defendant in reversing a sentence of a Subordinate Lodge suspending 625-(579) MASTER MAY REFUSE TO ASSESS or expelling a brother, and restoring him to the rights and privi. leges of Masonry, does not restore him to membership in the INADEQUATE PENALTY AND APPEAL—The Master may refuse to assess a penalty which he considers inadequate, Subordinate Lodge His status is that of an unaffilmated and appeal to the Grand Lodge Mason, and to become a member of the Lodge he must make 566 application like any other unaflilmated Mason 626-(5SO) LIMITATION OF APPEALS—Appeals 649-656 from the decision of a Subordinate Lodge mnst lie taken within 653-(556) WHEN PROCEEDINGS HELD VOID, sixty days from the date of trial. STATUS OF MEMBER NOT AFFECTED~When on appeal to the Grand Lodge the proceedings of a Subordinate 627-(551) TL~ANSCRfPTS—On all appeals the “tran- Lodge suspending or expelling a brother are held null and void, scripts” should he made out with care, each paper copied in a his membership in the particular Lodge is not disturbed, and neat and legible hand, and the whole fastened together in their restoration is not necessary proper order, and the style of the case marked on the papers, and directed so the Grand Secretary 634-(557) WHE N RESTORATION NECESSARY— In the one case the proceedings in the Subordinate Lodge are 628 (582) REQUIREMENTS MUST BE SHOWN TO quashed by reason of the failure of the Lodge to follow some HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH—On all appeals it must necessasy requirement of the Grand Lodge, thereby rendering lse miflirmatively shown by the transcript that every require- the whole proceedings illegal, and the judgment thereunder mimeist of the Grand Lodge has been eomplsed with void, and therefore the standing of the brother is not affected 629. FAILURE TO MARE TRANSCRIPT DOES NOT In tlse other case the trial ss’as in regular form, hut upon the NI I l~Y ‘IT-IE APPEAL—The failure of the Secretam y of

~~-‘ ~—‘ii’ ;33X MASONIC MANUAL. EDICTS AND DECISIONS 839 merits of the case the decision of the Subordinate Lodge is 640-(5931 MAY BE HIS ACCUSER—While the Lodge reversed Such decision by the Grand Lodge only r.estores cannot try its Master, it may be his accuser, and must furnish the brother to the rights and privileges of Masonry, and puts to the Grand Lodge evidence relative to the charge him in the position of an unafilliated Mason 550 635-(555l STATUS OF MEMBER, WHEN GRAND 641-(5941 LODGE MAY APPOINT COMMITTEE LODGE REVERSES JUDGMENT OF ACQUITTAL, OF INVESTIGATION—The Lodge may appoint a committee BY SUBORDINATE LODGE—When a brother has been to investigate rumors derogatory to the ebsiacter of the Master acquitted by a Subordinate Lodge, and on appeal he has been SSl. suspended or expelled by the Grand Lodge lie cannot berestored 642-(595) PETITION FOR IMPEACHMENT MUST by the Suhoedmisate Lodge, but only by the Grand Lodge BE CERTIFIED TO BY SECRETARY—No petition for 656-(559) APPEAL FROM DEFINITE SUSPEN- she impeachment of sic Master of a Lodge shall be acted on SION—REVERSAL—A brothem who has been tried and sus- unless accompanied by the certificate of the Secretary, under pemsded for a definite period, and whose appeal Irom such the seal of the Lodge, certifying that the petitioners whose decision is sustained by the Grand Lodge before the termmna- names ace signed to the application for impeachment signed tion of the period of suspension, has the status ol an unaffilmated the same in his presence, and are members of the Lodge. Mason, and can apply for and he elected to membership in whose Master they seek to impeach another Lodge upon presentation of the certificate of the Grand 645-(596l DUTY OF GRAND MASTER ON COM- Secretamy as to the action 01 the Grand Lodge PLAINT AGAINST A MASTER MADE BY ANY MEM- 662 BER OF’ THE LODGE—Any nsember of a Lodge who may 637-(590) APPEAL DOES NOT PREVENT RES- know of any unmasonme coeduct on tIme part of the Master of TORATION—TIse pendency of an appeal does not prevent a Subordinate Lodge may meport same to the Grand Mnster, the brother suspended or expelled fmom petitioning the Sub who shall forthwith ~nvestmgate same, and ii he deems it proper, ordinate Lodge Inc reinstatment If reinstated the appeal notify his Lodge thereof It shall then he tI’e duty ol the slsould be withdrawn Lodge to proceed against the Master in the manner provided 663 by law, and upon ifs failure to do so the Grand Master may 638-(591) DEATH OF DEFENDANT ABATES arrest the Charter of such Lodge and report sanme to the next APPEAL—The death of the defendant pending an appeal Grand Lodge abates the proceeding II, however. the appeal has been 644-(597) CHARGES AGAINST A MASTER AFFECT pci fected, the papers should be forwarded to the Grand Sec- ONLY HIS OFFICIAL STANDING, AND NOT HIS MA- retary with a suggestion as to the death of the brother, and the SONIC STATUS—When charges are preferred against a order of abatement osade mis the Grand Lodge Master he is only suspended from his office, and prohibited ([0~ Inspeaclsment of the Master from discharging the duties of the office His Masonic status 6:19-f392) LODGE CANNOT TRY MASTER—A is thatol anyfot her brother against whom charges are preferred Subordinate Lodge has no right to try’its Master, but he may 204 be misipeached in the manner provided mu Section 25, Article 645-(595) MAY BE IMPEACHED FOR OFFENSE VI, of the Constitution. COMMITTED BEFORE BEING MASTER—The Master 529 3.11) MASONIC MANUAL EDICTS AND DECISSONS 841

may be impeached for an offense committed before he became privileges of Masonry, he is ineligible for membership in any Master Lodge until such sentence has been re-jeered om annulled 646-(599) MAY BE IMPEACHED FOR INTOXICA- 65t-(604) PROCEDURE ON PETITION FOR RES- TI ON—A Master who visits another Lodge while intoxicated STORATION TO RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF is guilty of unmasonme conduct, and should his own Lodge, upon MASONRY—When a petition to be restomed to tlse rights and being informed of his conduct, fail or refuse to prefer charges privileges of Masonry is received, it should be read in open against him, then the derelict Lodge should be reported to the Lodge at a regular Communmeatmon The W M should then Grand Master or the Grand Lodge fix a day for action thereon, which must be at some regular 647-(600) P M MAY BE TRIED BY HIS LODGE Communication, and order the Secretary to notify or summon FOR AN OFFENSE COMMITTED WHILE HE WAS everl’ member of the Lodge to he present MASTER—A Past Master may be tried for an offense com- At the meeting so had, there mast be a majority of the misted while he was Master. The jurisdiction in such case whole Lodge present, and two-thirds of the members present being in the Subordinate Lodge, he being no longer Master must vote efllrmatively for the restoration of the applicant and not sublect to impeachment. to the rights and pns’mleges of Masonry, and if restored the applicant may then petition the Lodge for membership therein, CHAPTER VII such petition to be considered and acted upon in all respects as a petition for affiliation If he does not petition for mem- SUSPENSIONS, EXPULSIONS AND RESTORATIONS bership, or if it is refused, then the Lodge shoald issue him a 645-(601) EFFECT OF PUNISHMENT—The practical ccitificate of restoration, whieb shall be considered in the nature effect of definite suspension, indefinite suspeission and expulsion of a dimit is the same in each mostanee, the only difference being as to the 481—482. time In every case the brother is deprived of the rights and 6d2-(605) MAJORITY OF WHOLE LODGE MUST privileges of Masonry during the period of his sentence BE PRESENT TO RESTORE TO RIGHTS AND PRIVI- 649-(602) INDEFINITE SUSPENSION AND EXPUL- LEGES—In order so render valid the proceedings restoring SION—The effect of indefinite suspension and expulsion is to one of she rights and privileges of Masonry, a majority of the deprive the brother of membership as well as the rights and whole Lodge must be present, but only a two-thirds vote of privileges of Masonry, and a restoration to the mights and privi- those present is necessary for restoration When restored to leges of Masonry, whether by the Subordinate Lodge or the the rights and privileges of Masonry a quorum may act on the Grand Lodge, does not restore the brother to membership in petition for membership the Lodge, but only places him in the position of an unafilliated 655-(606) VOTE NEED NOT BE BY SECRET lelason BALLOT—On an application for restoration to the rights and 632—656 privileges of Masonry, the vote should he nra race, and not 650—(603) PROCEDURE IN RESTORATION—The by secret ballot procedure to be adopted by one indefinitely suspended or 654-(607). APPLICATION MAY BE RENEWED—If expelled ma to petition the Lodge to be restored to the rights and refused, the application may be renewed at any subsequent privileges of Masonry, and this petition must be acted upon Communication before any petition for reinstatement to membership can be ruissidered, for, by virtue of being deprived of the rights and MASONIC ItIANUAL. EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 343

635-(605). IF NOT RESTORED TO MEMBERSHIP and if that is granted he may thems apply so his own or any other CERTIFICATE SHOULD BE ISSUED TO HIM—When a Lodge for membership Lodge restores one expelled or indefinitely suspended to the 546—547—549—651 rights and privileges of Masonry, and declines to reinstate him to membership, or he does not apply foi reinstatement, he 66I-(613) ONE SUSPENDED FOR A DEFINITE TIME IS RESTORED ItO INSTANTI, UPOXEXPIRA- should be fusnished with a certificate stating the facts under TION OF PERIOD—When one is suspended for a definite seal of the Lodge, which is to be treated in the nature of and length of time, and his teim of suspension expires, he me, es serve the purpose of a dimit amistamilm, restored to all the rights and privileges of Masonry, as 656-(609) REVERSAL OF DECISION BY GRAND well as to Lodge membership LODGE RESTORES THE BROTHER TO RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES ONLY—When on an appeal to the Grand 662-f614) NOT ENTITLED TO DIM IT PENDING APPEAL—He is not, howevem, entitled to a dimit if an appeal Lodge from a sentence of expulsion or indefinite suspension the decision of the Subordinate Lodge ma reversed, this assion is pending under such sentence, even though the sentence has expired He must await the deposition of the appeal before of the Grand Lodge restores the brother to the rights and the dimit can be granted privileges of Masonry only, and not to the Lodge membership. 622—633-624—535 457—636 663-f615) RESTORATION TO MEMBERSHIP—In 657-(6101 SAME—BROTHER THEN OCCUPIES order to be memnetated so membership one who hasbeen expelled POSITION OF UNAFFILIATED MASON—In such event or indefinitely suspended must first be restosed to the rights and the brother occupies the position of an unaffilmased Mason, and privileges of Masonry and then proceed regularly by petition, the certiScate of the Grand Secretary is mu the nature of a dimis, which insist be referred to a committee and authorizes lsmm to apply to any Lodge for membership 637 481—483. 664-(616) SAME—PETITION ACTED ON AS FOR 658 HAS RIGHT OF VISITATION I-Ic may visit AFFILIATION—Such petition takes the same course and is any Lodge, but of course, may be cecluded from visitation, subject to the same regulations as a petition for affiliation like any other unaffilmated Mason or visiting brother 66d-(617), SAME—REOUIRES UNANIMOUS VOTE 687—688 —And a unanienous vote me required to reinstate, as in the ease 659-(611) ONLY LODGE SUSPENDING CAN RE- of election ouder all other petitions STORE—No Subordinate Lodge except that one which sus- 666-(6l8~ SAME—OUORUM ONLY REQUIRED TO pended the iMason can restore him to the rights and privileges of Masonry If such Lodge is defunct he must apply by peti- ACT— UPON—When one man has been mestored to the rights and privileges of Masonry only a quorum of the Lodge is re tion to the Grand Lodge quired in order to act upon his petition for reinstatement to 483 membership 66O~ (StE SAME—When the Defendant was a sojourner amsd was stisoended and expelled by a Lodge other than that of 667-(619) SAME—PETITION MAY BE RENEWED which he was a member, he must make application to that IF REFUSED—The petition, if acted on unfavorably, may Lodge fom restoration to the rights and privileges of Masonry, be renewed at anytime and as often as the applicant may desire 668-(620) SUSPENSION FROM HIGHER BODY DOES NOT EFFECT STATUS IN SUBORDINATE LODGE EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 345 MASONIC MANUAL. before final disposition and remain under full control and direc- —‘I’he suspension or espulsion of a Mason from Encampment, tmon of the Lodge until its interment But mu all cases the Council or Chapter does not expel or suspend from the Subor- Masonic services must be separately performed, and must be dinate Lodge the last services performed at the grave 669-(t121) MEMBERS OF DEFUNCT LODGES ARE t175-(625) PROCESSION AND PALL-BEARERS-- NOT SUSPENDED MASONS—Masons who were members of None but Masons can be admitted in the Masonic procession Lodges, the Chaisers of which have been forfeited, are not and the active pall bearers must be Masons suspended Masons 483—484 675-(525) LODGE CAN ONLY APPEAR AT MA- CHAPTER VIII SONIC SERVICES—A subordinate Lodge as such cannot appear in a funeral parade with any other fraternity or organiza- PROCESSION AND CEREMONIES tion, except it be for the express purpose of performing or assisting in the performance of Masonic funeral ceremonies 670. W M MAY HAVE ANOTHER TO CONDUCT Neither can any one wearimig Masonic regalia assist any other SERVICES When the W M ma present at a Masonic burial, fraternity or organization in the performance of its funeral he may call a Past Master to eonducs the ceremony In such 1 ceremonies I cases the minutes should show the W M presiding, but-may note the fact that the P M conducted the services by request 577-(6271 NON.AFFILIATED MASONS NOT EN- TITLED TO MASONIC BURIAL—EXCEPTION—Non- 671-(622) MASONIC PROCESSIONS ONLY ON affiliated Masons cannot he buried with Masoisme ceremonies, MASONIC OCCASIONS OR MASONIC FUN ERALS— except under the conditions hereinafter set forth, and the Grand Masons eanisot tsmrms out in Masonic procession except on Master has no authority to grant a Lodge dispensation to do Masonme Oecasioiss, isor join in fuacral processions of persons otherss’ise. not Masons. 675-(625) WHEN NON-AFFILIATE MAY HAVE 672-(623) CORNER-STONES OF PUBLIC EDI- MASONIC BURIAL—Non.affiliated Masons cannot be buried FICES ONLY TO BE LAID—The Masonic ceremonies should with Masonic ceremonies except tinder the follosvmmsg conditions. not be performed in laying the corner.stone of a factory, store- house, warehouse, office building, depot, hotel, mill, dwelling 1st Those who shall have disamitted within sims months house, storage house, maclet house, machine shop or other prior so their death, with the intention of joining another Lodge, buildings of any and every description, owned by private in- or of uniting with others in the fommatmon of another Lodge, and dividuals, corporations, companies, societies or other organiza- die before such purpose has been consummated tiOns amsd intended for private uses and purposes, or for gain 2d Those who were members of a Lodge whose Charter and profit so such private mndmviduali. corporations, companies, ivas forfeited within six months prior to their death societies or other organizations 3d Those who had made application to a Lodge for 673 NOT LAID ON SUNDAY Cornerstone cere- affiliation, and which was pending at the time of their death monies cannot be conducted on Sunday 4th Those who have applied for and obtained a dimit on 674-(624) MASONIC FUNERALS WITH OTHER account of inability so attend meetings of their Lodge by reason SOCIETIES—Masonic funerals may be conducted mu connec- of old age or other infirmity, when such inability shall continue tion with those of other Societies, bitt the body of the deceased up to the time of themi death, geuzided, such dimit shall set brother must be placeif in charge of the subordmnatd Lodge

I,, 341i MASONIC MANUAL EDICTS AND DECISIONS. 347 out on its face that it was obtained on account of such inability CRAPTER IX. 700 MISCELLANEOUS. 879-COlD) MASON SUSPENDED OR EXPELLED AND NOT RESTORED TO MEMBERSHIP NOT ENTI- 856-(638) MASONRY NOT TO BE USED FOR PRI VATE PURPOSES—Masonry ma neither a political nor busi- TLED —One who has been suspended or expelled and restored ness organization, and no Mason should use the Order or appeal to the sights amsd privileges of Masonmy, but not to Lodge mem- to the brethren of the Craft, to further his poletmeal aspirations bership, occupies the position of a non-affiliated Mason, and or business mnsem-est, simply because he is a Mason therefore not entitled to Masonic burial 657—(637) VISITATION—Visitation is a privilege, yet 6S0-N30) NOR ONE SUSPENDED N P D —A the visitor’s privilege must be subordinate to the rights of the Mason who stands suspended N P D at the time of his death members, and if the presence of a visitor would mar the peace ma not entitled to Masonic burial and harmony of the members of the Lodge present, then it 681-(63t) SUICIDE DOES NOT DEBAR RIGHT-- svould he the duty of the Worshipful Master to eselude the The fact that a brother in good standing commits suicide ma no visitor Bus a lodge may by ass by-laws prohibit non-affiliated reason why he should be denied Masonic bermal Masons from revisiting it 652—(632) WHEN IMPRACTICABLE AT TIME OF ‘6—77—486. BURIAL, CEREMONIES MAY BE HELD LATER—When 688-(638) NONAFFILIATED MASON HAS NO it is reasonably impracticable and inconvenient to perfoim the RIGHTS EXCEPT B V COURTESY—A non-affiliated Mason burial service at the time of the interment of the deceased cannot go in a Masonic procession oi visit a Lodge except by brother, it may be done as soon thereafter as practicable, hut the courtesy of the Lodge so charge of the procession, or which this does not warrant she willful or careless neglect of performing the brother visits the service as the time of the burial 76—190. 883-(6,13) SAME—OMISSIONS THEREAT—In such 659-(839f LETTER OR DIMlY ROT EVIDENCE cases all passages in the service relating to the presence of the THAT ONE ISA MASON—A letter of recorensendanon under body and she open grave should be omitted. seal of she Lodge, or a dimis, ma not sufficient evidence that the 654-(834) CLOTHING AT MASONIC FUNERAL— possessor thereof ma a Mason Before admission in the Lodge The only suitable Masonic clothing for funeral occasions ma a he must be vouched fom or pass a satisfactory examination white sash, apron and gloves 191—192-194-477 653-(635) CHARTER NEED NOT BE CARRIED TO 690-f640) LAWFUL INFORMATION—No visiting PUBLIC CEREMONIES—It is not necessary that the Charter brother can be allowed to sit in she Lodge except upon lawful be carried so the grave in burying a brother, nor is is necessary information derived in one of two ways at public installations, or other ceremonies held at a place away lat From personal knowledge that such an one ma a M mum the Lodge room, that the Charter and other things placed M , which knowledge can only be acquired after due trial and mis the charge of the Master be carried there strict examination, or having sat so regular Lodge of M M with tne party Id From the oral declaration of a known M M that such an one is a M M , such declaration being made as an avouch- MASONIC MANUAL. EDICTS AND DECISIONS 349

tarot and in the presence of the party vouched foi, provided. 699-(649) RIGHTS OF A WIDOW OF A MEMBER that the voucher has personal knowledge acquired as above OF A DEFUNCT LODGE—Where a Charter of a Lodge is that the one vouched for is a M M forfeited, and, pending such forfeiture, a brother dies, and the 691-(641) SITTING IN HIGHER BODIES, NOT— Charter is afterwards restored, it becomes the duty of the restored Lodge to extend such aid and assistance to the deceased The faet of having sat in Chapter, Council. Commandery or brother’s widow and children as may be necessary and proper Scottish Rite with another is not of itself suftlcient evidence to vouch for the latter as a Master Mason 669 I 692-(642) TRIAL AND EXAMINATION—Strict trial 700-(650) WIDOW OF A DIM ITTED MASON— and due examination impait such trial on the grips, procedure, The family of a deceased Itlason who was a non-affiliate but, entitled to Masonic burial as prescribed by our edicts, is enti- etc ,and examination on the unwritten work, as will satisfy the examining brother orcommittee that the person being examined tIed to Masonic relief is a Mastei Mason 678 191—192—193—194—195—196. 7f11-(651) WIDOW OF SUSPENDED MASON— 693—(643) WHEN MADE—Such trial and examination The widow and children of a deceased Master Mason, who may be at any time or place, if conducted in the required Ma~ died while under sentence of suspension, are deprived of sonic manner, and need not be by order of or for admission to their rights to Masonic relief the Lodge 702-(652) BADGE OF MOURNING—The badge of 694-(644) VISITOR MAT DEMAND CHARTER— mourning is this Grand Jurisdiction shall be a blue ribbon. A Visiting brother may demand to see the Charter of the partly covered by a narrow blaclc ribbon, worn on the lapel of Lodge before submitting to examinations. the coat or vest 695-(645) MASONS MAT JOIN WITH ANOTHER 703-(653) APPEALS FOR ASSISTANCE—Where ORDER IN THE ERECTION OF A BUILDING—A Lodge appeals for assistance, etc , are made by a Lodge to other may Join with another secret order in the building of a hall for Lodges iii this Statc, the endoisemcnt of the Grand Master joint use, or it may rent its own hall to other ordeis is not necessary, hut if sent to Lodges beyond this Graed 69-70 Jurisdiction they should have the appeoval of the Grasid 696-(646) MARRIAGE OF MASON’S WI DOW Master STOPS HER PRIVILEGES—When a Master Masos’s 704 SECTARIAN SONGS—God be with you till widow marries a profane, she thereby forfeits her rights to we meet again,’ and the song commonly known as the Long aid and assistance from the Fraternity Metre Doxology” are sectarian “Nearer my God to Thee” 69T-(647) HIS CHILDREN ARE NOT THEREBT ii not sectarian CUT OFF—This, however, does not relieve the Lodge from the duty of giving necessary aid and assistance to the children of the deceased brother 69&.(645) IF SECOND HUSDAND DIES, WIDOW’S RIGI-ITS RESTORED—If, however, the husband, who is a pcofiinc, dies, this restoces the widow to her rights as the selrlow of a deceased Master Mason t)F TRIALS AND APPEALS 351 liquors, so violation of his duty as a Mason, and to the scamsdal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity OF TRIALS AND APPEALS. Second Speciflcatisn—And also, in that the said A B , on ~he 1st day of April, last past, and on divems other days before A Masonic code for the guidance and direct son of a whole the exhibition of this complaint, in the county of Jackson, ss’aa Grand Lodge ins sadmetmon would be incomplete srithont a mu a stase of mnto’sication frdm the use of spirituous liquors and chapter upon the subject of trials and appeals. The following other intoxicating d;mnlms, mu violation of his duty as a Ms~ has, thecefore, been prepared with a special view to that sub- son, and so the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity, tact, and the directions and decissona of the Grand Lodge and it is hereby demanded that the said A B be dealt with have been implicitly followed as a matter of course, so far as therefor, according so Masonic lamv and usage the Constutitmon has given directions, and the Grand Lodge The complaint must be signed by the brother who prefers made decisions, and it ma hoped that she forms here presented the charges, or by the committee appointed by the Master svmll be found of service to the Masters of Lodges whenever Or the form for a different offense may he thus they may be called upon to preside during a Maaonsc trial, the most nispleasant duty that a Master can be required to To l/me Worslmipfmit Master, IVardeems amid Beet/mien of Ormeimlal perform, and yet one of the moat mosperative Several au- Lodge, No 164 thorities have been consulted, and the chapter has been pre- The undersigned, a Master Mason (or the undersigned. pared with all the care and deliberation that could be hestosvcd a committee appointed by the Worshipful Master for that upon it purpose), charges Brother A B svitb immoral and unma- THE CHARGE sonic conduct The drat step to be taken towards a Masonic trial ma, of Fscsl Specification—In that she said A B did, on the 1st course, to prefer charges, or make she complaint The charges day of April, last past, mu public, befome divers citizens, to wit and specideatmona must be made in writing, and over the signa- before John Smith and many others, in the county of Jackson, stire of a Master Mason, or by a committee of the Lodge say that Masonry was a humbug, a cheat and a swindle, so The important requisites of a charge or complaint am e vsolatson of his duty as a Mason and to the semnetal and dis- that it shoesld be brief and yet comprehensive clearly dedning grace of the Masonic Fraternity the nature of the offense charged, and specifying, with rca son- Secomid Specification—And also, in that the said A B. able certainty, the time, place and esreunsatanecs of its coosmia- did on the 1st day of April, last past, and on dixers other days smoms Thus. before the exhibition of this complaint, in public, before John Smith, Peter Lambert and many others, ma the conissy of To l/me l.Vocnlmipfiiltms 164Master, l’Vaedemms, amid Beel/mremi of Oriental Lodge, A Jackson, say, in soesking of Masonry, that it was a humbug, a The undersigmied, a Master Mason (or the undersigned, cheat and a ssvsndle, and that he did not believe it was a good a committee appointed by the Worshipful Master for that institution, in violation of his duty as a Mason, and to the scan- psirpoac), charges Brother A B with mosmoral and usmasonme rhal and diagmace of the Masonse Fraternity, and it is hereby conduct demanded that the said A B be dealt with therefor accoeding

fGrst Specification—In that the said A B . on the 1st to Masonic law and usage day of April, last past. so public, in the county of Jackson, seas in the state of intoxication from the use of spirituous 352 MASONIC MANUAL. OP TRIALS AND APPEALS 353 The complaint must be signed asbefore directed trial It excludes idiots, mad-men and children who are too These lorms might be modednitely multmplsed, but these young to be sensible of the obligations of an oath It ex. will be sufficient to show the manner, and the importance of eludes persons who are entirely void of any such religious specifying with reasonable certainty of time, the place and the principle as would bind them to speak the truth But this circumstances under which the alleged offense was committed, rule only requires of there a belief in God, and that he will that the accused may know what he has to answer, and how punish falsehood It excludes persona who are rendered mis- to prepare for his defoese For, of course, hecannot be charged famona by reason of thier conviction of certain crimes, as. with one offense and convicted of another It maybe amended, perjury, subornation of perjury, etc All others are competent however, before she vote. witneises in a Masonic trial, as they are in a trial before a The main object in view is having sem’eral specideations civil tribunal But all persons are not equally credible, and ma to be certain to have tome one of them that will conform so while a person may be simply competent, yet he may be of the proof, where there may be doubt asto what the proof wdl be such notorsoiss bad character that one would not believe him Thus, if a party was charged wsh saying that Masonry was a on oath Witnesses who are not Masons may be impeached, humbug, a cheat and a swindle, it would not do to prove that but a Macsec Macon cannot be impeached He may be con- hesaid hedid not believe in Masonry, or that he said it was not tradicted by she introduction of witnesses to prove a contrary a good institution Esther would be a Masonic offense, but state of facts so that alleged by him, but no witness can be then the proof must sustain the offense, with which she party ma allowed to tesitfy that they would not believe him on oath charged, and not some other offense Technicalities ace not Each party has the right to introduce testimony, the so much regarded in a Masonic trial as they are in courts of accuser so auctamo his charges, and the accuced to show his law, but still the proof must suitamo she particular charge made, innocence To procure the attendance of witnesses on either and not unmasonse conduct in general side, no process mc necessary if the witness ma a Mason and a member of the Lodge, because hems bound to obey the summons THE EVIDENCE of the Master when the Lodge ma called together los the trial, The charge having been presented sothe Lodge. the Master and he will toen be present to gsve his teasmnsony But if he be appoints a day for the trial, other than the day of a regular a member of some other Lodge mc the same towis or city, the Communication, and sufficiently distant to notify the party, Secretary of she Lodge in which the trial ma to take place will to summon the witnesses and to have time to take testimony issue his summons under she seal of the Lodge requiring hic The notice which the party moat have is specided in Article attendance If the witness be not a Mason, his attendance VII, of the Constitution, and need not be repeated here If before the committee appointed to take testimony muss, the witnesses are Maiter Masons, their evidence ma heard in of course, be voluntary open Lodge, if they are not, the Master appoints a committee If a witnecs whose testimony ma desired be a Mason and a to take their testimony mu writing, and it mast be sworn to member of some other Lodge in the same town or city, and he before some person authorized to administer oaths, bus the refuses so attend and gixe evidence, charges should be preferred testimony of a Master Mason is taken upon bins honor as a against him in the Lodge of which he ma a member Or, if Mason he be an unaffilmated Mason, charges may be preferred against All prisons are competent witnesses in a Masonic trial him in any Lodge in the same Lodge jurisdiction But if tbe that are competent mu a civil court at common law, and none witness resides mu the jummadmesmon of another Lodge his evidence others. This rule a-includes the wife of the party who ma on may be sakems by a committee F MASONIC MANUAL OF TRIALS AND APPEALS 3 55

THE TRIAL But he may adduce the same matter in evidence, and have When the time set for the trial arrives, the Master opens the benefit of it under the general plea of “not guilty the Lodge in the third degree In come Grand Lodge juiisdict- Both parties being ready, the tnal proceeds The testi- ions the trial takes place hefore commissioners appointed for mony to sustain the charge is first introduced The evidence that purpose, who agree upon a special verdict, which they is heard in open Lodge, where the witnesses are Masons, and report to the Lodge But in the jurisdiction of Alabama the where they are not Masons, by deposition, as already indicated, trial is had hefoce the Lodge itself, and at a ComrnumcatsOn The testimony to sustain the charge having been heard. especially notified for that puspose (Coos , Art. VII, Rule 6) accused introduces his testimony, and then testimony in refiallaf at which no visitors are admitted except witnesses and counsel, may he heard if any is considered necessary The testimony having all been delivered, the accused may be heard by him and then only in case they are Mastei Masons 1 behave one, and he be a Mason II the party on trial be not a Master Mason, the examina- self, Theor bycasehis tounsel,being closed,i both parties withdraw—the accuser tion takes place in the highest degree to which he has attained, and the accused But if the charges are drawn up and pres- but none are admitted except Master Masons and the accused, ented by a committee appointed by the Master for that ptcipose, after the examination is closed the Lodge is opened in the third the committee do not withdraw, as they are merely the susten degree and the final decision is made ments through which the Lodge has acted, and are supposed to When the Lodge is open, the trial proceeds if both parties be as uninterested in the matter as any other members of the are ready But either side may ask for a postponement, and Lodge, it is the duty of the Master to grant it if good cause is shown Upon every trial, the Secretary of the Lodge shall Write If the Master refuses to grant a postponement, the party that down, in a fsir hand, the whole of the evidence in the case that asks for it should request that a memorandum of the fact he is proper to be written (See Art VII, Rule 9 entered upon the minutes, together with the reasons foi which The question is then, upon each specification, to be dis- it was asked, and it is the Master’s duty to grant the request, tinctly put by the Master to every member present, beginning that it may go before the Grand Lodge is case an appeal should with the youngest, ‘‘is the accused guilty or not guilty

be taken The answer shall he given scandiisg and iii an audible maisoci, So, also, if esther party objects to aisy testimony that is and the Secretary shall recosfi the answer (Rule lIt) proposed to be introduced, and the Master overrules the ob- If the accused be found guilty, the Lodge by vote shall jections, it is the duty of the Master, as the request of the party, assess the punishment due to the offense to cause the objection and his decision thereupon to be entered There are four modes of punishment known to Masonry, upon the msisuces, that it may go up to the Grand Lodge upon as the result of a trial, if the Brother be found guilty, These the record And if the Master rules out any testimony that are Reprimand, Definite Suspension, or for a certain period is proposed to be introduced, the same course must be taken of time, Indefinite Stispeusson, and Expulsion As the Master if the party wishes to obtain the benefit of it has to put it to the Lodge what pitroshment shall be assessed If both parties announce themselves ready, the accused aftes the brother has heen found guilty, he may commence -is considered as pleading ‘not guilty” without any formal putting the question with either one of these punishments pleading to that effect, but he may, if hechoose, plead specsal[y, as he may prefer, until the Lodge, by vote, selects the appro- admitting some specifications and denying others Or he priate one, Or, he may put the question upon esther one of osay admit some of the specifications, or even the whole charge, them, upon the motion of a brother But the better plan, it and set up matter in extenuation us excuse or justification is coormeed, a so put it upon the highest, or Espulsion first MASONIC MANUAL. OF TRIALS AND APPEALS. 357 f~ the requisite majomity will not assess that, then upon the style of the case marked on the papers and directed to the Grand next, or Indefinite Suspension and so on down, until the Lodge Secretamy. Otherwise the Grand Lodge will order the pro- has agreed upon the proper one ceedunga returned, and order the Subordinate Lodge to send In this jurisdiction Rule 12 of Article VII of the Constitution them up in a regular and constitutional form. requires that in all cases of suspension or expulsion tsvo-thmrds of the votes of all the members present shall be required, and alan in all trials that a majority of all the members ol she Lodge shall be present, and is ma presumed that no trial ever takec place without that number, for ml the number of members of a Lodge required by the Constitution be not present, the cace muss be continued fiom time to time until they can be assembled The case having terminated, and the decision of the Lodge emiteresl upon the record, the accused ought to be notified of the result as early as possible, in order that he may take an appeal to she Grand Lodge, if the decision should be against him, and he choose so to do, within the time prescribed an the Constitution The notice should be given by the Secretary of the Lodge, and under she seal of the Lodge, and if conveycil to him in any other manner it is not official notice Any brpther who feels aggrieved by the decision of the Lodge upon the trial of any brother may take an appeal to the Giand Lodge. but the manner of taking the appeal, and the time within ss’hmch it must be done, is so fully laid down in * the Constitution. in Article VII, that it need not be enlarged upon here APPEALS If an appeal is taken to the Grand Lodge. either by the brothem accused, or any other member of the Lodge. she Secre- tary ol the Lodge shall immediately record the appeal and trans’ mit to the Grand Lodge, at the next Communication thereof the appeal, certided under his hand and the ceal of the Lodge (Cons . Art VII. Rule IS) Of morse, a full and perfect record of the whole case must be sent up, because the record must show affimmatively that evemy requisite of the Grand Lodge has been complied with And in sending up appeal to the Grand Lodge the transcript should bema do out with care, each paper should be copied in a useat and legible hamsd, and the svhole fastened togetber so their proper order, and the

I if’i FORM FOR KEEPING MINUTES. 359

(But the Grand Lodge alloses the W M to exercise his discretion and so close each Lodge as he goes, or only open in such Lodge as may be necessary and to close the same) FORM FOR KEEPING THE MINUTES OF A Brothers Charles Stanley; William Hepburn and John Y LODGE. Goodall were examined on their petitions to be raised to the sublime Degree of M M It ma recommended to she Setretarmes of Subordinate Lodges Labor was dispensed with in the F C Lodge and a M M to leave a margin on one aide of each page, for the purpose ol was opened mu due and ancient form making side-notes of the contents of the page, thus. Present Brothers Brown, Jones, Smith, Thompson, Henry Meyer, Jacob Meyer. Sharp, Easthurn, Williams and A ballot was had on the petition of Brother Hepburn Kmrkmisan William Hepburn to be raised to the sublime degree forrejectedthird Visiting Brothers, Chacles Thomas of Trilummnar Lodge, of M. M , and is was found not clear, and he was degree No 36, Peter Bascot of Union Lodge, No 10, Ebenezer declared rejected Thay’er, of Magnolia Lodge, No 259, Edward Hunt. W. M A ballot was had on the petition of Brother Goodall of Sunrise Lodge, Mo 86, New York; and Cornelius Townsend John Y. Goodall, to be raised to the sublime degree 3delecteddegreeto of Hiram Lodge, No 42, Georgia. of M M , and it was found clear, and he was de- The inmates were read and approved. clared elected The petition of Absam Walker for initiation wac presented, This will enable him to find any particular entry that he and it was referred to acosumistee consisting of Brothers Brown, may desire to reler to with greater dispatch It ma, however, Jones and Easthurn. left off of the following form, simply for she convenience of the The petition of Brother Jacob Mitchell for affiliation was printer presented, and it was referred to a committee consisting of HALL OF MONTGOMERY LODGE, NO 11, Brothers Thompson, Willsama and Henry Meyer Montgomery (date), A. D —‘ A L —. 4gdollars, due to Wagataff & An account for forty-three ~fl At a regulac Communication of Montgomery Lodge, No Mouser for candlec, oil and sundries, was presented, and on 11, there were present motion it was ordered to be paid An account for two f~ dollars, due to Mra Sarah Prout, JOHN P DICKERSON W M for washing aprons, was presented, and on motion it was ordered SAMUEL CELNER SW to be paid JOSEPH V GONZALES J,W The Committee on the Books and Accounts of the Tasas- JOHN B LOPEZ Treasurer ucer and Secretary made the following report, and the report CALVINW SAYRE Secretary. was received and concurred in EMIL KUHLMAN S D (Here set out the report RICHARD W SHARP J. D The committee on she difficulty between Brothers Roberta JOHN BROWN and PETER SMITH Stewards and Underwood made the following report and the report was TI-IOMAS MeDOUGAL Tiler received and concurred in An E A Lodge was opened in due and ancient form (Here set out the report Brother Peter Biown and Caleb Marsh were examined on their petition to be passed to the Degree of F C Labom was dispensed with in the E A Lodge and a F C. I,mmmljjs’ wus opened in due and ancient form ,fti() MASONIC MANUAL. FORM FOR BEEPING MINUTES. 361 The committee on the petition of Mr James Goodloe for A M. M Lodge was closed in due asd ancient form and initiation made report, and a ballot was had and it was found labor resumed in the E A, Lodge clear, and he was declared elected. Brother Peter Brown was received and passed to the The committee on the petition of Brother Raphael Harper Degree of F C. in form for affiliation made report, and a ballot was had and it was found The F. C. Lodge sias closed in due and ancient form and not clear, and he was declared rejected labor resumed in the E A Lodge A ballot was had on the petition of Brother Peter Brown to Mr James Goodloe was received and initiated in form I be passed to the Degree of P C , and it was found clear, and And then the Lodge was closed in due and ancient form he was declared elected A ballot was had on the petition of Brother Caleb Maish to be passed to the degree of F. C and it was found clear, and A Lodge cannot be called off to a future period but must he was declared elected be closed A ballot was had on the petition of Brother Charles Whatever is done to a Subordinate Lodge while its Wor- Stanley to be raised to the sublime Degree of M. M and it was shipful Master (or one of the Wardens) is presiding is said to be found clear, and he was declared elected done in dae and ancient focm, if the Grand Master be present A ballot was had on the petition of Brother William Hep- and presiding it is done in ampf e form. burn to be raised to the sublime Degree of M. M., and it was The full name need not be written in stating the members found not clear, and he vms declared rejected of the Lodge present or committees, unless there is more than A ballot was had on the petition of Brother John T. Good- one Brother of the same surname belonging to the Lodge. Ini- all, to be raised to the sublime Degreb of M M., and it was tials are not nanses Never use them except for a middle name, Iound clear and he was declared elected if there be One The Lodge resumed consideration of the amendment of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge, proposed by Brother John M. Clarli, in relation to a Grand Lecturing system, which is recorded on page 36 of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge fur t866, and which had been laid over at the last Communication of the Lodge, and a vote was taken, and a ma ority of the members being in favor of approving the same, the amendment was declared approved and the Secretary was ordered to communicate the result to the Giand Secretary Brother Jones offered a resolution to give twenty-five dollais to Mrs. Penninab Moore, the destitute widow of Brother Jacob Moore, deceased, which, on motion of Brother Brown, was amended so as to read fifty instead of twenty-fire, and the resolution was adopted Brother Charles Stantley was received and raised to the sublime Degree of M M in form r RULES FOR SUBORDINATE LODGES. 363

of the by-laws ol his Lodge, and of the Constitution, Laws and Edicts of the Grand Lodge 8 There can be no appeal from the decision of the Wor- RULES FOR THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS shipful Master of a Lodge IN SUBORDINATE LODGES. 9 Every Lodge ought to have on the Master’s stand, at all times, whenthe Lodge is at work, some work on Masonic Jurispiudence, and a Masonic Digest, these, with some knowl- 1 At every regular Communication the Lodge shall be edge of the principles of Masonry, will enable the Master to called to order at the time specified in the by-laws and shall decide correctly almost every question that can possibly arise be opened ~n the E .A. Degree, unless it be on a funeral or a 10. Evety Secretaty of a Subordinate Lodge ought to festwe occasion, or only for the installation of officers take both pride and pleasuie in writing up his minutes not only 2 After the Lodge is opened in the E. A Degree candi correctly as to form, but with neatness as to penmanship, and dates may be examined on their petition br the F C Degree I. it is the duty of the Worshipful Master to see that the minutes 3 Labor mast then be d~s1,eflSed with in theE A Degree, are thus kept. and the Lodge opened in the F C Degree, and candidates 11 There is, sometimes, too much carelessness and may be examined on theit petitiofl for tThe M M. Degree indifference in balloting The ballot is a vety solemn thing. 4 Labor must then be dispenSe~i with in Lhe F C. Degree It is no light th,ng Lo receive an unworthy petson ,nto a arid the Lodge opened in the M M Degree, and then the order Lodge as a member, or to reject onethat is worthy It is thereof business shall be as follows fote recommended that all balloting be done under the sign, as 1 Reading the minutes of the last Communication follows The Master first examines the box to see that it is ‘2 PresentatiOn of petihOns for initiation and af~ili2- properly prepared, and it is then sent to the Senior and Junior tion, and their ~efercnCe to committees. Wardens for the same purpose. It is then placed on the-altar 3 Presentatio~1 of accounts and demands against The Master rises from his seat, approaches the altar, makes tbe Lodge, ~nd their disposition the sign to the Senior Warden, deposits his ballot and returns 4 Reports of conamittg~S othet than those for to his seat All the officers then approach the altar, singly, rniti~tion or affiliation and their d,spositiOfl begining with the Senior Warden, make the sign to the Master, 5 ~a1loting deposit their ballots and return to their places The members 6 Any unfinished business that may have been laid then approach the altar iQ the same way—-singly, deposit over their ballots, and return to their seats Last of all the 7 Motions and resolutions Tiler is called in—if he is a member of the Lodge—he is in- 8 Work, unless the Lodge choose to call off to a formed what the balloting is for, beballots, and after he retires, special Communication for thaL purpose and the Master ascertains that all have balloted, the ballot 5 After the Lodge has disposed of all the business bo~ is carried up for inspection, begining with the Junior Lroug~t before it, the M M Lodge must be closed and labor Warden. es~ined in the F C Lodge Such work as is ready For the 12 All reports on the characters of candidates must be hands of the Worshipful Master shall be done and the F C in writing singed by the committee, and handed to the Sec- Lodge closed Labor must be resumed in the E A Lodge 6 When the E A Lodge is at labor, such work as is everyretary Lodgebefore keepthe Lodgeprintedopensblank Andformsit isofrecommendedpetitions, properlythat ready for Lhe hands of the ~orshipful Master shall be done, and the Lodge closed 7 The Worsh,piul Master of every Lodge sholl keep on bis ~tar1cl at all time~, when his Lodge is at labor, a copy

- - MASONIC MANUAL. backed, for use. These must be signed b~ the applicant him- SECRETARIES OF SUBORDINATE LODGES WILL self and not by another for him PLEASE OBSERVE 13. If, on the inspection of the ballot box, the Worshipful Master discovers two or more black balls, he must declare tbe 1 Immediately after the election and installation of candidate rejected. But if there bebut one black bafl, he may, officers they will notily the Grand Secretary, giving the name if he choose, order another ballot. ~nd if upon the second of each officei ~n full except his middle name, if he have one, ballot a black ball still appears, he must declare the candidate and also the name of the postomce to which communications rejected can be addressed, where there is no post-office Immediately 14. Every officer or brother in responding to the Woi- ad3acent to the Lodge shipful Master ~nust rise to his feet. Each officer must also 2 They will commwl,ca~e the names of all who have been ar;se whenever the * * * aie given at his station repected, suspended for unniasonic conduct, or expelled, as 15. Also when a ballot is about to be taken, the Master they several!y occur, and when an appeal has been takeD in any rises to his feet, and states upoll whose petition it is to be taken, case, they will noLfy the Grand Secretary of that fact and for what degree, and if for the E. A. Degree, whether the 3. Immediately after an appeal has been taI~en ~n an~ committee have reported favorably or not. case, they will pTepare a full record ol the case, unclet seal, and 16. Whenever a candidate is rejected, or a brother send ~t up to the Grand Secretary to b~ laid before the Grand reprimanded, suspended or expelled, after trial for unmasornc Lodge cundttct, the name appears as a matter of course, on the mm. 4 They are tequ~sted not to report different matter~. utes, but the name should also appear on the minutes when he t~pon the same leaf of paper Thus, the officers elected and is declared suspended for non-payment of dues, and when he installed should be reported on one leaf, the re3ectea, SUS- is reinstated by payment, that fact should be stated In open pended and expelled on another, and amendments to the Con- Lodge, and also entered on the minutes stitution, or resolutions submitted to the Suboidinate Lodges, on another 5 They are requested not to niake reporLs on seralps of paper, nor write in pencil, and to give all names in full in alt reports, except the middle nam& if there be one 6 Evejy report should be headed with the name and number of the Lodge, and the name of the place at which it is located, and the date All reports must be made under seal 8 In case any Secretary of a stibordinat~ Lodge should not receive blank returns by ~he Ist of October, or ii~ they should fail to receive the proceedings of the Grand Lodge in a reason-. able time after they aie printed they are requesLed to Wnte for them, and inform the Giand Secretary to what post-Office, or by what other means, to send them 9. They should always keep the Grand Secretary informed of the postoflice to which communications are to be sent, 3f3f) MASONIC MANUAL.

aisd when any communication is made to the Giand Secretary FORMS OF BY-LAWS. st should be in such a form as to leave no doubt as to what Lodge it came from. The following has been adopted by the Grand Lodge as a suitable form of by-laws, and is recommended to Subordinate Lodges as a form ARTICLE 1 COMMUNICATIONS SECTION 1 The Regular Communications of Lodge No shall be held on the day of every month at (Here insert hour and place of meeting) SEC. 2 The regular communication next pieceding the 24th day of June shall be termed annual. SEC 3 A special meeting day may be called at a regular meeting, and if done then, the minutes thereof should show the call and the object thereof, or it may be called by the Worshipful Master at any time, but due and sufficient notice of the hose and purpose thereof should be given

ARTICLE 11. OFFICERS SECTION 1 The officers of this Lodge shall be such as are prescribed by Section 2, Aeticle VI, of the Constitution of the Ciand Lodge ARTICLE III ELECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS SECTION 1 The election for officers of this Lodee shall take place at the time and in the manner prescribed by Section 16 of Article VI of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge and the installation of officers shall be at the time and in the manner prescribed in the same Section and Article SEC 2 No one shall be eligible to vete in said election unless in good standing in the Lodge at the time of said election SEC 3 Every member of this Lodge who on the day of I — election shall be in arrears for dues or aseisments for two yeais shall be declared suspended, and for that purpose, the Secre- r FORMS OF BY-LAWS. MASONIC MANUAL. 369 SEC 2 The fee for affiliation shall be $ whieb sum taiy shall read out in open Lodge immediately before the elec- must accompany the petstion for affiliation (This ss optional tion takes place, the names of all members who are thus in arrears, aud the Worshipful Master shall immediately declare with the Lodge) such members suspended SEC 3 The annual dues of each member of this Lodge shall be $ per year (Except that Ministers of the Gos- ARTICLE IV. pel actively engaged in tbeir calling may, at the option of the PETITIONS. Lodge, he accused from dues,) due and payable on the day of and before the annual eleetion of offleers takes place. SECTION 1. All petitions for affiliation or initiation SEC 4. Counting from the 24th day ofth&month ne’arest shall be recommended and vouched for by two Master Masons, the day of his raising, a member shall pay annual dues in pro- members of the Lodge, and shall be placed in the hands of a portion to the time he has been raised committee, consisting of three Master Masons, members of the SEC. 5 It shall be Optional with the Lodge to relieve Lodge, to be appointed by the Worshipful Master, whose duty members from the payment of annual dues and to make such it shall be to investigate into the character and standing of members life members without the payment of annual dues the petitioner, and make due report thereon, in writing, to upon such conditions as seem to them right and proper (This the Lodge, at its next regulai communication, when the ballot will not relieve the Lodge from paying annual dues to the maybe taken, (at the option of the Lodge), provided the report Grand Lodge on such members) of the committee has been received, and if there appear two (2) black balls it shall be final, but if there is ouly one black ARTICLE VI ball, a second ballot may he had, and if there is still one black ball he shall stand rejected. TREASURER, SECRETARY AND TILER SEC 2 No petstion for initiation or affiliation, when SECTION 1 It shall be the duty of the Tieasurer to legally received, can be svschdrawn or otherwise disposed of, receive from the hands of the Secretary all funds of the Lodge, ~but by ballot by the Lodge and take charge of the same, pay all orders drasvn upon him by authority of the Lodge. so far as the funds in his hands may ARTICLE V. be adequate thereto, keep a regulai account of receipts and disbursements, and have his books and vouchers ready for FEES AND DUES examination and settlement at each regular annual communica- ~CTION 1 The fees shall in all cases be as follows’ tion, and oftener if it he required and shall be exempt from dues and contributions Entered Apprentice Degree (not less than) - - - $l5 00 Fellow Ciaft Degree (not less than) 5 00 SEC 2 All the books and papers ol the Lodge (those of tbe Treasurer excepted) shall be under the care of the Secre- Master Miison Degree (not less than) 10 00 tary, he shall keep a fair and correct record of all the pro- Payable in advance in each instance, no part of which can be ceedings of the Lodge proper to be ssritten, issue notices, open refunded under auy circumstances, provided that regularly a separate account with each member, charge what money ordained Ministers of the Gospel, who are actively engaged may be due from members for dues or contributions, and col- so the esercise of their ministerial functions, may receive the led and pay the same into the sands of the Treasurer, taking degrees gratuitously (This proviso is optional with the his receipt for the same Lodge) FORMS OF BY-LAWS 371 MASONIC IdANUAL ARTICLE VIII SEC 3 He shall open a general account, in which all moneys received and paid out shall be entered, which account WITHDRAWALS shall be balanced at every annual communication, and oftener if required SECTION 1 Any member in good standing may be allowed to withdraw from this Lodge on application being SEC. 4 The Tiler shall attend punctually all regualr and made at a regualr communication, on producing the Secretary’s special communications of the Lodge, he shall go on messages, receipt that all his dues and arrearages have been paid serve all summons, keep the Lodge rooms, jewels and fumiture in good order and have fires and lights prepared in due time ARTICLE IX. SEC S (For the services rendered by the Treasurer, Secretary and Tiler the Lodge may prescribe such compensa- RULES OF ORDER AND ORDER OF BUSINESS. tions as they may deem right and proper and may also exempt SECTION 1 The rules of order and the order of business them from dues and contributions) shall be such as are prescribed by the Masonic Manual of Ala- bama ARTICLE VIl. ARTICLE X COMMITTEES. AMEND MENTS

SECTION 1 Aadslsiig Cemmillee Immediately after SECTION 1. No repeal, amendment or alteration of the eleetiois of offleers, an Auditing Committee, consisting of these By-Laws tan hereafter take place unless auth repeal, three members of the Lodge shall he appointed by the Worship- amendment or alteration be proposed in writing at a regular ful Master to examine the books and accounts of the Treasurer communscation and assented to by a majority of the members aud Seciecary, and take inventory 01 all property belonging present, and at the next regular Communitation following, the to the Lodge, and make a writteo report thereon at the next same shall be taken into consideration, and if two-thirds of the regular communication, which report shall be spread upon members then present concur in such proposed repeal, amend- minutes of the Lodge ment or alteration, it shall be valid aud not otherwise SEC 2. The Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior War- dens shall be a Standing Committee on Charity of whom the Worshipful Master shall be chairman This committee is authoriced to draw on the Treasurer for such sums an necessity may demaisd for charitable purposes, not exceeding $ to any one peeson eutitled to the same, or at any one time, aud only once to the same person in any one month In the absence or any one ot the commritee a majority shall have power to act 1ff I.odgc has any other committees, their do ties may beset forth here F GENERAL FORMS. 373 GENERAL FORMS. Forte of a Petition for Insliation. To the Woishipfssl Master, Wardens and Brethren

Form nf Certificate of election nf the officers nf a Safierdinate of Lodge. No ~, p1 A F and A I4asons Lodge The subscriber, residing within the Jurisdiction of your TRILUMINAR LODGE. NO. 38 Lodge, of lawful age, and by Occupation a age - - - (Plhee and Date) A D. 19—, A L 55 begi leave to state that, unbiased by friends and Secretary’s Office uninfluenced by mercenary motives, he freely and voluotarily offers himself as a candidate for the Mysceiies of Masonry, To aud that he is prompted to solicit this privilege by a favorable Grand Secretary of fhe Crand Lodge of Alabama opiniou conceived of the institution, a desire of knowledge and SIR AND BROTHER— sincere wish of being serviceable to his fellow creatures Your petitioner further states that he has not heretofore This is to inform you that on the day of June petitioned any Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons for instant, the following hi ethren svere duly elected to the respec- initiation and been rejected tive offices annexed to their names, and installed therein on Should this petition be granted, he ssill cheerfully conform the day of , according to the provisions of the to all the antient established usages and eustoms of the Fra- Constitution of the Grand Lodge ternity A B Worshipful Master fee enclosed C D Senior Warden E F Junior Warddn (Sign name in full) C H Treasurer J Secretary. This is to certify that we, the subscribers, are personally K L Senior Deacon acquainted with Mr and from M N Junior Deacon a confidence in his integrity and the uprightness of his intention, OP Tiler do cheerfully recommend and propose him as a proper candi- In testimony whereof I have subscribed date for the Mysteries of Masonry my name, and caused the seal of the Recommender Lodge to be hereunto affixed Avoucher (L 5) Ala 190, A L fiflO~~ I J , Secretary The same general form may be adopted in making other Force of a Petilsess fos Affilsalion communications to the Grand Secretary, as, los instance, re- Jectious. suspensions for unmasonic conduct, and expulsions, , Ala, A D 190, A L., fi9O~.. which are required to he reported to the Grand Secretary as they To Ihe Worshipful Macfec, Wardens and Brethren severally occur of Lodge, No of A F and A. M The undersigned, residing within the Juriadietion of your Lodge, but formerly a member of Lodge, No - in the State of , as shown by the en- -~

7 MASONIC MANUAL GENERAL FORMS 375 closed Dimit, and by Occupation a , respectfully petitions for affiliation. Your petitioner further states that Form of Certificate fo Widow and Orphans of Deceased Brother he has not heretofore petitioned any Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons for membership and been rejected Jurisdiction Should his petition be granted, he will cheerfully conform to all 0f the M. W. Graud Lodge of Alabama the rules, regulations and by-laws of your Lodge, and to the Lodge, No ancient usages of the draft Ala, AD 19 A.Lfi9~~- Praternally, To all the Enlightened nuder the CanoPy of Efeasen—Greeting This is to certify that Brother who died on This is to certify that we, the subscribers, are personally the day of , t9 was at the time of acquainted with Mr . and from a confidence in loss death a member of this Lodge so good standing, and this his sotegs sty and Masonie worth, do cheerfully recommend that certificate thereof is issued for the benefit of his his petition be granted. (Insert widow or orphans, as the case may be) (Seat) WM Secretary Ferm of Dimst foe a Master Mason This is to certify that Lodge, No is a Jurisdiction of the Most Woishipful Grand Lodge of Alabama legally constituted Lodge, worlcing under the jurisdiction of A P. and A M Masons Grand Lodge of Alabama, and that the above certificate is entitled to full faith and credit among the brethren Lodge, No (Seat) Ala AD,19~,AL59~ Grand Secretary To all the Enlightened Under the Canopy of Heaven—Greeting

This is to cectity that Brother , whose name PETITION appears in the margin of this Dimit, is a Master Mason, and Form of a Certificate for ass Eatered Apprentice or Feffew Craft. up to this date was a member of this Lodge in good and regular according to Section 12, .4rtsefe VI, of the Constitution of the standing, and cleai of the books, and as such we do cordially Grand Lodge commend him to the fraternal regard of aG true Free and Ac- Jurisdiction of the M W Graud Lodge of Alabama cepted Masons, wherever dispersed aroand the globe MONTGOMERY LODGE NO it In testimony whereof, we have caused this Dimit to be (Datc) A D 19~ -, A L fi9- signed by the Wosahiplul hI astes, and the seal of the Lodge to be attached, this day of A D. i9~ To all the Esilightesied under the Canopy of ffeasrn—Greeting A L 59~ This is to cestify that Brother a Attest Fellow Craft Mason (or Entered Apprentice Mason, as the WM. case may be), in good and regular standing with this Lodge sip Seeretary to this date, h&s paid op aU,hcs dues to this Lodge, and is hereby dismissed at his own request (Seal ) Given under my hand and the neal 01 the Lodge the date above writtenSecretary.

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Poe en of a Commission for the Proxy of a Master or either of the To Grand Master of the At W Grand Lodge of Ancient Wardens of a Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama and ifs Masonic To aft whom these Presents may Concern—Greeting: Jurisdiction I(nowye, That I, A. B., Master of Lodge, No The undersigned petitioners beg leave to state that they held at in the County of do hereby are Ancient Free and Aecepted Mailer Masons, and unaffiliated, constitute and appoint my worthy brother C D my proxy in as appears from the accompanying Dimits from the Lodges the Grand Lodge of Alabama, at its Annual Communication, of which they were last members, that having the prosperity to be held at Montgomery, on the first Monday in December of the Craft at heart, they are willing and anxious to exert next, empowering him to act in my behalf, and hereby ratifying their best endeavors to promote and diffuse the genuine prin- and confirming whatsoever he may do in said capacity ciples of Masonry, that for the convenience of their respective Given under my hand, this day of A D dwellings, and Ior other good reasons, they are desisous of form- 19~~~~ sag a new Lodge at • in the County of . to be A B , Master of Lodge, No named Lodge. No That in consequenee (OrS W orJ W ,astheeasemaybe) of this desire they pray for a Dispensation to empower them to All proxies appointed by the Master or Wardens of Sub- assemble as a regular Lodge. to discharge the duties of Masonry ordinate Lodges must be Master Masons, and members of some in a regular and constitutional manner, aeeordsng to the orig- Lodge under its jurisdiction No person shall act as a proxy inal forms of the fraternity, and the Constituiton and Regu- for one of the officers of any Lodge exeept the one of which he is lations of the Grand Lodge, and they have nominated and do a member (See Constitution, Article I], Sections 2 and 3) recommend to be the Master of isid Lodge. to be the Senior Waiden, and to be the Junior Warden They also, beg leave to add that they have obtained a saitable Foe mfor Dsspensalioss for New Ledge and propei place in which to hold their Communications If the prayer of the petitioners be granted, they promise a NOTE—The petition must be signed by seven (or more) strict conformity to all the constitutional laws and regulations Master Masons, eseb of whom must write his name in full— of the Grand Lodge without abbreviation The Secretary of the recommending Fraternally Lodge must write the names in full in the recommendation, and at the bottom he must add—in a ciry or lewis containing white inhabitants Or, if not in a city or lewn, but in the country, he must add—Ire mites from any other Lodge within the Recommendation jurisdiction of the Crand Lodge of Alabama. If in a city or At a regular Communication of Lodge. No town put so tbe number of white inhabitants. - , held in the hall of said Lodge at on the~day The petition must be sent to the Grand Secretasy, with $3d of.. - - - t9fL., the accompanying petition signed by as a Dispeissation fee wan laid before the Lodge for the purpose of obtaining a secom- mendation and certificate according to the provisions of the Constitution of the Giand Lodge, whereupon it was Resolved, That this Lodge, being the nearest Lodge to the proposed new Lodge. does hereby certify that the eaid

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378 MASONIC MANUAL. GENERAL FORMS 379 tusttiuoers are, each and all, men of high respectability, and good Master Masons, of regular standing, known to this Lodge from time to time be transmitted to you by us. And, further, as such, and that the Master and Wardens nominated in that you do, from time to time, cause to be entered in a book said petition have appeared in open Lodge, and after due kept for that prupose an account of your proceedings in the examination aie found well qualified tn confer the first three Lodge, together with such By-laws as shall be made for the Degrees of Masonry It is also further certified that the pro- good government thereof, a copy of whieb you are in nowise posed location of said Lodge is to omit laying before the Grand Lodge when this Dispensation In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and is returned, together with a lint of the members of your Lodge affixed the seal of the said Lodge, No on And moreover, we hereby will and require of you, the said the day above written officers, as soon as conveniently may be, to send to our Crand Secretary Secretary an account in writing of what shall be done by virtue of these psesents Given at the City of Montgomery, under our (Seal) hand and the seal of the Grand Lodge, Form of Dispesisatise, this..~ day of A L 59~A D 19.. The Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Master - Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Grand Secretary Alabama and its Masonic Jurssdsetson N B —Return this Dispensation, together with your To at 1 the Enlightened, Passed, and Raised, under the Canopy book ol Proceedings (not a copy), and a copy of your By-Laws of Braven—Cs eeting separate from your psuceedings Know ye, that we, , the Most Worshipful Grand Master, at the petition of our well betoved brethren—

residing at or near , in the County of , do Form of Charter hereby constitute the said brethren into a regular Lodge of Sit Lax et Lisa Fail Ancient Free and Aceepted Masons, until the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, to be opened at We, the Grand Lodge of the State of Alabama, by the name of And do further, at the said petitioss, ~fe alt the Enlightened, Passed osd Raised, to whom these Presents and of the trust and confidence reposed in them, hereby ap- shall come—Greeting point Master SensorWarden, and Know ye, that by the hsgh powers vested in on, we do Junsos Warden, for opening the said Lodge: It being our wssl hereby authorize and empower the following well-beloved that this our appointment shall remain m full foree until the Brethren— next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge Arid we do hereby require you, the said Master, Semor and Junior residing at or near in the County of Wardens, to lake especial care that all and every one of the said State of Alabama, to form themselves into a regular Lodge of brehtren are regularly made Masons, and that they do per- Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, to be opened at form, observe and keep all the Rules, Orders and Regulations by the name of Lodge, No -- contained in the hook of Constitution, and also sueb as may And we do hereby emposser the above named biechren and their successors seith their constitutional number, to assem- o ceii no-~.o a o~s ~ o.,Bn ~,o- -i a a ~ 5 p. o an ~- .f • Ca uac~~op.c

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Slogan was appointed Deputy Gsa-sd Master ~‘ww.stichtingargus.nl H .ZNN~NNN~ZNNNEZN~ 1st, Thomas Wooludge 3d, Janses Dellett 3d 88 ~ E 38888 ~8 8~88 f This Communication was held at Tu’,raloosa, the rww.stichtingargus.nl nnisoisisis338S8 Constitution of the Grand Lodge requiring it to oseet at the iww.stichtingargus.nl seat of the Stage government John B Hogan cas appointed Deputy Grand Master tat, Andesson Hucelsinson 2d, Eldrsdge rww.stichtingargus.nl S Greening 3d C’ s,s, g By the revised Constitution, adopted in 1827, there n-as ‘ww.stichtingargus.nl to be but one Deputy Grand Master, and he ivas to be elected oo.0‘isis 00000.00.oO 5 Cl0 ww.stichtingargus.nl i---- 0 c-v-u ~ 0 at the same time with the other Grand Oflicers Brother Benlamin B Fontaine was elected but declined to serve, M •-~r-~CC ~0 o~ > s,~ ~ Brother Baylor was elected us his stead ww.s(khtingargus.nl ~0 -.0.00 fl ~ h In 1831 a icanlsciun was adopted that the next Coin- ww. stichtingargus.nI ~ ~CC 33.0.0 ~ c ~ Oo ~ is is mussicacion of the Grand Lodge should be held on the first 00000 00 isis~0~55 ww. stichtingargus .nl NNMMNNCS ~ Monday in January thes rafter, consequently the Grand Lodge did not meet in 1832 4CNN~ ww,stichtingargus.nl ~~i0NwOs C In January, 1834, a resolution was adopted changing ii iii— OsO~e5es5~~oasNsoOsO 00 the Communications of the Grand Lodge back to December, ww.stichtingargus.nl reOsOs Os Os Os Os Os Os 00 sore so sore so sore so Os Os Os Os hnt if the Grand Lodge met in December, 1834 and 1838, the ww. stichtingargus.nl recoid of those Communications has been lost, and in Decem- ww. stichtingargus.nI ww.stichtingargus.nl ww.s’tichtingargus.nl ww. stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl MW. stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.ni vw.stichtingargus.ni vw.stichtingargus.nI vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl ~‘w.stichtingargus.n1 ~w.stichtingargus.nl 1w. stichtingargus.nl rw. stichtingargus.nl rw.stichtingargus.nI rw.stichtingargus.nl vww.stichtingargus.nI MASONIC MANUAL vww.stichtingargus.nI Iser, 1838, the members of the Grand Lodge that met in Tusca INDEX TO CONSTITUTION AND EDICTS. vww.stichtingargus.nl loom decaleed the Grand Lodge extinct, and proceeded to form a new Grand Lodge by the adoption of a Constitution and the (Where Roman numerals occur, reference is to Constitution, vww.stichtingargus.nl election of Grand Officers Arabic numbers refer to Edicts.) vww.stichtingargus.nI 1 The Communication of the Grand Lodge in 1847 svas held so the city of Montgomery, and lhenceforWard at the same ADVANCEMENT vww.stichtingargus.nl place EXAMINATION FOR ec At the Annual Communication in 1906 an amendment Conducted in open Lodge vi,— 9 vww.stichtingargus.nl to the Constitution limiting the term of the Grand Master to Extent of 407 vww. stichtingargus.nl one year was adopted Required 498 Those marked thus are known to be dead t Re- M.M,neednotbe 264 ~‘ww.stichtingargus.nl moved § Expelled by Mobile Lodge, No 40 Further time granled 359 On the death of Brother A P Pfister, so 1857, Brother A. At special meeting 148 ~‘ww.stichtingargus.n1 Voted on in M M Lodge 380 S pfister was appointed Grand Secretary and served until ~‘ww,~tichtingargus.n1 December of that year. ON CERTIFICATE. When from another State 403 ,ww.stichtingargus.nl On the death of Brother Daniel Sayre. in 1882, Brother Adam R Baker was appointed Grand Secretary and served Consent not required 406 ~ww.stichtingargus.nl until December of that year, when Brother Myles J Greene, Certificates required vi,— 12 P G M was elected Grand Secretary OBJECTIONS TO rww.stichtingargus.nl On the death of Brother Myles J Greene, in 1892, Brother Before obligation 383 Made in any degree 384 George A Joiner was appointed Grand 5ecretary, and served iww.stichtingargus.nl By whom made 385 untd December of that year, when Brother H Clay Armstrong, Cannot be overruled 388 rww.stichtingargus.nl I P G. hi - was elected Grand Secretary Degree not conferred, when 389 rww.stichtingargus.nl On the death 01 Brother H Clay Armstrong, in 3900, Conferred whenremoved 370 Brother George A Beauchamp was appointed Grand Secretary, Chasges unnecessary, on 411 ww. stichtingargus.nl and was elected to that office in December, 1901 When charges preferred 433—14 On the death 01 Brother Henry H. Matthews, shorthly Status of candidate 373 ‘ww.stkhtingargus.nl after his second election, Brother Ben M. Jacobs became acting When withdrawn - - 372 ww.stichtingargus.nl Grand Master PROFICIENCY FOR Not considered Os) ballot 408-9 WW. stichtingargus.nl Considered separately 357 ww. stichtingargus.nl P’ssasocevoteon 358 Further time granted 359 ww.stichtingargus.nl PHYSICAL USIABILITY ww. stichtingargus.nl Prevents advancement 415 ww.stichtingargus.nl ww.stichtingargus.nl ww. stichtingargus.nl ww. stichtingargus.nl ~vw.stichtingargus.n1 AJW.StiChtingarguS.nl vw.stichtingargus. ni vw.stichtingargus.cii vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl ~rw.stichtingargus.n1 1w. stichtingargus.nl 1W.stichtingargus.nl rw.stichtingargus.nl rw.stichtingai~gus.nI rw.stichtingargus.nI -Y U vww.stichtingargus.n I vww. stichtingargus.nI 392 MASONIC MANUAL INDEX, 393 vww.stichtingargus.nI REJECTION FOR- Procedure after 418 APPEALS vww.stichtingargus.nI Applscatson renewed 417 BY WHOM TAKEN: Entitles to certificate 419 Any brother aggrieved vii.— 13 vww. stichtingargus.nl Consent for, after 394 Right absolute 623 Must be in good standing 624 vww.stichtingargus.nl AFFILIATION Master may 825 vww. stichtingargus.n1 UNANIMOUS CONSENT FOR vi,— 10 EFFECT OF vww. stichtingargus.nl DIMIT REQUIRED FOR vi,— 12 Gives Giand Lodge Jurisdiction vii.— 17 Must accompany petition 459—49t Grand Lodge may revesse vii,— 19 Reversal does not restore membership 632 /ww.stichtingargus.n1 PETITION FOR’ On sentence 611 At regular communicatiOn only vi,— 9 ~Ww.stichtingargus.n1 When proceedings void 634 Must be vouched for vi,— S Status of accused 834 Presented to any Lodge - -- 487 ~‘ww,stichtingargus.n1 Reversal of acquittal 635 Must take regular courie~ - - 500 Reversal of definite suspension 636 Acted on as initiation 493 iww.stichtingargus.n1 - Restoration, pending 837 Applicaist esamuned ______491 No dimit, pending 682 /ww.stichtingargus.n1 501 Death abates 502 Abated by death 638 CertifIcate to F A, or F C iww.stichtingargus.n1 From defunct Lodge - - - 103 LIMITATION OF- Sixty days after trial vii,— 15 rww.stichtingargus.n1 REJECTION FOR Otherwisebasred 626 Reasons isot required - - - - vi,— 10 rww.stichtingargus.n1 Effect of vi,— 11 PROCEDURE ON May be renewed Form foi vii,— 14 ‘ww.stichtingargus.n1 ~ Transcript 827—9 Consent required, after. - 495—498 Charges not necessary 497 What shown 628 iww,stichtingargus.n1 495 Ten days’ notice on vii,— 18 Canisot be demanded 499 ww.stkhtingargus.nI Dinsit returned, on Secretary transmits vii,— 16 WW.stichtingargus.n1 AGE ASSESSMENTS—SPECIAL ww. stichtingargus.n1 APPLICANT MOST BE TWENTY-ONE s.— 7 NOT MADE BY GRAND LODGE 4 DIMIT NOT AFFECTED BY 492 NOR MADE BY SUBORDINATE LODGE 449 ww,stichtingargus.n1 ANNUAL RETURNS AVOU CH ME NT ww.stichtingargus.n1 130W MADE 11 On Legal Information 191—690 Trial and Examination for 193—692 When made _ 52 ww. stichtingargus.n1 Conduct of Trial for 194-693 ww.stichtingargus.n1 Sitting in other, insufficient 192891 ww.stichtingargus.n1 ww. stichtingargus.nl ww. stichtingargus.nI 11110 vw.stichtingargus.nA MW. stichtingargus.n1 vw.stichtingargus.ni I vw.stichtingargus.cii vw.stichtingargus.n1 vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.n1 ~w.St1chtingargus.n1 ~‘w.stichtingargus.n1 1W. stichtingargus.n1 rw.stichtingargus.nI rw. stichtingaiigus.nI rw.stichtingargusnl ~‘ww.stichtingargus.nI vww. stichtingargus.nJ 3fI I MASONIC MANUAL INDEX 395 vww.stichtingargus.nl SERVICES AT—Concluded When after burial 852 Regulas51 Communication 143—341 Form of, after 6&3 vww.stichtingargus.n.1 WHEN TAKEN BALLOT Called Communication 342 Charter at, unnecessary 201 vww.stichtingargus.nI Meeting after petition received 343 Clothing for 684 vww.stichtingargus.nI May be in two weeks Badge of mourning 702 130W TAKEN WHO DENIED vww.stichtingargus.nl Discussion before 354 Non-affiliated Masons 677 vww.stichtingargus.nl Every member present votes Exceptions 678 Character discussed before Suspended N P D 679 ~‘ww.stichtingargus.nJ Cii each petition Suspende&or expelled 880 SECRECY OF Suicide is nOt 681. ~‘ww.stichtingargus.n1 Slrirtly seciet Vote not disclosed 346 BY-LAWS ~‘ww~stichtingargus.n1 Nor intended vote POWER AS TO. ~ww.stichtingargus.n1 Name not demanded 348 Lodgos may make 61 ADVERSE BALLOT Conformable to Constitution vi,—- 17 iww.stichtingargus.nl Cast for any degree 349 Cannot be set aside 29 Not tobe disclosed Nor suspended 178. ~ww.stichtingargus.nl Name riot demanded 34f1 May prohibit liquor selling 62- 3—I rww. stichtingargus.ni Applies to affiliation 350 May provide for vacancies 64 Not tube criticised 353 May provide life memberships 66 ~ww.stichtingargus.n1 Oss affiliation 493 Cannot Six pun’shment 87—68 ‘ww.stichtingargus.n1 RECONSIDERATION CHARGES None after result declared 354 DUTY AS TO ~ww.~tichtingargusn1 When one black ball 355 Of members vi,— 18 Mistakes does not permit Of Lodges 528 WW.S(iehtingargus.nl ON PROFICIENCY AgasnstW M 530—2 Separate 358 WW.~Lichtingargus.nI By visa cure vote 158—408 BY WHOM PREFERRED- Standing Comm,tcee 179 WW.sticlitingargus.nl Further time given 359 Before ballot Specsai Committee 525 WW.stichtingargus.nl In M M Lodge 380 M M in good standing 529—1 H M Only can 522 ww.stichtingargus.nl I BURIALS—MASONIC W H Osay 526 SERVICES AT J W should 527 ww. stichtingargus.n1 Maybewithotherbodiei 674 Non-affiliated cannot 523 ww.stichtingargus.nl Conduct of 875—6 Suspended N P U cannot 524 ww.stichtingargus.nI ww. stichtingargus.nl ww. stichtingargus.nl ~vw.stichtingargus.nA MW. stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus. ni vw.stichtingargus. cii vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.n1

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SuspendedN PD 533 Application out of )urisdiction vi,— 13 vww.stichtingarguS.n~ Suspended uOiOaOOOii2 conduct 534 Manner of obtaining 115—321 Non-affiliated 536 Volethereon 302 E A,’sandF Cs 537 ~ww.stichtingargUS.fll Failure to obtain 303 ~ww.stichtingargUS.fll Pending appeal No action until 294 FORM OF Request does 001 give 120 fnwrsting vww.stichtingargus.fll FOR ADVANCEMENT 399 to 405 Should be definite 542 Necessary 399 ~,ww.stichtingargUS.fll Maybe asiseeded 143 AFTER REJECTION 1,ww,stichtingarguS.nl CHARTER For affiliation or snstsatson vi,— 1.1 ORANTING Required before applying 378—389 ~‘ww.~~ichtingargus.nI Manner of ~ By whom obtained 381 Only alter dispensation 48 Vuteto give 383 tww.~tichtingargus.nI NECESSARY FOR- Leis over one meeting 390 Answer to request for 391 ,ww.stichtingarguS.fll Regular work vi,— 3 Not at public ceremonses 685 Asto EAt andP Cs 394 iww.stichtiflgargus.fll Visitor may demand Failure to Obtain 387—9 By more than one Lodge 392 TORFEITURE OF Not required after three years 380 rww. stichtingarguS.fll Declared by Grand Lodge vi,— 22 tww.stichtingarguS.flI When declared REFUSAL OF No season given 184 rww.stichtingargus.n1 Failure to pay for Property encheats to Grand Lodge, on CONSTITUTION sww,~~ichtingarguS.fll RESTOBATION OP LODGES TO KEEP COPY 51 Manner of vi,— 22 Seven members required AMENDMENTS TO ww~4IcJitiflgargUS.flI 97 Restores all rights Propositions for viii, ww,sLichtingargUS.flI Effect of 98 Notdebatable 6 Restores membership 99 Lodges must vote on 49 ww. stichtingargus.nl piupertyseturnedon 94 Action reoerted 50 Ww stichtingargus.nl Notice not necessary 1 50 Quorum may act 153 ww,stichtingargus.fll ww.stichtingargus.fll ww.stichtingargus.n1 ww.stichtingargus.nl S ~ II’ WW.stichtingargus.fll ww.stichtingarguS .nl ~vw.stichtingarguS.n1 MW. stichtingargus.nI svw.stichtingargus.n1 vw.stichtingargus.cii vw.stichtingargus.d vw.stichtingargus.n1 vw. stichtingargus .nl vw.stichtingargus.nl 1w. stichtingargus.nl 1W. stichtingargus .n1 IW. stichtingargus.nl W .stichtingargus.nI rw.stichtingargus.nI vww.stichtingargus.nI INDEX. 399 398 MASONIC MANUAL. DIMITS vww.stichtingargus.nI WHO ENTITLED vww.stichtingargus.nl CORNER.STONES Mason in good standing 457 OFWHATLAID 673 Application for 458 vww.stichtingargus.nI NOT ON SUNDAY ____ 683 After acqustal 460 No examination for 461 vww.stichtingargus.n.1 DEFUNCT LODGES Dues must be paid 463 RIGHTS OF MEMBERS OF: Or remitted 464 vww.stichtingargus.n1 Any number may ask for 466 Suspended, N P. U ______to’442 vww. stichtingargus.nl Reinstatement Not if Lodge reduced below number 470 No dues against 300 Master and Wardens are not 467 vww. stichtingargus.nl Are, before installation 468—9 Suspended, etc , reinitatement 102 ~‘ww.stichtingargus.nl Records lost 103 Members of defunct Lodges 483—4 Not suspended Masons 671 Reinstatement after expulsion 481—2 ~‘ww.stichtingargus.n1 Degrees by 304 When in debt to Lodge 480 453—4 When under sentence 465 Entitled 10 certidoates ~‘ww,~aichtingargus.n1 ISSUANCE OF DEGREES~CONFERRING Not tonditional 469 ,ww,stichtingargus.nl TIME: Not if Lodge reduced below number 470 In three successive meetings vi,— 9 Not pending appeal 662 iww.stichtingargus.nl in less 30 Maybe 361 Only after vote 474 iww.stichtingargus.nl Dispensation for Majority required 476 Lodge may limit time for 199 Duplicate issued 475 rww. stichtingargus.nl At Special Communication 144 ByLodgeC U 56 rww.stichtingargus.nI FORM AND EFFECT OP BY WHOM Under seal 477 rww.stichtingargus.nl Competent brother 188 Vote severs membership 472 Fww,Stichtingargus ni One Lodge for another 121 CertifIcate only evidence 473 Not legal information 195-476 MANNER OF From junsdictiou not recognized 478—80 ww.slkhtingargus.nl One at time 198 199 Not affected bg age 492 ww.stichtingargus.nl Exception ______DIMITTED MASONS OBJECTIONS TO 363-5 ww.stichtingargus.nl PRIVILEGES AND DISABILITIES Before obligation Entitled onlg to courtesies 485 ww. stichtingargus.nl Effect of 367-372 May visit 486 ww.stichtingargus.nl When removed 370-372 Debarred Masonic burial 677 ww. stichtingargus.n1 Cannot preside 190 ww.stichtingargus.nl ww.stlchtlngargus.n1 ww. stichtingargus.nl ww. stichtingargus.n1 vw.stichtingargus.nl MW. stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.ni vw.stichtingargus. cii vw.stichtingargus.n1 vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.n1 vw.stichtingargus.n1 1W.stichtingargus.nl 1W. stichtingargus.n1 rw.stichtingargus.nl rw.stichtingargus.nI ~w.stichtingargus.nI r vww. stichtingargus.nI I INDEX 401 vww. stichtingargus.nI 400 MASONIC MANUAL FAILURE TO PAY- vww.stichtingargus.nI Suspended for 422 PRIVILEGES AND DISABILITIESCOOCIOdOd 224 When suspended for 423 vww.stichtingargus.nI Cannot install Suspension mandatory 424 Cannot prefer charges 523 Suspension only penalty fiS vww.stichtingargus.nl Subject to charges 491olS SUSPENDED N P U vww.stichtingargus.n1 How acquire membership ______For two years vi,— 24 Maybe less 431 DISBURSEMENTS Not extendedbeyond 432 vww. stichtingargus.nl By treasurer 151 Only at time sperified 424 Consent of Lodge 182 vww. stichtingargus.nl No exception 425 vww. stichtingargus.n1 DISPENSATIONS ByMaster 426 WHEN ISSUED: General order insufficient 427 ~‘ww.stichtingargus.n1 FornewLodges vi— 4 Affirmative art ol Master 428 Degrees out of time 30 No action of Lodge 429 Payment to prevent 430 ~‘ww.stichtingargus.n1 WHEN NOT ISSTED tww.stichtingargus.n1 LODGES UNDER Reinstatement after 437 Duties vi,— 4 May be remitted 436 ~‘ww.stichtingargus.nl dS Dues paid to reinstatement 438 May try members Dues run pending 438 May issue dimits 56 Reinstated for definite sum 439 rww.stichtingargus.nl Cannot elert Master, etc 58—9 Not reinstated after death 447—445—446 rww.stichtingargus.nl Elect, when charter issued 216—217 Seals not required 44 No Grand Lodge Discs during 451 ~ww.stichtingargus.nl Seals not required In dormant Lodge 101—335 DURATION OF REMISSION OF ww.stichtingargus.n1 Lodge may remit 433 DISTRICT LECTURERS Does not remit Giand Lodges discs 435 ~ww.stichtingargus.nl Appointment and duties 13Kt4—15- Majority required 434 ww.slkhtingargus.n1 WhensuspendedN PD 436 1 DISTRICTS Notafrerdeath 446 NUMBER AND NAME 12 WW.stichtingargus.nl LECTURER FOR 13 EDICTS ww. stichtingargus.nl DUTIES AND COMPENSATION 34-15 Read in Lodge 176 DOTAGE. E A’S ANDF C’S ww. stichtingargus.nl What is 271 STATUS ww.stichtingargus.n1 DUES Not members of Lodge 395 Subject to charges 537 ww. stichtingargus.n1 GRAND LODGE vi,— 5321 WHO LIABLE FOR _____ ww.stichtingargus.nl IMPOSED BY LODGE i,— 1 ww. stichtingargus.n1 ww. stichtingargus.nI ww. stichtingargus.n1 MW.Stichtingargus.nl MW. stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.ni vw.stichtingargus. cii vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.n1 vw.stichtingargus.n1 1W.stichtingargus.nl iw.stichtingargus.nl iw.stichtingargus.nl rw.stichtingaigus.nI rw.stichtingargus.nI vww.stichtingargus.nI 4 INDEX. 403 vww.stichtingargus.nl 402 MASONIC MANUAL PAYMENT OF—Concluded vww.stichtingargus.nl 01 minister ADVANCEMENT OF: For advancement 336—338 vww.stichtingargus.nl (See that title Degrees for another Lodge 337 APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP - On dismissal certificate 127 vww.stichtingargus.nl As for affiliation 002 When out jurisdiction 301 ~ww.stichtingargus.nl Certificate required vi,— 12 C Meannot waive 334 CERTIFICATE OF DISMISSAL v’ww.stichtingargus.nl When entitled to :196 FESTIVAL DAYS Majority to grant (See Meetings, sub-title Business,) ~‘w~v.stichtingargus.nI In nature of dimit 398 ~‘ww.stichtingargus.nl When waiver of jurisdiction 102 FINANCE COMMITTEE When dispensed with 404 Must autboiiee erpenditures Rule 13 lww.stichtingargus.nl JURISDICTION OVER FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE, COMMITTEE OF 9 /WW.S(iChtingargus.nl Once acquired, retained 399 When waived 400 FORMS, CODE ~ww.slichtingargus.n1 Waiver by consent 401 OBLIGATORY 166-187 When certificate, waivfr 402 Candidate from another State 403 ‘w~’.stichtingargus.n1 FUNERALS, MASONIC, I-” Certificate dispenses svitb consent ______405 rvvw.stichtingargus.n1 Oiily for Masons 672 With olber bodies, procedure 674 ELECTION Procession and pall-hearers 675 (See that sub-title, Officers I ww.stichtingargUs.nI Must have Masonic services 676 ww. stichtingargus.nl EVIDENCE GRAND LECTURER (See that sub-title, Trail Appointment and duties 16—17 WW.stichtingargus.nl May bold conferences 15 EXAMINATION Reportof 19 ww. sli chtingargus.nl (See that sub-title, Advancement) ww. stichtingargus.n1 GRAND LODGE FEES. TITLE i’— ww. stichtingargus.nI AMOUNT ~ vi,— 14 JURISDICTION PAYMENT OF. Each Sovereign 1 Ww.stichtingargus.n1 Must be in cash. vi,— is Exclusive in State 2 ww.stichtingargus.n1 Accompany petition 329 Over Subordinate Lodges 6 Member may loan 330 w’w.stichtingargus.nl Lodge cannot By note of Lodge 331 ww. slichtingargus.n1 Not remitted - 332j ww.stichtingargus.n1 ~v~w.stichtingargus.nI vw.stichtingargus.nl MW. stichtingargus.n1 vw.stichtingargus.ni vw.stichtingargus.ni vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.n1 ~w.stichtingargus.n1 1w. stichtingargus .nl rw.stichtingargus.n1 rW. stichtingargus.nI rw.stichtingaigusnl rw.stichtingargus.nI ~‘ww.stichtingargus.nI vww.stichtingargus.nI INDEX. vww.stichtingargus.nl 404 MASONIC MANUAL 405 POWERS OF: d POWERS vww.stichtingargus.nl As to degrees 4 General As to tax Must enforce Constitution 28 vww.stichtingargus.nl Forfeiture of charters 0 Cannot set aside by-laws 29 vww.stichtingargus.nl As to trials 630 To heal 27 RIGHTS OF DISPENSATIONS vww.stichtingargus.nl To property of Subordinate Lodge 90—1 When may issue 30 iww.stichtingargus.nl As to liabilities of Subordinate Lodge 92 When not to issue 31—35 Dues i, 23 GRAND SECRETARY vww. stichtingargus.nl MEETINGS OF DUTIES AND POWERS Time and place i,— ~‘ww.stichtingargus.nl Qsorum i.— Generally ,— 7 Report delinquent Lodges vii,— 22 ~‘ww.stichtingargus.nl OFFICERS OF May refund fees 36 Appointment iii,— Appoint assistant 37 iww. stichtingargus.nl Attendance iv,— I GRAND TRAESURER iv,— 6 ~‘ww.stichtingargus.n1 Duties iv,— 8 GRAND TILER 38 Election, time iii,— 2 GRAND CHAPLAIN iv,— 5 iww.stichtingargus.nl Election, who may vole iii, 3 Election, manner of iii,— ,~1 HALLS iww.stichtingargus.nl Eligibility USE OF, tww.stichtingargus.nI Not to bold offIce in Subordinate Lodge 24 With other bodies 69 MEMBERS OF For other than Masonic purposes 70 ‘ww.stichtingargus.nl Who are 9 May build with others 695 Qualifications of ii,— 1 But nol dedicate 71 Fww.stichtingargus.nl Proxies ~ I HEALING Majority decides questions i — 9 Power of Grand Master 23 ww~stkhtingargus.nl Offenses by 504 Whatis 4Sft Trials of 30 ww.~tichtingargus.n1 ILLEGALLY MADE MASONS WORK ww. stichtingargus.nI WHO ARE Obligatory 3—187 From Grand Lodge never recognized 452 ww. stichtingargus.nl COMMITTEES OF Residents of otbei Stales, initiated here 454—5 (See appropriate titles) ww.stichtingargus.nI Residents of this State, initiated elsewhere 543—5 GRAND MASTER, WHO ARE NOT ww.stichtingargus.nl DUTIES Out of Jurisdiction 450 General iv,— 1 After rejection 450 ww.stichtingargus.nl Annual address 25 Irregular action 340 ww.stichtingargus.nl ww. stichtingargus.nI ww. stichtingargus.nl ~vw.stichtingargus.n1 MW. stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus. a1 ~rw.stichtingargus.n1 vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nI vw.stichtingargus.nI ~rw.stichtingargus.n1 iw.stichtingargus.nl iw.stichtingargus.nl rw.stichtingaigus.nl rw.stichtingargus.nI vww.stichtingargus.nI I— vww.stichtingargus.nI 406 MASONIC MANUAL INDEX. 407 vww.stichtingargus.nl INITIATION CONDUCT OF TIME OF- Seven members present 155 vww.stichtingargus.nl Meeting afterpetition vi,— 9 Maylimit after elertion 199 Opened on M M Degree 156 vww.stichtingargus.nl When in other degrees, only - - 147 Master or Warden present 157 ~ww.stichtingargus.nl INSTALLATION MAY BE PUBLIC 75 Absence of Master 158 Absence of both 159 vww.stichtingargus.nl (See that sub-title, Officers of Subordinate Lodge) Another may pieside 160 ~ww.stichtingargus.nI JURISDICTION Master supreme 162 Members to obey Master 163 ~‘ww.stichtingargus.n1 (See that sub-title, Grand Lodge) Appeal from Master 164 fWw.stichtingargus.nl (See that sub-title, Trial May reconsider action 183 (See that sub-title, Subordinate Lodge) Reports of committees 177 Majoiity may report 180 iww.s(ichtingargus.nl LEGAL INFORMATION WHAT [S 196—690—3 MINUTES OF ~ww.stichtingargus.n1 Sitting in other body not 192 Master not to sign 167 ~‘ww.stichtingargus.n1 DIMITNOT 197 Read, next meeting lbS NECESSARY FOR VISITATION 191 Majority may amend 169 rww.stichtingargus.nl Part expunged 170—171 MASONRY Ommission in, supplied 172 rww.stichtingargus.nl Acts, noted in 173 NOT FOR PRIVATE GAIN 685 ww.stichtingargus.nl Reports of committees 174 MEETINGS Degrees closed separately 200 ww.stichtingargus.nl TIME OF Must show committees 314—175 At least once a month vi,— 2 SPECIAL WW.Sticlltingargus.nl ~At stated times 132 Buonessat 145 3 WW.i~4khtingargus.n1 Fixed in by-laws 133 Burial at 14 Maybe changed 13~, Coferr~ng degrees at 145—362 ww.sdchtingargus.nl ~Lodgefixes 13~ Examination at 146 Not called off beyond day 148—9 Degree opened in 147 WW.stichtingargus.nI Not on Sunday 136 Notice vi— Ww.stichtingargus .nl PLACE 131 BUSINESS AT: MEMBERSHIP ww.stichtingargus.nl NotonSunday 136 WHAT CONSTITUTES 367 On fastival days 138 IN ONE LODGE, ONLY 247 ww.stichtingargus.nl Not prohibited 139—40 QUALIFICATIONS, GENERAL ~Special Communication 141—146 Requirements for i,— 7 ww.stichtingargus.nl One yeas’s residence 255 ww.stichtingargus.nl ~vw.stichtingargus.n1 ~vw.stichtingargus.n1 MW. Stichtrngargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.ni vw.stichtingargus.ni vw.stichtingargus.pi vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl /w. stichtingargus.nl rw.stichtingargus.nl rW. stichtingargus.nJ rw.stichtingaiigusnl rw. stichtingargus.nI ‘I OS MASONIC MANUAL, INDEX. 409 y~w.~tichtingargUS.flI QUALIFICATIONS GENERAL—Conctoded ‘1 MORTGAGE Minor 270 BY SUBORDINATE LODGE y~w.~tichtingarguS.fll Liquor dealer 272 Consent of Grand Lodge 72 ~ ~nahility to read aud write 273 How executed 73—5 Indictment, pending 274 SeparatiOn from wile -- 275 Conviction for crime 277 MOURNING BADGE y~w.stichtingargUS.fll religious test 275 Badge of mourning 702 vww. stichtingargus.fll Dotage 271 Illegitimate Buth 279 NEW TRIAL QUA LIFI CATIONS, PEYSICAL j~w~~jchtingarguSS1l ci,— 7 (See that sub-title, Trials,) Requirements ~~w.stichtingarguS.fll Abibty to do work ISO—i OFFENSES, MASONIC ~~w.stichtingarguS.fll Artifimal limb 253 WHAT ARE Grand Master cannot waive - - - Instances 503 j~~,stichtingarguS.fll PLACE OF 116 Members of Grand Lodge drunk 504 Lodge of choice .tl5—119 Secretary deirehetion 505 ,~w,~~ichtingarguS.fll When out of residence Obligation to M M ‘s daughter 506 Disobedience of summons 506 ~~w,stichtingarguS.fll REJECTION FOR Non payment of debts, when 505 Consent required vs—il ,ww.stichtingarguS.fll For initiatiOn 377394 Committed before initiation 544 - - ~494—5 For affiliatiOn WHAT ARE NOT rww.stichtingarguS.fll Violations of criminal law 509 rww.stichtingargus.fll RESTORATION TO Killing profane dlO First to rights and privileges 661 Retailing lsquoi 511—12 rww.stichtingarguS.nl Reversal by Grand Lodge is not vii,— 19 Card playing 113 By petition 64tS663 Non-payment of debts 15— 16 Requires unanimous vote 6 I ww. stichtingargus.nl Quorum may act on 666 Non-payment of dues 519 ww,stichtingarguS.nl Application for, renewed 667 Pleaduig usury 518 BY LODGES. ww stichtingargus.nl MINISTERS Initiation, beyond junadietion 122 Exempt from fees and dues Initiation, afcer rejection 358 ~w.~tichtingargus.nl Affiliation, after rejechon 495 5fi,— 14 ww. stichtingargus.nl In discretion of Lodge 420 Failure to act on amendments 50 Must be active 421 Refusal to accuse Master 532 ww.stichtingarguS.nl Refusal to accuse Master 643 MINUTES Refusal to accuse Master 516 ww.stichtingarguS.nl Failure to assess puirishment 613 (See thar sub-title, Meetings) - ww.stichtingargus.nl r ww.stichtingarguS.nl ww.stichtingargus.nl tichtingargus .nl

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INDEX. 411 ~,ww.stichtingargus.flI ~1 .1 [0 MASONIC MANUAL. RECOMMENDATION ON: vww.stichtingargus.fll Two vouchers vi,— 8 OFFICERS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES Should be from knowledge 306—7 vww. stichtingarguS.fll May be withdrawn 288 WHO ARE .,~Vir 2 vww.stichtingargus.fll POWERS AND DUTIES 202 Effect of erasure 309 Master and Wardena------~ Anothermaysiga 310 If not, petition returned 311 ~ww.stichtingarguS.fll Minor officers, cannot exchange ~ 251 Made through ignorance 382 vww.stichtingarguS.fll ELECTION OF ~vi,- 16 WHERE PRESENTED vww.stichtingarguS.fll No nominations for------~ 218 To Lodge of choice 289 Nor eanvasaing 219 RECEPTION oF- vww. stichtingargus.fll Disqualified vote at 220 Boother cannot object to 304 iww.stichtingarguS.fll Moat be member 215 Nor Lodge refuse 301 INSTALLATION OF At regular communication only 312 ~‘ww,stichtingargus.fll Time of vi,— 16 Cannot be withdrawn, after 321 By present or Past Master 221—223 ACTION ON. ~ww.~(ichtingargus.nl By Master-elect 232 Refered to committee 313 ,ww.stichtingargus.nl Nut by dimitted Past Master 224 Must beonieport 317 Unnecessary on re-election 225 Cannot be withdrawn 320 ww.stichtingargus.nl May be made public 226 Re-referred 322 Not by prosy 227 When returned 323—6 rww.stichtirigargus.nl With another Lodge 228 At aurceeding Communication vi,— 9 rww.stichtingargus.nl Lapse of time, no bar 229—230 Objections to committee 312 VACANCIES REPORT ON tww.stichtingargus . ni (See that title) In writing vi,— 8 PAST MASTER At succeeding Communication 177—312 ‘ww,stichtingargus.nl Further time for 143 NO REFERENCE TO DEGREE 161 Maiority may 316 MAY PRESIDE 157 ww,stichtingargus.nl Substitutes appointed 319 INSTALLOFFICERS 221 Maybe withdrawn 320 w w~stkhtingargus.n1 SUBJECT TO CHARGES 647 RETURN OF ww,~4ichtingarguS.fll PETITIONS When ineligible 323—4 FORN OF Lack of jurisdiction 325—6 ww.stichtingargus.nl endorsers 286 Dealh of applicant 327 ww.stichtingargus.nl ‘~7e~,ious application 386—287 Endorsers cannot demand 328 When not resident 266 ww.stichtingargus.nI Must be signed 285 ww.stichtingargus.nl ww.stichtingargus.nl ww.stichtingargus.nl ww. siichtingargus.nl ww.stichtingargus.nl ~vw.stichtingargus.n1 ~vw.stichtingargus.n1 ~w.stichtingargusni vw.stichtingargus.al vw.stichtingargus .nl vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl iw. stichtingargus.nl iw.stichtingargus.nl rW. stichtingargus.nl rw.stichtingargus.nI - -~- - vww.stichtingargus.nI MASONIC MANUAL vww.stichtingargus.nI INDEX 416 vww.stichtingargus.nl RESTORATION TO -~ - By petition 650 ESTABLISHMENT Of’—Cuncluded vww.stichtingargus.nl Procedure for 651 ‘Ten miles from nearest Lodge 42 Majority of Lodge present 652 Fee for r,— 8 v’ww.stichtingargus.nl Voteon 653 By Grand Lodge officer 45 Application, renewed 654 Dispensation before charter 46 v’ww.stichtingargus.nl Reversalotappealis 656 Duration of dispensation 44 ~ww.stichtingargus.n1 Certificate used on 841—2655 REQUIREMENTS FOR Statusol one restored 657—S Officers and members vi,— 2 ~rww.stichtingargus.nI Caly by Lodge suspending 659—60 Charter or dispensation vi,— 3 WbenondefinitesuspenssOn 661 /WW.stichtingargus.nl POWERS vi,— SEAL Auto by-laws vi,— j7 ww.stichtingargus.nl REQUIRED vi,— S DUTIES /WW.S(ichtingargus ni PURPOSEOF Must have seal vi,— 0 ON APPEALS 703 To dispense charity 47 ~ww.slichtingargus.n1 Vote on amendments 49 SCHOOLSOF INSTRUCTION 20 As to unmasonic conduct vi,— 19 ~‘ww.stichtingargus.nl Make annual returns vi — 21 iww.stichtingargus.nl SECRETARY Make annual returns, svhen 52 DUTIES Mual use Code forms 166 rww.stichtingargus.nl’ On application beyond jurisdiction vi,— 13 JURISUI CIT [ON Forfeiture of charter vi,— 21 I General ci,— 1 ww.stichtingargus ni I Serves copy of charges vii,— 2 As to unmasonic conduct vi,— 19 Takes down evidence vi,— 9 Halfway to nearest Lodge 105 ww.stichtingargus.nl Transmits appeal vi,— 16 How measured 107—S ww.stichtingargus.nl Liable for collections 235 Not into limits of another tossn 109 Cannot act on own trial 236 Concurrent in towns 113 wwstkhtingargus.nl Suspension of 250 Must notify each other 110—112 I Consent beyond [14 ww. stichtingargus.nl SECTARIAN SONGS Request does not give 120 What are 714 Profane, may join Out of 115 ww. stichtingargus.nl Procedure 117 ww.stichtingargus.nl SUBORDINATE LODGES Retained 124—5 Removed from 126—7 ESTABLISHMENT OF ww.stichtingargus.nl Removal before initiation 128—9—265 Manner of i,— ~ ww.stichtingargus.nl Seven necessary for 39 PROPERTY OF. Officers examined 41 Nfortgage of 72—4 ww.stichtingargus.nl Eseheats to Grand Lodge 75—90

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4iX MASONIC MANUAL. ~ww.stichtingargus.nI INDEX, 419 liRl)CEDURE ON VERDICT—Concluded vww.stichtingargus.nl Separate trials Majority of Lodge present 566 Majoritycoconvict 608 vww.stichtingargus.flI Majority essential 568 Vote, not changed 615 vww.stichtingargus.nl Members only admitted 569—70 Before rendition of 616 Failure of accused to appear 571 Reconsideration 617 vww.stichtingarguS.fll Postponement 580 Through mistake 618 Not for legal action 572 Conclusive, exception 550 vww.stichtingargus.fll Masterpresidet PUNISHMENT Exception Only aftei trial 605 vww.stichtingargus.fll When on copy 579 Not fixed ruby by-laws 67—606 Only as voted 607 vww. stichtingargus.fll Burden of proof Closing argument 582 Vote, for eapulsion 609 ~ww.stichtingargus.nl Of suspended Mason 583 Not semitted 610 SuspendedN P.D 585 Must be assessod 611 iww,stichtingargus.nl In Lodge of membership 538 liarlure to assess 612—13 Officer, under charges 576 Effect of failure 614 ,ww.stichtingargus.nl Not disproportionate 622 EVIDENCE ON- Effect of 648 ~ww,stichtingargus.nl - Testimony of profanes 586 Suspension and expulsion 649 Testimony of suspended Masons 587 ,NEW TRIAL ~‘ww.stichtingargus.fll Testimony of accused 589 When ordered 619 When wife may testify 590—1 One trial to bar another 620 TwW. stichtiflgargus.nl When wsfe cannot 592 Grand Lodge may order 621 Tww.stichtingargus.nl Conlessions, admissible 593 Disproportionate penalty 622 tww.stichtingargus.nl Testimony on former trial 594 Testimony in civil trial 595 VACANCIES ww.stichtingargus.nI Testimony before grand jury 598 HOW CREATED Civil judgmenl, admissibdity First three offices 237-8 ww,sl’ichtingargus.nl Conviction in court, admissibility 598 Failure to be installed 217-243-4 Verdict of jury, admissibility 59~ Definsle suspension, does not 245 ww,stkhtingargus.nl Written by Secretary Minor offices 247 Tescinsony of non-resident Masons 588 Declared by Lodge 249 ww. stichtingargus.nl VERDICT. HOW FILLED ww.stichtingargus .nI How rendered V. 10 WardenssucceedW M 239 Every member votes 600 No vacancy in Warden’s office thereby 240 ww.stichtingargus.nl Roll call for 602 J W notS W. 241 Begins youngest Mason 603 Senior Warden 242 ww,stichtingargus ni Eosv roll called 604 Minor offices 246 ww. stichtingargus.nl Dispensation not required 248 ww.siichtingargus.nl ww. stichtingargus.nl ww.stichtingargus.nl ~vw.stichtingargus.n1 ~vw.stichtingargus.n1 ~vw.stichtingargus.n1 vw.stichtingargus.ni ~vw.stichtingargus.n1 ~rw.stichiingargus.nl vw.stichlingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl 1w.StiChtiflgargUS.fll 1w.stichtingargus.nl ivy .stichtingargus.nI rw.stichtingargus.nl rw.stichtingargus.nI y - vww.stichtingargus.nI 420 MASONIC MANUAL. I INDEX. 421 VISITATION AUTHORITY OF—Concluded vww.stichtingargus.nI 1 Presides on trials 573 Rftd’IT OF 658—687 vww.stichtingargus.nI Exception 547 VISITORS May vote 165 vww. stichtingargus.nI RIGHTS OF ELIGIBILITY - v’ww.stichtingargus.nl Maybe excluded 76 Must have been Warden 183—197 Maybetaxed 77 In this State 206 v’ww.stichtingargus.nl When excluded 185 Not in new Lodge 207—S Admitted on legal information 191 Of some Lodge 209 vww.stichtingargus.nl May demand charter 694 Member of Lodge 210 Ability to read and write 211 ~ww.stichtingargus.nl WARDENS Effectof charges 212 ~‘ww.stichtingargus.n1 POWERS OF 232 Loss of Limb 213 SUCCEED MASTER 239 DUTIES ~ww.stichtingargus.n1 (See also Vacancies Generally vi,— 24 Suspends delinquents 233 ~ww.s(ichtingargus.n1 WIDOWS Effect of failure 234 ~ww.stichtingargus.n1 RIGHTS OF IMPEACHMENT OF Certificate to 48 Lodge cannot try si,— 25 Marraige, cuts off 696 ~‘ww.stichtingargus.n1 May impeach 639 But not children 697 iww.stichtingargus.nl Restoration of 698 May, after terse 529 Lodge, accuses 530 Members of defunct Lodges 699 ~ww.stichtingargus.nl Suspended Masons 701 Lodge, investigates 531 Lodge, furnishes evidence 640 ww.stichtingargus.nl Dimitted Mason 700 Lodge, appoints committee for 641 WITNESSES Hosy begun 642 tww,stichtingargus.nl Suspends from office 644 (See Trial, sub-title, Evidence) Ww.Sticlitingargus.nl Grand Master may order 643 WORSHIPFUL MASTER.~ Offense before election 645 Drunkenness 646 ww.stkhtingargus.nl AUTHORITY OF Generally vi,— 24 ww. stichtingargus.nl WORK, COMMITTEE ON Supreme 162—186—231 ww. stichtingargus.nl May request another to preside 188—670 APPOINTMENT v,— Delegate to Grand Lodge 203 MUSTBEAFFILIATED wwstichtingargus.nl Government of Lodge 202 INSTRUCTS DELEGATES 22 ww.stichtingargus ni Wardens succeed to 232 Absence of vi,— 6 ww.stichtingargus.nl May prefer charges 526 ww.si ichtingargus.nl ww. stichtingargus.nl ww.stichtingargus.nl — ww. stichtingargus.nl ~vw.stichtingargus.n1 vw.stichtingargus.nl ?vw.stichtingargus.ni vw.stichtingargus.nl vw.stichiingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl vw. stichtingargus.nl vw.stichtingargus.nl 1w.stichtingargus.nl 1w. stichtingargus.nl 1W. stichtingargus.ni rw.stichtingajgus.nl rw.stichtingargus.nI