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REVISED iSgj, BRANTFORD : PRINTED AT THE DAILY COURIER OFFICE, DALH0U8IE ST. 1893. •^GertificatB of JVIeqbBrship -i^ yapn^eny tfedge, JHe, 115, I. 0. F., BRANTFORD, ONTARIO. iriii4 i4 to. ©eiti ioi tlxat ^^at^el was duly admittEd a iiiEmbsr of this LodgE by on ttiE , day of in thE yEar of our Lord Due Thousand Eight Hundrsd and [Seal] N. G. R, S, INDEX. S. Constitution 6-21 Rules of Order 22-33 By-laws : Meetings 34 Terms 35 Membership 35 Election of Officers 36 Trustees 40 Committees, their Duties, etc 42 Fees, Dues, Funds, etc 45 Assessments 48 Investment of Funds 49 Benefits 49 Relief, Special 50 Attendance on Sick 5-1 Funeral Benefits, etc 52 Widows' and Orphans' Benefits 53 Degrees 54 Suspensions or Expulsions 55 Fines 56 Cards 56 Re-admission 57 Fraternal Courtesy , . 58 Amendments 58 Forms 59 List of Members 61-66 In Memoriam 67 SI un bo Or Lc Lc do of iat lea of Lo an( Su val by CONSTITUTION OF THE SUBORDINATE LODGES UNDER THE JURISDIC- TION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. PREAMBLE. For the purpose of ensuring, as much as possible, uniformity in the administration of the privileges, honors and benefits of the Indei ^.ndent Order of Oddfellows within its jurisdictiv n, The Grand Lodge of Ontario — the supreme tribunal of all Lodges withifl the limits of the Province of Ontario— doth hereby ordain the following as the Constitution of all Subordinate Lodges working under its immed- iate jurisdiction. TITLES AND POWEBS. Clause 1. — This lodge shall be constituted of at least five members of the Third Degree, or the Degree of Truth, and shall be hailed and entitled, Harmony Lodge, No. 115, of Brantford, of Ontario, I. 0. O. F., and shall possess the full powers and privileges of a Subordinate Lodge, holding a legal, unreclaimed and valid Charter, duly granted and formally presented by the Grand Lodge of Ontario. 6 MEMBERSHIP. ADMISSION. Clause 2. — Candidates for membership, by initia- tion in this lodge, must be free white males, of not less than 21 years of age, of good moral character, and in sound health, and resident within the jurisdic- tion of this lodc;e at least six months. Clause 3. — Every application for membership must be submitted in writing by a Brother of this lodge, and must state the name of the applicant and his residence, age, and occupation — supported by a reference to at least one other member of the lodge Clause 4. — The application so made shall be re- ferred to a committee of three Brothers, two of whom shall bo appointed by the N, G., and one by the V. G., who shall report thereon at the next regular meeting, unless excused by a two third vote of members present, or the application withdrawn by the proposer. Clause 5. — A ballot shall be taken on the applica- tion immediately after the presentation of such report ; when, if less than three black balls be found, the can- didate shall be accepted ; if three or more, he shall be rejected, and so declared. ^ Clause 6.— Any Brother or Ancient Oddfellow, desirous of joining this lodge, must present a With- drawal Card or Dismissal Certificate from the lodge of which he was previously a member ; and his applica- tion shall then be disposed of according to the above regulations, provided that in the case of the application of a Brother, who, within six months previous to such application, has been a member of a lodge which has merged into or united with this lodge, the vote neces- sary to receive shall be a majority vote by ballot. Clause 7. — Every member, on his admission, shall sign a promise to support and abide by the Constitu- tion and By-Laws of this lodge, and to pay all legal demunds against him so long as he shall remain a member. Clause 8. — Any candidate requiring admission more than thirteen weeks after his election, must be again proposed and balloted for, as in the case of a new candidate. Clause 9. — The rejection of any candidate for membership shall be immediately intimated to every Subordinate Lodge in the city, town or village in which such rejection takes place. Clause 10. — No Candidate who has been rejected can again be proposed for membership until at least six months after his rejection. Clause 11. — No person shall be admitted to honor- ary membership in this lodge, nor hold membership in this and and any other Subordinate Lodge of this Order at the same time. ' Clause 12. — No proposition for membership, either by initiation or by card, shall be received or acted upon, if the applicant's residence be out of this jurisdiction (without the consent of the Grand Master of the jurisdiction in which he resides), nor if his residence be nearer to any other lodge, unless consent of the latter be obtained. DEGKEES. Clause 13. — Every Brother, previous to his receiv- ing any of the degrees, shall present a certificate frcm the P. S. that he is not in arrears to the lodge, and that he has paid all charges for the said degree, and then shall be balloted for. ii 8 Clause 14. —If, on such ballot, three or more black balls appear, he shall be rejected ; otherwise he shall be considered eli-jjible, and sha'l be admitted to the Degree or Degrees applied for. In case of rejec- tion, two weeks' notice in open lodge must be given before a ballot can again be hpd. Clause 16. — No certificate for degrees shall be granted until the candidate shall have paid the fees required therefor. Clause 16.—'^' withdrawal cards. Clause 17. — Any Brother in good standing and clear of the books, desiring to withdraw from this lodge, may signify such desire either personally in open lodge, or by a letter addressed to the Secretary, whereupon the lodge shall proceed to a ballot, with ball ballots, and a majority vote of the members present shall be necessary to the granting of such Withdrawal Card. If a majority of the members present refuse to grant such Card, the applicant there- for may tender a written resignation of his member- ship, and shall be entitle^! to receive from the Secre- tary, under the seal of the lodge, a certificate that he has resigned membership, and such certificate shall be sufficient evidence that the Brother was in good standing at the time of his resignation ; provided that on the refusal of the Card, the member applying for the same shall have the right of appeal to the Grand Lodge. RE-ADMISSION. Clause 18. — Should any Brother, receiving a Withdrawal Card from this lodge, apply within twelve ♦ Grand Sire White's decision this year declares this Clause to b« illegal. 9 r more 'wise he itted to if rejec- 3 given hall be he fees ig and om this lally in sretary, k, with embers »f such embers t there- lember- Secre- ihat he e shall ti good ed that pplying to the t^mg a twelve ise to h9 months thereafter to be re-admitted a member, and be accepted, the lodge may remit in his favor the entrance fee, or such proportion thereof as they may think fit. OFFICERS. ELECTIVE OFFICERS. Clause 19, — The elective Officers of this Lodge shall be Noble Grand, Vice-Grand, Recording Secretary, Permanent Secretary and Treasurer. Clause 20. — No Brother shall be eligible for the office of N. G. until he has served a term as V. G ; nor for V G. until he has served a term in some inferior office — except that of Chaplain -has attained the Third degree, and is in good standing. Clause 21. — All officers shall be eligible for re- election. Clause 22. — Nomination for the elective Officers shall be made only at the two meetings next preceeding that fixed for the Election thereto and no Brother shall be nominated who has not signified his willing- ness to accept the office for which he may be named, and no nominee shall be allowed to retire after the nominations have been declared closed. Clause 28. — The election of officers shall take place at the last regular meeting in each term. Clause 24.— If for any elective office, or for the office of Representative to the Grand Lodge, only < ne Brother shall be in nomination, such brother shall be declared elected by acclamation ; should there be two or more candidates duly nominated, the members present shall proceed to elect one of such candidates by ballot, aud only members in good standing shall be entitled to vote. y 10 Clause 25. -A majority of all the legal votes cast shall be necessary to election ; should there be no choice of an otiicer at a,ny ballot, a new ballot shall lorthwith take place, and after each ballot the name ot the candidate who may have received the smallest number of votes, as well as those who shall receive no votes, shall be withdrawn. APPOINTED OFFICERS. Clause 26.— The appointed Officers of this Lodge shal be W., C.. G L G,, R. S. N. G.. L. S. N. G . R. S. V. G., L S. V. G., R. S. S., and L. S. S., and tl"^ lodge may at its option, a-id a Cliaplain. ^^^1;:^''%^ ^^'—T^^-^^^Q officers shall b3 appointed by the ^. G., immediately after his installation : except the R. S. V. G. and the L. S. V. G., who shall be appointed at the same time by che V G. Clause 28.— All Brothers ap[)ointed as Officers must be in good standing, and mast have attained to the Third Degree. Clause 29. -The N. G., with the consent of the lodge, may appoint as 0. G, a Brother of the Third T/e^ree belonging to any other lodge. VACANCIES. Clause 30 —Any office, the occupant of which mayhave been absent without satisfacto^-y excuse from three successive regular meetings, may be declared vacant by vote of the lodge, on a motion to that ettect ; provided, notice of such motion has heen given at the regular meeting previous to that at which the vote IS taken. Clause 31.— Any vacancy in office shall be filled by election or appointment, as the case majube ; in the case of elective Officers, the election may take place m 11 tes cast be no >t shall e name mallest ieive no Lodge N. G., )., and bed by except lall be Officers aed to of the Third which I from clared that been svhich filled n the place on the second night of nomination ; and Brothers so elected or appointed, shall be entitled to the privileges and honors of the office, provided they complete the term. DUTIES AND POWERS. Claus«! 32. — The Officers of this lodge shall perform such duties, and be invested with such powers as are prescribed by the Charge Books and Usages of the Order, the Laws of the Grand Lodge and the lodsje to which they belong. Clause 33. — This lodge shall have authority to add thereto such duties and powers as may not be inconsistent with the provisions of the preceding clause. SESSIONS, TERMS, AND RETURNS. SESSIONS. Clause 34 — This lodge shall hold its meetings weekly or semi-monthly, on such evening and at such time as may be provided by its By-Laws ; provided always, that as decided by the Sovereign Grand Lodse, twenty-six nights service be required as the term of office. Clause 35. — Special sessions may be called by the N. G., such notice thereof being given as may be requit-ed by the By-Laws of the lodge. The notice shall contain the particular reason for calling the same, and no business but that expressed in such notice shall be entered upon at such special meeting. Clause 36. — No business shall be transacted at any regular or special meeting, unless at least five members of this lodge be then present, nor otherwise than according to the Rules of Order annexed to this Constitution. 12 Clause 87.— Members of other lodges may be forThl'T^' ^''^^^''' P'°^^*^^^ ^^^y gi^« ^^« Password bv^.n fIT' ^A'i'"^ ^P'?P"'^ ^^^^' °^ ^'^ introduced by an Elective Officer of the Grand Lodge, oj by any Representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge or Grand Encampment of Ontario. «nlv^T^^^T^^^' '^^^^ shall have no power to re- solve Itself, at any time, into Committee of the Whole. TERMS. «nnn.7''' ^9— ^I's terms of this lodge shall be semi- annual or annual, as provided by its By-Laws, and shall commence on the first regular meetings in Ju°y and January respectively, if semi-annual ; fnd on the first regular meeting in January if annual. the dtv'l r?T'>' '''"• "''''" b« J^^'d to close on the day on which the succeeding one may commence. BETUBNS. Clause 41.-It shall be the duty of the last Past ta^v „7n°.P''-P"-' and forward to the Grand Secre' erm of^fflr'"' """"f^'^tely on the expiry of their term of office, a regular return of the work of such term, with the result of the work of such teri^ with with r hlf'^^'r'"" °i°^''''- «*"- in ^^ordln e return a.1».»r IT. "^ ^"^ ''"°'"'' °' '^""'»' dtr^ct t^be „s^"°' "^'^ '"''^' '«"" «■»« *° *•'"«' Cla«8e 42.- Such semiannual return shall be a,ccompan,ed by the amount due the Grand Lodge • tne same being 25 cents for each unsuspended mem- fter on said return. K„*^fv"'f i^-~/ *°* °^ '"o '^''W^'s stall be payable the ./LP ^°' ^^*-'y """"* *"* ^'^y elapse after the close of any semi-annual term previous to the 18 returns required by Clause 41 being placed in the possession of the Grand Lodge. Clause 44.— Should this lodge, or the officers thereof, fail to make the returns required by the pre- ceding clauses, for twelve months, it shall thereby become liable to the forfeiture of its Charter ; and it shall be the duty of the last installed officers to trans- mit or surrender to the Grand Master, on requisition from him to that effect (or to such other Bj. other as may be appointed by the Grand Lodge or Grand Master to receive the same), the charter, books, paper, furniture and funds of the lodge. FUNDS. CONTRIBUTIONS. Clause 45.— There shall be two regular Funds of this lodge, to be known respectively as the Widows' and Orphans' Fund and the General Benefit Fund ; and the lodge may provide by its By-Laws for the in- stitution of a special fund or funds for any of the benevolent purposes contemplated by the Order ; pro- vided always, that in the case of every such special fund, the receipts and disbursements on account thereof shall be kept altogether distinct from the fegular funds hereby established, Clause 46. — The initiation fee of this lodge must be paid in every case previous to the admission of the candidate, and shall not be less than five dollars. Clause 47.— The charges for Degrees shall not be at a less rate than two dollars for each of the three Degrees ; and all moneys received on account of Degree charges shall be applied to the General Bene- 14 Clause 48.— The contribution of each member to the regular Benefit Fund of this lodge shall be deter- mined by By-Laws. Clause 49.— The lodge shall have the power of exacting such fees for visiting and withdrawal cards, and dismissal certificates, except when otherwise provided by the Sovereign Grand Lodge (to be applied to the General Fund), and such fines for neglect of duty, etc., (to be applied lothe ^Vidows'and Orphans' J^und)—as may be determined by the By-Laws. DISBURSEMENTS, Clause 50.-Every member, qualified as required by the By-Laws, if rendered incapable of following his usual or other attainable occupation, by sickness or disability, not occasioned by drunkenness or other immoral conduct on his part, shall be entitled to receive from the General Benefit Fund such weekly sick benefit as may be fixed by the By-Laws ; pro- vided always, that the lodge shall not be held to pay such benefit for any term of sickness shorter than one week, but after one week's sickness the Brother pHall be entitled to benefits for each additional day or days that he may be ill, unless the By-Laws of the lodge specially provide otherwise. Clause 51.— In case of the death of a Brother, qua ifled^as required by the By-Laws, there shall be paid to his widow, children, or other relatives who may at the time of his death have been depending on him for support, from the General Fund, as a funeral Benefit such sum as may be fixed by the By-Laws of this Lodge, and the lodge may also provide by its By- laws for the payment of a funeral benefit to a duly qualified Brother, on the demise of his wife, to assist m aeirftvinof tha pYT>pnoo° ^f ^'^- ' ' 15 Clause 52.— The lodge may, by its By-laws, make such provisions as shall seem meet for the relief of Brothers in a state of pecuniary distress. Clause 58.— The lodge shall make such disposition of the Widows' and Orphans' Fund, for the relief and benefit of the widows and orphans of deceased Brothers of this lodpfe, who were in good standing as required by the By-laws at the time of their decease, as it shall see fit, except by annuity. PENALTIES. Clause 54.— Any Brother who shall violate any of the principles of the Order, or infringe the Constitu- tion or By-laws of the lodge, shall be subject to be fined, reprimanded, suspended, or expelled, as the By-laws may direct, ancient usage require, or the lodge determine. trials. Clause 55.— Every Brother charged with any offence involving reprimand, suspension or expulsion (unless for non-payment of dues), shall be entitled to a fair trial, in accordance with the provisions of the clauses following. Clause 56.— No member of this lodge shall be put on trial, unless charges duly specifying his alleged offence shall be first submitted to the lodge in writing, by one or more Brothers of the Order in good stand- ing. Clause 57. — Any charge or charges so preferred shall be referred to a Committee of five members, three of whom shall be a quorum, to be chosen by ballot ; which Committee shall, with as little delay as the case will ad;.i :;, summon the parties and examine and determine the matters in question, in accordance with the Constitution and Ruler of Procedure on i 'in to Trials. In selecting this Committee, only one name shall be written upon any ballot. Clause 58 -Should the decision of the Committee; not involve the suspension or expelling of a member a motion to that effect shall be sSbmitTed to theTodge' by three or more of their number, in their name. ^ CYuse 59. -Any motion for the suspension or expulsion of a member shall be Announced at the two a A '"I' W P/*"°"' *° ">»' °« '^hich it is to be dec ded, which last meeting the Brother under chKrge shall be summoned to attend; and at the time so ^^tlt n^/*'' *' '"^^'T^ Brother be Sent Clause 60.— The lodge shall have the power at the meeting appointed for the decision, to vaZ'the fn°t^«^w;°°^ '^r-?jlT T^-^^ ''"»° *a' contained m the motion submitted by the Committee. APPEALS. Clause 61.— Any member shall have the right to appeal to the lodge from the decision of a Committee given under clause 57 ; and notice of the meS appointed for trying the appeal shall be given^t least one regular meeting previous. Clause 62.— On the evening appointed, the Com- mittee shall present to the lodge, in writin» the grounds on which their decision waL founded and the parties interested shall have the privilege ^f being heard before the odge, and the decision shall then bf confirmed, annulled, or modified, as a major ty of the members present shall determine. ^ tl,f w^^f 63._Any member interested shall have the right of appeal to the Grand Lodge of Ontario i- H„ ^w^^ »i/pc»i uo lurwaraea to the Grand )ii6 name 17 Secretary within three months from the date of the final action of the lodge on the matter to be appealed against; and the lodge shall be required to provide the appellant with a copy of all the proceedings in the case, regularly certified, upon receiving the costs and charges of copying and mailing the same ; which charges shall be refunded to the appellant in the event of his appeal being sustained. Clause 64. — In case of charge and trial where the penalty is fixed as suspension or expulsion, the accused may immediataly, on or before the time of making his appeal to the Grand Lodge, file an applica- tion for an arrest of judgment with the Secretary of his lodge, and send a copy thereof to the Grand Master (which application the Grand Master may refuse) and at the same time the accused shall pay all dues and demands against him to that date ; and thereupon his %tatu% in the lodge shall not be afiected by reason of such trial and Conviction while such appeal is pending, unless, after filing such application; he shall fail to perfect his appeal in the time provided, or the Grand Master shall refuse the application. Then, in such cases, the judgment of the lodge shall be enforced in the same manner as in cases where no arrest of judgment has been applied for. Such member shall not be entitled to a visiting or withdrawal card or dismissal certificate during such arrest of judgment. REINSTATEMENT. Clause 65. — When any Brother, suspended for a definite period, for any other cause than non-payment of dues, desires to be reinstated before the expiration of his suspension, his case shall be referred to a Com- mittee of five Brothers, who, after due investigation, Ml |i i : ■M i : I ilil 18 shall report at the next regular meeting ; and if a majority of the members then present shall vote in his favor, lie shall thereupon be declared ehgible for reinstatement, and, with the consent of the Grand Liodge, may be reinstated. 1 ^t^'V?! ^^P— No Brother shall be reinstated until lie shall have paid any arrearages against him at the time ot his suspension, and all dues that may have accrued since th^n, except in cases of suspension for non-payment of dues. Clause 67.— No Brother who has been legally expelled, or who has ceased to be a member for non- payment of dues, except members of defunct iodc^es and those possessing dismissal certificates, shall °be again admitted to membership in any lodge of this Order without the consent of the lodge from which he was expelled or dropped, and in no case shall he be readmitted without comphance with all the forms for new applicants, excepting the ceremony of initiation : and, excepting also that in the case of a non-resident, he shall not be required to re-sign the Constitution. Clause 68,— Any Brother suspended for non-pay- ment of dues, may, at any time prior to six months thereafter, become reinstated in his lodge upon pay- ment of the amount due by him at the date of his suspension, together with such sum as may nave accrued since that time. Any Brother so suspended tor six months, shall cease to be a member. EEGALIA AND JEWELS. REGALIA. Clause 69.-The regalia of the Order shall be as follows : Collars of Subordinate Lodge shall be white trimmed with the emblematic cnlnr nf tb^ D- — ^ 19 intended to be represented, namely : First Degree, pink ; Second Degree, blue ; Third Degree, scarlet ; Initiatory Degree, a plain white collar, Rosettes of the appropriate color may be worn upon the collar. The Noble Grand, Secretary, and Treasurer shall each wear a scarlet collar trimmed with white or silver ; the Vice- Grand, a blue collar trimmed in like manner. Supporters of the Noble Grand and Vice- Grand shall wear sashes the color of those officers respectively. Warden and Conductc^r, black sashes ; Scene Supporters, white sashes ; Chaplain, white sash ; Outside Guardian, scarlet sash ; Inside Guard- ian, scarlet sash. The position of each officer shall be indicated by the jewel of the office. Past Grands shall wear scarlet collars or sashes trimmed with white, or with silver lace or fringe ; and those having attained the Royal Purple Degree may have trimmings of yellow metal. JEWELS. Clause 70. — The jewel of a Past Grand is a five-pointed star ; of Noble Grand, crossed gavels ; of Vice-Grand, hour glass ; of Secretary, crossed pens ; of Treasurer, crossed keys ; of Warden, crossed axes ; of Conductor, crossed wands ; of Guardian, crossed swords ; Supporters of the Noble Grand, a wand having branching arms connected with three links encompassing a gavel ; Supporters of the Vice-Grand, a wand arranged same as that of the Supporters of the Noble Gaand, encompassing an hour glass ; Scene Supporters, a wand arranged in same manner, en- compassing a burning torch; Chaplain, a wand arranged in same manner, encompassing a Bible ; each to be of white metal, three and a half inches in length. 20 Clause 71.— Funeral regalia consists of a black crape rosette, having a centre of the color of the higliest degree to which the wearer has attained, to be worn on the left breast, with a sprig of evergreen above, and such jewel or jewels as the Brother may be entitled to wear, suspended below. But the lodge may wear the ordinary regalia at funerals, either in connnection with or as a substitute for this simple regalia, by obtaining a dispensation from the Grand Master or D. D. G. M. Clause 72 — The ordinary mourning badge to be worn in memory of a deceased Brother, is a strip of black crape passed through one button-hole of the }eft lapel of the coat, tied with a narrow ribbon of the color of the highest degree the wearer has attained. To be worn for one month. Clause 73.— Past officers and members of the Encampment Degrees, and all other members of the Order are entitled to wear the regalia and jewels pertaining to the highest degrees they have taken. BYLAWS, ETC, BY-LAWS. Clause 74.— This lodge shall stand fully invested with the power to adopt, repeal, alter or amend from time to time, such By-laws and resolutions as may be deemed expedient ; provided they do not in any wise contravene any part of this Constitution, the Consti. tution and By-laws of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, or the principles and customs of the Order. Clause 75.— All such By-laws shall be immediately forwarded in duplicate to the G-and Secretary, authenticated by the seal of the lodge and the signa- ture of its N. G. and Secretary, one copy to be 81 retained by the Grand Lodge and the other to be returned to the lodge, certified as approved or other- wise, as the case may be ; and no such by-laws shall be operative until approved by the Grand Lodge, or, in its recess, by its Committee on Laws of Subordinates. AMENDMENTS. Clause 76. — This Constitution, or any part thereof, shall not be altered, amended, suspended, or annulled, unless by action of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, and then only by a two-thirds vote of. the representatives present and voting. 22 RULES OF ORDER. FOR LODGES SUBORDINATE TO THE GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. I. — As soon as the Presiding Officer shall have taken the chair, the officers and brothers present shall take their respective stations, and the lodge shall then be opened in ancient forai. II. — The order of procedure, after opening, shall be as follows ; I. — Calling of the roll of officers. 2. — The reading by the secretary of the minutes of the last lodge night ; the consideration of any objections which may be made to any part thereof, and their approval, with or without amendment, as the case may require. 3. — The consideration of any excuses which may be offered by absentees from previous meetings. 4. — The receiving atid consideration of any reports from the Visiting Committee, or from other brothers who may have to report the fact of any brother being sick or in distress. 5. — The nomination or election of officers, on the evening designated for such nomination or ! 'Ction. 6. — The receiving and consideratiov of reports of Com- mittee on Character, and balloting lhureo.% 7. — The initiation of candidates for membership. 8. — The receiving of propositions for membership, and their reference to Committees on Character. 9. — The receiving and consideration of any reports of • 'fficers of Standing Committees, which may require to be made in pursuance of the by-laws. .10. — The receiving and consideration of any reports of Special vyonirriittccs, tn tiie ofuer 01 tueir senionty. E GRAND ^Q taken the 1 take their e opened in shall be as nutes of the ctions which proval, with k ch may be reports from rs who may J sick or in the evening rts of Com- )ip. jership, and f reports of quire to be r reports of 88 ^'•— The reading and consideration of accounts and other communicationsi in the hands of the Secretary. 12.— Good and welfare : hen\^ first, unfinished business, m order of prioiity at former meetings ; and secondly, new bus.ness. 1 3- — The closing of the lodge. m*— Any member offering a motion must do so in writing, if a request to that eflFect be made by the Secretary, the Presiding Officer, or the lodge. IV.— No question shall be put by the Presiding Officer, uuless regularly moved and seconded ; nor be open for consideration until so put ; and, when put, no other motion shall be receivable, unless it be a motion-— 1. To adjourn ; 2. To lay on the table ; 3. To put the previous question ; 4. To postpone 5. To refer : or 6. To amend. These several motions, if made, shall have the precedence in the order above stated, and the first, second and third thereof, shall be decided without debate. y.-The previous question shall be put from the Chair, only after it shall have been ascertained that the call there- for IS sustained by a majority of of the members of the lodge present, and shall then always be put in the words following: ''Shall the question he now put?" which words shall be understood to have reference to whatever question may be pending immediately before such call for the previous question may have been made. VI.— If the vote of the lodge taken pursuant to such call for the previous question, be in the affirmative, the Presid- ing Officer shall thereupon forthwith put to vote the question so pending, immediately before such call, and shall allow no amendment or further debate thereon ; and if, on the other hand, the vote of the lodge be in the negative the Presiding Officer shall be thereby precluded from putting- to vote, during the remainder of the current term, the question pending as aforesaid. ^^11-— Any member may require the division of a question when the sense will admit of it. * Via.— When a blank is to be filled, the question shall first be taken on the highest sum or number, or longest or latest time proposed. [:fi|i|ii 'ill :i,»,H u IX.— The Yeas and Nays shall be taken and recorded on the call of any member duly seconded. X. — After any question, except that of indefinite postpone- ment or the previous question, may have been decided, any two members, having voted in the majority, may, at the same or next regular meeting, move for a reconsideration thereof; but no discussion on the main question shall be allov/ed upon such motion. XI.— Any question decided by the lodge shall not again be brought before it, otherwise than by reconsideration, as provided in the foregoing rule, unless notice thereof shall have been given at the meeting immediately preceding j and such notice shall not be received during the term in which the question lias been decided. XII.— Every member shall have the privilege of speaking twice on any question, but not oftener, unless by permission of the Presiding Officer. XIII. — Any Brother intending to speak on a question shall rise in his place and respectfully address the Presiding Officer, confining himself to the question, and avoiding personalities ; and, should more than one Brother rise to speak at the same time, the Presiding Officer shall deter- mine which is entitled to the floor. XIV.— The Presiding Officer, or any member, may call a Brother to order while speaking ; and in such cases the debate shall be forthwith suspended, and the Brother so called to order shall not proceed until the point of order thus raised be determined, nor speak upon such point of order unless it be to make necessary explantion or appeal from the decision of the chair. XV. — In all cases where a member may appeal from the decision of the Chair, he shall use the words following, and none other, unless it be for necessary explanation: " JV. G., I respectfully appeal from the decision of the Chair to the Lodge," and the lodge shall, after such explanation from the Presiding Officer as he shall deem necessary, proceed forth- with to consider and vote upon the question : *♦ WHl the Lodge sustain the decision of the Chair?" Xyi.— Any Brother who may have been called to order for manifestation of temper, or improper feeling, must apologize to the Lodge or to any aggrieved party, if required to do so by the Presiding Officer^ and shall not sne.ak again on the 25 ecorded on e postpone- ?cided, any lay, at the msideration >n shall be not again eration, as lereof shall preceding ; le term in >f speaking permission a question ft Presiding i avoiding ler rise to jhall deter- may call a cases the Brother so f order thus it of order ppeal from 1 from the >wing, and i: ''N. G., ^air to the )n from the ceed forth- " Will the o order for t apologize ed to do so ain on the pending question, unless it be to explain or apologize, unless specially permitted to do sc by the Presiding Officer. XVII. — The Presiding Officer of the Lodge may, at any time, require all members present to vote upon any pending question, or may excuse any member or members from so doing. XVIII. — Brothers, not members of this lodge, may address the lodge on receiving permission to that effect from the Presiding Officer. XIX. — No Brother shall retire while the lodge is open, without the permission of the Presiding Officer. XX. — A notice to suspend or alter the Order of Proced- ure, as contained in Rule II, for the remainder of a meeting, may, at any time, be carried by a vote of not less than two- thirds of the members present and voting thereon ; but no fuotion to suspend or alter such Order of Procedure for a longer term shall at any time be put to vote. XXI. — These Rules, or any part thereof, shall only be altered, amended, suspended or annulled (except in the case provided for by rule XX) by action of the Grand Lodge of Ontario. [For the convenience of Lodges, the Rules of Procedure on Trials are placed here, though not part of the Constitu- tion.] RULES OF PROCEDURE ON TRIALS. ist. — All charges against members of this Order shall be drawn substantially in the manner prescribed in ** Form A," and be submitted direct to the lodge of which the accused is a member, in duplicate, signed by a member of the Order in good standing. The general charge shall be an averment of " Conduct unbecoming an Oddfellow," followed by speci- fication or specifications, stating the time, place, and circumstances of the offence or offisnces. 2nd. — The lodge shall, immediately after the reading of the charge, choose by ballot a committee of five, as near as possible from among the peers of the accused, three of whom shall be a quorum, to whom the charge shall be referred. In selecting this Committee, only one name shall be written upon any ballot, ind the first selected shall be the Convenor thereof. Ill liiii! i 26 3rd.— The accused or accuser or any member of the lodg-e actmg- for either of them, may challeng-e, for cause, any name appearing on the ballot. The g-rounds of challeng-e shall be stated and considered by the Lodg-e, and a majority vote shall be necessary to sustain the objection made. 4th.— The Secretary shall affix the seal of the Lodge to one copy of the charg-e and specifications, and certify it substantially, according to •' Form B," and serve or cause the same to be served upon the accused, either personally or by leaving it at his usual place of residence. The Sec- retary shall also certify, under seal, the duplicate charge, and deliver it to the Convenor of the Committee, with the notice, according to '* Form C," of these rules. 5th.— The accused shall, within one week of the receipt by him of the charge and specifications, serve his plea or ansvyer to the same upon the Convenor of the Committee, by either or several of the answers shown in ♦♦ Form E." 6th.— The Convener of the Committee shall, on receipt of the plea in defence, or at the expiration of the time limited therefor, with reasonable diligence, call a meeting of the Committee, to attend which the accuser or accused shall be served with personal notice, if they can be found, or by leaving the same at their usual place of residence, according to " Form D," at least one week prior to the time fixed for trial. 7th.— At the meeting, a Chairman and Secretary shall be appointed, and the trial proceed by examination of the parties and witnesses on their behalf. Either party may amend their proceedings, by leave of the Committee. 8th.— The report of the Committee shall state their finding on each specification of the charge, according to "Form F," and shall be accompanied by an accurate record of their proceedings, rulings and decisions, together with the original evidence taken during the trial, which shall be submitted to the Lodge within a reasonable time after the case has been submitted to them. Should there be a minor- ity report, it may be presented in a similar manner, at the same time. The minutes of the Committee should show : L~The date and place of each meeting, and the parties present. •IL— The exceptions taken by either party, and the decis- ions thereon, in. —Parol evidence in full, subscribed by the witnesses. I of the lodg-e cause, any )f challeng-e d a majority nade. e Lodge to d certify it ve or cause r personally The Sec- ate charg-e, e, with the the receipt his plea or Committee, orm E." n receipt of ime limited ting- of the or accused 1 be found, residence, rior to the ry shall be tion of the party may ttee. heir finding- '•Form F," •d of their with the h shall be ; after the be a minor- er, at the Id show : the parties 1 the decis- witnesses. I •^ 27 IV. — All documentary evidence, marked as exhibits. 9th. — The finding of the Committee shall be entered in the lodg-e minutes by the Secretary, who shall forthwith notify both parties that the report has been submitted, and all parties shall be entitled to make a copy thereof. loth. — The lodg-e shall take up the report for considera- tion at the regular meeting to be held two weeks after it has been submitted, and may amend, afiirm, or reverse the finding of the Committee upon any one or all of the allega- tions in the charge or their ruling thereon, nth. — The final decision of the lodge shall be notified to both parties, by the Secretary, immediately. 12th. — Either party may appeal from the decision of the lodge to the Grand Lodge, within three months from the action of the lodge thereon. The lodge shall transmit to the Grand Secretary a copy of all the proceedings, regularly certified, upon receiving the costs and charges of copying and mailing the same. Form A.— CHARGE AND SPECIFICATIONS. To Lodge No I. O. O. F. : The undersigned, a member in good standing of Lodge No does hereby charge Bro. A. B. of Lodge No with conduct unbecoming an Oddfellow ; the grounds of such charge being more fully set forth m the following specifications, to wit : I St. — For that he, the said A. B., did, on the day Oi 18 . . . . , at the (Specify the offence and circuin- sfanceSy and continue with further specifications. Each separate ihi7ig in violation of law to he under a separate place in the charge.) Contrary to the laws and usages of the Order. Date (Signed.) B. B. F-ORM B.— NOTICE OF CHARGE TO THE ACCUSED. (Date) 18..., Bro I hereby enclose a copy of Charge and specifications preferred against you by of The same was referred to a committee, consisting of (give names). You are required to file your answer to the charge and specifications, according to the form prescribed, within one week from the service of this notice, with the first named member of the committee, who will notify you of the time and nla.ce of trial. Fraternally Secretary. '(!;5i illj!:!' Ill if' i' ■II ||«H! ': t riiiiK.f, n ^- I llHi • '! i j i! >i ; 28 Form C— NOTICE TO CONVENOR OF COMMITTEE. (Date) i8 To Bro I enclose you a charge preferred by against which Liiarge was referred to (give names) for trial, of which committee you are convenor. The accused was served with a copy of the charge on the day of and notified to file his answer thereto with you within one week, when you will cause the committee to meet and proceed with the trial. Fraternally, Secretary. Form D.— NOTICE TO ACCUSER OR ACCUSED. (Date) i8.... To A. 6. or C. D. (as the case may be, one to each patty) The Committee on Trial of the charge and specifications made by against will meet at .... on day of at o'clock p. m., to hear and determine the same. You are required to attend with your witnesses, and (prosecute or defend the samCy as the case may be). I am yours fraternally, Convenor of Committee. Form E.— PLEAS IN DEFENCE. I. — A. B., mentioned in the charge and specifications, preferred by B. B., on the day of say : I St. — That the offence in the charge mentioned is not within the legal jurisdiction of the lodge. 2nd. — That I ani not guilty. 3rd. — Guilty. 4th. — I admit the fact stated, but will justify the alleged offence. 5th. — The complaint is frivolous. Form F.— REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TRIAL. (Date) 18 ■ To Lodge No L O. O. F. r The undersigned (a majotity of the) committee appointed to investigate the charge and specifications preferred by . . . ... against respectfully report as follows : (State the finding on each specification ). The minutes of the com- mittee, evidence taken, and papers pertaining to the trial, are submitted herewith. (Signed by the Committee.) 1 \ 1 tha age wh ,-1 [' So^ suit ace per ove % rec the 654 To ^ m the '■^m fer da^ tol ^1 To ■ ap ^B tht ^^ To r 1 ^^^ 29 IMITTEE. i8 ainst ?sj for trial, :cused was y of within one meet and . Secretary. ;CUSED. i8 each pat fy J )ecifications t ick p. m., to d to attend he same, as Committee. ecifications, say : ined is not the alleged I TRIAL. ... .18.... >. F. r ;e appointed "erred by . . . ows: (State of the com- o the trial, Form G.— DECLARATION OF WITNESS. You sincerely declare, upon your honor as an Oddfellow, that the evidence )'ou shall give in the matter of against now pending, shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Thus you declare. [The following additional forms are recommended by the Sovereign Grand Lodge, as are here submitted, modified to suit the laws and usages of this jurisdiction. Notices to accused and witnesses should, if possible, be delivered personally, and should be endorsed on the back as delivered, over the signature of the person so delivering ; and the receipt thereof should be acknowledged over the signature of the person to whom it is delivered.— JOUR. S. G. L., pp. 6542, 6590.— C] Form H.— SUBPOENA. Lodge No .... I. O. O. F. To You are hereby notified and required to appear before the commtttee heretofore appointed to try the charges pre- ferred by Bro at on the day of 18 at o'clock of that day, to testify as a witness therein on behalf of said Bro By order of the Committee. Sec. Com. Form I.— NOTICE OF FILING REPORT. Lodge No I. O. O. F. To »8 Sir and Bro.— Take notice that the committee heretofore appointed to try the charges preferred against you by Bro have th|is day filed their report thereon, which will be considered by the lodge at the meeting to be held on the evening of the day of 18 Yours in F. L. and T., Rec. Sec. Form J.— NOTICE OF APPEAL. To Lodge No . . . . I. O. O. F. : Take notice that the undersigned hereby appeals from the action and judgment of this lodge ir the matter of Hi ^ 30 chargfes preferred against him by Bro , on the fol- lowing- grounds : — I St. — The evidence was insufficient to sustain such charges, or the report cf the committee thereon, in this (here insert where the evidence was insufficient ). 2nd. — Errors committed at the trial, by the Trial Com- mittee, as follows ; {Here insert errors complained of). Dated at the day of i8 EVIDENCE AND WITNESSES. the I. — The evidence competent to be admitted before Committee on Trial shall be : a. — Parol evidence (/. e., testimony of living witnesses before the Committee). b. — Depositions procured in the manner prescribed by the Sovereign Grand Lodge. c. — Regularly certified minutes of the Lodge. d. — Regularly proved documentary evidence. Hearsay evidence cannot be received. The Committee will determine the admissibility of evidence offer- ed, subject to exception by either party. The exception so taken shall be noted by the Commit- tee upon its minutes. 2. — Members of the Order shall testify under their obliga- tions as Oddfellows, according to " Form G," to be administered by the Chairman of the Committee. In case either the party making a charge, or the party against whom a charge has been made, desires to have the evidence of any person not a member of the Order, the same shall be taken as follows : The party giving the evidence shall make a statutory declaration of all the facts relating to the matter within his own knowledge, in the manner provided for the taking of statutory declaratious by chapter 37 of the Statutes of Canada, 37 Victoria (1874), and to be taken before any of the persons therein authorized to take such declarations ; and such declarations when so taken, shall be received by the Committee appointed to try the case ; provided always that the party procur- ing such declaration to be taken, shall give to the opposite party forty-eight hours notice, in writing, of the time and place where and when such declaration 81 , on the fol- Listain such in this (here Trial Com- ?fl? 0/). lo . . . • before the g witnesses escribed by e. J. Hearsay Committee dence offer- )arty. The the Commit- their oblig-a- G," to be k ^« rge, or the ide, desires ;mber of the ; a statutory atter within ded for the T 37 of the to be taken sed to take IS when so e appointed arty procur- sive to the writing-, of declaration '% will be taken, and the party receiving such notice shall have the right to attend at the same time and place appointed, for the purpose of asking such questions as he may wish of the party making such declaration, and the replies to such questions shall be embodied in the declaration ; and in case such notice as is herein required shall not be given, such declaration shall not be received by the Committee in evidence. Should the party so notified not attend at the time and place appointed, the declaration shall be taken in his absence, and shall be received bv the Committee as if the said party had been present. 3.— Depositions of absent witnesses shall be procured by interrogatories and cross-interrogatories, in the form pre- scribed by the Sovereign Grand Lodge, subject to objection by either party, to be determined by the Committee. 4.— The attendance of witnesses must be procured by the party desiring to call them. 5.— Any member of the Order refusing or neglecting to give evidence or produce documentary evidence in his possession, upon the application of the party requiring his testimony, shall then be required by the Committee to give such evidence, and if he shall refuse, after being so required by the Committee to give or produce such evidence, he shall be reported to his lodge, which lodge shall take such action as they may deem necessary to compel the production of such evidence. SUSPENSION AND REINSTATEMENT. The following is the law regarding Suspension and Rein- statement, and is inserted here for the benefit of all concerned, though not a part of the Constitution.— Report of Legislative Committee, Sovereign Grand Lodge, 1880 :— Resolved, That a member of the Order who becomes in arrears for dues for the period of one year, may be suspend- ed or dropped from membership, but he cannot ue expelled from the Order on account of being in arrears for dues. Resolved, That a member suspended or dropped from membership, for non-payment of dues, may be reinstated in the lodge or encampment from which he has been suspended or dropped, within one year after suspension, by paying the amount of one year's dues, and being reinstated in the man- ner prescribed by the local law. mM ' m 82 Resplvedf That after one year from the date of suspension a member dropped or suspended for non-payment of dues, may be reinstated upon the payment of the fee charged for an initiate of the same age, or such less sum as the By-laws may prescribe. Resolved, That a member suspended or dropped from membership, for non-payment of dues, who makes applica- tion for reinstatement and for a Withdrawal Card, for the purpose of uniting with another lodge or encampment in the same jurisdiction, may be reinstated and granted a final Card, at any time within five years from the date of suspen- sion, upon the payment of one year's dues and the usual price of a Card. Resolved, That a member suspended or dropped for non- payment of dues, after five years suspension, wishing to join a lodge or encampment in the same jurisdiction, shall be entitled to receive, and the lodge or encampment shall grant, upon proper application, a Dismissal Certificate, upon the receipt of one dollar. Resolved, That a lodge or encampment, upon proper application and the receipt of one dollar, may, at the dis- cretion of the lodge or encampment, by a majority vote of the members present, grant a Dismissal Certificate to a member suspended for non-payment of dues, to enable such suspended member to join a lodge in the same jurisdiction, before the five years have expired. Resolved, That a member suspended or dropped for non- payment of dues, wishing to regain membership in another jurisdiction than that in which he was suspended or dropped, shall be entitled to receive, and the lodge or encampment to which he belonged shall grant, upon proper application, a Dismissal Certificate, upon the receipt oi" one dollar. Resolved, That where the books of an extinct lodge or encampment have been lost or destroyed, the Grand Sec- retary or Grand Scribe, as the case may be, upon being satisfied of the good standing of any member of such extinct lodg^e or encampment, may issue to him a Card of With- drawal. Where the books of a defunct lodge or encamp- ment are in the possession of a Grand Scribe or Grand Secretary, he may issue Cards to former members of the defunct Subordinate ; such Cards shall have the same privilege as a Card ^-sued by an existing Subordinate. 88 of suspension nent of dues, ; charged for s the By-laws Iropped from akes applica- 3ard, for the mpment in the anted a final ite of suspen- nd the usual pped for non- i^ishing- to join :ion, shall be npment shall 1 Certificate, Resolved, That Dismissal Certificates may be received upon deposit in any lodge or encampment, as the case may be, but the privilege of visiting a lodge or encampment shall not be awarded to the holder of a Dismissal Certificate. The Certificate shall be provided by the Grand Correspond- ing and Recording Secretary, and be sold as other- supphes are sold, at the same rates as Cards. When State Grand Officers grant Cards to former members of defunct lodges, the Brother receiving the Card is not entitled to the A. T. P. W. The Card cannot be used for visiting lodges, but is good for deposit only by the hold- er as an Ancient Oddfellow. Resolved, That all laws. By-laws or provisions thereof, that are inconsistent with the above general laws, conditions and regulations, are hereby abrogated or repealed. upon proper 'y at the Uis- jority vote of •tificate to a 3 enable such I jurisdiction, •ped for non- ip in another d or dropped, icampment to ipplication, a loiiar. ict lodge or Grand Sec- upon being tf such extinct ird of With- ; or encamp- be or Grand mbers of the e the same rdinate. 1 1 81 BY-LAWS. Charter granted by the Grand Lodge of Ontario, and Lod^e instituted June 26th, i8gj. Saltts Prater nitas Suprema lex esto. Clause 1. -This Lodge shall be known as Harmony Lodge, No. 115, I 0. F..and by virtue of a charter granted and presented on the 26th day ot Juiie, 1878. by the Grand Lodge of the Province of Ontario, possessing the full powers of a Subordi- nate Lodge. LOCATION, MEETINGS, ETC. Clause 2. -This Lodge shall hold its regular meetings at the corner of Dalhousie and George streets in the City ofBrantforJ, on Tuesday evenings ot each week, at eight o'clock, p. m. Clause 3. -The Lodge shall be opened within ten minutes after the appointed time. If the N. G or V. G. be absent, any P. G. shall take the Chair. Clause 4 —At any regular or special meeting, five members, including one qiialified to preside, shall consLitute a quorum, and be qualified to transact business. .u^xT^^^^^ 5.— Special meetings shall be ordered by the N G. or by a majority vote of the Lodge, or by a call of any five members, in writing, stating the object of such meeting. ■' Clause 6^- Whenever a special meeting shall be cahed, tue xvecording Secretary shall notify all the 86 members in good standing (residing in the city) either by written or by verbal notice, or by publication in one or more daily newspapers, and such notice shall state the object of said meeting, and no other business shall be transacted than that for which said meeting IS called. Clause 7. — All Officers shall wear the regalia of their respective offices while present in the Lodge, and all members may wear the regalia of the highest degree they may have attained. TERMS. Clause 8. — The terms of this Lodge shall be semi- annual, and shall commence on the first regular meetings in January and July. MEMBERSHIP, ETC. Clause 9. — See clauses 2 to 12 of Constitution. Clause 10 —One week's notice shall be given in writing of any brother's intention to propose a candi- date for membership, the notice to state the proposed candidate's name, age, residence, and occupation. Clause 11. — Applications for membership shall be on th« form provided by the Grand Lodge, and accompanied by the sum of three dollars, one dollar of which shall be paid for the medical examination named above, and the remaining two dollars shall be paid to the credit of the candidate's initiation fee, provided he appear for initiation within the time required by the Constituti'm, after his election, other- wise such two dollars shall be placed to the credit of the Widow and Orphans' Fund ; but in the event of the candidate's rejection, the said two dollars shall be returned to him. m !! 86 Clause 12. — The N. G. shall cause the ballot box to be placed in full view of the Lodge, and a ballot shall be taken, which shall, after the members have deposited their ballots, be examined by the V, G. and N. G, and the N. G. shall declare the result to the Lodf^e. Clause 13. — Every member shall give his place of residence to the P. Sec, in writing, and whenever he changes his residence, he shall notify the P. Sec of such change, or forfeit his claim to the attention of the visiting committee. ELECTION OF OFFICERS, Clause 14. — Before proceeding to open the poll for an election of officers, the N. G. shall appoint two members of the Degree of Truth, in good standing, to be tellers, whose duty it shall be to guard the ballot box, to count the votes, and to make return thereof to the N. G. and to the Lodge. Clause 15, — The elective officers shall be as pro- vided for in clauses 19 to 25 of Constitution Clause 16.— The appointed officers shall be as provided for in clauses 26 to 29 of Constitution. Clause 17.— This Lodge shall appoint a Host, whose duty it shall be to keep the Lodge room in good order at all times ; to keep it comfortably heated in cold weather, and shall at all meetings keep fresh water in the Lodge room, and it shall be his duty to act as 0. G. for this Lodge, when appointed by the N. G. For such services he shall receive forty cents for each meeting of the Lodge, and for each night he is not attending to his duties, he shall forfeit fifty cents, unless he furnish a substitute. No member shall retain the place of Host, who is not willing to act as 1 ballot box I a ballot bera have V, G. and lit to the [8 place of lenever he ^ Sec of tention of 1 the poll 3point two standing, guard the ke return e as pro- lall be as ition. a Host, room in bly heated [eep fresh his duty ointed by cents for ight he is fifty cents, iber shall to act as 87 0. G., provided that no one can be obtained who will accept both. DUTY OF OFFICERS. —JUNIOR PAST OKAND. Clause 18.— The duty of the J. P. G. shall be to attend all meetings, act as sitting P. G., deliver the charge of that otlice at initiations, and perform such other duties as the Lodge may require. NOBLE GRAND. Clause 19.— It shall be the duty of the Noble Grand to preside in the Lodge, and enforce a due observance of the Constitution and laws, and a proper respect for the Grand Lodge of Ontario ; to see that all orticers of the Lodge perform their duties as en- joined by the several charges and these laws ; to appoint all committees and officers not otherwise provided for ; to give the casting vote in case of a tie (except in case of an appeal from his own decision) on all matters and questions before the Lodge, except the vote be by ballot ; to announce the result of all ballotiiigs or other votes by the Lodge ; to convene special meetings of the Lodge, when deemed expedient; to draw upon the Treasurer for all sums that have been voted by the Lodge or that may be necessary to pay the benefits provided for by these laws He shall read clause 85 of these by-laws immedi- ately on the rejection of a candidate for initiation or degrees. He sha'l require brothers to maintain good order, and perform such other duties as pertain to his office by law, VICE GRAND. Clause 20. — The Vice Grand shall assist the N. G. in presiding in the Lodge ; he shall appoint^ a minor- ity of all committees of investigation o^ p.V.n.rar-f.Pr ! oiiUiLactci 88 shall assist in examining all balloting by ball ballots ; shall have special charge of the door, under the N. G. ; shall preside in the absence of the N. G. ; and shall perform all other duties required by the charges and usages of the Order. BECORDINO SECRETARY. Clat SE 21. — It ?hall be the duty of the Recording Secretary to keep a fair and impartial record of the Lodge ; write all communications ; fill up all certifi- cates and cards granted by the Lodge; issue all summonses or notices, except as otherwise provided ; notify candidates of their election within one week after such election ; attest to all monies ordered to be paid at a regular meeting, and none other ; he shall notify the chairman of each special committee of his duties ; and perform such other duties as may be required of him by the Lodge and his charge ; and to deliver to his successor all books, papers, and other property appertaining to his oflice. For the faithful performance of his duties he shall receive from this Lodge the sum of fifteen dollars per year, payable quarterly. PERMANENT SECRETARY. Clause 22.— A Permanent Secretary shall be elected each term, and it shall be his duty to keep just and true accounts between the Lodge and its members, and report to the Lodge at every regular meeting, the names of such brothers as are reported sick and. are entitled t© sick benefits. He shall collect and receive all monies due to the Lodge, report at the close of each session the amount of receipts, and pay immediately to the Treasurer all monies in his hands, taking a receipt for the same. ballots ; jN. G. ; id shall ges and icording of the certifi- sue all Dvided ; e week ered to ler ; he amittee as may iharge ; rs, and e shall ars per all be keep md its regular sported to the -mount irer all imfi. 89 He shall notify (through the Post Office or other- wise) every member who is six months in arrears of dues to the Lodge, the notice to be addressed in accordance with the last named residence given to the P. S. by the brother, who is expected to notify that officer of any change of residence, within two weeks thereafter. He shall deliver to the N. G, on the night of his installation, a correct list of all the members of the LoHge, staling their residences and degrees attained c iretully noting those who are not entitled to benefits,' and those who are under definite suspension ; make out and produce in the Lodge, on the night of the installation of his successor, for the Grand Lodge a full return, as required by the Constitution, and shall deliver to his successor all books, and papers or other property appertaining to his office. For the faithful performance of his duties he shall receive from this Lodge the sum of twenty-five dollars per year, payable quarterly TREASURER. Clause 28. -It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive from the P. S. all monies of tHe Lodge and carefully to take charge of and deal with the same, and m such manner as may be required by the By-laws of this Lodge, duly passed, and in conformity therevnth, to pay all warrants signed by the N. G., if drawn on account of benefits due under these laws ; and also all other warrants signed by the N. G. and attested by the Secretary, but none others ; to keep correct account of all monies coming into his hands • to advise punctually the P. S. of the state of his books, whenever the same may require the levying of All jr tcoocoouiciiu uuuei- Clause ol oi cnese By-laws ; to 40 |i''" '!< lay before the Lodge a monthly statement of its funds, and at the last meeting in the term a full report of the receipts and disbursements of the term, with vouchers ; to have his books written up for the Finance Committee within fwenty four hours after such meeting ; and to deliver up, when legally called upon, all monies, bonds, papers, books, and other properties of the Lodge which may be in his hands to his successor, or to any other brothers whom the Lodge may appoint to receive them. Prior to his installation in office, the Treasnrer shall give a bond issued by one of the Canadian Guarantee Companies, for the term during which he is to serve, under such penalties and on such conditions as from time to time may be prescribed by the Lodge. The cost of said bond to be paid by the Lodge. APPOINTED OFFICERS. Clause 24. — All appointed officeis shall perform such duties as may be required by the Lodge, or by the Ritual, and by the laws and usages of the Order. Clause 25.— Every officer who may be required to state his duties or deliver any charge in the Lodge, shall commit his part to memory within two weeks after his installation. TRUSTEES. Clause 26.— At the last regular meeting in Dec- ember, the Lodge shall elect by ballot, without nomination, three trustees, of whom the first elected shall serve for three years, the second for two years, and the third for one year, and upon the last meeting night in December of each year thereafter, the Lodge shall elect one trustee for the term of three years, to fill the place of the retiring trustee, who shall be eligible for re-election. 41 Clause 27.--It shall be the duty of the trustees to take charge of all the property belonging to the Lodge ; to enter into and sign all contracts and agreements m the name of the Lodge, which may be ordered by a vote of the Lodge ; to hold in their custody the bank books, except at the time they may be required for the deposit or withdrawal of funds Ihey shall also hold in trust for the Lodge all stocks, mortgages, securities, investments, and funds No money shall be drawn from its place of deposit unless the Lodge consents by a two-third vote at a regular meeting, and the order shall be signed by the N. G and the Trustees, with the seal of the Lodge affixed. ^ They shall, at the first meeting in each term, make a full report, in writing, of all their financial transactions m the previous term, together with a full statement of the condition of funds under their charge and shall, when required, present a full report of the condition of the property of the Lodge, with such recommenaations and suggestions as they may deem conducive to the welfare of the Lodge. Any of the said Trustees, for non-performance of duty, or for misconduct, may be removed from office providinor a majority of the Lodge agree thereto. Clause 28. -The Lodge shall furnish the Trustees with a record-book, to be kept by the chairman, in which they shall enter all their transactions in behalf of the Lodge, and shall, on the first meeting night of each month, read or cause to be read from said book their transactions for the past month. Clause 29.-The Trustees shall be the Lodge Guardians of the orphan children of the Lod^e who are under fourteen years of age, and shall act with parental carp town rrla iham .".aass- 42 The Trustees shall visit the widow of a brother within a reasonable time after his burial, enquire into her circumstances, and report the same to the Lodge, and shall visit the widows and orphans as often as circumstances may require. They shall enter in their record -book the names of each widow and orphan of the Lodge, and their place of residence. Clause 80. — The Trustees shall deliver to their successors, or to such person or persons as the Lodge may appoint to receive them, the funds, books, vouchers, and other property in their hands appertain- ing to their office. Clause 31. — -In case a vacancy should occur in the Board of Trustees, the Lodge shall proceed to fill such vacancy at the next regular meeting thereafter. Clause 32. — The Trustees shall, on the night of their election, meet and organize by the election of a chairman, and notify the Lodge of the result. COMMITTEES AND THEIR DUTIES. Clause 33.— The N. G., on the night of his installation, shall appoint, subject to the approval of the Lodge, the following standing committees, to serve for the current term, viz. : a Finance and a Property Committee. Clause 34.— The Visiting Committee shall consist of the N. G., V. G., Rec. Sec'y, Per. Sec'y, Conductor. Right and Left S. of the N. G., whose duty it shall be to visit the sick, each brother to have his specified day. The N, G. shall take the day of the Lodge meeting night, and the others in daily rotation as specified above, and each of the brothers shall report to the brother ire into Lodge, ften as imes of ir place o their J Lodge books, )ertain- • in the to fill ireafter. ight of on of a of his oval of ees, to and a consist ductor. t shall 3ecified leeting )ecified to the 43 J'ho^f ?r" *^^ '^^^^'''^ succeeding the one on which the brother was reported to the Lodge. Clause 85 - When any member of this Lod^e Zv nf h" '^'-r'^^ '' '''^ °^ ^i^^bled it shall be ?he fn cVuse sY''^ ^"^ committee to visit him as required PnHnt^i^f 36.~Whenever any brother shall become ent tied to benefits under clause 53, he shall make application for the same in accordance with form No 1. page , appended to these By-laws, which shall be accompanied by the physician's certificate in form ^o. 2, page , and if the brother be a non-resident. ^l?J?h?*' M M^".^^'^ ^' accompanied by a state- ment of the Noble Grand of the Lodge nearest to where the brother may be resident, which statemen? shall be in accordance with form No. 8, page and under the seal of the Lodge ; and the brother shall FINANCE COMMITTEE. Clause 37. - The Finance Committee shall consist of three members whose duty it shall be to inspect and report upon all accounts referred to them by the Lodge, at or before the regular meeting next follow- ing ; and shall audit the books and accounts of the P. S. and Treasurer, at the end of each semi-annual term and ma«e a written report thereon ; also, a report m full of the financial affairs of the Lodge, a? he second regular meeting in each term ; and aidit the accounts of all officers or committees charged with the receipt or expenditure of monies of the 44 PROPERTY COMMITTEE. Clause 38 — The Property Committee shall consisi of three members, including the Warden, who shall be Chairman thereof, whose duty it shall be to take charge of all Regalia and other effects of the Lodge, not specially entrusted to x^^rdcular officers or to other committees ; to procu li articles as may be necessary, or as the Lodge m . direct ; to cause all repairs to be made to the Regalia, or other Lodue property, as to them may seem fit, or the Lodge direct ; and to make a full written report of their proceedings, at the last meeting in each term. This committee shall in no case expend a greater sum in any one term than $10, without the consent of the Lodge in regular form. COVENANT COMMITTEE. Clause 89. — At the second meeting in January, the Lodge shall elect by ballot (without nomination) a Covenant Committee, to consist of three members of the Scarlet degree, whose duty it shall be to receive information of any matter that may be the subject of a charge against a brother. — to call upon brothers and advise of the consequence of infractions of our laws, and to bring charges, if necessary, on complaints submitted to them. committees on character. Clause 40. — It shall be the duty of all Committees on Character, to ascertain carefully the age, state of health, profession, habits and character of the candi- date referred to them ; and to make special report thereon to the Lodge, at the next regular meeting, unless further time be granted by the Lodge. 45 DISCHARGE FOR NEOLFCT OF DUTY. CiAUSE 41. — Any Committee, or member or mem- bers of Committee, failing to discbarge their duty to the satisfaction of the Lodge, may be discharged therefrom, by vote of the L* dge to that effect. Every Committee, or member or members thereof, thus discliarged, shall forthwith surrender, on demand to that effiect, to tlie N. G., or to such brother or brothers as the Lodge may appoint, all books, papers, monies, and other properties ot the Lodge wliich may be in his or their hands. * FEES, DUES, FUNDS, ETC. Clause 42. — All monies which, at the time of the passing of these By-laws, may be at the credit of the diffe mt funds of the Lodge, shall be placed to the credit of these funds. Clause 43. — The Fee for membership by initiation into this Lodge shall be ten dollars, if the applicant be forty years of age or less : if over forty, ten dollars and five dollars for each additional year of age. Clause 44.— The Fee for membership by deposit of Card or Dismissal Certificate, when the applicant is under forty-five years of age, shall be five dollars ; if forty-five or over, ten dollars, and one dollar additional for each year over forty-five. Clause 46. — The Fee for admission into this Lodge as an Ancient Oddfellow, if the applicant be under forty years of age, shall be ten dollars ; if over forty and under fifty, twenty-five dollars ; if over fifty, five dollars for each additional year. Clause 46. — The Fee for each of the three degrees shall be two dollars, the fee in all cases to accompany the application. I 46 Clause 47.- The regular contributions payable by every brother who was a member of this Lodge on the first day of April, 1883. shall be at the rate ot bix dollars and fifty cents ($650) per year, or three dollars and twenty-five cents per half year payable ni advance, on or before the first Lodge night in each term. Every person, not an extra hazardous risK, hereafter admitted into this Lodge, shall pay into its funds-in advance, on or before the first Lodge night in each term- according to his age at the time ot admission, at the rate following, that is to say : At the age of 21, $6.50 per year ; f.om 22 to 36 inclu- sive, an additional 12c. for each year ; from 36 to 40 inclusive, an additional 20c. for each year ; from 41 to 45 inclusive, an additional 28c, for each year ; from 46 to 50 inclusive, an additional 36c. for each year; and over 50, an additional 60c. for each year. 47 TABLE OF HALF-YEARLY DUES. Age When Admitted. Yearly Rate. Half -Yearly Dues. 21 $ 6 50 $ 8 25 22 6 62 8 81 23 6 74 8 37 24 6 86 8 43 25 6 98 3 49 26 7 10 8 66 27 7 22 3 61 28 7 84 3 67 29 7 46 3 73 80 7 68 3 79 81 7 70 8 86 82 7 82 3 91 83 7 94 3 97 84 8 06 4 03 35 8 18 4 09 36 8 88 4 10 87 8 58 4 29 88 8 78 4 89 89 8 98 4 49 40 9 18 4 69 41 9 46 4 73 42 9 74 4 87 43 10 02 6 01 44 10 80 6 15 46 10 68 5 29 46 10 94 6 47 47 11 80 6 66 48 11 66 6 83 49 12 02 6 01 60 12 88 6 19 u ■' I 48 Clause 48. — For the purpose of forming a Contin- gent Fund, there shall be paid by every member of the Lodge, in addition to the regular half-yearly dues, payable under By-law No. 47, the sum of 25 cents (twenty-five cents) per term, or a fraction of a term, to be charged and paid at the same time as the reg- ular term dues ; and the amount shall be carried to the amount of the Contingent Fund, out of which Fund the Lodge may, by a majority vote, order the payment of any expenses deemed necessary for the welfare or prosperity of the Lodge by such majority, provided two weeks notice has been given in open lodge of such motion. Clause 49. — Twenty-five per cent, of all fees for admission to membership, twenty-tlve per cent, of all dues paid by members, and the total amount of all fines, shall be carried to the credit of the Widow and Orphans' Fund. All other monies accruing to the Lodge, except as may be provided for any special fund, shall be carried to the credit of the General Benefit Fund. Each fund shall be credited with any interest which may a'jcrue on its account. ASSESSMENTS. Clause 60 — Whenever any benefit or benefits may become due and payable from either of the funds of this Lodge, in the course of any one term, if the books of the Lodge do not show a sufficient amount to the credit of such fund to meet the 'jenefit, then the P. 8. shall forthwith raise, in aid of such fund, by an Assessment, to be laid in equal proportions upon all the members of the Lodge, the amount necessary f/% I rvr>f aii/^l-* V\rkv*/%'fir UV XXXCWU OUUXA u^Lix^liv UX UX^ll^lJ-liO* SI 49 INVESTMENT OF FUNDS. Clause 61. — Investment of all monies of the Lodge which it may not be deemed necessary to keep in the immediate charge of the Treasurer, to meet ordinary disbursements, shall be made by the Trustees in the name of the Lod^e, from time to time, in such man- ner and with such security as the Lodge may require, provided always that no part of the funds shall be loaned to any member of the Order. All evidences or certificates of such investments shall be kept by the Trustees, and all dividends, interest, or other income accruing therefrom shall be duly demanded and received by them, and the amount thereof paid over forthwith to the P. S., for deliv^ery to the Treasurer. All monies of the Lodge, not invested as aforesaid, shall remain in the hands of the Treasurer, subject to the By-laws and orders of the Lodge. SICK BENEFITS, ETC. Clause 52. — Every biother who has been a mem- ber of this Lodge for the space of six months, and who has attained the third degree, and who is not in arrears for the amount of one term's dues, who shall be rendered incapable by accident, sickness, or iijury to his person, from following any business, avocation or employment whereby he may obtain a livelihood, provided such sickness or disabihty shall not have been occasioned by intemperance or other imm ral condiftJt, shall be entitled to receive from the funds of the LcJge the sum of four dollars for the first week, and the same rate for each fraction of a week there- after. But in no case shall benefits be paid for less than one week's sickness. If a brother has only attained the initiatory, first or second degree, he shall receive two dollars per f •' i Visiting Committee or orthe Lodge ^ """^^ """ '" '' ""^ *^ ^""^^ Carf"eri|\?f";vi'1 fV^" unexpired Withdrawal l^ard.Bliall be entitled to benefits immediatelv unon • admission to membership. «i"aieiy upon Clause SS.-Should a brother's situation be such tohis'd^^bfn^i:".'l^''f^"''^ °"«"«'' '» 'aauon such bro hern „, • "''^'"^f »ay donate a sum to Tr., »i kI' X «f««?'"g ""•ee dollars at one timel this Lodl toThf '"■°"'? ^^^ ^l^^" be indebted to inis ijodge to the amount of one term's dues shpl become entitled to any benefits until Tix weeki afW such arrears shall have been paid in full Olause 65.— No brother, while under charffes H,,}^ Met him wJ v."^'"'^''' ^°"''* ''"^e become pay- aoie to him while the same were pendins RELIEF IN SPECIAL CASES. any roThe'/-;7Yhi:Xl'' ?'' .'^""""^ '">°-" *hat the Lodge wlS Tn'^ tdXt s'um Tl ^° opinion should be granted for relief and^f ?v. .1" competent for the f odge. by a vofe^f no/'letlha: 51 two.third3 of the brothers present, to grant him any sum not exceeding $50. Clause 58— If a member of a distant Lodge apply for relief, on the presentation of his Card, his case shall be referred to the N. G. and two or more members who have attained the Degree of Truth who shall examine him, and if satisfied, they shall be at liberty to contribute at once a sum not exceeding five dollars. They shall report their action to the iiodge at the next regular meeting, when, if necessary, such further sum may be voted as shall be deemed proper— not exceeding $10. ATTENDANCE ON THE SICK. Clause 69.— Any brother becoming sick must send notice thereof as soon as may be to the N G V. G., or Rec. Sec'y, or some member of the Lodge! either of whom, on receipt of such notice, shall forth- with inform the Rec. Sec'y, whose duty it shall be to notify the Visiting Committee. Clause 60.--The Visiting Committee shall see that every brother reported to them or the Lodge, sick, is visited at least once per day during Fuch sick- ness provided the brother is not out of the limits of the City of Brantford, and it shall be the duty of the JN. G. to see that this duty is faithfully discharged. if the residence of a brother reported sick be within five miles of the Lodge, he shall be visited by at least one member of the Visiting Committee at least once per week during his sickness. Expenses of committee calling on sick brothers out of city limits shall be paid by the Lodge. Clause 61.— When a member in good standing is so sick as to require attendance during the night, the y isiiing committee may provide a competent" nurse 52 i,f . or nurses, tc attend such member, or make such other arrargements as will be satisfactory to the sick member and the Lo(ige. Clause 62. — If a beneficial member of this Lodge IS sick away from home, be shall within two weeks notify tbis Lodge, or the Lodge in the place wbere he IS sick, and when convalescent forthwith certify over his own signature the date, duration and nature of bis sickness, and furnish also the certificate of any Lodge whose asssistance he may have received, and of his physician, if any was employed, or such other evidence as the Lodge may demand. Clause 63 —Whenever a sojourning or travelling brother is sick or disabled in the city, it shall be the duty of the Visiting Committee to visit him, and if necessary furnish a nurse, or nurses, the same as if he were a member of this Lodge. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS, BENEFITS, ETC. Clause 64.— On the death of a brother who is a beneficial member of this Lodge, or of a travelling or sojourning brother, entitled to burial bv the Order and deceased near this Lodge, the N. G.'shall ask of the family of tne deceased, permission to conduct the funeral according to the customs of the Order, and on obtaining their consent, the Visiting Committee shall take charge of the funeral, and cooperate with the family and friends, in making the necessary arranae- ments. ** Clause 65 -After all arangemeuts have been made, the N. G. shall cause the Secretary to notify by circular or otherwise, all the members of the Lodge to attend the funeral. At the close of the burial services all members shall return in proper order to the Lodge room. a 63 Clause H6.-Should the deceased member haxe no relative or competent representative, the N. G thereof, and make report of his proceedings and dis- bursements to the Lodge. o ^ ^u uis Clause 67. -Whenever a member dies of any infectious or contagious disease, the Visiting Com- mittee shall provide for the burial of the deceased Set'tat tTereie'.'^ "^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^"^ -^ Clause 68.— At the decease of a member of this Lodge who was, while hving, entitled to the benefits thereof, the sum of fifty dollars shall be appropriated whl^h ILirh' '' 'K'-'f''^ ^' ^ ^--''l benefit! children, or other dependent relatives. QunSifiTf^^ '"^^ the demise of the wife of a brother PnH .f f ''''''^' ^'"'^*'' ^^^ b^^tl^er shall be entit ed to receive as a funeral benefit the sum of tweaty-five dollars, from the general fund of the Clause 70. -The Lodge may, on the death of an unmarried member, in good standing and free from all charges in the Lodge, who, at the time of to hnn^lT/n' '^PP'u ' ^'^"^ ^ ^"^^ ^«* exceeding one hundred dollars to be- paid to such relatives, oiit of the general fund of the Lodge. widows' and orphans' benefits. Clause 71. -The widow of a member who, at the timeofhis death, was entitled to the benefits of the Lodge, shall receive the sum of ei^htppn ^oiio«. ^.Z month, payable monthly, for the ° period "onwelve 54 in lieu months following said member's decease, or thereof the sum of two hundred dollars. Cl\use 72.— All further assistance to the widows shall be optional with the Lodge. Clause 73.— The orphans of deceased brothers, in good standing at the time of decease, shall receive such assistance as the Lodge may from time to time determine. The trustees shall visit them, if residmg in the city,- at least once a month, and report their condition to the Lodge. Clause 74 —The Chairman of the Board of Trustees shall, at the meeting preceding the twenty-fifth of December in each year, make a report to the Lodge of all widows and orphans of deceased members of the Lodge, stating the amount of benefits and relief paid to them during the year. Clause 75.— On the death of the wide vv of a brother, she being in such circumstances as to require it, and has remained unmarried, the sum of twenty-flve dollars shall be appropriated from the Widows' and Orphans' Fund, to assist in paying her funeral expenses. Clause 76.— On the death of the widow of any deceased member, the members shall attend the funeral, after being notified vi such by the R S. DEOBEES. Clause 77.— Brothers who have been in member- ship one week, shall be eligible to degrees, but shall not receive more than one degree at the same meeting. Clause 78.— Applications for election to the Degree of Friendship, Degree of Brotherly Love, or the Degree of Truth, shall be accompanied by the fee. 55 Clause 79. — Special meetings for conferring de- grees, may be called by the N. G. Clause 80. — Degrees shall be conferred in the following order : First Tuesday in each month, Initiatory Degree ; Second Tuesday, First Degree, or Degree of Friendship ; Third Tuesday, Second Degree, or Degree of Brotherly Love ; Fourth Tuesday, Third Degree, or the Degree of Truth ; and this order shall not be changed, except by unanimous consent. SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION. Clause 81. — Any brother being twelve months in arrears may, on due report thereof by the P. S. to the Lodge, be declared by the N. G, to be suspended from membership, he having been first notified of the action that would be taken, a record of which must be entered on the minutes. Clause 82.— Any brother guilty of improper language or conduct in Lodge, or who shall bring charges against a brother on evidence which the Lodge shall not regard as sufficient to warrant him in so doing, or who shall knowingly misrepresent the qualifications of any catididate for admission, or who shall abuse in any way the benevolent intentions of the Order, or who shall be found guilty of. fraud in any business transaction with a brother, or of habit- ual drunkenness or immorality, or be convicted of any offence against the laws of the land, and sentenced in consequence thereof to imprisonment, shall, in all cases, after due trial, if gnilty, be suspended or expelled, as the Lodge may by vote determine. Clause 83,— Any member of this Lodge disclosing any private business transacted in the Lodge Room, 5& shall be subject to reprimand, suspension, or expulsion, after due trial, as the Lodge may by vote determine. Clause 8't.— Any member having been suspended for non-payment of dues, may be reinstated on the same terms and conditions as a brother joining by Card, and shall be counted a continuous member from the date of his reinstatement. Clause 85,— No brother shall be entitled to speak or vote when three dollars and fifty cents in arrears to the Lodge. FINES. Clause 86.— Any Officer of this Lodge or member of a committee, neglecting to perform his duty and failing to give a satisfactory excuse, may, on motion, be fined such sum as the Lodge may see fit, not exceeding $2.00. Clause 87. — All fines imposed by the Lodge, as above, shall be charged by the P. S. to the account of the brother incurring them, and shall become due and payable in all respects as though they formed part of the regular half-yearly dues. CARDS. Clause 88.— A brother in good standing and clear on the books, by a motion to that effect in open Lodge, may obtain a visiting card. For every visiting card there shall be a charge of thirty cents, and any brother making application for such card shall be required to make payment in advance of aU dues chargeable to the close of the term, for which such card may be granted. Such charge must in all cases be deposited in the hands <" the P. S., before any motion con be made in the Lodge for the granting of such card, but shall be returned by the P. S less the 57 amount due for the then current term, should such motion not prevail, A visiting card may be issued by the N. G. and R. S.. during the interval between Lodge meetings, on payment of the required fees and dues. Clause 89. — A member in good standing and clear on the books, desiring to withdraw from this Lodge, may apply, either personally or in writing, for a with- drawal card. On receipt of such application, the Lodge shall proceed to a ballot, with ball ballots, and a majority vote of the members present shall be necessary to the granting of such card. Should the Lodge refuse to grant such card, the applicant there- for may tender a written resignation of his member- ship, and shall be entitled to receive a certificate of resignation, under the seal of the Lodge. Before a ballot for a withdrawal card can be had, the applicant therefor must pay his dues to the date of issue of such card ; and he shall also deposit with the P. S. a fee of fifty cents for such card, which shall be returned by the P. S., should the application be refused. The charge for a dismissal certificate shall be one dollar. Clause 90.— A brother taking a withdrawal card for the purpose of joining another Lodge, shall be considered a beneficiary member of this Lodge for the space of six months, provided he has been a member for six months. RE-APMISSION. Clause 91.— Should any brother receiving a with- drawal card from this Lodge, appl> within twelve months theieafter to be re-admitted ^ member, and be accepted, the Lodge may remit in his favor the entrance fee, or such portion thereof as it may determine. ii X 58 FRATEBNAL COURTESY. Clause 92. — It is particularly enjoined on all brothers of the Lodge, that they treat each other at all times with due delicacy and respect ; and in par- ticular that all discussion in Lodge be conducted in a spirit of candor, moderation, and generosity, and that all personalities and sarcastic language be care- fully avoided. amendments. Clause 93. — No part of these By-laws shall be altered, appealed, suspended, or amended, unless a proposal to that effect shall have been submitted in writing, by three members, two weeks previous to the final action thereon ; nor then, without the concur- rence of two-thirds of all the members present. repeal. Clause 94. — All laws heretofore enacted are here- by repealed. further government. Clause 95. — This Lodge shall be governed in all things not provided for in these By-laws, by the Con- stitution and general regulations of the Order. 59 FORMS. No I.— APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS IN SICKNESS. To the N. G,y V. G., Officers, and Brethren of Harmony Lodge, No. us, -/. O. O. F., of Brantford : — Brethren,— On the day of (as formerly reported to you) I was prostrated by a severe illness, and disabled from following my occupation until last. I send the certificate of my physician, and the statement of the N. G. of Lodge, of this I therefore claim Benefits for weeks. If granted, please pay to , whose receipt will be as my own. Fraternally yours, in F., L. and T., No. 2.— PHYSICIAN'S CERTIFICATE. [Address as above.] This certifies that I was called to visit Mr professionally, on the day of I have attended bim from that to the present time, and know that he was unable to attend to his usual occupation before M. D. No. 3.— NOBLE GRANDS STATEMENT. [Address as above.] • Having visited Brother during his illness, on the , and again on the , and being per- sonally acquainted with Dr as a man of honor and veracity, I have no doubt the above statements are correct, and that Brother is entitled to benefits for weeks, so far as disability to labor constitutes such claim, Fraternally yours, in F., L. and T., 60 Harmony Lodge. -»- ♦ ' Past Gpands. Ewen Cameron, Stephen Tomlinson, j7. J. Grenny, J. W. Tutt, Robt. Peirce, Matthew Truesdale, W. H. Shapley, J. R. Vanfleet, H. C. Montgomery, Wm. Earon, S. M. Thomson, J. E. Berks, Geo. Snider, James Boughner, C. H. Read, Wm. Glover, M. Malcolm, T. A. Noble, J. H. Hall, J. R. Neilson, A. J. Quinn, Robert Welsh, W. H. McKay, J. W. Pierce, J. B. Turner, T. L. Wood, G. B. Salmond, A. W. Merrill. 61 List of Members, Alderson, George Adams, H. B. Almas, S. M. A. Albrecht, Fred Appelbe, Joseph Brazier, Henry Berks, J. E. Burnley, Arthur Burns, E. P. Boughner, James C. Butterworth, Chas. A. Broome, Fred Buck, Edwin M. Barton, Wm. Brown, James Brown, Wm. E. Breeze, A If. B. Boulton, Fred H. Brown, A. E. Birkett, A. E. Butterworth, Henry Brown, A. S. Buck, Fred W. Brown, Robt. Brown, Wm. E. Cameron, Ewen Cole, M. D., H. J. Cleator, Henry Crichton, Rev. Charles Coles, C. P. Campbell, Wm. Calbeck, Frank J. Caulbeck, Arthur Charlton, W. M. c. Crawford, W. H. Culp, Joseph Croome, John Cronk, G. Vv. Chrysler, Ernest Craig, W. G. Carpenter, William Charlton, Geo. A. Davis, Thos. R. Donnelly, William Davison, S. S. 62 D. Digby, M. D., J. W. Deming", James Davis, Joseph Elliott, Joseph Earon, Wm. ^ogg, J. A. Frankland, Geo* Ferris, John Feeley, Wellington P. Fry, S. M. Eraser, James Forsythe, Frank H. Felton, H. C. Grenny, F. J. Glover, Wm. Gress, Chris. Gilchrist, John Grant, Albert E. Gray, Fred H. a. Grobb, F. Gardner, H. B. Gill, A. O., died Dec. 2nd, '88 Grummett, Henry Gawley, Thomas H. 68 H. Hard>,Thos.H.,ciiedFebi,'8o Hart, E. Hall, Geo. H. Hodgson, John Hall, J. H. Henwood, M. D., A. J. Hutchinson, I. C, died, May HoUinrake, T. A. 26th, 189- Hall, Fred'k Huffman, Louis Holterman, R. F. Howie, Hugh R. Hutchinson, J. D. Heaton, Harry Jackson, Benj, Jones, R. Johnson, Robt. B. Johnson, Richard D. Johns, Harry Jackson, William J. Johnston, John Jonathan, Edward Jewett, Sydney A. Johnston, Albert E. Jago, W. R. Kirkby, Henry Kerr, Robt. K. Kerr, W. E. Lunn, Thos. Linscott, Rev. T. S. Lavery, Mereds'h B. L. Lowe, Lx. M. Lavery, Ed. J. Lloyd, Robert H. I 64 McCutcheon, Thos. McKewen, S. J. Montgomery, H. C. Mcintosh, Joe J. Montgomery, J. C. Mcintosh, J. G. Malcolm, McKenzie Milne, John Misener, Jesse Merely, James Mair, Walter T. McPherson, Murdoch M. Malcolm, G. H. Malcolm, G. R. Mackid, f. M., died, Oct. 17, i88q" Montgomery, Robt. B. Mintern, M. McKay, W. H. Malcolm, E. G. Merrill. A. W. Moffatf, Alex, Meek, Chas. P. Macintosh, J. R. Quin Real Ree< Rus! Rotl Rob N. Noble, John, died June 28, '81 Neilson, J. R. Noble, Thos. A. Neill, N. D. Nichol, Chas. F, Sha Snic Sea Stui Sim Smi Ogle, Joseph Oles, Chas. E. o. Ogilvie, James A. Peirce, Robt. Peirce, J. W. Preston, T. H. Plewes, Charles P. Pickles, S. L. Perley, Fred T., died, Oct 21, 1891 Pearce, Robert Henry Tul Toi To^ ,To Tn To T.p 65 Quinn, Alf. J. Q. Q^^'^gKf James A. Read, Chas. H. Reed, Fred'k Russell, W. A. Roth, A. A. •Robertson, W. F. R. Robson, J. S. Roswell, Andrew Reed, Herbert Reville, Ralph H. Shapley, W. H. Snider, George Scace, Charles Stubbs, Geo. Simmons, Fred Smith, Chas. L. Secord, M. D., Levi Salmond, G. B. Schultz, Geo. Sutherland, John Smith, W. R. M. T. Tutt, Jas. W. Tomlinson, John W. Towler, Wm. Tomlinson, Stephen Truesdale, Matthew Tolton, Robert Tipper, Albert W. Thomson, S. M. Turner, J. B. Thomas, Chas. M. Thomas, R. H. Thomas, David C. Triggerson, Chas. J. Urquhart, W. T. 06 U. V^anatter, Arthur V. Vanfleet, J. R. White, Thos. Welsh, Robt. Walsh, F. H. Waldron, Joseph J. Wilcox, C. F. Winskel, William E. Warne, Wm. F. w. Werlich, M. Wood, T. L. Waterous, D. J. Walker, John B. Watson, William C. Waldron, Henry Young, Orey Y. I I IN MEMORIAM. Death, with his healing- hand. Shall once more knit the hand Which needs but that one link, which none may sever, Till, through the only good Heard, felt and understood, Our life in God shall make us one forever. THOMAS H. HARDY, Died at Brantford, Ontario, Feb. l8t, 1880. JOHN NOBLE, P. G., Died at Brantford, ONi.itio, June 28th, 1881, . ALEX. O. GILL, Died at Tulare, California, Dec. 2nd, 1888. J. M. MACKID, Died at Brantford, Oct. 17 th, 1889. FRED T. PERLEY, Died at Brantford, Oct. 2ist, 1891. ROB'T THACKARAY, Died at Goldstone, March 5th, 1893. I. C. HUTCHINSON, Died at Brantford, May 26th, 1893. r I Bear Ye One Another's Burdens, and so Fulfil THE Law of Christ." GALATIANS VI, 2. LFIL