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Les diagrammas suivants illustrant la mAthode. •rrata to pelure, m A n 32X 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 wisimm CONSTITUTION, s J^y-I^aws and Rules orOi'dei* or ^olambia Todae \fcK 2, OF THt . jTttdepettil^ttt l^ril^r $f ^U i[t\Um. UNDER THX JURISDICTION OF IHK Grand Lodge of British Columbia. LOC/ifED /{T VlCfT0K[;4, B. C. \ VICTORIA. I'RtNTBO AT 28 BHOAD STRKHST. 1898. l4W 0CT22lBd M- •INDEX. ,^B PAGB. Art. L — ^Preamble, Name, Etc 7 II, — Of Membership 8 ni.— Of Proposition for Membership. . .10 IV.— Of Fees, Dues and Benefits 12 v.— Of Degrees 15 VI.— Of Officers il6 VII —Of Penalties and Trials 19 Oode of Procedure 22 Vm.— Funds and Property ...37 IX.— Offences 37 X. — Terms and Returns 38 XI.— Of Cards 39 XII. — Interpretation and Amendments! .40 XIII.— Of By-Laws 40 BY-IiAWS. Art. 1. — Meetings ,-. 42 II. — Dui>les of the Noble Grand. . 43 III.— Duties of the Vice Grand 44 IV. — Duties of Becordiog Secretary 44 V.~Duti«B of the Permanent Secretary 45 VI — Duties of the Treasurer 40 VII. — Duties of the Junior Past Grand. . .47 Vin —Duties of the Warden 47 207519 I ( ■?H' / ^^, 4 INDEX. PAGE. Art. IX — Duties of the Outside Guardian. . .4H X. — Duties of Trustees aud Delegates. 48 XI — Duties of the Visiting Committee. 50 Xn. — Duties of Finance Committee 51 * XiII. — Duties of Boom Committee 51 XIV —Reports 51 XV. — TermH of Admission 52 XVI —Dues.. 52 XVII —Degrees , . . . .5i> XVIII —Membership .5:) XIX —Ballots and. Elections 5'» XX — Benoftts. 55 XXI -Cards.:. ,50 XXII — Fines and t*enalties 60 XXIII.-Fuud*. 02 XXIV.— Miscelln eo;iis .«2 Order of Business (r> Rules of Order. . .'.■.: . . . , . ... ? .^; ($7 Forms of Application for Membernhip 7B List of Members 74 Subordinate Lodges 77 — A, ' , ■ ^ ^^^.•^^.'^^■^^t^i:^.^&^!^^:^^d^^t&^^&.1^&&&^^^ St I a- I 8^ 'I ■2. Si O •o I of 9» o CD 3* SI f2 I .9 to O o »4 I 3. a *^ii'^'';^m^-Sr'i'9m^^nSf^9^!^W!Si9WS^999999il >m^i CONSTITUTION OP ^oUii^bia Jodgc J^Jo! 2, PREAMBLE. For the purpose of eflfeoting uniformity in the administration of the privileges, honors and benefits of Oddfellowship within this jurisdic- tion, the (tr.\nd Lodge op the Indepbnobnt Order op Odd Fellows op the Provincb op British Col.umbia ordains the followinjf Con- stitution of Subordinate Lodges under its juris- diction. ARTICLE I. name, etc. Section 1 This Lodge shall consist of at least five members of the Third Degree, includ- ing one qualiiied to preside at its meetings, to be hailed and entitled Columbia Lodge. No. 2, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, holding \ 8 CONSTITUTION. a legal and unreclaimed charter, granted or sanctioned by the Grand Lodoe of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the Pro- vince of British Columbia It cannot volun- tarily surrender its charter, or dissolve, so long as five brothers in good standing object thereto. Sec. 2. Tr/o or more Lodges \n this {oris- diction may consolidate whe'ieve:- sueh Lodges so decide and agree at a regular meeting of each such Lodge, two week's notice being given of such resolution in each Lodge prior to its ad- option, and providing tli at tive or more mem- bers in good standing of either Lodge do not object. ARTICLE U. OF MEMBERSHIP. Section 1. All candidates for initiation must be free white Males, of the age of twenty-one years and upwards, of sound health, of good moral character and industrious habits, having some known reputable means of support, and believe in the existence of a Supreme Being, the Creator and Preserver of the Universe, and be proposed in the Lodge nearest his residence, except that •Lodge grant permission for htn joining another Lodge; Pnvided, that applica- tion for membership may be made to any Lodge nearest the residence of the applicant, in the same, district. A person mav be admitted to an^ Lodge in the city or village in which be residjRS ; but all candidates for initiation must ., i>*! S '- .-f CONSTITUTION. 9 reside in this jurisdiction, except saoh cAti(*l dates as mp.y apply from anv other Froviooe, State or Territories, where there is no Grand Lod^e or District Depaty Grand bire locate'^ Sbo. 2. AH candidates for membership by deposit of r ..id, or certificate of dismissal, or hs Ancient Odd Fellows, whose cards or oertiflcRles of dlsmiisal have been f^ranted more than twelve months, shall deposit their cards or certificates with their proposition, or fnmish satisfactory evidence that such card or oertiti- cate has been lost. Sbo. 3. No suspended or expelled member of the Order can be admitted to membership in this Lodge, except on a dismissal certiJcate, or on being reinstated, and receiving a withdrawal card from the Lodge which suspended or ex- pelled him, or from the Grand Secretary, as prescribed by law, and this Lodge shall not admit to membership any member of an expell- ed or extinct Lodge without permission of the Grand Lodge of British Golnmbia Seo. 4. • A non-atfiliated Odd Fellow who has been regalarly initiated in the Order, and has retained membership therein for nt lenst ten consecntive years, and who at the time of making application for reinstatement to mem- bership shall be over 50 years of age, may be admitted to membership in this lodge as a non- beneficial member, unon such terms as the by-laws may prescribe) by presenting a petition as required under Section 1, Article 111, for proposals for membership by initiation, which shall be disposed of according to said section. aja^.;." ti. . CONSTITUTION. Sec. 5. ^ When an application for member- »hip is received from a person residing nearer to. another lodge than to the one of which the npplieation is made, .the lodge receiving such application shall conamunicate the fact to the lodge nearest the residence of such applicant, and shall inquire whether such person is a fit and proper person to be admitted into our Order, and if m tlie same district, shall a^do ask the consent of such lodge to receive and act upon subh npplicati6n ; and it shall take no further action upon such application until an answer U received to snch communicaition. The lodge receiving sn(4i communication shall' appoint a committee of three to investigate the chararter, standing and health of the petitioner, in the same manner as if the application were made directly to such lodge Such committee shall report at the next regular meeting of the lodge, and a certified copy of the report, to- gether with a certified copy of the minutes showing the action <»f the lodge upon the request for consent to receive and act upon the appli- cation (if such consent was necessary.) shall be forthwith forwarded lo the lodge in which such application is filed, and said last named lod^e may then proceed upon snch application as in other cases, except that, if it be a case, where the consent of the other lodge is necessary, and that consent be refused, the petitioner's money (it any has been paid) shall be returned, and no further action shall be had in the premises. ABTICLE III OF PROPOSITION FOR MEMBERSHIP Sbc. 1. The name of a person offered - )!■ 1'^^^^/,%'" ,- " CONSTITUTION. 11 mber- learer 5h the such the licant, 9 a fit ;o our leio aek id act ike no 1 til an cation. 1 shall , ate the iiioner, n were iraittee of the Drt, to- minutes request 5 appli- jhall be oh such d lod^e »n as m 9 where ary, and 8 money I, aud no lises. p fered for membership, with his age, residence and oo- dupation, must be proposed by a member in writing, signed by the applicant with the names of twp persons as references attached, and entered upon the record ; and forthwith be re- ferred to a committee of three members for in- vestigation, who shall report at the next suc- ceeding regular meeting, (unless extraordinary circumstances prevent), when the candidate may be balloted for with ball ballots, and, if no more than two black balls appear, the candidate shall be declared elected ; but if three or more appear, he shall be deemod rejected. Sec. 2 No reconsideration of an unfavorable ballot can be had unless all the brothers who may cast black balls against an applicant for membership voluntarily mak« a motion for a reconsideration of the ballot at the same meet- ing, and never more than one motion for the reconsideration in the same case shall be allow- ed; and in such case the vote on the recon- sideration shall be taken by ball I 'allots, and if the balls caBt be in favor of it. the reconsidera- tion shall b<> had ; whereupon the application shall lie over until the succeeding meeting, when another ballot shall be had with ball ballots, and if the same be unanimously in favor of the applicant, he shall thereby be elected; buv if one or more black balls appear in either ballot, the applicant shall be rejected. A favorable balloting can be reconsidered at any meeting prior to the admission of the candidate, provided a majority of the members present agree thereto. 12 C02I9TITUnON. Sec 3V/, When a candidate for initiation has been rejected, notice thereof shall be sent with- out delay to the Grand Secretary, and to all the LndKes in the jurisdiction, and he cannot be proposed.aRain in any Lod^ for the space of one year after buch rejecti<>n. All other appH- (ratious for membership may be renewed at any time Sec 4 No proposition can be withdrawn after beints referred to a committee, unless by consent of two-thirds of the members present at a regular meeting, and before the report of the committee has been read to the Lodge. Sbc 5. If any person shall gain admittance to any Lodge upon a petition containing any false representations, he shall be expelled. ARTICLE IV. OP FEKS, DUES AND BENEFITS. Section I The fees of this lodge shall not l>e less than ten dollars for initiation ; five dol- lars for admission by card ; ten dollars for an Ancient Odd Fellow ; three dollars each for first and second degree, and four dollars for ^be third decree to the Lodge Fund, and such amount of dues to the Lodge Fund as shall be determined by the By laws, which shall* in no case be less than $12 per year, in addition to which the lodge may, by its By-laws, provide for a Widows', Orphans'^ and Education Fund, and N nrse and Funeral Tax, and for extraor- dinary assessments for lodge purposes. Lodges CONSTITUTION. 18 n bas with- Allthe lot be ace of appli- it any idrawn ess by ^resent port of ;e. ittance OR auy a. lall not Ive dol- I for an i for first for ihe od sucb sball be llin no lition to provide >n Fund, extraor- Lodg^B may make provisions in tbeir By-laws to set aside five (5) per cent of their receipts from dues to form a CoDtinj^ent Fund to be used for the lesritimate objects of the Order. Sec. 2. Every member qualified, asre-^uired by the By-laws of his Lodge shall in case of being disabled by sickness or bodily accident from following any occupation, or otherwise earning a liveuhood, be entitled to and may receive such weekly benefits as may be fixed by By-law, from the funds of the lodge : Provided always, that such benefits shall not exceed the rate of ten dollars per week for each dollar ... next meeting, after a resoliition therefor has ,..^,^ been offered in the loifge. ; ' ^ jH Seo. 8. Vacancies in itiy el^tive oflBoe may be filled by the lodge, by ,t)omination and elec- tion, at the next rt'gnlar meeting after nomina- tion ; and until so filled the N. G. shall appoint a meL .ber to the office pro tetn. ' /■'■''' Sec. 9. The duties of the various officers shall be as laid do^iyn ^^ the charges of office and as specified by this Constitution and the By-laws of the lodge. Sbo. 10. ThA N. G., or officer acting as such shall appoint the majority, and the Y. G., or officer acting as such, the minority of all com- mittees on candidates. Sec, U. The lodge, at the second regular meeting in January, in each year, shall el^ct one representative to the Grand Lodge for its members of fifty or under ; also one representa- tive for everv fifty members over and above first said number of fifty members in good standing, as shown by its report on the 3lst day of December of the previous year. Each lodge shall at the saiae time elect one alternate for each represent titivie elected, and in case a representative shall' be unable to attend the session of the Grand Lodge, then the alternate receiving the highest number of votes may attend in his place and have all the powers and piiviieges of a representative. :or bas oe may ad eleo- nomina- appoint , officers of office and the pr as such V. O., or [ all com- ,d regular ahall elfect ige for its representa- and above rs in good n the 3lst ear. Each le alternate I in case a attend the le alternate votes may powers and CONSTITUTION. 19 ARTICLE VII. OF PENALTIES AND TRIALS. Section 1 — Clause 1. Any member neglect- ing or refusing to make payment of his dues or demands against him to the lodge, according to its By-laws, for the space of eleven months, shall be notified by the lodge in writiog of the the &tate of his account; and if after one month his account still remains unsettl- ed, he shall be suspended from member- ship ; Provided that no person shall be so sus- pended until after the fact of his dues being in arrears and unpaid for twelve months shall have been announced in open lodge at two regular meetings; and provided further that no person shall cease to be a member, under this section, whilst charges are pending against bim; Provided that in case of absence of a brother at a distance of fifty miles from his lodge, two months additional time s|iall be allowed him to pay his indebtedness. Clause 2 Any member suspended from membership for non-payment of dues, may be reinstated in the lodge from which he was suspended within one year thereafter, by pay- ing the amount of one year's dues and by re- ceiving a vote of two-thirds of the members present — a motion to that effect having been laid over one week ; but after one year he may be reinstated upon the payment of the fee charged for an initiate of the same age, as pro- vided by the By-laws, or such lesser sums as may be fixed by the By-laws of the lodge to 20 CONSTITUTION. which such applioation is made; Provided, Hach sum be not less than the amount of one year's dues of the said lodge; and he shall petition the lodge in wriling to be reinstated, which shall be disposed of, in ail respects, as provided for in Article III, Section 1, for peti- tions for meraberrthip by initiation A mem- ber who has been suspended from membership for non-payment of di^es and has been rein- stated shall not be entitled to benefits for six months from the date of reinstatement. Clause 3. A member suspended from mem- bership for non-payment of dues, and who makes application for reinstatemen and for a Withdrawal Card for the purpose of uniting with another lodge in this jurisdiction, may be reinstated and granted a final card at any time within five years from the date of suspension, upon the payment of one year's dues and the usual price of a card. Clause 4. A member after being suspended in this jurisdiction for non-payment of dues for the space of five years, wishing to j »in a lodge in this jurisdiction, shall be entitled to receive, and the lodge shall g ant him, upon proper application, a dismissal certificate, upon the receipt of one dollar Clause 5 A member suspended from mem- bership in thia jurisdiction for non-payment of dues, wishing to regain membership in another jurisdiction, shall, upon proper application, be entitled to reoaive from the lodge from which he was so suspended, a dismissal CONSTITUTION. 21 certificate, upon the payment to said lodge of one dollar. Clause 6. In all cases when a member has been suspended for non-payment of dues, and his lodge has refused to reinstate him, he shall, upon a proper application, be entitled to receive, and the lodge shall grant a dismissal certificate, upon the receipt therefor of one dollar. Clause 7- Dismissal certificates may be received from the holders thereof on applica- tion for membership in Subordinate Lodsres, in the same manner, and with the same effect as Withdrawal Cards; and applications made on such certificates shall be received and acted on in like manner as upon Withdrawal Cards ; but the holders of such certificates shall in no case be allowed to visit thereon. Clause 8. The certificates named in this section shall be only those provided by the Grand Secretary of the Sovereign Grand Lodge. Sec. 2. Any member who shall violate any of the principles of the Order, or oflfend against the Constitution, By laws, or Kules of Order of this lodge, shall be fined, reprimanded, sus- pended, or expelled, as the By-laws may direct, or the lodge determine. But he shall be en- titled to a air trial in accordance with the following Code of Procedure. Sec 3. No officer shall preside when his trial is taking place in the lodg§. I V 22 CONSTITUTION. Sbc. 4. All BuspeDsions (as a meaDS of puDishment) must be for a definite period, not exceeding one year. At the end of the term of punishment, the brother shall return to his rank in the lodge without further action. A brother who has been legally suspended, shall not be again admitted to membership without the consent of the Grand Master. Sec. 5. All trials arising under the provisions of this Article shall be conducted substantially according to the following CODE OF PROCEDURE. Section 1. RuiiB 1. — All charges against members of the Order in this jurisdiction made pursuant to the provisions of Article VII of this Constitu- tion, shall be drawn in 'the manner prescribed in Form 1, Section V, of this Code, and be signed by a member in good standing The general charge shall be an averment of ** Con- duct unbecoming an Odd Fellow. " followed by a speoiboation or specifications stating the time, place and circumstances of the offence; and each offence shall be the subject of 'a separate ppecifioation. « Rule 2 — The charges and speciGcations shall be presented and read to the lodge at a regular session, when open in the order of " New Business, " and shall be eLtered in full on the records. • CONSTITUTION. 23 BuLE 3. — ^The lodfre Hhall, imroediately after the reading of ttie charge, if the accused brother be present, proceed to the choice, by ballot, of a Gommittee of Trial, consisting of five, who mast, if possible, have the same or a higher degree than that attained by the accus- ed. Any member nominated as one of the Committee of Tiial may be challenged for onuse by the e cuser, accused, or any member of the lodge, in which case the lodge shall pro- ceed to the election of the members against whom no challenge has been made. The ground of challenge or challenges shall then be stated, when the vote shall be taken, and if two- thirds of those voting shall vote in favor of the challenged brother, he shall be declared elected. Should such brother fail to be elected, new nominations must be made and pro- ceedings had until the committee is filled Should the accused brother be absent the choice of the committee shall be postponed for two weeks, and the Secretary of the lodge shall notify the absent brotiier of the fact that charges have been preferred against him, and of the time when the committee is to be ap- pointed ; and should the brother fail to appear at the time' aforesaid, he shall be deemed to have waived his right of challenge, and the lodge shall proceed to the choice of' the com- mittee as herein provided. RuLB 4. — The Secretary shall make a copy of the charge and specifications, afiix thereto the seal of the lodge and certify it substantially according to Form 2, Section V, of the Code, ii 24 CONSTITUTION. and serve, or canse the same to be served upon the accused. He shall also certify, under seal, the original charge and specifications, and deliver the same to the first named member of the committee, according to Form 3, Section V, oi the Code, and shall notify each member thereof of his appointment, according to Form 4, Section V. BuLE 5 — ^The first named member of said committee shall within one week after receiv- ing notice of his appointment, call a meeting of the committee for organization, when a chairman and secretary shall be elected, and a suitable time and place be appointed for an adjourned meeting, which shall not be held in less than two weeks, at which the accuser and accused shall be notified to appear and proceed with the trial. The notice shall be in accord- ance with Form 5, Section V, of this Code, and must be served upon the parties personally, if they can be found, otherwise by leaving the same at their last known place of residence, if in the town or city where the lodge is located, at least one week pri<)r to the time of the trial. If the accused resides out of the town, the notice shall be directed to his last known place of residence and left at the postoffice, and if the brother so notified shall not appear at the time specified, or offer satisfactory reasons therefor, the committee shall proceed as if he were present, or they may report by resolution, to expel the memljer so refusing to appear, for contempt of the lodge. Rule 6 — At the time specified for the trial, CONSTITUTION. 25 served upon tify, under cations, and member of n 3, Section .ch member ng to Form iber of said after receiv- , 1 a meeting on, when a elected, and inted for an b be held in accuser and and proceed 3 in accord- is Code, and ►ersonally. if y leaving the residence, if e is located, of the trial, le town, tbe known place ce, and if the r at the time 01)8 therefor, if he were ■esolution, to . appear, for for the trial, the accuser and accused being present and answering, the charge and specifications shall be read, and the accused be requested to make answer to each specification contained in the charge Should the accused object to a speci- fication on the ground of indeflniteness, the accuser shall have leave to amend, provided such amendment be made immediately, Tbe accused may then plead to each specification either of the foilowini; answers : 1. That the alleged oflfence is not within the legal jurisdiction oMhe Lodge. 2. That the complaint specificatioi} is frivilous. contained in the fficts stated and justify the 3. Admit tbe alleged offence. , 4. Guilty. 5. Not guilly. Rile 7 --The report of the committee shall state tbe tindings on each specification and on the charge, according to Form 6, Section V, of the Code and shall be accompanied by an accurate record of their proceedings, rulings and decisions, ogether with the evidence taken during the trial, and a resolution or re- solutir^H for adoption by the Lodge, which shall be Fubmitted to the Lodge within one month after the case has been submitted to them. Should there be a minority report, it f^hall be drawn and presented in a similar manner. 26 CONSTITUTION. KuLE 8. — The report of the committee «ball be received and entered in full in the records, without discussion, and laid over for action at the second regular session thereafter. The Secretary shall immediately transmit to the accuser and accused a copy of the report or re- ports, and also notify them oi the time when the same will be acted upon, in the manner pre- scribed in Rule 5 At the time tixed upon to consider the report the Lodge may proceed to consider and determine the matter, wY ther the accused brother be present or not, and in all cases involving the suspensioD or expulsion ot a member, it shall require a vote of two-thirds of the members present to adopt th e resolu- tion, and the lodge shall be fully competent, while such motion is under consideration, to vary the penalty from the ©riginal motion. Either party may object to any of the rulings and decisions of the committee, when the lodge shall take up the report for considera- tion Rule' 9. — At the regular meeting of the lodge two weeks after the report of the com- :• ? Rule 3 — Should the lodge fail to make the above return, the Grand Secretary shall noti y the lodge of such failure, and direct the return to be made within ten days from the receipt of the notice according to J^'orm 11, Section V of the Code, and if default be made, he shall re- port, the lodge to the Grand Master as insub- ordinate. Rui^E 4. — The Grand Secretary shall at the time required by law present the appeal, to- gether with all the papers in the case received by him, to the Chairman of the Committee on Appeals of tne Grand Lodge. Rule 5 — When an appeal shall finally de- cide by the Grand Lodge, the Grand Secretary shall, within one month after such decision, notify the Lodge and the appellant thereof. The records in appeals from a Subordinate Lodge need not be printed will be con- CONSTITTJTION. Section V. Form 1. — Charges and Specifications. 31 18. To Lodge, NO. . . . , I. O. O. F. The undersigned, a member of Lodge, No . . . . , I O O F , does hereby charge Brother of said Lodge, with Con- duct Unbecoming an Odd Fellow, and the grounds of this charge are more particularly set forth in the following specifications, to wit : Specification First — The above named in violation of the laws of the Order, did on or about the day of 18 (here state the offence, place and other circumstances, and continue with specification second, etc., as provided in Rule 1, Section 1.) Fraternally submitted, (Signed) Form 2. — Notice to the Accused. I 0.0. 18. F. Lodge No . Brother Enclosed in this notice I transmit a copy of charge and specifications preferred against you ] )y of Lodge, No . . . The same were referred to a Committee of Trial, consisting of (give names). The officers of said committee will notify you of the time aiid place io appear for answer. yraternally, [seal] Secretary. 32 CONSTITUTION. Form 3. — Notice to Temporary Chairman Of Committee to Try Charges. Lod^te^ No ,1 O. O. F. i lo.... Brother The members named below were this evening appointed a Committee of Trial on the charge and Hpecitications preferred by against As the tem- porary chairman of such committee, you will, within one week after receiving his notice, call a meeting of said committee for orgam'za- tion The committee consists of Brothers (give names ) Fraternally, [seal] Secretary Form 4. -notice to Members of Committees. Lodge, No...., 1.0 O F., 18.... Brother You were thi« evening appointed as rne of the Committee of Trial on the charge and spec i- fications preferred by < . . , againnt ^ Brother the temporary chairman of flie committee will notify you of the^ime and place of the meeting 1 of the committee for organization. Frat^-rnally, [SEAL] : Secretary. CONSTITUTION. 33 Chairman of IGBS. ,1 O.O.F. Ao. .4 • •e this evening )n the charge As the tem- ttee, you will, ng his notice, 5 for organiza- [ Brothers (give Secretary OF COMMITTEKB. ,1.0 O F., 18.... >inted as one of charge and spe^ 1- *.. .against the "committee wiU e of the meeting ion. .."....secretary Form 5 — Notice to Accuser and Accused to Attend Meeting op Committee. 18.... Brother The Committee of Trial on the charge and specifications preferred by against will meet (give time and place), to hear and decide the case. You are hereby notified to be present and (sustain or defend) the same. Fraternally, Chairman. Secretary. FoBM G. — Report op Committee of Trial. To'. Lodge No '.V. ,1 6.6. F. The undersigned a (majority or minority) of the committee to investigate the charge and specifications preferred by - against respectfully report : That after hearing the parties, they find (state finding on each specification and the charge, as required by Rule 7, Section I ) The minutes of the doings of the committee, a copy of the evidence taken, and papers pertaining to the trial, are herewith placed in the custody of the Secretary of the Lodge. Fraternally submitted, (Sigued by Committee ) Form 7. —Notice of Appeal to the Grand Lodge op British Columbia. To Lodge, No . . . . , I. O. O. F. sssm 34 CONSTITUTION. The undersigned hereby gives notice that he appeals to the Grand Lodge of Briti-^h Colum- bia, I. O. O F , from the action of the Lodge in the matter of Charge and Specifications pre- ferred by against This appeal is taken on the ground of (here Htate the grounds of the appeal.) Fraternally, (Signed.) Form 8. — Appeal to the Grand Lodge of British Columbia To the Grand Lodge of British Columbia of the 1. O. O. F. The undersigned, a member ol' Lodge, No...., respectfully appeals to yonr Grand Body. from the action of said Lodge (state the action from which the appeal is taken and the grounds upon which it rests) Your appellant asks that you will reverse said action, or grant such other relief as yoa may deem the merits of the case demand. Fraternally, (Signature and residence) Form 9 —Notice to Attend as Witness. Lodge, No...., LO O. F. 18.... Brother You are hereby notitie*! to attend as witness before the Comndttee of Trikl on the charge CONSTITUTION. 35 ice that he [\h CJolum- \e Lodge in ationa pre- id of (here Lodge op irabia of the als to yonr said Lodge peal ifl taken est 8) Your ? said action, ay deem the Witness. [. O O. F. ....18.... as witness the charge and specificationB, preferred by against (state the time and place. ) By order of the Noble Grand. Fraternally, [seal] Secretary. Form 10. — Certificate Accompanying Return OP Lodge Under Rule 1 , Section IV. ......Lodge, No L O. O. F. 18.... To the Grand Lodge of British Columbia of the I O. O. F. Enclosed you will receive the return of this Lodge in the matter of the appeal of to your Grand Body, required by Rule 1, tSection IV I hereby certify that the same embraces correct copies of all the minutes and papers relating to the case, in my possession, or in possession of the Lodge, and also the original testimony taken at the trial Fraternally, [seal] Secretary. Form 11 — notice op Grand Secretary to Lodge Under Rule 3, Section IV. Grand Lodge of British Columbia of the I O. O F. Office of the Grand Secretary, 18.... To Lodge, No...., I GO F. On the day of ;{() CONSTITUTION. 1 received from an appeal from the actiou of your Lodge in matter of (state cauHe of appeal). Tlie papers relating to the appeal not bavin/;; been transmitted to me with- in the time specified by law, you are hereby notified to forward the same to me within ten dayH from the receipt of this notice. Should I not receive them, it will be my unpleasant duty to proceed under Kule 3, Section IV, of the Code, Fraternally, Grand Secretary. Form 12 — Oh ligation to Witness to be Ad- ministered BY THE Chairman of THE Committee. You do sincerely declare i?pO' your honor as an Odd Fellow, that the evideT:Ce you shall give in the matter of charge pre?eT red by against now pending, shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Thus vou do affirm. Seo. 6. Notice of the expulsion or suspen- sion of a member, with the cause thereof, shall 1)6 given by the Secretary forthwith, to all the Lodges in this jurisdiction. Sec 7. This lodge shall have a book, in which shall be entered the names of all persons rejected, suspended, or expelled by this or any other lodge, of which they may have received due notice, with the date and cause of such suspension or expulsion CONSTITUTION. m ;)eal from of (atate ig to the , me with- •e hereby ithin ten . Should isant duty the Code. Secretary. TO BE Ad- r OF r honor as u sbail give ig, shall be ng but the or puspen- ereof, shall to all the a book, in all persons this or any ve received ise of such ABTIOLE VIII. FUNDS AND PRGl'BRTY. Section 1 — The funds and property of this lodge shall be held exclusively as a Trust Fund to be devoted to no other purpose than the charitable uses of the I. O. O. F., and expendi- tures legitimately made for lodge purposes, and of the advancement of the interests of the lodge or the Order. The funds may be invested from time to time, as the lodge shall direct, but no part thereof, or of the lodge property, or of the proceeds of any sales of such property, shall ever be divided among the members ; and in case of a surrender or forfeiture of the Lodge Charter, all the funds and property of the lodge of whatsoever kind shall be immediately sur- rendered and delivered up to the Grand Lodge of this jurisdiction, or to its officers or agents properly authorized to receive them. ARTICLE IX. OFFICERS. Section 1 . No member of this lodge shall be concerned in organizing or visiting any illegal, spurious, expelled, extinct or suspended Lodge of Odd Fellows ; nor paint on his sign any emblem of the Order, or otherwise exhibit any ni-oii the same, or have any printed or en- graved upon his business card, nor expose any in a public place as a sign ; nor receive or put any motion from the Chair of the N. G., unless he be a present or past N. G or V. G. 38 CONSTITUTION. Sec. 2. This Lodge shall not have a public procession, unless to attend the funeral of a member, or have any public celebration of any kind, or get up any ball or public amusement in the name of the Order, or reinstate an ex- pelled member of this lodge, without permission of the Grand Master. ARTICLE X. TERMS AND RETURNS. Secticis i. All terms shall commence on the first day of January and July, in each year, and end on the day the succeeding one commences. Sec, 2 The oflBcers for the term about ex- piring, Lhall prepare and deliver to the OkScar who shall install their successors, the rt-Gult of the elections, and a regular report of the work of the term, including the names of those initi- ated, admitted by card, and as an Ancient Odd Fellow : those suspended or expelled, and the cause thereof, and of those reinstated and de- ceased ; the number of certificates for degrees g'anted; the whole number in membership, and the amount of receipts, accompanied by whatever amount may be due to the Grand Lodge Sec. In addition to the above, the officers for the term expiring on the first meeting in January, shall annually make to the Grand Lodge a full return of t^o members of the lodge (except such as are more than one year m arrears or have been expelled) ranked accord- CONSTITUTION. 39 ex- 31 Jt of work initi- Odd the de- ing to the degreea attained, and a statement of the number of members reUeved in the past year ; the number of widowed families relieved ; the number of members buried, the number of sisters buried, the amount of money applied to each of these purposes ; the amount paid for the education of orphans; the amount paid for current expenses ; the amount of money in the Treasury; arnouot of Widows' and Orphans' Fund, and amount of investments. Hec. 4. Should this lodge fail to make any of its returns, as required by the two proceed- ing sections, for one year, it shall thereby for- feit its charter and become extinct; and it shall be the duty of the G. M , or D. D. G. M , to withold the A. T. P W., and semi-annual P. W., uutil such returns a:e made, and the amount due the Grand Lod^e paid And it shall be the duty of the last installed officers to transmit or surrender to the Grand Mnster or his Deputy, the charter, books, papers, furniture and funds of the lodge. ARTICLE XI. OP CARDS Section 1 Withdrawal Cards may be grant- ed to members who are clear f>f the books, according to law, by a majority v^ote, by ballot, of the members present when appli'^^ution is made Should the lodge refuse to grant the card, the applicant, on tendering" a written resignation of memberrihip, and paying all dues, shall be entitled to receive from the Secretary 40 CONSTITUTION. a certificate under the seal of the lodge to that effect; and such certificate shall be sufficient evidence of good standing at the time of such resignation. Sec 2. Visiting cards may be granted upon application in open Lodge, or they may be issued by the N. G. and Recording Secretary to membefs in good standing upon application in writing, but in either case the dues of the ap- plicant must be paid up to the end of the time for which the card is granted, which time shall not exceed one year from the date of the card. ARTICLE XIL INTERPRETATION AND AMENDMENT Section 1. When any doubt arises as to the true meaning of any part of these Articles, it shall be determined by the Grand Lodge Sec. 2. These articles or any part thereof, shall not be altered, amended, suspended or annulled, except on motion made in the Grand Lodge, at a regular session, and carried by a two-third vote. ARTICLE XIIl. OF BY-LAWS Section 1. This lodge may make, alter or rescind such By-laws, Rules and Resclutious, from time to time, as may bo deemed expedi at ; Provided, that they do not in any wise con- travene this Constitution, or the Constitution, '^K it 5- CONSTITUTION. 41 By-laws, or Regulations of the Grand Lodge of the Province of British Columbia, or of the Sovereigrn Grand Lodge. Sec. 2. The By-laws of this lodge are in torce from the time of their approval by the Committee on Laws of Subordinates, subject to the approval of the Grand Lodge ; and the manu- script copy of such By-laws, and amendments thereto, shall, before being printed, be trans- naitted to the Grand Secretary, to be transmitt- ed to the Committee on Laws of Subordinates for their approval. BY-LAWS OF ^olaiQbia Todgc iVo! 2, h ®. to f. *>0'^l^i.o^c ARTICLE I. MEETINGS. Section 1. The regular meetings of this lodge for the transaction of general business shall be on Wednesday evening of each week. t*pecial lEeetiDgs may be called by the Noble Grand, either at his discretion, at the written request of five Scarlet members in good stand- ing, or by a vote of the lodge ; and in either case the members must be notified by the Sec- retary, or by publication in one or more news- papers. No business shall be transacted nt special meetings other than that for which such meetings may be called. Sec. 2. The hours of meetings shall be seven and a-half o'clock, from the first of October to the first of April; and eight o'clrck, from the first of April to the first of October. lis JSH ;k. >le en id- ler pc- at ich reii to the BY-LAWS. 43 Sec. 3. At all meetings, five Scarlet mem- bers shall constitute a quorum for the transac- tion of business. ARTICLE n. DUTIES OF THE NOBLE GRAND. The Noble Grand shall preside at all meet- ings; shall preserve order and decorum, and may enforce the same by a fine of not less than three, nor more than ten dollars; but his de- cisions on all questions shall be subject to ap- peal. He shall strictly enforce the provisions of the Constitution and By-laws, and see that all oflScers of the lodge and members of com- mittees perform their respective duties as en- joined by the usages of the Order, and by the Constitution and By-laws ; and enforce all fines and penalties imposed by the Constitution and By-laws, or by a vote of the lodge ; appoint the majority of all committees (if not otherwise directed). On the night of his installation, he shall appoint, subject to the approval of the lodge, the following standing committees, viz : Finance, Belief, and Boom Committees. He shall give the casting vote on all questions be- fore the lodge, except in the election of officers, when he shall be entitled to vote ; inspect and announce the result of all ballotings, or other voting ; have charge of the Charter, which he must always have in the lodge; sign all drafts upon the Treasurer for such sums as may have been ordered by the lodge, and perform all other duties appertaining to his ofiice. He shall not make or second any motion or 44 BY-LAWS. resolution, nor take part in any debate, while in the chair. Previous to closhig the lodge, ho fihall ascertain from the Permanent Secretary, the amount of the receipts of the evening, and of the Treasurer, if he has received the same. ARTICLE III. DUTIES OF THE VICE GRAND. The Vice Grand shall assist the Noble Grand in presiding over the lodge; appoint his own supporters and the minority of all committees on investigation, have special charge of the door, and in the absence of the Noble Grand preside in his stead, and perform all the duties required by the laws and usages of the order, and by the Constitution and By-laws. ARTICLE IV. DUTIES OP THE RECORDING SBCRJ^TARY. The Recording Secretary shall keep correct minutes of all proceedings ; fill up all certifi- cates granted by the lodge ; write and issue all communications, summonses and notices required ; notify all candidates of their election ; and attest all drafts for moneys ordered to be paid at a regular meeting. He shall indorse upon all petitioDS for membership the name of the applicant, and Committee of Investigation to whom referred, and forthwith hand a copy of the same to the Chairman of said Committee. He alone shall have, safely keep and use (when ordered) the seal of the Lodge. He shall have the authority to give, without the vote of the T T BY-LAWS. 45 Lodge (provided the brother be dear of the books and otberwiHe qualified), the required certificate to enable a brother to join an En- campment. He Bball at the end of the teriv make out for the Grand Lodge a full report of the work of the Lodge during the term and shall enter it upon the minutee He shall enter the name, age, occupation 'and residence of all candidates upon the minutes, stating whether they joined by initiation, deposit of card, or as ancient or non-afiiliated Odd Fel- lows. He shall enter a brief t^tatement of the contents of all communications, petitions and memorials upon the records, and shall enter all communications from the Grand Lodge, and reports of Finance and Special Commit- tees, in full upon the records. He shall per- form such other duties as are required of him by the Lodge and the usages of the Order, and shall deliver to his successor all books, papers and other property appertain- ing to his office. ARTICLE V. DUTIES OF THE P£BMANBNT SEORETARY. The Permanent Secretary shall regularly attend each meeting ; aid the Recording Sec- retary in the discharge of his duties; keep just and faithful accounts between the Lodge and its members; receive all moneys due to the Lodge and pay the same at the close of each meeting to the Treasurer, talang his re- ceipt therefor. He shall one week after the expiration of each quarter, endi^ig 1st April, 46 BY LAWH. 1st July, 1st October, and let January, notify each member wh(» owes thirteen weeks dues and in the event of any brother nesrlecting or refusing to pay Ihe same when duly notitied, he shall report to the Lod^^e. He shall have a ledger, cash, and receipt books, keeping the former posted every quarter He shall keep a list of the members el^^cted to the degrees, with th3 date of the election and the name of the degree. He shall fill up all cards, and in- dorse all cards of visitors, and at the close of the term shall assist the Recording Secretary in mnkiog up the regular returns for the "(irand Lodge, render an exact account of the state of his books, together with lists of brothers who have ceased to be members, and of those entitled to vote at the regular election of orticers which shall be in the possession of the Vice Grand, to be examined by him as their names are called. ARTICLE VL DUTIES OF THE TREASURER. The Treasurer shall prior to his installation execute to the Trustees of this Lodge a joint and several bond in the penal sum of one thousand dollars, or such sum as the Lodge, shall from time to time require, with two good and sufficient sureties, to t>e approved by the Lodge for the faithful performance of his duties. The bond of the Treasurer when ap- proved shall be entered in full upon the records. He shall receive all moneys of the Lodge and deposit the same in a chartered bank BY-LAWS. 47 of Victoria, British Columbia, Jis current ac- oonnt, except a sum at no time to exceed two hundred dollars, which may remain in his possession for the payment of small ac- counts. He shall pay all orders signed by the Noble Grand, voted by the Lodge and attested by the Recording Secretary under seal of the Lodge. He shall, every regular Lodge meeting, place on the Recording Sec- retary's desk his bank book, for that offii a and the Noble Grand's inspection. He 8ii< deliver to his successor in office, all books, papers, funds and other property belonging to the lodge. ARTICLE VIL DUTIB8 OF THE JUNIOR PAST GRAND. It shall be the duty of the Junior Past Grand to attend and act in the capacity of Past Grand, and perform all other duties pertaining to his office. ARTICLE VIII. DUTIES OP THB WARDEN. It shall be the duty of the Warden to take charge of the regalia and other property of the lodge, except when a k*»eper is employed for that purpose ; and to act as chairman of the Room Committee, and perform such other duties as are prescribed by the charges of his office. 48 BY-LAWS. ARTICLE IX. DUTIES OP THE OUTSIDE GUARDIAN. The Outside- Guardian, in addition to the duties of his office, shall (under the direction of the Warden) carefully place and replace the regalia, clean and light the room, and perform such other labor as is necessary to keep the room in proper order for the meet- ings of the lod^e. As a compensation for the discharge of his duties he shall receive such salary as the lodge shall from time to time determine. ARTICLE X. DUTIES OF TRUSTEES AND DELECl \TES. Section 1. The Trustees shall )>e elected by paper ballot at the last meeting in June, and hold oflRce for one year. It shall be their duty to draw from the Treasurer from time to time (in drafts drawn in regular form) such sums of money as the lodge shall direct, and place the same at interest in a chartered hank at Victoria. British Columbia, or takinp as security a mortgage, or mortgages, of sucli an amount on real estate as shall be deemed amply sufficient to secure the debt, or to in- vest the same in real estate ; to collect the ii)ter*»8t8 and rents, (the rents to be collected monthly), and pay the same to the lodge ; to call in the loans or sue on the securities when- ever the lodge may require them to do so. The evidence of every debt shtill be deposited in some fire proof safe in the city, and shall ijfifrfnii ilif fe' i if i i^ii iii t »; ': ^wp™^ BY-LAWS. 49 be exhibited in open lodge, when the Noble Grand or five Scarlet members call for the Hiime.. Previous to entering on the discharge of their duties the Trustees shall give a joint and several bond, payable to the Noble Giand, Vice Grand and Junior Past Grand of this Lodge, with three sureties to be approved by the lodge, in the sum of two thousand dollars, or such sums as shall from time to time be required for the faithful performance of their duties, and this bond shall be entered in full upon the records, should any orphans or children of Odd Fellows of this Lodge be left in poverty without a guardian, it shall be the duty of the Trustees to endeavor to place them in a situation where they may procure a livelihood and at the same time be preserved from vice. Tbey shall from time to time make inquiries into their situation, and report to the lodge. Should the widow of an Odd Fel- low be left in indigent circumstances, it shall be the duty of the Trustees to make inquiries into her situation, and report to the lodge what assistance she may need. Either or all of the Trustees for a uon -performance of duty or improper conduct may be removed from office if two-thirds of all the members present vote in favor of such removal : Provided, that no removal can take place unless a re- solution to that effect shall have been offered and laid over for one week. When a Trustee is removed be shall deliver to the Noble Grand all property in his possession belonging to the lodge. Sec. 2. The Delegates to the Board of Union i 50 BY-LA W^S. shall be elected aDoaHlly, at the last meet- lufi in June, by paper ballots, and shall con- sist of five members of this lodge in good standing. It shall be their duty to attend all meetings of the Board of Union regularly called, and to the best of their ability protect the interests of their lodge. In case of any neglect of duty either or all of the delegates may be removed from office if two-thirds of all the members present at any meeting vote in favor of a motion to that effect : Provided, that a resolution to that effect shall lay over one week before being acted upon. ARTICLE XL DUTIES OF THE VISITING COMMITTEE. Section 1. The Visiting Committer shall consist of the Noble Grand, Vice Grand, Trea- Hurer, Warden, Conductor, Right Support of the Noble Grand, and the Right Support of the Vice Grand, whose duty it shall be to visit all brethern of this lodge known to be. sick, to render such assistance as each may require and ?aw allows, and to continue to visit them at least once a week until restored to health. The Noble Grand jhall at each regular meeting, or at any time during the week (when it may become necessary) appoint a nurse to be paid out of the general fund. The visiting days of each member of the committee shnrll be for the Noble Grand, Sunday; Vice Grand, Monday; Conductor, Tuesday; Warden, Wed- nesday; Treasurer, Thursday; Right Support of the Noble Grand, Friday; Right Support of the Vice Grand, Saturday. y.^ If ,, i»w^ «y»ywwiiipim|pi ~\ BY-LAWS. 51 ARTICLE XII. DUTIES OP FINANCE COMMITTEE. The Finance Committee shall consist of three members. It shall be their duty to examine all claims against the lodge, and all accoiiDts which may be referred to tliem, antl report thereon in writing over their own proper sig- nature, also to inspect and audit the accounts of the Permanent Secretary, Treasurer, Trus- tees, and all other officers or committees who may be charged with the receipts or expendi- tures of monies of the lodge, and report in writing od the same at the first regular meeting in each term, or whenever required by the lodge. ARTICLE XIII. DUTIES OF ROOM COMMrTTKE. The Room Committee shall consist of two members and the Warden, whose duty it shall be to see that the lodge and its ante-chambers are in proper order. They shall make out an inventory at the end of each term of all the property belonging to the lodge, estimating the value of the same, showing what was received from their predecessors, and all alterations and additions during the term reported upon, which report shall be referred to the Finance Committee. ARTICLE XtV. REPORTS. Reports of Committees shall be made in writing and signed by a majority thereof. 1H I. J i'i w- li 52 BY-LAWS. ARTICLE XV. TERMS OF ADMISSION. All persons admitted as members of this lodge shall pay the requisite fee as follows: If 21 years of age $10 (X) 21 and under 30, ] ^^ ^^- <^^^f M everff ' I additional year. QQ u u 4Q j $1 00 additional fm- even/ * ] additional year. AQ a u 50 i $3 00 additional for every * ' / additional year. ^Owarf< and over J ^-00 additional for every 50 years ana over, -j additional year. For admission by deposit of card., as an Ancient Odd Fellow or non ajffiliate, if under 30 years of age .$10 00 When 30 years and over the increase in the scale of initiation fees to be added in accordance with age. ARTICLE XVI. DUES. Every member shall pay into the General Fund three ($3) dollars per quarter, which must be promptly raid on or before the last regular meeting of each quarter. ARTICLE XVII. DEGREES. Section 1. No degree shall be granted to T BY-LAWS. 53 any member who is in arrears for dues, or against whom are fines or assesyments unpaid, or charjfes undetermined. Five (^5) dollars shall be charged for each degree. When the ballot is spread if not more than two black balls be de posited he Bhall be elected; but if three or more black balls be deposited the ap- plicant shall be declared rejected, and three months must elapse from the time of his rejec- tion before lib can again apply Seo. 2. Any brother may apply for any or all of the degrees without charge, and the lodge shall confer the same ; but it is hereby provided that the said brother shall not by virtue of having thus obtained degrees with- out charge be entitled to participate in the benefits of the Order beyond what he would be entitled to receive under the initiatory degree. Sec. 3. Any brother who has taken any or all of the three degree? free of charge may apply at any regular meeting of the lodge to pay lor the game, which application shall be actod CD at the next ensuing regular meeting without debate. If then rejected he shall not again apply to pay for his degrees for the space of three months from the date of said rejection. The application to be determined by ball ballots, three or more black balls re- jecting. ARTICLE XVIIl. MEMBERSHIP. Section 1, — All persons admitted as members 54 BY-LAWS. must be of industrious habits, possessed of some known and honorable means of support, free from all infirmities which may prevent them from gaining a livelihood for themselves or families, and otherwise qualified in ac- cordance with Article II of the Constitution. All applications for membership must be accompanied by the "ecommendation of a mem- ber of this lodge in good standing together with not less than two references. Should he be elected and not appear for initiation within eight weeks thereafter, he shall not be admitted ; but he may present a new petition which must take the usual course. No candidate shall be initiated on the same evening of his election without a vote of two- thirds of the members present. Every person upon being admittpd a member of the lodge shall sign the Constitution and By-laws, thereby pledging himself to support, main- tain and abide by the same, and to pay prom- ptly all demards airainst him as soon as they shall have become due, He shall also inform the Permanent Secretary of his place of resi- dence, and should he change it he shall im- mediately give notice to the Permanent Sec- retary of such change. Sec. 2. The lodge shall at its last regular meeting in December elect an Examining Physician for the lodge, who shall hold office for twelve months. It shall be his duty to eK- amine each candidate for membership, and furnish him with a medical certiticate on the prescribed form. And the lodge shall pav for each medical certificate the sum of two dollars \ ^. \ f T BY LAWS. 55 which shall be collected from the candidate at the same time as the iDitiation fee. ARTICLE XIX. BALLOTS AND ELECTIONS Section' 1 When ballots are taken the bal- lot-box mnst be placed upon the pedestal in front and in full view of the Noble Grand. The members shall advance singly and deposit their ballots, which shall ha duly inspected by the Noble Grand and the result declared to the lodge. Seo. 2. At elections for officars the Warden Hhall (in connection with two tellers appointed by the Noble Grand) receive the votes cast in the ballot-box. A majority of all the ballots cast shall be necessary to elect, and the Noble Grand shall require all members present to vote. They shall canvass all the votes and de- clare the result to the Noble Grand, by whom it shall be announced to the lodge. If on the second ballot no candidate shall have received a majority of all the ballots cast, a third ballot shall be had between the two highest candidates on the list. ARTICLE XX BENEFITS. Section 1. A member not disqualified to re- ceive benefits who by sickness or accident may be rendered incapable from following any oc- cupation, or otherwise earning a livelihood, m, ■:,, 56 BY-LAWS. shall receive from the funds of the lodge six dollars per week for an initiatory brother, and oi the first and second degrees, for the first six months' continuous sickness ; four dollars and fifty cents per week for the next six months continuous sickness; and three dollars per week after twelve motiths' continuous sickness. If a member of the Third or Scarlet degree, he shall receive ten dollars per week for the first six months' continuous sickness; seven dollars and fifty cents per week for the oextsix months' continuous sickness ; and five dollars per week after twelve months' continuous sickness No n" ember of this lodge drawing sick benefits shall be out before 7 a m , or later than 7 p. m., in summer, or before 9 a. m., or later than 4 p. m., in winter, unless by consent of the medi- cal attendant, and upon going out he shall leave word for the Visiting Committee where he has ^od HiBodin^ npou application in writing, but in either case tJ;e dues of the applicant muHt be paid up the end of the time for which the card is granted, whi<'h time shall not exceed one year from the date of the card and the applicant shall pay twenty-five cents additional for the card. AKTICLH XXII. FINES AND PENAITIi!8. Section 1 No member who is indebted to the lodge in a sura equal to thirteen weeks dues shall be entitled to receive the pecuniary bene- fits of this lodg«. All fines not remitted at the end of the term shall stand as does. Skc. 2. Every member who shall neglect or refuse fo pay his indebtedness to the lodge for the space of eleven m jths shall be notified by the Permanent Secrel-ary, if practicable; and if after four weeks his account still remains un- settled he shall cease to be a member, except he be absent from the city, iu which case he shall be allowed an additional time of two months All proceeding under this Section shall be conducted in conformity with Article VII, .Sections 1 and 2 of the Constitution 8kc. 'A. Every member of a Committee who may fail to perform his duty sliall be fined not less than fifty cents, nor mf,re than two dollars for each neglect. Sec. 4. If any member shall disregard the authority of the Noble Grand by persisting in I- k I BY-LAWS. 61 using improper lanjpage, or shall be guilty of improper conduot either in or out of the lodge, or shall knowingly propose an unworthy can- didate for membership, or shall be guilty of habitual drunkenness, or of any infamous i'fTence against the laws of the land, or feigning ^^iekness with a view to abuse the benevolent intentions of the Order, or shall divulge (except to a member of the Order (the proceedings of this or any other lodge required by him to l)e kept secret, or the name of any brother, who opposed the admission of any candidate, or re- veal any of the secrets of the Order, may be fined, expelled or suspended, at the discretion of the lodge. Sec. 5. Every officer who is absent at roll call after opening of the lodge, at a regular or special meeting, shall be fined as follows : Noble Grand and other elective officers, two dollars ; Warden and other appointed officers, fifty cents. Sec. 6 AV)sentees shall render their excuses in open lodge ; absence from the city, sickness of self or family, attendance on the sick, and on official duties connected with the Order, impos- sibiUty to attend on account of some unavoid- able cause, shall be good excuses for non-at- tendance ; but without any of these excuses, the fines shall be enforced. An officer or member having been fined may appeal to the lodge to have his tine remitted ; and if the appeal be sustained by two-thirds of all the members present the fine shall be remitted. I ^ 62 BY-LAWS. ARTICLE XXIII. FUNDS. Benefits due, relief granted, or the current expenses of the lodge, may be paid at any regular meeting by a majority vote of the mem- bers present. ARTICLE XXIV. MISCELLANEOUS. Seceion 1. On the death of a brother of this lodge it shall be the duty of the Noble Grand and other au*;horized officers to immediately make preparations for the funeral, and as soon as possible after the death of a brother is made known summon every member of the lodge to attend the funeral by advertising a notice there- of in as many of the daily papers as the exigency of the cafic will admit, unless otherwise request- ed by the nearest relatives of the deceased. ^EO. 2. The brothers shall assemble at the lodge-room, where the roll of membera shall be called, and all who are absent shall be subject to a flae of fifty cents. Sickneny r attendance upon the sick, burial of the dead, absence from the city, on attendance as a juror, shall be suf- ficient excuse to remit the tine, but in no other case ehall the tine be remitted except upon a vote of two-thirds of all the members present. Sec. 3 Any brother who shall be preaent and answer to his name at roll call and after- wards leave the lodge or the p ocession without } . \ BY-LAWS. 63 ^ the permission of the Noble Graud shall be subject to a tine of fifty c^uts ; and it shall be the duty of every member to report all such cases to the Noble Grand. Sec. 4. No part of these By-laws shall be repealed, amended, suspended, altered or an- nulled, unless a pro^xisition in writing be made at least four regular meetings previous to the time of its being acted upon, when, if two-thirds of all the members present vote in favor of such proposition, it shall be adopted. Sec 5. These By-laws and Rules of Order shall take effect from the time of their approtval by the Committee on Laws of Subordinates, subject to the approval of the Grand Lodge; and at that time all By-laws in force prior to the date thereof shall stand repealed ; and all Re- solutions or Rules of Order that conflict with these By-laws or Resolutions and Rules of Order, except attached hereto, shall be re- scinded. Adopted August 3rd, 1870. Attest : JAMES FELL, Noble Grand. HENRY WALLER, Recording Secretary. Adopted a3 amended August 3rd, 1887. P. W. DEMPSTER, Attest: Noble Grand. ROWLAND W. FAWOETT, [Seal.] Becor ding Secretary. ^ BY-LAWS. Approved. H. WALLER, 1 ^ .,, r ^ CHAS. HAYWARD, [ (^o^'^f'^^i^ on Laws of P. A. BABINGTON. J i^itbordmates. Adopt€Hl as amended June 28th, 1893. GEORGE WILBY, Noble Grand. R. W. FAWOETT, Recording Secretary. Approved September 6th, 1893. JOS. E.PHILLIPS, ^n u* P. W. DEMPSTER. I Committee on Laws of JOHN H. MELDRAM, j Subordinates, J ORDER OF BUSINESS, -o^»>c^^ocJc 1. 4. 5. (}. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Opening. Roll of Officers called. Reading Minutes of preceding Meeting. Action on Otticial Reports and Bonds. Report of Visiting Connnittee. Ordering Drafts for Renetlts. Brothers sick to be reporte^d. Reports of Committees and Candidates balloted for Initiation. Recess. Absentees of previous meetings called. Propositions for membership. Reports of Committees: 1 — Finance Committee. 2— Room Committee. 3— Trustees. 4— Special Committees. Unfinished business on the minutes. 66 ORDEIt OF BUSINESS. J 5. Communications received and disposed of: 1— Grand Lodge or Grand Officers. 2— D. D. Grand Master. 3— General Relief Committee. 4 — Miscellaneous. 16. Application for Cards. 17. Application for Degrees. 18. Election of Officers. 19. New Business. 20. Good of the Order. N. B.— Under thiw tiead Brothers may express themselves on matters appertaining to the Order, without any question being before the Lodge. 21. Permanent Secretary's Report. 22. Closing. Adopted August 3rd, 1870. JAMES FELL, Noble Grand. HENRY WALLER, liecording Secretary RULES OF ORDER. -OF ^olan^bia Todi|e iVa 2, ^xv^j^si^^^ o Rule 1. When the Noble Grand takes the chair, the officers and brothers shall take their respective stations, and at the sound of the cravel there shall be general silence, and if there be a Chaplain then join with him in prayer. Rule 2 The Noble Grand shall preserve order and decorum and pronounce the decisions of the lodge on all subjects ; he shall decide all questions of order without debate, subject to an appeal to the lods:e by a brother, on which ap- peal no brother shall speak but once, when the question before the lodge shall be : "Shall the decision oi the Noble Grand stand as the judg- ment of the lodge?" which question shall be taken by the Vice Grand. All motions must be put from the Noble Grand's chair. Rule 3. No question shall be stated unless moved and seconded, nor be open for considera- tion until state! by the Noble Grand ; and when a qii3stion is before the lodge no motion shall IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET {MT-3) /. 7, 1.0 I.I If lis 11^ ■^ Ih 111112.2 110 2.0 L8 1-25 1.4 |||.6 ^ 6" 1 m VI m "'^j^ Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 873-4503 I ' 1 68 RULES OF ORDER. be received unless — Ist. To lay on the table ; 2nd. The previous question ; 3rd. To postpone to a particular time ; 4th. To postpone inde- finitely; 5th. To re-commit; 6th. To refer; 7th. To amend ; and they shall have preference in the order in which they are here arranged ; the tirst two shall be decided without debate. Rule 4. No motion shall be made by one brother while another is speaking, and no motion shall be made or seconded without rising and addressing the Noble Grand. Rule 5. Any brother making a motion shall reduce the same to writing at the request of the Noble Grand, or any brother, in which case it shall not be before the lodge until it be so written and read from the Secretary's desk. Rule 6. No resolution shall be oflfered to the lodge except in writing and signed by the brother offering the same. Pule 7. No brother shall be interrupted while speaking, except it be to call him to order or for the purpose of explanation * Rule 8. If a brother while speaking be called to order, he shall at the request of the Noble Grand take his seat until the question of order is determined, when if permitted he a.ay proceed again. Rule 9. No brother shall speak without rising in his place, respectfully addressing the Noble Grand by his title, and having his name RULES OF ORDER. 69 announced by the chair Brothers shall eon- ftne themselves to the question under debate and avoid all personalties and indecorous or sarcastic lanfiruage Rule 10, If two or more brothers rise to speak at the same time, the Nable Grand shall decide which is entitled to the floor; and no brother shall speak more than once on the same subject or question until all who wish to speak may have had an opportunity to do so, nor more than twice without permission from the Noble Grand Each brother while speaking shall designate the brother spoken of -by his proper rank or title, according to his standing in the Order. HuLE 11. When a blank is to be filled the question shall be ftrst taken on the highest sum or '.jumber and on the longest time pro- posed. Rule 12. Any brother may call for a di- vision of a question when the sense will admit of it. And any five brothers calling for the yeas and nays, they shall be ordered by the Noble Grand and recorded upon the minutes. Bulk 13 Before putting the question the Noble Grand shall ask : "Is the lodge ready for the question? " If no brother rise to speak hii shall rise and put it ; and after he has risen and put the question no brother shall be per- mitted to speak upon it. While the Noble Grand is addressing the lodge or putting the qn -istion, si'enoe shall be observed in the lodge room H'', -| 70 RULE8 OF ORDER. i !l I '■ ' BuiiE 14. After any qaestion, except one for indefinite postponement, has been decided, any two brothers who voted in the maprity may at the same time or next regular meeting move for a reconsideration thereof; but no dincussioD of the main question shall be allowed unless reconsidered. Rule 15 When a brother has been called to order for the manifestation of temper or im- proper feeling, he shall not be allowed to speak again at that meeting unless by special per- mission of the lodge. RuLiE 16. No brotber shall vote on any question in which he is imuiediately interested. Rule 17. Every brother present (not in arrears) shall vote, unless for special reasons, except in the case specified in the preceding rule, and provided this rule does not interfere with the provisions of the By-laws regarding new members, etc. Rule 18. In speaking on points of order the Noble Grand shall have precedence, but he cannot speak on any other subject except to state facts within his own knowledge, without previously vacating the chair and filling it by a qualified brother. Rule 19 No brother shall retire without leave of the Noble Grand, and during the opening, closing, initiation, recess or taking of the ayes and nays, the door shall be kept closed 1 1 RULES OF ORDER. 71 *> R TLE 20. On the call of three members for the previous questioD, the Noble Grand shall put the question in this form: "Shall the main question be now put? " If the motion is carried the vote shall first be upon all pend- infiT amendments, after which upon the main question. If decided in the negative, the question shall lay over until the next regular meeting. RuLB 21. Any brother may excuse himself from serving od a committee if at the time of his appointment he is a member of two other committees. No brother can be appointed on a committee when absent from the lodge. Bulb 22. The first brother named on a com- mittee shall act as chairman until another is chosen by the committee. The mover of a resolution referred to a special committee is usually the first named thereon. Rule 23 No committee can be finally dis- charged until all the debts contracted by it shall have been paid Rule 24 A motion to close shall always be in order after the regular business has oeen gone through, which motion shall be decided without debate. Rule 25. These Rules of Order may be al- tered or amended after one week's notice in writing has been given, specifying the pro- posed alteration or amendment; but any of them or any clause thereof may he suspended 72 MULES OF OllDEU for the time beiuif by a vote of two-thirds of the members present. Adopted August 3rd, 1870. Attest : JAMES FELL, Noble Grand. HENRY WALLER, Becm-diny Seci'etary. Toms of Apjlication for MemtosMp. 18 To Columbia Lodge No. 2, 1. O. O. F.: , . -.-.^. . , Brothers :— I herewith present my Card of Withdrawal from LodKeNo... ^8tateof.... and respectfully aHk to be admitted a, member of your Lodge by deposit of same: (if an Ancient Odd leUow, as an Ancient Odd Fellow. My residence is... ; my age.... years; and my occupation is.. ^'v — ;, Fraternally yours, Recommended.by . Refers to— 18 To Columbia Lodge No. 2, 1.. O. O. F. : . . Gentlemen :-Having received a favorable opinion of Odd Fellowship, 1 re8i>ectfully ask to be mitiated into the Order and become a member of your Lodge. My residence is ; my age is . . . . years : and my occupation is • • • • , , -, it admitted I promise obedience to the usages and laws of tlie Order and Lodge Very respectfully yours. Proposed and recommended by Refers to — < LIST OF MEMBERS -OF- ^olan^bia Todae iVa 2, Victoria British Columbia. Louis Wolff. John H. Meldram. John B Garibaldi. R. W. Fawcett. David F. Fee. Robert Hioka. Anton Vigelius. Willianj Buckett. Joseph Davies. George E Smith. Andrew Shaw. James E. McMillan. Michael Baker. Alex. B. Gray. Robert Butler. George Rudlin. James McArthur. Joseph W. Carey. James Porter, Jr. Joseph Sears. John Davis. Robert Reid. Daniel Sheehan. Gabriel Morris. Joseph Loewen. Henry Waller. G. W. A. Lange. R. J. Russell. Henry Mansell. Robert Beaven. Louis Erb. Patrick Murphy. Maurice H umber. Samuel Sea, Sr. James Porter, Sr. J. P. Elford. Samuel Branch. Wm. McCulloch. W. J. Tippins. George Steitz. Michael Young. George H. Maynard. James Lissett. James Pope. S. J. McAllister. George Wynne. Kenneth Nicholson. Charles E. Clark. m LIST OF MEMBERS. 75 •^9 William Craft. Fred Norris. John Hawkins. A. R Johnstone. George Logan. William J. Pendray. John McDov/ell. Donald McLean. H. F. Bishop. Wm. H. Adams. Donald M. McLean William Croft. William Sommerville W. H Mixer. P. W. Dempster. Richard Jones. Anton Henderson. E. J Thain. William Christie. John Piercy. John J. Mclntyre. R. P. McLennan. Duncan McDonald. Donald E. Kerr. John Dean. Wm. Jackson. Jno A. Duncan. Wm. Davis. Jas. Pottinger. C. E. Mallctte. J. R. Kerr. Frank Taylor. W. D. Ferris. Wm. R. Hick. Theo. H. Robinson. Walter Shears. John Partridge. W. C. Brown. Samuel Adier. William Hick. Thomas W. Carter. Richard Hall. William Dorman. Augustus Wairen. Michael McCahill. Charles Miuckler. CharleH D Rand. Joseph H. Thain. James W Da vies. J«)hn W. Walker. Thornton Fell. M. G. Blanchard. James W. Morrison W. H. Wood. Edward Page, (/harles McKay. Beaumont Botrgs Walter S. Derapstt^r. H A. Munn. F G Richards, Jr. Geo L. Powers John L. Beck with. J. E Crane W. G Mackenzie. John McLeod. Chas. Maynard. Lewis Hall. R. C. B^awcett. Jas. Hay. B. Stapledon. 70 LIST OF MEMBERS. Ii Harold Fleming. L. Foster. 1). Ballentyne. Jno. A Grant. Robt. L. Allen James Bryoe. J. StClair Blackett. A A Davidson. Wm. C. Pope. M. McKinnon. Wm B. Skillen. Geo. L. Center. W. TurnbuU.' George Wilby. Wm. Mcllwaine. Wm. Nicholas. John McCallum. A McDonald. Daniel Bartlett. J J H. Crozier. Robt. Hamilton. Geo. W. Craig. J. P. Byrne. Jas. S. Hildreth. M. E. Cleveland. Leon U. Conyer. John W. Meldram. Jas. Wilby. Geo. Watson. Adams Edwards. H. H. Schuyler. Donald McLean. Andrew S. Mouat. Geo. T. Fox. Rev. W- D. Barber. Wm. Hodge. Jas. Howard. E. C. Sliepherd. D. H. Anderson. W. H. Whiteley. Henry Banks. Archibald Lees. Fred S. Pope. ^ Fred. Rogers. Wm. Whaley. Thos Lumsden. Win G. Baird Alex. Rose A B. McNeill. Colin Cameron. Francis Hay Peter Davidson. JohuD McNeill. George R S pence. John Vaio H. J L McGdire. John E. Theal James H. Collins. C. W. Hansen. Saml Sea, Jr. A S. Netherby. H. O. Litchfteld. L. N. McKechnie. Gilbert .McKay. A. H. Steffan. John E Whiteside. W L Challoner. Hy. A. Porter Donald Campbell. SUBOJ^DirlflTE LiODGES UNDEK THE JURISDICTION OF GRAND LODGE OF BRITISH COLUiMBIA. • Name of Lodge. Location. NiOHT OF Meetinq. 1 Victoria Victoria Victoria New Westminster. Victoria Nanaimo Wellington Chilliwack Vancouver Kamloops Monday 2 Columbia Wednesday.. .. 8 4 5 6 New Westminster. Dominion Black Diamond. .. Harmony Friday Thursday Wednesday. ... Monday 7 Excelsior Tuesday K Vancouver Friday 9 Tatnai , Western Star Union Selkirk Mondav 10 11 12 Vancouver Union Donald Thurwlay Friday Thursday ^'^ Royal (Uty New Westminster. Victoria Cloverdale Nelson Thursday , u 15 Acme (^Idvordale Monday Friday W Kootenay Monday ITlDnncanH . Duncans Saturday 19 20 Vernon Vernon Tuesday Mount Pleasant. .. Cpnt«nnial Vancouver Nanaimo Friday Monday Monday Tuesday Saturday 21 Delta 22;Gold Range 23 Ashnroft Ladner's Landing. North Bend.. Ashcrof t