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 No. 9 Registry of Quebec, held in the City 
 
 of Montreal, 
 
 PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. I ' 
 
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 *' Honour all men, love the Brotherhood, fear God and honour the 
 King." 
 
 ** Let us not love in word, neither in tongue, but in deed and in 
 truth." 1 
 
 " A tale bearer revealeth secrets, but he that is a faithful spirit 
 concealeth a matter." 
 
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BY-LAWS 
 
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 Zetland Lodge 
 
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 FEEEMASONS, 
 
 No. 9 Registry of Quebec^ held in the City 
 
 of Montreal, 
 
 PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. 
 
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INTEODUCTIOK 
 
 As no Society can be conducted without Laws, it is 
 necessary for good government that tiiose laws should be 
 established on a just and equitable foundation. 
 
 It is well at all times to remember that laws without 
 observance rather take from, than add to, the object 
 intended ; the Officers of the Lodge must, therefore, be 
 treated with that deference and respect which their offices 
 demand; it being through them alone that order and 
 propriety can be maintained. 
 
 Such posts of honor ought to be filled by those 
 Brethren only, who are desirous of promoting the general 
 good. 
 
 Masonry comprehends within its circle every branch 
 of useful learning, and stamps an indelible mark of pre- 
 eminence on all its genuine professors, which neither 
 chance, power, nor fortune, can bestow. 
 
 When its principles are strictly observed, it is a sure 
 foundation of tranquility amidst the various disappoint* 
 ments of life ; imparting real and intrinsic excellency to 
 •man, and rendering him fit for the duties of Society. It 
 cheers the mind in the hour of affliction, paves the way 
 to peace, and promotes domestic happiness ; it is company 
 in solitude, and gives variety, vivacity, and energy to 
 social conversation. 
 
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These are its general advantages, to enumerate tliem 
 full}^ would be an endless task ; enough, however, has- 
 been said to show that he who cultivates this science, and 
 acts agreahly to the character of a Mason, has within 
 liimself the spring and support of every moral and social 
 virtue. 
 
 From this view of the science its utility must be 
 obvious. The universal principles of the art unite in one 
 indissoluble bond of affection, men of the most opposite 
 tenets, of the most distant countries, and of the most 
 contradictory opinions; so that a Mason finds in every 
 nation a friend, and in every country a home. 
 
 ' The Grand Lodge of Quebec, whose supremacy the 
 Brethren of the Zetland Lodge, Number Nine, hereby 
 acknowledge, having in the book of constitutions issued 
 to the fraternity by its authority, laid down certain Laws 
 and Regulations for the general Government of the Order, 
 it remains for us to enact such By-Laws for the regulation 
 and management of this Lodge, as from time to time may 
 be deemed expedient; and all By-Laws and Regulations 
 made prior and up to the 10th August, 1876, having been 
 annulled by the vote of the Lodge on the 14th day of 
 September, A. L., 5876, and confirmed on the 12th day of 
 October, A. L., 5876, it is agreed that the Govenment of 
 this Lodge shall be regulated by the following:— 
 
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BY-LAWS. 
 
 I. 
 
 The regular meeting of the Lodge shall he held on 
 the second Thursday of every month. 
 
 II. 
 
 No visitor shall be admitted into the Lodge, unless 
 •he is personally known, recommended or well vouched 
 for, after due examination by one of the Brethren present, 
 nor shall be admitted when the Lodge is on private busi- 
 ness, unless by a vote of the Lodge ; and no Brother 
 being a resident of the Province, who is not a subscribing 
 member of some Lodge, shall be admitted as a visitor 
 more than once during his secession from the craft. No 
 visitor shall address the Lodge on any question without 
 the permission of the Master, nor shall he be permitted 
 on any occasion to vote. 
 
 III. 
 
 A book shall be placed in the Ante-room in which 
 every visitor shall subscribe his nam", and the name and 
 number of his Lodge. . ,,. 
 
IV. 
 
 Of Eiregulai* ^dxabiour. '; 
 
 At the sound of the Master's Gnvel, profound silence 
 .shall bi3 observed; c'^nd if any Urother disturb the harmony 
 of the Lodge, and disregard the admonition of tlie Master, 
 thereupon, by repetition of the offence, he shall be fined 
 in such a sum as the Brethren may decide ; and if he per- 
 sist, he shall be suspended his Masonic functions for that 
 Meeting, unless he subsequently make such concessions a^^'' 
 the Master and the Brethren shall consider satisfw^ary." - 
 
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 V. 
 
 When any business shall be brought before the Lodge 
 for discussion, every Brother desirous of speaking, shall, 
 when he rises, address himself to the Master; and no 
 Brother shall be permitted to speak twice on the same 
 subject, unless in explanation, or when called upon by the 
 Master, or as the mover in reply. No Brother shall be 
 permitted to revive the discussion of any subject which 
 has alread)' been settled by the Lodge ; and no motion shall 
 be entertained unless it be made in loriting^ signed by the mover 
 and duly seconded, if so called for by any member of the 
 Lodge, 
 
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 To secure regularity in the proceedings of the Lodge, 
 the following order shall hi observed for regular meetings : 
 
1. The Lodge to be opened in diie and ancient form, 
 .and the initiutcB of last regular meeting (and 8ubs( q[iient 
 
 emergent, if any,) to be read and confirmed. 
 
 2. Reports of Committees on petitions to be received. 
 
 3. Reports from the Permanent Committee to be re- 
 ceived and considered. 
 
 4. Reports from Special Committees, if any, to be read 
 and considered. 
 
 5. Propositions for Membership to bo received. 
 
 6. Appointment of Committees on Petitions of Can- 
 • didates. 
 
 7. The Ballot to be passed for joining Members first, 
 and afterwards for candidates for initiation.. 
 
 • 8. Candidates, if in waiting, to be initiated. Brethren^ 
 if any, to be passed and raised. 
 
 i . 9. Petitions for relief and other communications to bo 
 received. . . . 
 
 • 10. Business, affecting the principles, honor, and 
 prosperity of the Order. 
 
 The above order may be suspended or changed for 
 the Meeting by consent of the Master. 
 
 '■'■■ •-■ •••'•' VII. ■ ' I ■■ ^'' : ■ '■ 'i ''-' 
 
 . .. ®f (Ekdion oi ®iHar0. r ;' j:::[ 
 
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 The Master, Wardens, Chaplain, Treasurer, Secretary - 
 and Tyler, shall be annually elected at the regular meeting 
 
 • in December; and on the St. John's day following, the 
 Minutes being previously confirmed, the Master shall be 
 
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 installed. After which he shall proceed to appoint the 
 other officers, who are thereupon, with the elective Officers 
 and Tyler to be invested in due form. 
 
 -'-■■• ^ •• ■■ -' ^ - ■ VIII. 
 
 The Treasurer shall receive the money of the Lodge> 
 and discharge all orders and Bills that have been duly 
 vouched and signed by the Master and Secretary ; and 
 open books in which the Receipts and Disbursements 
 shall be regularly stated, so as to exhibit at one view the 
 amount of cash in his possession ; which books shall be 
 produced at every meeting of the Lodge, and be open for 
 inspection of its Members. That whenever the amount 
 in the Treasurer's hands shall exceed the sum of Ten 
 dollars, such excess shall be deposited in one of the 
 Savings Banks of the City, in the name of the Master, 
 Treasurer, and Secretary, of the Lodge, upon whose joint 
 check or order the sum alone can be withdrawn from the 
 said Bank. His accounts shall be audited annually by 
 some two or more Members of the Permanent Committee, 
 and signed by them previous to the Meeting on St. John*s 
 day in December, in order that the balance then in his 
 hands may be paid over on that day to the Treasurer • 
 elect, or be otherwise disposed of as shall be directed by 
 the Lodge. The Treasurer shall annually insure the Jewels, 
 Furniture, and other property of the Lodge, against loss ^ 
 by fire» 
 
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 . - . IX. 
 
 ©£ the <Sccretitrjj0 ilxttg. 
 
 Tlie Secretary shall issue all summonses to every 
 Member of the Lodge at least seven days previous to each 
 Meeting, pirticularly noticing therein Candidates for Ini- 
 tiation and Admission, specifying their names, place of 
 abode, and occupation, and the names of their proposers 
 and seconders, together with their references ; the names 
 of Brethren entitled to he Passed or Raised ; the amount 
 of dues and arrears payable, and also propositions for 
 making new By-Laws, or altering or repealing old ones. 
 He shall keep an account of the Members of the Lodge, 
 and prepare their Registry and such other lists of Mem- 
 bers, &c., as are required by books of the Constitution, 
 ' under the superintendence of the Master; attend the 
 Meetings of the Permanent Committee, and take minutes 
 of their Proceedings, and of all matters duly moved and 
 seconded, and such other occurrences as may come before 
 the Lodge, and may be considered by the Master, or a 
 majority of the Members worthy of being recorded. He 
 shall be exempt from the payment of all dues on his 
 appointment ; he shall be allowed to appoint an Assistant 
 Secretary, subject to the approval of the Lodge, 
 
 X. 
 
 ®f the ^3)Ier0 gltttj). 
 
 • The Tyler shall deliver all summonses and attend 
 meetings of the Lodge ; he shall clean and keep in good 
 order the furniture, Jewels, and paraphernalia belonging 
 
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 to it; and be responsible to the Officers of the Lodge for 
 tiie same, for which services he shall receive Two Dollars . 
 every Meeting he attends. 
 
 XI. 
 
 ®f the JPenUitneut CE^mmittee. 
 
 On every St. John's day in December, an annual 
 Permanent Committee, to consist of the Master, Past Mas- 
 ters, Wardens and Secretary, shall be appointed to examine 
 into the state of the Finances, Property, and other affairs 
 of the Lodge, with power to exact the attendance of such 
 Members, and such information as they consider essential 
 to the interests of this Lodge ; shall hear and consider all 
 subjects of Masonic complaint or irregularity respecting 
 the Members of the Lodge, and report them to the Lodge ; 
 they shall meet whenever directed by the Master, and any 
 three shall constitute a quorum, and in the absence of 
 either of the Principal Officers, or the Past Masters, the 
 Committee shall choose one of their number to preside at 
 the Meeting. The Secretary shall enter their proceedings 
 in a book, and they shall make an annual report, through 
 the Master, in writing, at the next regular communication 
 in January, 
 
 XII. 
 
 ®f the Idiot. 
 
 The Proposer of every Candidate for Initiation shall 
 deposit the sum of Five Dollars, with the Secretary, in 
 part Payment of the Initiation Fee. The Master shall then 
 appoint a ^yommittee of three Members to enquire into the 
 
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 character and standing of the Candidate, and upon tho 
 favorable report of the majority of said Committee, at the 
 next regular communication Ballot shall be taken ; should 
 the result of the Ballot prove unfavorable to the Candidate, 
 the deposit shall be returned. In the event of tho report 
 of the majority of said Committee being unfavorable to 
 the Candidate, the Ballot shall not be taken for him, he 
 shall be declared a rejected Candidate and the deposit 
 returned. 
 
 The member making the proposition shall be respon- 
 sible for the whole Fee, which must be paid at the time of 
 Initiation or Admission. 
 
 Whenever a Ballot takes place for a Candidate for 
 Initiation or Membership, if two negatives appear, he shall 
 be rejected, but to prevent mistakes, the Master may direct 
 the Ballot to be taken : second time. A proposition thus 
 rejected cannot be brought forward again within six months. 
 
 XIII. 
 
 £Lo\x-^thnlbmxcc after |8allat. 
 
 If any person who has been approved of for Initiation 
 shall not attend for that purpose within three months after 
 the Ballot, another proposition must be made, and a fresh 
 Ballot taken, unless a good and sufficient reason can be 
 shown for his non-attendance. 
 
 XIV. 
 
 ' (Df ^e-aiimi06i0n of Jttcmber^. 
 
 Should any Member retire from the Lodge, or cause 
 his name to be erased from the Lodge Books for any cause, 
 he shall not bo rc-admitted without a Ballot, and payment 
 
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 of the Joining Foe, as fixed by Article Twenty-one, and no 
 Member shall be permitted vo withdraw his name from the 
 Lodge, unless upon application in v^riting, an I not until 
 he shall have paid all arrears of dues. 
 
 XI. 
 
 Brethren may be declared Honorary Memb^'-s by vote 
 of the Lodge, as a mark of respect^ or in consideration of 
 their services or zeal in the cause of Masonry. Any Hono- 
 rary Me*nbcr shall be exempt from all dues ; but should 
 he take office he fhall be placed on the list of Subscribing 
 Members. Previous notice must be given in the summons, 
 of the intention to propose an Honorary Member. 
 
 XVI. '""''[ 
 
 &t Jtta^onir (Elathing. 
 
 No brother shall, on any pretence, be admitted into 
 Lodge unless his Clothing and Insignia be strictly conform- 
 able to those prescribed by the Constitution of the Grand 
 Lodge of Quebec, in the Chapter of Regalia. 
 
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 , - XVIL ^ ' 
 
 Should any Member violate the Laws of the Institu- 
 tion by improperly disclosing the proceedings which take 
 place within the Lodge, or commit any other Masonic 
 offence, not herein before provided for, upon complaint 
 thereof being made in writing to the Master, ho shall 
 direct the Secretary to give the accused notice of the same, 
 
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 calling Upon him to answer the charge at the next meet- 
 ing After the accusation has been read, and the defence 
 heard, the Master shall put it to the Lodge, whether the 
 defence is a complete exculpation. If the majority think 
 it is, the accused shall be received without diminution of 
 fraternal regard. Should the Lodge be of opinion that the 
 offence is such as will be suflBciently atoned for by a fine, 
 they shall then determine its amount; but, if convinced 
 that he is culpable to such a degree as to call for a partic-* 
 iilar example, a vote in the usual form shall take place, 
 and if it shall appear against him, the Master shall declare 
 him suspended his Masonic Functions, and the whole 
 proceedings shall be reported to the Grand Secretary and 
 District Deputy Grand Master. This By-Law i& to be reo^d 
 by the Secretary to every Member on his admission. 
 
 XVIII. 
 
 Of Joining Jftcmb^r0. ' 
 
 Any Brother wishing to become a member of thia 
 Lodge must, on being accepted, and before being admitted, 
 deposit his demit, unless he hails from a foreign 
 register. * " - 
 
 ' ' . . ^f Canf erring g^gree^* \: • 
 
 If a Brother who has been initiated in some othei^ 
 tegular Lodge, is desirous of being passed or rai&ed in this 
 Lodge, he may be proposed in open Lodge for that pur- 
 pose, and receive his degree, if approved of by a majority 
 of the membors present. The proposer of such Brother 
 
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 shcall bo required to produce satisfactory testimonials of 
 good conduct on the part of the Candidate, in the Lodge , 
 in which be was initiated, and that he has paid his Initia- 
 tion Fee, and his other regular dues to his Mother Lodge. 
 If the candidate is desirous of becoming a Member of the 
 Lodgi', the ballot must be passed as prescribed in A.^ ticks 
 12 anil 18. All fees to the Grand Lodge entitling Mem- 
 bers of this Lodge to vote therein, shall b'^^ paid out of the 
 Fund for General purposes. 
 
 '■■••■ •'■'•• XX. '■•'••. 
 
 Qt (Uranb 'gohQt Jces. 
 
 The Master shall receive all Fees due to the Grand 
 Lodge, as he alone is accountable for the same. 
 
 ' XXI. 
 
 For Initiation, passing, and raising a Brother, 
 including the Grand Lodge fees for registra- 
 tion, the Grand Lodge Certificate, and a copy 
 • of By-Laws of this Lodge $30 00 
 
 For a Brother who has been initiated in some 
 other regular Lodge, and who desires to be 
 passed or raised in this Lodge, exclusive of 
 all fees and certificates. 6 00 
 
 For a Brother Joining this Lodge, not to include 
 
 the Grand Lodge Registration Fee 5 00 
 
 Should a Grand Lodge Certificate be required by 
 
 ^ a joining Member he must pay a fee of.. .. 2 00 
 
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 For a Lodge of emergency, called at the request^ - . 
 
 and for the accommodation of a candidate for 
 Initiation, passing, or raising, in addition to 
 all other fees 5 00 
 
 For Brethren entitled to all the privileges of the 
 Lodge, per annum, to he paid in montlily 
 proportions G 00 
 
 For Brethren residing more than three miles from 
 the City of Montreal, per annum, to he paid 
 in quarterly proportions 3 00 
 
 For the Incidental Fund from each Member of 
 the Lodge, per annum, payable on St. John's 
 Day. 1 00 
 
 XXII. 
 
 At the Meeting in July, in every year, or at an early 
 subsequent meeting, if then inconvenient, the names of 
 those Brethren who are six months in arrears, and so 
 continue, shall be read over in open Lodge. The Secre- 
 tary shall forthwith serve each Brother, so in default, with 
 a written notice requesting immediate payment. 
 
 If, after the expiration of one month from the time of 
 serving the notice, the Brother still neglects or refuses to 
 pay his arrears, the case shall be brought forward on the 
 Lodge night, next ensuing, of which he ahall^ have due 
 notice, and if he fail or neglect at that Meeting to account 
 satisfactorily to the Lodgvfor his default, he shall forth- 
 with be excluded, And shall not, at any future time, become 
 
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 a Member of the Lodge, nor be permitted to visit it, until 
 his arrears be fully paid. Brethren thus in arrears to the 
 Lodge are disqualified from voting on any occasion. 
 
 XXIII. 
 
 £nditntal J^uub. 
 
 Every Member of the Lodge shall subscribe annually, 
 at the regular meeting in December, one Dollar to the 
 Incidental Fund of this Lodge, which shall be under the 
 management of a Committee, consisting of the Master, 
 Past-Mastets and Wardens, for the time being, who shall 
 have entire control and disposal of the same. And an 
 additional one-fourth of the monthly dues shall be also 
 plaoed to the credit of said Incidental Fund. 
 
 XXI V^. 
 
 The Books, Papers, Jewels, and Furniture of every 
 kind, belonging to the Lodge, being at all times Vested in 
 the Master and Wardens, for the time being, in trust for 
 the Lodge ; they shall bo responsible for the same to such 
 of the other members as are not in arrear, and an inventory 
 of them shall be kept in the Minute Book of the 
 Permanent Committee, and be examined by the Past 
 Officers previous to the meeting in December, and by 
 every Master and Warden on his Installation. 
 
 XXV. .• - ,-.. . :'. ; 
 
 disposal -of Jfttub^^ Jprcperiu, Stc 
 
 No part of the Funds of this Lodge shall be expended 
 except by a vote of the Lodge, neitheJ" shall any of the 
 
Moneys, or any property of the Lodge, on any other pre- 
 tence whatever, be expended or disposed of, except for 
 monthly, incidental, or ot'aer ordinary expenses, without 
 the consent and approbation of a majority of its Members ; 
 neither shall the Books, Papers, Jewels, and Parapiiernalia 
 of the Lodge, which are indivisible, be sold, alienated, or 
 in any way disposed of, without a similar consent. 
 
 XXVI. 
 
 These By-Laws shall be transcribed in a book provided 
 for the purpose, and signed by every, present as well as 
 future, Member on his admission, who shall be entitled to 
 a copy of the same, and they shall not be amended, 
 repealed, or otherwise altered, without a regular committee 
 being appointed by the Lodge, for the purpose of reporting 
 thereon, whose proceedings must be approved by three- 
 fourths of the Members present at the reception of the 
 Report, and confirmed at the next regular Meeting of the 
 Lodge. 
 
 RICHARD TYLER, W. M. 
 ROBERT MILLER, Secretary, 
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 Approved and confirmed. 
 
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 ' ' ' ' Grand Master^ Province of Quebec, 
 
 . Quebec, ^th November^ 5876. ' 
 
^ist of (DfKccrs. 
 
 6876. 
 
 W. Bro. RICHARD TYLER W. Master. 
 
 « THOMAS GOODWIN Senior Warden. 
 
 ' « JAMES COCHRANE Junior Warden. 
 
 " ROBERT MILLER Secretary. 
 
 « ISAAC A. RICHARDSON. ..Treasurer. 
 
 w JOHN HISLOF Chaplain. 
 
 « Wm. PERCI VAL Senior Deacon. 
 
 " D. J. GR [IN DELL Junior Deacon. 
 
 « JOH]^ SPENCE Inner Guard. 
 
 « G. B. PEARSON Organist. 
 
 « P. A. CROSSBY D. of C. 
 
 « JAMES VIRTUE Steward. 
 
 « M. GAUTHIER Do. 
 
 " Wm. RENSHAW Tyler. 
 
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 '' Wi:. JORNSON P.M. 
 
 « SAM. E. M0£? ;.. ;..^.. ..J...P. M. 
 
 W. Bro. JOHN HAY P. M. 
 
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