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In issuing the amended Statutes, the Grand Council consider it advisable to introduce the following brief notice of the estabhshment of the Templar Order into Canada, and objects of the Templar system. Early in the year 185 . the present Supreme Grand Master of the Sovereign Great Priory, Frater Col. W. J. B. MacLeod Moore, (who had recently arrived in Canada on staff mihtary duty,) being a Past Grand Captain of the Grand Conclave of Knights Templar in England and Wales, and Past Commander of the " Melita " kncamp- raent in the Island of Malta, — learned that an old Knights Templar Encampment, long dormant, had existed in Kingston, Canada West, and that two of the original members still resided there ; on further enquiry, a War- rant was found, which had been issued by the late Ziba M. Phillips, as Grand Master of Knights Templar and Superintendent of Royal Arch Masonry for Canada West, to establish the first Encampment of Knights Templar in Canada, named the "St. John of Jerusalem," (at- tached to the old St. John's Masonic Lodge, of Kingston,) n. bearing date 12th February, 1821. This obK.olcte War- rant was forwarded, accompanied by a petition signed by the two surviving members and other Templars, officers of the garrison at Kingston, to tlic Grand Conclave of England and Wales, praying that it might be exchanged for one to be called the " Hugh de Tayens." A new Warrant was issued by the Supreme Grand Master, Colonel Kemys K. Tynte, on tlie lOLh of March, 1854, appointing Fratcr (then Captain) MacLeod Moore to be the first Commander, also creating him, by " pat- ent," of date the 7th July following, "Provincial Grand Commander for the Province of Canada,"— and sometime afterwards permission was granted to ante date the " Hugh de Paycns " Wanant to that of the old one of " St. John of Jerusalem." In the same year, a War- rant was received dated 8th November, to open at Toronto the "Geoffrey do St. Aldemar" Encampment, of which Frater Samuel B. Havman was first Eminent Com- mander, and on the 28th July, 1855, the " William de la More, the Martyr" Encampment at Quebec was consti- tuted under Frater T. D. Hnrington as Commander. From these three Encampments, the Provincial Grand Conclave was established at Kingston, Canada West, on the 7th October, 1855,— the parent of the " Sovereign Great Priory of the Dommion." The first candidate installed in the Premier Encamp- ment of Canada,— the "Hugh de Payens,"— was E. E. Frater James A. Henderson, Q. C, D.C.L., of Kingston, the Deputy Grand Master of Great Priory, as also E. E. Frater S. B. Harman, of Toronto, Past Provincial Grand ^ 111. ^ Coininaiidcr ;nul Cliiuicellor, witli the late cstcoined Friitcr TiioH. D. Ilariuf^'toii. ►•iubi-'oquontly, Sir Allan xMcNabb, Bart., a foriuor distiuguis^ed Provincial Grand Master and Canadian statesman, together witli the pre- sent Prime Mmister, the llight Hon. Sir John A. Mac- donald, K. C. B., were received in this Encampment amongst its earliest members. The Provincial Grand Conclave remained as such until the 11th May, 1808, when the Supreme Grand Master of the Order in England, Colonel WilUam Stuart, changed the title to that of " Grand Priory," and the Grand Com- mander to '* Grand Prior." In 1873. after the reorganization and change of nomen- clature of the Order in England, with the formation of a " Convent General," comprising a union of the Templar hollies of England, Scotland and Ireland, having as bnpreme (irand Master His Royal Highness the Prince (f Wales, and Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen signifying her pleasure to be Grand Patron. The Grand Priory of Canada, holding under the National Great Priory of England, petitioned, on the 27th August, 1875. Convent General to be admi..ed into the Convocation on the same footing as tlie other National GiLat Priories. Authority was granted by patent under tlie sign manuel of H. E. H. tlje Prince of Wales, dated 28tli day of July, 1876, by which, under the name of the National Gieat Priory, the Canadian Templars were admitted into vlie federation of Templar Nationalities which composed " Convent General," each Nationality being virtually independent, and the Grand Prior of Canada was ap- IV. pointed " Great Prior " of the Canadian Templar nation- ality; lie was also previously selected as one of the orig- inal recipients of the new decoration of the " Grand Cross," instituted by His lioyal Hi^'hness. " Convent General " havinj,' fallen into desuetude, the union of the National Great Priories not working satisfactorily, and from which the Scottish Templar body had at the commencement withdrawn, the Na- tional Great Priory oi' Canada, through their Great Prior, petitioned His lioyal Highness the Supreme Grand Master to be absolved from their allegiance to himself and the ** Convent General," — to which His Eoyal Highness the Prince of Wales graciously assented. At the Annual Meeting of Great Priory, in Toronto, Onta'.'io, on the 7th July, 1884, it was declared and proclaimed a Supreme and Independent Body, under the title of •'The Sovereign Great Priory of Canada," having juris- diction over the whole Dominion, and electing the Great Prior. Frater Col. W.J. B. MacLeod Moore, BS"" "Supreme Grand Master," ^'ad-jterpetuitatem viUi." OBJECT OF THE EN(iI-ISH TEMPLAR SYSTEM. The Tcniplai' SysU'in of Canada, known as the United Orders of the "Temple and Malta," derived from the parent body f>f iMigland. proclaims the Orthodox Christian cJiaracter it has always maintained, requiring from its candidates a declaration that they are Christians, believ- ing ill the doctrines of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, and will submit to, and obey the usages, customs, and Statutes of the Oi'der. \ II \ These United Cliivalric Orders, or Tcnipliii' Dej^Mees, in tlicii" later Masonic revival, were introduced and attached to Freemasonry in Kni^land, ahont tiie middle of the last century, to represent the Military and Religious Orders of the Crusades, the object being to preserve the original Christian basis of Freemasonry, and pronnilgate (as separate degrees) its ancient tenets of the Chiistian faith, which at the revival and revision of the Craft, circa 1717, had been eradicated and a universal, creed adopted. The Ancient reniplars. and the Guilds of Builders, or Architects, — Stone Masons, — jjaving a common origin from the cloisters in the 11th century, — their Sacred and Secret doctrines were alike. After the Reformation, on the suppression of the Monastic Religious houses, and dispersion of the Com- bined Orders of the " Temple and St. Jolm, " in Scotland, their doctrinal ritual was carefully pre- served, — known only to a few. Frcin this source was founded the English Templar System, having no direct or indirect connection with Modern Free and Accepted Masonry, and are only recognized as allied bodies to the Craft, completing what is now known as "the Englisii Rite" of Masonry. Applicants for admis- sion to these Teivplar degrees must be Royal Arch Masons, but in no other sense can they be considered as Masonic. The history of the Ancient Templars and Knights of Malta are well known, and it is evident that their princi- ples and usages could never have had anything to do with the Masonry of to-day, but in the modern revival of Teni- plary, different countries took different views and confer- VI. red the degrees wit.liniii any lelatioii between them. In the United States, tlie Templar system is a modern fabri- cation of their own, based on "Freemasonry" and lias no connection with tlie Orders of Knighthood of the middle ages. One of tlioir most influential members states that the fomiders of the present Templar system in the United States, chose to found it on Freemasonry, and they are so connected that they cannot bo separated. As it is thus connected with :\rasonry, they recognize no other, having made it emphatically what is called a ''Masonic Christian On'or of Knighthood," which does not require from its candidates a belief in the "Holy Trinity;" for this reason, and the different views entertained by them of Templary, prevented a few years back, the formation of a union of all the English speaking Templars, but has not proved any obstacle in the way of the most cordial inter- course still existing. nVM. J. 15. MacLeod MOORE, G. C. T., Supreme Grand Master. Piescott, Ontario, September, IHH;"). 1i Vll. Since the Statutes of the Sovereign Great Priory were placed in the hands of the printer, an old Templar En- campment Warrant for Canada, has been discovered in the valuable collection of records and reminiscences of the early history of Canada, in the possession of the Eev. Dr. S'- Ming, of Toronto,-- [Coll. Vol. 1, p. 54;] a copy of wlii..n is subjoined, dated 31st October, 1800. From this it would appear that it was issued at " York," now "Toronto," (although no place is mentioned,) as the signature of the Recorder, John McGill, is well authenti- cated, as a resident wlio lived and died there at an advanced age. The circumstance of the Encampmeni being authorized to meet under sanction of the Lodge No. 6, at Kingston, Upper Canada, is additional proof that at that early date. Templar and other alleged Masonic bodies, were all attached to and held under authority of Craft Warrants. The heading of the Warrant is conclusive that Modern Templary was always considered a Trinitarian Christiaii Society. The Title also shows its English origin, as in 1791 we find the Templar Rite in England styled "Grand Elected Knights Templar Kadosh of the Royal Exalted, Religious and Military Orders of Herodum," &c. From the same source the St. John of Jerusalem Knights Templar Encampment attached to the old Craft Lodge of St. John at Kingston, — now revived in the "Hugh de Payens" Preceptory,— was also derived; although the allusion to its obedience to the Supreme Grand Conclave at Malta, shows how little liistorical I VUl. accuracy or research at that time existed, there being no such body then in Malta; but it was taken for granted,^ and copied without investigation, from the statements of inaccurate observers. To the City of Kingston, Ontario, must be accorded the honor of being the headquarters of the Templar body in Canada, and to the "Hugh de Payens," that of the Premier Preceptory of the Dominion. i W. J. B. MacLeod Moork, G. C. T. (COPY.) [Original in Dr. Scadding's Collection: Vol. I., p. 54.] In the Name of the Undivided Trinity : Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. We the Grand Master, etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., of the Royal and Exalted Masonry, 5800. } p^giigjous and Military Orders, H. E. D. M., Grand Elected Masonic Knights Templars, K. D. 0. S. K., of St. John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes, etc., and under the Sanction of Lodge No. G, held in Kingston, in Upper Canada, etc. We, in an Encampment of Knights Templars, have unanimously Cancelled and Agreed to appoint our well- beloved Sir Knight, Companion Christoplier Danby, as Captain-General; and our well-beloved Sir Knight, Com- panion Joseph Cheneque, First Captain; and our well- beloved Sir Knight, Companion Burk, Second Captain, .Ic; and in virtue of this Wai.-ant, you are to hold Encampments and exalt Royal Arch Masons to the ■5 IX. Degree of Knights Templar: Provided They be found Worthy to go through tlie Amazing Trials attending the same. Given mider om- Hands and Seal, this 31st of October, in the year of our Lord 1800. (Signed,) Fred'k Hibschfeldt, Grand Master. John Darling, Generalissimo. Francis Wycott, Capt. General. William Mackay, First Captain. Thos. Spackam, Jun'r Second Captain. John McGill, Recorder pro-tem. COPY OF ^ The original Warrant sent to the Grand Conclave of Kts. Templar in England in 1854, and exchanged for the Hugh de Payens Warrant. hi the name of the Holy and Undirided Iriniti/, li'-c: TJhit. M. Phillips, G. M. To all and Every our Richit Wohthv and Lovinc Brethren, Sir Knights Templar and Knkjhts of Malta : I, Liba M. Phillips, Esquire, Grand Master for the Province of Upper Canada, &c., &c.: Send Greetimf, — Know ye, that, by virtue of the authority and confidence reposed in me, as Grand Master of the Conclave of Knights Templars, Knights of Malta and of the Holy Order of the P^ irsthood, sanctioned by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter 01 Upper Canada, &c., &c.: Masonry 5828. X. In testimony of the great esteem and confidence reposed in our Eight Trusty and Well Beloved Brethren, Sirs John Butterworth, William Chestnut, TJiomas Ferguson, Eohert Johnstone, Thomas Smith, George Millwardy, Joseph Delacy, Benjamin Olcott, Robert Walker, William Donaldson, James Meagher, Samuel Baydore and George Oliver, of the town of Kingston: I do form them, my said worthy and well beloved brethren. Sir Knights, into a regular Grand Encampment, or Grand Conclave, there- in, when duly congregated, to exalt worthy Royal Arch Masons to the Sublime and Most Holy Degrees of Knights Templar, of Malta, and the Red Cross, according to the customs and usages of Knights of those Degrees in all ages and nations round the Globe. And I do hereby give to the above named Brethren Sir Knights full power and authoritv to nominate their successors, and invest them with their badges and empower them with their privileges whenever they shall think proper, according to the ancient custom, they the said Knights and their successors, pay- ing due rospcct to the Supreme and General Grand Con- clave at Malta, and to us, by whom these presents are granted. In testimony whereof I herewith set my hand and affixed tlie Seals of the Cross, at Kingston, this twelfth (lay of February, ni the year of our Lord 1824, and of Light 5821. (Signed) LIBA M. PHILLIPS, G. M. Signed in presence of Philip F. Hall, K. T., K. M., Grand Recorder, P. T. SOVERKIGN GREAT PRIORY OF CANADA STATUTES OF THE SOVEREIGN GREAT PRIORY OF THE mnlted Bcttglous ^ 31t!Htaty (Driers OF THE TEMPLE and of ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM, PALESTINE, RHODES AND MALTA, FOK THE DOMINION OF OF THE SOVEREIGN GREAT PRIORY. 1. Tlic piiblie interests of the Orders in the J.)ominion of Canada sliall be regulated by a General Assembly of all the Prcceptories on record in Canada, represented by their Presiding -Preceptors, Constables, and ^Marshals, or by their duly appointed Proxies, with tlio Hivat and Past Great Officers, the Crand and Past (hand Ofiicers, inchiding the I'as! Ofticers of the f)inui (hand Conclave, and of tiic National Great Priory of Canada, inider the style and title of the Surrrrnin (Treat Prioni of i'ltmuht, of the I'nitc'd Religious and ]\Iihtary Orders of the Tem- ple, and of St. John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta, and the said Sovcioign Great Priory shall have the supreme and exchisi\(' jurisdiction over all Precep- tories and Priories and all Knights Templar, and Knights of Malta in and for the Dominion of Canada. 2. The Members of the Sovereign Great Priory shall take rank in the following order, viz.: — GREAT OFFICERS. The Most Eminent the Supreme Grand Master. " " Past Supreme Grand Master. The Right Eminent the Deputy Grand Master " Past Deputy Grand Master. " Past Great Sub Prior •' Past Deputy Grand Prior. '• Provincial Grand Priors. •• Past Provincial Grand Priors. •• Past Provincial Grand Commanders. " Past Deputy Prov. Grand ComrnanderH '• Grand Chancellor. " Past Grand Chancellor. •' Past Provincial Grand Seneschal. '• Past Provincial Grand Sub Prior. •• Grand Chaplain. " Past Grand Chaplain " Past Provincial Grand Prelate. •' Grand Constable '* Past Grand Constable. '• Past Provincial Grand Ist Captain. " Grand Marshal. " Past Grand Marshal. " Past Provincial Grand 2nd Captain. '« Grand Treasurer. " Past Grand Treasure. *« Past Provincial Grand Treasurerr. •• Grand Registrar •' Past Grand Registrar. •' Past Provincial Grand Registrar. t 6 sat GRAND OFFICERS. The Very Ktniuent the Grand Vice Chancellor. " Past; Grand Vice Chancellor. •' " " " Past Provincial Grand Vice-Chaucellor. " " Grand Sub-Marshal. " " *' " Past Grand Sub Marshal. '* " " " Past Provincial Grand Expert. " " *' " Graud Assistant Sub-Marshal. " " Past Grand Assistant Sub-Marshal. " " Grand Almoner. " " Past Grand Almoner. '• " Past Provincial Grand Almoner. " " Past Grand Assistant Almoner. " " Past Grand Ist Herald. " " Past Provincial Grand lat Herald. " Past (irund 2nd Herald. " Past Provincial Grand 2ud Herald. " " Past Grand Warden of Regalia. " " Grand Ist Standard Bearer. " Past Grand Ist Standard Bearer. " " Past Prov. Grand Ist Standard Bearer. " " Grand 2nd Standard Fearer. " " Past Grand 2n(l Standard Bearer. " " Past Prov. Grand 2nd Standard Bearer. " " Grand Prior's Banner Bearer. " " Past Grand Prior's Banner Bearer. *' " Past Grand Ist Aide de Camp. " " Past Provincial Grand Ist Aide de Camp. " " Past Grand 2nd Aide de Camp. •' " Past Provincial Grand 2nd Aide de Camp. " " Past Piov. Grand Director of Ceremonies '• " Past Grand Cl^amberlain. '* " Past Provincial Grand Chamberlain. " " Past Grand Assistant Chamberlain. " " Past Provincial Grand Hospitaller. " " Grand Ist Captain of Guards. I( ti ii tt ti tt hi tt ik n (t It it ii a 11 it It c The Very Eminent the Past Granil 1st Captain of Guards. ,. M i> " Past Provincial Grand Captain of LinoH. .1 " " paf^t Grand 'iiid (Japtain of Giiardn. " Grand Sword Bearer. " Past Grand S word-Bearer. " Past I'roviecial Grand Sword- Bearer, " Grand Orj^anist. " Pant Grand Or^'anist. " Grand Pur.suivaut. " Past Grand Pursuivant. " Grand Guard. " past Grand Guard. " Past Provincial Grand Equerry. Preceptors, Constables, and Marshals take precedence accord- iu^r to the dates of the warrants of their Preceptories, or as other- wise expressed iu their respective warrants. N B —The Supreme Grand Master, and Past Supreme Grand Masters, are styled "Most Eminent," all Elective Great and Past Great Officers are ^-lUi^ht Eminent;' all Appointed Officers, and Appointed Past Grand Officers are styled "Very Eminent," and Preceptors are styled "Eminent." B. Sliould neither the Presicling-Prcceptor, Constable, Miivslial, ov Preceptor of the Preceptory be able to i:Lt.'ii(l any Assembly of the Sovereign Great Priory, such Procoptoiv, by resolutioi duly certified, may appoint any Knighl not under the rank of a Preceptor, who is a mem- ber of (ireat Priory, as their representative or proxy, but no Knight shall be permitted to represent mor(^ tlmn three Preceptories. 4. Every Knight regularly ekcted and installed tlie Prcsidhig-Preceptor of a, Preceptoiy on the Register of the Sovereign Great Priory of Canada, shah, S(j long as he IS a subscribing member to any Preceptory registered I I i i iiiuloi- thr Sovi'rei.nn Groat Priory, niiik as a Preceptor, and be a ineinber of Sovereij^ni Great Priory, but no Knight shall be entitled to sit in Sovereign Great Priory by virtue of his past rank unless he shall be. at the time of presenting himself, an active or honorary member of a Prcceptoiy in good standing. r). Kniglits of eminence and ability, who have rendered service to tlic Order, may, by a vote of Sovereign Great Priory, be constituted members of the same, with such rank and distinction as may be thought proper. (). The Representatives of any Preceptory tailing to make the Annual Returns, shall be thereupon disipialiiied from attending or voting in Great Priory, and the Pre- ceptory shall be reported by the Grand Council for sus- pension, until the same be duly made, unless good C!ius(> is shown to the satisfaction of the Council for recom- mending that suspension be deferred. 7. The Annual Assembly of the Sovereign Great Priory shall be held on such day, and at such place, as shall be sel(}Ctcd at the preceding Annual Assembly. A Special Great Priory may be held at any time or place as the Supreme Grand Master may direct. And every Great Priory shall be convoked by the Grand Chancellor, by n circular letter addressed to each member thereof, accom- panied with the Agenda of the business to be transacied. Such notice to be sent at least two weeks before the day of Meet'' '•. H The Sovereign Great Priory having boen opened, the business shall be proceeded with, as follows: — 1st. The 8 Miniitoa of tlio Proceeaiiiga of the last Great Priory, and of any subsciuont Sptrial Great Priory, are to bo read and put for continuation. '2nd. Tlio readin- of the Allocution of the 8nprenie Grand Master. 3rd. The Reports of the Grand Council, Provincial Priors, Grand Chancellor, Grand Treasurer, and any other coirmunica- tions. are to be read and considered. 4th. Notices ot Motion are to be considered in the order in which they ari> inserted on the Agenda paper. 5tli. The Election oi Great Officers, and Members ot tlie Grand Council, shall be proceeded with, all elections being by ballot, following,' the Nominations handed to the Grand Chancellor in writing. 0th. The Appointment of Grand Officers, and m-mbers -f the Grand Council; Installation of Great and Grand Officers, and of the Provincial Grand Priors, respectivelv. 7th. New Business, Motions, &c^ No business shall be discussed or transacted, at any Special Assembly of Great Priory, other than that for which it shall have been specially convok'jd. 9. Any Knight intending to submit any motion or busi- ness for the co'nsideration of the Sovereign Great Priory, may give notice thereof in writing to the Grand Ciiancel- lor, four weeks at least before the day of assembling ot Great Priory, m which case the same shall be entered on the Agenda paper, and may be considered; Provided always, that no motion for an alteration, amendment, or audition to the Statutes, shall be made or discussed at any Great p-.:„j.y^ ujiless due notice has been given, and the same shall have been inserted in the Agenda pnper. 10. The Sovereign Great I'riory may adjourn from time 1 1 to time to a fntaro day, if tlio busitiosa to be couaucted thereat shall render it necessary. And a day shall be tlu^n fixed for holding the adjourned Great Priory; and notice of the adjourned meetii ;> shall bo niven by the drand Chancelhn-, ^f the day so lixed on will admit of it. No business shall be discussed or transacted at any adjourned Great Priory, except that left untinished at the Great Priory from which the adjournment shall take place. 11." If the Supreme Grand Mastev shall not be present at any Great Priory, the Chair shall be taken by the Deputy Grand cluster, or, in liis absence, by the Knight present wlio shall be next in rank and seniority. 12. All questions are to be decided by a majority of votes, each Preceptory having three; each Great or (irand Ofiicei-, Past (u-eat or Past (rrand Officer, one; and each Preceptor not holding any of the above rank, one; and the Supreme Grand Masier, or Presiding Officer, an ad- ditional or caating vote in case of a tie, and any Knight may immediately before or after a vote has been taken on a question, demand ohat the vote shall be laken by ballot, unless Great Priory may think proper to leave any subject to the decision of the Supreme Grand Master, or the Grand Council. 13. Every resolution of the Sovereign Great Priory shall become law and be binding and conclusive, and sliall be carried into effect accordingly, without confirma- tion, unless the Supreme Grand Master shall deem it advisable to direct a summons to be issued with- in one month for the holding of a Special Great Priory for the purpose of reconsidering such resolution. 10 i„ ..mch .ase »neh resolution ^'■^^ "f^^l^^T.Z ^e bhulin, ana eonclusivo, nn. c.un«l nao.llut, u,, cnmrnioil by sucO, Si.ucial Oi-e,.t I'noiy- 1 , The Ch-oat Wovy sluan,avM«-n-, ulU. a . . Knight, or to "-F-l- o'' -;-•''">■ ;C,^^^ ,„ti,:« any of the la., o,; vogn afons '^^^ ;,, ^,,„ conduct calcnlatcd to l-nng ob o,,n> and ^ ^^'- satnc. If the warrant of any Proceptory h 'H " orasod a. aforesaid, every -t.vo >"- ' ^ ^^ shall thereupon be under «3- ;/ ;, , ^ i„i„ «, suspension for any cause, shall not ^'' , vis^ ->■■■" f'-;':;;;:^;:;::t "C:::of ir":^p:::::tu:: the na.n.o,.,al of the Knight .o susnendccl. (Sec Statnle 22.) ir,. In iill easoH n.Iioi'c appeals oi o , „ ;: s;bu;nted to the «reat Prior; f'' ^ ;-;^';,;; ,,,,erwise, the papers n, conueet.on * - " " ; f^^^, '^,f. l,,ve been before the drand Coanc.l, shall \- " « n oi lu !:: :n at the office of the (>and ^i.-eeUor >., 1 du ,,,,.,-, Members of the Sovereign Great Inoi , a,ul ^;;;' .;„,.,,, ;„.„oeedings are subject to the appeals pro- xuicd by those Stiitntos. ,)F TlIK sri'UEMK (lUAND MASTKU IC. The Most I'hiiincu ^liall have ai t Liic Snpn.irio (1 1 "Vr-««<^fv 1 )()\V('1'I id exercise wi ami prerogatives pei thill liis jurisdietiou a ■tainiug to liis office ou 11 tl ic hi,^ 11 t election, he shall bo installed and proclaimed in ancient form at the Annual Assembly of the Supreme Great Priory, or at a Special Assembly duly summoned by his auth )rity. 17. The Supreme Grand Maxtor may permit any Knight of the Order, not otherwi ; qualified to attend Great Priory as a visitor. 18. The Supreme Grand Master may send his Grand Officers to visit any Preceptory he m;. y think proper. 19. The Supreme Grand Master may approve and con- firm Provincial Grand Priors for the Provinces or Dis- tricts in Canada, on tlieir election by tl o Representaiives of the Preceptories within the respective Provinces or Dis- tricts, present at the Annual Assemblv of Great Priory. He shall also fill all vacancies of office, whether elective, appointed, or on the Grand Council, oc arring after the Annual Assembly, nntil the next Ass. mbly of Great Priory. 20. Tl'e Supreme Grand Master, under he sanction of Great Priory, may, by warrant, appoint any Knight of eminence and skill, being a Preceptor, to represent the Great Priory in any other Great Priory or Grand En- campment, or any Grand Commandery. He may also con- stitute the representative of any other Ireat Priory, Grand Commandery, or Grand Encampment, a member of this Great Priory wHli such rank as Great Priory may deem appropriate. 21. The Supreme Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, or Provincial Prior within his jurisdiction, may preside in any Preceptory ho may vi^it. 12 22. The Supreme Grand Master may, after duo trial, in accordance with the regulations respecting trials for Templar offences, suspend any Preceptory or Knight who is a member ot the Order, until tlie next meeting of Great Priory, when action may be taken thereon. (See Article U.) 23. All communications to the Supreme Grand Master shall be made through the Grand Chancellor. I OF THE GREAT OFFICERS. 24. The Great Officers shall be elected annually by ballot (except the present Supreme Grand ]\Iaster, wlio holds office during his life), after nominations to be liand- ed to the Grand Chancellor, and witli the Graud Officers appointe.l by the Supreme Grand Master, shall hold office for one year, or until their successors are duly elect- ed and appointed. They shall be installed and invested in ancient form. All Great and Grand Officers must be Preceptors of the Order. 25. The Great Officers shall be,— The Most Eniiuont tht! Supreme Graud Master. The Eif^ht Emiueut the Deputy Grand Master. »4 »« '• the Provincial Priors. n •' " the Grand Chancellor. »j " " the Graud Chaplain. •« u " the Graud Constable. •« t' " the Grand Marshal. 41 u " the Graud Treasurer. •« »» " the Grand Registrar. { 13 2G. The Grand Officers appointed by the Supreme Grand Master shall be, — The Very Emiueut the Grand Vice Chaucellor. " " " Grand Sub-Marshal. " " " Grand Ahiioner. " " " Grand First Standard-Boarer. " *' " Grand Second Standard Bearer. " " " Grand Master's Banner Bearer. " " " Grand Captain of the Guard. " " " Grand Sword Bearer. " " " Grand Organist. " " " Grand Pursuivant. Grand Guard. OF THE DEPUTY GRAND MASTER. 27. The Deputy Grand Master, during the absence of tlie Supreme Grand Master, or during any vacancy in the office of Supreme Grand Master, shall have and exercise all the powers, authorities and privileges, given to and vested in the Suprem^e Grand Master. He is the President of the Grand Council, and shall sign all orders drawn on the Grand Treasurer for payments authorized by the Sovereign G)'eat Priory or the Grand Council. OF THE PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIORS. 28, The Provincial Grand Priors shall be elected by the majority of the Representatives of the Prcceptories within their respective Provinces or Districts present at the Annual Assembly of the Sovereign Great Priory, and, if approved by the Supreme Grand Master, they sliall be installed and proclaimed in due form, and shall 14 hold office until their successors are elected and appoint- ed; but a Provincial Prior may resign his office, or be re- moved therefrom for cause. A Provincial Grand Prior shall not be a Presiding Preceptor during his term of office. 1. London District — To be comprised of the follo'^' i^^g Counties: — Essex, Kent, Bothwell, Lambtou, Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford, Perth and Huron. 2. Hamilton District — To be composed of the Coun- ties of Algoma, Bruce, Wellington, Halton, Waterloo, Wentworth, Lincoln, Monck, Welland, Brant, Norfolk, and Haldimand. 8. Toronto District — To be composed of the Counties of Grey, Simcoe, Cardwell, York, Ontario, Peel, Muskoka, Parry Sound, Victoria, and Durham. 4. Kingston District — To be composed of the Counties of Northumberland, Peterborough, Hastings, Prince Ed- ward, Lennox, Frontenac, Addington, and Nipissiug. 5. Ottawa District — To be composed of the Counties of Leeds, Lanark, Renfrew, Brockville, Grenville, Carle- ton, Dundas, Piusscll, Stormont, Prescott, and Glengarry. 6. Quebec District — To comprise the Province of Quebec. 7. Nova Scotia District— To comprise the Province of Nova Scotia. 8. New Brunrwick District — To comprise the Pro- vince of New Brunswick. 9. Manitoba District — To comprise the Province of Manitoba, British Columbia, and N. W. Territories. f f I 15 29. Pi'cvincial Grand Priors arc invested with rank, poweis, and privileges in their respective Provinces or Districts similar to those of the Supreme Grand Master, except such powers as by the Statutes of the Order are limited and expressed to be exercised by the Supreme Grand Master alone. 30. It shall be their duty to visit all Precoptories in their several Provinces or Districts during their term of office, to instruct them in carrying out the work and prin- ciples of the Order, and to ascertain that their returns are duly made, with all fees that may have accrued. They may hear and determine, in accordance with the regulations for Templar Trials, any subjects of complaint and irregularity respecting Preceptories or indi- vidual Knights within their Provinces or Districts, reporting, in any case requiring suspension, full particulars to the Supreme Grand Master for his action in that behalf as provided in Article 22. When present they shall instal the Officers of the Preceptories, and they shall report generally to the Sovereign Great Priory at the Annual Assembly on the progress and condition of the Preceptories in their Provinces or Districts. OF THE GEAND CHANCELLOR. 31. The Grand Chancellor shall have the custody of the Seals, and shall affix the same to all patents, warrants, certificates, and other documents issued by the authority of the Supreme Grand Master or the Sovereign Great His otlice or department shall be designated " The Chan- 16 eery of the Order." He shall issue all patents, warrants, certificates, and other documents authorized by the Great Prio>'y, or directed by the Supreme Grand Master to be issued, and shall take care that tlio same are prepared in due form. He shall also issue all summonses for the meetings of Great Priory and the Grand Council. (See Statute 7.) He shall receive the returns from the several Preceptories, and enter the same in books to be kept by him for that purpose, and foi'thwith pay over to the Grand Treasurer all moneys received for Great Priory. He shall also receive petitions, memorials, communications, and applications to or for the Supremo Grand Master, or other proper autliority; and attend Great Priory or the Grand Council witli such books and papers as may be required. He shall receive all notices of motion to be brought before the Great Priory, placing a number thereon, denoting the order in which the same were received, and duly insert the same in the Agdida paper. He shall keep a record of the proceedings of Great Priory and the Grand Coun- cil, and publish the former with all disptitch and transmit the same to the members of Great Priory and to the Pre- ceptories, as also all such otlier papers and documents as may be ordered by the Supreme (Jrand Master or the Great Priory, or as the Grand Council shall from time to time direct. He shall register in a proper book, to be kept for that purpose, all Preceptories holding warrants under tlie Great Priory, specifying the dates of their respective warrants, their days and places of meet- ing, the names and places of abode of members, with the numbers and names and places of meeting of the respec- % 17 tive Lodges and Royal Arch Chapters to which they be- long, with the dates of their raising and exaltation as Master and Iloyal xVrch Masons, and of their installation as Knights Templar. He shall enter in a separate book, to be kept for that purpose, the names of all subscribing Preceptors registered under the Great Priory, specifying the dates of their respective installations as such, and the Preceptory in which tliey were installed, and the names of the Constables and Marshals of the same for guidance in verifying the Roll of Representatives attending Great Priory. All or any of the aforesaid duties of the Grand Chancellor may, by the order of the Grand Coun- cil, be delegated to the Grand Vice-Chancellor, and Great Priory shall fix from tunc to time, by resolution, such remuneration as shall be fitting, and to whom the same shall be paid, for the discharge of the active duties of the Cli?;ncery of the Order. OF THE GRAND CHAPLAIN. 32. The Grand Chaplain shall be a clergyman, and shall read, recite, or chant all prayers, and perform all ceremonies of a religious or ecclesiastical nature under the direction of the Supreme Grand ]\Iaster. ill Of the GRAND CONSTABLE and GRAND MARSHAL. 83. The Grand Constable shall be the Senior Military Officer of the Great Priory, and command the South Column. 18 34. The Grand Marshal shall be the Second Military Officer, and command the North Column. OF THE GRAND TREASUEER. 85. The Grand Treasurer shall receive from the Grand Cliancellor all moneys payable to the Great Priory, and deposit tlie same in a chartered Bank, and pay all de- mands duly authorized by the Great Priory or the Grand Council, on receiving an order duly signed by the Deputy Grand Master, keeping an account of all his receipts and disbursements, to be produced, with the proper vouchers, at the Annual Assembly, and an abstract of the same for the audit, and for publication with the Proceedings, in every year, or whenever otherwise required. THE GRAND REGISTRAR. 3G. The Grand Registrar shall perform such duties as may be assigned to him by the Sovereign Great Priory or Supreme Grand Master. OF THE GRAND VICE-CHANCELLOR AND GRAND ALMONER, &c., &c. 37. The Grand Vice-Cliancellor, Grand Sub-Marshal, Grand Almoner, Grana Standard- Bearers, Grand Master's Banner Bearer, Grand Captain of the Guard, Grand Sword Bearer, Grand Organist, Grand Pursuivant, and Grand Guard, shall perform such duties as pertain lu tiicii ic^^ptT-uvv- •.••..--—. Grand Almoner shall, during the sitting of the Great Priory, if ordered so to do, collect alms from the Knights 19 present, and pay the same to the Treasurer. He is further charged with the special duty of ascertaining and reporting to the Grand Council cases of distress requiring fraternal assistance. OF THE GRAND COUNCIL. 38. The Grand Council shall consist of the Supreme Grand Master, the Great Officers (the Deputy Grand Master being the President), five members of the Great Priory, not under the rank of Preceptor, to be appointed by the Supreme Grand Master, and five to be elected by the Grt at Priory, at the Annual Assembly. If by inad- vertence a Knight is placed on the Grand Council who is otherwise not qualified, the Supreme Grand Master may nominate a Knight in his stead. 39. The Grand Council shall meet, seven fnming a quorum, on the day before the Annual Assembly of Great Priory, and at such other times and places as the Su- preme Grand Master or Deputy Grand Master may determine, or nn a requisition signed by a quorum of the Grand Council. The Deputy Grand Master, as President, shall preside, and in his abseuce the Knight present who shall be highest in rank and seniority; and the Knight in the chair shall have the privilege of giving a second or casting vote on all questions when the votes of the Knights present shall be equal. 40. The Grand Council shall hear and determiue all matters referred to them, and, if necessary, report tliero- on to Great Priory; and any determination of the Grand Council on questions expressly left for their decision by 20 the Supreme Grand Master or the Great Priory, shall not be carried into effect until confirmed by the Great Priory, unless the contrary intention be distinctly expressed. They may recommend for the consideration of the Great Priory, any matter or subject relating to the Order wliich they may think proper, and at their meetings to be held at the Annual Assembly shall audit the accounts of the Grand Chancellor and Grand Treasurer for the year end- ing on the 31st day of December preceding. 41. The Grand Council may appoint from amongst its Knights Sub- Committees, for the purpose of investigating and reporting on any subject or matter relating to the Order, and may summon any Preceptor to attend them, and to produce the warrant, books, papers, or accounts of the Preccptory; and may require any Knight to attend and to produce his certificate of registration. And when any Preceptory shall be summoned by the Grand Council, it shall be represented by the Presiding-Preceptor, Con- stable, Marshal, or other duly appointed representatives. (Sec Statute 74,) 42. All applications, petitions, complaints, or repre- sentations to the Grand Council shall be in writing, signed by the person or persons making the same, other- wise the same shall not be entertained; and the Grand Council may, in their discretion, or if requested by the parties, proceed to hear or investigate any complaint on the written evidence, without requiring the attendance of parties, but should they decide otherwise, then the hear- ing shall be deferred until the complainant or complain- ants shall have been su.:.imoned to attend the Grand t 21 Council to answer such complaint, but the Grand Council may proceed on the written evidence should the parties summoned fail to attend; but any Knight dissatisfied with the decision of the Grand Council, may appeal against such decision to the Great Priory. 43. All Proceedings of the Grand Council shall be fairly written by the Grand Chancellor in a book to be kept for that purpose. OF PEECEPTORIES. 44. Every Preceptory must bo constituted under a warrant or patent, as set forth in Statute 80, and shall consist of a Presiding-Preceptor, a Constable, a Mar.-»hal, a Chaplain, a Registrar, a Treasurer, and a Sub-Marshal, to be elected annually; a Captain of the Guards, an Almoner, two Standard-Bearers, a Sword-Bearer, and an Organist, to be appointed by the Presiding-Preceptor im- mediately after his installation; one or two serving Fratrcs as Guards, to be chosen by show of hands; and such other Knights as may be installed or admitted members therein. 45. The presence of a Preceptor of some registered Pre- ceptory, and four other Knights at the least, is requisite to constitute a chapter of a Preceptory for the installation of a Knight into the Order; but any cither business may be transacted at an assembly, if tlireo, including a Pre- ceptor, shall be present. This clause shall not apply to a Board bf Installed Preceptors, held for the purpose of installing a Preceptor in the Chair, which requires the "1 22 H presence of two Preceptors to form the same. The war- rant, or patent of constitution, must at all times be in the Preceptory. 46. Every Preceptory shall meet in such place as shall be mentioned in the warrant or patent, or in such other place as shall have been subsequently approved by the {Supreme Grand Master, and registered in the liegistry of the Great Priory. But any Preceptory may at pleasure resolve on removing to other premises within the same city, town, or place, and also on altering the days or tnnes of its assemblies; but no sucli removal or alteration shall take place until the expiration of one calendar month after copies of the resolutions for such changes shall have been sent to the Grand Chancellor, and also to the Provincial Grand Prior of the District, and ap- proved by the Supreme Grand Master. 47. If the meeting of any Preceptory at its usual premises shall, from any cause, be impossible or im- proper, the Presiding-Preceptor may convene a meeting of the Preceptory, to be held at any other premises to consider and determine on the course to be adopted under the circumstances. 48. An Emergent Assembly may be held at any time when duly summoned by command of the Presiding- Pre ceptor, and every Assembly shall be summoned by tl\3 Kegistrar, seven days' notice being given. 49. The Eeffistrar of every Preceptory shall send a copy of the notice calling each meeting to the Provincial Grand Prior seven days before each Assembly. T \ I 23 50. Every Preceptory has authority to adopt an out- door parade uniform, and make By-laws and regulations for its government, provided they are n^t contrary to, or inconsistent with, the Statutes of the Order; and the By- laws of every Preceptory shall state the place in which the Preceptory holds its Assemblies, and also the hours, days and times of meeting, and of the election and in- stallation of its officers. 51. The By-laws of every Preceptory must be sub- mitted to the Provincial Grand Prior, who shall forward them, with his remarks thereon, to the Grand Chancellor for approval by the Supreme Grand Master, and, when approved, a fair copy of them must be sent in like manner to be deposited in the Chancery of the Order. And when any alterations shall be made in the By-laws of a Precep- tory, such alterations must in like manner be submitted for approval, and no laws or alterations shall be valid until approved. 62. Every Preceptory shall have a Seal for the purpose of being affixed to documents proper to be issued by the Preceptory. A draft of the design for the same shall be transmitted to the Grand Chancellor for approval by the Supreme Grand Master, and a perfect impression of the Seal shall be subsequently transmitted to the Provincial Grand Prior, and also to the Grand Chancellor. 53. Every Preceptory shall, as soon as possible after the 1st of January, but before the last day of March in every year, transmit to the Grand Chancellor, in Buch form as shall be required, a Keturn, giving its name, date 24 of warrant, place and days of iiUH'ting, and of tlio election of its ofliccrs; and further giving all changes in the Mus- ter lloU, and the then total strength of the same for the year ending on the previous 81st of December, specifying the same as Knights installed, joined, withdrawn, deceased, suspended, or restored; furnishing, in the case of Knights installed, their respective Christian and surnames, places of abode, their additions, professions, or avocations, the names of their Lodges and Royal Arch Chapters, and the dates of their raising and exaltation as IMastor and Royal Arch Masons, and of their installation as Knights Templar and Knights of Malta ; and, in the case of affiliation, tlie names of the Preceptorics in which they were installed, and their respective ranks in the order. TJie return shall further state in the case of Knights claiming to attend Great Priory as Preceptors, the I'receptories in wliich they shall have re- spectively served the office c '" Presiding-Preceptors, and the dates of their years of ollice. It shall also contain a summary of, awd be accompanied by, a remittance of all fees and payments to Great Priory. 64. For the purpose of verifying the Registers, Pre- ceptorics shall, when required, make a full report of their Muster Roll to the Grand Chancellor. CANDIDATES. 56. All candidates for admission into the Order shall be Royal Arch Masons in good standing. Tliey must be personally known to their proposers or seconders, and be well reputed for moral and gentlemanly conduct. I $ r t 25 J 1 60. Every Knight desirous of joining a Preceptory sliall sign an application in the form prescribed in the Appen- dix. He must be proposed and seconded at some meeting of such Proceptory, stating his christian and surname, place of abode, addition, profession, or avocation, and the name or title of the Preceptor}^ wherein he was installed and the date of his installation and residence and Procep- tory of which ho was a member shall be Inserted in the summons for tlie next regular Assembly of the Precoptory after ho shall have been proposed, otherwise ho shall not be eligible to be elected. 57. Every candidate for installation as a Knight in any Precoptory shall sign an application in the form prescribed in the Appendix, stating his christian and surname, and the place of his abode, and his addition, profession, or avocation, and the name, number, and place of meeting of his Lodge and Royal Arch Chapter, together with the date of his raising and exaltation as a Master and Royal Arch Mason, shall bo inserted in the summons for the As- sembly of the Precoptory at which the ballot is intended to be passed. 58. No candidate shall bo admitted to ballot for install- ation in any Precoptory who is domiciled or resident out of the jurisdiction of the Province or District within which ho seeks such installation, or who is domi- ciled or resident within the jurisdiction of another Precop- tory, unless by dispensation of the Supreme Grand Master, except in a city or town where there is more than one Proceptory, in which case each Precoptory has concurrent isdiction, and unless he shall have siL^ned a declaration J Slgl 26 on his obligation as a Master Mason stating whether or not he has been rejected by any other Preeeptory; and no one shall be installed a Knight or be admitted a joining member of any Preeeptory, until previously balloted for in open Preeeptory, and the ballot must be unanimous. Prior to his installation, he shall sign a declaration that he submits to, and will observe all the usages, customs, and Statutes of the Order. 59. The jurisdiction of a Preeeptory, except in cities and towns as aforesaid, extends in every direction half way to the nearest Preeeptory, or Masonic Hall or place of meet- ing. 60. No Preeeptory shall install a Knight into the Order for a less sum than Twenty-five dollars, which, however, shall include the fee to be paid to the Great Priory for registry and certificates. But any Preeeptory may admit serving Brothers by dispensation from the Supreme Grand Master, providing no fee be taken from such brother. 61. No Knight shall be admitted into Great Priory, or any Preeeptory, except in the proper costume of his rank in the Order, nor wear the costume of the Order in public, without a dispensati -n from the Supreme Grand Master. 62. Every Preeeptory shall keep in a regular manner the following books: — An Attendance Book, a Minute Book as set forth in the Appendix, a Treasurer's Book, a Guard Book for Applications, and a Muster Roll, which liiuSb vQ prouueeu Wiien recjuireu by tiie proper auuiioritios. k 27 1 k ELECTIONS. 63. Every Preceptory shall annually elect their Presid- ing-Preceptor, and other elective ofiBcers, by ballot, at a Eegular Assembly in the month of December in each year, and notice of such election, and the names of all Knights eligible for PresidingPreceptor, shall be inserted in the smnmons for the Assembly at which such election is to take place, and at a Regular Assembly to be Iield in the month of January next following, the Preceptor and other officers elected and appointed shall, on the elections being confirmed, be duly installed and invested. PRESIDING-PRECEPTORS. 64. In case the election of any such Preceptor or other elective officer or officers elect shall not be confirmed, or if any such Preceptor or other elective officer or officers elect shall, without any reasonable excuse, neglect to at- tend at the next regular Assembly after liis election, for the purpose of being installed and invested » his or their election shall be void, and either at the next subsequent regular Chapter of the Preceptory, or at some Assembly specially called for the purpose, a further election shall take place; and at the next regular Assembly of the Pre- ceptory, the Presiding-Preceptor, or other elective officer, or officers then chosen, shall, on their election being con- firmed, be duly installed and invested. 65. If any such Preceptor or other elective officer, or officers elect, shall, for some reasonable cause, explained to the satisfaction of the next regular meeting after the elec- tion, be prevented from attending at such next regular I 28 meeting, tlioii he or tliey shall bo installed and invested at some subsequent meeting, which may be eitlicr a regular meetmg or a meeting especially called for the purpose. e6. No one shall be eligible for the office of Presiding Preceptor unless he shall at the time of his election have served, or will at the next regular day of meeting of the Preceptory have served, for the space of one whole year tlie office of a Constable or Marshal in some registered Preceptory, except by a dispensation from the Supreme Orrand Master, or at the organization of a Preceptory. 67. Every Presiding-Preceptor shall forthwith on his mstallation appoint all the officers of the Preceptory o her than the elective officers, but the Presidi.ig-Proceptor elect o± a 1 receptory shall not assume the chair, or exercise authority m any Preceptory, until ho shall have been re- gularly installed. He is responsible for the due obser- vance by the members of his Preceptory of the by-laws of the samo, and of the Statutes, laws, and regulations of Sovereign Great Priory. 68. Every Presiding-Preceptor should hold an assembly of his Preceptory on the 11th day of March of eacli year jif It should occur on a Snnday, then on the following day) m perpetual memory of tlie noble death and martyrdom of our il ustrious Grand Master Jacques de Molai, on the 11th day of March, in the yoai' IHin. 69. The Presiding-Preceptor elect of any Preceptory may, m case of necessity, witii the cousout of the Supreme Grand Master or Provincial Grand Prior of the Province or District, be installed in any other Preceptory, on the 29 t production of a cevtificate of such election signed by the Presiding- Preceptor and tlie Registrar of the Preceptory of which he shall have been elected Presiding-Preceptor. 70. A Presiding-Preceptor shall not continue in office for more than two years in succession, unless by a dispen- sation from the Supreme Grand Master. 71. The name and address of every Presiding-Preceptor, and also the names and addresses of the Constable, Mar- shal, and other officers, shall, immediately after their re- spective installation be certified to the Grand Chancellor by writing, signed by the last Presiding or some other Preceptor and the Registrar of the Preceptory. 72. If the Presiding Preceptor of any Preceptory shall die, resign, or be removed, or be incapable of discharging the duties of his office, a meeting of the Preceptory shall, as soon as convenient, be summoned specially, for the pur- pose of electing a Presidmg-Preceptor, in the place of such Presiding-Preceptor, and in the meantime, and until a Preceptor shall have been so elected, anc" shall have been installed, the meeting of the Preceptory shall be summon- ed by the Registrar. 73. In case the Presiding-Preceptor of any Preceptory shall be absent, or in the case of a vacancy in the office of Presiding-Preceptor, the chair shall be taken by the last Presiding-Preceptor of such Preceptory, or any other Pre- ceptor present, and if there shall not be any Preceptor present, the meeting shall not be held. 74. Tiie Presiding-Preceptor, the Constable, and Mar- shal of every Preceptory are the representatives of such 30 Preceptory, and shall answer all complaints against such Preceptory, and shall attend the Supreme Grand Master, and the Grand Council, wlienever summoned bv the Grand Chancellor, and sliall produce the warrant of the Precep- tory, and all minute and other books and papers relating to the Preceptory which they may be required by the said summons to produce. A Preceptory may nevertheless appoint any Kniglit or Knights of eminence to be special representatives for the foregoing purposes, either alone or in addition to the above. (See Statute 41.) VISITOES. 75. No visitor shall be admitted into any Preceptory unless he is personally known, recommended, or well vouched for as a Knight of the Order. And every visitor must, during his continuance in the Preceptory, be sub- ject to and conform to the by-laws of the Preceptory. 76. A Knight who is not for the time being a subscrib- ing member to some registered Preceptory, shall not be entitled to visit the same Preceptory more than once. NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. 77. Any member of a Preceptory who is in arrears for dues to such Preceptory, shall be proceeded against in accordance with the provisions of the By-Laws of such Preceptory in respect to the same, an'^ the Statutes. 78. In case no provision l\as been made in the By-Laws of a Preceptory for notice to, and procedure against, a member for non-payment of dues, the folio wing procedure shall be adopted : — 81 70. In case the dues of a member remain unpaid for twelve months, it shall be the duty of the Registrar of the Preceptory to read out the name of such member in default, after which a bpecial summons, to appear at the next regular Chapter of the Preceptory, to show cause why lie should not be suspended, together with the state- ment of the amount of dues remaining unpaid, shall be sent to such member. Such summons shall be deemed duly served, if mailed to the last known address of such member. 80. In case such member shall not, before such next regular Chapter of the Preceptory, have paid the amount of such dues, and no such excuse be offered as the Pre- ceptory may deem sufficient, the Presiding-Preceptor shall forthwith declare such Knight suspended for non-payment of dues, and the Registrar shall notify the Knight of such suspension. 81. li any excuse be offered, the Preceptory shall decide by a majority whether the same is sufficient or not. REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATES, ETC. 82. Every Knight installed in a Preceptory must be enrolled in the Registry of the Sovereign Great Priory, and shall be entitled, immediately on his installation as a Knight Templar and Knight of Malta, to a certificate of his registration, and every Preceptory shall forthwith ap- ply to the Grand Chancellor for a certificate and the regis- tration of every Knight Templar and Knight of Malta in- stallpd tlifivfin. Evfivv Kni)?lit installed in a Precentorv, shall be entitled to demand a seperate certificate for each degree. 82 FEES. 83. TJic following shall bo the fees payable to the Sov- cngn Great Priorv:— For granting a now Warrant direct by Great Triory $40 00 For a Dispensation for a now Preceptory 30 00 For a Warrant of Confirmation 10 00 For a new Warrant, in case of los- '>y fire or other- wise, properly certified 1q qq For a Dispensation to install a candidate residing without the jurisdiction of a Preceptory ? 10 00 For a Dispensation to wear Begalia in public, and for other purposes 2 qq For a Ccrtiiicate of Registration as Knight Tem- plar and Knight of Malta, when combined 3 00 For a Certificate as Knigh'> Templar 2 00 For a Certificate of Knight of Mcilta 2 00 For a Certificate of Knight of Eed Cross 1 00 For a Certificate of Installation as Preceptor 1 00 For Eegistration of a joining or restored Knight... 1 00 For annual fee of every member of a Preceptory on the Eoll on the 31st December of each year... 50 WARRANTS AND DISPENSATIONS. 84. All petitions for warrants or patents for constituting or holding Preceptories shall be signed by at least seven Knights of the Order, and bo recommended by the Pro- vincial Grand Prior of tlie Province or District, and shall be transmitted to the Grand Chancellor for presentation to the Supreme Grand Master, and the Knights signing any such petition shall state their respective ranks and the Preceptories of which they then are, or were, membere. 83 85. Warrants for constituting Prcccptories shall be is- sued under the direct authority, and under the Great Seal of Great Priory, and bo signed by the Supreme Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, and attested by the Grand Chancellor and Grand Eegistrar. 80. Provisional Warrants or Dispensations, duly attest- ed by the Grand Chancellor, may be grai.'ted in accord- ance with Statute 79, for constituting or holding Proeep- tories at such places as the Supremo Grand Master shall think proper, such Provisional Warrant or Dispensation to remain in force until the next Annual Assembly of the Sovereign Great Priory, and no longer. 87. All applications for warrants, dispensations, or for diplomas or certificates of installation, or of apponitment to office, shall be made to the Grand Chancellor, and no such warrant, dispensation, diploma, or certificate shall be is- sued until payment of the fee for the same has been made. 88. The Supreme Grand Master only may grant dis- pensations for the reception of candidates, otherwise quali- fied, whose place of residence is within the jurisdiction of another Preceptory. 89. No Preceptory shall grant any private ccititicate whatsoever to any Knight of the Order, except a certifi- cate of withdrawal (See Appendix) or for the purpose of en- abling him to procure from tlie Grand Chancellor a certi- ficate of his registration, and except such as may be re- quired by the Great Priory or Grand Council; and no Preceptory, nor an> of the Knights thereof, shall, on any pretense whatsoever, make any charge or receive any fee for any private certificate issued by the Preceptory. 84 PEIORIES OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM. PALES- TINE, RHODES AND MALTA. 90. Priories must be held in every registered Precep- tory. 91. The Presiding-Preceptor of each Preceptory is (if a Knight of Malta,) the Prior of the Priory. 92. Every Candidate for the Order must be a Knight of the Order of the Temple, and be unanimously elected. AS TO COSTUME. 93. The following Costume and Insigina shall be worn at the assemblies of the Sovereign Great Priory, and at meetings of Preceptories and Priories of the United Orders, and no Knight shall, on any pretence, be admitted into Great Priory or subordinate bodies without his proper re- galia. 94. No honorary or other jewel or emblem shall be worn in the Sovereign Great Priory or subordinate bodies, which does not pertain to those degrees recognised and acknowledged by Great Priory. THE MANTLE. 95. The Habit to be worn by Templars in their Preceptor- ies shall be of white camlet or woolen stufl", witli a hood and the Red Cross of the Order on tlie left shoulder in silk or velvet. The hood to be lined with white serge or silk, and to have white cords with tassels to iasten round the neck. All who have attained the rank of Preceptor shall use the Patriarchal or double barred cross 10| inches * t> 85 * »■ 11 I long, the liood to bo lined with red serge or silk and to have cords and tassels of the same color. The cross on the Mantle worn by Provincial Prior's shall be similar to the Jewel worn by these Knights. A white cassock or sleveless tunic, close fitting, with the red cross on the breast, may be worn in addition by all Knights. IN A I RIORY OF MALTA. 96. Knights shall wear a Black Mantle with a white eight-pointed cross of Malta in silk, linen or velvet, on the left shoulder, and a hood Hned with white, the cross and tassels to fasten the Mantle ol the same color. It shall be optional in Priories or Commanderies of Malta to adopt a black or red tunic, having the eight pointed white cross on the black tunic, and the plain white equal-limbed cross, on the red tunic, to be placed on the centre of the breast. OF CHAPLAINS AND SERVING BROTHERS. 97. Chaplains shall wear a black tunic with sleeves, having a long red passion cross on the breast to skirt, and a black silk-corded girdle with tassels to fasten round the waist; they may also wear the Mantle of the Templar or Malta Order over the tunic when officiating in either Order. Chaplains are unarmed. 98. Serving Brethren, shall wear russet brown or dark colored tunics, having the United Order cross on the breast, and are armed with a sword. THE SASH. 99. Preceptors, shall wear a black silk ribbon, four inches wide, with a gold fringe, to be worn over the right shoulder. 86 100. Knights, sliall wear the same ribbon with a black silk fringe. 101. The sasli in case of Great and Grand Officers of the Sovereign Great Priory to be black, intersected with three wliite stripes, and for Provincial Priors and Officers with one white stripe. COLLARS. 102. A black collar four inches wide is to be worn by each officer. The collars worn by Great and Grand Offi- cers and Past Officers of the Sovereign Great Priory to be intersected with three white stripes, Pro^'incial Prior and Officers with one white stripe. The Jewels of office to be suspended from these collars. GAUNTLETS. 103. Gauntlets, for the wrists to be of black silk or satin- edged with gold lace and fringe for officers of Great Priory and of silver for officers of Preceptories and Priories, with the United Order Cross, in velvet or embroidery. THE STAR. 1(14. The Star is to be worn on the left breast, it is to be of silver, with seven points and to have a red passion cross on a white circle in the centre, with the motto, In hoc signo vinces, round the circle. THE SWORD. 105. Each Knight shall wear a cross-hilted straight sword, with a silver plated steel scabbard. The hilt and mountings to be of gilt metal. The sword to be suspended from a black leather waist belt by metal gilt chain slings. 87 100. The scabbavd of Preceptors and all Great and Grand Officers may bo of gilt metal. THE JEWELS. 107. The Jewel of the Supremo Grand Master to be the United Order Cross, viz: Tlie red cross of the Temple combined with the eight white pointeu Cross of Malta, over all the '^Beauceant" shield, cliarged with a sprig of gold maple leaves in chief, and the red cross of Salem in base. A sword and Bacillus in Saltirc behind the shield, ends projecting. The cross surmounted by a Celestial Crown. 108. The Past Grand ^Master to have a similar jewel without the crown. 109. The Deputy Grand Master to bo the same without the shield. 110. The Past Deputy Grand Master to have the same ■without the crown. 111. Provincial Grand Priors, the United Order Cross within a red enamelled garter on which in gold letters the name of the Province or District, surmounted by a gold beaver for crest. 112. Past Provincial Priors the same without the name of the Province or Disirict. GREAT OFFICERS. 113. Grand Chancellors, the purse and sword, horizontal. Grand Chaplain, Patriarchal cross and crossier in saltire. Grand Constable, crossed swords, points, downward. Grand Marshal, crossed batons. 88 Grand Treasurer, crossed keys. Grand Registrar, scroll and crossed pens. GRAND OFFICEKS. 114. Grand Vice- Chancellor, cross pens. Grand Sub-Marshall, sword and baton crossed. Grand Almoner a Palmers staff and scrip. Grand First Standard Bearer, the Beauceant triple cloven pennon. Grand Second Standard Bearer, the vexillum belli similar pennon. Grand Master's Banner bearer, a square banner charged with triple cross of Salem. Grand Captam of the Guard, the battle axe with motto, (Jastrum Vujilo, Grand Sword Bearer, the sword erect. Grand Oiganist, the Harp. Grand Pursuivant, the Trumpet. Grand Guard, a spear and sword crossed. 115. The Jewel of Preceptors, to be the Bed Patriarchal Cross suspended by the ribbon of the Order worn round the neck, red with white edges \% inches wide. 116. All other Knights, the red cross of the Order, viz; a Greek Cross (Patec,) spread out at the extrem- ities, worn on the lefi breast attached to the same ribbon. ill The emblt luo Gr uc vices of the offi els to be placed on a white enamelled circle in the centre of a Et'd Cross Patee, three inches in diameter, the circle 89 to bo one inch and a quavtor in diameter, tlio Patriarchal staff purse and crossed batons to be red with gold or gilt edges, and tlie crosier, handles of swords, battle axe, cross keys, and poles of pennons to bo gold or gilt. 118. The jewels of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, and Provhiccal Priors, to be suspended from gold or gilt, linked chains laid on crimson velvet. 119. The Batons of office (Bacnlusi of thos.' otlicors to have the United Order Cross at the top, \athiii a gilt octagon. THE .JEWELS OF MALT\. .20. Priors or Comnimders of Malta, to wear a white enamelled eight-pointed cross of Malta, set in gold with gold maple leav^^o in the four -'ontrc angles of the cross, and surmounted by Celestial Crown, to be suspended from the neck by a black watered ribbon. 121. The jewels of all other Knights of Malta to be without the crown and worn suspended by a black silk watered ribbon ou the left breast. 122. The Standards of the United Orders to be of a par- allelogramic form. 123. The Templars Beauceant, per fee^se sable and argent, and may have a red passion cross on the white ground. 124. The Vexillum Belli, the red cross Patee, on a white field. OKDER OF MALTA. 12r>. standard of St. John, on a red field, a white plain cross with the Anius Dei in the centre, and the letters F. E. E. T., one in each quarter of the cross. 40 126. Standard of Malta, on a black field, the white eight pointed cross of Malta, charged with the cross (arms) of St. John, on a small red escutcheon. PRIVATE BANNERS. 127. Preceptors and all above that rank may use ban- ners of their armorial bearings, or other devices of a square parallelogramatic form placed behind their stalls or seats. 128. Other Kuiglits may only use swallow tailed pen- nons. 129. When armorial bearings are used the red cross of the Order should be placed in a chief argent on the shield, for Knights, and the Paratriarchal Cross for Preceptors. 130. The Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, and Provincial Priors, impale their arms with the United Order Cross, having a cross hilted sword and Baculus in saltire behind the shield, ends propecting. THE BARRET CAP. 131. Should it be necessary for the members of the Orders to appear in their Habits in any open air ceremonial, they will wear a Red Cap, of maintenance of cloth or vel- vet, with ermine band, and a cross of the Order in front, of gold embroidery. AMENDMENTS TO STATUTES. 132. That no addition, alteration, or amendment shall be made to the Statutes, unless notice thereof in writing has been given at the previous Annual Assembly of Great Priory, and a copy of such notice sent to every Preceptory, nor without the consent of at least two-thirds of the Knights present at such Annual Assembly. 41 REGULATIONS RESPECTING TRIALS FOR TEMPLAR OFFENCES. OFFENCES. The following are offences for which a Knight Templar may be tried : — 1. All public crimes and misdemeanors involving moral turpitude. Drunkenness and profligacy. Fighting. Adultery, and all lascivious associations, whether with the relative of a Knight Templar, or with a stranger. Cruelty to wife or child. Contempt for God or Keligion. Atheism. Holding communion with clandestine Knights Templar or irre- gular Knight Templar bodies. Improper revelations. Disobedience to those in authority, or contemptuous language towards them. All countenance of impostors. Contemptuous expressions respecting the Order of the Temple. "Wronging a Knight Templar by fraud. Violation of the secrecy of the ballot, except during a Templar trial. Unseemly conduct in the Preceptory. Any intentional violation of the technical parts or points of the several Knight Templar or Knight of Malta obligations. Any violation of the particular injunctions of the ritual 42 Any violation of the statutes, laws, edicts, rules, or regulations of the Sovereign Great Priory. Any violation of the By-laws of a Preceptory hy a member there- of. JURIHi^ICTION. 2. For any offence against the By-laws of his Preceptory, a Knight must be tried by the Preceptory to which he belongs. 3. For any other Masonic offence, a Kiiight may be tried either by the Preceptory to which he belongs, or by the Preceptory nearest to his place of residence. 4. A trial in either Preceptory, followed by conviction or acquittal, shall be a bar to any other prosecution for the same offence. CHARGES. o. All charges of un-Knightly conduct shall be made in writing, with particulars specifying with i-easonable certainty the parti- culars of the offence alleged, and the time and place of its com- mission, as near as may be practicable, and be signed by the accuser, who must be an affiliated Knight Templar in good standing. C. All charges and particulars shall be filed with the Registrar of the Preceptory, who shall forthwith notify all the members of the Preceptory that such charges have been received, and that they will be read at the next regular assembly, which shall be held not less than one month after the charges have been leceived; and at such assembly, the charges shall be read in ()I)en chapter of the Preceptory. 7. The trial of charges may proceed at any chapter appointed for the purpose, and continue until completed; and in case the trial be not completed at one chapter, it may be continued at any subsequent chapter to which the same may be postponed Notice of any postponement or adjournment shall be given to all parties concerned. 43 ! PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS, NOTICES, ETC. 8. When charges shall be presented and read as provided above, the Preceptory shall decide by a majority vote whether the charges shall be accepted, and the accused f rater be placed on trial, or the charges be dismissed; when decided in the affirma- tive, the charges cannot be withdrawn, except for cause shown, and by the vote of two-thirds of the members present; such charges may be amended by a majority vote, of which proposed amendment the accused shall have due notice. 9. Immediately upon the acceptance of charges by a Precep- tory, the Presiding-Preceptor shall appoint the time and place for trial, and shall cause the accused to be served with a copy of the charges and particulars, signed by the Eeeistrar, and with a notice stating the time and place appointed for the trial thereof; Provided alimys, that the accused shall be entitled to reasonable time and opportunity to prepare his defence. 10. If the accused shall neglect or refuse to attend in person, or by some frater authorized in writing to act as his counsel, after notice has been duly served on him, or if notice cannot be served on him personally by reason of his residence being unknown or beyond the limits of the district in which the Preceptory is located, then a copy of such notice shall be sent to him by mail, addressed to him at his last known place of residence, or left at his last known place of residence, or with a grownup member of his family; and upon proof that the notice has been sent to him, or left for him as above prescribed, the Preceptory at the time in such notice specified may proceed without his presence, and conduct the proceedings to a final issue; Provided, that at least one regular chapter shall intervene between the time of mailing, sending or leaving such notice, and any action by the Preceptory in pursuance thereof. In such cases the Preceptory shall appoint a competent Knight to act as counsel for, or representative of, the accused. 11. In every case where a flagrant offence shall be committed by any Knight Templar present while the Preceptory is at labor. 44 fclio foregoing rules requiring notice and delay may be dispensed with, and the Prcs.ding-Preceptor may order the offending Knioht to show cause in.tanter why he should not be punished, and may m his discretion proceed, or permit the Preceptory to proceed, to trial and suspension. TRIAL, WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY. 12 All Knights Templar in good standing, whether affiliated or not, shall be competent witnesses in Templar trials. 13 Every Knight shall give his testimony on his honor as a Kn.ght Templar. Witnesses who are Freemasons and not Kni-hts lemplar, shall give their testimony on their obligation as Masons. 14. All witnesses who are not Masons, shall be any persons of sound mind, of such religious belief as to feel the obligations of an oath and they shall solemnly pledge themselves to state the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. The evidence of such persons must be received with caution when disputed by the accused, and, in fact, should be admitted only when their evidence cannot be supplied by a Knight, unless in cases requiring corroborative testimony. 15. The evidence of both the accuser and the accused if offered, shall be received in any trial of a Templar. The status of a Knight Templar under charges is not aff-ected until after conviction. 10. The testimony of witnesses, who are Knights Templar may be taken in open chapter, or by a special committee appointed by the Presiding-Preceptor. Witnesses who are not Knudits Templar, shall be examined only by a committee appointed for the purpose by the Presiding-Preceptor. In either case, the accused and the accuser, in person or by a Knight Templar is counsel or representative, shall be entitled to be present and pro- pound such relevant questions as they may desire. 17. The testimony of any witnesses, unable to attend the I'receptory. or a committee, may be taken by deposition before a .^mgut lemplar. authorized in writmg for such purpose by the 45 Presiding-Preceptor, or by the Provincial Grand Prior, if the Pre- siding-Preceptor be interested, due notice of the time and place having first been given to all parties concerned. 18. It shall the duty of the accused and accuser, to secure the attendance of their respective witnesses who are not Knights Temp'ar; and through the Presiding-Preceptor and Registrar of the Preceptory, they may, when necessary, summon for such pur^ pose any resident Knight Templar, whether he be a member of the Preceptory or not. 19. When testimony is taken in open chapter, the Preceptory ehall be opened in due form, and the decijion as to guilt or inno- cence, and the question of punishment, shall be severally deter- mined in and by the Preceptory. 20. The Presiding-Preceptor shall decide all questions arising as to' the relevancy of the evidence, and ihe regularity of the pro- ceedings; and the Registrar or other person appointed for that purpose by the Presiding-Preceptor, shall take down in writing all the evidence submitted by both the prosecution and defence, and note all objections made by either party, and the rulings of the Presiding Preceptor, and the record thereof shall be filed among the archives of the Preceptory; and the main facts of the case shall be entered upon the Preceptory records. 21. At the conclusion of the evidence, the accused and the accuser in person, or their counsel and representative, may, if they desire, address such relevant remarks to the Preceptory upon the merits of the case as may be deemed proper; after which the accused and the accuser shall retire from the Precep- tory. Any member entitled to vote may express his views of the case, and of the law and the facts involved; and no member shall be permitted to withdraw from the Preceptory until after final action, except for urgent cause, and by consent of two-thirds of the members present. 22. When a committee is appointed, as before mentioned, it shall consist of not less than throe members of the Preceptory, an^ 46 of whom if objected to by either of the parties for cause, to be fully explained by the objecting party, shall be removed by the rresidmg Preceptor, and another appointed. 23. Every such committee slmll convene and select from their number a Cliairman and Secretary; and when so organ. izea, shall have power, through the Presiding.Preceptor and Registrar of the Preceptory. to summon before them the accused and accuser, with their respective witnesses. 24 The proceedings of such committee shall be governed by the foregoing provisions so far as applicable. The duties of the Presiding.Preceptor and Eegistrar of the Preceptory above prescibed shall apply to. and may be discharged by, the Chair, man and Secretary of the committee, 25. The committee may sit whenever and as often as it may deem best for the interests of Templarism and the full investiga. tzon of the complaints before them; Provided, that every trial begun shall be prosecuted with as much despatch as the law governing the same, and full justice to the accused and the accuser, will periuit. 2G When the committee have concluded their labors, they shall report their proceedings and all the evidence to the Preceptory; and upon retirement of the accused and accuser, any member of the Preceptory present may express his views of the case; and any portion or the whole of the evidence shall be read, as he may require, to enable him to come to a decision. 27. A Knight against whom charges have been preferred, may deny or admit any portion or the whole oi the charges and specifications. ^ 28. In case an accused Knight shall plead guilty, such plea may be accepted as evidence, and shall render the taking of further : ^--e.,es.„.j, ^«, aui;ii piea suali not excuse the Preceptory from voting upon the question of guilt or innocence. f 47 29 No visitor shall attend the Preceptory or co^^oittee for Tnthev than "iviug evidonce during any of the proceed- ,ny purpose ^^^-^^^^ ^^^ ,,,, „,iess permission be granted [Z:l t:^^^^or, or^ hy the Preceptory, or by the by the Frcsia u, r ^ -^. ^..^ before a couunittee, and JUDGMENT. . • » nf ^h^ trial the question of "guilty" or 1 tlfprLolared "uilty, and tlie Presiding-Preceptor shall put and "18"'^.''"'"''""' »".''. 1^.,, tije acoused shall he suBjended, r re^KXar d^er:;!^^ he ..d.., o. oefdulunheoomi./a Knight Templar, punishment shall fellow which shall be proportionate to the offence. c n'.i - -. Prlpteriesfo; condnct unbecoming a Knight Ten.plar, after due 48 ^G- SuHponsfoQ shall ,•«. • '- " ie« ttae L^ If' '^ " '"'■Scr tLe tt Zj" """""' luaa three months. '""=« J-ears, nor ''• 'wprimand shnTi i, »t proceedings o^'f P^^'etttv '''" '"'^■^°^' *° ^^^ of the fo ■ presented, or hi. „ ''^P*^^^', or agafnst whom /h. ! ^"^'^^oing 'he right atlTr"'' °' ^°^ ^^n^ber of tht pf" '''° '^^'^ rendered or ?^ ^ T ^'^^ ^^''^'^tor sentenlf, ^'^'^P^ory, U^ »>- ^nade to <^,f,' ^"^J^'^* «f any charge and T"" '' ^ P^^" Priory. ''" «"^--e ^raad Master' •' to tl^ '''''' "^^ 39. AIJ ap eals Sovereign Great ' definito ears, nor 'Dfc, aud ^ when 3<3 8ha]] 3ceptor. •egoing 5 been y. l^as 8 case i Pre- may jreat Pre. fthe aled peal the ^ry, is ch 49 Proceptory, under the dinjction of the Presiding, P.. . ut least ten days h.fore the AunnJ^l^^^'^^^^ ^^'""• Great Priory, produce to the Grand ChancelL auS alfo "'"f the appellant, and to any Knight uffected hv H T ^'^"^ *" ocl fmm if .1 . 11 anectcU by the decision appeal- ed h om, if deniandod, a copy of all the charges paners i„.n v and evidence in the case, certified by the SI; 1^ f .T Preceptory; provided, the tin.e herein spe fiefs' all nt between such decisions and the Annual AsL^y J "l ' irnT subject to an appeal to Great Priory ""' '''"''' 41. Whenever an appeal shall be taken from anv P. . the Supreme Grand Master, or tha SoveZTcrZv ^^^'"^' upon investigation,- Sovereign Great Priory, may. Dismiss the appeal, approve the proceedings or affirm H decision appealed from- or ««'"g8, oi affirm the G.va such directious as may appear raasoaable a-d proper 4.1 On such appeal, the Provincial rr«,.^ d • a« .e appea, or .. asUe .eT-tX !ToZ a'^ to .„ve.t..ate «.e case and report, with „is o^ ™:rt,!r '^'■"" 45. The Provincial Grand Pr-or m«v h. subject of complaint nn i • ^ ^' '''■ ^"^ ^^^'termine any tJs„,re.eGrta'Ce^rT^,rG::rprr- '" "" ^° "^ 50 46. The decisiou o»' sentence of the Provincial Grand Prior, shall, in all caHf;, bo subject to appeal to the Supreme Grand Master or Great Priory. 47. Whenever tho Grrat Prioi-y, or the Rnprerao Grand Master, or Provincial Grand Pricjr, on a review of a trial or other proceed- ings of a Proceptory, resulting in the suspension of a Knight, shall reverse or annul the judgment of said proceedings, or shall order a new trial, the accused shall be thereby restored to all his rights, privileges, and membership. When a case is remanded for a new trial, no amendment shall be made to the original charges, unless the accused have fourteen clear days notice thereof. 48. Every Preceptory shall communicate to the Grand Chancel- lor, and to the Provincial Grand Prior of the District in which the Preceptory is situated, all suspensions as they may severally occur. 49. When the Presiding-Preceptor is concerned in any way with, or is interested in any charges, the Provincial Grand Prior of the District, within which the Pi'eceptory is situate, shall, for the purpose of all preliminary proceedings, and of the trial and judgment thereon, supercede the Presiding-Preceptor, and perfornj all the duties and functions of the Presiding-Preceptor, as are required of and laid down for him in these regulations. PRKSiniNG-PRECEPTORS AND PRECEPTORIE8. 50. A Presiding-Preceptor may be tried by his Preceptory after the expiration of his official term, for any conduct unbecoming a Knight Templar, (except for official misconduct, or a violation of his official obligations). All complaints for official misconduct, shall be made to the proper authority during the ofTicial terra of the offender, or within four weeks after the close of such term, otlierwise he shall not be tried therefor. 51. When a controversy shall arise between Preceptories, or between a Preceptory and its Presiding-Preceptor, or charges he nrfifflrrfid or nnv I'nfnrmnl nnmnlaiMf. l-io i-norl/i fVi»^ onv^/^ .^-^ be filed with the Grand Chancellor, who shall forward the same 51 to the Supreme Grand Master; if the matter bo deemed by him of a suflicioutly grave cham ;ter to warrant investigatiou, he may proceed iu person, or appoint a commiBsion of not more than seven or less than three Preceptors, with, if consistent, the Provincial Grand Prior as chairman, (provided ho has not been in any way connected with the case), to investigate such charges or complaint; such commisMion shall have authority to summon witnesses, and shall have such other powoi-s as may be specially delegated to them by the Supreme Grand Master; and said commission shall make such report, and give such opinion to the Supreme Grand Master, as will enable him to make a final decision. 52. When a Presiding-Preceptor, or other officer of a Precep* tory, shall be deposed from office only, he shall not thereby be deprived of any of the rights or privileges of membership. RESTORATIONS AND RB-INSTATEMENTS. 53. A suspended Knight may be restored by the Sovereign Great Priory, or by the Preceptory which suspended him. 54. A Knight suspended for an indefinite period, seeking restoration, shall petition the Preceptory by 'vliioh he was suspended for his restoration. The petition shall be received at a regular Chapter of ^he Preceptory, and shall lie over until the next regular Chapter thereafter, before final action thereon. 55. The Registrar of the Preceptory shall notify all the mem- bers of the Preceptory of such petition, at least one week before the Chapter at which the question of restoration is to be voted upon. 56. The vote on the restoration shall be by ballot, and it shall require .i majority of two-thirds of the members present for its adoption, 57. If the Preceptory has cease 1 to exist, the petition may be directed to the Sovereign Great Priory. 58. Any Knight suspended for non-payment of dues, seeking reinstatement, shall, on payment of the amount due at the t\m» 52 of his suspension, be restored to membership without present, aug such pet tion; ProVulea, that if the Proceptory from whth a Kmght shall have been suspendod for uon-payrne/t of d^es tas ceaed to ex.st. a petition for ro instatement may be made to the Sovereign Great Priory. ^ ® 59 Definite suspension shall exp.e by limitation; and anv Knigh so suspended shall bo entitled to resume mem bershin tTme' 7'''"f^- ^"^^ ^"^^^^^'^^ *^^^^°'' ^' *^« expiration of 'h'e ^ronL^C^toT^^' ^''°" ^°" or other action on the 60. In all cases of restoration by the Sovereign Great Priory the restored Kmght resumes the status of a non-affiliated Knighl' 61. In all cases of restoration by a Preceptory. the Knight ia 58 it preseut. m which a (lues has be made and any nibership, on of the ion on the it Priory, d Knight. Knight 18 •ership in FORMS. THE FjfjLGWING FORMS ARE SUGGESTED. CHARGE. Precep- To the Presidiny Preceptor and Fratres of tory, No. — , Knitjhts Teinjdar : — Frater A B , a Knight Templar, and mem- ber of this Preceptory, is charged with unkniyhtUj conduct. Specification I. That the said A B , on the — day of , 18 — , at , in the County of , Province of — , did , in violation of his knightly vows. 18—. C D . SUMMONS. Preceptory, No. — ; Frater A- B- 18—. You are hereby summoned to attend a Chapter of this Preceptory, to be held at the Hall of the Preceptory, on the day of , 18—, at o'clock , m., to make answer to a charge prefr-red against you, at a Chapter of said Preceptory, held on the — day of , 18 — , and proceed to trial thereon. A copy of the charge and specifications is hereto attached. And take rotice, 54 !^tLT ^f '," '"P'" '^' "'^ "™'= -"a place above S P ;" ; ^'"" J'^'r'™ f- -'-tendance, til such all K ""' tf '"■■'^ l^ '^"l before it, aud .nake ™ " '' " ""■''' °' "'^ "'''' "^y ^'^'^ io Sy order of the Presiding.Preecptor and Fratres. Iie ^8 — -, ^ p ^ — ' Chairman, ^ H , '^ ' Committee. NOTICE OF JUDGMENT. -«.0 i' RATER A B . o^^ttXtrt^r-^ ■•- -p, onne action against you by Frater 0-1-'©^ ^'^'''''^^ preferred "pon the records of the Preceptoi-y. ' ""' ^^''^ '"''''" ^^^'^^'^ , 18—. [l. s.j ~ » I^eyistrar. jf « ■» m good im in his 3es were iieir evi- t vere ex- evidence vidence, fied the - Pre. I'eof, to ich ia mn. tee. 3tion rred ears 11 if To 67 NOTICE OF APPEAL. Presiding -Preceptor of Preceptory, No. — , Krdghts Templar: — Take notice, that I shall bring an appeal from the action of the said Preceptory, on the — day of , 18 — , in passing sentence of on me, to the Sovereign Great Priory, on the following grounds: — [State grounds of appeal.] A B . APPEAL. To the Sovereign Great Priory of Canada: — The undersigned hereby appeals to you from the decision of Preceptory, No. — , made on the — day of , 18 — , in passing sentence of on him; and he specifios the following as the grounds of his appeal : — IPt. That . 2nd. That . 18- B- The Presiding-Preceptor, when an appeal is taken, must Bee that a transcript of the proceedings had on the trial are forwarded to the Grand Chancellor, previous to the next Annual Assembly of the Sovereign Great Priory. 58 FOKM OP PETITION FOR WARRANT FOR NEW PRECEPTORY 0. JEK.S..M, p...sZ riT!;: tr '" '"™ TEMPLAE ™1h ""'"""""^ ^^NIGHTS . Tlmt your Petitioners, being re..„Iarlv .nsu M Kni^us of ti,e Ten>pl. b^^ g to the Preceptories mentioned against tl.e r respective names, Imvang the p ™ penty of the Order at heart are desl ous of estahh-sliing a Preceoto -v I, l'~v!?„7o';^S^'f;& "' "'« County of ^'°'^ "' „ • pajsof liie Meetfof Tnn^^n j , ■ JJonnnion '"smasibeaS '" '^'"""'a nnjer the style and title of on the "''^""^: ' Th.- r ...tion must .. forward- ed through the Prvincial Pri of J the Province, r^ud bear his approval, and reach the Su- preme Grand Mas- f^,. ter through the 101 \Grand Chancellor. be granted. i Provincial Prior, [Residence and Date.] ■■ Pi i Hm ''''^"11 £ H^^^H >^-^ .J9 i HH^B M^ Ji i ^HH ^ ''1 ! 1 ^^ L HBBI -' st^ji^^^ 6(1 FOKM OF APPLICA1I.,N TO JOIN - PRECEPTO-y! To THE PEESir.J.-G-PREf PTr.^? /Ir, tilRECx'TOn, UFFICEns, AND TvNIGIITS O. P1.ECEPT0EY, No, Gi>EETINa. of tlie Qf r'uceofRi..sideiice.in the Coimtv of Provincn of , ^„,, p^^^j^^.^,; possessing tl,o standing required by the' Occupation, Pro.) of Canofl-. Master Mason. Statutes of tl,c Ordc.-, and having been dniy anstallcd a Knight Templar and Raised on the onti,f.Koj,i,«f,yofMin]glit of Malta, as i'ullv ^c^i fnvih ; tlie Grand Lodye fi,, , . , ' ^i^i^i/ SCt lortJl in oi held at ) tlio mai-m licreof/:= do, of my Kni^ht- lood, declare tliat I am, or was lastr{as Royal Arch Masons ^"^ ^^^o may be) a member of Exalted on the Pi'cccptory, under the Banner of fl.n ■'';.../,';.'&?", Great Priory of "' ^^ lf"o."™""^-|;2SJ am in^good standing in the said Orders! Tiiat I am desirous of joining tliis Pre- ..,,,. °''''''"'^' "■'"* *" ^^ registered therein Kn.8„tT=„„>,ar. . under the Sovereign Great Prio.-y o ^r'""?;- X, .^••'™"- Tl,at I wi' . .new n,y M„of '■•■-'•i jliognlation. ., : ,ers. present aS ' ■ ^'^^istian Orders, and of this Preceptor) nid Priory of the 61 GPTO^Y. Knights Dominion id by the ing been plar and forth in Knight- last, (as of tljo , and Orders. liis Pre- therein •iory of >Iedges, I^ules, it and ■ s, and )f the "iisable !> Great same. And I farther state on my obli- /K'l'giitof Malta gation as a Master Mason, that I have instaiioaontho not been rejected, suspended, or expelled \ under tuo iian- , - _, , ^ I ner or tho Great irom any other rreceptory. I'riory of *. lie 1(1 at Eccommendcd and vouched! Witness my hand this for on the honor of t t t day of A. D. 188 t FOEM OF APx^LICVTION FOR INSTALLATION. To THE Presiding-Preceptor, Officers, and Knights op Pbeceptory, No. Greeting. I, of the of in the County of Province of , and Dominion of Canada , aged years, having a firm and steadfast faith in the doctrine of the Holy and undivid- ed Trinity, and possessing the Masonic standing of a Eoyal Arch and Master Mason, required by the Statutes of the Order, as fully set forth in the margin hereof,-'' freely and voluntarily offer my- self as a Candidate for installation into J Christian and Sur- ( names in full. Place of Residence. J Occupation, P r o - ( fession,orCairg. / Master Mason . Raised on the in Lodge No. on the Registry of tho Grand Lodge of held \at *Tho marginal notes to be carefully filled up, being indispensable in preparing the Rolls of the Preceptory and the Returns to Great Priury. r t t 62 the United Rol,Vio„sa„,Urilit,u.y Orders of the Temple, and of St. John of Z, H''«.Aro.M«.„„, promi h.. lan t'h.-, ; , ""' ^'""'' EY'ted „„ the Eminent the 9 °" '""^ '° "'" ««»' No" on ^^""ir the 2 o 1 ^"?™'»'^«™»d Master of c.a_p,e. „, j cossora n. office, as well as to mv „me Statntes, R les an K "?"'' '"•''°™^- and fnf „ ■„ f , ^'■K"'at'ons, present and of tins or any other PreceptoryaTd' "«•• And I f„rtl!;7a'te "'"'' ' '"''^ ^--^ » »>o" Mason, that 1 a™ t' Ze"'' °'"*''''""'' "' " ''^-'-■ Preceptory. ""' ''''" ''"J'^'^t^l by any other Recommended and vonelie.l Wt for on tl,e honor of I "" "'■ "^"" ""-^ ^^y "l A.D. 188 03 SOVEEE.GN GREAT PRIOBY OF CANADA -pRECEPTOr.Y, No. *'In Hoc Signo Fmces." ~~ '" "" '^:I::""- '^^^^^'- ^'-« May C„„._ • Tliis is to Certify that Sir Knight n>argiu ],ereof il" !!'' fT'^ "''" "'""^ "' "'« recommend him to fhn -i comteously Knights TenX. -"-deration of all Wor^lr °"" "^"'' '"'^ «- «- Of «'e this day of . / *^'"'*'^*' A. D. . A. 0. ^- [seal] 64 SOVER]:iGN GREAT I'ltlORY OF CANADA, Of the United ItELiaious a\d Militauy Orders of the Temple, and of St. John of Jerusalem, i'ALL.-.TiNE, Rhodes and Malta. t 1/ I'J. Frafcr Wil/in/n Jrnnex Btirii Mac L' oil Moore, of Pre.^cott, Province of Ontario, Grand Ctohh of the Temple. Supreme Grand Master. ilci^tlt, Peace, (Tooda-UL U'/icrcas, a Dispciisiition, bearing date the tl.v of A. I). 188 , A. 0. 70 , was graiiteu )y tlio Most Eminent the Supremo Grand :\ListLr, to Fratre , antliorizing and empowering them to open and liold a Preceptory of iuiiglits Templar, and a Priory of Malta. Xow Know V' that wo, under the sanction of tlie Sov- ereign Great Priory of Canada, do grant this Warrant, constituting and confirming the said Fratres as a regular Pre -epLory, unde- (he denoiuination of tlio Preceptory, to be iield ut the of in the County of , in the Province of , and Dominion of Canada. And we do hirrhij ai .!■■ and empowi.'r our said Fratres, and other regulai .subscribing memb. is, and those who shall hereafter become such, and sucii a^ shall be regularly reported to and registered m the books of the Sovereign Great Priory, to meet at the of aforesaid, on of every month, and proceed as a regular Preceptory of Knights Templar, to be entitled the Preceptory; and to confer the several Orders of the Temple and Malta, and appendent Orders, upon fS^f 05 such Holy Royal Arch ^Masons, posscssin.of the necessary qualiiicatioiis, as they may think proper, coiifornial)ly to the ' itutes and lie<,'nhitions of the Sovereign Great Priory of Canada, and not otherwise; and to do all snch other Acts as may lawfully be done by a Icj^Mlly consti- tuted Preceptory. JioJ ire <}" hrrrhij approve the nomina- tion of, and appoint Frater to be First Prcsidin;jf-Prec('ptor; Frater to be Constable; Frater to bo Marshal; and Frater to bo Registrar of the said Preceptory; and direct that they shall continue in the said ollices, until then- succes- sors, "duly elected and appointed, have been installed and invested; and they, and the Fratres of this Preceptory, shall lio!d and act under this Warrant, as provided for by and subject to the Constitution, Statutes, and Resolutions of the Sovereign Great Priory. And this our Warrant of Constitution, shall continue in force so long only as the Officers and Fratres of the i,: ..'roceptory shail conform to the said Constitution and Statiites, and to the Resolu- tions of the said Sovereign Great Priory, and to the orders and decisions of the Supreme Grand Master ; otherwise this Warrant of Constitution shall be of no force and effect. Given under our hands, and the Seal of the Sovereign Great Priory of Canada, at Barrie, [seal] in the said Province of Ontario, Dominion of Canada, this day of A. D. 18 . A. 0. 76 . Grand Reijintrav. Grand Chancellor. 66 HISTORICAL. NOTES. Tlio Costiuiie and Insignia adopted by the United Orders of the Sovereign Great Priory of Canada, are strictly in accordance, and derived from tlie liistorical account given, of those used by the Ancient, Knightly, Military, and Religious Fraternities of the middle ages. THE TEMPLARS." The " Templars " followed the Kule of the Benedictine Order of Monks, founded by St. Bernard, A. D. 535;— the Military Order taking its rise in A. D. 1118-19. The •' White " Mantle was adopted as the Habit of the Order, to distinguish it from the " Black " Robe of the Hospi- tallers Knights of St. John;— and in the second Crusade, A. D. 11G7, they assumed the blood-red cross, as a symbol of martyrdom. The Mantle (with the surcoat or sleeveless tunic) was worn over armour of chain mail, and could be looped up to leave the sword-arm bear. On his head, the Templar wore a wliite linen caif, over this, a small, round red cap, made of cloth, and when . ,i service in the field, an iron skull cap of chain mail. THE HOSPITALLERS, Knights of St. John (the Baptist) of Jerusalem, after- wards called Knights of Malta : instituted in A. D. 1092 G7 were of the St. Angnstin Rule of ^fonks : tlioir llahit black, with eight poiiitod white cross. They afterwards, between A. D. 1278 and 1281), when engaged in miUtary service, adopted a red tunic, with a plain (Greek) eqnallimbcd, white cross, worn over the centre of the breast, shoulders and back, which continued as tlie uniform of the Knights of Malta to a late period. OF CROSSES. The Cross, as the emblem of Christianity,— of Him who suffered on it,— was adopted by the Crusaders : worn on the left shoulder of their garments, and made of cloth or linen, (in imitation of Christ carry nig the cross), and also on the breast; and some of the most austere and enthusiastic, imprinted the holy sign on their flesh, usually the left arm, as nearest the heart. Ecclesiastical crosses are tirv in number, used as a medium of Hieratical distinction. Tlie Pope alone is entitled to the triple-bared, or Cross of " Salem," to deno'uc hnu to be "the Sovereign Prince Supreme Judge and Sole Legislator." " Cardinals " and " Archbishops," are honored by the "Patriarchal" or ^wo-barred cross, signifying " Salvation" to the " Jew and Gentile." The "Passion," or single barred cross, representing the one on wliicli the Saviour suffered, is common to all ranks. These two crosses were ancient badges of the Templars, and in common use as a mark for their signatures. The true " Templar" Cross, or Cross of " The Order," is the cross heraldically called Patee, open or spread uiit at the I' 68 extremities, but by no means formed of four equilateral triangles, into which form it has been corrupted. Tlie Cross of " Malta," the device of the Order of St. John, has frequently been confounded with the Cross Patee of the Templars, altliougli there is a great differenct between them. This cross is white, of eight points, hav- ing its four arms joined in a small centre-point, and its extremities notched or indented, resembling fishes' tails, an allegorical allusion to " The Saviour," — the fish being one of the early Christian symbol's emblematical of Christ generally. Matt, iv.: v. 19. THE KNIGHTLY FLAGS. The " Pennoncal " was a small triangular flag, car '-ied by Esquires at the end of the lance. The Knights bore a " Pennon," forked at the end, being extended into two or three points, and when powerful enough to furnish to the *' State " or their Sovereign a certain number of armed men, they were accorded the title of Banneret, — little *' Baron " — which gave them the right to carry a " Square " Banner at the top of the lance on which their armorial devices were depicted. The Ancient Templars had two Banners :—Thr "Beau- ceant," and the " Red Cross." The " Beauceant," in Normcv:; French, meaning Pie- bald. The original armorial device of the Templars was s ■5 1 69 half black and white, whatever may have been the direc- tion of the partition lines; sometimes it was represented per pale, or divided perpendicularly in alternate narrow stripes, but most frequently per fesse, or horizontally, the upper half black, the lower whiio ; a red passion-cross appears occasionally on the white ground only : for, to place it on the black, color upon color, would be false heraldry. This banner was supposed to denote " Death," " Innocence," and " Martyrdom ;" it also had tJio inscrip- tion, — ".Von nobLs Doinine; mm nolns sm. Xominc, tvo da glorium"— the opening sentence to the llStli Psalm. The word "Beauceant" was used by the Templars as their battle-cry : — "^?( Bmuceant, for the Tewple ! " The banners being black and white, signified : " IMack, and terrible to the Infidel ;" «' Fair, and favorable to the Christian." The second Standard, subsequently adopted, was the "Vexillum Belli," or "Red Cross battle flag," viz.:— A white banner charged with the Cross of the Order— Patee, and the same cross which ornamented the shields and garments of the Order. The Holy Lamb, or " Afjnm Dei,'' placed upon tLe centre of a red Greek cross, was another armorial device of the Temp-ars, signifying the union of the qualities of gentleness and courage : the lamb being the emblem of "the Saviour," and the "Cross Banner," of victory, symbolizing the " Resurrection." il 70 ffy^ ORDER OF ST. JOHN MALTA. The standard and armorial bearing of the Kniglits of St. John of Jerusalem (Malta), was a white, equal-limbed (Greek) cross, upon a red field. " Banners or Standards," when made to hang perpendi- cularly from the -poles, arc called " Gonfalons," or " Ecclesiastical Banners," used in processions, and placed in cathedrals and halls. They should be tripartite or triple, cloven at the bottom. THE SWORD. The Sword was made in the form of a Latin cross, an emblem of the cause in which it was to be used : the blade straight, and cutting on both sides, typical of its being always employed in the defence of justice. When the Crusaders were on the march to the Holy City, they were in the daily custom of placing their long, two-handed swords upright before them, the hilt forming a cross, and before tliis they performed their morning devotions, and on all military occasions of salute, kissed the hilt of their swords, in token of devotion to the cross. THE SPURS. The "Golden" Spurs were an indispensable adjunct of Knighthood, and signified diligence in every honorable design. OF THE CHAPLAINS AND SERVING BRETHREN. There was 7io such office in the Templar Order as "Prelate," which means a Bishop. The Chaplains were eligible for the office of Preceptor. 71 The '« Serviiiff Brctl 11 en " Avcro of two classc one as li.£,4it-armed cavahy ; the otl -Tl le artr^ans, etc. TJieir form of the icr employed as reception into the Order was the same as the Knights. They wore brown or blick garments, with the Cross of the Order on the breast. GOVERNMENT OF THE ORDERS. The Templar Order was governed by a i\Lister so termed according to tlie language emploved, viz'-~ "Maistre"-"Magister;" but "Magnus- Magister," or " (xreat Master," was used at an early period. Provinces were governed by Priors, and the different Houses or " Preceptories," by "Preceptors." In the Order of St. John, the Subordinate J3odies, under the Grand Master, were called " Priories " or " Commanderies," divided into eight langues (tongues) or countries, and ruled by "Bailies," who were Grand Crosses, and each house by a Commander. 72 APPENDIX. Forms of Entry in the Minute-Book of " Preceptories' AND " Priories," or "Commanderies of Malta." Minutes of the Regular Chapter of Preceptory, No held on , the ... day of , A. D present Em. Sir Kt , Presiding Preceptor. Sir Knight , Constable. " Marshal. (( (( (( It (( <( , Chaplain. , Registrar. , Treasurer. : Sub. -Marshal. , Captain of Guards. , Almoner. , 1st Standard-Bear'r. , 2nd " " • , Sword- Bearer . Organist. , Guard. The roll of all names present. The names of Visiting Knights, with the names of the Preceptories or Encampments to which they do or did belong. it ft n i( (f (f (t 78 OPENING PRECEPTORY. A Chapter of the Preceptory was opened at [giving the liour.] ° The Minutes of the last Regular Chapter [and subse- quent Special Meetings, if any,] were read and confirmed. REPORTS OP COMMITTEES ON PETITIONS. The Committee on the Petition of R. Arch Com- P'™' ; '^^ Aspirant for Installation; re- ported favorably [or unfavorably, as the case may be.] REPORTS GENERAL. The Committee appointed to take into consideration lliere state the subject,] submitted their report, which was on motion of Fra , seconded Ly Fra received and adopted. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS. On motion of Fra seconded by FrP tl'« sum of. in full of.. may be,] was ordered to be paid. PROPOSAL OF ASPIRANTS. It was moved bv Fra j , , p ^ ' seconded by ; ' ^«<^ adopted, [or rejected, as the case may be,] -That the application of R. Arch Com! It'^'""^ : ' ^^ received, and placed on the Minutes, to balloted for be at next Regular Chapter, for 74 Reception into the United Orders. [Tiic same form for joining members, substituting tlic word " Frater " for " Companion," and " to become a member," in the place of "for reception," &c., &c.] APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTKES ON PETITIONS. The Prcsidiiig-Precoptor appointed Fratres , and ,a Committee, to make the necessary enquiries on the apphcation of , for , to report thereon at the next Regular Chapter. APPOINTMENT OK GENERAL COMMITTEES. Tiie same form, only insert the specific business. BALLOT. Tlic Prcsidiug-Preceptor ordered the Ballot to be passed for R. Arch Companion an Aspirant for Installation into the " United Orders " of the Temple and Malta, which was taken, and on examin- ation, declared in favor of [or against] the Candidate. [The same form will apply to joining members, using the term " Frater " for "Companion," and the words "become a member " for " installation," »tc., &:c.] RECEPTION OF ASPIRANTS. The Petition from the "Aspirant" [name] with declaration duly signed and witnessed, having been laid before the Presiding-Preceptor and Chapter, was examined and found satisfactory, when the " Aspirant," on being properly prepared as a " Pilgrim," received the degree of " Novice." '» H^TtfAk ji j i -' iy ^A ia r iM 76 The "Installation " ceremony was then proceeded with, at the solicitation of the - Novice," to be admitted to the privileges of the Order as a professed Knight , and he was duly installed, and dubbed a Knight of the Temple. It being desirable, to complete the whole ceremony at the same Chapter, [or 'Uo postpone it to a subsequent one, as might be decided on.] Tlie newly-installed Knight was prepared as a "Penitent." "consecrated." mvested, and proclaimed a duly "installed" and Canadr'^^'"^" ^"'^^'^ ""^ *^'' ^'^'' ""^ ^^'^ ^"^P^^ ^^ RECESS. The Chapter retired for refreshment, at.. o'clock and resumed its duties at o'clock. CLOSING CHAPTER OF PRECEPTORY. The Chapter was closed at o'clock, with Benedic tion in the name of the Three Scriptural Office of the Orreat Captain of our Salvation. Reo lowost fficates as Kn%l,ts Templar and Kniglus of mX returns. leauUily forwarded with the NolfofciirrM ' '"'' ?' "" ^''°"'^'™- '» -™ "- of thl p f Meeungs, to every member on the 1!„11 to t "Ze?^ r " 'r ^'™"" »'- forward tt tu uie supreme Grand Mo^fn.. " + ^i -r. Grand Prior, and Grand af^ '" "'" ^™"'""'" " Presiding "-Pr r.^^tors, by their vnwc .f «^ strictly enioinpd in nn +• It ^ °^ ^^^^o, are 78 mitted to curtail tlicin by communication, nor to introduce innovations and additions of any kind whatever. The term "iVs« " Preceptor should be discontinued, as it has no force or meaning. A Preceptor who has been duly installed into that degree, being eligible to fill the chair in any Preceptory, during the absence of the elected " Presiding "-Preceptor. their " "Presiding "-Preceptors, and Registrars, in cc, ,;.ondcnce, should adhere strictly to ihe phrase- -'-;,',' V and terms applied to, and adopted in the " United Qfj^erfj:" — no other forms for notice of meetings nor on any other subject, should be used, but such as have been approved by the Sovereign Great Priory. It is the duty of Provincial Grand Priors, at their visits to Preceptories, to inspect the Books, and ascertain that the Ceremonies and Statutes are strictly carried out, reporting any deviation at once to the " Chancery," and also to mention it in their Annual Reports to " Sovereign Great Priory." INDEX. Adjourn, Great Priory may Auuiia Returns, Failure to make Annual Assembly, where and when' held' Assemblies. Specia?'''"'' ''""^"^'^«•■•■ Appeals, How taken, etc Appeal, Papers MemWr;:. .?'" *° «^amination by Appendices [ ^PP^'C'^^t'oiis for'Membership Appointment of Officers bv Granrl VtVu; ' " ' Appo.ntment of Officers hf PrereptoS"'" nif' ancial , B. Ballotinri for Candidate oo, Arms to be worn by Templirs '''^'""^'- ' * " JS Audit, Annual Financial ' ■^"^' ^ es. Ballot, May be demanded in Great P.inm/' Banners, Entitled to havn '''''''^ ^^'^^y ■ - 10 13 6 7 8 71 10 15 o6 20 67 106 40 58 12 Bj-laws, Must be approved bV Gmnd Mast;; ^^^' ^-? By-laws Preceptories may adopt ! ''' "^ C. Candidates, Requirements of Candidates, Fee for Installation Candidates, Must be within Jurisdiction" " Candidates, Must be Royal Arch Mrsou;.' 50 62 131 55, 58 60| 58' 55 PAGE. 8, 9 40 7 7 7 7 10 10 53 24, 25 13 21, 28 30, 37 21 y 40,08 23 23 20 40 24 20 24 94 Ml MICROCOPY RESOLUTION TEST CHART (ANSI and ISO TEST CHART No. 2) 1.0 I.I 1.25 1^ 2.8 2.5 i^ Ui, IIM 2.2 1*2 ^^^ ■ so ~ 1 *° 2.0 li. li u tuuu 1.8 1.4 1.6 A /APPLIED IIVl/lGE Inc 1 653 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14609 USA (716) 482 - 0300 - Phone (716) 288- 5989 -Fox •*****»»»»»!s»s»w»5«55« II. INDEX. Certificates, By whom issned " Of JNIerabership to be paid for. " Of Withdrawal from Pi-eceptory '• Of Eepresontativea near Graud Bodies Charges and Trials, Regulations respecting. . Charters or Warrants. ... .• Clothing which Templars may wear Collars Crosses Committees, Sub., of Graud Council T>. Deputy Grand Master, Duties of " Jewel of " May preside iu any Preceptory " President of Grand Council.. " Shall be elected by ballot. .. . " Shall sign orders on G'd Treas. " Shall preside in Great Priory when the Grand Master is absent District or Provincial Priors Degrees, Templar and Malta Dispensation to Instal candidate without Jurisdiction Dispensation to open Preceptory , Dispensation, Reception of candidate , Dispensation to wear clothing in public. , Dues, Annual from Preceptories Dues, Non-payment of E. Election of Great Officers " Of Grand Council '• Of Honorary Members " In Precepto— ■ j " In Prect.i .ories when not confirmed STATUTE. .SI 82 89 20 87 84 01 102 41 27 109 21 27 24 27 11 28, 30 55, 92 77, 88 86 88 61 83 81 PAGE. 16 31 33, 63 11 41 32, 33 26 36 67 20 13 37 11 13 12 13 9 11, 15 19, 26 33 33 88 26 32 30, 31 24, 28 12, 13 38 19 6 7 03 27 04 27 I INDEX. in 4 Elifjibility to office in Great Priory " I'receptories F. Fees for Tnstallution as Knight Templar. . Jees to be paid to Great Priory financial Statement, Annual. . . I lags Foiiirs — Application for Installation as Kt. Temp'r Application for Joining Preceptorv. . Certificate of Withdrawal. . For Templar Trials V Minutes Petition for Warrant. Of Warrant STATUTE 21 G6 GO 35 PAGE. G. Gauntlets Grand and Great Officers, Duties of." .' Grand Council, Applications to, mustb;"i, VVritiug Grand Council, butiesof. . . .V u Hear & determine complaint How summoned to meet. . . II May appoint Sub- Committees Maysunimon Freceptones,etc lowers of, Quorum, etc.... hhall consist of Shall audit accounts. . . .'.] II Shall keep minutes. . .. . , , '. , Who shall preside t»rand Almoner, Duties of ' ' ' ' " Chancellor, Duties of . .' " (Miaplain, Duties oi....'.'. Constable, Duties of.. . Marshal, Duties of '. " Officers, Duties of ,. " Registrar, Duties of ..!!." .' Treasurer, Duties of 103 24, 37 42 40 40 39 41 41 39 38 40 4.S 38 37 31 32 33 34 37 36 35 12 23 2(J 32 18 68 61 60 68 53 79 58 64 36 12, 19 20 19 19 19 20 20 19 19 20 21 19 18 15, 16 17 17 18 18 18 18 IV. INDEX. Grand Officers, Appointed Great and Grand Officers, Titles of Great Officers, and their precedence Great Priory, Adjourned Meeting can only transact uniinislied business •• Annual Assembly of *' Ballot may be demanded.... " Composed of " Convoked by Grand Chancellor •• Every Preceptor a member of " Exclusive Jurisdicti'u in Can'da " Honorary Members may elect " How to amend Statutes .... '• May hold Special Meetings " May adjourn to a fixed day. . " Members must be properly clothed *' May leave any subject to the decision of the Grand Master " Notices to be issued two weeks before day of meeting " No business can be transacted at Special Assembly other than that named in circular " Order of business thereat.... " Officers to be elected thereat. . " Officers, nominated *' Officers, how elected " Place of meeting, ho w and when chosen " Powers and prerogative of ... . " Power to expel a Templar. . . . •' Precedence in " Eesolutious passed shall be- come law unless Special Meet- ing called to reconsider within one month " Suspend any Knight or Precep- tory " Who shall preside other than the Grand Master Who are entitled to vote STATUTE. 26 2 4, 24 10 7 12 1 7 4 1 5 12 7 10 61 7 i, 9 24 26 24 7 1 14 2 13 14 11 12 I'AOE. 2, 1.3 9 7 9 3 7 6 5 7 40 7 8, y 26 9 7 7 7 12 13 12 7 3 10 4, 5, 6 9 10 9 9 I I i 9 7 {) 3 7 6 5 9 INDEX. / 1^ STATUTE. i Great Priory, Votes in, liow cast Grand Master, DispensatioiiH, may ^rant " Holds office dnrin<^ life " lustullatiou necessary " Jewel of " Jurisdiction and powers *' May appoint Provincial Priors •* May appoint Eepresentatives. . *' May admit visitors toGt. Priory •' May make Representatives members of Great Priory. . " May remove a suspension (regu- lation) " May preside in any Preceptory " May send his Officers to visit Preceptories " May suspend any member or Preceptory •' Official papers, how to be sent him " Powers of " Shall appoint certain officers. . " Shall fill vacancies in office.. " Shall appoint Members of Grand Council " Title shall be Most Eminent. . " When absent, who shall preside H. Honorary Members of Great Priory, how chosen History, Early of (Preface) Historical Note on Costume, etc I Insignia to be worn Installation of Officers, Great Priory " " Preceptories (;i 12 , s'; 24 1() 107 10 li) 20 17 20 40, 41 21 18 oo ^i ■ ■ 2 10 26 lU ;^8 2 11 93 24 63 V. PACE. 26, 33 12 11 37 ]0 10 11 11 11 49 11 11 12 10 10 13 11 19 G 9 7 I., VI. 66 34 12 27 VI. TNDEX. J. Jacques de Molai, died on 11th March, 1313 Jewels Great Officers. Grand Officers. Kniglits of Malta and Priories Knifjhts Templar Jewel .' .\ . Kni;,'hts must not wear Templar clothing in public without Dispensation STATUTE. PAGE 68 28 107, 112 37 113 37 114 38 L. Law, Resolutions become. M. Mantle to be worn Members of Great Priory, . . . Members of Preceptories Meetings of Great Priory Meetings of Preceptories Motion, Notice may be given. 90, 92 116 61 13 N. Nomination of officers in Great Priory. Notice of Motion in Great Priory. ..,".. Non-payment of Dues (). Officeis of Great Priory Officers of Preceptories Order of Business iu Great Priory. . . Order of Precedence in Great Priory. Outdoor Parade Uniform 24 9 77 81 25, 26 44 8 2 50 34 38 26 9 95 34 1 3 44 21 7 7 ), 68 22, 28 9 8 12 8 30, 31 12, 13 21 7,8 4, 5, d 23 i\ I i« INDEX. VII 28 a? 37 38 34 38 26 Preceptorics !' Adopt aiid amend By laws II Asseiublies of, Quorum ......... Ballot, Officers chosen by.. Balloting for Candidates. .*.*. I' Books to bo kept by .".'." By-laws may enact ....'.'..'. By-laws must bo approved by Grand Master Candidates must be R. A. Masons Candidates shall sign form of Ap- plication •' Candidates must be balioted for Consist of, Shall Constituted by Warrant. Constable, members of Gt.' Priory .,^*"^^' ^"^* be Properly Clothed •' Emergent Assemblies II Election of Officers '.'.'.'.*. J Election of members 'must" be unanimous E'' n ^""f > installation as a Knight Hall where Meetings are held. . Installation of Officers Jurisdiction half way to Preceptory I* Marshal, Duties of,' etc.' ' Meetings placed named in'Wa'r* rant Meetings must' be 'held "on" the 11th March Notices must be sent 't'o Pro vin'c'i'a'l Pi'ior STATUTE. PAGE. 44, o4 21,24 50, 51 23 45 21 63 27 58 25, 26 62 26 50 23 51 oo 56,57 58 44 44,82 44 61 48 63 5a| GO 59 .21,;r,3,69,J5 nextj 59 74 Not to Grant Certificate.' Notices to be sent to Grand 'chan" cellor Notices must be sent 7 days' be^ fore Meetine Not making Returns 'd'lsqu'a'lifled Quorum of a Preceptory Preceptors, Duties of 64, 46 esl 49 89 49 48 6 45 731 23 24 25 26 21 21, .32 21 26 22 27 26 26 26 21, 22 26 23 22 28 17 33 17 17 6 21 21, 23 t VIII. INDEX. Preceptoriefe Proxy, May appoint Representatives of and Proxies ' Returns to Great Priory, Annual Keturns, when additional aro re quired •' Seal, MuRt have an approved..! hervinct Brother may be elected Three votes I Uniform, May adopt a Parade" .* Visitors, when admitted Warrant or Patent of " Withdrawal from 1 receptors Presidinfj,. are Priors of Priories ." . Declines office Eligibility for election ' as .' .' Elected by ballot " Installation of Jewel '..".!'.".'.".'.'."!." ' '' Members of Great Priory " Shall appoint officers !.".'.*.' ." Shall not hold office over 2 years Shall send name and address to Chancellor Shall represent Preceptory .' .' * .' .' .' When there is a vacancy ... When absent, Proxy, cannot represent more than three.* ." " Prn,. i> ■ "^""^ ^^ ''"'^^^ ^'^^1^ ol' Preceptor 1 rov. Pnors, Approved by Grand Master. . ..' ^r^ members of Grand Council ^^ Elected by Representatives. . Installed and proclaimed . Hamilton District .. '* Kingston, District ' ." . " " Loudon District " Manitoba District ." " '• Quebec District .... ''^ Nova Scotia District..'.".', "."i ' New Brunswick District. .,." Ottawa District " Toronto District ...... May hoar complaints '[ 1 SXATUTK. I'AUE. 3 6 3 6 53 23 54 24 5: 2 23 GO 2G 12 {) 51 23 75,76 > 30 44 21 87 26 91 34 64 27 (36* 28 63 28 63 27 115 38 4 7 67 28 70 29 71 20 74 29 72 29 -73 29 3 6 3 6 28 13 38 19 28 13 28 18 28 U 28 14 28 14 28 14 28 14 28 14 28 14 28 14 28 14 30 15 "«a«Sl»«'»: 3 oli I'AOE. 6 6 28 21 23 2G 23 30 21 26 34 27 28 28 27 38 7 28 29 29 29 29 29 6 6 13 19 13 18 U 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 INDliJX. Prov. Pries, -May instal omcers. May report KnightV or' Precop tones for suspeusiou . Powers and Prerogativos. ■.;;:; i5hall be elected by the repre. seutatives of hib DiBtrict. .. ^'iSi'!??^;*^ ^'^ application for IX. Warrant for new Preceptory . C.U ui present an Annual Report T> • • * X, ,J'° ^^^ Eligible .... ^ Pnones of M alta must bo beld " Eminent Preceptor is Pr'ior of pVi^;; t^ostume, or Regalia in . Q. Questions, How decided... Quorum, of a Preceptory .' .' ' " . /// Of an installing Board! R. Regalia, Templar Clothing etc Reeiatratinn n^vf ■•«^„t_ _i Registration, Certificate of S. Sash Star " Sword [[ Sovereign Great" Priory,' Member^ of statutes, How to amend. . STATUTE 30j 21 28 30 29 30 28 84 30 28 90 91 92 96 12 45 45 Tie in vote, G. M. decides. Title Of Officers, 93, 131 82 99, 101 lii4 lOo 2 132! 121 11 .2^ PA(u:. 15 11 14 1;-) 15 15 13 32 15 14 34 34 34 35 9 10, 17 17 31, 40 31 35, 36 36 36 4, 5, 40 9 8 6 X. INDEX. Trialb, Ho^ulatiou rospectiuj^'. Visits of Graud Officers Visitors Votes, Wiio have . '. ". *. '.'...','.'.'..'. ' Voting, Decitles question !!!!!'.! 1 ! When ballot may be demaudoci* W. STATUTE. I 41 PAGE. Warrant for constitutiijrr Preoeptory signed bv Provisional, May be granted . " Application for Warrants or Patents required. " When Suspended ..'.'..".'' 67 "21 11 70 80 la n 12 9 9 12 85 88 8(5 88 87 83 Si 82 14 10 PAOE. 67 21 11 .^ 7G 30 12 J 12 9 9 12 85 33 86 33 87 33 8i 32 14 10