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In this book of Constitution, which was prepared by a committee under direction of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, will be found embodied the essential principles on which the Grand Lodge was organized ; but we regret to say that through a portion of the work going to pre;: prematurely, the arrangement of the matter is somewhat imperfect, and the wording of some of the clauses is not as explicit as could be desired : a few typographical errors have also been discovered when too late to rectify them. We trust, how- ever, that the instructions contained in it will be found sufficiently definite for the guidance of the craft, and when another edition may be deemed desirable, we trust its defects may be- remedied, and such other clauses embodied as may be thought most conducive to the welfare of the craft, the best interests of which, in compilin : this Con- stitution, we have had the honor, to the best of our ability, to endeavor to serve. JOHN R. PEEL, W. W. FITZGERALD, Chairma?i of Com. Grand Secretary THE Charges of a Freemason; EXTRACTED From the Ancient Records of Lodges throughout the World, for the use of Lodges. GENERAL HEADS. ],_0f God and Kelioion. II. Of the Civil Magistrate, supreme and subordinate. III.— -Of Lodges. IV.— Of Masters, Wardens, Fellows and Apprentices. Y._Of the Management of the Craft in Working. VI.— Of Behaviour, viz.: 1. — In the Lodge wliile constituted. 2.— After the Lodge is over and the brethren not gone. 3, — When brethven meet without strangers, but not in a Lodge formed. 4. — In the presence of strangers not masons. 5. — At home and in your neighborhood. 6. — Toward a strange brother. VII.— Ancient Charges— To the Master-Elect. Reference Table of Contents. 1 Title :{ Sanction ... 5 The Charges of a Freemason The General Heads of Charges, &c. 7 I.— Concerning God and Religion • • • ; • • •,•,; „;• 7 II.— Of the Civil Magistrate, supremo and subordinate ^ IV —Of Masters, ' Wariiens,' Fellowb and Api)renticcs 8 v.— Of the Management of the Craft in >V orking VI.— Of Behaviour, viz : • •.: • l" •, 10 1 In the Lodge while constituted :•■■,■ '-i^'li.' '' W^t 2. Behaviour If ter the Lodge is over and the Brethren not ^^ 3. Blhavinirwhen Brethren' meet without straugers. but not ^^ in a Lodge fonned Vii' '' 11 4. Behaviour in presence of strangers not Masons j-j- 5. Behaviour at home and in your neighborhood " «. Behaviour towards a strange brother ^J Sumnwry of the Ancient Charges and Regulations ^^ Declavation of Incorporation "15 Certificates attached thereto jg Constitution of the Grand Lodge. ••••••••■•••••• f :;,„„ ■h,„h,;„' thp time of Regulations for the government of the Grand Lodge dunng tne time 01 ^^ business 21 Of Grand Master 22 Of Deputy Grand Master 22 Of District Deputy Grand Master 24 Of Grand Wardens 24 Of Grand Chaplain ] 24 Of Grand Treasurer 24 Of Grand Registrar 25 Of Grand Secretar}' ! . 26 Of §mnd Krintendent of' Work.', Grand Director ;of '^^^^'-Jf^ Grand Secretary, Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies Grand Swor^^ Bearer. Gmnd Organist, Assistant Grand Organist, Grand Tursuivant, Grand Stewards, Grand Standard Bearer and Grand lyler • • • ^ Of Private Lodges 3I Of Masters and "Wardens of Lodges 32 Of Tylers 33 Of Members and their duty '34 Of Honorary Members VI. REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS. : Of I'roposititc !\Jcinl)er9 34 Of the Lodtfc Heal ,% Of LodgoH of iHstruction 80 Of Visitors !.!.'! 37 Of Certificates 37 Of Public Procession ajj Of Api)ea' US Of Fees 39 Of Roxaiia 89 ( »f Jewels 39 Of Collara 41 t >f Aprons 41 Of Constituting a New Lodge 48 Tlie Funeral Service 46 Masonic Funeral Hymns 4U Prayers ? 62 Cliargre to tlic newly Initiated Candiilate 62 (;harge to the newly Passed Candidate 64 Charge to the newly Uaised Candidate 66 Ceremony of Installing Officers 66 Charge to the Wor8hii)ful Mast«r 69 Charge to the Brethren of iho Lodge 60 Ceremony of Laying a Foundation Stone 61 Apiiendix— Forms of Entry in Minute Book tJ6 General Regulations 67 Rules and Regulations respecting Benefits 68 Index 70 i\t ^\im4 4 a JiP»^» H I.— Concerning God and Religion. A Mason is obliged by his tcuurc, to obey the moral law, aiul if he richtlv understand the art, he will never be a stiipul atheist nor an irreligious libortino. He, of all men, should best undcrstantl that (Jotf sceth not as man seeth; for man lookcth at the outward appearance, but God looketh to the heart. A Mason is, therefore, particularly bound never to act against the dictates of his con- science. Let a man's religion, or mode of worship, be what it may, he is not excluded from the order, provided he believe m the (.Jo. rious Architect of heaven and earth, and practice the sacred duties of morality. Masons unite with the virtuous of every persuasion in the firm and pleasing bond of fraternal Iwvc ; tliey are taught to view the errors of mankind with compassion, and to strive, by the purity of their own conduct, to democatrate the superior evcel- lencc of the faith they may profess. Tims, Masonry is the centre of union lietween good men and true, and the happy means ot conciliating friendshiu amongst those Avho must otherwise have re mained at a perpetual distance. II.— Of the Civil Magistrate Supreme and Subordinate. A Maaon is a peaceable subject to the civil powers wherever he resides or works, and is never to be concerned in plots and conspi* racies against the peace and welfare of the nation, nor to behave himself undutifully to inferior magistrates. He is cheerfully to conform to every lawful authority; to uphold, on every occasion, the interest of the community, and zealously promote the prosperity of his own country. Masonry has ever fioui ished in times of peace, and been always injured by ww, bloodshed and confusion, so that kings and princes in every age have been much disposed to en- courage the craftsmen on account of their peaceabieness and loyalty, whereby they practically answer the cavils of their adversaries and promote the honor of the fraternity. (Jraftsiuen are bound by pe- culiar ties to promote peace, cultivate harmony and live m concord and brotherly love. 8 ANCIENT CHARGES. III.— Of Lodges. A Lodge ia a place where Freemasons assemble to work and to instruct and imi)rove thomKolveB in the mysteries of their ancient Bcionoe. In an extended sense, it applies to persons as well as to nlace; hence every reuular assembly, or duly organized meeting of Masons, is called a lodge. Every brother oughi to belong to some lodge, and be subject to its by-laws and the general regulations of the craft. A lodge may bo either general or nartieular, as will be best unuerstood by attending it, and there a knowledge of the es- tablished usages and customs of the craft is alone to be acquired. From ancient times, no master or fellow could be absent from his lodge, especially when warned to appear at it, without incurring a severe censure, ipless it appeared to the master and wardens that jniro necessity hindered him. The persons made Masons and admitted members of a lodge must be good and true men, free born, and of mature and discreet age and sound judgment; no bondmen, no women, no immoral or scandalous men, but of good report. IV.— Of Masters, Wardens, Fellows and Apprentices. All preferment among Masons is grounded upon real worth and personal merit only, that so the lords may be well served, the brothern not put to shame, nor the royal craft despised; therefore, no master or warden is chosen by seniority, but for his merit. It is impossible to describe these things in writing, and therefore every brother must attend in his place, and learn them in a way peculiar to this fraternity. Candidates may, nevertheless, know that no master should take an apprentice, iinless he has sufficient employment for him; and, unless he be a perfect youth, having no maim or defect in hin bodij that may render him incapable of learn- ing the art, of serving his master's lord, and of being made a bro- ther and tlien a fellow-craft in due time, after he has served such a term of yoars as the custom of the country directs; and that he should be descended of honest parents, that so, when otherwise qualified, he may arrive to the honor of being the warden, and then the master of the lodge, the grand warden, and at length the grand master of all the lodges according to his merit. No brother can be a warden until he has passed the part of a fellow craft, nor a master until he has acted as a warden, nor grand warden until he has been master of a lodge nor grand master unless he has been a fellow craft before his election, who is also to bo nobly born, or a gentleman of the best fashion, or some eminent scholar, or some curious architect, or other artist descended of honest parents, and who is of singularly great merit in the opinion of the lodges. \ ANCIENT CHARGES. 9 These rulers and governors, suproiuo aud siiboraiiiatc, of the aaoient lodge, are to%e obeyed in their resuective stations by »il the bretliren, according to the <.ld charges and regulations, with aU humility, reverence, love and alacrity. V- B—ln ancient timeM, no broth-r hoiirw.r skilkd in the crafl, ' 'tve hindered the meanwhile, in which case a particular reference may be made ; but you must never go to law about what concerneth Masonry, without an abso- lute necessity apparent to the lodge. 2. — BEHAVIOUR AFTER THE LODGE IS OVER AND THE BRETHREN NOT GONE. Y'^u may enjoy yourself with innocent mirth, entertaining one another according to ability, but avoiding all excess, or forcing any brother to eat or drink beyond his inclination, or hinder him from going when his occasions call him, or doing or saying anything offensive, or that may forbid an easy and free conversation, for that would blast our harmony, and defeat our laudable purposes. Therefore no private piques or quarrels must be brought within the door of the lodge, *ar less any quarrels about religion, or nations, or state policy, we being only as Masons, of the universal religion above-mentioned ; we are also of all nations, tongues, Jdudreds and languages, and are resolved against all politics, as what never yet conduced to the welfare of the lodge, nor ever will. . — BEliAVlOUR A\HEN BRETHREN j\!EET WITHOUT NOT IN A LODGE FORMED. fc,TRAIfGERS, BUl You arc to salute one another in a courteous manner, as j'^ou will be instructed, calling each other brother, freely giving mutual instruction as shall be thought expadient, without being overseen or overheard, and without encroaching upon each other, or derogating from that respect which is duo to any brother, were lie not a Mason; ANCIENT CHARGES. XI for though all Masons are as brethren upon the same level, vet Masonry takes no honor from a man that !ie had before; najsr, rather Sasto his honor, especially if he has deserved well of the brotherhood, who must give honor to whom it is due, and avoid ill manners. " 4.— BEHAVIOUR IK PRESENCE OF STRANOERS, NOT MASONS. You should be cautious in your words and carriage, that the most penetrating stranger shall not be able to discover or find out TaUsTot proper to be intimated ; and sometimes you shall divert rSou^se and manage it prudently for the honor of the worshipful fratersiity. -) —BEHAVIOUR AT HO>n! AND IN YOUR NEKIHBORHOOD. You are to act as becomes a moral and wise man, particularly not to e? your family, friends, and neighbors know the concerns o thelodge,&c., but wisely to consult your own honor, and that of your ancient brotherhood, for reasons not to be ^^e^^^^^^^d here Vou must also consult your health, bv not continumg together too late or too long from home after lodge hours are past ; and by avoiding of gfuttony or drunkenness that your family be not neglectfd or injured, nor you disabled from workmg. 6.— BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS A STRANGE BROTHER. You are cautiously to examine him in such a method as prudence shall direct you, that you may not be imposed upon by auicnorant. false pretender, whom you are to reject with contempt andSS, and beware of giving him any hints of Know edge. But if YOU cisoover him to be a true and genume brotlur, you are to respect him accordingly; and if he is m want you must re- lieve him if you can, or else direct him how he may be relieved. You ir^t employ hm some days or else recommend him to be emSCed But you are not charged to do beyond your ability ; oXto prefer a poor brother that is a good man and rue, before any other people in the same circumstances. Finallv.— AH these charges you are to observe, and also those that shaU be communicated to you in another way; eultivatmg brotherly love, the foundation and cap-stone, the cement and glory of this ancient fraternity ; avoiding all wranglmg and quarrelling all slander and backuiting, nor permitting others to slander any honest brother, but defending his character, and doing him all good offices, as far as is consistent with yo"^ honor and safety and no far- ther. And if any of them do you injury, you «}"/* f P^y ^V^X^^ at or his lodge ; and from thence you may appeal to.*^^ grand lodge, at the annufi communication, as has been the ancient laudable eon duct of our forefathers in every nation ;, never ^f V^g^^^i^g^^.^^^^^^^^ but when the case cannot be ctheiwise decided, and patiently listening to the honest and friendly advice of masters and feUows, I5> ANCIENT CHARGES. when they would prevenf; your going to law with strangers, or would excite you to put a speedy period to all law-suits, that so you may find the affair of masonry with the more alacrity and success ; but with respect to brothers or fellows at law, the masters and brethren should kindly offer their mediation which ought to be thankfully submitted to by the contending brethren ; and if that submission is impracticable, they must, however, carry on their process or law-suit without wrath and rancour, (not in the common way,) saying or doing nothing which may hinder brotherly love and good offices to be renewed and continued, that all may see the benign influences of Masonry, as all true Masons have done from the begin- ning of the world, and will do to the end of time. Amen, so mote it be Summary of the Ancient Charges and ]^egulations to be read by the Grand Secretary (or Acting Secre- tary) to the Master-Elect, prior to his installation into the chair of the Lodge. 1. You agree to be a good man and true, and strictly to obey the moral law. 2. You are to be a peaceable subject, and cheerfully to conform to the laws of the cjuutry in which you reside. 3. You promise not to be concerned in plots or conspiracies agamst government, but patiently to submit to the decisions of the supreme legislature. 4. You agree to pay a proper respect to the ci\41 magistrate, to work diligently, live creditably, and act honorably by all men. 5. You agree to hold in veneration the original rulers and patrons of the order of Freemasonry, and their regular successors, supreme and subordinate, according to their stations ; and to submit to the awards and resolutions of your brethren in general lodge convened in every case consistent with the constitution of the order. 6. You agree to avoid private piques and quarreis, and to guard against intemperance and excess. 7. You agree to be cautious in your carriage and behaviour, courteous to your brethren, and faithful to your lodge, 8. You promise to respect genuine and true brethren and to discountenance impostors and all dissenters from the original plan of Freemasonry. ^ 9. You agree to promote the general good of society, to cultivate the social virtues, and to propagate the knowledge of the mystic art as far as your influence and ability can extend. ANCIENT CHARGES. 13 10 You promise to pay homage to the grand master for the time being? and to his oVcers whin duly installed, and stnctly to conform to every edict of the grand lodge. 11 You admit that it is not in the power of any man, or body of men, to make innovation in the body of Masonry. 12. You promise a regular attendance on the communications andcommitt^sof the grW lodge upon recemng V^ov^^^^^ thereof; and to pay attention to all the duties of freemasonry, upon proper and convenient occasions. ^.^. *■ 13. You admit that no new lodge can ^^ ^0"^®^ Ji*^.*»;f^ per^ssion of the grand master ; and that no countenance «ug^^^^^ Cgiven to any irregular lodge, or any person imtiated therein and that no public procession of Masons «lot^«^ ^^*Vil'. c^S mls^^^^^^ order ca£ take place without the special license of the grand master. 14 You admit that no person can regularly be m? "t.™ /-- of wSranTVhai??* t^^^^^^^^ 'Society is the practice conifort the mourner andto ctjemiimte t^rnl^'^?"^^ cHstressed. and 111 uU its branches and degrees Masonic knowled^^e Worshipfi- .Secretary. ^^^^^^^^^^i^^^^^^ Offices until an Bro?hf l^hlTotrt^^el^^^^^^^ ^--d Master; ter; Brother WiUiam nSton Sfcr..f p •^J'i^ ^^^""^^ ^^''^^d Mas- Senior AVarden- RrniLi^rl i. ^®*' x'^S^* Worshipful Grand Orand Junti Warden' fchefx^^^ RiglitVorshfpfu Worshipful Grand Secretary "''' ^^''' Fitzgerald, Right annual meetino'\pS from time to time, at the shipful Grand MasC shall .i!?'^-.*^'^'" *™®« *» ^^e Most Wor- together tetranfJjfcXti , 3Tr^^^^^^^^^^^^ oall the brethren welfare of the order. """'"^^^^ pertammg to tlie management and DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION. IS ncient and ed Grand itario, and tnd Lodge nie incor- arof Her lent, Pro- Lodge of e practice ssed, and aowledge rhe Most y Grand he Eight il Grand until an Master; lid Mas- Grand rshipful I, Riglit td place ) at the It Wor- rethren ent and The officers shall be elected at the annual meeting in each year. The Masters and Past Masters of Lodges, and the Wardens, for the time beinc, of Lodges, under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, shall be entitled to be admitted to meetings of Grand Lodge, and to vote on all questions, inc'uding the election of officers. The election of officers shall be by ba-lot, and any question that the Grand Lodge shall hereafter decide on to be voted on by ballot shall be voted on by ballot. The society may, from time to time, by a resolution, at any meeting regularly called, appoint any other officers that may be deemed necessary, and at the same time declare that such officers shall thereafter be elected or appointed at the annual meeting. As soon as may be convenient the Grand Master shall call the brethren together to frame and adopt a constitution, by-laws and rules of order for the government and management of the society, the same not being contrary to law or the provisions hereof. F. Westlake, Jno. R. Peel, W. H. Street, J. F. Latimer, W. W. Fitzgerald. I, William Elliot, Esquire, Judge of the County Court of the County of Middlesex, do hereby certify that the foregoing declara- tion was duly signed in my presence by the therein named Francis Westlake, John Robert Peel, William Halton Street, James Francis Latimer, and William Wier Fitzgerald; that I have examined the said declaration and duly considered its provisions, and the same * appears to me to be in oonformity with the Act of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, thirty-seven Victoria, intituled, " An Act respecting Benevolent, Provident and other Societies." Will. Elliot, 10th February, 1876. Judge Co. Court, Co. Middler x. I certify that a duplicate original part of the within declaration was duly fyled in my office, this 10th day of February, A.D. 1876. Henry Imlach, Deputy Clerk of the Peace for the County of Middlesex. I certify that an original part of the within declaration was duly fyled in the office of the Provincial Registrar for the Province of Ontario, on this 15th day of February, A.D. 1876. Jno, a. W. Innes, Prov. Deputy Registrar. il ^ CONSTITUTION OF THE GRAND LODGE — OF — mx^ m mA te^fcH W0tt» OIF Ol^^1?JLI^Io. Wa, The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Jfflr l""^ Ontario, in order to form perfect frateraal uiSor to establish order to msure tranquillity, to provide for and Cmnt« &rio ate^r ?^ *he craft, ind t2:Wcu^re7o t£ frl?5i7of OF THE GRAND LODGE. T }' '^'J® »*yle and title of the Grand Lodge 8h»ll be '* The artnA Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Ontario." o« ?' }}'^'^^''^^ ?f the Grand Lodge shall be respectively elected .as hereinafter provided, and hold their offices for one year or Sn their successors shall have been regularly elected or app^Sted munication stal/^^?'' 7 ^l^^'^^'^'S officer, at the annual com- S be to Pol Lf ?r"i n*¥^^ scrutineers, whose duty it snail De to collect the ballots for grand officers from thA brethren to whom they have been delivered. The scrutineeSsh^l solemnly pledge themselves to make a correcrreportuS their hajrids of the result of the ballot, and having ascertSd^e nuS' Reports to ^rin^^^^^ candidates, Ihey shaU present ?hc4r S:slLylTn1leitt ^ "'^"^^^ '' ^" ^°*^« ^'^^^^ ^-g shall* tik! nl!l'?f m^ ^PPoint«ient of all officers of grand lodge shdl be dul? W.11 ^ annual communication, when those preseSt shall be duly installed or invested, and proclaimed in ancient foi-m. 5. The following officers shall be elected, viz. ■ By ballot of the grand lodge— The most worshipful the grand mastor. "S*^^ '* '• deputy grand master, THK riRAND T.ODGE. 17 The right worshipful the grand senior warden. " " •' junior warden . reverend " worshipful ** (( << '* chaplain. " treasurer. " registrar. " secretary. By the majority of the representatives of the lodges of the re- spective districts present at the annual communication — The right worshipful the district deputy grand masters. 0. The following omcers shall be openly nominated and elected by an open vote of the grand lodge — The very worshipful grand senior deacon. junior deacon. «( << (( (( <( " assis't " "assis't" <( (( <( (( "assis't" (( (< "twelve" sup't of works. director of ceremonies. secretary. director of ceremonies. sword bearer. organist. pursuivant, stewards, grand tyler. 7. The grand lodge shall consist of the officers (excepting the grand tyler) mentioned in the two preceding articles, with all past grand officers, continuing to subscribe to a lodge, the masters and wardens of all subordinate lodges (duly returned), and all past masters (duly returned), being members of a subordinate lodge; provided that no brother shall rank as a past grand officer, unless at the time of holding ofiice in the grand lodgf , he was either a master or past master of some lodge, but this shall not apply until after the expiration of 12 months from the incorporation of this grand lodge. 8. Should neither the worshipful master nor the wardens of a lodge attend any communication of grand lodge, such lodge, by its vote properly certified by the worshipful master and secretary, and under seal, may delegate any master or past master, entitled to a seat in grand lodge, to represent their lodge, but no proxy shall be valid unleRs the name of the brother so delegated sliall have been written in the proxy previous to its being signed by the worshipful master and secretary of the lodge; no brother can represent more than three lodges. 49. The rank of officers and members of grand lodge shall be «,a ows: The grand master. i8 THE GRAND LODGE. Past crand mnstera, according to seniority. J lie deputy grand master. Past deputy grand masters. District deputy grand master, ,St. Olair Jjondon (( <( (( C( <( • ( (< << (( (i <( 'ic (( i( t< II II 11 << i( i< II (I <« 11 II <4 l< l( (I l< »ve Shan bo a„th«ori.ed by thet;,":,!;, '^S^^ror&tr"' " another, the member pieeenttagtsS be Js^S^^ IT" ".' paper does not contain any imra-oiier matter STn, «' '• ™°'' indecorons language. 'IKHrer mattci, or any oBcnsne or assume the^td mtZ't'dS^tSl ","1'' f™"'' ""t- »'■"" absence of thfgrancrmX Jo rSe th°e"ULnd mV ""*'^''' '" ""> K.O..™.. .o„ ™-°v-».» 0.^.. «...„ .0^, „„,,,.„ appiinttVo?el"Lt:sSt'"&?LttltenTf* S^ra^thr ii'Set bS* °' T"^^^^^^^ otfc business shaU be recS Hw LT^?" ^'^ "'°«»" »■• Grand Lodge, until the fS» is"diXf„J "'"•'■""K l'»™ of the 2. AH matters are to be decided by a majority of vole,, each OF GRAND MASTER. SI lodge having three votes, each post master one vote, each officer of the grand lodge, except the grand tyler, not otherwise entitled to vote, Bhall have one vote by virtue of his ofiRco, and the grand master a casting vote in case of equality. Where any subject can be satisfactorily settled by an open vote, the votes of the members are always to be signified by each holding out one of his hands, which uplifted hands the grand wardens or grand deacons are to count, unless the number should be so unequal as to render count* ing unnecessary ; but any brother may demand a ballot on any question, either before or immediately after an open vote shall have been taken, except in the case of election of officers as before provided. 3. No brother shall speak twice to the same qiiestion, unless in explanation, or the mover in reply. 4. Every one who speaks shall rise and remain standing, address- ing himself to the grand master ; nor shall any brother presume to interrupt him, unless to address the grand master to order, or the grand master shall think fit to call him to order ; but after he has been set right he may proceed,if he preserve due order and decorum. 5. If any member shall have been twice called to order for transgressing these rules, and shall nevertheless be guilty of a third nflPence at the same meeting, the grand master may peremptorily command him to leave the grand lodge for that communication. a. Whoever shall be so unmasonic as to hiss at a brolJier, or what he has said, shall be solemnly excluded the communication, and declared incapable of being a member oi the grand Iddge, until at another time he publicly own his fault, and grace be granted. 7. No motion on any new subject shall be made, nor any new matter entered upon after eleven o'clock at night. 8. No notice shall be entertained for altering or amending the laws, rules or regulations of this grand lodge, or for adding a new- law, rule or regulation thereto, without notice in writing stating the amendment proposed, having been given at the communication previous to that which it is to be brought before grand lodge, and no alteration or addition to the constitution shall be made binding unless supported by two thirds of the votes present. OF GRAND MASTER. 1. The grand master sliall, according to ancient usage, be elected and installed at the annual communication. 2. In the temporary absence of the grand master from the Province, notified by him to the grand secretary, the deputy grand master shall possess all the powers of the grand master ; and should the grand master die during his term of office, or be rendered incapable of discharging the duties thereof, by sickness, permanent absence from the Province, or otherwise, the deputy grand master 9a OF DEPUTY GRAND MASTER. shall forthwith assume the funotioni of grand maater until the next annual election j and sliould the deputy grand master die previoua to Buch ©lection, the grand wardens aliall immediately summon a grand lodge to elect a grand master. 3. The grand master, under Hanction of the grand lodge, may by wariant appoint any brotlierof eminence and skill to represent the grand lodce m a sister grand lodge. He may also with the concur- rence of the Brand lodge, constitute any distinguislied brother, who may be reffularly deputed from a siser grand lodge, a member of the grand lodge of Ontario, w ith such rank as the grand lodge mav deem to be appropriate. o j 4 The grand master has full authority to preside in any lodae. and to order any of his grand officers to attend him. His dep i' v is to be placed on his right and the master of the lodge on on his left hand. His wardens are also to act as wardens of that particulai lodge during his presence ; but if the grand wardens be noi present then the grand master may command the wardens of the iodge or any master Masons, to act as his wardens pro tempore. ' 5. The grand master may send his grand officers to visit any lodge he may think proper. ' *i.^'A^® *^*^^ master may summon any lodge or brother to attend him, and to produce the warrant, books, papers and accounts of such lodge, or the certificate of such brother. If the summons be not complied with, nor a sufficient reason given for non-com. pliance, such summons is to be repeated as a peremptory summons: If such summons be not attended to, such lodge or brother may be suspended, and the proceeding notified to the grand lodge. 7. The grand master shall not be applied to officially on any business eoncerning Masons or Masonry, but through the ffrand ^^^^^^''T'tlie deputy grand master or the district (leputy grand OF DEPUTY GRAND MASTER. 1. The deputy grand master has full authority, unless the grand master be present, to preside in any lodge which he may visit with the district deputy grand master on the right hand, and and the master the lodge on his left hand. The grald wardens if present, are to act as wardens of that particular lodge during the «nriLS!;f,r'*^.';'T*T^"'"*^ '- lu,t if grani wardens be not present, then the deputy grauu L«a«tcr may command the wardens of the lodge, or any otlie- m. Ur tiasons, .c act as his v^ATaena pro tempore. OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER. 1 \' I^ district deputy grand master, for each district, shall be elected by the majority of representatives of the lodges of such district at the annual communication. He must be a past master m \ OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND AFASTERS. 93 aud a ro«ideut in the district for which ho is elected. Such elec- tion HhcU be openly declared in grand lodge by the grand maator. 2. He may preside in every loy the hnance committee; and these accounts shall be annually audited by the committee, who shall make their report thereon at the annual communication. ^ w^cicuu av OF GRAND R-tlGISTRAR. fi,«^' '^^f Ff"^^ registrar shall have the custody of the seals of the grand lodge, anS shall aflSx, and may authorize the grand sec- OF GRAND SECRETARY, ETC. as [e, no others IS and ether retary to affix the same to all patents, warrants, certificates, and other documents issued by authority of the grand lodge, together with such as the grand master, in conformity with the laws and re- gulations of the grand lodge may direct. 2. The grand master may, by a written dociTment, direct the grand registrar to take charge of any district for which there is not a district deputy grand master, and he shall thereby be empowered to perform all the functions of a district deputy grand master. OF ORAND SECRETARY. 1. The grand secretary is to sign and certify all instruments from the grand lodge, under seal or otherwise; to issue summonses for all meetings of the grand lodge and of any committee of which he shall be directed by the grand master or grand lodge, and to at- tend and take minutes of their proceedings, to receive the returns from the several lodges, and to enter them in the books of the grand lodge, and duly report the same at each annual communica- tion of the grand lodge; to transmit to all lodges the proceedings of every communication or other mpcting of grand lodge, and all such other papers and documents as may be ordered, either by the grand master or the grand lodge; to notify all lodges, annually, of all expelled, restored, suspended or excluded members for the year; to furnish the district deputy grand master and grand lodge com- mittees with all proper documents and information they may re- quire; to receive all petitions, memorials, &c., and to lay them be- fore the grand master or other proper authority; to attend the grand master or committees, and to take to him or them any books or papers he or they may direct; to conduct the correspondence of the grand lodge; to receive, credit and record all moneys of the grand lodge, and to pay over the same without delay to the grand treasurer, and annurjly report the amount recei/ed, and generally to do all such things as lieretofore have or should have been done by a grand secretary. OF GRAND DEACONS. 1. If the grand deacons be absent the grand master or presiding officer may appoint any members of the grand lodge to officiate ji)ro tempore. OF GRAND SUPERINTENDENT OF WORKS, GRAND DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES, ASSISTANT GRAND SECRETARY, ASSISTANT GRAND DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES, GRAND SWORD BEARER, GRAND ORGANIST, ASSISTANT GRAND ORGANIST, GRAND PURSUIVANT, GRAND STEWARDS, GRAND STANDARD BEARERS, AND GRAND TYLER. 1. The grand superintendent of works is to advise with the grand master on all plans of buildings, or edifices, undertaken by grand lodge^ and furnish plans and estimates for the same; he is to super- 26 OF GRAND DIRECTOR OP CEREMOxVIES, ETC. intend their construction and see that they are conformable to thA plans approved by the grand master and grind loXe he is to «na lodge, and on the first meeting in every vear rennrf nn +!,.»=+„*< repair or dilapidation of suet edifice^/anrSl?c&ther r'e ports, from time to time, as he may deem expedient 1 ?' '^t® ^'^?'"^ director of ceremonies, in addition to his ofch^v duties, has the care, during the session of grand lodge of tiie regalia, clothing, insignia and jewels belonging to ?he graml lodge 3. The grand jyiirmivant shall preserve order in the t)orch af every meeting of the grand lodgefand with the listLice^f the bretluen nominated for attendance there, see that none exce«ttlio«A that are qualified and who have their proper cloSySewels and have signed their names to the accustomed papers and ^T in all respects, entitled to admission, be admitted. ' 4. Twelve grand stewards shall be annually elected Th*.Tr oi,«n are to carr, the standJrds 'o£ the grS ™ge tn^dlraS"™ all grand ceremonies. They are n?t.however I™ *£;, LJ^" i ? ^tS^lr ="™'^ '^^^' ™»-X t^' i^'rVeSl^^nfa .„.,w*^{l''iA""'* °^''''' «""*'«'' '» have a standard, mav when- S^rSn.' """'"^' ""•"''''* » ^♦"■"'"■O •'^'-^ whSsIbe. 7. The or,r,!,i /yifr is to attend all meetings if the m-and Io,I,. OF SUBORDINATE LODGES. «,jfiVi?'^-®*'^T\''^xJ°?Se are the master aud his two wardens with their assistants, the two deacons, inner guard and tyler- 1^ which' fcbA?/*H''r^"^^*^°" "!^*^^ P"^'^*« conirns of the lodgl are to b« added a treasurer and secretarv A oi,o,,io;« j- ^ ' ^ ceremonies, organist and stewarcLJay tlso^^^^^ and sUf ortp?Srd!*'*'^^^^"^^^«^°^^^^^^^ ^-^ bet ^^utlTdeted 2 Every lodge shall annually elect its master, wardens chan ^in treasurer, secretary, deacons, and inner guard, Tybaiotsuc^^^ S ff ^Z""^ T'^ ^^ ^*^^'^" °^ ^ warranted lodge for one year and at the next regular meeting following his election after the minutes shall have beenreadand approved, ife sV all be du"y installed iL*dVec?or TlerL*:-^""^^ ^^T' ^^ ^hauThraD^^^^^^ wie ciirectoi of ceremonies, steM'ards and other oflicers ; Ot' SUBORDINATE LODGES. n also, all committees for conducting the business of the lodge, and shall invest all the elected and appointed officers. Tylers are to be chosen by an open vote of the lodge. 3. Every lodge has the power of framing by-laws for its own government, provided they are not contrary to or inconsistent with the general regulations of the grand lodge. The by-laws must be submitted to the district deputy grand master, for the approbation of the grand master, and when approved, a fair copy must be sent to the grand secretary, and also to the district deputy grand master: and, when any alteration shall be made, such alteration must in like manner be submitted ; and uo law or alteration sfaall le valid until so submitted and approved. 4. The by-laws of a lodge shall be fairly written or printed in a book, and shall be delivered to the master on the day of his install- ation, when he shall solemnly pledge himself to observe and enforce them during his mastership. Every brother shall also sign them when he becomes a member of the lodge, as a declaration of his submission lo them ; and every member shall, at all reasonable times, have ascess to such by-laws, which should be printed for the use of the lodge, and delivered to the members. 6. The master is responsible that a book, or books, be kept, iu which the secretary shall enter the names of the nj embers of the lodge, and of all persons initiated or admitted therein, with the dates of their proposal, admission or initiation, passing and raising; and also their ages, as nearly as possible, at that time, and their titles, professions, or trades, together with such transactions of the lodge as are proper to be written. G. The regular days of meeting of the lodge shall le specified in the by-laws. 7. A lodge of emergency may, at any time, be called by sum- mons, giving seven clear days' notice, by the authority of the mas- ter, or, in his absence, of the senior warden, or, in his absence, by the junior warden, but on no pretence without such authority. A lodge of emergency for the purpose of attending a funeral of a de- ceased brother may be called at any time without the ordinary seven days' notice, by the worshipful master, or in his absence by the senior warden, or in his absence by the junior warden, but not without such authority. The particular reason for calling the lodge of emergency shall be expressed in the summons, and afterwards recorded in tl;e minute book, and no business but that so expressed shall be entered upon at such meet- ing. No lodge has the power of adjournmg from day to day. 8. Every lodge shall keej) a book, in which the members attend- ing at each meeting shall sign their names before entering the lodge, and a similar book or a portion of the same book for visitors, who are in like manner to enter their or lovi UoiQie of their uiotiier 1 - J — luugv, names, ^Masonic rank, and the uge ironi v.'hicli I'hey iinil. 23 or suuordinaTe LoIdges. 9. The precedency of lodges is derived from the number of their warrant of constitution, as recorded in the books of the grand lodge. No lodge shall be acknowledged, nor any of its officers admitted into the grand lodge, nor any of its members entitled to partake of the general benefits, or otlier Masonif privilege, unless it has been regularly constituted and registered. 10. No lodge shall on any pretence make more than five new brothers in one day, nor until they have been balloted for and approved ; nor can a rejected applicant for initiation be balloted for again in the same or any other lodge within six months from the time of such rejection ; nor shall a higher degree in Masonry be conferred on any brother at a less interval than four weeks from his receiving a jjrevious degree, except by dispensation from the grand master, nor in any case until he has passed an examination in open lodge in such previous degree. 11. No lodge shall make a Mason for a less consideration than $20. This is not to extend to the making of serving brethren, who may be initiated, provided that no fee or reward in such case be taken, and that a dispensation from the grand master, or the district deputy grand master, be first obtained, 12. Every candidate initiated in a lodge becomes a member thereof from the date of his initiation, and is liable for the regular lodge dues. 13. Every lodge must be particularly careful in registering the names of the brethren initiated therein, and also in making the return of its members ; as no person is regularly entitled to partake of the benefits unless his name be duly registered, and he shall have been at least six months a master Mason. 14. To prevent injury to individuals, by their being excluded the privileges of Masonry, through the neglect of their lodges in not registering their names, any brother so circumstanced, on pro- ducing sufficient proof that he has paid the full fees of his lodge, shall be capable of enjoying the full privileges of the craft. But the offending lodge shall be reported to the grand lodge and rigor- ously proceeded against for neglecting to make the proper return, and detaining moneys which are the property of the grand lodge, and which had been paid to the lodge for specific appropriation. 15. The master is to see that all moneys received or paid on account of the lodge be entered in proper books by the secretary and treasurer, and that the account of fees and dues received on account of and payable to the grand lodge is kept separate and dis- tinct from the moneys belonging to the private fund of the lodge. The accounts of the lodge shall be audited at least once in every year, by a committee appointed by the lodge. ' 16. Each lodge shall procure for every bi other initiated therein a grand lodge certificate, to be paid for by the lodge. -^ OF SUBORDINATE LODGES. 29 ted therein 17. No lodge or officer or member of a lodge shall umler any circumstance give a certificate or recommendation to enable a Mason to proceed from lodge to lodge as a pauper, or in an itme- rant manner, to apply to lodges for relief. 18 No lodge shall form any public Masonic procession, without a dispensation from the grand master or district deputy grand master, except in the case of a funeral— which shall be mimediately reported to the grand secretary and the district deputy grand mas- ter. 19 If any brother behave in such a manner as to disturb the harmony of the lodge, and be thrice formaUy admonished by the master, and persist in his irregular conduct, he shall be punished according to the by-laws of that particular lodge, or the case may be reported to higher Masonic authority. 20. Every lodge has the power of suspending or excluding a member for gross, immoral or infamous conduct or for non-payment ot dues; but no lodge shall suspend or exclude any member without giv- ing him due notice of the charge preferred, or complaint made against him, and of the time appointed for its consideration. He shall be at liberty to be present, and be afforded every opportunity of de- fending himself; when the case has been investigated he shaU with- draw, and the votes of the brethren shall be given by ballot. Ihe name of every brother suspended or excluded, together with the cause of his suspension or exclusion, shall be sent to the grand secretary, and also to the district deputy grandmaster.* 21 It shall be the duty of all lodges under this jurisdiction to be particularly careful to acbnit no candidate of bad moral character or intemperate habits within their lodges, and whenever that vice shall appear among their own members, it shall be the duty of the lodge, forthwith, to appoint a suitable committee to wait upon such brother and forewarn him or them of the evil consequences, and if not reclaimed, after a reasonable time, such lodge or lodges shall forthwith proceed to make out a summons for such offenders, to appear before the lodge to answer for such unmasonic conduct, and uidess such offender shall satisfy the lodge that he will abandon such habits (and in that case they may stay furtlier proc^dings un- til sufficient opportunity be given to test the sincerity of the pro- mise), if not reformed they shall proceed to suspend him for a limited time, and when that shall have expired, if not reclaimed, then they shall report him to grand lodge for expulsion. 22. The use of distilled spirits or fermented drinks in lodge rooms, at lodge meetings, is of evil example and productive of per- nicious effects. The same is therefore expreasly and absolutely *Th7tenn "expelled" is used only when the brother is removed from the craft by the grand lodge. Upon the removal of a brother from a subonlmatc l.Hij^e, the term "excluded" or "suppcnded" only is applicable. ^0 of SULORDINATE LODGES. I ij forbidden on any pretence whatever, and no portion of any lodge funds shall be devoted to the purchase of refreshments or cntcrtam- ments of any kind. 23. The grand lodge shall exercise and enjoy full and com- plete and corrective powers in all cases relative to the fraternity within the Pr^vinr d ol Ontario. It shall have power to assess such contributions from time to time as may be necessary for the purpose of enabling the grand loige to pay to the widow and orphan children of any brother dying in good standing the sum of $50, which shall be advanced by the lodge with which he shall have been longest connected, to be refunded by the grand lodge at its next session, which shall be paid upon the order of the master of the lodge to which the deceased brother belonged, countersigned by the secretary, and under the seal of the lodge. 24. It shall be the duty of every subordinate lodge to pay to any brother in good standing during disabling illness the sum of |3 per week, the same to be drawn and paid by the master on the certificate of attending physician, or of the wardens of the lodge. 25. A member suspended for non-payment of dues shall be immedately restored by the lodge without a fresh ballot, on pay- ment being made of all arrears owing at the time of his suspension, and of the regular lodge dues for the period he was so suspended, notice thereof being given to the grand secretary, end the district deputy grand master of the district in which the lodge is situated , 26. The jewels and furniture of every lodge belong to and arc the property of the master, wardens, and brethren of such lodge. Nor shall any jewel be worn in a lodge other than those specified for the officers, except such honorary or other jewel as shall appertain to or be consistant with those degrees which are recoenized and acknowledged by the grand lodge. 27. AUmimites, lists, and books of account belonging to a lodge must be produced by the master when he shall be so required by competent authority. 28. The majority of the members of a lodge, when congregated, have the privilege of giving instructions to the master and wardens, or other representative, before the meeting of the grand lodge ; because such officers are their representatives, and are supposed to speak their sentiments. 29. Each lodge shall annually make a return to the gran I secretary, of the master, wardens, and past masters of the lodge, mcluding all members who claim to be entitled to attend in grand lodge as past masters, as having served the oftice of master in some other lodge, specifying the lodge in which each of such past masters have served the office of master ; and no brother ibhall be permitted to attend m grand lodge, unless his name sluall appear in some such return. OF SUBORDINATE LODGES. 31 30. Eich lodge ahall make it« returns and payments aemi- apnually to the grand Becretary, and in case of negUctfor more than one year to make such returns and payments, or, if the lodge does not meet during that period, it is liable to be erased. The master and wardens, or other representative of any lodge which shall have neglected for more than one year to make such returns and paym-ints to the grand lodge, are thereby disqualified from attend- ing the grand lodge or sitting upon any committee until these returns and payments shall have oeen completed. 31. By a vote of the lodge, the dues of any member in indigent circumstances may be remitted. 32. If a lodge be dissolved, its warrant and records shall be delivered up to the grand master. 33. If the warrant of constitution of a lodge be sold, or procured by any other means than through the regular channel of petition to the grand master, such warrant shall be forfeited and the lodge erased. 34. As every warranted lodsje is a constituent part of the grand lodge, in which assembly all the power of the fraternity resides, it is clear that no other authority can destroy the power granted by a warrant ; if, therefore, the majority of any lodge should determine to quit the lodge, the constitution, or power of assembling remains with the rest of the members ; provided tiieir number be not less than seven, otherwise the warrant ceases and becomes extinct ; and all the authority thereby granted or enjoyed shall revert to the grand lodge, together with the funds and property of said lodge. 35. No lodge shall be erased or its warrant declared forfeited, until the master, or in his absence the wardens, shall have been warned in writing of their offence, and shall have been summoned to answer to the complaint made against them. 36. If any lodge, or its master and wardens, be summoned to attend, or to produce its warrant, books, papers or accounts to the grand master, his deputy, the district deputy grand master, or any committee authorized by the grand lodge, and do not comply or give sufficient reason for non-compliance, a peremptory summons shall be issued ; and, in case of contumacy, such lodge may be suspended, and the proceeding notified to the grand lodge. 37. A lodge offending against any law or regulation of the craft, to the breach of which no specific penalty is attached, shall, at the discretion of the grand lodge, the grand master, the district deputy grand master, or a committee appointed by the grand master, be subject to admonition or suspension, as before provided. OF MASTERS AND WARDENS OF LODGES. 1. All preferment among masons shall be grounded upon real worth an^l persoaal merit only ; therefore no brother shall he elect- 32 OF MASTERS AND WARDENS OF LODGES. ti 1 ed master of a lodge or appointed to any office therein merely on account of seniority or ranlc. No master elect shall assume the master's chair until he shall have been regularly installed, though he may in the interim rule the lodge. 2. Every master, before being placed in the chair, shall solemnly pledge himself to observe all the old established usages and customs, and to preserve the landmarks of the order, and most strictly to enforce them within his own lodge. 3. The master and wardens of a loi'ge are enjoined to visit other lodges as often as they conveniently can, in order that the same usages and customs may be observed throughout the craft, and a good understanding be thei*eby cultivated among Freemasons. 4. The master is responsible for the due observance of the laws relating to private lodges, and is bound to produce all books, min* utes and accounts when required by any lawful authority. 5. If the master should die, be removed, or be incapable of dis- charging the duties of his office, the senior warden, and in the absence of the senior warden, the junior warden shall act as mas- ter, in summoning the lodge until the next election of officers. 6. If the master be not present, the immediate past master, or if he be not present, the senior past master of the lodge present shall take the chair. If no past master of the lodge be present, then the senior warden, or, in nis absence, the junior warden, may rule the lodge but not confer degrees. 7. A past master of any other lodge may be invited to officiate as master, and may confer degrees or perform any other ceremony. 8. The master and wardens of every lodge, when summoned to do so, shall attend the grand master, his deputy, the district deputy grand master, the grand lodge, or any committee authorized by tho grand lodge, and produce the warrant, minutes, and books «^f the lodge under pain of suspension, and being reported to t)^ . grand lodge. 9. No warden or other officer of a lodge can resign his offic nor can he be removed, unless for a cause which appears to tL lodge to be sufficient; but if the master be dissatisfied with the conduct of any of his officers, he may lay the cause of complaint before the lodge ; and if it shall appear to the majority of tiie breth- ren present that the complaint is well founded, he thall have the power to dis])hce such officer, and another must be elected or appointed in his place. , OF TYLERS. 1. The tyler is to be chosen by the members of the lodge, and may at any time be removed, for cause deemed sufficient, by a majority of the bretliren present at a regular meeting of the lodge. OF MEMBERS AND THEIR DUTY. 33 2. He is to see that every member or visitor has signed his uame to the attendance book before entering the lodge, and that he is provided with proper clothing. OV MEMBERS AND THEIR DUTY, 1. No brother shall bo admitted a niomber of a lodge, unless the laws of the craft relating to tlie proposing and admittmg of candi- dates shall have been strictly complied with. (See proponing mnnhers. ) 2. A brother who has been concerned in making masons clandestinely, or at a lodge which is not a regular lodge, or for small or unworthy considerations, or who may assist in forming a new lodge without t'le grand master's au'hority» shall not be admit- ted as a member, nor even as a visitor, into any regixlar lodge, nor partake of the general benetit or other ISlasonic ijrivilege, till he make due submission and obtain grace. 3. N o brother shall presume to print or publish, or cause to be printed or published, the proceedings of any lodge or any part thereof, or the names of the persons present at such lodge, without the direction of the grand master, or the district deputy grand master, under pain of being expelled from the order. This law is not to extend to the writing, printing, or publishing of any notice or summons issued to the members of a lodge, by the authority of the master, or the proceedings of any festival or public meeting at which persons not Masons are permitted to be present, 4. Any brother who shall violate tlie secrecy of the ballot on candidates for initiation or membership, by stating how he voted or intended to vote, or by endeavoring to ascertain how a brother voted, or if he should be aware and mmtion it to another brother, shall render himself liable to severe Masonic censure, and, for a second oflfence, to expulsion. 5. The majority of the members present at any lodge, duly sum- t oned, have an undoubted right to regulate their own proceedings, provided that they are consistent with the general laws and regula- tions of the craft ; no member, therefore, shall be permitted to enter in the minute book of his lodge a protest against any resolu- tion or proceeding which may have taken place, unless it shall appear to him to be contrary to the laws and usages of the craft, and for the purpose of complaiixing or appealing to a higher Masonic authority. 6. If any member shall be under suspension or exclusion from his lodge, or shall withdraw himself from it without having com- plied with its by-laws, or with the general regulations of the craft, he shall not be eligible for admission to any other lodge, "When- ever a member of any lodge shall resign, or whenever, at a future time, he may require it, he shall bo furnished with a certificate of his standing; and such certillcate is to be produced to any other 34 OF HONORARY MEMBERS. li i lodffe, of which he is proposed to be admitted a member, previous to uie ballot being taken. 7. All differences between, or complaints of members, that can- not be accommodated privately, or in some regular lodge, shall be reduced into writing and delivered to the grand secretary, who shall lay them before the grand master, the district deputy grand mas* ter, or a committee appointed for such purpose. When all parties shall have been summoned to attend thereon, and the ease shall have been investigated, such order and adjudication shall be made as shall be authorized by the by-laws and regulations of Masonry. 8. A Mason offending against any law or regulation of the craft, to the breach of which no specific penalty is attached, shall, at the discretion of the grand lodge, or any of its delegated authorities, be subject to admonition or suspension, or, by the grand lodge only, to expulsion. OF HONORARY MEMBERS. 1. A brother who may have rendered any service to the craft in general, or to any particular lodge, may, by a ballot of the lodge, be elected an honorary member of such lodge, withont benefits. The lodge must include honorary members in its return to grand lodge, and pay to the grand lodge similar dues for such honorary members as are payable for ordinary members. 2. Honorary membership does not confer the right of voting in the lodge unless specially conferred by an unanimous ballot at the time of such election. OF rROPOSTNG MEMBJJRS. Great discredit and injury having been brought upon our ancient and honorable fraternity, from admitting members and receiving candidates without due notice beint/ given, or inquiry made into their characters and qualifications; and also from the passing and raising of masons without due instruction in the respective degrees, it is determined that, in future, o violation or neglect of any of the following laws, shall subject the offending lodge to erasure, be- cause no emergency can be allowed as a justihcation. 1. No brother shall be admitted a member of a lodge without a proposition in open lodge, at a regular meeting, nor until his name, occupation and place of abode, as well as the name and number of the lodge of which he is or was last a member, or in which he was initiated, shall have been sent to all the members in the summons for the next stated lodge meeting, and the decision of the brethren ascertained by ballot. When a lodge has ceased to meet, any for- mer member thereof shall be eligible to be proposed and admitted a member of another lodge, on producing a certificate from the grand secretary, stating the fact, and specifying whether the brother has been registered and his dues paid. 01' PROPOSING MEMBERS. 35 2. No person shall be made a Mason unless he has resided six months inthejurisdictionof thelodgeto which he seeks admission.or produces a ccrtilicate of character from the nearest lodge to the place of his previous residence; nor until he has I n properly pro- Twsed at one regular meeting of the lodge, and a committee has been appointed by the worshipful master to make the necessary enquiries into the character of the candidate, and his name, age, addition or profession and place of abode shall have been sent to all the members, in the summons for the next regular meeting, when after the committee have reported to the lodge, in his favor, he must be balloted for, and, if approved, he may be initiated into the first degree of Masonry ; but should the report be unfavorable, he shall be considered a rejected candidate. 3. In case of emergency, the following alterotion, as to the mode of proposing a candidate, is allowed. Any two members of a lodge may transmit, in writing to the master, the usual declaration of any candidate whom they wish to propose, and the circumstances which cause the emergency ; and the master, if the emergency be proper, shall issue a notice to every member ; appoint a committee 1 3 before provided ; and at the same time summon the lodge to meet at a period of not less tlian seven clear days from the issuing of the summons, for the purpose of balloting for the candidate ; if the candidate be then approved, he may be initiated in the first degree of Masonry. Tha master shall, previous to the ballot being taken, cause the said proposition, and the emergency stated, to be recorded in the minute book of the lodge. 4. No person under the ago of twenty-one years shall be made a Mason in any lodge, unless by dispensation from the grand master, nor shall any dispensation suspend the operations of the law requir- ing seven days' notice, or committee of enquiry, or the ballot. Every candidate must be free-born, and, at the time of initiation, be known to be in reputable circumstances. He should be a lover of the liberal arts and sciences, and have made some progress m one or the other of them ; and he must, previous to his initiation, subscribe his name at full length to a declaration of the following import,* viz. : — To the loorshipfid master, wardens, and brethren of ■ Lodge, No. - , , Ontario : of the of I, J _ , in the county of aged — years, being free by birth, and of mature age, do declare that, unbiassed by the improper solicitation of friends, and uninfluenced by mercenary or other unworthy motives, I freely and volantarily offer myself a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry ; that I am prompted by a favorable opinion conceived •Any individual who cannot write is consequently iucliaiblc to be admitted into tlie order. ii 36 OF TIIK LODGF SEAL. of tho iustitution, and a desiro of kiiuwlodgc; and that I will uhooi'- fnlly conform to all the ancient usages ancf ostabliahcd customs of the order. Witness my hand this JJccommomkd by day of -, A. L. 58—. (Sig.) 5. A petition having been received, it cannot be withdrawn. 0. No person shall l)c niado a Mason in or admitted a member of a lodge, if, on tho ballot two black balls appear against him. Some lod^'es wish for no buch indulgencc,but reciuirothouuanimuua consent ot tho members present ; tho by-laws of each lodge must, therefore, guide it iathia respect, but if there be two black balls, such person cannot, on any ijretcncc, be; admitted. 7. K very candidate shall, on his initiation, solemnly promise to submit to the constitution, and to confoim to all the usages and rcgiilathms of the craft, he must sign tho by-laws of the lodge on his initiation, a copy of which, together with a copy of the constitu- tion of grand lodge, shall then be presented to him. 8. *^^A rejected candidate cannot be balloted for in the same, or any other lodge, within six months from the time of his rejection. OF THE r-ODUE SKAI-. 1. Every lodge shall have a Masonic seal, to be affixed to all documents proper to be issued. 2. An impression of the seal is to be sent to the grand secretary, and whenever changed, an impression of tho new seal shall in like manner be transmitted. LODGES OF IN.STKUCTION. 1. No general lodge of instruction shall be holden unless under the sanction of a regular warranted lodge, or by the special license and authority of the grand master, or the district deputy grand master. The lodge giving this sanction, and the brethren to whom such license is granted, shall be answerable for the proceedings of such lodge of instruction, and responsible that the mode of working there adopted has received the sanction of grand lodge. 2. Notice of times and places of meeting of the lodges of instruc- tion shall be given to the grand secretary. 3. Lodges of instruction shall keep a minute of all brethren present at each meeting, and of brethren appointed to hold office, and such minute shall be produced when called for by the grand ♦This claufjc has n(( reference to brethren upplyinjjf for afriliatioii, OF VISITORS AND CKRTHICATKS. 37 ill cheor- istomy of L. 58-. awn. incinber nat iiitn. LiauiiuouH gc muat, ck balls, ■uiuisc to ages and lo;««"• lar meeting, withdraw that sanction, by a resolution of the lodge, to be communicated to the lodge of instruction ; Provided that notice of the intention to withdraw the sanction be inserted in the summons for that meeting. OF VIMITORH. 1. No visitorshallbeadmittedintoalodge unless he l>o Pe"?«' ally known or recommended, or well vouched for ; or wter mie examination by one or more of the brethren present, and sha UliaNe entered his name. Masonic rank, the name of his mother lodge, m the lodge he hails from, ina book to be kept by f ery lodge^ ioi tliat purpose ; and during his continuance in Uie l^'^Kelj^ "fXo is subject to the by-laws of the lodge. Tlic master of the lodge is particularly bound to enforce these regalations. 2. No brother residing in the Province and not affiliated wit j some lodge shall be entitfed to the bcmht of the >«««J"J«"*J,^ for hims&f or family, nor to Masonic burial, nor to tafo, ?.»[*"' any Masonic ceremony, public or privato, nor to ?'? «"*^*1«^J^ *^^ Misonic privilege, nor can he bo permitted Vx.'''''\"?,Wnc ifiS in the town or place where ho resides more than once during his secession from the craft. The attention of the brethren is particularly called to the exercise of the greatest caution in vouching for brethren. OF CEKTIFICATBS. 1. Every brother Shall be entitled to a grand lodge certificate, immediately upon being registered in the books of the grand lodge, for which cirt&cate the loSge shall pay two dollars, -^ach edge therefore, when it makes a return of the Masons whom it has initiated, shall, in addition to the registration fee, make a remittance of the money for the certificates. 2. Every brother to whom a grand lodge certificate is granted must sign his name in the margin thereof, or it will not be valid. This should be done in the presence of the worshipful master, or the secretary of the lodge, .* v i. n 3. No brother shall obtain a grand lodge certificate if he shall have been admitted to more than one degree of Masonry on the same day, or at a chorter interval than four weeks from his receiving a previous degree, unless by dispensation from the grand master. 4. Every return or other document upon which a gjand lodgo certificate i to be is8ued,must specify not only the da,te of initiation, but also the days on which the brother was advanced to the second and third degrees. I 38 OP PUBLIC PROCESSIONS. 5. All applications for grand lodge certificates must be made to the grand secretary ; and if the name of the brother wishing for the certificate has not previonsly been registered, the money payable on registration must be transmitted at the same time, as no certificate can, on any account, be issued until such money has been paid. o. No lodge shall grant a private lodge certificate to a brother, except for the purpose of enabling him to obtain a grand lodge cer- tificatc, in which case such certificate shall be specifically addressed to the grand secretary, and except also such certificate as may be required by the laws of the grand lodge, or called for by any of its committees, or issued to a member on retirement or exclusion from a lodge for the purpose of evidence of standing. Nor shall a lodge, under any pretence, make charge for a subordinate lodge certificate. OF PUBLIC PROCESSIONS. L No public processions shall on any pretence be allowed, with- out the permission of the grand master, or district deputy grand master, except a Masonic funeral, the urgency of which will not admit of the delay necessary to communicate with the grand mas- ter, or the district deputy grand master. Such proceeding shall be immediately reported by the master of the lodge to the grand master, through the grand secretary, and to the district deputy grand master. 2. If any brother shall attend as a Mason, clothed in any of the jewels or badges of the craft, at any public procession, except a Masonic funeral, without the peimission of the grand master or district deputy grand master, he shall be rendered incapable of be- ing an officer of a lodge; and also be excluded from the general benefits. And it any lodge shall so ofTend, it shall stand suspended unHl the grand lodge shaU determine thereon. OF APPEAL. 1. As the grand lodge, when congregated, is a representative of every individual member of the fraternity, it necessiudly possesses a supreme superintending authority, and the power of finally decid- ing on every case which concerns the interest of the craft. Any lodge or brother who may feel aggrieved by the decision of any other Masonic authority or jurisdiction, may appeal to the grand lodge against such decision. The appeal must be made in writing, specifying the particular grievance complained of, and be transmit* ted to the grand secretary. A notice and copy of the appeal must also be sent by the appellant to the party against whose decision the appeal is made. 2. Notice of all appeals must be given in writing to the grand - secretary within fourteen days from the receipt of the decision ap- pealed against, in proper and respectful language. cerl yea moi out fift gn th th cl( lo^ CO I OF FEES, REGALIA AND JEWELS. 39 OF FEES. The following shall be the fees payable to the grand lodge:— For granting a new warrant, twenty dollars. For a new warrant, in case of loss by fire or otherwise, properly certified, five dollars. For a dispensation to initiate a candidate under twenty-one years of age, five dollars. For a dispensation to confer any degree in less time than one month, five dollars. For a dispensation for any piiblic procession, one dollar. For a grand lodge certificate, two dollars. For every person initiated in a lodge, fifty cents registration fee. ■ For every entered apprentice or fellow craft joining from with- out the jurisdiction, one dollar. For every master Mason joining from another lodge, fifty cents. For every master Mason joining from without the jurisdiction, fifty cents. Every member of each lodge shall pay toward the fund for grand lodge purposes, fifty cents per annum. OF REOALIA. The following Mafonic clothing and insignia shall be worn by the craft; and no brother shall, on any pretence, be admitted mto the grand lodge, or any subordinate lodge, without his proper clothing. No honorarv or other jewel or emblem shall be worn in the grand lodae, or any subordinate lodge, which shall not appertain to, or be conlistent with those degi'ces which are recognized and acknowledged by the grand lodge. • OF JEWELS. The Grand Master The compasses extended to 45® , xtxe. vjTxvix ^.^^ ^^^ segment of a circle at the points, and a gold plate included, on which is to be represented an eye irradiated within a triangle also irradiated. Past Grand Master A' similar jewel, without the gold plate. Deputy Grand Masters The compasses and square, united, ijr.rvxx V. ^^.^^^ ^ five-pointed star m the centre. 40 OF JEWELS. Past Deputy Gkand MASTEKS...The compasses and square only. District Dep. Grand Master. . The compasses and square, united, with a five-pointed star in the centre, the whole to be placed within a circle, on which the name of the district is to be engraved. Past District Deputy Grand Master The same, omitting the five-pointed star in the centre. Grand Senior Warden. ...... .The level. Grand Junior Warden The plumb. Grand Chaplain A book or a triangle. Grand Treasurer A chased key. Grand Registrar A scroll. Grand Secretary Cross pens, with a tie. Grand Deacons Dove and olive branch. Grand Supt. of Works A semicircle protractor. Grand Director of Ceremonies Cross rods. Assistant Ditto Cross rods. Grand Sword Bearer Cross swords. Grand Organist A lyre. Grand Pursuivant Arms of the grand lodge with rod and sword crossed. The jewels of the grand chaplain, treasurer, registrar, secretary, senior dpacon, superintendent of works, directoi- of ceremonies, SAVord bearer, organist and pursuivant, are to be within a circle, with an embossed wreath, composed of a sprig of acacia and an ear of corn; and of the grand junior deacon, assistant grand secretary, assistant grand director of ceremonies and assistant grand organist, to be similar to those of their senior and superior officers, the wreath on the circle being omitted. The jewel of a grand steward of the grand lodge is a cornucopia between the legs of a pair of compasses, extended upon an irradiated gold plate, within a circle, on which is engraven, "grand lodge of ancient free and accepted Masons of Ontario." Grand Tyler The sword in a circle, on which is engraven "the grand lodge of Ontario, grand tyler." All the above jewels to be of gold or gilt. Masters of Lodges The square. Past Masters , . . .The s(iuarc and the diagram of of the 47th prob., Jst book of Uuclid engraven on a silver plate pendant within it. Senior Warden The level. OF JEWELS, COLLARS AND APRONS. 4* Junior Warden The plumb, , Chaplain A book on a triangle. Treasurer i^he key. Secretary The cross pens. Deacons - The dove. Director of Ceremonies The cross roUs. Organist S?®^^''®- a Inner Guard TJie cross swords. Steward The cornucopia. rpYLj-jj The sword. All the above jewels to be of silver. of collars. nt-TftTviF*! To be light blue ribbon, four OP LODGES .^^j^^^ ^^ J^^ jj ^.j^^^ ^j^^j^ y^^ used, it must be placed over the light-blue ribbon. Of the Grand Lodge To be of garter-blue ribbon, four ^ inches broad, and bound wil^h gold lace. The grand stewards of the year to wear collars of crimson, four inches broad, bound with silver lace. All past grand officers, except past grand masters, (who are entitled to wear chains,) to wear the collars of their late ofhces, but without the pendant jewel— a similar but smaller jewel in enamel being worn on the breast. OF APRONS. Entered Apprentice A plain white lambskim from fourteen to sixteen inches wide, twelve to fourteen inches deep ; square at bottom and without ornament; white strings. T?FT T nw f!RAFT A plain white lambskin, similar Fellow craft ^^f^^^ ^^ ^^^ entered apprentice, with the addition only of two sky-blue rosettes at the bottom. vr»c,™,i,T^ Mason- The same, with sky-blue lining Master Mason ^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ .^^^j^ deep, and an additional rosette on the fall or flap, and silver tas- sels. No other color or ornament shall be allowed, except to offi- cers and past officers of lodges, who may have the emblems of their office in silver or sky blue in the centre of the apron. 42 OP APRONS. I The Master and Past Master OF Lodges , To wear in lieu and in place of the three rosettes on the master's apron, perpendicular Unes u^on horizontal lines, thereby forming three several sets of two right angles ; the length of the hori- zontal lines to be two inches and a-half each, and of the perpen- dicular lines, one inch, these emblems to be of ribbon, half an inch broad, and of the same color as the lining and edging of the apron, or of silver. If grand officers, similar emblems, of gar- ter-blue or gold. Grand Stewards, Present and Past Aprons of the same dimensions, lined with crimson; edging of the same color, three and a-half inches, bound with silver, and silver tassels. Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge, Present and Past. . , . Ai)rons of same dimensions, lined with blue, edging of the same color, three and a half inches, bound with gold, and gold tassels, with the emblems of their offices, in gold or blue, in the centre. The aprons of the district deputy grand masters to have the emblem of their offico in gold embroidery, in the centre, and the acacia and seven-eared wheat embroidered on the edging, one on each side. The apron of the deputy grand master to have the emblem of his office in gold embroidery in the centre, and the pomegranate and the lotus alternately embroidered in gold on the edging. The apron of the grand master is ornamented with the blazing sun embroidered in gold in the centre, on the edge the pomegranate and lotus, with the seven-eared wheat at each corner, and also on the fall ; all in gold embroideiy ; the fringe of gold bullion. In the grand lodge, and on all occasions where the grand officers appear m their official capacities, they shall wear the following regaua : — ® Grand Master chain over blue collar, gauntlets and apron, all bound and embroi- dered, and jewel. OF CONSTITUTING A NEW LODGE. 43 Deputy Grand Master Chain over blue collar, gauntlets and apron, all bound and em- broidered, and jewel. District Dep. Grand Master . Blue collar gauntlets, apron all bound and embroidered, and jewel. Senior and Junior Grand War- dens, Chaplain, Treasurer, Registrar, Secretary Blue collar, gauntlets, apron all bound, and jewel. All other Grand Officers Blue collar and apron, all bound, and jewel. OF constituting a new lodge. Every application for a warrant to hold a new lodge must be by petition to the grand master, signed by at least seven regularly Registered masons; and the lodges to which they formerly belonged must be specified. The petition must le recommended by the nearest lodge, and be transmitted to the district deputy grand master, who is to forward it with his recommendation or opimon thereon, to the grand secretary, to be submitted to the grand master. If the prayer of the petition be granted, the grand master may issue a warrant authorizing the brethren to meet as a lodge, and the same shall be confirmed by the grand lodge at the lust regular meeting thereafter. The following is the form of petition : To the M. W. grand master of the fraternUy of ancknt free and accepted masons of Ontario. We, the undersigned, being regularly registered masons of the lodges mentioned against our respective names, having the pros- peiity of the craft It heart, are anxious to exert our best endeavors ?o promote and diffuse the genuine principles of the art; and for the conveniency of our respective dwellings and other good reasons, we are desirous of forming a new lodge to be "amed---— ; in con- sequence of this desire, we pray for a warrant of eoJ^st^^^^^J^o^^'J";: powering us to meet as a regular lodge at-— ~, m the county of !__ on the —of every month, and there to discharge the duties 'of masonry, in a constitutional "tanner, according to the fornis of the order and the laws of the grand lodge; and we have nornated and do recommend brother [A B.] tob^the^first master brother [0. D.l to be the first senior warden, and brother [h. Jf.J to be the first junior warden of the said lodge. The prayer of this petition beiig granted, we promise strict obedience to the com- mands of the grUnd master, and the laws and regulations of the grand lodge. m 44 OF CONSTITUTING A NEW LODGE, lu order to avoid irregularities, every now lodge should bo solemnly constituted by the grand master, with his doijuty and wardens; or in the absence of the grand master, by his deputy, or the district deputy grand master of that district, who shall choose sonae master oi a lodge to assist him. If both these officers be absent, the grand master may appoint some other grand officer or master of a lodge to act as his deputy j)'>'o tempore. The following is the manner of constituting a new lodge, accord' ing to the ancient usages of masons : A lodge is duly f ».'".- ^ ''nd, after prayer, an ode in honor of masonry is sung. TL master is then informed by the secre- tary that the brethren ent desire to be formed into a new lodge, &c. , &c. The warrant or charter oi constitution is now read. The grand master then enquires if the brethren approve of the officers who are nominated in the warrant to preside over them. This being signified in masonic form, .an oration on the nature and design of the institution is delivered. The lodge is then con- secrated, according to ceremonies proper and usual on those occasions, but not proper to be written; and the grand master con- stitutes the lodge in ancient form. The candidates, or the new master and wardens, . being yet among the brethren, the grand master asks his deputy if he hath examined them, and found the candidate master well-skilled in the noble science and royal art, and duly instructed in our mysteries, &c. The deputy answering in the affirmative, he shall (by tlie grand master's order) take the candidate from among his fellows and present him to the grand master, saying, " Most worshipful grand master, I present this my worthy brother to be installed master of this lodge, whom I know to be of good morals and great skill, true and trusty; and a lover of the whole fraternity, where- soever dispersed over the face of the earth." Then the grand master, placing the candidate upon his left hand, having asked and obtained the uHanimous consent of all the brethren, shall say : "I appoint you the master of this lodge, not doubting your capacity and care to preserve tlie cement of the lodge," &c., with some other expressions that are proper and usual on that occasion, but not proper to be written. Upon this the deputy shall rehearse the charges and regulations of a master, and the grand master shall ask the candidate, saying : " Do you submit to these charges and promise to uphold these regulations as masters have done in all ages'; ' The candidate signifying his cordial submission thereto, the grand master shall, by certain significant ceremonies and ancient usages, install him and present him with the book of constitution, the lodge book, and the implements of his oiiico, not all together, but one after another ; and, after each of them, the grand master or his deputy bhall re- iJliiiBtraabfe-i FUNERAL SERVICE. 45 hould bo [)uty and eputy, or all ohooso iHcers be officer or e, accord* honor of the secre- lew lodge, ead. )ve of the ver them, iture and then con- on those ister con- being yet I he hath led in the nysterieB, 1 (by the is fellows vorshipful installed and great yr, where- I his left of all the edge, not mt of the and usual sgulatious 3, saying : old these candidate p shall, by him and E, and tho > another ; 1 bhall re- hearse the siiort and pithy charge that is suitable to the thing pre- """^Ir this, the members of this new lodge, bowing all together to theTranTmaster, shall return him thanfs, and immediately do tLShfmagel their new master, and si^ify the^r Promise of sub- iection and obedience to him. by the usual congratulation The denutv and the grand wardens, and any other brethren T)resent that are not members of the new lodge shall next con- Srn JnUtfl the new master; andAe shall return his becoming acknow- chairof warden; and the cmaidates being solemnly asked by JKw master, ehall signify their submission thereto kriXr a'S' thoTC^S; are^tn-r e^S'f^ ancient other lodges. FUNERAL SERVICE. notrrtrJS^K^r^jri^ui'frrtrSnrr^^ ^'TLonsfby the BRETHRE^.-Manwalkethina vain shadow, he heSh up riches and cannot tell who shall gather them. he neapetnji^^^^ ^^ ^^.^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^.^^ ^^^^^^^ ^^^^^ his glory '''''lt^::^yt^l brcame into the world, and naked he must retifrnT the Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. . i i j i o Av M Where now is our departed broiiier. , . , , Ke^iv^Insk-Hc dwellcth in night, he sojourneth m ^^arkness W M.-Can we offer no precious offcrmg to redeem our lost brother. "T^rothcr below tho dcgvcc ol a master Mason is cntlUcd to receive a JlftBonic biuial. 46 FUNERAL SERVICE. Response. — We have not the ransom. The place that knew him once shall know him now no more for ever. W. M. — Shall his name be lost upon earth? Response, — We will record it in our hearts, we will treasure it in our memories, he shall live in the exercise of his virtues. W. M. — He hath fulfilled his earthly destiny. May we all live the life of the righteous, that our last end may be like his. Response. — God is our God for Iver and ever, be He our guide even unto death. W. M. — I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, write* from henceforth, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, even 80 saith the sj^irit, for they shalt rest from their labors. The worshipful mmter here receives a roll from the scoretari/, and inscribes vpon it the name, age and masonic rank of tke deceased. W. M. — Almighty Father, in Thy hands we leave with humble submission the soul of our departed brother. Response. — The will of God is accomplished. —Amen. The vrorshipftil master and brethren give the grand honors, all repeating— So mote it be. W. M. — Most gracious God, great architect of the universe, author of all good, and giver of all mercy, pour down, we implore Thee, Thy blessings ui)on us, and grant that the solemnity of this occasion may bind us yet closer together in the ties of brotherly love. May the present instance of mortality forcibly remind us all of our approaching and inevitable destiny, and weaning our affec- tions from the things of this world, fix them more devotedly on Thee, our only sure refuge in the hour of need; and grant, O God, that when the awful summons shall arrive for us to quit our transi- tory lodge on earth, the light which is from above shall dispel the gloomy darkness of death, and that departing hence with faith in our Redeemer, in a full hope of a resurrection, and in charity with all men, we may, through Thy favor, be admitted to Thy celestial lodge on high, to partake in peaceful re-union with the souls of our departed brethren, the mysterious and unspeakable happiness of Thine everlasting kingdom. Response. — So mote it be, The procession is then formed. The different lodges rank according to seni- ority, the junior preccdi'ig, each lodge forms one division, and the following order is observed, the brethren walking together two and two. The' tyler with drawn sword. Two stewards with white wands. The brethren two and two, the junior preceding. The inner guard with a sword. Senior and junior deacons with waude. FUNERAL SERVICE. 47 hat knew I'easure it i. e all live our guide 16, write» ord, even id inscribes h humble repeating— universe, e implore by of this brotherly ind us all our affec- otedly on b, O God, ur transi- :liapel the \i faith in mtj with T celestial luls of our ppiness of ng to seni' •e foUowivg all Secretary and treasurer. Senior and junior wardens. Past masters. The worshipful master. Royal arch masons. , „ . , „ The lodge to which deceased belonged i^. the following order, the members having sprigs of evergreens m their hands. Musicians. Drums muffled and trumpets covered with black crape. The tyler with drawn sword. Stewards with white waads. Members of the lodge two and two, the junior preceding. The inner guard wit> sword. Director of ceremonies and organist. The senior and junior deacons with wands. The past masters with badge of office. The volume of the sacred law on a cushion, covered with black crape, borne by the oldest member of the lodge. The worshipful master with the gavel. Two stewards with wands. Chaplain or officiating clergyman. The coffin, with the regaUa of the deceased thereon. The pall, bSrne by six or eight brethren. Chief mourners. Chaplain, or officiating clergyman. Coffin. Mourners. Stewards. ,, , , • 4.1 « Worshiftful master, and members of deceased s lodge mthe >VorsmRiuiiu , j^^^g^j^ej. The other lodges 'Sng in.thSr order, and the order cf their ihc ovner loag ^^^^^^^ y^^^^ also reversed. ji- i^^i,thvfn form a circle around it, the clergy Oh arriving at t'le r^fil^'/^KE iSns a^^ the head, the vmirners at and opicers of deceaseS^sS^^^^^^ aeacm. Thccfray 48 I'tNERAL SERVICE. imitalilc ccrtttinty of death and tlio vanity of all earthly pursuits- decrepitude and decay arc written on every living thing — weakness and imperfection are the incidents of our fallen condition -the dainp, dark grave is our destiny and our doom — the cradle and the coffin stand in juxtaposition, and as soon as we begin to live, that moment do we also begin to die. ^Vhat an eloquent commentary is here exhibited on the instability of every human pursuit and how touchingly does it echo the sad sentiment of that great preacher, who wrote for our pcrT)etual warning the immortal text, "vanity of vanities, all is vanity. The last sad offices paid to the dead are but useful as lectures to the living — from them we are to derive instruction, and consider every solemnity of this kind as a summons to prepare for our ap- lu-oaching dissolntio; ; but, notwithstanding the various mementos of mortality we meet in our daily progress, and notwith- standing that death has established his empire over all the work of nature, yet, through some unaccountable infatuation; wo wilfully forget that we are {ill born to die. We go on from one design to another, add hope to hope, and lay out jjlaus for the employment of many years, until we are suddenly alarmed by the approach of death, when wo least expect liim, and at an hour wliich wc pro- bably may have considered the meridian of our existence. What arc all the externals of human dignity — the power of wealth, the dreams of ambition, the pride of intellect, the channs of beauty — when nature has paid her just debt ? Fix your eyes on the last scene, and view hnnianity stripped of its dazzling mcretri- cious orraments, and exposed in its natural meanness, and you will be cou\ iiiced of the futility of those empty delusions. In the grave all fallacies are detected, all ranks are levelled, and all distinctions are swept away, While we drop a sympathetic tear over the grave of our ueparted brother, let us cast around his foibles, whatever they may liavt* been, the broad ftiantle of a Mason's charity; and let us cheerfully render to Lis memory the praise to which his virtues have entitled him. Suffer the apologies of human nature to plead in his behalf. Perfection on earth has never been attained, the wisest as well as the best of men have erred. His meritorious actions it is our duty to imitate, and from his weakness we oue;ht to derive ins^iuction. ^ W, M.— My brethren, may we be all true and faithful to each oih^r, and may we live and die in brotherly love. lifiSPoxsE—So mote it be. ^y. M. — May the Lord bless us and keep us; may the Lord bo gracious unto us, and grant that our good intentions may be crowned with success. Response -So mote it be. VV. M.— Glory be to God in the highest; on earth peace and good will towards men. RE! The 8Ct w farcw 11 ^\ theg and i ccnc< V brotl weal arm comi One t'UNEKAI SERVICE. 49 )ur8uits — ■weakncBs Ition— tlio io and the live, that lentary is and how preacher, 'vanity of eutuics to I consider or our ap- mementos notwith- ;o work of wilfully design to ployment iproach of h wc pro- power of le channs ir eyes on ; mcretri- 1 you will the grave stinctions departed may havb iheerfuUy 3 entitled lis behalf. 3 well as r duty to tion. l1 to each I Lord bo crowned 3oace and 11KSPON.SE.-So mote it be, henceforth and forevermoro. Amen. TLcc.cta.1, mil then advance anrlJepo^JJ^e roll in the oravc mtk tH usual W M -Friend and brother, we bid thee a long a lasting farewell Thou art at rest from thy labors.may it be in holy peace. KEsroNSE— Amen. So mote it be. The senior deacon then hands the tvorsh ipfal master the apron. ^V M.-The lambskin apron of a Masca is more ancient than the golden tt«ece or Kom^n eagle, and iuore honorable than the star ali^td garter or any othoi order iu existence, being the badge of inno- cence and the bond of friendship. The master then depoilisit in the [/rave. W M.-Thc emblem now deposited in thegrave of our deceased ::f of MeXr-r-"e^ virtue of iuiiuoence, can prevent his coming. one ^ the fo:io.iny hy.ns '-//J-;?^iS^^-"^- ""^^'^^^^^''^'^ '' ''' MASONIC FUNERAL HYMNS. Deep forrow non- pervades cadi heart, And grief our bosoms swell: A brother from our band departs, In that new home to dwell. No more in oui loved lodge again Shall we our brother greet; But in that lodge that's free from pain, Shall we our lost one meet. Hero rest in peace, thy labor's o'er, Our brother wo resign, Till the grand uu ster's words restore To liijht and life divine. Brother, thou art gone before us. And thy saintly soul has flown Where tean are wiped from every eye, And sorrow is unknown. From the burden of the flesh, , And from care and fear released. Where the wicked cease, from troubhng, And the weary are at rest. Earth to earth and dust to dust, Thfc solemn priest hath said. So we lay the turf above th'-e know, And we seal thy narrow bod - But thy spirit, brother, soars away Among the faithful blest. Where the wicked cease from troubling, And the weary are at rest. S* FUNERAL SERVICE. And whoii the Lord iHiall iummon us, Whom thou hoat left lieliind, May wo, untainted from tlic world, As Bure a wclcomo fiod! May each like thee de|>art In poAcc, lo l)e a glorious truest, Where tlie wicked cease from troubliii];, And the weary are at rest ! The maater, holding the evergreen in hig hand, continues: W. M.— This evergreen is an emblem of our faith in the immor- t ihty of the BouL By it we are reminded of our high and glorious ' ,tiny beyond the world of shadows, and that there dwells within our tabernacle of clay an imperishable and immortal spirit, which the grave shall never receive, and over which death has no do- minion The brethren then move around the grave in procegaion, and at the grave each ftepotitt At« gpruj of evergreen; when returned, to their jmitium, the tvorthivful master kadg, and all give the public grand honors. W. M.— From time immemorial it has been a custom among the fraternity of free and accepted Masons, at the request of a brother, to accompany his corpse to the place of interment and there to de- posit his remains with the usual formalities. In conformity with this usage, and at the desire of our deceased brother, whose loss we deplore, and whose memory we revere, we have assembled in the character of Masons to resign his body to the earth, whence it came, and to offer up to his memory before the world this last tri- bute of affection, thereby demonstrating the sincerity of our esteem for him, and our inviolable attachment to the principles of our order. With proper respect, therefore, to the established customs of the country in which we live; with due deference to our superiors in church and state, and with unlimited good-will to all man- kind, we appear here clotlied as Masons, and publicly ex- press our perfect submission to the laws of the land; our unceasing devotion to peace and order, and our ardent desire, so far as in our power, to promote the welfare of our fellow men. Invested with the badges of innocence, we humbly bow to the will of the universal parent, and implore His blessings on every zealous endeavor to promote peace and good order, and earnestly pray for perseverance in the principles of pietv and virtue. " -r ' *" •' My brethren, the great creator having been pleased out of his mercy to remove our worthy brother from the cares and troubles of a transitory existence to a state of eternal duration, and thereby to weaken the chain by which we are united man to man, may we who survive him, anticipate our approaching fate, and be more strongly cemented in the ties of union and friendship. Let us sup- port with propriety the character of our profession ; advert to the nature of our solemnities, and pursue with assiduity the secret %||^g|t;jgf ^-fr-&^ife »adBBe3!?'**^'^ rUNERAL SERVICE. 5» s: bhe i tumor* nd glorious ells within irit, which lias no do< e grave each e loorBhipful among the a brother, liere to de- mity with )sc loss we jlcd in the whence it lis last tri- y of our inciples of oms of the iperiors in all man- dicly ex- ;he land; ir ardent 1 welfare eence, we plore His and good (8 of piety ut of his troubles I thereby , may we be more it us sup- :t to the lie secret tenets of our order, during the short space allotted to our i>reient SenceJ^wisely and usefully employ our time m the reciprocal exch'nge'oTS and friendly acta.and mutiially promote our own welfare an.l happiness, and the welfare and happiness of ad man- kind. .. .. i. •^,.- Let the present example of our mortality excite «»»• 'J^^J- ««"*^X! thoughts and strengthen our resolutionH of moral amendment. As " fntertaJj. an'd all oarthly pursuits are vamf us no longer postpone the important concern of preparing for eternity, but em- Kracithe present moment, whilst time and .opportumty offer, to nrSe against the great change, when all tfie pleasures of the SCTceasetoSLlight anS the -flections o^ a v-tu-« Ijfe vield our only comfort and consolation. Thus our expectauons ^illnorbefLtrated^nor we be summoned uni>repaxed i^^^^^ presence of an all-wise and all-powerful judge, to whom the secreia if Si hearts are known, and from whose dread tribunal no culprit can escape. Response. — So mote i*. be. W M -Almichty and most merciful God, in wliom we live and movJknd havSr bLg, and before whom all ™e- -'{^^^^-^^f ^J Tpear, to render an account of the deeds done m the body, we do most earnestly beseech Thee, as we now surround fj^^ f *\« «;.^^' emrted brother, deeply to impress "PpV^^^^^^Jf- J^.^ 'f*?^*^' .!f fhi« dav Mav we ever remember that in the midst of lite wo Ste vrith our task to support m, and *» ta^ty -jLv St J'l obtain a blessed and everlasting rest m that spiritual edifice nou made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Kesponse. — Amen. So mote it be. i j j . ne proce.^ Ml then ™/<.n„ in ''^fi"lZSA"£pM^''^'°»'^' 52 PRAYERS. PRAYERS. INVOCATION,— FIRST DEGREE. Vouchsafe thine aid, Almighty Father and supreme governor of the universe, to this our present convention, and grant that this candidate for Masonry may so dedicate and devote liis life to thy service as to become a true and faithful brother among us. Endow him with a competency of thy divine wisdom, that assisted by the secrets of this our Masonic art, he may be the fetter enabled to display the beauties of true godliness, to the honor and glory of thy holy name.— >S'o mote it he. INVOCATION, — SECOND DEGREE. \Ve supplicate the continuance of thine aid, merciful God, on behalf of ourselves and of him who kneels before thee. May the work begun in thy name be continued to thy glory and evermore established in us by obedience to thy holy precepts.— ;S'o mote it he. INVOCATION, — THIRD DEGREE. Almighty and Eternal Being, the glorious architect and ruler of the universe, at whose creative fiat all things first were made, we the frail creatures erf thy providence, humbly implore thee to pour down on this convocation, assembled in thy holy name, the con- tinual dew of thy blessings ; more especially, we beseech thee, to impart thy grace to this thy servant, who offers himself a candidate to partake with us the mysterious secrets of a master mason; endue him with such fortitude that in the hour of trial he fail not ; but pass him safely under thy protection through the valley of the shadow of death, that he may finally arise from the tomb of trans- gression, to shine as the stars ; for ever and ever. — So mote it he. THE CHARGES. CHARGE, TO THE NEWLY INITIATED CANDIDATE, I As you have now passed through the ceremonies of your initia- tion, allow me m congratulate you on being admitted a member of our ancient and honorable society. Ancient, as having subsisted from time immemorial, and honorable, because, by a natural tendency it conduces to make all those honorable who are strictly obedient"to its precepts. Indeed, no institution can boast a more solid foundation than that on which Freemasonry rests — the puac- TicE OF SOCIAL AND MORAL VIRTUE ; and to SO high an eminence has its credit been advanced that, in every age, monarchs them- THE CHARGES. 53 selves have been promoters of the art ; have not thought it deroga* tory from their dignity to exchange the sceptre for the gavel ; have Satronized our mybteriea and have joined our assemblies. As a lason, I would first recommend to your most serious contemplation the volume of the sacred law, charging you to consider it the unerring standard of truth and justice, and to regulate your actions by the divine precepts which it contains. 'J'herein you will be taught the importani; duty you owe to God, to your neighbor, and to yourself. To God, by never mentioning His name but with that awe and reverence which are due from the creature to his creator, by imploring His aid on all your lawful undertakings, and by looking up to Him in every emergency for comfort and support; to your neighbor, by acting with him on the s(iuare, by rendering to him every kind office which justice or mercy may require, by re- lieving his distresses, by soothing his afflictions, and by doing to him, as in similar cases, you would wish he should do unto you; and to yourself, by such prudent and well regulated course of discipline as may best conduce to the preservation of your corporeal and men- tal faculties in their fullest energies; thereby enabling you to exert those talents wherewith God has blest you, as well to his glory as to the welfare of your fellow creatures. As a citizen of the world, I am next to enjoin you to be exem- plary in the discharge of your civil duties, by never proposing, or at all countenancing, any act that may have a tendency to subvert the peace and good order of society; by paying due obedience to the laws of any State which may for a time become the place of your residence or afford you its protection; and, above all, by never losing sight of the allegiance due to the Sovereign of your native land; ever remembering that nature has implanted in your breast a sacred and indissoluble attachment to that country from which you derived your birth and infant nurture. As an individual, I am further to recommend the practice of every domestic as well as public ^^rtue. Let prudence direct you; temperance chasten you; fortitude support you; and justice be the guide of all your actions; and be especially careful to maintain in their fullest splendor, those truly Masonic ornaments, benevolence and charity. Still, however, as a Mason, there are other excellencies of char'- acter to' which your attention may be peculiarly and forcibly direc- ted ; among the foremost of these are secreci/, Jiddily, and obedience. Secrecy may be said to consist in the inviolable adherence to the obligations you have entered into, never improperly to reveal any of those Masonic secrets which have now been, or may at any future time, be entrusted to your keeping, and cautiously to shun all occasions which might inadvertently lead you so to do. Your ^(^eW// must be exempliftedby a strict observance of the constitutions of the fraternity ; by adhering to th(> ancient land- 54 THE CHARGES. VAckB of the order ; by never attempting to extort, or ottierwiae unduly obtain the secrets of a superior degree, and by refraining to recommend anyone to a particfpation of pur secrets, unless you have strong ground to believe that, by a similar fidelity, he will ultimately reflect honor on our choice. So must your obedience be proved by a close conformity to our laws and regulations; by prompt attention to all signs and sum- mouses; by modest and correct demeanor whilst m the lodge ; by abstaiiUng f rom every topic of religious or political discussions; by ready acquiescence in alf votes ana resolutions duly passed by the brethren; and by perfect submission to the master and his wardens whihit acting in the discharge of their respective offices. And as a last general recommendation, let me exhort you to dedicate yourself to such pursuits as may enable you to become at once respectable in your rank of life useful to mankind, and an ornament to the society of which you have been this day admitted a member; to devote your leisure hours more especially to the study of such of the Uberal arts and sciences as may lie withm the com- pass of your attainment, and without neglecting the ordinary duties ofyour station, to consider yourself called upon to make a daily advancement in Masonic knowledge. [From the very commendable attention which you appear to have given to this charge, I am led to hope that you will appreciate the excellence of Freemasonry, and imprint mdellibly on your mmd the sacred duties of truth, of Jionor, and of virtue.] CHARGE TO THE NEWLY PASSED CANDIDATF. Brother,— Being advanced to the second degree of Masonry, we congratulate you on your preferment. The internal and not the external qualifications of a man are what Masonry regards. As you increase in knowledge, so you will consequently improve in social intercourse. It is unnecessary for me to recapitulate the duties which, as a Mason, you are now bound to discharge, or to enlarge on the necessity of a strict adherence to them, as your o^ experi- ence must have established their value. It may be sufficient to observe that as your past behavior and regular deportment have merited the honor which we have conferred, in your new character it is expected that you will not only conform to the principles of the order, but steadily persevere in the practice of every virtue. Ihe study of the liberal arts, that valuable branch of education which tends so effectually to polish and adorn the mind, is earnestly re- commended to your consideration— especially geometry, which is established as the basis of our art. [Geometry, or Masonry, originally synonymous terms, is of a divine and moral nature, en- riched with the most useful knowledge, so that while it proves the wonderful properties of nature, it demonstrates the more important truths of morality.] THE CHARGES. 55 As the solemnity of our ceremoniea requires a serious deportment, YOU are to be particularly attentive to your behavior at our regular assemblies. You are to preserve our ancient usages and custom* sacred and inviolable, and induce others, by your example, to hold them in due veneration. The 1p.w3 and regulations of the order you are strenuously to suppoi- and maintain. You are not to palliate or aggravate the offences of the brethren ; but in the decision of every trespass against our rules, judge with candor, admonish with friendship, and reprehend with mercy. Aa a craftsman, in our private assemblies, you may offer your sentiments and opinions on such subjects as are regularly mtroduced in the lecture, under the superintendence of an experienced master, who will guard the landmarks against encroachment. By this pri- vilege you may improve your intellectual powers; ciualify yourself to become a useful member of society; and, like a skillful crafts- man, strive to excel in what is good and great. You are to encourage industry and reward merit ; supply the wants and relieve the necessities of brethren and fellows to the utmost of your power and ability, and on no account wrong them or see them wronged, but apprise them of approaching danger, and view their interests as inseparable from your own. Such is the nature of your engagements, as a craftsman ; and these duties you are now bound, by the most sacred ties, to observe. CHARGE TO THE NEWLY RAISED CANDIDATE. Brother y-~YovLX zeal for the institution of Freemasonry, the progress you have already made, and your conformity to our general regulations, have pointed you out as a tit object of esteem and favor. In the character of a Master Mason you are henceforth authorized to correct the errors and irregularities of your younger brethren, and guard them against a breach of fidelity, lo improve the morals and correct the manners of men in society ought to be your constant care. You are to inculcate universal benevolence, and by the regularity of your own behavior, afford the best example for the conduct of others. The ancient landmarks of the order you are to preserve sacred and inviolable, and never suffer an infringe- ment of our customs, or a deviation from established usages. Duty, honor and gratitude now bind you to your trust ; let no motive, therefore, ever make you swerve from your duty, but be true and faithful, and imitate the example of that celebrated artist whom you have once represented. Endeavor, in a word, to con- vince the world that merit has been your title to our privileges, and that on you our favors have not been undeservedly bestowed. 56 OF INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS. CEREMONY OF INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS. inaster, or The master elect having been presented to the grand the installing officer, the grand chaplain says: Great architect of Heaven and earth, in whose work all life is employed! The whole of harmony is in Thee, each part has its place, and aU is perfect. Behold us, who form this apai-tment in Thy works ; small, indeed, in itself, but vast enough for all our enjoyments. Grant that Thy servant, now to be solemnly invested with authority to rule over this lodge, maybe endued with knowledge and wisdom, and may the brethren under his jurisdiction understand, learn and keep all the statutes of the Lord, fpure and undefiled. . May brotherly love and charity always abound among us ; ami when we have finished our work here below, let our transition be from this earthly tabernacle to the Heavenly kingdom above, theTe, among Thy jewels, to appear in Thy glory, forever and ever Bless\nd protper. we pray Thee, every branch and member of this fraternity throughout the habitable earth. May the kingdom of peace, love and harmony come ; may Thy will bo done on earth as it is in Heaven, and the whole world be filled with Thy glory. Amen. Respokse.— Somote itbe! . ^ x. The grand master then addresses the master elect : , Previous to your investiture, it is necessary that you signity your assent to the ancient charges and regulations which point out the duty of a master of a lodge. Sne ancient charges, page 13, after reading which, the master elect shall ansiocr : I do. , „ rr Mvfiic—Itahan Hymn. Hail, Masonry divine ! Glory of ages shine ; Long mays't thou reign ! "Wher'er thy lodges stand. May they have great command, And always grace the land— Thou art divine. Great fabrics still arise. And grace the azure skies- Great are thy schemes. Thy noble orders are Matchless beyond compare ; No art with thee can share— Thou art divine. OF INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS. 37 ter elect shall Hiram, the architect, Did all the craft direct How they should build ; Sol'mon, great Israel's king, Did mighty blessings bring, And left us room to sing, Hail, royal art ! After the singing of the ode, the master calls the lodge to order, and the other officers are rcispcctively presented in the same manner as the master, by the conductor, when the installing officer delivers to each a short charge, as follows : THE SliNIOK WARDJi-V. Brother -, you are elected senior warden of this lodge. and are now invested with the insignia of your oifico. The Level demonstrates that we are descended from the same stock, partake of the same natuie, and share the same hope; and though distinctions among men are necessary to preserve subordi- nation, yet no eminence of station should make us forget that we are brethren ; for he who is placed on the lowest spoke of fortune's wheel miy be entitled to our regard; because a time will come, and the wisest knows not how soon when all distinctions, but that of goodness, shall cease ; and deatli, the grand leveler of human great- ness, reduce us to the same state. Your regular attendance on our stated meetings is essentially necessary. In the absence of a master, you are to govern this lodge ; in his presence, you are to assist him in the government of it. I firmly rely on your knowledge of Masonry and attachment to the lodge for the faithful discharge of the duties of this impor- tant trust. Looh well to the West, lie is coiuiuctcd to hlsi)yoper stal'wn. • THE JUNIOR WARDEN. Brother , you are elected junior warden of this lodge, and are now invested with the badge of your office. The Plumb admonishes us to walk uprightly in our several sta- tions, to hold the scale of justice in equal poise; to observe the just medium between intemperance and pleauire, and to make our passions and prejudices coincide with the line of our duty. To yow is committed the superintendence of the craft diiring the hours of refreshment ; it is therefore indispensably necessary that you should not only be temperate and discreet in the indulgence of your own inclinations, but carefully observe that none of the craft be suffered to convert the purposes of refreshment into intemperance and excess. Your regular and punctual attendance is particularly requested, and I have no doubt that you will faithfully execute the duty you owe to your present oGce. . Looh well to the South! He is conducted to Improper station, 58 '5 « i Brother OF INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS. THE TREASURKR. i:5-otlier . vouare elected Treasurer of this lodge and are now invested with the badge of your office. It is your duty to rPPeivrall moneys from the hands of the Secretary ; keep just and rSr accrnts^of the same and pay them out by order of the wor- sSul master and the consent of the lodge. I trust your regard fSeScrnUy willprom^ discharge of the duties of your office. Ec is conducted to his in-opcr station. Brother THE SECRETARY. vou are electe I Secretary of this lodge, and are now ^vested with'tL badge of your office It is your clu y to oWve all the proceedings of the lodge ; make a fair record of a ??^^«I «vm Jr to be written : receive ail moneys due the lodge, and pay ?Lrrer ?o tirCsi^rer^ Your good inclination to Masonry JS tWs lodiJe I hope, will induce you to discharge the duties of your ie wf^^^^^^ and by solloing you will merit the esteem and applause of your brethren. Ha is comluctcd to hisproper station. THE CHAPLAIN. l?pv Brother , you are elected Chaplain of this lodge, and .rP now Sstcd with the badge of your office. It is your duty to Sorm E so eTnn services^hich we should constantly reiider ?o SnfinTte Creator ; and which, when offered by one whose holy IrofessionTs ' 'to point to Heaven and lead tbe way, ' may, by refin- Kur souls strengthening our virtues, and purifying our minds, pripare us for admission into the society of those above, whose happiness will be as endless as it is perfect. THE SENIOR A.ND JUNIOR DEACONS. Brothers * - and , you are elected Deacons of this lodge and are now invested with the badge of your office It is vour province to attend on the master and wardens, and to act as the^ii proxies in the active duties of the lodge ; such as in the rLepti>n of candidates into the different degrees of Masonry ; the introduction and accommodation of visitors, and in the immediate Iractiae o^^^^ The Dove and Cornucopia, as badges of four office, I entrust to your care, not doubting your vigilance and attention. . . ,• TImj are conducted to their proper stations. THE STEWARDS OR MASTERS OF CEREMONIES. Brothers and , you are appointed ^te^f '^%(^\^,f- ters of Ceremonies) of this lodge and are now ^vested with t^e badse of vour office. You are to assist the deacons and other offi- cers fn performing their respective duties. Your regular and early aSendance to our meetings Vill afford the best proof of your zeal and attachment to the lodge. OF INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS. 59 Brothers THE TYLER AND INNER GUARD. , you are appointed Tyler and Inner Guard of this lodge, and I invest your with the implements of your office. As the swords are placed in the hands of the Tyler and Inner Guard to enable them eflfectually to guard against the approach of cowans and eavesdroppers, and suffer none to pass or repass but such as are duly qualified, so it should admonish us to set a guard over our thoughts, a watch at our lipa and post a sentinel over our actions; thereby preventing the approach of every unworthy thought or deed, and preserving consciences void of offense toward God and toward man. Your early and punctual attendance will attord the best proof of your zeal to the institution. He ii conducted to his pi-02)er station. charges to the officers. Worshipful Master : The grand lodge having committed to your care'the superintend- ence and government of the brethren who are to compose this lodge, you cannot be insensible of the obligations which devolve on you as their head ; nor of your responsibility for the faithful discharge of the important duties annexed to your appointment. Ihe honor, reputation and usefulness of your lodge will materially depend on the skill and assiduity with which you manage its concerns, whilst the happiness of its members will be generally promoted in pro- portion to the zeal and ability with which you propagate the genu- ine principles of our institution. , , . r . For a pattern of imitation, consider the great lummjiry of nature which, rising in the East, regularly diffuses light and lustre to all within the circle. In like manner it is your pioviuce to sprea:l and communicate light and instructioa to the I rethren of your lodge. Forcibly impress upon them the dignity and high importance of Masonry, and seriously admonish them never to disgrace it. Charge them to practice out of the lodge those duties which they have been taught in it, and by amiable, discreet and virtuous con- duct to convince mankind of the goodness of the institution, so that when a person is said to be a member of it, the world may know that he is one to whom the burthened heart may poiir out its sor- rows ; to whom distress may prefer its suit ; whose hand is guided by iustice, and whose heart is expanded by benevolence. In short, by a diligent observance of the by-laws of your lodge, the consti- tutions of Masonry, and, above all, the Ho y Scriptures, wluch are given as a rule and guide to your faith, you will be enabled to acquit yourself with honor and reputation, and lay up a crown ot rejoicing, which shaU con'inue when time shall be no more. Ekother Senior and Junior Wardens : You are too well acquainted with the principles of Masonry to warrant any distrust that you will be found wanting in tlie dis- charge of your respective duties. Suffice it to say, that what you 6o OF INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS. i have seen praiseworthy in others, you should carefully imitate ; and what in them may have appeared defective, you should in your- Tolves amend. You ahould be examples of good order andregulan- Tv for^L onlv by a due regard to the laws in your own conduct thkt yoiVcaf^x^ct obedience to them from others. Yon ay aSuouslv to asiist the master in the discharge of his trust, dif- fu'ingS a^Kl imparting knowle Ige to all whom he shall place unde? vour care. u the ubsence of a master you wdl succeed to Wher dutie ; your acquirements must therefore be sneh as tha^ Sif craft may never suffer from want of proper instruction From t e spirit which you have hitherlo evinc d, I entertain no doubt that your Sre^coaduct will be such as to merit the applause of your brethren and the testimony of a good conscience. Th<,membcrs of the lodje then all standing, the grand master delioers the follomng , cnAROK TO TIIK BRETHREN OF THE LODGE. Such is the nature of our constitution that as some must, of necessity, rule and teach, soothers must, of course learn to submit and obev Humility in both is an essential duty. The otticers who aie^poiuted to .overn your 1 nlge are sufficiently conversant with the rules of propriety and the laws ot the insti ution to a^old exceeding the powers with which they a,-e entrusted, and you are of too generou? a disposition to envy their Preferment I therefore trust thatyou will hive but one aim, to please each other and unTte in the grand design of being happy and communicating happiness, , p i i Finallv, my brethren, as this association has l)sen formed and nerfectel n so much unanimity and concord, in w nch we greatly ?eioice so may it long continue.' May you long enjoy every satis- S on and delight which disinterested friendship can afford. May kindness and brotherly affection distinguish your conduct as men and as Masons. Witliin your peaceful walh may your children s children celebrate with joy ai-1 gratitude the annudoccu^^^^^^^^^ of this auspicious solemnity. And may the ^^^ie^s of am Plf^'l'^^'J_^^ transmitted through your lodge, pure and unimpaired, from genera- tion to generation. The Grnnd Marshall thcnproclauns the instaUation in the follmlng man- ner, viz:— c i.\, rt In the name of the most worshipful grand lodg^ o l^LJ^A viiice of Ontario, I proclaim tlie oilicers of this lodge legally and duly installed. The grand honors are thongken, and an ode may he sung. The new master may return thanks. grand lodge. LAYING CORNER STONES. 6l ate ; and in your- regulari- conduct You are r«8t, dif- all place cceed to L as that From no doubt plause of lellvers the must, of to submit le officers onversant I to avoid L you are ; therefore )ther, and auuicating irmed and we greatly ivery satis- brd. May 3t, as men children's iurrence of 'ofes-uon be •om genera- lliwing man' f the Pro- legally and grand lodge public by the CEREMONIES AT THE LAYING OF CORNER STONES OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS. ORDER OP PROCESSION. The worshipful grand lodge ivill start from its place of meeting in the fulloio- in (J order:— Tyler, with drawn sword. Stewards, with rods. Oldest lodge, with its banner. Master Masons of all lodges (not turning out ..s distinctive bodies, and not as members of the grand lodge), will march under the banner of the oldest lodge bjr fours. Two deacons, with rods. , . Secretaries and treasurers. Music. Escort to the grand lodge- Grand tyler, with drawn sword. Grand stewards, with white rods. Principal architect, with square, level and plumb. Grand secretary and grand treasurer. Bible, square and compas?, orried by a master of a lodgo^ supported by two stewards. Grand chaplains. The five orders of architecture. Masters and wardens. Past masters. Past grand wardens. Grand orators. Past deputy grand masters. Past grand masters. Chief magistrate and civil officers of the State and city or town. Representatives of the press. Junior grand warden, carrying the silver vessel with oil. Senior grand warden carrying the silver vessel with wine. Deputy grand master, carrying the golden vessel with corn. A past master, carrying tlie book of constitutions. Grand Pursuivant. GRAND MASTER, supported by two grand deacons, with rods. Grand standard bearer. \ Grand sword bearer with drawn sword. (route of march.) The procession will open to the right and left, and, uncovering, the grand master and his officers pass through the lines, together with the escort, to the platform, while the rest of the brethren sur- round the platform, forming a hollow square, within which the escort acts as a guard of honor. 1 IS a 62 LAYING CORNER STONES. S: ■ ■' 1 |! The craml master commands silence, and announces the pur- poses of the occasion, when there \, ill be music by the band. Band sing God save the Queen. The necessary preparation having l)een made for laying the stone, on which is engraved the year of Masonry, the name of the grand master, and such other particulars as may be deemed necessary. The stone is raised by the means of a machine erected for that purpose. Band— Hail Masonry. The grand chaplain offers a prayer. The grand treasurer, by the grand master's command, places under the stone various sorts of coin and nicdals, masonic docu- ments, and such other matters as may be of interest. Solemn music is introduced. Band— Sweet light to shine. And the stone is let down into its place. The principal architect then presents the working tools to the grand master, who hands The square to the deputy grand master, The level to the senior grand warden, and The plumb to the junior grand warden. The crand master addresses the grand officers as follows : I^ighfworshipful deputy grand master, what is the proper jewel of your office? D. G. M.— The square. G. M.— What are its moral and masonic uses? D, Q^ M,— To square our actions by the square of virtue, and prove our work. G M —Apply the implement of your office to that portion of the foundation stone that needs to be proved, and make veport. The der vty grand master applies the square to the stone, and says : D. G. M.— Most worshipful, I find the stone to the square. The craftsmen have performed their duty. G. M.— Right worshipful senior grand warden, what is the jewel of your office? S. G. W.— The level. G}.. M.— What is its masonic use? g^ G, w.— Morally, it reminds us of "equality," and its use is to lay horizontals. G, M.— Apply the implement of your; office to the foundation stone, and make report. This is done. LAYING CORNER STONES. 63 The tho por- l. Band he stone, lie grand Bsary. for that d, places aic docu- me. Is to the ITS : he proper irtue, and tion of the rt. stone, and [uare. The 3 the jewel its use is foundation g^ Q, W.— Most worshipful, T find the stono to bo level, craftsmen have performed their duty. G. M.— Right worshipful junior grind warden, what is the pro- per jewel of your ofliceV J.G. W— The plumb. (} M —What is its masonic use? j^'g.'w.— Morally, it teaches rectitude of couduct, ami wc use it to try perpendiculars. (I M -Apply the implement of your office to tho several edges of the foundation stone and make report. This is done. . 1 ™i ti,« J. G. W.-Most worbhipful, I find the stono is plumb, ihe craftsmen have performed their nig : o a w -I pour this wine as an emblem of joy and gladness M.vthe areat Ruler of the universe bless and prosper our national endure through all time. Rksponse.— So mote it be. j The junior grand warden then comes forward with a vessel oil, which he places upon the stone, saying: J a W — I Bour this oil as an emblem of teace May its blessina abide upon us continually, and may the grand master of Seaven and eaXhelter and protect the .'idow and oi^h^^^^^^^^^^ and protect them from the tria s and vicissitudes « ^he workl, and so bestow his mercy upon the bereaved, the ^^^1^'*^'^^*;^^^ ^^^^ '°' rowing, that they may know sorrowing and trouble no moie. Response.— So mote it be. 64 LAYING CORNER STONES. The grand master, standing in front of all and extending his hands, makes the following INVOCATION : a M —May the all-bounteous author of nature bless the people of this pia.^e with an abunda.ico of tlio necessarioH. conveniencics and comforts of life ; asHJ^t in tlio erection and coninlotion of this building, protect the workmen agiinst every accident, «"« P/"; Bervo the structure from decay, and grant to us all a supply of the CORN of nourishment, the wink of refreshment and the on, of joy. Amen. RK9P0NSE. — So mote it be. The grand master strikes the stone three times with tlic gavel, and the public grand honors are given. The grand master then delivers over to the architect the imple- ments of architecture, saying: (I M — Worhhy brother (or sir), having thus, as gr.and master of masons, laid the f-undation stone of this structiire, 1 now deliver these implements of your profession into your hands, entrusting vou with the superintendence and direction of the work, having full confidence in your skill and capacity to conduct the same. The grand master ascends the platform while the band per- forms, or an anthem is sung. Band— On, on, my dear Brothers. G M —Men and brethren here assembled, be it known unto vou that we be lawful masons, true and faithful to the laws of our country, and engaged by solemn obligations to erect magnificent buildings, to belerviceable to the brethren, and to fear God, the great architect of the universe. We have among us, concealed from the eyes of all men, secrets which canuo ; l)o divulged, and which have never been found out ; but these secrets arc lawful and honorable, and not repugnant to the laws of (Sod or man. Thev were intrusted, in peace and honor, to the Free Masons ot ancient tim.:S ; and, having been faithfully transmitted to us, it is our duty to convey them, unimpairea, to the latest posterity. Unless our craft were good and our calling honorable, we should not have la ted for so many centuries, nor should we have been honored with the patronage of so many illustrious men m all ages who have ever shown themselves ready to promote our interests and defend us from all adversaries. We are assembled here to-day, in the face of you all, to build a house, which we pray God may deserve to prosper, by becom- ing a place of concourse for good men, and promoting har- mony and brotherly love throughout the world,' tiU time shall be no more. APPENDIX. 65 ing his people iiencu!« of this ng pro- of the of joy. ) gavel, 5 imple- L master V deliver itrusting L, liaving me. xnd per- wn unto vs of our ignificent Clod, the :i, secrets md out ; ,^nant to ^lasous ot us, it is ity. f/e should ave been all ages, irests and ■0 build a ly becom- )ting har- hall be no The brethren all exclaim : So mote it be! Maaouiu anthem. ORATTOV. Benediction by the jjraud chaplain. Hand — llule liritannia. . ., 1 i. iu The procession re-fornxs and returns m the same ^vd«r }« tj« hall whence it started, where the grand lodge will bo closed with the usual formaUties, after which, , ^, . *• i n •m subordinate bodies will return to their respective halls. ^:p:p:E33iTX)ix:j FORMS~oy ENTRY in the Mhnitc Boole of Subordinate LodgiH. OPBNINO LODOE. The Lodge was opened in the first degree at— ^, [giving the hour aiKl names of members and visitors, and lodges nailing from.] The Minutes of the last Ilerrular Meeting [and subsequent emer- gencies, if any,] were road and confirmed. KEPORTK or COMMITTKEH ON TETITIOXS. The Committee on the petition of Mr -a Candidate for Initiation, reported favorably [o^iinfaN-orably, as the case may be.] REPORTS (lENERAL. The Committee appointed to take in*o consideration [here state the subject,] submitted their report which was, on motion of Bro. _., seconded by Bro. , received and adopted. PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS. On the motion of Bro. , seconded by Bro. -, ^ The sum of % .in full of--accountfor--[or m part pay. ment, as the case may be] was ordered to be paid. PROPOSALS OE <'ANI>IDATES. It was moved by Bro. •-, seconded by Bro. , and adopted, ^^^af ttllt^^^^^ received and placed on the Minutes to be VaUoted for at the next Regular Meeting for imtia- tion into the mysteries of Freemasonry. 66 APPENDIX. TThe same form is to be used for joiiiiug members, substituting the word -Bro." for "Mr.," and "to become a member" m the place of "for initiation," &c. APPOINTMENT OV COMMITTEES OX PETITIONS. The Worshipful Master appointed Bros. , , and -7—, a Committee to make the necessary enquiries on the application of „7or — , to report thereon at the next regular Meeting. APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL COMMITTEES. The same form, only insert the specific business. BALLOT. ThP W M ordered the ballot to be passed for Mr. -, a Candidate xo initiation in the mysteries of Freemasonry, which S taken, and, on examination, declared in favor of [or against] ^^"S'llme f'o'rnT^iU -apply to Joining members, -ing the term «'Bro." for "Mr.," and the word, "to bacome a member for initia- tion,'' &c.] BOARD OF TllIAL. The W. M. appointed Bros. , l^T""^ ^^ l^^^'^^ ^ff the necessary questions to Mr. , a candidate for initiation. If moreThan one, state their several_names, and say "Candidates. INITIATION OF CANDIDATES. ThP Board of Trial, having reported to the W. M. that the Candidate had answered the necessary question. B'^tisfactorily, and the Candidate having been properly prepared^ he was [or they were seveVrily] initiated into the Firs^Degree of Freemasonry. PASSING. T,„„ for Bros.l a Candidate [or Candidates] for advance- ment was [or were] examined in open Lodge as to his [or their] proficiency, and directed to retire.^ The Lodge vas opened in the Second Degree, ab , [state the ^'Tno obiection being made] Bro. [or Bros.] having been found worthy o^ advancement, and having been properly prepared^ he waHor they were severally] passed to the Second or Fellow Crafts Degree. ^ ' IIAISING. j{jo_ [or Bros.] a Candidate [or Candidates] for further ad- APPENDIX. 67 vancemeiit, was [or were] examined in open Lodge as to his [or their] proficiency, and directed to retire. The Lodge was then opened in the Third Degree, at [state 4.y»g lioiir 1 [N^o objection being made] Bro, ^or Bros.] having been found well skilled, he was [or they were severally] raised to the Third or Sublime Degree of Master Mason. CALLING FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT. The Lodge was called from labor to refreshment at- o'clock. CALLING FROM REFRESHMENT TO LABOR. The Lodge resumed labor at — o'clock. CLOSING THE LODGE. The Lodge was c'osed in harmony in the First Degree, at L o'clock [state the time.] v • +i ,. T'^.ir.A \ [If opened in the three Degrees, say "several y m the Third, r Second and First;" if opened in the Second Degree, say severally ' in the Second and First." , , n a t Confirmed in open Lodge, [give date] A. h. (Master's Signature. ) Secretary's Signature ^ w. M. > ^^c'y- General Regulations. For the sake of clearness and distinction, a line at least should be left blank between each minute, and a marginal note made of its contents. Each Lodge must keep a book, or bcoks, outside the Lodge-room for members and visitors to enter their names as they arrive, w'hich it is the duty of the Tyler to see done before he gives notice of then being present. It must be borne in mind that do visiting brother, unlets he be a subscribing member to some regular Lodge has a right to visit a lodge more than once during his non-afti lation with the Craft. , Lodge Minutes are to be read on regular nights on,y ; and after having read the minutes of the previous regular meeting, those ot any subsequent emergency are to be read for confirmation. Secretaries of Lodges should also keep a rough minute book-and never on any account, use slips of paper-to enter the proceedings of the Lodge as they occur, and afterwards fairly copy them m the ( ai^ 68 GENERAL RF.GULATIONS. regular mimite book, to which he must attach hia signature; and when they have been read and confirmed in open Lodge, the VV.M. likewise sisns them at the left hand corner. It is usual, on the presentment of Reports from Committees, to move their reception, or their reception and adoption. If open to discussion or amendment, first move their reception and afterwards ^Tlfe W. M. is responsible for the fees collected on behalf of the Grand Lodge, and it is his particular duty to see that the same are regularly forwarded with the returns. In all cases, and, under all circumstances, the Lodge must be opened in the First Degree. If a Candidate makes applica- tion for" the Second Degree, he must undergo an examination in 'open Lodge in the First Degree; he is then directed to retire, Tlie Lodge is then opened in the Second Degree, and if it appear that the Candidate has made suitable proficiency, he may be passed. The same may be said with reference to a Candidate tor the ihud Dei^ree. The Candidate is examined in a Lodge of Fellow Cfafts, ami directed to retire. The Lodge is then opened in the Ihml Decree, and in this Decree all the ordinary business of the Lodge is to be transacted. After the business of this Degree is com- I)leted, the Lodges are closed down, commencing with the Thiril, next the Second, and, lastly, the Firfit. _ , -r, , Newly-initia<;ed Candidates are required to sign the By-laws on the night of initiation, as an evidence of their membership and willingness of obadience to the same. The constitatiou declares twenty dollars ($20) the lowest fee that can be charged for the degrees of Freemasonry, ^5 of which is to ac- company the application, $5 to be paid before initiation, |5 betore conferring the second, and |5 before conferring the third degree. But if the candidate should not be accepted, the $5 accompanying the petition will be returned to him. ^ . Any candidate wlio shall fail to present himself for initiation within three months from the time of notice being given that h's application was accepted, ehall forfeit the fee already paid, and any brotlier who, after initiation, sliall fail to apply for the second or third degree within six months after receiving the former degree shall recfuire to l)e balloted for again as directed in clauses 1 and 2, pages 34 and 35 of the constitution. Rules and Regulations Respecting Benefits. dnc-half of all the Grand Lodge receipts shall bo devoted to the payment of benefit claims and to charity. On the death of any brother having a claim upon the funds, it shall be the duty of the lodge to which the deceased brother 1)0- lattire; and , the W.M. ttmittees, to If open to I afterwards ehalf of the ;he same are dge must be kes applica- examinatiou ;ed to retire, if it appear lybe passed, or the Third ellow Crafts, in tlie Third 3f the Lodge 'gree is com- h the Third, e By-laws on nbership and )west fee that diich is to ae- on, |5 betore 1 degree. But mpanyitigthe for initiation pvea that h's paid, and any the second or 'ormer degree uises 1 and 2, peeling ievoted to the n the funds, it ed brother be- RESPECTING BENEFITS. 69 longed, on notice thereof being given, accompanied with a certifi- cate of such death by the attending physician, or other satisfactory proof of such demise, to order the payment of the sum of .fnO by the treasurer of the lodge for the benefit of the widow or orjlhans of the deceased, if* any, and through the secretary of the lodge, forthwith to notify the grand secretary of such payment, and the reason therefor; and if requested by such lodge, the grand secretary may, with the concurrence of the grand master, and tlie deputy grand master, issue a cheque on the grand treasurer, under their signatures, for the immediate payment of t'.;e amount so advanced, and charge the same to the grand lodge account. In case it shall be necessary at any time for the grand lodge to levy an assessment f n- the payment of benetits, as provided in clause 23, iiage 30 of the coastitution, such assessment shall be made pro rata upon the membership, and it shall be the duty of the master of every lodge to instruct the secretary of the lodge to notify the members thereof in the next issue of summonses of the amount of their assessment, and in case of the refusal of any mem- ber to pay his assessment within a reasonable time, such brother shall be suspended from participation in the benefits. * Should *he funds of any subordinate lodge be insufficient at any time to meet its requirements, an assessment may be made upon the members of the lodge to provide the amount necessary for meeting benefit claims. It is understood that the expression "with which he shall have been longest connected," in clause, 23, page 30, only applies in case, at the time of death, the brother was connected with more than one lodge. Members affiliating from other lodg>ss shall not be entitled to the weekly benefits until they shall have been two years members of the lodge with which they affiliate, unless, at the time of affiliation they shall pay such benefit fee as the lodge may require to entitle them to participation in the benefits after six months' membership in the lodge. The ordinary membership dues are payable quarterly, and if any member's dues remain six months unpaid, he thereby forfeits his claim upon the weekly benefits. Nevertheless he may be rein- stated therein on furnishing reasons satisfactory to his lodge for such non-payment, or on payment of such fines or fees as the lodge inay by its by-laws or other regulations impose. Designation and duties of grand lodge committees, not already provided for, are to be determined by grand lodge. * It is not anticipated that an assessment will ever be required, but, in case it should, the assessment would not exceed 5 cents per member in a membership of 1,000. INDEX. pac;e. .28, i Absence of master •:•".••••, Accounts of grand lodge, directions in reference to " of private lodgeg • Admission of members, qualifications necessary tor Admission to grand lodge Admonition of lodges .■••■;•; <' of a brother in private lodge Adjourn, lodges cannot •,•••••/ Aee at which a man may be made a Mason Ample form, when grand lodge is declared to be open in. . . .^^. Annual election *,* ■■.■''.* 'n* V- V ' ' ' x * Ancient charges, summary of, to be read on installation of master " concerning God and religion .. ..........."••. " of the civil magistrate, supreme and subordinate " oflodges .•; • •• " of masters, wardens, fellows and apprentices " of the management of the craft in working " of behaviour, viz:— _ in the lodge while constituted after lodge, brethren not being gone ............. when brethren meet without strangers, but not m lodge ■•■- •••■ in the presence of strangers, not ivlasons at home and in the neighborhood towards a strange brother Appeals to grand lodge, form of Application to grand master, how made... " for warrant to hold a new lodge " for grand lodge certificates - Appointments to be notified'to grand secretary Appointments to vacancies Aprons, description of Assistant grand director of ceremonies " grand secretary " grand organist •••■■- Attendance book ^i, ^'h Audit, grand lodge «' private lodges Ballot for initiation or admission " for officers of grand lodge «' for officers of private lodges 32 24 31 33 2G 31 29 27 35 19 26 12 7 7 8 8 9 10 10 10 11 II 11 38 22 43 38 32 41 25 25 25 18 37 24 28 28 17 26 INDEX. 71 PACiE. 28, .15, ,ster 32 24 31 33 2G 31 29 27 35 19 26 12 .... 7 .... 7 .. .. 8 .... 8 . • • < J .... 10 . . . . 10 ot in .... 10 11 11 11 38 22 43 38 32 41 25 25 25 18 7, 33, 37 24 28 28 .. .. 17 26 PAGE Ballot for a rejected candidate cannot be taken again within six months • „,. Ballot for, two black balls exclude ^^ " secrecy of p, *' may be demanded on any question oV '.j- * 'or %n Balloted for, candidates to be •>4, M 'W. ^^ Behaviour in lodge ^^ Benefits, rules and regulations respectmg - •• "^ ' ' grand lodge to pay death claims on I * " * ' on ^" ' ' grand lodge may raise funds for by assessment M, ' ' subordinate lodge to advance amount payable for . . 30, " when payable by grand lodge 30, amount payable on death of any member 6\}, J proof of death required to entitle to • • • »•' weekly amount payable to sick members .^W, o J " to be paid by subordinate lodge ....iO, OJ assessment to provide, may be made, if neces- sary • •. • claim to affiliated members, on conditions ot, non-payment of dues for six months forfeits claim on • how forfeited rights respecting may be re- stored 68 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 36 Black balls, to exclude ;,- Books to be kept by lodges •.";'"XA'Wo"on' 'io vi " of lodges to be produced when required. . . .22, ^6, li, ^-, ^i Brethren offending, to be admonished or suspended - ■ .33, 34 Business of grand lodge, how to be conducted ^"> -J Business, ordinary to be transacted in third degree 00 By-laws, every lodge has power to frame iL ' ' master to pledge himself to, on lustallation ^- " members to sign „ ' Candidates, qualification of, for initiation ^^ " declaration to be signed by • ;J^. " promise to be made by, on initiation ^^ " committee on character of ••••.■•.:.•••. o- age necessary to render eligible for initiation so Ceremonies, grand director of p of installation of officers ;i" masters ]?J^ senior warden ^7 junior warden ^ treasurer ^ secretary • • ^° chaplain . • • • 58 (( l( (( (( <( <( <( /{ It •* <( <( <« (( (( (( senior and junior deacons 58 tvler and inner guard "^-^ tyler and inner guard INDEX. tt 72 PAGE Ceremonies of Installation of stewards, or masters of cere- , monies • • •. ^*? Ceremony, at laying of foundation stones of public buildmgs . . ei " order of procession „, route ot march — •• ,.„ implements and emblems employed «^ invocation — ••• ^g music in connection therewith "^ " oration g- ** return of procession „ _ * » closes with usual formalities ■ • " " of constituting a new lodge ''•'> T? ♦• of laying a foundation stone • • • "^ " of installing a master - ^^' ^. Certificates when lodges cease to meet . ... •'•••• • • W ''''''' ' 07 Certificate, grand lodge, every registered brother to have one , -^7 " what shall be paid for same y* "■ lodge to pay for same '' ' ' how to be procured '.•.••••.; " must be signed by the brother receivmg it " who is excluded from receiving " application for, how made '^^ «' private lodges not to grant ^J Chair of grand lodge, regulations as to 7^^ ' ' private lodges, regulations as to ^- Chaplain, grand W^ g- CUiaracter of candidates ' <,g Charges preferred, due notice of j2 Charges, ancient ,2 " to newly in'tiated candidate •' to newly passed brother ** to newly raised brother • • _„ " Against a brother, notice of ^-» ^jj Charges to officers " r,() " worshipful master ^ ' " senior and junior wardens ^,^ '« brethren of the lodge ^" Clandestine lodges, reference to '^.^ " initiations oq 26 37 Clothing and insigina • • • ""on '>f{ Committees, grand lodge, appointment ot -", - " duties " to report to grand lodge. . , • • Committee of private lodges • '^f> '■'• on propositions • •• in CommuDications of grand lodge, when held. . ,. i J Compiaiuts, how preferred.., =. - -" 20 35 36 PAGE cere- 58 igs.. 61 .... 61 61 62 .... 64 65 .... 65 65 65 . . .43, 44 61 ..26, 32 34 one , 37 37 37 38 37 38 38 38 20 •JO , . , . . o— 24 ...34, 35 29 12 54 .".'..32, 33 .... "•' 59 59 60 33 33 39 ...20, 26 24 20 34, 35 ....35, 36 19 20 INDEX. - 73 PAGE Committees, reports of, to grand lodge 20 Complaints, D. D. G. M. may hear. j^ Constituting a new lodge, petition tor , ^> .< '< " ceremony 01 '*'' Contributions and payments to grand lodge 39 Contents, table of • •. _ Conspiracies may not be engaged in ' Confirming minutes ■ ^, Constitution, how it may be altered -^ «' candidate must submit to ^^ Declaration to be signed by candidates ^5 Degrees, time between conferring J^ Deaths— of grand master ^.^ •' of deputy grand master -- " of masters of subordinate lodges • • ^-j- Decisions of questions in grand lodge ^0, ^i " of subordinate lodges '^ Degrees, applicarion for certificates ^' Deputy grand master, how elected -^ • •■ • • •. • • •.• • a*> —» <( n (( " may hear and decide on com- plaints _ -•' (( <( «< «« may preside in lodges with the master of lodge on his right hand 23 (( <( t( Dispensations, T\ D. C. M. may issue -'^ " certificates cannot be had unless by '^/ «' for new lodges ^^ ' ' constituting new lodges ;*'J Dissolution of a lodge, warrant reverts to G. M -^ i Dispensation to advance in less time than the regular rcriuire- ments ■ ,' <* to initiate candidates under 21 years of age. . .. ^. « * to initiate more than five candidates in one day. 3.), A.^ "■ for processions ^^' ^^ Due form, when grand lodge is open in ]^ Dues may be remitted • • '^^^ Dues, how payable W ' \"- ro " non-payment of forfeits benefit claims "-^ 74 INDEX. PAGE 29 16 20 31 19 26 26 Dues, may be suspended for non-payment of Election of grand master " of masterof lodges • Vo" or Eligibility to oftice !''» fi^ Elective oflicers, grand lodge. i^i «« " private lodges • it «' who are eligible for the office of master o\: private lodges ti '•' who are eligible for grand officers 17 Emergency of grand lodge 19 " of private lodges ^^ " for admission of candidates ^ Enquiry, committee of oft oq ' Vl S4 Erasure of lodges ^"' ^'^> ^^' '^^ Examination for higher degrees ^» Fees in general • '^ *< " maybe remitted ''l\ Fees, initiation. How payable • C8 < « ' < returned if candidate is rejected o» * ' application, forfeited by neglect 68 a ii private lodges, initiation . , ■^o «' " togranilodge ■••• ^9 " " -when paid and not returned to grand lodge ^o Finances, grand lodge in charge of grand treasurer 24 Form, when grand lodge is opened in 1-' Foundation stone, laying of, by grand master l>l Freemasons, general heads of charges i Freeborn (see ancient charges) J^ Funeral, Masonic :\'\' : a' '' " masier Masons only entitled to ■*•> Furniture of lodges • '^J.^ (General heads of the charges of a Ireemi son / Grand master shall appoint scrutineers 1|» Grand master, absen; e from grand lodge }■•[ Grand lodge officers to be installed or invested i^ Grand lodge, powers of " •' officers f/ elective '« " order "of rank. ... " " title Harmony of lodges Higher degrees 20 and appointed 17,18 .. .: 17,18 16 ■■■; .'." v."'.'. 20 not to be conferred in less than four weelis 37 Honorary members, grand lodge }^ tt " subordinate lodges, who are eligible >^'* t* «« must pay grand lodge dues 34 (( «• have no vote unless specially conferred. . . 34 Initiation, qualification for ^'^ (( a <( <( (( (( (< INDEX. 75 PAGE 29 16 20 19, 20, 31 ....16, 19 26 ber ol; 26 17 19 27 35 35 23, 31, 34 ..... 2o 39 31 68 68 68 28 39 28 24 19 01 7 O') 45 45 30 7 10 19 K) 20 17,18 17,18 16 20 lis.... 37 19 34 34 red... 34 35 (I 12 39 36 30 PA(JE Initiation declaration to 1)6 signed before 35 " propositions and ballot for 3*) promises to be made by candidates for 35 fees on '•^ nnmber of candidates in same day eligible for 28 Improper matter in memoriala to grand lodge 20 Indecorous or olfensive behaviour -9 In form, when grand lodge is opened 20 Insignia and clothing, Masonic 3«| luotallation of grand master and oliicers 10 " of masters and wardens of subordinate lodges 20 ' * masters of private lodges cannot (ill chairs till after. 32 " ancient charges to be read to master, and assented to prior Instruction, lodges of Instructions, bdges may give Investigation Intemperance, a masonic oflfence • • • -^^ " lodges required to talce action when a meml)er is guilty of • • • -^ «* a member may be expelled for by grand lodge, if not reclaimed from -" Irregular lodges -0 Jewels and clotliing, grand lodge instructions m relations to. . . S.i " " private lodges '^^ «< "of degrees, not acknowledged by grand lodge, not to be worn in grand lodge. . 19,39 Jewels that may be worn in subordinate lodges 30 Joining members, regulations as to Jurisdiction of lodges Laws, power of enacting Lodges, order of opening and closing — Laws, alteration of , grand lodge " Private lodges may make by-laws Lodges of emergency, grand lodge • ' cannot adjourn • *. private " of instructions *• what officers are to be elected and appointed to 2(> ' ' powers of, to make by-laws '^7 " removal of -^ " precedence of ^ 28 " not to initiate more than iivc candidates in one day 28 " not to confer a higher degree inside of one month from the last 28 " bound to receive a member initiated therein 28 " shall not make a mason for less than §20 28 ?J3 35 27 08 21 27 19 27 28 39 ^6 INDEX. TACiE LocIl'OS must rogiatoi- every brother in grand lodge books 28 " must procure a certificate for every brother initiated. . 28 " caiv. t L :vc a c ertilicote except in certain cases 21) " can insfri'. 1; its masters and wardens on vote 30 '« to TT) ' '' returns to grand secretary 32 " the uunority of the members of, if not less than seven, can hold warrant '^l <• constitution of a new 43 " dues of, to grand lodge ••• «^J " erasure of, not till masters or officern are summoned. . . 31 " ofiending agninr;; i \,U' ^ion or law 31 " to meet ouf> on working days *^ " why so called ■ ° Lodge seal ^» Making mason?, regulations as to ^° Masonic clothing and regalia ^f ' ' funerals • ^"^ .... " processions. 'Zj. Masons oifending against law 3* " to be courteous towards each other i^ " should belong to a lodge. ^ " who may be made such 8 Master of lodae a member of grand lodge .17 *' quahtication, election, and installation of 12,31 " pledge, or obligation of 32 •« to visit other lodges 3- '* to observe laws 3'- " death, removal or absence of 3*- ' ' to attend summonses and pi odu-^e Avarrant 3- '* lodge may instruct its • 30 ♦« to see that all moneys received and paid arc accounted for 32,28 " to produce books of lodge 32 '* not assume chair till installed. 32 " not fco be chosen for seniority 31 Meetings of lodge 27 Members, candidates when initiated become fo *' admission of 33 " not to attend an irregular lodge .33 '* not to print proceedings of lodges * . . . 33 " not to hold private conversation while the lodge is at labor 10 " not to violate secrecy of ballot 3.3 " not to protest against rtsolutions 33 " retiring from lodge, rules for 33 *' joining a lodge, rules for 33 *' of grand lodge, who are 1^ INDEX. 77 .. .. 28 ited.. 28 29 30 32 jeven, 31 .... 43 39 led. . . 31 31 9 8 36 28 39 45 38,29 34 10 8 8 17 12,31 32 32 32 32 32 ...... 30 ouiited 32,28 32 32 31 27 , 28 33 33 ,...t... 33 Ige is at 10 33 33 33 33 10 rA(.iJ5 Members honovaiy « 19,34 " suspended for non-payiuent of dues, to be restored. . 30 Minutes to be kept, form of . , 27 Minority (if seven) may hold warrant 31 Minutes to be read before installation of niaster 20 Motion in grand lodge, notice to be given 21 Moral law, a mason to obey 7 Names of past masters, master and wardens, to be returned to grand lodge *^'0 " brethren excluded to be sent to ^rand secretary .... 29 *• brethren excluded to be sent to district deimty grand master 29 Neglect of lodges to make returns, liabilities on account of.. . . 30 New lodge, how constituted 43 No V lotfge, warrant 43 Notice of motion given 21 Number of initiations in one day 28 Number of members who may hold warrant 31 Officers, installation of proclaimed by grand marshall 00 Obligation of master 32 Offensive behaviour 29 Offenses of lodges and brethren, reference to 28,29 Officers, who are 26 Officers of grand lodge and private lodges 20,10 " past grand nuvsters members of grand lodge 17 " of i)rivate lodges cannot resign 32 " tenure of office 10 * ' when appointed 19 Page, title 1 I'ast grand masters members of grand lodge 17 Past masters members of grand lodge 19 I'ayments to grand lodge 30 Perfect man,caudidate nmst be a 8 Petitions cannot be withdrawn 30 Petition for a new lodge 43 Precedency of lodges 28 Precedency of grand officers 17 Property of Lodge, who owns 30 Protest, when allowed to be recorded 33 Processions, masonic, restrictions in reference tl^ereto 38 I'rr losing members 45 Passing and raising, not without due instruction 34 Political and religious discussions not allowed 34 Plots, a mason not to engage in 10 Private piques not to be brought into lodge 7 Proxy for lodge 10 Promise of a eauclidate 17 78 I.^BEX. I PAGE Prayers 35 Public ceremonies C2 Pursuivant, grand 45 Punishment 2(» Qualiiication of master 29 Qualitication of candidate 31 Quarrels not to bo bi'ought into lod^ e 34 Eank of grand otiicers 10 liaise witliout examination, must not 17 Hank of lodges 28 Regalia, description of 39 Registrar grand 24 Registration of mt nibers 28 Regulations for the government of grand lodge 20 Register book 27 Registration 28 Regulations for the government of private lodges 29 Remstate 30,23 Rejected, candidate to be declared 35 Rejected candidates cannot be balloted for within six months 35 Religion, not to exclude 7 Removal of lodges , 23 Removal of officers 32 Reputable circumstances - 35 Representatives of lodges to nominate D.D.G.M I7 Representatives in sister grand lodges 22 Restoring of brethren 30,23 Residence of candidate 35 Resign, officers cannot 32 Resignation of members 33 Returns of subordinate lodges 28 Returns and payments to grand lodge 39 Resolution to print constitution . . ~. 16 Rule a lodge, who may 20 Scrutineers for grand lodge 16 Seal of grand lodge and private lodges 24,36 Secretary, grand 25 Secretary of lodges 26 Serving brethren, initiation of 28 Seven days for holding a lodge of emergency 35 Sign by-laws, members must 36 Secrecy of ballot, not to be violated 33 Stewards 25,26 Summonses to lodge or brother 22,23,'31 Suspension of lodge^or brother 22,23,29,30,31 Suspension for non-payment of dues , , . . 29 INDEX. 79 PAGE Sword-bearer, grand 26 Standard-beaVers, grand 26 Tablo of oontontB 3 Time allowed for appeals to be made 38 Time between degrees 28,37 Title, grand lodge , 'l6 Title page '. 1 Trial 2b,21,2.%29,33 Treasurer, of grand lodge and private lodges 24,26 Tyler of grand lodge and private lodges 26,32,27 Visitors to grand lodge 19 Visitors to private lodges 37 Vacancies in grand loc^e 19 Vacancies in private lodges 32 Votes by proxy 17 Votes, as to 21,33 Visits 32,37 Vouching for .. * 37 Wardens, grand lodge 24 " private lodges 31 ' ' cannot confer degrees 32 " cannot resign office 32 Warrant, petitions for, &c 43 Warrant not transferable 31 Warrant to be produced 22,23,32 Withdrawal of petition 36 Withdrawal from membership irregularly 33 Write, candidate must be able to (note) 35 Works, grand superintendent of 25 Yearly meetings of grand lodge 19