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UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. AMENDED JANUARY nth, 1894. Destroy all Former Copies, iNSTITOTED AT INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE/ ONT., SEPTEMBER 29. 1881. " ! ■v TOBONTO. ONT.: " The Dominion ODDFBLiiOW" Pbint, 5 Jobdan Stbhbt 1894. [assessment system.] CONSTITUTION, BY-LAWS, RULES OF ORDER, Etc., OF International Lodge, No. Ill X. O- O. IF. UNDER THE JQRISDICTION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ONTARIO. AMENDED JANUARY nth, 1894. Destroy all Former Copies. INSTITUTED AT INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE, ONT., SEPTEMBER 29. 1881. TORONTO, ONT. : " The DoiMiNioN Oddfellow" Print, 5 Jo:^a 1894. CHARTER MEMBERS. William B. Seaton, Alfred F. Hurrell, Joseph G. Ray, Walter Qualtrough, Alfred Green, James Stewart, Richard Turner, John Shaw, Thomas Bown, George Jackson, Charles W. Clark, Louis E. Crabbirt, Thomas Cowen, Thomas Saunders, Hugh F. McKay, John MoKenzie, Richard Allen, James C. Murray, ^N^ \^ \Z'~)^ ElK, RT, ,S, Y, PREAMBLE. A SHORT HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL LODGE, No. 228 I. o. o. :f.» From its Institution up to January 1st, 1894. !l 11 IN the summer of 1880 some of the members of Bertie Lodge, No. 150, Ridgeway, who lived at Fort Erie and vicinity, conceived the idea of starting a Lodge nearer the frontier. Eighteen members, therefore, took their With- drawal Cards and made application for a charter for a new Lodge. This was refused by the Grand Master. These members then banded themselves together as a Mutual Aid Society, and sent one of their number, W. B. Seaton, to Brantford, at the session of Grand Lodge in 1881, who was successful in inducing the Grand Lodge to reverse the decision of the Grand Master and grant a charter. In the interval the Mutual Aid did good work, and paid out for Sick Benefits about $30.00. The new Lodge was then started in September, 1881, with the eighteen charter members, holding its meetings in the A. 0. U. W. Hall at International Bridge. After the separation Bertie Lodge, making no progress, surrendered its charter in 1884, and in October of that year merged into International Lodge, the membership having fallen to six- teen. International Lodge making steady progress, soon found the need of increased accommodations, and steps were taken which resulted in the erection of the present Hall,^ which was completed in 1886, at a cost of $4,000. 228 94. Bertie Irie and irer the With- ' a new These lal Aid iton, to ho was decision interval Benefits tember, leefings fter the ered its ed into to sii- s, soon )s were Hall, PREAMBLE. V. Up to January, 1894, the T jdge has paid out for Benefiits as follows :— - For Sick Benefits $1,987 52 ' ' Widows' and Orphans' Benefits 849 80 *• Funeral Benefits 450 81 Total P,288 13 There is to the credit of the different funds, at 1 st Jan- uary, 1894, as follows :— GeneralFund ...$5,52146 Widows' and Orphans' Fund 1,513 81 Contingent Fund 25 30 Total $7,060 57 Which is invested as follows :— Cash in Bank $1,377 77 In tteal Hastate 4 287 58 In Furniture, etc .!..!.....*....!, l[395 22 Total $7,060 57 Present membership, January, 1894, is 154, and prospects bright. [ahbess&ient system.' THE Odd Fellows' Relief Association of Canada. .a The Odd Fellows' Relief Association of Canada was incorporated in 187'^ under Ontario Statute 37, Cap. 34, and is designed to contribute to the permanence and welfare of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows within the Dominion, by providing an insurance of $500, $1,000, $1,500, $2,000 in case of death, and a disability benefit not to exceed $500. It makes bi-monthly assessments of a fixed amount, graded in accordance with the age of the member at joining. The assessments are payable on the 15th of the following months : January, March, May, July, September and November. OUK rates op assessments (six calls). Age $500 m,OQO $1,500 $2,000 21. .73. .1 45. .2 09. .2 73 22. .73. .1 46. .2 10. .2 75 23. .74. .1 47. .2 12. .2 78 24. .74. .1 49. .2 15. .2 80 25. .75. .1 50. .2 16. .2 82 26. .75. .1 51. .2 18. .2 85 27. .76. .1 52. .2 20. .2 87 28. .76. .1 52. .2 21. .2 90 29. .77. .1 55. .2 23. .2 92 30. .78. .1 57. .2 27. .2 97 31. .79. .1 59. .2 30. .3 01 32. 80. .1 61. .2 33. .3 06 33. .82. .1 64. .2 37. .3 11 34. .83. .1 66. .2 40. .3 15 35. .84. .1 68. .2 44. .3 19 Age 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. $500 $1,000 85.. 1 71. 86.. 1 73. . 87.. 175. . 89 .1 78. . 91.. 182. . 92.. 1 85. . 94.. 188. . 96.. 192. . 99.. 198. .1 02. 2 03. .1 05.. 2 10. 47.. 1 10.. 2 20. 48.. 1 15.. 2 31. 49.. 1 23.. 2 $1,500 .1 48. .2 51. .2 55. .2 59. .2 65. .2 69. .2 .2 .2 .2 .3 .3 .3 74. 80. 88. 97. 07. 21. 39. $2,000 .3 25 .3 29 .3 34 3 39 .3 47 .3 63 .3 60 .3 67 .3 79 .3 90 .4 04 .4 22 .4 46 46.. 3 61.. 4 76 The rates on $500 benefits do not include the percentage of expenses . Those who ask for and receive $500 benefits are generally members who desire an increase in the insurance the^ carry. New members seeking $500 benefits must pay their proportion of expenses, at the rate of $1 per year. The proportion of expenses is added in the table of rates in all amounts of $1,000 and over. RELIEF ASSOCIATION, vil. inada. ADA was . 34, and elfare of ominion, 12,000 in $500. t, graded ng. The months : nber. 00 $2.ooa 8.. 3 25 1..3 29 5.. 3 34 9. 3 39 5.. 3 47 9.. 3 63 4.. 3 60 I0..3 67 8.. 3 79 7.. 3 90 7.. 4 04 II.. 4 22 9.. 4 46 1..4 76 rentage of nefits are insurance must pay rear. The tes in all THE ADMISSION FEES. These are paid only once, at the time of joining the Asso- ciation, and are graded according to the age of the applicant, thus : $500 $1,000 $1,500 sa,ooo From 21 to 29 yrs $ 1 00. .$ 2 00. .$ 3 00. .$ 4 00 From 30 to 34 yrs 150.. 3 00.. 4 60., 6 00 From 36 to 39 yrs 2 60.. 5 00.. 7 60.. 10 00 From 40 to 44 yrs 3 00.. 6 00.. 9 00.. 12 00 From 45 to 49 yrs 5 00. . 10 00. . 15 00. . 20 00 The fee for medical examination is $1. This is in addition to admission fees as above given. OUR SPECIAL OFFER. Every initiate into the Order who will apply for member- ship within thiHy days of the date of his Lodge medical examination will have free admission, (provided he be under 36 ^ears of age), and uses the Lodge medical examination. This offer is strictly limited to thirty days, and it is further conditional on the fact that the proper form of medical blank is used by the applicant's Lodge. THE DISABILITT FEATURE. A point which makes the Association attractive to young men is its disability feature. If the member is insured for $600 he is paid $250 on furnishing proof of permanent dis- ability through loss of hand, arm or leg, total blindness, or spinal injury. If he is insured for $1,000 or over, the sum of $500 is paid upon the disability being established. POINTERS OF IMPORTANCE. It is purely an Odd Fellows' Association. Does business only with members of the Order. It is the only Insurance Association of the kind doing business in Canada and authorized to use the name of the Order. Its record in the matter of prompt settlement of claims is unparalleled. It disbursed in benefits between July 1st, 1892, and June 30th, 1893, $45,600. Its Reserve Fund now is $50,000, and is constantly grow- ing. This fund is safely and profitably invested with chartered banks and in debentures of the soundest financial institutions in Canada. VIU. RELIEF ASSOCIATION. \ \ It has paid out to beneficiaries since its organization the sum of $H50,000. Its limit of age is fifty years. All members of the Order under that age, who can pass a satisfactory medical examina- tion, should hold a policy in the Odd Fellows' Belief Associa- tion of Canada. YEARLY COST OF AFEMBERSHIP. For convenience the yearly cost of carrying the insurance is here given : Age $1,000. .tp1,500. {^2,000. Age ,*1,000. )$ 1,500. $2,000. 21. . 8 70.. .12 54.. ..16 38 36. .10 26.. ..14 88. ..19 60 22. . 8 76.. .12 60.. .16 50 37. .10 38.. ..15 06. ..19 74 23 . 8 82. . .12 72.. ..16 68 38. .10 50.. ..15 30. ..20 04 24. . 8 94.. .12 90.. ..16 80 39. .10 68.. ..15 54. ..20 34 25. . 9 00.. . 12 96.. ..16 92 40. .10 92.. ..15 90. ..20 82 26. . 9 06.. .13 08.. ..17 10 41. .11 10.. ..16 14. ..21 18 27. . 9 12.. .13 20.. .17 22 42. .11 28.. ..16 44. ..21 60 28. . 9 18.. .13 26.. .17 40 43. .11 52.. ..16 80. . .22 02 29. . 9 30.. .13 38.. ..17 52 44. .11 88.. ..17 28. ..22 74 30. . 9 42.. .13 62.. ..17 82 45. .12 18.. ..17 82. ..23 40 31. . 9 54.. .13 80.. ..18 06 46. .12 60.. .18 42. ..24 24 32. . 9 66.. .13 98.. ..18 36 47. .13 20.. ..19 26. ..25 32 33. . 9 84.. .14 22.. ..18 66 48. 13 86.. ..20 34. . 26 76 34. . 9 96 . .14 40.. ..18 90 49. .14 76.. ..21 66. ..28 56 35. .10 08.. .14 64.. ..19 14 (11) Brakemen or yardmen shall not be eligible for mem- bership, but members of the Association, on becoming brake- men or yardmen, shall be transferred to the extra-hazardous class and pay the extra-hazardous rate, but on ceasing to be so employed, shall, if otherwise qualified, be replaced in the ordinary class. (12) That such members as are engaged in blasting, mining or sub-marine callings, or in manufacturing explosives, or as glass-blowers, saloon and hotel- keepers, or bar-tenders, or in navigation of lakes, rivers and seas, shall pay $2 extra per year along with the call due on May 1.5th. (13) Engineers and firemen on railways shall be rated in the ordinary class. ition the he Order examina- l Associa- PREFACE. nsurance *2,000. ..19 60 .19 74 ..20 04 ..20 34 ..20 82 ..21 18 ..21 60 ..22 02 ..22 74 ..23 40 ..24 24 ..25 32 . 2tt 76 ..28 56 or rnem- ig brake- azardous ng to be id in the mining es, or as irs, or in xtra per rated in ODDFELLOWSHIP having increased so rapidly, and spread its organization within a few years far and wide over the civilized world, has naturally attracted the attention of nearly all classes of the community. Seventy-five years have scarcely passed since the birth of American Oddfellowship, and now over seven hundred thou- sand men are among its votaries. It cannot be said that its rapid growth was the result of accident, or in consequence of its novelty ; for it was solely because of its adaptation to the wants of mankind. Oddfellowship teaches in the most beauti- ful and forcible manner the all-important lesson of Fraternity — that all men are as one family, and are therefore brethren. The great duties of our Order, by and through which we aim to improve and exalt the character of our Members, are five in number ; 1st, To visit the sick ; 2nd, To relieve the (jlis'7'essed; 3rd, To burp the dead; 4th, To educate the orphan ; 6th To aid the ividaw. And in obedience to these commands over three million dollars have been expended during the past year for these noble purposes. Yet Odd- fellowship is not merely a beneficial society, having for ita single purpose the relief of its Members in the struggles inci- dent to human society. It seeks to improve and elevate the character of man— to imbue him with proper conceptions of his capabilities for good, to enlighten his mind, and to enlarge the sphere of his affections. It, therefore, com- mends itself alike to the high, the low, the rich, and the poor, as one of the noblest charities the world ever saw. The principles of Oddfellowship are those of humanity and religion ; its object is to promote the general good of man- kind, and spread abroad the light of morality and knowledge. It not only benefits the common cause of philanthropy, but insures to its Members in the hour of adversity and tribula- tion a source of safety and comfort that none can destroy. The ties that bind us together are never surrendered ; our olaims of brotherhood are only dissolved by death— no, not even death can rend them — they descend to the widow $,nd orphan. fl. PREFACE. n-. The language of our Order is more potent than any strain of eloquence that ever fell upon the ear. A stranger, penni- less and friendless in a foreign land, breathes its tones, and his necessities are relieved. Sickness comes and lays its paralyzing hand upon him, and though no friends or relatives are near, a Brother of the ** Mystic Tie " administers to his wants and soothes his distresses. The sick among our own Brethren are not left to the cold hand of public charity : they are visited, and their wants provided for, out of the fund they themselves have contributed to raise, and which, in times of need, they can honourably claim without the humiliation of suing for public or individual relief, from which the freeborn mind recoils with disdain, until overwhelmed in insufferable want and misery. We are obliged, if need be, to perform the last solemn office to the remains of a departed Brother, and see them consigned with respectful decency to the bosom of our mother earth. To the living our fraternal solicitude is no less exercised. It is our enjoined duty to watch over the conduct of Brethren, even in their common intercourse with men, as well as one with another ; and to remonstrate with those who wander from the paths of rectitude or trespass upon the rules of morality. It has been said that ours is a secret Order, and that secrecy is disconsonant with innocence. True it is, that we are in part a secret society ; but is secrecy a crime ? The world it- self, the universe, the God of eternal truth, are surrounded with an imiienetrable veil that no mortal eye ever pierced ; and shall it be aenied that these exist, because their secrets are not revealed at our bidding ? Shall we pronounce them evil because their operations are hidden from our view and above our comprehension ? So far from secrecy being an objection to our Order, we claim it as a recommendation. It is the Mystic Tie that binds us together in indissoluble Brotherhood, prompting us to deeds of brotherly love and benevolence : it comes and entwines it- self around our fraternity, like the refreshing yet invisible breeze that at summer noontide fans our burning forehead, invigorating the system with its coolness, and gladdening our hearts with its freshness and purity. In this respect we have the sanction of ages. "We challenge any one to point out a single nation or people, whose career is sketched on the page of history, among whom there did not exist secret institutions. To go further, there is not an enlightened Government now existing on the face of the globe that does not permit its legis- lative councils to resolve themselves into secret conclave. PREFACE, IIL Even in our own country, under our own Constitution, the legislative bodies can close their doors, and sit for days for weeks, for months, concocting measures of vital importance to the entire population, and should any member of tnat body dare to reveal its operations he would subject himself to the severest censure, if not to expulsion. To be initiated as a Member of our Order is not, as many suppose, *'to take a leap in the dark." The fundamental principles of the Order are before the world ; its deeds are not concealed from public scrutiny ; while the Constitution and Laws of our Society are within the reach of all who wish to examine them. But then, our mysteries within the inner veil of our altars, that none except Members of the fraternity are permitted to behold : solemn and sublime truths are there inculcated that have never reached the ear of any save those who have proved themselves worthy of the sacred trust. They have remained there for ages— hallowed archives in the sanc- tuary of our temple — and have never crossed its portal ; and there, we hope and pray, they will ever remain, unsullied, inviolate and untarnished. Our Order is the handmaid of virtue and religion, and it must flourish. It calls into life and action the best and holiest feelings of our nature, and success must crown our efforts. Our course is onward, and we may look forward with confidence to a day, not far distant, when our Society shall find an abiding place in every village and hamlet in our land, and the smoke of our altars shall go up from a thousand hills. Lasskssment system.] CONSTITUTION. As Adopted at Toronto, August 14th, 1890. PREAMBLE. BY the authority vested in it by its Charter, and by the laws and usages of the Order, the Grand Lodge of Ontario, of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, hereby ordains the following as the CONSTITUTION of all Sub- ordinate Lodges working under its immediate jurisdiction :— TITLES AND POWERS. Clause 1.— This lodge shall be constituted of at least five members of the Third Degree, or Degree of Truth, and shall be hailed and entitled International Lodge, No. 228, I.O.O.F., of Ontario, and shall possess the full powers and privileges of a Subordi- nate Lodge, holding a legal, unreclaimed and valid Charter, duly granted and formally presented by the Grand Lodge of Ontario. MEMBERSHIP. Clause 2. — Candidates for membership, by initiation, in this lodge, must be free, white males, of not less than twenty- one years of age, of good moral character, and in sound health, and resident within the jurisdiction of this Lodge. Clauses. — Every application for membership must be submitted in writing in the form provided by the Sovereign Grand Lodge, and must be accompanied by a reference to at least two other members of the Lodge, and a certificate of ^ood health from a physician selected by the Lodge, on the form provided by the Grand Lodge. Clause 4. — The application so made shall be referred to a committee of three members, two of whom shall be appointed by the N. G., and one by the V. G., who shall report thereon at the next regular meeting unless excused by a two-thirds vote of the members present, or unless the application be withdrawn by the proposer. iti 2 CONSTITUTION, Clause 5.— A ballot shall be taken on the application immediately after the presentation of such report, when, if less than three black balls be found, the candidate shall be accepted ; if three or more, he shall be be rejected, and so declared ; and any proposition fee prepaid by him shall be returned. Clause 6. — Any Brother or Ancient Oddfellow, desirous of joining this Lodge, must present a Withdrawal Card or Dismissal Certificate from the Lodge of which he was pre- viously a member, and his application shall then be disposed of according to the above regulations, provided that, in case of the application of a brother, who, within six months pre- vious to such application, has been a member of a Lodge which has merged into or united with this Lodge, the vote necessary to receive shall be a majority vote by ballot. Clause 7. — Any candidate requiring admission more than thirteen weeks after his election must be again proposed and balloted for, as in the case of a new candidate. Clause 8. — The rejection of any candidate for membership shall be immediately intimated to every Subordinate Lodge in the city, town or village in which such rejection takes place. Clause 9. — No candidate for membership by initiation who has been rejected can again be proposed until at least six months after his rejection. Clause 10.— No person shall be admitted to honorary membership in this Lodge, nor hold membership in this or any other Subordinate Lodge in this Order at the same time. Clause 11. — No proposition for membership, either by initiation or by card, shall be received or acted upon, if the applicant's residence be out of this jurisdiction (without the consent of the Grand Master of the jurisdiction in which he resides), nor if his residence be nearer to any other Lodge by the nearest travelled route, unless consent of the latter be obtained ; and in the event of the violation of this clause, this Lodge shall pajr over all fees received froni such applicant to the Lodge within whose jurisdiction he resided, and shall also be liable to suspension by the Grand Lodge or Grand Master. Clause 12. — This Constitution for the government of Sub- ordinate Lodges, and the By-laws and Kules of Order made thereunder, and the Constitution and By-laws and Rules of Order of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, shall constitute the «.! i CONSTITUTION, 8 contract^* ^een the Order and each member thereof ; and every meiritler from the time of his initiation or admission by card, and so long as he continues in membership in the Order, shall be bound by every clause and article therein contained, and shall be subject thereto in every particular. Clause 13. — Every member shall sign the Constitution and By-laws of this Lodge on his adixiission thereto, but such signature shall not be necessary for the authentication of the aforesaid contract, which contract is complete by the mem- ber s initiation or admission by card, such admission by card dating always from the time that he has been accepted by vote of this Lodge ; and every member shall be subject to the said laws as aforesaid, although he may not have signed his name thereto. DEGREES. Clause 14.— Every member previous to his receiving any of the degrees* shall present a certificate from the P. S. that he is not in arrears to the lodge, and that he has paid all charges for the said degree ; after which he shall be balloted for. Balloting shall be had when the lodge is open in the Third Degree, and one ballot shall be taken for all the degrees for which he has applied. Clause 15. — If, on such ballot, three or more black balls appear, the applicant shall be rejected, otherwise he shall be considered eligible, and shall be admitted to the Degree or Degrees applied for. In case of rejection he shall not be again balloted for to receive the Degrees unless two weeks' notice is given immediately preceding the meeting at which such ballot is taken. CARDS. Clause 16. — Any member in good standing and clear of the books, desiring to withdraw from this Lodge, may signify such desire either personally in open Lodge or by a letter addressed to the Secretary, whereupon the Lodge shall pro- ceed to a ballot, with ball ballots, and a majority vote of the members present shall be necessary to the granting of such Withdrawal Card. If a majority of the members present refuse to grant such Card, the applicant therefor may tender a written resignation of his membership, and shall be entitled to receive from the Secretary, under the seal of the Lodge, a certificate that he has resigned membership, and such certifi- cate shall be sufficient evidence that the member was in good 4 CONSTITUTION. standing at the time of his resignation ; provided that, upon the refusal of the Card, the member applying for the same shall have the right of appeal to the Grand Lodge. Clause 17. — Any member of this Lodge in good standing and free from all charges sliall be entitled to a Visitin? Card (m payment of all dues for the period for which said Card is required, and of a fee not exceeding fifty cents. During recess of the Lodge such Card may be issued by the N. G. and Secretary. RE-ADMISSION. Clause 18.— Should any member receiving a Withdrawal Card from this Lodge apply within twelve months thereafter to be re-admitted to membership and be accepted, the Lodge may remit in his favour the entrance fee, or any portion thereof. OFFICERS. ELECTIVE OFFICERS. Clause 19. — The elective officers of this Lodge shall be Noble Grand, Vice-Grand, Recording Secretary, Permanent Secretary and Treasurer. Clause 20. — No brother shall be eligible for the office of N.G. until he has served a term as V.G., nor of V.G. until he has served a term in some inferior office, except that of Chaplain, has attained the Third Degree and is in good standing. All officers shall be eligible for re-election. Clause 21. — Nominations for the elective offices shall be made only at the two meetings next preceding that fixed for the elections thereto, and no nominee shall be balloted for who has not signified his willingness to accept the office for which he may be named. Clause 22. — The election of officers shall take place at the last regular meeting in each term. If for any elective office, or for the office of Representative to the Grand Lodge, only one member shall be in nomination, such member shall be declared elected by acclamation ; should there be two or more candidates duly nominated, the members present shall proceed to elect one of such candidates by ballot ; and only members in good standing shall be entitled to vote. Clause 23. — A majority of all the legal votes cast shall be necessary to election. Should there be no choice of an officer on any ballot, a new ballot shall forthwith take place, and CONSTITUTION, fH after each ballot the name of each candidate who may have received the smallest number of votes, as well as those who shall receive no votes, shall be withdrawn. APPOINTED OFFICERS. Clause 2 1. --The appointed officers of this Lodge shall be W., C, O.G., I.G, U.S.N.G., L.S.N.G., li.S.V.G., L.S.V.G., R.S.S. and L.S.S., and the Lodge may at its option add a Chaplain. Clause 25.— These officers shall be appointed by the N.G.. immediately after his installation, except the R.S.V.G. and L. S. V. G., who shall be appointed at the same time by the V. G. Clause 26. — All members appointed as officers must be in good standing and must have attained to the Third Degree. Clause 27. — The N. G., with the consent of the Lodge, may appoint as O. G. a brother of the Third Degree balong- ing to any other Lodge in this jurisdic*^*on. Clause 28.— This Lodge may at any time elect a Physician, Solicitor, or other officer, required for the operation of the legitimate work of the Lodge, but the person so elected, shall not, as such officer, be subject to any of the laws of the Order relating to membership, qualification, or honours, and may be elected under a by-law, resolution, or in any manner and At any time that the Lodge may decide. '•V installation. Clause 29. — The officers of this Lodge shall be installed at the first regular meeting in the term for which they have been elected or appointed, except that the installation of an officer chosen to fill a vacancy may take place on the night of his election or appointment. An officer re-elected or re-appointed must be again installed. " !.., ' vacancies in office. •., : Clause 30. —Any office, the occupant of which may have been absent without satisfactory excuse from three successive regular meetings, may be declared vacant by vote of the Lodge, on a motion to that effect, provided notice of such motion has been given at the regular meeting previous to that aft which the vote is to be taken. f ^. 228 6 CONSTITUTION, Clause 31. — Any vacancy in office by resignation, death or otherwise, shall be filled by election or appointment, as the case may be. In the case of elective officers, the election may take place on the second nii(ht of nomination ; and the members so elected or appointed shall be entitled to the privileges and hon<^rs of the office, provided they complete the term. DUTIES AND POWERS. Clause 32. — The officers of this Lodge shall perform such duties and be invested with such powers as are prescribed by the Chargs Books and Usages of the Order, the Laws of the Grand Lodge of Ontario and of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, and the By-laws and Resolutions of this Lodge. SESSIONS, TERMS AND RETURNS. SESSIONS. Clause 33. — This Lodge shall hold its meetings weekly or semi-monthly, on such evening and at such time as may be provided by its By-laws, provided always, that if its terms are semi-annual, twenty-six nights' service shall constitute the term of office, and if yearly not less than twenty-four. Clause 34. — Special sessions may be called by the N. G., or, in the absence of that officer from the place, by the V. G., such notice therefor being given as may be required by the By-laws of the Lodge. The notice shall contain the particu- lar reason for calling the same, and no business but that expressed in such notice shall be entered upon at such special meeting. It shall be the duty of the N. G. to call a special meeting when requested in writing so to do by not less than five members. Clause 35. — Should any regular meeting fall upon any legally established or recognized holiday, the Lodge may, by resolution passed at the preceding regular meeting, omit such meeting ; and any business that should by law or resolution be transacted at that time shall be taken up at the regular meeting following. Clause 36. — No business shall be transacted at any regular or special meeting, unless at least five members of this Lodge \jK3 i;hen present, nor otherwise than according to Rules of Order annexed to this Constitution. Clause 37. — Members of other Lodges may be admitted as Si: CONSTITUTION, 1 visitors, provided they give the password for the term, present a proper card, or are introducea by an elective Grand Officer, or by any Representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge from the Grand Lodge or Grand Encampment of Ontario. TERMS. Clause 38. — The terms of this Lodge shall be semi annual or annual, as provided by its By-laws, and shall commence on the first regular meetings in July and January respectively if semi-annual, and on the first regular meeting in January if annual. Clause 39. — Every term shall be held to close on the day on which the succeeding one may commence, and at the mo- ment the Lodge opens. RETURNS. Clause 40.— It shall be the duty of the N. G, and P. S. to prepare and forward to the Grand Secretary of Ontario, immediately on the expiry of their term of office, a regular return of the work of such term, with the result of election of officers, etc., in accordance v/ith such blank form of semi- annual or annual return as the Grand Lodge may from time to time direct to be used. Clause 41. —Such semi-annual return shall be accompanied by the amount due the Grand Lodge, the same being twenty- five cents for each unsuspended member on said return. Clause 42. — A fine of two dollars shall be payable by this Lodge for every month that may elapse after the close of any semi-annual term and until the returns required by the pre- seding clauses are placed in the possession of the Grand Lodge ; «nd a further fine of fifty cents per day for every day that \iall elapse after the 25th day of July, until the returns for ^erm preceding are sent to the Grand Secretary. Clause 43.— Should this Lodge, or the officers thereof, fail to make the returns required by the preceding clauses for twelve months, it shall thereby become liable to the forfei- ture of its Charter, and it shall be the duty of the last installed officers to tra'iismit or surrender to the Grand Master, on requisition jrom hiin to that effect (or to such other brother as may } e appointed by the Grand Lodge ot Grand Master to recc.ve the same), the Charter, books, papers, furniture and funds of the Lodge. 8 CONSTITUTIO^r, FUNDS. CONTRIBTJTIONS. Clause 44. — There shil! he one general fund for the pay- ment of all benefitH, chrrity and expenses of maintenance ; l)nt the Lodge may provide, by its By-laws, for the institu- tion of a special fund or funds, for any of the benevolent purposes contemplated by the Order. Clause 45. — The receipts and disbursements on account of any special fund shall be kept separate and distinct from the general fund, and any money appropriated to a Widows' and Orphans' fund shall be used only for the payment of benefits and relief to the widows and orphans of deceased members of this Lodge. No portion of the regular dues, initiation or degree fees of the Lodge shall be applied to a C(mtingent fund or special ftmd provided for amusement or 3ntertainment purposes, or for any purpose otlier than the payment of benefits, 'olief and general maintenance. Clause 40. — The initiation fee of this Lodge must be paid, in every case, previous to the admission of the candidate, and shall not be less than five dollars ; and the fees for Degrees shall not be at a less rate than two dollars for each of the three Degrees. Clause 47. — The contribution of each member to the general fund of this Lodge shall be determined by By-laws, Erovided it be not less than ten cents per week ; and the lodge may require the same to be paid quarterly in advance. Clause 48.— The fee for a Withdrawal or Visiting Card shall not exceed fifty cents, and may be applied to the general fund or any special fund, as the Lodge may provide by its By-laws. Clause 49. — Such moneys in possession of the Lodge as may not be required for immediate use may be invested in stock debentures, or securities of the Government of Canada, or of the Province of Ontario, or in securities which are a first charge on lands held in fee simple ^ but in no case shall they be loaned to members of the Order, nor shall they be loaned to individuals on personal security, or invested in private enterpriees of any kind. Clause 50. — Whenever the available cas!: assets of this Lodge shall be reduced below an amount equal to ten dollars lor each unsuspended m mber, the Lodge may, eiiher hy CONSTITUTION. V By-law or by resolution adopted after two weeks' notice, aHsesH its memberH equally in a sum sufficient to increase tho funds to the amount required to make up the deficiency. DISBURSEMENTS. Clause 51.— Everj[ member, qualified as required by the By-laws, if rendered incai>■ ; ■ I * C ^mmittee- f 1| :: RULES OF PROCEDURE ON TRIALS, Form E,-PLEAS IN DEFENCE. 1. A.B. mentioned in the charge and specifications, preferred by B.B., on the day of say : 1st. That the offence in the charge mentioned is not within -the legal jurisdiction of the lodge. 2nd. That I am not guilty. 3rd. Guilvy. 4th. I admit the fact stated, but will justify the alleged offence. 5th. The complaint is frivolous. Form F.— REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TRIAL. (Date) 189... To Lodge No I.O.O.F. : The undersigned (a majority of the) committee appointed tc invecttigate the charge and specifications preferred by against respectfully report as follows :— (state finding on each specification.) The minutes of the committee, evidence taken, and papers pertaining to the trial, are submitted here- with. (Signed by the Committee.) Form G.-DECLARATION OF WITNESS. You sincerely declare, upon your honour as an Oddfellow, that the evidence you shall give in the matter of against nowpen see that all the officers of the Lodge and the members of Committees perform their respective duties as enjoined by the respective charges and laws ; to take care that all fines, not requiring a vote of the Lodge for their imposition, be punctually charged on the books of the P.S. ; to exercise a vigilant supervision in regard to all irregularities subjecting Brothers to fines or other penalties at the vote of the Lodge, to bring the same before the Lodge, whenever known to him, without fear or favour ; to take charge of the Charter of the Lodge, and have it always in the Lodge while in ses- sion ; to summon special meetings, whenever he may consider it necessary, or when requested to do so by any five mem- bers of the Lodge in good standing ; to appoint all officers and committees not otherwise provided for ; to fill by appoint- ment all vacancies occurring in committees or in offices origin- ally filled by his appointment ; to examine the ballot-box after every ballot for members ; to ascertain and announce to the li. S. the result of all ballotings and votes; to give the casting vote in case of a tie, on any question, except those decided by ballot ; to present a copy of the Constitution and By-laws to every Brother on his admission ; to ascertain from the P. S. the amount of his receipts since last Lodge night, and announce the same to the Lodge ; to cause the R. S. to invite Brothers to attend the funeral of any Brother for whom the Lodge may be chargeable with a Fimeral Benefit ; to take charge of such funeral, in the absence of competent relatives, and receive the amount of and regulate the disbursement ; to draw upon the Treasurer for all sums voted by the Lodge, or necessary for the payment of any Benefits due under these laws ; to act as chairman of the Visiting Committee, and, in the absence of any Elective Officer, or other Officer appointed by the N. G., he shall ap- point a qualified Brother, p7'o tem.^ to perform the duties of such Officer ; he shall perform all other duties pertaining to his office as prescribed by the Constitution or By-laws of the Lodge, or by the Charges and Usages of the Order ; and 26 BY-LAWS. shall not make or second any motion, or take part in any debate, while in the chair, except in case of appeal from hi»^ (lecision. Duties of the Vice-Grand. 14. — It shall be the duty of the Vice-Grand to assist the N. G., and in his absence to take his chair, except during an initiation, visitation of Grand Officers, or other important occasion, when he may cause the same to be done by a P.G.; to appoint his own supporters, and the minority of all Com- mittees on Character ; to assist in examinations of the ballot at elections for membership ; to act as a member of the Visit- ing Committee, and whenever the N. G. is absent to act as chairman thereof; to take special charge of the door under the N.G. ; and to perform such other duties as are prescribed by the charges of his office and the usages of the Order. Duties of the Recording Secretary. 15. — It shall be the duty of the Recording Secretary to keep an accurate record of the proceedings of the Lodge ; to take charge of and keep in safety the seal of the Lodge ; to keep carefully and in good order all books, papers, and other property belonging to his office, and to deliver the same to his successor in like good order ; to fill up all certificates and cards granted by the Lodge ; to write and duly despatch and copy into the letter book, all communications ordered by this Lodge, and to read the same at the next regular meeting under the head of unfinished business ; to punctually issue all notices required by order of the N. G. or of the Lodge ; to inform all candidates of their election or rejection, when the proposer of such candidate declines to do so, but without disclosing any other fact or circumstance connected there- with ; to examine the Black-Book in reference to all proposi- tions for membership, and to acquaint the Committee on Character with the result of such examination ; to fill out for the chairman of such committee a notice containing the names of the committee, and also those of the candidate and referees ; to preserve and file all written resolutions, motions, accounts and reports, upon which action has been taken by the Lodge ; to keep written up in good order all books placed in his charge, and to carefully preserve all papers left with him ; to attest all warrants for moneys ordered to be^ paid at regular meetings, with seal of Lodge, attaching said warrants to accounts when such are rendered ; to advise the P. S. of all votes of the Lodge imposing any assessment, B Y-LA WS. 27 rt in any 1 from his assist the iuring an mportant yaP.G.; ■ all Com- the ballot the Visit- to act as under the scribed by 3r. ry to keep ; to take ; to keep ind other e same to cates and •atch and }d by this ' meeting illy issue Lodge ; m, when without id there- proposi- littee on fill out img the date and motions, n taken 11 books 1 papers iered to itaching o advise jssment, or imposing or remitting any fine, and also of all fines other- wise incurred by any Brother ; and perform all such other duties consistent with his office, as may be required of him by the Lodge, or by his charge of office ; and for such services he shall receive 10c. per annum for each unsuspeuded member. Duties of the Permanent Secretary. 16.- -It shall be the duty of the Permanent Secretary to keep just and true accounts between the Lodge and its mem- bers ; to charge and collect punctually all dues, charges, assessments and fines ; to notify every Brother, by means of a written or printed circular, mailed to his address, a-o least two weeks previous to the close of each quarter, of the amount of his arrears, and of the amount of his regular dues for the three months in advance ; to call the special attention of every Brother owing dues for eleven or seventeen calendar months, as the case may be, to the provision? of these laws in such cases, by means of a written or printed notice, to be mailed to his address ; to advise the N. G., from time to time, of the names v)f all Brothers owing dues for twelve or eighteen calendar months, to the end that such provisions may be punctually carried into effect ; to receive all moneys due to the Lodge, and pay over the same forthwith to the Treasurer, taking his receipt for the same ; to furnish the Lodge, at the first meeting iu each term with a written statement of all moneys received by him during the past term ; to have his books written up tor the Finance Commit- tee within twenty-four hours of the last meeting in each term ; to deliver up in good ord'.r for his successor all books, papers, and other property appertaining to his office ; to make out at the end of his term, for the Grand Lodge, a full return of the proceedings of the Lodge during the term ; and for such services he shall be paid 10c. per annum for each unsuspended member. Duties of the Treasurer. 17.— Tt shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive from the P.S. allmoneys of the Lodge, and carefully to take charge of and deal with the same in such manner as may be required by the By-laws of the Lodge, or by any vote of the Lodge, duly passed and in conformity therewith ; to pay all warrants signed by the N. G. on account of lenefits due under these laws, and also all other warrants signed by the N. G. and R. S., bub none others ; to keep a correct account of all moneys coming into his hands ; to advise the P. S. punctually 2cS BY-LAWti. of th3 .state of his books whenever the said P. S. may require the levyiriu- of any assesamant under these laws ; to lay before the Lodg-e a statement of its receipts and disbursements at the first regular meeting in each term ; to have his books written up for the Finance Committee within twenty-four hours after the last regular meeting in each term ; and to deliver up, when legally called upon, all moneys, bonds, books, papers, and other property of the Lodge, which may be in his possession or charge, to his successor in office, or to any other J3rother or Brothers whom the Lodge may appoint to receive the same. Prior to his installation in office, the Treas- urer shall give to the N. G. or V. G. or to the Lodge, as the case may be, a bond, with two sureties, to be approved by the Lodge, for the term for which he may serve, subject to such penalties and on such conditions as from time to time may be i)rescribed jy the Lodge. Lod(je Trustees. 18.~There shall be three Trustees of this Lodge, who shall be nominated and elected by ballot ; such election to take place on the second meeting of January. At the first elec- tion of Trustees under these By-laws the first Trustee elected shall be elected to serve for three years, the second for two years, and the third for one year. At each subsequent an- nual election one Trustee shall be elected to serve for three years, in the place of the Trustee whose term has expired ; or the Lodge may elect at any regular meeting one or more Trustees to fill vacancy caused by removal or resignation, said election to be for the unexpired term of the person in whose place he has been elected. The duties of the Trustees shall be to take charge of the funds and buildings of the Lodge, except such funds as may be deemed necessary to remain in the hands of the Treasurer, and invest the same, subject to the approval of the Lodge. The Trustee selected to take charge of the bank books and moneys of the Lodge shall be guaranteed by some guarantee company for such an amount as the Lodge may decide, the cost to be borne by the Lodge. All Brothers elected as Trustees must be mem- bers of the Degree of Truth at the time of their election. Duties of the Warden. 19. — It shall be the duty of the Warden to take charge of the regalia and other property of the Lodge, except when a keeper is employed for that purpose ; to act as chairman of the Propel ty Committee, and to perform such other duties li Y-LA WS. 29 require y before lents at a books ity-four and to bonds, 1 may be ►r to any point to e Treas- e, as the oved by bject to to time iio shall to take st elec- elected for two ent an- ir three red ; or Dr more nation, irson in rustees of the ary to same, elected Lodge uch an rne by 3 mem- ion. arge of vhen a nan of duties as are prescribed by the Charge of his ottice ; and for suc'n duties he shall be entitled to receive such sum as the liodge may from timfe to time determine. Duties of the Chaplain, 'i'O. — The Chaplain shall assist in opening and closing the Lodge, according to the requirements of his office. Officers to Know their Duties. 2L — Every Officer who may be required to state his duties, or to deliver any Charge in the Lodge, shall commit his part to memory within two week's after his installation. Dismissal of Officers. 22. — Any jfficer charged with official misconduct may be suspended or dismissed from office, by a vote of two-thirds of the Brothers of the Lodge [present, and voting on any motion to that effect ; provided always, that he has first received a fair trial according to clauses 58-62 of the Constitution. COMMITTEES AND THEIK DUTIES. Standing Committees. 23. — The X. G., upon thi night of his installation, shall aj)- point (subject to the approval of the Lodge) the following Standing Committees to serve for the current term, viz. : A Visiting and a Property Committee. Visiting Committee. 24. — The Visiting Committee shall consist of seven or more members, of whom the N.C and V. G. shall be two, ex-officio. 25. — It shall be the duty of each member of this Commit- tee (on the day set apart for him) to visit every sick Brother of this Lodge, after receiving information of his illness (pro- vided he be within the jurisdiction of this Lodge), and to render him such necessary aid as the law provides and the Lodge directs. 2(). — It shall be the duty of the chairman of this Committee to make such arrangements that sick Brothers of this Lodge, if within the jurisdiction of this Lodge, shall be visited at least once each day, during their illness, by one or more members of this Committee ; to keep a correct roll of the names of the Brothers in the order in which they were initi- ated, for the use of the Committee, (said roll to toe furnished y 30 BY-LAWS. by the P. S.), and, when circumstances require, it shall be the duty of each member, on the day set apart for him to visit, to call upon so many of the Brothers, in the order in which their names have been enrolled, as may be necessary to secure the attendance and services of at least two Brothers to watch nightly with sick Brothers. 27.— It shall be the duty of each member notified to attend the sick, to inform the Visiting Committee, when such notice is given, whether he will attend or not ; and when he is un- able to attend, except for sickness, or sufficient excuse to the Lodge, he shall be fined $1. 28. — In the case of contagious or infectious diseases, it shall not be incumbent on members of this Committee to visit personally, or of other Brothers to watch ; and if attend- ance be required, the Committee shall employ a competent nurse, to be paid from the funds of the Lodge. Finance Committee. 20. --The Finance Committee shall consist of three mem- bers, and shall be nominated and elected by ballot, such elec- tion to be held on the second meeting in January. At the first election under these By-laws the first member of such committee elected shall be elected to serve for three years, the second for two years, and the third for one year. At each subsequent annual election a member of the committee shall be elected to serve for three years in place of the mem- ber whose term has expired, or the Lodge may elect at any regular meeting one or more to serve on the com.mittee to fill tho vacancy caused by resignation or removal, such elec- tion to be for the unexpired term of the person in whose jjlace he has been elected, whose duty it shall be to inspect and report upon all accounts referred to them by the Lodge, at or before the regular meeting next following ; to audit the books and accounts of the Permanent Secretary and Treasurer at the end of each semi-annual term, and make a written report thereon ; and to made a report in full of the financial affairs of the Lodge at the second regular meeting in each term ; and audit the accounts of all Officers or Com- mittees charged with the receipt or expenditure of moneys of the Lodge. Property Committee . • 30. — The Property Committee shall consist of three mem- bers, including the Warden, who shall be chairman thereof y whose duty it shall be to take charge of all regalia and other BY-LAW. n ihall be him to rder in jcessary Jrothers ) attend ti notice ! is un- e to the ases, it ittee to attend- npetent 3 mem- ch elec- At the of such years, ir. At imittee mem- at any itee to h elec- whose inspect Lodge, audit ry and make a of the aeeting r Com- noneys mem- lereof ; \ other effects of the Lodge not especially entrusted to particular Officers 01 to other Committees; to procure such articles as may be necessary, or as the Lodge may direct ; to cause all repair.-i to be made to the regalia or other Lodge property, as to them may seem fit, or the Lodge direct ; and to make a full written report of their proceedings at the last meeting in each term. 31. — This Committee shall in no case expsnd a greater sum in any one term than $10, without the consent of the Lodge in regular form Committees on Character. 32. — It shall be the duty of all Committees on Character to ascertain carefully the age, state of health, profession, habits and character of the candidates referred to them ; and to report thereon to the Lodge at the next regular meeting. Dismissal of Committees. 33.— Any Committee or member or members of Committee failing to discharge their duties to the satisfaction of the Lodge, may be discharged therefrom by a vote of the Lodge to that effect ; and every Committee or member or members thereof thus discharged shall forthwith surrender, on demand to that effect, to the N. G., or such Brother or Brothers as the Lodge may appoint, all books, papers, moneys, and such other properties of the Lodge which may be in his or their hands. AD5[ISSI0N FEES. 34.— Every person admitted a member of this Lodge by Initiation, or as an Ancient Odd Fellow, shall pay an en- trance fee of $G ; and every Brother admitted by Card, $3. QUARTERLY DUES. 35. — The regular contributions payable by every Brother who may be a member of this Lodge at the time of passing these By-laws, and of those who shall hereafter be initiated or admitted by Card, shall be at the rate of §7 per year, or .$1.75 per quarter — payable at or before the close of each quarterly meeting. OTHER CHARGES. 36. — The charges for Degrees in this Lodge shall be $2 for each of the three Degrees. The amount of such charges must be deposited in the hands of the P. S. before any Brother cun be balloted for to obtain a certificate entitling him to receive 32 BY-LAWS. such Degrees, but shall be returned by the P. S. should sucli candidate be refused. 37. -For every Visiting Card a charge of 30c. shall^ be made, except as hereinafter provided for, and for each With- drawal Card a charge of 50c. FUNDS. 38.— There shall lie carried to the Credit of the Contingent Fund such money as may be provided ])y donation, resolu- tion, or otherwise, but in no case from the funds of the Lodge ; all other moneys accruing to the Lodge, except^ such as may be provided for any special fund, shall be carried to the credit of the General lienetit Fund. ASSESSMENTS. 39. —Whenever any Benefit or Benefits may become due from the fund of this Lodge in the course of any one quarter, if the books of the Lodge do not show a sufficient amount to the credit of the fund to meet such Benefit, then the P. S. shall forthwith raise in aid of the fund by an assessment to be laid in equal proportions upon all members of the L'xige, the amount necessary to meet such Benefit or Benefits. INVESTMENT OF FUNDS. 40. — Investment of any mone\'s of the Lodge, which the Lodge may not deem necessary to keep in immediate posses- sion of the Treasurer to meet ordinary disbursements, shall be made in and by the name of the Lodge (if incorporated, other- wise in the names of the Trustees of the Lodge) from time to time, in such manner and with such security as the Lodge may require ; provided always that no part of the funds shall be loaned to any member of the Order. All evidences or cer- tificates of such investments shall be kept by the Trustees, and all dividends, interest or other income accruing there- from shall be duly demanded and received by them, and the amount thereof jjaid over forthwith to the P. S. for delivery to the Treasurer. 41.. — All moneys of the Lodge, not invested as aforesaid, shall remain in the hands of the Treasurer subject to the By-laws and orders of the Lodge. 42. — No motion in any way relating to the investment of the funds of this Lodge, as provided by the By-laws, shall be put to vote at any meeting, whether regular or special, nn- BY-LA Wii. :VA d such lall be With- jingent resolu- of the )t such ried to ne due uarter, miount e P. S. ss merit ich tlie )osses- lall be other- time Lod^re s shall or cer- ustees, there- ad the 3livery resaid, to the lent of shall al, un- less two weeks' notice of such motion has been given by the mover ; nor shall any motion for the appropriation of moneys, other than for the general ])urposea of the I^odge and for the relief of members of this or distant Lodges, be put to vote unless two weeks' notice has been given, and a written v.r printed copy of such motion sent to the address of every member. Nor shall any such motion for the investment or appropriation of money be carried unless two-thirds of the members present vote in its favor SICK BENEFITS. 43. —Every Brother who is a member of this Lodge in good standing, if rendered incapable of following his usual or other obtainable occupation by sickness or disability, not proceed- inyr from drunkenness or other immoral conduct on his part, shall receive a Benefit during such sickness or disability, at the rates following : If he shall have attained the Degree of Truth, $4.00 per week ; the the Degree of Brotherly Love, S2.00 per week ; the Degree of Friendship or Initiatory De- gree, $2.00 per week ; but after one week's sickness the Bro- ther shall be entitled to Benefits proportionately for each additional day or days that he may be ill ; provided always that no Benefits shall be paid for less than one week's sickness or disability. If any Brother should be sick and unable to follow his usual or other obtainable occupation for the space of one year, he shall receive full Benefits for that time, and should he afterwards be declared unable to follow his usual or other occupation he shall receive Benefits at the rate of $60.00 per year, payable weekly. 44. — In the event of its being necessary, under the By- laws for the Lodge to provide and pay for a nurse to attend upon any sick member, he shall receive only one-half of the amount to which he would be entitled under the preceding By-law. 45. — Whenever any benefit shall accrue to the account of a Brother, payment shall be required therefrom of such quarterly dues as may be chargeable to the close of the then current quarter. 46. — If the sick or disabled Brother be a non-resident, it shall be necessary that a statement or statements of his case, setting forth the nature of his sickness or disability, and time of its commencement and duration, be transmitted to the N. G, of this Lodge, certified by the N. G. of the Lodge nearest the place where he may be for the time being resident or p 'M B Y-LA WS. detained, and under the seal of such Lod^?e ; or, if he be not near to any Lodge, by a Justice of the Peace, (Jlersyman, or licensed Physician, and such Brother shall thereupon receive the Benefits provided by the preceding sections, 47. —No Brother while under charges duly preferred against him on auy matter pertaining to his right to Benefits shall be entitle(i to such Benefits ; but if afterwards acquitted in due course, he shall then be forthwith entitled to receive any Benettt or Benetits which but for such charges would have become payable to him wlnle the same were pending. 48.— No Brother who shall be indebted to this Lodge for the amount of one quarter's dues shall become entitled to any Benetits until six weeks after such arrears have been paid in full. 49.— No Brother shall be entitled to any Benefit for sick- ness commencing while under disabilities. FUNERAL BENEFITS. 50. — On the decease of any Brother in good standing in this Lodge the sum of $i5 shall be allowed as a Funeral Benefit. BENEFITS TO WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. ,51. — The widow of a deceased member of this Lodge, in good standing at the time of his decease, he having attained the Degree of Truth, shall receive from the funds of this Lodge the sum of ($150) one hundred and fifty dollars. The widow of a Brother having attained the Degree of Brotherly Love, shall receive the sum of ($125) one hundred and twenty-five dollars. The widow of a Brother of a lower degree shall receive the sum of ($100) one hundred dollars. The above sums to be divided into twenty equal quarterly payments. .52. — Should any deceased Brother leave no widow, the same sum shall be paid in like manner for the benefit of the orphan child or children, if there be any under the age of fifteen years. ' ' 53. — Should the widow of any deceased Brother of this Lodge be guilty of unbecoming conduct the Lodge may with- hold from such widow the]Berefit above set forth, and grant the same to the orphan child or children of the deceased Brother under the age of fifteen years. . . * . 54. — No motion affecting the Benefits of any widow or orphan, in the manner referred to in the previous three BYLAWS. .ut be not lan, or receive igain&t 8 shall ;ted in ve any d have for the to any paid in »r nick- j in this rfenefit. je, ni jaine'i f this The therly ed and lower ollars. arterly )W, the of the age of of this y with- grant eceased iow or s three <;lauses, shall be put to vote unless two weeks' notice thereof be given ; nor shall such motion be adopted unless two-thirds of the members present vote in its favour. 55. — Should the family of a deceased Brother be in need of a protector or cjuardian the Lodge shall, to the best of its power, protect and as,^ist them, and endeavour to place them in such a position as to enable them to be useful to them- selves and to society. RELIEF IN SPECIAL CASKS. 5(). — Whenever it may become known that any Brother of this Lodge has been reduced to a state of pecuniary distress, by any sudden and unlooked-for dispensation, his case shall be referred to a special committee of three Brothers, whose duty it shall be to examine into the same, and report to the Lodge whether any and what sum in their opinion should be granted for relief ; and it shall be competent for the Lodge, by a vote of not less than two-thirds of the Brothers present, to grant him any sum not exceeding $50. 57. — If a member of a distant Lodge apply to this Lodge for relief, on presentation of his Card, his case shall be referred to the N. G. and two or more members who have attained the Degree of Truth, who shall examine him, and if satisfied, they shall be at liberty to contribute a sum not exceeding $5, to be paid at once out of the funds of the Lodge. This com- mittee shall report their action to the Lodge at the next regu- lar meeting, when, if necessary, on motion, such further sum may be voted as shall be deemed proper, not exceeding ^1(>« FINKS. 58. — Any Officer of the Lodge or Member of a Committee neglecting to perform his duty, and failing to give a satisfac- tory excuse, may be fined such sum as the Lodge may see Ht, not exceeding $2. 59. — All fines incurred by Brothers, or imposed by the Lodge, shall be forthwith charged by the P. S. to the account of the Brother incurring them ; and shall become due and payable, in all respects, as though they formed part of the regular quarterly dues for the ensuing quarter. SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION. 60. — Any Brother being twelve calendar months in arrears shall, upon due report thereof to the Lodge, be declared by 'M\ BYLAWS. the N. (>. to he suspendeil from TnemberHhip, he havin}? l)een Hrst notified of the action that would be taken, a record of wliich must l)e entered on the minutes ; unless, on account of any special circumstances, the Loil^'e see fit, ))y a vote, to determine a further term of payment, in no case to ex- ceed three mouths. (51 —Any IJrother ])eim,' eighteen calendar months in arrears shall, upon due report thereof to the Lodj^e, be de- clared by the N. G. to be suspended from membership, unless, on account of any special circumstances, the Lodge see tit by vote to determine a further term of payment, though in no case to exceed six calendar months. 62, — Any Brother guilty of improper language or conduct in Lodge ;()r who shall bring charges against a Brother on evidence which the Lodge shall not regard as surhcient to warrant him in so doing ; or who shall knowingly misrepre- sent tlio (pialitications of any candidate for admission ; or who shall al)use, or attempt to abuse, in any way, the ])enevolent intentions of the Order ; or who shall be found guilty of fraud in any business transactions, or of other dis- honorable conduct, or of habitual drunkenness or immorality, or of any infractibn of the laws of the^land, shall, after due trial, according to Constitution, be suspended from member- ship or expelled, as the Lodge may by vote determine. (i3. — No Brother shall be permitted to appear in the Lodge while under suspension from membership, nor until after he shall have jjaid up all dues to the Lodge charged or charge- able against him, as well during the term of his suspension as previous thereto. 64.— If any member of this Lodge shall disclose the rejec- tion of a candidate for initiation, or for admission by card, he shall, after due trial according to Constitution, be subject to expulsion or such other punishment as the majority of the Lodge may determine ; and whenever such rejection occurs, this clause shall be read to the Lodge. REGALIA. 65. — All officers shall wear the regalia of their respective offices, while present in the Lodge, and all members may wear the regalia of the highest Degree they have attained. DEGREES. 66.— Application for degrees and balloting thereon must be made and taken while the Lodge is open in the Degree of Truth. H Y-LA TVS. 37 lord of cconnt a, vote, to ex- ihs in be de- nnleas, 3 fit by in no ionduct ther on jient to isrepre- ion ; or ay, the e found ;her dis- lorality, ter due lember- Lodf,'e after he charge- pension rejec- card, subject of the occurs. spective rs may lined. H7. — On the rejection of any application for Degrees, the charge obtained for the same shall he at once refunded, or placed to the Brother's credit, as he may desire. OAUDS. 68. — The Lodge shall grant a Visiting Card to any Brother in good standing, on his payintr up all dues accruing during the ])eriod for which such Card is desired, including the fee for the Card ; but should a Brother pay his dues for one year or more in advance he shall be entitled to such ( -ard free. Withdrawal Cards shall be balloted for, after the applicant has paid all dues and charges to date, including the fee for the Card ; and if a majority of white balls api>ear shall be granted. KEFRESHMKNT8. ()9. — All spirituous, vinous and malt liquors shall be ex- cluded from the Lodge-room and ante-rooms, when under the control of the Lodge. AMENDMENTS. 70.— No motion to repeal, suspend or amend these Bylaws, or any part thereof, shall be put to vote until the same shall have been read in Lodge at three consecutive Regular Meetings ; nor shall the consideration of, or voting upon any such motion be postponed after such third reading, un- less by a majority vote of the Lodge ; nor shall such motion be declared to prevail unless upon the final division thereon two- thirds of the Brothers present and voting shall vote in favour of it. must be jgree of 2)S Index to Constitution. ■If i • CLAUSE. Amendments 71, By-laws 69-70, Funds— Contributions .....". 44-50, Disbursements 51-56, Membership— Cams .16-17, Degrees 14-15, Re-admission 18, Officers— Appointed 24-28, Duties and Powers 32, Elective 19-23, Installation 29, Vacancies 30-31, Penalties 57, Preamble Sessions, Terms and Returns— Returns 40-43, Sessions.. 33-37, Terms 38-39, Titles and Powers 1, Trials 58-68, Rules of Procedure on Trials Blank Forms Evidence and Witnesses Rules op Order PAQB 12 12 8 9 3 4 o 6 4 5 5 10 1 7 G 7 1 10 13 15 17 19 E. PAQB L, 12 [), 12 0, 8 B, 9 r, 3 5, 3 8, 4 8, 5 2, 6 3, 4 9, 5 1, 5 7, 10 1 3, 7 r, c ), 7 , 1 i, 10 13 15 17 Index to By-Laws. 19 * CIiAUSE. PAaE. Admission Fkes 34, 31 Amendments 70, 37 Assessments 39, 32 Benefits — Funeral 50, 34 Sick 43-49, 33 Widows' and Orphans' 51-55, 34 Cards — Visiting 68, 37 Withdrawal 08. 37 Committees and their Duties— Character 32, 31 Dismissal of 33, 31 Finance 29, 30 Property 30-31, 30 Visiting . 24-28, 29 Degrees 66-67, 36 Fines 58-59, 35 Funds— Distribution of 38, 32 Investment of 40-42, 32 Meetings 7-9, 24 Membership , 1-6, 23 Officers— Dismissal of 22, 29 Dutiesof 12-20, 24 Election of 10-11, 24 To Know Their Duties 21, 29 Other Charges 36-37, 31 Quarterly Dues 35, 31 Refreshments 69, 37 Eegalia . . i 65, 36 Relief in Special Cases 56-57, 35 Suspension and Expulsion 60-64, 35 AMENDMENTS. I The following blank pages are inserted for the purpose of filling in any amendments to the foregoing By-laws, or any new legislation that may be enacted. Members are requested to make the necessary corrections as they occur.] purpose of ws, or any B requested