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ANCIENT ORDER
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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1879,
By M. W. Sackktt, Supreme Recorder, for the Supreme Lodge, A. O. IT. W.
In the Offlce of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
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QnklAPlon ACCESSION
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Ik CONTENTS.
Chapter. ^*^
I. The Supreme Lodge • • ^
n. Grand Lodges in Greneral 21
m. Grand Lodges under the Immediate Jurisdiction of the Su-
preme Lodge ^
IV. Grand Lodges as Separate Beneficiary Jurisdictions 34
V. Outline of the Beneficiary System 88
VI. Beneficiary Certificates 42
VII. Assessments for Beneficiary Fund 52
Vm. Beneficiary Fund S''
IX. Suspension from the Order 63
X. Reinstatement of Suspended or Expelled Members 66
XI. Subordinate Lodges, their Powers, Duties, etc 69
Xn. Officers and Committees of Subordinate Lodges 77
Xin. Applications for Membership 89
XIV. Membership Degrees of the Order 95
XV. Degree of Honor 98
XVI. Past Master Workmen 99
XVII. Benefits to Sick and Disabled Members 102
XVIil. Fees, Dues, Fines, etc 103
XIX. Regalia, Emblems, Rituals, Pass-Words, Signs, etc 105
XX. New Lodges 109
XXI. Clearance and Final Cards 113
XXII. Charges, Trials, Appeals 117
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Chapter. Pag««
XXTTT. Miscellaneous 121
XXIV. Instructions to Deputy Supreme Master Workmen 125
XXV. Rules of Order for Subordinate Lodges 138
APPENDIX
Forms used in the Order. • 137
Act of Incorporation. 160
DIGEST OF THE LAWS AHP DECISIO!iS
OF THE
/HpiEIiT Q^l\ OF UNITED WOfMEl^.
CHAPTER I.
THE SUPREME LODGE,
NAME AND STYLE.
1. This body shall be known by the name and style of the
** Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen.'^^ —
Const., Art. I.
POWERS.
2. The Supreme Lodge, when convened agreeably to the provi-
sions of its Constitution, has original and exclusive jurisdiction
over all subjects pertaining to the welfare of the Order, and
appellate jurisdiction from the decisions of Grand Lodges
and of Subordinate Lodges under its immediate jurisdiction; and
its enactments and decisions, upon all questions, are the supreme
law of the Order. Under these restrictions, the Supreme Lodge
may hear and determine all matters of controversy or grievance
wliich may be brouifht before it by appeal or otherwise; issue
Charters to Grand Lodges, and to Subordinate Lodges in territory
not under the jurisdiction of a Grand Lodge ; reprove and punish
the misconduct of Grand Lodges and of Subordinate Lodges
under the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge; adopt
laws and regulations of general application for the government of
the Grand Lodges, and of the Subordinate Lodges under its im-
mediate jurisdiction, and alter, amend or abrogate the same-;
regulate and control the unwritten work of the Order, which shall
not be altered or amended except by a two-thirds vote of the
Representatives present at an annual meeting ; establish, print
and provide all charters, rituals of the Order, and clearance,
traveling and final cards ; make such assessments for revenue as
may be necessary to defray the expense of the Supreme Lodge ;
and generally, do all things right and proper for the promotion
of the honor, dignity and weltare of the order. — Const., Art. IV,
Seel,
3. The Supreme Lodge may adopt such regulations and gen-
eral laws as may be deemed necessary for the welfare of the
Order, not inconsistent with the provisions of its Constitution,
and alter, amend or abrogate the same. — Const., Art. XI.
4. The Supreme Lodge shall issue, or cause to be issued, all
certificates of the Beneficiary Fund. — Const, Art. VIII, Sec. 4.
5. Note. — The Constitution of the Supreme Lodge, Laws Ap-
plicable to Grand Lodges, and Laws of General Application, hav-
ing been adopted by The Supreme Lodge in accordance with its
powers as above enumerated, are of binding force on the entire
Order, and can only be altered or amended by the Supreme
Lodue. All Grand Lodges (those set apart as separate jurisdic-
tions, as well as those under the immediate jurisdicticm of the
Supreme Lod^e) having been granted power to issue Beneficiary
Certiticales, subject to the same laws, rules and regulations as
those prescribed for the government of Subordinate Lodges un-
der the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodu;e, it follows
that the provisions of Article VII of the Supreme Lodge Consti-
tution, and all otber laws, rules and regulations of the Supreme
Lodge in regard to the Beneficiary Fund, are of binding force in
every jurisdiction throughout the Order. They can be modified
only to adapt them to Grand Jurisdictions, but cannot be altered,
repealed or amended except by the Supreme Lodge. In this view,
the following laws are general, and cannot be altered oramended
by Grand Lodires :
1. The Beneficiary Laws, Rules and Regulations.
2. Laws Applicable to Grand Lodges.
3. Laws of General Application.
6. To the Supreme Lodge is reserved the power to establish the
Ancient Order of United Workmen in States and Countries where
the same does not exist. — Pro. M An. Sess. S. L. p. 146.
7. To the Supreme Lodge belongs the exclusive power to design
and regulate all the regalia, tools, emblems, and other parapher-
nalia for the work of the Order. — lb., p. 147.
8. The Supreme Lodge has, and of right should have, absolute
control over all the secret and ritualistic work of the Order. — Pro.
6ih An. Sess. S. L., p. 367.
9. The Supreme Lodge has the power to correct a Grand Lodge
Constitution submitted for its approval, so as to make it conform
to the Constitution of the Supreme Lodge,and the Laws of General
Application, regulations and decisions thereof. — Pro. 4.th An,
Sess. S. L., p. 204.
OP WHOM COMPOSED.
10. The Supreme Lodge shall consist of the following oflacers :
Past Supreme Master Workman, Supreme Master Workman, Su-
preme Foreman, Supreme Overseer, Supreme Recorder, Supreme
Receiver, Supreme Guide, Supreme Watchman, and three Trus-
tees. Also, of the duly dected Representatives of Grand Lodges
under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge. All Past Supreme
Master Workmen, other than the one in oflSce as such, shall be
entitled to all the rights of membership in the Supreme Lodge,
except the right to vote, while they remain members of the Order
in good standing. — Const. ^ Art. Ily Sec. 1.
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
11. The Supreme Lodge shall meet annually, on the third Tues-
day in March, at such place as may be designated at the preced-
ing annual meeting ; provided, the time may be otherwise fixed by
resolution passed at the preceding annual meeting. Should una-
voidable circumstances arise, which, in the opinion of the Su-
preme Master Workman and a majority of the officers of the Su-
preme Lodge, would prevent a majority of the members from
attending an annual meeting, he may postpone the same until
such attendance can be had (not to exceed three months), due
notice thereof being given to the memhers.— Const., Art. Ill, Seel.
SPECIAL MEETINGS.
12. Special meetings of the Supreme Lodge shall be called by
the Supreme Master Workman when requested so to do by a ma-
jority of the Representatives from one- third of the Grand Lodges.
Const., Art. Ill, Sec. 2.
QUORUM FOR BUSINESS.
13. No business shall be transacted in the Supreme Lodge ex-
cept the admission of members and adjourning from time to time,
unless there be present one or more of the Representatives from
a majority of the Grand Lodges entitled to representation therein.
Qmst., Art. Ill, Sec. 3.
ELECTION OP OFFICERS AND TERMS OP OFFICE.
14. All the officers of the Supreme Lodge (except the Trustees,
one of whom shall be elected each year to serve for three years)
shall be chosen at each annual meeting by a majority of the votes
cast, but no vote shall be counted which may be given for any one
not in nomination. When only one nomination shall be made
for an office, the Supreme Lodge may dispense with the ballot and
elect by acclamation. — Const, Art. tV, Sec. 2.
REPORTS TO BE MADE BEFORE ELECTION OP OFFICERS.
15. The election of officers of the Supreme Lodge shall not
take place until all officers required to make reports to the Lodge
have done so, and said reports have been referred to appropriate
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committees, and by them reported upon to the Lodge. — Fro, 2d
An. Sess. 8. L., p. 63.
SALARIES TO BE FIXED BEFORE ELECTION.
16. OflScers of the Supreme Lodge to whom emoluments are
paid, shall not be elected until the amount of salary for such
office is first named. — Pro. 1th An. Seas. S. X., p. 115,
OFFICE, ELIGIBILITY TO.
17. Any Past Grand Master Workman in good standing, who
is a member of a Grand Lodge, shall be eligfble to any office in
the Supreme Lodge. — Const., Art. II, Sec. 1.
OFFICER MAY ACT AS REPRESENTATIVE.
18. A brother may simultaneously act in the double capacity of
an officer of the Supreme Lodge and a Representative from a
Grand Lodge.— Pm 1th An. Sess. S. L., p. 107.
RANK OF OFFICERS.
19. The officers of the Supreme Lodge rank in the following
order : 1. Past Supreme Master Workman ; 2. Supreme Master
Workman; 3. Supreme Foreman ; 4. Supreme Overseer ; 5. Su-
preme Recorder; 6. Supreme Receiver; 7. Supreme Guide ; 8.
Supreme Watchman. — Const, Art. II, Sec. 1.
20. Of the Trustees, the oldest in office ranks first and acts as
Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
21. Past Supreme Master Workmen (other than the one in
office) hold honorary rank, and take precedence according to pri-
ority of date of attaining the honors of the office.
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.
22. The installation of officers is the first business in order after
their election. The Senior Past Supreme Master Workman pre-
sent (according to rank) officiates, using the prescribed form for
installation as required by the Ritual of the Order.
23. Note.— It any officer is not present at the time for installa-
tion, it is within the power of the Supreme Lodge to declare his
office vacant, and proceed forthwith to fiD the vacancy.
BONDS OF OFFICERS.
24. The Supreme Recorder shall, when required to do so by
the Supreme Lodge, execute a bond in such penalty as may be
fixed by it, for the faithful discharge of the duties of his office.—
Const., Art. V, Sec. 3.
25. The Supreme Receiver shall, before entering upon the dis-
charge of his duty, execute and file with the Supreme Master
Workman, an official bond, in such penalty as may be fixed from
time to tune by the Supreme Lodge, payable to the Supreme Mas-
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ter Workman and his successors in office, with two or more suffi-
cient sureties, to be approved by the Supreme Master Workman,
Supreme Foreman and Supreme Overseer, conditioned that he
will pay or deliver on demand to the Supreme Lodge or the Su-
preme Master Workman ot the Supreme Lodge, or to his succes-
sor in office, or properly account for, all funds and property of
the Supreme Lodge, or on any other account that shall come to
his hands as Supreme Receiver and shall in all respects faithfully
dis(;harge the duties devolving upon him as Supreme Receiver,
under the Constitution and rules and regulations of the Supreme
Lodge; and should the Supreme Receiver fail or refuse, for
twenty days after his election, to execute and have approved the
bond herein required, it shall be the duty of the Supreme Master
Workman, with the approval of the Supreme Foreman and Su-
preme Overseer, to appoint another Supreme Receiver, who shall
execute a bond as herein required, and enter upon the discharge
of ihe duties of the position. — Const., Art. V, Sec. 4.
2G. The penalty of the bond of the Supreme Recorder is-fixed
at ten thousand dollars, and that of the Supreme Receiver at
twenty thousand dollars. — Pro. 5th An. Sess. S. L., p. 313.
27. The bonds of officers shall contain the following clause :
'•The Beneficiary Fund which may come into my hands, shall be
preserved by me intact, and paid over by me as the law of the
Order directs, and in no case shall any claim which I may have
against the Order be settled or plead as an ofifset against the col-
lection from me of any of said fund by suit on this bond." — Gen.
Law 31.
28. Note.—The Supreme Master Workman, Supreme Foreman
and Supreme Overseer, accept and approve all official bonds
required of Supreme Lodge officers. — [See No. 29.]
SUrKEME MASTER WORKMAN, DUTIES AND POWERS OP.
29. It shall be the duty of the Supreme Master Workman, and
he has the power, to preside in the Supreme Lodge ; to exercise
and discharge the executive functions of the Supreme Lodge
when it is not in session ; to convene any Subordinate Lodge un-
der the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge ; to preside
therein ; to inspect their proceedings, and require their conform-
ity to the rules and regulations oi the Order; to require the
attendance of, and information from, any officer of the Supreme
Lodtie respecting his office, and, for cause, to suspend such officer
and appoint another in his stead to act until the next meeting of
the Supreme Lodge; to grant dispensations for the formation of
Grand Lodges, and charters for the organization of Subordinate
Lodires to ibe under the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme
Lodge, in States and Territories where no Grand Lodge exists.
He shall immediately notify the Supreme Recorder of the grant-
ing of such dispensations. He may appoint such deputies as may
be^necessary for the promotion of the interests of the Order, and
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in such cases, shall require from each a bond with approved sure-
ties, in such penalty as he may determine, and revoke such ap-
pointments at pleasure. At the aniuud nieetiiiG:s"f the Supreme
Lodge, he shall present a report, in detail, <>f liis nets during Uie
recess. He shall establish a pass-word semi-annually,which shall
be the same throughout the Order. He shall examine and act
upon all appeals submitted to lym, first referring them to tiie
Standing Committee on Appeals and Grievances, when in his
opinion it is proper to do so. He shall, with the Supreme Fore-
man and Supreme Overseer, accept and approve all officrd bontis
required of the officers of the Supreme L)>\ire. He shall sign all
official documents emanating from the Supreme Lodire, and per-
form such other duties as may be required of him by the Supreme
Lodge. — Const, Aft. V, Sec. 1.
30. The Supreme Master Workman shall install or cause to be
installed the officers elect of a new Grand Lodge, and forward or
cause to be forwarded to the Supreme Recorder, a notice of the
organization, and a list of the officers. — Laws Ap. to G. L., See. 8.
31. Note.—ThQ Supreme Master Workman being; required " to
execute and discharge the executive functions ot the Supreme
Lodge when it is not in sessi 'U," it is his duty to exercise super-
vision over Grand Lodge?, and to require compliance with the
laws, rules and regulations of the Supreme Lodge.
VACANCY IN OFFICE OF SUPREME MASTER WORKMAN.
32. In case of the death, resignation, absence or inability to act,
of the Supreme Master Workman, or of a vacancy in his office,
the Supreme Foreman, the Supreme Overseer and the acting Past
Sapreme Master Workman sliall, in succession, succeed to his pre-
roi^atives and duties for all purposes, and these officers sha 1 per-
form such other duties as may from time to time be required of
them by the Supreme Lodge. In the absence of all ot these
officers, the oldest Past Officer of the Supreme Lodge, present,
according to rank, shall preside at all meetings.— Co/isi., Art. V,
Sec, 2.
SUPREME FOREMAN, DUTIES OP.
33. The Supreme Foreman is required to perform such duties
as are appropriate to his stati(ni, and as may from time to time be
required of him by the Supreme Lodge. In ca-e of the death,
resignation, absence or inability to act, of the Supreme M isier
Workman, or of a vacancy in his office, the Supreme Foreman
shall succeed to his prerogatives and duties for all purposes.—
Const., Art. V, Sees. 2 and 5.
34. It is the duty of the Supreme Foreman to act with the Su-
preme Master Workman and Supreme Overseer in the acceptance
and approval of all official bonds required of the officers of the
Supreme Lodge, — Const., Art. V, Sec. 1.
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SUPREME OVERSEER, DUTIES OP.
35. The Supreme Overseer is required to perform such duties aa
are appropri;Ue to his siaiion, and as may, from time to time, be
requu'ed of him by the Supreme Lodge. In case of the death,
resignation, absence or inability to act, of the Supreme Master
Workman, of a vacancy in his office, and of the death or absence
of the Supreme Foreman, or his inability to perform the duties
of said office, the Supreme Overseer shall succeed to the preroga-
tives and dudes of the Supreme Master Workman for all pur-
poses. — Const., Art. V, Sees. 2 and 5.
38. It is the duty of the Supreme Overseer to act with the Su-
preme Master Workman and Supreme Foreman in accepting and
approving all official bonds required of the officers of the Su-
preme Lodge. — Const., Ari.V, Sec. 1.
SUPREME RECORDER, DUTIES OF.
37. It shall be the duty of the Supreme Kecorder to record the
transactions of the Supreme Lodge ; to receive, duly file, and
safely keep all papers and documents of the Supreme Lodge ; to
prepare, sign and certify all charters, dispensations and other in-
struments emanating from the Supreme Lodge, and w^hen neces-
sary, affix the seal of the Supreme Lodge thereto ; to keep au
accurate account of all nKmeys received and paid out by himself,
and of all drafts or warrants drawn on the Supreme Receiver, and
to report the same to tlie Supreme Lodge annually, by items;
also the Lodges that have neglected to render proper returns and
are in arrears, and such general mformaiion as to the state of the
Lodges and of the Order, as niMy be proper for the information
or action of ihe Supreme Lodge ; to conduct the correspondence
of the Supreme Lodge; to attend, with all books and papers
under his control, (m all meetings of the Supreme Lodge, and
perform such other duties as may, from time to time, be required
by the Supreme Lodge. He shall, when required so to do by the
Supreme Lodge, execute a bond in such penalty as may be fixed
by it, for the faithful discharge of the duties of his office. — Const.^
Art. V, Sec. 3.
38. The Supreme Recorder shall, on or before the first day of
each montli, make full statement of all receipts and disbursements
of Beneficiary Fund ; the correctness of which statement shall
be attested by the Supreme Lodge Finance Committee and the
same sent to each Subordinate Lodge. — Const, Art. VIII, Sec. 17,
39. He shall publish on or before the first day of each month,
a full statement by Lodtjes, of all Beneficiary Funds received
'from each Grand Lodge (not set apart as a separate juri^-diction,)
and forward to each Grand Recorder a sufficient number to send
each Subordinate Lodge in his jurisdiction one copy The cor-
rectness of such statement shall be attested to by the Supreme
Lodge Fmance Committee. — Const, Art VII, Sec. 4.
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40. It shall be the duty of the Supreme Recorder, in the reports
required of him each month, in addition to the receipts and dis-
bursements of Beneficiary Funds of the Supreme Lodge, to in-
clude by States, the amount disbursed by separate jurisdictions;
also the names of all expelled members as reported; and he shall
send a sufficient number of copies to each separate jurisdiction,
to supply each Subordinate Lodge thereof with one copy. — Const.,
Art. VIII, Sec. 20.
41. Note. — From the three preceding paragraphs it will be seen
that the monthly statement of the Supreme Recorder is to con-
tain : (1) a statement, by Lodges, of all receipts for Beneficiary
Fund from Subordinate Lodges under the immediate jurisdiction
of the Supreme Lodge, as well as from those under Grand Lr)dges
not set apart as separate jurisdictions ; (2) a statement of all dis-
bursements of the Beneficiary Fund by the Supreme Lodge ; (3)
a statement of the amount of the Beneficiary Fund received and
disbursed by each separate jurisdiction ; (4) a list of the names of
all expelled members not previously reported ; (5) a statement of
the receipts and disbursements of the General Fund of the Su-
preme Lodge. Each Subordinate Lodge in the entire Order is to
receive a copy of this monthly statement.
42. The Grand Recorder of each Grand Lodge set apart as a
separate jurisdiction, shall make report in gross to the Supreme
Recorder each month of beneficiary moneys received and dis-
bursed in his jurisdiction, and the Supreme Recorder shall make
record of the same in the books of the Supreme Lodge. — Const.,
Art. VI, Sec. 4.
43. The Supreme Recorder shall pay over to the Supreme Re-
ceiver all monevs belonging to the General Fund, whenever the
sum in his hands shall reach fifty dollars.— Pro. dd An. Sess. S.
L., p. 87.
44. The Supreme Recorder is required to keep a book in which
shall be entered, with appropriate index, all deaths in his juris-
diction. — Pro. Uh An. Sess. S. L., p. 202.
45. The Supreme Recorder's annual report, closing March 1st.
of each year, shall be printed and ready for distiibution to the
Supreme Lodye on the first day of each annual session. — Pro. 1th
An. Sess., S. L., p. 56.
Note. — Further provisions in regard to the duties of the Su-
preme Recorder will be found in the chapters on Beneficiary Cer-
tificates, A.ssessments, Grand Lodges, etc.
SUPREME RECEIVER, DUTIES OP.
46. It shall be the duty of the Supreme Receiver to take charge
of all the funds and property of the Supreme Lodge not other-
wise disposed of ; pay all orders drawn on him by the Supreme
Master Workman, attested by the Supreme Recorder, with tlie
seal of the Supreme Lodge attached, for appropriations made by
the Supreme Lodge ; to render in writing to the Supreme Lodge
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at each annual meeting, and oftener if required by the Supreme
Lodge or the Supreme Master Workman, a true and perfect ac-
count of his receipts and expenditures, by items, and from whom
received and to whom paid, and the amount of funds and prop-
erty in bis hands, and, when required by the Supreme Lodge or
the Supreme Master Workman, to deliver to the Finance Com-
mittee, for examination, the books and vouchers pertaining to
his office. He shall execute a receipt for all moneys coming into
his hands, stating therein on what account the same is received,
and he shall, in all cases, cause said receipt to be countersigned by
the Supreme Recorder. The Supreme Receiver .shall perform
such other duties as may from time to time be required of him
by the Supreme Lodge.— Const, Art. F, Sec. 4.
47. The Supreme Receiver shall receipt through the Supreme
Recorder for all Beneficiary Funds received by him from Subor-
dinate Lodges.— C<?7is^., Art. VIII, Sec. 17.
SUPREME GUIDE, DUTIES OF.
48. The Supreme Guide shall perform such duties as are appro-
priate to his station, and as may from time to time be required by
the Supreme Lodge. — Const., Art. V, Sec. 5.
SUPREME WATCHMAN.
49. The Supreme Watchman shall perform such duties as are
appropriate to his station, and as may from time to time be re-
quired by the Supreme Lodge. — Const., Art. V, Sec. 5.
TRUSTEES, DUTIES OF,
50. The Trustees shall perform such duties as may from time
to time be required by the Supreme Lodge. — Const, Art.Y, Sec. 5.
PAST SUPREME MASTER WORKMAN, DUTIES OF, ETC.
51. The acting Past Supreme Master Workman shall perform
such duties as are appropriate to his station, and as may from
time to time be required by the Supreme Lodge. — Const, Art V,
Sec. 5.
53. In case of the death, resignation, absence or inability to
act, of the Supreme Master Workman, or of a vacancy in his
office, not filled by the Supreme Foreman or Supreme Overseer,
the acting Past Supreme Master Workman shall succeed to the
prerogatives and duties of the Supreme Master Workman for all
purposes. — Const., Art.V, Sec. 2.
53. The Junior Past Supreme Master Workman is an officer
and member of the Supreme Lodge, and as such is entitled to a
vote. If he is absent from the meetings of the Supreme Lodge,
his name not having been enrolled as a member present during
the meeting, a vacancy exists for the time in the office, which
must be filled. The one appointed to fill the vacancy is entitled
to all the rights and privileges of the position, including that of
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voting as a member of the Supreme Lodge. — Pro. 1th An. Sess.,
6. L., p. 113.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
54. At each annual meeting the Supreme Master Workman
shall appoint the following Standing Committees : 1. On Fi-
nance; 2. On Appeals and Grievances; 3. On Laws and Super-
vision ; 4. On Returns. — Sup. L. Const., Art. IV, Sec. 3.
55. The Committee on Finance and on Laws and Supervision
shall be appointed at the close of each annual meeting, to act
until the close of the next annual meeting. — Const., Art. IV, Sec. 3.
56. The Standing Committees appointed at the close of each
annual meeting, viz : the Committee on Finance and the Com-
mittee on Laws and Supervision, are required to meet at the
place fixed for the annual meetings of the Supreme Lodge, three
days before the meeting, at wiiich time there shall be placed in
their hands all business requiring action, and their reports there-
on shall be submitted to the Supreme Lodge on or before the
second da}- of the meeting thereof. — Pro. Qih An. Sess. S. L., p.
399.
57. Note. — The Committee on Appeals and Grievances, and
that on Returns, are appointed at the beginning of each an-
nual meeting, and act only during its continuance.
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, DUTIES OF.
58. It is the duty of the Committee on Finance to examine all
bills presented to the Supreme Lodge ; to make out a pay roll
showing the mileage and per diem due each member ; to receive
from the Supreme Recorder all propositions for printing and
supplies ordered by the Supreme Lodge; to direct to whom
contracts shall be given ; to fix the price to be paid for sup-
plies ; to examine the books and accounts of the Supreme Re-
corder and Supreme Receiver whenever required so to do by the
Supreme Lodge, or the Supreme Master Workman ; to submit,
at each annual meeting, a statement of the property and the assets
and liabilities of the Supreme Lodge; and to perform such other
duties as may be required by the Supreme Lodge or the Supreme
Master Workman. — Const., Art. IV, Sec. 3.
59. They shall attest to the correctness of the monthly etate-
ments made by the Supreme Recorder of the Beneficiary Funds
received from each Grand Lodge. — Const, Art. VII, Sec. 4.
60. The Finance Committee shall attest to the correctness of
the monthly statement made by the Supreme Recorder of the
receipts and disbursements of the Beneficiary Fund. — Const., Art.
VIII, Sec. 17.
61. No order shall be made by the Supreme Recorder upon the
Beneficiary Fund in the Subordinate Lodges except with the ap-
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proval of the Supreme Lodge Finance Committee. — Const, Art.
Vni, Sec. 17.
63. All bills, previous to payment, must receive the endorse-
ment of the majority of the Finance Committee. — Pro. Zd An.
Sess. S. L., p. 153.
63 In the event that the Chairman of the Finance Committee
shall find it impracticable to secure the attendance of either of
the other members of said Committee whea required to perform
any duty, he may select to assist him in doing so any one or more
Master Workman degree members of the Order in good stand-
ing. — Pro. 5th An. Sess. S. L.,p. 313.
64. During the interim of the sessions of the Supreme Lodge it
shall be the duty of the Finance Committee to establish the price
of any printed work or supplies not before established, and re-
port their action at the next session of the Supreme Lodge. — Pro.
M An. Sess. S. L.,p. 143.
COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES, DUTIES OF.
65. It is the duty of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances
to examine and report upon all appeals and grievances from
Grand or Subordinate Lodges or members thereof, referred to it
by the Supreme Lodge or the Supreme Master Workman. — Const. y
Art. IV, Sec. 3.
66. iVbfe. — The Committee on Appeals and Grievances is ap-
pointed at the beginning of each annual meeting to serve during
the meeting. The duty of examining appeals and grievances
during the interim, is placed upon the Committee on Laws and
Supervision.
COMMITTEE ON LAWS AND SUPERVISION, DUTIES OF.
67. To examine and report upon the Constitution, By-Laws,
Rules and Regulations of Grand Lodges, and of Subordinate
Lodges under the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge.
When the Supreme Lodge is not in session, their report shall be
made to the Supreme Master Workman, and the Constitution,
By Laws, Rules and Regulations of the Grand and Subordinate
Lodges aforesaid, shall have no binding force until approved by
the Supreme Lodge or the Supreme Master Workman. — Const. y
Art. IV, Sec. 3.
68. The Committee on Laws and Supervision shall, during the
recess of the Supreme Lodge, in addition to other duties required
of it, examine and report upon all appeals and grievances from
Grand or Subordinate Lodges, or members thereof, referred to it
by the Supreme Lodge or the Supreme Master Workman. — Const. ^
Art. IV. Sec. 3.
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COMMITTEE ON RETURNS AND CREDENTIALS, DUTIES OF.
69. It is tlie duty of the Committee on Returns and Creden-
tials to examine and report upon all returns to the Supreme
Lodge and the credentials of the members thereof.— Const, Art,
/F, Sec. 3.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
70. Special Committees may be appointed by the Supreme
Lodge, or the Supreme Master Workman, from time to time, as
circumstances may require. — Const., Art. IV, Sec. 3.
PAST OFFICERS.
71. All Past Supreme Master Workmen, other than the one in
office as such, shall be entitled to all the rights of membership
in the Supreme Lodge, except the right to vole, while they remain
members of the Order, in good standing.— Co n*^., Art. II, Sec. 1.
72. In the absence of the Supreme ;Master Workman, the Su-
preme Foreman, the Supreme Overseer, and the acting Past Su-
preme Master Workman, the oldest Past Officer of the Supreme
Lodge present, according to rank, shall preside at all meetings.
Const, Art V, Sec. 2.
REPRESENTATIVES.
73. Each Grand Lodge shall be entitled to three Representa-
tives in the Supreme Lodge.— Cons^., Art II, Sec. 2.
74. Past Grand Master Workmen only are eligible to election
as Supreme Representatives. — Laws Ap. to G. L., Sec. 7.
75. Any Grand Lodge failing to pay all assessments made upon
it, or to make returns as required, shall forfeit all right to repre-
sentation in the Supreme Lodge, and the names of its Represen-
tatives shall not be enrolled as members of the Supreme Lodge. —
Const, Art. IX.
76. In case of a vacancy in the Representatives from a Grand
Lodge, the Grand Master Workman thereof may appoint a qual-
ifiedVast Grand Master Workman to serve until the vacancy may
be filled by a new election; provided, that in no case can a broth-
er be appointed who is not in good standing in the Subordinate
Lodge to which he belongs.— i«M?s Ap. to G. L. Sec. 20.
VOTING.
77. Each member of the Supreme Lodge has one vote, only,
and each Grand Lodge, in addition, shall be entitled to one vote
for each one thousand members under its jurisdiction, as shown
by its last official return to the Supreme Lodge, and for any frac-
tion of a thousand over five hundred, one additional vote; but no
Grand Lodse shall have more than five votes. This shall be the
ratio of voting in all elections, and also when such a vote shall
be demanded hj five members. All other matter shall be deter-
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mined by a majority of the members present, and in case of a tie,
the presiding officer gives the casting vote. The vote to which
each Grand Lodge is entitled, shall be cast by its Representatives
in such manner as they may agree, the senior Representative or
Representatives, in age, being entitled to preference in case of dis-
agreement; unless the Grand Lodge shall designate otherwise at
the time of electing such Representatives. — Const., Art. IV, Sec. 2.
VISITORS.
78. All Past Grand Master Workmen and Past Master Work-
men, in good standing, who are members of a Grand Lodge, shall
be admitted to seats in the Supreme liOdge as visitors. — Consi.^
Art. II, Sec. 1.
DEPUTY SUPREME MASTER WORKMAN.
79. The Supreme Master Workman may appoint such Deputies
as may be necessary for the promotion of the interests of the
Order, and in such case shall require from each a bond with
approved sureties, in such penally as he may determine, and
revoke such appointment at pleasure. — Const., Art. VI, Sec. 1.
80. Note. — Deputy Supreme Master Workmen, being appointed
by the Supreme Master Workman, for specific purposes, and
their appointments being revocable at his pleasure, they are not
officers of the Supreme Lodge, nor entitled to any rank or posi-
tion in the same by virtue of their appointment as Deputies.
Their reports are made to the Supreme Master Workman, and
not to the Supreme Lodge.
81. A Deputy Supreme Master Workman who institutes a
Grand Lodge shall receive the same compensation as he does for
instituting a Subordinate Lodge. — Pro. dd An. Sess. S. L., p. 132.
82. If a Grand Lodge is instituted by the Supreme Master
Workman, he shall be paid by the Supreme Lodge his actual
necessary expenses, if the distance does not exceed five hundred
miles from his place of residence; and for any distance exceed-
ing five hundred miles, a Deputy Supreme Master Workman shall
institute the Grand Lodge, or the Grand Lodge instituted shall
pay the additional expenses of the Supreme Master Workman. —
Ibid.
83. The compensation which an instituting officer shall be
allowed for instituting a new Lodge under the immediate juris-
diction of the Supreme Lodge, shall be fifty dollars. Grand Lodges
may determine what shall lae paid for their services in their
respective jurisdictions. — Pro. 5th An. Sess. S. L., p. 62.
DECISIONS.
84. All decisions of this Supreme Lodge have the force and effect
of law throughout the whole Order wherever applicable. The
decisions of the Supreme Master Workman have the same force
unless reversed or changed by the Supreme Lodge.
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QUESTIONS OF LAW.
85. It is no part of the duty of the Supreme Lodge or of its
committees to entertain or answer mere abstract questions of
constitutional construction. The Constitution and Laws of the
Order amply provide the proper mode of deciding all questions
that properly arise in the transactions of the Order. The prac-
tice of propounding and answering questions, as above indicated,
shall, from this time, cease.— Pro. Wi An. Sess. S. L., 'P- H^.
UNWRITTEN WORK.
86. The unwritten work of the Order shall not be altered or
amended except by a two-thirds vote of the Representatives pres-
ent at an annual meeting. — Const. ^ Art. IV^ Sec. 1.
SECRET JOURNAL.
87. All the proceedings of the Supreme Lodge, whilst in secret
session, and all of the secret work of the Order, written and un-
written, shall be recorded and described, and all changes and
amendments noted, in a suitable book (or books), to be known as
the Secret Journal, which Journal shall be in the possession of the
Supreme Master Workman, and shall be brought to every aimual
session of the Supreme Lodge.— Pr(?. M An. Sess. S. L., p. 68.
RULES OF ORDER OF THE SUPREME LODGE.
88. 1. At each session of the Supreme Lodge, the proper officer
shall call the Lodge to order at the hour fixed for opening.
2. The proper officer shall take the chair each day precisely at
the time fixed for the meeting, and immediately call the members
to order, and on the appearance of a quorum proceed to business.
'3. At the expiration of 30 minutes after the specified time of
meeting, if there be not a quorum, the members present may or-
ganize informally, call the roll, note the absentees, make an order
for their tine or censure, and may adjourn to such time as they
may deem right or proper, or they may send the Guide for ab-
sentees.
4. No question relating to the construction of the Constitution
or interpretation of the General Laws shall be entertained, unless
in writing, and the same shall not be acted upon until it has been
referred Co the Committee on Law^s and Supervision.
5. The meetings of this Lodge shall commence in the morning
at 9 o'clock, and in the afternoon at 2 o'clock.
6. No member shall speak more than twice on the same ques-
tion without leave of the Lodge, and not then until every mem-
ber present has had an opportunity to speak to the question.
7. All members entitled to a vote shall vote on all questions.
8. All resolutions, petitions, reports of committees and officers
shall be in writing and signed by the authors thereof.
9. Any or all of these rules may be suspended or amended, or
the following order of business maybe transposed by a two-thirds
vote of the Supreme Lodge.
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10. The previous question may be ordered by a majority vote
of the Supreme Lodge.
PARLIAMENTARY MANUAL.
89. "Roberts' Rules of Order" shall govern the parliamentary
practice of the Supreme Lodge, and of all Grand Lodges when
not otherwise provide for. — Qen Law, 48.
DAILY ORDER OF BUSINESS.
90. 1. Calling the roll of Officers and Representatives.
2. Reading of the Journal.
3. Report of Committee on Credentials.
4. Presentation of Resolutions, Memorials, Petitions and
Appeals.
5. Report of Committee on Finance and Mileage.
6. " " Appeals and Grievances.
7. " *' Laws and Supervision.
8. " Special Committees.
9. Unfinished Business.
10. New Business.
—Pro. 5th. An. Sess. 8. L.,pp. 284-286.
91. Propositions intended for the consideration of the several
Committees, shall be referred without the vote of the Supreme
Lodge, and all such propositions must be printed or written in
duplicate; and if in writing, they must be written on paper half
as large as a sheet of foolscap, one copy of each proposition to
be filed by the Supreme Recorder, and one placed in the hands
of the committee to whom it was referred. — Pro. 4th An. Sess S L
p. 178; bth An. Sess., p. 249. "'
ACCEPTANCE OP INVITATIONS.
92. No invitation to attend any meeting, reception, entertain-
ment or excursion, for the Supreme Lodge as a Lodge, shall be
accepted, unless by 9. two-thirds vote of the Supreme Lodee. — Pro
7th An. Sess. S. L., p. 106,
SEALS.
93. The impress seal of the Supreme Lodge is the official seal
of the Supreme Recorder and of all financial matters of the Su-
preme Lodge ; and the electrotype seal is the official seal of the
Supreme Master Workman. The same law applies to all State
Grand Lodges. — Pro. \st An. Sess. S. L., p. 14.
94. The Supreme Recorder shall have a chromatic seal plate to
print the seals in colors, and the same shall be affixed to charts
by him, and have the impress seal of the Supreme Lodge on the
same. — Pro. 5th An Sess. S. L., p. 315.
95. The Supreme Recorder is hereby directed to attach a chro-
matic seal to each charter sold or "issued by the Supreme Lodge.
Pro. 1th An. Sess. S. L., p. 93.
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SUPREME LODGE REGALIA.
(See Chapter XIX )
WORKING TOOLS, SAMPLES OP TO BE DISPLAYED.
96. Samples of the working tools adopted by the Supreme
Lodge for the use of Subordinate Lodges, shall be exposed at
each session of the Supreme Lodge, for the benefit of the Repre-
sentatives. — Pro. Uh An. Sess. S. L.,p. 199.
DISTINGUISHING COLOR.
97. The distinguishing color of the Supreme Lodge shall be
purple. — Pro 2d An. Sess. S. L., p. 45.
FINANCIAL YEAR.
98. The Supreme Lodge financial year shall close on the last
day of February of each and every year, at which time the books
shall be closed and balanced, and the new financial year shall
commence on the first day of March in each and every year, and
the assessment notices shall be numbered 1, "^, 3, etc., during the
financial year. — Pro. Uh An. Sess. S. L., p. 206.
99. The fiscal year of the Supreme Lodge, in all its relations
with Grand and Subordinate Lodges, shall be determined as com-
mencing with the firtt day of March and closing with the last
day of February following. — Pro. 7th An. Sess. S. Z., p. 73.
MILEAGE AND PER DIEM.
100. The oflBcers of the Supreme Lodge, and the Representa-
tives and members thereof, and the Standing Committees ap-
pointed at the close of each annual meeting, shall be entitled to
three dollars for each day of actual attendance at the meeting
of the Supreme Lodge, or under its order, and ten cents per mile
traveled one way in going to and returning from the place of
meeting, the distance to be computed by the nearest practicable
route.— Pw. Qth An. Sess. S. L., p. 399.
MONEYS, HOW PAID OUT.
101. All moneys paid by the Supreme Lodge shall be paid
through the Supreme Receiver. — Pro. Ath An. Sess. S. Z., p. 202.
102. No money shall be paid out of the General Fund for any
purpose, except upon an order drawn by the Supreme Master
Workman upon the Supreme Receiver, countersigned by the Su-
preme Recorder, with the seal of the Supreme Lodge attached.
Pro. M An. Sess. S. L., p. 87.
PRINTING AND SUPPLIES.
103. The Supreme Recorder shall be required to received pro-
posals for all printing and supplies ordered by the Supreme
Lodge, and shall refer said proposals to the Committee on Fi-
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nance, who shall direct to whom contracts shall be given — Pro,
4th An. Sess. S. X., p. 202; Const., Art. IV, Sec. 3.
SUPREME LODGE REVENUE.
104. The assessments for revenue made by the Supreme Lodge
shall be prescribed, from time to time, by the regulations thereof,
and of which due notice shall be given to all concerned. — Const.,
Art. IX.
CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENTS TO.
105. Alterations and amendments to the Constitution of the
Supreme Lodge may be made at aay annual meeting of the Su-
preme Lodge, by a vote of two-thirds of the entire number to
which the members enrolled at such meeting are entitled. — Const
Art. XI.
SUBORDINATE LODGE CONSTITUTION.
106. No alteration or amendment shall be made to the Consti-
tution for Subordinate Lodges under the immediate jurisdiction
of the Supreme Lodge, unless the same be proposed in writing at
a regular meeting of the Supreme Lodge and adopted by a two-
thirds vote. — Sub, L. Const., Art. XIX.
GENERAL LAWS.
107. A vote of two-thirds of the entire number of members
enrolled at any meeting of the Supreme Lodge, is necessary to
alter, amend or abrogate any of the provisions of the General
Laws of the Order.— P/'o. 1th An. Sess. S. L., p. 114.
CHAPTER IL
GRAND LODGES IN GENERAL.
Note. — The laws and decisions in this Chapter are such as are
applicable to all Grand Loilges. Those wliich apply only to
Grand Lodges under ^he immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme
Lodge, and those applicable only to Grand Lodges as separate
jurisdictions, will be found in the two following Chapters.
MEMBERSHIP.
108. By virtue of authority from the Supreme Lodge, Ancient
Order of United Workmen, Grand Lodges are established in
States, Districts and Territories, and are composed only of the
Past Master Workmen in good standing in the Subordinate
Lodges under the jurisdiction of such Grand Lodges. — Laws Ap.
to Q. L., Sec. 1.
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109. JVofe.— Each State or Territory in which the Supreme
Lodge organizes Subordinate Lodges, being regarded as a field
for a future Grand Lodge, the usage is to number the Subor-
dinate Lodges of each State separately, so that when Grund
Lodges are afterwards established, the Subordinate Lodges under
each will be regularly numbered from No. 1 up. The same rule
is applied to the numbering of Beneficiary Certificates. When
it may be advisable that a small State or Territory should be
joined with a contiguous one to form a field for a future Grand
Lodge, the Lodges in each would be numbered in a separate
series, but regarded m all respects the same as if they belonged
to a single State. The term "District" in the above law relers
to such lerritory as may be designated by the Supreme Lodge as
a Grand Lodge jurisdiction.
ARREAEAGES TO BE PAID BEFORE INSTITUTION.
110. No Grand Lodge shall be instituted until all the Subor-
dinate Lodges in the State, District or Territory petitionmg for a
Grand Lodge shall have paid all arrearages to the Supreme Lodge.
Laws Ap. to O. L.^ Sec. 14.
FORMATION OF GRAND LODGES,
111. When ten or more Subordinate Lodges in any State, Dis-
trict or Territory in which there is no Grand Lodge, shall petition
the Supreme Master Workman to institute a Grand Lodge in such
State, District or Territory, he shall direct the Supreme Recorder
to notify each Subordinate Lodge in such State, District or Ter-
ritory, to elect three Representatives on the first meeting night
after the receipt of the noiice, from among its Past Master Work-
men in good standing, to participate in the formation of the Grand
Lodge. — Laws Ap. to G. L., Sec. 3.
REPRESENTATIVES TO NEW GRAND LODGES.
112. If a Subordinate Lodge, when notified to elect Represen-
tatives to participate in the formation of a Grand Lodge, or at
any subsequent election of Representatives, is without the requi-
site number of Past Master Workmen in good standing, it may
elect a number sufficient to fill the quota, from the Master Work-
man degree members in good standing, who, by virtue of such'
election and service as Representatives, become Past Master
Workmen. — lb., Sec. 4.
OFFICERS, ELECTION OF, AND TERM OF OFFICE.
113. The Representatives elected in accordance with the last
two preceding sections [Nos. HI and 112], together with such
Past Master Workmen in good standing as may choose to attend,
shall meet at such time and place as may be specified by the Su-
preme Master Workman, and proceed to organize a Grand Lodge,
by electing a Past Grand Master Workman, a Grand Master
Workman, a Grand Foreman, a Grand Overseer, a Grand Re-
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corder, a Grand Receiver, a Grand Guide, and a Grand Watch-
man, who shall serve until the next regular election ; at which
time and at each succeeding regular election thereafter, said offi-
cers shall be elected to serve for the term of one year. — Laws Ap.
to G. L., Sec. 5.
114. JVoie. — Grand Lodge officers hold their offices until their
successors are elected, or appointed, and installed.
115. A.t the institution of a Grand Lodge, three Trustees may-
be elected ; one to serve until the next regular election after the
organization of tlie Grand Lodge; one to serve one year, and one
to serve two years after said election, and as their terms expire,
their successors shall be Elected to serve three years. — lb., Sec. 6.
EXTENSION OF TERM UNLAWFUL.
116. It is not competent for a Grand Lodge to provide by reso-
lution or otherwise, that its officers shall hold their offices to a
period extending beyond its annual meeting next ensuing. — P?u
5th An. Sess. , p. 801.
ELIGIBILITY TO OFFICE.
117. Past Master Workman degree members in good standing
in the Order, although not Representatives from Subordinate
Lodges, are eligible to office in the Grand Lodge of which they
are uitmhers.— Laws Ap. to O. L., Sec. 15.
118. Note. — Past Master Workmen, being members of the
Grand Lodge of the jurisdiction to which they belong, whether
elected Representatives or not, are also eligible to appointment
on any committee of the Grand Lodge.
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.
119. The Supreme Master Workman shall install or cause to be
installed the officers elect of a new Grand Lodge, and forward or
cause to be forwarded to the Supreme Recorder, a notice of the
organization, and a list of the oflicers. — Laws Ap. to G. L., Sec. 8.
120. Note. — The Senior Past Grand Master Workman, present,
installs the officers of a Grand Lodge after its first session. Il
case any officer elected should not be present at the time for in
stallation, the Grand Lodge can declare his office vacant, and pro
ceed. to fill the vacancy by a new election.
POWERS, ETC.
121. Grand Lodges shall have full control and authority over
the Subordinate Lodges in their several jurisdictions (subject,
however, to appeal to the Supreme Lodge), and must adopt for
their government a uniform constitution and code of trials, pro-
vided they shall not conflict with the Constitution of the Supreme
Lodge, or the general laws adopted by the Supreme Lodge for
the government of the Order. — Laws Ap. to G. L., Sec. 9.
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123. The Constitution prescribed for the government of Subor-
dinate Lodges may be altered or amended in the same manner as
that prescribed for the alteration or amendment of Grand Lodge
Constitutions. — i6., Sec, 18.
123. Grand Lodges shall enforce upon their Subordinate Lodges
a strict adherence to the forms, ceremonies, charges, and regalia
prescribed by the Supreme Lodge, and to the general laws for the
government of the Order ; and they shall be responsible for any
irregularity or violation they may sustain or allow. — lb., Sec. 10.
124. Grand Lodges may, when such a course shall be deemed
beneficial, permit their Subordinate Lodges to meet either once
in two weeks, or semi-monthly, instead of weekly, in which case
the term of officers must be twelve months instead of six months;
provided, that Grand Lodges may provide for a twelve months'
te?m in all cases, if deemed expedient. — 2b., Sec. 12.
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATES MAY BE ISSUED BY GRAND LODGES.
125. When a Grand Lodge has been formed in accordance with
the provisions of the Constitution of tlie Supreme Lodge, and so
long as it shall act under a chfirter granted by tbe Supreme Lodge,
it shall be lawful for such Grand Lodge to issue beneficiary cer-
tificates to members of the Subordinate Lodges in its jurisdic-
tion, in like manner, and subject to the same laws, rules and regu-
lations as those prescribed for and governing the Supreme Lodge;
and the collection and disbursement of the Beneficiary Fund, in
such jurisdiction, shall be in accordance with the rules and regu-
lations set forth in Art. VII of the Constitution of the Supreme
Lodge. — Sup. L. Const. , Art. VII, Sec. 1.
GRAND LODGE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS.
126. Grand Lodges may adopt Constitutions and By-Laws for
their government, not inconsistent with the Constitution and
General Laws of the Supreme Lodge, provided such Constitution
shall be in force when approved by the Supreme Master Work-
man, unless disapproved by the Supreme Lodge. After the in-
stitution of a Grand Lodge and the adoption of a Constitution,
no alteration or amendment shall be made to such Constitution,
unless such alteration or amendment be proposed in writing, at a
session of the Grand Lodge, at least three months previous to the
annual session of said Grand LodgCj a copy of which shall be
submitted to each Subordinate Lodge, and if adopted at the next
annual session of the Grand Lodge by a vote of two-thirds of the
entire number to which the members enrolled at such meeting
shall be entitled, and approved as above, the same shall be in
force, and not otherwise; provided, Grand Lodges may, by such
vote of two-thirds, abrogate the foregoing provisions requiring
the alteration or amendment to be proposed in writing at a ses-
sion of the Grand Lodge at least three months previous to the
annual session, and that a copy be submitted to each Subordinate
Lodge. — DiwsAp. to G.L., Sec. 17.
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127. Note. — Alterations or amendments to.Grand or Subordinate
Lodge Constitutions, to make them conform to the constitution,
laws or requirements of the Supreme Lodge, may be made by a
majority vote of a Grand Lt)dge at any session; and it is the duty
of Grand Lodges, in all cases, to make such alterations or amend-
ments without delay.
CONSTITUTION NOT TO BE SET ASIDE.
128. There is no power or authority authorizing the alteration
or amendment of Grantl Lodge Constitutions, except the law of
the Supreme Lodge and the Constitutions themselves. These
rules must be conformed to. There is no dispossessing power in
the Order, which can set them aside to meet any exigency or
emergency. — Pro.'Jth An. Sess. S. L.,p. 9.
PAST GKAND MASTER WORKMEN.
129. A Grand Lodge, except at its organization, has no right to
elect a Past Grand Master Workman. — Pro. 6th An. Sess S. L., p.
408.
130. Grand Lodges not having a sufficient number of Past
Grand Master Workmen, may, according to custom or usage,
elect as Representatives to the Supreme Lodge those who have
not filled the position of Grand Master Workman, and in such
case the rank of Past Grand ]!llaster Workman is conferred by
tiie Supreme Lodge. — lb.
131. The Grand Master Workman occupies the position of Past
Grand Master Workman upon passing out of office, and should
a vacancy occur in the position of Past Grand Master Workman,
by reason of the re election of the Grand Master Workman, or
for any other cause, such vacancy should be filled by temporary
appointment, not giving any of the rights or privileges of Past
Grand Master Workman to the one appointed. — lb.
132. A Grand Lodge has not the right to confer the honor of
Past Grand Master Workman otherwise than by election to that
position upon its formation, or an election to the position of
Grand Master Wt)rkman, under the provisions of the constitu-
tions and laws. — Pro 5th An. Sess. S. L.,p. 304.
133. Note. — The rule in regard to Past Master Workmen, laid
down in Section 19 of Laws Applicable to Grand Lodges, and the
established usage in regard to Past officers generally, is applicable
to Past Grand Master Workmen, namely, that an officer becomes
entitled to the Past rank by regularl}' filling the position of pre-
siding officer at the close of a term. A Grand Master Workman,
regularly elected and installed, if he vacate or is removed from
the office before the end of the term, is not entitled to the rank
of Past Grand Master Workman, but the honor is to be conferred
upon the one legally serving as Grand Master Workman at the
end of the term.
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134. Grand Recorders, who have served as such for two con-
secutive years, shall be entitled to all the honors and prerogatives
of Past Grand Master Workmin, provided their respective Grand
Lodges may have so determined by a two-thirds vote. — LawsAp.
to O.L.,8ecl.
135. It is the sense of the Supreme Lodge, that hereafter the
degree of Past Grand Master Workman cannot, and should not,
be conferred upon any members of the Order other than Past
Grand Master Workmen, or Representatives to the Supreme
Lodge ; provided, however, that the foregoing shall n<:)t apply to
such officers as are entitled to the same, under our Constitution
and the amendments thereto. — Pro. 1th An. Sess. S. L.,p. 122.
REPRESENTATIVES TO SUPREME LODGE.
136. Three Representatives to the Supreme Lodge shall be
elected at the time of institution of a Grand Lodge, in accord-
ance with the Supreme Lodge Constitution, to serve until the
next regular eleciiim ; at which time, and at each succeeding
regular election thereafter, Representatives shall be elected to
serve one year. Past Grand Master Workmen only are eligible
to elections as Supreme Representatives. — Lawit Ap. to O. L.,
Sec. 7.
APPOINTMENT IN CASE OF VACANCY.
137. In case of a vacancy in the Representatives from a Grand
Lodge, the Grand Master Workman thereof may appoint a quali-
fied Past Grand Master Workman to serve until the vacancy may
be filled by a new election ; provided, that in no case.can a brother
be appointed who is not in good standing in the Subordinate
Lodge to which he belongs.— /<!>., Sec. 20.
138 Note.— The rule in the decision above (No. 130) will also
apply to cases of vacancy. If there is no Past Grand Master
Workman to fill the vacancy, a Past Master Workman may be
appointed.
REPRESENTATIVES TO SUPREME LODGES ARE OFFICERS OF GRAND
LODGES.
139. Representatives to the Supreme Lodge are officers of the
Grand Lodge from which they are sent, and are entitled to mile-
age and per diem as other Grand Lodge officers while attending
the meetings of their Grand Lodge.— Pw. Ath An. Sess. S. L., p.
216.
GRAND MASTER WORKMAN, DUTIES OF.
140 Note.—lt is the duty of the Grand Master Workman, as
the executive head of the Order in his jurisdiction, to enforce
upon all officers and Subordinate Lodges a compliance with the
constitutions, laws, rules and regulations of the Order, and "a
strict adherence to the forms, ceremonies, charges and regalia
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prescribed by the Supreme Lodge." It is his duty to preside at
all sessions of the Grand Lodge, and exercise the usual functions
of a presiding officer, as well as to perform such other duties as
the Grand Lodge, by its constitution or otherwise, may assign to
him. He discharges the executive functions of the Grand Lodge
when the Lodge is not in session, and exercises a general super-
vision over the Order in his jurisdiction, making a report of the
state of the same, and of his acts and official decisions to the
Grand Lodge. The particular duties assigned to the Grand Mas-
ter Workman in each jurisdiction will be found defined in the
Grand Lodge Constitution.
OFFICE OF GRAND MASTER WORKMAN DOES NOT BECOME VACANT.
141. A Grand Lodge at a called session cannot declare the office
of the Grand Master Workman vacant. In fact the office does not
become vacant. The offi/^e under the Constitution and Laws
always exists, and by the same authority is filled by the person
elected to that position by the Grand Lodge, or by one whose
official position enables or authorizes him by succession to per-
form the duties of the office until an election shall be had. The
election must take place at an annual meeting of the Grand
Lodge. Any Grand Lodge offi^cer may be impeached as an officer
or an individual, and his place filled until the ensuing annual
election either by succession or appointment, as provided in the
Constitution, that is, by succession in cases so provided for, as
that of Grand Master Workman, or by appointment, as in case
of subordinate officers as to whom there is no provision for suc-
cession,
GRAND FOREMAN, DUTIES OF.
142. Note. — It is the duty of the Grand Foreman to assist the
Grand Master Workman, and in his absence to preside over the
Grand Lodge. la case of the death, resignation, removal or dis-
ability of the Grand Master Workman, the duties of the office
devolve upon the Grand Foreman, who, by service until the end
of the term, becomes entitled to the rank of Past Grand Master
Workman.
GRAND OVERSEER, DUTIES OF.
143. Note. — The Grand Overseer's duty is to render the Grand
Master Workman such assistance as may be required of him, and
to perform such other duties as are enjoined b}^ the laws, rules
and regulations of the Order.
GRAND RECORDER, DUTIES OF.
144. Note. — The duties of the Grand Recorder, in general are :
To record the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, conduct its cor-
respondence, have charge of its seal, books and papers, keep its
records and registers, receive moneys and pay them over to the
Receiver, draw orders for money when authorized, attest official
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papers, issue Beneficiary Certifijcates, prepare Charters for Sub-
ordinate Lodges, etc. The details of his duties are to be found
in the Grand Lodge Constitutions.
[For duties required specially of Grand Recorders of Grand
Lodges set apart as separate beneficiary jurisdictions, and also of
those of Grand Lodges under the immediate jurisdiction of the
Supreme Lodge, see next two Chapters.]
145. The Grand Recorder of each Grand Lodge shall, on or
before the 15th day of each month, make report to the Supreme
Recorder of the number of Beneficiary Certificates in his juiis-
diction in force on the first day of the month, together wilh the
number issued, suspended and renewed since the dale of the last
report. He shall also transmit to the Supreme Recorder on or
before the tenth day of March of each year, a detailed statement
up to the first day of March, of the total amount of Bene-
ficiary money received and paid out and to whom; also the total
amount paid out for other benevolent purposes; also a detailed
statement of the account between the Grand Lodge and the Su-
preme Lodge of the general fund during the ye'dr.—Laws Ap. to
G.L.,Sec.lQ.
LISTS OF EXPELLED MEMBERS.
146. It shall be the duty of the Recorders of all Subordinate
Lodges to send to the Supreme or Grand Recorders under whose
jurisdiction they may be, with their monthly returns, the names
of all brethren expelled from the Order for ;iny cause whatever,
and each Grand Recorder shall keep a register of said names and
forward the same with his monthly statements to the Supreme
Recorder, who shall keep a register of th«i said names, and send
them with his monthly statement to all Grand Lodges and such
Subordinate Lodges as are under the immediate jurisdiction (>f
the Supreme Lodge, and the Grand Recorders shall send a list of
said names to all the Subordinate Lodges under their respective
jurisdictions, with their monthly statemenis, and the Recorder of
each Subordinate Lodge shall, immediately upon the receipt of
the same, enter said names in alphabetical order in a book pro-
vided for that purpose. — Gen. Law 32.
[Tlie lists and registers above referred to are to include the
names only of brethren expelled from the Order, not of those sus-
pended from the Order for non-payment of assessments or dues.]
JVote.— Other duties of Grand Recorders in connection wilh
Beneficiary Fund, Appeals, etc., will be found specified in chap-
ters relating to such subjects. See also No. 159 for duties when
Grand Lodge is formed and whilst it remains connected with Su-
preme Lodge as to Beneficiary Fund.
GRAND RECEIVER, DUTIES OP.
147. Note— The Grand Receiver is the custodian of the moneys
of the Grand Lodge. His duties in general are similar to those
of the Supreme Receiver, modified by such provisions as the dif-
ferent Grand Lodges may have made in their constitutions.
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GRAND GUIDE AND GRAND WATCHMAN.
148. Note. — The duties of these officers are such as are enjoined
by the laws, rules and regulations of the Order, and as may be
prescribed by the differeat Grand Lodges in conformity with the
same.
GRAND TRUSTEES, DUTIES OF.
149. Note. — The Grand Trustees have generally the charge and
supervision of the funds which the Grand Lodge may direct to
be loaned or otherwise invested ; also of property of the Grand
Lodge. Their duties are specifically regulated by each Grand
Lodge in its constitution.
SITTING PAST GRAND MASTER WORKMAN, DUTIES OF.
150. Note. — The duties of the acting Past Grand Master Work-
man are not specifically set forth in any constitutional provision.
By custom or usage his duties in the Grand Lodge are in general
similar to those of a Past Master Workman in a Subordinate
Lodge, modified, of course, by the diflFerence in the functions of
the two bodies.
DEPUTY GRAND MASTER WORKMAN.
151. A District Deputy Grand Master Workman is not an offi-
cer of a Grand Lodge. — Pro. Zd An. Sess. S. X., p. 143.
153. Note. — Deputy Grand Master Workmen are subordinates or
representatives of the Grand Master Workman, and report to him
and not directly to the Grand Lodge. Their appointment gives
them no rights or privileges in the Grand Lodge, neither does it
conflict with their serving as Representatives, if duly qualified
and elected. The manner of their appointment, and the defining
of their jurisdictions and duties are regulated by the Constitu-
tions and regulations of the different Grand Lodges. When their
duties are limited to a district, they are styled District Deputy
Grand Master Workmen, Lodge Deputies are also provided for
by several Grand Lodges. There is no general law on the subject
of Deputy Grand Master Workmen, and there is considerable
variety in the provisions in regard to them in different Grand
Lodge jurisdictions. In general. Deputies are representatives of
the Grand Master Workman in the district assigned to them, and
it is their duty to see that the work of the Order is perfoimed
uniformly and the laws and regulations complied with ; to install,
or cause to be installed, the oflicers of Subordinate Lodges ; to
receive the semi-annual reports and Grand Lodge dues; institute
new Lodges, and have a general care and supervision of the in-
terests of the Order within their districts.
FAILURE OP OFFICER TO FILE BOND.
153. A.n officer of a Grand Lodge who has been installed be-
fore filing the required bond, and who has been given a specified
time in which to file the same, is to lie regarded as having re-
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signed his office if he afterwards declines to execute and file the
bond within the specified time. A. vacancy in the office is thus
created which must be filled m the manner provided for in the
Grand Lodge Constitution. — Pro. S. L., 7th An. Sess.^p. 63.
KEPRESENTATrVES TO GRAND LODGE.
154. JVote. — Sections 3, 4 and 5, of Laws Applicable to Grand
Lodges, provide for the election of three Representatives from
each Subordinate Lodge, when a Grand Lodge is to be formed.
Grand Lodges, after their formation, provide in their constitu-
tions as to the number of Representatives each Subordinate Lodge
shall be entitled to, and the time" and manner of their election.
None but Past Master Workmen are eligible to election as Repre-
sentatives, unless the Lodge has not a sufficient number of Past
Master Workmen, in which case any Master Workman degree
member in good standing may be elected (see No. 11 2 and by vir-
tue of such election and service as a Representative, becomes
entitled to the rank and honors of a Past Master Workman. No
member is eligible to election as a Representative unless he be in
good standing in his Subordinate Lodge. Should a Representa-
tive, after his election, become out of good standing, and disquuli-
fied to vote or hold office in his Subordinate Lodge, he would
thereby become also disqualified to vote or hold office in the
Grand Lodge.
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATES, SUM TO BE PAID FOR.
155. Grand Lodges may reduce the sum to be paid for Bene-
ficiary Certificate, to less than one dollar. — Sup. L. Const, Art.
VIIl, Sec. 3.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS.
156. Grand Lodges have the right to transact their legislative
business upon a representative basis, and may confer upon their
elective officers the privilege of speaking and voting upon all
questions that may arise. — Laws Ap. to O. L., Sec. 11.
DISPENSATIONS.
157. Note. — The power of a Grand Master Workman to grant
dispensations for the conferring of more than one degree on the
same person on the same evening is recognized in the Subordinate
Lodge Constitutions in all jurisdictions, and by usage is also gen-
erally exercised by Deputy Grand Master Workmen. The power
to grant dispensations for other purposes is not generally defined
and limited. The Constitutions of the Grand Lodge of Pennsyl-
vania and Iowa give the Grand Master Workman and his Depu-
ties authority to grant dispensations *' when they may deem it for
the interest of the Order, and not in violation of any funda-
mental law, or inconsistent with the usage of the Order." This
limitation of the right to grant dispensations seems to be one
which is necessary to the preservation of the uniformity and sys-
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tern which are requisite to maintain the stability of the Order.
However, it is to be understood as a fixed rule of the Order that
no dispensation can be granted to set aside or disregard any gen-
eral law of the Order, nor a By-Law of a Subordinate Lodge.
SEALS.
158. The impressed seal of a Grand Lodge is the oflBcial seal of
the Grand Recorder and of all financial matters of the Grand
Lodge, and the electrotype seal is the official seal of the Grand
Master Workman. — Pro. 1st An. Sess. S. L., j)- 14.
DUTIES OF SUPREME RECORDER WHEN NEW GRAND LODGE IS
FORMED.
159. Immediately upon the formation of a Grand Lodge, the
Supreme Recorder shall make out and deliver to the Grand Re-
corder a full register, by Lodges, of all Master Workman degree
members under such Grand Lodge, showing the number in good
standing, as well as those suspended, in each Subordinate Lodge.
He shall transfer to the Grand Recorder the Medical Examiner's
reports and the applications upon which Beneficiary Certificates
were issued. He shall also make out a full record of the officers
of each Subordinate Lodge, and the amount of Beneficiary Fund
received and disbursed by each Subordinate Lodge prior to such
date. — Sup. L. Const, Art. VII, Sec. 2.
PER CAPITA TAX.
160. Grand Lodges shall pay annually an amount equal to five
cents for each member under their jurisdiction on the fii'st day of
January preceding each annual meeting. These payments shall
be made to the Supreme Recorder on or before the first day of
March each year. — Pro. 5th An. Sess. S. L.,p. 313.
161. Grand Lodges instituted subsequent to January 1st, shall
not be required to pay to the Supreme Lodge the per capita tax
of five cents per member, provided the Subordinate Lodges under
their jurisdiction shall have paid the semi-annual tax to the Su-
preme Lodge due at that time. — Pro. S. Z., 1th An. Sess., p. 63.
163. Grand Lodges are not required to pay per capita tax ou
Junior Workman and Senior Workman degree members. — Ibid.
DELINQUENCY IN REVENUE ASSESSMENTS AND RETURNS.
163. Any Grand Lodge failing to pay all assessments made
upon it (for Supreme Lodge revenue), or to make returns as re-
quired, shall forfeit all right to representation in the Supreme
Lodge, and the names of its Representatives shall not be enrolled
as members of the Supreme Lodge. If such assessments be not
paid within thirty days after notice thereof, the Supreme Master
Workman shall suspend the Charter of such delinquent Lodge,
and the members thereof from all rights and privileges of the
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Beneficiary Fund and of the Order. Said suspension may be re-
moved at any time within three months, upon the payment of all
assessments due, if in the opinion of the Supreme Master Work-
man, the welfare of the Order may so require.—Sup. L. Const. ^
Art. IX.
164. Noie.—TliQ effect of the suspension of a Grand Lodge
under the above Article would be to suspend all Past Master
Workmen in the jurisdiction from all rights and privileges of
the Beneficiary Fund and the Order.
SUSPENSION OF GRAND LODGE.
165. When a Grand Lodge is suspended for any cause, the
Subordinate Lodges under its jurisdiction shall, during such sus-
pension, be under the control of the Supreme Lodge, subject to
the laws governing Subordinate Lodges under the immediate jur-
isdiction of the Supreme liOdigQ.—Oen. Laio 35.
CHARTER, REVOCATION OF.
166. A Grand Lodge shall not be deprived of its Charter nor
have its authority annulled or suspended (unless otherwise pro-
vided in the Constitution and laws of the Supreme Lodge) ex-
cept for violation of the constitutional enactments, rules and
edicts of the Supreme Lodge, duly charged by two or more Rep-
resentatives, and sustained by a vote of two-thirds of the Repre-
sentatives present at an annual meeting of the Supreme Lodge.
Laws Ap. ioO. L., Sec. 2.
167. When the number of Subordinate Lodges in the jurisdic-
tion of any Grand Lodge shall be reduced to five, the Charter of
such Grand Lodsce shall, upon the petition of a majority of said
Lodges, be revoked, and they shall revert to the immediate juris-
diction of the Supreme Lodge.— i^>., Sec. 13.
RITUALS AND RITUALISTIC WORK.
168. No Grand Lodge has the povv-er or authority to refuse or
neo-lect to comply with the action and requirements of the Su-
preme Lodge as to the Rituals of the Order. The Supreme Lodge
has absolute control over all the secret and ritualistic work of the
Order.— Pre;. QthAn. Sess. S. L.,pp. 362, 367.
COLOR.
169. The distinguishing color of the Grand Lodge is Blue.— Pro.
2d An. Sess.S.L.,p.46.
MEETINGS, TIME OF.
170.— Pennsylvania— Annual session, second Tuesday in Jan-
uary. _ , . T^ -,
New York— Annual session, first Tuesday m b ebruary.
Ohio— Annual session, fourth Tuesday in January.
Indiana— Annual session, third Tuesday in February.
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Illitiois — Annual session, first Tuesday in February.
Missouri — Annual session, second Tuesday in January.
Micliis^an — Annual session, first Tuesday in February, at De-
troit.
Iowa — Annual session, first Tuesday in February.
Tennessee — Annual session, Thursday after the first Monday in
April, at Nashville.
Wisconsin — Annual session, first Wednesday in February.
Kentucky — Annual session, third Tuesday in January.
California — Annual session, third Tuesday in January; semi-
annual session, third Tuesday in July,
Minnesota — Annual session, first Tuesday in February.
Georgia — Annual session,
Kausas — Annual session, first Tuesday in February.
Ontario — Annual session, third Tuesday in February.
Massachusetts — Annual session, fourth Tuesday in February.
CHAPTER III.
GRAND LODGES UNDER THE i:\DIEDIATE JURISDICTION OF THE
SUPREME LODGE.
Note. — This Chapter contains such provisions as are applicable
only to Grand Lodges under the immediate jurisdiciion" of the
Supreme Lodge and not to others. All that is contained in the
preceding Chapter is also applicable to such Grand Lodges.
GRAND RECORDER, DUTIES OF.
171. The Grand Recorder shall make record of all matters re-
ceived from the Supreme Recorder (see No. 159) in the books of
the Grand Lodge ; keeping such books in like manner and form
as prescribed by the Supreme Lodge, and he shall, in like man-
ner thereafter, keep a full record of all Beneficiary Certitjcates
issued, and from the monthly statements of each Subordinate
Lodge keep a full record of the status of all Master Workman
degree m^-mbers in his jurisdiction. He shall, upon the receipt
of official noiice of the death of any Master Workman degree
member in good standing, immediately forward to the Supreme
Recorder the notice thereof, attested by the seal of the Grand
Lodge, and accompanied by the application and Medical Ex-
aminer's report of the deceased. He shall, upon official notice
from the Supreme Recorder ordering assessments for the Bene-
ficiary Fund, immediately proceed to assess on and collect from
all Mister Workman degree members in his jurisdiction in like
manner and form, and subject to the same laws, rules and regu-
lations, as prescribed for and governing the assessing and collect-
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ing Ihe Beneficiary Fund from Subordinate Lodges under the
immediate jurisdictic n of the Supreme Lodge. He shall make
report not later than the 15th of eacti month, to the Supreme Ho-
corder, of all moneys received for the Beneficiary Fund, giving
the name, number, location, and the amount paid by each Subor-
dinate Lodge in his jurisdiction, and he shall forward with said
monthly report a draft, payable to the order of the Supreme Re-
ceiver, for the amount so shown by the statement. He shall also
make report to the Supreme Recorder, on the 15th day of each
month, of all Subordinate Lodges wherein ttie members are sus-
pended under the provisions of Sec. 8 of Beneficiary Article
governing Subordinate Lodges. — Const., S. Z., Art. VII, Sec. 3.
172. Upon receiving official notice from the Supreme Becorder,
ordering assessments for the Beneficiary Fund, the Grand Re-
corder shall immediately notify each Subordinate Lodge in his
jurisdiction. Any Subordinate Lodge failing or declining to
make returns (as required by the Beneficiary Article) so as to in-
sure their receipt by the Grand Recorder during the first week of
each month, shall be again notified, and should such returns fail
to be made within one week from the date of said second notice,
all certificates under the jurisdiction of said Lodge shall stand
suspended until said returns are made. — Sup L. Const., Art. VIL
Sec. 3; Art. VIII, Sec. 8.
PAYMENT OF DEATH LOSSES.
173. The Supreme Recorder shall adjust all losses, and in set-
tlement thereof shall draw an order on the Supreme Receiver,
payable to the party entitled, and forward the same to the Re-
corder of the Subordinate Lodse of which the deceased was a
member. — Sup. L. Const., Art. VII, Sec. 4.
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATES, ETC.
Note. — The issuing of Beneficiary Certificates by Grand Lodges
is "subject to the same laws, rules and regulations as those pre-
scribed for and governing the Supreme Lodge." — Sup. L. Const,
Art. VII, Sec. 1.^ These will be found in Chapters VI, VII and
VIII.
CHAPTER IV.
GRAND LODGES AS SEPARATE BENEFICIARY JURISDICTIONS.
SEPARATION.
174. When a Grand Lodge shall have under its jurisdiction two
thousand Master "Workman degree members in good standing,
such Grand Lodge may petition the Supreme Lodge to be set
apart as a separate beneficiary jurisdiction, with power to collect
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and disburse, within itself, the Beneficiary Fund, subject to and
in accordance with the general laws, rules and regulations of the
Supreme Lodge. Such petition so made, may be granted by a
majority vote of the Supreme Lodge at any annual meeting; pro-
vided, that at the date of granting such petition the combined num-
ber of Master Workman degree members in good standing, still
remaining under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge, shall not
be less than three thousand; and provided, further, that such
Grand Lodge so petitioning shall fully comply with the specified
conditions of ttie Supreme Lodge. — Sup. L. Const., Art. VI.
[The conditions referred to in the above Section will be found
in Nos. 176, 177, 178 and 182.]
175. The use of the term "separate jurisdiction" may convey
an erroneous impression if the Article of the Constitution in which
it is used is not somewhat carefully considered. The Order is a
unit — no part of it is really separate from any other part. The
same principles and general laws, rules and regulations are in
force throughout the entire Order. The only separation which
takes place is in the Beneficiary Fund, which, in a Grand Lodge,
*' set apart as a separate beneficiary jurisdiction," is collected and
disbursed in such jurisdiction, and is applied only to the death
losses occurring therein; but this collection and disbursement is
subject to, and is to be made "in accordance with the general
laws, rules and regulations of the vSupreme Lodge (see Sup. L.
Const., Art. VI, 1st paragraph). Grand Lodges under the imme-
diate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge, and those set apart as
a separate beneficiary jurisdiction, are therefore governed by the
same general laws, and are subject to the same rules, regulations
and restrictions, except that in one case the Beneficiarj^ Fund is
forwarded to the Supreme Recorder and is applied to the pay-
ment of death losses occurring in the membership under the im-
mediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge, and in the other it is
retained and disbursed in the jurisdiction of the Grand Lrdge.
The unity of the Order is further shown in the fact that if the
membership under a Grand Lodge set apart as a separate benefi-
ciary jurisdiction becomes reduced to less than 2,000, it reverts
back to the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge, which
latter body becomes responsible for the payment of all death
losses occurring th«^reafter in the membership under the jurisdic-
tion of such Grand Lodge.
BENEFICIARY FUND, MANAGEMENT OF.
176. Each Grand Lodge set apart as a beneficiary jurisdiction
shall manage within itself the beneficiary department, assessing,
collecting aad disbursing the Beneficiary Fund, in accordance
with and governed by the general laws and usages prescribed by
the Supreme Lodge to Subordinate Lodges under its immediate
jurisdiction, and no alteration or amendment to such laws or
usages shall be made except by the Supreme Lodge. — Sup. L.
Const., Art. VI, No. 3.
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[The **laws and usages" referred to in the above Section will
be found in detail in Chapters VI, VII and VIII.]
ASSESSMENTS ON DEATHS OCCURRING PREVIOUS TO DATE OP
SEPARATION.
177. A Grand Lodge set apart as a separate beneficiary juris-
diction shall be responsible for and shall pay (to the Supreme Re-
corder) all assessment of the Beneficiary Fund on deaths occur-
ring on and before the date of separation; and J^ll losses occur-
ring in the jurisdiction of said Grand Lodge up to and including
said date, shall be paid by the Supreme Lodge. — Sup. L. Const.,
Art. VI, No. 1.
SURPLUS MONEYS, GRAND LODGE NOT ENTITLED TO.
178. A Grand Lodge set apart as a separate beneficiary juris-
diction shall not receive or be entitled to any surplus moneys
that may be in the Beneficiary Fund of the Supreme Lodge after
settlement has been made of losses occurring prior to the date of
separation. — Sup. L. Const., Art. VI, No. 3.
GRAND RECORDER, DUTIES OF.
179. iVote.— Paragraph No. 3, of Article VI, of the Supreme
Lodge Constitution (see No, 174) provides that in Grand Lodges set
apart as separate beneficiary jurisdictions, the assessing, collect-
ing and disbursing of the Beneficiary Fund shall be " in accord-
ance with and governed by the general laws and usages prescribed
by the Supreme Lodge to Subordinate Lodges undet its hnmedi-
ate jurisdiction." The duties of the Grand Recorder and Grand
Receiver of such Grand Lodges, in connection with the Benefic-
iary Fund, are therefore similar to those prescribed for the Su-
preme Recorder and Supreme Receiver in regard to this subject,
for which see the various provisions relating to the same in the
different Chapters.
180. No order shall be made by the Grand Recorder upon the
Beneficiary Fund in the Subordinate Lodges until there is less
than two thousand dollars in the Beneficiary Fund in the Grand
Lodge, nor shall any such order be made except with the approval
of the Grand Lodge Finance Committee. — Sup. L. Const., Art.
VIII, Sec. 17; Art. VI, Sec. 1.
181. The Grand Recorder of each Grand Lodge set apart as a
separate beneficiary jurisdiction, shall make report in gross to the
Supreme Recorder each month of beneficiary moneys received
and disbursed in his jurisdiction, and the Supreme Recorder shall
make record of the same in the books of the Supreme Lodge.—
Sup. L. Const., Art. VI, No. 4.
GRAND RECEIVER, DUTIES OP.
[See No. 179.]
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BENEFICARY FUND, INCREASE OF.
182. Each Grand Lodge, set apart as a separate beneficiary iuris-
diction, may enact laws and regulations providing for the creating
and disbursing of an increase of the Beneficiary Fund; provided,
such increase shall form a separate and distinct fund, and shall
in no manner affect the Beneficiary Fund a« it now exists; and
provided further, that such laws and regulations shall be submit-
ted to and receive the approval of the Supreme Lodge.— Sup. L.
Const, Art. VI, No. 6.
183. Mte.—As, any fund created by a Grand Lodge under the
power granted in the above section would be *' separate and dis-
tinct" from the Beneficiary Fund provided for in the general
laws of the Order, the Supreme Lodge would not incur any lia-
bility under the certificates issued for such increase of fund. The
contract would be solely between the Grand Lodge and the mem-
bers under it. In the event of the membership under the Grand
Lodge becoming reduced to less than 2,000. and reverting to the
immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge, the latter body
would not be responsible for the payment of such certificates, as
it is for those issued under the general laws of the Order.
SINKING OF RELIEF FUND.
184 Grand Lodges set apart as separate beneficiary jurisdic-
tions may provide for a sinking or relief fund, in such manner as
they may deem proper; but such sinking or relief fund shall not
in any of its provisions conflict with or delay the payment of the
benefit due on the Beneficiary Certificate of any deceased mem-
ber. — Sup. L. Const., Art. VI, Sec. 7.
REDUCTION OF MEMBERSHIP OF LESS THAN 2,000.
185. Should any Grand Lodge set apart as a separate jurisdic-
tion be, from any cause, reduced to less than 2,000 members,
it shall immediately come under the control of the Supreme
Lodge, and the members in said jurisdiction shall have the same
privilege and benefits, and be subject to the same duties and lia-
bilities to the Supreme Lodge as if said Grand Lodge had never
been set apart as a separate jurisdiction for the collection and
disbursement of the Beneficiary Fund ; and said Grand Lodge
shall collect, pay over and disburse all moneys in the same man-
ner as required before it was set apart as a separate jurisdiction,
or as the law requires for Grand Lodges that have never been set
apart as a separate jurisdiction. — Sup. L. Const., Art. VL No. 5.
186. Note. — In carrying into eff'ect the above constitutional pro-
vision, in the case of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, it was decided,
at a conference of the Supreme Master Workman and other Su
preme Lodge officers with the officers of the Grand Lodge, that
the date at which the membership under the jurisdiction of
the (xrand Lodge was reduced to less than 2,000, should be
taken as the date at which the Grand Lodge ceased to exist as a
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separate beneficiary jurisdiction; that all death losses occurring
after such date should be assumed b}'' the Supreme Lodge, and
that the membership in Ohio would be liable to assessments on
them in connection with the other membership under tlie imme-
diate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge. In regard to the death
losses which occurred previous to that date, and which remained
unsettled, it was decided that the membership in Ohio as a sepa-
rate jurisdiction, was responsible to the amount of one dollar
for each member on each death, which amount the Grand Lodge
should assess and collect iu the same manner and under the same
rules and regulations as before the change, and that any deficiency
in the fall amount of $3,000 on each death loss should be assumed
and met by the Supreme Lodge. It was held by the Supreme
Master Workman, in this case, that as all beneficiary certificates,
whether issued by separate jurisdiction or directly by the Su-
preme Lodge, are issued by authority of the Supreme Lodge (Sup.
L. Const., Art. VIII, Sec. 4) ; and that no member can lawfully
be required to pay more than one dollar on any (me death* loss;
therefore, any deficiency in the full amount of |3,000, caused by
a lack of membership in a separate jurisdiction, must be assumed
and paid by the Supreme Lodge.
CHAPTER V.
OUTLINE OF THE BENEFICIARY SYSTEM,
^ofe.— The following summary of the Beneficiary System of
the Order is given for the purpose of presenting its principal
features in a connected form, so that its general plan may be
more clearly seen. The laws, rules and regulations from which
this summary is made up will be found in detail in the following
Chapters.
PtJRPOSE OF THE SYSTEM.
The purpose of the Beneficiary System of the Order is to secure
the sum of $2,000 to each member's family, or to such person or
])ersons as he may choose to designate— such amount to be paya-
ble at his death. The fund from which these payments are made,
is raised, as needed, by assessments of one dollar each upon the
members. The steps by which this system is carried out, are in
general as follows :
APPLICATION FOR BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATE.
Immediately after the Junior Workman degree has been con-
ferred upon an applicant, he makes application for the two suc-
ceeding degrees, and at the same time signs the application for
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Beneficiary Certificate. This is required, in order iliat the appli-
cation may be forwarded to the Grand or Supreme Recorder, and
the Beneficiary Certificate received before the Master Workman
degree is conferred on the brother.
FORWARDING AFPLICATION, ETC.
The Recorder immediately forwards the application, with the
certificate fee, to the Grand or Supreme Recorder, as the case
may be, and the Beneficiary Certificate is issued and returned to
the Recorder of the Subordinate Lodge in time for delivery to
the brother when he receives the third degree.
DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATE TO MEMBER.
When the Master Workman degree is to be conferred upon an
applicant, his Beneficiary Certificate is countersigned by the Mas-
ter Workman and Recorder, and attested by the seal of the
Lodge. The Recorder also enters a record of it in proper form
in the Beneficiary Certificate Register Book. It is then ready for
delivery to the brother, and is handed to him at the close of the
degree ceremony.
NOTICE OF DEATH.
Upon the death of a brother lawfully entitled to participate in
the Beneficiary Fund, the Subordinate Lodge of which he was
a member sends notice (through its Recorder) in the pres(;ribed
form (Form No. 5) to the Grand or Supreme Recorder, as the case
may be.
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.
When a death occurs, if the amount of the Beneficiary Fund
on hand in the Supreme Lodge or in any^Grand Lodge set apart
as a separate jurisdiction, will mecil the payment of the required
amount of $3,000, no assessment is made, but if the amount on
hand is less than $2,000, then notice of an assessment is sent to
each Subordinate Lodge in such jurisdiction, on the first day of
the following month.
FORWARDING FUND FROM SUBORDINATE LODGE.
Upon receipt of a notice of assessment, each Subordinate
Lodge forwards to the Grand or Supreme Recorder, the amount
of the Beneficiary Fund on hand in the Lodge, the same being
one dollar for each member of the Lodge whose certificate has
not been held suspended, and such sums as have been received on
certificates which have been renewed. The amount is sent by the
Receiver, by a draft payable to the order of the Supreme or Grand
Receiver, or in such other manner as the Supreme or Grand Lodge
may direct. A record of the amount forwarded is to be entered
on the minutes of the Subordinate L dge.
NOTICE TO MEMBERS.
When the Lodges are notified of an assessment, written notices
are sent out by the Financier, not later than the eighth day of the
month, to each member of the Lodge.
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TIME OF PAYMENT.
Each member is required to pay his assessment or assessments
on or before the 28th day of the month, and on failure to do so
his certificate stands suspended.
TWO OR MORE ASSESSMENTS AT SAME TIME.
If two or more assessments are called for at the same time, the
amount of such assessments must be paid by each member within
the same time, and'subject to the same penalty, as in the case of
a single assessment. The Receiver, as soon as the notice of assess-
ment is received, forwards the Beneficiary Fund on hand, as
above stated, which pays one assessment. On or before the first
day of the following month (the collections having been made in
meantime) he forwards the amount due from the Lodge on each
additional assessment.
AMOUNT OF ONE ASSESSMENT ON HAND IN SUBORDINATE LODGE.
When notice of an assessment or assessments is received, the
Lodge forwards, as above stated, the amount of the Beneficiary
Fund it has on hand. It then collects from each member, by the
28th of the month, one dollar on each assessment notice received
by the Lodge If but one assessment has been made, this replaces
the Beneficiary Fund, ready for the next notice. If more than
one assessment has been made, the amount of each additional
assessment is also forwarded on or before the first of the next
month, leaving one dollar for each valid certificate still on hand.
Thus the Lodge begins each month with its obligations fully dis-
charged, and the proper amount on hand to meet the next call.
FAILURE OF SUBORDINATE LODGE TO FORWARD BENEFICIARY
FUND.
If any Subordinate Lodge fails to forward its Beneficiary Fund,
so that the same may reach the Grand or Supreme Recorder during
the first week of the month for which the notice was issued, it is
again notified, and if the fund is not forwarded within one week
from the date of such second notice, all certificates under the
jurisdiction of the delinquent Lodge stand suspended.
SUSPENSION OF CERTIFICATES.
If any member fails to piy his assessment or assessments on or
before the 28th day of the month, his certificate is held suspended,
and until the suspension is removed he forfeits all right to partici-
pation in the Beneficiary Fund.
RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE.
At any time within three months from the suspension of a cer-
tificate for non-payment of assessments, the same may be renewed,
or restored to validity, by payment of all assessments due on the
same. If not so renewed within three months, then the following
conditions must be complied with to obtain a renewal within six
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months: 1. The member in arrears must be examined by the
Medical Examiner of the Lodge, and be recommended by him for
membership. 3. He must pay all the assessments for which he
would have been liable had he remained a member in good stand-
ing. 3. The consent of the Lodge by a majority vote must be
obtained.
ANNULLING OF CERTIFICATE AND SUSPENSION FROM THE ORDER.
The foregoing statements, it will be observed, refer to the sus-
pension of a certificate, subject to renewal within a limited lime.
If the conditions are not complied with and a renewal obtained
within six months, then the certificate is annulled, and the delin-
quent member suspended from all the rights, benefits and privileges
of the Order. He is virtually out of the Order, but can be rein-
stated in it and have his certificate reuewed by the consent of the
Lodge, upon his complying with the conditions enumerated below.
REINSTATEMENT OF MEMBER AND RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE.
A member suspended from the Order for non-payment of dues
or arrearages of Beneficiary Assessments, can only be reinstated
in the following manner : 1. He must pay the amount he was in
arrears at the date of his suspension from the Order, and also the
sum of ten dollars, to be appropriated to the library fund or to
the general fund of ttie Lodge. 2. He must make application in
the same manner and form as that prescribed for admission to
membership, and be elected in a similar manner, but he is not
required to pay any initiation or degree fees 3. If his applica-
tion is approved, he must pay into the Beneficiary Fund of the
Lodge the sum of one dollar. Upon compliance with these con-
ditions, his Beneficiary Certificate will be renewed.
SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION.
A member suspended or expelled from the Order, for any cause
whatever, forfeits all claims to the Beneficiary Fund.
CHANGE OF DIRECTION AS TO PAYMENT.
Any member holding a Beneficiary Certificate, desiring, at any
time, to make a new direction as to its payment, may do so in
writing on the back of his certificate, in the form prescribed (see
Form No, 8), attested by the Recorder, with the seal of the Lodge
attached, and by paying to the Grand or Supreme Lodge the sunt
of fifty cents.
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CHAPTER VI.
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATES.-
"WHENCE ISSUED.
187. The Siipreme Lodge shall issue, or cause to be issued, all
certificates of the Beneficiary Fund.— Sup. L. Const., Art. V2II,
Sec. 4.
188. Note.— The Supreme Lodge issues Beneficiary Certificates
directly to all Master Workman degree members of Subordinate
Lodges working under its immediate jurisdiction. Certificates
to members of Subordinate Lodges working under Grand Lodges
are (by authority derived from the Supreme Lodge) issued by the-
Grand Lodges.— See Sup. L. Const, Art. VIII, Sec. 4 ; Art. F/,
No. 3 ; Art. VII, Sec. 1.
FORM.
189. Beneficiary Certificates must be substantially in the form
laid down by the Supreme Lodge. (See Form No. 4:.)— Sup. L.
Const, Art VIII, Sec. 4.
AMOUNT OF CERTIFICATE.
190. Upon the death of a Master Workman degree member in
^ood standing, of a Subordinate Lodge of the Order, under the
jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen, such person or persons as said member may have
directed, while living, shall be entitled to receive of the Beneficiiu-y
Fund of the Order, the sum of two thousand dollars ; provided,
said member shall have complied in all particulars with all the
laws, regulations and requirements of the Order. — Sup. L. Const.,
Art VIII, Sec. 1.
191. Note.— The Beneficiary Certificate issued to each member of
the Order on his receiving ttie Master Workman degree, is in all
cases in the sum of two thousand dollars. Grand Lodges set
apart as separate jurisdictions may, with the approval of the Su-
preme Lodge, provide for an increase of the Beneficiary Fund,
but such increase is to form a separate and distinct fund, and
would not chango the amount of the regular Beneficiary Certifi-
cate. (See Nos. 182 and 183.)
ALL MEMBERS REQUIRED TO TAKE OUT CERTIFICATES.
193. All members are required to take out Beneficiary Certifi-
cates; the law and ritualistic work both require it. — Pro. Qth An.
Sess. S. L., p. 345.
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE.
193. Each member, upon receiving the Junior Workman degree,
and applying for the Master Workman degree, shall make appli-
cation for t3eneficiary Certificate, substantially in the form re-
quired by the Supreme Lodge, in which application he shall agree
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that compliance on his part with all the laws, regulations and
conditions of the Order is the express condition upcin which he is
to be entitled to participate in the Beneficiary Fund; also that
his answers made to the Medical Examiner are true, and that the
certificate is to be of no binding force until he has taken the
Master Workman degree. (See Form No. S.)—Sup. L. Const.,
Art. VIII, Sec. 2.
194. iV^ofe.— Immediately after the initiatory or Junior Work-
man degree has been conferred upon a person becoming a mem-
ber of the Order, he is conducted to the Recorder's desk and
makes application for the two succeeding degrees. At the same
time he also signs an application for his Beneficiary Certificate.
(Form No. 3.) The blank form of this application is printed on
the back of the Medical Examiner's report. In it the applicant
also names the person or persons to whom the amount guaran-
teed by the certificate is to be paid at his death. If more than
one person is named, the amount to be paid to each should be
specifically stated, if practicable. This application is attested by
the signature of the Recorder and the seal of the Lodge. At the
same time the applicant pays to the Financier two dollars, one
dollar of which goes into the Beneficiary Fund, and one dollar
(as a certificate fee) into the General Fund of the Grand or Su-
preme Lodge. Grand Lodges have the right to reduce the amount
of this fee,' or to abolish it.
FORWARDING APPLICATIOIT.
195. The Medical Examiner's report and the application for
certificate shall be forwarded by the Recorder of the Subordinate
Lodge to the Supreme or Grand Recorder, together with the cer-
tificate fee.— Sup. L. Const., Art. VIII, Sec. 3.
IRREGULARITY IN APPLICATION, DUTY OP GRAND RECORDER.
196. It is the duty of the Grand Recorder, should there exist
any irregularity in the Medical Examiner's Certificate, or the
application for Beneficiary Certificate, or any evidence in his
(Mce affecting the risk, to refer the same back to the Lodge, re-
questing examination or correction of the same.
CERTIFICATE FEE.
197. In Subordinate Lodges under the immediate jurisdiction
of the Supreme Lodge, each applicant, upon signing the applica-
tion for Beneficiary Certificate, shall pay to the Financier the
sum of two dollars, one dollar of which shall be placed in the
Beneficiary Fund ; the remaining one dollar to be forwarded by
the Rticorder to the Supreme Recorder (the same to be placed by
him in the Supreme Lodge General Fund.)— See Sup. L. Const.,
Art. VIII, Sec. 3.
198. In Subordinate Lodges working under a Grand Lodge, the
Financier places one dollar of the amount received from the ap-
plicant in the Beneficiary Fund, and hands the remainder to the
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Recorder, to be forwarded by bim to the Grand Recorder, to be
placed in the Grand Lodge General Fand.— Sup. L. Const., Art.
VI, No. 3; Art. VIII, Sec. 3.
199. Grand Lodges may reduce the sum to be paid for the
Beneficiary Certificate — Sup. L. Const. , Art. VIII, Sec. 3.
ISSUES AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATE.
200. Upon application for a Beneficiary Certificate, made in
compliance with the laws of the Order, and forwarded from a
Subordinate Lodge working under the immediate jurisdiction of
the Supreme Lodge, the Supreme Recorder shall immediately is-
sue and forward the certificate to tlie Subordinate Lodge, where
it shall be countersigned by the Master Workm:in, with the seal
of the Subordinate Lodge attached, attested by tlie Recorder,
and when the applicant has received the Master Workman de-
gree, the certificate shall be delivered to him, a record be made of
the same in the books of the Lodge, and he shall, from snch
date, be entitled to all the rights and privileges of the Order, in
accordance with the law^s, rules and regulations of the Supreme
Lodge ; provided, that in case the Beneficiary Certificate is not
present at the time the applicant receives the Master Workman
degree, he shall be entitled to participate in the Beneficiary Fund
until such time as said certificate shall be received by the Lodge,
the same as though said certificate had been delivered at the time
said degree was received. — Sup. L. ConsU, Art. VIII, Sec. 5.
201. Note. — Lodges working under a Grand Lodge forward ap-
plications for Beneficiary Certificates to the Grand Recorder,
whose duty it is to issue and forward the certificate. All the
other provisions of the foregoing section apply to such certifi-
cates so issued. — See Sup. L. Const., Art. VI, No. 3; Ari. VII,
Sec. 1; Art. VIII, Sec. 3.
ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES TO MEMBERS OF NEW LODGE.
202. Note.^-\n the case of persons admitted into the Order at
the institution of a new Lodge, application for Beneficiary Cer-
tificate is made in the same manner as in old Lodges, and tlie ap
plication is attested by the instituting officer, wdio forwards the
application with the Medical Examiner's report and the certifi-
cate fee, to the Supreme or Grand Recorder. The third degree is
conferred in such cases, without the certificate being present.
The certificates are made out and sent, as soon as praciicable, ^o
the Recorder of the Subordinate Lodge, and after being counter-
signed and attested as required in other cases, are then delivered
to the brothers entitled to receive them.
EXCHANGE OF OLD FOR NEW CERTIFICATE.
203. All members of the Master Workman degree in good
standing when the Beneficiary Fund Law adopted at the Fifth
Annual" Session of the Supreme Lodge, went into effect, are en-
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titled, without payment, to receive a Beneficiary Certificate, upaa
sigaing the application for such certificate, as provided by the
law, and returniag any certificate that may have beea issued to
him at any previous time. — Pro. 5th An. Sess. S. L., p. 315.
204. Note. — Under the present constitution all Beneficiary Cer-
tificates are issued by tlie Supreme or a Grand Lodge. In order
to promote uniformity and protect the interests of the Order, as
well as the rights of each member, all certificates issued by Sub-
ordinate Lodges under the old constitution, should be immedi-
ately returned as above provided for, and new certificates received
under the present law.
CHANGE OF DIRECTION AS TO PAYMENT.
205. Any member holding a Beneficiary Certificate, desiring at
any time to make a new direction as to its payment, may do so
by authorizing such change in writing on the back of his certifi-
cate in the form prescribed (see Form No. 6), attested by the Re-
corder, with the seal of the Lodge attached, and by the payment
to the Supreme or Grand Lodge of the sum of fifty cents ; but
no change of direction shall be valid or have any binding force
or effect until said change shall have been reported to the Su-
preme or Grand Recorder, the old certificate, if practicable, filed
with him and a new Beneficiary Certificate issued thereon ; and
the said new Beneficiary Certificate shall be numbered the same
as the old certificate. — Sup. L. Count. , Art. VIII, Sec. 18.
206. A member of a Lodge changed the direction as to the pay.
ment of his Beneficiary Certificate, or rather added to it, by di-
recting that the Lodge should pay his honest debts out of the
$2,000, and the balance as he had before directed. An adminis-
trator had been appointed on the estate of the deceased. The
Supreme Recorder was directed to make the warrant for the
$2,000 payable to the administrator. — Fro. 6th An. Sess. S. L.,2ip.
359, 388.
207. If a brother had directed that the $2,000 should be paid
to his minor heirs, and afterwirds changes the direction so as to
make the benefit payable to other parties, the minor heirs have
then no claim upon the same, and cannot maintain a suit against
the Supreme Lodge for it. — Pro. Qth An. Se>iS. S. L., p. 396.
208. A brother can change the direction as to payment of his
Beneficiary Certificate, so as to make it payable to parties not re-
lated to his family.
SUSPENSION OP CERTIFICATE FOR DELINQUENCY OF MEMBER.
209. Not later than the 28th day of the month in which no-
tice of assessment was given, any member holding a certificate
of the Beneficiary Fund having failed or neglected to puy said
assessment into the Beneficiary Fund in his Subordinate Lodge,
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shall forfeit all his rights under said certificate. — Sup. L. Gonst.y
Art. VIII, See. 8.
(Subject to renewal, see Nos. 214, 215, 216.)
RECOItD OF SUSPENSION.
210. On the third (weekly) meeting night following the issuing
of assessment notices, and on or before the 28th day ot the month,
the Financier shall furnish the Lodge with the names of the
members who are in arrears on Beneficiary Assessments, and
the Recorder shall place the same on the minutes of the Lodge,
and mark such certificates as suspended on the Certificate Register
Book, affixing the date thereto. — Sup. L. Const., Art. VIII, Sec. 9.
211. Note. — The suspension above provided for, it will be ob-
served, is the suspension of a Beneficiary Certificate, or more cor-
rectly, the suspension of all rights or benefits under such certifi-
cate. It does not suspend a brother from the Order. The distinc-
tion between these two kinds of suspension will be found fully
set forth in the Preliminary Note to Chapter IX.
SUSPENSION OF CERTIFICATES FOR DELINQUENCY OF LODGE.
212. Any Subordinate Lodge notified of a death assessment and
failing or declining to make returns of its Beneficiary Fund so as
to insure their receipt by the Supreme Recorder (or Grand Re-
corder, as the case may be) during the first week of the month,
'shall again be notified by the Supreme (or Grand) Recorder, and
should such returns fail to be made within one week from the
date of said second notice, all certificates under the jurisdiction
of said Lodge shall stand suspended until said returns are made.
Sup. L. Const, Art. VIII, Sec. 8.
213. Note. — When the first notice is received it is the duty of
the Receiver to forward the Beneficiary Fund immediately. If
this duty has not been performed, and the Lodge receives a sec-
ond notice, it is then the duty of all officers and members to see
that the law is complied with, otherwise their certificates are sus-
pended, the Lodge being held responsible for the delinquency of
its officers. In case notice is received of two or more assessments
at the same time, only the amount of the Beneficiary Fund on
hand is required to be forwarded immediately. The additional
assessments are to be remitted on or before the first of the next
montli, and the penalty for failure to remit them does not attach
until then.
RENEWAL OF BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATE WITHIN THREE MONTHS.
214. Any member who renders void his certificate by reason of
non-payment of assessments thereon, may renew the same at any
time within a period of three months from the date of the for-
feiture thereof; provided he shall pay all assessments that have
been made during that time. — Sap. L. Const. , Art. VIII, Sec. 10.
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215. Note. — A brother whose certificate is held suspended for
non-payment of assessments, but who is not yet three months
in arrears, has forfeited no rights as a member of the Order except
the right to participate in the Beneficiary Fund. This he regams"
at any time within the three months, by simply paying up all
assessments due. When he pays his arrearages, it is the duty of
the Financier to report the same to the Lodge, and the Master
Workman should thereupon declare the brother's certificate rein-
stated. A record must be entered upon the minutes, and the
proper entry made in the Beneficiary Certificate Register Book.
RENEWAL NOT TO TAKE EFFECT UNTIL RECORD IS MADE.
216. A Beneficiary Certificate which has been held suspended
by reason of non-payment of assessments thereon, cannot be re-
newed by any Subordinate Lodge and considered in force until
such time as the Financier shall have made report to the Lodge
of the payment of all arrearages on such certificate, and the
amount of arrearages are paid into the Beneficiary Fund of the
Lodge, and a record of the same shall have been fully made in
the books of the Lodge.
RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE WITHIN SIX MONTHS.
217. Any member in arrears on beneficiary assessments for a
term exceeding three mouths, must again be examined by the
Medical Examiner of the Lodge, whose report shall be in manner
and form prescribed by the Supreme Lodge, and shall recommend
the applicant for membership. He shall pav all assessments for
which he would have been liable had he remained a member in
good standing. He may be reinstated to membership, and his
Beneficiary Certificate be renewed ; provided, that by a vote a
majority of the members present consent thereto. If the appli-
cation for renewal be approved, the Medical Examiner's report,
together with notice of renewal of Beneficiary Certificate, shall
be forwarded to the Supreme Recorder ; if rejected, the amount
deposited for renewal shall be returned to the applicant. — t^up. L.
Const., Art. VIII, Sec. 11.
EFFKCT OF SUSPENSIONS OP CERTIFICATE.
218. Note. — Section 8, of Article VIII, of the Supreme Lodge
Constitution (see No. 209) provides that a brother who fails or
neglects to pay an assessment to the Beneficiary Fund within the
required time shall forfeit all his rights under his Beneficiary Cer-
tificate. No other penalty is imposed upon him by the Supreme
Lodge Constitution or any general law of the Order. He retains,
therefore, all the rights and privileges of a member, except the
right to participate in the Beneficiary Fund ; and to regain this
right he has only to pay up all assessments due upon his Benefi-
ciary Certificate, provided such payment is made within three
months from tae date of the forfeiture thereof. (Section 10. See
No. 214 ) If he continue in arrears for three months, then, by
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the provisions of Section 11 (See No. 217), he must again be ex-
amined by the Medical Examiner and recommended by him for
membership ; he must also pay up all the assessments for which he
"woald have been liable had he remained a member in good stand-
ing. Upon compliance with these conditions, he may, by consent
of a majority of the Lodge, " be reinstated to membership, and
his Beneficiary Certificate renewed." The question arises, does
this change in the method of reinstatement after the brother has
become over three months in arrears for assessments, make any
change in his status if he does not apply for reinstatement? The
language of Section 11 at first sight seems to imply that a brother
tiiree months in arrears has forfeited his membership in the Order,
as he has to be " reinstated to membership," but a comparison of
the provisions of Sections 8, 10, 11 and 13, shows that this is not
the case. There are but two kinds of suspension named in these
sections or elsewhere in the beneficary laws of the Order : One
is suspension of a Beneficiary Certificate, or more exactly, suspen-
sion of a member's rights under his certificate, and the other is
suspension from the Order, which deprives the brother of all riudits
and privileges of every kind in the Order, and completely ex-
cludes him h'om it. This latter kind of suspension does not take
place until a brother is in arrears for assessments for a period of
six months. Until that time his Beneficiary Certificate only is sus-
pended. In all other respects he retains all the rights and privi-
leges of any other member. The reinstatement to membership
mentioned in Section 11 can only mean the reinstatement of the
brother's right to participate in the Beneficiary Fund, because,
under the law, this is the only right he has been deprived of.
There is nothing in the sections referred to, or elsewhere in the
beneficiary laws, authorizing any other kind of suspension for
arrearages on assessments for less than six months, than that in-
volved in the words " shall forfeit all his rights under said certifi-
cate." The provisions of Section 11 make it more difiicult for a
brother to obtain a renewal of his certificate or a reinstatement
of his former rights under it, but do not deprive him of any other
rights and privileges than he was already deprived of by the sus-
pension for first arrearages of assessment. When he fails to pay
one assessment his Beneficiary Certificate is held suspended, but
he retains all other rights and privileges as a member of the Or-
der, and his status in tbis respect remains the same until he be-
comes in arrears for six montlis, when he stands suspended from
the Order. The method of reinstatement is diffenmt after he is
three months in arrears, and the Lodge may prevent him from
regaining his forfeited rights, but in all other respects his stand-
m^ and rights are the same when he is three monihs in arrears as
when one, and remain the same until the end of six months, when
he forfeits all rights in the Order.
219. Note. — A-s the Subordinate Lodge Constitution in the dif-
ferent jurisdictions provides that a member who is in arrears for
dues for a period of three months is not entitled to vote or hold
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ofSce, it might be iaferrecl that the same restriction is placed up-
on one who is in arrears for beneficiary assessments for the same
period ; but there is no law to that effect. In the former case
this restriction of the right to vote or hold office is the only pen-
alty imposed ; in the latter, there is the heavier penalty of for-
feiting all rights under the Beneficiary Certificate, and this does
not carry with it the forfeiture of any other rights or privileges
until the member is suspended from the Order.
SCr^PENSION OF CERTIFICATE AFTER MEMBER IS SIX MONTHS IN
ARREARS.
220. Note. — When a member is six months in arrears for bene-
ficiary assessments his Beneficiary Certificate is not only sus-
pended or annulled, but he is deprived of all rights and privileges
in the Order. The laws relating to this kind of suspension, and
to the method of reinstatement after it has been incurred, will be
found in Chapters IX and X.
221. Note. — Delinquency for dues for six months in some juris-
diction, and for twelve months in others, also works suspension
from the Order, unless the Lodge extends the time for payment
of the same.
REPORT OF BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATES.
233. Each Subordinate Lodge shall make full report every
thirty days (by its Recorder) to the G-rand Recorder ( or, if under
the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge, to the Supreme
Recorder) of all Beneficiary Certificates suspended, annulled, with-
drawn or renewed. (See Form No. 7.) — Sup. L. Const., Art. VIll,
Sec. 7.
223. Note. — The above report ia a summary of the changes on
the Beneficiary Register Book during the month. (See Form
No. 9.)
RECORD OP CERTIFICATE.
224. It shall be the duty of the Supreme (or Grand) Recorder
to keep a separate and distinct account with each Subordinate
Lodge in his jurisdiction, showing a full register of each certifi-
cate issued, and to whom, in said Lodge ; and from the monthly
reports of the Subordinate Lodges he shall keep a full record of
the status of all certificates so issued. — Sup. L. Const. ^ Art. VIII.
Sec. 6.
225. Note. — The record to be kept by the Supreme Recorder
and Grand Recorders should contain all the items on the Benefit
C(irtificate Register Book of each Lodge, as given by the Recorder
in his monthly reports, thus showing at all times what certificates
are in force, and what amount the Lodge should collect on each
assessment.
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FORFEITURE OF CLAIMS UNDER BENEFICARY CERTIFICATE.
226. Any member suspended or expelled from the Order for
any cause whatever, forfeits all claims to the Beneficiary Fund
during said suspension or expulsion.— /S'w.o. L. Const.. Art. VIII,
Sec. 14.
PROOF OF DEATH.
227. Upon the death of 'any brother lawfully entitled to par-
ticipate in the Beneficiary Fund, it shall be the duty of the Sub-
orninate Lodge of which he was a member to notify the Supreme
(or Grand) Recorder officially, by prescribed form of death no-
tice.— Sup. L. Const., Art. VIII, Sec. 8.
238. Note. — There is no general law specifying the proof re-
quired to establish the fact of the death of a brother. In ordi-
nary cases such fact is s ^ well known to members of the Lodge
as to leave no room for doubt ; but in cases ot the reported death ot
an absent brother, or in cases in which the fact of death is not well
known by the Lodge, the strictest care should be taken to ascer-
tain fully the fact of death and the identity of the brother, before
the notice is sent to the Supreme or Grand Recorder. When the
oflScers of the Lodge cannot certify to the death from personal
knowledge, sworn proof should be required, and this proof should
be forwarded with the death notice.
LOSS OF MEDICAL EXAMINER'S CERTIFICATE.
"229. Prior to the adoption of the present beneficiary laws of the
Order the Medical Examiner's Certificates were retained by the
Subordinate Lodges, and in some instances have been lost or de-
stroyed, and cannot therefore be placed on file in the Supreme
Recorders' or the various Grand Recorders' offices, as required by
the present laws. In such cases, the Subordinate Lodges- are re-
quired to certify the facts in their official notice of death; and the
absence of the Medical Examiner's Certificate is no detriment to
the payment of the death loss.— Pro. Qth An. Sess. S. L.,p. 393.
HOW BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATES ARE PAID AND CANCELLED.
230. Upon the receipt of the official notice of the death of a
member entitled to the Beneficiary Fund of the Supreme Lodge,
the Supreme Recorder shall promptly adjust the loss, and in set-
tlement thereof shall draw an order on the Supreme Receiver pay-
able to the party or parties entitled, and forward the same to the
Recorder of the Subordinate Lodge of which the deceased was a
member, and said Lodge shall see that the same is properly en-
dorsed, and thai the Beneficiary Certificate held by the deceased
is properly receipted, and shall take up and forward it at once to
the Supreme Recorder, who shall cancel and file the same. — Sup.
L Const., Art. VIII, Sec. 17.
231. Note. — The provisions of the foregoing section apply to
all death losses which are payable out of the Beneficiary Fund of
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the Supreme Lodge. In Grand Lodges set apart as separate bene-
ficiary jurisdictions, the duties above imposed on the Supreme
Recorder are to be performed by the Grand Recorder.
232. iVi?fe.— The duty of seeing that the draft or warrant is prop-
erly endorsed and the Beneficiary Certificate properly receipted,
is not specifically imposed upon any officer or officers, but upon
" the Lodge." It is, therefore, the duty of the Master Workman
as the head of the Lodge to bring the matter to the attention of
the Lodge, and of all officers and members to sec that the law is^
complied with ; that the benefit goes into the hands of the person or
persons entitled to it, and that the order is fully relieved from all
further liability in the case. The most scrupulous care should be
exercised in this important matter.
(In Pennsylvania death losses are paid by the Grand Recorder
directl}'- to the person or persons named in the Beneficiary Certifi-
cate.)
233. In all cases in which there is any question as to who the heirs
of a deceased brother are, or to whom the beneficiary money should
be paid, so that the receipt will without question cancel all obli-
gations of the Order, the proper course is to notify the heirs
through the Lodge of which the deceased was a member, to have
an administrator appointed b}' the proper court, and a certified
copy of the record filed with the Supreme Recorder, after which
the draft for payment can be drawn in favor of the administra-
tor.— Pro. 8. L^lth An. Sess. p. 13.
OLD CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED ON RENEWAL OF MEMBER-
SHIP.
234. A person once a member of the Order, whose connection
therewith has been so severed as to annul his Beneficiary Certifi-
cate, making application for renewal of membership, must pro-
duce his old Beneficiary Certificate or sworn proof of its loss.
Gen. Law 26.
235. Note — The above law applies to the cases of members sus-
pended or expelled from the Order, as well as to those of persons
who have withdrawn from it.
236. Note. — In all cases when a person who had ceased to be a
member of the Order is restored to membership, his old Benefi-
ciary Certificate again becomes valid and in foice. A new one is
not issued unless the old one has been lost, and in this case swonii
proof of loss is required by the above law. This proof shcmUl
be filed in the office of the Supreme or Grand Recorder, and a
memorandum made on the back of the new certificate, sbowing^
that it was issued to replace the old one which had been lost.
ENDORSEMENT ON CERTIFICATE WHEN LODGE MEMBERSHIP IS
CHANGED.
237. Note. — When a brother becomes a member of a different
Subordinate Lodge from that in which he obtained his Beneficiary
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Certificate, an endorsement should be made on the back of his
certificate to the following effect :
Bro became a member of
Lodge, No , Ancient Order
of United Workman, of on the ,
day of , 18. . .
M. W.
Recorder.
CHAPTER VII.
ASSESSMENTS FOR BENEFICIARY FUND.
GENERAL CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS.
238. Upon the death of any brother lawfully entitled to par-
ticipate in the Beneficiary Fund as hereinbefore provided, it shall
be the duty of the Subordinate Lodge of which he was a member
to notify officially by prescribed form of death notice, the Su-
preme Recorder, who shall, on the first day of the following
month, notify each Subordinate Lodge in his jurisdiction, when
the Beneficiary Fund on hand in each Subordinate Lodge (the
same being one dollar for each valid certificate, and such sums as
may have been received for certificates renewed) shall immedi-
ately be forwarded to the Supreme Recorder, and a record thereof
be entered upon the minutes. Each Subordinate Lodge shall
then make an assessment of one dollar upon each member hold-
ing a certificate, or having received the Master Workman's de-
gree, (provided such member has received his certificate prior to
the date of the death on which the assessment is made ) Written
notices of assessments shall be made and sent by the Financier,
not later than the 8th day of the month in which the notice was
issued by the Supreme Recorder. Not later than the 38th day of
said month in which said notice of assessment was given, any
member holding a certificate of the Beneficiary Fund, having
failed or neglected to pay said assessment into the Beneficiary
Fund in his Subordinate Lodge, shall forfeit all his rights under
said certificate. — Sup. L. Const., Art. VIII. Sec. 8.
[Note. — The above are the general constitutional provisions re-
lating to assessments, in a connected form. The details will be
found in this and other Chapters, under various separate head-
ings.]
NOTICE TO SUBORDINATE LODGES.
239. The Supreme Recorder, when duly notified of the death
of a member of a Subordinate Lodge under the immediate jur-
isdiction of the Supreme Lodge, lawfully entitled to participate
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in the Beneficiary Fund, sliall, on the first day of the following
month, notify each Subordinate Lodge in his jurisdiction. — Sup,
L. Const., Art. VIII, Sec. 8.
240. Note. — Where Grand Lodges are established and not set
apart as separate beneficiary jurisdictions, the notice is sent by
the Supreme Recorder to the Grand Recorder, who notifies the
Subordinate Lodges in his jurisdiction. In Grand Lodges set
apart as separate jurisdictions, the Grand Recorder performs the
duties assigned in the above Article to the Supreme Recorder.
241. Note. — Notices of assessments, like all other communica-
tions to Subordinate Lodges, are in general sent to the Recorder.
In Pennsylvania, however, by resolution of the Grand Lodge,
the Grand Recorder sends the notices of assessments directly to
the Financiers of Subordinate Lodges, so that there may be no
delay in the issue of notice to the members by the Financier.
ASSESSMENTS, WHEN AND HOW ORDERED.
243. No order shall be made by the Supreme Recorder upon
the Beneficiary Fund in the Subordinate Lodges until there is less
than two thousand dollars in the Beneficiary Fund in the Su-
preme Lodge, nor shall any such order be made except with the
approval of the Supreme Lodge Finance Committee. — Sux>. L.
Const., Art. VIII, Sec. 17.
243. Nots. — In Grand Lodges set apart as separate beneficial
juiisdictions, the provisions of the above paragraph apply to the
Grand Recorder and Grand Lodge Finance Committee. (See
Sup. L. Const., Art. VI)
SURPLUS OF ASSESSMENTS.
244. Note. — If an assessment in any beneficiary jurisdiction
brings into the Beneficiary Fund a sufficient amount to pay off
one or more certificates in addition to the one for which the as-
sessment was made, such additional certificates are paid from the
surplus.
HOW ASSESSMENTS ARE MADE UPON MEMBERS.
245. Each Subordinate Lodge upon being officially notified of
a death assessment, shall make an assessment of one dollar upon
each member holding a (valid) certificate, or having received the
Master Workman degree, (provided such member has received
his certificate or Master Workman degree prior to the date of the
death on which the assessment is made.) Written notices of
assessments shall be made and sent by the Financier, not later
than the 8th day of the month in which the notice was issued by
the Supreme (or Grand) Recorder.— .Si^i?. L. Const. , Art. VIII, Sees.
8,9.
WHEN ASSESSMENTS MUST BE PAID.
246. Not later than the 28th day of the month in which the
notice of assessment was given, any member holding a certificate
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of the Beneficiary Fund, having failed or neglected to pay said
assessment into the Beneficiary Fund in his Subordinate Lodge,
shall forfeit all his rights under said certificate. — Sup. L. Const. ^
Art. VIII Sec. 8.
247. On the third meeting night following the issuing of assess-
ment notices, and on or before the 28th day of the month, he (the
Financier) shall furnish the Lodge with the names of the mem-
bers who are in arrears on such assessments, and the Recorder
shall place the same on the minutes of the Lodge, and mark
such certificates as suspended on the Certificate Register Book,
affixing the dale thereto. — Sup L. Const., Art. VIII, Sec. i),
248. Note — The Constitution requires that notices of assess-
ment shall be sent out by the Financier not later than the 8ih
of the month, and that the assessment shall be paid not later than
the 28th day of the month. If any brother fails to pay his assess-
ment on or before the 28th day of the month, his certificate is
held suspended. This rule is in no way changed, if a Lodge
meets semi-monthly instead of weekly. In all cases the Financier
must send the notices not later than the 8th of the month, and
the assessment must be paid as above stated. It is each brother's
duty to see that his assessment is paid into the Lodge at a meet-
ing before the 28th day of the month ; otherwise his certificate is
held suspended without any action of the Lodge. The fact that
the meetings are semi-monthly makes no change as to lime of
payment.
WHEN NEW MEMBERS BECOME LIABLE TO ASSESSMENTS.
249. Upon the death of a brother lawfully entitled to partici-
pate in the Beneficiary Fund * * * each Subordinate Lodge
shall make an assessment of one dollar upon each member hold-
ing a certificate, or having received the Master Workman degree ;
provided such member has received his certificate or the Master
Workman degree prior to the date of the death (m which the as-
sessment is made, — Sup. L. Const., Art. VIII, Sec. 8.
250. Note. — A. member when he applies for the Master Work-
man degree pays one dollar into the Beneficiary Fund, but is not
liable for further payment until an assessment is made upon a
death occurring after the date at which he received such degree.
The one dollar which he pays in as above is not forwarded from
the Subordinate Lodge until notice is received of an assessment
made upon a death which has occurred after such date. It is then
forwarded with the rest of the fund on hand, and he is assessed
with the other members to replace the fund. (See No. 245.)
251. Members of a new Lodge who received the Master Work-
man degree at the time of its organization are liable for assess-
ments on all deaths occurring after such organization, and all
other members are liable for assessments on deaths occurring
after they received the said degree.
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253. A member is required to pay assessments on all death?
occuriing after he has received the Master Workman degree,
whether he actually has the Beneficiary Certificate in his posses-
sion or not.
ENTRY OF ASSESSMENTS,
253. The Financier of each Subordinate Lodge shall keep a
book wherein all assessments of the Beneficiary Fund shall be
entered against each member holding a valid certificate ; such
entry shull be made bearing date of the first met'ting night, and
not later tlian the 8th day of the month on which the notice was
received. — Sup. L. Const.y Art. VIII, Sec. 9.
254 iVofe.— No charge of an assessment is made against a mem-
ber on the Financier's book. The form of book adopted by the
Supreme Lodge is arranged with a column for each assessment.
The number of the assessment being placed at the head of a
columu and the date entered, the assessment then stands "entered
against " each brother whose name is on the list in the book. As
each one pays, the amount is entered opposite his name, in the
proper column, showing on what assessment it has been paid.
TWO OR MORE ASSESSMENTS AT SAME TEVIE.
255. iVo^e.— When the amount needed to pay off death losses
reported is more than will be realized from one assessment, then
two or more assessments will be ordered at the same time. No-
tice of these will be given to the members at the same time and
payment will be required as in the case of a single assessment. —
(See Sup. L. Const, Art. VIII, Sec. 8.)
256. In case of the receipt of two or more notices at the same
time, the Lodge forwards "one dollar for each valid certificate,
and such sums as may have been received for certificates renewed,"
to the Grand Recorder. The Lodge then sends notice of each
death to each member who has received the Master Workman's
degree prior to the death, and the member must pay the assess-
ment or assessments on or before the 28th day of the month.
The number of assessments does not extend the time of payment.
Two or more assessments made at the same time must be paid in
the same time that one would. The Lodge, in case of two or
more assessments, is bound to forward a sufficient sum to pay
them before the first of the following month.
ASSESSMENTS NOT TO BE RECEIVED PROM MEMBER SUSPENDED
FOR NON-PAYMENT OP DUES.
257. After a member has been suspended for non-payment of
dues, the Lodge can not receive his beneficiary assessments until
he has paid up his dues and is reinstated.
258. iVbte.— As the only kind of suspension provided in the
laws of the Order for non-payment of dues, is total suspension,
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or suspension from the Order, and a member thus suspended for-
feits all claims to the Beneficiary Fund, it is clear that the Lodge
should neither send him notice of assessments or receive any as-
sessments from him until he has been reinstated according to the
laws of the Order.
PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS, BY LODGE, FOR DELINQUENT
MEMBER.
259. The Lodge has the privilege of paying the assessments for
any delinquent member. In such case the amount so paid must
be included in the order drawn in favor of the Grand (or Su-
preme) Recorder.— Pro. Sd An. ^^ess. S. L.,p. 89.
260. Note.— Whtn the Lodge pays an assessment for a delin-
quent member under the above decision, a warrant for the amount
should be ordered, as General Law No. 29 provides that "'No
money shall be paid out of the General Fund of any Subordinate
Lodge except upon orders drawn upon the Receiver."
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT NOT TO BE SENT TO SUSPENDED
BROTHERS.
261. A brother suspended for non-payment of assessments
must not receive further notice of assessments.
ASSESSMENTS FOR BENEFICIARY FUND, HOW NUMBERED.
262. The Supreme Recorder shall number death and assessment
notices commencing with No. I, and so continuing during the
fiscal year ; and deaths shall be placed on the call for as.<?essments
in the order of time that the deaths occurred, and not in the or-
der they are received at the Supreme Recorder's office.— P/'o. 7th
An.Sess. S.L., p. 70.
CLOSING ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT ON A BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATE.
263 Upon the death or final withdrawal of a brother, or the
annulling of his Beneficiary Certificate, the one dollar deposited
in the Beneficiary Fand in the Lodge, belongs to the Genei-al
Beneficiary Fund, and must be forwarded upon the first call
upon said fund thereafter.
264. Note.— When all assessments which have been made on a
brothers Beneficiary Certificate have been paid, there is then one
dollar on hand in the Beneficiary Fund of the Lodge for each
certificate, ready for the next notice. If a brother takes a clear-
ance card and joins another Lodge in the same jurisdiction, the
dollar is paid over to such Lodge. If the certificate is annulled
by the brother's death, or his withdrawal or expulsion, or by his
ioinino- a Lodge in another beneficiary jurisdiction, the assess-
ment account with him is closed by forwarding the dollar to the
Supreme or Grand Recorder upon the next call.
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CHAPTER VIII.
BENEFICIARY FUND.
BENEFICIAIiY FUND, LAWS GOVERNLNG.
265. The rules and rearulations governing the management of
the Beneficiary Fund of Subordinate Lodges under the immediate
jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge, as the same are laid down in
Article VIII of the Supreme Lodge Constitution, fully apply to
Subordinate Lodges of all Grand jurisdictions, and must be
strictly enforced.
266. Note. — The laws and regulations above referred to, are ap-
plicable throughout the Order. (See No. 5.)
BENEFICIARY FUNDS TO BE SACREDLY KEPT.
267. The Beneficiary Funds shall be kept sacred for the pur-
pose designated in the Laws of the Order, and shall only be used
in the p lyment of death assessments. — Pro. oth An. Sess. S. L,p.
29L
268. JV^'/te. — In a case arising under the jurisdiction of the
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, a draft was drawn by the Grand
Recorder in favor of the widow of a deceased brother, for the
amount of $2,000, and forwarded to be delivered to her. The
L< dge held a claim of $110 against the deceased brother for a
liability incurred by him as surety on the bond of one of the
former officers of the Lodge. This amount was deducted from
the $2,000 and paid into the Lodge. The matter was referred to
a committee in the Grand Lodge, who, after an investigation of
the case, reported a resolution that the Subordinate Lodge be re-
quired to refund to the widow the amount takers out of the $2,000,
the Beneficiary Fund being a sacred fund for the payment of Bene-
ficiary Certificates and for no other purpose, and not subject to a
deduction for debts of the deceased brother. The n solution was
adopted by the Grand Lodge, and carried into effect. — See Pro.
G. L. of Pa., 1th An. Sess., pp. 8, 18
BENEFICIARY FUND TO BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM GENERAL
FUND.
269. The Receiver shall keep a separate and distinct account of
the Beneficiary Fund. — Const., Sub. L., Art. X, Sec. 6.
270. Note. — The above rule is applicable to all Lodges through-
out the Order.
BENEFICIARY MONEYS TO BE RECEIVED BY THE FINANCIER AND
PAID OYER TO THE RECEIVER.
271. The Financier of the Subordinate Lodge shall pay over to
the Receiver, each meeting night, all Beneficiary moneys, taking
his receipt therefor, and make report, in writing, which shall be
entered upon the minutes. — Sup. L. Const., Art. VIII, Sec. 16.
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272. Note. — All moneys for the Lodge are received by the Fi-
nancier, and by him paid over to the Receiver.
WHEN FUND IS TO BE FORWARDED FROM SUBORDINATE LODGES.
273. When notice is received of the death of a brother and of
an assessment for Beneficiary Fund, the amount of said fund on
hand in each Subordinate Lodge (tiie same being one dollar for
each valid certificate and such sums as may have been received
for certificates renewed) shall immediately be forwarded to the
Supreme Recorder, if the Lodge is under the immediate jurisdic-
tion of the Supreme Lodge, or to the Grand Recorder, if working
under a Grand Lodge. A record of the amount so forwarded
shall be entered upon the minutes. — Sup.L. Const. ^ Art.VIll, Sec.
8; Art. VI, No 3 ; Art. VII, Sec 1.
AMOUNT OF FUND TO BE FORWARDED.
274. Note. — The above Section specifics the amount of the fund
to be forwarded, as " being one dollar for each valid certificate,
and such sums as have been received for certificates renewed." A
certificate which has been held suspended is not a "valid certifi-
cate," and the Lodge is therefore only required to send one dol-
lar for each ceriificate not held siispended. All members who
fail to pay tlfeir assessments on or before the 28lh day of the
month, forfeit their rights under their certificates, and their cer-
tificates should be entered on the Certificate Register Book as sus-
pended. On such certificates the Lodge is not required to for-
ward any amount. The LtKlge is only held accountable for car-
rymg out the Beneficiary Law, and when it does this, it does not
become liable for any sums to the Beneficiary Fund except such
as it receives from the members. If a member fails to pay as re-
quired by the law» and the proper entry and record is made, the
brother's certificate is held susi)ended, and on such certificate the
Lodge is not liable. The report accompanying the remittance
of the fund shows that the brother failed to pay within the pre-
scribed time, and his certificate was held suspended ; and this re-
lieves the Lodge from payment on such certificate — it not being
then " valid." Any arrearages paid into the Beneficiary Fund on
renewal of certificates or reinstatement of memt)ers, after the
previous remittance, are of course, to be includod, in addition to
one dollar for each valid certificate, and those two items make
up the amount to be forwarded.
TWO OR MORE ASSESSMENTS AT THE SAME TIME.
275. Should two or more notices of assessments be received at
the same time, the Subordinate Lodge shall immediately forward
the Beneficiary Fund on hand, as hereinbefore provided, which
amount shall pay one notice. On or before the first day of the
following month it shall forward to the Supreme Recoi-der one
dollar foreach valid certificate so held at that time under its jur-
isdiction, for each remaining notice. — Sup. L. Const. , Art. VIII.
Sec. 8.
276. Note. — The operation of the above provision is as follows :
When notice of two or more assessments is received by the Sub-
ordinate Lodge, the Receiver immediately forwards the Bene-
ficiary Fund on hand, -which amounts to one dollar for each
member whose certificate is not reported on the monthly report
as being held suspended, and such sums as may have been re-
ceived for Beneficiary Certificates renewed, as appears by said
report. This report, which is made by the Recoider at the close
of the month, shows the number of Beneficiary Certificates in
force in the Lodge, and those which have been "suspended, an-
nulled, withdrawn or renewed." It therefore shows the exact
amount of the Beneficiary Fund which is on hand at the close of
the month, and this is the amount the Receiver forwards. (Any
sums received for renewal of certificates or otherwise after the
report is closed, are to be entered in the next report and included
in the next remittance.) The remittance made as above by tlie
Receiver, pays the first notice, or assessment. Notices are then
sent to the members to pay in one dollar each on each assessment
of which the Lodge has been notified. These notices must be
issued not later than the 8th day of the month, and the members
are required to pay in their assessments not later than the 28th
day of the month, in default of whioh. payment their certificates
stand suspended. The Recorder then (on or before the first of
the next month) makes up the report of all certificates thus held
suspended, and of any that have been renewed, annulled or with--
drawn during the month. The Receiver at the same time for-
wards the second renuttance under the call, which will be one dol-
lar for each valid certificate in force at that date, for each remain-
ing assessment after the first, and also such sums as have been
received for Beneficiary Certificates renewed. The remittance
must correspond in amount with the facts shown in the report.
By the above statements it will be seen :
'l. That the Lodge is required to pay only on such certificates
as are not held suspended.
2. The monthly report made by the Recorder should show the
exact iftatus of each Beneficiary Certificate held in the Lodge and
the Supreme or Grand Recorder can at oncedeteimine the amount
of beneficiary money which should be forwarded by the Lodge.
3. The first assessment having been paid by the first remittance
under the notice, the second remittance will leave in the Bene-
ficiary Fund of the Subordinate Lod^e one dollar for each Bene-
ficiary Certificate not reported as held suspended.
4. The business connected with each assessment is entirely
closed each month, and report made thereof, so that on the first
day of each month the Beneficiary Fund in the Subordinate
Lodge is ready for the draft that may be made upon it for that
month.
5. When only one notice of assessment is received, the second
remittance does not, of course, have to be made, the Lodge sim-
ply collecting one assessment to replace the Beneficiary Fund
which has been forwarded.
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WHEN A brother's FIRST PAYMENT IS TO BE FORWARDED.
277. NoU. — A brother is not liable for any assessment made on
a death occurring previous to the time he received the Master
Workman degree. The one dollar which he pays into the Bene-
ficiary Fund when he receives that degree is a deposit or advance
payment, and is not forwarded immediately to the Supreme or
Grand Recorder, but is held in the Subordinate Lodge until a call
is made on a death occurring after that date. The Financier
enters this deposit opposite the brother's name, either in a column
in his book provided for that purpt)se, or makes a pencil entry as
a memorandum. When notice is received by the Lodge of an as-
sessment made on a death occurring after the date at which the
new brother received the Master Workman degree, his advance
payment is then added by the Financier to the amount in the
column showing the amount of the Beneficiary Fund which is to
be forwarded on the notice received, and it is remitted by the Re-
ceiver to the Supreme or Grand Recorder. The brother is then
assessed with all other members of the Lodge, to replace the
Fund, ready for the next call. The one dollar which he pays at
first, is carried forward as a deposit, and is eventually applied as
a final assessment on his own certificate when it becomes payable
by his death; or it goes into the general Beneficiary Fund if his
certificate is annulled by his withd-f-awal .or suspension from the
Order, or otherwise. When a brother transfers his membership
from one Lodge to another, this one payment which is always to
his credit in the Beneficiary Fund when he has paid all assess-
ments made upon him, is transferred to the Lodge in which he
deposits his card.
DOLLAR TO BE FORW^ARDED ON DEATH, ETC,
2T8. Upon the death or final withdrawal of a brother holding
a Beneficiary Certificate, or the annulling of a brother's certificate
by the Lodge, the one dollar deposited in the Beneficiary Fund in
the Lodge belongs to the General Beneficiary Fund, and must be
forwarded to the Grand Recorder upon the first draft upon said
fund thereafter.
WHEN ARREARAGES ARE TO BE FORWARDED.
279. Any arrearages to the Beneficiary Fund, paid into the Sub-
ordinate Lodge, shall be forwarded by the Receiver to the Supreme
(or Grand) Recorder, upon the first order upon said fund there-
after.— 5«^i?. L Const, Art. VIU, Sec. 9.
280. Note. — Before a brother whose certificate has been sus-
pended or who has been suspended from the Order, becomes
reinstated to his rights under his certificate, he is required to pay
into the Subordmate Lodge the amount he was in arrears t)n
assessments at the time of suspension or up to the time of rein-
statement, according to the law in each case. The sums so paid iu
are the "arrearages" referred to in the above Section.
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FEE TO BE FORWARDED WITH FUND.
281. Upon the payment of each assessment notice, the Subor-
dinate Lodge shall forward to the Supreme (or Grand) Recorder,
in addition to the fund, the sum of fifty cents, which shall be
placed in the Supreme (or Grand) Lodge General Fund.— Sap. L.
Const., Art. VIII, Sec. 16.
283. Note. — The amount forwarded as above comes out of the
Subordinate Lodge General Fund, A warrant should therefore
be drawn for it, in accordance with General Law 29, which for-
bids the payment of any money out of the General Fund except
upon orders drawn upon the Receiver. Grand Lodges have the
power to reduce this amount.
DUTY OF THE RECEIVER TO FORWARD THE FUND.
283. Note.—'^ec. 8, of Art. VIII, Supreme Lodge Constitution,
requires that upon a Subordinate Lodge receiving notice of an
assessment, the Beneficiary Fund on hand "shall immediately be
forwarded," and Sec. 16, of the same Article, specifies that the
fund shall be forwarded by the Receiver according to the provis-
ions of Section 8 No vote or action of the Lodge is therefore
required to forward the money. It is the duty of the Receiver to
forward the amount immediately after the notice has been
received by the Lodge. Section 6, of Article X, Subordinate
Lodge Constitution, makes the rule still more explicit as to Sub-
ordinate Lodges under the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme
Lodge, and provides that the receipt of the Supreme Receiver
through the Supreme Recorder shall be the Receiver's voucher to
the Lodge. In some Grand jurisdictions, an order for the amount
to be remitted is drawn, and signed by the Recorder and Master
Workman. This rule, whilst different from that adopted by the
Supreme Lodge for the Subordinate Lodges under its immediate
jurisdiction, does not appear to be contrary to the general law on
the subject in the Sections of the Constitutions referred to. The
Beneficiary Fund must, of course, be kept separate from the
Lodge Fund, and when orders are drawn upon it as above stated,
the order should specify the fund upon which they are drawn,
and should be-in a series separate and distinct from tliose drawn
upon the Lodge Fund.
284. No action of the Lod^e is necessary to instruct the Re-
ceiver to forward the Beneficiary Fund. The notice of assess-
ments under the seal of the Supreme (or Grand) Lodge, and the
same read in open Lods^e constitutes a legal draft on said fund,
and the receipt of the Supreme (or Grand) Lodge for the same
should be read in open Lodge, and given to the Receiver, the
same being his lawful voucher to the Lodge.
FUND TO BE FORWARDED IMMEDIATELY.
285. When an assessment call is issued, the amount of Benefi-
ciary Fund on hand in a Subordinate Lodge (being one dollar for
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©ach valid certificate and such sums as may have been received
for certificates renewed) shall immediately be forwarded. There
is therefore no time allowed. The money must be forwarded at
once, and failing to do so in a reasonable time, (that is, the time
irequisite to transact the business,) the Lodge may be suspended.
Fro. 1th An. Sess. S. L., p. 126.
FAILURE TO FORWARD FUND.
286. When a Subordinate Lodge fails to pay an assessment, to
the Grand Recorder, within the time specified, the proper steps for
the suspension of the Lodge should at once be taken ; but until a
Lodge is suspended the Grand Recorder should continue to notify
such Lodge of deaths and assessments. — Pro. lih An. Sess. S. L. ,
p. 113.
HOW BENEFICIARY FUND IS FORWARDED FROM SUBORDINATE
LODGES.
287. (1.) Lodges under the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme
Lodge forward to the Supreme Recorder, by draft payable to the
order of the Supreme Receiver, or otherwise as the Supreme
Lodge may determine. — Sup. L. Const ^ Art. VIII, Sec. 17.
288. (2.) Lodges working under a Grand Lodge not set apart as a
Separate Beneficiary Jurisdiction, forward their amount of Benefi-
ciary Fund to the Grand Recorder, who forwards to the Supreme
Recorder tiie total sum in a draft payable to tbe Supreme Re-
ceiver. — Sup. L. Const., Art. VII, Sec. 3.
289. Wote. — The precise manner in which the money is to be
.^ent by the Subordinate Lodge in the above case is not specified
in the Supreme Lodge Constitution, but as tbe Grand Recorder
.is required to forward the whole amount received from Subordi-
nate Lodges, in a draft payable to the order of the Supreme Re-
ceiver, it seems to be necessary that the money should be sent to
him (the Grand Recorder) by the Subordinate Lodges, in a draft
payable to his order, or in such other wiy as will enable him to
include all in the draft to be sent by him to the Supreme Re-
<corder.
290. (3.) Lodges working under a Grand Lodge set apart as a
separate Beneficiary Jurisdiction, forward to the Grand Recorder
toy a draft payable to the order of the Grand Receiver, or in such
-other manner as the Grand Lodge may determine. — Sup. L. Const.,
Art. VI.
RECEIPTS FOR BENEFICIARY FUNDS.
291. The beneficiary laws require that all Beneficiary Funds shall
IbQ paid to the Supreme or Grand Receiver, as the case may be,
who shall execute a receipt therefor, which must be countersigned
by the Supreme or Grand Recorder, as the case may be ; and in
ail cases receipts should be thus executed in order to legally liqui-
date the Lodge of its liability.— Pr^?. 1th An. Sess. S. L. p.
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BENEFICIARY FUND TO BE TURNED OVER TO SUPREME RECEIVER,
293. The Supreme Recorder shall immediately turn over to the
Supreme Receiver all drafts or moneys of the Beneficiary Fund
forwarded from Subordinate Lodges, and keep an accurate account
thereof.— /Sup. L. Const, Art. VIII, Sec. 17.
293. Note. — In Grand Lodges set apart as separate beneficiary
jurisdictions, the above applies to the Grand Recorder and
Grand Receiver. In Pennsylvania, before the adoption of the
above by the Supreme Lodge, the law provided that the Grand
Recorder should receive and disburse the Beneficiary Fund, and
that rule continues in force.
MONTHLY STATEMENT OF BENEFICIARY FUND.
294. The Supreme Recorder (and in Grand Lodges set apart a»
separate jurisdictions, the Grand Recorder) shall, on or before the
first day of each month, make a full statement of all receipts ami
disbursements of the Beneficiary Fund, the correctness of which
statement shall be attested by the Supreme (or Grand) Lodge Fi-
nance Committee, and [a copy of] the same sent to each Subordi-
nate Lodge. — Sup. L. Const., Art. VIII, Sec. 17.
CHAPTER IX.
SUSPENSION FROM THE ORDER.
PRELIMINARY NOTE.
There are four kinds of disqualification or suspension under the
laws of the Order, which may be defined as follows :
295. (1.) Disqualification for Non-payment of Dues. — When a
brother is three months in arrears for dues he forfeits the rights of
voting and of holding office, but his rights under his Beneficiary-
Certificate are not affected. He is not declared suspended, and
no record is made of the matter. He is not a "suspended mem-
ber" under the laws of the Order, but is simply disqualified in
respect to the privileges above named. At any time before he be-
comes in arrears for six months (in some jurisdictions one year)
he may regain these forfeited privileges by paying up his arrear-
ages of dues. This disqualification should not be confounded witb.
suspension from the Order, which is treated of in this Chapter.
296. (2.) Temporary Suspension of Beneficiary Certifi/^ate — Thi^
takes place when a brother fails to pay an assessment for the Ben-
eficiary Fund on or before the 28th day of the month in which
notice of the same was issued It does not aff'ect the brother's-
right of voting or holding office, but, until removed, deprives
him of all rights or benefits under his Beneficiary Certificate. It
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may be removed at any time before he becomes in arrears for
three months, by payment of the amount due at the time of sus-
pension, and of all assessments that have been made in the mean-
time. If not removed within three months, the brother can then
only be reinstated by consent of a majority of the -Lodge after
medical examination, etc. This reinstatement must take place
before he is in arrears for six months' assessments. For laws and
decisions relative to this kind of suspension, see Chapter on Ben-
eficiary Certificates. If a brother is not reinstated within the
prescribed time, then he becomes suspended from the Order.
297. (3.) Suspension from the Order for Non Payment of Dues or
Assessments.— ThS^ suspension takes place when a brother is in
arrears for assessments for the Beneficiary Fund for a period of
six months, or for dues for the same period, or for such time as
Grand Lodges may prescribe. It works an entire forfeiture of all
claims under the Beneficiary Certificate, and deprives the sus-
pended brother of all rights and privileges as a member of the
Order. .
298. (4.) Indefinite Suspension under the Pe?ial Laws of the Or-
der. — This suspension has the same effect as that mentioned in the
preceding paragraph, in depriving a brother of all rights aud ben-
efits m the Order, but reinstatement is made more difiicult. A
member indefinitely suspended is virtually expelled from the Or-
der, and can only be restored to membership by permission of the
Supreme or Grand Lodge. (See General Law 27.)
[The laws and decisions relating the latter two kinds of suspen-
sion will be found in this Chapter.]
SUSPENSION FROM THE ORDER FOR NON-PAYMENT OF ASSESS-
MENTS.
299. Any member in arrears on beneficiary assessments for the
period of six months, shall stand suspended from all benefits and
privileges in the Order. His Beneficiary Certificate shall be re-
ported to the Supreme Recorder (or Grand Recorder) as annulled,
and he shall not a^ain be admitted to membership, except as pro-
vided in Section 13, of Article YIII, of the Supreme Lodge Con-
stitution.— (See No. ^\b.)—Sup. L. Const., Art. VIII, Se^. 12.
800. Note. — The above provision being a part of the Beneficiary
Law of the Order, is binding in all jurisdictions. By the operation of
the law, a brother six months in arrears, on assessments, "stands
suspended" from the Order, whether formally declared so or not.
The suspension can only be averted by payment within the speci-
fied time, and compliance with the other requirements of the law.
The Lodge cannot extend the time for payment.
DECLARATION OF SUSPENSION.
301. The Master Workman has the right, and it is one of his
duties, to declare a member suspended when the Financier reports
him delinquent on his assessments for the specified time.
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302. A member in arrears for beneficiary assessments for six-
months stands suspended from all benefits and privileges of the
Order, altliough the Financier may have failed to report him to-
the Master Workman, and he may not have been declared sus-
pended.
SUSPENSION FROM THE ORDER FOR NON-PAYMENT OP DUES.
303. Any member neglecting or refusing to pay the dues fixed
by the By-Laws of his Lodge for the period of six months, shall be
reported to the Lodge by the Financier, and the Master Workman
shall, unless otherwise directed by the Lodge, thereupon declare
such member suspended from the Order.— JSub. L. Const., Art. XI,.
Sec. 2.
304. JVote.— The above is specifically applicable only to Subor"
dinate Lodges under the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme
Lodge, but a similar provision has been adopted in the Subordi-
nate Lodge Constitutions in the different jurisdictions, except that
some have fixed the period at twelve months instead of six. It
may therefore be regarded as a general law of the Order.
SUSPENSION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS OR DUES.
305. A brother cannot be suspended from the Order until he is
in arrears for beneficiary assessments, or dues and fines, for a
period of six months.
306. JVote. — In some jurisdictions suspension for non-payment
of dues does not take place until a member is in arrears for twelve
months. The subject of suspension for non-payment of dues is,,
however, regulated by each Grand Jurisdiction.
307. The non-payment of assessments alone does not afl'ect the
standing of a member in the Order, except in his beneficiary
rights, until he is in arrears for six months. He is then suspended'
from all the rights and benefits of the Order. Non-payment of
assessments for a period less than six months simply renders void
or suspends the Beneficiary Certificate, and deprives a member for
the time of all rights to the Beneficiary Fund. Suspension at any
time for non-payment of Lodge dues, or for improper conduct^
deprives the member at once of all the rights and benefits of the
Order, including all right to the Beneficiary Fund. — Pro. 7th An..
JSess. jS. L.,p.lld.
NON-ATTENDANCE NOT A CAUSE FOR SUSPENSION.
308. No member of a Subordinate Lodge is subject to suspen-
sion for or by reason of non-attendance at the meetings of the
Lodge.
SUSPENDED MEMBER CANNOT BE INITIATED AS A NEW MEMBEK.-
309. A person who has been suspended or expelled from ai
Lodge for non-payment of dues or assessments, cannot be initiated
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into another Lodge as though he had never belonged to the Order.
Pro. 4th An. Sess. S. L., pp. 169, 204.
SUSPENDED MEMBER CANNOT JOIN ANOTHER LODGE.
310. A member suspended from the Order must be reinstated
by the Lodge which suspended him, before he can become a mem-
ber of any other Lodge of the Order as a charter member or other-
wise. — Pro. 5th An. tiess. S. L., p. 299.
311 A member who has been suspended in one jurisdiction,
going into another, cannot join a new Lodge there as a charter
member. He must first be reinstated in the Subordinate Lodge
suspending him, and join the new Lodge by clearance card as
provided by the laws of the Order. — Pro. QihAn. Sess. S. L.,p. 396.
SCSPENDED MEMBERS FORFEIT ALL RIGHTS.
312. Any member suspended or expelled from the Order for
any cause whatever, forfeits all claims to the Beneficiary Fund
during said suspension or expulsion. — Sup. L. Const., Art. VIII,
Sec. 14.
313. A member suspended (from the Order) is out of the Order
and entitled to no privileges or benefits of any kind, until he is
reinstated — Pro. 3d An. Sess. S. L., p. 89.
EXPULSION FROM THE ORDER.
314. Xote. — Immoral conduct and violation of the principles
and laws of the Order, are punishable by expulsion from the Or-
der, upon charges preferred and proceedings taken under the laws
of the Order. (See Chapter XXII.) A two-thirds vote is
required to expel a member.
CHAPTER X.
REINSTATEMENT OF SUSPENDED OR EXPELLED MEMBERS.
REINSTATEMENT OF MEMBERS SUSPENDED FROM THE ORDER FOR
NON-PAYMENT OP DUES OR ASSESSMENTS.
315. Any member holding a final card, or a member suspended
from the Order by reason of non-payment of dues or arrearages
of beneficiary assessments, applying to be reinstated, shall pay
the amount he was in arrears at the date of his suspension, under
the provisions of Section 12, of Article VIII, of the Supreme
Lodge Constitution, and in addition thereto a sum of not less than
ten dollars, which sum Shall be appropriated to what shall be
known as the Literary Fund, and used for no other purpose
than the establishing of a library for the use of the members of
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the Lodge, in accordance with such rules and regulations as the
Lodge may establish ; or such sum may be ordered to be paid into
the General Fund by a vote of the Lodge. He shall make appli-
cation in the same manner and form as that prescribed for admis-
sion to membership, but shall not be liable for any initiation or
degree fees. If his application be approved, he bhall deposit one
dollar in the Beueficiarv Fund of the Subordinate Lodge; and
the Recorder shall immediately notify the Supreme (or Grand) Ke-
corder of his reinstatement and renewal of his Beneficiary Certifi-
cate. If rejected, the amounts as above specified shall be ve-
tuined.— Sup. L. Const, Art. VIll, Sec. 13.
316. iV<?te.— The above Section, it will be seen, applies to two
classes— persons holding final cards and those suspended from the
Order. A person holding a final card, having withdrawn entirely
from the Order, is not identified witli one Lodge more than
another. He can, therefore, be reinstated in any Subordinate
Lodge upon compliance with the requirements of the law ; but a
member who is suspended from the Order is suspended as a mem-
ber of the Subordinate Lodge to which he at the time belonged,
and can only be reinstated in the same Lodge.
AMOUNT TO BE PAID ON REINSTATEMENT.
817. A member applying to be reinstated, under the provisions
or Section 13, of Article Vllt of the Constitution of the Supreme
Lodge, must pay all assessments which have been issued previous
to his suspension, under Section 13 of said Article, and subse-
quent and including the one on which his Beneficiary Certificate
was suspended by Section 9 of said Article, and in addition thereto
the amount required by Section 13— that is, ten dollars for Library
Fund, and one dollar to the Beneficiary Fund.— P/t). 'Uh An.
Sess. S. L., p. 114.
REINSTATEMENT NOT AFFECTED BY AGE OF APrLICANT.
318. Under the laws as they existed up to the 7th Annual Ses-
sion of the Supreme Lodge, a brother suspended from the Order,
under the Beneficiary Article, could not be reinstated afier
becoming over fifty years of age. The rule is different under the
present laws, Section 15, of Article VIII, Supreme Lodge Consti-
tution, having been repealed. — Pro. 7th An. Sess. S. L.,p. 113.
319. A member who was suspended from the Order for non
payment of the beneficiary assessments, prior to the 7th Annual
Se*ssion of the Supreme Lodge, and becoming fifty years of age
during such suspension, may be reinstated upon proper applica-
tion. — Ibid.
ARREARS, ETC., TO BE FORWARDED TO THE SUPREME
(OR GRAND) RECORDER.
320. When a brother who has been suspended from the Order
is reinstated, the beneficiary assessments made up to the time
of his suspension from the Order must be paid, and forwarded to
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the Supreme (or Grand) Recorder, together with the Medical Ex-
aminer's Certificate and notice of renewal.
EEINSTATEMENT OF MEMBERS SUSPENDED OR EXPELLED UNDER
PENAL PROVISIONS OF THE ORDER.
321. Any member indefinitely suspended or expelled under the
penal provisions of the Order, cannot be restored to membership
except by permission of the Supreme Lodge or Grand Lodge, (or
daring the vacation of said bodies, the Supreme Master Workman
or Grand Master Workman,) as the case may be, under wliose im-
mediate jurisdiction the Subordinate Lodge is to which such appli-
cation is made. Such suspended or expelled member shall in all
other respects comply with the requirements made in -regard to
members suspended for non-payment of assessments or dues.
Oen. Law 27.
822. In case a Subordinate Lodge suspends a member for a
specified time, under the penal laws of the Order, all of the pro-
visions of the Beneficiary Laws must be complied with before
such member can be reinstated. If the suspension should be for
a period of less than three months, at the expiration of the time
he can be reinstated by simply paying up, as provided in Section
10 of the Beneficiary Laws. Should the suspension be for a
longer period than three months, then compliance with Section 11
of the Beneficiary Laws would be required, and if for a longer
period than six months, the member, b}'' limitation of time, as
provided in said laws, becomes a suspended n:.ember of the Order,
and ccmipliance with Section 13 is the only way in which he can
regain membership. When a Lodge imposes a penalty extending
over six months, they m'ay as well suspend the member from the
Order, as this will follow as the result. — Fro. 8. L. , 1th An. Sess.y
p 15.
RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP AFTER WITHDRAWAL.
323. iV(3te.— Section 13, of Article VIII, Supreme Lodge Con-
stitution (See No. 315) applies to "any member holding a final
card." Such members are reinstated in the same manner as those
who have been suspended from the Order for non-payment of
assessments or dues.
324. When a person who has severed his connection with the
Order, and had issued to him a final card, desires to renew his
connections, his application for renewal shall be accompanied by
his final card, or he shall present satisfactory proof of its loss.
Qen Law 25.
325. A person once a member of the Order, whose connection
therewith has been severed so as to annul his Beneficiary Certi-
ficate, making application for renewal of membership, must pro-
duce his old Beneficiary Certificate or sworn proof of its loss.
Gen. Law 26.
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REINSTATEMENT OF MEMBERS AFTER WITHDRAWAL.
326, A member who has withdrawn from the Lodge and the
Order, cannot be reinstated by reconsidering the vote accepting
his withdrawal. He must make application and be admitted un-
der the general laws of the Order. — See Sup. L. Const., Art. Vllly
Sec. 13.
REINSTATEMENT OF MEMBER OF SUSPENDED LODGE.
337. Under the provisions of Section 13, Article VIII, Supreme
Lodge Constitution, a member " suspended f rain the Order'" can
be reinstated by complying with the conditions therein set forth.
If the Lodge to which he belongs is suspended, so as to prevent
his being reinstated therein, he does not forfeit his rights to the
benefits of that Section, but may be reinstated by any other Lodge.
In such case it would be necessary for him to present a certificnie
from the Supreme (or Grand) Recorder showing the date at wbich
he became "" suspended from tJie Order,'''' also the assessments of
his arrearages on beneficiary assessments, at the date of such
suspension, and that he was otherwise in good standing in the
Lodge. — Fro. 8. L., 7th An. Sess., p. 14.
SUSPENDED MEMBER NOT TO BE REINSTATED EXCEPT IN HIS
OWN LODGE.
328. A member suspended for non-payment of assessments can
not be reinstated in any other Lodge than the one to which he
belonged at the time of his suspension (except as provided m the
preceding paragraph.) — Ibid.
CHAPTER XI.
SUBORDINATE LODGES, THEIR POWERS, DUTIES, ETC.
NAME AND STYLE.
329. Subordinate Lodges are styled or titled in the following
form : " Lodge No , of the Ancient Order
of United Workmen, of . ." — Sub. L. Const., Art. I,
Sec. 1.
330. No Lodge hereafter named after a person living will be
accepted by the Supreme Lodge. — Pro. 5th An. Sess. S.L.,p. 303.
SUBORDINATE LODGES, NAME AND STYLE OF.
331. No Subordinate Lodge shall be named after any living
person.
MINIMUM OF MEMBERSHIP.
333. A Subordinate Lodge under the immediate jurisdiction of
the Supreme Lodge, shall consist of not less than ten members.
Sub. L. Const., Art. /, Sec. 1.
333. Any ten or more persons having the requisite qualifica-
tions * * * * residing in the jurisdiction of a Grand Lodge^
may petition the Grand Master Workman of such jurisdiction
for a Charter for a Subordinate Lodge. — Qen. Law 2.
334. Article XIV, Grand Lodge Constitution, fixing the mini-
mum, or the least number of persons that can apply for a charter
at ten, originated with the Supreme Lodge, and was accepted by
the Grand Lodges. Such Article cannot be altered or amended
except by the action of the Grand Lodge in accordance with
Article XI, same Constitution, and the approval of the Supreme
Lodge.— iVo. bth An. Sess. S. L., pp. 255, 304, 305.
335. Note. — The foregoing constitutional provisions and action
of the Supreme Lodge, make it clear that no Lodge can be formed
in any jurisdiction, or continue legally to exist, with less than ten
members. If the membership of a Lodge should be reduced to
less than ten, the provisions of No. 21 of Laws Applicable to
Grand Lodges (See No. 370) would then apply to it, and its char-
ter would become forfeited as therein provided.
QUORUM FOR TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS.
336. Seven members of a Subordinate Lodge, having the Mas-
ter Workman's degree, shall be necessary to constitute a quorum
for the transaction of Wsiness. — Oen. Law 14.
337. Note. — The Subordinate Lodge Constitution for Lodges
under the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge, requires
that one of the seven members necessary to constitute a quorum
shall be either the Master Woi'kman, Foreman or Past Master
Workman, and a majority of Grand Lodges have adopted the
same provision. In Pennsylvania, one of these otficers is required
in addition to seven members, making eight necessary to consti-
tute a quorum.
STATED MEETINGS.
338. The stated meetings of Lodges under the immediate jur-
isdiction of the Supreme Lodge shall be held every week (unless
special permission be granted by the Supreme L(jdge or Supreme
Master Workman to meet semi-monthly), at the place and on the
day the Lodge shall appoint, with the approval of the Supreme
Lodge, and shall not be changed without such approval ; the
hour of meeting shall be prescribed in the By-Laws. The Lodge
shall be opened at the time prescribed in the By-Laws, if a quorum
be present. — Sub. L. Const., Art. Ill, Sees. 1, 2.
339. Grand Lodges may, when such a course shall be deemed
beneficial, permit their Subordinate Lodges to meet either once
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in two weeks or semi-monthly, instead of weekly, in which case
the term of oflBcers must be twelve months instead of six months.
Laws Ap. to G. L., 8ec. 12.
340. When the regular meeting of a Lodge comes on a legal
holiday, it may be postponed to a day following, provided it is
done by a vote of the Lodge, and due notice given to all mem-
bers.
SPECIAL MEETINGS.
341. The Master Workman shall call special meetings of the
Lodge, when requested so to do by seven members in writing.
Sub, L. Const., Art. X, Sec. 1.
342. Note. — The manner of calling special meetings is subject
to the control of Grand Lodges, but the above rule has been gen-
erally adopted. Special meetings are opened and closed accord-
ing to the form in the ritual for regular meetings, but the "Order
of Business" is not used; the only business which can be trans-
acted at a special meeting, being that for which it is specifically
called.
343. A special meeting cannot be held, and the regular routine
of business gone through with, the same as at a regular meeting.
344. The Grand Master Workman has no authority to grant
dispensations for a called meeting to confer degrees. ,
345. A Subordinate Lodge cannot pass By-Laws or confer the
degrees of the Order at a special meeting. — Pro. 1th An. Sess.
S. L.,p. 14.
MEETINGS ON SUNDAY UNLAWFUL.
346. It shall be unlawful for the Supreme Lodge, or any Grand
or Subordinate Lodge, to hold any meetings on Sunday for the
purpose of organizing, or transacting any of the ordinary busi-
ness of the Lodge. Neither shall any Lodge, as a Lodge, hold!
any picnic or pleasure excursion on Sunday, nor connect the
name of the Order or the Lodge by public advertisement with
any such Sunday picnic or excursion. — Gen. Law 33.
TERMS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES.
347. Note. — The semi-annual terms of Subordinate Lodges com-
mence with the first regular meeting in January and July, and
end with the last regular meeting in June and December, in all
jurisdictions except that of Pennsylvania, in which they com-
mence in December and June and end in May and November.
RIGHTS AND POWERS.
348. A Subordinate Lodge cannot be independent of its Grand
Lodge; but must be under its authority at all times.
349. No Subordinate Lodge can apply for or receive any cor-
porate rights or privileges separate from the Grand Lodge, with-
out permission from the Grand Lodge. — Ibid,
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850. Subordinate Lodges have full power to act for themselves,
and control their own affairs, provided they keep strictly within
the Constitution and Laws of the Order, but their action in all
cases is subject to appeal.
DISPOSAL OF LODGE FUNDS, ETC.
351. The funds and properties of a Subordinate Lodge shall
only be used for charitable purposes and for the advancement of
the interests of the Order. The donating, or in any manner
dividing them among members individually, is a violation of the
trust and of the law.
PER CAPITA TAX FROM SUBORDINATE LODGES.
352. Each Lodge under the immediate jurisdiction of the Su-
preme Lodge, shall pay to th-e Supreme Lodge, semi-annually, as
dues, twenty-five cents per capita tax for every member on the
roll. The order for the tax shall be drawn and delivered to the
installing officer, previous to the installation, — Sub. L. Oonsl'., Art.
XVI, Sees. 1, 2.
353 j^ote. — The amount of per capita tax and manner of col-
lecting are subject to the control of Grand Lodges within their
jurisdictions.
BY-LAWS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES.
354. By-Laws in conformity with the Constitution may be
made, and from time to time altered or amended, by submitting
the same to the Lodge in writing, signed by two members of
the M. W. degree, and having them read at two stated meet-
ings of the Lodge, previous to being acted upon, when by a
two-thirds vote theyshall be adopted ; provided they do not con-
flict with the Laws or Constitution of the Supreme Lodge, or the
Constitution of the Subordinate Lodge, or the principles of tije
Order; and provided, also, they be submitted to the Committee
on Laws and Supervision of the Supreme Lodge, and are ap-
proved by the Supreme Lodge or the Supreme Master Workman.
Sub. L. Const., Art. XVIII, Seel.
355. Note. — The constitutional provisions in regard to adopting
and amending By-Laws for Subordinate Lodges are substantially
the same in all jurisdictions. In some States amendments are
required to be read only at one stated meeting previous to being
acted upon, instead of at two as above. In Pennsylvania they
are submitted only to the Committee on Laws and Supervision
for approval, and in Minnesota only to the Grand Master Work-
man.
356. Each Subordinate Lodge must adopt By Laws for the gov-
ernment of the Lodge.
REPORTS, MONTHLY.
357. The Recorder shall, on or before the first day of each
month,, notify the Supreme Recorder, or the Grand Recorder, as
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the case may be, of all rejections of candidates and expulsions of
members, of the suspending, annulling, or cancelling of Bene-
ficiary Certificates or reinstatement of the same, and of the date
of countersigning and recording Beneficiary Certificates of mem-
bers admitted during the preceding month. — Sub. L, Const, Art.
X Sec. 5.
358. Note. — The above report is known as the ** Monthly Bene-
ficiary Return." In addition to giving the rejections and expul-
sions, during the month it is a transcript of the entries in the
Beneficiary Certificate Book, and shows the status of each mem-
ber of the Lodge as to his Beneficiary Certificate at the time it
is made, as well as all changes which have occurred during the
month. All certificates issued during the month, with date of
recording the same, reinstatements, with date of same, and the
suspending, cancelling or transferring of certificates, must appear
in the report, so that the, record of each certificate will be as
full and accurate in the office of the Supreme or Grand Recorder,
as in the Subordinate Lodge.
REPORTS, SEMI-ANNUAL.
359. At the close of each term the Lodge shall report to the Su-
preme Lodge the number of initiations, and the names of brothers
admitted by card, suspended, or expelled, and the cause thereof ;
rejected and deceased ; a list of all brothers relieved, with the
amount appropriated for that purpose; and the amount of re-
ceipts, specifying the fund; the total amount on hand and in-
vested; and the result of the election of officers, according to the
form furnished by the Supreme Lodge, which report shall be
properly attested by the Master Workman and Recorder, with the
seal of the Lodge attached. — Stcb. L. Const., Art. XVI, Sec. 1.
360. Note. — The provisions of the two preceding paragraphs
are especially applicable to Lodges under the immediate jurisdic-
tion of the Supreme Lodge, but there are similar requirements in
the Subordinate Lodge Constitution in every jurisdiction, besides
additional ones in several ot the States. The above may there-
fore be regarded as of general application.
ALL BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED IN M. W. DEGREE.
361. All business in Subordinate Lodges, except conferring the
Junior Workman and Senior Workman degree, is transacted when
open in the Master Workman degree.
VISITING, RIGHT OP.
363. Any Master Workman degree member in good standing,,
shall have the right to visit any Subordinate Lodge, by proving
himself in the semi-annual password and the unwritten work of
the Order. — Oen. Law 37.
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REGALIA, WEARING OF.
363. A brother must wear the regalia of his rank or station in
the Order, if the Lodge has such regalia. If the Lodge does not
have the regalia, then they must admit him.
364. A. Lodge has no right to appear in regalia in a public pro-
cession without .permission from the G. M. W., or a dispensation
from the D. D. G. M. W.
MEMBERSHIP IN TWO LODGES UNLAWFUL.
365. In no case can a person hold membership in two Lodges of
the Order at one and the same time
LODGE FUND, HOW DRAWN UPON.
366. No money shall be paid out of the general fund of any
Subordinate Lodge, except upon orders drawn upon the Receiver.
Gen. Law 29.
LIBRARY FUND.
367. Any member holding a final card, or one suspended from
the Order, and who may be reinstated under the provisions of
Section 13, of Article VIII, of the Supreme Lodge Constitution,
shall pay into the Lodge a sum of not less than ten dollars, which
shall be appropriated to what shall be known as the Library Fund,
and used for no other purpose than the establishing of a library
for the use of the members of the Lodge^in accordance with such
rules and regulations as the Lodge may establish ; or such sum
may be ordered to be paid into the general fund, by a vote of the
Lodge.— Sup. L. Const., Art. Vlll.^Sec. 13.
368. Note. — As the maintenance of libraries for the improve-
ment of the members is one of the objects of the Order, Subor-
dinate Lodges have the right to appropriate money from their
General Fund to sustaining a library ; or they may set apart a
specified amount of the dues of each term for that purpose, or
adopt any other legitimate means for carrying out this important
object.
SURRENDER OF CHARTER.
369. Any Lodge desiring to surrender its charter shall return to
the Grand Lodge, or the Supreme Lodge, if under its immediate
jurisdiction, its charters, books, tools, regalia and m(mey in the
Beneficiary Fund, but may dispose of its library, furniture and
general fund, should it have any, as a majority of the members
present at the last regular meeting of the Lodge may determine.
Gen. Law 34.
SUSPENSION OF SUBORDINATE LODGE AND FORFEITURE OF
CHARTER.
370. Any Lodge may be suspended or dissolved, and its charter
or dispensation forfeited to the Supreme Lodge or Grand Lodge,
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as the case may be. First. — For improper conduct. Secoud. — For
neglecting or refusing to conform to the Constitutions or Laws of
the Supreme or Grand Lotlge, or the General Laws and Kegula-
tions of the Order. Third. — For neglecting or refusing to make
its returns, or for non-payment of dues, or of assessments for the
Beneficiary Fund, to the Supreme Lodge or Grand Lodge, as the
case may be. Fourth.— For neglecting to hold the regular slated
meetings as provided by law,unless prevented by some unforeseen
circumstances. Fifth. — By its membership diminishing so that
less than a constitutional quorum is left. Provided, that in all
cases, the charter or dispensation shall not be forfeited until the
Lodge shall have been duly notified of its offense by the Supreme
Recorder or the Grand Kecorder, as the case may be, and suitable
opportunity given to answer the charges made against it. — Laws
Ap. to a. L., Sec. 2L
SUSPENSION FOR CONTEMPT.
37L An impeached Lodge neglecting or refusing to answer
within a given time, may be tried and suspended for contempt ;
provided, that to suspend a Lodge, it shall require a two-thirds
vote of all the members present who may be entitle to vote. — Ibid^
Sec. 23.
SUSPENSION FOR ILLEGAL PRINTING.
372. Any Lodge which shall cause to be printed for their own
or others' use, any of the secret work, or withdrawal, clearance
or traveling cards of the Order, shall, upon satisfactory proof
thereof, be suspended and forfeit its charter. — Ibid, Sec. 28.
[Note. — Ode cards were stricken from the list of prohibited work
at the 7th Annual Session of the Supreme Lodge ]
FUNDS AND EFFECTS OF SUSPENDED LODGE.
373. When a Lodge is suspended or dissolved, it shall be the
duty of the last Master Workman to deliver up to the Supreme
Master Workman or the Grand Master Workman, as the case may
be, or their Deputies, all its funds and effects, except its library,
furniture and general fund, which shall be disposed of as pro-
vided by the general laws of the Order; and if any officer or
member having custody of any part of said property or effects,
refuses to surrender the same, he m ly be forever excluded from
membership in the Order, even if his Lodge be reinstated.— i^/2(^
Sec. 24.
RESTORATION OF FUND AND EFFECTS OF SUSPENDED LODGES.
374. All funds and effects received by either the Supreme or
Grand Lodge from a dissolved or suspended Lodge, shall be
restored in the event of its being reinstated, which reinstatement
may be done by a majority vote of the Supreme or Grand Loiltre,
as the case may be, at a stated or special session. Provided.
Grand Lodges may fix a time after which such dissolved or sus-
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pended Lodges shall have no right to said funds and effects. — Ibidy
Sec. 25.
STATUS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES WHEN GRAND LODGE IS SUS«
PENDED.
375. When a Grand Lodge is suspended for any cause, the Sub-
ordinate Lodges under its jurisdiction shall, during such suspen-
sion, be under the control of the Supreme Lodge, subject to the
laws governing Subordinate Lodges under the immediate juris-
diction of the Supreme Lodge. — Gen. Law 35.
MEMBERS OF DEFUNCT LODGES.
376. A member of a defunct Lodge who was in good standing
at the lime of its dissolution, may be admitted into another Lodge
after having applied to and received from the Supreme Lodge or
Grand Lodge, as the case may be, a card signed b}^ the Supreme
Master Workman or the Grand Master Workman, and attested by
the Supreme Recorder or Grand Recorder, with the seal attached,
and countersigned by the member. The application for such
card must be accompanied by the fee of two dollars ; the card to
hold good for six months. The member liolding the card must
notify the Supreme Recorder or Grand Recorder, as the case may
be, of his address, and must forward his assessments for the Ben-
eficiary Fund whenever notified, as required by the beneficiary
laws ol the Order. He must, before the expiratiim of six months,
deposit said card with some Subordmate Lodge, if there be one
in the district in which he resides, but if he be refused admission
to membership on said card, the Supreme or Grand L'>dge issuing
said card, shall renew it. — Gen. Law 36.
377. Any member of a defunct or suspended Lodge is entitled
to apply for and receive a card from the Grand Recorder, if at the
time of the suspension of the Lodge such member was in good
standing, but, as by the provisions of Section 11, of Article VIII,
Supreme Lodge Constitution, a member who is more than three
months in arrears for beneficiary assessments cannot have his
Beneficiary Certificate reinstated until he has passed a new medi-
cal examination and been accepted by a majority vote of the
Lodge, it follows that the Grand Recorder cannot give a card to
a member of a suspended or defunct Lodge, if such member be
at the time Oder three inonths in arrears on assessments. A. mem-
ber of a suspended Lodge, who has not within the proper time ap-
plied for and received a card from the Grand Recorder, stands
" suspended from the Order"" when he becomes six months in
arrears on beneficiary assessments. — Pro. 8. L. 1th An. Sess., p. 14.
REORGANIZATION OF A LODGE.
37S. If a Lodge has for any reason ceased to exercise its func-
tions, but has not been suspended by a two-thirds vote of the
Grand Lodge, as provided for in Section 2 of " Laws Applicable
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to Grand Lodges," and has not members enouj^h in good standing
to constitute a quorum, it might be admissible to permit such
Lodge to resume its functions, by a sufficient number of members
holding certificates as above (See No. 377), and complying in all
respects with the requirements of Section 13, Article VIII,
meeting together under the supervision and control of the Grand
Master Workman, or his Deputy, passing medical examination,
balloting for each other, and reorganizing the Lodge in the same
manner that new Lodges are organized, and subject to the same
rules and restrictions. Or a new Lodge might be formed, in the
organization of which, suspended members, as above specified,
could join, subject to the foregoing requirements. — Pro. S. L. lih
An. Sess.^ p. 15.
CHAPTER XIL
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES OF SUBORDINATE LODGES.
OFFICERS, ELECTION AND TERM.
379. The officers of the Lodge shall be a Master Workman,
Foreman, Overseer, Recorder, Recefver, Financier, Guide, anci
Inside and Outside Watchman, who shall, with their own consent,.
be elected semi-annually, by separate ballot, at the last stated^
meeting in the months of June and December. The retiring
Master Workman shall take the chair of the Past Master Work-
man, except at the institution of a new Lodge, when the Past
Master Workman shall be elected There shall also be three
Trustees, one of whom shall be elected to serve for the term of
eighteen months, in such manner as to have two remaining over
at each election. — Sub. L. Const. ^ Art. VI, Sec. 1.
380. Note. — In Pennsylvania the election takes place at the last
stated meeting in May and November. In New York, at the last
meeting in December only, the officers serving for one year.
3S1. ]!^ote. — All Subordinate Lodges are required to be officered
as above, according to the settled laws of the Order and the re-
quirements of the Ritual. In New York the Guide and Watch-
man are not elected, but appointed by the Master Workman.
383. All officers of a Lodge are installed to serve for a certain
term or until their successors are duly elected and installed.
383. All officers and representatives hold their positions until
their successors are duly elected and installed.
384. In case of a vacancy in office (in Subordinate Lodge), the
brother filling the vacancy till the end of the term shall be entitled
to all the honors thereto belonging.
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NOMINATIONS.
•385. Nominations for candidates for elective offices shall be
made at the stated meeting immediately preceding the election,
and the presiding officer shall not close the nominations until
every member present has had an opportunity to speak. A mem-
ber who is duly qualified may be nominated though he be absent
from the meeting.— Sab. L. Const., Art. VII, Sec. 1.
386. No nominations for any office shall be made on the night
of tlie election, unless a majority of the Lodge consent thereto;
and votes polled for members who have not been duly nominated
shall be cancelled by the ieWevs.— Ibid, Sec. 2.
387. Note.— In case of filling vacancies, nominations can be
made on the night of election. In New York nominations are
dispensed with entirely. In Tennessee elections take place with
or without nominations, as the Lodge may at the time determine.
The rule in regard to the subject in the above Sections, governs in
Subordinate Lodges under the immediate jurisdiction of the Su-
preme Lodge, and in all other cases unless Grand Lodges provide
otherwise.
MANNER OF CONDUCTING Et-ECTION.
388. When an election is held for any officer or officers, the
presiding officer shall act as judge, and shall appoint two mem-
bers who have received the blaster Workman's degree, to act as
tellers, who shall assist in conducting the election in a just and
impartial manner; they shall keep a register of all votes polled,
and should it appear that there have been more votes polled than
there are leg illy qualified voters present, the presiding officer shall
declare the ballot illegal and void, and direct another ballot to be
taken immediately; each member voting shall hand his ticket to
the tellers, giving his name, and the teller shall deposit it in the
^Q\[—Sub. L. Const., Art. VIII. Sec. 1.
389 In case there are more than two candidates for the same
office, neither of wiiom have received a majority of all the valid
votes cast for that office, the candidate who received the lowest
number of votes shall be withdrawn, and another ballot taken,
continuing in like manner until an election is had. The Financier
shall furnish the tellers with a list of all members in good stand-
ing in the Lodge, who are entitled to vote. — Ibid, Sec. 2.
ONE MEMBER MAY CAST VOTE FOR THE LODGE.
390. Usage has established that a Master Workman degree
member may be elected mva voce by the Lodge to cast the vote
thereof for any office for which there is but one candidate; each
officer must be elected by a separate ballot, and announced by the
presiding officer as having received a majority of all the votes cast
for the office.
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A MAJORITY OP ALL THE VOTES NECESSARY TO ELECT.
391. In case of a tie vote on the election of officers of a Lodge,
a new ballot must be held. A. candidate must have a majority of
all the votes cast before he can be declared elected.
MASTER WORKMAN HAS THE RIGHT TO VOTE.
392. The Master Workman has the right to vote in the election
of officers. • ^
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.
393. Officers of the Lodge who have been duly elected shall be
installed at the first stated meeting in the months of July and
Jananry, unless when a vacancy is filled or a Lodge instituted, in
which CAse the installation shall take place immediately after tlie
election or institution; and any officer who has been duly elected,
and notified thereof, failing to present himself for installation
(unless prevented by sickness or other unavoidable occurrence),
the office to which he has been elected may be declared vacant by
the installing officer, and another election ordered forthwith to
fill the vacancy. — Sab. L. Const., Art. IX, Sec. 1.
394. JVbts. — In Pennsylvania, officers are installed at the first
stated meeting in June and December. In New York, at the
first meeting in January, to serve during the year.
395. Note. — It is the duty of an installing officer to see that the
laws of the Order are conformed to with regard to the officers to
be installed. Should it appear that a member elected to an office
is ineligible to the same, or for any reason disqualified from serv-
ing in it, it would be his duty to declare the office vacant and
have an election ordered to fill the vacancy, as in the case of an
officer elect failing to present himself.
396. Note. — Installing officers represent in installation the au-
thority of the Supreme or Grand Lodge. In Subordinate Lodges
under the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge, the
officers are installed by the Supreme Master Workman, or by a
duly qualified brother deriving legal authority from him; and in
Subordinate Lodges in Grand Lodge jurisdictions, the officers are
installed by the Grand Master Workman, or by a member who
derives legal authority from him.
INSTALLATION IN SUBORDINATE LODGES UNDER IMMEDIATE JUR-
ISDICTION OF SUPREME LODGE.
397. In the absence of a Deputy Supreme Master Workman,
the officers of a Subordinate Lodge, under the immediate juris-
diction of the Supreme Lodge, should be installed by the Past
Master Workman of the Lodge. The Lodge should forward its
per capita tax direct to the Supreme Recorder. The key to the
S. A. P. W. is sent through the Recorder of the Lodge to the in-
stalling officer. — Pro. S. L. 7th An. Sess., p. 14.
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PUBLIC INSTALLATIONS NOT PERMITTED.
398. Public installations shall not be allowed until further ac-
tion of the Supreme Lodge. — Pro, S. L., 6th An. Sess., p. 395.
INSTALLATION MUST BE AT STATED MEETING.
399. Special meetings cannot be called to install officers. If
the District Deputy Grand Master Woriiman cannot install the
officers of all the Subordinate Lodges in his district, he can cause
them to be installed by a Past Master Workman.
400. JVote. — The Subordinate Lodge Constitution in all juris-
dictions lequires the installation of officers to take place at a
specified stated meeting ; but this provision can, however, be
changed by the action ot any Grand Lodge.
RELATIVE RANK OF OFFICERS.
401. The elective officers of a Subordinate Lodge rank in the
following order : 1. Master Workman; 2. Foreman; 3. Over-
seer; 4. Recorder; 5. Receiver; 6. Financier; 7. Guide; 8. Inside
Watchman; 9. Outside Watchman.— -See Sub. L. Const., Art. VI,
also Ritual.
BONDS OF OFFICERS.
402. All officers who are required to give bonds, shall present
the same, duly executed, which shall be approved before such
officers are installed, except in the case of Supreme and Grand
Lodge officers. — Oen. Law 30.
403. The bond of officers shall hereafter contain the following
clause, to wit : "The Beneficiary Fund, which may fome into
my hands, shall be preserved by me intact, and paid over by me
as the law of the Order directs, and in no case shall any claim
which I may have against the Order be settled or plead as an ofl"-
set against the collection from me of any of said fund by suit on
this bond." — Gen. Law 31.
404. iVofe.— Bonds must be approved by a vote of the Lodge,
unless the power is given in the By-Laws for their approval in
some other manner.
405. No officer of a Subordinate Lodge, who is required to give
bonds, can be legally installed until after he has presented the
proper bond, and the Lodge has accepted the same.
406. An officer of a Lodge re-elected to an office which requires
him to give bond, must give new bonds.
OFFICERS TO DEPOSIT MONEY OFFICIALLY.
407. All officers of the Order who have charge of moneys, shall
deposit said moneys in their official capacity, and pay out the
same in like manner. — Oen. Law 28.
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MASTER "WORKMAN, ELIGIBILITY TO OFFICE OF.
408. To qualify a member for the office of ]\Iaster Workman,
he must have served one term in some subordinate office. — Sub.
L. Const, Art. VI, Sec. 2.
409. JSfote. — The foregoing rule prevails unless Grand Lodges
shall otherwise provide.
410. A Past Master Workman of a newly instituted Lodge is
eligible to the office of Master Workman, for the term ensuing
his retirement from the Past Master Workman's chair.
411. Note. — A Master Workman, at the close of his term, is
eligible to re-election.
MASTER WORKMAN, DUTIES AND RIGHTS OF.
412. The Master Workman shall preside at all meetings of the
Lodge, preserve order therein, and enfore the laws, rules and
regulations of the Lodge, and those of tlie Supreme (or Grand)
Lodge; decide all questions of order (subject to an appeal to the
Lodge), act as judge of all elections, and declare the result to ilie
Lodge; he sh ill appoint all committees, unless otherwise ordered
by the Lodge; he shall sign all orders on the Receiver for such
moneys as may be ordered by a vote of the Lodge, or required
by the Beneficiary laws, to be paid; he shall not be entitled to
vote, except on the election of officers, or on balloting for candi-
dates; and when the members are equally divided o^i any ques-
tion, he shall have the casting vote; he shall open and close the
Lodge in due form; he shall call special meetings of the Lodge
when requested to do so by seven members, in writing; on the
night of his installation he shall appoint three members in good
standing in the Lodge to serve as a Business Committee, and at
the last stated meetings in June and December (in Pennsylvania
May and November) he shall appoint an Auditmg Committee,
which shall consist of three members in good standing, whose
dutv it shall be to audit ihe books and examine the accounts of
the Recorder, Financier, and Receiver, and make their reports, in
wriliag, at the next stated meeting. He shall hold all bonds
given by subordinate officers. He shall also perform such other
duties appertaining to his office as are enjoined by the laws, rules
and regulations of the Order.— >S'm^>. L. Const., Art. X, Seel.
413. JVote— The Master Workman is ex officio chairman of the
Relief Committee (See No. 459.) The provisions of the above
Section, so far as they relate to the general duties of the Master
Workman as presiding officer of the Lodge, have, by their adop-
tion in all jurisdictions, become general in the Order. With re-
gard to the calling of special meetings, the time of appoinliog
the Auditing Committee, and the specification of their duties, and
the custody of the bonds of officers, Grand Lodges have exer-
cised the right of varying and changing the rule.
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414. It is the duty of the Master Workman to take care of the
Rituals belonging to the Lodge, and to keep them in a safe place,
where they will be secure from observation.
415. The Master Workman has the right to vote in the election
of officers, or on balloting for candidates. On all other questions,
when the members are equally divided, he shall have the casting
vote.
MASTER WORKMAN, ABSENCE OR DISABILITY OF.
416. In the absence of the Master Workman, the Foreman shall
preside in his stead. In case of the death, resignation or inability
of the Master Workman, the Foreman will serve the l)alance of
the term, and be entitled to all the honors of the Master Work-
man.
417. In the absence of the Master Workman and Foreman for
the evening, the Overseer will take the chair of the Foreman, and
a Past Master Workman will take the chair of the Master Work-
man. Grand Lodges, however, may provide that the Overseer
shall preside as Master Workman in the absence of the Master
Workman and Foreman.
FOREMAN, DUTIES OF.
418. The Foreman shall assist the Master Workman in preserv-
ing order, aid him in conducting the ceremonies, have charge of
the inner door, and, in the absence of the Master Workman, shall
])reside in his stead, and perform such other duties as are enjoined
by the laws, rules and regulations of the Order. In case of the
death, resignation or inability of the Master Workman to serve,
he shall fill his term, at the expiration of which he shall be en-
titled to all the honors of the Past Master Workman. — Sub. L.
Gomt, Art. X, Sec. 2.
419. Note. — The general rule that vacancies shall be filled in the
manner of the original selection, does not apply in the case
of the Master Workman's chair, unless so provided by Grand
Lodges. By the above Section that chair may be said to never
become vacant ; because in case of the death, resignation or dis-
ability of the brother who has been elected and installed, the Fore-
man at onct^ becomes Master Workman by virtue of his office
without installation, except that which he has already had as Fore-
man, which includes in it the duties of Master Workman in case
of such contingency arising. There is, therefore, but one election
and installation of a Master Workman in a term, no matter how
many changes take place. Whenever the Foreman becomes Mas-
ter Workman as above provided, the Foreman's chair becomes
vacant, and an election is held to fill it, and the brother elected
must be installed as Foreman ; but there is no election or installa-
tion of Master Workman except the regular election and installa-
tion for the term.
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420. Note. — The Foreman is ex officio a member of the Relief
Committee (See No. 459.)
421. The Foreman should allow no brother to leave the hall
without the consent of the Master Workman, or to enter the
Lodge room or retire from it, during the opening, initiatory or
closing ceremonies, the reading of the minutes, or when confer-
ring degrees. When requested by the Master Workman, he will
take the station of that officer and confer the degrees.
OVERSEER, DUTIES OF.
422. The Overseer shall perform such duties as are required of
lum by the laws, rules and regulations of the Order, and, in the
absence of the Foreman, shall fill his place. — Suh. L. Comt.^ Art.
X, Sec 4.
423. Note. — The Overseer is ex officio a member of the Relief
Comi^ittee. (See No. 459.)
424. Note.— By the Constitution for Subordinate Lodges under
the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge, the presence of
the Master Workman, the Foreman, or a Past Master Workman
is necessary to a quorum. This excludes the Overseer as a pre-
siding officer. In jurisdictions where this provision exists, the
Overseer is not entitled to take the Master Workman's chair in
the absence of the Master Workman and Foreman ; but there is
nothing in the general laws of the Order to prevent Grand Lodges
from establishing a different rule and making it his duty to pre-
side in their absence.
425. It is the duty of the Overseer to assist the Master Work-
man and Foreman in preserving order ; to take charge of and
arrange the tools of the Lodge during its sessions ; to see that
members are propeily instructed in the signs of the Order; and,
when requested by the Master Workman, to take his station and
confer the Junior Workman's degree.
IIECORDER, DUTIES OP.
426. The Recorder shall keep accurate minutes of the proceed-
ings of the Lodge, which he shall record in a book provided for
that purpose; he shall attest all orders drawn on the Receiver,
make out the semi-annual report of the work and business of the
Lodge for the Supreme (or Grand) Lodge, forward the same to
the Supreme (or Grand) Recorder properly signed and attested,
with the seal of the Lodge attached; he shall, on or before the
first day of each month, notify the Supreme (or Grand) Recorder
of all rejections of candidates and expulsions of members — of
the suspending, annulling or cancelling of Beneficiary Certificates,
or reinstatement of the same, and of Ihe date of countersigning
and recording Beneficiary Certificates of members admitted dur-
ing the preceding month ; he shall conduct the correspondence
and have charge of tlie seal and records of the Lodge ; he shall
notify all applicants who have been elected to membership; he
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shall notify the Supreme (or Grand) Recorder of all transfers of
membership into or out of the Lodge ; and shall perform such
other duties as are required of him in the Article on Beneficiary
Fund, and as are enjoined by the laws, rules and regulations of
the Order.— Stib. L. Const, Art. X, Sec. 5.
RECORDER, DUTIES OF, ENTRIES ON MINUTES.
427. The Financier's report, each meeting night, of beneficiary
moneys received by him and paid over to the Receiver, shall be
entered upon the minutes.— /Swp. L. Const., Art. VIII, Sec. 16.
428. When the Beneficiary Fund on hand in a Subordinate
Lodge is forwarded to the Supreme (or Grand) Recorder, a record
thereof shall be entered upon the minutes.— ^w^. L. Const. , Art.
VllI, Sec. 8.
RECORDER, DUTIES OF— CERTIFICATE REGISTER BOOB.
429. When the Financier of a Subordinate Lodge receives ar-
rearages from beneficiary assessments, as provided for in Sections
10, 11, 12 and 13, of Article VIII, of the Supreme Lodge Consti-
tution, and notifies the Lodge of the same, the Recorder shall
note the same in the minutes of the Lodge, and mark the certifi-
cate so paid as renewed on the Certificate Register book, affixing
the date thereto.— ^w;?. L. Const., Art. VIII, Sec. 9.
RECORDER, DUTIES OF — EXPELLED MEMBERS.
430. It shall be the duty of Recorders of all Subordinate Lodges
to send to the Supreme or Grand Recorder under whose jurisdic-
tion they may be, with their monthly returns, the names of all
brethren expelled from the Order for any cause whatever; and
immediately upon receiving from the Supreme or Grand Recorder
a list of members expelled from the Order, they shall enter the
same in alphabetical order in a book provided for that purpose.
Gen. Law 33.
RECORDER, DUTIES OF — SENDING NOTICES.
431. When a member holding a final card, or one who has been
suspended from the Order, is reinstated under the provisions of
Section 13, of Article VIII, of the Supreme Lodge Constitution,
the Recorder shall immediately notify the Grand or Supreme Re-
corder, as the case may be, of the reinstatement of such member
and renewal of his Beneficiary Certificate. — Sup. L. Const., Art.
VIII Sec. 13.
432. Note. — The Recorder being required to conduct the corres-
pondence of the Lodge (Sub. L. Const., Art. X, Sec. 5), it is his
duly to forward to the Supreme or Grand Recorder, the notice of
the death of a brother required by Section 8, of Article VIII, Su-
preme Lodge Constitution, and all other required notices and
reports not otherwise specially provided for.
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RECORDER, DUTIES OF — ASSESSMENT NOTICES.
433. It is the duty of the Recorder, immediately after receiving
the monthly report of suspensions from the Financier, to make
out and forward to the Grand Recorder the monthly return notice.
This should be accompanied (if there be a call due) by a draft
from the Receiver for the Beneficiary Fund, and the required ex-
cess.
RECORDER, DUTIES OF — MONTHLY RETURNS.
[See No. 357 ]
RECEIVER, DUTIES OF.
434 The Receiver shal| receive from the Financier all moneys
received from the Lodge, giving his receipt therefor ; pay all or-
ders dravp-n on him by the Master Workman, attested by the Re-
corder. He shall keep a regular and correct account of all
moneys received and paid by him. He shall keep a separate and
distinct account of the Beneficiary Fund, and shall immediately
upon the receipt of notice through the Lodge from the Supreme
Recorder, forward a draft, payable to the order of the Supreme
Receiver, or otherwise as the Lodge may determine, for the
amount of the Beneficiary Fund ; a receipt from the Supreme
Receiver through the Supreme Recorder for the fund so for-
warded, an excess required on each assessment, shall be his
voucher to the Lodge. When two or more notices are received
by the Lodge at the same time, he shall forward in accordance
with the Article on the Beneficiary Fund, Section 8. (See No.
275.) He shall have his accounts ready for settlement on the last
stated meetings of June and December (in Pennsylvania, May and
November), and shall, at the expiration of his term of oftice, de-
liver to his successor all moneys, books, papers and vouchers in his
hands. Before entering on the duties of his office, he shall give
to the Lodge his bond, with approved security, for such amount
as the Lodge may deem satisfactory, for the faithful performance
of his duty. — Siib. L. Const., Art. X, Sec. 6.
435. Note. — The provisions of the above Section are applicable
to Receivers of Subordinate Lodges under the jurisdiction of Grand
Lodges, substituting the word " Grand" for '' Supreme" wherever
it occurs.
RECEIVER, DUTIES OF — BENEFICIARY FUND.
436. It is the duty of the Receiver of the Subordinate Lodge to
forward the Beneficiary Fund on hand to the Grand Recorder, (or
if the Lodge is under the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme
Lodge, to the Supreme Recorder.) immediately upon the Lof'ge
being duly notified of an assessment. — Sup. L., Const.y Art. VIII,
Sec. 8 and 16.
437. Upon the payment of each assessment notice, the Subor-
dinate Lodge (by its Receiver) shall forward to the Grand Recorder
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(or if the Lodge is under the immediate jurisdiction of the Su-
preme Lodge, to the Supreme Recorder), in addition to the Ben-
eficiary Fund, the sum of fifty cents, which shall be placed in the
Supreme (or Grand) Lodge General Fund. — Sup. L. Const., Art.
Vill, Sec. 16.
438. Note. — Grand Lodges have the power to make the sum to
be sent in addition to the Beneficiary Fund, less than fifty cents.
FINANCIER, DUTIES OF.
439. The Financier shall keep a full and correct account be-
tween the Lodge and eacb member; receive all moneys for the
Lodge, and pay the same to the Receiver before the close of
each meeting, taking his receipt therefor; he shall notify all mem-
bers in arrears to the amount of three months' dues, and when a
member is in arrears to the amount of six months' due^, he shall
notify the Master Workman of the fact; he sball, at the time of
election of officers, furnish the Master Workman with a list of
members of the Lodge in aood standing and entitled to vote ; he
shall make out the semi-annual returns of the finances of the
Lodge ; be shall make out the report for the semi-annual tax due
by the Lodge to the Grand or Supreme Lodge ; he shall perform
such duties as are required of him in the Article on Beneficiary
Fund, and at the end of each term he shall furnish the Recorder
with a list of all members and their standing in the Lodge ; and
perform such other duties as are required by the laws, rules and
regulations of the Order. He shall give bond in such sum as the
Lodge may deem necessary, for the faithful performance of his
duties. — Suh. L. Const., Art. X, Sec. 7.
440. iVb^.— Except as to keeping accounts with the members,
and the duties prescribed by the Beneficiary Laws of the Order,
Grand Lodges may add to or vary the duties above enumerated
for the Financier.
FINANCIER, DUTIES OF — ASSESSMENT NOTICES.
441. When notice of an assessment has been received by a Sub-
ordinate Lodge, it shall be the duty of the Financier to send out
to the members written notices of assessment, not later than the
8th day of the month in which the notice was issued by the Su-
preme (or Grand) UecoTder.—Sup. L. Const., Art. 7111, Sec. 8.
FINANCIER, DUTIES OF — ASSESSMENT BOOK.
443. The Financier of each Subordinate Lodge shall keep a
book wherein all assessments of the Beneficiary Fund shall be
entered against each member holding a valid certificate; such
entry shall be made bearing date of the first meeting night, and
not later than the 8th day of the month in which said notice vCas
received. — Sap. L. Const. , Art. VIII, Sec. 9.
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FINANCIER, DUTIES OF — RECEIPT OF ARREARAGES.
443. The Financier shall, upon the receipt of any arrearages
from beneficiary assessments, as provided tor in Sections 10, 11,
12 and 13, of Article VIII, of the Supreme Lodge Constitution,
pay the same into the Beneficiary Fund (said amount from arrear-
ages to be forwarded to the Supreme or Grand Recorder upon the
first order on said fund thereafter,) and notify the Lodge of the
same. — Sup. L. Const, Art. VIII, Sec. 9.
FINANCIER, DUTIES OF — BENEFICIARY MONEYS.
444. The Financier of the Subordinate Lodge shall pay over to
the Receiver, each meeting night, all beneficiary moneys, taking
his receipt therefor, and make report thereof in writing, which
shall be entered on the minutes. — Sup.L. Const., Art. VIII, Sec. 16.
FINANCIER, DUTIES OF — NAMES OF BROTHERS IN ARREARS.
445. On the third (weekly) meeting night following the issuing
of assessment notices, and on or before the 28th day of the month,
the Financier shall furnish the Lodge with tlie names of the mem-
bers who are in arrears on beneficiary assessments, and the Re-
corder shall place the same on the minutes of the Lodge, and
mark such certificates as suspended on the Certificate Register
Book, affixing the date thereto. — Sup. L. Const, Art VllI, Sec. 9.
FINANCIER, DUTIES OF — BENEFICIARY FUND TO BE KEPT
SEPARATE.
446. Note. — The Beneficiary Fund is, by the laws of the Order,
to be kept separate and distinct from any other fund. It is there-
fore the duty of the Financier to take from the Receiver separate
receipts for Beneficiary Funds and general funds, and in all re-
spects to keep the accounts of said funds separate and apart from
each other.
GUIDE, DUTIES OF.
447. The Guide shall have charge of the regalia and other
properties of the Lodge, and perform such other duties as per-
tain to his office. — Sub. L. Const, Art. X, Sec. 8.
448. It is the duty of the Guide to see that all members are
qualified to sit in the Lodge, and are clothed in appropriate re-
galia; that the Watchmen are in their proper places and duly in-
structed in their duties; to prepare and conduct candidates and
introduce visitors; and to have charge of the regalia and tools of
the Lodge.
WATCHMEN, DUTIES OP.
449. The Watchmen shall perform such duties as are required
of them by the laws, rules and regulations of the Order. — Sub.
L. Const., Art X, Sec. 9.
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INSIDE WATCHMEN, DUTIES OF.
450. It is the duty of the Inside Watchmen to receive and
report to the Foreman the name of each member applying for
admission, with the name and number of his Lodge, before re-
ceiving the **** **** ; and to communicate to the Outside Watch-
man such instructions as may be from time to time directed by the
Master Workman.
OUTSIDE WATCHMAN, DUTIES OP.
451. It is the duty of the Outside Watchman to take charge of
the outer door and reception room; to see that none enter who
are not members and duly qualified; to use every precaution to
prevent persons who are not members of the Order from obtain-
ing unlawful information; to never allow more than one brother
to enter at a time; and to see that each brother clothes himself in
appropriate regalia before he applies for admission at the inner
door.
TRUSTEES, DUTIES OP.
452. The Trustees, unless otherwise provided by Grand Lodges,
shall have the general supervision of the land and other property
of the Lodge; they shall invest in such securities as tbe Lodge
may direct, such sums as are ordered to be drawn from the Re-
ceiver for that purpose, and deposit the vouchers with the Re-
ceiver; they shall have the custody of all securities of the Lodge
for money loaned or invested; they shall collect or realize all such
sums when so directed by the Lodge; they shall collect all inter-
est, rents, and other moneys arising from all investments belong-
ing to the Lodge, and pay the moneys collected by them to the
Financier; they shall, at the last stated meeting at the close of
every term, report their transactions to the Lodge and make an
inventory of all properties of the Lodge. Before entering upon
tbe duties of their office, they shall each give bond, with approved
security, for such sums as the Lodge may require, for the faith-
ful performance of their duties. — Sab. L. Const, Art. X, Sec. 10.
PAST MASTER WORKMAN, DUTIES OP.
[See Chapter XVL]
VACATING OFFICE BY ABSENCE.
453. If any officer shall absent himself from three stated meet-
ings of the Lodge (unless prevented by sickness or some other
unavoidable occurrence) the Master Workman may declare his
office vacant. — Sub. L. Const., Art. XIII, Sec. 1.
REMOVAL FROM OFFICE.
454. Any officer may be removed for inattention to his duties,
or conduct unbecoming an officer of the Order. — Sub. L. Const. ^
Art. XIII, Sec. 2.
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VACANCY IN OFFICE, HOW FILLED.
455. Vacaucies occurriDg (except as provided iu Note to No.
419) by reason of death, resiguatiou or otherwise, shall be filled
in the manner of the origiucil selection, to serve the remainder of
the term; but in case of a vacancy in office, nominations, elec-
tion and installation may take place at the same meeting of the
Lodge.— ^ub. L. Const. , Art. XIII, Sec. 2.
OFFICERS, SUSPENSION OF.
456. Officers of the Grand or of Subordinate Lodges, are liable
to suspension for non-payment of dues or assessments, the same
as other members.
COMMITTEES, HOW APPOINTED.
457. The Master Workman shall appoint all committees, unless
otherwise ordered by the IjodgQ.—Sub. L. Const, Art. X, Sec. 1,
BUSINESS COMMITTEE, DUTIES OF.
458. The Business Committee shall serve for the term of six
months, and it shall be their duty to correspond with the ditferent
Lodges, to ascertain where members are out of employment, and
where vacancies are to be filled; to do all in their power to find
employment for those who are without it; they shall report
weekly to the Lodge all such vacancies, and members of the
Order who are out of employment; also the members for whom
they have procured employment during the week. All members
who are out of, and desire employment, should notify the Busi-
ness Committee to that effect. — Sub. L. Const., Art. X, Sec. 11.
RELIEF COMMITTEE, OP WHOM CONSTITUTED, AND DUTIES OP.
459. The Master Workman, Foreman and Overseer, shall con-
stitute the Relief Committee, of which the Master Workman
shall be the Chairman. Their duties shall be to visit sick and
disabled members of the Lodge, and report at each stated meet-
ing the condition of such members, and in such cases as they may
deem necessary, they may suggest to the Lodge such pecuniary
assistance as they believe is needed. — Sub. L. Const., Art. X, Sec. 12.
CHAPTER XIIL
APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP.
AGE OF APPLICANTS
460. No person shall be admitted to membership in the Order
except he be of the full age of twenty-one years, and under fifty
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years of age, at the time of receiving the Master Workman's de-
gree. — Gen. Law 1.
461. Note.— The date at which a person becomes fifty years of
affe is ascertained by adding fifty years to the date of his birth.
Thus, a person born May 1st, 1828, is on May 1st, 1878, fifty
years of age, and ineligible to membership.
462. A member admitted to the Order, who at the time is over
the prescribed age, must be excluded therefrom, his admission
being illegal and void.
QUALIPICA.TIONS FOK MEMBERSHIP.
463. No person shall be admitted to membership in the Order,
except he be a free white male of the full age of twenty-one years,
and under fifty years of age at the time of receiving the Master
Workman's degree, of good moral character, competent to earn
a livelihood for himself and family, and a believer in the existence
of a Supreme Being, the Creator and Preserver of the Universe.
Oen. Law 1.
464. A person who has lost his right arm is not thereby disqual-
ified from becoming a member of the Order. — Pro. 1th An. Sess.
S. L.
MODE OF MAKING APPLICATIOlt.
465. Applications for membership shall be made in writing,and
signed by the applicant, stating his age, occupation and residence;
and the applicant must be recommended by two members of the
Lodge in good standing. (See Form No. l.)—Sub. L. Const., Art.
II, Sec. 2.
FEE AND MEDICAIi CERTIFICATE TO ACCOMPANY APPLICATION.
466. E;ich application must be accompanied by the amount
required by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the application
is made, and by the certificate of a regular physician in the
required form. — See Ibid.
MEDICAL examiner's CERTIFICATE.
467. Each application tor membership must be accompanied
wiih the certificate of a regular physician, in manner and form as
directed by the Supreme Lodge. (See Form No. 2.)— Sub. L.
Const., Art. II, Sec. 2.
463. Note. — The above requirement being contained also in Sec-
tions 2 and 3, of Article VIII, Supreme Lodge Constitution, which
Article is binding upon the whole Order, is therefore of general
application, as are also all the decisions of the Supreme Lodge on
the subject. The Supreme Lodge law does not expressly require
the election of a Medical Examiner in each Lodge,but the general
usage and Grand Lodge laws requiring such election have been
recognized by the Supreme Body.
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469. An application cannot be read and referred to a committee
without the Medical Examiner's certificate.
470. Note: — The Medical Examiner's certificate to the fact that
the applicant is or is not, in his opinion, physically qualified for
membership, should in every case be read in the Lodge ; and if
any member call for the reading of the entire certificate, his
request should be granted.
MEDICAL EXAMINERS.
471. In cases where it is impracticable for the Medical Exami-
ner to act, Lodges may accept examinations made by regular
physicians who are not members of the Order, but great care
should be exercised in the matter.
472. The physician finding an applicant physically disqualified
for membership, should report the same to the Lodge, and an
entry of the rejection placed upon the records, and the Grand
Recorder notified of the fact and cause.
473. Subordinate Lodges may elect more than one examin-
ing physician, but they must be members of the Order (if prac-
ticable).
474. Medical Examiners must be physicians duly qualified to
practice their profession under the laws of the State.
COMMITTEE OP INVESTIGATION, ETC.
475. The application shall be read at a stated meeting of the
Lodge, entered on the minutes, and referred to a committee of
tliree, whose duty it shall be to inquire and report at the next
stated meeting of the Lodge, as to the character and fitness of the
applicant to become a member. — Sub. L. Const, Art. II, Sec. 2.
476. Note. — In some jurisdictions the report of the committee
of investigation is to be made at the second stated meeting after
the application is read, instead of at the first. By^ general usage,
the Lodge can grant the committee further time to*i'eport, if it 'oe
asked for and suflScient reasons given.
477. A brother who recommends an applicant for membership,
should not be one of the Committee of Investigation in the appli-
cation.
478. A majority of the Committee of Investigation can report
on an application.
479. The Committee of Investigation must have placed in their
hands both the application for membership and the physicians'
certificate. They must each be satisfied as to the correctness of
the signature to the application, and that the party therein named
is the person designated in the physician's certificate in their pos-
session. They shall fully convince themselves from personal
observation and inquiry, both ay to the moral standing and habits,
before endorsing the application, and shall he fully satisfied with
the recommendation of the physician V>efore endorsing the same.
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480. A brother presented his card for admission to membership,
and a committee was appointed on the application. The Deputy-
Grand Master Workman granted a djspensalion allowing the
committee to report that night. The committee ref ust u to re|K)rt
until the next regular meeting, whereupon the Lodge voted to
fine the committee fifty cents each. The committee appealed
from the action of the Lodge. The Grand Master Workman sus-
tained the appeal, and his decision w^as approved by the Grand
Lodge.
UNFAVORABLE REPORT.
481. If the report of the committee be unfavorable, the candi-
date shall be declared rejected.— Sub. L. Const, Art. II, Sec. 2.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE BALLOT.
482. No applicant can be received unless the application (blank
form prescribed) is signed by the applicant, accompanied by the
certificate of the Medical Examiner, and not until the Investigat-
ing Committee appointed by the Lodge have reported favorably
and signed the report. A record of these facts should be made
on the minutes. It is also inciunbent on the committee to see liiat
the application and Medical Examiner's certificate are in proper
form, and also to investigate fully as to the fitness of the appli-
cant to become a member both morally and physically ; and the
Master Workman and the Recorder through whose hands all
papers must pass, are required to see that the provisions of the
law are strictly complied with before a ballot is taken.— (Order of
S. W. W., approved by S. h.)—F>'o. 6th An. Sess., pp. 343, 362.
BALLOTING ON APPLICATION.
483. If the report be favorable, the applicant shall be balloted for.
If the report be unfavorable, he shall be declared rejected. If a
ballot is taken and the balls are all white, or only one black ball
appears, the applicant shall be declared elected. If there shall
appear two or more black balls, the applicant shall be declared
rejected, and no other balloting for the same applicant shall take
place for the space of six mom us thereafter, unless the objectors
shall withdraw their objection, in which event another l)ailot may
be taken after notice tliereof shall have been given at one stated
meeting preceding. — Sub. L. Const., Art. II, Sec. 2.
484. Note.— The Supreme Lodge Constitution, Article VIII,
Section 11, requires that a brother in arrears on beneficiary assess-
ments for more than three months, must be again examined by
the Medical Examiner of the Lodge before reinstatement. The
same rule will apply in the above case. If more that three
months have elapsed a new examination is required before
another ballot can take place.
NEW BALLOT.
485. After a favorable ballot has been had, and before the cod-
fcrriug of the Junior Workman degree, another ballot shall be
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taken at the request of any member of tlie Lodge, made to the
Master Workman or in open Lodge.
486. If, in ballotini? for a candidate, there should appear two or
more black balls, and there is good reason to suppose a mistake
has been made, another ballot may be taken, on a vote of the Lodge,
provided it is done immediately after the first, and before any
member has left the Lodge room.
FORM OF TAKING BALLOT.
487. In balloting for candidates the Guide shall prepare the bal-
lot box, and pass the same to the Master Workman, who, after
inspection of the same, casts his ballot. The Guide shall then
pass the box to the Foreman, who casts his ballot under the sign,
after which the Guide shall place the ballot box on the altar (but
in no case shall the ballot box be placed upon the Bible), and the
remaining officers and members shall proceed to cast their votes
as follows : Commencing at the right hand of the Master Work-
man, with the-Recorder, proceed each in turn until all have cast
their ballots, each casting his ballot under the Master Workman's
sign. After all have voted the Master Workman will declare tbe
ballot closed. The Guide will tlien carry the box to the Foren^.an
for inspection, who will announce to the Master Workman that
'the ballot is»in favor of the applicant," or "not in favor
of the applicant." The Guide will then proceed with the bOx to
the Master Workman, who will inspect the same, and declare the
candidate elected or rejected.
WHEN BALLOT MAY BE TAKEN.
488. It is not imperative that a ballot be taken immediately
upon the report of the Investigating Committee. Subordinate
Lodges may provide in their By-Laws that balloting for candi-
dates shall take place only on a certain designated meeting night
of each month.
RIGHT TO USE BLACK BALL.
489. A brother has a perfect right to use a black ball without
giving his reasons in open Lodge. It is a brother's right to vote
a secret ball ballot, so designed that the vote of one member
shall not influence that of another, but that every one should vote
according to the dictates of his own conscience, free from all ex-
ternal intiuence.
490. The Master Workman has no right to question the pre-
rogative of members in balloting for candidates, if the members
are in good standing. (This decision was given in reply to the
question, " If the Committee of Investigatioii report favnrable.and
each one afterwards casts a black ball,V<in the Master Workman
declare their action illegal and the result out of order?")
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RESIDENCE OF APPLICANTS.
491. No person sball be permitted to join a Lodge of this Order
out of the State, District or Territory' wherein he resides, except
by permission of the Supreme Lodge or the Grand Lodge, as the
case may be, having jurisdiction in such State, District or Terri-
tory, or, during the vacation of the Supreme or Grand Lodge, tlie
permission ot the Supreme Master Workman or Grand Master
Worliman. — Qen. Law 18.
493. Note. — The above is the only general law on the subject.
The word "District" does not ap[tly to districts composed of
counties, etc., under a Granti Lodge. The various Grand Juris-
dictions regulate the matter within their liiuits. The general rule
is, that an applicant must be initiated in the Lodge nearest to his
place of residence, unless the consent of such nearest Lodge be
given to his being initiated in some other Lodge. Grand Lodges
do not all adopt the rule precisely in this form, but it may be re-
garded as the general law to be followed, unless some other rule
is specifically laid down by a Grand Lodge.
NOTIFYING OTHER LODGES OF APPLICATION.
493. Note. — On this subject there is no general law. It is regu-
lated by the different Grand Jurisdictions.
FORFEITURE OF PROPOSITION FEB*
494. An applicant who has been elected shall be notified of his
election by the Recorder within six days thereafter, and should
he fail or neglect to present himself for initiation or admission for
four stated meetings of the Lodge, after being duly notified of his
election (unless prevented by sickness or some other unavoidable
occurrence), he shall forfeit his proposition fee. — Sub. L. Const, y
Art. IT, Sec. 3.
495. Note. — The above provision, as to time of forfeiture, is
found in the Subordinate Lodge Constitutions in all jurisdictions.
In some, the notice is required to be given within three days in-
stead of six.
RENEWAL OF APPLICATION.
496. No Lodge other than the Lodge to which application was
first made, can entertain an application that has once been rejected,
unless consent be given under the sealof said Lodge.
WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION.
497. Note. — There is no general law upon this subject. It is
regulated by constitutional provisions in some jurisdictions and
by" decisions in others. After an application has been referred to
a committee, it is the property of the Lodge, and can only be
withdrawn by consent of the Lodge. In some jurisdictions this
consent is required to be unanimous; in others a mnjority vote is
sufficient to grant it. After an unfavorable report of the commit-
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tee an application cannot be withdrawn, as the applicant has then
been rejected (see No. 483), and must be so declared and reported.
RETURN OP PROPOSITION FEE.
498. Should an applicant be rejected, the proposition fee shall
be returned immediately to the member by whom he was pro-
posed. — Sub. L. Const., Art. II, Sec. 3.
499. Note. — The above rule is established in all jurisdictions.
CHAPTER XIV.
MEMBERSHIP DEGREES OF THE ORDER.
DEGREES.
500. Note. — There are three membership degrees in the Order
those of Junior Workman, Senior Workman and Master Work-
man. The conferring of the^^r;*^ of these constitutes initiatuyn of
a candidate ; the other two are steps in his advancement to full
membership. Nothing is done by Lodges in the Junior and Senior
Workman degrees except the conferring of those degrees ; all the
business of the Order is transacted in the Master Workman de-
gree. The Past Master Workman degree is conferred only on
those who have passed the Master Workman's chair (except at the
institution of new Lodges, etc.) The Degree of Honor is separate
from the regular Lodge degrees, and is open to members of the
Master Workman degree, Their wives and daughters. Provisions
relating to the Past Master Workman degree will be found in
Chapter XVI, and those relating to the Degree of Honor in Chap-
ter XV.
WHEN DEGREES MAY BE CONFERRED.
501. The several degrees of the Order shall be conferred at the
stated meetings of the Lodge, and not more than one degree shall
be conferred on any member at the same meeting without author-
ity, by a dispensation, for each additional degree conferred. — Sub,
L. Const., Art. V, See. 1.
503. Note. — The power of the Supreme Master Workman and
his Deputies to grant dispensations for the conferring of more
than one degree on a member at the same meeting, in Lodges un-
der the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge, is implied
in the above section. In Grand Jurisdictions the power of grant-
ing such dispensations is regulated by the Grand Lodges, and is
usually conferred upon District Deputy Grand Master Workmen.
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DISPENSATIONS TO CONFER DEGREES.
503. Dispensations to Lodges to confer all three of the degrees
upon one and the same candidate at one session of the Lodge, can
only be granted in special cases. Privilege to do so in all cases
for any specified time cannot be granted.
FEE FOR DISPENSATION.
504. There is no law of the Supreme Lodge requiring the pay-
ment of a fee for a dispensation to confer more than one degree
upon a brother at one and the same session of the Lodge. Grand
Lodges may require a fee to be paid in their jurisdiction. — Pro,
8. Z., Ith An. Sess. , p. 14.
DEGREES NOT TO BE CONFERRED BY ANOTHER LODGE WITHOUT
WRITTEN CONSENT.
505. No Subordinate Lodge shall confer the degrees upon a
member of another Lodge without the written consent of the
Lodge to which said member belongs, given under the seal of said
Lodge. — Oen. Law 12.
JUNIOR WORKMAN DEGREE MEMBERS.
506. Junior Workman degree members are subject to the orders
of the Master Workman in attending sick or disabled members,
and are liable to a fine for neglect or failure to perform such duty.
Pro. 5th An. Sess. S. L., pp. 263. 305.
507 Junior Workman degree members are amenable to the
laws for immoral conduct the same as other members. — Ibid.
508. Junior Workman degree members are entitled to sit in
in their own Lodge, when open in the Junior Workman's degree,
and to participate with the Lodge in funeral and other proces-
sions. — Ibid.
509. Junior Workman degree members are entitled to the same
attention from the Relief Committee and membership as other
members are, in case of sickness or disability, and should receive
pecuniary assistance when it is deemed necessary and is suggested
by the Relief Committee. — Ibid.
APPLICATION FOR DEGREES.
510. Any Junior or Senior Workman, of good standing in the
Lodge, desirous of being advanced, shall cause an application to
be made for his advancement, at a stated meeting of the Lodge,
when a ballot shall be taken, and if the balls be all white, or not
more than two black balls shall appear, his application shall be
granted; if more than two black balls shall appear, his application
shall be rejected, and another application shall not be entertained
for the same member for the space of one mouth thereafter. — Sub.
L. Const., Art. F, Sec. 2.
511. Note. — The above Section of the Constitution for Subor-
dinate Lodges under the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme
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Lodge has been adopted by a majority or the Grand Lodges, but
several others provide that after a ballot has been taken, showing
one or more black balls, "if one or more' members rise and o-ive
satisfactory reasons to the Lodge why the applicant should not be
advanced, another ballot shall be taken, and if a majority of the
balls are white, he shall be declared elected; otherwise his appli-
cation shall be rejected."
512. Note. — The Ritual in conformity with Section 2, of Article
VIII, Supreme Lodge Constitution, requires that application for
the second and third degrees should be made immediately after
the first has been conferred.
BALLOT UPON APPLICATION.
513. Grand Lodges possess the power to provide by their laws
for but one ballot on applications for degrees; that is, that the first
ballot taken on applications will, if fuvorable,entitlethe applicant
to all three degrees, unless a subsequent ballot is called for at the
time the subsequent degrees are to be conferred, when a ballot
must be taken on the application for each degree. — Pro. Sup. L.
(jth An. Scss., p. 401.
FAILURE OF APPLICANT TO PRESENT HIMSELF.
514. A brother who has received the Junior Workman or Sen-
ior Workman degrees, and fails to present himself for the Senior
Workman or Master Workman degree for a period of four weeks,
forfeits all rights to advancement as well as all moneys paid to
the Lodge, unless satisfactory excuse be given and accepted by the
Lodge.
515. Note. — There is no general law on this subject, but the
above decision is a carrying out of the rules in Section 2, of Ar-
ticle II, of the Constitution, in regard to applicants for member-
ship, and may be regarded as the law by usage in all jurisdictions.
516. A brother of the Junior or Senior Workman degree who
fails to take the Master Workman degree within three months,
must be re-examined before he can be advanced.
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLY WITH BENEFICIARY ARTICLE.
517. Each member upon making application for third (or Mas-
ter Workman degree), shall conform to all the requirements set
forth in the Beneficiary Article governing Subordinate Lodges;
and no member shall be advanced to third (or Master Workman)
degree until each and all of said requirements have been fully
complied with. — Sub. L. Const., Art. IV, Sec. 2.
[Note.— The requirements referred to in the above Section will
be found in Chapter VI.]
UNIFORMITY OF DEGREE WORK.
518. There is but one mode of initiation or degree work in the
Order, and all Lodges must be governed thereby.
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CHAPTER XV.
DEGREE OF HONOR.
519. Note. — The Degree of Ilonor is a special degree of the Or-
der, not belonging to its regular system of degrees, but intended
to promote union, sympathy and friendship among the wives,
daughters, mothers and sisters of members cf ihe Order, and to
recognize them as having interests connected with the Oidi-r.
Every Master Workman degree member in good standing is en-
titled to the degree upon pa3anent of the required fee. It is not
to be conferred upon any other persons except such members, and
those related to them as above specified.
HOW THE DEGREE MAY BE CONFERRED.
520. The Degree of H(mor may be conferred by the Supreme
Master Workman or his Deputies, a Grand Master Workman or
his Deputies, a Past Master Workman or the acting Master Work-
man of a Subordinate Lodge. A Lodge of the Degree of Honor
may be called by any of the above named officers, and the degree
conferred at a special session of a Subordinate Lodge or in a pri-
vate and secure place suitable for the purpose. — D. of H. Ritual.
ORGANIZATION OP DEGREE OF HONOR LODGES.
521. Upon the application of fifteen petitioners, composed of
Master Workmen in good standing in their respective Lodges,
their wives, daughters, mothers and sisters, with the fee of five
dollars accompanying the same, the Grand Master Workman of
the jurisdiction in which said petitioners reside, shall cause to be
issued a dispensation to said applicants to institute a Lodge of the
Degrees of Honor of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, with
the power to adopt such Constitutions and By-Laws for their gov-
ernment as do not conflict with the ritualistic work of the degree
or the general laws of the Order. — D. of R. Ritual.
522. Note.—ThQ laws of the Order in regard to this subject are
not very full and explicit. The Supreme Lodge leaves each De-
gree of Honor Lodge to form its own Constitution and By-Laws,
which must not be inconsistent with the laws of the Order, but
provides no means for their examination or approval. If any
question of co iflict with the established rules or laws of the Or-
der should arise, it should be referred to the proper Deputy of
the Grand Master Workman or Supreme Master Workman,
to be settled as other questions of law or usage arising in the dis-
trict or jurisdiction are settled.
OFFICERS AND THEIR DXJTIES.
523. Lodges of the Degree of Honor, when duly instituted,
shall elect or appoint the' following officers : Past Worthy Sis-
ter of Honor, Worthy Sister of Honor, Sister of Honor, Sister
of Ceremonies, Sister Secretary, Sister Treasurer, Sister Usher,
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First Maid of Honor to Sister of Honor, Second Maid of Honor
to Sister of Honor. Gentlemen : First Adviser to Worttiy Sister
of Honor, Second Adviser to Wortliy Sister of Honor, Inner
"Watchman, Outer Watchman. The duties of the several officers
shall be such as m;iy be prescribed by the Ritual of this degree,
and the Constitution and By-Laws as adopted by each Degree of
Honor Lodge. — D. of R. Ritual.
ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS.
524. The elective officers shall be elected on the last regular
meeting nights of June and December, and shall serve for the
term of six months, or until their successors have been elected
and installed. The appointed officers shall be appointed on the
first regular meeting nights of January and July, and shidl serve
for the term of six months, or until llieir successors shall have
been duly appointed and installed. — D. of H. Ritual.
535. Note. — The designation of the elective officers is not fixed
by the Ritual, and is therefore to be made in the Constitution
which the Lodge may adopt
SPECIAL MEETINGS.
526. A Subordinate Lodge has the right to call a special meet-
ing of the Degree of Honor.
527. When a Subordinate Lodge calls a special meeting for the
purpose of conferring the Degree of Honor, the Recorder should
not enter the proceedings of such meeting on the minutes.
SEMI-ANNUAL PASS WORD.
528. The semi-annual pass- word of the Degree of Honor must
be forwarded to the District Deputy Grand Master Workman, and
communicated by liiin the same as other pass-words, when he is
in possession of the degree.
REGALIA AND EMBLEMS OF THE DEGREE OP HONOR.
[See Nos. 479 and 481.]
CHAPTER XVL
PAST MASTER WORKMEN,
PAST MASTER WORKMAN, DUTIES OP.
529. The Past Master Workman shall assist in conducting the
ceremonies, and perform such other duties as are enjoined by the
laws, rules and regulations of the Order. — Sub. L. Con&t.^ Art. X
Sec. 3.
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530. It is the duty of tlio sitting Past Master Workman to ex-
ercise a supervisory care over the Lodge; to be the counselor and
advisor of its officers and the brethren; and to attend to the devo-
tional exercises of the Lodge in person, or have the same con-
ducted by some suitable brother whom he may call upon to offici-
ate in his stead.
ABSEN^CE OF SITTING PAST MASTER WORKMAN.
531. If the Past Master Workman of a Lodge is absent from a
meeting of tlie Lodge, or in case of his death, resignation or
removal from office, any Past Master Workman present may
be designated by tlie Master Workman to perform the duties of
said ofbce. In case there be no Past Master Workman present,
the Master Workman may appoint any Master Workman degree
member lo fill the chair pro tern. — Pro. M An. Sess. S. L., pp. 139,
140.
VACATING OFFICE BY ABSENCE.
532. The Master Workman of a Subordinate Lodge has the
right to declare vacant any office of a Subordinate Lodge, includ-
ing that of Past Master Workman, if the Constitution of the Sub-
ordinate Lodge shall so require or authorize. S4iould a vacancy
thus occur in a Lodge during its first term, or in a Lodge where
there is no Past Master Workman, any Master Workman dt-gree
member in good standins: is eligible to the position, as in the case
of the temporary absence of the Past Master Workman, when no
other Past Master Workman is present. The person whose office
is thus declared vacant in a new Lodge is not entitled to any of
the rights, privileges or prerogatives appertaining to the position.
The member filling the vacancy is entitled to all the rights, privi-
leges or prerogatives pertaining thereto. The giving or accord-
ing any right, privilege or prerogative to one whose office had
thus been declared vacant, because of having filled that posi-
tion, would be void and of no effect. — Pro. Qth An. Sess. 8. L.,p.A01.
533. When a Master Workman, at the close of his term of office,
is re-elected for the ensuing term, the Junior Past Master Work-
man does not hold over without an election, but the Lodge must
fill the position from among the Past Master Workmen of the
Lodge.
MASTER "WORKMEN WHEN ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES BECOME
PAST MASTER WORKMEN.
534. If a Subordinate Lodge, when notified to elect Represen-
tatives to participate in the formation of a Grand Lodge, or at
any subsequent election of Representatives, is without the requi-
site number of Past Master Workmen in good standing, it may
elect a number sufficient to fill the quota from the Master Work-
man degree members in good standing, who, by virtue of such
election and service as Representatives, become Past Master
Workmen. — Laics Ap. to 0. L., Sec. 4.
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HOW THE TITLE OF PAST MASTER WORKMAN CAN BE ACQUIRED.
535. The title of Past Master Workman can be acqnired only
l»y election to the office of Past Master Workm m at the institu-
tion of a Lodg*;; by servintr a term as Master Workman; by fill-
ing an unexpired term of M'sler Workman by the Foreman, or
by the election of a Master Workman Degree member as a Kepre-
sentiveto participate in the organization of a Grand Lodge. — Pro.
nth An. Sess. S. L , pp 263, 305.
536. The member elected Past Master Workman at the institu-
tion of a Subordinate Lodge, and the one elected Master Work-
man at the same time, and who serves until the end of the term,
are Past Master Workman in the full sense, nnd are entitled to all
the beneflis and privileges of Past Master Workman. — Ibid, (See
Note to No. 133.)
537. A brother is a Past Master Workman as soon as he passes
the Master Workman's chair, although he may not have been in-
stalled as Past Master Workman; but he should be installed if
possible.
RIGHTS OF PAST MASTER WORKMEN.
538. A Past Master Workman who has duly attained such rank
by election or service, is not deprived of the same by resignation
of his office.
539. Note. — A Past officer joining another jurisdiction from that
in which he attained his rank, is entitled to all its privileges and
honors in the jurisdiction to which his membership is transferred.
A MASTER WORKMAN WHO RESIGNS, NOT ENTITLED TO HONORS.
540. A Master Workman of a Lodge who resigns before the
end of the term, is not entitled to the honors of a Past Master
Workman, and is therefore not eligible to election as Representa-
tive to a Grand Lodge. — Pro. S. X., 7th An. Sess., p. 14.
A MASTER WORKMAN RE-ELECTED BKCOMES A PAST MASTER
WOKKMAN AT CLOSE OF FIRST TERM.
541. A Master Workman of a Lodge who, at the close of his
term of office has been re-elected for the succeeding terra, becomes
a Past Master Workman at the end of his first term, and is eligi-
ble to the office of Representative to the Grand Lodge. — Ibid.
PAST MASTER WORKMAN DEGREE.
542. Each Grand Lodge must confer the Past Master Workman
degree, without pecuniary consideration, upon a brother in 2:ood
standing, who has legally peformed the duties of Master Work-
man for one term, or the remainder of a term, in a Subordinate
Lodge, and upon a brother in good standing who has been elected
Past Master Workman at the institution of a new Lodge, or in
case of his death, resignation or removal from office, his succes-
sor, who shall have served the remainder of the term, and upon
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no other person; provided, that in either case the degree shall not
be conferred unless he shall have served a majority of the meet-
ings of the term, or remainder of the term for which he had been
elected. Grand Recorders, who have served as such for two con-
secutive years, shall be entitled to all the honors and prerogatives
of Past Grand Master Workmen, provided their respective Grand
Lodge may have so determined by a two-thirds vote. — Laws Ap.
to G.L., tSec. 19.
CHAPTER XVII.
BENEFITS TO SICK AND DISABLED MEMBERS, ETC.
tSUBORDINATE LODGES MAY OR NOT PROVIDE FOR SICK BENEFITS.
543. Any Subordinate Lodge of the Order may, or may not,
provide in their By-Laws for payment of weekly sick benefits.
When providing for such payment it must be in accordance with
the laws enacted by the Supreme Lodge or Grand Lodge under
whose jurisdiction such Subordinate Lodge maybe. — Gen.Lmcil.
544. Note. — The above law gives to each Grand Lodge the en-
tire control of the subject of sick benefits within the limits of its
jurisdiction.
GENERAL FROVISIONS.
545. Any member of the Lodge entitled to benefits by the pro-
visions of the By-Laws of the Lodge, who, through sickness or
other disability, is unable to follow his usual business,or some other
occupation, shall be considered a beneficiary member, entitled to
receive such weekly benefits as the By-Laws prescribe ; provided
that such member is not in arrears to the Lodge to the amount of
three months' dues, and that he is a member of the Master Work-
man's degree, and that his sickness or disability is not of a permanent
cliaracler, or such as docs not prevent other men, similarly afilicted,
from pursuing their avocations; and provided that his sickness or
disability has not originated from intemperance, vicious or im-
moral conduct; and provided he is not disabled by any disease or
infirmity by which he was afilicted previous to his initiation into
me Lodge; and provided that the Lodge may reduce the benefits
for a sick brother fifty per cent., if the Lodge has been paying
him sick benefits for the space of sick months. Any member who
shall be taken sick or disabled wliile in arrears to the L(^dge to
the amount of three months' dues cannot, bv pfiyment of his
arrearages, become beneficial during such sickness; nor can a
brother, while receiving benefits from the Lodge, become in
arrears, so as to debar him from them, the Master Workman be-
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ing authorized to pay the Financier from the amount drawn for
his weekly benefits a siim suflQcient to prevent his becoming in
arrears to the Lodge to the amount of three months' dues; nor
shall a member be "entitled to the weekly benefits while churges
are pending against him, under the penal provisions of the laws;
but, if after due trial, he shall be acquitted or exonerated, he may
clafm benefits for the time. — Sub. L. Const. ^ Art. XII, Sec. 1.
546. Note.— The above law is binding only upon Subordinate
Lodges under the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge.
Each Grand Lodge has the right to adopt such law ou the subject
as may be deemed best. Those which have provided for sick
benefits have adopted substantially the above provisions.
ATTENTION TO SICK AND DISABLED MEMBERS.
547. Each member of the Lodge, previous to the stated meeting
of the Lodge, shall be subject to the orders of the Master Work-
man in attending to sick or disabled members, and should any
member fail or neglect to perform such duty, having been noti-
fied by the Master Workman, he shall, for each neglect or failure,
be fined a sum not less than one dollar. — Sub. L. Const, Art. X,
Sec.lZ.
548. Note.—ThQ above is applicable only to Subordinate Lodges
under the immediate juiisdiction of the Supreme Lodge.
CHAPTER XVin.
FEES, DUES, FINES, ETC.
FEES FOR INITIATION AND DEGREES.
549. The Subordinate Lodge degrees shall not be conferred upon
any person for a less sum than five dollars for the three degrees.
Ocn. Law 11.
550. The initiation fee, and fees for conferring the several de»
grees shall be such an amount as shall be prescribed by the By-
Laws of the Lodge ; but in no case shall it be less than five dol-
lars for initiation, two dollars for the Senior Workman and two
dollars for the Master Workman degree.— /Sm6. L. Const., Art. IV,
Sec. 1.
55 L Not/).— The above is the rule adopted for Subordinate
Lodges under the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge,
but Grand Lodges have the right to fix the fees at any rates they
gee fit, amounting to not less than five dollars for the three de-
grees.
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552. It is contrary to the spirit of the Order for Subordinate
Lo(iges to collude or agree with applicants, that any part of the
initiation or degree fees shall be donated back to said applicant
on his initiation in the Order, or at any subsequent time.
553. It is contrary to the spirit and letter of our laws for any
Subordinate Lodge to make any arrangement whatever, the effect
of which will be directly or indirectly to reduce the fees pre-
scribed by ihe By-Laws for conferring the degrees.
DUES.
554. Each member of the Lodge shall pay into the funds there-
of, as dues, such sums as shall be prescribed by the By-Laws;
which shall in no case be less than twenty-five cents per month,
to commence with the date of his receivinur the third (or Master
Workman's) degree. — Sub. L. Const , Art. XI, !Sec. 1.
555. Note. — The above restriction as to the minimum of dues,
applies only to Subordinate Lodges under the immediate juris-
diction of the Supreme Lodge. The right of Grand Lodges to
fix such minimum at any amount they consider best, has not been
brought into question, and may be regarded as established by
usage.
TIME OF COMMENCEMENT OP DUES.
556. Note. — The Supreme Lodge, at its Fifth Annual Session,
approved a decision of the Supreme Master Workman, that
'• Junior Workman degree members are chargeable with and
must pay dues from the date of initiation;" but at the next
sessi(m, adopted the new Constitution for Subordinate Lodges,
which provides that dues shall commence with the date of the
member's receiving the third (or Master Workman) degree. This
changes the rule, of course, as to Subordinate Lodges under the
immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge, but leaves it as it
stood, before in the different Grand Jurisdictions — some of which
provide that dues shall commence from date of initiation, and
others from time of receiving the Mastei Workman degree.
NON-PAYMENT OF DUES, PENALTIES FOR.
557. Any member who neglects or refuses to pay the dues, as
fixed by the By-Laws of the Lodge, for the period of three
months, shall not be entitled to vote, and shall be disqualified
from holding office. — Sub. L. Const., Art. XI, Sec. 2.
558. Note. — The above has been adopted as the law on the sub-
ject in all jurisdictions.
PEE FOR DEPOSIT OP CARD.
559. The minimum fee for joining a new or old Lodge by card,
is two dollars.— (See Gen. Laws 3 and 20, Nos. 472 and 490.)
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PINE FOR NEGI^ECT OP DUTY TO SICK MEMBERS.
560. Any member failing to attend a sick or disabled member,
when notified by the Master Workman to do so, shall be fined a'
sum not less than one dollar. — Suh. L. Const, Art. X, Sec. Vi.
Note.—ThQ above provision, although only applicable to Sub-
ordinate Lodges under the immediate jurisdiction of ihe Supreme
Lodge, has been substantially incorporated in the Subordinate
Lodge Constitutions in all the jurisdictions.
FINE OF OFFICERS FOR NGN-ATTEND a:NCE.
561. Nate. — There is no constitutional provision or general law
on this subject. The By-Laws of Subordinate Lodges usuallv
provide for imposing a fine upon officers for failure to attend a
stated meeting of the Lodge — and their right to adopt such By
Laws seems to be generally admitted.
FINE FOR NON-ATTENDANCE.
562. A B3^-Law to compel the attendance of all the members of
a Subordinate Lodge, under a pecuniary penalty, would be incon-
sistent with the principles of the Order.
CHAPTER XIX.
EEGALIA, EMBLEMS, RITUALS, PASS- WORDS, SIGNS, ETC.
EMBLEM OF THE ORDER.
563. The combination of the Anchor, Shield and Sun's Rays is
adopted as the Emblem of the Order. No other is to be used
upon regalia, or upon printed matter (excepting seals) and it is to
be recognized as the badge of the Order, but without prejudice
to the right to use the emblems on the regalia now in use Pro
Sup. L., 1th An. Sess., pp. 127, 128.
BADGE OF THE ORDER.
564. The badge to ])e worn by officers and members of the vari-
ous branches of the Order shall be of the size and design herein
described :
A circular medal of the diameter of two inches, with the em-
blem of the Order, (sun's rays, anchor and shield v\iih A. O. U.
W. thereon,) suspended from a cross-bar \% inches in Jenffth]
which is to be connected with a pin-bar 2^ inches long and %
inch in width, by a ribbon 2>^ inches long and 1% inches in
width. The pin-bar to have the letters C. H. P. displayed thereon.
For Subordinate Lodges.— Bxdge as above described, metal
white, ribbon scarlet; except P. M. W., which shall be of yel-
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low metal and blue ribbon. The officers' badges to be distin-
guished from members' by the approprinte jewc <•! office sus-
pended from the pin-bar, "in size so as not to touch tlie medal.
For Grand Lodges.— V>?i^g^ as above ilescribed, metal yellow,
ribbon blue; except P. G. M. W., the ribbon for which shall be
purple.
For Supreme io^f^d.— Badge same as above, metal yellow, rib-
bon purple.
Jewels of Grand and Supreme Lodge officers to be sufipended
in like manner as those of Subordinate L(idges.— Pro. Swp. L.,lth
An. Sess.,p. 154.
officers' jewels.
565. For the Supreme Master Workm.m. square and compass,
enclosing the letter ''W;" Supreme Foreman, plumb-b-b and
level; Supreme Overseer, axe and trowel; Supreme Reorder,
crossed pens; Supreme Receiver, crossed keys; Supreme Guide,
crossed wands; Supreme Watchman, crossed swords; Past Su-
preme Master Workman, open Bible.— P/'o. 2d An. Sess. 6. L.,
p. 46.
566. Note.—ThQ jewels for officers of Grand and Subordinate
Lodges are the same as for officers of the Supreme Lodge.
SUBORDINATE LODGE REGALIA.
567. The regalia for Subordinate Lodges shall consist only of
suitable badges for officers and members, to be worn upon the left
breast, and all other insignia is abolished; but this is without
prejudice to the use of the regalia now owned and used. — Pro.
8. Z., 1th An. Sess., pp. 137, 128.
568. All Subordinate Lodges must procure and use the regalia
prescribed by the Supreme Lodge, (except as provided in above
section.)— Pr<?. S. L., 7th An. Sess.
SUBORDINATE LODGE REGALIA.
569. For Members— the badge of the Order; metal white, rib-
bon scarlet.
570. For Officers— the same, with the addition of the appropri-
ate jewel of office suspended from the pin-bar, in size so as not
to touch the medal.
571. For Past Master Workmen — the same, except that the
badge shall be of yellow metal and blue ribbon. -Pro. Sup. L.
IthZin. Sess., p. 154.
GRAND LODGE REGALIA.
572. For Members- the badge of. the Order; metal yellow, rib-
bon blue.
573. For Officers— the same, with appropriate jewel of office^
suspended from the pin-bar, as in Subordinate Lodges. For Past
Grand Master Workmen— the same, except that the ribbon shall
be purple.— Pro. Tth An. Sess. S. L,p. 154.
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SUPREME LODGE REGALIA.
574. For Members— the badge of the Order; metal yellow; rib-
bon purple.
575. For Officers — the same, with appropriate jewel of office
suspended from the pin bar as in Subordinate Lodges.— Pr<?. lih
An. JSess. ti. L.,p. 154.
FUNERAL REGALIA.
576. The regalia for funeral occasions shall be the Lodgfe re-
galia with crape on left arm. — Pro. 2d An. Sess. S. L., p. 46.
577. I^ote—At the Fifth Annual Session of the Supreme Lodge,
a black satin badge witb the name and number of the Lodge, and
one or more of the emblems of the Order, was recommended for
use on funeral occasions.
PROCESSION REGALIA.
578. Same as Lodge regalia, according to rank of officers and
members.
DEGREE OF HONOR REGALIA.
579. Sash of purple, 33^ inches wide, trimmed with gold lace,
fringed on bottom ends six inches up to uniting point, heart of
silver bullion on sash at centre of breast. Officers, same, with
addition ot five-pointed gilt stars, one above and one below the
heart. Past officers same, except sash to be trimmed all around
with gold lace and bullion fringe two inches long. — Ibid.
COLORS.
580. The distinguishing color of the Supreme Lodge is Purple;
that of the Grand Lodge Blue; that of the Subordinate Lodge,
Scarlet for officers and White for members. — Ibid,
DEGREE OF HONOR EMBLEM.
581. The Degree of Honor Emblem, for the wives, daughters,
mothers and sisters of Master Workmen, is a golden heart, bear-
ing upon one side the inscription "W. W. T. Q. E." and upon
the other '* Talicha Cumi''—Pro. 1st An. Sess. , p. 9.
WORKING TOOLS OF THE ORDER.
582. The Working tools of the Ord«^r are the Square, the Com-
passes, the Axe, the Trowel, the Plumb-Bob, and the Level; and
they must conform to the following description :
1st. The Sqnare is made of steel, about one-tenth of an inch
thick; one blade being six inches long by one inch wide; the
other four inches long by three-quarters of an inch wide ; both
divided into inches and pans of inches, and properly figured; the
whole plated with nickel and neatly burnished.
2d The Axe is made of steel, with a blade five inches long by
one and three-quarters inches wide; tho blade and head nickel-
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plated, and sides of eye painted red ; handle of wood about twelve
inches long.
3d. The Trowel is made of steel, with a blade six inches long,
by two and a half inches at the widest part ; the blade and fer-
rule nickel-plated, and shank painted red; handle of wood, about
four inches long.
4th. The Plumb-Bob is cast iron, about two and a half inches
long;' one and three-eighth inches at its greatest diameter, and
painted either black or lead color.
5th. The Level is cast iron, and consists of a plate six inches
long, one inch wide and one-fourth of an inch thick, upon which
is a°disc two and one-eighth inches in diameter, and a half inch
thick, supported by two brackets attached to its circumference
and the top face of plate; a portion of the upper half of disc is
cut out, leaving a semi-circular ridge one-fourih of an inch thick;
and the lower half is made to imitate the ordinary spirit level;
the bottom and edges of plate are nickel-plated; the top face and
brackets painted red, and the disc in imitation of brass or bronze.
Pro. 6th An. Sess. S. L., p. 353.
PASS-WORDS AND SIGNS.
583. The Guide should take up the pass- word when about to
open in the degrees, unless he is satisfied that all present are
qualified to sit in the Lodge.
584. A. visiting Master Workman degree member having the
semi-annual and degree pass-word and signs, is entitled to a
peat in the Loilge while working in the lower degrees, although
he may not have the pass- word of the said lower degrees.
585. The Master Workman is the proper officer to instruct his
members in the signs and pass-words.
586. A brother cannot visit a Lodge unless he is in possession
of the pass-words and signs.
587. The Master Workman cannot instruct a visiting brother in
the signs or pass-words, unless the brother has a written order
under seal of his Lodge, making request of the Master Workman
to instruct him therein.
588. Note.—Lt the opening of the Lodge, the Guide first sees
that the Lodge is properly guarded, after which he communicatts
to the Master Workman, the semi-annual and the degree pass-
word, so that the presiding officer may know that he has them
correctly. He then receives both words from each person in the
Lodge-room, and makes his report to the Master Workman.
SEMI-ANNUAL PASS-WOUD.
589. The semi-annual pass-word shall be promulgated to all
Subordinate Lodws at the first stated meetings in January and
July, or as soon thereafter as the officers may be installed.
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590. A brother is entitled to the semi-annual pass- word so long
as he is not suspended from the Order.
591. A. brother three months in arrears for dues is entitled to
the semi-annual pass-word, if not otherwise disqualified.
593. The Master Workman of a Lodge cannot communicate
the semi-annual pass-word on a verbal order. A written order,
signed by the proper officers and attested by the seal of the Lodge,
is necessary.
593. The pass-word should be communicated to Subordinate
Lodges by the District Deputy Grand Master Workman or in-
stalling officer, orally, and not by key. — Pro. 7th An. JSess. S. L.,
p. 150.
CARE OP THE RITUALS. J
594. The Rituals must not be taken from the Lodge room, but
the officers of a Lodge may, with the consent of the Master Work-
man, copy the lectures pertaining to their several offices, for the
purpose of committing the same to memory; provided proper
care is taken to keep them from observation, and they are sub-
sequently returned to the Master Workman and by him destroyed.
OBLIGATIONS.
595. The obligations must be used just as they are. They can
only be changed by the Supreme I^odge. — Pro. Uh An. Sess. 8. L.y
pp. 169, 204.
ODES, SINGING OF.
596. Lodges can only sing the Odes which are printed in the
Ritual.
CROSSING THE HALL.
597. •' Crossing the hall," as these words are used in the Ritual,
means passing between the Law and the Foreman's chair. Mov-
ing from one end of the hall to the other is not crossing the halL
CHAPTER XX.
NEW LODGES.
PETITION FOR CHARTER.
598. Any ten or more persons, having the prescribed qualifica-
tions, resiaing in a State, District or Territory, under the imme-
diate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge, may petition the Su-
preme Master Workman, or if residing in the jurisdiction of a
Grand Lodge, may petition the Grand Master Workman of such
jurisdiction for a Charter for a Subordinate Lodge. — Oen. Law 1.
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509. No person can become a charter member of a Lodge unless
lie has signed the application for charter before the Lodge has been
instituted.
Note — The above rule is applicable in all cases unless set aside
by a dispensation under the following law :
CHARTER FRIVILEGES MAY BE EXTENDED BY DISPENSATION.
600. By dispensation, the usual charter privileges may be ex-
tended to a new Lodge for a period of thirty days next succeed-
ing its institution ; but all persons applying for membership under
these privileges, must be subject to the requirements of tbe laws
relating to membership. In such case, the Committee of Inves-
tigation shall report to the Lodge at the meeting at which the ap-
plication is received, and the Junior Workman, Senior Workman,
and Master Workman degrees may be conferred on the said appli-
cants at the same Lodge meeting, and at the minimum fee ; but
members so received shall be charged with dues from the same
date as those present at the time of institution. — Qen. Law 49.
JOINING NEW LODGE BY CARD.
60L Members of the Order, withdrawing from their Lodge for
the purpose of starting a new Lodge, may unite in the petition
for a charter. The cards of such members shall be presented to
the instituting officer, and by him be deposited in the new Lodge,
the Recorder of which shall, within one week thereafter, notify
the Lodge from which the card emanated; of such deposit. The
fee for deposit of a card in such case shall not be less than two
dollars. — Qen. Law 3.
603. NoU. — By General Law 20 (sec No. 627) it is made the dut}''
of the Investigating Committee on an application for membership
in a Lodge by deposit of card, to inquire of the Lodge granting
the card whether all assessments for the Beneficiary Fund have
been paid. It is the duty of the instituting officer of a new Lodge
to satisfy himself that the same is the case with the cards to be
deposited in such Lodge.
603. Note. — Members joining by card from a different bene-
ficiary jurisdiction must pass a medical examination the same
as a new applicant. In all other respects, such members are
admitted the same as those of the same jurisdiction.
EXPELLED OR SUSPENDED MEMBERS CANNOT BE CHARTER
MEMBERS..
604. A person cannot be taken as a charter member in the organ-
ization of a new Lodge, who is a suspended or expelled member
of any Lodge in this Order, without his having been first rein-
stated in the Lodge from which he was so suspended or expelled.
Pro. 5th An. Sess. S. L , p. 188.
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MEDICAL EXAMINATION.
605. Each applicant on the petition for a charter, except mem-
bers as provided in the foregoing Section, must present therewith
a certificate (in the form prescribed by the Supreme Lodge) of a
reguhir practicing physician, who must be a member of the Order
when practicable, that the applicant is in sound bodily health,
and has no defect which, in the opinion of the Medical Exam-
iner, is calculated to shorten life, and is a fit subject to participate
in the Beneficiary Fund. — Gen. Law 4.
APPLICATIONS AND MliDICAL EXAMINER'S CERTIFICATES TO BE
APPROVED AND FORWARDED.
606. In instituting new Lodges, the applications and Medical
Examiner's certificates of the charter members thereof, shall bo
attested and approved by the instituting ofticor, and in such cases
the degree of Master Workman may be conferred before the issu-
ance ot beneficiary certificates; the instituting officer, as soon as
the Lodge is organized, forwarding to the Grand Recorder or the
Supreme Recorder, as the case may be, said applications and medi-
cal examiner's certificates with the required iee.—Sup. L. Const,
Art VIII, Sec. 19.
BALLOTING BY PETITIONERS.
607. The petitioners shall meet at the time and place fixed upon
b}'' the instituting officer, and, under the direction of the Supreme
Master Workman or his Deputy, or of the Grand Master Work-
man or his Deputy, as the case may be, proceed to vote by secret
ballot for each applicant in turn, in alphabetical order. If two
or more black balls shall appear against an applicant he shall be
declared rejected, and his petition for membership in the Order
shall not be again considered for the period of six months there-
after. — Gen. Law 5.
ORGANIZATION OF LODGE, ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
608. If after the balloting it is found that less than ten mem-
bers have been elected, the Lodge shall not be instituted until the
required number is made up. When ten or more have been elected,
they shall be instructed in the degrees, after which they shall pro-
ceed, under the directicm of the mstituting officer, to elect a Past
Master Workman, a Master Workman, a Foreman, an Overseer,
a Recorder, a Receiver, a Financier, a Guide, and an Inside and
Outside Watchman, and three Trustees. — Gen. Law 6.
609. The election of officers shall take place after the degrees^
are conferred on the charter members.
TERM OF OFFICERS.
610. All the oflScers elected at the institution of a Lodge, shall
serve until the end of the term in which they have been elected.
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and shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges to which offi-
cers elected for a full term are entitled. — Oen. Law 7.
TRUSTEES.
611. One of the Trustees shall be elected to serve until the end
of the term for which the other officers are elected ; one to serve
six months longer than the first, and one to serve twelve months
longer than the first; and at the end of the term for which they
were severally elected, their successors shall be elected to serve
terms of eighteen months each. — Oen. Law 8.
PEE FOR INITIATION AND DEGREES.
612. The Subordinate Lodge degrees shall not be conferred
upon any person for a less sum than .five dollars. — Gen. Law 11,
613. iVo^g.— Grand Lodges have the power to fix the fee for the
three degrees, in the institution of new Lodges, at any amount
they deem best, provided it be not less than five dollars.
PEE FOR DEPOSIT OP CARD.
614. iVbfe.— The minimum fee to be paid by a member of the
Order joining a new Lodge by card is two dollars, (see No. 601).
Grand Lodges have the power to increase the amount of this fee.
CHARTER PEES TO BE PAID BY NEW LODGE.
615. No Subordinate Lodge shall be instituted under the imme-
diate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge for a less sum than one
hundred dollars, nor under the jurisdiction of a Grand Lodge for
a less sum than fifty dollars. — Qen. Law 9.
SUPPLIES TO NEW LODGE.
616. The supplies to be furnished a Subordinate Lodge at its
institution, shall be regulated by the body granting the charter;
provided, in all cases, that the charter, ritualistic work, constitu-
tions, blank books, and forms necessary to properly conduct the
business of the Lodge, shall be furnished at the prescribed fee.
Qen. Law 10.
INSTITUTING OFFICER.
617. A District Deputy Grand Master Workman has not author-
ity to deputize any other person to represent or act for him in the
organizatioL and institution of a Lodge. Should a Lctdge, how-
ever, be instituted by one deputized for that purpose by a District
Deputy Grand Master Workman, the Lodge would be entitled to
all the rights and privileges of a regularly instituted Lodge,
although it was done in an informal manner, being itself guilty
of no tault.— Pro. liU An. Sess. S. L.,p. 150.
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CHAPTER XXI.
CLEARANCE AND FINAL CARDS.
ArrLICATION FOR CLEARANCE CARD.
618. Any member in good standing wisliing to withdraw from
a Lodge, shall apply peisonally or otherwise in open Lodge for
a clearance card, when, on payment of all fines and dues chhrged
against him on the Financier's books, a vote shall be taken, and if
a majority of votes be in favor, the card shall l)e granted.— ^ew.
Law 15.
619. Note.— The difference between a clearance card and a final
or withdrawal card needs to be clearly observed. The former is
granted wlien a member, for any reason, wishes to withdraw
from a Lodge, but desires to retain his membership in the Order.
The latter is given to a member who wishes to separate himself
entirely from the Order. A clearance card is a certificate that
the person to whom it is issued is a member of the Order in good
standing. A withdrawal card is a certificate that the holder of it
has ceased to be a member of the Order, having voluntarily with-
drawn from it.
PROCEEDINGS WHEN CARD IS REFUSED.
620. Should a majority of those voting refuse to grant the card,
the objections shall be stated in writing, and the applicant shall
be entitled to a trial in the same manner and form as upon other-
charges. — Gen. LaiD. 18.
621. Note.— Ar\y member in good standing is fairly entitled to
receive a clearance card upon making application for it, and com-
plying with the specified conditioLS. The vote required to be
taken on granting the card is for the purpose of bringing the mat-
ter to the attention of the Lodge, so that if any members have
valid objections to the granting of the card, they may have an op-
portunity to state them, and thus prevent the granting of a card
to an unworthy brother who should be tried and punished by his
own Lodge, and not recommended to another. Should no charges
be made or sustained against a brother, it is the duty of the Lodge
to grant the card.
CARDS NOT TO BE GRANTED FOR MORE THAN SIX MONTHS, DUES
AND FEE TO BE PAID.
622. No caid shall be granted for a longer period than six
months; and on the majority voting in favor of the card being
granted, the applicant shall pay to the Financier his dues up to
tie time of the expiration of the card, together with the price of
the card. The price of clearance card to be fixed by the Lodge..
Oen. Law. 16.
623. Note. — A clearance card may be granted for a shorter
period than six months. When a brother joins a Lodge by de-
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posit of card, he is required to pay dues in such Lodge from the
date of deposit, and having already paid dues to the Lodge grant-
ing the card, up to the time of its expiration, will thus be paying
double dues for any unexpired term of the card. This can only
be avoided under the law by limiting the time of the card to such
period as may be advisable in each case.
CLEARANCE CARD MAY BE RECALLED.
624. Should a card be granted, the Lodge may, for proper
cause, recall or annul the same. — Oen. Law 19.
STATUS OP MEMBERS HOLDING CLEARANCE CARDS.
625. Any member holding his card, without depositing it in
another Lodge, shall be under tue control of the Lodge granting
the card, and shall notify the Recorder of his address at least
once each month, and upon notice from the Financier of the
death of a brother, shall forward his beneficiary fee to the Lodge,
as required in the laws for the government of the Beneficiary
Fund.^-G'e/i. Law 17.
626. A brother applying for and receiving a clearance card,
must pay the dues as prescribed by the By-Laws of the Lodge up
to the time the card expires, and the brother holding such card
shall remain under the control of the Lodge granting the card,
until the deposit thereof; he must pay beneficiary assessments to
said Lodge, and attend to all the duties, and possess equal rights
and benefits the same as any other member of the Lodge. The
graniing of a clearance card is not a withdrawal from the Lodge
until said card has tjeen received into another Lodge, and official
notice given to the Lodge granting the card, of the deposit
thereof.
DEPOSIT OF CLEARANCE CARD IN SAME BENEFICIARY JURISDIC-
TION.
627. A brother of the Order wishing to become a member of a
Lodge of the same beneficiary jurisdiction, shall make api)lication
in writing, and present his clearance card from the Lodge of w hich
he was last a member. If the Lodge is satisfied of the correct-
ness of ihe card, the application shall be referred to a committee
of three members, whose duty it shall be to inquire of the Lodge
granting the card if all assessments for the Beneficiary Fund
have been paid by the brother holding the card, and report at the
next stated meeting of the Lodge as to the character and fitness
of the applicant for membership. If the report be favorable, the
applicant shall be balloted for; and if only two black balls appear
against him, he shall be declared elected to membership; if more
than two black balls appear against him, he shall be declared fc-
jected. When admitted to membership, the brother shall pay a
fee of not less than two dollars. — Gen. Law 20.
628. Note. — The duty of ascertaining if all assessments have
been paid on a card, is placed by the above law on the Investigate
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ing Committee, but it may be performed by them through the Re-
corder. This would seem to be the better plan, as all communi-
cations should bear the seal of the Lodge, of which the Recorder
is the custodian. No vote can be taken by a Lodge on the appli-
cation for the deposit of a card, without first having received
official notice from the Lodge granting said card, that »11 bene-
ficiary assessments due thereon have been fully paid, and that no
charges are pending against the brother holding said card, and
no action can be taken on a card after the expiration of the time
for which it was granted.
NOTICE of' deposit OF CARD — DUTIEB OP RECORDER, ETC.
629. The Recorder of the Lodge in which the brother deposits
his card shall immediately notify the Recorder of the Lodge from
which the card was granted, of such deposit, which Lodge shall
immediately forward the beneficiary fee of the brother to the
Lodge in which he deposited his card, and a record shall be made
of his Beneficiary Certificate, and the Supreme Recorder or
Grand Recorder, as the case may be, immediately notified of the
same, giving the name and number of the Lodge granting the
card, and the number of the Beneficiary CertificateJield by the
brother. — Gen. Law 2L
630. When a Lodge which has granted a clearance card receives
official notice that it has been deposited in another L'-dge, it is
the duty of the Recorder to notify the Grand Recorder of the
fact; also to enter the same on the records of the Lodge and make
the proper entry on the Beneficiary Certificate Register Book.
The one dollar on deposit in the Beneficiary Fund should also be
immediately forwarded to the Lodge in which the card is depos-
ited; and their receipt for the same, placed in the hands of the
Receiver, is a sufficient voucher for the money so forwarded.
EXPIRATION OP TIME ON CARD.
631. At the expiration of the time for which a card was granted,
the brother not having de]X)sited it with another Lodge, he shall
be considered under the jurisdiction of the Lodge from which he
obtained the card, and the same may be deposited with that Lodge
if he be in good standing, unless further time is granted. — Gen.
Law 23.
DEPOSIT OF CARD IN DIFFERENT BENEFICIARY JURLSDICTIONS.
632. Any member of the Order holding a clearance card, wish-
ing to become a member of a Lodge in a different beneficiary
jurisdiction from that of the Lodge issuing the card, shall make
application in the same manner and be subject to the same require-
ments as an applicant for initiation, except that he shall not be re-
quired to pay any fees except those specified in Section 3 of the
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Beneficiary Article governing Subordinate Lodges, together with
the Medical Examiner's fee, and the fee for membersliip required
by the By-Laws of the Lodge to which the makes appliration. If
his application be approved and he be elected to membership, he
shall immediately cancel and deposit with the Lodge his Benefi-
ciary Certificate issued by the jurisdiction from which he has
withdrawn, from wliich time he shall be entitled to all the bene-
fits of the Beneficiary Fund of the jurisdiction governing the
Lodge to which he has been admitted. The Recorder of the
Lodge shall inmiediately forward to the Grand or Supreme J^e-
corder, as the case may "be, the application for Beneficiary Cerlifi-
cate. which shall be issued in the same manner that other Bent-fi-
ciary Certificates are issued in such jurisdiction. The Recorder of
the Lodge shall also forward the cancelled certificate to the Sub-
ordinate" Lodge granting the clearance card, which Lodge shall
mark said ceftificate annulled on the books of the Lodge, and for-
ward said certificate to the Supreme Recorder or Grand Recorder,
as the case may be. of that jurisdiction. If the application for
membership as above provided be rejected, the fees, as provided,
shall be returned to the applicant, except the fee of the? medical
examiner. — Gen. Law 23.
638. Note. — When a Beneficiary Certificate is cancelled as above
provided, and forwarded to Supreme or Grand Recorder, the one
dollar which is in the Beneficiary Fund in the Subordinate Lodge
on such certificate is to be forwarded when the next call is made
upon that fund. It takes the same course as on the cancellation
of a Beneficiary Certificate by death of the brother.
AGE OF APPLICANT.
634. A. member over fifty years of age removing from one
jurisdiction to another, may be admitted by card to membership
in a Subordinate Lodge, if he be elected and comply with all the
requirements of the laws of the Order.— Pro. Ith An. Sess. S. L.,p.
149.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE ORDER.
635. A member in good standing in the Order may sever his
connection therewith by paying all amounts due from him to his
Lodge, and the fee prescribed for the card, and making applica-
tion in writing, setting forth his desire to withdraw from the Or-
der, and of surrendering all rights, benefits and privileges of what-
ever nature and kind, that he may have acquired by virtue of hia
membership, when a certificate or final card shall be issued to
him in the form prescribed by law. — Gcti. Law 24.
[For form of final card see Form No. 13.]
CARDS TO MEMBERS OF DEFUNCT LODGES.
[See No. 376. General Law 36.]
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CHAPTER XXII.
CHARGES, TRIALS, APPEALS.
DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCES.
636. Any members of the Lodge between whom may arise any
disputes, difficulties or grievances, may specify the same to the
presiding officer, in writing, who shall appoint a committee of
three m<'mbers who have attained the Master Workman degree,
whose duty it shall be to examine the parties, their proofs and
witnesses, fairly and impartially, and report their decision to
him; he shall communicate the same to the parties concerned,
when, should the dissatisfaction continue, the whole matter shall
be brought before the Lodge, and undergo a regular form of trial;
provided, however, that a member having alleged a dispute, dif-
ficulty or grievance against another, which shall be proved false
or malicious, he shall for the first offense be fined a sum not less
than three dollars, and for the second offense be suspended as a
dangerous disturber of the peace and harmony of the Lodge, in
accordance with the laws, rules and regulations of the Order
Sub. L. Const., Art XIV, Sec. 1.
637. Note. — The above provision has been adopted throughout
the Order, and may be therefore regarded as general law. It will
be observed that it refers to difficulties or disputes between mem-
bers, and hot to charges against members for crimes or offenses.
They are referred to the General Laws following.
VIOLATION OF THE LAWS, ETC., OF THE ORDER.
638. Any officer or member of a Lodge of this Order, who shall
violate the principles, rules, regulations and customs of the Or-
der, or disregard the requiremenis and laws thereof, shall be an-
swerable therefor, and sHall be tried and punished as the law of
the Order may direct. — Oen. Law 38.
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UNLAWFUL USE OF FUNDS.
639. Any officer or member of a Lodge of this Order who shall
knowingly and willfully convert or appropriate to his own use,
or to the use of anv oth^r person, conti-ary to the laws and regu-
h.tions of the Order, any moneys belonging to the General ''or
Beneficiary Fund, shall be tried and if found guiltv of the charge,
shall, in addition to any civil or criminal proceedings that may
be instituted against him, be expelled from the OrdeiCand be for-
ever debarred from again becoming a member of the Order. — Oen.
Law 39.
IMMORAL OR UNBECOMING CONDUCT.
640. Any officer or member of a Lodge of this Order who may
be charged with immoral or unbecomming conduct, shall be tried
in accordance with the laws of the Order, in ihe Suboniinate
Lodge of which he is a member; provided, that should such im-
moral or unbecoming conduct be committed while attending the
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session of the Supreme Lodge or of the Grand Lodge, of which
he is a member, said bodies shall have full power to proceed to
trial and decide the case. — Oen. Law 40.
TRIAL ON CHARGES.
641. No member of the Order shall be put on trial for any
offense unless charges be preferred in writing and a copy served
on him. and he have the opportunity of defending himself before
a committee appointed to hear the case, who shall report to the
Lodge having jurisdiction in the case. He shall have the privilege
of defending'himself by counsel, provided the counsel shall be a
member of the Order in good standing. If the trial be in the Su-
preme Lodge, its action upon the report of the committee shall
be final; if in a Grand or Subordinate Lodge, an appeal may be
taken as provided by the laws of the Order.— Ge/t. Law 41.
CHARGES TO BE READ IN LODGE.
642. All charges made against a member shall be handed to the
Recorder of the Lodge in which the charge is mnde, which com-
plaint shall be read at a stated meeting of the Lodge, and the Re-
corder shall notify the accused when the matter will be t;iken up
for consideration; at which time, if the charges are not with-
drawn, a committee of tive members shall be appointed.— (re/i.
Law 42.
FORM OP TRIAL AND PROCEEDINGS UPON REPORT.
643. It shall be the duty of the committee to whom a charge
has been referred,- to examine the parties, their proofs and wit-
nesses, carefnllv and impartially; they shall give due notice of
the time and place of trial, and give fair opportunity for the ac-
cuser and accused to be present and to have counsel as above
stipulated. But one witness at a time shall be allov,'ed to l«e pres-
ent. Tlie committee shall keep a correct journal of the proceed-
ings, reduce the testimony received to writing, and have it signed
b}^the witnesses in the order in which it was received; and after
the evidence is closed, reduce to writing their opinion as to the
guilt or innocence of the jiccused, upon each separate charge, and
present the same, together with the record of their proceedings
and the testimony received, tc the Lodge, at as early a day as
practicable thereafter. The report of the committee shall be read,
and after discussion the Lodge shall take a ballot, and a mnjor-
ity of the votes cast being in favor of the report, it shall be
recorded ms the judgment ()f the Lodge. The journal and testi-
mony shall be read on the call of five members.— (rm. Law 43.
TWO-THIRDS VOTE REQUIRED IN CERTAIN CASES.
644. To remove an officer, or suspend or expel a member, (ex-
cept for non-payment of dues or assessments) shall require the
concurrence of "two-thirds of the votes cast. — Gen. Law 44.
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645. Should any officer or member be found guilty of any
charge, it shall be the duty of the Lodge to prescribe the pun-
ishment ; provided that to remove an officer or suspend a mem-
ber shall require a two-thirds vote — Sub.L. Const, Art. XV, Sec. 2.
646. A brother is not compelled by our law to appear when
charges are preferred against him; but if he neglect or refuse so
to do, the committee will proceed with the trial the same as though
he were present.
647. Persons who are not members of the Order may be exam-
ined as witnesses on the trial of a brother.
TRIAL BY SUBORDINATE LODGES.
648. Any member of the Order, of whatever rank, may be tried
by the Subordinate Lodge of which he is a member, upon chai'gea
being preferred in proper form, for any misdemeanor, as a mem-
ber of the Lodge and Order.
CHARGES AGAINST OFFICERS.
649 Every officer against whom charges are ]treferred shall
have a fair and impartial trial, in accordance with the laws, rules
and regulations of the Order, and, unless otherwise ordered by
the Lodffe, he shall officiate until the charges pieferred against
him sliall have been determined. — Sub. L. Const., Art.XIIl, Seed.
APPEALS TO SUPREME LODGE.
650. Any member of a Grand Lodge or any Subordinate Lodge
under the jurisdiction thereof, ma}- appeal to the Supreme Lodge
or to the Supreme Master Workman, from the decision of such
Grand Lodge, and anv member of a Subordinate Lodge under the
immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge, may appeal from
the decision of such Subordinate Lodge to the Supreme Lodge.
Notice, in w^riting, of such appeal must be given to the Grand
Master Workman of the Grand Lodge, or to the Master Workman
of the Subordinate Lodge, as the case may be, within thirty days
from the date of such decision; and, within sixty days from the
date of sucli decision, unless good cause to the contrary be shown,
not the result of any fault or negligence on the part of the ap-
pellant, he must file with the Supreme Master Workman or the
Supreme Lodge, a full transcript of all the records and proceed-
ings had, including the evidence, if any, pertaining to the matter,
from the decision of which the appeal is taken. This transcript
must be pr^ pared bj'^ the Grand Recorder of the Grand Lodge or
the Recorder of the Subordinate Lodge, as the case may be, and
for which the appellant must pay in advance, if required, at the
rate of ten cents per hundred words contained therein. Such
appeal shall be decided by the Supreme Lodge with all convenient
dispatch. In case the appeal be taken from a decision expelling
a member from the Order, such appeal shall not suspend the
judgment of expulsion; in case such judgment shall be reversed,
it shall be the right of the person appealing, within twenty days
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after receiving oflBlcial notice of such reversal, to pay the Finan-
cier of the Subordinate Lodge to which he belongs, all assess-
ments and dues that would have accrued against such member
during the time of the pending of such appeal, and notice of the
reinstatement of his Beneficiary Certificate shall be made, and the
same shall be renewed as in case of the renewal of the Bene-
ficiary Certificates of a suspended member. When an order of
expulsion is reversed by the Supreme Lodge, the Supreme Re
corder shall immediately notify the Grand Recorder of the juris-
diction trom which the appeal was taken, who shall immediately
give notice to the person and the Lodge from which he was ex-
pelled, that upon complying with the requirements of this section,
such person shall be restored to all the rights held by him prior
to such expulsion; in such case the costs of the tranecript from
the Lodge expelling him shall be reimbursed to him by such
Lodge. —Sup. L. Const, Art. X.
651. Hereafter any appeal from the decision of a Grand Lodge
or a Grand Master Workman, when not made in conformity with
Article X, Supreme Lodge Constitution, shall be dismissed. — Pro.
1th An. JSess. , 8. L.^ p. 75.
APPEALS BY MEMBERS.
652. Any member considering that injustice has been done him
by the decision of the Lodge, may, within one month thereafter,
appeal in writing to the proper officer, or Lodge (Supreme or
Grand) if in session, stating his reasons. Immediately upon
making the appeal, he must notify the Lodge from whose decision
the appeal is taken, of the fact, and said Lodge shall, within one
month thereafter, forward to the proper officer, or Lodge if in
session, a copy of all minutes relating to the subject, together
with the journal and testimony taken by the committee, certified
under the seal of the Lodge. The member making the appeal
must certify to the proper officer or Lodge in session, that he has
notified his Lodge of the appeal. Should either party neglect
these requirements, the appeal may be dismissed to the disadvan-
tage of the Lodge or brother. — Oen. Law 45.
APPEAL BY LODGES.
653. Any Lodge desiring to take an appeal shall do so in the
same manner and form as above prescribed. — Oen. Law 46.
APPEALS IN GENERAL,
654 J^oie. — Under the foregoing constitutional provision and
laws, appeals maybe taken as follows:
1. Any officer or member of a Subordinate Lodge may appeal
from the action of his Lodge to the Grand Lodge or to the Su-
preme Lodge, if his Subordinate Lodge is under the immediate
Jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge.
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2. A.ny Subordinate Lodge may appeal from the action of the
Grand Lvdge under whose jurisdiction it is, to the Supreme Lodge.
3. Any member of a Grand Lodge may appeal from the action
of such Grand Lodge to the Supreme Lodge.
4. When the Grand or Supreme Lodge is not in session, appeals
may be taken to the Grand or Supreme Master Workman, as the
case may be, wherever an appeal is allowed to the Grand or Su-
preme Lodge.
655. No appeal from the decision of the Master Workman on
questions of law arising under the Constitution, general laws, or
decisions of the Grand Master Workman approved by the Grand
Lodge, cau be submitted to the Subordinate Lodge. The appeal
must be made to the Grand Master Workman or the Grand Lodge.
656. On all questions of order the members of the Lodge can
appeal to the Lodge, from the decision of the Master Workman.
657. The Master Workman is justified in refusing to entertain
any questions he believes to be contrary to tbe Constitution. On
questions of law, the only recourse from the decision of the chair,
is by appeal to the higher authorities.
CHAPTER XXIIL
MISCELLANEOUS.
OBECTS OF THE ORDER.
658. Pretermitting all reference to nationality, political opinions
or denominational distinctions or preferences, but believing in the
existence of a God, the Creator and Preserver of the Universe,
and recognizing as a fundamental principle, that usefulness to
ourselves and others is a duty which should be the constant aim
and care of all, the following are submitted as the aims and pur-
poses of the "Ancient Order of United Workmen."
First — To embrace and give equal protection to all classes and
kinds of labor, mental and physical; to strive earnestly to im-
prove the moral, intellectual and social condition of its members;
to endeavor, by wholesome precepts, fraternal admonitions and
substantial aid, to inspire a due appreciation of the stern realities
and responsibilities of life.
Second— To create a fund for the benefit of its members during
sickness or other disability, and in case of death, to pay a stipu-
lated sum to such person or persons as may be designated by each
member, thus enabling him to guarantee his family against want.
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Third — The adoption of such secret work and means of recog-
nition as wi 11 insure the protection of its members wherever the
Order may exist.
Fourih — To hold lectures, read essays, discuss the new inven-
tions and improvements; encourage research in art, science and
literature, and, when practicable, maintain a library for the im-
provement of the members.
RULES OF OEDER.
659. Roberts' " Rules of Order " shall govern the parliamentary
practice of the Supreme Lodge and all Grand Lodges when not
otherwise provided for. — Qen. Law 48.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
660. The Master Workman can revert to any order of business,
after having passed it, without a motion to do so.
MINUTES.
G61 . The minutes of a Lodge can only be approved at a stated
meeting.
IRREGULAR OR INFORMAL ADMISSION TO THE ORDER.
662. A person admiited into the Order is, while in the Order,
complying on his part with all its laws and requirements, entitled
to all its rights and benetits, although the manner of his entering
or gaining admission into the Order, may have been irregular and
informal. A member maj- be admitted under such circumstances
as would authorize the Subordinate Lodge to expel or suspend
him. If he has been guilty of any fraud or misrepresentation,
or, if knowing all the requirements of the Order, he should fraud-
ulently combine with any one in order to gain admission, this
would be an offense for which he could and ought to be tried and
punished.— Pr^. 5?A An. Sess., 8. L.^p. 311.
EFFECT OF DECISIONS.
663. The decision of a Grand Lodge is binding upon its subor-
dinates, unless reversed by the Supreme Lodge or Supreme Mas-
ter Workman.
MEETINGS ON SUNDAY UNLAWFUL.
664. It shall be unlawful for the Supreme Lodge or any Grand
or Subordinate Lodge, to hold any meetings on Sunday for the
purpose of organizing or transacting any of the ordinary busi-
ness of the Lodge Neither shall any Lodge, as a Lodge, hold
any picnic or pleasure excursion on Sunday, nor connect the
name of the Order or the Lodge by public advertisement with
any such Sunday picnic or excursion. — Gen. Law 33.
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SPURIOUS LODGES.
665. Any brother who shall be concerned in organizing, or who
shall give countenance or support, or shall knowingly visit any
Lodge purporting to be Ancient Order of United Workmen, and
not possessing a legal, unreclaimed and valid Charter, duly
granted and presented or confirmed by the Supreme or a Grand
Lodge, shall be deemed unworthy of fellowship, and such brother,
upon satisfactory proof, shall be suspended or expelled at the
option of the Lodge of which he is a member; and any brother
so suspended shall not be reinstated unless the Supreme or Grand
Lodge assents thereto. Nor shall any person who has knowingly
been in membership in any spurious or illegal Lodge be received
into any regular Lodge, without the consent of the Supreme or
Grand Lodge.
USE OF SEAL.
666. A communication coming from a Recorder of a Lodge, or
a District Deputy Grand Master Workman, is oflficial without a
seal, (when a seal has not yet been obtained), but the officer send-
ing such communication should write under bis signature the
words, "No Seal."
JSfote. — The rule in regard to seals, founded on general usage
and civil law is, that all oflicial communications from .a body or
oflacer having an oflicial seal, should be attested by such seal. In
the case of new Lodges, etc., communications have to be some-
times written before a seal has been obtained.
]!{ote. — The oflicial seal of a Grand Lodge as used by the Grand
Recorder in attesting oflicial certincatts and other papers, is im-
pressed in the paper. That of the Grand Master Workman is the
same seal printed on the paper, [see No. 93]. In sending out
printed circulars, &c., however, the Grand Recorders usually use
the printed seal, and this custom seems to be sanctioned by usage.
J^ote. — A District Deputy Grand Master Workman is not an offi-
cer of the Grand Lodge, and has no official seal. He is a Subordi-
nate or Representative of the Grand Master Workman, and as such
is generally authorized t-o use the printed seal of the Grand
Lodge on communications, to indicate his official authority.
TRAVELING IN FOREIGN LANDS.
667. A brother may travel in foreign lands, and in case of death
the Beneficiary Certificate must be paid; provided, dues and as-
sessments are paid up in the meantime.
668. Note. — Life insurance companies generally place restrictions
upon their policy holders in regard to f«)rei2:n travel. No such
restriction has been placed upon the members of the Order, by
any general law or by any conditions contained in the Beneficiary
Certificate.
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PROCESSIONS AND PUBLIC DISPLAYS.
669. Public displays and processions (except funeral proces-
sions) can take place only with the consent of the Supreme Lodge
or the Grand Lodge, as the case may be, or the proper officer rep-
resenting the authority of the same.
PUBLICATIONS REFLECTING ON MEMBERS OF THE ORDER.
670. The publication of any circular or other printed matter
unjustly reflecting upon the Supreme Lodge, or upon a Grand or
Subordinate Lodge, or upon the official conduct of any broiher
holding an official position in the Order, is an offense, and the
party offending, whether an individual member of the Order or
a Lodge (Grand or Subordinate), shall be dealt with as prescribed
by the laws of the Order, and such penalty inflicted us the body
trying the offender may deem right and proper.
MONEY OP THE ORDER NOT TO BE USED BY OFFCERS.
671. It is unlawful for any officer of the Supreme, Grand or
Subordinate Lodges to use in his own business, or loan to others
to use, or in any way to speculate or derive profit from any funds
of the Order in his possession, and any such officer who shall do
so, is guilty of embezzlement, and is liable not only to l)e expelled
from the Order, but to be prosecuted criminall3' for embezzlement.
Pro. M An. Sess. 8. L., p. 89.
INTOXICATING LIQUORS PROHIBITED AT BANQUETS, ETC.
672. No Supreme, Grand or Subordinate Lodge of this Order
shall, at the institution of a Lodge, or any public entertain-
ment or banquet, set upon the table or caused to be used any
intoxicating liquors. — Pro. 1st Sess., S. L.,p. 12.
ATTENDANCE AT FUNERAL.
673. A By-Law of a Subordinate Lodge is constitutional, which
requires every member of such Lodge to attend tlie funeral of a
deceased brother or brother's wife, the Grand Lodge, under which
such Subordinate Lodge is organized having no other organic law
than that made by the Supreme Lodge and applicable to such
Grand Lodge.— Pro. 7th An. Sess., S. L.,p. 113.
EXTENSION OF THE ORDER.
674. The Order may be extended into the Canadas and the Brit-
ish Possessions in North America, but not into other foreign
countries. — Pro. 1th An. Sess., S.L.,p. 125.
675. It is the judgment of the Supreme Lodge that the exten-
sion of the Order any further in the sections of the country vis-
ited by the late epidemic, or liable to be so visited hereafter by
such epidemics, should cease; and this, without any feeling of
exclusiveness or of unkindness towards those who may desire to
unite with us, but only as a proper precautionary measure. — Pro.
7th An. Sess., 8. X., p. 141.
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USE OF TETO WORD " INtJURANCE."
676. The word " insurance " should not be printed upon any
returns or other official papers in the Supreme Lodge or any
Grand or Subordinate Lodge.— Pro. 7th An. Sm., 8. X., p. 150,
CHAPTER XXIV.
INSTRUCTIONS TO DEPUTY SUPREME MASTER WORKMEN.
Issued by Supreme Master Workman M. W. Sackett, and approved by the
Supreme Lodge, Annual Session, 1879.
Deputy Supreme Master Workmen are instructed to observe
the following rules and regulations in organizing Lodges, and
will be held to a strict accountability, that Lodges are instituted
with a due regard to their future stability and prosperity, aud are
composed of such persons, both as to character and physical qual-
ifications, as will not only reflect credit on their judgment and
discretion as Deputies, but will be for the best interests of the
Order. Each and every requirement of the laws and usages of
the Supreme Lodge must be observed and enforced. Ignorance
of any law or regulation cannot in any case be received as an
excuse for any violation or neglect of duty.
CHARTER APrLICATION.
Charter application must be made rn duplicate, in the form pre-
scribed by the Supreme Lodge, one copy to be retained by the
Lodge, the other forwarded by the D. S M. "W. to the Supreme
Recorder, with the applications for Beneficiary Certificate. Each
applicant on the charter application, must sign his name in lull
stating his age at last birthday, and the day and year of his
birth, also his residence and occupation.
AGE OF APPLICANTS FOR MEMBERSHIP.
No person shall be admitted to membership who has not arrived
at the full age of twenty-one years or is over fifty years of age. The
date at which a person becomes fifty years of age is ascertained
by adding fifty years to the date of his birth. Thus, a person
born May 1st, 1828. is, on May 1st, 1878, fifty years of age, and
is ineligible to membership.
FEE FOR MEMBERSHIP AND DEGREES,
Charter applicants may be admitted to membership and the
three degrees conferred for the sum of Five Dollars ; but after
the institution of the Lodge, no person can be admitted and the
decrees conferred for a less sum than Nine Dollars. (The one
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dollar for Beneficiary Fund deposit, and one dollar for Benefi-
ciary Ccilificate, is always to be paid in addition to the fees pre-
scribed for membership and degrees.) The fees must in all cases
be paid before the degrees are conferred.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION.
Each applicant for membership must present the certificate of
a regular practicing physician, in the manner and form prescribed
by the Supreme Lodge, certifying that the applicant is in sound
bodily health, and recommending him as physically qualified to
participate in the Beneficiary Fund of the Order. The D S.
M W. instituting the Lodge, will, on examination and approval
of the Medical Examiner's report, fill up and sign the blank in-
stead of the Committee of Investigation.
BALLOT FOB MEMBERSHIP BETWEEN CHARTER APPLICANTS.
Each applicant for membership on the charter application must
be balloted for as provided in Section 5 of Laws of General Ap-
plication; and no person can participate in said ballot unless all
of the foregoing requirements have been fully complied with.
That the same may be fully understood, D. S M. W. are required,
immediately preceding the ballot, to read, in the hearing of all
applicants, the foregoing requirements.
NUMBER OF PERSONS THAT CAN LEGALLY CONSTITUTE A LODGE.
Tm persons, duly examined, qualified and elected are the least
number that ci'in legally organize a Lodge. It is, however, much
better not to organize a Lodge with less than twenty members.
ADDITION .OF NAMES TO CHARTER APPLICATION.
After the ballot for membership has been taken, and the requi-
site number of persons elected, no new names can be added to
the application for charter, and no other persons can be admitted
as charter members.
LIST OP SUPPLIES FURNISHED NEW LODGES, AND FEE FOR SAME.
The followinc: is the list of supplies furnished each Subordinate
Lodge, at its institution, for which the sura of One Hundred Dol-
lars^mw^i be paid previous to the institution of the Lodge: 1
Dispensation, 3 Rituals, 25 Ode Cards, 1 set Tools, 3 Gavels, 1
Financier's Assessment Book, 1 Beneficiary Certificate Register
Book, 1 Monthly Beneficiary Report Book, 1 Roll Book, 1 Finan-
cier's A. O. U. W. Return Report Book, 1 Ledger, 1 Journal, 1
Record Book, 1 Receipt Book (Financier), 1 Receipt book (Re-
ceiver), 1 Warrant Book, 1 Receiver's Cash Book, 1 Supreme
Lodire 'proceedings, 2 Funeral Ceremonies, 25 Constitutions, 50
Medical Examiner's Reports, 200 Assessment Notices, 50 Mem-
bership' Applications, 5 Death Reports, 10 Blank Bonds, 5 Final
Cards, 5 Clearance Cards, 50 Prospectus Circulars. [Dispensa-
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tions issued by the Supreme Lodge in lieu of charter, will be
replaced by lithograph charter, after a Grand Lodge is organ-
ized in the State- or Territory wherein the Subordinate Lodge
exists.] Deputies shall in no case institute a Lodge unless they
have the necessary supplies in their possession.
SIGNING CONTRACT AND DIRECTING PAYMENT OP BENEFICIARY
FUND.
Immediately after receiving Junior Workman's degree, and
previous to the conferring of the Senior Workman's degree, each
applicant will fill out and sign the blank contract printed on the
Medical Examiner's report, making full and explicit direction as
to whom the Beneficiary Fund shall be paid in case of death.
S«id contract and direction shall be attested by the D S. M W.,
and eacu applicant shall, on signing said blank, deposit One Dol-
lar in the Beneficiary Fund, as provided in the laws governing
said fund, and One Dollar for Beneficiary Certificate, the latter
fee to be forwarded by the D. S. M. W. with the Medical Exami-
ner's report, to the Supreme Recorder.
INSTRUCTIONS TO NEW LODGES.
Deputy Supreme Master Workmen are not only required to
instruct the Lodge in the ritualistic work, but also to give full
and explicit directions as to the proper mode of keeping the dif-
ferent books— 1 he use of the various blank forms — the proper
reports, monthly and otherwise, to be made to the Supreme Re-
corder — the manner of making application for Beneficiary Cer-
tificates, registering and countersigning the same,&c., &c. Depu-
ties vi'iW be held responsible for the correct working of Lodges
instituted by them; and that lack of proper instructions may not
be pleaded as an excuse for informalities, the Supreme Recorder
will, when applied to, furnish minute details on any point not
fully understood.
RETURNS AND REPORTS TO SUPREME MASTER WORKMAN AND
RECORDER.
Within ^«e days after the institution of a Lodge.the D. S. M.W.
is required to make report to the Supreme Master Workman of
the date of institution of the Lodge, giving the name, number
and location, the name and post-office address of the Master
Workman and Recorder, and the number of members admitted
as charter applicants. Within the same time the D. S. M. W. is
required to make the same report, as above, to the Supreme Re-
corder, and in addition, forward the original charter application,
with the names of those persons rejected by ballot, exased; also
a list of the officers of the Lodge; also the Medical Examiner's
reports and contracts for Beneticijiry Certificates, together with
a draft payable to the order of the Supreme Receiver, for the char-
ter fee due the Supreme Lodge, and the one dollar for each ap-
plication for Beneficiary Certificate.
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FEES ALLOWED D. 8. M. W. FOR INSTITUTING NEW LODGES.
The compensation allowed D. S. M. W. for instituting new
Lodges under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge, is fifty
dollars.
CHAPTER XXV.
EULES OF ORDER FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF SUBORDINATE
LODGES.
OPENING OF THE LODGE.
1. The M. W. having taken the chair, the officers and members,
clothed in their regalia, shall take their respective seats, and at
the sound of the gavel there shall be general silence.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
2. The order of business laid down in the Ritual shall be fol-
lowed as the established rule, but this order maybe suspended
when occasion requires, by the M. W., with the general consent
of the Lodge, or by a majority vote; but in any event all the heads
of business must be called at a regular meeting of the Lodge be-
fore adjournment takes place.
THE MASTER WORKMAN.
3. The M. W. shall preserve order and pronounce the decisions
of the Lodge on all subjects. He shall decide questions of law,
subject to an appeal to the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master
Workman, and questions of order, subject to an appeal to the
Lodge by any two members.
4. The M. W. shall decide questions of order without debate
but he may ask for and hear remarks upon such questions, if he
so desire, betore giving his decision.
5. The M. W. is entitled to vote in an election for officers, or
on balloting for candidates. When the members of the Lodge
are equally divided on any question, he has the casting vote.
6. The M. W. wishing to speak upon or debate any question
before the Lodge, must call the Foreman to the chair, before so
doing.
7. In the absence of the M. W. and Foreman for the evening, a
P. M. W. will preside.
APPEALS ON QUESTIONS OF ORDER.
8; Any two members may take an appeal from the decision of
the chair upon a question of order, when the question before the
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Lodge shall be, ''Shall the decision of the chair stand as the
judgment of the Lodge ? "
9 On an appeal on a question of order, the M. W. can speak
without leaving his station, and no member shall speak more than
once.
DECORUM IN THE LODGE.
10 During the reading of the minutes, or of communications,
bills or other papers, and when an officer or member is speaking,
or the M. W. is putting a question, silence must be maintained in
the Lodge.
11 Any member who shall conduct himself in a disorderly
manner in the Lodge, and shall refuse to obey the Presiding
Officer when called to order, may be excluded from the Lodge
room for the evening, and afterwards dealt with as the Lodge
may provide.
ORDER IN DEBATE.
12. If two or more members rise to speak at the same time, the
M. W. shall decide which is entitled to the floor.
13 Each member speaking to any question, shall stand and
respectfully address the M. W., confine himself to the question
before the Lodge, and avoid all personalities and indecorous lan-
guage.
14 A member shall not be interrupted while speaking, except
to call him to order, or for the purpose of explanation, or on a
question of privilege.
15. If a member be called to order while speaking, he shall at
once tnke his seat until the question of order is determined. If
decided against him he shall not proceed without the consent of
the Lodge.
16. No member shall speak more than once upon the same sub-
ject or question, until all wishing to speak upon it have had an
opportunity to do so, nor more than twice without permission of
the Lodge.
17. No member shall disturb another when speaking, unless to
call him lo order, nor stand up to interrupt him, nor pass between
him and the cliair, or leave the hall while lie is speaking.
18. Every member speaking shall designate any officer or mem-
ber spoken of, by his proper rank and title in the Order.
19. The consequences of a measure may be reprobated, but it is
not in order to arraign the motives of those who advocate it, nor
to reflect upon the Lo^lge or its members, or the officers or authori-
ties ot the Order.
MOTIONS IN GENERAL.
20. A motion must be made, seconded and stated from the chair,
before it is subject to debate.
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21. A member rising to make a motion may be allowed to pre-
face it witb brief remarks strictly confined to an explanation of
the purpose of the motion he is about to offer.
22. A motion which has been made, seconded and stated from
the chair, cannot be withdrawn without consent ol the Lodge.
23. Before putting a question, the M. W. shall ask, " Is the
Lodge ready for the question ?" If no member rise to speak,
and the M. W. has risen to put the question, no debate on it is
then in order.
AMENDMENTS.
24. An amendment must be made, seconded and stated in the
same manner as an original motion.
25. When a motion to amend an amendment has been made,
no further amendment is in order until that motion has been dis-
posed of.
26. Amendments may be made (1) by inserting or adding cer-
tain words, (2) by striking out, or (3) by striking out and inserting,
27. A substitute is to be regarded as an amendment by striking
out and inserting.
FILLING BLANKS.
28. When a blank is to be filled, the question shall first be taken
on the highest or largest sura or number, and the longest or latest
time.
DIVISION OF THE QUESTION.
29. Any member may call for a division of the question when
the sense will admit of it, but a motion to strike out and insert
shall not be divided except at the option of the mover.
DIVISION OF THE LODGE.
80. Any member doubting the decision of a question, may,
immediately after it is announct-d, call for a division of the
Lodge, and a count of the aflBrmative and negative votes.
31. Upon the call of five members, made when a question is
about to be put to the Lodge, the yeas and nays shall be taken
and entered upon the minutes.
MOTIONS NOT SUBJECT TO AMENDMENT.
32. The motions to adjourn, to lie on the table, to postpone in.
definitely, for the previous question, to reconsider, or to suspend
the rules, cannot be amended.
MOTIONS NOT DEBATABLE.
33 The motions to adjourn, to lie on the table, for the previous
question, and to take up a subject which has been laid upon the
table, are not subject to debate.
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SUBSIDIARY MOTIONS.
34. When a principal question is before the Lodge, either of
the following motions may be applied to it: to lie on the table,
for the previous question, to posipone to a certain time, to com-
mit, to amend, or to postpone indefinitely, which motions shall
severally have precedence in the order here arranged.
LIE ON THE TABLE.
35. The motion to lie on the table takes precedence of all other
subsidiary motions. If adopted, it sets aside the whole subject
before the Lodge, including pending amendments.
36. A subject laid upon the table may be taken up by a majority
vote after the transaction of any other business.
PREVIOUS QUESTION.
37. Upon a call for the previous question being made by two
members, the M. W. shall immediately put the question, " Shall
the main question be now put ? " If a majority of the votes be
in the affirmative, debate shall cease, and the question shall be
put, first upon any amendment or amendments which may be
pending, and then upon the main qtiestion.
38. If the demand for the previous question is not sustained by
a majority of the Lodge, the question under discussion remains
before the Lodge in the same position as before the call for the
previous question was made.
RECONSIDERATION.
39. A motion to reconsider shall not bereceived unless made at
the same meeting at which the action to be reconsidered was had,
and by a member who voted with the prevailing side.
40. The adoption of a motion to reconsider a vote, places the
subject before the Lodge in the exact condition in which it was
before such vote was taken.
INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT.
41. When a question is indefinitely postponed, it shall not be
acted upon at the same or the next subsequent meeting.
COMMITTEES.
42. The member first named on a committee shall act as chair-
man until another is chosen by the members of the committee.
43. The mover of a resolution for a special committee is usually
the first named thereon.
44. Any member may excuse himself from serving on a com-
mittee if, at the time of his appointment, he is a member of two
other committees.
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45. When the report of a special committee has been received,
the committee is thereby discharged without a motion for that
purpose, but it may be revived by a vote to recommit the report.
KEPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
46. When a report of a committee is offered, it will be received
and read, as by general consent, if no objection is otiered. If
objection is made, the consent of the Lodge, by a majority vote,
is necessary before the report shall be read.
47. When a report of a committee has been read to the Lodge,
it is then in the possession of the Lodge, and may be adopted,
amended, postponed, recommitted, laid on the lable, or other-
wise disposed of, as a majority of the Lodge may determine.
LIMITING DEBATE.
48. The Lodge may, by a majority vote, adopt in advance a
special order requiring debate on any motion or subject to cease
at a specified time.
READING PAPERS, ETC.
49. All official communications or notices to the Lodge from
the Supreme or Grand Lodge, or their proper officers, and all bills
and accounts or other papers relating to the business of the Lodge,
shall be read by the Recorder when the proper order of business
has been reached.
50. The Recorder shall briefly state the nature of any commu-
nications or papers addressed to the Lodge or placed on his desk,
not included in the above rule, but they shall not be read unless
by general consent or by a vote of the Lodge.
51. Every member has the right to have any paper which is
brought before the Lodge for its action, read once in the Lodge
before a vote is taken on it, but after it has been once read, a call
for another reading is subject to the consent of the Lodge. On
such call for a reading for information, the M. W. will direct the
paper to be read, unless objection is made, in which case the con-
sent of a majority of the Lodge must first be obtained.
ADJOURNMENT.
53. A motion to adjourn is not in order until the heading, "Good
of the Order " is reached, and if adopted, adjournment does not
take place until the Financier's report is read, and the Lodge
closed in due form.
SUSPENSION OF RULES.
53. Any of these Rules of Order may be suspended by a two-
thirds vote, or by general consent; provided, that no rule which
" involves any constitutional provision or requirement of any law
of the Order, shall at any time be suspended.
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BOBBBTS' MANUAL.
64, " Robert's Rules of Order " shall be authority on all ques-
tions of order, arising in the Lodge, which may not be provided
for in these rules.
ACCEPTANCE OF ACT OF INCORPORATION.
Wh'ireas, The Legislature of Kentucky, by an act passed and
approved the eleventh day of February, 1873, incorporated the
Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, of Ken-
tucky; and whereas, by said act, it was further provided that
said act should extend to and embrace the Supreme Lodge of
the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and that said Supreme
Lndire should be incorporated thereby upon their acceptation of
said act; therefore, be it
Resolved, That this Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of
United Workmen, now in session at the lodge room of Boone
Lodge, No. 1, of Kentucky, Ancient Order of United Workmen,
do hereby approve of and accept said act of incorporation, and
direct the Supreme Recorder of the Supreme Lodge, Ancient
Order of United Workmen, to spread this resolution upon the
minutes of said Lodge, this fifteenth day of February, 1873.
Pro. 1st An. Sess. S. L.yp.l6\ 2d An. JSess.p. 19; Adopted March
10. 1874.
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FORMS OF BLANKS IN USE.
[Form No. 1.]
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP.
To the officers and members of Lodge No , A. O.
U. W.:
Having formed a favorable opinion of your Order, and appre-
ciating its benefits, I desire (if found worthy,) to become a mem-
ber of your Lodge.
Age, . . . years. Occupation, Residence,
Signature,
Referred to
Bro
Bro
Bro
Recommended by
Bro
Bro
The committee to whom ( J
was referred the foregoing -j > Committee,
Petition,report... .favorable. ( )
[Form No. 2.]
MEDICAL EXAMINER'S REPORT.
On Application of , for Membership in Lodge No. . . ,
A. O. U. W.
Located at , State of .madethis ..day of ,18...
1. Name of Applicant in Full.
2. Residence: Post-office, County and State.
3. A. Occupation, b. Age.
4. Date of Birth.
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5. Married or single.
6. State the approximate weight, height, figure, general ap-
pearance, and measurement of chest on forced expiration
and forced inspiration.
7. Is the party at this time in his ordinary state of health ?
8. Has the party ever lieen abroad, or in any other State for
the benefit of his health ? It so, when, where, and for what
period ?
9. A. State the number of respirations per minute in a re-
cumbent and standing position.
B. Is the respiratory murmur clear and distinct over both
lungs?
C. If not, state in medical terms the quality of the respira-
tion in each of the above-named positions.
10. A. Is the character of the heart's action free, uniform, and
steady ?
B. Are its sounds and rythm regular and normal?
c. Are there any indications of disease of this organ or of
the blood vessels ?
D. If so, state the full extent and location of the disease.
11. A. Rate of pulse while sitting.
B. Rate of pulse while standing.
c. Does it intermit, or become irregular or unsteady?
D. If so, is it due to organic or functional disturbance?
12. Is the person subject lo cough, expectoration, or difficulty
of breathing?
13. Is there anything in his speech, looks, gait, or manner of
conducting himself, that would lead you to suspect that tlie
party had" had any disease, organic or functional, of the
brain, or of any other portion of his nervous system, or any
predisposition thereto ?
14. Are the functions of the abdominal and urinary organs in a
healthy condition ?
Note —In all cases if he has at any previous time suffered from
symptoms referable to the kidneys the urine should be submitted to
the ordinary tests for albumen by heat and nitric acid, and the report
here given.
15. Have his parents, brothers or sisters, been afllicted with con-
sumption, scrofula, insanity, cancer or rheumatism?
16. A. Are the parents of the party living?
B. If so, how old are they?
c. What is the state of their health ?
D. If not living, at what ages, and of what diseases did they
die?
17. A. Have you ever used intoxicating liquors?
B. If so, state whether daily or occasionally, and explicitly
TO what extent.
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C. Are you now in the daily habit of using intoxicating
liquors?
D. If so, how many times daily ?
E. Have you ever been intoxicated ?
F. If so, when last?
G. Do you use morphine or opium in any form ?
H. Do you use tobacco ?
18. Have you ever been predisposed to, or had, any of the fol-
lowing diseases or intirmities ?
Apoplexy, Dyspepsia, Pains in back, frequent
Asthma. Erysipelas, or severe,
Bronchitis, or habitual Eruptions or diseases of Pleurisy,
cough, the skin, Paralysis,
Cancer, or any tumor. Fistula, Piles,
Consumption, Fits or Convulsions, Rheumatism,
Colic, Frequent desire to urin- Rupture,
Constipation of bowels, ate. Small-pox,
Diseases of the brain, General debility. Spinal complaints,
Diseases of the heart. Gout, Spitting or raising blood.
Diseases of the liver. Gravel, or other hemorrhage,
Diseases of bladder, Headaches, frequent or Swelling of the feet,
Diseases of kidneys, severe, hands or eye-lids.
Dizziness, Insanity, Stricture of the uretha.
Discharges from ear. Jaundice, Syphilis,
Dropsy, Lumps or swelling in any Scrofula,
Diarrhoea, part of the body, Varicose veins, ^
Delirium tremens, Open sores. Fevers of any kind.
Dysentery, Pneumonia,
A. Rupture.
B. What from ?
c. Do you wear a truss, and does it retain the rupture per-
fectly ?
D. Has it ever become stangulated ?
19. Have you ever met with any accident or personal injury, or
undergone any surgical operation ?
20. Has any physician given an unfavorable opinion upon your
life with reference to life insurance, or otherwise ? If so,
state particulars.
21. Name the residence of the party's usual medical attendant,
or the medical attendant of his family, to be referred to for
information as to his health.
22. Name and residence of intimate friend to be referred to for
similar information.
23. Do you consider the applicant's life to be safely insurable,
and do you recommend that a certificate be granted ?
24. Are the above answers made from personal examination, and
from questions propounded to the applicant ?
Having carefully examined Mr in accordance
with the^above blank form, and having thoroughly considered the
statements made therein, I hereby certify, that in my judgment
as a physician, he is of sound bodily health, and that there exists
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no indication of disease, either from parentaofe or personal habits,
that should debar him from participating in the Beneficiary Fund
of the Order. I therefore recommend him as physically qualified
for membership in the Order.
, Medical Examiner.
For Lodge No
Graduated from College in the year 18. . , and now a
member of County Medical Society.
We, the undersigned, a duly appointed committee on the appli-
cation of an applicant for membership in this Lodge,
have carefully examined the above report of our Medical Exam-
iner, and fully endorse his recommendation.
Committee.
TO THE MEDICAL EXAMINER.
It is evident, upon the least reflection, that in order to give suc-
cess to this Order, to secure to the members the prospective ad-
vantages of their relations to the Order, and to inspire and de-
serve the confidence of the community, none but lives selected with
tJie greatest care and deW)eration, should be admitted to membership.
No Lodge having a due regard for its interests and reputation,
as a part of the organization, desires questionable risks, and no
Medical Examiner is doing the Order a service in accepting risks
which are at all doubtful; he may be adding by such means to
the number of membership, but he is weakening the force of the
institution for good by increasing the assessments to an amount
greater than ordinary risks would warrant.
Upon the judgment and discrimination of the Medical Exam-
iner in selecting good risks, much depends. The Committee of
Investigation may make full and sufficient inquiry as regards
moral standing, temperate habits, etc., but if the Medical Exam-
iner, upon whose judgment and integrity the Lodge relies, is care-
less in his examination, and but slightly impressed with the grave
importance of his duties in guarding the Order against the accept-
ance of hazardous risks, all the efforts of the officers and mem-
bers of the Order are rendered nugatory.
The Medical Examiner should feel the great responsibility of
his position, knowing that in his capacity as inpector of all the
material out of which our fabric is being composed, he can readily
leave the impress, either of his conscientious care or his careless-
ness, upon the structure; each first-class risk he accepts building
up and strengthening it, while each hazardous one weakens and
tends to destroy.
APPROVED INSTRUCTIONS TO MEDICAL EXAMINERS.
Causes of Rejection :
First— ^here the family history is such that from it alone the
applicant is considered to be predisposed to the disease of which
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his parents died, as for instance, where the death of both parents
was the result of consumption or other hereditary disease.
Second — Where one parent and a number of brothers or sisters,
or other relatives, have so died, conjoined with personal predis-
position to the disease.
Third— WhQXQ the applicant has been affected with apoplexy,
epilepsy, hereditary insanity, symptoms of softening of the brain,
gout, irreducible hernia, disease of the spine, important tumors,
calculus, secondary syphilis, permanent stricture, and amputations
at the shoulder joint, or above the knee, after the age of forty.
Fourth— WhQYQ the applicant has been affected with and not
fully recovered from paralysis, loss of sensation and voluntary
motion, fistula, rheumatism, disease of the kidneys, bladder, etc.
Fifth — Where there is permanent intermittance and irregularity
of the heart's action, abnormal sounds in this organ, symptoms of
hypertrophy of heart, aneurism and ossification of the blood ves-
sels, habitual cough, difficulty of breathing, or asthma, connected
with organic lesions.
Sixth— U the pulse be persistently over ninety, after repeated
trials without excitement, and the respiration be not in ratio with
the pulse of one to four or five.
S6ve?ith—Disea.ses of the digestive organs materially affecting
the health or weight of the person, psoas lumbar or spmal abcess,
hip-joint disease, unless a long period of cure has elapsed. The
existence of an open ulcer, scrofula, and frequent attacks of ery-
sipelas.
Eighth — Cancer or other malignant disease, and where after any
illness, its effects are perceptible in loss of vigor in the constitu-
tion, thereby predisposing to renewed attacks of the same malady.
Ninth— In different occupations the mortality successively rises
in the classes of shoemakers, miners, bakers and butchers, to meet
its maximum in the tavern-keepers or bar-tenders, in whom it is
about two-thirds greater than in the laborer. We need say noth-
ing to increase the significance of these facts, or to add to the care
Wiih which in examining a member of the liquur dealing class,
you are bniad to inquire into his immunity from that iuteraper-
auce to which his calling so peculiarly tempts him, and to which
this very great additional risk is, no doubt, chiefly due, and. there-
fore, it should be deemed sufficient cause for rejection unless im-
munity is proven.
[Form No. 3.]
ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORKMEN.
BENEFICIARY DEPARTMENT.
Application for a Beneficiary Certificate.
To Lodge, A. O. U. W. :
I , having made application for the M.
W. Degree, in Lodge No , Ancient Order of
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United Workmen, State of do hereby agree, that
compliance on my part with all the laws, regulations and require-
ments which are, or may be hereafter enacted by said O'der, is ihe
express condition upon which I am to be entitled to participate in
the Beneficiary Fund, and have and enjoy all the other benefits
and privileges of said Order.
I certify that the answers made by me to the questions pro-
pounded by the Medical Examiner of this Lodge, which are at-
tached to this application and form a part thereof, are true.
I further agree that the Certificate to be issued hert^on, shall
have no binding force whatever until I shUl take the M. W. De-
gree of said Order, and until countersigned by the Master Work-
man and Recorder of said Lodge, No
I hereby authorize and direct that the amount to which I may
be entitled of said Beneficiary Fund, shall, at my death, be paid
to
Date, , 18 . . . , Applicant.
[sEAiu] Attest : • Recorder of
Lodge, No. . ., A. O.U.W.
Located at
State of
NoTK.— Insert full name, residence and relationship, if any. Give name
of each party in full, in ail cases, plainly written, so as no mistakes may
occur.
[Form No. 4.]
[Beneficiary Certificate.]
SUPREME LODGE, ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED
WORKMEN.
No $....
This Certificate, issued by the authority of the Supreme Lodge
of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, witnesseth: That
Brother , a Master Workman degree member
of Lodge No , of said Order, located at ,
ia , is entitled to all the rights and privileges of mem-
bership in the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and to par-
ticipate in the Beneficiary Fund of the Order, to the amount of
two thousand dollars, which sum shall, at his death, be paid
to
This Certificate is issued upon the expresss condition that
said shall, in every particular, while a mem-
ber of said Order, comply with all the laws, rules and require-
ments thereof.
In witness whereof, the said Supreme Lodge A. 0. U.
W. has caused this to be signed by its Supreme Master
[seal.] Workman and Recorder, and the seal thereof to be at-
tached this day of , one thousand eight
hundred and
Attest: , Supreme Master Workman.
, Supreme Recorder.
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We, the undersigned Master Workman and Recorder
of Lodge No. . . . ., do hereby counter-
[sEAL.] sign this Certificate and attach the seal of this Lodge
hereto, rendering the same valid and in full force, this
day of ,18.. .
Attest: , Master Workman.
, Recorder.
[Form No. 5.]
DEATH REPORT.— A. O. U. W.
,18..
Lodge No
To , Recorder of the Lodge of
A. O. U. W.
Dear Sir and Brother:
We, the undersigned, officers of Lodge, No ,
A. O. U. W., of do hereby certify to the death of
our Brother , who was aged . . years, on the
day of , 18 . . . Said date being the last anniversary of
his birth prior to his death. He died on the day of
, 18 . . . His death was caused by He
joined this Lodge by on the day of
,18...
The first Beneficiary assessment paid by him was on the death
notice of Brother , assessment No ;
the lust assessment paid was on the death of Brother
, assessment No Brother
was a M. W. Member in good standing in our Lodge, and was not
suspended from the Order for dues, and has paid all assessments
for " Beneficiary Fund" charged against him up to the date of
his death.
Having examined carefully the financial books and records of
this Lodge, and under our obligations as Master Workmen, we
hereby report Brother entitled to partici-
pate in the " Beneficiary Fund " under our laws.
His Beneficiary Certificate is No , and is payable to
Name and residence of wife, (if payable to her)
Names and ages of each child, (if payable to children) and
residence of each.
Name and residence of payee, (if not payable to wife or
children),
YoursinC, H. &P.,
, Master Workman,
[seal.] , Financier.
Recorder.
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ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORKMEN.
MEDICAL PROOF OP LOSS, AND CAUSE OF DEATH.
The undersigned was the attending physician in the last sick-
ness of T of , in the State of
, who died at , in the State of ,
on the day of ,18..,
How long have you known deceased ?
Were you his attending physician prior to his last illness ?
How long was the deceased sick ?
Of what disease did he die ?
Have you stated all the material facts relating to the sickness
and death of deceased ? If not, do so.
,M. D.
Personally appeared before me, the above-named
and made oath that the foregoing statements and answers by him
made, are true, to the best of his knowledge and belief.
Sworn and subscribed, this day of , 18. .,
at
undertaker's certificate.
I, , do hereby certify that I am an Under-
taker, residing at , and as such Undertaker I attended
the funeral of , and that he was interred in
on the day of 18. .
Sworn and subscribed before me, this day of , 18. .
The acknowledgments should be taken before a Notary Public
or a Clerk of a "Court of Record," or before a Justice of the
Peace. The official character of the Justice of the Peace, being
certified to by the Clerk of the Court of Record.
[Form No. 6.]
CHANGE OF DIRECTION OF BENEFICIARY CERTIFI-
CATE.
I, , to whom the within Certificate was issued,
do hereby revoke my former direction as to the payment of the
Beneficiary Fund due at my death, and now authorize and direct
such piyment to be made to , bearing relation-
ship to myself of
Witness my hand and seal this day of , 18. .
[seal.]
[seal.] Attest: Recorder.
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[Form No. 8.]
ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORKMEN.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
of Lodge No , State of , for
the term ending , 18. . .
This Lodge meets in Hall, on evening,
in , County of , State of
OFFICERS FOR THE TERM
ending , 18 . . ,
P. M. W.,
M. W., P. O. Address,
Foreman, O.,
Recorder, P. O. Address,
Financier, P. O. Address,
Receiver, P. O. Address,
G., LW.,
O. W
MEMBERSHIP.
Number members last report
'* initiated during the term,
" admitted by card duiing the terra,.
" reinstated daring the term,
Total,
From which deduct
Number withdrawn during the term
" suspended " "
*' expelled " "
*' of deaths " "
** of rejections,
Present membership
No. of M. W. Degree members at present,
Per Capita Tax due Grand Lodge,
FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE GENERAL FUND.
Received from Initiation and Degrees, $ . . . .
" " Admission by card,
" " Fines,
" " Dues,
*« " other sources,
Total amount of receipts,
Balance in hand of Receiver at last report,
Total,
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DISBURSEMENTS.
Capita Tax due June 80, 18. ., |.
" December 31, 18. .,
Expended for Siuk Benefits and Charity,
" for Incidental Expenses,
** for excess on Assessments,
** for Supplies
Total $
Balance in Receiver's hands to date,
Increase of Fund,
Decrease $
FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE BENEFICIARY FUND.
The excess must not he included in this.
Balance on hand from Assessment, .
Collected on Assessment
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Names of members whose Beneficiary Certificates were sus-
pended during term, and date of same.
[ This includes only Beneficiary Certificates that have not been
held suspended for six months]
Names of members suspended from tlie Order, date and cause,
[This includes all Beneficiary Certificates held suspendtd for
more than six months, and any that have been annulled by expul-
sion of the member, and als'> such Certificates as have been with-
drawn for the purpose of joining another Lodge.]
Names of members whose Beneficiary Certificates were rein-
stated during the term and date of same.
Names of members whose Beneticiary Certificates were rein-
stated during the term and date of same.
Names of Candidates rejected and dates.
Names of Deceased Members, and date of same, during term.
Names of Candidates initiated.
Admitted by Card, date of admission and from what Lodge.
Withdrawn by Card, date of withdrawal and to what Lodge.
Withdrawal on final Card and date.
Names of P. M. W. in good standing.
[There must be two copies of this Report properly made out
and signed; one copy of which is to be filed in the Lodge, and
one forwarded to the Supreme Recorder at once.]
Having carefully examined the within semi-annual report, we
do hereby certify that it is correct.
Enclosed please find $ per capita tax due (25c. semi-an-
nually for each member) on members as shown by
the enclosed report.
In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and the
seal of the Lodge this day of , 18. .
Master Workman.
Recorder.
Note. — In the Subordinate Lodges under the immediate juris-
diction of the Supreme Lodse. the retiring Past Master Work-
man is authorized to install the officers elect, and the Lodge for-
wards the per capita tax direct to the Supreme Recorder, accom-
panied by this report.
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[ Form No. 10.]
'ASSESSMENT NOTICE.
Assessment No. . .
Lodge, No.
A, O. U. W.
18
Bro
You are hereby notified of the death of Bro
of Lodge No , of , who
died day of ,18... aged years; cause
of death, Also of Bro of
Lodge No , of , who
died the day of ,18.., aged years;
cause of death,
The abcwe were Master Workmen in good standing and entitled
to all the benefits of ihe Order.
The above assessments must be paid on or before the 28th of
this month, otherwise you stand suspended from all benefits of
the Beneficiary Fund of the Order.
Received Payment.
Financier.
[Form No. 11.]
FINANCIERS' ASSESSMENT BOOK.
Names of Members.
No. Remitted $ 18
Name.
Lodge No. Died. 18
No. Remitted $ 18
Name.
Lodge No. Died. 18
$
Back
Assmts.
$
Back
Assmts.
Amounts brought forward,
1
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[ Form No. 13.]
ANCIENT ORDER UNITED WORKMEN.
CLEARANCE CARD.
[Seal of Supreme Lodge.]
Tbis is lo Certify, That Brother is a Master
"Workman Degree iMember in good standing of
Lodge, No , A. O. U W., located at , County
of , and State of Being
desirous of withdrawing from this Lodge, for the purpose of
joining another, he has paid all liabilities against him to the Gen-
eral Fund of the Lodge up to day of
18. . . He is entitled to all the benefits of the Order and subject
to all the requirements thereof.
Beneficiary Assessments against him to be paid to this Lodge
until he shall be admitted to membership in another Lodge.
In testimony whereof, tlie Master
Workman and Recorder of said
[Seal of Subordinate Lodge.] Lodge inscribed their names here-
to and affix the seal thereof, this
day of , 18. .
Master Workman.
. , Recorder.
NoTK.— The Investigating Committee, before reporting on the
admission of the Brother to the Membership on deposit of this
Card, must correspond with the Lodge granting the same, and
receive notice that all assessments against the Brother have been
paid.
[Form No. 13]
FINAL CARD.
[Seal of Supreme Lodge.]
Lodge No , A. O. U. W., of
State of
Be it Known to All Whom it May Concern, That our well-be-
loved Brother , of Lodge No
of the A. O U. W. of the State of , being desirous
of receiving a Final Card, and severing his connection with the
Order, having honorably paid up all demands against him in
dues to this Lodge and the Beneficiary Fund, the same is hereby
granted and he hereby relinquishes all his rights and privileges
to the same.
Given under our hands and the
Seal of this Lodge, this
[Seal of Subordinate Lodge.] day of , 18. .
^ , M. W.
, Recorder.
Name of Brother receiving Card.
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[Form No. 16.]
A. O. U. W.
BENEFICIARY RETURN.
From Lodge No On Assessment No. .
Date, 18,
Beneficiary Fund paid on last Report,
M. W. in good standing at last Report,
M. W. Degree conferred since last Report,
M. W. reinstated " " " ]
M. W. admitted by card ♦' *' "
Total,
M. W. suspended since last Report :
1st, For non-payment of dues,
2d, For non-payment of assessments
M. W. withdrawn since last Report,
M. W. died " " " .. 1
Total,
M. W. in good standinu^ at this date,
M. W. not liable on this call,
Beneficiary due on membership in good standing,. .$
Deposit of M. W. died, finally withdrawn, or sus-
pended for non-payment of dues |
Back Beneficiary received on reinstated members . . $
Total Beneficiary due on this Report, $
.Financier.
Brother , Grand Recorder :
I hereby certify that the above is a correct report of the M.W.
in good standing in Lodge, No , as shown by
the books of the Lodge. Inclosed please find $ , in full on
Assessment No
Please place the same to proper credit, and acknowledge re-
ceipt. Yours, in C, H. and P.,
Attest : M. "W.
, Recorder.
BENEFICIARY RETURN.
From Lodge, No Assessment No
18 . No. M. W Amount of Beneficiary paid, $ .'
Received 18 .
, Grand Recorder.
Remarks.
Names of M. W. not liable on this Return, with date each
received Third Degree.
Names of persons suspended since last Report, with dates.
Names of persons reinstated since last Report, with dates.
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[Form No. 17.]
fina:ncier's receipt to members.
Lodge, No , A. O. IT. TV.
No 18..
Received from Bro
Assessment No , $
Dues to 18.. $
Total, $
, Financier.
[Form No. 18.]
RECEIVER'S RECEIPT TO FINANCIER.
A. O. U. W.
No ,18..
Received of , Financier of
Lodge, No A. 0. U. W., Dollars.
Beneficiary Fund, $ , General Fund, $
$ , Receiver.
[Form No. 19.]
SUBORDINATE LODGE WARRANT.
A. O. U. W.
No ,18..
Receiver of Lodge, No. ... .,
Ancient Order of United Workmen,
Pay to , or Order, . *. Dollars.
, M. W.
,B.
[Form No. 20.]
A. O. U. W. BOND.
We, , as principal, and
as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto ^\' * '
Master Workman of Lodge, No , Ancient
Order of United Workman, located at in the
County of and State of
CaAr^PTCN ACCESSlOJi
BANCROFT UBRARY
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and liis successor in office, in trust for the use and benefit of said
Lodge, in the penal sum of dollars, well and
truly to be paid; we bind ourselves, our heirs, &c., jointly and
sevei ally, this dny ...,18 .
The condition of this obligation is, that the said
has been duly elected of said Lodge for the
term Commencing day of 18
and until his successor shall be elected and installed.
Now if the sjiid , shall truly and faithfully
discharge atid pet form all the duties required of him by the laws
and regulatiofis of the said Ancient Oiiierof Unittd Workmen,
and of said Loilge; and shall faithfully account for and pay
over, as required by said laws and regulations, all money and
property behmging to such Lodge, which may come to his hands,
as as aforesaid, and shall also comply with ihe
following condition: "The Beneficiary Fund which may come
into my hands shall be preserved by me,' intact, and paid over by
me as the law of ihe Order directs, and in no case shall any claim
which 1 may have against the Order be settled or plead by me as
an offset Mgainst the collection from me of any of said fund, by
suit on this bond;" then this obligation is to be void, else to re-
main in full force.
[Form No. 21.]
RECEIPT FOR DEATH BENEFIT.
Received of the Supreme Lodge Ancient Order of United
Workmen, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, which sum is in
full of all claim and demand existing under the within Certifi-
cate.
Witness hand and Seal- this day of ,18 .
[seal.]
WITNESS, \
[seal.]
[ Form No. 22.]
FORMS FOR TRIALS.
As suggestions, and with the view of rendering assistance to
Lodges in conducting trials, the following "Forms" are given:
[A.]
CHARGE.
To Lodge, No , A. O. U W.
Brother A B , a member of this Lodge, is hereby
charged with immoral and unbecoming conduct.
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Specification 1. That the said A. B., on the. . . .day of ,
18 . . , at , in the County of , State
of , did in violation of
the laws of the Order and of his duties as a member thereof.
18 . C D ,
This form should be varied to suit the circumstances of each
particular case. In some cases, immoral should be omitted and
only unbecoming used; in others, both may be used. Additional
specifications should be inserted as the facts of the case require.
The time, place, and circumstances constituting the offense should
be given, as far as possible, with precision and accViracy.
[B.]
NOTICE.
Lodge, No , A. O. U. W.
,18 .
Brother A B :
At a stated meeting of this Lodge 18 , the
charge and specifications, a copy of which accompany this no-
tice, were preferred against you, and I was directed to notify you
that the same will be taken up for consideration by said Lodge at
its meeting 18 .
[L.S.] ,
Recorder.
If the Lodge shall determine to appoint a committee, it should
give to the accuser and accused notice of the time and place
fixed for the investigation, in substance as follows:
[C]
NOTICE.
Brother :
Having been appointed a committee, by Lodge, No.
..... A. O. U. W., to investigate the charges preferred by
against , you are hereby notified that we will proceed to
do so, at on 18 , when and where you
will attend and produce your proofs and witnesses in relation to
said charge.
18 .
Committee.
REPORT.
To Lodge, No , A. O. U. W. :
The Committee appointed to investigate the charges preferred
by against , have attended to that
duty and respectfully report: *'._j'^
The Committee notified both parties that they would meet at
on , 18 , to proceed with the in-
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vestigation of said charge. A. copy of said notice was handed to-
each party, as shown by the endorsement on the copy tiled as a
part of this report, marl^ed ''A."
At tlie Time and place lixed, said parties appeared and the Com-
mitiee proceeded with the investigation.
The accused pleaded not guilty to said charge and specifica-
tions. For the accuser the following witnesses were examined :
The deposition of said
witnesses are filed herewith as part of this report, marked " B,"'
"C," " D."
For the accused the following witnesses were examined :
-. Their deposi-
tions are filed herewith as part of this report, marked " E," " F,"
"G."
After arguments by the parties, the Committee considered the
testimony submitted, and are of opinion :
1. That the charge is sustained by the proof.
2. That specificaHon 1 is sustained.
3. That specification 2 is sustained.
The Committee, therefore, report that in their opinion the ac-
cused is guilty.
Notice was given to the parties that this report would be sub-
mitted to the Lodge at its meeting , 18. .
Respectfully Submitted,
., 18..
Committee.
The wording of this report must be changed, of course, so as
to give what was done by the Committee.
[R]
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT.
Lodge, A. O. U. W.
, 18..
To A B :
At a meeting of this Lodge, on , 18. ., the report
of the Committee appointed to investigate the charge preferred
against you by , was consideied, the same
adopted, and you adjudged guilty of said charge, and specifica-
tions. You were, thereupon, by vote of the Lodge, expelled from
all the rights, privileges and benefits of the Order.
[i^.s.i
Recorder.
Should the accused desire to appeal, he should give notice
thereof to the Lodge.
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[F.]
NOTICE OF APPEAL.
To , Recorder of Lodge, No ,
A O. U. W. :
Take notice, that I sliall bring an appeal from the decision of
said Lodge on the day of , 18. ., in passing
sentence of expulsion on me to the , {Grand Master
Workman, or Supreme Muster Workman^ as the case may be,) on
the grounds to be stated in my appeal.
, 18. . A B
[G.]
APPEAL.
To {Grand Master Workman, or Supreme Master
Workman) :
The undersigned hereby appeals to you from the decision of
Lodge, No , A. O. U. W., made on the
day of , 18. ., in passing sentence of expulsion on
him, and he specifies the following as the grounds of his appeal :
1st. That
2d. That
18.. A B
A copy of this appeal should be furnished the Lodge.
The Lodge may, if it sees proper, submit, with tlie copy of the
minutes relating to the matter, an answer to the appeal.
[H.]
ANSWER TO APPEAL.
Lodge, No , A. O. U. W., answers the appeal
of A B , and savs :
1st. That ."'
2d. That
[L. s] , M. W.
Attest : ., Recorder.
The Recorder, in preparing the transcript or copy of the min-
utes, should be ver}' careful to give fully and exactly all that
transpired on the trial, giving full copies ; never, unless ordered
by the Lodge as to some particular document, sending up original
papers. The transcript should be made in a plain, legible hand-
writing, and fastened at top of paper. The Recorder should, under
the seal of the Lodge, certify to the correctness of the transcript.
CERTIFICATE TO TRANSCRIPT.
I, , Recorder of Lodge, No.
...., A. O. U. "W., do certify that the foregoing is a full, true
and perfect transcript of all the proceedings had by said Lodge,
upon the charge preferred by against ,
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as the same appears upon the records of said Lodge, and on file
in the archives thereof.
, IS .
[L.S.]
Recorder.
The same forms with proper changing will answer for trials
conducted in Grand Lodges or the Supreme Lodge, and also in
appeals from Grand Master Workmen to Grand Lodges and from
the latter to the Supreme Lodge or Supreme Master Workman,
and also, from decisions of the latter to the Supreme Lodge.
jlncorporation of the Supreme Lodge.
CH^FTER 135.
AN ACT
To Incorporate the Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen of Kentucky.
Whereas, certain persons, citizens of Kentucky, are desirous
of forming a corporation to promote and advance scientific and
mechanical pursuits in said State and elsewhere; therefore, be it
enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Ken-
tucky,
Section 1. That R. D. Handy, J. W. H. Searls, A. J. Francis,
•C. Shryock, George Pitts, W. H. Turner, J. B. Taylor, Frank
McDonald, J. W.Crutcher, and their successors, be and they are
hereby created a body politic and corporate, by, the name, style
and title of " The Ancient Order of United Workmen of Ken-
tucky," and by such name and title shall have perpetual succes-
sion, and be capable in law of suing and being sued, pleading
and being impleaded, and of purchasing, holding, granting and
receiving,- in its corporate name, property, real, personal and
mixed, and of instituting such Subordinate Lodges as it may see
fit, under such rales, by-laws and regulations as the corporation
may establish, not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of
the Commonwealth or of the United States.
Sec. 2. The object of the corporation shall be to improve the
moral, mental and social condition of the members of the Lodges
under its jurisdiction, and to prevent strikes among all classes,
by exhausting all honorable means in its power for such an end.
Sec. 3. The said corporation shall have a common seal for the
making and delivering of all legal acts and proceedings, and the
same to break or alter at pleasure.
Sec. 4. It shall be lawful for the corporation to create, hold,
.manage and disburse a beneficiary fund for the relief of the mem-
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bers and their families of the Lodges established by this corpora-
tion, or of sister Lodges established by other Grand Lodges, work-
ing under and subordinate to a Supreme Lodge, under such regu-
lations as may be adopted by the corporation or by the tSupreme
Lodge.
Sec. 5. Such beneficiary fund as the corporation may deem
suitable and proper may be set apart and provided to be paid over
to the families of deceased members, or the heirs of such de-
ceased members, or to such persons as such deceased members
may, whilst living, direct; the collecting, management and dis-
bursement of the same, as well as the person or persons to whom
the same shall be paid, on the death of a deceased member, shall
be controlled and regulated by the rules and by-laws of the cor-
poration; and any such fund so provided and set apart shall be
exempt from execution, and shall under no circumstances be
liable to be seized, taken or appropriated by any legal or equitable
process to pay any debt of such deceased member.
Sec. G. The said corporation may make and constitute for the
same such officers as it may deem necessary and proper, whose
term of office shall expire on the second Tuesday of January of
each and every year, or when their successors are elected, quali-
fied, and installed in office.
Sec. 7. A. Supreme Lodge may be established by this Grand
Lodge in conjunction with other Grand Lodges; and when so
established, the officers thereof and their successors in perpetuity
shall become a body politic and corporate, under the name and
style of " The Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen of the United States," and on accepting this charter
shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges, and immunities
therein contained, with power to establish other Grand Lodges
within the United States with like powers, privileges and immu-
nities, but subordinate to said Supreme Lodge.
Sec. 8. The said Grand Lodge, or any of its Subordinates may,.
for enabling them to build any building in which they shall have
a hall for the use of their Lodge, issue^their bonds, not to exceed
five thousand (5,000) dollars, and bearing interest not to exceed
eight per cent, per annum; they may also issue their bonds, not
to exceed two thousand (2,000) dollars, for the purpose of tem-
porarily relieving them in raising money to pay the insurance on
their deceased members , but at no time shall any Lodge therein
incur an indebtedness to exceed seven (700) dollars.
Sec. 9 This act shall take effect from and after its passage.
James B. McCreary,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
G. A. C. Holt,
Speaker of the Senate pro iem.
Approved, 11th of February, 1873.
P. H. Leslie,
Governor Commonwealth of Kentucky.
H
INDEX.
AGE. Page.
Applicants for membership must be over twenty-one and under fifty
j-ears of 460
How computed 461
Suspended member may be reinstated when over fifty years of .318, 319
AMENDMENTS.
To Constitution of Supreme Lodge to be made by two-thirds of en-
rolled vote 105
To Subordinate Lodge Constitution of Supreme Lodge must be
adopted by a two-thirds vote 106
To General Laws to be made by two-thirds of enrolled vote 107
To Grand Lodge Constitution and By-Laws, how made 126
To Grand or Subordinate Lodge Constitutions, to make them con-
form to requirements of Supreme Lodge, may be made by a
majority vote at any session of Gi-and Lodge 127
To Subordinate Lodge Constitutions in general 122
To By-Laws of Subordinate Lodges 354, 355
APPEALS.
To Supreme Lodge, how made 650
Proceedings upon 650
Effect of 650
Will be dismissed if not properly made 651
From decision of Subordinate Lodge 652
By Lodge 653
In general - 654
On questions of law cannot be submitted to Subordinate Lodge 655
On questions of order to be made to Lodge in which question arises, 656
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP.
Age of Applicant 460, 461
Qualifications of Applicant 463
Loss of right arm not a disqualification -. 464
Must be in writing 465
Applicant must be recommended by two members 465
Fee and medical certificate must accompany appUcation 466
Cannot be referred to Committee of Investigation without Medical
Examiner's Certificate .--. -..- -. 469
Medical Examiner's concluding Certificate must in all cases be read, 470
Certificate should be read in full if called for 470
An unfavorable report from the Medical Examiner constitutes a re-
jection - -- 472
Application must be read at stated meeting and referred to commit-
tee -- - 475
When report of Committee is to be made 476
A majority of the Commitee on, may report 478.
Duties of the Committee on -- 479
Committee on, cannot be compelled to report on the night of ap-
pointment .- _ 480
An unfavorable report from the Committee on, constitutes a rejec-
tion — -----v,.- - 4S1. -183
Requirements before ballot. -- 482
166
Residence of applicants 491
Xotice to other Lodges upon 493
Forfeiture of proposition fee by failure of applicant to attend 494
Kejected applicant cannot renew application until after six months, 483
Renewal of application, after a rejection, must be made to same
Lodge, unless consent be given 496
^Withdrawal of 497
Return of proposition fee after rejection of- 498
(See Balloting )
ASSESSMENTS FOR BENEFICIARY FUND.
General constitutional provisions relating to 238
Notice of, to Subordinate Lodges 239, 240, 241
Not to be made until there is less than $2,000 in Beneficiary Fund .. ^2
Must be approved by Finance Committee 242
Surplus of 244
Notice of, to members 245
Must be paid by members before the 28th day of the month 246
Apply only to members who have received the third degree prior to
the date of the death 245, 249, 250
New members advance payment of, when forwarded 250, 277
To be made upon members of new Lodges upon all deaths occur-
ring after the organization of the Lodge 251
To be entered in book kept by Financier 253
Two or more at the same time 255, 256
Notice of, not to be sent to suspended member 258. 261
Not to be received from member suspended for non-payment of
dues .257,258
May be paid by Lodge for delinquent member 259, 260
How to be numbered by Supreme Recorder... 262
Non-paj'ment of, does not affect standing of member except'in ben-
eficiary rights, untU six months in arrears 307
Account of, how closed upon death, or withdrawal of member ..263, 264
BALLOTING.
To take place if report of committee be favorable 483
If only one black ball appears, the candidate is elected.. 483
Two or more black balls reject the candidate 483
After rejection, no other baUot can take place for six months, unless
objectors withdraw their objections --- 483
If second ballot is not taken until the expiration of three months,
applicant must be re-examined 4S4
After unfavorable ballot, new ballot may be taken, if mistake has
been made 486
After favorable ballot, new ballot may be taken on call for same . . 485
Form of 487
TVhen to take place 488
Right to use black balls without giving reasons 489
On application for degrees 510, 513
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATES.
Issued by Supreme Lodge, or under its authority 187
How numbered 109
Form of -■- 189
Amount of 190, 191
To be taken out by all members 192
Application for, when and how made 193, 194
How forwarded 195, 201
Irregularity in. 196
Fee for 197
Grand Lodges may reduce fee for 199
Issue and delivery of -200, 201
To be countersigned and attested 200
To be recorded in books of Subordinate Lodge 200
Delay in issue of — right of member — 200
Issue of, to members of New Lodges 202
Exchange of old for new form of, ..203, 204
Change of direction as to payment of 205
167
Payment to administrator, of amount of 206. 233
Report of, from Subordinate Lodges 222 223
Record of. to be kept by Supreme and Grand Recorder '.' ' 224
Suspended or expelled members forfeit all claims under..""."" 226
How paid and cancelled "] 230
To be produced on renewal of membership 234
Endorsement on, when Lodge membership is changed ".'"." 237
To be canceled when card is deposited in another jurisdiction "1.^. 632
(See Susjyension of Beneficiary Certificate.)
BENEFICIARY FUND
Laws and regulations of Supreme Lodge relating to, binding through-
out the Order . .. ._ 265 266
Shall be sacredly kept and applied _.. ' 257
Amount of, due to beneficiaries must be paid without deduction.... 268
Account of, to be kept separate from General Fund 269
To be paid over to Receivt-r each meeting night ""271
Amount of, received, to be recorded on the minutes of Subordinate
Lodge ...271
To be forwarded from Subordinate Lodge, upon receipt of notice .. 273
Record of amount forwarded to be entered upon the minutes 273
Amount of, whi.-h Subordinate Lodge is required to forward '. 274
Must be forwarded without delay .285 286
How forwarded when two or more assessments are made at the'
same time ., __ 275
How advance payment of each member is kept and forwarded.."."" 277
Failure of Subordinate Lodge to forward "" 286
How account of, with member is closed, at death or withdrawal
263, 264, 278
Arrearages received, to be forwarded upon first draft thereafter . 279
Manner of forwarding 287 290
How receipted for *.".....' 291
To be turned over to Supreme or Grand Receiver _' 292
Fee to be forwarded with _ _\ .'_28i, 282
Monthly statement of. to be made and sent to each Subordinate'Lodge' 294
Shall not be drawn upon except with approval of Finance Commit-
tee 61,180
BENEFICIARY SYSTEM.
Outline of Chapter V, page 38.
BONDS OF OFFICERS.
Clause to be contained in all 403
In Subordinate Lodges, must be executed and approved before" "in-
stallation _ 402
How kept -*.".'.*....... '412, 413
(See separate titles of officers.)
BY-LAWS.
Must be adopted by every Subordinate Lodge 356
How adopted and altered by Subordinate Lodges.. 354
Grand Lodge ...: ' 126
CARD, CLEARANCE.
How obtained 618
Difft-rence from withdrawal card ..". 619
Duty of Lodge to grant to a member in good standing 621
Proceedings, if application for, is refused. 620'
Not to be granted for a longer term than six months 622
Member receiving, to pay dues up to time of expiration... 623
Fee for, to be fixed by the Lodge 622
May be annulled for cause -...- 624
Member holding, to be under control of Lodge issuing 625
To notify Recorder, and to forward assessments .. 625
Deposit of , in jurisdiction in which issued 627'
Duty of Committee and Recorder 628-
Notice to Lodge from which issued . 629
Duty of Lodge from Avhich issued, duty of Recorder, etc 630
Expiration of time on 631
168
Deposit of, in different jurisdiction 632
Fees to be paid upon 682
Beneficiary Certificate to be cancelled 632
Duty of Recorder of Lodge receiving 632
Of Lodge issuing 632
Beneficiary deposit to be forwarded, when 633
May be deposited by brother over fifty years of age 634
How obtained by members of defunct Lodges 37&
Foith of .- -- - Appendix, page 151
To be printed and provided only by Supreme Lodge 2
CARD, FINAL.
How obtained 635
Form of Appendix, page 151
To be printed and provided only by Supreme Lodge 2
CHARGES AND OFFENXES.
Violation of laws, etc - 637
Unlawful use of funds 63&
Lnmoral or imbecoming conduct 640
Charges to be made in writing 641
To be read at stated meeting 642
Accused to be notified -- 642
To have privilege of counsel 643
Charges to be referred to a committee 642
Proceedings of committee upon 643
Action of Lodge upon 643
Two-thirds vote required, when 644
Failure of accused to appear 646
Witnesses may be called who are not members of the Order 647
Members of whatever rank may be tried in Subordinate Lodge 648
OflBcers under charges shall continue to officiate unless otherwise
ordered - 649
( See Appeals.)
CHARTER.
Of Supreme Lodge by the Legislature of Kentucky. Appendix, page 160
Cannot be obtained by Subordinate Lodge from legislature, without
consent of Grand Lodge - 349
CHARTERS.
To Grand Lodges and to Subordinate Lodges under immediate jur-
isdiction, to be issued by Supreme Lodge 2
Chromatic seal to be attached to -.. 95
For all Lodges, to be printed and provided by Supreme Lodge 2
Revocation of Grand Lodge 166, 167
Surrender of Subordinate Lodge 369
Forfeiture of " " - 370
COLORS.
Distinguishing, of Supreme, Grand and Subordinate Lodges 580
COMMITTEE OF INVESTIGATION.
Duty of - 475,476,479
Recommender, not to be oneof 477
Majority may report - 478
Cannot report until constitutional time — 480
Unfavorable report of, is a rejection 481
COMMITTEES OF SUBORDINATE LODGES.
Relief Committee, duties of 459
Business Committee, appointment of 412
Dutiesof 4o8
Committee of Investigation 475
All committees appointed by the Master "Workman, unless otherwise
ordered -- - - 457
Auditing Committees; appointment and duties of 412
CONSTITUTIONS. HOW AMENDED.
(See Amendments.)
169
CROSSING THE HALL.
Meaning of term as used in Ritual
DEATH OF MEMBER.
Notice of, to Supreme or Grand Recorder oor
Proof of.- - •«*<
Duties of Supreme and GrkndRVcordVr upon recVivinffn^^^^ S?
Sr^^Q^" K^''^^''^.^^^^';^^^ <^° ^^^^ order for dealh benefi? ' ' io
"i^l^^J^^ilSJ^lSJS^^^^-^'^^^^^^^^^ ""'
Jow assessment account is closed, upon oro ^f..
Amount of $2,000 must be paid without an'y deduc'tYon ' -~
376
Howassessment'accountiscTos'edrupon''^ Vkq" ^^^
Amount of $2,000 must be paid without an'y deduc'tYon ' 268
Beneficiary deposit of one dollar to be forwarded, upon" " Ss
DECISIONS.
Of Supreme Lodge are law throughout the Order . 84
pr^erSerodge^'''^T.^/'''"^'' ^'^ ^'^^^^^ "°^^«« changed- by "Su- ^*
Not to be made in answer "to 'a'bitrac't'^ue'sYions 85
DEFUNCT OR SUSPENDED LODGES
Members of, may receive cards
^melTts'"^"^ ^"^ ''^'''^'^ th^e'e mo"nth's"in'arreafi'on'a'ss'ess-
' Stand suspende'd". if'sYx mo'iiths'i'n arrea'r's" 377
Must deposit card within six months qrfi
Funds anf 'iSlc¥s'?f'"l.^"'.^.'"fP^"^^^^ from the'Order. ::::::'.::;: 3^
DEGREES.
Remarks concerning
Must be conferred at state'd'me'eti'n'gs ^
Not more than one degree to be confe'rre'd up'on'same"membe'r';t
one meetmg without a dispensation ^ Ml 502 ^0^
Fee for dispensation for conferring ' ^^' ^
l^XltiS^tfr^^^Lt^^^^^^^^^ wHtte'n consent:::::: I
'^ti^tion".''."/^'; '':!?"^ ^""^ *^^''^' t^^^e made Ymmediately'after'i'nY
Balloting upon ap'pHc'ation 'for '.".'.".".' " Vin" fjf
Two black balls reject an apphcation f o'r V.".". "' n]i
Second application for, not to be entertained for,'mo'nth 5io
week?'!.''' "^''' '^' ^''^' ^'^^"«°' by failure to appearVforfo-ur
^t^re^mS^'^^'^l^^^^^^^
Applicants for must 'c'omply "with'benefic'iary a'rt'icl'e 517
Degree work uniform throughout the Order . sJfi
Fees for conferring ^9—- gg
Grand Lodges may provide for but one ballot for'alTthr'e'e" ' 513
DEGREE OF HONOR.
How and by whom conferred ^iq cnn
Oreranization of Degree of Honor Lo'd'gesV V ' ?^
Officers and their duties.... "" -oi
Election and appointment of officers .'.'." Vok" ^ok
^'■S?ru?SSlKfn'aTetS|/°' -"-^ig; n^to bVeiVered on ^
Semi-annual pass-word of, to be communicate'd to district 'deputy" 528
DEPUTY GRAND MASTER WORKMEN
Are not Officers of Grand Lodges mi
Duties of, etc " ]ll
May use printed seal of Grand Lodge:.'::.'."::.'.':: 666
DEPUTY SUPREME MASTER WORKMEN
May be appointed by the Supreme Master Workman . 79
Are not Officers of the Supreme Lodge V^IW^^ 80
170
Compensation of, for instituting Grand and Subordinate Lodges 81
Instructions to, Chapter XXIV 125
Charter application 1'.
Age of applicants I ./.
Yee for membership and degrees 1
Medical examination
Balloting between Charter applicants
Number of persons to constitute a Lodge
Addition of names to Charter application
Signing contract and directing payment of Beneficiary Fund
Instructions to new Lodges
Returns and reports to Supreme Master Workman and Supreme
Recorder _.
Fee for instituting Lodge
DISPENSATIONS.
Limitation of power to grant 157
For conferring degrees 501, 502, 50;3
Fee for 504
To extend Charter privileges in new Lodge 600
DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCES.
May be specified to presiding officer 636
Committee to be appointed and report made 636
If dissatisfaction continue, trial to be had in regular form 636
DUES.
Minimum amount of 554, 555
Time of commencement of 556
Non-payment of, disqualification for 219, 557, 558
(See also preliminary note to Chapter IX.)
Of brothers receiving sick benefits 545
Suspension for non-payment of - 221, 303, 304
ELECTIONS.
(See Officers )
EMBLEM.
Of the Order 563
Degree of Honor 581
EXPELLED MEMBERS.
Names of, to be forwarded by Recorders with monthly returns 146
Register of same to be kept in Supreme and Grand Lodges 146
Full alphabetical lists of, to be kept in each Subordinate Lodge 146
EXTENSION OF THE ORDER.
Restrictions upon the ..- 674, 675
FEES.
For degrees not to be less than five dollars in any case 549
In Lodges under immediate jurisdiction of Supreme
Lodge, not to be less than nine dollars 550, 551
No part of. can be paid back to members 5.52, 553
Grand Lodges may fix at any sum above five dollars . . 551
To accompany beneficiary remittance 281, 282
For Clearance Cards to be fixed by Lodge 622
For deposit of Card in new Lodge to be not less than two doUars... 601
In other Lodges, same 627
Grand Lodges may increase 614
For Beneficiary Certificate 194, 197, 198, 199
FINANCIER.
To pay over beneficiary moneys to Receiver each meeting night 444
To report in writing 444
Manner of keeping account of members' advance payment to Ben-
eficiary Fund -. 277
To keep assessment book 253, 254, 442
An account with each member 439
Receive moneys and pay over to Receiver 439
Notify members who are three months in arrears for dues 439
171
Notify the Master Workman when a member is six months in ar-
rears for dues A^g
Make out semi-annual financial return"!. 439
Make out report for per capita tax 439
Furnish the Recorder, at the end of the term, with aYist of members
and their standing . 439
Send out assessment notices "-'--".""*""" /."'."' " 441
Report members who are in arrears on beneficiary assessments 210' 445
Report when members are in arrears on assessments for six months,'
T>„,. * 301' 302
fay assessment arrearages received into the Beneficiary Fund, and
notity the Lodge 443
Duties of, may be varied by Grand Lodges, except a"s' to beneficiary
laws, etc _ ^ 440
FINES.
For neglect of duty to sick member 560
Officers for non-attendance ...'.1'". '"!. 561
Cannot be imposed upon members for noa-attendsince "...... "'.\. 562
FOREMAN.
Duties of ... 418 431
Is a member of Relief Committee 420
Becomes Master Workman, when ll[ll[imilVi[\[[ 419
FORMS.
No. 1.
•' 2.
Application for membership Appendix, page 137
Medical Examiner's report " •' 137
"■ 3. Application for beneficiary certificate "
" 4. Beneficiary certificate "
" 5 Death report _. .'.".'.'.[.. "
•' 6. Change of direction as to payment of ben'-
eficiary certificate "
*' 7. Beneficiary monthly report from "Subordi-
nate Lodge '•
•' 8. Semi-annual report ""l'']][.[[l "
" 9. Beneficiary certificate register book..!!--" "
•' 10. Assessment notice "
" 11. Financier's assessment book !!!! "
*' 12. Clearance card "
" 13. Final card !!.!!!!!! "
" 14. Receiver's cash book ' " "
"15. Roll book !!!!!!!-'!!!.'!!
•' 16. Finanier's A. O. U. W. return !!!!!!!! "
" 17. Financier's receipt to members "
" 18. Receiver's receipt to Financier •'
" 19. Subordinate Lodge warrant "
"20. Bond of Officers !"!.!
" 21. Receipt for death benefit cancelling benefi-
ciary certificate '•
"22. Forms of trials !!! '•
(A.) Charge
(B.) Notices of charges ! !!!!!!!!
(C ) Notice of time of investigation !.!
(D.) Committee's report !!!!!
(E.) Notice of judgment !!
(F.) Notice of appeal .',"
(G.) Appeal -.. !!!
(H.) Answer to appeal
( I.) Certificate to transcript
FUNDS.
Beneficiary, to be kept separate -. - 267, 269
Of Subordinate Lodge only to be paid out upon orders drawn upon
the Receiver 366
Officers to deposit in their official capacity ! 407
Unlawful use of funds, penalty for 639
141
142
143
144
145
146
149
150
150
151
151
152
152
153
154
154
154
154
155
155
172
FUNERALS.
Attendance of members at 673
Regalia to be used at 576, 577
GENERAL LAWS.
May be adopted by the Supreme Lodge 2
Can only be altered by a vote of two thirds of the members enrolled, 107
GRAND FOREMAN.
Duties of 142
GRAND GUIDE.
Duties of 148
GRAND LODGES.
Are established by authority of the Supreme Lodge 108
Are formed upon the petition of ten or more Subordinate Lodges
in a State, District or Territory Ill
Cannot be instituted until all arrearages due the Supreme Lodge
are paid 110
Are composed of Past Master Workmen in good standing 108
Have full control and authority over their Subordinate Lodges, sub-
ject to appeal to the Supreme Lodge '. 121
Must adopt uniform constitution for Subordinate Lodges, consist-
ent with general laws, etc 121
Must enforce the laws and regulations of the Order in their juris-
dictions 123
May issue beneficiary certificates, and collect and disburse Benefi-
ciary Fund in accordance with rules of Supreme Lodge 125
May adopt constitutions and by-laws, subject to approval 126, 127
May provide for a twelve months' term in Subordinate Lodges 124
Cannot set aside their constitutions -. 128
May transact legislative business on a representative basis 156
Suspension of, for failure to pay per capita tax or make returns, 163, 164
Forfeiture of Charter 166
Must comply with the requirements of the Supreme Lodge as to
ritualistic work 168
Blue, the distinguishing color of 169
Meetings, time of 170
May reduce or abolish fee for beneficiary certificate .- . 194,199
Maj' provide for but one ballot upon application for the three de-
grees 513
GRAND LODGE OFFICERS.
Enumeration of 113
To be elected at annual meeting 113
Extension of term unlawful 116
To hold their offices until their successors are elected and qualified, 114
Eligibility... 117, 118
Installation of . - 119, 120
Vacation of office by failure to file bond within specified time 153
(See separate titles, Orand Master Workmayi, etc.)
GRAND LODGES, AS SEP.IRATE JURISDICTIONS.
When and how set apart 174, 175
Conditions to be complied with .. 174
To manage beneficiary fund as prescribed by the Supreme Lodge.. 176
Responsibility cf, for assessments on deaths previous to separation, 177
Not entitled to any surplus moneys in beneficiary fund of Supreme
Lodge. 178
May provide for increase of beneficiary fund 182, 183
Shall revert to jurisdiction of Supreme Lodge if membership be-
comes less than 2,000 185
May provide for sinking or relief fund 184
GRAND MASTER WORKMAN.
Duties of - 140
Office of, does not become vacant 141
GRAND OVERSEER.
Duties of - 143
173
GRAND RECORDER.
General duties of 144
To make monthly and yearly reports to Supreme Recorder 145
Duties of, in connection with lists of expelled members 146
In Grand Lodges under immediate jurisdiction of the Su-
preme Lodge 171
In Grand Lodges set apart as separate jurisdictions, 179, 180, 181
To report beneficiary fund to Supreme Recorder 181
"Who has served two years consecutively may be entitled to honors
of P. G. M. W 134
GRAND RECEIVER.
Duties of, in general 147
In Grand Lodges set apart as separate beneficiary juris-
dictions 179
GRAND TRUSTEES.
Three to be elected at institution of Grand Lodge 115
One to be elected each year, after Grand Lodge is established 115
Term of office, of 115
Duties of 149
GRAND WATCHMAN.
Duties of 148
INCORPORATION OF SUPREME LODGE.
Act of Legislature of Kentucky Appendix, page 160
Acceptance by Supreme Lodge " " 133
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.
When to take place 393, 394
Not to be public 398
To be at stated meeting 399, 400
In Subordinate Lodges under immediate jurisdiction 397
INSTALLING OFFICER.
Duties of .- 395, 396
Who may be 396, 397, 399
"INSURANCE."
Term not to be used on official papers.. 676
INVITATIONS,
To receptions, excursions, etc., not to be accepted by Supreme
Lodge, except by a two-thirds vote 92^
IRREGULAR ADMISSION TO THE ORDER.
Status of member obtaining 662
JEWELS OF OFFICE.
Description of... 565
JUNIOR WORKMEN.
Duty of, to sick or disabled members 506
Amenable to laws as other members 507
Rights of, in Lodge 508
To attention and aid 509
Liability for dues - ...556
'Per capita tax for, not required 162
LIQUORS.
Intoxicating, prohibited at banquets, etc 678
MASTER WORKMAN,
To preside at Lodge meetings, preserve order and enforce the laws, 412
To decide questions of order.. 412
To act as judge of elections - 412
To appoint all committees, unless otherwise ordered by the Lodge, 412
To sign orders for moneys - 412
Not entitled to vote, except in election of officers and balloting for
candidates 412
To have casting vote in case of tie - 412
To open and close the Lodge in due form 412
174
To appoint business and Auditing Committees 412
To hold bonds of subordinate officers 412
Is chairman of Relief Committee 459
Duty to take care of Rituals... 414
Office of , does not become vacant 419
Eligibility to office of 408, 4'ld, 411
Is justified in refusing to entertain a question he believes contrary
to constitution 657
Is not entitled to rank of P. M. W. if he resigns before the end of
the term... 540
Re-election of, does not interfere with right to rank of P. M. W 541
MEDICAL EXAMINERS.
Must be regular physicians 467, 474
Lodge may elect more than one examiner, who must be members, if
practicable 473
Examinations made by regular physicians not members of the Or-
der may be accepted: when 471
Should report applicants whom they find physically disqualified 472
MEDICAL EXA3IINER'S REPORT.
Form of Appendix, page 137
Must accompany application 467
Concluding certificate of, must be read in Lodge 470
Whole to be read, when called for 470
To be forwarded to Supreme or Grand Recorder 195
When unfavorable, constitutes a rejection of the applicant 472
MINUTES OF SUBORDINATE LODGE.
Can only be approved at stated meetings 661
Record of suspension of beneficiary certificates to be entered upon, 210
Record of amount of beneficiary fund forwarded to be entered
upon 273
Record of Application, etc. , to be entered upon 482
MONEY.
( See Funds. )
NEW LODGES.
Petitition for Charter for 598
No one can become Charter member of, except signers of applica-
tion...,. 599
Extension of Charter privileges to 600
Joining by card 601, 602
Duty of Recorder of, to notify Lodges from which cards were is-
sued ..629, 630
Duty of instituting officer with regard to — assessments of member
joining by card. 602
Expelled or suspended members cannot become Charter members of, 604
Applicants for, must undergo medical examination 605
Applications and certificates to be forwarded by instituting officer, 606
Issue of beneficiary certificates to members of 202
Balloting by petitioners for 607
Instruction in degrees in 608
Election of officers in 609
Term of officers in... 610
Trustees of _ 611
Fee for degrees in 612, 613
For deposit of card in 614
For Charier of 615
Supplies to -.- 616
Not to be instituted but by regularly authorized instituting officer.. 617
(See Deputy Supreme Master Workman — instructions to.)
OBJECTS OF THE ORDER.
Enumeration of -. 658
ODES.
Must be used as printed in ritual 596
Printing of, by Lodges, not prohibited 372
175
OFFCERS.
(See Supreme Lodge Officers, Grand Lodge Officers, Subordinate
Lodge Officers : also separate titles of Officers.)
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Master Workman can revert to an order of business without a motion, 660
OVERSEER.
Duties of- - 422
Is a member of Relief Committee , ...'.'../. 459
Does not preside in absence of Master Workman and Foreman^un-
less Grand Lodges so provide 434
PASS-WORDS.
Semi-annual, when promulgated 589
All brothers who are not suspended, entitled to ..590, 591
Cannot be given to member of another Lodge on ver-
bal Order 592
Must be communicated to Subordinate Lodges by Dis-
trict Deputy in person 593
Degree word must be taken up by Guide, when 588
Right of visiting member without lower degree 584
Visitor must possess semi-annual and third degree 586
Master Workman proper officer to instruct members in 585
Cannot instruct visiting brother except on writ-
ten authority 587,592
How taken up at opening of Lodge '. 588
PAST GRAND MASTER WORKMAN (ACTING).
OfiBce of , how filled 131
Vacancy, how filled 131
Duties of 150
PAST GRAND MASTER WORKMEN.
Cannot be elected except at organization of new Grand Lodge . 129
When a Grand Lodge has not a sufficient number for Representatives,
the Supreme Lodge will confer the rank upon Past Master Work-
men elected as Representatives 130
Rule in regard to attaining honors of 133
Grand Recorders who have served two years, may be created 134
To be created only by service, or as otherwise provided for by the
Supreme Lodge 135
PAST MASTER WORKMAN (SITTING).
Duties of 529, 530
Absence of, or vacancy in office _. 531
Station of. may be filled pro tern 531
Vacancy in office, how filled in Lodges having no Past Master Work-
man ..^ 5.32
Does no hold over when Master Workman is re-elected 533
Lodge must fill the position when Master Workman is re-elected ... 533
PAST MASTER W^ORKMAN.
How title is acquired 5.35
Representative elected to form new Grand I^odge, becomes 534
Elected at institution of new Lodge.. 536
Rank acquired by passing the Master Workman's chair. .536, 537
A Master Workman who resigns before the expiration of term, not
entitled to the honors 540
A Master Workmen re-elected becomes a Past Master Workman at
the close of his first term 541
Rank, when duly attained, not lost by resignation of office 538
Who Grand Lodges must confer degree upon 542
May be admitted to Supreme Lodge as visitor 78
Is eligible to appointment on Grand Lodge Committee, whether a
Representative or not 117, 118
Is eligible to office in Grand Lodge, although not a Representative.. 117
Rank not attained by service without servings the majority of the
meeting of term or remainder of terra 542
Officer filling chair at end of term, to become 384
176
PAST SUPREME MASTER WORKMAN (ACTING).
Shall perform such appropriate duties as are required of him .. .. 51
Shall succeed to duties of Supreme Master Workman, when 52
Is entitled to a vote 53
Vacancy in office of " '..""^mil'lll 53
PAST SUPREME MASTER WORKMAN.
Take precedence according to date of attaining honors 31
Entitled to all rights of membership in Supreme Lodge, except the
right to vote 71
PAST SUPREME OFFICERS.
Oldest to preside in Supreme Lodge, when 72
PER CAPITA TAX.
Grand Lodges to pay five cents for each member under their juris-
diction on the 1st of January 160
Grand Lodges instituted after January 1st not to pay...".""..*.."" 161
Not to be paid on Junior or Senior Workman Degree members 162
From Subordinate Lodges under immediate jurisdiction of Supreme
Lodge 161, 352, 397
Grand Lodges control subject of, within their jurisdictions 353
PRINTING AND SUPPLIES.
Charters, rituals and cards to be furnished only by the Supreme
Lodge 2
Supreme Recorder to receive proposals for 103
Finance Committee to award contracts for '. 58
Printing of secret work or withdrawal, clearance or traveling
cards by a Lodge, a cause for suspension 372
Ode cards not included in prohibited work 372
PROCESSIONS.
Not to take place without special permission 669
PUBLICATIONS.
Reflecting upon Lodges or members 670
RECORDER.
To send names of expelled members, with monthly returns 146
Keep alphabetical recoi d of all persons expelled from the Order, 146
Make monthly report of beneficiary certificates 222
Keep minutes of Lodge proceedings 426
Attest all orders 426
Make out semi-annual report 426
Make out monthly report 426, 433
Conduct the correspondence of the Lodge 426
Have charge of seal and records 426
Notify applicants when elected.. 426
Give notice of transfers of membership into or out of the Lodge, 426
Make record of suspension of certificate 210
Make entry in the minutes of renewal of beneficiary certificates,
215, 216 .
Make record of forwarding of Beneficiary Fund 428
Note in register book the renewal of beneficiary certificates, with
date _ 429
Enter Financier's report upon minutes 271
Give notice of reinstatements 315.431
Death of member 227
Send all notices and reports not otherwise provided for 432
Forward Medical Examiner's Certificate and notice on reinstate-
ment of suspended member .- 320
Forward application for beneficiary certificate, etc 195
RECEIVER.
To keep a separate and distinct account of the Beneficiary Fund... 269
Duty of, when two or more assessments are made at the same time,
275 276
Duty to forward Beneficiary Fund immediately, 212, 213, 273, 2&3, 284,' 285
To receive all moneys from Financier ., 434
177
To Pay all orders properly drawn on him 434
Keep correct account of moneys received and paid out 4^4
Keep Beneficiary Fund separate ------. - Zi: tol
Forward Beneficiary Fund upon receipt of notice 4d4, 4dD
Required to give bond ---:, 7^
To forward required fee with Beneficiary Fund . - - *5 ^
REGALIA. ^ ^ 7
Regulated by Supreme Lodge - '
Subordinate Lodges must procure and use --■ ^o°
Description of Supreme Lodge •!',*' iL'i
Grand Lodge..-. - ^';-^J,f
Subordinate Lodge k^LkA
Funeral ' fes
Procession - ^ix
Degree of Honor - ^'|
Wearing of, in Lodge room - --- - '
In public procession ^"*
Emblem of the Order - gg^
Badge of. the Order V.565, 566
Ofiflcers jewels '
REINSTATEMENT. o.,. o^a
Of member holding final card ^-- Vo ' t^^
Of member suspended for non-payment of dues or assessments. .. . 615
Of member suspended under penal laws.-.. .- ---- ^^^
May take place after member is fifty j^ears of age ^l», ^ly
Amount to be paid upon ---- j V^'"""i'^V^';;;i;i'^V ' ^-^n
Arrearages of Assessments to be forwarded to Grand Recorder 3^0
Notice of, and medical certificate to be forwarded. .......-.----■- -- ^M
Applicant for, must apply in same manner as applicant for initia- ^^^
Fee*^f° r^ to go Ynto Library Fund or Lodge Fund . - - - --.-.- - - - - 315
Final card, if issued or proof of its loss, must be produced upon ap- ^^^
OMbenS;iary'certificaVe must be produced or shown to be "lost.... 325
After penal suspension for a specified time ^^^
Of member of suspended Lodge - - . - - - - ,;-----%- " " %7,a
To be made only in Lodge to which suspended member belonged 328
Of person holding final card may be made in any Subordmate Lodge ^^^
Canno^tU^'SSedVreconsM^
RENEWAL OF BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATE.
Within three months from forfeiture ~
Not to take effect until record is made *|"
Within six months from forfeiture.-..- — ------------ '
All assessments made during suspension to be paid up ^i*
^^^sfJsubordinate Lodges, Supreme Recorder, Grand Recorder, etc.)
^^"T''hfe^?7reT5iIV?f=™ ^^o'JSe Lodge when new Grand ^^^
Lodge is to be formed - -------. - ^^.
Tn he Past Master Workmen in good standing - - - -
Quota o^ may bf filled by election of Master Workmen degree mem-
^bers, When the Lodge has not three Past Master Workmen IW
Election of, after Grand Lodge is formed
REPRESENTATIVES OF SUPREME LODGE. ^3
Each Grand Lodge entitled to three „a
Must be Past Grand Master Workmen . v -^----; Y--J-„-f-if-to par
Shall not be enrolled as members, if their Grand Lodge tails to pay ^^
assessments or make returns - --/"■'"; 76
Vacancy in office of, may be filled by appointment ^|^
Sybfefefte^d'VomVoVew^^^^
A^XeS^^SS^i^l^eVfroii^whicht^
178
RITUALS.
Must not be taken from Lodge room 594
Officers may copy lectures from, how 59-4
RULES OF ORDER.
Of Supreme Lodge 88
"Roberts' Rules of Order " the parliamentary manual for Supreme
and Grand Lodges 65&
(See Subordinate Lodge Rules of Order.)
SEALS.
Impress of Supreme and Grand Lodges to be used by Supreme and
Grand Recorders 93
Electrotype, to be used by Supreme and Grand Master Workmen. .. 93
Chromatic, to be attached to Charters issued by Supreme Lodge... 94
Rules in regard to. 666
District Deputies may use printed, of Grand Lodge 666
SECRET JOURNAL.
To contain a record of the secret work of the Order 87
To be in the possession of the Supreme Master Workman. 87
SECRET WORK.
Under absolute control of the Supreme Lodge 8
Obligations must be used as given by Supreme Lodge 595
SEPARATE JURISDICTIONS.
(See Grand Lodges as Separate Beneficiary Jurisdictions.)
SICK BENEFITS.
Subordinate Lodges may or may not provide for 543, 544
General provisions relating to 545
SICK AND DISABLED MEMBERS.
Duty of Relief Committee concerning 459
Members to attend to 547, 548
SIGNS.
Master Workman the proper officer to instruct members in 585
Cannot instruct visiting brother in, without writ-
ten authority .- 587
Visiting brother must be in possession of 586
SPURIOUS LODGES.
Penaltj' for countenancing 665
Member of, not to be received in regular Lodge 665
STATED MEETINGS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES.
Under immediate jurisdiction of Supreme Lodge, held weekly 338
Grand Lodges may permit their Subordinates to meet once in two
weeks, or semi-monthly 124
When meetings are not weekly, the term of officers must be twelve
months 1^
SUBORDINATE LODGES.
Form of style or title 329
Not to be named after living persons 3:30
How numbered 109
Cannot consist of less than ten members 332, 33.3, 334
Quorum for transaction of business 336, 337
Stated meetings of 338
May be postponed when falling on a legal holiday 340
Special meetings of 341, .342
May not hold meetings on Sunday 346
Semi-annual terms of 347
Cannot be independent of their Grand Lodges 348
Cannot become incorporated without permission of Grand Lodge.. 349
Power of. to control their own affairs 350
Disposal of funds and property 351
Per capita tax from 3.52, S3
Power to make bylaws 354, 355
Must adopt bj'-laws 356
179
Monthly reports from 357,358,360
bemi-annual reports from 359 350
Must transact all business, when openrin Master Workman degree,' 361
Right of visiting in " ' 3g2
Wearing of regalia in 363
Have no right to appear in public in regalia," without permission 364
sustaining of libraries in ' 357
Surrender of charter of """." 369
Suspension of, for various causes ^Ill^l""! "1 370
For contempt . ""lllll["[\"'. 371
For illegal printing.., W^\W.lll][\"" 372
Disposal of funds, etc '..'..'..'..'.. 373
Status of when Grand Lodge is suspended ."""1. 375
Reorganization of. when permissible ''.[..l"'"]l 378
Membership in two at same time unlawful ...V." '. 365
General fund of, how paid out _. .^..'"111""""/ 366
Library fund of y....l I'll' '..'.I" '.'.'. 367
Status of, informally organized l.'--""Il*im!I""! 617
Reinstatement of, after suspension *"""!!'".! 374
SUBORDINATE LODGE OFFICERS.
Of whom consisting 379
To be elected semi-annually ""^"".'"ll.Iim"!' 379
If Lodge meets semi-monthly, term of, to be one year".''. """"*! 339
Grand Lodges may make term of, one year in all cases 134
To hold office until their successors are elected and installed .. .382
Honors to belong to brother filling vacancy till end of term 384
Nominations for 385,386,387
Election of, how conducted 388, 389, 390
A majority of all votes cast, necessary to elect '.."V. ' 389', 391
Installation of, when and by whom conducted 393^ 396
Not to be public .' 286
Must be at stated meeting H" 399
Power of Grand Lodges over subject 400
In Subordinate Lodges under immediate jurisdiction of
Supreme Lodge 397
Relative rank of 401
Bondsof, to be approved before installation. ../.VAVf ///... ."."'402. 405
Must give new bonds when re-elected 406
To deposit and pay out money officially ." 407
May vacate office by absence from meetings .' ...453, 532
May be removed for inattention or misconduct 454
Are liable to suspension for non-payment of dues or assessments .. 456
Vacation of office, by absence _... 532
(See separate titles of efficers.) ""
SUBORDINATE LODGE RULES OF ORDER-Chapter XXV, Page 128
[ The figures refer to the numbers of the Rules.]
Adjournmeiit, motion for 52
Amendment, motion for "/.". ..I'..!"""..!...! 2^1
To amend an ...'. 25
Form of 26
By substitute l.lliVil.ll.l[[lViVll".l 27
Appeal from decision of Chair """ 8
Debate upon . 9
Blanks, how filled "III"!!"!.. 28
Committee, mover of resolution for, usually named first upon!!!!!! 43
Chairman of 42
Member not compelled to serve on more than two 44
Reception of report of 46
Discharged, without motion when report is received ... 47
Report of, may be amended, etc 45
Debate, order in 12-19
Limiting in advance 48
Decorum in the Lodge 10
Disorderly conduct 11
Divigion of the Lodge 30
Of the question 29
180
Indefinite postponement, effect of 41
Liie on the table, motion to ."""-'.'.".. '."IJ.JJJ""!"!. 35
Taking up subject after adoption of motion to".! . 36
Master Workman shall preserve order, etc. 3
Decide questions of order and law 3,4
When entitled to vote 5
Must call Foreman to the chair, if wishing to de-
bate 6
Absence of 7
Can speak from chair on an appeal 9
3Iember not to be interrupted ! 14
Conduct of, in debate .'.'!1".'. II. .!!'.'".. 13
To take his seat, when called to order '.... 15
Not to speak twice, etc 16
To designate officer and member by proper rank 19
Not to reflect upon Lodge, etc 19
Motion, must be stated before debate 20
May be prefaced by explanation 21
Cannot be withdrawn, without consent, after being stated
from the chair 22
Motions not subject to amendment, what 32
Not debatable, what 33
Precedence of 34
Order of business may be suspended 2
Postponement, to certain time 34
Indefinite 34
Effect of 41
Previous question, call for 37
If not sustained 38
Question of order to be decided without debate 4
Reading papers, etc 49-51
Reconsider, motion to 39
Reconsideration, effect of 41
Suspension of rules 53
Yeas and nays, call for 31
SUNDAY.
Business meetings, excursions, etc., of Lodges, prohibited, on 664
SUPREME FOREMAN,
To perform duties appropriate to his office 33
To succeed to ofiBce of Supreme Master Workman in case of va-
cancy 32
To act with Supreme Master Workman and Supreme Overseer in
approving official bonds 29
SUPREME GLIDE.
To perform duties appropriate to his station 48
SUPREME LODGE.
Name and style of 1
Jurisdiction and powers of 2
Has origi nal jurisdiction over all subjects pertaining to the welfare
of the Order 2
Enactments and decisions of, are supreme law in the Order 2
Appellate jurisdiction of, 2
Power to issue Charters '. 2
Over Grand and .Subordinate Lodges 2
To regulate unwritten work 2
Provide and print charters, rituals, cards, etc 2
Make assessments for revenue 2
Promote honor and welfare of the Order 2
Shall issue beneficiary certificates, or cause them to be issued. 4
"SVhat laws of, are general 5
Power to extend the Order 6
Regulate regaha. emblems, etc. 7
Correct a Grand Lodge Constitution 9
Of whom composed 10
Annual meetings 11
181
Special meetings J*
Quorum for business - - J^
Standing committees, appointment of o4, 5&
Special committees, appointment of ^|^
Voting, ratio and manner of - ^'
Visitors ix
Rules of order °*
Order of business - ^"
Parliamentary manual ^^
Not to accept invitations, unless by a two-thirds vote y^
Distinguishing color of, purple qs qq
Financial year to begin March 1st \m
Mileage and per diem ---- ;""
Moneys, how paid out ^"^' }^*
Revenue of - - z]it
Constitution of, how amended - j^2
General laws, how amended by ai «-
Decisions of.- k-^T^^^
Regahaof.... --- V'-jr-y'V ' qq
Invitations not to be accepted by, without a two-thirds vote J^
SUPREME LODGE COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.
Appointed at beginning of annual meeting, to serve during the meet- ^^
ing fi5
Dutiesof "°
SUPREME LODGE COMMITTEE OR RETURNS.
To be appointed at the beginning of each annual meeting o<
To examine and report upon all returns and credentials - oy
SUPREME LODGE FINAN^^E COMMITTEE.
To be appointed at the close of each annual meeting oo
To meet three days before time of annual meeting. - oo
To submit reports on or before second day of annual meeting oo
To examine all bills presented to the Supreme Lodge o»
To make out roll of mileage and per diem ^
To award contracts for printing and supplies ^
To Samine^books and^accounts of Supr'emeRecorder and Supreme ^
To makl^annuarstatemenV of property and assets an*d" liabiUties. - . . 58
To attest monthly statements of Supreme ^^licorder-^. -------- i>J
Order not to be made upon the Beneficiary Fund without their ap- ^^
AU bills to be' endors'e'd by a majority of, before payment 62
Chairman of, may select assistance, when "'^
SUPRET^IE LODGE COMMITTEE ON LAWS AND SUPERVISIO^.
To be appointed at the close of each annual meeting o^
To meet three days before time of annual meeting. • ^"
To submit reports on or before second day of meeting -------- - - - - ,
To report upon Constitutions. By-Laws, etc., of Grand Lodges, and
of Subordinate Lodges under immediate junsdiction. ---.-- -^---- o'
Reports of to be made to the Supreme Master -^ orkman during in- ^^
To examiiie"and "report upon'appeais and grievances during interim, 68
SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS. 14
Election and terms of - - 14
Election shall not take place until reports are made ^^
Eligibility - 19
Rank of ,. \. 32
If^not present' for in staYlationVSupreme may declare office ^
vacant 27
Bonds of, to contain specified clause --- 29
To be approved Ig
Salaries of, to be fixed before election ^^q
Mileage and per diem of .- 18
May act in capacity of Representatives
182
SUPREME MASTER WORE^IAX. 09
?SSS^ar^e SiclZ'eTuncSoSI when Vhe Supreme Lodge-i^nJ^^ "^
To re'iS?ate'Sub8rdinate Lodges under' the" immediaVe juris'diction ^
of the Supreme Lodge ,- v,V^\: " •" " " V " ;;; 29
Power to suspend officers and fill their places - ^
To grant dispensations and charters ^
To appoint deputies ^
To make annual report - '" " 29
EstabUsh semi-annual pass-word gy
ipprove'' official 'bondi: In con junc'tion ^th -Supreme- Foreman ^
and Overseer " 29
Sign all official documents ■-- W'^VuC^ 29
pirf orm such other duties as may be required of him ^
Exercise supervision over Grand Lodges . - - - ------ - qq
Install or cause Grand Lodge officers to be installed ^w
Vacancy in office of ----- rr"Ay:.'A^^ 82
Compensation of, for instituting a Grand Lodge - - - -
SUPREME OVERSEER. . , ^. , .-^^ 35
To perform duties appropriate to his station - --.- -----_
Succeed to duties of Supreme Master Workman when--^ -^
Act with Supreme Master Workman and Supreme foreman in_ ^^
approving official bonds '" '
SUPREME RECORDER. ^ r a 37
To record transactions of Supreme Lodge .^-.
Sign charters, dispensations, etc -- .^~
Keep financial account - 3~
Report to the Supreme Lodge --.. y-W'' 37
Conduct correspondence of the Supreme Lodge
Attend all meetings of the Supreme Lodge . -. • - - - - - -^ - - • - -^
Make monthly statement of Beneficiary Fund of Supreme ^
pJSfs?monthl7statement orBeneficiai^Fund"r^^^^^^^ from _^^
M?k?montmf repVrVs ofBeneficiary i^^^^^^ of separaVejurisdic'- ^^
tions - ---- - ■ M)
Publish monthly lists of expeUed members -
Make monthly statement of General Fund V"::^Var^iWt^^^' 4-^
Make record of Beneficiary Fund of each separate lurisd^tion 4.
Pay over General Fund to Supreme Receiver when amount ^^
reaches S5<3 - -.- v-'V- ' 44
Keep record of deaths in his jurisdiction ^^
Execute bonds - -- '26
Penalty of bond of -- 45
Have report printed before annual meeting „„
Receive proposals for printing and supplies ■
Duties of, upon formation of new Grand Lodge
SUPREME RECEFv'ER. , ^ <•„ 4fi
To take charge of Supreme Lodge funds and property ^
Pay orders properly drawn on him ^
Render itemized account ----- -- ^g
Deliver books and papers for examination ^^
Execute receipts, how 25
Shall give bond - - 26
Penalty of bond of
SUPREME TRUSTEES. 20
Senior in office ranks first - ---- ri)
To perform such duties as may be required - "^
SUPREME WATCHMAN. . . , ^,. , .• 49
To perform duties appropriate to his station
1B3
SUSPENSION. „. ^„„ .^ OQQ
Note in regard to - - 295,296,^,298
Cannot be imposed as a penalty for non-attendance at Lodge meet-
ings - :-;
( See below for various kinds of suspension.)
SUSPENSION OF BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATE.
When to take place for non-payment of assessment - - - ^^o
When and how reported and recorded oiV 91^
How removed ---■■ ^-VV 9ifi 217
For delinquency of Subordinate Lodge, effect 01.--.-- --■-■v-d "!«'
Causes forfeiture of no right except that of participation in Beneh- ^^
ciary Fund . - 9m' qn?
Status of member, during ....---...-------- ------ ■^'■°'. ^"
Does not deprive member of the right to vote or hold office . - ^ly
Takes place when member is suspended for non-payment ot dues or
for improper conduct ; I^gg
Note upon effect of -- ---- --
(See Renewal of Beneficiary Certificate.)
SUSPENSION FROM THE ORDER.
(See preliminary note to Chapter IX.) qp^
For non-payment of assessments for six months ~^^
Declaration of, by blaster Workman - ^^^
Take place without report - ^^^ ^0^
For non-payment of dues VV.,"Ao'.^»^ oc.' '
Not to take place for less than six months' arrearages of dues or as- ^^^
sessments ; .-•.--: :-:-'\ '"' ',306
Grand Lodges regulate the subject as to dues.
Non-attendance at Lodge meetings not a cause for .-... ;wo
Suspended member cannot be initiated as a new member ^u^
Cannot join another Lodge.-.-
Forfeits all claims to the Beneficiary Fund . . -ii^
Deprives member of all rights and benefits of the Order -iu., .im
For violation of laws of the Order, etc '^"^ "ij
For definite time, under penal laws ^^^
Indefinite - -
SUSPENSION OF GRAND LODGE. , , „ 163
For failure to pay per capita tax. or make returns - - ■ ----.--
Suboi diiate L?d|es revert to jurisdiction of Supreme Lodge, during ^^^
such suspension - -i^
Effect of, on Past Master Workman - ^
SUSPENSION OF SUBORDINATE LODGES. ^^^ ^„^ .^^^
Causes for - " ' '
TRUSTEES. 379
How elected, and term of -- - -- ^^2
Duties of -- - - 450
Required to give bonds
TRAVELING. ^ . . , . aarr aag
In foreign lands does not affect beneficiary rights oo^ ooo
UNWRITTEN WORK. r a ^ 2
Is regulated and controlled by the Supreme Lodge -------- „^
Cannot be altered or amended except by a two-thirds vote 00
VACANCY IN OFFICE. 32
Of Supreme Master Workman r-g
Representative to Supreme Lodge --" gg
Junior Past Supreme Master Workman ^^^
Grand Master Workman - loj
Acting Past Grand Master Workman ^^g
Master Workman - 453
By absence from Lodge meetings 455
How filled in Subordinate Lodge - 532
Declaration of, by Master Workman
184
WATCHMAN, INSIDE.
Duties of.. 450
WATCHMAN, OUTSIDE.
Duties of 441
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE ORDER.
How effected -. 635
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