PART IV.

LAWS AS TO LODGES.

SECTION

CHAPTER I.

THE NATURE OF A LODGE.

1. The Organisation of Lodges under Dispensation, .

2. Organisation of Chartered Lodges,

CHAPTER II.

THE RIGHTS OF LODGES.

1. The Rights of Lodges under Dispensation,

They cannot be represented in Grand Lodge,

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Only the Master and Wardens have a right to elect Can-

2. The Powers of Lodges working under Warrant of Constitution,
They have a right to retain possession of their Warrant of
Constitution,

To do all the work of ancient Craft Masonry,

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To transact all Business that can be legally transacted by
regularly congregated Masons,

To be represented at all Communications of Grand Lodge,
To increase their Numbers by admission of New Members,
To elect their Office-bearers,

To make Bye-Laws for their local government, subject to
approval of Grand Lodge,

To levy a subscription upon their Members,

To appeal to Grand Lodge from decision of their Masters,
To exercise penal jurisdiction over their own Members, and an
Unaffiliated Mason living within their jurisdiction,

To select a name for themselves,

To designate and change their time and place of Meeting,

It can make no Regulation in violation of Landmarks,
Its legislation must be prospective, not retrospective, .
It cannot repeal Bye-Laws except as provided,

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1. Legislative Powers (continued)—

It has the power of making Bye-Laws for its subordinates,
It grants Warrants of Constitution for establishment of Daughter

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It has right to impose fees on its Daughter Lodges,

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The Most Worshipful Grand Master has the right to convene
the Grand Lodge at any time and place,
Has the right to preside over every Assembly of the Craft

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Has the right to authorise Masons to congregate together and

form a Lodge,

Has the right to make Masons at sight,

Has a right to arrest the Charter,

2. The Past Grand Master, the Depute Grand Master, and the
Substitute Grand Master,

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CHAPTER IV.

GENERAL REGULATIONS OF GRAND LODGE.

1. Meetings for Business,

2. Grand Visitations,

3. Erection and Consecration of Lodges, with Ceremonial,
4. Enrolment of Entrants in the Books of Grand Lodge,

5. Certificate to Daughter Lodges,

6. Members of Grand Lodge, Proxy Commissions, &c.,

7. Precedency,

8. Diplomas,

9. Clothing and Jewels,

10. Regulations in Laying Foundation Stones, with Ceremonial,

11. Honorary Members,

12. Finance and General Management Committees,

13. Correspondence with Sister Grand Lodges,

14. Festivals,

15. Annual Circular, or Grand Lodge of Scotland's Reporter,

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The Charge Communicated,

Must commence at Regular Communication, .

Examinations must take place before the accused and accuser,

Final Decision,

No visitors permitted,

Testimony of Master Masons,

Testimony of Profanes,

Conclusion of the Trial,

The Verdict, .

CHAPTER IV.

MASONIC PUNISHMENT.

SECTION

1. Censure,

2. Reprimand,

3. Exclusion,

4. Suspension, Definite or Indefinite,

5. Expulsion,

B. Form of Commission by a Provincial Grand Master,

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G. Form of Process before the Grand Lodge and the Grand