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GENERAL INDEXTO THE

CONSTITUTIONS OF FREE &ACCEPTED MASONS

& THE

GENERAL REGULATIONS OF

ROYAL ARCH MASONS

NOTE: NUMBERS IN ITALICS REFER TO ROYAL ARCH REGULATIONS

INDEX

References are to Rules or Regulations; fi gures in italics refer to Royal Arch Regulations.

Abbreviations: p. page; pl(s). plate(s)

RULE OR REGULATION

Abroad See DISTRICT CHAPTERS; DISTRICT GRAND CHAPTERS; DISTRICT GRAND LODGES; DISTRICT LODGES

Accounts & Audit – CraftGrand Lodge

audit of 228(c)balancing of 228(c)circulation & presentation of 228(c)deposit of moneys to 228(a)inspection of 228(b)

LodgeAudit Committee duties 153maintenance of 153production & inspection for

Board of General Purposes 234Grand Master etc. 118Lodge members 153Provincial or District Grand Master 74

statement of 153surrender of books

on ceasing offi ce 143, 153on cessation of Lodge 188, 190

Provincial & District Grand Lodges 85audit of 85

Accounts & Audit – Royal ArchChapter 153Grand Chapter 79Provincial & District Grand Chapters 39

Act of Uniondeclaration in, concerning degrees p. 1

Adjournmentmeeting, of, prohibition against 137

AdmissionGrand Festival 12Grand Lodge, to 10, 49Lodges, to See under VISITORS

INDEXRULE OR REGULATION

Admonitionappeal against 185, 233, 278Board of General Purposes, powers of 233, 234Grand Offi cer, of, removal after 24Master, by 180Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Master, by 75misbehaviour in Lodge, for 180non-attendance on Grand Master, for 118penalty, as 179

Adviser to Grand LodgeGrand Registrar as 31

Agequalifi cations for initiation 157

AgendaGrand Lodge See GRAND LODGE (Business paper)

Allegiancetransfer of, on formation of Sovereign Grand Lodge 187

Almoner – Craftappointment of 104(a)jewel 250, pl 41precedence of 104(d)

Almoner – Royal Archappointment of 48election of 48jewel pl.37aprecedence of 48

‘Ample Form’opening & closing Grand Lodge 51

Annual Dues See also FEES & DUESfund of general purposes 269

Masonic Charitable Foundation, to 271remittance by Lodges 147

Annual Returns See RETURNS

Antient Charges & Regulationssummary pp. vii-ix

Antient Landmarks See LANDMARKS

Antiquity, Lodge of, No. 2collars 262immemorial constitution 101jewels 250

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Appeal See also APPEALS COURTSBoard of General Purposes, from decision of 185, 233, 234contumacy, cases treated as 74, 234differences between parties, from settlement of 184documents to accompany 185(i)exclusion against 182, 185Grand Secretary, action on receipt of 185(i)language employed in submitting 185(i)Lodge proceedings, against 155Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Master

from decision of 74, 75, 182(d), 185(i)report by 76

particulars required in 185(i)penalty, suspension of, pending 185, 233presentation, method of 185re-instatement on 182(a), (b)right of, generally 185Royal Arch, application of provisions 72, 73, 155, 179BSovereign Grand Lodges, formation

refusal to consider dispensation 186

Appeals Courtsappeal to, right of 185authority delegated to 4casting vote 276Commission

annual report by 279(iii)constitution from 272elected members 272

casual vacancies 275disqualifi cation 274

elected members (Metropolitan) 275(a)ballot, procedure 275(a)death or resignation 275(c)numbers, limitation as to 275(a)re-election of, eligibility for 275(d)removal from offi ce 275(c)term 275(a)vacancy 275(b)

elected members (Provincial) 275A(a)ballot, procedure 275A(a)death or resignation 275A(c)disqualifi cation under Rule 274 275A(c)re-election of, eligibility for 275A(d)removal from offi ce 275A(c)

panel 273membersdeath or resignation 273disqualifi cation 274eligibility 273

procedure for meetings 279(ii)procedure, rules of, making, etc., of 279(i)


Appeals Courts (cont.)Commission (cont.)

reports by 279(iii)special meetings 279(ii)vacancy 273

constitution 272, 276, 280decision by majority 276erasure or expulsion 76

decision, fi nality of 278(ii)dismissal of case 277(a) (iii)fi nding of fact, rule as to 277(d)

Grand Lodge consideration by 277(b), (c)report to 277(a)(i)(B)(D)

Grand Secretary, functions & dutiesBoard of General Purposes, direction by 233, 277ABrother invited to resign, recommendation 277(a)plea for clemency, desire to make, notice of 277(a)(i)(C)receipt of recommendation, action on 76, 277(a)(i)(A)(B)

invitation to Brother to resign 277(a)(ii), 277A, 278(i)laying before 233, 277(a)notifi cation to Lodge or Brother 185, 277(a)(i)(A)Panel for Clemency

consideration & report by 277(a)(i)(C)(D)constitution 280decision by 277(a)(i)(D)(E)fi nding of fact, bound by 277(d)report to 277(a)(i)(c)

plea for clemencyabsence of 277(a)(i)(B)desire to make, notice 277(a)(i)(A)hearing in Grand Lodge 277(a)(i)(E)making of 277(a)(i)(C)rules for conduct of 277(e)

Provincial or District Grand Master, report by 76substitution of penalty 277(a)(i)(C), 277(a)(ii), 278(i)(iv)suspension as penalty 76, 233, 277(b), 278(v)pending determination 185(i)

matters referable to 184(b), 233, 277(a)144members, nomination by President 276members, numbers of 276Panel

appointments by Grand Master 273members

death or resignation 273disqualifi cation 274

See also erasure or expulsion, abovePresident 273

selection of 276procedure, rules of 279(i), 277(e)right of appeal to 185voting on questions 276

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Application formsInitiation, for

deposit of, specifi cation of date in by-laws 164(c)particulars required 164(b)Provinces & Districts, despatch of duplicate in 164(a)transmission

Districts, in 174(a)electronic 191CGrand Secretary, to 164(a), 174(a)use of 159, 164, (a)

joining or re-joining membership, fordeposit of, specifi cation of date in by-laws 164(c)disposal after election 164(a)particulars required 164(b)Provinces & Districts, despatch of duplicate in 164(a)use of 159, 163(b), 164(a)

AppointmentsSee under title of body or offi ce

ApprenticesCharge concerning p. 144, 146apron 265, pls. 56, 57

Aprons – Craftdesigns 265entered apprentice 265, 268(a)Grand Offi cers

embroidered 265, pl. 52plain 265, pl. 53unornamented, when worn 265wearing by Provincial or District Grand Offi cers 266, 267

materials 268APrince of Wales’s Lodge, No. 259 265

Aprons – Royal ArchCompanions & Principals 96, pl. 47

emblem 96, pl 48Grand Offi cers 96

Armed Forcesactive list, members of, initiation of 161

Arrearsmembers in

cessation of membership 148Chapter 66B, 71contributions to Grand Lodge, etc., in respect of 147joining another Lodge, liability for 163(d)

members inpayment of 147, 163recording in returns 147rejoining 148


Assistant Director of Ceremonies – Craftappointment of, optional 104jewel 250, pl. 40

Assistant Director of Ceremonies – Royal Archjewel pl. 40

Assistant District Grand MasterSee ASSISTANT PROVINCIAL OR DISTRICT GRAND MASTERS

Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies – Royal Archjewel pl. 22

Assistant Grand Masterabsence of Grand Master & others, powers on 27, 50appointment of 18apron 265attendance on

Grand Wardens, by 29, 122Master, Wardens & Brethren, by 118

Board of General Purposes, attendance 223chain of offi ce 255, pl. 47especial Grand Lodge, summons of 13jewel 242, 249, pl. 3precedence of 5prefi x 6salute 6seniority, when more than one 27vacancy in offi ce of Grand Master, action on 14visitation of Lodges 122

Assistant Grand Offi cers – Craft See also under title of offi ce or offi cerappointment of 18aprons 265, pls. 23, 52, 53jewels 242, pl. 24precedence of 5

Assistant Grand Offi cers – Royal ArchSee also under title of offi ce or offi cerappointment of 2, 15aprons 96chains & collars 93jewels 86, pls. 17, 19, 22, 28Bsash 97, pl. 49

Assistant Grand Scribe Ejewel pl. 19

Assistant Grand Sojournerjewel pl. 17

Assistant Metropolitan Grand Superintendentappointment of 26(c)chain 94, pl. 26D

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Assistant Metropolitan Grand Superintendent (cont.)jewel 88, pl. 26Cqualifi cation of 26(c)(ii)registration of 26(c) (iii)registration fee 98(a)

Assistant Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Mastersadditional 67appointment & investiture of 66(a)(d), 67aprons 265, pls. 56, 57chain 256(i–iv), pls. 48, 49collars 260(i), pls. 54, 55full dress regalia, wearing of 256, 265, 268jewel 247, 249, pl. 28limitation of numbers 67past, jewel for 248powers & duties 66, 122qualifi cation of 66(b)registration fee 270(a)2salute 6visitation of Lodges 122

Assistant Scribe Ejewel pl. 42

Assistant Secretaryappointment of, optional 104jewel 250, pl. 43

Assistant Sojournerjewel pl. 39

Assistant to District Grand Principaljewel pl. 28B

Assistant to Provincial Grand Principaljewel pl. 28B

AuditSee ACCOUNTS & AUDIT

AuditorsChapter 153Grand Chapter 79Grand Lodge 228(c)Lodge 153qualifi cation & election of

Grand Chapter 79Grand Lodge 228(c)Provinces & Districts 85Royal Arch 39


Ballot – Craftadmission to Grand Lodge, for 49black ball in, for candidate 165candidate for initiation 159, 164

rejection 165urgency in case of 160

candidate for joining 163(a), 164casting vote See CASTING VOTEexclusion of member, for 181Grand Lodge, in 59Grand Treasurer, for 20

Scrutineers 21honorary member, for 167Master, for 105rejection of candidate 165Treasurer of Lodge 112

Ballot – Royal Archcandidates 66exclusion from Chapter 71, 73, 181(d)Honorary Members 167joining members 66offi cers of a Chapter 48Principals 48Treasurer 48vacancies in offi ce 54, 57

Bank AccountChapter 73, 153deposit of moneys of Grand Lodge in 228(a)Lodge 153

BehaviourCharges concerning pp. 147–150

Bi-Centenary Bar – Craftapplication for 252(b)design of 252(d), pl. 59Honorary Members, wearing by 252(c)qualifi cation for 252(b)wearing of 252(c)

Bi-Centenary Bar – Royal ArchHonorary Members 91

Bi-Centenary Charterfee 99

Bi-Centenary Warrantfee on grant of 270A

Black Ballelection, at 66, 165, 167

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Board of General Purposesaccounts, powers & duties as to 228adjudication

appeal against 185, 278power of 232

admonition, power of 233, 234appeal against decisions of 185, 233, 278appointed members See under members, belowattendance on

Brother in charge of Grand Lodge books & papers, by 228(b)Lodge offi cers & Brethren, summons to 234

audit of accounts, responsibilities as to 228(c)authority delegated to 4business

Grand Lodge 38precedence of 237

care of property & affairs of Grand Lodge, duty as to 227casual vacancies 223clemency, plea for, hearing

notice to Lodge or Brethren 277(a)(i)(F)notifi cation of, to 277(a)(i)(E)rules as to, power to make 277(e)

co-option to serve 224Committee of General Purposes, Royal Arch

same powers & duties 81Committees

appointment & powers 231disciplinary 232(b)invitations to attend 231recommendations & reports by 229

communicationsGrand Lodge, to 229to, in writing 236

complaintsadjudication on 232hearing of, quorum at 226members affecting 235reference of, to 184(a)(i)

constitution of 223correspondence, conduct of 230disciplinary powers 233, 234

delegation by Grand Lodge 4disqualifi cation of members See under members, belowDistricts in See DISTRICT BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSESeligibility to serve, co-opted members, as 224erasure, cases involving See ERASUREexpulsion, cases involving See EXPULSIONfi nances, Grand Lodge, control of 228(a)functions & duties as to See under APPEALS COURT

non-membersentitlement to papers, receipt of 223speak at 223


Board of General Purposes (cont.)functions & duties as to See under APPEALS COURT (cont.)

membersappointment of 223

Grand Lodgeaccounts, books & papers 228affairs of, regulation of 227business, ordering of 38business paper, approval of 46correspondence, conduct of 230fi nances, control of 228(a)powers of, delegation to 4property of, care of 227recommendations to 229reports to 43, 229

Grand Mastermatters referred by, precedence 237meetings, powers to summons 225

irregularities, Masonic, adjudication upon 232Lodge offi cers, power to summons 234meetings 225

Grand Secretary, convening by 225number of 225quorum at 226voting at 226

memberserasure & exclusion, powers & duties See ERASURE; EXCLUSIONGrand Lodge business paper, circulation of, to 47nominations 45

minutes, entries in 238nomination of members See under members, abovenotices of motion

rejection of 41when dispensed with 43

petitions to, in writing 236plea for clemency, hearing of

notice to Lodge or Brother 277(c)notifi cation of, to 277(a)(i)(E)rules as to, powers to make 277(e)

powers & dutiesaccounts, regarding 228

powers & dutiesadjudication on complaints & irregularities 232(a)books & papers, call & inspection

Grand Lodge 228(b)Lodges, of 234

care of property & control of affairs 227correspondence, conduct of 230disciplinary 233, 234fi nances, control of 228(a)Grand Lodge business

approval of paper 46

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Board of General Purposes (cont.)powers & duties (cont.)

Grand Lodge business (cont.)ordering of 38

retention of Warrants, books, papers etc. 234summons of offi cers & Brethren to attend 234See also ERASURE; EXPULSION

Presidentabsence of 3appointment of 18casting vote by 226chain of offi ce 255, pl. 47ex offi cio membership of committees 231jewel 242, 249, pl. 7meetings, summons of 225notices of motion, rejection of, action on 41prefi x of 6

property of Grand Lodge, control, etc., of 227quorum at meeting 226recommendations, etc. 229reports by 229

notice of motion when not required 43reports to, neglect by Lodges to make returns, etc. 150representations to, in writing 236resignation, Brother invited to offer

directions 233, 277A(a)scrutineers

festivals, at, nomination of 48porch of Grand Lodge, for nomination of 48

suspension, power of 233, 234Vice-president

ex offi cio membership of committees 231voting in 226Warrants, production, call for 234

Board of Installed Mastersinability to constitute, effect of 108(c)

BoardsMetropolitan Areas, Provinces or Districts, in

investigation of complaints by 75minutes 82

See also BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES; DISTRICT BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES

Book of Constitutionsamendments 40amendments, record of p. ivAntient Charges & Regulations, summary pp. vii–ixappendix as part thereof 240Craft, Aims & Relationships pp. x–xiiiexpulsion of Brethren, application of provisions to

Royal Arch Companions 73, 179B


Book of Constitutions (cont.)Grand Lodge, recognition, basic principles for pp. xiv, xvinitiates, supply of copy to 159joining members from other jurisdictions, supply of copies to 163(h)Lodges, rules relating to, application to Chapters 73, 179Bplates, appendix of pp. 151–187principal editions p. ivProvinces, rules relating to, application to Metropolitan Areas 60(b)Provincial Grand Lodges & Offi cers, rules relating toapplication to Metropolitan Grand Lodges & Offi cers 60(b)Provincial Grand Masters, rules relating to, application to

Metropolitan Grand Masters 60(b)publishing authority p. iiiRoyal Arch, application of Rules of Craft

Masonry generally p. 193sanction p. 191

table of contentsCraft p. vRoyal Arch p. 192

Books & Papersaccounts, of See ACCOUNTS

production of, toBoard of General Purposes 228, 234Grand Master, etc. 118Lodge 153Provincial or District Grand Master 74

property in 143surrender of

ceasing to hold offi ce, on 143Lodge ceasing to meet, etc. 188, 190Lodge of Instruction, by 135

British Lodge No. 8jewels 250

Business – CraftGrand Lodge See under GRAND LODGELodge, emergency meeting at 140

Business – Royal ArchChapter, emergency convocation at 59Grand Chapter

communication through Grand Scribe E 19Grand Principals, communications from 24preparation of paper of 20transmission of papers of 21

By-laws – CraftDistrict Grand Lodges 80

funds, for regulation of 84membership of boards, provisions as to 81(a)(c)(d)

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

By-laws – Craft (cont.)Lodge

alteration of 136removal of Lodge, on 141(ii)

approval of 136ballot for candidate, regulating 165change of meeting place 141(ii)copies

delivery to Grand Secretary & others 136delivery to Master & Brethren 138

deprivation of rights by, prohibition against 145election & installation meetings, specifi cation of 137enforcement 138framing & making 136Grand Secretary, transmission to 136Master’s obligations as to 138meetings, time & place of, specifi cation of 137printing of 136proposal forms

date for deposit of 164(c)deposit of, relating to 164

Provinces or Districts, in, draft, transmission of 136removal of Lodge 141(ii)Secretary’s services, relating to 104submission to 138subscriptions, relating to 145time & place of meeting in 137, 141(ii)

Provincial Grand Lodges 80funds for regulation of 83(d)

By-laws – Royal ArchChapters 48, 73, 136–138District Grand Chapters 35Provincial Grand Chapters 35

Candidatesblack-balling of 66, 165, 167boards or committees, nomination for 45degrees, conferment by request 173exaltation See EXALTATIONinitiation, for See INITIATIONjoining membership, for See under CHAPTERS; LODGESlimitation on number 168re-joining membership, for See under CHAPTERS; LODGESrejection of 165

Casting VoteAppeals Court Commission, in 279(ii)Appeals Court in 276Board of General Purposes

meetings of 226Grand Lodge, in 21, 59


Casting Vote (cont.)Grand Treasurer, at election of 21Lodge, in 156

Censuremisbehaviour, for 180

Centenary Jewel – Craftapplication for 252(a)design of 252(d), pl. 59Honorary Members, wearing by 252(c)Master Masons, restricted to 252

Centenary Jewel – Royal Archfee 99illustration pl. 45particulars required 91petition or memorial for 91qualifi cation for 91

Centenary Warrantfee on grant of 270A

Certifi cates – CraftAmalgamation, of 102Aappeals, to accompany 185conferment of degree by request, of 173(d)Grand Lodge

amendment of, fee 270(b)application for 174(a)Districts, in

application for 174(a)blank, issue of 87fees 86, 89, 270(a)4issue of 86quarterly returns of 88sealing & signing of 87

duplicate, issue of 174(f)fee 270(b)

Entered Apprentice 174(c)entitlement to 174(c)exaltation, production for 66, 67exchange of

on advancement 174(c)serving Brother, by 170(b)

fee for, payment of 174(b), 270(a)5Fellow Craft 174(c)fi rst degree 174(c)

Grand Lodgeissue of 174(a), (c)

Districts, in 86, 88duplicate 174(f)

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Certifi cates – Craft (cont.)Grand Lodge (cont.)

issue of (cont.)fi rst or second degree 174(c)

joining or re-joining member, required of 163(j)loss of 174(f)

replacement fee 270(b)post, delivery by 174(d)presentation of 174(d)production to

Board of General Purposes 234Grand Master, etc. 118Provincial or District Grand Master 74

replacement fee 270(b)resignation, after invitation, to

accompanying letter of 277B(b)(ii)Lodge

clearancegrant of 175petitioners for new Lodge 94

exclusion of Brother, recording on 175(ii)grant of 175

resignation or exclusion, on 175(ii)suspension, recording on 175

presentation of 174(d)sealing of 31

second degree 174(c)serving Brethren, for 170(b)

exchange of 170(b)fee 170(b), 270(c)

signing of, by recipient 174(e)to accompany letter of resignation 183(a), 277A(b)(ii)visitors, production by 125(a)

serving Brethren 170(b), 270(c)

Certifi cates – Royal ArchAmalgamation, of 45AChapter

clearance 70(a)exclusion, after 70(b)joining Companions, production by 66re-joining Companions, production by 66, 67resignation, on 70(b)

exaltation, candidate for, Grand Lodge & Lodge certifi catesproduction of 66, 67

Grand ChapterDistricts

fee 98(a)issue in 69

issue generally 69joining Companion, production of 67, 69

Lodge or Chapter not under English Constitution, frominspection by District Grand Scribe E 67


Certifi cates – Royal Arch (cont.)Grand Chapter (cont.)

joining Companion, production of (cont.)inspection by Grand Scribe E 67production of 67

London, fee 98(a)lost or destroyed

replacement 69Overseas, fee 98(a)presentation of 69Provinces, fee 98(a)returns as to 69Serving Companion, special certifi cate

exchange of 68fee 98(c)issue 68

Signing by Companion 69to accompany letter of resignation 183(a), 277A(b)(ii)

Cessation of membershipSee under CHAPTERS (membership); LODGES (membership)

Chains – CraftAssistant Grand Master 255(a), pl. 47Assistant Provincial & District Grand Masters 256, pl. 49Deputy Grand Master 255(a), pl. 47Deputy Provincial & District Grand Masters 256, pl. 48gold or metal gilt 255(a)Grand Inspector 255(a)(c), pl. 47Grand Master 255(a), pl. 47jewel appended to 254Lodge collars, worn on 262past Grand Offi cers, when worn by 255(b)Pro Grand Master 255(a), pl. 47Provincial or District Grand Master 255(a)(c), pl. 47Provincial or District Grand Offi cer wearing with Grand Offi cer’s apron 267wearing of 255(a)

Chains – Royal ArchDeputy Grand Superintendent 94, pl. 26Bgold or metal gilt 93, pl. 5Grand Inspectors 93Grand Offi cers 93, pl. 5Grand Superintendents 93jewel appended thereto 92, 94

See also JEWELSSecond Provincial or District Grand Principals 94, pl. 28AThird Provincial or District Grand Principals 94, pl. 28A

Chaplainappointment of, optional 104jewel 250, pl. 35

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Chaptersabroad, grouping, alteration or amalgamation of 41accounts 153additional offi ces in 48alteration of

day of meeting 58name of 45place of meeting 58, 141

amalgamation of 45Aannual contributions to Grand Chapter 100annual returns See RETURNSappeals See APPEAL; APPEALS COURTappointment of offi cers See offi cers, belowaprons See APRONSarrears, exclusion of members in 66B, 71audit of accounts of 153ballot

candidates See EXALTATIONexclusion of members in 181Honorary Members 167offi cers of 48Principals 48vacancy in offi ce 54, 57

Bi-Centenary Barfee for Charter for 99illustration pl. 45petition for 91qualifi cation for 91

black balls at ballot in 66Book of Constitutions, rules relating to Lodges

application 25, 40, 73, 74, 81, 179bby-laws 136, 138candidates for exaltation See EXALTATIONCentenary Jewel 91, pl. 45

application for 91fee 99

certifi cate, good standing, of 70(a)certifi cates See CERTIFICATESCharter See CHARTERcollars See COLLARScommittee 73, 154Constitutions of Craft Masonry, application, preamble 25, 40, 73, 74, 81contributions to Grand Chapter 61, 62Convocations See MEETINGS & CONVOCATIONSCouncil, 72 members as, limitation to 48death, Principals, of 54devolution of authority by Principals 56discipline See DISCIPLINARY POWERSdispensations See DISPENSATIONSdisplacement of Principals 54dissolution or erasure of Lodge to which attached 45District See DISTRICT CHAPTERS


Chapters (cont.)election of

candidates See EXALTATION; MEMBERSJanitor 48offi cers 48, 57

Principals See also PRINCIPALS 48–50Treasurer 48, 57See also offi cers, below

emergency convocations 59erasure See ERASUREexaltation of candidates See EXALTATIONexclusion See EXCLUSIONexpulsion See EXPULSIONfees & dues See FEES & DUESFirst Principal See FIRST PRINCIPALforeign jurisdiction

candidate from 66A, 67joining member from 66B, 67

founders, new Chapter, petition by 43, 44General Regulations, presentation of copy to new member 67Grand Superintendent, powers & duties as to 40holiday, convocation falling on 139Honorary Members See HONORARY MEMBERSincapacity

Principal 54Treasurer 57

installationPrincipals 48, 53, 58returns 60

investiture of offi cers 48jewels See JEWELSjoining members

certifi cate, production of 66, 67election of 66, 66AGeneral Regulations, presentation to 67other jurisdictions, from

declaration by 67registration fee & certifi cate 98(a)(iv)

particulars required of 66, 66Apresence within one year, requirement 66proposals 66registration 61

fee 98(a)(iv)rejection on ballot 66Serving Companions 68

Lodgeattachment to 45dissolution or erasure of, effect 45rules relating to, applicable when 73

lossCharter, of 47Grand Chapter Certifi cate, of

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Chapters (cont.)loss (cont.)

Grand Chapter Certifi cate, of (cont.)replacement 69fee 98(b)

Master, Principals considered as 48membership, cessation

payment of arrears 71visiting Chapters, disqualifi cation 127

meetings See MEETINGSannual returns 61, 63

neglect in making 48See also RETURNS

arrears, in, exclusion of 66B, 71by-laws, presentation to 136Centenary Jewel & Bar 91exaltee ipso facto 66exclusion See EXCLUSIONexpulsion See EXPULSIONGeneral Regulations, presentation to 67Honorary See HONORARY MEMBERSimproperly excluded, re-instatement 182joining See under joining members, aboveminimum number 188new, registration 61, 69number of, according to ancient custom 48proposals 66re-instatement after improper exclusion 182registration 61, 69rejection on ballot 66rejoining See under rejoining members, belowresignation of 70(b) 183returns See RETURNSsuspension See SUSPENSION

membership, cessationautomatic 66B, 71, 148subscription unpaid after two years 78, 148

minutesconfi rmation 73, 144emergency convocations, bar on reading & confi rmation at 59particulars to be entered 144

motion, notice ofGrand Chapter business, despatch of 19removal of Chapter, for 73, 141

negligence infailing to meet for one year 189making returns 64registration of members 64

new See NEW CHAPTERSnumber of members according to ancient custom 48offi ce in

Honorary Members ineligible for 167


Chapters (cont.)offi ce in (cont.)

qualifi cation for 49, 50, 57vacancies in 54, 55, 57

offi cersadditional 48annual return of 60appointment of 48casual vacancies in 54, 55, 57collars 95election of 48, 57investiture of 48jewels 89, pl. 31–44precedence of 48regular 48vacancies in 54, 55, 57

Overseas unattachedgrouping, alteration or amalgamation of 41

Past First Principalsannual return of 60aprons 96collars 95jewels 89qualifi cation as members of

District or Provincial Grand Chapter 30Grand Chapter 5

sash of 97, pl. 49emblem, crimson background 97(i)fringe, gold or metal gilt 97(i)

Past Second & Third Principalsapron 96sash 97, pl. 49

penalty for neglect tomake returns 64meet for one year 189register members 64

petitions forBi-Centenary Bar 91Centenary Jewel 91Charter for new Chapter 43, 44

place of meeting, specifi cation in by-laws 58precedence of

Chapter 45offi cers 48

Principals See FIRST PRINCIPALS; SECOND PRINCIPALS; THIRD PRINCIPALSproduction of

certifi cates by candidates 66, 67Charter, by Principal at meetings 47

prohibited days of meeting 139property in trust 143proposals

candidates, method 66

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Chapters (cont.)proposals (cont.)

Honorary Member, when qualifi ed to make 167Honorary Membership, for 167proposer of candidate, qualifi cation & particulars of, requirement 66

Provinces See PROVINCIAL CHAPTERSpublic holiday, convocation falling on 139(a), (b)re-joining membership

candidate forballot 66qualifi cation for 66Areturn 62

exclusion after 182registration

fees 62, 69neglect in maintaining register 64new members 61, 69remittance of fees 62Serving Companions 68

re-instatement of member, after improper exclusion 182rejection of candidate 66remission of fees 62removal of

consent to 141(iii)one meeting for 142temporary 58, 141(v)

resignation by invitation See RESIGNATIONS, See also APPEALS COURTreturns See RETURNSScribe E, exemption from subscription 48Scribes

election of 48jewel 89, pl. 35

Second Principal See SECOND PRINCIPALServing Companion

certifi cate fee 98(c)exaltation & status 68

subscriptionsannual 145arrears of 66B, 71differentiation in 145exemption of Scribe E from 48

summonsattendance on First Grand Principal 118candidates, particulars of, on 66

suspension in Craft, effect of 72Third Principal See THIRD PRINCIPALtransfer to another Lodge 45Treasurer See TREASURERvacancies in offi ce 54, 55, 57visitors & visitation

application of provisions 73See also VISITATION; VISITORS

voting in 48, 54, 66


Chapters of Instructionholding under similar Craft regulations 74

Charges of a Free-Mason pp. 141–150

Charges & Regulations, Antientsummary pp. vii–ix

Charitable funds (local)Districts 84London Grand Rank fund 61Provinces 83

Charity Jewelbar to 253(c)certifi cate for, production of 253(g)collarette 253(e), (f), (g)illustration pl. 60qualifi cation for 253(a)ribbon 253(b)wearing of, method 253(b)

Charity Steward – Craftappointment of 104(a)jewel 250, pl. 40(a)precedence of 104(d)

Charity Steward – Royal Archappointment of 48election of 48jewel pl. 37bprecedence of 48

Charterapplication for See NEW CHAPTERChapter to act with, essential requirement 47custody of 47First Principal’s responsibility 47forfeiture of 64, 188, 189loss of 47petition for See NEW CHAPTERproduction at each convocation 47withholding of 47

Charter for Bi-Centenary Barillustration pl. 45petition or memorial for 91

fee 99particulars required 91qualifi cation for 91

Charter for Centenary Jewelillustration pl. 45petition or memorial for 91

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RULE OR REGULATION

Charter for Centenary Jewel (cont.)fee 99particulars required 91qualifi cation for 91

Charter of Confi rmationissue of 47

evidence required for 47fee 99surrender of 47

Chequessignatures upon 153

Christmas Daymeetings on, prohibition against 139

Civil Magistratescharge concerning pp. 143, 144

Clearance Certifi cates – Craftissue of 94, 175

Clearance Certifi cates – Royal Archissue of 70

Clemencymatters permitted to be referred to in 277(d)plea for

grant ofleave to make in Grand Lodge 277(a)(i)(E) substituted penalty 277(a)(i)(C), 277(b)

rejection 277(a)(i)(D)report to

Grand Lodge 277(a)(i)(D)Panel 277(a)(i)(C)

rules as to, power to make 277(e)submission of 277(a)(i)(A)

Clemency Panelconstitution 280grant of plea 277(a)(i)(C)(E)membership 280(b)(c)presidency of 280(a)rejection of plea 277(a)(i)(D)vacancy on 280(b)voting on questions submitted 280

ClerksGrand Secretary’s offi ce, (rule suspended) 33

ClosingGrand Lodge 51Provincial or District Grand Lodge 79


Clothing

Clothing See APRONS; CHAINS; COLLARS; JEWELS; REGALIA; SASH

Collar 260, pls. 54, 55

CollarettesCharity jewel See under CHARITY JEWELGrand Principals with Craft regalia 86Grand Superintendents with Craft regalia 86Hall Stone Jewel 251, pl. 58Past Assistant Provincial Grand Masters if Grand Offi cers 248Past Deputy Provincial Grand Masters if Grand Offi cers 248

Collars – CraftAntiquity, Lodge of, No.2 262chain worn on 262Fortitude & Old Cumberland, Lodge of, No. 12 262Grand Offi cers 257, pls. 50, 51

full dress 257, pl. 50plain 257, pl. 51wearing of 257

Grand Stewards 258Grand Stewards’ Lodge, offi cers & Past Masters 261jewel appended to 254Lodges

offi cers 262wearing of 263

London Grand Rank 260(iii), pls. 54, 55London Rank 260(iii), pls.54, 55offi ce or rank, appropriate, wearing in Grand Lodge 260(iv)Overseas Grand Rank 260(iii), pls. 54, 55Overseas Rank 260(iii), pls. 54, 55Past Grand Offi cers 257, pls. 50, 51Past Grand Stewards 259Past Masters 264Past Provincial or District Grand Offi cers 260(i), pls.54, 55Past Provincial or District Grand Stewards 260(ii)Provincial or District Grand Lodge, in, Grand Offi cers, wearing by 257(iii)Provincial or District Grand Offi cers 260(i) pls. 54, 55

wearing with Grand Apron 267Provincial or District Grand Stewards 260(ii)public, wearing in 178Royal Somerset House & Inverness Lodge No. 4 262

Collars – Royal ArchChapters

offi cers, in own Chapters 95Principals & Past Principals 95

District Grand Offi cers 94Grand Offi cers 93jewel appended to 92London Chapter Rank holders 94

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RULE OR REGULATION

Collars – Royal Arch (cont.)London Grand Chapter Rank holders 94Overseas Chapter Rank holders 94Overseas Grand Chapter Rank holders 94Past District Grand Offi cers 94Past Grand Offi cers 93Past Provincial Grand Offi cers 94Provincial Grand Offi cers 94Senior London Grand Chapter Rank holders 94

Commission for Appeals CourtsSee APPEALS COURTS

Committee of InquiryMetropolitan Area, Province or District, in 75

Committee of General Purposes – Grand ChapterAppeals Court, Commission for

disqualifi cation from membership 274appeals from decisions of 81, 233audit of accounts of Grand Chapter 79authority to summon special meeting of 76Board of General Purposes, powers of 81business for Grand Chapter 19, 20business paper, Grand Chapter, approval of 20casual vacancies 75Charters

examination of applications for 80report to Grand Chapter on applications for 80

constitution 75duties of 79, 80, 81examination of applications for Charters 80fi nances, Grand Chapter, control of 79First Grand Principal, summons of special meeting of 76general duties & powers 81Grand Chapter

accounts 79fi nances, control of 79reports to 80, 81, 229

meetings of 76members

appointed 75election of 75nomination of 75qualifi cation of 75

powers & general duties 81President

absence of 78appointment of 15authority to summon special meetings of 76investiture of 15jewel 86, pl. 6precedence of 2


Committee of General Purposes – Grand Chapter (cont.)proceedings 81quorum 77reports to Grand Chapter 80, 81, 229retirement from, rotation 75special meetings of 76vacancies on 75

CommitteesBoard of General Purposes

appointment of & powers 231ex offi cio members 231

Chapter, of 73, 154Grand Lodge, of, membership, nomination for 45Lodge, of

applications for membership, consideration of 164(a)appointment of & powers 154audit 153Master as ex offi cio member 154

Metropolitan Areas, Provinces or Districts, inappointment of 80investigation of complaints by 75minutes of 82

Commonwealth Grand Lodgesrepresentatives, appointment of 8

Community Ordersentence, reporting by 179A

ComplaintsAppeals Court, reference to 184(b)Board of General Purposes

adjudication by 232(a)consideration by, quorum 226member of, or his Lodge, affecting 235reference to 184(a)(i)

Chapters, application of Craft provisions 73consideration of

Board of General Purposes, by 184(a)(i) 226Lodge, in 181

exclusions, against 73, 182(a)Lodge proceedings, against 155London, in 184(a)(i)Metropolitan, Provincial & District Grand Masters

investigation by 75reference to 184(a)(ii)

Overseas Lodges (not under Districts) 184(a)(i)Provinces & Districts, in 184(a)(ii)

Conductlikely to bring Freemasonry into disrepute, report of 179A

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Confi rmation, Charter ofissue of 47

evidence required for 47fee 99

surrender of 47

Confi rmation, Warrants offee for 270Aissue of 103

Consecrationregalia to be worn at

chains 255, 256collars 257

Contributions See also FEES & DUESDistrict Grand Lodge fund 84Grand Chapter fund 62, 100Provincial Grand Lodge fund 83receipt of, as duty of Grand Secretary 32remittance of 147

neglect in 150, 152scale of 170

Contumacynon-compliance with summons of

Board of General Purposes 234Provincial or District Grand Master 74

ConvocationsSee MEETINGS & CONVOCATIONS

CorrespondenceGrand Lodge, conduct of 230

‘Country’ Membershiprate of subscription 145

Courtesydegrees, conferment by 173

Custodial Sentencereport of 179A

Deaconsappointment of 104(a)(e)jewels 250, pl. 39regular offi cers as 104(a)

DeathDistrict Grand Master 64Grand Master 14Grand Superintendent 29Master Elect of Lodge 106, 107


Death (cont.)Principal of Chapter 54Provincial Grand Master 64Royal Arch Committee of General Purposes, member 75

Declarationcandidates, by 162exaltation, for 67joining member from another jurisdiction 163(f)obedience to Constitutions/Regulations 43, 94, 159, 163(f)petitioners for new Lodge 94

Defi nitions & Interpretationsadditional offi cers 104(a)ample form 51degrees recognised p. 1due form 51, 79excluded & expelled 181 (note)form 51, 79Grand Lodge 2Immediate Past Master 104(f)London Lodges 128Provinces & Districts 62Provincial or District Lodges 129pure Antient Masonry p. 1regular offi cers 104(a)suspension 179‘unattached’ Brother 127

Degreescertifi cate after fi rst or second degree 174(c)conferment of 173(d)

by request 173(a)certifi cate 173(d)countersignature 173(b)(c)minutes, recording in 144(i)restricted to Installed Masters 119(b)

insignia of, wearing of 241interval between 172

computation of time 139(d)Districts 90Lodges not under Districts 90validation of unconstitutional ceremony 172

numberconferred on same day, limit on 168recognised (Declaration) p. 1

request, conferment by See under CONFERMENT, above

Deputy District Grand MasterSee DEPUTY METROPOLITAN, PROVINCIAL OR DISTRICT GRAND MASTER

Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies – Royal Archjewel pl. 14

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Deputy Grand Masterabsence of 13, 14, 27appointment of 18apron 265attendance on

Grand Wardens, by 29, 122Master, Wardens & members, by 118

Board of General Purposes, Attendance 223chain of offi ce 255, pl. 47especial Grand Lodge, summons of, by 13, 14installation & investiture of 18jewel 242, 249, pl. 2powers & privileges in absence of Grand Master 26, 50precedence of 5prefi x of 6salutes 6Second Grand Principal, as, if qualifi ed 10vacancy in offi ce of Grand Master, powers on 14visitation of Lodges 122

Deputy Grand Offi cers – Craftapron 265, pls. 22, 52, 53

Deputy Grand Offi cers – Royal Archappointment of 15apron 96chains & collars 93jewels of offi ce 86, pls. 12–15sash 97, pl. 49

Deputy Grand Offi cers – Craftappointment of 18aprons 265, pls. 23, 52, 53jewels 242, pl. 23

Deputy Grand Registrar – Craftjewel 242, pls. 9, 23

Deputy Grand Registrar – Royal Archjewel pl. 12

Deputy Grand Scribe Ejewel pl. 13

Deputy Grand Secretaryappointment of 18jewel pls. 10, 23

Deputy Grand Superintendentappointment of 28A(i)chain 94, pl. 26Bduties of 29


Deputy Grand Superintendent (cont.)Grand Scribe E & Chapters, particulars of, transmission to

Grand Superintendent, by 28A(iii)investiture of 28A(iv)jewel 88, pl. 26APast Rank, bar on appointment 33precedence of 34qualifi cation for 28A(ii)

Deputy Grand Sword Bearerjewel pls. 13, 23

Deputy Masterappointment of 110tenure of offi ce, period of 115

Deputy Metropolitan Grand Masterappointment by Metropolitan Grand Master 60(c)(i)apron 265business papers & reports, to be transmitted to 47chain 256A(a)(i–iv), pl. 48duties on death of Metropolitan Grand Master 64

designation, as such 64investment, place of 60(c)(iv)qualifi cation 60(c)(ii)

Deputy Metropolitan Grand Superintendentappointment by Metropolitan Grand Superintendent 26(c)(i)chain 94, pl. 26Binvested in 26(a)(iv)qualifi cation 26(c)(ii)

Deputy Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Masterappointment of 66(a)

notifi cation fee 66(c)registration fee 270(a)

apron 265, pls. 56, 57chain 256(i–iv), pls. 48, 49collar 260, pls. 54, 55functions on death, etc., of Prov or Dist GM 64‘in charge’, when 64investiture of 66(d)jewel 247, 249, pl. 27Past, jewel for 248qualifi cation of 66(b)salute 6visitation of Lodges 122, 124

Differences between partiesreference to higher authority 184

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Director of Ceremonies – Craftappointment of, optional 104jewel 250 pl. 38

Director of Ceremonies – Royal Arch pl. 37

Disciplinary Powers – CraftBoard of General Purposes, of 4, 233, 234Grand Lodge, of 4, 57Grand Master, of

deprivation of rank 24, 60(b), 92(b)misbehaviour in Grand Lodge, over 57re-instatement of excluded Brethren 182(a)

Lodge, of 180, 181Master of a Lodge, of 180Metropolitan, Provincial & District Grand Masters, of 4, 74, 75, 182(b)penalties not elsewhere provided for 179

Disciplinary Powers – Royal ArchChapters, of 73, 180, 181Committee of General Purposes 64, 73, 81, 184Craft, reciprocal powers 72First Grand Principal 24, 92(b)Grand Chapter 4, 73Provincial & District Grand Superintendents 73, 184(ii)

Dispensation – Craftage for initiation, lowering of 157candidates, number on same day, regarding 168fee for 270(d)interval between degrees

Lodges abroad 90on violation of rule 172

Lodge of less than fi ve, for continuance of 188Master’s tenure of offi ce, extension of 115Mastership of more than one Lodge simultaneously 115meeting

day of, alteration of 139(c)emergency, for 140outside jurisdiction 142place of, alteration 141(i)(iv)removal for one only 142

minor, initiation of, for 157proprietor or manager of tavern, etc., for holding offi ce 117Provincial or District Grand Lodge meeting outside area 78regalia, Masonic, for wearing in public, of 178removal of Lodge

one meeting , for 142provisions applicable 141temporary, for

serving Brother, initiation of 170(a)Sovereign Grand Lodge overseas, meetings to consider formation of 186Treasurer, incapacity of, new election due to 112(b)Warden, offi ce of less than one year 109


Dispensation – Royal ArchChapters

candidates, to exalt more than two on the same day 65day or place of convocation , alteration 58fees 98(d)

First Grand Principal, issued by, fee 98(d)First Principal

continuous service as 51more than one Chapter, of 52

Principalscontinuous service as 51previous chair, not having served in 50short service in offi ce 50Third Principal, qualifi cation 49

Provincial or District Grand Chapterconvocation outside 37

Serving Companion, exaltation of 68Treasurer, without previous offi ce 57vacancy in offi ce, to render eligible

a Companion already in offi ce 54

Disputesreference to higher authority 184

Disreputeconduct likely to bring Craft into 179, 179A

District Board of Benevolenceconstitution of 81(c)members 81(c)

appointment by District Grand Master 81(c)election of 81(c)eligibility for re-election or re-appointment of 81(d)length of service, limitation 81(d)number 81(c)retirement 81(d)vacancies 81(d)

Presidentappointment of 68(c)(i), 81(c)jewel pl. 29precedence of 71

District Board of General Purposesby-laws of 81(a)members 81(a)

appointment by District Grand Master 81(a)election of 81(a)eligibility for re-election or re-appointment of 81(d)length of service, limitation 81(d)number, 81(a)retirement 81(d)vacancies 81(d)

powers & duties 81(b)

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RULE OR REGULATION

District Board of General Purposes (cont.)President 81(a)

appointment of 68(c)(ii), 81(a)jewel pl. 29precedence of 71

requirement for 81(a)

District ChaptersAssistants

additional, District Grand Principals to, appointment of 31(c)(iv)District Grand Principals to

appointment of 31(c)(i)jewel 88, pl. 28B

constitution of 46exercise of authority over 40precedence of 45returns to

District Grand Chapter 63Grand Chapter 60, 61, 62

District Committee of General Purposescomposition 36constitution 36duties & powers 36President

appointment of 31(c)(iii)jewel 88, pl. 29

District Grand Almoner – Craftappointment of 68(c)(ii)jewel 247(a), pl. 29aprecedence of 71

District Grand Almoner – Royal Archappointment of 31(c)jewel 88, pl. 30aprecedence of 34

District Grand Chapteraudit of accounts 39auditor, election & qualifi cation of 39Convocations, District, dispensation to hold outside 37funds 38

District Grand Chapterspowers of 35, 38qualifi cation of members 30Treasurer, election of 31audit of accounts of 39auditor, election & qualifi cation of 39by-laws 35Committees of 35, 36constitution of 27Convocations of 37


District Grand Chapters (cont.)funds of 38meeting outside District, dispensation for 37membership of 30offi cers of 31Past

District Grand Offi cers, when members 30First Principals, when members 30rank in 32

District Grand Charity Steward – Craftprecedence of 71

District Grand Charity Steward – Royal Archappointment of 31(c)(ii)jewel 88, pl. 30bprecedence of 34

District Grand Lodgesaccounts & audit 85Boards See DISTRICT BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE;

DISTRICT BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSESby-laws

funds, regulation of 84power to make 80

certifi cates See under CERTIFICATEScessation of Lodge membership, notifi cation to 148charitable fund, establishment, etc., of 83(a)

written opinion in lieu 84closing, form of 79committees

appointment of 80investigation 75minutes 82

fees & duesremittance of 86, 89, 146(i) 147

fees & duesfailure to remit 150honorary members, absence of liability for 167liability, members of suspended Lodges 179(i)

formation of 62funds

accounts & audit 85establishment & control of 84

meetings 78outside District 78prohibited days 139(a)

membership of 65minutes 82

summary of, to Grand Lodge 77offi cers See DISTRICT GRAND OFFICERS & under name of offi ce

opening, form of 79past offi cers See under name of offi ce

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

District Grand Lodges (cont.)past rank in 69(a)

by dispensation 69(b)Presiding Offi cer, rights, powers & duties thereof 3proceedings, reports of 77regulations, power to make 80returns See RETURNSSovereign Grand Lodge, formation within territory of 187

District Grand Masterabsence of 3, 64additional offi ce, holding of 25admonition by 68, 74, 75annual report by 77appeal from decision of 75, 182(d)Appeals Court, Panel or Commission, disqualifi ed for membership 274appointment of 63appointments by 66(a), 68(a)

Acting ranks, to, schedule of p. 34additional 67, 68(c)(ii)casual vacancies, to fi ll 68(e)limitation 69past ranks, to 69Presidents of Boards 68(c)(ii)promotions 70re-appointments 68(a)(ii)See also under names of offi ces

apron 265wearing of 266

Assistant See ASSISTANT PROVINCIAL OR DISTRICT GRAND MASTERattendance upon 74authority of, area of 62, 63certifi cates, issue of 86, 174(a)

blank forms, provision of 87return of 88

chain of offi ce 255(a)(c), pl. 47collar 257, pls. 50, 51complaints

determination of 75reference of, to 182(b) 184

death of 64Deputy See DEPUTY PROVINCIAL OR DISTRICT GRAND MASTERdisciplinary authority 4, 68(f) 74, 75dues, remittance of 89erasure or expulsion, absence of power of 76expulsion, recommendation for, by 76gauntlets 268Grand Lodge, Sovereign, consent to formation in District 186Grand Superintendent, exercising same powers & duties as 40installation of 63irregularities, determination of 74, 75jewel 242, 249, pl. 4


District Grand Master (cont.)judicial authority 4patent of appointment

grant of 63precedence of 5prefi x of 6Prince of the Blood Royal, being 63, 67provisional Warrants, grant of 95regalia, wearing of 255(c), 265, 266re-instatement by, of wrongfully excluded member 182(b)removal of 64resignation of 64returns

by 89to 86

salute 6status of 18summons of offi cers & Brethren, power of 74suspension

by 74, 75of 64

tenure of offi ce 63visitation of Lodges 122

District Grand Mentorappointment of, optional 68(c)(i)jewel pl. 29cprecedence of 71

District Grand Offi cers – Craft See also under names of offi cesadditional appointments 68(c)(iii)admonition of 68(f)appointment of 68(a)(c)

annual 68(d)past rank, to 69promotions 70re-appointments 68(a)(ii)

apron 265, pls. 56, 57chain of, wearing by Grand Offi cer 267collars 260(i), pls. 54, 55

Grand Offi cer, of, wearing 267wearing by Grand Offi cer 267

displacement 68(f)District Grand Lodge, as members of 65gauntlets 268investiture of 68(d)jewels 247, 249, pl. 29names of, report to Grand Lodge 77number permitted 68(a) schedulePast See PAST DISTRICT GRAND OFFICERSprecedence of 71, 72promotions 70

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

District Grand Offi cers – Craft See also under names of offi ces (cont.)rank & privileges, deprivation of 68(f)regalia 72removal 68(f)salutes 6suspension 68(f)vacancies 68(c)visitations of Lodges by command 124

District Grand Offi cers – Royal Archadditional 31(c)(v)appointment of 31(a)(d), 37apron 96chain & collar 93collars 94Grand Offi cer

dutiesperforming, asapron 94chain 94

investiture of 31(d)jewels 88, pls. 27–30Past rank in other Districts

appointment to 32(a)precedence of 34

own District, within 34Apromotion of 33sash, fringe 97(ii)sash of 97, pl. 49schedules of 31(a)(i), p. 210

District Grand Principalsappointment of 31(a)apron 96Assistant to, appointment, prohibition against 32(g)chain 94, pl. 28Aduties 29jewels 88, pl. 27, 28Past Second & Third, bar on appointment 33qualifi cation of 31

District Grand Rank – Royal ArchPast Rank

appointments to 32(a)additional 32(b)

Provincial Grand Treasurer, past holders not ineligible for election as 31(e)

District Grand Scribe Eappointment of 31(a)

District Grand Stewards – Craftappointment of 68aprons 265


District Grand Stewards – Craft (cont.)collars 260(ii)gauntlets 268jewel 247, 248, pl. 29

District Grand Stewards – Royal Archappointment of 31(a)jewel 88

District Grand Superintendents, powers & duties, same, District Grand Master, as 40

District Grand Treasurer – Crafteligibility & election of 68(d)precedence of 71

District Grand Treasurer – Royal Archelection & precedence of 31(d)(e), 34

District Grand Wardensappointment of 68(a)qualifi cation of 73

District Lodgescertifi cates

application for 174(a)issue of 86, 174(a)

defi nition 129degrees, advancement at shorter intervals 90dues, remittance of 86, 89, 147Masonic Charitable Foundation, exemption from contributions to 271new, petition for Warrant 94offi cers of, attendance on District Grand Master 74precedence of, local 100provisional Warrants, grant of 95regulations governing 80removal of 141, 142returns by 86, 146, 149

District Grand Master, to 89Grand Secretary, forwarding to 89neglect in making 150

Sovereign Grand Lodge, meetings to consider formation 186, 187superintendence of 129transfer of allegiance, meetings to consider 187(i)–(v)visitations 122–124

Districtsboundaries, rearrangement of 62combination & division of 62formation of 62Sovereign Grand Lodges in, transfer of allegiance 187state of Masonry in, report on 77

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

DocumentsGrand Lodge

inspection of, by Board of General Purposes 228(b)sealing of 31

Lodgeproduction & inspection See under LODGES (Books etc.)surrender of

leaving offi ce, on 143Lodge ceasing to function 188, 190

Lodge of Instruction, surrender on ceasing to function 135publication of, prohibition against 177

DuesSee FEES & DUES

ElectionsSee under appropriate BOARD, OFFICE, OFFICER, etc.

Emblem – Royal Archillustration pl. 48

Emergency Meetingscalling & conduct of 140Chapters, of 59death or incapacity of Master Elect 106postponement of installation 108

EndorsementLodge Warrant, prohibition against 102

Entered Apprenticeapron 265, 268Acertifi cate of 174(c)

Erasure of ChaptersBook of Constitutions, application of rules in 73erasure of Lodge, effect of 45neglect in making returns, liability 64

Erasure of Lodgesappeal 185, 277(a), 278Appeal Court

decision by 277(a)(iii), 278powers 277(a)(ii)(iii), 278(iii)recommendation to 76, 277(a)See also APPEALS COURTsubstitution of penalty See below

Board of General Purposes 233, 234, 277(c)(e)Chapter, effect on 45dismissal of case 277(a)(iii)failure to meet, in case of 189Grand Lodge

exclusive authority 4


Erasure of Lodges (cont.)Grand Lodge (cont.)

matters permitted to be mentioned in 277(d)motion in 58, 277(d)

exceptions to 58notifi cation of intention 277(a)(i)(E)plea for clemency

decision on 277(a)(i)(D)(E)hearing in Grand Lodge 277(a)(i)(E)report to Grand Lodge 277(a)(i)(D)rules as to, power to make 277(e)submission of 277(a)(i)(A)(B)substituted penalty 277(a)(i)(C)

reports to 277(a)(i)(B)(D)resolution by 277(b)summons to appear before 58, 277(c)

misconduct, for 58, 277(a)plea for clemency See also CLEMENCYprocedure 58, 76, 233, 277Provincial or District Grand Master

power, absence of 4, 76recommendations by 76

returns, neglect in making 152substituted penalty 277(a)(i)(C), 277(a)(ii), 278(i)(iv)suspension 179(i)(ii), 278(v), 233

pending appeal 76, 233period of 179(iii)(iv), 277(b)

Warrant, improper disposal of 102

Especial meetingsGrand Chapter 7Grand Lodge 13

Exaltationballot 66by-laws, presentation of copy on 138candidates, maximum in one day 65certifi cates

form of 67production of required 66, 67

election, black balls at 66exaltee, Chapter membership ipso facto 66fees

certifi cate 98(c)exaltation, for 68Serving Companion, for 68

General Regulations, presentation of copy on 67other jurisdiction, in, candidate from, declaration by 67particulars of

on Chapter summons 66required 66

presence within one year, requirement 66

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Exaltation (cont.)proposal of 66qualifi cation for 65, 66Araising, interval between 65registration 61, 69rejection on ballot 66Serving Companion 68

ExclusionChapter, by

Book of Constitutions, application of rules in 66B, 71, 73certifi cate, statement on 70(b)non-payment of subscription 66B, 71re-joining after 71

defi nition of ‘exclude’, ‘expelled’, etc. 181(j)Grand Lodge, misbehaviour in 57Lodge, by

appeal against 182, 185attendance after, precluded 127(i)certifi cate, statement on 175(ii)complaint against 182(a)Honorary member, attendance at Lodges after 127(iii)Lodge of Instruction, attendance precluded 127(i)misbehaviour in Lodge, for 180non-payment of subscription 148

subsequent payment 181(h)period of 185(ii)permanent 181powers of 148, 181(a)procedure

ballot on resolution 181(d)name of Brother, disclosure 181(c)noticesmembers, to 181(a)(ii)preliminary, to Brother 1818(a)(i)service of 181(a)(i)(ii)(b), 191Aresolution in favour effect 181(f)joining another Lodge after 163(d)transmission of name of 181(g)

Lodge of Instruction, attendance precluded 127(i)Master of Lodge, after admonition by Provincial or District Grand Master 180

appeal against decision by 182(d), 185((i)power of 182(b)

re-instatement after 182(a)rejoining after 148, 163(b)resignation after proposal 183rules as to, non-compliance with 182(a)temporary 180visiting Lodges after, precluded 127(i)wrongful

appeal against, when available 182(d)neglect by Lodge, due to 182(a)re-instatement after 182(a)


Expulsionappeal 185, 277(a), 278

Appeals Courtdecisions by 277(a)(iii), 278powers 277(a)(ii)(iii)recommendation to 76, 277(A)See also APPEALS COURTsubstitution of penalty See below

Board of General Purposes, powers 233, 234, 277(c)(e)Grand Chapter, by 72, 73

application to the Craft 179BGrand Lodge

exclusive authority 4matters permitted for mention in 277(d)motion in 58, 277(d)reports to 277(a)(i)(B)(D)resolution by 277(b)summons to appear before 58, 277(c)

invitation to resign 277(a)(ii), 277A(a), 278(i)Lodge certifi cate, withholding after 175notifi cation of intention 277(a)(i)(A)plea for clemency

decision on 277(a)(i)(D)(E)hearing in Grand Lodge 277(a)(i)(E)report to Grand Lodge 277(a)(i)(D)rules as to, powers to make 277(e)See also CLEMENCYsubmission of 277(a)(i)(A)(B)substitution of penalty, powers 277(a)(i)(C)

procedure 58, 76, 233, 277Provincial or District Grand Master, powers of

absence of 4, 76recommendation by 76

quasi-Masonic or other bodies, membership of 176Royal Arch Masonry, from, ipso facto 72, 179Bsubstitution of penalty 277(a)(i)(C), 277(a)(ii), 277(b), 278(i)(iv)

notifi cation of 278(iv)suspension 179(i)(ii), 278(v)

pending appeal 73, 233period 179(iii)(iv), 277(b)

Fees & Dues – Craftannual dues

Fund of General Purposes 269Masonic Charitable Foundation 271

arrears, members in, in respect of 147Assistant Provincial or District Grand Master, appointment, registration of 270(a)Bi-Centenary Warrant or Warrant of Confi rmation 270Acapitation, to Masonic Charitable Foundation 271Centenary Warrant or Warrant of Confi rmation 270Acertifi cates 270(a)

joining member from another Constitution 270(a)replacement or amendment 270(b)

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Fees & Dues – Craft (cont.)certifi cates (cont.)

Serving Brethren 170(b), 270(c)transmission of 174(b)

Deputy Provincial or District Grand Master, appointment, registration of 270(a)detention of, by Lodges, wrongful 150dispensation, for grant of 270(d)Fund of General Purposes

fees payable toCentenary Jewel, Bi-Centenary Bar

Certifi cate of Amalgamation, Enfacements, for 270ACertifi cate, Serving Brother, for 270(c)Dispensation, Grand Master, by, for 270(d)Grand Lodge Certifi cate, replacement or amendment 270(b)Patents, Warrants, etc. 270Aregistration, for 270(a)1–5

Grand Offi cer, appointment, registration of 270(a)1Grand Secretary, receipt by 32honorary members, exclusion of, from 167initiation 169

registration of 270(a)5responsibility for payment 171

joining memberregistration of, from another Constitution 270(a)4responsibility for payment 171

London Grand Rank, holder of 61London Rank, holder of 61Overseas Grand Rank, holder of 93, 270(a)4overseas Lodges, exemption from payments 271Overseas Rank, holder of 93, 270(a)payment of dues, etc.

responsibility for 171, 179suspension of Lodge or Brother, after 179

remittance ofDistricts See DISTRICT LODGES (returns)Grand Secretary duties 32Lodges by requirement 147neglect in 150, 152Provinces See PROVINCIAL LODGES (returns)

scale of 147suspension, liability on, for 179Warrant of Confi rmation, grant of 270AWarrant for new Lodge 270A

Fees & Dues – Royal Archannual contributions 100Centenary Jewels & Bi-Centenary Bars 99certifi cates 98(a)(iv)

Grand Chapter 98(b)serving Companions 98(c)

Charters, new Chapters or of confi rmation 99dispensations 98(d)exaltation 68, 98(a)(iv)


Fees & Dues – Royal Arch (cont.)joining member from another Chapter, freedom from 98new members 62Patent for Grand Superintendent or Grand Inspector 99registration

Grand Offi cers on appointment 98(a)(i)Grand Superintendents & Grand Inspectors 99joining member from another constitution 98(a)(iv)London & Overseas Grand Chapter rank, holders 98(a)(iii)

remittance of 62

Fellow Craftapron 265certifi cate 174(c)

Fellowscharge concerning pp. 144, 146

Festival, GrandSee GRAND FESTIVAL

FinanceGrand Chapter, control over 79Grand Lodge, control over 228(a)

Finance CommitteeBoard of General Purposes, of 231

First Degreeapron 265certifi cates 174(c)

First Grand Principalabsence of 25appointment by, of

additional members of Grand Chapter 3Grand Inspectors 41Grand Janitor 16Grand Offi cers 15Grand Superintendents 27, 28Past Grand Offi cers 18

casting vote 59Chapters

attendance of Principals & members when summoned 118visitation of 122

Committee of General Purposes, meeting, convening of, by 76communications to Grand Chapter from 24

election of, if Grand Master not qualifi ed 8Grand Master

as, if qualifi ed 8same powers & duties as 25

installation of 8jewel 86, pl. 1overseas Chapters, grouping of 41

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

First Grand Principal (cont.)powers of, in Grand Chapter 25precedence of 2prefi x 4qualifi cation of 8visitation of Chapters 122

First Principalabsence of 55,56apron of 96attendance on First Grand Principal when summoned 118Chapter, more than one, dispensation to hold offi ce in 52Charter

custody of, by 47production of, by 47responsibility for custody of 47

collar 95death of 54election of 48, 50extension of period as 51incapacity of 54installation of 48, 53jewel 89, pl. 31member of

Grand Chapter 2Provincial or District Grand Chapter 30

offi ce, duration of, as 51precedence of 2prefi x 4production of Charter by 47qualifi cation as 50removal of 54sash 97, pl. 49

emblem, crimson background 97(i)fringe, gold or metal gilt 97(i)

Foreign Jurisdictionsdegrees, conferment by, or on behalf of 173members of

as exaltee or joining member 67as joining members 163(e–h)as Lodge visitors 125

recognition of basic principles pp. xiv, xvrepresentatives, appointment of 8See also SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGES

Fortitude & Old Cumberland, Lodge of, No. 12collars 262immemorial constitution 101


FoundersChapters

Charterfees 99petition for 43form 44

LodgesWarrant

fees 270Aother constitution, members from, fees 270(a)(4)petition for 94

form 96provisional, Districts 95

Free Manqualifi cation for initiation, as being 157, 162

Fund of General Purposesfees & dues payable to 93, 269, 270See also FEES & DUES; RETURNS

Fund of Grand Chapterannual contributions 100fees payable to 98

registration ofDeputy Grand Superintendent 98(a)(ii)Deputy Metropolitan Grand Superintendent 98(a)(ii)District Grand Principal 98(a)(ii)Grand Offi cer, present or past 98(a)(i)Overseas Chapter Rank, holders of 98(a)(iii)Overseas Grand Chapter Rank, holders of 98(a)(iii)Provincial Grand Principal 98(a)(ii)Royal Arch Masons

inclusive of Grand Chapter Certifi cate 98(a)(iv)Chapter abroad, not under a District, in 98(a)(iv)3.District Chapter, in 98(a)(iv)2.Metropolitan Area, in 98(a)(iv)1.Province, in 98(a)(iv)1.

Second Metropolitan Grand Principal 98(a)(ii)Third Metropolitan Grand Principal 98(a)(ii)

FundsDistrict Grand Chapters 38District Grand Lodges 84Provincial Grand Chapters 38Provincial Grand Lodges 83

FurnitureLodge & Chapter, vesting of, etc. 143

Gauntletswearing of 268

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

God & ReligionCharge concerning p. 143

Good Fridaymeetings on, prohibition against 139

Government of the CraftGrand Lodge, powers of 4

Grand Chancellorappointment of 18jewel pl. 10aprecedence of 5

Grand Chaplainattendance at Grand Lodge 30chain of offi ce 255, pl. 47jewel 242, 249, pl. 8precedence of 5prefi x of 6

Grand Chapterabsence of First Grand Principal 25accounts of

audit of 79circulation of 79presentation of 79

additional members of 3agenda papers 20, 21Annual Investiture

accounts, presentation of 79Committee of General Purposes elected members, of 75day of 6Grand Offi cers, of 15Grand Principals, of 8–11

appeals See APPEAL; APPEALS COURTappointment of

additional members 3Grand Offi cers 15

attendance atdisqualifi cation 5, 60, 64Past First Principals 5qualifi cation 2, 3

auditor of 79authority of 1business

how communicated 19precedence of 24

business paperspreparation 20transmission 21

certifi cates See CERTIFICATESclothing to be worn in 82


Grand Chapter (cont.)communications from Grand Principals 24Convocations

dates 6especial 7Regular 6

disqualifi cation from attending 5, 60, 64erasure See ERASUREexpulsion by, application to Craft 179B

See also EXPULSIONfees payable to 98fi nances of 79fund, contributions to 62, 98–100Grand Principals, communication from 24members of 2

additional 3generally 1rank & precedence of 2

minutesconfi rmation 23reading in extenso not required 23

motions, notice of 19Offi cers See GRAND OFFICERS See also under names of offi cerspapers of business for

preparation of 20publication of 21

Past First Principals, as members of 5Past Grand Offi cers, members of 1precedence of

business in 24communications from Grand Principals 24members 2

Presiding Offi cer, powers of 25proceedings of

circulation 21regulation, preamble to General Regulationsreports 21

publication ofaccounts 79business papers & proceedings 21

qualifi cation ofGrand

Offi cers 17Principals 8–10Registrar 14Scribe E 12Treasurer 13

Past First Principals, as members of 5Pro First Grand Principal 9

recommendations from Committee of General Purposes 80, 81, 229regalia to be worn in 82regular Convocations 6

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Grand Chapter (cont.)reports of

Committee of General Purposes to 80, 81, 229proceedings in 21

representation in 1special Convocations 7style of 1suspension See SUSPENSION

Grand Deaconsappointment of 18jewels 242, 249, pl. 16precedence of 5

Grand Director of Ceremonies – Craftappointment of 18chain of offi ce 255, pl. 47duties of 34, 59jewel 242, 249, pl. 12precedence of 5prefi x 6votes, counting of, under direction of 59

Grand Director of Ceremonies – Royal Archappointment of 15jewel 86, pl. 9

Grand Festival – Craftadmission to 12day of 12

Grand Chapter Festival & Investiture following 6expenses involved 36(c)Grand Master, installation of, at 14Grand Offi cers, investiture of, at 18Grand Stewards, duties of 36(c)scrutineers for, appointment of 48

Grand Festival – Royal Archaccounts, presentation at 79Committee of General Purposes, election of members at 75day of 6Grand Offi cers’ investiture 8–11, 15

Grand Inspectors – Craftappointment of 91aprons 265

wearing of 266chain of offi ce 255, pl. 47collars 257, pls. 50, 51jewel 242, 249, pl. 15precedence of 5prefi x 6removal from offi ce 91


Grand Inspectors – Craft (cont.)salutes 6status as Grand Offi cers 18 (note)

Grand Inspectors – Royal Archappointment of 41chain 93, pl. 5collar 93jewel 86, pl. 11patent of appointment 28, 99precedence of 2status as Grand Offi cer 15

Grand Janitorappointment of 16duties 22jewel 86, pl. 23precedence of 2

Grand Lodgeabsence of

Grand Master 26, 27, 50Grand Wardens 28

accounts, circulation of 228(c)additional members, appointment of 7admission to 10, 49adviser 31affairs of, regulation of 227agenda See business paper, below‘Ample Form’, when opened & closed in 51Appeals Court, opinions, consideration of See APPEALS COURTArms of, Frontispieceattendance at

disqualifi cation forcessation of subscribing membership 9failure by Lodge to make a return 151, 152

Past Masters 5, 9, 151, 152qualifi cation for inclusion of name in return 151

auditor 228(c)bank account 228(a)Board See BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSESbusiness

communications through Grand SecretaryBook of Constitutions, amendments 40method of 38notices of motion 39, 40

Grand Master’s communications 53matters already decided 44

urgent 42business paper

amendments to Book of Constitutions 40circulation of

by subscription 47

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Grand Lodge (cont.)business papers (cont.)

matters for inclusion 38matters rejected by the Board 41notices of motion See motions, belowpreparation of 46

ceremonies, arrangements & direction of 34certifi cates See CERTIFICATESclosing of 51clothing, custody of 34collar, right of attendance, worn in 260(iv)committees of, nominations 45communications to

Grand Master, from 53See also reports, below

constitution of 2correspondence, conduct of 230debates in 55, 56delegation of authority by 4disciplinary powers 4, 57‘due form’, when opened & closed in 51edicts of 229erasure of Lodges See ERASUREespecial meetings 13

scrutineers, appointment of 48exclusion

authority in matters of, delegation 4misbehaviour in, for 57See also EXCLUSION

expulsion of Brethren See EXPULSIONfi nances of, control of 228(a)‘form’, when opened & closed in 51government of the Craft by 4Grand Master

absence of 26, 27, 50communications from 53

improper matter in notices, propositions etc., to 41, 54, 55insignia, charge of 34irregular propositions 54, 55jewels, charge of 34laws & regulations, enactment of 4, 40meetings

business See business; business paper, aboveespecial 13Grand Chaplains, attendance of 30number of 11

meetingsprohibited days 139(a)regalia, clothing to, wearing at 239See also quarterly communications, below

membersadditional, appointment of 7misbehaviour of, in 57


Grand Lodge (cont.)members (cont.)

rank & precedence of 5speaking in 56

membership of 2Masters of Lodges 5, 151, 152Past Masters 5, 9, 151, 152representatives 8

memorials to, improper matter, etc., in 54minutes 52misbehaviour in 57motions

Book of Constitutions, amendment of 40business without notice 42, 43erasure of Lodge, for 58expulsion of Brethren, for 58matters already decided 44notice of 39

Book of Constitutions, amendment of, for 40improper 41, 54, 55laws & regulations, regarding 40motions without 39, 42printing of 40rejection of 41submission of 39, 40urgent business without 39, 40

proposal, right of reply 56rejection of 41renewal of 44speaking to, restricted 56

notice of motion See motions, abovenotices, circulation of 47offi ce in, limitation on number 25opening of 51Past Grand Offi cers as members 5Past Grand Stewards, place of, in 37petitions to, improper matter, etc., in 54porch, scrutineers for 48powers of, generally 4Presiding Offi cer, rights, powers & duties of 3

casting vote 21, 59proceedings

circulation of 32duties of Grand Secretary 32printed, circulation of 47

by subscription 47processions, arrangement & direction of 34property of, care & custody 35, 227propositions, irregular 54, 55quarterly communications 11

business for, communications to Grand Secretary 38Grand Secretary, duties 32Grand Stewards, duties 36(c)

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Grand Lodge (cont.)quarterly communications (cont.) 11

regular meetings 13scrutineers 48See also meetings, aboveurgent business 42

recognition of other Grand Lodges, basic principles for pp. xiv, xvregalia

charge of 34wearing of, in See REGALIA

reports to 43Board of General Purposes, by 229

representation in 2representatives, appointment of 8resolutions

irregular 55proposer’s right of reply 56

seals, custody of 31style & title of 2substituted authorities, powers of 3supreme authority, as 4suspension of Brethren by 118, 179urgent business 42visitors 10voting in, procedure 21, 59

Grand Masterabsence of 26, 27

Grand Lodge, from 26, 27, 50abuse of power of 15admission to Grand Lodge, priority of, directed by 49admonition by 118Appeals Courts

panel, appointment of members 273President of, selection of 276

appointments by See under name of offi ce or offi cerapron 265attendance on

Grand Wardens 29, 122Masters, Wardens & members 118visitations during 122

business of, precedence ofBoard of General Purposes 237Grand Lodge 53

casting vote 59election of

Grand Treasurer 21Grand Lodge, in 59

chain of offi ce 255, pl. 47communications from

Board of General Purposes, to 237Grand Lodge, to 53

communications to 17


Grand Master (cont.)death of 14disciplinary powers

holders of London Grand Rank, conduct of 60(b)holders of London Rank, conduct of 60(b)holders of Overseas Grand Rank, conduct of 92(b)holders of Overseas Rank, conduct of 92(b)misbehaviour in Grand Lodge, as to 57re-instatement of excluded Brother, failure to comply with order 182(a)removal of Grand Offi cers 24summons to attend on, failure to comply 118

election of 14especial Grand Lodge, summons of 13excluded brethren, re-instatement of 182(a)First Grand Principal

as if qualifi ed 8possesses same powers & duties as 25

Grand Offi cersappointment of 18

additional 7removal of 24vacancies among, fi lling of 18

Grand Secretary, appointment of 18, 22Grand Tyler, appointment of 18, 23installation of 14jewel 242, 249, pl. 1Lodge

to preside in 122Warrant, as owner of 102

meetings, summons ofBoard of General Purposes 225Grand Lodge 13

misbehaviour in Grand Lodge, order to quit, for, by 57motions without notice, by leave of 39, 42nomination of 14Order of Service to Masonry, conferment of, by 19overseas Lodges, grouping, power of 91prefi x 6Prince of the Blood Royal, being 16Provinces & Districts, formation of 62representatives, appointment of 8resignation of 14Royal Arch, First Grand Principal if qualifi ed 8salute 6scrutineers for the ballot

Grand Treasurer, for election of, appointment 21seal, use of, authorisation of 31summons of Brethren to attend 118suspension of Lodge by 182(a)vacancy in offi ce of 14visitation of Lodges by 122

representatives 123

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Grand Offi cers – Craft See also under name of offi ce or offi cerappointment of 18

additional 7registration fee 270(a)

aprons 265, pls. 52, 53attendance on Grand Master during visitations 122chains of offi ce 255(a), pl. 47collars 257(i–iii), pls. 50, 51displacement of 24equal rank, of precedence, para following 5gauntlets 268Grand Lodge, as members of 2investiture of 18jewels 242, 249, pls. 1–23limitation on number of offi cers 25misconduct of 24past See PAST GRAND OFFICERSprecedence of 5prefi xes of 5Provincial or District Grand Offi cers chain or jewel, wearing of 248, 267quarterly communications, business papers

transmission to 47rank & privileges, deprivation of 24removal of 24Royal Arch, as offi ce holders in, if properly qualifi ed 8–10, 12–14salutes 6substituted authorities, powers of 3vacancies among 18visitation of Lodges by command 123

Grand Offi cers – Royal Archappointment of 15

additional 3aprons 96chains 92, 93, pl. 5collars 92, 93Craft, in, as offi ce holders if qualifi ed 8–10, 12–14fee for registration of 98(a)(i)investiture of 15jewels 85, 86, 92, pls. 1–26precedence of 2qualifi cation 17salutes not given 4sash 97, pl. 49

emblem, dark blue background 97(ii)fringe, gold or metal gilt 97(ii)

titles & prefi xes 4vacancies among 15


Grand Oratorappointment of, optional 18jewel 242, 249, pl. 15aprecedence of 5

Grand Organist – Craftappointment of 18jewel 242, 249, pl. 18precedence of 5

Grand Organist – Royal Archappointment of 15jewel 86, pl. 21

Grand Principalsappointment of 8–11communications to Grand Chapter 24jewels 86, pl. 1–3qualifi cations of 8–10, 17sash 97, pl. 49See also FIRST, SECOND & THIRD GRAND PRINCIPAL

Grand Pursuivantappointment of 18jewel 242, 249, pl. 20precedence of 5

Grand Registrar – Craftadviser to Grand Lodge, as 31appointment of 18chain of offi ce 255, pl. 47duties of 31exclusions, opinion on 182(d)Grand Registrar, Royal Arch if qualifi ed 14jewel 242, 249, pl. 9motions in Grand Lodge, speaking to 56seals of Grand Lodge, custody of 31

Grand Registrar – Royal Archappointment of 14jewel 86, pl. 7qualifi cation of 14

Grand Scribe Eappointment of 12business of Grand Chapter, preparation of 20business of Grand Chapter to be communicated to 19Grand Secretary as, if qualifi ed 12jewel 86, pl. 8qualifi cation of 12

Grand Scribe Nappointment of 15jewel 86, pl. 8

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Grand Secretaryadmission to Grand Lodge, conduct of Ballot for 49appointment of 18, 22attendance on Grand Master 32business of Grand Lodge

communication of, to 38notice of motion to 39, 40preparation of paper of 46

chain of offi ce 255, pl. 47clerks on staff of, qualifi cation of (rule suspended) 33duties of 32erasure or expulsion, recommendation for, duties on receipt of 277erasure or expulsion, recommendation for, report to 76Grand Scribe E, as, if qualifi ed 12jewel 242, 249, pl. 10notice of motion, directed to 39, 40precedence of 5prefi x of 6sealing of documents by 31tenure of offi ce 22

Grand Sojournersappointment of 15jewels 86, pls. 16, 17

Grand Standard Bearer – Craftappointment of 18jewel 242, 249, pl. 19precedence of 5

Grand Standard Bearer – Royal Archappointment of 15jewel 86, pl. 20

Grand Stewardsadditional offi ce, holding of 25appointment off 18, 36(a)aprons 265

Prince of Wales’s Lodge members 265collars 258declining to act 36(a)duties of 36(c)Grand Festival

expenses of, contributions towards, prohibition against 36(c)expenses of 36(c)issue of tickets for 12regulation of 36(c)

Grand Lodge, as members of 2Grand Stewards’ Lodge, membership of 36(d)investiture of 18jewel 242, 249, pl. 21Lodges recommending, loss of privilege 36(a)neglect by 36(c)offi ce in Grand Lodge, more than one 25


Grand Stewards (cont.)Past See PAST GRAND STEWARDSprecedence of 5qualifi cation of 36(a)rank of 36(b)recommendation of 36(a)wands of offi ce 258

Grand Stewards Lodgecollars 261membership of, qualifi cation 36(d)precedence of 99standing 36without number 99

Grand Superintendent – Royal Archabsence of 29Appeals Court, Commission for, disqualifi cation from membership 274appeals from decision of 75, 182, 185appointment of 28appointments by 32

Deputy Grand Superintendent 28Anot permitted 31(a) 33Past rank, to 32Past rank to, holders of London & Overseas Grand Rank 32(a)Past rank, to

holders of London & Overseas Grand Rank 32(a)offi cers of other Provinces & Districts 32(a)powers generally 31, 32Provincial & District Grand Offi cers 31(a)ranks excluded from powers 31(a)

apron 96attendance on, of Principals & members of Chapters when summoned 74authority of 28, 40chain 93, pl. 5collar 93contingencies, provision in 29convocations, holding of 37death of 29decision of, subject to appeal 75, 182, 185Deputy Grand Superintendent, appointment of 28ADistrict Committee of General Purposes, appointment 36jewel 86, pl. 4Metropolitan, Provincial & District Grand Masters, same powers as 40Patent of appointment, fee 99powers to appoint 31(a)precedence of 2, 34Aprefi x & title 4promotions by 33removal of 29resignation of 29sash 97, pl. 49status as Grand Offi cer 15suspension of 29

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Grand Superintendent of Worksappointment of 18chain 255, pl. 47jewel 242, pl. 14precedence of 5prefi x 6

Grand Sword Bearer – Craftappointment of 18chain 255, pl. 47jewel 242, 249, pl. 13precedence of 5prefi x 6

Grand Sword Bearer – Royal Archappointment 15jewel 86, pl. 10

Grand Treasurer – CraftBoard of General Purposes, membership of 223chain 255, pl. 47appointment of 18jewel 242, 249, pl. 17precedence of 5

Grand Treasurer – Royal Archappointment of 17Grand Treasurer, Craft, as, if qualifi ed 13jewel 86, pl. 18nomination of 17qualifi cation of 13

Grand Tylerappointment of 18, 23jewel 242, 249, pl. 22precedence of 5qualifi cation 23tenure of offi ce 23

Grand Wardensabsence of 28appointment of 18attendance on Grand Master, his Deputy or Assistants 29, 122chain 255, pl. 47especial Grand Lodge, summons of 14, 15jewel 242, 249, pls. 5, 6precedence of 5prefi xes 6presence in Grand Lodge 28salutes 6Wardens, acting as 29

Hall Stone Lodgesjewel 251, pl. 58


HarmonyLodge, of, disturbing 180

Holidays, Publicmeetings falling on 139

Honorary Members – Chaptersattendance at meetings 127, 167Centenary Jewel & Bar 91election of 73, 167offi ce, disqualifi cation for 167privileges 167returns, exclusion from 61, 167

Honorary Members – Lodgesattendance at Lodge 127, 167Centenary & Bi-Centenary Jewels, wearing of 252(c)election, qualifi cation & status 167, 66Bvisiting by 127

Immediate Past Masterabsence of Master, duties in 119(b)death of 104(f)position, responsibilities & precedence of 104(f)(g)

Immemorial Constitutionscollars 262Lodges working under 101

Incapacity – CraftMaster Elect, of 106, 107Master, of 119(a)Treasurer, of 112(b)

Incapacity – Royal ArchPrincipal, of 54Treasurer, of 57

InitiatesBook of Constitutions, supply of, to 159by-laws, supply of, to 138failure to register, rights unprejudiced by 150Ireland or Scotland, from 161locality of residence, business or employment 158maximum number on one day 168minors 157rejections on ballot 165subscribing members, becoming ipso facto 166

Initiationcandidates for

age qualifi cation for 157application, form of See APPLICATION FORMSarmed forces, members of 161

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Initiation (cont.)candidates for (cont.)

ballot See election, belowdeclaration by 162

inability to make 164(a)(ii)Grand Secretary, ruling by 164(a)(ii)

redress under Rule 184 164(a)(ii)election of 164(a)(i)

ballot 159failure to take 159rejection on 165

particulars required 159, 164(a)(i), 164(b)time for 159urgency, in case of 160void, when 159

enquiries regarding 158false statement by 164(a)(iii)Ireland, from 161locality outside own, from 158particulars required 159, 164(b)

summons, included on 164(b)proposal forms, use of 159, 164(a)proposal, lapse of 159proposing & seconding of 159, 167qualifi cations 157, 159, 162Scotland, from 161university Lodges 161urgency, case of, in 160

date of, statement on summons 159failure to take place 159fee 169

registration 270(a)responsibility for payment 171

limitation on number on one day 168period in which to take place 159qualifi cations for 157, 159, 162serving Brethren See SERVING BRETHREN

Inner Guardappointment of 104jewel 250, pl. 44regular offi cer, as 104

InsigniaSee APRONS; CHAINS; COLLARS; JEWELS; REGALIA; SASH

Installation – CraftGrand Master, of 14Grand Offi cers 18Master, of 105

by-laws regarding 137death or incapacity of Master Elect 106postponement 108


Installation – Craft (cont.)Master, of (cont.)

returns 151Provincial or District Grand Master, of 63returns 151

Installation – Royal ArchGrand Offi cers 15Grand Superintendents 28Principals 48, 53returns 60

Installed MastersBoard of, inability to constitute 108(c)chair, when called to occupy 119(a)(b)conferment of degrees restricted to 119(b)responsibility of 109

Instruction, Lodges ofSee LODGES OF INSTRUCTION

Interval between Degreeslength of 139(d), 172

Lodges overseas 90

Investiture – CraftGrand Offi cers 18Lodge offi cers 116Provincial & District Grand Offi cers 66, 68(c)

Investiture – Royal ArchChapter offi cers 48, 58Grand Offi cers 15Provincial & District Grand Offi cers 31

Irelandcandidate for initiation from 161

Irregular Bodymembership of 176

IrregularitiesBoard of General Purposes, powers of adjudication 232, 233determinations of, Metropolitan Areas, Provinces & Districts 74, 75

Janitorelection or appointment 48jewel 89, pl. 44qualifi cations 48status, when exalted as Serving Companion 68

Jewel of the Order – Royal Archhow worn 85illustration pl. 46

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Jewel of the Order – Royal Arch (cont.)ribbon, colours

Companions 85(c)Grand Offi cers, Provincial, District, Metropolitan & Overseas Grand Offi cers 85(a)Private Chapters, Principals or Past principals, of 85(b)Royal Arch 85

Jewels – Craft See also REGALIA & under names of offi ce holdersAlmoner 250, pl. 41Antiquity, Lodge of, No. 2 250Assistant

Director of Ceremonies 250, pl. 40Grand Master 242, 249, pl. 3Grand Offi cers pl. 23Grand Secretary pls. 10, 23Provincial or District Grand Master 247, 249, pl. 28Secretary 250, pl. 43

Bi-Centenary Bar 252(b), pl. 59British Lodge, No. 8 250Centenary 252(a), pl. 59

Bi-Centenary Bar 252(b), pl. 59chains of offi ce, appended to 254Chaplain 250, pl. 35charity See CHARITY JEWELSCharity Steward 104, pl. 40(a)collars, appended to 254Deacons 250, pl. 39Deputy

Grand Master 242, 249, pl. 2Grand Offi cers 242, pl. 23Grand Secretary pls. 10, 23Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Master 247, 249, pl. 27

Director of Ceremonies 250, pl. 38District

Grand Master 242, 249, pl. 4Grand Offi cers 242, pl. 29

gold or metal gilt 249, 250Grand

Chancellor 242, 249, pl. 10aChaplain 242, 249, pl. 8Deacons 242, 249, pl. 16Director of Ceremonies 242, 249, pl.12Inspector 242, 249, pl. 15Lodge, charge & custody of 34Master 242, 249, pl. 1Mentor Offi cers 242, 249, pls. 1–23

metal or gilt 249Organist 242, 249, pl. 18Orator 242, 249, pl. 15aPursuivant 242, 249, pl. 20Registrar 242, 249, pl. 9


Jewels – Craft See also REGALIA & under names of offi ce holders (cont.)Grand (cont.)

Secretary 242, 249, pl. 10Standard Bearer 242, 249, pl. 19Steward 242, 249, pl. 21Superintendent of Works 242, 249, pl. 14Sword Bearer 242, 249, pl. 13Treasurer 242, 249, pl. 17Tyler 242, 249, pl. 22Wardens 242, 249, pls. 5, 6

Hall Stone Lodge 251, pl. 58Inner Guard 250, pl. 44Junior Grand Warden 242, 249, pl. 6Lodge

offi cers 250, pls. 31–46pledge of, prohibition against 143silver with certain exceptions 250

London Grand Rank, holders 246, 249, pl. 26London Rank, holders 246, 249, pl. 26Master 250, pl. 31meetings, to be worn when attending 239Mentor 250, pl. 38aoptional 252, 253Order of Service to Masonry 243, 249, pl. 24Organist 250, pl. 42Overseas Grand Rank, holders 246, 249, pl. 26Overseas Rank, holders 246, 249, pl. 26Past

Assistant Grand Offi cers 244, 249, pl. 25Deputy or Assistant Provincial or District Grand Master 248, pl. 30Deputy Grand Offi cers 244, 249, pl. 25Grand Inspector 244, 249, pl. 15Grand Master 244, 249, pl. 1Grand Offi cers 244, 249, pl. 25Grand Steward 245, 249Master 250, pl. 32Pro Grand Master 244, 249, pl. 1Pro Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Masters 244, pl. 4Provincial Deputy & Assistant Grand Offi cers 244, pl. 30Provincial or District Grand Master 244, pls. 4, 30Provincial or District Grand Offi cers 248, 249, pl. 30Provincial or District Grand Steward 248, 249, pl. 30

PresidentBoard of General Purposes 242, 249, pl. 7Grand Charity 242, 249, pl. 11Masonic Charitable Foundation 242, 249, pl. 11Masonic Samaritan Fund 242, 249, pl. 11Masonic Trust for Girls & Boys 242, 249, pl. 11Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 242, 249, pl. 11

Pro Grand Master 242, 249, pl. 1Provincial Grand Master 242, 249, pl. 4Provincial Grand Offi cers 247, 249, pls. 23, 29–29bpublic, wearing in 178

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Jewels – Craft See also REGALIA & under names of offi ce holders (cont.)Secretary 250, pl. 37Senior Grand Warden 242, 249, pl. 5Senior London Grand Rank, holders 246, 249, pl. 26aSenior Warden 250, pl. 33Stewards 250, pl. 45Treasurer 250, pl. 36Tyler 250, pl. 46unauthorised, prohibition against 241wearing of 239

Jewels – Masonic Charitable FoundationPresident, of the 242, 249, pl. 11

Jewels – Royal Archappropriate to offi ce or rank 92Bi-Centenary Bar 91, pl. 45Centenary 91, pl. 45Chapter offi cers & Past Principals 89, pls. 31–44Deputy Grand Superintendent 88, pl. 26ADistrict Grand Chapter Offi cers 88, pl. 29District Second & Third Grand Principals 88, pls. 27, 28First Grand Principal 86, pl. 1gold or metal gilt 90Grand Chapter Offi cers 96, pls. 6–23Grand Principals 86, pls. 1–3Grand Superintendents 86, pl. 4illustrations 83, AppendixLondon Chapter Rank 87, pl. 25London Grand Chapter Rank 87, pl. 25optional 91Overseas Chapter Rank 87, pl. 25Overseas Grand Chapter Rank 87, pl. 25Past Deputy Grand Superintendent 88, pl. 26APast District Grand Chapter Offi cers 88, pl. 30Past Grand Offi cers 86, pl. 24Past Grand Superintendents 86Past Provincial Grand Chapter Offi cers 88, pls. 27–30Pro First Grand Principal 86, pl. 1Provincial Grand Chapter Offi cers 88, pl. 29Provincial Second & Third Grand principals 88, pls. 27, 28Senior London Grand Chapter Rank 87, pl. 26unauthorised 84

Joining MembersSee under CHAPTERS; LODGES

Junior Grand Warden See also WARDENSappointment of 18jewel 242, 249, pl. 6precedence of 5salute 6


Junior Warden See also WARDENSabsence of Master, etc., duties in 119(a)(b)appointment of 104(a)(e)emergency meeting, calling of, in absence of others 140jewel 250, pl. 34precedence of 104(d)

Jurisdictionforeign See FOREIGN JURISDICTIONStransfer from one to another, overseas 187

Landmarksessential, belief in, by members of other jurisdictions 125(b)irregular propositions affecting 55preservation of 4Master’s responsibility for 111

Law of the Landduty to conform to 179

Library, Art & Publications CommitteeBoard of general Purposes of 231

LienLodge property, on, creation of, prohibition against 143

Limitationnumber of

exaltees on same day 65Lodge candidates on same day 168

period in offi ceMaster of Lodge 115Principal of Chapter 51

Lodgesabroad See DISTRICT LODGES; OVERSEAS LODGESabsence of Master 3, 119(a), (b)accounts See ACCOUNTS & AUDITalmoner, appointment of 104(a)amalgamation of 102A

transfer of Membership 165Aannual returns See RETURNSappointment of offi cers See offi cers, belowarrears, numbers in See ARREARSattendance of offi cers & Brethren

Board of General Purposes, on 234Grand Lodge, in 58Grand Master, on 118Provincial or District Grand Master, on 74

audit of accounts See ACCOUNTS & AUDITballot See BALLOTbehaviour in 180Bi-Centenary Bar to Jewel 252(b)

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Lodges (cont.)black balls at ballot in 165books, papers & documents, production of 118, 153

Board of General Purposes to 234Grand Master, for 118Lodge, in 153Provincial or District Grand Master, for 74successor in offi ce, handing over to 143

by-laws See BY-LAWScandidates See INITIATIONceasing to meet 188Centenary Jewel 252, pl. 59certifi cates See CERTIFICATESChapters

application of rules where no specifi c provisions 73attachment of, to 43, 45erasure of Lodge, effect 45recommendation as to formation 43

Charge concerning p. 144Charity Steward, appointment of 104(a)cheques, signatures on 153collars See COLLARScommittees of 154complaints

affecting members 253settlement of 184

contumacy by 74, 234degrees, conferment of See DEGREESDeputy Master, when appointed 110, 115disorderly behaviour in 180dispensations See DISPENSATIONSdissolution of 190District See DISTRICT LODGESDistrict not under See OVERSEAS LODGESdocuments See books, etc., abovedues See FEES & DUESemergency meetings 140, 160erasure of See ERASUREexclusion, after 163(d)exclusion of members See EXCLUSIONexpulsion, absence of power of 181(note)failure

breach of regulations, penalty when in 179meet, to 189returns, to make 150, 152

fee 270(a)responsibility for payment 171

fees See FEES & DUESfi rst degree certifi cates 174fi ve members, falling below 188foreign jurisdiction

joining members of 163(e)–(h)


Lodges (cont.)foreign jurisdiction (cont.)

members of, degrees conferred on 173(b)–(d)forfeiture of Warrant 102, 143, 152formation of 94, 96

overseas groups 91Sovereign Grand Lodge abroad, by 186, 187

fund of general purposes, payments into 93, 269, 270furniture, vesting of 143gauntlets, wearing of 268Grand Master, visits by 122Grand Offi cers, visits by command 123Grand Stewards See GRAND STEWARDS: GRAND STEWARDS’ LODGEHall Stone Jewel 251, pl.58honorary members See HONORARY MEMBERSImmediate Past Master See IMMEDIATE PAST MASTERincapacity of

Master 119Master Elect 106, 107

initiates See INITIATES; INITIATIONinstallation See INSTALLATIONInstalled Masters 269instruction, of See LODGES OF INSTRUCTIONinvestiture of offi cers See offi cers, belowirregularities in

adjudication & determination 75, 232penalties 179, 233

jewelsCentenary 252, pl. 59offi cers 239, 250, pls. 31–46pledge of, prohibition against 143proper to be worn 239, 241public, wearing in 178silver, of 250See also JEWELS

joining membercertifi cate required of 163(c)declaration by 164(a)(ii)

inability to make 164(a)(ii)Grand Secretary, ruling by 164(a)(ii)

redress under Rule 184 164(a)(ii)election of 164(a)(i)

ballot by 163(a)proposal form, date for deposit, specifi cation in by-laws 164(c)

enquiries concerning 163exclusion after 163(d)false statement by 164(a)(iii)fee 270(a), 270B

responsibility for payment 171other jurisdictions from

action required 163(e)Book of Constitutions, presentation of copy of 163(h)

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Lodges (cont.)joining member (cont.)

other jurisdictions from (cont.)declaration by 163(f)registration fee 270(a), 270B

particularsfurnishing of 163(b)summons, inclusion on 164(b)

proposing & seconding of 163(b), 164(a)(iii)resignation, after 163(d)serving Brethren, becoming 170(b)

London See LONDON LODGESMaster Elect of See MASTER ELECTMaster of See MASTERmeetings of See MEETINGSMentor, appointment of, optional 250, pl. 38amembers of See also subscribing members, below

annual returns See RETURNSappeals by See APPEAL; APPEALS COURTarrears, in See ARREARSattendance at Grand Lodge, etc., See attendance, abovebreaches of laws & regulations 170candidates as 166censure of 180‘country membership’ 145default, in 145exclusion from meeting 180exclusion of See EXCLUSIONhonorary See HONORARY MEMBERSjoining See Joining Members, aboveminimum 188minutes, particulars to be recorded in 144(a)‘non-dining’ membership 145presentation of certifi cate to 174(d)proposals for membership See PROPOSAL; PROPOSERregister of, maintenance 146re-instatement after wrongful exclusion 182(a)rejoining See rejoining members, belowresignation 183returns See RETURNSrights unprejudiced by failure to register 150, 203serving Brethren as 170signature on certifi cate 174(e)

membership, cessationattendance at Lodge precluded 127automatic 148Lodge of Instruction, attendance precluded 127payment of arrears 148rejoining after 148, 163subscription unpaid for two years 148visiting Lodges precluded 127

military See MILITARY LODGESminutes See MINUTES


Lodges (cont.)misbehaviour in 180motion in

Master Elect, non-installation of 105removal of Lodge, for 141(i), (ii)

name to be borne by 98new See NEW LODGESnumber to be borne by 78offi ce

disqualifi cation for 117, 145, 167eligibility for 104(b)limitation on number held 104(a)

offi cersadditional 104(a)advancement, claim to, absence of right 104(e)appointment of

Master, by 104(e), 116time for 116

attendance at Grand Lodge, etc., See Attendance, abovecasual vacancies among 121collars 262, 263complaint against 120displacement of 120gauntlets 268Immediate Past Master, status of 104investiture of 116jewels 250, pls. 31–46obligatory 104(a)optional 104(a)precedence among 104(d)regular 104(a)removal of 120vacancies in regular offi ces 121

offi cers See also under names of offi cesoffi cial visitations of See visitations, belowOverseas See OVERSEAS LODGESPast Masters See PAST MASTERSpetition

Centenary Jewel & Bi-Centenary Bar 252place of meeting See under MEETINGSprecedence of 99

local 100offi cers 104

presentation of certifi cates in 174(d)Presiding Offi cer

casting vote by 156powers of substituted authority 3

proceedingsprotest against 155regulation of 155unauthorised publication of 177

production of books, etc., See books, etc., above

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Lodges (cont.)property

disposition ofjurisdiction, change of, on 187(b)surrender of Warrant, on 190

successor in offi ce, handing over to 143trust, holding in 143vesting of 143

Provincial Grand Offi cers, offi cial visitation by 122, 124Provincial See PROVINCIAL LODGESregalia, wearing of 239

unauthorised 241See also REGALIA

registration of members See REGISTRATIONregulations, in breach of 179rejoining members

ballot for 163(a)certifi cate required of 163(c)cessation of membership, after 148, 163election of

ballot, by 163(a)exclusion, after 148, 163(b)

removal of 141emergency meeting to consider 141(i)Grand Master, consent of, by 141(iii)notice of motion for 141(i), (ii)one meeting only, for 142provisions to be complied with 141recording of 141(iv)temporary 141(v)

representation in Grand Lodge 2resignation from See RESIGNATIONresolution, protest against 155returns See RETURNSrule of, in absence of Master 119secretary of See SECRETARYserving Brethren See SERVING BRETHRENsubscribing members

See also members, abovefi ve, falling below 188initiate becoming ipso facto 166resumption of status of, before visiting 127serving Brother, exception of, as 166

subscribing Past Masters as members of Grand Lodge 9subscriptions

by-laws relating to 145equality in 145liability for dues during suspension 179non-payment of 147, 148

Brother joining another Lodge 163(d)cessation of membership 148

reduction in 145Secretary, exemption of 104(c)


Lodges (cont.)summons

attendance on Grand Master, etc., See attendance, aboveLondon, Lodges in, copies to Grand Secretary 128particulars of candidates in 159, 164(b)urgency, initiation in case of 160

suspension of See SUSPENSIONtreasurer of See TREASURERunattached

direct jurisdiction of Grand Master, subject to 60(a)Metropolitan Area, in, declared as 60(a)

unattached Brethren, visit of 127(ii)unattached, overseas See OVERSEAS LODGESvisitations of

Grand Master, his Deputy or Assistant, by 122Grand Offi cers, by command 123Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Master, etc., by 122

visitors, admission of See VISITORSWardens See WARDENSWarrant See WARRANT

Lodges of Instructioncessation of 135Chapters of Instruction, holding under similar Craft rules 74excluded member, prohibition against attendance 127(i)Grand Master, by license & authority of 132

withdrawal 135minutes, keeping & production of 134place & time of meetings, approval of 133property of 134, 135sanction of 132

withdrawal 135surrender of books, documents, etc. 134, 135

London Chapter RankMetropolitan equivalent, treated as, from 26(f)

London Grand Chapter Rankapron, entitlement to wear, continued 96holders of, appointment to Provincial or District Grand Rank 32(a) Metropolitan equivalent, treated as holder of, from 26(f)Senior See SENIOR LONDON GRAND CHAPTER RANK

London Grand RankMetropolitan Rank, treatment as holder of 61(b)Senior See SENIOR LONDON GRAND RANK

London LodgesBrethren & dependents, special fund for relief of 61complaints, disputes & irregularities, adjudication on 232complaints, disputes & irregularities

settlement of 184(a)(i)defi nition of 128

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

London Lodges (cont.)fees & dues 270fees payable to

Fund of General Purposes 270Masonic Charitable Foundation 271

generally See LODGESLondon Grand Rank, proportional appointments to 60representation on

London Grand Rank Fund, relief 61visitation of, offi cial 122

London RankMetropolitan Rank, treatment as holder of 61(b)

LossesCharter of Chapter 47

replacement by Charter of Confi rmation, fee 99Grand Chapter Certifi cate 69

fee, replacement, for 98(b)Grand Lodge Certifi cate 174(f)

fee, replacement, for 270(b)Warrant

Lodge, ofWarrant of Confi rmation, replacement by, fee 270

Management of the Craft in WorkingCharge concerning pp. 146, 147

Managertavern or house, of, prohibition against holding offi ce 117

Masonic Foundation for the Aged & the Sickpetitions for relief 191

Masonic Samaritan FundPast Presidents

precedence of 5prefi x 6

Presidentappointment of 18chain pl. 47jewel pl. 11precedence of 5prefi x 6

Masonic Trust for Girls & BoysPast Presidents


petitions for relief 191President

appointment of 18chain pl. 47jewel pl. 11


Masonic Trust for Girls & Boys (cont.)President (cont.)


stewardship 253jewel pl. 60

Masterabsence of 3, 119(d)admonition by 180appointment of offi cers by 104(e) 113, 116apron 265, pl. 31assumption of Chair by 105(c)attendance on Grand Master, his Deputy or Assistant 118

See also under LODGESby-laws, delivery of copy to, & enforcement of 138casting vote by 156ceasing membership 104(f)censure by 180Charge concerning pp. 144, 146collar, wearing of 263committees, as Chairman of 154Community Service Order against member, action required 179Acontinuance in offi ce 107custodial sentence on member, action required 179Adeath of 104(f), 119(a)Deputy

appointment of 110period of offi ce 115

disciplinary powers of 120, 180displacement of offi cers by 120District Grand Lodge, as member of 65duration of offi ce 115election of 105(a)

by-laws regarding 137on death or incapacity of Master Elect 106motion against installation 105(b)

emergency meeting, calling of 140exclusion of member from meeting, power of 180Grand Lodge, as member of 5

business papers, notices etc. of, forwarding to 47incapacity of 119(a)initiation in urgent cases, duties as to 160installation of 105(b)

by-laws regarding 137death or incapacity of Master Elect 106postponement of 108returns 151

jewel 250, pl. 31more than one Lodge, of, dispensation for 115new Lodge of 97obligation required by 111observance of laws, responsibility for 114

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Master (cont.)offi cers

appointment of 104(e), 121after removal of offi cer 120time for 116Tyler, when permitted 113

investiture of, time for 116removal of 120

period of offi ce 115after death or incapacity of Master Elect 107after postponement of installation 108(a)continuation in offi ce 107extension of 115limitation on 115

place in Lodge, during offi cial visitation 122pledge by 111Prince of the Blood Royal as 110, 115Provincial Grand Lodge, as member of 65qualifi cation for offi ce 105(a)regular offi cer, as 104(a)removal of 119(a)temporary absence of 119(d)tenure of offi ce 115trustee of Lodge property, as 143visitors

offi cial, place in Lodge 122–124responsibility regarding 125(b) 126

Warrantcustody of 101production of See under WARRANT

Master Electabsence from installation meeting 108(a)Antient Charges, for reading to pp. vii–ixdeath of 106

continuance in offi ce of Master 107disqualifi cation, effect of 106, 107incapacity of 106

continuance in offi ce by Master 107installation of See under MASTERMaster’s Chair, prohibition against assumption before installation 105(c)motion for non-installation of 105(b)non-attendance at proposed installation 108refusal of offi ce by 106, 107

Master Masonapron 265certifi cate, entitlement to 174(c)

Meaning of TermsSee DEFINITIONS & INTERPRETATIONS


Meetings & ConvocationsBoard of General Purposes

number 225quorum & voting at 226

Chaptersby-laws, matters to be specifi ed in 58Charter, production at 47day & place of 58

alteration, dispensation for 58emergency 59failing to meet for one year 73, 189limited, no more than one on same day 59prohibited days for 73 139(a)public holidays, falling on 73, 139(b)

Chapters of instruction 74Committee of General Purposes (Royal Arch) 76Grand Chapter See GRAND CHAPTERGrand Lodge See GRAND LODGELodges

abandonment of 119(c)adjournment, prohibition against 136attendance at, recording of 144(ii)by-laws 137cancellation of, prohibition 137day of

alteration of 139(c), 141specifi cation in by-laws 137

emergency, calling & conduct of 106, 108, 140failure to hold 189outside area of jurisdiction 142place of

change in 141one meeting only, removal for 142proprietor or manager of house, etc. 117specifi ed in by-laws 137temporary change 141(e)

prohibited days 139(a)effect on four weeks rule 139(d)

public holiday falling on 139(h)same day, limited to one meeting 140Warrant, absence of 101, 103

Lodges of instruction 133prohibited days 139(a)Provincial & District Grand Lodges 78Provincial & District Grand Chapters 37public holidays, falling on 139(b)

Members & MembershipSee under CHAPTERS; LODGES & names of other bodies

MemorialsGrand Chapter, to, Centenary Jewels & Bars 91Grand Lodge, to, improper matter, etc. in 54

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Mentorappointment of, optional 104(a)jewel 250, pl. 38aprecedence of 104(d)

Metropolitan Area – CraftBook of Constitutions, Rules, application, exemptions to 60(d)formation of, 60(a)Lodge of Instruction

meetings, times & places to be approved 133minutes 134sanction for, withdrawal of 135

Metropolitan Area - Royal Archformation of 26(a)

First Grand Principal, by 26(a)Regulations, exemption from 26(d)Royal Arch Regulations, application as if to Provinces 26(b)

Metropolitan Chapter Rankapron 96collar 94jewel 87, pl. 25

Metropolitan Chaptersformation 26(a)

Metropolitan Grand Chapterauditor, election & qualifi cation of 39boundaries 27by-laws 35Convocations 37

area, dispensation to hold outside 37First Grand Principal, powers 27formation of 27funds 38membership of 30(a)

Metropolitan Grand Chapter Rankapron 96collar 94conferal 26(e)(i)

additional 26(e)(ii)Companions

not Installed First Principals, upon 26(e)(iii)precedence of 26(e)(iii)succession to Grand Chapter Rank 26(e)(iii)

First Grand Principals, upon 26(e)(i)jewel 87, pl. 25name 26(e)(i)sash

emblem, dark blue background 97(ii) fringe, gold or metal gilt 97(ii)

vacancies 26(i)


Metropolitan Grand ChaptersRegulations, exemption from 26(d)

Metropolitan Grand Lodgeaccounts & audit 85annual investiture 78

dispensation to hold outside area 78area of jurisdiction 60(a)Book of Constitutions, Rules, application, exemptions to 60(d)by-laws, power to frame 79charitable fund 83(a)

amendment of by-lawsapproval by Grand Master 83(f)copy for transmission to Grand Master 83(e)effective date 83(f)majority for 83(d)(ii)

establishment, by two thirds majority 83(b)confi rmation 83(b)notice of meeting for 83(b)

payments from 83(a)by-laws, to be shown in 83(a)

scales of payment 83(c)increase or diminution 83(c)increase, proposal to 83(d)

notice for 83(d)(i)amendment of by-laws 83(d)(i)discussion 83(d)(i)timing of 83(d)(i)

formation of 60(a)installation of Metropolitan Grand Master, qualifi cation to summon 63membership 64minutes 82opening & closing 79regulations, making & altering 79

Metropolitan Grand Masterabsence of 64admonition by 74, 75appointment of 63apron 265

wearing of 266area of authority 63Book of Constitutions, Rules, application, exemptions to 60(d)chain 254(c)(i–iii)complaint 75death of 64erasure of Lodges 76

Grand Secretary, report to 76expulsion of Brethren 76

Grand Secretary, report to 76installation, Metropolitan Grand Lodge, in 63irregularity 75jewel 242

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RULE OR REGULATION

Metropolitan Grand Master (cont.)Masonry, state of, within area, report to Grand Secretary 77Metropolitan Grand Lodge

annual holding of, by 78appointments in 78area 78dispensation to hold elsewhere 78

minutes of, summary of, report to Grand Master, by 77Metropolitan Grand Offi ce, names & Lodges of Brethren appointed to

report to Grand Master, by 77particulars of Deputy, Assistant & Grand Inspectors , transmission of

Grand Secretary, to 60(c)(iii)Metropolitan Area Lodges, to 60(c)(iii)

Patent of Appointment 60(a)authority to act under 60(a)

powers & dutiesappointment

Grand Offi cers, Metropolitan 60(c)(i)summoning Lodge offi cers 74

contumacy by 74Grand Lodge Certifi cate, requirement to produce 74Warrant, books, papers & accounts, requirement to produce 74

retention by 74Prince of the Blood Royal, if 63

Pro Metropolitan Grand Master, appointment of 63proceedings, account of, Grand Secretary, report to 77regalia 61(c)suspension by 74, 75vacancy in offi ce 63

Metropolitan Grand Offi cers – Craftadmonition or suspension 61(f)appointment of, annual 61(d)appointment of, Metropolitan Grand Lodge, in 61(d)apron 265, pls. 56, 57

Grand Offi cer, of, wearing 267casual vacancies 61(e)conduct 61(f)deprivation of rank & privilege 61(f)displacement of 61(f)gauntlets 268investment 61(d)jewel 247(b), pl. 26Past

precedence of 61(c)regalia 61(c)

Metropolitan Grand Offi cers – Royal Archappointment of 26(g), 37

Metropolitan Grand Chapter, in 26(h)collars 94


Metropolitan Grand Offi cers – Royal Arch (cont.)Grand Offi cer

dutiesperforming, as

apron 94chain 94

jewels 88, pls. 25A, 27–30precedence of 26(g)sash, fringe 97(ii)

Metropolitan Grand Rankapron 265, pls. 56, 57collar 260(iii), pls. 54, 55conferal

additional Brethren, upon, authorisation, Grand Master, by 61(a)(ii)area Past Masters, upon 61(a)(i)Grand Lodge, members, to 61(a)(i)

number 61(a)(i)Metropolitan Grand Master, by 61(a)(i)name of area, designated, by 61(a)(i)number of 61(a)(i)Senior Overseas Grand Rank, of, upon holders 92(a)

deprivation of rank & privilege 61(f)approval, Metropolitan Grand Lodge, by 61(f)

jewel 246, pl. 26precedence of 61(a)(v)qualifi cation

Metropolitan Rank, holders of, by 61(a)(iii)regalia 61(a)(v), (c)

Metropolitan Grand Secretarybusiness papers & reports, to be transmitted to 47

Metropolitan Grand Stewards – Craftapron 265

Metropolitan Grand Superintendents(See also under Grand Superintendent – Royal Arch, above)

appointment of 26(a), 28Grand Scribe E & Chapters

transmission of particulars toDeputy & Assistant Metropolitan Grand Superintendent, of 26(c)(iii)Metropolitan Grand Inspector, of 26(c)(iii)

installation 28power to summon Metropolitan Grand Chapter for 28

powers & duties, same, Metropolitan Grand Master, as 40qualifi cation 26(c)(ii)Regulations, exemption from 26(d)

Metropolitan Grand Treasurer – Craftapron pl. 56, 57collar pl. 54, 55election of 61(d)jewel pl. 26, 26(a)

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Metropolitan Grand Treasurer – Royal Archelection & investiture of 26(h)

Metropolitan Grand Inspector – Craftauthority 122Chain 256, pl. 49ainvestment, place of 60(c)(iv)jewel 247(b), pl. 29Metropolitan Grand Master, appointment by 60(c)(i)qualifi cation 60(c)(ii)registration of 270 (a)

Metropolitan Grand Inspector – Royal Archappointment of 26(c)(i)chain 94, pl. 26Ejewel 88, pl. 11qualifi cation 26(c)(ii)registration of 98 (a)

Metropolitan LodgesBrethren, invitation to resign under Rule 277A(a) 76

Metropolitan Pro Grand Masterprecedence of 61(c)regalia 61(c)

Metropolitan Rank – Craftapron 265conferal

Master Masons, upon 61(a)(iii)Metropolitan Grand Master, by 61(a)(iii)

deprivation of rank & privilege 61(f)approval, Metropolitan Grand Lodge, by 61(f)

jewel 246, pl. 26precedence of 61(a)(v)regalia 61(a)(v)

Metropolitan Rank – Royal Archjewel pl. 25

Military Lodgesconduct & duties of 130Warrant, surrender or exchange of 131

Minorinitiation of 157

MinutesBoard of General Purposes 238Chapter

confi rmation 73, 144emergency, bar on reading etc. at 59particulars to be entered 73, 144

District Grand Lodge 77, 82Grand Chapter 23


Minutes (cont.)Grand Lodge, confi rmation of 52Lodge

books, production of, toBoard of General Purposes 234Grand Master etc. 118Provincial or District Grand Master 74

books, property in 143circulation of copies 144confi rmation of 144

emergency meetings, limitation 140entries in

attendances 144(ii)declaration by joining members of other jurisdictions 163degrees, conferment of 144(i)exclusions 148matters to be entered 144

keeping of 144protests against proceedings 155

printing & publication of, prohibition against 177Provincial Grand Lodges 72, 82

MisbehaviourGrand Lodge, in 57Lodge, in 180

MisconductGrand Offi cers, of 24Lodge offi cers, of 120

Most Excellenttitle & prefi x, use of 4

Most Worshipfulprefi x of, use of 6

MotionsSee under GRAND CHAPTER; GRAND LODGE; LODGES

NameGrand Lodge, style & title of 1Lodge

alteration of 98distinguished by 98

New ChapterCharter

application for 43, 80attachment to regular Lodge 45clearance certifi cates of founders 43Confi rmation, of 47Constitution

essential for 47regularity of 46

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

New Chapter (cont.)Constitution (cont.)

fees 99founders 43loss of 47petition for, form of 44production at every convocation 47qualifi cation of First Principals 43, 46recommendation required 43registration of 46withholding of 47

New Lodgeconstitution of, regularity of 97Districts, in 95fees

founders of Lodges abroad joining from other constitutions 270(a)5Warrant 270A

name & number of 98petition for

form of 96requirements 94

recommendation for 94registration of 97

WarrantMaster & Wardens named 97petition for 94, 96provisional, in districts 95

NominationsSee under Names of appropriate boards, offi cers & offi ces

Non-Confi rmationelection of Master 105(b)laws, regulations & practices, resolutions regarding 40

‘Non-Dining’ Membershiprate of subscription 145

Non-Subscribing Membervisiting Lodges 127

Notice of MotionChapter, for removal of 73, 141Grand Lodge See under GRAND LODGELodge, in

non-installation of Master 105(b)removal of Lodge, for 141(i)(ii)

NoticesChapter, proposition of candidates 66complaint against member 181(a)(i)erasure or expulsion 277(a)(i)(A)


Notices (cont.)exclusion proceedings, matters arising 181, 191AGrand Chapter, to whom sent 19, 21invitation to resign from Craft 277A(a)service of 191A, 191B, 191D

NumberLodges required to bear 98

Obedience to Constitutionsdeclaration of 159, 163(f)

ObligationMaster, of 111

Offensive Languagememorial, petition, etc., to Grand Lodge, in 54

Offi cersSee CHAPTERS; DISTRICT GRAND OFFICERS; GRAND OFFICERS; LODGES; PROVINCIAL GRAND OFFICERS; & under names of individual offi ce holders

Old ChargesSee CHARGES

OpeningGrand Lodge 51Provincial or District Grand Lodge 79

Order of Service to Masonryappointment 19jewel 243, 249, pl. 24

Organist – Craftappointment of, optional 104jewel 250, pl. 42

Organist – Royal Archjewel pl. 41

Overseas Chapter Rankapron 96collar 94jewel 87, pl. 25sash, fringe 97(ii)

Overseas Chapters (not under Districts)grouping & alteration 41

Overseas Grand Chapter Rankappointment to 42apron 96collar 94holders of, appointment to Past Provincial or District Grand Rank 32(a)

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Overseas Grand Chapter Rank (cont.)jewel 87, pl. 25precedence of 42qualifi cation 42regalia 42registration fee 42, 98(a)(iii)sash 97, pl. 49


Overseas Grand Lodgeformation of See SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGES

Overseas Grand Rankconferment of 92(a)holders

apron 265, pls. 56, 57collar 260(iii), pls. 54, 55conduct of, dissatisfaction with 92(b)fee 93, 270(a), 270Bgauntlets 268jewel 246, pl. 26precedence of 92(a)rank & privileges deprivation 92(b)regalia, wearing of 92(a)salutes 6

Overseas Grand Rank – Royal Archjewel pl. 25

Overseas Lodges (not under Districts)allegiance, transfer of, meetings to discuss 186annual dues 269complaints, disputes & irregularities

adjudication on 184(i) 232settlement of 184(a)(i)

degrees at short intervals 90grouping of 91registration fees 270(a), 270B

meetings to discuss formation 186new, within jurisdiction of 187

Warrant, fee for 270A

Overseas Rankapron 265conduct of, dissatisfaction with 92(b)deprivation of rank & privilege 24, 92(b)

Overseas Rank – Royal Archjewel pl. 25

Panel for Appeals CourtsSee APPEALS COURTS


Panel for ClemencySee CLEMENCY

Past Assistant Grand Masterapron 265jewel 244, pl. 25precedence of 5

Past Assistant Grand Offi cers – Craftaprons 265jewels 244, pl. 25

Past Assistant Grand Offi cers – Royal Archjewel 86precedence of 2

Past Assistant Provincial or District Grand Masterappointment to rank of, prohibition 68(a)jewel 248(a), pl. 30

if Grand Offi cer 248(c)precedence of 71, 72salutes 6 (note)

Past Deputy Grand Masterapron 265jewel 244, pl. 25precedence of 5

Past Deputy Grand Offi cers – Craftaprons 265jewel 244, pl. 25

Past Deputy Grand Offi cers – Royal Archjewel 86precedence of 2

Past Deputy MastersTime Immemorial Lodges, Collars 262

Past Deputy Metropolitan Grand Masterjewel 248(d), pl. 26(b)

Past Deputy Provincial or District Grand Masterappointment to rank of, prohibition 68(a)jewel 248, pl. 30

if Grand Offi cer 248precedence of 71, 72salutes 6 (note)

Past Deputy Superintendentjewel 88, pl. 26A

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Past District Grand Masterapron 265automatic attainment of rank 18 (note)jewel 244, 248, pl. 4precedence of 5, 71, 72

Past District Grand Offi cers – Craftappointment of 69, 73aprons 265, pls. 56, 57collars 260(i), pls. 54, 55displacement of 68(f)District Grand Lodge, as members of 65gauntlets 268jewels 248, pl. 30number of 69precedence of 71, 72promotions 70rank & privileges, deprivation of 68(f)salutes 6visitation of Lodges by 124

Past District Grand Offi cers – Royal Archappointment of 32aprons 96collars 95jewels 88, pl. 30membership of District Grand Chapter 30precedence of 34promotion of 33sash 97, pl. 49

Past District Grand Rank – Craftconferment of 69

Past District Grand Rank – Royal Archappointment to 31, 32(b)

holders of London, Senior London & Overseas Grand Rank 32limitation on 31(a)

offi cers of other Districts 32

Past District Grand Stewards – Craftaprons 265collars 260(ii)gauntlets 268jewel 248(a), pl. 30precedence of 71, 72

Past District Grand Stewards – Royal Archjewel 88

Past District Grand Wardensqualifi cation 73


Past First Grand Principaljewel 86, 93, pl. 24precedence of 2prefi x 4

Past First Principalsannual return of 60aprons 96collars 95jewel pl. 34qualifi cation as members of

District or Provincial Grand Chapter 30Grand Chapter 5

sash 97, pl. 49

Past Grand Inspector – Craftapron 265collar 257jewel 244, pl. 15precedence of 5relinquishment of offi ce, on 18salute 6

Past Grand Inspector – Royal Archcollar 92, 93jewel 86, pl. 24precedence of 2, 15

Past Grand Masterapron 265collar 257, pls. 52, 53jewel 244, 249, pl. 1precedence of 5

Past Grand Offi cers – Craftappointment of 19aprons 265, pls. 52, 53chains, when worn by 255(b)collars 257, pls. 50, 51deprivation of rank 24District Grand Masters on relinquishment as 18gauntlets 268Grand Inspectors on relinquishment as 18Grand Lodge, as members of 2jewels 244, 249, pl. 25precedence of 5prefi xes 6Provincial Grand Masters on relinquishment as 18salutes 6visitation of Lodges, offi cial 123

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Past Grand Offi cers – Royal Archappointment of 18aprons 96collars 93jewels 86, pl. 24members of Grand Chapter 1precedence of 2sash 97, pl. 49

Past Grand Stewardsaprons 265collars 259jewel 245, 249place in Grand Lodge 37precedence of 5status 37

Past Grand Superintendentcollar 92, 93jewel 86, pl. 24precedence of 2, 15

Past Mastersabsence of Master, duties devolving upon, in 119(a)(b)apron 265collars 264

Grand Stewards’ Lodge 261Time Immemorial Lodges 262

District Grand Lodge, as members of 65Grand Lodge, as members of 5, 9, 151honorary member, as 167jewel 250, pl. 32prefi x 6Provincial Grand Lodge, as members of 65returns, inclusion in 151, 152

Past Metropolitan Grand Masterapron 265

Past Metropolitan Grand Offi cer – Craftapron 265jewel 248(b), pl. 26(b)

Past Metropolitan Grand Offi cer – Royal Archjewel pl. 25A

Past Metropolitan Group Chairmanjewel 248(d), pl. 26(b)

if Grand Offi cer 248(d)

Past Pro First Grand Principaljewel 86, pl. 1precedence of 2prefi x 4


Past Pro Grand Masterapron 265jewel 244, 249, pl. 1precedence of 5

Past Pro Provincial or District Grand Masterapron 265automatic attainment of rank 18 (note)jewel 244, 249, pl. 4precedence of 5, 72

Past Provincial Grand Masterapron 265automatic attainment of rank 18 (note)jewel 244, 248, pl. 4precedence of 5, 71, 72

Past Provincial Grand Offi cers – Craftappointment of 69, 73aprons 265, pls. 56, 57collars 260(i), pls. 54, 55displacement of 68(f)gauntlets 268jewels 248, 249, pl. 30number of 69precedence of 71, 72promotions 70Provincial Grand Lodge, as members of 65rank & privileges, deprivation of 68(f)salutes 6visitation of Lodges by command 124

Past Provincial Grand Offi cers – Royal Archappointment of 32aprons 96collars 94jewels 88, pl. 30membership of Provincial Grand Chapter 30precedence of 34promotion of 33sash 97, pl. 49

Past Provincial Grand Rank – Craftappointment to 68, 69

holders of London, Senior London & Overseas Rank 69limitation on 68(a)

offi cers of other Provinces 69

Past Provincial Grand Rank – Royal Archappointment to 31–32(b)

holders of London, Senior & Overseas Rank 32limitation on 31(a)

offi cers of other provinces 32

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Past Provincial Grand Stewards – Craftcollars 260(ii)jewel 248(a), pl. 30

Past Provincial Grand Stewards – Royal Archjewel 88

Past Provincial Grand Wardensqualifi cation 73

Past Rankappointment to

First Grand Principal, by 18Grand Master, by 19Grand Superintendent, by 31, 32Provincial or District Grand Master, by 68, 69

Past Second & Third Grand Principalsjewel 86, 93, pl. 24precedence of 2prefi x 4

Past Second & Third Principalsapron 96sash 97, pl. 49

Patents of AppointmentDeputy or Assistant Provincial Grand Masters 66Deputy Grand Superintendent 28AGrand Superintendent 28Provincial or District Grand Master 63sealing of 31

PetitionsBoard of General Purposes, to, in writing 236Centenary & Bi-Centenary Bar, for

Chapter 91Lodge 252

Charter for new Chapter 43, 44Grand Lodge, to, improper matter, etc., in 54SHORT SERVICE AS WARDEN, arising from 109Warrant for new Lodge 94

form of 96

Place of MeetingSee under MEETINGS

PledgeLodge jewels & property, prohibition against 143

Pledge (Obligation)Master, by

antient usage & established customs, observation of 111by-laws, submission to 138


Porch of Grand LodgeScrutineers for 48

PrayersGrand Lodge, at 30

Precedence – Craftbusiness

Grand Mastercommunications to Grand Lodge from 53matters referred to Board by 237

District Grand Offi cers 61, 71, 72Grand Offi cers 5Immediate Past Master 104Lodge offi cers 104Lodges, of 99

Grand Stewards’ Lodge 99local, Provinces & Districts 100

London Grand Rank, holders of 60(a)London Rank, holders of 60(a)Overseas Grand Rank, holders of 92Overseas Rank, holders of 92Provincial Grand Offi cers 67, 71, 72Senior London Grand Rank, holders of 60

Precedence – Royal ArchChapters 45

offi cers 48District Grand Offi cers 2Grand Offi cers 2Grand Principals, communications from 24London Chapter Rank 26London Grand Chapter Rank 26Members of Grand Chapter 2Overseas Chapter Rank 42Overseas Grand Chapter Rank 42Provincial Grand Offi cers 34Senior London Grand Chapter Rank 26

Prefi xesranks, of

Grand Chapter 4Grand Lodge 6

Premises CommitteeBoard of General Purposes, of 231

PresidentsBoard of General Purposes See BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSESCommittee of General Purposes See COMMITTEE OF GENERAL PURPOSESDistrict Boards See DISTRICT BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE; DISTRICTBOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSESMasonic Charitable Foundation 18

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Presiding Offi cer – Craftcasting vote by

Board of General Purpose, in 226Grand Lodge, in 59Grand Treasurer, at election of 21Lodge, in 156Panel for Clemency 280

Grand Lodgeacceptance of urgent business without notice by 42discussion of motions without notice, by leave of 39exclusion of member misbehaving 57substitute authority, as, powers & duties 3

Presiding Offi cer – Royal ArchCommittee of General Purposes, in absence of President 78First Grand Principal, in absence of 25powers of 25

Prince of the Blood RoyalGrand Master being 16Master of a Lodge, as 110, 115Provincial or District Grand Master being 63, 67

Prince of Wales’s Lodge No. 259aprons 265

Principal Grand Sojournerappointment of 15apron 96jewel 86, pl. 16

Principal Sojournerjewel pl. 38

Principalsabsence of 55, 56aprons 96attendance on First Grand Principal when summoned 118collars 95death of 54devolution of authority 56duration of offi ce as 51emergency convocation, summons of 59extension of period as 51fi rst, of new Chapter 46First Principal

election ofqualifi cation for 50

dispensation 50incapacity of 54installation of 48, 53jewels 89, pls. 31–44


Principals (cont.)Master, considered as, according to custom 48members of

Grand Chapter 2Provincial or District Grand Chapter 30

periods of offi ce 51precedence of 2, 48prefi x 4qualifi cation for election as 49(i, ii)removal of 54returns of 60sash 97, pl. 49Second Principal, election of, qualifi cation for 50See also FIRST PRINCIPAL; SECOND PRINCIPAL; THIRD PRINCIPALshort service as 50Third Principal, election of, qualifi cation for 49(i–ii)

Pro First Grand Principalapron 96chain pl. 5installation 9jewel 86, pl. 1precedence of 2prefi x 4Pro Grand Master as, if qualifi ed 9

Pro Metropolitan Grand Masterappointment of 63apron 265

wearing of 266chain 255(c)(i–iii)jewel 242powers & duties 63precedence of 63

Pro Provincial or District Grand Masteradditional offi ce, holding of 25appointment of 63apron 265

wearing of 266chain 255(a)(c), pl. 47collar 257, pl. 50, 51duties of 63jewel 242, 249, pl. 4powers of 63precedence of 5, 63prefi x 6status 18 (note)

Procedure CommitteeBoard of General Purposes, of 231

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

ProceedingsGrand Chapter See under GRAND CHAPTERGrand Lodge See under GRAND LODGELodge See under LODGESprinting or publication of, prohibition against 177

Processionspublic, in 178

PropertyGrand Lodge, care & custody of 35, 227

Proposals – Craftcandidate from Ireland or Scotland 161forms See APPLICATION FORMHonorary member, when qualifi ed to make 167honorary membership 167initiation, for

candidates outside own locality 158particulars required 159time for 159urgency, in case of 160

Proposercandidate for exaltation, particulars of proposer required 66candidate, of

liability for fees 171particulars required 159, 160

joining or re-joining member, of 163(b)motion in Grand Lodge, right of reply 56

PropositionsGrand Lodge, to, irregular 55

Proprietortavern or house, of, prohibition against holding offi ce 117

Provincesboundaries, rearrangement of 62combination & division of 62formation of 62representation on Board See under BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSESstate of Masonry, report on 77

Provincial ChaptersAssistants

Provincial Grand Principals toappointment of 31(c)(i)jewel 88, pl. 28B

Assistants, additional, Provincial Grand Principals to, appointment of 31(c)(iv)constitution of 46powers & duties, exercise over 40precedence of 45


Provincial Chapters (cont.)returns to

Grand Chapter 60–62Provincial Grand Chapter 63

Provincial Grand Almoner – Craftappointment of 68(c)(i)jewel 247, pl. 29(a)precedence of 71

Provincial Grand Almoner – Royal Archappointment of 31(c)(ii)jewel 88, pl. 30(a)precedence of 34

Provincial Grand Chapteraudit of accounts 39auditor, election & qualifi cation of 39by-laws 35committees of 35Constitution 27Convocations 37

Province, dispensation to hold outside 37funds 38meeting outside Province, dispensation for 37membership of 30offi cers 31

acting ranks, schedule of p. 210Past

First Principals, when members 30Provincial Grand Offi cers, when members 30rank in 32See also PAST OFFICERS

powers of 35, 38qualifi cation of members 30Treasurer, election of 31

Provincial Grand Charity Steward – Craftappointment of 68(c)(i)jewel 247, pl. 29(b)precedence of 71

Provincial Grand Charity Steward – Royal Archappointment of 31(c)(ii)jewel 88, pl. 30(b)precedence of 34

Provincial Grand Lodgesaccounts & audit 85auditor, qualifi cation & election of 85Board of General Purposes, notifi cation of 148by-laws

funds, regulation of 83(d)(e)

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Provincial Grand Lodges (cont.)by-laws (cont.)

funds, regulation of (cont.) 83(d)(e)confi rmation & operation of 83(f)

power to make 80cessation of Lodge membership, notifi cation of 148charitable fund, establishment of, etc., of 83(a)closing, form of 79committees

appointment of 80investigating 75minutes 82

dueshonorary members, absence of liability for 167liability, members of suspended Lodges 179(i)

formation of 62funds

accounts & audit 85establishment of 83(a)(b)payments, diminution, etc., of 83(c)payments, scales of, increase in 83(c)(d)

procedure 83(d)(i)(ii)meetings of 78

outside Province 78prohibited days 139(a)

membership of 65minutes 82

summary to Grand Lodge 77opening, form of 79Presiding Offi cer, rights, powers & duties of 3proceedings, reports of 77regulations, power to make 80reports to Grand Secretary 77returns 149

Provincial Grand Masterabsence of 3, 64acting ranks, schedule of p. 34

limitation 69past ranks, to 69promotions 70re-appointments by 68(a)(ii)See also under names of offi ces

additional offi ce, holding of 25admonition by 68(f) 74, 75annual report by 77appeal from decision of 75Appeals Court, Panel or Commission, disqualifi ed for membership of 274appointment of 63appointments by 66(a), 68(a)apron 265

wearing of 266


Provincial Grand Master (cont.)Assistants

additional 67limitation of 67See also ASSISTANT PROVINCIAL OR DISTRICT GRAND MASTERS

attendance upon 74authority of, area of 62, 63chain 255(a)(c), pl. 47collar 257, pl. 47complaints

determination of 75reference of, to 184

death of 64Deputy See DEPUTY PROVINCIAL OR DISTRICT GRAND MASTERdisciplinary powers 4, 68(f), 74, 75erasure or expulsion, absence of power of 76expulsion, recommendation for, by 76gauntlets 268Grand Superintendent, same powers & duties as 40installation of 63irregularities, determination of 75jewel 242, 249, pl. 4judicial authority 4patent of appointment

grant of 62, 63precedence of 5prefi x 6Prince of the Blood Royal, being 63, 67re-instatement by, of wrongfully excluded member 183(b)removal of 64resignation of 64salutes 6status of 18 (note)summons of offi cers & Brethren, power of 74suspension by 74, 75suspension of 64tenure of offi ce 63visitation of Lodges 122

Provincial Grand Mentorappointment of, optional 68(c)(i)jewel pl. 29cprecedence of 71

Provincial Grand Offi cers – Craftadditional 66, 68admonition of 68(f)appointment of 68(a)(c)

annual 68(d)past rank, to 69promotions 70

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Provincial Grand Offi cers – Craft (cont.)aprons 265, pls. 56, 57

Grand Offi cer, of, wearing of 267chain of, wearing by Grand Offi cer 267collars 260(i), pls. 54, 55collars of, wearing by Grand Offi cer 267displacement of 68(f)gauntlets 268investiture of 68(d)jewels 247, 249, pls. 27–30names of, report to Grand Lodge 77number permitted 68(a) (see schedule)Past See PAST PROVINCIAL GRAND OFFICERSprecedence among 71precedence of 72promotions 70Provincial Grand Lodge, as members of 65rank & privileges, deprivation of 68(f)regalia, wearing of 72removal of 68(f)salutes 6See also under names of offi cesvacancies 68(e)visitation of Lodges by command 124

Provincial Grand Offi cers – Royal Archadditional 31(a)appointment of 31(a)(d) 37aprons 96casual vacancies 31(f)collars 94Grand Offi cer

dutiesperforming, as

apron 94chain 94

investiture of 31(d)jewels 88, pls. 27–30past rank in other Provinces 32(a)precedence of 31, 34

own Province, within 34Apromotion 33re-appointment of 31(a)(ii)re-election of 31(a)(ii)sash 97, pl. 49

fringe 97(ii)schedules of 31(a), p. 210

appointment, prevention of, prohibition against 31(a)(i)

Provincial Grand Principalsappointment of 31(a)apron 96Assistant to, appointment, prohibition against 32(g)


Provincial Grand Principals (cont.)chains 94, pl. 28Ajewels 88, pl. 27, 28notifi cation of appointment 31(h)Past Second & Third, appointment, prohibition against 32qualifi cation 31(a)

Provincial Grand Rank – Royal ArchPast Rank

appointments to 32(a)additional 32(b)

Provincial Grand Treasurer, past holders not ineligible for election as 31(e)

Provincial Grand Stewards – Craftappointment of 68aprons 265collars 260(ii)jewel 247, pl. 29

Provincial Grand Stewards – Royal Archappointment of 31(a)jewel 88

Provincial Grand Superintendents, powers & duties, same,Provincial Grand Master, as 40

Provincial Grand Treasurer – Crafteligibility & election of 68(d)precedence of 71

Provincial Grand Treasurer – Royal Archelection of 31(d)investiture of 31(d)

Provincial Grand Wardensappointment of 68(a)qualifi cation 73

Provincial Lodgesdefi nition 129fees See FEES & DUESmeetings See MEETINGSnew, petition for Warrant 94offi cers of, attendance on Provincial Grand Master 74precedence, local 100regulations for 80removal of 141, 142representation on Board See BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSESreturns by 149returns by See also RETURNSsuperintendence of 129visitation of, offi cial 122–124

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Public Holidaysmeetings falling on 139(b)

Publicationaccounts, circulation etc. See ACCOUNTSMasonic affairs, material or documents concerning 177proceedings of

Grand Chapter 21Grand Lodge 47Lodge 177

Pure & Antient Masonrydefi nition, preamble to Constitutions

Qualifi cationsSee under appropriate title of offi ce or rank

Quarterly CommunicationsSee GRAND LODGE

Quasi-Masonic Organisationsmembership of 176

Rankdeprivation of

Grand Offi cers 24London Grand Rank, Senior London Grand Rank & London Rank 60(b)Overseas Grand Rank & Overseas Rank 92(b)Provincial & District Grand Offi cers 68(f)Royal Arch, application of provisions to 73

equality in 5Grand Offi cers, precedence of 5precedence limited to area of jurisdiction

Craft 60, 72, 92Royal Arch 26, 34, 42

titles, prefi xes & abbreviations 4, 6

Recognised Jurisdictionsrepresentatives, appointment of 8

Recognition of Sovereign Grand Lodgesbasic principles for pp. xiv, xvprerequisite before

acceptance of joining members 163(e)–(g)formation in District(s) 186

regulation to be observed by Lodges in new jurisdiction 187

Regalia – Craftappendix to Book of Constitutions declaration as part of 240chains 255collars 257, 260(iv)Grand Lodge

aprons unornamented, when worn 265charge & custody of 34


Regalia – Craft (cont.)full dress, wearing of 255, 257, 260, 268

gauntlets 268unauthorised insignia 241wearing in 239

Lodge offi cers 263prescribed 239public, wearing in 178unauthorised, prohibition against 241wearing of 239

Regalia – Royal Arch See also APRONS; CHAINS; COLLARS; JEWELSappendix to General Regulations declaration as part of 83Chapter, wearing of, in 82emblem pl. 48unauthorised 84wearing of

Chapter, in 82Grand Chapter, in 82

Registration – Craftcertifi cates issued in Districts 88, 174(a)fees 270(a), 270B

Deputy or Assistant Provincial or District Grand Master 270(a)Grand Offi cer, on fi rst appointment 270(a)remittance of 147, 149, 174(b)

neglect of Lodges in respect of 150, 152new Lodges 97, 270Aregister of members, maintenance of 146, 150serving Brethren 170(b)

Registration – Royal Archcontributions in respect of 100exaltees 61fees, schedule of 62, 98(a)Installed Principals 60members

annual return 61new 61, 69

fees 62, 98(a)(iv)from another Constitution 69

register ofmaintenance of 61neglect in 64

Provinces & Districts 63, 69serving Companions 68

Regulations – Craftalteration of, notice of motion for 40breaches of 179Grand Lodge, enactment by 4Provincial & District Grand Lodge, by 80

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Regulations – Royal Arch generallyChapters, application of rules applicable to Lodges 73Committee of General Purposes, same duties as Board of General Purposes 81Grand Chapter, First Grand Principal or Presiding Offi cer 25matters not provided for therein

application of Rules of Craft Masonry, preamble to General RegulationsProvincial or District Grand Superintendent, powers 40suspension from Craft, effect of 72suspension from Royal Arch, effect of 72, 179B

Re-instatementBrethren wrongfully excluded 182(a)

Rejoining MembersSee under CHAPTERS; LODGES

RemovalChapters, of See under CHAPTERSLodges, of See under LODGESoffi ce, from

Grand Inspectors 41, 91Grand Offi cers 24Grand Superintendents 29offi cers of Lodges 120Principals 54Provincial or District Grand Offi cers 68(f)Tyler 113

Replyright of, proposer of motion in Grand Lodge 56

ReportsSee under SUBJECTS OF REPORTS

RepresentativesGrand Master, of, appointment of 8

ReputationFreemasonry, of 179

Requestconferment of degrees by 173

Resignation – Craftinvitation to resign from Craft

appeal 76, 185Appeals Court, direction by 277(a)(ii), 277A(a)(e), 278certifi cates

Grand Lodge & Grand Chapteraccompany resignation, to 277A(b)(ii)waiver of requirement 277A(c)

Lodge, withholding after 175failure to comply with 277A(e), 278(v)Grand Secretary, powers & duties 277A(b–d)


Resignation – Craft (cont.)invitation to resign from Craft

letter of 277A(b)(i)notifi cation

Brother to 277A(a)Lodges & Chapters, to 277A(d)(ii)Provincial & District Grand Masters, recommendations by 76Royal Arch, application of provisions to 277A(d)(i)substitution of penalty 277(a)(ii), 278(v)suspension pending appeal 76, 233, 278(v)

period 179(iii)(iv)certifi cate, obligatory return of, waiver 183A(b)effective date 183A(c)Grand, Metropolitan, Provincial, District or Overseas rank 183A(a)(ii)

certifi cate, issue on 175procedure 183A(a)

Lodge membership, ofrejoining after 163, 183A(f)withdrawing of 183

Lodges or Chapterscessation of membership 183A(a)(i)

communication of, to, Grand Secretary, by 183A(b)Provincial or District Grand Master 64resigned Brother, obligations still binding upon 183A(d)rights & privileges, resumption of

certifi cate returned 183A(e)subscribing member of Lodge, as 183A(e)

Resignation – Royal Archapplication of Craft rules 75, 277A(b)(ii), (d)

Metropolitan Grand Superintendents & Grand Superintendents 29members

certifi cate, issue after 70(b)withdrawal 183, 66B

See also INVITATION under CRAFT, above

ResolutionsGrand Lodge

confi rmation of 40contrary to Antient Landmarks 55

Lodgeconfi rmation of 144protests against 155

Returns – CraftDistrict Grand Master, by 88, 89electronic format 191CLodges

annual submission 146(i)Districts, in 86, 149

certifi cates issued, of 88fees, remittance with 147honorary members, exclusion of 167

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Returns – Craft (cont.)Lodges (cont.)

annual submission (cont.) 146(i)installation 151members in arrears 147, 148, 181neglect in making 150

penalty 152offi cers & Past Masters 151Provinces, in 149

Returns – Royal Archannual 61electronic format 191Cinstallation 60members, of 61Metropolitan Area, in 63neglect in making, penalty 64Principals & Past Principals, of 60Provinces, Districts & Metropolitan Areas, in 63remittance of fees with 62

Right Worshipfulprefi x, use of 6

Royal ArchChapter, offi cers & members 48contents, table of p. 192Council of 72 members present, limitation on Chapter meeting to 48Craft Masonry, rules of, application p. 193emblem pl. 48General Regulations p. 193

amendments, record of p. 190copy, presentation to candidates 67plates, appendix of 83, pp. 253–284

declaration, as to 83principal editions, list of p. 190submission to 67

Grand Offi cers of Craft Masonry as offi ce holders in 8–10, 12–14past ranks, conferal, Grand Superintendents, by 31(b)recognition as part of Freemasonry, Declaration p. 193sanction p. 191

Royal Masonic Benevolent InstitutionPast Presidentsprecedence of 5

prefi x 6petitions for relief to 191

Presidentappointment of 18chain pl. 47jewel pl. 11precedence of 5prefi x 6


Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution (cont.)stewardship 253

jewel pl. 60

Royal Somerset House & Inverness Lodge No. 4collars 262Immemorial constitution 101

SalutesGrand Offi cers 6Provincial & District Grand Offi cers, holders of London &

Overseas Grand Rank 6Royal Arch, not given in 4

Sash – Royal ArchCompanions, worn by 97illustration pl. 49

Scandalous Notice of Motionpowers of Board of General Purposes 41

Scotlandcandidate for initiation from 161

Scribe Eappointment of 48exemption from subscription 48

Scribesappointment of 48jewel 89, pl. 35

ScrutineersGrand Festivals, at, nomination of 48porch of Grand Lodge, for 48

SealGrand Lodge, custody & use of 31

Sealing of DocumentsDistricts, certifi cates issued in 87duties as to 31

Second Degreeapron 45certifi cate 174(c)

Second District Grand Principalappointment, prohibition against 31(g)chain 94, pl. 28AGrand Scribe E & Chapters, particulars of, transmission to,

Grand Superintendent by 31(h)jewel pl. 27

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

Second Grand Principalappointment of 10apron 96jewel 86, pl. 2particulars, Grand Scribe E & Chapters, transmission to,

Metropolitan Grand Superintendent, by 26(j)precedence of 2prefi x 4summons of Chapter Principals & members to attend him 118

Second Metropolitan Grand Principalappointment of 26(g)chain 94, pl. 28A

Second Principalabsence of 55, 56collar 95election of, qualifi cation for 50jewel 89, pl. 32offi ce, duration in, limitation, as to 51sash 97, pl. 49service, short term of 50

Second Provincial Grand Principalappointment, prohibition against 31(g)chain 94, pl. 28AGrand Scribe E & Chapters, particulars of, transmission to,


Secondercandidate, of

exaltation, for 66honorary member, as 167initiation in case of urgency 160liability for fees 171particulars required 159

joining or rejoining member, of 163(b)

SecretaryAntient Charges, reading to Master Elect pp. vii–ixappointment & investiture of 104(a), 116jewel 250, pl. 37quarterly communications, business papers, transmission to 47regular offi cer, as 104(a)returns, duty to make 146, 151

Senior Grand Wardenappointment of 18jewel 242, 249, pl. 5precedence of 5salute 6See also GRAND WARDENS


Senior London Grand Chapter Rankholders of, appointment to Provincial or District Grand Rank 32(a)holders of, appointment to past Provincial or District Grand Rank 32(a)Metropolitan equivalent, to be treated as, from 26(f)

Senior Metropolitan Grand Chapter Rankappointment of 26(e)(iv)collar 94jewel 87, pl. 26precedence of 26(e)(v)qualifi cation 26(e)(iv)regalia 26(e)(v)sash


Senior Metropolitan Grand Rank – Craftappointment to

District, Overseas & Provincial Grand Rank, holders of 61(a)(iv)Metropolitan Grand Master, by 61(a)(iv)Metropolitan Grand Rank, holders of 61(a)(iv)

apron 265, pl. 26a(ii)collar 260(iii), pls. 54, 55deprivation of rank & privilege 61(f)

approval, Metropolitan Grand Lodge, by 61(f)gauntlets 268jewel 246, pl. 26(a)precedence of 61(a)(v)regalia 61(a)(v)

Senior Overseas Grand Chapter Rankapron 96collar 94jewel 87, pl. 26sash


Senior Overseas Grand Rankapron 265, pl. 26a(ii)conduct of, dissatisfaction with 92(b)conferal 92(a)deprivation of rank & privilege 24, 92(b)gauntlets 268precedence of 92(a)regalia 92(a)

Senior Wardenabsence of Master, duties in 119(a)(b)appointment of 104(a)(e)emergency meeting, calling of, in Master’s absence 140jewel 250, pl. 33precedence of 104(d)regular offi cer, as 104(a)See also WARDENS

INDEX


RULE OR REGULATION

SeniorityAssistant Grand Masters, among 5Grand Offi cers, among 5

Serving Brethreninitiation of 170(a)joining member, becoming 170(b)notifi cation of 170(b)registration of 170(b)special certifi cate 170(b)

fee for 170(b), 270status of 166, 170(b)

Serving Companiondispensation for election as 68exaltation & status 68joining a Chapter 68qualifi ed for election as Janitor 48special Grand Chapter certifi cate 68

fee 98(c)

SignaturesChapter cheques 153Grand Chapter certifi cates 69Grand Lodge certifi cates 174(e)Lodge cheques 153

Sovereign Grand Lodgescorrespondence with 230Lodges within, joining members from 163(e)overseas

formation of, meetings to discuss 186Lodges within, regulations to be observed 187recognition of 186, 187transfer of allegiance to, meetings to consider 187 (i)–(v)

See also FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS; RECOGNITION

Staff CommitteeBoard of General Purposes 231

Stewards – Craftappointment of, optional 104charity, qualifi cation for jewels 253, pl. 60Grand See GRAND STEWARDSjewel 250, pl. 45

Stewards – Royal Archjewel pl. 43

Style & TitleGrand Chapter 1Grand Lodge 2


SubmissionGeneral Regulations, to, by exaltees 67joining members from other jurisdictions 67

Subscribing Members – CraftSee under LODGES

Subscriptions – Royal Archarrears 66B, 71of Chapter members 145differentiation in 145exemption of Scribe E from 48

Substituted Authoritiesrights, powers & duties of 3

Summons – Craftattendance on

Board of General Purposes 234Grand Lodge 58Grand Master, his Deputy or Assistant 118Provincial or District Grand Master 74

especial Grand Lodge 13Lodge

candidates, particulars of, on 159, 164(b)initiation in cases of urgency 160London, in, copies to Grand Secretary 128members of, entitled to receive 145

Summons – Royal ArchCommittee of General Purposes, to attend 118Grand Principals, to attend 118Grand Superintendent, to attend 118private Chapter

London, in, Grand Scribe E, to be sent to 128membership in, particulars of candidates for 66

Sundaymeetings on, prohibition against 139

SurrenderLodge or Chapter

books, papers, documents & property, of 143, 153, 188, 190

Suspensionappeal against 185, 233, 278Board of general Purposes, powers of 233, 234from Craft, effect of 72from Royal Arch, effect of 179Afrom Royal Arch privileges 179AGrand Master, by 118, 182(a)Grand Superintendent, of 29

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RULE OR REGULATION

Suspension (cont.)Lodge, of

on failure to re-instate excluded member 182(a)liability for dues 179

membership of quasi-Masonic & other bodies, for 176non-attendance on Grand Master, for 118penalty

extent ofBrethren 179(ii)Lodges 179(i)

penalty, as 179Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Master

by 75of 64

Tavernproprietor or manager, prohibition against holding offi ce 117

T.G.A.O.T.U.belief in, by members of other jurisdictions 125(b)

Third Degreeapron 265certifi cate, entitlement to 174(c)

Third District Grand Principalchain 94, pl. 28Aappointment of

prohibition against 31(g)Grand Scribe E & Chapters, particulars of, transmission to


Third Grand Principalinstallation 11jewel 86, pl. 3particulars, Grand Scribe E & Chapters, transmission to

Metropolitan Grand Superintendent, by 26(j)

Third Metropolitan Grand Principalappointment of 26(g)chain 94, pl. 28A

Third Principalabsence 55collar 95election of, qualifi cation for 49jewel 89, pl. 33offi ce, duration in, limitation, as to 51sash 97, pl. 49service, short term of 50


Third Provincial Grand Principalchain 94, pl. 28AGrand Scribe E & Chapters, particulars of, transmission to,


Tickets of AdmissionGrand Festivals 12Grand Lodge 49

TitlesGrand Lodge 1Grand Offi cers 6Lodge name 98

Treasurer – Craftabsence of 112ballot for 112(a)books, funds, etc., transfer to successor 143, 153duties of 153election of 112(a)

by-laws regarding 137pro tempore 112(b)(c)

incapacity of 112(b)jewel 250, pl. 36regular offi cer, as 104(a)

Treasurer – Royal Archabsence of, protracted 57ballot for 48duties of 153election of 48jewel 89, pl. 36transfer by, of books & papers of Chapter 153vacancy in offi ce of 57

Tribunals, Masonicdocuments, printing & publication of 177

TrustLodge property held in 143

Tylerappointed, when 113election of 104(e), 113

by-laws regarding 137jewel 250, pl. 46qualifi cation for offi ce 113regular offi cer, as 104(a)removal from offi ce 113serving Brother, when initiated as 170(d)subscribing member of the Lodge as 113

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RULE OR REGULATION

Unattached Chaptersoverseas

grouping of 41alteration or amalgamation of 41

Unattached Lodgesoverseas See OVERSEAS LODGES [NOT UNDER DISTRICTS]

Unattached Membersattendance at Lodges 127(ii)

Unbecoming BehaviourGrand Lodge, in 57

University Lodgesinitiation in 161

UrgencyGrand Lodge, business in 42initiation in case of 160

Vacancy in Offi cecasual

Board of General Purposes 223Chapter offi cers 54, 55, 57, 121Committee of General Purposes 75Grand Offi cers 15, 18Lodge offi cers 121

Grand Master 14

Very Worshipfulprefi x of, use of 6

Vice PresidentBoard of General Purposes See BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES

VisitationLodges of

Grand Master, his Deputy or Assistant, by 122Grand Offi cers, by command 123offi cial 122Provincial or District Grand Offi cers by command 124

Visiting – CraftHonorary Members, by 127

VisitorsGrand Lodge, to 10Lodges, to

admission of 125(a)(b)by-laws, subject to 125(c)disqualifi cation 127examination of 125(a)members of other jurisdictions 125(b)


Visitors (cont.)Lodges, to (cont.)

non-subscribing members 127(i)offi cial See VISITATIONrefusal of admission 126

minutes, recording in 144(b)

VotingBoard of General Purposes

at meetings of 226casting vote See CASTING VOTEChapter, in, by ballot 48, 54, 66Grand Lodge, in 59Lodge in

ballot See BALLOTmembers in arrears 145

transfer of allegiance to Sovereign Grand Lodge, on 187(b)(d)

WandsGrand Stewards, carried by 258

Wardensappointment of 104

time for 116See also JUNIOR WARDEN; SENIOR WARDENattendance on Grand Master & others See under LODGESCharge concerning pp. 144, 146degrees, conferment by Installed Master at request of 119(b)District Grand Lodge, as members of 65Grand Lodge, attendance at 5, 151, 152Grand Offi cers as, for purposes of visitations 122Grand See GRAND WARDENSinvesting of 105

after death or incapacity of Master Elect 106, 107delayed, effect of 109time for 116

jewels 250, pls. 33, 34Master

absence of, calling of meeting in 119(a)chair of, occupation by Installed Master by request 119(b)

new Lodge, of 97period of offi ce

after postponed installation 106, 108(a)(b)investiture, counting from 109less than one year 109

precedence in Lodge 104(d)Provincial Grand Lodge, as members of 65qualifi cation for Mastership 105(a) 106, 109

delayed investiture, after 105(b), 108(a)regular offi cers, as 104(a)returns, inclusion of names in 151trustees of Lodge property, as 143

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RULE OR REGULATION

WarrantBi-Centenary Bar 252

fee 270ACentenary Jewel 252

fee 270Aconfi rmation of 103

fee 270Aexchange of, military Lodges 131Lodge

confi rmatory, issue of 103custody of 101District, in, provisional 95endorsement, etc., prohibition against 102forfeiture on misappropriation of property 143inscription on, prohibition against 102irregular procurement, prohibition against 102loss of 103Master’s responsibility for 101meeting without, prohibition against 101, 103production at meetings 101production to

Board of General Purposes 234Grand Master, etc. 118Provincial or District Grand Master 74

property of Grand Master 102provisional, Lodges in Districts 95retention of, by higher authority 74, 118return of

on dissolution of Lodge 190on joining new Sovereign Grand Lodge 187(ii)Lodge of fewer than fi ve members 188

sale, prohibition against 102surrender of See return, abovetransfer of, prohibition against 102, 190withholding of, improper 103

military Lodges, surrender or exchange of 131new Lodge, for

alteration of offi cers named in 97application for 94fee, on grant of 270Apetition for 94

form of 96sealing of 31

WithholdingChapter Charter 47Lodge Warrant 103

Worshipfulprefi x, use of 6