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On Freemasonry.
The constitutions of the American Grand Lodges , and Chapters are now before me . They are conceived in an excellent spirit , and shew that our transatlantic Brethren are strict disci plinarians and good Masons . Hear an enumeration of the duties of the hi gh priest . " The high priest of every chapterhas it in special charge
, , as appertaining to his office , duty , and dignity , to see that the by-laws of his chapter , as well as the constitutions , and the general regulations of the grand chapter , be duly observed ; that all the other officers of his chapter perform the duties of their respective officers faithfull y , ancl are examples of diligence ancl industry to their companions ; that true and exact records
be kept of all the proceedings of the chapter by the secretary ; that the treasurer keep and render exact and just accounts of all the monies belonging to the chapter , that regular returns be made by the secretary , annually , to the grand chapter , of all admissions of candidates , or members ; ancl that the annual dues to the d
granchapter , be regularly and punctually paid . He has the special care and charge of the warrant of his chapter . He has the ri ght and authority of calling his chapter at pleasure , upon any emergency or occurrence , which m his judgment may require their meeting , and he is to fill the chair when presentIt is likewise his duty
. , together with his king and scribe , to attend the meetings of the grand chapter ( when duly summoned by the grand secretary ) either in person or by proxy . " With this extract I conclude my paper ; and I think I have successfully shewn that the divine science of
Freemasonry is now in full and efficient operation in every quarter of the globe ; dispensing its blessings to myriads of the human race of every clime and every colour . The badge of innocence is the expressive decoration by which the Mason is distinguished;—signs and tokens form an
universal language adapted to the comprehension of every zealous inquirer ; and hence proceeds its universality , and the unbounded influence which it exerts , ancl cannot fail to exert over society , amongst all ranks of which it is so intimately blended .
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On Freemasonry.
The constitutions of the American Grand Lodges , and Chapters are now before me . They are conceived in an excellent spirit , and shew that our transatlantic Brethren are strict disci plinarians and good Masons . Hear an enumeration of the duties of the hi gh priest . " The high priest of every chapterhas it in special charge
, , as appertaining to his office , duty , and dignity , to see that the by-laws of his chapter , as well as the constitutions , and the general regulations of the grand chapter , be duly observed ; that all the other officers of his chapter perform the duties of their respective officers faithfull y , ancl are examples of diligence ancl industry to their companions ; that true and exact records
be kept of all the proceedings of the chapter by the secretary ; that the treasurer keep and render exact and just accounts of all the monies belonging to the chapter , that regular returns be made by the secretary , annually , to the grand chapter , of all admissions of candidates , or members ; ancl that the annual dues to the d
granchapter , be regularly and punctually paid . He has the special care and charge of the warrant of his chapter . He has the ri ght and authority of calling his chapter at pleasure , upon any emergency or occurrence , which m his judgment may require their meeting , and he is to fill the chair when presentIt is likewise his duty
. , together with his king and scribe , to attend the meetings of the grand chapter ( when duly summoned by the grand secretary ) either in person or by proxy . " With this extract I conclude my paper ; and I think I have successfully shewn that the divine science of
Freemasonry is now in full and efficient operation in every quarter of the globe ; dispensing its blessings to myriads of the human race of every clime and every colour . The badge of innocence is the expressive decoration by which the Mason is distinguished;—signs and tokens form an
universal language adapted to the comprehension of every zealous inquirer ; and hence proceeds its universality , and the unbounded influence which it exerts , ancl cannot fail to exert over society , amongst all ranks of which it is so intimately blended .