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ne proposera jamais rien en Loge de Table ; tout devant etre regulier et entre l'Equerre et le compas . 33 . Les Loges seront docoroes et les officers places comme dans la Grande Loge
de France , dont chaque Maitre particulier est instruit , et lorsqu'il aura quelque bon morceau d'Architecture acheve on le fera parAitre pour exciter l'emulation . 34 . Si quelque Frere tombe
malade , il en informera le Maitre qui lui ferra donner tous les secours possibles en conEormite de nos engagemens primitifs . 35 . St quelque Frere tombe dans l ' adversite par des malheurs non occasionnes
et qu'il ait toujours donne des marques d ' une bonne conduite , on doit tout mettre en usage pour le soulager . 3 6 . Le Maitre aura grande attention de recommander a la fermeture'de chaque Loge , la silence et la discretion sur
toutes les affaires de l'Ordre et il le fera promettre sous l ' obligation de la reception et quiconque y aura prevarique * sera exclus pendant 7 mois . 37 . Un Frere atteint et
convaincu malheuruesement de quelque crime centre la religion et la loy de nature ou de quelque trahison manifesto contre l'ordre , sera exclu A perpetuite , son nom biffe de tous les registres et hrule de la maniiire
accoutumee . 3 8 . —A chaque augmentation de Grades les Freres qui en recevront mettront six livres dans le Tronc pour les pauvres , et payeront le luminaire : on conviendra aussi des jours d ' assemblees particuheres pour l'instruction
de chaque classe . 39 . Lorsqu ' un frere sera decede tous les autres iront A son enterrement un cierge A la main , la loge lui fera faire un service qui sera paye par le Tresorier , qui aura soin de tirer de la famille les Bijou Macons du defunt .
40 . Ou ne delivrera des certificats qu ' aux freres qui se seront bien compOrtes et tout visiteur qui n ' en aura point sera cense un sujet suspect , car d ' etre maroon dans le coeur , comme bien
des gens repondent , cela ne suffit pas . 11 faut donner des preuves qu ' on est enfant d ' une lumieru legitime . 41 . Les voyageurs en arrivant dans une loge iront faire visite au mattre pour
lui demander entree , ce qu ' on leur accordera autant qu'ils se comportent bien . 42 . Les MAitres Ecossais seront les Surintendants des Travaux , seuls en pourront corriger les defauts . Ils
auront la liberty de la parole , celle d ' etre toujours armes et converts , et ne pourront etre redresses s'ils tombent en faute , que pardes Ecossais . 43 . Les Freres servans n ' auront jamais d ' autre
lumiere que celle d'Apprentif et de compagnon . Ils ne possederont aucune charge . Ils seront recus gratuitment avee la corde au col . Ils prendront place au banquet lors de la demiere sante . 44 . Si pour le bien de
l'Order il convient de faire quel que supplement aux pr & ens reglement , on pourra le faire et tant que rassemblee reguliire l'approuvera A chaque Loge de reception . Le Secretaire aura attention de faire
lecture de les statuts afin qu'on ne puisse les ignorer . Donne A Paris , la loge expressement et rt-gulieremant assemblee A cet effet entre l ' equerre et le compas
en presence de soixante Freres , MAitres et Surveillants . L'An de la Grande Lumiere 5755 , le 4 Juillet de l'Erevulgaire 1755 , auxquels
chain ; no propositions shall be made at the banquet , as all things should be regular , and between square and compasses . 33 . Thelodges shall be furnished and the officers placed as in Grand Lodge of France ,
of which matters every individual Master is cognisant ; and whenever he shall have achieved some fine work in Masonry ( i . e . a good discourse ) it shall be exhibited in order to excite emulation . 34 . If any brother fall ill
he shall inform the Master , who will cause him to receive all possible succour in conformity with our primitive engagements . 35 . Should any brother fall into adversity by reason of misfortunes not his own
fault , and if he have ever given proof of good behaviour , all efforts shall be employed to relieve him . 36 . The Master shall be exceedingly careful in closing the lodge to enjoin silence and discretion as
regards all the affairs of the Order , he shall cause this to be promised in the obligation at initiation , and whoever shall contravene in this matter shall be excluded for 7 months .
37 . A brother accused and unhappily convicted of a crime against nature ' s religion and law , or of treachery to the Order , shall be excluded for ever , his name struck out of all the registers and burnt in thc usual
manner . 38 . At each conferring of higher Degrees the recipients shall place in the poor box six livres , and pay for lighting the lodge : days of particular assemblies shall also be agreed on for the instruction of each class .
39 . Whenever a brother shall die all the others shall attend his funeral carrying a wax taper , the lodge shall cause a service to be said for him to be paid for by the Treasurer , whol'shall be careful to demand of the family the Masonic jewels ofjthe
deceased . 40 . No certificate shall be granted except to brothers who have conducted themselves with propriety and a visitor failing to produce one shall be looked upon with suspicion ; for it is not
sufficient , as so many persons reply , to be a mason at heart . Proofs must be tendered that the light has been conferred legitimately . 41 . Travelllers arriving in a lodge [ i . e ., a city where a lodge is held ?! shall visit the
master in order to request admittance and it shall be accorded to them if they be well conducted . 42 . The Scots masters shall be the censors of the labours , they only may correct faults . They shall
at all times have liberty of speech and that of carrying arms and remaining covered , and can only be called to order , if they fall in error , by Scots Masters . 43 . Serving brothers shall receive no light beyond that
of apprentice and fellow craft . They shall hold no office . They shall be initiated gratis with a cord around their necks . They shall take a seat at the banquet table at the time of the last toast . 44 . Should the good of
the Order require any supplement to these present ordinances , such may be done , provided the stated [ i . e ., monthly ] meeting should approve it , at any initiates ' lodge . The Secretary shall be careful to cause these
Statutes to be read , in order that none plead ignorance . Given at Paris , the lodge being expressly and regularly assembled for the purpose between the square and
the compasses , in the presence of sixty Brothers , Masters , and Wardens . In the year of the Great Light 5755 , the 4 th July , of the vulgar Era 1755 to which
Masonic Notes And Queries.
a et 6 appose le sceau misterieux de Ia Loge Ecossaise en cire rouge et lais or et azur . Signci , Iu 1 ' original , Louis DE BOURBON , Comte DE CLERMONT ,
has been affixed the mysterious seal of the Scots Lodge in red wax and threads of gold and blue . Signed , read the original , Louis DE BOURBON , Count CLERMONT .
NOTE . —Since I began the publication of these Statutes , " Masonic Student" has more than once erroneously referred to them as the Statutes of 1743 , and thinks the language points to a more recent origin . May I remind him that the date of this code is not 1743 , but avowedly i ? 55 > and the date of this particular MS . is 1761 ? The
code of 1 743 , issued by Grande Loire Anglaise de France , is quite distinct ; but has never been published . I know where it is , and can obtain it and publish it , if " Masonic Student" should think it of sufficient interest . It is not so long as this , only 20 articles . G . W . SPETH .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
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WEST KENT LODGE ( No . 1297 ) . —The ordinary meeting took place on Saturday , the 27 th ult ., at the Crystal Palace , Sydenham , when there were present Bros . James Crowden , W . M . ; Philps , S . W . ; Johnson , J . W . ; Dsmond , S . D . ; R . H . Crowden , P . M . ; Stead , P . M . and Treas . ; J . B . Crump , I . P . M . ; Woodrow , P . M . and Sec ; Evans , Dowding , Bowler , Tyler ; and others .
Mr . S . Saxby was initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M ., Bro . James Crowden , to the satisfaction of the brethren , the ceremony being performed in the usual impressive manner , giving great pleasure to the candidate . It was then proposed by Bro . R . H . Crowden , and seconded by Bro . Stead , that the future meetings of the lodge should be held on the fourth Saturdays in March , May , July ,
and October . The notice of motion having appeared on the agenda paper for two meetings , it was considered desirable the vote should be taken thereon , and , after considerable discussion , the proposition was carried by a large majority of the brethren present . A handsome set of tracinn- boards was presented to the lodire by Bros . James
and R . H . Crowden , and a vote of thanks was granted to those brethren and placed on the minutes . The W . M . announced that his list for the Boys' Festival amounted to , £ 53 , and thanked the brethren for their kind support . There being no banquet , the meeting closed at an early hour .
CATERHAM LODGE ( No . 2095 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge since its consecration in May last was held at the Drill Hall , Caterham Valley , on Saturday , the 4 th inst . ; the W . M ., Bro . Hugh D . Sandeman , presided . With the exception of one brother , who was called away on official duty , the whole of the brethren were present . Messrs . George Hogarth , Percy Hedley Hall , and
Herbert Edward Stenning were initiated into the Order , and a ballot , which proved unanimously in favour of the candidates , was taken for Bros . Augustine E . Tower and Dr . George Stanley Elliott . The above brethren , like the founders of the lodge , are all residents in the immediate vicinity of Caterham , while the friendly and fraternal
feeling and unity of purpose which exists among them , form a good and sure guarantee that the lodge will not only be a prosperous one , but that it will become an important and useful institution in the Caterham Valley . The brethren dined together in the evening , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts being heartily given and responded to .
LIVERPOOL . —Mariners Lodge ( No . 249 ) . — The members of this lodge , which celebrated its centenary about two years ago , met on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , 22 , Hope-street , at 3 p . m . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . David Cangley , supported by Bros . Morris Davies , I . P . M . ; W . H . Vernon , P . M ., D . C . ; Ios . Jenaway , P . M . ; Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . M .,
P . P . G . R . ; F . Barnell , P . M . ; John Hayes , P . M ., P . P . S . B . ; John C . Robinson , P . M . ( Freemason ); and a full complement of officers . The visitors included Bros , M . Hart , P . P . G . D . D . C ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . G . S . D . ; Lewis Peake , P . M . 103 s ; J . Tunstall , VV . M . 1035 ; T . Fozzard , P . M . 1035 ; R . Bethell , W . M . 1094 ; J . Humphreys , I . P . M . 724 ; J .
Vickers , W . M . 1384 ; D . Davies , W . M . 724 ; W . Glassey , 1547 ; A . B . Ewart , 241 ; J . Shield , J . W . 10 S 6 ; J . Ashley , W . M . 135 6 ; J . H . Light , 1609 ; A . D . Hesketh , P . M ., Treas . 11 S 2 ; J . Croxton , 1 S 56 ; J . M . King , W . M . 823 ; T . Lowton , 2042 ; J . Sharpies , S . W . 724 ; M . Callagahan , I . P . M . 1393 ; D . Gabrielson , W . M . 1502 ; E . Cattrell , I . P . M . 203 ; T . Pierrepont , W . M . 1393 ; T .
Wright , S . W . 1182 ; R . W . Gow , Secretary S 23 ; and others . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , Bro . Richard G . Bradley , S . W ., and W . M . elect , was presented by Bros . Dr . J . K . Smith , P . M ., and J . C . Robinson , P . M ., to Bro . D . Cangley , who closed a most successful year of office by installing his successor in a most efficient manner . The W . M . subsequently invested his officers as follows :
Bros . D . W . Cangley , I . P . M . ; James White , b . W . ; Henry J . Pye , J . W . ; John Hayes , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ( re-elected for the second time ) ; R . Collings , Sec . ( re-appointed for the 14 th time ) ; J . C . Spurr , S . D . ; W . Hewson , J . D . ; D . C . Davidson , I . G . ; Morris Davies , P . M ., M . C . ; "W . B . Bridge , S . S . ; R . Shacklady , J . S . ; H . F . Neale , A . S . ; T . Bush , A . S . ; and Bro . W . H .
Ball was re-elected Tyler for the 16 th time . The W . M . then proceeded to initiate three gentlemen , which ceremony he oerformed in a very satisfactory manner . The lodge was then called off , when the brethren , to the number of 172 , sat down to a banquet , provided by Bro . Caseyhouse steward .
, During the evening Bro . Cangley was presented with a diamond-mounted gold jewel , with ( the crest of the lodge enamelled in colours on the ribbon , manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 2 , Monument-place , Liverpool , and a massive marble clock , in recognition of his valuable services to the lodge .
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Bro . Ewart presided at the piano , and the proceedings , which were of a most enthusiastic character , concluded at at early hour . HUDDERSFIELD . —Lodge of Truth ( No . 521 ) . —The following members and visitors assembled for regular lodge business , at Freemasons' Hall , Fitz Williamstreet , on Friday , the 3 rd inst . : Bros . John VV . Turner , P . M . 1458 , VV . M . ; A . Armitage , S . VV .,- A . Graham ,
J . W . ; J . Brierley , Treas . ; J . E . Cooper , Sec ; J . Eccles , S . D . ; J . H . Stetry , J . D . ; Humphrey Wood , I . G . ; Geo . Jackson , A . D . C . Past Masters : Bros . H . VV . Wrigley , 149 ; H . Shaw ; R . Williamson , P . P . G . J . D . ; Allen Jackson , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . B . Matthewman , I . P . M . ; George Horsfall , 1514 ; and J . Varley . Bros . E . A . Beaumont , W . E . Jowett , S . Butterworth , J . W . White , S . Crossley , J . T . Sheard , Jimmy Firth , G . Banks , C . Nicholson , R .
Wray , H . Field , J . bwallow , J . VV . Sawdon , Wm . Wood , J . Lancaster , and F . S . Wilkinson . Visitors : Bros . H . G . E . Green , Prov . G . Sec , W . M . 1019 ; Alfred Austin , P . M . 306 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Joshua Lee , Prov . G . Tyler , P . M . 290 ; and J . VV . Raynor , 17 S 3 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Allen Jackson , P . M ., delivered the charge to Bros . VV'Jkinson and Lancaster , after which
they were passed to the Degree of F . C . by Bro . R . "Williamson , P . M ., the [ working tools being presented and explained by Bro . A . Armitage , S . W . Bro . Herman Field was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason by the "W . M . Bro . Joseph Varley , P . M ., delivered the traditional history and presented and explained the working tools . The W . M . then called the attention of the brethren to the great loss sustained by Bro . W . H . Jessop , P . M .,
who since the lodge had last met had lost his wife . He ( the W . M . ) was sure every member of the lodge would deeply sympathize with Bro . J essop , and at the unanimous wish of the lodge he instructed the Secretary to write a letter of condolence to Bro . Jessop and his family expressive of the deep sympathy felt for them in the time of their affliction . " Hearty good wishes"having been given , thelodge was closed , and the brethren partook of supper , after which a very pleasant evening was spent . The VV . M ., previous
to proposing the toasts , expressed his regret at the absence of Bros . Green , P . G . S ., and Austin , ? . P . G . S . B ., at the festive board ; they having business of importance were obliged to leave by train . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The evening was enlivened by a choice musical programme , by the following : Bros . H . Shaw , P . M . ; A . Jackson , P . M . ; J . W . White , J . T . Sheard , H . Field , J . Swallow , and J . Lancaster . The piano was presided over by Bro . B . Walker , who played a very choice selection .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the High School for Boys , Brook Hill . Bro . W . Rees , W . M ., opened the lodge , and Bro . F . R . Bryan , P . M . 706 , was received as a joining member . Bro . R . Edmonds then assumed the chair , and installed Bro . E . Palmer , S . W . and W . M . elect . The new W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . R .
Richardson , S . W . ; C . H . Lawson , J . W . ; C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Kent , Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Kent , Sec . ; W . D . Keeble , S . D . ; F . Johnson , J . D . ; W . G . Lloyd , I . G . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . Kent , D . C . ; W . Busbridge , Asst . D . C . ; VV . B . Lloyd , P . M ., and VV . Sanders , VV . Stwds . ; VV . B . Ledger , Org . ; and W . J . Lardner , Tyler . Bro . Edmonds then gave the charges in a most eloquent
and impressive manner , and was rewarded at the conclusion of the ceremony with cheers and congratulations from all sides . It was resolved that a vote of thanks should be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge and presented him , for the splendid service rendered to the lodge that day , and he returned thanks . A handsome Past Master's jewel , of the value of 10 guineas , was presented Bro . Rees , and he suitably returned thanks . Bro . Coupland was re-elected
representative of the lodge at the Provincial Charity Committe , and returned thanks . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren banqueted at Bro . Bray's hotel , the Bull , at Dartford . Among the other brethren present were Bros . W . Tongue , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; \ V . T . Vincent , P . M . ; H . J . Butter , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Kent ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . ; R . J . Cook , P . M . ; H . Mason , P . M . ; R . Pidcock , P . M . ; E .
Hughes , P . S . W ., L . S . B . ; C . Ellis , B . de B . Lopez , W . Buckley , Upperton , W . Charlsworth , R . Courtman , G . Campbell , W . Young , T . Farrier , W . C . Taylor . C . Hartnup , W . Widgery , W . Lock , W . Harris , A . Alford , Jos . Haslett , W . A . Fenn , C . Gordon , J . Hooton , A . VV . Jackson , T . Weaver , D . K . Somers , F . Tyler , J . F . Randall , A . W . Moore , H . Barrett , D . C . Capon , A . D . Capon , Dr . E . Bryceson , A . Day , E . Lewis , D . Davis , E . Hayward , R .
i urrell , ( J . frost , O . Lawrance , A . Joskey , T . Hambrook , W . Tucker , A . Wallis , J . C . Mitchell , W . G . Pinkney , P . Estler , C . Hager , E . Laukert , and C . Joll y ( Freemason ) , all of the lodge ; Rev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., P . M . 1 S 37 , P . P . G . Chap . Kent ; Capt . Eugene Sweny , P . M . 70 G ; A . W . Bateman , W . M . 1973 . * T . Ovenden , W . M . 700 ; B . K . Thorpe , P . M . 709 , P . G . Treas . Kent ; G . Masters , W . M . 13 ; VV . Watkins , P . M . 1769 ; Dr . H . Bernavs . W . M . 706-. I . H .
Roberts , P . M . 700 ; A . Knox , P . M . 1076 ; VV . G . Graham , P . M . 700 ; J . Pakes , P . M . 140 ; VV . Applebee , P . M . 13 ; G . Kenneday , P . M . 1536 ; J . Warren , P . M . 700 ; G . Mitchell , VV . M . elect 615 ; VV . Moulds , "W . M . elect , 1536 : W . Akers , W . M . elect 13 ; E . Selman , 140 ; G . Hunter , 26 ( I . C . ); J . Lawson , 1789 ; W . Webber , 700 ; H . Palmer , 700 ; G . Taylor , 700 ; H . De Gray , 13 ; W . Green , 871 ; Dr . E . W . Robertson , 19 C 7 ; E . Morris ,
1789 ; F . Nichols , S . D . 706 ; and others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and , as usual with this lodge , that of " Lord Holmesdale , G . M . of the Province of Kent , " was drunk with the utmost enthusiasm . The toast of " Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was coupled with the names of Bros . Jamblin and Thorpe .
Bro . Thorpe said they were very lortunate in having such a Deputy Grand Master as Bro . Eastes , and those who had the pleasure of hearing Lord Holmesdale speak of Bro . Eastes the previous day at the annual meeting at Gravesend , would not require that he ( Bro . Thorpe ) should say a single word further about Bro . Eastes ; but there were several coincidences in the Masonic career of that brother and himself , that he could not refrain from mentioning them . Well , then , Bro . Eastes and himself were raised
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ne proposera jamais rien en Loge de Table ; tout devant etre regulier et entre l'Equerre et le compas . 33 . Les Loges seront docoroes et les officers places comme dans la Grande Loge
de France , dont chaque Maitre particulier est instruit , et lorsqu'il aura quelque bon morceau d'Architecture acheve on le fera parAitre pour exciter l'emulation . 34 . Si quelque Frere tombe
malade , il en informera le Maitre qui lui ferra donner tous les secours possibles en conEormite de nos engagemens primitifs . 35 . St quelque Frere tombe dans l ' adversite par des malheurs non occasionnes
et qu'il ait toujours donne des marques d ' une bonne conduite , on doit tout mettre en usage pour le soulager . 3 6 . Le Maitre aura grande attention de recommander a la fermeture'de chaque Loge , la silence et la discretion sur
toutes les affaires de l'Ordre et il le fera promettre sous l ' obligation de la reception et quiconque y aura prevarique * sera exclus pendant 7 mois . 37 . Un Frere atteint et
convaincu malheuruesement de quelque crime centre la religion et la loy de nature ou de quelque trahison manifesto contre l'ordre , sera exclu A perpetuite , son nom biffe de tous les registres et hrule de la maniiire
accoutumee . 3 8 . —A chaque augmentation de Grades les Freres qui en recevront mettront six livres dans le Tronc pour les pauvres , et payeront le luminaire : on conviendra aussi des jours d ' assemblees particuheres pour l'instruction
de chaque classe . 39 . Lorsqu ' un frere sera decede tous les autres iront A son enterrement un cierge A la main , la loge lui fera faire un service qui sera paye par le Tresorier , qui aura soin de tirer de la famille les Bijou Macons du defunt .
40 . Ou ne delivrera des certificats qu ' aux freres qui se seront bien compOrtes et tout visiteur qui n ' en aura point sera cense un sujet suspect , car d ' etre maroon dans le coeur , comme bien
des gens repondent , cela ne suffit pas . 11 faut donner des preuves qu ' on est enfant d ' une lumieru legitime . 41 . Les voyageurs en arrivant dans une loge iront faire visite au mattre pour
lui demander entree , ce qu ' on leur accordera autant qu'ils se comportent bien . 42 . Les MAitres Ecossais seront les Surintendants des Travaux , seuls en pourront corriger les defauts . Ils
auront la liberty de la parole , celle d ' etre toujours armes et converts , et ne pourront etre redresses s'ils tombent en faute , que pardes Ecossais . 43 . Les Freres servans n ' auront jamais d ' autre
lumiere que celle d'Apprentif et de compagnon . Ils ne possederont aucune charge . Ils seront recus gratuitment avee la corde au col . Ils prendront place au banquet lors de la demiere sante . 44 . Si pour le bien de
l'Order il convient de faire quel que supplement aux pr & ens reglement , on pourra le faire et tant que rassemblee reguliire l'approuvera A chaque Loge de reception . Le Secretaire aura attention de faire
lecture de les statuts afin qu'on ne puisse les ignorer . Donne A Paris , la loge expressement et rt-gulieremant assemblee A cet effet entre l ' equerre et le compas
en presence de soixante Freres , MAitres et Surveillants . L'An de la Grande Lumiere 5755 , le 4 Juillet de l'Erevulgaire 1755 , auxquels
chain ; no propositions shall be made at the banquet , as all things should be regular , and between square and compasses . 33 . Thelodges shall be furnished and the officers placed as in Grand Lodge of France ,
of which matters every individual Master is cognisant ; and whenever he shall have achieved some fine work in Masonry ( i . e . a good discourse ) it shall be exhibited in order to excite emulation . 34 . If any brother fall ill
he shall inform the Master , who will cause him to receive all possible succour in conformity with our primitive engagements . 35 . Should any brother fall into adversity by reason of misfortunes not his own
fault , and if he have ever given proof of good behaviour , all efforts shall be employed to relieve him . 36 . The Master shall be exceedingly careful in closing the lodge to enjoin silence and discretion as
regards all the affairs of the Order , he shall cause this to be promised in the obligation at initiation , and whoever shall contravene in this matter shall be excluded for 7 months .
37 . A brother accused and unhappily convicted of a crime against nature ' s religion and law , or of treachery to the Order , shall be excluded for ever , his name struck out of all the registers and burnt in thc usual
manner . 38 . At each conferring of higher Degrees the recipients shall place in the poor box six livres , and pay for lighting the lodge : days of particular assemblies shall also be agreed on for the instruction of each class .
39 . Whenever a brother shall die all the others shall attend his funeral carrying a wax taper , the lodge shall cause a service to be said for him to be paid for by the Treasurer , whol'shall be careful to demand of the family the Masonic jewels ofjthe
deceased . 40 . No certificate shall be granted except to brothers who have conducted themselves with propriety and a visitor failing to produce one shall be looked upon with suspicion ; for it is not
sufficient , as so many persons reply , to be a mason at heart . Proofs must be tendered that the light has been conferred legitimately . 41 . Travelllers arriving in a lodge [ i . e ., a city where a lodge is held ?! shall visit the
master in order to request admittance and it shall be accorded to them if they be well conducted . 42 . The Scots masters shall be the censors of the labours , they only may correct faults . They shall
at all times have liberty of speech and that of carrying arms and remaining covered , and can only be called to order , if they fall in error , by Scots Masters . 43 . Serving brothers shall receive no light beyond that
of apprentice and fellow craft . They shall hold no office . They shall be initiated gratis with a cord around their necks . They shall take a seat at the banquet table at the time of the last toast . 44 . Should the good of
the Order require any supplement to these present ordinances , such may be done , provided the stated [ i . e ., monthly ] meeting should approve it , at any initiates ' lodge . The Secretary shall be careful to cause these
Statutes to be read , in order that none plead ignorance . Given at Paris , the lodge being expressly and regularly assembled for the purpose between the square and
the compasses , in the presence of sixty Brothers , Masters , and Wardens . In the year of the Great Light 5755 , the 4 th July , of the vulgar Era 1755 to which
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a et 6 appose le sceau misterieux de Ia Loge Ecossaise en cire rouge et lais or et azur . Signci , Iu 1 ' original , Louis DE BOURBON , Comte DE CLERMONT ,
has been affixed the mysterious seal of the Scots Lodge in red wax and threads of gold and blue . Signed , read the original , Louis DE BOURBON , Count CLERMONT .
NOTE . —Since I began the publication of these Statutes , " Masonic Student" has more than once erroneously referred to them as the Statutes of 1743 , and thinks the language points to a more recent origin . May I remind him that the date of this code is not 1743 , but avowedly i ? 55 > and the date of this particular MS . is 1761 ? The
code of 1 743 , issued by Grande Loire Anglaise de France , is quite distinct ; but has never been published . I know where it is , and can obtain it and publish it , if " Masonic Student" should think it of sufficient interest . It is not so long as this , only 20 articles . G . W . SPETH .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
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WEST KENT LODGE ( No . 1297 ) . —The ordinary meeting took place on Saturday , the 27 th ult ., at the Crystal Palace , Sydenham , when there were present Bros . James Crowden , W . M . ; Philps , S . W . ; Johnson , J . W . ; Dsmond , S . D . ; R . H . Crowden , P . M . ; Stead , P . M . and Treas . ; J . B . Crump , I . P . M . ; Woodrow , P . M . and Sec ; Evans , Dowding , Bowler , Tyler ; and others .
Mr . S . Saxby was initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M ., Bro . James Crowden , to the satisfaction of the brethren , the ceremony being performed in the usual impressive manner , giving great pleasure to the candidate . It was then proposed by Bro . R . H . Crowden , and seconded by Bro . Stead , that the future meetings of the lodge should be held on the fourth Saturdays in March , May , July ,
and October . The notice of motion having appeared on the agenda paper for two meetings , it was considered desirable the vote should be taken thereon , and , after considerable discussion , the proposition was carried by a large majority of the brethren present . A handsome set of tracinn- boards was presented to the lodire by Bros . James
and R . H . Crowden , and a vote of thanks was granted to those brethren and placed on the minutes . The W . M . announced that his list for the Boys' Festival amounted to , £ 53 , and thanked the brethren for their kind support . There being no banquet , the meeting closed at an early hour .
CATERHAM LODGE ( No . 2095 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge since its consecration in May last was held at the Drill Hall , Caterham Valley , on Saturday , the 4 th inst . ; the W . M ., Bro . Hugh D . Sandeman , presided . With the exception of one brother , who was called away on official duty , the whole of the brethren were present . Messrs . George Hogarth , Percy Hedley Hall , and
Herbert Edward Stenning were initiated into the Order , and a ballot , which proved unanimously in favour of the candidates , was taken for Bros . Augustine E . Tower and Dr . George Stanley Elliott . The above brethren , like the founders of the lodge , are all residents in the immediate vicinity of Caterham , while the friendly and fraternal
feeling and unity of purpose which exists among them , form a good and sure guarantee that the lodge will not only be a prosperous one , but that it will become an important and useful institution in the Caterham Valley . The brethren dined together in the evening , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts being heartily given and responded to .
LIVERPOOL . —Mariners Lodge ( No . 249 ) . — The members of this lodge , which celebrated its centenary about two years ago , met on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , 22 , Hope-street , at 3 p . m . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . David Cangley , supported by Bros . Morris Davies , I . P . M . ; W . H . Vernon , P . M ., D . C . ; Ios . Jenaway , P . M . ; Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . M .,
P . P . G . R . ; F . Barnell , P . M . ; John Hayes , P . M ., P . P . S . B . ; John C . Robinson , P . M . ( Freemason ); and a full complement of officers . The visitors included Bros , M . Hart , P . P . G . D . D . C ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . G . S . D . ; Lewis Peake , P . M . 103 s ; J . Tunstall , VV . M . 1035 ; T . Fozzard , P . M . 1035 ; R . Bethell , W . M . 1094 ; J . Humphreys , I . P . M . 724 ; J .
Vickers , W . M . 1384 ; D . Davies , W . M . 724 ; W . Glassey , 1547 ; A . B . Ewart , 241 ; J . Shield , J . W . 10 S 6 ; J . Ashley , W . M . 135 6 ; J . H . Light , 1609 ; A . D . Hesketh , P . M ., Treas . 11 S 2 ; J . Croxton , 1 S 56 ; J . M . King , W . M . 823 ; T . Lowton , 2042 ; J . Sharpies , S . W . 724 ; M . Callagahan , I . P . M . 1393 ; D . Gabrielson , W . M . 1502 ; E . Cattrell , I . P . M . 203 ; T . Pierrepont , W . M . 1393 ; T .
Wright , S . W . 1182 ; R . W . Gow , Secretary S 23 ; and others . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , Bro . Richard G . Bradley , S . W ., and W . M . elect , was presented by Bros . Dr . J . K . Smith , P . M ., and J . C . Robinson , P . M ., to Bro . D . Cangley , who closed a most successful year of office by installing his successor in a most efficient manner . The W . M . subsequently invested his officers as follows :
Bros . D . W . Cangley , I . P . M . ; James White , b . W . ; Henry J . Pye , J . W . ; John Hayes , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ( re-elected for the second time ) ; R . Collings , Sec . ( re-appointed for the 14 th time ) ; J . C . Spurr , S . D . ; W . Hewson , J . D . ; D . C . Davidson , I . G . ; Morris Davies , P . M ., M . C . ; "W . B . Bridge , S . S . ; R . Shacklady , J . S . ; H . F . Neale , A . S . ; T . Bush , A . S . ; and Bro . W . H .
Ball was re-elected Tyler for the 16 th time . The W . M . then proceeded to initiate three gentlemen , which ceremony he oerformed in a very satisfactory manner . The lodge was then called off , when the brethren , to the number of 172 , sat down to a banquet , provided by Bro . Caseyhouse steward .
, During the evening Bro . Cangley was presented with a diamond-mounted gold jewel , with ( the crest of the lodge enamelled in colours on the ribbon , manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 2 , Monument-place , Liverpool , and a massive marble clock , in recognition of his valuable services to the lodge .
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Bro . Ewart presided at the piano , and the proceedings , which were of a most enthusiastic character , concluded at at early hour . HUDDERSFIELD . —Lodge of Truth ( No . 521 ) . —The following members and visitors assembled for regular lodge business , at Freemasons' Hall , Fitz Williamstreet , on Friday , the 3 rd inst . : Bros . John VV . Turner , P . M . 1458 , VV . M . ; A . Armitage , S . VV .,- A . Graham ,
J . W . ; J . Brierley , Treas . ; J . E . Cooper , Sec ; J . Eccles , S . D . ; J . H . Stetry , J . D . ; Humphrey Wood , I . G . ; Geo . Jackson , A . D . C . Past Masters : Bros . H . VV . Wrigley , 149 ; H . Shaw ; R . Williamson , P . P . G . J . D . ; Allen Jackson , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . B . Matthewman , I . P . M . ; George Horsfall , 1514 ; and J . Varley . Bros . E . A . Beaumont , W . E . Jowett , S . Butterworth , J . W . White , S . Crossley , J . T . Sheard , Jimmy Firth , G . Banks , C . Nicholson , R .
Wray , H . Field , J . bwallow , J . VV . Sawdon , Wm . Wood , J . Lancaster , and F . S . Wilkinson . Visitors : Bros . H . G . E . Green , Prov . G . Sec , W . M . 1019 ; Alfred Austin , P . M . 306 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Joshua Lee , Prov . G . Tyler , P . M . 290 ; and J . VV . Raynor , 17 S 3 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Allen Jackson , P . M ., delivered the charge to Bros . VV'Jkinson and Lancaster , after which
they were passed to the Degree of F . C . by Bro . R . "Williamson , P . M ., the [ working tools being presented and explained by Bro . A . Armitage , S . W . Bro . Herman Field was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason by the "W . M . Bro . Joseph Varley , P . M ., delivered the traditional history and presented and explained the working tools . The W . M . then called the attention of the brethren to the great loss sustained by Bro . W . H . Jessop , P . M .,
who since the lodge had last met had lost his wife . He ( the W . M . ) was sure every member of the lodge would deeply sympathize with Bro . J essop , and at the unanimous wish of the lodge he instructed the Secretary to write a letter of condolence to Bro . Jessop and his family expressive of the deep sympathy felt for them in the time of their affliction . " Hearty good wishes"having been given , thelodge was closed , and the brethren partook of supper , after which a very pleasant evening was spent . The VV . M ., previous
to proposing the toasts , expressed his regret at the absence of Bros . Green , P . G . S ., and Austin , ? . P . G . S . B ., at the festive board ; they having business of importance were obliged to leave by train . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The evening was enlivened by a choice musical programme , by the following : Bros . H . Shaw , P . M . ; A . Jackson , P . M . ; J . W . White , J . T . Sheard , H . Field , J . Swallow , and J . Lancaster . The piano was presided over by Bro . B . Walker , who played a very choice selection .
PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the High School for Boys , Brook Hill . Bro . W . Rees , W . M ., opened the lodge , and Bro . F . R . Bryan , P . M . 706 , was received as a joining member . Bro . R . Edmonds then assumed the chair , and installed Bro . E . Palmer , S . W . and W . M . elect . The new W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . R .
Richardson , S . W . ; C . H . Lawson , J . W . ; C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Kent , Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Kent , Sec . ; W . D . Keeble , S . D . ; F . Johnson , J . D . ; W . G . Lloyd , I . G . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . Kent , D . C . ; W . Busbridge , Asst . D . C . ; VV . B . Lloyd , P . M ., and VV . Sanders , VV . Stwds . ; VV . B . Ledger , Org . ; and W . J . Lardner , Tyler . Bro . Edmonds then gave the charges in a most eloquent
and impressive manner , and was rewarded at the conclusion of the ceremony with cheers and congratulations from all sides . It was resolved that a vote of thanks should be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge and presented him , for the splendid service rendered to the lodge that day , and he returned thanks . A handsome Past Master's jewel , of the value of 10 guineas , was presented Bro . Rees , and he suitably returned thanks . Bro . Coupland was re-elected
representative of the lodge at the Provincial Charity Committe , and returned thanks . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren banqueted at Bro . Bray's hotel , the Bull , at Dartford . Among the other brethren present were Bros . W . Tongue , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; \ V . T . Vincent , P . M . ; H . J . Butter , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Kent ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . ; R . J . Cook , P . M . ; H . Mason , P . M . ; R . Pidcock , P . M . ; E .
Hughes , P . S . W ., L . S . B . ; C . Ellis , B . de B . Lopez , W . Buckley , Upperton , W . Charlsworth , R . Courtman , G . Campbell , W . Young , T . Farrier , W . C . Taylor . C . Hartnup , W . Widgery , W . Lock , W . Harris , A . Alford , Jos . Haslett , W . A . Fenn , C . Gordon , J . Hooton , A . VV . Jackson , T . Weaver , D . K . Somers , F . Tyler , J . F . Randall , A . W . Moore , H . Barrett , D . C . Capon , A . D . Capon , Dr . E . Bryceson , A . Day , E . Lewis , D . Davis , E . Hayward , R .
i urrell , ( J . frost , O . Lawrance , A . Joskey , T . Hambrook , W . Tucker , A . Wallis , J . C . Mitchell , W . G . Pinkney , P . Estler , C . Hager , E . Laukert , and C . Joll y ( Freemason ) , all of the lodge ; Rev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., P . M . 1 S 37 , P . P . G . Chap . Kent ; Capt . Eugene Sweny , P . M . 70 G ; A . W . Bateman , W . M . 1973 . * T . Ovenden , W . M . 700 ; B . K . Thorpe , P . M . 709 , P . G . Treas . Kent ; G . Masters , W . M . 13 ; VV . Watkins , P . M . 1769 ; Dr . H . Bernavs . W . M . 706-. I . H .
Roberts , P . M . 700 ; A . Knox , P . M . 1076 ; VV . G . Graham , P . M . 700 ; J . Pakes , P . M . 140 ; VV . Applebee , P . M . 13 ; G . Kenneday , P . M . 1536 ; J . Warren , P . M . 700 ; G . Mitchell , VV . M . elect 615 ; VV . Moulds , "W . M . elect , 1536 : W . Akers , W . M . elect 13 ; E . Selman , 140 ; G . Hunter , 26 ( I . C . ); J . Lawson , 1789 ; W . Webber , 700 ; H . Palmer , 700 ; G . Taylor , 700 ; H . De Gray , 13 ; W . Green , 871 ; Dr . E . W . Robertson , 19 C 7 ; E . Morris ,
1789 ; F . Nichols , S . D . 706 ; and others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and , as usual with this lodge , that of " Lord Holmesdale , G . M . of the Province of Kent , " was drunk with the utmost enthusiasm . The toast of " Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was coupled with the names of Bros . Jamblin and Thorpe .
Bro . Thorpe said they were very lortunate in having such a Deputy Grand Master as Bro . Eastes , and those who had the pleasure of hearing Lord Holmesdale speak of Bro . Eastes the previous day at the annual meeting at Gravesend , would not require that he ( Bro . Thorpe ) should say a single word further about Bro . Eastes ; but there were several coincidences in the Masonic career of that brother and himself , that he could not refrain from mentioning them . Well , then , Bro . Eastes and himself were raised