St. John's Lodge. No. 221. Bolton

Rule the 4 th—Resolved that Every Br . Shall appear Clean and as Decent as he Can with an Apron , such as is worn by Antient Masons , Likewise that Every Subscribing Br . shall ware in his Breast that Mark of distinction that is worn b y Antient Masons on the Regular Meeting Nights .

Rule the Sth—Resolved that any Br . that shall Curse , Sware , or use aney Unbecoming Language in Diragation of God ' s name intendedly , or Aggravate another Br . to distnrbe the Harmony of the Lodge whilst engaged in that Most Serious and Solimn , for every such offence shall forfeit sixpence . Rule the 6 th—Resolved that Aney Br . Coming on our Regular Meeting Disguised in Liquor shall Pay for the First offence Sixpence , And for Every other one Shilling , to go to the fund for the Relief of Indegent Brethren .

Rule the 7 th—Resolved that Aney Br . Absenting himself on our Regular Meeting Night without him on his next Meeting Assigns a proper Reason For Every Such offence shall forfeit one Shilling . Rule the Sth—Resolved that Any Old Mason that wishes To Joyn this Lod ge , if he bound Found worthey To Becom a member , for his admission he shall Pay the Sum of Ten Shillings and Sixpence , and Likewise to pay his own Regestrie . Rule the 9 th—Resolved that if aney Br . Shall Redicule aney other Br . in Regard of his Religion , Trade , or Profession , Shall for Every such offence Pay Ten Shillings , and not to admitted to Sit in the Lodge until he pays the same , and Makes an humble Submission For his Transgression . All fines and forfeits to be put in the Fund for the Relief of Distressed Brothers .

Rule the 10 th—Resolved that no Br . shall Receive a Certificate until he is one year a Subscribing Member Excepting he is Leveing the Kingdom , or Going to some other part , or Entering into his Magesties Service , and then give his O . B . that he is not Decaiving the Lodge . Rule the llth—Resolved that no Modern Mason or aney Subscribeing those to Belongs will be admitted in this Lodge while Engaged in that Most Serious and Solimn , the Better to Enable them to keep the Antient Craft from being Adulterated , and that Every visiting Brother shall pay as much as a Subscribeing Member , that is one Shilling , First Visit Free .

Rule the 12 th—Resolved that if any Member Belonging to this Lodge should Devnlge aney Secrets whatsoever to aney person not Belonging to this Lodge First offence shall Forfeit Five Snillings and will not be admitted to sit in the Lodge until he pays the same and Makes an humble Submission for his Transgression and if Found Guilty of the same a Second time Fined 10 s . 6 d ., third time Excluded and Reported to the Grand Lodge . Rule the 13 th—Resolved that Every Br . Belonging to this Lodge Shall be Carefull in offering his interest to aney Man Desireing to Becom a Mason without first applying by petition , so that no Reflection May Be Carried further By him if not admitted .

Rule the 14 th—Resolved that no person hereafter shall becom a Mason in this Lodge But such as are of Abel Body , Honest Parentage , Good Reputation in the neighbourhood where he Resides , and an observer of the Law of the Land . ' Rule the 15 th—Resolved that no Man Be Admitted a Member of this Lodge without previous notice of one month before Given , Unless Some Cause May Appear Legal to the whole Lodge . Rule the 16 th—Resolved that aney Man who wishes to be made a Mason in this Lod

ge Shall Send 10 s . 6 d . with his petition , and if approved of it shall be Detained as part of his Admission Money , and on his First Entering this Lodge shall pay One Pound one , and before he Becomes a Master Mason he Shall Cleare of the whole which is To be £ 2 2 s . 6 d . and pay his own Regestrie and Tyler . Rule the 17 th—Resolved that if any Br . Comes on a stated Lodge Night with a foul shirt , with a Beard , Silk or Coloured Handkerchief , shall pay a fine of Twopence for Every such offence .

Rule the 18 th—Resolved that no Certificate shall be granted to aney Brother until he shall have paid all arrears due to the Lodge , likewise Discharged all Debts he may have Contracted with any Brother of the same of in the house wherein the Lodge is kept in order to Soport the Credit of the Lodge . Except Love granted from the Creditor . ( To be continued . )