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for the W . M . to invite the Brother to partake of refreshment at the expense of the Lodge . Under the circumstances as put , he could scarcely expect such a compliment . Though it be quite true that a Brother , proving himself to be so , may be admitted into a Lodge at work , there is nothing to prevent the W . M . closing work at once , in order to prevent intrusion .

Treasurer . —The Officers of a Lodge are not complete without the election of a Treasurer , who must , like the W . M . for the year ensuing , be put in nomination by the Lodge , and balloted for at the previous meeting to the Installation .

Appointment and Installation oe W . M . —Qui va let ?—No W . M . can sit in the G . of K . S . for more than two successive years . It is quite regular , however , to re-elect him , if the Lodge think fit , after the lapse of a year following the second year of his office . For example , the W . M . for last year may serve that office this year . In 1856 he must retire ; bat the Lodge may elect him again to serve in 1857 , and again in 1858 . Such a course , however , is not at all usual , and we should not recommend its adoption .

Befusal to Accept Notice oe Motion . —Presbtjeg . —The Acting W . M . was quite right . What business had the Brother to persevere in pressing upon the Lodge a person who had been twice rejected ? Too much caution cannot be exercised before giving admission to a candidate into the Order . If the Brother is foolish enough to retire , by all means let him do so .

Masonic Manual . —An E . A . —By all means avoid such meaus of instruction ; they are invariably spurious . Besides , your O . B . ought to compel you to refrain from curiosity , and alsa to be cautious . Consult any old M . M ., and you will not go far wrong .

Toast Master . — "A Steward at an approaching Festival . "—IfaM . M . can be retained , he should decidedly have the preference . There is nothing to prevent the attendance of a non-Mason as a guest . In former years it often occurred , but during the last ten years we do not remember an insbance .

Admission to Gf . L . —A . S . D . —When you attain the J . W . ' s chair , you will both learn and approve of the reason for your not being admitted . Bemember advancement is by regular steps , and also bear in mind the proofs by which , to know a M .

Masonic Costume . —A B . A . Comp . —We know the custom prevails in certain Provinces to wear the B . A . sash , as well as the jewel , at public meetings . It is , however , decidedly irregular , as it also is to wear the jewels of any degree beyond that of the B . A . either in a Lodge or Chapter . To your inquiry why the wearing of such jewels at the Masonic festivals is not disallowed , we can only reply that no Lodge is then held , and it is left very much to the option of the Brethren to do as they please . It is , however , far better not to accumulate other jewels than those of Craft and B . A . Masonry .

Templar and other Degrees . — "A Brother on the eve of leaving England for the Continent . " —If you are about to reside , or to stay a longtime abroad , we should recommend you most assuredly to proceed . Whatever may be the decision in this country , it is a fact , that none but those who have higher degrees than that of B . A ., make any way in Masonry abroad . Into the right or wrong of this we do not presume to enter . The M . W . the G . M . s and the G-. L . s of the continent have a right to act as they please . We are asked a question , and we merely state what is the fact . The Kt . T . Degree is but of little use on the continent . See Bro . Wood ' s article at p . 136 .

Bitual oe B . A .- —A P . Z . —Let the Companion have his way . It will do no harm . Under the circumstances stated , you may content yourself with the burden of the old song : — " Bemember where the judgment's weak , The prejudice is strong . "