Summary Of Masonic Law.

been declared unanimous , it is competent for the "Worshipful Master to arrest the conferring of the degree , should he become satisfied that the candidate is not entitled to receive it . —Ohio . A separate ballot must be taken on each degree , and every applicant for advancement must pass a creditable examination ou the work of the preceding degree , either

in open Lodge , by some competent member , or by a committee appointed for the purpose , before the ballot can be taken on his application . —ib . In case a member objects to the advancement of a candidate , the AVorshipful Master has not the right to demand of the objecting brother the reasons or grounds on Avhich he bases his objection . I am of the opinion

that the rule which ought to govern such oases is this : After the candidate is elected , any member has the right to object to his receiving- the degree , and he cannot receive it until tho objection is removed by the brother objecting , said brother not being required to give any reason unless he sees proper to do so . Should the brother objecting give his reasons

voluntarily to the Lodge , for its consideration , he must then submit to its determination , by a vote of the members present . Further , any member of a Lodge may at any time inform the Master of his Lodge that ho objects to a candidate receiving the degree , and the Master is bound to consider ancl respect his objection . —Minnesota . A member voting against the candidate for the second or third degree is not bound to prefer charges against the petitioner . —Alabama .

AFFILIATION . "Where the petitioner was a member of a Lodge , IIOAV extinct , the certificate of the Grand Secretary may be received by a Lodge , Avhether the party hails from a demised Lodge in this jurisdiction or another . —Missouri . A Master Mason is not required to apply for

membership to the Lodge nearest his residence . —Maine . A dimitted brother desiring membership in the same Lodge which granted his ditnit , must make application and abide the result of a ballot . —ib . A Master Mason with a dimit has the right to join any Lodge he pleases , there being no rule requiring him to hold membership in the Lodge under whose jurisdiction

he resides .- —Mississippe . That all subordinate Lodges Avithin the jurisdiction of this G-rand Lodge be instructed not to receive a petition for affiliation from any brother holding membership outside of this jurisdiction , unless accompanied by a dimit or a certificate of good standing from the Lodge of which the petitioner was last a member . —Colorado . The provisions , regulations , and edicts of this Grand

Lodge provide , that Any Mason who does not contribute to the fund , or belong to some Lodge , shall not be entitled to join in procession , or receive assistance or Masonic burial , and shall not be permitted to visit the Grand Lodge , except by special invitation , " & c . This law applies , whether such non-affiliated Mason is a member of a Royal Arch Chapter or not . The Grand Lodge , or its subordinate Lodges , know

nothing of anything except the symbolical degrees . — Minnesota . If there be nothing in the Bye-laws of the Lodge to prevent it , one who petitions for affiliation , and is rejected , may renew his application thereafter at any regular meeting . —Alabama . If an applicant for affiliationfailing to produce a

, dimit from the Lodge of which he was last a member , because of its extinction , has used all diligence to supply the defect , by obtaining the Grand Secretary ' s certificate , and that officer neglects , or is unable , to furnish it , he may be affiliated ou proof of Avorthiness , after strict trial and due examinatic-n . —Georgia .

APPEAL . There can be no appeal to the Lodge from the decision of the AVorshipful Master . —Maine . It is indelicate and inexpedient for the Grand Master to render any absolute decision in Grand Communication , except upon questions of order and decorum ; and upon any decision an appeal lies to the Grand Lodge ,,

when duly seconded . —Florida . No one but a member of the Lodge can appeal from its decision in the matter of expelling or suspending a brother . If the member expelled sets the summons or the Lodge at defiance , and l-efuses to attend so as to take an appeal , he should not be heard to complain . — Alabama .

Under our Constitution , any brother feeling aggrievedby the decision of the Lodge , upon a trial of a brother may take an appeal to the Grand Lodge . ( Rule 13 , Art . YII . of Const . ) This appeal is a matter of right , and need not be granted by the Lodge . —ib . When a brother has been tried and found guilty of a Masonic offence , and the penalty has been fixed by tho

Lodge , notice of his intention to appeal does not operate as a bar to the proceedings . It is your duty as AVorshipful Master to carry out the order of the Lodge byinflicting the penalty , Avhich , in the case in question , is a reprimand .

BALLOT . After a candidate , is declared rejected , the result cauuot bo changed , even though a brother states he cast theblack ball by mistake . —Maine . The rejection of a candidate by a Lodge which has no jurisdiction over him is no rejection . —Nebraska . A Mason has no right to disclose his vote upon

any question , when the secret ballot is required . — "Wisconsin . A mistake by a brother in casting a black ball as to the identity to the candidate cannot be corrected after the balloting has been closed and the candidate declared duly rejected . — -New York . None but members of the Lodge have a right to ballot ,,

and no member present can be excused from balloting on any application for membership or any degree ; nor can a member be permitted to retire from the Lodge to avoid casting his ballot . — -Florida . A vote by ballot cannot be reconsidered . —Ohio .

ACCIDENT IXSUEANCE . —The List of Claims paid by the-Accident Insurance Company ( Bank Buildings ) in 1870 , is an interesting contribution to popular statistics , apart from its more personal characteristic , that of showing the advantages of accident insurance . The Horse Accidents predominate , numbering as many as 339 , and the compensations paid vary from - £ l Is . Cd . to £ 500 . The next highest nuvnbcy stands to tha debit of Business Accidents , aud here are 192 examples of how

men pursuing their ordinary occupations are liable to the contingency of disablement . The compensations under this head extend from £ 1 2 s . to £ 282 7 s . The following list is devoted to accidents at the homes of the assured , the number of Casualties being 162 . Tho compensations inmost of the cases seem very high . Though they begin with 15 s . they end with £ 850 . Street accidents are numerous too , as may bo imagined . Indeed , it miht well be thought that would have been at tho head of the

g list . There are 118 of these , representing claims from 12 s . up to £ 300 . Accidents in the field arc not so numerous , being only 54 , but in many cases severe . Carriage accidents number 30 ,. and the highest amount paid here was £ 800 . 22 railway accidents brought claims extending from £ 1 10 s . to £ 1 , 000 . The remainder of the cases presents a varied list of boat and water accidents , accidents through clogs , cats , and insects ; from explosionsfireand fire arms ; in the gymnasionsin the

, , , cricket field ; ancl various other casualties , realising compensations varying from small amounts up to £ 380 . The publication commends itself to the attention , of all thinking men , ancl should induce a more public adoption of the principles of accident insurance . — City Press .