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Extracts From The Constitution Of The Grand Orient Of France.
0 E THE GEAND MASTER . The Grand Master is elected for 5 years . * He is nominated , by the secret vote of the General Assembly of the Grand Orient , specially convened for that purpose .
He is always eligible for re-election . The Grand Master is the Supreme Head of the Order , its official organ , Avith the government ancl its representative near all foreign Masonic powers . He possesses executive and directoral powers ,
which he exercises in conjunction Avith the Council of the Order . He has the right to preside at any Masonic meeting of Avhatever description ; he promulgates the decrees and decisions of the Grand Orient ,
and convenes its assembly , ordinary and special . The Grand Master has the right to remit any penalties incurred , either by Masons or by lodges . The Grand Master has the right to name , under liis responsibility , tAvo " Grand Maitres Adjoints , "
for whatever term he may deem desirable , and who in case of need , take his place , and who in such case have the same rank and voice in
the Council of the Order , and iu the Assembly of the Grand Orient . OF THE COUNCIL OP THE OEDEE . The Council of the Order is composed of thirty-three members , elected by the General
Assembly of the Grand Orient , and are to be selected from amongst its members . The members of the Council are elected for
three years , by a majority of votes , they retire ~ b y rotation , but are eligible for re-election . The first and second years , lots are to be drawn for those Avho are to retire . The Council administers , Avith the Grand
Orient the affairs of the Order , and renders an account annually of its proceedings to the General Assembly . It prepares the budget and submits it to the Assembly .
Every year after the General Assembly of the Grand Orient a return of the moral and financial position of the Order , and of the labours of the Assembly is addressed by the direction of the Grand Master and of the Council , to each lodo-e
in obedience . The Council of the Order , pronounces upon all constitutional demands , suspending and
re-opening of lodges , upon the validity of elections , confirms by-laws . It decides upon all questions which may be submitted to it by lodges or members under the jurisdiction . OF BENEVOLENCE . *
The " Maison Centrale de Secours Maqonnique , " founded by the Grand Orient 15 th February , 1840 , and re-organised 24 th January , 1854 , receives Masons Avithout shelter for a certain time , and affords assistance to distressed brethren and
their families . The Administrative Committee of the " Maison de Secours " meet every week at the Hotel of the Grand Orient , when all applications are considered .
The Grand Orient receives for the " Maison de Secours" legacies , donations , gifts of bedding-, linen , clothing , boots , fuel , and other useful articles .
OP THE GRAND COLLEGE OF RITES . The Grand College of Rites , Supreme Council for France and the French possessions , established at the seat of the Grand Orient , is composed of regular Masons Avho have received the 33 ° .
The number is limited to 83-The Grand College of Rites possesses the sole right to initiate in the higher degrees of Freemasonry of the Scottish Ancient and Accepted Rite , 31 ° , 32 ° , and 33 ° , and also the equivalent grades in all other rites recognised by the Grand Orient .
EXTRACTS FROM THE JUDICIARY OEGANISATION . JURISDICTION OF LODGES . Art . 1 . The lodges possess the right of conducting their OAVU affairs , and of Masonic jurisdiction therein .
Art . 2 . The lodge takes sovereign cognizance , Avithout appeal , of infraction of its bye laAvs . Such consist of—interruptions , noisy manifestations , disobedience to officers in the exercise of their functions , improper expressions , and all acts derogatory to the Avell being and order of the lodge .
MASONIC CRIMES . Art . 5 . Masonic crimes are of two classes . The first class comprises : —Intemperance , Masonic insubordination , the frequent repetition of the offences mentioned in Art . 2 , and the wearing of Masonic insignia in the public vieAV . The second class comprises : —Any act that tends
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Extracts From The Constitution Of The Grand Orient Of France.
0 E THE GEAND MASTER . The Grand Master is elected for 5 years . * He is nominated , by the secret vote of the General Assembly of the Grand Orient , specially convened for that purpose .
He is always eligible for re-election . The Grand Master is the Supreme Head of the Order , its official organ , Avith the government ancl its representative near all foreign Masonic powers . He possesses executive and directoral powers ,
which he exercises in conjunction Avith the Council of the Order . He has the right to preside at any Masonic meeting of Avhatever description ; he promulgates the decrees and decisions of the Grand Orient ,
and convenes its assembly , ordinary and special . The Grand Master has the right to remit any penalties incurred , either by Masons or by lodges . The Grand Master has the right to name , under liis responsibility , tAvo " Grand Maitres Adjoints , "
for whatever term he may deem desirable , and who in case of need , take his place , and who in such case have the same rank and voice in
the Council of the Order , and iu the Assembly of the Grand Orient . OF THE COUNCIL OP THE OEDEE . The Council of the Order is composed of thirty-three members , elected by the General
Assembly of the Grand Orient , and are to be selected from amongst its members . The members of the Council are elected for
three years , by a majority of votes , they retire ~ b y rotation , but are eligible for re-election . The first and second years , lots are to be drawn for those Avho are to retire . The Council administers , Avith the Grand
Orient the affairs of the Order , and renders an account annually of its proceedings to the General Assembly . It prepares the budget and submits it to the Assembly .
Every year after the General Assembly of the Grand Orient a return of the moral and financial position of the Order , and of the labours of the Assembly is addressed by the direction of the Grand Master and of the Council , to each lodo-e
in obedience . The Council of the Order , pronounces upon all constitutional demands , suspending and
re-opening of lodges , upon the validity of elections , confirms by-laws . It decides upon all questions which may be submitted to it by lodges or members under the jurisdiction . OF BENEVOLENCE . *
The " Maison Centrale de Secours Maqonnique , " founded by the Grand Orient 15 th February , 1840 , and re-organised 24 th January , 1854 , receives Masons Avithout shelter for a certain time , and affords assistance to distressed brethren and
their families . The Administrative Committee of the " Maison de Secours " meet every week at the Hotel of the Grand Orient , when all applications are considered .
The Grand Orient receives for the " Maison de Secours" legacies , donations , gifts of bedding-, linen , clothing , boots , fuel , and other useful articles .
OP THE GRAND COLLEGE OF RITES . The Grand College of Rites , Supreme Council for France and the French possessions , established at the seat of the Grand Orient , is composed of regular Masons Avho have received the 33 ° .
The number is limited to 83-The Grand College of Rites possesses the sole right to initiate in the higher degrees of Freemasonry of the Scottish Ancient and Accepted Rite , 31 ° , 32 ° , and 33 ° , and also the equivalent grades in all other rites recognised by the Grand Orient .
EXTRACTS FROM THE JUDICIARY OEGANISATION . JURISDICTION OF LODGES . Art . 1 . The lodges possess the right of conducting their OAVU affairs , and of Masonic jurisdiction therein .
Art . 2 . The lodge takes sovereign cognizance , Avithout appeal , of infraction of its bye laAvs . Such consist of—interruptions , noisy manifestations , disobedience to officers in the exercise of their functions , improper expressions , and all acts derogatory to the Avell being and order of the lodge .
MASONIC CRIMES . Art . 5 . Masonic crimes are of two classes . The first class comprises : —Intemperance , Masonic insubordination , the frequent repetition of the offences mentioned in Art . 2 , and the wearing of Masonic insignia in the public vieAV . The second class comprises : —Any act that tends