CONSTITUTION AND LAWS

OF

THE GRAND LODGE OF THE MOST

ANCIENT
AND HONORABLE SOCIETY OF FREE AND
ACCEPTED MASONS FOR THE STATE OF
NEW JERSEY

AND OF
MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION
OF NEW JERSEY

2006
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PART I

Act of Incorporation of Grand Lodge ........................................... 1-01

Grand Lodge Constitution ............................................................ 2-01
Grand Lodge By-Laws ................................................................. 3-01
General Regulations...................................................................... 4-01
Masonic Recognition .................................................................... 5-01
Landmarks .................................................................................... 6-01
Declaration of Principles .............................................................. 7-01
Ancient Charges (of 1722)............................................................ 8-01

PART II

Affiliation ..................................................................................... 9-01

Ballot ............................................................................................ 10-01
By-Laws of Lodges....................................................................... 11-01
Candidates .................................................................................... 12-01
Charges – Code for Trials............................................................. 13-01
Committee of Investigation .......................................................... 14-01
Dimits ........................................................................................... 15-01
District Deputy Grand Masters ..................................................... 16-01
Dual Membership ......................................................................... 17-01
Dues, Fees and Assessments......................................................... 18-01
Entered Apprentices, Fellow Crafts and Master Masons.............. 19-01
Funeral Services and Expenses..................................................... 20-01
Grand Lodge Committees – Special ............................................. 21-01
Grand Lodge Pensions .................................................................. 22-01
Grand Lodge Membership and Publications................................. 23-01
Constitution and Code of Laws .................................................... 24-01
Proceedings................................................................................... 25-01
Grand Lodge Officers ................................................................... 26-01
...................................................................................................... 27-01
Jurisdiction and Waivers............................................................... 28-01
Lodge – General Provisions.......................................................... 29-01
Lodge Officers and Past Masters .................................................. 30-01
Lodge – Under Dispensation and Newly Warranted .................... 31-01
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey
Laws of Grand Lodge..................................................... 32-02
Certificate of Incorporation ............................................ 33-01
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 By-Laws ......................................................................... 34-01
Membership and Tokens............................................................... 35-01
Membership Cards and Traveling Certificates ............................. 36-01
Merger or Consolidation of Lodges.............................................. 37-01
Petitions ........................................................................................ 38-01
Regalia .......................................................................................... 39-01
Rejection....................................................................................... 40-01
Restoration.................................................................................... 41-01
Ritual ............................................................................................ 42-01
Secretary – Lodge Correspondence and Reports .......................... 43-01
Suspension .................................................................................... 44-01
Visitors.......................................................................................... 45-01
Schedule for Voting...................................................................... 46-01
Warrant ......................................................................................... 47-01
Worshipful Master and Wardens .................................................. 48-01
By-Laws – Suggested Form.......................................................... 49-01
Open Installation of Officers ........................................................ 50-01

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 ACT OF INCORPORATION OF THE GRAND LODGE

LAWS OF NEW JERSEY, SESSION OF 1866,

CHAPTER XCIX
AN ACT to incorporate the Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and
Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New
Jersey.
1. BE IT ENACTED by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of 1-01
New Jersey, That William Silas Whitehead, John Hopper, Robert
Rusling, James H. Stevens, Jonathan S. Fish, Joseph N. Hough, Joseph
Trimble, Daniel B. Bruen, David Naar, William S. Bowen, Henry R.
Cannon, David S. Plume, Thomas J. Corson, William E. Pine and
James S. Gamble, and their associates, officers and members of the
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New Jersey,
and their successors be and they are hereby constituted and declared to
be a body corporate and politic in law by the name, style and title of
"The Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Society of Free
and Accepted Masons for the State of New Jersey," and by that name
they and their successors shall and may at all times hereafter be capable
in law of having, purchasing and holding any lands, tenements,
hereditaments and personal estate purchased, devised and bequeathed
by any person or persons, body corporate or politic, capable to devise
or bequeath the same; and also to have a common seal and the same to
use at pleasure; and to enact a constitution and by-laws for their own
government, and to alter and amend the same, and to make and ordain
such rules and regulations and to appoint such agent or agents at their
regular stated meetings as may seem to them necessary and proper for
the management and disposal of their property, whether real or
personal; provided always, that the said corporation or body politic
shall not at any time hold or possess property, real, personal or mixed,
the net income of which shall exceed the sum of ten thousand dollars
per annum.
2. And be it enacted, That this act shall be deemed a public act, and
shall take effect immediately.
Approved March 7th, 1866, P.L. 1866, p. 248.

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ADOPTED JANUARY 21ST, 1874
WITH AMENDMENTS
1. This Grand Lodge shall be style and known by the name of "THE 2-01
GRAND LODGE OF THE MOST ANCIENT AND HONORABLE SOCIETY OF
FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY."
2. The Grand Lodge shall consist of the following officers and 2-02
members, to wit: 1975, p. 134; 1988, p. 150; 2004, pp. 124-125.
Most Worshipful Grand Master
Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master
Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden
Right Worshipful Junior Grand Warden
Right Worshipful Grand Treasurer
Right Worshipful Grand Secretary
Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Secretary
Right Worshipful Grand Lodge Trustees
Right Worshipful Grand Chaplains
Right Worshipful Grand Instructor
Right Worshipful Grand Orator
Right Worshipful District Deputy Grand Masters
Right Worshipful District Ritual Instructors
Right Worshipful Senior Grand Deacon
Right Worshipful Junior Grand Deacon
Right Worshipful Grand Marshal
Right Worshipful Senior Grand Steward
Right Worshipful Junior Grand Steward
Right Worshipful Grand Sword Bearer
Right Worshipful Grand Pursuivant
Right Worshipful Grand Historian
Right Worshipful Grand Organist
Right Worshipful Grand Soloist
Right Worshipful Grand Tyler
Right Worshipful Secretary to the Grand Master
(Deleted 2003, pp. 154-155) 2-03

All elected Past Grand Officers and Past Masters, while they remain 2-04
members of regular warranted lodges in this jurisdiction, and all
Masters and Wardens for the time being of said lodges.
3. The Grand Lodge shall meet statedly once a year, for the 2-05
communication of all the lodges, and may have occasional communica-

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tions, as business may require, at such times and places as Grand
Master shall appoint.
2-06 4. It shall be the duty of every lodge to be represented at the
communications of the Grand Lodge by its Masters and Wardens, or by
a proxy.
When voting is by written ballot, every lodge shall be allowed three
votes: i.e., if all three Senior Officers (Worshipful Master, Senior and
Junior Wardens) are present, each shall cast his own ballot; if one of
such Officers is absent, the Senior Officer shall cast 2 ballots; if two of
the Senior Officers are absent, the attending Officer shall cast all 3
ballots; and if all three Senior Officers are absent, the proxy duly
elected by the lodge shall cast 3 ballots. If the proxy is a Past Master,
he may cast 4 ballots.
When voting is by the manual sign, each member shall be privileged
to vote and if all three Senior Officers of a lodge are absent, then the
proxy duly elected by the lodge shall vote.
The proxy will be elected at the lodge annual communication from
its membership and will not be a Grand Lodge Officer. A letter
certifying the proxy shall be delivered to the Grand Secretary at least
one week prior to the communication.
At any meeting of members, voting by members shall be conducted
in person and no voting shall be permitted except as specifically
provided aforesaid. 1984, p. 71.
2-07 5. No brother who is not a Past Master of a lodge in this jurisdiction
shall be eligible to any office in the Grand Lodge, except for the Grand
Organist or Grand Chaplain who is a member of the clergy of any faith.
Any Past Grand Lodge Officer who is not a Past Master shall be
entitled to the title of Right Worshipful but shall not be entitled to wear
the apron of a Past Grand Lodge Officer or Past Master, nor to exercise
any of the other rights and privileges of a Past Master. 1943, pp. 45,
93, 122; 1944, pp. 106, 111; 1951, pp. 102, 103, 284; 1952, p. 129;
1956, pp. 150-151; 2003, pp. 154, 155.
2-08 It is incompatible with the laws of this Society for any brother to
hold more than one office in the Grand Lodge at the same time.
Similarly, it is incompatible with the laws of this Society for any
brother to simultaneously hold elective office in the Grand Lodge and
the Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey. 1999, pp. 112-115.

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6. Each permanent member of the Grand Lodge shall be allowed one 2-09
vote and no more, and every lodge in this jurisdiction shall be allowed
three votes and no more, in all elections in the Grand Lodge.
7. The M.W. Grand Master, R.W. Deputy Grand Master, R.W. 2-10
Senior Grand Warden, R.W. Junior Grand Warden, R.W. Grand
Treasurer, R.W. Grand Secretary and R.W. Deputy Grand Secretary
shall be elected by ballot by the members of the Grand Lodge present at
each stated annual communication. A majority of all the votes cast
shall be necessary to constitute a choice. If there be no choice on the
first ballot, then a second ballot shall be taken, which shall be confined
to the three candidates who shall receive the highest number of votes.
Should there be no choice on the second ballot, then a third ballot shall
be cast, which shall be confined to the two candidates who received the
highest number of votes on the second ballot.
The Grand Master shall appoint all the other Grand Officers. 2-11

8. The Grand Lodge shall have power --- 2-12

First: To constitute new lodges by warrants under its seal and the 2-13
signatures of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand
Wardens, attested by the Grand Secretary.
Second: To establish a uniform mode of working throughout the 2-14
jurisdiction, strictly adhering to the ancient landmarks, usages and
customs of Masonry, which are on no account to be removed or
violated.
Third: To require from the several lodges under its jurisdiction such 2-15
annual dues as it shall deem necessary to be appropriated for the benefit
of the Craft.
Fourth: To hear and determine all appeals, and decide in all disputes 2-16
between lodges under its jurisdiction.
Fifth: To require such a fee as it may deem just and reasonable for 2-17
granting a warrant to establish a new lodge.
Sixth: To make all by-laws, rules and regulations not inconsistent 2-18
with this constitution.
9. In the event at the time scheduled for any Annual Communication 2-19
of our Grand any Federal or other regulation shall restrict the
attendance thereat or travel thereto:

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2-20 A. The Grand Master shall designate the limited number of persons
who may attend the same;
2-21 B. If no member of Grand Lodge sends a notice by registered mail to
the Grand Master objecting to the unanimous election of all officers
except Junior Grand Warden, the Grand Master shall at such skeleton
session of our Grand Lodge permit the unanimous election of said
officers, but the office of Junior Grand Warden shall remain unfilled;
2-22 C. No business shall be transacted at said meeting except the election
and installation of officers, the approval of a budget, and the approval
of the continuance of Grand Lodge memberships. 1951, pp. 105, 180,
226, 232; 1952, p. 129.
2-23 10. No alteration or addition shall be made to this constitution
unless proposed in writing, and supported by representatives of five
lodges; and a fair copy thereof, certified by the Grand Secretary, shall
be forwarded to all the lodges under the jurisdiction of this Grand
Lodge for their consideration, until its next annual communication, and
such proposed alteration or addition shall not take effect unless there
shall appear therefor the votes of two-thirds of the members present.

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GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I
1. The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge shall be held at 3-01
9:00 A.M. on two consecutive days in April each year after the 15th of
the month but shall not conflict with Passover or Maundy Thursday,
subject nevertheless to be changed as to time and date of meeting by a
majority vote of the Grand Lodge at its annual communication
provided that such change shall not cause conflict with Passover or
Maundy Thursday. 1959, p. 253; 1960, pp. 148, 149; 1977, p. 126;
1998, pp. 90-91.
2. No brother, unless he be a member of the Grand Lodge, shall be 3-02
admitted to the meetings thereof without permission of the Grand
Master or the Grand Lodge. None but members of the Grand Lodge
shall be allowed to speak on any question unless by permission of the
Grand Master. 1988, p. 150.
Lodge Secretaries and Treasurers, who are not members of Grand
Lodge, may, during their term of office, speak on questions concerning
the administration and/or improvement in the work of their respective
office. 1998, pp. 92-93.
After a Brother is raised, he must fulfill the following requirements 3-02A
within a six month period:
1. Visit the Masonic Home in Burlington.
2. Witness the three Symbolic Degrees in any regular lodge.
3. Attend a District Lodge of Instruction.
The time may be extended by permission of the Worshipful Master
with the approval of the District Deputy Grand Master. July and
August are excluded from the waiting period. 1983, pp. 85, 86; 1985,
p. 114; 1992, pp. 122, 123.
3. Each lodge shall, within one week after the annual election of said 3-03
lodge, deliver to the Grand Secretary an exact return, signed by the
Master and attested by the Secretary under the seal of the lodge, of the
names and titles of the officers, and the names of those who have
become members since the last return; the dates of initiations,
affiliations and rejections of candidates; the birthplace, age and oc-
cupation of candidates initiated or admitted during the year; the deaths,
dimissions, suspensions, expulsions and reinstatements of members,
and its usual time and place of meeting.
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3-04 4. If any lodge shall neglect to send a representative for three
consecutive annual communications, such lodge may be stricken from
the list and its warrant declared forfeited; but, on application to the
Grand Lodge, the warrant may be restored.
3-05 5. The officers of the Grand Lodge shall wear their official jewels
while attending the communications. No Past Master or representative
of a lodge shall be allowed to vote in the Grand Lodge without the
appropriate clothing or the jewel of his station, except by permission of
the Grand Master.
3-06 6. The Grand Lodge shall pay the expenses of its officers while in
attendance at its communications and while engaged in the per-
formance of official duty and shall also pay the expenses of its
committees while engaged in the performance of official duty. 1960,
p.110; 1961, p. 109
3-07
7. No warrant shall be granted for the formation of a lodge but upon
the petition of at least 50 known and approved Master Masons, from
whom the first Master and Wardens shall be nominated; no more than
twenty per cent (20%) of the total of said petitioners shall be dual
members. The petition must be accompanied by a certificate from the
lodge nearest to the place where the new lodge is proposed to be
located, which certificate shall set forth that the applicants are duly
qualified to become constituent members of a lodge; that the brethren
chosen to be Master and Wardens of the proposed new lodge have
exemplified the standard work of this jurisdiction to the satisfaction of
said lodge; that each of the petitioners is in possession of a regular
dimit, or has given satisfactory evidence that he is a member of a
regular lodge, or that the lodge of which he was last a member is no
longer in existence, and that he is not in arrears for dues. Said lodge
shall also certify that the petitioners have secured a suitable room in
which to hold a Masonic lodge. Said lodge may or may not
recommend the forming of the proposed new lodge and may or may not
express its opinion upon the advisability of granting the dispensation
asked for. 1957, pp. 64, 155; 1962, p. 201; 1963, pp. 125-127.
A warrant shall be granted for the formation of a daylight lodge upon
the petition of at least 50 known and approved Master Masons, from
whom the first Master and Wardens shall be nominated. A petitioner
cannot presently be a dual member. 1986, pp. 74, 75.
3-07a The name of a new lodge must not exceed three words, unless it is a
research lodge, which may exceed that limit. The words may be

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hyphenated, separated by a space or joined together with no separating
character. If the new name is more than one word, it is not required to
be a proper name (first name, last name). If the name exceeds two
words, the State of the Craft Committee will issue an opinion regarding
its suitability to be read at Grand Lodge prior to a vote being taken.
2004, pp. 125-126.
No warrant shall become operative until each of the petitioners shall 3-08
have deposited a dimit, or other proper certificate, with the Grand
Secretary, which dimits and certificates shall be delivered to the new
lodge when constituted. 1949, pp. 73, 74, 129, 130.
8. No dispensation or warrant for the formation of a new lodge shall 3-09
be granted except upon the payment of one hundred dollars to the
Grand Lodge. 1951, pp. 100, 179, 225; 1957, pp. 64, 156.
9. (A) Every lodge under this jurisdiction shall pay annually to the 3-10A
Grand Lodge with its annual return the following assessments for each
and every member thereof in good standing at the time of the annual
election: 1976, p. 149.
(1) Three dollars ($3.00) for the Masonic Charity Foundation of
New Jersey; and
(2) Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($7.50) for the Grand Lodge for
2006. Each year thereafter, upon adoption of the budget at the Annual
Communication, the per capita assessment for the Grand Lodge shall be
apportioned and calculated by dividing the budget line item “Grand
Lodge Per Capita Dues”, as shown on the Grand Lodge budget adopted
at the same communication, by the number of members in the
constituent lodges, as presented in the report by the Grand Secretary at
that same communication, rounded up to the nearest one half (1/2)
dollar. Future increases to budget expenditures for the operation of the
Grand Lodge shall be capped at five percent (5%) per year. 1947, pp.
70, 125, 131; 1948, pp. 102, 171; 1951, pp. 94, 178, 221; 1952, pp.
130-131, 191; 1957, pp. 67, 187; 1958, pp. 161-162; 1959, p. 172;
1960, pp. 150-151; 1963, p. 75; 1964, pp. 165-166; 1976, p. 149; 1983,
p. 95, 96; 1994, p. 115, 157; 2002, pp. 118-120; 2005, .
(3) A blanket insurance program shall cover constituent Lodges and
Grand Lodge for comprehensive public liability, medical payments,
fidelity bonds, depositor's forgery, monies and securities, paraphernalia
and workmen's compensation, the premium to be apportioned and
charged to the constituent Lodges and Grand Lodge on a per capita

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basis. This legislation shall become effective on May 1, 1974. 1974,
pp. 77, 96, 97.
(4) Each subordinate lodge shall be assessed the sum of 50 cents per
member, per year, payable to the M.W. Grand Lodge, beginning with
the 1994 Annual Return of the lodge. Such sum to be used for the
support of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. This
assessment to become effective with the filing of the annual return due
in 1994. 1993, p. 79.
(5) One Dollar ($1.00) for the ongoing support of New Jersey
DeMolay. 2005, .
3-10B (B) Every lodge under this jurisdiction shall pay annually to the
Grand Lodge with its annual return the sum of one dollar and fifty cents
($1.50) for each and every brother raised to the degree of Master
Mason in said lodge during the current year. 1947, pp. 70, 125, 131;
1948, pp. 102, 171; 1951, pp. 94, 178, 221; 1952, pp. 130-131, 191;
1957, pp. 67, 187; 1958, pp. 161-162; 1959, p. 172; 1960, pp. 150-151.
3-10C (C) Rescinded 2000, pp. 132-136; 2002, pp. 122-125..

ARTICLE II
ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS
3-11 1. At a convenient time in the morning of each day of the Annual
Communication of Grand Lodge, the Grand Secretary shall read all
nominations for the information of the Grand Lodge. 1972, p. 119.
3-11A (A) Nominations shall give the name of the nominee, his lodge,
district number, and title of office for which nominated and shall bear
the written assent of the brother nominated. 1972, p. 119.
3-11B (B) Any nomination may be withdrawn in writing by the nominee
not later than March 31st. 1972, p. 119.
3-11C (C) Nominations shall be filed in the office of the Grand Secretary
on or before December 31st of each year, preceding the time of holding
of the annual communication of the Grand Lodge. The Grand
Secretary shall arrange alphabetically the names of the nominees of
each office and identified by Lodge and District, which shall be
published in the official publication prior to the Annual
Communication. 1979, pp. 112, 113; 1992, pp. 103, 104.
3-11D (D) Delayed nominations may be filed with the Grand Secretary
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such nominations bear the signature, Lodge number, district number
and post office address of at least one member of Grand Lodge from at
least five Masonic districts and the written assent of the nominee.
1972, p. 119; 1979, p. 113.
2. Delayed nominations may be received up to twelve o'clock noon 3-12
on the first day of the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge for any
vacancy in any elective Grand Lodge office for which no nomination is
in effect by reason of death or resignation, withdrawal of nominations,
or other unusual circumstances. 1972, p. 120.
3. Balloting for the election of officers shall be conducted as follows: 3-13

Each District Deputy Grand Master shall be seated with his District. 3-14
The District Deputy Grand Masters shall collect the ballots of their
respective districts no later than 11 A.M. on the second day of the
Annual Communication in boxes provided for that purpose, and shall
deliver the boxes to the tellers, who shall count the votes. 1978, p. 51;
1992, p. 104.
In case of the absence or disability of a District Deputy Grand 3-15
Master, the Grand Master is to appoint a brother of that district to
perform the aforesaid duties.
The ballots of the Grand Officers and those seated on the platform 3-16
are to be collected by the Senior Grand Deacon, who shall deliver them
to the tellers.
During the election of officers all visitors shall retire, except those 3-17
who remain by express permission of the Grand Master.
4. The Grand Officers, when elected, shall be immediately installed 3-18
into their respective offices, either in person or by proxy. The proxy of
the Grand Master must be either the last or a former Grand Master.

ARTICLE III
POWERS AND DUTIES OF GRAND OFFICERS
1. The Grand Master shall have power to convene the Grand Lodge 3-19
at any time when there shall appear to him a sufficient occasion. He
may call on any officer or member for advice, assistance or instruction
on any business relative to the Craft. He is likewise invested with
power to grant dispensations at his discretion, during the recess of the
Grand Lodge. But dispensations for the purpose of congregating a
sufficient number of brethren to form and open a lodge, and when
opened to enter and make Freemasons, shall not be in force longer than

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until the next annual meeting of the Grand Lodge. In case of the
absence or disability of the Grand Master, the duties of his office shall
be discharged by the Deputy Grand Master, and in proper sequence by
the Grand Wardens respectively.
3-20 2. The Grand Treasurer shall be the financial officer of the Grand
Lodge and shall be responsible for the deposit, protection and dis-
bursement of Grand Lodge moneys. He shall review all deposits made
by the Grand Secretary, and monitor on a monthly basis all
disbursements. The yearly amounts of receipts and disbursements,
properly listed by category, shall be reported and published in the
Grand Lodge Annual Proceedings. 1985, pp. 117, 118.
3-21 In case of the disability of the Grand Treasurer, from whatever
cause, to perform the duties of his office, the Grand Master shall
appoint some member of the Grand Lodge to act as Grand Treasurer
during the incapacity or disability of the Grand Treasurer.
3-22 The Grand Master shall be the judge of the incapacity or disability of
the Grand Treasurer and as to his recovery from such incapacity or
disability.
3-23 3. The Grand Secretary shall have custody of the archives. He shall
keep fair records of all transactions of the Grand Lodge. He shall keep
a register for the particular purpose of entering all warrants,
dispensations, and the name of every member of each lodge, together
with the returns from the several lodges. He shall furnish the first-
named member on every committee, as soon as possible, with a copy of
the minutes and papers which relate to the business of such committee,
for which he shall take a receipt; and the person so first named shall
call the committee together, and be answerable for the papers, which he
shall return with the report. No warrant or instrument of writing from
the Grand Lodge is authentic without his attestation and signature, and
under the seal, as the laws require. The general correspondence with
the lodges and brethren over the whole world is to be conducted by
him, agreeable to the voice of the Grand Lodge and the direction of the
Grand Master. He shall receive all moneys of the Grand Lodge, and
deposit same without delay in the name of "The Grand Lodge of the
Most Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons for
the State of New Jersey". At the Annual Communication he shall
report the names of lodges that have neglected to render proper annual
reports. In case of the absence (unauthorized by the Grand Master) or
the disability of the Grand Secretary, the duties of his office shall
devolve upon the Deputy Grand Secretary, who shall, during the period
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of such absence or disability, be the Acting Grand Secretary. In case of
the death of the Grand Secretary, the Deputy Grand Secretary shall
become the Acting Grand Secretary until the election and installation of
a Grand Secretary at the next Annual Communication. The Grand
Master shall be the judge of the disability of the Grand Secretary and
his recovery therefrom, and shall determine the salary to be paid to the
Acting Grand Secretary. 1956, pp. 95-96, 171-172; 1988, p. 21.
4. There shall be appointed at each Annual Communication of this 3-24
Grand Lodge, by the Grand Master-Elect, a proper and competent
member of this Grand Body, who shall be known as the Right
Worshipful Grand Instructor, who shall be the custodian and con-
servator of the standard Masonic work of New Jersey, and whose
instructions concerning the same shall be followed by the District
Deputy Grand Masters, the District Ritual Instructors, and the lodges of
this jurisdiction. 1997, pp. 134-137.
It shall be the duty of the Grand Instructor to impart the standard 3-25
work of this jurisdiction to the District Deputy Grand Masters, the
District Ritual Instructors, and also to the officers of lodges who may
visit him for instructions therein. 1997, pp. 134-137.
5. This jurisdiction shall be divided into Masonic Districts, the 3-26
number and composition of which shall be determined and fixed from
time to time by the Grand Master, each of which shall be under the
charge of a District Deputy Grand Master. 1947, pp. 125,130; 1969, p.
146.
6. The several districts shall be designated and District Deputy 3-27
Grand Masters and District Ritual Instructors shall be appointed and
assigned by the Grand Master immediately after his installation. 1997,
pp. 134-137.
7. It shall be the duty of each District Deputy Grand Master, under 3-28
the supervision of the Grand Master, as soon as practicable after his
appointment to office to obtain and sufficiently commit to memory the
standard work as imparted by the Grand Instructor as to allow him to
supervise the District Ritual Instructor in his duties; and upon the
occasion of his official visitation to each lodge assigned to his care he
shall require the exemplification of the secret work, by the regular
officers of the lodge, upon a substitute for a candidate, and shall correct
all inaccuracies; to make an official visit to every lodge in his district at
least once in each year; to examine the books and records of each
lodge, and see that they are properly kept; to ascertain the state and

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condition of the lodges; to receive and secure funds and property of any
dormant or extinct lodge in his district, and immediately transmit the
same to the Grand Secretary; to make report of his doings and of the
general condition of Masonry in his district, with such particulars as he
may deem necessary, and transmit such report to the Grand Master at
least two weeks prior to the annual communication of the Grand Lodge,
or whenever required by him, and to perform such other duties and
services as may be deputed or entrusted to him by the Grand Master.
1997, pp. 134-137.
3-28A 7A. The assigned District Ritual Instructor shall be a Past Master of
a lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey and
shall be a member of a lodge in the district to which he is assigned. It
shall be the duty of each District Ritual Instructor, under the
supervision of the Grand Master, as soon as practicable after his
assignment to obtain and thoroughly commit to memory the standard
work as imparted by the Grand Instructor; he shall be empowered to
open and close a district lodge of instruction in the absence of or with
the permission of the District Deputy Grand Master; he shall be
expected to attend ritual school when notified so to do by the Grand
Instructor; he shall assist the District Deputy Grand Master when
requested to do so and to perform such duties and services as may be
deputed or entrusted to him by the Grand Master or the District Deputy
Grand Master. 1997, pp. 134-137; 2005.
3-28B The Grand Orator shall ensure the regular presentation of instruction
appertaining to Masonic Education, and to encourage and promote the
dissemination of Masonic light and knowledge. 1995, pp. 130, 189.
3-29 8. The Grand Pursuivant shall be stationed inside the door and
announce the names a titles of all persons reported to him by the Grand
Tyler.
3-30 9. The Grand Tyler shall guard the door of the Grand Lodge on the
outside, report all brethren seeking admission, and see that none enter
but such as are duly authorized and properly clothed. He shall serve
summonses and perform all the customary service pertaining to his
office.
3-31 10. The Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, Deputy Grand Secretary
while serving as Acting Grand Secretary, and Grand Instructor may
receive such stated compensation for their services as may be provided
by resolution of the Grand Lodge. 1988, p. 21.

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ARTICLE IV
CHARGES AND APPEALS
1. Every charge brought before this Grand Lodge against any Master 3-32
of Warden of a lodge shall be made in writing specifying -- first, the
charge; second, the circumstances and acts upon which the charge is
based. The Master or Warden so charged shall be furnished with a
copy thereof by the Grand Secretary or his Deputy at least one month
before the time appointed for the trial of the same.
2. All appeals to the Grand Lodge shall be made in accordance with 3-33
the laws of the Grand Lodge. 1958, pp. 167, 185.

ARTICLE V
COMMITTEES, TRUSTEES AND RULES OF ORDER
1. The Grand Lodge shall proceed to business at the hour and place 3-34
appointed as soon as a representation of at least fifteen lodges on record
is present.
2. The representatives and Past Masters of each lodge shall be seated 3-35
together at the communications of the Grand Lodge. They shall be
arranged according to Districts, the odd-numbered Districts on the
South side and the even-numbered Districts on the North side of the
room. The numerical order of seating of Districts, beginning from the
East, shall be changed annually, one-fourth (as nearly as may be) of the
Districts being moved from the East to the West of the room and the
remaining Districts being advanced toward the East.
3. The Order of Business shall be as follows: 3-36

First. The reading of the minutes of the last Annual and Emergent 3-37
Communications.
Second. Reading of the address of the Grand Master and reports of 3-38
the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary.
Third. Consideration of reports of Committees previously made and 3-39
deferred.
Fourth. Reports of Committees. 3-40

Fifth. Petitions. 3-41

Sixth. Miscellaneous business. 3-42

Seventh. Election of Officers. 3-43

Eighth. Installation of Officers. 3-44

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3-45 Ninth. Appointment of the following committees:
3-46 A Committee on Appeals and Grievances, to which shall be referred
all appeals arising from charges preferred. It shall be the duty of this
committee to determine, from the submitted record only, whether or not
the appeal was regularly taken and perfected; that the lodge had
jurisdiction of the persons, and that a Masonic offense was charged;
and, if so, that the specifications stated facts which, if proven,
constituted the particular offense charged.
3-47 The jurisdictional facts and conformity to the procedures specified in
the Code for Trials being ascertained, the Committee is to report upon
the question of material error, either of law or fact, at the trial, to the
detriment of the appellant.
3-48 Conclusions on questions of fact are not to be disturbed unless
contrary to the overwhelming weight of the evidence. On questions of
law, the action of the Committee for the Trial of Charges or that part of
it which has heard, tried and determined the charges should not be
disturbed unless a denial of justice to one of the parties is apparent from
the record of the trial. The committee is not to receive or pass upon
additional evidence or hear ex parte statements of additional testimony
not contained in the submitted record. 1958, pp. 167, 183, 185.
3-49 A Committee on Audit, composed of three qualified members,
which shall at each annual communication of the Grand Lodge rec-
ommend the retention of a qualified accounting firm (preferably
Certified Public Accountants) to examine the accounts and financial
statements of the Grand Lodge in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards and report thereon, and to perform such other
functions as the Committee may direct, and which shall review the
findings and recommendations resulting therefrom, and at each annual
communication of the Grand Lodge report the results of such audit or
of any review made by the Committee itself. The said Committee shall
also make recommendations as to auditing procedures embodied in the
Certificate of the Auditing Committee filed by each constituent Lodge
in this jurisdiction. 1971, p. 92.
3-50 A committee on Budget and Finance to which shall be referred all
recommendations and resolutions involving the appropriation of funds
of the Grand Lodge. The said committee shall prepare and submit at
each Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge a budget of
expenditures for Grand Lodge for the ensuing year, and perform such
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Lodge Budgets are to be made available at the same time that the
official notice of the convening of Grand Lodge and the list of
candidates for election to Grand Lodge offices. The Committee shall
be composed of five members to be appointed annually by the Grand
Master. 1950, pp. 101, 160; 1959, pp. 120, 306; 1978, p. 51.
The Budget and Finance Committee shall prepare and submit to each 3-50A
Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge a budget of expenditures
for the one year period beginning on May 1st of such year and ending
on April 30th of the following year. The submitted budget shall be
adopted at the Annual Communication by a majority of the members
present. If the submitted budget fails to be adopted, an amount equal to
one-quarter of the prior year’s budget will be appropriated for the use
of Grand Lodge for the first quarter of the year – during which time a
budget shall be adopted at an Emergent Communication of Grand
Lodge for that purpose. 1945, p. 86; 1946, p. 147; 1960, pp. 80; 2001,
p. 115.
Said budget shall be prepared by the Committee and presented to the 3-50B
Grand Master at a time as he might prescribe. 1979, p. 91; 2001, p. 115.
The amount of expenditures provided for in said budget shall take 3-50C
into account, among other things, the amount received with the annual
returns of lodges available for Grand Lodge expenses. 1960, pp. 152,
154; 1979, p. 91; 2001, p. 115.
The Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication shall by budget, 3-50D
appropriate to the Grand Lodge Operating Account for its own ex-
penses, the Grand Lodge General Fund, and for any other purposes,
such sums as it shall deem advisable. 1960, pp. 152, 154; 1979, p. 91;
2001, p. 115.
Any interest credited to General Account during the year for which 3-50E
said budget is made shall be available for Grand Lodge expense as
Grand Lodge shall order. 1945, p. 86; 1947, pp. 70, 125, 131; 1948,
pp. 102, 171; 1960, pp. 152-154; 2001, p. 115.
The Committee shall have power to require all committees of this 3-50F
Grand Lodge to supply it with information and data on or before March
15, in each year, for the purpose of determining the amount to be
appropriated for said committee for the fiscal year. 1945, p. 86; 1946,
p. 148; 2001, p. 115.

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3-50G Any appropriation proposed in or recommended to Grand Lodge,
and not included in said budget, shall be deemed a special appro-
priation. 2001, p. 115
3-50H Any motion for a special appropriation proposed in or recommended
to Grand Lodge shall designate the fund or source from which said
appropriation, if adopted, will be take or procured. 2001, p. 115
3-50I No Committee, Officer or Member of this Grand Lodge shall expend
or commit this Grand Lodge in any fiscal year for a sum in excess of
the appropriation allotted to it, him or them, in the budget adopted by
Grand Lodge for said fiscal period, or in excess of any special
appropriation and shall require additional funds, the Grand Master may,
in his discretion, assist said Committee out of the unexpended balance
of appropriation of any other Committee or out of any excess of actual
income over budgeted income. 1960, pp. 154-155; 1979, p. 91; 2001,
p. 115.
3-51 A Committee on Constitution and By-Laws, to which shall be
referred all propositions to alter, amend or add to the Constitution, By-
Laws and General Regulations of the Grand Lodge, the Code for Trial
of Charges and the by-laws of lodges.
3-52 A Committee on Dispensations and Warrants, which shall report
upon the granting of dispensation; the propriety of granting warrants to
the recipients of such dispensations; and also all applications for
warrants, and all cases of forfeited warrants.
3-53 A Committee on Education and Service, which shall render
assistance to lodges in securing speakers, planning programs, supplying
information and in general endeavor to encourage and promote
Masonic education. 1978, p. 50.
3-54 A Committee on Temple and Lodge Finances to which shall be
referred all matters pertaining to financial conditions of lodges and
present or future Masonic Temples and other meeting places. Said
Committee shall be empowered to investigate all matters referred to it
and report thereon to the Grand Master with such recommendations as
it shall deem advisable. 1959, pp. 119, 304-305.
3-55 A Committee on Fraternal Relations, to which shall be referred all
matters involving the relations between this and other Grand Lodges.
This committee shall make a report or review of the proceedings of
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communication, which shall be printed in the annual proceedings.
1949, pp. 152, 153.
A Committee on Grand Master's Address, to which the annual 3-56
address of the Grand Master shall be referred for segregation and for
recommendation for reference by topic, to appropriate committees, as
subject matter shall indicate.
A Committee on Trenton Masonic Museum to maintain the 3-57
preservation and display of Masonic artifacts, historic and useful for
research, which may come into the possession of the Grand Lodge and
conduct tours for Master Masons, family and friends to enlighten all
regarding the tenets and precepts of Freemasonry. The committee shall
be composed of a minimum of three members to be appointed annually
by the Grand Master. 1952, pp. 72, 139, 157; 1981, p. 90.
A Committee on Masonic News which shall secure material, edit, 3-58
arrange for publication of and cause to be distributed periodically to the
lodges, news on matters of specific and general interest to the Craft.
1951, pp. 206, 207; 1958, pp. 102, 229.
A Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence, to which shall be referred 3-59
all decisions of the Grand Master, and questions of Masonic
Jurisprudence. During recess of the Grand Lodge it may be called upon
by the Grand Master for advice.
A Committee on Necrology, which shall make appropriate report 3-60
upon the decease of members of the Grand Lodge.
A Committee on New Jersey Masonic Blood Bank which shall 3-61
endeavor to meet the needs of the brethren, family and friends of
Masons to supply blood and replace the blood used without cost for the
blood through the voluntary donation of blood by the brethren, family
members and friends at scheduled District and Lodge blood drives.
An annual report shall be submitted and proper awards made at that
time and throughout the year. The committee shall consist of State
Chairman, State Co-Chairman and an appropriate staff to accomplish
its purpose. 1982, pp. 145, 146.
A Committee on Ritual, of which the Grand Instructor shall be 3-62
chairman, which shall assist in the conservation of the ritual and pass
upon matters referred to it regarding its proper interpretation and
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3-62A A Committee on the State of the Craft composed of nine members
appointed annually by and to work under the direction of the Grand
Master to render advice and assistance to the individual lodge upon the
request of the Worshipful Master and/or the District Deputy Grand
Master pertaining to non-advancement of a candidate, reasons for non-
attendance of members, advance counsel pertaining to merger or
consolidation, location of merged or consolidated lodges, benefits to be
derived from merger or consolidation. 1980, p. 109.
3-63 A Committee for the Trial of Charges, which Committee, or such
members thereof as shall be designated in accordance with the Code for
Trials, shall hear, try and determine all charges preferred against a
member in accordance with the said Code. Any member whose term of
office expires while he is engaged in a trial of charges shall
nevertheless continue to serve until the trial of such charges is
terminated. 1958, pp. 167, 185.
3-64 Also such special committees as may be required to discharge any
special duties assigned by the Grand Lodge with a view to expediting
its business.
3-65 The Standing Committee for the Trial of Charges shall be composed
of ten members. The Standing Committee on Ritual shall consist of
seven members in addition to the Grand Instructor. The Standing
Committee on Dispensations and Warrants shall be composed of seven
members. The Standing Committee on Constitution and By-Laws,
Education and Service, Masonic Jurisprudence, Appeals and
Grievances and Masonic Information shall each be composed of five
members. All other Committees appointed by the Grand Master shall
be composed of three members, unless otherwise specified by the
Grand Lodge. 1957, pp. 63, 154; 1958, pp. 102, 167, 185, 229; 1961,
pp. 97, 229.
3-66 Record of the proceedings of each committee shall be kept and a full
report of the same be made at the next annual communication.
3-67 It shall be the duty of every standing or special committee, to which
any question or subject is referred for investigation or consideration, to
embody in its report thereon a clear and concise statement of the
subject matter before presenting an opinion or comments pertinent to
the same; and whatever recommendations the committee shall deem it
proper to make shall be submitted, with its reasons for effecting them,
in the form of specific resolutions appended to the report for decisive
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Upon all Committees the first named member shall be chairman, and 3-68
the Standing Committees shall continue in office during the recess of
the Grand Lodge.
A Committee on Strategic Planning shall focus on analysis, 3-68A
continuity and program implementation addressing all aspects of Grand
Lodge, and recommend action or changes to the Grand Master designed
to preserve the future of the Craft. The scope of the committee shall
include a minimum projected five year period.
The responsibilities shall be accomplished by monthly meetings,
except during April, July, August, and December, and by special
meetings called by the Chairman. A fifteen member committee shall
be formed by three groups of five, each serving a three year term. The
incoming Grand Master shall appoint five members for a three year
term. The selection shall be discussed prior to the appointments among
the current elective officers -- Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master,
Senior Grand Warden, and Junior Grand Warden. 1989, pp. 114-116;
1992, p. 103.

TRUSTEES
4. There shall be five Trustees of the Grand Lodge, one of whom 3-69
shall be elected for five years at each annual communication. No
Trustee of Grand Lodge who shall have served for ten or more years,
consecutively, shall be eligible for election to serve again as a Trustee
of Grand Lodge until at least five years shall have elapsed since the
date on which he last served as a member. The period between two
annual communications shall be considered as a full year, regardless of
the exact dates on which such meetings are held. 1972, pp. 117, 118.
Vacancies in the office of Trustees created by death, resignation or 3-70
removal from the jurisdiction of an incumbent, shall be filled ad
interim by an appointment by the Grand Master until the next annual
communication, when an election shall be held for the unexpired term
so vacated.
The Trustees shall have the responsibility to manage the business 3-71
affairs of the Grand Lodge and when necessary, with the concurrence
of the Grand Master, employ the management personnel required for
the efficient execution of all matters pertaining thereto. The term
business shall include all matters pertaining to the finances and
property of the Grand Lodge, the right of access to all documentation
related thereto, the systems and procedures to be used, the authority to
control expenditures, and subject to the provisions of the statutes of
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New Jersey, to the act of incorporation, and to these By-Laws, may
exercise all the powers of the corporation. 1988, p. 150.
3-72 The are authorized to invest the surplus funds of the Grand Lodge to
be determined by them from time to time, as not being required, to
meet existing obligations or to defray immediately prospective
expenditures already authorized in such funds or other securities,
including stocks, as those in which a fiduciary may invest. 1980, pp.
103, 104.
3-73 They . . . And when the word "they" is used, it means the trustees.
They are hereby authorized to enter into a contract or contracts for
investment advisory services with respect to the investment of the
funds of Grand Lodge with a firm, a bank, or trust company with
experience in providing such investment advisory service. All
investments shall be made in accordance with accepted financial
practices, and no investment of Grand Lodge shall be assigned. 1980,
pp. 103, 104.
3-74 They are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with or through
an investment advisory service, a bank, a trust company, or any other
financially qualified and responsible depository within or without the
state of New Jersey for custodial service for the investment portfolio of
the Grand Lodge. 1980, pp. 103, 104.
3-75 With respect to each and every investment by them, a permanent
record shall be made thereof, and a copy of such permanent record shall
be promptly provided to the Office of the Grand Secretary. 1980, pp.
103, 104.
3-76 When in the exercise of their best judgment and discretion, the
trustees or a majority of their number, shall deem it advisable to sell
any of the securities owned by the Grand Lodge, they shall do so to the
best possible advantage. 1980, pp. 103, 104.
3-77 The income realized during each fiscal year from the investment of
monies and funds in the general fund, or from the amortization of
bonds, discounts, or premiums, and the charges from investment
advisors and custodians shall be recorded in the Operating Account
periodically as determined by them. At the close of each fiscal year
any excess funds in the Operating Account as determined by them shall
be transferred to the general fund. 1980, pp. 103, 104.
3-77A The Grand Lodge shall set up on its books and keep at all times a
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devises, and/or endowments. Said fund shall be a permanent fund
forever, to be invested, and only the income thereof shall be expanded.
1989, pp. 116-118.
Any person (Mason or non-Mason) who shall contribute one 3-77B
thousand ($1,000) dollars or more to the Grand Lodge Permanent Fund
shall become a "Grand Lodge Permanent Fund Member." The Grand
Master, or his designee, shall present to such an individual an
appropriate pin and plaque to signify his or her contribution to the
Grand Lodge. The pin, once struck, shall not be changed unless
authorized by the voting members of this Grand Lodge. Only a Grand
Lodge Permanent Fund Member or the surviving spouse of a Grand
Lodge Permanent Fund Member shall be entitled to wear the pin.
1995, pp. 131, 189-190.
To become a Grand Lodge Permanent Fund Member, a donor may
make installment payments to the Grand Lodge Permanent Fund of not
less than twenty-five ($25) dollars per quarter or one hundred ($100)
dollars per year. The Grand Secretary's office shall maintain the
necessary records to determine when the installments have accumulated
to one thousand ($1,000) dollars, at which time the donor shall become
a "Grand Lodge Permanent Fund Member." 1995, pp. 131, 189-190.
The Grand Secretary's office shall maintain a permanent roll of the
Grand Lodge Permanent Fund Members. Such roll shall be printed
annually in the Grand Lodge proceedings of the annual communication
of this Grand Lodge. 1995, pp. 131, 189-190.

RULES OF ORDER
5. The Grand Lodge shall meet at the hour on each day to which it 3-78
shall have previously been called.
6. The Grand Master shall decide all questions of order and without 3-79
debate.
7. When a brother rises to speak, he shall respectfully address the 3-80
Grand Master, and if he transgresses the rules of the Grand Lodge, in
speaking or otherwise, the Grand Master shall call him to order, when
he shall immediately be seated, unless permitted to explain.
8. No brother shall speak more than twice to any question without 3-81
leave; and when two or more rise at the same time, the Grand Master
shall name the brother who shall first speak.

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3-82 9. When the Grand Master is addressing the Grand Lodge, or putting
a question, all debate shall cease.
3-83 10. No brother may vote on any question in which his personal
interests are involved.
3-84 11. When a motion is made and seconded, it shall, before debate, be
stated by the Grand Master or, if in writing, it shall be read aloud by the
Grand Secretary.
3-85 12. When a question is under debate, no motion shall be received
except to postpone, commit, or amend, and these motions shall be put
in the order in which they stand.
3-86 13. A motion to amend, until decided, shall preclude all other
amendments of the main question.
3-87 14. Any member may call for a division of the question where the
same will admit of it.
3-88 15. No new motion which totally changes the subject matter on
which the original motion was intended to operate shall be entertained,
under color of amendment, as a substitute for the motion under debate.
3-89 16. Any motion or resolution passed by the Grand Lodge may be
reconsidered at the same communication.
3-90 17. All questions shall be put in the order in which they are moved;
and in filling blanks the largest sum or quantity and the longest time
shall be put first.

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION

3-91 The government and control of the Masonic Charity Foundation
shall be entrusted to the Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey,
including all gifts, devises, and/or endowments that are made to this
Grand Lodge for the Masonic Charity Foundation, while and so long as
said corporation shall be composed of the membership of this Grand
Lodge, unless said gift, devise, and/or endowment is specifically
earmarked for the Grand Lodge of New Jersey in a will (a) that was
prepared subsequent to April 13, 1989, or (b) that was changed
subsequent to that date to indicate the "Grand Lodge of New Jersey."
1989, p. 119.
3-92 Subject to the direction of this Grand Lodge said Masonic Charity
Foundation of New Jersey shall have power to adopt all necessary rules
and regulations for the government of said Masonic Charity

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Foundations; to prescribe the qualifications for admission to such
Home and generally to exercise full control thereof; to faithfully
execute the terms of all gifts, devises and endowments heretofore or
hereafter to be made to this Grand Lodge; to exercise supervision of the
affairs of said Masonic Charity Foundation; to appoint all employees,
to fix their compensation and discharge them at pleasure; to purchase
all supplies and other articles necessary to be used therein; to audit and
pay all bills incurred for all expenses connected with the administration
thereof.
Indigent or helpless Masons, their wives, sons and daughters and the 3-93
widow, mother, sister, son or daughter of a deceased Master Mason,
and mother of a living Master Mason shall be eligible for admission to
such Home or for aid and support of such Charity Foundation, subject
to the qualifications for admission or aid and support as established by
said Charity Foundation. 1974, p. 129; 1991, p. 109.
1. No alteration or addition shall be made to Sections 3 through 5, 7, 3-94
and 9 through 49 (except for Sections 33 and 34) of these By-laws and
Regulations unless proposed in writing, signed by a member of the
Grand Lodge, and published in the New Jersey Freemason, and shall
require a majority vote for adoption.
2. An amendment to Sections 9 through 49 (except for Sections 33
and 34) which has not been published shall require a two-thirds
majority to be adopted at the same communication at which it has been
made. 1988, p. 150; 1991, p. 110; 1997, pp. 140-141.

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GENERAL REGULATIONS
1. The ancient regulation requiring the Master to have served as a 4-01
Warden shall be strictly enforced in this jurisdiction.
2. No brother shall be permitted to vouch for any person applying to 4-02
visit a lodge, unless he has sat in open lodge, Grand Lodge
Communication, Grand Lodge of Instruction, or District Lodge of
Instruction, with him as a Master Mason or has examined him under the
direction of the Master. 1992, p. 104.
3. No lodge working under this jurisdiction shall confer the degree of 4-03
Fellow Craft or Master Mason upon any brother who has been initiated
or passed (as the case may be) in any other lodge, unless the brother
applying shall produce a recommendation or certificate of good
standing from the lodge in which he was elected, with a request for the
conferring of such degree by courtesy, or the brother shall make
application for affiliation, in such cases as the Grand Lodge may
provide. 1955, pp. 75, 149.
4. No lodge under this jurisdiction shall receive any petition for 4-04
initiation or affiliation except at a regular communication. A petition
for initiation or restoration after 5 years shall be referred to a
Committee of Investigation which shall make diligent inquiry as to the
character of the petitioner and report upon the same to the lodge at a
regular communication. No report shall be received nor a ballot taken
upon a petition for initiation or restoration after 5 years in less than 4
weeks subsequent to the date of the reception of the petition, and unless
there be seven members present; nor, except by special dispensation,
shall any candidate be advanced until four weeks have elapsed after
receiving a degree, and he has exhibited suitable proficiency therein in
open lodge. 1995, pp. 124-125, 188.
5. No lodge shall confer the three degrees of Masonry for a less sum 4-05
than fifty dollars, of which ten (or such larger amount as shall be
prescribed in the By-Laws of the lodge) shall accompany the petition.
No lodge shall require the payment of a fee for the affiliation of a
brother. 1970, pp. 94, 95.
6. A petition for membership, while in the hands of the Secretary and 4-06
before being presented to the lodge, may be withdrawn; after being
presented to the lodge it may be withdrawn before the investigating
committee reports with an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the
members present. 1981, pp. 90, 91.

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4-07 7. In all cases of conferring degrees, and immediately thereafter, the
appropriate lecture and charge or portion thereof appertaining thereto
must be delivered.
4-08 8. No lodge shall make more than five Masons at one and the same
communication, nor confer a degree on more than five candidates at a
time.
4-09 9. A brother who has dimitted from a lodge cannot again be made a
member of that or any lodge except by affiliation; and no brother shall
be a member of more than one lodge at the same time, except in such
cases as the Grand Lodge may provide. 1952, pp. 188, 242, 243.
4-10 10. There shall be no Masonic procession, other than funeral
processions, without the consent of the Grand Master, or, in his absence
from the jurisdiction, or incapacity, of the next highest Grand Officer,
except that Masonic regalia may be worn to Church services, provided
that at least 25 brethren are so clothed. 1951, pp. 100, 179, 224; 1952,
p. 130.
4-11 11. Every lodge shall exercise all rights of discipline over Masons
(not member thereof) who reside in the immediate vicinity of the lodge,
so far as relate to the conduct and behavior of such Mason while so
resident.
4-12 12. Every lodge has the inherent right to make by-laws and
regulations for its own government and concerns; provided, that such
laws and regulations are conformable to the principles and landmarks
of the Craft, and the laws and regulations of this Grand Lodge.
4-13 13. Upon the demise of any lodge within this jurisdiction, the last
Secretary and Treasurer of said lodge shall, within one month
thereafter, surrender to the Grand Secretary all the books, papers,
jewels, funds and furniture of the lodge so demised; nor shall any
former member of said demised lodge in arrears for dues be affiliated
with any other lodge until he shall have paid such arrears to the Grand
Secretary.
4-14 14. Any member of the lodges within the jurisdiction of this Grand
Lodge who shall be in arrears for dues twelve months, and who shall
refuse or neglect to pay the same within three months after demand
thereof shall have been made by the Secretary of the lodge to which the
same are due and payable, may be suspended, after due and timely
notice of a regular communication of the lodge at which he may be
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15. The election of officers shall be held by the several lodges under 4-15
this jurisdiction at the regular communication to be held on or
immediately preceding the Feast of St. John the Evangelist (December
27th), and in case such communication shall happen on the 24th or 25th
of December, then such election shall be held at the regular
communication immediately preceding such date; and the Secretary of
such lodge shall, within one week after such election, report in writing
to the Grand Master and Grand Secretary the names of the Master,
Wardens and Secretary elected, with their post-office address.
16. No Master-elect shall enter upon the duties of his office previous 4-16
to his having been duly qualified and installed in his own lodge.
17. For the suspension from membership of a member, either of the 4-17
Grand Lodge or of a lodge, two-thirds of the votes of the members
present shall be required, by ballot; for the restoration to membership
of a member, either of the Grand Lodge or of a lodge, a unanimous
vote of the members present shall be required, by ballot, provided that
in cases where the nonpayment of dues shall have been the sole cause
of suspension and application for restoration to membership is made
within five years from the date of suspension, a majority vote, by
ballot, of the members present shall be sufficient to restore, and in
cases where the member shall have been in suspension for five years, or
more, for nonpayment of dues, a unanimous vote, by ballot, shall be
required for restoration to membership. In declaring the degree of
punishment to be inflicted after conviction by trial for unmasonic
conduct, a majority vote, by ballot, shall be sufficient. 1949, pp. 71,
72, 129, 130, 144.
18. The use of any book, document or paper, written or printed, or in 4-18
cipher, purporting to be the secret ritual of Freemasonry, is absolutely
prohibited, except as authorized by the Grand Lodge. 1945, p. 366;
1965, pp. 132-133.
19. In all cases not provided for in these By-Laws and Regulations, 4-19
the Craft shall adhere to and be governed by the ancient Masonic
regulations.

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MASONIC RECOGNITION
1. Any Grand Lodge or Grand Orient which ignores the Ancient 5-01
Landmark of a belief in God as a prerequisite to initiation ceases to be a
Masonic body; and no person subsequently acknowledging the
jurisdiction of such a body, or made under its authority, can receive
Masonic recognition in New Jersey. 1879, p. 501.
2. The Grand Lodge of New Jersey regards the Grand Lodges of the 5-02
several States and Territories of this Union, which have been heretofore
recognized, as holding exclusive jurisdiction within the limits of those
States and Territories; and will regard any attempt to violate this
principle in this or any other State or Territory as an innovation in this
established regulations of the Fraternity, tending to its destruction.
1840, p. 305.
The Grand Lodge of New Jersey, acknowledging the historical 5-02A
Origin of Prince Hall Lodges, recognizes the existence to the Most
Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F&AM, State of New Jersey, as
regular, subject to the terms of a mutual compact, and not subject to the
restrictions of the preceding Section. 2002, p. 116
3. The M.W. Grand Master is authorized to appoint Grand 5-03
Representatives to the various Grand Bodies recognized by this Grand
Lodge, whose duties shall be to cultivate a more friendly intercourse
between the several Grand Lodges, but without any official authority to
act in behalf of this Grand Lodge, unless by its special order, and that
said Representatives be subject to removal at the will and pleasure of
the Grand Master. 1858, p. 279.
4. Any assembly of men in the State of New Jersey, professing to be 5-04
a lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, and not acting under a warrant
from this Grand Lodge, or under a dispensation issued by the Grand
Master thereof, with the exception of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall
Grand Lodge F&AM, State of New Jersey, is spurious and clandestine,
and therefor destitute of all Masonic character and standing. 1877, p.
56; 2002, p. 116.

PRINCIPLES OF RECOGNITION
Fraternal recognition may be extended to another Grand Lodge upon 5-05
recommendation of the Committee on Fraternal Relations, when it
appears to the satisfaction of this Grand Lodge:

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5-06 1. That such Grand Lodge shall have been established lawfully by a
duly recognized Grand Lodge or by three or more regularly constituted
lodges. 1949, p. 150.
5-07 2. That a belief in the G.A.O.T.U. and His revealed will shall be an
essential qualification for membership. 1949, p. 150.
5-08 3. That all Initiates shall take their obligation in full view of the open
Volume of the Sacred Law, by which is meant the divine revelation
which is binding on the conscience of the particular individual being
initiated. 1949, p. 150.
5-09 4. That the membership of the Grand Lodge and individual lodges
shall be composed exclusively of men.
5-10 5. That the Grand Lodge shall have sovereign jurisdiction over the
lodges under its control, i.e., it shall be a responsible, independent, self-
governing organization, with sole and undisputed authority over the
Craft, or Symbolic Degrees (Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and
Master Mason) within its jurisdiction. It shall not in any way be
subject to or divide such authority with any other power claiming any
control or supervision over these degrees. 1949, p. 150.
5-11 6. That the three Great Lights of Freemasonry, (The Volume of the
Sacred Law, the Square and Compasses) shall be always exhibited
when the Grand Lodge or its subordinate lodges are at work. 1949, p.
150.
5-12 7. That the discussion of religion and politics within Grand Lodge or
subordinate lodges shall be strictly prohibited. 1949, p. 150.
5-13 8. That the principles of the Ancient Landmarks, Customs and
Usages of the Craft shall be strictly observed. 1949, p. 150.
5-14 9. That the Grand Lodge asking fraternal recognition certify over the
signature of the Grand Master and Grand Secretary, with the seal of the
Grand Lodge impressed that it approves of and acts in accordance with
the principles above set forth.
5-15 Resolved, that this Grand Lodge, approving the high ideals and fine
purposes of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter, Grand Council of Royal
and Select Masters, Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, Supreme
Council 33º, Northern and Southern Masonic Jurisdiction of Ancient
Accepted Scottish Rite, Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic
Shrine, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Grotto, High Twelve International, and
the National League of Masonic Clubs, hereby expresses the

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appreciation and approval of the efforts of these coordinate bodies of
Masons as they seek, by ritual and allegory, to assist Freemasonry in
advancing its basic aim to improve the moral character of the individual
man. 1959, pp. 125, 313; 1983, pp. 86, 87.
Grand Lodge shall continue to maintain membership until Grand 5-16
Lodge shall otherwise determine, in each of the following organi-
zations:
The Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America.
The Conference of Grand Secretaries in North America.
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association.
The Masonic Service Association of the United States.
The Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada.
The National Masonic Foundation for the Prevention of Drug &
Alcohol Abuse Among Children. 1964, pp. 111, 174; 1990, p. 83.

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LANDMARKS
As reported by Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence (Proceedings,
1903, pp. 107 to 114.).
1. Belief in God as the Great Architect and Supreme Ruler of the 6-01
Universe.
2. The acceptance of the revealed Word of God as the rule and guide 6-02
for our faith and practice, and its visible presence in every lodge.
3. The Grand Master is elected by the Craft, and holds office until 6-03
his successor is duly installed. He is the ruler of the Craft and is, of
right, the presiding officer of every assemblage of Masons as such. He
may, within his jurisdiction, convene an lodge at any time or place and
do Masonic work therein; may create lodges by his warrant and arrest
the warrant of any lodge. He may suspend, at his pleasure, the
operation of any rule or regulation of Masonry, not a "Landmark." He
may suspend the installed officers of any lodge and reinstate them at
pleasure, and is not answerable for his acts as Grand Master. He may
deputize any brother to do any act in his absence which he himself
might do if present.
4. A Masonic lodge must have a Master and two Wardens, and, 6-04
when convened for Masonic work, must be duly tyled.
5. No person can be made a Mason unless he is a man, freeborn, of 6-05
mature and discreet age, of good character and reputation, and having
no maim or defect in his body that may render him incapable of
learning the art and of being advanced to the several degrees, nor unless
he apply for admission without solicitation, and take upon himself the
Masonic obligations. Nor can he be admitted to membership in a
Masonic lodge except upon a secret ballot by the brethren of that lodge.
6. Masons, as such, are equal, possess the right to visit every lodge 6-06
or assembly of Masons where their presence will not disturb the peace
and harmony of the same, and to appeal to the General Assembly of
Masons, or its substitute, the Grand Lodge, whenever aggrieved by any
act of a lodge.
7. The Master of a lodge, before his election as such, must have 6-07
served as a Warden. He and the Wardens are elected by the members
of the lodge, but hold their offices by virtue of the warrant of the Grand
Master, until their successors have qualified. They are his
representatives in a lodge, and are not, therefor, responsible to the

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lodge for their official acts, nor can they be tried or disciplined by their
lodge during their term of office.
6-08 8. Every Mason, for Masonic purposes, is subject to the jurisdiction
of the lodge within whose jurisdiction he resides.
6-09 9. The legend of the third degree; the means of recognition; the
methods of conferring degrees; the obligations of those degrees and the
ballot of every brother are and must continue to be inviolably secret.
6-10 10. Ancient Craft Masonry includes only the Entered Apprentice,
Fellow Craft and Master Mason Degrees.

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DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES
Freemasonry is a charitable, benevolent and religious society. Its 7-01
principles are proclaimed as widely as men will hear. Its only secrets
are in its methods of recognition and of symbolic instruction.
It is charitable in that it is not organized for profit and none of its 7-02
income inures to the benefit of any individual, but all is devoted to the
promotion of the welfare and of symbolic instruction.
It is benevolent in that it teaches and exemplifies altruism as a duty. 7-03

It is educational in that it teaches by prescribed ceremonials a system 7-04

of morality and brotherhood based upon the Sacred Law.
It is religious in that it teaches monotheism, the volume of the 7-05
Sacred Law is open upon its altars wherever a lodge is in session,
reverence for God is ever present in its ceremonial, and to its brethren
are constantly addressed lessons of morality; yet it is not sectarian or
theological.
It is a social organization only so far as it furnishes additional 7-06
inducement that men may foregather in numbers, thereby providing
more material for its primary work of education, of worship, and of
charity.
Through the improvement and strengthening of the character of the 7-07
individual man, freemasonry seeks to improve the community.
Thus it impresses upon its members the principles of personal
righteousness and personal responsibility, enlightens them as to those
things which make for human welfare, and inspires them with that
feeling of charity, or good will, toward all mankind which will move
them to translate principle and conviction into action.
To that end, it teaches and stands for the worship of God; truth and 7-08
justice; Fraternity and philanthropy; and enlightenment and orderly
liberty, civil, religious and intellectual. It charges each of its members
to be true and loyal to the government of the country to which he owes
allegiance and to be obedient to the law of any State in which he may
be.
It believes that the attainment of these objectives is best 7-09
accomplished by laying a broad basis of principle upon which men of
every race, country, sect and opinion may unite, rather than by setting
up a restricted platform upon which only those of certain races, creeds
and opinions can assemble.
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7-10 Believing these things, this Grand Lodge affirms its continued
adherence to that ancient and approved rule of Freemasonry which
forbids the discussion in Masonic meetings of creeds, politics, or other
topics likely to excite personal animosities.
7-11 It further affirms its conviction that it is not only contrary to the
fundamental principles of Freemasonry, but dangerous to its unity,
strength, usefulness and welfare, for Masonic Bodies to take action or
attempt to exercise pressure or influence for or against any legislation,
or in any way to attempt to procure the election or appointment of
governmental officials, or to influence them, whether or not members
of the Fraternity, in the performance of their official duties. The true
Freemason will act in civil life according to his individual judgment
and the dictates of his conscience.

(Foot Note. Adopted 1939, pp. 56, 110, 146-147.)

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ANCIENT CHARGES (of 1722)
CHARGE I
Concerning GOD AND RELIGION
A Mason is obliged by his Tenure, to obey the moral Law; and if he 8-01
rightly understands the Art, he will never be a stupid Atheist, nor an
irreligious Libertine. But though in ancient Times Masons were
charged in every Country to be of the Religion of that Country or
Nation, whatever it was, yet it is now thought more expedient only to
oblige them to that Religion in which all men agree, leaving their
particular opinions to themselves; that is to be Good Men and True, or
Men of Honour and Honesty, by whatever Denominations or
Persuasions they may be distinguished; whereby Masonry becomes the
centre of Union, and the means of conciliating true Friendship among
Persons that must otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance.

CHARGE II
Of the CIVIL MAGISTRATE Supreme and Subordinate
A Mason is a peaceable Subject to the Civil Powers, wherever he 8-02
resides or works, and is never concerned in plots and conspiracies
against the Peace and Welfare of the Nation, nor to behave himself
undutifully to inferior Magistrates; for as Masonry hath always been
injured by War, Bloodshed and Confusion, so ancient Kings and
Princes have been much disposed to encourage the Craftsmen, because
of their Peaceableness and Loyalty, wherever they practically answered
the cavils of their Adversaries, and promoted the Honour of the
Fraternity, whoever flourished in Times of Peace. So that if a Brother
should be a rebel against the state, he is not to be countenanced in his
Rebellion, however he may be pitied as an unhappy man; and if
convicted of no other crime, tough the loyal Brotherhood must and
ought to disown his Rebellion, and give to Umbrage or Ground of
political Jealousy to the Government for the time being; they cannot
expel him from the Lodge, and his Relation to it remains indefeasible.

CHARGE III
Of LODGES
A Lodge is a Place where Masons assemble and work. Hence an 8-03
Assembly, or duly organized Society of Masons, is called a LODGE,
and every Brother ought to belong to one, and ought to be subject to its
By-laws and the GENERAL REGULATIONS. It is either particular or
general, and will be best understood by attending it, and by the

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Regulations of the General or Grand Lodge hereto annexed. In ancient
Times, no Master or Fellow could be absent from it, especially when
warned to appear at it, without incurring a severe censure, until it
appeared to the Master and Wardens, that pure Necessity hindered him.
8-04 The Persons admitted members of a Lodge, must be good and true
men, free born, and of mature and discreet Age, no Bondmen, no
Women, no immoral or scandalous Men, but of Good Report.

CHARGE IV
Of MASTERS, WARDENS, FELLOWS, AND APPRENTICES
8-05 All preferment among Masons is grounded upon real Worth and
personal Merit only; that so the Lords may be well served, the Brethren
not put to Shame, nor the Royal Craft despised; therefor no Master or
Warden is chosen by Seniority, but for his Merit. It is impossible to
describe these things in writing, and every Brother must attend in his
Place, and learn them in a way peculiar to this Fraternity. Only
Candidates may know that no Master should take an Apprentice, unless
he has sufficient employment for life, and unless he be a perfect youth,
having no Maim or Defect in his Body, that may render him incapable
of learning the Art, of serving his Master's LORD, and of being made a
Brother, and then a Fellow Craft in due time, after he has served such a
Term of Years as the custom of the Country directs; and then he should
be descended of honest Parents; that so, when otherwise qualified, he
may arrive to the Honour of being the WARDEN, and then the Master of
the Lodge, the Grand Warden, and at length the GRAND MASTER of all
the Lodges, according to his Merit.
8-06 No Brother can be a WARDEN until he has passed the Degree of a
Master Mason; nor a MASTER until he has acted as a Warden, nor
GRAND MASTER until he has been Master of a Lodge, and served the
office of Steward at a Grand Feast; nor Deputy Grand Master until he
has served the office of GRAND WARDEN; nor GRAND MASTER unless
he has been a MASTER of a regular lodge before his Election, who is
also to be nobly born, or a Gentlemen of the best Fashion, or some
eminent Scholar, or some curious Architect, or other Artist, descended
of honest Parents, and who is of singular great Merit in the Opinion of
the Lodges. And for the better, and easier and more honorable
Discharge of his Office, the Grand Master has a Power to choose his
own DEPUTY GRAND MASTER, who must be then, or must have been
formerly, the Master of a particular Lodge, and has the Privilege of

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Acting whatever the GRAND MASTER, his Principal, should act, unless
the said Principal be present, or interpose his Authority by a Letter.
These Rulers and Governors, supreme and Subordinate of the 8-07
ancient Lodge, are to be obeyed in their respective Stations by all the
Brethren, according to the old Charges and Regulations, with all
Humility, Reverence, Love and Alacrity.

CHARGE V
of the MANAGEMENT of the CRAFT in Working
All Masons shall work honestly on Working Days, that they may 8-08
live creditably on holy days; and the time appointed by the Law of the
Land, or confirmed by Custom, shall be observed.
The most expert of the Fellow Craftsmen shall be chosen or 8-09
appointed the Master or Overseer of the Lord's work; who is to be
called MASTER by those that work under him. The Craftsmen are to
avoid all ill language, and to call each other by no disobliging Name,
but Brother or Fellow; and to behave themselves courteously within
and without the Lodge.
The Master, knowing himself to be able of Cunning, shall undertake 8-10
the Lord's Work as reasonably as possible, and truly dispend his Goods
as if they were his own; not giving more Wages to any Brother or
Apprentice than he really may deserve.
Both the Master and the Masons receiving their Wages justly, shall 8-11
be faithful to the Lord, and honestly finish their Work, whether Task or
Journey; nor put the Work to Task that hath been accustomed to
Journey.
None shall discover Envy at the Prosperity of a Brother, nor supplant 8-12
him, or put him out of his Work, if he be capable to finish the same; for
no man can finish another's Work so much to the Lord's Profit, unless
he be thoroughly acquainted with the Design and Draught of him that
began it.
When a Fellow Craftsman is chosen Warden of the Work under the 8-13
Master, he shall be true to both Master and Fellows, and shall carefully
oversee the work in the Master's absence to the Lord's Profit; and his
Brethren shall obey him.
All Masons employed, shall meekly receive their Wages without 8-14
Murmuring or Mutiny, and shall not desert the Master till the Work is
finished.
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8-15 A younger Brother shall be instructed in working, to prevent spoiling
the Materials for want of Judgment, and for increasing and continuing
of Brotherly Love.
8-16 All the Tools used in Working shall be approved by the Grand
Lodge.
8-17 No Labourer shall be employed in the proper Work of Masonry; nor
shall FREE MASONS work with those that are not Free, without an
Urgent Necessity; nor shall they teach Labourers and unaccepted
Masons, as they should teach a Brother or Fellow.

CHARGE VI
OF BEHAVIOUR, VIZ.: In the LODGE while CONSTITUTED
8-18 1. You are not to hold private Committees, or separate Conversation,
without Leave from the Master, nor to talk of anything impertinently or
unseemly, nor interrupt the Master or Wardens, or any Brother
speaking to the Master; nor behave yourself ludicrously or jestingly
while the Lodge is engaged in what is serious or solemn; nor use any
unbecoming language upon any pretense whatsoever; but to pay due
Reverence to you Master, Wardens and Fellows, and put them to
worship.
8-19 If any Complaint be brought, the Brother found guilty shall stand to
the Award and Determination of the Lodge, who are the proper and
competent Judges of all such controversies (unless you carry it by
Appeal to the GRAND LODGE), and to whom they ought to be referred,
unless a Lord's Work be hindered the meanwhile, in which case a
particular Reference may be made; but you must never go to Law about
what concerneth Masonry, without an absolute necessity apparent to
the Lodge.

BEHAVIOUR after the LODGE is over and

the BRETHREN not gone
8-20 2. You may enjoy yourselves with innocent Mirth, treating one
another according to Ability, but avoiding all Excess, or forcing any
Brother to eat or drink beyond his Inclination, or hindering him from
going when his Occasions call him, or doing or saying anything
offensive, or that may forbid an easy and free Conversation, for that
would blast our Harmony, and defeat our laudable Purposes. Therefore
no private Piques or Quarrels must be brought within the door of the
Lodge, far less any Quarrels about Religion, or Nations, or State Policy,

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we being only, as Masons, of the Catholic Religion above mentioned,
we are also of all Nations, Tongues, Kindreds and Languages, and are
resolved against all POLITICKS, as what never yet conduced to the
Welfare of the Lodge, nor ever will. This Charge has been always
strictly enjoined and observed; but especially ever since the
Reformation in BRITAIN, or the Dissent and Secession of those Nations
from the Communion of Rome.

BEHAVIOUR when BRETHREN meet without STRANGERS,

but not in a LODGE FORMED
3. You are to salute one another in a courteous manner, as you will 8-21
be instructed, calling each other Brother, freely giving mutual
Instruction as shall be thought expedient, without being overseen or
overheard, and without encroaching upon each other, or derogating
from that Respect which is due to any Brother, where he not a Mason;
For though all Masons are as Brethren upon the Level, yet Masonry
takes no Honour from a Man that he had before; nay rather it adds to
his Honour, especially if he has deserved well of the Brotherhood, who
must give Honour to whom it is due, and avoid ill Manners.

BEHAVIOUR in Presence of Strangers not MASONS

4. You shall be cautious in your Words and Carriage, that the most 8-22
penetrating Stranger shall not be able to discover or find out what is not
proper to be intimated; and sometimes you shall divert a discourse, and
manage it prudently for the Honour of the Worshipful Fraternity.

BEHAVIOUR at HOME and in your Neighborhood

5. You are to act as becomes a moral and Wise Man; particularly, 8-23
not to let your Family, Friends, and Neighbors know the Concerns of
your Lodge, &c., but wisely to consult you own Honour, and that of the
ancient Brotherhood, for Reasons not to be mentioned here. You must
also consult your Health, by not continuing together too late, or too
long from Home, after Lodge hours are past; and by avoiding Gluttony
and Drunkenness, that you Families be not neglected, or injured, nor
you disabled from Working.

BEHAVIOUR toward a Strange Brother

6. You are cautiously to examine him, in such a Method as Prudence 8-24
shall direct you, that you may not be imposed upon by an ignorant false

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Pretender, whom you are to reject with Contempt and Derision, and
beware of giving him any hints of knowledge.
8-25 7. But if you discover him to be a true and genuine Brother, you are
to respect him accordingly; and if he is in want, you must relieve him if
you can, or else direct him how he may be relieved. You must employ
him some days, or else recommend him to be employed. But you are
not charged to do beyond your Ability, only to prefer a poor Brother,
that is a good Man and true, before any other poor People in the same
circumstances.
8-26 FINALLY, All these CHARGES you are to observe, and also those that
shall be communicated to you in another way; cultivating BROTHERLY
LOVE, the Foundation and Capstone, the Cement and Glory of this
Ancient Fraternity, avoiding all Wrangling and Quarreling, all Slander
and Backbiting, not permitting others to slander any honest Brother, but
defending his Character, and doing him all good Offices, as far as is
consistent with your Honour and Safety, and no further. And if any of
them do you Injury, you must apply to your own or his Lodge; and
from thence you may appeal to the GRAND LODGE at the Quarterly
Communication, and from thence to the Annual GRAND LODGE, as has
been the ancient laudable Conduct of our Forefathers in every nation;
never taking a legal course but when the case cannot be otherwise
decided, and patiently listening to the honest and friendly advice of
Masters and Fellows, when they would prevent you going to Law with
Strangers, or would excite you to put a speedy period to all Lawsuits,
that so you mind the Affair of MASONRY with the more Alacrity and
Success, but with respect to Brothers or Fellows at Law, the Master
and Brethren shall kindly offer their Mediation, which ought to be
thankfully submitted to by the contending Brethren; and if that
submission is impracticable, they must however carry on their Process,
or Lawsuit, without Rancor (not in the common way) saying or doing
nothing which may hinder Brotherly Love, and good Offices to be
renewed and continued; that all may see the benign influence of
MASONRY, as all true Masons have done from the Beginning of the
World, and will do to the End of Time.
8-27 AMEN, SO MOTE IT BE.

8-28 (Footnote. We are told that "the Fraternity had long been in possession of
many records, containing the ancient regulation of the Order; when in 1722, the
Duke of Montague being Grand Master of England, the Grand Lodge finding
fault with their antiquated arrangement, it was directed that they should be

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collected, and after being properly directed, be annexed to the Book of
Constitutions, then in course of publication under the supervision of Dr. James
Anderson. This was accordingly done, and the document now well known
under the title of The Old Charges of Free and Accepted Masons, constitutes,
by universal consent, a part of the fundamental law of our Order." They are
included in this volume as a matter of interesting Masonic information.)

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AFFILIATION
It is the duty of the Secretary of a lodge, on the presentation of a 9-01
Petition for Affiliation or Dual Membership, to immediately correspond
with the lodge from which the applicant applies to ascertain whether or
not he is a member in good standing and is in no way indebted to said
lodge. 1892, p. 60; 1953, pp. 177, 182; 1994, pp. 111, 154.
It shall be unnecessary to convene a Committee of Investigation for 9-02
a petition for either affiliation or Dual Membership. 1922 pp. 135, 158
228; 1995, pp. 123, 124.
If an applicant for affiliation is not vouched for, and is unable to 9-03
prove himself, he cannot be balloted for. 1868, p. 378; 1955, pp. 75,
149.
Membership of an applicant for affiliation is completed when he has 9-04
passed a clear ballot and presented a proper dimit, or certificate
approved by the Grand Master or Grand Secretary, or certificate of
standing to make application for dual membership. 1882, p. 60; 1913,
p. 214; 1953, pp. 177, 182.
An applicant for affiliation with any lodge in this jurisdiction must 9-05
file his dimit or in case of application for dual membership, his
certificate of standing, in the lodge in which he has been elected within
six months after the date of his election; otherwise such election shall
lapse and become void. 1914, p. 121; 1953, pp. 177, 182.
Whenever a brother applying to a lodge for affiliation shall have 9-06
been elected, the fact of such election, with the date and the name of
the lodge to which elected, should be written across the face of the
dimit, or, in case of application for dual membership, his certificate of
standing, over the signature of the Master and the seal of the lodge.
1880, p. 57; 1953, pp. 178, 182.
When a lodge surrenders or forfeits its warrant its members may not 9-07
affiliate without certificates from the Grand Lodge. Petitioners who
have been rejected in such a lodge may not apply elsewhere within this
jurisdiction for initiation without the consent of the Grand Lodge, if in
session, or of the Grand Master during the recess. 1878, p. 258.
Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts may not affiliate with other 9-08
lodges, except as provided in this section. An Entered Apprentice or
Fellow Craft residing in this state, who received such degree or degrees
in another jurisdiction and has been granted a dimit or any certificate
having the force of severing his connection with the lodge in which he

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was elected may affiliate with a lodge in this state; an application for
such affiliation shall take the same course as an application for
affiliation by a Master Mason except that the brother shall be required
to pass a satisfactory examination in the last degree he received and pay
a pro rata initiation fee as well as any Grand Lodge Assessments
applicable to an affiliating Master Mason. 1955, pp. 74-75, 148-149.

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BALLOT
The right of a Master Mason to vote in his lodge can be affected only 10-01
by his suspension or expulsion. 1875, p. 232.
Balloting on a petition for membership, either by initiation or 10-01A
affiliation, must be held on the Master Mason Degree. 2003, pp. 157-
159.
The Tyler, when a member of the lodge, has the right to cast his 10-02
ballot on all occasions. 1878, p. 258.
In balloting for a petitioner, every member present should be 10-03
required to vote, unless excused by a three-fourths vote of the members
present. 1869, p. 552; 1866, p. 71; 1897, p. 173.
It is unmasonic to ballot against a petitioner except upon 10-04
conscientious belief in his unworthiness. 1958, pp. 170, 185.
The ballot must be kept strictly secret. A brother violates its secrecy 10-05
by stating how he voted, and should not be permitted to state his
reasons for opposing a petitioner. 1872, p. 457.
No member may demand of a brother how he voted, or his reason for 10-06
voting against a candidate, and no attempt should be made to discover
who cast a negative ballot. 1872, p. 457.
A ballot by proxy at the request of another is prohibited. 1871, p. 10-07
244.
In deciding questions by ballot, other than the election of officers, 10-08
the secret ballot-box with balls and cubes must be used. White balls
signify the affirmative, and black cubes the negative vote. 1882, p. 60;
1938, pp. 60, 126, 149.
In the interest of expediency, if there is more than one petitioner to 10-09
be balloted upon during a communication, the lodge may, with two-
thirds (2/3) majority vote by manual sign, cast one ballot upon all
petitioners to be balloted upon at that communication. If, however,
there is one or more black cube(s) cast, the ballot must be spread upon
each petition separately. If no black cubes are found, then all petitions
are considered granted and the signers elected to membership. 1920,
pp. 55, 151; 1994, pp. 112, 154; 2003, pp. 155-157.
If there is more than one ballot for non-payment of dues, and there is 10-09A
no objection from the members present, the ballot may be spread
collectively. If but one black cube be cast, the ballot must then be
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spread on each individual suspension separately. 1975, p. 137; 1994,
pp. 112-113, 154-155.
10-10 If an alarm be given at the outer door by a lodge member, while the
ballot is spread, the Master may in his discretion admit him and permit
him to vote. 1903, pp. 58, 82.
10-11 Between the closing of the ballot on one petitioner and the spreading
of the ballot on another, the Master must admit all members of the
lodge who have given the alarm. 1903, pp. 58, 82.
10-12 Every ballot for membership or for suspension or restoration or for
request of waiver must be inspected by the Wardens before the result is
announced by the Master. 1897, p. 184.
10-13 After a clear ballot and its announcement, the Master cannot order
another ballot. 1885, p. 232; 1897, p. 171.
10-14 When a candidate is rejected and that result is announced, the ballot
cannot be reconsidered. 1865, p. 539; 1866, p. 71; 1912, p. 114.
10-15 A black cube previously overlooked, having been discovered
immediately after a petitioner has been declared elected, the Master
must forthwith retract his declaration and announce the ballot not clear.
1887, p. 261.
10-16 If but one black cube be cast, the Master may once order a new
ballot be immediately taken. If two black cubes are cast then the
Master has no right to order a new ballot. 1865, p. 539; 1866, p. 71;
1912, p. 114.
10-17 When the result of a ballot for initiation or affiliation has been
announced, the ballots must be immediately disarranged in the box by
the Master. 1888, p. 54.
10-18 A ballot once cast cannot be withdrawn. A decision reached by a
secret ballot cannot be reconsidered by the lodge. 1880, p. 55; 1882, p.
60.
10-19 Membership in a lodge may be gained only by a clear ballot subject
to exception, if any, in case of objections to initiation after an original
clear ballot. 1873, p. 634; 1955, pp. 72, 153.
10-20 The report of a majority of an investigating committee is sufficient
to authorize the Master to spread the ballot. 1866, p. 71; 1897, p. 184.
10-21 After the report of the investigating committee has been received by
the lodge, the ballot must be spread. Discussion in the lodge as to the
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merits or eligibility of a petitioner is prohibited. However, the Master
may, in his discretion, defer spreading of the ballot temporarily during
the communication, and no motion having in view the prevention of the
ballot shall be entertained. 1973, pp. 148, 149.
No ballot shall be taken upon any application unless it be on the 10-22
latest Grand Lodge Form. 1960, p. 272.

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BY-LAWS OF LODGES
The Twelfth General Regulation acknowledges the right of lodges to 11-01
make their own by-laws; but it is required that all by-laws, and
amendments thereto shall conform to the proviso of that General
Regulation, and to that end shall be submitted to and approved by the
Grand Master before the same shall become effective. 1887, p. 261;
1895, p. 82.
Amendments to the by-laws of a lodge may be proposed in writing 11-02
by any member. 1880, p. 55.
Written or printed notice of a proposed change in the by-laws must 11-03
be given to every member who can be reached before action is taken
thereon by the lodge. 1880, p. 55; 1897, p. 172.
A proposed amendment to a by-law may be, at the time of 11-04
consideration, further amended; provided, such new amendment does
not radically change the original. 1898, p. 38.
All by-laws or amendments thereto shall be sent to the Grand 11-05
Secretary and be by him transmitted to the proper Committee, which,
after examination, shall forward them to the Grand Master. 1902, p.
45.
Such requirement shall not pertain to changes in the dues or
petition/initiation fee structure of the lodge. In such case, the lodge
secretary may in writing to the Right Worshipful Grand Secretary
request immediate approval of this change which may be granted either
by the Most Worshipful Grand Master or the Right Worshipful Deputy
Grand Master in his stead. 1998, p. 93; 1999, pp. 118-119
Amendments to by-laws sent for approval must be submitted in 11-06
triplicate, with one copy to be retained by the Grand Secretary and one
copy for the Chairman of the Committee on Constitution and By-Laws.
The seal of the lodge shall be affixed to each copy and the Secretary's
signature be written instead of typewritten. 1948, p. 136; 1950, p. 165.
Lodges may, in their by-laws, grant permission to their Worshipful 11-07
Master to open regular communications at any time not more than one
hour before the time fixed in their by-laws, provided that due and
timely notice shall be given to every member and that no business is
transacted until the regular meeting time. 1951, pp. 99, 179, 224.

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11-08 By-laws of lodges should relate only to lodge matters and should not
contain provisions for representatives to temple associations, relief
boards and the like. 1930, p. 172; 1931, p. 364.
11-09 A lodge may not by by-law describe Masonic offenses or prescribe
penalties therefor. 1880, p. 55.
11-10 A lodge may not by by-law prohibit members in arrears for dues
from being elected to or holding office, before they have been regularly
suspended. 1880, p. 55.
11-11 A lodge may not by by-law prescribe different rates of dues for
various classes of brethren. 1880, p. 55; 1924, pp. 171, 217.
11-12 A lodge may not by by-law require the Master to order a new ballot
when but one black cube has been cast. 1880, p. 55.
11-13 A lodge may not by by-law require the Treasurer to pay lodge funds
to its Trustees, or any other person, without the order of the lodge.
1880, p. 55.
11-14 A lodge cannot suspend the operation of a by-law. 1868, p. 354.
11-15 A lodge may not by by-law prohibit members from voting who are
in arrears for dues but not suspended. 1873, p. 232.

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CANDIDATES
This Grand Lodge does recognize and always has recognized the 12-01
eligibility of any man to be made a Mason who possesses the proper
qualification, without regard to his race or color. 1900, p. 150.
A petitioner for the three degrees of Masonry must be at least 12-02
twenty-one years of age. 1895, p. 81.
Candidates must not be initiated unless they understand the English 12-03
language. 1900, p. 63.
A Candidate who will not take an oath cannot be lawfully made a 12-04
Mason. 1868, p. 383; 1897, p. 172.
To be eligible for initiation, one must have been a bona fide resident 12-05
of this State for at least six months. 1952, pp. 175, 180, 192.
A petitioner for initiation must explicitly declare over his signature 12-06
that he has or has not been previously proposed in any Masonic lodge.
1887, p. 261.
Before a candidate is balloted for it shall be the duty of the Secretary 12-07
of the lodge to which he has made application to ascertain from the
Grand Secretary if he has been previously rejected, suspended or
expelled by any lodge in the State of New Jersey. It shall be the duty of
the Grand Secretary to furnish such information upon application.
1887, p. 258.
The members of a lodge should be informed of the contents of the 12-08
report received from the Grand Secretary upon a petitioner for
membership. 1922, pp. 135, 158, 225.
The Master, or in his absence the Acting Master, is prohibited from 12-09
proceeding with initiation unless he has positive knowledge of the
physical competency of the candidate to conform to all the re-
quirements of Speculative Masonry. 1948, pp. 60, 128, 129.
Cases of physical defect shall be referred to the Worshipful Master 12-10
of the lodge to which the candidates possessing them apply, for
decision as to their eligibility, with the proviso that if there is any doubt
in the mind of the Worshipful Master relative to a particular case, he
may submit it to the Grand Master for his decision. 1886, p. 62; 1897,
p. 172; 1923, pp. 355, 437.
Any member of a lodge may object to the conferring of the Entered 12-11
Apprentice Degree upon a candidate who has been elected to
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membership in said lodge by initiation. The objection may be made
verbally in open lodge or in writing delivered to the Worshipful Master
or the Secretary of the lodge. The statement shall merely be a general
objection to the conferring of the degree upon the named candidate and
if in writing shall be signed by the objector. The objector shall not state
any reason therefor and there shall be no discussion in the lodge of the
merits or eligibility of the candidate. After such objection is made, the
initiation must be stayed and a Committee of Investigation appointed.
After the report of the Committee the lodge shall decide the question of
initiation by secret ballot. If the ballot is clear or contains only one
black cube, the objection shall be ignored and the degrees conferred
upon the candidate. If two or more black cubes be cast, the applicant
shall be classified as a rejected petitioner and all provisions applicable
to a rejected petitioner shall apply. 1876, p. 424; 1897, p. 172; 1949,
pp. 70, 129, 130, 143; 1954, p. 157; 1955, pp. 71-72, 152-153.
12-12 A petitioner elected and failing to present himself for initiation
within six months after having been requested to do so shall forfeit said
election, unless, by a vote of the lodge, taken previous to the expiration
of said period, the time shall be extended. 1875, pp. 232, 242; 1920,
pp. 54, 151.
12-13 If a petitioner is proposed and elected in Lodge No. 1, but fails to
present himself for initiation within the required time, and later is
proposed in Lodge No. 2, and rejected, all relationship between him
and Lodge No. 1 is lost, and he stands, in relation to the first lodge, as
if he had never been proposed and elected therein. 1863, p. 305.
12-14 The Entered Apprentice Degree shall not be conferred upon a
candidate until a period of at least one week has elapsed from the date
of his election. 1955, pp. 73, 154.

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CHARGES ---- CODE FOR TRIALS

Necessary for 13-01
Lodge Voting Schedule Affirmative Result Method 13-01
Reception of Charges Majority Secret Ballot
On withdrawal of charges of unmasonic
conduct, upon written consent of all Two-thirds Secret Ballot
parties
On declaring degree of punishment after Majority Secret Ballot
trial and conviction
To establish guilt of the accused Majority
The above three votes are reception of charges, with the rule of
charges among Masonic conduct and declare the degree of punishment
after a trial and conviction must be held on the Master Mason Degree.
2003, p. 157; 2004, pp. 127-128.
A Committee for the Trial of Charges, which Committee, or such 13-02 13-02
members thereof as shall be designated in accordance with the Code for
Trials, shall hear, try and determine all charges preferred against a
member in accordance with the said Code. Any member whose term of
office expires while he is engaged as a member in a trial of charges
shall nevertheless continue to serve until the trial of such charges is
terminated. 1958, pp. 167, 185.
The Standing Committee for the Trial of Charges shall be composed 13-03
of ten members. 1958, pp. 167, 185.

PREAMBLE

When a brother shall be accused of a crime or offense which, if 13-04

proven, would subject him to Masonic discipline, the proceedings shall
be conducted in accordance with the following: 1958, pp. 168, 185.

NECESSITY FOR TRIAL

No brother shall be suspended (except for nonpayment of dues), nor 13-05

expelled, except after due trial and opportunity to defend himself,
unless he admits in writing his guilt of the charge preferred against him,
fails to respond within the time period hereinafter prescribed, or pleads
guilty before the Trial Panel. 1887, p. 261; 1897, p. 174; 1958, pp.
168, 185; 1997, pp 129-132.
Conviction in a criminal court does not obviate the necessity for 13-06
proceeding in accordance with the provisions for this section (Article
13). 1958, pp. 168, 185; 1997, pp. 129-132.

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ACCUSER

13-07 The brother preferring the charges shall be known as the accuser.
1958, pp. 168, 155.
13-08 Any member of a lodge in good standing may prefer charges against
an offending brother in the lodge of which the accused is a member. It
is not requisite (though desirable) that the accuser should be the
aggrieved brother. 1958, pp. 168, 185.
13-09 An affiliated Mason may prefer charges of unmasonic conduct in a
lodge of which the brother presenting the charges is not a member.
1958, pp. 168, 185.
13-10 An unaffiliated Mason cannot prefer charges against a member of a
lodge. 1958, pp. 169, 185.
13-11 It is not necessary that all charges be made by the Junior Warden in
his official capacity. 1958, pp. 169, 185.

ACCUSED

13-12 The brother against whom the charge is preferred shall be known as
the accused. 1958, pp. 169, 185.
13-13 A member of a lodge in this State residing within another
jurisdiction, if guilty of unmasonic conduct, may be punished by the
lodge in whose jurisdiction he resides. 1958, pp. 169, 185.
13-14 A member of a lodge, or an unaffiliated Mason, is subject to the
penal jurisdiction of any lodge within whose territorial limits he may
reside. Where lodges have concurrent jurisdiction, a member is liable
to his own lodge; an unaffiliated Mason, to any one of them. 1958, pp.
169, 185.
13-15 Charges may be presented against a suspended Mason; but for other
reasons than those for which he was suspended. 1958, pp. 169, 185.
13-16 Charges may be presented against an Entered Apprentice, Fellow
Craft or Master Mason for improper conduct committed either prior or
subsequent to the time he was proposed for membership. 1958, pp.
169, 185.
13-17 A Worshipful Master or Warden may not be tried during his term of
office. After the expiration of his term of office, he may be tried for an
offense other than official misconduct; for that he is amenable only to
the Grand Lodge. 1958, pp. 169, 185; 1997, pp. 128-132.

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A brother may prefer charges against the Master or a Warden of a 13-18
lodge. If during the recess of the Grand Lodge, they must be referred
to the Grand Master; otherwise to the Grand Lodge. 1958, pp. 169,
185.
Every charge brought before this Grand Lodge against any Master or 13-19
Warden of a lodge shall be made in writing, specifying -- first, the
charge; second, the circumstances and acts upon which the charge is
based. The Master or Warden so charged shall be furnished with a
copy thereof by the Grand Secretary or his Deputy at least one month
before the time appointed for the trial of the same.
An officer of the Grand Lodge cannot be tried during his term of 13-20
office. 1958, pp. 169, 185; 1997, pp. 128-132.

UNMASONIC CONDUCT

A brother guilty of any violation of the moral, civil, or Masonic law 13-21
is liable to charges. Civil law is defined to mean any criminal or quasi-
criminal violation as defined in Titles 2A and 2C of the New Jersey
Statutes Annotated, or comparable Federal Statutes. 1958, pp. 170,
185; 1997, pp. 128-133.
Any attempt to influence a candidate to apply for membership in a 13-22
lodge, other than the one of his preference, is improper, unmasonic and
subjects the offender, or offenders, to charges of conduct unbecoming a
Mason. 1958, pp. 170, 185.
Brethren who recommend or vouch for petitioners, and committees 13-23
of investigation who, in their report, make statements which they do not
know to be absolutely true are guilty of a Masonic offense. 1958, pp.
170, 185.
(Deleted) 1969, pp. 96, 99. 13-24

It is unmasonic to ballot against a petitioner except upon conscien- 13-25

tious belief in his unworthiness. 1958, pp. 170, 185.
A Lottery with Masonic character may be used by members of the 13-26
craft to raise money for any lawful purpose, provided it is not for
private gain, subject to the qualifications set forth below:
1. A lottery has a Masonic character if it is promoted or run by 13-26A
Freemasons: (a) who declare their capacity as such; or (b) for a
purpose, or on behalf of a body, which is identifiable as Masonic,

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whether or not the purpose or body includes words such as "Masonic"
or "Freemason" in its title or description.
13-26B 2. The purpose for which such lottery is held must be clearly stated.
13-26C 3. Any and all laws of the state or any of its political subdivisions
regarding lotteries shall be strictly followed. The responsibility for the
compliance with all such laws shall rest upon those promoting and
assisting in the running of the lottery. It shall be the duty of such
brethren to ensure, by obtaining the necessary legal advise and permits,
that the Craft is not brought into disrepute by failure to meet legal
requirements, or for any other reason.
13-26D 4. There is no objection to small lotteries (such as a raffle at dinner),
but larger lotteries where the legal requirements are more complex, and
for which permits and authorization from the appropriate issuing
authority are required, may be held only with the written permission of
the Grand Master.
13-26E 5. Masonic forms of address shall not be used in literature promoting
the sale of any lottery tickets.
13-26F 6. The Grand Master, District Deputy Grand Masters and Masters of
Lodges may and should refuse to permit the distribution of any
literature or tickets which clearly infringe on any of these principles,
and may refuse to permit their distribution if in their opinion the spirit
of these principles are infringed.
13-26G 7. Charges of unmasonic conduct should be preferred against any
Master Mason who conducts a lottery in disregard or derogation of
these qualifications, or who fails to comply with applicable laws
governing the running of lotteries. 1958, pp. 170, 185; 1995, pp. 132-
133, 190.
13-27 It is unmasonic to compel a member of a lodge to be a member of
any club or organization without his individual consent and the
collection of dues for the maintenance of any other organization, as part
of the lodge dues, is prohibited, Masonic Temple Associations, formed
and operated for the purposes of erection, maintenance, management
and control of buildings occupied by Masonic lodges excepted. 1958,
pp. 170, 185.
13-28 The grant of a gratuity to a retiring Worshipful Master, then or at any
time, and either directly or indirectly to be paid or applied toward the
purchase of a life membership in said lodge, is improper and
unmasonic. 1958, pp. 170, 185.
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ACCUSATION

The accusation shall be reduced to writing, specifying first the 13-29

charge, which shall consist of a general statement of the offense
charged against the accused brother; second the specifications, which
shall specify separately each act of the accused upon which the charge
is based, each specification covering a single act or series of acts,
constituting one offense, together with the time and place when and
where such acts were committed, as nearly as can be ascertained. The
charge shall be signed by the accuser and filed, in triplicate, with the
Secretary of a lodge having jurisdiction over the accused. 1958, pp.
170, 158.

THE CHARGE
To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of: 13-30
. . . . . . . . . . . Lodge No. . . . . . ., Free and Accepted Masons:
Charge--Brother A. B. is hereby charged with immoral and unmasonic conduct:
First Specification--That the said A. B., on the . . . . . . . . . day of
. . . . . . . . . . . . ., 19 . . ., in the public street at . . . . . . . . . . . , in the county of . .
. . . . . . . . . . . ., New Jersey, was in a state of intoxication from immoderate and
improper use of intoxicating liquor, in violation of his duty as a Mason, and to
the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity.
Second Specification--That the said A.B., on the . . . . . . . . . . day of
. . . . . . . . . . ., 19 . . ., at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., as aforesaid, and at various
other times and places, in the year 19 . . . ., was intoxicated with strong and
spirituous liquors, in violation of his duty as a Mason, and to the great scandal
and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity.
Dated: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., 19 . . . . .
H. W.
(Add Address)
1958, pp. 171, 185.
ACTION BY LODGES ON CHARGES, AND COUNTER-CHARGES

It is not proper for a lodge to appoint a "committee of inquiry" to 13-31

ascertain whether a brother is justly liable to the preferment of charges.
1958, pp. 170, 185.
A the next regular communication of the lodge in which the charges 13-32
has been filed, the Secretary shall read the charge to the lodge, and if
such charge be received by a majority vote thereof, he shall promptly
serve or cause to be served a true copy thereof, upon the accused, either
personally or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.
1958, pp. 171, 185.

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13-33 Charges of unmasonic conduct cannot be acted upon at an emergent
communication of a lodge. 1958, pp. 171, 185.
13-34 A lodge may decline to receive charges against a member, when in
its judgment such charges are frivolous or not based upon Masonic
reasons. This does not, however, debar the brother making the charges
from appealing to the Grand Lodge. 1958, pp. 171, 185.

DEFENDANT'S ANSWER

13-35 Within 20 days after the service of the charge upon the accused, he
shall serve or cause to be served either personally, or by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, upon the Secretary of the lodge
which has received the charge, his answer in writing, in triplicate, to the
charge preferred against him. The said Secretary shall forthwith served
or cause to be served either personally, or by registered or certified
mail, return receipt requested, one copy of the accused’s answer upon
the accuser. 1958, pp. 172, 185.

WITHDRAWAL OF CHARGES

13-36 Charges which have been received by the lodge cannot be withdrawn
except upon written request of all parties concerned, and with the
consent of the lodge, by a two-thirds favorable ballot of those present.
1958, pp. 172, 185.

COUNSEL

13-37 The parties interested may have the benefit of counsel, if they desire;
provided, said counsel shall be Master Masons in good standing. 1958,
pp. 172, 185.
13-38 It is not the duty of a lodge to procure counsel for an accused
brother. 1958, pp. 172, 185.

NOTICE TO THE ACCUSED

13-39 Brother A. B.:

You are hereby notified that at a regular communication of . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . Lodge No. . . . . . ., F. & A. M., held on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., 20 . . ., a charge
was preferred against you by Brother H. W. and was duly received by the
lodge.
You are further notified that the laws of the Grand Lodge require you to
serve upon me as Secretary of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lodge No. . . . ., F. & A. M.,
an answer to the said charge, a true copy of which is annexed hereto, within 20
days after the service of this notice upon you and that you are required to serve

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your said answer in writing, in triplicate, either personally, or by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested.

Dated: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., 20 . . . .
C. D.
Secretary
(Add Address)

NOTICE TO AND ACTION BY GRAND MASTER

Within 30 days after the service of the charge upon the accused, if he 13-40
has not admitted his guilt in writing, the Secretary of the lodge shall
furnish the Grand Master with a copy of the charge and a copy of the
answer, if any, filed by the accused. 1985, pp. 173, 185.

FORM OF NOTICE TO THE GRAND MASTER

To Brother X. Y., Most Worshipful Grand Master: 13-41
You are respectfully notified that at a regular communication of . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lodge No. . . . ., F. & A. M., held on . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . , 20 . . . ., a certain charge was preferred against Brother A. B.
and was duly received by the lodge.
Annexed hereto is a copy of the said charge.
Annexed hereto is a copy of the answer filed by the accused
or
The accused has filed no answer.
Dated: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., 20 . . . . .
(Seal) C. D.
Secretary
1958, pp. 173, 185.
Upon receipt of the said notice that a charge has been received, and 13-42
whether or not the accused has filed an answer, the Grand Master shall
designate five members of the Committee for the Trial of Charges as a
Trial Panel to hear, try and determine the charge. The Grand Master
shall designate one of such five members as Chairman of the Panel, and
he shall act as the presiding officer at the trial. 1958, pp. 173, 185.
A brother qualified to appear as a witness in a Masonic Trial, 13-43
members of the lodge to which either the accused or accuser belongs,
or of the lodge accepting the charge, shall not serve as members of the
Trial Panel appointed to hear, try and determine the charge. 1958, pp.
173, 185.

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DUTIES AND POWERS OF TRIAL PANEL

13-44 The Trial Panel shall appoint a competent brother, not a member of
the Trial Panel, to act as Secretary, who shall keep a complete record of
all its proceedings and perform such other duties as the Trial Panel may
deem necessary. 1958, pp. 173, 185.
13-45 When a charge is preferred against a brother and a counter-charge is
made and trials are required on the charge and counter-charge, separate
trials must be held. On the report of the Trial Panel, argument must be
heard and judgment rendered thereon as to each separate report without
regard to the other. 1958, pp. 173, 185.
13-46 The Trial Panel, as soon as practicable after the designation thereof,
shall fix the time and place of the trial. The place of the trial shall be in
the county in which the lodge, in which the charge is pending, is
located. 1958, pp. 174, 185.
13-47 The Trial Panel shall cause at least ten days' notice of the date and
place of the trial to be given to the accused and the accuser either
personally, or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.
1958, pp. 174, 185.
13-48 The Trial Panel has no power to alter in any particular the charge or
specification referred to therein prior to testimony being taken or unless
upon motion made by the accusing party so long as the defendant’s
ability to defend against such modification shall not be prejudiced
thereby. 1958, pp. 174, 185; 1997, pp. 128-133.
13-49 The Trial Panel shall have power to send for persons and papers on
behalf of the accuser and of the accused, and to issue and cause or
permit to be served such notices and summonses as may be necessary
for that purpose, and may adjourn the trial from time to time in its
discretion. 1958, pp. 174, 185.

SUMMONS TO WITNESS

13-50 To E. F.:
You are hereby summoned to be and appear before the Trial Panel des-
ignated to hear, try and determine the charge preferred by Brother H.W. against
Brother A. B. and duly received by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lodge No. . .
. . . . ., F. & A. M., at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., in the City of . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . County of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., and State of New Jersey, on . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . next, at . . . . . . . o'clock in the . . . . . noon, to testify all and
singular what you know in reference to said charge, on the part of the accuser
(or accused).
Dated: . . . . . . . . . . . . ., 20 . . . .

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G. H.
Chairman, Trial Panel
Committee for the Trial of Charges
1958, pp. 174, 185.

TESTIMONY BY DEPOSITION

When the accused is unable to be present in person, his testimony 13-51

may be admitted in the form of a legally executed deposition. 1958,
pp. 174, 185.
If either party desires the testimony of any person who resides or is 13-52
out of this State, or is unable to attend before the Trial Panel, such
testimony may, at the discretion of the Chairman of the Trial Panel,
upon such notice to the opposite party as the Chairman of the Trial
Panel may direct, be taken before a person authorized to administer
oaths by the laws of this State, of the United States or of the place
where the examination is held. This person hereinafter is called the
Officer. 1958, 174, 185.
The Officer taking the testimony shall first take an oath or 13-53
affirmation fairly and impartially to take the same. 1958, pp. 175, 185.
If a witness is a Master Mason in good standing, his testimony shall 13-54
be taken upon his honor and the obligation of a Master Mason, and the
testimony of all other witnesses shall be taken under oath or
affirmation, administered by the Officer. 1958, pp. 175, 185.
Questions may be propounded by the accuser and the accused or any 13-55
person authorized in their behalf, and the Officer shall personally, or by
someone acting under his direction and in his presence, record the
testimony of the witness. The testimony shall be taken
stenographically and transcribed on a typewriter. 1958, pp. 175, 185.
All objections made at the time of the examination to the 13-56
qualification of the Officer or the person recording the testimony, or to
the manner of taking it, or to the evidence presented, or to the conduct
of any party, and any other objections to the proceedings, shall be noted
by the Officer. Evidence objected to shall be taken subject to the
objections. 1958, pp. 175, 185.
All of the proceedings before the Officer shall be delivered 13-57
personally or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to
the Chairman of the Trial Panel by whom the same shall be opened and
presented to the Trial Panel which shall consider the same with the
other testimony presented at the trial. 1958, pp. 175, 185.

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13-58 The party applying for the examination of the witness shall first pay
all expenses of taking and transmitting the testimony. 1958, pp. 175,
185.

TRIAL

13-59 On the date fixed for trial, the accuser and the accused shall be
privileged to appear with their respective counsel and witnesses, if any.
1958, pp. 175, 185.
13-60 The Chairman of the Trial Panel shall preside at the trial and shall
have the power to reject any irrelevant or improper testimony that may
be offered, and to rule on the admissibility of evidence taken by
deposition over objections. The admission of evidence shall be
consistent with the provisions of the New Jersey Rules of Evidence.
1958, pp. 175, 185; 1997, pp. 128-133.
13-61 If the accuser be neither present nor represented at the time and place
designated for the trial, without reason or explanation satisfactory to the
Trial Panel, the charge shall be dismissed. 1958, pp. 175, 185.
13-62 The Trial Panel shall, however, have the power to adjourn the trial
one or more times, as justice may require, giving both parties
reasonable notice of such adjournment. 1958, 175, 185.
13-63 If the accused be neither present nor represented at the trial, the Trial
Panel may proceed ex parte. 1958, pp. 175, 185; 1997, pp. 129-133.

PERSONS PRESENT DURING TRIAL

13-64 The Trial Panel may exclude from the place of the trial all persons
except the Master of the lodge in which the charge is pending, all
members in good standing of the lodge in which the charge is pending,
the accuser, the accused, their counsel and the Secretary to the Trial
Panel. Additionally, at the request of either party, all witnesses except
the one under examination shall be sequestered from the place of the
trial regardless of such witnesses’ lodge affiliation and standing. 1958,
pp. 176, 185; 2004, pp. 128-131, 139.
13-65 The Trial Panel may at any stage of the proceedings call upon a
brother learned in Masonic law for advice, but he shall not take any
active part in the proceedings other than conferring with and advising
the Trial Panel. He may not question the accused or the accuser or their
witnesses. 1958, pp. 176, 185.

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READING CHARGES AND SPECIFICATIONS

At the commencement of the trial, the charge and specifications and 13-66
the answer, if any, shall be read aloud by the Secretary of the Trial
Panel. If the accused has not filed an answer and is present at the trial,
he shall be required to plead "guilty" or "not guilty" and his plea shall
be recorded by the said Secretary. If the accused is absent, or being
present shall refuse to plead, the said Secretary shall enter a plea of not
guilty, and the Trial Panel shall proceed to hear, try and determine the
matter, so long as a default judgment shall not have been previously
entered. 1958, pp. 176, 185; 1997, pp. 129-133.

TESTIMONY, WITNESSES AT TRIAL

The accuser may not call upon the accused to substantiate the 13-67
charge. The accused may testify in his own behalf, and the accuser
or his counsel has the right to cross-examine him. 1958, pp. 176, 185.
If the witness is a Master Mason in good standing, his testimony 13-68
shall be take upon his honor and the obligation of a Master Mason.
1958, pp. 176, 185.
If the witness is not a Master Mason in good standing, his testimony 13-69
shall be taken under oath or affirmation administered by a person
authorized by the laws of this State to administer oaths, designated by
the Chairman of the Trial Panel, or by the Chairman of the Trial Panel.
1958, pp. 176, 185.
The evidence of an expelled Mason may be received in a Masonic 13-70
Trial. 1958, pp. 176, 185.
Whenever testimony is taken, questions may be propounded by the 13-71
accuser, the accused, or their counsel, or the members of the Trial
Panel. 1958, pp. 176, 158.

EVIDENCE

Every brother is presumed to be innocent until he is proved guilty. 13-72

1958, pp. 177, 185.
While the record of conviction in a criminal court may be offered as 13-73
evidence in support of charges preferred against a brother, it should be
regarded only as evidence and not necessarily as proof of guilt in a
Masonic trial. 1958, pp. 177, 185.

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13-73A The burden of proof shall rest upon the accuser and shall be that of
beyond a reasonable doubt. 1997, pp. 129-133.
13-74 A confession of guilt is competent evidence in a Masonic trial.
1958, pp. 177, 185.

SUMMATION AND VERDICT

13-75 At the close of the trial, and after the accused and the accuser or their
counsel shall have had an opportunity to discuss, before the Trial Panel,
the guilt or innocence of the accused, the Trial Panel shall carefully
consider, in secret, the evidence presented, and shall render a verdict of
"not guilty" of the charge or of "guilty" of the charge on a stated
specification or on stated specifications. All five members of the Trial
Panel shall hear all of the proceedings, and the adverse votes of at least
three members of the Trial Panel shall be required to establish guilt of
the accused. 1958, pp. 177, 185.

EXPENSES OF TRIAL

13-76 The necessary expenses incurred by the Trial Panel, including the
charges and expenses of the Secretary of the Trial Panel, shall be paid
by the Grand Lodge. However, if the charges shall be withdrawn, then
all such necessary expenses shall be paid by the Accuser. The lodge
shall inform the Accuser of this provision at the time it accepts the
charges. 1958, pp. 177, 185; 1968, p. 176; 1982, p. 154.

REPORT TO LODGE OF VERDICT

13-77 The proceedings before the Trial Panel shall be recorded and at the
termination of the trial a copy thereof, including all testimony and
exhibits, shall be delivered by the Chairman of the Trial Panel to the
Secretary of the lodge which received the charge, together with a
statement of the verdict found by the Trial Panel. 1958, pp. 177, 185.

REPORT OF THE TRIAL PANEL

13-78 To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lodge No. . . . . . ., Free and Accepted Masons:
I, the undersigned, Chairman of the Trial Panel of the Committee for the
Trial of Charges, designated to hear, try and determine the charge preferred by
Brother H. W. against Brother A. B., do report that upon due notice to all
parties the charge has been heard, tried and determined, and I do now transmit
to you a record of the proceedings before the Trial Panel.
The Trial Panel dismissed the charge.
or
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The Trial Panel found the accused guilty of the charge brought against him
on the following numbered specifications, to wit:
Dated: . . . . . . . . . . . . ., 20 . . . . .
G. H.
Chairman of the Trial Panel
1958, pp. 178, 185.
If the Trial Panel shall have found the accused not guilty of the 13-79
charge, such verdict when communicated to the lodge shall terminate
the proceedings. If the accused shall have admitted in his answer his
guilt of the charge preferred against him, or if the accused shall have
pleaded guilty before the Trial Panel, or of the Trial Panel shall have
found the accused guilty of the charge on one or more of the
specifications, the members of the lodge shall be summoned to meet at
such regular communication of the lodge as the Worshipful Master
shall timely designate, for determining the degree of punishment to be
inflicted upon the accused. 1958, pp. 178, 185.
The form of the summons to the members of the lodge shall be 13-80
substantially in the following form:

My Brother:
You are hereby summoned to attend a regular communication of . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . Lodge No. . . ., F. & A. M., at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Street, . . . . . .
. . . . ., New Jersey, on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . evening, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,
20 . . . ., at . . . . . . o'clock.
Brother A. B. has been found guilty of (or has pleaded guilty to) the charge
preferred against him by Brother H. W., and the punishment to be inflicted
upon him will be determined at the said communication of the lodge.
(Seal) By order of
V.W.
Worshipful Master
C. D.
Secretary
1958, pp. 178, 185.
NOTICE OF CONVICTION

When the report of the Trial Panel has been filed with the lodge 13-81
which received the charge, showing that the accused has been found
guilty, the Secretary of the said lodge shall serve or cause to be served
upon the accused either personally, or by registered or certified mail,
return receipt requested, a notice that the said accused has been found
guilty of the charge and the date upon which the lodge will meet to
determine the punishment to be inflicted upon him. The notice shall be

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served at least 10 days before the date fixed for determining the
punishment. 1958, pp. 179, 185.

NOTICE TO CONVICTED BROTHER

13-82 Brother A. B.:

You are hereby notified that you have been found guilty of the charge
preferred against you by Brother H. W.
You are further notified that . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lodge No. . . . ., F. &
A. M., will hold a regular communication on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., 20 . . ., at . . . .
. P. M., at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., at which time and place the lodge will
determine the punishment to be inflicted upon you. You are privileged to
attend at the said time and place with your counsel, if any.
C. D.
(Seal) Secretary
1958, pp. 179, 185.
PUNISHMENT PROCEEDINGS

13-83 All proceedings relating to the suspension, expulsion or restoration

of a member must be taken at regular communications. 1958, pp. 197,
185.
13-84 When ready to proceed with the matter of determining the grade of
punishment to be inflicted, the Master of the lodge shall cause the
charge and specifications, and answer, if any, and the report of the Trial
Panel to be read. 1958, pp. 179, 185.
13-85 After the accuser and the accused or their counsel shall have had
reasonable time for argument and for answering any questions that may
be put by the member of the lodge regarding any point or points in the
testimony, the lodge shall, by a majority ballot (every member present
being required to vote) declare the degree of punishment to be inflicted,
voting first on the highest grade of punishment named. 1958, pp. 179,
185.
13-86 If the brother acting as counsel for the accuser or accused is a
member of the lodge, he is not thereby deprived of his right to vote
upon the punishment of the accused. 1958, pp. 180, 185.
13-87 Even though otherwise qualified, neither the accuser nor the accused
shall be permitted to ballot upon the punishment to be inflicted upon
the convicted brother. 1958, pp. 180, 185.
13-88 No brother who has not heard the report of the Trial Panel read in
open lodge shall be permitted to vote upon the punishment of a
convicted brother. 1958, pp. 180, 185.
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The grades of punishment shall be: first, expulsion; second, 13-89
indefinite suspension; third, suspension for a definite period, but not
exceeding two years; fourth, public reprimand; fifth, private reprimand.
1958, pp. 180, 185.
In case the lodge shall vote in favor of definite suspension, the time 13-90
of such suspension shall be determined also by ballot, the ballot being
taken, if necessary, on the following periods: Two years, one year, six
months, three months. 1958, pp. 180, 185.
There shall be an irrebuttable presumption of expulsion for an 13-90A
accused who has been convicted in the civil courts of a crime of the
first or second degree wherein proof of same has been properly
authenticated. There shall be no presumption of any particular penalty
for an accused who has been convicted of a crime of the third or fourth
degree. There shall be a rebuttable presumption against expulsion of
indefinite suspension for an accused who has been convicted of a
disorderly or petty disorderly persons offense. Federal convictions
shall be analogized to their state court counterparts as closely as
possible. 1997, pp. 129-134.
A lodge has the right and power to expel a member without the 13-91
concurrence of the Grand Lodge. 1958, pp. 180, 185.
A member convicted of a Masonic offense for which no penalty is 13-93
inflicted remains in good standing. 1958, pp. 180, 185.

NOTICE OF PUNISHMENT

NOTICE TO THE BROTHER

Brother A. B.: 13-94
You are hereby notified that--having pleaded guilty to--or--you were, after
trial, convicted of--the charge of unmasonic conduct preferred against you by
Brother H. W. and that at a regular communication of . . . . . . . . . . Lodge No. . .
., F. & A. M., held on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., 20 . . ., the lodge by ballot
declared that as the punishment for your offense, you be--expelled--or--
indefinitely suspended--or--suspended for . . . . . years--or--publicly
reprimanded--or--privately reprimanded.
C. D.
(Seal) Secretary
1958, pp. 180, 185.
The name of each suspended or expelled Mason, with date of 13-95
suspension or expulsion, must be forthwith forwarded to the Grand

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Secretary, for entry in his record, which record shall at all times be
open for inspection by the brethren. No other notification is required.
1958, pp. 181, 185.
13-96 In case of suspension or involuntary loss of membership (by a dual
member) where both lodges are in this Grand Jurisdiction, the Grand
Secretary shall forthwith notify the other lodge. Where the other lodge
is outside this Grand Jurisdiction, the Grand Secretary shall forthwith
notify the Grand Secretary of that Grand Jurisdiction. 1958, pp. 181,
185.

NOTICE TO THE GRAND SECRETARY OF LODGE ACTION

13-97 R.W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., Grand Secretary:

You are hereby notified that at a regular communication of . . . . . . . . .
Lodge No. . . . ., F. & A. M., held on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., 20 . . . ., Brother
A. B.--having previously pleaded guilty to--or-after trial and conviction upon--
a charge of unmasonic conduct, was published by being--expelled--or--
indefinitely suspended--or--suspended for . . . . . . months.
Dated: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., 20 . . . .
C. D.
(Seal) Secretary
1958, pp. 181, 185.
RIGHT OF APPEAL

13-98 The accused, the accuser, or any member of the lodge which
received the charge, may appeal to the Grand Lodge from any action of
the Trial Panel or of such lodge. Such appeal must be perfected before
the next annual communication of the Grand Lodge if at least three
months intervene between such action and such communication;
otherwise to the next succeeding annual communication of the Grand
Lodge unless otherwise ordered by the Grand Master. 1958, pp. 181,
185.

NO DIMIT DURING APPEAL

13-99 When the accuser or the accused gives verbal notice of an intention
to appeal to the Grand Lodge, a dimit or certificate of standing cannot
be granted to the accused until the time within which a notice of appeal
may be given shall have expired. 1958, pp. 181, 185.
13-100 Pending appeal, a dimit or certificate of standing or withdrawal
cannot be granted an accused brother. 1958, pp. 181, 185.

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FORM OF APPEAL

All appeals to the Grand Lodge shall be made in accordance with the 13-101
laws of the Grand Lodge. 1958, pp. 167, 185.
All appeals shall be made in writing, and shall set forth the action 13-102
appealed from, and the reasons for the appeal, and shall be filed, in
triplicate, with the Grand Secretary within 30 days from the date the
action appealed from was taken. The Grand Secretary shall promptly
send to the lodge which received the charge a copy of the appeal, and
upon receipt of said copy, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of said
lodge to file immediately, with the Grand Secretary, duly certified
under his hand and the seal of the lodge, the charge preferred in the
case, the answer, if any, of the accused, the whole of the proceedings
before the Trial Panel and a copy of all minutes of the lodge which
refer to the matter. 1958, pp. 182, 185.

APPEAL BY THE ACCUSED

To the Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Society of 13-103
Free and Accepted Masons for the State of New Jersey:
I hereby appeal from the action of the Trial Panel (or . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lodge No. . . . ., F. & A. M.) in the matter of the trial of the charge preferred
against me by Brother H. W.
The following are the reasons for such appeal:
Dated: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., 20 . . . .
A. B.
1958, pp. 182, 185.
APPEAL BY THE ACCUSER
To the Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Society of 13-104
Free and Accepted Masons for the State of New Jersey:
I hereby appeal from the action of the Trial Panel (or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lodge No. . . ., F. & A. M.) in the matter of the trial of the charge preferred by
me against Brother A. B.
The following are the reasons for such appeal:
Dated: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., 20 . . . .
H. W.
1958, pp. 182, 185.

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ACTION BY GRAND LODGE COMMITTEE ON APPEALS
AND GRIEVANCES

13-105 A Committee on Appeals and Grievances, to which shall be referred

all appeals arising from charges preferred. It shall be the duty of this
Committee to determine, from the submitted record only, whether or
not the appeal was regularly taken and perfected; that the lodge had
jurisdiction of the persons, and that a Masonic offense was charged;
and, if so, that the specifications stated facts which, if proven,
constituted the particular offense charged.
13-106 The jurisdictional facts and conformity to the procedure specified in
the Code for Trials being ascertained, the Committee is to report upon
the question of material error, either of law or fact, at the trial to the
detriment of the appellant.
13-107 Conclusions on questions of fact are not to be disturbed unless
contrary to the overwhelming weight of the evidence. On questions of
law, the action of the Committee for the Trial of Charges, or that part of
it which has heard, tried and determined the charges, should not be
disturbed unless a denial of justice to one of the parties is apparent from
the record of the trial. The committee is not to receive or pass upon
additional evidence or hear ex parte statements of additional testimony
not contained in the submitted record.
13-108 When a penalty has been prescribed in pursuance of a ballot
regularly taken, the verdict cannot be set aside for alleged misapprehen-
sion of the degree of punishment thereby inflicted. 1958, pp. 183, 185.
13-108A A prescribed penalty may be set aside if the lodge acts in
contradiction of the limitations established in Section 13-90A. 1997,
pp. 129-134.

MISCELLANEOUS

13-109 Service by mail, whenever such service is authorized by any of the

foregoing provisions governing the trial of charges, shall be complete
upon mailing. 1958, pp. 183, 185.

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COMMITTEE OF INVESTIGATION
Committees are appointed by the actual or acting Master. A 14-01
resolution naming the members of a committee is out of order. 1877, p.
56.
When a petition for initiation or restoration after 5 years is formally 14-02
presented to a lodge, it becomes the duty of the Master to appoint an
Investigating Committee, without the action of the lodge; but no
committee shall be appointed on the petition of an applicant on whom a
waiver of jurisdiction is required until the waiver shall have been
granted. 1883, p. 287; 1923, pp. 378, 440, 462; 1995, pp. 124, 188
The brother who proposes a candidate must not be placed on a 14-03
Committee of Investigation. 1877, p. 56; 1897, p. 172.
It is absolutely necessary, in all cases, that the Committee of In- 14-04
vestigation call personally upon the petitioner and make diligent in-
quiry as provided in the Fourth General Regulation, and satisfy
themselves that the candidate has made truthful statements about
himself, inquire into his physical condition, and if any physical defect
is found, it should be reported at once to the Worshipful Master. 1907,
p. 131.
It is necessary for a lodge to wait at least four weeks from the receipt 14-05
of a waiver of jurisdiction and the appointment of a Committee of
Investigation before the report of the Committee is received and the
petition balloted upon. 1947, pp. 73, 125, 129.
The Committee on application for waiver of jurisdiction may report 14-06
at any regular communication after making proper investigation. 1987,
p. 184.
The Investigating Committee should report in writing to the lodge, 14-07
even if the original signed petition be out of their possession. 1880, p.
62; 1897, p. 172.
A petition should be retained by the Secretary. The report of the 14-08
Investigating Committee shall not be written thereon. 1880, p. 62.
When a Committee fails to report within a reasonable time, it should 14-09
be discharged and a new one appointed. 1876, p. 424.

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DEMITS
In granting dimits or certificates of withdrawal, a majority vote of 15-01
the lodge (not by ballot) is required. No dimit or certificate of
withdrawal can be granted without the affirmative vote of the lodge. A
majority have, therefor, the power to deny a dimit or certificate.
Having the power, the question of right is with the conscience of the
members. 1868,p. 378; 1953, pp. 179, 182.
Master Masons only are entitled to receive dimits. 1875, p. 231; 15-02
1953, pp. 257, 258.
Application for a dimit or certificate of standing or withdrawal 15-03
should be made either in writing, signed by the applicant, or in person,
in open lodge. No form for such application should be prescribed.
1880, p. 56; 1953, pp. 179, 182.
A brother should not be required to give his reasons for asking for a 15-04
dimit or certificate of standing or withdrawal. 1861, p. 384; 1953, pp.
179, 182.
A lodge cannot make it conditional that a brother must have 15-06
removed from its vicinage to be entitled to a dimit or certificate of
withdrawal. 1887, p. 261; 1953, pp. 180, 182.
The relation between a lodge and a member is severed when an 15-07
affirmative vote is given and recorded upon application for a dimit or
certificate of withdrawal. 1953, pp. 180, 182.
When a Demit or Certificate of Withdrawal has been granted the 15-08
brother's signature should appear in the margin thereof, after the
certification and the issue of the same by the officers of the lodge, at
which time the brother will be requested to surrender his current dues
card to the lodge Secretary. 1899, p. 163; 1953, pp. 180, 182; 1973, p.
149; 1981, p. 141.
Whenever a brother applying to a lodge for affiliation shall have 15-09
been elected, the fact of such election, with the date and the name of
the lodge to which elected, should be written across the face of the
dimit, or, in case of application for dual membership, his certificate of
standing, over the signature of the Master and the seal of the lodge.
1880, p. 571; 1953, pp. 178, 182.
A dimit or certificate of standing becomes the property of the lodge 15-10
where the applicant has consummated his membership. 1878, p. 258;
1913, p. 214; 1953, pp. 180, 182.
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15-11 Demits, or certificates of standing, received and filed at the
organization of a lodge, become the property of the lodge when it is
constituted. 1878, p. 258; 1953, pp. 180, 182.
15-12 When a new lodge is warranted, the dimits or other proper
certificates of the brethren composing it should be deposited with the
Grand Secretary, to be delivered to the lodge when it is constituted.
1881, p. 384; 1921, pp. 282, 309; 1923, p. 462.
15-13 A certificate which does not declare that the holder is in good
standing, and that he has canceled all indebtedness to the lodge
withdrawn from, and which does not bear his signature in the margin,
cannot be considered a regular dimit; nor can the person presenting it
be affiliated thereon in this jurisdiction. 1882, p. 60.
15-14 When the accuser or the accused gives verbal notice of an intention
to appeal to the Grand Lodge, a dimit or certificate of standing cannot
be granted to the accused until the time within which a notice of appeal
may be given, shall have expired. 1958, pp. 181, 185.
15-14A A brother either before filing of charges or at anytime prior to the
commencement of a Masonic Trial may request a dimit with prejudice.
The granting of a dimit with prejudice shall forever sever his
connection with the Masonic Fraternity and shall be duly recorded in
the Office of the Grand Secretary which shall have authority to
communicate its recordation to any lodge within its jurisdiction or any
other Grand Lodge in fraternal communication with this Grand Lodge.
1996, p. 151.
15-15 Pending appeal, a dimit or certificate of standing or withdrawal
cannot be granted as accused brother. 1958, pp. 181, 185.
15-16 When an application for affiliation has been rejected, the dimit, or
certificate of standing, if it accompanied the application, must be
returned, without any additional writing or endorsement thereon. 1877,
p. 56; 1953, pp. 180, 182.
15-17 The issue of duplicate dimits is prohibited. Upon proof of the loss or
destruction, the Grand Secretary may issue a certificate having the
practical force of a dimit. 1882, p. 60; 1951, pp. 102, 179, 226.
15-18 The Grand Lodge cannot grant a dimit from a lodge; but, under
certain circumstances, may grant a certificate having the full effect of a
dimit. 1870, p. 45; 1897, p. 172.

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If a dual member desires to sever his connection with a lodge in this 15-19
Grand Jurisdiction, his application shall take the same course as an
application for a dimit, and in lieu of a dimit, he shall be given a
certificate of withdrawal. 1953, pp. 176, 182.

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

A Grand Lodge of Instruction, under the direction of the Right 16-01
Worshipful Grand Instructor, and a District Lodge of Instruction, under
the direction of the Right Worshipful District Deputy Grand Master,
has all the functions of a regular lodge, except the power to transact
business and make Masons and must, therefor, be regularly opened and
closed and duly tyled. 1945, p. 30; 1946, pp. 117, 138.
District Deputy Grand Masters have no authority to issue dispen- 16-02
sations, authorize funeral or other processions, or decide questions of
Masonic law. 1878, p. 258; 1897, p. 192.
That the title of Past Right Worshipful District Deputy be changed to 16-03
Past Right Worshipful District Deputy Grand Master and that the same
be accorded all Past Right Worshipful District Deputies. 1951, pp. 98,
283; 1952, p. 128.

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DUAL MEMBERSHIP
A Master Mason may be a member of as many lodges as he may 17-01
choose to join either within or without the State of New Jersey subject
only to such restrictions as may be imposed by any other duly
recognized Grand Jurisdiction. 1953, pp. 175, 182; 1988, p. 105; 1994,
pp. 108, 154; 1995, pp. 131, 189
A Master Mason, holding dual membership, shall be known as a 17-02
dual member. A Master Mason holding multiple memberships shall be
known as a plural member, and all references in this Constitution and
Laws to "dual" members or membership shall apply equally to all
plural members. 1953, pp. 175, 182; 1996, p. 142
A dual member shall have all the privileges and be bound by all the 17-03
obligations of membership in each of said lodges. He shall be
privileged to hold office in each of said lodges but shall not be the
Worshipful Master or a Warden of more than one lodge during the
same Masonic year. 1953, pp. 175, 182.
Any member of a lodge, in good standing, in New Jersey, desiring to 17-04
apply for dual membership in this or any other Grand Jurisdiction, shall
be entitled to a certificate of good standing, without a vote of the lodge,
from his original lodge, which certificate must be signed by the
Worshipful Master and attested by the Secretary, under the seal of the
lodge. The issuance of any such certificate shall be reported by the
Worshipful Master to the lodge and entered upon the minutes. 1953,
pp. 176, 182.
Neither the signature of a Master nor the seal of the lodge should be 17-05
appended to certificates of good standing, other than dimits or
certificates issued in connection with dual membership; the only
exception shall be the traveling certificate issued by the lodge for
traveling purposes, the lodge Secretary's signature will be required.
1876, p. 424; 1897, p. 172; 1953, pp. 181, 182; 1984, p. 98.
Application for dual membership in any lodge in this Grand 17-06
Jurisdiction shall take the same course as an application for affiliation
but without severing membership in the applicant's original lodge. The
applicant shall not be required to present or file a dimit but must
present a certificate from his original lodge, showing him to be in good
standing, which certificate must be signed by the Worshipful Master
and attested by the Secretary under the seal of the lodge. 1953, pp.
176, 182.
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17-07 Membership of an applicant for affiliation as a dual member is
complete when he has favorably received two-thirds of the votes cast
by secret ballot and presented a proper certificate showing his good
standing in the original lodge. 1953, pp. 176, 182; 2005.
17-08 Membership of an applicant for affiliation is completed when he has
favorably received two-thirds of the votes cast by secret ballot and
presented a proper dimit, or certificate approved by the Grand Master
or the Grand Secretary, or certificate of standing to make application
for dual membership. 1882, p. 60; 1913, p. 214; 1953, pp. 177, 182;
2005.
17-09 Members of lodges in this or other Grand Jurisdictions may apply
for membership and be balloted for in lodges of this State; but to
become members thereof they must present a proper dimit, or
certificate approved by the Grand Master or the Grand Secretary, or
certificate of good standing to make application for dual membership
and have passed a clear ballot. 1913, p. 214; 1953, pp. 177, 182.
17-10 Demits, or certificates of standing, received and filed at the
organization of a lodge, become the property of the lodge when it is
constituted. 1878, p. 256; 1953, pp. 180, 182.
17-11 If a dual member desires to sever his connection with a lodge in this
Grand Jurisdiction, his application shall take the same course as an
application for a dimit and in lieu of a dimit he shall be given a
certificate of withdrawal. 1953, pp. 176, 182.
17-12 Involuntary loss of membership in one lodge (by a dual member)
shall constitute loss of membership in both lodges. 1958, pp. 180, 185.
17-13 In case of suspension or involuntary loss of membership (by a dual
member) where both lodges are in this Grand Jurisdiction, the Grand
Secretary shall forthwith notify the other lodge. Where the other lodge
is outside this Grand Jurisdiction, the Grand Secretary shall forthwith
notify the Grand Secretary of that Grand Jurisdiction. 1958, pp. 180,
185.
17-14 After involuntary loss of membership, except where said loss is for
non-payment of dues, restoration to membership of a former dual
member shall be effective only in the lodge which takes such action.
1953, pp. 176, 182.
17-15 Where the loss of membership (by a dual member) is for non-
payment of dues, restoration in the lodge suspending shall act as a
restoration in the other lodge. 1953, pp. 176, 182.
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The several lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction are required to secure 17-16
from the Grand Secretary all blank certificates of standing or
withdrawal, and other necessary forms. 1969, pp. 97, 99.
Where dual membership is held with one lodge outside of New 17-17
Jersey, all correspondence, in regard to the member, after his af-
filiation, affecting his membership, shall be held through the Grand
Secretary. 1953, pp. 176, 182.
All correspondence relating to Dual Membership, from and to other 17-18
Grand Jurisdictions, shall be conducted by and through the office of the
Grand Secretary. 1973, p. 149.
If an applicant for affiliation for dual membership is a visitor at the 17-19
time the report of the Committee of Investigation on his petition is to
be read, the Worshipful Master shall require him to absent himself from
the lodge during the reading of the report, and the balloting thereon.
1972, pp. 52, 102.

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DUES, FEES AND ASSESSMENTS

The Secretary of the lodge shall not receive any dues from a member 18-01
holding dual membership nor issue a blue card receipt until such
member produces documentary evidence that he is in good standing in
the other lodge. 1953, pp. 176, 182.
When a member of a lodge pays his dues in accordance with the by- 18-02
laws of the lodge, a blue card receipt should issue to him immediately.
In case of dual membership, it should so state. When dues are paid by
a newly raised Master Mason who has not yet passed the required
examination, the signature portion of the blue card shall be cut
therefrom, and the words "Newly Raised Mason" shall be written
across the front of the card, and when a Brother passes the required
examination on the Master Mason Degree and the requirements as
outlined in Section 3-02A of the Constitution and Laws, a regular
currently-dated blue card shall be issued showing the date to which
dues were last paid. 1969, p. 129; 2004, pp. 123-124.
The presentation of a receipt for dues for the current or next 18-03
preceding year, certifying as to the good and regular standing of the
brother, signed by the Secretary, under the seal of the lodge, bearing the
brother's signature, and certification of the Grand Secretary and the seal
of the Grand Lodge attesting to the regularity of the lodge issuing it
will be required of a visitor. All members in good standing are to be
provided with such certificate, prepared by the Grand Secretary and
furnished to the lodges at actual cost of printing and distribution. When
a brother holds dual membership, the dues receipt should so state.
1905, p. 101; 1909, p. 124; 1920, pp. 55, 110; 1953, pp. 181, 182;
1962, pp. 129, 130, 197-198; 1984, p. 98.
A lodge may remit the dues of members. This refers to yearly action 18-04
by the lodge and only past due obligations may be so remitted. 1873,
p. 614; 1929, p. 366.
A lodge may remit part of the dues of a suspended member on 18-05
written application for restoration. 1898, p. 366.
No dues shall accrue against a suspended member during the period 18-06
of his suspension. 1915, p. 292.

No dues can be required from a reinstated brother suspended for 18-07

non-payment of dues, except such as had accrued at the date of his
suspension. 1915, p. 292.
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18-08 A lodge may not by by-law exempt a certain class of members from
all pecuniary contributions to its support.
18-09 A member who has paid dues for 25 years consecutively in one
lodge in this jurisdiction may be exempted from future payment in
whole or part by a majority ballot. This exemption will not bar the
member from admission to the Masonic Home upon proper application.
1918, p. 153; 1939, pp. 62, 139.
18-10 Visitors, whether or not vouched for, must present a receipt for dues
for the current or next preceding year before being allowed to sign the
register, or being given an examination. 1945, p. 29; 1946, pp. 117,
139.
18-11 Lodges are permitted to charge life membership dues by the payment
in advance of a sum which shall not be less than the equivalent of ten
year's dues; provided, however, that the lodge shall adopt a by-law to
that effect. In the payment of life membership dues, regard may be had
to the range in the ages of the brethren, and a scale of dues for life
membership, to be prescribed by the by-laws of the lodge, based on
age, shall be permissible; provided that the sum required to be paid in
advance for life membership shall not be less than the equivalent of ten
years' dues. 1923, pp. 371, 438, 498; 1924, pp. 171, 217.
18-12 Life membership may not be acquired or granted, except according
to a by-law previously adopted and approved, and then only upon the
payment of such sum of money into the treasury of the lodge by the
recipient of the life membership as the said by-laws shall require.
1929, pp. 309, 366.
18-13 Life membership may not be created by a lodge donation of the
required amount to the recipient, or by a bookkeeping transaction
within the lodge. 1929, pp. 309, 366.
18-14 Life membership may not be created by an exemption from dues.
Exemption from dues may only be granted to one who has paid dues
twenty-five years consecutively in one lodge. 1929, pp. 309, 366.
18-15 Life membership may not be granted under the paragraph which
says, "A lodge may remit the dues of members." This refers to yearly
action by the lodge and only past due obligations may be so remitted.
1929, pp. 309, 366.
18-16 Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction are prohibited from adding the
dues of a Masonic Club, or any other organization, to the lodge dues

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and any by-law to assess dues for Masonic Clubs, or any other
organization, will not be approved.
It is unmasonic to compel a member of a lodge to be a member of 18-17
any club or organization without his individual consent and the
collection of dues for the maintenance of any other organization, as part
of the lodge dues, is prohibited. Masonic Temple Association, formed
and operated for the purpose of erection, maintenance, management
and control of buildings occupied by Masonic lodges excepted. 1958,
pp. 170, 185.
That part of the initiation fee which accompanies the petition is a 18-19
part of the funds of the lodge. When received by the Secretary, it is to
be paid by him to the Treasurer. 1900, p. 63.
Lodges are not permitted to have different initiation fees for different 18-20
classes of petitioners. All petitioners shall be on the same basis as to
initiation fees. 1929, pp. 304, 365, 433.
It is not lawful for a lodge to exempt a petitioner from the payment 18-21
of the initiation fees. 1867, p. 235.
It is not regular for a lodge to receive a verbal or written promise to 18-22
pay in lieu of an initiation fee. 1867, p. 235.
Each initiate, in addition to all other fees or charges, each affiliate 18-23
from a foreign jurisdiction and each new dual member from a foreign
jurisdiction shall be required to pay the sum of twenty-five dollars to be
applied to the uses of the Masonic Home as directed by this Grand
Lodge. 1951, pp. 93, 178, 220; 1953, pp. 178, 182; 1957, pp. 67, 186.
Lodges are required to make clear to initiates that the Masonic Home 18-24
fee is in addition to the initiation fee of the lodge. 1899, p. 137; 1900,
p. 153; 1920, pp. 44, 107.
A lodge may not receive an initiation fee from a petitioner as a 18-25
consideration for allowing him to present his petition to a lodge in
another jurisdiction. 1875, p. 243.
If a lodge, for proper cause, refuses to advance a candidate, it is 18-26
within its discretion to refund the initiation fee. 1863, p. 306; 1897, p.
173.
When a lodge confers one or more degrees at the request of another 18-27
lodge, it cannot exact a fee therefor, either from the candidate or from
his lodge. 1887, p. 261.

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18-28 A lodge has no right to require the payment of a fee as a condition of
granting a dimit or certificate of withdrawal. 1880, p. 55; 1953, pp.
179, 182.
ASSESSMENTS
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

18-29 Per Affiliate from a Foreign Jurisdiction

Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey ......................$ 25.00
18-30 Per Capita, Annual
Grand Lodge............................................................................4.50
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey ...........................3.00
George Washington National Memorial..................................0.50
Liability Insurance................................................... See 3-10A (3)
18-31 Per Dual Member from a Foreign Jurisdiction
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey .........................25.00
18-32 Per Initiate
George Washington National Memorial..................................5.00
Grand Lodge............................................................................1.50
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey .........................25.00

GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL

18-33 Every lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction shall collect from each newly
initiated Mason the sum of $5 to be so collected to be retained and
forwarded to the Grand Secretary when requested. 1923, pp. 327, 439;
1979, pp. 106, 107.
18-34 Further contributions from this Grand Lodge shall be without
restriction as to the use thereof by the memorial. 1940, pp. 67, 120;
1979, pp. 106, 107.
18-35 The annual dues of lodges shall be payable in advance; provided,
however, that upon granting a dimit the lodge shall remit such portion
of the dues as shall be unearned. 1925, p. 468.

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ENTERED APPRENTICES, FELLOW CRAFTS

AND MASTER MASONS

Advancement denotes the conferring of a degree after the first has 19-01
been conferred. This is subject to the provisions of the 4th Gen. Reg.
See also 3rd Gen. Reg.
The examination of a candidate as to his proficiency in any of the 19-02
three degrees must be held in a tyled lodge and only while the lodge is
at labor on the degree in which he is to be examined. 1878, p. 258;
1922, pp. 136, 158, 224; 1984, p. 98.
No vote or ballot shall be taken for the advancement of a candidate 19-04
except in such cases as the Grand Lodge provides. 1865, p. 538; 1956,
pp. 152, 200.
If an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft fails to present himself for 19-05
advancement within two years after having been requested in writing to
do so, he shall forfeit his right to advancement, unless, by a vote of the
lodge, taken previous to the expiration of the said period, the time shall
be extended. In case an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft Mason has
forfeited his right to advancement as herein provided, he may request
advancement in writing and such request shall take the same course as
a petition for affiliation and no fee shall be required. 1956, pp. 152,
200.
The Worshipful Master may confer on the same night the Entered 19-06
Apprentice Degree upon five candidates, and the Fellow Craft Degree
upon five others who had four weeks previously received the Entered
Apprentice Degree, and the Master Mason Degree upon five others, if
they had four weeks previously received the Fellow Craft Degree. He
cannot, without special dispensation, confer all the degrees upon the
same individual at the same time. 1907, p. 130.
Any lodge within whose jurisdiction, an E.A. or F.C. may reside 19-07
who has been entered or passed in a lodge whose warrant has been
surrendered or forfeit may confer the remaining degree or degrees upon
him, on petition, the usual references and a clear ballot; provided,
however, such candidate shall have first procured from the Grand
Secretary a certificate that he has been entered or passed as the case
may be. If such a certificate cannot be procured, the candidate must
proceed de novo, as a profane. 1873, p. 635.
A member protesting against the advancement of an E.A. or F.C. 19-08
cannot be compelled to give his reasons for such protest. 1863, p. 306.
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19-09 A lodge may disregard a protest against the advancement of a
candidate. 1863, p. 306.
19-10 A lodge cannot, by vote, stay the advancement of a candidate
beyond the regular time, but the Master may in his discretion refuse to
proceed in a proper case. 1881, p. 383.
19-11 When a candidate has received the Entered Apprentice Degree or the
Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft Degrees and objection is made to
his advancement, he must be advanced within one year from the date of
such objection, unless charges are preferred and accepted by the lodge
within such year. 1934, pp. 56, 107, 169.
19-12 Lodges of this jurisdiction shall not communicate directly with
lodges of other Grand Jurisdictions relative to requests for waiver of
territorial jurisdiction or the advancement of candidates. Such
correspondence must be submitted to the Grand Master, through the
Grand Secretary. 1889, p. 290.
19-13 An Entered Apprentice Mason, Fellow Craft Mason, and a Master
Mason prior to his passing the Master Mason Examination, when
accompanied by one member of his lodge, may visit any lodge in this
Jurisdiction to witness any degree that he has taken. 1877, p. 229;
1957, pp. 62, 152; 1991, p. 114; 2004, pp. 131-132.
19-14 Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft Masons may not participate in
any Masonic ceremonial. 1907, p. 131.
19-15 An Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft may not dimit from a lodge.
However, the lodges of this jurisdiction may, upon request preferred
through the Grand Master or Grand Secretary, by unanimous secret
ballot, waive jurisdiction over an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft
who removes to another Grand Jurisdiction and desires to become a
member of a lodge therein. If, for any reason, the candidate is not
accepted in said lodge, the jurisdiction will revert to the granting lodge.
The granting lodge shall make a pro rata refund on account of the
initiation fee paid by the candidate, if and when he receives said
degrees in another jurisdiction. 1951, pp. 229, 230; 1955, pp. 74, 148-
149.
19-16 Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts may not affiliate with other
lodges, except as provided in this section. An Entered Apprentice or
Fellow Craft residing in this state, who received such degree or degrees
in another jurisdiction and has been granted a dimit or any certificate
having the force of severing his connection with the lodge in which he

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was elected may affiliate with a lodge in this state; an application for
such affiliation shall take the same course as an application for
affiliation by a Master Mason except that the brother shall be required
to pass a satisfactory examination in the last degree he received and pay
a pro rata initiation fee as well as any Grand Lodge assessments
applicable to an affiliating Master Mason. 1955, pp. 74-75, 148-149.
A member's dues begins when he becomes a Master Mason. Entered 19-17
Apprentices and Fellow Crafts pay no dues. 1867, p. 235.
Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft Masons may attend any meeting 19-18
of their lodge when it is working on a degree they have already taken,
but they shall not vote on any business brought before the lodge. 2003,
pp. 162-163.

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FUNERAL SERVICES AND EXPENSES

Lodges are authorized to conduct Masonic funeral services for 20-01
brethren who have received the Entered Apprentice Degree, or the
Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft Degrees, provided not more than
six months have elapsed between the date of their initiation and their
decease. 1947, p. 169; 1948, pp. 113, 114.
A brother in good standing, although a suicide, may still be accorded 20-02
a Masonic burial in the discretion of the Master. 1969, pp. 98, 99.
An unaffiliated Mason should not be accorded a Masonic burial. If 20-03
circumstances justify a dispensation for that purpose, it may be granted.
1875, p. 231.
A Masonic burial may be granted a dimitted Mason or a member 20-03A
suspended for non-payment of dues, if requested by the family. 1997,
pp 143-144.
Records affecting the standing of a brother cannot be altered after his 20-04
death. 1886, p. 63.
Our lodges are authorized to make arrangements for Masonic funeral 20-05
services, direct with lodges which are to be requested to conduct such
services, whether said lodges are in our own or other Grand
Jurisdictions. 1947, pp. 74, 125, 127.
Our lodges are authorized to accept requests for Masonic funeral 20-06
services direct from lodges in our own or other Grand Jurisdictions.
1947, pp. 75, 125, 127.
All arrangements as to time, place, expense, etc., (for Masonic 20-07
funeral services) will be made between the lodges direct. No report
need be made to the office of the Grand Secretary. 1947, pp. 75, 125,
127.
Our lodges may enter the neighboring Grand Jurisdictions of New 20-08
York and Pennsylvania for the purpose of conducting Masonic funeral
services for their own members without requesting permission and no
report need by made to either of these Grand Jurisdictions, nor to the
office of our Grand Secretary. 1947, pp. 75, 125, 127.
A lodge of Master Masons appearing in a funeral procession should 20-09
not accept a subordinate position to any other organization, and may
not recognize any other organization as Masonic except lodges of
Master Masons. 1871, p. 244.

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20-11 Any emergent communication called for the purpose of conducting
funeral services may, in the discretion of the Worshipful Master, be
closed the same day, or on the date on which the lodge holds its next
regular communication or another emergent communication, whichever
shall first occur. 1944, p. 179.
20-12 A lodge is under no obligation to pay bills for funeral or other
expenses, unless incurred by express permission or direction of the
lodge, or in accordance with some provision of its by-laws. 1877, p.
56.

LODGE OF SORROW
20-13 A lodge may, at its Annual Communication, adopt a resolution to
omit during the ensuing Masonic year, emergent communications for
the purpose of conducting funeral services, provided however, that it, at
the close of the Annual Communication or at any time before its next
regular communication, open a Lodge of Sorrow. 1959, pp. 122, 308,
309.
20-14 A Lodge of Sorrow shall be opened in the same manner as an
emergent communication for funeral services and shall be opened to
conduct such funeral services as shall be necessary during the ensuing
Masonic year. 1959, pp. 122, 308-309.
20-15 Due and timely notice of each Masonic funeral service shall, if
possible, be given to each and every member of the lodge. 1959, pp.
122, 308-309.
20-16 It shall be the duty of the officers and members of the lodge to attend
each funeral service thereof which shall be conducted in the prescribed
form therefor. 1959, pp. 122, 308-309.
20-17 A record shall be kept by the Secretary of the lodge as to the name of
the deceased brother, the date, time and place of each funeral service,
and of the attendance of officers and members thereat, and a detailed
report thereof shall be read at the next regular communication of the
lodge. 1959, pp. 122, 308-309.
20-18 The Lodge of Sorrow shall be closed at or before the next Annual
Communication of the lodge, in the same manner as an emergent
communication for funeral services, and may include an appropriate
annual memorial service. 1959, pp. 122, 308-309.

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ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE

The Most Worshipful Grand Master shall appoint a Committee of 21-23

not more than ten members of Grand Lodge to be known as the
Arrangements Committee to assist the M.W. Grand Master and R.W.
Grand Secretary in making and carrying out the arrangements for each
Communication of Grand Lodge. 1967, pp. 61, 151; 1977, p. 15.

COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AWARDS

The Grand Master shall appoint a Committee to be known as the 21-24

Committee on Youth Awards. 1962, pp. 128, 194-195.
The Grand Lodge may, in its discretion, not more frequently than 21-25
once during each Grand Lodge year, make an award to a Chapter of, or
other group from, the Order of DeMolay, and/or to an Assembly of, or
other group from, the Order of Rainbow for Girls, each of which shall
be in the State of New Jersey. 1962, pp. 128, 194-195.
It shall be the duty of this Committee to decide upon the nature of 21-27
the awards, which shall be retained by the groups to which they are
awarded; to formulate rules governing the basis on which the awards
will be made; and to make arrangements for the presentation of the
awards. 1962, pp. 128, 194-195.
Any action taken by said Committee shall require the approval of the 21-28
Grand Master. 1962, pp. 128, 194-195.
The Committee shall work in close harmony with the Executive 21-29
Officer in New Jersey, for the International Supreme Council, Order of
DeMolay, and with the Supreme Inspector in New Jersey, for the
Supreme Assembly, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls.
1963, pp. 76, 141, 216.

MASONIC NEWS

A Committee on Masonic News which shall secure material, edit, 21-30

arrange for publication of and cause to be distributed periodically to the
lodges, news on matters of specific and general interest to the Craft.
1951, pp. 206, 207; 1958, pp. 102, 229.

MASONIC COMMUNITY CHARITY FUND OF NEW JERSEY

A fund shall be created, to be known and designated as the Masonic 21-31

Community Charity Fund of New Jersey.

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21-32 The function and purpose of the Masonic Community Charity Fund
of New Jersey shall be to provide funds to be disbursed by or on behalf
of the constituent lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction for charitable,
benevolent, educational, scientific or literary purposes.
21-33 The Fund as above constituted shall be administered by a Committee
appointed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master.
21-34 The said Committee shall have power to disburse such funds of the
Masonic Community Charity Fund of New Jersey as in its judgment
shall appear proper; and no money shall be disbursed by said
Committee from said Charity Fund except upon the approval of the
Most Worshipful Grand Master. 1973, pp. 157, 158.

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GRAND LODGE PENSIONS
The Masonic Charity Foundation Trustees are responsible for the 22-01
execution of the Masonic Charity Foundation Retirement Income Plan
for all eligible employees of the Grand Lodge, Masonic Charity
Foundation, as adopted at the April 29, 1976 Annual Communication.
1976, pp. 142, 155; 1989, p. 21.

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GRAND LODGE MEMBERSHIP AND PUBLICATIONS

OFFICERS AND MEMBERS

The Master and Past Masters of a lodge, the warrant of which has 23-01
been suspended, are not thereby deprived of their membership in the
Grand Lodge. 1873, p. 614.
Neither the Past Masters, Master or Wardens of a lodge are entitled 23-02
to be presented personally by proxy in the Grand Lodge. 1877, p. 56;
1897, p. 173.

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CONSTITUTION AND CODE OF LAWS

Every adopted resolution of the Grand Lodge is effective until 24-01
revoked. 1873, p. 614.
Opinions of a Grand Master, in the interpretation of Masonic law or 24-02
Landmarks, become established decrees and permanent rules for action
only when adopted by the Grand Lodge. 1886, p. 63.
All legislation contained in the Constitution and Laws that has been 24-03
overruled by subsequent action of the Grand Lodge is annulled and
may be omitted from all subsequent publications thereof. Legislation
hereafter adopted shall be printed in type of the same size and on paper
of the same size as that of the Constitution and Laws. The Grand
Secretary shall arrange for such printing and shall, not later than
January 1, of the year following the adoption of the legislation, send to
the lodges the new pages for insertion in their copies thereof. 1881, p.
393; 1917, p. 324; 1962, pp. 129, 196.

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PROCEEDINGS
The roll of lodges in the printed proceedings shall contain the names 25-01
of the Officers and the Past Masters only. 1918, pp. 65, 132.
Half-tone reproductions of the various temples now erected by the 25-02
lodges and used for Masonic purposes only, and of such temples
of like character as may hereafter be erected, shall be published in the
Proceedings of the Grand Lodge. 1915, p. 265.
That a charge be made to each brother of the actual cost to the Grand 25-03
Lodge for each copy of the Grand Lodge proceedings that is so ordered.
1970, pp. 41-92; 1978, p. 59.
The Grand Secretary is authorized to forward to the library of the 25-04
New Jersey Historical Society a complete copy of the Journal of the
Grand Lodge, including the History of Freemasonry in New Jersey, and
this order shall apply to the Journal of the present and all future
sessions, until otherwise ordered. 1875, p. 237.

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GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

GENERAL PROVISIONS

The title of Right Worshipful shall be accorded to past, present and 26-02
future Private Secretaries to the Grand Master, provided that said
Secretary is a Past Master. 1943, pp. 45, 93, 122; 1944, pp. 106, 111.
No officer of this Grand Lodge, during his term of Office, can be 26-03
excluded from any lodge in this jurisdiction. 1879, p. 487.
An officer of the Grand Lodge cannot be suspended by a lodge 26-04
during his term of office. 1887, p. 261.

GRAND MASTER

The Grand Master shall have power to appoint a private secretary 26-05
who shall receive a salary as provided in the annual budget. 1889, p.
290; 1894, p. 63; 1926, pp. 99, 132, 140.
The M.W. Grand Master is authorized to appoint Grand 26-06
Representatives to the various Grand Bodies recognized by this Grand
Lodge, whose duties shall be to cultivate a more friendly intercourse
between the several Grand Lodges, but without any official authority to
act in behalf of this Grand Lodge, unless by its special order, and that
said Representatives be subject to removal at the will and pleasure of
the Grand Master. 1858, p. 279.
Any Grand Representative of another Grand Lodge who shall 26-06B
hereafter fail to attend two (2) consecutive Annual Communications of
this Grand Lodge shall be promptly replaced, unless satisfactory
explanation is made to the Grand Master, as to the reason for such
failure of attendance. 1976, p. 158.
A Grand Master may properly be expected to enter into official 26-07
correspondence only with associate Grand Officers, Masters and
Secretaries of lodges who may write by order of the Master over the
seal of the lodge. 1886, p. 63.
Every adopted resolution of the Grand Lodge is effective until 26-08
revoked. 1873, p. 614.
Opinions of the Grand Master, in the interpretation of Masonic Law 26-09
or Landmarks, become established decrees and permanent rules for
action only when adopted by the Grand Lodge. 1886, p. 63.

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26-10 The Grand Secretary, with the consent of the Grand Master, is
permitted to employ such help from time to time as maybe thought
necessary, at such rates of compensation as conditions may require.
1899, p. 152; 1920, pp. 47, 108.
26-11 No lodge shall undertake or commence the erection of a Masonic
Temple, or meeting place, without the written consent of the Grand
Master, who shall be empowered to require submission to him of the
plans of the building, the plan for financing its erection and the plan for
its adequate annual maintenance and support. Approval shall not create
any liability on the Grand Lodge. 1929, pp. 304, 365.
26-12 The issuing of chain letters containing a promise of personal reward
or threat of injury is prohibited. 1916, p. 90; 1917, p. 338; 1981, p.
140.
26-13 It is not lawful for a lodge in this jurisdiction to permit any body of
men, professing to be a lodge of Master Masons, but not recognized by
this Grand Lodge or acting under a dispensation from its Grand Master,
to meet in or use its lodge-room. 1879, p. 487.
26-14 A dispensation once granted is good until executed, during the term
of the Grand Master by whom it is granted unless it limits the time
within which it is to be used, or is recalled. 1880, p. 55.
26-15 The Grand Master cannot authorize one lodge to use material
belonging to another. 1872, p. 457.
26-16 The Grand Master has no power to heal or authorize the
advancement of a person who has received any of the degrees in
violation of any ancient Landmarks. 1879, p. 487.
26-17 No lodge shall hereafter use any of its assets to acquire or hold real
property, nor give, contribute, lend, invest or otherwise transfer its
funds or other assets (except for the payment of rent) to any club,
association, organization or corporation, now or hereafter organized,
for the purpose of acquiring property or of operating, maintaining or
developing property owned or to be acquired, and which is used or is to
be used as a Masonic Temple, or lodge meeting place, unless the lodge
shall, after due and timely notice to every member, adopt an
appropriate resolution therefor, and thereafter obtain a written consent
of the Grand Master. 1959, pp. 123, 310.
26-18 Before giving his consent the Grand Master may require that such
club, association, organization or corporation be incorporated under the
laws of the State of New Jersey, that, before filing and recording, its
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certificate of incorporation and any amendment or amendments thereof
must be approved in writing by the Grand Master; that such certificate
of incorporation shall further provide for such approval and that such
certificate of incorporation shall further irrevocably provide that upon
dissolution of the corporation or sale of such property such lodge, or
the successor to its assets as provided in the Laws of Grand Lodge,
shall be repaid such proportion of the then total assets said corporation
as the assets received by it from such lodge bore to the assets received
from all sources. 1956, p. 190.

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JURISDICTION AND WAIVERS

Guidelines Penal Jurisdiction applies only to lodges within this 28-00
Grand Jurisdiction.
Territorial Jurisdiction applies to lodges without this Grand Ju-
risdiction. 1973, p. 150.
A sea-faring man, without permanent residence, may make 28-01
application for membership at any port wherein he may sojourn. 1985,
p. 539; 1973, p. 150.
An application for waiver of penal jurisdiction over a profane must 28-02
not be made until he has regularly applied for initiation in the lodge
making such application. 1896, p. 68; 1973,p. 150.
When a request for waiver of territorial jurisdiction is received by a 28-03
lodge, it is the duty of the Worshipful Master to appoint a Committee
of Investigation to interview the petitioner and make the same
examination and investigation as is required when a person petitions
the lodge; and his eligibility must be determined in the same manner.
1905, p. 112; 1973, p. 150;l 2000, pp. 140, 141.
Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction shall not communicate directly 28-04
with lodges of other Grand Jurisdictions relating to requests for waiver
of jurisdiction, either territorial or penal, or the advancement of
candidates. All such correspondence must be submitted to the Grand
Master through the Grand Secretary. 1899, p. 290; 1973, p. 150.
Action may not be taken upon a petitioner who has been rejected by 28-05
any other lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, without the consent of said
lodge. 1882, p. 60; 1952, pp. 77, 180, 192; 1973, p. 150.
Penal jurisdiction over rejected petitioners shall be terminated only 28-06
by either a bona fide removal from this State or the consent of the
rejecting lodge. 1909, p. 131; 1973, p. 150.
If the lodge which rejects a petitioner shall consent to his being made 28-07
a mason in another lodge, it waives all jurisdiction over him and
transfers it to the lodge to which waiver is granted, provided the
petition is balloted upon by the other lodge. The lodge in which he is
eventually elected may grant permission to any other lodge to confer
upon him the three degrees of Masonry. 1871, p. 253; 1930, pp. 63, 95,
192; 1931, pp. 350, 354; 1937, pp. 268, 323, 341; 1973, p. 150.

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28-08 Every lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction granting a waiver of penal
jurisdiction over a rejected candidate shall notify the Grand Secretary
of that fact and in whose favor such waiver is granted. 1931, p. 354;
1973, p. 150.
28-09 If a request for waiver of penal jurisdiction is not acted upon by the
receiving lodge within ninety days from its receipt, the requesting lodge
shall refer the request to the Grand Master for such action as he may
direct. 1934, pp. 56, 107, 168; 1973, p. 150.
28-10 A lodge retains penal jurisdiction over a member who has been
suspended. 1898, p. 38; 1973,p. 150.

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LODGE -- GENERAL PROVISIONS

A lodge cannot be regularly opened unless the warrant is present, 29-01
except in the presence of the Grand Master. 1867, p. 235.
The number of Masons required to open and close a lodge is the 29-02
number prescribed by the ritual, one of whom must be the Worshipful
Master, or either of the Wardens; but to do Masonic work, the presence
of seven Masons is required, and for the transaction of lodge business,
the presence of seven of its members, a quorum, the number required to
retain a lodge warrant, is necessary. 1903, p. 82; 1904, p. 56; 1921, pp.
241, 332.
For the opening or closing of a lodge, the transaction of business or 29-03
conferring a degree, it is necessary that the Master or a Warden of the
lodge shall be present in custody of its warrant. 1887, p. 261; 1897, p.
173.
A Master has no power to omit a regular communication of the 29-04
lodge. 1880, p. 55.
A communication of the lodge cannot be legally held in a place other 29-05
than that designated in its warrant, except by dispensation from the
Grand Master. 1882, p. 60.
No lodge has the right to change its place of meeting without 29-06
permission from the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master. 1887, p. 261.
No lodge in this jurisdiction has the right to appeal for pecuniary aid 29-07
to other lodges, without the consent of the Grand Master or the Grand
Lodge. 1869, p. 552; 1897, p. 173.
If there be a legal quorum present (seven members of the lodge) the 29-08
majority of those voting decides any matter of business, except when
required by rule of Grand Lodge, or otherwise. 1887, p. 261.
No lodge shall hereafter use any but the latest Grand Lodge forms. 29-09
1960, p. 272.
Motions to "lay upon the table" and for "the previous question" 29-10
cannot be entertained in a Masonic lodge. 1880, p. 55.
A motion instructing the representatives of the lodge to vote for 29-11
certain named candidates for officers of Grand Lodge is out of order.
1883, pp. 263, 287.

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29-12 A degree must be completed at the same communication at which it
is started. 1947, pp. 73, 125, 129.
29-13 It is optional with the Worshipful Master to permit smoking during
the refreshment periods, but smoking is prohibited during the
transaction of business and the conferring of degrees. 1922, pp. 133,
158, 224; 1923, pp. 379, 439, 463.
29-14 November fourth of each year is established as a day of
commemoration of the Masonic birthday of Brother George Wash-
ington, and the lodges of our Grand Jurisdiction are invited to celebrate
the occasion at or near that date in as fitting and impressive a manner as
possible. 1922, pp. 124, 157.
29-15 The Master of a lodge may at any time order an emergent
communication, or change the time of one already ordered; but no work
may be done except such as is permissible at an emergent
communication. 1865, p. 538; 1873, p. 615.
29-16 No lodge shall hold more than one emergent communication for the
conferring of degrees in any one calendar day; and after having
conferred any one of the three degree twenty-four hours must elapse
before the same degree may be again conferred. 1920, pp. 56, 154.
29-17 If an emergent communication is called, due and timely notice
thereof must be given to each member of the lodge, if possible. The
notice must contain a statement of the work to be done at such
communication, which must be only such work as is permissible at an
emergent communication. 1882, p. 73.
29-18 The Senior Warden, in an emergency, as in the case of the death,
absence or sickness of the Master, so that his order cannot be had, may
call an emergent communication of the lodge; and if the Senior Warden
is similarly conditioned, as well as the Master, the Junior Warden may
exercise the same authority. 1871, p. 244.
29-19 An emergent communication called for the purpose of conducting
funeral services may, in the discretion of the Worshipful Master, be
closed the same day, or on a date on which the lodge holds its next
regular communication, or another emergent communication,
whichever shall first occur. 1944, p. 179.
29-20 The establishment of military lodges, and conferring upon them the
power to open lodges and make Masons within the jurisdiction of other
Grand Lodges, is contrary to the law of this jurisdiction. 1870, p. 45;
1897, p. 172.
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Communications stated to be held at intervals as set forth in the By- 29-21
Laws shall be termed REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS and those called in
an emergency shall be termed EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONS. 1953,
pp. 257-258.
Every lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge is expressly 29-22
forbidden to dispense within the lodge room, preparation room, ante-
rooms, or banquet hall, while the lodge is at labor any spirituous liquor,
wine or beer, except by dispensation of the Grand Master for a Table
Lodge. 1843,p. 334; 1978, pp. 63-64; 1984, p. 98.
No lodge, member or members thereof, shall permit the use of its 29-23
name or the Masonic emblem on any publication, trestle-board, hand
bill, invitation or other material, which refers to the use, sale or
consumption of beer, wines, or other alcoholic beverages, at a social,
dinner or other function of the lodge at or away from its usual place of
meeting. 1960, pp. 91, 268-269.
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States shall be 29-24
given at every regular communication of a lodge, and at all emergent
communications, except those called to conduct funeral services. 1963,
pp. 72-73; 145-146.
Any rule or regulation for the government of the Grand Lodge is 29-25
likewise equally effective, where applicable, in the conduct of a
constituent lodge. 1929, pp. 307, 366, 437.
The incorporation of lodges is prohibited. 1878, p. 258. 29-26

A lodge cannot deprive a brother of his civil rights, such as a resort 29-27
to courts of justice for the redress of injuries, nor compel him to first
submit his complaint to the lodge for its action. 1880, p. 55.
The attention of lodges is directed to the desirability of maintaining 29-28
adequate insurance upon their property. 1917, p. 229.
There is no Masonic objection to the use of lodge rooms dedicated to 29-29
Masonic purposes by Royal Arch Chapters, Commanderies of Knights
Templar and Councils of Royal and Select Masters. 1921, pp. 240,
332.
A lodge-room intended only for temporary occupancy must not be 29-30
dedicated to Freemasonry. 1882, p. 60.
It is not proper for Masons, as such, to participate in the dedication 29-31
of any room or building, no portion of which is to be used for Masonic
purposes. 1877, p. 60.
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29-33 Solicitations of any form, whether for money, sale of bonds, shares,
bricks, coupon books, stocks, chances, etc. is strictly prohibited, unless
for the construction or purchase of a building, replacement of furniture,
maintenance, power plant, and must be made in the name of the lodge;
also the lodge may publish or cause to be published one social and
business directory for one ad journal each year. A minimum of 50% of
the profits from this publication must be directed to a charity of the
lodge's choice. This publication must be made in the name of the
lodge. 1922, pp. 136, 158, 225; 1977, pp. 127, 128, 129; 1981, p. 141.
29-34 Lodges in this jurisdiction are authorized to sponsor Chapters of the
Order of DeMolay; such sponsorship shall not create any liability on
the part of such lodges. 1955, pp. 83, 154-155.

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ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Necessary for
Voting Schedule Affirmative Result Method 30-01
In electing lodge officers Majority Written Ballot
To empower brother to cast vote
of lodge Unanimous Manual Sign
The Annual Installation of officers shall be held during the month of 30-02
December, on or before December 27th. The Annual Election and
Qualification may be held at the last regular communication in
November providing the lodge By-Laws so state. 1878, p. 267; 1995,
pp. 130-131, 189.
Lodge annuals should be held at the regular meeting place, on the 30-03
date and at the time provided for in the by-laws of the lodge. 1929, pp.
303, 365, 432.
A lodge has the right to transact other business than the election of 30-04
officers on the night of the regular election. 1863, p. 306.
A lodge may, by vote or by-law, exclude during the annual election 30-05
of officers, those who are not members, except officers of the Grand
Lodge. 1876, p. 424; 2004, pp. 132-133.
In the absence of a by-law bearing on the subject, the permitting or 30-06
forbidding of nominations for office rests in the discretion of the
Master. 1882, p. 68.
Elective officers of a lodge must be elected by written ballot. 1863, 30-07
p. 305; 1870, p. 45.
Written ballots only are to be used in electing officers. If bearing 30-08
more than one name, they are irregular and are not to be counted.
1882, p. 60.
Printed ballots are prohibited. 1882, p. 60. 30-09

Blank pieces of paper are not to be counted as votes. 1887, p. 261; 30-10
1897, p. 175.
In an election for officers, votes bearing the names of ineligible 30-11
persons are to be regarded as blank ballots. 1887, p. 261; 1897, p. 175.
In an election for officers, except the Worshipful Master, any 30-12
member who receives the votes of a majority is elected, if otherwise
qualified, whether previously nominated or not. 1882, p. 80.

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30-13 A motion to empower a brother to cast the vote of the lodge in an
election for officers can be entertained only by unanimous consent.
1887, p. 261; 1897, p. 175.
30-14 A brother who has been elected and served in a regular lodge as
either Senior or Junior Warden in any jurisdiction is eligible for
election as Master. 1868, p. 378.
30-15 Any member of a lodge, who is in good standing and physically
qualified, is eligible to the office of Senior Warden. 1886, p. 63.
30-16 A trustee may also hold an elective or appointive office in the lodge.
1933, p. 136.
30-17 When the Grand Master becomes satisfied that a lodge is about to
elevate to an official position a brother ineligible under the law to fill
such station, it is within his power and it is his duty to prohibit the
lodge from committing such a breach of Masonic law. 1889, p. 291.
30-18 In case of the death, disability or inability to serve, of the Worshipful
Master-elect, prior to his installation, the Grand Master may, at the
request of the lodge, on a vote taken for that purpose and so certified by
its Secretary, issue a dispensation for a special election to fill the
vacancy until the next annual election, and for the filling of any
vacancies created by such election. 1939, p. 147.
30-19 The Organist and or Tyler of a lodge need not be a member thereof,
but must be a member in good standing of a lodge in this jurisdiction or
of a jurisdiction with which this Grand Lodge is in communication.
1878, p. 258; 1897, p. 174; 1918, p. 132; 1951, pp. 99, 178, 224; 1984,
p. 98.
30-21 The officers of the oldest lodge taking part in the merger or
consolidation shall continue as officers of the merged or consolidated
lodge until an election and installation shall be held. 1958, pp. 226,
228.

ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

30-23 Installation of officers should be held in accordance with the

provisions of the warrant of the lodge. 1890, p. 65.
30-24 If the warrant of a lodge requires the installation of the officers to
take place "on or near St. John's Day," such installation, to comply with
the warrant, should be not later than the first regular communication
succeeding St. John's Day. 1895, p. 81.

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Regularly elected officers of lodges may be installed at an emergent 30-25
communication called for that purpose, or wherever the open
installation of officers shall be permitted. 1970, p. 95.
Open installation of lodge officers amended on April 29, 1971, by 30-26
action of Grand Lodge, at its 184th Annual Communication, see
references made on page 50-1 for the full text of the amendment as
adopted.
Officers of lodges under dispensation must not be installed. 1862, p. 30-27
193; 1897, p. 173.
A Master-elect must receive in his own lodge the qualifying 30-28
ceremonial before he assumes the East and none but Past Masters may
be present at such qualification. 1864, p. 452.
It is the duty of the Master to see that his successor is duly qualified 30-29
for installation. 1899, p. 137.
When a brother is regularly elected Master, objection to his 30-30
installation cannot prevent it. 1874, p. 48; 1897, p. 173.

LODGE OFFICERS

GENERAL PROVISIONS

The Treasurer of a lodge must deposit the funds in a bank in the 30-31
name of the lodge and may not disburse any part thereof upon the order
of the Master without the consent of the lodge. All checks disbursed by
any lodge shall require no less than 2 signatures. 1886, p. 63; 1916, p.
90; 1995, pp. 128-130, 188-189.
A lodge may not by by-law require the Treasurer to pay lodge funds 30-32
to its Trustees, or any other person, without the order of the lodge.
1880, p. 55.

PAST MASTERS

A Past Master is one who has been regularly elected and installed to 30-33
preside over a lodge of Master Masons. 1882, p. 60.
Past Masters affiliated with lodges in this jurisdiction, who have 30-34
been elected and served as Masters in other jurisdictions, have the same
rights and privileges as those who have served as such in this
jurisdiction. 1871, p. 244.

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30-35 It shall be the duty of Secretaries of lodges to report to the Grand
Secretary thirty days before each Annual Communication the death of
each Past Master during the year, together with the date of initiation,
passing, raising, election to Masonic office and such other facts as
would be of interest to the Craft. 1888, p. 73.
30-36 The Masters and Past Masters of the merged or consolidated lodges
shall be Past Masters of, and the Wardens and other Officers shall be
Past Wardens and Past Officers of the merged or consolidated lodge.
1958, pp. 227, 228.

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LODGE --- UNDER DISPENSATION AND

NEWLY WARRANTED
The proper construction of Article I, Section 7, By-Laws, is, that the 31-01
lodge therein referred to recommends the applying brethren as persons
proper to constitute a lodge, and as having secured a proper room in
which to hold a lodge; not that they recommend the formation of the
proposed new lodge. But the recommending lodge may, if it sees fit,
express its opinion as to the advisability of forming such new lodge.
1884, p. 45.
It is not necessary that a Master of a lodge under dispensation should 31-02
previously have been a Warden. 1871, p. 244.
The Master of a lodge under dispensation has the same rights and 31-03
powers when presiding in the East, and is entitled to the same respect,
as if he had been regularly elected and installed. 1865, p. 539.
The Master of a lodge under dispensation holds, after the expiration 31-04
of the dispensation, the same rank in the Fraternity that he did before
the dispensation was issued. 1882, p. 72.
Officers of lodges under dispensation must not be installed. 1862, P. 31-05
183; 1897, p. 173.
Applicants for a dispensation to congregate a new lodge are subject 31-06
to the law of this jurisdiction. If the warrant is refused, they are entitled
to any credentials deposited with the Grand Lodge at the time of the
application. 1881, p. 383; 1897, p. 172.
If the Grand Master refuses to issue a dispensation for a new lodge, 31-07
the papers presented to him may be used in a similar application to the
Grand Lodge. 1873, p. 615.
A lodge which has received its warrant from the Grand Lodge must 31-08
be considered a regular lodge, unless the warrant is annulled. 1873, p.
614; 1897, p. 173.
The issuance of a warrant to a lodge under dispensation does not 31-09
necessarily involve the appointment of the same officers as those
selected and named in the dispensation. 1887, p. 261.

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MASONIC HOME AND CHARITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY

LAWS OF GRAND LODGE

The Masonic Home and Charity Foundation of New Jersey shall set 32-01
up on its books and keep at all times a permanent fund into which shall
be placed all funds required by this Grand Lodge to be credited thereto.
Said fund shall be a permanent fund forever, to be invested and kept
invested, and only the income thereof shall be expended. No
permanent funds shall be used for the construction of buildings or the
replacing or purchasing of any property or equipment. 1930, pp. 68,
102.
All moneys hereafter received from gifts and bequests, unless 32-02
otherwise designated or otherwise provided by the Grand Lodge, shall
be promptly placed in the permanent fund of the Masonic Home and
Charity Foundation of New Jersey. 1951, pp. 95, 178, 221.
Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of each year from the 32-03
regular income of the Masonic Home and Charity Foundation, by way
of contributions from initiates, assessments upon members, income
from investments, and other normal sources shall be transferred to a
fund to be designated "Maintenance Reserve" to be available for future
normal operations of the Masonic Home and Charity Foundation.
1951, pp. 95, 178, 221.
No new buildings shall be built except with the approval of the 32-04
Grand Lodge. 1951, pp. 95, 178, 221.
It is the desire of the Grand Lodge that the Worshipful Master of 32-05
each lodge during the term of his office make it his duty to visit the
Masonic Home at Burlington and report to his lodge the result of his
observation on such visit. 1915, p. 294.
Portraits and tablets presented to the Grand Lodge commemorative 32-06
of deceased brethren shall be placed in the hall or corridor of the
Masonic Home. 1916, p. 90.

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CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

Original Certificate of Incorporation was dated March 26, 1930. 33-01

First Amended Certificate of Incorporation was dated April 29,

1942.
Last Amended Certificate of Incorporation was dated June 21, 1944.
Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated April 26, 1984.

RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF
MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION
OF NEW JERSEY

The undersigned, being over the age of eighteen years, in order to 33-02
reincorporate this corporation pursuant to the provisions of the New
Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act, does hereby certify:
First: The name of the corporation is MASONIC CHARITY 33-03
FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY.
Second: The purposes for which the corporation is organized are: 33-04

To receive, hold and administer endowments and funds exclusively 33-05

for charitable, benevolent and hospital purposes and not for profit.
In furtherance of the said objects, and as part thereof, the corporation 33-06
shall have authority to act as agent and trustee of the Grand Lodge of
the Most Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons
for the State of New Jersey in the handling and distributions of
benevolent and charities; to take over, manage and operate the Masonic
Home of the said Grand Lodge, and any additions thereto, and also any
other homes, hospitals or charitable institutions which said Grand
Lodge may hereafter sanction or authorize; to provide for the care,
assistance and relief of poor, distressed and indigent persons; to
undertake and perform such works of charity, relief and benevolence as
may be assigned to it from time to time by the said Grand Lodge and by
any other persons, firms and corporations, who shall provide funds
therefor by gift, devise, endowment or otherwise. Also to act as agent
and trustee for said Grand Lodge in the administration and application
of all gifts, devises and endowments heretofore made or hereafter to be
made upon trusts for charitable purposes connected with said Masonic
Home, the Charity Foundation, or for any other purpose.

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33-07 The corporation shall have authority to take and hold, by purchase,
gift, devise, bequest or otherwise, such real and personal property as
shall subserve the purposes of the corporation, or as the corporation
may require, and to grant, bargain, sell and convey the same; also to
take and hold real and personal property in trust for the purposes for
which it was organized, and to grant, bargain, sell and convey the same
as it may be lawfully empowered to do.
33-08 The corporation shall have authority to exercise any and all
corporate powers necessary to the exercise of the powers above
enumerated.
33-09 The corporation shall at all times be operated and organized as a
charitable organization within the meaning of section 501 (c) (3) of the
Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding provisions of any subsequent
Federal Tax Law.
33-10 Third: The membership of the corporation shall comprise the
members in good standing for the time being of the Grand Lodge of the
Most Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons for
the State of New Jersey.
33-11 Fourth: The address of the corporation's initial registered office is
No. 902 Jacksonville Road, (P.O. Box 308), Burlington, New Jersey
08016, and the name of the corporation's initial registered agent at such
address is Lawrence B. Koch.
33-12 Fifth: The method of electing trustees shall be as set forth in the By-
Laws of the corporation.
33-13 Sixth: The corporation shall indemnify every corporate agent as
defined in, and to the full extent permitted by Section 15A:3-4 of the
New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act, and to the full extent otherwise
permitted by law.
33-14 Seventh: The number of trustees constituting the present board is
fifteen, and the names and addresses (which is either the residence
address or other address where the person regularly receives mail and
which is not the address of the corporation) of the persons who are to
serve as such trustees are:
Edward R. Woods 84 Uncle Pete's Road
Trenton, New Jersey 08691
Robert E. Feilbach Route 57, Box 173
Broadway, New Jersey 08808

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James E. Duke 324 Richard Lane
West Long Branch, New Jersey 07764
William H. Sackett 324 Bradshaw Avenue
Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033
Moses Radwan Beaver Road
R.R. #3, Box 96
Califon, New Jersey 07830
Harold F. Jennings Stagecoach Road, Box 120
Sicklerville, New Jersey 08081
Theodore S. Levin 1829 Garwood Lane
Vineland, New Jersey 08360
Herbert N. Boyd 72 Gould Terrace
Clifton, New Jersey 07013
Harold D. Elliott, 2nd 340 N. Main Street
Glassboro, New Jersey 08028
Charles J. Chin 52 Linden Street
Millburn, New Jersey 07041
Harry J. Mueller 576-B Sheffield Drive
Leisure Village West
Lakehurst, New Jersey 08733
Leopold L. Otway R.D. #4
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Russell D. Rainey, II 21 River Edge Drive
Little Silver, New Jersey 07739
Walter W. Salt, Jr. 58 Brooktree Road
Hightstown, New Jersey 08520
William Schoene, Jr. 303 Old Short Hills Road
Short Hills, New Jersey 07078
The By-Laws shall provide the number (not less than three) of 33-15
trustees other than the present board.
Eighth: The name and address of the incorporator is Moses Radwan, 33-16
Beaver Road, R.R. #3, Box 96, Califon, New Jersey 07830.
Ninth: This corporation shall be subject to the administrative 33-17
provisions of the New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act.
Tenth: Twenty-five members entitled to cast votes at a meeting shall 33-18
constitute a quorum at the meeting.

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33-19 Eleventh: No action required or permitted to be taken at a meeting of
the members by the New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act, the
certificate of incorporation or the By-Laws may be taken except
pursuant to an actual meeting of the members called in accordance with
the By-Laws.
33-20 Twelfth: Whenever any action, other than the election of trustees, is
to be taken by vote of the members, it shall be authorized by a vote of a
majority of the votes cast at a meeting of the members entitled to vote
thereon.
33-21 Whenever any action is to be authorized, which action pursuant to
the New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act requires a vote of two-thirds
of the votes cast by members of the corporation; such action may be
authorized upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by
members entitled to vote thereon.
33-22 Thirteenth: No trustee or officer of the corporation shall as such
receive or become entitled to receive at any time any part of the net
earnings or other net income of the corporation, nor shall any part of
the net earnings of the corporation inure to the benefit of any person,
except as reasonable compensation for services rendered and
reimbursements for expenses incurred in conducting its affairs and
carrying out its purposes, nor shall the corporation carry on propaganda
or otherwise attempt to influence legislation, nor shall the corporation
participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any
candidate for public office.
33-23 Fourteenth: (1) The corporation shall distribute its income for each
taxable year at such time and in such manner as not to become subject
to the tax on undistributed income imposed by Section 4942 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or corresponding provisions of any
subsequent Federal tax laws.
33-24 (2) The corporation shall not engage in any act of self-dealing as
defined in Section 4941(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or
corresponding provisions of any subsequent Federal tax laws.
33-25 (3) The corporation shall not retain any excess business holdings as
defined in Section 4943 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or
corresponding provisions of any subsequent Federal tax laws.
33-26 (4) The corporation shall not make any investments in such manner
as to subject it to tax under Section 4944 of the Internal Revenue Code

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of 1954, or corresponding provisions of any subsequent Federal tax
laws.
(5) The corporation shall not make any taxable expenditures as 33-27
defined in Section 4945(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or
corresponding provisions of any subsequent Federal tax laws.
Fifteenth: The method of distribution of assets of this corpora- 33-28
tion/organization shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes
within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue
Code, or corresponding section of any future Federal tax code, or shall
be distributed to the Federal government, or to a state or local
government, for a public purpose. 1991, p. 95.
Sixteenth: The duration of the corporation is unlimited. 33-29

Seventeenth: This Restated Certificate of Incorporation shall become 33-30

effective immediately upon its adoption.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this 33-31
Restated Certificate of Incorporation on this 25th of April, 1984. 1984,
pp. 68, 69, 70.

(Moses Radwan)
Filed on May 9, 1984 in the office of Jane Burgio, Secretary of State. 33-32
1984, pp. 68-70.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY)
COUNTY OF WARREN)
SS:
I CERTIFY that on April 29, 1984, MOSES RADWAN personally
came before me an acknowledged under oath, to my satisfaction, that
this person:
(a) is named in and personally signed the foregoing Restated
Certificate of Incorporation; and
(b) singed, sealed and delivered said document as the voluntary act
and deed of the Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey.

(Franklin E. Pellegrin)
An Attorney at Law of New Jersey
Prepared by:

(Franklin E. Pellegrin)
An Attorney at Law of New Jersey

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BY-LAWS
OF
MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY

ARTICLE I
MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. All members of the Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient 34-01
and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons for the State of
New Jersey in good standing for the time being shall be members of
this corporation.
ARTICLE II
MEETINGS

Section 1. The annual meeting of members for the election of 34-02

trustees and such other business as may come before the meeting shall
be held at the time of the Annual Communication of said Grand Lodge
which is on the first Wednesday and succeeding day after the fourth
Tuesday in April every year, except that in the case of Passover or
Maundy Thursday, it shall be on the Wednesday and Thursday of the
preceding week, subject nevertheless to be changed as to time and date
of meeting by a majority vote of the Grand Lodge at its Annual
Communication provided that such change shall not cause conflict with
Passover or Maundy Thursday.
Section 2. The annual meeting of the members shall be held upon 34-03
not less than ten nor more than sixty days' written notice by mail, of the
time, place and purposes of the meeting at the same place as the Grand
Lodge shall be holding its Annual Communication.
Section 3. When voting is by the manual sign, each member shall be 34-04
privileged to vote and if all three Senior Officers of a lodge (defined as
Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, and Junior Warden) are absent,
then the proxy duly elected by the lodge may vote.
When voting is by written ballot, every lodge shall be allowed three 34-05
votes; i.e., if all three Senior Officers are present each shall cast his
own ballot; if one of such Officers is absent, the Senior Officer present
shall cast 2 ballots; if two of the Senior Officers are absent the
attending Officer shall cast all 3 ballots and if all three Senior Officers
are absent the proxy duly elected by the lodge shall cast 3 ballots. If
the proxy is a Past Master, he may thus cast 4 ballots.

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34-06 At any meeting of members, voting by members shall be conducted
in person and no voting by a proxy shall be permitted except as
specifically provided aforesaid.
34-07 Section 4. Special meetings of the members for any purpose or
purposes may be called at any time by the President or by any three of
the trustees. Such meetings of the members shall be held upon not less
than ten nor more than sixty days' notice given by mail.

ARTICLE III
TRUSTEES

34-08 Section 1. The activities of the corporation shall be managed by the

Board. The Board shall have the power to manage all affairs of the
corporation on any and all questions relating in any manner whatsoever
thereto and to make all contracts necessary for the proper transaction of
all business. They shall, subject however to the control of the Grand
Lodge, have entire jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to the care,
conduct, control, supervision and management of the Masonic Home
and such charities as shall be, from time to time, referred to it by Grand
Lodge.
34-09 Section 2. The Board shall consist of 15 members comprised of the
following:
(a) (1) The Grand Master;
(2) The Deputy Grand Master;
(3) The Senior Grand Warden;
(4) The Junior Grand Warden;
(5) The immediate Past Grand Master;
(6) The Grand Master who preceded the immediate Past Grand
Master;
(b) Nine elective members.
The elective members must be Master Masons in good standing in a
regular lodge in New Jersey, but need not be a Past Master, nor a
member of the Grand Lodge. Nothing in Section 34-01 shall preclude
any Master Mason in good standing from being eligible to election as a
Trustee of the Masonic Charity Foundation. 2004, pp. 133-137.
34-09a No elected member of the Board of Trustees may simultaneously
hold elected office in the Grand Lodge of New Jersey. 1999, p. 115.
34-10 At each annual meeting, there shall be elected three members of the
board for the terms of three years.

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Section 3. No person who shall have served for six years or more, 34-11
consecutively, as a member of the Board, shall be eligible to serve
again as trustee until at least three years shall have elapsed since the
date on which he last served as a member. The period between two
annual meetings shall be considered as a full year, regardless of the
exact dates on which such meetings are held.
Section 4. No member of the Board shall act as attorney, solicitor, 34-12
proctor or counsel or be otherwise employed by or receive any
compensation, directly or indirectly, for any services rendered by him
for or on behalf of this corporation.
Section 5. For the better execution of their powers and duties, the 34-13
board shall appoint from their own number or from the membership at
large such committees as occasion may require and they may deem
necessary, and shall define the duties thereof. No person who is not a
trustee shall have the power to vote to bind the corporation to any act.
Section 6. The Board shall meet for the transaction of business at 34-14
any time at the call in writing of the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand
Master, the President of the corporation, or any three members of the
Board, provided written notice shall be given to each member of the
Board at least five days before the time appointed for said meeting.
The Board may, by resolution, fix regular meeting days, and may meet
on such fixed days without further notice.
Section 7. At the annual meeting of the corporation, the Board shall 34-15
make a full report of their proceedings during the preceding fiscal year
and recommend such measures as they shall deem advisable. Such
report shall be submitted to the Annual Communication of Grand
Lodge.
Section 8. A majority of the Board, or of any committee thereof, 34-16
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of their respective
business.
Section 9. A vacancy occurring on the Board may be filled by 34-17
election by the affirmative vote by the majority of trustees, even though
less than a quorum of the Board. A trustee so elected by the Board
shall hold office until the next succeeding annual meeting and until a
successor is elected and qualified.
Section 10. At each annual meeting of the corporation, each 34-18
vacancy on the Board shall be filled by election for the unexpired

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period of the term for which the member of the Board was originally
elected. Trustees shall be elected by a plurality vote.
34-19 Section 11. Nominations shall be filed in the office of the Secretary
of this corporation at its registered office on or before December 31st
of each year, proceeding the time of holding the annual meeting. The
Secretary shall cause the names of the nominees for trustee, for each
designated term, arranged alphabetically thereunder and identified only
by Lodge and District, to be published in the notice of the annual
meeting of this corporation.
34-20 Delayed nominations may be filed with the Secretary of this
corporation after December 31st but no later than January 31st;
provided, however, such nominations bear the signature, Lodge
number, District number and post-office address of at least one member
of the Grand Lodge from at least five Masonic Districts and the written
assent of the nominee.
34-21 Section 12. Nominations shall give the name of the nominee, his
Lodge, District number, and the term of office for which nominated and
shall bear the written assent of the brother nominated.
34-22 Section 13. No nominations shall be received after twelve o'clock
noon of the first day of the Annual Communication of the Grand
Lodge, unless a vacancy occurs during the annual meeting of the
corporation, other than by the usual expiration of a term, in which event
nominations may be made in such manner and the election held at such
time as the presiding officer shall determine.
34-23 Section 14. Any nomination may be withdrawn in writing by the
nominee nor later than March 31st.
34-24 Section 15. Delayed nominations may be received up to twelve
o'clock noon on the first day of the Annual Communication of Grand
Lodge for any vacancy on the Board for which no nomination is in
effect by reason of a death or resignation, withdrawal of nomination, or
other unusual circumstances.

ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS

34-25 Section 1. At its annual meeting, the Board shall elect from their
number a President and a Vice-President; and shall also elect a
Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer, a Secretary, an Assistant Secretary,
and such other officers as it shall deem necessary.

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Section 2. In the event of any vacancy occurring in any office for 34-26
any reason, such vacancy shall be filled by the Board for the unexpired
term.
Section 3. The Grand Master, or his absence the Deputy Grand 34-27
Master, shall be Chairman of the Board, and shall preside at all
meetings of the Board.

ARTICLE V
DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1. The duties and authority of the officers shall be those 34-28
usually exercised by such officers and as otherwise determined, from
time to time, by appropriate resolutions of the Board.

ARTICLE VI
INVESTMENTS

Section 1. The Board shall have the power to invest in securities in 34-29
accordance with the Trust Laws of the State of New Jersey.

ARTICLE VII
CUSTODIAL SERVICES

Section 1. The Board shall have the power to enter into a contract 34-30
with any bank or trust company or any accredited Stock Exchange
member firm for custodial service for the portfolio of the corporation.

ARTICLE VIII
CHECKING ACCOUNTS

Section 1. The Board shall have the power to authorize any officer 34-31
of the corporation, or the Administrator, or Assistant Administrator of
the Masonic Home, or other employee to sign checks on any or all of
the checking accounts of this corporation.

ARTICLE IX
ANNUITY AGREEMENTS, ETC.

Section 1. The Board shall have the power to authorize the 34-32
execution of Gift Annuity, Pooled Income, Unit Trust and other similar
Agreements on such terms and provisions as the Board may, from time
to time, determine.

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ARTICLE X
DISSOLUTION
34-33 (Deleted 1991, p. 95. See 33-28.)

ARTICLE XI
AMENDMENTS

34-34 Section 1. Amendments to these By-Laws may be made at the

annual meeting or at a meeting called for the purpose by a majority
vote of all the members present provided that written notice of the
proposed amendments shall be given in the call for the meeting at
which the same are to be offered.
34-35 Section 2. The operation of any By-Law may be suspended by the
Board at any time provided the consent of the Grand Master is first had
and obtained.
34-36 Section 3. These By-Laws may not be altered, amended or repealed
by the Board.

ARTICLE XII
FORCE AND EFFECT OF BY-LAWS

34-37 Section 1. These By-Laws are subject to the provisions of the New
Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act (the "Act") and the Certificate of
Incorporation as they may be amended from time to time. If any
provision in these By-Laws is inconsistent with a provision in the Act
or the Certificate of Incorporation, the provision of the Act or the
Certificate of Incorporation shall govern to the extent of such
inconsistency. 1984, pp. 64, 65, 66.

ARTICLE XIII
EFFECTIVE DATE

34-38 Section 1. These By-Laws shall become effective immediately upon

their adoption. 1984, pp. 64-68.

SUGGESTED FORMS OF GIFT BY WILL

34-39 The following forms are offered here for discussion with your
attorney.

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FORM OF GIFT OF SPECIFIC REQUEST

I give and bequeath to the Masonic Charity Foundation of New 34-40

Jersey, a corporation of the State of New Jersey, the sum of . . . . . .
Dollars ($ ) to be used for its general charitable purposes.

FORM FOR GIFT OF REAL ESTATE

I give and devise to the Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey, 34-41
a corporation of the State of New Jersey, all that certain parcel of land,
with the buildings thereon, situated in . . . . . . . . . . . . and described as
(herein describe clearly so that same can be identified), the same, or the
proceeds from the sale or use thereof, to be used for its general
charitable purposes.

FORM OF GIFT OF RESIDUARY ESTATE

I give, devise and bequeath to the Masonic Charity Foundation of 34-42

New Jersey, a corporation of the State of New Jersey, all the rest,
residue and remainder of my estate, real, personal and mixed, of
whatever kind and wheresoever situate, including any and all property
over which I may have the power of distribution or appointment, the
same, or the proceeds from the sale or use thereof, to be used for its
general charitable purposes.
Note: The Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey is recognized 34-43
as a charitable corporation by the United States Treasury Department
(Internal Revenue Service) and by the New Jersey Transfer Inheritance
Tax Bureau.

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MEMBERSHIP AND TOKENS

MEMBERSHIP

All persons made Masons under the authority of a warrant issued by 35-01
the Grand Lodge and in accordance with the Landmarks of the
Fraternity are legally made Masons. 1874, pp. 20, 47.
When raised to the degree of Master Mason, one becomes thereby a 35-02
member of the lodge in which he was elected, whether he signed the
by-laws or not. 1867, p. 235.
When a candidate is elected in one lodge, and another lodge, upon 35-03
request, confers the degrees, the candidate, when raised, becomes a
member of the lodge in which he was elected and the initiation fee
belongs to that lodge. 1866, p. 71.

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP
Necessary for
Voting Schedule Affirmative Result Method 35-04
Conferring title of Honorary Member Two-thirds Secret Ballot
Lodges are authorized, by two-thirds favorable secret ballot, to 35-05
confer the title of Honorary member upon such brethren, in good
standing, members of New Jersey lodges or members of other ju-
risdictions with which we are in communication, as the may elect, the
distinction to carry neither voice nor vote in the affairs of the lodge, nor
subject the lodge to Grand Lodge or Masonic Home fees by reason
thereof.
An honorary title conferred upon an individual by edict of the Grand
Master shall, by majority vote of the membership at the Grand Lodge
of New Jersey Annual Communication, become a permanent honorary
title. The distinction of this honorary title shall carry neither voice nor
vote in the affairs of the Grand Lodge. 2005.
(All honorary titles conferred in previous years shall take effect with
approval of this legislation.) 2005.
Such Honorary membership may be rescinded by a two-thirds secret
ballot. 1929, pp. 308, 366, 435; 1951, pp. 230, 232; 1984, p. 98.

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TOKENS

35-06 A suitable token in silver shall be made available at cost, to be given

by the lodges, as they may elect, to those members who have been
Master Masons in good standing for a net period of twenty-five years;
due deduction to be made for any period or periods of time during
which the member was not a member in good standing, unless the
member shall make full restitution to his lodge and to Grand Lodge for
all dues and assessments incurred during that period or periods of time,
not to exceed five (5) years total time, for which he will receive credit
as being in good standing. 1936, pp. 63, 120, 156; 1941, p. 118; 1998,
pp. 93-94.
35-07 A suitable token, bearing the seal of the Grand Lodge, or other
insignia of the Craft, shall be presented by the Grand Lodge to each
member of a constituent lodge who has been a Master Mason in good
standing for a net period of 50, 55, 60, 65, and 70 years; due deduction
to be made for any period or periods of time during which the member
was not a Master Mason in good standing, unless the member shall
make full restitution to his lodge and to Grand Lodge for all dues and
assessments incurred during that period or periods of time, not to
exceed five (5) years total time, for which he will receive credit as
being in good standing. 1929, pp. 316, 317; 1941, p. 117; 1994, pp.
104-107, 153; 1998, pp. 93-94..
The Master Mason, in good standing for a net period of fifty (50)
years, shall receive the Fifty Year Gold Token as authorized in 1929,
and a blue membership card indicating in gold letters that the recipient
is a Fifty Year Member, unless the member shall make full restitution
to his lodge and to Grand Lodge for all dues and assessments incurred
during that period or periods of time, not to exceed five (5) years total
time, for which he will receive credit as being in good standing. 1996,
p. 144; 1998, pp. 93-94.
35-08 A suitable diamond token, bearing the seal of the Grand Lodge, or
other suitable insignia of the Craft, shall be presented by the Grand
Lodge to each member of a constituent lodge who has been a Master
Mason for a net period of 75, 80, and every additional 5 years of
service; due deduction to be made for any period or periods of time
during which the member was not a Master Mason in good standing,
unless the member shall make full restitution to his lodge and to Grand
Lodge for all dues and assessments incurred during that period or
periods of time, not to exceed five (5) years total time, for which he

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will receive credit as being in good standing. 1951, pp. 82, 177, 220;
1994, pp. 104-407, 153; 1998, pp. 93-94.
The Master Mason, in good standing for a net period of sixty (60)
years, shall receive the Sixty Year Gold Wreath as authorized in 1969.
1996, p. 144.
The Master Mason, in good standing for a net period of seventy-five 35-08A
(75) years, shall receive a suitable Diamond Token as authorized in
1951. 1996, p. 144.
A widow's pin, in gold, shall be made available to be given to each 35-09
such widow, (as the lodge may select), of a Master Mason who had
been in good standing at the time of his demise.
The pin shall comprise a wreath with a broken column and when
presented will be presented together with an appropriate certificate
explaining the meaning, and the reason for the presentation.
These pins and certificates can be secured, at cost, by the lodge from
the office of the Grand Secretary. 1977, pp. 61, 153.

MEDALS

A medal to be known as the "Daniel Coxe Medal" may be awarded 35-10

by the Grand Master, in his discretion, to Masons who have rendered
distinguished service. 1959, pp. 118, 299.
The Daniel Coxe Medal shall be round, of silver, suspended from a 35-11
bar by a royal blue ribbon, with the name of the donee engraved
thereon, and having on its obverse side the bust of Daniel Coxe, the
First Provincial Grand Master of Masons in America, and upon its
reverse side the seal of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey. 1959, pp. 118,
299.

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MEMBERSHIP CARDS AND TRAVELING CERTIFICATES

All membership cards, whether for regular, honorary or life 36-01
membership, shall be confined to the regulation blue membership card.
1930, pp. 55, 95.
Lodges do not have authority to issue lodge or life membership 36-02
cards, other than those authorized and furnished by the Grand Lodge.
1929, pp. 309, 366.
Members of lodges in good standing are entitled to certificates for 36-03
traveling purposes. An affirmative vote of the lodge is not requisite to
its issue. Its validity will terminate at a fixed date, stamped thereon,
not later than two years from the date of issue. 1882, p. 60; 1915, p.
265.
A traveling certificate does not deprive the brother holding it of his 36-04
membership in the lodge, nor relieve him from liability for dues. Its
return, therefor, is not necessary to enable him to exercise and enjoy all
his rights as a member. 1865, p. 538; 1880, p. 55; 1897, p. 172.
The presentation of a card certifying as to the good and regular 36-05
standing of a brother, giving the date up to which his dues have been
paid; signed by the Secretary under the seal of the lodge; bearing the
brother's signature, written by himself; with the certificate of the Grand
Secretary and the seal of the Grand Lodge, attesting the regularity of
the lodge issuing it, will be required of a visitor, unless he be vouched
for. All members in good standing are to be provided with such
certificate, prepared by the Grand Secretary and furnished to the lodges
at actual cost of printing and distribution. When a brother hold dual
membership, the blue card receipt should so state. 1905, p. 101; 1909,
p. 124; 1920, pp. 55, 110; 1953, pp. 181, 182.

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MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION OF LODGES

Any two or more lodges holding warrants from this Grand Lodge 37-01
and meeting within 20 miles of each other may merge or consolidate
into a single lodge upon complying with the provisions hereof. 1958,
pp. 224, 228.
If it is proposed to merge or consolidate two or more such lodges 37-02
into a single lodge, the procedure herein provided shall be instituted
when at least 10% of the membership of any such lodge requests the
Master of that lodge to present the proposal. 1958, pp. 224, 228.
Such request to the Master shall be in writing and shall state the 37-03
name and number of the lodge or each of the lodges with which that
lodge proposes to merge or consolidate. 1958, pp. 224, 228.
At the first regular communication of the lodge following the receipt 37-04
of such written request the Secretary shall read the request to the lodge
and the Master shall appoint a committee of five to investigate the
proposal. 1958, pp. 224, 228.
It shall be the duty of the committee to investigate the proposal 37-05
thoroughly and to meet with similar committees of the other lodges
considering the merger or consolidation. For the purpose of filing a
report with each lodge, these committees when meeting shall be
considered a combined committee. 1958, pp. 224, 228; 1987, p. 140.
The combined committee shall file three copies of the report with 37-06
each secretary of the lodges setting forth its findings and rec-
ommendations and the name and number by which the merged or
consolidated lodge shall be known and when and where it will meet.
All copies will be signed by all members of the combined committee.
1958, pp. 225, 228; 1987, p. 140.
If the lodges are to merge, they must retain the warrant of one of the 37-07a
37-07
merging lodges. 2004, pp. 126-127.
If they are to consolidate, they may select a new name and a number 37-07b
per the following requirements:
1. The number must be:
a. a number currently in use by any of the lodges in the
consolidation.
b. a number previously owned by one of the lodges consolidating,
which was part of a previous merger/consolidation of the lodges
involved.
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c. the next number available as if it was a formation of a new lodge,
unless it be a Lodge of Research, which may pick any available
number.
2. The name selected must be one of the following:
a. a name currently in use by one of the lodges in the consolidation.
b. a new name, not to exceed three words. The words may be
hyphenated, separated by a space or joined together with no
separating character. If the new name is more than one word, it is
not required to be a proper name (first name, last name). If the
name exceeds two words, the State of the Craft committee will
issue an opinion regarding it suitability to be read at Grand Lodge
prior to a vote being taken. 2004, pp. 126-127.
37-08 When the report of the committee has been filed with the Secretary,
the Master shall cause summonses to be issued to each member of the
lodge stating that such a report has been received and setting forth the
recommendations of the committee and stating the date of the regular
communication at which action shall be taken on such report. 1958, pp.
225, 228.
37-09 Said summonses shall be mailed in sealed envelopes bearing the
words "Important Notice" in the lower left hand corner and shall be
mailed at least 15 days before the date on which action is to be taken.
The date of the regular communication upon which action is to be taken
shall not be less than 60 days and not more than 90 days after the date
of the filing of the report with the Secretary. 1958, pp. 225, 228.
37-10 The report of the committee shall be read at the regular
communication of the lodge at which action is scheduled, and action
upon the proposition shall not be postponed. 1958, pp. 225, 228.
37-11 A vote by written ballot shall be taken to approve the merger or
consolidation. An affirmative vote of three-fourths or more of the
members present shall be required to adopt the proposal to merge or
consolidate. Approval may be expressly conditioned upon certain other
lodges participating in the merger or consolidation. 1958, pp. 225, 228.
37-12 When any two or more lodges have voted to merge or consolidate,
each such lodge shall make a certificate which shall be addressed to the
Grand Master, shall be signed by the Worshipful Master and Secretary
of the lodge, shall bear the seal of the lodge, and shall be delivered to
the Grand Master. 1958, pp. 225, 228.
37-13 Each such certificate shall set forth:
(a) The name and number of the said lodge.
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(b) The place where the lodge meets.
(c) The number of members of the said lodge who signed the request
to present the proposal and the date on which it was presented to the
Master.
(d) The number of members of the said lodge when the request was
presented to him.
(e) A copy of the report of the committee.
(f) A copy of the summons given to the members of the lodge and
the date on which mailed.
(g) The date when action was taken.
(h) The number of members of the lodge who were present when the
vote was taken, the number of members voting in favor of the proposal
and the number of members voting against it.
(i) The proposed name and number of the merged or consolidated
lodge, and when and where it shall meet.
(j) A list of the entire membership, with the record of the standing of
each member. 1958, pp. 225-226, 228.
At the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, the Grand 37-14
Master shall advise the Grand Lodge of the proposed merger or
consolidation, shall state his recommendation with respect thereto and
shall present the proposal to the Grand Lodge for its action. 1958, pp.
226, 228.
If the Grand Lodge shall approve a consolidation of lodges which 37-15
involves a new name, and a new warrant is desired, a warrant shall be
issued to the new lodge, without the payment of any fee therefor, and it
shall not be necessary for the new lodge to be constituted. 1972, pp.
53, 102, 103.
The warrants of all lodges taking part in the merger or consolidation 37-16
(except any which is being retained) shall forthwith be delivered to the
Grand Secretary. 1972, pp. 53, 102, 103.
Upon approval by the Grand Lodge of the merger or consolidation of 37-17
lodges, all the members of such lodges shall be members of the
resultant merged or consolidated lodge without further action. 1958,
pp. 226, 228.
The resultant merged or consolidated lodge shall succeed to and 37-18
become the owner of all assets of the lodges taking part in the merger
or consolidation, including all funds in Temple Associations, Charity
Funds or any other fund under the control of a board or committee
elected or appointed by members or Officers of any of these lodges;

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and the Officers of the merged or consolidating lodges shall execute all
instruments or documents which may be necessary or advisable to
effectuate such transfer of ownership of said assets and such
assumption of liabilities. All books, papers and records of the lodges
taking part in the merger or consolidation shall be promptly delivered
to the merged or consolidated lodge. 1958, pp. 226, 228; 1987, p. 142.
37-19 The officers of the oldest lodge taking part in the merger or
consolidation shall continue as officers of the merged or consolidated
lodge until an election and installation shall be held. 1958, pp. 226,
228.
37-20 At the second regular communication of the merged or consolidated
lodge held after the approval by the Grand Lodge, the merged or
consolidated lodge shall hold an election of officers, and the officers so
elected and those appointed by the Master shall be installed at that
communication or not later than the next regular communication.
1958, pp. 227, 228.
37-20A The provisions of Sections 37-19 and 37-20 may be declared by the
Most Worshipful Grand Master to be inoperative whenever it shall be
demonstrated to his satisfaction, by written certification of the
Worshipful Master of each lodge affected by the merger or
consolidated that:
1. The oldest lodge taking part in the merger or consolidation does
not have a sufficient slate of officers for the efficient, harmonious and
dignified conduct of Masonic business; and
2. None of the members of one or more of the merging or con-
solidating lodges is desirous of being elected or appointed to any
station or office in the merged or consolidated lodge; and
3. The members of the merging or consolidating lodge, who are not
desirous of being elected or appointed to any station or office in the
merged or consolidated lodge, are in agreement that the existing elected
and appointed officers of one of the merged or consolidated lodges may
continue in office until the next Annual Communication of the merged
or consolidated lodge. 1973, p. 152.
37-20B The merged or consolidated lodges, having voted and filed the
required certificates per Sections 37-12 and 37-13 prior to November
30th, shall have the privilege to elect and install the necessary officers
at the December Annual Regular Communication prior to the necessary

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Grand Lodge approval at the next Annual Communication. 1958, pp.
227, 228; 1992, pp. 105, 106.
All subsequent elections of officers shall be held at the time 37-21
provided by the laws of Grand Lodge. 1958, pp. 227, 228.
If lodges are merged, the by-laws of the lodge, the name, warrant 37-22
and number of which are retained shall continue in full force and effect
until modified by it. If lodges are consolidated, the lodge shall be
governed by the by-laws of the oldest lodge taking part in the
consolidation until the adoption of new by-laws. 1958, pp. 227, 228.
Dues for the year of merger or consolidation shall remain unchanged 37-23
for the members of the respective lodges. 1958, pp. 227, 228.
The Masters and Past Masters of the merged or consolidated lodges 37-24
shall be Past Masters of, and the Wardens and other officers shall be
Past Wardens and Past Officers of the merged or consolidated lodge.
1958, pp. 227, 228.
The merged or consolidated lodge shall retain all the jurisdiction 37-25
held by the lodges taking part in the merger or consolidation, including
but not limited to jurisdiction over all suspended or expelled members
of those lodges and petitions for membership by initiation rejected by
those lodges. 1958, pp. 227, 228.
The election of any candidate to receive the degrees in any lodge 37-26
taking part in the merger or consolidation, prior thereto, shall be valid,
and a new ballot shall not be taken. 1958, pp. 227, 228.
Candidates who have received the Entered Apprentice Degree or the 37-27
Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft Degrees in any lodge taking part
in the merger or consolidation shall have the remaining degree or
degrees conferred upon them by the merged or consolidated lodge,
without additional fees. 1958, pp. 227, 228.
If it appears that a lodge might desire to have a new name and/or a 37-28
new number by reason of a prior merger or prior consolidation or any
other reason, the procedure herein provided shall be instituted when at
least 10% of the membership of any such lodge requests the Master of
that lodge to present the proposal.
Such request to the Master shall be in writing and shall state the
desired name and/or number and the reasons for the request.
When the request has been filed with the Secretary, the Master shall
cause summonses to be issued to each member of the lodge, stating that
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such a request has been received, and stating the date of the regular
communication at which action shall be taken on such request.
Said summonses shall be mailed in sealed envelopes bearing the
words "Important Notice" in the lower left hand corner and shall be
mailed at least 15 days before the date on which the action is to be
taken. The date of the Regular Communication upon which action is to
be taken shall not be less than 60 days and not more than 90 days after
the date of the filing of the request with the Secretary.
The request shall be read at the regular communication of the lodge
at which action is scheduled, and action upon the proposition shall not
be postponed.
A vote by written ballot shall be taken to approve the request, and an
affirmative vote of three-fourths or more of the members present shall
be required to adopt the proposed change of lodge name and/or
number.
When any such change of name and/or number has been adopted by
the lodge, the lodge shall make a certificate which shall be addressed to
the Grand Master, signed by the Worshipful Master and Secretary of
the lodge, and bear the seal of the lodge, and be delivered to the Grand
Master.
Each such certificate shall set forth:
(a) The present name and number of the said lodge.
(b) The number of members of the said lodge who signed the request
to present the proposal and the date on which it was presented to the
Master.
(c) A copy of the request.
(d) A copy of the summons given to the members of the lodge and
the date on which mailed.
(e) The date when action was taken.
(f) The number of members of the lodge who were present when the
vote was taken, the number of members voting in favor of the proposal
and the number of members voting against it.
(g) The proposed new name and/or number of the lodge.
(h) The Grand Master, after reviewing the record, may approve such
new lodge name and/or number, and authorize the warrant of the lodge

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to be duly endorsed to recite such change, and shall, at the next Annual
Communication of the Grand Lodge advise the Grand Lodge of said
action. 1972, pp. 53, 54, 102, 103.
If the Grand Lodge refuses to approve the merger or consolidation, 37-29
the status of the lodges proposing the same and the members thereof
shall be the same as if no action as to the merger or consolidation had
ever been taken. 1958, pp. 227, 228.
In the event a merger or consolidation does not take place and by 37-30
vote of the Grand Lodge the Charter of one or more lodges is revoked,
all members of that lodge in good standing shall receive from the
Grand Secretary a certificate having the full effect of a dimit. This
certificate shall be in effect for one year from date of issue and shall
continue unbroken the service record of the member for the same
period. 1987, p. 143.

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PETITIONS
Necessary for 38-01
Voting Schedule Affirmative Result Method
Petition for initiation Unanimous Secret ballot
Petition for affiliation Two-thirds Secret ballot
2005
Petition for dual membership Two-thirds Secret ballot
2005
To withdraw petition for member-
ship before investigating com-
mittee has reported Two-thirds Manual Sign

An applicant must personally fill in the blank spaces in his petition 38-02
and sign it. Unless so prepared, the petition shall not be received by the
lodge. 1870, p. 45; 1876, p. 424; 1891, p. 300.
Petitions for initiation or membership must be signed by at least two 38-03
Master Masons, members of the jurisdiction of New Jersey. 1880, p.
55; 1999, pp. 119-121.
A person petitioning a lodge which does not hold jurisdiction over 38-04
him may withdraw such petition, without the vote of the lodge,
provided such withdrawal takes place before the lodge holding
jurisdiction shall have acted upon the request for waiver. 1900, pp. 63,
140.
A petition for membership, while in the hands of the Secretary and 38-05
before being presented to the lodge, may be withdrawn; after being
presented to the lodge it may be withdrawn before the investigating
committee reports with an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the
members present. 1871, p. 244; 1897, p. 174; 1981, pp. 90, 91.
A petition or a report thereon has been "formally presented to the 38-06
lodge" when it has been read in open lodge. 1878, p. 258.
When a lodge has rejected the petition of an applicant, and refused 38-07
consent to his being made in another lodge, the matter is concluded so
far as that petition is concerned. Application for waiver may not be
renewed until after a new petition is presented. 1871, p. 252.

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 REGALIA

REGALIA
Collars for Grand Lodge Officers, being those Officers listed at 39-01
Section 2-02 of the Grand Lodge Constitution, shall be of the chain
pattern, composed of metallic dies, gold plated, one and one-sixteenth
inches in diameter, thirty-one in number, connected by links, two for
each, which will separate the plates one-quarter of an inch at the nearest
point. Upon each of these plates, in relief, shall be a representation of
one of the symbols of Freemasonry. A single plate one and a half
inches in diameter with the design of the seal of the Grand Lodge
similarly inscribed thereon will connect the chain at the bottom, and
from this the jewel of office will be suspended. 2004, pp. 137-139.
The jewels shall be made of French metal, heavily plated with gold, 39-02
the outside measurement of which shall be three inches; the wreath
surrounding the jewel to be of raised or frosted work, set upon a plain
ground half an inch wide. These chains shall be mounted on a dark
purple backing consisting of velvet cloth two inches wide, and each
plate shall be attached by stitching on all four corners. 1998, pp. 33,
97.
Aprons for the Grand Master and for the Past Grand Masters shall be 39-03
of plain white lambskin, lined with purple silk, 14 inches by 16 inches
in size, with a border of purple silk 2 inches in width, which purple
border shall be edged on each side with a ½ inch gold braid, flaps to be
5 inches in depth with similar border, corners to be square, with a
sunburst in the center of the apron. 1952, pp. 71-72, 138, 158; 1954,
pp. 69, 151; 1958, pp. 113, 213.
The Sunburst shall be one and three-quarter inch diameter with the 39-03A
center located five and one-half inch up from the bottom edge of the
apron and centered equal distance from right and left side, made of gold
lame padded and with a braided gold metallic thread border; tow eyes
having black pupil on white background; eyebrows, mouth, outline of
eyes, nose and mouth embroider gold metallic thread; total of seventy
two gold metallic thread rays with ends securely fastened to plain
broadcloth under the white lambskin; and starting at twelve o'clock, a
one and three-eighth inch long gold metallic thread over eleven one-
eighth inch long gold sequin equally spaced, a one and one-eighth inch
long gold metallic thread, a one inch long gold metallic thread over
seven one-eighth inch gold metallic thread. This combination of four
rays are repeated seventeen times clockwise, thus completing the circle
around the Sunburst. 1986, p. 150.

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39-03B The jewel of the Past Grand Master shall be cast using the molds
supplied for that purpose by the Grand Secretary. The body of the
jewel shall consist of a ruler and frame which shall be of 14k white
gold. The laurel shall be 14k green gold and riveted into the channel.
The compasses and bottom border shall be of white gold and feature 36
pavé set diamonds. The bead set channel (Quadrant) shall be set with
12 full cut diamonds, approximately 10/100 ct. each. Each side of the
“V” design (Compasses) shall be set with 12 diamonds (5 full cut and 7
single cut) with an approximate total weight of 1.00 ct. the total
diamond weight shall be 2.20 ct. of VS to SS1 clarity and FG color
range. At the top of the compasses shall be a bezel set .50 ct. round
brilliant cut diamond of VS2 clarity and H color grade. The “sunburst”
design shall be of 14k yellow gold. The center of the sunburst shall
feature a bezel set diamond, which shall be a round cut brilliant of 1.09
to 1.11 ct. weight, of VS2 clarity and H color grade (G.I.A. Certified).
On the reverse side there shall be a round plate attached which may be
engraved with the recipient’s data. This jewel shall be suspended from
a curb link sterling silver chain, of sufficient length to fit the recipient
and suspend the jewel to mid chest level, approximately 36 inches more
or less as required, ending with ¾ inch octagon detail bearing the seal
of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey. 2001, pp. 118-122.
39-04 Aprons to be worn by the Grand Lodge officers and past Grand
Lodge officers who are Past Masters shall be of plain white lambskin,
14 inches by 16 inches in size, flaps of 5 inches in depth, corners to be
made square, lined with purple silk and trimmed with a purple silk
border 1½ inches wide, and shall be worn on all Masonic occasions
within this jurisdiction. 1868, p. 381; 1914, p. 124; 1952, p. 191; 1953,
p. 163.
39-05 Aprons and collars of lodges shall correspond in size with those of
the Grand Officers. Those of the officers shall be of plain white
lambskin, devoid of all symbols, lined with materials of the same color
as that of the border, which shall be of blue silk one inch in width on
apron and flaps. They shall have blue cord and tassels. Others to be of
lambskin, or white linen, lined with material of the same color. Collars
to be of the same pattern as those of the officers of Grand Lodge, but of
silver or silver-plated. The jewels to be made of silver or silver-plated.
The sides of the square to be three inches long and half an inch wide.
The other jewels to be of corresponding size. These chains may, at the
discretion of the individual Lodges, be mounted on a blue backing
consisting of velvet cloth two inches wide, and each plate shall be
attached by stitching on all four corners. All Lodge collars must be so
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adorned at the same time. 1868, p. 381; 1914, pp. 124, 125; 1998, pp.
33, 97.
Aprons to be worn by Past Masters shall be of plain white lambskin, 39-06
fourteen by sixteen inches in size; flaps to be five inches in depth;
corners to be made square; lined with purple silk and trimmed with
purple band one inch wide, and shall be worn on all Masonic occasions,
within this jurisdiction. A Worshipful Master may wear a Past Master's
Apron on all Masonic occasions except when serving as an officer of
his own lodge. 1888, p. 73; 1960, pp. 84, 245.
No aprons other than those prescribed by the Grand Lodge shall be 39-07
worn at any Communication of the Grand Lodge or of any constituent
lodge or at any other meeting or service authorized or permitted by the
Grand Lodge, excepting however, that this prohibition shall not apply
to present or past Grand Lodge officers or other visitors from other
Grand Jurisdictions, at any time, nor to the representatives of
coordinate bodies of Masons received at an Annual Communication of
this Grand Lodge.
A lambskin apron with a blue seal of Grand Lodge, approximately 3 39-08
inches in diameter on the flap thereof may be presented by the Grand
Master to one brother in each Masonic district during each Grand
Lodge year, and be accompanied by a Lapel Pin with a Blue Seal of the
Grand Lodge and the words "Distinguished Service". It shall be
designated as the Grand Master's Distinguished Service White Apron
Award and shall be for a brother who had rendered distinguished
Masonic Service. The recipient of this award shall thereafter be
accorded the title of “Distinguished Brother”. 1960, pp. 84, 241; 1980,
pp. 123, 124; 1995, pp. 126-128, 188; 2001, pp. 122-123.
The "New Jersey State Police Degree Team" shall be permitted to 39-09
wear a lamb skin apron, 14 inches by 16 inches in size, with a gold
triangle 5 inches at the top by 4 inches on the flap, and shall be worn
only when conferring the degree. 1994, pp. 107-108, 154.
Be it resolved that as a symbol of the esteem a Brother who has 39-10
served this Grand Lodge as its Most Worshipful Grand Master, shall, at
the completion of his tenure, be presented with a “Past Grand Master’s
Jewel.” Such jewel shall conform in totality to the specifications dated
the 13th day of December 2000 on file in the Office of the Grand
Secretary. The cost of any deviations from these specifications shall be
borne by the person requesting the deviations. 2001, pp. 120-122.

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 REJECTION

REJECTION
Upon the rejection of a petition, the Master shall permit no 40-01
discussion. 1872, p. 457.
The rejection of an applicant for affiliation does not affect his 40-02
Masonic standing, nor does it confer upon the rejecting lodge power to
bar his application elsewhere. It is not proper, in such cases, to give
notice of the rejection to other lodges. 1878, p. 258.
When an application for affiliation has been rejected, the dimit, or 40-03
certificate of standing, if it accompanied the application, must be
returned, without any additional writing or endorsement thereon. 1877,
p. 56; 1953, pp. 180, 182.
When a rejected applicant desires to apply again for membership, a 40-04
new petition must be presented. 1877, p. 261.
The petition of a rejected candidate cannot be renewed until the 40-05
expiration of four weeks from the time of rejection, nor until official
notice thereof shall have been sent to him and his proposition fee
returned. Lodges may, by a by-law, enlarge the above-stated time.
1891, p. 288.
When a lodge has rejected the petition of an applicant, and refused 40-06
consent to his being made in another lodge, the matter is concluded so
far as that petition is concerned. Application for waiver may not be
renewed until after a new petition is presented. 1871, p. 252
The Secretary shall notify a rejected petitioner at once of his 40-07
rejection, and the proposition fee shall be returned. 1875, p. 231.
The Grand Secretary shall record the names and addresses of all 40-08
rejected petitioners, with the names and numbers of the lodges by
which they have been rejected. 1893, p. 58.
Penal jurisdiction shall be retained over rejected petitioners by the 40-09
rejecting lodge as long as the rejected petitioner continues to reside
within the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, and penal jurisdiction shall
be terminated only by a bona fide removal from the State or the consent
of the rejecting lodge. 1909, p. 131.

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RESTORATION
A request for restoration of a brother who has been under suspension 41-01
for more than five years for non-payment of dues shall be processed in
like manner as a petition for membership, but no fee shall be required
for such suspension. 1969, pp. 97, 99.
If two requests for restoration of a suspended Mason are denied 41-02
within any one year period, no further request for restoration shall be
made until the expiration of one year from the date of the last rejection.
1965, pp. 166, 173-174; 1985, pp. 173, 174.
A suspended Mason must apply in writing through the Secretary for 41-03
reinstatement. Such application, except in cases of suspension for non-
payment of dues, shall lie over until the next regular communication,
and due notice be given to the members of the lodge. On receipt of an
application for restoration to membership from an indefinite suspension
for unmasonic conduct, a committee should be appointed to report to
the lodge (before its action on the same), upon the conduct of the
petitioner during his suspension from membership. 1889, p. 55; 1907,
p. 130; 1985, pp. 114-117.
Definite suspension expires by its limitation, and expiration restores 41-04
the suspended brother to all rights and privileges held before
suspension, without further action by the lodge. 1882, p. 60.
A lodge may not restore an expelled member. 1870, p. 46; 1910, p. 41-05
192; 1985, pp. 114-117.
In cases of restoration of brethren to good standing, the Grand 41-06
Secretary should be at once notified of the fact, with the date of
restoration, which should be entered opposite the name of the restored
brother on the records of Grand Lodge. 1886, p. 63.

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RITUAL
It is unlawful to change the adopted forms and ceremonies of 42-01
Ancient Craft Masonry to make them binding upon a particular
candidate. 1867, p. 235.
A lodge must be opened upon the Master Mason degree before work 42-02
is performed in a preceding degree. 1865, p. 539; 2003, pp 164-166.
A lodge may be closed on the Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft or 42-02A
Master Mason Degree provided work on degrees previously opened
have already been closed. 2003, p. 166.
Lodges shall use no other than the standard ritual in the English 42-03
Language; and all records of minutes and proceedings shall be kept in
that language. 1918, p. 154.
When a degree is conferred upon more than one candidate at the 42-04
same time, the officers shall render the ritual in the singular. 1910, pp.
137, 148; 1988, p. 21.
The Worshipful Master may confer on the same night the Entered 42-05
Apprentice degree upon five candidates, and the Fellow Craft degree
upon five others who had four weeks previously received the Entered
Apprentice degree, and the Master Mason degree upon five others, it
they had four weeks previously received the Fellow Craft degree. He
cannot, without special dispensation, confer all the degrees upon the
same individual at the same time. 1907, p. 130.
Each Master Mason, within three months after he is raised, shall pass 42-06
a satisfactory examination of the vital parts of the Master Mason
degree, unless (for sufficient reason to be stated on the record) an
extension, or extensions of time shall be granted by the Worshipful
Master. In the event, however, such examination is not passed within
one year after the Master Mason is raised, he shall be automatically
suspended from membership unless an extension or extensions of time
beyond such one year period shall be granted by the Most Worshipful
Grand Master. In the event of such suspension from membership, the
suspended Master Mason may request reinstatement in writing. Such
request shall take the same course as a petition for affiliation and no fee
shall be required.
The Grand Secretary shall be notified immediately in writing of the
date that the Master Mason passed the examination or was suspended.
1966, pp. 98, 121; 1973, pp. 153, 154; 1984, pp. 98, 99.

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42-07 The reception address shall be given when said examination on the
Master Mason degree has been satisfactorily completed. 1966, pp. 98,
121.
42-08 The use of a printed or written ritual in conferring degrees is a
violation of Masonic obligations, and is prohibited. 1866, p. 72.
42-09 The holding of emergent communications on Sunday for the
conferring of degrees is expressly prohibited. 1923, pp. 379, 439.
42-10 The practice of inviting officers from other jurisdictions to
exemplify their work on actual candidates tends to promote confusion,
and is prohibited. 1877, p. 56.
42-11 Grand Lodge shall obtain and retain a copyright of the authorized
Ritual Cipher prepared by the Ritual Committee, and of all
amendments thereof and supplements thereto, and all reprints thereof.
1966, pp. 147-148.
42-12 The control of the composition, printing, sale, distribution and use of
the authorized Ritual Cipher, and all parts thereof, shall be and remain
vested solely in the Grand Lodge. 1966, pp. 147-148.
42-13 All sales of the authorized Ritual Cipher, and all parts thereof, shall
be made by the Grand Secretary's Office, through the Secretaries of the
constituent lodges, and shall be only to and for Master Masons. 1966,
pp. 147-148.
42-14 The use for the purpose of instruction of, or learning by candidates,
of any book, document or paper, written or printed, or in cipher,
purporting to be the secret ritual of Freemasonry, other than the
authorized Ritual Cipher (or parts thereof) copyrighted by this Grand
Lodge, is prohibited. 1966, pp. 147-148.
42-15 Master Masons may, except as otherwise herein restricted, possess
and use such authorized Ritual Ciphers as are copyrighted by this
Grand Lodge. 1966, pp. 147-148.
42-16 It is unmasonic conduct to sell, give, or lend any authorized Ritual
Cipher, or any part or parts thereof, to a profane, an Entered
Apprentice, or a Fellow Craft Mason, except that a Worshipful Master
is authorized, but not required, to lend to Entered Apprentice Masons,
to Fellow Craft Masons, and to Master Masons the copyrighted pages
solely covering the examinations for those respective degrees. 1966,
pp. 147-148.

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 RITUAL
The display or use of any authorized Ritual Cipher, or any parts 42-17
thereof, in open lodge, a Lodge of Instruction, a District Grand Lodge
of Instruction, or Grand Lodge, is prohibited. 1966, pp. 147-148.

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 LODGE CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

LODGE CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

The use of loose leaf binders for the minute books of lodges is 43-01
permitted. 1918, p. 163; 1920, pp. 56, 152.
The Secretary shall issue printed notices to members, to be sent in 43-02
sealed envelopes, or have the option to send via electronic mail (if so
requested by the recipient), containing names of petitioners for
membership by initiation or affiliation, for dual membership, applicants
for restoration to membership after suspension for more than five years
for non-payment of dues, and any other applications by either a profane
or a Master Mason to become a member of a lodge. 1948, pp. 61, 128,
130; 1955, pp. 70, 151-152; 1991, p. 114; 2005.
No lodge shall distribute any literature, other than that relating to the 43-03
lodge, its members or any Craftsmen's Club or similar organization,
unless such literature is obtained from or approved by the Grand Lodge
or is approved by the Grand Master. 1956, pp. 95, 202.
A Secretary may not lawfully receive, credit, or report as money 43-04
paid to him, on lodge account, a check dated in advance, a due bill, or a
promissory note. 1886, p. 63.
Members of lodges more than twelve months in arrears for dues, 43-05
upon whom written demand for payment has been made by the
Secretary, by notice, mailed to their last known places of residence,
may be suspended in accordance with the requirements of the
Fourteenth and Seventeenth General Regulations, notwithstanding the
notice be returned as undelivered letter. 1874, p. 47; 1878, p. 254;
1887, p. 261; 1984, p. 99.
A summons must be in writing or print, issued by order of the 43-06
Master, signed by the Secretary, and authenticated by the seal of the
lodge. A verbal summons, given by the Master, is equally binding
upon the brother to whom it is given. 1867, p. 235; 1897, p. 174; 1882,
p. 60.
A newspaper notice is not a legal summons. 1878, p. 258. 43-07

A communication from a lodge in which both the name of the 43-08

Secretary and the seal of the lodge are printed is irregular and should
not be received. 1881, p. 384.
The publication and distribution of printed circulars advocating the 43-09
election of any brother to office is contrary to the spirit of Masonry and
the traditions of the Craft, and is absolutely forbidden. 1907, p. 132.
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43-10 Copies of all lodge trestle-boards, notices and printed matter sent to
its members shall be forwarded to the Grand Secretary's Office. 1934,
pp. 55, 107.
43-11 Reports of all rejections, suspensions, restorations and expulsions,
and the names of dimitted and affiliated brethren and dual members
shall be immediately reported by the lodges to the Grand Secretary.
1908, p. 102; 1953, pp. 178, 182.
43-12 Lodges are required to use a standard form, as prescribed, for the
annual reports of the fiduciary officers, same to be spread in full upon
the minutes of the regular communication of the lodge at which they
are received and a copy sent to every member of the lodge. 1923, pp.
366, 438.
43-13 The annual report of fiduciary officers of lodges shall be filed with
the office of the Grand Secretary on or before February 15 of each year.
1947, pp. 66, 124, 126.

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 SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION
In declaring the degree of punishment to be inflicted after conviction 44-01
by a trial for unmasonic conduct, a majority vote, by ballot, shall be
sufficient. 1949, pp. 71, 72, 129, 130, 144.
An elected officer of a lodge may be suspended from office only by 44-02
the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master. 1881, p. 383.
An officer of the Grand Lodge cannot be suspended by a lodge 44-03
during his term of office. 1887, p. 261.
A notice in the following form: "Brother . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., your 44-04
dues to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . are $ . . . . . . . . ." when accompanied by a
copy of the Fourteenth General Regulation, is a sufficient demand to
authorize action upon the suspension of a brother for the non-payment
of dues. 1882, p. 69.
A brother may not be suspended for non-payment of dues if prior to 44-05
the date specified for action by the lodge in accordance with the
Fourteenth General Regulation, he pay such arrearage. Dues which
have accumulated against the brother since the issuance of said notice
or demand is a matter for subsequent consideration, and requires a new
notice issued. 1907, p. 131.
When a brother suspended for non-payment of dues tenders to the 44-06
Secretary the amount of his indebtedness, the money should be
received and a receipt given for the same. It would not be proper for
the Master to order the money returned in case the lodge refused to
reinstate the brother. 1872, p. 457.
Suspension of a member takes effect immediately upon the 44-07
announcement of the requisite vote, without reference to approval of
the minutes. 1885, p. 232.
It is unlawful to suspend a member for non-payment of dues at an 44-08
emergent communication. 1872, p. 457.
A brother, while suspended for non-payment of dues, cannot visit 44-09
any lodge. 1864, p. 464.
Suspension does not relieve the suspended brother from his Masonic 44-10
obligations, nor does it deprive his lodge of jurisdiction over him.
1897, p. 274.
It is improper to print the names of suspended or expelled Masons in 44-11
circulars issued by lodges. 1877, p. 69.
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44-12 Definite suspension expires by its limitation, and expiration restores
the suspended brother to all rights and privileges held before
suspension, without action by the lodge. 1882, p. 60.
44-13 A trial is not necessary to authorize suspension for non-payment of
dues. 1881, p. 384.
44-14 A brother irregularly suspended cannot be reinstated, but the Grand
Lodge or the Grand Master may, when appealed to, declare such
suspension inoperative. 1882, p. 70; 1897, p. 174.
44-15 Balloting on Suspension for nonpayment of dues must be held on the
Master Mason Degree. 2003, pp. 166-167.

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 VISITORS

VISITORS
An Entered Apprentice Mason, Fellow Craft Mason, and a Master 45-01
Mason prior to his passing the Master Mason Examination, when
accompanied by one member of his lodge, may visit any lodge in this
Jurisdiction to witness any degree that he has taken. However, Master
Masons, prior to passing such examination, when properly vouched for,
may attend a Grand Lodge of Instruction or a District Lodge of
Instruction or an Evening of Instruction in any Masonic District. 1971,
pp. 42, 88; 1991, p. 114; 2004, p. 133; 2005
A Mason unaffiliated for more than six months cannot visit a lodge 45-02
in this jurisdiction. 1897, p. 137.
A visitor must prove himself to be a Master Mason or be regularly 45-03
vouched for as such. 1887, p. 261.
A brother desiring to visit a lodge (if not vouched for) should be 45-04
granted an examination, if his admission is not objected to. 1874, p.
47.
The examination of a visiting brother may be made by the Master or 45-05
a brother named by him for that purpose, at such time and place as he
may elect. 1870, p. 45; 1897, p. 173.
If a member of a lodge objects to the admission or continuance in the 45-06
lodge of a visiting brother (officers of the Grand Lodge excepted), it is
the duty of the Master to conduct an inquiry into the reason for the
objection, which must be for Masonic reasons. The Master shall,
thereafter, have the discretion to decide whether to exclude the visiting
brother or to overrule the objection. 1864, p. 466; 1873, p. 615; 2004,
pp. 139-140.

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VOTING -- BALLOTING AND VOTING SCHEDULE

The determination of all questions by members of lodges to be 46-01
decided by their votes, is by
First. The secret ballot, by balls and cubes, deposited in a box so 46-02
constructed as to conceal the act of selection and deposit.
Second. By written ballot. 46-03

Third. The manual or voting sign. 46-04

SCHEDULE FOR VOTING

The Secret Ballot by Necessary for 46-05
Balls and Cubes Affirmative Result Method

Petition for initiation Unanimous Secret Ballot 46-06

On initiation after objection Unanimous or only Secret Ballot 46-07
to an elected candidate one black cube
Petition for dual membership Two-thirds Secret Ballot 46-08
2005
Conferring and Rescind title of Two-thirds Secret Ballot 46-09
Honorary Member
On waiver of jurisdiction over 46-10
Entered Apprentice or Fellow Unanimous Secret Ballot
Craft when permitted
On waiver of penal jurisdiction 46-11
over petitioner Three-fourths Secret Ballot
On waiver of territorial jurisdiction 46-12
over petitioner Three-fourths Secret Ballot
On withdrawal of charges of 46-13
unmasonic conduct, upon Two-thirds Secret Ballot
written consent of all parties
On declaring degree of punishment 46-14
after trial and conviction Majority Secret Ballot
On suspension of member for non- 46-15
payment of dues Two-thirds Secret Ballot
On restoration within five years 46-16
from suspension for non-pay- Majority Secret Ballot
ment of dues
On restoration after five years from 46-17
suspension for non-payment of Unanimous Secret Ballot
dues
On restoration of membership, 46-18
when suspension is for any Unanimous Secret Ballot
cause other than non-payment of
dues

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The Written Ballot is used Necessary for

Exclusively--in Electing Affirmative Result Method
46-19 Grand Lodge Officers Majority Secret Ballot
46-20 Lodge Officers Majority Secret Ballot
The Manual Sign is used in voting
on
46-21 To withdraw petition for member-
ship before investigating com- Two-thirds Manual Sign
mittee has reported
46-22 Request for an extension of time
for initiation of an elected Majority Manual Sign
candidate
46-23 Request for dimit Majority Manual Sign
46-24 Request by a dual member for
certificate of withdrawal Majority Manual Sign
46-25 Request to be excused from voting Three-fourths Manual Sign
46-26 To empower brother to cast vote of
lodge in election of officers Unanimous Manual Sign
46-28 Request for certificate of good
standing to apply for dual No vote necessary
membership
46-29 On restoration after definite sus-
pension resulting from trial and No vote necessary
conviction

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 WARRANT

WARRANT
The warrant of a lodge, if arrested by the Grand Master, may be 47-01
restored to him, or the Grand Lodge; but only to the brethren from
whom it was taken. 1873, p. 614.
If the warrant of a lodge withdrawn by the Grand Master is returned 47-02
by the Grand Lodge, the officers of the lodge to whom the warrant is
returned will act as such until their successors are elected and installed,
as provided by the General Regulations, unless the lodge is authorized
by dispensation to hold an election. 1873, p. 615.
The Grand Lodge alone has the power to permanently deprive a 47-03
lodge of its warrant. The Grand Master may suspend its operation until
the next annual communication of the Grand Lodge. 1873, p. 614.

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WORSHIPFUL MASTER AND WARDENS

A brother who has been elected and served in a regular lodge as 48-01
either Senior or Junior Warden in any jurisdiction is eligible for
election as Master. 1868, p. 378.
A lodge may not prescribe the duties of its Master or Wardens. 48-02
1880, p. 55.
The Master only is authorized to appoint the subordinate officers of 48-03
his lodge, and to fill any vacancy that may occur among such officers
by reason of death, disability, removal or willful abstention from duty.
The Master, however, can only fill such vacancy temporarily, unless
such appointee be legally installed. When so installed he becomes a
permanent officer. 1880, p. 55; 1922, pp. 133, 158, 233; 1923, p. 433.
A Master has no authority to remove permanently an appointed 48-04
officer who has been duly installed. He may, however, deprive any
appointed officer who is guilty of any misconduct of his functions, and
fill the office temporarily at each communication of the lodge. 1877, p.
56.
The power of summoning the lodge is vested solely in the Master. 48-05
1875, p. 231; 1897, p. 174.
A summons must be in writing or print, issued by order of the 48-06
Master, signed by the Secretary, and authenticated by the seal of the
lodge. A verbal summons, given by the Master, is equally binding
upon the brother to whom it is given. 1867, p. 235; 1897, p. 174; 1882,
p. 60.
A Master has the right, before the minutes have been approved, to 48-07
order the record of any matter of business transacted in the lodge
expunged therefrom, for reasons valid in his own conscience, and in the
interest of peace and harmony, but he should exercise this right only in
extreme cases and with the utmost caution. 1886, p. 63.
The Master has the power to postpone action on any motion made 48-08
before the lodge, but if he uses this power improperly he is amenable to
the Grand Lodge for misrule. 1871, p. 244.
The Master may refuse to sign an order for the payment of money if, 48-09
in his judgment, it is to be improperly applied. 1871, p. 244.
The Master cannot be required to give his reasons for the exercise of 48-10
his discretion. 1880, p. 55.

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48-11 For the opening or closing of a lodge, the transaction of business or
conferring of a degree, it is necessary that the Master or a Warden of
the lodge shall be present in custody of the warrant. 1887, p. 261;
1897, p. 173.
48-12 The Master has the right to place either of his Wardens, or a brother
from the floor, in the East, and permit him to confer any of the degrees.
1867, p. 235.
48-13 In the absence of the Master, the Senior Warden is authorized to
occupy the East, and do all the work appertaining to that station, except
to install officers. 1868, p. 378.
48-14 The Senior Warden, in an emergency, as in the case of the death,
absence or sickness of the Master, so that his order cannot be had, may
call an emergent communication of the lodge; and if the Senior Warden
is similarly conditioned, as well as the Master, the Junior Warden may
exercise the same authority. 1871, p. 244.

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 BY-LAWS – SUGGESTED

BY-LAWS -- SUGGESTED FORM

(Proceedings 1931, p. 364; 1958, pp. 163-164)

BY-LAWS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lodge No. . . . . ., Free and Accepted Masons, of 49-01

the (City) of . . . . . . . . . . . . ., State of New Jersey, constituted by and
under authority of a Warrant issued by the Grand Lodge of the Most
Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons for the
State of New Jersey, on the . . . . . . . . day of . . . . . . . . . . . ., A.D. 20 . .
. . ., A.L. 59 . . . . ..

ARTICLE I

COMMUNICATIONS

The regular communications of this lodge shall be held on the (first 49-02
and third Mondays) of each month (except during the months of July
and August, legal holidays, and during the annual meeting of the Grand
Lodge). The hour of meeting shall be . . . . . . . o'clock P.M.; the
Worshipful Master may, in his discretion, open regular
communications up to one hour earlier, provided that due and timely
notice shall be given to every member and that no business is
transacted until the regular hour of opening.

ARTICLE II

OFFICERS

Section 1. In addition to the officers prescribed by the Manual, the 49-03

Worshipful Master may appoint an additional Chaplain.
Section 2. In addition to the duties prescribed in the Manual, it shall
be the duty of the Treasurer and Secretary to render annual reports at
the first regular communication in January.

ARTICLE III

PROXY

At the annual communication there shall be elected a proxy to the 49-04

Grand Lodge.

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ARTICLE IV

TRUSTEES

49-05 Section 1. The Board of Trustees shall consist of three members, one
of whom shall be elected at the first annual communication for one
year, one for two years and one for three years, and thereafter, at each
annual election, one Trustee shall be elected for a term of three years.
Section 2. A Trustee may also hold an elective or appointive office
in the lodge.
Section 3. The duties of the Trustees shall be to receive, hold, care
for, and invest, under the direction of the lodge, all funds and property
committed to their care.
They shall promptly report to the lodge in writing each investment
made by them. They shall keep themselves informed as to the
conditions relating to any security or investment of the lodge funds and
shall promptly report to the lodge in writing any matter affecting such
investment or security. They shall keep all securities of the lodge in a
safe deposit box in the name of the lodge. They shall have general
charge and supervision of the lodge room, furniture and property of the
lodge and shall see that the same is kept properly insured at all times.
They shall render an annual report at the first regular communication
in January, giving a full account of all receipts and disbursements and
an itemized statement of all investments and property held by them.
Section 4. Lodge funds shall be invested only as directed by the
lodge and in such investments as may be lawful for funds of savings
and fiduciary institutions of the State of New Jersey.

ARTICLE V

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

49-06 Section 1. At the Annual Communication, immediately after the

opening of the lodge, the Secretary shall place the ballot-box upon his
table, wherein any member of the lodge may place nominations for any
or all of the elective officers, which nominations shall be read for the
information of the lodge, before proceeding with the election.
Section 2. No brother shall be eligible to hold any office unless he be
present to signify his acceptance thereof, or has authorized some one
present to accept for him.
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ARTICLE VI

COMMITTEES

The Worshipful Master shall appoint the following Committees: 49-07

A Standing Committee of three, through whom the supplies shall be

ordered, and by whom all bills of indebtedness shall be audited;
A Relief Committee of three, who shall officiate as almoners;
An Auditing Committee of three, not holding other office, whose
duty it shall be to examine the books, accounts and reports of the
Treasurer, Secretary and Trustees, and report in writing upon the
correctness of the same at the next regular communication after the
reports of said officers and trustees shall have been received, and at
such other times as directed.

ARTICLE VII

FEES AND DUES

Section 1. The initiation fee shall be . . . . . . . dollars, . . . . . dollars 49-08

of which shall accompany the petition, the balance to be paid before
initiation. There shall also be paid by each candidate, prior to his
initiation, such sum as the Grand Lodge shall determine from time to
time, as an initial contribution to charity, to be applied specifically to
the maintenance of the Masonic Home Fund.
Section 2. The annual dues shall be . . . . . . . dollars, plus all Grand
Lodge Assessments heretofore or hereafter levied, payable in advance,
provided, however, that upon granting a dimit, the lodge shall remit
such portion of the dues as shall be unearned.

ARTICLE VIII

LIFE MEMBERSHIP
(This Article is optional)
Any Master Mason, a member of this lodge, who is not indebted to 49-09
this lodge, or to the Grand Lodge, may become a life member upon
payment in advance of (a sum equivalent to at least ten times the
amount of the annual dues) and such life member shall be exempt from
future payment of dues to the lodge.

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ARTICLE IX

MASONIC LAW

49-10 This lodge shall be at all times subject to and be governed by the
provisions of Masonic Law as contained in the Landmarks,
Constitution and Laws and Manual of the Grand Lodge.

ARTICLE X

AMENDMENTS

49-11 Amendments to these by-laws must be presented in writing at a

regular communication of the lodge and action thereon postponed until
the next regular communication, and then shall require the assent of a
majority of the members present for their adoption. Due and timely
notice of proposed amendments must be mailed to each member at his
last known address before action is taken. Amendments shall take
effect when approved by the Grand Master.

FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO ACCOMPANY BY-LAWS AND

AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL OF THE
GRAND MASTER

49-12 The foregoing (amendments to the) By-Laws of . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lodge, No. . . . . . ., F.&A.M., were duly adopted at a regular
communication of the lodge held on . . . . . . . . . . . . ., after due notice of
the proposed change sent to the members of the lodge in accordance
with the Constitution and Laws of Grand Lodge, and the By-Laws of
this lodge.
......................
[SEAL] (Signature of Secretary)

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 OPEN INSTALLATION OF LODGE OFFICERS

OPEN INSTALLATION OF LODGE OFFICERS

1. An open installation of lodge officers is permissible only if the
members of the lodge shall have voted therefor and the District
Deputy Grand Master of the District shall have authorized the
same.
2. The District Deputy Grand Master shall authorize open installation
only after he shall have thoroughly satisfied himself that the
installation will be conducted in a dignified and commendable
manner.
3. The District Deputy Grand Master of the District or any other
qualified person designated by him, shall attend personally, and the
installation shall at all times be under the supervision of the
District Deputy Grand Master or his authorized representative.
4. The secretary shall keep a record of the meeting, and of the
installation, and such record of attendance as he deems advisable,
which record shall be read at the next regular communication of
the lodge.
5. Open installations of officers must be in the lodge-room where the
lodge regularly meets or is authorized to meet.
6. The open installation of officers shall not be conducted while a
lodge is open or on refreshment.
7. The letter "G" shall be lighted and the 3 Great Lights shall be
arranged, and the 3 Lesser Lights lighted, all informally, before the
guests are admitted to the lodge-room.
8. Aprons and collars shall be worn by all lodge (and Grand Lodge)
officers and aprons by all Master Masons during the installation.
9. No Masonic signs shall be given at any time during the installation
ceremony.
10. There shall be no vouching for Masonic visitors during the
installation ceremony.
11. The outer door shall be kept closed during the installation and
when opened by permission or authorization of the Worshipful
Master to admit persons, no knocks shall be given.
12. The installation shall be in accordance with the ritual as prescribed
for such occasion.

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13. Except for the prayers and the Ancient Charges, which may be
read, the entire installation ceremony must be delivered from
memory.
14. A Worshipful Master-elect shall be qualified in his own lodge, at a
regular or emergent communication thereof.
15. The Master-elect must be installed by a Worshipful Master or a
Past Master. All other officers may be installed by any qualified
Mason.
16. Non-masons shall not participate in the installation ceremony in
any way.
17. Only members of the fraternity and their invited female and male
relatives and friends, including children shall be admitted.
18. The Worshipful Master shall have complete authority, and he
alone, to determine who shall be excluded from the lodge-room.
19. The Worshipful Master may permit presentations while the Great
and Lesser Lights are lighted, but only by Masons and items of
appropriate Masonic significance, such as a gavel, apron, jewel,
etc.
20. Trestle boards may include a reference to the open installation but
must include a statement that admission will be limited to members
and invited relatives and friends.
21. The letter "G" and the 3 Lesser Lights shall be extinguished, and
the 3 Great Lights disarranged informally after the installation.
22. In a building in which an open installation of officers is held, no
alcoholic beverages shall be served to, or consumed by, any of
those in attendance thereat, either before or during the installation
ceremony. 1971, pp. 46, 47, 88, 89, 90.

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 INDEX
(NOTE: The character "&c." refers to succeeding section or sections.)
ABSENCE OR DISABILITY See DEATH, DISABILITY AND
VACANCIES
ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTION TO GRAND LODGE OFFICE 3-11A
ACCUSED 13-12 &c.
ACCUSER 13-07 &c.
ACTING MASTER 48-13 &c.
ACTION BY LODGE ON CHARGES AND COUNTER CHARGES 13-
01; 13-31 &c.
ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER 3-56
ADVANCEMENT OF CANDIDATES 4-04
Ballot by lodge 19-04; 19-10
Correspondence with other Grand Jurisdictions 19-12
Courtesy degrees 4-03
Defined 19-01
Delayed 19-11
Objections 12-11
Refund to candidate 19-15 &c.
Refusal of lodge to advance candidate 19-10
Stay by Worshipful Master 19-10
Time for advancement 19-11
Vote by lodge 19-04; 19-10
ADVISORY COMMITTEE 21-01 &c.
AFFILIATION 9-01 &c.
Applicant vouched for 9-03
Ballot 9-03 &c.
Committee of Investigation 9-02
Dimit 9-04 &c.
Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts 19-16 &c.
Fees 18-23; 18-25; 18-29 &c.
Masonic Home Fee 18-23; 18-29
Petition 9-01
Reaffiliation 4-09
Rejection 40-01 &c.
Secretary's duty 9-01
Territorial jurisdiction 28-00 &c.
Time
Ballot 4-04
Demit 9-05
Unaffiliated brother may apply 4-09; 9-04
Vote 9-03 &c.
Vouched for 9-03
AGE OF PETITIONER 12-02
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 29-22 &c.

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ALLEGIANCE, PLEDGE OF 29-24
ALTERATION OF BROTHER'S RECORD AFTER DEATH 20-04
AMENDMENTS
By-Laws of
Grand Lodge 3-94
Lodges 11-02 &c.
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey 34-34
Constitution of Grand Lodge 2-23
General Regulations of Grand Lodge 4-20
ANCIENT CHARGES (of 1722) 8-01 &c.
ANCIENT CRAFT MASONRY 6-10
ANCIENT MASONIC REGULATIONS 4-01 &c.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATIONS
Grand Lodge 3-01
Aprons 39-03 &c.
Attendance limitation by Federal or other regulations 2-19 &c.
Ballot 2-10; 3-13 &c.
Date 3-01
Dress 3-05
Emergent Communication 2-05
Expenses 3-06
Grand Master's decision 3-79
Lodge representation 2-06
Meeting dates 2-05; 3-01
Members present 3-02
Motions See MOTIONS
Order of business 3-36 &c.
Penalty for non-representation of lodge 3-04
Proxy at installation of officers 3-18
Proxy of lodge 2-06
Quorum 3-34
Rules of Order 3-78 &c.
Seating 3-35
Speaking at 3-80 &c.
Vote 2-09
Lodges
Business transacted 30-04
Election See ELECTION OF LODGE OFFICERS
Installation See INSTALLATION OF LODGE OFFICERS
When and where held 30-03
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey 34-02
ANNUAL REPORT See REPORTS
ANNUITY AGREEMENTS 34-32
APPEALS See CHARGES -- CODE FOR TRIALS
APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES COMMITTEE 3-46 &c.

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APPEALS FOR FUNDS 29-07
APPLICATION See PETITIONS
APPROPRIATIONS 21-08
APRONS See REGALIA
ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE 21-23
ASSESSMENTS See DUES, FEES AND ASSESSMENTS
ASSETS OF
Demised lodge 4-13
Lodges used for temples, etc. 26-17 &c.
ATHEIST 5-01; 5-07; 6-01
AUDIT COMMITTEE 3-49
BALLOT
Advancement of candidate 19-10; 19-04
Ballot box, etc. 10-08
Black cubes 10-08; 10-09A; 10-15 &c.; 11-12
Collective ballot prohibited 10-09
Consolidation of lodges 37-11
Discussion before and after ballot 10-06; 10-21
Dual members 17-07
Election See ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE
OFFICERS; and ELECTION OF LODGE OFFICERS
Excuse from balloting 10-03
Form 10-22
Grand Lodge 2-10; 3-13 &c.
Individual ballot 10-09
Majority vote
Grand Lodge Office 2-10
Lodge Office 30-12
Merger of lodges 37-11
Motion to prevent ballot 10-21
On objections 12-11
Physical inability to ballot 10-03
Printed ballots prohibited 30-09
Proxy to ballot prohibited 10-07
Refusal to vote 13-24
Regular communication 4-04; 4-14; 37-10
Rejection See REJECTION
Report of Investigating Committee 4-04; 10-21
Result, final 10-13 &c.
Right to vote 10-01; 10-10 &c.
Schedule for voting 46-01 &c.
Second ballot 10-15 &c.
Secret 10-05 &c.
Secretary to check with Grand Secretary 12-07 &c.
Time for 10-21
Two black cubes 10-16
Tyler 10-02
Unmasonic ballot 10-04
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 Voting schedule 46-01 &c.
Wardens' inspection 10-12
White balls 10-08
Withdrawal prohibited 10-18
Worshipful Master
Admittance of members during and between ballots 10-10 &c.
Announcement of result of ballot 10-12 &c.
Deferral of ballot 10-21
Disarrangement of ballot box 10-17
Excuse of member from voting 10-03
Ordering new ballot 10-16; 11-12
Retraction of declaration of result of ballot 10-15
BEER 29-22 &c.
BEQUEST 32-02; 33-07
BILLS 20-12
BLACK CUBES 10-08; 10-09A; 10-15 &c.; 11-12
BLANK BALLOTS 30-10
BLUE MEMBERSHIP CARD 36-01
BONDS OF LODGE AND GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 3-10A(3)
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE 3-50
BUDGET OF GRAND LODGE 3-50; 21-05
BUILDING PLANS, FINANCES, ETC. 26-11
BURIAL 20-02 &c.
BUSINESS AT ANNUAL COMMUNICATION 3-36 &c.; 30-04
BY-LAWS OF GRAND LODGE 3-01 &c.
BY-LAWS OF LODGES
Addition of dues for Masonic Club, Temple Associations, etc. 18-16
Amend proposed amendment 11-04
Amendment procedure 11-01 &c.
Approval by
Grand Lodge Committee 11-05
Grand Master 11-01
Certificate of adoption 49-12
Conformation to Grand Lodge Laws 4-12; 11-01
Consolidation of lodges 37-22
Contents 11-08
Describing Masonic offenses 11-09
Dues for Masonic Clubs, etc. 18-16
Early opening of lodge 11-07
Exclusion of visitors at annual election 30-05
Fixing time for rejected candidate to renew petition 40-05
Form, suggested 49-01 &c.
Grand Lodge Committee 3-51
Life membership dues 18-11
Masonic Temple provisions 18-16
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 Merger of lodges 37-22
Notice to
Grand Secretary 11-05 &c.
Lodge members 11-03
Permission for early opening of communications 11-07
Prescription of
Different rates of dues 11-11
Masonic offenses or penalties 11-09
Prohibition of members in arrears from
Holding office 11-10
Voting 10-01
Provision for representatives to Temple Associations and Relief Boards
11-08
Requirements for
Candidate to present self for degree 19-05
Treasurer to pay certain funds 11-13
Worshipful Master to call emergent communication 29-15 &c.
Worshipful Master to order new ballot 11-12
Restrictions 11-01 &c.
Right to make 4-12; 11-01 &c.
Sample form 49-01 &c.
Sending to Grand Secretary 11-06
Signature of new members 35-02
Subject to Grand Lodge Laws 4-12
Suggested form 49-01 &c.
Triplicate copies 11-06
Written proposal for amendment 11-02
CANDIDATES
Advancement See ADVANCEMENT OF CANDIDATES
Affiliation See AFFILIATION
Age 12-02
Application See PETITIONS
Attempt to influence to apply elsewhere 13-22
Ballot See BALLOT
Check dated in advance 43-04
Color 12-01
Consolidated lodges 37-26
Degrees, more than one 19-06
Discussion about candidates 40-01
English language, knowledge of 12-03
Examination 19-02
Failure to present self for initiation 12-12 &c.
Grand Secretary's report to lodge 12-07 &c.
Initiation fee 18-32
Jurisdiction See JURISDICTION
Name in Trestle-Board 43-02
Petition See PETITIONS
Physical condition 12-09 &c.
Previous application 12-06 &c.
Qualifications 6-05; 8-04; 12-01 &c.
Race of 12-01
Refund of initiation fee 18-26
Refusal to confer degrees 12-11

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 Rejection See REJECTION
Residence requirement 12-05
Right of election forfeited 12-12
Seafaring man 28-01
Secretary's inquiry from Grand Secretary 12-07
Solicitation 6-05
Visible physical defect 12-10
Voting
Advancement of candidate 19-04
Extension of time for initiation 12-12
CARDS, MEMBERSHIP AND RECEIPT 36-01 &c.
CEREMONIES, CHANGE IN 42-01
CERTIFICATES
Blue cards 36-01; 36-05
Consolidation of lodges 37-12
Dual Membership See DUAL AND MULTIPLE MEMBERSHIP
Good standing 17-04
Honorary membership 35-05
Lieu of dimit 15-17
Life membership 36-02
Merger of lodges 37-12 &c.
Traveling 36-03
Visitors 36-01 &c.
Withdrawal 17-11
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
Grand Lodge 1-01 &c.
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey 33-01 &c.
Temple associations 26-17 &c.
CHAIN LETTERS 26-12
CHANCES 13-26 &c.
CHANGES IN FORMS AND CEREMONIES 42-01
CHAPTERS
DeMolay 21-25 &c.; 29-34
Royal Arch 5-15
CHARGE DELIVERED AT DEGREES 4-07
CHARGES, ANCIENT (of 1722) 8-01 &c.
CHARGES -- CODE FOR TRIALS 13-01 &c.
Accusation 13-29
Charges 13-15 &c.
Committee of inquiry 13-31
Counter charges 13-32 &c.
Form of 13-30 &c.
Notification
Forms 13-39 to 13-41
To accused 13-30; 13-39
To accuser 13-30; 13-39
To Grand Master 13-41
-- Index 6 --
 Presentation to lodges 13-32
Refusal of lodge to accept 13-34
Regular communication 13-33
Service on accused 13-32
Signature 13-29
Specifications 13-30 &c.
Withdrawal 13-36; 13-76
Accused 13-12 &c.
Dual member 13-14
Entered Apprentice 13-16
Fellow Craft 13-16
Grand Lodge Officer 13-20
Master 13-17 to 13-19
Non-resident member 13-13
Resident but not member 13-14
Suspended Mason 13-15
Unaffiliated Mason 13-14
Vote on punishment 13-01; 13-83 &c.
Warden 13-17 to 13-19
Worshipful Master 13-17 to 13-19
Accuser 13-07 &c.
Affiliated Mason 13-09
Aggrieved member 13-08
Junior Warden 13-11
Master Mason 13-08
Unaffiliated Mason 13-10
Vote on Punishment 13-83 &c.
Adjournment of trial 13-49
Answer by defendant 13-35
Appeal to Grand Lodge 13-98 &c.
By accused 13-98
By accuser 13-98
By whom 13-98
Demit during 13-99 &c.
Forms 13-103 &c.
Grand Lodge Committee 13-105 &c.
Notice to lodge 13-102
Record to Grand Secretary 13-102
Time for 13-98
Balloting 13-01; 13-85 to 13-88
Committees
Appeals and Grievances 13-105
Inquiry 13-31
Trial of Charges 13-02
Confession of guilt 13-05; 13-74
Conviction in courts 13-06; 13-73
Costs and expenses 13-76
Testimony, if depositions 13-58
Trial 13-76 &c.
Withdrawal of charges 13-76
Counsel 13-37 &c.; 13-59 to 13-75
Counter charges 13-32 &c.; 13-45

-- Index 7 --
Defendant's
Answer 13-35
Plea 13-66
Depositions before trial 13-51 &c.
Demit after notice to appear 13-99 &c.
Dismissal of charges 13-34; 13-61; 13-79
Dual member, loss of membership 17-13
Entered Apprentice as accused 13-16
Expenses
Testimony, if deposition 13-58
Trial 13-76
Withdrawal of charges 13-76
Expulsion only after trial 13-05
Evidence 13-72 &c.
Fellow Craft as accused 13-15
Forms
Appeal 13-103 &c.
Charges 13-30
Notice to
Accused 13-39
Convicted brother 13-82
Grand Master 13-41
Grand Secretary 13-97
Summons to
Members 13-80
Witness 13-50
Grand Lodge Officer as accused 13-20
Innocence presumed 13-72
Necessity for trial 13-05
Notice to
Accused 13-30; 13-39; 13-82; 13-94
Accuser 13-38
Convicted brother 13-82
Grand Master 13-41
Grand Secretary 13-97
Lodge, report of trial panel 13-78
Oath of witness 13-68 &c.
Objections during trial proceedings 13-59 &c.
Obligation of Master Masons 13-68; 13-54
Place of trial 13-46
Preamble 13-04
Presumption of innocence 13-72
Punishment proceedings 13-83 &c.
Argument of counsel 13-85
Ballot 13-87 &c.
Counsel vote 13-86
Determination of degree of punishment 13-85
Grades of punishment 13-89
Majority ballot 13-85
Notice of punishment to
Convicted brother 13-94
Grand Secretary 13-97
Questions by members 13-85
Reading of charges, specifications and verdict 13-84
-- Index 8 --
 Regular communication 13-83
Result if no penalty provided 13-93
Vote 13-86 &c.
Regular communication
Charges presented 13-32
Punishment proceedings 13-83
Report to lodge of testimony and verdict 13-77 &c.
Right to Appeal 13-98
Secretary of Trial Committee 13-44
Service of notice by mail 13-32; 13-81
Summons to witnesses
Members 13-49
Witness 13-80
Testimony 13-67 &c.
Trial
Absence of
Accused 13-63
Accuser 13-61
Accused testify 13-67
Adjournment 13-62
Depositions 13-51 &c.
Discussion by accuser, accused, counsel 13-75
Dismissal of charges 13-34; 13-61; 13-79
Evidence
Confession of guilt 13-05; 13-74
Conviction, record of 13-06; 13-73
Depositions 13-51 &c.
Interrogation of witnesses 13-55; 13-71
Presumption of innocence 13-72
Record of conviction 13-73
Notice to accused and accuser 13-39
Objections during trial proceedings 13-60
Persons at trial
Excluded 13-64
Permitted 13-59
Place of trial 13-46
Plea of accused 13-66
Questions at 13-67 &c.
Reading of charges and specifications 13-66
Report to lodge of testimony and verdict 13-77
Secretary 13-44
Suspended member as accused 13-15
Witnesses See Witnesses under this Title
Trial Panel
Alteration of charges or specifications 13-48
Chairman 13-42
Counsel 13-37
Designation to hear trial 13-42
Duties 13-02
Expenses thereof 13-76
Secretary of Panel 13-44
Standing Committee 3-63; 3-65
Unmasonic conduct
Attempt to influence candidate to petition other lodge 13-22
-- Index 9 --
 Ballot against petitioner under certain circumstances 13-25
Compel payment of dues for certain organizations 13-27
Grand gratuity to Worshipful Master for life membership 13-28
Make false statements in
Reporting as Committee of Investigation 13-23
Vouching for petitioners 13-23
Prescribed in by-laws of lodges 11-09
Refusal to vote when required 13-24
Ritual ciphers 42-16
Sale of lottery tickets or chances 13-26 &c.
Solicitation of votes 43-09
Violation of moral law 13-21
Verdict
Guilty 13-75 &c.
Not Guilty 13-75 &c.
Report to lodge 13-77 &c.
Vote required by Trial Committee or Panel 13-75
Voting schedule by
Lodge to
Declare punishment 13-01; 13-85
Permit withdrawal of charges 13-01
Receive charges 13-01
Trial Panel
Decision, after trial 13-75
Warden as accused 13-17
Withdrawal of charges 13-36; 13-76
Witnesses
Accused brother 13-67
Exclusion from room 13-64
Expelled Mason 13-70
Inability of accused to attend 13-63
Inability of accuser to attend 13-61
Master Mason 13-68
Non-Mason 13-69
Oath of witness 13-69
Obligation of Master Mason 13-68
Questioning by 13-71
Summons, etc. 14-49 &c.
Worshipful Master as accused 13-17 &c.
CHARITABLE STATUS 33-09; 34-43
CHARITY FUNDS 21-14 &c.
CHARTER See WARRANT
CHECK DATED IN ADVANCE 43-04
CIPHERS See RITUAL
CIRCULARS See LODGE NOTICES, TRESTLEBOARDS AND
SUMMONSES
CIVIL RIGHTS OF MEMBERS 29-27
CLOSING OF LODGE See OPENING OR CLOSING OF LODGES

-- Index 10 --
CODE BOOKS 42-11 &c.
CODE, OMIT AND PRINT DECISIONS 24-03
COLLARS See REGALIA
COLLECTIVE BALLOTING 10-09
COLOR OF CANDIDATE 12-01
COMMANDERIES, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR 5-15
COMMITTEE FOR TRIAL OF CHARGES 3-63
COMMITTEE OF INVESTIGATION
Appointment
After waiver 14-02
By Worshipful Master 14-01
Ballot to follow report 10-21
Delay in reporting 14-09
Discharge of committee 14-09
Duties 14-04
Forms from Grand Secretary 10-22
Motion to prevent ballot 10-21
Proposer on committee 14-03
Report
At regular communication 4-04
Forms 10-22
Presentation to lodge 38-06
Time for 14-05
Waiver, committee for 14-02
Resolution naming members 14-01
COMMITTEES OF GRAND LODGE See GRAND LODGE
COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AWARDS 21-24 &c.
COMMUNICATIONS See ANNUAL COMMUNICATIONS;
EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONS; and REGULAR
COMMUNICATIONS
COMPENSATION See SALARIES
COMPLETION OF ALL DEGREES 29-12
CONCURRENT TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 28-00
CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS 5-16
CONFERENCE OF GRAND SECRETARIES 5-16
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES See INITIATION
CONSOLIDATION See MERGED OR CONSOLIDATED LODGES
CONSTITUTION
Amending Grand Lodge 2-23
Grand Lodge 2-01 &c.

-- Index 11 --
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS COMMITTEE 3-51
CONTRIBUTION, SOLICITATION 29-33
CONVICTION, RECORD OF 13-73
COORDINATE BODIES See ORGANIZATIONS
CORPORATE NAME
Grand Lodge 2-01
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey 33-03
CORRESPONDENCE OF LODGES See LODGE NOTICES,
TRESTLEBOARDS AND SUMMONSES
COUNCILS, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS 5-15
COUNSEL 13-37 &c.
COURTESY
Degrees 4-03
Funeral services 20-05 &c.
COXE, DANIEL 35-10 &c.
CRIMINAL
Conviction 13-06; 13-73 &c.
Funeral for 20-02
DEATH, DISABILITY AND VACANCIES
District Deputy Grand Master 3-15
Grand Secretary 3-23
Grand Treasurer 3-21
Officer
Lodge 48-03
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey 34-26
Record alteration after death 20-04
Senior Warden 48-14
Worshipful Master 48-13 &c.
Worshipful Master-elect 30-18
DEBATE CESSATION IN GRAND LODGE 3-82
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES 7-01 &c.
DEDICATION OF LODGE ROOMS OR BUILDINGS 29-29 &c.
DEFECTS, VISIBLE PHYSICAL 12-10
DEFINITE SUSPENSION 13-90
DEGREES 4-03 See also INITIATION; OBJECTIONS; RITUAL;
CANDIDATES
DEITY 5-01; 5-07; 6-01
DEMAND FOR PAYMENT OF DUES 44-04
DEMISED LODGES See EXTINCT LODGES
DE MOLAY 21-25 &c.; 29-34
-- Index 12 --
DEPOSITORY LIABILITY COVERAGE 3-10A (3)
DEPUTY GRAND MASTER, SENIOR AND JUNIOR GRAND
WARDENS
Advisory Committee Members 21-01
Assume duties of Grand Master 3-19
Election 2-10
Grand Lodge Advisory Committee 21-01
Grand Lodge Charity Fund Committee 21-15
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey 34-09; 34-27
Officers of Grand Lodge 2-02
Sign Warrant for new lodge 2-13
DEPUTY GRAND SECRETARY
Assume duties of Grand Secretary 3-23
Duty if charges preferred against Master or Warden 13-19
Elected 2-10
Officer of Grand Lodge 2-02
DEVISES 3-91; 33-07
DIAMOND TOKENS 35-08
DIMITS 15-01 &c.
Affiliation See AFFILIATION
After notice of appeal 13-99 &c.; 15-14 &c.
Application for 15-03
Ballot for 15-01
Certificate in lieu of dimit 15-17
Charter of new lodge, dimits for 15-11
Conditions for dimit 15-06
Constitution of new lodge, dimits for 15-12
Denial 15-01
Dual member 4-09; 15-19; 17-09
Dues remitted 18-35
Duplicate dimit 15-17
Entered Apprentices 15-02; 19-15
Face of dimit marked 9-06
Fee 18-28
Fellow Crafts 15-02; 19-15
Filing 9-05
Grand Lodge certificate, having effect of dimit 15-18
Lost dimit 15-17
Master Masons receiving 15-02
Membership affected by affiliation 9-05
Membership severed by dimit 15-07
New lodge, dimit for 15-12
Notation on dimit 15-09
Property of lodge when filed 15-10
Reasons for requesting 15-04
Refusal to grant 15-01
Reinstatement after dimit 4-09
Rejoining after dimit 4-09
Remission of dues 18-35
Removal from vicinage as condition 15-06
Requirements of regular dimit 15-13
-- Index 13 --
 Report to Grand Secretary 43-11
Return of dimit to rejected petitioner 15-16
Return of unearned dues 18-35
Right of visitation 45-02
Severance of membership 15-19
Signature on 15-08
Time for filing 9-05
Visitation limitations 45-02
Vote for 15-01
Warranting of new lodge, dimits for 15-12
DIMITTED BROTHER, RESUMPTION OF MEMBERSHIP 4-09
DISABILITY See DEATH, DISABILITY AND VACANCIES
DISCHARGE OF LODGE COMMITTEE 14-09
DISCIPLINE 4-11; 6-07; 13-04 &c.
DISCUSSION ON PETITIONER 10-06; 10-21
DISPENSATIONS
Fee for New Lodge 3-09
Funeral service for unaffiliated Mason 20-03
Issuance by whom 3-19; 16-02
New lodge See NEW LODGE
Period of validity 3-19; 26-14
Recall 26-14
DISPENSATIONS AND WARRANTS COMMITTEE 3-52
DISTANCE BETWEEN MERGING OR CONSOLIDATING LODGES
37-01
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS
Absence or disability at Grand Lodge 3-15
Annual report to Grand Master 3-28
Appointment by Grand Master 3-27
Authorize funeral, other processions 16-02
Ballot boxes at Grand Lodge 3-14
Decide questions of Masonic law 16-02
Dispensations 16-02
District Lodge of Instruction 3-24 &c.; 16-01
Duties and powers 3-28
Grand Lodge of Instruction 16-01
Lodge of Instruction 16-01
Masonic Districts 3-26
Officers of Grand Lodge 2-02; 16-01 &c.
Official visits 3-28
Title of Past District Deputies 16-03
DISTRICT LODGE OF INSTRUCTION 16-01
DISTRICTS
Masonic 3-26
Seating in Grand Lodge 3-35
DUAL AND MULTIPLE MEMBERSHIP
-- Index 14 --
Allowed 17-01
Appeal after trial on charges 13-99 &c.
Application for 17-06
Application, same course as for affiliation 17-06
Assessment for Masonic Home 18-31
Ballot for
Certificate of good standing 17-04 &c.
Certificate of withdrawal 15-19; 17-11
Dual members 38-01; 46-08
Certificate of good standing 17-04 &c.
After notice of appeal 13-99 &c.; 15-14 &c.
Application for 17-04
Ballot 17-04
Conditions for 15-06
Face of certificate marking 9-06; 15-16
Fee for granting 18-28
Filing 17-07 &c.
Forms from Grand Secretary 17-16
Issuance by officers 17-04
Property of lodge 17-10
Reasons for request 15-04
Requirement for 17-06
Return to rejected applicant 15-16
Seal of lodge 17-04 &c.
Signatures on certificates 17-05
Time for filing 17-10
Vote for 17-04
Certificate of withdrawal
After notice of appeal 13-99 &c.; 15-14 &c.
Application for 15-19; 17-11
Application, same course as application for dimit 15-19
Effect of 15-07
Fee for granting 18-28
Forms from Grand Secretary 17-16
Issuance by officers 17-06
Reasons for 15-04
Refusal to grant 15-01
Signatures on certificate 17-04; 17-06
Vote for 15-01
Completing membership 17-07 &c.
Correspondence between lodges 17-17
Definition of dual membership 17-02
Demit 4-09; 15-19; 17-09
Dues and dues cards 18-01
Expulsion 17-13 &c.
Fees 18-31
Filing certificate of good standing 17-07 &c.
Forms covering dual membership 17-16
Holding more than one office by dual member 17-03
Loss of membership in one lodge 17-12
Masonic Home fee 18-31
Member 17-02

-- Index 15 --
 Membership
Completed 17-07 &c.
Severed 17-12 &c.
Notation on certificate of good standing 9-06
Obligations of dual member 17-03
Permitted 17-01
Petition for 4-04
Privileges 17-03
Procedure for 17-06 &c.
Qualification of 17-03
Report to Grand Secretary 43-11
Restoration to membership 17-15
Seal of lodge 17-06
Secretary
Correspond through Grand Secretary 17-17
Inquiry of other lodges 9-01
Receive dues 18-01
Severance of membership 15-07; 15-19; 17-12 &c.
Suspension of dual member 17-12 &c.
Time for presentation of certificate of good standing 17-07 &c.
Voting for
Certificate of good standing 17-04 &c.
Certificate of withdrawal 15-19; 17-11
Dual Members 38-01; 46-08
DUES, FEES AND ASSESSMENTS
Affiliate from foreign jurisdiction 18-23; 18-29
Affiliation 18-29
Arrears 4-14
Assessments for other organizations 18-16
Begin 18-02; 18-35; 19-17
By-law provisions
Different rates prohibited 11-11
Other Organizations 18-16
Prohibition of members in arrears from
Holding office 11-10
Voting 10-01; 11-15
Certificate of withdrawal 18-28
Consolidated lodges 37-23
Courtesy degrees 4-03
Demand for payment 43-05
Different rates prohibited 11-11
Demit 18-28
Dispensation for New Lodge 3-09
Dual member 18-01
Dual member for Masonic Home 18-23; 18-31
Entered Apprentices 19-17
Exemption from 18-09
Fellow Crafts 19-17
George Washington National Masonic Memorial 3-10A (4)
Home Fees 3-10A(1); 18-23 &c.; 18-29 &c.
Honorary members 35-05
Initiation fees
Different 18-20

-- Index 16 --
 Exemptions 18-21
George Washington National Masonic Memorial 3-10A (4); 18-32
Grand Lodge 3-10B; 18-29; 18-32
Life member 18-11 &c.
Masonic Home 3-10A (1); 18-30 &c.
Master Masons 18-02; 19-17
Membership in other organizations 18-16
Merged lodges 37-23
Minimum fee
Initiation 4-05
Life membership 18-11 &c.
Minimum Petition fee 4-05
Non-payment 43-05
Other organizations, dues 18-16
Payable in advance 18-35
Payment
After suspension 44-06
Demand for 44-04
Precludes suspension 44-05
Receipt 18-01 &c.; 18-10
Receipt for payment 18-01 &c.; 18-10
Per capita -- annual
Grand Lodge 3-10A (2); 18-30 &c.
Masonic Home 3-10A (1); 18-30 &c.
Insurance 3-10A (3)
George Washington National Masonic Memorial 3-10A (4)
Petition fee 4-05
Promise in lieu of 18-22
Proposition fee 4-05
Refund
Initiation fee 18-26
Proposition fee 40-07
Refund on dimit 18-35
Refund to Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft 18-26; 19-15
Reinstated brother 18-07
Remission
On dimit 18-35
Part of unearned dues of suspended member 18-05
Past due dues 18-04
Suspended member 18-05
Suspended brother
Accrual of dues 18-06
Visitation by 44-09
Trial for suspension for non-payment of dues 13-05; 44-13
Twenty-five year members 18-09
Waiver 18-21
DUPLICATE DIMITS 15-17
EARLY OPENING OF LODGE 11-07
EDUCATION AND SERVICE COMMITTEE 3-53
ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
Acceptance of office 3-11A

-- Index 17 --
 Ballots, collection of 3-14 &c.
Election and installation 3-11 &c.
Electioneering 43-09
Installation 3-18
Lodge
Instruct representatives relative to vote 29-11
Vote 2-09
Majority vote 2-10
Nominations 3-11 &c.
One office only 2-08
Past Masters
Eligibility for office 2-07
Vote 2-09
Proxy
At installation 3-18
Of lodge 2-06
Voting 2-09; 3-43
ELECTION OF LODGE OFFICERS
Ballot
Bearing more than one name 30-08
Blank 30-10
Member in arrears 11-15
Naming of ineligible candidate 30-11
Printed 30-09
Unanimous 30-13
Vote required 30-12
Written 30-08
Business transacted 30-04
Circulars advocating election 43-09
Consolidation of lodges 37-20 &c.
Date held 4-15
Eligibility 30-14
Feast of St. John, election by 4-15
Grand Master
Dispensation for special election 30-18
Prohibit lodge elevation of ineligible brother 30-17
Installation See INSTALLATION OF LODGE OFFICERS
Majority vote 30-12
Merged lodges 37-19 &c.
Nominations 30-06
Non-members, exclusion of 30-05
Report to Grand Master and Grand Secretary 4-15
Time for 4-15
Unanimous vote 30-13
Unnominated brother elected 30-12
Visitor 30-05
Vote required 30-12
When and where held 30-03
Written ballots 30-07
ELIGIBILITY FOR
Dual and multiple membership 17-01
Grand Lodge office 2-07
Masonic Home 3-93
-- Index 18 --
 Membership 6-05; 8-04; 12-02 &c.
Multiple membership 17-01
Office, more than one 2-08; 17-03; 30-16
Organist 30-19
Plural membership 17-01
Relief 3-91 &c.
Senior Warden 30-15
Trustee of lodge 30-16
Trustee of Masonic Charity Foundation 34-08 &c.
Tyler 30-19
Worshipful Master 4-01; 30-14; 48-01
EMERGENT COMMUNICATION OF GRAND LODGE 2-05
EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONS
Closing after funeral 20-11
Definition of 29-21
Degrees at 29-16
Lodge of Sorrow 20-13 thru 20-18
Notice 29-17
Ordered by whom 29-15; 29-18
Sunday 42-09
Suspension of members at 44-08
Work at 29-17; 30-25
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Candidate must understand 12-03
Records 42-03
Ritual 42-03
ENTERED APPRENTICES AND FELLOW CRAFTS
Accusation of charges 13-16
Ballot for advancement 19-04
Charges against 13-16
Consolidated lodges 37-27
Correspondence about advancement of candidates 19-12
Courtesy degrees 4-03
Degrees, number of at same time 19-06
Demit 15-02; 19-15
Dues 19-17
Examination 19-02 &c.
Extinct lodges 19-07
Funerals 20-01
Lecture and charge 4-07
Merged lodges 37-27
Objection to advancement 19-08 &c.
Participation in ceremonies 19-14
Refund of initiation fee 19-15
Ritual ciphers 42-14
Time for advancement 19-05
Visitation of other lodges 19-13
Waiver of jurisdiction 19-15
ENVELOPES, SEALED 37-09; 43-02
EVIDENCE AT TRIALS 13-72 &c.
-- Index 19 --
EXAMINATION OF
Candidate 19-02 &c.
Master Mason, newly made 42-06
Visitor 45-04 &c.
EXCLUSION OF VISITORS See VISITORS
EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF GRAND LODGES 5-02
EXEMPLIFICATION BY OFFICERS FROM OTHER
JURISDICTIONS 42-10
EXEMPTIONS 18-09 See also DUES, FEES and ASSESSMENTS
EXPELLED MASON
Names of, in printed circulars 44-11
Punishment proceedings 13-83 &c.
Report to Grand Secretary 13-97
Restoration 41-03
Testimony at Masonic trial 13-70
EXPENSES
Funerals and other expenses of members 20-07; 20-12
Grand Lodge Officers and Committees 3-06
Trial on Charges 13-76
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR INITIATION 12-12
EXTINCT LODGES
Advancement of candidates therefrom 19-07
Affiliation of former members 4-13; 9-07
Assets 4-13
Records 4-13
Rejected petitioners 9-07
FEAST OF ST. JOHN 4-15; 30-24
FEES AND INITIATION FEES See DUES, FEES AND
ASSESSMENTS
FELLOW CRAFTS See ENTERED APPRENTICES AND FELLOW
CRAFTS
FIDUCIARY BONDS 3-10A(3)
FIFTY YEAR TOKENS 35-07
FILING
Certificate of good standing 9-05; 17-07 &c.
Demits 17-10
Reports See REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE 3-50
FINANCES OF GRAND LODGE See GRAND LODGE
COMMITTEES; and GRAND LODGE FUNDS
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE 3-55

-- Index 20 --
FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS See GRAND LODGES OF OTHER
JURISDICTIONS
FORMS
Ballot 10-22
By-laws 49-01 &c.
Certificate of adoption 49-12
Suggested form of By-laws of lodges 49-01 &c.
Charges See CHARGES -- CODE FOR TRIALS
From Grand Secretary See GRAND SECRETARY
Grand Lodge 17-16; 20-09; 34-39 &c.
FORMS AND CEREMONIES OF ANCIENT CRAFT MASONRY 42-
01
FRATERNAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE 3-55
FUNDS See GRAND LODGE FUNDS, and LODGE FUNDS
FUNERAL SERVICES
Closing emergent communication 20-11
Correspondence 20-15
Courtesy for other lodges 20-05 &c.
Dispensation for unaffiliated Mason 20-03
Emergent communication, closing 20-11
Entered Apprentices 20-01
Expenses for funerals, etc. 20-07; 20-12
Fellow Crafts 20-01
Lodge of Sorrow See LODGE OF SORROW
Members attend 20-16
New York, in State of 20-08
Notice of 20-15
Obligation of lodge for funeral bills, etc. 20-12
Officers attend 20-16
Other organizations at 20-09
Pennsylvania, in State of 20-08
Position of lodge at 20-09
Processions at 20-09
Record of 20-17
Records of deceased brother 20-04
Request for 20-06
Suicide 20-02
Unaffiliated Mason 20-03
GENERAL REGULATIONS 4-01 &c.
GEORGE WASHINGTON See WASHINGTON, GEORGE
GOLD TOKENS 35-07
GOD 5-01; 5-07; 6-01 &c.
GOOD STANDING
Assessments 3-10A
Certificate of withdrawal 15-13
Consolidation 37-30
Counsel at trial 13-37

-- Index 21 --
 Demit 15-13
Dual member 18-01
For affiliation 9-01
Honorary membership 35-05 &c.
Masonic burial 20-02
Masonic Charity Foundation 33-10; 34-01
May apply for dual membership 17-04 &c.
May prefer charges 13-08
Merger 37-30
Offense with no penalty 13-93
Organist 30-19
Present to lodge 17-09
Receipt for dues 18-03
Restoration 41-06
Senior Warden 30-15
Traveling certificate 36-03 &c.
Tyler 30-19
Witness at deposition 13-54
Witness at trial 13-68 &c.
GRAND CHAPLAIN 2-02; 2-07
GRAND HISTORIAN 2-02
GRAND INSTRUCTOR
Appointment by Grand Master 2-11; 3-24
Duties 3-25
Grand Lodge of Instruction 16-01
Grand Lodge Committee 3-62
Officer of Grand Lodge 2-02
Salary 3-31
GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS 3-01 &c.
GRAND LODGE CHARITY FUND 21-14 &c.
GRAND LODGE COMMITTEES
Address (Grand Master's Address Committee) 3-56
Advisory 21-01 &c.
Appeals and Grievances 3-46 &c.
Arrangements 21-23
Audit 3-49
Blood Bank 3-61
Budget and Finance 3-50
By-Laws (Constitution And By-Laws Committee) 3-51
Chairmen of 3-68
Charity Fund (Grand Lodge Charity Fund Committee) 21-14 &c.
Constitution and By-Laws Committee 3-51
Dispensations and Warrants 3-52
Duties 3-67
Education and Service 3-53
Expenses 3-06
Finance (Temple and Lodge Finances Committee) 3-54
First-named Committee Member 3-68
Fraternal Relations 3-55
Grand Lodge Charity Fund 21-14 &c.
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 Grand Master's Address 3-56
Jurisprudence (Masonic Jurisprudence Committee) 3-59
Lodge Finances (Temple and Lodge Finances Committee) 3-54
Masonic Community Charity Fund 21-31 &c.
Masonic Jurisprudence Committee 3-59
Masonic News 3-58; 21-30
Museum (Trenton Masonic Museum Committee) 3-57
Necrology 3-60
New Jersey Masonic Blood Bank 3-61
Number of members on committees 3-65
Record of Committees' proceedings 3-66
Reports on Committees 3-66
Ritual Committee 3-62
Special 3-64
Standing Committees 3-45 &c.
State of the Craft 3-62A
Strategic Planning 3-68A
Temple and Lodge Finances 3-54
Trenton Masonic Museum 3-57
Trial of Charges 3-63
Youth Awards 21-24 &c.
GRAND LODGE CONSTITUTION 2-01 &c.
Amending 2-23
GRAND LODGE EMPLOYEES 26-10
GRAND LODGE FUNDS
Appropriations 21-08
Assessments See ASSESSMENTS
Budget 3-50; 21-05
Charity fund 21-14 &c.
Interest on 21-09
Investments 3-72
Masonic Home See MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION
Pensions 22-01
Salaries of Grand Lodge Officers 3-06; 3-31
Special appropriations 21-12
Trustees' Fund See GRAND LODGE TRUSTEES
GRAND LODGE, INCORPORATION OF 1-01 &c.
GRAND LODGE OFFICERS See also respective titles of Officers
Accused of charges 13-20
Appointed by Grand Master 2-11
Aprons 39-03 &c.
Bonded 3-10A(3)
Charges and trials 13-20
Collars 39-01
Elected officers 2-10
Election See ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
Exclusion from lodges 26-03; 45-06
Expenses 3-06
Installation 3-18
Jewels 39-02
List of 2-02
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 One office only 2-08
Pensions 22-01
Permanent Fund 3-77B
Salaries 3-31; 26-05
Suspension 44-03
Trial 13-20
GRAND LODGE OF INSTRUCTION 16-01
GRAND LODGE PENSIONS 22-01
GRAND LODGE PERMANENT FUND 3-77B
GRAND LODGE POWERS
Approval of merger or consolidation of lodges 37-14 &c.
Authorization of lodge to
Appeal for pecuniary aid 29-07
Change meeting place 29-05 &c.
Constitute new lodges 2-13
Declare irregular suspension inoperative 44-14
Deprive lodge of its warrant 3-04
Establish uniform mode of work 2-14
Exclusive jurisdiction 5-02
Hear and determine appeals 2-16
Make by-laws, rules and regulations 2-18
Require
Annual dues from lodges 2-15
Fee for warrants for new lodge 2-17
Resolutions 26-08
Restoration of warrant to lodge 47-02
Suspension of elected officer of lodge 44-02
GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS
Contents 25-01 &c.
Distribution 25-04
GRAND LODGE QUORUM 3-34
GRAND LODGE RULES APPICABLE TO CONSTITUENT LODGES
29-25
GRAND LODGE, SEATING IN 3-35
GRAND LODGE TRUSTEES
Bonded 3-10A(3)
Business of Grand Lodge 3-71
Custodial service for Grand Lodge investment portfolio 3-74
Death 3-70
Duties 3-71
Election 3-69
Funds and investments 3-72
Interest on funds 21-09
Lawful investments 3-72; 3-74
Minimum trustees' funds 3-72
Grand Lodge Permanent Fund 3-77B
Resolution for investment 3-76
Sale of securities or realty 3-76
-- Index 24 --
 Surplus funds of Grand Lodge 3-72
Insure and maintain property 3-71
Vacancies 3-70
GRAND LODGES OF OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Correspondence 13-96; 17-13; 17-17 &c.; 19-12; 20-05; 28-04
Funerals 20-05
Proceedings 3-55
Recognition 5-01 &c.
GRAND MARSHAL 2-02
GRAND MASTER 2-02; 2-10
Annual address 3-38; 3-56
Appointment of
Committees 3-45 &c.
District Deputy Grand Master pro tem 3-15
Grand Lodge Officers 2-11
Grand Lodge Trustees pro tem 3-70
Private Secretary 26-05
Grand Treasurer pro tem 3-21
Approve, authorize or consent to
Advancement of certain persons 26-16
Amendments to by-laws 11-01; 11-05
Appeals for pecuniary assistance 29-07
By-laws 11-01; 11-05
Change of lodge meeting place 29-06
Erection of new temple or meeting place 26-11
Grand Secretary to employ help 26-10
Lodge to be opened without warrant present 29-01
Lodge use of assets for Masonic Temples, etc. 26-17
Lodge using material belonging to another lodge 26-15
Masonic Temples
Erection of 26-11
Lodge assets for 26-17
Suspension of By-laws of Masonic Charity Foundation 34-35
Visitors to remain during Grand Lodge election 3-17
Voting in Grand Lodge in certain cases 3-05
Apron 39-03
Call
Emergent Communication of Grand Lodge 3-19
Speaker to order 3-80
Chairman, Board of Trustees of Masonic Charity Foundation 34-27
Charity Fund 21-14 &c.
Decide questions of order 3-79
Decisions 26-09
Declare inoperative irregular suspension 44-14
Designate first speaker 3-81
Dispensations See DISPENSATIONS
Elected 2-10
Grand Lodge Advisory Committee 21-01 &c.
Grand Lodge Charity Fund Committee 21-14 &c.
Heal advancement of certain persons 26-16
Incapacity 3-19
Issuance of dispensations See DISPENSATIONS
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 Masonic Home 34-09; 34-27
Officer of Grand Lodge 2-02
Opinions 26-09
Powers 3-19; 6-03
Presiding officer of Masonic assemblages 6-03
Private Secretary 26-05
Prohibit elevation in case of ineligible brother 30-17
Proxy for installation 3-18
Recall dispensation 26-14
Recommend merger or consolidation of lodges 37-14
Restoration of warrant of lodge 47-01
Secretary to 26-05
Signature on
Disbursement authorization for Charity Fund 21-15
Warrant for new lodge 2-13
Statement of motion 3-84
Suspension of
Lodge Officers 6-03
Grand Lodge rules and regulations 6-03
Warrant of lodge 47-03
GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS COMMITTEE 3-56
GRAND MASTERS' CONFERENCE 5-16
GRAND ORATOR 3-28A
GRAND ORGANIST 2-02 &c.
GRAND ORIENTS See GRAND LODGES OF OTHER
JURISDICTIONS
GRAND PURSUIVANT 2-02
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES 26-06
GRAND SECRETARY
Advisory Committee 21-01
Attest warrant for new lodge 3-23
Bonded 3-10A (3)
Certificate for
Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft 19-07
Lost dimit 15-17
Blue card 36-05
Code, News decisions for 24-03
Correspondence for lodges to other Grand Jurisdictions 17-17; 19-12;
20-05
Duties
General 3-23
If charges preferred against Master or Warden 13-19
Election 2-10
Employment of help 26-10
Forms
Certificate in lieu of dimit 15-17
Certificate of Standing 17-16
Certificate of Withdrawal 17-16
Dual membership 17-16
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 Membership cards 36-05
Necessary forms 17-16
New Lodge 15-12
Petitions 17-16
Grand Lodge Advisory Committee 21-01
Incapacity 3-23
Information to lodge concerning petitioner 12-07
Manual, sale of 42-13
Membership cards 36-05
Officer of Grand Lodge 2-02
Pension 22-01
Printing of Amendments to Constitution and Laws 24-03
Proceedings of Grand Lodge, transmittal to
Members 25-03
New Jersey Historical Society 25-04
Reading of motion in Grand Lodge 3-84
Reading of nominations at Grand Lodge 3-11
Recordation of membership records, etc. 3-23
Reports See REPORTS
Salary 3-31
Sale of ritual 42-13
GRAND SECRETARIES' CONFERENCE 5-16
GRAND SWORD BEARER 2-02
GRAND TREASURER
Advisory Committee 21-01
Bonded 3-10A (3)
Duties 3-20
Elected 2-10
Incapacity 3-21 &c.
Officer of Grand Lodge 2-02
Pension 22-01
Salary 3-31
GRAND TYLER 2-02
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NEW JERSEY 25-04
HOME FEES 3-10A(1); 18-23 &c.; 18-29 &c.
HOME, MASONIC See MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION OF
NEW JERSEY
HONORARY MEMBERSHIP 35-04 &c.
HOUR OF GRAND LODGE OPENING 3-01
IDENTIFICATION, MEMBERSHIP CARDS 18-02 &c.
INCORPORATION
Grand Lodge 1-01 &c.
Lodges 29-26
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey 33-01 &c.
INITIATION
Advancement See ADVANCEMENT OF CANDIDATES
-- Index 27 --
 Ballot See BALLOT
Candidates See CANDIDATES
Courtesy 4-03
Degree completion 29-12
Fees See FEES AND INITIATION FEES
Jurisdiction See JURISDICTION
Lecture and charge, delivery 4-07
Minimum membership in attendance during 29-02
Objection to elected candidate 12-11
Officers required to be present 6-04; 29-02
Once a day, same degree 29-16
One year, next degree 19-11
Petition See PETITIONS
Printed or written ritual 42-08
Qualifications for 6-05; 8-04; 12-03 &c.
Protest to lodge for 19-10
Stay on objections 12-11; 19-10
Time See TIME
Visible physical defects 12-10
INNOCENCE 13-77 &c.
INQUIRY TO GRAND SECRETARY CONCERNING PETITIONS 12-
07
INSTALLATION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 3-18
INSTALLATION OF LODGE OFFICERS See also ELECTION OF
LODGE OFFICERS
Duty of retiring Worshipful Master 30-29
Election See ELECTION OF LODGE OFFICERS
Emergent Communication 30-25
Filling vacancy 48-03
Lodge under dispensation 31-05
Objection to installation of Worshipful Master 30-30
Past Masters at Qualification 30-28
Public installation 30-26
Qualification ceremonies 30-28
St. John's Day 30-24
Warrant "On or near St. John's Day" 30-24
INSTRUCTION, GRAND LODGE OF 16-01
INSURANCE 3-10A (3); 29-28
INTEREST 21-09
INVESTIGATION See COMMITTEE OF INVESTIGATION
INVESTMENT OF GRAND LODGE FUNDS 3-71 &c.
IRREGULAR
Correspondence of lodge 43-09
Suspension of brother 44-11
JEWELS See REGALIA
JOINING OTHER ORGANIZATIONS See ORGANIZATIONS
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JUNIOR GRAND DEACON 2-02
JUNIOR GRAND STEWARD 2-02
JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN See DEPUTY GRAND MASTER,
SENIOR AND JUNIOR GRAND WARDENS
JUNIOR WARDEN See SENIOR & JUNIOR WARDENS
JURISDICTION
Affiliate 9-04 &c.
Candidate's residence 12-05
Concurrent territorial jurisdiction 28-00 &c.
Disciplinary 4-11
Exclusive, of Grand Lodges 5-02
Residence 4-11; 12-05
Seafaring man 28-01
Suspended member 28-18
Territorial 28-00
JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE 3-59
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR 5-15
LANDMARKS 6-01 &c.
LANGUAGE 12-03; 42-03
LAY ON THE TABLE, MOTION TO 29-10
LECTURE AND CHARGE IN CONFERRING DEGREES 4-07
LEGAL HOLIDAYS 3-01
LEGALLY MADE MASONS 35-01
LIFE INCOME AGREEMENTS 34-32
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Donations for 18-13 &c.
Exemption from dues 18-14
Granting by remitting dues 18-15
Membership cards 36-01
Minimum payment therefor 18-11
Requirements 18-11
Worshipful Master as recipient 13-28
LIQUOR AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 29-22 &c.
LODGE
Annual reports 3-03; 43-13
Appeal for funds 29-07
By-laws 4-12; 49-01 &c.
Charter 29-01
Clandestine 5-04
Correspondence See CORRESPONDENCE OF LODGES and LODGE
NOTICES, TRESTLEBOARDS AND SUMMONSES
Dedication of lodge room or building 29-29 &c.
Dues See DUES, FEES AND ASSESSMENTS

-- Index 29 --
 Extinct See EXTINCT LODGES
Forms See FORMS
Funds See LODGE FUNDS
Funeral expenses 20-07
Incorporation 29-26
Insurance 3-10A (3); 29-28
Liquor 29-22 &c.
Lodge room, use of 29-29
Loose-leaf binders 43-01
Military lodges 29-20
Motions See MOTIONS
New See DISPENSATIONS; and NEW LODGE
Notices See LODGE NOTICES, TRESTLEBOARDS AND
SUMMONSES
Officers See LODGE OFFICERS
Regular lodge 31-08
Reports See REPORTS
Representatives at Grand Lodge 2-06; 3-04
Rules of Grand Lodge applicable 29-25
Sponsoring of DeMolay Chapters 29-34
Suspension of operation of by-laws 11-14
Trestle-Boards See LODGE NOTICES, TRESTLEBOARDS AND
SUMMONSES
Under dispensation See NEW LODGE
Warrant See WARRANT
LODGE COMMUNICATIONS
Emergent communication See EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONS
Regular communications See REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS
LODGE FINANCES 3-54
LODGE FUNDS
Assets for temples, etc. 26-17
Initiation fees 18-32 &c.
Officers bonded 3-10A (3)
Payment to trustees 11-13
Proposition fees See FEES
Secretary's responsibility 43-04
Signatures required 30-31
Treasurer's responsibility 30-31
Unearned dues on dimit 18-35
LODGE NOTICES, TRESTLE BOARDS AND SUMMONSES
Circulars advocating election 43-09
Consolidation of lodges 37-08
Copies to Grand Secretary 43-11
Demand for dues 44-04
Emergent communication 29-16
Envelopes 37-09; 43-02
Funerals 20-15
Liquor 29-22 &c.
Merger of lodges 37-08
Naming suspended or expelled members 43-02
Newspaper notice 43-07

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 Petitioner's names in Trestle-Boards 43-02
Sealed envelopes 37-09; 43-02
Trials 13-79 &c.
Verbal summons 43-06
With other Grand Jurisdictions
Advancement of candidates 19-12
Dual membership 17-17
Funerals 20-05
Waivers 19-12
Written 43-06
Written by direction of Worshipful Master 43-06; 48-06
LODGE OF INSTRUCTION 16-01
LODGE OF SORROW
Closing 20-18
Opening 20-14
Resolution of lodge for 20-13
LODGE OFFICERS
Appointment by Worshipful Master 48-03
Aprons and collars 39-05
Consolidated lodges See MERGED OR CONSOLIDATED LODGES
Disability 30-18
Dual member 17-03
Election See ELECTION OF LODGE OFFICERS
Holding more than one office 30-16
Installation See INSTALLATION OF LODGE OFFICERS
Jewels 39-05
Junior Warden See SENIOR AND JUNIOR WARDENS
Majority vote to elect 30-12
Merged lodges See MERGED OR CONSOLIDATED LODGES
Organist 30-19
Removal from office 48-04
Required officers 29-03
Secretary See SECRETARY
Senior Warden See SENIOR AND JUNIOR WARDENS
Status, if warrant withdrawn 47-02
Suspended 48-04
Treasurer See TREASURER
Trustees 30-16
Tyler 30-19
Vacancy 48-03
Willful abstention from duty 48-03
Worshipful Master See WORSHIPFUL MASTER
LODGE ROOMS, USE OF 29-29 &c.
LODGE UNDER DISPENSATION See DISPENSATIONS; and NEW
LODGE
LOTTERY 13-26; 29-33
At dinner 13-26 (4)
Literature distribution prohibited 13-26 (6)
Masonic Character 13-26 (1)
Masonic forms of address prohibited 13-26 (5)
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 Permission of Grand Master 13-26 (4)
Purpose 13-26 (2)
State Laws 13-26 (3)
Ticket distribution prohibited 13-26 (6)
Unmasonic conduct 13-26 (7)
MANUAL, CONTROL AND SALE 4-18; 42-13
MANUAL SIGN, VOTING SCHEDULE 46-21 &c.
MAJORITY VOTE See BALLOT
MASONIC COMMUNITY CHARITY FUND OF NEW JERSEY 21-31
&c.
MASONIC DISTRICTS
Number of Districts 3-26
Seating in Grand Lodge 3-35
MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY
Admission to Home 3-92 &c.
Adoption of rules and regulations 3-92
Affiliates, Home fee 18-29; 18-31
Aid, outside 34-30
Amendments to by-laws 34-34
Annual meetings
Board of Trustees 34-25 &c.
Corporation 34-02
Annual Report of Trustees 34-15
Annuity agreements 34-32
Assessments
Affiliate, dual member and initiate 18-29; 18-31 &c.
Annual, per capita 18-30
Bank, Custodial and investment advisory service 34-30
Benevolent purposes 33-05
Charitable status 33-09
Receive 33-05
Bills, payment of 3-92
Board of Trustees 33-12; 33-14; 34-08 &c.
Buildings, new 32-04
By-laws of corporation
Amendments 34-34
Suspension 34-35
Restated Certificate of incorporation 33-01 &c.
Chairman
Board of Trustees 34-27
Corporation 34-25
Charitable purposes 33-09
Checking accounts 34-31
Committees, appointment 34-13
Common stock investments 34-29
Compensation to Trustees 34-12
Control by Grand Lodge 3-91 &c.; 34-01
Custodial and investment advisory service 34-30
Death of Trustee 34-17; 34-26
Deputy Grand Master 34-09; 34-27
-- Index 32 --
Devises, receive 3-92; 33-07; 34-41 &c.
Dual member, Home fee 18-31
Duty of Masters of lodges 32-05
Duties of officers 34-28
Election
Officers 34-25
Trustees 34-10 &c.
Eligibility for relief 3-93
Employees 3-92
Employment of trustee 34-12
Funds
Maintenance reserve 32-03
Permanent 32-01 &c.
Gifts 34-39 &c.
Grand Master 34-09; 34-27
Home fees 18-29 &c.
Hospital purposes 33-05
Income tax status 33-09; 34-43
Incorporation 33-01 &c.
Initiates, Home fee 18-29 &c.
Investments, common stock 34-29
Life income agreements 34-32
Limitation
Compensation and employment 34-12
Term of trustee 34-10 &c.
Maintenance reserve fund 32-03
Management of Home 33-06; 34-08
Meetings
Board of Trustees 34-02 &c.
Corporation 34-02 &c.
Membership 33-10; 34-01
New buildings 32-04
Nominations 34-19 &c.
Officers 34-25
Outside assistance 34-30
Payment of bills 3-92
Permanent fund 32-01 &c.
Personal property 33-07
Portraits 32-06
President 34-25; 34-28
Qualification of applicant for relief 3-93
Quorum, corporation meeting 34-16
Real property 33-07
Regular meetings, Board of Trustees 34-14
Regulations and rules 34-37
Resignation of trustee 34-17; 34-26
Retirement income plan 22-01
Secretary 34-25; 34-28
Special meetings
Board of Trustees 34-07; 34-14
Corporation 34-07; 34-14
Stocks, investments in 34-29
Supervision of Home 33-06; 34-08
Suspension of By-Laws 34-35
-- Index 33 --
 Tablets 32-06
Taxable status 33-09; 34-43
Treasurer 34-25; 34-28
Trustees 34-08 &c.
Annual report 34-15
Limitation 34-11
Compensation and employment 34-12
Term of service 34-10 &c.
Meetings 34-02 &c.
Number on board 34-09
Powers and duties 34-08
Special meetings; notice 34-07; 34-14
Vacancy 34-17; 34-26
Vacancies
Officers 34-17; 34-26
Trustees 34-17; 34-26
Vice-President 34-25; 34-28
Visitation by Worshipful Master to Masonic Home 32-05
Wills 34-39 &c.
Charitable status of Foundation 33-09; 34-43
Form for Gift of Specific Bequest 34-40
Form for Gift of Real Estate 34-41
Form of Gift of Residuary Estate 34-42 &c.
Masonic Charity Foundation Tax (Internal Revenue) Note. 33-09;
34-43
Worshipful Master's duty to visit Home 32-05
MASONIC LANDMARKS 6-01 &c.
MASONIC NEWS COMMITTEE 3-58; 21-30
MASONIC OBLIGATIONS See OBLIGATIONS
MASONIC OFFENSES See Unmasonic Conduct under CHARGES --
CODE FOR TRIALS
MASONIC PRINCIPLES 7-01 &c.
MASONIC PROCESSIONS 4-10; 20-09
MASONIC RECOGNITION
Amendments to 3-94
Belief in God 5-01
Grand Lodges and Grand Orients 5-01
Jurisdiction of Grand Lodges 5-02
Lodges without warrants or dispensations 5-04
Organizations See ORGANIZATIONS
MASONIC RELIEF ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES AND
CANADA 5-16
MASONIC REGULATIONS, CASES NOT PROVIDED FOR 4-19
MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES 5-
16
MASONIC TEMPLES OR MEETING PLACES
Approval of Grand Master 26-11
-- Index 34 --
 By-laws of lodges 11-08
Dedication 29-29; 29-31
Grand Lodge
Committee investigate 3-54
Liability 26-11
Grand Master's approval 26-11
Liquor 29-22 &c.
Lodge assets, use for 26-17
Member required to join 13-27
MASTER MASON
Examination 42-06
Reception address 42-07
Ritual ciphers 4-18; 42-17
Six month requirement 3-02A
Visitation allowed 19-13; 45-01
MEDAL, DANIEL COXE 35-10 &c.
MEMBERS OF GRAND LODGES 2-02 &c.
MEMBERSHIP
Affiliation See AFFILIATION
Ballot See BALLOT
Change of records after death 20-04
Completion 17-07 &c.; 35-02
Courtesy degrees 4-03
Dual See DUAL MEMBERSHIP
Eligibility 6-05; 8-04; 12-02 &c.
Grand Lodge 2-02 &c.
Honorary 35-04 &c.
Legally made Masons 35-01
Life See LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey 33-10
Other organizations See ORGANIZATIONS
Required in other organizations 13-27
Restoration See RESTORATION
Signature of new member on by-laws 35-02
Suspension See SUSPENSIONS
Tokens See TOKENS
MEMBERSHIP CARDS 18-02; 36-01
MERGED OR CONSOLIDATED LODGES 37-01 &C.
Assets of 37-18
Ballot for 37-11
By-laws of 37-22
Candidates of 37-26 &c.
Charters of 37-16
Committee to investigate proposal 37-04
Communication of lodges 37-04
Constitution of, not necessary 37-15
Distance between 37-01
Dues 37-23
Election of officers 37-20 &c.
Entered Apprentices 37-27
-- Index 35 --
 Envelopes, sealed 37-09
Fellow Crafts 37-27
Grand Lodge
Approval 37-14 &c.
Disapproval 37-29
Grand Master
Action by 37-14
Report to 37-12 &c.
Master
Duties 37-04
Status 37-19
Name of 37-13
New name of 37-13
Numbers of lodges to merge 37-13
Notices to members 37-09
Officers of 37-19
Past Masters of 37-24
Past Officers of 37-24
Procedure for 37-01 &c.
Records of 37-18
Regular communication, action at 37-04; 37-10
Report of committee 37-06 &c.
Request for merger 37-02; 37-28
Sealed envelopes 37-09
Secretary's duties 37-04
Summonses to members 37-08; 37-28
Vote for 37-11
Wardens of 37-19; 37-24
Warrants of 37-16
Worshipful Master
Duties 37-04
Status 37-19
MILITARY LODGES 29-20
MINIMUM FEES See DUES, FEES AND ASSESSMENTS
MOTIONS
Grand Lodge
Amend 3-84 &c.
Blanks in motions 3-90
Change subject matter 3-88
Commit 3-85
Division of question 3-87
Grand Master state 3-84
Grand Secretary read 3-84
Order, questions of 3-79
Postpone 3-85
Reconsider 3-89
Seconded 3-84
Subject matter, change 3-88
Written 3-84
Lodge
Instruction concerning voting in Grand Lodge 29-11
Lay on table 29-10
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 Prevent balloting 10-01
Previous question 29-10
Worshipful Master postpone action 10-21
MULTIPLE MEMBERSHIP See MEMBERSHIP
NAMES
Grand Lodge 2-01
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey 33-03
NECESSITY FOR TRIAL 13-05 &c.
NECROLOGY COMMITTEE 3-60
NEW BALLOT 10-13; 10-16 &c.
NEW JERSEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 25-04
NEW LODGE
Credentials returned if warrant refused 31-06
Dimits and certificates of standing filed 3-08; 15-12
Dispensations See DISPENSATIONS
Installation of officers 31-05
Petition for 3-07
Petition for Grand Lodge, if dispensation refused 31-07
Petitioners subject to our law 31-06
Warrant See WARRANT
Worshipful Master 31-02 &c.
NEW MASONIC TEMPLE See MASONIC TEMPLES
NEWSPAPER, SUMMONS 43-07
NEW YORK STATE, OUR FUNERAL SERVICES IN 20-08
NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS See also WITHDRAWAL
Grand Lodge 3-11 &c.
Lodge 30-06; 30-12
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey 34-19 &c.
NOTICES See LODGE NOTICES, TRESTLEBOARDS AND
SUMMONSES
NOTIFICATION TO GRAND SECRETARY See REPORTS
OATH OF CANDIDATE 12-04
OBJECTIONS TO
Advancement of Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft 19-09
Initiation of elected petitioner 12-11
Installation of Worshipful Master 30-30
Visitors 45-06
OBLIGATIONS
Dual member 17-03
Master Mason at Masonic Trial 13-68
Suspended member 44-10
OFFICERS
Grand Lodge See GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
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 Lodge See LODGE OFFICERS
OFFICIAL VISIT 3-28
OPENING OR CLOSING OF LODGE
After funeral service 20-11
Early opening 11-07
Lodge of Sorrow See LODGE OF SORROW
Number of Masons required 29-02
Officers required 29-03
On Master Mason Degree 42-02
Warrant to be present 29-01
OPINIONS OF GRAND MASTER 26-09
ORGANIST, LODGE 30-19
ORGANIZATIONS See MASONIC RECOGNITION
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite 5-15
Aprons at Grand Lodge 3-05
At funerals 20-06; 20-09
DeMolay 21-25 &c.; 29-34
Dues of 18-16
Funerals 20-09
Grand Lodge, membership in 5-16
Grand Lodge, other 5-02
Grand Lodge visitors 39-07
Grand Master presiding officer 3-19
Grand Orients 5-01
Knights Templar 5-15
Liquor 29-22 &c.
Membership required in
Masonic Temple Associations 18-17
Other organizations 18-17
Rainbow for Girls 21-26 &c.
Recognized See MASONIC RECOGNITION
Royal Arch 5-15
Royal and Select Masters 5-15
Tribute to 5-15
Use of lodge rooms of 29-29 &c.
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS See ORGANIZATIONS
PARADES 4-10; 20-09
PAST DISTRICT DEPUTIES 16-03
PAST GRAND LODGE OFFICERS, NOT PAST MASTERS 2-07
PAST GRAND MASTER
Apron 39-03
Proxy at installation of Grand Master 3-18
PAST OFFICERS, MERGED OR CONSOLIDATED LODGES 37-24
PAST SECRETARIES TO GRAND MASTER 26-02
PENAL JURISDICTION See WAIVER OF JURISDICTION

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PENSIONS 22-01
PENNSYLVANIA, OUR FUNERAL SERVICES IN 20-08
PETITION FEES See FEES
PETITIONS 38-01 &c.
Affiliation See AFFILIATION
Ballot See BALLOT
Candidate See CANDIDATES
Committee See COMMITTEE OF INVESTIGATION
Discussion on petitioner 40-01
Dual member See DUAL MEMBERSHIP
Fees See FEES
Filled in 38-02
Forms 17-16
New petition from rejected applicant 40-04
Number of recommenders 38-03
Presentation to lodge 38-06
Reading at lodge 38-06
Regular communication to receive 4-04
Residence 28-00 &C.
Restoration See RESTORATION
Seafaring man 28-01
Secretary
Inquiry 12-07
Retention of petition 14-08
Signatures
Petitioner 38-02
Recommenders 38-03
Time requirement for renewal of petition 38-07
Vote to withdraw petition 38-05
Waiver 38-04 See also WAIVER OF JURISDICTION
Withdrawal 4-06; 38-05
PHYSICAL CONDITION
Candidate 6-05; 12-09 &c.
Member unable to ballot 10-03
Senior Warden, qualification 30-15
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 29-24
PLURAL RITUAL See DUAL OR MULTIPLE MEMBERSHIP
POLITICS 5-12
POSTPONEMENT OF
Ballot 10-21
Motion 29-10
POWERS
Grand Lodge See GRAND LODGE POWERS
Grand Master See GRAND MASTER
PREAMBLE TO CHARGES 13-04 &C.
PREVIOUS QUESTION, MOTION FOR 29-10

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PRINTED
Ballots 30-09
Circulars advocating election 43-09
Matter, copies to Grand Secretary 43-10 &c.
Names
Nominees to Office in Grand Lodge 3-11 &c.
Nominees to Office in M.H. & C.F. of N.J. 34-19
Secretary's on correspondence 43-08
Suspended or expelled members 43-11
Notices See LODGE NOTICES, TRESTLEBOARDS AND
SUMMONSES
Ritual 42-08; 42-16
Seal of lodges on correspondence 43-08
Trestle-Boards 43-10
PRIVATE REPRIMAND 13-89
PRIVATE SECRETARY 2-02; 26-05
PROCEEDINGS OF GRAND LODGE, DISTRIBUTION 25-03 &c.
PROCESSIONS, MASONIC 4-10; 20-09
PROPERTY OF
Extinct Lodge 4-13
Grand Lodge 3-71
PROPOSER OF CANDIDATE 14-03; 38-03
PROPOSITION FEE See DUES, FEES AND ASSESSMENTS
PROTEST See OBJECTIONS TO
PROXY
At Grand Lodge 2-06
Ballot 10-07
Installation of Grand Lodge Officers 3-18
Masonic Charity Foundation 34-05 &c.
PUBLIC OPEN INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS 30-26
PUBLIC REPRIMAND 13-89
PUNISHMENT 13-83 &c.
QUALIFICATION CEREMONIES 30-28 &c.
QUALIFICATIONS See ELIGIBILITY FOR
QUORUM
Grand Lodge 3-34
Lodge 29-02
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey 34-03
RAFFLE See LOTTERY
READING CHARGES AT TRIAL 13-66
REAFFILIATION BY DIMITTED MEMBER 4-09

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RECEIPT FOR DUES 18-02
RECEPTION ADDRESS 42-07
RECOGNITION See MASONIC RECOGNITION
RECONSIDERATION
Ballot in lodge 10-14; 10-16; 10-18
Motion or resolution in Grand Lodge 3-89
RECORD OF DECEASED BROTHER 20-04
RECORDS OF MERGED OR CONSOLIDATED LODGES 37-18
REFUND
Initiation fee 18-26; 19-15
Proposition fee 40-07
Unearned dues, with dimit 18-35
REFUSAL TO VOTE 13-24
REGALIA
Church services 4-10
Collars 39-01; 39-05
Grand Lodge Officers 39-04
Grand Master's Apron 39-03A
Jewels 39-02
Lodge officers 39-05
Parades 4-10
Past Grand Lodge Officers' Aprons 2-07; 39-04
Past Grand Master's apron 39-03
Past Masters 39-06
Processions 4-10
State Police Degree Team 39-09
Visitors from foreign jurisdictions 39-07
Wearing in
Grand Lodge 3-05; 39-07
Lodge 39-07
White Apron Award 39-08
White lambskin 39-05
Worshipful Masters 3-05; 39-06
REGULAR LODGE, DEFINED 31-08
REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS
Annual See ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Change of place of meeting 29-06
Charges See CHARGES -- CODE FOR TRIALS
Charges presented 13-31 &c.
Charter See WARRANT
Closing See OPENING OR CLOSING OF LODGE
Closing after funeral 20-11
Consolidation of lodges See MERGED OR CONSOLIDATED
LODGES
Definition of 29-21
Degree completion 29-12
Degrees at 29-16

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 Discussion on petitioner 40-01
George Washington's Masonic birthday 29-14
Liquor 29-22 &c.
Lodge of Sorrow 20-13 thru 20-18
Majority vote 29-08
Merged lodges See MERGED OR CONSOLIDATED LODGES
Minutes in English 42-03
Motions See MOTIONS
Name of 29-21
Notice 29-17
Omission 29-04
Open early 11-07
Opening See OPENING OR CLOSING OF LODGE
Ordered by whom 29-15; 29-18
Petitions for initiation or affiliation 4-04; 9-01; 12-06 &c.; 17-06 &c.
Place of meeting 29-06
Punishment proceedings 13-83 &c.
Quorum 6-04; 29-02
Records of minutes and proceedings 42-03
Restoration proceedings See RESTORATION
Smoking 29-13
Special communications See EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONS
Stated communications See REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS
Sunday 42-09
Suspension of members at 44-08
Suspension proceedings See SUSPENSION
Time between conferral of same degree 29-16
Trials See CHARGES -- CODE FOR TRIALS
Tyled 6-04
Vote See BALLOT
Warrant See WARRANT
Work at 29-17; 30-25
REGULATIONS
Ancient Masonic 8-01 &c.
Applicable to lodge 29-25
General Regulations 4-01 &c.
REINSTATEMENT See RESTORATION
REJECTION
Ballot announcement 10-13 &c.
Certificate of good standing, return 40-03
Dimit, return 40-03
Discussion 40-01
Extinct lodge 9-07
Notification to
Grand Secretary 3-03
Other lodges 40-02
Petitioners 40-07
Penal jurisdiction 40-09
Proposition fee 40-07
Recordation by Grand Secretary 40-08; 43-11
RELATIVES ELIGIBLE FOR RELIEF 3-93

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REMIT See DUES and REFUND
REMOVAL FROM JURISDICTION
Entered Apprentices or Fellow Crafts 19-15
Rejected petitioner 28-13
Trustees of Grand Lodge 3-70
REPORTS See also COMMITTEE OF INVESTIGATION; and
MERGED OR CONSOLIDATED LODGES
To Grand Secretary
Affiliation 3-03
Amendments to by-laws 11-05
Annual report of lodge 43-13
By-laws 11-05
Death of members and Past Masters 3-03
Demits 3-03
Dual members 3-03
Expulsions 3-03
Fiduciary 43-12
Initiates 3-03
Lodge notices and printed matter 43-10
Officers of lodge 4-15
Reinstatements 43-11
Rejections 3-03; 40-08; 43-11
Request for copy of proceedings 25-03
Restorations 43-11
Suspensions 3-03
Trestle-Boards 43-10
Waiver of penal jurisdiction 28-08
To lodge
Committee of investigation 14-05 &c.
Previous record of petitioner 14-04
Testimony and trial verdict 13-77
REPRESENTATIVE, LODGE 2-06
REPRIMAND AS PUNISHMENT 13-89
REQUEST FOR MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION OF LODGES 37-
02 &c.
RESIDENCE
Concurrent territorial jurisdiction 28-00
Initiate 12-05
Seafaring man 28-01
RESIGNATIONS
Officer of
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey 34-17; 34-26
Trustee of
Grand Lodge 3-70
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey 34-17; 34-26
RESTORATION
Application for 41-01 &c.
After
Definite suspension 41-04
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 Expulsion 41-05
Indefinite suspension 41-03
Suspension for non-payment of dues 41-01
Committee required 14-02
Dual member 17-15 &c.
Fee for 41-01
Grand Lodge consent 41-05
Procedure 41-03
Regular communication 41-03
Report to Grand Secretary 41-06
Two requests in one year 41-02
Vote 46-16 &c.
RETURN See REFUND
RIGHT TO
Appeal after trial 13-98
Trial 13-05
RITUAL
Change of forms and ceremonies 42-01
Ciphers 4-18; 42-11 &c.
Courtesy degrees 4-03
Degree completion at same communication 29-12
English language 42-03
Examination of candidate 19-02 &c.
Examination of Master Mason 42-06
Exemplification by officers from other jurisdictions 42-10
Grand Lodge Committee 3-62
Lecture and charge 4-07
Limited number of
Candidates 4-08
Degrees 19-06
Manual 4-18; 42-12 &c.
Opening lodge 42-02
Plural ritual form 42-04
Printed or written ritual 42-11 &c.
Reception address 42-07
Ritual ciphers 4-18; 42-11 &c.
Time
Before conferring same degree 19-06
Between Degrees on same candidate 19-06
RITUAL COMMITTEE 3-62
ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS 5-15
RULES See also REGULATIONS
Applicable to lodges 29-25
Of order in Grand Lodge 3-78 &c.
ST. JOHN'S DAY 30-02; 30-24
SALARIES
Employees in Grand Secretary's Office 26-10
Grand Instructor, Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, Grand Tyler 3-31
Secretary to Grand Master 26-05
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SAMPLE BY-LAWS 49-01 &c.
SCHEDULE FOR VOTING 46-05 &c.
SEAFARING MAN 28-01
SEAL
Amendments to By-Laws 11-06
Annual reports of lodge 3-03
By-Laws (new) 11-06
Certificate of good standing 9-06
Communication from a lodge 43-08
Dimit 9-06
Dues cards 36-01; 36-05
Membership cards 36-01; 36-05
Summons 43-06
SEALED ENVELOPES 37-09; 43-02
SEATING IN GRAND LODGE 3-35
SECOND BALLOT 10-16
SECRECY OF BALLOT 10-05
SECRETARY OF LODGE
Correspondence See CORRESPONDENCE OF LODGES
Inform lodge of Grand Secretary's report 12-08
Inquire of
Grand Secretary about petitioner 12-07
Other lodge concerning petitioner for affiliation or dual membership
9-01
Lodge of Sorrow See LODGE OF SORROW
Notification of rejected petitioner 40-07
Notices
By-law revision 11-03; 11-06; 49-11 &c.
Copies to Grand Secretary 43-10
Early open lodge 11-07; 49-02
Emergent communication 29-17
Funeral 20-15
Masonic temple 26-17
Merger 37-09
Notice of conviction 13-81; 13-94
Read request for merger or consolidation 37-04
Rejected petitioner 40-05
Restoration 41-03
Suspension NPD 4-14; 43-05; 44-04
To accused 13-39
To members 43-02
Receipt of dues
From dual member 18-01
From suspended member 44-06
Post-dated check or promissory note 43-04
Reports See REPORTS
Retention of petition 14-08
Seal See SEAL
Signature See SIGNATURES
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 Summons See SUMMONS
SECRETARY TO GRAND MASTER 2-02; 26-05
SECRETS OF FRATERNITY 6-09
SENIOR AND JUNIOR WARDENS
Accused of charges 13-17 &c.
Acting Master 48-13 &c.
Appoint committees 14-01
Call emergent communications 48-14
Charges
Against 13-17 &c.
By 13-07 &c.
Consolidated lodges 37-19; 37-24
Death, absence or sickness 29-18; 48-14
Dual member 17-03
Duties prescribed by lodge 48-02
Eligibility for election as
Senior Warden 30-15
Trustee 30-16
Worshipful Master 30-14
Holding more than one office 17-03
Inspection of ballot 10-12
Member of Grand Lodge 2-04
Merged lodges 37-19; 37-24
Presence required in
Grand Lodge 2-06
Lodge 48-11
Proxy for, in Grand Lodge 2-06
SENIOR GRAND DEACON 2-02
SENIOR GRAND STEWARD 2-02
SENIOR GRAND WARDEN See DEPUTY GRAND MASTER,
SENIOR AND JUNIOR GRAND WARDENS
SEVENTY-FIVE YEAR TOKENS 35-08
SIGNATURES
By-laws, by new members 35-02
Certificates of
Consolidation of lodges 37-12 &c.
Death of member 17-05
Good standing 17-04
Merger of lodges 37-12 &c.
Traveling 17-05
Withdrawal 17-04
Dimit 15-08
Petition 38-02 &c.
Printed on lodge correspondence 43-08
SIX MONTH REQUIREMENT 3-02A
SIXTY YEAR TOKENS 35-09
SILVER TOKENS 35-06
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SMOKING 29-13
SOLICITATIONS
Monetary 29-33
Pecuniary aid 29-07
Votes 43-09
SORROW, LODGE OF See LODGE OF SORROW
SPECIAL APPROPRATION 21-11 &c.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION See EMERGENT
COMMUNICATION
ST. JOHN'S DAY 30-02; 30-24
STATE POLICE DEGREE TEAM 39-09
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE 3-68A
SUGGESTED FORM OF BY-LAWS 49-01 &c.
SUICIDE 20-02
SUMMONS See LODGE NOTICES, TRESTLEBOARDS AND
SUMMONSES
SUNDAY COMMUNICATION 42-09
SUSPENSION OF OPERATION OF BY-LAW
Lodge 11-14
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey 34-35
SUSPENSION AND SUSPENDED MEMBERS
Accused of charges 13-15
Consolidated lodges 37-25
Definite suspension
Expiration 44-12
Punishment proceedings 44-01
Dual member 17-13 &c.
Dues
Against suspended member 18-06
Collective ballot 10-09A
Demand for payment 4-14
Non-payment 4-14
Payment after suspension 44-06
Effective 44-07
Expulsion 13-89
Funeral for unaffiliated brother 20-03
Indefinite suspension 13-89
Jurisdiction over suspended member 44-10
Names of suspended members in circulars 44-11
Non-payment of dues 44-05
Obligations of suspended member 44-10
Officers of
Grand Lodge 44-02 &c.; 13-20
Lodge 13-17 &c.; 44-02
Regular communications 44-08

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 Reports to Grand Secretary 3-03
Restoration See RESTORATION
Trial before suspension 13-05; 44-13
Visitation by suspended member 44-09
Vote for suspension
After conviction on charges 4-17; 44-01; 46-14
By reason of non-payment of dues 4-17; 46-15
TEMPLE AND LODGE FINANCES See MASONIC TEMPLES
TEMPLES See MASONIC TEMPLES
TESTIMONY 13-67 &c.
TIME
Advancement of candidates 4-04; 19-06
After
Election before initiation 12-14
Objection to initiation 19-11
Annual Communications
Grand Lodge 3-01
Lodges 30-02 &c.
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey 34-02
Balloting
After report of committee of investigation 10-21
On application for waiver 28-09
Before
Conferral of Entered Apprentice degree 4-04
Same degree again 29-16
Between degrees 4-04; 19-06
Certificate of good standing 9-04
Closing emergent communication after funeral 29-19
Committee of Investigation
Appointment when waiver required 28-03
Reports 4-04
Committee reports 14-06 &c.
Degrees
Advancement of candidates 4-04; 19-06
Completion 29-12
Petitioner presenting self for 19-05
Same degree conferral again 29-16
Delay in request for waiver 28-09
Dimit filed 9-04
Dues
Annual, payable 18-35
Demand for payment 4-14
Payment before suspension 44-05
Election of lodge officers 4-15
Entered Apprentice to present self for advancement 19-05
Fellow Craft to present self for advancement 19-05
Filing
Certificate of good standing for dual membership 9-05
Demit 9-05
Reports See REPORTS
Funeral services for Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts 20-01

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 Grand Lodge Budget and Finance Committee, Data for 21-06
Initiation after
Election to receive degrees 12-12 &c.
Entered Apprentice Degree 4-04; 12-12 &c.; 19-05 &c.
Fellow Craft Degree 19-05 &c.
Installation of lodge officers 30-23 &c.
Master Mason examination 42-06
Opening communications early 11-07
Petition
From rejected petitioner 40-04 &c.
Withdrawal 4-06
Petitioner presenting self for initiation 19-05
Reception address to new Mason 42-07
Reports See REPORTS
Residence of petitioner 12-05
Restoration 41-01 &c.
Term of Trustee of
Grand Lodge 3-69
Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey 34-10
Visitation
Current dues card 18-10
Dimitted or unaffiliated member 45-02
Waiver
Balloting on application 14-05
Delay in acting on request 28-09
TITLES
Past District Deputies 16-03
Past Grand Lodge Officers, not Past Masters 2-07
Past Secretaries to Grand Masters 26-02
TOKENS
Anniversary 35-06 *c.
Widow's pin 35-06
TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS, MEMBERS PRESENT 29-02
TRAVELING CERTIFICATES 36-03 &c.
TREASURER, LODGE See also GRAND TREASURER
By-law requiring payment 30-32
Deposit and payment of funds 30-31
Require two signatures 30-31
TRENTON MASONIC MUSEUM COMMITTEE 3-57
TRESTLE-BOARDS See LODGE NOTICES, TRESTLEBOARDS and
SUMMONSES
TRIAL OF CHARGES COMMITTEE 3-63
TRIAL See CHARGES -- CODE FOR TRIALS
TRUSTEES 30-16
TWENTY-FIVE YEAR MEMBERS
Dues 18-09
Tokens 35-06
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TYLER AND TYLING 6-04; 10-02; 30-19
UNAFFILIATED MEMBER
Charges
Against 13-14
By 13-10
Funeral 20-03
Petition for
Affiliation 9-01 &c.
Restoration 41-01 &c.
Visitation after Dimit 45-02
Suspended member 41-02
UNANIMOUS CONSENT FOR VOTE FOR LODGE OFFICERS 30-13
UNEARNED DUES ON DIMIT 18-35
UNMASONIC CONDUCT See UNMASONIC CONDUCT under
CHARGES -- CODE FOR TRIALS
UNNOMINATED BROTHER ELECTED TO OFFICE 30-12
UNWORTHINESS OF PETITIONER 10-04
VACANCIES See DEATH, DISABILITIES AND VACANCIES
VERDICT See VERDICT under CHARGES -- CODE FOR TRIALS
VISIBLE PHYSICAL DEFECT 12-10
VISITORS
Dimitted member 45-02
Entered Apprentice 45-01
Examination 45-04 &c.
Exclusion at election of
Grand Lodge Officers 3-17
Lodge Officers 30-05
Fellow Crafts 45-01
Grand Lodge members 30-05
Grand Lodge Officers 45-06
Foreign jurisdiction 45-04 &c.
Grand Lodge 3-02
Irregular Masons 45-02
Master Masons, newly made 45-01
Objection by member 45-06
Right to visit 6-06
Suspended members 44-09
Unaffiliated members 45-02
VOTE See BALLOT
VOTING SCHEDULE 46-01 &c.
VOUCHING FOR VISITOR 4-02
WAIVER OF JURISDICTION
Application received 28-09
Ballot 28-05 &c.
Correspondence 28-04
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 Entered Apprentice 19-15
Fellow Craft 19-15
Penal 28-12 &c.
Physical condition of applicant 12-10
Report
Delay in action on request for 28-09
To Grand Secretary of penal waiver 28-16
Withdrawal of petition 38-04
WARDENS See SENIOR AND JUNIOR WARDENS
WARRANT
Arrested or withdrawn 47-01 &c.
Consolidated lodges 37-01; 37-15 &c.
Designate place for lodge communication 29-05
Dimits and certificates of petitioners for new lodge 3-08
Dispensation See DISPENSATIONS; and NEW LODGE
Fee for new lodge 3-09
Grand Lodge Committee on Dispensations and Warrants 3-52
Grand Lodge issues warrants 2-13
Merged lodges 37-01; 37-15 &c.
Minimum number of members to
Obtain warrant 3-07
Retain warrant 29-02
New lodge See DISPENSATIONS; and NEW LODGE
Petition for 3-07
Present at opening of lodge 29-01
Recommendation of other lodge 3-07
Regular lodge 31-08
Required in lodge 29-01; 48-11
Restored 47-01 &c.
Suspended 47-01 &c.
To lodge under dispensation 31-08 &c.
WASHINGTON, GEORGE
Celebration of Masonic Birthday 29-14
George Washington National Memorial Association 5-16
Masonic National Memorial fee 18-32
WHITE APRON AWARD 39-08
WHITE BALLS 10-08
WIDOW'S PINS 35-06
WILLS 34-39 &c.
WINE 29-22 &c.
WITHDRAWAL OF
Ballot 10-18
Charges 13-76
Nomination for Grand Lodge Office 3-11B
Nomination for M. H. & C. F. of N. J. Office 34-23
Petition 38-05
WORSHIPFUL MASTER AND WORSHIPFUL MASTER-ELECT

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Accused of charges 13-18 &c.
Acting Master 48-14
Admit members
Between ballots 10-11
During ballot 10-10
Amenable to Grand Lodge 48-08
Appoint
Committees 48-03
Member to examine visitor 45-05
Officer pro tem 48-03
Subordinate officers 48-03
Apron 39-06
Ballot See BALLOT
By-law limitation on powers 48-02
Conferral of degrees 19-06; 48-12
Death, sickness or absence of
Worshipful Master 48-14
Worshipful Master-elect 30-18
Decision on physical defect of candidate 12-10
Deprivation of officer of functions 48-04
Discretion questioned 48-10
Dual member serving as 17-03
Duty concerning qualification of successor 30-29
Election See ELECTION OF LODGE OFFICERS
Member of Grand Lodge 2-04
Merged lodges 37-19; 37-24
Objection to installation 30-30
Omission of regular communication 29-04
Opening lodge early 11-07
Order or permit
Emergent communication 29-15
Expunging of minutes 48-07
Member to confer degree 48-12
Nomination for lodge office 30-06
Receipt or refund to suspended member 44-06
Smoking 29-13
Summons issued 48-06
Past Master's Apron 39-06
Place Warden or member in East 48-12
Postpone
Ballot 10-21
Motion 48-08
Presence required in
Grand Lodge 2-06
Lodge 29-03
Prohibit discussion on ballot 40-01
Proxy for, at Grand Lodge 23-02
Qualification ceremonies 30-28
Rank if lodge under dispensation 31-03
Receipt of gratuity for life membership 13-28
Refusal to sign order for payment 48-09
Removal of lodge officer 48-04
Rights and powers if lodge under dispensation 31-03
See successor qualified for installation 30-29
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 Sign certificate for merger or consolidation of lodges 37-12
Status in merged or consolidated lodge 37-19; 37-24
Submission of visible physical defect to Grand Master 12-10
Summons by 43-07; 48-06
Visitation of Masonic Home 32-05
Write on face of dimit or certificate of standing 9-06
WRITTEN BALLOT See ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE
OFFICERS; and ELECTION OF LODGE OFFICERS
YOUTH AWARDS 21-24 &c.

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