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United Grand Lodge.
alter the present mode of distributing Masonic bounty as it is now effected by the Lodge of Benevolence , by substituting instead thereof as to a portion of the Fund of Benevolence , a system of Annuities , allowing tbe annuitants to reside where they please , to be granted to reduced and aged Freemasons , under such guards and controul , however , as would ensure the application of the fund towards the support of those whose characters and misfortunes , as well as Masonic zeal and exertions , had given them
failclaims upon tbe sympathy and aid of tbe Fraternity . The Doard accordingly recommended that towards the establishment and maintenance of the proposed plan , the Grand Lodge should grant out of the Fund of Benevolence an annual sum , and as a commencement the Board suggest that the sum to he granted be 100 / . quarterly , and that donations and annual subscriptions be received from Chapters , Lodges , and individuals in augmentation . That all donations , life-subscriptions , and a portion also of annual
subscriptions be funded , the interest thereof to be applied in granting annuities . That the annuitants be divided into three classes , depending on the age , condition , and circumstances of the applicants , viz . 1 st Class . —Annuities from 101 . to 20 Z . to Brethren of the age of sixty to seventy years . 2 nd Class . —Annuities from 151 . to 25 / . of the age of seventy to seventy-five years . 3 rd Class . —Annuities from 20 ? . to 30 / . of the age of seventy-five and upwards .
The amount of annuity to be regulated by the age of the candidate when elected , and to be settled by the Committee of Management according to the circumstances of the ense , and not to be subsequently increased . That no Brother be eligible under the age of sixty years , nor unless he has been a registered Master Mason for fifteen years , and a subscribing member to a Lodge for at least ten years of that period ; except the Brother shall be afflicted with total blindness , paralysis , or other visitation of Divine Providence which shall permanently incapacitate him from
earning a livelihood , and that the affliction shall have occurred subsequently to his being raised to the degree of Master Mason ; in such case tbe party may be admitted under sixty years of age , if he shall have been seven years a registered Master Mason and subscriber to a Lodge for that period . That one-half of the sum granted in annuities shall be applied to Brethren of country Lodges . That in consideration of the money granted from the Benevolent Fund , every Master of a Lodge shall be entitled to vote in the election of
annuitants , provided the contributions of the Lodge shall have been paid for the previous year , and that each donor and subscriber be entitled to vote in proportion to his donation or annual subscription . That tbe Grand Treasurer of the Craft for the time being , be the Treasurer to the Institution . The Deputy Grand Master and Grand Treasurer to be two of the trustees of the property , and that two others be elected by the Masters of Lodges and subscribers at large .
That a Committee of Management be annually appointed , to consist of thirty members , ( in addition to the Grand Master , Pro-Grand Master , and Deputy Grand Master , ) ten to be nominated by the Grand Master , ten by the Grand Lodge , and ten by the subscribers at large , by ballot . The Board are anxious to see the benefits of the proposed fund extended towards the relief of Masons' widows , but they are decidedly of opinion that it is desirable to defer tiny arrangement for that object until some little experience shall enable the Grand Lodge and Craft at large to judge of the operation and working of a plan of annuities to be granted to Brethren .
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United Grand Lodge.
alter the present mode of distributing Masonic bounty as it is now effected by the Lodge of Benevolence , by substituting instead thereof as to a portion of the Fund of Benevolence , a system of Annuities , allowing tbe annuitants to reside where they please , to be granted to reduced and aged Freemasons , under such guards and controul , however , as would ensure the application of the fund towards the support of those whose characters and misfortunes , as well as Masonic zeal and exertions , had given them
failclaims upon tbe sympathy and aid of tbe Fraternity . The Doard accordingly recommended that towards the establishment and maintenance of the proposed plan , the Grand Lodge should grant out of the Fund of Benevolence an annual sum , and as a commencement the Board suggest that the sum to he granted be 100 / . quarterly , and that donations and annual subscriptions be received from Chapters , Lodges , and individuals in augmentation . That all donations , life-subscriptions , and a portion also of annual
subscriptions be funded , the interest thereof to be applied in granting annuities . That the annuitants be divided into three classes , depending on the age , condition , and circumstances of the applicants , viz . 1 st Class . —Annuities from 101 . to 20 Z . to Brethren of the age of sixty to seventy years . 2 nd Class . —Annuities from 151 . to 25 / . of the age of seventy to seventy-five years . 3 rd Class . —Annuities from 20 ? . to 30 / . of the age of seventy-five and upwards .
The amount of annuity to be regulated by the age of the candidate when elected , and to be settled by the Committee of Management according to the circumstances of the ense , and not to be subsequently increased . That no Brother be eligible under the age of sixty years , nor unless he has been a registered Master Mason for fifteen years , and a subscribing member to a Lodge for at least ten years of that period ; except the Brother shall be afflicted with total blindness , paralysis , or other visitation of Divine Providence which shall permanently incapacitate him from
earning a livelihood , and that the affliction shall have occurred subsequently to his being raised to the degree of Master Mason ; in such case tbe party may be admitted under sixty years of age , if he shall have been seven years a registered Master Mason and subscriber to a Lodge for that period . That one-half of the sum granted in annuities shall be applied to Brethren of country Lodges . That in consideration of the money granted from the Benevolent Fund , every Master of a Lodge shall be entitled to vote in the election of
annuitants , provided the contributions of the Lodge shall have been paid for the previous year , and that each donor and subscriber be entitled to vote in proportion to his donation or annual subscription . That tbe Grand Treasurer of the Craft for the time being , be the Treasurer to the Institution . The Deputy Grand Master and Grand Treasurer to be two of the trustees of the property , and that two others be elected by the Masters of Lodges and subscribers at large .
That a Committee of Management be annually appointed , to consist of thirty members , ( in addition to the Grand Master , Pro-Grand Master , and Deputy Grand Master , ) ten to be nominated by the Grand Master , ten by the Grand Lodge , and ten by the subscribers at large , by ballot . The Board are anxious to see the benefits of the proposed fund extended towards the relief of Masons' widows , but they are decidedly of opinion that it is desirable to defer tiny arrangement for that object until some little experience shall enable the Grand Lodge and Craft at large to judge of the operation and working of a plan of annuities to be granted to Brethren .