Of The Society Of Freemassons.

The G . M . wears a sua on his breast and a compass reversed . The plate * which is placed here represents the equipment of a Freemason and the chair of the Master , etc . . . ... 5 . In the choice of Masters they do not mostly consider age , but merit . In the choice of the apprentice it must be ascertained ! if he has fitting dispositionetc . Before admitting a new brother care must be taken that he is in his

, condition free , a respectable man , of full age , and of established respectability . As regards females , it is not permitted to receive them into the society . The G . M . has the right of choosing for himself yearly a sort of sub-delegate , whom you may almost call the vice G . M . of the order , who , in the absence of his chief , represents him in all things , and enjoys the same honour and privileges . 6 . This article concerns the labour of the brethrenand the consideration

, they ought to have , the one for the other . For instance , they are to regard each other as brethren ; to assist each other , to communicate to one another their " lights " and their opinions , their services , their purse , and their counsels .

They ought not to injure one another by envy or by jealousy , nor speak uncivilly of each other , nor give each other injurious names and nick-names . They ought , on the contrary , to maintain a mutual fidelity , and , the better to cement their union , call each other always brother , " confrere , " fellow , etc . With respect to the distribution of work and honours , they are expressly recommended to submit themselves to the orders of their superiors without murmuring , and withont finding fault with such orders , etc .

7 . By this article secret cabals are forbidden , or meetings without the leave of the Master . It is equall y forbidden to speak hastily , to interrupt a speaker , to ridicule , to jest , when serious and important matters are treated of . 8 . Every brother who shall have given cause for complaint is bound to submit himself to the decision of the lodge , unless , indeed , he has appealed to Grand Lodge , that is to say , the General Assembly . 9 . It is permitted to the brethren to amuse themselves , but with decency and self-restraint , without excess , —in one word , without exceeding the limits of an honest liberty .

10 . If any Freemason meets another in the street he is to salute him in the manner he has been taught at his reception . But if the brethren find themselves among strangers , —and by the term strangers we must understand all who are not Freemasons , —he must be cautious in his words . He must take care that nothing escapes from him which will give the means for these strangers to penetrate into secrets which ought not to be revealed to them ; lastlyfor fear of embarrassmentor of affording matter for

in-, , discreet curiosity , they must immediate change the conversation , and guard with extraordinary precaution the honour of so respectable a fraternity . J The Freemason must use the same precautions in his family , with his friends , his neighbours , his relations , his wife . § 11 . With regard to foreign brethren , they must begin by avoiding a surprise . Some one might call himself a Freemasonand persuade a brotherby

, , his tricks and artifices , who is , after all , nothing but a false brother . If the strange brother , having been recognised as a true " confrere , " is found to be in want , his brother must assist him , or furnish him b y recommendation with the means of being succoured in other lodges .