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The Minute Book Of The Lodge Of Industry, Gateshead.
apprentices , to those who are of the Lodge of Masonry , which if you take good hoed unto and keep , will find the same worthy your regard for a "Worth y Science : ffor at the building of the Tower of Babylon and Citys of the EastKing Nimrod the Son of
, Cush , the son of Ham , the son of Noah , & c , gave Charges and Orders to Masons , as also did Abraham in Egypt . King David and his Sou King SOLOMAN at the building of the Temple of Jerusalem , and many more Kings and Princes of
worthy memory from time to time , and did not only promote the ffame of the 7 Liberal Sciences but fformed Lodges , and gave and granted their Commissions and Charters to those of or belonging to the Science of Masonry to keep and hold their
Assemblys , for correcting of ffaults , or making Masons within their Dominions , when and where they pleased . " 2 . That you be true to the King and use neither error nor heresy to your understanding , nor despise discreet and wise
men ' s teaching , but iu all things behave yourself towards your Master Eeverently , in Lowliness of heart and mind , without grudgingor repiningserving him faithfully , dutifully , and diligently . " 3 . That you reverence your elders
according to their degree , and especially those of the Mason ' s Craft , and iu no respect ruisreport a Mason behind his back , to hurt his good Name , or slander the Occupation .
" 4 . That you be no thief , nor commit adultery or ffornication , nor ffrequent Taverns or Alehouses , nor contract matrimony with any woman during your Apprenticeship , ( except with your master ' s knowledge and consent , ) nor neglect to pay
honestly for your meat and drink & ca , allowed in your Master ' s absence ; nor Cause or Suffer any Loss or damage to your host if you can hinder or prevent the same . " 5 . That you willingly do your Duty to the Lord or owner of the work ; and if you
pceive or discern any damage or harm done or to be done to him , You are forthwith to discover and give intelligence thereof to him , or some Superiour of the work : whereby the same may be remedied ° i' pre vented .
" 6 . That you be true one to another , when you stand in peril or danger , by height , Lift , or otherwise , whereby a man be
may much hurt , or his life endangered ;
taking good heed thereunto , as well for your fellow as yourself . " 7 . That you call not one Another by any foul name , but if any manner of fault , cause or difference happen , you are to Communicate the same to the Master and
ffellows , or any of them , and volunteerily abide the Correction , & ca ., they award . '' 8 . That you well and truly keep your Master ' s Councils , your ( fellows and your own , and behave one to another gentlely ffricndlily , Lovingly and Brotherly ; not
Churlishly , presumptuously and forwardly ; but so that all your Works and Actions may redound to the Glory of God , the good report of the fi ' ellowshi p & Company , So help you God . AMEN . " I now bring before my readers some General Orders , which are also deeply interesting to all Masonic students .
Qenercd Orders . " 1 st . That there shall on St John Baptists day June 24 th yearly by the Majority of "Votes in the assembl y be chosen , a Master and Warden for the year ensuing , and a Deputy to act in Masters absence as Master .
'' 2 ndly . That the Chief Meeting Day be June 24 bh each year , the 29 th of September , the 27 th of December , and the 25 th of March , Quarterly meeting days . " 3 rdly . That no apprentice when having served 7 yearsbe admitted or accejited
, into the fi ' ellowship , but either on the chief mooting day , or on a Quarterl y meeting day : and that on his admission he pay 10 / G to the ffund Box , and further pform all other dutys as the master and
ffellows shall think proper . " 4 thly . The Master and Warden shall on any Emergency have power to summons and call together an assembly of the Members nearest at hand , to consult and determine any dispute or Cause that may Occur ; Seaven or more to be psent , and
such act or determination shall be as valid as if done by the whole Assembly . " ofchly . If any member of the Societ y have work to pforme in masonry or otherwise , shall employ some one or more of the Asseinb ' y to do it , if there be psous
capable to do it , and such psons shall p form the work fairly and effectuall y for the Credit oi the Craft and Societ }' . [ Yerte again at foot of page . ] G 2
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The Minute Book Of The Lodge Of Industry, Gateshead.
apprentices , to those who are of the Lodge of Masonry , which if you take good hoed unto and keep , will find the same worthy your regard for a "Worth y Science : ffor at the building of the Tower of Babylon and Citys of the EastKing Nimrod the Son of
, Cush , the son of Ham , the son of Noah , & c , gave Charges and Orders to Masons , as also did Abraham in Egypt . King David and his Sou King SOLOMAN at the building of the Temple of Jerusalem , and many more Kings and Princes of
worthy memory from time to time , and did not only promote the ffame of the 7 Liberal Sciences but fformed Lodges , and gave and granted their Commissions and Charters to those of or belonging to the Science of Masonry to keep and hold their
Assemblys , for correcting of ffaults , or making Masons within their Dominions , when and where they pleased . " 2 . That you be true to the King and use neither error nor heresy to your understanding , nor despise discreet and wise
men ' s teaching , but iu all things behave yourself towards your Master Eeverently , in Lowliness of heart and mind , without grudgingor repiningserving him faithfully , dutifully , and diligently . " 3 . That you reverence your elders
according to their degree , and especially those of the Mason ' s Craft , and iu no respect ruisreport a Mason behind his back , to hurt his good Name , or slander the Occupation .
" 4 . That you be no thief , nor commit adultery or ffornication , nor ffrequent Taverns or Alehouses , nor contract matrimony with any woman during your Apprenticeship , ( except with your master ' s knowledge and consent , ) nor neglect to pay
honestly for your meat and drink & ca , allowed in your Master ' s absence ; nor Cause or Suffer any Loss or damage to your host if you can hinder or prevent the same . " 5 . That you willingly do your Duty to the Lord or owner of the work ; and if you
pceive or discern any damage or harm done or to be done to him , You are forthwith to discover and give intelligence thereof to him , or some Superiour of the work : whereby the same may be remedied ° i' pre vented .
" 6 . That you be true one to another , when you stand in peril or danger , by height , Lift , or otherwise , whereby a man be
may much hurt , or his life endangered ;
taking good heed thereunto , as well for your fellow as yourself . " 7 . That you call not one Another by any foul name , but if any manner of fault , cause or difference happen , you are to Communicate the same to the Master and
ffellows , or any of them , and volunteerily abide the Correction , & ca ., they award . '' 8 . That you well and truly keep your Master ' s Councils , your ( fellows and your own , and behave one to another gentlely ffricndlily , Lovingly and Brotherly ; not
Churlishly , presumptuously and forwardly ; but so that all your Works and Actions may redound to the Glory of God , the good report of the fi ' ellowshi p & Company , So help you God . AMEN . " I now bring before my readers some General Orders , which are also deeply interesting to all Masonic students .
Qenercd Orders . " 1 st . That there shall on St John Baptists day June 24 th yearly by the Majority of "Votes in the assembl y be chosen , a Master and Warden for the year ensuing , and a Deputy to act in Masters absence as Master .
'' 2 ndly . That the Chief Meeting Day be June 24 bh each year , the 29 th of September , the 27 th of December , and the 25 th of March , Quarterly meeting days . " 3 rdly . That no apprentice when having served 7 yearsbe admitted or accejited
, into the fi ' ellowship , but either on the chief mooting day , or on a Quarterl y meeting day : and that on his admission he pay 10 / G to the ffund Box , and further pform all other dutys as the master and
ffellows shall think proper . " 4 thly . The Master and Warden shall on any Emergency have power to summons and call together an assembly of the Members nearest at hand , to consult and determine any dispute or Cause that may Occur ; Seaven or more to be psent , and
such act or determination shall be as valid as if done by the whole Assembly . " ofchly . If any member of the Societ y have work to pforme in masonry or otherwise , shall employ some one or more of the Asseinb ' y to do it , if there be psous
capable to do it , and such psons shall p form the work fairly and effectuall y for the Credit oi the Craft and Societ }' . [ Yerte again at foot of page . ] G 2