The Masonic Mirror.

for Brethren joining one Lodge from another , to remain 2 s . 6 d . as at present , unless that Brother * require a Grand-Lodge certificate ,-in which case the fee will be 7 s . 6 d . " That each Lodge should make a return to Grand Lodge annually , together with the amount of the dues payable thereon , unless there be a Prov . Grand Master for the district , in which case the returns and payments shall be made to him , or to such person as he may direct , he being responsible for the remittance of the same to the Grand Lodge of London .

" That the Prov . Grand Master shall distribute the Grand Lodge certificates , which will be forwarded to him for the purpose in blank . They will be filled up in due form , and countersigned by the Prov . Grand Master and Prov . Grand Sec , or in the event of the absence or illness of the Prov . Grand Master , by theDep . Prov . Grand Master in his stead . " That the returns and payments shall be made to the Prov . Grand Master , or

to some Brother duly appointed by him , on his behalf , and the Lodge so paying shall immediately transmit to the Grand Secretary in London , a duplicate of such returns , signed by the Worshipful Master , the Secretary , and the Treasurer of the Lodge , specifying when , and by whom , and to whom , the returns and payments were made , with the names of those to whom the Prov . Grand Master has issued Grand Lodge certificates .

" And further , that the Prov . Grand Master shall , with all reasonable expedition , forward to the Grand Secretary all returns received from the several Lodges within his province or district , together with the amount of the dues , so that the Brethren may be duly registered , and the amounts placed to the account of the different Lodges . " That as , on account of the distance of many of the Prov . Grand Lodges from London , it is impossible that the Grand Lodge can be aware of their proceedings ,

the Grand Master requires that every third year an account shall be rendered to him , detailing their proceedings and transactions , with a view of determining whether the interests of the Craft would be best promoted by the continuance in office of the Prov . Grand Master , should he be willing to do so , and the decision of the Grand Master will be communicated to the Prov . Grand Master , the Dep . Prov . Grand Master , or the Prov . Grand Secretary , for the information of the Prov . Grand Lodge . No new fees will be required on these occasions ,

" By these means the Grand Master hopes that the good understanding so necessary to be preserved between the Prov . Grand Master and the Lodges under his jurisdiction , will be promoted , and the unity of the Craft maintained . " With the view of providing for the event of the Prov . Grand Master ' s death , the Grand Master will deliver to each Province such a document as will empower the Dep . Prov . Grand Master to preside and act for such a limited period as will permit of a successor being appointed , or any other necessary steps being taken . The alterations which the Grand Master proposes in order to effect these objects , are the following : —

" After Art . 26 , at page 65 , to add , 'In order to avoid delay , and for the accommodation of Lodges in the colonies and foreign parts for which a Prov . Grand Master is appointed , those Lodges may make their returns and payments to the Prov . Grand Master or such Brother as he may direct , but for the due remittance of which to the Grand Lodge the Prov . Grand . Master shall be personally responsible ; which Prov . Grand Master is thereupon to deliver Grand Lodge certificates , which will be furnished to him for the purpose , and which certificates are to be countersigned as specified at page 85 . '

" When a return and payment has so been made to a Prov ., Grand Master , or other Brother on his behalf , the Lodge making the same shall forthwith transmit to the Grand Secretary , in London , a duplicate of the return , signed by the Worshipful Master and the Secretary or Treasurer , specifying the date when and the party to whom the return and payment have been made , and also specifying for whom the Prov . Grand Master has issued certificates ; and , further , the Prov . Grand Master shall immediately , or with all reasonable expedition , forward to the Grand Secretary the returns received from the several Lodges in his district , together with the amount payable thereon , so that the Brethren may bo duly