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236                    An Account of the

                                   VI LODGE PROPERTY
                The books, papers, jewels, furniture  and property, of whatsoever kind,
             belonging to the Lodge, shall be considered as vested in the Master and
             Wardens for the time being, in trust nevertheless for themselves and the other
             members of the Lodge (Rule 143, Book of Constitutions) The principal
             Books consist of the Minute Book, the Declaration Book, the Book of
             Accounts and the Property Book. Changes in property will be recorded in
             the Minute Book.

                                        VI FEES
                The Fees and Subscriptions shall be as follows:-
                Initiation and Joining fee when the number of Regularly  Attending
                members is under Thirty .................................. £60.00
                When the number is over Thirty or over ........... £120.00
                Rejoining Fee (see By-Law XI) ........................ £30.00
                In addition to these fees the candidate shall pay to the Lodge such registration
             fees as are payable to Grand Lodge and, if applicable, to Metropolitan Grand
             Lodge, together with any tax thereon, and the candidate shall be informed
             of the total

                              VII ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
                The annual subscription exclusive of dining fees due and payable in
             advance in January, shall be of such amount, as the Lodge shall from time
             to time decide by resolution after notice on the Summons. The Secretary’s
             services shall be deemed equivalent to payment of subscriptions.
                Where an emergency meeting is held specifically for the purpose of
             conferring a degree at the request of a candidate or candidates the additional
             cost incurred excluding dining costs, shall be born by the candidate or
             candidates equally.
                The cost of dinners shall be borne (in due proportion) by those Brethren
             giving notice of intention to attend and the proportions attributable to
             private guests shall be paid by the Members inviting them.
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