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78 An Account of the

Table 2 Bye laws of 1824
The following By Laws having been proposed, thoroughly discussed at various
Meetings, and finally adopted in open Lodge were ordered to be observed, and to
take Effect, in lieu of all former Laws and Regulations heretofore in force.
13th April 1824
FIRST.
That the Lodge shall meet on the second Tuesday in the Months of November,
December, February, March, April, and May, at the Free Masons Tavern, Great
Queen Street, to be summoned at 5 o’Clock, or as much earlier as circumstances
may require, subject always to the order of the W. M.
SECOND.
That the Election of Master and Treasurer shall be annually by Ballot at the
Meeting in the Month of December. No Brother to be eligible to the Chair,
unlefs he shall [have] previously served the Office of Master or Warden in this, or
some other regular Lodge.
THIRD.
That at the subsequent Meeting when the Minutes shall be confirmed, the Master
elect shall be installed according to ancient usage, that he shall then invest the Treasurer,
and likewise appoint and invest the Wardens, Secretary, Deacons, and Inner Guard.
FOURTH.
That any Gentleman desirous of being initiated into Masonry in this Lodge,
shall be proposed and seconded by two of its Members, in open Lodge, and shall
be ballotted for at the next ensuing Meeting.
FIFTH.
That any Brother desirous of becoming a Member of this Lodge shall be
proposed and seconded in like manner.
SIXTH
That all propositions for admission or initiation shall be made in writing
and delivered to the Master expressing the Christian and Surname addition or
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profession and place of abode of the Candidate and stating the persons by whom

27 “Addition.” Something added to a man’s name to distinguish him. O.E.D.