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SEC.  2. There shall be elected  annually by-ballot, two  members
           together with the Worshipful Master,  Senior and Junior Wardens, and
           they shall constitute the Board of Trustees.


                                     ARTICLE III


                                DUTIES  OF OFFICERS

           SECTION 1. The Worshipful Master shall preside over all meetings of
           the Lodge and enforce  due observance of the laws of this Lodge and
           Order, see  that all officers discharge their duties; convene special
           meetings when he deems it necessary; appoint all committees, whose
           appointment is not otherwise provided for; have the casting vote in all
           cases of a tie; issue notices to members to sit up with the sick when
           necessary; sign all authorized drafts on the Treasurer and other legal
           documents  presented for his signature; appoint the Senior Deacon,
           Tyler, Chaplain and Archivist. He shall be exempted from all dues, taxes
           and assessments during the term of office.

           SEC.  2. The Senior and Junior Wardens shall assist the Worshipful
           Master in the discharge of his duties, and in his absence perform them
           according to custom. The Senior  Warden shall appoint the Junior
           Deacon, and the Junior Warden shall appoint the Stewards at the time
           of his installation.

           SEC.  3. The Treasurer  shall receive all moneys and bills from the
           Secretary, giving his receipt for the same; pay all orders signed by the
           Worshipful  Master and attested by the  Secretary with the seal
           attached, and  none other, carefully numbering and  filing all
           vouchers of receipts and disbursements; shall render a report of
           moneys received and disbursed, and shall submit his books for
           examination at least one week before the expiration of his term
           of office, or before  his successor is  installed, to the Board of
           Trustees for their approval. He  shall  also be required before
           entering   upon   the   duties   of   his   office  to give a Bond for
           the sum of  $............................,  to be approved by the Lodge;
           same to be executed to the Worshipful Master. For the faithful
           performance of his duties, he shall be exempted from all dues,
           taxes and assessments during his term of office.

           SEC. 4. The Secretary shall keep a full and impartial account between
           the Lodge and its members, record in full  its  proceedings, write all
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