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ARTICLE XI
SUMMONS
SECTION 1. Any Brother, who fails to obey a summons to act as watch
at the bedside of a sick brother, or to furnish a substitute in his
place, shall be deemed guilty of unmasonic conduct, for which he
may be reprimanded, or suspended as the Lodge may determine.
Notice of summons shall not be less than twenty-four hours
before service is required.
SEC. 2. Any member changing his address must notify the Secretary
immediately of his removal, and for failing to do so he or they shall be
fined the amount of....................cents, same to be added to his
or their dues and be collected before dues.
SEC. 3. Any member holding an office in this Lodge must either be
present at meetings or send notice to the Lodge asking to be excused
for the following reasons only: Sickness, out of city, working during
Lodge hours. For failing to comply with this law he or they shall be dealt
with as the Lodge will see fit, or failing to be present for three
successive meetings his or their office shall be declared vacant by the
Worshipful Master.
SEC. 4. Whenever this Lodge gives a Masonic Ball each member will be
taxed for at least two tickets providing he or they are within the
distance to attend said Masonic Ball, same to be added to his or their
dues and collectable before the same.
ARTICLE XII
SECTION 1. Every member is required to attend at least one (1)
meeting in every three (3) months, unless for some good and sufficient
reason or excuse, away from city, employment during Lodge's hours
of meeting, or personal sickness is given therefor, and in case of
his failure either to attend one (1) meeting in three (3) months
or his failure to give or prove either of the three (3) reasons
mentioned above, he or they shall be assessed the amount
of.............. (............) Dollar, same to be turned over to the
Charity Fund.
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