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FORMS OF DOCUMENTS.
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the Lodge, which may be committed to writing; and insert the names of the members and visitors. He shall receive all moneys due to the Lodge, and forthwith pay them over to the Treasurer, taking his receipt for the same. He shall make out the Annual Return to the Grand Lodge, agreeably to the form prescribed, and transmit the same to the Grand Lodge, after it has been signed by the Presiding Officer. lie shall have his Minutes copied into the journal and ready for examination at the regular Communication preceding the festival of St. John the Evangelist in each year.


ARTICLE VII.
Of the Deacons.

Sec. 1. The Senior and Junior Deacons shall perform all the duties appertaining to their respective offices according to Ma sonic usage under the direction of the Worshipful Master and Wardens.


ARTICLE VIII.
Of the Stewards.

Sec. 1. The Stewards shall, under the direction of the Junior Warden, prepare and superintend any banquet of the Lodge. They shall also be intrusted with the preparation of Candidates as the Assistants of the Senior Deacon, and with the Examination of visitors.


ARTICLE IX.
Of the Tiler.

Sec. 1. The Tiler must be a worthy Master Mason. It shall be his duty to serve all summonses and notifications delivered