The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-06-29

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definitely suspended, and they and their
families be excluded from all the priv
ileges and benefits of the Institution.
Massachusetts deprives every Mason,
not member of some subordinate lodge,
from visiting the same lodge, in the
place where he resides, more than twice
without the permission of the Master or
vote of the lodge.
New York, in its constitution, pro-
vides that it being the duty of every Ma
son to belong to some lodge, and contrib
ute TO its funds, therefore any Mason
who does not contribute to the funds, or
belong to some lodge, shall not be emit
tied to visit more than. twice while he so
continues, or to join in professions, or
receive assistance or relief, or Masonic
burial
Pennsylvania declares that no brother
made in lodge beyond its jurisdiction,
and having been a resident there for
three years without joining lodge, shall
be entitled to Masonic relief, nor shall
his family be entitled to apply therefor;
and denies to a brother who is not
any lodge more than once.
Maryland deprives Master Mason,
who is not contributing member of any
lodge, of the right to visit the same
lodge more than twice, unless he joins
some regular lodge.
The District of Columbia directs that
no lodge shall, more than once, admit as
visitor, any resident Mason not mem
Der of some lodge; and no resident Ma
son, non-affiliated more than one year,
shall participate in any public procession
or ceremony, nor shall any such, nor
their widows or orphans, be entitled to
any benefit from any lodge-all such nom
affiliated Masons being regarded as pro-
fanes, not known to the Fraternity in
any Of its organized forms.
Virginia declares that non-affiliated
Mason shall not be entitled to join in any
Masonic procession, or to Masonic burial,
or any pecuniary aid from lodge.
North Carolina forb1ds non-affiliated
Mason to visit any lodge under its juris-
diction, withhOlds Masonic burial and re-
lief, and deprives them of the right to
assist in any public ceremonies and pro-
cessions Of the Craft.
South Carolina prohibits them from
visiting a lodge more than once, without
becoming member of some regular
lodge under its jurisdiction, and with
holds from them Masonic aid.
Georgia declares that Masons noA-affil-
lated for twelve months shall not be per-
mitted to visit any lodge, nor be entitled
to any of the benefits and privileges of a
Mason.
Alabama says that Mason should
never be allowed demit without cause
he has no right to non-afiliate himself;
and that none but affiliated Masons shall
in case of death, be buried with Masonic
honors, or be entitled to Masonic charity.
Mississippi deprives non-affiliated Ma
sons of all the rights, benefits and privi-
leges of the lodges; that is to say, the
right to visit, the right to charitable aid,
the right to join in professions and to
Masonic burial.
Louisiana divests them of all the right
to visit, to assist at any public ceremo-
MES or professions, to Masonic burial, or
to receive relief for themselves or families |
from the charity funds of the Society.
Texas instructs its subordinate lodges |
not to grant relief to non-afhliated Ma
sons out of the lodge funds, and refuses.
them the right to visit any lodge more
than three times.
Arkansas maintains that they have no |
right to visit lodge unless by consent of |
the same, with or without terms; nor to
Join her local professions; nor to Mason
ic burial.
Missouri declares that they shall have
no claim or right to aid from the Charity
funds of the Grand Lodge or its subordi-
mates, nor shall they be permitted to visit
a lodge more than twice without the
unanimous consent of the members.
Tennessee expresses the opinion of its
Grand Lodge that non-affiliated Masons
are not entitled, as matter of right, to
the charities of the Society.
Kentucky leaves it discretionary With
its lodges to bury non-affiliated Mason,
of his otherwise good stand
ing, or of his request.
Ohio recommends its lodges to dis
by all proper means, the
practice of rehabilitation, and to with
hold from non-affiliated Masons the right
of visiting, of participating in the public
exercises and of Masonic interment.
Indiana directs that they shall not be
permitted to visit any lodge under its
be entitled to Masonic buri-
ii, to receive relief from the charity
funds, or to be allowed to assist at any
public ceremonies.
Illinois declares that non-affiliated
Master Masons, who refuse to contribute
to the support of the Institution, unless
by disability by so doing, for
felt all the rights, privileges and benefits {
IF the Society.
Michigan refuses to Mason residing
within the jurisdiction of lodge the I
right to visit the same more than three
lines without becoming member there ,,
If, except sojourners, unless they be /
in good standing of some lodge ;
N its jurisdiction.
Wisconsin pronounces all non-affliated !,
Masons as not entitled to any of the ben /
Fits of Masonry and deprives them of i,
is privileges, nor have any of their fam
lies claims for any pecuniary aid. !
Iowa orders that Masons not of any !
odge and residing in the jurisdiction of q
Is Grand Lodge shall pay into the Grand
Treasury the same dues as are required 9
rom affiliated Masons, and for non-com- ]
1liance shall not be permitted to visit
my lodge i'll the jurisdiction more than 7
nee.
Minnesota prohibits all non-affiliated 9
md non-contributing Masons from re- Is
Giving Masonic aid, and deprives them Q
f the privileges of the Craft permitting 2
hem, however, to visit lodge not more
han three times.
California deprives all non-affiliates, .
sho do not contribute, of all the rights. z
privileges and benefits of the Fraternity. 5
Oregon makes non-affiliates pay dues, Tx
T debars them of all Masonic privileges. is
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