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248 ARTICLE IV. Of the Wardens. 1. It shall be the duty of the Wardens to assist the Worshipful Master in the government of the Lodge, and in his absence to preside according to seniority, unless through courtesy they relinquish the right of presiding to a Past Master present.

ARTICLE V. Of the Treasurer. 1. The Treasurer shall keep an exact account of all the Funds of the Lodge, and all scrip and certificates of Stock, and all titles of property belonging to the Lodge. lie shall pay all orders signed by the Worshipful Master, and countersigned by the Secretary, and those drawn on him by the Committee of Charity; he shall report the state of the funds, and the members in arrears, at the regular meetings in June and December in each year. He shall submit his books to inspection whenever required by the Worshipful Master or the Lodge. He shall give a bond for the faithful performance of his duties in such sum as the Lodge may determine.

ARTICLE VI. Of the Secretary.

1. The Secretary shall issue all summonses for stated Communications three days previous; and for extra Communications, when required by the Presiding Officer, and deliver them to the Tiler. He shall keep a record of all the proceedings of