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250 to him by the Secretary; to prepare the room for the Communications of the Lodge, and carefully to collect and replace the Jewels and Furniture after the Lodge is closed. For the faithful performance of his duties he shall receive the sum of. . . . . . dollars annually.

ARTICLE X. Of the Standing Committees.

1. The Worshipful Master, Wardens, Treasurer, and Secretary shall be a Standing Committee on the Funds, whose duty it shall be to make sale or commutation of Stock, or other property of the Lodge, when so ordered by the Lodge. Also to invest such cash as may be, from time to time, in the hands of the Treasurer, and which they may be directed to invest by the Lodge.

2. A Committee of Charity, to consist of three members, shall be annually appointed at the regular Communication in January, to whom may be referred all applications for relief during the recess of the Lodge. The majority of the Committee shall have power to draw on the Treasurer for a sum in each case not exceeding. . . . . dollars.

ARTICLE XI. Of Initiation and Affiliation. 1. Any person wishing to be initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry in this Lodge, must apply by petition, at a regular Communication, recommended by two members, and enclosing not less than. . . . dollars, upon which a Committee of three shall be appointed to inquire into his qualifications, and to report at the next stated Communication.