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182 BOOK OF THE A. AND A. RITE.
Five members constitute a quorum : a Council can
not be opened with a less number.
If a Prince gives another Prince a challenge, he should
be excluded forever.
Princes are strictly to observe the rule enforcing jus-
tice and good order, and their conduct in life should be
irreproachable.
If any member of a Council or Lodge shall be present
at, or aid, or assist in giving or receiving any of the
sublime or symbolic degrees in a clandestine or irregu-
lar manner, contrary to the true intent and meaning of
the statutes and regulations of the Supreme Council, or
of the constitutions and laws of true Ancient, Free and
Accepted Masonry, he subjects himself to expulsion.
A Prince of Jerusalem who visits an inferior Council
or Lodge, should present himself clothed with the dress
and ornaments of a Prince ; and when his approach is
announced, the presiding officer sends a Prince of Jeru-
salem to examine him, and if he reports in his favor, he
should be received under the arch of steel, and be escort-
ed by four Brethren, and seated on the right hand of
the presiding officer. An entry of his name and rank
should be made on the engraved tablets, that he may
thereafter receive due honors without examination ;
the
same ceremonies should be observed when he reth'es as
when he entered.
Princes have the rifjht of beinor covered in all subor-
dinate Lodges, Chapters, or Councils, and of addressing
the Chair without first asking permission.
If at any election of officers, a Prince of Jerusalem
solicits votes for himself or any other person, he should
be forever expelled.