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28 BOOK OF THE A. AND A. RITE.
It is the duty of the "Hospitable Brother" to visit all
sick brethren, and see that they are well attended to.
If any brother is taken sick, and it shall come to the
knowledge of any member, he shall give early advice oi
it to the Hospitable Brother and to the Lodge, that the
necessary succor may be administered.
Should a brother die, all the brethren are expected to
attend and assist at his funeral, in the usual manner.
It is most proper that the Lodge be then opened in the
Perfect Masters degree.
Secrecy in reference to the mysteries, as well as the
transactions of the Lodge regarding the character of a
brother or applicant, being an indispensable obligation,
the T.\ Potent should always, before closing his Lodge,
remind the brethren of their duty in this respect, and
enforce it in the usual manner and form.
It is the duty of every subordinate body in the An-
cient and Accepted Scottish rite to make annual returns
to the Supreme Council of its transactions during the
year; and its By-Laws, before becoming effective,
should be submitted to the Deputy for the State for
his approval, and a copy transmitted to the Secretary-
General of the Supreme Council, for filing.
In cases of expulsions, a vote of two-thirds of the
members piesent should be required-