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A LODGE. 117
The duty of the several officers, chosen annually, is next
defined at length.
" The master has it in special charge, to see that all the
by-laws of his lodge, as well as the general regulations
from the grand lodge, be duly observed, that his wardens
discharge their office faithfully," &c. &c.—Book of Cons.
p. 44.
He has the general authority of president of a society.
" OF THE WARDENS OF A LODGE.
44 None but Master Masons can be wardens of a lodge.
" The senior warden succeeds to all the duties of the master,
and fills the chair, when he is absent. 91
44 The business of the wardens in the lodge is, generally
to assist the master in conducting the business, and managing
the craft, in due form and order, when the master is
present."—Book of Cons. pp. 46,47.
The secretary and treasurer perform the duties usually
implied in their offices.
" OF THE DEACONS OF A LODGE.
" The deacons are to assist the wardens in the execution
of their duty, to examine and welcome visiting brethren, to
prepare candidates, and to perform such other services as
are assigned them.
" STEWARD.
44 The stewards are to provide refreshment, and make a
regular report of the expense to the treasurer, and to see
that the regalia (furniture) of the lodge are in good order,
and always ready for use.
44 OF THE TYLER OF A LODGE.
44 In order that due decorum be observed, while the lodge
is engaged in what is serious and solemn, and for the preservation
of secresy and good harmony, a brother who is
skilled in the master's part, shall be appointed and paid for