Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois - University Library

Tuesday 1 GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS, I. O. 0. F. 353
Nov. 18, 1913. f
transient visit beyond the said limits, not exceeding the aforesaid
period of time, shall not be so construed as to work a forfeiture of the
office.
ARTICLE V.
Deputy Grand Sire.
Section 1. Duties of Deputy Grand Sire.—The Deputy Grand Sire
shall open and close the meetings of the Sovereign Lodge, support
the Grand Sire by his advice and assistance, and preside in his absence.
In case of the removal, death, resignation or inability of the Grand
Sire, the powers and duties of the said office shall devolve on the
Deputy Grand Sire for the unexpired term, as provided in Section 3
of Article IV.
ARTICLE VI.
Grand Secretary.
Section 1. Duties of Grand Secretary.—The Grand Secretary shall
make a just and true record of all the proceedings, of the Sovereign
Lodge, keep the journal of all secret sessions, and preserve and keep
the evidences of the unwritten work, and such alterations as may,
from time to time, be made therein, and all other records appertaining
to the work of the Order, and the explanations and lectures relative
thereto: summon the members to attend all special meetings; keep
accounts between the Sovereign Lodge and the Grand and Subordinate
Lodges and Encampments under its jurisdiction; read all petitions,
reports and communications; write all letters and communications;
carry on. under the direction of the Sovereign Lodge or Grand Sire,
its correspondence, and transact such business of the Sovereign Lodge
appertaining to his office as may be required of him by the Sovereign
Lodge. All communications transmitted or received by him officially
shall be laid before the Sovereign Lodge.
ARTICLE VII.
Grand Treasurer.
Section 1. Duties of Grand Treasurer.—The Grand Treasurer
shall keep the moneys and all securities, choses in action, deeds,
etc., of the Sovereign Dodge, and pay all orders drawn on him by the
Grand Secretary. He shall lay before the Sovereign Dodge at its
stated communication in September, annually, a full and correct statement
of his accounts. Before his installation he shall give a bond,
with at least two sureties, to the Sovereign Lodge, in such sum as
may, from time to time, be fixed by said body.