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Laws for the Government of the Lodge:

Taken from: "The Freemason's Hand Book," Fifth Edition, by William H. Drew published 1867 by Masonic Publishing and Manufacturing Co.

You are to salute one another in a courteous manner, agreeably to the forms established among Masons* you are freely to give such mutual instructions as shall be thought necessary or expedient – not being overseen or overheard – without encroaching upon each other, or derogating from that respect which is due to any gentleman, were he not a Mason; for though, as Masons, we rank as brethren on a level, yet Masonry deprives no man of the honor due to his rank or character, but rather adds to his honor, especially if he has deserved well of the fraternity, who always render honor to whom it is due, and avoid ill manners.

 No private committees are to be allowed, or separate conversations encouraged; the Master or Wardens are not to be interrupted, or any brother speaking to the Master; but due decorum is to be observed, and a proper respect paid to the Master and presiding officers.

 All employed in Masonry meekly receive their rewards, and use no disobliging name.  Brother or Fellow are the terms or appellations they bestow on each other.  They behave courteously within and without the lodge, and never desert the Master till the work is finished.

 These laws are to be strictly enforced, that harmony may be preserved, and the business of the lodge be carried on with order and regularity.

*In a lodge, Masons meet as members of one family; all prejudices, therefore, on account of religion, country, or private opinion, are removed.