Noble Grand.

Sec. 1. The Noble Grand shall preside at all meetings of the Lodge, and preserve order and decorum therein, and may enforce the same by a fine of not less than 1 shilling, nor more than 20 shillings; but his decisions on all questions shall be subject to appeal to the Lodge. He shall strictly page 65 enforce a due observance of the Constitution and Bye-Laws, and pay due respect to the authority of the Grand Lodge; see that all Officers and members of Committees perform their respective duties; appoint all Committees, if not otherwise provided for, except the minority of Committees on investigation and charges; give the casting vote on all questions before the Lodge (except in the election for Officers) when the vote of the Lodge is equally divided; inspect and announce the result of all ballotings or other votes of the Lodge; declare members whose names have been read by the Secretary at two successive meetings, as being nine months in arrears, "ceased to be members have charge of the Charter (which he must always have in the Lodge when open); enforce all fines and penalties imposed by the Constitution and Bye-Laws, or by a vote of the Lodge; and perform all other duties appertaining, to his office. He shall not make or second any motion, neither shall he take part in any debate whilst in the chair. He shall appoint (with the consent and approval of the Lodge) the following standing Committees to serve the term: Finance, Relief, and Room Committers. Previous to closing the Lodge, he shall call upon the Secretary to read the minutes of the evening.