Trustees.

Sec. 5. The Trustees shall, prior to entering upon the discharge of their duties, give a joint and several bond to the Lodge, with two or more sureties, to be approved by the Lodge, in such sums as it may require, for the faithful performance of their duties. They shall draw from the Treasurer such sums of money as the Lodge may direct, and shall held in trust for the Lodge all moneys, stocks, notes, bonds, and all other property belonging to the Lodge which may come into their possession. They shall invest all moneys as directed by the Lodge; collect all interests, dividends and income of every kind, on all property of the Lodge, when they become due, and pay the same to the Lodge; call in the loan or sue thereon, whenever they deem best or the Lodge requires. They shall keep a book in which they shall enter in full a correct account of all moneys, stocks, notes, and all other property received by them belonging to the Lodge, and what disposition has been made of the same. Should any orphans or childrens of any deceased member of this Lodge be left in poverty without a guardian, the Trustees shall endeavor to place them in proper situations, where they may earn, a livelihood, and from time to time report their condition to the Lodge. Should the widow of any deceased member of this Lodge be left in indigent circumstances, it shall be the duty of the Trustees to inquire into her situation and report to the Lodge for such assistance as may be deemed proper. At the end of each term, they shall report all business transacted by them during the term, and at the expiration of their term of office they shall turn over to their successors, or to such person as the Lodge may direct, all property of whatsoever kind page 69 belonging to the Lodge in their possession. Either or all Of the Trustees may, for non-performance of duty, or improper conduct, be removed from office by a two-third vote of all qualified members present, after the motion for that purpose has laid over from (me regular meeting before its adoption.