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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 60
Beadles
Beadles.
81. It shall be discretionary whether the Junior Beadle be
stationed outside the door or not, but should either of the Beadles leave the door, or suffer a stranger to enter while the Court is open, the party so offending shall be fined 5s. The Beadle shall attend to keep the door during the meeting, to prevent strangers being present. The Senior Beadle shall require the pass word from all who enter after the opening of the Court, and should he admit a member without the pass word, unless by the authority of the Chief Ranger, he shall be fined 2s 6d. Should he knowingly permit any brother to enter who is intoxicated, he shall be fined 2s 6d, and no person shall be allowed to retire after the business of the meeting is entered upon without the permission of the Chief Ranger.
Duties of Beadles.
82. Should any officer be absent three successive meetings of the Court from any other cause than sickness, his office shall be declared vacant, and filled up forthwith. If any officer or officers of any Court shall die, resign, or be removed between any of the respective times for the election of officers, the vacancy or vacancies shall be filled up on the next Court night.
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Any brother who has been elected to fill an office rendered vacant as above shall be entitled to rank as a Past Officer, provided he has been elected a sufficient time to enable him to take his place for five Court nights previous to the next night of election.
As a safeguard against abuse of power see District Law 25.