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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 17

Article XI. — General Funeral Fund

Article XI.

General Funeral Fund.

Funeral Fund, how to be raised.

Sec. 1. For the purpose of giving proper burial to members of the Order in this jurisdiction, and their wives, there shall be raised from the Subordinate Lodges certain sums of money, which, together, shall constitute a fund, to be known as the "General Funeral Fund." Such fund shall be kept by the Grand Treasurer, and shall be used only for the burial of the dead.

Quarterly quota of Lodges.

Sec. 2. For the creation and the support of the General Funeral Fund, the various Subordinate Lodges in this jurisdiction shall contribute quarterly such an amount as may be specified in the Constitution of such Subordinates; and on

Benefits on decease of members or wives.

the death of a member, or his wife, the Subordinate Lodge to which such member belongs, shall receive from the same fund such sum or sums as may be provided for in the same Constitution, which shall be paid without delay, on the proper application being made therefor.

Form of application for Funeral Benefits.

Sect 3. All applications for Funeral benefits, as above provided, must be by an order drawn on the Grand Lodge by the Noble Grand and Secretary, under the Seal of the Lodge to which they are due, and must "be countersigned by the District Deputy Grand Master of the District and they page 21 must also be accompanied by the proper certificate required by the "Friendly Societies Act."
Sec. 4. This Grand Lodge may from time to time make

Investment of Funeral Fund.

such investment of the moneys belonging to the "General Funeral Fund" as the best interests of the same may seem to warrant: Provided, such action does not conflict with the provisions of the "Friendly Societies Act" regulating the investment of such funds.
Sec. 5. Any Lodge failing to forward the quarterly dues

Penalty for neglect of Lodges to pay their quarterly dues.

as provided for in this Article within four weeks after the same shall have become due shall be notified by the Grand Secretary of such failure, and should such Lodge still neglect or refuse to comply with these requirements within ten weeks after the amount had become due, such Lodge shall be deemed guilty of contempt, and shall be subject to such penalty as this Grand Lodge or the Standing Committee may determine.