Systematic Masonic Benevolence.

Jn times of epidemics , or other great calamities the assistance of the Lodge would also be called in requisition , and really the more we examine its constitution , and the more we look at its advantages as an organization , the more we feel convinced

that similar institutions should be formed in this , and in every other country . Faith , Eope , Charity : these three , but the greatest of these is charity . " WILLIAM JAJIES HUGHAN .

" BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF LOUISIANA . . Article II . —Louisiana JSelief Lodge . 1 . The Charter granted to Louisiana Belief Lodge , and issued on the first of July , 1854 , is hereby

perpetuated , and is to continue so long as two constituent Lodges , located in New Orleans , shall desire to retain-it . The members of said Lodge shall consist of its officers and the Masters and AVardens in office ( or their proxies ) of such Lodges as shall hold membership in the same . 2 . The officers of this Lodge and their duties shall

correspond , so far as may he , ¦ with the regulations for "the government of the constituent Lodges . The Lodge may more particularly prescribe the duties of its officers and . members , and make such other regulations as it may deem necessary to better accomplish the ends of its creation .

¦ - ' . 3 .-It shall remain invested with all the property , rights , credits , effects and revenues , of whatsoever nature , which it now possesses , and have the power to receive donations and to raise means for its support and maintenance , and to invest and expend the same in any manner it may deem best and most conducive to the accomplishment or ends of its creation , and

under such regulations as itself shall determine . 4 . Said Lodge shall have no right to confer degrees , nor to representatives in the Grand Lodge , nor shall it be required to pay any dues , fees , or charges to this Grand Lodge . It shall annually make return of its officers and members , and the Lodges they represent , and report to the Grand Lodge at each Annual Grand

Communication , a synopsis of all its transactions during the year , and such other matters as it shall deem of interest to the Grand Lodge or to Free Masonry generally . ''

"BY-LAWS OF LOUISIANA BELIEF LODGE NO . 1 . Say not unto thy neighbor , go , and come again , and to morrow I will give when thou hast it by thee . Faith , Hope , Charity , these three ; but the greatest of these is charity . Article I . —Name . . This Lodge shall be known and designated as

Louisiana Relief Lodge No . I , of Free and Accepted Masons , working under the authority of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana . Article II . —Membership 1 . The members of said Lodge shall consist of its officers and the Blasters and Wardens in office ( or their proxies ) of such Lodges as shall hold membership in

the same ; Provided , That all Proxies shall be in writing . 2 . Any regular Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of Louisiana may be admitted to membership , on application and promising obedience to the By-Laws , by the consent of a majority present at any regular meeting . 3 . Any Lodge , clear of all indebtedness , may withdraw , with the consent of a majority present , at any regular meeting .

Article III . —Officers . 1 . The officers of this Lodge shall consist of a Worshipful Master , Senior and Junior Wardens , Treasurer and Secretary , Senior and Junior Deacons , and Tyler , who shall be elected annually , at . a special meeting to be called for that purpose , previous to St . John's day , in December of each year , except the three last named , who may be appointed , and shall be

installed as soon as convenient thereafter . 2 . Any member of a constituent Lodge may hold office in this Lodge similar to that which he may be qualified to fill in his own Lodge . '¦ ..

Article IV . —Duties , of Officers . JlASTttR . 1 . He shall make report of all his official acts at each monthly meeting , in writing , and shall be- ex officio chairman of all committee ! , when present ; and shall use his best discretion in distributing the charity funds of the Lodge , confining himself to relieving worthy Master Masons , their widows or orphans , and in burying such when dead .

WAkDISKS . 2 . The Wardens shall discharge the duties of the Master during his absence , inability or death , until his term of office expires . TUB TREASURER . 3 . Shall pay all orders drawn on him , as hereinafter provided ; shall receive all monies from the hands of the Secretary , receipting therefor . He shall

keep safely deposited in a savings bank , to the credit of Louisiana Belief Lodge No 1 , all monies exceeding one hundred dollars , subject to the order of the Worshipful Master , countersigned by the Secretary ; and shall report in full all his acts to the Lodge , at or belore the meeting for the election of officers . And he shall also report the amount in his hands at the regular meetings in April , June and September , in addition to his annual report . He shall keep his books always subject to the examination of the . Relief and Finance Committees of the Lodge .

TUB SECRETARY , 4 . Shall perform all the duties usually appertaining to that office , and in addition thereto shall regularly enter in the register the names of all impostors which may come to his knowledge or be found . in the proceedings of Grand Lodges . He shall conduct all the correspondence of the Lodge , under the direction of the Worshipful Master , keep copies of all letters in a book provided for that purpose , 'make out correctly the returns to the Grand