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The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry

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The Principles of Masonic Law:
A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages And Landmarks of Freemasonry,
Albert G. Mackey, M.D.,
- Author of "The Lexicon of Freemasonry," "The Mystic Tie," "Legends and Traditions of Freemasonry," Etc., Etc.,
  - Grand Lecturer and Grand Secretary of The Grand Lodge of South Carolina; Secretary General of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Rite for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, Etc., Etc., Etc.
  - New York: Jno. W. Leonard & Co., Masonic Publishers, 383 Broadway.
To
- Brother J.J.J. Gourgas,
Table of Contents
- Book First. The Law of Grand Lodges.
- Book Second. Laws of Subordinate Lodges.
- Book Third. The Law of Individuals.
- Book Fourth. Of Masonic Crimes and Punishments.
Preface.
Introduction.
- The Authorities for Masonic Law.
Book First
- The Law of Grand Lodges.
- Chapter I.
  - Historical Sketch.
- Chapter II.
  - Of the Mode of Organizing Grand Lodges.
- Chapter III.
  - Of the Members of a Grand Lodge.
- Chapter IV.
  - Of the Officers of a Grand Lodge.
- Section I.
  - Section II.
  - Section III.
  - Section IV.
  - Section V.
  - Section VI.
  - Section VII.
  - Section VIII.
  - Section IX.
  - Section X.
  - Section XI.
- Chapter V.
  - Of the Powers and Prerogatives of a Grand Lodge.
  - Section I.
  - Section II.
  - Section III.
  - Section IV.
Book Second
- Laws of Subordinate Lodges.
- Chapter I.
  - Of the Nature and Organization of Subordinate Lodges.
- Chapter II.
  - Of Lodges under Dispensation.
- Chapter III.
  - Of Lodges Working under a Warrant of Constitution.
  - Section I.
  - Section II.
- Chapter IV.
  - Of the Officers of a Subordinate Lodge.
  - Section I.
  - Section II.
  - Section III.
  - Section IV.
  - Section V.
  - Section VI.
  - Section VII.
  - Section VIII.
- Chapter V.
  - Of Rules of Order.
  - Section I.
  - Section II.
  - Section III.
  - Section IV.
  - Section V.
  - Section VI.
Book Third.
- The Law of Individuals.
- Chapter I.
  - Of the Qualifications of Candidates.
  - Section I.
  - Section II.
  - Section III.
  - Section IV.
  - Section V.
  - Section VI.
  - Section VII.
  - Section VIII.
  - Section IX.
  - Section X.
  - Section XI.
  - Section XII.
  - Section XIII.
- Chapter II.
  - Of the Rights of Entered Apprentices.
- Chapter III.
  - Of the Rights of Fellow Crafts.
- Chapter IV.
  - Of the Rights of Master Masons.
  - Section I.
  - Section II.
  - Section III.
  - Section IV.
  - Section V.
  - Section VI.
- Chapter V.
  - Of the Rights of Past Masters.
- Chapter VI.
  - Of Affiliation.
- Chapter VII.
  - Of Demitting.
- Chapter VIII.
  - Of Unaffiliated Masons.
Book Fourth.
- Of Masonic Crimes and Punishments.
- Chapter I.
  - Of What Are Masonic Crimes.
- Chapter II.
  - Of Masonic Punishments.
  - Section I.
  - Section II.
  - Section III.
  - Section IV.
  - Section V.
  - Section VI.
- Chapter III.
  - Of Masonic Trials.
  - Section I.
  - Section II.
- Chapter IV.
  - Of the Penal Jurisdiction of a Lodge.
- Chapter V.
  - Of Appeals.
- Chapter VI.
  - Of Restoration.
Index.
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
- E.
- F.
- G.
- H.
- I.
- J.
- K.
- L.
- M.
- N.
- O.
- P.
- Q.
- R.
- S.
- T.
- U.
- V.
- W.
- Y.
Footnotes