MANIFESTO OF THE 0.T.O.
sense in which that expression is usually understood; and
therefore in no way conflicts with, or infringes the just
privileges of, the United Grand Lodge of England, or any
Grand Lodge in America or elsewhere which is recognized
by it.
10. Application for admission to the Order may be made
personally at headquarters, between the hours of Ten a.m.
and Twelve Noon on week-days, or by letter to the Grand
Secretary General. Inthe former case, applicants should be
provided with the Twenty Dollars entitling them to the
Third Degree; in the latter, it should be enclosed with the
application.
The First Annual Subscription is payable on taking the
Third Degree; if this is taken after June 30 in any year, only
half the amount is due.
Subscriptions of old members are due on January 1, but
the Brother is considered in good standing, and he does not
lose his rights, if it is paid by March 1. Should he fail to
discharge his obligation by this date, he ceases ipso facto to
be a member of the Order, but may be reinstated on paying
arrears and Five Dollars extra. If his lapse extend to the
next year following, he can only be reinstated under special
conditions, and by the express consent in writing of the
National Grand Master General ad vitam.
11. The Constitution, Trust Deeds, Charters, Warrants
and all other documents, are exhibited to candidates on their
exaltation to the IV°, should they desire it.
12. Besides the free certificate of membership, special
diplomas for framing are granted to all members at a uni-
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