XII. At the Grand Lodge to be held annually on the first Wed-

nesday in September, the Grand Lodge shall elect a Grand Master for the year ensuing, (who shall nominate and appoint his own De- puty Grand Master, Grand Wardens, and Secretary,) and they shall also nominate three fit and proper persons for each of the offices of Treasurer, Chaplain, and Sword-Bearer ; out of which the Grand Master shall, on the first Wednesday in the month of December, choose and appoint one for each of the said offices ; and, on the festi- val of St. John the Evangelist, then next ensuing, or on such other day as the said Grand Master shall appoint, there shall be held a Grand Lodge for the solemn installation of all the said Grand Officers, according to ancient custom.