Chapter 39
V. Upon the death of a sojourner, who had express-
ed a wish to be buried with the Masonic ceremonies, the duties prescribed in Article IV. will devolve upon the Master of the Lodge within whose jurisdiction the death may occur; and if in a place where there be more than one Lodge, then upon the Master of the oldest Lodge, unless otherwise mutually arranged.
VL "Whenever civic societies, or the military, may unite with Masons in the burial of a Mason, the body ol the deceased must be in charge of the Lodge having jurisdiction. The Masonic services should in all respects bi) conducted as if none but Masons were iu attendance.
VTL If the deceased was a Grand or Past Grand officer, the officers of the Grand Lodge should be invited; when the Master of the Lodge having jurisdiction, wUl invite the Grand officer present who has attained the highest rank to conduct the burial service.
Vm. The pall-bearers should be Masons, selected by the Master. If the deceased was a member of a Chapter, Commandery, or Consistory, a portion of the paU-bearers should be taken from these bodies severally.
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