Section II.

_Of Reprimand._ A reprimand is the next mildest form of masonic punishment. It should never be adopted on a mere motion, but should always be the result of a regular trial, in which the party may have the opportunity of defense. A reprimand may be either private or public. If to be given in private, none should be present but the Master and the offender; or, if given by letter, no copy of that letter should be preserved. If given in public, the lodge is the proper place, and the reprimand should be given by the Master from his appropriate station. The Master is always the executive officer of the lodge, and in carrying out the sentence he must exercise his own prudent discretion as to the mode of delivery and form of words. A reprimand, whether private or public, does not affect the masonic standing of the offender.