XI. The Master-general shall have the superintendence

and regulation of the ordinary affairs of the Society j sub-
ject, however, to the veto of the Magi in matters relating
to the ritual. He shall be assisted in the discharge of his
duties by the Council, and shall be empowered to arrange
for the due performance of each ceremony, by appointing
well-qualified brethren to assist as Celebrant, Suffragan,
Cantor and Guards, in the various grades of the first and
second Orders. The M. G-. shall preside at the general
meetings of the brotherhood, and shall at all times be re-
ceived with the honours due to his important office.