When a military lodge is disbanded, the members must send the lodge's warrant to the Grand Secretary. If a sufficient number of Brethren remain, they can request a new warrant for the same lodge number, allowing it to operate as a civil lodge in a location approved by the Grand Master. This process incurs no additional costs. The document emphasizes the importance of maintaining Masonic continuity and provides a clear procedure for transitioning from a military to a civil lodge. It underscores the need for approval from the Grand Master for the new location, ensuring adherence to Masonic governance and regulations.
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If the military body to which a Lodge is attached be disbanded, the Brethren shall transmit the warrant to the Grand Secretary; but, if a competent number of the Brethren remain together, they may apply for another warrant of the same number, authorising a Lodge to be holden as a civil Lodge, at such place as may be convenient and approved by the Grand Master, such warrant to be granted without any additional expense.