Masonry consists of body of men banded together to preserve the secrets, customs and ceremonials handed to them and for the purpose of mutual intellectual, social and moral improvement
Therefore anyone, before offering himself as a candidate, should be well assured in his own mind:
That he sincerely desires the intellectual and moral improvement of himself and his fellow creatures.
That he is willing to devote part of his time, his means and his efforts in the promotion of brotherly love, relief and truth.
That he seeks no commercial, social or pecuniary advantages.
That he is able to afford the necessary expenditure without injury to himself or his connections.
