Officers

        Section 1: The first five officers shall be elected (by ballot), the rest shall be appointed by
choice of the incoming Master, on St. John the Evangelist's day as provided in Article I for stated
meetings; and whether re-elected or not, shall be installed as soon after as practicable. They shall
receipt for Lodge property entrusted to them, which receipt shall be noted of record. Bonds shall
be read for approval before installation of such officers, in addition to constitutional and traditional
duties.