The Master and Wardens are nominated by the Brethren, and, if this nomination is approved, they are appointed by the Grand Master.

In giving them permission to meet and make Masons, he gave them no power to do anything else.

A dispensation is itself a setting aside of the law, and an exception to a general principle; it must, therefore, be construed literally.

What is not granted in express terms, is not granted at all.

And, therefore, as nothing is said of the election of officers, no such election can be held.