It must always be remembered that the Wardens succeed according to seniority to the office of Master when vacant, but that neither can legally discharge the duties of the other.

It must also be remembered that when a Warden succeeds to the government of the lodge, he does not become the Master; he is still only a Warden discharging the functions of a higher vacated station, as one of the expressed duties of his own office.

A recollection of these distinctions will enable us to avoid much embarrassment in the consideration of all the questions incident to this subject.

If the Master be present, the Wardens assist him in the government of the lodge.

The Senior Warden presides over the craft while at labor, and the Junior when they are in refreshment.