ed, p., 70 (U.M.L., vol.xv., book 1, p.
70).
[36] General Regulations of 1722.

A subsequent regulation permitted the election of a candidate, if there were not more than three black balls against him, provided the lodge desired such a relaxation of the rule.

The lodges of this country, however, very generally, and, as I think, with propriety, require unanimity.

The subject will be hereafter discussed.
[37] Every lodge shall annually elect its Master and Treasurer by ballot.
Such Master having been regularly appointed and having served as Warden of a warranted lodge for one year.

_Constitutions of the Ancient Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons, published by authority of the United Grand Lodge of England_, 1847, _p_.