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Figure 13. Members Suspended for Un-Masonic Conduct 1866-2016.
Chart 13, above shows that we have not really had an overabundance of membership suspensions, a small
spike up in 1872, 1926, 1965, 1974, 2000 and in 2000. The majority of Suspensions for Un-Masonic Conduct
occurred between 1866 and 1950. This Section covers Suspension for Un-Masonic Conduct. The following
breaches of faith or acts wrong in themselves constitute Un-Masonic conduct: Any violation before or after
initiation, of the criminal laws of the United States or of any other governmental entity involving acts wrong
in themselves; acts committed against a brother Mason, or the wife, or child, or widow of such a brother; acts
committed against his lodge or the Master; acts committed by a Mason against Grand Lodge or the Grand
Master; Acts or actions in breach of the obligations of the degrees; The use of the Masonic name or emblems
for other than legitimate Masonic purposes.

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Figure 14. Members Expelled 1866-2016.
Chart 14, above shows the number of members expelled by year. The vast majority of Expulsions occurred
between 1866 and 1929. Since that time the number of suspensions has been reduced to a trickle. And of
course, the total number is actually very small.
Any Mason who violates the Ancient Landmarks of the Order, the Constitution or Statutes of Grand Lodge,
the by-laws of his lodge, or any Mason who violates any portion of the moral law, thereby committing a
Masonic off ense, may be reprimanded, suspended, or expelled.

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