Masonic Order

Masonic Order, Charity, Elks

From the book The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law, about Masonic Order, Charity, Elks (1): A charity which is confined exclusively to the members of the Masonic Order and their families or to the widows and children of deceased members or those who are directly or indirectly connected with the society, is not purely a public charity within the provisions of the constitution relating to the exemption of institutions of purely public charity from taxation.594 And property held by the Elks for entertainment and to promote social intercourse was held not exempt.595

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Notes and References

1. Charles M. Scanlan, The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law. The Law of Church and Grave (1909), Benziger Brothers, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago

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