Michigan masonic law 1800s
Egyptian Rite of Memphis.
Inquiry is made as to whether a Master Mason in any way violates his obligations by joining the so-called Egyptian Rite of Memphis, pretending to be Masons; and whether he would render himself liable to charges for unmasonic conduct for affiliating or associating with an expelled Master Mason, and aiding in the formation of Egyptian Rite Masons.
The only limitation placed upon Masons in joining organizations, other than that of Ancient Craft Masonry, is contained in Article 8, Section 2, which reads as follows:
"Section 2. Any and all organizations, associations or persons within the State of Michigan professing to have any authority, powers or privileges in Ancient Craft Masonry not derived from this Grand Lodge, are declared to be clandestine and illegal, and all Masonic intercourse with, or recognition of them or any of them, is prohibited."
If the Egyptian Rite of Memphis claims to exercise any of the " authority, powers or privileges of Ancient Craft Masonry," all Masonic intercourse with it, or recognition of it, is prohibited, and Masons connecting themselves with it, or lending aid and assistance to it, would be amenable to Masonic discipline.
G. M. Bowring (21), 1896, p. 23.