ing to the above rule cause, in certain circumstances, cabal, division, or enmity amongst the brothers or sisters, the director, after having advised with the officers going out, and the most distinguished members of the congregation, must, of his own right, appoint the brothers or sisters he thinks most capable of filling the various offices; and all the members of the congregation must acknowledge them as legitimately elected.

The brothers must choose a different day to the sisters for their elections, but the rules for both are the same.

RULES FOR THE SUPERIOR.

1. The superior must be as tender as a parent, and as watchful as a good shepherd, over those he is called upon to govern. He must remember that God will demand of him an account of the spiritual advancement of those placed under his care; and that he will be severely punished if, through his negligence, or from a mistaken kindness, he allow them to fall away. He must lead them to virtue and to the observance of the rule, and to the pious practices established in the chapel. He should engage them rather by the force of example and the sanctity of his conduct, than by the authority of his words.

2. He must assist at all the congregational assemblies, at least unless prevented by some pressing matter; and he must note down all those who are not present, that he may correct such as absent themselves frequently without legitimate cause.

3. If he observe coldness or division between any of the members, he must exert his influence to reestablish peace and charity; and if his exertions

should be fruitless, he must make it known to the director, who must restore order. He must do the same with respect to all the faults the brothers may commit.

4. He must be careful to visit, and cause to be visited, the sick members, and see that they are assisted by the alms of the congregation if they stand in need of it.

5. He must prescribe the pious reading to be adopted in all the assemblies.

RULES FOR THE ASSISTANT.

The assistant must in all things second the zeal and piety of the superior; take his place in his absence; and fulfil all his duties with the same authority and right of correction, seeing to the exact observance of all that is established in the chapel. But he must make no innovation in the absence of the superior, at least, provided that absence is not of long duration, and there is no real necessity for change. He must always act in concert with the superior.

RULES FOR THE MASTERS OR MISTRESSES OF NOVICES.

1. They must instruct such as present themselves to take the habit in the precepts of the rule and the customs of the congregation; and before presenting them to the superior and his council, they must inform themselves with exactitude and prudence as to the life and character of the postulant. And if they find that those who present themselves do not enjoy a good reputation, or are of a fickle humour, or of a

devotion too affected, they must civilly get rid of them, rather than burden the congregation with an unsuitable member.

2. They must instruct the postulants as to what they must say or do at their reception, placing themselves near them on that occasion, as parents near their children they must accompany them when they go to give the kiss of peace to the brothers or sisters who may be in the chapel, and whilst they chant the Laudate Dominum, omnes gentes, or the Te Deum: this they must also do at their profession.

3. The first master or mistress must apply him or herself particularly to inciting the novices to fervour and piety, consoling them in their pain, and explaining the duties of their state: for this purpose they must remain in the chapel after the others have left, that they may be instructed and animated to the practice of virtue.

4. The second master or mistress must teach the novices how to recite the office, and how to perform the other practices of piety in the chapel; and if it is the custom to sing, they must teach what is necessiry, that they may be able to conform to the others, and chant in a regular manner. They must also direct, with the concurrence of the superior, what is to be sung in the chapel, that nothing be introduced that is not suitable.

5. Both the first and second master or mistress must exercise a tender charity towards the novices.

DUTIES OF THE ZEALATOR.

1. The zealator must direct his particular attention towards all that relates to the glory of God and

the good of the congregation: it is for him respectfully to remind the superior of his duties if he fail in them, and to inspire him with all that may be advantageous to good order and regularity.

2. He must also correct, with great kindness and moderation, the other brothers when they commit any fault against the established rules. In cases

where, for particular reasons, he does not think it expedient to correct them, he must make the fault known to the superior, in order that he may correct them himself.

3. If it happen, which God forbid, that a brother does not behave well in his family, or towards his neighbour, the zealator must inform the superior immediately it is made known to him, and if necessary, he must also warn the director, that he may restore order.

RULES FOR THE TREASURER.

1. He must keep an exact account of the receipts and expenditure of the congregation, writing the receipts on one side, and the payments on the other.

2. He must not pay any considerable amount without the authority of the superior and some of the council, and every three months he must render an account of the temporalities of the congregation to the assembled officers.

3. Some time before the new elections he must render a general account of his administration, in the presence of the director, the superior, and council; and they must enter what is due or in hand, with a list of the receipts for payments, which must be arranged in order in the box for papers of the congregation.

RULES FOR THE SECRETARY.

1. The secretary must keep, with great care, all the papers belonging to the congregation in a box under lock and key, which must always remain in the chapel he must give a receipt of it, signed with his own hand, to the superior.

2. He must write down all the deliberations and rules of the congregation, and sign all the acts made in the chapel.

3. He must keep a register of all the members, together with the day and year of their profession; he must inscribe in a separate book the day and year of their decease, and in all things he must observe an inviolable secret.

RULES FOR THE DISCREETS, OR COUNSELLORS.

1. Those who are elected counsellors must endeavour to have the same sentiments for the good of the congregation, and for the observance of the rule, as the superior.

2. They must assist at all the assemblies held in the chapel, as well as others called by the superior, to render an account of their charge, and to deliberate on matters proposed for the spiritual and temporal good of the congregation.

RULES FOR SACRISTANS.

1. Those appointed to take care of the chapel must have an inventory of the furniture, and preserve it carefully, that they may give an account of the things under their charge when called upon.