Sec. 2. Special Communications.

Special Communications may be called by the Grand Master whenever such shall promote the welfare of the fraternity. They shall also be called by the Grand Master upon an application in writing signed by the Masters of at least one-third of the chartered Lodges, setting forth the causes which demand them.

Every call for a Special Communication shall designate its object so far as is proper to be written and, unless such Special Communication is called merely for the performance of some Masonic ceremony, written notice shall be issued to each Lodge and Grand Officer at least thirty days before the day stated for the Special Communication. No business shall be transacted thereat other than that for which it shall have been specially convened.