The Free-masons declaration. We the ancient and worshipful Society of Free-Masons, having a seat vacant in our Grand Lodge by the death of a brother, and being resolved to chuse none to fill it, but a person who shall be an ornament to the brotherhood, have thought proper to make this our publick declaration, that we will never confer this honour upon any man who cannot stand the following enquiries. First, whether he be a native of this kingdom.