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Les diagrammes suivants illustrant la mithode. ; t : 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 /•to\v in force, )ers and the and concerns inconsistent ;itution, rules always, that lepeal and ules and re- itution, rules r, or held in ; Corporation Corporation; tribulions of iation uncier vested in the Corporation tions of the able for any , be equal to e respective ■•■■ sequent con- » levied or al- 4 , li lotted between all the members, for the time being, in equal shares, and which might remain unpaid by such member ; and any member of the Corporation, not being in arrears, may retire therefrom and shall cease to be such member, on giving notice to that effect, in such form as may be required by the constitution, rules and regulations, and thereafter shall be wholly free from liability for any debt or engagement thereof ; and every member, expelled or retiring from the Corporation, or whose name shall have been struck out of the list of members, for any of the reasons mentioned in the con- stitution, rules and regulations, shall forfeit all rights of membership. 6. The rents, revenues and profits, arising out of every description of moveable and immoveable property belonging to the Corporation, shall be appropriated and employed to the exclusive use of the Corpo ration, to the construction and I repairs ot the buildings required for the purposes of the Corporation, and to the payment of expenses legitimately in- curred in carrying out any of the objects relating to the afore- said purposes. CONSTITUTION. ARTICLE I. >AME. This Association shall be called the ••Montreal Amateur Athletic Association." ARTICI.E II. OHJKCTS. The objects of this Association shall be the encourafjement of Athletic Sports, the promotion of physical and mental culture among, and the providing of rational amusements and recreation for its members. 1 I ARTICLE III. UADOK. The liadge of the Association shall consist of a silver grey shield, similar in shape to the Dominion Coat of Arms^ crossed diagonally down from left to right by a red and blue stripe, and surmounted in the centre with the " winged wheel," which latter is hereby adopted as the distinctive device, or emblem of the Association, and together with the l)adge and motto " Jungor ut implear " shall be registered as such. ARTICLE IV. ASSOCIATION, HOW COMl'OSKD. This Association shall consist of all members of the Montreal Lacrosse, Snow Shoe, and liicycle Clubs, and of such other Clubs as may hereafter be admitted to the Asso- ciation by their members becoming full subscribers to the Association. ARTICLE V. MEMHERSHII'. The membership of this Association shall be limited to amateurs. icouraf^emc'iit and nieiUal usements and I silver grey at of Arms red and blue he "winged le distinctive Iier with the registered as d)ers of tlic ul)s, and of > the Asso- ribers to the limited to 7 " An amateur is any person who has never competed in any open competition, or for a stake, or for public money, or for admission money, or under a false name, or with a pro- fessional, for a prize or where gate money is charged ; and who has nevei at any period of his life taught or assisted in the pursuit of athletic exercises as a means of livelihood." ARTICLE VI. .SUHSCKIl'TIONS. Sec. I. — To defray the expenses of the Association there shall be an Annual Subscription as follows : — Active members $lo 00 Life members of Lacrosse Clul) 7 oo '• " Snow Shoe " 8 00 •• " both *' .5 CO Any person paying the sum of one hundred dollars ($ioo) at any one time may be elected a Life member of the Asso- ciation. A Life member of the Lacrosse Club may become a Life member of the Association, by paying the sum of seventy dollars ($70) at one time. A Life member of the Snow Shoe Club, may become a Life member of the Association, on payment of eighty dollars, ($80) and Life members of both Clul>s may become Life members on payment of fifty dollars. ($50) A member of the Association of twelve (12) consecutive years standing shall be a Life member of the Association. Sec. 2. — The payment of this amount shall entitle the mem- ber to all the privileges of the Association, viz., of the Building "i^ciipicd by the Association and its various Departments, and nienjl)erslii|) in the Lacrosse, .Snow Shoe and liicycle Clubs,'' and such other Chibs as may hereafter be acbnittcd. Thost paying a subscription to one Club only, shall merely bi entitled to the privileges of that Club and Club meeting-room. . Sec. 3. — Shareholders of the late Montreal Gymnasiuii (as at April 2Sth, 1881,) shall be entitled to the full privilege;- of the fjymnasium liuiUling, as enjoyed by ordinary members, without charge. Sec. 4. — The funds of the Clubs forming part of this Associ' ation shall be pooled, Moneys re([uired by the different Clubs shall be payable on an order of the Directors to that effect. Retpiisitions must be handed in by the Treasurer o( the Club recjuiiing same, which must have been approved by the Committee of the Club he represents. Sec. 5. — The funds of the Association shall be kept in some chartered liank, and shall be withdrawn only on the joint check of the President and Treasurer. ■^ ARTICLE VIL OFriCERS. The officers of this Association shall consist of a President, a Vice-President, an Honorary-Secretary, and a Treasurer, to be elected annually by the lioard of Directors from among their number. ARTICLE VI 11. HOARD OF DIREC TORS. Sec. I. — A Board of nine (9) Directors shall form the governing body to manage the affairs of t >e Association. partments, am: Hicycle Clubs, littccl. Thost ill merely Jx nieetin^r-rooiii. Gymiiasiuii J full privilege;. ^^ lury members, i)f this Associ- tlie differeiil ctois lo that Treasurer of approved by J kei)t in some on the joint See. 2. — They shall be elected aimually at a joint meeting If the Committees of the Clubs comi)osing the Association, of 'lioMi the Lacrosse Club Committee shall elect four (4), the jiiow Shoe C!lub Committee ft)ur (4), and the Hicycle Club .'ommittee one (l). Sec. 3. — Only those substribinp; to all branches of the As- jiociatioii shall be eiijiible for election, (Life membership in my of the Clubs being equivalent to a subscription to that ixtent). Sec. 4. — As other Cubs shall be admitted, the Association Imny grant them representation on the Hoard. ARTICLE l\. «» EDITOR. A professional Auditor fihr''**' be appointed lUiiivially 7''"* [Hoard of Directors to audit the boiiks of ihe Associatiou. a President, a Treasurer, from among 11 form the iation. AKTICLK X, AMKNDMKNT OR Rlil'l/'AL. This Constitution may be amended or repcalt?4 '^T a vo<« o"*^ two-thirds of the meml)ers present at a mecmg- of the Association i)rovided the ])ro])osed amendment or rep' ^1 lias been submitted to tlie 15oard of Directors, and that the mt > bers have lief n notified by circular, or by an advertisement in at least two daily papers, stating in general terms such proposed amendment or repeal, at least two weeks previous to the meeting at which it is to be acted on. V 10 BY-LAWS. -o- ARTICLE I. ELECTION OK OFFICERS. Sec. I The Directors sliall at a meeting to be held witliiii two weeks after their election, select fro.n among their number a President, a Vice-President, an Honorary-Secretary and a Treasurer. They shall also appoint such Sub-Commiltees as they may deem necessary for the proper working of the Asso- ciation. Sec. 2. No member shall be elected to the office of Presi- dent for more than two consecutive years. ARTICLE II, DUTIES OF I'RFSIDENT. Sec. I. It shall be the duty of tiio President to preside at all meetings, to see that the Rules of the Association are strict- ly enforced, to order Special Meetings of the Associatioii upon the request of the Board of Dirclors, or the written re([uesL of any twenty-tive members, as provided for in Article IX., to declaie the votes and to have a general supervision over the affairs of the Association. Sec. 2. In the absence of the President, the Vice- President shall perform his duties, or should no such officer be present at a meeting, a chairman shall be chosen by vole. Sec. 3. The President shall be cx-ol/icio, a member of all Committees, and preside at all meetings of the .same. ni IT be held witliiii ii their niimlicr ecretary and a Commiitees as g of the Asso- ARTICLE III. DUTIES OF SECRETARY. The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of the proceed- iiiLjs at all meetings of the Association and Board of Direc- ^tors. He shall keep a full record of the name and address of [each member ; notify candidates of their election and the members of all meeting? ; keep copies of all letters [written, and fyles of all received, and shall perform such other duties in connection with the Association and the Clubs j belonging to it, as he may be directed to do by the Board. office of I'rcsi : to preside at tion arestrict- sociation upon written re((uesL 1 Article IX., supervision t, the Vice- lo such officer )sen by vole. nember of all a me. ARTICLE IV. DUTIES ()!•' TREASURER. Sec. I. The Treasurer shall receive and have the custody of all moneys, bonds, title deeds, and other securities belong- to the Corporation or Clubs connected therewith ; shall receive all subscriptions and other sums of money which may be ]iaid on account of the Association, or its affiliated Clubs and deposit the same in some chartered Bank in the name rf the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association, and shall keep ^an I manage the same under the direction aii.l control of the Board of Directors. Sec. 2. He shall pay no bills save those approved and passed by the Board of Directors, except the regular salaries of the employees of the Association. All payments shall be by check signed by the President and Treasurer. Sec, 3. Any requisition for money from the funds of the Association, must ccme through the Committee of the Club requiring the same. A 12 Sec. 4. The Treasurer shall be entitled to give a sufficient discharge for all sums of money which may be received on account of the Association. Sec. 5. He shall keep a regular account of the receipts and disbursements of the Association, and have his Books and Vouchers ready whenever he may be required to produce them by the Board. He shall render a cash statement at the end of every three months (or more frequently if deemed necessary), and prepare the regular annual and semi-annual statements for presentation at those meetings. Sec. 6. He shall post upon the Club's bulletin, the names of all members who are three months in arrears to the Club, with the amounts due placed opposite their names. He shall make out and serve a notice upon every member whose sub- scription remains unpaid for three months, and if continued unpaid for three months longer, report the same to the Board of Directors. ARTICLE V. * HOARD OF DIRECTORS. Sec. I. The Board of Directors shall have the full manag e ment and control of all the property, effects and assets of the Association, with power to sell and dispose of the same or any part thereof, when authorized by a majority vote of the Association. They shall enforce the preservation of order and obedience to the Constitution, Laws and Rules of the Association, shall make or authorize all necessary contracts and purchases, but shall not have power, unless specially au- thorized, to render the Association, or any member thereof, «^- ■ *£ft(fer I.^ liable for any debt beyond the amount of money which, shall at the time of contracting such debt, be in the Treasury and not needed for the discharge of prior debts or liabilities. The immoveable property of the Association shall not be sold or disposed of by the Directors, unless authorized by a two-thirds vote of the Association, at a meeting to be called as provided in Article IX., Sec, 3. Sec. 2. They shall have power to employ such servants and assistants, and to make such regulations for the economy, comfort and success of the Association as they shall think proper. Sec. 3. They shall appoint one of their number as chair- man of each of the following Departments, Gymnasium, Li- brary and Club Rooms, Bowling and Shooting, Billiard Room Out-door Athletic Sports and Entertainments. Sec. 4. The chairman of each Department shall have en- tire control of the same, with power to make rules for ils government, with the approval of the Board, and to call to his aid such other members of the Association as he may require to assist him. Sec. 5. These various Committees shall be subject to the Board of Directors as such ; and shall at the end of the year make a report in writing to the Board. They shall not incur any expenditure in their various departments without the apjMoval of the Board. Sec. 6. The Beard of Directors shall at the Annual Meet- ing of the Association make through the Secretary a full re- port of their proceedings during the previous year and recom- mend such measures as they may deem advisable. If ill i 1 1 ii ARTICLE VI. AUDITOR. It shall 1;c the duty of the Aiulitor to examine the book-; and accounts of the Association vvheiiever requested so to do by the President, and to report thereon to the Board. ARTICLE VIL ELECTION OF MEMBERS. Sec. I. Full members of the Association or Departments of the Building, shall be elected by the Board of Directors ex- cept as hereinafter provided. Sec. 2. Every candidate for election as a member of this Association or Department of Building connected therewith shall sign an application to be furnished by the Secretary for that purpose ; this application must also be signed by two members. Sec. 3. This application shall be passed to the Secretary and shall be read at the next ensuing meeting of the Boaid. The names, occupations and residences of the candidates, as well as the names of the members who have recommended them shall thereupon be posted up, until the following meet- ing, when the election shall take place. Sec. 4, The President, or the Chairman of the meeting at which the names have first been proposed, shall appoint one or more members of the Board to form a committee of enquiry who shall make such enquiries as they deem proper regarding proposed candidates and report at next meeting, when the election shall take place. Sec. 5. Any member objecting to any candidate shall signify his objection to the Board who shall take it into con. J5 ne the books sted so to do lard. Departments Di lectors ex- imber of this ed therewitli Secretary for igned by two he Secretary if the Boaid. ndidates, as ^commended )\ving meet- e meeting at appoint one )mmittee of sem proper ;xt meeting, didafe shall it into con. federation. Should he desire a fuller scrutiny than that af- jrdcd by the Board it shall be incumbent on the Secretary bn receiving a requisition to that effect, signed by twenty-five ieml)ers, to call a special meeting of the Association for the )mpose of such election. Sec. 6. Elections shall be by ballot, one black ball in ten Irotes to exclude the applicant. Sec. 7. No person shall be eligible for membership who Is under the age of 18 years. ARTICLE VIII. SUHSCRII'TION. Sec. I. The Annual subscription shall Ije as follows [payable in advance : Membership in the Association with full privileges of all the Clubs connected therewith, and all departments of the Building. $10 00 do do Life Members of Lacrosse Club. .. 7 00 do do do Snow Shoe do . . . 8 00 do do do both Clubs 5 00 CLUB HOUSE DEPARTMENTS. Cymnasium Hall, and Library 5 00 ]><)wling. Shooting, and Billiard Room 5 00 All of the above. 7 50 Sec. 2. Any one subscribing to any Department of the building or its affiliated clubs shall have the free use of the Club-room in common with all the members. X' t6 Sec. 3. — The full ten dollar ($10) subscription shall be ap- portioned as follows, subject to revision as occasion may arise; Lacrosse CKib $2.00, .Snow Shoe Chib, $1.00, Club House, $6.50, Bicycle Club, 50 cents. Sec. 4 Kvery candidate on being elected shall pay his dues within fourteen days, the proposer and seconder beini; held responsil)le for the same. Sec. 5. Full members of the Association of previous years shall have the option of paying their subscription half yearly on May 1st, and November 1st. Sec. 6. Subscriptions shall be due and payable on the 1st. May an. I ist. November. New suliscriptions shall date from either of those tines nearest to the date of election, and shall be payable in full. Sec. 7. Any member in arrears to the Association for three months shall be excluded from all privileges of mem- bership, and if arrears remain unpaid for three months longer he shall be lial)le to expulsion by the Board of Directors and legal process for recovery of subscription. ARTICLE IX. MEKTINGS OK ASSOCIATION. Sec. 1. The Annual Meeting of the Association shall he held the third Monday in May, for the reception of the report of the Board of Directors, Treasurer's report and statement, which statement shall be audited, printed and circulated among the members at least three days before the meetint;, and for the transaction of such other bisiness as may be brought before it. • 17 1 sliall be ap- on may arise; Club HoiHC, iliall pay hi. courier beini; revious years 1 Iialf yearly e on the 1st. all date from on, and shall isociation for ;es of mem- lOnths lonj^er directors and Sec. 2. A Semi-annual Meeting shall be held on the third londay in November, to receive the Semi-annual report and [tatement of the Treasurer and for the transaction of general jusiness. Sec. 3. A Special Meeting of the Association may be :alled whenever the Board shall deem it expedient, or when- ever the President or Vice-President shall be desired to .;all )ne by the written request of twenty-five members setting torth the purposes thereof. At least two weeks notice by cir- cular or by advertisement in at least two d^ily papers shall be jiven to members of any special meeting of the Association. Sec. 4. None but members in good standing shall be pre- bent at a meeting, and twenty-five shall be a quorum for the transaction of general business. Sec. 5. The order of business at all regular meetings shall )e as follows : Minutes of preceding meeting. Reports. Communications. Elections. Proposals for membership. Collection of Subscriptions. Unfinished business. New business. Adjournment. ARTICLE X. MEETINGS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Sec. I. The Directors, of whom five shall form a quorum* [shall hold weekly meetings in the Club Rooms, every Mon- I A ^^ i8 , I, day evening and at such other times as they may be called by the Secretary at the request of the President, Vice-Presi- dent, or any two of the Directors, upon notice to be sent or given to each member. Sec 2 . The order of business shall be the same as at the meetings of the Association. ARTICLE XI. ATHLETIC SrORTS. Sec. I. The Association shall hold at least two Athletic Meetings during the year, one a handicap meeting to be held on the first Saturday in June, and a championship meeting to be held on the first Saturday in October. All meetings shall be conducted under the rules of the ** National Associa- tion of A mateur A thletes of A merica . " Sec. 2. The Chairman of the Sports Committee shall, sub- ject to the approval of the Board, prepare*the programme of events, appoint the proper officials, judges, &c., draw up a list of prizes, with an estimated value of same, and generally conduct, with such assistants as he may appoint, the arrange- ments for the meetings. Sec. 3. There shall also be held such other competitions in Gymnastics, Bowling, Shooting, Billiards, &c., as the chairmen of the various Departments may recommend, and as the Directors shall deem advisable. ARTICLE XII. RESIGNATIONS. Sec. I. All resignations of office or membership shall be made in writing, addressed to the Secretary, to be submitted 19 may be called nt, Vice-Prcsi. e to be sent or same as at the it two Athletic ting to be held jnship meeting All meetings tional Assock- ttee shall, sub- programme of :c., draw up a and generally t, the arrange- r competitions , &c., as the nmend, and as ;rship shall be > be submitted ■the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors for lion thereon. iec. 2. All dues must be paid in full before a resignation conside d. ARTICLE XIII. VACANCIES. Should a vacancy occur on the Board of Directors, the Immittee of the Club represented shall be requested by the [rectors to appoint a successor. ARTICLE XIV. REMOVAL OF OFFICERS. Any member of the Board of Directors may, for repeated ^gligence or dereliction of his duties, be removed from office a vote of two-thirds of the members of the Board present a regular meeting, and the Committee of the Club repre- |nted shall be requested to appoint a successor; such member iving the right of appeal to the Association at a special [eeting to be called as provided in Article IX., Sec. 3. ARTICLE XV. EXPULSIONS. Sec. I, Any member who may have been guilty ofungen- |emanly conduct shall be liable to expulsion, and may be cpelled by a vote of two-thirds of the members present at meeting of the Association specially called for that purpose^ \% provided in Article IX. ; fourteen days previous notice, by ;gistered letter, shall also be given the member concerned. 90 Sec. 2, Any member having disqualified himself by any violation of the Amateur clause in Article V. of the Consii. tution, shall forfeit his membership on proof of such viola- tion being furnished to the Directors. ARTICLE XVI. PRIVATE PROPERTY AND APPARATUS. Sec. I. No member shall use the private property jf ano- ther member without his permission. Sec. 2. Any member damaging or breaking any appaia. tus or other property of the Association shall replace the same at his own expense. ARTICLE XVII. BUILDING, Sec. I. The Building shall be open every week day fn)in 7 a. m. till up. m. and on Sundays the Reading Room, Library and Club Room only, shall be open to members from | 2 to 6 p.m. unless the Directors otherwise order. Sec. 2. None but members, candidates for admission, oi visitors introduced by members, shall be admitted to tlie Gymnasium building, or take part in the amusements provi- ded for the members. Sec 3. No gambling, or betting shall 01: any account be | allowed in the building, nor shall any other games be intro- duced save those provided by the Directors. Refreshments shall not be introduced without the special sanction of the Directors. Intoxicating liquors shall not be brought into the building under any pretence whatever. iiM ii see 4. A Member may at any time introduce a non-resi- jt of the city into the Club House, and shall register his le and address and date of introduction, together with his name, in a book kept for that purpose, such introduction fing him the privileges of the building for one week. ARTICLE XVIII. AMENDMliNTS OR REPEAL. 'hese By-Laws may be amended or renealed by a vote two-thirds of the members present at a meeting of the Jsociaiion. '.Movided the proposed amendment or repeal has ;n submitted to the Board of Directors, and that the mem- h be notified by circular, or by an insertion of an adver- ;ment in at least two daily papers stating in general terms :h proposed amendment or repeal, at least two weeks pre- )us to the meeting at which it is to be acted on. -^ _» «» ^ ~a r y Laws of Athletics. OFFICERS. The Officers of an Athletic meeting shall be : One Clerk of the Course, with assistants if necessary. One Starter. One Judge of Walking, with assisants, if necessary. One Scorer, with assistants, if nt pessary. Three Time-keepers. Three Judges at the finish. Three Measurers. One Referee. CLERK OF THE COURSE. He shall record the name of each competitor who shall report to him. Shall give him his number for each game in which he is entered, and notify him before the start of every event in which he is engaged. The assistants shall do such portions of his work as he may assign to them . STARTER. '' . , , lie shall have entire control of competitors at their mark? and shall be the sole judge of fact as to whether or no any man has gone over his mark. His decision in such cases shall be final and without appeal. " ; r ti TICS. necessary, lecessary. tor who shall in which he is very event in s work as he t their marks ^er or no any ithout appeal. jiji)(;kok walking. He shall have entire control of competitors during the race, 1(1 his decision as to unfair walking shall be fmal and |iihout appeal. The assistants shall lo such portions of his work as he may ^sign to tliem. SCORKk. He shall record the laps made by each competitor and call lem aloud when tallied, for the information of the contes- mts. He shall record the order of finishing and the times of the jompetitors in walking and running races. The assistants shall do such portions of this work as he may ^ssign to them. TIMEKKEPERS. Each of the three Timekeepers, shall time every event, and |n case of disagreement the average of the three shall be the )Ricial time. Time shall be taken from the flash of the pistol. JUDGES AT THE FINISH. Two shall stand at one end of the tape, and the third at the [other. One shall take the winner, another the second man [and the other the third man ; they shall also note the dis* [tances between the first three as they finish. In case of disagreement the majority shall decide. Their decision as to the order in which the men finish shall be final and without appeal. I '!■!■ '•I I .il 24 MEASURERS. They shall measure and record each trial of each compe- titor in all games whose record is one of distance or height. Their decisions as to the performance of each man shall he final and without appeal. REFEREE. He shall, when appealed to, decide all questions whose set- tlement is not otherwise provided for in these rules. And his decision shall be final and without appeal. COMPETITORS. Immediately on arriving at the grounds each competitor shall report to the Clerk of the Course, and receive his num- ber for the game in which he is entered. He shall inform himself of the times at which he must com- pete and will report promptly at the start without waiting to be notified. No competitor allowed to start without his proper number. PROTESTS. Verbal protests can be made at or before any Athletic Meeting, against a competitor or team, by any competitor or club competing, but such protest must be subsequently and before action thereon, made in writing, and duly presented to the Club under whose auspices the meeting; is held. INNER GROUNDS. No person whatever shall be allowed inside the track ex- cept the officials and properly accredited representatives of the press, \ ., wv-i^, »s f each compe- ce or height. 1 man shall he ions whose set- "ules. ppeal. ach competitor iceive his niim- 1 he must com- lout waiting to ••oper number. - any Athletic competitor or equently and ily presented is held. he track ex- Jentatives of [Authorized persons shall wear a badge, Competitors not engaged in the game actually taking place kail not be allowed inside or upon the track. TRACK. The measurement of track shall be eighteen inches from ie inner edge, which edge shall be a solid curb raised three iclies above the level of the track. ATTENDANTS. No attendants shall accompany a competitor on the scratch \y in the race. STARTING SIGNAL. All races [except time handicaps] shall be started by report ^f pistol — the pistol to be fired that its flash may be visible to [he timekeeper. A snap cap shall be no start. There shall be no recall after the pistol is fired. Time handicaps shall be started by the word "go." STARTING. When the starter receives a signal from the judges at the inish that every thing is in readiness he shall direct the ;ompetitors to get on their marks. Any competitor starting before the signal shall be put back one yard, for the second offence another yard, and for [the third shall be disqualified. iM M> il! i 1 1 r. I s6 He shall be held to have started when any portion of his body touches the ground in front of his mark. Stations count from the inside. KEEPING PROPER COURSE. In all races on a straight track, each competitor sliall keep his own position on the course from start to finish. CHANGE OF COURSE. In all races on other than a straight track, a competitor may change towards the inside whenever he is two steps ahead of the man whose path he crosses, FOULING. Any Competitor may be disqualified for jostling, running across, or in any way impeding another. FINISH. A thread shall be stretched across the track at the finisli, four feet above the ground. It shall not be held by the Judi^es but fastened to the finish posts on either side, so that it may always be at right angles to the course and parallel to the ground. The finish line is not this thread, but the line on the ground drawn across the track from post to post, and the thread is intended merely to assist the Judges in their deci- sion. The men shall be placed in the order in which they cross the finish Hne. Tl Itutil o\ lut I liiiii; I k r 47 y portion ofhij titor shall keep lish. competitor may steps ahead of stling, running WALKING. f The Judge shall caution any unfair walking, and the third liution shall disqualify the offender. On the last lap an unfair walker shall be disqualified witli- it previous caution. HURDLES. The 120 yards hurdle race shall be over ten hurdles, each feet 6 inches high. The first hurdle shall be placed 15 yards from the scratch, ^nd there shall be lo yards between each hurdle. There may be (by special announcement) hurdle races of different distances and with different number and height of lurdles . No record shall be made in a hurdle race unless each o f ^he hurdles at the time the competitors jump the same is standing. at the finish, * by the ]\.h\gGi so that it may parallel to the It the line on post, and the in their deci- ;h they cross JUMPING. No weights or artificial aid will be allowed in any jump- [ing contest except by special agreement or announcement. When weights are allowed there shall be no restriction as [to size, shape or material. c RUNNING HIGH JUMP AND POLE LEAPING. The height of the bar at starting and at each successive ele* vation, shall be determined by the Judges. In case of a tie, the Referee shall decide. 2^ 1 1 Three tries allowed at each height. Each competitor shall make one attempt in the order of his name on the programme ; then those that have failed, if any, shall have a second tii'.l in regular order, and those failing on this trial shall then lake their final trial. Displacing the bar counts as a ' 'try" A line shall be drawn six feet in front of the pole ami parallel therewith in pole leaping and three feet in frort of the V;ar and parallel therewith in high jumping and stepping' over such line, to be known as the balk line, in an attempt, shall count as a balk. Three balks shall count as a "'try" A competitor may omit his trials rt any heigh', but if he fail at the next height, he shall not be allowed to go back and try the height which he omitted. Each competitor will be credited with the best of all his jumps or leaps. STANDIN;; HIGH JUMP. The competitors may stand as they please, but must jump from the first spring. The height of the bar at starting and at each successive elevation shall be determined by .the Judges. In case of a tie, the Referee shall decide. Three trials allowed at each height. Each competitor shall make one attempt in the order of his name on the pro- gramme : then those who have failed, if any, shall have a second trial in regular order, and those failing on this trial shall then take their final trial mm Bm. V;«in^:)«»> ^■.^-^^X- petitor sliall programme; second tii'.l ill then lake le pole ami ;t in front of nd steppini; an attempt, 1', but if lie to go back ;st of all his must jump successive case of a competitor )n the pro- lan have a n this trial 29 Displacing the bar and nothing else, counts as a "try." A competitor may om''t his trials at any height, but if he ^ail at the next height, he shall not be allowed to go back uid try the height which he omitted. RUNNING BROAD JUMP. The competitors shall have unlimited run, but must take )ff from or behind the scratch. The scratch line shall be a joist at least two mches wide, the ground in front of which shall be removed to the aepth of Ithree and the width of six inches. Stepping any part of the foot over the scratch in an at- tempt shall be *'no jump" but shall count as a "try." Each competitor allowed three trials, and the best three lien have three more trials each. Each competitor shall be credited with the best of all his )umps. The measurement shall be from the scratch line in front of [the jumper's feet to the nearest Vreak of the ground made by [any part of his person. Three balks shall count as a "try." A line shall be drawn six feet in i'ront of the scratch line land stepping over such line in an attempt shall count as a [balk. STANDING KROADJUMP. Competitors must jump from the first spring. Stepping any part of the foot over the scratch in an attempt shall be "no jump" but shall count as a "try" itea.,- ^.v.-i^. 30 I i Each competitor allowed three trials, and the best three men have three more trials each. Each competitor shall be credited with the best of all his jumps. The measurement shall be from the scratch line in front of the jumper's feet to the nearest break of the ground made by any part of his person. PUTTING THE SHOT. The shot shall be a solid iron sphere weighing i6 lbs. It shall be put from the shoulder with one hand, from between two parallel lines 7 feet apart. Touching the ground outside either line with any part of the person, before the shots alights, shall make the attempt "no put" which counts as a "try" Each competitor allowed three trials, and the best three- men have three more trials each. Each competitor shall be credited with the best of all liis puts. The measurement shall be from the nearest break of the ground made by the ball, perpendicularly to the scratch line extended if necessary to meet this perpendicular. THROWING THE HAMMER. The hammer head shall be a solid iron sphere, weighing 16 pounds, the handle shall be of hickory wood, and the length of hammer and handle over all shall be 3 feet 6 inches. The competitor shall stand at and behind the scratch, facing as he pleases, and throw with either or both hands. ■' .L-....^^- 31 he best tlirec best of all hk line in front ground made : l6 lbs. hand, from 1 any part of b the attempt the best tinec )est of all his break of the e scratch line weighing i6 i the length inches, •atch, facing ». I'louching the ground in front of the scratch with any por- 311 of the person before the hammer aliglits shall make the |teinpt "no throw" which counts as a "try" Letting go of the hammer in an attempt counts as a *' try." |ach competitor allowed three trials, and the best three men ive three more trials each. Each competitor shall be credi- \d with the best of all his throws. If the lie;id strike first, the measurement shall be from the rarest break of the ground made by it. If the handle strike first, one length of the handle shall be llowed from the mask made by the end of the handle towards le mark made by the head of the hammer, and the measure- lent shall be from this point. The measurement shall be to the scratch line half way Jetwecn the thrower's feet. THROWING FIFTY-SIX I'OUND WEIGHT. This shall be of solid iron, and any shape of weight and kndleis allowed, provided the whole weighs 56 lbs. The competitor shall stand at and behind the scratch, icing as he pleases grasping the weight by the handle, and |hall throw it with one hand. Touching the ground in front of the scratch with any por- lion of the person before the weight alights shall make the jttempt "no throw" which counts as a "try." Letting go of the weight in an attempt shall count as a I'try." Each competitor allowed three trials, and the best three len have three more trials each. i 1 ^. ...SlfeiV., :1ii 111 I 1'. !IP' I ill H' 3« Each competitoi* shall be credited with the best of all his throws. The measurement shall be from the scratch line in front J of the thrower's left foot, to the nearest break of the ground made by the weight, exclusive of handle. TUG OF WAR. 1. The ground shall be loosened to the width of three fee;] and to a depth of not less than six inches. 2. The side crease shall be 12 feet from the centre. 3. The mark on the rope must be over the centre crease when the signal is given, and the team hauling that mark over | the crease on its own side, shall win, 4. No footing holes shall be made before the start. 5. The contestants shall not wear spikes. 6. The rope shall be ij^ inches in diameter. 7. Immediately before the contest, the captains of all the contesting teams shall draw their numbers. 8. Not less than five minutes shall be allowed each team % between heats. t). Captains shall toss for choice of sides before each puH but if the same two teams pull more than once during any meeting, they shall change ends at each successive pull- 10. "Competitors shall not be allowed to use any bell other than one to protect the body, and no ring, chain, or | fastening of any kind, shall be allowed." 11. With two teams, they shall pull best two in three. With three teams, one and two shall pull, then two and three and three and one. -.i^v 33 best of all his h line in front of the ground th of three fei'i centre. e centre crease that mark over ,1 le start. ter. tains of all the k'ed each team % "ore each pull ice during any jive pull. use any belt ing, chain, or two in three, two and three With four teams, one and two shall pull, then three and |ur, and the winners pull the final. With five teams — first round, one and two, tli»ce and four, ^e has a bye ; second round, winner of first heat pulls with ire, and the winner of this heat palls the final with tha linner of second hea' of first round. When six teams — first round, one and two, three and four, /e and six ; second round, winner of the first and second its. Winner of this heat pulls the final with winner of third sat, first round. Where more than six teams are entered, the arrangement trials shall be on the same principle as in the above camples. 12. No man shall be substituted for another who has [ready pulled in one trial, nor shall any man be allow^id to ill with more than one team, in any of the trials for the ime prize. 13. A time limit may be made. 14. The weights in tug of war shall be : Feather weight, 125 lbs. and under. Light weight, 150 lbs, and under. Middle weight, 175 lbs. and under. Heavy weight, over 175 lbs. 15. All weights shall be stripped- 2 A I f 34 BICYCI.INd. When ordered into a position for a start the men slialh mount their macliines, and one assistant for each competitor 'i^ will hold his machine with its front wheel at the mark : a:, the starting signal the attendants are allowed to push ihc machine forward, but not to follow it up. Riders must pass each other on the outside, and he a clear | length of the bicycle in front before taking the inside ; ihel inside man must allow room on the outside for other compe- titors to pass. Any competitor infi inging this rule will be : disqualified. In a race without using the handles, competitors must ride with the arms folded, or the hands and arms otherwise kept quite off the machine. Any competitor touching any part of his machine with his hands or arms will be disqualified. Associate clubs shall have entire charge of the entries or ;| their own members in athletic meetings, jnovided, always, J that no member shall enter, compete, or take part in any f event at any athletic meeting, the entries to which event shall I not be limited to amateur athletes, or when the event or; events shall not be governed by the Laws of this Association. | This rule, however, shall not prevent this Association or its[ Executive Committee from prohibiting entries to any event I or events. No person competing at any meeting or in any event other than those enumerated in foregoing shall be allowed to com- 35 he men shall ch competitor ; the mark ; atj to push the! and be a clear! le inside ; thej other conipe- is rule will be] [e at any meetin^js governed by this Association or at ^»e impionship meeting. Kn all class or limit events, competitors shall not be de- rred by reason of having made a better record after the )sing of entries for such event. ill cases of dispute and any questions that may arise, not )vided for in these laws, and the interpretation of these /s, shall be referred to the Executive Commifce of this ^sociation. tors must ri(ie| otherwise kept] ng any part oil rpialified. ' the entries o'| •vided, always,! :e part in any! ich event shall i the event or| is Association.! sociation or its) s to any event; |Note. — The foregoing are the Laws of the National ssocialion of Amateur Athletes of America. ny event otherl lowed to coffl-i V :i li i 4 CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS OF TIIK — lontoeal Lacrosse Club, 1883. t i i ill !' i .\i ^ Constitution and by-laws — OF THE — moNTREAL Lacrosse Club. CONSTITUTION. ARTICLE I. NAMK AND OHJECT. iThis Clul) shall be called the "Montreal Lacrosse Luii," and is established with a view to encourage a taste |r Lacrosse, the National game of the Dominion of Canada. m ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP. The membership of this Club shall be limited to Amateurs. 'An amateur is any person who has never competed in an )en competition, or for a stake, or for public money, or for Imission money, or with professionals for a prize, public loney, or admission money ; nor has ever at any period of fs life, taught or assisted in the pursuit of athletic exercises I means of livelihood." M comprised as follows, viz : — ;! 11:1 1 fill i Honorary Life Associate members, elected by vole ol tt| Club and exempt from Annual Subscription. Honorary Life meinl)ers, elected by vote of the clul services rendered, and exempt from Annual subscriptimi. Life members, by virtue of ten years active membersliij Life members, by purchase. Honorary Associate Members, Active Members. Lady Associate Members. None but Honorary Life, Life and Active members be entitled to vote, or be eligible for office. ARTICLE HI. SUBSCRIl'TIONS. To defray the expenses of the club, there s^:all be an anni.; 1 subscription, as follows .• Honorary Associate Members. Five dollars. Active Members, Three dollars. Lady Associate Members, One dollar. Any eligible pers^, .nying the sum of thirty dollars, any one time, may I .- ... - uxl a life member. Honorary Associate 'Members having paid ten conseculiv years may be elected Honorary Life Associate Members. ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS. Sec. I.— The officers of this Club shall consist of an Ilonoi 1 ary Permanent President, a President, Past Presidents, lij 1 by vole of t: of the dull : bscriptioii. memheisliiii, e inenil)L'is ;all be an aiiiii,: ;lollars. e dollars, dollar. thirty dollars, J ten consecuii\ Members. ist of an IIoiio: Presidents, fni second Vice-Presidents, a Secretary and a Treasurer, to j elected, (wiMi the exception of the first named, and Past esi(lenls), at the Annual Meeting of the Club, also two ^Id Captains, who shall l)e cxofficiis members of the Com- ttee whether elected thereon or not, and who shall be :led as provided in Hy- Laws, Article XVII. Past-Presi- its to have no vote on Committee. ^ec 2. — No member shall be elected to the office of Presi- \\\. for more than two (2) consecutive years. ARTICLE V. COMMITTEE OK MANA(;EME>T. >ec. I.— A committee of seven members shall also be Icted at the Annual Meeting, who with the above officers |iil constitute a Committee to manage all the business of the lb. vio. 2. — This Committee of Management shall act as funselors to the President. ARTICLE VL A.ui)rroRs. [At the Annual Meeting two Auditors shall be appointed by President, with the approval of the Club. ARTICLE VII. PKOl'ERTY. I The legal title to all the property, effects and assets of the lub, shall be vested in the Committee of Management. 4 n :; » iH„. I I' (ill ! i It ^:l^^l ! :i ARTICLE VIIT. AMBMDMKNT AND RKPKAI-. This Constitution may be amended or repealed by a voteol two-thirds of the members present at a regular ineetini; of tliel Club, provided the pro})osed amendment or repeal has bcTrl submitted to the Committee of Management, and notice o| its general character given at a meeting held two weeks pii:| viously and that in the notices of the meeting at which il is I be acted upon, the members be notified in general terms i such propose>.i amendment or repeal. ^•» • BY-LAWS. -o- ARTICLE L ELECTION OF OFFICERS. 1*^ All election of officers shall be l)y written or printed hal?*^ lot and a majority of votes shall elect. ARTICLE IL DUTIES OF PRESIDENT. Sec. I. It shall be the duty of the President to preside atj all meetings, to see that the Rules of the Club are strictly eti-l forced, to order Special Meetings of the Club upon the reciuist! of the Committee of Management, or of any ten menibLis the request of the latter to be given in writing, to declare the ^ votes and to have a general supervision over the affiairs of iIh,* Club. l\ 7 ncctin^ of;' epcal lias l,:; and iiotier > vo weeks ].i ■ t which it is: :neral icnib II k< nc Hi cc ar printed t to preside atl arc strictly cii-l on the reqiiL'-:' ten niendjLis to declare the : affiairs uf llic. Ic. 2. In the absence of the President, one of the Vice- kitlents shall perform Ills duties, or should no such officer [resent at a meeting, a chairman shall be chosen by vote. 3. The President shall be ex-officio, a member of all nnittees, and preside at all meetings of the same. ARTICLE III. Sl'.CRETARV. le Secretary shall keep an accurate record of the proceed- at all meetings of the Club and Committee. lie shall a full record of the name and address of each member ; jFy candidates of their acceptance or otherwise, the mem- )fall meetings, and also each player selected for matches. shall conduct all correspondence of the Ciub and keep t's of all letters written, and fyles of those received. ARTICLE IV. TREASURER. lec. I. The Treasurer shall keep the accounts of the Club, kive all dues, pay all bills duly approved by the Managing imittee and signed by the President, and keep proper :hers. lec. 2. He shall at the first meeting of each month during season, make a report of the finances to the conmiittee. fee 3. He shall make a report of the finances, accompani- I'ith a written statement, and submit the same at the Semi- 'uil and Annual Meetings of the Club. His books shall ^11 times be open to the inspection of any member of the imittee of Management, and he may be removed by the *il til n u ml ill I 'h Ik iri -t V\\ ti II ^ 8 Clul) at any time for refusal to exhil)it tliem, or for any nj conduct in the affairs of his office. Sec. 4. He shall post upon the Club's l.ullciin ilic luil of all members who are three months in arrears lo ilic I'J with the amounts due placed oj-iposite their names. Ili make out and serve a notice ujion every member whose d scription remains unpaid for three months, and if coiuimJ unpaid for three months longer, make a motion for the sure of his name from the Club Roll. ARTICLE V. COMMITTKK OF MANAC.EMKNT. Sec. I The Committee of Management shall have tlu management and control of all the property, effects ainla>-i of the Club, with power to sell and dispose of the same mil part thereof, when authorised by a majority vote of the l They shall enforce the jn-eservation of order and obedicmx' the Constitution, Laws and Rules of the Club, shall nKiki.' authorize all necessary contracts anc > "1(1 if C()iiliiii:j ion for the J lall have tliei (-•ffects mill n.vj the same or,;l /ote of the C!;| nnd ohediencel lb, shall mnkc; ;es, but shall der the Clul id the amoiiii! /I >iich debt, he; ^e of prior dtli y sueh servaiij r the econoiiiij think ]iro|)er,! umber to 1ml lied the I'icl 'e clnrge of ii "Anh Rooms, with power to make Rules for their regulation iiid j^overnment, to be desit,Miated the House Committee ; a L-ommillee of four, to be called the Sports Committee, who shall have entire charge of all Lacrosse and Athletic meetings )f the Club, and shall approve of the designs for medals, and lin the event of any handicap games, lie hnndicappers or ap- point the same. These Sub-Committees to be subject to the [Committee of Management as such. Sec 4. (a) They shall select eight best players, from the 'members of the Club, for every match, by ballot or otherwise, and accept, refuse or withdraw all challenges sent to the Club. (/>) The remainder of the team and reserve shall l)e chosen from the members of the Club, by the players previously selected, assisted by the Field Captains, Sec, 5. At the Annual Meeting, the Committee of Manage- ment, through the Secretary, shall make a full report of their proceedings during the previous year, and recommeml such measures as they may deem advisable. ARTICLE VL AUDITORS. It shall be the duty of the Auditors to examine the Bo(jks and accounts of the Club, whenever requested so to do by the President, and report thereon to the Club. ARTICLE VII. ELECTION OF MKMBKU.S. Sec. I. Every candidate for election as a member shall I" '}■■ t: in ' I* 'Ml t ' III u 1 ! 1 '1' ' III rl'! 1 r 5 .11 '1 ■■tli lO sign an npplication to be furnislicd by the Secretary fm that purpose; thisapplication must also be sit;ne) Candidates for membership in the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association, s. dl be elected liy the Hoard )f Directors of said Association ; propositions to be handed l(> the Secretary of said Association at one meeting, to be laid before the ne\t meeting for approval, and names to be posted in some conspicuous place in the Club Rooms open to objec- tions from any member, who shall report same to I^oard of Directors ; such communication to be re<:ardeil as confidential; such persons, when members of any other Lacrosse Club, shall not be eligible fur office, allowed to compete in Club competi. tions nor shall tliey have a vote at the meetings of the Clul). Sec. 5. Any member of ten years' standing, may be de- clared a life member of the Club, and shall be entitled to all the privileges of an ordinary member. UK :m ,1'v;^' "'" lllL'lllhcis, lie SL-cictaiy, K (Ir. C'lul); laiidiclatcs, as h'coinini'iirlcd lowiuii; llicd- '''ack hall in acrosscChil) ■'I'l' ; and 110 1 ">eiii!)cr of t'Uccii yrais, eal Amateur ; i^oanl of e Jiaiideil (,. tti l)e laid ■> l>e ])()sted » to ohjoc- • J^oard of >'i/i coinj)L-ti_ It' Cliil). ay he de- led to ail V II 5ec. 6. Honorary Life Associate membership, may be iferred upon any person by a unaninujus vote at any regu- ineetinjf, the candidate having been proposed as rec|uirecl active membership. They cannot hold office, vote at jetings or possess any right, title to or interest in the pro- rty and assets of the Club, but they may become active jmbcrs by the payment of the annual subscription. [Sec. 7 All members must imme liately notify the Secre- Iry of any change in their nddress. ARTICLE. VI IL SUHSCRII'TIONS. Sec. I. The Annual subscriptions shall be as follows ; Honorary Associate members. Active members, Lady associate members, Five dollars. Three ilollars. One dollar. Sec. 2. Every candidate on l)eing elected a member shall lign the Constitution and By-Laws, and pay his dues within jurteen days, the Proposer and Seconder being held respon- sible for same. Sec. 3. Members of previous years shall forfeit member- ihip unless their dues are paid before the first of July of each ('ear. ;i^ Sec. 4. Any member in arrears to the Club for three ipmonths, shall be excluded from all the privileges of member- ^iihip, unless by special permission of the Ciulj ; and if arrears '^-remain unpaid for three months longer, he shall be liable to expulsion. i 14 4 i n li n 1 1 '^ 19 ARTICLE IX. MKKTINC.S OK lirii Cl.lM!. Sec. I. Tho Annual Meetinq; sliall l)e huUl on llic tii>i| Wednesday in April, al 8 d'clock p. ni., for Ihe election of (.)lTu;ers, reception of the Manai^dnj^ Committee's Ri'pott, Treasurei's Report and Statement, and such other luisiiicss as may be hrouj,'ht before it. Sec. 2. A Semi-Annual Meeting shall be held on tin; hrst Wednesday in NovembiM-, to receive the Semi-Aumuil Report and Statement of the Treasurer and for the transaction of general business. Sec. 3. Weekly Meetings, except as hereinafter provided shall be held every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, in the Club Rooms, or such other place as the Committee of Mana- gement direct. The weekly meeting may be dis[iensed wilh by the Committee of Management, whenever the same shall be deemed unnecessary. Sec. 4. A special meeting of the Club may be called whenever the President, or the Committee of Managenu'nt shall consider one expe;lient, or whenever the President or Vice-Presidents, shall be re(|uested to call one by the written request often members, selling forth the pur[H)ses thereof. Notices of S]iecial Meetings shall be sent to Honorary lafo, Life and Active members^ at least two days before the time assigned for them respectively, and shall state in general terms the matter intended to be acted upon, and no busine.- other than that so specified shall be transacted at such meet ing. ll||:| ti "H lln' 111-,,! ^''l-Vlioil l)f Iicr llllS||lcs< 'ifM on iho "^'■iiii-Aiiiui.il *-' ti'ansnctioii 'er j)rovi,Ie(l «-''"ck, in the tt-e of Mana- "^penscii with ''^ -saiiic shall »y Ijc callol lanrit^einent I'rc'sidcnt or tile u rittcii tlieieof. oraiy Jjfc, '"^* tlie tiniL' ill /^'■c'lieral 10 hiisiiiL'ss 'Uch meet- Sec. 5. None but members in good standing shall be pre* ^(■iit at a nic'ctiug, and lllu-en meml)ers, (five of whom must ' (iHiccrs, or members of tlie Managing Committee) shall be i|ii()nini for the transaction of business. Sec. 6. No subject shall be introduced at any meeting )f the; Clul), which does not relate directly to its affairs. Sec. 7. The Older of business at all, except Special Meet- ings sliali l)e as follows : — Minutes of preceding Meeting. I\t'[i()rts. Coinnninications. FJections. Proposals for membership. Collection of subscriptions. Unfinished business. Original business. Adjournment. ARTICLE X. MKKlIN(;s 01' COMMITTKK OI' MANA(;KMKNT. I'he Committee of Manngement, of which five shall con- [slitute a (pioruin, shall hold Weekly meetings, every Wednes- [day evening, after the regular Club meeting, and at such other times as they may be called by the Secretary at the request of the President, Vice-Presidents, or any two of the Committee, upon notice to be sent or given each member. ARTICLE XI. resi(;nation.s. All resignations of office or of membership, shall be made in writing, addressed to the Secretary, to be submitted to the next regular meeting of the Club for action thereon, II i 14 »., 10 lt\ ■>\ ?.\ f i! (' ' -.1 n l|;-jjr^; ;!l I 14 AkTICLE Xtt. VACANCIKS Sliould j\ny of Ace in the Club become vAOatit for .my reasuiJ it may be filled at the next rey;ular meclintj of the Cluh. ARTICLE XIII. kKMOVAL OK OlFICliRS, Any officer of the Club for repeated neijliiience or ik'ixlii| tion of his duties, can l)e removed from oflice l-y a vou two-thirds of the members jiresent at a meeliiiy callcil l^ that special purpose, and his successi)r innnedialciy elccteil. ARTICLE XIV. KXri'l.SlONS. A member who may have been j^uilly of ungentleiiunly' conduct, shallbelial)le to and may be expelled by atwo-thini-jji vote of the meml)ers present at a meetinj; of the Clulij specially called for that purpose, with six days previous n()lice,| ARTICLE XV. ADMISSION TO r.ROUN DS. Sec. I. The members shall have free access to [\\i\ Grounds on all occasions when used by the Club. Sec. 2. Members may cnt;a<;e in any sport they lliini proper when on the Grounds, always providin^^ that ihcy (Id! not mterfere in any way with members already engaged in I playing any game, or act in any manner to the detriment ot| the game of Lacrosse. u ccess to lilt H ARTICLE XVt CLUlt I'KACTICKS. Tiic Clul) shall meet upon the Club (Irounds at 6 o'clock |a. 111. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for practice. ARTICM-: XVII. riFLI) CAl'TAINS. Sec. I. lOij^lileen players selected by the Committee at tlicir tirr.t meetinj; shall, willi the Committee, elect hy ballot, within two weeks after the Annual Meetiiij,s two Fiehl Cap- tains, whose duty il shall be to have the entire control, for the season, of the teams under their care, and be on the j,M()unds 111 all practices to choose and control the sides. See. 2. In the event of a match, and when only one team is eiij^aj^'ed, the team so enj^aj^ed may select which of the two Captains they prefer to act for them. AR'I'ICLE XVIII. PRIVATE I'ROl'KRTY No member shall use the private property of another mem- ber without his permission. ARTICLE XIX. OUKSTS. Sec. I. None but members, candidates for admission, or visitors introduced by mem'.)ers, shall be admitted to the Club Rooms. Sec. 2. A member may at any time introduce a stranger into the Rooms and shall register his name, address and date Ik I ii 114 :>l ;^ 'I lit I « of introduction, together with his own, in a Book, kept toil that purpose, such introduction giving him the privilege or! entrance for tv o weeks. ARTICLE XX. AMENDMENTS TO HY-LA\VS. Sec. I. These By-Laws may be amended or repealed by a vote of two-thinls of the memliers present at a regular meeting, provided the proposed amendment or repcd li.i- been sal)mitted to the Com aittee of Management and notKe of its general character given at a meeting held two weeks | before ; and that in the notices of the meeting at which it is to be actec'. upon, the members be notified, in general terms of what is proposed. Sec. 2. Any By-Law may be suspended for the time be- ing at the Annuul or Semi- Annual Meeting of the Club, 1 - a i two-thirds vote of those present. ' i{U S^^ A H I,AWS OF LACROSSE. "Ufd and adopted at the re-orgnnization of the National imati'ur Lacrosse Annociatinn of Canada, Toronto, 4th May l^rt'i, and amended at Montreal, August >ird, 1877, Toronto, ilnvt' 7th, 1878, Montreal, June Qth, 1879, Toronto, June Utii, 1880, Montreal, June ord, 1881, Toronto, June 3rd []S82, and Montreal, April I3th, 1883. Rule I. — The Crosse. [Section I. The Crosse may be of any length to suit the layci ; woven with cat-gut, which must not be bagged. |'(-at-gut" is intended to mean raw-hide, gut or clock-string )t cord or soft leatlior). The netting must be flat when the is not on it. In its widest part the crossc sliall not ex- bed one foot. A string must be brought through a hole at w side of the tip of the turn to prevent the point of the [ick catching an opponent's crosse. A leading string resting |M)n the top of the stick may l)e used, but must not be fasten- Id, hO as to form a pocket, lower down the stick than the jnd of the length-strings. The length-strings must be woven lo witliin two inches of their termination, so that the ball ^annol catch in the meshes. Sec. 2. No kinil of metal, either in wire or sheet, nor ^crews or nails, to stretch strings, shall be allowed upon the :rosse. Splices must be made either with string or gut. Sec. 3, Players may change their crosse during a match, Rule II The Ball. The Ball must be India-rubber sponge, not less than eight, I L i J u J ,'i *■■) ••. if r lii- if m i8 Til nor more than nine inches in circumference. In matches must be furnished by the cliallengeil party. Rule III.— Thk Goals. The Goals must be at least 125 yards from each other,: in any position agreeable to the Captains of both sides. top of the tla^-poles must be six feet above the t,nound eluding any top-ornament, and six feet a])art. In mat they must be furnished by the challenged party. Rule IV. — The Goal Crease. No attacking player must be within six feet of cither r tlag-poles, unless the ball has passed cover-point's position the field. Rule V.— Umi'ires. Section i. There shall be one Umpire at each Goal. 1 shall be disinterested parties, whose reputation for trull and integrity are well known and above suspicion, shall not be members of either club engaged in a mate shall they be changed during its progress without the of both Captains. Sec. 2. Their jurisdiction shall last during the m which they are appointed. They shall not chang during a match. Sec. 3. No Umpire shall, either directly, or indirectly terested in any bet upon the result of the match. No per be allowed to speak to an Umpire, or in any way di^: attention, when the ball is near or nearing his goal. Sec. 4. They siiall stand behind the (lags when IS near or nearing their goal. In the event of game ft!; ful ilulno^ li, iwl eoiiscr.i Itch e goi^^ )e iiv| on >y\ tract tlie b.u] heins ,.# f I ■W "■ "•«•»«>•. f" matcheji each other, aci )tli sides. 1)1 tlio t^ioiuul, jr In luatcli of either oftlj It's position 03 ■h Goal. Thej "or trutlifiihiDi ])icioii. 'Jiiti II a match, no] 'Ut the coiLsciJ the match foj change* goalj iirectly he in o jx-rsonshn:j y (liLitract lii| ■vhcn the halil {j'aine Ijein;;] t9 med, the Umpire at that goal shall at once (leciy either of| the competing clubs. Sec. 2. Before the match begins, the Referee shall sec that properly (jualined Umpire^" are selected, as jirovided fnl in Rule V. He shall also obtain from each of the Cajitain^ a declaration and list of their team, and shall satisfy himself that the players are />o//d fine meml)ers of the team they rejHo- sent, in accordance with .Sec. I, Rule TX. All disjiuteiii points and matters of appeal that may arise tluring his conti- nuance in office shall be left to his decision, which, in all' cases, must be final, without ajipeal. Sec. 3. Before the match begins, he shall draw the playeiv up in lines, and see that the regulations respecting the ball,] crosses, spiked soles, etc., are complied with. He slial also see that the regulations respecting the goal.'^ are adhered lo. He shall know before the commencement of a match I the number of games to be played, time for stopping, am! any othci arrangements that may have been made by the I 21 ojipin^, aiK [Captains. lie sliall liave the power to suspend at any time cluriiii; the match any ])hayer infringing these laws — the game to go on during such suspension. Sec. 4. When "foul" has heen called by either Captain Itlic i\(.Ti'rfe shall immediately cry "time," after which the lall nnisl not be touched by either party, nor must the iplavcis move from the positions in which they happen to be at the moment until the Referee has called "play." If a ]ilayer sliould i)c in i)ossession of the ball when "time" is [called, he must drop it on the ground. If the ball enters [goal after "time" has been called, it shall not count. Sec. 5. The jurisdiction of the Referee shall not extend beyond the match for which he is appointed ; and he shall not decide in any matter involving the continuance of a match beyond the day on which it is played. The Referee must be on the ground at the commencement of and during the match. At the commencement of each game, and after "fouls" and "halls out of bounds," he shall see that the ball is properly faced, and, when both sides are ready, shall call "play" He shall not express an opinion until he has taken the evidence on boili sides. After taking the evidence, his decision in all cases must be fmal. Any side rejecting his decision, by refusing to continue the match, shall be declared losers. Sec. 6. When game is claimed and disallowed, the Referee shall order the ball to be faced for, from where it is picked up ; but in no case must it l)e closer to the goals than ten (10) yards in any direction. RiM.K VII, — CAI'TAINS. Ca})tains to superintend the play shall be appointed by each ^ m rvft Ml 'Di •I*- Iv ■•-■'"■''' ■■■'■'' ■ • liii|iii^*'i^ijg 1 I 22 III side previously to the commencement of a match, riieyl shall be members of the club l)y whom tliey are appoini. ed, and no other. They may or may not be p-ayers in ilici match ; if not, they shall not carry a crosse, nor they shalll they be dressed in lacrosse uniform. They shall sclectl Umpires and Referees, as laid down in these Rules, toss fori ch')ice of goals, and they alone shall be entitled to call "fouli durint; a match. They shall report any infringement of tlitl laws during a match to the Referee. (2) Before the commcii' cement of a match, each Captain shall furnish the referee withl a full and correct list of his twelve, and a declaration statiiigl that they are all /)on(J fide members in good standmg of tlnl clul) they represent, and of no other, as provided for in Sec, I, Rule IX. RulkVIII. — Namks of Playkrs. The players on each side shall be designated as follows ; "Goal-keeper," who defends the goal ; "Point," first mail out from goal ; "Cover-point," in front of Point ; "Centie.i who faces ; "Home" nearest opponent's goal ; others shall bcj termed "Fielders." THE GAME. Rule IX. — Miscellaneous. Section I. Twelve players shall constitute a full fiild They shall be regular members in good standing of the cliiij they represent, and of no other, for at least thirty days befoa becoming eligi1)le to play in a match for their club. No meiuj ber shall be allowed to change clubs more than once during; the season, except in boia fide change of residence. Sec. 2. The game must be started by the Referee facingi 23 lit," first niaiij tlie ball in the centre of the field Ix'tween a player on each I side. The ball shall he laid upon the ground between the [ .slicks of the players facing, and wiien both sides are ready the the Keferee shall call "play" The players facing shall have I their left side toward the goal they are attacking. Sec. 3. A match shall be decided by the winning of three hfames out of five, unless otherwise agreed upon. Games nuist in all cases be won by putting the ball through the goal I from the front side. Sec. 4. Captains shall arrange, previous to a match, |wlietlu-r it is to be played out in one day, postponed at a slated hour in the event of rain, darkness, etc., or to be con- jsidtrrd adraw under certain circumstances ; and, if postponed, |if il is to be resumed where left off. Sec. 5. If postponed and resunied where left off, there |slia!l be no change of players on either side. Sec. 6. Either side may claim at least five minutes rest, uid :i.)t more than ten, between each game. Sec. 7. No Indian shall play in a match for a white club liuiless previously agreed upon. *Sec. S. After each game, players nnist change goals. Sec. 9, No change of players must be made after a match lias commenced, except for reasons of accident or injury ilu- ping the game. Sec. 10. Should any player be injured during a match. md compelled to leave the field, the opposite side shall drop man to ecpialize the teams. In 'the event of any dispute between the Field Captains as to the injured player's fitness |o continue the game, the matter shall at once be decided by the Referee. tl 111 I tl Ah .1. '(' fl 24 Sec. II. When a match has been agreed upon, and one| side is deficient in the number of players, their ojiponents may either limit their own number, to equalize the sides, or com- pel the other side to fill up the complement. Rule X— Spiked Soles. No player must wear spiked soles or boots, and any plnyeil attempting to evade this law shall be immediately ruleil outj of the match. Rule XI — Touching hall with the hand. The ball must not be touched with the hand, save in cases] of Rules xii. and xiii. Rule XII— Goal-keeper. The Goal-keeper, while defending goal within the go.Vl crease, may pat away with his hand, or block the ball in any| manner with his crosse or body. Rule XIII. — Ball in an inaccessiule place. Should the ball lodge in any place inaccessible to the crosseJ it may be taken out with the hand, and the party picking il up must "face" with his nearest )pponent. Rule XIV. — Ball out of hounds. Balls thrown out of bounds must be faced for at the neareJ spots within the bounds and all the players shall reniaiij in their places until the ball is faced. The Referee shall sel that this is properly done, and vfhen both sides are ready slia'j call play. The '■'bounds''' mu^st be distinctly settled by Captains before the commencement of the match. as Rule XV. — Throwing the Crosse. No player shall throw his crosse at a player or at the ball, under any circumstances ; and such action will be consi- dered a "foul." Should a player lose his crosse durinpj a {jarne, he shall consider himself "^«/ of play ^ and shall not he allowed to touch the ball in any way until he again recovers it. Kicking is absolutely prohibited to players without a crosse. Rule XVI. — Accidental Games. Should the ball be accidently put through a goal by one of the players defending it, it is game for the side attacking that goal. Should it be put through a goal by any one not ac- tually a player, it shall not count. Rule XVII. — Ball catching in netting. Should the ball catch in the netting, the crosse must im- mediately be struck on the ground, to dislodge it. Rule XVIII.— Rough play, &c. No player shall grasp an opponent's stick with his liands, hold with his arms, or between his legs ; nor shall any player hold his opponent's crosse with his crosse in any way to keep him from the ball until another player reaches it. No player, with his crosse or otherwise, shall hold, delibera- tely strike, or trip another, nor push with the hand j nor must any pliiyt;r jump at to shoulder an opponent from be- hind while running for or before reaching the ball ; nor wrestle with the legs entwined, so as to throw an oj^ponent. '!»', A -Ift l\ r ') I iiif ;' K { 26 Rule XTX.— TiiRKATKNiNd tostrikk. Any plnyer (lelibciately striking another, (r raisinu; lii> hand to strike, shall be immediately ruled out of the match. Rule XX.— Deliukratk charging. No player shall charge into another after he has thrown the ball. RiTLE XXI.— Crosse Check. The check commonly known as the "square" or "crossc" check, which consists of one player churging into another with both Innds on the crosse, so as to make the stick meet the body of his opponent, is strictly forbidden. Rule XXII. — Intkrkerini;. No ]ilayer shall interfere in any way with another who is in pursuit of an opponent. Rule XXIII.-Foul Play. Section i. Any player considering himself purposely injured during play, must report to his Captain, who must report to the Ueferee, who shall warn the player complained of. Sec. 2. The penalty for fouling shall be discretionary with the Referee. For ordinary fouls, which in no way affect the result of the game, he shall simply caution the offender for the first offence ; if repeated, the Referee may suspend him fur the rest of the Game (not match) in which such foul takes ))lace. For deliberate fouls, which occasion injury to opponents, or effect the result of the game — for the first offence the Referee 27 sliall have power to suspend the player committing it for the R'si of the game (not match) in which such fouls take place. Fur a second uffence, the Keftree may remove the offentling player, and compel his r.ide to lini.ih the match single-handetl. Rule XXI V. —Interrui-teu Matches. In the event of a match being interrupted by darkness, or any other cause considered right by the Referee, and one side having won two games, the other none, the side having won the two games shall be declared winners of the match. Should one side have won two games and the other one, the match shall be considered drawn. This does not api)Iy where special arrangements have been made by the Captains, as in Rule ix. Sec. 3. Rule XXV.— "Claiming Games." When "game" is claimed liy the side attacking a goalj the Releree or Umpire shall immediately call "time." The Um- pire shall then proceed to give his decision. Until his deci- sion has been given no game can be taken. The players slnll keep their places, nor shall they leave them (unless the game be decided as won) until the game has again been started by the Referee. Mo player shall in any way attempt to influence the deci- sion of the Umpire, whose ruling shall be final in all cases. Rule XXVI. — Settlement of Dispute. In the settlement of any dispute, it must be distinctly un- derstood that the Captains, with one player to be selected by each i)f them, shall have the riglil to speak on behalf of their respective clubs ; and any proposition or facts that any player 1 t ^1 M I ■Kl] Iftl Ml .'Af\ 'f]\ f 28 ) '-' ki !*■?; < may wish brought before the RtTcroe must conic through tlic Caj)tain.s or the player selected by them. Rui.K XXVII. — Fi.vr.-i'oi.K down. In the event of a ll;ig pole l)c'ing knocked down durinp; a match, and the ball put through what would be the goal i( the (lag i)ole were standing, it shall count game for the attack- ing side. Kui.K XXVIII.— Ci I. \ I.I, i:\(;ks. Section I. All challenges nuist be sent by ])ost, registered, addrcssei.1 to the Secretary of the Club inleniled to be chal- lenged. Sec. 2. Any Club receiving a challenge from another chili, shall, within one week after its receipt, notify the challcngiiiij; club of the time and place at which they are prepared to play. The tilace named shall l)e at either of their places of residence or some intermediate place ; and the time mentioned shall be within three weeks from the recejilion of the challenge. All answers to challenges nuist be sent by post, registered, addressed to the Secri:tary of the challenging clul). Sec. 3. On the day selected, if one club only put in .an ap- pearance, it shall be entitled to claim a victory hy default, if its opponents refuse to fulfd their engagement, or do not aji- pear upon the ground at the specified time, the club comply- ing with the terms agreed upoi. shall be declared the winneis of the match. Sec. 4. Tf at tlic time of the reception of a challenge a club h 'S (Ml iiand any other regular challenge undisposed of the time ior its acceptance shall be extener, inclusive, and no match shall he played earlier than the 24th of May, unless mutually at^rced upon. 'Idle season shall he iVoai the 24th May to the 31st October inclusive. Sec. '). Tlu' principle laid down in Sections I, 2 and 3, of tlii-> Rule, shall also govern what arc known as ''■local chant- /'/(';/,v////''v," unless they are originated under special rules, in which case they will he Ljoverncil by the latter. ^\ { '^m Riii.K XXIX -CiiAMrioNsiiii- Rcij-.s. Pri'.AMI;i,I'; -In order to cri'ate ^i greater interest in our nation;d i;anie, the Na. Am. La. Association of Canada invite all clubs to compete for the Chamj)ionship>, for which purpose the Association offer a "Chani|iionship" I'ennant and an " Intermediate Championship '' Peiuiant, the winnintj clubs to hold same uniriin(iir>in II iti T-m'- 1 iinri^i ■"TTt r ' ■ •• - 30 <:: three times in any one year, and an intervening space of six weeks must ela|)>;e between sucli matolies. Sec. 2. In the event of tlie liolders losing the "Champion- ship,"' ilieir secretary shall, within one week, furnish to ihc Secretary of the winning club, cojiies, cerlilied by their Pre- sident, of all challenges for the "Championship" at the time undisposed of, and at the same time give up the Champion Pennant to the winning club. Sec. 3. The club winning the "Championsliip" shall taki- up these undisposed challenges, and treat them as their own in accordance with and subject to Rule xxviii. (Challenges. Sec. 4. Should the Champion Clul) be challenged by a club belonging to -nother city or part of the Domniion, half of the net proceeds received from such match shall go toward defraying travelling and hotel expenses only of the viiling team and its captain. Sec. 5. Should half the net proceeds amount to more than the actual expenses of the visiting team, they shall receive their expenses only — the balance belonging to the Champion Club. Sec. 6. A statement, signed by the President and Secre- tary of the Champion Club, given to the competing club, shall be evidence of the amount of net proceeds taken at such match. Sec. 7. Any club holding either of the Championshi])s, shall furnish security for the sum of $200, to the satisfaction of the President and Secretary-Treasurer of this Association, that the Champion Pennant will be given up to the winning club, upon the ajudication of the game by the Referee, or as provided by section 2 of this rule. 3t .Sec. 8. Upon the Pennant being surrendered to the win- ning club, the President and Secretary-Treasurer of tliis Association shall return or cancel the security given by the losing club. Sec, 9. No club shall be entitled to hold both Champion- ships, or play for "The Championship" while holding the "Intermediate Championship." Sec. 10. No club shall be allowed to challenge for "The Cliamiiionship" until it has ]noved its right to be considered a liist-class club, by defeating "The Intermediate Champions." Shoultl the "Intermediate Cliami)ions" challenge for "The Chatiipionship," they shall not be allowed to con^pete again for the "Intermediate Championship" the same season. In such cases, the "Intermediate Championship" sliall revert to the last holders. RuLK XXX. — Local Chami'ionships. pRKAMlil.K. — In order to create a greater interest in the national game amongst the clubs which cannot compete for the Senior Championship, the N. A. L. A. of Canada pro- poses to create Local Championships, and to offer for com. petition among the clubs in each district a trophy, which shall be held by the winners under the annexed lules. and shall lie emblematic of the Championship of the district in which it is competed for. Sec. I. No club that is not a member in good standing of this Association shall be allowed to compete for or hold these Championships. .Sec. 2. Any club in good standing in this Association shall be eligible to compete for the Local Championship of "§ m m I i M ff »^i.„.. .,.,.— .: ^^.,„.,„^^,^ii»Mii 5^ \ '.\, ,> 1^ 1! i m % J % [ HI III n\ Ml c tlie district in wiiicli it is situnted, unless clubs holding the Senior or Intermediate Chamj-iionshins, or first-ckss cUiiis "which have comiieted for the Senior Chanipionshi[> iluring the previous season. Sec. 3. Any club holding any of these Championships shall furnish security for the sum of $50 to the satisfaction of the President and Secretary-Treasurer of this Association that the trophy will be given up to the winning club upon the ajudica- tion of the game by the Referee, as provided for in sectiv)n 2 of rule xxix. Sec. 4. In addition to the above sections, all the sections of rule xxviii (challenges) and sections I, 2, 3, 4, 5. 6 and 8 of rule xxix (championship rule) shall be considered as belonging to this rule. Rule XXXI.— Amendments. Sec. I. Any amendment or alteration projiosed to he made in any part of these laws, shall be made only at the Annual Conventions of tlie National Association, and by a three-fcnirths vote of the members present. Sec. 2. Notice of any proposed alteration or amendment must be made to the Secretary of the Association in writiiiL; and by him communicated to the clubs in its membership at least two months before it can be voted upon. When notice of alteration or amendment has been given as above, both the notice and amendments thereto maybe voted upon at the An- nual Convention. lN' .1 ing the ,?s clui)S ip during nps shall on of the n that the le aj 11(1 lea- se cl ion 2 CONSTITUTIOI( k BY-LAWS m mi m^ sections of 6 and 8 of s belonging osed to he only at the 1, and by a amendment m in writing ■mbership at A'hen notice )ve, both the in at the An- — OK THE ]\^ontpeal gnow-ghoe Club, t'li y m-9[\ C! Mc Snom coura scan whij stocl CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE Montreal Snow-Shoe Club. it Ji t ARTICLE I. NAMF. The name of this Association shall be the ** Montrkal Snow vShoe Club" and it is estabhslied whh a view to en- courage a taste for the exercise of Snow Shoeing. ARTICLE IL COLORS. The Colors of the Club shall be Red, White and Blue. ARTICLE III. CLUB UNIFORM. The Club Uniform shall consist of a "blue Tuque" with a scarlet tassel, white Blanket Coat, trimmed with scarlet, white knickerbockers trimmed with scarlet, and scarlet stockings. Wv j It'. ARTICLE IV. I OFFICERS. Its Officers shall consist of a President, two Vice Presidents a Secretary and a Treasurer, to be elected by ballot at tiie annual general meeting of the Club, to be held on the second "Wednesday of November. A Committee of Management of seven Members, shall also be elected by ballot at the same meeting, who, with the above Officers, shall constitute a Committee to manage all the business of the Club. This Committee of Management shall act as Counsellors to the President. No member shall be elected to the office of President for more than two (2) consecutive years. ARTICLE V. DUTIES OF PRESIDENT. It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meet- ings, to see that the Rules of the Club are strictly enforced, I to order Special Meetings of the Club upon the request ofl the Committee of Management ; or of any ten members ; the| request of the latter to be given in writing, to declare the votes and to have a general supervision over the affairs of tlie| Club In the absence of the President, one of the Vice-Presidentsl shall perform his duties. \ ARTICLE VI. •■m SECRETARY. The Secretary shall keep a record of the transactions of all meciiiigs, notify members of their election, and conduct all the correspondence of the Cliib. ARTICLE VII. TREASURER. The Treasurer shall collect all annual subscriptions and [keep a regular account thereof, which must be submitted to the Committee of Management whenever required, and he jean make no disbursements without the President's order in pvriting. ARTICLE VIII. COMMITTEE. The Committee of Management shall have charge of, and witii |thc I'resident control all matters affecting the welfare of the Pub, subject to this Constitution, and decide all questions of difference that may arise affecting the interests of the Club. Bliey shall hold meetings as often as the business of the Club p|uires, and whenever summoned by the President. ARTICLE IX. QUORUM. At all neetings of the Club (lo) ten shall form a quorum, [ml at all Committee meetings, five (5) shall form a quorun^ 101 the transaction of business. 4L1 m\ t ■-.. m ^1 ••; U'JiJ J:^l '[(. :'• ARTICLE X, REMOVAL OF OFFICERS. Any Officer of the Club can be removed from office ly n vote of two-thirds of the members present at a meeting callnl for that special purpose, and his successor immediaily elected. ARTICLE XL MEMHERSHir. 1. Every candidate must be proposed in writing, by one member and seconded by another, and such proposition handed to the Secretary at one meeting, to be laid before the next meeting for approval, after hearing report of Enquiry Committee (said Committee to be composed of three mem- bers apjiointed by the j. residing Officer.) 2. The ekction shall be by ballot, one black ball in every ten (id) votes to exclude the applicant. 3. Any member on joining any other Snow Shoe Club, slia'l immediately cease to be a member of this Clul), and no per- son shall l)e eligible for membership being a member of any o'her Snow Sh)e Club, or under the age of eighteen years txcept as provided in clause 4 of this Article. 4. CandkL'tes fur membership in the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association shall l)e elected by the Hoard of Director^ of said Association. Propositions to be handed to the Secretary of sairl Association at one meeting to be laiil l»- fore the next meeting for approval, ami names to be po-^til in some conspicuous place in the Club Rooms, open toj 7 nliiection from any member who shall report the same to Poanl of Directors, such communication to be regarded as confidential. Such persons when members of any other Snow .Shoe Club shall not be eligible for oflice, allowcnl to cniupele in Club Races, nor shall they have a vote at the Muelings of the Club. ARTICLE XII. SUllSCIUPTION. The annual subscrii>tion shall be two (2) dollars. Every Candidate, on being elected a member shall sign the Constitution and By-Laws and pay his dues within fourteen (lays. The Proposer and Seconder being held responsible for same. Members of pre .ions years ?hall forfeit their Membership unless their dues are paid before the first of January. ARTICLE XIII. I.Il'f: MKMr.KKSIIll'. Any member, on the payment of twenty (20) dollars — or often (10) years standing— may be declared a life member of this Club, entitled to all the privileges of an ordinary Member. ARTICLE XIV. liXrULSION. A member who may have beon guilty of urgentlemanly conduct shall be liable and may be expelknl by a uiajorily of a meeting of the Club, specially called for that purpose, with six days previous notice. 'I •■:7f'i n "1 l!v| iii'i .I'M 1* ■I i.irTil 8 ARTICLE XV. MEETINGS. The Club shall walk twice in each week iluring the winter season ; Wednesday evening at eight o'clock anil Satui- ilay afternoon at three o'clock. The muster will take place at the Club Rooms, Mansfield street. The senior officer present shall take the lead, and no mem- ber must pass him without his permission. Previous to starting, the leader shall appoint an experienced member to bring up the rear. The Annual Meeting shall be held on the second Wednes- day in November. ARTICLE XVI. ANNUAL RACES. Annual Races shall take place on the second Saturday in February, in each year, the programme and prizes to be decided upon by the Officers of the Club at a meeting to he held in January. Each year, a cup shall be given by the Club, to be run for '^at the Annual Races) by members who have never before won a Club cup, or an open Snow Shoe Race exceed- ing one mile in any previous year. ARTICLE XVI [. Every member attending the Tramps of the Club shall con- tribute the sum charged by the Hotel proprietor, whether o\ not he partake of the Refreshments provided. ARTICLE XVIII. AMIiNDMENTS. Two weeks previous notice beinj^ ^iver, this Constitution may be altered or amended at any nieetintj specially called for that purpose, by a vote of two-thirds of the members jMcsent. M t I THE LAWS OF SNOW SHOE R&CINrx. Revised and amended by the "Aiontieal" Snow Shoe Club. I— OF THK ^iHOli. 1. The snowshoes shall be male of \V()od, and hide or j,nii. 2. The shoes, including strings shall not be less than i '2 lbs. in weight, at start and finish of competitions and shall measure not less than lo inches gut, in width. 3. In Hoy's races, snowshoes of any width and weight may be used. 4. Objections to a competitor's shoes inu«t be made before the start. II — OK STARTING. I. All starting shall be by report of i)istol after a prelim ij nary caution. 2. A sna p cap is no start. 3. If any competitor starts before the signal, he shall be put back one yard for each of the first two offences and dis- qualified upon a third. II III— OF I'OSITION AT STARTING. 1, Competitors shall draw lots for choice of position at .starting. 2. In races in heats, the conipetiiors' jiositions at the end of each heal shall deciile tlu'ir clioicc of posiiiuns at starling foi ihe next heat. IV~(»1- UlCAl RACKS. 1. In races run ni heats, competitors must race out their ili-tance in order to (lualify themselves for starling in the remaining heats. 2. Only winners of heats shall be allowed to starl for a fiiin-th and deciding heat. 3. When a dtail heat is run, the two making the dead heat ore entitled to start as if each had won a heat. 4. The positions of conipeliturs in a race in heats shall he decided by their jiosition in the final heat. Hut the winner ot ' ' U 'akes )>reccdence of a non-winner, even though the lalL'.i- '.,h ■:' beat hiin for place in the final heat. \'—OV nRUSIIING. 1. No coni[)elitor shall cross the track of another conipe- liiitr to take it, mitil he shall be six feet in advance of that competitor. 2. In racis^round a course, a competitor must pass on the outside, but if a competitor in advance deliberately draws out of his track and leaves his successor room to pass him on' the inside, that successor may do so. M\ 12 ill VI — OF DISQUALIFICATIONS. I. The judges may disqiuJify a competitor for persistent false starts, for disobedience to tlieir orders or to those of liie starter, or for deliberately jostling oi impeding any other competitor. VII— OF \VINNIN(.. I. That competitor is winner, whose breast first reaches the tape. VIII— OF HURDLE RACES. I. In hurdle races, a runner who leaps on a hurdle, runs through or around it, vaults it, or passes it in any other way than by fairly leaping over it, commits a foul and shall be disqualified. I\— OF RUNNINi; FRAUDULENTLY. I. Whenever a competitor shall run not to win, he shall be disqualified for twelve months from starting for any race governed by these rules. X — OF LOSING A SHOE. 1. So long as both snowshoes remain attached to the feet or ankles, a runner may continue his race. 2. A runner cannot, however carry his shoe in his hand in event of its slipping from his feet. XI. — OF ASSISTANCE. I. It shall be considered foul for any competitor to be a>i>isted by any one during a race when such assistance 'iccessitates touching that competitor. XII. — OF ACCIDENTS and INTERFERKNCKS. 1. In cases where a competitor meets with an accident in ordinary course the judges may not interfere. 2. If an accident be caused by the friends of another com- ])etilor in assisting him, then tliat other competitor shall be dis(|ualified. 3. If there be sufficieiH proof or a irasonablc l>elief\n\.\\Q minds of the judges, that tlie accident was caused by collusion between a competitor and other persons to defeat another competitor, then the competitor causing the accident di- rectly or indirectly, shall be for twelvemonths disqualified from starting for any race governed by these rules, and the judges shall order the race to be run over again. s\ Si''''-. *ll/ ' \1 XIII. — OF TIME HETWEl-N HEATS. I. In all races in heats, where the distance shall be 200 yards or less, the time allowed between heats shall be not less than two minutes, nor more than five minutes. In all races in heats, where the distance exceeds 200 yards and does not exceed half a nnle, the time allowed between heats shall be not less than four minutes, nor more than ten minutes. w XIV.— OK HOUR OF STARTING. I. The judges shall decide all matters of time connected with starting. i.£\ . -.v^ 'J, -r.vl-.. !-««.■ ■ , . ^ ■.-..t.^..T— — -^.j^^n^^ % V ., i 14 2. No delay after the appointed time for starting shall be permitted for the convenience of any competitor. XV.— OF Or..Ti:CTIONS. 1. Any objection to a competitor for fouling must be made within live minutes after the conclusion of the race. 2. ObJi'LtioNS as to qnalijicatioiis, entries, k^-^c., /j///s/ '\ made before the start, unless the fact on which the ol)jecti()ii is based was not known to the objector at the time. In tliis after case, objections may be made within twenty-four hums after the race. 3. This does not apply to Sec. 4 of Rule I. XVI.— OF POST ENTRIES. I. Post entries, except for club or consolation races, shall not be allowed. XVII.— OF HJDGES BETTING. I. Judges must not bet upon a race over which they preside. XVIII, — OF DECI'^IGNIS AND APPEALS. 1. The decision of the judges on matters of fact is final. 2. A Club shall be considered the best judge of its own by- laws, qualifications of membership, c\:c. 3. From the decision of the judges on any question of in- terpretation of law, an appeal shall lie to three experts, the appellant selecting one, the Judges another, and these t\\ t\ deciding on a third. Such appeal must be declared at once. 15 XIX.— OF DISTANCES. 1. In races in heats there shall be no distance when the course is less than 440 yards. 2. Where the course is of 440 5'ards, the distance post shall be 50 yards from the finish. Where the course is of 880 yards, the distance post shall be 80 yards from the finish. 3. If a competitor shall not have reached the distance post by the time the winner shall have reached die winninj^ post, such competitor shall be distanced and must not start for any succeeding heat of such race. #1 ^H'-l i?*- , ) ^ ftV 1.0 If"- I I.I Ml 2.5 2.2 L8 11.25 ill 1.4 111.6 V] <^ /i /: '.^1 0% > ■^* '/ w Photographic Sciwces Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STRUT WEBSTIR.N.Y. MS80 (716) 872-4t.03 4ff is N> ^ . ^ CONSTITUTION. Name. Club." ARTICLE I. -The Club shall be called the " Montreal Bicycle ARTICLE II. Object.— The object of this Club shall be the encourage- ment of 'Cycling. ARTICLE III. Uniform, Badge and Colors. Sec. I. Uniform.— rt. The Full dress Uniform of the Club shall be dark blue— braided patrol jacket, knee breeches, fore-and-after cap, ribbed stockings and canvas shoes. /^— The uii hess uniform of the Club shall be dark blue— flan nel boating sliirt, lawn tennis or cigarette hat, ribbed stockings and canvas shoes, c. All members shall wear the full dress uniform when riding with the Club, except when it Is specified in notice calling the ride, that it is optional to wear undress. Sec. 2. Badge.— The badge of the Club shall be a silver shield, with a Beaver and Monogram M, B. C. thereon, to be worn on the front of the cap by every member. Sic. 3. Colors.— The colors of the Club shall be dark blue and white. to ARTICLE IV. Memrership.— The membership of this Chib shall be limited to Amateurs. ** An Amateur is any person who has never competed in any open competition, or for a stake, or for public money, or for admission money, or under a false name, or with a professional, for a prize, or where gate-money is charged and who has never at any period of his life taught or assisted in the pursuit of athletic exercises as a means of livelihood." ARTICLE V. Honorary Membership. — At any meeting of the Club, Honorary Members ; (whether 'Cyclists or not) ; may be proposed, seconded and balloted for : (one black ball in lo votes to exclude the candidate) : but it is understood that Honorary Members have no voice in the management of the Club, and are not liable for the usual dues. ARTICLE VI. Subscription.— The Annual subscription shall be Three (3) dollars, payable on the first of May in each year. ARTICLE VII. Officers. Sec. i. — The management of the Club shall be vested in the hands of a Committee of seven, viz. President, Vice-President, Honorary Secretary-Treasurer, and 4 others. Sec. 2. — a. The Road Officers shall be a Captain who shall be ex-officio, a member of the Committee, if not other* wise elected thereon, and first and second Lieutenants. /'. There shall be appointed a Bugler and a Standard bearer. ARTICLE VIII. Amendment or Repeal.— This Constitution may be amended or repealed by a vote of two-thirds of the members present at a special meeting of tfee Club. BY-LAWS. ARTICLE I. Election of officers — The Officers shall l)e elected at the annual meeting of the Club, in each year, to serve until the next annual meeting. ARTICLE II. Duties ok President. Sec. i.— It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings, to see that he rules of the Club are strictly enforced, to order special meetings of the Club, upon the request of the Committee or the written request of any ten (lO) members, as provided for in Art. VI I L Sec. 3, to declare the votes and to have a gene, ral supervision over the affairs of the Club. Sec. 2.— In the absence of the President, the Vice-Presi- dent shall perform his duties, or should neither of these officers be present at a meeting, a Chairman shall be chosen by vote. ARITLE III. Duties of Secretary-Treasurer, Sec. i.— He shall keep an accurate record of the proceedings at all meet- ngs of the Club and Committee, he shall keep a full record t2 of the name and address of each member, notify candi- dates of their election and the members of all meetings keep copies of all letters written and fyles of all received, and shall perform such other duties in connection with the Club as he may be directed by the Committee. Sec. 2. — He shall receive all subscriptions and other sums of money which may be paid on account of the Club. Sec. 3. — He shall pay no bills save those appro\ed and passed by the Committee. Sec. 4. — He shall be entitled to give sufficient discharge for all sums of money which may be received on account of the Club. Sec 5. — He shall keep a regular account of the receipts and disbursements of the Club, and have his books and vouch- ers ready whenever he may be required to produce them by the Committee. He shall render a cash statement at the Annual Meeting. Sec. 6. — He shall post upon the Club's bulletin board the names of all members who are three months in arrears to the Club, with the amounts due placed opposite their names. He shall make out and serve a notice upon every member whose subscription remains unpaid for three months, and if con- tinued unpaid for three months longer, report the same to the Committee. ARTICLE IV. Duties OF Committee. Sec i. — The Committee shall have the full management and control of all the property, effects and assets of the Club, with power to sell and dispose of the same or any part thereof, when authorized by a majority 13 vote of the Club. They shall arrange all fixtures, and enforce the preservation of order and obedience to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Club, shall make or authorize all necessary contracts and purchases, but shall not have power, unless specially authorized to render the Club or ony member thereof, liable for any debt beyond the amount of money which shall at the time of contracting such debt, be in the Treasury and not needed for the discharge of prior debts or liabilities. Sec. 2. — They shall have power to make such regulations for the economy, comfort and success of the Club as they shall think proper. Sec. 3. — They shall at the Annual Meeting of the Club make through the Secretary a full report of their proceedings during the previous yea'; and recommend such measures as they may deem desirable. ARTICLE V. Duties of Cai'TAIN. Sec. i.— It shall be the duty of the Captain to call the rides, take command of the Club when out riding and see that the rules relating to riding are strictly enforced. He shall appoint an experienced membtr to act as whipper-in at each ride. Sec. 2. — In the absence of the Captain, the 1st Lieutenant or in his absence the 2nd Lieutenant shall take command, should none of these officers be present the members shall elect one from among their number to take command. Sec. 3. — The officer in command at each ride shall make a written report of the same to the secretary, to be submitted to the next meeting of the Club. 14 ARTICLE VI. Election ok Members. Sec. i.— Every cnncHJate for election as a member of this Club shall sign an application to be furnished by the Secretary for that purpose, this appli- cation must also be signed by two members. Sec. 2. — This application shall be passed to the Secretary and shall be read at the next ensuing meeting of the Club, The names, occupations and residences of the candidates, as well as the names of the members who have recommended them, shall thereupon be posted up, until the following meeting when ihe election shall take place. Sec. 3. — The President or Chairman of the meeting at which the names have first been proposed, shall appoint one or more members of the Club to form a Committee of enquiry who shall make such enquiries as they deem proper regarding proposed Candidates and report at next meeting when the election shall take place. Sec. 4. — Elections shall be by ballot, one black ball in ten to exclude the applicant. Sec. 5 — No person shall be eligible for membership who is under the age of 18 years. Sec. 6 — Candidates for membership in the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association shall be elected by the board of Directors of said Association, such persons, when members of other ticycle Clubs in the island of Montreal, shall not be eligible for office, allowed to compete in Club couipetitions nor shall they have a vote at the meetings of the Club. who J5 ARTICLE VII. SuBSCRii'TiONs. Sec. I.— The annual subscription shall be three (3) dollars payable in advance. Sec 2.— Every candidate on being elected shall sign the Constitution and By-Laws and pay his dues within fourteen days, the proposer and seconder being held responsible for the same. Sec, 3,— Subscriptions shall be due and payable on the 1st. of May in each year. Sec. 4.— Any member in arrears to the Club for three months shall be excluded from all privileges of membership, and if any arrears remain unpaid for three months longer he shall be liable to expulsion by the Committee, ARTICLE VIII. Meetings OF Cluh. Sec. i.— The Annual Meeting of the Club shall be held on the second Thursday in April for the reception of the Committee's report and statement of the Treasurer which statement shall be previously examined by an Auditor appointed by the committee, and for the transac- tion of such other business as may be brought before it. Sec. 2. Weekly meetings shall be held on Thursdays during the riding season for the election of members and the transaction of general business. Sec. 3. A special meeting of the Club may be called wherever the Committee shall deem it expedient, or when- ever the President or Vice-President shall be desired to call one by the written request of ten members setting forth the purposes thereof. f6 At least three days notice by advertisement in at least two daily papers and on the notice board shall be given to members of any special meeting of the Club. Sec. 4. None but members in good standing shall be present at a meeting, and ten (10) shall be a quorum for the transaction of general business. Sec. 5. The order of business at all regular meetings shall be as follows : Minutes of preceding Meeting, Reports, Communications. Elections, Proposals of membership, Collection of Subscriptions, Unfinished business, New business. Adjournment. Sec. 6. All meetings shall be held at 8,00 P. M. at the Club House. ARTICLE IX. Meetings of Commit'iEE — Sec. i. The Committee of whom four shall form a quorum, shall hold weekly meetings in the Club Rooms every Thursday evening and at such other times as they may be called by the Secretary at the request of the President, Vice-President or any two of the Committee upon notice to be sent or given to each mem- ber. Sec. 2. The order of business shall be the same as at the meetings of the Club. 17 ARTICLE X. Resignations— Sec. i. All resignations of office or membership shall be made in writing addressed to the Secretary, to be submitted to the next regular meeting of the Club for action thereon. Sec. 2. All dues must be paid in full before a resigna- tion is considered. ARTICLE XI. Vacancies— Should a vacancy occur among the Committee or other Officers, the Club shall appoint a successor. ARTICLE XII. Removal OF Officers— Any officer may for repeated negligence or dereliction of his duties, be removed from office by a vote of two-thirds of the members of the Club present at a special meeting. ARTICLE XIII. Opening Meet.— The opening meet shall be held on the Saturday following Annual meeting or on any more con- venient subsequent date that the Committee may fix. ARTICLE XIV. Expulsions— Sec. i. Any member who may have been guilty of ungentlemanly conduct shall be liable to expulsion and may be expelled by a vote of two-thirds of the members present at a meeting of the Club specially called for that pur- i8 pose, as provided in Art. 8. Sec. 3. fourteen days previous notice, by registered letter shall also be given the member concerned. Sec. 2. Any member having disqualified himself by any violation of the amateur clause in Art. 4. of the Constitution, shall forfeit his membership on proof of such violation being furnished to the Committee. ARTICLE XV. Riding Rules — Sec. i. No member while riding with the Club, shall be allowed to pass the officer in command with- out his permission. Sec 2. All officers shall be provided with Whistles and Hadges denoting rank : but only the Leader and Whipper-in shall use Whistles or other signals, when out with the Club, unless in case of emergency. Sec. 3. The signals from the officers in charge shall be as follows : viz. From the Leader, I whistle, mount and ride single file. 7chen mounted I whistle ', Single file. 2 Double file. 3 Dismount. 4 Four abreast. 6 Ride at ease. From Whipper-in I Decrease speed. 2 Increase speed. 3 Dismount. qui his »9 a\KTICLK XVI. Othkr Clubs— No membfi- shall be allowed to join nny other Hicyclc Cluh in the Ishmd of Montreal. ARTICLE XVII, Amkndmknis OR Kki'KAL— These By-Laws may be amended or repealed by a vole of two-thirds of the mend)era present at a Special Meeting of the Cllub. RACING RULES. When ordered into ]iosition for a start the men shall monnt their machines and one assistant for each competitor will hold his machine with its front wheel at the mark, at the starling signal the attendants are allowed to push the machine forward, l)Ut not to follow it. Riders must pass each other on the outside, and b.' n clear length of the bicycle in front before taking the inside, the inside man must allow room on the outside foroi er com- petitors to pass. Any competitor infringing this rule will be disqualified. In race without using the handles, competitors must ride with the arms folded, or the hands and arms otherwise kept quite off the machine. Any competitor touching any part ot his machine with his hands or arms will be disqualified. The Laws of Athletics govern all points not above specified. ao ROAD RULES. 1. In meeting any one, pass to the right. 2. In passing any one, ride to the left 3. Sidewalks should not be used except when roadway is unrideable. 4. Bells or whistles should be sounded, both when meeting or overtaking any one, especially pedestrians, and at not less than forty feet distance from them. Repeat, if they do not notice your signal. 5. The courtesies of the road should be observed at all times, and especial care exercised about surprising foot passengers, or frightening horses, and fast or reckless riding should never be attempted. • ' / 6. It is the duty of the Bicyler to ascertain the laws of the roads on which he rides, and, remembering that he is on a carriage, lo observe them accordingly. It is his duty also, to remember and apply, according to his best and ever- alert judgment, the highest vule of the road, viz., to use it so as to interfere as little as possible with the equal right of every other person to use it at the same time and with reasonable care that no one suffer injury by his act or neglect. V n roadway th when ins, and epeat, if jd at all ing foot ;s riding he laws hat he is his duty ind ever- to use it 1 right of md with s act or