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 The Order of "Sons of Temperance" has been institu- 
 ted for the purpose of uniting more closely the friends of 
 Total Abstinence, and to afford mutual aid in the hour of 
 afflictiun. It is an Institution of such a ch-aracter, that while 
 tionc are so elevated in life, as not to be honored by a 
 <'onnexion with it, so none are so humble, if honest and up- 
 
 ; right, as to be debarred its immunities and blessings: an 
 Institution in which are needed no undue excitement, or 
 extraordinary eflbrts, to keep alive those principles of Total 
 
 ''Abstinence Reform, so essential to the welfare of mankind ; 
 an Institution in which honors and labors are so admirably 
 distributed as to create and maintain an interest which 
 secures the greatest harmon)^, and insures habits of sobriety 
 and industry. **It has brought into the field a great body 
 of men whose influence might otherwise have been lost, and 
 who are now advocating, in pubhc and in private, at their 
 social meetings, and in all places, the great principle of 
 Temperance and love to mankind ; has united in one noble 
 phalanx a host of efficient and enterprising men, who are 
 living witnesses to its benefits, and brought together men 
 of different religious and political opinions, who, by a sys- 
 tematic organization, are unitedly laboring for the public 
 good, as well as for their own mutual benefit." I 
 
 Our beneficence is not that of beneficial societies in gene- 
 ral — ^limited to our ow^n particular members. A brother, 
 
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 thouo-li a st.mnf/er — M'licn in distress, slum's our Tinniifi- " 
 cenco, and receives sucli succor a.s his wants may require, 
 and uur circumstances admit 
 
 The sick among onr own brethren are not left to the (rt)ld 
 hand of public cliarity. They are visited, and iheir wants 
 provided for, out of funds wliich Ihev have ceuitributed to 
 raise, and which, in time of need, they can honorably clairn, 
 %vithout the humiliation of parochial or individual j(dief — 
 from -which the free born mind recoils witli disdain until 
 overwhehned in insufferable want and misery. 
 
 The desolate and friendless claim from us not only pe- 
 cuniary aid, but oiTr personal attention ; nor does our duty 
 terminate with life — our care is extended to the remains of 
 our departed brethren ; we are to attend, if need be, to the 
 last solemn offices of the dead — to see them consio-ned with 
 respectful decency to the bosom of our mother earth, where 
 the last of human attention ceases. 
 
 To the living, our fraternal solicitude is not less exerci- ' 
 Bed ; it is our enjoined duty to watcli over the conduct of 
 our brethren, even in their common intercourse with men, 
 as well as with one another, and remonstrate with those ^Vho 
 wander from the path of Temperance, or trespass on the 
 rules of morality. 
 
 Such we profess to be, and those wdio doubt, we respect- 
 fully invite to come and prove for themselves the excellency 
 of a UNION secured by the ties of Love, Purity and Fi- 
 delity, for the purpose of rescuing our fellow men from 
 tbe degradation and ruin produced by Intempe^rance, and 
 in spreading the principles of Temperance from the "rivers 
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 We, whoso names are annexed, desirous of forming a so- 
 ciety t(» shield us from the evils of Intemperance, afford mu- 
 tual assistance in case of sickness, and elevate our charac- 
 . tjts as men— do pledge ourselves to be governed by the 
 iullowing Constitutiun and 13y-Laws. 
 
 ARTICLE I. NAME. 
 
 This Association shall be known as the Clinton Division 
 •JNo. 88, OF THE Sons of TEMPE.iANCE, of Canada West. 
 
 ARTICLE IL— PLEDGE. 
 
 No brother shall make, buy, sell, or use, as a beverao-e, 
 an^ fepiiituous or Malt Liquors, Wine or Cider * ° 
 
 ARTICLE III. OFFICERS, 
 
 The officers shall consist of a W. P W A R S A 
 
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 whom shall be elected by. ballot, every three- months, viz- 
 last regular meetinos in September, December, March, and 
 June; and installed the first regular meetinos in October 
 January, April, and July. ^ ' 
 
 * The follovvinpr resolution, explanatorv of the Pledjre of the Order 
 was iinanmiously acloi>te(i at the recent session of the National Divi- 
 
 ^ - Hesohed, That the National Division hereby declare that the true 
 intent and nieamn^ of the Pled^re is to prohibit tiie manufacture, pur- 
 chase, sale, and use of nil alcoholic or intoxicating liquors as a beve- 
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 ARTICLE IV. DUTIES OF OFFICERS. 
 
 Sec. 1. Tt shall be the duty of the W P. to preside in 
 the Division, enforce a due observance ot the Constitution 
 and By-Laws, and exact a c<jmpliance to the Rules and 
 Usages of the Order; to see that all officers perform theif 
 respective duties ; appoint all committees and officers not 
 otherwise provided for ; give the casting vote on all matters 
 before the Division when a tie may occur; inspect and an- 
 nounce the result of all balloting or other votes ; direct the 
 R. S. to call special meetings when applict^ion shall be mad«' 
 in writing, by five members of the Division ; draw upon the 
 T. for all sums necessary to pay the benefits provided for 
 by the Constitution and Ry-Laws, and other appropriations 
 made by the Division. He shall, on the night he vacates 
 the chair, see that the Quarterly Returns are prepared for 
 the Grand Division, and the percentage appropriated, and 
 forward the same in time for the Quarterly Session, certifi- 
 ed by him, with the seal of the Division, lie shall perform 
 Buch other duties, as the Division or his charge shall re- 
 quire. . . 
 
 Sec. 2. It shall be the duty of the W. A. to render the 
 W. P. such assistance as he may require of him, and in the 
 absence of the W. P., the W. A. shall perform his duties. 
 
 Sec. 3. The R. S. shall keep a fair and impartial record 
 of the proceedings of the Division ; write communications ; 
 notify all Subordinate Divisions not more than ten miles off 
 its place of meeting, within one week after, of the name, oc- 
 cupation, and residence of every person suspended, rejected, 
 or expelled from this Division. He shall lill up certiticates ; 
 notify meetings when ordered by the W. P. ; attest to all 
 moneys ordered to be paid at a regular meeting, and none 
 other. He shall make out at the 'end of his term, for the 
 Division, a full report of the proceedings during his term ; 
 and also the quarterly returns to the Grand Division, which 
 shall embrace the number of members initiated, admitted 
 by card, initiated by dispensation, suspended, reinstated, 
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 tho names and «)ccupations of those suspondcd, expelled, and 
 rejected, with the dates, and causes of expulsion, the num- 
 ber who violate the. pledge, how many sign over, and how 
 many violate it the second time, the number of deaths, and 
 the whole number of actual contributing members— the 
 amount of receipts for initiation fees and dues, with the 
 percentage due the Grand Division—the amount expended 
 for benehts, with tli<- amount on hand, and, with the W. P., 
 certify to the sumo. He shall perform such other duties 
 as may be required of him by the Division or his charge; 
 and deliver up to his successor, within one week from the 
 expiration of his term, all books, papers, or other property 
 m his possession bclon^^ng to his office. 
 
 ^ Sec. 4. The A. li. 8. shall be an aid to the R. S., under 
 whose direction he shall aci. He shall render such assis- 
 tance to the R. S. in the performance of his duties, as he or 
 the Division may require of him. 
 
 Sec. 5. It shall be the duty of the F. S. to keep just 
 and true accounts between the Division and its members ; 
 credit the amounts paid, and pay the same over to the t! 
 immediately, taking his receipt. ' He shall, just previous to 
 the close of bis term, notify every member who is two 
 months or rn^jn; in arr( ars, of the amount due by him to 
 the Division, adding 7-v^d. u> each notice. At the end of 
 Ins term, he shall. make out for the Division a full report; 
 and furnish the K .S. with the amount of receipts for initia- 
 tion fees and dues during his term, with any other infor- 
 mation connected with his office necessaiy to enable the 
 
 R. S. to prepare correct returns for the Grand Division. 
 
 He shall perform such other duties as the Division or his 
 charge may require of him. He shall deliver up to his 
 successor all matters appertaining to his office in his pos- 
 session. ^ 
 
 Sec. 6. It shall be the duty of the T. to pay all orders 
 drawn on him by the W. P., attested by the R. S., and none 
 others ; he shall receive all moneys of, the Division, and hold 
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 account of all moneys received and expended. He shall 
 give the Division a monthly statement of the funds ; and de- 
 liver up when called upon, all moneys, books, papers, and 
 other property of the Division, to his successor in office, or 
 to whom the Division may especially appoint. He shall 
 perform such other duties as may be required of him by the 
 Division or his charge. 
 
 Sec. 7. It shall be the duty of the C. to introduce for 
 initiation persons who have been previously elected. He 
 shall also introduce visitors, and furnisli them with suitable 
 regalia. He shall, with the aid of the A. C, examine those 
 present at the opening of the Division. He shall see that 
 the officers' regalia are in their proper places at the open- 
 ing of che Division, and take charge of the same at the 
 close. He shall have charge of such property of the Divi- 
 sion as may not be otherwise provided for, and render a full 
 report to the Division at the end of his term. 
 
 Sec. 8. It shall be the duty of the A. C. to render such 
 services as the C. or the Division may require of him. 
 
 Sec. 9. It shall be the duty of the I, S. to attend the 
 door — to admit none but members of the Order, and caudi 
 dates for initiation. 
 
 Sec. 10. The 0. S. shall guard the door outside, and 
 keep off intruders. 
 
 ARTICLE V. ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP. 
 
 Sec. 1. No person shall be initiated into the Division 
 under eighteen years of age, nor for a less sum than ten 
 shillings. 
 
 Sec. 2. Xo person shall be admitted into this Division 
 who does not possess a good moral character, or who is in 
 any way incapacitated from earning a livelihood, or who has 
 no visible means of support. 
 
 Sec. 3, The name of a person offered for membership, 
 must be proposed by a member in wiiung, stating age, resi- 
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 • and the subject referred to tliree Brothei's for investiiva- 
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 * when the candidate shall be balloted for with ball ballots, 
 and if not more than four black balls appear against him, 
 he shall be declared elected: but \i five or more black 
 balls appear, he shall be rejected, and so declared. No 
 person so rejected shall be again proposed in any Division 
 of the Order under six months. 
 
 Sec. 4. A proposition for membership shall not be with- 
 drawn after it has been referred to a committee for investi- 
 gafion, without the consent of a majority of the members 
 present. 
 
 Sec. 5. A vote of rejection may be reconsidered within 
 three meetings, exclusive of the meeting at which the vote 
 w^as taken. But a vote that has resulted in an election, 
 shall not be reconsidered. 
 
 Sec. 6. The name of a candidate or Brother constitution- 
 ally suspended, rejected, or expelled, shall not be published 
 in any other manner than the usual iiotice to the Divisions. 
 
 Sec. 1. x\ny Brother applying for membership by de- 
 posite of card, shall be subject to the same ballot as a new 
 applicant. 
 
 ARTICLE VI. CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS. 
 
 Sec. 1. The regular dues to this Division shall not be 
 less than 3d. per week. 
 
 Sec. 2. Every bona fide m'ember, who shall be qualified 
 as required by the Constitution and By-Laws of this Divi- 
 sion, shall, in case of sickness or disability, be entitled to, and 
 receive weekly, not less than five shillings; except it be 
 shown that such sickness or disability be brought on by 
 his own improper conduct. Nevertheless, this Division 
 may suspend benefits by a two-third vote of the members 
 present at a regular meeting, after two weeks notice of such 
 action. ^ 
 
 Sec. 3. No Brother residing within five miles of the Di- 
 vision of which he is a member, shall be entitled to benefits 
 for more than one week previous to his case being reported 
 
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 to such Division. No benefits shall be granted for a less 
 time than one week. All arrears, either for dues or fines, ^ 
 shall, in every case, be deducted from the first payment. 
 
 Sec 4. In case of the death of a Brother entitled to 
 benefits, the sum of not less than £S 15, shall be appropria- 
 ted as a funeral benefit. The W. P., in the absence of com- 
 petent relations or friends, shall take charge of the funeral, 
 and keep an account of the disbursements. 
 
 Sec. 5. On the death of the wife of a Brother, also bene- 
 ficial, he shall be entitled to the" sum of not less than £2ilO 
 as a funeral benefit. 
 
 ARTICLE VII. OFFENCE. 
 
 Sec. 1. Any member who shall affend against these Ar- 
 ticles or the By-Laws, shall be subject to be fined, repriman- 
 ded, suspended or expelled, as two-thirds of the members 
 present, at any regular meeting, may determine. . 
 
 Sec. 2. Every member shall be entitled to a fair trial 
 for any offence involving reprimand, suspension, or expul- 
 sion ; but no member shall be put on trial unless charges, 
 duly specifying his offence, be submitted in writing by a 
 member of the Division. 
 
 Sec. 3. When charges have been preferred against 'a 
 brother in a proper manner, or any matters of grievance be- 
 tween brothers are brought -before the Division, they shall 
 be referred to a special committee of five members, who 
 shall, with as littie delay as the case will admit, summon the 
 parties, examine and determine the matter in question; and 
 if their decision does not involve the suspension or expulsion 
 of a member, and no appeal be taken from it to the Division, 
 it shall be final, without other action. Should the commit- 
 tee be convinced of the necessity of suspending or expelhng 
 a member, they shall submit a motion for the purpose to 
 the Division, for action. 
 
 Sec. 4. When a motion for the expulsion or suspension 
 of a member shall have been submitted in due form, it shall 
 
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 be announced at one regular meeting previous to action be- 
 ing taken ; and the accused shall be summoned to be in at- 
 tendance at the Division, at the time when it may have 
 been determmed to consider the question— at which time 
 whether the implicated member be present or not, the Divi' 
 sion may proceed to consider and determine it. Two-thirds 
 of the members present voting in favor of the motion, it 
 shall be earned; but the Division shall be fully competent, 
 while such motion is under consideration, to vary the penal- 
 ty from the original motion. 
 
 Sec. 5. When the decision of a committee appointed un- 
 der bee. 3 of this Article, otherwise final, shall not be satis- 
 tactory to all parties, either of those interested shall have 
 the privilege of an appeal to the Division ; and at the time 
 appointed for trying the appeal, the committee shall present 
 to the Division in writing, the grounds on which their deci- 
 sion was founded; and the parties shall have the privilege 
 of beino- heard before the Division ; and the Division shall 
 determine the correctness of the decision of the committee 
 by a majority of the votes present. 
 
 Sec. 6, Any member, having been expelled, shall not 
 be proposed for membership, under six months from the 
 
 date ol expulsion. 
 
 Sec. 7. The provisions of this ArUcle shall not extend 
 
 to violation of Article 2. * 
 
 ARTICLE VIII. TERMS. 
 
 Regular Quarterly Terms shall commence on the first of 
 
 October, January, April, and July. Officers elected previ- 
 ous o the expiration of half the term, shall be entitled to the 
 full honors^of the Term ; those elected after half the term 
 has expired shall not count the honors, except where they 
 be elected to fill vacancies occasioned by resignation, sus- 
 pension expulsion or death, in which case the brother who 
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 ARTICLE IX.-— ELIGIBILITV FOIl CHIEF OFFICERS. 
 
 Sec. 1. After a Division has been instituted tliree terms, 
 no brother shall be eligible to the office of W. P., unless he 
 has served a regular quarterly term as W. A., nor shall any 
 brother be eligible to the office of W. A., unless he has 
 served two terms in a subordinate office or offices. 
 
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 Sec. 2. No brother shall serve two terms in the same 
 office, during the 'term of one year, except in the offices of 
 R. S,~~F. S., and T. 
 
 Sec. 3. No brother shall be eligible to the office of W. 
 P.,-— W. A., or T., who is under twenty -one years of age. 
 
 ARTICLE X. VIOLATING ARTICLE IL 
 
 Sec. 1. Any member who knows a brother to have vio- 
 lated Article 2, and neglects to prefer the charge and spe- 
 cify the offence to the Division within three weeks after the 
 violation shall have come to his knowledge, shall be fined 
 five shillings. 
 
 Sec. 2. The charge for violation of Article 2, shall be 
 presented in writing, duly signed, when it shall be referred 
 to a committee of five members, who shall, as soon as prac- 
 ticable, summon the parties and investigate the matter. 
 
 Sec. 3. The committee shall. organize by appointing a 
 chairman and secretary. The secretary shall make a cor- 
 rect record of the proceedings, with such testimony as may 
 be presented, which record shall be produced to the Divi- 
 sion on the call of any member, after the committee have 
 reported. 
 
 Sec. 4. If the committee agree that the charge is sus- 
 tained, they shall report the fact to the Division by resolu- 
 tion, with a second resolution to the effect that the brother 
 be reinstated or expelled, as the case may be — which report 
 and resolutions shall lie upon the table at least one week, 
 and the offending brother shall be notified of the character 
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 Sec. 5. If the committee agree that the charge is not 
 sustained, they shall report a resolution to that eltect, and 
 if the resolution be adopted, the charge shall be dismissed. 
 
 Sec, 6. When the committee report the charge sustain- 
 ed, and a majority' of the members picsent at a regular 
 meeting ballot in favor thereof, the oifending person shall 
 forfeit his membership, and the W. P. shall direct his name 
 to be erased from the Constitution. If a majority of the 
 Division vote in opposition to the resolution, all further 
 proceedings shall be stayed, subject to appeal. 
 
 Sec. 7. If two-thirds of those voting are in favor of rein- 
 stating a member who has been found guilty of violating Ar- 
 ticle 2, he shall be restored to membership by re-signing the 
 Constitution, and paying, for the first offence, live shiUings, 
 and for the second offence, ten shillings, which shall be paid 
 to the F. S. at the meeting succeeding the vote, or the mem- 
 ber to stand suspended until the fine is paid. The power to 
 reinstate, however, shall not extend over the term of one 
 month from the time the offence was proven. 
 
 Sec. 8. When the Division vote in favor of reinstate- 
 ment, and the member neglects to come forward to sign the 
 Constitution for one month thereafter, he may be declared 
 expelled by a two-third vote. 
 
 Sec. 9. If a Division refuse to reinstate « member, he 
 shall be declared expe'k i by the W. P., and the 11 S. shall 
 give the usual notice. 
 
 Sec. 10. A member convicted for the third time of hav- 
 ing violated Article 2, shall lose the privilege of rein- 
 statement, and shall be declared expelled, and the R. S. 
 shall give the usual notice. 
 
 Sec, 11. . If a brother come forward and acknowledge 
 that he has violated Article 2, (except it be the third of- 
 fence,) the Divisioifi, after erasure of name, &c., may at 
 
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 their option reinstate him on the same evening, if two-thirds 
 SX Sembers voting are in favor thereof. _ 
 
 Skc. 1'2: An officer ^'r^JZ^'Z^.Tl'^^ty^'om. 
 SptatSe^tis-e the^ime he is reinsta- 
 
 ^^t , , A member expelled under this Article, shall 
 
 ARTICLE XI. 
 
 
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 ARTICLE I. MEETINGS. 
 
 Sec, 1. The Division shall assemble on Thursday even- * 
 ing of each week, for the transaction of general business. 
 No sectarian or political matters shall be introduced at the 
 meetings of the Division. 
 
 Sec. 2. The Division shall be opened within ten minutes 
 of the appointed time. In case of the absence of the W. 
 P., the W, A. or a P. W. P. shall preside in his place, pro 
 tern* No Brother shall be permitted to remain in the Divi- 
 sion, or take part in the proceedings, unless in regalia. 
 
 ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP. 
 
 Sec. 1. Every Brother at the time of proposing a candi- 
 date for membership, shall be responsible to the F. S. for 
 2s. 6d., and shall give two respectable references. If the 
 candidate be rejected, the amount shall be returned — if 
 elected and he neglect to appear for initiation for one month 
 after notice of his election, the amount shall be forfeited. — 
 All monej^s received on propositions shall pass into the trea- 
 sury as other moneys. 
 
 Sec. 2. The initiation fee — including use of 'regalia- 
 shall be as follows : 
 
 From the age of 18 to 25 years, - - - £0 10 
 
 " " 25 to 50 " ... 12 6 
 
 Over 50, for each additional year, - - 2 6 
 
 AH above the age of 50 years admitted as members of this 
 Division, shall, upon paying £0 15 0, part of the initiation 
 fee, have the privilege of giving their bond, with interest, 
 for the balance due by them after such payments. Th€ 
 •moimt of said bonds to be deducted from the first beiie^- . 
 
10 I 
 
 fits to which they may be entitled. Every person admit- 
 ted a member of this Division, either by initiation or card, 
 shall, previous to his admission, pay the full amount of his 
 initiation or admission fee, as provided by these By-Laws, 
 except as excepted in this section. * 4 
 
 Sec. 3. When a proposition for membership is made to 
 the Division, the same shall be referred to a committee of in- 
 vestigation, who shall, if possible, see the candidate in per- 
 . son, and strictly inquire into his health and character — 
 said committee or a majority thereof, shall report in writing 
 on the next night of meeting, when — unless the Division 
 should deem it advisable to allow further inquiries— the 
 candidate shall be ballotted for. 
 
 Sec. 4. IShould a candidate be rejected, no reconsidera- 
 tion of such rejection can be had on the same evening, nor 
 shall a vote of rejection be reconsidered more than once 
 within six months. -, 
 
 Sec. 5. Propositions for membership by deposite of , 
 card, shall be referred to a committee for investigation, who 
 shall report, and the matter be disposed of as provided 
 in Section 3rd of this Article. Members of the Order 
 may be received by card into this Division, on paying half . 
 the initiation fee of the Brothers, according to age, | 
 
 Sec. 6. Every member on being admitted, shall sign the 
 Constitution and By-Laws of this ]3i vision. 
 
 Sec. 1. No Brother shall take part in the proceedings, 
 on the night of his admission to membership. 
 
 Sec. 8. When a Brother desires to withdraw froni fcl- ; 
 lowship with this Division, he shall signify the same in open "^ 
 Division, or if impracticable to do so in person, he shall ap- 
 ply in writing; and if he be clear of the books he shall be 
 entitled to a card of withdrawal, on his paying for the same i 
 to the F. S. the sura of one shilling and three pence, unless *^ 
 there be a charge pending against him, or in the opinion of 4 
 two-thirds of the members present, he has been guilty of 1 
 conduct which renders him liable to a charge. Should A 
 member wish to dissolve his connexion with the Order, he 
 
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rson admit- 
 on or card, 
 lount of his 
 i By-Laws, 
 
 • 
 
 is made to 
 mittee of in- 
 late in per- 
 character — 
 rt in writing 
 he Division 
 ^uiries— -the 
 
 reconsidera- 
 ivening, nor 
 i than once 
 
 deposite of 
 igation, who 
 as provided 
 f the Order 
 
 paying half 
 
 age. 
 
 ihal] sign the 
 
 proceedings, 
 
 iw from fcl- 
 same in open 
 lie shall ap- 
 5 he shall be 
 for the same 
 Dence, unless 
 he opinion of 
 sen guilty of 
 Should « 
 be Order, he 
 
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 shall pay all demands against him on the books of the Divi- 
 : ion a, a then tender a°vritten resignat.on, V nch res |,na- 
 tion shall lay upon the table one week, when if st 11 desired, 
 sha be rLted, unless there be a charge pemhng agamst 
 him or inlhe opinion of two-thirds of the members present 
 ho h^ been gu Ity of conduct which renders h.m liable to 
 llTJ^'provldcd, however, that such resignation shall 
 Lt take keet until the expiration of the quarter m which 
 
 such resio-nation is tendered. • . . . j 
 
 Seco" Every suspended member, on being reinstated 
 shal pa; the amount standing against him at the t.me of 
 WssuCension, together with the whole sum to winch he 
 would have been subject had he not been suspended.- 
 Eve y Brother, during the time of his suspension from 
 Slmbership. shall not be permitted to enter into the 
 
 ^'&riO. Beneficial card members may receive tlie usual 
 benefits allowed in these laws, in three months after they 
 have been admitted members of this Division: FrovM, 
 nevertheless, that they have been a member in good stand- 
 ing in some other Division for three months previous. 
 
 Sec 11. Whcn-the A. C. retires to ascertain who are 
 in waiting to be initiated, it shall be the duty of the F. S. to 
 retire with him, and obtain the initiation fees of all candi- 
 dates previous to their being introduced. 
 
 ARTICLE III. COMMITTEES. 
 
 • Sec 1. The W. P. on the. night of his installation, shall 
 appoint the following Standing Committees: 
 
 Ist A Committee of Finance, to consist of 3 members. 
 2nd A Property Committee, to. consist of three mem- 
 bers, including the C., ^' -^ shall be the Chairman thereof, 
 
 ** £^2. It shall be the duty of the Committee of Finance 
 to audit the accounts of the F. S. and Treasurer of the quar- 
 ter last past ; and also all claims against the Division for the 
 current quarter, and report the same in writing at the next 
 regular meeting* of the Division. 
 
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 sr t^rsio? Kr'"^ °«-r "^^^^^^^^^^^ 
 
 Tade^^Kh^^p^f^t:'- r^ ^'^'^' '^^^'^^'^^^'^^ 
 Division as to hfrm^.t/X'" V'^'' ^'"^'^'y "^ «'« 
 may direct, and to mTkL?,Trn^"l"'<fV*""-''' ^^^ ^'^'^^^^ 
 
 the last .eetinJa'^^eVqii^Xte™"''""^^ 
 tion to to list 'pVrt's tro°n: ^H^'™'*^^ t^ ^--%- 
 
 'S'^^^. 5. The W. P.~W A — T — .r An* 
 
 ding within thebSso'the towthin^Trrt'^^^^^^^^ ' 
 more than one mile beyond wkllt^ of Clinton, and not 
 
 receiving information Tf the ^me Tt""''* k""" Z'^' 
 Committee shall 'continue to WsTt sul • T^^T °^'«''* 
 render them such assistance JSse laws Iv^d^*''''^^ ""^ 
 member shall make a verbal or Tri^nrl^TJ'^Z^ '"^^ 
 krmeetmg. Should watchers beTquiredTleWp S ' 
 
 Snd on the ol to attelf "'^^ "^ •''.'P^'^') ^ '^'^' »«"««■ 
 night, to admin7st1uTirnlTs'mTbeTnS'"^ ^''^ 
 
 ^^-rnforsrovdrT^^^^^^ 
 
 visit thp ^\o\r Rrr.A J ! *^^ CJommittee personally to 
 
 Committee shall fmpby fZsc to H. l-^P'^'i^'^l' *^" 
 of the Division. ^ ' paid.from the funds 
 
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 Committee 
 e Division^ 
 ther Corn- 
 's as may 
 ds in any 
 use to be 
 rty of the 
 division 
 edings at 
 
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 nvcstiga- 
 ship, are 
 istitution 
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 f Visita- 
 
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 S8, resi- 
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 « after 
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 ^shaU 
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 all not 
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 uired, 
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 funds 
 
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 Sec, 7, All Committees of three shall be appointed by 
 the W. P., unless otherwise' directed by the Division. 
 
 Sec. 8. All reports of special Committees shall be made 
 in writing, and signed by a majority of the Committee. 
 
 ARTICLE IV. DUES AND TAXES. 
 
 • 
 
 Sec, 1. Every Brother shall pay into the funds of this 
 
 Division, 5d. per week, which payment, together with all 
 
 I other indebtedness to the Division, shall, in all cases, be 
 
 J made to the F. S. at or before tlie last regular meeting in 
 
 each and every q\iarterly term. 
 
 Sec. 2. The Widow and Orphan Fund shall be formed 
 
 by setting apart twenty-five per cent, of the amount recei- 
 
 J ved for dues, and by all fines, and by such donations as are 
 
 made for that purpose. It shall not be used for the contin- 
 
 ' gent expenses of the Division, but shall be held separate 
 
 from the general fund, pledged only for the relief of the 
 
 • Widows and Orphans of deceased Brothers, who, at the time 
 
 of their decease, were entitled to Benefits from the Di- 
 
 I vision. 
 
 Sec. 3. When a Funeral Benefit has been paid, or the 
 Division made liable therefor, each Brother shall be equally 
 assessed by the Financial Scribe, to refund the amount, 
 provided there should be less than jC12 10s. in money in the 
 contingent fund. 
 
 Sec. 4, The Revenue of this Division shall be derived 
 from the moneys received for initiation fees, for quarterly 
 dues, for fines and amounts received from members reinsta- 
 ted, and such contributions (if any) as it may from time to 
 time receive from members or otherwise, — which said reve- 
 nue and the fund thereby created, shall be held for the pay- 
 ment of Benefits, the Widow and Orphan fund, and the le- 
 gitimate expenses of the Division, and shall not be used for 
 any other purpose whatever, except so ordered by a two- 
 thirds vote of the members present at a regular meeting. 
 
 Sec. 5. At the last regular meeting in each and every 
 quarter, the F. S. shall balance his books and have each 
 
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 tiin a true statement of the indebtedness of each member 
 ^hetluT for dues, fines, or otherwise, up to tl>e cbsT?thc 
 then present ,,uarter, and in open Division eal over c 
 names (om.ttmg such as have previously paid.) of the num 
 bers as they are entered in hi!! Ui.JXnA^poH ZZ 
 W. . m wr t.nff, the names of all such as are in arrears 
 togetb.er with the amount of their indebtedness 
 
 be allowed to speak or vote on any question before the Di 
 v.s.on nor shall the Q. P. W. be giv.en to him durin,? the 
 time he remams so disqualified. '^ 
 
 ARTICLE V. DENEFITS. 
 
 ca.f'^hlll ,^';"*=fi^''"l '"'■'"bers, except those admitted by 
 caid, .shal be those who have been six months members of 
 tins Div,s,on, and who are not disqualified by A r Me 6th 
 of the Constuution, who shall through sicknes^s or acliden 
 be rendered meapablo of following, "superinUmdin/or Pc" 
 
 S-om"! ;""■ ^'''^''""1''^ i'^''"'-. "^ doli,g any business of 
 proht, shal receive weekly the sum of 15s during such inca 
 pacity, dating not more than one week prior to^thei i a.^ 
 reported to the Division sick, excepfing^Brotlers w'; f 
 be at a distance of ten miles or more from Beamsville, provt 
 
 1 th"r ptT '^ ''"-" '"' P'-^'^'^^'i f-- ""I-P- conduct 
 _ Sec. 2. No Benef-t sl^all be paid by the T. unless a ma 
 jonty of the Commiiuo ofT.sitition aLent thereto 'wri- 
 ting and should a nv.jority of said Committee decline allow- 
 ing the payment of Benefits to any Brother, they shall re- 
 port the same to the Division, with their re;son therefor 
 
 Sec. 3 A Brother residing- more than ten miles from 
 Beamsville, shall, in case of sickness, send to the W P ^ 
 true statement of his case, signed by him and certified 'to 
 be correct by his attending Physician or the W. P. of the 
 nearest Division, or by a Justice of the Peace. Should such 
 a statement be satisfactory, the Brother will be allowed Be- 
 nefits during his sickness. 
 
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 member, 
 se of tho 
 over tho 
 lie mem- 
 rt to the 
 arrears, 
 
 not com-' 
 le, shall 
 the Di- 
 ring the 
 
 ittcd by 
 nbers of 
 icle (3th 
 iccident 
 or per- 
 incss of 
 ch in ca- 
 ll" ijvij]^ 
 ho niav 
 ', provi- 
 jonduct 
 
 s a ma- 
 in wri- 
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 ball re- 
 refor. 
 
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 fied to 
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 Sec. 4. The Widow of a Brother wlm, at the time of 
 bis decease, was entitled to Henelits, shall, upon recommen- 
 d}iii(»n of a Committee, after a ])r(»p(T investigation of her 
 circumstances, receive from the Widow arid Orphan fund, 
 such sum or sums as the Division may direct, while slu; re- 
 mains his Widow, conducts herself properly, and strictly ad- 
 heres to the Total Abstinence Pledoe. 
 
 Sec. 5. Orphans of a deceased l^rother who, at the lime 
 of his death, was entitled to Benefits, upon the recommenda- 
 tion of a Committee, shall be entitled to receive, until four- 
 teen years of age, such sum or sums as the Division may 
 determine; and when such Orphan? have no Guardian, 
 they shall be und(;r the charge of the Visiting Committee, 
 %vho shall watch over them with parental care, and from 
 time to time report their circumstances to the Division. 
 
 Sec. 6. No Brother shall be entitled to receive Benefits 
 for a shorter period than one week. 
 
 Sec. 1. In case of the death of a Brother entitled to Be- 
 nefits, the sum of £5, and on the death of the wife of a Bro- 
 ther, also Beneficial, £3, shall be .apphed as a Funeral 
 Benefit 
 
 RELIEF IN SPECIAL CASES. 
 
 Sec. 8. Whenever it m.ay become known to the Division, 
 that any Brother of this Division has been reduced to a 
 state of pecuniary distress, by any sudden and unlooked 
 for dispensation, his case shall be referred to a Special 
 Committee of three Brothers, whose duty it shall be to 
 examine into the same, and report to the Division whether 
 any, and what sum, in their opinion, should be granted for 
 his relief, from the Division; and it shall be competent for 
 the Division, at a regular meeting, by a vote of not less 
 than two-thirds of the Brothers present, to grant him any 
 sum not exceeding such amount as may be recommended 
 by said Committee. 
 
 Sec. 9. Should a Brother of another or distant Division 
 apply to this Division for relief, on presentation of his Card, 
 his case shall be referred to a Committee of three or more 
 
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 p' w^'r"']''*'^ Comraittee shall consist of the W. P. and 
 i . W. 1 . s, If a sufficient number bo present in the Division 
 jvhose duty .t shall be to examine in^o the same, Jdlepln 
 to the Division m writing, whether any, and what sum. in 
 their opinion, should be granted for his relief, from the funds 
 of the Division; and it shall be competent for the Division, 
 by a vote of not less than two-thirds of the Brothers present 
 
 su..h'!£!^ 7"''*'"^'.'^ ^''"'^ '^'■^ ^"y ^^-^ n^' exceeding 
 such amount as may be thus recommended. 
 
 .Vc. 10. Should the case of any such Brother of this 
 division, or from a distant Division, appear to the W. P to 
 be too urgent to admit of the delay which a formal applica- 
 tion to the Division- would require, the W. P. shall have 
 power to grant either of them any sum not exceeding one 
 pound, from the funds of the Division— reporting, always 
 such grant to the Divi.sion, in writing, at its neft reouW 
 meeting. '^ 
 
 ^ ARTICLE VI. FUNERALS. 
 
 « ^'^Irl' iJ" ^^]^ ''^^^ ""^ ^^^ ^^^^^^ ^f a Brother, a Broth- 
 ers Wife, Daughter, or Cadet of Temperance, the W P 
 shall direct the K S. to call a special meeting of this Divi- 
 sion to attend the Funeral, if in the township of Chnton, or 
 within one mjle thereof. 
 
 Sec, 2. The members shall assemble one hour previous 
 to the time appointed for the Funeral, and proceed to the 
 nouse ot the deceased, wearing the mourning badge of the 
 Order, which shall be worn at Funeral processions, by the 
 members of the same. > J *^ 
 
 ARTICLE VII. PAYMENT OF MONEY. 
 
 Sec 1. No money shall be paid out of the Treasury ex- 
 by a vote of the Division, or for Sick or Funeral Bene- 
 
 JXCent as hofnro r^roxrirl/i^ . All 1 r 
 
 cept 
 
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 tits, except as before provided. All orders for money vo- 
 ted by the Division, shall be signed .by the W. P. and at- 
 tested by the R. S. All orders for Benefits shall be signed 
 by the W. P. and one other member of the Visitino^ Com- 
 mittee, and attested by the Ft. S. The Treasurer shall 
 take receipts in all cases of money paid out by him, as his 
 vouchers tor such payments. • 
 
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^. p. and 
 Division, 
 id report 
 . sum, in 
 ihe funds 
 Division, 
 5 present 
 cceedino' 
 
 ' of this 
 W, P. to 
 applica- 
 all have 
 ling one 
 always, 
 regular 
 
 I Broth- 
 
 W. P. 
 
 is Divi- 
 
 riton, or 
 
 revious 
 
 to the 
 
 i of the 
 
 by the 
 
 luj ex- 
 i Bene- 
 ley ve- 
 nd at- 
 signed 
 
 Com- 
 ' shall 
 
 as his 
 
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 Sec 2 The Treasurer shall, prior to his Installation, 
 o-ive to the Worthy Patriarch and W. A. a joint and seve- 
 ral Bond ^vith two Sureties, in the sum of £400, to be ap- 
 proved by the Division, conditioned for the true and laith- 
 ful discharoe of the duties of his office. He shall retam ni 
 his hands a sum not exceeding £12 10, at all times to meet 
 drafts made on him. All sums over £12 10, shall be m- 
 vested in such Stock as the Division shall dnect; and such 
 funds shall not be drawn from deposite, only upon a two- 
 thirds vote of the members of the Division present. ihe 
 T. shall submit the Bank-book of the Division to the W. 1 . 
 on demand, who shall report the same to the Division. 
 
 ARTICLE VIII.— NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS. 
 
 Sec 1. Nomination for officers of this Division, except 
 in cases of vacancies, shall be made at a regular meeting 
 one week previous to the Election.. All Elections for offi- 
 cers of this Division, shall be by ballot. • 
 
 Sec 2 At the time of holding any Election for officers 
 required by these laws, the W. P. shall appoint three In- 
 spectors, who shall be denominated Inspectors of Elec- 
 
 Sec 3 The ballot shall be a paper ticket, which shall 
 contain written or printed, or partly written and partly 
 printed, the names of the persons for whom the Elector m- 
 tends to vote, and shall designate the office to .which each 
 person so named is intended by him to be chosen ; but no 
 ballot shall contain a greater number of names of persons 
 as designated to any office than there are persons to be 
 chosen at the Election to fill such office. 
 
 Sec, 4. No nomination for officers shall be received, un- 
 less the Brother nominated signify his consent thereto; nor 
 shall any nomination be held to be of force at the time of 
 proceeding to Election, unless such Brother be then present, 
 or have sent to the Division a sufficient excuse in writing. 
 
 Sec. 5. Every officer must be clear of the boc^'s of the 
 Division; and otherwise in good standing, at the t .le of his 
 Installati^^n. 
 
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 See. 6. It shall be the duty of the Inspectors to see 
 that the Election is fairly conducted: they shall settle all 
 disagTeements that may arise during the Election: the de- 
 cision of a majority being final ; and canvass the votes, an- 
 nouncmg the result to the W. P.--a majority of votes in all 
 cases being decisive of an Election: Provided always, that 
 where only one Brother shall be nominated for an office, it 
 shall be the d';ty of the W. P. to declare him duly elected, 
 without the formality of a ballot. 
 
 ■ Sec. 7. It shall be the duty of the R. S. and A. R. S,, to 
 keep a regular Poll List,-on which they shall enter the name 
 of each Elector : and should there appear on canvassing, 
 more ballots than Electors, the excess, not exceeding three 
 ballots, one of the Inspectors shall draw indifferently from 
 the box, and the election shall be declared regular: but 
 should the excess of ballots over the poll Hst exceed three, 
 the W. P. shall order a new election immediately. 
 
 Sec. 8. No officer shall receive any fee or salary for 
 services rendered to this Division. 
 
 Sec. 9. Every officer who may be required to state his 
 duties, or to deliver any charge, except the W. -P., shall 
 commit his part to memory within two weeks from the time 
 of his installation, and in default thereof, shall be fined 1\± 
 for each and every week so remaining unqualified. 
 
 ARTICI.E IX. FINES, PENALTIES, AND DISABILITIES. 
 
 Sec. 1. The seat of any officer of this Division may be 
 declared vacant for neglect of duty for three successive 
 meetings, by a vote of two-thirds of the members .present 
 at a regular meeting, after one week's previous notice has 
 been given, and the W. P., after such notice, shall order a 
 new election to fill such vacancy, to be held immediately. 
 
 Sec. 2. Every Brother who shall accept an appointment 
 on a Co-nmittee, and neglect his duties,' shall be fined 1^&, 
 
 Sec. 3. Every Brother who has been notified of the 
 death of a Brother of this Division, and fails to attend the 
 funeral, shall be fined Is. 3d., unless a satisfactory excuse 
 be given to the Division. 
 
rs to see 
 settle all 
 : the de- 
 motes, an- 
 )tes in all 
 ays, that 
 I office, it 
 f elected, 
 
 R. S., to 
 
 the name 
 nvassing, 
 ng three 
 itly from 
 liar: but 
 ed three, 
 
 alary for 
 
 state his 
 P., shall 
 the time 
 ned 7|d. 
 
 lES. 
 
 may be 
 
 iccessive 
 present 
 
 jtice has 
 order a 
 
 iiately. 
 
 )intment 
 3d 7id. 
 
 I of the 
 tend the 
 J excuse 
 
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 See 4 Should a Brother ascertain that another Brother 
 is .ick and not report him to the Division, or a member of 
 ho Committee of ^Visitation within forty-eight hours for 
 he shall be fined Is. 3d., unless a satisfactory excuse be 
 
 ^X 5 Any Brother making use of any profane or in- 
 aec^ni LffuaJe in the Division? or who shall refuse to obey 
 the coimnLds of the W. P. when called to order or use 
 disrespl^ful expressions towards the Officers or Brothers. 
 
 '''I 'f"ly Brother who shall he notified by the A. B. 
 S to attend a sick Brother during the night, and neglects to 
 n;rform such duty, shall be fined 2s. 6d. Sickness or ah- 
 ETrom Clinton shall be deemed a sufficient excuse for 
 Ton-attendance, but other unavoidable c'^c-™^^"^^; ?' 
 r^Lnable cause mav be received as an excuse in all ca^es 
 when submiUed to the Division at a regular meeting, which 
 
 ^^iV^ti'oK'^ifeL^^^^^ 
 a.-^nst him, shall be permitted to speak in the Division on 
 any sub] ct other than such charges, nor t« vote on any 
 ■q/esion whatever. No Brother, who -ay be more than 
 Lrteen weeks in arrears for any Division due ,shaU be 
 permitted to speak or vote in the Division untd such arrears 
 are m d in full. No Brother while under charges du y 
 preflrred against him, shall be held entitled to any benefit 
 unless under a special two-thirds vote of the members 
 Then present in-the'Division (entitled Xo vote) to that effect; 
 but if afterwards acquitted'in due course, such Brother 
 shall be then forthwith entitled to any benefat or benefits 
 Ihth for such charges might of r^^^t become paj^Me to 
 him while the same were pending. Should any Brother 
 Kre than thirteen weeks in arrears for dues at anj time 
 he shall not be entitled to receive, any benefits for one 
 month after he has paid all arrears m iuU. Any Brother 
 rn,4cted of violating Article 2. of the Constitution shall 
 Tot be entitled to releive any benefits for three months af- 
 ter being reinstated. 
 
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 Sec. 8. Every member who is six months in arrears 
 for dues, taxes or fines, shall be notified thereof, by the F. 
 8., if practicable ; and if at the end of seven months his ac- 
 counts remain unsettled, he shall be suspended during the 
 pleasure of the Division, or expelled. 
 
 Sec. 9. Any Brother feigning sickness or disability, for 
 ■ the purpose of receiving benefits ; or being convicted of felo- 
 ny, fi-aud, or other crimes ; or following any notoriously 
 wicked practices* or gambling ; or using any unlawful means 
 to obtain a livelihood ; or guilty of any conduct, either in or 
 out of the Division, that is calculated to mar the proceed- 
 ings, by which the most prominent objects of our institu- 
 tion — Temperance, Benevolence, Harmony, and Brotherly 
 Love — may be diminished ; or who shall knowingly mis- 
 represent the qualifications of any candidate for admission ; 
 or who shall abuse a Brother, or attempt to abuse in any 
 way, the benevolent intentions of the Order, shall be fined, 
 suspended, or expelled, as the Division may determine. 
 
 Sec. 10. Any member who shall divulge the name of 
 a Brother who has voted against any candidate for member- 
 ship, or misrepresent the discussions of the Division, or re-' 
 veal the business done in the Division, shall be fined not 
 less than 5s., suspended, or expelled, as a majority may de- 
 termine. 
 
 Sec. 11. Any member who shall maliciously bring 
 charges against a Brother, which he is unable to prove, or. 
 shall knowingly propose unworthy characters, shall be sub- 
 ject to fine, suspension, or expulsion, according to the na- 
 ture of the offence. 
 
 Sec. 12. Any Brother knowing of an Officer or Brother 
 having violated Article 2 of the Constitution, and who shall 
 neglect to inform the W. P. for two weeks after, shall be 
 fined 5s. 
 
 Sec. 13. No fines shall be remitted, excepi by a two- 
 thirds vote of the members present at a regular meeting. 
 
 Sec. 14. Any Officer of this Division, while under char- 
 ges, duly preferred against him, shall be immediately sus- 
 
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 U ^^^'^'^lfl^^^;lVio:^^r:or under Wb 
 ::St;ion jf/X'Slon. s Ju fortlnvith be deliver- 
 ed by Wm to the W. P., or officer presiding. 
 
 ABTICUE X. ^TBIAU. ,,,./*».» 
 
 «».<. 1 When there are strong grounds of behcf that 
 
 Sec. 1. "','?^" .,." , V„ Rrnthpr is feioned, or has arisen 
 the illness or disabihty of a Brother IS tu„ne, 
 
 fhl tetSeSSr yUSu^a Ihe result of such 
 '*T;t1t1h1utTh:d:;'of the Ch^n of every 
 
 Kpt for the use of the Division, and shall be falcd v^ith 
 the B. S. 
 
 ARTICLn XI. FUNDS. 
 
 fkhcMU the funds of this Division at any time be exhaus- 
 entitled to benefits. 
 
 ARTICLE Xn. TAX. 
 
 This Division shall have the power to tax it^ me™ber^ » 
 o«,r, rot exceedinff 2s. 6d., for any object, by a vote ot two 
 Soi th: Diviion present at any -gular meeUng^^^^^^ 
 one week's notice shall have been given to the Division. 
 
 ARTICLE XIII. NOTICES. 
 
 AH notices required to be served by this Division, shall 
 be served by the A. R. S. 
 
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 ARTICLE XIV.— HARMONY. 
 
 f^ee, 1. It is particularly enjoined, that all members of 
 this Division shall treat each other during its sittings, with 
 all true delicacy and respect ; and that ungenerous remarks, 
 personal allusions, or sarcastic language, be carefully avoid- 
 ed, by which the feelings of any Brother may be wounded, 
 and the most.prominent objects of our Institution — ^Tempe- 
 rance; Benevolence, and Harmony — be diminished or inter- 
 rupted; and that all our discussions be conducted in that 
 spirit of candor, moderation, and open generosity, which 
 leads men to the altar of concord and good fellowship; and 
 it shall be the duty of the W. P. to repress every thing to 
 the contrary. ^rticlk xv.—accounts. 
 
 Sec. 1. All accounts or bills, ordered to be paid by this 
 Division, shall be handed by the R. S. to the W. A., whose 
 duty it shall be to deUver the said bills or accounts to the 
 parties entitled to receive the amount thereof, immediately 
 after entering the names of the parties, the amounts of the 
 bills or accounts, and the date when ordered paid, into a 
 book, by him kept for that purpose ; he shall, also, enter in 
 said book, the amount of Division receipts at each meeting, 
 and all moneys ordered paid by the Division, and to whom 
 paid ; which book he shall regularly balance, at the end of 
 each quarter-— and shall be the property of the Division, and 
 open at every regular meeting to the inspection of every 
 member thereof; and the W. A. failing or neglecting to at- 
 tend to said duties, shall be fined* Is. 3d. for each offence. 
 
 article XVI. AMENDMENTS. 
 
 No additions, alterations or amendments shall be made to 
 these By-Laws, nor shall any part of them be repealed or 
 suspended, unless a proposition for that purpose be present- 
 ed, in writing, to the Division, at least two regular meetings 
 previous to the discussion — when, if two-thirds of the mem- 
 bers present, voting, agree thereto, it shall be adopted. 
 
 The above is a correct copy of the By-Laws of this Di- 
 vision, adopted April 23, 1850. 
 
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 if this Di' 
 
 RUI-BS or ORDER. 
 
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 nidP 1 The Order of Bushiess as here arranged, may at a«y time 
 
 rum far the transaction of business. 
 
 Knh 9 The Division shall be opened by singing, and by reading 
 
 no^ne leaving the room Avithout the rel.rn.gpa»s-word 
 
 Bute 4. Every elected Officer and Brother shall be designated, .n 
 
 debate or uthetW.so. by his proper office or title., 
 
 K,y/» 5 It shall be the dutv of the W. P. to preserve order, and to 
 
 endeavor to coilduct ail business before the Uiv.Bioa to a speedy uuU 
 
 ^'ZITh. .ball state every question properly pr^semed to the 
 Division; and. ^etore pu.|ng .t to vo^e. haU^ '^peak. he shaU 
 
 relo^-p'uUt;'*"^ "alter be ts'L'ruotlber shalfbe perniitted 
 
 to speak upon it. . , . 
 
 Lu 7 The W. P. shall have a casting vote m case of a t e, but 
 
 inSnloJatsheshallnotvot.^^^ 
 
 6^ch 'an appeal, no Brother shall speak more than once 
 
 R„ln q When an appeal is made from the decision of the W. r^ 
 he shall pnt^e question thus:-" Shall the decision of the Cha.r be 
 
 *" p^J/^lVlt shall be the dntv of the presiding officer, and the pn- 
 vilfge of any memierVf the Division, t^ call a member to order who 
 violates an established Rule of Older. 
 
 rI 1 1 A motion must be seconded, and afterwards repeated 
 fromthe Chat, or read aloud before it is debated. A motion shall 
 1» reduced to writing, if any Brother require it 
 
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 Tiuh ip. All resolutions shall be submittod in writing. 
 
 livle 13. Any Brother havings inado a motion, may withdraw iL 
 with leave of his second, before it is debated, but not afterward*. 
 Without leave of the Division. 
 
 Rule 14. A motion to amend an amendment, shall bo in order; but 
 to amend an amendmonl to an amendment, shall not be entertained. 
 
 RniG 15. An amendment destrovin^r or altering the intention of a 
 motion, shall be in order; but an amendment relating to a different 
 BUbject, shall not be in order. 
 
 Rule 16. On an amendment to "strike out and insert," the para- 
 8:raph to be amended shall first be read as it stands ; then the words 
 proposed to bo struck out, and those to bo inserted; and finally, the 
 paragraph as it would stand, if so amended. 
 
 Rtile 17. On the call for a division of the question, the majority 
 shall decide. The call can only be granted, when the division called 
 lor Will leave distinct and entire propositions. 
 
 RulelQ. When a member speaks, or offers a motion, he shall rise 
 m his place, and respectfully addressing the W. P., confine himself io 
 tne question under consideration, and avoid Personality, or unbecom- 
 mg language. ^ 
 
 Rule 19. When a member Is called to order, he shall take his seat 
 
 until the point is determined. 
 
 /?w/c 20. When two or more members rise io speak at the same 
 time, the presiding officer shall decide who is entitled to the floor. 
 
 Rule 21. No Brother shall speak more than twice, nor longer than* 
 ton minutes each t;me, on any question, without leave of the Division 
 —which leave shall be granted or refused without debate. No mem- 
 ber shall speak more than once on anv <iuestion, until even^ member 
 choosing to speak, shall have spoken. * No Brother shall speak or vote 
 unless clothed in Regalia. i' ^^t yvio 
 
 Rule^. While a Brother is speaking, no one shall interrupt him, 
 exceptor the purpose of calling him to order, or asking of the presi- 
 ding officer leave to explain, or to call the previous question. A Bro- 
 ther allowed "to explain," shall only have the right to explain an ac- 
 tual misunderstanding of language, and shall be strictly prohibited 
 Irom going into debate on the merits of the case. 
 
 Rule 23. For any Brother in speaking to impeach the motives of 
 a tellow member, or treat him with personal disrespect, or pass be- 
 tween him and the Chair while he is speaking, shall h% deemed a 
 violation of order, which may incur the censure of the presiding offi- 
 cer, or of the Division. ^ 
 
 Rulfi 24. If any Brother shall deem himself personally aggrieved 
 by a decision of the Chair, he may appeal from said decision. 
 
 Rule 25. Any conversation, by whispering or otherwise, which is 
 calculated to disturb a Brother while spoakin|, or hinder the transac- 
 lon of business, shall be deemed a violation of order, and if persisted 
 in, rfiiall incur censure. ' . 
 
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 fterwardg, 
 
 order; but 
 
 tertained. 
 tiition of a 
 & different 
 
 the para- 
 the words 
 nally, the 
 
 ► majority 
 ion called 
 
 ehall rise 
 limself to 
 inbecom- 
 
 9 his seat 
 
 the saioe 
 
 ' floor. 
 
 )g-or than* 
 Division 
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 member 
 k or vote 
 
 upt him, 
 
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 Hule 26. When a question is before the Division, the only motions 
 111 order, shall be—lst, to adjourn ; 2nd, the previous question ; 3rd, 
 to lay on tho table ; 4th, to postpone indofinitoly ; 5th, to postpone to 
 a definite period ; 6th, to refer ; 7th, to divide, if the sense will admit 
 ot It ; or, 8th, to amend— to take precedence as herein arran<red, and 
 the first three to be decided without debate. 
 
 Rule 27. When the previous question is moved and seconded, it 
 shall be put in this form : ♦' Shall the main question be now put ?"— 
 If this is carried, all further amendments and debate shall be exclu- 
 ded, and the question be put without delay. If the question has been 
 amended, the vote shall be taken on the 'amendment first. If more 
 than one amendment has been made, the last made amendment in 
 order, shall take precedence in the vote. It shall not bo in order to 
 re-consider the agreement to take the "previous question." 
 
 Rule 28. When a motion is postponed indefinitely, it shall not 
 come up again during the session. 
 
 Rule 29. A mofion to adjourn, shall always be in order, except 
 
 1st, when a member is in possession of the floor ; 2nd, while the yeas 
 and nays are being called ; 3rd, when the members are voting ; 4th, 
 when adjournment was the last preceding motion ; or, 5th, when it 
 has been decided that the previous question shall be taken. 
 
 Rule 30. A mofion to adjourn simply, cannot be amended ; but a 
 mofion to adjourn to a given time, may' be, and is open to debate. 
 
 Rule 31. 1st, a mofion to adjourn, when to adjourn simply; 2nd, 
 a motion to lie on the table, when claiming privilege over another mo- 
 tion ; 3rd, a motion for the previous quesfion ; 4th, a mofion to re- 
 con ;ider; 5th, a mofion to read a paper; 6th, a motion to take up 
 particular items of business ; 7th, quesfions of order, whilst the pre- 
 vious question is pending ; 8th, quesfions of order, when not appeal- 
 ed from the decision of the W. P., or not submitted to the Division. 
 
 Rule 32. The reading of any paper called for relating to the subject 
 under debate, shall always be in order. When any pofition, memo- 
 rial or communicafion is presented by a Brother, before it is read, or 
 any vote taken on it, a brief statement of its contents shall be made by 
 the introducer, or the W. P. ; and after it has been read, if approved, 
 a brief notice of the purport, shall be entered on the minutes. 
 
 Rule 33. When fiie presiding officer has commenced taking a vote, 
 no further debate or remark shall be admitted, unless a mistake has 
 been made ; in which case the mistake shall be rectified, and the pre- 
 siding officer shall re-commence taking the vote. 
 
 Rule 34. When the decision of any qUesfion is doubted, the presi- 
 ding officer shall direct the Conductor to count the votes in the affir- 
 mative and negative, and report the same to him. 
 
 Rule 35. The yeas and nays upon any question before the Divi- 
 sion, may be called for by two members ; and upon the assent of one- 
 third of the members present, shall be so taken- They may be called 
 for at any time before a peremptory decision of the vote by the chair. 
 
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 RvU 36. In takinjr tho yeas and nays, tho R. S. whall call the roll 
 am! rocord the yeaH and nay.s ; alter tho roil is called, tho result shall 
 be road aloud, to roctify rriislake.s, if any ; after which, tho R. S. shall 
 
 hand th 
 
 the W. P., who shall 
 
 thi 
 
 vote lo mo vv. r., wno snaii announce tne same. 
 Rule 37. in voting hy yeas and nays, all present in regular stand- 
 ing in the Division, must vote, unless excused by the Division ; but 
 no member shall vote who was not in the room at the time the ques- 
 tion was put. A motion to excuse, shall bo decided without debate. 
 
 Rule 38. When any blank is to be filled hy the names of persons, 
 ft vote shall he taken on the names, in the order of their nomination ; 
 but when a blank is to be filled by any sum of money, or time propo- 
 ned, the question shall bo first put on the largest sum, and the most 
 remote time. 
 
 Rule 39. A question may bo ro-considered any time during the 
 session, or at the first regular session held thereafter ; but a motion 
 for re-consideration being once made, and decided in the negative, 
 shall not bo renewed before tho next regular session. 
 
 Rule 40. A motion to re-consider, must be made and seconded by 
 mombors who voted in the mnjority, except in tho case of a rejection 
 of a candidate by the black brvlls — when it shall bo conjpetent to any 
 member to move and second a re-consideration. No question shall 
 be re-considered more than once ; nor shall a vote to re-consider bo 
 ro-considered. To re-consider any resolution, <fec., the decision of 
 which has officially passed out of tho Division, shall not bo in order. 
 
 Rule 41. A motion to repeal or rescind a resolution, shall be of- 
 fered in writing, and announced ai a regular session one week be- 
 fore action shall be taken on the same, and shall only be in order, 
 when the motion to re-consider is no longer available. 
 
 Rule 4'2. All Committees shall be appoitited by the W. P., un- 
 less otherwise ordered by the Division. No absent member shall 
 be appointed on any Cojumittee. The Brother first named in the 
 appointment of a Committee, shall be Chairjnan of the same, and 
 shall call the Cotnmittee together, at such time and place as he 
 may elect ; but when thus convened, any Committee may elect its 
 own Chairman and Scribe. 
 
 Rule 43. The Division may consider questions as in Committee 
 of the whole, when the Chairman shall be invested with full power 
 to enforce these Rules. On the rise of the Committee, its report 
 shall be entered on the minutes. 
 
 Rule 44. All reports of Committees, except reports of progress, 
 shall be made in writing, and signed by a majority. 
 
 Rule 45. When a n»ajority report is followed by a report from 
 the minority of a Committee, the former, after being read, shall lie 
 on the table until the latter is presented ; after which, on motjon, 
 either may be considered. 
 
 Rule 46. When a report has been read, it shall be considered as 
 properly before the Division, without a motion to accept. 
 
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 the quos- 
 
 debate. 
 
 ■ persons, 
 nination ; 
 le propo- 
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 Liring the 
 a motion 
 negative, 
 
 ended by 
 rejection 
 nt to any 
 :ion shall 
 nsider be 
 )cision of 
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 19. 
 
 Opening Division. 
 
 llpU of Offujers called. 
 
 Services of Chaplain. 
 
 Receiving Cards of Visiting Brothers. 
 
 Reading Minutes of previous Meeting. 
 
 Reports of Investigating Committees. 
 
 Balloting for Candidates. 
 
 Initiation of Candidates. 
 
 Reception of Communications. 
 
 Attending to unfinished business on the docket. ^ 
 
 New business. 
 
 Election of Officers. 
 
 The W. r. shall imjuire :— 
 
 1st, Are any of the Brethren sickl m 
 
 2nd, Has any Brother violated his Pledge ^. ^ 
 
 , 3rd, Has any Brother a friend to propose,^^ 
 as a proper j>erson to become a Son of /|^ 
 Temperance 1 
 
 Reports of Visiting Committees. 
 
 Reports of Standing Committees. 
 
 Reports of Special Committees. /^ 
 
 Has any Brother any thing to offer for ^k^ 1^;^^ 
 benefit of our Institution 1 
 
 Miscellaneous business. 
 
 Adjournment. 
 
 
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