Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-04
Vale Orphan Asylum.

At meeting Of the citizens of Richmond the esab-
Of male orphan Asylum, held Monday evening
9th April 1876, at Rev. Mr. Hoges church. Mr. Sam'l
Reeve, Chairman, and Mr.. ). +. Adie Secretary. The
meeting opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Sumner
The committees appointed a meeting held on the Sd
Of April procure members and donations, having made
progress IN the objects OF their appointment,
quence, 1t thought, Of objections 10Th
article Of the constitution adopted thai time,
made by Mr. Sands that sand article be reconsidered which
carried.
On motion Of DR.. PIumer committee Of six was appoin
ted TO prepare revised constitution and report the
adjourned meeting to be held psce to-mor-
row evening at o'oiock-whereupon the Chairman APP
pointed Rev. Dfs. Plumer aud Bottom Rev Messrs Letter
and Duya, and MosHrs. Sands and w f. Taylor said
mtee, aud the meeting adjourned.
Apul %. The meeting assembled according TO ADJOURN
men The Secretary Of the preceding evening being alb
sent, Frederick Bransurd appointed Secretary The
meeting opened with prayer by the Rev Dr. Bolton.
The committee appointed last evening reported revi.
sed constitution, which read, and after free inter
change OF opinion the vote was taken upon the same by
article, and the whole adopted, which is as follows:
Constitution ofths Richmond Male Orphan Society.
Article ]. This association shall be called the Male Or.
phan Society.
ART. 2. Its main object shall be the maintenance and
instruction Of destitute white mae orphan children. resi-
dent, Of this city, but such destitute children other
phsn may be provided for at the discretion Of the Board Of
Managers.
hRr. ,. ANY person contributing the sum Of FIVE dollars
annually shall be member Of this society. The payment
Of fifty dollars any time shall constitute life
membership.
AR T. The officers Of this society shall be sPre,dent.
four Vice Presidents. Secretary, Treasurer und d.
tectos, all Of whom shall constitute Board Of Managers.
Arr. 3. The Board shall meet at least a month
and whenever called together by the President or any three
directors. Five shall constitute quorum.
ART. II shsll be the duty u the Board 10 provide On
Asylum; to appoint and remove pleasure Nil agens and
sssistants tx The u their cOnpensaiOn and to
cnact Bylaws not inconsistent with this constitution
They also have power apply tho funds and generally to
rinao
curing IN their own body during the year fOr which they
have been elected.
AR I. There shall be stated annual meeting Of the 90.
oey the Sd Mo day IN April when report, shall be pre-.
sented by he ard and tho Treasurer and Managers be
elected for the ensuing year Twenty members attending
the time and place appointed shall constitute quorum.
Should thoro not be meeting that dsy, those presen
may adjourn u future day, and the Board u
Managers shall continue IN office until their
elected.
ARr 3. IN tho election Of the Board Of Managers not
Than three Of he members shall ~ taken from sny
religious denomination, and in :he religious instruction Of
the ophans whether conducted within The walls Of the in
siuuon in attendance % public worship, preference
shall be given ~ any ono christian denomination.
Art Q. The Is I'd and 9Th article Of this Constitution
sha not be altered amended except by unanimous vote
Of the Society, az such meeting and with such notice
hereafter provided Tor but any other article srcss
my be- altered amended bv Of wo-thrds Of the
members present the meeting at which u s aeted upon
and months notice II the proposed alteration or
amendment shall be given the managers and published
with the call Of the general meeting az which It Is to DO
submitted.
On motion II Resolved, That the pastors of the df-
feren churches IN this city be respectfully requested
commend this subject 20 their respective congregations
and 20 invite their with their fellow citizens
oarrying out lie benevolent purposes,
On motion, Resolved, That the Chairman sppoint
kcollecto obtain subscriptions and that he have time
Bmake a selection.
Adjourned NJ the Lecture Room Of tho Rev Mr..
suess church, Tuesday evening 18th Of May NJ o.
clock. Closed by the bentdicon by Rev Doctor Pumer
SAMUEL REEVE, Chm.
FEED BsINroRp, see'y.