Litchfield enquirer., 1847-01-28
PREAMBLE.

do not c0ntraVene II OF bDS MUGS Va hA~ NAe~A'
PREAMBLE.
We. whose names are annexed, DESTROYS Of forming
society to shield rs from the evils ofinemperance
afford mutual assistance in of sickness, and ee-
v.te our characters as en-do pledge ourselves to
governed by The following Constitution and Bylaws
.s CONSTITUTION.
ARTIcLRI.
NAME.
This association shall be known as the BANTAM
DIVISION No. IS, OF THE Sons OF TEMPERANCE, OF
the State Of Connecticut. s.. RI
ss ARTICLE II.
PLEDGE.
No brother shall make, buy, sell or use, as bever-
age, any Spirsuous Malt Liquors, Wine or CideF'
ARTICLE fiji.
OFFICERS.
The officers shall consist Of w. p, w. A., R. s ,
A. ST.. s., T., c., A. c., /. S., and o. s.. all Of
whom shall be elected by ballot every three months,
viz--last regular meetings in September. December,
March and June and installed the first regular meet
ings in October, January, April, and July. sa
ARTICLE ".
DUTIES OF OFFICERS.
Sec Lit shall be the duty Of the W.P to preside
in the Division enforce due observance OF the Con-
stitution and Bylaws, and exact compliance t. the
Rules and Usages OF the Order to see that all ocers
perform their respective duties appoint all commit
tees and officers not othewise provided for; give the
casting vote on all matters before the Division when
tie may occur; inspect and announce the result OF
all balloting or other votes; direct the r. ST. call
special meetings when application shall be made IN
writing by Eve members of the Division; draw upon
the T. for all sums necessary to pay the benefits pro-
vided for by the Constitution and BYLAWS and 9TH
or appropriations made by the Division. He shall,
on the night he the chair. see that the Quar-
sterly Returns prepared for the Grand Division,
and the per ceniage appropriated ana forward inc
same in time for The Quarterly Session, certified ny
him. with the seal of the Division. He shall perform
such other duties the division or his charge shall
sequire of him.
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 abseace of the w. the W. A. shall PER
form his duties. ...%
Sec. 3.-The r. s. shall keep a fair and impartial
record of the proceedings Of the Divisions write COM
munications notify all Subordinate Divisions not
more than ten miles from its place Of within
week. after, Of the name, occupation and residence
of every person suspended rejected or expelled from
this Division. He shall fill up certificates notify
meetings when ordered by the w p; attest 70 all
monies ordered to be paid at regular meeting, and
none other. He shall make out at the end of his term,
for the Division, full report Of the proceedings
during his term and also the quarterly returns for
the Grand Divisions which shall embracs,the number
of members initiated admitted by card, initiated by
dispensation, suspended, reinstated, and who have
Withdrawn, during his term-together with the names
and occupation of those suspended, expelled. and
jected with the dates and causes of expulsion the
number 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
membersthe amount of receipts for initiation fees
and Dues with the per centage due the Grand Divis
ion--the amount expended for benefits with the
amount On hand; and with the w. p. certify to the
same. He shall perform such other duties as may be
required of him by the Division, his charge: and
deliver up his successor, wthn week from the
expiration Of his term all books papers, other prop
sEty in his possession, belonging TO his ONCE.
Sec. 4.-The A. R. 8. shall be an aid to the r. S.
under whose direction he shall act He shall render
such assistance to the R. 8. in the performance Of
his duties, he the Division may require of him
Sec Silt shall be the duty Of the F. s. 10 keep
jus, and true accounts between the Division and its
members; credit the amount paid, and pay the same
over TO the 7. Immediately, taking his receipt He
shall just previous the close of his term notify
ry member who is three months more In arrears of
the amount due by him to the Division adding l21 -2
cents to each notice AT the end of his term, he shall
make for the Division full report !; and furnish
the r. S. with the amount of receipts for initiation
fees and dues, during his term, with any other nfor
nation connected with his Office necessary to enable
the r. 8. to prepare correct Returns for the Grand
Division. He shall perform such other duties the
Division or discharge may require of him. He shall
deliver up his all matters, appertaining
. to his Office, in his possession
Sec. Git shall be the duty of the T.. to pay all
orders drawn him by the w. p attested by the R..
s. and others he shall receive all monies of the
Division and hold the until the expiration Of
his Term unless otherwise ordered by the Divison.
He shall keep full and correct account Of all monies
received and expended. He shall give the Division
q monthly statement Of the funds; and deliver up
when legally called upon. all monies books, papers,
an other property Of the Division to his in
Office, TO whom the Division may specially appoint
He shall perform such other duties may be required
Of him by the Division or his charge.
SEC. Lit shall BE the duty of the to introduce
for initiation persons who have been previously elect
ed. He shall also Introduce visiters, and furnish
them with suitable regalia He SHALL with the aid Of
the examine those present at the opening Of the
Division. He shall that the officers regalia are in
their proper places At the opening of the Division and
take charge Of the same at the close He shall have
charge of such property Division as may no, be
otherwise provided for and render full report to the
Division ut the end Of his term.
NJ See Sit shall be the duty of the A. c. to rende,
such services Us the G. or Division may require O
him. - ~
Sec 9-It shall Re the duty of the I. 8. 10 at,ent
the door. 10 admit bat members Of the Order un
less Otherwise ordered by the w. p.
Sec lO--The 8 shall guard the door outside, anG
4 hesp of in.ruders. as go e. F5eF*f