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the Division. He shall keep a full and account of all moneys
received and ex expended. He shall give the Division a month";
ly statement Of the funds, ami deliver up, when legally called
upon. all moneys, books, papers, and other property Of Inc d.
vision, to his successor in Office, or TO whom the Division may
specially appoint. He shall perform such other duties as may
be required Of him by the Division or his charge.
Sec. Z. 1t shall be the duty of the c. to introduce for iniIia-
ton persons who have been previously elected. He shall also
introduce visitors, and furnish them v it'll suitable regaia. He,
shall, with the aid of the A. Co. examine those present at the
opening Of the Division. He shall see 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 %chargeo of
such property of the Division as may not be otherwise provi-
ded for, and render a full report 10 he Division at the end Of
his term
Sec. S. 1t shall be The duty Of the A. c. to render such SER
vices as the C. or Division may require of him.
Sec. g.. 1t shall be the duty of the !. S. TO attend the door
to admit none but members oil The Order and candidates for in
itiatlon.
Sec. 10. The o. S. shall guard the door outside, and keep
off iutruders.
ARTICLE w. rLleIpILIrY FOR MEMBERSHIP. /,
Sec. !. No person shall be initiated into the Division under
eighteen years Of age, nor Tor a less sum than two dollars.
SEQ. 2. No person shall be admitted into this Division who
does not possess a good moral character, or who is in any way
incapacitated from earning alivelihood, 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 writing, stating age, residence and
business, which must be entered on the record, and the subject
referred 10 three brothers Tor investigation, who shall report,
in writing, at a succeeding meeting, 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 if fire 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 alter it has been referred to a committee for invesugu-
ton, without the consent Of a majority of the members pre-
sent.
Sec. 5. A vote Of rejection may be re-considered within
three meetings, exclusive Of the meeting at which the vote was
taken. But a vote that has resulted in an election, shall not
be re-considered.
Sec. 6. The name of a candidate or brother consGtutlOnally
suspended, rejected or expelled, shall not be published in any
other manner than Ilesnsual notice to The Divisions.
Sec. Z. Any brother applying for membership by deposit of
card, shall be subject 10 the same ballot as a new applicant.
ARrIc1E vL-cosrRlBurroSs AND BENEFITS.
Sec. l. The regular dues to this Division shall not be less
than six and a fourth cents per week.
Sec. Z. Every bona fds member, who shall; be qualified as
required by the Constitution and Bylaws of this Division,
shall, in case of sickness or disability, besehtiled to, and re-
ceive weekly, not less than, three dollars; except / be shown
that such sickness or disability be brought on by his own i'm
proper conduct.
Sec. B.. No brother residing within five miles of ,ae Diyis-
ion of which he is a member, shall be entitled to benefits for
more than one week previous TO his case being reported 10 such
Division. No benefits shall be granted for a less time than
one week. Alla arrears, either for dues or fines, shall, in eve
ry case, be deducted from the first payment.
Sec. 4. In case of the death OF a brother entitled to benefits,
the sum of thirty dollars shall be appropriated as a funeral
benefit. The W.. p, in the absence of competent relations,
or friends, shall take charge Of the funeral, and keep an ac-
counto the disbursements.
Sec. 5. On the death of the wife of a brother, also benef-
cial, he shall be entitled to the sum of fifteen dollars, as a fu-
neral benefit.
ARTICLE vII.-oFFEEcE.
Sec. |. Any member who shall offend ag~Oinstthese articles,
or the Bylaws, shall be subject to be fined, reprimanded, sus-
pended, or expelled, as two.thirds of the members present, at
any regular meeting, may determine.
Sec. ?. Every member shall be entitled to fair trial for any
offence involving reprimaud, suspension, or expulsion; bat 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 sgainsts brother,
in proper manner, or any matter of grievance between broth
ers are brought before The Division, they shall be referred toa
special committee of five members, who shall, with as little
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 DC taken from Il TO the Division, it shah; be final, with
out other action. Should The committee be convinced of the
necessity of s~uspending or expellng s member they shall sub
nit a motion for the purpose. 10 the Division. for action.