Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-05
CONSTITUTION,
OF THE SONS OF TEMPERANCE

Wr,whose names arc annexed, DESTROYS of for
ming -ociety to shield US from the evils of IN
temperance, aaord mutual assistance in case of
sickness, and elevate oor character as men-do
yiedge ourselves 10 be governed by the following
Constitution and Bylaws.
ARTICLE I.-NAME.
SEC. 1. This association shah be &nown
as Mineral Point Division. No. Is, of the
Sons Of Temperance, Of Wisconsin.
ART. II.-PLEDoE.
No brother shall make. buy, SELL or use, as
a beverage. any Spirituous or Malt Liquors,
Wine or Cider.
ART. Ill OFFICERs.
The officers shall consist of w. P, "
A, r. S, a. r. s., F. S., T., c., A. c., |.
s. and o. S. all of whom shall be elected
by ballot every three months, viz: last regu-
lar meetings in September, December, March
and June; and installed the first regular meet
ings IN October, January, April and July.
ART. DUTIES OF OFFICERS.
SEC. l. 1t shall be the duty Of the w. P
10 preside in the Division, enforce due OBJ
serVaace of the Constitution and Bylaws,
and exact a compliance to the rules and usa-
ges OF the Order; to see that all officers per-
form their respective duties; appoint all COM
mIttees and officers not otherwise provided
Tor; give the casting vote on all matters be-
lore the Division when tie may occur; in
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or other votes direct the r. S. to call spe-
cial meetings when application shall be made
IN writing by five members Of the Division !;
draw upon 7. for all sums necessary to pay
the benefits provided for by the Constitution
and By Laws, and other appropriations made
by the Division. He shall. on the hight he
sacates the chair, see that the quarterly re
turns are prepared for the Grand Division.
and the per centage appropriated, and forward
the same 10 time for the quarterly session,
certified by him, with the seal OF the Division.
He shall perform such other duties as the
Division o. his charge shall require of him.
SEC. .. It shall be the duty of the w. A.
10 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.
SIC. 8. The r. S. shall keep fair aud
impartial record OF the proceedings of the Di-
vision; write communications; notify all Sub
orCI rate Divisions not more than ten miles
from its place Of meeting within one week
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Of every person suspended, rejected or ex-
PEELED from this Division. He shall ill up
certificates; notify meetings when ordered
by the W. p; attest 10 al nlooies ordered to
ts pIid at regular meeting, and none o,laer.
He shall make OFT ct the END Of his term, for
the Division, FIJI report Of the proceedings
during his term; aud also the quarterly re-
turns for the Grand Division. which shall
embrace the numbers initiated, admitted by
card, initiated by dispeusatlon, suspended, re-
lustutcd, aud who have Withdrawn. during his
term together with the names aud oCcupa-
ton OF those suspended, expelled, and reject
ed with the dates and causes OF expulsion,
The number who violate the Pledge, how
many violate it the second time, the number
of deaths, and the whole number of actual
contributing members the amount Of re-
ceipts for initiation fees and dues, with the
per ceutase due the Grand Division - the
amount expended for benefits, with the
amount on hand and with the w. Z. GER
iify 10 the same. He shall perform such other
duties as may be required OF him by the DI-
vision or his charge, aud deliver up 10 ms
successor, within one week from the eXpira-
ton of his term, all BOOKS, papers, or other
property in his possession belonging to his
office.
SIC. 4 The A. r. s. shall be an aid to
the r. s, under whose direction he shall act.
He shall render such assistance to the Z. 5
IN the performance of his duties as ne or the
Division may require of HIM.
SEC. s. 1t shall be the duty CT the f. 5.
10 keep Just and true accounts between the
Division aud its members, credit the amounts
md, and pay the same over TO the I. imme-
diately, taking his receipt. He shall, just
previous to the close OF his term, notify every
member who is three months OF more IN ar
rears. of the amoant due by him TO the Di-
vision. adding l2i cents 10 each notice. At
the end of his term he shall make out FOR the
Division full report; aud furnish the K. 5.
with the amount of receipts Tor Initiation fees
and dues during his term, with any other in
formation connected with his Office necessary
10 enable the L. :. to prepare correct re-
turns for the Grand Division. He shall per
form such other duties as the Division or his
charge may require of HIM. He shall deliver