The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-15
Interesting from Kansas.
CONSTITUTION AND RITUAL OF THE GRAND RNCAMP-
MENT AND REGIMENTS OF THE KANSAS LEGION, OF
KANSAS TERRITORY. ADOPTED APRIL 4, 1905.

interesting from Aannn1.
CONSTITUTION AND Ritual OF THE GRAND ENoAhP.
MENT AND REGIMENTS OF THE KANSAS LEGION, OF
KANSAS TERRITORY. ADOPTED APRIL 4, 1906.
ARTICLE !.
Section l. Tnis body shall be- known the Grand En-.
campment OF the Kansas egi 0fkansas Territory, ana
shall be composed OF representatives elected from each
regiment existing in the Territory as herein
cat the first meeting nights In January and July,
one representative from each subordinate regiment ana
additional represent for every fifty members,
shall be elected as members Grand Body the regi
ment having to bill vacancies ID case OF the INABILITY
of delegate to attend any nesting OF the and En-
m.nt be instituted between the tunes above specified
that they have the to elect their representa-
1ivce such times viii insure them delegate to the
Grand Encampment.
Sec s. regular sessions of the Grand Encamp ent
shall be held the third Wednesday OF January and
July at such hour and place shall be selected by the
Fncampment at the previous serni-annual session.
II.
Sec. i. The officers OF the Grand kncamDment shai
consist Of Grand General Grand Grand
Quarter Master Grand taymaster Graad Aid two Grand
entinels and Grand Chaplain to be elected annually
ballot ut the January session. With the exception of tn
SeDtinels and Chaplain, who shall be appointed by the
General for each meeting.
Sec q The Grand General shall preside at all meetings
Df the Grand Encampmeft lie sh,i Gull special meet
ings at the written request Of ave representa- ives
when he may deemt necessary tn 40 lie shah have
general supervision Of the organization the Terri
tory He shall have power to giant dispensadons for
the formation Of subordinate regiments 1T such PLACES
rs he may deem best for the welfare of the and
order, and may authorize mutations OF members in
places where regiments be organized, under such
regulations as the Grand Encampmeat may ADOPT. He
may visit personally by deputy all regiments under
his Jurisdiction and require strict compliance with
1he rules and nrapes Of the aud shall re-
port TO the Grand kncampment ut each session thereof
the result OF his labors, wish correct and succnct
statement OF the Order throughout The Territory.
Sec. g. The Grand Vice General shall perform the du
ties Of the Grand Gener oil in his ABSENCE
sec. 4. The Grand Quartermaster shall keep correct
rate roll Of the members. He saal give information of
all meetings by written printed notice to the colonel
Of each subordinate regiment He stall collect anc pay
over to the Grand Pay master all due the Grand
Encampment. He shall attend to other business
may properly be required Of him virtue Of his Office
Sec 8. The Grand Paymaster shall have charge OF all
moneys belonging to the Grand Encampment. He shall
attend to all receipts and dis lie shall keep
regular and correct accountot his doncs woch shall
Mt altmes be open the officers Of the Grand Encamp
ment, and make faithful and correct statement OF the
finances at each session thereof.
Sec 9. The other officers shall perform such duties as
usually appertan to their respective Offices under the
general direction Of the presiding officer
ARTICLE III.
Sec i. The Grand Encampment shall have power to
1absh such bylaws and rules tor their government
1t shall deem necessary make general provision for
the punishment of offences agains, the aw of the
der ry all appeals from decisions Of subordinate regi
ments and establish such constitutions for subordinate
regiments under its jurisdiction their welfare and good
government may require Provided That the be in
accordance with the constitution and laws Of the Grand
Encampment.
Sec, 2. The Grand Encampment shall have power to
levy tax upon the subordinate regiments to defray the
ordinary and proper expenses of the Grand Encampment
by requiring of each subordinate regiment that they
have two Of printed books Of rituals and consttu-
lions to be furnished at dollar per copy and Guar
ter at fifty cents per copy and II the above TAX found
insufficient to meet the ordinary expenses of the Grand
Encampment, they may require of suborinates such
other taxes will meet the actual expenses incurred.
sec g. The Grand Encampment shan have power to
establish term pass words to be communicated by the
Grand General to the Colonel Of each regiment
sec 4. The Grand Encampment shall make all nomina
lions for Territorial officers, at large, and immediately
after such nominations shall have made the Grand
General shall communicate the result to every regiment
in the Territory
Petitions for charters for subordinate regiments must
be signed by at least five members of the order addressed
TO the Crane General and have the accompanying fee OF
two dollars and fifty cents closed, which will eutte
them to the charter book OF rituals constitutions &C.
ARTICLE v.
Five members shall constitute quorum for doing bust
ness.
ARTICLE VI
Any proposed alteration of nendment to thsconsti
tuition shall be submitted e. the Grand Encampnent at
least one meeting before being acted upon, when two
thiI DIS OF the meber sand regular meeting vote
for IL, II shall be adopted.
OFFICERS or GRAND ENcAMpMEyr.
Grand General-Rev G. W. Hutchinson, Lawrence,
k,T.
Grand Vice Generate. X. Holiday, Topeka, X T.
Grand Quar- ermas,er-J. X. Goodin la xrence X T.
Grand Paymaster-aharies Ieib, NJ D., Leavenworth
City, X. 4.
CONSTITUTION OF suBoRDIsATE ENoAMrMESrs.
We whose names annexed, d, hereby pledge our
selves to be governed by the following Cons titution
ARTICLE 1.
o. the Kansas Legion.
ARTICLE H.
Sec j. Any person become member Of this LIE
gon who will pledge himself favorable the freedom II
Kansas and eighteen years OF age Persons being re-
ceiyed under twenty years Of must be vouchet
for by three members.
Sec 2. The of any persons proposed for mem
bership shal be vouched ior BY more members;
when the candidate shall be voted for, and tn negative
votes shall be equivalent rejection Provided, that
person shall be proposed for membership In gment
other than that located in any city town or district IN
" oh NOR. mn raalA
Sec 3. Any member applying for honorable dis
charge from bis regiment snail, upon vote Of tie mem,
bers present at the time Of such appi aton be entitled
TO certificate signed by the colonel and countersigned
by the quaremaste upon the payment 81 ten cents for
becoming a member another regiment shall present
his certificate, being subject to the same vote as new
Sec a. Members of the order shall have the right OF
debate in other regiments than their own Their right
10 vote however, shall be confined exclusively 70 the
regiment with which they are connected
ARTICLE H.
Sec !. The officers of each subordinate regiment shat
consist Of colonel lieutenant colonel quarterma4er,
psyn aster aid, and two seDnes who snah be elected
by ballot r meeting nights of January and July.
Sec. 2 II shall be the duty Of the colonel % preside
enforce due observance Of the several constitutions,
laws and regulations and secure proper respect Tor me
Territorial Grand Encampment and its officers see that
NIL officers and members of committees perform their re-
spectve duties; appoint all officers and committees not
otherwise provided for; give the casting when tie
may occur except in the election Of officers; have se
cia charge Of the constitution and laws; draw on The
qnartemaster to call special MEETINGS when necc AIRY,
and perform all other duties pertaining to the othce
sec 3. II shall be the duty Of the lieutenant colonel
70 assst the colonel in the performance Of his dates
have pecal charge OF the DOORS and in the absence q
the colonel, PRESIDE
Sec. 4. II shal be the duty of the quartermsser 70
keep accurate record Of the proceedings Of the reg
ment with roll Of the members names; notify mem.
beers when ordered BY the colonel vote OF the reg
giment anc perform all other dutiea pertaining T. The
Office
Sec s. II shall be the duty Of tie psymaster . receive
nay "a
thorzed by the colonel keep accurate sccouni Of al
moneys received and expended exhibit 20 the regiment
the last meeting Of each quartee statement ~ the
funds and nj the Of every TX months give corree
written report OF the receipts and disbursements of the
Term.
Sec. II sha be the duty Of the aid 10 EXAMINE tnc
members at the opening Of the regiment and report
who are incorrect 70 the colonel to assist at the na
ton OF persons, and that the brethren made com
Portable during the sitngs OF the regiment.
Sec. IL eha be the duty Of the inside Gentne ~ al
tend 10 the inside door aud report the lieutenant
colonel the and regiments OF the persons applying
for admission and admit such the lieutenant colonel
may order but 10 admit without the pa Swords,
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