Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-28
SUBORDINATE CONSTITUTION.
CONSTITUTION THE SUBORDINATE COUNCILS OF -
PREAMBLE.


CONSTITUTION SUBORDINATE COUNCILS OF
PREAMBLE
We whose names are here annexed, DESTROYS of
supporting and protecting the TO- 3D. Is, II II OF
I25,9lU,l7 LIT 1852 u hy 3,l7 10, IL,
Is. against every form OF 4, 1881 1882, l72ll,2,
l6,9,25,9. do hereby pledge ourselves to he govern
CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE FIRsT.-lhis association shall be known
Subordinate Council of the State Of.
ARTICLE SECoND.-SECToN IA person to be-
come a member of any subordinate Council must be
twenty-one years of age; he must believe in the
istence of Supreme Being the Creator and Pre-
server of the Universe; he must be NATIVE CITI-
ZEN PROTESTANT BORN OF PROTESTANT PARENTS, rear
ed under PROTESTANT INFLUENCE and not united in
MARRIAGE with ii ROMAN CATHOLIC.
SECTION 2.-The name of person proposed for
membership shall be made in writing and vouched
for by more members in good standing, when
the proposition shall be referred to committee, who
shall report at the same or succeeding meeting when
the candidate shall be voted for; if not more than
four votes appear against him he may be admitted;
prouided that a majority of the votes cast shall be
necessary for that purpose but II five more votes
appear against him he shall be rejected, and so de-
clared; and candidate rejected shall not be eli
gble for admission to the Order Tor the period OF
three months except by the unanimous consent of
the Council after weeks notice preceded nlaoayS,
that no person shall be proposed for membership
any Council other than that located i'm the city, town,
district ward in which he resides, Of there be any
Council within the said city, town, district ward
in which such person resdeS) except by special dis
pensation from the State President the Deputy
President of the district in which the Council is To-
Gated.
SsCTIoN 3.-Whcnever a Council shall be organi-
Zed in any city, town, district ward, it shall be
incumbent on every member of any Council located
without said city, town, district or ward, but who
resides within the boundaries of said new Council
to make immediate application for honorable dis
charge from the Council of which he is member
for the purpose of being admitted to membership in
ANU NhArFo
sing to apply for such discharge shall to be
member at the expiration of the current quarterly
term, unless unavoislaby absent from the State.
SECTION Amy member applying for an honora-
BILE discharge from u council shall be entitled to
certificate signed by the President and Secretary
and any such member Wishing to become member
of another Council, shall present his certificate from
the Council of which he member, being sub
ject to the same vote as new applicant.
SECTION 5.-Members of the Order i'm &C cd stand
ing shall have the right of debate in other Councils
than their own upon questions relating solely to the
general welfare of the Order-ther right vote or
to take part in the discussion of any question relat-
ing to business local affairs being confined exclu-
sivey to the Coun I'll with which they connected.
ARTICLE THIRD.
SECTION 1.-The officers of a Subordinate Council
shall consist of President, Vice President Secre-
tary, Treasurer, Instructor, Marshall Inside Sentinel
and Outside Sentinel, who shall be chnsen by ballot
annually at the last meeting in March, and be INSTALL
ed into office at the first meeting in April with the
exception OF the Sentnels who may be appointed or
elected at the discretion of the Council, A minority
of the votes poled shall be necessary to an election
All officers elected appointed shall have attained
to the Second Degree previous to election appoint
ment.
SECTION 2.-It shall be the duty of the President
to preside enforce due observance Of the several con-
stItutons and laws, and secure proper respect for
the State Council and its officers that all officers
and members of committees perform their respective
duties; appoint all officers and committees not 9TH
erwise provided for; give the casting vote when a
tie may occur except in the election of officers have
special charge of the Constitution and Laws: draw
on the Treasurer for all demands on the Council:
direct the Secretary to call special meetings when
necessary; and perform all other duties pertaining
to the office.
SECTION SIT shall be the duty of the Vice Pre-
sedent to assist the President in the performance of
his duties; have special charge of the door; and in
the absence of the President preside
SECTION At shall be the duty of the Secretarv
keep an accurate record of the proceedings Of the
Council, with roll of the members names and re-
sldences; notify members when required bys the
President or vote of the Council; and perform all
other duties pertaining to the office. II. =
SECTION 5.-It shall be the duty of the Treasuyer
to receive all moneys ofthe Council pay all demands
when authorized by the President and keep an ac-
curate account of all moneys received and expended
exhibit to the Council, the last meeting of the
quarter, statement of the funds; and at the end
of the term, give correct accountof the REGENTS
and disbursements of the term
SECTION Cit shall be the duty of the J,st,,lcfo1
to instruct the candidates in the work of the Order
administer the charges of his Office insthe initia
ton OF membcrs safely keep for the use of the sew
erai officers the Ritual of the Order; and in case
of absence, shall place said Ritual in the possession
of the President. -
SECTION z-Itsshall be the duty Of the Marshaz To-
perform such duties the Ritual of the Order re
quires examine the members at the opening Of the
Eouncu and such as are incorrect TO the Pre-