Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-14
CONSTITUTION
Howard County Agricultural and
Mechanical Society. XII
ARTICLE j

e ARTICLE IL. ssi p
The objects of this Society are, the develope-
ment of Agriculture, including, not only the great
staples Of industry and trade, but also fruits and
vegetables; the promotion of the mechanical arts,
in all their branches, the Improvement of the ces
of all the useful and domestic ANIMALS; the gen.
eral advancement of rural economy, household
manufactures, and the dissemination of useful in
formation on those subjects.
ARTICLE III. i1
The ordinary method of accomplishing these
objects, at present, and until the further order Of
the Society, shall be, by Fairs for the exhibition
and sale of oil such articles receive the attention
of the Society, and by the periodical award of
premiums to such as upon fair and public compe-
tition shall appear worthy to receive them.
ARTICLE Nv.
: The officers of this Society shall consist of a
President, seven Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Re-
cording and Assistant Secretaries; all of whom
shall be elected annually, and hold their Offices
until their successors are elected. .-5
......t ARTICLE v.
The election for ofirers shall be held on the
morning of the last day of the Fair, on the Fair
retares and Treasurer, shall constitute Board of
Directors, whose further duties it shall be to have
over the Society general supervising control
appoint all committees necessary for carving into
successful operations the objects of the Society
fix time for holding Fairs and determine kind and
value of premiums to be awarded 10 the success
full competitor Mt the annual exhibition Of the So
ciety. They shall have power 10 fill all vacancies
occurring in their own body.
ARTICLE VI.
At all the meetings of the Society, the President
shall exercise the usual duties of that office; all
motions shall be addressed 10 him, and upon every
vote he shall declare the sense Of the meeting
and in the event of tie, shall give the casting vote
he shall have pc wer to call special meetings of the
Society, notice OF which shall be published in
the newspapers of Howard County at least ten
days before the meeting takes place, by the Re-
cording Secretary. a--+
In absence of the President from any meeting
one of the Vice. Presidents shall take the chair.
If il so happens that all the Vice Presidents are
absent, the members present shall elect Presl-
dent, pro tenn ---....-
ARTICLE VI1.--REcoRDING SECRETARY,
SEC. /. The Secretary shall attend the meet
iigs, and keep an accurate record of the proceed
ings of the Society, and the Board of Directors
SEC. 2. He shall register in book to be kept
for that purpose, the name of every member of the
Society," 80 t'-eai"
SEC. 3. He shall give timely notice of the time
and place of the meetings of the Society; and also
of the Board when called meetings of the Board
are ordered, and shall conduct the correspondence
of The Society.
SEC. a. He shall at every Fair, enroll under
its appropriate department, the name of every
person competing for premium, and the kind Of
arucle eNnplted therefor, and shall, in the same
/ book, record the decision of the Judges
Sec 5. He may, at any time, be removed by
vote of majority of the Board.
SIC. 8. He shall deliver TO his successor all
the records, documents and reports, and other pa
pers and property of the Society in his possession
SEC. 7. II shall be the duty of the Assistant
Secretary to aid and support the Recording Sec,
rotary whenever his assistance is deemed necessary
ARTICLE yIII.-TREAsuRER.
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committed 10 his safe keeping, and all due the So
cicty shall be collected and accounted for by him.
and shall be paid out upon, and according 10 the
orders of the Board Of presiding officers.
SEC. 2. He shall keep an accurate account OF
all receipts and disbursements, and SHALL at least
once year, oftener, if required, settle his ac
counts with the Board, this 10 be submitted 10 the
Board at its first meeting. -
SEC. 3, He shall deliver to his successor in Of
fee all the books, money and papers of the Soci-
ETY., in his possession, and may be removed at the
option Of the Board. ......,.
ARTICLE TX.
SEC. 1. The old directors shall appoint COM
mittee Of three, who shall settle with the old
Treasurer within three days after the Fair, and
report to the first meeting of the new Board.
SEC. 2. The President, Vice Presidents, Sec
the hands of the Recording Secretary, The age and
pedigree, together with the name of the owner
the name of the owner 10 be withheld, but the
pedigree, as far as known TO be given TO the Judges
and il together with the value Of the animal, shall
govern them in the awarding of the premiums.
ARTICLE X.
| SEC. /. Any person may become regula,
member of this Society, by subscribing 10 thi.
Constitution. Eachregular member shall pay an.
nually, the sum Of three dollars before the irs
day of June
SEC. O. Any person who is not member
may compete for the premiums offered by this So.
ciety, for any one year, 66ypaying 10 the Treas
SEC. 3. AL such shall not be subject TO gate
| fees.
.' ARTICLE XII.
Any member desiring to Withdraw his member
ship is required TO communicate his intention tt
the Board; and by production Of the Treasurer
certificate, that he is not in 10 the Society
it slal be the duty of the Secretary to erase hi
name from the list of subscribers. g.
ARTICLE XII. . ..
In all cases where stock is entered for exhibi
ton, shall he the duty of the owner to place il
ground, and they shall enter upon their duties i'm
mediately after the Fair.
ARTICLE XIII.
A Fair shall be held in or near Fayette one
every fall, either in the mouth of September O
October, on such days as the Directors shall ap
point. There shall be stated annual meeting o
The Board on the Second Monday in June.
ARTICLE xiv. s.. F.,
All stock exhibited, or offered for sale on III
ground of The Society, not belonging to membe
on any day Of sale, shall be subject to such a Ia
as the Board of Directors shall determine upor
! and all persons not members of the Society ridin
or walking upon the ground, where the Fair Q
sale is held, on horse back, or in any vehicl,
shall pay such contribution to the Society fer III
privilege, as said Board may fix. .4 ,..E
: . ARTICLE XIV. Ya
No person shall be permitted 10 exhibit stoc
or other articles except in the name of the owner
ARTICLE XVI.
After notice published in the newspapers O
Howard county at least twice, of an intende
i meeting, stating time and place of such meeting
ten regular members OF the society shall form
quorum to do business. g. ~.
ARTICLE XVII. 80
All propositions for the amendment OF this Con
stitution, shall be made at a regular meeting of til
Directory, IN writing. And such as receive III
appreciation Of two-thirds OF the Directory pres
emit shall be inc 0rPorsisd as part Of this consti
l1ntion
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