Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-07
CONS ITUTION
Howard County Agricultural and
Mechanical Society.


ARTICLE H.
The objects of this Society are, the develope-
men 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 al! the useful and domestic ANIMALS the gem
eral advancement of rural economy, household
manufactures, and the dissemination Of useful in
formation on those subjects.
ARTICLE III.
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 all such articles as receive the attention
premiums to such as upon fair and public compe-
tition shall appear worthy to receive them.
ARTICLE ".
" 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.
ARTICLEv.
The election for officers shall be held on the
morning of the last day of the Fair, on the Fair
retaries and Treasurer, shall constitute Board of
Directors, whose further duties il shall be TO have
over the Society general supervising control !;
appoint all committees necessary for carrying 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 at the annual exhibition of the So
ciety. They shall have power TO 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 TO 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 power 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.
In absence of the President from any meeting,
one Of the Vice Presidents shall take the chair.
IL il so happens that all the Presidents are
absent, the members present shall elect Presi-
dent, pro tenn.
ARTICLE VII-REcoRDiNG SECRETARY.
Sec. /. The Secretary shall attend the meet
ings, and keep an accurate record of the proceed
ings of the Society, and the Board of Directors.
SEC. :. He shall register in book to be kept
for that purpose, the name of every member of the
SEC. B. 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
It's appropriate department, the name of every
person competing for premium, and the kind of
article exhibited therefor, and shall, in the same
book, record the decision of the Judges.
SEC. .. He may, at any tine,, be removed by
vote OF majority of the Board.
SEC. &. He shall deliver TO his successor all
the records, documents and reports, and other pa
pers aud 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 VIII-TREAsURER
SEC. 1. All the money of the Society shall be
committed 10 his safe keeping, and all due the So
ciety 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. q He shall keep an accurate account of
all receipts and disbursements, and shall, at least
once year, or oftener, if required settle his ac-
counts with the Board, this to be submitted to the
Board at its first meeting.
SEC. g. He shall deliver 10 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. l. 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. .. 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 TO be withheld, but the
pedigree, 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 reguIa,
member of this Society, by subscribing TO thi,
Constitution. Each regular member shall pay am
nually, the sum of three dollars before the frs
| day OF June.
! SEC. .. Any person who is not a member
may compete for the premiums offered by this So
ciety, for any one year, by paying 10 the Treas
urer the sum of FIVE dollars.
SEC. 3. All such shall not be subject 10 gait
fees.
ARTICLE XII.
Any member desiring to withdraw his member
ship is required to communicate his intention t,
the Board; and by production Of the Treasurer
certificate, that he is not in arrears 10 the Society
it ghall be the duty OF the Secretary to erase hi
name from the list of subscribers.
ARTICLE XII.
In all cases where stock is entered for exhibi
ton, it shall be the duty of the owner to place il
ground, and they shall enter upon their duties i'm
medately after the Fair.
ARTICLE XIII.
A Fair shall be held in or near Fayette ono
every fall, either in The month of September O
October, Oh such days as the Directors shall ap
point. There snail be stated annual meeting o
The Board on the Second Monday in June.
ARTICLE XIV.
All stock exhibited, or offered for sale on tn
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 upoI
and all persons not members of the Society ridin
or walking upon the ground, where the Fair c
sale is held, on horse back, or in any vehicl,
shall pay such contribution to the Society - tn
privilege, as said Board may fix. ~
ARTICLE XIV.
No person shall be permitted to exhibit stoc
OF other articles except in the name of the owne
ARTICLE XVI.
After notice published in the newspapers @
Howard county at least twice, OF an intende
meeting, stating time and place of such meeting
ten regular members OF the society shall form
Quorum to do business.
ARTICLE XVII.
All propositions for the amendment OF this Cor
stitution, shall be made at regular meeting of In
Directory, in writing And such as receive IN
appreciation of two-thirds of the Directory pre-.
eni, shall be incorporated 10 part Of this Consti