The Grange advance., 1873-11-05

vote OF all the members present at a regu-
lar meeting Of the Grange
ARTICLE Nv.
COMMITTEES AND THEIR DUTIES.
SECTION l. All committees, unless 9TH
erwise ordered, shall consist Of three men,
bers. They shall, in all instances, be COM
| posed Of an odd number and unless other
wise specified shall be appointed as follows
The Master shall appoint one more than
| the Overseer.
every January and July the following
standing committees shall be appointed,
| viz.-a committee on finance and commit
tee on relief.
SEC. 8. The committee on finance shall
consist of three members. It shall be their
duty to inspect and audit all accounts, ap-
prove all bills presented to the Grange pre-
vious to their being paid, and they shall
accounts of any officer or member of any
committee Of the Grange, whenever they
think proper, and shall report as speedily
as possible on all matters they may have in
hand. The action of this committee shall
the Grange, in which case majority will
decide.
SEC. 4. The committee on relief shall
consist of the Master and six other men,
bers-three gentlemen and three ladies. It
shall be the duty of the male portion of the
committees to visit sick brothers within
twenty four hours subsequent to the report
of each sickness being received, and rem
der them during their illness such assist
ance as may be necessary. 1t shall be the
duty of the female portion Of the committee
to visit sick sisters and afford them all the
assistance in their power.
Sec. 5. Three Trustees shall be elected
by ballot, whose duty it shall be to make
all contracts for rent, to have general su-
pervision of the property Of the Grange, to
see that the regalias are properly distrib.
uted and cared for, to see that everything
belonging to the Grange is protected, and,
if necessary. to employ a janitor to keep
the same in neat and clean condition.
This committee will report; in writing, to
the Grange at the last regular meeting in
| each quarter.
SEC. 6. Any member may excuse him
time Of his appointment, if he is then q
member Of any other committee.
ARTICLE v.
! ORDER AND DBcoRUM.
SECTION l. When the presiding officer
takes the chair the officers and members
shall repair to their places with as little
noise and delay as possible.
| Sec. 2. The following raps of the qavel
are imperative, and must always be obeyed
with promptness-One rap signifies sizence
and every one seated. 7tvo raps order up
all Of the officers. male and female. Three
1aps order to their feet everv person in the
room.
Sec. g. On entering or retiring from the
Grange each member, male and female.
must always approach near the Overseer
and give to him the sign Of -, which
sign will be promptly returned by the
Overseer; and the member will retire or
be seated with as little noise as possible,
This instruction will be given in full by the
Master at the time of initiation.
Sec. 4. Seven members shall constitute
quorum for the transaction Of business.
SEC. S. No intoxicating drinks shall
ever be admitted to the banquet table of
this Grange, and any member so introduce
ing it shall Immediately remove the same or
be liable to expulsion.
Sec. 6. No member shall disturb an
other in his speech, unless to call him to
order; nor stand up to interrupt him; nor
when member is speaking pass between
him and the chair.
Sec. Z. 1.-two or more members rise to
speak at the same time, the Master shall
decide who is entitled to the floor.
Sec. 8. No member shall speak until he
has been recognized by the Master, and no
! one shall speak over five minutes at one
time without the consent of tvoth;rde Tho
members present
Sec .. Whenever member is speaking
he must in all instances rise to his feet and
address the Master. h.
SEC 10. # q person, while speaking,
oe called to order by the Master, he shall
cease speaking and take his seat until the.
question Of order be determined and per-
mission Is given him to proceed.
SIC. IL. No motion shall be subject to
debate until has been seconded and sta
ted by the Mater and Il shall he rednnad