Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-12-08
Grange Convention.

The delegates for the formation of q county or
ganIzalon met in Montpelier, at Bishops hotel
Friday December I'd and organized by electing
i. L. Andrews president pro fem., aud G. T.
Moody, secretary
The oranges In the following towns were repre-
scented Waterbury two grangesD, Duxbury,
Waiisfcld, Worcester, Calais Fast Montpelier
Berlin Corner, Barre wiiliamstown, Middlcsex
1.-TWO gwngcsl Mortified aud Roxbury The
delegates reported tha, the oranges they repre-
sented had instructed them to form a council and
vote % that effect was taken.
A code Of bylaws was presented by j T. Hollis
ter, Of East Montpelier. for consideration.
It was moved by Mir Warren that the sections
be read and acted upon separately, and the mo-
ton was carried. The articles were then taken
up in order and ELECTED general discussion Sew
eral articles were referred to committee for
amendment
ARTICLE i-NAME AND OBJECT
SEcrioN This association shall be known as
the Central Vermont Council Of Patrons Of Illus
bandry, and It's object shall be to facilitate unity
of action among such subordinate oranges rs unite
herein. Adopted
ARTICLE 2-MmBrRsnir AND FEEs.
SEcroN This council shall consist Of such
subordinate panges as shall signify their desire
Of uniting T. erein by adopting these bylaws aud
by fee Of one dollar annually, in advance
SEorloN Zach subordinate grange shall be
entitled to one vote in the deliberations Of this
council
SECTION B. Any member Of subordinate
grange shall he admitted and take part in the
meeting. Of this council
ARTICLE 3-orFicrEs
SEcuoN 1.-The officers Of this council shall be
the same, their duties the same, elected and va
cancies filed the same as in subordinate oranges
SECTION 2-There shall be an executive com
mittee consisting Of three members who shall
have charge Of all matter in regard thereto
Adopted
ARTICLE MEETINGS
SECTION This council shall meet quarterly,
on The last Tuesday Of February, May, August
and November at such place as may have been
designated at the previous meeting.
SECTION 2-fhe annual meeting for the election
OF officers shall he on the last Tuesday in Feb
ruary Adopted
ABrcLE j-FiNAScE
SECTION An expenses Of the council, unless
otherwise provided for, shall be apportioncd by
the executive committee among the subordinate
oranges in just and equitable manner, and shall
assess the dues quarterly
ARTICLE G-wTuDEAwAls
SEcroS Amy subordinate grange may with
draw from this council, upon request Of the same
in writing, and upon payment Of all past dues
ARTICLE 7-AMESDMESrs
Section THESE bylaws may be amended at
any quarterly meeting by notice being made in
writing at any prcyious quarterly meeting
Adopted
The committee ON nominations presented the
following list Of officers, aud they were duly
elected Master, f. T. Andrews; Oyerseer, c. L.
Moody Secretary, j. T. HOLSTER Treasurer.
James Gregg Lecturer, VIM. Schofed: Chap
lain, J. Warren Steward, Geo Miles Assistant
Secretary G. II Ierrick; Gate Keeper, Geo Carl
tom Ceres. Mrs G, T. Moody Pomona, Mrs j.
+. HOLSTER; Flora, Mrs Geo Miles Stewardess.
Mrs L. Warren
An executive committee WIS elected consisting
Of Brothers l. T. Andrews }. T.. IIollister and
James Gregg The executive committee were in
sffuced 10 invite the State Agent to attend the
next session Of the conucil and that it be held at
such time aud place a- will accommodate him,
and they deem the most suitable
1t was voted that we adjourn subject to the call
of the executive committee as to time and place
It was voted that the executive committee be au-
thorized to assess The several oranges Of the
council, II necessary, to pay expenses. It was
voted to appoint the master secretary and treas
urer of this meeting an executive committee for
the remainder Of the year
&. T. MponY Secretary