The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-06-06
Constitution Of the National Chris
tian Temperance Union.


AT a convention of delegates held
in Pittsburgh February 20, 1877, the
following Constitution and Bylaws
were adopted for the government of
local unions, and providing for the
organization. of County, State, and
National conventions:
PREAMBLE.
WHEREAS, the evil effects of intem-
perance upon individuals and com.
munities have become so very appar-
ent, that it is now the duty of all we'll
disposed persons to join in united ef.
fort to reclaim those already fallen or
in danger Of becoming habituatcd to
the use Of stimulants, and by every
honorable method to stay its further
progress. Therefore, recognizing our
dependence on Almighty God and de.
string the assistance of divine grace
in our efforts in this behalf, we hereby
organize ourselves into an association
for the purpose of preventing the fur
ther progress of the evil, having rs our
motto the ever memorable words of
Abraham Lincoln. with malice to-
ward none and charity for ALL" we
agree to be governed by the following
COnstiLution and Bylaws:
ARTICLE 1sT.
This association shall be called
"The National Christian Temperance
Union Of -.
ARTICLE 2ND.
The object of this Union shall be to
prevent the use of all Intoxicating bev-
erages and this shall be accomplish.
ed by its members entirely abstaining
from the use thereof themselves, and
by all honorable and legitimate means
reducing others to so abstain.
ARTICLE 3D.
Any person may become member
of this Union by signing its pledss,
and afterwards submitting to its con-
stitution and bylaws, and paying
twenty-five cents initiation fee. Mem
bers must, however be sixteen years of
age before being entitled to vote.
ARTICLE 4TH.
No political or sectarian question
shall be entertained or discussed in the
Union.
ARTICLE 5TH.
SECTION 1sT. It's elective officers
shall consist of a President, FIRST and
second Vi.o Presidents, Secretary, a
Treasurer, and an Executive Commit
tee of five members.
SEC. End. The Union shall also
elect such delegates, to either County,
State or National Conventions, as may
from time to time be required by law
regulating such matters.
SEC. Sd. It's appointed officers shall
consist of a Committee of Five Mem
bers on Employment, whose duty shall
be to procure employment for those
members who need it.
SEC. 4th. Also a committee of
three, whose special duty it shall be to
assist in reclaiming the fallen.
SEC. 5th. Also committee of five
OH the subject of "HoIly Tree Inns" {"
who shall, by themselves, or in con.
noctien with similar committees from
the Unions, establish such inn or inns,
rs may appear advisable. This com
mittee shall also act as a relief com.
mittee for those members who may be
in need.
SEC. 9th. Also a jsnitor, (where such
is needsd) to taxa charge of and keep
in order the hall or place of meeting
Of Tho Onion.
SEC. 9TH. Other appointed officers
may hereafter be created by Bylaw
for that purpose,
ARTICLE CrH.
The President, Vice President, Sec.
retary and Treasurer shall perform
such duties as usually pertain to such
offices.
ARTICLE Urn.
The Executive Committee shall ex-
eicise a general supervision over the
affairs of the Union, and the process
Of its temperance work lay before
the Union all such matters as require
it's action; provide speakers for the
Union when required, and render an
account Of their work TO the Union
quarterly, in writing.
ARTICLE 9TH.
The Secretary, in addition to keep
ing correct minute of the business of
the Union. shall do all the business of
corresponding Secretary, With other
Unions, and with such County, Stale,