The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1877-09-06
Constitution and Bylaws
of the National Christian
Temneranca Union.

Constitution and Bylaws
Of the National Christian
Temperance Union.
WHEREAS, The evil effects Of intemper-
ance upon individuals and communities
have become SO very apparent that it is
now the duty Of all we'll disposed persons
to join IN united efforts to reclaim those
already fallen, or in danger Of becoming
habituated to the use of stimulants, and .
10y every honorable method to stay its .
further progress: Therefore, recognizing |
our dependence on Almighty God, and \
desiring the assistance Of divine grace in /
our efforts in this behalf, we hereby or
ganize ourselves into an association for the /
purpose Of preventing the further progress /
of the evil. Having as our motto the ever
memorable words Of Abraham Lincoln, .
''With malice toward none with charity .
for all, we agree to be governed by the I
following Constitution and Bylaws:
ARTICLE I.
This Association shall be called the |
NATIONAL CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UN- /
ION"
ARTICLE II.
The object of this Union shall be to pre- |
vent the use of all intoxicating bever- |
ages; and this shall be accomplished by |
its members entirely abstaining from the /
use thereof themselves, and by all honora- /
BILE and legitimate means inducing others |
to abstain.
ARTICLE III.
Any person may become member of |
this Union by signing its pledge, and af- /
e.
and Bylaws, and paying % cents initia- /
ton fee. Members must, however, be |
sixteen years of age before being entitled |
to vote.
No political or seotarian question shall /
be entertained or discussed in the Union.
ARTICLE Y.
SEQ. /. Its elective officers shall con-
sist Of a President, first and second Vice /
Presidents, a Secretary, Treasurer, and /
an Executive Committee of five members.
SEC. 2. The Union shall also elect such |
delegates to either County, State or Ma
tiOnal Conventions, as may from time to
time be required by law regulating such
matters
SEC. 3. It's appointed officers shall cen
sist of a committee Of five members on
employment, whose duty shall be to pro-
cure employment for those members who
need it,
SEC. T. Also a committee of three,
whose special duty it shall be to assist in
reclaiming the fallen.
SEC. 3. Also n committee of five on
the subject Of ''Holly Tree Inns, who
shall, by themselves, or in connection with
similar committees from other Unions,
establish such inn or inns, as may appear
advisable. This committee shall also act
as a relief committee for those members
who may be in need.
SEC. 6. Also a janitor (when such is
needed to take charge of and keep in or
daz-tha hall or place Of meetins Of Tho
Union.
SEC. Z. Other appointed officers may
hereafter be created by a Bylaw for that
purpose.
ARTICLE VI.
The President, Vice President, Secreta-
ry and Treasurer shall perform such duties
as usually pertain to such officers.
ARTICLE VII.
The Executive Committee shall exercise
a general supervision over the affairs of
the Union, and the progress Of its temper
ance work; lay before the Union all such
matters as require its action provide
speakers for the Union when required, and
render an account of their work to the
Union quarterly, in writing.
ARTICLE VII.
The Secretary, in addition to keeping
correct minute of the business of tn
Union, shall also do the business of Cor
responding Secretary with other Unions
and such County, State or National organ
izations Of the Order as may be estab-
lished.
ARTICLE TX.
The Secretary shall receive all money
paid into the Union, make a note thereof
on his minutes, and Immediately pay the
receipts of the evening to the Treasurer,
taking his receipt therefor.
ARTICLE X.
The Treasurer shall pay all bills against
the Union when cOuntersigned by the
President and Secretary. He shall give !
bond to the Executive Committee as such,
and in such sum as the Executive Commit
tee may direct, for the safe keeping of all
money that shall come into his hands as {
Treasurer, which bond shall be approved ,
by said committee.
ARTICLE E.
The President shall make all appoint
ments to Office.
ARTICLE XII.
The meetings Of the Union shall be
opened by devotional exercises. If any
member violates his pledge, OF any men,
Der has reliable information of another
member violating his pledge, the officers
and other members of the Union shall use
all reasonable efforts to reclaim such erring
member, but if all such efforts are Un- ,
availing, then the President may direct to I
prefer charges against such erring member,
and the Executive Committee shall try
the member on such charges, and if they
are sustained, he shall be suspended. But I
if such suspended member shall after
wards repent, he may be restored by sign r
ing the pledge.
ARTICLE XIII.
All official documents shall be signed by
the President and the Secretary.
ARTICLE XIV.
The dues of each member of this Union ]
shall be such sum as it shall fix by By
Law for that purpose, payable in advance.
ARTICLE XIV.
ANY officer may resign his Office by civ
ing at least one weeks written notice
thereof at a regular meeting. And any
member in good standing shall be entitled
to a Withdrawal card on application in
writing to the Secretary therefor, so as to
enable him to join any other Union Of the
Order.
ARTICLE XVI.
Order of Business:
1. Opening Exercises.
2. Roll call Of officers
3. Applicants for membership.
(. Communications.
.. Reports of Committees, general or
special.
6. Remarks for good of the Union.
Z. Receipts of the evening.
8. Reading Of the minutes for correc-
ton and approval.
ARTICLE XVII.
Every member shall first sign the follow
y