The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-23
LET'S GET HITCHED.
National Association for the Promotion Of
Marriage.

About two years ago as published in our
columns some time ago, number of gen.
tlemen of wealth were sitting in one of the
City Building offices, when young woman,
who had straycd from the path of virtue,
asked for warrant for her seducer's ar
rest.
Questions were propounded, and then it
was learned that the young man who had
blasted the girls life was willing to atone
for the wrong done Ter but he was not
then ready, as he had no money under his
control.
The girl was advised to not proceed legal
| ly against her SeduCer, and after getting a
| comfortable contribution of money to help
her along in getting married. her marriage
took place, and now the couple are living
happily togo Vher.
This brought forth an idea to the gentle.
men who furnished the money for the
twain's happiness that it would be good
| idea to form an association and save many
a girl from life of shame. The idea was
acted upon, and at a meeting shortly after
ward held the following preamble and con-
stitution were adopted
"Whereas, Both divine and common law
favor and encourage the sacred rite of mar
riage; and whereas, we have viewed with
q
growing tendency of the people Of this
country particularly those living in the
larger cities) TO remain unmarried, a con-
dition unnatural and prejudicial to the
welfare, success and happiness of the coun-
try; therefore, to correct this evil, we do
establish and organize a society, and adopt
the following Constitution and Bylaws
CONSTITUTION.
Article 1. The name of this Society shall
be The National Association for the Pro
motion of Marriage"
Article 2. The officers shall be a Presi-
dent, Secretary, Treasurer, and three Di.
rectorS, who together shall constitute an
Executive Board, which Board shall have
the entire management Of the affairs OF the
Society.
Article 5. The various officers shall per.
form such duties as are imposed on smi'
lar officers in other societies, and shall hold
their offices for the period of one year, and
until their successors are elected.
Article 4. 1t shall be the aim OF this So
ciety to- in all honorable ways, ,romo,t
the marriage of citizens, and to secure such
an end this Society will, SO f." as in its
power, assist and give matera. aic IT, young
couples in beginning mar .e6 Life such a.
helping them to secure ines Al Il the hus
bands in getting emp.l went, or i'll any
other manner within the province of the
Association.
Article 5. Associate Societies may b,
formed in other cities of the country, eact
, branch of which will be considered as
part of the main Association.
Article g. In the Society there shall b,
no distinction of race, color, nationality
religion, or from any other cause, the onl,
requirement being that of good characte
and name.
Ho-r B. F. HOPKINS, President.
: CHAs BLEICHART, Vice President.
e GEO. A. FoeARTY Secretary.
, The names of prominent citizens, bot
. German and American, were secured TO
: membership, there being no charge for iT
a tation or dues ofany kind whatever-th
:, entire expenses being betrayed by contribr
:. tions from some OF the wealthy member!
e The matter was very quietly worked to Sc
if the plan was feasible; but now after tw
years careful experience, the good don
has been found so great that the Societ
e has determined to make its workings pu1
;. lie, so that all who take an interest in I'll
t. welfare and happiness of our people wi
5 lend their aid and influence. The membe
st ship roll has reached large number, ar
d during the coming week lists will be left
D all prominent places in the city, and it
n to be hoped that everybody will sign ther
k in doing which they incur no expen
whatever as the membership is absolute
l. free TO all whose names are on the rolls.
It The second annual reunion of the Soce
r will be celebrated on Sunday, August l0
next, by a grand picnic and marriage fea
n at Inwood Park, on which occasion it is il
S, tended to have as many marriages to tai
n place as possible.
e. Well-known ministers will be preset
and have volunteered to marry, free
,e cost, all couples who desire to commend
1t life under such favorable circumstance
In addition TO the marriage being free tx