Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-18
TIE ARCHITECTS.
They Join the Innumerable Caravan Who
Form Associations.

They Join the Innumerable Caravan Who
Form Associations.
A meeting of the architects of st. Paul and
Minneapolis was held in the office of E. B.
Bassford yesterday afternoon, the object being
to perfect the efficiency of the profession.
The organization which was perfected yes
terday originated in Minneapolis week ago,
at which meeting the following officers were
elected:
President, j. K. Wilson, Minneapolis: vice
F. G. Corser, Minneapolis; treasurer, W. G.
Whitney, cor. secretary, D. w. Willard.
Mr.. Wilson presided, and the following
e entlemen were present: F. G. Corser, j. B.
Long, j. Hodgson, E. s. Stebbins, W. B.
Dunnell, L. E. Burlington, j. G. Plant, W. c.
Whitney. j. H. Record, W. II. Hayes, E. P.
Bassford, Geo. Wirth, A. D. Hinsdale, A. F..
Guager, j. N. Stevens, and D. w. Willard.
THE CONSTITUTION.
The constitution of the association was first
considered, the laws being as follows:
First-The name of the organization shall be the
Minnesota Architectural Association. The object of
the state, and to combine their efforts to pro-
mote the artistic. scientific and practical efficiency Of
the profession, and to cultivate and encourage the
study of kindred arts.
regular meetings of the members for the reading Of
papers and discussions of subjects pertaining to the
profession and associate arts, tbs providing of .
suitable room or rooms and the collection therein of
designs, models, pictures carvings, etc. the forma-
ton OF clubs within the society for sketching, mod
cling etc., and such other means as may be deemed
best to render the society useful and agreeable
possible in the practice and study of the profession
and of art generally.
Third The government of the association consists
OF president treasurer, secretary and recording
Rotary, and executive members who, together shall
constitute board of management and ali of whom
shall be elected by ballot at the annual meeting to be
held the first day Of January in each year, aud shall
continue In office until their successors chosen or
until removed from Office by the affirmative vote of
majority of all the acting members of the association
and any vacancy in the board may be filed at any
regular meeting of the association.
The board of management shall hold all the prop
ery effects and assets of the society in trust for the
benefit and enjoyment of the members thereof, and
shall have the management and control of the same,
and exercise general supervision and control over
the affairs of the society, shall make authorize all
necessary contracts and purchases, but
shall have no power to render the
society or any member liable for any
of contracting such debt be in the reasurers hands
and not needed for the discharge of prior debts or
liabilities and then not to exceed 800.
They shall appoint standing committees on MEM
bership, on library, publication and education on
meetings and entertainments and suoh other COM
mittees as they may deem necessary.
Fourth-NO alteration or amendment Of the cOnsti-
tuition shall be made unless the proposed alteration
or amendment be presented at regular meeting and
posted In the of the society for at least
days thereafter and finally adopted at subsequent
meeting by the votes of two-thirds Of the members
present
Fifth-The association shall consist of fellow, as
sociate, junior and honorary members. The co.,
dition Of membership as fellow shall be the honor
able and exclusive practice of the pro-
fession in accordance with the consti-
tuition and bylaws of the society. Juniors
now studying for the profession, artists and anna
tours shall be eligible for election associate
bsrs. Junior associate members shall be entitled
to all privileges except Of voting or taking active
part in the proceedings OF regular meetings and
of holding office except on special committees.
Honorary member shall Re persons who may be
elected because Of the interest manifested in the
welfare of the association. Their privileges shall be
the same as associate members.
1t was considered in sections, article fourth
being amended so as to make separate classes,
as follows: Seniors, juniors, associate and
honorary members.
The bylaws were then considered and after
general discussion the members adjourned
for supper, bountiful repast having been
spread for the association at the Merchants
hotel
In the evening the gentlemen forming the
association reassembled and INDUCED in an in.
formal kind of discussion pertaining to the
objects in view, and the best way of accom-
plishing what they sought. The best of feel
ing prevailed throughout the whole of the
session, and finally an adjournment was voted.