Delta chief., 1885-04-15

Rlair at the Presbyterian church, Mt 2:30 y.
m, for the purpose of organizing u branch
society Of the State Horticultural Society OF
Colorado for Delta county.
The following persons were present: Sam.
Wade, l.. c. Alley, L. d. Blair, W. o. Steph-
ems, G. W. fawcett, W. L. Marcy, Thos. A.
Griffith, George Griffith, Ed. s. Griffith, l.. s.
Coleman, John C. Howard, J. c. Chapman,
o. T. Standish and II. b. Kennedy.
II was moved aud unanimously carried
that Samuel Wade act as temporary chair
man. II. B. Kennedy Was then elected TEN.
porary secretary.
II was moved and carried that the Chair
appoint committee Of three To draft a con-
Ns.sr-. Alley. Favcett and Kennedy as such
oommitsss.
A recess Of twenty misutes vas taken, sf
ter which the committee reported consti-
tuition and bylaws. They we're read as n
whole - drafted, and then voted on section
by section:
coSsTIruTIoN.
SEcTloN I. This society shall be called
THE Colorado State Horticultural Society
for Delta County," and shall have for its oh.
jecs the promotion Of horticulture, pomology,
arboriculture and Horticulture.
SIC. =. This society shall hold its meet
ings quarterly. beginning ON the first Saiur.
day in July, at o'clock, and the annual
meeting for the election Of officers shall be
held on the first Saturday In January. at such
place the President may designaie. for the
purpose Of transacting such business as may
be necessary; and 1t shall also hold such 9th.
er meeting - the interests Of the society may
demand, at such times and place as the exec.
utive committee may designate.
sEc. 3. The officers OF the society shall
consist Of President, . ice-President, a
Secretary and . Treasurer.
SEC. I. The President, Secretary, Treas
uref, and two other members to be elected at
the annual January meeting. shall constitute
an executive committee, charged with the
general supervision Of all matters of interest
70 the Society. during the interim of meetings
Of the society, with power to act in all cases
Of emergency.
unless by . two-thirds vote OF the members of
the society pressut At any regular or called
meeting.
SIC. .. This constitution may be amended
or changed ~ any annual meeting, by vote
Of two-thirda Of the members present.
SEC. Z. The Tie surer shall give bonds In
such sum - may he fixed and accepted by tie
executive committee.
SEC. Q. The society may adopt, at any
meeting, such by laws, rules and regulations
moIOx1ty OF tne WcHDefs PIeseht uetSf-
mine, not incoasistxnt with this constitution.
BYLAWS.
6rc. 1. The officers Of this society shall
bold their respective Offices until their sue.
cessors are elected and qualified.
SKC. g. The AFst business af each meeting
shall be the reading and approving the min.
atea Of the prsvious meeting.
SEC. 8. The payment Of twenty Ave cents
shall constitute an annual membership.
SEC. 4. No money shall be drawn from
the treasury. except upon bills audited and
allowed by the executive committee, signed
by the President and eountersigncd BY the
Secretary.
SIC. s. Il shall Be the duty Of the Prssi.
dest 10 preside at all meetings. sign all or'iers
upon the Treasurer, act ~ ex cDscio chairman
Of the executive committee, and sign sil ap.
SEQ. 8. II shall be the duty Of the Vice.
Presldsa, present at any meeting, to preside
10 the absssss Of the President, and sot as cx
e6lete chairman Of the executive committee
u The abseses Of the President.
SEC. 7. II shAll hs the duty Of the Secre.
tasy 70 keep . record Of oil proceedings Of
the society, 70 conduct all corrcsdondcnce
and report the same to the society at each
successive meeting. receive all moneys aud
pay seAs 70 the Treasurer, taking his rece,pt
thWeGas, ssuntsrsign all orders upon the
Trsasusss, and deliver To his successor In Of
longing 10 Ne society and he shall receive
saeA oo0psusstion ~ may be allowed by the
exscatve comnlttse.
$50. &. Il shall be the duty OF the Treas.
urss - keep all moneys belonging to the so.
cisty, asA 70 pay out the same only upon the
che President and oountersigncd by the Sec.
rotary, and at the expiration Of his office -
deliver TO his successor In office all moneys
In his hands belonging to the sooiety.