Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-28

that the main question was To get the district
societies started. and that the constitutions
could be amended later. Several of the la
dies then briefly gave their opinion on the
constitution. and it was sn amended that
membership was gained by contribution of
any sum, and each ward society need
have but one officer
4 vote was then taken on the constitu-
tion and i was adopted as follows:
Y CONSTITUTION
OF the - District Auxiliary Society of the
Associated Charities of Springfield
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION !. The membership of this So
ciety shall consist of all persons resident
within the district who have contributed or
agreed to contribute to its funds during the
current fiscal year.
OBJECT.
SEC. ,. Its object shall be to thoroughly
investigate the condition of the destitute
within the ward and cooperate with the
Associated Charities i'll accomplishing the
end ot its organization by rendering such
assistance therein a. may from time Ia time
be required. No pscuniary relief shall he
distributed bS this Society. but all monies
and property collected and received by il
shall be paid and delivered to the proper
officer of the Associated Charities.
MEETINGS.
SEC. 3. The stated meetings of the Society
shall be held at such time and place as may
be provided by its bylaws, but the annual
meeting shall be held at such time as the
board of trustees of the Associated Charities
shall appoint.
Other meetings shall be held on the cali
of the executive committee OF president.
and those who attend at the meetings shall
constitute a quorum.
OFFICERS.
SEC. 4. The officers of this society shall |
be a president and such ether officers as
may be Hescribed by its bylaws.
The president shall perform the duties ,
usually appertaining to the office of presi- /
dent. secretary and treasurer. and in addi- /
ton thereto. shall subdivide the wards into !
districts and appoint such committees for /
each district as will secure in the interest /
of the society a visitation of each family (
within the district at least once year, and /
thorough investigation into the condition .
of each destitute family or person within /
the ward. together with such frequent Wis
itation of them as may be necessary to et-
feet the purpose Of the Associated Charities
and prompt report of the result of such
10 the proper officer OF said
Associated Charities.
All officers shall be elected at organi-
zation of the society, and thereafter At its
annual meeting and shall hold his office
for one year and until his successor is
elected.
The president shall keep record of the
and make full reports Ia the So
riety at its stated and called meetings.
Sec. :. The society may adopt at any of
its stated or called meetings. such bylaws
not inconsistent with this constitution as
may be necessary 10 accomplish its objects
and from time to time alter and amend the
same.
AMENDMENT.
Sec. 6. This constitution may he amended
by the board of trustees of the Associated
Charities of Springfield.
The districts correspond, for the present.
10 the wards, the first district being the first
ward. etc
On motion of Mr.. Whiteley. j. S. Shew-
alter was made temporary secretary and
of the association.
After an i.formal discussion of the man
ler of organizing the several wards. Amos
Whiteley moved that the ladies present con-
fer and announce the name of lady in
each ward TO Mr.. Warren, who shall call
meeting in her ward. Carried
The ladies reported as follows:
First ward-Miss Mary Cumming.
Second ward Mrs. Bowman.
Third ward-Mrs. HANNA.
Fourth ward-MrS. John Foos.
Fifth II
Sixth ward-Mrs. J. II. S. Guy.
Seventh ward-Mrs Hughes
Eighth ward-Mrs. W. c. Stilwen
Ninth ward-Mrs. Martin l.. Grant
Mr.. Bowman moved that the ladies
lamed report TO Mr.. Warren the time and
'lace of their respective ward meetings. and
hat he be requested TO announce the meet
ngs in the papers of the city. Carried.
Mr.. Bowman was requested to procure
he printing Of copies of the amended con-
for the Use of the ladies of the
eyeral wards.
The following places We're designated for
he ward meetings:
First ward-Dr. RodSerS's residea
Second ward-First Presbyterian Church
Third neutrality-suspicious. church.
Fourth ward-John Foos's residence.
Fifth ward-St Paul church.
Sixth ward-Mrs. Guys, 2s9 South Lime
tone.
Seventh ward-Second Lutheran church.
Eighth ward-Mrs. w. c. Stilwell. 35l
Sorth Limestone
Ninth ward-C. NJ NichoIss. 1914 West
The Fifth and Eighth ward meetings will
Ne at p. IN. Tuesday, and the rest of the
meetings on Monday afternoon.
The mayor moved that the board of trus-
ees hold meeting next Wednesday after
oon. at half-past two o'clock, in the lee
ure room of the Congregational church. and
he motion was carried. The board EN-
races the mayor, the president of the city
ouncil, a member of the township trustees.
nd the presidents of the several ward or
aniZatiOns.
Mr.. Warren took the chair and stated
nat, in spite of his varied and pressing
uties. he would undertake the work as
igned him, and do the best he could.
Mr.. Warren requests the GLoBE-REPUB-
&c to invite the ladies of the several wards
D attend the meetings mentioned in the
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