The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-12-01

other aid, provided, we can rely on get
ting something in return--a band that
will stay" Upon this gratifying assur-
ance the was work done. II was COM
menced in proper manner, on business
basis, one that will stand The commit
tee appointed drafted the bylaws and
constitution IA here given in full:
CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE NAME AND OBJECT.
SECTION L. The name ofthe organization shall
be "The Crystal Falls Conet Band"
SECTION 2 The object OF the organization
shall be- TO secure 10 the people OF Crystal Falls
a good and permanent baud.
SECTION g. The organization shall exist ON
principles Of a corporation aggregate, holding all
Instruments uniforms etc, property OF the
organization.
ARTcLE lI.--MEMHERsIuP.
SECTION 1 no be eligible 60 membership ap'
plicants must be permanent residents of the
township OF Crystal Falls and be admitted by
ballot as hereinafter provided.
SECTION 2. Residents owning instruments may
he admitted as honorary members; provided,
however, that section three, OF article one, shall
not apply 10 their instruments.
SECTION 3. Applications for membership shah
be read by the secretary and shall require a
t,so.thir,s vote OF the regular members 20 be
accepted
ARTICLE IiI.--OFFicERs
SECTION l. The officers shall consist OF "A board
~ directors. consisting Of three members, presi-
dent, secretary, treasurer, leader sergeant ana
drum major.
srcroN ?. The officers shall be elected at the
first regular meeting and hold their term OF Office
Tor period OF one year, or until their successors
shall be elected and qualified.
ARTICLE fv.--OFFIcERs' DUTIES
SECTION l. IL shall be the duty Of the board
oi directors 20 have full control OF the organiza
tion and 20 look after the financial interests OF
the same.
SECTION 2 II shall be the duty Of the presi.
dent to preside at all meetings of the orgnniza-
ton aud other duties usually devolving upon
such officers
SECTION a. II shall Doe the duty Of the secre-
tary TO keep the records OF the Organization and
conduct the correspondence OF the same.
SECTION A. 10 shall be the duty OF the treasur-
or 10 receive aud disburse the monies OF the or
ganization according 20 the dciation OF the
board OF directors.
SECTION g. IL shall be the duty Of the leader,
At rehearsals. TO have absolute authority over
the musical department Of the organization.
SECTION O. IL shall be the duty of the sergeant
TO assume the duties OF the leader during his
absence.
SECTION a. II shall be the duty of the drum
major 20 have full control OF the drilling ex
ercises OF the organization.
ARTICLE V---AMENDMENTs.
SECTION l. Any amendment 10 the constitn
ton or bylaws may be adopted by atwo-third'
vote at any regular meeting; provided du'
r.. inp IA al
one week previous.
SECTION g Any officer or member may be re
moved upon application by petition TO th
board OF directors, setting forth the cause 10
such removal, and signed by three-fourth OF tn
members then in good standing
grcroN g. Any violation Of the constitution
or bylaws. shall be punished as the board O
directors shall advise.
BYLAWS.
Article l.--SEssloNs.
SECTION l. The board Of directors shall hay
power TO fix the time OF regular sessions OF IN
organization.
SECTION ?. The leader may caIl special se'
sons at his discretion.
srcriox 3. Extra sessions shall be called uI
on presentation OF petition TO the president
signed by a majority OF the members.
ARTICLE Il.-ErEcnoSs.
SECTION 4 The election board shall cOnalh
If the president secretary and treasurer.
sncrioN 2 When an election IL TO be held th
election board shall open the polls provided Wit
a ballot box IN which the president shall depos
such votes "A the board shall adiudee legal
SECTION a. Any member abssntine himse
from practice three successive nights shall
suspended unless excused By the board OF q
rectors upon cause shown.
srcrox A. The term. legal voter shall Decoi
strqied 90 mean any member IN good standing
SECTION g. Two members Of the board OF
rectors shall be business men OF the township
crystal Falls aud not otherwise connected VII
the Organization.
The charter members are Messfs. Al
Flewelling, james Waters, X. ;. Water
SD. Hollister, Jr.,J. l.. kimball, NJ Bu'
kirk, X. u. Hollow, A. T.. OveDshire'
Hopkins, Al. Rush and VIM. uren. Ihel
are several others who will JOIN, anon
them are Capt. Thos Bosanko, who WI
assume the leadership, Robt Uren, T. n
Atkinson, Alfred Justified and Others, :
il il safe 60 say that the band when iuil
organized will number Mt least twent
pieces The next regular meeting will
held on Monday evening, December .,
the office OF A. l.. Flewelling, az cigl
o'clock sharp. A iullattendance desired