The Republican journal., 1888-12-20

Inc organization of a society TO he known as The
Belfast Young Mems Christian Union was com
pleted at meeting held on the evening OF We'd
hesdav, the 18th inst The movement is very
worthy one and is receiving much attention and
encouragement from the young men of this city
The following are the constitution and bylaws of
the society with the names Of the officers elected
for the ensuing year:
|. This organization shall be called the Belfast
19nng Mems Christian Union.
H. Its objects shall he, LIST, To furnish the
young men OF Belfast and vicinity place OF pleas
ant resort where they will meet agreeable com
panlons and where the influences will be morally
bcnehclal and intellectually elevatns; ID. To pro
Floe them with opportunities for self Improvement
ana healthful recreation at small expense; Sd. To
interest ana engage them in doing good by person
ally p1actcing what is true, virtuOus and manly :;
aiding what is bcnevoen and charitable; and dis
couraSlng all that is proiane, cruel, vulgar, nem-
perate morally false or impure either in conduct
or conversation.
III. Any young man residing in Belfast or its
vicinity may become 4 member Of this Union by
majority vote of the members present at any reSu-
lar meeting of the society: and he remain a
member so long as he gives evidence of good NOR
al character and an honest purpose to ;d the or
ganization i'll carrying out its specified objects
When he ceases to comply with these conditions
his name shall be removed from the roll of mem
hership, provided it shall be ordered by 4 two
thirds vote of the members present at any regular
business meeting.
~. regular business meeting of the Union
shall be held on the second "Wednesday evening of
every month, anG that held on the second We,ines
day OF December III each year shall be an annual
meeting for hearing reports and eecting officers.
Vacancies Ill office may be filled for the balance of
Il year by appointment of the Board of Trustees.
', The officers of the society shall be preei-
tcnt, vice president secretary treasurer and three
trustees, all Of whom shall be elected by ballot
from among the members in good and regular
standing.
VI. At ali meetings Of the Union seven shall
constitute Il quorum for the transaction Of busi-
VII. This constitution may be changed or
''mendeu at any regular meeting Of the society by
a tftreefourths vote Of the members present, pro
Vlded notice of such change or amendment has
been gwen at previous regular business meeting.
Bl LAWS.
l. No one shall! become a member of this society
under 10 years of age, on without first being favor
ably reported and recommended for membership
by one of the officers OF the society.
,. No tests or conditions of creed, race, color
wealth political preference OF social prestige shall
ever he urged or councnanccd in the life or tran
sacilons of this tnion but it shall he Brother
hood of Freedom and Equality, founded upon
Conduct, Character and Mutual Goodwill
3. The strlctest example of cleanliness ana
sobricty shall be maintained by the Union in a its
doinss and departments and no tobacco or alco-
holir beverages shall ever be used at any Of its
meetings or in any Of its apartments or on its
premises; and any member tr;lnsgres essing this Il,
Law shall be deemed guilty Of having violated the
accordingly.
i. The membership fee shall he 81 90 per an
mum paid quarterly in advance. Ali other ne,cs-
sary funds shall be raised ~ hcqucst. voluntary
contribution, public entertainment or other such
legitimate means.
.. All necessary committees shall he appointed
from time to time ly the President Of tile Union
on recommendation of the members present III any
regular meeting.
The officers recently chosen are the following:
President, Charles ) Bcktorl; Vice President
"m. +. Castle; secretary, Nat. j. Pottle; Treas
ircr, Charles Luthcrs; Trustees s. a. swift Fred
Hall, George Priest.