The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-10-02
CONsTITlITlON AND BY-LAWs


Whereas, the Howard literary club was
organized as an independent body for the
purpose hereinafter mentioned, and to
more thoroughly unite and strengthen
the bonds of fellowship, promote its gen.
eral interests, and Announcements, we
adopt the following constitution and by
laws:
ARTICLE little, OBJECT AND POWERS.
Sec. l. The name of this organization is the
Howard literary club.
Sec. .. The object of this club shall be to
establish sociability; strengthen good morals
in society; increase desire for mind improve
ment and literary attainments and TO extend
the work Of reformation.
Sec. 3. This club shall have the exclusive
right to originate and regulate the means of its
own support; to select and secure the medium
of communication, through which promote
Its usefulness in the good work for humanity
and transact all business in behalf OF, and for
the advancement OF the club.
Membership.
ARTICLE II.
Sec. I. All persons of good moral character
who interested in the objects of this organ
izatiOn, and are willing to work in accordance
Herewith are eligible 10 membership.
Sec. ?. All applications for membership
shall be made to the secretary, with reference
and when approved by the executive COM
IulLlces dDpllGEuls bIUl De eDrOlle0 as meTn-
bers, upon compliance with the rules of the
order
See 3. All members of the II. L. c. in good
standing shall share equally in benefits and
privileges, and it shall be the duty of each
member to seek, by example, by word, and by
pen, to promote the objects and interests of the
club.
ARTICLE HI-oFFICERs.
See. 1. The officers OF this organization shall
consist Of president, first and second vice
presidents, recording and corresponding secre-
tarles, treasurer, reporter or speaker, and an
executive committee OF three with two assist
ants, and such other standing or special COM
mlttees as may from time to time be found nee
essary.
Sec. ?. The officers shall be elected annually
by written ballot of all members voting, both
present and absent as further provided in by
laws. No officer shall be eligible to the same
Office for more than two consecutive years ex-
cept to the executive committee
ARTICLE Iv-DUTY OF OFFICERS.
Sec 1. The president shall preside at all
meetings, appoint officers TO fill vacancies give
the casting vote in case of a tie, call special
meeting upon written request of the executive
committee, attest all drafts orders on the
treasury and no draft order for the expendi-
ture of money shall be legal or permitted ex-
cept with such attestation and shall keep a
general oversight of all that pertains to the
advancement OF the interests os the club.
Sec. 2 1t shall be the duty of the vice presi-
dents to second the efforts of the president and
in his absence or on his request shall perform
all duties devolying upon the president.
Sec. 3. The recording secretary shall keep a
roll of the names. mons de plume and address
OF all members; keep a record of the death of
members and announce the same; shall keep a
record of all business meetings Of the club:
conduct its business correspondence; call meet
ings when ordered by the president; receive.
attest and turn over to the Judges al annual
fTrrr all ho1i ~
such other business as may be directed from time
10 time: and shall make out full report Of all
doings of the club to be submitted TO the club
at its annual meeting, and at the close of his or
her term, turn over to their successor in Office
all books aid papers and minutes belonging or
relating TO the club. Communications 10 either
of the secretaries must be accompanied by
stamp.
Sec. 4. 1t shall be the duty of the CORE
spending secretary to answer all inquiries con-
corning the interest and motives of the society.
Sec. 8. The treasurer shall receive all mon.
eys accruing to the club; sign all drafts or
orders the funds of the club; and shall keep
full and complete account of all moneys re-
ceived and paid out: and make a full report of
the same with date and object of expenditure
at annual meeting; and at the close of his or
her term, turn over oil funds, books and papers
belonging or relating to the club as above pro-
vided in the case of the secretary.
Sec 6. II shall be the duty of the executive
committee to consider the qualifications Of Ier-
sons appl ying for membership and notify the re-
c0rding secretary of its decision; 10 invest-
gate and adjust any difficulties that may arise
or report the same 20 a business meeting for
settlement; shall nominate candidates for pres
ident, first and second vice-presidents, record
ing and financial secretary and treasurer, Sc
lecting not less than two members for each
Office. and announce the same at least one
month prior TO the annual meeting. Such nom
nations shall be made from the adyices OF those
preferred By the different members Of the So