The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1894-02-02


DR.. Fish, President Loucks. Col. 8. M. Owen
Rev. D. P. Gllddon, Gen. Paul vandervoort,
Mrs. Emma A. Cranmer and H. n. Potter gave
us speeches that would have honored any plat
form. During the progress Of the enoampment
special meeting was held to organize and
perpetuate an association after the plan of the
literary Chautauquas but having for its pur-
pose, 10 stated In the accompanying constitu-
ton, the discussion of economic questions,
and the promotion of the interests of the in
dustrial classes The constitution 10 the ont
line of the organization. We propose to hold
yearly encampments of week or ton days da
ration and procure the highest attainable tai.
emit, To do this we need help or rather the co.
poratiOn. of other localities in the state through
the organization Of similar associations and
the encouragement Of speakers that they may
enabled to pass from one to another Of the
meetings The expense il one OF the chief
difficulties to be met by such an inshtuti0n.
Able speakers cannot afford to spend their time
gratuitously. It il believed thai several asso
Citations can obtain better talent by sharinein
the cost than can be obtained by one alone.
To this end We invite the cooperation of the
various county alliances and others interested,
in the various parts OF the state So far we
have heen quite successful in raising funds to
meet expenses Various concessions, such ~
Merry-go -rounds, refreshment stands, bowery,
etc., have chiefly met our expenses. Our idea
Is that other counties or localities organize ~
we have done and join with us in procuring
speakers and paying them. We invite cOrres-
poAdence-address me at Columbia, s. d,
The Crisis of our fate is upon us. II we do
not shape or assist in shaping our destinies it
will be done for US, and done by those who will
profit themselves by our supineness I'VE
must educate" There are many organizations
that have helped SO far. Let us use all means
A lecture platform for the study of economies
brought to the common people is potent one.
Organize
B. ABBorT,
Columbia s. D, r
Constitution.
This organization shall be Anown as the
Brown County Industrial Chautauqua Assosia-
ton,
OBJECT.
Its object shall be the discussiu. of economic
of the industrial classes.
MEETINGS AND LOCATION
This Association shall hold meetings annual
~ On the third Wednesday of June each year
ana be permanently located at Ever sons grove
in Brown county South Dakota.
OFFICIAL ORGANIZATION AND CONTROL.
This>Association shall be managed and con.
troled by board of eleven directors who
shall be elected annually by the members Of
the association at its annual meetings.
The board of directors shall be empowered
to fill all vacancies occurring in tho board and
to manage the entire business of the AssOcis-
ton.
At their first meeting after election they shat
elect from their own number q president, sec.
rotary and treasurer who shall hold their term
of office for the ensuing year.
The president shall preside at all meetings Of
the Association and board of directors.
The secI etary shall keep record of all meet-
ings and proceedings, receipts and expendi-
lures.
The treasurer shall receive and pay out ii
funds upon order of the executive committee
Of board Of directors.
The members OF the board of directors present.
at any meeting of which due and regular no.
tice has been given shall constitute q quorum,
or the transaction of business. :
MEMBERsH1P.
ANY person upon the payment OF membsr.
ship fee of one dollar NAV become q member,
Of this association.