The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-30

second meeting yesterday afternoon at
the physical culture rooms for the pur
pose of arranging a city federation.
Mrs. Byron Davis, Mrs. A. H. Horton
and Mrs. w. a. Johnston composed the
committee on constitution, which was
read and voted on by sections.
The following is the constitution.
adopted by the FederatiOnS. The by
laws will be voted upon and the perma-
nent officers will be elected a the next
meeting Monday afternoon, when a full
representation of the clubs is urged:
Constitution.
ARTICLE NAME
The name of this organization shall
be the Federal ton of Clubs of Topeka
and vicinity.
ARTICLE II-OBJECTS.
The objects Of this Federation shall
be mutual helpfulness, a better acquain-
lance in the different clubs and indiVi-
duals represented, united effort in any
proposed work looking toward a higher
development, broader culture of it's
members or the betterment of human
ity.
ARTICLE III-OFFICERS.
Section l. The officers of this Fedora
ton shall be, President, two vice presi-
dents, recording secretary, correspond
ing secretary and treasurer, who shall
be elected by the board of directors.
Section 2 No member shall hold
more than two offices a t a time, and one
year shall constitute the limit of any
officers service. After an interval of
one year from the expiration of term
of service, any officer shall be eligible
to reelection.
Section 3. Any office vacated during
the year shall be filed to the end of the
term by the board of directors.
Section 4. All officers shall make a
written report at the annual meeting.
Section 5. The officers of the Fedora
ton shall be elected by ballot, and their
duties shall be the same as belong to
their respective Offices in all societies.
ARTICLE IV-DELEGATES AND d.
RECTORS.
Section 1. Each club belonging to this
Federation shall be entitled to two del
egates, and any club having more than
Is members shall be entitled to one ad-
ditional delegate for each additional 10
mem berS.
Sec. 2. The delegates and the officers
of this Federation shall constitute a
board of directors, whose term of office
shall be one year.
transact the business of the Federation
and keep general oversight of its inter-
ests, and have access to its books at all
times.
Sec. A. Special meetings Of the board
of directors may be called by the presi-
dent upon request of three members
ARTICLE V.-MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 1. This Federation shall consist
of such organizations and individuals
of Topeka and vicinity as shall desire
to enter into the Federation and shall
comply with the requirements herein
after stated.
Sec 2. Any club desiring membership
should make application to the cores
ponding secretary, such application to
be accompanied by copy of their con-
StitutiOn and bylaws.
Sec. 3. Any person who is not a mem
Der of an eligible club may become an
associate member by filing an apphca-
ton together with character credentials
with the corresponding secretary.
Sec. 4. Clubs and associate members
shall be admitted to membership in this
Federation by vote of the board of di-
rectors. a two-third vote of those pres
ent and voting being necessary to cleo
ton.
ARTICLE vI-DUES.
Sec. 1. Each club shall pay. in ad-
vance, annual dues to the Federation
its membership, and no delegate shall
be entitled to vote until the annual
dues of the club represented are paid.
Sec ?. Each associate member shall
pay a membership fee of one dollar per
annum.
ARTICLE vII.-MEETINGS.
There shall be five meetings of the
Federation during the year, one of
which shall be the annual meeting.
ARTICLE IX.-AMENDMENTS
This constitution may be amended at
directors by a twO-thirds vote of those
present and voting: Provided, public
notice Of proposed amendment has been
given at the previous meeting.
Miss Lucy Kingman is temporary
chairman and Mrs. w. A. McCarter,
temporary secretary.
The delegates from the various clubs
We're: Shakespeare club, Mrs. L. H.
Crandell; Atlantean, Mrs. w. A John
ston and Mrs. J. c. McClintock; Spald-
ing reading circle, Miss Irene Horner:
Modern Literature, Miss Maud Ranney
and Miss Caro- Penfeld; POrtia. Mrs. l.
H Strickler and Mrs. D. c. Tillotson;
Topeka Daughters of the American
Revolution Mrs. A. H. Horton and Mrs
Van Tassel Graves: Golden Rule, Mrs
c. L. Blood; In Temporal, Mrs. Chas
King; Ladies' Music club. Mrs w S
Charles and Mrs. F. P. MacLennan:
Conversation, Mrs. A. H Thompson
and Mrs. Dell keizer; Caledorean, Mrs.
@. Fl. Worthington and Mrs.John Brad