The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-24
Religious News

TAHEtUnited Christians" is a new
rligious body which Will meet
tsmorrow at 337 Washington
~ Avenue at 8 p. m. The consti-
tuition of the organization will
be presented. Members of all denomin-
. ations viii DE welcomed. This new
body proposes to gather In all Chris
tions who will do united work for the
welfare of humanity, irrespective of
creed. The following is. the constitu-
/tion:
As united Christians who love God, the
welfare of humanity, and liberty OF wor-
ship according to the dictates OF cons
cience, we do hereby ordain and establish
this constitution.
ARTICLE L
Name.
This organization shall be known as
United Christians and shall make all nee
a ,sssary rules, regulations and bylaws net
ffhconsistent ' with the constitution.
ARTIAE II.
Three-Fold Purpose.
First-To unite all Christian believers,
regardless Of sect or creed, for mutual
= benefit. Z. y. .".
second-To encourage people to study
the Bible and obey the laws Of God
Third-To bring about more general
and .eo.operative effort for the advance
meht. of Christianity throughout the
word.
ARTICLE f:S
Circles.
Section l. Meetings shall be designated
as circles: Local, county Nistrict, state,
national and internationally
Sec. 2. Local circles may lonvene each
week; county and district circles twice a
year: state circles once a year; national
circles every three years. and the inter-
national circle every five years.
ARTICLE ".
Membership.
All persons who desire TO honor God
and do good unto their fellow men in ac-
cordance with the example and teachings
of Christ are eligible to membership.
ARTICLE V.
..,... Delegates.
= Every circle Of either class is entitled to
send to the next higher named circle one
Erepreseptative for every ten members.
"a =. ARTICLE VI.
". officers and Committees.
n Sec I. The officers shall be a president,
zone or more vice presidents, correspond
/ fng secretary, recording secretary and
y treasurer.
V ARTICLE VII.
y Duties of Oficers.
Y Sec. /. President-It shall be the duty
rof the president to preside at the circle
land supervise it's general interests; and
J may with any three mebers call special
!, meetings. due notice being given.
. -yi !; Sec. q Vice Presidents-It shall be the
hteuty of each vice president to preside in
s),turn in the absence of the president and
to assist in the work of the circle
d, " Sec. g. Corresponding Secretary-1t shall
tebe the duty of this officer to conduct the
correspondence of the circle and submit
"a report at least once year together with
S,any items of general interest.
"a A Coo ta ~ "a
Sgfhe duty of this officer to keep record OF
Isthe proceedings of the circle and notify
" the public of its meetings.
Il Sec. ). Treasurer--It shall be the duty
iNSf the treasurer to collect and hold al
moneys of the circle, paying bills only or
Keeping an exact book account and max
iting quarterly report of the same.
st ARTlCLE YJlI.., ~ ,s
w Departments of Work.
}'F When practicable there shall be the fol
&;pwing departments of work: Evangelistic
pastoral, Juvenile, Sunday school, educa
tional, benevolent and social.
- tss~.~.', ARTICLE: TX.
Support.
The circles shall be maintained by a vol
untary system of support.
ARTICLE X.
Organization.
ize a circle. Z. ''
sec,2. Each circle shall be distinguished
by number or name.
=. ARTICLE XI.
Quorum.
Seven members shall constitute a quo
rum to transact business
ARTICLE XII.
Ballot.
Officers shall be elected by ballot.
rs' ." E' ARTICLE XIII.
Term of Office.
Term Of office shall be for one year o
until successor Is installed.
-..-" 49, ARTICLE. XIV.
fr'' Unfsithfulness.
After due trial by a regular circle an,
member may be suspended or expelled 70
unfaithfulness or unchristian conduct.
ARTICLE XIV.
...,... Veterans.
Members who can show that they hav
served God twenty-one years in or out
side of a Christian circle and renal
loyal thereafter may be distinguished a
veteran Christians.
ARTICLE XVI.
Order of Business
1.NDevptianal exercises.
-'2. Reading of minutes.
3. Unfinished business.
4. Miscellaneous business.
& Reports of committees.
u General service.
T. Amendment.
~s,~ ARTI lie XVII.
Am, timents
This constitutio, may be amended by
majority vote at d regular internationa
circle.
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%;There are thirty far IS living In col
tages at the Wyoming Camp grounds
Presiding Elder Eckman, Mrs. Bloor
and Mr., freeman are there fror
Scranton, in nIeasant cottages TIL
grove is very fine. the foliage of tn
trees ~ is unusually rich, and tn
ground Is covered with grass. Excel
lent water is furnished from noun
tain spring. j.. r. Hungerford, G
TuHkhannock. runs the store an
boarding house. The delicacies of tn
season. are furnished at low prices, an
T. everybody seems happy. "A gentl
rain has laid the dust, which adds I
the luxury &C a ride in the hac
through the shaded highway from wy
soming to the camp grounds. There al
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