Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
THE GOVERNORS CLUB
 \ TEMPERANCE SOCIETY
An Institution for Influencing Human
 Beings to Exercise Sself- Control.

C. w Post of Battle Creek, Mich. whose energy has been noted in more ways than one. has entered the tenn perance field. He has organized what is known as The Governors Club" of which the officers are: C. W. Post. president: C. Syer, secretary; F. G. Evans. treasurer, Central National bank of Battle Creek. cashier. Anybody can join the club. make his own rules to a great extent. and enforce the penalties against himself for their vio- lation. No violation. no expense. The founder of the club has sent copies of the membership agreement broadcast over the land. together with d circu- lar letter setting forth the need of greater temperance in all things and the desirab bility of the Governors club as an influence for the promotion of temperance The club is not in oppo- sition to prohibition, which it endorses for those who prefer to be total ab stainers. but it recognizes individual liberty in the matter and seeks to strengthen those who prefer to be their own governor and be temperate with out total abstinance. and all men agree that temperance is good thing whether prohibition is or not. Here are the provisions of the membership agreement. which includes the consti- tuition. bylaws and rules of order of the society:
 The purpose of this club is to culti- vate moderation and temperance based upon strength of character. integrity and personal honor.
 The club suggests a maximum use of stimulating beverages and tobacco con- sistent with the requirements of the member. earnestly recommending a maximum not to exceed two portions of each per day and this maximum is de- fined as the accepted standard of the club
 Recognizing q variety in individual temperament and taste, it is permissi- ble for the signer to establish his own rule of practice with thoughtful real ization of the physical and mental ad- vantages of well defined moderation.
 The undersigned therefore agrees to restrict his use of alcoholic or malt beverages to. two ordinary DOT tions of either (not of both) or...-.. of each and. .... portions of tobacco in any form each day of twenty-four hours or payment of s1 for each DOT ton used in excess as an alternative.
 Don't waste time setting a wide open limit that would require no develop ment of the restraining power of the Governor
 Fix it less than the club standard of t,vo portionS if vol1 cau live to that
 total discontinuance is worthy of careful consideration and if that posi- ton be desired by the member write No" in each of the blanks.
 Report and remittance to be made within three days of each excess. The income shall be used to cover expenses; the surplus for charity.
 There shall be no entry fee or dues, other than the dues herein defined for use of the alternative.
 Officers shall serve without salary.
 Membership may be discontinued the eighth day after notice has been mailed to the secretary.
 I. the undersigned. agree to the rules and regulations herein defined, and up- on signing my name do solemnly affirm pletely obey them.
 This convenant is with my Higher Self and with the members of the Governors Club. and rests solely but sufficiently upon my Sacred Personal Honor.
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