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LAWS OF MARYLAND,

rules and regulations, which a majority of its mem-
bers may deem proper, not inconsistent with the con-
stitution or laws of this State or of the United States,
to sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, in any
court of law or equity in this State, and shall have a
common seal with power to change and alter the
same as often as they may deem it expedient, and
shall have power to enjoy all and every right and
privilege incidental and belonging to corporate bodies
according to the laws of this State.

Elect officers.

SEC. 3. And be it enacted, That the said State
Grange may elect and appoint officers and agents,
with certain prescribed duties, as by its constitutions
and by-laws may be directed, shall be able and com-
petent in law to have, hold and enjoy, and shall have
power to change and convey such real and personal
estate as it may deem proper to acquire.

Limitation.

SEC. 4. And be it enacted, That this act shall be in
force for thirty years, and that on the expiration or
dissolution of said corporation, the estate thereunto
belonging shall not escheat but shall be invested in
those of its members as shall be entitled thereto, by
direction of the constitution and by-laws aforesaid.

In force.

SEC. 5. Be it enacted, That this act shall take effect
from the date of its passage.

Approved March 22, 1876.