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63. the same time empowering them to make such By-laws as do not contravene it or the rules of order. Rule 27. Preamble. We whose names are annexed desirous of forming a Society to shield us from the wils of intemperance afford Mutual Assistance in case of sickness and elevate our Characters as men - do pledge ourselves to be governed by the following Constitution and By-laws. Constitution. Article 1. Name. This Association shall be known as Cambridge Division N.o 59 of the Sons of Temperance of the state of Maryland. Article 2. Pledge. No Brother shall make, buy, sell, or use as a leverage any spirituous or Malt Liquors, wine or cider.* Article 3. Officers. The officers shall consist of a W. P., W. A., R. S., A. R. S., F. S., T., C., A. C., A. C., J. S., ^&^ O. S. - all of whom shall be elected by ballot every three months, Viz: last regular meetings in September, December, March & June; and installed the first regular meetings in October, January, April and July. Article 4. Duties of Officers. Sect. 1. It shall be the duty of the W. P. to preside in the Division, enforce a due observance of the Constitution & By-laws, and exact a compliance to the rules & usages of the Order; to see that all Officers perform their respective duties; appoint all committees and Officers not otherwise provided for; give the casting vote on all matters before the Division when a tie may occur; inspect & announce the result of all balloting or other votes; direct the R. S. to call Special meetings when application shall be made in writing by five members of the Division; draw upon the T. for all sums necessary to pay the benefits provided for by the Constitution and By-laws, and other appropriations made by the Division. He shall on the night he vacates the Chair, see that the quarterly returns are prepared for the Grand Division, and the per Centage appropriated & forward the same in time for the quarterly session, certified by him with the seal of the Division. He shall perform such other duties as the Division or his charge shall require of him. Sect. 2. It shall be the duty of the W. A. to render the W. P. such assistance as he may require of him, and in the absence of the W. P. the W. A. shall perform his duties. Sect. 3. The R. S. shall keep a fair and impartial record of the proceedings of the Division; write communications; notify all Subordinate Divisions not more than ten miles from its place of Meeting, within one week after of the name, occupation and residence of every person suspended, rejected or expelled from this Division. He shall fill up certificates; notify meetings when ordered by the W. P.; attest to all * The following resolution explanatory of the pledge of the order was unanimously adopted at a recent session of the National Division: Resolved that the National Division hereby declare that the true intent and meaning of the Pledge is to prohibit the Manufacture, purchase, sale and use of all Alcoholic or intoxicating liquors as a beverage, whether enumerated by name in the pledge or not. M. W. S. |
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