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68. from the Constitution. If a majority of the Division vote in opposition of the resolution, all further proceedings shall be stayed. Sec. 7. If two thirds of those voting are in favor of re-instating a Member who has been found guilty of violating Article 2, he shall be restored to membership, by re-signing the Constitution and paying, for the first offence, one dollar, and for the second Offence two dollars, which shall be paid to the F. S. by the meeting succeeding the vote, or the member to stand suspended untill the fine is paid. The power to re-instate, however, shall not extend over the term of one month from the time the offence was proven. Sec. 8. When the Division vote in favour of re-instatement, and the member neglects to come forward and to sign the Constitution, for one month thereafter, he may be declared expelled by a two third vote. Sec. 9. If a Division refuse to re-instate the member, he shall be declared expelled by the W. P., and the R. S. shall give the usual notice. Sec. 10. A member convicted for the third time of having violated Article 2, shall loose the privilege of re-instatement, and shall be declared expelled, and the R. S. shall give the usual notice. Sec. 11. If a Brother come forward and acknowledge that he has violated Article 2, (except it be the third offence) the Division, after erasure of name &c) may at their option re-instate him on the same evening, if two thirds of the members voting are in favour thereof. Sec. 12. An officer or representative to the Grand Division, violating Article 2, shall not be eligible to fill any official position for twelve months from the time he is re-instated. Sec. 13. A member expelled under this article shall not be eligible for membership under six months thereafter. Article 11. No alteration or addition shall be made to this Constitution, unless by a two third vote of the National Division. By-Laws Article 1. Admission and withdrawal. Sec. 1. No person shall be proposed for membership in this Division under the age of eighteen years, nor shall any Minor be proposed without the written consent of his Parents, guardian, or Master unless such Minor be acting for himself. Sec. 2. Every proposition for membership must be accompanied with the initiation fee, which, if the candidate be elected, and fail, within one month thereafter, (except in case of case of sickness or otherwise) to comply with the laws regulating the admission of new members, shall be forfeited to the use of the Division; if the candidate be rejected, the money shall be returned. Sec. 3. In balloting for members the ballot box shall be placed in full view of the W. Patriarch, and shall be examined by the W. Patriarch & W. Associates. Sec. 4. The initiation fee shall be - for each person between the age of 18 and 25 years $2.50 - From 25 to 30 years $3 - From 30 to 35 years $3.50. |
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Dorchester County Court Chattel Records, 1847-1852
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