Palladian Yearbook 1886-1887_17

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ings of the society, and report to the Treasurer before the next regular meeting the names of all persons fined, to arrange the programme for each meeting, to assign performances, and to draw all orders on the treasury.

SEC. 6. [Historian.] It shall be the duty of the Historian to furnish a history of the society from its organization, also such personal history of former members as may be of interest to the society.

SEC. 7. [Corresponding Secretary, as amended May 1, 1885.] It shall be the duty of the Corresponding Secretary to attend to such correspondence as the society may direct, to collect and keep all printed matter concerning the Palladian Society, and place the same scrap-book; also to have charge of an be accountable for Palladian property. The money expended for papers containing such articles shall be paid by the society.

SEC. 8. [Treasurer.] It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive and disburse all moneys and to keep an accurate account of all receipts and disbursements, to pay no bills until allowed by the Executive Committee and upon a written order from the Secretary, signed by the President. He shall make a report to the society at the close of his term of office and turn over all moneys in his hands to his successor in office.

ARTICLE III.—COMMITTEES.

SECTION 1. [Committees.] The standing committees shall be: "Literary," "Executive," and a committee on "Finance, Ways, and Means," each to consist of three members.

SEC. 2. [Duties of Literary Committee.] It shall be the duty of the Literary Committee to suggest three questions for debate, the questions to be provided at least two weeks previous to debate.

SEC. 3. [Executive Committee.] It shall be the duty of the Executive Committee to excuse all fines presented to them upon good and sufficient reasons; also to keep a record of and report the same to the Treasurer. In case they refuse to excuse said fines, an appeal may be made to the society. It shall further be their duty to perform such duties as the Secretary may direct.

ARTICLE IV.—DUES.

SECTION 1. [As amended January 18, 1884.] The dues of each member of this society shall be fifty cents for each term after the one in which said member is admitted.

ARTICLE V.—AMENDMENTS.

SECTION 1. [Amendments.] Any addition or amendment to this Constitution or By-Laws of this society shall require a two-thirds vote of the society. Said addition or amendment must be handed to the Secretary in writing, and must lie upon the table one week for a second reading.

Title
Palladian Yearbook 1886-1887_17
Description
Yearbook
Date
1886-1887
Source
Palladian Literary Society
RG 38/03/06
Periodical: Box: 9
Folder: 5
Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
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