SEC. 2. [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 also be their duty to examine the books of the Treasurer at the close of his term of office. It shall further be their duty to perform such duties as the secretary may direct.

SEC. 3. [Finance, Ways and Means Committee.] It shall be the duty of the Finance, Ways and Means Committee to suggest ways and means for raising funds and paying debts, and when directed by the society shall assist the Treasurer in the collection of special levies and subscriptions.

SEC. 4. [Membership Committee.] It shall be the duty of the Membership Committee to consider all names proposed for membership and to report such as they approve to the secretary. This committee shall meet weekly and shall exercise a general supervision over the securing of new members.

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; provided it shall require a four-fifths vote of the society to amend Section two (2) of Article I, and this article. Said addition or amendment must be handed to the secretary in writing, and must lie upon the table one week for a second reading.