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be at all times open to the inspection of any member of the As- 
sociation. 
Sec. 3. He shall do his utmost to have the Fruit reach the mar- 
ket in the best possible condition, and in all ways promote the best 
interests of the Association. 
Sec. 4. He shall be required to give a good Bond, in such a sum 
as the Board of Directors shall determine, for the faithful perform- 
ance of his duties and that he will honestly account for all moneys 
coming into his handsas said Agent and disburse the same to those 
to whom they rightfully belong. 
ARTICLE VII. 
SEc. 1. The manner of shipping the Fruit, in general terms, shall 
be as follows: Each member of the Association wishing to ship 
Fruit shall deliver the same as directed by the Agent, each grower 
being required to have his or her name plainly stenciled on their 
crates. 
Sec. 2. All the Fruit received on any day, from different growers 
shall be treated alike in all respects, and shall be shipped to points 
where wanted, irrespective of who raised the same, and each day’s 
shipment shall be treated as an entirety. Every grower who con- 
tributed to said shipment shall be entitled to his or her share of the 
proceeds of said day’s sale, in proportion to the number of crates 
shipped by said grower. a 
Sec. 3. All members of this Association shall have the right to 
dispose of Fruit raised by him or her to local dealers or other par- 
ties; provided they do not sell Fruit to parties to ship so as in any 
manner to come into competition with shipments of the Associa- 
tion. 
ARTICLE VIII. 
SEc. 1. The standing committeee of the Association shall be as 
follows: A committee on By-Laws; a committee on Transportation 
and Shipping Facilities; acommittee on Grievances. 
SEc 2. All standing committees shall consist of three members 
and shall be appointed by the President. 
ARTICLE IX. 
SEc. 1. The annual meeting shall be held on the second Monday 
of January in each year. 
SEc. 2. The regular meetings of this Association shall be held on 
the second Monday of each month, at 7:30, P. M. 
SEc. 3. Special meetings may be called by the President at any 
time, and shall be called by him at the request of the Board of 
Directors. 
SEc. 4. Notice of any special meeting shall be given by publica- 
tion ina weekly paper, published in the city of Ripon, or by mail, 
which notice shall contain a statement of the matter to be presented 
at such special meeting. 
SEc. 5. No other business shall be transacted at any special meet- 
ing than shall be stated in such notice. 
SEC. 6. Five members shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. 
