Constitution and By-Laws of the Society. 



CONSTITUTION. 



Article I. — The name of this Association shall be The Connecticut 



POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 



Article II. — Its object shall be the advancement of the science and 

 art of pomology, and the mutual improvement and business advantage 

 of its members. 



Article III. — Any person may become a member of this Society by 

 paying into the treasury the sum of one dollar per annum. If the annual 

 fee remains unpaid for two years, the membership shall cease and the 

 name be taken from the role. 



Article IV. — Its officers shall consist of a President, First Vice Presi- 

 d "t, one Vice President from each county in the State, a Secretary, and 

 a Treasurer, to be elected annually by ballot, to hold office for one year, 

 or until their successors are duly elected. 



The President, First Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer shall 

 constitute the Executive Committee of the Society. 



Article V. — The Society shall hold its annual meeting during the 

 month of February, the time and place to be decided by the Executive 

 Committee, at which time the annuaj election of officers shall be held, 

 various reports submitted and an exhibition and discussion of fruits 

 take place; also other necessary business be transacted. Other meetings 

 for special purposes may be arranged for and called by the Executive 

 Committee whenever it is deemed advisable. Printed notice of each 

 meeting to be sent to every member of this Society. 



Article VI. — The following Standing Committees of three members 

 each, on the following subjects, shall be appointed by the President, to 

 hold during his term of office ; the appointments to be announced at 

 the annual meeting of the Society : 



Business and Legislation, Fungous Diseases, 



Membership, Nezv Fruits, 



Exhibitions , Markets and Transportation, 



Injurious Insects, Tzvo Auditors. 



Article VII. — This Constitution may be amended by a vote of two- 

 thirds of the members present at any annual meeting. 



