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Section 3. The recording secretarj^ shall keep a record 

 of the proceedings of the club; also the name of each 

 member, and shall on the regular last meeting of each year 

 prepare and read the names of all members; and he shall 

 have charge of the archives of the club. 



Section 4. The corresponding secretary shall conduct 

 the correspondence of the club and act as recording secre- 

 tary in the absence of that officer. He shall also render 

 such assistance to the recording secretary as that officer 

 may require in the performance of his duties. 



Section 5. The treasurer shall keep all money belong- 

 ing to the club, and disburse the same under the direction 

 of the club, according to its laws. He shall collect all fees 

 and dues of members, and shall at some time during the 

 month of December of each year notify such as are in 

 arrears and request their dues. He shall keep a correct 

 account of all moneys received and expended. 



Section 6. The librarian shall have charge of the li- 

 brary and its appurtenances, regulating the use of the same 

 by the members, according to the rules and regulations 

 prescribed. He shall make a written report of the condi- 

 tion of the library at the annual meeting, and at such 

 other times as the club may direct. He shall, within one 

 week, deliver to his successor in office the library and its 

 appurtenances, and all books, papers, and documents in 

 his possession belonging to the club. 



Article V. Elections. — All elections for officers shall be 

 by ballot, and shall be held at the first regular meeting in 

 January of each year; and their terms shall commence im- 

 mediately after their election, to continue for one year, or 

 until others are elected to fill their places. In the case of 

 vacancy occurring in any office the club shall go imme- 

 diately into an election to fill the same. A majority of all 

 the votes cast shall be necessary to a choice. 



Article VI. Metnbership. — Section i. Any person inter- 

 ested in agriculture or horticulture, and of good moral 

 standing, may become a member of this club by signing 

 this Constitution, agreeing to support all laws and regula- 

 tions made in pursuance thereof, and paying fifty cents 

 annually into the treasury. 



Section 2. Honorary membership may be conferred in 



