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THE THIRD POWER 



Article XI. Charter. 



The fee for a charter for a local union shall be one dollar, 

 payable to the National Union. 



Article XII. Seal. 



The seal of a local union shall be the name of the society, 

 with the town, state and number and the word seal added. 

 The cost will be charged to the local union. 



Article XIII. Amendments. 



These by-laws may be amended at any regular meeting, 

 providing the amendment is voted favorably. It is expected 

 that each local union will enact such additional laws and 

 change these laws, as will best serve the condition existing in 

 their district. 



Article XIV. Time of Meeting. 



The regular meeting of this union shall be held on the 



day of each (week or month), at o'clock. 



Seven members shall constitute a quorum. (Where the union 

 owns its meeting place it is recommended that the room be 

 kept open constantly for the use of the members.) 



Article XV. Settlement of Disputes. 



Litigation is to be discouraged, and in no case shall mem- 

 oers of the American Society of Equity enter into litigation at 

 law with each other, or a member against a non-member, 

 until the matter is presented to the union and its good offices 

 used to settle the difference, except when delay will be detri- 

 mental. 



Any member violating this provision shall be liable to ex- 

 pulsion. 



Article XVI. Withdrawals. 



Any person may withdraw by making his desire known pre- 

 vious to calling to order of any meeting and being present at 

 the meeting, when the demand will be considered in the regu- 

 lar order of business. Unless the applicant is persuaded to 

 continue a member, permission to withdraw shall be given by 

 the President. All dues are to be paid up to time of with- 

 drawal. 



Article XVII. Payment of Money. 



All orders for warrants must be signed by both the Presi- 

 dent-Treasurer and the Secretary. 



Article XVIII. Records, Reports, Notices. 

 It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep a record of all 



