FANCIERS’ JOURNAL AND POULTRY EXCHANGE. 
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CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS 
OF THE 
FANCIERS’ PIGEON & POULTRY ASSOCIATION. 
Organized January 1 , 1874 . 
President, Paul M. Baker. Vice-President, John Tom- 
linson. Secretary , Curtis C. Gudknecht. Assistant Secre- 
tary, Edward Fling. Treasurer, Wm. Scattergood. 
CONSTITUTION. 
Article I. — The designation and style of this organiza- 
tion shall be “The Fanciers’ Pigeon and Poultry Associa- 
tion.” 
Art. II. — The object of this Association is the improve- 
ment and thorough dissemination of knowledge concerning 
the breeding of pigeons, poultry, birds, and small animals, 
to be effected by the gathering of reliable and practical in- 
formation ; the holding of fairs and distribution of awards; 
the publication of transactions, and such other means as the 
members may deem expedient. 
Art. III. — The members of this Association shall consist 
of such persons as are approved by the Association, on the 
payment of an initiation fee of $12 per annum, payable 
monthly. Any member three months in arrears shall forfeit 
his membership. 
Art. IY. — -The officers of the Association shall consist of 
a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, 
Treasurer, and an Executive Committee, the latter to con- 
sist of all the officers above designated and five additional 
members. All officers of this Association to be elected by 
ballot, at the regular annual meeting, and to hold office for 
one year, or until their successors are elected. A majority 
of votes cast shall constitute an election. Vacancies occur- 
ring during the interim shall be filled by the Executive Com- 
mittee. 
Art. V.— The first annual meeting of this Association 
shall be held at Philadelphia, Pa., time to be designated 
by the Association. 
Art. VI. — This Constitution, as well as the By-Laws of 
this Association, having been approved by a two-thirds vote 
of all the members present, at a regular meeting of the 
Association, they can only be repealed or amended by a like 
vote. 
BY-LAWS. 
Article I. — The President shall preside at all meetings 
of this Association. He will appoint all special committees, 
unless otherwise ordered by the Association ; shall call extra 
meetings at the request of five or more members of the 
Executive Committee. He shall also preside at the opening 
and closing of fairs, and on all occasions where the Associa- 
tion is officially represented. In case of the absence of the 
President, or of his inability to act, the Vice-President shall 
act j s presiding officer. 
A ’»T. II. — The Secretary shall conduct the general cor- 
respondence of the Association, and have custody of the 
same. He shall read at the meetings of the Association all 
important letters received, and the answers thereto, as copied 
in a book provided for that purpose. The Secretary shall 
annually prepare a report of the proceedings of the Associa- 
tion ; or in case of the absence of the Secretary, or of his 
inability to act, the Assistant Secretary shall act in his place. 
Art. III. — The Secretary, or Assistant, shall prepare and 
distribute all notices of meetings of the Association and of 
the Executive Committee. He shall keep the minutes of 
such meetings, and have charge of all the books and papers 
appertaining to his office. He will also keep a correct list 
of all the members of the Association, the date of their 
election, and their place of residence. He shall be the cus- 
todian of the seal of the Association, which he will only 
use under the direction of the Executive Committee, or by 
a direct vote of the Association. He will also notify all 
members of their election, as well as promptly notify mem- 
bers who are in arrears for dues. He shall collect all moneys 
for members’ initiation fees or dues, or any other moneys of 
the Association, except that received at the annual fair; all 
of which he shall keep a correct account of, and pay over to 
the Treasurer, taking the receipt of the latter for the same. 
He shall have his books, papers, and accounts always open 
for the inspection of the Executive Committee, or any one 
of its members. 
Art. IV. — The Treasurer shall be the custodian of all 
moneys belonging to the Association, from which he shall 
pay all bills when they have been audited by the Executive 
Committee. The Treasurer will keep a book in which shall 
be entered the amounts received and disbursed by him, such 
book to be at all times open for the inspection of the Execu- 
tive Committee, or either of its members. The Treasurer 
shall make general reports of the financial condition of the 
Association at the regular meetings of the Association. 
Art. V, Section 1. — The officers of the Association will 
also be officers of the Executive Committee, which will hold 
meetings at the call of five or more of its members six of 
whom are a quorum. They will have complete control and 
supervision of the affairs of the Association, and will be its 
official organ at all times and on all occasions. 
Sect. 2.— The Executive Committee shall designate the 
localities for holding the annual fairs ; and will provide suit- 
able accommodations for, give publicity to, and consummate 
the same. It shall prepare the premium lists, appoint all 
judges, receive, supervise, and promulgate their reports and 
decisions. 
Sect. 3. — The .Executive Committee will cause to be de- 
signed and executed suitable medals and diplomas, and pro- 
cure such other awards as they may deem desirable and 
expedient. It will have entire control of the annual fairs, 
in all their various details. 
Sect. 4. — The Executive Committee will make reports at 
each stated meeting of the Association. 
Art. VI. — The Order of Business shall be as follows : 
1. Reading Minutes of last meeting. 
2. Report of Secretary. 
3. Report of Treasurer. 
4. Report of Committees. 
5. Election of Officers. 
6. Unfinished Business. 
7. New Business. 
8. Discussions, etc. 
LIST OF PREMIUMS 
OFFERED BY THE FANCIERS’ PIGEON AND POULTRY 
ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA. 
GALLINACEOUS DIVISION. 
CLASS I— ASIATICS. 
LIGHT BRAHMAS. 
Best trio, $3 00 
2d “ 1 00 
3d “ ..... Diploma 
Dark Brahmas, Buff, Partridge, White, and Black Coch- 
ins same premium as Light Brahmas. 
CLASS II— DORKINGS. 
Best trio, $2 00 
2d “ ..... Diploma 
3d “ ... Highly commended 
White Dorkings and American Dominiques same pre- 
miums as Gray Dorkings. 
CLASS III— GOLDEN-SPANGLED HAM BURGS. 
Best trio, $2 00 
2d “ ..... Diploma 
3d “ .... H. commended 
Silver-Spangled, Golden-Pencilled, Silver-Pencilled, and 
Black Hamburgs same premiums as Golden-Spangled Ham- 
burgs. 
CLASS IV— POLISH FOWLS. 
WHITE-CRESTED black polish. 
Best trio, $2 00 
2d “ ..... Diploma 
3d “ . H. commended 
White Polish, Silver-Spangled Polish, Golden-Spangled 
Polish same premiums as White-Crested Black Polish. 
