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, 5 Directors three of whom shall constitute of quorum
Art 4 Any person may become a member of this  club by paying to the Treasurer a membership fee of 25 (cents) & signing this constitution which includes the following Pledge
I do promise with the help of Almighty God to abstain from buying selling or using alcoholic or malt liquor as a beverage, &, to discourage the use & sale of the same in all honorable ways.
Art 5 Each member shall be assessed the sum of 25 (cents) on the first Saturdays or July, January, October and April payable to the Treasurer. 
Art 6. The regular meetings of this Club shall be held every Saturday night. Special meetings may be called by the Board of Directors. 
Art 7 No sectarian or political subject shall be discussed at any meeting of this Club. 
Art 8 This Constitution may be altered or amended by a three fourths vote of all the members present at a meeting

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43 , 5 Directors three of whom shall constitute of quorum Art 4 Any person may become a member of this club by paying to the Treasurer a membership fee of 25 (cents) & signing this constitution which includes the following Pledge I do promise with the help of Almighty God to abstain from buying selling or using alcoholic or malt liquor as a beverage, &, to discourage the use & sale of the same in all honorable ways. Art 5 Each member shall be assessed the sum of 25 (cents) on the first Saturdays or July, January, October and April payable to the Treasurer. Art 6. The regular meetings of this Club shall be held every Saturday night. Special meetings may be called by the Board of Directors. Art 7 No sectarian or political subject shall be discussed at any meeting of this Club. Art 8 This Constitution may be altered or amended by a three fourths vote of all the members present at a meeting