MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION OF THE HAMPDEN SOCIETY OF CYNICS.

Lyell Times and Central Buller Gazette, Volume V, Issue 239, 12 September 1885, Page 2

MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION OF THE HAMPDEN SOCIETY OF CYNICS.

1. The name of the Society is, the k ' Hampden Society of Cynics." The objects for which the Society is established are :

2. To discourage as much as possible, the pernicious and ruinous practice of drinking in company, commonly termed 4 ' shouting,"

3. To raise funds by subscription and voluntary contributions, to be available in cases of accident, or sickness.

4. To encourage a social and friendly union ior mutual assistance; to further th« cause of temperance, without going to any extremes, or interfering with tlit liberty of individuals ; and thereby promoting the well-being, and prosperity of the community.

It U L E S . I. Any person may be admitted to membership, irrespective of state of health, age, creed, country or political

opinions. 11. No member shall drink intoxicating liquor, except at his own expense ; nor pay ior liquor, which any other person may drink ; neither lend or borrow money to be spent in such drink. 111. No member is to be watched, or accused, if he commits any breach of Kule No. 2, but the Committee will have the power to expel any member who is known to persist in breaking it,—after giving him due notice. > IY. The entrance fee, is Two shillings O

and Sixpence. V. The weekly subscription shall be

Sixpence. VI. Any member whose subscriptions are over three months iu arrear, shall not be qualified to vote at the Society's

meetings. VII. The Society does not bind itself to piy a member any fixed sum, or any sum ; but will dispose of the funds to members as circumstances may demand, and as the majority decides. VIII. In balloting for the admission of a candidate, a number of black balls equal to one third of the members present at the meeting, will exclude the candidate ; and in balloting for the expulsion of a member, the same proportion of black balls will expel. IX. The penalty for breaking Rule 2, is One Shilling, but as the breaker of the rule is his own accuser, and judge, the fine must be voluntarily paid, or not paid at all.

X. A member may resign at any time ; but should he wish to bt re-admitted at any future time, he shall pay a fee of Five Shillings, and be balloted for, in the

usual way. XL Youths between the ages of 14 and 21 } eais shall be admitted tree, on signing the Memorandum of Association ; and shall not be expected to pay any subscription until of age : but if youths so admitted, shall resign, or be expelled, they shall then be subject to the same regulations as those of ase. XII. No office-bearer shall receive any remuneration for his services : all offices shall by strictly honorary.