Article XI
The Funeral Charges of an Indigent Member to be Paid
by the Society Not Exceeding $150—Members to Attend the Funeral of a Deceased Member
if Requested by his Friends.
On the decease of any member of this Society whose circumstances are
insufficient to allow the expense of a decent burial (or interment) the President and
Committee of Relief are empowered to allow therefore a sum not exceeding one hundred fifty
dollars. The President shall notify the family of any deceased member that the Society
will attend the funeral if desired; in which case
Article Xll
Duties of the President—He can Grant Relief to
the Indigent Members or Widows not Exceeding $100, on Application of Committee of Relief.
Direct the Secretary to Pay all monies Voted—and Call a Special
Meeting at his Discretion, or on Application of Five Members.
The President shall keep the charter of the Society, the bonds and
receipts of the Treasurer; he shall prepare, arrange and present the business to be laid
before them at each meeting. All addresses to the Society shall be made through him, and
by him communicated to the Society, and answers returned by him. He shall regulate the
meetings in accordance with Cushing’s Manual of Parliamentary Practice; keep order
among the members, and on an equal division of any question have the casting vote. He
shall have power to grant relief to any distressed members or widows, on application
signed by three of more of the Committee of Relief, in any sum not exceeding one hundred
dollars to any one applicant. He shall authorize the Treasurer to pay all monies voted by
the Society for any purpose whatever in checks drawn upon the bank where the deposits are
kept, the same to be countersigned by the President, or Vice President, or one of the
Finance Committee. He shall call special meetings of the Society whenever he is requested
in writing, signed by five or more of the members, stating the object of said meeting, at
his discretion, and shall require all maritime members to comply with the ninth article.
He shall also see that candidates are admitted, only in compliance with Article XX.