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Show ORGANIZATION OF UTAH NATIVE SONS SALT LAKE, Jan. 17. At l;he meet-' ing of the Native Sons pX Utah, held last night In Judge LcwI' court room In the city and county building, a constitution con-stitution for the organization was adopted, and a committee of ten was appointed to select men who will constitute con-stitute what will be known as the grand council, or the supremo body of the society. The following preamble to the constitution con-stitution clearly defines the objects of the organization: "This organization, the Native Sons nf Utah. Is created for the mutual benefit, mental Improvement and social so-cial Intercourse of its members;, to perpetuate in the minds of all native Utahus the memory of one of the most wonderful epochs In the wrld's history the settlement of the Rocky Mountain, territory to unite them in one harmonious body throughout the state bv the ties of friendship rail-tuallv rail-tuallv beneficial to all and unalloyed bv the bitterness of religious or political po-litical differences, the discussion of which is most stringently forbidden In Its meetings; to elevate and cultivate culti-vate the mental faculties; to rejoice with one another in prosperity and to extend the hands of friendship in adversity. "The alms and purposes of the organization or-ganization arc to improve the conditions condi-tions of its members by encouragement encourage-ment in business and aiding them to obtain employment, and by extending assistance in time of sickness or need: to assist in the development of the wonderful natural resources of the state; to protect the forests, conserve l"he waters and beautify the cities and towns; to preserve the romantic his-orv his-orv of Utah, to erect and encourage the erection of monuments by which to commemorate important events, to arouse loyalty and patriotism for state and country; to maintain the integrity of Utah and make her the brightest jewel lu the crown of states " The officers of tho grand council arc to bo a president, five vice presidents, pres-idents, treasurei, sorgcant-at-arms and a board of govornors, consisting of 15 members It was decided last night that the first grand council 'should meet in this city in January of noxt year, and that a meeting should be held on Jan 4 of cach year thereafter. The places for subsequent meetings will be designated des-ignated at appropriate times. A quorum of the grand council is to consist of 25 per cent of its members. mem-bers. Following are the names of the committee of 10 appointed to select the members pf tho grand council: R, B Thurrfian, Jbseph Stringfel-Iw, Stringfel-Iw, C B Irvine. J. J. Whitaker. Dana T Smith, S H. Love, C. L. Olsen, Jos. Kimball, Julian Bamberger, E. A. Rogers c It is intended to give all parts of the state representation in the first grand council Parley P, Jensen was chairman of the meeting, and Joseph A. Young secictary. |
