irman," said Charles Hardy.

Frank nodded to him to indicate that he had the floor.

"I move that a committee of three be appointed to draft and report a
constitution for the club."

"Second the motion," added Sam Harper.

The motion prevailed. Charles Hardy, Tony Weston, and Fred Harper were
nominated "at large," and chosen to serve on this committee. Leaving
the hall, they retired to the boat-room for deliberation; but the
constitution had already been prepared by Frank and Charles, with the
assistance of Captain Sedley. To make the business look more important
and dignified, Charles insisted on remaining out a few moments, during
which time they talked over the matter with Uncle Ben.

When they returned, the constitution was duly reported, and adopted
article by article.

Perhaps my young readers would not readily appreciate the moral of my
story without reading this important document; therefore I add, in
full, the

CONSTITUTION.

ARTICLE I.

This association shall be called the Zephyr Boat Club.

ARTICLE II.

The objects of the association shall be the instruction and
amusement of the members, and the acquiring of good morals, good
manners, and good habits in general.

ARTICLE III.

The officers of the club shall consist of a coxswain, as president,
and a clerk.

ARTICLE IV.

It shall be the duty of the coxswain to command the boat, to
preside at the meetings of the club, and to exercise a general
supervision over its affairs. He shall hold his office for two
weeks.

ARTICLE V.

The clerk shall keep a record of the meetings, and of all business
pertaining to the club, and shall hold his office for four weeks.

ARTICLE VI.

No member of this club shall use profane language at any time. No
member shall neglect his school, or his duties at home. No member
shall use vulgar or indecent language. No member shall provoke a
quarrel with another person, but shall do all he can to prevent
fighting and unkindly feelings one towards another. No member shall
use tobacco, or ardent spirits as a beverage, in any form. All
members shall obey the coxswain while in the boat. Any member
offending against either of the requirements of this article shall
be liable to suspension, and if incorrigible, to expulsion from the
club.

ARTICLE VII.

In order the more perfectly to carry out t