he beneficent and
reformatory purposes of the founder of the club, to whose bounty
we are indebted for the opportunities of instruction and amusement
the association affords us, we appoint him our Director. All
violations of Article VI., and all violations of the spirit of our
organization set forth in Article II., whether in word or in deed,
shall be reported to our Director, and the delinquent shall be
subject to such penalty as he shall determine.

ARTICLE VIII.

The hall and library shall be open every Wednesday and Saturday
afternoon, at such other times as the Director or coxswain may
order, and every evening except Sunday till nine o'clock.

ARTICLE IX.

This constitution may be altered or amended by a vote of two-thirds
of the members.

This constitution was transferred to the record book, and duly signed.
Some other business was transacted, and the meeting adjourned.

"Put on your uniforms," said Frank, as he rose from his chair, "and we
will make our first appearance."

"At twelve o'clock there will be a collation ready for you on Centre
Island, to which you are all invited," said Captain Sedley.

"Hurrah!" shouted Charles Hardy, as he rushed into the boat-room.

CHAPTER XIII

THE THUNDERBOLT

The appearance of the Zephyr Club in uniform was unique and pleasing,
and each of the members was "every inch a sailor." Uncle Ben was
delighted with the change; "they looked so much more shipshape than in
their shore togs."

"Come, Uncle Ben, we are all ready," said Frank.

"I arn't goin' with you this time."

"You must go without him to-day, Frank," added Captain Sedley. "Uncle
Ben must take the things over to the island for the collation."

"Are we to go alone?"

"Certainly."

"Hurrah!" cried Charles, who always used this word to express his
gratification.

"But, boys, you must preserve good discipline. According to the
constitution you must all obey the coxswain. And, Frank, be very
careful; don't get aground on the rocks at the north shore, and if you
go down the river, don't go too near the dam."

"I will not, father," replied Frank, who was fully impressed by the
responsibility of his position as commander of the Zephyr. "Take your
places in the boat. Tony, number them."

The doors which gave egress from the boat-house to the lake were thrown
open by Uncle Ben.

"Now, back her steady," continued Frank, standing up in the