e of the number be elected to officiate as judge of the Boston
terriers. Monthly meetings are held which are always exceedingly
interesting and instructive.

The officers are elected by printed ballots sent to all members of the
Club, who mark and return them. They consist of the president,
vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. The executive committee consists
of the officers (ex officio) and three others.

The Club gives a specialty show yearly in Boston and is the largest and
greatest of one breed fixtures; the dog being, in fact, one of the largest
supporters of the dog shows in the country. Cups and medals are offered at
most of the bench shows for competition among the members, and at the
Ladies' Kennel Association shows a cup and medal were offered, open to all
exhibitors of Boston terriers.

In view of the fact that so many Boston Terrier Clubs are starting up all
over the country, and even beyond, the following Order of Business,
Constitution, By-Laws, and Official Standard, can safely be taken as
models:

ORDER OF BUSINESS.

1. Calling meeting to order.

2. Roll call.

3. Reading of minutes.

4. Reports of officers.

5. Reports of standing committees by seniority.

6. Reports of special committees.

7. Communications.

8. Applications for membership.

9. Election of members.

10. Election of officers.

11. Unfinished business.

12. New business.

13. Welfare of the Club.

Under this heading is included remarks and debates intended to
promote the interests of the Club and the Boston terrier in
general.

14. Adjournment.

CONSTITUTION.

ARTICLE I.

NAME.

This Association shall be known as and called the Boston Terrier
Club.

ARTICLE II.

OBJECT.

The object of the Club shall be to promote and encourage the
breeding and improvement of the Boston Terrier Dog, as defined
by its standard.

ARTICLE III.

MEMBERSHIP.

SECTION 1. Applications for membership must be accompanied by
the membership fee and endorsed by two members, and made at
least seven days before action by the Club, to the secretary or
a member of the membership committee, who shall refer it to said
committee for investigation.

SEC. 2. Any member can resign from the Club by sending his
resignation to the secretary in writin