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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 29
Admission of Members
Admission of Members.
Mr. Jones proposed—
Mr. Eales seconded—
"That Rule 6, clause 2, remain unaltered."Rejected.
- For 5 8 13 15 (4 votes).
- Against 1 2 3 4 6 7 9 10 11 12 14 10 (12 votes).
Mr. Kirton proposed—
Mr. Robertson seconded—
"That it is desirable to make some provision for breaking down the hard and fast line at present prohibiting the admission of candidates under 21 years of age."Adopted.
- For 1 2 3 4 6 7 9 10 11 12 14 16 (12 votes).
- Against 5 8 13 15 (4 votes).
Mr. Kirton proposed—
Mr. Swaffer seconded—
"That in Rule 6, clause 2, the words and figures in the fifth line, viz.:—'Less than 21 or,' be struck out, which will make the rule read thus—'They must be in good health, have worked five years at the trade, be good workmen, of steady habits and good moral character, and not more than 45 years of age. They shall not at the time of their admission belong to, or, if admitted, afterwards enter, any other trade society.' "Rejected.
- For 2 4 11 14 (4 votes).
- Against 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 15 16 (12 votes).
Mr. Harrison proposed—
Mr. Smith seconded—
"That the second clause of Rule 6 be so altered as to read as follows :—'Candidates shall possess the following qualifications:—They must be in good health, have worked at the trade five years, be good workmen, of steadyhabits, and good moral character, and not less than 20 or more than 45 years of age. They shall not at the time of their admission belong to, or, if admitted, afterwards enter, any other trade society.'"Adapted.
1st time For of voting.
- 5 7 8 12 13 15 (6 votes),
- Against 1 2 3 4 6 9 10 11 14 16 (10 votes).
2nd time For of voting.
- 2 7 4 11 12 13 5 (7 votes),
- Against 1 3 5 6 8 9 10 14 16 (9 votes).
Mr. Chandler proposed—
"That the limit of age for admission be not less than 19 or more than 45 years of age."Withdrawn.
This proposition not being seconded, was not put to the vote.
Mr. Robertson proposed—
Mr. Beasley seconded—
"That, without altering our rules at present, branches be invested with a discretionary power of admitting candidates under 21 years of age, if they are in every other particular duly qualified for admission in conformity withRule 6, clause 2. In districts in which more than one branch is established, this power shall only be exercised by the authority of a joint summoned meeting, or by a delegate meeting in the London District."Rejected.
1st time of voting.
- For 1 3 6 9 10 16 (6 votes).
- Against 2 4 5 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 (10 votes).
2nd time of voting.
- For 1 3 6 9 10 14 16 (7 votes),
- (Against 2 4 5 7 8 11 12 13 15 (9 votes).
The votes being equal, the Chairman recorded his casting vote in favour of Mr. Harrison's proposition, which was again read from the chair as the substantive motion, when
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Mr. Chandler proposed—
Mr. Robertson seconded—
"That Rule 6, clause 2, shall be so altered as to read thus: Candidates shall possess the following qualifications : They must be in good health, begood workmen, of steady habits, and good moral character, and not less than 18 or more than 45 years of age; they shall not, at the time of their admission, belong to, or, if admitted, afterwards enter into, any other trade society."Rejected.
- For 1 9 10 11 14 16 (6 votes.)
- Against 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 15 (10 votes).
Mr. Harrison's proposal was then formally put a third time, with the following result:—
- For 2 3 4 5 7 8 12 13 15 (9 votes).
- Against 1 6 9 10 11 14 10 (7 votes).
Mr. Swaffer proposed—
Mr. Kirton seconded—
"That apprentices in the last year of their engagement bo admitted, if they are in every respect eligible in conformity with Rule 6, clause 2."Adopted.
- For 1 2 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 (14 votes).
- Against 6 8 (2 votes).
Mr. Harrison proposed—
Mr, Kirton seconded—
"That it is not desirable to extend the limit of age for the admission of candidates whose age exceeds 45 years."—Carried unanimously.Adopted.