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7. Of the Committee on Admission and Dismission. The committee, or one of its members, shall visit the Home once each week. To this committee all applica-tions for admission shall be referred. They shall keep a book of registry, in which they shall enter the name and age of every woman or child received, the date of admission, whence and from whom received; if the woman or child has near rela-tives; note the degree of kindred, and residence of the same; ascertain whether the children have had measles, whooping-cough, or small-pox, or whether they have been vaccinated. These particulars shall be recorded, together with other cir-cumstances which may be of importance to them, or to the institution at a future day. If the child be brought by a parent, obtain his or her signature to the form provided for the same. When the children are placed out, state particularly with whom, the residence and occupation of master and mistress, and note particularly the day of removal from the Home, whether by death or otherwise. When chil-dren are placed on trial, if returned, they shall be well clothed by their employer, or he be required to pay twenty-five cents a week for as many weeks as they have served them. A promise to do so shall be made by him in writing, on his receiving the child.
8. The Household Committee, or one of its members, shall visit the Home once a week, and oftener if necessary. They shall see that its affairs are administered with order, prudence, and economy; that proper attention is paid to the habits, manners, and persons of the children, and that peace, harmony, and domestic re-ligion are cultivated. And whilst obedience is required of the children to the duly appointed officers, no corporal punishment shall be allowed. They shall also keep a book of the records of all gifts and benefits conferred on the institution, which do not appear on the Treasurer's record. They shall make weekly a call on the Matron for a report in wriiing of the same.
9. It shall be the duty of the Committee on Clothing to see that the women and children are supplied seasonably with all necessary clothing, including hats, caps, shoes, and other articles of wearing apparel, which may be needed on leaving the Home. They shall report when necessary to the Board.
10. The Committee on Education, or one of its members, shall visit the school once a week, and provide furniture, books, and whatever may be needed for the use of the school. 
11. The above named committees shall render monthly reports to the board, all of which shall be in writing, as well as all resolutions and resignations. The Exec-utive Committee shall elect three Trustees, to continue in office until their succes-sors are chosen. A special meeting of the Association may be called by the Board at any time, due notice being given.
12. These By-Laws may be amended at any regular or duly called meeting of the Association, by a vote of two-thirds of those present.

 The following named ladies are appointed to receive donations for the Associ-ation:

  Mrs. A. B. EARLE, Worcester, Mass.
  Mrs. GULIELINA HOWLAND, New Bedford, Mass.
  Mrs. WILLIAM CLAFLIN, Boston, Mass.
  Mrs. OAKES AMES, North Easton, Mass.
  Mrs. WILLIAM SPRAGUE,Providence, R. I.
  Mrs. JUSTIN S, MORRILL, Strafford, Vt.
  Mrs. EDWIN MORGAN, New York city.
  Mrs. DR. BREED, Washington, D. C.
  Mrs. CHARLES BIGELOW, Pittsfield, Mass.
  Miss MARGARET ROBINSON, Philadelphia, Penn.
  Mrs. PORTUS BAXTER, Derby Line, Vt.
  Mrs. Colonel EDWARD WRIGHT, Washington, D. C.
  Mrs. F. A. PIKE, Calais, Maine.
  Mrs. HUGH McCULLOCH, Washington, D. C.
  Mrs. J. M. S. WILLIAMS, Cambridge, Mass.
  Mrs. JOHN LYNCH, Portland, Maine.
  Mrs. WILLIS GAYLORD, New York city.
  Miss S. P. SEARLE, Onondaga Valley, N.Y.
  Mrs. J. C. DODGE, Cambridge, Mass.
  Mrs. W.E. DODGE, New York city.