On June 17 last, it continues, a general meeting was held when certain members sought to revert to the former system, and heated arguments took place. The petitioner says in this connection that the committee-men brought "unlawful oppression" to bear upon those who have declared to become members of the Association, and goes fon to set forth in sections the abuses of the members of the committees:
Admission to the bar, itis alleged, restricted and practice missible only after a person has been recommended by the committee-men. This is described as oppressive and absurd. The committee-men_mon-opalize the whole work and corruptly exercise, their office at their own The rigid demand for subseriptions to the building fund is another instance of their corruption. This matter has not been brought up before the general meeting for aproyal but the members of the committees have been demanding and actually accefiting subscriptions from members. It is even made a condition precedent to a person being admitted to the Associ 1 materials, design and workmanship of the badges, they are not worth over $2 per set. The committee-men have decided to collect from each member 4 per set. ° Of course, it is a good business proposition but what are the committee-men going to do with the earnings?" the petitioner pertinently asks.
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