BY-LAWS OF THE FITCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY. ARTICLE I.-NAME. This society shall be called the FITCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY. ARTICLE II.-—OBJECTS. Its objects shall be the prosecution of historical and antiquarian research, the collection and preservation of books, pamphlets, papers and relics, illustrating history or progress, especially such as relates to Fitchburg and the neighboring towns,-the publication from time to time of the results of such research, and the holding of such real estate as may be desirable for the purposes of the society. ARTICLE III.-OFFICErs. 1. The officers of the corporation shall consist of an Executive Committee of five members, a Treasurer, a Clerk and a Librarian, all of whom shall be elected by ballot, and hold office for the term of one year, and until their successors are chosen. The Treasurer, Clerk and Librarian, or any one or more of them, may be elected from the members of the Executive Committee if desired. 2. A President of the Executive Committee, who shall also be the President of the Corporation, shall be elected by the Executive Committee from among its own number, as soon as convenient after its election. Not exceeding two Vice-Presidents may also be elected by said Executive Committee from its own members. All vacancies in any office shall be filled by the Executive Committee. ARTICLE IV.-DUTIES OF OFFICERS. 1. It shall be the duty of the President to preside at the meetings of the society. In his absence it shall be the duty of the First Vice |