Rules of the Thornhill Total Abstinence Society
I
That this Society shall be designated The Thornhill Total Abstinence Society, and its sole object shall be to prevent drunkenness and reclaim the intemperate by inculcating Abstinence from all intoxicating liquors.
II
That the Society shall consist of all who agree to the following pledge: “I hereby promise to abstain from Ale, Porter, Cyder, Shrub, Wine, Ginger Cordial & all other Intoxicating Liquors except as a Medicine, or in a Religious Ordinance, that I will neither give nor offer them to others and that I will discontinue all the Causes and Practices of Intemperance.”
III
That no sectarian peculiarities in religion, or party opinions in politics, shall be introduced into tracts, or by speakers at the Society’s meetings.
IV
That the affairs of this Society shall be conducted by a President, Vice President, Treasurer, or Secretary, and a Committee of not less than twenty four Members, or less if found convenient, who shall remain in office for one year.
V
That the Annual Meeting of the Society shall be held in January, when a Report of the Committees transactions shall be laid before the Meeting.