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 178 of all meetings, shall preserve all records and papers, and shall give notice of meetings.

''Art. III. — Treasurer.'' The Treasurer shall have charge of the funds of the Alliance subject to the direction of the Executive Committee. He shall report to the Alliance at its annual meeting, and to the Board of Managers when so requested.

''Art. IV. — Executive Committee.'' The Executive Committee shall carry into effect such plans as the Board of Managers may adopt, shall recommend such plans or modifications of plans as their own study and experience may suggest, and shall direct the disbursement of the funds of the Alliance.

''Art. V. — Standing Committees.'' Standing Committees for the prosecution of various departments of work shall be appointed by the Board of Managers.

''Art. VI. — Meetings.'' There shall be an annual meeting of the Alliance on the first Monday in November, at such hour and place as may be designated by the Executive Committee. There shall also be stated meetings of the Board of Managers on the last Monday of October, January and April, the hour and place to be determined as above.

''Art. VII. — Amendments.'' These By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote at any duly called meeting of the Board of Managers.

WHY EVANGELICAL?

Happily in this age of the world there is a strong public sentiment against all intolerance and against whatever looks like a "holier-than-thou" assumption.

The alliances of local churches which are being organized by the Evangelical Alliance for the United States are placed under evangelical management; and this fact has provoked some criticism because it has been misinterpreted to indicate a spirit of assumption and intolerance.

It should be understood that the object in organizing the local alliance is not theological but wholly practical. The purpose is not to conserve doctrine (that is done by the churches)