CHAP. 357.—An ACT to incorporate the association of the survivors
. of the Clarke cavalry.

Approved March 1, 1886.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
Jos. McK. Kennerly, R. O. Allen, Nathaniel Willis, Wm. A.
Riely, Wm. T. Milton, J. S. Ware, M. R. P. Castleman, Pro-
vince McCormick, Cyrus McCormick, A. Moore, Jr., and such
other surviving members of Company ‘‘D,’’ Sixth Virginia
Cavalry Confederate States army, as may be associated with
them, be and they hereby are constituted a body corporate,
under the name and stvle of the Association of the Survivors
of the Clarke Cavalry, and by that name may sue and be sued,
contract and be contracted with, and do every act necessary to
enjoy the powers conferred by this charter.
2. The object of this association shall be the promotion of
social intercourse among its members, providing for the wants
of the indigent members and their families, and preserving and
perpetuating the memory ‘of such citizens of the county of
Clarke, as lost their lives in the service of the Confederate
States of America.

3. The association may hold real estate not exceeding one
acre, and erect thereon such memorial. monuments as they
desire.

4. The association shall have power to adopt a constitution
and by-laws, rules and regulations for the admission of mem-
bers, and for their government.

5. The said association shall have power to vest its govern-
ment in such officers as it shall deem best, and shall define their
duties, to provide for the safe-keeping and disbursement of its
funds, and the preservation and adornment of its real estate,
and from time to time to alter, or amend, or repeal its consti-
tution, by-laws, rules or regulations: provided, that the same
be not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of the United
States or of the state of Virginia.

6. The above named incorporators shall be and they hereby
are constituted a board of trustees, with the power of maintain-
ing their organization, and securing the perpetuation of its
aims.

7. The real estate and fund held by said association shall be
exempt from taxation.

8. This act shall be in force from its passage.