Object.—The object of the association is to secure and maintain intimate relations between its members, to protect the common interests of the “trade,� and to preserve ancient picturesque customs of the quarter.
Director.—The Guild, which has its office at No. 462 Ni-ch�-me, Senzoku-machi, Asakusa district, T�ky� City, is governed by a Director (tori-shimari) and a Vice-Director (fukutori-shimari) both of whom are elected, by means of an open ballot, by the members, all of whom enjoy the “franchise.�
When the number of votes is equal the individual who is senior in birth is deemed to be elected, and when the dates of birth are identical the vote is decided by lot. The term of office is two years, and in case of a vacancy occurring a by-election is held. The Director has a staff of clerks and other employees under his control.
Undertaking by Members.—Persons joining the Guild are required to subscribe to the articles of association and to give a written promise to observe the same. Moreover the new member has to provide a guarantor who will actually make performance of his duties should he himself fail to do so. Guarantors must be persons in the same line of “business,� and the brothel-keepers have to guarantee the prostitutes belonging to their respective houses.
Contracts to be Submitted to Director.—All financial arrangements relative to contracts entered into between the brothel-keepers and prostitutes have to be reported to the Director under the joint signatures of the parties.
Pass-Books.—The brothel-keepers and the women are required to prepare and keep pass-books in the following form, and to send in the same (duly entered up) for the approval of the Director before the 10th of every month:—
Entries in this book are to be made for one year from the _______________ 19__ to the _______________ 19__.
Name of prostitute _______________
Date __________________________