The secretary shall give notice of the time and place of meetings by sending a notice thereof to each member at his last-known address not less than the number of days in advance of the meeting specified in the by-laws [bylaws]. In case of a special meeting the notice shall specify the purpose for which such meeting is called. History: Laws 1939, ch. 164, § 11; 1941 Comp., § 54-1411; 1953 Comp., § 51-15-11.