The Edwardian era stands the rules of peace and plenty
Setting (b) goes with 1st sentence.
characters (d) goes with 2nd sentence.
c with 3rd sentence .
e goes with 4th sentence.
a goes with last sentence.
As it is the president's job to know about about aspects of the club, one might ask the treasurer to see the "books". In other words, you are asking the treasurer to provide all the financial records showing what money they have or do not have. The president could also ask the treasurer, "Where are we financially: in the black (positive cash flow) or in the red (negative cash flow - having no money)".
1. Heel
2. Seize
3. Bawled
4. Weight
5. Pear
6. Chews
7. Weather
8. Brake