CONSTITUTION. 



ARTICLE I, XAME. 



Section 1. This Association shall be called ''The Acad- 

 emy OF Science of St. Louis.'' 



ARTICLE II. OBJECT. 



Section 1. It shall have for its object the promotion of 

 science. 



Sec. 2. As means to this end the Academy shall hold 

 meetings for the consideration and discussion of scientific 

 subjects; shall take measures to procure original papers 

 upon such subjects; and shall, as often as may be prac- 

 ticable, publish its transactions. It shall also establish 

 and maintain a cabinet of objects illustrative of the 

 several departments of science, and a library of works 

 relating to the same. It shall also place itself in com- 

 munication with other scientific institutions. 



article hi. members. 



Section 1. The Academy shall consist of Active Mem- 

 bers, Corresponding Members, Honorary Members and 

 Patrons. 



Sec. 2. Active Members shall be persons interested 

 in science, and they alone shall conduct the affairs of the 

 Academy. 



Sec. 3. Persons not living in the City or County of St. 

 Ijouis who may be disposed to further the object of the 

 Academ^^ by original researches, contributions of speci- 

 mens, or otherwise, may be elected Corresponding Mem- 

 bers. 



Sec. 4. Persons not living in the City or County of 

 St. Louis may be elected Honorary Members by virtue 

 of their attainments in science. 



