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Chapter X. — Of the Library. 



1. The Library shall be under the control of the Librarian and 

 the Library Committee. 



2. No book shall be removed without consent of the Librarian, 

 who shall keep a record of books loaned. 



3. Not more than two works at one time may be loaned to one 

 member or fellow without special permission from the Council. 



4. On the first Monday in June, all books shall be called in ; and 

 the Library Committee shall examine the Library, and compare it 

 with the catalogue. They shall note all missing- books, and report 

 the same, at the next meeting, to the Academy. 



Chapter XL — Of Meetings. 



1. The oi'dinary meetings shall beheld on Monday evenings in 

 each mouth from the first of October to the beginning of June. 



2. The Council may call a special meeting, provided a notice be 

 sent to each resident member and fellow, stating the time at which 

 such meeting is to be held, and the object for which it is called. 



3. The ineeting held on the fourth Monday in February shall be 

 considered a special business meeting. 



Chapter XII. — Of Business. 



1. All business other than such as relates immediately to the cul- 

 tivation of science shall be transacted at the first meeting of each 

 month only, except when the Council shall report it as urgent. 



2. The following shall be considered the regular order of proce- 

 dure at the ordinary meetings: 



1. Reading the minutes. 



2. Reports of committees. 



3. Exhibition of specimens. 



4. Presentation and discussion of papers previously an- 



nounced. 



5. Any other scientific communications. 



3. The following shall be considered the order of procedure at 

 ■the regular business meetings : 



1. Reading the minutes of the preceding business meeting. 



2. Report of the Council. 



3. Reports of Officers. 



4. Reports of Committees. 



5. Elections. 



