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1. The short title of the Society shall be " The South 

 African Biological Society "'. The full title shall be 

 '' The South African Biological Society in which 

 are incori)orated the Transvaal Biological Society 

 and the South African Ornithologist's Union ". 



2. The objects of the Society shall be: — 



(a) to advance the study of biological science and 

 to give all possible assistance to those in South 

 Africa who are interested in the study of 

 natural history. 



(b) to publish a Journal of biology and natural his- 

 tory; also the transactions of the Society. 



(c) to advocate the preservation of the monuments 

 of nature. 



(d) to hold scientific congresses from time to time 

 in various centres. 



3. The seat or headquarters of the Society shall be in 

 Pretoria subject only to provisions in Article 46. 



4. The Society's financial year shall be from the 1st 

 January to 31st December and the Annual General 

 Meeting of the Society shall be held in December. 



5. The annual subscription shall be one pound sterling 

 with an entrance fee of ten shillings and sixpence 

 sterling. 



6. The Society shall consist of Foundation, Ordinary, 

 Life, and Honorary members. 



7. The affairs, funds, and the issue of any publications 

 of the Society shall be vested in a Council. 



8. The general management of the Society, the election 

 of Ordinary members, the essential arrangements 

 for the issue of publications, issue of notices, etc., 

 shall be vested in an Executive Committee. 



