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existing Societies, and may assist in the formation of new ones; it 
may also aid in the establishment of classes in connection with 
any of the associated societies. 
10.—Affiliated Societies shall contribute annually towards the 
general funds of the Association, Sixpence for each of their 
members ; but when the number of members of the affliated 
Societies exceeds one hundred and fifty, a reduction of fifty per 
cent. shall be made upon the payment for each member in excess 
of that number. 
11.—Association Members pay the sum of 6/- annually, or they 
may compound for their subscription for life by a payment of 
43 3S. od. in one sum. 
12.—The Rules can be altered only by a majority of two-thirds 
of the members present at an Annual Meeting. Any member 
desiring to alter the Rules must send a copy of the proposed 
alterations to the Secretary, at least two weeks before the Meeting 
is held. 
13.—Past Presidents of the Association shall be permanent 
members of the Council, and be described as past-Presidents. 
14.—The travelling expenses of all who assist in carrying out 
the programme of the various affiliated Societies shall be defrayed 
by the Society assisted. 
The Sixteenth ANNUAL MEETING will be held in the Summer 
of 1891, and due notice of the place of Meeting and of the arrange- 
ments will be sent to all members of the Association. 
Members willing to contribute original Articles on subjects of 
local interest, or short JVofices of anything that may be considered 
worth recording of local and scientific value, should communicate 
with the Honorary Secretaries, J. B. Bartey, Esq., Eaglesfield 
Street, Maryport ; or H. L. Barker. Esq., Sunnyside, Silloth. 
