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RULES. 



I. — That this Society be called the "Burton-ox-Trent Natural 

 History and Arch.+.ological Society," having for its object the 

 jiromotion and encouragement of the practical study of Natural History 

 Archreology and General Science. 



2. — That the Officers of the Society consist of a President, two 

 or more Vice Presidents, Treasurer, two Secretaries, Curator and 

 Librarian, and a Committee of not less than six Members — three to 

 form a quorum; the above officers to retire annually, but to be eligible 

 for re-election. 



3. — That a General Meeting be held not later than the month of 

 March in each year for the purpose of electing Officers for the ensuing 

 year, and transacting any other business which may be brought before it. 



4. — That Candidates may be proposed and seconded at any Com- 

 mittee Meeting; if accepted, their names with proposer and seconder to 

 be posted for one month in the rooms used for General Meetings by 

 the Society. 



5. — That the Society commences its year with January ist. Than 

 an annual subscription of five shillings be paid by each member /// 

 advance, and that all members whose subscriptions are six months in 

 arrear be considered to have forfeited their privileges as members of 

 the Society; that all members who have not given notice to the 

 Treasurer or one of the Secretaries of their intention to retire before 

 the Annual General Meeting in March, shall be held responsible for 

 the current year's subscription. 



6. — That the Committee may recommend as Honorary Members 

 any persons distinguished for scientific attainments, or who may have 

 in any special manner advanced the interests of the Society. 



