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RULES. 



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

 History and Arch/Eological Socikty," having for its object the 

 promotion and encouragement ot the .practical study of Natural History, 

 Archaeology, and General Science. 



2. -That the Officers of the Society consist of a President, two or more 

 Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, two Secretaries, Assistant Secretary, Curator and 

 Librarian, Junior Secretary, and a Committee of not less than six Members — 

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

 eligible lor re-election. 



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

 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 for membership shall be proposed and seconded 

 (in writing) at any meeting of the Committee, and may be elected at the next 

 General Meeting by a majority of the Members present. 



5. — That the Society commences its year with October ist. That an 

 annual subscription of five shillings be paid by each Member in 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 Secretary of their intention 

 to retire before the Annual General Meeting in October shall be held respon- 

 sible for the current years subscription. 



6. — That the Committee may elect as Associates any person under the 

 age of eighteen, and that the subscriptions of such Associates be one shilling 

 per annum, payable in advance; Associates to have no voice in the appoint- 

 ment of Officers or the management of the Society, except in the election of 

 their own Secretary, who shall be considered as a Member of the General 

 Committee. 



Note. —Associates must be elected Members in the ordinar)' way on exceeding 

 eighteen years of age. 



7. — 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. 



8.— That Field Meetings or Excursions be held during the year, in 

 suitable localities, and that timely notice of each be given to the Members 

 by circular. • 



