Rule 
Rule 
Rule 
Rule 
Rule 
Rule 
Rule 
RULES. 
That the Society be named the “ Burniey Lirmrary 
AND ScrentiIFIC Civs.”’ 
That the objects of the Club shall be the instruction 
and mental recreation of its members by means of 
original papers, discussions, and conversation of a 
Literary and Scientific character. Party Politics and 
Religious controversies to be excluded. That arrange- 
ments be made during the Summer for Excursions to 
places of Historic and Natural interest. 
That the Club consist of Ordinary and Honorary 
members. That the Committee shall have power to 
accept the services of others than members. 
That the Club meet on Tuesday evenings at 7-45, the 
meetings being weekly from September to April. Any 
meetings held in the Summer months to be prepara- 
tory to the Excursions. 
That the Secretary shall commence the proceedings 
of each meeting by reading the minutes of the last 
meeting. 
Candidates for membership to be proposed and 
seconded at one meeting, and balloted for at the next; 
a majority of three-fourths of the members psent 
being required to secure the election. Candidates for 
Honorary Membership shall be proposed only after a 
recommendation from the Committee. 
That the officers consist of a President, six Vice- 
Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, and a Committee of 
six members, who shall manage the affairs of the Club; 
four to form a quorum. Such officers to be chosen 
by Ballot at the Annual Meeting, which shall be held 
on the first Tuesday in April. Nominations to be 
received only at the three meetings next preceding 
the Annual Meeting. 
