BRIGHTON AND SUSSEX 
Natural History & Philosophical 
Society, 
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RULES AND REGULATIONS 
Adopted at the Annual General Meeting, held on June 8th, 1892, 
and ordered to come into force on the 1st October following. 
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Name of the Society. 
1. The Society shall be called “‘THE BRIGHTON AND SUSSEX 
NATURAL History AND PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY.” 
Objects of the Society. 
2. To promote the study of Natural History, Geology, the 
Physical and Applied Sciences, and Philosophy, by means of 
periodical Meetings, Excursions, publication of its transactions, 
the maintenance and extension of its present Library, and by such 
other means as the Council may from time to time think proper. 
Members. 
3. The Society shall consist of Ordinary and Honorary 
Members and of Associates. No person under 17 years of age 
shall be admitted either as Member or Associate. 
Election of Ordinary Members. 
4. Every Candidate for Membership must be recommended 
by at least two Members, to one of whom he must be personally 
known, and who shall give his full name and address. 
5. The names and addresses of such Candidates shall be read 
by one of the Secretaries at any Meeting at which business can 
be competently transacted, and shall be printed in*the circular 
calling the ensuing Meeting, at which the vote shall be taken. 
6. Ladies may become Members of the Society, with the 
same duties and privileges as other Members. 
7. Candidates shall be elected by Ballot, and when more than 
one is to be elected at any meeting the Ballot shall be taken 
separately on the demand of any Member present. Three black 
balls to exclude from Membership. 
8. A copy of these Rules and Regulations shall be sent to 
every Member and Associate on election, and the payment of his 
or her Subscription thereafter shall be deemed an acceptance of 
the terms and conditions of Membership herein laid down. 
