RULES. 
1.—That the Title of this Society be “ Zhe Chester Society of Natural 
Science, Literature, and Art,’’ and that its objects be the promotion of the 
study of Natural Science, Literature, and Art, by Lectures, Field Meetings, 
the Reading and Discussion of Papers, and other suitable means. 
2.—That the Officers be a President, Ten Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, One 
Scientific Secretary, Two General Secretaries, a Chairman and Secretary for 
each Section (nominated by the Section), and a Librarian. 
3.—That the Committee consist of the above-named Officers, and of Twelve 
ole members of the Society; and that the practical management of the 
Society be vested in such Committee, subject to the following Rules :— 
4.—The name of any Candidate for Membership of the Society, with those 
Fh a proposer and a seconder, must be sent (in writing) to the Secretaries or 
Treasurer for the Committee, ‘and shall be by them submitted for election at 
the next ensuing General Meeting; and when elected the Candidate shall be- 
come a Member upon payment of the Annual Subscription. 
5.—That the Subscription be 5/- per annum, payable in advance, and due 
the 1st of May in each year. Any person duly elected may become a Life 
Member upon payment of £5. 
6.—That Junior Candidates between the ages of 12 and 21 shall be admitted, 
= a subscription of 2/6 per annum, to all the privileges of the Society, except- 
ing that of voting. 
7.—That distinguished scientific men, or any persons who may render special 
service to the Society, may be elected "Honorary Members, or Corresponding 
Members, on nomination by the Committee. The number of Honorary Mem- 
bers may not exceed thirty. 
8.—A Member may introduce one friend at any of the Sectional Meetings. 
The Chairman and Secretary of each Section, may on application, allow a 
Member to introduce more than one friend to their own Sectional Meetings. 
Non-Members may be admitted to General or Sectional Meetings on payment 
of One Shilling each—except to the Annual General Meeting, to which 
Members only are admitted. 
9.—That any Member desirous of withdrawing from the Society shall give 
notice (in writing) to either of the General Secretaries before the end of the 
financial year. In the absence of such written notice the Member shall be 
liable for the current year’s Subscription, and all arrears. 
10.—The names of Members whose Subscriptions are two years in arrears, 
after a final application has been made by the Secretaries or Treasurer, shall be 
erased from the list of Members. but still be held responsible for such arrears. 
11.—A General Meeting shall have the power of expelling any Member whose 
conduct they deem objectionable, providing special notice has been given on 
the Society’s Circular convening the Meeting, and that at least two-thirds of 
the Members present agree thereto. 
12.—That the Committee shall meet monthly for the despatch of business. 
Five Members shall form a quorum. 
13.—That the Committee shall arrange General Field Meetings during the 
year. The place of Meeting shall be fixed by the Committee, and due notice be 
given by the General Secretaries. In case of bad weather, the members of the 
Committee present shall decide whether such meetings be postponed or not. 
14.—That the Committee shall also arrange at least six General Evening 
Meetings in the year, at which Papers shall be read and discussed. No Paper 
shall be read without the previous sanction of the Committee. Objects of 
scientific interest may be exhibited at these Evening Meetings. 
15.—That the Annual General Meeting of the Society shall be held in the 
Month of May. At this Meeting the Officers and Committee of the Society, 
and two Auditors, for the ensuing year, shall be elected. If the number of nom- 
inations for any office exceeds the number of vacancies the election shall be by 
Ballot. The Officers’ Reports and Financial Statements made up to the end of 
April, and duly audited, shall also be submitted. and read if desired. 
16.—Nominations for the Committee and Auditors shall be sent (in writing) 
to either of the General Secretaries at least ten clear days previous to the 
Annual General Meeting. 
17.—The names of all persons to be submitted to the Annual General Meeting 
as Officers and Committee, and also all Financial Statements and any proposed 
alterations of Rules, shall be posted onthe Notice Board in the Vestibule of 
the Museum, at least six clear days previous to the Annual General Meeting, 
for the information of Members, who shall be apprised of such publication on 
the Notice convening the Meeting. 
18.—The Committee shall fill any vacancy that may occur before the next 
Annual General Meeting. 
19.—Any proposed alterations in the above Rules shall be notified to either 
of the General Secretaries at least ten clear days before the Annual General 
Meeting, and shall only be adopted if sanctioned by at least two-thirds of the 
Members present. No alteration in these Rules shall otherwise be made. 
