OBJECTS AND RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION. 



OBJECTS. 



The Association contemplates no interference with the ground occu- 

 pied by other Institutions. Its objects are, — To give a stronger im- 

 pulse and a more systematic direction to scientific inquiry, — to promote 

 the intercourse of those who cultivate Science in different parts of the 

 British Empire, with one another, and with foreign philosophers, — to 

 obtain a more general attention to the objects of Science, and a removal 

 of any disadvantages of a public kind, which impede its progress. 



RULES. 



MEMBERS. 



All Persons who have attended the first Meeting shall be entitled to 

 become Members of the Association, upon subscribing an obligation to 

 conform to its Rules. 



The Fellows and Members of Chartered Literary and Philosophical 

 Societies publishing Transactions, in the British Empire, shall be en- 

 titled, in like manner, to become Members of the Association. 



The Office- Bearers and Members of the Councils, or managing Com- 

 mittees, of Philosophical Institutions shall be entitled, in like manner, 

 to become Members of the Association. 



All Members of a Philosophical Institution recommended by its 

 Council or Managing Committee, shall be entitled, in like manner, to 

 become Members of the Association. 



Persons not belonging to such Institutions shall be elected by the 

 General Committee or Council, to become Members of the Association, 

 subject to the approval of a General Meeting. 



SUBSCRIPTIONS. 



The amount of the Annual Subscription shall be One Pound, to be 

 paid in advance upon admission ; and the amount of the composition 

 in lieu thereof, Five Pounds. 



Subscriptions shall be received by the Treasurer or Secretaries. 



If the annual subscription of any member shall have been in arrear 

 for two years, and shall not be paid on proper notice, he shall cease 

 to be a member ; but it shall be in the power of the Committee or 

 Council to reinstate him, on payment of arrears, within one year. 



