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be paid in advance for the current year. Any member 

 neglecting to pay his subscription, for three months after 

 it is due, shall be applied to by the Secretary, and if the 

 subscription remains unpaid for three months after such 

 application, he shall cease to be a member of the Society ; 

 but without prejudice to the right of the Society to such 

 subscription and arrears. 



4. The Committee have power to admit, without ballot, 

 on the nomination of two members, any Lady who shall 

 be desirous of becoming an ordinary member, and her 

 subscription shall be Five Shillings. 



5. Any persons distinguished for their researches in 

 Natural History, for their liberality to the Society, or for 

 their connection with similar societies may, on the recom- 

 mendation of the Committee, be elected honorary or 

 corresponding members of this Society, provided they do 

 not reside within the district : such honorary and corres- 

 ponding members shall not be subjected to any of the 

 expenses of the Society, and shall have no vote in its 

 affairs. 



6. In order to encourage the study of Natural History 

 among individuals, of the class of mechanics, &c., residing 

 in the district, the Committee shall have power to admit 

 individuals of that class as associates, provided they shall 

 first communicate some information or observation on 

 Natural History, exhibit such specimens or present them to 

 the Local Museums, as shall by their merits satisfy the 

 Committee. Such associates shall enjoy the privileges of 

 honorary members. 



