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4. The Committee shall' have power to admit, without ballot> 

 ^n the nomination of two Members, any Lady who shall be desirovis 

 of becoming an Ordinary Member, and her Subscription shall be 

 Five Shillings. 



5. Any persons distinguished for theu- researches in Natural 

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

 with similar Societies may, on the recommendation of the Com- 

 mittee, be elected Honorary or Corresponding Members of the 

 Society, provided they do not reside within the district; such 

 Honorary and Corresponding Members shall not be subjected to 

 any of the expenses of the Society, and shaU 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 informa- 

 tion or observation on Natural History, exhibit such specimens or 

 jjresent them to the Local Museums, as shall by their merits 

 satisfy the Committee. Such Associates shall enjoy the privileges 

 of Honorary Members. 



SLA.NAGEMENT, AND BUSINESS MEETINGS. 



1. The affairs of the Society shall be conducted by a Committee 

 of Management, which shall consist of a President, Vice-Presidents, 

 a Treasurer, and an Honorary Secretary, and not less than six 

 Members, who shall all be chosen at the Annual Meeting. Three 

 Members of such Committee shall form a quorum. The Meetings 

 shall be held on the same day as the February and November 

 General Meetings, and at such other times as the Secretary may 

 deem necessary. 



8. An Annual Meeting shall be held on the last Tuesday in 



