PROCEEDINGS OF THE FARMERS' CLUB. 



Rules and Regulations of the Farmers' Club of the American 

 Institute, adopted by the Committee of Agriculture. 



1. Any person maj' become a member of this Club, and take 

 part in the debate by simply conforming to its rules. 



2. Any member, for disorderly conduct, may be expelled by a 

 vote of the majority. 



3. The minutes of the Club, notices of meetings, etc., shall, as 

 formerly, be under the control of the Secretary. 



4. The Club shall be called together Tuesday, at 1| o'clock, 

 P. M., of each week. 



5. A chairman pro tem. shall be chosen at each meeting. 



6. The first hour of the meeting may be devoted to miscellane- 

 ous subjects, as follows : papers or communications by the Secre- 

 tary, communications in writing, reports from special committees, 

 subjects for su1)sequent debate proposed, desultory or incidental 

 subjects considered. 



7. The principal subject of debate 8hall be taken up at 2^ o'clock 

 (but may be introduced earlier by a vote of the meeting) and con- 

 tinue until 3^ o'clock, unless a motion to adjourn prevail. 



8. No person shall speak more than fifteen minutes on the prin- 

 cipal subject, unless by consent of the meeting. 



9. All controversy or }>ersonalities must l)e avoided, and the 

 subject before the meeting be strictly adhered to. 



10. Questions pertinent to the subject of debate, may be asked 

 of each through the chairman, but answers must be brief, and not 

 lead to debate. 



11. The chairman may, at any time, call a person to order, and 

 require him to discontinue his remarks. 



12. When any committee is appointed by the Farmers' Club, 

 the members of said committee shall be members of the American 

 Institute. 



13. No discussion shall be allowed that is not connected with 

 the great subjects of Agriculture and Rural Improvement. - 



