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"No. 6. The eggs must be carefully collected every day and, 

 in the hot season, twice a day at least. Accidentally discovered 

 eggs (stolen nests) must not be delivered. Artificial eggs only 

 may be used as nest eggs, and the hens must be kept from the 

 nests during the night. 



"No. 7. Only clean eggs may be delivered, and they must be 

 kept protected against the sun, rain, and frost by the members 

 as well as by the collector. 



"No. 8. The members may only deliver eggs to the 'circle' 

 from their own hens ; transgression of this rule leads to a fine 

 of 6.75 cents for the first time and 13.5 cents the second time per 

 pound of any such unauthorized deliveries. 



"No. 9. The membership list of the 'Circle' must show the 

 number, the name, and position of each member and the number 

 on the list must be the same as that with which he stamps his 

 eggs. Changes in the list must be reported by the ' circle ' chair- 

 man to the main office. Every member receives on payment 

 of 5.4 cents a rubber stamp with ink and pad. The number 

 of the 'circle' as well as that of the member, appears on this 

 stamp, and each egg must be stamped plainly and neatly on the 

 big end. 



"No. 10. The egg collector can only accept eggs which are 

 clean and plainly and neatly stamped. 



"No. 11. The 'circle' directors may temporarily refuse to 

 accept eggs from a member, and a member may be expelled by a 

 majority vote at a general meeting or by the main directors. 



"No. 12. The necessary capital for paying cash on delivery 

 of the eggs of the members is provided by a loan, the members 

 of the ' circle ' becoming responsible for this loan which is paid to 

 the egg collector who has to provide a satisfactory bond. 



"No. 13. The eggs are paid for on receipt at the price set by 

 the ' circle ' directors. Whatever more the eggs may net is only 

 paid to the members, after retaining a suitable amount for the 

 working capital according to the views of the 'circle' directors. 



"No. 14. Notice of withdrawal is given to the 'circle' direc- 

 tors, but only so as to take effect at the end of the business year. 

 Withdrawn or expelled members have no claim on surplus reserve 



