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2. That it shall be the duty of the chairmnii, and in his absence, of 

 one of the vice-chairmen, to preside at all conversational meetings held 

 during the Avinter, and that the secretaries keep minutes of all the 

 important facts stated at these meetings, in a book to be provided for 

 the purpose; which book shall be the property of the Institute, and 

 open to the perusal of all the members. 



3. That no person shall be at liberty to speak more than 15 minutes 

 at one time, without permission from the meeting. 



4. That in no case will a member be permitted to reply to remarks 

 made by another member; it being understood that at these meetings 

 membeis are only expected to state such facts connected with the 

 subject of conversation, as their experience or knowledge may sug- 

 gest, but not ■^o encourage debate. 



5. That a list of subjects for conversation be posted in the room, 

 to which each member may add such as he m;iy be anxious to avail 

 himself of the information of members upon; it being understood that 

 these meetings are intended to disseminate any information possessed 

 by one member to the whole meeting. 



6. That previous to the close of each meeting, the cb.airman shall 

 propose three subjects, (if so many remain undisposed of on the list,) 

 one of which shall be selected for the next evening's conversation. 



7. That the menibers shall be invited to attend at 7 o'clock, and 

 employ their time until S o'clock in social intercourse, thus enabling 

 them to become acquainted. 



8. The chairman shall call the meeting to order at 8 o'clock, and in 

 all cases adjourn at half past 9 o'clock, if not previously adjourned. 



9. All questions of order shall be decided by the presiding officer. 



10. Members may invite their friends to attend these meetings. 



JAS. J. MAPES, 

 T. B. STILLMAN, 

 JAS. R. CHILTON, 



Committee for the organization of the Conversational Meetings, 



