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CONSTITUTION OF THE MUSEUM OF ETHNOLOGY IN LEIPSIC. 



1. The association, endowed with incorporated rights under the name 

 of " Museum of Ethnology " in Leipsic, has for its aim the systematic 

 gathering of objects illustrating human nature and culture, and the 

 fostering of the science of ethnology. 



2. Any one may become a member by the payment of an annual sub- 

 scription of two thalers. The payment of at least twenty thalers at one 

 time entitles one to a life-membership. Those who have rendered espe- 

 cial service to the science of ethnology or to the museum maybe appointed 

 by the Eegents to an " agency." 



3. Every member is entitled to free admission to the museum, and to 

 the use of the collection in conformity with the rules prescribed by the 

 Eegents, and to a voice and vote in the general assembly of members. 

 Family-tickets are to be issued for members at reduced rates. Eesig- 

 nation may take place at any time. Those who remain in arrears after a 

 month's notice will be dropped. 



4. In order to foster and enlarge the influence of the museum abroad, 

 "agents" will be appointed by the Eegents, at designated places in 

 Germany and in foreign parts, who are to hold the distinction of "hon- 

 orary membership" and to undertake the task of representing the 

 society. 



5. The business of the society will be transacted by — 

 a. The Board of Eegents ;, 



h. The Board of Inspectors, (overseers ;) 

 c. The general assembly of members. 



6. The Board of Eegents will consist of five members, who shall, 

 from their number, elect a first and a second regent, a first and a sec- 

 ond secretary, and a treasurer. The Eegents will be chosen by the 

 overseers annually from among the members of the society, and shall 

 hold their office from the day of election until the next election. If a 

 member of the Board of Eegents withdraws in the mean time, the Over- 

 seers shall hold an election to supply his place. 



7. All the members of the Board of Eegents must reside in Leipsic or 

 in its immediate vicinity. Their names will be published in the Leipsic 

 Daily Journal, and in a German newspaper to be designated by the 

 Board of Eegents, and the publication in the first-named paper shall 

 serve as their notice of election. 



8. All orders and obligations shall be binding on the society if they 

 have the name "Museum of Ethnology" attached, and the signature 

 of one regent, of one secretary, and of the treasurer. 



9. The "Board of Overseers" shall have the general supervision of 

 affairs in conformity with section 8 of the law of June 15, 1808, and 

 shall consist of twelve members, who shall be elected at the annual 

 meeting of members, to hold office for tJiree years, one-third to withdraw 

 every year, the first two years by lot, afterward from the date of 



