LAWS. 



I. The Society shall be called " The Royal Society Name. 

 of Victoria." 



II. The Royal Society of Victoria is founded for Objects. 

 the advancement of science, literature, and art, with 

 especial reference to the development of the resources 



of the country. 



III. The Royal Society of Victoria shall consist of KoS Mm- 

 Members and Honorary Members, all of -whom shall be bers. 

 elected by ballot. 



IV. His Excellency the Governor of Victoria, for Patron, 

 the time being, shall be requested to be the Patron of 



the Society. 



V. There shall be a President, two Vice-Presi- Officers, 

 dents, a Treasurer, and a Secretary of the Society, 

 who, Avith twelve other members, shall constitute the 

 Council. 



VI. The Council shaU have the management of the Management. 

 aflfairs of the Society. 



VII. The ordinary meetings of the Society shall ordinary Meet- 

 be held every third week during the months from '"^' 

 March to November, inclusive. 



VIII. In the first week in December there shall be Gcner.ii and 

 a General ^Meeting to receive the report of the Council, Meet'irigs.^'^^ 

 and in the first week in March there shall be the Anni- 

 versary Meeting to elect the Officers of the Society for 



the ensuing year. 



