LAWS. XIX. 



as an Honorary Member ; but the number of such Members 

 shall no exceed fifteen at any one time. 



XVII. — Captains of vessels and others contributing 

 objects of interest shall be admissible as Associates for 

 a period of three years, subject to re-election at the end of 

 that time. 



XVIII. — Such Honorary Members and Associates shall 

 be nominated by the Council, elected by a majority at an 

 Ordinary Meeting, and have the privilege of attending and 

 taking part in the Meetings of the Society, but not voting. 



XIX. — Should there appear cause in the opinion of the 

 Council for the expulsion from the Society of any Member, 

 a Special General Meeting of the Society shall be called 

 by the Council for that purpose ; and if two-thirds of those 

 voting agree that such Member be expelled, the Chairman 

 shall declare this decision, and the name of such Member 

 shall be erased from the books. 



XX. — Every Member shall have the privilege of intro- 

 ducing one visitor at each Ordinary Meeting. The same 

 person shall not be admissible more than twice during the 

 same session. 



XXI. — Notices of all Ordinary or Special Meetings shall 

 be issued to each Member by the Secretary, at least three 

 days before such Meeting. 



XXII. — The President, Council, or any ten Members 

 can convene a Special General Meeting, to be called within 

 fourteen days, by giving notice in writing to the Secretary, 

 and stating the object of the desired Meeting. The circu- 

 lar convening the Meeting must state the purpose thereof. 



XXIII. — Votes in all elections shall be taken by ballot, 

 and in other cases by show of hands, unless a ballot be 

 first demanded. 



