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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 admissable more than twice during the 
same session. 
XXI.—WNotices 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 circular 
convening the Meeting must state the purpose thereof. 
XXIIJ.—Votes in all elections shall be taken by bailot, 
and in other cases by show of hands, unless a ballot be 
first demanded. 
XXIV.—No alteration shall be made in these Laws, 
except at an Annual Meeting, or a Special Meeting called — 
for that purpose; and notice in writing of any proposed 
