LAWS. XIX. 



as an Honorary Member; but the number of such Members 

 shall not 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 G-eneral 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. 



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

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

 first demanded. 



