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XII. 
That the Council arrange two or more Excursion-meetings, to be 
substituted for the ordinary monthly meetings, in the course of the Summer. 
XIII. 
That the annual meeting be held on the first Thursday in May, at which 
time the various officers be elected. 
XIV. 
That at the meeting next preceding the annual meeting, two Members 
shaU be appointed to audit the accounts; and that at the annual 
meeting, the audited general account of the Society shall be read by the 
Treasurer. 
XV. 
That any new rule may be made, or any existing rule repealed or altered 
at any meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, if carried by two- 
thirds of the Members present, but subject to be confirmed by a like 
majority at the next succeeding meeting, except in the case of rules passed 
at the annual meeting, when subsequent confirmation shall be dispensed 
with ; the intention to propose any such alterations or new rules having 
been notified in the summonses. 
