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RULES OF THE 
1. That the Society be named the “ Burnley Literary and 
Scientific Club ” 
2. That the objects of the Club shall be the instruction and 
mental recreation of its members by means of original papers, 
discussions, and conversation of a Literary and Scientific 
character. Party Politics and Religious controversies to be 
excluded. That arrangements be made during the Summer 
for Excursions to places of Historic and Natural interest. 
3. That the Club consist of Ordinary and Honorary Members 
and Lady Associates. That the Committee shall have power 
to accept the services of others than members. 
4. That Associateship be open to ladies who shall be elected 
by ballot of the members and shall have the privilege of 
attending all meetings of the Club. They shall not take 
part in the management of the Club, nor shall they be en- 
titled to introduce a friend. 
5. That the Club meet on Tuesday evenings at 7-45, the meetings 
being weekly from September to April. Any meetings held 
in the Summer months to be preparatory to the Excursions. 
6. That the Secretary shall commence the proceedings at each 
meeting be reading the minutes of the last meeting. 
7. Candidates for Membership or Associateship to be proposed 
and seconded at one meeting, and balloted for at the next ; 
a majority of three-fourths of the members present being 
required to secure an election. Candidates for Honorary 
Membership shall be proposed only after a recommendation 
from the Committee. 
8. That the officers consist of a President, six Vice-Presidents, 
Treasurer, Secretary, and a Committee of six members, who 
shall manage the affairs of the Club ; four to form a quorum. 
Such officers to be chosen by ballot at the Annual Meeting, 
which shall be held on the first convenient Tuesday in April. 
Nominations to be received only at the three meetings next 
preceding the Annual Meeting. 
9. That the reading of any paper shall not occupy more than 
one hour, the remaining portion of the time, up to ten o’clock, 
to be spent in conversation and discussion. No speaker to 
occupy more than five minutes, or to speak more than once, 
except by permission of the chairman. 
10. That a Sessional Programme shall be prepared by the Sec- 
retary, and printed, in which the business of each evening 
shall be stated. All subjects proposed to be brought before 
the Club to be approved by the Committee of Management. 
