THE RULES AND OBJECTS 
OP THE 
^rrlintatisatwm ^rrridjr of Wutoxm. 
1. The objects of the Society sliall be the introduction, o! 
acclimatisation, and domestication of all innoxious animals, 
birds, fishes, insects, and vegetables, whether useful or orna¬ 
mental ; — the perfection, propagation, and hybridisation of 
races newly introduced or already domesticated ; — the spread 
of indigenous animals, &c., from parts of the colonies where 
they are already known, to other localities where they are not 
known ; — tho procuring, whether by purchase, gift, or exchange, 
of animals, &c., from Great Britain, the British colonies, and 
foreign countries ; — the transmission of animals, he., from the 
colony to England and foreign parts, in exchange for others 
sent thence to the Society the holding of periodical meet¬ 
ings, and tho publication of reports and transactions, for the 
purpose of spreading knowledge of acclimatisation, and inquiry 
into the causes of success or failure ; — the interchange of 
reports, he., with kindred associations in other parts of the 
world, with the view, by correspondence, and mutual good 
offices, of giving the widest possible scope to the project of 
acclimatisation the conferring rewards, honorary or intrin¬ 
sically valuable, upon seafaring men, passengers from distant 
countries, and others who may render valuable services to the 
cause of acclimatisation. 
2. A Subscriber of two guineas or upwards annually shall Membership 
be a Member of tho Society; and contributors, within one 
year, of ten guineas or upwards shall be Life Mcmbeis of the 
Society ; and any person who may render special services to 
the Society, by contribution of stock or otherwise, shall be 
