THE RULES AND OBJECTS 
OF THE 
Stfaeltr 0f Reform, 
1. The objects of the Society shall be the introduction, acclima- objects of 
tisation, and domestication of all innoxious animals, birds, fishes, Soclcly ' 
insects, and vegetables, whether useful or ornamental;—the perfec¬ 
tion, 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; —the procuring, whether by purchase, 
gift, or exchange, of animals, &c., from Great Britain, the British 
colonies, and foreign countries;—the transmission of animals, &c., 
from the colony to England and foreign parts, in exchange for others 
sent thence to the Society the holding of periodical meetings, and 
the publication of reports and transactions, for the purpose of spread¬ 
ing knowledge of acclimatisation, and inquiry into the causes of 
success or failure;—the interchange of reports, & c., with kindred 
associations in other parts of the world, with the view, by corre¬ 
spondence and mutual good offices, of giving the widest possible scope 
to the project of acclimatisation;—the conferring rewards, honorary 
or intrinsically 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 the Society; and contributors, within one year 
of ten guineas or upwards shall be Life Members of the Society; 
and any person who may render special services to the Society, by 
