STANDING RULES 
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF 
THE PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON. 
AS AMENDED MAY 7, 1887. 
1. The Stated Meetings of the Society shall be held at 8 o’clock 
p. m. on every alternate Saturday; the place of meeting to be 
designated by the General Committee. 
2. Notice of the time and place of meeting shall be sent to 
each member by one of the Secretaries. 
When necessary, Special Meetings may be called b}^ the Pres¬ 
ident. 
3. The Annual Meeting for the election of officers shall be the 
last stated meeting in the month of December. 
The order of proceedings (which shall be announced by the 
Chair) shall be as follows : 
First, the reading of the minutes of the last Annual Meeting. 
Second, the presentation of the annual reports of the Secre¬ 
taries, including the announcement of the names of members 
elected since the last Annual Meeting. 
Third, the presentation of the annual report of the Treasurer. 
Fourth, the announcement of the names of members who, 
having complied with section 14 of the Standing Rules, are en¬ 
titled to vote on the election of officers. 
Fifth, the election of President. 
Sixth, the election of four Vice-Presidents. 
Seventh, the election of Treasurer. 
Eighth, the election of two Secretaries. 
Ninth, the election of nine members of the General Committee. 
(viii) 
