MARINE BIOLOGICAL STATION AT PORT ERIN. 43 
CONSTITUTION OF THE L.M.B.C. 
(Established March, 1885.) 
I.—The Ossecr of the L.M.B.C. is to investigate the 
Marine Fauna and Flora (and any related subjects such 
as submarine geology and the physical condition of the 
water) of Liverpool Bay and the neighbouring parts of 
the Irish Sea and, if practicable, to establish and maintain 
a Biological Station on some convenient part of the coast. 
I1.—The Commirtes shall consist of not more than 12 
and not less than 10 members, of whom 38 shall form a 
quorum; and a meeting shall be called at least once a 
year for the purpose of arranging the Annual Report, 
passing the Treasurer’s accounts, and transacting any other 
necessary business. 
IJ1—During the year the Arratrs of the Committee 
shall be conducted by an Hon. Director, who shall be 
Chairman of the Committee, and an Hon. Treasurer, 
both of whom shall be appointed at the Annual Meeting, 
and shall be eligible for re-election. 
IV.—Any Vacancies on the Committee, caused by 
death or resignation, shall be filled by the election at 
the Annual Meeting, of those who, by their work on the 
Marine Biology of the district, or by their sympathy with 
science, seem best fitted to help in advancing the work of 
the Committee. 
V.—The Expenses of the investigations, of the publi- 
cation of results, and of the maintenance of the Biological 
Station shall be defrayed by the Committee, who, for this 
purpose, shall ask for subscriptions or donations from the 
public, and for grants from scientific funds. 
VI.—The Bronocican Station shall be used primarily 
for the Exploring work of the Committee, and the 
Specimens collected shall, so far as is necessary, be 
