Constitution and Rules of the Society

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I.—NAME. The Society shall be called “The Geological Society of Glasgow.” II.—OBJECTS. The objects of the Society shall be— I. To unite, in permanent working association, the students and friends of Geological Science residing in Glasgow and surrounding districts. II. The advancement of that Science, by means of periodical Meetings for its study; the reading and discussion of original Papers on subjects illustrative of Geology or its allied Sciences; the exhibition and description of Specimens; the delivery of Lectures during winter; and by Excursions in summer. III. The formation of a Library and Museum, specially to illustrate the Geology and Palæontology of the district. IV. The publication of the Society’s Transactions. III.—CONSTITUTION. The Society shall consist of—I. Ordinary and Life Members II. Honorary Members; III. Honorary Associates; IV. Corresponding Members. IV.—ORDINARY AND LIFE MEMBERS. All candidates for Membership shall be proposed on the recommendation of two Members, at one Meeting, and their election put to the vote from the Chair at the following Meeting, whether Ordinary or Special, provided their names shall be announced in the Circular calling the Meeting at which they are to be brought forward for election. If not unanimous, the vote shall be taken by ballot, and a majority shall suffice for election. The Annual Subscription shall be—for Gentlemen, 10s., and for Ladies, 7s. 6d., payable upon election, and thereafter at the first Ordinary Meeting of each Session in October. Members whose Subscriptions are in arrear shall not be entitled to vote, nor to use the This 250-word extract was created in the absence of an abstract