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 VII.

Discusslon of such subjects as may be proposed by the board of officers, or by any individual member.

VIII.

All By-laws shall receive three several readings previous to their being passed; the second and third reading to be at different meetings, unless the Society unanimously direct otherwise.

IX.

Any By-law, Rule, or Regulation of this Society may be repealed at any regular meeting of the Society, provided notice of a motion for such repeal shall have been given at a previous stated meeting.

X.

The President is to be obeyed in point of order when in the chair: he decides on all questions of order, subject to an appeal to the Society.

XI.

A member speaking shall rise and address himself to the chair, uncovered. When two or more members shall rise at the same time, the President shall name the speaker. No member shall speak more than twice on the same question, unless by leave of the Society.

XII.

Motions may be made and debates carried on in the