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RULES AND ORDERS.

I.

On the appearance of a quorum the President shall take the chair and call the members to order.

II.

If any of the Clergy belonging to the Society are pre- sent, the President shall request the meeting to be opened with prayer.

III.

Reading the minutes of the Society at their last meeting, and those of the intervening meetings of the officers.

IV.

The introduction of new members, if any be present.

V.

Balloting for Candidates.

VI.

Proposing of Candidates.