, 1877-10-06

And where not otherwise specially pro
vidcd, all questions shall he described 10y
II majority Of such shares of stock so rep
resented.
SEC. .. A majority of the Trustees
shall constitute II Quogum, and all
questions before said trustees shall be
dccilcd by majority Of those present.
SEC B In all literary or scientific
exercises Of the Athenrum, questions be
fore such meetings shall be decided by u
majority oi the persons there present.
SEC. 4. Where not otherwise special.
ly provided, in all meetings of the Trus.
tees or Athtnrum, said meetings shall he
conducted according to the well recog-
ni2ed principles OF pallimeutary law
usually governing such meetings. Cush.
iug's aud Jeli'rson's MNnucls, shall be
considered standard works Of reference
ON these subjects.
SEC ). Literary exercises, and regh-
ldT C,'NISSs bb lCttNl'S ou i'Si"y u"u
scientific subjects shall be maintained, as
much of tur times rs they can be sup
ported. And 1t shall be the duty OF the
President and Trustees to procure the
services of lecturers to lecture as often
MS practicable.
SEC. 6. when not used 10y any de-
pargnrnt Of the Athencum, the presi-
deaf; subject to the approval OF the
Trustees may let any part OF the Attic
neum building be used for such other
purposes as may not conflict with the
wants of the society, for such compensa-
ton us he may deem reasonable aud
proper
SIC. :. Should the funds Mt the COM
mund ol the Atheneum warrant or allow
1t. and the interests OF the community
require it, 1t shall be the duty ot the
Trustees, to establish such professor
ships, with regular course Of study, upon
the most liberal terms, 50 as TO give ana
provide all suitable means Tor II thorough
educ uon IN literature, science, medl-
cine. or law. or any or all Of them, with
suitable examinations, and diplomas,
and to extend to the protessorships so
established every means III their power
to aid the general progress OF literature
npd science throughout this Territory as
well as the rest Of the Northwest coast
of the United States
SEC. s. In the event of such proies-
snr,hips being established, popular lee
lures shall be regularly given to the pub
ne outside of regular students. by said
professors. upon all subjects of general
interest.
SEC. o. Means shall also be provided
for tue comparative study OF religions.
and the aiiorIing Of suitable means oil
acquiring knowledge on religious sub
iecls. AS we'll us investigating the religl
Gus history OF our race, and the laws oi
Growth OF the morals prevalent in the
wolll; yet this shall he so conducted as
10 preserve non sectarian character to
the instrustions there given, and to give
NO religious creed the controlling lnhu-
puce in this or any other department OF
study or investigation OF the Atheneum'
SEC. 10. Except where otherwise spe
cialy provided, the literary exercises
and popular lectures given, shall be in
the discretion, and uudcr the general
supervision Of the President
SEC. II. 1t shall be among the first
duties of the Trustees to provide Tor the
Library, Reading Room, and Museum,
and make suitable regulations for their
government, so that us great number as
possible OF the community may enjoy
their privileges, upon reasonable terms
SEC. II. The Trustees shall also pro-
vide rules and regulations by which all
FUNDS received or collected Tor the Athc-
neum, shall be paid into the Treasury,
and how bills allowed shall be paid
aim, Us well as prescribe the different ac-
coun,s and books that shall he kept by
officers in charge Of funds or property o'
the Athgnpum, provided that they may
require any person holding receiving or
collecting any funds OF the Atheneum to
pay them forthwith into the Treasury.
SEC l3. The Trustees may allow sucI,
conversation to officers o: other per