, 1877-10-13

Vlued, all questions shall he described 10y
II majority OF such shares Of stock so rep.
resented
SEC 2. A majority of the Trustees
shall constitute a quorum, and all
questions before snd trustees shall be
decided by majority of those present
SEC. B. In all literary or scientific
exercises of the Athencum, questions be,
fore such meetings shall bc decided BY IA
majority Of the persons there present.
SEC. 4. Where not otherwise special.
ly provided, in all meetings of the Trus-
tees or A,heneum, said meetings shall be
conducted according to the wei recog-
nized principles of parliamentary law
usually governing such meetings. Cush-
ing's and Jetferson's Manuels, shall be
considered standard works of reference
on these subjects.
SEC. 5. Literary exercises, and reg,l-
lar courses Of lectures Oh literary and
scientific subjects shall be maintained, as
much of the times as 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
as practicable.
Sec. 6. When not used by any de-
partment of the Atheneum, the presi-
deaf; subject to the approval of the
Trustees, may let any part of the Athe-
neum building be used for such other
purposes as may not conflict with the
wants of the society, for such compensa-
tion as he may deem reasonable and
proper.
SEC. z. Should the funds at the coni-
mand of the Atheneum warrant or allow
it, and the interests of the community
require it. 1t shall be the duty OF the
Trustees, to establish such professor
ships, with regular course of study, upon
the most liberal terms, So as to give and
provide all suitable means for thorough
education IN literature, science, medi-
cine, or law, or any or all of them, with
suitable examinations, and diplomas,
and to extend to the professorships SO
established every means in their power
to aid the general progress of literature
and science throughout this Territory as
well as the rest of the Northwest coast
of the United States.
SEC. s. In the event Of sucl profes-
sorships being established, popular leo
lures shall be regularly given to the pub
lie outside of regular students. by said
professors, upon all subjects Of general
interest.
SIC. 8. Means shall also be provided
for the comparative study OF religions,
and the affording Of suitable means Of
acquiring knowledge on religious sub
iects, as well rs investigating the relig
Gus history of our race, and the laws of
growth OF the morals prevalent in the
worll; yet this shall be SO conducted as
to preserve non sectarian character to
the Instructions there given, and to give
no religious creed the controlling infu
ence in this or any other department OF
study or Investigation OF the Atheneum.
SEC. TO- Except where otherwise spe..
cialy provided, the literary exercises
and popular lectures given, shall be in
the discretion, and under the general
supervision of the President
See. IL. 1t shall be among the first
duties OF the Trustees to provide for the
Library, Reading Room, and Museum,
and make suitable regulations for their
government, so that as great number Us
possible of the community may enjoy
their privileges, upon reasonable terms.
SEC. l2. 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
him, as well as prescribe the different ac-
counts and books that shall be kept by
officers in charge of funds or property OF
the Atheneum, provided that they may
require any person holding receiving or
collecting any funds of the Atheneum to
pay them forthwith into the Treasury.
SEC. 49, The Trustees may allow such
compensation to officers o: other per-
sons rendering services to the Atheneum