hold
meetings on the days of annual and semi-annual meetings, and at such
other times as they may deem necessary. They shall report the names
of all approved candidates for membership to the Executive Committee
at least three months before their election as members by the Society.

IX. There shall be a _Committee on the Materia Medica,_ who shall
select medicines for proving; and shall, at the expense of the
Society, obtain and distribute the same to its members, or such other
persons as they may deem suitable. They shall receive and examine
communications upon the _materia medica_ from the members of the
Society, and report thereon at any regular meeting.

X. There shall be a _Committee on Clinical Medicine,_ who shall
receive and examine communications proper to this department, and
report thereon at any regular meeting. They shall also report upon
any epidemics which may have occurred in the state or country during
the year,--their characteristics, mode of treatment, and results; and
such other facts relating to the practice of medicine as they may
deem important.

XI. There shall be a _Committee of Publication_ consisting of the
President, Recording Secretary, and at least three other members, to
whom all matter for Publication shall be referred, and under whose
direction it shall be issued; the expense of which shall not exceed
in any year a sum designated by the Executive Committee.

XII. There shall be a _Committee of Arrangements_ whose duty shall
be to make such arrangements as will add to the interest and
importance of the annual and semi-annual meetings, such as selecting
a suitable place for the meetings, soliciting communications,
appointing subjects for discussion, providing refreshments for
members, &c., subject to the direction of the Executive Committee.

XIII. There shall be a _Committee on the Library,_ who shall select
and obtain such books and publications as they may be able to, by
donation, subscription, or purchase with funds set apart for that
purpose by the Executive Committee or Society.

XIV. The Executive and all other Committees shall have power to fill
their own vacancies.

MEMBERSHIP.

XV. Any person who has received the degree of Doctor of Medicine
from a legally authorized medical institution, who sustains a good
moral character, and practices medicine in accordance with the maxim,
_"Similia similibus curantur,"_ may become eligible to membership,
after havi