The notice of such meeting shall specify the object thereof, and no business shall be transacted thereat excepting that designated in the notice. Section 3. Ten members shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Association. Section 4. The Board of Trustees shall arrange for the holding of a series of meetings at Lake George during the summer months, for the readings of original papers on history and kindred subjects, and for social intercourse between the members and their guests.

ARTICLE VIII. Seal. The seal of the Association shall be a group of statuary representing the Mohawk Chief, King Hendrick, in the act of proving to Gen. William Johnson the unwisdom of dividing his forces on the eve of the battle of

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Lake George. Around this a circular band bearing the legend, New York State Historical Association, 1899.

ARTICLE IX. Amendments. Amendments to the Constitution may be made at any annual meeting, or at a special meeting called for that purpose. Notice of a proposed amendment with a copy thereof must have been mailed to each member at least thirty days before the day upon which action is taken thereon. The adoption of an amendment shall require the favorable vote of twothirds of those present at a duly-constituted meeting of the Association.

BY-LAWS.

ARTICLE I. Members.

Candidates for membership in the Association shall be proposed by one member and seconded by another, and shall be elected by the Board of Trustees. Three adverse votes shall defeat an election.