BY-LAWS.
ARTICLE I.
NAME.
The name of this Society is the "NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY."
ARTICLE II.
OBJECT.
The object of this Society is the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge.
ARTICLE III.
MEMBERSHIP.
The members of this Society shall be persons who are interested in geographic science. There may be three classes of members, active, corresponding and honorary.
Active members only shall be members of the corporation, shall be entitled to vote and may hold office.
Persons residing at a distance from the District of Columbia may become corresponding members of the Society. They may attend its meetings, take part in its proceedings and contribute to its publications.