Rules. of the Wellington Ladies' Christian Association.

1. The Association shall be designated "The Wellington Ladies' Christian Association.

3. The Association shall consist of Ladies who are in communion with any Christian Church, and who contribute not less than five shillings annually to the funds of the Association.

4. The affairs of the Association shall be managed by a Committee composed of the wives of the various Ministers of Religion in the City, and also of twelve Members (with power to add to their number), a Treasurer, and a Secretary. Five members of the Committee to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

5. The Annual Meeting of the Association shall be held on the second Friday in the month of April, in the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association, at 3.30 p.m., when a report of the year's proceedings shall be read, the Treasurer's balance-sheet presented, office bearers elected for the ensuing year, and any business transacted that shall be before the meeting. A General Half-yearly Meeting of Members shall also be held in the month of October, on the second Friday, at 3.30 p.m.

6. Ordinary Meetings of the Committee shall be held monthly, at the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association, on the first Monday of each month at 3.30 p.m.

7. The Sub-Committee, to consider and relieve cases of urgent distress, shall meet every Monday, at 3 o'clock. Members engaged in the various branches of the Association's work, shall report upon it to the Committee at their Monthly Meetings.

8. Dorcas Meetings shall be held every Friday, at St. John's Schoolroom, at 2 p.m.

9. All meetings of the Association shall be opened and closed with prayer.