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  1. Dec 2017
    1. That they should have two stated meetings in the year, and occasional meetings at such times as they should appoint, or on a special call with such notice as themselves shall prescribe by a general rule; which meetings shall be at the University, a majority of them constituting a quorum for business; and that on the death or resignation of a member, or on his removal by the President & Directors of the Literary fund, or the executive or such other authority as the legislature shall think best, such President & Directors or the Executive, or other authority should appoint a successor.

      It seems as that only two mandatory meetings a year is very minimal. It does say that there can be occasional meetings in the event that they need one, but it still is lackluster. I cannot think of any formal organization that I have personally been a part of that has only met twice a year. And these groups surely weren't quite as important. In order for a group to be productive and work cohesively, there needs to be more gatherings. Even if they are in a more casual setting, it would certainly help. This goes for any organization.

    2. With this accessory, the seat of our university is not yet prepared, either by its population, or by the numbers of poor, who would leave their own houses, and accept of the charities of an hospital.

      It is important and good to see that the importance of a hospital is recognized. It is also understandable that people were at this time, at times rather reluctant to seek medical help. Obviously this has changed as more and more problems have become medicalized. It has also changed with the growth in authority in the medical profession. It also still reflects issues today. People who are poorer may not have access to health care or basic medical needs.