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X. That before the proposed amalgamation takes effect, each
Society shall put itself into a solvent financial position, so that no
debts (other than life-memberships) are left unprovided for.
XI. It is agreed that the proposed amalgamation shall not take
effect until a sum has been presented or promised, sufficient, in the
opinion of the Council of the Essex Field Club and the Committee
of the Essex and Chelmsford Museum, to warrant the establishment
of the proposed institution.
XII. In the event of the fund for the establishment of the Museum
not being raised within three years of the first issue of the proposed
appeal to the members and the public mentioned in paragraph I. (c),
any agreement between the two Societies shall terminate, and each
shall resume its original position in all respects; any expenses
incurred in promoting the scheme to be borne equally by each
Society. Any collections, specimens, or books presented, bought,
collected, or exchanged for during the before-mentioned term of
three years, shall be the property of the Society to which they may
be presented, or by which they are bought, collected, or ex-
changed for.
We, the undersigned, being a Committee appointed to frame a
scheme for the amalgamation of the two Societies, hereby approve
and confirm the above stipulations.
(Signed)
FRED. CHANCELLOR, Chairman Essex and
Chelmsford Museum.
MILLER CHRISTY, Member of Council Essex Field
Club, and Member of Essex and Chelmsford
Museum.
WM. COLE, Hon. Secretary Essex Field Club.
EDMUND DURRANT, Hon. Secretary Essex and
Chelmsford Museum.
EDWARD A. FITCH, President Essex Field Club.
ARTHUR J. FURBANK, Member of both Societies.