The fitness of persons, applying for membership, from other societies, is examined here.

Answers also are prepared to the [24]queries at the proper time.

Instructions also are given, if necessary, to particular meetings, suited to the exigencies of their cases; and certificates are granted to members on various occasions.
[Footnote 24: These queries will be explained in the next chapter.] In transacting this, and other business of the society, all members present we allowed to speak.

The poorest man in the meeting-house, though he may be receiving charitable contributions at the time, is entitled to deliver his sentiments upon any point.

He may bring forward new matter.