Primitive Wesleyan Methodist Society of Ireland Act, 1871

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Interpretation.

1. The following words and expressions shall have the meanings hereby assigned to them, unless there be something in the subject matter or context repugnant to such construction:

The words “the Society” mean the Primitive Wesleyan Methodist Society of Ireland:

The words “the Conference” mean a Conference of the Society composed of the president or vice-president for the time being, and secretary, the travelling preachers in full connexion, and one steward or leader from each circuit or mission, elected annually by the stewards and leaders to represent the circuit at such Conference, present and voting thereat:

The words “vote of the Conference” mean for all the purposes of this Act a vote agreed to by not less than two thirds of the members of the Conference, composed as aforesaid, who shall be present and shall vote at such meeting.