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of this ordinance in the case of Societies already formed, and within fourteen days after the formation of the Society in the case of Societies, formed after the coming into operation of this ordinance, and every such registration shall contain the following particulars, that is to say, the name of the Society, the object for which it is formed, .the places at which its business is conducted or is intended to be conducted, the number of members, and the names and places of abode of the persons who are to act as managers of the Society.

2. Any person managing, or assisting in the management of, a Society not registered in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or to imprisonment of either description for a period not exceeding six months, or to both; and any person attending any meeting of any such Society, or otherwise acting as a member of any such Society, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars or to imprisonment of either description for a period not exceeding three months.

No prosecution shall be instituted under this section without the previous sanction of Her Majesty's AttorneyGeneral for the colony.

3. If it shall appear to the Governor upon written information laid before him that any Society, whether registered or not, has an illegal object, or that any of its proceedings are likely to prove dangerous to the public peace, he may authorize the Registering-Officer from time to time to issue notice to the managers of such Society, calling upon them to furnish, within seven days, for registration any or all of the following additional particulars, that is to say, the name, place of abode, and occupation of all the office-bearers, and of all the members of the Society, with proof, if required,