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CHAPTER VI.

SECOND DRILL, ILLUSTRATING CHAPTERS IV AND V.

Amendments.

[This is supposed to be another meeting of the Parliamentary Law Class after it has mastered the first drill. Unless the contrary is stated, it is assumed that the chairman stands while putting the question, sits during debate, and at other times stands or sits as he thinks best, and that members always obtain the floor before making a motion or taking part in debate.]

Mr. A. The meeting will please come to order. I move that Mr. X act as chairman of the meeting.[1] [As soon as the motion is seconded he continues:] It is moved and seconded that Mr. X act as chairman of this meeting. Those in favor of the motion say Aye. Those opposed say No. The ayes have it and Mr. X is elected chairman and he will please take the chair.

Chairman. Nominations for secretary are in order.

Mr. B. I nominate Mr. Y. [Seconded.]

Chairman. Mr. Y is nominated. Are there any

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  1. It will be noticed that the form is different from that used in the first drill in the election of the chairman. Either is correct and common. Forms are varied in these drills to illustrate those in common use.