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SECOND DRILL
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lution: "Resolved, That it is bad to look on cooking as if it were a lower grade of work than tending a machine in a factory," [Seconded and stated.]

Mr. M. I move to amend by adding the words, "or clerking." [Seconded and stated.][1]

Mr. N. I move to amend the amendment by adding the words "in a store." [Seconded, and stated as follows:]

Chairman. It is moved and seconded to amend the amendment by adding the words "in a store." If this is adopted the primary amendment will be to add to the resolution the words, "or clerking in a store." Are you ready for the question on adding the words "in a store" to the primary amendment? [There being no response he proceeds:] As many as are in favor of the amendment say Aye. Those opposed say No. The ayes have it and the amendment to the amendment is adopted. The question is now on the amendment to add to the resolution the words, "or clerking in a store." Are you ready, etc.? [Question put, and amendment adopted.]

Mr. O. I move to amend the resolution by striking out "bad" and inserting "wrong." [Seconded and stated.]

Mr. P. I move to amend the amendment by striking out "wrong" and inserting "a mistake." [Seconded.]

Chairman. It is moved and seconded to amend the amendment by striking out "wrong" and inserting "a mistake." Are you ready for the question?

  1. See diagram, page 192.