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THIRD DRILL
57

[Members from their seats name three persons, one each, and the chair announces them as the committee.]

Mr. J. I move the adoption of the following resolution, "Resolved, That a rest room be maintained for the convenience of the women and children of the surrounding country." [Seconded, handed to the chair and stated.]

Mr. K. I move to amend the resolution by adding the words "provided the annual cost is not more than $500." [Seconded and stated.]

Mr. L. I move to refer the resolution to a committee of five to be appointed by the chair. [Seconded.]

[Question stated and put, the motion adopted, and committee appointed.]

Mr. M. I move the adoption of the following resolution, "Resolved, That it is the sense of this meeting that a new High School should be built immediately, the cost not to exceed $100,000." [Seconded, handed to the chair, and stated.]

Mr. N. I move that the resolution be referred to a committee of seven to be nominated by the chair. [Seconded.]

[Question stated and put, motion adopted, and committee nominated by the chair.]

Chairman. As many as are in favor of these gentlemen's constituting the committee say Aye. Those opposed say No. The ayes have it and these gentlemen are appointed the committee to which is referred the resolution.