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148 The Chairman: It is moved and seconded to amend the resolution by inserting the words “in the grammar grades” after the word education. So that the resolution, if amended, will be, Resolved, That education in the grammar grades should be compulsory. Are you ready for the question? (Amendment debatable.) As many as favor the amendment say aye. . . . Those opposed, no. .. . The ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. The question now recurs on the amended resolution, Resolved, That education in the grammar grades should be compulsory. Are you ready for the question? As many as favor the amended resolution say aye. . . . Those opposed, no. .. . The ayes have it. The amended resolution is adopted.

148. Mr. Colvin (obtaining the floor): I move the adoption of the resolution, Resolved, That High Schools should be maintained at public expense.

Mr. Little (rising): I second the motion.