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102 assembly. This consent is usually given informally but if any one objects it is necessary for a motion to be adopted granting the desired permission. When an amendment is moved the mover of the original motion may say, "Mr. Chairman, I accept the amendment." If no objection is made, the chair announces the question as amended. If any one objects, the chair states the question on the amendment.

(d) Reading Papers. A member may read from any printed or written document as a part of his speech, but if objection is made, he cannot continue reading unless the assembly grants him permission. An objection should never be made unless a member is making an improper use of his privilege.

(e) To Be Excused from a Duty. After a member has accepted an office or membership on a committee, he cannot relieve himself from the responsibility of such service until the society has accepted his resignation, or has had a reasonable opportunity to accept it and to fill the vacancy. A member accepts an office if he does not decline it at the first opportunity.

(1) What are Incidental Motions? Have they any relative rank? When are they in order?

(2) When should a Question of Order be raised?

(3) When must an Appeal be made? What privilege in speaking on an appeal has the chairman over members of the assembly? Why?