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[gently striking the table]. The meeting will come to order. [As soon as all are seated and the room is quiet, he proceeds:] The secretary will read the minutes.

[The secretary rises and without addressing the chair reads the minutes in a distinct voice so that all can hear him, and then resumes his seat.]

Are there any corrections to the minutes? [A moment's pause.] There being none, the minutes stand approved. The meeting is now open for business.

I move the adoption of the following resolution, "Resolved, That ill-nourished children in our public schools should be furnished with a hot luncheon." [Seconded and stated.] Rh