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Rh Those opposed, rise. There being two-thirds in the affirmative the motion is adopted, and the question is on the resolution, "Resolved, That ill-nourished children in our public schools should be furnished with a hot luncheon."

I move to amend the resolution by adding the words, "and that poorly clad children in our schools should be furnished with proper clothing." [Seconded.]

The chair is of opinion that the amendment is not germane to the resolution, and therefore the motion is ruled out of order.

Mr. President, it seems to me that when we are expressing our opinions on reforms———

[interrupting]. The ruling of the chair cannot be debated unless the gentleman appeals from the decision. Does the gentleman appeal?

I should like to explain why I think the amendment in order, but I do not like to appeal.

The chair will consider it a favor if the gentleman will appeal and thus throw upon the assembly the responsibility of deciding whether the amendment is germane or not.

Then I appeal from the decision of the chair. [Seconded.]

The decision of the chair is appealed from. The pending resolution is, "Resolved, That," etc. [repeating the resolution]. Mr. C moved to amend by adding the words, "and that poorly clad children," etc.