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56 motions with which we are unfamiliar. If the motion is withdrawn, I will move to amend the rule so as to allow the motion to commit. [rising]. I withdraw my motion.

The motion is withdrawn. Mr. G.

I move to amend the standing rule limiting the motions allowed in our meetings by inserting "and to commit" after "amend." [Seconded.]

[Question stated and put, and the motion adopted by a two-thirds vote as in previous drill.]

I move the adoption of the following resolution: "Resolved, That we give $200 to the public library." [Seconded and stated.]

I move to refer the resolution to a committee of three. [Seconded.]

[Question stated and put, and motion adopted.]

How shall the committee be appointed?

[calls out from his seat]: Nominations from the floor.

[there being no other method proposed, assumes this to be the will of the assembly and says]: Nominations are in order.