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Practical Lessons.
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dren and,” after the word examinations. Are you ready for the question?

Mr. Kane: I rise to a question of privilege.

The Chairman: The member will state his question of privilege.

Mr. Kane: It is worse than useless for this assembly to waste its time in discussing such nonsensical amendments——

The Chairman (interrupting): The speaker is not speaking to a question of privilege. If he wishes to discuss the question he must obtain the floor in the usual way.

Mr. Scales (obtaining the floor): I move the previous question.

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

The Chairman: The previous question is moved and seconded (this requires a two-thirds vote). The question before you is “shall the vote on the pending questions be now taken?” Are you ready for the ques-