The President: Do I hear a second to that motion?
A Member: I second the motion.
The President: It has been moved and seconded that the rules requiring that these committees be elected be suspended, and the chair be authorized to appoint the different committees. The chair holds that it will take three fourths of the members present to suspend the rules. Is there any discussion about this?
Members: We are ready for the question.
The President: All in favor of the motion made by Dr. Deming, make it known by saying aye.
[Vote taken.]
The President: Those opposed, by the same sign.
[None.]
The President: The motion is carried that the chair appoint the different committees, and they will be announced at the proper time.
The next thing on the program is a paper by the President. I will ask Dr. Morris to take the chair while I read what I have to say.