Subsidiary Motions
10—To lay on the table (non-debatable).
11—The previous question (non-debatable).
12—To postpone to a certain day (debatable).
13—To refer to committee (debatable).
14—To amend (debatable).
15—To postpone indefinitely (debatable).
16—Main or principal motion (debatable).
In order to learn the sequence, it is simply necessary to make a Reminder Picture of the motion, and Hitch it to the corresponding number, which of course, must be represented by the words in your Code List. For this purpose the following pictures are suggested, using the list of Code Words. The pictures given here are merely suggestions. Make any pictures which will serve to call the motion to mind.
1—TIE.—To Fix the Time to Adjourn.
See some men seated around a table playing a game of cards. The prize for the winner is a large red TIE lying on the table. One man points to the clock and says, "We will play until ten-thirty o'clock, and then go home." The TIE stands for 1, and the picture suggests fixing the time to adjourn.
2—SNOW.—To Adjourn.
See some people seated around a dinner table. Their attention is directed to the fact that it is snowing and they all rise and go home.
3—HOME.—Questions of Privilege.
See some people leaving a meeting and starting HOME, other jumping up and objecting, raising the question of their privilege to leave.