"1.	That the G.C. assemble at nine o'clock each morning, retire for lunch at twelve o'clock for half an hour, resume business at half-past twelve, and sit until four p.m.
"2.	That for convenient reference, the members of the G.C. be seated in rotation, in accordance with the list attached to these suggestions.
"3.	That all propositions which in any way vary from the printed suggestions shall be submitted in writing.
Adopted. "4.	That in the event of more than two propositions being made on one subject, the two receiving the largest number of votes shall be again submitted to the meeting.
"5.	No member of the G.C. to be allowed to speak twice on one proposition until every other Councilman has had an opportunity of speaking; the mover of the motion only to have the light of reply.
"6.	That a statement of the reasons which have influenced the G.C. in their decision be appended to each proposition which is submitted to the votes of the members."—Carried unanimously.

Rejected.

"That Rule 6, clause 2, remain unaltered."

Adopted.

"That it is desirable to make some provision for breaking down the hard and fast line at present prohibiting the admission of candidates under 21 years of age."

Rejected.

"That in Rule 6, clause 2, the words and figures in the fifth line, viz.:—'Less than 21 or,' be struck out, which will make the rule read thus—'They must be in good health, have worked five years at the trade, be good workmen, of steady habits and good moral character, and not more than 45 years of age. They shall not at the time of their admission belong to, or, if admitted, afterwards enter, any other trade society.' "

"That the second clause of Rule 6 be so altered as to read as follows :—'Candidates shall possess the following qualifications:—They must be in good health, have worked at the trade five years, be good workmen, of steady

Adapted.

habits, and good moral character, and not less than 20 or more than 45 years of age. They shall not at the time of their admission belong to, or, if admitted, afterwards enter, any other trade society.'"

Withdrawn.

"That the limit of age for admission be not less than 19 or more than 45 years of age."

"That, without altering our rules at present, branches be invested with a discretionary power of admitting candidates under 21 years of age, if they are in every other particular duly qualified for admission in conformity with

Rejected.

Rule 6, clause 2. In districts in which more than one branch is established, this power shall only be exercised by the authority of a joint summoned meeting, or by a delegate meeting in the London District."

"That Rule 6, clause 2, shall be so altered as to read thus: Candidates shall possess the following qualifications : They must be in good health, be

Rejected.

good workmen, of steady habits, and good moral character, and not less than 18 or more than 45 years of age; they shall not, at the time of their admission, belong to, or, if admitted, afterwards enter into, any other trade society."

• For 2 3 4 5 7 8 12 13 15 (9 votes).
• Against 1 6 9 10 11 14 10 (7 votes).

Adopted.

"That apprentices in the last year of their engagement bo admitted, if they are in every respect eligible in conformity with Rule 6, clause 2."

Adopted.

"That it is not desirable to extend the limit of age for the admission of candidates whose age exceeds 45 years."—Carried unanimously.