It will be ever so much quicker, and give each chap a fair innings." It seemed a good idea, and as it allowed Purkis's rule to stand unchallenged, he acquiesced.
So in due time the following wonderful code of rules was drawn up and adopted-- 1.

That this club be called the Low Heath Conversation Club.

(Purkis.) 2.

That the object of the club be and are periodical picnics and meetings for the discussion of philosophy, etcetera.

(Warminster.) There was some debate as to whether the ninth word should be "is" or "are." But "are," as agreeing with the plural, was carried by a large majority.
3.