Proposals of a special nature: — Proposals re-

¢ lating to the conferring of honorary degrees, vote of thanks, messages of congratulations or condolences, addresses and other matters of a like nature, may he moved from the chair without previous notice.

: 40. Iutervention of Chairman:— The Chairman may at any stage of the proceedings at his own dis- cretion or at the request of a member, explain the scope and effect of the motion or amendment which is before the meeting.