The opening meeting of the Engineering Society of China was held on Tuesday afternoon in the Royal Asiatic Rooms, Museum Road. Mr. A. C. Clear presided over a large attendance, those present including Mr. E. C. Pearve, Dr. Timothy Richard, Mr. John Prentice, Mr. H. von Heidenstam, Mr. A. P. Wood, Mr. C. H. Godfrey, and the Secretary, Mr. W. J. Williams.
The Chairman said that to conform with the proper procedure it was necessary for the outgoing President to introduce his suc ce: sor. On that occasion he must ask their permission for that little ceremony to be waived, for obvious reasons. At the same time he thanked them for the compliment they had paid him in again electing him President of the Bociety. He assured them it was an honour which he much appre-ointed, The Society had again been fortunate enough to secure an attractive programme for the session, and the following were the Engines," Mr.
Railway Maintenance."
5 or Jan. 19: "Some Internal Tuxtord.
Combustion Engines, with special reference to their employment in vessels in China," Mr. F. O, Rey-
Jan. 5 or Jan. 19: on River Conservancy in China." Dr. Timothy Richard.
Feb. 2: Water Works in India,"
Mr, E. G. Norman.
Mar. 9: "Some High Tension Phenomena," Mr. D. L. Loewe.
Mar. 16: "Construction and Maintenance of Electric Tramway Track," Mr. H. J. Blatchford.
Mar. 90: "Hygiene and Drainage of a modern Town," M. Wants.
The President also announced that since the last meeting the Reinforced Concrete Committee had completed and issued their report, and it was a most valuable and useful addition. The Electrical Standardization Committee had, prior to the war, succeeded in making their views widely known throughout Europe and America With regard to the reports of the meetings, Dr. Ivy an honorary Associate, had presented them with a generous che-_ que in order that they might meet their liabilities as regarded the printing of them.
A hearty vote of thanks was recorded to Dr. Ivy.
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