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By Robert H. Richards

(Read at the Amenia Meeting, October, 1877.) DURING the summer of 1870, I had an opportunity to visit the laboratory of the late David Forbes, Esq., in London, and was much interested in a labor-saving device which lie had attached to his agate mortar. The mortar was placed in the centre of a small table, and about ten inches to the right of the mortar, a post, perhaps two

Jan 1, 1878

For the benefit of those of our members who are considerable holders of securities, but owing to their isolated situations are not in close touch with the metropolitan market and current quotations, we are publishing two very interesting graphs, showing the course of the bond and stock markets in New York over a long period. These graphs are furnished through the courtesy of the financial department of the New York Tribune.

Jan 7, 1919

For the year ending February, 1919 PRESIDENT SIDNEY J. JENNINGS NEW YORK, N. Y. PAST PRESIDENTS L. D. RICKETTS NEW YORK, N. Y. PHILIP N. MOORE ST. Louis, MO. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT C. W. GOODALE BUTTE, MONT. TREASURER GEORGE C. STONE, NEW YORK, N. Y. SECRETARY EMERITUS ROSSITER W. RAYMOND, NEW YORK, N. Y. SECRETARY BRADLEY STOUGHTON NEW YORK, N. Y.

Jan 4, 1918

By E. C. Reed

Drilling operations in Nebraska during 1942 were reduced to approximately 50 per cent of the previous year's record. Forty- No new fields were discovered, but the Barada field was extended and developed. Deeper drilling in the Dawson field was disappointing in view of the high expectstions held for the Viola, but some small Viola production did result, the first from

Jan 1, 1943

WHERE "MINING AND METALLURGY" OR THE TRANSACTIONS MAY BE CONSULTED For the convenience of members who may be traveling from place to place, the Secretary has compiled a list of libraries or other places in the United States and foreign countries where MINING AND METALLURGY or the Transactions may be con¬sulted This list will be sent to members if they so request.

Jan 1, 1923

By M. L. Sisson, G. H. Rupp, R. L. Hair

THE iron ore supply for the Pueblo plant of CF&I is obtained from the Sunrise mine in Wyoming and the Duncan and Blowout mines near Cedar City, Iron County, Utah. The Sunrise mine is an underground operation while those in Utah are open pit.

Jan 11, 1953

PRESIDENT BENJAMIN B. THAYER,1 NEW YORK, N. Y. PAST PRESIDENTS JAMES F. KEMP,1 NEW YORK, N. Y. CHARLES F. RAND,2 NEW YORK, N. Y. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT SIDNEY J. JENNINGS,1 NEW YORK, N. Y. TREASURER GEORGE C: STONE,1 NEW YORK, N. Y. SECRETARY EMERITUS ROSSITER W. RAYMOND NEW YORK, N. Y. SECRETARY BRADLEY STOUGHTON NEW YORK, N. Y.

Jan 1, 1915

Jan 1, 1944

The Committee on Papers and Publications has set June 1, 1919, as the closing date for the receipt of manuscripts intended for the Chicago meeting, which is to be held Sept. 22 to 27, 1919. Manuscripts must be received by the Secretary on or before this date. If they are sent through members of the technical committees, they must be sent to those committees long enough in advance to be forwarded and in the hands of the Secretary by the time specified.

Jan 5, 1919

Mr. Address Member is hereby proposed by the undersigned, as a Associate Junior Member of the American Institute of Mining Engineers. Signature of three Members. or Associates (not Junior Members). Place of birth Year of birth . Education, when, where and how acquired, with degrees, if any. A technical education is not requisite for membership. Dates Please give record of experience on following page with dates; for example, in the form used by ?Who's Who In America" and similar publications.

Jan 3, 1918

[Indexes to Vols. 1-35, 36-55, 56-72, 73-117 (set of 4 Indexes). DIVISIONAL TRANSACTIONS AND SPECIAL EDITIONS Coal Division Volume, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1934, 1936, 1938, 1940, 1942, 1944, 1946. Institute of Metals Division Volume, one each year 1927-1946. Iron and Steel Division Volume, one each year 1928-1946. Metal Mining, Nonmetallic Minerals and Mining Geology Volumes, 1934, 1935 (Out of print), 1937, 1940,* 1941, 1943.ø]

Jan 1, 1946

Successful preliminary experiments at the University of North Carolina indicate that computers can provide speedy, accurate identification of the mineral content of rock samples. In just two minutes, the University's Univac 1105 computer solves the complex equations that would often require more than four hours using conventional methods. In addition, the computer is frequently spotting minerals that a geologist might miss simply because he wasn't looking for them.

Jan 6, 1964

Between July 10 and August 15, 1918, the Secretary of United Engineering Society, of Engineering Foundation, and of Engineering Council visited 17 cities which are headquarters for large numbers of engineers. His mission was to tell men in all branches of the profession about "Centralized Activities of National Engineering Societies." Stops were made at Denver, Salt Lake City, Reno, San Francisco, Sacramento, Portland, Seattle, Spokane, Anaconda, Butte, Duluth,

Jan 10, 1918

ASIDE-from the John Fritz Medal, in which the Institute participates through its representation on the John Fritz Medal Board, the Institute itself has four awards it may make annually, as follows: the Robert W. Hunt Medal and Prize, the J. E. Johnson, Jr., Award, the James Douglas Medal, and the William Lawrence Saunders Medal.

Jan 1, 1928

The Howe Memorial Lecture, in memory of Henry Marion Howe, Past President of the Institute, was authorized in April, 1923, as an annual address to be delivered by invitation under the auspices of the Institute by an individual of recognized and outstanding attainment in the science and practice of iron and steel metallurgy or metallography, chosen by the Board of Directors

Jan 1, 1942

Report was made by the Committee of National Engineering Societies on the Reserve Corps of Engineers and it was voted that a committee of - three be formed-consisting of the President of the Institute, Dr. Henry -S. Drinker and the Secretary of the Institute-to select members in different parts of the country to-advise with the local U. S. Engineer Officers as to qualifications of applicants for the Reserve Corps of Engineers.

Jan 8, 1916

Organization Place Date 1917 American Society of Sanitary Engineers Grand Rapids, Mich. Aug. 1-3 National Association of Stationary Engineers... Evansville, Ind. Sept. 10-15 National Safety Council New York City. Sept. 10-15 National Exposition of Safety and Sanitation. New York City Sept. 10-15 American Iron, Steel & Electrical Engineers..:. Philadelphia, Pa. Sept. 10-14 American Institute of Metals Boston, Mass. Sept. 24-29 American Foundrymen's Association Boston, Mass. Sept. 24-29 Chemical Industries, Third National Exhibition. New York City Sept. 24-29

Jan 8, 1917

Mr. Address - Member is hereby proposed by 'the undersigned, as a Associate Junior Member of the American Institute of Mining Engineers. Signature of three Members or Associates (not Junior Members). Place of birth Year of birth Education, when, where and how acquired, with degrees, if any. A technical education is not requisite for membership. Dates . . Please give record of experience on following page with dates; for example, in the form used by "Who's Who In America" and similar publications.

Jan 2, 1918

By R. Roberge, H. Herman

Jan 1, 1969