The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-21
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.
COMING MEETING OF THE AMERi-
CAN SOCIETY.

A Four Days session In Richmond NoN'
Novcmber--How They Have Been En-
tertained In Boston, New York and
other Places.
The American Society Of Mechanical En-
ginccrs propose 20 meet in Richmond No
yembcr lith, 1890 Judging from past ex-
pcricncc, we must expect au attendance Of
from two hundred and fifty 70 three hundred
members, some professors Of the most prom
iucnt scientific universities and colleges OF
the world-consulting, mining, marine
electrical. and railway engineers. some
are managers and superintendent OF the
largest plants In this country, and all gen.
ilemen Of refinement and culture, and they
will probably be accompanied by not less
than iifly ladies. They have met but once
before in the south, at Nashville, and this
is their first visit 10 the state OF Virginia.
This society is about ten years old, and
has over one thousand active members Who
are elected by ballot. They meet semi-an-
nually. and at these meetings most Q; their
work is done in business sessions, Of which,
generally, two are held a deg, and the time
between is taken up by visits 10 factories,
engineering works, nad points Of general
interest. The general plan of the entertain
ment to he ole. ed them has been suggested
rs follows 20 the local committees
PROGRAMME OF EACH DAY.
Tuesday. November llthi Reception by
the Governor Mayor. and prominent cltllehs
with "A collation.. snort address oil Weic c,,..
by either of the above oihclais tleh u nh"i'
lsrHf NsaI
cistion ,...
Wednesday, November 12th business
session I'm the morning lasting unui ABOUT
noon. when carriages VIII take thehi 20 tnt
Richmond Locomotive and Machine WORKS,
then 10 the 4 rcdcgar Iron works; such OF inc
tobacco factories and Olher works ms VIII cN-
tend invitations. drive ont 10 The Lee lnonu-
ment. Hollywood cemetery and Chimborazo.
In the evening. "A business session.
Thursday. November 18Th A short busi-
ness session will be held In the morning
then nm excursion down the river 10 Visit the
Monitors as far as Dutch Gap, II practcnble.
In the evening O reception OF some suitable
entertainment.
Newport News, inspection of dry-docks. &c,
of the Ship-buIiding Company. visit 70 Nor-
folk naVy-yard, Old Point Comfort. For TINS
"trip. the Chesapeake ana ono railway OF
ficials have already extended the courtesy OF
specie train and free transportation.
ILLUsTRiOUs MEN.
The American society Of Mechanical En-
,,inoers is composed OF some Of the most IL
lustrious men of this ana foreign countries.
and the courtesies which have been extend
ed lat all of the previous meetings have
been of the highest and most elaborate
character. and Richmond Will not be be-
hind. In Scranton, Pa, the Board of Trade
gave them an official invitation TO the city
and its president, Colonel Price, delivered
an Grafton. \ reception, with collation.
was rendered them by the Board OF Trade.
Visits to the various works ana iree tfaNel
was extended all over the electric and other
lines.
In Erie. meetings were held IN the rooms
of the Board of Trade, and a great many
excursions were arranged Tor the party.
The ladies were taken care Of 10y commit
Tee of ladies from Erie.
In Cincinnati the meetings OF the society
were held at the Scottish Rite cathedral.
a pleasant excursion with magnificent
champagne lunch and banquet was offered
at the visit 10 the Niles Tool Works, TO
which "A tree train was extended, drawn by
a "strong' locomotive. A grand reception
was rendered at the Cincinnati Art Rooms.
In Boston one of the most delightful
meetings was held. The city entertained
them with banquet and excursion by
steamer, inspecting the city's sewerage
system. The courtesy of the city railways
was extended 10 the society, and at the
Boston Art Club the parlors were thrown
Open.and handsome collection OF paintings
was exhibited especially for the occasion
and "A collation. was served. An excursion
10 the Pacific Mills in Lawrence was ar
ranged. where they were also handsomely
entertained.
In Philadelphia. not only were private
entertainments offered, but the Local Com-
mittoe engaged the best seats a. the Acad-
envy Of Music TO witness the performance of
Booth and Barrett, and the Industrial Art
Club gave a grand reception and collation.
at the Academy Of Fine Arts.
New York. Chicago and other cities did
rs well. but the greatest liberality and hos
pitality beyond doubt was extended to the
engineers on their last visit 20 England,
GRANGE and Germany, where they were re-
ceived by the crowned heads and all the
societies of scientific and literary nOtoriety.
and as a consequence body composed OF
hundreds of the most prominent men have
arranged to visit this country this year.