The diamond drill., 1921-12-24

and In somo cases concentrating q
number OF collieries into one breaker
with the same object In view. were
accomplished. This work was started
IN 1918 and large part had been
completed at the time Of his death.
1t should be mentioned that the
Boilers In the Power Stations refer
red to are fred with Pulveried Slush.
which is waste product from the
Breakers, and constitutes the first
use OF Pulverized Anthracite coal
under Boilers 1t was essentially ow-
to Mr.. Ireland's absolute support and
confdence that made possible the
bringing to complete success OF
this system, which was worked out by
his own engineers.
From a mining standpoint, the
thing which made Mr.. Ireland rank
without any superiors. was the COM
bination OF an exceptionally brilliant
engineering ability with a keen un-
derstandihg OF finance and business
conditions.
His qualifications as an engineer
were remarkable. as he was not only
an expert geologist. and mining en-
gineer. but with that was exception
lally capable In mechanical and cleo
trical engineering. He was therefore
always In a position to view project
from every angle and not a single
point would come up for discussion
that he could not Immediately take up
and settle as an authority on that
particular subject. 1t was undoubted-
ly his great knowledge OF the various
phases OF the business which made
him very keen on details. and even
with the great amount OF RESPONSE
bility and work which became incum-
bent upon him from figures OF
statements of general character
without having them backed up by de-
tailed explanations.
His capacity for work was phenom-
email. and not only was work his es-
sential pursuit in life, but In fact was
his hobby. Time had very little mean
ing for him. and he would devote day
and night continuously to the study
and solving of problems. With all this
he was one OF the most considerate
and courteous men that ever breathed
the breath OF life, and invariably his
first thoughts were for the other per-
sons feelings. This magnificent trait
always showed itself whether in busi-
ness relations or personal. His repu
tation for square dealing was widely
known, and his word was as good as
his bond. In this respect he was al
ways insistent that everyone In his
employ act accordingly, and his motto
was always do the right thing no
matter how much il may hurt"
The natural result OF such a chara-
ter was the undying devotion and
loyalty of everyone in his employ
and he was always looked up to not
only as the "chief ofiiciap, but also
as a kind friend and adviser to all. |
1t was universally known that 1t made |
no difference where he was or how
busy he might be. he could always be
dDDl Wy any 4hCAhbtA Va hAo VI
ganization on any matter or with any
suggestion, and gain his individual at
tention, together with his advice and
encouragement. He always had word
of praise for any accomplishment
however trivial. and II was these
wonderful qualities in his character
which brought out the best in the men
of his organization, and turned fail
ure to success in number OF under
takings. His undaunted courage and
consideration for others was shown |
TO the very end. anu during his entire
illness never for a moment did he |
show the slightest sign of giving up |
OF ever utter a. single word OF COM
plant despite the fact OF his terrible |
suffering.
Mr.. Ireland goes down TO posterity |
as an example OF the very highest |
kind OF manhood. beloved by ell and
has left a trail behind worthy for US |
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