PROCEEDINGS OF SECTION H. 359 
punting, &e. Above these rooms comes an important feature 
in the form of a flat roof, accessible by a staircase, with pins 
to carry various instruments for astronomical purposes. The 
elevation here is sufficient to admit of star observation at com- 
paratively low altitudes without interruption from trees and 
buildings, and the space abundant for very large classes of 
students. 
The following description of the part of the building con- 
nected with surveying, drawing, and astronomical work has 
been supplied by Mr. T. W. Fowler, M.C.E., the lecturer on 
these subjects. | 
In conclusion it may be stated that this building, though of 
but limited dimensions, compares favourably in completeness 
and adaption to its purposes with those the writer has visited 
in other parts oi the world, and cannot fail greatly to facilitate 
the practical training of the students as well as the research 
work and public testing that a well-equipped engineering school 
finds a constant demand for. 
THE SuRVEYING PoRTION OF THE NEW ENGINEERING SCHOOL 
BuitpInc, MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY. 
At the bottom of the building provision is made for a chain 
standard, which will be placed on the south side of the build- 
ing in a passage 105 ft. 6 in. long. The general width of the 
passage is 5 ft. 8 in., but at the western end it is widened out 
into a standard bar-room, 20 ft. long and 16 ft. wide. The 
fiducial points will be placed on brick piers, 28 in. high, 224 in. 
wide, and of lengths varying from 36 in. to 224 in., all being 
bedded in the silurian rock on which the building rests. The 
intention is to have two series of marks placed 45 in. apart 
laterally, one on brass plugs for ordinary comparisons, and the 
other on platinum wires let into brass plugs, and carefully 
covered over for more exact comparisons. Six piers in all will 
be provided, two at the ends, one at 33 ft. from each end, one 
at the centre, and one 11 ft. from the terminal pier in the 
standard bar-room. The marks will be placed at 00 ft., 35 ft., 
90 ft.. 66 ft., 99 ft., and 100 ft., and also at 00 metres, 10 
metres, 15 metres, 20 metres, and 30 metres. The chains will 
be supported on a timber staging between the piers. Windows 
are placed in the south wall opposite each pier for facilitating 
comparisons. In view of the remarkably even temperature and 
absence of direct sunlight, the comparison and testing of sur- 
veying chains will be carried on under very favourable circum- 
stances. 
The surveying lecture-room is on the first floor, and is 27 ft. 
4 in. by 25 ft. 4 in., and will accommodate fifty students. The 
space available for blackboard is 15 ft. wide, leaving ample 
