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Mr. Copeland not being present, 



James K. Fisher called the attention of the Club to a drawing 

 exhibiting a plan of cut off, and also on a drawing-board. 



Philip McKenzie, of Jersey city, stated that he was now experi- 

 menting on the subject, and will inform the Club of the results. 



Lemuel W. Serrell illustrated his views upon the drawing- 

 bo ird. 



The Chairman called on members to give their opinions. There 

 being hesitation on that point, the Chairman called Mr. Maynard 

 to the chair, and took to the drawing board, on which he illus- 

 trated his views of the subject. 



Engineer Everett remarked that this was a very interesting 

 and important question, and he hoped that it would be continued 

 for discussion at the next meeting of the club. 



Mr. Fisher thought that the proper size of locomotive cylinders 

 should be considered in reference to this question. 



On motion of Mr. Simpson, the Copeland question was ordered 

 to be continued at the next meeting. 



Mr. Maynard, from the committee on the selection of questions, 

 mentioned some questions, which were thought proper for the 

 club. One, the Lighthouse, which Lieut. Bartlett, of the U. S. 

 Navy, would perhaps explain, with the light, before the club. 

 Another, Is the Minie gun, the best 1 



Mr. Maynard desired that the question to be discussed should 

 be published time enough to enable gentlemen to prepare them- 

 selves for the proper discussion of it. He then moved an ad- 

 journment. 



The Club adjourned to the first Monday of March next, the 5th, 

 at 7i P. M. 



