those of the members who were not intimately acquainted with him that he 

 was seventy years old at the time of his death. 



The Council and Members of The Society of Naval Architects and 

 Marine Engineers in convention on this date in taking note of the death of 

 Commodore Jacob W. Miller — 



"Resolved, That the Society hereby places on record its profound sorrow 

 at the loss of one of its Charter Members who had been a vice-president for 

 many years, and who had greatly contributed to the success of the Society 

 by his activity and constant attention to its interests. 



"Resolved, That it has been a privilege to be associated with Commodore 

 Miller in the work of the Society and that we feel a deep sense of personal 

 sympathy in their affliction while we congratulate them on the splendid and 

 useful records made by our friend. 



"Resolved, That these resolutions, with the acccompanying notes of the 

 career of Commodore Miller, be inserted in the Transactions of the Society, 

 and that a copy be sent to his family." 



STEVENSON TAYLOR, 



President. 

 DANIEL H. COX, 

 November 14, 1918. Secretary. 



COLONEL EDWIN AUGUSTUS STEVENS 



HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENT 



The Society has been peculiarly unfortunate during the past year in 

 losing three vice-presidents, who were also among its oldest and most hon- 

 ored members. The Society has, during its entire history, been very for- 

 tunate in the devotion of a number of, prominent members of the profession 

 who were with it from the beginning; and of these Colonel Stevens stands 

 out as one oi the most prominent and useful. He contributed papers fre- 

 quently, and was always ready to take part in the discussion of those where 

 his experience and ability enabled him to contribute data or to assist in the 

 elucidation of a problem. 



Colonel Stevens was born in Philadelphia, March 14, 1858, and died in 

 Washington, D. C, March 9, 1918. His talent as an engineer came to him 



