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either the repair of a gold stud or a cast iron fly wheel weighing 

 five tons. The lecturer quoted several cases in which very- 

 massive articles had been welded successfully by this system, 

 and gave a practical demonstration of the process in welding 

 together two small iron plates. He added that a number of 

 samples of work executed by this system had been sent on by 

 Messrs. Lloyd & Lloyd, of Birmingham, to be used at the 

 lecture, but unfortunately they had not yet arrived. He sug- 

 gested that when they did come they might be deposited for a 

 few days in the Museum. The concluding portion of the 

 lecture was devoted to an explanation and demonstration of 

 electric cooking. The advantages of the process were absence 

 from smoke, dirt, smell, or unnecessary heat. With the 

 assistance of Mr. John Brown a number of chops, pancakes, 

 &c., were cooked and submitted to the critical inspection of the 

 audience. In conclusion, Mr. MacWhirter tendered his thanks 

 to Mr. H. Robb, who had kindly given the use of his gas 

 engine ; to Messrs, W. Ewart & Son, who had offered every 

 assistance ; to Messrs. J. S. Brown & Sons, who had given a 

 very large amount of aid from their premises — and particularly 

 to Mr. John Brown, who had contributed so materially to the 

 success of the meeting ; to Mr. J. H. Greenhill, who had helped 

 them materially in the work of preparation ; to the General 

 Electric Company, who had kindly supplied the very complete 

 and elaborate cooking apparatus ; to the Faraday Electric 

 Compan}^, who supplied the dynamo, drill, and other appli- 

 ances ; and to Messrs. Lloyd & Lloyd, for the samples of welded 

 work to which he had referred. 



Mr. George Andrews, in proposing a vote of thanks to the 

 lecturer, said he was quite sure all present would join in thank- 

 ing the gentlemen mentioned by Mr. MacWhirter, although 

 the very fine display of electrical appHances supplied by their 

 kindness would have been of comparatively little use without 

 the lucid explanation of the talented lecturer to whom they had 

 listened with such sincere pleasure. 



Mr. S. F. MiLLiGAN, M.R.LA., seconded the motion, which 

 was passed by acclamation. 



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