6 The Growth of a Leviathan. 



use of the main watertight bulkheads, the covering of the frame- 

 work with the shell plating, the erection of the houses forming 

 the super-structure, and the beginning of the woodwork being 

 put on board — all these were dealt with in turn by Mr. Wilding, 

 who afterwards proceeded to speak of the launching of the vessel 

 and to describe the complicated nature of the fitting-out process, 

 illustrating this by reference to the extensive electrical equipment 

 of a large liner, the ventilation, and the arrangements for cooking 

 made on board. After taking his hearers on an imaginary tour 

 round the vessel, the construction of which he had described, and 

 pointing out the various classes of accommodation, Mr. Wilding 

 concluded by speaking of the coaling process, the trials, and 

 finally the departure of the vessel. 



Mr. John M'Cormick, in moving a vote of thanks to Mr 

 Wilding, paid an eloquent tribute to the manner in which he had 

 dealt with his subject, and the motion, having been appropriately 

 seconded by Professor Lindsay, was carried with enthusiasm. 



