XXXVIli. - ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS. 
The following notes were communicated :— 
1. “The Toxicity of Wood Alcohol,’ by R. W. CHALLINOR 
F.I.C., F.c.S. The manufacture of methyl alcohol was 
described, and instances were detailed of its poisonous 
effects when drunk. The paper led to a useful discussion 
by Prof. C. HK. Fawsirt, Messrs. W. Poo Le, T. I WALLAS, 
ff. W. STEEL and the Chairman. 
2. “Industrial Betterment,’? by W. W. L’ESTRANGE. 
Attention was called to the necessity for considering the 
comfort and health of the workers when a maximum out- 
put is expected, and an excessive turnover of labour is to 
be minimised.’ A discussion was contributed by Dr. C. S. 
WILLIS, Messrs. DARNELL-SMITH, F. W. STEEL, A. D. OLLE, 
T. I. WALLAS, the Chairman and the Hon. Sec. 
3. “Industrial Fatigue,’’ by the Hon. Sec. The cause 
of fatigue was shown to be of nervous origin, the remedy 
for which was properly proportioned rest periods.* The 
subject was discussed by Dr. OC. S. WILLIS, Messrs. A. D- 
OLE, T. I. WALLAS, DARNELL-SMITH, and the Chairman. 
4. “The Bulletins published by the Advisory Council of 
the Institute of Science and Industry.’’ The Hon. Sec. drew 
the attention of members to these pee ca tee. which are 
sent post free upon request. 
Monthly Meeting, July 8th, 1918. 
Mr. A. B. HEcToR in the Chair. 
Mr. H. B. SEVIER gavea lecture upon “‘Modern Methods 
of White Lead Corrosion.’’ After explaining the various ° 
methods which have been tried for corroding the lead, the 
lecturer described the old Dutch method, which with few 
1 Reported fully in The Australasian Manufacturer, No. 120, July 20, 
also in Chem. Eng. and Mining Journal, July. 
2 Tbid., No. 117, June 29th. 
3 Ibid., No. 116, June 22nd, also in Chem. Eng. and Mining Journal 
September. 
