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The semi-monthly meeting of the University of Arkansas Branch was held on November 18, 1909. Mr. H. Herbert read the Institute paper on “The Electric System of the Great Northern Railway Company at Cascade Tunnel.” The paper was discussed by Chairman Stelzner, who is familiar with the equipment on this system. Professor A. A. Steel then presented a paper on “Electric Wiring in Mines”, speaking from many years of personal experience in mining engineering. The last paper read was contributed by Mr. G. C. Baker, a former student, who is now first-class electrician on the U. S. S. Virginia. It described the many applications of electricity in the U. S. Navy, including wireless telephony and telegraphy, lighting, signaling, and the handling of big guns by electricity. There was an attendance of 33 members.