Past section meetings

The Atlanta Section held its regular meeting on February 1, 1911. The program consisted of a paper by Mr. A. M. Schoen, on “Electrolysis.” Mr. Schoen was employed some years ago by the City of Richmond, Va., to make a study of the electrolytic action which was attacking the water pipes of that city. There were at that time two competing electric railway companies operating in Richmond. Mr. Schoen made a complete electrolytic survey of the region and his investigation showed that great damage was being done to the water system by current leakage from the tracks of one of the railway companies. Mr. Schoen´s treatment of the subject was therefore based on the practical side of electrolysis. The paper was received with much favor and considerable discussion followed. Those taking part were: Messrs. H. P. Wood, G. S. Yundt, H. M. Keys, A. W. Wilder, E. P. Peck, J. N. Eley, M. E. Bonyun, and Professor Kell. Twenty-five members and visitors were present.