Annual convention

After a thorough consideration of the various places suggested for the coming convention, Atlantic City, N. J., has been selected. The dates fixed are June 29, 30 and July 1 and 2. A suggestion seriously discussed was that the convention be held at Detroit during the third week in June, in order that members might also attend the sessions of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Upon investigation it appeared very doubtful whether suitable hotel accommodations and meeting facilities could be provided, and the plan was reluctantly abandoned for the present year. The two organizations now have about 250 members in common, and it appears probable that in future a joint committee may be appointed which would decide upon the desirability of selecting a meeting place which would be reasonably satisfactory to all. The continual growth of the technical societies makes it more and more difficult each year to choose a suitable place for a convention. In the selection of Atlantic City, ample hotel accommodations of every grade will be available. Those members who may desire to extend their sojourn until the week following the convention should, however, reserve rooms considerably in advance, as the season at the seashore begins with a crowd on July 4, which is likely to continue for two months. Transportation facilities are ample, and there appears to be no reason why the convention should not attract a large attendance.