Abstract :
The Pacific General Meeting, which was held in San Francisco, Calif., August 23–26, 1949, with headquarters in the Fairmont Hotel, offered an enlarged program well arranged, and in keeping with the industrial growth of the region. A total of 17 technical sessions, including two student sessions, was held during the four days of the meeting. In addition there was a general session, a luncheon meeting addressed by President Fairman, two executive meetings in the evening, and a student dinner meeting.