its manager, for the pleasant time we have all enjoyed, the profitable instruction we have received, and the very gentlemanly manner which has been exhibited toward us this day. An invitation was then extended to the members of the Association by the Springfield Water Commissioners to resume seats in the carriages. They were then driven to West Springfield, and on the return to Springfield proper, the picturesque view from the tower of the Springfield Armory called forth plaudits from all. At the engine house near the City Hall, Chief Engineer Leshure made a display of hydrant streams. A fine stream was shown by combining three lines of leading hose into one by means of what is known as the "Siamese butt." The Water Department building was next visited, at which place the following resolution was unanimously adopted: Voted that the cordial thanks of this Association are hereby extended to the Springfield Water Commissioners, City Engineer Ellis, Chief Engineer Leshure and all others who, by their generous hospitality, have contributed so greatly to our pleasure this day. MEETING AT PAWTUCKET, R. I. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1883. The members of the Association, together with their invited guests, assembled at the rooms of the Business Men's Association shortly after nine o'clock. Invitation was extended to all present to take seats in carriages which were in front of the building, and the party was conveyed to the many interesting points connected with the Pawtucket Water Works. The procession first visited the distributing reservoir. The beautiful view from this elevated spot was much admired. The party next proceeded to the new pumping station. The machinery at this place consists of four of Corliss's horizontal double acting crank pumps, connected in pairs. The power which operates these pumps is either by steam from a Corliss horizontal condensing engine, or by water from two turbine water wheels. Examination was made of the new filter bed. The supply of water enters beneath, passes upward through two feet of filtering material and thence flows into the pump well. The next stop was made at the old pumping station. At this place is located the Corliss pumping engine, which is noted for having developed an unsurpassingly high rate of duty. The party then returned to the rooms of the Business Men's Association, at which place they were called to order and Franklin A. Steere, Esq., President of the Town Council, made a short address, welcoming the visitors to Pawtucket. President Hall briefly responded, extending thanks for the generous hospitality displayed. A substan tial collation was then served, during which each visitor was the recipient of a button hole bouquet. The party then proceeded to Wilkinson's Park, where a fine exhibition of fire streams was made, under the direction of Chief Engineer Collyer. Six streams were thrown 112 feet perpendicular, with a nominal pressure of ninety-five pounds at the hydrants. The Association was then escorted by the entire fire department, to the steamer Pioneer, which conveyed the party down the Pawtucket and Providence rivers, to Vue de L'Eau Club Grounds, where a bountiful shore dinner was served, with the "Compliments of the Water Commissioner, Superintendent, and Business Men of Pawtucket." While on the boat each visitor was presented with a watch charm in the form of a clam. As the steamer went through the draw of the India Point bridge a fine display of fire streams was made by a squad of East Providence firemen. Previous to the dinner a record of the names of those present was made by the Secretary. The following is the number: Active Members. Fine Members 24 Candidates for membership. 4 Members of Water Boards and Fire Departments from various cities. Officials Town of Pawtucket, together with a representation of Business Men of same place. . 6 36 58 128 BUSINESS MEETING. After the dinner the members were called together by President Hall, and in the absence of the Secretary, J. Stewart Brown was elected Secretary pro tem. The following list of applicants for active membership was presented, each being endorsed by the Executive Committee: Birmingham, Conn. Daniel S. Brinsmade, Civil Engineer, J. Henry Brown, Nathaniel Dennett, Supt. Mystic Division, Charlestown District, Boston. Superintendent, Somerville, Mass. The foregoing were then elected members. Letters were then read from W. F. & F. C. Sayles, the Pawtucket Gas Company, The Pawtucket Hair Cloth Company, the Conant Thread Company and the Fales & Jenks Machine Company, inviting the members of the Association to visit their respective manufactories. Voted that the communications from the business men of Pawtucket be received and placed on file, and that the thanks of this Association be returned and entered upon the records. Voted to adjourn to the call of the President on the boat. While on the steamer Pioneer, steaming up the beautiful Providence river, the members were assembled, and on motion of Mr. Ellis of Springfield, the following vote was unanimously carried : Voted that the thanks of this Association be tendered to the town officials and business men of Pawtucket for attentions shown the Association this day, and that the same be entered upon the records. Col. Haggett, President of the Lowell Water Board, extended an invitation to those present to visit Lowell in June next, on the occasion of the third annual meeting of the New England Water Works Association, which is to be held in that city. In conclusion, special mention should be made of the |