...and to secure thereby the more rapid promotion and advancement of scientific and practical knowledge in all matters relating- to the construction and management...manufacture, distribution and consumption of gas: the firmer establishment and maintenance of a spirit of fraternity between those interested in the...

...association based upon well established principles governing similar organizations, the object of which shall be the promotion and advancement of knowledge,...practical, in all matters relating to the construction, equipment and management of street-railways ; the establishment and maintenance of a spirit of fraternity...