of the efficiencies of several different vats in the pasteurization
and sterilization of milk.
W. H. Thomson—The effects of Carbon Bisulphide on the
germination of grains, the object being to determine whether the
killing of insects by this means will in any way injure the grow
ing qualities of the grains.
A. D. Carrier—The analysis of various mineral and vegetable
oils.
J. L. Haehnlen and F. Heckel—The chemistry of explosives,
especially the analysis of the various modern explosives, such as
smokeless powders, nitro-explosives, etc.
0. P. Maxwell and G. M. Norman—Organic research work,
chiefly in the line of the Terpenes.
M. R. Stevenson—Some problems connected with the paper
industry, especially with reference to the possible recovery of by
products from what is now waste material. Mr. Stevenson and
Dr. Pond spent some time at the Morrison & Cass Paper Co.'s
works at Tyrone early in February. The investigations will
chiefly be carried on with material from this company's plant.
COURSI IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.
W. P. Barclay and J. Neubert—A design for a system of sewers
for Bedford, Pa., which town has at present a very incomplete
system.
R. C. Bell and A. H. Trautman—A plan for the separation of
railroad and highway grades at Lemont, Pa.
N. W. McCallum and B. S. Williams—A design for a system
of sewers for Westfield, Tioga Co., Pa.
W. D. Stevenson•—A design for a locomotive round-house.
H. A. Wagner—A design for a steel roof.
COURSE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
W. P. Beyerle—The electrolytic separation of metals.
D. E. Carpenter—A comparative test of various commercial
incandescent lamps.
W. B. Dawson and V. M. Weaver—The design and construc
tion of a split-phase transformer.
H. G. Gorr and W. T. Griffin—The various uses to which elec
tricity is applied in mining.
COURSE IN CHEMISTRY.