MARINE ENGINEERS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1188, 25 July 1911, Page 2

MARINE ENGINEERS.

ANNUAL INSTITUTE MEETING. The annual general meeting of Hi© Wellington branch of the Australasian Institute of Marino Engineers was held at the Institute Rooms, AHkcn Street, yesterday. Mr. Richardson was in the chair. The balance-sheet disclosed a particularly flourishing state of affairs, and members were congratulated by the auditors, Messrs. H. Kember and Son, upon the, financial position of tho institute. The building account disclosed a very satisfactory position: the institute building venture, which had cost a matter of .£7509, was shown to be practically self-support-ing,, and was now independent of any assistance from the general fund. The new building, stated tile report, had been described as the finest and best equipped suite of rooms owned by any body _ of marine engineers in the British Empire, and the Wellington branch was to bo congratulated upon loading the sister branches in this respect. The rooms wero free to all sec-going officers and other vi=itors to 'Wellington, and were very highly appreciated by the many who had passed through the visitors' boolss. The thanks of tho. institute were due to a number of gentleman connected with the institute, for donations to the building fund, and for works of art for the adornment of the rooms. Among these wero montioned the names of Mr. V. R. Iteiller, of Manchester, who presented a valuable statue in snlid bronze of "Industry,' for the entrance ball; Messrs. Denny Bros., of Dumbarton; Mr. Charles Seagar; Mr. T. Ronayne, New Zealand Railways; the Paparoa Coal Co., and others. The membership of the Wellington district now stands at 80-1, G5 nc\vvmembershaving beou elected during the past year. Regret was expressed at Hie lo's by death of Mo.«ts. H. M'Cornuiok (s.s. Manapouri) and A. M'Kenfflft'i'?.«. Kotuku), who lo=l their livc<i bv accident, whilst on duty; B. Hood, of 'Groymn.uth, and .1). M'Murricb, of tlie-Tißi-oiilStfajii Ship Co., all valued and respected hionlbers. Satisfaction was expressed in the report with tho' fine technical library which lias been added to. considerably during the year, -thanks being .due for valuable donations by the following lifehonorary associates;—Mr! William' Ferguson (an excecdinsilv well-bound and large range of valuable works); Mr. John. Cook, of Tort Chalmers (a donation of .£s(l for the rmrchase of technical books); and to tho TTon. C. M. I,ukc. M.L.C.. and Mr. J. P. Luke, M.P.. for--donations for a similar purpose. The lighter side of literature was also well represented, and is added to rosnilarlv to keen this department up to date. The institute was now in possession of a very extensive circulating library. Thanks wore also accorded to many of the employers of members for the fair and generous manner in which they had met. the executive during the past levin, and theinstitute was to be congratulated upon the cordial relations i now existing, betw-eon the shipowners a"d other employers of engineers in Ibis Dominion. Officers for Hie year ending • .Tune, 1912:- ■ President. Mr. T. R. Wallace; noepresidenk M<-<sr=. .T. Cable, TT. S. Baldwin, and T. C. Ronalds; secretary, Mr. \. R. Ilislon; treasurer, Mr. Js-s. Darling: committee. Messrs. -las. Darling. K AV. Martin. , T . D-ilziel. R. H. Tune", T Hf-rence G. R Pirie. .Inn. Rankin, .T. M'Alpine .T. A. Gla "row. and W. TTmd ; Kte"\l conn'ilters, Messrs. A. R. Hislop, T. Walhrn. .T. Hownrth. and .T. Darlmc. A hearfv vote of thanks was accorded to* Hie retiring officers and committee for thoir very success-fid, management of the affairs of the institute.

RESIGNATION OP MR. HISLOP. Mr A. 1!. Hislop, secretary of flic inslilut'i sir.ee 1592, tendered his resignation, desiring, ho explained, lo devote more time to his own business. The institute, upon receipt of the resignation, unanimously passed the following resolution:— "it'is with much regret that wo have to announce that Mr. A. K. Hislop, after nearly twenty years of splendid service for the institute in general, and this district in particular, has announced his desire to bo relieved from tho position of secretary, as ho wishes to devote his tinio to his own business. He has.douo great work for the engineers of Australasia, for which he has received honours and praiso from abroad, and his Act of Parliament, passed in ISO 7, by practically his individual efforts, after threo years of most strenuous work, stands out prominently amongst tho many great reforms placed" to his credit. This Act has been favourably commented upon and copied throughout his Majesty's Dominions, and has not only received the approbation of shipowners "themselves, but also of all who go to sea. Sir. Hislop took over our institute when this district was in a living condition, with about fifty monitors, and his ideals were:—First, a strong and well organised district; second, Parliamentary recognition of and the proper status fur engineers; third, the establishment of an institute home. How well lie has succeeded is known lo all, and his splendid work will stand as a shining memorial. Many of the younger generation of engineers have no idea how much Mr. Hislop and a small body of stalwart old members who stood by him-have accomplished, which has revolutionised seagoing and made their calling so much easier than it was in by-gone days, He, has fought our battles wisely .«id well, and in a gentlemanly and tactful manner, and during his long years has never had an angry word with an employer, but has always earned their esteem and respect, and we have no hesitation in sayiu" that in this particular he will ba missed. He has ably assisted by his advice and in other ways many young lellows starting out on their career as engineers; lias helped many a '" mp l '«S over tho stile,' wad last, but not least, has been ever ready at the call for 4>:>lp from tho distressed and -lieieavcd. • Seting that within a month or two at nm-.t hi« «ecret«rial chair will be'vacated, we feel that we cannot let the annual repott go to prcs without parsnip a tribute to tlie excellence of his career, as a representative of our institute, of which we are ail so justly proud; therefore, on bshnlf of the meiiitors and a largo body of other friends who know his worth, we wish him a full measure of suceevs. in his business ventures, but at the same time we know (for he has toM us) that he will retain his life honorary asNaeiatcship of the institute, of which ho. is proud, and will be at call to help u> with his counsels, or. if need be. personally in conference, should this institute at a,ny time require euph..service,-