Mr. J.B. Prosser then read a paper on “The Steam Engine” of which the following is an abstract form the chief points touched upon –

The properties of Steam- mode of generating
Circulation of water in boiler
Boiling point of water under different pressures
Pressures & temperatures of steam
Volume, weight and expansion of steam
Performance of work by steam- earliest known mention of any steam motor
Hero of Alexandria B.C. 130
Description of Savery’s, Newcomen’s & Boulton & Watt’s Primitive Engines
Description of ordinary Steam Engine of present day
Short Biography of James Watt
Expansive working of Steam
Pressure used in his time
Watts other Inventions,
Indicators for Steam Engines, Separate Condensers etc.
Range of Temperatures in the Cylinders of a working steam engine
Condensation & loss of heat in the same.
Theory of the Compound & Triple expansion engines.
History of the Locomotive Engine & names of the principal men who have perfected it
Weights, load, & speeds of early & present locomotives.
History of Marine Engines & number of Steamships in England from first use to date.
Description of Engines of S.S. Teutonic & number of men required to work them
consumption of coal, steam etc. –
Consumption of steam coal in the best engines of different kinds as shown by trials.
Horse Power & General Remarks.