THE SCIENTECH CLUB OF INDIANAPOLIS.

The Scientech Club is an organization, now in its second year, which is composed of individuals who are scientifically or technically trained or who are interested in science. It includes members of practically all the engineering, chemical, and medical societies.

The club has for its objects the promotion of research, the coordination of the activities of the various technical societies, to create a closer bond between the professional men, and to give the city of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana the benefit of the special knowledge of its members.

Meetings are held at luncheons each Thursday noon when reports are made and various speakers are heard. Committees present their recommendations which are acted upon by the members. Usually each Committee is assigned a day upon which it is to conduct a meeting of the club.

It is stated that the members of the club are very much interested in the Patent Office, and they realize the importance of maintaining it as efficient as possible.

At a recent meeting the Patents Committee presented the following resolution which was approved on April 15, 1920:

Resolution.

WHEREAS, the strength and greatness of this country are due in a large measure to its magnificent industrial development, and

WHEREAS, industry is dependent on inventions and patents for rapid and healthy growth, and

WHEREAS, cooperation between the Patent Office and industry is essential to the welfare of the country to the end that industry may be fostered, and

WHEREAS, to promote such cooperation it is desirable that the Patent Office, Industry, and the general Public be better informed with respect to the aims and achievements of the others:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT it is the opinion of the Scientech Club that an agency be established with a view to fostering a better understanding between the Patent Office and industry and to give greater publicity to the

work of the Patent Office to the end that the Patent Office may function more efficiently and receive adequate support from the Congress for its proper functioning.

It is recommended that such agency be closely associated with the Patent Office and the Patent Office Society and that the Journal of this Society be used in promoting publicity.

It is requested the above be given publicity to the end that expressions may be obtained from various sources to discover whether those interested in the Patent Office approve the idea underlying the Resolution.

OF GENERAL AND PERSONAL INTEREST.

The following persons, who have been filling temporary appointments as Fourth Assistant Examiners, passed the Civil Service entrance examinations in April and have received permanent probationary appointment: Mr. Nathaniel Frucht,

Mr. Fred E. Shoemaker,
Mr. Francis G. Cole,
Mr. Conway P. Coe,
Mr. Thomas F. Stewart,
Mr. Edward D. Lewis,
Mr. Harold O. Clayton,
Mr. Emery P. Robinson,
Mr. James S. Jones,
Miss Mary B. Davidson,
Miss Phyllis Richardson,
Mr. Roswell A. Bryant,
Mr. Preston A. Nash,
Mr. Nelson Littell,

Mr. Bernard E. Schlesinger,

Mr. Jacob S. Scharf.

In addition to these, the following men, not previously in the Office, passed the examination and have been appointed:

Mr. Samuel Cockerill of Indiana,

Mr. Charles V. Humphreys of New York,
Mr. Geo. A. Smith of the District of Columbia,
Mr. Charles F. Chisholm of Maryland.

As an offset to the above incoming examiners, the following separations from the corps are to be recorded:

Miss Grace MacFarland resigned April 21st and the announcement of her marriage appeared shortly thereafter. It thus appears that the integrity of the corps is subject to attack in a new direction which it will be extremely difficult to guard against. Miss MacFarland, or to be more accurate, the former Miss MacFarland, entered the Office as a temporary Fourth Assistant Examiner August 27, 1918; was made permanent assistant Dec. 1, 1919, and promoted to Third Assistant Examiner Feb. 23, 1920. She served continuously and very acceptably in Div. 43.

Mr. J. Ralph Fehr, First Assistant Examiner, has resigned to go with the Delco Light Co. at Dayton, Ohio.

Mr. Fehr was originally appointed Dec. 30, 1907, but was away from the Office on military duty from June 1916 to Sept. 1919. After serving in Div. 41 for some time Mr. Fehr, having special training in electricity, was transferred to Div. 42 where he worked for several years. Since September 1919, he has been in Div. 26.

Mr. B. L. Leger, another assistant examiner in Div. 26, has resigned to enter the patent department of the Western Electric Company, New York City. He was appointed August 7, 1914 and reached the grade of 2nd assistant October 22, 1918. He served for some years in Division 8, but was later drafted for electrical work in Div. 26.

Mr. B. J. Craig, 2nd assistant examiner, has resigned to go with Bates & Macklin, patent attorneys, of Cleveland. Mr. Craig has been a member of the corps since Oct. 1, 1912, and was made 2nd assistant October 16, 1917. He served in Divs. 40 and 44, always doing exceptionally good work.

Mr. Elmer J. Gray, a temporary 4th Assistant Examiner, has resigned to enter the office of Mr. C. A. Weed, patent attorney, of New York City. While Mr. Gray has

been in the corps only since Sept. 29, 1919, he has developed marked aptitude for the work and his departure is a real loss to the Office.

Mr. H. T. Gammons, formerly a member of the examining corps, has left the Hamel Shoe Machinery Co. to go with Roberts, Roberts & Cushman, of Boston, Mass.

Kay and Totten, of Pittsburgh, announce the admission to their firm of Robson D. Brown; the name of the firm is changed to Kay, Totten and Brown.

Edmund Q. Moses, William P. Hammond and Arthur Middleton announce they have formed a partnership for the practice of patent and trade-mark law under the name of Moses, Hammond & Middleton at 165 Broadway, New York City. Mr. William P. Jones will be associated with the firm.

PATENT ATTORNEY

Desires permanent position with patent firm or department of manufacturing corporation, where there are chances for advancement. Technical training. Several years engineering experience. Formerly assistant examiner in Patent Office. Graduate in Law. Member of bar. Willing to accept position with administrative and executive duties connected with patent and other legal matters. Address CX, care Journal of the Patent Office Society.

Patent Attorney, formerly Assistant Examiner in the Patent Office, graduate in law, and member of the bar, desires a position with a patent attorney or with a manufacturing concern, preferably located in the East, where there are opportunities for advencement. Now in the Patent Department of a large manufacturing company. Address H, care Journal of the Patent Office Society,

"A manufacturing corporation desires to secure the services of a capable patent attorney or Assistant Examiner for its patent department. A knowledge of Electrical Engineering is essential. State experience, present employment and compensation desired.

Address G. W., care Journal of the Patent Office Society,

Young man seeks a permanent connection with an established firm of patent attorneys or with a manufacturing company where his experience will be valuable. Education comprises college work in chemistry, metallurgy and law. Experience comprises work as Assistant Examiner in the Patent Office in Mechanical, Chemical and Metallurgical Arts; validity and infringement searching and patent solicitation; organization of patent department for a manufacturing company; and specialization in complete field of manufacture and uses of light alloys. Address W. B. D., Patent Office Journal.