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An engineer, therefore, must specialize along oertain specific lines if he hopes to attain success; he must not only give the best that is in him to hie immediate calling, but he must also study and observe the relation of his work to that of the other lines which have a bearing thereon. For instance: the expert in the con- struction and maintenance of railroad track should not only master the subject of track construction, but he must also watoh the developments that are taking place in the motors and the rolling stock whioh pass over the road* The man who designs an engine must know absolutely the uses to whioh that engine is to be put. We have a notable example of this in connection with the development of the steam engine. After it was generally believed that this machine had attained its maximum effioienoy it was found that it was not suitable for generating eleotrioity, and as a result the steam turbine was evolved. It is very evident, therefore, that an engineer in order to be successful cannot be a reoluse. associate with his fellow engineers. He must Row he can best secure wuoh association through the technical societies. The meeting of engineers under conditions where all are on a common footing foatera a spirit of kindly oo-operation and helpfulness whioh binds them together and makes each of greater usefulness to the other. It is only by wide co-operation that the best advancement can be made in engineering science and achievement.
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