Abstract :
The friends of Edward Dean Adams, men prominent in the fields of engineering, science, art, literature, transportation, finance, industry and club life, tendered him a testimonial dinner at the Hotel Waldorf Astoria, Thursday evening, April 9, 1925, on his seventy-ninth birthday. Through many of the activities to which Mr. Adams has so effectively devoted his life, he has rendered conspicious services to the engineering profession and industry. For years he has been a member of the Institute, exceedingly helpful in many of its activities. He has represented the A. I. E. E. upon the Library Board of the United Engineering Society and for five years was an active member of the Edison Medal Committee, serving as Chairman during the years 1922–1924.