The IHVE was set up,
presumably as a
financial
venture, by a number of promoters who appear to have
had no connection
with the
heating industry. As a result many potential members
refused to join.
But in
1898 these men were bought out and the Institution
was reorganised. As
the 2nd
President Walter Jones said in 1899, "I fear that
the inception or
initiation of the Institute (sic) was not such as to
create confidence,
enthusiasm or respect...." Fortunately prompt action
put things in
order.
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