Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Technique Yearbook (Cambridge, MA)

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1915 TECHNIQUE 19 its own light. Among the engineer- ing societies, quite a large part of the work of the society is the ar- ranging of trips to the va.rious man- ufactories, plants, testing stations, and construction camps throughout New England. Trips such as these are made on an average of every two weeks, and are generally sup- plemented by lectures along kindred lines by some practical engineer. Although the trips are very bene- ficial, for their value can readily be seen, the most important part of the work of the societies is carried on through the medium of Smokers, where business and pleasure are happily intermingled. The first part of the evening is given over to a lecture, or, more often, an informal talk, on some subject of vital interest to all, and by some man prominent in the practice of the profession in question. Following this, refresh- ments and smokes are enjoyed, and lively discussions ensue. INSTITUTE COMMITTEE ' N 1893, due to the activity of l several influential members of the Senior Class, each of the four undergraduate classes elected three representatives to a commit- tee formed to promote the welfare of the Institute at home and abroad. Though founded for a very broad and excellent purpose, the Committee, during the next twelve years, had but little real authority, and was not particularly prominent in the undergraduate life of Technology. The growth of student activities during the years from 11905 to 1910 made the recognition of a central governing body highly desirable, and, as a result, we find the prestige of the Institute Committee at this period steadily increasing. This was especially true in 1909, when the representation was increased by the addition of one representative from each of the professional societies as Well as one representative from each of the other important activities, namely, Tech Show, The Tech, the Musical Clubs, TECIINIQUE, Ath- letic Association, and the Technol- ogy Christian Association. Probably the most important event in the history of this organi- zation was the establishment in 1913 of the :'Association of Under- graduates of the Massachusetts In- stitute of Technologyf, Every student at Technology is a member of this Association, and the Institute Committee is authorized to transact all business of the Association. Among the powers of the Committee are the ratiication of appointments to the Managing Boards and the election of Alumni Advisers to the Tech Show, The Tech, and the Musical Clubs. A general super- A E ff v- ff- .. .E E 1 , . 1 : H. vf11!ivu3 .:1::,:::q-iunxf. 4-'7' 'YE f'94l'Z:14 :: TY2: F-Y : '-J' ,h',5:m '1:::11gccra1iz.gZ.n3Q f if-- 1ppi:jT5'Z71'raamA'.:f:.''.' vb- +4-'IT :'--.-.ras 1 E 5 . . , .,fn,,,c.,.,....x'.,.. -i.,,..,....,.-. I y .:mm,.- . . . .,..,.- ','- , - rv-' 7, ffjjggjggfmwmtavgqfff- ' if , ,lg 1Axv::1l'wmu1m1zu1L1Q,mL.-I-gi-.,.1Ml urzaul lIi'1I'..rJ l,,.,...'r'S5,'1h: Iffiwslni'-fn'iC-idfig-'i IYY if 4152 I 4319 I h5'5fE'7357?iW5g227ZZ717l::.. , mi.. E l ,ililiii :ffh,.:1 wmem. I 1 5 - Mlfsffi I 3 3 -G --. -- . .. - na.. - afaeammieee-ang .M .. x any W, .. :I ' ':: ',,,Emrx:-::fauf:::.'. '-'',1o'.'i Q . 1 - ' l fl - ' K ' ' H ' -'fff 'f !'f- --'w-J' 512 I 1-U - xfjsfqmff ..I. . Ir:-F ...-. T. NWI I

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18 TECHNIQUE 1915 glesworth, a member of the Cor- poration, a club was organized much after the pattern of the young, but highly successful, Cosmopolitan Clubs of Harvard and other col- leges. An organizing committee was brought together, consisting of upper classmen from several na- tionalities, many members of the Faculty, and President Maclaurin, a man of exceptional cosmopolitan experiences and sympathies. It is noteworthy that many members of the Faculty have enjoyed very active membership in the club since its organization. The officers are taken from all nationalities, and one or more members of the Faculty hold positions on the governing board as advisers. National chairmenn are appointed each year to represent the members of their nationality at the meetings of the governing board, when the number from any one nationality is sufficiently large. Several entertainments, known as national nightsf' are given during the year entirely by the representa- tives of one country or of a certain part of the world, each aiming to show the customs, games, and other interesting features that exist in one particular country. Many of these programmes have proven some of the most enjoyable that have ever been given in Technology. They are in- tensely interesting, varied, and are carried out with great enthusiasm. Is The foreign students at the Insti- tute have found the Club of great benefit, and have welcomed the opportunities it has offered not only for becoming more cosmopoli- tan, but for becoming an integral part of the active student life. The club is so popular with Ameri- cans that the American membership, one-third of the total, is generally full. The membership fee is small, but the members, numbering some eighty, are very enthusiastic. Pleasant relations exist with the Harvard Club, many hospitalities being exchanged during the year. A joint dinner will be held this year. Recently an alliance with the na- tional association of college Cos- mopolitan -Clubs has been effected, which, it is expected, will add much strength to the local organization. ,M THE PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES NE of the most important factors .in the efficiency of the training at the Insti- tute is the fact that in each depart- ment where it is possible there is what we term a professional society, well organized and open to all. These societies are seven in number: the Architectural Society, the Archi- tectural, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, and Mining Engineer- ing Societies, similar in government and purpose, but each according to : .h,v1f,af:,awL:L'oaLz.::.'r-.aaiwfxlzaw ,ff 1 ...:1..,...,a,..f.. ,- ,, -- . 4 ...,,,,,..,,... ...... . .. .. . ..-4.-. - , : , ,rzc-aarme-::.-:faa-riaili ai' rn, - 'ln :11,,,... f ...Z..I.1if?!.Ch7 ''-4f5l.F.-M1'-- - - 3 L '15 EGF, , ,27 Av 5 ..-.maz:::'7:.fS-,zf1::P7f4ZH3::f.ms,1,. Al Fi'- 1-725 -...., . 5 A :.4...f ,- ff,,:,W'Z:-,ga.gr E,.,....,,..... - ,fy I ,I--.3:muvr::aeffvr1h:5'?'J::.4m,'.v. ' 3 - - 2--19 gnu ' : 3...,,w. : M2412-' . Aa- -: sMlL':?:E'f4!f?:H?'1'4fL--'1-I---gMn?.' ' i-.eaiiii -,,,,,Jl :7 3.!,7W.:lH.LfM::-,.-,n.r 4 -I A ,Q . ..............Q...,,,,,,,mzgggm1:,., : 5 : ma: EE-2-I E' ' ' 'U' - ' il- , .ltr q X Vfafifiii uM.....-........,....,, , , ,fx H2 g fi ' N ' ' E5 im, ,..-..,..'.,...-.,,.,.,,.,....,,. . . . . . .L ,, Kxuigujqi, .x I Q.: T3 g:mi.,l,,,7?m,ZHc,yn?n,:'grL,L'?l:EI H:H::i-:

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20 TECHNIQUE 1915 vision of undergraduate affairs is maintained, principally by sub- committees. Among these the most inportant are the Point System Committee, the Committee in Charge of the Union, and the Finance Commission. From the ineffectual body of 1893, the Institute Committee has in- creased in power until it is now the court of last appeal in the affairs of the undergraduates. A. C. DORRANCE, '14. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE VERY small percentage of 5 the men here at the Tinsti- 5-lf 5 tute are aware of the eX- istence of an active committee which cares for the financial conditions of the many student activities, and the valuable work which this Finance Committee carries on is only slightly appreciated. Every activity of rec- ognized worth handles money and carries on business transactions, and a few years ago the idea was pro- pounded that co-operation and sys- tem would greatly benefit the treas- urers of the activities at Tech in their Hnancial affairs. Thus the Finance Committee had its begin- ning at a meeting of the treasurers of the several organizations. By the faithful interest and service of one or two alumni, a common sys- tem of book-keeping was devised and introduced, and is now working out to great success. Every treas- urer must keep his records up to date and in the prescribed form, and a professional auditor is hired stated treas- to look over the books at intervals. This prevents a urer from becoming confused, and is an incentive to careful work. is a printed form of report There which each man is required to make out and submit at every meeting. On this sheet, the cash received and dis- bursed during the past month is balanced on one side, and the prob- able income and expense for the remainder of the year is balanced on the other side. The reason for this method is to give, in as concise a way as possible, the condition of affairs at the particular time at which the report is made, as well as the estimated general outcome for the entire year. These reports are read and discussed at the monthly meetings, and, if a man has neg- lected his duties, as, for example, the collecting of dues, it is at once evident from his report. These re- ports are kept on file by the secre- tary, and each one is compared with the one of the corresponding date, a year previous, making a sort of check system, as well as showing whether or not the activity is keep- mg up to its usual standard. The meetings are informal, and discus- sions often arise as to improvement 2 -. f7Jlhf':Pfu5'.llvwiiki-FL'F : I'lL', 753 :' -f wuz... 1 - f - - - . . , , -- MW, Lfr.-.-.1msJ....if..75' ,f 1 V., . :.:'7r-.r::f.4,e'v-,L:.:1w 'N if . : . : - Q: : ...lfffrfwi---EZ'-new-wig-., If N- r... . a . 5.4.1 ,-f7,,9'7,p:,5Q'Zw?':.ff'5x.gfQ522,'i25-1'4i?z:,:,- ' fr' i-.v,...i .-N1: !',g'f,,...l L. Q-wma FQ? aria' kfiiiii pm. .:fffffwwfffmm :i ylw - , M W H fH'11'1.a'r:it. na. 5 l 45551: nj j 4 2 g xxx- - i - --?-H-immmafcsmigmekgg :zf:,.,,gl -umm' an 1-inuiu mmf n . , 1 ' f' F' . -A-A, Y . L1 4 , saw- E.,,.f,T,,1...,L:,..,..fF,.'W,, . . . . . ., - ,-- X15 1 -., ,. - tiiTii-.:im1Hc,!W,:L,,L,4,,?',i,M:,1V -1 4: if J