Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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PATRICK HUES MELL Patrick Hues Mell, A. B., C. E., M. E., Ph. D., was born in Penfield, Ga., May 24, 1850. His father, Dr. P. H. Mell, was a distinguished educator, and late Chancellor of the University of Georgia. In 1871, Dr. Mell graduated at the University of Georgia with the degree of A. B., and in 1872 took a post- graduate course with the degree of C. E. and M. E., and in 1880 the degree of Ph. D. was conferred upon him. From 1873 to l 74 ne was mining expert of copper and gold mining companies in Georgia and North Carolina, and from 1874 to 1878 was State Chemist of Georgia. Dr. Mell was elected to the Chair of Geology and Botany in the Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn in 1878, which position he held with distinction, and to the entire satisfaction of all interested in the institution, until his election to the Presidency of Clemson College, August 29, 1902. The present system of weather signals now in use by the United States Weather Bureau was invented by him, at which time he was holding the Directorship of the State Weather Service of Alabama. Other institutions of learning recognizing Dr. Mell ' s ability and worth, have made him flattering offers, but he has hitherto declined to accept, preferring to stay in the State of his adoption. Among these offers are the Presi- dency of Mercer University, and also the Presidency of the North Georgia Agricultural College. Dr. Mell is a member and an enthusiastic worker in the following Scientific Societies: Geological Society of America ; American Association for the Advancement of Science; National Geological Society; for a number of years was a member of the American Institute of Mining Engineers; Southern Historical Society, Alabama His- torical Society, and South Carolina Historical Society. He was also Director of the Alabama State Experiment Station at the time of his election to the Presidency of Clemson. Besides being a distinguished educator Dr. Mell is the author of several books on scientific subjects, among the number are the following: White ' s Gardening for the South (revised edition) ; Biological Laboratory Methods; Climatology of xMabama ; Alicroscopic Study of the Cot- ton Plant ; Fire Clays of the South ; Wild Grasses of Ala- bama and their value ; Gold Mining of the South ; and the Climatology of Alabama. Since Dr. Mell has taken charge of the affairs at Clem- son, improvements are visible on all sides. The entire corps and all interested in the College, are thoroughly pleased with Dr. Mell, and this year has been the most successful rear in the historv of the institution.

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Board of Trustees Hon. R. W. Simpson, President, Anderson Senator B. R. Tillman, Edgefield Hon. R. E. Bowen, Pickens Hon. D. K. Norris, Anderson Hon. J. E. Bradley, Abbeville Hon. M. L. Donaldson, Greenville Hon. J. E. Wannamaker, Orangeburg Hon. J. E. Tindal, Clarendon Hon. J. S. Garris, Spartanburg Hon. Jesse H. Hardin, Chester Hon. W. D. Evans, Marlboro Hon. A. T. Smythe, Charleston Hon. L. A. Sease, Lexington fc Board of Visitors 1902- 1903 First District — Hon. W. G. Hinson, James Island Second District — Hon. J. C. Sheppard, Edgefield Third District — Hon. J. R. Vandiver, Anderson Fourth District — Hon. D. E. Hydrick, Spartanburg Fifth District — Hon. J. L. Glenn, Chester Sixth District — Hon. J. H. Hudson, Bennettsville Seventh District — Hon. F. D. Bates, Orangeburg