New England College of Optometry - Scope Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Triumph of Research and Engineering.. VERY optometrist knows the mir- acle-like accomplishment that can be worked by a quarter-ounce of glass. The precious gift ofthe ophthalmic lens is that of efficient vision-tool of learn- ing ability, earning ability, and human happiness. But that bit of glass itself is a scien- tiflc triumph of high-ranking impor- tance. The problems involved in making glass of proper optical and physical characteristics defied all attempts in the United States before World War I. Under stress of that military urgency, the first successful American glass was ,X . x af' f L... ,. produced at Bausch 8: Lomb. The re- search and experimentation, the scien- tific and technical skill, that have been put into glass-making technology in the Bausch 8: Lomb plant for more than 34 years since are reflected in the high quality of the glass now produced. On the principle that optical quality begins with glass quality, Bausch 8: Lomb has long accepted responsibility for pioneering in glass making. From this glass come lenses we offer with pride, lenses that merit your highest professional confidence. .. umm. .. NORTHEASTERN DIVISION I -snustnya Loma if m l A My - Formerly Colonial Oplical Co. Optical Quality Begins Wfitb Glass Quality

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pi Qmicaan Sigma Eanquel By R,,,l,,, It Dim, Surrounded by a traditional New England atmosphere, the Pi Omicron Sigma Frater- nity held its 37th annual installation banquet at Patten's Restaurant on Tuesday, April 18, 1950 for the installation of new members and oflicers, and for the mass consumption of turkey. A congenial crowd of undergrad- uates, alumni, faculty members and guests attended to make the affair a social and gas- tronomical success. Outgoing Chancellor Abe Gottesman opened the festivities with a welcoming speech to all, and a review of the past year's work of the fraternity. Chancellor Gottes- man emphasized the need for continuous en- thusiasm and work to uphold the tradition of the fraternity. The social side of the evening reared its Joe Miller head, when Master of Ceremonies Harry Zeltzer brought his biceps to a vertical position. Between humorous anecdotes and portions of tasty food, Mr. Zeltzer introduced the honored guest, Dr. Raymond McMurdo to the faculty and alumni of the fraternity. Dr. Ralph H. Green, Dean of the Mass- achusetts School of Optometry, was the first faculty member to speak. Dr. Green rem- inisced about his 20 years as Grand Chan- cellor of the fraternity and about the prog- ress of the school and clinic. His entertain- ing recollections ranged from the time a wo- man came into the clinic for an abortion Qwhich wasn't performed due to lack of ster- ile equipmentj to the time when the school boasted of an Optic Quartet , not to be confused with the present Rhode Island Quartet . XVith the main course being served. Dr. Green concluded his talk by wishing good luck to all. The other performers on the all-star bill were Professor Brin. Drs. Farnum. Namias, Smith. Antanelis. Kuhn. Saltzman. Baker and Mr. Gross. The guest speaker of the evening was Dr. Raymond McMurdo, Secretary of the State PAGE TIVENTY-EIGHT Society of Optometrists. Dr. McMurdo made a short speech reviewing the struggle of op- tometry rrom the beginning or the century when door to door vestpocket salesmen of spectacles were the rave through to the pres- ent professional status. Dr. McMurdo ex- plained the iight and the constant work that the State Society faces to maintain proper public relations and the continuous struggle to combat the near-sighted practitioners who continue to commercialize optometry. The utmost emphasis was placed by the main speaker on the necessity of education and more education to combat and do away with the prejudices against Optometry. With this Dr. Mchlurdo closed his address and we im- mediately began consuming our dessert. With lull hearts and stomachs, the pledg- ees arose to take part in the secret initiation which made them fraternal brothers. An hon- orary membership by the fraternity was pre- sented to Mr. Richard Gross, chemistry in- structor, for his interest in Optometry and in the undergraduate body. The last and final act was the installation of new oflicers, who are: Chancellor, Thomas Vermesg Vice-Chancellor, Lewis Rabinowitzg Scribe, Melvin Kaplang Treasurer, Israel Bloomfieldg Corresponding Secretary, Paul lVeissman: and Sgt.-at-arms, Edward Hessing. The new Chancellor made his acceptance speech with emphasis on further academic and social progress of the fraternity. Thus another banquet was over and Chancellor V ermes proclaimed it olhcially so. The mar- ried men rushed home to their wives while others, including Francis. visited the local nightclubs. As the crowd left Patten's, Gerry Davis was seen to be somewhat in a daze, for he hnally held no office now. He was with- out a portfolio, and when last seen, he was heading down the street to the Veterans Ad- ministration. It seems he had some sort of complaint and we sincerely hope he made it.

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, Z, ?46 Weave: It appears as it O. Ii. Phi's last two social events were great successes. Although we were unable to attend the Omega Spree, we were told everyone had a swell time and that we really missed having a ball. However, we need no second hand reports to tell of Dr. Gabitt's lecture at the Hotel Kenmore. Dr. Gabitt described the diagnosis ol the more common eye pathologies, depicting the various disorders in sequence of their ana' tomical location from the lids inward. No one will disagree that Dr. Cabitt's delivery was absorbing and highly entertaining. His descriptions of patient types and some of the verbal phrases used were, to say the least, 'Astartling - -some shocking. Tch. tchl The interfrat soltball game scheduled for April 26 was called because ol rain, thus pre- serving a fat zero in the last column for P. 0. S. By next week we hope to have that altered slightly. Our pitcher is still un- known. Friedman has developed a new pitch, the Caustic Curve, which looks like one Qsicj. Don Robinson, also bidding for the position, has developed what he calls the Base Curve, which batters can't touch with a ten-foot Maddox Rod, so he claims. Nominations were held at the school on April 13 and lor the most part. the candidates were well chosen. The corresponding sec- retary's post is hotly contended for - but which way? Since this issue will go to press before the election, we will not be able to publish the results until the next issue. May those best fit for the olhces be elected. Amen. The next issue may see a new series be- gun in this column to replace the late Sam Diopter. Al Bumen. adventure story writer. has been contracted to supply the story of Sam Diopter's sister. Accordingly. Little 'Red' Riding. Girl Hood is due for an ap- pearance. Don Gillis. local pledge. had to do fancy talking to Dean Green in order to remain at MSO. Don was caught administering atro- PAGE THIRTY By lllarty Borsky pine to the schematic eyes at the clinic claim- ing they were .50D hyperopic due to ciliary spasm. As a result, the Board is seriously considering his name lor the joseph Scan- lon Award for efficiency in the conduct of clinical work. Good luck! Qto the Board, that isp. Due to public demand, ophthalmoscope and retinoscope heads will be availbale on the flashlight-cigarette lighter pen and pencil sets. Designers are now working on a phor- opter attachment to be released in late july. This company is really in the optic groove. Since this is the final issue of The Scope for this term, we wish to extend the best of luck to all in the coming exams and we'll see ya next year tnot you Seniorslj. Have a swell vacation and come back pooped. YVe 11lllSt keep the average down at all costs! P. S. Late sports flash:-Milt Gallin beats grandmother 2 out of 3 in Indian Leg YVres- tle. Flash .' I The results of the recent O. E. Phi elections held on the night of April 27. l950 are as follows: President-Thomas Wliite Vice President--Norman Becker Treasurer-Emeric Consumano Recording Secretary-Daniel Tarullo Corresponding Secretary-Eugene Bogage Sergeant-at-Arnis-John Eleftherio Henry Lesser Librarian-Vfalter Taranto KRAZY KORN ER Dear, replied the modern Eve, the devil tempted me. 'Wvhy didn't you say: 'Get thee behind me, Satan? the poor man inquired. I did, was the reply, and then he Whis- pered over my shoulder: 'My dear, it fits you just beautifully in the back.' The fellow who says he will meet you half- way is usually a poor judge of distance.