Pratt Institute - Prattonia Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

Page 33 text:

yy cg ry oo7 4 T ; RE GAd, QA A V2 . Vy ge en AL “AL AL ® “AA A aN} Weal Pies, AN a % b pa ty wet | Sy A Ry to) abies V ets at a Le eed ye, 4 oe eS A ye . rice d Ste i we wk ete og ee ‘ via at ns =p i by Hiv si Tee a, Wee Hv Ss aoe = S —ale thas [a MAIN BUILDING AND LIBRARY Thirty-one 1s 1 ; ; a'a' Fea : : Ta { yy You } tN - Mis a Pa a wy 2 og! : meh ‘ y ; ies . a Lee dh YL sey Se - at ee Ws Ste — — cn, te, atin te, 8 al ot three” sel Ja be — adh “ahs ag pj tet wee Tote Sia ae te LE pe . Soe Verse NS J Sos ml Fe me es OP SS ese ee np nets aeats Sve Is See vite a7 eanne gauss gaat S 58 DV VTZ wr ‘y 4 oO: AN nag ZA SN Ste “ rs of | ioe re } eh DE: : . rut | : A: = ; n a a J ’ , { og ; 4 pelea Kis lI } fl hy oe Tet Te et fet FF 9 — Fey oe teen f s Ly uot

Page 32 text:

qo Yv ’ — i ry yy ad 5 r if Lit 4 fs cen ; hI 5 ras — eee Aes YZ - as rr isn = The Mechanical Engineer's Assoctation The executive officers of the Association for the class of , 19, are’ Mr. B. H. Scott, President; Mr. F. J. Schaeffer, Vice-President; Mr. F. L. Jacobus, Secretary. To the untiring efforts of these officers the success of the work of the organization for the current year is especially due. The general guidance of the conduct of the work, more partic- ularly in an advisory and consulting capacity has been taken by Mr. W. E. Lindsay, Instructor in Machine Design. The following lectures were delivered: Among the many activities and privileges that form a part of the student life, with particular reference to the class in Indus- trial Mechanical Engineering, one of the most important and valu- able is the Mechanical Engineering Association. Primarily the aim and purpose of this organization, is to give to each stu- dent an opportunity to get some practical experience in conducting public meetings in accordance with established rules of parlia- mentary practice and to acquire a degree of ease in speaking in public. In addition to the latter each student also is given a chance to get experience in the preparation of papers and the securing of data from the numerous available sources at his command and put- ting them into such shape that they will make interesting reading. Each student in the class is required to be an active member and to take his turn in the presentation of papers or in opening and conducting the meetings: During the present year the meetings have been held weekly since the beginning of the winter term and the results have been particularly successful. Joint meetings have been held on several occasions, with the similar organizations of other classes at which speakers not associated with the Institute, gave lectures upon topics having especial interest for the student in engineering. In most instances these lectures were illustrated with lantern slides which served to show just what is being done in actual practice. Many of the student speakers used with excellent effect, their ability to make free-hand, perspective and other sketches with crayon upon the black-board to illustrate their talks. One of the methods employed during the present year to accom- plish the purpose of the organization was to have the several actions in the conduct of each meeting, criticised openly and reasons given for the exceptions taken. This action was received with the greatest good nature and to such purpose that in a comparatively short while, the necessity for making criticism became, practically, un- necessary and was, in fact, abandoned. On the whole the present organization has made a record that in many respects, will stand as a model, to succeeding classes. Thirly Name C. T. Appleton, H. H. Johnston, S. Vernet, A. C. Stratton, H. D. Green, D. Turcott, H. Nagel, Baki Scott. Mr. Fenninger, C. M. Parsons, R. J. Baril H. B. Van Zelm, R. C. Hodkinson, . Brown, H H. E. Blencermann, A. L. Stowell, Subject “The Efficiency of Producing Machine Pattes “The Gnome Motor.” “The Principle of the Adding Machine.” “The Welding of Machine Parts.” ‘The Operation of the Torpedo.” “The Filling of Gas Shells.”’ “The Manufacture of Tools for Making Shells and Rifles.” “The Methcds of Taking Experimental Data in Practice.”’ “Machine Tool Motor Applications.” “Efficiency in Assembling a Tin Liz- zie.” “The Efficient Marine Boiler.” “Steamship Steering Apparatus.”’ “The Hispano-Suiza Airplane Motor.”’ “Repairing of Automobiles.”’ “Slate Mining Operations.”’ “Manufacture of Marking Devices.”’ “One Unit System, Starter and Gen- erator.” “Methods of Testing Hardness of Metals.” Key-Driven

Page 34 text:

| NA Ne Abs ! Ba yea 8 7 ‘yr Oe Fae WY VA TN VIZ ey «! INN ed Peete! rr’ a JEMeS dhe CS eS History Jndustrial Electrical Engineering, 1919 In the ancient days of September 1917, Ryerson Street in the neighborhood ‘of Pratt, appeared as the main thorofare of Brooklyn. Groups of ambitious workers were seen about the buildings in search of room 14-C. Sign posts were needed but none found. ‘‘Period”’ Libby volunteered to lead but was soon lost, later found in the coal hole on Grand Avenue. After listening to a series of lectures by the ‘‘Profs’’, we resolved to attempt the seemingly impossible course. Things were soon started under the leadership of Bert Bremner. Nelsen was appointed class “Tax Collector.’’ Phillips took notes on class doings. ‘“‘Pete’’ Wassell starts Soccer with a vim. Pratt Church is found. Work begins to slacken, too many apple problems queer physics. Mr. Marlatt tries to renew interest with psychology talks, consequently less math. ‘Mickey’ LaBarr starts tennis with “Bunk” Underhill as a side partner. ‘Port Hole’? Hyde kept in reserve. Lots of fun in Chemistry Lab. Renz invents a new ex- plosive, tries it on his hand and surrenders. Mr. Bivins, disgusted, tells how to commit suicide. Duckworth tries it with chlorine gas, almost succeeds. Vocal cords strained in drawing, Smith’s quartet responsible. Mr. Heyman and ‘“‘Mickey”’ agree to disagree. Zeidler also gets in trouble. Captain Wassell kicks at Basket-Ball team (too many games lost) resigns, general strike, reelected. As a carpenter Louie Hyde proves a butcher. Under Van's careful guidance he cuts a steak off his hand. Miss Baker starts sparks flying in the lab, finishes the one amp. ammeter and numerous fuses. Many fellows test the Prony Brake but only take a shower. Pratt ‘‘Beanies’’ appear everywhere, E. E. men wear them to all classes. All get together at a class smoker and have a good time. Great enthusiasm shown at E. E. Dance, everyone feels the life in electricity.’ First year ends with scorching hot weather and all rejoice. when final exams are over. ok Ba After three months of recreation most of the old crew returned to the good ship Pratt. The first two weeks were spent in digging up High School credentials, and signing up for Uncle Sam’s service. Soon the “‘Gob”’ suit appeared in class, followed by the Army Khaki. Several members were found missing from the ranks, but reinforce- ments arrived from an unexpected quarter commanded by Lieu- tenant Evans. Tom Jeffery took the President’s chair, and Louis Hyde was made secretary. Nelsen again handled our spare change. Room 31 E was at once adopted as our sleeping quarters. Smith’s snores were often heard. Electrical association started and interesting talks rendered. At the class smoker Fox and Hussey gave us a four round boxing match. Great sport in electrical lab, ‘‘Mickey”’ starts off with a bang. Standard voltmeter shot. Wassell follows suit (110 on 3 volt scale). Steinmetz Bruslavsky wrecks a Wattmeter. Mr. Miller demonstrates the right hand rule from the top of the switchboard. “Oh, what a bunch of engineers’. The girls in the next building hold our atten- tion during write-up period. The design period might be better named the recreation period. Our imaginations are turned toward the infinite realm by Mr. Davis. Too deep for Phil Miller, trouble ensues. Instructors are sometimes late at 31-E, but it is advisable to be on time for Machine Work. Dooling leads the “Pink Slip” parade for the benefit of Mr. Burley. The Basket-Ball Team with Kid Libby as Captain drives hard for the championship, losing only two games. Assignment for Easter vacation by Mr. Mudge, “‘One good time.”” (A real sport)! Spring term begins with studious resolutions, only to be broken. Spring fever gets us all, no work and more play. Call for Base Ball fast team gets under way. Class moves to Steam Lab. Mr. Davis starts an after school math-class. ‘Pete’? Wassell has a brilliant idea. Class tries early morning math,—bed proves too attractive for some. Combined E. E. Dance a big success. Many electrical effects displayed by the live wires of the class. ‘‘Horse Power’? Miller takes the crew to Schnectady. Escorted thru the G. E. Works by P. I. Graduates. Trip was enjoyed by everyone and afforded an appropriate ending to our days at old P. I. We wish to express our sincere gratitude to both our first and second year instructors, and to the officers of the Institute, who, thru their untiring efforts, have lifted us thus far thru life. ee ae ad — ° 4 } ’ oe NY y} 4 : ‘i ‘y) oh tm 7.) ™ Pye “AA . SAN .] NV Fo eee mY Ps ia ai, © Mil i ‘ iat : ” om, ¥ ee Fe LP . ‘ » » Ora Sat t eat, “ whe out ma be Ps wt “Tt ‘ ‘a ryt af os ween ot de . ov S - - % . A ‘