University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine - Scalpel Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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HOUSTON H.-XLL-THE STUDENTS CLUB

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N I I I I COLLEGE IQIALL AND CAMPUS

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Estate the 362335119 HE entire effect oftour Deans administration obviously spells SYSTEM. Vast improvement characterizes the Schools pro- xy' gress under the -firm hand of this efficient executive. Numerous R essential factors, somewhat astringent in nature, however, are involved, and these,. although restricting in many ways, are truly efficacious in the ultimate culmination of the Departmentfs educa- X ,.,. . v,:tV1' tional status. Perpetual imperturbability of countenance permits Dame Rumor to suggest that Dr. Klein has got our goat, and, indeed, we must confess that most of us confine ourselves to a limited number of social calls at his private office. However, once within the confines of the sanctum sanctorum, one meets with the lcindest consideration and encouragement at the hands of the Dean. Conservative disciplinarian though he may be, his deep interest in us is made manifest by the sacrifice of last summer's vacation and the numerous shekels which he spent in Europe with Bang and 'lensen acquiring the latest scientific methods of milk sanitation, and the subsequent practical laboratory course he afforded us, which we can safely say is not duplicated in any other American college. Vlfe deeply appreciate all that is being done for our beneht, but will cheerfully welcome the moment when Dr. Klein smilingly greets us in the Hall with a vociferous Hello there, old palg have a smoke ? Blessed by the Divine Author of our existence with a keen intellect, great, expansive chest and huge human heart, brimful of kindness and sympathy, Dr. john XV. Adams stands before us every inch a man. His extensive breadth of vision and strong character are in direct proportion to his excellent physique, and in every way his bigness appeals to all with whom he comes in contact. A dry phase of a lecture is brightened by his wittily citing some appropriate reminiscence, as this past master of good story telling alone can do. A hearty laugh refreshes us, and a moment later industrious tranquility again prevails. lrle governs the Clinic and Surgery Practicum with dignity, yet so lessens the common restraint that for a few hours we enjoy the freedom so greatly coveted by graduates of immaturity. Dr. Adams' comprehensive grasp of the veterinary situation as it is to-day, together with an inherent interest in aspiring youth, enables him to counsel wisely with one who wishes to shape his destiny aright. One is never turned away with a busy day answer, but nnds an enthusiastic ear and instructive tongue which instill hope, encouragement and conhdence in the ambitious beginner. On April first Dr. Adams sails for Europe, where he will do work in the great 132