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

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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

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schools of Germany and Switzerland. The Scalpel extends best wishes for a pleasant, profitable trip and an early, safe return. Hail, good fellow, well met! and a jovial hearty handshake that means more than how do you do, characterize the genuine spirit of friendliness and good fellowship of Dr. C. I. Marshall. Qverburdened by the numerous duties of State Veterinarian, Professor of Theory and Practice of Medicine, Veterinarian to the City Board of Health, and Chairman of the Committee to Investigate the City Milk Supply, he is never too busy to exchange a pleasant word and grant a cheerful smile. Wle feel that he is still one of us, and hope that he never grows old, Describe the most prominent deficiency of this animal in two words is not an uncommon demand from th-e corpulent and immaculate Dr. Carl XV. Gay. This cultivation of brevity marks a pronounced tendency toward conciseness throughout his entire manipulation of the curriculum's Husbandry Division. Naturally endowed with the active spirit of conservation so essential to his professional theories, the energetic Doctor makes practical application of his endowments to the Lecture platform. A few artfully chosen sentences, involving the most up-to-date figures of speech, briefly portray the entire substance of a lecture in a manner most pleasing and instructive to us. Q Ensconced in an atmosphere of apparent grouch, however, he maintains excellent discipline, and is not greatly harassed by application for free advice. ...li The electric activity and stimulating influence of Dr. K. P. Meyer have been pre-eminent in the establishment of an indispensable Department of Pathology and Bacteriology modeled after those presented by the European schools, and which are described in no other veterinary institution on this side of the Big Pond. Phenomenal advancement has marked Dr. Meyers successful five months in America. He is Professor of Pathology and Bacteriology in the Department, Director of the Laboratory of the State Live Stock Sanitary Board. Member of the Philadelphia Pathological Society, before which he recently gave an inter- esting lecture and demonstration of rare material on Tropical Diseases. He has read papers before the Keystone and State Veterinary Medical Societies, State Breeders' Association, American Association of Pathologists and Bacteriologists in Chicago, and has been asked to collaborate on the American Veterinary Review. Midnight always finds the able Doctor in his laboratory studying the plans of our new buildings, preparing some paper he is to read, or engaged in research problems. Dr. Meyer is the most active member of our Faculty, and his never- failing- -fand zen ? will live long in the memories of those completing his course in post-mortem technique. Severe and firm in criticising, kind and considerate in advising, he commands our respect and regard, and we are deeply grateful to the 'tpowers that be for his presence among us. 133