University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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EDMUND BURKE HUEY, A.B., Ph.D., Lafayette, 1895. Chair of Psychology and Education. The philosopher under the eaves. Doesn't keep abreast of his subject; prefers being ahead of it. “Have you read my new book?” Oh no, he didn't say that; he is too modest. The critics couldn't find anything wrong with the book, and said so. Edmund B. just looked shy and “smily-likc.” Professor in the Graduate School and a Greater University enthusiast. It takes brains to know about brains; and “Hooey” knows. The student who fails to take some branch of “Hooeyology” misses some great things. ALEXANDER WELLINGTON CRAWFORD, A.M., Ph.D., University of Toronto, 1895. Chair of English. 11 is common or garden name is Shakespeare, and he looks the part. Believes that the future of the race depends on the morality of English Literature and the elTorts of Professor Corson, of Cornell. Advance agent for Ben Greet and darling of the women's ciubs. As Shakespeare said, “Have I told you about Mrs. Crawford when we were in Europe?” In two brief years he has revolutionized the English department and greatly increased the number of courses in that branch. JOHN COLVIN FETTERMANN, Ph.M., Western University of Pennsylvania, 1896. Chair of Biology and Zoology. “Judge” or “Lett” is noted for his loyalty to Y. U. P. and his milk tests. Gives an exam on a subject one day and lectures on it the next. Likes to go on field expeditions and uses even longer words than does Davis. A popular fellow with colleagues and students. A Greater University “boomer.” 19

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HENRY SAYRE SCRIBNER, A.M., Princeton University, 1881. Chair of Greek Language and Literature. “Scribbie” should have lived in the days ot Pericles or Homer; he would have been at home in that atmosphere. A classical enthusiast who believes that a student’s only aim in life should be to learn the tongue of Hellas. He lends an air of stately dignity to the pic foundry, where he eats. Only member of the faculty who knows what goes on in the faculty meetings—you sec lie is the secretary. Never known to dismiss a class before the end of the period, but one of the most obliging men on earth. He is a perfect type of the old classical school. The Owl ought to please him, for it is “very condensed and contains pic tures.” COLBERT MOUSSEAU DES ISLETS, A.M., Ph.D., Princeton University, 1869. Chair of Latin and French. “Daddy Hits’’ is the philosopher of the College and holds the unofficial chair of General Knowledge. Yc have yet to find the person who does not like Professor Des Islets. One of the most popular men on the faculty and an accomplished story teller. “Good point that, f er sc. Patient and long suffering as Job. His favorite occupations are telling stories and playing the violin. Expects to go to Mars when he dies. Faculty sponsor for the Y. M. C. A. JOHN HAMMOND SMITH, E.E., Western University of Pennsylvania, 1898. Assistant to the Chair of Mathematics and Drawing. No one ever heard him laugh, but his smile is ever present. Known to students as the square prof.” That's just it. strict, but square. Inventor of all sorts of things, but too modest to take out a patent even foi his new drawing table. Quiet, but enthusiastic. If you don’t believe this watch him at a football game. 18

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FERDINAND BERGER. A.M., Chair of German Language and Literature. 1 loci', tier Herr Professor! Commander-in-chief of the “Whatever-you-callems,” otherwise known as the choir. Lord high knocker on the chapel piano and official guardian of the same. Well liked because he is so polite and Beau Brummclich. His idea of a patriotic song is How Can I Bear to Leave Thee? For he is a jolly good fellow. Kaiser Wilhelm and Grover Cleveland are his heroes. Hurrah. I loch! GEORGE ALEXANDER McKALLIP DYESS. A.M., Ph.D., Chair of History. As Lord Acton says, “The Tope’ lie leads a jolly life. and so say we all. A big man with a heart and brain in proportion. Xow what happened in 1066, and how did 1 characterize it? Fonder of dates than an Arab. Female-Collcge-pink-tea-spcaker. Warning: never cut a class in the Vatican. There is not a Mrs. Dyess (as yet). Gives a test when he forgets his note book. Can make you come to like history. 1 Ic is very much interested in the Greater University and in all the students. Here’s to the Pope! Long may he reign! SAMUEL NEWTON TAYLOR. Ph.D., Wesleyan University, 1887. Chair of Electrical Engineering. Don’t forget your note book. Taylor and his note book—Damon and Pythias. “Nevertheless, therefore, however, as 1 was going to say. The man with the long-tailed coat, the bewitching mustache, and a pile of note books under his arm. He is exceedingly nervous, especially when he finds his desk taking wings to itself. Prof. Taylor believes in a good social time for the students, and the Greater University is one of his fondest hopes. 20