Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1882 volume:

♦ ♦ SOUVENIR OF THEIR REUNION ON THE TWENTY- FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR GRADUATION HE. “25th” Reunion of the Class of ’82, W. P. I., was held on the even¬ ing of June 12, 1907, at the Warren Hotel, Worcester, Mass. Of the thirty-one who were graduated in June, 1882, four have died: Foster, C. H., Goddard, Griggs, and Wyman. Of the remaining twenty-seven, sixteen were on hand for the occasion: — Ames, Barlow, Donovan, ELarle, Foster, F. A., Hastings, Hawes, Ma rsh, O’Flynn, Oliver, Owen, Prince, Sewall, and Washburn, W. S. The balance of eleven who were not there: Biberstein, Casey, Cowan, Downe, Hall, Hub¬ bard, Jordan, Mason, Tucker, Warfield and Washburn, A. H., were scattered from California and Oregon on the west to Lngland and Germany on the east, and all seemed to have good reasons for not being there. A thoroughly enjoyable time was had at the dinner, which was the only place where all succeeded in getting together at the same time. But the partial gatherings, during the afternoon before as well as on the day after, were the source of much pleasure. At the business session of the reunion, held immediately after the dinner, Ames was elected President of the Class, Prince was elected Secretary, and Washburn, W. 5., was elected Treasurer. WILLIAM L. AMES O N our Graduation Day, received notice of my appointment as Instructor in Drawing at the Rose Polytechnic Institute, a school planned along the lines of the Worcester Poly¬ technic, and opened to students in 1883 with Charles O. Thompson as President. 1882-1883, Cincinnati, Ohio, student at Cincinnati School of Design. 1883-1896, Terre Haute, Ind., at the Rose Polytechnic Institute in charge of the Department of Drawing, which came to include Descriptive Geometry and Machine Design. 1896-1899, Worcester, Mass., at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in charge of the Drawing and Machine Design. 1899 to present time, Worcester, Mass., with the Reed Prince Mfg. Co., manufacturers of Wood Screws, Machine Screws, Rivets, etc. Married in 1885 and have one daughter, a graduate of Wellesley College. it JOHN Q. BARLOW J ULY, 1882, to January, 1887, successively, rodman, draftsman, transitman, locating engi¬ neer, Northern Pacific R. R., in Montana and Washington Territory. January, 1887, to July, 1891, Division Engineer, Union Pacific R. R., in charge of various lines of location and construction in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California and Idaho. July, 1891, to March, 1898, Resident Engineer and Chief Engineer of various railway, irrigation, power and mining developments in Utah, Colorado, British Columbia, Washington and Nevada. March, 1898, to September, 1902, Division Engineer, Oregon Short Line (Union Pacific System), with jurisdiction over lines in Wyoming, Idaho and Oregon. September, 1902, to January, 1903, Chief Engineer and Manager Columbia Railway Navigation Company in State of Washington. January, 1903, to present. Chief Engineer Western Maryland Railroad Company and leased lines in Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Elected Member American Society of Civil Engineers July, 1888. Married, 1900. JOHN L. CA5LY I N July, 1882, started with the Albany Analine and Chemical Works as Assistant Chemist. In 1885 became Superintendent of the same, and remained with them until 1889, when the Works were destroyed by fire. Then I removed to New York where I was em¬ ployed as Consulting Chemist in the textile and paper industries until 1893. In that year I went to turope to make a special study of the chemistry of the leather industry, going first to Vienna and then to Freiberg, Saxony, where I worked out a mineral tan¬ ning process, which I disposed of to one of the largest German leather houses,— that of F. G. Sohee. Have been with this concern since January 1, 1896. Although the fourteen years that I have lived here have passed very rapidly, it is my intention to return to America at no distant date. Was married in 1897 to a Dresden lady. HERBERT W. COWAN F ROM August, 1882, to January, 1883, was in an architect’s office in Worcester. Then Moore tempted me to come West. Landed in Winnipeg and enlisted in an expedi¬ tion for the Northwest Territory to sub-divide government lands. After several months I joined a party headed by Moore and made for the United States. Landed in St. Paul in November, 1883, and became topographer on the Burlington road. In December, 1884, was in Chief Engineer’s office in La Crosse as draftsman, and remained until July, 1886, when 1 was transferred to Colorado, where I joined a surveying party and was in the Rocky Mountains from July, 1886, to February, 1887. From May to December, 1887, was reconnoitering a line to Los Angeles. Later, I made a trip of 1,400 miles with bronchos and buckboard, through Yellowstone Park in 60 days. September 1, 1888, went to work as Assistant Engineer on the Union Pacific, Colorado Division. Later, was Resident Engineer for one of the divisions. Am now Consulting Engineer for the Colorado Southern System. Was married about ten years ago, and have a boy a year old. JOHN J. DONOVAN C AML to Montana in 1882 as rodman for the Northern Pacific R. R., and con¬ tinued with them in Montana and Washington until 1888,— my most important work being Engineer in Charge of the heavy mountain work of the Cascade Division and Montana Branch Line. Removed to Washington in the latter part of 1888, and settled in Bellingham Bay, where 1 have since lived. There were 500 people here when I came; now there are 33,000. Have been Chief Engineer and Manager of various mining and electrical companies, all of which have done fairly well, and have contributed their share toward the growth of the city and country. Nine years ago I became interested in a lumber company, which has grown so rapidly that a year ago I resigned from other companies to give it all of my time. We operate 23 miles of rail¬ road, 3 logging camps, 5 mills with 600 men and over. Have been a member of the American Society of C. E. for many years, am on the council of the National Economic League, and take interest in social and economic questions. Was married in 1888 and have three children, seventeen, fifteen and thirteen years of age. � HENRY 5. DOWNt D IRECTLY after leaving the ’Tech, was some months with the Howe 5cale Co., Rutland, Vermont, as machinist. Then entered the employ of the Simonds Mfg. Co., of Fitchburg Massachusetts, as draftsman. After two years I was transferred to the Simonds Rolling Machine Co., of the same city, and remained with them as Superintendent until about 1888. In that year, with several others, formed the National Hot Water Heater Co., manufacturing the Spence Hot Water Heater. Was with this firm as Vice-President until 1893, when the cyclone of hard times which struck the country caught me without sufficient anchorage, and landed me as salesman for the American Boiler Co. In 1895 was engaged by the American Radi¬ ator Co. as their representative in Europe. Six years prior to this, I made my home in Chicago, but since 1895 have been an exile in Europe, making my headquarters in London. Was married in 1885, and as a proof that I am still a good citizen of God’s Own Country and a worthy member of the Alumni, have sent my elder boy to the Worcester ’Tech. CHARLES A. LARLt A FTER graduation I started as bookkeeper with Chase Barstow, Stock Brokers, in Boston, where I continued about 18 months. In 1884 I secured a position as draftsman and timekeeper with Norcross Brothers, Builders, with whom I remained nearly 17 years. After six months in Worcester I put in a year at the quarries in Milford, Mass. From October, 1885, to July, 1887, I was located in Chicago, engaged in building the Marshall Field Wholesale Store Building, and from then until November, 1889, was in Kansas City on the New York Life Building. Returning to Worcester, I was engaged in securing and overseeing the carrying out of contracts until compelled to resign this position in January, 1901. I came to Middlebury, Vt., expecting that a year, free from care in this restful country, would restore my shattered nerves. This proving insufficient, I took up the reading of law in the hope of turning to good account this enforced idleness, and was admitted to the Bar in Montpelier, October, 1905, since when I have had a sign out. In 1904 had the good fortune to consult a Doctor of Oste¬ opathy, whose treatment restored me to health. Was married in 1885. CHARLES H. FOSTER F OSTER, after graduation, went to Providence, R. I., where he worked for the Star Tool Co. until January, 1883, when he accepted a position with the Cleveland Machine Co., of Worcester. Later, he went to Lynn to work for the Thompson- Houston Co. In the summer of 1885 they selected him to represent them in Peru, South America. The position was a very flattering one, and he set out with high hope. While on the Isthmus of Panama he caught the yellow fever and died before reaching Peru. He was buried at sea some time in August, several days before reaching Callao. While on the boat he made several acquaintances, and from them we learned several particulars concerning him. It seems that his case was not considered serious and he was making good progress to recovery, when by the carelessness of a porter he was given the wrong treatment, which terminated the case fatally. FRANK A. FOSTER W AS first with A. M. Powell Co., of Worcester, but the following November was taken ill and had to take a rest for several months. In the spring I went West and joined Cowan and Moore in Manitoba. We went to Winnipeg where I joined a survey party of the C. P. R. R. I spent the summer working hard, sleeping on the ground, but regaining my health. In the fall I returned to the States. The fol¬ lowing year was spent at Springfield, Ill., in charge of the pattern and foundry work of the Wabash, R. R. The next winter, in Aurora, Ill., I organized an evening school of drawing. In the spring I returned Last, and worked in several cities of New England. In 1891 was head draftsman in a large shop in Watertown, N. Y., but later I returned to Providence, R. I., where I carried on a small business as Mechanical Engineer. In 1893 I went to Ottawa, Canada, as teach er of drawing. In 1894 I went to Montreal with James Cooper Mfg. Co. In 1899 was with the Locomobile Co. In 1903 returned to Providence for a rest. Taught for two years in the School of Design. Am now living in North Attleboro, Mass., but working for the Taft-Pierce Co., of Woonsocket, where I have charge of a department. Was married in 1889 and have one daughter. GLORGL D. GODDARD A FTER graduation Goddard went to St. Louis, where he spent about a year as draftsman for the Harrison Steel Co., returning home at the end of that time. After a few weeks he went out to Maple Hill, Kansas, where he became part owner and manager of the “2 G ” Ranch. He died there on November 16, 1884. JOHN 5. GRIGGS B ORN in Worcester, November 29, 1862, he was educated in the public schools, leaving the High School to enter the W. P. I. After graduation he went to the Washburn Machine Shop to take charge of the Drafting Department. Six months afterwards he accepted a position in the Keystone Bridge Co., of Pittsburgh, Pa., and was its Inspector of Bridges when he died of typhoid fever, March 13, 1887. CHARLES C. HALL F ROM 1882 to 1886 lived in St. Louis, Mo. Was two years Chemist in the St. Louis Ore and Steel Co., and two years Engineer and Draftsman in the City Water Works. From 1886 to 1891 was with Steel Works in Middleport, Ohio, as chemist and Construction Engineer. 1891 to 1895 was in Belleville, Ill., as Superintendent and finally General Manager of Bessemer Steel Works and Rolling Mill. During 1895-6-7 1 was at Alexandria, Ind., building a Steel Plant which sold out to a trust and moved away. Part of 1897 and 1898 I was with a Steel Works in Granite City, III., but returned to Alexandria, Ind., and started the manufacture of Mineral Wool from a local rock, and am still at it. Have neither poverty nor riches; have seen many failures, some successes,—many disappointments, some triumphs. I never drink, am always smoking, never gamble nor speculate, and try not to lie. Have a happy home life, with four living children,—three daughters and one son, —each born in a different state; — another reason for not moving from Indiana. HERBERT C. HASTINGS B LGAN working for Hill Tolman, in Worcester, before school closed. In 1884 went to Fitchburg, Mass., to assist Downe in his designing for the Simonds Saw Works. In 1887 went with the Simonds Rolling Machine Co. In 1890 went to Leominster, Mass., designing for a rival rolling machine company. March, 1891, found me in Brightwood, a suburb of Springfield, superintending the Talcot Axle Forge Works. After three years of this took charge of the Machine Department of the Haw¬ kins Iron Works, Springfield, Mass. Remained here until the works were closed in 1897. I then entered the Springfield Industrial Institute, as Instructor in the Machine Depart¬ ment. The school was closed in July, 1898, and in August entered the employ of the Wason Manufacturing Co., and have been in the drafting room ever since. Was married in 1885, and am the father of the Class Boy, and three other chil¬ dren. The Class Boy graduated from the Technical High School in Springfield in 1906, with honor, and is now in the drafting room of the Chapman Valve Co., at Indian Orchard, Mass. LOUIS E. HAWES T HE. summer of 1882 was spent as a leveller on the preliminary survey for the Meriden-Cromwell R. R., in Connecticut. Later in the fall I took a more advan¬ tageous position at Northboro, Mass., as Asst. Superintendent on Water Works Con¬ struction. In 1883-4-5, was Assist. Engineer on construction of Wakefield Stoneham North Attleboro’, and Norwood, Mass., Water Works. In 1886 was at Hyde Park, Mass., in connection with the proposed Sewerage System. Later in the year was Engineer in Charge of Construction of a reservoir at Rockland, Me., and 1887 was engaged in a similar capacity on a reservoir at Ayer, Mass. 1888 found me at Dover, N. H., as Asst. Engineer of Construction of the Water Works there. In 1889 I started business for myself in Boston, and have remained in business as a Civil and Hydraulic Engineer, my work being mainly in New England, and relating principally to Water Works matters with some expert court work in the same lines. I reside in Wakefield, Mass., and am a member of several Engineering Societies, Was married in 1886 and have two children. CLARENCE H. HUBBARD F OLLOWED railroading from Jan., 1883, until 1895, both in construction and operat¬ ing departments. From 1895 to 1901 1 was engaged in the manufacture and sale of bicycles. In 1901 I went west and put in a year at Spokane University, trying to see how much engineering I had forgotten. In 1902 I came to this part of the beautiful Mississippi Valley (Dubuque, Iowa), and here I am likely to stay. I have visited Worcester but once, and then I got lost. The only acquaintance I found was “Old John Hurley,” who failed to remember me until I mentioned the episode of dropping a pumpkin from chapel on Prince’s stationery stand. Have been married twice, and am now the proud possessor of an 18 months hopeful. SAMULL 5. JORDAN T HE last twenty-five years of my life have been spent on the Atlantic Coast and the Great Lakes, never far from a shipyard or a dry dock. At intervals, not stated, I have wavered slightly from the path of duty to hold a tiller, a gun or a golf stick. I was never much of a fisherman, because they are so untruthful. Was a match-maker to begin with, but made a failure of that, and yearned for bigger things, and found my way to John Roach’s Shipyard, in the palmy days of the “New Navy.” From thence to “Uncle Sam,” then to Cramp’s Shipyard, and back to “Uncle Sam,” again, building light-ships. A broad jump next, to the Chicago Shipbuilding Co., about the time of the World’s Fair. Then to Newport News and Hampton Roads. Back to New York, and then to find peace and quiet for a few years, preparing myself for a farmer’s life, which I am now following, and enjoying the solace due all those who go down to the sea in ships. P. 5. The above is true,—so far as it goes. • HER MAN F. KLINGLLE T HL first years after graduation were “plugging” of the hardest sort, but filled with day dreams of the wonderful possibilities of the future. Since then, there have been various ups and downs, but 1 have always kept at drafting, with the excep¬ tion of 1897 and 1898, when nervous exhaustion forced me into idleness. Was married in 1895, and have three children. My life is devoted to my family, and the keenest pleasure I have is watching the development of my children. GEORGE. A. MARSH M Y first work after graduation was to teach the High School in Boylston, Mass., during the fall and winter of 1882-3. After this, went with the Avery Lactate Co., as chemist. Was at Littleton, Mass., until August, 1885, finally holding the office of Assistant Superintendent, at a higher salary than 1 thought a poet could ever command. But the Lactate Baking Powder was a failure, and in 1885 I moved to Pennsylvania, where I had a position as chemist with the Pennsylvania Lead Co., near Pittsburgh, with less salary but more pay. In 1891 became Assistant Superintendent, where I remained until 1897 when the Company went into a receiver’s hands, and I secured employment in my present place,— Pueblo, Colo. While I was obliged to begin work at the bottom, again, in the West, my former experiences enabled me to climb rapidly, until appointed to my present position in July, 1903. Was married in 1885, and have five children,— two boys and three girls. JOHN H. MASON I N July, 1882, started with the Sargent Bronzing Machine Company, of Worcester, and was with them for a year. In July, 1883, left Worcester for Portland, Oregon. Met Donovan while en route, at Bearmouth, Montana. Later, was at the celebration of driving the “last spike” of the Union Pacific R. R. Returned to Worcester in Decem¬ ber, 1883. Then with the Bronzing Machine Co. to January, 1885; New Jersey Steel Iron Co., of Trenton, N. J., to November, 1885; Simonds Rolling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass., to August, 1886; with Warner Swasey, Cleveland, Ohio, October, 1886, to January, 1887; with Putnam Machine Co., to September, 1888; then to Portland, Ore., again Taught two years at Hillside, Wis., and two years more were spent in charge of the Manual Training School at Menomonie, Wis. In 1892 went with the Normal College of Manual Training as Associate Professor, and was there for five years. In September, 1898, gave up work on account of ill health, and went to Portland for a year, then taught again in Menomonie for six years and was also Director of Manual Training in the public schools. My health again failing me, I made my eighth trip to Portland, and have been connected with the City’s School System since Jan. 1, 1907. FREDERICK W. MOORE T HE first three years’ work was largely miscellaneous,— with the United States Survey (Mississippi River), surveying in Canada and the Northwest Territories, and with various railroads. For the past twenty-two years have been continually in the bridge and structural business, with headquarters almost constantly in Milwaukee. The first eight years were spent in drafting, erection work, contracting, etc. For fourteen years have had charge of the engineering, contracting and management of the different con¬ cerns 1 have been connected with. Light years ago, helped organize a new company in Waukesha, Wis. This has prospered from the start, but after four years 1 sold out to take a larger interest in another new venture,—The Milwaukee Bridge Company, which has now a capacity of 1,000 tons per month, and is still growing. Have trav¬ elled much throughout the west and south, but have met but few of the boys except Cowan. Have made no changes except from choice, and always to my advantage. Was married in 1887, and have a son of 19 and a daughter of 14. THOMAS F. O’FLYNN A FTER Commencement I tried unsuccessfully to obtain a position as a chemist, so turned to photography, and worked at that for several years in New York City. I then conducted a studio in Weymouth for a year, when I returned to Worcester. In 1889 joined with Mr. A. 5haw, and opened a studio in Worcester. Continued here until 1897, when I decided to give up trade and enter the teaching profession; my in¬ clinations and ambitions always tended in that direction. I entered the State Normal School in Worcester, and graduated in 1898; have the distinction of being the oldest graduate of a Normal School in Massachusetts,—as I was 36 at graduation. Was as¬ signed to the Providence St. School, and at the end of three years was promoted to my present position,—as Principal of the Thomas St. School. Was married in 1888, and have had two children. JOHN G. OLIVER C AME to Cleveland, Ohio, in September, 1882, and have made it my home ever since. Entered the employ of Warner Swasey immediately, and was with them for nine years. Oct. 1, 1891, in company with George C. Bardons, started busi¬ ness as Bardons Oliver, and have made a specialty of turret lathes and their equip¬ ment A few years ago we purchased the forging business of Joseph Dyson Son (Steam Hammer Work). We had heavy fire losses in 1894 and in 1903 but now occupy our own building next to the Union Passenger Station, convenient to any of the class passing that way. Have made several business trips to Europe, and have met Downe there frequently. Was married in December, 1891, and have three children,—two girls and one boy. We live about half the time in Cleveland, and the rest in Mentor, twenty miles east. OSCAR L. OWEN W ITH the exception of the first year and a half since graduation, I have resided and worked in but one place. From July, 1882, to June, 1883, was employed as draftsman in Chicago, Ill. Was in Springfield, Ill., from June, 1883, to January, 1884, when I started work as draftsman for the Whitin Machine Works, Whitinsville, Mass. In June, 1888, was promoted to Chief Draftsman, holding this position until Jan¬ uary, 1900, when I became Chief Mec hanical and Mill Engineer, having in charge the Engineering, Patent and Catalogue Departments. In connection with my work have made many improvements in textile machinery, having taken out thirty-three patents. I was married in August, 1891. My family consists of my wife, an adopted daughter and myself. CHARLES L. PRINCE A FTER graduation I worked first for the Deane Steam Pump Co., of Holyoke, Mass, for nearly two years, as salesman, being connected most of the time with the Boston and New York offices. In 1884 I went to Chester, Mass., as Superin¬ tendent of the Grant Corundum Wheel Co. In 1888 went to Camden, N. J., as Assist¬ ant Superintendent of the Camden Iron Works. I stayed there for eleven years, or until 1899, when I accepted the position of manager of the new Iron Foundry of the General Electric Co., at Schenectady, N. Y. Have been with the company ever since. I have usually managed, during the past twenty years, to be interested in enough phil¬ anthropic work to keep my spare time well occupied. The hardest job that I have tackled since Commencement was to get the histories of the past twenty-five years, from the members of the class of ’82, in anywhere near the time wanted. Was married in 1887, but have had no children. WILLIAM D. 5LWALL T HE first year after graduation was spent at Johns Hopkins University, studying politi¬ cal economy and history. In the summer of 1883 I went to San Francisco, where I staid for three years with Williams, Dimand Co., shipping and commission mer¬ chants, starting at the bottom of the ladder and working up several rounds. In 1886 I returned east, and became a partner in the firm of Arthur Sewall Co., of Bath, Me., builders and managing owners of cargo sailing vessels, which we continued to build of wood until 1893, when we constructed the first steel sailing vessel built in this country. The last few years the yard has been closed, due to the policy of the Gov¬ ernment, and I am at present devoting myself to various other matters, including banking. Was married in 1883 and have four children,— two boys and two girls. ALBERT L. TUCKER T HE. first two months were spent in Worcester. Was at Chicago from Sept. 1, 1882, to Feb., 1883, when 1 went to 5t. Louis with the Washburn Moen Mfg. Co., but later returned to Chicago to enter upon work at the Manual Training School, where 1 remained until 1887. I then entered the employ of the Western Llectric Co., of Chicago. After three years of practical shop experience I was transferred to the office, devoting my time to the Sales Department. After a few years was made the head of the Supply Department. Seven or eight years later I was given charge of the Apparatus Department, where I continued until August, 1906. At this time I connected myself with the International Register Co., becoming secretary. We make a line of fare registers for street railway use, as well as street railway supplies. Was married in 1893 and have one girl. Live in Winnetka, seventeen miles from Chicago. Amuse myself by playing golf, tending flowers, and weeding the lawn. Have gained forty pounds since 1882. V R. C. VON BIBERSTEJN I STARTED out by working about a year for the U. 5. Electric Light Co., in Newark, N. J. Then I visited my old home in Texas for a couple of months, and struck out for the Middle States, finally landing in Indiana, where I worked several years on boilers and engines and flour mill equipments. In 1887 I landed in Charlotte, N. C., and went to work at drafting. After holding down this job for several years, I took a position with a man who engineered and equipped cotton mills with machinery. After devel¬ oping a good business for five years the proprietor died and I fell heir to all the plans, etc., of the engineering department. I then opened an office as Mill Architect and Engineer, looking after the construction and equipment of cotton mills, electric light and power plants, water power and other industrial developments. Was married in 1890. There are four kids, and the oldest has now reached the age where I am thinking what kind of a Tech to make of him. I BURGLS5 B. WARFILLD L EFT Worcester in 1882, and after visiting Lexington, Kentucky, where I was born, and in Illinois, I went to Colorado to work for the Gold Park Mining Co., near Leadville. The company failed, and I went to Minnesota. In 1886 I established Warfield’s Bank of Battle Lake, and was the owner for fifteen years. Got tired of the cold weather in 1901 and sold my bank business at Battle Lake. Two years later I moved to Crocket, Texas, where I now live and am engaged in the real estate and loan business. I have accumulated quite a stock of experiences in my journey, but not so much of this world’s goods. Was married in 1885 and have two children living, both girls, aged 21 and 7 years i ARTHUR H. WASHBURN 1 STARTED work after Commencement in the drafting room of the Deane Steam Pump Co., of Holyoke, Mass. Later I was sent to Chicago to take charge of the com¬ pany’s exhibit at the Railway Exposition. After being in Chicago a few weeks, I severed my connection with the Pump Co. and went to Massillon, Ohio, with Russell Co., to indicate engines. I also served in the drafting room, until my health became poor, and I started east for a vacation. Soon afterwards 1 went to San Jose, Cal., to engage in fruit farming. When Stanford University opened, I began studying again and with my wife (I had been married about two years) put in a year and a half study¬ ing and tutoring. After that we started what is now the Washburn School, which has two well-appointed buildings, a faculty of eleven, and an enrollment of one hundred and forty. Although it took me several years to do it, I seem to have found my vocation here. WILLIAM 5. WASHBURN T HL first two years after graduation were spent in Last Bridgewater, Mass., as drafts¬ man with the Brayton Petroleum Lngine Co., and later with the Carver Cotton Gin Co. In 1885 became partner in the Engineering firm of Howe Chandler (W. P. I., ’77) in Boston, continuing until dissolution of the firm in 1891. The next four years were spent with two Boston firms, manufacturing photographic apparatus, as drafts¬ man, assistant to the Superintendent and General Manager, successively. In 1895 was partner in the firm of Churchill Washburn, of Brockton, Mass., doing a general steam fitting and plumbing business. I continued in this until 1905. For the past two years I have spent much time in Boston, with parties developing a car brake attach¬ ment, but retaining my residence in Brockton. Was married in 1891, but have had no children. H. WINFIELD WYMAN A FTLR Commencement, Wyman entered the employ of the Crompton Loom Works as draftsman, and about October, 1883, started in business for himself, in partner¬ ship with Gordon, ' 81, as a manufacturer of drop forgings. The firm made a modest start in Worcester, but the business grew to large proportions, until now it has become known as one of the most important in its line in the country, and has a high reputation for its products. Wyman had a strongly inventive and creative mechanical mind combined with a keen, well-balanced business instinct. His inventions were many, and extended beyond the drop forging business into textile machinery. He inherited this inventive trai t from his father, whose name is famous as an inventor of textile machinery. His genial nature won to him a wide circle of friends, not only in social life, but also among those with whom he came in contact in business. He was a member of numerous scientific societies and various clubs. Always keeping up a strong interest in the Tech, he was for many years the President of the Alumni Association, and was always prominent as one of the resident graduates. He died Oct. 11, 1905, from typhoid fever. He was married at Atchison, Kansas, Sept. 25, 1889, and is survived by Mrs. Wyman, a son and two daughters. I 1 t V ■ gg A - ■ '